POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1901. VOL. XVIII., No. 1870. BBGTJL 1. All announcement* for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning person* whose apprehension is sought will he inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of 16/. per portrait, and of Is. 6d. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. 6. Eoery 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 no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of jiolice, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. LTIONS. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and. as far as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, mutt, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Edito- r notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. 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, Xew Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. E. E. HENRY. Editor. NOTICE. 1m— The composition of tho Friday No. of tho " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as fol- lows ( a) Regulations at top of first page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged, as far as practicable, in alphabetical order. ( c) Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. Letters relating to criminal business addressed by other Police Forces to Scotland Yard, are very frequently delayed, owing to the envelopes con- taining them being directed incorrectly or inade- quately. In such cases prompt attention cannot be assured unless the letters are addressed " The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W." APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— Convict Supervision Office-— Expiree HENRI DEVILLE, Office No. 646- 01 ( See GAZETTE, 3rd May, 1901), not to lie appre- hended. 2.— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— For embezzling and stealing £ 7,000— DAVID THOMSON, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 ins., stout build, complexion ruddy, hair light, eyes brown, large dimple in chin, short thick neck, springy walk; wearing a dark overcoat with velvet collar. A native of Kirkcaldy. Warrant issued. 3.— D Division.— For obtaining, 12th inst., by a worthless cheque, No. A289244, on the London and South Western Bank, Belgravia Branch, 6 pieces of brocade satin ( 30 yds. white, 25 yds. pale blue, 26 yds. yellow, 25 yds. mauve, 46 yds. pink mixture, 15 yds. pink)— JAMES BAULAND, alias ROBERT LEICESTER and W. H. BAUER ( supposed a German), age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion, hair and eyes ( small) dark, speaks with American accent; wearing dark blue overcoat, black hard felt hat, sometimes wears a black frock coat and silk hat. He ordered goods and asked that they be for- warded to an address where he had taken apart- ments the same morning, gave the messenger who delivered them a cheque, and absconded with the property. Warrant issued. to 61, and a number of postal orders— GEORGE S. B. WEST, age 18, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown; dress, dark jacket suit ( tight fitting), sacque back overcoat, check cap or hard felt hat. A native of Richmond. May be accompanied by a youth, age 17, height 5 ft. 7 in. Absconded 27th inst, 7.— S Division « — For obtaining a quantity of bulbs by false pretences— G. B. ANDREWS,. alias G. BLATHERWICK, age 43, height 5 ft.. 1 or 2 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, swinging gait, addicted to drink. He obtained the bulbs by stating that he was employed as a gardener by a wealthy Liverpool shipping mer- chant. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan- Police Office, New Scotland Yard. S. W. DUCKINGHA MS HIRE. S.— High Wycombe { Borough).— For stealing a bicycle ( recovered)— NORMAN WEBB, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache,, ejes brown, forearms very short, cannot raise hands above head, may have abscess scars on sides, walks quickly, well educated; dress ( sup- posed), blue serge suit, black tie, grey cap. A clerk. Was a Lieutenant of the Church Lads- Brigade. Absconded 28th ult. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Head Constable Sparling, High. Wycombe. 4.— D Division .— For criminal libel— Licence- holder VICTOR FERRARIS, alias ANTONY VICTOR MURPHY, Register No. U. Y. 273, Office No. 2252- 01, age 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair ( bald) black, clean shaved, eyes light hazel, scar on back, left hand and thumb, mole left cheek, dot left thumb, red birthmark left leg ; wearing black frock coat, silk hat. A native of Malta. Warrant issued. 5.— C Division « — For stealing 334 muffs, 11th inst., by trick— MAX STEUER, age about 21, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair dark brown, thick lower lip; dress, dark jacket suit, light overcoat with velvet collar and cuffs, black hard felt hat. A pedlar.— ISAAC GOLDEN BERG, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair and beard dark brown, prominent nose; dress, dark over- coat and suit, black hard felt hat. A furrier. Jews. Warrant issued. 6.— J Division.— For stealing £ 90, in- cluding 7 £ 5 Bank of England notes, Nos. 3 41755 CA MBRIDGESHIRE. 9.— Cambridge { Borough). — For em- bezzlement, between 20th May and 31st August last— SAMUEL STANTON, age about 60, height 5 ft. 10 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown, full beard and moustache ( turning grey), short thick neck; dress, grey jacket suit, light grey overcoat, black square felt or silk hat- A bank clerk. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. DERBYSHIRE. 10.— Ashbourne ( County). — For horse- stealing— A MAN, age 50 to 55, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair, moustache and* 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1901. • whiskers sandy, turning grey, carries his head forward, speaks slowly ; dress, dark grey suit, rather large pockets to coat, black hard hat. Appearance of a farmer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Burford, Ashbourne. II.— Matlock Bridge ( County).— For stealing a gold diamond ring, snake pattern, set 3 diamonds; 1 lady's gold ring, set 3 diamonds and 3 sapphires; 1 gold medal, dated 1898 or 1878, 14th October, " Presented to Mr. Otter by R. Fawcett for his gentlemanly manner and his good performances as an artist," name " Otter" in centre thereon ; and £ 10 15s.— LEWIS WIL- LIAM CREUSHAW, a negro, age about 45, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion, hair and eyes black ; wearing a long check overcoat, soft hat. States he is a native of America. Travels the country with a circus or show. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hollingworth, Matlock Bridge. ESSEX. 12.— Castle Hedingham ( County).— For assault on police, 15th inst. — REUBEN SHEARMAN, age 25 or 26, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., thick set, slightly round shoulders, stoops when walking, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes brown ; wearing grey cloth trousers and vest. A native of Steeple Bumpstead. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Wapling, Castle Hed- ingham. 13.— Romford ( County).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Guardians of Romford Union, 2nd ult.— HENRY' SHARPE, age 45, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey; dress, dark jacket, grey vest and trousers, black bowler hat. A journalist. Warrant issued. 14.— Romford ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings at Hornchurch, 6th inst., a lady's 18 ct. gold double bottom English lever watch, No. 6176, open face, gold dial chased with roses and tulips, steel hands, maker " Archibald Haswell, Elizabeth Street, Eaton Square," a lady's long gold chain with very small links, attached— A MAN, who gave the name of ST ACE Y, age about 50, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers and moustache ( cut short) turning grey, eyes blue grey, of good address; dress, black jacket, dark grey vest and trousers, black tie with coloured stripes, black silk wrapper, dark cap. He represented himself as a naval pensioner, and stated he had been employed as a steward on the P. & 0. boats. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Creasy, Romford. 15.— Colchester ( Borough).— For obtain- ing food and lodgings by false pretences— HORACE BEER, alias WILLIAM SMITH, age about 30, height 6 ft., stout build, complexion pale, hair ( bald on top) light brown ; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, light check trousers, brown overcoat with black band on left arm. A brick- layer's labourer ; native of Clacton- on- Sea. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Coombs, Col- chester. FLINTSHIRE. 16.— Holywell ( County).— For obtaining money by a worthless cheque — FRANCIS OLIVER, age 40 to 45, height about 6 ft., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, beard cropped short; dress, grey jacket suit, yellow leather leggings, check cap. Had with him an overcoat. A native of Greenfield, near Holywell. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Holywell. FORFARSHIRE. 17.— Dundee ( City).— For obtaining board, lodgings, and 10s., by false pretences, and uttering a forged cheque, thereby obtaining £ 7 18s. 9d.— WILLIAM A. TRYTHALL, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair and slight moustache light, large nose, usually wears glasses: dress, yellowish tweed suit, black bowler hat, carried a small brown leather hand- bag. A commercial traveller, lately employed by a cycle company at Wolverhampton, Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Dundee. GLA MORGA NSHIRE. 18.— Cardiff ( Borough). — For failing to surrender to his bail at the November Assizes, charged with cutting and wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm— GEORGE SMITH, alias FETTER and JOHN SMITH, age 25, height 5 ft, 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, slight moustache light, eyes brown, teeth dis- coloured, mole on right side of upper lip, scar from bite on left cheek, cross flags and crown with scroll left forearm ; dress, dark brown suit, light check cap, light mackintosh. Has been travel- ling the country selling jewellery on commission. Formerly served in the Royal Artillery. Warrant issued. 19.— Cardiff ( Borough). — For stealing mineral waters— WILLI AM ANDREWS, alias BOXHALL and JACKSON, age about 27, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, thin features, hair and slight moustache brown ; dress, blue serge suit, double- breasted coat, dark grey overcoat, brown leggings, P. & O. cap. May be found at mineral water stores or stables. Is identical with W. C. Boxshall, Case No. 33, 12th October, 1900. Absconded 6th ult., accompanied by a woman, age about 27, slight build, hair brown, with curl on forehead; dress, black serge jacket, black skirt and sailor hat. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. GL OUCES TERSHIRE. 20.— Cheltenham ( County).— For failing to report — Licence- holder PATRICK Mc CARTHY, alias J AS. WIMBLE and JAS. CHRISTIAN, Office No. 2806- 01, age 23, height 5 ft. 2£ in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes brown, snake on pole, LIZZIE, ROSE, bracelet, pierced heart, and M. T. left, female, 2 lines, pierced heart, head of female, anchor, star, and rose right forearm, NELL and scroll back left, C. B. back right hand, old injury to right foot, left leg slightly wasted, ship on centre of chest. Sentenced at Hants Assizes, 24th June, 1899, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Lib- erated on licence, 11th October last. Z. 179. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. 21.— Staple Hill ( County).— For stealing ( bailee), £ 1 6s. and 2 pawntickets, 2nd inst., at Kingswood— ALFRED or ALBERT DRAPER, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache brown, burn scar left side of face; dress, black coat, light trousers, black hard felt hat. A shoemaker; native of Cirencester. Had in his possession a light coat and vest. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cooke, Staple Hill. HAMPSHIRE. 22.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For fail- ing to report — Licence- holder FREDERICK SYLVESTER, alias JAMES KELLOWAY, Office No. 2857- 01, age 41, height 5 ft. 8J in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey, scar back of neck and on nose, both little fingers crooked, nose has been broken. A tailor. Sen- tenced at Surrey Quarter Sessions, 6th April, 1897, to 5 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for larceny. Licenced 17th October, 1901. P. T. X. 45. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 23.— Southampton ( Borough).— For steal- ing from his lodgings, 22nd ult., a gold signet ring, set white stone ; 1 lady's gold ring ( cracked), set black diamond, oval shape ; 1 wedding ring, set garnet, cracked and repaired— EDWARD STEWART, alias ALFRED SCOTT, MOORE and E. SWIFT, age 26 to 28, height 5 ft, 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair brown, short moustache light, long thin face, sunken cheeks ; dress, grey morning coat and trousers, chocolate colour fancy vest with red spots, black bow tie with white spots, black hard felt hat. A street musician. Warrant issued. 24.— Southampton ( Borough).— For leav- ing his wife and family chargeable to the Common Fund of the Southampton Incorporation, 14th September last— TELFORD CHARLES FIELD, age 36, height about 6 ft., complexion fair, small sharp features, hair ( thick and wavy) dark brown, eyes brown. A yacht builder ; native of Hamp- shire. Warrant issued. Information, to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 25.— Ledbury ( County).— For embezzling £ 62, 15th ult., FREDERICK NUNN, age about 55, height 5 ft. 10 in., stout build, round face, high forehead, large mouth, clean shaved, small wart centre of nose, artificial teeth, of military appearance; dress, new grey suit, new brown overcoat, black hard hat, light boots. Supposed a builder. Has been employed as a farm bailiff. Stated he was a farmer in Cambridgeshire up to 1898. Is believed to have a considerable amount of money in his possession. Absconded 24th ult., stating he was going to Ireland for the purpose of purchasing horses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury, or the Chief Constable, Shire Hall, Hereford. KENT. 26.— Tonbridge ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— BOB BEANEY, age about 30, height 5 ft. 10^ in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark, eyes blue; dress, pepper and salt colour coat, vest, and cap, cord breeches, box- cloth gaiters, black Raglan overcoat. Warrant issued. 27.— Tonbridgo ( County).— For day poach- ing— HARRY COOPER, age 24 or 25, height about 5 ft. 6^ in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes hazel; dressed as a bricklayer's labourer; native of Southborough. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Styles, Tonbridge. 28 — Canterbury ( City). — For stealing, between 11th and 12th inst., a cash box containing 2 £ 5 Canterbury Bank notes, Nos. 7399 ( since cashed) and 7406; a cheque, No. 268462, on Messrs. Hammond's Bank, Canterbury branch, for £ 1 4s. 6d., made payable to " Self " and drawn on Lieut. McTagart'saccount; and about £ 2— EDWIN SULLIVAN, age 20, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes blue, 2 flags, sailor and tombstone left forearm, 2 scars on head; dress, dark suit and cap, black bow tie. A native of Beverley, Yorks. Is a private of the 19th Hussars, and feather- weight champion of the Army and Navy; was employed as waiter in the officers' mess. May be accompanied by a woman, age about 25, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair ( curly) dark, worn over ears; dress, light three- quarter jacket, black skirt, black sailor hat. Information to Chief Constable Farmery, Canterbury. 29.— Dover ( Borough).— For stealing a black gelding cob, 14 hands, age 10 years, long coat, white legs, long mane, short tail; a set of black leather harness, white metal plates with heart crest; and a costermonger's cart, long body, small stout wheels, may have " Swaffer, Folkestone," thereon— A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and small moustache light; wearing dark grey overcoat and cap, old boots. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Knott, Dover. LANCASHIRE. 30.— Ormskirk ( County).— For embezzling £ 7— FRANK GEORGE ( supposed false), age 35, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, eyes grey, of good address, speaks with London accent; dress, blue serge jacket suit, hard felt hat, brown shoes. Had in his possession 2 overcoats, 1 of greenish colour, other supposed light brown. Frequents theatres and music halls. A native of London. Was employed as agent and canvasser for sewing machines, jewellery, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jervis, Ormskirk. 31.— Widnes ( County).— For stealing, 30th ult., a tin box, containing 2 blue black serge jacket suits, black bone buttons, red striped lining, collar on 1 vest; 2 silk handkerchiefs, with green and red stripes— A MAN, age about 28, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown ; dress, navy blue jacket and vest, moleskin trousers, dark cap, heavy lace boots. Information to Supt. Keighley, Widnes. 32 — Manchester ( City).— For failing to report— Licence- holder WILLIAM JOHNSON, alias OWEN REYNOLDS, THOMAS CONNOR, OWEN CONNOR, and JOHN SMITH, Office No. 2361- 01, age 40, height 5 ft. in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey, scar corner left eye and bridge of nose, mole right eyebrow and left of neck, left little finger slightly contracted. A locksmith. Sentenced at Manchester Sessions, 17th May, 1899, to 3 years penal servitude for warehousebreaking. Licenced 31st August, 1901. I. U. Z. 614. Information to Chief Constable Peacock, City Police, Manchester. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1901. THE POLICE • GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAIT OF A PERSON WANTED. LANCASHIRE. 33.— Wigan ( County).— For stealing Postal Orders, value £ 6 6s., at Hindley, 28th September last, and for obtaining credit by false pretences, lst ult.— DOCTOR JAMES JOSEPH DEIGH- TON, PATRICK DEIGHTON O'DONNELL or BARROW, age 35, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, hair black, both arms tattooed' including skull and cross- bones on one, also tattooed on back and chest; usually wears black frock coat, silk hat. Is fond of fishing. Has been a ship's surgeon. Frequents theatres. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cocker, County Police Office, Wigan. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 31. — Wellingborough ( County). — For obtaining £ 1 8s. Id. by false pretences, from the United Society of Journeymen Curriers— A MAN, age 23 or 21, height about 5 ft. 4 in , complexion fresh, full round face, hair brown, slight mous- tache dark; dress, check suit, dark covert over- coat, light check cap. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Alexander, Welling- borough. NORTHUMBERLAND. 35.— Berwick- on- Tweed ( Borough).— For obtaining money, food, and lodgings by false pretences— JOHN WILSON ( supposed false), age 34 or 35, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark Drown, slight side whiskers, eyes hazel, rather large head and mouth, scar between one thumb and forefinger; dress, black coat and vest, light striped trousers, large check peak cap. Appearance of a groom. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Berwick- on- Tweed. OXFORDSHIRE. 36.— Oxford ( County).— For stealing, 22nd inst., a safety bicycle," The Arsenal," 27 in. frame, red Clincher tyres, plated rims, free wheel. 90 gear, flat handle bars, old lamp— EDWIN PRICE, age 26, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light, eyes grey, carries his head forward, anchor with twig on each side on front of chest, Bert Grace tattooed on back of left fore- arm ; wearing uniform of the Oxfordshire Light Infantry, from which he is a deserter. Supposed a native of Liverpool. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Oxford- shire, County Police Office, Oxford." 37.— Oxford ( City).— For stealing ( bailee), 28th ult., a bicycle ( recovered), G. DARBY, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair and moustache dark. Sup- posed recently employed at a Music Hall at Lincoln. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Oxford. STAFFORDSHIRE. 38.— Burslem ( County).— For stealing 2s. from a child, 16th inst.— A WOMAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in.; wearing black jacket, short fur, large green hat, turned up at front, trimmed green or blue ribbon. W.— Burslem ( County).— For assault, 16th inst., at Norton- in- the- Moors— WILLIAM GEE, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark, heavy moustache, blue coal scars on face ; dress, dark cloth jacket and vest, moleskin or striped cloth trousers, silk neckerchief, cap with knot at top, lace boots. A miner; native of Biddulph. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 40 — Lichfield ( County). — For stealing, 27th ult., at Cannock, a black figured alpaca dress, trimmed black velvet, steel buckles, flounced skirt, bodice to match, trimmed pale blue, white lace on yoke and cuffs ; 1 black straw hat, lace crown, black feathers, white osprey feathers and violets in front with gilt buckle ; 1 pair of French kid lace boots, toe capped, size 6; 1 pair light tan gloves, pink silk lining; 1 white victorine fur; 1 lady's gold ring, set 6 pearls and 2 rubies; 1 black silk and steel watch- guard, a silver pencil case, cross, and threepenny- piece, " Mother " engraved thereon, attached ; 1 silver brooch, mounted with gold in centre and ends— ETHEL MAUD VICKERS, age 19, height 5 ft. in , complexion fresh, hair dark brown, wears a long fringe, cut scar between one thumb and forefinger ; supposed wearing the stolen cloth- ing, underclothing stamped " Cannock Union." A native of Wednesfield, Wolverhampton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barrett, Lichfield. SUFFOLK ( East). 41.— Halesworth ( County). — For obtain- ing money by false pretences at Southwold, 7th inst, — GEORGE WILSON, alias DARBY, STACEY, & c., age 64 ( looks younger), height 5 ft, 8 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, high cheek bones, prominent nose, a sailor with outstretched arms standing on top of 3 steps tattooed on back of right hand, 3rd and 4th fingers deformed, sailor holding a glass in right hand, pipe in left hand, J. C. in circle between legs, left forearm, anchor and rope back of left hand, 3rd and 4th fingers deformed, abscess scar on left leg, small red spots on body; dress, blue cloth jacket suit and cap. A native of Beccles. Appearance of a seafaring man. Has been previously convicted. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Andrews, Halesworth. 42.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 14 by false pretences, in August last— G. L. CALVER, age 22, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., weight 9 stones, complexion fair, hair light, moustache pointed ; dress, blue serge lounge suit. A foundry- man ; native of Ipswich. Has served with the Suffolk Regiment in South Africa. Is accom- panied by a woman, age 22, short and dark. May be found at Bristol or Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Col. Russell, Chief Con- stable, Ipswich. SURREY. 43.— Hersham ( County).— On commitment warrant for assault— JOHN DAY, age 26, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, eyes grey. A labourer; native of Walton- on- Thames. May seek employment on public works. Absconded 8th July last. 44.— Hersham ( County).— For embezzle- ment— DOUGLAS, alias WILLIAM JOLLY, age 23, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes blue. A baker's assistant; native of Albury, Surrey. May endeavour to enlist. Ab- sconded 21st ult. Warrant issued. 45.— Hersham ( County). — For deserting their wives and families, leaving them chargeable to the common funds of the Chertsey Union— GEORGE DAY, alias SWANNY, age 35, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair light brown. A labourer; native of Horsham. May seek em- ployment on public works.— ARTHUR BLACK- LOCK, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, broad forehead, hair light brown, moustache light, eyes blue. A greengrocer ; native of Hersham. Absconded about 15th September last. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Boon, Hersham. ± 5.— Oxted ( County).— For burglary, at God- stone, 18th inst., and stealing a thick black over- coat with cuffs, " Walpole, Greenwell" on lining inside, maker " Poole, Saville Row" on tab; 1 thin overcoat; 2 silver flower vases, embossed; 3 silver match boxes, small quantity of hair under square glass on lid of one ; 1 large brown canvas holdall, " G." in white thereon, thick leather straps; 2 violins in plain black cases, maker " Hill" on both cases— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft, 7 or 8 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, slight moustache, eyes blue ; dress, brown suit, pink tie, light brown cap, brown boots. A gardener; native of Godstone. Is known at Brighton, Midhurst, and Chichester. ( See Case No. 66, 15th inst.) Information to Supt. Brice, Oxted. SUSSEX ( East). 47— Brighton ( Borough). — For stealing ( bailee), 20th August last, a horse ( recovered); a set of black leather harness, white metal fittings ; and a canoe- shape landau, painted dark red, picked out light red, crossed springs behind, lined blue cloth, plain door handle, morocco covered cushions, oval lamps. The landau and harness was sold on the same date.— THOMAS POTTER, age, 50 to 55, height about 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache ( turning grey) dark, stoops slightly. A cabman. Information to Chief Constable Gentle, Brighton. 48.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For obtain- ing £ 14 by a worthless cheque, 11th inst.— A WOMAN, age about 28, height about 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion pale, thin face, hair supposed dark; supposed wearing a light grey jacket and skirt, dark hat. She took to the manager of a firm of grocers a letter, which contained a crossed cheque on Messrs. Baring Bros. & Co.' s Bank, 8, Bishopsgate St. Within, dated " Carlton Club, Pall Mall, Novr., 9th, 1901," drawn in favour of Mrs. Mary Grant, or order, for £ 14 by Lord Beaumont. The cheque was written on a half sheet of note paper, a letter was attached pur- porting to be from the Mother Superior of a Convent, stating that one of the ladies at the convent had received the cheque, and asking that it may be cashed. A cross entwined by a crown of thorns with " Mercy" underneath, date, & c., printed on paper on which the letter was written. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. 49.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing a horse, harness, and carriage ( recovered)— JAMES JONES, age about 48, height 5 ft. 11 in., stiff build, square shoulders, complexion fresh, hair ( curly) dark, side whiskers; dress, brown over- coat, light jacket and vest, blue Cardigan jacket, grey trousers, blue tie, coaching hat, Brighton shape, heavy lace boots. May be found at livery stables or omnibus yards. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. 50.— Hove ( Borough). — For neglecting to maintain his 5 children— HENRY GEORGE SKINNER, age 38 ( looks older), height 5 ft. in., rather stout build, complexion ruddy, hair ( turning grey), moustache and eyes dark, slightly bow- legged, addicted to drink. A stableman. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. SUSSEX ( West). 51 .— Steyning ( County). — For failing to appear to a summons, 28th ult., for trespassing at Thakeham. 8th ult. — CHARLES LIGHT, age about 45, height 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, com- plexion fair, hair light brown, short whiskers and moustache ginger, eyes blue ; dress, light jacket and vest, dark cord trousers, light cap.— JAMES ROSE, age 40, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion, hair, and whiskers dark, eyes brown ; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, brown cord trousers, blue cloth cap. Gipsies ; they travel the country, Light with a small open van, " Charles Light, Hampshire," thereon, drawn by an old black ponj ; Rose with a cart, " Edward Charman, West Chiltington, Sussex," thereon, drawn by a brown pony. Accompanied by their wives and children. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hooker, Steyning. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1901. WA R WICKSHIRE. 52.— Birmingham ( City).— For larceny. - Licence- holder THOMAS BOUGHTON, Office No. 2552— 01, age 22, height ."> ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, scar centre of forehead, right cheek, back left hand, and both elbows, birth mark right shoulder. A shoemaker. Sentenced at Worcester Quarter Sessions, 13th June, 1899, to 3 years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 18th September, 1901, Z. 163. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Rafter, Bir- mingham. WILTSHIRE. Trowbridge [ County).— For stealing, 4th inst., at Bradford- on- Avon, a silver keyless Waltham lever watch, minute hand missing; 1 silver Albert, with a locket, crucifix thereon, and several silver coins attached ; 1 wooden pipe, bulldog shape— COLIN SHAW, age about 23, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair ( curly) light brown, worn on forehead, moustache light, eyes blue; wearing light cloth jacket and vest, white muffler with blue spots, brown cloth cap. Supposed a native of Reading, Berks. May seek employment with travelling switchbacks. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Tyler, Trowbridge. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. WORCES TERSHIRE. 54.— Malvern ( County). — For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 11th to 13th inst.— A MAN, who gave the name of JACK MOSS, age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft., slight build, complexion and moustache dark; dress, dark coat and vest, grey trousers, dark cap. Stated he was a native of Worcester, and that he was employed by a coachbuilder. Had with him a grey mackintosh, plaid lining, torn near ticket pocket. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harrison, Malvern. 55.— Worcester ( County).— For stealing £ 47 from his lodgings, 15th inst.— EDWARD COLE, alias GEORGE EDWARD COLE, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes grey, blue dot back left wrist, several boil scars on shoulders and buttocks, 2 long scars left groin, cut scar left of breast bone, scar supposed on left thumb; dress, black coat and vest, cord trousers, cloth cap, heavy lace boots. An engineer or fitter ; native of Buenos Ayres. Recently em- ployed as a labourer. Is fond of singing and reciting at public houses. Warrant issued. 56.— Worcester ( County).— For stealing a collecting box and £ 3 or £ 4— PHILIP FREEMAN, alias GROVES, age 38, height 5 ft. 11 in., end of 2nd left finger missiDg at 1st joint; dress, black worsted coat and vest, brown cord trousers, silk neckerchief, army boots. A labourer ; native of Mathon, near Malvern. He is tramping the country accompanied by a woman. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Wasley, County Police Office, Worcester. ESSEX. 60 - Saffron Walden ( County). — Re- manded till 3rd prox., charged with larceny— ALBERT BURGE, age about 21, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes blue, heart pierced with an arrow left, dot on right forearm ; wearing old clothes and cap. A tramping labourer. Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Walden. SHROPSHIRE. 61.— Whitchurch ( County). — Remanded till 3rd prox., charged with frequenting — WILLIAM HART ( supposed false), age 71 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache white, eyes grey, ears pierced, wears glasses; dress dark tweed suit, dark grey mackintosh, grey cap. Is believed to have been previously convicted. Information to Supt. Edge, Whitchurch. SUSSEX ( East). 62.— Hastings ( Borough).— Remanded till 3rd prox., charged with stealing, between 14th and 21st inst., a lady's silver Geneva watch, white dial, black hands and figures, chased back, maker " Marshall, Princes Street, Edinburgh," on inside of case, initials " M. A. C." engraved on back ; 1 silver chain, 2 rows of chain and ball alternately ; 3 white night dresses and 6 white chemises marked " A. L." in silk ; 1 oxidised bangle, raised silver flowers thereon— HENRY KAPLAN, age 23 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, moustache light brown, eyes blue, 3 moles left side of face, scar inside left knee ; dress, black and red mixture jacket suit, blue serge Inverness coat with cape, black velvet collar, black and white check cap, cycling shoes. A waiter; native of Breslau, Germany. — JOHANNA KAPLAN, age 24, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel; dress, black skirt, black braided bodice, black and white plaid golf cape, red hat, button boots. A domestic servant; native of Dresden, Germany. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 63.— A Division.— 14th inst., in transit between Peterborough and London, a registered YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 57.— Scarborough ( Borough).— For lar- ceny from his lodgings, 16th inst.— GEORGE FOSTER, age 21, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion dark, hair black, eyes dark, one knee inclines slightly inwards; dress, blue jacket and vest, brown cloth trousers, cloth cap. A farm servant. Warrant issued. 58 — S car borough ( Borough). — For housebreaking and stealing bedding— HENRY THOMPSON, alias WINSTON, age 31, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, slightly pockmarked, hair brown, eyes grey, abscess scar below right ear, deep scar under chin ; wearing old clothing and cap. A rag gatherer ; native of Bradford. Stays at common lodging houses. Information to Chief Constable Riches, Scar- borough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 59 — Coole ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) a bicycle, 8th inst., JOSEPH CHURCH, age 23, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, anchor and 2 dots tattooed on right forearm, 4 large dots left forearm, scars left jaw, above right eyebrow and top of head left side ; a ship's cook, native of Doncaster. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Burkitt, Court House, Goole. 1 lady's gold dress ring, set 5 whole pearls between 2 rows of small diamonds ; 1 large old- fashioned open face repeater watch, maker " Dent" on works ; 1 Russian platinum vase, 3 legs, conical lid, engraved with 4 portraits of Russian Empresses enamelled in black neillo. 66.— Y Division.— 12th inst., by burglary, a silver combination cigarette case and matchbox, letter, containing an antique pendant, eight points, set diamonds and pearls, in red leather case. 64.— K Division.— 15th inst., by house- breaking, 58 9 ct. gold brooches, set pearls and diamonds, various patterns ; 40 do. signet rings, set stones ( various); 30 do., set paste diamonds; 27 do. ladies' dress rings, set pearls; 10 pairs gold sleeve links; 40 9 ct. small charms, con- sisting of hearts, crosses and various animals ; 1 do. medal, shape of cross, small crown on top; 1 do., bell shape, coral knocker inside ; all marked with some of the following letters " May Flowers," some with maker's name, and initials " W. L. H. L.," and " Cohen & Co., Birmingham"; 1 black enamelled bicycle, square handle bars, rat- trap pedals, spindle of oft pedal brazed in crank, Brooks's B 17 saddle, front forks recently re- enamelled, 28 in. wheels, red Clincher tyres, transfer " Simmonds " on front, " The Royal" on top bar, partly worn off, " No. 371" stamped under bottom bracket. 65.— s Division.— 19th inst., by house- breaking, a gold bracelet, set pearl and turquoise, each J in. long, surrounded by 38 small diamonds ; 1 silver bracelet, ladybird thereon ; 1 gold brooch, antique, 2 in. across, containing hair, twisted frame ; 1 brown pebble oval brooch, 2£ in. by 2 in., plaited gold frame; 1 gold pin, set pearl; braided wick at side, red enamelled, engine- turned cases; 1 silver- gilt cigarette case, enamelled in 7 colours, " J. M." in monogram thereon, Russian silver hall- mark ; 2 black box cloth over- coats, lined black silk, " Maison Mir Dobbie Pere Succrs, 27 Boulevard des Italiens, Paris," on tabs; 4 small plain silver salt cellars and spoons, gilt inside ; 2 fluted silver egg cups; 1 pair patent leather boots, pointed toes, size 7; 1 meerschaum cigar holder, with 2 large dogs carved and coloured— By A MAN, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, thin face, high cheek bones, hair light, supposed a German. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. DENBIGHSHIRE. 67.— Wrexham ( County).— Between 29th ult. and 18th inst., 3 large silver table spoons, " W. P." and " Al" marked thereon ; six silver dessert spoons, marked W. P." and " Al" ; 11 tea- spoons, J. & T. S.," " B " quality thereon ; 2 silver mustard spoons, marked " W. G. S." and " B" quality ; 4 large silver forks, " W. & H. S.— E. P." and " Al quality " marked thereon ; 6 small do.; 3 silver fish eaters ( 3 knives and 3 forks), " J. & T. S." and a fish engraved thereon; 1 small wooden box, lined green baize, which contained some of the above articles. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Wrexham. ESSEX. 68. — Romford ( County). — llth inst., a carpenter's tool basket, 1 handle missing ; 1 hand plane ; 1 jack do. ; 1 hand saw, straight back, new handle ; 2 chisels, sizes 1 in., in.; 2 paring do., sizes 1* in., | in.; 1 saw set; 1 small screw driver, piece split off handle ; 1 square, size 6 in.; 1 jack plane, stamped " Wm. Mathis " ; 1 spirit level, size 9 in., brass top with 4 screws ( 1 broken) ; 1 large trowel; 1 spirit level, size 9 in., brass top with 4 screws; 1 2- ft. rule with brass tips— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN, 1st, age about 26, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight moustache dark ; wearing dark clothing, coloured neckerchief, black hard felt hat. 2nd, age about 22, height 5 ft. ;> in., moustache light brown ; wearing dark clothing, black neckerchief, black hard felt hat. Information to Supt. Creasy, Romford. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1901. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 GLA MORGA NSHIRE. 69.— Cardiff ( Borough). — 23rd inst., by housebreaking, a large silver chased spirit kettle, marked " Walker & Hall" at bottom ; 1 cash box ; 1 silver butter knife and dish; 1 plated teapot; 1 gold oval brooch, set yellow stone ; 1 long fawn colour mackintosh, velvet collar ; 1 grey mixture cloth overcoat, black bone buttons, usual pockets; 1 pair wool lined kid gloves— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN, 1st, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., hair light, short beard ; wearing dark clothes and cap. 2nd, age 30 to 40, moustache dark ; wearing dark clothes, black hard felt hat. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 70.— Cheltenham( County).— Between 16th and 18th inst., by shopbreaking, a gold watch ; 23 ladies' do. ( 5 Nos. 54249, 116334, 54173, 41004, 41028); 27 gold Alberts ( 1 double curb) ; 5 9 ct. gold long guards; 70 silver watches ( 6 English levers, " S. J. Powell, Cheltenham," on dial and works, 2 Waltham do., 1 keyless, 1 key winding) ; 80 silver Alberts ; 6 do. long guards ; 6 15 ct. gold ruby and pearl dress rings ; 36 9 ct. dress do., paste set; 36 do., set pearls, rubies, garnets, & c.; 6 do., pearl and turquoise, turquoise heart hang- ing ; 6 do., pearl and turquoise ; 8 15 ct. gold rings, hollow, set with 3 rose diamonds ; 6 9 ct. do., opal set; 16 9 ct. wedding do. ; 6 9 ct. rings, trefoil set with turquoise ; 4 do. lady's signet do.; 2 9 ct. necklets, Princess of Wales' pattern ; 4 do., lace pattern ( 2 heavy, 2 light) ; 1 gold filled do., imitation turquoise and pearl heart attached ; 2 gold filled guards on blue velvet pads, with " G. G. & Cie." on white silk ribbon across top; 1 15 ct. gold set brooch and earrings, round pattern ; 50 do. pins, various patterns, including about 6 animals ( 1 a solid Indian make dancing bear and pole); 150 9 ct. do., various patterns; 22 do. brooches, hollow ; 1 silver chatelaine, with pin cushion, scissors, and needle case attached; 1 pair silver serviette rings. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 71.— Newport ( Borough).— 24th inst, by housebreaking, a 14 ct. gold keyless lady's Geneva watch, chased, metal dome, flat crystal glass, octagonal, No. 501760, a single row Prince of Wales pattern chain, with fob seal, attached ; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold dress ring, set 2 diamonds and 1 sapphire in centre; 1 do., supposed set 3 dia- monds and 2 rubies ; 1 lady's old- fashioned gipsy ring, set single coral; 1 do. plain thin gold snake ring, tail and head meet, supposed 15 ct. ; 1 do., 9 ct., single row large paste ring ; 1 plain gold bangle, horseshoe centre, set pearls, broken ; 1 curb top bangle; 1 single wire do., foreign make, with blue stone drops, small flowers thereon, attached ; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, key winding, chased back, fancy dial, out of repair, plain link pattern chain attached ; 1 lady's gold bar brooch, horseshoe centre, set pearls, pearl each end of bar; 1 do. gold safety brooch, 3 opals in claw setting in centre, 1 stone missing; 1 pair lady's gold folding glasses, small gold chain attached ; 1 old brown leather purse. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, New- port. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 72.— Daventry ( County).— 20th inst., at Bramston, a slate colour rubber valve, 11 in. wide, } in. thick, hole in centre 2j in. wide, im- pressions of 3 rings and a square one side ; 1 red rubber do., new, It in. wide, hole in centre 7 in. wide; 1 2 ft. box rule, with sliding scale, brass ends; 1 10 in. flat file, 1 safe edge, no handle; 1 speed indicator in a square leather case. Information to Supt. Brown, Daventry. 73.— Northampton ( Borough).— Between 23rd and 25th inst., 11 18 ct. keeper rings; 8 22 ct. gold wedding do.; 24 9 ct. gold do.; 75 ladies' fancy dress do., 9 and 18 ct., set various stones; 36 9 ct. gold keeper do.; 1 lady's 9 ct. gold twist do.; 1 18 ct. do.; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold do., set 3 diamonds ; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold buckle do., set diamond and 2 rubies, chased edges ; 1 lady's 9 ct. buckle do., set diamond and 2 rubies ; 1 lady's 15 ct. dress do., set emerald and pearls ; 1 lady's 15 ct. dress do., set pearls and rubies; 1 do., set diamond and 2 rubies; 1 do., set pearls and rubies; 1 9 ct. do., with stones set in horse- shoe ; 1 do., set pearls and garnet, antique; 4 9 ct. dress do.; 2 do., imitation pearls and tur- quoise ; 1 lady's 18 ct. Mizpah do.; 19 ct. signet ring, garn « t in claw setting; 1 15 ct. plain gold do.; 1 18 ct. large twist do., very heavy ; 16 9 ct. gold signet do., set various stones ; 2 pairs 15 ct. earrings, chased ; 1 pair round gold do., chased, with small diamond in centre ; 1 18 ct. gold brooch, in. long, set diamond ; 1 15 ct. do., ivy leaf pattern ; 1 15 ct. do., round, with earrings to match; 1 9 ct. do. ; 19 ct. do., round; 1 9 ct. do., with small horseshoe in centre; 1 9 ct. do., set stones ; 1 9 ct. do., antique; 3 9 ct. do., new ; 2 9 ct. gold seals ; 2 9 ct. gold brooches, set ruby ; 1 15 ct. pin, set diamond; 1 plain gold horseshoe do.; 1 set 9 ct. links and studs; 1 lady's gold Albert, heart in centres 1 do., snake pattern ; 1 do., fancy pattern, seal attached ; 2 do., fancy pattern, hearts attached ; 1 lady's old gold neck chain, square links; 1 long gold neck chain, Belcher pattern, with fetter links; 1 do., Prince of Wales pattern ; 2 long gold necklets, snake pattern ; 1 gold Albert, open link, seal attached ; 1 do., snake pattern, gold key pendant; 1 do., fancy pattern ; 1 lady's 9 ct. gold keyless watch, No. 5609; 1 do. 14 ct. gold Geneva, No. 47192; 1 do. 14 ct. gold keyless, No. 225963 ; 1 do. 14 ct. gold Geneva, No. 91653 ; 1 do. 9 ct. do., No. 20272; 1 do. 9 ct. do., No. 110887; 1 do. 9 ct. keyless, No. 90268; 1 do. old gold watch ; 1 gold Geneva, No. 50179; 1 do. keyless, No. 15223; 1 do., No. 87645 ; 1 silver curb Albert, locket at- tached ; 1 do., fetter and chain links; 1 do., open and curb link, seal attached ; 1 do., long link, medal attached ; 1 do , curb, charm attached; 1 lady's silver Albert, rope pattern, hall in centre ; 1 do., Prince of Wales pattern, with tassels ; 1 do., Prince of Wales pattern, fourpenmy piece attached ; 1 lady's double chain, locket attached ; 1 9 ct. gold bangle, set 4 pearls and ruby in centre, diamond shape. Some of the above are new. The rings and brooches are marked with some of the following letters :— E/ T/ B/ 0/ I/ x R/ A/ P/ L/ F/. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Northampton. OXFORDSHIRE. 74.— Oxford ( County).— 20th inst., at Bur- cote, a chocolate and white night shirt; 1 woollen undervest with red stripes ; 1 pair grey pants, all marked " G. G." in red cotton. Information to the Chief Constable of Oxford- shire, County Police Office, Oxford. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 75.— Longton ( County). — 15th inst., by shopbreaking, a safety bicycle, road racer, dropped handle bars, cork handles, Eadie fittings, Warwick tyres, tangent spokes, rat- trap pedals, ball bearings throughout, " Alcyone" on front bar, maker " J. Perry, Longton " on down tube. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. SURREY. 76.— Chertsey ( County).— 15th inst., at Egham, a dark green morocco purse, heavily mounted with silver at corner ; 1 gold necklace, filigree and fine work, about 14 pendants ( beetles) formed of old garnets, engiaved on flat side ; 1 Indian necklace, small uncut rubies and seed pearls, with large ruby and pearl, and 8 small pendants ; 1 gold bracelet, enamelled pale blue, Egyptian scarab, very fine work, representing an Egyptian figure, engraved same pattern inside ; 1 gold brooch, set in paste, representing a pansy; 1 do., gold snake around an eye and eyebrow, on ivory in centre ; 1 do., dog engraved on crystal; 1 pearl brooch, blue enamel, miniature figure in centre ; 2 miniature portraits of a princess ( 1st, old, very fine work surrounded by small pearls ; 2nd, on slightly rose tinted ivory, in gold frame on extended base); 1 gold chain, Russian make; 2 paste buckles, set in silver; 1 lady's gold watch and bangle, maker " Leroy, New Bond Street," blue enamelled, crest, man blowing bugle, mono- gram " A. D. M." underneath ; 1 large gold oval locket, containing hair and coloured photographs, monogram " A. D. M." one side, " T. D. M." other. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. ll.— Hersham ( County). — 24th inst., at Esher, a black ribbed overcoat; 1 drab mackintosh coat; 1 blue serge suit, " Pyett" on tab of coat; 2 pairs of black trousers, " Pyett" thereon ; 1 pair Scotch plaid breeches; 1 pair brown boots, with trees, size 7; 1 pair astrachan gloves; 2 blue shirts; 2 white do.; 2 new night do.; 10 linen collars, marked " O. Burchell"; 2 white pocket handkerchiefs, marked " O. Burchell " ; 1 brown cigar case, new ; 1 silver lever watch, " W. B." engraved on case ; 1 cigarette case ; 1 brown port- manteau. Information to Supt. Boon, Hersham. on front, makers " Holmes & Edwards " stamped on back. 5th inst., from a building in course of erection, 1 American axe, no handle ; 1 bricklayer's ham- mer ; 1 pointing trowel ; 1 German spirit level, mahogany case, about 2j ft. long, maker's name, and " Hamburg " thereon. 14th inst., 6 silver pencil cases, stamped, " W. V. & S." 79- — Eastbourne ( Borough). — Between 17th and 18th inst., a pair of white opera glasses, metal rims, in an old black leather case ; 1 large round reading glass, black handle.— By A MAN, who gave the name of GEORGE HADLOW, age about 24, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion pale, rather thick lips, hair ( short behind, rather long over forehead) dark brown, clean shaved, large hands ; dress, blue serge suit, black and red neckerchief, brown cloth cap. Stated he was a plasterer. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. SUSSEX ( East). 78.— Eastbourne ( Borough). — Since September last, 6 silver - plated tablespoons, American make, chased handles, " S " engraved YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). W— Dewsbury ( County).— 15th inst., by housebreaking, at Batley, 6 silver presentation trowels, ivory handles, about 8 in. long, 3 in. wide (" Presented to Mr. Mark Oldroyd for laying foundation of Technical School" engraved on 1; " Presented to Mark Oldroyd for laying foundation stones in connection with chapels," on 2;" Mr. Mark Oldroyd " and inscriptions on 2 ; " Presented to Mrs. Mark Oldroyd for laying corner stone of New Liberal Club, Staincliffe, July 1st, 1893" on 1) ; 1 gold key about 6 in. long, " Presented to Mr. Mark Oldroyd by the Gladstone Liberal Club" engraved thereon ; 2 oil paintings ( landscapes), cut from frames, sizes 17 by 13; 1 pair brown strong lace boots, size 9, nearly new, wide welts, " Manufacturer, Manfield" on inside ; 1 long dark green cloth mackintosh, whole back, vent both sides at bottom, fastens with 2 buttons, plaid lining, very heavy ( 2 front buttons missing). The thieves left behind an old single- breasted blue cloth overcoat, three- quarter length, bone buttons. Information to Supt. Midgley, County Police Office, Devvsbury. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 81.— G Division.— 22nd inst., a bay mare, 15 hands, aged, star on forehead and patch on near ear, white, shaggy mane, black points, legs recently clipped ; a set of silver- plated harness, brown collar, odd breeching straps; and a light spring cart, painted chocolate, picked out red, " E. W. Belden, 167, Great Dover Street," on near side, maker " Richardson, Snowfield, Ber- mondsey," on both sides, tailboard broken; 60 pairs boot trees, the " K. P. boot tree " stamped on front of 9 pairs. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANIMALS, & c., RECOVERED. DERBYSHIRE. 82.— Ashbourne ( County). — Horse, Case No. 94, 22nd inst. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND. KENT. 83.— Tonbridge ( County).— 17th inst., in a 3rd class carriage on the South Eastern and Chatham Railway, the body of a newly born MALE CHILD, wrapped in a piece of linen apron and brown paper. Information to Supt. Styles, Tonbridge. 84.— West Mailing ( County). — Found dead at Burham— HENRY MILLS, age 56, length 5 ft. 6 in., hair grey, tuft on chin, lost left leg at knee; dress, pilot jacket, cord vest and trousers, P. & O. cap, nailed boots. Had been recently employed at Burham Cement Works. Information to Supt. Hoare, West Mailing. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1901. APPREHENSIONS. 85.— Metropolitan Police District, F Division.— HENRY SKELTON, Case No. 2, 25th ult., and property recovered. 86.— Metropolitan Police District, V Division.— CHARLES PAICE, Case No. 117, 25th ult., and sentenced to 1 month im- prisonment. 87.— Cheshiref Macclesfield { County).— JOHN JAMES HIBBERT, Case No. 10, 10th May last. 88. — Denbighshire, Denbigh { County). STEVENSON, Case No. 10, 22nd inst. 89.— Devonshire, Exeter { County).— ROBERT LUCAS, Case No. 18, 1st inst., and committed for trial. 90.— Essex, Grays { County).— HENRY TOTT, Case No. 23, 31st August, 1900. 91.— Essex, Romford { County).— WIL- LIAM CROSS, alias MAJOR, Case No. 10, 19th April last. 92. — Hertfordshire, Bishop's S tort ford { County).— ALBERT WOOD, Case No. 25, 22nd inst. 93.— Monmouthshire, Newport { Borough).— JOHN MANNING, Case No. 34, 16th August last. 94.— Shropshire, Pontesbury { County).— EDWARD BISHOP, Case No. 46, 25th ult., and property recovered. 95.— Staffordshire, Wolverhamp- ton { Borough). — Licence- holder THOMAS JONES, Office No. 1365- 01, Case No. 29, 7th June, 1901. 9 (>.— Surrey, Hersham { County). — JOHN SHAW, Case No. 58, and HARRY NIXON, Case No. 59, 26th July last. 97. — Yorkshire ( West Riding) Barnsley { Borough).— JOHN WIKE, Case No. 65, 22nd inst. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 98. — Criminal Investigation De- partment.— For uttering forged bankers' cheques for the payment of money— THOMAS PETERSON GOUDIE, alias T. P. SCOTT and JOHN STYLE, age 28 or 29, height 5 ft, 7 or 8 in., square build, complexion sallow, clean shaved, square jaws, large bunions on both feet, speaks slowly, steps off peculiarly with left foot; dress, blue serge suit, grey tie, black hard felt hat, A bank clerk; native of Lerwick, N. B.— LAURENCE A. MARKS, alias LARRY MARKS, age 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, hair ( slightly bald in front) dark brown, turning grey, very large nose and mouth, teeth discoloured, bottom lip drops, stoops, toes turned inwards. A betting man ; native of New York.— JAMES MANCES, alias MANES and CAMPBELL, an American, age 45, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, square shoulders, complexion fresh, hair and moustache ( turned up at ends) brown ; dress, long frieze overcoat, dark clothes, silk hat. A card sharp.— THOMAS FRANCIS KELLY, age 33 or 34, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes grey; dressed as a jockey. A betting man ; native of Leeds.— WILLIAM HAINES STYLES, alias STRIPES, age 36, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion fresh, sharp features, hair brown, long moustache sandy; dresses well. A betting man; supposed a native of London. Warrants issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. 5 ft., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar left eyebrow; chest and lower lip, abscess scars under right arm, nose broken, vari- cose veins both legs. A native of Pendleton, Lanes. Sentenced at Blackburn Quarter Sessions, 20th October, 1899, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 9th November, 1901. K. Z. 16. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 100.— Stafford { County). — Remanded till 4th prox., at Longton, charged with larceny— JOSEPH WADE, alias JOHN WALSH, age 48, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, eyes hazel, tattooing on left fore- arm, J. W. back left hand, ballet girl front right forearm, man over right, woman over left knee, large birthmark right thigh. Sentenced at North- allerton Sessions, 10th April, 1889, to 3 months imprisonment for housebreaking. Has sailed in steam trawlers, from the East coast. Has recently pretended to be a gardener at Stockport. Information to the Chief Constable, Stafford. SUFFOLK. 101. — Ipswich { Borough). — Remanded, charged with felony, LEWIS SMITH, age 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., weight 12 stones, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, anchor, E. S., wreath and J. S. on left forearm, very strong jaws ; dress, black coat and vest, dark brown trousers, white neckerchief, cloth cap. A fisherman ; has served in the Army.— JOHN DALEY, age' 30, height 5 ft. 7£ in., weight 11 stones, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey ; dress, dark coat and vest, dark mixture trousers, coloured neckerchief, black cap. A fireman. Both fre- quent common lodging houses. Found in their possession an old- fashioned square gold box brooch, set 24 pearls around edge, with glass in centre, containing grey hair. Information to Lieut.- Col. Russell, Chief Con- stable, Ipswich. MISSING. £ 5 REWARD. 102.— Since January last, from Leicester— WILLIAM WALKER, age 43, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair ( tinged with grey) dark brown, heavy moustache dark, small grey eyes, prominent nose, bad teeth, broad set. A jobbing gardener. The above reward will be paid by his wife to any person giving such informatioruas will lead to the whereabouts of the above. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Leicester. SPECIAL NOTICE AND CAUTION. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 103.— Convict Supervision Office. — Special attention is directed to the under- mentioned expert and successful suburban house- breakers, who work together and have broken into 3 houses in one district the same afternoon or evening by forcing front doors with a jemmy, stealing from each. They dress respectably, sometimes carry walking sticks, and a memoran- dum book and pencil, as though soliciting orders. Both sentenced at Greenwich Police Court, 10th May, 1900, to 12 months hard labour under the Prevention of Crimes Act— HENRY JACKSON, alias MADDEN and OSBORNE, Office No. 2189- 99, age 31, height 5 ft. U in., complexion LANCASHIRE. 99.— Salford { Borough).— For failing to report, Licence- holder ANNIE WHITTAKER, alias MARIA WHITTAKER and ANN GARDINER, Office No. 3084.01, age 49, height fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, blotched face, very slight dark moustache, otherwise clean shaven. — THOMAS HENRY OSBORNE, alias NEAL and GREY, Office No. 2891- 99, age 32, height 5 ft. 4| in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes- brown, small brown moustache, otherwise cleanv shaven. Not to be apprehended. LONDON. PRINTED FOB HIS MA/ JWTY'S STATIOKFRT Omm BY J. J. KMRNN ft Co, LTD., W, V. OTOBU STBHKT, S. W.; 31, K.* « WILLIAM STREET, B. C.; AND MARSHALS.:* WORKS, S. E. 61883