POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 1902. VOL. XIX., No. " 1886. ECrXJX. 1. All announcements 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 cojwerniny persons whose apprehension is sought U'ill be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them bi/ 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 eases 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 15*. per portrait, and of 7s. 6d. per pfwto- ( j raph or sketch of a stolen article. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must l> e 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 iw 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 leu remit thun 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 UAZKTTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the I 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 anmuncrmcnt will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Anno" nceinents 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. Thug m ust he clearly written on one side of the paper only; they must be in the usual form, a nd 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 tame will be given on application. E. R. HENRY, Editor. INDEX TO SPECIAL NOTICES AND CAUTIONS Which have appeared in the POLICE GAZETTE during the past twelve months. ASTORIA, or L. CLEMENT, Dog Dealer, 52 Maida Vale, N. W. ( P. G., No. 1748, September 28th, 1900, and 1862, November 1st, 1901.) BENNETT BROS., late MAY, GARLAND & CO. ( P. G., No. 1756, October 26th, 1900.) DAY, ERNEST, 439 Old Kent Road, S. E. ( P. G., No. 1868, November 22nd, 1901.) EDWARDS, GEORGE, alias AMERICAN FRANK. ( P. G., No. 1676, January 19tli, 1900, and 1876, December 20th, 1901.) HALL, WILLIAM FLETCHER, diagnostician and public lecturer. ( P. G., No. 1828, July 5th, 1901.) HEN RIKSON, HENRI, alias HENDERSON. ( P. G„ No. 1860, October 25th, 1901.) HOFRICHTER, OTTO. ( P. G., No. 1882, January 10th, 1902.) HYPOLITE CO. ( P. G., No. 1746, September 21st, 1900, and 1876, December 20th, 1901.) NICHOLSON INSTITUTE, Gunnersbury. ( P. G., No. 1686, February 23rd, 1900, and 1864, November 8th, 1901.) SEYMOUR, DR. HAMILTON. ( P. G., No. 1774, December 28th, 1900.) SNELL, ROBERTS, DUNLOP, BUTT, & c., " marking ink fraud." ( P. G., No. 1782, January 25th, 1901.) SYMONDS' TEA COMPANY AND LONDON STORES, Savoy House, Strand, and New North Street, London, W. C. ( P. G., No. 1720, June 22nd, 1900.) TANQUEREY'S FREE PORTRAIT FRAUD. ( P. G., No. 1746, September 21st, 1900.) SPECIAL NOTICE. SPECIAL NOTICE. IDENTIFICATION OF PRISONERS. THE EDITOR requests that Chief Officers of Police, when forwarding for identification by the Metropolitan Police the Photographs and descrip- tive forms of Persons in custody, will please see that the specific offence is stated, e. g. :— Stealing £ 1,000 from bank ; stealing pair of boots from shop door ; stealing bale of silk, van unattended, & c., & c. This may often prove a ready means of recognition, and Judges have recently complained of the absence of such particulars in dealing with previous convictions. LICENCE HOLDERS AND SUPERVISEES. In most cases in which Licence- holders and Supervisees residing in the Provinces fail to report themselves and whose arrest is con- sequently desired, the Editor is requested to insert the particulars in the GAZETTE. Arrests on such informations are made subsequently, but the particulars are not always forwarded for the purpose of the original information being can- celled as required by Rule 9 of the Regulations ; the Editor therefore desires to call special atten- tion to this matter with a view to the Rule mentioned being invariably acted upon. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1- — Criminal Investigation De- partmentm— For forging'and uttering cheques on the London & Countv Bank, Putney and Aldersgate Branch— JASON HODGSON, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, hair ( wavy) black, eyes ( small) dark brown, square forehead, chin and shoulders, knock- kneed; usually wears dark clothes. A native of Grimsby. 2.— J Division•— For larceny ( servant)— WILLIAM TURNER, age 45, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair and long mous- tache turning grey ; dress, grey mixture jacket and vest, grey trousers, brown overcoat with velvet collar, black hard felt hat. A boot clicker; native of Norwich. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 3.— For obtaining 2 bankers' cheques ( 1 for £ 100, 1 for £ 80), by false pretences — SAM KENNEDY, age about 40, slight build, inclined to stoop, complexion sallow, hair ( thin on top) and short moustache light, wears glasses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. ANGLESEY. ±.— Menai Bridge [ County).— For steal- ing £ 61 10s., at Llanfair— ELLEN PARRY, age 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey. A native of Llanfair. She left Bangor for Chester on 11th inst., accom- panied by a man, age 20 or 21, height about 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes grey. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Jones, Menai Bridge. BEDFORDSHIRE. 5.— Bedford ( Borough).— On. commitment warrant for non- payment of £ 2 Is. 4d. fine and costs imposed by magistrate— WILLIAM LAMB, age about 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, complexion fair, moustache light, large scar on one cheek. He travels the country with two four- wheel vans ( 1 with " William Gaskin, Ipswich" and other with " William Gaskin, Colchester " badly painted in white, thereon, f ' ith have tilts covered with tarpaulins, in bad condition). Hawks wicker chairs, flower stands, & c. Is accompanied by his parents, and a woman age about 24. Information to Chief Constable Thody, Bedford. CARDIGANSHIRE. 6.— Aberystwyth ( County).— For failing to report— Supervisee CHARLES WRIGHT, Office No. 3266- 01, age 27, height 5 ft. 3 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes light bine, scar between eyes, 2 dots left wrist, left foot deformed. Sentenced at Plymouth Quarter Sessions, 12th April, 1901, to 8 months hard labour and 1 year supervision for counting- housebreaking. Liber- ated 27th November, 1901. 460. Information to Supt. Phillips, Aberystwyth. CHESHIRE. 7— Liscard ( County). — For stealing £ 24 8s. 4d.— PETER HARDIE, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair ( turning grey) sandy, eyes weak, red nose, speaks with Scotch accent; wearing grey jacket, cord vest with spots, light tweed overcoat, black hard felt hat, lace boots, carried a black stick, silver mounted. Sup- posed a native of Linlithgow. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Liscard. ti.— Oakmere ( County).— For larceny and receiving, between 27th and 28th ult., at Frodsham — WILLIAM BOOTH, age 25, height 6 ft. 1 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, dot tattooed between both thumbs and forefingers, Y left forearm; dress, old dark jacket and vest, cord trousers, cap, clogs. A labourer; native of Helsby, Cheshire. Stays at common lodging houses. May seek employment at chemical works. Absconded 28th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Nield, Oakmere, near Northwich. DERBYSHIRE. $— Langley Mill ( County)— For steal- ing, 14th inst., at Smalley, a dark brown double- breasted overcoat; 1 old dark brown square cut jacket suit; 1 blue and red silk neckerchief; 1 blue check cotton shirt; 1 pair of grey woollen socks; 1 pair lace boots, size 8, nearly new; 1 silver lever watch ; 1 silver chain ( recovered); 1 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1902. nickel plated watch, white dial, black figures, brasB hands- JOSEPH PRATT, alias MORTON7, age 18, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, anchor left forearm ; wearing the stolen overcoat and suit. A native of Spondon. Is a naval deserter. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Daybell, Langley Mill, near Nottingham. DURHAM. 1().- Durham ( City).— For stealing, 4th ult., asilverGenevawatch, broken, no pointers; 1 white metal watch; 1 gold wedding ring— THOMAS GILBERT or SCOTT, age about 25, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hiir dark brown, man and woman's head tattooed on one arm, woman on other; dress, black morning coat, blue trousers and vest, black cap. Had in his posses- sion a pair of brown cord breeches. A native of Arbroath. Has been employed with roundabouts, shows, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Smith, Clay- path, Durham. 11 - South Shields { Borough). — For embezzling £ 7 12s. lid., between 10th ult. and 5th inst.— ALFRED THOMPSON, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion ruddy, hair brown, beard and moustache ginger, rather weak eyes, addicted to drink, speaks quietly, well educated. A native of Goole. Has been employed as a bailiff. Warrant issued. 12 - South Shields { Borough). - For obtaining a number of geese and turkeys by false pretences— CHARLES NIXON, age 30, height 5 ft. 2 in., slight build, complexion swarthy, hair and moustache dark ; wearing light clothes. He frequents race courses and billiard saloons, and may be found in company of betting men. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, South Shields. 13.— Sunderland { Borough).— For failing to report- Supervisee ROBERT HILTON, alius ROBERT AMBLER, ROBERT AMBLER HUNTER, and WILLIAM HENRY BROWN, Office No. 527- 00, age 46. height 5 ft. in., com- plexion fresh, hair and eyes grey, scar under chin and 3 left of neck from abscess. A traveller ; native of Birkenhead. Supposed to have resided after leaving Sunderland, at 32, Park Street, Middlesboro', also 2, Cobden Place, Leeds. Sen- tenced at Stafford Sessions, 4th April, 1899, to 12 months hard labour and 5 years supervision for fraud. Liberated 19th February, 1900. 959. Information to Chier Constable Carter, Sunder- land. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 14— Cardiff ( Borough). — Licence- holder ALEXANDER KIRK, alias WILLIAM THOMAS, Office No. 1550- 01, Case No. 16, 27th ult., not now wanted. lb- Cardiff { Borough).— For stealing £ 3— EVAN TATE THOMAS, alias TITCH, age 28, height 5 ft., slight build, complexion sallow, hair light brown, moustache dark, high forehead. A porter. May endeavour to go to sea as a steward. Warrant issued. 16 — Cardiff { Borough). — For stealing a portmanteau ( recovered); 1 overcoat; 3 suits; and 2caps— JOHN JOHNSTON, alias SPENCER, age 26, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes ( large) blue, square chin, scar, heart and dagger back of right hand, mole on left side of right shoulder; supposed wearing part of the stolen clothing, viz., black jacket, black morning coat and vest, dark brown trousers; light Raglan overcoat, grey tweed trousers and vest. A private of the Welsh Regiment. Has served in the Royal Marines, from which he was discharged on 21st September, 1901. May en- deavour to join the Yeomanry. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Car- diff. £ 1 REWARD. 17— Neath { Borough)— For deserting his wife and family- WILLIAM PROBERT, age 27, height 5 ft. 9$ in., slight build, complexion fresh, long face, hair and moustache light, eyes blue, dent centre of forehead, cut scar right forearm, burn scar left side of body, deep voice. A doubler in tin works; native of Pontypool, Mon. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Board of Guardians, Neath, to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of Probert. Information to Chief Constable Lewis, Neath. HAMPSHIRE. 18 — Gosport [ County).— For embezzlement - JOSHUA L. DURBIN, age about 43, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion ruddy, hair ( turning grey) black, moustache dark, prominent teeth, slouch- ing gait, limps, turns his toes outwards; dress, long dark grey frieze overcoat ( sac back), black velvet collar, grey check suit, blue tie with white spots, brown kid gloves, black soft felt hat. A dispenser of medicine. Stated he had been to South Africa. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Silver, Gosport. 19.— Portsmouth { Bormigh).— For steal- ing, 21st ult., a " Coventry Hurnber" bicycle, black enamelled, usual parts plated, flat handle bars, cork grips, Dunlop tyres. Smith's band to back tyre, " Coventry Humber" on head and guards— HARRY GRAHAM, age about 25, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair dark, slight moustache light; dress, dark blue reefer coat suit, fancy tie, black cap. Has been employed as a waiter. May seek employ- ment at hotels. 20.— Portsmouth { Borough).— For stealing £ 137, 11th ult.— ARTHUR JAMES ALEX- ANDER, age 42, height about 6 ft., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, and moustache ( cropped short) dark brown, eyes ( small) blue, rather deaf, scar base of left thumb, thick short hands, one little finger disabled ; dress, dark frock coat suit, silk facings, dark overcoat with silk facings, silk hat, lace boots, wearing 2 gold rings ( 1 masonic, I set green stone with diamond each side), carried an umbrella with crook handle, gold mounted. An engineer. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 21.— Southampton { Borough).— Licence- holder HENRY KEITH, Office No. 1626- 01, Case No. 106, 17th inst., not now wanted. 22.— Southampton { Borough).— For em- bezzlement— PERCY KING, age ,33, height 5 ft. II in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark brown, bushy eyebrows, straight nose, square jaw, large teeth ; dress, black Chesterfield overcoat, light tweed trousers, black cap. A canvasser ; native of Portsmouth. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. KENT. 23.— Chatham { County). — For deserting his wife and 4 children, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Medway Union, 10th ult.— HENRY GEORGE BALCOMBE, age 46, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair dark brown, eyes brown, cross and thistle tattooed left forearm, woman and scarf on breast, several dots back of left hand. A labourer ; may be found on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sargent, Chatham. LANCASHIRE. 24.— Chorley { County).— For embezzlement — JOSEPH MORRIS or MAURICE, alias MAURICE RUSSELL, age about 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, full round face, hair dark brown, heavy moustache brown, eyes grey, is addicted to drink ; dress, brown mixture tweed coat, black plush vest, dark tweed trousers, lace boots, greenish plaid cap or black hard felt hat. Has been employed as a photographer's canvasser. Previously convicted at Blackburn. Warrant issued. 25.— Chorley { County).— For shopbreaking and failing to report— Licence- holder JAMES RIGBY, alias THOMAS WILLIAMS, Office No. 2855- 01, age 36, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar right cheek and front of throat, birthmark left ribs, JANE back and I. L. J. C. front left forearm. Sentenced at Preston Quarter Sessions 4th January, 1899, to 3 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for horsestealing. Ten previous con victions. Liberated on licence 18th October, 1901, which expires 15th September, 1902. WZ 239. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 26.— Liverpool { City).— For failing to re- port— Licence- holder EDWARD HUTCHINGS, Office No. 3065- 01, age 64, height 5ft. 4£ in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( thin) and eyes grey, scar left eyebrow, left forearm and palm right hand. A shoe rivetter. Sentenced at Northampton Quarter Sessions 16th October, 1895, to 4 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for larceny. Liberated on 2nd licence l. lth November last, which expires 9th March, 1902. R V 266. Licence- holder CHRISTOPHER SMITH, Office No. 3363- 01, age 27, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar centre of forehead, right eyebrow and 2 on left thumb, IN MEMORY, C. K., heart and flowers right fore- arm. Sentenced at Liverpool Assizes 2nd May, 1898, to 3 years penal servitude for receiving. Liberated on 2nd licence 19th ult., which expires 21st inst. Y 164. 27.— Liverpool ( City).— For housebreaking and stealing jewellery — WILLIAM SAVILLE, alias ALBERT WILKINSON, age 23, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, blue dot outside left forearm. — ALFRED HOLLYWOOD, alias WILKINSON, age 20, height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, small blue scar left side of fore- head, blue dot base of left thumb and 2 do. inside left forearm. Natives of Leeds. 28.— Liverpool { City).— For failing to report - Licence- holder ROBERT EDWD. REEVES, alias TAPNER, TABBENOR, & c., Office No. 2606- 01, age 35, height 5 ft. 8^- in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, 2 scars on bridge of nose, 1st right and 2nd left finger stiff, 2 round scars left shoulder blade. Sentenced at Exeter Assizes 12th November, 1897, to 4 years penal servitude for housebreaking ; licenced 23rd September last. TX 289. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. LEICES TERSHIRE. 29.— Leicester { Borough).— For embezzling £ 10 6s. lOd., 13th inst.— PERCY" GREY SAL- MON, age 33, height 5 ft. 7J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache dark, eyes blue, is addicted to drink ; dress, dark suit. A clerk. May be found in company of racing men. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE- 30. — Grimsby { County). — For larceny ( bailee) — JOSEPH PICKFORD, age about 26, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion and hair dark, clean shaved, of smart appearance. A comedian. Has been an agent for a firm of piano manu- facturers at Manchester. He takes engagements at concerts, & c., and styles himself as " The Lancashire Humorist." PICKFORD, wife of the above, age about 25, complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes sunken ; may be wearing- a three- quarter fawn colour jacket, and new box calf boots. Had with them a girl, age about 15 months. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Stennett, Grimsby. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 31.— Pontypool { County).— For stealing a silver Waltham lever watch and a silver double Albert chain— WILLIAM MONTGOMERY, age 29, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, cut scar under right eye, scar right elbow, 3 upper front teeth missing, right hip deformed ; dress, brown jacket and vest, grey trousers, plaid cap, brown boots. A clerk ; native of Cardiff. May be found singing at public houses. Previously convicted of larceny and fraud. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. James, Pontypool. MONTCOMER YS HIRE. 32.— Welshpool { County).— For embezzle- ment— ALFRED PARRY, age 29, height about 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fair, full face, eyes grey ; dress, dark navy blue suit, dark overcoat. A native of Welshpool. Has been employed as a clerk and barman at wine vaults. Warrant issued. 33.— Machynlleth { County).— For an in- decent assault on a girl, age S— JOHN PARRY, age about 21, height about 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair ( long and bushy) black, clean shaved ; dress, black suit, clerical hat. A Wesleyan lay reader, native of Penmaenmawr, Carnarvon. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Williams, Welshpool. NORFOLK. 34.— East Harling { County).— For obtain- ing a cheque by false pretences— ASHTON E. GRIFFITHES, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., rather stout build, complexion pale, hair and large moustache dark, eyes brown, small tumour right side of face ; dress, light suit, fawn colour overcoat, light soft felt hat. Supposed a native of Lowestoft. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wright, East Harling. TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1902. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 35.— Criminal Investigation De- partment*— For fraudulent bankruptcy in Germany— ADOLF SCHMIDT, age 42, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, , hair brown; well dressed. A native of Cassel, Germany. Extradition warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, Now Scotland Yard, S. W. LINCOLNSHIRE- 36.— S lea ford ( County). — For embezzle- ment— WILLIAM FREDERICK MILLS, age about 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light, stooping gait, trephined on left side of head in consequence of which his right hand is occasionally paralized. A brewer's clerk ; supposed known at Norwich, Yarmouth, and in the Eastern Counties. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Taylor, Sleaford. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 37.— p Divisionm — Convicted at South London Sessions, 9th inst., of housebreaking, and sentence postponed till next Sessions, 12th prox. — CHARLES COURTNEY ( supposed false), age 20, height 5 ft. 6i in., complexion dark, hair brown, eyes blue, sword piercing heart in red and blue right, T left forearm ; dress, black overcoat ( silk facings), brown jacket suit, black hard felt hat, white shirt (" C. Trott" on collar), red and black tie, lace boots, has the appearance of a bar- Is an expert evening housebreaker and man. supposed to have been previously convicted in the provinces. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. S TA FF ORDSHIRE. 38. — Stafford { County). — Remanded to Stafford adjourned Quarter Sessions, 28th prox., charged with burglary, 8th July last- THOMAS JACKSON, age 37, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, turning grey, eyes blue, nose inclines to right, cross and heart front of left, cross flags front of right forearm; dress, reddish brown coat, black vest and trousers, blue necker- chief, brown cap, old lace boots. A tramping labourer; states he is a native of Whitchurch, Salop. Was sentenced at Northampton Quarter Sessions, 7th April, 1898, to 1 month imprison- ment for larceny. Information to the Chief Constable, Stafford. NOR THA MPTONSHIRE. 39.— Towcester { County).— For deserting his wife and family— JOHN G00DE, age 27, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair dark brown, slight moustache, eyes grey ; dress, dark short jacket, cord trousers, dark cap, heavy nailed boots. A native of Shutlanger. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Nor- man, Towcester. NO TTINGHA MS HI RE. 40.— Nottingham { County).— For stealing, 8th inst., at Hucknall Torkard, a silver lever watch ( recovered) — JOHN MYERS, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., rather stout build, com- plexion dark, full face, hair dark brown, J. M. tattooed on one arm ; dress, dark blue jacket with velvet collar, light trousers, muffler, light check cap. A native of Denaby Main. Is a deserter from the Scottish Rilles. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Harrop, County Police Office, Nottingham. OXFORDSHIRE. 41.— Oxford { County).— For stealing, 15th inst., 5 Oxford shirts ( 2 recovered)— A MAN, age about 15, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion and hair ( turning grey) dark, slight moustache sandy, bow legged; dress, old grey suit, cloth cap. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Oxford- shire, Oxford. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1902. SHROPSHIRE. ± 2.— Pontesbury { County).— For unlaw- ful wounding, 14th ult., at Onslow— RICHARD DAVIES, alias DUTTON and CALCOTT DICK, age 28, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown ; may be wearing a small light brown moustache, eyes blue; dress, dark suit and cap, light muffler, light lace boots. A well known poacher. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Elcock, PontesbHry. 43 — Shrewsbury { County).— For larceny - THOMAS DAVIES, age about 26, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, rather heavy moustache sandy, no front teeth in upper jaw ; dress, dark pilot jacket, blue slop ( jacket), brown cord trousers, muffler, hard hat, strong boots. A machineman ; native of Somer Wood. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Griffiths, Mount Pleasant, Shrewsbury. STAFFORDSHIRE. ll.- Burslem { County).— For obtaining 3s. by fraud- PERCY J. HURCUM, age about 23, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache ( curly) light brown, eyes grey ; dress, black serge suit, dark brown overcoat, dark tie with horseshoe pin, black hard hat, wear- ing plain gold ring on 3rd left finger. An insurance agent; supposed a native of Birming ham. He stated that he was an agent for a Plate Glass Assurance Company. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. in— Burton- on- Trent { County).— For housebreaking and stealing £ 3 — G E 0 R G E FORSY TH, age 21, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, blue dot left forearm, scar inside right knee. Is a private of the East Yorkshire Regiment; wearing khaki uniform. A native of Newington, London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hicklin, Burton- on- Trent. ib.- Longton { County). — For stealing £ 9 its. 6d.— ISRAEL SMITH, age 47, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes grey ; dress, brown speckled tweed jacket and vest, brown cord trousers, brown cap with raised seams, strong lace boots— VIRA HOLLAND, alias SMITH, age 30, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair ( curly in front) black; dress, black rough ulster, black and red large plaid dress, strong lace boots. Gipsies. They travel the country selling clothes pegs, & c., and are accom- panied by 4 boys. Warrant issued. il.— Longton { County).— For failing to ap- pear to a summons, 1st inst., under the Mines Regulation Act— THOMAS JONES, age 56, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, narrow features, hair brown, clean shaved ; dress, short pilot jacket with blue velvet collar, blue vest, dark cord trousers, black and white neckerchief, lace boots. A miner or sinker ; native of Longton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. 48 — Stafford { County).— For stealing, 21st inst., atFenton, a silver Geneva watch, keyless; 1 silver match box, " D. H. D." engraved thereon ; a Norwich spun silk muffler with brown and gold flowers on one side— FRANK HOLT, alias FREDERICK WILLIAMS, JAMES THOMP- SON, and WILLIAM ROBINSON, age about 24, height about 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion and hair dark, eyes brown, thin features, wrinkles on forehead, large mouth, bad teeth, small round mark on right side of head, brown birthmark on left buttock, burn mark on right knee cap ; dress, dark coat, grey trousers, green tie, light cap, button boots. A native of Liverpool. He obtained lodgings, stated he was employed at the Home and Colonial Stores, Hanley, asked to go to his bedroom for the purpose of changing his clothing, committed a larceny and decamped Previously convicted at Liverpool, Birmingham Stafford, Hanley, and Doncaster. ( See Case No 44, 12th June, 1896, No. 51, 19th November 1897, and Xo. 61,14th January, 1898.) Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Stafford. 49.- Stoke- on- Trent { County). — For stealing £ 11 4s. 8d., 26th ult.— REGINALD J LILLEY, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, red blotchy face, hair and slight moustache dark brown, eyes brown ; dress, black double- breasted dress coat, silk facings, grey and black striped trousers and vest, white silk tie, black overcoat, black hat, lace boots. A brewer's clerk; native of Birmingham. He frequently stated his intention of committing suicide. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Gilbride, Stoke- on- Trent. 50.— Wolverhampton { Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences, 9th ult.— CHARLES NEVILLE, age about 45, height ft 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, hair dark, clean shaved, nose has been broken ; wearing old frock coat, black soft felt hat. He calls on small shop- keepers, publicans, & c., represents that he is a photographer's agent, obtains orders and small sums of money, for which he gives a printed receipt form signed " Chas. Neville." Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 51— Wol verb amp ton ( Borough).— For embezzling £ 80— WILLIAM JEFFS, age about 50, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair and moustache light brown, turning grey, walks erect; wearing dark overcoat with velvet collar, black hard hat, lace boots. A carriage maker ; native of Coventry. Absconded 24th ult. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Capt. Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. STIRLINGSHIRE. 52.— Stirling { County). — For assault and stealing, 27th ult , near Denny, a nickel silver Waltham watch, white dial, gold hands, " P. S. Bartlet" engraved on inner case; 1 silver cased keyless watch, white dial, black chapters, gold hands, seconds hand missing, " Elgm" stamped on works ; and £ 81— JAMES JOHN- STONE, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown ; dress, dark brown tweed jacket and vest, cord trousers, dark tweed cap, heavy boots. A bricklayer; supposed a native of Newcastle- on- Tyne. — FRANK CORRIGAN, age about 45, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion florid, hair dark, beard and moustache about 3 weeks' growth ; dress, dark corded jacket and vest, dark trousers, old heavy boots. A navvy or labourer. Is said to be known by the sobriquet of " Yankee." Information to the Chief Constable of Stirling- shire, Stirling. SUSSEX ( East). 53.— Eastbourne { Borough).— For stealing from her lodgings, 11th inst., a new black alpaca skirt, frilled with 3 bands of black satin ; 1 black serge skirt, fastens at side with hooks, 4 bands of silk thereon ; 1 lady's black silk umbrella, straight dark brown stick with about 4 in. of silver at top, chased— ROSE COLLINS, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, hair ( heavy fringe in front) and eyes dark brown, bad teeth, several missing ; dress, black bodice trimmed black jet, blue serge skirt, black fancy cloth cape with deep collar, black fancy straw hat trimmed black silk, black tips and paste buckles, button boots. Stated she was a domestic servant. Warrant issued. 54.— Eastbourne { Borough). — For em- bezzlement— CHARLES H. CHI VERS, age about 2G, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair ( wavy) and slight moustache dark, carries his head slightly forward, addicted to drink. A tailor's assistant; native of Cirencester, Gloster. Absconded 28th October, 1901. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. WA R WICKSHIRE. 55.— Warwick { County).— For embezzle- ment— JOHN TEW BARROWS, age 44, height ' 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, blotchy face, hair and moustache ( turning grey) dark, addicted to drink ; dress, grey mixture suit, morning coat, bow tie, hard hat with flat top. Lately employed as Master of the Warwick Union. A native of Brackley, Northamptonshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ravenhall, County Police Office, Warwick. WILTSHIRE. 56.— Devizes { County).— For larceny, 26th ult.— WILLIAM JAMES BROWN, age 29, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion ruddy, hair and eyes dark brown, rather thick lips ; supposed wearing dark plaid suit, black hard felt hat. A native of Seend. Has been employed on the railway as a packer. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Stephens, Devizes. 57.— Trowbridge { County).— For desert- ing their wives and children, leaving them chargeable to the Trowbridge and Melksham Union since November, 1901, and December, 1900, respectively— FREDERICK WITTS, age about 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion, hair and eyes dark, supposed slight moustache dark, short quick step ; dress, usually plaid suit, peak cap. A native of Trowbridge. Associates with low horse dealers and gipsies. May be travelling twith roundabouts.— JAMPJS ALLEN, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache inclined to sandy, eyes blue ; usually £ wears a peak cap. A plasterer and filer ; native of Trowbridge. May be found at Salvation Army shelters. Warrants issued. A reward of £ 1 will be paid by the Guardians of the Trowbridge and Melksham Union to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension of either of the above. Information to Supt. Tyler, Trowbridge. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 58.— Todmorden { County).— For stealing, 13th ult., a Postal order for £ 1, No. 886530, stamped " Wellington Road, Todmorden, 13th December, 1901," and signed " S. J. Ashworth " — WILLIAM HENRY WOOD, alias GEORGE WILSON, age 34, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, cross right forearm, dot, part of a bird, and anchor left forearm, cross and blue dot back of left hand ; wearing a dark coat and hard felt hat. A native of Halifax or Old- ham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lawson, Todmorden. 59.— Bradford ( City) — For failing to report— Licence- holder AARON MURGATROYD, alias HAYDEN MURGATROYD, Office No. 1623- 01, age 45, height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, scar over each eyebrow, bridge of nose, right wrist ( coal), and right jaw ; a warp dresser. Sentenced at Leeds Assizes, 11th March, 1899, to 3 years penal servitude for warehousebreaking. Licenced 24th June, 1901. L. Z. 62. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bradford. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 60.— p Division. — Remanded till 27th inst., for obtaining farm produce, bricks, timber, & c. by false pretences, from various parts of the country— Licence- holder SAMUEL TAYLOR, alias WILLIAM ROBERTS, Office No. 105- 01, age 65, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) light brown, eyes blue, scar left forearm, 2 on back of neck, ruptured left side ; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, dark tweed trousers, brown overcoat, black hard felt hat, lace boots.— OSCAR TAYLOR, alias EVANS, age 36. height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar left side of head and on left knee ; dress, grey mixture jacket, black vest, trousers and overcoat, brown soft felt hat, lace boots. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CA MB RIDGES HIRE. 61.— Cambridge ( County). — Remanded till 25th inst., for obtaining 2 horses by worthless cheques on the National Provincial Bank, Leicester — JOHN THOMAS JOHNSON, alias JOHN WILSON, age 38, height 5 ft. 7J in., complexion florid, hair light brown, eyes light blue, scars left eyebrow, inside right wrist, left elbow, both ears have been frost bitten, moles under right nipple and centre of back, 1 right toe injured. A native of Giggleswick, Yorkshire. Supposed known at Clitheroe, Kendal, Lincoln, and Leicester. Information to Supt. Webb, County Police Olfice, Cambridge. HAMPSHIRE. 62.— Aldershot ( County).— Committed for trial at Assizes, 11th prox., for burglary and receiving— ARTHUR MARLOW ( supposed false), age 47, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes light brown, scar on right eyebrow and under right ear, brown scars on both shins. States he is a native of Nottingham.— FRANCIS O'CONNOR ( supposed false), age 32, height 5 ft. 4 J in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar under left eye, several small scars left side of head. States he is a native of London. They frequent common lodging houses. Both are well acquainted with prison discipline. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 63. — Southampton ( Borough). — Com- mitted for trial at Hants Assizes for burglary and fowl- stealing— GEORGE BROWN, age 67, height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1902. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 dark, eyes grey, teeth decayed, cut scar on right jaw, varicose veins calf of right leg ; dress, long brown overcoat, black coat and vest, blue trousers, black hard felt hat ( all old). A labourer. sew Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. MONMOUTHSHIRE- 64.— Pontypool ( County}.— Committed for trial at next Assizes, charged with attempting to carnally know a girl under the age of 13— HENRY JAMES BISHOP, alias LOVELOCK, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, thin face, hair dark brown, eyes ( large) grey, 2 moles left cheek, 5 on throat. Has been employed as a tram- car driver at Bristol. Is well acquainted with prison discipline. Information to Supt. James, Pontypool. WILTSHIRE, 65.— 1 rowbrltlge ( County). — Sentenced, 18th inst., to 21 days' imprisonment for larceny ( till) — GEORGE LOVHiDALE ( supposed false), age 64, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, long face, hair ( bald on top) and heavy moustache grey, eyes blue, varicose veins right calf ; dress, old brown jacket, blue slop, brown vest, dark green cord trousers, black twill muffler, brown cap, old lace boots. A tramp ; states he is a native of Liverpool. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Tyler, Trowbridge. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 66.— B Divisionm— 14th inst., a loving cup, " F. C. H." on side ; 2 forks, crest " lion on crown " ; 1 salt cellar, shell shape ; 1 table spoon, crest a " stag " with " W. M. P." underneath ; 1 table and 2 dessert spoons, crest " lion on crown " ; 1 sugar basin, basket shape, " 1755" on side ( all silver). 67.— D Divisionm— 2 bracelets ( 1 narrow gold, 4 large flat pearls and diamond, shape of cross in centre ; 1 French do., 3 bands, ruby, sapphire and pearl in centre, surrounded with diamonds) ; 3 gold brooches ( 1 crescent, set large diamonds, gold bar across, diamond each end ; 1 arrow, set pink, black and white pearls ; 1 bar, 3 diamonds in centre, 2 dark blue masonic enamels at ends) ; 6 gold rings, 4 lady's, 1 set 5 large diamonds, 1 set 5 small do., 1 set 3 large turquoise ( 1 discoloured) and 8 diamond sparks, stones backed with gold, 1 broad, " Astore" thereon, 1 marquise, set diamonds, 1 do., antique, traced steel on green enamelled shell) ; 1 gold thimble, "( Nellie" on band; 1 ladv's gold hunter watch, " B " with " Nellie" across on back, " E. B." on shield thereon, attached to chatelaine. 68.— Y Division >— 21st ult., by house- breaking, 4 gold brooches ( 1 set aqua marine ; 1 do., 2 crystals and 1 topaz ; 1 do., garnets ; 1 do., small stone); 3 silver do. ( 2 filigree, 1 jubilee); 3 pairs gold earrings ( 1 aqua- marine ; 1 pear shape, blue enamelled ; 1 pear drops) ; 2 pairs silver do. ( 1 sixpences, engraved " M. A. F." ; 1 filigree) ; 4 gold pins ( 1 set large black pearl ; 1 do., diamond ; 1 do., pearl ; 1 do., shield and dagger); 1 lady's gold dress ring, set topaz and 2 crystals; 1 do. gold cloak clasp, painted miniature thereon ; 1 gold dress stud ; 2 silver watches ( 1 bicycle, 1 lady's) ; 2 do. chains ( 1 lady's small link; 1 long link, small padlock composed of fourpenny pieces attached) ; 3 necklets ( 1 3 rows of jet ; 1 rosary bead ; 1 silver, Maltese cross attached ; 2 5s. pieces ( 1 Charles II., 1 George III.) ; 1 hair brush, silver back ; 1 tortoiseshell comb, silver edge ; 1 gold brooch, with hair inside ; 1 do. locket, photograph inside ; 4 pairs gold earrings ( 1 amethyst; 1 car- buncle ; 1 gold stone ; 1 plain gold); 2 pairs of black jet do. ; 3 pairs do. bracelets ; 1 pair opera glasses in dark leather case ; 1 pair fish carvers, ivory handles, silver ferrules; 1 pair meat carvers, ivory handles, silver ferrules ; 18 large table knives, ivory handles ; 12 dessert knives, fiddle pattern ; 16 large dinner forks, fiddle pattern ; 12 dessert do. ; 12 do., thread pattern, " T." thereon ; 6 electro plated table spoons, fiddle pattern ; 6 do. tea, King's pattern ; 6 do. afternoon, apostle pattern ; 6 do. egg, fiddle pattern ; 6 do. dessert, King's pattern ; 3 clo., fiddle pattern ; 2 do. jam, beaded pattern ; 2 do. sauce ladles, fiddle pattern; 1 do. butter knife, pearl handle ; 1 do. pickle fork, pearl handle ; 1 do. sugar sifter ; 1 do. tongs ; 1 do. nut crackers ; 2 silver tea- spoons, " J. W." thereon. 69.— Y Divisionm — 13th inst., by house- breaking, 3 gold bracelets ( 1 set 7 or 8 cameos; 1 antique chain, 1- 1 in. wide, chased, " A. E. J." raised thereon) ; 1 lady's silver gilt Geneva watch ; 1 gold curb Albert; 1 lady's thin gold necklet; 2 gold brooches ( 1 large, old fashioned, oval, set carbuncle) ; 1 mosaic, view of St. Peter's Cathedral, Rome, thereon); 2 gold brooches and earrings to match ( 1 set garnets, 1 Malachite); 4 lady's gold rings ( 2 set blue stones ; 1 pink do.; 1 white do.) ; 1 amethyst pendant; 1 silver spoon, " D. M. R." thereon ; 1 child's spoon, knife and fork, mother- o'- pearl handles, plated; 1 plated christening mug ; 1 pair fine gold earrings, set sequins; 1 large silver brooch, set Scotch pebbles. 70.— Y Division.— 6th inst., by house- breaking, 2 gold watches ( 1 hunter, white dial; 1 lady's, old- fashioned, gold face and hands); 3 gold Alberts ( 1 curb, with gold and blue enamelled triangle, " S. of T. Love, Purity, and Fidelity," thereon ; 1 lady's, rope pattern, tassel at end ; 1 ball pattern, consisting of 3 pieces of chain) ; 1 long gold neckchain, small flat link pattern ; 2 gold rings ( 1 single stone diamond ; 1 lady's, set 3 rubies and 2 diamonds); 5 gold bracelets ( 1 curb pattern, small padlock attached ; 3 band, 1 1 in. wide, 1 £ in., set diamond, 1 f in., snakes and leaves entwined on front); 1 bangle ; 5 gold brooches ( 1 bar pattern, set pearl in centre ; 1 long narrow bar, set 2 rubies ; 1 do., heart in centre, set ruby and 2 pearls; 1 set 3 rubies and 4 pearls ; 1 ivy leaf pattern); 3 silver brooches ( 1 star pattern; 1 acorn do.; 1 crescent). Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 71.-— Windsor ( Borough).— Since July last a large gold mounted oval crystal pendant, mono- gram composed of diamonds and rubies in centre. Between 11th and 12th inst., a small violet leather jewel case, about 4 by 2£ in., containing 2 single pearl pins ; 1 pearl stud, small piece of wire round stem ; 1 plain gold oblong stud; 1 miniature mirror in gold frame. Information to Head Constable Nicholls, Windsor. DERBYSHIRE. 72.— Chesterfield ( Borough).— 9th inst., a gold English lever watch, No. 95769, jewelled in 4 holes, full plate, gold dial, seconds hand missing, maker Robinson, Chesterfield. Information to the Chief Constable, Chesterfield. HAMPSHIRE. 73.— Aldershot ( County).— loth inst., an " Alder" safety bicycle, No. 3501, enamelled blacu, green and straw colour lines, 23£ in. frame, free wheel, straight handle bars, cork grips ( 1 containing an outfit, other a celluloid oil can), back pedalling brake, 4£ in. tread rat- trap pedals, Crabbe front rim brake, Clincher A1 tyres, plated Wedgewood rims, Perry chain, large " Alder" saddle, " Alder " transfer on head and back mud- guard, makers Phillips Bros., Aldershot, tool bag, bell and pump attached, B. S. A. fittings throughout. Between 17th and 18th inst., a whole plate camera ( new), stained light colour, width by 6£, 3 double slides ; 1 Ross rapid symbrical lens ; 1 half camera, maker Morley, Upper Street, Islington, 3 slides double; 1 rapid recterinel, 7 by 5, instantaneous shutter, makers Thornton Pickard ; top of tripod stand and focus cloth ( all in a canvas case, with brown strap) ; No. 2 Ross universal lens, with instantaneous shutter behind ; Ross C. D. V. lens No. 17175, card C. D. V., violander lens ; 1 cabinet lens by Cox and Co., Ludgate Hill, London ; 1 cabinet French lens. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 74.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— 9th inst., a " Pearson Special Road Racer" bicycle, 22^ in. frame, 26 in. equal wheels, Palmer tyres, Smith's band to back wheel, green enamelled picked out with gold. Triumph Bowden rim brake, jointless, hollow, plated rims, free wheel, upturned handle bar, Abington's fittings, No. 228, extra tube from head parallel with bottom tube, mudguards. 75. — Portsmouth ( Borough). — Between 1st and 15th inst., a dark leather ring case, lined white velvet, oblong, rounded edges, " John Mallett & Son, Milson Street, Bath," or " Noble & Chivers, Milson Street, Bath," on inside, contain- ing a lady's single stone diamond ring; 1 3- stone do., claw setting, centre stone large ; 1 lady's do., set diamond and narrow bands of smaller diamonds ( 1 missing) ; 1 do., set 4 or 5 diamonds close together ; 1 do., set square ruby and small diamonds ; 1 do., set square emerald and small diamonds ; 1 gold pyramid shape seal, set white cornelian, " a quill pen " and " TRUTH " thereon. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 76.— Southampton ( Borough).— 19th inst., by burglary, 2 silver salt cellars; 1 do. pepper box ; 1 do. mustard pot; 4 do. teaspoons; 3 do. forks; 4 do. dessert spoons ; 3 do. egg cups and spoons; 5 do. teaspoons, marked " B " ; 1 pair sugar tongs; 6 plated forks; 2 spade guineas; 1 half guinea. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. KENT. 17— Gravesend ( Borough).— 16th inst., by housebreaking, a long gold chain, round links; 1 pair diamond earrings; 1 sovereign case ; 1 gold ring, set 9 pearls, " from Alice to Fred " engraved inside; 2 keeper rings ; 1 pair silver earrings; 1 leather purse containing £ 1. Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Gravesend. OXFORDSHIRE. 78.— Banbury ( County). — 19th inst., by burglary at Horely, 4 round pewter dishes, about 2 ft. in diameter; 8 brass candlesticks ( 4 square bottoms, 2 oblong do., 2 round do.); 3 silver dessert spoons; 4 do. tea spoons; 1 do. salt; 1 do. sugar tongs; 1 double barrelled gun, maker Watkins, Banbury ; 12 cartridges, No. 12; 1 metal teapot. Information to Supt. Sutton, Banbury. SURREY. 79. — Farnham ( County).— bth inst., at Frimley, a gold keyless watch, open face, " Frank Murphy" engraved inside, crest, " a lion holding wheatsheaf" engraved outside of back case, " Hopkins & Hopkins, Dublin," on dial; 1 gold chain, round links, gold seal, crest, a lion holding wheatsheaf, attached; 1 dark grey check tweed jacket and vest, polished bone buttons; 1 pair black dress trousers; 1 do. vest, with flowered braid; 1 pair patent leather button boots, size 9. Information to Supt. Simmonde, Farnham. WORCESTERSHIRE. W. — Evesham ( County).- 20th ult., a pneumatic safety roadster bicycle, green enamelled, B. S. A. fittings, 8 in. cranks, Palmer tyres, jointless rims, flat handle bars, Brooks's saddle, transfer " The Brazier " in gold letters on head and down tube, roller chain, f in. pitch. 10th inst., at Chadbury, a double- barrelled breech- loading hammerless gun, fitted with Greener's trestle wedge fast bolt, finest English Damascus barrels, left choke, Westley fore- end fastener, nearly new, " Osborne, Evesham" on barrel. Information to Supt. Cope, Evesham, PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF A PRISONER. ESSEX. 81.— Harwich ( County). — Found in pos- session of Expiree CHARLES SEAM0RE, alias DAVID WILLIAMS, CHARLES GIBBS, ELLIS, WILLIAM HARKIS and ARMSTRONG, a new dark grey overcoat, single breasted, velvet collar, black bone buttons, usual pockets, plaid lining, sleeves lined black satin; 1 pair new binocular glasses ( without case) fitted with 3 lens, viz., 1 theatre, 1 field and 1 marine. ( Supposed stolen). Information to Inspector Amos, Harwich. PROPERTY RECOVERED. HAMPSHIRE. 82.— Aldershot ( County).— Silver box, & c., Case No. 73,17th inst. 83. — Southampton ( Borough). — Boots, & c., Case No. 78, 17th inst. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 84.- Doncaster ( Borough).— Gold bangle, Case No. 86,17th inst. PROPERTY FOUND. HAMPSHIRE. 85.— Aldershot ( County).— Bicycle, Case No. 97, 15th November last. Information can- celled. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1902. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 86 — J Division.— 18th inst., a black geld- ing, age 10 years, 15 hands, thick set, white star on forehead, short tail, in good condition ; a set of brass mounted harness, " R C & S" thereon, minus collar and hames. 87— J Division.— 11th inst., a brown horse pony, partly blind right eye, white saddle mark, chipped knees, small scar off hind hoof, long mane, short tail; 1 set brass mounted harness, patent saddle, monogram " R. C. M." on bridle ; and a covered van, painted black, picked out straw colour, " Farren, Builder," on side and wheel caps " R. C. Maynard, Mansford Street, Hackney Road," on off side, white tarpaulin cover, " R. C. May- nard, Artistic and General Moulding Maker, Fret Cutting, Planing, and Band Sawing, Phoenix Saw Mills, Mansford Street, Hackney Road," thereon, containing: 2 sacks of walnut, oak, anil mahog- any mouldings. 88— K Division.— 13th inst., a bright bay mare, aged, 15£ hands, thick set, black points, white star on forehead, faint brand mark on near fore hoof, hair slightly roughed below knees, short mane and tail, in good condition. 89— X Division.— 15th inst., a dapple grey horse, 8 years, 16 hancs, slight scar on breast, mane on near side, tail has been docked. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard. S. W. STAFFORDSHIRE. %.— Burslem { County).— 9th inst., a grey cart horse, aged, 16 hands, rough coat, in fair condition. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. MISCELLANEOUS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 91- Criminal Investigation De- partment* — Cablegrams to the following effect have been received from Messrs. Pinkerton, New York, representing the American Bankers' Association, viz.:— Obtained 7th inst., at Boston, U. S. A., by a forged cheque, 10 $ 1,000 United States 4 per cent. Coupon Bonds, due 1925, Nos. 72186 and 7,72674- 5- 6- 7 and 8, and 31414- 15 ancl 16 ; 5 $ 1,000 Baltimore and Ohio Railway South Western Division 3^ per cent. Coupon Bonds, due July 1st, 1925, Nos. 24315- 16- 17- 18 and 19. It is requested that Bankers, Money Changers, Dealers, & c., may be notified, and any information obtained to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 92- Durham, Consett ( County).— THOMAS WHITWORTH, Case No. 40, 31st May, 1901. W.- Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Borough).- GEORGE STEWART, Case No. 25, 17th inst., and property recovered. , 91- Leicestershire, Leicester ( Borough). — WILLI AM B. STANTON, Case No. 33,17th inst. 95- Suffolk ( East), Lowestoft ( Counfy).- PETER WALKER, Case No. 44,14th July, 1899. 96. - Yorkshire ( North Riding), Richmond ( County). - W. C. FARROW, alias GEORGE WILCOX and F. CLIFFORD, Case No. 60, - 30th August, 1901, and sentenced to 3 months imprisonment. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. HAMPSHIRE. 97. — Portsmouth ( Borouqh). — Licence- holder FREDERICK SYLVESTER, alias JAMES KELLOWAY, Office No. 2857- 01, Case No. 22, 29th November, 1901, not to be arrest- ecl. Warrant cancelled. KENT. 98.— Chatham ( County).— For stealing a silver teapot; 6 plated dessert forks ; 6 do. tea- spoons ; 6 dinner forks ; 6 dessert spoons ; 4 table do.; 1 Chinese table cloth; 1 antimacassar to match, 2 square centres, 2 round do. ; 1 red tapestry table cloth, large yellow flowers and fringe ; 4 unbleached table cloths ; 3 white table cloths with pink borders ; 12 tea cloths, blue and pink check; and a quantity of under linen— MADGE USHWORTH, alias O'CONNOR and GREGORY, age 35, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, wears fringe, eyes grey, wears glasses, bridge of nose thin, prominent cheek bones, bad teeth ; wearing black jacket, open front, black toque trimmed with black tulle and red autumn foliage. She hired a furnished room, committed a larceny, and decamped. Is believed identical with Madge O'Sullivan, Case No. 15, 27th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sargent, Chatham. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 99.— Leeds ( City).— For failing to report, Licence- holder JOHN SHAW, alias JAMES MURPHY, Office No. 3362- 01, age 35, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion swarthy, hair brown, eyes blue, scar centre of forehead, both eyebrows and on bridge of nose, third right finger nail slightly deformed. A mill hand. Sentenced at Leeds Assizes, 11th March, 1898, to five years penal servitude for arson and an indecent assault. Licenced 11th December, 1901. U. Y. 277. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leeds. 100 — York ( City).— For stealing from his lodgings, 20th inst., a 22- carat gold wedding ring ; 1 pair silver earrings, bucket and wheel pattern, 1 silver brooch and earrings to match, acorn and leaf pattern ; 1 pair gold earrings, pear shaped ; 1 pair do. with heart in centre ; 1 lady's small gold Albert, twisted pattern, with tassel appendage ; and £ 3 2s.— A MAN, age 20 to 22, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, walks quickly, speaks with north country accent; dress, black morning coat, fancy ribbed vest, green colour tweed trousers, slate colour overcoat, black velvet collar, blue and white tie, black felt hat. Stated he was a clerk. He takes lodgings, asks to go upstairs to wash, commits a larceny, and decamps. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Burrow, York. PROPERTY STOLEN. HEREFORDSHIRE. 101.— Leominster ( County).— Between 5th and 6th inst., at Aymestrey, a lady's small gold chain necklace. Information to Supt. Price, Leominster. APPREHENSIONS. 104. — Yorkshire ( West Riding) f York ( City).— JOHN HALE, Case No. 43, 3rd May, 1901. MISSING. £ 50 REWARD. 105.— Since 18th December last, from Hastings, ARTHU R PATMAN, age 42, height 5 ft. 8 in.,[ com- plexion sallow, hair ( thin on forehead) and slight moustache dark, eyes brown, d suit, dark grey Raglan overcoa ess dark jacket cap to match, 102.— Essex, Romford ( Comity).— WIL- LIAM THOMPSON and WILLIAM BOYCE, alias HERBERT, Case No. 39, 12th July, 1901. 103.— Hampshire, Gosport ( County).— Gfc- ORGE FERRE, Case No. 20, 27th ult., and JOSHUA L. DURBIN, Case No. 18. clothing marked " A" or " Arthur Patman." A native of London. Had in his possession an oxidized gun metal watch and gold chain. Is suffering from mental weakness. The above reward will be paid by Messrs. Braikenridge and Edwards, Solicitors, 16 Bart- lett's Buildings, London, E. C., for such information as will lead to the whereabouts of above or proof of his death. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. 106.— 11th inst., from Hendon, Middlesex— CONSTANCE ETHEL JACKSON, age 23, height 5 ft., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes brown dress, black serge dress, short dark jacket, black straw sailor hat. Carried a small brown paper parcel. She left Hendon on 11th inst., stating she was going to visit her parents at Leighton Buzzard. Information to Supt. Anniwell, Leighton Buzzard. LONDON, - PRINTED FOR HIS MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE BY J. J. KELIHER & Co, LTD., 99, VIOTOKIA'STRKET, S. W.; 33, KING WILLIAM STREET, E. C. ; AM> MARSHALSKA WORKS S. E. 51819