POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2< J, 1900. VOL. XVII., No. 17:> C>. REGULATIONS 1 All anmuneem/ tiUs for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and, all communieatwm relating to llie. ni, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persona whose apprehension is sought will be inserted. in one issue of the POLICE ( I AZETTE, if they are su fficient to enable action to be talien upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen properly will be likewise inserted in one isiuc, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby idenJiJied. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some - person responsible for the payment must be given, and the evict condit ions must be clearly stated. 6. Portraits of persjvs irl/ ose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, icill be inserted, at a cos! of I per portrait, ami of Is. 6d. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. t. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guarajitecd by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such, person is required to be inserted anil 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. Anrwuncemeids 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 RIAZETTE. must, „ n 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 announcement will 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 iwon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. Thrj • must, be clearly written on one side of th e paper only ; they must be in the usual form, a nd accompanied, by a covering letter. 12. All payments must, be in advance, cither at the office, New Scotland Yard, bij Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Stent Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost, or persons missing can only he accepted on paymerd, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. R. ANDERSON, Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. The following is a copy of the order which governs the circulation, by the Metropolitan Police, of advertisements, or reward bills, for the discover) of property or the detection of crime. The Editor inserts it, in hope of preventing delays which some- times occur in publishing such notices, on account of their not being in accordance with the regula- tions in force in the Metropolis :— 1.— Print- id hand- bills, or other advertisements, offering a reward for the discovery of property or the detection of crime, whether printed and issued by the Metropolitan Police, or distributed and exhibited, with the sanction of the Commis- sioners. on the application of private persons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points :— ( G) The amount of the reward. ( J) The conditions on which it is payable. ( r) The name and address of the person by whom it will be paid. (</) The name and address of the printer must appear thereon. 2.— No expression must be used in such an advertisement, in relation to property stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holding out any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the offender being brought to trial, or without enquiry. Attention is particularly directed to the conditions ( a) to ( rf), clause 1, as Police Notices are constantly being received by the Metropolitan Police in which the conditions mentioned have not been complied with, especially those marked ( a) and ( « ). Such notices are not distributed. NOTE.— There are 190 Stations of the Metro- politan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. The following specimens of bills are inserted for guidance :— £ 5 REWARD. LOST 17th December, 1899, at Victoria Street, Westminster, .4 GOLD LEVER WATCH, No. 54963, ". 1. S." in monogram on back. Information to Mr. John Smith, BOO, Victoria Street, West- minster. by whom the above reward will be paid for the recovery of the watch. [ Insert name anil address of the Printer. | £ 50 REWARD STOLEN. 17th December, 1899, JEWELLERY as follows: [ Give full and accurate description.] The above reward will be paid by Mr John Smith, 500, Victoria Street, Westminster, to any person giving such infor- mation as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. ... , , Information to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W.. or to any Police Station. [ Insert name and address of the Printer.] It is to be specially noted that all printcd BilUcr Circular! forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office for posting or dis- tribution, whether offering rewards or otherwise, should have the Printer's name and address thereon, as required bv the Act 32 and 33 Vie., cap. 24 ( see second Schedule re- enacting see 2 of 2 and 3 Vie., cap. 12). SPECIAL NOTICE- THE business of MAY GARLAND & CO., warned against in the POLICE GAZETTE of 20th May, 1898, is now carried on in the name of " BENNETT BROS." at the same address, 15 Mortimer Street, London, W. Their advertise- ment for " 5000 persons wanted to wear and advertise their speciality watch," is framed to suggest that the article will be sent in return for two postage stamps. The Police cannot help people who allow themselves to be duped in this way. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— E Division. For failing to surrender to his bail, 17th inst., charged with malicious wounding — MENOTTI TORTI, age 35, height 5 ft. 9|- in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes brown, mole right cheek and under right eye ; dress, black overcoat ( astrachan collar and cuff's), black jacket suit, black hard felt hat. A native of Senerchia, Italy. Warrant issued. 2.— K Division.— For embezzling . till lis., 16th August last — ARTHUR HOWE, age 33, height 5 ft. 9 or 111 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, moustache auburn, eyes bine, of good appearance. Warrant issued. 3.— T Division.— For stealing £ 50 10s.— JOHN BROOKS, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion, hair, and slight moustache dark, eyes hazel, prominent features, of Jewish appearance ; dress, blue reefer jacket, dark trousers, midship- man's cap. A clerk : native of Hastings. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 4.— For misappropriation of trust money— VINCENT JOSEPH ELDRED, late of Redcliffe Square, Earl's Court, and Queen Victoria Street, age 50, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion dark, hair and heavy moustache black ( turning grey). A solicitor. Absconded in June, 1899. Warrant issued. 5.— For embezzlement— ARTHUR WRAMP- LIN, late of Lawrence Road, Upper Edmonton, age 20, height 5 ft. 4 to 6 ill., complexion dark, blotched face ; dress, dark brown jacket suit, black felt hat or dark cap. A clerk. Warrant issued. 6.— For obtaining credit to the amount of £ 94 lis. lOd. by fraud— RICHARD HARVEY, late of 28 Finsbury Pavement, E. C., age 35, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair and stubby moustache light, eyes light blue ; wearing when last seen, black frock coat, - white straw hat with black band, brown boots, sometimes wears a square top hard felt hat. has traded as tin Hertford Engineering Co., Ltd., Ware, and at Huntingdon. Warrant issued. 7.— For embezzlement — THOMAS LEWIS, late of Upland Road, East Dulwich, age 35, height 5 ft. 5 in., thick set, complexion pale, full face, hair and heavy moustache very dark, straight nose ; may be wearing dark jacket suit and plaid cap. A cashier. Is accompanied by his wife, age about 35, height ."> ft. ( i in., slight build, very light hair. Absconded 27th ult. Warrant issued. 8.— For embezzlement— HARRY SCRUTTON, late of Alexander Road, Wimbledon, ago 25, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair and long thin moustache light, well dressed, usually wears a very high collar. A solicitor's clerk. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26 Old Jewry, E. G. CUMBERLAND. 9.- Whitehaven [ County).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the White- haven Union— JOHN COWAN, alias McGOW, and JACK McGRATH, age 31, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes blue, addicted to drink; dress, light jacket and vest, white moleskin trousers, cap, clasped clogs. A colliery blacksmith ; native of Whitehaven. May seek employment as a labourer on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Kelly, Whitehaven. DORSETSHIRE. W.— Blandford County).- For rape on a girl underthe age of 13— GEORGE SHADDOCK, age 46, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, heavy moustache light, walks badly. A labourer ; native of Tarrant Hinton. Absconded 12th ult, Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Elford, Blandford. 11. Dorchester [ County).— For stealing a mandoline, makers Dunn , v Davidson, Edinburgh HERBERT HOOK, age 24, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes blue; dress, navy blue serge suit. A native of Little Heath, Old Charlton, Kent. Recently invalided from the Royal Artillery. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Burden, Dorchester. 12.- Weymouth { Borough).— For stealing, 6th inst., a 9 ct. keeper ring, surrounded with hearts; 1 do. buckle ring, maiden hair fern pattern; and 6s.— WILLIAM JOHN JONES, age about 27, height 6 ft. 0] in., hair ( curly on forehead) light brown, clean shaved, eyes ( bloodshot) dark, cut scar centte of chin, - 4 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1900. feet deformed, bruises on legs, walks erect; dress, dark blue or black ( short) coat, brown vest, dark brown trousers with black stripes, light brown cap, nailed boots. May seek employment at collieries. Has served in the Army. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Eacock, Wey- mouth. DUMFRIESSHIRE. 13.— Dumfries { County).— For stealing a light brown tweed coachman's waterproof over- coat, 2 back vents with button thereon, neck button missing, and a pair of short brown leather leggings, button in front— GEORGE GRACIE or GRASSIE, alias McCALLUM, age about 23, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue, very near- sighted, and has at times a peculiar rolling of the eyes, twitching of eyelids, and slight shaking of the head ; dress, brown tweed jacket suit, dark tweed cap, brown canvas shoes with leather straps. A french polisher; native of Beith, Ayrshire. May be employed as a coachman. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, County Buildings, Dumfries. DURHAM. 11.— Sunderland { Borough).- For failing to report— Licence- holder MARTIN WALLACE, Office No. 18111- 00, age 43, height 5 ft. 1) in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, blue line back of left hand, scar back 1st left finger and thumb, and tip 1st left linger, mole on small of back, scar front and inner right side, anchor and MW back of right forearm, Bear inner angle of right eye, right side of forehead, and palm of right hand, 2 small moles on chest, scar on both knees, and several scars back of neck. A labourer. Sentenced at Durham Sessions, 4th April, 1898, to 3 years penal servitude for shopbreaking at Gateshead. Licenced 5th July last. D. K. Y. 15. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Sunder- land. ESSEX. 15. Brentwood ( County)— For embezzling £ 3 15s. GEORGE NORMAN, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache black, eyes blue ; dress, brown covert coat, light trousers, brown boots A butcher. Warrant issued. 111. Brentwood [ County). For obtaining goods by false pretences HARRY EDWARDS, age 40, height 5 ft. 31 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache black ; dress, brown ( jacket) suit, hard bowler hai with wide brim, side spring boots. A tramping shoemaker ; native of Northampton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood. 17.— Witham ( County).— On commitment warrants for neglecting to send his children to school and deserting his wife and family — HENRY WILSON TURNER, age 42, height 5 ft, I in., complexion dark, hair and moustache ( tinged with grey) black, eyes dark ; dress, navy blue, liue serge coat and vest, black and white trousers, black and white silk tie, brown cap. Is a good draughtsman ; may seek employment at engineer- ing works. Is known at Bury St. Edmund's, St. Albans, and Buckingham. Information to Supt. Harrington, Witham. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 18.— Cardiff { Borough).— For failing to report Licence- Holder JOHN SULLIVAN, Office No. 2173- 0}, age 41, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes light hazel, J., dot, and brown mark right forearm, scar left eyebrow, large hairy birthmark right hip. Sentenced at Central Criminal Court on 10th September, 1894, to 7 years penal servitude for robbery. Licenced 8th August last. S. U. 210. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Cardiff. 19.— Swansea { Borough).— For stealing £ 1 — GEORGE HIGGINS, alias CARR and MIN- TON, age .10, height 5ft. 7 in., complexion dark, I hair black, eyes brown. Warrant issued. 211.— Swansea { Borough).— For obtaining food, lodgings, boots, and money by false pre- tences— JACOB CALDER, a man of colour, age 24, height 5 ft, ti or 7 in., strong build, hair ( curly) black, large flat feet, speaks good English, is fond of talking about pugilists; dress, dark jacket, pepper and salt colour trousers, black and white plaid cap. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Colquhoun, Chief Con- stable, Swansea. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 21.— Bristol { City).— For stealing a lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 50048 ; 1 silver Geneva watch ; 1 lady's 9 ct. gold Albert, very fine links ; and about £ 1 SIDNEY SMITH ( supposed false), age about 24, height 5 ft. 8 in. complexion fresh, long thin face, prominent nose, hair brown, slight moustache light, cut scar right side lower lip ; dress, dark blue coat and vest, dark striped Irousers, navy blue muffler, check cap. Is believed to be a travelling thief and card sharper. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 22 - Alton { County).— For obtaining £ 3 10s. by false pretences, 2nd inst.— WILLIAMS, age about 42, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes blue ; dress, dark tweed clothing. Appearance of a hawker. He solicits orders for potatoes, & c., obtains payment for same, and absconds. Supposed identical with MAN, Case No. 9, 31st December, 1897. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. James, Alton. 23.— Portsmouth { Borough).— For stealing, 3rd inst., a silver lever watch, double case, demi- hunter, glass missing, silver cable pattern chain ( bar missing) attached ; 1 oxydised watch, open face ; and a silver spear brooch— A MAN, who gave the name of WILKINS, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair ( nearly bald in front) dark; dress, dark coat and vest, light trousers, black tie. peak cap, wore a gold double Albert, cable pattern. He took lodgings, stating he was mate on a vessel lying in port, decamped the following morning. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. HERTFORDSHIRE. 24.— Bishops Stortford { County). - For stealing 3 suits of clothes MARK MATHEWS, age 39, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, com- plexion fresh, hair and slight moustache dark, powder from gunshot in eyes ; may be wearing navy blue suit and red tie. A gardener ; native of Bishop Stortford. Absconded, 19th inst., with a woman, age 28 to 30, height about 5 ft. 3 in., rather stout. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Foster, Bishops Stortford. 25.— Hitchin { County).— For stealing, 3rd inst., at Baldock, a mare ( recovered) — J. LUCHURST, age about 20, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, slight moustache light, mutton chop whiskers light brown ; dress, dark jacket, pepper and salt colour trousers, light large plaid vest, light plaid cap or black hard felt hat, brown boots, imitation gold chain ( double links). Appearance of a groom. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Reynolds, Hitchin. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. Ml— Huntingdon { County). For horse- stealing, 19th inst., J. ROBERTS, alias HAMER and ROBERT MARFLEET, age 21, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, scar back of right forearm, palm of left hand, and left first finger, moles on both arms; dress, grey jacket and trousers, light fancy vest, dark cap, light dust coat, brown boots blacked over. Is identical with Robert Marfleet, Case No. 40, 6th July last ( with portrait), and Cases 11, 24th August; 5, 14th ult.; 37, 5th inst,; and 57, 19th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Copping, Huntingdon. ISLE OF WIGHT. 27.— Newport { County).- For stealing, 17th inst., at Sundown, a lady's very old gold English lever watch, plain back. No. 10334 maker," Dobell, Canterbury, Kent"; I old long thin gold neck chain, and ? 0>.— FRANZ BRICKNER, a German waiter, age 18, height about 5 ft., complexion fair, hair light, one front upper tooth decayed, speaks broken English ; dress, black overcoat, light brown suit, brown plaid cap, brown boots blacked over. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hale, Newport. KENT. 28.— Canterbury { County).— For mis- appropriating the sum of £ 315— ALBERT ROW- DEN WEATHERLEY, age about 50, height 5 ft, 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, usually wears a grey suit. A native of Whitstable. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jacobs, County Police Office, Canterbury. 29.— Dover { Borough).— For stealing, 23rd inst,, a black leather portmanteau and £ 1 Is. Id. — SIDNEY BRISLEY, age 24, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, blotchy face, hair brown, slight moustache light, eyes blue; dress, dark brown suit, black and white check cap, lace boots. A bricklayer ; native of Dover. Warrant issued. 30. — Dover { Borough). — For obtaining 14s. 9d. by false pretences, 20th inst.— RICHARD WILSON, alias FRED SAW, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair ginger, clean shaved, flesh wound left hand and wears a glove with fingers cut off; dress, black coat, cardigan jacket wit!- velvet collar, cord trousers, black cap, heavy nailed boots with toe caps. A navvy. Absconded 21st inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Acting Head Constable, Dover. 31. Folkestone { Borough). For stealing ( bailee) a watch WILLIAM ROBERT CHAP- MAN, age about 34, height 5 ft. 0 or 7 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes ( rather weak) dark, slight im- pediment in speech ; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, light tweed trousers and cap; is fond of horse racing A watch and clock repairer. Absconded 8th inst. Supposed accompanied by his wife, age about 34, complexion fair, and two children. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Reeve, Folke- stone. 32.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— For embezzlement and fraud— WILLIAM C. BOX- SHALL, age 21, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark brown, slight mous- tache dark ( may be wearing a heavy brown false moustache), eyes hazel; dress, usually black frock coat, tweed trousers, black hard felt hat, An auctioneer's clerk. Will probably endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Prior, Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 33 Southport { County).— For obtaining various sums of money by false pretences, 29th ult.— JAMES F. CLUNE, age about 30, height 0 ft. H in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown, heavy eyebrows meet, cut mark between eyes, slouching gait, speaks with slight American accent. A mechanic ; has been employed by the National Telephone Com- pany for the past 0 months. Absconded 30th ult. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Elliott, South- port. 3-/.— Liverpool ( City).— For failing to report — Licence- holder WILLIAM JAMES COOPER, alias JOHN DOUGLAS, JOHN GOODWIN, GEORGE WATSON, JAMES MCDONALD, and JAMES MURPHY, age 31, height 5 ft. 6* in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, one upper front tooth deficient. Sentenced at Dublin Commission, 8th June, 1898, to 5 years penal servitude ( afterwards reduced to 3 years penal servitude) for false pretences. Released from H. M. Prison, Mountjoy, 22nd September last. D. 85. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. 35.— Oldham { Borough). — For failing to report — Licence holder EDWARD BRIGGS, Office No. 2062- 00, age 33, height 5 ft, 4± in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar left cheek and left eyebrow, two scars front left forefinger, a French polisher; native of Huddersfield. Sentenced at Manchester Assizes, 18th April, 1898, to 3 years penal servitude for possessing coining implements. Licenced 30th July last. Y. 16( 1. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Oldham. 30.— Rochdale { Borough).— For embezzle- ment in June and July last — THOMAS PEAR- SON, age 45, height 5 ft. 5 or ti in., stout build, complexion ruddy, hair and beard dark brown, eyes grey, springing gait ; dress, navy blue suit, black billycock hat, shoes; had in his possession a black worsted suit. A collector and canvasser. Warrant issued. 37.— Rochdale { Borough).— For larceny MARY GRADY, alias GRALEY, age 41, height 5 ft. 2j in., complexion sallow, hair and eyes brown : dress, brown skirt, old black satin bodice, brown and white plaid shawl. A tramping laun- dress. Frequents common lodging- houses. T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E 5 SURREY. 40.— Farnham ( County).— For the abduction on 13th inst., of Annie Simon, age 17 ( see portrait) — CHARLES CARTER, age 45, height 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair, side whiskers, and moustache light brown, eyes brown, supposed wearing blue twill suit. A carpenter ; native of Battersea, London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. LANCASHIRE. 4:!.— Rochdale ( Borough). — For stealing tools ( recovered) THOMAS WHITE, alias JOHN KENNEDY, age 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair and whiskers ( turning grey) dark brown ; wearing grey tweed jacket, white linen jacket, light cap. 41.— Rochdale ( Borough).— For larceny— SAMUEL WILSON, age about : S5, height 5 ft. 2 or ;$ in., complexion very sallow, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes large, speaks with York- shire dialect ; 4ress, black coat and vest, light trousers, hard felt hat. A tramping tailor ; stays at common lodging houses. Information to Chief Constable Barry, Rochdale. LEICESTERSHIRE. Leicester ( County)— For stealing, 23rd ult., at Scraptoft, a mare ( recovered)— ROBERT MARFLEET, J. HAMER, age about 21, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, scar back of right forearm, palm of left hand, and left forefinger, mole on both arms; dress, light jacket and trousers, light check vest with yellow stripes, dark tie, light cap, light lace boots. A native of Dresden, Stall's ; appearance of a horse dealer. See portrait, Case No. 40, 27th July last. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ormiston, County Police Office, Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. M't Spilsby ( County).— For obtaining £ 3 by false pretences, at Skegness, 25th July last— WALTER COOK, age 3> to 40, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion pale, peculiar features, large mouth, thick lips, hair and moustache light brown, eyes light blue, addicted to drink ; dress, light grey suit, or black jacket and vest, light grey trousers, black hard or silk hat, light lace boots. A printer. He represents that he is soliciting orders for a new London paper. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wood, Spilsby. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 47.— Peterborough ( City).— For desert- ing his wife and family — ALFRED ETHAN MARRIOTT, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion fair, hair light brown, eyes light blue, large scar on one arm. A butler; native of Grantham. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Lawson, City Police, Peterborough. 48 — Northampton ( Borough).— For fail- ing to report— Supervisee GEORGE BAILEY, Office No. 2771- 00, age 37, height 5 ft. 5i in., com- plexion fresh, hail- brown, eyes blue, scars left thumb, forefinger and middle finger, moles on both forearms, scars palm right hand, right wrist, and bridge of nose, abscess scar right of chest. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1900. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. RENFREWSHIRE. 39 — Paisley ( County).— For embezzling £ 406 17s.— JOHN M'KINNON, late cashier for a firm of bleachers at Bowfield, near Howwood, age about 48, height about 6 ft., very corpulent, and weighs about 18 stones, complexion florid, full SUSSEX ( West). 41.— Worthing ( County).— For incurring a debt of £ 74 17s. 7d. bv false pretences— ARTHUR KERKMAN WALKER, alius .1. WILLIAMSON, WORCESTERSHIRE. 42.- Stourbridge ( County). — For em- bezzling £ 10 — WILLIAM GEORGE HINDS, age about 36, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and side whiskers brown, eyes ( full) age about 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fair, hair anil eyes brown, wearing light brown overcoat, soft felt hat. Frequents race meetings as a bookmaker. May be accompanied by a young woman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. grey, is very near- sighted and wears close- fitting spectacles, walks quickly; dress, usually black coat and vest, grey trousers, black hard felt hat. Late Poor- rate collector for the parish of Cradley, and may have a considerable sum of money in his possession. May assume the name of THOMAS DALE, and endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pugb, Stourbridge. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 38.— B Division. — For stealing 2 strings of large round pearls, slightly graduated from centre ( 1st, containing 64; 2nd, 68 pearls), gold and platinum open work oblong clasp, 8 diamonds in each made to unscrew, can be used as a brooch ; 3 large diamonds ( 1 about 2} cts., 2 about 2 cts.), set in gold, fitted with screws, Brazilian stones; 1 gold chain bracelet, curb pattern, fitted with sockets to screw 3 diamonds therein ; 2 gold safety pin brooches ( 1 fitted with socket in centre for diamond ; other with small diamond sus- pended in front) ; 1 gold oblong brooch, set large pearl in centre, 5 smaller pearls each side ; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set large sapphire in centre surrounded by small diamonds ; 1 gold scarf pin, set large round pearl, and 4 small diamonds around edge— JOHN BELLAMY, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion and hair ( inclined to curl) dark, eyes grey, rose, shamrock and thistle, heart with " J. B." in centre, anchor, cross, pansy, and a woman walking tight rope tattooed on left forearm, bracelet left wriBt, ring on left middle finger, cut scar left side neck and throat, scar inside right wrist ; dress, dark jacket suit, black hard hat. A native of London. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. flabby face, large forehead, hair ( bald on top) light brown, short side whiskers, heavy brownish moustache, eyes grey, straight nose, is addicted to drink ; dress, when last seen, dark grey jacket suit, dark tweed cap, black tie, lac? boots. Photo- graph taken in 1890. Absconded 2nd inst. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable of Renfrew- shire, Paisley. S T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1900. A shoe rivetter; native of Stone, Staffs. Sentenced at Northampton, 6th April, 1900, to 6 months imprisonment and 18 months police supervision for larceny. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Northampton. NORTHUMBERLAND. 49.— Berwick- on- Tweed ( Borough).— For stealing a tunic and a medal with 3 clasps ( 1 Chitral, 1895, 1 Tirah, 1897- 8, 1 Punjaub), " Pte. Ronald McDonald " thereon— ALBERT DAVIES, age 18A, height 5 ft. 3j in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes light blue, " W 0 " ( indistinct) left forearm, small dark mole back of right arm ; dress, dark blue serge jacket and vest, grey tweed trousers, blue cap, tartan muffler, tan shoes ( all stolen property). Native of Pontypridd, Glamor- ganshire ; a deserter from the King's Own Scottish Borderers. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Nicholson, Berwick- on- Tweed. OXFORDSHIRE. 50.— Caversham ( County).— For obtain- ing food, lodgings, and money bv false pretences, between 13th and 17th ult.— NORMAN HOW- DEN, age about 27, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey or blue, scar top of head, slightly lame, quick step ; dress, black melton morning coat, white vest with brass buttons, grey trousers with blue grey stripes, green check tie, safety pin with pearl, black felt hat, may be wearing a black melton vest. He represented himself as an electrical engineer, and stated that he wanted to engage men to assist hirn to execute some work in the district. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Ayres, Caversham, Reading. 51.— Chipping Norton ( County). — For stealing, 26th ult., at Charlbury, a watch and chain ( recovered)— EDWARD COOPER, age 18, height 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar on both wrists, birthmark on throat, left arm tattooed ; dress, dark serge suit, white muffler, black peak cap, brown boots. A native of Chadlington, Oxon. Previously con- victed at Banbury, Stow- on- the- Wold, Oxford, Gloucester, and Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Keal, Chipping Norton. 52.— Banbury ( Borough). — For stealing, 11th inst., a stained mahogany show case, 42 in. by 11 in. by in., containing scissors ( ordinary and folding), sportsman's knife, small ivory do., penknives, pocket- knives, Swedish knives, castrating knife, razors, and shaving brushes; all stamped " Thomas, Banbury," or " Barker, Banbury," with the sale prices on gummed labels— JOHN WILKES, age 26, height 5 ft. 9J in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light brown, eyes grey, female's head, cross flags and bugle left arm, cross flags right arm, scar left Bide neck ; dress, brown faded jacket, new mole- skin trousers, muffler, dark cap, heavy boots.— JOSEPH WRIGHT, age 23 or 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight moustache dark ; dress, dark square cut jacket with velvet collar and culls, white cord or dark cloth trousers, cap, thin boots. Both are labourers and natives of Banbury. Information to Head Constable Hatcher, Ban- bury. PEMBROKESHIRE. 53.— Haverfordwest Castle ( County). — For abandoning his two children, and non- appearance to a summons EDWIN SMITH, age 33, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes hazel; dress, dark suit, plaid cap, dirty appearance. A labourer. Has served in the Marines. Is accompanied by his wife. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Haverford- west Castle. SHROPSHIRE. 54.— Church stretton ( County).— For assault on police, 14th ult., at Bishop's Castle— SAMUEL HOME, age 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair dark brown, slight moustache sandy, rather deaf ; dress, grey tweed suit, dark hard hat. May seek employ- ment at docks or on public works as a labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barnett, Church Stretton. 55.— Shrewsbury ( County).— For stealing, 16th ult., a mare ( recovered)— ROBERT MAR- FLEET, age 21, height 5 ft. 6} in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, scar back of right forearm, palm of left hand, and left fore- finger, mole both arms ; dress, dark plaid coat and vest, velvet collars, white bone buttons, light trousers with blue stripes, dark plaid peak cap, brown boots. Appearance of a horse dealer; native of Dresden, Stall's. See Portrait, Case No. 40, 27th July last, and Case No. 9, 21st ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Griffiths, Mount Pleasant, Shrewsbury. STAFFORDSHIRE. 56.— Burslem ( County). — For permitting drunkenness— SAMUEL DEAN, age 37, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, face slightly blotched, hair light brown ; dress, dark suit and cap. A potter's packer and beerhouse keeper; native of Burslem. Absconded 17th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 57.— Longton ( County). Absconded from Werrington Industrial School, 3rd ult. FRANCIS PARKES, age 14, height 4 ft. 2 or 3 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, large head, impediment in speech. A native of Dudley, Worcester.— GEORGE LAMBERT, age 13, height 4 ft. 4i in., complexion fair, hair white, eyes blue, front teeth prominent. A native of Willstead, Beds. ; dress, red brown sailor- cut jacket, corduroy trousers, dark cap, blue socks, lace boots, necker- chief. A reward of 10s. will be paid by the Master of the above School for such information as will lead to the arrest of either of the above. Information to Supt. Bakewell, Longton. 58. — Stafford ( County). — For obtaining money by forged cheques— LEWIS H. COOKE, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache dark auburn, slightly lame in right foot; dress, black sacque coat, dark vest, blue serge trousers, light soft felt hat ( dark band), lace boots with square toes. A native of West Bromwich. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Long- den. Stafford. !>' X— Wednesbury ( County).— For steal- ing, 21st ult., at Great Barr, a pair of new water- tight boots, size 9, nails in heels and soles ; 1 pair blue worsted stockings; and a pair of brown worsted socks— ELIJAH LLOYD, age 22, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, slight light moustache, eyes brown ; dress, blue pilot jacket, dark vest, moleskin trousers, dark plaid cap, dark blue neckerchief with white spots, lace boots. A labourer ; native of Oldham. Information to Supt. Salt, Wednesbury. 60.— Newcastle - under - Lyme ( Borough).— For larceny, 1st inst.— JAMES WHITE, age about 43, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion sallow, oval face, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes grey; dress, supposed brown tweed jacket and vest, cord trousers, brown cap, clogs. A collier. Native of Chesterton. Information to Chief Constable Stirling. New- castle- under- Lyme. SURREY. 61.— Oxted ( County). — For deserting his wife and children— ENSOR WALTER FORE- MAN, age 32, height 5 ft. 8} in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar left forefinger. A carter ; native of Wye, Kent. Has served in the Army and Police. Absconded in February last. Photograph may be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brice, Oxted. SUSSEX ( East). 62.— Battle ( County). — For stealing, 26th ult., at Westfield, a blue black box cloth overcoat, velvet collar, black bone buttons, brown and white plaid lining, usual pockets ; 1 double case silver English lever watch ; 1 imitation gold stop watch, very long, second- hand, imitation gold Albert chain attached— JOHN LESTER, alias COPLESTON, age about 32, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, slight mous- tache light, eyes blue ; dress, long black overcoat, white cord breeches, brown leather leggings, fawn colour peak cap. Supposed a native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Plumb, Battle. I'il- Hailsham ( County). — For being a suspected person, frequenting — Licence- holder JOSEPH BENGE, Office No. 2749- 00, age 11, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( bald), eyes light hazel, scar above inner angle right eyebrow, mole on back and 2 on chest, scar right palm, anchor ( faint) right forearm. A baker; native of Heath field. Sentenced at Lewes Assizes, 4th January, 1898, to 3 years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 13th inst. G. M. Y. 124. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Willard, Hailsham. 64.— Lewes ( County).— For failing to report - Licence- holder WILLiAM BERNARD MAIN- STONE, alius PATRICK HENRY LOVELL, Office No. 2583- 00, age 29, height 5 ft. 9J in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scars left back of head, front of forehead, back of left hand, front of left forefinger, outside left middle and back of ring fingers, and base of left thumb, 2 back of right forearm, front of right wrist, front of right middle, ring, and little fingerB, and back of right thumb ; dress, grey tweed jacket suit. A carpenter ; native of Clonmel. Sentenced at Central Criminal Court, 20th June, 1898, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 26th ult. Y 308. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Stevens, Lewes. 65.— Lewes ( County).— For failing to report — Licence- holder JOHN DILLON, alias JOSHUA SOUTHWAITE, FREDK. VAUGHAN, ELLES, HUGHES, GREGORY, HARDING, WEBBER, CURTIS, and ELLIOTT, Office No. 2479- 00, age 48, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown ( bald), eyes brown, scars right cheek, right eyebrow, left forearm, various scars on hands and fingers, 2 red moles centre of chest. A tailor. Sentenced at Lancaster Quarter Sessions, 19th October, 1896, to 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Licenced 12th ult. W. 355. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, East Sussex Constabulary, Lewes. 66.— Brighton ( Borough).— For embezzle- ment— HENRY RICHARD THOMAS, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 9 or If) in., complexion fresh, full face, hair ( turning grey), beard, and moustache brown, scar on neck ; dress, blue serge suit, black felt hat. Absconded 29th ult. Warrant issued. 67.— Brighton ( Borough).— For embezzle- ment— ARTHUR LEONARD CRIPPS, age 20, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., slight build, complexion, hair, and slight moustache dark ; carries his head forward when walking. A journeyman butcher ; native of Brighton. Absconded 3rd inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 68.— Eastbourne ( Borough). For obtain- ing 5s. by false pretences, 25th August last— J. A. HEAP, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in. ( round shouldered), hair light, short moustache ginger, slight side whiskers, high cheek bones, sunken cheeks, rather thin nose; wearing long brown overcoat and black hard felt hat. He represented that he was about to publish a souvenir of the Sussex County Cricket, and obtained deposits for advertisements, giving printed receipts. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. 69.— Hastings ( Borough).— For the non- payment of maintenance arrears — WALTER GEORGE HARVEY, age 33, height 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair ( inclined to curl) light brown, eyes hazel. A bricklayer; native of Hastings. Warrant issued. 70.— Hastings ( Borough). - For child steal- ing— WILLIAM STANDEN, alias SMITH, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion, hair, small side whiskers, and eyes ( full dark; dress, dark cutaway coat and vest, brown plaid trousers, hard felt hat, coloured neckerchief. A groom ; native of Hastings. Warrant issued. 71.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing a bicycle ( recovered)— ARTHUR TAYLOR, age about 24, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, hair and slight moustache dark, sear on nose, right hand and arm smaller than left; dress, mixture tweed suit, hard felt hat. A native of Kingston- on- Thames. Warrant issued. 72- Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing, llth inst., a chainless bicycle, black enamelled, flat handle bar, fitted with tyre brake, front tyre old, biass cases over cog6, Brooks's saddle SMITH, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion, moustache, and side whiskers dark ; dress, dark jacket and trousers, hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Baker, Hastings. WARWICKSHIRE. 73.— Stratford - on - Avon ( County).— For stealing, llth inst., a brown gelding, aged, about 15J hands, black points — WALTER HATHAWAY, age about 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion ruddy, hair, moustache, and side FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1900. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE 5 whiskers brown, eyes dark blue or grey ; may be wearing a dark grey suit, or a blue ( butcher's) jacket and cap. A native of Stratford- on- Avon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lambourne, Stratford- on- Avon. " 4.— Birmingham { City).— For stealing £ 7 5s.— THOMAS PYATT, age 26, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, hair dark, slight mous- tache, female tattooed on both arms; dress, dark coat and vest, grey trousers, black hard felt hat, bow tie, gold horseshoe pin. Is fond of horse- racing. A barman. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable, Rafter, Bir- mingham. WILTSHIRE. 75.— Chippenham { County).— For assault, 11th inst.. at Kington St. Michael— WILLIAM RUDMAN, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, may now be clean shaved ; dress, black coat and vest, cord trousers, black silk neckerchief, navy blue cap, lace boots. A sawyer; native of King- ton St. Michael; may seek employment at rail- ways in course of construction. May have in his possession a safety bicycle with cushion tyres. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Daly, Chippenham. WORCESTERSHIRE. 76.— Stourbridge ( County). - For failing to appear to his recognizance at the Quarter Ses- sions, charged with larceny ( person PATRICK ROACH, age 19, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar corner of right eye, anchor and dots tattooed back left fore- arm. A shoemaker ; native of Birmingham. A betting tout, may be found at race meetings. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pugh, Stourbridge. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 77.— Scarborough { Borough).— For steal- ing £ 1 10s— ALEXANDER RIDDLE, age 30 to 35, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, inclined to ginger, moustache ( curled) ginger; dress, green serge jacket suit, brown cap. A native of Edinburgh. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Riches, Scar- borough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 78.— Leeds ( County).— For obtaining, by a worthless cheque, at Horsforth, 29th ult., a bay horse, 5 years, 15£ hands, hind fetlocks white, rather Roman nose, arched neck, small lump near centre of back— H. ATKINS ( supposed false), age about 3:'), height about 5 ft. 10 in., well built, com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, of military appearance ; dress, dark suit, light brown overcoat, soft hat, brown leggings, gold Albert with long links. Was accompanied by TWO MEN, 1st, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, lame ; dress, dark coat and vest, grey trousers, brown beaver cloth overcoat, soft grey hat, tan boots, gold Albert with small square pendant. 2nd, age about 45, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache ( short) dark, right foot deformed. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Tebbutt, County Buildings, Park Street, Leeds. 79.- Pontefract { County).— For stealing a black jacket and vest, and a black and white check silk handkerchief — DAVID ROSCOE, age 25, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair auburn, eyes brown, 2 warts back of neck, may be wearing the stolen property, grey stripe trousers, black cap, lace boots. A native of Castle- ford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Whincup, Court House, Pontefract. PERSONS IN- CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT SO.— p Division.— Remanded till 29th and 30th inst., for stealing and receiving bicycles HENRY THOMAS JARRETT, of Adamsrill Road, Lower Sydenham, age 29, height 5 ft. 5J in.; ARTHUR WRIGHT, Prince's Road. Croydon, age 32; GEORGE WRIGHT. Longfellow Road, Croydon, age 27; JOHN YEOELL, Fullerton Road, Addiscombe, age 22; and JOHN SCOTT, Pinfold Lane, Armley, Leeds, cycle dealer, age 47. A number of bicycles were traced to their possession, and among which were the fo'lowing not yet identified : 1st, a " Premier Kangaroo," black enamelled, Warwick tyres, " No. 2384S6 " on front tyre, rubber pedals, Sheldon & Sons' saddle, Garrard chain, brake and mudguards attached; 2nd, enamelled black, Clincher tyres, No. 238487, rat- trap pedals, drop handle bars, Powell's saddle, " No. 21" on crank, " No. 132" on bottom bracket; 3rd, black enamelled, " Palmer, Upper Thames Street," on head, Palmer tyres, star stamped on chain, rat- trap ; pedals, Osmond saddle, " E 21" thereon, mudguards attached; 4th, old fashion, black enamelled, Welch- Dunlop back tyre, old Clincher front, fiat handle bar, rubber pedals. Longford wire saddle, back mudguard ; 5th, a lady's Rudge- Whit worth," black enamelled, " No. 63982" on head and bottom bracket, " Standard Rudge- Whitworth" transfer, " No. 305703" thereon, rubber pedals; 6th, a lady's, enamelled black, " The Brooks, Birmingham Cape Works," and monogram on head and centre of frame. Palmer tyres, Hunt's saddle, mudguards, Brooks's gear case, upturned handles, front brake ; 7th, a lady's, enamelled black, " Langton, Brixton Cycle Works," on transfer on head and centre of frame, Welch- Dunlop 1898 pattern tyres, mud- guards, Presto gear case, rubber pedals, Brooks's saddle, upturned handles, front brake ; supposed stolen in the neighbourhood of London. May be seen at Peckham Police Station. 81.— T Division.— Awaiting sentence till 24th prox., having pleaded guilty at Middlesex Sessions to breaking open and stealing money fromautomatic machines— WILLIAM McGRATH, age 18, height 5 ft. 44 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes grey, mole left shoulder; dress, blue serge jacket, grey vest, brown mixture trousers, brown cap. States he is a native of Warrington. 82.- 7" Division.— Awaiting sentence till 24th prox., having pleaded guilty at Middlesex Sessions to burglary— CHARLES WILSON, age 42, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes grey, right little finger deficient, half bracelet with heart in centre on both wrists, 2 dots outside and inside right forearm, rose, shamrock and thistle, heart and dagger in red and blue inside left forearm ; dress, blue serge and tweed jackets, grey vest and trousers, blue neckerchief, brown cap. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. HAMPSHIRE. 83. Bournemouth ( County)— Sentenced, 19th inst., to 6 weeks imprisonment for stealing a basket of carpenter's tools— BILL SMITH ( sup- posed false), age 30, height 6 ft. 1} in., complexion dark, hair brown, eyes grey, burn mark left fore- arm ; dress, dark cloth suit, light cap. A native of Reading. Hawks ferns, & c. Frequents com- mon lodging houses. Supposed previously con- victed and wanted elsewhere. 84.- Bournemouth ( County)— Sentenced, 22nd inst., to 2 months imprisonment for obtain- ing £ 5 b\ false pretences— HORACE GUN- DREY- GRENVILLE, age 46, height 5 ft. 64 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, flesh mole right side of neck and chest, is fond of horse- racing and betting; dress, blue serge suit, fawn colour covert coat, Velvet collar, blue cloth cap, brown boots. A native of Clatford, Wilts. Supposed previously convicted and wanted else- where. 85.— Bournemouth { County)— Sentenced, 19th inst., to 6 months imprisonment for stealing a quantity of furniture— HENRY WILLIAMS, age 42, height 5 ft. 74in.-, complexion fair, hair grey, eyes brown, consumptive; dress, brown check suit, brown Alpine hat, light lace boots. A native of Teignmouth. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. HEREFORDSHIRE. 86.— Ross { County).— Sentenced 1.9th inst., to 2 months imprisonment for obtaining money and food by false pretences— CHARLES MOR- GAN KENDALL, alias CAPTAIN KENDALL, age 64, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top light, whiskers pointed at chin and moustache ( turning grey sandy, eyes grey, of good address; dress, black morning coat, grey striped trousers, blue tie with white spots, black soft felt hat, light button boots. Refuses to give any account of himself. information to Supt. Jordan, Ross. KENT. Cranbrook \ County).— Remanded till 29th inst.. for stealing a bicycle, Ist December, 1896 HENRY HINKLEY, age 31, height 5 ft. Ill in., complexion fresh, hair and rather long moustache dark brown, eyes blue, is very talkative ; dress, brown mixture suit, light grey sacque over- coat, skull cap. A native of Cranbrook. Sup- posed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. See Case No. 34, 5th February, 1897. Information to Supt. Fowle, Cranbrook. SUFFOLK ( East). 88.— Lowestoft { County).— Remanded for fowl stealing— EDWARD MARSHALL, alias EDWARD MITCHELL, and JOHN PARSONS, age 42, height 5 ft. 5} in., stout build, complexion ruddy, hair dark, moustache and eyes dark brown, small mole under right eye ; dress, light reefer coat, brown cardigan jacket, cord vest, grey trousers, light cap. The appearance of a navvy or labourer ; states he is a native of Croydon. Photograph may been seen on application. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. SUSSEX ( East). 89.— Eastbourne { Borough). — Sentenced, 19th inst., to 1 month imprisonment for stealing bicycle ALBERT CHARLES STEVENS, age 16. height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, " A" tattooed on left upper arm, " A. C." and other tattoo marks left forearm, indistinct tattoo marks right forearm. A kitchen boy ; native of Camberwell. Supposed previously convicted. 90.— Eastbourne { Borough).— Sentenced, 19th inst., to 6 weeks imprisonment for embezzle- ment— JOHN LAMBDEN, age 42, height 5 ft. 34 in , complexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue, cut mark back right hand and left forefinger. A butcher. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. PROPERTY STOLEN. BEDFORDSHIRE. 91. Bedford { Borough).— 12th inst., by burglary, a round silver- plated biscuit box, chased with flowers, with ordinary knob on lid ; 1 silver- plated oval tea caddy, chased, hinged lid, two divisions, would hold about ;; lb.; 1 round silver- plated chased salver, about 14 in. in diameter, with three feet; 1 silver cup with handle on each side, capacity about 1 pint, plain burnished silver, with a plough, and " Presented to J. A- F. Howard," etc., engraved thereon ; 1. chased silver cup, " Presented to J. and F. Howard for the best pen of pigs by the Borough of Luton " engraved thereon, capacity about 4 pint, diameter at top about 3 in.; I chased silver cup, about the same size as the last described, no engraving; 6 silver- plated dessert knives and forks, chased with leaves, mother- o'- pcarl handles; 1 silver- plated egg boiler, to boil 4 eggs, size and shape of an ostrich's egg, with detachable spirit lamp under- neath, stands on 3 legs, and has a bird sitting on 3 eggs inaneston the lid; 1 pair of round silver- plated standard candlesticks, about 8 in. high, chased, green baize at bottoms ; 1. silver- plated basket shaped egg stand to hold six cups, with slots for 6 spoons, the handles of which point outwards, no cups, 5 spoons, all plain ; 1 chased oval silver stand for salt cellar, rather large size, with silver salt spoon ; 1 silver trowel, ivory handle, length 12 in., widest part of blade 3 in., front chased, and engraved in centre with an inscription, in- cluding the words, " Presented to ... . Howard." back plain burnished ; 1 white damask tablecloth, about 4 yds. long and 3 yds. wide, small spot pattern ; 2 hand- worked silk banner screens, with fringe at bottom, 7 in. wide, and about 8 in. long, with 6 ordinary dress hooks at top. Information to Chief Constable Thody, Bedford. 112.— Luton { Borough.).— 12th inst., a three- quarter plate gold lever watch, No. 21 > 02, compen- sation balance, jewelled 10 holes, engine- turned cases, gold dome, double spring, 2 pins escape- ment, maker, Hall, Manchester, and a 15 ct. gold curb chain ; a three- quarter plate gold keyless lever, No. 1602, compensation balance, open face, maker, Bennett, Cheapside, and a gold fetter- link chain. Information to Chief Constable Teale, Luton. BERKSHIRE. 93.— Newbury { County).— 17th inst., by housebreaking, 1 long gold neck chain, small curb pattern, pale colour, seal ( minus stones), an old- fashioned key, and a Jubilee ( 1887) sovereign attached; 1 old- fashioned gold ring, set corals ( broken); 1 wedding ring, worn ; I oval gold chased locket, fern leaf; 2 old- fashioned ear drops ; 1 silver brooch, washed with gilt, set 2 amber stones; 1 silver " Isle of Man " brooch. Information to Supt. Robotham, Newbury. 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1900. ESSEX. '•• J. Epping { County).— 16th inst., at Har- low, a pneumatic bicycle, maker Townend Bros., 24 in. frame, twin roller chain, Brooks's saddle, brake and mudguards, Dunlop front tyre, rubber pedals, name plate on head, name on top bar, enamel worn— By A MAN, age about 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, clean shaved ; dress, dark overcoat, light trousers. Information to Inspector Gibbons, Harlow. 115.- Grays ( County).— 21st inst., by ware- liousebreaking, a pneumatic safety bicycle, 26 in. double barred frame, 2S in. wheels, Westwood rims, U. S. A. hubs, Cbater Lee fittings to bracket anil head, Si gear. Perry's i in. pitch roller chain, Rudge- Whitworth racing handle bars, felt handles, Lainplough's saddle, Lucas Challis bell, King pedals, Dunlop inner lubes, old patched covers, transfer on head and seat pillar, " The Dispatch, Geo. E. Carter, Cycle Works, Grays," " No. 10" stamped under bracket and under fork crown, enamelled black, gold lined with fancy corners ; a cushion tyre safety bicycle, diamond frame, black enamelled, enamel worn oil frame, plating slightly rusty, transfer on head, " The Dispatch, Geo. E. Carter, Cycle Works, Grays," ram's- horn handle bars, papier mache handles, yellow tips, 80 gear, Appleby's i in. pitch roller chain, the tyres are new and have not been fixed to rims. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. 96.- Colchester ( Borough).— 4th inst., a gold keyless watch, . No. 52939, white face, plain oases ; 1 silver lever watch, white dial, gold hands, engine- turned cases ; 1 gold Albert chain, IS ct., long links, round gold compass ( hand missing) attached. Information to Chief Constable Coombs, Colchester. HAMPSHIRE. 97.— Aldershot { County). 23rd inst., a lady's half hoop diamond ring, set 4 stones, in small case, " Spink & Son, Piccadilly " thereon. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 98.— Gosport { County)— 29th ult., at Fort Monckton, Alverstoke, a lady's 18 ct. gold Swiss lever watch, open face, gold flowered dial, chased back, makers Grenbery and Reichman. 6th inst., an open- face silver Geneva watch, No. supposed 112304 or 112305, inside case worn, mark similar to a broad arrow inside. Information to Supt. Silver, Gosport. KENT. 99 — Maidstone { Borough).— 17th inst., a gold English lever watch, " Presented to J. T. Baker by the Wesleyan Sunday School, Union Street, Maidstone," engraved on inner case, initials " J. T. B." on outer case. Information to Chief Constable Mackintosh, Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 100.— Bolton { County).— Between 11th and 12th inst., at Horwich, a lady's 14 ct. gold keyless watch, No. 99564 ; 1 lady's gold ring, set blue stone surrounded with pearls ; 1 black and white print skirt; 1 old green leather purse— Suspicion is attached to A GIRL, age 17, medium height : dress, cream colour blouse, brown skirt, white straw hat with black velvet band, lace boots. A domestic servant. Information to Supt. Leeming, County Police Office, Bolton. 101.— Warrington { Borough).— lOth inst., 1 silver English lever watch, No. 60405, white dial, gold hands, fire burnished works, small dent in back of outer case; 1 do., white dial, gold hands, minus second hands, small dent in back of outer case and inside case ; 1 silver Albert guard, plain open links, pendant with green stone one side red the other, attached— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 30, tall, complexion and moustache dark ; dress, blue serge suit, black and white silk tie, black and red silk scarf, black and white cap, light boots. Information to Chief Constable Talbot, War- rington. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 102.- Newport { Borough).— 3rd inst., a large pearl pin, pear shape, set in gold. Information to the Chief Constable, Newport, Mon. SUSSEX ( East). 103- Haywards Heath { County). 19th inst., a £ 10 Bank of England note, No. A 94560, dated 12th July, 1900. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Smith, Haywards Heath. 104.— Eastbourne { Borough).— 14th inst., by burglary, 1 blue diagonal Cheviot overcoat, three- quarter length, single breasted, fly front, bone buttons, black Italian cloth lining, striped sleeve lining, grease mark about the size of a shilling on lapel ( left side), nearly new ; 1 black felt hat, size 6j, " W. Croker, 82 Cannon St., London," stamped inside; 2 blue cardboard boxes, " Made from pure Virginia Tobacco, Sussex Hotel, Eastbourne," printed thereon ; and 3 silver teaspoons, initials " J. E. S." thereon— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 26 or 27. height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache light, foreign accent ; dress, grey suit, black hard felt hat. The appearance of a German waiter. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 105 - Otley { County).— 8th inst., at Ilkley, a lady's gold- plated watch guard, " Gold " on hook ; 1 18 ct. gold ring, set diamond ; 1 lady's 18 ct. ring, set 5 diamonds Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 40, height 6 ft., slight build, complexion sallow, hair ( cut short, inclined to curl) dark, small moustache black ; dress, black jacket and vest, brown plaid trousers ; was riding an old bicycle, ' Royal" on front. He took lodgings, representing that he was a Government surveyor. Information to Supt. Strain, Otley. PROPERTY RECOVERED. SUSSEX ( East). 106. — Eastbourne { Borough). — Melton overcoat, brown boots, and umbrella, Case No. 106, 19th inst., pledged by MAN described in Case No. 104. LATEST INFORMATION. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT .107 K Division.— 17th inst., four horses : 1st, a dark chestnut horse, 17 hands, face and hind fetlocks white, near hind foot cracked; 2nd. a dark chestnut mare, 15 hands, face and hind feet white, long mane and tail; 3rd, a light bay mare, 15 hands, long mane and tail ; 4th, a chestnut horse, 16 hands, long mane, tail, and foretop ; all in good condition ; and a builder's cart, painted yellow, red wheels picked out black, " Samuel Wakeland, 1 Avery Street, Barking Road, painted on off- side. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANIMALS, & c., RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 108. - N Division.— Pony, Case No. 110,19th inst. NORFOLK. 109.— Holt { County).— Pony, cart, and harness, Case No. 49, 31st August last. APPREHENSIONS. 1 Metropolitan Police District, C Division.— ALBERT C. CROWDEY, Case No. 3, 19th inst., and property recovered. 111. Metropolitan Police District, N Division. JOSEPH REED, Case No. 4, 17th August last. 112 Cheshire, Nantwich ( County).— MATTHIAS CARTER, alias CHARLES STAN- LEY, Case No. 16, 19th inst., and property re- covered. 113.— Lancashire, Chorley { County). ELLEN ANN MULHOLLAND, Case No. 27, I7th August last. 114.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— JAMES ANDERSON, Office No. 3761- 99, Case No. 11, 2nd February last. 115.— Staffordshire, Wednesbury { County).— SAMUEL DAVIES, Office No. 839- 00, Case No. 85, 10th August last, and JAMES SHEEN, Office No. 353- 00, Case No. 58, 31st August last. 116— Wiltshire, Swindon ( County).— CHARLES CHAPMAN, Case No. 86, 19th inst., and sentenced to 28 days imprisonment. APPREHENSIONS S0UG HT SUFFOLK ( East). 117.— Lowestoft ( County).— For leaving his wife chargeable to the Mutford and Lothiogland Union— EDWARD or EDWIN KENNEDY, age 34, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, slight moustache light, eyes hazel, large scar on right thumb ; dress, old black diagonal jacket and vest, striped trousers, dark brown soft felt hat, heavy lace boots. A bricklayer; native of Lowestoft. Warrant issued. A reward of £ 1 will be paid by the Guardians of the above Union to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of Kennedy, and £ 1 for the arrest. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. SUFFOLK ( West). lis. Mildenhall ( County). — For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the Milden- hall Union— WILLIAM INGLE, age 29, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, long thin face, rather high cheek bones, clean shaved, eyes blue ; dress, dark suit. A labourer ; native of Milden- hall. May seek employment on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Heigham, Mildenhall. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1) 9.— T Division.— Committed for trial at Middlesex Sessions, 24th prox., charged with stealing bicycles— ARTHUR STACEY ( supposed false), age 31, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, mole, wart, and gunshot wound in centre of back, scar under left knee and right calf, wart on left hip, north country accent; dress, dark mixture jacket and vest, grey and red striped trousers, leather slippers, hard felt hat. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PROPERTY STOLEN. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 120 — staple Hill ( County). — 23rd inst., ( ladder larceny), 1 lady's small gold watch, pearl bow for fastening ; 2 diamond half hoop rings ; 1 small diamond half moon brooch, about 2 in. long ; 2 gold curb bangles ( 1 Spanish, 1 Madeira, 1 Norwegian, and 1 Kruger coin attached to one ; 2 bells ( 1 gold), a crooked sixpence, and South American coin to the other); and a green morocco purse containing a 2nd class return ticket from Bristol to London, and £ 2 5s.— Suspicion is attached to THREE MEN, 1st, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and short thick moustache dark ; dress, dark suit, bowler hat. 2nd, age about 35, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, thin face, hair and mous- tache dark brown ; dress, brown suit, bowler hat. 3rd, age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 5 in., long dark beard and moustache ( turning grey >; dress, black- morning suit, black bowler hat. Information to Supt. Cooke, Staple Hill. APPREHENSIONS. 12'.- Metropolitan Police District, Criminal Investigation Depart- ment.— JAMES BAKER, Case No. 1, 18th May last. 122.— Derbyshire, Eckington ( County) — HARRY GOODWIN, alias DAY, Ac., Case No 19, 19th inst. MISSING 123.— YEUS ADOLPH FREDEGOD CHRIS- TENSEN, age 16, height 4 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, blue and red tattoo marks on right forearm. A native of Copenhagen. — WALTER RODEIS, age 16, height about 5 ft., complexion fair, hair light. A native of Konige- berg, Germany. Both are unable to speak English. They left the schooner Kruse at Silvertown on 9th inst., in an oak boat 15 ft. long, painted dark brown, tarred bottom, white and light grey inside, 2 movable and 3 fixed thwarts, 5 diamond- shaped wooden fendoffs nailed on both sides. Last seen going in the direction of Southend. Information to be forwarded to the Danish Consul, Muscovy House, Tower Hill, E. C. 37H18