TH£ I GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 1902. VOL. XIX., No. 1948. REGrTLrLATIOBIS. 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 concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will he inserted at a cost of 15s. per portrait, and of Is. 6d. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent ; and, if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not lets rink than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and, as far as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded, so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only ; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted OK I payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard. London, S. W. SPECIAL NOTICE. The following is a copy of the order which governs the circulation, by the Metropolitan Police, of advertisements, or reward bills, for the discovery of property or the detection of crime. The Editor inserts it, in hope of preventing delays which some- times occur in publishing such notices, on account of their not being in accordance with the regula- tions in force in the Metropolis :— 1.— Printed hand- bills, or other advertisements, offering a reward for the discovery ol property or the detection of crime, whether printed and issued by the Metropolitan Police, or distributed and exhibited, with the sanction of the Commis- sioners, on the application of private persons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points :— ( « ) The amoundot the reward. ( fe) The conditions on which it is payable. ( e) The name and address of the person by whom it will be paid. ( d) The name and address of the printer must appear thereon. 2.— No expression must be used in such an advertisement in relation lo poperty stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holdine out any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the offender being brought to trial, or without enquiry. Attention is particularlydirected to the conditions ( a) to ( d), clause 1, as Police Notices are constantly being received by the Metropolitan Police in which the conditions mentioned have not been complied with, especially those marked ( a) and ( c). Such notices are not distributed. NOTE.— There are 190 Stations of the Metro- politan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. The following specimens of bills are inserted for guidance :— £ 5 REWARD. LOST. 17th December, 1899, at Victoria Street, Westminster, A GOLD LEVER WATCH, No. 54963, " J. S." in monogram on back. Information to Mr. John Smith, 500, Victoria Street, West- minster, by whom the above reward will be paid for the recovery of the watch. [ Insert name and address of the Printer.] £ 50 REWARD. STOLEN. 17th December, 1899, JEWELLERY as follows: [ Give full and accurate description.] The above reward will be paid by Mr. John Smith, 500. Victoria Street, Westminster, to any person giving such infor- mation as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, SAV., or to any Police Station. [ Insert name and address of the Printer.] It is to be specially noted that all printed Bills or Circulars forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office for posting or dis- tribution, whether offering rewards or otherwise, should have the Printer's name and address thereon, as required by the Act 32 and 33 Vic., cap. 21 ( see second Schedule re- enacting sec. 2 of 2 and 3 Vic., cap. 12). APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— For forgery — CHRISTOPHER FREDERICK EMMOTT, age 48, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald) grey, pro- minent nose, round head, small mouth, addicted to drink. A solicitor. Warrant issued. 2.— Convict Supervision Office. — For failing to report— Supervisee JOHN WATTS, alias JOHN WILLIAM WATTS, ARTHUR LhONARD and DADDS, Office No. 1065- 02, age 36, height 5 ft. \\ in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( thin), eyes grey, scar right of head, 2 back of head, 1 each eyebrow, corner of left eye, bridge of nose and back of neck, 2 faint tattoo marks left forearm, right hand deformed. Sentenced at South London Sessions, 13th May, 1896, to 4A years penal servitude and 3 years supervision for larceny. Licence revoked ; liberated on expiration of penal servitude, 10th April, 1902. Supervision expires 12th November, .1903. M S W 621. Reported at Reading, 19th inst., his intention of proceeding to London, but did not report arrival there. Can be dealt with by police of any district in which he may be found. 3.— Convict Supervision Office. — For failing to report— Licence- holder ISXAC SLATER, alias HENRY IRONS, GEORGE WELLS, FRANCIS IRONS, FRANCIS HYAMS, FRANCIS FRANCIS, and ISAAC HANBURY, Office No. 1977- 02, age 75, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion sallow, hair and eyes grey, scar left thumb, left forefinger, left forearm and back of neck, mole above left cheek. Sentenced at Northampton Quarter Sessions, 18th October, 1894, to 7 years penal servitude for false pretences. Licence re- voked ; liberated on 2nd licence, 15th July, 1902, which expires 21st December, 1902. CHNU 413. Reported on release, 15th ult., his intention of proceeding to Northampton, but did not report arrival there. Can be dealt with by police of any district in which he may be found. i.— C Division.— For obtaining £ 4 by false pretences — GEORGE BRIGGS, alias SMITHERS, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, rather bow- legged, turns toes inwards, complexion and hair dark, full face, shot scars left hand, fingers contracted; wearing khaki uniform, brown leggings, soft felt hat. Supposed native of West Australia. Warrant issued. 5.— G Division.— For embezzling 30s., 3rd inst.— ALBERT ALFRED LOODES, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., walks erect, complexion fair, hair ( wavy) light, clean shaved, teeth dis- coloured, well educated ; wearing dark jacket, fancy corduroy vest, straw hat, side spring boots. A native of Gateshead. Ha? served in the Yeomanry. Warrant issued. 6.— K Division. — For stealing ( bailee) £ 3 13s. 9d.— FREDERICK PLATT, age 22. height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue, " I love Nelly Webber" and star on right fore- arm, " I. L. N. W." on right knuckles, horse's head and whip left forearm, all in blue ink ; dress, brown tweed jacket suit, black and white check neckerchief, blue cloth peak cap. A seaman ; native of Poplar. Is supposed to have gone to Cardiff or Liverpool. Warrant issued. 7.— K Division.— For stealing ( bailee) a horse, cart, and harness ( recovered)— WILLIAM WALLACE, age27, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair brown, moustache ginger, eyes brown, one upper tooth deficient; dress, black diagonal coat and vest, dark trousers, red tie. blue cap. A native of Sutton, Surrey. Warrant issued. 8.— X Division.— For stealing, 21st inst., a diamond necklace, spray of flowers, snap fastening; 1 gold band bracelet, set 20 graduat- ing diamonds ; 1 do., set diamonds and sapphires alternately; 1 gold bracelet, link pattern, set diamonds and sapphires alternately ; 1 lady's gold keyless watch, set diamond centre of outer case, small gold rope fob chain and bottle shape pendant ( set 3 diamonds) attached ; 1 plain fine gold neck chain; 1 gold pin, large, pear shape, square setting, rose diamonds therein ; 1 half- moon do., set diamonds, bar across set 3 diamonds ; 1 lady's gold chain, octagon locket attached ; 1 long gold neck chain, small gold chain purse attached; 1 gold cigar case, " Presented to Bernard Baron by the Directors of Ogden's, Limited," engraved thereon ; 1 gold cigarette case, " Presented to Bernard Baron by Engineers in his employ on his 55th birthday, 5th Deer., 1900," engraved thereon ; 1 gold bar brooch, set 3 diamonds one end, crescent of graduating diamonds in centre ; 1 do., set large onyx and several small pearls; 1 pair glasses, gold rims, chain attached ; 1 pair gold cuff buttons, Persian, size of a florin ; 1 gold stud, set diamonds; 1 gold and platinum locket, diamond in centre; 1 diamond cluster ring, emerald in centre ; 1 gold ring with moveable clasp hands ; 1 pair lorgnettes, tortoiseshell handle, gold chain set pearls attached ; 1 green leather jewel case, silver gilded corners and shamrock on lid ; 2 small loose diamonds ; 1 gold watch ; 1 silver do., old; 1 ivory handle pen knife, lady in tights carved thereon ; 1 American 2 J dollar note; 2 £ 5 Bank of England notes— FERDINAND WEBBER, age 20, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., slight build, complexion very sallow, hair light; dress, black jacket suit. A native of Germany. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 360, 1902. CITY OF LONDON. 9.— For fraud ( bogus companies)— AUGUSTIN JAMES FLEMING HEALY, age 40 to 45, height 6 ft., well built, hair and long moustache brown, full face, speaks with American accent, plausible manner; well dressed. A native of St. John's, Newfoundland, late of 369 Brixton Road, S. W.— ALFRED WRIGHT, alias UPRIGHT, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., slight build, com- plexion fair, thin features, hair and slight moustache light, sleepy look, plausible manner; well dressed. Late of Dunblane, Milton Avenue, Westcliff- on- Sea. Both have recently resided at Brighton. They have been connected with the following Companies : The Anglo- American Ex- change, the Rhodesian Purchase and Exploration Syndicate, the Prah Concessions, Limited, the Barberton Development Syndicate, and the Gold Estate Financial Corporation. Warrant issued. 10.— For receiving a quantity of underclothing knowing it to have been stolen— CHARLES H. KNOX, age about 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., stout build, red face, hair and moustache ( turning grey) dark ; dress, grey plaid jacket suit, hard felt hat. Late of 41 Blackhorse Lane, Waltham- stow. Is believed to be a licenced hawker. Travels the country with a roan pony and cart, • with samples of common goods. He pretends to represent firms in London, which do not exist. Is well- known in Kent and Surrey, where he has permits to sell goods at barracks. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Mc William, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. U.— Wokingham ( County).— For stealing a new green tweed jacket suit — CHARLES KENT, alias CHARLES SMITH, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair brown, burn scar side of jaw ; wearing the stolen clothes. A native of West Kensington. Is a private, No. 1671, of the Army Medical Corps, Woolwich. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Goddard, Wokingham. 12.— Reading ( Borough).— For stealing £ 70 and a " Singer" sewing machine— LAURA ANN LEVY, age 40, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., rather stout build, round features, hair ( turning grey) black, eyes dark ; dress, blue jacket and skirt, light blouse, white sailor hat. Had in her possession a quantity of clothing and a marriage certificate. — FREDERICK BAREFOOT, age 47, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., hair dark brown, heavy droop- ing moustache brown, small blotchy face, addicted to drink, fond of horse racing; dress, slate colour morning coat and vest, brown Alpine hat. A painter. Had in his possession small brown leather and glazed black bags; a black wooden box, 24 in. by 18 in. ; 1 brown tin hat box, oval ; several blankets and sheets sewn up in canvas; 2 parcels made in a similar manner; and a " Tate " s\ igar box. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Henderson, Chief Con- stable, Reading. DENBIGHSHIRE. 13.— CoSwyn Bay { County).— For embezzl- ing £ 31, the monies or' his employers— GEORGE GRICE, age about 30, height 5 ' ft. 6 or 7 in., walks erect, takes short steps, complexion sallow, hair and moustache brown, rather short neck ; dress, dark suit, black hard felt hat. A com- mercial traveller for a coal and iron firm ; native of Chester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Denbigh. DERBYSHIRE. 14.— Chesterfield ( County).— For steal- ing, 14th inst., at Temple Normanton, a lady's silver Geneva watch ( recovered); 1 pair red spotted socks ; 4 or 5 handkerchiefs ( 1 with piece of red cotton stitched in one corner) ; 1 pair lady's button shoes with toe caps, size 4, nearly new ; 1 pair dark brown and blue check trousers ; 1 pair braces ; 1 chemise— A MAN, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., hair brown, eyes ( full) grey, tattooed on arms ( supposed anchor left forearm); dress, old speckled jacket suit, white silk handkerchief, black and white check cap, old light lace boots. Supposed a native of Manchester.— A WOMAN, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., hair ( frizzy in front) brown; dress, black dress with red shade, 2 small frills on bottom, short dark blue jacket, black and white blouse, narrow velvet and old lace trimmings, white sailor hat with black band. They took lodgings, stayed a week, committed larceny, and decamped. Information to Snpt. Faulkner, County Police Office, Chesterfield. 15.— Derby ( County).— For obtaining £ 475, between 9th and 15th ult., by fraud— CHARLES MILLER, age about 65, short stout build, bald, moustache grey, has a habit of looking to one side; dress, grey suit, wears glasses and gold watch guard.— GEORGE MORLAND, very tall, complexion and moustache dark, wears glasses. They advertised in newspapers for loans for short periods on security, viz., contract notes, which were afterwards found to be worthless. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Airey, County Police Office, Derby. 16.— Chesterfield ( Borough).— For steal- ing, 26th inst., 1 pair boots ( recovered)— A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache dark brown, peculiar gait; dress, black coat, light trousers, hard black hat. Was carrying an old bass containing tools. Stays at common lodging houses and makes and sells dolley tubs and butter kegs. Information to the Chief Constable, Chesterfield. DEVONSHIRE. 17.— Devonport ( Borough).— For stealing, 25th ult., £ 11 7s. 9J.— J. C. THOMPSON or FOSTER ( supposed false), age about 32, height 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( curly in front) brown, moustache light, scar on face ; dress, blue twill jacket suit, blue and white spotted tie, black hard hat ( usually worn on back of head), brown shoes. A clerk. Has been employed as a labourer, and timekeeper to a firm constructing electric tramways. Absconded 25th ult. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to the Chief Constable, Devonport. DURHAM. 18.— S took ton- on- Tees ( County).— For embezzling £ 197 15s. between 1st February last and 1st ult.— ALFRED SULLIVAN OAKLEY, age about 27, height about 6 ft., walks erect, complexion sallow, hair black, clean shaved, rough voice; usually wears dark clothes. A clerk or traveller. Was employed by a London piano manufacturer about two years ago. Pre- viously employed at Hull. Absconded 26th June last. May be accompanied by a woman, age 21, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair ( worn over eyes) brown. A restaurant waitress; native of Bishop Auckland. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hildreth, Stockton- on- Tees. ESSEX. 19.— Thorpe ( County).— For an indecent assault, 31st ult., at Clacton- on- Sea— WILLIAM HENRY CKANSHAW. age about 26, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, hair dark, eyes crossed ; dress, old black diagonal morning coat and vest, supposed grey trousers, check cap. May seek employment as a messenger or carry parcels at railway stations. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Thorpe. FLINTSHIRE. 20.— Holywell ( County).— For stealing, 18th inst., a small brown portmanteau ; 1 book, " Prac- tical Printer," " John Lewis Meredith" written inside ; 1 lady's gold keyless watch, gold face, makers, Pain Brothers, Hastings; 1 do. silver watch and neckchain, engraved " E." or " Edith Rowberry," and £ 2 10s. 6d.— BERT E. WYATT, alias E. E. WYATT, age 28, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, hair and slight moustache dark, thick lips, left forefinger injured, front upper teeth missing; dress, blue coat and vest, pepper and salt trousers, hat with pointed crown, brown boots. A printer's machinist; supposed a native of Bradford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Holywell. GL OUCES TERSHIRE. 21.— staple Hill ( County).— For stealing ( bailee), 2nd June last, at Kingswood, a silver lever watch— JOHN TAYLOR, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair grey ( worn long, bald on top), short sandy beard, walks lame ( supposed left leg), addicted to drink ; dress, dark coat and vest, light plaid trousers, black tie, brown soft felt hat, light lace boots. Is accompanied by his wife, takes apartments and represents himself to be a watch and clock repairer. Was in the neighbourhood of Chippenham, Wilts, on 14tb inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cooke, Staple Hill. HAMPSHIRE. 22.— Aldershot ( County).— For embezzle- ment— ISAAC PARKER, age 35 to 40, height about 6 ft., well built, complexion fair, hair light brown, slight moustache brown, wart on cheek ( supposed right), talkative; dress, light grey suit, black hard felt hat, sometimes wears knickers. Has served in the Army. Is fond of betting and talking about his relatives. He frequents hotels, & c. Warrant issued. 23.— Aldershot ( County).— For stealing, 13th inst., a cob ( recovered)— GEORGE TH0S. WILLIAMS, age 23, height 5 ft. 10 in., complex- ion fresh, hair light brown, moustache ( curled at ends) dark, eyes brown, small mole left groin, of smart appearance ; dress, light brown reefer coat, reddish lines running through, forming squares, light brown vest, khaki colour riding breeches, brown leather leggings with straps. Had with him a brown leather watering bridle. A native of Flint. Is a private, No. 6634, of the 2nd Cheshire Regiment. Was employed as a groom. 24.— Aldershot ( County).— For embezzle- ment— HARRY BROUNCKER, age about 36, height about 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, complexion dark, hair black, moustache dark, eyes hazel, usually wears a fancy vest, wearing 2 gold rings ( 1 belcher, 1 with crest) on right little finger, gold watch and chain. A printer's traveller; absconded 19th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 25.— Bournemouth ( County).— For steal- ing, 21st inst., a dog cart ( recovered)— EDWARD PETER HIBBERT, age 32, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, slight light moustache, eyes grey, abscess mark on jaw ( sup- posed left); ' dress, blue serge jacket suit, white tie, hard felt hat, button boots. A commission agent for horse dealers. Has in his possession a conductor's licence. Attends race meetings. Warrant issued. 26.— Bournemouth ( County). — For ob- taining £ 1010s. by a fictitious cheque, 24th inst.— ALOIS FISCHER, alias ALFRED FISCHER, a Bavarian, age 35, height 5 ft. 4} in., stout build, square shoulders, complexion dark, hair dark brown, moustache dark, cut mark muscle left arm, 3 moles left, 1 right side of f ice; dress, dark tweed Norfolk suit, brown stockings, white straw hat, supposed black band. A chef ; usually applies at registry offices for employment. Dur- ing the past 6 months he has visited Salisbury, Weymouth, Amesbury, Southampton, Eastleigh, Portsmouth and London. Absconded 25th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. KENT. 27 — Folkestone ( Borough).— For stealing, 23rd inst., a cheque book on the Manchester and County Bank, Stockport branch; 1 light grey suit, makers " Mackenzie & Ferrins" or" Holliday & Store, Liverpool," on tab ; 1 dark grey overcoat, black velvet collar. " Holliday & Store" on tab ; 1 pair box calf button boots, size 8, " A. Drennan, Cheadle Hulme," stamped inside ; 1 pair patent leather shoes, size 8 ; 1 large brown leather hand bag, dark stain on outside at bottom ; 1 hair brush, silver back, square, initials " E. S. T." on back; 2 hair brushes in brown leather case, " H. T." thereon; 1 razor in case— FRED GHOUL or GHAEL, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair ( brushed up) and moustache ( turned upwards) brown ; dress, bluish- grey suit, straw hat with black band, boots. A German waiter. Information to the Chief Constable, Folkestone. 28 — Ramsgate ( Borough).— For stealing, 22nd inst., a razor ( recovered); 1 plain gold English lever watch, seconds hand, small dent back of outer case, maker ( supposed) Kingston ; 1 gold Albert, consisting of 6 or 8 strands, made from a long guard chain, square centre piece; 1 plain gold locket, " Presented to H. Bent by J. Fen- wick," & c., engraved thereon SAWYER, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 3 to 5 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache dark brown; dress, dark jacket suit, hard felt hat, boots, wearing gold double Albert chain ; carried a small black hand- bag. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Rams- gate. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1902. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 29 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 29.— Convict Supervision Office.— Awaiting sentence at the North London Sessions, for stealing jewellery— CHARLES WEST, alias CHARLES DAVIS, H. C. R., No. S. 627, age 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue, scar back of head, mole centre of chest, bridge of nose broken, heart and dots left wrist, dot 3rd left finger. A hawker.— ROBERT POWELL, C. S. 0., No. M. 16417, age 28, height 5 ft. 3i in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, anchor and flag right forearm, scar under left eye and on chest ( burn), wart back of right hand. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. LANCASHIRE. 30— Manchester Forforgery- WILLIAM LOVICK, alias FREDERICK STANDLEY, age 38, height 5 ft. 8} in., com- plexion dark, hair black, eyes blue ( near- sighted, wears glasses), scar outside left eyebrow, boil scar behind right ear, scar right side of neck, small scar back each forearm ; dress, supposed dark brown lounge suit, red tie, sailor knot pattern, black soft felt hat, or steel- grey jacket suit, " Hepworth, Tailor, Market Street, Man- chester," on tab, and steel- grey overcoat, " Beaty Bros." on tab. A native of Norfolk. Was sentenced at the Central Criminal Court, 12th September, 1899, to* 14 months imprisonment for forgery. Warrant issued £ Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Manchester. LANCASHIRE. rH* 31. — Rochdale { County).— For stealing £ 11, ithe monies of H. M. Postmaster- General.— LAWRENCE JONES, age 33, height 5 ft. 7' in., complexion fresh, high forehead, hair dark, slight side whiskers, may be wearing a slight moustache, eyes blue, walks " erect ; appearance of a groom ; dress, brown coat and cap, uniform trousers, shoes shape of clogs, and laced nearly to toes. A postman ; native of Wardle, Rochdale. May seek employment as a groom. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McQueen, County Police Office, Rochdale. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 32.— Halifax ( County).— For carnally know- ing a girl under the age of 13, 29th ult., at Norland — JOSEPH HAULING, age 41 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes brown ( crossed), mole left cheek, small hollow left side of chin ; dress, brown mixture cloth jacket, white cord or fustian trousers, wearing blue and white striped neckerchief, clogs. A native of Bradford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Weightman, Halifax. LANCASHIRE. 33. — Church ( County). — For attempted murder— ADAM FOSTER, age 28, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, anchor, cross and heart tattooed right forearm, of smart appearance ; dress, slate colour coat and vest, cord trousers, black and white scarf, blue cap, lace clogs. A native of Church. Has served in the Army. Information to Acting Supt. Knowles, Church, near Accrington. 34.— Old Trafford ( County).— For failing to report— JOHN WILSON, alias JAMES STAN- DRIN, and HOWARD, Office No. 2123- 02, age 73, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion fresh, eyes grey, scar right eyebrow ^ nd each side of head, mole corner left eye, and two left forearm, right 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1902. little finger crooked. A native of Ashton- under- Lyne. Sentenced at Sal ford Sessions, 19 th Feb- ruary, 1894, to 7 years penal servitude for shop- breaking. Liberated on 2nd licence, 3lst July last, which expires 14th February, 1903. XGOU 526. Information to Acting Supt. Noblett. Old Trafford. 35.— Liverpool [ City).— For forging a Post Office Order— A MAN, age 40, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, heavy dark moustache, well built, near- sighted and wears glasses; dress, steel grey overcoat and trousers, hard black hat. He obtains a Post Office Order for a small sum, and alters it to a larger one, crosses it " & Co.," and passes it on to trades- men. Supposed identical with Frederick Standley, alias William Lovick, C. S. O., No. M14993, sen- tenced at Central Criminal Court, 13th September, 1899, to 14 months hard labour for forging and uttering Post Office Money Orders. May be found in company with a woman, age 26, short, slight build, complexion pale, hiir cut short. It is believed that the man and woman are travelling with a juggling show. ( See Case No. 30). 36.— Liverpool { City). — For failing to report— Licence- holder WILLIAM LH. WIS, Office No. 359- 02, age 31, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( thin), eyes grey, scar front and left of neck, on back and centre of chest, red mole left of chost. A printer; native of Liverpool. Sentenced at Chester City Sessions, 15th October, 1897, to 5 years penal servitude for shopbreaking and possessing housebreaking implements. Licenced 5th February, 1902. X 293. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. 37.— Accrington ( Borough).— For obtain- ing food and lodging by false pretences, 11th inst.— A MAN, who gave the name of ROBERT HEYS ( supposed false), age about 23, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, clean shaved, good teeth, of smart appearance; dress, navy blue square cut jacket suit, black soft felt hat, lace boots. He took lodgings and stated that he had just joined the Police Force, and that his luggage was at Manchester ; left the following day, stating he was going to fetch the luggage, and decamped. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Beattie, Ac- crington. 38.— Sal ford ( Borough).— On Bench warrant, for failing to surrender for trial at . County Borough Sessions, 21st inst., for larceny ( person) — ESTHER CARTON, alias MARY ELLEN WATSON, ELLEN WATSON, POWELL, BRANNON, BOWNER, HARRISON, SMITH, MULDOONE, FREEMAN, & c., age 29, hoight 5 ft. 2£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, nose has been broken, cut mark right cheek, " J. B., True Love," heart and anchor left arm, " A. C. W. G." left forearm, " J. B. A. C. M. B.," heart and anchor right forearm. A native of Salford. 39. — Salford ( Borough). — For attempted murder, 23rd inst.— JOHN ROSS, age 35 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion fresh, hair ( cut short, thin on top) and moustache black, eyes hazel, left middle fingers badly cut, ends supposed missing; dress, brown jacket, dark trousers, supposed black and white tie, black soft felt hat or cap. A wood machinist; native of Scotland. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. MONTGOMER YSHIRE. 40.— Newtown ( County).— For embezzle- ment— HENRY JAMES DOVER, age about 40, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., square shoulders, walks erect, complexion pale, full face, hair ( bald on top) and heavy moustache sandy, eyes supposed blue, one forefinger deformed ; dress, Norfolk jacket suit, heather mixture, dark green cap red stripes, light lace boots with pointed toes, wearing leather watch guard, carried 2 brown bags ( J an 18 in. half- Gladstone, other an 18 in. brief), both containing samples of stationery, papers, & c. A stationer's traveller. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Williams, Newtown. 5 TAFFORDSHIRE. 41.— Wolverhampton ( Borough).— For embezzling various sums amounting to £ 160— ARTHUR II. THOMAS, ago about 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, ciean shaved ; supposed wearing frock coat, silk hat or black hard felt hat. A clerk ; native of Wolverhampton. May endeavour to enlist. Warrant issued. Information to Captj Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. SUFFOLK ( East). 42. — Ipswich ( Borough). — For wilfully neglecting his 3 children in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering— EDGAR WILLI AM TRICKER, age 24, height 5 ft. 6£ in., weight 9 stones, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, scar on left elbow, tattooed on right arm, 4 rings left hand, anchor and heart left forearm ; wearing dark clothes and black cap. A black- smith ; native of Ipswich. Warrant issued. 43.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For non- appear- ance to a summons for wilfully neglecting his 5 children in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering— ERNEST BAKER, age 32, height 5 ft. 6 in., weight about 9 stones, complexion pale, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark ; supposed dressed in mourning. A shoe finisher. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Col. Russell, Chief Con- stable, Ipswich. SUSSEX ( East). 41.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing across- frame " Empire" bicycle, 25£ in. frame, enamelled black, lined gold, transfer on head and seat column ' The Empire, J. T. Harris, 8 South St., Eastbourne" ( in gold and colours), A. B. Velox tyres, rubber pedals with divided blocks, \ in. pitch gear, fancy chain wheel, 28 by Westwood rim wheels, wide flat handle bar with forward lug, Rosser front tyre brake, front forks and crown are plain black, also front mudguard, a sharp dent may be felt under bottom tube, " No. 2013" on seat lug and bottom bracket— — MITCHELL, age 23 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light; dress, dark jacket suit, sailor knot tie, white straw liat, dark band. Supposed identical with Ernest Mitchell, Office No. 2354- 99, sentenced at Lewes, 28th November, 1898, to 9 months hard labour for larceny ( bicycle). Warrant issued. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. 45.— Hastings ( Borough).— For deserting his children— AL8ERT QUICK, age about 28, height 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair ( curly) black, clean shaved ; dress, black coat, white slop under, dark tweed trousers, red tie, dark cap. A paper- hanger; native of Hastings. He frequents low beerhouses. Warrant issued. 46.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing, be- tween 19th and 20th inst., a light brown gelding pony, aged, white face and feet; 1 set black harness, white metal mounts; and a small four- wheeled van, painted chocolate, picked out yellow, " G. Thurston, Hastings," on side panel, containing 1 sack of corn," Weston, Hastings " painted in red thereon— TWO MEN, lst, age about 19, wearing old light jacket, black hard felt hat. 2nd, age about 17, wearing old light jacket, light cloth cap. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WARWICKSHIRE. 47.— Warwick ( County).— For obtaining £ 4 14s. 6d., by a worthless cheque — ISAAC PARKER, alias WEEDON, age 35, height 6 ft. H in., complexion dark, hair light brown, side whiskers, eyes brown, large white wart left cheek ; dress, grey suit and cap. A clerk ; native of Dawley, Shropshire. Has served in the Army. Warrant issued. 48.— Warwick ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) £ 19 5s. lid.— GEORGE ANDREWS, age 23, height 5 ft. 6^ in., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache black, eyes brown, anchor left forearm, scar on forehead and left thigh, weak eyes, wearing uniform of the 6th Bn. Royal War- wickshire Regiment, in which he is a private, Regtl. No. 5562. A native of Godalming, Surrey. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ravenhall, Warwick. 49 — Birmingham ( City).— For embezzle- ment— HENRY SPENCER, age 25, height 5 ft. 3 in , stiff build, complexion fresh, round blotchy face, hair dark brown, slight moustache, eyes dark; dress, dark lounge suit, cip. A baker; native of Birmingham. Absconded 10th inst. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Rafter, Bir mingham. WILTSHIRE. 50.— Trowhr idge ( County).— For deserting her four children, leaving them chargeable to the Trowbridge and MelkBham Union since May last — MARTHA VINCE, age 35, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel; dress, dark green cloth jacket, with 2 rows of pearl buttons, dark dress, and blank straw hat. A native of Trowbridge. Was accompanied by a man, age about 30, height 5 ft. 2 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown. May be found in common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Tyler, Trowbridge. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 51.— Hull ( City). — For failing to report- Licence- holder BENJAMIN GLEDHILL, alias THOMAS HARRINGTON and KILLA. RNEY, Office No. 3254- 01, age 42, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey ( blind left), scar centre and right of forehead, 2 left and several right forearm. A labourer; native of Keighley. Sentenced at Liverpool Assize*, 14th February, 1898, to 5 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licenced 30th November, 1901. P U Y 126. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. PERSONS IN_ CUSTODY. CHESHIRE. 52.— Crewe ( County).— Remanded till 30ih inst, on several charges ot' stealing luggage from a railway station— JOHN REES, age 30, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, mous- tache sandy, eyes brown ; dress, dark suit, white straw hat, with pink, white, and blue band, light lace boots. A native of Tregarron. Was employed as a billposter. He obtained railway company's labels, which he substituted for those already placed on luggage, thereby obtaining possession. Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. DEVONSHIRE. 53.— Exeter ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, for sacrilege— GEORGE JOHN MIDDLEMISS, age 39, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes hazel; dress, dark brown plaid jacket, black vest, light striped trousers, white straw hat, white tie, white cellu- loid collar, shoes. An auctioneer's clerk; supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to the Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 54.— Staple Hill ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, charged with an indecent assault oni a male person, 14th inst., at Horfield— ROBE RT HERBERT, age 51, height 5 ft. 8£ in., complexion ruddy, square features, hair light brown, eyes hazel, sailor tattooed left forearm, star centre left and back right hand, bracelet right wrist; dress, blue serge jacket and trousers, blue cotton shirt, black tie with red stripe. A ship's fireman; states he is a native of Woolwich. Had in his possession a seaman's discharge and Federation ticket. Has visited Hull, Cardiff, and Gravesend. Information to Supt. Cooke, Staple Hill. SUSSEX ( West). 55.— Midhurst ( County). — In custody, charged with attempted suicide by shooting, 25th inst.— A MAN, age 50, height 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair grey, clean shaved, eyes brown, mole under right eyebrow, of good address and appearance ; dress, black serge suit, " H " in red ink on lining of vest and waist band of trousers. Had in his possession a six- chambered revolver, pair of spectacles in case, tortoiseshell brush and comb combined, with mirror at back, and a small gold whistle, dog's head one end. Information to Supt. Goldring, Midhurst. PROPERTY STOLEN. BERKSHIRE. 56.— Wokingham ( County).— 13th inst., either at Wellington College, or in transit there- from to Settle, Yorkshire, via Reading, Banbury, and Leicester, a small diamond crescent ( about 9 stones), about in. long, in royal blue velvet case; 1 gold pendant on small diamond slide ( shape similar to Tudor rose), 1 large diamond in centre, surrounded by smaller ones, in maroon velvet case, top of case lifting up with pin to fit pendant inside ; 1 gold ring, chased, set sapphire surrounded by brilliants, in maroon leather case. Information to Inspector Goddard, Wokingham. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 57.— Slough ( County).— 5th inst., at Datchet, a seal, silver mounted ivory handle ; 1 chatelaine, silver, with 6 silver chains, 1 threepenny piece, 1 FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 1902. THE POLICE GAZETTFI. 5 Egyptian coin, 1 small dictionary, 1 mirror, 1 comb, 2 pince- nez, 2 pencils, 1 scent bottle, and 1 button- hook, attached; 2 silver photograph frames, small; 1 gilt horse- shoe frame; 1 silver bangle ; 1 metal figured chatelaine, foreign make; 1 silver Geneva watch, second bands missing, mono- gram " E. W." on back ; 1 gold Albert, with key seal attached— By A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., stiff build, moustache dark; dress, blue jacket, hard felt hat, and supposed cord trousers. Information to Inspector Marks, Slough. ESSEX. 58.— Grays { County).— 24th inst., at Purfleet, 7 silver- plated dessert spoons ; 8 do. large prongs ; 7 do. small, all old, marked " W." on front of handles. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. 59.— Southend - on - Sea { County). — 15th inst., a gold club brooch ; 1 gold brooch set 6 diamonds and 6 pearls; 1 do. set diamond, pearls each end ; 1 do. set opal and diamonds ; 1 do. shape of two birds; 1 gold double horse shoe brooch; 1 red enamelled Yrrooch; 2 horse shoes, pearl back; 1 opal and di amond ring; 2 gold rings, 3 diamonds in each •, 1 ruby and diamond ring; 1 turquoise and pearl do.; 1 gold ring, heart thereon with initials " A. E. T."; 1 half hoop emerald ring, 7 stones; 1 fine gold neck chain; 1 gold Albert, gold horn attached; 1 lady's gold watch, " G." on back ; 1 gold bangle, set pearls and turquoise; I gold chain bangle, pad- lock attached ; 1 gold stiff bangle, chain pattern ; 1 do. thin bangle, with charms; 2 opal pins; 1 gold pin, set 2 pearls; 1 plain do., gold knob; 1 brilliant hair ornament ; 1 case of silver earrings, small, flat rims ; 1 case gold pins and 2 screws for pin ; 1 meerschaum cigar holder, gold mounted, in case. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea. HAMPSHIRE. 60.— Gosport { County).— 10th inst., a f- plate Geneva lever watch, dust cap at back, No. 375041; 1 small silver chain, snake pattern, attached. Information to Supt. Silver, Gosport. 61— Southampton { Borough).— 25th inst., a " Coaster" free wheel bicycle, black enamelled, wooden rims, back pedalling brake, reversible handle bars, wooden grips," celluloid mudguards, rat- trap pedals with toe clips, metal shield on bead, " R " stamped thereon. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 62.— Ledbury { County). — 25th inst., at Castle Froome, 1 jack plane; 1 smoothing do. ; 1 square about 12 in. long; 2 chisels ; 1 oil stone in case ; 1 screw driver ; 1 small hammer. 25th inst., by housebreoking at Matlion, 1 blue serge jacket; 1 drab vest ( old) ; 2 pairs spectacles in cases; 1 blue cotton shirt ( old). Suspicion is attached to tramps. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. KENT. 63.— Sandwich { County). — 20th inst., at Broadstairs, a gold hunter watch, " S. Smith & Son, Ltd., Strand, No. 152931" on dial; 1 gold curb pattern Albert, with metal match and sovereign purse combined, attached. Information to Supt. Chaney, Sandwich. < oi.— Seabrook { County).— 20th inst., at Westenhanger racecourse, Stanford, a silver half- hunter Geneva lever watch, No. 33307 ; ] 15 ct. gold curb pattern Albert, gold pencil case and one- third of a spade guinea attached ; 1 card case ; 2 silver mounted scent bottles; 1 small tortoise- phell handle pen knife, 2 blades. Information to Supt. Hollands, Sandgate. 65.— Margate { Borough).— 14th inst., by housebreaking, 1 round silver mug, nearly plain, about 1 gill ; 1 silver butter knife, about 8 in. long, solid silver, including handle, initials " E. J." and " C. B." ; 1 masonic jewel of the Union Lodge, Margate, gold, blue enamel face, silver horse thereon; 1 masonic arch jewel, set brilliants; 3 gold studs, plain crossed lines on head ; 1 gold stud, chased, crossed star on head; 1 pair large black binoculars, black leather binding, screw of eye piece defective ; 1 snake bracelet, gold head and tail, twisted hair body, ruby eyes; 12 solid Bilver tea spoons, " E. C. B." thereon ; about 4 do., marked " M. G." or " A. and M. G." ; 6 fish knives and forks, plated, bone handles; 6 dessert knives and forks, pearl handles, lily of valley on blades ; 1 silver watch, Swiss, key- winding, open face ; 1 old English silver l « ver watch, out of repair, glass missing; 1 brown leather Gladstone bag, in good condition ; 1 clothes brush, ebony back, eye for hanging; 1 old embossed silver mug, about a pint; 1 bracelet composed of 6 or 7 pieces of bog oak, each piece in form of irregular shaped medallion, about 2 in. long, gold harp in centre of each, surrounded with shamrock leaves, gold back, each medallion joined together with 2 or 3 gold links; 1 chased gold band bracelet, about J in. wide; 2 old gold rings, set pearls, several missing; 1 large old gold ring, " C. B." engraved inside ; 1 old gold mourning ring, hair under glass; 1 gold pin, set onyx, black one side, red the other, white streak between on face ; 1 small round gold pin, set diamond ; 1 old gold watch chain, small links, broken ; 1 silver locket, " C. G." engraved on front, large oval; 2 short silver chains; 2 or 3 old brooches; and a Brownie camera. Information to the Chief Constable, Margate. 66.— Ramsgate ( Borough). — 20th inst., from a lodging house, a single- breasted blue serge jacket and vest, black bone buttons ; 1 white silk handkerchief— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 21, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fair, hair brown, prominent cheek bones ; dress, brown plaid jacket, grey trousers, green tie, check cap, boots. He left behind a case containing 12 certificates of discharge for seamen, in name of Thomas Rowbotham. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Rams- gate. LEICES TERSHIRE. 67.— Leicester { Borough).— Between 21st and 24th inst., by housebreaking, a gilt clock, shape of barrel, 16 in. by 12 in., a woman leaning on barrel one side, white goat standing on hind legs other, white dial, black figures ; 1 do., 15 in. by 9 in., blue dial, gold figures, child each side with a bar through arms and across back ; 1 silver plated cruet stand, shape of waggon, drawn by a swan, handle at back, stands on six wheels, glasses missing; 1 small plain silver plated cruet stand, glasses missing; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold watch, keyless, " M. P." engraved on back, engraved cases, " Curtis, Market Place, Leicester," on works ; 1 lady's 9 ct. do., keyless, fancy dial; 1 do. neck chain, large links, in good condition ; 1 22 ct. gold wedding ring, new ; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold dress do., set 5 diamonds, 1 missing, broken inside ; 1 lady's 9 ct. gold buckle ring; I 15 ct. gold signet ring, bloodstone, flaw therein; 1 gold bracelet, about in. wide, ivy leaves engraved thereon, " E. Barratt " inside. Since 22nd inst., 1 set Jennings' patent bits, Nos. 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13; 3 counter sinks ; I square rymer ; 3 bits ( 1 1J in. nose, 1 in. spoon, 1 j in. spoon) ; 1 brace; 1 screw driver ; 2 files; 1 gimlet; 1 hand bag, brown leather, 2 ft. long, fastens with 3 steel catches, nearly new ; 2 painters' slops ( 1 short; 1 long, " Smith, High St.," thereon); 1 pair paper- hanger's scissors, marked " Eye Witness" ; 1 square, and 1 half round shave hook ; 1 paper- hanger's brass roller ; 1 pallet knife ; 2 chisel do.; 1 2 ft. rule ; 1 scraper, and 2 or 3 small paint brushes, some marked " W." ; 1 pair lace boots, size 7, in good condition, cuts in right. Between 24th and 25th inst., 1 Norfolk cycling jacket, grey Scotch tweed, grey bone buttons, 4 usual pockets; 1 greenish tweed jacket, cut straight down front, green bone buttons with black edges, 3 pockets; 1 grey tweed jacket and vest, grey bone buttons, flaps to pockets; 1 tweed jacket and vest, black buttons, 4 ordinary pockets. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leicester. SURREY. 68.— Guildford { County).— 17th inst., at Sendholme, Send, a quantity of table silver, old English pattern, plain with crest, crown with arm and hand holding dagger, motto " Nil Admirari " on scroll underneath, on handles ; 32 table forks ; 20 dessert do. ; 14 dessert spoons ; 20 table do. ; 8 tea do.; 1 gravy do.; 2 sauce ladles ; 1 soup do., makers Carrington & Co., 130 Regent Street, London, W.; 1 large silver double inkstand on solid silver tray, glasses missing; 1 round embossed silver pepper pot; 4 small silver salt cellars; 2 small silver pepper pots ; 1 do. mustard pot; 5 silver spoons; 1 silver sauce boat; 2 silver pepper pots ( 1 round) ; 3 do. salt cellars, marked " P" and " F. O." scratched thereon; 1 silver salver, 12 in., with crest as above in centre; 1 silver cigarette box, with monogram " H. W. L. O. R."; 1 silver fruit dish, oval ; 1 silver cake basket; several silver cream jugs ( some old) ; 1 silver tea caddy and spoon, Queen Anne pattern, fluted, made by Army and Navy Stores; 3 tops to silver candlesticks; 1 large silver ash tray ; 1 glass and silver circular inkstand; 6 silver tea spoons ( small); 1 hanging label " Madeira," 1 do. " Sherry" for decanters; 1 embossed silver serviette ring, " M. A. L." ; 2 plain do., " Annie " and " Arthur " ; 2 pair black dress trousers; 1 pair light grey trousers ; 1 pair dark grey do., hip pockets; 1 pair dark blue- grey do., makers Macquarie, Guildford ; 1 double- breasted black vest ( Macquarie, Gaildford); 1 blue serge do. ( Gammon, Gaildford); 1 briar and several other pipes. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Page, Guildford. 69.— Hersham { County).— 13th mat., by housebreaking, at Esher, a lady's American watch ; 1 gold watch, French make ; 1 silver lever do., " H. S., 1888," engraved on outer case; 1 lady's silver do., engraved cases ; 1 plain silver bracelet; 1 gold curb chain ; 1 heart- shaped pendant, set brilliants ; 1 set gold studs ; and 30s. Information to Supt. Boon, Hersham. SUSSEX ( East). 70— Ore { County).— 16th inst., at Bexhill, a silver lever watch, " J. H., 096" on inside of case, silver chain attached ; 1 Geneva do., No. 189453, steel chain attached; 1 lever do., curb chain attached; 1 watch, gun metal, black face, gold hands, " E. R. Dann " inside of case, silver snake pattern chain and fourpenny piece attached; 1 small Geneva watch, " F. L." on inside of case, silver snake chain attached. Information to Supt. Elphinstone, Ore, near Hastings. 71.— Eastbourne { Borough).— 14th inst., supposed during transit from New Southgate to Eastbourne, a small brown cardboard box, con- taining 1 gold curb bracelet; 1 gold, round link pattern do., necklace to match, fastens with clasp, set amethysts; 1 long gold tine link chain; 1 lady's small gold ring, plaited pattern ; 1 small gold horse shoe safety pin ; 1 gold dove brooch with small heart pendant; 1 small square gold brooch, chased ; 1 small pearl do. 72.— Eastbourne { Borough).— 25th inst., 1 large plain gold cigarette case, set 10 or 12 turquoise, push piece set large turquoise ( stone 6unk in), containing a cheque on Barclay & Co.' s Bank, Eastbourne, drawn by F. H. Stapley, in favour of Smallwood Metcalfe for £ 1 Is., not endorsed, and various cards with addressee thereon, and £ 3. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. 73.— Hastings { Borough). — Between 7th and 11th inst., during transit from Carshalton to Hastings, a flat gold bangle, plain back, chased trellis work front, snap fastening and safety chain ; 1 lady's gold ring, thin, set 2 pearls, 2 emeralds, and 2 rubies; 1 fine gold spray brooch ; 1 long bar brooch, gilt, set pearls; 1 safety pin, true lover's knot. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 74.— Wakefield { City).— Between 11th and 12th inst., by officebreaking, 8 cheques ( 1 for £ 21 3s. 10d., drawn by Tean Hall Agency, London; 1 for £ 7 0s. 4d., drawn by Jos. Baker, Stockport; 1 for £ 1 19s. 6d., drawn by E. P. Falle, Jersey ; 1 for £ 1 6s. 9d., drawn by A. M. Harvey, Newton Abbott; 1 for 18s. 9d., drawn by M. Teague, Plymouth; 1 for £ 53 9s. 7d., drawn by the Inland Revenue ; 1 for £ 1 18s., drawn by Joshua Lord, Bury; 1 for £ 4 15s., drawn by I. Pemberton, Warrington), all made payable to Thomas Marriott & Son, Balne Mills, Wakefield— may be crossed; 1 Postal Order for 10s., 3 postage stamps affixed; 1 £ 5 Bank of England note, No. U/ 84 38231, Manchester, 1st April, 1901; 1 cheque book on the York City and County Banking Co., Ltd., Wakefield Branch, cheques Nos. 23793 to 23808 inclusive, unused, green backs with Order — 48 printed thereon, white leaves with blue printing; 1 small canvas shot bag, containing about 15s.; 1 £ 2 gold piece, date 1887 ; 1 George III. sovereign ; 1 florin, 1849 first issue; 15s. worth stamps ( from £ d. to 9d.); and £ 32— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., slight build, com- plexion, hair and slight moustache dark, one hand supposed cut. Information to Chief Constable Harris, Wake- field. PROPERTY RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 75.— P Division.— Horse and Ralli car ( Case No. 4, 6th June last, and Case No. 45, lst inst.) SHROPSHIRE. 76.— Oswestry { County).— Bicycle, Cast No. 61, 22nd inst. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 1902. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 77— S Division.— 26th ult., a black gelding pony, aged, 14 hands, star on forehead, mouse colour nose, off fore fetlock white, both hind 1 hoofs and fetlocks white, short mane and tail. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ESSEX. £ 10 REWARD. 7^— Epping ( County). — During night of 26th ult., at Abridge, a dark bay mare, rising 6 years, 15 hands 1 in., near forefoot black, windgall HEREFORDSHIRE. 79.— Bromyard ( County).— 23rd inst., in a i shed by the roadside, at March Cowaine, the body of A MAN, age about 46, length 5 ft. 9 in., hair I and moustache turning grey, eyes grey ; dress, black jacket and vest, moleskin trousers, blue | striped cotton shirt, grey cap, old lace boots. ' Found in pockets a small steel square, marked ! " A. Morgan," 1 steel bit, 1 small compass, and 1 j halfpenny. Appearance of a tramping engine ! fitter. I Information to Supt. Lewis, Bromyard. NOR THA MPTONSHIRE. 80.— Peterborough ( City).— 23rd inst., in a 3rd class carriage on the Great Northern Railway, the body of a newly- born MALE CHILD, wrapped in a piece of rag, the Evening Star newspaper, dated " 22nd August, 1902," and an old piece of common black oilcloth. Information to Chief Constable Lawson, City Police, Peterborough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 81 — Leeds ( City).— Abandoned, 13th inst., in the Roman Catholic Cathedral, a clean and well nourished MALE CHILD, age 3 months, hair light, eyes blue ; dress, long flannel binder, long white cotton gown, white woollen shawl, faded pink and brown shawl, and two pieces of white flannel round head. Information to Major Tarry, Chief Constable, Leeds. APPREHENSIONS. thereon, off hind hock capped, switch tail, in good condition. Value £ 40. The above reward will be paid by Mr. A. W. Bayles, grocer, Abridge, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and the recovery of the mare. Information to Supt. Pryke, Epping. 82 — Metropolitan Police District, X Division.— ALFRED HAYDEN, Case No- 3, 25th July last. 83. — Cheshire, Crewe ( County). — FREDERICK JAS. LEONARD, Case No. 8, 20th June last. 84.— Derbyshire, Chesterfield ( County).— ARTHUR WILSON, Case No. 12, 12th July, 1901. 85 — Derbyshire, Chesterfield ( Borough).— Supervisee JESSE HUTCHINSON, Office No. 572- 02, Case No. 9, 25th ult., and sentenced at Sheffield, 22nd, to 2 months hard labour for failing to report. 8 6— Leicester shire, Leicester ( Borough).— ROBERT LOWE, HENRY MEYER, and HENRY RANKIN, Case No. 25, 22nd inst. S7.— Staffordshire, Longton ( County). — FRANK WRIGHT, alias DRAYCOTT, Case No. 30, loth inst. 88 .— Surrey, Dorking ( County).- E. SOTHEBY, alias JACKSON, Case No. 28, 1st inst, 89. — Sussex ( East), Haywards Heath ( County).— WILLIA M WOODFIELD, Case No. 29, and JOHN GRITT, Case No. 30, 22nd inst. 90.— Wiltshire, Swindon ( County).-* — POVEY, Case No. 42,15th inst., and property recovered. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSION SOUGHT. NORFOLK. 91.— King's Lynn ( Borough).— For em. bezzlement— GEORGE EDWARD BUSH,' age 26, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion fresh, high cheek bones, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes hazel. A wine and spirit merchant's clerk; native of l'eterboro'. May be found in company of betting men. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, King's Lynn. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 92.— Y Division.— By housebreaking, a silver medal, 3 in. wide, £ in. thick, figure of late Empress Frederick of Germany, one side, " Pre- sented to Dr. C. A. Innes, Deputy Surgeon General," on other ; 1 large gold brooch, set 3 topaz ( 1 large) in centre; 1 large Mosaic do., set in gold ; 1 Indian gold filigree do., large blue stone in centre ; 1 silver shawl do., with blue enamel; 1 Scotch pebble do. ; 1 gold shield do., set rubies and rose diamonds ; 1 small gold do., set amethyst ( 1 stone missing); 1 small gold safety pin do., set turquoise; 1 old gold do., set large amethyst; 1 gold bar do., set 2 amethysts; 1 gold filigree do., set 2 amethysts ; 1 lady's gold ring, set 5 pearls; 1 large gold locket, cross of emeralds on outside ; 1 18 ct. gold signet ring, set bloodstone ; 1 gold necklet, 3 gold beads in centre. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Y'ard, S. W. BUCKINGHA MS HI RE. M.— High Wycombe ( Borough).— 25th inst., a silver American lever watch, single case, white dial, gold hands, black numerals, seconds hand, J- plate, dent in back. Information to Head Constable Sparling, High Wycombe. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending August 23rd, 1902, with the results, etc. Office No. 2366— 00 3377— 01 2232— 98 3188— 00 801— 02 2320— 99 2027— 00 1194— 01 1684— 02 2911— 01 19— 97 348— 02 1139— 02 2864— 01 1232— 00 126— 98 '" 692— 02 2260— 01 ^ 006 — 02 NAME. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Result. Date and Place. Name and Division of Officer. ALDEli, HENRY J. BROWNING, HENRY CARU1CK, MAY DENHAM, FREDK. GARTELL. JAMES HARVEY, JOHN JOHNSON, HY. JONES, WILLIAM JONES, WILLIAM KIRBY, EDITH LAlNti, WILLIAM MCGRATH, GEORGE MACLEAN, ARCHIE MONTAOUE. HENRY RAY, JOSEPH HIST, JOSEPH SPRADBl'RY, WM. WALLACE, CHARLES WILKINSON, THOMAS False pretences Drunk and dis. Housebreaking Housebreaking Lar. ( welshing) Begging letter frauds P. of C. Act Rogue & vag. Larceny Housebreaking Housebreaking 4c receiving Drunk and dis. Assault Housebreaking P. of C. Act. Larceny Larceny ( lodger) Failing to report Larceny Same Name Same Name MAY MACK GEO. LANGKORD. THOS. MERRITT JOHN STONE GEORGE GROVE Same Name PHILLIP POTTS MARY E. CHURCH Same Name Same Name Same Name GEORGE CLARKE JOSEPH WILLIAMS Same Name FRANCIS H. HART- LAND Same Name JOHN A. DEVET 18 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 18 months h. l. 3 years p. s. 2 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 2 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 5 yrs p. s. and 3 yrs supn. 10 days h. l. 21 days h. l. 3 years p. s. 12 months h. l. 14 days h. l. 4 yrs p. s. and 3 yrs supn. Bound over in £ 2 12 months h. l. 21st Aug., S. L. Sess. 16th Aug, Woolwich P. Ct. 20th Aug., S. L. Sess. 18th Aug., Manchester 21st Aug., Salford Sess. 20th Aug., S. L. Sess. 13th Aug.. Brighton 16th Aug.. W. L. P. Ct. 20th Aug., Bow St. P. Ct. 20th Aug.. S. L. Sess. 20th Aug.. S. L. Sess. 17th Aug.. W. Ham P. Ct. 13th Aug., W. Ham P. Ct. 18tl> Aug.. Manchester 16th Aug.. Marlborough St. P. Ct. 20th Aug., Wimbledon P. Sess. 20th Aug., S. L. Sess. 23rd Aug., Clerkenwell P. Ct 20th Aug., S. L. Sess. Known to Warder Harmau, H. M. Prison, Wandsworth : alsD to P. S. Beard and P. S. Gully, C. I. D., L. Known to P. S. Holford, C. I. D., R ; also to P. S. Nursey, C. I. D., R. Known to Miss Steet. H. M. Prison, Holloway : also to l'. S. Haigh, and P. C. Cam, C. I. D., P. Knuwn to P. C. Egan, 93M, and on K. Known to P. S. White, C. I. D., 1! : also to Salfoid Police. Known to P. S. Bedford, 61J : also to P. S. Grahl, C. I. D., K, and P. C. Blackmore, C. I. D.. P. Known to P. C. Clyne, C. I. D., II. Known to P. S. Nursey, C. I. D . T. and P. C. Burrows, 3061'. Known to P. C. Patrick, 336 City ; also to Local Inspector Nicholls, K. Known to Miss Pvniger, H. M. Prison, Wormwood Scrubs; also to P. C. Voice, 451V. Known to Warder Cook, H. M. Prison, Brixton: also to P. S. Haigh and P. C. Cam, C. I. D.. P Known to P. C. Hope, 61KR, and Sergt. Grahl, O. I. D.. K. Known to Insp. Moon, D, and P. S. Cridland. C. I. D., K. Known to Insp. Warton, X. Known to Warder Cook, H. M. Prison, Brixton; also to P. S. Curry, C. I. D., C. Known to P. C. Murray, 674V : also to P. S. Elibage, C. I. D., W. Known to P. S. Puscy, C. I. D., M : also to P. C. Keys, C. I. D., L. Known to P. C. Murray, C. I. D., Y. and P. C. Selby. C. I. IX, G, Known to P. C. Earl, 9 Gravesend Boro : also to P. S. Hanly, C. I. D.. M. LOIF DOX.— PHIICTKD ron HU UUKIRZI SRIR » >* BR7 Omen ar J. J. KULIHRR A Co., Lro., 99, Vioroati Sraser, S. W.; 33, SUA WULU* STREET, B. C.; IXD MTRSHILSEI WORKS, S. B. M081