POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 1901. VOL. XVIII., No. 1780. EQIJL 1. All announcement* for insertion in the POLICE GAZHTTE, and all communications relating to them, should he addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will he inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken uvon 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 given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property ivill be inserted at a cost of 15i. per portrait, and of 7s. 6d. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must he guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must he signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. LTIOST s. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not lets rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcementt of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and, as far as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in 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 noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. TTu y must be clearly written on one side of the paper only ; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office. New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. R. ANDERSON. Editor. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette " will be found arranged for easy reference as fol- lows s— ( a) Regulations at top of first page. fb) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged, as far as practicable, in alphabetical order. ( c) Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. Letters relating to criminal business addressed by other Police Forces to Scotland Yard, are very frequently delayed, owing to the envelopes con- taining them being directed incorrectly or inade- quately. In such cases prompt attention cannot be assured unless the letters are addressed " The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W." APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1. — A Division* — For conspiracy and fraud ( bogus photographic agency)— ERNEST FREWTRELL HOPPER, alias E. FREWTRELL, age about 24, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair and eyes dark brown. A native of London. Warrant issued. 2.— C Division.— CHARLES W. CHAP- MAN, Case No. 2, 27th July last, not to be arrested. 3.— C Division. — For embezzling, 8th inst., £ 8 15s. 2£ d.— WALTER BURDER, age about 28, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion, hair, and eyes dark; dress, dark cardigan jacket, dark trousers, peak cap and wrapper, dark grey overcoat, lace boots. A fishmonger's carman. Warrant issued. 4.— C Division.— For stealing, 14th inst., £ 20 ( including a crossed cheque for £ 11, dated 13th January, 1901, on the Union Bank, Totten- ham Court Road Branch, drawn by W. A. Schlesinger, payable to G. H. Fisher & Co. (& Co. in perforation); 1 for £ 2 4s. 4d., on Cox's Bank, Charing Cross, drawn by Mr. Wise, Lieutenant, 13th Hussars, payable to Lowe & Wylde; 1 for 13s. 6d., on Jensen's Bank, " Lloyd's. Bank has taken over the business " printed thereon, drawn by W. Batchelor, payable to Lowe & Wylde)— H. KNAPPERT, age about 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache light brown, small eyes, 2 or 3 long cut marks on cheek, shrugs his shoulders and bends his head forward when talking, can speak French, German, and Spanish fluently; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, dark tweed trousers, dark grey sac overcoat ( slanting hip pockets, black velvet collar), silk or black bowler hat, brown boots. Was employed as a chemist's dispenser; supposed a native of Cologne. 5.— E Division.— For stealing a lady's gold keyless watch, maker " Faller, Bristol " ; 1 gold curb- pattern Albert, heart- shape locket attached, " R" in pearls thereon— GEORGE HENRY HILL, age 23, height 6 ft., stout build, complexion ruddy, full round face, hair brown, slight mous- tache dark, eyes grey, tattooed on both forearms and back of right hand, of military appearance; dress, brown reefer jacket suit, grey cloth cap, low shoes, wearing leather belt with brass studs. A native of Birmingham. 6.— S Division. — For fraud— SARAH JACOBS, alias TAYLOR, Office No. 302( 5- 00, age 31, height 5 ft. 2J in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes dark brown, scar on left cheek and forehead, burn scar left elbow; dress, long brown ulster, black cape and skirt, black sailor hat. A native of Ycule, Somersetshire. She calls upon followers of religious bodies, representing she has come into a sum of money, and borrows money to pay solicitors' fees. Warrant issued. 7.— T Division .— For stealing £ 51 2s. 3d. — EDWIN GEORGE GUY, age 30, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, clean shaved, hair light; dress, dark blue overcoat, dark check trousers, white silk muffler, black hard felt hat, brown lace boots. May seek employment at stables. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BREC ONSHIRE. 8.— Crickhowell { County).— For stealing £ 1— A MAN, age 30 to 32, height about 5 ft. 8 in.,, complexion dark, broad forehead ; dress, grey double- breasted jacket suit, dark cap, black tie. He pretends to make a purchase at a shop, and asks for change, which he picks up and runs off with. Supposed identical with MAN, Case No. 41, 21st September, 1900. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Winterson, Crickhowell. CHESHIRE. 9.— Liscard [ County). — For embezzling £ 87 0s. 7d. — WILLIAM HENRY BUSHELL, age about 32, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion ruddy, hair and moustache light brown, eyes blue or grey ; well dressed. A native of Seacombe. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Liscard. 10. - Middlewich { County).— For stealing a silver English lever watch, No. 5852; 1 white metal watch guard, curb pattern ; and a brown leather purse containing 12s.— WILLIAM MOSS, alias LANGLEY, age 19±, height 5 ft, 3^ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar on back of head. Is a deserter from the 122nd Battery Royal Field Artillery. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Large, Middlewich. 11.— Nantwich ( County).— For stealing a gold- filled semi- hunter Waltham lever watch, enamelled figures around outer case ; 1 9 ct. chain, graduated curb pattern, with bar and swivel— WILLIAM EUGENE BURKE, age 24, height 5 ft. 9J in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue, tombstone, wreath, and boy tattooed right fore- arm ; dress, fawn coloured tweed suit with red spots, red tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots, wearing a gold hunter watch, supposed silver chain, curb pattern, an 18 ct. snake ring, and a 9 ct. keeper ring; had in his possession a yellow tin box, about 24 by 16 in. A valet; native of Kilkenny. Has served in the Lancashire Militia. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Meredith, Nantwich. DERBYSHIRE. 12.— GIOSSOp ( Borough). — For stealing £ 17 9s. Gd. 7th inst,— ARNOLD REVELL, age 20, height 5 ft, 2 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, W 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1901. • eyes grey; dress, dark blue vicuna suit, dark brown overcoat, light blue flowered muffler, blue cap. A native of Hadfield, Derby. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Hodgson, Glossop. ESSEX. 13. Chelmsford ( County).— For failing to report— Licence- holder JOHN W. NEWDICK, alias J. H. SCOTT, Office No. 2760- 00, age 36, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion dark, hair brown, • eyes hazel, indistinct tattoo mark right forearm, scar centre forehead, mole left of neck. Sentenced at Wisbeach, 6th January, 1897, to 5 years penal servitude for larceny in dwelling houses. Licenced • 6th October last. T. X. 281. Warrant issued. IL— Chelmsford ( County).— For stealing £ 130, 13th inst.— EDWARD STONE, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair brown, moustache ( about a week's growth) light; dress, dark pepper and salt colour jacket, black paint mark on back, striped trousers, blue neckerchief with white spots, light cap, low shoes. A wood- man ; native of Hockley. Warrant issued. 15.— Chelmsford ( County).— For burglary, 12th inst., and stealing an old double- case silver Geneva hunter watch, No. 25982, maker ( supposed) Loveday, Chelmsford, imitation gold chain and guinea; 1 briar pipe, short straight stem, black mouthpiece, silver band; 1 meerschaum cigar holder, imitation Turk's head, in black case, mouthpiece deficient; 1 gardener's buck- horn handle knife, " Long" on blade ; 1 dark drab cap, lining yellow— A YOUTH, age about 18, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., thin pale face, hair ( inclined to curl) light brown, carries his head forward ; dress, short dark mixture jacket, old light cloth trousers, ragged at bottoms, old boots, and the stolen cap, which is too large. Supposed a native of Lincolnshire. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. 16.— Colchester ( County).— For stealing, 4th inst., at West Bergholt, a pneumatic safety bicycle, black enamelled, 1J in. Dunlop tyres, Road- ster handle bars, cork handles, old pattern cover on front wheel and new pattern cover on back, 30 in. front, 28 in. back, maker Crisp, Lycett saddle, Reynolds' chain, rat- trap pedals, new Dunlop nickel pump— A MAN, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, pointed chin, hair and slight moustache light; dress, black diagonal morning coat, dark trousers with light stripe, black hard felt hat, tan gloves. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ackers, Colchester. 17.— Halstead ( County).— For stealing at Earl's Colne, 4th inst., a pneumatic " Swift" bicycle, black enamelled, dropped handle bar, cork handles, black tips, ' 96 pattern frame, Warwick tyre on front wheel, Dunlop tyre back wheel, 28 in. wheels, fitted with in. block chain, rat- trap pedals, about 65 gear, plated inflator, New Departure bell, old saddle, round plated lamp, front glass cracked, 1 red, 1 green glass at sides— — CLAYDON, age about 26, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, long thin face, Roman nose, hair and slight moustache light; dress, black coat, light tweed trousers, black hard felt hat, long dark tie. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Barnard, Halstead. 18.— Harwich ( County).— FRANK KAME KICHI, Case No. 20, 28th ult., not to be arrested. W.— Latchingdon ( County).— For bigamy at Harwich, 6th December, 1899— JOHN SAMP- SON RICHARDSON, alias JOHN SAMPSON FUNNELL, age about 39, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair dark brown, moustache, may be wearing side whiskers. A native of Hailsham, Sussex. May seek employment at brickfields. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Halsey, Latchingdon. 20.— Southend - on - Sea ( County). — For embezzling £ 5, 15th ult. — WILLIAM GRUNDY, age 22, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, slight moustache light, eyes blue, carries his head slightly forward, walks badly; dress, blue serge jacket suit, blue cloth yachting cap. A native of Southend- on- Sea. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea. HAMPSHIRE. 21.— Aldershot ( County). — For stealing £ 181, 20th ult.— WILLIAM McLAUGHLIN, age 37, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair black, moustache dark, eyes brown, O. S. H. M., crown and stars tattooed on left forearm, heart and sword right forearm, swinging gait, addicted to drink, has a habit of twirling his moustache, or rubbing his hands when talking ; wearing ( when last seen) a dark overcoat and black bowler hat. Is a colour- sergeant of the 1st Royal Home Counties Reserve Regiment. 22.— Aldershot ( County).— For stealing £ 154, 22nd ult.— ALBERT COLE, age 23, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue ; dress, brown lounge suit, light mackin- tosh with velvet collar, light cap. A corporal of the 10th Battery Royal Field Artillery. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 23.— Alton ( County).— For burglary, 14th inst.— HARRY SEARLE, age 24, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, hands and arms tattooed ; dress, black coat, grey vest, blue trousers, heavy lace boots. A native of Horsham. Absconded 14th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. James, Alton. 24.— Bournemouth ( County).— For steal- ing, 11th inat., a gold watch ( recovered)— A MAN, age 30, height 6 ft., slight build, complexion fair, hair, slight moustache and side whiskers light, eyes blue, thick lips, large nose, scar top of right eye and right thumb ; dress, dark coat and vest with dark brown stripes, dark trousers, black tie with light stripe, red and blue shot silk muffler, black bowler hat. He took lodgings, stating he had just come from Paris, and that his luggage would arrive shortly. Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. 25.— Ringwood ( County).— For unlawful wounding — HERBERT TRICKETT, age 28, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, eyes hazel; dress, dark coat, cord trousers ( tight- fitting), cap. A native of Ferndown, Dorset. May seek employ- ment on public works. Is a notorious poacher. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Payne, Ringwood. 26.— Portsmouth ( Borough). — For em- bezzling £ 7 6s. 6d.— JAMES ROBERTSON, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( nearly bald) dark brown, moustache light; dress, new black overcoat, light check tweed suit, red tie, brown cap, lace boots. Has been em- ployed as a brewer's drayman. Absconded 29th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Portsmouth. 27.— Southampton ( Borough).— For ob- taining credit while an undischarged bankrupt— JOHN HOWE, age 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., broad shoulders, complexion fresh, full round face, hair and moustache light, eyes grey. A cabinet maker and joiner ; native of Dorchester. Warrant issued. 28.— Southampton ( Borough).— For steal- ing £ 55 19s. 9d., the monies of the Boilermakers' and Iron Ship Builders' Society— HENRY ASH- DOWN, age 52, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., square build, broad shoulders, short neck, complexion sallow, long features, flat nose, hair ( turning grey) brown, slight moustache light, may now be growing a beard ; dress, dark double- breasted reefer jacket, dark trousers and overcoat, black hard felt hat. A boilermaker ; native of Brighton. Warrant issued. 29.— Southampton ( Borough).— For steal- ing, 6th inst., 500 one- dollar American notes ; 50 two dollar do.; 1 thousand- lyre Italian note; 1 twenty- five- lyre do.; 25 five- lyre do.; 3 fifty- lyre do.; 2 ten- lyre do.; 2 one- lyre do. ; 15 one- dollar Canadian notes ; 15 hundred- dollar do. ; 5 hundred- franc Belgian notes; 15 twenty- franc do.; 8 hundred- franc Swiss notes ; 1 two- dollar Costo Rico peso note ; 1 one- dollar do.; 4 one- dollar Havanna notes; 1 five- dollar do.: 3 ten- guildei Dutch notes ; 3 hundred- mark German notes ; 1 fifty- mark do.; 1 five- mark do. ; 1 fifty- peseta Spanish note ; 2 fifty- kromer Swedish notes ; 500 five and ten- kromer Swedish notes ; 10 five- drachma Greek notes ; 2 one- drachma do. ; 3 £ 1 Nova Scotia notes; 1 £ 1 Colonial notes 15 one- marka Finnish notes; 1 ten- marka do.; 1 five- marka do.; 1 five- hundred- reis Brazilian note; 1 two- peso Argentine Republic note; 2 parchment Chinese notes; about 10 ten dollar notes, each of different South American Republics; 2 one- dollar Chilian notes; 2 twenty- dollar gold pieces; 1 ten- dollar do.; 20 five- dollar do.; 1 twenty- lyre Pope Paul piece ; 6 one- third guinea pieces ; 1 rose gold noble; 2 very old Turkish dollars ; 8 very old Turkish half- dollars ; 5 ten- guilder Dutch gold pieces; 2 quarter- dollar Canadian pieces; 2 one- dollar American pieces ( pendants); 1 old English guinea, Mary and William ( pendant) ; 151 Kruger sovereigns ( one a pendant); 51 Kruger half- sovereigns ( one a pendant) ; about £ 2 in Kruger silver and copper coins; 4 valuable old gold coins, very thin ; 6 twenty peseta Spanish gold pieces; 2 ten- peseta do.; 10 twenty- mark German gold pieces ; 4 ten- mark do.; 5 sovereigns, Argentine Republic; 1 twenty- kromer Swedish gold piece; 1 ten- thousand reis Brazilian gold piece ; 5 twenty- franc French gold pieces ; 2 ten- franc do.; 6 five- franc do. ( with holes); 1 single- stone diamond pin, oval shape ; 1 diamond stud, setting broken; 1 lady's gold ring, set with rubies, one paste stone ; 1 set diamond studs, enamelled blue; and £ 30, in- cluding 2 1887 £ 5 pieces— JOHN JAMES HAR- RISON, age about 21, height 5" ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion ruddy, round face, hair light, clean shaved ; dress, long dark mixture overcoat, dark suit, peak cap, lace boots with patent leather toe- caps. Stated he was a native of London. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 30.— Ledbury ( County).— For assault and night poaching, 23rd ult.— ROBERT CALE, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, long face, high cheek bones, hair light, eyes grey; dress, dark jacket and vest, cotton cord trousers, grey cap, strong lace boots. A hop string worker.— FRANK CALE, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light, eyes grey, bridge of nose has been broken ; dress, dark jacket and vest, grey trousers and cap, strong lace boots. A carpenter and joiner. Natives of Ledbury. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. HER TFORDSHIRE. 31.— Watford ( County)— For larceny ( bailee) — WILLIAM GRASS, age 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, slight mous- tache brown, rather long face and chin, usually wears light brown suit. A labourer; native of Watford. Has served in the Army.— ANNIE GRASS, age 24, height 5 ft., slight build, com- plexion sallow, thin face, hair ( inclined to curl) dark brown, cross- eyed ; dress, usually fawn colour costume, black sailor hat. A native of Watford, Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wood, Watford. 32.— St. Albans ( City).— For embezzle- ment— HENRY MUCKLESTONE, age about 23, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache light, eyes blue ; dress, brown mixture jacket suit, brown cap, lace shoes. A journeyman butcher; native of Toddington, Bed- fordshire. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Blatch, St. Albans. KENT. 33.— Chatham ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences — JAMES OLIVER, alias BULLOCK, age about 45, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light, eyes blue ; dress, grey overcoat, black trousers, black felt hat, carried a blacK bag. Warrant issued. 34— Chatham ( County).— For forging a receipt for £ 18— FRANK BARTON THOMP- SON, age 30 to 35, height about 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes ( sunken) dark, walks badly, looks out of the corners of his eyes, speaks with Lancashire accent; dress, check suit, black morning coat, blue shirt, hard felt hat, or cap, light lace or button boots. Supposed a native of Manchester. Warrant issued. 35 — Chatham ( County). — For deserting their wives and families— WILLIAM HUNT, alias BARNEY, BARNES, and EATON, age 22, height 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, complexion fair, moustache light, eyes grey, lost left forearm, part of a woman tattooed on right forearm; dress, blue coat and cap, fustian trousers. A labourer. — JOHN BEETON, age 41, height 5 ft. 5| in., complexion fresh, beard and moustache light ( turning grey), eyes grey, scar over left eye and bridge of nose, ring tattooed on one of left fingers, bracelet left wrist; dress, tweed suit. A labourer. — JOHN BROUGHTON, age 43, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion pale, hair ( turning grey), beard and moustache brown, eyes brown; wearing tweed trousers and vest. A cooper. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Sargent, Chatham. m.- Maidstone ( Borough). — For em- bezzling £ 6 5s. — FREDERICK PRATT, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion very pale, hair light brown, eyes ( supposed) grey ; wearing black frock coat, silk hat, or black morning coat and felt hat. A native of Maidstone. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Maidstone. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PORTRAIT OF A PERSON WANTED. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 37— Newport { Borough).— For embezzle- ment— ERNEST PRICE, age 21, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion ruddy, round features, hair light brown, slight moustache light; dress, long dark grey overcoat, dark jacket and vest, light cord breeches, brown leather leggings, black bowler hat. Has been employed in delivering bread; native of Newport. May enlist. Absconded 9th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, New- port. KENT. 38.— Tunhridge Wells { Borough).— For stealing, 26th ult., from a boarding- house, a lady's old- fashioned silver hunter watch, " Examined by Dent, Cockspur Street," engraved on inner case, crest ( stag's head) on outer case, engine- turned case, much worn ; 1 brooch of gold cross bars, gold balls at each end ; 1 brown morocco purse, lined crimson water silk ; 1 lady's gold watch, flowered case, gold dial, inner case much dis- coloured ; 1 long gold cable pattern brooch; 1 long gold neck chain, small link pattern ; 1 lady's small gold ring, set 10 or 12 turquoise ; 1 lady's gold ring, set 5 small diamonds; 1 do., rather large single stone diamond ring; 1 lady's gold watch, chased back ; 1 gold chased oblong locket, plain centre ; ] jet brooch ; 1 gold curb pattern do.; 1 gold chain, rope pattern ; 1 plain gold cross, l£ in. long; 1 gold expanding bracelet; 1 15 ct. gold bracelet, ball edges ; 1 silver coin brooch ( supposed a 5 cent, piece) ; 1 round gold brooch, raised rose in centre; 1 lady's gold cable ring ; 1 pair gold earrings, set rubies; 1 gold horseshoe brooch ; 1 old gold brooch, " A. E. J." in raised gold letters on front, place at back for hair— A MAN, age about 23, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion pale, broad face, broad flat nose, thick lips, hair dark, clean shaved, large eyes ; dress, black coat and vest, black ( tight fitting) trousers, black overcoat, light tweed hat, patent leather shoes. He left behind a port- manteau, Gladstone bag, & c., which were after- wards found to have been stolen from a railway station. Information to Chief Constable Prior, Tun- bridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. £ 39.— Charley { County).— For stealing a pair of boots ( recovered) and a sleeved vest— JAMES GREEN, age 18, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion sallow, hair ( rather long) black, large head, appears to be of weak intellect; dress, sleeved vest, dark trousers, grey scarf, clogs. A farm labourer. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 40.— Rochdale { Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences, 1st inst.— CHARLES ANDEliSON, alias FREDERICK GEORGE WILLS, & c., Office No. 2962- 98, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, false upper teeth ; wears a dark grey over- coat with large buttons, black hard felt hat, stand- up - collar, dark bow tie, tan gloves, carried an umbrella. See Case No. 28, 28th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Barry, Roch- dale. 41.— Warrington { Borough).— For obtain- ing money by false pretences— A MAN, age about 23, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark. He callR on licenced victuallers, & c., stating that he is authorised to collect on behalf of the Ragged School authorities, who are about to give an enteitainment to the children, and produces a small pocket book in which the subscriber enteis the amount of his contribution. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Talbot, Warring- ton. NORFOLK. 42.— Norwich { City). — For bigamy PADRAIC MURTHYR BENNETT, alias PETER MURTHIA BENNETT, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, high check bones, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, wall s with short quick steps. A butcher ; supposed . i native of Liverpool. Has been employed by Army and Navy contractors and on cattle boats. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Winch, Nor- wich. OXFORDSHIRE. 43.— Deddington ( County).— For disobey- ing a bastardy order— ARTHUR BIGGE, age 27, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey. A shoe laster ; native of Earls' Barton, Northamptonshire. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Hope, Deddington. 44.— Banbury { Borough).— On commitment warrant for non- payment of bastardy arrears— HARRY PROFFITT, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown. A farm labourer ; native of Leamington. Information to the Chief Constable, Banbury. SHROPSHIRE. 45.— Oswestry ( County).— For an offence under the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 14th July, 1900— CORNELIUS LEWIS, age 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, small moustache dark; usually wears sleeved vest, cord trousers, grey cap, strong lace boots. A labourer; native of Woolstone, t-' alop. May endeavour to enlist. Warrant issued. 46.— Oswestry { Couyity). — For stealing, 14th inst., 1 22 ct. gold wedding ring; 1 silver watch chain plain links, seal with redstone one side, mottled and green the other attached ; 1 pair woollen pants ; 1 pair white woollen stockings ; 1 dark blue round jacket and vest; 1 pair light mixture trousers; 1 pair braces, red stripes ; 2 silk handkerchiefs ( 1 red, 1 blue); 1 razor; and £ 35— ORLANDO BROWN, age 29, height about 5 ft. 6 in , weight about 9J stones, complexion fresh, hair ( hangs on forehead) and moustache dark, lost top part of left ear, other part very thick, flat nose ; dress, lavender colour suit, brown cap and boots. Has been employed as a file cutter, and travelled with a dancing bear and boxing booths. Warrant issued. 47.— Osvjestry { County). — For stealing, 26th ult., a dark brown rough cloth double- breasted waistcoat; 1 blue, black and white silk handkerchief; 1 do., various colours, with red and white spots— JOE , age about 25, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, hair, moustache and side whiskers brown, legs deformed below knees, turns his feet outwards when walking; dress, new blue pilot double- breasted jacket, dark brown corduroy trousers, dark peak cap, dark blue neckerchief with white stripe, lace boots, and stolen vest. Carried 2 bundles, containing G. W. R. porter's old corduroy jacket, and dark cloth jacket. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lewis, Oswestry. SOMERSETSHIRE. 48. — Bridgwater { Borough).— For steal- ing, 20th ult., a silk umbrella, brown stick with rough knob, chased silver band, rather worn— H. FORD, age 60, height 5 ft. 1 in., stoops, slight build, hair, whiskers and moustache grey, walks with short quick steps, very talkative; dress, black coat and vest, brown overcoat, velvet collar, grey trousers, black bowler felt hat. A travelling watch and clock repairer. May have with him the following articles en- trusted to him for repairs: 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, plain face, gold hands, " M. S." on outside case, " M. Selman " on inside do.; 1 small gold chain, locket attached; 1 lady's silver Geneva watcb, No. 54783, figures encircled with gold, gold hands; 1 nearly new American lever watch ; 1 gold signet ring, set bloodstone; 1 silver- plated pencil case. W, ii- rant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bridgwater. S TA FFORDSHIRE. 19.— Lichfield { County).— For failing to report— Licence- holder JOHN JOHNSON, Office No.- 3235- OO, age 56, heights ft. 6 in., complexion sjillow, hair dark brown, eyes grey, flag on staff, t wo anchors, pile of shot, and bracelet left arm, lost top left forefinger, bracelet back right wrist. Sentenced at Stafford Assizes, 10th December, 1891, to 12 years penal servitude for wounding. Licenced Ist ult. R. 453. Information to Supt. Barrett, Lichfield. 50.— Wolverhampton { Borough). — For failing to report— Supervisee JOHN EDWARD DIBBLE, alias JOHN DIPPLE, Office No. 2895- 00, age 21, height 5 ft. 4j in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, dot and 2 molts outside left forearm, indistinct marks back of left forearm. A tube drawer. Sentenced at Birming- ham on April 30th, 1900, to 6 months hard labour imprisonment and 1 year Police supervision for stealing a wooden drawer and £ 3. Liberated 29th October last. Information to Capt. Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. SURREY. 51.— Chertsey { County).— For embezzling 12s. 7d., 15th inst.— EDWARD H. WILKINSON, age 27, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, com- plexion pale, thin face, hair light, clean shaved, scar on bridge of nose, cross flags tattooed on back of both hands, rings on fingers; dress, brown tweed check overcoat, dark jacket, blue serge trousers, tweed cap. A grocer's porter. Has served in the Royal Marines; supposed a Canadian. Absconded l5th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( East). 52.— Hastings { Borough).— For stealing, between 1st and 4th inst., a lady's small gold Geneva watch, gold dial, black figures, chased back with shield, " E. R." supposed scratched thereon— HARRY WILLIAMS, age 20 to 25, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, full round face, hair very light; dress, rough dark serge jacket and vest, grey trousers, blue striped muffler, soft felt hat. Represented that he was a carpenter in the employ of the London County Council. Is identical with MAN, Case No. 72, 4th inst. Warrant issued. 53.— Hastings { Borough). — For stealing, 15th inst., a lady's gold ring, set 1 diamond, 2 sapphires and 2 rubies; 1 very old American ring, containing hair under stone; 1 lady's gold ring, set small diamond ; 1 15 ct. gold brooch, set large diamond in centre; 1 gold brooch, gold heart in centre, set pearls, diamond in centre of heart; 1 lady's open face gold watch, chased back, maker " Kaye, Doncaster," " M. E. W." engraved outside of inner case; 1 lady's gold Albert, fine link pattern, heavy gold Maltese cross, " M. E. W." engraved on back ; 1 large gold locket, chased, 1 small do., set pearls, attached; 1 gold bracelet, chased, safety chain and padlock attached ; 1 gold Aquamis brooch ; 1 pair silver bracelets, chased, Chinese make and pattern; 1 lady's gold watch, open face, gold dial, black hands and figures, " M. C." in monogram on back ; 2 very old gold rings, Chinese make and pattern, valuable ; 1 gold bracelet, set large diamond; 1 do., set cameo ; 1 gold Moyake brooch, with dove in nest in centre ; 1 lady's gold ring, chased ; 1 oval neck pendant, black velvet attached; 1 pair gold earrings, set blue stone; 1" lady's gold watch, keyless, gold dial, black hands and figures; 1 long W 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1901. heavy gold neck chain, line link pattern, severa trinkets attached ; 1 lady's plain gold ring, heart set brilliants on top; 1 lady's gold ring, set 3 rubies anil 4 pearls; 1 do., set 1 pink stone, 2 emeralds and 6 pearls; 1 gold curb chain bracelet; 1 imitation gold bracelet, set pearls — By A MAN who gave the names of HAYWARD and COURTNEY, age 22 to 26, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion pale, prominent cheek bones, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyebrows dark, deep voice ; dress, long grey overcoat, dark grey suit, tight fitting trousers, deep turn down collar, and cap. Supposed identical with man Case No. 21, 1th inst., and Case No. 4'.), 11th inst. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. SUSSEX ( West). ' A.— Steyning [ County). — For embezzle- ment at New Shoreham, and failing to surrender to his bail— GEORGE HENRY SWALES, age 10, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, full face, hair and long heavy moustache brown, may be clean shaved, eyes grey; dress, black overcoat, jacket and vest, dark trousers brown leggings, lace boots, black hard felt hat. Is addicted to drink, plausible manner. A clerk; native of New Shoreham. Absconded 11th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hooker, Steyning. WARWICKSHIRE. 55.— Stratford- on- Avon ( County). For housebreaking, 6th inst., at Great Alne, and stealing a red and white quilt; 1 white do.; 2 pairs sheets; 1 white table cloth ; 2 bath towels; 1 brown mixture cloth suit; 1 pair black cloth trousers ; 1 do. vest; 1 pair dark brown trousers; 1 black hard felt hat; 1 new brown plaid cap ; 1 pair brown and white knitted gloves; 1 muffler with black, blue, and white stripes; 3 flannelette shirts; 3 coloured handkerchiefs; 1 white do.; 1 black leather purse; and a quantity of women's underclothing— WILLIAM HALL, age 15, height 5 ft, 10 in., hair brown, moustache light brown, squints, stoops slightly : wearing brown overcoat and black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lambourne, Stratford- on- Avon. 56.— Warwick ( County).— For stealing, 30th ult., a horse, saddle, and bridle ( recovered)— EDWIN PURCELL. age 25, height 5 ft. 1 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, rather large nose. A groom; native of Yardley. Attends race meetings. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ravenhall, Warwick. 57.— Birmingham ( City).— For misapply- ing £ 20— ALFRED FIRTH, age 27, height 5 ft. 9in., complexion pale, long thin face, hair and slight moustache and eyes brown, walks badly and turns his toes outwards; dress, dark brown check suit, brown soft hat, dark brown overcoat. A stone mason, native of Birmingham, late local Secretary to the Operative Stone Mason's Society. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Rafter, Bir- mingham. WORCES TERSHIRE. 58 — Stourport ( County).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Martley Union— ALFRED THOMPSON, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair and heavy moustache brown, limps slightly, wearing a truss; drees, dark suit. A labourer ; has been in the Army. Was accompanied by a youth, age 15 : dress, dark jacket and vest, light cord trousers. Supposed gone to Wales. Warrant issued. 59.— Stourport ( County).— For deserting his wife, leaving her chargeable to the Martley Union— WALTER ROWLEY, age 31, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., middle finger of 1 hand crooked, cut scar over left eyebrow. A farm labourer ; may be working as a bricklayer's labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Long, Stourport. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). M.— Thirsk [ County).— For deserting his wife and family, 1st October last— ALBERT FOXTON, alios ALFRED STOCKTON, age 31, height 5 ft. in., complexion and hair dark, moustache dark brown, eyes grey, 3 deep scars right shoulder blade, scar left eyebrow, right arm slightly stiff. A labourer or traction • engine driver. May be found at farms, public works, or with steam roundabouts. A native of Thirsk. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Cook, Thirsk. 61— Middlesbrough ( Borough). — For stealing, 22nd ult., an " Imperial" road racer bicycle, No. 41578 under bottom bracket, " Alhlay and Onions, Pneumatic Engineering Co., Ltd.," on transfer in gilt letters on head tube, Clipper Reflex tyres, ^ in. roller chain, American rever- sible handle bars, rat trap pedals, fancy chain wheel, a silver King of the Road lamp, and a Harrison's 48 B. G. new bell attached— WILLIAM ANDREWS ( supposed false), age about 30, height about 5 ft. 4 in., hair and slight moustache light; dress, light tweed suit, black hard felt hat. Appearance of an ironworker. 62. — Middlesbrough ( Borough). — For stealing 11th ult., 2 new black serge cloth suits, size 3— JAMES WllITWORTH, alias A1NSLEY and DAVIDSON, Office No. 3236- 00, age 43, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, moustache and imperial, scar left forearm, 2 scars left of chest, mole right of chest and left nipple; dress, bro wn and grey small check jacket suit, black hard felt hat, occasionally wears a silk hat and greenish coloured mackintosh. A contractor; native of London. Has been previously convicted at Stockton- on- Tees, Norwich, Bishop Auckland, Carlisle, and Durham, and was released from Parkhurst Prison on 1st December, 1900. Photo- graph may be seen on application. — Was accompanied by A WOMAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., stout build, complexion fresh, speal s with Irish accent; dress, brown or grey three- quarter cape, black dress with velvet trimming, wears a toque. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Ashe, Middles- brough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 63.— Barnsley ( County). — For obtaining money by false pretences— S. HOLMES ( supposed false), age about 42, height about 5 ft. 5 in., hair ( turning grey) whiskers and moustache dark; dress, brown overcoat, black and grey jacket and trousers, black vest, red spots, black hard felt hat, old lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Quest, Court House, Barnsley. 64. — Sheffield ( City). — For embezzle- ment — JOHN HENRY GREGORY, age 29, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, hair brown, mous- tache sandy ; dress, dark suit, dark overcoat with velvet collar, hard felt hat, lace boots. A pawn- broker ; native of Sheffield. Absconded 29th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Sheffield. 65.— York ( City).— For stealing £ 9 15s. 0d., 24th ult.— THOMAS LEES, age 28, height about 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, hair and eyes dark, moustache light brown, large nose with scar on bridge; dress, black coat and vest, navy blue trousers, dark tie, black hard felt hat, strong lace boots. A native of Nottingham ; was employed as a labourer at the Army Ordnance Stores. Warrant issued. M.— York ( City).— For obtaining by false pretences, 20th ult., a watch ( recovered) — MARGARET PENNY, alias NURSE STEWART, age 35 to 40, medium height, hair dark, marks on cheeks and nose. Is accompanied by A MAN, age about 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, clean shaved ; dress, black overcoat and suit, soft felt hat, carried a small black bag. She calls at clergymen's houses and endeavours to engage schoolrooms, under the pretence of giving enter- tainments to children. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Burrow, York. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BERKSHIRE. 67.— Wokingham ( County).— Committed for trial at Reading Assizes, charged with larceny — JOSEPH ALBERT FISHER, age 24, height 5 ft. 4- J in., complexion fresh, hair, beard and moustache light brown, eyes hazel, left little finger deformed, scar left thumb ; dress, black jacket, brown fustian waistcoat, brown cord trousers, blue guernsey, black neckerchief, dark cap, and old low shoes. A native of Aldershot. Has been convicted at Aldershot and Farnham.— THOMAS WHITE, alias " MUSH," age 32, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes ( left weak) grey, scars left jaw and side of neck, left forearm, and on back, star back left hand, Rose and several dots right forearm ; dress, long dark overcoat, plaid lining, black jacket, cord trousers, blue neckerchief, dark cap, heavy lace boots. Supposed previously convicted. Photographs can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. CUMBERLAND. 68.— Carlisle ( County). — Remanded till 19th inst, for larceny— FREDERICK THOMAS BREESON, age 28, height 5 ft. 3 in., broad shoulders, complexion fair, hair brown, eyes blue, hunch - backed, point of left thumb and nail bruised ; dress, dark grey jacket and vest, blue trousers, dark cap. States he is a native of King's Lynn. Has resided in London, Leeds, and various towns in Yorkshire, Westmoreland, and Cumber- land, and has been employed as a painter by the Midland Railway Co.— ELIZABETH GRAHAM BREESON, wife of above, age 26, height 5 ft. 5i in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes light blue, advanced in pregnancy ; dress, black cashmere bodice and skirt, blue cloth cape, fur collar, black sailor hat, low shoes, of good address. States she is a native of Deptford, London. Pawntickets for clothing, gold rings, brooches, & c., were found in their possession. Information to Supt. Graham, Carlisle. ESSEX. 69.— Chelmsford ( County).— Committed for trial at Essex Assizes, charged with an indecent assault— WILLIAM HESLOP, age 25, height 5 ft. 8f in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, cross, " In memory of my mother," tattooed on right forearm, ring on left third finger, scar right temple, mole left thigh. A plasterer; native of Gateshead. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 70.— Dursley ( County). — Sentenced, 14th inst., to 21 days imprisonment for larceny at Berkeley, 10th inst.— WILLIAM JONES ( sup- posed false), age 49, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) and moustache dark brown, eyes hazel; dress, dark coat and vest, dark cord trousers, blue spotted neckerchief, grey cap, old lace boots. Supposed a native of Bristol. States he served 12 years in the King's Royal Rifle Corps. Is believed to be wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Biggs, Dursley. HAMPSHIRE. 71.— Fareham ( County).— Remanded till 21st inst. for stealing 8 fowls ( recovered) — SHADRACH MERRILL, age 34, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, second joint of right little finger and right knee enlarged, scar right knee, cut mark left side of head, indistinct marks tattooed on left forearm; dress, dark double- breasted reefer coat, moleskin trousers and vest, light cap, heavy lace boots. A navvy; native of Shirrell Heath. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. 72 — Southampton ( Borough). — Com- mitted for trial at next Assizes for stealing a bicycle— EWALD WENDEL, age 22, height 5 ft, 4 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes hazel, ring with chain across centre tattooed inside right forearm; dress, light brown mackintosh coat, black cloth jacket with white stripes, black cloth trousers, light check cap, brown leather boots. A waiter; native of Berlin. 73.— Southampton ( Borough) .— Com- mitted for trial at next Assizes for stealing a bicycle— JOB VAN PEL, age 19, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes brown, 1895 tattooed on back of right hand, large brown fleshy lump on back of left shoulder ; dress, black cloth overcoat, grey coat and vest, old mixture trousers, black bowler hat. A steward; native of Helder, Holland. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. HERTFORDSHIRE, 71.— Hertford ( County). — Remanded in custody for larceny — ROBERT SMITH, alias WILLIAM HARMER, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, female's head, rose, " E. S." right forearm, crown, flags, figure of a woman, shamrock and 2 dots left forearm, 1 tooth deficient in upper jaw ; dress, red shirt, cord trousers, black wrapper, brown mixture cap. Information to Supt. Shore, Hertford. TUESDAY, JANUABY 15, 1901. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 ;,"). Hitchin ( County).— Remanded till 22nd inst. for stealing, 11th inst., at Baldock, a bicycle ( recovered) — GEORGE LAWSON ( supposed false), age 20 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 6} in., complexion fair, hair light brown, slight moustache light, eyes grey, rather prominent nose, which has been broken, a number of small warts on both hands, small scar left side of nose ; dress, short black jacket, dark vest, grey striped trousers, dark tweed cap, heavy lace boots. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Reynolds, Hitchin. SUSSEX ( East). 76.— Eastbourne( Borough)— Remanded till 22nd inst., charged with robbery with violence— FERDINAND HOMANN, age 25, height 5 ft. 4f ins., complexion sallow, hair light brown, eyes grey, 3 scars on front of left forearm. A kitchen porter, native of Himbergen, Hamburg. States he came to England about 2 years ago, and that he has been einploj ed at London, Scarborough, South- end, and Hastings. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 77.— J Division.— 7th inst., about 25 pairs men's tweed trousers ; 12 youths' blue serge jackets; 0 Rugby suits ; 16 American suits; 30 to 40 pairs elastic braces ( various), spring pattern. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. A YRSHIRE. £ 100 REWARD. IS— Kilmarnock ( Burgh).— 1st inst., by shopbreaking, 367 gem and diamond rings in 9 ct., 15 ct., and 18 ct. ( including 3 with registered Nos. 0213, 234861, 286542 ; 1 with 3 diamonds, canoe setting ; 1 with 3 diamonds, tablet setting ; 1 with 2 diamonds and 1 sapphire ; 1 with 2 diamonds and 1 sapphire, canoe setting, grooved shoulders ; 1 with 3 sapphires and 4 diamonds, canoe setting ; 1 with 3 sapphires and 4 diamonds, claw setting ; 1 with 2 sapphires and 4 roses ; 1 with 3 sapphires and 2 pearls, canoe setting; 1 with 2 diamonds and 1 turquoise, claw setting ; 1 with 3 emeralds and 2 diamonds ; 1 with 3 opals and 4 roses ; 1 with 4 rubies and 4 diamonds ; 1 with 5 rubies, 2 diamonds, and 4 roses) ; 27 9 ct. wedding rings ; 135 18 ct. do.; 27 9 ct. and 18 ct. mourning rings ; 18 9 ct. and 18 ct. signet rings ; 30 18 ct. keeper rings ; 87 9 ct. do.; 234 bracelets ( bright gold), 9 ct. and 15 ct., buckle, engraved, and other patterns; 30 chain bracelets, 9 ct., mostly curb patterns ; 16 suites studs and links, 9 ct. and 15 ct., plain and engraved patterns; 34 gold Alberts, 9 ct., mostly wire patterns; 24 ladies' do., 9 ct., mostly fancy patterns; 6 long gold guards. Belcher, woven, and Prince of Wales pattern ; 136 gold brooches, 9 ct. and 15 ct., set with diamonds, rubies, pearls, and sapphires ; 28 gold pendants, 9 and 15 ct., some heart shaped and set with diamonds and pearls; 40 gold scarf pins, in- cluding 1 horseshoe set with diamonds, and having stem tapped for safety nut: 44 necklets, 9 ct. and 15 ct., patterns— Prince of Wales, Belcher, woven, ball, and trace, 1 set with pearls; 1 15 ct. gold necklet, Prince of Wales pattern, having 3 pen- dants hanging heart- shaped, with lovers' knot on top; 1 do., large pearl- set pendant in centre and 2 smaller ones at sides ; 57 seals and badges, 9 ct., various stones ; 62 ladies' gold watches, 9,14, and 18 ct., including 1 18 ct. keyless demi- hunting English lever, No. 28530, compensation balance, i plate, 10 holes jewelled, enamel dial, plain case, name on movement " John Brown, Kilmarnock " ; 12 gold watches, 9, 14, and 18 ct., mostly keyless. All the above articles have one or more of the following private marks scratched inside:— L1Z> bl X V • K — Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 6 in., moustache ( drooping at ends) light, round shouldered, and leans forward; wearing blue overcoat and brown boots. The above reward will be paid to any person by the Fine Art and General Insurance Co., Ltd., 48 West Regent Street, Glasgow, who shall give such information as will lead to the conviction of the thief or thieves, and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount of property recovered in the condition in which it was taken. Information to Chief Constable Hill, Kilmar- nock. BERKSHIRE. 79.— Wokingham ( County).— 13th inst., a three- quarter plate silver Geneva watch, seconds hands, back spring weak; 3 cheques ( 1st, for £ 4 14s., No. H 3700, dated January 10th, 1901, Messrs. John Simond, Charles Simonds & Co., pay Messrs. Heasman & Ward, signed W. B. Hollis, crossed, Wokingham branch ; 1 for £ 9 17s. 0d., dated January 12th, 1901, Messrs. J. & C. Simonds, Bankers, Reading, pay Messrs. Heas- man & Ward, signed John Simonds; 1 for £ 2 2s. 0d., No. 36633, 15 Lombard Street, London, January 11th, 1901, Messrs. Roberts, Lubbock & Co., pay Messrs. Heasman & Ward, signed F. Vere Allfrey). Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. CHESHIRE. SO.— Chester ( City).— A lady's 18 ct. gold ring, cat's eye in centre, surrounded by 14 diamonds; 1 do., set 5 stones ( rubies and diamonds) ; 1 do. marquise ring, set 14 diamonds ; 1 do. chased ring. Suspicion is attached to MAN, Case No. 27, 21st ult. 29th ult., a " Rover" light roadster bicycle, No. 11522, Dunlop tyres, brake, steel mudguards, metal gear case, Rover saddle, rubber pedals, black enamelled. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Chester. KENT. 85.— Dover ( Borough).— 2nd inst., from a boarding house, 1 gold bracelet; 1 keeper ring, set 2 pearls and 1 turquoise ; 1 old garnet neck- lace ; 1 crystal locket with emeralds and ruby, horseshoe interlaced; 1 lady's gold watch, face cracked, part of enamel for monogram broken off; 1 old topaz ring, encircled with garnets and pearls ; 1 gipsy ring, set 1 diamond ; 1 silver gilt bangle, with 2 serpents' heads; 1 gold locket, Maltese cross both sides ; 1 lady's tine gold chain; 1 heavy gold chain, broken in centre— By A MAN, age 20 to 25, height 5 ft, 9 or 10 in., broad shoulders, hair ( short) dark, clean shaved, high cheek bones, large mouth, upper lip overhangs, long feet, thick bass voice ; dress, long dark over- coat, dark grey jacket, tight- fitting trousers, soft grfiy felt hat, button boots. Identical with MAN, Case No. 21, 4th inst. Information to Head Constable Sanders, Dover. 86.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— 2nd inst., from a fishing smack, a pair of dark twill trousers; 1 cloth cap ; 1 pair Wellington boots; 1 new trawl net— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair and moustache light, wearing blue jacket, guernsey, supposed stolen trousers. A fisherman. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Rams- gate. DENBIGHSHIRE. 81.— Wrexham ( County).— 8th inst., a silver Geneva watch, plain face, No. 43069 ; 1 lady's imitation gold watch, No. 2604, seconds hand missing. Information to Supt. Jones, Wrexham. GLA MORGA NSHIRE. 82.— Cardiff ( Borough).— 5th inst., a single cased silver English lever watch, engine turned case dented ; 1 9 ct. double gold Albert, curb pattern; 1 18 ct. square gold matchbox, one side curved, " Joseph Jones" engraved thereon ; 1 small gold hunter watch ; 1 old pattern gold Albert, swivel seal attached ( 1 stone missing); 1 single case gold lever watch, maker Graves ; 1 gold Albert, long and short link pattern, dark stone seal attached. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 83.— Southampton [ Borough).— 3rd inst., by housebreaking, a gold brooch, with earrings to match, oval shape with pendant, old- fashioned, in case ; 1 wide silver bracelet; 1 pair silver ear- rings ; 1 18 ct. gold brooch, 5 beetles and ruby in centre, gold locket attached by a small chain ; 1 small silver bird shaped brooch ; 1 pair gold drop earrings; 1 gold oval shape brooch, in red morocco case ; 1 silver bracelet; 1 pair gold fold- ing spectacles ; 1 lady's silver watch, chased back, horse hair link chain attached ; 1 silver brooch, " Faith, hope, charity " and " I. O. G. T." thereon. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. ISLE OF WIGHT. 84.— Newport ( County).— Between 27th ult. and 2nd inst., by housebreaking at Ryde, 1 silver teapot, plain top, lid and sides chased, dent top of handle ; 1 silver cream jug and sugar basin, with 2 handles, to match ; 1 do. salt cellar, with 3 legs, No. 8939, " R. M. E. H." on bottom ; 4 do. salt spoons; 3 silver gilt spoons, chased on handles and ornamented; 1 plain silver mug, initials " A. C." thereon; 1 do. christening sugar basin, gilt inside, ribbed and chased outside, spoon to match ; 2 Indian silver trays, chased ; 1 do. puff box, chased; 2 do. bon- bon trays, oblong shape ; 1 silver heart shape tray, chased ; 1 silver rattle with bells around, coral stem at end ( 1 bell missing); 1 silver locket; 1 imitation silver serviette ring, engraved; 1 silver band bracelet, " Roma" in raised letters engraved thereon; 1 large gold locket, photographs of a gentleman and child inside, ornament on outside missing; 1 mosaic brooch ; 1 small gold brooch, heavy make, grey hair at back ; 1 small silver pin with ring, flat ornament with crescent on top ; 1 old Dutch sugar spoon; 1 silver christening fork, beaded around handle, " A. C. P. C." engraved thereon— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair light, slight cast in one eye. A valet. Information to Supt. Hale, Newport. LANCASHIRE. 87.— Salford ( Borough). — 15th inst., by housebreaking at Pendleton, 1 round gold Salford Corporation medal, with crown on top, borough coat of arms in centre, engraved " In commemora- tion of H. M. Diamond Jubilee 1837 and 1897, County Borough of Salford, Mottram, Mayor," on back : 1 gold Maltese cross Corporation medal, Queen's head in centre surrounded by blue enamel, with words " Longest Reign in English History, 1837 to 1897," the following names on each cross point : " Australia, India, Canada, and South Africa, County Borough of Salford, Mottram, Mayor," on back; 3 gold studs, coral centre with spiral fittings ; 1 lady's gold mounted Swede card case; 1 small 9 ct. gold cross and chain, inscribed " Nell from Pa, February, 1892 "; 6 white handled dinner knives. Information to Chief Constable Hallam, Salford. 88.- OXFORDSHIRE. Oxford ( County).— Between 24th ult. and 2nd inst., at Cowley, 2 £ 5 Bank of England notes, Nos. 77165 and 77166, dated 24th July, 1900. Information to the Chief Constable of Oxford- shire, Oxford. SUSSEX ( East). 89. — Eastbourne ( Borough). — Between April last and 25th ult., 4 silver table spoons, fiddle pattern, " A." engraved thereon ; 2 small silver plated tea spoons, fiddle pattern ; 1 lady's old gold ring, partly chased, set shamrock in pearls— Suspicion is attached to A MAN. age 40 to 45, height about 5 ft. 4 in., well built, com- plexion fresh, full face, moustache and supposed side whiskers light; dress, supposed brown tweed morning coat, brown trilby hat, of shabby appear- ance. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. 90.— Hove ( Borough).— About 24th ult., an olivine necklace, Norwegian make, comprised of small fine gold chains and olive green stone drops; 1 imitation diamond star brooch, mounted in silver, about the size of a 2s.- piece ; 1 lady's solid sil ver card case, cherubs engraved in dull silver; 1 lady's small gold heart- shaped pendant; 1 massive solid silver screw top for bottle ; 1 lady's gold snake pattern ring, diamond and sapphire stones for eyes; 1 lady's gold ring, diamond cluster, set 3 sapphires therein, 2 small diamonds on outside of cluster ; 1 do. half hoop ring, set 5 small Brazilian diamonds, graduated; 1 do. signet ring, set dark green stone ; 1 cash box, with Hobb's patent lock. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 91.— Dewshury ( County). — Between Stli and 9th inst,, at Hopton Mirfield, a lady's three- quarter ' length sealskin jacket, high collar, plain satin lining, pocket inside containing a morocco leather purse, and a card case with cards, " John Watson Kaye, Cote Wall, Mirfield," thereon. Information to Supt, Midgley, County Police Office, Dewsbury. W 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1901. PROPERTY STOLEN. PROPERTY RECOVERED. HAMPSHIRE. 92.— Portsmouth { Borough). — Bicycle, Case No. 73, 30th November last. 93.— Southampton ( Borough). — Bicycle, Case No. 69, 2nd November last. KENT. 94.— Ramsgate { Borough).— Watch, Case No. 76, 28th ult. SOMERSETSHIRE. 95.— Bridgwater { Borough).— Basket and tools, Case No. 51,11th inst. APPREHENSIONS. 101.— Metropolitan Police District, 5 Division.— J. w. FORRESTER, Case No. 5, 28th ult., and property recovered. 102.— Metropolitan Police District, TDivision.— ARTHUR ERNEST PAINTER, Case No. 6, 20th April, 1900. 103.— City of London. — A.. STINCH- COMBE, Case No. 3, 11th inst. 104. — Denbighshire , Wrexham { County).— MAN, Case No. 6, 11th inst. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF A PRISONER. WA R WICKS HIRE. 96.— Birmingham ( City).— In possession of GEORGE TAYLOR, sentenced, 10th inst., to 1 month imprisonment for larceny :— 1 gold locket, chased, cross on front composed of small gold balls or filigree work, new ; 1 silver pencil case, engraved, small red stone at end, new; 1 black metal keyless watch, No. 141, shield on back, wheel with 2 wings and " Advance," Swiss make engraved on movement, " S." scratched inside back case; 1 scarf pin, very small single- stone diamond, claw setting; 2 fountain pens ( 1st, a " Waterman Ideal" ; 2nd, a " Swan "), 9 ct. gold CCLS6D. Information to Chief Constable Rafter, Birming- ham. ANIMALS, & e., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 97.— J Division.— 1st inst., a light brown gelding, aged, long mane and tail, 2 white spots on near shoulder. 7th inst., a blue roan gelding, about 10 years, 14 to 15 hands, clipped trace high ( except legs); and a set of silver- plated harness, " P." on mounts. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. SUSSEX ( East). 98.— Lewes { County).— 11th inst., at Ditch- ling, 12 fowls ( 9 butt' rock pullets, yellow legs; 1 buff rock cockerel, yellow legs; 2 Orpington pullets, white legs). Of good breed. Information to Supt. Stevens, Lewes. 105.— Kent, Canterbury { City).— GEORGE ELLERTON, Case No. 18, 11th inst. 106 .— Kent, Gravesend { Borough).— WILLIAM EDWARD OTHEN, Case No. 31, 11th inst, 107 .— Somersetshire, Bridgwater { Borough).— HENRY LEE, Office No. 2588- 00, Case No. 12, 16th November last. 108. — Staffordshire, Stoke - on - Trent { County).— HERBERT AUSTIN, alias ALBERT WILSON, & c., Case No. 44, 6th April last. 109. — Staffordshire, St ok e - on - Trent { County).— HENRY JOHNSON, Office No. 1159- 97, Case No. 49, 21st December last. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 110.— C Division.— For obtaining goods by false pretences, 20th ult.— ALO DE, alias SALLY STRUCK, F. KIRSCH, S. ANDERSON, SAMUEL STRAKER. and SALLY STROCK, age 30, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion sallow, hair black, eyes brown, scar corner of right eyebrow, over nose, and on left cheek, wears pince- nez; dress, long greenish colour coat with slanting side pockets, black suit, silk hat. Supposed a native of Berlin. Warrant issued. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 113.— « / Division. — 17th inst., by house- breaking, 2 ladies' 18 ct. gold watches ( 1st, a hunter. No. 0935 ; 2nd, a Geneva, No. 35010); 1 lady's 9 ct. watch chain, Princess pattern ; 1 lady's 18 ct, Albert, small link pattern ; 1 do. neckchain, oval locket, with photograph of a lady and gentle- man therein, attached ; 5 ladies' gold rings ( 1 mourning, with hair therein, " E. A. D." engraved inside ; 2 dress ( 1 set with corals and pearls, the other 3 rubies and 2 pearls); 1 half- hoop, set 5 diamonds; 1 consisting of a chain of 7 rings); 3 gold brooches ( 1 large oval, row of pearls and plaited hair in centre, " Warwicker " engraved on back; 2 long ( 1 set turquoise and pearls; 1 crescent, chased flowers); 1 silver, brooch, " Florrie " thereon ; 2 silver bracelets, set Scotch pebble ; 3 silver tea spoons, " E. M." thereon ; a plated pickle fork, bone handle. 114.— K Division.— 15th inst., by house- breaking, a large oval shape silver locket, raised deer on front, lined blue silk, one glass deficient, one cracked, containing hair, silver chain attached ( wide flat links, with butterfly and bird on alternate links); 2 gold rings ( 1 Mizpah, soldered centre of shank ; 1 lady's dress, set 2 rubies, with 2 turquoises each side, centre stone deficient); 1 pair gold earrings, drop star pattern, with beaded edges ; 1 lady's small silk handkerchief, old gold,, red and bronze stripes. 115.— N Division.— 3rd inst., by warehouse- breaking, a biscuit box ; 1 bread knife; 1 fish knife and fork, in case ; 1 crumb tray; 3 scoops ; 1 paper cutter; 3 butter dishes and knives; 2 sugar basins and sifters ( 1 large, 1 small); 1 match box; 1 pair small candlesticks; 1 smalli salver ; 1 cup; 1 sugar basin, tongs, and cream jug in case ; 1 pen and pencil case ; 1 ink bottle ; 1 pair of old sugar tongs; 1 coffee pot; 2 pepper pots in case ; 3 flasks; 1 pair of serviette rings in case ; 2 pepper pots and 2 salt cellars in case ; 1 sandwich case ; 1 envelope damper ( all silver); 3 silver- plated entree dishes ; 6 do. large candle- sticks ; 1 do. waiter, crest ( an upright arm, hand holding a cord), attached to base, " H. F." or " F. E. F." engraved thereon ; 1 Worcester china salt cellar and pepper box. 116.— P Division.— 17th inst., a large soup ladle ; 1 sauce do.; 4 table forks ; 6 table spoons; 6 dessert do.; 6 do. forks; 1 sugar sifter ( all marked " M. S." in monogram) ; 1 serviette ring. " Theodore" thereon ; 7 small forks; 5 small spoons, 1 of the following names engraved on each: " Lilly, Emily, Lottie, Berta, Freddy, Georgie, and Dorothy" ; 1 plain dessert spoon and fork ; 1 pair of sugar tongs ( all silver) ; and a small old brown leather brief bag. 117.— P Division.— 16tli inst., 1 lady's silver chased watch, plain metal chain attached, and 18 ct. gold locket, photo of lady inside; 1 gold diamond- shape brooch, small diamond in centre ; 1 gold chain brooch, heart attached; 1 silver Jubilee brooch, " 37 to 97" thereon ; I silver bracelet, shoe- horn fastening ; Is. coin charm, " E. V. P. C." engraved thereon; 1 plain silver bracelet, small knobs at each end. 118.— T Division. — 16th inst., by house- breaking, a single stone diamond ring, 3 furrows in the gold each side of stone; gold base part of screw stud, in blue plush case, with white satin lining, " J. F. Hono " on case : heavy silver cigar- case, fluted shape, made to hold 3 cigars; 2 silver watches ( 1 stem winder, " Dubois" on face ; 1 lady's keyless, " Camerer & Kuss" inside); 1 bronze medal, " Paris Exhibition" thereon, in brown leather case. 119.— Y Division.— 15th inst., by house- breaking, 1 15 ct. gold curb chain bracelet; 1 plain silver locket; 1 do. twisted pattern neck chain; 1 temperance silver medal, rope across represent- ing a horse bit; 1 sealskin purse ; 1 gold brooch, made out of pair of pear- shape earrings, butterfly on front; 1 cameo brooch, gold band ; 1 silver dollar brooch ; 1 silver bracelet, chased pattern ; 1 silver oval- shape locket; 1 gold oval- shape locket, with photograph of a gentleman and lady inside ; 1 gold chased oval brooch ; 1 wedding ring, much worn; 1 lady's half- hoop ring, with hair inside and shield, " F. S." thereon; 1 silver neck chain, double- link pattern : 1 small link gold neck chain ; 1 ivy neck chain, large- link pattern ; 1 ivy cross. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND ESSEX. 99.— Ongar { County).— Died suddenly, 5th inst., at Moreton, A MAN, age about 55, length about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair ( partly bald) turning grey, whiskers and moustache ginger, eyes blue ; dress, black overcoat and vest, dark striped trousers, check cotton shirt, plum coloured neckerchief. A tramp, stated he came from Walthamstow. Information to Inspector Gallagher, Ongar. 100.— Thorpe- le- Sok en { County).— 7th inst., on the shore at Frinton- on- Sea, the body of A MAN ( much decomposed), age 40 to 50, length 5 ft. 7 in.; dress, blue pilot jacket, black buttons, brown woollen jersey, blue diagonal vest, with brass buttons, blue guernsey, blue serge trousers, tied with tape below knees, brown woollen socks, deck boots, black check shirt, flannel vest. Supposed in water about two months. Information to Inspector Jones, Thorpe- le- Soken. 111.— N Division.— For an indecent assault on a girl, age 8, 1st inst.— EDWIN WATTS, age 22, height 5 ft. 5£ in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, scar on outside of left knee ; dress ( supposed), blue serge suit, military shirt, light cap. A native of Notting Hill, London. Is a deserter from the 2nd West Surrey Regiment. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 112.— York { City).— For obtaining, by false pretences, 5th inst., a quantity of engineers' tools ( recovered)— JAMES THOMPSON, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 7 in., hair and eyes dark, whiskers clipped short, rash on chin, speaks with Scotch accent; dress, dark jacket, blue Dungaree jacket, dark trousers. Had the appearance of an engine driver. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Burrow, York. LONDON: PRINTED FOB HER MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE BY J. J. KELIHER & Co., LTD., 99. VICTORIA STREET, S. W.; 33, KING WILLIAM STREET, E. C.; AND MARSHALSEA WORKS, S. E. 77087