GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1002. VOL. XIX., No. 1902. BGTTIi 1. All announcement* for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD. LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning 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 sonic person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be elearli/ stated. à. 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 photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. á. 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 iwme of such person is required, to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must he signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. ATIONS. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rant than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and,, as fur as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged hy counties. 9. The force which ca uses 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 iwtice 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. Annovncements 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. HENBY, Editor. NOTICE. I.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette " will he found arranged for easy reference as fol- lows s— ( a) Regulations at top of first page. ( hj Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged, as far as practicable, in alphabetical order. ( c) Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. Letters relating to criminal business addressed by other Police Forces to Scotland Yard, are very frequently delayed, owing to the envelopes con- taining them being directed incorrectly or inade- quately. In such cases prompt attention cannot be assured unless the letters are addressed " The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W." APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CITY OF LONDON. 1.— For forgery and fraud— JOFIN HERVEY REDGRAVE, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., weight 16 or 17 stones, complexion fair, heavy fleshy jaws, narrow forehead, hair dark, slight moustache brown, good teeth, wears pince- nez, well kept hands, of good address. He escaped from custody, 18th ult., and is supposed to have in his possession 10 £ 100 Bank of England notes, Nos. 20922, 89602, and 88701 to 8. dated 27th February, 1901 ; 2 £ 50 notes, Nos. 02162 and dated 26th February, 1901; 4 £ 5 notes, Nos. 31547 to 31550, dated 21st February, 1901. ( See Case No. 9, 21st ult.) Warrants issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 2.— Reading ( County).— For obtaining £ 14 13s. by false pretences, 20th ult.— HENRY WILLMER, afo'as WILLIAMS, LORD and NASH, age 42, height 5 ft. 5f in., complexion fresh, oval face, hair ( bald on top) and moustache dark brown, eyes brown, scar ba3e of left thumb; dress, dark or black ( morning coat) suit, black tie, soft felt hat. A pianoforte tuner. Is ac- companied by his wife, age about 40. May endeavour to obtain employment by a forged character. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Davis, County Police Office, Reading. 3.— Wokingham ( County).— For stealing £ 3— KARL BERTOLLETTI, an Austrian, age 18, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair light; dress, light suit and overcoat, soft felt hat, had with him a slate colour portmanteau. An indoor servant. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 4.— Wokingham ( County).— For stealing 2 overcoats ; 2 boys' suits; and 2 serge dresses ( workhouse clothing)— MARY BARNES, age 35, height 5 ft., slight build, complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes ( small) grey; dress, dark blue dress, grey and blue plaid shawl, black straw hat trimmed black feathers. A native of East- hampstead. May be found working in fields, or at lodging houses. Is accompanied by 2 boys and a girl, ages 11, 9 and 7 respectively. Warrant issued. 5.— Wokingham ( County).— For leaving his wife and family chargeable to the Wokingham Union — ALBERT BARNES, age 32, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes ( lost sight of right) blue, 1 hand has been injured ; dress, dark pilot coat, cord or fustian trousers, cap. A brickmaker; native of Eaet- hampstead. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Goddard, Wokingham. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 6.— High Wycombe ( Borough). - For stealing. 3rd inst., a silver English lever watch, No. 24805, " Graves Express " on dial, long small link silver neck chain attached; 1 pair new lace boots, size 10, tipped and nailed — YOUNG VOUSLEY, alias NEWMAN, SOLDIER, and LANKEY, age 55, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., com- plexion fresh, hair, heavy moustache, and imperial brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, walks badly, one knee turns inward, of military appearance; dress, dark overcoat, brown or grey tweed trousers, brown cap, heavy boots; carried a bundle wrapped in a blue handkerchief. A labourer. ( See Case No. 26,11th October, 1901). Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Head Constable Sparling, High Wycombe. CA MBRIDGESHIRE. 7.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For obtain- ingfood and lodgings by false pretences, 15th, 16th, and 17th inst.— A MAN, age about 24, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair cut short, clean shaved; dress, black jacket, dark blue fancy vest with spots, dark plaid trousers, brownish mixture overcoat, black tie with blue and white spots, black hard felt hat, lace boots, " Public Benefit Boot Company " on loop. He took lodgings, 15th inst., stating he had just arrived from Belfast, that he was an electrical engineer, and had obtained employment in the town. Absconded 17th inst. Supposed wanted else- where. Warrant issued. 8.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For larceny ( bailee), during November last — WILLIAM HYSLOP, alias WILLIAM CAMERON JOHN- STON, and WILLIAM GEORGE ALEXANDER HYSLOP, a Scotchman, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, long face, hair and moustache dark ; dress, grey suit, black hard felt hat. A credit draper's traveller. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. CHESHIRE. 9. Middlewich ( County).— For stealing, 10th inst., at Cranage, a circular fluted gold brooch, set coloured stones, place in centre for photograph ; 1 white muffler; 1 blue satin tie ; 1 white linen collar and front; and a tea infuser— WILLIAM TURNER, age 38, height 5 ft. 6 in., 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1902. complexion fresh, hair black, moustache dark ; dress, black jacket, dark trousers, light cap. A ship's cook, occasionally employed at hotels and restaurants. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearson, Middlewich. CORNWALL. 10.— Launceston ( County).— For obtaining ladies' wearing apparel by false pretences— A MAN, age 50 to 60, height about 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair grey, supposed slight white whiskers under chin, low voice, pointed chin, stoops slightly, well educated; wearing long dark overcoat, supposed bound with black braid, white neckerchief, black square top hat, boots much worn. He has been answering advertisements inserted in the Lady by writing thus :—" Madam,— My wife, who has sprained her wrist, asks me to write you with reference to your advertisement in the Lady, and if you have not yet disposed of your satin dress, send it on ap- proval, and if suitable 1 would at once forward the amount," & c., and signs himself as " Richard Eustace, retired Fleet Surgeon, R. N.," also " Wm. G. Bird." He asks that the parcels may be sent to small post offices at country places, calls for them the same day, and absconds. Is now believed to be using the names " J. B. C. Warrington, retired Fleet Engineer, R. N.," and " Herbert Renshaw, retired Fleet Surgeon," is no doubt one of a firm of swindlers, and has received parcels from the Metropolis, Midlands, and the North of England. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Nicholls, Launceston. DEVONSHIRE. 11.— Exeter ( County). — For obtaining a soft grey evening cloak, trimmed white fox fur; 1 seal skin jacket and skirt; 1 red costume dress, and other articles by fraud— BERNARD RENSHAW, alias B. E. WARRINGTON, age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 8 to 10 in., thin features, whiskers and moustache grey, chin shaved ; dress, black frock coat, dark trousers and vest, white muffler, brown gloves, hard felt hat with rather flat top. Is identical with man, Case No. 7, 7th inst., and his mode of operating is as described therein. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. 12.— Exeter ( City).— For obtaining money by false pretences— E. T. LUCOCK, age about 45, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., stout build, complexion pale, full face, hair and moustache dark ( turning grey), crescent shape scar between eyes, addicted to drink ; dress, dark navy blue suit, long dark overcoat, black hard felt hat, supposed brown boots. Has been employed as a canvasser for a Safety Ink Bottle Syndicate, Ltd., Birmingham; also distributing bills for animated pictures. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Exeter. DURHAM. 13. — Barnard Castle ( County). — For stealing a silver Geneva watch — RiCHARD WILLIAM FOX, age about 40, height 6 ft. 1 or 2 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and mous- tache brown, walks erect; dress, dark green cloth jacket suit, hard felt hat, lace boots. A plasterer; supposed a native of Shropshire or Staffordshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cameron, Barnard Castle. ESSEX. 14.— Chelmsford ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, 15th inst., a gold medal ( re- covered) GLOVER ( supposed false), age 30 to 40, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion rather dull, hair brown, heavy moustache reddish ; dress, mixture tweed suit, trousers lighter than jacket, dark rain- proof overcoat, cloth cap, lace boots, brown gloves, carried a stick with crown handle. Stated he was an electrical engineer. Supposed identical with Wilfred St. Aubyn, Case No. 24, 14th inst. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somer- set, Chelmsford. 15.— Romford ( County).— For stealing, 26th ult., a lady's " Singer" bicycle, Model de Luxe, No. 141056, 1898, enamelled black, picked out gold, usual parts plated, 23 in. frame, 26 in. wheels, Palmer tyres, some of the paint rubbed off rim of front wheel, small tool bag, lamp, accessories, and cyclometer ( broken) attached— A MAN, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, hair and alight moustache dark ; wearing black jacket and vest, black hard felt hat, lace boots. 16.— Romford ( County). — For larceny— ERNEST WILLIAM LOCKETT, alias JOSEPH and WILLIAM LOCKETT, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair ( inclined to curl) light, slight moustache ginger, small eyes, squints, drags one foot slightly. A plumber and gas fitter. Absconded 15th ult. Was accom- panied by his wife and 2 young children. Warrant issued. 17.— Romford ( County). — For obtaining £ 3 14s. by false pretences— HORACE BANKS, age about 36, height about 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion pale, high forehead, hair light brown, slight moustache fair, eyes ( small and sunken) supposed grey; wearing dark over- coat, black hard felt hat. He took lodgings 5th inst., advertised 7th and 8th inst. a bulldog for sale in the Exchange and Mart and Our Dogs, received a large number of letters and telegrams, and absconded 12tli inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Creasy, Romford. 18 — Saffron Walden ( County). — On commitment warrant for non- payment of £ 1 3s. imposed for wilful damage— EDWARD TAYLOR, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion, hair, and slight moustache dark, eyes dark brown, broad features, slight impediment in speech ; dress, long dark drab jacket, drab vest, cord trousers, old black cap. A hawker, travels with a van painted drab and light green, and attends fairs with a cokernut stand. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Walden. £ 2 REWARD. 19.— Colchester ( Borough).— For deserting his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the Colchester Union— WILLIAM SMITH, age 32, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes blue, 2 moles small of back, burn scar on one knee. A native of Colchester. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Colchester Union, to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of Smith. Information to Chief Constable Coombs, Col- chester. GLA MORGA NSHIRE. £ 2 REWARD. 20.— Bridgend ( County). — For deserting his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Bridgend and Cowbridge Union— JOHN EVANS, age 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion, hair, moustache and eyes dark. A tailor, but was employed until recently by the Singer Sewing Machine Company soliciting orders ; native of Carmarthen. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Bridgend and Cowbridge Union to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of Evans. Information to Supt. Davis, Bridgend. 21 — Cardiff ( Borough). — For failing to report— Licence- holder HENRY ATKINS, alias WALTER THOMAS JONES, and HENRY TAYLOR, Office No. 638- 02, age 40, height 5 ft. 2^ in., complexion sallow, hair black, eyes hazel, scar left eyebrow, bridge of nose, and back right hand, mole left side, old fracture under left knee, bunion each foot. A labourer; native of Torquay. Sentenced at Northampton Sessions, 8th April, 1897, to 5 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision. Liberated on 2nd licence, 7th inst., which expires 4th June, 1902. T X 37. Information to the Head Constable, Borough Police, Cardiff. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 22.— BristolKCity).— For failing to report— Licence- holder WILLIAM HENRY HANNAN, alias THOMAS HARGREAVES, WILLIAM HENRY HANNON, and HAMAN, Office No. 289- 02, age 38, height 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar right of forehead, each eyebrow, WHMHMR, blue line over and under left, American coat- of- arms, wreath under, with YOUNG AMERICA in centre, right fore- arm, anchor between left thumb and finger. Sentenced at Blackburn Quarter Sessions, 20th October, 1899, to 3 years penal servitude for shop- breaking. Licenced 25th January last. R Z 181. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 23.— Aldershot ( County).— For failing to report— Licence- holder WILLIAM JONES, alias FREDERICK ALLEN, Office No. 291- 02, age 49, height 5 ft. 11£- in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes brown, scar left of forehead, flower back left wrist, male and female and 2 animals left, animal and blue dots right thigh ; dress when last seen, long dark overcoat, brown trousers, brown skull cap. Three times convicted of burglary ; a dangerous criminal, and it is strongly suspected that he is now engaged committing similar offences. Sentenced at Hants Assizes, 15th November, 1895, to 7 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for burglary. Liberated on licence 24th January, 1902, which expires 4th January, 1904. R V 289. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 24 . — Bournemouth ( County). — For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the Common Fund of the Christchurch Union— WILLIAM COWARD, age 32, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown ; dress, Norfolk jacket, brown tweed breeches and gaiters, black hard felt hat. A groom. Has served in the Wiltshire Militia. Supposed accompanied by a woman, age 24, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, hair red, eyes blue; dress, black skirt and jacket, black sailor hat, trimmed black band. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. 25.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For stealing a Post Office Savings Bank book, No. 9245, in name of Henry Richard Johnson, showing a deposit of £ 5 15s.— WILLIAM JOHN ALLEN, age 21£, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar on left eyebrow, dot tattooed on left fingers. Is a gunner of the R. Marine Artillery ; when last seen was wearing uniform. He withdrew the above amount by telegram, on 1st inst. 26.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For larceny ( lodgings), 6th inst.— WILFRED ST. AUBYN, age about 36, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, heavy moustache auburn, eyes blue ; dress, grey suit, trousers of lighter material than coat, dark overcoat, black felt hat, brown gloves and boots. Stated he was an engineer at the gas works. 27.— Portsmouth ( Borough). — For em- bezzling 4s., 26th ult.— WILLIAM JAMES LOAN, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 11 in., stout build, com- plexion, hair and moustache dark; dress, dark suit, dark grey overcoat, dark blue and white tie, black bowler hat. A canvasser and salesman. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 28.— s outhampton ( Borough).— For maliciously setting fire to the steam yacht " Ada," in the River Itchen, 25th ult.— WILLIAM GUY, age about 55, height 5 ft. 8 in., hair dark, beard and moustache ginger, turning grey, lost sight of one eye; dressed as a yachtsman. A native of Bristol, was employed as captain of the above yacht, and is well known around the south coast. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. KENT. 29.— Chatham ( County). For deserting his wife and children, and for neglecting his two illegitimate children — TOM DAVIS, age 47, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache ( turning grey) brown, eyes grey, scar on chin; dress, reefer jacket, fustian trousers, neckerchief, skull cap. A labourer, usually employed on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sargent, Chatham. 30.— West Mailing ( County). — For larceny— ALBERT SHORTER, age 21, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown, slight moustache light, eyes grey, stoops when walking ; dress, grey dust coat, light tweed suit, hard felt hat. A labourer ; native of Yalding. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hoare, WeM; Mailing. LANCASHIRE. 31.— Rochdale ( Borough). — For stealing, 14th inst., a lady's gold Geneva watch, No. 34893, open face, white dial, chased back, in dark red leather case, " Butterworth, Jeweller, Shipley," in gilt letters inside ; 1 gold crescent brooch, set brilliants, large in centre graduated to extreme points; 1 lady's gold ring, set diamond; 1 do., set 2 garnets and 3 pearls; 1 do. 18 ct. ring, empty setting for stone; 1 long dark brown bear- skin boa ; 1 light grey fur necklet; 1 helio- trope and white striped silk blouse; 1 fawn colour cape ; 1 green mackintosh cape; 1 dark velvet belt, large gilt oblong buckle at back; 1 pair button boots, size 4— ANNIE ELIZABETH DOYLE, age 21, height 5 ft. 1 in., hair ( with heavy fringe) and eyes dark, 2 boils on face; dress, black skirt, fawn colour cape, large hat trimmed black quill and red flowers, and the stolen blouse and boots. A domestic servant; native of Manchester. She obtains situations through registry offices. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Barry, Roch- dale. TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 1902. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAIT OF A PERSON IN CUSTODY. DEVONSHIRE- — Exeter ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 8th prox., for larceny ( person), viz., stealing diamond rings from ties, on 6th inst — JOHN CLARK ( supposed fake), age 40, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes hazel, scar under lip right side and back of right hand, blue dot and large brown mole back of right forearm, injury to 3rd joint of right fore linger ; well dressed. States he is a native of Leicester. Supposed previously convicted. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED SURREY. 33.— Reigate ( Borough).— For absconding from Redhill Reformatory School, 14th ult.— A LBERTNICHOLLS, agel8, height about 4 ft. 9 in., high clieek bones, hair dark brown, eyes brown, short nose, right shoulder drops slightly, asthma- tical; both wearing drab colour cord suits, 41 Farm School" in ink under knees, arms and on waistband, shoes with rubber soles. Information to the Head Constable, Reigate. LEICES TE R SHIRE. 34.— Leicester ( Borough).— For stealing, 5th inst., a bicycle ( recovered)— HERBERT GILL, age 26 to 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair light sandy, turning grey, moustache light; dress, light suit and cap. A native of Springates, near Bradford. Has been travelling the country selling imitation chamois leather. Information to the Chief Con table, Leicester. hair dark brown, eyes brown, flat nose, nearly blind left eye, of gipsy appearance.— GEORGE DUN- CAN, age 17, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion dark, NORFOLK. 35.— Norwich ( City).— For stealing ( bailee) a piano ( recovered)— GEORGE MIDDLETON, age about 34, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, round face, hair light brown, supposed slight light moustache, thin lips, wide mouth. A cloth hawker; native of Norwich. Absconded about 24th ult.; is sup- posed travelling the country hawking cloth. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Winch, Norwich. NO TTINGHA MS HIRE. 36.— Newark ( Borough).— For stealing £ 1 14s. from his lodgings, 8th inst.— WILLIAM BOWLEY, age 35, height about 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion dark, hair ( bald in front) dark brown, moustache brown, deformed feet, wears boots with very broad tread. A fitter ; native of Lough- borough. Has been employed at cycle works at Coventry, Birmingham, Nuneaton, Leicester, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Cballen, Newark. OXFORDSHIRE. 37.— Wootlstock ( County).— For attempt- ing to obtain £ 10 by a fictitious cheque ( half a sheet of note paper) on Cox's Bank, 16 Charing Cross, London, 28th ult.— VICTOR J. BRASSEY, Major ( supposed false), age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion pale, hair and heavy pointed moustache brown, eyes blue, of good address ; dress, black serge jacket, dark brown trousers, blue and white tie, black bowler hat, lace boots. Stated he had recently returned from South Africa. He called on licensed victuallers, repre- sented that he was an olficer of the Inland Revenue, asked to see the permit book, and signed the same in names of Herbert, Lester, Spencer, & c. Supposed identical with man described in Case No. 2*, 7th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Sorrell, Woodstock. 38.— Oxford ( City).— For embezzlement— WILLIAM JOSEPH SMITH, age 21, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, walks lame, one foot deformed. A native of Kentish Town, London. Recently em- ployed as a tram conductor. Will probably seek employment as a porter at theatres. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Cole, Oxford. PEMBROKESHIRE. 39.— Haverfordwest Castle ( County). — For deserting his 3 children, leaving them chargeable to the funds of the Pembroke Union — SAMUEL NEIL, age 32, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes blue, blue cut scar on forehead, several l'ront upper teeth missing, of smart appearance. A native of Birkenhead. ( See Case No. 32, 21st June, 1901). Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Haverford- west Castle. ROXBURGHSHIRE. 40.— Jedburgh ( County).— For embezzling £ 17 17s. 8d. while acting as salesman to a coal agent— JAMES JOHNSTONE, age 27, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light, rather slouching gait, very talka- tive ; dress, lightish brown check jacket suit, brown tweed cap with greenish tinge. A native of Jedburgh. Has been employed as an insurance agent, grocer, railway porter, & c. Absconded 25th ult. May endeavour to leave the country. Had with him a bicycle. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Porter, Jedburgh. SHROPSHIRE. 41.— Whitchurch ( County). — For ob- taining a hunting crop and thong by false pretences at Market Drayton, 20th ult.— A MAN who gave the name of MAJOR LONSDALE, age 40 to 50, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, large moustache dark, pointed ends, eyes supposed weak, slightly lame, of mili- tary appearance and good address; dress, blue serge suit, doe skin gloves, black hard hat. Stated he had served in the Imperial Yeomanry in South Africa. He called at shops, ordered goods, and in payment tendered a cheque on plain paper on Messrs. Grindley & Co., 67, Parliament Street, London, signed C. J. Lonsdale, Major, which was returned marked " no account." Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Edge, Whitchurch. SOMERSETSHIRE. 42.— Bath ( City).— WILLIAM CHEESMAN, Case No. 43, 14th inst., cancelled. STAFFORDSHIRE. 43— Lichfield ( County).— For stealing a silver watch, No. 97881, 20th ult., at Chasstown— WILLIAM JENKINS, age 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) and slight moustache light, eyes grey; dress, navy blue coat and vest, black trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A watchmaker; native of Coventry. Warrant issued. 44 — Lichfield ( County).— For stealing £ 12, 10th October, 1001— RICHARD PAYNE, PAINE, or PAIN, age about 50, height 5 ft., complexion sallow, long head, hair ( bald) and moustache brown, turning grey, walks with a quick step, is suffering from an affection of the bladder. A native of Tunbridge Wells. Ho plays pianos at low public houses and canteens. ( See Case No. 44,1st November last.) Warrant issued. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Supt. Barrett, Lichfield. 45. - Stoke- on- Trent ( County). — For stealing 7s. 4d. from a gas meter, between 18th and 22nd ult.— EDMUND KEENE, age 22, height about 5 ft. 4 J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar centre of forehead, 2 abscess scars front of left thigh; dress, black coat and vest, dark trousers, dark cap, lace boots. — ALBERT BAGGULEY, alias BANNER, age 18, height 5 ft. 5^ in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair black, eyes grey, soldier and Staffordshire knot tattooed on left arm, ring left little finger; dress, dark coat and vest, cloth trousers, silk neckerchief, military shirt, dark cap, boots. A labourer. Natives of Stoke- on- Trent. Both have served in the Militia, and may endeavour to re- enlist. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gilbride, Stoke- on- Trent. ± 6.— Wednesbury ( County).— For obtain- ing money by false pretences— G. PAYNE ( sup- posed false), age about 40, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fair, sharp features, hair and moustache light brown ; dress, brown over- coat, dark trousers, black hard hat. He repre- sented that he was employed by a photographic 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 120, 1902. company to take photographs of homesteads, farms, & c., for publication, offered to supply copies, for which he obtained several sums of money. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Salt, Wednesbury. 47.— Hanley ( Borough). — For embezzle- ment— ARTHUR JAMES ROGERS, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 or S in., well built, complexion fresh, full face, hair and moustache light brown ; dress, grey tweed suit. A traveller. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hanley. SUFFOLK ( West). iS.— Mildenhall ( County).— For an in- decent assault at Brandon, 7th inst.— GEORGE PARKINSON CURTIS, age 55, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, supposed slight moustache, speaks with Yorkshire dialect, takes quick steps; dress, blue overcoat, light check suit and cap, had with him a parcel wrapped in brown American leather. He gives lessons to school children in folding and cutting out paper articles, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Heigham, Mildenhall; or to Inspector Reeve, Brandon. SURREY. • 111.— Guildford ( County). — For stealing, 27th ult., at Ripley, a bay gelding, aged, 14 hands 3 in., 2 hind and 1 fore fetlock white, other brown, white patch on one hip, short tail ; a set of black brass- mounted harness, odd tugs ( one plated) ; and a dog- cart painted dark and choco- late, one seat, off shaft cracked— JOE BLAKE, age about 26, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark ; dress, old jacket and vest., cord trousers, black thick cloth peak cap, short leggings. A carter.— WILLIAM ELLIOTT, age 19, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair light; dress, black jacket and vest, dark cord trousers, military boots, nearly new. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Page, Guildford. 50 .— Reigate ( Borough).— For deserting his 2 children, leaving them chargeable to the Com- mon Fund of the Reigate Union— WALTER CRATE or CRANE, age 32, looks older, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and beard light brown. A labourer ; native of Bagshot. Has served in the Army. Stated in December last his intention of endeavouring to obtain em- ployment at Salisbury Plain. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Metcalfe, Reigate. SUSSEX ( East). • A— Hailsham ( County). — For stealing 10s. by trick ( ringing the changes) — TED l'UITCHARD, alias LEONARD LEE, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in , complexion, hair, slight moustache, and eyes dark ; wearing long fawn colour mackintosh, cap. A gipsy and low horse dealer. Travels with a house van, painted green. Was accompanied by his wife and 3 children. Had with them a lurcher dog. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Willard, Ilailsham. 52.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing ( bailee) a quantity of dress material ( recovered) about 28th ult.— CLARA COOK, age about 40, height about 5 ft., stout build, complexion fresh, round face, hair black, eyes dark brown ; dress, black dress, black three- quarter cape, black broad brimmed hat, trimmed black silk, button boots. A dressmaker. Supposed to have in her pos- session a sewing machine, No. 319639. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. WARWICKSHIRE. f)?>— Birmingham ( City).— For unlawful wounding— THOMAS POLLARD, age 26, height 5 ft. 4i in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, impediment in speech, scars on right eye- brow and left side of forehead, M. I). J. II. and dots tattooed right forearm, True Love Pem, sham- rock leaf and Emily back of loft forearm ; dress, dark suit and cap. A tube drawer; native of Birmingham.— WILLIAM I1ALFORD, age 25, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, square shoulders; dress, dark blue suit, light cap. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Rafter, Bir- mingham. WILTSHIRE. 54.— Swindon ( County). — For obtaining 10s. by false pretences— CHARLES WELDQ- V age about 35, complexion dark, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes dark ; dress, dark frock coat suit. A native of Coventry.— A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes ( inflamed and watery) hazel; dress, dark jacket suit, black hard felt hat, brown boots or shoes. They advertised exten- sively in provincial papers as Weldon & Co., with an address at Coventry, stating that they had bought a large bankrupt stock of bicycle3, offer- ing a £ 9 9s. machine for £ 3, and on receipt of P. O for 10s., would forward the bicycle on approval. Warrant issued. 55.— Swindon ( County). — For obtaining 25s. by false pretences— A MAN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., rather stout build, com- plexion and moustache dark, of Jewish appearance; dress, blue serge jacket and trousers, fancy brown vest with large plaid squares, dark cap with large peak, brown boots.— J. BROOKS, age about 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair light; dress, grey jacket and trousers, light grey cap with large peak. They called on a shopkeeper, pro- duced a green card representing that they were employed by Hope Bros., linoleum dealers, Cam- den Town, London, N., stated they had just finished laying linoleum at the theatre, and were authorised to sell the surplus, offered a piece ( stating it was worth £ 3 10s.) for 25s., which was afterwards ascertained to have been purchased in the town for a few shillings; when disposing of the linoleum the elder mail wore a green baize apron, the other a white apron, who gave a receipt signed J. Brooks. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. WORGES TERSHIRE. • ri.— Stourport ( County).— For buggery, during September, October and November, 1901, at Tenbury— REV. EDWIN HINCIICLIFF, age 44, height : 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, clean shaved, small eyes, wears glasses ; wearing a cap and mufller. Late head master of St. Michael's College, Tenbury. Left Airthrey Castle, near Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, on 3rd inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Long, Stourport. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 57.— Bradford ( City). — For withholding £ 358 10a. Id.— ROBERT HORSFALL, age 60, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair and whiskers grey, 2 upper teeth missing ; dress, grey jacket and vest, dark trousers, long fawn colour overcoat, black felt hat with square top, shoes. Has been employed as rate collector and registrar for the parish of Thornton and Denholme. Absconded 18th ult. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 58 — Bradford ( City).— For withholding £ 74 16s. Oid., the monies of the Bradford District Branch of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows Friendly Society— THOMAS LOMAX, age about 52, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, round face, full forehead, hair ( turning grey) black, short moustache and close trimmed beard turning grey, eyes blue, rather short neck, slight impedi- ment in speech ; dress, black suit and overcoat, hard hat. A tailor. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Bradford. 59.— Leeds ( City).— For failing to report— Licence- holder THOMAS KELLY, alias KAYE, TAYLOR, CAIN, and KAIN, Office No. 3001- 01, age 32, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, 6 dots left, T ( faint) and 2 dots right forearm, scar bridge of nose, right cheek and outside right eyebrow. Sentenced at Leeds Sessions, 4th July, 1899, to 3 years penal servitude for causing bodily harm. Licenced 30th October, 1901. Z 200. Warrant issued. Information to Major Tarry, Chief Constable, Leeds. 60 — York ( City).— For stealing, 8th inst., a silver match box, about 2 in. square, engraved supposed pansy pattern, plain circle in centre, " S. W." engraved therein, ring on one side, lid opens at end, gold lining, hall marked inside ; 1 do., about l£ in. square, flowered pattern, bevelled back, plain circle on front, " S. W." in centre; 1 gold wire ring, form of lover's knot, 3 wires, centre one twisted— EDWARD HOWARD MORGAN, age 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., stout build, complexion fresh, large nose, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes ( slight cast in one) brown ; dress, brown suit, large check, supposed 2 vests, black tie, black and white check cap. He takes lodgings, stating he is a bridge repairer, usually stays one night, commits a larceny, and decamps. Information to Chief Constable Burrow, City Police, York. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. CHESHIRE, 61. — Middlewich ( County). — Remanded till 26th inst., charged with obtaining money by false pretences — HENRY McKENZIE, alias FREDERICK ASHTON, age 39 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 4| in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar left wrist and back of right hand, 2 on right and 2 on left side of forehead, irregular teeth, slightly knock- kneed; dress, black coat and vest, brown tweed trousers, fawn colour mackintosh, black hard felt hat. A native of Sheffield. He represented that he was an advance agent for a menagerie. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Pearson, Middlewich. SHROPSHIRE. 62.— Bridgnorth ( County). — Remanded till 25th inst., charged with larceny— GEORGE PURCHASE, alias SMITH, age 23, height 5 ft. H in., complexion dark, hair black, Blight moustache dark, eyes hazel, scar corner right eyebrow, 2 boil scars and burn mark left fore- arm, large cut scar near base of left forefinger; dress, brown overcoat, blue striped double- breasted vest, brown jersey, brown cord trousers, red muffler, dark peak cap, light lace boots. A tramping labourer; states he is a native of Reading, and that he has been convicted of larceny at Dolgelly, Birkenhead, and Warrington; also at other places for begging and workhouse offences. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Walters, Bridgnorth. WORCES TERSHIRE. 63.— A cocks Green ( County). — Com- mitted for trial, charged with burglary— Licence- holder WILLIAM O'BRIEN, alias WM. O'BRYAN and DAVID GAUNT, Office No. 3113- 01, age 64, height 5 ft. 8\ in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes grey, scar left eyebrow, face pock- marked, numerous scars over body, varicose veins both legs, left big toenail deformed. Sen- tenced at Leeds County Assizes 9th March, 1893, to 7 years penal servitude for burglary. Liberated on 2nd licence 20th December, 1901, which ex- pires 17th June, 1902. G M T 935. Found in his possession a silver hunter watch, No. 5347, maker E. S. Bates & Co., Liverpool, gold hands ( pierced), Roman figures ; 1 Albert, twisted leather and split ring pattern; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, " No. 111414" on outer case, " 414" on inner case, English figures ( with gilt circle around each) ; 1 metal prong ; and 1 metal butter knife, " EGPSS" on back. Information to Supt. Beal, Acocks Green. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 64.— N Division.— 2 gold pins ( 1 set 3 moonstones, shamrock shape; 1 set onyx, horse- shoe pattern) ; 1 brooch, set coral; 7 ladies' dress rings ( 1 set cluster of 5 rubies; 1 set opal with diamond each side ; 1 set 3 diamonds ; 1 half hoop, set pearls ; 1 set turquoise; 1 true lover's knot; 1 set coral and pearls) ; 1 gold curb pattern bracelet, padlock attached ; 2 gold brooches ( 1 Jubilee 1887 £ 2 piece, set in eagle's claw; 1 chased, solitaires to match); 1 long gold chain, small links, several charms attached ; 1 lady's gold watch, No. 6687 ; 1 silver hunter watch, No. 106837 ; 1 silver match box, " A. L. F." engraved on one side, " G. D. S." on other. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ESSEX. G5.— Chelmsford ( County).— 16th inst., at Borcham, a " Royal Sunbeam " bicycle, No. 37291, usual parts plated, straight handle bar, cork handles with white composition tips ( left tip missing), Clipper reflex tyres ( back tyre new), gear case slightly scratched by crank. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somer- set, Chelmsford. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1902. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 HAMPSHIRE. 66.— Aldershot ( County).— 9th inst., by burglary at Crondall, 2 silver medals size of a 5s. piece, " Presented to Mrs. Spink, Crystal Palace Cat Show," on one side, a view of the Crystal Palace on other, engraved on both. 67.— Aldershot ( County). — Between 6th and 10th inst., at Farnborough, an open face silver Geneva watch, No. 32124, chased back, • white dial, black hands ; 1 do. small gold curb pattern chain, heart shape locket, containing hair, attached ; 1 do. gold ring, set pearl and 2 rubies ; 1 do., set 5 light blue stones; 1 Jubilee half sovereign ; 1 small gold trinket, shape of 2 bells, 4 small light blue stones in each bell; 1 lady's silver Jubilee chain, Y. R. and crown in centre ; and 6 coins ( 2 shillings, 2 sixpences, 1 fourpenny and 1 penny piece), each with hole therein. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 68.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— 4th inst., a pneumatic bicycle, " Marple, Newcastle- on- Tyne," on head, black enamelled, usual parts plated, mud- guards fastened with stout nickel stays, felt handles, left handle- bar dented, " No. 864" on driving wheel bracket. 11th inst., a bicycle, B. S. A. fittings, except right pedal, which is Brampton's fittings, side of head rubbed, back mudguard gold lined, front do. red rubber, nickel- plated lamp ; 1 " Mazeppa " bicycle, makers, Coulson Bros., Palmerston Road, spring carrier fitted to handles, back- pedal brake, King of the Road lamp. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. LANCASHIRE. 69.— Bootle ( Borough).— 5th inst., a jap- anned tin cash box, 3 compartments, sliding lid to centre, containing £ 21 ; 60 half- pennies • wrapped in a Liverpool Corporation Tramway's wrapper; 1 cheque for £ 1 7s. 6a. drawn on the London, City, and Midland Bank by Boothroyd, Hyslop & Co., payable to R. B. Browne; 1 do., for 16s., drawn on the Bootle Branch of the Liverpool Bank by Samuel Morgan, payable to R. B. Browne; 1 do. ( crossed) for £ 9 5s. 6d. clrawn on the Manchester, Liverpool and District Bank by James Nelson and Sons, Ltd., payable to R. B. Browne; 2 cheques drawn on the North and South Wales Bank, Walton Branch ( 1 for £ 1 15s. 7d., 1 for 14s. 5d.) both payable to R. B. Browne ; 1 do. for £ 2, drawn by the National Telephone Company, supposed on Bank of Liverpool, payable to Thomas Hindle ( endorsed). Information to the Chief Constable, Bootle. LEICES TERSHIRE. 70.— Leicester ( Borough).— 2nd inst., a safety bicycle, transfer " Studley " on front, War- wick New Century tyres, Westwood rims, black enamelled, partly worn off, celluloid mudguards, straight handle bar, usual parts plated, rather rusty, 86 gear, handles missing, no brake. 5th inst., a safety bicycle, No. 1498, Clyde make, black enamelled, usual parts plated, gear case, straight handle bar, 2 dents therein, rat- trap pedals, " Clyde " transfer on front. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leicester. NORFOLK. 71.— Norwich ( City).— Between 16th and 17th inst., by shopbreaking, 1 18 ct. gold keyless - watch, No. 90207, private mark H. Bo. X. ; 1 do. English lever, No. 27009, e. e. X., " E. H. Briggs, Norwich and Cromer," on dial ; 1 do. English lever, No. 812968, i. X. X. ; 1 do. half hunter lever, No. 54074, i. B. X.; 1 do., open face, No. 42310, yy/ a ; 1 do. half hunter, No. 140580, H. O. X. ; 1 lady's do. English lever, No. 28566, i. i. X.; 6 do. keyless Geneva watches ( numbers and private marks :— 94633, y. B. B. X. ; 50831, ix/-; 50835, y. Bm. X; 71711, y. By. X; 53923, y. By. X.; and 58193, y. Ba. X) ; 21 ladies' gold watches, sup- posed 14 ct. ( 40630, ya/- ; 58443, B. Bm. X ; 9438, Hx/-; 58441, B. Bm. A; 55562, B. Bo. X ; 57484, B. Bo. a ; 59167, yi/ a ; 40625, ya/- ; 55801, B. Bo. X ; 69334, Bl/-; 58337, yo/ a; 68462, yl/ a ; 65820, yl/ a ; 60376, ya/-; 61649, B. Bo. X ; 103260, yl/-; 31314, B. Bo. X; 58365, yo/ a; 56109, B. Bm. X; 60418, B. Bo. X ; 60437, B. Bo. X) ; 20 ladies' 9 ct. gold fancy Alberts; 7 do. long chains; 14 do. curb bracelets ; 16 ozs. 2 dwts. of 22 ct. gold wedding rings ; 54 ladies' 18 ct. gold knot rings ; 66 do. keeper rings ; 78 9 ct. do.; 10 jdo. 18 ct. buckle rings; 2 do. 9 ct.; 1 do. 18 ct. Mizpah ring ; 275 do. 15 ct. and 18 ct. gold gem rings, set with diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, turquoises and pearls; 20 9 ct. and 18 ct. gold Alberts; 194 fancy silver brooches; 104 paste brooches, mounted in silver and French plate; 140 gold fronted brooches ; 6 ladies' 9 ct. gold necklets ; 7 9 ct. gold eyeglass chains; 1 do. hair mounted Albert. All the above bear private marks con- sisting of one or more of the following letters, viz.:—" i, y, m, x, 1, L, B, o, e, a, H, n, N." Information to Chief Constable Winch, Nor- wich. SOMERSETSHIRE. 72.— Weston ( County).— 4th inst., by house- breaking, 2 gold watches ( 1 Geneva, No. 25837, open face, gold numerals and hands ; 1 lady's keyless Geneva, No. 59503, open face); 1 gold Albert, small links, gold pencil case attached ; 1 lady's long gold guard, small pattern ; 1 black enamel oblong brooch ( rather large), set in gold, with glass front containing hair, " Mother Obt. 1890," engraved on back ; 1 brooch made of a gold mohur ( Indian coin), with gold cable around ; 6 ladies' gold rings ( 1 mourning, set pearls, " Mother, 1890," supposed engraved thereon; 1 signet, initials " C. E. B." and supposed " Father, 1891," engraved thereon ; 1 plain memorial ( hair missing), engraved " E. S." ; 1 set garnets; 1 do. turquoise ; 1 do. small turquoise all around). Information to Supt. Rutherford, Weston. SURREY. Td.— Farnham ( County). — 17th inst., by burglary at Frimley, a miniature photograph of a lady in blue dress, gold frame ; 2 miniature gold frames; 1 pair gold sleeve links, set stones; 1 pair gold and crystal earrings, long pattern ; 1 pair plain gold earrings; 1 gold comb, set amethysts ; 1 do. necklace, set large amethysts ; 1 silver butter knife, triangular pattern ; 1 silver salt sifter spoon; 1 silver snuff spoon; 1 do. sugar spoon, heart engraved thereon ; 1 do. nutmeg grater; 1 cameo brooch ; 1 mourning ring ; 1 flat silver candlestick, spirit burner and saucepan affixed ; 1 silver top of horse hoof, inscribed " Toby, 26th Indian Battle"; 1 silver tea scoop with iivory handle; 1 malachite cork- screw, silver mounted; 1 gold ring, marked " A. S."; 1 gold mounted hairpin; 2 military shoulder belts, gold mounted ; 1 silver thimble. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). £ 100 REWARD. 74. — Middlesbrough ( Borough).— Between 20th and 21st ult., by shopbreaking, about 72 22 ct. gold wedding rings; about 80 9 and 18 ct. signet do.; about 240 ladies' 9 ct. dress rings, stones and settings various ; about 60 9 and 18 ct. keeper and buckle rings ; about 60 9 ct. hollow signets; about 10 sets of 15 and 18 ct. links and studs ; about 20 pairs 15 and 18 ct. links ; about 40 pairs 9 ct. links ; about 150 15 ct. gold brooches, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, pearls, & c., in various settings ; about 30 9 ct. do., patterns various ; about 48 gold safety pin brooches, set pearls, turquoise, & c.; about 12 gold chain bracelets, set diamonds, sapphires, pearls, & c.; about 48 9 and 18 ct. curb chain do., unset; about 56 9 and 15 ct. gold bracelets, some plain, some set ; about 150 9 and 15 ct. gold charms ; about 120 15 ct. gold pins, patterns various; about 7 pearl set necklets; about 24 9 and 15 ct. necklets, fine patterns, without stones ; each article is marked with a letter and stock number up to 4000— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN, lst, height about 5 ft. 10 in. ; wearing dark overcoat, hard felt hat. 2nd, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., slight build, clean shaved; wearing dark clothes, black cap. The above reward will be paid by the Guardian Fire and Life Insurance Company, Limited, 11 Lombard Street, London, E. C., to any person giving such information as will lead to the appre- hension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and the recovery of the property ; or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to the Chief Constable, Middles- brough. PROPERTY RECOYERED. KENT. 75. — Folkestone ( Borough). — Bicycle, Case No. 53,14th ult., and thief arrested. ANIMALS, & c., FOUND. ESSEX. To.— Saffron Walden ( County). - 9th inst. ( supposed stolen), a dark bay mare, age about 5 years, about 15 hands 2 in., off hind and both fore feet white, white patch inside near hind foot, scar centre of forehead about 2 in. in dia- meter, long shaggy coat, short tail, has had a foal. In good condition. Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Walden. APPREHENSIONS. 77.— Cheshire, Middlewich ( County). — H. McKENZIE, Case No. 10,14th inst. 78.— Herefordshire, Hereford ( County).— EDWARD WILLIAMS, Case No. 28, 14th inst. W. — Kent, Folkestone ( Borough).— WILLIAM HENRY GEE, Case No. 31, 14th inst., and committed for trial. 80. - Yorkshire ( North Riding), Scarborough ( Borough).- lAm& HIG- GINS, Case No. 67, 26th July, 1901. 81- Yorkshire ( West Riding), Bradford ( City). — JOHN WILLIAM HAIGH, Case No. 59,14th inst. 82 - Yorkshire ( West Riding), Leeds ( City).— Licence- holder EDWIN FAR- RAR, alias THOMPSON, Office No. 14- 01, Case No. 60,26th April last. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 83— Convict Supervision Office.— Supervisee JOSEPH TURNER, Office No. 1620- 00. See GAZETTE, 2nd November, 1901. ( Tabular form.) Not now wanted. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 122, 1902. GLOUGCS TERSHIRE. 84.— Staple Hill ( County).— For stealing 16s. Sd., at Horfield, 31st December last— JOHN BAKER, age 50, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, bowlegged, walks badly ; dress, black jacket and vest ( much worn), grey plaid trousers, red and black scarf, bowler hat, lace boots cut across toes. A native of Bristol. Warrant issued. 85.— Staple Hill ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings at Hanhain, 15th inst., a leather purse and £ 1 2s. 2d.— WILLIAM WELSMAN, age 18, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes brown, scar on outside of right knee, bad feet; dress, brown suit, dark muffler with red stripes, light cap, light lace boots. A native of Sidbury, Devon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cooke, Staple Hill. SOMERSETSHIRE. 86.— Bath ( City). — For obtaining 10s. by false pretences — MABEL GARTON, age 22, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes dark, looks downward when speak- ing ; dress, fawn colour coat with 2 rows of pearl buttons, black skirt, black braided hat trimmed black satin and feather with spots, shoes. She obtained the above amount on the pretence of going home to attend the funeral of a relative. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bath. WORCESTERSHIRE. 87.— Worcester ( City). — For stealing a fowl, 15th inst. — WALTER JONES, alias FITZER, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, 3 dots back of left hand, 2 on right forearm, 1 between right thumb and forefinger. A native of Worcester. Has been previously convicted. Is well known at Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Byrne, Wor- cester. PROPERTY STOLEN. A BERDEENS HIRE. 88.— Aberdeen ( County).— Between 29th ult. and 15th inst., at Peterculter, a jewel case, tray 9f in. by 6 in., lined bluish velvet; 1 gold ring, band shape, black enamelled mourning, 5 pearls set in enamel ( 1 pearl missing); 1 do., black enamelled circle in centre, set about 6 pearls in rows ; 1 heavy do., plain, claw shape centre, cairngorm set therein ; 1 gold ring, set 2 emeralds and 3 pearls alternately ( 1 pearl missing); 1 do., small, band of white stones set in silver, old ; 1 large gold oval brooch, sphinx head on front ; 1 round do., about the size of a 2s. piece, small knobs around edge, raised ball in centre; 1 large cornelian brooch, set in gold, gold harp centre of cornelian set round with turquoise; 1 button hook, gold, with ivory or mother- o'- pearl handle ; 1 pair gold earrings, fringe pattern, small balls at end of fringe ; 1 pair small round do., with fluted centre ; I pair square do., pierced pattern, with 3 long drops hanging from square, centre drop longer than others; 1 pair gold buttons, about £ in. in diameter, 8- pointed star in centre, dark ruby set therein, ring at back. 8th inst., a small gold repeating watch, strikes hours and quarters, old, half- hunting cases with black chapters on outsi'de, white dial inside, gold hands ( seconds hand missing), key winding, No. 23051 ; 1 gold Albert, round faceted links, long gold plated hook at end, 1 gold oval locket, large, monogram " E. R. M." on front, photographs of a lady and gentleman, and hair, inside, and gold watch key on split ring attached; 1 gold ring, ivy leaves supj osed engraved thereon, set 6 to 8 Indian diamonds in cluster ( centre diamond missing). Information to Major Gordon, Chief Constable, Aberdeen. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 89. — x Division.— 12th inst., a black gelding, 14£ hands, star on forehead and patch on nose, white, " M " branded on neck under mane, long tail; and a new brown leather headstall. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending March 15th, 1902, with the results, etc. Office No. NAME. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Result. Date and Place. Name and Dn ision of Officer. 3227— 99 3387— 01 1921— 99 191— 01 191— 01 509— 02 232— 02 2115— 00 3687— 98 1811— 97 3055— 99 2714— 97 47022 207— 00 2130— 97 2934— 01 2911— 00 1521- 96 2273— 01 3294— 98 174— 02 3353— 01 1477— 99 2994— 01 2034— 00 194— 02 309— 02 3465— 01 1676— 01 3302— 98 3087— 00 1094— 01 272- 02 94— 98 1305— 00 47502 405- 02 48007 39941 1736— 00 3089— 01 31310 2013— 01 8— 02 2858— 01 8— 96 1680- 00 291— 99 AVEY, GEORGE HARNETT. RICHARD R. J. BURKE. RICHARD CARTER, JOHN CARTER, JOHN CARTER, JOHN A. CARYELL, CHARLES CORNELL, JOHN DEMERY. WILLIAM DENNIS, FREDK. EDWARDS, ANNIE GILBERT. GEORGE GRAY, MARY ANN GREEN, EDWARD GRIFFITHS, THOMAS GROSE. FREDERICK HALL. FRANK HARRIS, GEORGE HARRISON. GEORGE JONES, CHARLES JONES, ELIZABETH JONES, JAMES KELLY. JOHN LAWRENCE. JOHN MARKS, ELLEN MOORE, JOHN MORGAN, THOMAS MORRIS, HENRY QUAIFE. AUGUSTUS BEED, ALICE RODGMAN. RICHARD SHEPPERD, JOHN SHIRLEY, CECILIA SMITH, JOHN SMITH, JOHN SMITH, WILLIAM SPIXKS, GEORGE SWAISLAND, GEORGE TOWNSEND, GEORGE TURNER, JESSE TREMAINE, FRANK WATERMAN. CHAS. WELSH, THOMAS WILLIAMS. HENRY WILLMORE, GEORGE WILSON, EDWARD WILSON. GRACE WOODLEY. WILLIAM Larceny ( van) Unlawful poss. Burglary Drunk, icc. Drunk. & c. Burglary Larceny ( per.) Larceny ( per.) Larcenv P. of C. Act Larceny ( per.) Fraud Larceny Unlawful poss. Burglary Larceny ( per.) P. of C. Act Uttrng counter- feit coin Unlawful poss. P. of C. Act Larceny Lar. and assault Burglary Larceny ( shop) Causing bodily harm Failing Attempted ware- house breaking Larceny Larceny ( lodger) Larceny ( per.) Asslt. on Police Larceny ( trick) Larceny Larceny Larceny Larceny ( P. H.) Burglary Larceny ( trick) Pos. counterfeit coin Larceny( person) Larceny( person) Fraud Larceny P. of C. Act P. of C. Act & assault on Pol. Larceny Larceny Larceny Same Name LOUIS HARRY JEPH- SON WM. HY. ROSEBLADE Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name CHAS. SMITH MINNIE EDWARDS JOSEPH BIGGS ELLEN" WILLIAMS Same Name CHARLES LYNN FREDK. ANDERSON AMOS BARTLETT GEO. WILLIAMSON Same Name ALFRED SUMMERS ELIZABETH SUTTON Same Name MICHAEL DONNELLY Same Name Same Name Same Name THOS. BLAKEMAN Same Name Same Name CATHERINE READ Same Name EDWARD BLOSSOM Same Name WM. J. CHURCHILL Same Name THOMAS JONES Same Name Same Name RICHARD BURNS Same Name ALFRED ROSE HARRY KENDALL THOS. WALSH Same Name Same Name Same Name MARY BIRD Same Name 5 yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 2 months h. l. 5 years p. s. Fined 8s. 6d. or 3 days h. l. 40s. or 1 month h. l. 18 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 15 months h. l. 12 months h. l. Acquitted 12 months h. l. 3 months h. l. Discharged 3 years p. s. 18 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 12 months h. l. Discharged 12 months h. l. 15 months h. l.& 2 yrs supn. 3 yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 3 years p. s. 18 months h. l. 3 years p. s. Discharged 18 months h. l. 8 months h. l. 18 months h. l. Acquitted 2 months h. l. 3 years p. s. 3 years p. s. 21 days h. l. 10s. or 7 days 3. J yrs. p. s. and 2 yrs. supn. 3 years p s. 6 weeks h. l. 4 years p. s. Discharged 4 years p. s. 12 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 6 months h. l. Discharged 6 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 13th Mar., C. C. Ct. 8th Mar., Westminster P. Ct. 5th Mar., N. L. Sess. 8th Mar., Penge P. Sess. 10th Mar., Penge P. Sess. 12th Mar., S. L. Sess. 4th Mar., West Ham P. Ct. 12th Mar., S. L. Sess. 10th Mar., C. C. Ct. 8th Mar., Greenwich P. Ct. 12th Mar., S. L. Sess. 6th Mar., N. L. Sess. 12th Mar., S. L. Sess. 14th Mar., W. L. P. Ct. 10th Mar., C. C. ft. 10th Mar., C. C. Ct. 14th Mar., W. L. P. Ct. 10th Mar., C. C. Ct. 11th Mar., W. L. P. Ct. IOth Mar., Guildhall P. Ct. 10th Mar., C. C. Ct. 11th Mar., C. C. Ct. 11th Mar., C. C. Ct. 10th Mar., C. C. Ct. 1 ' 1th Mar., C. C. Ct 12th Mar., West Ham P. Ct. 10th Mar., C. C. Ct. 12th Mar., S. L. Sess. 12th Mar., S. L. Sess. 12th Mar.! S. L. Sess. 10th Mar., Penge P. Sess. 13th Mar., Manchester Sess. 12th Mar., S. L. Sess. 10th Mar.. Clerkenwell P. Ct. 7th Mar.. Richmond P. Sess. 12th Mar., S. L. Sess. 12th Mar., S. L. Sess. 12th Mar.. Greenwich P. Ct. 10th Mar., C. C. Ct. 12th Mar., S. L. Sess. 11th Mar., C. C. Ct. 10th Mar., C. C. Ct. 12th Mar., S. L. Sess. 10th Mar.. Guildhall P. C't. 8th Mar., Worship St. P. Ct. 8th Mar., Southwark P. Ct. 12th Mar., S. L. Sess. 13th Mar.. C. C. Ct. P. S. Wensley, C. I. D., H. Known on A and to King's Lynn Police. P. S. Ballard. C. I. D., S. Known on N. P. S. Stephens, C. I. D., E. Known on P. P. S. Stephens, C. I. D., E. Known on P. P. S. Willis, C. I. D., P. Known on K and to London and Tilbury Dock Police. P. S. White, C. I. D., R. Known on L. P. C. Turner, 280H. Known on City. P. S. Gould, C. I. D., G. Known on H. R, and Citv. Known to P. S. Ferrett, C. I. D., C. O. ; P. C. Walters, C. I. D.- E. : also P. C. Joslin, 30 BK. Known to P. S. Brogden, C. I. D.. H. Known on W Divn.. also to Manchester City Police. P. C. Cook. 275G. Known on R and to Haverfordwest Police. Known on B, C, and D. P. C. Olivey, 164B. Ex- Insp. Forth, C. I. D., J. Known on K and Y. Insp. Andrews, K. Known on X. Known to P. C. Taylor, C. I. D., G. P. C. Ord, 539J. Known on K. Known on E and City. P. C. Hoar, 286F. Known on K. City Police. Known on L. P. S. Brogden. C. I. D., H. P. S. Bell, C. I. D., K. P. C. White. 187G. Known on J and to City Police. P. S. Williams, C. I. D., R. Known on V. P. C. Wendon, 488Y. Known on P. Known to P. C. Walters, C. I. D., E. Known also on L. P. S. Stephens, C. I. D., E. Known on P. P. S. Hunt, 36F. Known on City. P. C. Legg. 586T. Known on W and Y. P. C. May. 565N. Known to P. C. Murray. C. I. D., Y. P. C. Copping, 71YR. Known to P. S. Fowler, C. I. D., C. O. P. S. Gray. C. I. D., L, and also on M Div. P. C. Amber. 303E. Known on H, K, and L. Known on R and to West Mailing Police. Known to P. S. Brogden, C. I. D., H, and on J. Known on L, also by M and Birkenhead Police. P. C. Sharp. 353C. Known on City. Known on Y. Known to Insp. Martin, C. I. D., N, and to I'. P. C. Ryland, 502B. Known on Citv. P. S. Sergeant and P. C. Smart, O. I. D., H. P. C. Travis, C. I. D., F. Known on C, E, and L. P. C. Broom field, 410 D. Known on E. Known to Local Insp. Pollard, X. and to G and City. LONDON.— PRINTED FOR HIS MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE BY J. J. KELIHER & Co., LTD., 99, VICTORIA STRKET, S. W.; 33, KING WILLIAM STREET, B. C.; AND MARSHALSEA WORKS, S. B. 52435