THE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1900. VOL. XVII., No. 1702. REGULATIONS. 1 All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, arul all conmwwications relating to them, should, be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sougJd will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be gicen, and the exact, 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 Is. 6d. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. 6. Every an/ nouneement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less ranh than Superintendent; and. if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements eonceo'ning 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, tlicy arc alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars epneerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE RTAZETTE, mnst, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any awnoimcement roill be 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 Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only ; they must be in the usual farm, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, cither 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 Officers 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 may 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. 1661, December 8th, 1899). DIXON, ARTHUR, alias OAKENFULL. ( P. G., No. 1676, January 19th, 1900.) FDWARDS, GEORGE, alias AMERICAN VRANK. ( P. G., No. 1676, January 19th, 1900.) HAMILTON, JOSEPH, ALIAS LITTLE JOE. ( P. G., 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. G., No. 1672, January 5th, 1900.) SPANISH SWINDLE. ( P. G., No. 1516, October 21st, 1898, and No. 1620, July 7th, 1899.) APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1 — B Division.— For stealing, 3rd inst., a lady's silver keyless Geneva watch, chased back, white dial, dented in centre : 1 small rope pattern silver chain, small square block in centre, chased, tassel at end, and 8s. 6d.— WILLIAM COLLINS, age 22, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, 3 upper front, teeth very prominent; dress, black jacket and vest, brown trousers, black hard felt hat, side spring boots. Warrant issued. 2.— B Division.— For obtaining money bv false pretences— JOSEPH RUSSELL JEAFFRE- SON, age about 30, height 6 ft., complexion fair, hair, beard, and moustache brown, eyes blue, shuffling gait; dress, brown Norfolk or blue serge suit, soft felt hat or cap. A native of Leamington. Warwickshire. Warrant issued. 3.— C Division.— For obtaining money by false pretences— ETHEL WYATT, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion, hair, and eyes dark ; dress, black jacket and skirt, black sailor hat. She answers advertisements for a cook, and obtains money to pay her railway fare. Warrant issued. 4.— P Division. — For fraud— JAMES MACKINTOSH, age 28, height 6 ft,, complexion, hair, long moustache, and eyes dark, military appearance ; dress, blue serge jacket suit, blue neckerchief, P. and O. cap, lace boots. He repre- sented that he was a deserter from the 93rd High- landers, and required money to enable him to return to his regiment. Warrant issued. 5.— P Division. — For embezzlement— FREDERICK ROOTS, age 26, heights ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light, inclined to ginger; dress, plum colour overcoat, black coat, dark grey tweed trousers, and cap ; dark tie, lace boots. A native of Meopham, Kent. Warrant issued. 6.— T Division.— For stealing 2 cheques to the value of £ 160 — ARTHUR ERNEST PAINTER, age 27 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, small mous- tache light, which he sometimes dyes, eyes blue, several small holes in right cheek, effeminate voice and manner; dress, long fawn- coloured overcoat, dark suit, black hard felt hat. A native of Manchester. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 7.— For stealing £ 90 15s.— HENRY HOLMES, late of 9 Witherington Street, Highbury, N., age 25, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light, prominent frontal bones. A clerk. Warrant issued. 8.— For embezzlement— JOHN CLEMENT BARNARD, late of 57, Arodene Road, Brixton Hill, age 30, height 5 ft. 7i in., complexion pale, broad face, hair light, eyes blue ; wearing long dark overcoat, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 9.— Reading ( Borough).— For stealing, 29th ult., a " Sparkbrook" road racer safety bicycle, Warwick tyres, flat handle bars slightly dropped, lady's saddle, chain wheel left side, " Baker" transfer on head— THOMAS FOSTER, age 22, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion and slight moustache dark; dress, short dark jacket, brown mixture trousers, brown striped silk neckerchief, check cap, cycling badge attached. Recently employed as a grocer's assistant at Theale and Reading. Information to Captain Henderson, Chief Con- stable, Reading. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 10.— Slough ( County). — For unlawfully wounding and attempted robbery at Wraysbury on 16th inst.— A MAN, medium height, small brown side whiskers; wearing an old military overcoat with 2 patches at back. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Sutton, Slough. CHESHIRE. 11.— Hazel Grove ( County).— For stealing, 7th inst., at Norbury, a chestnut mare, aged, 15 hands, mark on face, one fore and one hind fetlock white; a set of black harness, brass fittings ; and a brown or oak coloured dog cart, one oval lamp, the other square— WILLIAM WALKER MEL- LOR, age 26, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue ; wearing uniform of the South Wales Borderers Regiment. A native of Manchester. Information to Supt. Oldham, Hazel Grove, Cheshire. 12.— Macclesfield ( County).— For larceny — Licence - holder GEORGE ROWSON, alias JOHN THOMPSON and WILLIAM HENSHAW, Office No. 2162- 99, age 61. height 5 ft. 7* in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes blue, scars left eyebrow, 3 left side chest, front right knee and shin, front left shin, brown mole left side back, " G. Rowson," anchor, front left forearm, bracelet front left wrist, gunner back left hand, ring left ring finger, " GUMEB" front left forearm, wreath with " GR " and cross over in centre, bracelet back right forearm, cross pipes back right wrist; dress, cloth cap, cord trousers, sometimes wears breeches and leggings, may be wearing the stolen property, viz., gentleman's grey and green plaid overcoat, strap at back, which buttons in centre, 1 gentle 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, APRIL 164, 1900. man's black cloth vest, nearly new. Sentenced at Knutsford Quarter Sessions, 14th October, 1895, to 5 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licensed 13th July, 1899. Y. K. O. V. 1041. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Downes, County Police Office, Macclesfield. DERBYSHIRE. i:\- Alfreton { County). — For sending a threatening letter- - Licence- holder FREDERICK NOBLE, alias FREDERICK TAYLOR, Office No. 724- 00, age 42, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, scar front of left forearm and left thumb, mole on left nostril and front of neck, 3 moles left side of chest. A brick- layer's labourer ; native of Belper. Sentenced at Derby Assizes, 24th February, 1897, to 3 years penal servitude ( and remanet of former sentence, which expires 16th March, 1901) for sending a threatening letter. Licenced 14th ult. P. T. X. 273. Information to Supt. Eyre, Alfreton. DORSETSHIRE. 14. Blandford { County). — For stealing, 31st hit., a silver hunter Geneva watch, No. 6847, double case — JAMES MATTHEWS, alias WILLIAM LANE, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, rather full face, hair brown, slight moustache ( curled at ends) light, one front tooth missing, of military appearance ; dress, brown mixture or light check jacket, old dark cord trousers, light cap, lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Brown, Blandford. ESSEX. 15.— Castle Hedingham { County). — For larceny ( bailee)— WILLIAM BRAND, age 31, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue; dress, fustian jacket, cord trousers, black cheesecutter cap. A labourer or sweep ; native of Sible Hedingham. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Wapling, Castle Hed- ingham. 1 Colchester ( Borough).— For stealing, 9th inst., a lady's gold watch, open face, gold dial, dark figures, chased back ; 1 gold snake pattern ring ; 1 lady's gold ring Bet 5 stones ( one stone missing)— CHARLE S HOWARD, alias WILLIAM FITZGERALD, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, hair ( bald in front) dark, eyes light grey, sleepy appearance ; dress, black over- coat, blue serge jacket, black trousers, hard felt hat. Information to Chief Constable Coombs, Col- chester. FLINTSHIRE. 17.— Mold County).— For obtaining boots by false pretences— THOMAS JOHNSON or Mc DERMOTT, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion, hair, and eyes dark, moustache dark brown ; dress, black coat and vest, light striped trousers, billy- cock hat, lace boots with square toes. A boot repairer ; supposed a native of Staffordshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davies, Mold. GLAMORgANSHIRE. 18. — 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, turns his toes out. A baker ; supposed on tramp. Warrant issued. 19. — 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. 20. — Cardiff { Borough). — For obtaining money by a forged order, 21st ult,— JOHN JOHNSON, alias JOHANSEN, and WILSON, age 38, height 5 ft. 7J 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, and felt hat. A seaman ; native of Brisbane. 21 — Cardiff ( Borough).— For larceny ( lodg- ings)— JAMES O'DONNELL, alias MCDONALD, age 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion sallow, long face, hair, short moustache, and eyes dark ; dress, dark blue serge jacket suit, white tie with bird- shape pin, black bowler hat. A ship's steward ; native of South Shields. Warrant issued. 22.— Cardiff ( Borough). — For fraud— THOMAS ARTHUR MORGAN, age 27, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, broad shoulders, com- plexion Ballow, face long and thin, hair dark, clean shaved, pimples on face, pointed chin, walks and speaks quickly, has been to South Africa, and is fond of talking of same ; dress, navy blue or black serge jacket suit, soft felt hat. A native of Cardiff. Is accompanied by his wife, age 25, short, slight build, delicate appearance, hair reddish brown, only one tooth in upper jaw ; dress, black and white check silk blouse, grey loose coat costume, black velvet hat with orange colour trimmings. A native of Bridgend. May be found staying at hotels. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 23.— Staple Hill County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by 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, veBt, 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. with small gold or gilt locket containing a portrait of General McDonald. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Foster, Bishop Stortford. 30.- Hemel Hempstead ( County).— For deserting his wife and family — WiLLIAM HAWKINS, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, full beard, lost left eye, right blue ; wearing old clothing, cheesecutter cap. A general labourer; native of Berkhampstead. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hemp- stead. 31.— Watford ( County).— For 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, bla^ J, satin tie, black hard felt hat with wide brl • » > brown boots. A native of Hungerford, Berks. Warrant issued. Information to Superintendent Wood, Watford. 32.— 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. AlbanB. HAMPSHIRE. 24.- Bournemouth ( County).— For steal- ing, 16th inst., at Pokesdown, a safety bicycle, 29 or 30 in. frame ( with 2 top bars), 6j or 6J in. cranks, geared to 70, extra large rat- trap pedals with toe clips, rather narrow curved handle bars, white handles with black tips, B. S. A. fittings, Fleuss single tube tyres, transfer on head " Dance Cycle Co. & Dance Special" oh top bar, brake attached, no mudguards— EMIL SCHADLICK, a German waiter, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion dark, pimples on face, hair dark brown, long moustache brown ; dress, black three- quarter overcoat, black coat and vest, blue serge trousers, black soft felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Snpt. Foster, Bournemouth. 25.- Gosport ( County).— For stealing £ 6 from a till— CLARENCE SMITH, age 18 to 20, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., high shoulders, complexion and hair dark, holds his head forward when walk- ing ; wearing dark trousers, light cap, old patent leather button boots, supposed long dark overcoat. Information to Supt. Silver, Gosport. 26.— 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. 27.— Ringwood ( County).— For attempting to commit an unnatural offence— JOHN TRIM, age 30, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair ( bald in front, curly at back) brown ; dress, old grey clothes, skull cap, heavy lace boots, usually wears straps around legs. A labourer ; native of Wood Green. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Payne, Ringwood. HEREFORDSHIRE. 28.— Leominster ( County).— For stealing 2 yards of fancy Scotch tweed at Leintwardine— ABSOLAM WILLIAM DAVIS, age about 45, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache ( turning grey) light, lost light eye; dress, blue jacket, plaid check vest, brown trousers, black soft hat. A tramping tailor. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Price, Leominster; or Sergt. Burnett, Wigmore. HERTFORDSHIRE. 29.— 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 KENT. 33.— Chatham ( Count//).— For deserting his wife and children— THOMAS KITCHINGHAM, age 33, height 5 ft. 4 in., rather stout build, com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes brown, 4 dots left arm, scar left side of head ; dress, black jacket and vest, moleskin trousers, and cap. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham. 34 — Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— For embezzlement— ERNEST DAY, age about 22, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair and very slight moustache light, eyes blue, good teeth, dress usually blue serge suit, brown boots. Warrant issued. Information to Chief- Constable Prior, Tun- bridge Wells. LANARKSHIRE. 35.— 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. G3L 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 1st, 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, loth August, 1898. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Moir, Motherwell, N. B. LANCASHIRE. 36.— 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. Higginbotliam, Leigh. 37.— 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, Detect'/ • Department, Liverpool. LINCOLNSHIRE. 38.— Alford ( County).— For obtaining 21 geese by false pretences, 15th January last— WALTER BAKER, age 28, height 5 ft, 9i in., complexion fresh, hair brown, slight moustache light, eyes grey, dimple on chin, ruptured left side, 3 dots left forearm ; dress when last seen, light covert coat, grey suit and cap. Previously convicted at Lindsey. Is well known to poultry dealers and betting men at Derby, Newark, and Lincoln. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Spofforth, Alford. FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1000. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 39.— C Division.— For stealing about 40 cheques, NOB. between 11^, 528007 and 528111, drawn on the Cheque Bank, 93 Bishopsgate Street Without, K. C. — WILLIAM EDWARD BENNETT TURNER, age about 41, height ti ft. J. in., complexion, hair, heavy moustache, and o ' s dark, face slightly bloated, walks badly, flat- 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. OXFORDSHIRE. £ 10 REWARD. 10.— Henley ( County). — For embezzling £ 221 13s. 9d., between 19th May and 18th July, 1) 599— 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 10th 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. LINCOLNSHIRE. 41. Boston ( Borough).— For stealing, Itith ult.. a watch ( recovered)— HERBERT PARISH, age 22, height .5 ft. 7 in., slight, build, complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes grey, is subject to fits, walks with a stick. A drover; native of Orby, Lines. 42.— Boston ( Borough).— For obtaining v.", by a worthless cheque, 7th inst. — JAMES INGRAM LOCKWOOD, age 21, height 5 ft 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey; wearing brown overcoat, black billycock hat, brown boots A native of Boston. Was accompanied by his wife, and child age about 18 months. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Wyse, Boston. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 4:!.- Monmouth ( County).— For fowl steal- ing, 2nd ult, — GEORGE LOCKWOOD, age 41, height 5 ft. ti 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. fij- 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 tlx users, brown cap, heavy nailed boots. The above are brothers, and notorious poachers, and have been previously convicted. Warrant issued. 11.- 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 ami moustache dark ; wearing dark grey clothes ( greasy), and dark cap. A watch and clock cleaner. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Parker, Monmouth. 4.).— Tredegar \ Coanty).— 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, 46;— Newport ( Borough).- For stealing 2litli ult,, at Beaufort, a pony, trap and harness ( recovered)— FREDERICK HENRY COLLINS, alias COGANS and THOMAS, age about 25, height 5 ft. 1 li in., slight build, complexion fresh, freckled face, hair and moustache light sandy, slouching gait ; dress, blue serge jacket, grey mixture trousers and vest, light cap, rather heavy boots, sometimes wears a blue pilot keeper's coat, grey clotli jacket, breeches and leggings. A native of Bristol. May seek employment as a timber haulier, drover, or farm servant ( see portrait, Case No. 39, 12th January, 1900). Was last beard of 29th ult., when he was accompanied by a woman, age about 30, complexion pale, hair black, eyes dark, lame ; wearing a three- quarter length brown jacket, white straw sailor hat with dark band. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Sinclair, New- port, MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 47.— Llanidloes ( County).— For deserting bis two children, leaving them chargeable to the Newtown and Llanidloes Union — GEORGE OLIVER, age 4.), height 5 ft, 1 in., hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar above right eye. A cooper; may be employed at a brewery. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Lake, Llanidloes. NORFOLK. 48. Pulham Market ( County).— For stealing, 12th ult,, at Ilarleston, a first grade aluminium Humber bicycle, light racer, No. 48070B, 2t> in. frame, Dunlop tyres, rat- trap pedals, straight handle bar, tool bag and bell attached— ALBERT THOMAS HENRY KNELL, age 28, height 5 ft. I) or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark, may be clean shaved ; dress, dark blue suit, silk neckerchief, black hard felt hat. A native of Ubberston, Suffolk. May seek employment as a clerk. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Palmer, Pulham. Market. I. 1 Kings Lynn ( Borough).- Fur desert- ing their wives and families— JOHN THOMAS PINNER, age " 2, 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. 9f ill., 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. 50.— Northampton County).— For steal- ing, 7th inst., from houses in course of erection at Far Cotton, a slater's hammer ; 5 trowel3; 4 jointers ; 1 J square tile : 1 screw driver ; and a Brussels carpet nail bag— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. l> or 7 in., slight light moustache, eyes grey; dress, dark coat aud vest, dark cord trousers, black hard hat. He disposed of some of the tools at Leicester, 8th inst. Warrant issued. 51 - Northampton ( County).— For steal- ing ( bailee) £ 2f> 15s. while secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants— ARTHUR EDWARD BAINES, age 32, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair, side whiskers, and moustache light brown, 1st joint of left little linger 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. OXFORDSHIRE. 52.- Oxford ( City).— For stealing, 7th inst., a safety bicycle, cushion tyres, small piece of leather inside bell, spokes of one wheel larger than those of the other— A MAN, age about 20, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair light brown, clean shaved ; wearing light clothes and cap, lace boots. Information to Chief Constable Cole, Oxford. PEMBROKESHIRE. 53.— Haverfordwest Castle [ County). - For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Pembroke Union — JAMES PHILLIPS, age 43, height about 5 ft. ti in., com- plexion fair, full round face, hair light brown, eyes blue, large mouth, large cut scar on right forearm. A native of Pembroke. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Haverford- west Castle. SHROPSHIRE. 54.— Whitchuroh( County).— For obtaining a pair of boots by false pretences, 27th January last — JOHN DONALDSON, alius CHARLES RICHARDSON, age 32, height 5 ft. 7| in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, circular scar above right ear, scars corner of right eye and eye- brow, small sear left ear, 1st joint of right 3rd finger stiff. A tramping groom. Has been pre- viously convicted of similar offences. May be found at hunting or livery stables. Warrant issued. Information to Snpt. Edge, Whitchurch. STAFFORDSHIRE. 55.— Longton ( County).— For abandoning her two children, age 5 and 3 years respectively, 17th ult.— LEAH LAPPIN, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes dark, dressed in mourning. A native of Salop. Absconded 17th ult. Accompanied by a man, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in.; rather stout build. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. 50.— Longton < County).-- For stealing an old English lever watch and a bunch of keys, 4th inst. — TWO MEN, 1st, age about 35, height 5 ft. 8or9 in., complexion pale; dress, dark jacket, light trousers, black hat, supposed low shoes. 2nd, age about 25, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in,, complexion fresh ; dress, dark jacket, fawn- coloured trousers, blue and white silk neckerchief, black hat. Information to Supt. Bakewell, Longton. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1000. 57.— Stoke - on - Trent ( County).— For stealing. 24th tilt., 4 tin Birmingham and District Bank notes, Nos. 54266 to 54269; a lady's silver demi- hunter watch, engraved case ; and about £ 27 — FOUR MEN, 1st, age about ISO, height 5 ft. 11) or il in., complexion fresh, round face, hail' dark, clean shaved ; dress, dark suit and hat. 2nd, age 20, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion, hair, and moustache dark ; wearing a light colour mackin- tosh : : ird, age 2.'!, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., Hushed face, hair brown, large brown mole on left cheek. 4th, age 35 to 40, height ."> ft. IS or 4 in., complexion fair, hair brown, clean shaved ; dress, dark suit, black hat. Information to Supt. Gilbride, Stoke- on- Trent. 58.— Walsall ( Borough).— For failing to re- port— Supervisee JAMES SHEEN, alias ROBERT SMITH, Office No. 353- 00, age 22, height 5 ft. 5} 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. STIRLINGSHIRE. 59.— Stirling ( Burgh).— For stealing a dark tweeil jacket suit; blue and white shirt; blue flannel sennit ; grev Shetland drawers ; grey worsted stockings ; dark tweed cap ; lace boots— JOHN KELLY, an Irishman, age 54, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark, clean shaved, eyes brown; wearing the stolen property. A labourer. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of Scotland. Information to Chief Constable Ferguson, Stir- ling. SUFFOLK ( East). GO.— Lowestoft ( Counh/).— For deserting his wife and 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. 61.— Lowestoft ( County).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the Wangford Union— JAMES POLL, age 38, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 ill., 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 Beccles. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. 02.— Ipswich ( Borough). — For stealing wearing apparel from his lodgings— WILLIAM FITZGERALD, alias HOWARD, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion very pale, hair dark, eyes grey, prominent and peculiar looking, the lids not completely covering them ; has the habit of contorting his features ; an inveterate cigarette- smoker; dress, dark overcoat with velvet collar, blue serge coat and vest, black trousers, black hard felt hat, or light cap, button boots; wore a signet ring on left little finger; he left behind a white shirt marked " Wm. Rodney " and a collar marked " E. Y." ; carried a pair of folding opera glasses. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Colonel Russell, Chief- Constable, Ipswich. SURREY. 63.— 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 liat. Lately employed as a milk seller. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Page, Guildford. SUSSEX ( East). 61.— Lewes ( County).— For failing to report - Licence- holder BENJAMIN FREEMAN, otitis JOHN JONES, Office No. 601- 00, age 53, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turn- ing grey), eyes blue, scars back of right hand, left of neck and inside right forearm, brown birthmark left buttock. Sentenced at Sussex Assizes, 29th November, 1897, to 3 years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 6th iilt. X. 102. Information to Supt. Stevens, Lewes. 65.— Brighton ( Borough).— For stealing £ 47 15s. Od., 2ml inst. — EDWIN JAMES MOORE, age about 28, height aboul 5 ft. 0 in., slight build, hair ( inclined to ginger) light, mous- tache ginger, wart left side back of head, walks badly. A clerk. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 00.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing, between 10th and 21st nit., 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, 24th 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. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. SUSSEX ( West). 07.- Worthing ( County).— For stealing £ 5 by a trick, 13th ult.— EDWARD D. COMl'TON, alias BERRINGER, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ill., 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. Bridgcr, Worthing. 68.— Worthing ( County). — MARTHA TUGWELL, Case No. 52, 12th May, 1899. Not now wanted. Warrant withdrawn. 69.— Worthing ( County). — THOMAS FRASER, alias FREDERICK JOHNSON, and TIIOMAS HEWITT, Case No. 58, 23rd June, 1899. Warrant cancelled. WARWICKSHIRE. 70.— 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 hoots, 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. 71.— 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. 72.— 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 lefi eye : dress, 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. To.— Birmingham ( City). — For stealing ( bailee) £ 5— ALBERT LYLE, ago 21, height 5ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion dark, blotchy face, hair brown, small lump on right side of jaw. A ware- houseman. Warrant issued. 74. Birmingham ( City).— For malicious damage lo a steam crane, 0th inst.— WILLIAM KING, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., square shoulders, complexion dark, oval face, hair dark brown, slight moustache brown, wearing small gold earrings; dress, blue holland round jacket, light cord trousers, dark blue peak cap. An engine driver. Will probably seek employment at sewage works. Warrant issued. 75.— Birmingham ( City).- - For stealing £ 50— ROBERT BROWN, age 31. height ."> fi. 104 in., slight build, complexion sallow, long thin face, hair light brown, slight moustache light, eyes hazel, round shoulders, stoops when walking, takes long strides ; dress, dark suit, light dust or covert coat. A clerk and cashier; native of Birmingham. May seek employment at dock offices Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Rafter, Birm- ingham. 70.— Coventry ( City). - For stealing a postal order for 20s. — WILLIAM, alias ARTHUR JEFFS, age 22, height 5 ft. 4^ in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar on rig! > thigh. A private of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, wearing regimental clothing. Native of Coventry. Warrant issued. 77.— Coventry ( City).— For stealing a gold brooch, bar pattern, round centre, pin recently repaired; 1 hail- locket; 1 Jubilee half crown brooch — MAGGIE MACDONALD ( supposed false), age about 40, slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes ( full) dark, prominent nose, upper front teeth missing, of good address ; dress, black jacket and skirt, black silk scarf, black straw hat, dark kid gloves. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Charsley, Coventry. WILTSHIRE. 78.— Swindon ( County).— For stealing, 5th inst., a lady's 18 ct. gold heavy dress ring, set turquoise, with box at back containing hair— — A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., moustache light, hair dark brown ( wavy), mutton chop whiskers ; dress, dark jacket suit, bowler hat with white silk lining, " Stratford, London," inside, khaki tie, lace boots, wearing gold curb chain, of gentlemanly appearance. Speaks with slight Scottish accent, and can converse in French. He took lodgings, stating he was a traveller for Messrs. Peek, Frean Co., and that his luggage was at the railway station. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. WORCESTERSHIRE. 79.— Evesham ( County).— For an indecent assault— FRANK FOX, age about 26, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion rather fresh, hair brown, slight moustache inclined to sandy ; dress, black jacket and vest, grey plaid pattern trousers, old dark cloth cap, heavy lace boots, supposed wearing a white muffler. A litter's labourer; native of Worcester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cope, Evesham. 80.— King's Heath ( County).— For obtain- ing £ 250 by false pretences— THOMAS MORRI- SON ( supposed false), age about 40, height 6 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) light brown, beard and moustache brown, large prominent nose, large ears, which droop forward, of good address ; dress, when last seen, blue serge suit and cap. Stays at good hotels. He repre- sented that he had formed " The British Motor Touring Company," advertised for a manager, and obtained sums of money as security. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wasley, King's Heath. 81 - Worcester ( City). — For obtaining 15s. by false pretences, 31st ult.— GEORGE GIBSON ( supposed false), age about 25, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, clean shaved, narrow face, front teeth project; dress, blue plaid tweed suit ( tight- fitting trousers), black hard hat, small bow tie. Represented him- self as a coachman. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Byrne, Wor- cester. 82.- Dudley ( Borough).— For stealing lis. from a till 31st ult.— RICHARD PORTER, alias DICK THE COALHEAVER, age 23, height 5 ft. 8s in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, anchor and 3 dots tattooed left forearm, indistinct ring 3rd left linger, of military appear- ance ; dress, dark coat, brown and white plaid trousers, brown piaid 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. TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 1900. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 83.— Hull ( City). — For uttering a forged cheque for £ 91 13s. on 3rd inst. — ISAAC SUGARMAN, or SHUGERMAN, a Jew, age about 25, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion, hair, heavy moustache, and eyes dark, walks quickly ; dress, usually dark suit and overcoat, black hard or brown soft hat. Absconded 3rd inst. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 84.- Middlesbrough ( Bonough). — For stealing, 7th inst., .£ 22, and a £ 5 Bank of England note— G. W. STAFFORD, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair black, moustache dark, red nose, walks erect, is addicted to drink ; dress, blue black jacket suit, dark tie, black hard felt hat. A dispenser of medicine ; native of Welshpool. Absconded 7th inst. Warrant issued. S5.- Middlesbrough ( Boruugli). — For embezzlement — ARTHUR FISHER, age 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, thin face, heavily pock- marked, sharp nose, clean shaved, addicted to drink ; dress, corduroy suit, dark cap. Was employed as a coal hawker; native of Wisbeach. Absconded 9th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Ashe, Middles- brough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). S6.— Todmorden ( County).— For stealing, 7th inst., a lady's silver Geneva watch, white dial, gold hands, engraved back ; 1 lady's gold plated Albert double chain, rope pattern, divided into 3 parts by studs, 2 watch keys attached ; 1 pair light grey woollen socks and 17s. 6d.—- WILLIAM T. WOOD, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion sallow, hair and moustache black, eyes dark brown, star tattooed on right arm, walks erect; dress, black jacket and vest, blue check trousers, blue muffler with red stripes, old black cap, and clogs ; had with him a new vicuna cloth jacket and vest. Supposed a native of Burnley. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lawson, Todmorden. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. ESSEX. 87.— Saffron Walden ( County).— Com- mitted for trial at next Assizes for attempting to carnally know a girl age ( i years— CHARLES SAMUEL TOVEE, age 23, height 5 ft. 1 in., com- plexion fresh, small round face, hair light brown, eyes grey ; dressed as a labourer. Was employed with a travelling cocoanut saloon. Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Walden. HAMPSHIRE. 88.— Southampton ( Borough). — Com- mitted for trial at next Assizes at Winchester, for feloniously shooting at a Police Constable— WILLIAM THOMAS MORRIS, age 25, height 5 ft. 11 in., slight build, complexion fair, oval face, hair light brown, eyes blue, lisps, two scars on left wrist, one on bridge of nose. A butler ; native of Southampton. Has been previously convicted of larceny. 89. — Southampton ( Borough). — Com- mitted for trial at next Hants Assizes, for wound- ing with intent to do grievous bodily harm— JAMES DOUGLAS, alias MACDONALD, age 21, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, cut scar right side of head and left temple, large scar on front of right leg, clasped hands and " J. D." tattooed on right forearm, b' st of woman, rose, shamrock and thistle left forearm, " J. D." back left hand, 2 crosses and dot between left thumb and forefinger ; dress, black coat and vest, dark blue serge trousers, red and black silk neckerchief, blue serge cap, lace shoes. A marine fireman, native of Arklow, Ireland. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. HEREFORDSHIRE. * 90.— Hereford ( City).— Remanded till 23rd inst., charged with the unlawful possession of a silver open- face Geneva lever stop- watch, No. 16797, central seconds, " Patent Lever Chrono- graph " on dial, engraved case, and a silver double fetter link chain— JOHN HARRIS, age 32, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair dark, eyes brown, scar back of head, left side of forehead, bridge of nose, base of thumb, and 2nd left finger, scars on neck, mole on cheek and both sides of neck, mole and burn scar on chest, blue dot right wrist, right 1st finger injured dress, blue coat and vest, cord trousers, low shoes. A labourer and tipster, of Bell Street, Edgware Road, London.— HENRY MITCHELL, age 33, height 5 ft. 3f in., complexion sallow, hair ( thin in front) dark, eyes blue, nose slightly on one side, coal scars under eyes, on nose, and over right eye- brow, scar left cheek, mole back of right shoulder, 2 blue scars on wrist, dot on 3rd right finger, blue scars upper arm, on wrist, and back of left hand, scars front of left shin ; dress, brown suit and bowler hat. A collier; native of Pontlottyn, Glamorganshire. Information to Head Constable Richardson, Hereford. SHROPSHIRE. 91.— Ludlow ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, for stealing £ 19 10s., at Corsley — DANIEL JONES, alias JOSEPH JONES, age 40, height 5 ft. 0 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, faint blue mark from bridge of nose to left eye, 2 moles near left ear. A native of Llanferres, Flintshire. Has been previously convicted and is believed to be wanted elsewhere. Information to Inspector Perry, Ludlow. W.— Pontesbury ( County). — Committed for trial for larceny— licence Holder EDWARD KELLY, Office No. 865- 99, age 43, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair red, eyes blue, scar front left forearm and left thumb, bridge of nose sunken. A native of Manchester. Sentenced at Liverpool assizes 23rd May, 1892, to 9 years penal servitude, for arson. S 229. Previously con- victed at Salford, Manchester, Dolgelly, and Tre- garon. Information to Supt. Elcock, Pontesbury. WILTSHIRE. 93.— Swindon ( County).— Committed for trial at next assizes for larceny— JOHN DAVIS, alias CUTT and ALLEN, age 61, height 5 ft, in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes hazel, '• E. C." tattooed bottom of right ribs, bust of a woman, " J. T." inside right forearm, blue square bottom of left ribs, ring middle finger, bust of man inside left forearm, scar on shoulder, varicose veins both legs. Previously convicted of larceny at Oxford, Chippenham, and Swindon. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. WORCESTERSHIRE. 94.— Malvern ( County). -- Remanded till 23rd inst,, for burglary, 16th inst.— THOMAS JONES ( supposed false), age about 27, height about 5 ft. 8J in., slight build, complexion fresh, slightly sunburnt, hair dark brown, moustache light brown, eyes hazel, of military appearance; dress, old brown tweed jacket, dark cloth vest, dark brown trousers, blue muffler with red or brown spots, grey peak cap, lace boots. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Harrison, Malvern. PROPERTY STOLEN. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 95. — Cardiff ( Borough). — 17th inst,, an ivory and gold cigar cutter; 1 round gold locket, containing portraits of a lady and child, maiden- hair fern engraved on one side, garter the other ; 2 gold plated Masonic jewels ( 1 Kosicrucian)— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN, 1st, age 22 to 25, slight build, clean shaved, pimples on face ; dress, light jacket suit, black overcoat with silk facings, light tweed cap with cycling badge, green muffler, brown boots; the other, age 19 to 21, complexion sallow, small moustache dark ; dress, black jacket suit, black overcoat, stand- up collar, green tie, black bowler hat. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 96.— Basingstoke ( County).— 18th inst., 1 lady's 18 ct. gold ring, set 1 diamond between 2 rubies; 1 9 ct. gold ring, set imitation diamond; 1 set of gold- chased studs and links ; a £ 5 Bank of England note, Basingstoke Post Office stamp thereon. Information to Supt. Hale, Basingstoke. 97.— Bournemouth ( County).— 7th inst., from hotels, 1 gold curb brooch ; 1 small gold do., shape of swallow, set pearls; 1 lady's 18 ct. dress ring, set 1 large and 2 small diamonds ; 1 lady's 9 ct. gold ring, set with row nf small pearls and a row of garnets— Supposed by TWO MEN, 1st, age about 30, height about 4 ft. 11 in., stout build, complexion pale, hair and slight moustache dark ; an Austrian ; dress, dark suit and overcoat, black bowler hat. 2nd, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark brown, slight moustache. They left behind a new brown portmanteau containing shirts, collars, trousers, boots, & c. Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. 98 — Gosport ( County).— 2nd inst., a new metal watch, open face, " G. Gilpin, Exeter," on face, metal curb chain, with silver compass attached. 7th inst., a cash- box, 8 in. by 4 in., gold lined, a Bank of England note, No. 63,329, 10th Novem- ber, 1899," H. S. King and Co., Pall Mall," stamped thereon. Information to Supt. Silver, Gosport. 99.- Portsmouth ( Borough).— 3rd inst., a plain line gold bracelet, clasp fastening about £ in. wide; 1 fine gold bracelet, about | in. wide, twisted pattern on bottom edge, clasp fastening, chain attached; 1 plain gold wristlet with self winding gold watch therein ; 1 paste brooch, butterfly pattern, set red, white, and blue stones ; 1 small hand mirror, white enamel frame. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 101).— Southampton ( Borough).— Between 14th and 16th inst., a dark carpet bag, lock broken ; 1 blue Yicuna cloth suit, " Lambdon, tailor, Andover," on tab of coat ( nearly new); 1 lady's short gold chain, heart pendant attached ; 1 lady's silver Albert, Faith, Hope, and Charity, 2 three- penny pieces, and plated pig attached; 1 pair silver earrings, set brilliants ; 1 pair silver ear- drops with gold flowers ; 1 silver thimble. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. KENT. 101 .— Ramsgate ( Borough).— litth inst., a black crepon dress, bodice trimmed jet and black silk, 1 black satin bonnet trimmed jet and velvet; 3 cream colour feathers ; 1 pair black frame opera glasses ; 1 pair gold Maltese earrings in shape of crown ; 1 gold Maltese locket, " Malta," on front portrait of a lady and gentleman inside— Supposed by A WOMAN, age about 48, medium height, slight build, complexion pale, long thin face, hair dark; dress, black ribbed jacket, grey striped dress, black bodice, black bonnet trimmed black feathers, and veil, accompanied by 2 daughters, ages about 14 and 13 respectively. Is believed to be identical with " Mrs. Beresford," Case No. 48, 6th inst. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Ramsgate. LANCASHIRE. 102.- Bolton ( County).— 17th inst., at Farn- worth, a small cash- box, containing a silver centre seconds stop watch, gold hands, seconds hand steel, Swiss make ; 1 gold pin ( coral), shape of a fox's head; 1 gold pen and pencil case, engraved diamond pattern; 1 lady's old- fashioned large black neck fur. Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 26, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion pale, thin features, hair light, clean shaved ; dress, dark rough jacket, low cut vest, light Scotch plaid trousers, grey cloth cap, lace boots; and A WOMAN, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 4 in., pimples on face, hair and eyes dark ; dress, black three- quarter jacket, trimmed brown fur, puce skirt, black straw hat trimmed black feather, low shoes. Information to Supt. Leeming, County Police Office, Bolton. 103. Hurst ( County). — Between 14th and 15th inst., at Droylsden, a lady's silver keyless Geneva watch, half hunter, white dial, blue figures on outer case, long imitation gold guard attached ; 1 Australian silver Geneva watch, No. 0800, white dial, steel hands, metal curb pattern Albert attached ; 1 lady's 9 ct. gold Albert, small links, flat pieces in centre, diamond shape, photographs of Lotd Roberts and Lord Kitchener attached; 1 pair lace boots, size 8; 1 black leather purse, clasp fastening; and 2 pairs of spectacles, steel rims. Information to Supt, Hewitt, Hurst. 104 — Salford ( Borough). — 10th inst., by housebreaking, a lady's gold Geneva watch, gold dial, steel hands, slightly scratched inside case ; 1 old silver English lever, " W. McN." scratched inside, dial cracked near seconds hand, No. 48002 ; 1 pair small gold earrings, acorn shape ; 1 necklet made of silver pellets. 13th inst., 1 pair gold oval cuff links, engraved ; 6 dessert forks ; 6 electro- plated do. ; 6 silver tea- spoons ; 6 electro- plated do.; 6 ivory handle 4 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TuesDAY, APRIL 20, 1900. Ill IS if :' ' • % i'l dessert forks ; 1 black coat and Test, makers Hill, Brown, and Thomas, Manchester ; 1 pair black and grey stripe trousers, " Rostron Bros., Stock- port," on buttons"; a Manchester and Salford Bank book in name of Hannah Siddell. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 105 - Northampton ( Borough).— 12th inst., 2 pneumatic safety bicycles.— 1st a road racer, 23j in. frame, 28 in. wheels, B. S. A. hubs, Beeston tyre front wheel, Edlin tyre back wheel, Beeston hollow rims, Dunlop pedal right, odd crank pedal left side, toe clips, dropped handle bar, black tipped handles, Dunlop crank, chain wheel, new Coventry twin roller chain. 2nd, an " Avon," 24 in framed 30 in. front wheel, 28 in. back wheel, Westwood rims, Warwick tyres, rat- trap pedals, " The Avon " on name plate on head and transfer on down tube, dropped handle bars, cork handles silver- plated tips, Lamplough's saddle.— By TWO MEN, 1st, age about 23, height 6 ft., slight build, clean shaved; dress, grey check suit, stand- up collar, cap, patent leather boots. 2nd, age about 17, height 5 ft. 5 or G in ; dress, brown suit and cap, kid lace boots. Both had the appearance of shop assistants. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, Northampton. OXFORDSHIRE. 106— Oxford ( City).— 5th inst., a lady's gold ring, set 5 blue stones; 1 gold double horseshoe brooch ; 3 silver brooches; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, glass missing, " To Winifred from Uncle Alf " engraved inside case ; 1 small leather purse, clasp broken, containing 2 old half- crowns, several threepenny and fourpenny pieces— Sus- picion is attached to A MAN, age 27 or 28, height about 6 ft., hair ( wavy) dark brown, slight mous- tache light, of gentlemanly appearance. Information to Chief Constable Cole. Oxford. SHROPSHIRE. 107.— Whitchurch ( County).— Between29th ult. and 3rd inst., at Grindley Brook, a pair of stocks and dies; 1 2 ft. rule; 1 carpenter's hammer; 1 smoothing plane, marked " H. Hughes" : 1 compass plane ; and 1 gouge, marked " J. Garnett." Information to Supt. Edge, Whitchurch. SUSSEX ( East). 108.— Brighton( Borough).— 24th ult., 1 lady's silver watch, No. 38165 ; 1 open- face silver watch, white dial, piece chipped out near XII, seconds hand missing ; 1 short silver chain, bar in centre ; 1 white table cloth, faint brown mark in one corner; 2 nearly new full- size blankets ; 1 sheet, marked " Brown " or " Satcher " ; 2 new honey- comb towels ; 2 books entitled " The Quiver." 21st February, 6 silver teaspoons, marked " D " in old English ; 1 pair silver sugar tongs ; 1 lady's silver watch, No. 41803 ; 1 pink and white coun- terpane ; 1 calico sheet, marked " D " in red cotton; 1 red table cover with black flowers ; 1 black serge dress, bodice trimmed with black silk. 26th January, a brown crocodile skin purse, containing £ 4 10s., a franc, a half franc, and a penny with a hole in centre; 2 twill sheets, a white table cloth ( damask); 1 honeycomb towel, marked " E. C." ; 1 lady's old silver watch, dent in back— By the WOMAN described in Case No. 48, 6th inst. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Brighton. WARWICKSHIRE. 109.- Coventry ( City).— 6th inst., by house- breaking, a lady's silver English lever watch, plain case, shield and garter on back, size 6, gold hands, " E. L." on inside case, badly scratched ; 1 silver Geneva watch, keyless, steel hands, engine turned cases, much worn ; 1 white metal fob chain, tassel at end ; 1 do. curb chain, plated star at end ; 1 lady's plain gold buckle ring. Information to Chief Constable Charsley, Coven- try. WORCESTERSHIRE. 110- Kings Heath ( County).— 8th inst., 1 18 ct. gold watch, No. 2530, plain case, small piece chipped off dial near seconds hand ; 1 15 ct. gold brooch, set 3 rubies and 8 pearls; 1 oold ring, set 9 crystals ; 1 Post Office Savings Bank book, No. 216, issued at South Yardley. Information to Supt. Wasley, Kings Heath YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). Ill— Hull ( City).— Between 27th January last and 31st ult., 1 silver English lever watch, No. 2691, thin silver curb Albert and medals attached ; 1 silver keyless watch, foreign make, No. 167824. " EX." on inside case ; 1 lady's gold keyless, No. 49478, " H. L." on outer case; 1 silver Boston lever, No. 27365, silver curb pattern Albert and fireman's medal attached ; 1 lady's gold Geneva, No. 72873, gold curb Albert and trinkets attached ; 1 silver Geneva, No. 27652 ; 1 lady's do., No. 7018, " S/ S " on inside case ; 1 do., No. 47688 ; 1 lady's silver keyless, No. 101420, 2 strand silver chain with tassel attached ; 1 lady's small gold Geneva, No. 140161 ; 1 do. keyless, No. 36789, " E. M. M." on outer case : 1 18 ct. keyless Swiss hunter, No. 114840, and 9 ct. double Albert, round- link pattern, with gold seal, blood stone one side. Hag on the other ; 1 silver lever, No. 526, silver Albert with compass attached ; 1 silver Boston lever, No. 97049 ; 1 lady's gold lever, No. 46046, gold guard and trinkets attached ; 1 lady's silver Geneva, No. 80425. 13th ult., about 26 yards of black woollen cloth, very light. 20th ult., 8J yards black Vicuna; 9- J yards tweed ; 5} yards do.; 10 yards do. ; 3} yards do. ; 5J yards do.; 3 yards and yards do.; 2 of the pieces very dark grey mixture, 1 grey and black stripe, 1 light grey mixture, and 2 green and grey- mixture. 30th ult., a safety bicycle, 24 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, enamelled black, usual plated parts, Perry's fittings, Lock head, A. B. Velox tyres, numbered 22100 and 22067, half- drop handle bar, felt handles, rat- trap pedals, roller chain, gear 90, Lycett saddle, " Luke, Newington, Hull," on transfer. 9th inst., a " Wanderer" safety bicycle, 24 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, enamelled black, drop handle bar, cork handles, D front forks, roller chain, 72 gear, rat- trap pedals, box crown, Clincher in. tyres. " The Wanderer, F. J. Ashby, Hull, maker," on transfer, brown saddle, and bell. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 112.— Y Division .— 14th inst., a black horse pony, 13 hands, very fat, hog mane, slightly flat- footed in front, white spot on withers. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. WARWICKSHIRE. 113.— Birmingham ( City).— An 18 ct. gold stop watch. No. 33057, open face, " Decimal Chronograph, Registered, September 17th, 1875," thereon, and " Joseph Young, Middleton," on works, found in possession of convict WILLIAM ROSE, alias JOHNSON, GOLDLEY, TURNER, BURTON, HARLEY, and SMART, discharged from Portland Prison 4th inst. Information to Chief Constable Rafter, Birm- ingham. APPREHENSIONS. 114 Metropolitan Police District, X Division. ARTHUR MANSELL, Case No. 3,13th inst. 11- Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— MARTHA WILLIAMS, Case No. 22, 3rd Novem- ber last. 116. — Sussex ( West) Worthing ( County).— LIZZIE FINCH, Case No. 52, 12th May, 1899. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT FORFARSHIRE. 117 — Dundee ( City).— For obtaining £ 62 10s., by fraud — JAMES DOUGLAS, alias SAMUEL POLLOCK, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache dark, wears 2 rings. A horse dealer ; native of Kelso. He sold worthless horses as sound, and upon their being returned resold them and absconded. Previously convicted at Edinburgh and Northallerton. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Dewar, Dundee. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 118.— C Division.— 17th inst., a lady's gold keyless watch, makers " Walter & George, Regent Circus," on inside case ; 2 gold bracelets ( 1 set 2 hearts, surrounded pearls; 1 lily- of- the- valley spray design) ; 2 gold bangles ( 1 thin wire, 2 gold horseshoes on top ; 1 set turquoise and pearls, pearls in centre); 1 pair plain gold links, dumb- bell pattern; 1 gold horseshoe pin; 2 gold brooches ( 1 trumpet, 1 wish- bone pattern); 1 lady's silver card case, chased ; 1 lady's Indian belt, worked in green and gold tinsel. 119.— N Division.— 16th inst., by house- breaking, 1 15 ct. gold Albert, long and short links alternately; 2 gold brooches ( 1 oval shape, beaded border ; 1 forming spear, set small pearls); 1 pair gold earrings, oval shape drops ; 3 silver brooches ( 1 square, raised leaf thereon ; 1 small plain ; 1 plain, set white stones in centre); 1 silver necklet, locket attached ; 1 silver- band bracelet, snap fastening. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. SUSSEX ( East). 120.— Brighton ( Borough).— 18th inst., a " Lea Francis" bicycle, No. 73 stamped on left side of back fork, enamelled black, broad red line around rims, Dunlop tyres, rubber pedals, flat handle bar, cork handles with tips made to screw on, oil can in one, repairing outfit in the other, leather gear case, King of the Road lamp. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Brighton. ANIMALS, & c., RECOVERED. CHESHIRE. 121.— Hazel Grove ( County).— Horse and trap, Case No. 6, 13th inst. APPREHENSIONS. 122 — Metropolitan Police District, C Division. — EDWARD ANDREW Mc- KEAN, alias CAPTAIN McKEAN, Case No. 3, 30th September, 1898. 123 - Gloucestershire, Staple Hill ( County).— HENRY WALKER, alias YORKEY, Case No. 14,13th inst., and sentenced to 1 month imprisonment. Is indentical with — SKIP- WORTH, Case No. 41, 6th inst. 124. — Sussex ( East), Brighton ( Borough).— EDWIN JAMES MOORE, Case No. 65.