POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. - NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 1901. VOL. XVIII., No. 1844. IE5. 3EJS € 3r TJ 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OP THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will he inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken uvon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated, o. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of 15*. per portrait, and of Is. 6d. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. 6. Beery announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must 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 > u> warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the ch icf officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. K. " X" JL O JX £ 5 . 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 ap/ rrchended or of stolen property bear a number, and, as far as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension irr recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request ftrr the insertion of any announcement will hr wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only ; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office. New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, in- by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. E. R. HENBY, Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. The following is a copy of the order which governs the circulation, by the Metropolitan Police, of advertisements, or reward bills, for the discovery of property or the detection of crime. The Editor inserts it, in hope of preventing delays which some- times occur in publishing such notices, on account of their not being in accordance with the regula- tions in force in the Metropolis :— 1.— Printed hand- bills, or other advertisements, offering a reward for the discovery ot propertv or the detection of crime, whether printed and issued by the Metropolitan Police, or distributed and exhibited with the sanction of the Commis- sioners, on the applicatio i of private persons, or o£ the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points :— ( a) i he amount of the reward. ( A) The conditions on which it is payable. ( e) The name and address of the person by whom it will be paid. ( d) The name and address of the printer must appear thereon. 2.— No expression must be used in such an advertisement, in relation lo j roperty stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holding out any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the offender being brought to trial, or without enquiry. Attention is part icularlydirected to the conditions ( a) to ( d), clause 1, as Police Notices are constantly being received by the Metropolitan Police in which the conditions mentioned have not been complied with, especially those marked ( a) and ( c). Such notices are not distributed. NOTE.— There are 190 Stations of the Metro- politan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. The following specimens of bills are inserted for guidance :— £ 5 REWARD. LOST. 17th December, 1899, at Victoria Street, Westminster, A GOLD LEVER WATCH, No. 54963, " J. S." in monogram on back. Information to Mr. John Smith, 500, Victoria Street, West- minster, by whom the above reward will be paid for the recovery of the watch. [ Insert name and address of the Printer.] £ 50 REWARD. STOLEN. 17th December, 1899, JEWELLERY as follows: [ Give full and accurate description.] The above reward will be paid by Mr, John Smith, 500. Victoria Street, Westminster, to any person giving such infor- mation as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W., or to any Police Station. [ Insert name and address of the Printer.] It is to be specially noted that all printed Bills er Circulars forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office for posting or dis- tribution, whether offering rewards or otherwise, should have the Printer's name and address thereon, as required by the Act 32 and 33 Vic., cap. 24 ( see second Schedule re- enacting sec. 2 of 2 and 3 Vic., cap. 12). APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— G Division>— For stealing, between 17th and 22nd inst., a tin box containing £ 100 in penny postage stamps— GEORGE J. EDWARDS, age 35, height 5 ft. in., complexion sallow, hair ( slightly bald on top), moustache and eyes dark, of good address; dress, dark morning suit, black hard felt hat. Is accompanied by a woman, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion dark, well dressed. Supposed visiting seaside resorts and the provinces. 2.— J Division•— For larceny and receiv- ing— Expiree W. H. NEWTON, alias HENRY WHITE and CRANFIELD, Office No. 3520- 97, age 38, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar left eyebrow, small of back, left 3rd finger, 2 on back of 1 forearm, scar on right 2nd right finger, 1st joint enlarged, mole nape of neck and on 1 arm, right shoulder injured, top slightly enlarged, fleshy lump left ankle ; dress, grey jacket and vest, dark trousers, may be wear- ing a white straw hat. A native of Southwark. Warrant issued. 3 — K Division,— For stealing a bicycle— HARRY FRANKLIN, age 20, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue; dress, grey jacket suit, check cap, lace boots. A native of Canning Town. Warrant issued. 4.— L Division•— For embezzling £ 64 19s' — WILLIAM AUGUSTUS GUNNER, age 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair light, brown, moustache dark brown, eyes blue, good teeth, upper lip slightly prominent; dress, grey jacket suit, light tie, straw hat, lace boots. A native of London. Absconded 16th inst. Warrant issued. 5.— N Division - For stealing, 29th November last, a horse ( recovered)— WILLIAM TURNER, alias WARD, C. S. O. No. 69369, age 29, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, B T I L E J in blue ink on left forearm, 3 dots back of left forearm, scar on right forearm and over both eyebrows, large dimple in chin, slightly pockmarked ; dress, grey suit, blue birdseye neckerchief, light cap. A native of Upton Park, Essex. 6.— S Division•— For stealing a cheque book containing 44 cheques on Parr's Hank, High Street, Camden Town Branch— FREDERICK SPINDLER, age about 33, height 5 ft. 10 in., com- plexion fresh, hair, moustache and eyes brown; dress, black frock coat and vest, dark tweed trousers, light soft felt hat with black band. A native of London. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W, BRECONSHIRE. 7.— Brecon ( County).— For rape, highway robbery, and stealing a lady's gold watch, No. 71119, gilt dial, open face, crystal glass— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, tattoo marks on back of left hand, of military appearance; dress, dark grey suit and cap. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Joseph, Brecon. BUG KING HA MS HI RE. 8.— Beaconsfield ( County).— For steal- ing, 12th inst., a dark blue serge jacket suit; 1 pair new lace boots size 9 or 10; 1 army razor with white handle; 1 razor with black handle ; 1 handkerchief with red cotton stitches— FRED- ERICK TAPLEY or TAPPING, age 23, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, large nose, hair and moustache dark brown, weak eyes, lump on left side of neck, left thumb deformed ; wearing a blue guernsey, blue neckerchief with white spots, old dark cap and the stolen suit and boots. May be found at lodging houses, or Church Army labour homes. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Sutton. Slough, or to Inspector Marks, Beaconsfield. BUTESHIRE. 9.— Rothesay ( County).— For fraud and stealing £ 2 16s., between 26th ult. and 1st inst.— P. PATERSON. age about 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair ( thick on top) dark, clean shaved, upper teeth protrude slightly ; dress, dark grey jacket suit, double breasted vest, light dust overcoat, blue bow tie, blue cap, long narrow boots, wearing plain gold ring on 2nd left finger. Stated he was a house and commission agent. He left behind a large brown leather port- manteau, initials " P. P." thereon. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Bute- shire, Rothesay. CHESHIRE. 10.— Liscard ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings and 15s. by false pretences— A MAN, who gave the name of CHARLES HOULDS- WORTH, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes brown ; dress, blue serge suit, brown cloth cap, tan boots. Had in his possession a Dungaree suit. ( Is identical with MAN, Case No. 30, 16th inst.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Liscard. 11.— Runcorn ( County). — For obtaining lodgings by false pretences, and stealing, 20th inst., a watch and chain ( recovered)— A MAN, 6 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1901. age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., right shoulder rather lower than left, complexion fair, thin featurts, hair ( bald on top) light brown, mous tache sandy, limps slightly ; dress, grey coat and vest, brown trousers, dark brown tie, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Eonion, Runcorn. CUMBERLAND. 12 — Whitehaven { County).— For stealing, 23rd inst.. a small wash- leather bag, fastens with red tape, containing £ 12 10s.— JOHN WILSON, age about 23, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( frizzy in front) light, clean shaved, speaks with south country accent; dress, new blue check tweed suit, light cord cap, new tan glazed kid Balmoral boots. He carries a black hand bag, containing a disinfectant called Uklip, and distributes hand bills advertising the same.' 1 Is well known to theatricals. Warrant issued. Id — Whitehaven ( County). — For em- bezzling £ 600— JOHN WRIGHT, age 38, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion rather sallow, long face, hair ( thin in front) dark brown, side whiskers anil small moustache sandy, eyes blue, small red wart below right hip, scars on both legs, addicted to drink ; dress, blue check tweed suit, black bowler hat, lace boots, wearing a gold Albert with long and short links alternately. Carried a small brown hand bag. A spirit merchant's traveller. Native of Whitehaven. Absconded 14th inst. Warrant issued. 14.— Whitehaven { County).— For carnal knowledge of a girl under 13, at Cleator Moor, 24th June last— NICHOLAS SARA, alias KENT, age 62, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair ( bald on top), beard and moustache dark, eyes blue, blue mark on nose ; dress, dark tweed jacket suit, black hard hat, old lace boots. A watch repairer: native of Cornwall. Is an army pensioner. Absconded 5th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Kelly, Whitehaven. DERBYSHIRE. Ib.— Eckington { County).— For rape, at Steetly Whitweil, ltith inst. — THOMAS SPBNCER, age 30, height 6 ft., complexion dark, hair ( bald on top) and moustache dark brown, high forehead, of military appearance ; dress, dark brown coat and vest, striped trousers, tied below knees, blue and white neckerchief, black cap, strong lace boots. A labourer; native of Nottinghamshire. Warrant issued. Ib.— Eckington { County).— For stealing, 21th inst., at Norton, a pair of shepherd plaid trousers, 1 pair black worsted ditto, 1 black worsted vest, 1 silk muffler ( Paisley pattern), 1 light grey suit, 1 dinner basket, lid fastened with copper wire, 1 small hat brush— JOHN GEORGE THOMPSON, alias E. DOHERTY, age 45, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., stout build, complexion dark, hair ( bald on top) black, moustache dark, squints left eye, speaks with north- country accent, of Jewish appearance ; dress, dark morning coat and vest, dark grey trousers, cap, lace boots with narrow toes. A joiner. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Talbot, Eckington, near Sheffield. DORSETSHIRE. 17.— Blandford { County).— For obtaining £ 3 by a worthless cheque, and stealing, 8th inst., a pneumatic safety bicycle, black enamelled, flat handle bais, cork handles, white celluloid tips, free wheel, Bowden brake, small black racing saddle, small plated lamp, makers Lucas & Son, pump with " Warwick tyres" stamped thereon, patent toe- clips, bell, patch in back tyre about 6 in. long, no mudguards— HERBERT BERKE- LEY. alias VANE and HORACE LORRE- QUHER, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., well built, complexion fresh, hair ( short) and heavy moustache ( inclined to sandy) brown, pointed at ends, eyes blue, mole on right cheek, sometimes speaks with American accent; dress, brown and grey mixture suit, grey and black plaid tie, fastened to front with a gold wire brooch with name Violetta, white straw hat with pale blue and black band, lace box- calf boots, wearing a gold ring set white stone on right little finger. Has served in the 10th Hussars. Absconded 8th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Elford, Blandford. 18 — Dorchester { County). — F or em bezzling £ 33, at Portland — CHARLES SANDERS, age 36, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes ( blind in one) grey, wears glasses; dressy blue serge coat and vest, blue striped trousers, black bowler hat. Had with him a square brown leather bag. A canteen manager ; native of London Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Burden, Dorchester. 19.— Poole { County).— For stealing a suit of clothes, 3 silk handkerchiefs, and a pair of boots ( recovered) — GEORGE JOHNSON ( supposed false), age about 24, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair brown, peculiar movement of eyes when speaking, sailor and anchor tattooed on one arm, woman on left arm ; dress, grey coat and vest, brown mixture trousers and cap, navy boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt Brown, Poole. ESSEX. 20.— Chelmsford { County).— For stealing £ 12, 30th alt.— GEORGE W ATKINS, alias WILLIAM WATKINS and HEARN, age 23, height 5 ft. 2J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, 5 dots back of right arm, anchor and indistinct marks left forearm, scar and 6 dots back left hand, scar back of neck and right kneecap ; dress, brownish suit, soft felt hat, brown boots. A native of Hampstead. Pre- viously convicted at Brecon in February, 1898, and at Essex Quarter Sessions in October, 1900. Warrant issued. 21 — Chelmsford ( County)— For abscond- ing from the Essex Industrial School. Chelmsford, 19th inst.— WALTER BELL, age 12, height 4 ft. in., complexion fair, hair dark, eyes light blue, scar on left side of forehead and back of head ; dress, blue serge tunic with red braid, light cord trousers, black cap, lace boots, all marked 75. A native of Southend- on- Sea. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Essex, Chelmsford. 22.— Halstead { County).— For failing to report and deserting his wife and family— Licence- holder HENRY CONSTABLE, alias HARRY CONSTABLE, Office No. 280- 01, age 30, height 5 ft. lj in., complexion and hair dark, eyes hazel, cross and wreath back left forearm, anchor outside left forearm, scar back left hand and back left forefinger, scar outside right eyebrow and inner side left eyebrow ; dress, black pilot jacket, light cord trousers and vest. Sentenced at Chelmsford Quarter Sessions, 20th October, 1898, to 3 years penal servitude for malicious wounding. Licen- ced 19th January last. Y 359. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Terry, Braintree. HAMPSHIRE. 23— Alton { County).— For stealing ( bailee) a dark tweed suit— WALTER POINTEK, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown. A groom. Absconded 19th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. James, Alton. 24.— Portsmouth { Borough).— For stealing, 12th inst., a new cyclometer, watch shape— ALBERT QUINNELL, age 17, height 5 ft. 4 in., thick set, full face, eyes ( large) grey ; dress, blue cloth coat, grey tweed trousers, military shirt, cloth cap, nailed boots. A native of Portsmouth. Had in his possession a bamboo bicycle, alu- minium fittings, B. S. A. hubs, mudguard on back wheel, painted bamboo colour with white lines, straight handle bar, cork grips, ordinary saddle. 25.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For stealing jewellery described in Case No. 81, 23rd inst.— ROSE DYESON, age about 30, height 5 ft. 1 in., rather full face, stutters; dress, red bodice with black stripe, blue serge jacket with red and white silk lining dark skirt, black straw hat trimmed black silk. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. HEREFORDSHIRE. 26.— Leominster ( County).— For house- breaking, 18th inst., and stealing a dark brown square cut jacket, large plaid pattern, 2 pockets outside with flaps ( right flap torn) ; 1 cap of same material; 1 black ribbed cloth vest, turn down collar, bound with braid, lined on back with grey material— T. SMITH, age 20, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion ruddy, hair dark brown, eyes blue ; wearing the stolen clothing, military trousers and boots. Supposed a native of Birkenhead. Is a deserter from the 3rd Battalion South Wales Borderers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Price, Leominster, HER TFORDSHIRE. 27.- Hitchin ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings and £ 1 by false pretences, between 8ch and 13th inst.— HARRY WILLSON, age 50 to 55, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., rather stout build, complexion and hair ( turning grey) dark, clean shaved,; dress, old light brown jacket, light tight fitting trousers, black or brown hard felt hat with square top. He stated he was buying cattle in the neighbourhood. Had in his possession a brown hat box and portmanteau. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Rey- nolds, Hitchin. 28.— Watford ( County).— For deserting his 2 children, leaving them chargeable to the Wat- ford Union- FREDERICK PRICE, age 34, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, hair and mous- tache sandy ; dress, dark jacket and vest, grey striped trousers, black hard hat. A native of Watford. Warrant issued. 29.— Watford ( County).— Yor stealing, 10th inst., £ 1 4s. 6d.; 1 lion shilling; 2 plain gold wedding rings ; 1 gold keeper do., 3 stripes and alternate spaces plain WILSON, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 4 in., inclined to be stout, complexion pale, rather full face, hair ( curly in front, thin on top) light brown, clean shaved; dress, green mixture loose fitting jacket, black or dark blue vest, grey mixture trousers, white cricketting shirt, linen marked " S. W.," white straw hat with narrow black band, box- calf boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wood, Watford. ISLE OF WIGHT. MURDER. 30. — Newport ( County). — For murder at St. Helens, 17th ult.— RAPHELI DE CICCO, alias GIZZI, an Italian, age 46, height about 5 ft. 4 in., rather stout build, complexion and hair ( slightly bald on top) dark, may be growing a beard, full face, nose slightly turned up and supposed broken, scar on upper lip, speaks broken English ; dress, dark lounge jacket, dark cord trousers, red tie, white straw Alpine hat, heavy lace boots. An organ grinder. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hale, Newport. KENT. 31.— Canterbury { County).— For deserting his wife and child, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Bridge Union, 17th ult.— ARTHUR STEVENS, age 41, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache and side whiskers ginger, eyes brown, birth mark on left upper arm, scar second joint of right thumb, centre of elbow and corner of right eye, brown mole bend of elbow, brown birth mark on one side of back ; dress, dark jacket and vest, cord trousers, dark cap or black hard felt hat. A labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jacobs, County Police Office, Canterbury. LANCASHIRE. 32.— C h or ley ( County).— For failing to report— Supervisee DAVID BRADSHAW, Office No. 2268- 01, age 57, height5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair red, eyes brown, scar front of both forearms. A weaver; native of Leyland. Sen- tenced at Preston Sessions, 22nd May, 1901, to 3 months hard labour and 2 years police super- vision for larceny. 141. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 33.— Skerton ( County)— For obtaining £ 2 4s. by false pretences, 8th inst., at Morecambe — PETER TERRONI, alias WILSON, an Italian, age about 25, slight build, complexion sallow, heavy moustache dark ; dress, light grey knicker suit, light soft felt hat, brown stockings and boots, carried a black mackintosh and hand bag with " Oban " thereon. Stays at first- class hotels. He calls on ice cream vendors, obtains orders and money for same in advance, gives a receipt and absconds. May have in his possession catalogues, papers and bills with " Luigi Terroni, wine and provision importer, & c., Summer Street, Hatton Garden, London, E. C." thereon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barnett, Skerton, near Lancashire. 34.— St. Helens ( Borough).— For obtain- ing by false pretences, 1st inst., 1 18 ct. gold English lever, and 3 silver do., Nos. 102214,480232, 480239, and 480240 ( all new)— JOHN BERRY, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion ruddy, slight moustache rather light. An agent for watches and wringing machines, also an in- surance agent, A native of Swinton. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, St. Helens. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1901. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 30 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. CITY OF LONDON. 35.— For stealing £ 37 15s. G^ d.— SIDNEY S. DAVIS, age about 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair and moustache black, speaks quickly, of Jewish METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 36.— D Division — For converting to his own use a valuable bracelet entrusted to him to dis- pose of— K. HYMAN, alias HARRY KING, a Russian, age 35, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fair, hair light; dress, black frock coat and vest, sdk hat with wide brim ( see Case No. 2, 2nd inst.). Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. NORFOLK. tf.— Norwich { City).— For obtaining money by false pretences — Licence - holder JOHN ALBERT MOORE, Office No. 2781- 99, age 34, height 5 ft. 7J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, cut scar under right eye, scar back of head, mole back of neck, scar outside right forearm, front left forearm, between right thumb and finger, back 2nd joint right forefinger; dress, blue serge suit, black hard hat, red tie. A labourer ; native of Kirby Bedon. Sentenced at Norwich, 19th October, 1898, to 3 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licensed 7th September, 1899. Y. 529. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Winch, Nor- wich. appearance ; dress, light grey morning coat suit, black bowler hat. A clerk. Absconded 7th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. NOR THUMBERLAND. 38.— Hexham { County).— For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences at Haltwhistle, 24th ult.— GEORGE HARVEY HUNTER, age 38 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and heavy moustache dark brown, wart both sides of mouth, ruptured ; dresp, black corded cloth coat, brown spotted vest, dark trousers with blue stripes, hard felt hat, old lace boots. A tailor, native of Blackheath. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, County Police Office, Morpeth, or Inspector Sprati, Hexham. OXFORDSHIRE. ffl.— Deddington { County).— For stealing, 9th inst., from a canal barge at Lower Heyford, 1 pair of boots; 1 razor and case; 1 brooch ( recovered); 1 small plaid blue Oxford shirt— THOMAS SIGGERS, alias COVENTRY TOM, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion fresh, full face, prominent nose, hair and moustache light sandy, eyes grey or blue, tattooed both forearms, slight impediment in speech; dress, old dark blue cardigan jacket, brown cord trousers, old grey cloth cap. A wharf labourer ; native of Kirkington. Is known along the Oxford and Birmingham canal, where he usually obtains employment. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Hope, Deddington. 40.— Banbury { Borough).— For stealing 6 silver spoons, 1 do. thimble ( recovered) ; 1 coral necklace ; 1 do. bracelet— FREDERICK HIGGS, age 22, height 5 ft. 5 in., hair light brown, clean shaved ; dress, check suit, white cap and shoes. Supposed a native of Bromley. Is said to be working with a steam roundabout. Previously convicted at Bromley, Maidstone, and Chatham. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Hatcher, Banbury. SHROPSHIRE. 41.— Bridgnorth { County).— For obtaining, by false pretences, at Much Wenlock, 3rd inst., a heather coloured tweed suit; 1 blue grey cloth suit; 1 pair of breeches ; 1 do. leggings ; 2 striped cotton shirts ; 1 blue knot tie ; 1 white straw hat with black band — JOHN GARBETT, age 23, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair ( inclined to sandy) light brown, moustache sandy, eyes grey; dress, grey plaid cloth coat, grey double- breasted vest, light grey trousers, fawn colour soft felt hat, old lace boots. A labourer ; native of Cleobury. Has served in the Army. Has been previously con- victed of larceny at Wellington, Wolverhampton, and Shrewsbury. May be found working at farm- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walters, Bridgnorth. 12 — Oswestry { County).— For embezzle- ment— GEORGE HENRY DUTTON, age 24, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark ; dress, black cloth coat and vest, dark mixture trousers, white straw hat with black and red striped band, shoes; had with him a dark brown dust coat. Was employed as a carter at an ajrated water manufactory. Absconded 8th inst. Warrant iseued. Information to Supt. Lewis, Owestry. SOMERSETSHIRE. 13 — Uminster { County).— For obtaining a silver watch and a giamaphone by false pretences — R. MACKEAND, age about 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion dark, hair and eyes dark brown, speaks with North country accent; dress, dark morning coat suit, cap, lace boots. A travelling watch and clock cleaner. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jennings, Ilminster. 11— Shepton Mallet { County). — For failing to report and suspected of stealing from a shed at Doulting, 11th inst., 5 steel chisels, 1 iron mallet- headed chisel, about 6 in. long, stamp mark on each chisel; 3 iron scrapers with small teeth as used by freestone masons, and a rush tool basket— Licence- holder GEORGE MORGAN alias PATRICK REGAN and JAS. QUINN, an Irishman, Office No. 1789- 00, age 51, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( turn- ing grey), eyes hazel, dressed in bluish grey jacket and vest, light trousers, black bowler hat, carried a cap in jacket pocket, a labourer. This man has been residing at Doulting, and left there 11th inst. without notifying his intention of so doing to police. Sentenced at Winchester Quarter Sessions, 26th June, 1897, to 3 years penal servi- tude for burglary. Licenced 6th ult., H. P. X 4. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Bisgood, Shepton Mallet. 45.— Wincanton { County).— For leaving his wife and 3 children chargeable to the common fund of the Wincanton Union— ARTHUR DUR- B1DGE, age 39, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, hair and eyes brown, scar under left eye, speaks loudly. A native of Bruton. Usually works as a hay trusser or mason's labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Williams, Wincanton. 46.— Bath { City).— For stealing ( bailee) a free wheel bicycle, " Challenge " make, no trans- fer, Sun back rim brake, 24 in. frame, B. S. A. fittings, slightly raised handle bar, with cork grips, large chain wheel, bell and Lucas plated Burbury lamp attached— J. HAMILTON, age about 32, height about 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, hair dark, clean shaved; dress, dark suit, red and green tie, straw hat, " J. Hamilton" written inside. He hired the above machine and stated he required it for the purpose of calling upon local seed merchants for orders. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bath. S TAFFORDSHIRE. 47.— Wednesbury { County).— For steal- ing, 17th inst., a quantity of gold wedding rings, gold watch guards, and silver watches— A MAN, age 22, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, clasped hands tattooed left forearm, abscess mark left side of neck, recent cut mark on one hand, varicose veins both legs ; dress, black jacket and vest, brown trousers, daik muffler, grey cap, lace boots ( all old). A native of Salford. Information to Supt. Salt, Wednesbury. SUFFOLK. 48 — Ipswich { Borough).— For absconding from the Ipswich Reformatory school for Girls, 17th inst.— ALICE BROWN, age 14, height about 4 ft. 11 in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair ( short) very dark, eyes dark brown ; dress, blue grey dress and bodice, brown speckled straw hat, with crown and flag on front, lace boots. Sup- posed a native of Upton Park. Was convicted at Lambeth Police Court 15th February last. Had with her a musical album and a pair of new rubber sand shoes. Information to Lieut.- Col. Russell, Chief Con- stable, Ipswich. 6 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1901. SUFFOLK ( East). 49.— Hales worth ( County).— For stealing a Waltham silver lever watch and £ 20— THOMAS HARRIES, age about 35, height 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair brown, heavy moustache sandy, eyes grey ; dress, blue flannel jacket and vest with white stripes, light tweed trousers, white straw hat with black band. A journeymanfpainter ; supposed a native of Neath, near Bristol. Accompanied by his wife, and child age 12 months. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Andrews, Halesworth. SURREY. 50.— Farnham ( County). — For embezzle- ment, 3rd inst.— HARRY LEADBETTER, age 26, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, full round face, hair and small moustache dark brown, eyes grey; dress, blue serge suit, white straw hat, brown shoes. A butcher ; native of Basingstoke. Absconded 24th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. SUSSEX ( East). 51.— Hailsham ( County). — For stealing ( bailee), 23rd ult., at Chiddingly, a bicycle ( recovered)— BERTRAM SEABROOK, age 20 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark, has a peculiar twitching of eyes; dress, black jacket, dark blue double breasted vest, dark striped trousers, white straw hat with black band, lace boots. A native of Stoke Newington. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Willard, Hailsham. 52.— Ore ( County).— For stealing 5- 100 franc notes and £ 7, at ' Bexhill, 8th inst.— JEAN BOLLINEHX, age 30, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., com- plexion fair, pointed nose, hair light brown, slight moustache, eyes blue, large bruise on back of left wrist; dres*, dark green suit with light stripes, cap. A kitchen porter; native of Brussels. Wan- ant issued. Not to be apprehended out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Elphinstone, Ore, near Hastings. 53.— Brighton ( Borough).— For stealing 4 watches and a ring— ROSE WORTH, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, high cheek bones, hair light brown, bad teeth ; dress, fawn colour three - quarter length sac back jacket, blue skirt, white straw hat with black band. Absconded 8th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton. 51.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing, 1st inst., a roadster safety bicycle, No. " 41639 " on head, makers' Townend Brothers, Coventry, 24 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, Dunlop tyres, flat handle bar, plunging brake front wheel, rat- trap pedals, block chain, no mudguards, black enamelled, usual partsplated. belland lampattached — HENRY SMITH, age 19 to 20, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion and hair dark, clean shaved; dress, blue serge suit, dark tie, blue skull cap. Appearance of an indoor servant. ( Is identical with man, Case No. 122, 26th ult.) Warrant issued. Information to the Chief CQnstable, Hastings. SUSSEX ( West). 55.— Steyning ( County).— For stealing, 19th inst., at Southwick, a suit of clothes ( recovered), 1 pair watertight boots size 8; 1 pair brown boots size 8, nearly new.— GEORGE MORRIS ( supposed false), age 21, height 5 ft., square shoulders, complexion fair, hair light, clean shaved, eyes blue, walks quickly ; dress, old dark suit, grey cap, lace boots. A native of London. Has been employed by a horse dealer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hooker, Steyning. 56.— Worthing ( County).— For deserting his wife and family— HENRY LONGLEY, age 39, height 5 ft. 11 in., hair and moustache dark, eyes grey, cut scar on bridge of nose ; dress, black jacket and vest, spots of paint thereon, dark grey trousers, lace boots. A carpenter. Has served in the army, may endeavour to re- enlist. Absconded 27th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 57.— Beverley ( County).— For stealing, 19th or 20ih inst., at Low Gardham, an old diamond frame bicycle, cushion tyres, straight handle bars, wooden tips ( cracked), rubber pedals, nuts missing from pins in cranks, Lucas patent lamp, tool bag with a bicycle stamped thereon, mud guards— A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, clean shaved ; dress, brown suit, dark cap, blucher boots. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Win- penny, Beverley. 58.— Bridlington ( County).— For house- breaking. between 19th and 23rd ult.— HENRY ROWLEY, alias DENHAM and BAKER, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 6 in., stiff build, com- plexion fresh, hair ( frizzy both sides) and mous- tache brown, swinging gait; dress, brownish colour suit and cap, brown boots or shoes. A street and sand artist. Has served in the Army. Stays at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cooper, Bridlington. 59.— Pocklington ( County).— For carnally knowing a girl under 13 years of age— THOMAS SUTCLIFFE, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion, hair and heavy moustache dark ; dress, old grey mixture tweed jacket, blue dungaree trousers, dark cap, strong lace boots. An engine fitter; native of the South of England. May seek employment at gas works or with traction engines. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jackson, Pocklington. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 60— Richmond ( County).— For obtaining 15s. 6d. by a fictitious bank draft, and food by false pretences— W. C. FARROW, alias GEORGE WILCOX or WILCOCKS, and F. CLIFFORD, age 23, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, rather long thin face, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes ( supposed) dark ; dress, dark jacket and trousers with thin stripes forming squares, fawn colour ve6t, dark and pale blue bow tie, light grey soft felt hat, wears an imitation gold Albert. He calls on theatrical managers and obtains small sums of money by stating that he is a relative of the proprietor of a theatre at Middlesbrough. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wilson, Richmond. 61. — Whitby ( County). — For stealing ( bailee), 9th inst., a brass cornet ( recovered)— ALBERT WINTER, age 20, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, sore eyes, impedi- ment in speech; dress, bluish grey tweed jacket and vest, dark trousers with blue stripe, light check cap, canvas shoes. A labourer ; native of Grangetown. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pinkney, Whitby. 62.— Scarborough ( Borough).— For em- bezzlement— ROBERT FLETCHER, age about 36, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stoops when walking, stout build, complexion dark, hair and heavy moustache black, walks badly ; dress, black coat anil vest, grey cloth trousers and cap. A groom. Warrant issued. 63.— Scarborough ( Borough).— For steal- ing ( bailee) a bicycle— JAMES ALBERT COX, age 25, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue, of smart appearance, well dressed. A native of York. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Riches, Scar- borough. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 64.— A Division.— Committed for trial at Central Criminal Court, commencing 10th prox., charged with inciting a lad, age 15, to commit an unnatural offence— WILLIAM VICK- MANN, alias WICICMAN, a German, age 35, height 5 ft. 9J in., complexion fair, hair ( turning grey) brown, eyes grey, slight impediment in speech, mole right side of nostril, left cheek, over left nipple, and under right nipple, several moles on stomach, scar on left of chin ; dress, light check jacket suit, white straw hat with black band, button boots. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. HEREFORDSHIRE. 65.— Ross ( Coimty). — Remanded till 2nd prox., charged with an indecent assault, 16th inst. — MICHAEL O'NEIL, age 40, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion swarthy, hair dark brown, beard and moustache ( about 3 weeks growth) brown, eyes hazel, burn scar inside left thigb, old cut scar from left ear to mouth; dress, light jacket, old moleskin trousers, old dark cap. A native of Pontypridd. ( See Case No. 21, 23rd inst.) Information to Supt. Jordan, Ross. HERTFORDSHIRE. 66. — Hemel Hempstead ( County).— Committed for trial at St. Albans Quarter Sessions, 15th October next, for housebreaking— WALTER GEORGE BARKER, age 42, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache ( clipped) brown, eyes hazel, mole back of neck and under left arm, scar left forearm and cheek, dots on 1st and 3rd left fingers, one front upper tooth missing. A native of Peckham. Was sentenced to 21 days imprisonment at Lambeth Police Court on 15th August, 1900, for larceny, in the name of JAMES RANDALL. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hemp- stead. 67.— Watford ( County). — Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for obtaining money by false pretences— THOMAS CHARLES JAMES, age 44, height 5 ft. 9j in., bloated face, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes brown, 2nd and 3rd left fingers have been smashed. He represented that he was an agent for various insurance com- panies. Information to Supt. Wood, Watford. KENT. 68.— Ashford ( Coimty). — Remanded till 3rd prox., charged with stealing jewellerv— HAROLD MARSH, age 39, height 5 ft. 5 " in., complexion fresh, full round face, hair light, eyes blue ; dress, dark grey lounge suit, white straw hat with blue and white band.— EDWARD COCKS, alias EDMUND LEYCOX or LEY COX, age 37, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes grey, 2 front upper teeth missing ; dress, blue serge suit, white straw hat with black band. ( See Case No. 1, 23rd inst.) Information to Supt. Bailey, Ashford. 69.— Sandwich ( County).— Committed for trial at East Kent Quarter Sessions at Canterbury, 15th October next, for horse- stealing— ALBERT ERNEST GRAHAM, age 26, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, blue slop, cord trousers, skull cap, heavy lace boots. Supposed a native of London. Information to Supt. Chaney, Sandwich. NORFOLK. 70.— Norwich ( County). — Committed for trial at next Norwich Assizes for arson— Expiree HENRY WALTERS, alias WILLIAM PITTEN- BRIDGE, Office No. 39859, age 46, height 5 ft., complexion swarthy, hair light brown, mous- tache light, eyes blue, scars on lid of left eye, both forearms, scald scar on chest, eyes sunken ; dress, blue guernsey, light blue trousers with black stripes, black and white check cap, blue and white check Oxford shirt, light lace shoes. A fisherman ; native of London. Last sentenced at Lincoln Lindsey Quarter Sessions, 5th July, 1889, to 12 months hard labour and 1 year police super- vision for larceny. Information to the Chief Constable, County Police, Norwich. 71 .— Norwich ( City).— Sentenced 21st inst. to 21 days imprisonment on each of 3 charges of larceny—' WILLIAM BARKER, alias PRIMROSE, age 32 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 5] in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes blue, indistinct anchor base of right thumb ; dress, dark jacket and vest, check trousers, light cap, blue tie. States he is a native of Chelsea. Hawks laces, & c., stays at common lodging houses. Sup- posed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. 72.— Norwich ( City).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, on 3 charges of larceny— ALBERT EDWARD ROBERT ELLGOOD, age 20, height 5 ft. in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache dark, eyes hazel, abscess scars both sides of neck and on chest, cut scar inside of left hand; dress, blue serge suit and cap, white satin bow tie; a native of Norwich. Information to Chief Constable Winch, Norwich. 5 TAFFORDSHIRE. 73.— Wednesbury ( County).— Remanded till 2nd prox., charged with stealing 1 pair of boots ( new); 1 pair of worsted socks; 1 pair do. stockings, at Great Barr, 21st September, 1900.— ELIJAH LLOYD, age 23, height 5 ft. 3£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown. A brickyard or farm labourer, native of Saddleworth, Yorkshire. Supposed pre- viously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Salt, Wednesbury. SUSSEX ( East). T^.— Uckfield ( County). — Committed for trial at next Lewes Quarter Sessions, for stealing a cheque ; 1 postal order ; 1 pocket book; and £ 3 — WILLIAM OWEN NEWINGTON, age 28, height 6 ft. in., complexion pale, hair dark FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 1901 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE 5 brown, eyes brown, scar left eyelid, point of left elbow and front of left wrist, mole between shoulders and right side of back, 11 dots and stroke back of left forearm, dot back of left hand ; dress, grey suit, grey soft felt hat, light boots. A watch and clock maker; native of Hudderstield. Found in his possession a pawnticket relating to a silver watch, pledged at Brighton, in July last. Has been convicted at Worthing, Derby, and Brighton. Information to Supt. Griddle, Uckfield. WILTSHIRE. 75.— Warminster ( County). — Sentenced to 6 weeks imprisonment for disorderly conduct and assault on Police — JOE FEAR ( supposed false), age 40 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 6f in., complexion and hair dark, stubby beard, eyes blue, boil mark centre of breast, burn mark 6 in. long, 1 in. wide, on left shoulder blade, 3 marks back of left hand, right little finger crooked, small cut mark left eye ; dress, speckled coat and vest, cord trousers, grey cap, heavy nailed boots. States he has served in the Army and that he is a native of Bristol. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Lane, Warminster. WORCESTERSHIRE. 76.— Stourport ( County).— Committed for trial at Worcestershire Quarter Sessions, 14th October next, for malicious damage, 13th inst., at Knighton- on- Teme, near Tenbury — GEORGE PACE, alias TAYLOR, age 46, height 5 feet in., complexion dark, hair ( thin on top) dark brown, eyes brown, hard fleshy substance inside right thumb. A labourer, native of Willenhall, Staffs. Information to Supt. Long, Stourport. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 77.— S Division.— 1 silver box, 4 in. square, stands on four legs, embossed lid and sides; 1 do. clock, about 12 inches high, shape of figure 8, small lid at top, makers Howell & James, Waterloo Place; 2 silver dishes, 6 in. long, 4 in. high, stands on 4 legs, embossed lids and sides ; 1 fruit knife, 4 in. long, tortoiseshell handle, gold and steel blade ; 1 pair silver grape scissors, initials " J. E. C." or " S. E. F. C." thereon ; 1 gold snuff box, 2 enamelled birds on top, lid inlaid, with stone inside. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. 78.— Biggleswade ( County).— 21st inst., at Stotfold, 8 pairs new brass bearings; 1 new brass do.; 1 hand saw ; 1 rip do.; 1 tenon do. ; 1 dovetail do. ; 1 plough and irons; 1 reball plane; 1 smoothing do., marked " H. Darby" ; 1 hand saw ; 1 table do. ; 1 nickel plated rachet brace, marked " L. Frankland" ; 1 hand saw ; 1 brass back tenon do., marked " J. Bridge"; 6 bits, various sizes; 2 hammers ; 1 mortice gauge ; 1 oil stone ; 1 i in. twist bit ( Gilpin) ; 2 1 in. do. ; 1 l do.; 9 chisels, various sizes. Information to Supt. Baldwin, Biggleswade. OA MBRIDGESHIRE. 7' J. Bottisham ( County).— 9th inst., by burglary, a lady's " New Hudson" pneumatic bicycle, 1897 make, new tyre on back wheel, old Scot standard tyre on front, black enamelled, rubber pedals, plated " Silver King " lamp ; 1 electro- plated oval teapot, white knob on lid, holds 3 pints; 1 lady's silver watch and chain with locket attached ; 1 silver brooch, 1 in. square ; 6 silver teaspoons, marked " Y " ; 2 old do. table- spoons, marked " K"; 1 silver bangle; 1 do. bracelet, 1 in. wide ; 1 silver moonstone bracelet; 2 plated table- spoons; 1 sugar sifter, gilt lining ; 6 plated dessert- spoons ; 6 do. forks ; 1 pair silver sugar tongs, marked " Y " ; 1 butter knife with pearl handle ; 1 pickle fork; 6 new knives with brown horn handles. Information to Inspector Sampson, Bottisham. HAMPSHIRE. 80.- Gosport ( County). — 26th inst., by housebreaking at Brockhurst, 1 8- day brass drum clock; 1 clock set in china mounting, blue and white tinted ; 1 silver puff box, initials " W. H." thereon ; 1 do. snuff box, " J. W. H." thereon ; 1 do. butter knife and 1 pair sugar tongs, J. W. Henry " engraved thereon ; 1 plated teapot; 1 do. cream jug ; 1 do. sugar basin ; 1 do. tray ; 2 do. toast racks; 1 do. cruet stand ; 2 cruet bottles with silver tops; 1 silver cream jug, chased flowers ; 1 pair patent leather shoes, sijse 7 ( new); 2 plain black silk skirts ; 1 green silk blouse ; 1 dressing gown, grey with red trimmings; 1 Kruger sovereign ; 1 rupee. Information to Supt. Silver, Gosport. 81.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— During the past 3 weeks, 1 gold lever watch, double case, old- fashioned, gold snake pattern chain and I old- fashioned gold seal attached ; 1 lady's gold watch, single case, slightly dented, gOld figured dial ; 1 do. 18 ct. Victorian chain; 1 gold ring, set emerald and 4 diamonds ; 1 gold locket, slightly dented, phctograph of a gentleman inside ; 1 set of plain gold studs; 1 do. figured, made to open to contain photograph; 1 gold fly pin, diamond wings and eyes, pearl head ; 1 gold oval mourning pin, jet stone ; 1 gold twisted pin, coral in centre ; 1 pair of gold and ivory links; 1 pair of gold figured earrings ; 1 do., acorn pattern ; 1 do., blue stones, top shape of fern leaf; 1 gold chain bracelet, set turquoise ; 1 do. pencil case ; 1 do. brooch, portrait of Garibaldi on stone ; 1 do., set amber stone. 82.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— 20th inst., a heavy gold wedding ring, made of 5 sovereigns; 1 child's 18 ct. gold necklace, Prince of Wales pattern, heart shaped locket with pearl in centre, monogram " M. J. T." thereon, attached; 1 oxidised gun metal watch, safety pin attached ; 1 gold seal, " Julia " thereon ; 1 silver bangle. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. HER TFORDSHIRE. S'. i.— Hitchin ( County).— Between April last and 13th inst., at St. Paul's Walden, a double barrel breech loading gun, hammerless, top lever, dark walnut stock, chased at end, round piece of gold inlaid in stock near grip, maker's " Cogswell and Harrison, 142, New Bond Street, London, No. 11083" engraved on barrels, " C. H. Victor, ham- merless" engraved inside breech ; in a black patent leather case with green lining. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Rey- nolds, Hitchin. 84.— Watford ( County). — 22nd inst., by office breaking at Bushey Railway Station, a pair of boots with toecaps, size 7 ; 1 black hard felt hat, 2 impressions of post office stamp, " Euston " and recent date and " 1st June" on lining; 3 flannel shirts, various colours; 3 merino shirts, " Robinson & Cleaver, Regent Street, London, W„" on each ; 3 boxes of Cadbury's assorted chocolate. • Information to Supt. Wood, Watford. ISLE OF WIGHT. £ 50 REWARD. 85.— Newport ( County).— loth inst, at Cowes, a pale blue jewel case, " Ethel " on one corner of lid, containing 21 brooches ( 1 diamond and ruby ( elephant) ; 1 dachshund, in diamonds; 1 diamond swallow ; 2 do. with 3 pearls ; 1 gold bit, diamond and pearl horseshoe in centre; 1 diamond and sapphire crescent; 1 diamond star about the size of half- a- crown; 1 green chryso- phase heart, set emeralds and diamonds; 1 red carbuncle heart with pearls, old setting ; 1 red enamel heart, set diamonds; 1 turquoise and diamonds, in. long; 1 diamond snake, ruby and emerald each end ; 1 diamond daisy, pearl in centre; 1 small pearl and sapphire, shape of a bee ; 1 gold dachshund ; 1 do. gondola ; 1 do. safety pin, shamrock and garnet at end; 1 tur- quoise and diamond safety pin ; 1 small red enamel and pearl star brooch ; 1 pink enamel shell); 7 lockets ( 1 pearl heart; 1 small diamond heart; 1 large turquoise and diamond heart; 1 blue enamel and pearl; 1 shamrock, green enamel and pearl; 1 blue enamel heart, with pansy ; 1 butterfly in opals) ; 1 pearl necklace, pearls evenly matched, diamond clasp ; 1 seed pearl do., 14 rows, pearl clasp; 1 gold chain with small pearls; 1 turquoise and diamond necklace, in case; 1 do. turquoise and pearl, in case; 2 garnet and gold chains, old enamel clasp ; 3 chains with uncut and flamed stones ( Indian setting), various lengths; 1 gold and turquoise pencil; 1 lady's gold half- hunter watch, blue enamel face, and rolled gold chain, rather large links ; 1 yellow and red bead chain ; 1 silver coin necklace ; 1 gold chain, with following charms attached, 1 crystal locket, yacht with crimson sails, inscription on back " Crimson Rambler, 1900," 1 green enamel and pearl frog, 1 gold basket with kittens, 1 do.," Kruger" inside, 1 frog with wheelbarrow, 1 gold dog, 2 small red shoes, gilt inside, 1 crystal ball, enamel chicken inside, 1 gold mummy case, mummy inside ; 1 round enamel locket with a swallow thereon, 1 small soldier with red coat, movable arms and legs, 1 gold bean with turquoise, 1 gold lantern with green and red glass lights, 1 garnet cross, and 1 gold heart; 1 diamond spray, for hair, with comb ; 2 gold gipsy earrings ; 2 gold links with turquoise ; 4 to 6 gold pins with pearl heads, 1 shape of wish bone ; 10 or 12 bracelets in small bag— suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 35. height 5 ft. 4 to 6 in., thick set, hair and moustache dark ; wearing dark clothes, black felt hat. The above reward will be paid by the Right Hon. Lord Gerard, 31, Hill Street, Berkeley Square. London, W., to any person giving such informa- tion as will lead to the apprehension and con- viction of the thief or thieves, and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to Supt. Ayres, Quay Street, New- port ; or to Inspector Matthews, Cowes. LANCASHIRE. 86.— Bolton ( County).— Between 21st and 22nd inst., a dark green jacket suit; 1 black and blue striped muffler ; 1 black and white check cap ; 1 pair of old boots— By A YOUTH, age 18, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, flags and R H, supposed tattooed on arms. Information to Supt. Leeming, County Police Office, Bolton. 87.— Garstang( Vounty).— Between 16th and 21st inst., by housebreaking, 2 small Japanese oval vases, blue and red flowers ; about 8 small keys on a split ring ; 1 small brown leather cla6p purse and about 20 old Roman coins, about 2 of which are silver, the remainder bronze. Information to Supt. Procter, Garstang. 88 .— Salford ( Borough).— 14th inst., - by burglary, a lady's gold watch, open face, gold colour dial, black numerals and hands, chased back ; 1 do. long 9 ct. gold chain ; 1 silver lever, No. 175122, open face, white dial, gold hands, large hand crooked ; 1 silver Albert, dog link pattern, small silver locket, heart shape with golf sticks thereon, attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall Salford. LEICESTERSHIRE. 89.— Leicester ( Borough).— 17th in6t., a safety bicycle, 26 in. frame, 30 in. wheels, Wyvern tyres, front tyre brake, Brooks's saddle, enamelled black, gold lines, straight handle bar, head of catch by which handle bar is raised and lowered protrudes above centre of handle, no oil holes in centre of wheels, usual parts plated, no gear case or mudguards, transfer " A. Mann, Leicester," and " The Crusader." Information to the Chief Constable, Leicester. SHROPSHIRE. W.— Pontesbury ( County).— A dark blue serge jacket, usual pockets, dark bone buttons, dark lining; 2 brass bells for horse's bridle ; 1 face piece, 3 brasses thereon, 1 round with holes and heart in centre, 1 half moon, 1 small diamond shape. Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 inches, complexion fresh, hair and moustache light, of military appearance, dress dark brown jacket and vest, brown broad ribbed trousers, red neckerchief, dark grey peak cap, light lace boots. Information to Supt. Elcock, Pontesbury. £ 2 REWARD. 01- Whitchurch ( County).— 19th inst,, a " Beeston Humber " Wolverhampton safety bicycle, " A. Phillips" stamped on centre of handle bar, 25 in. frame, black enamelled, Dunlop smooth tyres. Westward rims, double back fork stays, f in. pitch chain, Brooks's saddle springs metal plated ( one side broken), half dropped handle bar, Cooper's felt handles. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Thomas Simon, Tern Hill, Market Drayton, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and the recovery cf the bicycle. Information to Supt. Edge, Whitchurch. SURREY. 92.— Farnham ( County). — 21st inst., at Camberley, a nearly new bicycle, " Royal Sandhurst" on bar, monogram on front bar, Eadie's fittings, Rudge- Whitworth flat handle bars, free wheel, back pedalling brake, Eadie's front rim brake, Brooks's B 10 saddle, plated rims, Dunlop tyres. Cooper's patent pump, rat- trap pedals, plated King of the Road lamp. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. 6 SUSSEX ( East). 93 — Brighton ( Borough).— 19th inst., by housebreaking, a lady's gold English lever watch, maker's name and " Kingsland, London," thereon, gold dial, embossed case ; 1 do. old Geneva, maker Frodsham, London, gold dial; 1 do. gold dial, chased back, floral design ; 2 old- fashioned gold watch guards, about ,' 5 ft. long, rather thick links ; 1 round gold coil brooch, about the size of half- a- crown ; 1 plain gold brooch, 2 circles of horse- shoes thereon ; 1 silver horseshoe brooch, chased; 1 < » old curb chain bracelet, heart shape padlock fastening, set ruby, very old ; 1 lady's gold dress rin » , set amethyst, surrounded with pearls ( one missing); 1 do. gipsy ring, set 3 turquoise ( two missing); 1 silver necklet, composed of 2 double link chains, chased, 1 chain smaller than other ; 4 £ 5 Bank of England notes, Nos. 77954 to 77957, dated 20th May, 1901; 1 Post Office Savings Bank book. No. 5891d, issued to Mary B. Lewin, at Ilfracombe. 94.— Brighton ( Borough).— 27th inst., a " Milner" free wheel bicycle, transfer on head, tube and back mudguard, slightly upturned handle bar, 28 in. wheels, plated rims, Palmer tyres, Milner's expanding hub brake on back wheel, Davey and Frant's front rim brake, large fancy chain wheel, Appleby's £ in. pitch roller chain, lady's saddle, enamelled black, " No. 14319 " under saddle on top lug. 28th inst., a " Popular Swift" bicycle, Dunlop tyres, 23 in. frame, No. 96334. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Brighton. 95.— Hastings { Borough).— 22nd inst., a lady's gold watch, engine turned cases, gold dial and hands, " Charlotte Thorpe" on inside case, piece of black ribbon and watch key attached ; 1 do. Geneva, black hands and figures, white dial, long fine gold chain attached; 1 pearl oval brooch, in gold setting, about in. by 1 in., " M. T." on back, hair in centre; 4 ladies' old- fashioned gold mourning ring; s with hair in centre ; 1 gold mourning ring with hair in centre, Jeanie, May 29th, 1877," engraved on inside ; 1 Primrose League Gordon badge ; 1 light colour purse, patent screw and ring fastening ; 1 garnet brooch, medallion pendant containing photo- graph of a gentleman ; 1 pair garnet earrings, gold setting, about the size of a sixpence ; 1 lady's gold band ring, set cluster of 5 diamonds ; 1 silver chatelaine with sailor in a boat, anchor and pair of oars crossed; 1 lady's silver band bracelet, bouquet of turquoise, hook fastening ; 1 do. half set with turquoise ; 1 oxidised antique bracelet, set with variety of stones, French make ; 1 gold brooch, set turquoise, and forget- me- nots, set pearls; 1 pair turquoise earrings to match ; 1 Orown leather card case, containing cards, some have " Arthur Schneider, Leipzig," thereon ; 1 large envelope containing papers; 1 oval brooch with cream colour stone in gold setting ; 1 small gold horseshoe brooch ; 1 oxidised brooch, coat of arms with hands raised; 1 short oxidised chain, ball at end; 1 silver coin, about the size of half- a- crown, Emperor Frederick's head there- on, set in gold with small knobs around edge— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 40, slight build, round drooping shoulders, com- plexion tanned, few hairs on face, prominent teeth ( wide apart); dress, dark grey jacket suit, dark tie, dark brown soft felt hat. 96.— Hastings ( Borough).— 21st inst., a plain gold watch, open face, white dial, black hands and figures, maker " E. Dobell, Hastings," engraved on inside case ; 1 gold English lever, open face, white dial, black hands and figures, chased back, ring missing, maker " Jackson, Liverpool," engraved on works— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 22, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion and hair dark, clean shaved, about 12 spots tattooed on left hand ; dress blue serge suit, brown check cap. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF A PRISONER. DERBYSHIRE. 99.— Ch esterfield ( Borough).— Traced to the possession of MARY CAPENER, who is remanded, charged with burglary, a pair of black opera glasses ( opera, field, and marine); 1 small nickel clock in blue morocco case, French make, stands on 2 feet; 1 silver fruit pocket knife, fancy pearl handle, maker's initials " W. N.," small plate on handle, " F. M. Clarke" supposed thereon ; 1 5- franc piece, dated 1876, made into a brooch. Information to Chief Constable Kilpatrick, Chesterfield. APPREHENSIONS. 100. — Berkshire, Wokingham ( County).— CHARLIE SIMPSON, alias NASH, Case No. 6, 14th June last, and sentenced to 3 months imprisonment. 101— Gloucestershire, Staple Hill ( County).— JAMES BYWATER, Case No. 29, 28th June last. 102.— Herefordshire, Ross ( County). - MAN, Case No. 21, 23rd inst. 103.— Herefordshire, Weohley ( County). — HENRY TUDOR, Case No. 15, 9th inst. 104. — Monmouthshire, Pontypool ( County).— WILLIAM POMFRAY, Case No. 23, 10th May last, and committed for trial at Ware- ham, Dorsetshire, for burglary. 105 .— Norfolk, Norwich ( City).— ALBERT ALLGOOD, Case No. 27, 2nd inst. 106.- Staffordshire, Stafford ( County).— JOHN BROADHEAD, Case No. 33, 2nd inst. 107.— Suffolk, Ipswich ( Borough).— LILY or LILIAN CHURCHYARD, Case No. 57, 26 th ult. 108. — Surrey, Chertsey ( County).— STEPHEN PARSONS, Case No. 31, 7th June last. 109 — Surrey, Reigate ( Borough).— WILLIAM SIMMONS, Case No. 45, 23rd inst. 110.— Sussex ( East), Hove ( Borough) JOSEPH GREGORY, Case No. 38, 3rd May last. LATEST INFORMATION. PROPERTY STOLEN. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). W— Thornaby - on - Tees ( County).— 20th inst., 1 silver English lever watch, No. 390301, maker " Poole, Middlesbro " on works ; 1 9- carat gold Albert and pendant with " J. Mel- lanby " on back, attached. 21st inst., 1 silver lever watch, ' No. 5L81, '• Spi rum, watch maker, Tewkesbury " on outside case, capped and jewelled, " I. A. P." engraved on back. Information to Supt. Cook, Thornaby- on- Tees. 98 — Scarborough ( Borough).— 26th inst., a silver keyless Englisti lever watch, No. 531773, maker " Silverstono " on works ; I gold chrono- graph watch, No. 3696, maker Horner; I gold English lever, " Presented to C. A. Doram, by Walter Scott, Esq., ' Rochdale Observer,' March, 1893," inscribed thereon, maker H. White, Manchester. Information to Chief Constable Riches, Scar- borough. GLAMORGANSHIRE. III.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For stealing, 28th inst.. a new navy blue serge suit— HENRY THOMAS PARRY, alias WILLIAMS, age 20, height5ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, long face, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes grey, good teeth, long nose, small cut scar right temple, burn scar under right armpit, two small white scars outside right forearm, both little fingers contracted, scar left loins and on left knee, both big and second toes hammer shape ; dress, dark plaid suit, black bowler hat, yellow canvas shoes. A fireman. Previously convicted at Eversham, Abercarn, and Newport. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 113.— D Division,— 28th inst., by house- breaking, a gold hunter watch, " C. F." in mono- gram on back; 1 gold heart shape ring, set diamonds and rubies ; 1 pair gold links, " C. F." engraved thereon ; 2 gold brooches, set pearls ; 1 gold double chain bracelet, set amethyst; 1 rope of large size pearls: 1 amber necklace, drop shape, strung together ; 1 small pearl necklace, set brilliants; 1 pair gold oval links," R." on one, " N." on the other ; 1 gold ring, set 2 brilliants, claw setting ; 1 red morocco chain bag, contain- ing gilt chain with gold cross, green enamelled pencil case, gold and glass shamrock charm attached. 114.— J Division.— 29th inst., by house- breaking, a lady's silver English lever watch ; 1 lady's 22 ct. gold buckle ring ; 1 22 ct. wedding ring; 1 18 ct. dress ring, set ruby, surrounded with pearls; 1 9 ct. gold pin, shape of a star; 3 gold brooches ( 1 old- fashioned, set brown pebbles ; 1 chased; 1 round, shape of a helm wheel); 1 pair of earrings, do.; 1 lady's gold buckle ring, set diamond; 1 gold wire bracelet, with beadn attached, colours various ; 1 string of pearls sewn on a piece of velvet; 2 lady's silver rings ( 1 buckle, 1 chased) ; 1 pair silver earrings, horse- shoe pattern; 1 American dollar piece; 1 bur- nished oblong steel brooch ; 1 long black leather purse, nickel mounts. 115.— 5 Division.— 29th inst., by burglary, 1 black dress suit, silk facings, Norton & Co., Strand, on tab ; 1 do., rolled collar to coat; 1 dark grey sac overcoat, velvet collar, usual pockets; 1 grey frock coat and vest, Bennett, 44, Conduit Street, on tab of each; 1 pair nearly new patent leather lace boots, black soles, supposed Lenby, Sandiland Street, Holborn, on lining; 1 lady's tailor made coat and skirt; 1 dark grey and black coat, lined black silk ; 1 white brocaded opera cloak, lined white satin, trimmed white lace; 1 tucked heliotrope cloth skirl; 1 dark brown double skirt; 1 black moire silk skirt, torn at side," Maker Meyer," on white tape; 3 white night- dresses ( trimmed embroidery) marked " F. Collett," in marking ink; 2 brass travelling clocks, glass sides ( one 6 in. by 4 in., one 3 in. by 2£ in.); 4 plated table spoons ; 2 do. sauce ladles ; 5 do. dessert spoons; 5 do. dessert forks ( all plain pattern, crest, a stag rampant with arrow pi° rcing chest); about 6 dinner torks, pointed and fluted tops; 6 table knives; 6 dessert do., white ivory handles, crest, a stag rampant with arrow piercing chest, in black thereon. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard. S. W. LANCASHIRE. 116.— Rochdale ( Borough).— 21st inst., by housebreaking, 1 18 ct. gold necklet, filigree pat- tern, about ^ in. wide, Indian make ; 1 solid silver oval tray, embossed, about 5 in. long ; 1 pair field glasses, bound in black leather, " Theatre, Field, and Marine " thereon ; 1 pair of double telescope field glasses, bound in black leather; 2 small silver butter knives, plain blades, handles engraved, about 5 in. long ; 1 oval gold brooch, about the size of a shilling, small turquoise in centre ; 1 blue enamelled brooch, about the size of a sixpence, gold mounts ; 1 gold safety pin, set small pearls; 1 gold bracelet, embossed ; 1 gold Albert, snak^ pattern, long gold watch key for bar. Information to Chief Constable Barry, Roch- dale. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 112.— Wakefield ( City).— For stealing, 24th inst., from a jeweller's shop, 3 gold wedding rings, 22 ct., " J. M." stamped inside, also letter " P. M." or " Q." scratched inside— LEAH LAKE, alias RACHAKL GOODMAN, CLARA LAKE, and LEAH COHEN, Office No. 3695- 96, age 25, height 4 ft. 10£ in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes hazel, mole left cheek. A native of Man- chester. This woman was discharged from Wakefield Prison on 24th inst., after serving 3 months for attempted larceny ( person) at Liver- pool. She called at a jeweller's and asked to look at some wedding rings, and while the assistant's attention was distracted stole the above. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Harris, Wake- field. MISSING. £ 5 REWARD. 117.-— Since 13th inst., from her home at Chelten- ham, LOUISA JOHNSON SMITH, age about 48, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., hair ( thin, small round twist at back) brown, front teeth missing; dress, black serge skirt, black broche bodice, trimmed jet, black cloth jacket with black braid, black boat shaped hat, trimmed black silk, edged with black velvet, spray of coloured leaves and berrit s at side, wearing black gloves, carried a brown silk umbrella with hook handle. Is suffering from melancholia, and it is feared that some ill may befall her. The above reward will be paid by Miss Wear- son, 417, High Street, Cheltenham, to any person giving such information as will lead to thewheiv- abouts of the above. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. LONDON : PRINTKD r0R His MUWITT' « STATIOWKRY Omot BY J. J. KKMHER * Oo., LTD., 99. VIOTORU STRKKT, S. W.; 33, KING WIILIAM STRUCT, K. C.; AND MARXHALHFA WORKS, S. K.