GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1901. VOL. XVIII., No. 1876. E3 GrTJL 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 be 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 ichose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property ivill be inserted at a cost of IDS. per portrait, and of Is. ( id. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of suck person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 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, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. 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 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. R. HENRY, 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 sucli 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 reward for the discovery ol property 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 application of private persons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points :— ( a) The amount of the reward. ( i) The conditions on which it is payable. ( c) 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 exorcssion must be used in such an advertisement, in relation lo property 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 particularlydirected 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. STOLE N . 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 Ofhce, 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 or 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). SPECIAL NOTICES. GEORGE EDWARDS, alias AMERICAN PRANK ( figure 2) of Special Notice, Case No. 29, 19th January, 1900, is said to have been arrested in July or August, 1900, at one of the Seaport Towns in the South Eastern District ( probably in the neighbourhood of Folkestone or Dover), for loitering, and sentenced to 6 weeks imprisonment with H. L. The undermentioned is also stated to have been apprehended and con- victed at the same time— WALTER SANDS, age about 32, height 5 ft. in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes dark brown, abscess marks on left leg, left buttock and under left ear, blue dot on middle finger of left hand and left wrist. It is requested that records may be searched and any information forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. GEORGE HYPOLITE LE BLUFF, who traded as the Straightsmouth Portable Building Co., Greenwich, and who was the subject of many complaints ( see Special Notices in POLICE GAZETTE, 5th May, 1899, and 21st September, 1900), was arrested on 25th October last, for obtaining money by false pretences, and acquitted at the South London Sessions on 11th inst. He has notified his intention of continuing the business at above address. Corres. C. I. D. 105029- 372. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— B Division.— For embezzling 30s., 21st July last — HERBERT COLLINGS, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey ; dress, grey suit, cap, lace boots. A native of London. Warrant issued. 2.— B Division.— For stealing, 9th inst., a lady's fawn colour coat; 1 brown golf cape ; 2 lace scarves ; 1 pair stockings ; 6 white chemises ; 3 pair drawers ; 1 nightdress costume— ETHEL FLORENCE PITCHER, age 18, height 5 ft. 0£ in., complexion pale, hair and eyes brown ; dress, black dress and jacket, sailor hat, button boots. A native of Yarmouth. 3.— E Division.— For embezzling £ 190— JOHN WILKINSON, age 32, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, round face, rather red, hair ( thin on top) and moustache light, eyes blue ; wearing dark grey overcoat, silk hat, carried an umbrella with crook handle, gold mounted. Warrant issued. 4.— K Division.— For stealing 2 tons of coal, 5th inst.— JOSEPH DELLER, age 35, height ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair and slight moustache dark brown, eyes brown ; dress, brown jacket, black trousers and vest, dark cap, blucher boots. A native of West Ham, Essex. He was employed as a carman to deliver coals. Absconded 5th inst. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. 5.— Biggleswade ( County).— For em- bezzling £ 80 3s. 6d., 29th September last— WIL- LIAM COUSINS, age 34, height 5 ft, 4 in., com- plexion sallow, full face, hair, moustache, and eyes black ; dress, brown lounge suit, hard hat. A native of Langford. Was employed as an assistant overseer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Baldwin, Biggleswade. CARNARVONSHIRE. 6.— Conway ( County). — For stealing a violin KASTEN, a German, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 9 in., hair ( inclined to curl) light, eyes blue, speaks good English ; wearing a black over- coat and soft felt hat. A musician ; will no doubt seek employment at theatres or music halls. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rees, Conway. CHESHIRE. 7.— Middle wis It ( County).— On commit- ment warrant for non- payment of £ 2 lis. 4d. fine and costs imposed for travelling on the railway without having paid the fare— AGNES KILBY, age 23, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, hair light. Had with her a child. She attends fairs, & c., with shows or boxing booths. On commitment warrant for non- payment of £ 2 lis. 4d. fine and costs imposed for travelling on the railway without having paid the fare— MAUD PHILLIPS, age 16, height 5 ft., stout build, complexion fresh, full round face, hair light, eyes blue. Supposed travelling with the above. Information to Supt. Pearson, Middlewich. DENBIGHSHIRE. 8.— Denbigh ( County)— For neglecting to maintain his wife and 2 children— WILLIAM ROBERTS, age about 38, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair dark, moustache sandy, walks erect, addicted to drink. A plasterer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Denbigh. DERBYSHIRE. 9.— Echington ( County). — For stealing, 28th ult., at Killamarsh, a silver English lever watch, rather large numerals, " J. Lawton" scratched on case — JOHN BAILEY, alias BISHOP, age 25, height 5 ft, 8 or 9 in., com- plexion, hair, and slight moustache dark, rather 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1901. large front teeth, slightly deaf, of delic. ite health ; dress, black coat, moleskin trousers, dark cap, strong boots. A labourer; native of Mansfield, Notts. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Talbot, Eckington, near Sheffield. 10.— Chesterfield ( Borough).— For steal- ing ( bailee), 25th ult.. a pony, curt and harness ( re- covered)— WILLI AM BARKER, alias FORDIK, age 34, height 6 ft. 3 in., hair and slight moustache sandy,' freckled face : dress, black coat, brown cord trousers ( tight fitting), brown cap, heavy nailed boots. A pot hawker. Is accompanied by a girl, age 15, short, stout build, full round face, small flat nose, hair brown. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Kilpatrick, Chesterfield. DORSETSHIRE. 11— Weymouth ( Borough).— For stealing ( bailee), 2nd inst., a bicycle ( recovered) — A MAN, who gave the name of CLIFFORD, alias GEORGE MORRISON, age 22, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion very dark, hair dark brown, eyes ( piercing) black, scar right groin; wearing a light suit. Has served in the 2nd Battn. Dorset- shire Regiment. Was sentenced at Dorset Quarter Sessions, 3rd July last, to 5 months imprisonment for a similar offence. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Eacock, Wey- mouth. ESSEX. 12.— Chelmsford ( County) — On commit- ment warrant, for non- payment of 14s. 3d. fine and costs imposed for wilful damage— WILLIAM SMITH, alias FRED NUNN, age 34, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, high cheek bones, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, head and bust of woman and Japanese girl tattooed on left forearm, ring 2nd left finger, tombstone, shamrock, thistle, and female right forearm. A gipsy; native of Long Melford, Suffolk. On commitment warrant, for non- payment of 19s 6d. fine and costs imposed for wilful damage — GEORGE GRAY, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark ; dress, light brown jacket and vest, cord trousers, black hard felt hat. A gipsy, travels with a van and a light cart. On commitment warrant, for non- payment of 14s. 3d. fine and costs imposed for wilful damage ALBERT TWINN, alias BALBY, age about 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes hazel. A gipsy ; supposed a native of Wethersfield, Essex. On commitment warrant, for non- payment of 14s. 3d. fine and costs imposed for wilful damage — GEORGE TWINN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache dark brown, eyes brown. A gipsy ; supposed a native of Wethersfield, Essex. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 13.— Gloucester ( County).— For obtain- ing money by false pretences— JAMES MAC- PHERSON, age 35, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes dark, heavy moustache dark brown, of military appearance; dress, dark jacket and vest, brown trousers. He represented that he was a corporal of the Royal Highlanders, and obtained money for the purpose of returning to his regiment at Perth. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Philpott, Gloucester. HAMPSHIRE. 14.— Basingstoke ( County).— For obtain- ing £ 5 by a worthless cheque, No. C 50212, on the National Provincial Bank of England, Berkeley, signed " E. Howard," made payable to self— E. HOWARD, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion pale ; dress, long black jacket or black mackintosh, black dress, black hat and veil, carried a black bag and um- brella. She called at a poulterer's, made a pur- chase, tendered the above cheque in payment and received the balance. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hale, Basingstoke. l').— Bitterne ( County).— For stealing £ 8— A MAN, age 17, height about 5 ft. 6 in., rather stout build, complexion sallow, hair dark brown ; dress, old brown jacket and vest, dark trousers, brown cap, old lace boots. A native of East- leigh. Information to Supt. Jacobs, Bitterne. 16— Gosport ( County). — For stealing a quantity of coke, 11th inst.— GEORGE FERRE, age 32, height 5 it. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes brown, scar on chin and nose, boil mark on stomach, mole right side of stomach; dress, old brown morning coat, slate colour trousers, with dark stripes, tight at knees, large bottoms, white muffler, brown cap, may be wear- ing a dark blue overcoat. A native of Gosport. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Silver, Gosport. 17.— Winchester ( City).— For obtaining, by false pretences, 3rd inst., a " Rudge- Wlxitworth " bicycle, enamelled black, usual parts plated, diamond frame, 28 in. wheels, Clincher rims, do. front tyre, Goodyear detachable back tyre, flat handle bar, cork grips, rat- trap pedals, transfer on back mudguard " Rudge- Whitworth," plain brown saddle, " No. 5" scratched on leather, inked over, dome hell, plain black Jupiter lamp, brass pump, no brake— WILLIAM GUNDRY, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion sallow, rather long face, high cheek bones, hair and slight moustache dark brown; dress, dark brown tweed jacket, dark trousers and vest, black tie with white spots, dark cap, side spring boots. Has been in an Industrial School. Supposed recently discharged from the Royal Marines. Stated he was an engineer, and had been employed at motor and cycle works. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Felton, Win- chester. 18.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For stealing from her lodgings, 30th ult., a slate colour mail cart, picked out gold; and £ 7— MILLY HOWARD, age about 26, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion dark, thin face, front teeth missing, slight scar on forehead; dress, short fawn colour jacket, dark skirt, black fur boa, white straw hat trimmed large black feather. Had with her a child, age 15 months. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. HEREFORDSHIRE. £ 1 REWARD. 19.— Bromyard ( County).— For deserting his wife and family— RICHARD ROGERS, age 36, height 5 ft. 4 in., hair dark brown, moustache sandy, eyes grey, cut mark on back of head and right thumb. A labourer; supposed a native of Llandewy, Radnorshire. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Bromyard Board of Guardians to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of Rogers. Information to Supt. Lewis, Bromyard. HERTFORDSHIRE. 20.— Hitch in ( County). — For being con- cerned with a man in custody, charged with stealing, at Stevenage, 28th ult., an overcoat ( recovered)— HARRY BARKER, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair ( supposed cut short) brown, mole on one cheek, right little finger crooked, nail of 2nd right finger discoloured; wearing dark clothes, dark blue overcoat, nearly new, dark plaid wrap, plaid cap, lace boots. A moulder; supposed a native of Manchester. Is well known at Dunstable and Bedford. He may endeavour to dispose of a pawn- ticket relating to a coat which was pledged with Messrs. Morley & Co., pawnbrokers, Hitchin, 28th ult., in name of Harry Barker, 42, Old Park Road, Hitchin. Supposed wanted else- where. 21 . — Hitchin ( County). — For failing to appear to a summons for an offence under the Poaching Prevention Act, which he committed 11th September, 1894 — JAMES LOVERIDGE, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown, several scratches on face and nose ; wearing light fustian clothes. A gipsy. Travels with a small van, drawn by a black pony, white mark on face. Is accompanied by his wife and 3 children. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Rey- nolds, Hitchin. 22.— Watford ( County).— For failing to re- port— Supervisee GEORGE WILSON, Office No. 2565— 01, age 41, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, scar on nose and corner of right eye. Sentenced at Birmingham Sessions, 7th January, 1901, to 9 months hard labour and 1 year police supervision for larceny. Liberated 14th September, 1901. 10858. May be dealt with wherever found. Information to Supt. Wood, Watford. KENT. 23.— Chatham ( County). — For stealing a silver Geneva watch ; 1 silver curb pattern chain with compass and medal ( gold centre, initials " W. W." on front, and " N. B. I. F. C." on back) attached; 1 gold signet ring; and 2 bird claws with red stones— WILLIAM HERBERT, age about 45, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, moustache grey, several scars on hands and arms; dress, serge coat and vest, grey trousers, black and white scarf, black hard felt hat, sea- men's boots with strap across. A sailmaker. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sargent, Chatham. 21.— Sandwich ( County).— For stealing a silver fish knife and fork— A MAN, who gave the name of DICK MATTHEWS, age about 20, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion pale, oval face, clean shaved, fleshy mark on back of head ; dress, light grey suit, light blue knitted tie, light cap, brown boots. Warrant issued. 25 — Sandwich ( County).— For non- pay- ment of bastardy arrears— GEORGE GORE, age 25 to 28, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, hair black, slight moustache dark, eyes dark brown. Of smart appearance. A waiter; native of Canterbury. May seek employment as hall porter at hotels. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Chaney, Sandwich. £ 1 Is. REWARD. 26.— Canterbury ( City). — For deserting his wife, leaving her chargeable to the Common Fund of the Canterbury Union — GEORGE HENRY LOTT, age about 38, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, mous- tache light, eyes grey. A journeyman grocer. Has been employed as agent to the Prudential Assurance Co., Ltd. Recently returned from South Africa, where he has been serving with the Imperial Yeomanry. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Canter- bury Guardians, to any person giving such in- formation as will lead to the arrest of Lott. 27.— Canterbury ( City).— For abandoning her child, age 6 months, 13th inst.— KATE or MARY KATE COCHRANE, age about 21 ( looks older), short, stout build, complexion sallow, hair ( thin) and eyes dark, recently vaccinated ; dress, old dark dress, glass buttons down front, old light green skirt under, dark three- quarter length jacket, large sleeves, black straw sailor hat. A domestic servant or field worker. Usually stays at casual wards. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farmery, Canter- bury. 28. — Dover ( Borough). — On commitment warrant for non- payment of £ 7 4s. fine and costs imposed for an offence under the Importation of Dogs' Order, 1897— MAX MILLER, medium height, moustache light, square jaws ; wearing tweed overcoat with cape, bowler hat. Supposed a German. Information to Head Constable Knott, Dover. 29.— Maidstone ( Borough).— For stealing a lion zither ( recovered) SILVESTER, age 42, height 6 ft., complexion and hair dark, large mouth, thick lips, teeth rather prominent, wart near right eye, and one on left temple; dress, dark brown morning suit, hard felt hat. Stated he was a tailor. Information to the Chief Constable, Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 30.— Wigan ( County).— For obtaining money by filse pretences at Pemberton, 20th ult.— C. THOMPSON ( supposed false), age 37, height 6 ft., complexion sallow, hair dark, clean shaved; dress, dark brown jacket, blue trousers with light stripe, red silk muffler with white stripes, light brown soft felt hat, lace boots. He represented that he was a photographer's agent, obtained an order, and gave a printed receipt form signed " C. Thompson." Had with him a large frame con- taining the photograph of a child. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cocker, County Police Office, Wigan. NORFOLK. 31.— Norwich ( City).— For obtaining goods by false pretences— CLAUD HAROLD RUDD RAMSBOTTOM, age 20, height 5 ft. 2 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue ; dress, black morning coat and vest, light trousers, white tie, black hard hat, lace boots. A native of Norwich. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Guildhall, Norwich. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1901. THE POLICE • GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS; OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 32.— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— For uttering forged bankers' cheques for the payment of money — 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 ; wearing long fritze overcoat, silk hat. A card sharp.— WILLIAM HAINES STYLES, alias STRIPES, age 36, height 5ft. 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. 33.— C Division.— For stealing £ 33 12s.— GEORGE WILLIAM WEBB, age 18, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes hazel. A native of Margate. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. LANCASHIRE. 34.— Oltlham { Borough). — For embezzle- ment- CLARIvSON MINIKIN, alias CHARLIE PRESTON, age 29, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., com- plexion fair, hair light brown, long moustache sandy, pyes ( full) blue, leans forward when walk- ing. turns his toes slightly inwards, hurried gait, is fond of billiards and betting ; dress, dark grey overcoat, dark grey jacket and vest, black trousers, black tie with white spots, black billycock hat, lace boots. Supposed a native of Leeds. Has been employed as a collector and traveller to a firm of clothiers. May seek employment as un insurance agent. Absconded 7th inst. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Turner, Oldham. open dial ; 1 do., enamelled back; 1 lever, white dial; 1 do., opal dial; 1 cylinder, cut silver dial)— J. S. GOMPEL, age 35, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, moustache sandy ; when last seen was wearing a black overcoat and soft felt hat. A jeweller's traveller. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall Manchester. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 36.— Kettering ( County).— For embezzling £ 5, 8th October last, at Rothwell— ARTHUR KERRY, age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, slight moustache light, eyes grey, nose has been broken and inclines to one side, 1 false front tooth, addicted to drink ; dress, black coat and vest, old grey trousers, brown cap, black tie, old dust overcoat, lace boots. A surveyor's assistant. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Andrews, Kettering. 35 — Manchester ( City).— For stealing, during the past two weeks, 45 ladies' gold watches ( 2 9 ct.; 3 14 ct. key wind, cylinder, opal dials, open face ; 3 14 ct. key wind, cylinder, gilt dial; 1 do., white dial ; 1 do. lever, opal dial; 1 do., white dial; 1 18 ct. key wind, cylinder, opal dial; 2 do., gilt dials; 1 do. lever, opal dial; 2 9 ct. keyless, cylinder, opal dial; 6 14 ct. do.; 3 14 ct. and 3 18 ct. do., gilt dials ; 2 18 ct. do., opal dials; 1 18 ct. keyless lever, gilt dial ; 2 18 ct. do., white dials; 1 do.; 1 do., centre seconds ; 4 14 ct. keyless, fancy, Nos , 91568, 21592, 30503, 215920 ( all open face); 1 14 ct. keyless, cylinder, polished case, half hunter ; 1 14 ct. do., engraved case; 1 14 ct. keyless; 1 Waltham lever, half hunter, engraved case ; 1 18 ct. keyless do.); 1 18 ct. keyless three- quarter plate Swiss lever, engraved case, half hunter ; 1 do.; 13 gold watches ( 2 9 ct.; 3 14 ct. keyless levers, Swiss, open face ; 1 14 ct.; 2 18 ct. keyless levers, centre seconds, open face; 1 9 ct. do., half hunter; 1 14 ct. keyless lever, 1/ 1 hunter, three- quarter plate, polished; 1 18 ct. key- less Waltham lever, open face ; 110 ct. do.) ; 1 key winder, cylinder lever ; 2 key winders, levers, capped ; 4 keyless, cylinder, capped; 1 keyless, cylinder, Lunnette case ; 2 keyless levers, open face; 1 keyless lever, fly back; 1 do., three- quarter plate; 1 keyless, cylinder, hunter case ; 1 do., chronometer) : 23 metal watches ( 5 oxy- dised keyless cylinder, open face ; 3 do. levers, open face ; 1 do. keyless lever, coat- of- arms at back ; 1 oxydised Calendar lever, open face; 2 gold filled Waltham, open face; 1 do. hunter; 1 do. Swiss lever; 1 electro gold Swiss do., open face; 1 electro cylinder hunter; 1 electro Swiss cylinder, open face ; 1 white metal, centre seconds ; 2 white metal Boston levers ; 1 white metal cylinder, key winder; 1 nickel keyless cylinder, open face ; 1 do. lever) ; 10 ladies' metal watches ( 3 oxydised keyless cylinder, open face ; 1 do., W/ shield on back ; 1 do. lever, open face ; 1 do., centre seconds; 1 do. cylinder, Lunnette ; 2 do., fancy cases; 1 gilt bracelet watch); 34 ladies' silver watches ( 3 cylinder, key winder, open face ; 5 do. keyless, open face ; 1 do., octagon shape; 2 levers, open face; 1 cylinder, silver gilt and enamelled ; 2 cylinder, silver gilt, dull, set stones ; 9 cylinder, key winders, open dials; 3 do., fancy bezels; 2 cylinder, key winders, ' Lunnette; 1 do., pearl dial ; 1 do., capped, SHROPSHIRE. 37.— Bridgnorth ( County).— For obtaining food, lodgings, and 12s. 6d., by false pretences, at Madeley, 7th, 8th, and 9th inst. — RICHARD BAKER, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair, whiskers ( pointed at chin), and moustache dark brown ( turning grey), sunken cheeks, aquiline nose ; dress, brown mixture cloth suit, dark tie, black hard felt hat, new light lace boots, X'JjS0 stamped inside, old brown kid gloves. He tock apart- ments for himself and 3 others, stated he was an electrician and that he was going to work in the neighbourhood. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walters, Bridgnorth. SOMERSETSHIRE. 38.— Temple Cloud ( County).— For steal- ing £ 8 15s. 6d., 28th ult.— FRANK F. WIDGERY, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes grey, walks erect, takes long strides; dress, navy blue coat and vest, dark tweed trousers, brown leather leggings, may be wearing grey trousers with faint stripes forming squares, dark tweed cap, dark muffler, sometimes wears a long fawn colour mackintosh and tan colour gloves. A grocer's assistant. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sparks, Temple Cloud. 39.— Bath ( City).— For obtaining money, food and lodgings by false pretences— THOMAS HENRY DENNIS, alias HENRY THOMAS or THOMAS HENRY, age 20, height 5 ft. 8 in , stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair dark, clean shaved, stoops, turns his toes inwards, one of left toes supposed missing; dress, dark- blue suit, light green overcoat, hard bowler hat with " Crook" inside, may be wearing a dark check cap, red, green and yellow striped tie, lace boots. He took lodgings and stated he had served in South Africa with the Imperial Yeomanry. Absconded 9th inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bath. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1901. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 40. — Stoke- on- Trent { County).— For stealing 4 pairs of boots ( 2 pairs hand- sewn, 1 pair heavy nailed watertight, 1 pair of lady's)— CHARLES WRIGHT, alias DAY, age 39, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair and large moustache brown, eyes supposed brown, 8 dots back of left wrist; dress, grey cloth coat, old brown vest, brown trousers, dark grey cloth cap, lace boots. A native of Leicestershire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gilbride, Stoke- on- Trent. SURREY. 41.— Chertsey { County).— For assault on Police at Pyrford— THOMAS WADE, age 28, height 5 ft. 1 in., stiff build, complexion fresh, hair and eye3 dark, both forearms tattooed. Has been previously convicted.— RICHARD CHAP- MAN, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 2 in., stout build, complexion ruddy, hair dark, side whiskers, sometimes wears a beard. Labourers. Absconded 16th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( East). 12.— East Grinstead { County).— For obtaining 7s. by false pretences, 7th inst.— A MAN, who gave the name of A. GRIFFITHS, age about 38, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., stout build, complexion fair, full face, hair and slight mous- tache light, upper front teeth decayed, speaks with Welsh accent; dress, dark coat ( piece of blue ribbon in top button hole), dark cord trousers and vest, black hard felt hat, light boots. Stated he had been Superintendent of a Sunday School and Band of Hope, and that he had met with an accident in a mine. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Relf, East Grinstead. 43 — Eastbourne { Borough).— For stealing, 28th ult., a lady's Mizpah ring, worn ; 1 do. 9 ct. gold dress ring, set cluster of 5 red stones, pearl in centre, 3 small pearls each side of cluster ( 2 pearls and 1 red stone missing); and £ 1 4s.— A MAN, who gave the name of BEN DERMOTT, age about 27, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion fair, thin face, hair and slight moustache dark, eyes rather sunken ; dress, bluish- grey square cut jacket suit, white wrap with blue spots or blue and white stripes, black soft felt hat, lace boots. Stated he had served in the Army. He left behind a nearly new pair of white buckskin gloves ; 1 pair of spurs ; 1 hair brush, " E. Denmont" or " E. Den- mond " stamped on handle. Was accompanied by a woman, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, complexion pale, thin features, hair ( short) dark; dress, three- quarter sealskin jacket with high collar, trimmed fur, black dress, pale blue blouse, black sailor hat, rather broad brim, lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. 44— Hove { Borough).— For non- payment of maintenance arrears— CHARLES CAVAYE, alias WILLIAMS, FERGUSON and FRASER, age 46, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, moustache dark brown, eyes grey, pointed nose ; dress, dark blue serge suit, grey Scotch plaid cap, brown boots. A horticulturist ; native of Edin- burgh. Is accompanied by a woman, age about 35, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair light, mole on left cheek ; wearing dark clothes. A native of Cambridge. Warrant issued. 45.— Hove { Borough).— For deserting his wife and child, leaving them chargeable to the Steyning Union— JAMES ARTHUR YOUNG, age 23, height about 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, com- plexion fresh, hair brown, slight moustache light, eyes ( small and peculiar looking) light; dress, old dark clothes, black bowler hat. A cab washer or stableman ; native of Hove. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. WARWICKSHIRE. Alt— Aston Manor { County).— For em- bezzling £ 8, 5th inst.— HENRY HANSON, age 35, height 5 ft. 4 to 6 in., slight build, complexion pale, thin sharp features, hair dark brown, moustache light brown, eyes grey, of good address. Supposed a native of London. Stateil he had been employed as a vanman to a firm of furniture removal contractors at Islington. Warrant issued. 47.— Aston Manor { County).— For obtain- ing food and lodgings by false pretences— LOUIS CLARENCE TEMPLE, age 36, height 5 ft 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, large eyes. A theatrical agent and artist. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hannah, Aston Manor. 48.— Nuneaton { County). — For obtaining money by false pretences — JAMES FENTON ( supposed false), age about 35, height 5 ft. 9 or l0 in., complexion pale, hair dark ( turning grey), moustache light; dress, dark morningcoat, light or grey plaid trousers, bow tie, black hard hat, some- times wears a grey suit and soft felt hat. He represented that he was employed by a firm of photographers at Birmingham. Is accompanied by a man, stout build ; wearing brown suit. Warrant issued. 49.— Nuneaton { County).— For stealing a " Rudge- Whitworth" safety bicycle, Standard pattern, No. " 135026 " in gold figures, thereon— MALCOLM ALEC. SPURGIN, age 27, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, dimple in chin, hair and moustache dark, eyes blue ; dress, navy blue suit. Supposed a native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Evans, Nuneaton. 50.— Birmingham { City).— For stealing ( bailee) a horse, trap, and harness— GEORGE EDWARD BLOOMER, age 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light; wearing a long fawn colour overcoat, black hard felt hat. Has recently been in business as a baker, previously employed at Wol verhampton. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Rafter, Birr mingham. WORCESTERSHIRE. 51.— Kings Heath { County).— For obtain- ing £ 3 by false pretences— J AN ETTA ANDER- SON, alias SUSANNAH THOMPSON, MORAN, EDITH CHAMBERS, and ELIZABETH Mc DONALD, age 45, height 5 ft. 3£ in., complexion pale, hair ( turning grey) brown, eyes hazel, cut scar over right eyebrow and on left hand ; dress, black astraclian cape, black cashmere dress, beaded ribbon trimming on cuffs and down front of dress, black toque hat, trimmed green velvet and black feathers, black veil, and gloves, wear- ing a silver bangle. A native of Hill Top, West Bromwich. She feigns illness and insanity, thereby obtaining admission to an asylum, and during her detention there succeeds in obtaining names and addresses of relatives of patients whom she visits on discharge, representing that she is a nurse from the asylum, and usually succeeds in obtaining money from them. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Chare, Kings Heath. 52.— Malvern { County).— For stealing,- 5th inst., from a Home at Malvern Link, a black three- quarter length jacket; I black serge skirt; 1 black straw sailor hat, trimmed black silk and 2 grey feathers; 1 white muslin tie ; 1 pair button boots ; and £ 15 9s.— ROSALINE EVANS, age 20, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, full round face, hair and eyes dark. A native of Barry Dock, Cardiff. May be found at lodging houses or homes for destitute girls. Warrant issued. 53.— Malvern { County).— For obtaining charitable contributions by false pretences, 14th inst.— LIZZIE BERRIDGE, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, complexion, hair, and eyes dark ; dress, green cape or black jacket, blue serge skirt, white sailor hat. Hawks pin cushions ; stated she was suffering from cancer, usually stays at common lodging houses. Isaccompanied by her husband, age 25, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, hair and moustache light; dress, old brown jacket and vest, cord trousers, new boots ; and 2 children in a four- wheel perambulator. Warrant issued. 54.— Malvern { County). — For embezzle- ment, 12th inst.— WILLIAM SMITH, age about 45, height 5 ft. 7 in., rather stout build, com- plexion fresh, whiskers and moustache dark brown ( turning grey) ; dress, grey plaid tweed coat, blue serge trousers, black hard hat, heavy nailed boots. Supposed a native of Somerset- shire. Has been employed as a jobbing gardener. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harrison, Malvern. 55.— Redditch { County).— For carnal know- ledge of a girl between 13 and 16 years of age— JAMES ANDREWS, age 26, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., square shoulders, stiff build, complexion fresh, thin features, hair brown, white patch side of head, eyes grey, walks badly ; dress, dark suit and cap. A labourer; native of Headless Cross, Redditch. Has been employed at a cycle factory. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jeffrey, Bromsgrove, or Inspector Hayes, Redditch. 56. — Worcester { City). — For stealing jewellery from hotels— A WOMAN, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 1 in., complexion pale or sallow, hair dark, eyes ( supposed) dark ; wearing dark waterproof cloak with sleeve openings ( cape pattern), black bonnet with black and white strings. She was accompanied by a boy, age about 14, hair light, cut short. The whole of the jewellery, except a lady's old 18 ct. gold watch, plain back with wreath of pink roses and forget- me- nots in enamel in centre, have been found pledged in the name of Jones. Information to Chief Constable Byrne, Wor- cester. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 57. — Bradford { County). — For stealing, between 17th and 18th ult., at Pudsey, a cornet and hand bag ( recovered)— ARTHUR PATRICK CONROY, alias LEO BARNARD and WILLIAM JONES, age 36 to 46, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( curly) dark, of smart appear- ance ; dress, dark blue jacket, dark vest, double breasted, dark blue trousers, blue tie, dark blue cap, light lace boots. A good musician ; native of Shrewsbury. Has played in bands of Sanger's Circus and Bostock's Menagerie. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Crawshaw, County Police Office, Court House, Bradford. 58.— Bamsley { Borough). — For stealing £ 2 4s. from his lodgings, 16th inst.— JAMES HENRY ( supposed false), alias JAMESIE, or JAMESEY, age 23, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair. brown, clean shaved, impediment in speech ; dress, black coat, light check trousers and cap, tan colour boots blacked over. A wool comber ; supposed a native of Bradford. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Butler, Barns- ley. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. DORSETSHIRE. W— Blandford { County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 1st prox., charged with obtaining food, & c., by false pretences— THOMAS WINSOR, age 31, height 5 ft. 5 in., well built, complexion fresh, hair and eyes ( left blind) brown ; dress, old dark pilot coat, dark sleeve vest with white buttons, dark cord trousers, blue neckerchief, brown cap. A labourer; native of Blandford. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Elford, Blandford. ESSEX. 60.— Chelmsford { County).— Sentenced to 14 days imprisonment for non- payment of a fine imposed for travelling on the Great Eastern Rail- way, without having paid his fare, 18th inst.— WALTER CARLTON, alias JAMES SAVILL, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair and eyes brown, squints, J. Everitt and star right wrist, diamond right forearm, ring left middle finger, 4 dots left thumb, dot left wrist, star, triangle, heart, anchor, and 2 crosses left forearm, one upper front tooth missing. States he is a seaman. Information to Deputy Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. KENT. 61.— Sevenoaks{ County).— Committed for trial at West Kent Sessions, at Maidstone, 2nd prox., charged with larceny, GEORGE WILSON, or DAVIES, age 48, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair ( slightly bald on top) brown, turning grey, slight moustache light, eyes grey, 3 blue scars back left hand, nail of second right finger split; dress, black coat and vest, old dark grey mixture trousers, small black bow tie, black hard felt hat, light lace boots. Supposed a native of Pontypridd, Glam. Information to Supt. Taylor, Sevenoaks. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1901. THE POLICE • GAZETTE. 3 SOMERSETSHIRE. 62.— Frame ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, charged with stealing 3 horses by trick — GEORGE TURNER, alias MILLER, age 38, hefght 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, cut mark on bridge of nose; dress, blue serge suit, blue cloth overcoat, black bowler hat, brown boots. A horse dealer. Information to Supt. Rawlings, Frome. STAFFORDSHIRE. 63.— Longton ( County). — Remanded till 21st inst., for larceny— WILLIAM DARNEY, age 21, height 5 ft. in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, slight moustache light, eyes brown, crossed flags with crown on top, tombstone with bird on top and each side, clasped hands, part of a ram's head on right forearm, ace of diamonds back of right wrist, small powder mark back of right hand, 2 flags, heart and dagger, B. W., woman and J. left forearm, anchor back left hand, powder mark 2nd left finger and on left breast; dress, black jacket and jersey with velvet collar, 3 buttons on pocket flaps, dark brown vest, dark blue trousers, red and black neckerchief, dark blue cap, old lace boots. A native of Kelso. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. SUFFOLK ( East). 64. — Ipswich ( Borough). — Remanded till 23rd inst., charged with larceny ( person)— MARGARET GOYEN, age 39, height 5 ft. 5 in., weight 12 stones, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel; wearing black skirt, large grey mixture shawl, black straw hat. A native of Sheffield. Information to Lieut.- Col. Russell, Chief Con- stable, Ipswich. WES TMORLAND. 65.— Appleby ( County).— Remanded till 23rd inst., charged with shopbreaking at Patter- dale— THOMAS BROCKBANK, age 32, height 5 ft. in., complexion fair, large mouth, hair, whiskers, and moustache brown, XT back of left hand, anchor between left thumb and forefinger, ring on left middle finger, anchor and 107 left forearm, dot between right thumb and forefinger ; dress, black jacket and vest, light grey trousers, patched on knees, tartan scarf, dark green check peak cap, Blucher boots, all old. A labourer; native of Keswick. Was sentenced at Lancaster Assizes, 9th July last, to 4 months imprisonment for larceny. Information to Supt. Cheesman, Appleby. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 66.— Whitby ( County). — Committed for trial at next Assizes, for forging a bill of exchange for £ 23 17s., 29th June last— FRANCIS HEN- SON, age 35, height 5 ft. 2j in., broad shoulders, short neck, complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, cut scar between left thumb and fore- finger ; dress, light grey jacket suit, grey over- coat, hard felt hat, light lace boots. A ledger clerk ; native of < amden Town, London. Information to Supt. Pinkney, Whitby. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 67 — F Division.— 7th inst., by burglary, two chased silver tankards, flat tops, one stands on 3 feet, coin let in top, other has no base, English Hall mark 1688; 2 small silver sweet dishes, plain in centre, figured outside ; 5 silver dessert forks, ribbed handles; 7 ditto knives ; 2 round silver waiters, plain centre, chased flowers around edge, Gilbert Hall mark scratched on bottom ; 1 glass claret decanter, wide silver band, round top, silver handle, small silver band near bottom ; 2 old French fans with ivory frames and figures in gold or silver gilt with satin mounts, figures painted thereon ; 1 heavy enamelled key, grey colour, unscrews in centre, lower part opens ; 1 Russian platina mug, inlaid alternate dull and bright parts ; 4 small silver toys, including a small chair and milk can ; 1 pickle fork with pearl handle; 1 black silk umbrella, ribbed handle with silver tip ; 1 black bowler hat, " C. S. M." inside. Thieves left behind an old black hat, Controll No. Lohn No. 0.80 on small ticket inside. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office* New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 5$.— Hungerford ( County). — Since 7th inst,, 2 spirit levels, one marked I. M K. P.; 1 brick- layer's trowel; 1 tape measure 66 ft. in length, in brown leather case; 1 clothes brush— suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 50, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair dark, whiskers and moustache turning grey; dress, dark pilot coat, moleskin vest, cord trousers, red wrapper, dark peak cap, heavy lace boots. A tramping bricklayer. Information to Supt. Legg, Hungerford. 69. — Reading ( Borough).— 5th inst., a " Centaur" roadster bicycle, No. " 62566" on head, 26 in. frame, plited rim9, tangent spokes, Warwick tyres, ratchet free wheel, front rim brake, Bowden back rim brake, Christy saddle, frame and mudguards lined gold, " Centaur Cycle Co." transfer on head, '• Centurion " on seat pillar tube, " T. Baker & Son " on back mudguard. Information to Captain Henderson, Chief Con- stable, Reading. BUQKINGHA MS HIRE. 70.— Slough ( C'mnty).— 9< h inst., at Eton, a bicycle, nearly new, No. 75- C stamped on crown of fork, " New Windsor" painted in gold on top bar, freewheel, Hyde's patent, Crabbe brake front, Bowden brake back wheel, Lamplough ride- easy saddle, upturned handle bars, cork handles, white tips, £- in. pitch chain, enamelled black, gold lined plated wedgewood rims, edges plated, centre enamelled, enamelled centre and spokes, A- don Clincher tyres, rubber pedals. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Sutton, Slough. DORSETSHIRE. 71.— Weymouth ( Borough).— 17th inst., a three- quarter dark grey single- breasted Chester- field overcoat, new— By A MAN, age about 40, height about !) ft. 6 in., moustache dark ; dress, dark clothes, moleskin or cord trousers, dark over- coat, cap. Information to the Chief Constable, Weymouth. ESSEX. 72.— Brentwood ( County).— 15th inst., by burglary at South Weald, a silver plated sugar basin; 1 do. cream jug; 1 child's do. mug lined with gilt, " H. M. A." engraved thereon; 2 plated serviette rings ; 1 silk umbrella; 1 lady's do.; 1 lady's light coloured mackintosh, with cape ; 1 brown leather brief bag, brass plate on side, " Presented to Mr. W. J. Attwater" engraved thereon. Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood. 73 — Saffron W a Id en ( County).— Between 13th and 14th inst,, at Wenden Ambo, a safety bicycle, Clincher tyres, 2 gilt lines around rims, gilt lined frame, raised handle bars, rubber pedals, bell and brake attached, front wheel ( narrow) larger than back wheel, " Royal Ajax, makers, Tottenham Court Road, London, and Coventry " transfer on head. Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Walden. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 74.— Cheltenham ( County).— 5th inst,, 2 £ 5 Bank of England notes; 1 Post Office order for £ 3 15s., issued in London, payable at Chelten- ham ; 3 cheques payable to Norman May and Co. ( 1 for £ 6 3s. drawn on Lloyds' Bank, Cheltenham Branch, No. 53/^ 0687, dated Nov. 30, 1901, and signed " E. Pearce " ; 1 for £ 1 13s. 6d. drawn on Messrs. Grindlay and Co.' s Bank, London, No. f43976, dated Nov. 30, 1901, and signed " R. B. Joyner"; 1 for £ 6 9s. drawn on Messrs. Henry S. King and Co.' s Bank, 45, Pall Mall, London, No. ° 55537, and signed " C. J. Hughes ") ; and about £ 16— By A MAN, age 23 to 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, small moustache, rather weak eyes; wearing three- quarter dark coat with velvet collar, soft felt hat. He entered a shop with a revolver in his hand, and demanded money by menaces. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. HAMPSHIRE. 75.— Aldershot ( County).— 16th inst., a " Royal " Singer safety bicycle, No. 156462, free wheel, front rim brake, Bowden lever back brake, Dunlop tyres, flat handle bars, cork grips with white tips ( right grip loose, tip broken), " Singer " transfer on head and tube, bell ( plate worn off in places) attached. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 76.— Fareham ( County). — 5th inst., at Hilsea, a safety bicycle, 1899 Hudson make, usual parts plated, straight handle bar, plating rubbed off right side, enamelled chocolate colour, 28 in. wheels, tyres nearly new, Brooks's saddle, bag con- taining repair outfit attached, new inner tube to front wheel, transfer plate missing, no lamp, mudguards or brake. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. KENT. 77.— Canterbury [ City). — llth inst., a " Fleet Roadster " bicycle ( nearly new)," No. 5923" on handle bar, transfer on head " E. J. Philpott, The Fleet Special, Canterbury and Ramsgate," Dunlop tyres, free wheel, back pedalling band brake, upturned handle bars, front rim brake, metal gear case with plated disc, black enamelled, usual parts plateu, gold lined, brown leather Spiral saddle fitted with Jaeger cover, rubber pedals, gear 68 to 72. ordinary brown saddle bag, new Departure bell with beaded dome, Lucas Silver King lamp, " Fleet" on tube from head to bracket. Information to Chief Constable Farmery, Canterbury. LANCASHIRE. 78.— Garstang ( County). — 16th inst., at Fulwood Barracks, a plain white metal keyless watch ; 1 silver Albert, small curb pattern ; silver sovereign case, with crest and " C. H. B." engraved thereon ; and a safe key, attached. Information to Supt. Procter, Garstang. STIRLINGSHIRE. 79.— Stirling ( Burgh).— 7th inst., a small mahogany box, 10 in. long, 6 in. deep, with small drawer, containing 6 £ 5 notes, most of which are Bank of England, and have " Thos. Muir, Son & Patton, Ltd., Colliery Agents and Coal Merchants, Dundee," stamped on back ; and 17 £ 1 notes. Information to Chief Constable Ferguson, Burgh Police Chambers, Stirling. SURREY. 80.— Chertsey ( Comity).— 9th inst., by burglary, at Addlestone, a dark grey overcoat, single- breasted, black and white check lining ; 1 pair of brown lace shoes, square toe caps, size 8 ; 1 umbrella, crooked handle, silver mounted; 1 round silver sugar basket, chased ; 1 silver scoop ; 1 do. hot water jug, oval, chased ; 1 do. teapot; 1 do. whisky label; 1 do. decanter stand, chased, about 2 in. high ; 1 do. mug, small, Indian make; 1 small ivory paper knife, chased silver handle; 4 silver dessert spoons, gold lined, heavily chased ; 12 do. knives and forks, ivory handles; 6 do. fish knives and forks ; 2 small silver knife rests; 1 silver serviette ring, " F. H. H." thereon; 1 do., " M. E. H." thereon ; 1 small silver tea caddy, old- fashioned ; 1 pair large silver sugar tongs, chased; 1 silver brooch ; 2 plated pepper castors ; 2 do. salt cellars, shell pattern ; 2 do. tops of mustard and pepper pots ; 2 do. mustard spoons ; 1 plated carriage clock, old, plate worn off top ; 1 green leather purse. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. 81.— Reigate ( Borough).— llth inst., a black ebonite flute, German silver mounts; 1 do. piccolo, maker " Howarth, Crawford Street" and trade mark, a harp, thereon, in black case— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 22, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair ( rather short, with tuft in front) light brown, clean shaved, eyes ( small) blue, bad teeth ; dress, light overcoat and cap, slate colour trousers, frock coat, red bow tie, lace boots. A tramping musician. Information to the Head Constable, Reigate. SUSSEX ( East). 82.— Haywards Heath ( County).— Between 15th and 16th inst., by housebreaking, at Hurstpierpoint, a gold diamond ring, claw setting, centre stone missing; 1 gold and opal ring, small opals, one missing ; 1 gold oval brooch, set pearl in black enamel; 2 gold brooches ( 1 plain, 1 set amethyst); 1 paste brooch ; 1 gold shamrock brooch, set diamonds ; 1 gold horse- shoe bangle ; 1 small plain gold cross; 1 gold pencil case, embossed; 1 gold keeper ring, em- bossed, raised pattern; 1 gold ring, single stone in centre ; 1 set gold studs; 1 silver bracelet chain and locket; 1 black marble clock, cream dial, " Hoeflar, Paris," on face ; 1 silver lever watch, 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1901. No. 62502 ; 1 Wedgewood and plated biscuit box- top and stand ; 12 plated dessert knives and forks, nearly new, in case lined with green satin and plush ; 6 plated tish do., in case lined magenta silk ( discoloured) ; 1 small copper kettle ; 1 plated copper kettle ( holds 2 quarts) ; 4 sets brass fire- irons ( 1 set twisted bars) ; 2 sets brass tire dogs ; 4 artificial teeth on metal plate ; 12 sheets ( 2 hem stitched, some marked " Canniford ") ; 6 table- cloths ( 2 damask) ; 11 dinner serviettes ; 4 blankets ; 1 new white flannelette night drees, trimmed white embroidery; 1 new dark grey overcoat, slanting side pockets, " Hamlin, East Street, Brighton," on tab ; 1 black cloth skirt; 1 pair light blue grey trousers; 1 pair dark grey do. ; 1 green skirt, new braid around bottom ; 2 calico nightdresses; 1 pink and white striped flannelette petticoat ; 1 red petticoat, 3 rows black braid at bottom ; 1 black cape ; 2 blouses ( 1 red check, 1 black with blue stripes) ; 2 pairs ladies' shoes, new, size 5, maker Thorougood, Brighton ; 2 old pairs boots ( 1 pair with pointed toes) ; 1 plane ; 2 chisels ; 1 hammer ; 1 pair pincers; 1 pair telephone nippers; 2 unbleached calico bags. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Smith, Haywards Heath. 83 — Hastings ( Borough). — 13th ult., a number of engravings, viz. :— Vol. 1, plate 7, sub- ject, Achilles and Chiron ; 32,- Mercurius and Venus; 33, Venus; Vol. 2, plate 24, subject, Adonis ; 36, Naiddes and Danae ; Vol. 3, plate 34, The Transfiguration, after Giov. Bellini ; 35, Mars and Venus; 40, Paris and Helen ; 41, Mercur; 42, a bronze statue ; 43, Amazones ; 60, 2 views of a bronze helmet; Vol. 4, frontispiece, a picture, several figures, centre figure sitting on a throne ; plate 9, Orestes at Delphi ; B, Fauns and Bac- chantes ; Vol. 5, plate 8, Bacchusand Acratus ; 34, 2 Bacchanti; 35, 2 Greek vases depicted ; 53, Fauns; Vol. 6, plate 25, God of Love; Vcl. 7, plate 25, Gladiators ; Vol. 8, plate 3, The Graces ; Vol. 9, plate 7, Figures ( after a picture found at Pompeii) ; 9, Mars and Venus ; 22 and 23, a Group of Bacchanti; 27, Hercules aud Ompha'e ; 32, a picture after Guido Reni ; 42, a Faun ; 62, a column with a serpent, fruit, and figure of a man ; Vol. 10, plate 19, engraved from a picture found in Pompeii; 5 Fauns and Bacchantes ; 60, Genii sacrificing ; 61, a Faun asleep ; 62, Orpheus, Euridice, and Mercur; Vol. 11, plate 20, a boy strangling a goose; 21, 2 Bacchanti; 35, Bacchus and Ariadne ; Vol. 12, plate 39, Atreus. Most of the above are outline etchings, and bear at the top left corner the number of the volume in Roman figures, at the top right corner the plate number also in Roman figures, and " T. A.," and in the bottom right corner a signature " Philip Morghen," The size of the pages on which the plates are engraved is 7f by 10J in., and the size of the plates 5\ by in. 84.— Hastings ( Borough). — 4th inst., a " Graphic Road Racer " bicycle, enamelled black, about 28 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, Dunlop tyres ( back tyre nearly new), 68 to 70 gear, block chain, drop handle bar. cork grips, rat- trap pedals, Lucas Challis bell, King of the Road lamp, with green and red side windows, transfer " Graphic of Peckham, 1896 " thereon, B. S. A. fittings throughout, usual parts plated. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND. HAMPSHIRE. 85.— Fareham ( County).— 25th June last, at Sarisbury, unconscious, and now suffnringfrom loss of memory— A WOMAN, who states her name is LUCY MILES, age about 60, height 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, complexion ruddy, hair and eyes brown ; dress, black dress, black cape trimmed beaded lace, black hat trimmed crape. Had in her possession an umbrella and a red morocco purse containing a quantity of pins. States she has a son serving with the Imperial Yeomanry in South Africa. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. APPREHENSIONS. 8(>.— Metropolitan Police District, Criminal Investigation Depart- ment.— THOMAS FRANCIS KELLY, Case No. 98, 29th ult. ST.— Cheshire, Dukinfield ( County). — EDWARD BRITTON, Case No. 13, 22nd March last. 88.— Essex, Latchingdon ( County).— HENRY PRINT, alias WITNEY, Case No. 9, 13th inst. 89.— Forfarshire, Dundee ( City). Win. IA M A. TRYTHALL, Case No. 17, 29th ult. 90.— GIOUCBS ter shire, Cheltenham ( County). — Licence- holder PATRICK Mc CARTHY, Office No. 2806- 01. Case No. 18, 22nd ult. " 91— Kent, Tonhridge ( County).— BOB BEANEY, Case No. 20, 13th inst. 92.— Shropshire, Bridgnorth ( County).— JOHN GARBETT, Case No. 42, 16th August last. 93.— Warwickshire, Birmingham ( City).— Licence- holder THOMAS BOUGHTON, Office No. 2552- 01. Case No. 106, 22nd ult. 94. — Worcestershire, Malvern ( County).— GEORGE PATRICK, Case No. 41, 13th inst., and committed for trial. 95. — Worcestershire, Stourport ( County). — Supervisee HENRY CORBETT, Office No. 1368- 01. Case No. 74, 15th ult., and sentenced to 2 months hard labour. PORTRAIT OF A PERSON WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 96 — F Division.— For stealing, 4th inst., a lady's gold dress ring, set 2 large diamonds, emerald in centre ; 1 do., set larqe diamond, claw setting; 1 do., half hoop, set 5 diamonds ( paste diamond at end); a legion of honour, " F. J." in gold letters on blue enamel one side, " 1849 " in gold figures on other — ARTHUR LAWTON, alias FREDERICK ELTON and MATTHEWS, age 33, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion fresh, nose has been broken, hair ( thick) dark brown, eyes blue, Maltese cross, C. and 2 dots left forearm' 1 dot right forearm, scar right side of mouth and right shin ; speaks French and German fluently ; dress, long black overcoat, tweed trousers, brown soft felt hat. A music hall artist. He takes apartments at high class boarding houses, stating that he is a diamond merchant, and that he has just arrived from America to witness the Corot ation, stays to lunch, subsequently speaks of precious gems and induces the visitors to shew him their jewellery. He then awaits an oppor- tunity to steal the same from their room and decamp. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. LANCASHIRE. 97.— Liverpool { City).— For failing to re- port— Licence- holder CHRISTOPHER SMITH, Office No. 3363- 01, age 25, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair red, eyes blue, scar centre of forehead, right eyebrow, 2 left thumb, IN MEMORY, C. K., heart and flowers right forearm. A labourer; native of Liverpool. Sentenced at Liverpool Assizes 2nd May, 1898, to 3 years penal servitude for receiving stolen property. Licence revoked ; liberated on 2nd licence 13th December, 1901, which expires 21st January, 1902. Y 164. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 98 — Wakefield ( County).— For failing to report— Licence- holder JOSEPH MORAN, Office No. b36- 00, age 36, height 5 ft. 10| in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue ( blind left), scar left eyebrow, right of head, right cheek, and several on back, brown birthmark right forearm. A collier ; native of Wigan. Sentenced at Liver- pool Assizes ?. 0th March, 1892, to 10 years penal servitude for rape. Licence revoked; liberated on 2nd licence 27th March, 1900, which expires 18th December, 1903. S 150. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Crow, Wakefield. PROPERTY STOLEN. HAMPSHIRE. 99.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— 16th inst., a lady's 18 ct. gold dress ring, set 2 rubies, brilliant in centre; 2 silver bracelets, wide ( 1 floral design, 1 three birds with gold lines between ; 3 small silver bangles, silver coins attached ; 1 do. brooch, ball pattern, set brilliant; 1 lady's rather large old- fashioned open face keyless watch, white dial, black hands and figures, plain cases ; 1 silver graduated curb pattern Albert, hall marked. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. ANIMALS, & c., RECOVERED. HEREFORDSHIRE. 100.— Ross ( County).— Horses. Case No. i68, 13th ult. APPREHENSION. 101 — Hampshire, Winchester ( City). — WILLIAM GUNDRY, Case No. 17, and property recovered. 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 anj person giving such information as will lead to the whereabouts of the above. r,. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Leicester. LONDON.— PRINTED FOR UlS MAJESTY'S STATIOSEBY OFFICE BY J. J. KELIHEB & CO. LTD., » » , VICTORIA STREET, S. W. ; 33, KlUO WILLIAM STREET, B. C. ; AMD SLABSHALSEA WORKS S E 61520