GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 1901. VOL. XVIII., No. 1820. KE GUI- 1. All announcemei. ts for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communication* relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOK 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 wvon 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. Poi- traits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of 15s. per portrait, and of 7s. 6d. per pluito- graph or sketch of a stolen article. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, m ust be 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 be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. LTIOKT S. 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 arc alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on tluir apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor iwtice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all eases the officer signing the request fin- the insertion of any announcement trill If wholly responsible for any proceedings u- h ich may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should he forwarded so as to be received not later th" H noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. Th </ 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. Xew Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Pout Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted en payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. E. B. HEXET, Editor. INDEX TO SPECIAL NOTICES AND CAUTIONS Which have appeared in the POLICE GAZETTE during the past twelve months. ASTORIA, or L. CLEMENT, Dog Dealer, 52 Maida Yale, N. W. ( P. G., No. 1718, September 28th, 1900.) BARKER, WILLIAM, alias WILLIAM CHANCE, GEORGE HORLAND, ERNEST NEWTON, & c. ( P. G., No. 1676, January 19th, 1900.) BENNETT BROS., late MAY, GARLAND & CO. ( P. G., No. 1756, October 26th, 1900.) BUTLER, DENIS, " Rosel," Parson's Mead, Croydon, dealer in cutlery. ( P. G., No. 1686, February 23rd, 1900.) DIXON, ARTHUR, alias OAKENFULL. ( P. G., No. 1676, January 19th, 1900.) EDWARDS, GEORGE, alias AMERICAN FRANK. ( P. G., No. 1676, January 19th, 1900.) HAMILTON, JOSEPH, alias LITTLE JOE. ( P. G., No. 1676, January 19th, 1900.) HENRIKSON, HENRI, alias HENDERSON, servants' registry office. ( P. G., No. 1688, March 2nd, 1900.) HYPOLITE CO. ( P. G., No. 1746, September 21st, 1900.) NICHOLSON INSTITUTE, Gunnersbury. ( P. G., No. 1686, February 23rd, 1900.) SEYMOUR, DR. HAMILTON. ( P. G., No. 1774, December 28th, 1900.) SNELL, ROBERTS, DUNLOP, BUTT, & c., " marking ink fraud." ( P. G., No. 1782, January 25th, 1901). SYMONDS' TEA COMPANY AND LONDON STORES, Savoy House, Strand, and New North Street, London, W. C. ( P. G., No. 1720, June 22nd, 1900.) TANQUEREY'S FREE PORTRAIT FRAUD. ( P. G., No. 1746, September 21st, 1900.) IDENTIFICATION OF PRISONERS. THE EDITOR requests that Chief Officers of Police, when forwarding for identification by the Metropolitan Police the Photographs and descrip- tive forms of Persons in custody, will please see that the specific offence is stated, e. g. :— Stealing £ 1,000 from bank ; stealing pair of boots from shop door ; stealing bale of silk, van unattended, & c., & c. This may often prove a ready means of recognition, and Judges have recently complained of the absence of such particulars in dealing with previous convictions. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLIOE DISTRICT 1.— J Division.— JAMES CROCKBRAIN, Case No. 5, 22nd February last, not now wanted. Warrant withdrawn. 2.— K Division.— For carnal knowledge of a girl under 13 years of age — WILLIAM THOMAS WALL, age 23, height 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( short) dark brown, fringe on forehead, moustache light, eyes blue, scar about 2 in. long under chin, lump back of head ; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, black trousers and cap, black silk neckerchief, lace boots. A native of Barking, Essex. Warrant issued. 3.— N Division.— For larceny from fur- nished apartments— ROBERT HARTMAN, sup- posed a German, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., stoops slightly, complexion fresh, hair ( curly) dark ; dress, black frock coat suit, silk hat. Warrant issued. 4.— T Division.— For forging and altering a money order for the payment of £ 10— FERDI- NAND MOORLAND, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, Jewish nose, hair black, eyes dark, prominent teeth, nervous manner, speaks quickly ; dress, grey check tweed suit, dark check tie, black soft felt hat, lace shoes, wearing a yellow metal fob chain. HP obtains a money order for a small amount, alters same, and usually asks a shopkeeper or publican to change it, by giving them an order. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 5.— Wokingham { County).— For stealing, 23rd ult., a light brown wooden box, 34 in. by 18 in. ; a lady's pneumatic bicycle, front forks bent; 1 pair of blue and white vases— CHARLIE SIMPSON, alias NASH, age 20, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion very dark, hair ( curly on fore- head) black, slight moustache dark, eyes dark ; dress, light grey jacket and vest, dark large ribbed cord breeches, navy blue cloth cap, black leather leggings, brown lace boots. A groom ; native of Hampshire. Was accompanied by a woman, age 34, height 4 ft. 6 to 8 in., complexion ( freckled) fair, hair light brown ; dress, black dress, black straw hat, trimmed black, lace boots. A native of Finchampstead ; and a child, age 7 years, com- plexion fair, hair light, eyes grey; dress, white dress, navy blue jacket, white buttons, white straw hat with pink band, lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. BUCKINGHA MS HI RE. 6.— Aylesbury ( County/).— For obtaining money by fraud— F. FITZGERALD ( supposed false), age about 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair light, clean shaved, artificial left arm ; dress, navy blue serge jacket suit, blue cap, had with him a dark overcoat. He takes lodgings, advertises canaries, ferrets, & c., for sale through the Feathered World and Exchange and Mart, receives remittances and decamps. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Pitson, Aylesbury. 7.— Chesham ( County).— For leaving his children chargeable to the common fund of the Amersham Union — JAMES DARYELL, age about 45, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair and whiskers dark, turning grey; dress, dark coat and vest, light trousers, soft felt hat. A labourer; native of Chesham. May be found at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Pearman, Chesham. OA MBRIDGESHIRE. 8.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For stealing, 16th ult., an " Osmond Road Racer" bicycle, 24 in. frame, black enamelled, usually parts plated, dropped handle bars, nearly new, plain tyres, bell and lamp attached— GEORGE CARR, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, full face, hair dark, clean shaved, hands slightly deformed; wearing naval uniform, " H. M. S. Revenge" on cap. Stated he had served on H. M. S. " Powerful" and that he was present at the Relief of Ladysmith. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. CHESHIRE. 9 — Liscard ( County).— For embezzling £ 5 at Seacombe, 9th April.— ALFRED BOOTH, age about 29, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes brown ; dress, greenish tweed suit ( square cut jacket), black hard felt hat, lace boots. A native of Hyde, near Manchester. Was employed as manager to a bill posting company. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Liscard. CUMBERLAND. 10.— Carlisle ( County).— For disobeying an order made under the ( Married Women) Act, 1895 — JONATHAN WATSON, age about 47, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, oval face, hair ( bald on top) and beard on end of chin grey, eyes blue. A farm labourer; native of Renwick. Has been employed on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Graham, Carlisle. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 1901. DEVONSHIRE. 11.— Devonport ( Borough).— For deserting his wife and children — ALBERT EUGINE SMITH, age 24, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion and slight moustache dark, hair black, eyes brown, bottom lip very thick, cut scar left third finger; dress, brown coat and vest, black trousers, military shirt and boots, brown cap. A labourer. May seek employment as a cab driver, or endeavour to enlist. May be found at common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. Information to- Head Constable Matters, Devon- port. KENT. 18.— Folkestone ( Borough).— For stealing, 21st ult., a silver watch and chain ( recovered)— A MAN who gave the name of ZENO KOHL- MAN, a Dane, age about 22, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair brown, clean shaved, rather flat feet; dress, dark brown mixture suit, black hard felt hat with broad brim, old lace boots. Stated he was a photo- grapher. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Reeve, Folke- stone. split rings— A MAN, who gave the name of SMITH, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. G or 7 in., liair and moustache inclined to sandy, walks badly ; wearing dark jacket, black hard felt hat, carried an umbrella and a small black bag containing jewellery and watches. He represented that he was employed by a local watchmaker. See Case No. 10, 31st ult. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Hope, Deddington. SOMERSETSHIRE. £ 3 REWARD. 26.— Weston- super- Mare ( County). — For stealing a Kodak camera ( recovered)— FANNY JACKSON, alias FODEN and NURSE NEA11Y, age 30, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes grey, left forefinger deficient, usually well dressed. A native of Salford, Lancashire. Has been previously con- victed. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brown, Weston- super- Mare, by whom the above reward will be paid to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension of Jackson. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. £ 1 REWARD. 27.— Ne wcastle. under- Lyme ( Borough).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the common fund of the Newcastle- under- Lyme Onion— SAMPSON MIFFLIN, age 32, height 5 ft, 6 or 7 in., hair ( inclined to curly) brown, bald spot about the size of a shilling back of head, moustache sandy ; dress, brown sacque jacket suit, cap, light lace boots. Appearance of a barman or cellarman. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Newcastle- under- Lyme Union, to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of Mifflin. 2&.— Newca s tie - unde r- L ym e ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pre- tences— Supervisee ROBERT HIGGINBOTTOM, Office No. 20- 01, age 43, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, right leg has been broken, varicose veins left leg, scar on forehead. A commission agent; native of Warrington. Sentenced at Here- ford, 2nd July, 1900, to 6 months imprisonment and 5 years police supervision for fraud. Pre- viously convicted at Stafford and Leeds. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Newcastle- under- Lyme. 29.— Wolverhampton ( Borough). — For failing to report — Licence- holder THOMAS JONES, alias RICHARD MORAN, Office No. 1365- 01, age 39, height 5 ft. 4j in., complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes light hazel, tattooed outside left forearm, scar outside left finger, back of right ring finger, nose, right side of forehead, and out- side angle left eyebrow. A labourer. Sentenced at Stafford Assizes, on the 1st December, 1898, to 7 years penal servitude for attempted buggery. Licenced 27th May, 1901. Y 440. Information to Capt. Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. SUFFOLK ( West). 30. — Bury- St.- Edmunds ( County).— For stealing ( bailee), 23rd ult., a pony, cart and harness ( recovered)— ARTHUR DUFFIELD, age about 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion and hair dark, moustache brown; dress, black coat and vest, brown trousers, white tie, black soft felt hat, patent leather shoes. A native of Great Yarmouth.— JOHN WALKER, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair brown, clean shaved ; dress, black coat and vest, dark blue trousers, dark cap, may be wearing a brown ( tight fitting) coat. A barman ; native of Lowestoft. They attend markets and offer for sale medicines, corn cure, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Emmerson, Bury- St.- Edmunds. SURREY. SI.— Chertsey ( County).— F or deserting his children, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Chertsey Union, 15th ult. — STEPHEN PARSONS, age 30 to 33, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion dark, thin features, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, eyes hazel; dress, dark clothes and cap. An iron- monger's labourer ; was a member of the Chertsey Harriers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. V ESSEX. 12.— Colchester ( Borough).— For stealing £ 16— PHILIP MILLARD, alias HORATIO LAWRENCE, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., stout build,' complexion ruddy, hair ( wavy) dark brown, heavy moustache brown, eyes ( full) dark, wears gold rimmed glasses, carries his head to the left, indented scar ( size of a sixpence) on right cheek near mouth; dress, grey cashmere suit, black bowler hat, Oxford shoes. A solicitor's clerk. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Coombs, Col- chester. HAMPSHIRE. VS.— Aldershot ( County). — For stealing, 2nd inst., a pneumatic safety bicycle, " Humber " 1900 pattern, black enamelled, usual parts plated, has been repaired near middle bracket and not re enamelled, 28 in. frame, " William Shuker " on transfer, straight handle bars, cork grips with white tips, mudguard on each wheel, clockwork bell, Brooks's saddle, pouch containing oil can and spanner, pump attached, " Warwick tyres" engraved thereon.— BENJAMIN BRIDGE, age 24, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, grey suit, black tie, dark grey cap, Army boots. A native of Oldbury, Worcestershire. Is a deserter from the 4th Battalion Worcester Regiment. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot, 14.— Southampton ( Borouqh).— For steal- ing £ 15 from his lodgings, 20th ult.— ALFRED IBERG, age 26 or 27, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache ( long and curly) light, 2 upper teeth and top of 1 finger missing, flat feet, weak legs; dress, light grey ( double- breasted) suit, white straw hat with black band, patent leather boots. A German or Swiss vegetable cook. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HERTFORDSHIRE. lb— Hertford ( County).— On commitment warrants for assault on police, disorderly conduct and refusing to quit licensed premises— GEORGE MATTHEWS, age 25, height 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( cut short with fringe in front) brown, eyes hazel; dress, dark jacket and vest, light trousers, coloured silk wrapper, light cap, brown boots, wearing a silver buckle ring. A native of Hatfield. Escaped from custody 25th ult. Information to Supt. Shore, Hertford. 16.— Ware ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, between 19th Apr. and 3rd ult., at Buntingford— F. BURNS ( sup- posed false), age 68, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, stoops slightly, complexion dark, aquiline nose, hair ( thin and slightly bald), moustache and beard grey, eyes ( left glass) brown, 3rd and 4th right fingers contracted; dress, dark tweed jacket suit with thin white stripes, dark Chesterfield overcoat, brown soft felt hat, brown spats, lace shoes. A native of Norwich. He stated that he was a colonel in the army, and that he was employed by the War Office to survey the country. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Duke, Ware. 17.— St. Albans ( City).— For stealing a " Humber " bicycle, straight handle bars, frame black enamelled, cream colour wheels, 30- in. front, 28- in. back wheel, Dunlop ' 95 tyres, rubber pedals, brake, no mudguards— A MAN, age about 35, height 6 ft., complexion sallow, hair and eyes dark, clean shaved; dress, long black coat and trousers, soft felt hat. Represented that he was a clergyman. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Blatch, St. Albans. LANARKSHIRE. 19.— Hamilton ( Burgh)— For culpable homi- cide, 25th ult. — A MAN, age about 23, height 5 ft. 6 to 8 in., hair brown, clean shaved, large burn mark back of one hand, speaks with Scotch accent; dress, blue serge jacket suit, regatta shirt, check cap. Supposed a miner. Information to Chief Constable Millar, Hamil- ton, N. B. LANCASHIRE. 20.— Chorley ( County).— For stealing, 23rd ult., a bicycle ( recovered)— A MAN, who gave the name of DR. JUDIFINE or PAUL, age about 25, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion pale, hair ( slightly bald on top), and small moustache dark, Jewish accent, of good address; dress, navy blue jacket and vest, black and white striped trousers. He took lodgings and represented that he was a medical student. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 21.— Chepstow ( County).— For obtaining, by false pretences, a silver watch ( recovered)— A MAN, age about 46, height 5 ft. 4 to 6 in., stout build, complexion pale, hollow cheeks, hair and rather heavy moustache dark, of good address; dress, dark ribbed cloth jacket and vest, dark grey trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots, carried an umbrella with white metal knob, and a black leather bag. He represented that he was em- ployed by a local watchmaker, and obtained the watch for repair. Is believed to be identical with — SMITH, Case No. 10, 31st ult., and sup- pcsed wanted elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Parker, Superintendent, Monmouth. 22.— Newport ( Borough). — For stealing, 27th Apr., a watch and chain ( recovered)— JOHN THOMAS PAWR, age 41, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion fresh, oval face, long nose, hair ( turning grey) brown, moustache reddish, eyes hazel, bad teeth, small brown mole left lower eye- lid, cut scar left side of upper lip, boil scar inside right forearm, speaks with a Devonshire accent, impediment in speech. Supposed a labourer; native of Brixham. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, Town Hall, Newport. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 23.— Northampton ( County).— For steal- ing £ 3,22nd ult., at Lamport— A MAN, who gave the name of ANTHONY, age about 29, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark ; dress, light grey coat and vest, dark grey trousers, dark soft felt hat, appearance of a valet. He left behind a bicycle which was afterwards found to have been stolen at Ely, 15th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Webster, County Police Office, Northampton. 24. — Wellingborough ( County). — For obtaining £ 10 10s. by false pretences, 29th ult.— ALFRED C. HICKERSON, age 24, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion and hair dark, full round face, clean shaved, turns his feet outwards; dress, black suit and cap, check tie. A groom ; native of Pitsford. Had in his possession a blank cheque, No. F 3547 on the Capital and Counties Bank, Northampton Branch. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Alexander, Welling- borough. OXFORDSHIRE. 25.— Deddington ( County).— For obtaining an old patent lever watch, bull's eye glass; 1 white metal curb chain, 2 sixpences attached with TUESDAY, JUNE - 3, 1901. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. DEVONSHIRE. 32.— Tavistock County).— For stealing Oth ult,, a postal letter, the property of His Majesty's Postmaster General — A L BE R T ERNEST JAMES MARTIN, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 in., inclined to be stout, complexion ilorid, hair ( nearly bald) dark, moustache brown, large bunion on right big toe, walks heavier with left foot than with right, is fond of betting; dress, when last seen, grey jacket suit and cap. A sorting clerk and telegraphist. The photograph was taken about 10 years ago. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. DURHAM. 33.— Consett { County).— For larceny ( bailee) — Expiree THOMAS WIIITWORTH, alius JAMES UN WIN, GEORGE JOHNSTONE, JOHN ROGERS, GEORGE LAMB, and JOHN DRURY, age 54, height 5 ft. llf in., complexion sallow, hair grey ( bald), eyes hazel, D left side, scars back of neck and head, mole left side of neck. Sentenced at Aberdeen High Court, 26th June, 1894, to 5 years penal servitude for fraud. Previously convicted at York, Lincoln, Sheffield, and Beverley. See Case No. 18, 17th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Benzie3, Consett. HAMPSHIRE. '< H— Fareham { County).— For embezzle- ment— HERBERT EDWARD SLY, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, complexion pale, hair and moustache dark brown, rather large eyes, walks quickly, turns his feet outwards; dress, black or dark jacket suit, black cloth cap, lace boots with toecaps, usually wears a double gold Albert with Freemason's jewel attached. A native of Warminster, Wilts. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. WARWICKSHIRE. 35.— Aston Manor { County).— For desert- ing his wife and family— ERNEST AUGUSTUS ADAMS, age 36, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache sandy, eyes ( full) grey. A hardware traveller ; native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hannah, Aston Manor. PORTRAIT OF A PERSON IN CUSTODY. 36. — Ne Wfjort { County). — Committed for trial at next Hants assizes, 28th inet., for larceny and forgery, MARY AURORA alias MAR- GARET ANN or MAY WALKER, age 21 or 22, ( see Case No. 24,17th ult,), found in her possession a lady's open face gold keyless watch, gold figured dial, black figures, No. 24423, chased back, with swivel, black bow- shaped brooch and 3 trinkets ( 1 white bone opera glass, 1 horse's hoof, 1 pot with 3 legs) attached; 1 lady's open face Geneva gun metal keyless watch, No. 14637; 1 silver thimble ; 1 lady's turquoise dress ring, 7 settings; 1 do., emerald and pearl ( 1 emerald and 2 stones missing) ; 1 9 ct. keeper ring; 1 ring case, " Reid & Sons, Goldsmiths to the Queen, New- castle- on- Tyne" ; 1 pair folding nail scissors; and 2 pawntickets relating to 2 gold bangles, fancy ring, watch, gold Albert, and bracelet, pledged at Southampton, 15th February last. ( See Case No. 47, 31st August, and No. 27, 7th September, 1900.) Previously convicted at Scarborough and Bridlington, supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Ayres, Quay Street, Newport. SUSSEX ( East). 37.— Hastings { Borough).— For misappro- priation of trust monies — FREDERICK ATKINSON, age 46, height 5 ft. 6 in., rather stout build, short neck, complexion fair, full face, hair ( bald on top), beard, whiskers and moustache light brown, weak voice; dress, light grey suit, black felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. SUSSEX ( West). 38.— Midhurst { County).— For obtaining a quantity of oats by false pretences, 2nd ult,, at Terwick— ALFRED NORMAN ( supposed false), ige about 40, height about 5 ft. 8 in., hair ( turning •^ rey) and moustache dark; dress, light Scotch tweed suit and cap, dust coat. He answers newspaper idvertisements, stating he has a poultry farm, and . isks that goods may be forwarded to him by rail, carriage paid. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Goldring, Midhurst. WA R WICKS HIRE. 39.— Birmingham { City).— For felony and assaulting police— Supervisee EDWIN BROWN, alias I1YDEN, Office No. 2896- 00, age 18, height 5 ft. 7i in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, I. L. A. E. and heart right forearm. A polishor; native of Birmingham. Sentenced at Birmingham Sessions, 30th April, 1900, to 6 months imprison- ment and 2 years police supervision for house- breaking. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Birmingham. 40.— Coventry { City).— For obtaining £ 5 9s. by fraud, 28th ult,— A MAN, who gave the name of FRANK MOORLAND, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion sallow, hair 4 TIIE TOLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 1901. dark, clean shaved, speaks with London accent; dress, grey mixture suit, white straw hat, black band. He called upon a house agent and arranged to take premises for himself and a partner, stated they were going to trade as Moorland and Baker, enginoers, and asked that any goods arriving may be taken in. He subsequently called on a house furnishing company and ordered goods to the value of £ 110s., tendered a Post Office money order for £ 10 and received the balance. It was afterwards ascertained that the order was issued at Ashford, Middlesex, for Is. and the amount altered to £ 10, crossed and endorsed " From G. Grover, Ashford, to Frank Moorland, Henley- on- Thamos, and 222 City Road, London, E. C." Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Charsley, Coventry. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 11— Bridlington [ County).— For stealing, 25th ult., a " Psycho" road racer safety bicycle, recently enamelled, 25 in. frame, smooth Dunlop tyres, newly rubbered, dropped handle bars, cork handles, 1 in. pitch roller chain, Westwood rims, rat- trap pedals with toe clips, lady's Lamplough saddle, coil springs, no brake or mudguards— A MAN, age about 28, height 5 ft. 0 or 7 in., clean shaved; dress, blue serge suit, light check cap. Information to Supt. Cooper, Bridlington. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). ± 2— Guisborough ( County).— For steal- ing, 6th ult., at Redcar, a bicycle ( recovered)— NEIL NESBITT, alias VINCENT HARDY, WILL BARRETT, and J. P. DOUGLASS, age 20, height 5 ft. 1 or 5 in., slight build, complexion dark, hair ( curly at sides) black, clean shaved, wearing false teeth ; dress, grey check ( square cut) jacket and trousers, black ( low cut) vest, white tie, white straw hat with green, red and white band, black gloves, wears a gold double Albert, 5 silver medals and a silver pencil case attached. Carried a small brown leather hand bag. A conjurer, may be found at seaside resorts. Has in his possession cards bearing the above names. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Holmes, Guisborough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). - 13.— Leeds ( County).-- For obtaining £ 7 Is., by false pretences at Shadwell, 15th ult.— W. O. KIRKLAND, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft, 7 in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair, moustache, and slight side whiskers brown. An oilcake and cattle spice traveller. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Tebbutt, County Buildings, Park Street, Leeds. 44.— Bradford ( City). — For stealing a bicycle ( recovered)— MATTHEW II. MIDDLE- BROOK, age 29 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 6 in., stilt build, complexion sallow, hair black, mous- tache ( cut short) dark, eyes dark brown. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Bradford. 45 — Leeds ( City).— For stealing ( bailee) £ 19 2s. 4d.— GEORGE SAMUEL WALKER, age 32, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stiff build, complexion and slight moustache dark, hair black, wrinkles on fore- head, bad teeth, walks erect; dress, black coat and vest, black and grey check trousers, black billy- cock hat. May bo found working as an electrician, watch and jewellery repairer, or an insurance collector and canvasser. Warrant issued. Information to Major Tarry, Chief Constable, Leeds. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BERKSHIRE. 46.— Wokingham ( County).— Committed for trial, charged with arson — GEO RG E STEVENS, age 50, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, sunburnt, hair and side whiskers dark brown, eyes ( twitches right) hazel, chest and back hairy, 3 pock marks and mole back of neck, pock mark right temple, marks between shoulders; dress, old black jacket, brown cord vest, white cord trousers, blue neckerchief, white spots, lace boot « . States he is a native of ' Wenlock, Shrop- shire. Information to Supt. Mulslur, Wokingham. BUG KING HA MS HI RE. 47. — High Wycombe ( County).— Sentenced to one month imprisonment for fraudulently endeavouring to obtain charitable contributions — CHARLES SMYTHE, age 46, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark, eyes blue, 2 cut scars on throat; dress, black jacket and vest, blue mixture cloth trousers, dark grey cap. Had with him an old carpet bag containing tools and a number of letters. He called on persons for employment, and stated that he had been recommended by well known inhab- itants, the names of whom he had obtained. Usually stays at common lodging houses. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Summers, County Police Office, High Wycombe. ESSEX. 48. — Chelmsford ( County). — Remanded till 14th inst., for stealing a bicycle ( recovered) — LUIS HAZARMAYETH, a Frenchman, ago 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes dark brown, scar top of left temple, above right eye, right temple, back of head left side, top of head 2 in. long, burn scar left forearm, cut scat- right wrist, Y O, M O RI R O, E E Y N A, B L A 93 tattooed above left knee; dress, dark overcoat, black serge jacket and vest, blue mixture trousers, blue neckerchief with yellow and white Howers, blue serge cap, brown shoes. States he is a painter, and that he came to England about a month ago. | j Photograph can be seen on application. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. HAMPSHIRE. 49.— Aldershot ( County).— Remanded till 10th inst., on 3 charges of larceny— ELIZABETH BROWN, alias MARY VEITCH, age about 20, height 5 ft., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes blue, small mole right eyelid. Supposed an expert shop thief, and probably wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt, Hawkins, Aldershot. 50.— Fareham ( County). — Remanded till 13th inst., charged with obtaining money by false pretences BROWN, alias JOHN STRIDE, age 19, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, hair brown, right eye grey, left deficient, brown mole left shoulder, cut scar left thumb and forefinger; dress, grey jacket, black vest, brown tweed trousers, black and white check cap, shoes. 51.— Fareham ( County).— Committed for trial at next Assizes for burglary — JAMES WEEKS, age 48, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top), beard, moustache, and eyes grey; dress, dark blue coat and vest, dark trousers, dark blue and white striped muffler, brown cloth cap, lace boots with toecaps. A native of Shirley, near Southampton. Supposed previously convicted. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt, Hack, Fareham. HER TFORDSHIRE. 52.— St. Albans ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 18th inst., for larceny at Harpenden races, 25th ult.— JOE DAVIES, age 20 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, eyes grey, American accent, scar on front of left hand, right thumb, and both sides of forehead; 2 brown moles centre of back. Frequents race meetings; supposed a native of London. Information to Inspector Ilassell, County Police Office, St. Albans. OXFORDSHIRE. 53.— Woodstock ( County). — Remanded till 11th inst,, charged with larceny— GEORGE PRATLEY, alias ALFRED HOLIFIELD and OLIVER, age 34, height 5 ft. 4f in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light brown, eyes grey, scar left wrist and right little finger, abscess scar left knee and shin. A native of Stonesfield. Supposed previously couvicted and wanted else- where. Information to Inspector Sorrell, Woodstock. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 51.— Guisborough ( County).— Committed for trial at Northallerton Quarter Sessions, 4th prox., for obtaining food and money by false pretences at Saltburn- by- Sea, between 22nd March and 23rd April last — ARTHUR WILLIAM WOOD, ago 36, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, oval face, hair, heavy moustache, and whiskers pointed at chin dark brown, eyos blue, scar on bridge of nose, heart and anchor tattooed on left forefinger, star and half face 2nd, draghook and tree 3rd, cross and ring 4th left fingers, ship's wheel and anchor back left hand, star and dots left wribt, A. T. and square b.' ck of forearm, 2 stars and dots forearm, cross arrows, star, triangle, and part of a Maltese cross right forearm, outlines of a brig and ring right little finger; dress, blue serge ( square cut) jacket suit, small black tie, blue cap, with bright peak, brass button with anchor thereon on both sides, light lace boots. A native of Portsmouth. Appearance of a seafaring man. Found in his possession two pawntickets relating to two ladies' silver Geneva watches, Nos. 4964 and 29723, pledged at Grimsby on 11th and 12th January last in name of Arthur Torbett. Information to Supt. Holmes, Guisborough. PROPERTY STOLEN. BERKSHIRE. 55. — Reading ( Borough). — 25th ult., a broad gold chased ring, set diamonds ; 1 large old- fashioned wedding ring, an inscription, supposed engraved in old English on inside. Information to Capt. Henderson, Chief Con- stable, Reading. DURHAM. 56.— Sunderland ( Borough).— 27th ult., a thick curb bangle, padlock attached ; 2 thick gold plated bangles, curb pattern, padlock attached to both ; 1 thick silver bangle, curb pattern, padlock attached; 2 silver wire bangles, 2 foreign coins at- tached to both ; 1 gold brooch, coloured butterfly stamped thereon ; 1 square silver brooch, horseshoe in centre; 1 brooch, " Ethel" thereon; 1 lady's gold ring, set 6 pearls and 1 ruby; 1 life saving medal, " Ethel Egglishaw" thereon; 1 silver swimming badge, " S. L." and " S. C." thereon; 1 gold plated necklace, violet coloured heart attached; 1 large square brilliant buckle; 2 dessert knives, honey comb handles, maker " W. A. Colley" on blade; 1 fancy silver butter knifo ; 1 pin, brilliant and pearl on lop ; 2 white silk handkerchiefs ; 1 blue shot do.— Sus- picion is attached to A MAN, age about 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, small features, hollow cheeks, slight side whiskers and moustache light, eyes light blue; dress, supposed greyish waterproof overcoat, grey suit, brown woollen muffler. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Sunder- land. ESSEX. 57.— Brentwood ( County).— 4th inst., two bicycles, 1st, a " Special Rayleigh Roadster," 28 in wheels, patent direct unbreakable tangent spokes, in. Dunlop tyres, black rims, 28 in. frame, Raleigh patent micrometer eccentric crank, chain adjustment, fiat handle- bars, cork handles ( piece broken off one), ordinary brake, special featherweight steel entirely detachable beaded edges, hollow stays, mudguard, new Raleigh patent steering lock, 5 in. tread, 7 in. centre cranks, 70 gear, special i in. roller chain, Raleigh detach- able transparent sliding panel, giving easy access to chain, gear case dented in centre, rubber pedals, right 3J in., left 4 in., Brooks's B 24 saddle with plated springs and forward pin, Raleigh patent fittings, tool bag, containing metal clips, plated spanners, special Raleigh oil can, " Albert Loveday, Westbury Lodge " on bag ; 2nd, dropped handle- bars, patch on front tyre, brake, mud- guards, bell, lamp, & c. attached. 58.— Brentwood ( County).— 30th ult., at Hutton, an " Imperial Triumph " light roadster bicycle, with Triumph patent resilient front forks, 28- in. wheels, plated rims, enamelled centres, barrel hubs, disc adjusting, improved pattern, gear 68, £- in. roller chain, Hans Renold bracket Triumph eccentric, forks Triumph resilient with plated box crown, front fork ends slotted, eccentric steering lock, 5- in. tread, gear case, improved Triumph chain cov< r, Dover gear case, cannot be fitted, Triumph front rim brake, No. 1 upturned handle bar, black and white celluloid handles, Brooks's plated spring saddle, detachable mudguard, leather flap to front guard. 59 - Brentwood ( County).— 30tli ult., by burglary at Shenfield, a blue serge suit; 1 pair light grey plaid trousers. Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood. GLAMORGANSHIRE. £ 15 REWARD. W— Neath ( County).— 1st inst., a lady's plain gold watch, initials " E. Y." and makers " Carter, St. Swithin's Lane, London " on back ; 1 do. gold keyless half- hunter watch, with second hand, enamel figures ( enamel of No. 10 chipped off) ; 1 do. silver watch, No. 1057, maker " Robert Reid, Bristol," on back, small silver chain attached ; 1 dress ring, large opal surrounded with diamonds ; 1 do. sapphire and diamond half- hoop ; 1 do., emerald hall- hoop ; 1 do., set rose TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1901. THE POLICE GAZETTE. diamond ; 1 do., set green enamel, square. Bet round with Binall diamonds, 4 large diamonds in centre; 1 do., turquoise set small diamonds; 1 antique padlock brooch ( containing grey hair), set pearls and 2 rubies ; 1 antique oval brooch, set turquoise, rubies, and aqua- marina ; 1 bar brooch, set opals ; 1 Etruscan gold liligree brooch ; 1 pale blue enamel bar brooch, set pearls; 1 gold safety pin brooch, with heart pendant and small tur- quoise ; 1 gold chain bracelet and gold bangles; 1 do., set opals, pearls, and crystal at intervals; 1 gold do., set stone seal with photograph of a gentleman; 1 long gilt bead chain with tassel at ends, blue, green and gold filigree beads at inter- vals ; 1 necklace of 10 rows of very small green beads, large green and 2 coral beads at intervals, gold and coral bead tassels, with gold filigree bead ; 1 gold brooch, set small rubies and pearls ; 1 bar brooch, opals in centre and ends ( 1 missing), small rubies between ; 1 fancy oxidized silver and gilt bangle ; 1 gold bracelet with seal " E. Y." cut in pale blue stone ; 2 oxidized silver bangles with small gold balls at intervals ; 1 do., cut silver stripes at intervals ; 1 dull gold bangle worked in gold at ends ( broken); 1 safety pin brooch, true- lovers knot and heart- shaped pendant, set very small turquoise ; 1 paste bow brooch. The above reward will be paid by Mr. J. A. A. Yeo, West Cross House, Mumbles, to any person giving such information as will lead to the appre- hension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, County Police Office, Neath. HAMPSHIRE. 61.— Portsmouth [ Borough].— Between 18th and 22nd nit., an 18 ct. gold lever watch, white dial, gold hands, outside case rather loose ; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set 5 diamonds ; 1 do. snake pattern necklace, gold heart shaped locket, with blue stone in centre, attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. KENT. 62.— West Mailing [ County). — Expiree GEORGE DAVIS, Office No. 811- 01 ( now in custody), identified as one of the two men re- ferred to in case No. 73, 24th ult. LANCASHIRE. 63— Sal ford { Borough).— 29th ult., 4 £ 50 Bank notes; 5 £ 10 do. 30th ult., a brown pig skin purse, 2 compartments, metal stud fastening, containing a 18ct. single stone diamond ring and £ 6 ; 1 gold semi- hunter lever watch, No. 30202, 9ct. gold curb pattern guard with £ 2 Jubilee piece as pendant, attached. 31st ult., a dark leather purse, 3 compartments, containing a £ 5 note, No. 68597 ; a return half excursion ticket, Manchester to Ipswich ; a left luggage ticket for an overcoat at London Road Station, Manchester; 1 canvas bag, containing £ 18 and a cheque for £ 2 4s. on the Lancashire and Yorkshire Bank, payable to W. E. Pickston, signed G. Heath. ; 1 gold semi- hunter watch, 15ct. gold double curb Albert attached ; 1 gold lever watch " Jonathan Potter " on inside case, maker Evans, Liscard, a 9ct. gold double curb albert with spade guinea pendant, attached ; 1st inst, a gold keyless centre- second half hunter English lever watch, No. 291051, " Fillans & Sons, Huddersfield," on dial and move- ment, monogram " J. M." on back, " Presented to Joseph Morton on his 21st birthday, 1892 " en- graved inside case, a light 9ct. double curb chain with steel sovereign case, attached ; 1 dark leather purse, 5 compartments, containing a £ 5 note No. 89240, 2 cheques from the Manchester Gas Office for 15s. each, Nos. 2842 and 3895 ; 1 pig skin purse ; 1 black leather purse. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. SHROPSHIRE. 64.— Church Stretton { County).— 18th ult., by shopbreaking, at Bishops Castle, a cash box containing about £ 40; 1 Cheltenham Bank cheque for £ 20, dated 23rd May, drawn by W. R. Jones, payable to C. Waidson ; 1 cheque, £ 7538, dated 18th May, 1901, on the Ludlow Branch of Lloyd's Bank, drawn to self or order, signed and endorsed William F. Plowden; 1 cheque for £ 13 15s., drawn by J. S. Price, payable to and endorsed R. Ward ; 1 Newtown Bank cheque for £ 1 9s. 8d., drawn by H. E. Williams, payable to C. Waidson ; 1 £ 5 note, Oswestry Branch North and South Wales Bank, signed J. Y. Williams ; 1 £ 5 note, Bishops Castle Branch of North and South Wales Bank, signed F. Temple ; 1 Post Office Order for £ 2 lis. lid., issued at Church- stoke, from Miss Bunford, payable to C. Waidson. Information to Supt. Barnett, Church Stretton. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 65— Bradford { City).— 31st ult., 1 silver Swiss lever, centre seconds, 146184, stock No. 46a ; 1 0- 800 silver Geneva, 1769, stock No. 84 ; 1 lady's silver 0- 935 Geneva, keyless, 71847, stock No. 10; 1 do. 0- 800 do., 36188, stock No. 92 ; 10. W. oxidised lever, keyless, crystal front, 28642, stock No. 80; 1 lady's gold Albert, fancy pattern, twisted ball pendant, stock No. 32 ; 1 do., ball pendant; 1 do. P. O. W. pattern and tassel ; 1 do., twisted, 2 bars in centre, ball and tassel pendants; 1 lady's gold Albert, small pattern knot in centre, ball pendants; 1 do., belcher and P. O. W. mixed pattern ; 1 do., P. O. W. pattern, 2 slides, seal pendant; 1 do., small curb, 3 strands and shots between ; 1 do., fancy pattern, with anchor pendant; 1 lady's silver Albert, twisted, square pendant, stock No. 21 ; 1 do., tassel pendant, stock No. 32; 1 do., small H. O. W. pattern and tassel, stock No. 40 ; 1 do., small P. O. W. pattern and ball, stock No. 41 ; 1 lady's silver fob Albert, small bar across by pendant, stock No. 47 ; 1 do., heart pendant, stock No. 54; 1 silver Albert, curb graduated, 1 oz. 11 dwts., stock No. 117; 1 do., 1 oz. 15 dwts., stock No. 155 ; 1 do., 2 oz., stock No. 156 ; 1 gold seal, red and green stone, curb chain top," stock No. 41 ; 1 do., twisted top, stock No. 64 ; 10 hall marked silver medals, gold and silver centres; 1 9 ct. gold crescent brooch, set pearls, safety pin, stock No. 52 ; 1 15 ct. do., fancy front with leaf chased in centre, stock No. 69; 19 ct. gold curb brooch, polished front, stock No. 82 ; 19 ct. do., horseshoe in centre, stock No. 137 ; 1 gold fronted brooch, engraved, stock No. 198 ; 1 do., stock No. 199 ; 1 9 ct., hall marked, oval brooch, raised centre, stock No. 224 ; 1 15 ct., hall marked, gold bar and bird, set 10 pearls, stock No. 243 ; 1 15 ct. do., fancy front, set small diamond, stock No. 298; 1 9 ct. do., fancy, set 2 small diamonds and 1 sapphire, stock No. 332 ; 1 do., bar and heart, chased, stock No. 334; 1 do., crescent and 2 hearts in centre, stock No. 342 ; 1 do., oval with raised leaves and flowers, stock No. 368 ; 1 do. fancy long brooch, set 1 pearl in centre, stock No. 372; 1 do., set 6 rose diamonds and 1 sapphire, stock No. 378 ; 1 do., 2 bars and scroll, set 2 paste sapphires and 1 pearl, stock No. 413; 1 do., gold oval brooch with raised leaves, stock No. 414 ; 1 do. heart and bar, set small diamond, stock No. 423; 1 15 ct. do., fancy pattern, set diamond, stock No. 428; 1 do., fancy, set 3 diamonds and 2 sapphires, stock No. 429 ; 1 do., fancy, set 7 pearls and 1 ruby in cluster ; 1 9 ct. safety pin brooch, set pearls in crescent, stock No. 447 ; 1 do., horse- shoe, set pearls, stock No. 453 ; 1 do., oval brooch, fancy pattern, stock No. 457; 1 gold fronted brooch scroll, set imitation diamonds, stock No. 464 ; 19 ct. gold, twist and knot in centre, stock No. 472 ; 1 do., fancy, set 3 rose diamonds, stock No. 474 ; 1 do., fancy, set pearls and sapphire, stock No. 475 ; 1 do., horseshoe and trace- bar brooch, stock No. 478; 1 do. fancy brooch, set 6 pearls and 1 ruby in cluster, stock No. 480 ; 1 do., hall marked, fancy, 6 pearls and 1 ruby, stock No. 506 ; 1 gold top pin, set pearls and ruby, stock No. 38 ; 1 15 ct. oval top, set small rose diamonds, stock No. 64 ; 1 gilt pin and stud, set pastes, stock No. 186 ; 1 do., stock No. 187 ; 1 gold fronted do., oval top, set pearls, stock No. 214; 1 do., set paste diamond, stock No. 215 ; 1 do., horseshoe top, set pearls, stock No. 220; 1 do., top set pearls and turquoise, stock No. 221; 1 9 ct. gold pin, set pearls in cluster, stock No. 250 ; 1 do. and stud, cluster pearls and ruby, stock No. 251; 1 9 ct. signet ring, hollow, with bloodstone, stock No. 39 ; 1 do., redstone, stock No. 40 ; 1 do., curb top ring, hollow, stock No. 43 ; 1 do., hollow signet ring, with bloodstone, stock No. 48 ; 1 do., with sardonyx stone, stock No. 116 ; 1 do., bloodstone, stock No. 118 ; 1 do., solid knot, shots on top, stock No. 135 ; 1 do., signet, hollow top, with bloodstone, stock No. 147 ; 10 9 ct. hollow rings, hall marked, set single stones, imitation diamonds; 1 9 ct. curb ring, hollow, with shots, stock No. 181; 1 lady's 15 ct. fancy ring, 3 pearls and 2 rubies, stock No. 94; 1 do., set 5 pearls and 2 rubies, stock No. 122 ; 2 9 ct. curb rings, shields on front; 1 lady's 9 ct., set pearls and rubies, stock No. 145 ; 1 do., stock No. 150 ; 1 15 ct. do., 3 diamonds and 2 rubies, stock No. 177; 1 9 ct. mizpah, raised letters, stock No. 180; 1 do., keeper, flat, chased round, stock No. 216 ; 1 do., round, do., stock No. 217; 1 do., flat, do., stock No. 221; 1 do., round, do., stock No. 223; 1 do., fancy, 3 stone paste diamonds, stock No. 309; 1 do., stock No. 311; 1 do., flat keeper, chased, stock No. 323 ; 1 do., buckle, chased, stock No. 329 ; 1 15 ct. scroll, 1 ruby and 2 diamonds, stock No. 343; 1 9 ct. cut ring, heart on top, stock No. 478 ; 1 do. scroll ring, set 1 pearl and 2 rubies, stock No. 494; 1 do. paste ring, hollow top, set 5 paste diamonds, stock No. 507 ; 1 do., stock No. 508 ; 1 do., stock No. 527 ; 4 9 ct. small double heart rings, set pearls; 1 18 ct. keeper, chased round, stock No. 594 ; 1 9 ct. do., stock No. 597 ; 1 do., stock No. 598 ; 1 do. chased flat keeper ring, stock No. 603; 1 do. cluster, set pastes and rubies, stock No. 618 ; 1 do. scroll, set 5 pearls, stock No. 657 ; 1 do. fancy, set 1 opal and 2 rose diamonds, stock No. 682 ; 4 do. marquee rings, 1 set pearls and turquoise, stock No. 723 ; 4 heart rings, stamped 9 ct., each set 1 opal, stock No. 734 ; 7 9 ct. gold rings, set various coloured imitation stones, stock No. 742 ; 3 do., dull, stock Nos. 743 and 4; 1 9 ct. gold ring, set 5 turquoise, stock No. 747 ; 5 18 ct. gold rings, set 6 rose diamonds, each in fancy heads, stock No. 748; 1 9 ct. flat keeper, chased, stock No. 763; 1 do., stock No. 764 ; 1 18 ct. do., round, stock No. 782 ; 3 18 ct. fancy set rings, rose diamonds and sapphires, stock No. 785 ; 14 9 ct. hollow rings, set paste rubies and pearls, stock No. 786 ; 4 9 ct. half- round chased keeper, stock Nos. 799, 800, 801, 804 ; 6 9 ct. hollow rings, set 3 paste diamonds each ; 8 silver thimbles, stock No. 151 ; 87 silver brooches, some set imitation stones; 1 9 ct., hall marked, oval links, plain polished, stock No, 36 ; 1 do., dull gold, stock No. 37 ; 1 do. round chased links, stock No. 38 ; 1 pair gold fronted links, chased, stock No. 42 ; 2 do., half plain and half chased, 54 and 183 ; 1 do., fluted bars, 53 ; 2 do., chased fronts, 91 and 187; 1 do., chased and silver backs, 165 ; 1 do., 178; 1 do., oval chased, 200; 1 do., 235; 1 pair 9 ct. hall marked oval links, engraved, stock No. 240; 1 pair gold top links, chain connections, stock No. 248; 1 pair gold fronted do., stock No. 252 ; 3 pairs gold tops, oval chain connections, stock No. 262; 2 pairs gold fronted do., chased fronts, stock No. 263; 1 pair 9 ct. hall marked oval links, chased fronts, stock No. 265; 19 ct. P. O. W. pattern necklet, stock No. 472 ; 5 do., gold fancy pattern necklets, stock Nos. 500, 504, 507, 508, and 511 ; 2 pairs solitaires, gold fronts, chased, West's principle ; 1 15 ct. gold filled curb bracelet and lock, stock No. 229; 4 gold fronted bracelets, chased fronts, plain back, stock No. 235 ; 4 15 ct. gold filled curb bracelets and locks ; 1 set of links and studs, gold fronted, chased, stock No. 18 ; 2 sets do., stock Nos. 25/ 6 ; 1 hall marked solid silver belt buckle, plain oval shape, stock No. 69 ; 1 gold and ivory toothpick, slides up and down, stock No. 50; 1 silver do., stone at end, 57 ; 5 gold do., 59, 66, 82, 83, and 84 ; 1 hall marked silver pen and pencil, bloodstone at end, stock No. 34 ; 1 small gold pencil, stone at end, stock No. 67 ; 2 large silver pencils, chased, stone ends, stock Nos. 81 and 82 ; 7 large gold pencils, chased, stone ends, stock No. 202 ; 3 silver screw pencils, rings at top, stock No. 224 ; 1 large silver pencil, stone end, chased, stock No. 227 ; 3 small gold pencils, stone ends and rings, stock No. 229 ; 1 silver pencil, stone end, stock No. 237; 2 silver teles- copic pencils, rings at top, stock No. 244 ; 6 small silver glove button hooks, set with pebbles, stock Nos. 16, 17, and 73 ; 1 fine pattern gold eyeglass chain ; 1 gold bangle, with plain padlock, stock No. 20; 1 do., knot front, set 3 pearls, stock No. 26 ; 2 small chain bangles, with small padlocks, stock Nos. 56 and 57 ; 8 silver bangles, assorted patterns ; 4 Indian cut small silver bangles, very thin ; 6 small silver baby bangles, ball ends; 12 do. assorted patterns ; 1 silver locket, octagon shape, chased front, stock No. 28 ; 1 gold watering can pendant, stock No. J09 ; 1 do., bucket, with loose handle, stock No. 110; 1 gold heart pendant, set small pearl in centre, stock No. 162 ; 1 hall marked silver cross, plain, stock No. J 87 ; 1 9 ct. lucky bean charm, stock No. 258 ; 1 bunch of 9 ct. faith, hope, and charity charms, chased fronts, stock No. 315; 2 gold heart pendants, set pearl in each, stock No. 320 ; 1 9 ct. hall marked gold cross, engraved one side, stock No. 327; 1 do., set cluster of pearls in centre, stock No. 326 ; 1 9 ct. gold cross, chased, stock No. 396 ; 1 bunch 9 ct. small lock, key, and heart, stock No. 397, 1 9 ct. heart shaped gold locket, stock No. 398; 1 do., shield shape, stock No. 399 ; 2 9 ct. whistles, dog's head one end, stock No. 405; 1 9 ct. small opera glass, ring as pendant, stocK No. 420 ; 2 gold crosses, chased, stock No. 423 ; 1 9 ct. Queen pendant, hall marked rims, stock No. 435 ; 1 set of studs, gold fronts, set imitation diamonds, stock No. 437 ; 3 9 ct., hall marked, dress studs, chased tops, stock No. 516 ; 2 hall marked silver cigarette cases; 1 solid silver match box, stock No. 92 ; 1 small do., chased, stock No. 45 ; 1 silver hall marked match box, shield centre, stock No. 50 ; 3 do., chased, 71, 77, and 79; 4 do., corner shield, 81, 95, 98, 99 ; 2 do., shield centre, 104 and 105 ; 1 do., heart centre, 106 ; 2 silver hall marked match boxes, weight 13 dwts., chased, stock Nos. 113 and 114 ; 1 do., weight 17 dwts., chased, shield centre, stock No. 116 ; 1 do., weight 13 dwts., chased, stock No. 118 ; 1 do., weight 14 dwts., chased, stock No. 119 ; all articles are marked with one or more of the following letters, B E X A N D K R 0 W, and stock numbers where available. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Town Hall, Bradford. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE FKIDAY, MAY 17, 1901. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. BERKSHIRE. 66. — Newbury ( County). — Found in possession of MAN, Case No. 8, 31st ult., a £ 2 piece, dated 1825 ( supposed stolen). Information to Supt. Robotham, Newbury. DERBYSHIRE. 67.— Chesterfield ( County). — 20th ult., in possession of RICHARD WILKINSON, re- manded at Shirebrook, an 18 ct. gold diamond ring. Information to Supt. Faulkner, County Police Office, Chesterfield. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 68.— J Division•— 30th ult., a dark bay cob, 8 years, thick set, high action, white blaze down face, four black points, shod with rubber pads ; 3 sets of plain brass- mounted gig harness ; a square Ralli car, painted black, picked out with yellow, containing 2 dark green cushions, 1 rub- ber foot rest, 2 square rubber mats, 1 pair fluted carriage lamps, " M. M." in monogram on tail board, " Loosemore, Armagh Road, Bow, maker," on caps. 16th ult., a light chestnut cart mare, about 7 years old, 16 hands, face and fetlocks white. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND BEDFORDSHIRE. 69.— Luton ( County).— 30th ult., at New Mile End Station on the Great Northern Railway, the body of A MAN, age about 50, length 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair and moustache ( turning grey) dark, whiskers about a week's growth ; dress, brown tweed jacket and trousers, old cardigan jacket, white cotton stockings, red and blue striped shirt, lace boots, appearance of a tramp, Information to Supt. Tydeman, County Police Office, Luton. BERKSHIRE, 70. — Wokingham ( County). — Found, 3rd inst., in the Thames, at Sonning, the body of A MAN, age about 26, length 5 ft. 7 in., hair and eyes brown ; dress, blue and red cotton shirt, dark serge trousers, flannel pants, black socks, black silk neckerchief, chrome football shoes. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. WILTSHIRE. 71.— Chippenham ( County). — 31st ult., in the river at Stanley, the body of A MAN, age 60 to 70, length 5 ft. 5 in., hair ( bald on top) and 3ide whiskers grey, eyes dark grey, top of right little finger missing ; dress, dark jacket and vest, black cord trousers, grey stockings, nailed boots, all old ; found on river bank, a flask basket, containing a red and white handkerchief, 1 striped shirt ( nearly new), 1 razor, comb, knife and fork, tin can, pepper box, and an Italian bronze coin. Information to Supt. Daly, Chippenham. APPREHENSIONS. 72.— Berkshire, Newbury ( County). — MAN, Case No. 8, 31st ult. 73. — Dorsetshire, Dorchester ( County).— JAMES HUGH SLADE, Case No. 17, 31st ult. 74.— Dorsetshire, Poole ( County).-- ALBERT STARK, alias JOHN MULLER, & c., Case No. 16, 22nd March last. 75.— Gloucestershire, Bristol ( City). — GEORGE EDWARD EVERETT, Case No. 20, 29th March last. 76. — Lin co Insh ire, Stamford ( County).— HARRY GOLD, Case No. 30, 13th October, 1899. 77.— Oxfordshire, Oxford ( City).— MAN, Case No. 42, 17th ult. 78.— Surrey, Chertsey ( County). — FRANCIS WILLIAM GEORGE JEFFRIES, Case No. 50, 22nd March last. 79.— Sussex ( East) Hove ( Borough).— LESLIE, alias FRERE, Case No. 49, 31st ult. 80.— Wiltshire, Swindon ( County).— MAN, Case No. 52, 31st ult. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT WARWICKSHIRE. 81.— Birmingham ( City).— For obtaining 6 parcels of jewellery from a Post Office by a forged voucher — GEORGE EATON, age 20, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue, 5 dots tattooed back of right forearm ; dress, blue serge suit, plaid cap. A plumber ; native of Birmingham, belongs to the 3rd battalion South Staffordshire Regiment. Warrant issued. 82 . — Birmingham ( City). — For mis- appropriating £ 700 — JOHN WILLIAM PHILLIPS, age 45, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, rather long thin face, hair and moustache dark brown, slight side whiskers, eyes grey, partially closes his eyes when speaking, slouching gait ; usually wears frock coat and silk hat, sometimes a cycling suit. A soli- citor ; native of Birmingham. Absconded in July or August last. May be found in the com- pany of theatricals. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Rafter, Bir- mingham. PROPERTY STOLEN. BERKSHIRE. 83.— Reading ( County).— Between 31st ult. and 1st inst., an English silver lever watch, cream colour face, " Thos. Howard, Kirkdale," thereon, silver curb chain with small medal and three- penny piece attached. Information to Supt. Davis, County Police Office, Reading. SURREY. & i.— Farnham ( County).— 1st inst., by bur- glary at Ash Vale, 1 dark blue overcoat, plaid lining; 1 round brass clock, about 4 in. high, with pendulum ; 1 round nickel alarm clock ; 1 bronze cigar ash tray ; 1 church service, " G. W. Austin, Royal Scots," in blue and gold letters inside ; 1 prayer book, " Ada Hawkins " written inside ; 1 novel, " Gerald on the World of Travels" ; 1 blue velvet tobacco pouch, " Do not forget " on side." Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. The apprehension of the undermentioned persons is sought for failing to report under the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Aet. 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. LICENCE HOLDERS. ARTHUR GRESTY, alias WILLIAM HENRY BARRETT, JAMES GIBSON, and WILLIAM HENRY BARRATT. 880- 01. C. O. HARRY ROBERTS, alias HARRY WIL- SON, HARRY OGILVIE, and WIL- LIAM ROBERTS. 950- 01. C. O. GEORGE WHITE, alias JOHN DEMP- SEY, WILLIAM DEMPSEY, CHARLES SANDELL, and JOHN DELLER. 1020- 01. C. O. CHARLES EDWARDS, alias WALTER MANSFIELD. 1623- 00. Stafford ( County) SUPERVISEES. WILLIAM JOHNSON, alias WILLIAM LOCK, WILLIAM ROCK, WILLIAM O'ROURKE. GEORGE WHITTAKER. and ADOLPHUS JACKSON. 961- 00 C. O. MICHAEL MCCARTHY, alias MICHAEL DRISCOLL. 425- 01. C. O. 41 28 59 40 WILLIAM POMFRAY, alias WILLIAM 26 HUMPHREYS. 3275- 00. Pontypool ( County) JOHN PRICE. 3039- 00. Tredegar ( County) 53 COM. 25 40 5 8 iresh brn 5 3j fresh bra 5 5 Eresh bra 5 4} sallow grey ( thin) 5 44 sallow brn ( thin) 5 7 fresh grey 5 3} 5 6 fresh REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. fresh It brn bra hazel hazel grey blue hazel blue blue Scar It and centre of forehead, It of back and 2 scars It North London Sessions, 6th July, 1897, 5 years penal of chest; mole It of chest servitude for larceny. Licenced 6th April 1901. L X 302. Flower and pot, part ship, sailor, crown, cross, snake, two North London Sessions, 19th October, 1896, 5 years men in boxing attitude, J. SMITH, and KILRAIN, It arm; sailor on barrel, RU VI, JACK ASHORE, crossed flags, ship, and figure of woman rt arm ; Maltese cross rt wrist; 5 dots back of rt hand Scar each forearm, back of neck and It of back; back pockmarked ; mole on chest ; weakminded penal servitude for larceny ( person). 12th April, 1901. V W 43. Licenced Scar rt upper arm, It thumb, and each side of back Central Criminal Court, 22nd April, 1895, 7 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for burglary. Licenced 20th April. 1901. VC5IV 376. Chester Assizes, 16th June, 1897, 4 years penal servitude for conspiracy and false pretences. Licenced 16th June, 1900. X 179. Scar rt wrist; little toe amputated at 3rd joint ; mole rt Monmouth Assizes, 19th February, 1897, 5 years cheek; anchor antl blue line It forearm; 4 dots penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 1st between It thumb and finger December, 1900. S X 270. Scar rt of forehead, on neck, rt of chest, back rt hand, Presteign Assizes, 13th June, 1894, 12 years penal and It upper arm servitude for rape. Licenced 7th November, 1900. U 226. 1 LOVE A. 8., crossed swords, and 7 dots It, stroke and North London Sessions, 1st August, 1899, 9 months 4 dots rt forearm Scar It elbow, rt thumb, and on chest; tumour nape of neck hard labour and 3 years police supervision for larceny. 1115. North London Sessions, 20th April, 1896, 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny. HMRW 922. LONDON : PBINTKD FOB HIS MAJESTY'S STATIONKRT OIIIOI BY J. J. KKJJHER ft Oo., LTD., 89, VICTORIA STBIET, S. W.; 33, Kiso WLLLUM STBKHT, B. C.; AND MABSKALSEA WORKS, S. B. 12882