POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MAY 3, 1901. VOL. XVIII., No. 1810 E GrUL 1. All announcements for ituertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should be addressed, to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be 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 he 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 will he inserted at a cost of 1oj(. per portrait, and of Is. 6d. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of tin 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 be signed I y the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. LTIONS. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and, as far as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to I e 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, fur 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 morninq. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only ; they must be in the usual form, an! accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, cither at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning propeiiy lost or persons missing ran only le ncr/ Ttcl en payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on appliciiti'in R. ANDERSON. Elinor NOTICE. I.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as fol- lows :— ( a) Regulations at top of first page. ( b) 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. In certain cases questions have arisen as to the payment for photographs applied for by Police Forces under Home Office circular of 15th March, 1897. The Registrar of Habitual Criminals is therefore authorised by the Secretary of State to say that, in any ordinary case, a photograph is not necessary to enable his Department to identify a prisoner, the measurements and finger prints being sufficient for the purpose ; but if a photo- graph is applied for, or if, in any rare case, it should be required to complete the identification, the cost will be charged to the Police Force interested. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— F Division.— For burglary, 23rd ult., and stealing 12 silver coffee spoons, chased handles, in brown leather case, 8 in. by 4 in., lined blue velvet; 1 silver salt spoon, chased handle ; 1 do. salt cellar, stands on 3 small knobs, embossed, " No. 1759 " stamped on bottom ; 1 do. fruit spoon, embossed bowl, chased handle, initials " A. L. B." on front, " C. F. Rudolph pure coin" on back; 2 small round silver dessert dishes, plain bottoms, open worked edges, stands on 3 small knobs ; 1 small silver heart shape sweet dish, plain bottom, open worked edge, small handle at end; 1.2 doilies ( 6 pink, 6 green, all feather stitched)— WILLIAM ALFRED GRIF- FIN, alias NELSON, age 20, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, wart on back of left hand ; dress, black jacket guit, black overcoat, black tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A native of Shoreditch, London. 2.— F Division .— For obtaining a brown leather portmanteau ; 1 do. case ; 1 do. kit bag; and £ 3 Is. 6d., 10th ult., by a fictitious cheque on the London and Suburban Bank, Ltd., 22 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W. C.— G. W. JACKSON, a, lias BARON MASSUL, age 38 to 40, height 6 ft. 2 in., complexion fair, hair light, large scar left side forehead ; dress, dark grey Raglan coat, dark green jacket, yellow flannel vest with blue stripes, dark brown trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. Warrant issued. 3.— N Division.— For obtaining £ 30 by false pretences-.) AMES STORRIE ANDERSON, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion dark, hair black, clean shaved, eyes brown, impediment in speech: wears a light drab covert coat and black hard felt hat, sometimes a dark overcoat and silk hat. A native of Aberdeen. Warrant issued. 4.— S Division.— For stealing £ 40 10s. — BERT KIMBEK, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light, large feet, slightly bow- legged, teeth discoloured ; dress, dark jacket suit, brown tweed cap. A native of Portsmouth. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office. New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 5.— Wokingham { County).— For stealing ( bailee), 8th ult., a two- wheel truck ( recovered) — A MAN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft, 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey; dress, long dark cloth coat and trousers, black hard hat, heavy lace boots. A rag and bone gatherer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Molsher, Wokingham. 6.— Reading ( Borough). — For stealing, 27th ult., a pair of boots ( recovered)— L. BROWN- SWORD, age 40, height 6 ft., stout build, blotchy face, hair and moustache brown; dress, brown coat and vest, blue trousers, black bowler hat. Had with him a small black bag, initials " L. B." or " L. C. B." thereon, containing a blue suit and fawn colour hat with broad brim, which he may be wearing. Was ^ recently discharged from the Royal Northern Reserve Regiment. Information to Captain Henderson, Chief Con- stable, Reading. CHESHIRE. 7. — Runcorn ( County). — For obtaining 9s. 6d. by false pretences, 22nd ult., at Grappenhall — THOMAS MONKS, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark, eyes hazel; dress, black jacket and vest, brown cord trousers, blue guernsey, red scarf with black spots. A native of Warrington. Warrant issued. 8.— Runcorn ( County).— For stealing, 17th ult., 1 large basket; 4 half- pint cut glasses; 1 tea service, pink and white ( 20 pieces); 1 pocket knife, copper ring at end ; 2 white aprons; 1 grey shawl; 1 blue silk handkerchief; 1 cord vest, double- breasted, pearl buttons— SAMUEL LOMAS, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., stout build, complexion, hair and moustache dark, speaks with London accent; dress, dark guernsey, cord trousers, brown peak cap, clogs. A boatman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearson, Runcorn. DURHAM. 9.— Durham ( City).— For stealing from his lodgings, 22nd ult., £ 2, a silver cigarette case, initials J. B. S. engraved thereon, 1 black cord jacket and vest, in pockets three carpenters dis- charge certificates in the name of George Bernard Smith from the ships Angerton, Craigneuk, and Jeranos, a testimonial from David Burn, Blyth, and for obtaining food and lodgings by false pre- tences from 20th to 22nd ult.— A MAN, age about 22, height 5 ft. G or 7 in., complexion fair, hair ( brushed over forehead) and slight moustache, light; spoke with southern dialect, bracelet tatooed on both wrists, J. R. or J. H. back of left hand ; dress, the stolen jacket and vest, light trousers, black tie, dark cap, strong lace boots with square toes ; stated he had obtained work in a timber J ard. Information to Chief Constable Smith, Durham. ESSEX. 10. — Epping ( County). — On commitment warrants for wilful damage at Latton— ELIAS SPENCER, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion, hair and eyes dark ; dress, dark clothes, black hard hat. A hawker; native of Romford. Attends fairs; lives in a caravan. Information to Supt. Woraack, Epping, or to Insp. Gibbons, Harlow. FRIDAY, MAY 3, 1901 11.— Southend- on- Sea { County).— For stealing ( bailee) a " Singer" diamond frame Model Luxe bicycle, Dunlop tyres, Westwood rims, brake and mudguards, about 22 in. frame, Singer divided rubber pedals, recently enamelled and plated STOCKWELL, age 18, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, thin features, hair brown, eyes grey; dress, light overcoat, dark trousers and cap. A native of London. Warrant issued. 12 — Southend- on- Sea { County).— For stealing a bicycle, diamond frame, Acles fittings, open head lugs, Wrampton twin roller chain, Westwood rims, Warwick covers back,. Dunlop front wheel, wide flat handle bar, indented in centre, enamelled black — A. HARRIS, age IS, height about 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey. A native of London. Warrant issued. 13.— Southend- on- Sea { County).— For stealing, 2lst ult., a black Russian gelding pony, aged, 13 hands, hog mane, three- quarter tail, patch of white on withers, has been clipped from trace line to knees and hocks ; a square- built governess car painted reddish- brown and varnished, brass cap missing from off- side wheel, ash shafts ; and a set of brass- mounted harness— Licence holder JAMES PARNELL. alias GAYTON, WOODS, BOND and DARNELL, Office No. 1818- 00, age 59, height 5ft - 1 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, E. B. back left arm, bracelet left wrist, scar back of left hand, mole back of neck; dress, light brown check suit, brown canvas leggings. Sentenced at Central Criminal Court 9th January, 180 5, to 10 years penal servi- tude for uttering. Licensed 4th July, 1900. B. T. T. G31. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea. HAMPSHIRE. 14.— Aldershot { Count>/).— For failing to report — Licence- holder DAVID DAVIDSON, Office No. 383- 01, age 31, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, red and blue shamrock, rose, and thistle left arm, female standing on ball with wreath above on right arm. A native of Aberdeen. Sentenced at Marlborough Quarter Sessions, 18th October, 1898, to 3 years penal servitude for housebreak- ing. Licenced 8th February last. Y 373. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot HEREFORDSHIRE. 1").— Ross { County).— For stealing, 20th ult., at Little Birch, a gold signet ring ; 1 pearl and diamond do. ; 1 gold buckle do.: 1 gold brooch, imitation swallow ; I gold coin pin, size of a three- penny piece; 1 lady's old silver demi- hunter watch. No. G3820 ; 1 lady's silver chain, small links ; 1 gold chain, pendant stone in gold frame attached ; 1 gold pin, with cross in pearls ; 1 silver card case, initials " A. L. M. B." on outside, con- taining cards, " Mrs. H. Brinel Carver" and " Mr. H. Brinel Carver" thereon ; 1 blue enamel pin, with cross in pearls ; 1 Chicago gold medal, a Welsh harp thereon ; 1 ebony pen holder, gold mounted ; 1 cheque book on the National Pro- vincial Bank, Hereford Branch, " Annie Brinel Carver " on inside ; 1 dark grey overcoat; 1 fawn colour fancy vest; 1 pair light grey trousers; 1 pale green shirt, with narrow red and white stripes; 1 green bow tie; 1 pair black patent leather and kid lace boots — LEWIS LEWIS, alias LLEWELLYN and H. CARVER, age about 35, height 5 ft. 4 to 0 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, clean shaved, full eyes, hollow cheeks, thin face, tattooed on forearms and fingers, spoke with London accent; dress, brown and green jacket, brown or light cap, and supposed the stolen overcoat, vest, trousers, tie, and boots. Supposed a native of Bangor. Stated he was a barrister, an electrical engineer, and a nuisance inspector. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jordan, Ross. 17.— Tonbridge { County)— On commit- ment warrant for non- payment of £ 2 5s. ( id. fine and costs imposed for larceny —• CHARLES ARTHUR SMART, age 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, large red nose; dress, fustian jacket, grey vest, cord trouseis, straw hat or cap, lace boots ( all old). Supposed a native of Fulhain, London. Hawks flour bags. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Styles, Tonbridge. IS.— Maidstone { Borough).— For deserting his children— ALBERT JOHN GILES, age about 34, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair dark brown, moustache ginger, pointed nose ; dress, brown jacket, cord trousers, blue neckerchief with white spots, hard felt hat. A bricklayer's labourer; native of Maidstone. Sometimes hawks fish. Frequents common loJging- houses. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 19.— Widnes { County).— For stealing, 2Gtli ult. ( by trick), a safety bicycle, diamond frame, black enamelled, pneumatic tyres, bent handle bar, electro- plated, cork handles with black tips, rubber pedals, new tube in back wheel, electro- plated cranks, iron hoop around handle bar shaft to fit in socket and projects about a quarter of an inch, spindle of back wheel projects, no mud- guards— J. 11. JONES ( supposed false), age 20 to 22, height 5 ft. 5 or G in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, clean shaved ; dress, dark serge suit, green and red muffler, small black and white plaid cap, lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Keighley, Widnes. 20.— Liverpool { City).— For an assault on a postman, 27th March, and stealing a mail bag ( re- covered), containing letters & c.— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. G or 8 in., well built, complexion fair, hair light, moustache reddish; dress, blue serge jacket suit, sailor's knot stiiped tie, hard hat. Appearance of a clerk. A cheque which was in one of the stolen letters was subsequently presented for payment and signed '• H. Williams." Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. LEICES TERSHIRE. 21.— Leicester { Borough). — For stealing, between 22nd and 28th ult., a lady's gold keyless watch, white dial, gold hands; and a long gold chain, fine links, small square gold trinket with chain threaded through, attached — SARAH CHAMBERS, alias KIRKLAND, age 21, height 5 ft. 3 in., long face, freckled, hair ( frizzy) light brown; dress, black and maioon skirt, grey bodice, blue jacket, black and white straw hat, high crown, black band A hosiery hand. 22. — Leicester { Borough). — For house- breaking, 25th ult., and stealing £ 13 7s. Gd.— TWO MEN, 1st, age 21, height 5 ft. 6} in., com- plexion fair; dress, light fawn colour Norfolk jacket, dark trousers, billy- cock hat. 2nd, age 21, height, 5 ft. 4 in., sharp features, of Jewish appearance ; dress, dark navy blue jacket suit, black billy- cock hat. 23.— Lcicesier { Borongli). — For stealing 8s. ( by trick), 24th ult.— IOHN BUSWELL, alias COUNCILLOR, and TOWNEY, age about 5'), height 5 ft. 10| in., slight build, square shoulders, hair and moustache ( turning grey) dark, eyes grey, scar on right temple, stoops when walking, usually carries a stick ; dress, dark coat suit, hard felt hat,— WILLIAM PYERS, alias PYE, age 42 to 45, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., thin face, red anil blotchy, long moustache light, stoops when walk- ing, wearing a three- quarter length dust coat, and hard felt hat; a native of Manchester. They attend race meetings, fairs, & c. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leicester. KENT. 10.— Chatham { County). — For stealing a gold albert, endless pattern, gold- mounted tiger's claw pendant ; 1 pair spectacles, gold rims ; 1 gold pin, set stone ; 1 long silver neck- chain ; 1 silver watch, Swiss make ; I silver albert, 3 large links and 4 small link pattern, seal with red stone one side, green the other, attached ; 1 pair gold pleeve links joined with 4 small links. A MAN, age 21 or 22, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, com- plexion fair, hair and moustache light brown ; dress, dark jacket and vest, light trousers, hard felt hat, button boots, wore a double- gold albert with pendant in centre. An Engineer. Information to Supt. Sargent, Chatham. NOR THA MPTONSHIRE. 21. Peterborough { City).— For stealing, 22nd ult., a suit of clothes ( recovered) and an American bicycle, odd pneumatic tyres, both de- tachable bodily, crescent transfer on upright, st raiglit handle bar, one black handle, tip with ball centre, old rubber pedals. Brooks's saddle, £ in. lug, high frame— WILLIAM SMITH or FEATHEKS, age about 20, height about 5 ft. G in., complexion pale, hair dark, eyes blue ; dress, dark jacket and vest, old drab colour trousers, faded blue cap, army boots. Supposed a native of Leeds. Frequents lodging- houses and low beer houses. Information to Chief Constable Lawsou, Peter- borough. OXFORDSHIRE. 25.— Oxford { County). — For stealing, 14th ult., at Headliugton, 2 livery coats; 1 do. vest; 1 chocolate colour livery overcoat, silver plated buttons, crest " a spread eagle on coronet" ( re- covered); 1 black cloth overcoat; 1 blue serge jacket— A MAN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. G or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes grey; dress, long dark cloth coat, 2 vests ( 1 black cloth, 1 fustian), cord trousers, grey cap, heavy lace boots, may be wearing a black hard hat. A rag and bone gatherer. Is identical with MAN, Case No. 3, 19th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Oxford- shire, Oxford. SHROPSHIRE. 26.— Pontesbury { County).— For attempted rape, 10th ult., at Ford — CHARLES LEWIS, age 23, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair ( curly in front) and eyes brown, small moustache, slightly lame ; dress, blue serge or drab suit, peak cap, brown leather leggings, brown shoes. A groom; native of Chavel, near Shrewsbury. May be found working as an ostler at a public house. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Elcock, Pontesbury. ~ 1— Whitchurch { County).— For stealing, 18th ult., 4 rabbits and a black cloth morning coat— Expiree HENRY PUGH, Office No. 2728- 99, age 72, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes grey, white moustache, smart active appearance, D. D. tattooed left side, right wrist deformed, palm right hand contracted; dress, blue cap, long brown cloth overcoat ( velvet collar), dark striped trousers. Sentenced at Chester County Sessions 2nd January, 1899, to 9 months hard labour for larceny. Warrant issued. Information to Superintendent Edge, Whit- church. STAFFORDSHIRE. 2S.— Burslem ' County).— For obtaining 3s. by false pretences, : 50th ult.— J. H. WALKER ( supposed false), age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. G or 7 in., hair ( turning grey), moustache and short beard dark, eyes dark, wears glasses ; dress, dark overcoat, dark jacket suit, bow tie, boiler end hat. Stated he was an agent for the " Sheffield and District Football Tissue," and that he would wire half- time and full- time results of football matches. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 29.— Lichfield { County). For obtaining 10s. by false pretences— A MAN, who gave the name of HARRY JACKSON, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, clean shaved, several front upper teeth missing ; dress, dark brown or grey suit and cap, grey covert overcoat. He called at a house and represented to the governess that her mistress had promised the amount as a subscription to a cricket club. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barrett, Lichfield. SUSSEX ( East). 30.— Brighton { Borough). — For stealing £ 12, 21st ult,— JOSEPH JOHN CHARLES 1IASKOW, age 37, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache sandy, eyes blue, mole right ear, cut scar on throat; dress, black lounge jacket and vest, blue serge trousers, black overcoat, silk facings, blue tie with white spots, hard felt hat, lace boots. A porter, native of Edinburgh. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 31.— Eastbourne { Borough).— For stealing ( bailee) about 28th March, 1 blanket ; 1 bolster ; 1 fender ; 4 bedroom chairs ; 1 mahogany frame easy chair, covered American leather ; 1 cocoanut door mat ; 1 patent bordered tapestry carpet ( suppose rose pattern), about 4 yards square ; 1 do. ( cut in half); 1 pair sheets; 3 electro- plated dessert forks ; 7 do. spoons ; 6 do. table forks; 4 do. table spoons ; 9 do. teaspoons, some of the plated articles may be marked with a small " T"; G whitehandletableknives— GEORGE FLETCHER COMAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., slight build, hair ( turning grey) and moustache dark brown, sharp features, small eyes, slightly deaf and lame ; dress, usually grey suit, black and white plaid cap, brown boots. Has been an insurance agent. Absconded about 29th March. Supposed accompanied by his wife, age about 35, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., hair light; dress, usually red costume and black hat, and daughter, age about 18, and son, age about 14. Had with them a black retriever dog. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1901. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 177 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 32. — E Division.— vor embezzling £ 111 12s. 5d.— WALTER LARKING, age 39, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, eyes brown, short sighted, wears g'aises; dress, light brown covert coat, black morning coat and vest, light striped trousers, black hard felt hat. A native of Epsom, Surrey. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Polico Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. NORFOLK. £ 1 REWARD. 33.— Norwich ( City). — For deserting his wife and children— FREDERICK NEWBY, age 33, height about 5 ft., hair and eyes brown, long nose, thick lips, of good address, smart appearance. A butcher; native of Suffolk. Warrant issuG( l » Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom The above reward will be paid by Mr. Edward R. Woodward, Clerk to the Guardians of the Norwich Poor Law Incjrporation, Norwich to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of Newby. Information to Chief Constable Winch, Guild- hall, Norwich. HEREFORDSHIRE. 31.— Bromyard ( County).— For burglary — Licence- holder WILLIAM JONES, alias WALTER PITT, Office No. 199- 01, age 70, height 5 ft. 2i in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes light brown, nail of right forefinger deformed, birthmark right thigh, decrepit appearance ; dress, blue pilot monkey jacket, velvet collar, white cord trousers, black billy- cock hat, strong lace YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 35.— Scarborough ( Borough).— For em- bezzlement— GEORGE FRANCIS WHITTAKER age about 33, height 5 ft, 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, hair dark, clean shaved, of smart appear- ance, usually wears a cycling suit and cap. A cashier, and advertising agent; native of Bradford. May endeavour to leave the country. The first portrait was taken about < 1 years ago. Warrant issued. moles left wrist, left shoulder, right cheek, under right ear, under left ear, and 3 back of neck. He was convicted at North London Sessions, tith December, 1898, of burglary, and sentenced to 15 months im- prisonment with hard labour, as Henry Wolf. On 13th February, 1899, he was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment with hard labour at Clerkenwell Police Court, for larceny of jewellery, & c., as Karl Henri Wolff. While undergoing this sentence he boots. A labourer; native of Bodenham, Here- ford. Supposed to have in his possession a number of Indian coins and about £ 40. Sentenced at Hereford 12th July, 1893, to 5 years penal servitude. Liberated on licence on 17th January last, which expires 10th July next. Previously convicted at Usk, Derby, and Oxford. 2 KT 212. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lewis, Bromyard. Information to Chief Constable Riches, Scar- borough. as the question of his nationality has not yet been decided. The statements made by this man as to his nationality are very conflicting, and it is specially desirable that information should be obtained if practicable to determine the question, it is therefore requested that any particulars that can be obtained on the subject may be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Criminal Investi- gation Department, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PORTRAIT OF A PERSON IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 36.— F Division ( C. I. D., 149359- 13).- Portrait and description of WILHELM ADOLF MORLEY, alias HENRY WOLF, KARL HENRI WOLFF, and GUST AY BARTCH, in custody at Vienna, for stealing 23rd February, 1901, £ 3000 worih of jewellery from til, Porchester Terrace, Bayswater, W., age 30, heights ft. 4 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes brown, stiff build, scar left elbow, was brought up at Brighton Quarter Sessions, 2nd April, 1900, under the Prisons Act, and sentenced to a further term of 6 months imprisonment for stealing jewellery, & c. When in custody in England he has given his occupation as a cook and a waiter, and has always informed the Police and prison authorities that he is an Austrian, but it is believed that he is a German. His extradition has been demanded, but it cannot yet be granted. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1901. SUSSEX ( East). v.— Hastings { Borough).— For stealing a watch and chain ( recovered)— CHARLES MASH MARSH, age about 27, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion pale, high cheek bones, hair ( inclined to curl) light brown, clean shaved ; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, bluish grey trousers, hard felt hat. May seek employment as hotel porter or engineer. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. 38.— Hove { Borough). — For neglecting to maintain his family— JOSEPH GREGORY, age 4S, height 5 ft. 1* in., rather stout build, com- plexion swarthy, hair ( bald on top), whiskers and moustache light brown, may now be clean shaved, eyes ( cast in right) grey ; dress, dark grey coat, grey vest, navy blue trousers, blue guernsey, grey peak cap, heavy nailed boots. A labourer ; native of Oxford. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. WA R WICKS HI RE. 39.— Coventry { City). — For larceny ( lodgings).— A. COOPER, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, moustache sandy ; drees, black suit, hard felt hat. MAUD COOPER, age 25 to 30, slight build, complexion fresh, hair ( frizzed in front) dark ; dress, dark grey dress, black cloth three- quarter cloak, frill around bottom, trimmed narrow braid, toque hat trimmed black and white. Both are believed to be travelling thieves. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Charsley, Coventry. 40.— Leamington { Borough).— For stealing £ 1, 6th ult. — ERNEST DORRICOTT, alias DAWSON, age 20, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair and eyes brown, large nose. Is a deserter from the 2nd Battalion South Wales Borderers. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Thomson, Leamington. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 41.— Be verley { County).— For stealing a pair of boots ; a light slate colour jacket and vest; 1 belt, made from a sergeant's sash, pocket therein ; and 7s. 7d.— A. W. HURST, age 18*, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar back of left thumb, cross, ships, flower, bust, horse shoe, flags, & c., right arm, flags, flower, star, & c., left arm ; supposed wearing the stolen clothes. Is a private of the East Yorkshire Regiment; native of Walworth, London. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Win- penny, County Police Office, Beverley. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 42.— Falsgrave { County).— On commit- ment warrant for non- payment of £ 1 7s. 9d. fine and costs itnpo3ed for an assault at Snainton, 29th March. — BENJAMIN TAPSILL, age about 42, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion rather dark, hair and eyes brown ; dress, light melton coat and vest, dark plaid trousers, light cap, lace boots.— SARAH TAPSILL ( wife of above), age about 46, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes dark ; dress, brown three- quarter jacket, black dress and sailor hat; state they are natives of London. They travel the country hawking carpets, rugs, mats, & c., and have with them a large living van, and a waggon, with " B." or " Benjamin Tapsill, 1, Mile End Road, London," painted thereon, and 3 horses ( 2 brown, 1 grey). Information to Inspector Heald, Falsgrave, Scarborough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 43— York { City).— For stealing 22nd ult., a saddle and bridle ( recovered)— JOHN HALE, age 21, height 5 ft. 9j in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, mole below centre of left collar- bone ; dress, dark suit. A groom ; native of Uppingham, Rutland. Is a private of the 1st Dragoon Guards. May endeavour to re- enlist. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Burrow, York. PERSON IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT II. B Division.— Remanded till 4th inst., charged with stealing jewellery— GEORGE HOWARD, alius G. CLAYTON, age 34, height 5 ft. 2| in., complexion fresh, sharp features, large nose, high forehead, hair dark brown, moustache light brown, eyes brown, boil scars back of neck, several small moles on body, wart on top of fore- head ( right side), several scars near both eye- brows, small scar left side of nose, two on left thumb, small white lump top of left ear; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, dark ctriped trousers, black sailor knot tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots. He obtained admission to houses by stating that he had called to examine the electric lights or telephone wires. Supposed previously con- victed. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 45.— Windsor { County). — Sentenced 27th ult., to 6 weeks imprisonment for assault— JOHN COLLINS ( supposed false), age 37 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 10 in., stout build, complexion fresh, large features, hair dark, clean shaved, eyes blue, 5 dots tattooed on right forearm, 5 on back of left hand ; dre3s, old dark lounge jacket, dark vest and trousers, soft felt hat, lace boots. A tramping painter. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Borlase, County Police Office, Windsor. LANCASHIRE. 46.— Widnes { County).— Remanded, charged with obtaining food and lodgings by false pre- tences — GEORGE FITZGERALD THOMAS SCHICK, alias CONORE and GEORGE SHIRES, age 35, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, small mole over left eyebrow, burn scar left knee cap, varicose veins both legs, several left lower teeth missing ; dress, light dust reefer overcoat, brown velvet collar, dark brown tweed suit with narrow blue stripes, blue and white striped bow tie, hard felt hat, lace boots. States he is a native of New York. Information to Supt. Keighley, Widnes. SUFFOLK ( East). 47. — Bungay { County). — Remanded in custody, charged with picking pockets at Bungay Races 23rd ult.— JOHN RICHARDSON, age 21, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair reddish brown, eyes light blue, scar over left temple and left nipple, indistinct tattoo marks on left forearm ; dress, dark grey suit, bow tie, cap. A tinman. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Supt. Andrews, Halesworth. WORCES TERSHIRE. 4S.— Worcester { County).— Remanded till 14th inst., for stealing a pair of pruning scissors at St. John's, 23rd ult.- ALFRED LAWFORD, age 13, height 4 ft. 5J in., slight build, complexion fresh, thin features, hair brown, eyes dark grey ; dress, blue jacket and vest, dark trousers and cap, old lace boots. A native of London.— JOHN PRICE, age 14, height 4 ft. 9 in., rather stiff build, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, dot tattooed back of right wrist, scar left eye- brow ; dress, brownish grey jacket and vest, dark grey tweed trousers, cap, lace boots. A native of Leeds. They have been tramping the country for several months selling matches, & c. Infoimation to Deputy Chief Constable Wasley, County Police Office, Worcester. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 49 — R Division.— 17th and 21st ult., a silver cigar case, " T. C. H." in monogram engraved thereon; 12 do. dessert forks, 12 do. table spoons, 12 do. dessert spoons, 12 do. tea spoons, all rat tail pattern (" E. M. E." engraved on each) ; 2 do. dessert, " S." in old English thereon ; 2 black morning coats, " Blarney, Charing Cross " on tabs. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 50.— Reading { Borough).— 20th ult., two bicycles, 1st, " Coventry Eagle," No. 10603, Clipper tyres, perished at sides, free wheel, plain spoon brake on front wheel, rubber pedals, mud- guards ; 2nd, " Rudge Whitworth," W. A. Lloyds, chain wheel, and crank, Clincher tyre back wheel, Dunlop tyre front wheel— By TWO MEN, 1st, ago 20, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion pale, thin face, hair and slight moustache light; dress, light grey suit,; 2nd, aged 20, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, complexion and hair dark, clean shaved, round face ; dress, dark suit and cap. 20th ult., a " Road Racer" bicycle, plain dropped handle bar, recently enamelled and plated, Grappler tyres ( new), rat- trap pedals, lady's large Brooks's saddle, 24 in. frame, " Speedwell " transfer— By A MAN, age about 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair light, clean shaved ; dress, brown suit, green jersey, cap. 51.— Reading { Borough).—, 22nd ult., a silver lever watch, No. 1851, much worn, black steel hands, hour hand broken, maker " McLane, London," on works; 1 gold snake pattern chain ; 1 gold fancy pattern do., short links, much worn, 2 gold seals ( 1st, small clear white stone; 2nd, large, with pale blue stone) attached; 1 pair plain gold oval links, line engraved near edge; 1 dark cloth double- breasted vest, cut very low— By A MAN, age 22, slight build, clean shaved; wearing dark clothes, green tie, hard bowler hat. Stated he had obtained employment at an iron foundry. Information to Capt. Henderson, Chief Con- stable, Reading. BUCKINGHA MS HI RE. 52.— Slough { County).— 23rd ult., at Gerrards Cross, a lady's free wheel " New Whippet" bicycle, enamelled black with gold lines, 28 in. wheels, rims and spokes plated, Dunlop 1900 tyres, raised handle bars, felt grips with white ends, which unscrew, one containing oiler, other a repairing outfit, Esmond plated saddle, metal gear case, celluloid disc over chain wheel, rim brake on front wheel, pedal brake back wheel, rubber pedals and toe clips— By A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair and mous- tache dark ; dress, dark overcoat and trousers, hard felt hat. Appearance of a German. 23rd ult., at Gerrards Cross, a youth's free wheel safety bicycle, enamelled black, 26 in. wheels, Dunlop 1898 tyres, Bowden brake back, rim brake front wheel, rubber pedals, toe clips, Brooks's lady's saddle, B. S. A. fittings, front mudguard scratched by toe clips — By A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, moustache light; dress, brown jacket and vest, grey trousers or knickers, cap. 19th ult., at Gerrards Cross, 1 set of brown pony harness, brass mounted, Liverpool bit, crest," hand holding bow," on saddle and bridle; 1 brown leather head stall, brass fittings ; 2 pairs riding girths; 2 hunting thongs, 1 hunting crop ; 1 cream coloured summer carriage rug, frilled edge; 1 drab livery overcoat, crest on buttons ; 1 black livery frock coat; 1 dark brown coat and vest; 1 pair black trousers; 1 pair water- tight boots, size 7, split at sides— By A MAN, age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair; dress, stolen brown coat and vest, black trousers and boots. A rag and bone gatherer, travels the country with an old brown cart. 23rd ult., at Gerrards Cross, a safety bicycle, 28 in. frame, " The Timberlake" on bottom bar of frame, Hunt's saddle, Warwick tandem tyres on both wheels, brake on front wheel, B. S. A. crank, cork underneath handles broken, roller chain, leather gear case, slightly cracked round circle of cog wheel, plating on lamp bracket rusty. Inform ition to Deputy Chief Constable Sutton, Slough. DERBYSHIRE. 5Z.— Chesterfield { Borough).— 26th ult., a safety bicycle, transfer on head " The Nubian," maker Frank Herberts, Nubian Works, Birming- ham, dropped handle bars, cork handles with white tips, black enamelled, plated parts, " The Chester" saddle, 28 in. wheels, clincher tyres, chain brake, 70 in. gear, rat- trap pedals with toe- clips, lamp and bell attached — Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 22, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair; wearing old light colour jacket and cap. Information to Chief Constable Kilpatrick, Chesterfield. HAMPSHIRE. 5L— Aldershot { County).— 26th ult., at Farnborough, 6 bricklayer's trowels ( 1 11 in. long, 1 8 in. do., narrow, 1 new 5 in. pointing, 3 old do.), cross on handle of one, handle of one split, " W. II. S." on blade of each. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. KENT. 55.— Maidstone { County). — 18th ult., by housebreaking at Headcorn, a lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 71725, " E. R." engraved on back, maker " Cornell, Maidstone"; 1 do., No. 1299, flowers on dial; 1 tobacco pouch, with flowers and " a present from Folkestone " on outside. Information to Supt. Jessup, Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 56.— Bolton { Borough).— 27th ult., a gold English lever watch, No. 56096, gold dial, " J. Hill, 1838" on crest at back; 1 18 ct. gold centre seconds keyless stop watch, No. 20118, monogram " A. R. D." on back; 1 silver English lever, No. 13633, " 18- 2- 84 " scratched inside; 1 FRIDAY, MAY 3, 1901 THE POLICE GAZETTE. gold filled Waltham keyless hunter, No. 7923054, plain cases, white dial, and a 9 ct. gold Albert; 1 silver patent chronograph watch, No. 1901; 1 silver English lever, Ao. 2011; 1 9 ct. gold Albert, dog link pattern, bar in centre, 3 pendants attached ; 1 gold medal, " Bolton C. C." thereon ; 1 amethyst; 1 silver match box, " E. H." engraved thereon ; 1 silveroid cased keyless watch, 3920190, " non- magnetic " on works, maker Waltham Co., Mass., white metal curb Albert, attached ; 1 gold pin, pearl in centre, with about 12 small diamonds round, can be converted into a stud ; 6 £ 5 Bank of England notes, endorsed on back " M. S. B. L." 2 dated 24- 4-' 01,2 dated 26- 4-' 01. Information to the Chief Constable, Bolton. 57.— Sal fort/ ( Borough).— Between 8th January and 20th ult., a large silver drinking mug, with lid, stag's head stamped on top of lid and front; 1 old large silver tea and coffee service, engraved ; 1 old silver cream jug, stag's head stamped thereon ; 1 large silver cup, marked " Martha Ashton " ; 1 small silver mug, stamped " P. C. C."; 1 do., with raised grapes around, " Robert Montgomerie Connel, 1827 " stamped thereon ; 1 do. cup, stamped M. M. C."; 1 do., do. W. S." ; 1 do., do. " Arthur M. S." ; 1 do., do. " M. S." ; 1 do., do. " A. M. S." ; 1 small silver communion cup, shape of a wine glass, stag's head thereon ; 1 pair silver snuffers and tray, crest a stag's head thereon ; 1 large silver soup ladle ; 1 do. meat spoon ; several large plain silver spoons; several small do.; several small plain do., all stamped C." ; 2- 1 large silver forks, stamped " S." and stag's head ; 1 silver punch ladle; 1 old silver gravy spoon; G silver fish knives, ivory handles; 6 do. forks; 1 old silver coffee pot; 12 silver tablespoons, stamped " E. C." ; 12 do. tea- spoons, " E. F. C." in monogram thereon; 1 silver fish knife and fork to match, fish engraved on blade of knife, silver handles; 1 small silver sugar spoon ; 1 old silver mustard spoon, " R. S." on handle ; 1 large gold oval brooch, with painting of a gentleman, glass in front,; 3 old gold seals, about 2 in. long, cornelian stone, about the size of a 2s. piece, inlaid on face of seal; 1 gold pebble brooch, round shape, Greek cross in centre ; 1 gold brooch, shape of 3 leaves, large carbuncle stone on each, and earrings to match ; 1 child's set of silver knife, fork, and spoon, stamped " W. S." ; 1 silver fork and spoon, stamped " M. S." ; 2 silver salt cellars with 3 legs, embossed flowers, crest a stag's head ; 2 small toddy ladles, stamped " C." or E. C." 1 old black gladstone lug '- Walter Sheltnerdine" engraved oil clasp, •• W. S." in gilt on side, about 150 by 18 in. Inform ition to Chief Constable Hallam, Salford. platinum chain C in. long, ball at end attached) 5 3 lady's gold rings ( 1 22 ct. wedding ; 1 18 ct. dress, set 3 diamonds ; 1 do., keeper, half curb pattern); 1 gold medal, about the size of a shilling, " Coventry " coat of arms thereon ; 1 gold horse- t- lioe pip, set 5 or 6 pearls; G teaspoons, " S." engravi d thereon ; 1 pair sugar tongs to match ; 1 silver watch chain, double curb pattern, tassel at end ; 1 silver fruit knife; 1 pair silver salt spoons; 1 silver mustard spoon. Informal ion to Chief Constable Charsley, Coventrv. 62. - WORCES TERSHIRE. Evesham ( County).— 16th nit., at Defford, near Pershore, a large gold English lever watch, double cased, " W. C. Hay ward," engraved on inside of case, figure of a building on outside, heavy guird, oval links, flowers chased thereun, gold pendant compass, with small knobs thereon, attached ( all old fashioned); 1 silver Geneva watch, No. 216593, open face, maker, " Kay, Worcester," on inside. Information to Supt. Cope, Evesham. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 63 — Hull ( City).— 25th ult., a " Pritcliard " pneumatic safety bicycle, frame enamelled dark green, " Pritchard " stamped on bottom tubing, a crest and Pritchard, & c., on head, 28 in. wheels, Dunlop tyre front wheel, new Warwick tyre back wheel, hollow rims, part of oil cup front wheel broken off, dropped handle bar, one handle cork, other felt, both tipped, rat- trap pedals, tangent spokes, B S. A. chain and fittings, 6i in. crank, between 80 and 83 gear, new Branson and Kent saddle with plated springs. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 61.— Doncaster ( Borough).— 23rd ult., a bicycle, brako to front tyre, 1900 pattern Dunlop tyres, flat handle bar, rubber pedals, no mud- guards, transfer on head " Smith,& c., Birmingham" thereon, supposed Clark's coloured transfer on seat tube— by A MAN, who gave the name of THOMAS BLAYDES, age 21 or 25, height 5 ft, 9 in., slight build, complexion sallow, slight moustache ; dress, brown suit, rather heavy boots. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Don- caster. SUFFOLK ( East). 58.— Bungay ( County).— 23rd ult., a gold keyless watch, No. 819627, maker Benson, London, " G. H. G." in monogram on back of case; 1 do., " F. T. ll." in fancy letters engraved on back, " Frederick T. Hibgiove" on dome. Information to Supt. Andrews, Halesworth. SUSSEX ( East). 59.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— 18th ult., by housebreaking, 1 large old gold Geneva watch, gold dial, black hands, chased back ; 1 lady's long gold neckchaiu, long links ( supposed two holes in each link) ; 1 gold oval brooch, set large carbuncle in centre, small do. each side, chased leaves ; 1 silver do., basket of flowers in centre, flowers tinted with gold, pin missing ; 1 small bar brooch ( supposed knot in centre), pin missing. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. 60.— Hastings ( Borough).— 21st ult., a red I leather jewel case, 6 in. by 4 in., about 3 in. deep, containing a green morocco leather purse, silver knob fastening and corners; 1 large ring, set garnet, bean shape ; 1 lady's t hin gold keeper ring; 1 do. small dress ring, set amethyst all round; 1 gold brooch, shape of three horseshoes, set amethyst, pin bent; I small link antique watch chain, about 3 in. long ( double), gold and silver wire ; 2 gold sea's, one cornelian stone with Beehive die, other white with sailing ship die, and two small charms attached; 1 small glass charm, shape of a coffee pot; 1 plain gold htuJ: half ot' a g ild locket, pale blue silk instead of glass ; 1 sin ill gold heart, chased ; 1 coral necklet, brass fastening; 1 pearl do., double row, with Maltese cross in brilliants attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. PROPERTY FOUND. MISCELLANEOUS. APPREHENSIONS. US.- Metropolitan Polico District, B Division.— FREDERICK LEEKS, Case No. 3' J, 15th March last. 69.— Metropolitan Police District, D Division. — NORMAN BROOKS, Case No. 91, 26th u; t. 70.— Metropolitan Police District, G Division.— WILLIAM H. LAKE, Case No. 2, 15th February last. 71. Metropolitan Police District, J Division.- JOSEPH HENRY JOHNSON, Case No. 1, 2Gtli ult. 72.— Hampshire, Aldershot ( County). — HENRY SKELTON, Casi No. 15, 19th ult, 73. — Hertfordshire, Watford ( Count!/).— CHARLES J. ROBERTS, Case No. 25, 26th ult. 71 Leicestershire, Leicester ( Borough).— HARRY WOODS, Case No. 28, 26th ult. 75. Lincolnshire, Epworth ( County). — THOMAS SLINGSBY, Case No. 30, 26th ult. 76.— Oxfordshire , Caversham ( County).— NORMAN HOWDEN, Case No. 61, 19th October, 1900. 77.— Pembrokeshire, Haverford- west Castle ( County).— WILLIAM BRETT, Case No. 43, 26th ult. 73. — So mersetshire, Yeovil { County). — ALLAN DYSON, Case No. 46, 26th ult. 79 - Suffolk ( East), Lowestoft ( County). — LEWIS RICHARDS, Office No 201- 01, Case No. 48, 22nd March last. 80. — Suffolk ( East), Lowestoft ( County).— JOHN MANN, alias TWEE, Case No 48,26th ult. 81-— Suffolk ( East), Lowestoft ( County).— EDWARD KENNEDY, Case No. 40, 2nd November last. 82- Suffolk ( East), Ipswich ( Borough).— FREDERICK DORLING, Case No. 23, 8th March last. 83.— Sussex ( East), Hove ( Borough). — GEORGE ARCHIBALD WILSON, Case No 52, 26th ult. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 65.— F Division. — 21st ult. ( supposed stolen), 2 safety bicycles, 1st, diamond frame, black enamelled, clincher tyres, Bartlett's patent, " Manufactured by the North British Rubber Company, Ltd." on back tyre, tangent spokes, plated drop handle bar. cork handles, " Bluemel, Ltd." on end, rat- trap pedals with clips, Brooks's saddle, " B 302" thereon, bell attached; 2nd, diamond frame, painted black, wheels picked out red, " Coventry Cycle Co." on frame, " No. 10603" on head, square handle bar, bone handles, lock head, free wheel, " The Clipper Bartlett tyre, Registered No. 324539" on tyres, tangent spokes, Cooper & Phillips' saddle, " No. 45 thereon, mudguard, brake and bell attached. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan I'olice Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 66.— G Division. - 25th ult., a dark brown Russian gelding pony, aged, 13 hands, small white patch behind withers on near side, long black mane and tail, in good condition ; and a set of old black brass mounted harness. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Y7ard, S. W. WARWICKSHIRE. 61.— Coventry ( City).- 21* t ult., by house- breaking, 4 watches ( 1 lady's 18 ct. gold eased, English lever, size 4, jewelled 10 holes, No. 51795, cross with " W. C. M. C." with " S." in centre, engraved on top plate; 1 large gold hunter, engine turned case, London make ; 1 gold, engine turned case, smooth, maker, A. Fagg, Margate ; 1 lady's gold, chased back, gold- dial, gilt and HER TFORDSHIRE. 67.— Hemel Hempstead ( County).— Offered for sale, 19th ult. ( supposed stolen), a silver gilt ard cut glass claret jug, nearly new ; 2 electro- plated nickel silver revolving entree dishes. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemcl Hemp- stead. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 84.— K Division.— For embezzling £ 1— EZRA FOUNTAIN, age 25, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion sallow, hair, moustache ( heavy), and eyes dark ; dress, grey tweed jacket and vest, dark trousers with blue and light stripes, choco- late colour muffler with red and green stripes, black hard felt hat; a native of Dunstable, Beds. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, W. C. DURHAM. 85. — C O n sett ( County). — For stealing ( bailee) several watches— T H < J M A S WHIT- WORTH, age about 50, height 6 ft. or 6 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache grey, brand mark about the size of a five- shilling piece on right side of body ; dress, grey jacket and vest, brown trousers, light grey cap. may be wearing a blue grey cycling suit. A travelling watchmaker ; native of Sheffield. Has served in the army. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Benzies, Consett. MIDLOTHIAN. 86.— Edinburgh ( City).— For stealing a £ 10 Bank of Scotland Note, No. 8/ 9 5010; 1 £. » Union Bank of Scotland do.. No. 15 452 084, partly burnt in centre and pinned to a piece of white paper, " with best wishes" written on top ; 1 £ 5 Bank of England do., 34— 09962 ; several notes on the National Bank of Scotland, and other monies - JAMES DUNCAN CUTHBEKT, age 37, height 5 ft. G. j in., complexion fresh, bair ( slightly bald on top) dark brown, heavy moustache brown, eyes blue, slightly flat- footed, tattoo marks on chest and arms representing a fox hunt, several upper teeth missing; dress, dark coat suit, black felt hat. An Inspector of the Lost and Found Propeity Department of the Edinburgh City Police. Has served in the Royal Highlanders. Absconded 27th ult. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Ross, City Police, Edinburgh. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1901. PROPERTY STOLEN. HER TFORDSHIRE. 87.— St. Albans { City).— Between 1st and 2nd inst.. a light grey overcoat with velvet collar, 2 pockets inside, imitation pockets outside, " G. Smith, 02 Overstone Koad, Northampton and Royal Arms," on label inside; a pair of brown kid gloves and a tape measure in pockets. Information to Head Constable Blatch, St. AI l » ars. SUSSEX ( East). < S8 — Eastbourne ( Borough). — Between 25th anil 27th ult., a single- breasted dark grey Uaglan rainproof coat, raised seams, slanting hip pockets, black bone buttons, no lining, " Hope and Company " on tab ; 1 black cloth under skirt, with faint stripes, black satin band ; 1 silver- plated teapot ( chased), Prince of Wales's feathers and " H. A. E. A. F. A. E. P. N. S. Registered No. 251095,4935 " stamped on bottom ; 6 do. egg spoons, supposed marked " A. W. M. and S. E. P." or " C. G. T. & Co., E. P. ; 11 do. teaspoons ; 1 do. tablespoon and 3 do. dessert spoons, all marked " A. W. M. & S. E. P." Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND SUSSEX ( East). 89 .— Patcham ( County).— 27th ult. on the beach at Blackrock, the body of A MAN, age about 27, length 5 ft. t! in., complexion fair, hair light brown, slight light moustache, eyes grey, two dents over left eyebrow; dress, dark grey suit, dark cap, white shirt, linen collar marked " A317," makers, " Hope Brothers, Ludgate Hill, London," dark bow tie with white stripes, makers, Henry Spurge, 234, High Holborn, W. C.," brown merino vest and pants, brown mixture socks, lace boots, kid uppers, makers, " Rabbit & Son, Limited, London," found in pockets 1 metal watch, 1 latih key, 1 leather cigar case, 1 pocket case, 1 Transvaal coin, date 1867, 1 half farthing, 1 Irish half penny, 1 brass matchbox, 1 silk and 2 white linen handkerchiefs, 1 marked " P. H." Information to Supt. Brooman, Patcham, near Brighton. APPREHENSION. 90.— Sussex ( East), Eastbourne ( Borough).— ERNEST LETTS, Case No. 50, 20th ult. MISSING. £ 10 REWARD. 91.— Since 4th July, 1899, from North Wingfield — ALBERT BURTON, age 39, height G ft. 1 in., weight 15 stones, complexion fresh, hair, beard and moustache brown, eyes blue, wears spectacles. Formerly a law clerk, but latterly an innkeeper and brewer's traveller. Is fond of horseracing. May be employed as a clerk. Is believed to have been recently seen at Manchester. The photo- graph was taken about 7 years ago. The above reward will be paid for information of the whereabouts of above, or if dead, for proof of death. Information to Supt. Faulkner, County Police Office, Chesterfield. The apprehension of the undermentioned persons is sought for failing to report under the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Police Force requiring the capture is notified under the name of the person, with the exception of the Metropolitan District, which is shown by the letters C. 0. ( Convict Office). In all cases where a warrant has been granted, notification will follow name of Force desiring capture. In the event of the capture of persons circulated from C. 0. information is to be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Convict Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. The remainder to the Chief Constable of the Police District named. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., and Force Desiring Capture. AGE. COM. HAIR. REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. LICENCE HOLDERS. WILLIAM GASKINS. alias WILLIAM LEE, JOHN LEWIS, and GEORGE SUMMERS. 597- 01. C. O. GEORGE SCOTT, alias GEORGE STEVENSON, and JAMES TOMLIN- SON. 699- 01. C. O. HENRI DEVILLE. alias HENRY CHARLES DEVILLE. 646- 01. C. O. CHARLES HENRY WILSON, alias EDWARD WILLIAM COLLINS 134- 00. C. O. JOHN MURPHY. 604- 01. Wolverhampton ( Borough) FRED COOK. 2107- 00. Otley ( County) THOMAS JESSE BIRD. FORD ( City) 539- 01. OX- 43 43 24 51 34 21 22 49 63 59 EDWIN FARltAR. alias GEORGE WAL KER. 14- 01. Leeds ( City) THOMAS SQUIRE, alias THOMAS SQUIRES. 2764- 00. Leeds ( City) JAMES PARNELL, alias WILLIAM GYTON, WILLIAM ( JAYTON, JOHN WOODS. JOHN BOND, and JAMES DARNELL. 1818- 00. Southend ( County) Warrant issued. SUPERVISEES. WILLIAM HENRY STRINGER, alias 43 WILLIAM SKINNER. 2389- 98 C. O. 1 Sentence expired. Warrant issued HENRY ADLAM. 3204- 97. C. O. 27 JOHN MATT, alias JAMES FOOTMAN, and ARTHUR TIMMS. 2316- 98. C. O. FREDERICK TREADWELL. C. O. 27 WILLIAM HENLEY, alias WILLIAM 61 GEORGE HENLEY 884- 01. C. O. 1646- 00. 26 WILLIAM SMITH. alias WILLIAM WILSON, and WILLIAM YOUNG 117- 01. Gloucester ( Countv) HOSE CRADDOCK, alia;: SARAH JONES. 1922- 00. C. O. 38 28 5 3} 5 4 5 7 5 10 5 9J 5 3 \ 5 6J 5 4J 4 11} 6 4 fresh fresh sallow fresh fresh fresh fresh fresh sallow dark dk brn brn dk brn brn tng fry brn grey blue haze] grey grey brn grey It brn hazel brn grey grey dk brn 5 6} 5 0J 5 4] 5 2J 5 10 5 10} swthy fresh fresh pale fresh dark blue hazel grey br: brn grey Ik bi n grey grey ( bald) brn 4 11} Hallow Man's head, star, rose, and indistinct mark It forearm bust of sailor, sailor, mermaid, ship, TRUE LOVE, bracelet and star rt forearm : ship on chest : dot and anchor back of It hand ; anchor back of rt hand : star It foot Scar It of forehead and back of It hand ; mole centre and rt of back, It upper arm and rt shoulder Scar rt cheek, rt of forehead, each forearm, and 4 rt knee Scar It elbow and 2 rt forearm ; mole It nostril, rt of face, rt shoulder, and centre of back ; fleshy tumour breast Scar bridge of nose, It of face, rt hand and wrist; mole centre of back ; wreath rt forearm Scar rt of forehead and rt of chest; dot It and F. C. rl forearm : mole rt of back Scar It of forehead and several on fingeis each hand : mole It shoulder, nape of neck, and under rt shoulder blade Scar each arm. It groin, It elbow, rt eyebrow, and back of neck, abscess scar rt buttock Scar rt forearm, rt of facc. and It of back : face, chest, and back pockmarked EB It forearm, bracelet It wrist: scar back It hand, rt elbow: mole back of ncck and it of chest; back pockmarked ; North London Sessions, 17th May 1898. 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision and remanet of former sentence, for receiving. Licenced 4th March, 1901. VY 304. Middlesex Sessions, 22nd October, 1898, 3 years penal servitude and 5 years police supervision and remanet of former sentence, for larceny. Licenced 14th March, 1901. V Y 133. Central Criminal Court, 21st November, 1898, 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 12th March, 1901. Y 509. Central Criminal Court, 27th June, 1892, 10 years penal servitude for forgery. Licenced 17th Januarv, 1900. S 334. Stafford, 1st December, 1898, 3 years penal servitude for wounding. Licenced 4th March, 1901. Y441. Leeds, 26ih July, 1893. penal servitude for life for murder. Licenced 6th August, 1900. T 398. Oxford. 10th November. 1898, 3 years penal servitude for forgery. Licenced 23ril February, 1901. Y 390. Leeds, 30th December, 1895, 5 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for counting- house breaking. Licenced 2nd January, 1901, which expires 7th June, 1902. PV 431. Leeds, 3rd December, 1896, 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 4th October. 1900. T W 11. Central Criminal Court, 9th January, 1893. 10 years penal servitude for uttering Licenced 4th Julv, 1900. B J T 631. hazel grey Scar It forearm, rt wrist, rt eyebrow, and 2 scars It of chest,: cupping marks It of chest; face slightly pock marked Scar each forearm, and several small scars on bae'e : mole centre back, rt forearm, and It knee ; small birthmark It thigh Scar rt eyebrow, rt cheek, It of chcst, and several small scars on back and hands Scar It eyebrow, rt forearm, and shoulder, back of ncck : fleshy mole It shoulder Mole It forearm and on throat dk brn grey dk brn dk brn Scar each eyebrow, rt elbow, and back rt forearm Scar It of forehead and rt eyebrow Maidstone, 9th April. 1891, 7 years penal servitudeand 3 years police supervision for housebreaking. Liberated 13th August, 1898. K R 765. South London Sessions, 9th July. 1895, 3 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny. V 239. North London Sessions, 4th May, 1896, 3 years penal servitude and 2 years policc supervision for larceny ( person). W 240. Surrey Sessions ( Kingston), 22nd May, 1900, 4 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision for larceny. 1747. Birmingham, 9th October, 1899, 9 months hard labour and 1 year police supervision for larceny ( bicycle). 3188. Hereford, 16th October. 1899. 18 months hard labour and 7 years police supervision for horsestealing. 163. Bournemouth, 2nd November, 1899, 9 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision for house- breaking. 1167. L<> Nl) o> KKIXIK. 1, fnn If fa Uumn't STATIOHHM OTFIOK BY J. J, KKMHK| 4 $ Co.. I/ Tp , 99 VICTORIA STBKIIT, S. W. ; 33. KIHB WILLIAM SIRRKT, E. C.; AMI MARSHAUOCA WORKS, S. R. 12080