THE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1898. VOL. XV., No. 1468 REGULATIONS. 1. All anturnnceinents for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all eommimications relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SOOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted ni une 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, ami the e. ract conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of 15s. per portrait, and of 7s. ( id. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of n'it less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person is required to be inserted and iw warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be. signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and, as far as pract icable, they are alphabet ically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes part iculars 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. ' LO. In all cases the officer signing the request fur the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from sueh 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. Annouiwements 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. R. ANDERSON, Editor. NOTICE 1.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as follows :— ( a) Regulations at top of first page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged, as far as practicable, in alphabetical order. ( c) Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 8). 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 GAZTTEE, may be at once notified to the Editor. INDEX TO SPECIAL NOTICES AND CAUTIONS Which have appeared in the POLICE GAZETTE during the past twelve months. BLANCH & CO., 171, High Street, Putney, and BRODERICK, J., Cleveland Road, Barnes. ( P. G., No. 1396, May 14, 1897.) CIRCULAR ADVERTISING CO. ( P. G., No. 1442, October 22, 1897.) DENNIS & HILL, GUESSING COMPETITION. ( P. G., No. 1456, December 10, 1897.) DOVE & CO., " TALTO PUZZLE." ( P. G., No. 1392, April 30, 1897.) GAME & PUZZLE CO., Crouch Hill, " CAN I DO IT " PUZZLE. ( P. G., No. 1396, May 14, 1897.) GOODE, ERNEST, 184, Oxford Street. ( P. G., No. 1456, December 10, 1897.) JOHNSON & CO., " HOME EMPLOYMENT." ( P. G., No. 1458, December 17, 1897.) MONOCHROME PORTRAIT CO., Ealing. ( P. G., No. 1444, October 29, 1897.) SCOTCH DRAPERY FRAUD. ( P. G., No. 1380, March 19, 1897.) SOUTH KENSINGTON FINE ARTS ASSOCIA- TION. ( P. G., No. 1460, December 24, 1897.) THEOBALD & CO., 19, Farringdon Street. ( P. G., No. 1452, November 26, 1897.) SPECIAL NOTICE. The Metropolitan Police are warned by the Govern- ment " Emigrants' Information Office," Broadway, Westminster, that advertisements which have lately appeared in Provincial Newspapers, offering employ- ment to young women in hotels, & c., in South Africa, are not genuine. And men named ANNETT and PORTER are specially mentioned. The utmost caution is needed in relation to such advertisements, and the Emigrants' Information Office will give information at any time if applied to. If any such advertisements should still appear, the newspapers inserting them might be warned by the Police of the locality. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. WARWICKSHIRE. l.— Birmingham ( City). — For the murder of Police Constable Snipe, whilst in the execution of his duty, 18th July, 1897— GEORGE WILLIAMS, alias CLOGGY, age about 22, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., stiff build, face blotched, hair light; dress, when last seen, black reefer jacket and vest, dark mixture trousers, black hard felt hat. A glass beveller. Native of Birmingham. Is a member of the Glass Bevellers Society, and is believed to have called on local secretaries. May be working in the name of Smith. Photograph may be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Birmingham. o METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 2. G Division.— For stealing, 13th inst\ 2 traveller's sample cases ( 1 bl& ck leather, brass fittings, size 20 in. long by 14 in. high, fitted with trays ; 1 black leather with nickel- plated fittings, 20 in. long by 14 in. high, fitted with trays) ; brown leather handbag, brass fittings, 16 in. long, 18 in. high, con- taining— 4 gold keyless hunting repeaters, Nos. 9483, 9645, 311409. 400043; 1 rolled gold repeater, No. 82975 ; 12 lady's gold keyless, Nos. 21050, 21051, 21053, 21055,' 21057, 21059, 21062, 21061, 21065, 21067, 21070, 21071 ; 188 silver, oxydised and metal, Nos. 652549,673657,673660,673647,673649,673663, 673667, 675020, 675024, 673651, 673654, 673639, 673644, 674334, 674326, 670647, 670982, 670692, 670688, 674147, 671149, 674881, 674884, 674887, 674890, 674899, 674901, 674912, 674903, 670699, 670700, 670703, 21067, 21070, 21071, 21050, 21051, 21053, 21055, 21057, 21059, 21062, 21064, 21065, 674325, 674329, 670649, 670986, 674877, 674879, 674894, 674896 ( stamped " Cyrus G. T." on dials and works), 10008, 10166, 10558, 10790, 10794, 10798, 10887, 10901, 11095, 11141, 7078, 11357, 11485, 11489, 11496, 11546, 11630, 11659, 11723, 11724. 11725, 11942, 12124, 12138, 12345, and from 12149 to 12182 ( all stamped " The Plan Watch," and trade mark, either an arm holding battle- axe, or Prince of Wales feathers on movements, and Nos. scratched inside outer case); 644846, 179445, 649964, 619965, 649966, 649967, 649968, 626178, 2304, 2898, 2730, 226180, 20290, 659112, 20263, 20265, 650440, 1870, 1164,3007,6518,653548,9483,9645,311409,292103, 650835, 663523,657091,20765,20729, 20730,20278, 20284, 20271, 20146, 20272, 20273, 20274, 20258, 20259.20260, 20261,657656,657660,647884,647886, 483, 21028, 21029, 21030, 652563, 649969, 672005, 672606, 671165— a . MAN, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown; dress, dark grey jacket suit, hard felt hat; military appear- ance. Warrant issued. 3.— J. Division. — For obtaining goods by false pretences— THOMAS SUTTON, age 52, height 5ft. in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown ( turning grey), eyes hazel, tender feet; dress, dark tweed jacket, cardigan, and P. and 0. cap. A licenced shoeblack, No. 467. May be found at Brighton. Supposed a native of Leicester. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 4.— For obtaining £ 6,000 by false pretences— ALFRED GEORGE RAIKES, late of 4, Copthall Chambers, E. C., and 13, Carlton Road, Ealing, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion sallow, hair, moustache and eyes brown ; of smart military appearance. A Stockbroker; absconded about 15th November last. Warrant issued. 5.— For being concerned with a man in custody for fraud — EDGAR RODRIGNEZ SAVIGNY, supposed a Spaniard, age 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, hair ( glossy) black, moustache dark, speaks with a foreign accent; dress, black frock coat suit, dark overcoat silk facings, high hat. Has used the names of Nathan, da Costa, Hermann, Ilerz and Batzer. A Director of the Klondyke Gold Mining and Trading Company, Limited; late Managing Director of the London and South Eastern Bank, 117, Cannon Street, E. C. Supposed accom- panied by a woman, age about 26, tall, slight build, complexion fair, hair light. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1898. BERKSHIRE. 6.— Reading ( Borough). — For larceny, 18tli and 21st ult.— HELEN or ELLEN HUCKER, age 20 to 25, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fair, nose deformed, apparently only one nostril, top missing, the remaining portion very much on one side; dress, dark green cloak, with high collar, dark dress, black felt hat trimmed red, or black sailor hat with dark ribbon. She took lodgings and obtained various articles by false pretences from shopkeepers. Information to Captain Henderson, Chief Constable, Reading. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 7.— Buckingham ( Couniy). — For arson, 24th ult.— NORMAN GUEBINS, age 46, height 5 ft. 8 in. complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel; dress, pilot cloth coat, light cord trousers, peak cap. A native of Brill. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Clarke, Buckingham; or Inspector Knight, Brill. CHESHIRE. 8. — Middlewich ( County). — For larceny ( person)— JOHN CARTY, an Irishman, age 38, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes ( rather sore) blue, right eyebrow larger than left; dress, black morning coat, vest and trousers, red and black plaid scarf, black peak cap, heavy nailed lace boots ( new). Warrant issued. £ 2 REWARD. 9.— Middlewich ( County).— For deserting his wife and family— WILLIAM CULLEN, age 32, height 6 ft., stout build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache sandy, eyes blue. A labourer. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Northwich Union for such information as will lead to the arrest of Cullen. Information to Supt. Large, Middlewich. 10.— Nantwich ( County).— For stealing, 6th inst., a quantity of wearing apparel and £ 4 15s. at Crewe— A WOMAN, age about 22, height about 5 ft., complexion pale, hair ( fringe in front) and eyes brown, point of chin prominent; dress, black three quarter jacket, black skirt, brown felt sailor hat, trimmed brown velvet band and brown feathers, black spotted veil. A domestic servant. She obtains situations, and during the temporary absence of the family, commits a larceny and decamps. Information to Supt. Meredith, Nantwich. CUMBERLAND. 11.— Whitehaven ( County). — For larceny ( bailee), 8th November, 1897— ARTHUR FORBES STANLEY, alias SANDOR SAGAWA and DR. VERNE, age about 43, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., rather stout build, complexion, hair and ( bushy) moustache dark, eyes dark brown, full round face; dress, dark rough black frock coat, grey striped trousers, brown gaiters, black soft felt hat, usually carries an umbrella. Supposed a native of Gloucester or Birmingham. Is a quack doctor and visits market places. Was employed a few years ago as agent for the firm of Sequah, at Kingston- on- Thames and Richmond. May be accompanied by a woman, age about 17. slight build, a native of Swansea. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Kelly, Whitehaven. DENBIGHSHIRE. 12.— Denbigh ( County).— For stealing, 1st inst., a new black overcoat, velvet collar; 1 new black coat and vest; 1 pair ribbed flannel drawers ; 1 pair socks ; 1 collar and front; 1 pair imitation gold studs ; 1 silver lever watch, " R. H." inside both cases, maker R. Hughes, Llangollen; 4 Postal Orders ( 2 for 10s. 6d., 1 for 7s. 6d., and 1 for Is. 6d.). — A man who gave the name of — STEPHENSON, age about 26, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, clean- shaved, wearing the stolen clothing, light cap, brown lace boots. He took lodgings, stating he was an engineer on the L. and N. W. Railway. Supposed identical with man, case No. 41, 17th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Denbigh. DEVONSHIRE. 13.— Exeter ( County).— For stealing £ 20 10s. — LILY COLLINS, age 21, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in. complexion pale, thin face, hair dark brown ; dress black dress, brown cloth cape trimmed light brown fur round neck and down front, supposed brown hat. A native of London. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. DORSETSHIRE. 14.— Blandford ( County).— For larceny ( dwel- ling house), and burglariously breaking out of same — Supervisee WILLIAM GREAVES, alias MIL- LIGAN and ATKINSON, Office No. 3218- 97, age 38, height 5ft. 5A in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, clean shaven, lost left arm from above elbow ; scar forehead, upper lip, left knee and back 1st right finger ; mole right armpit, nape of neck, right of navel and near right nipple. A native of Longtoft. Sentenced at York Sessions, 3rd October, 1893, to 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for larceny. Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 26th October, 1897. T 423. Warrant issued.| Information to Inspector Brown, Blandford. 15.— Dorchester ( County).— For larceny, 10th inst.— WILLIAM SANDERS, age 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes ( small) hazel, large dot right forearm ; dress, brown coat, blue guernsey, blue trousers, black silk neckerchief, black cap with bright leather peak. Belongs to the Naval Reserve. Native of Exmouth ; supposed also known at Exeter. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Burden, Dorchester. ESSEX. 16.— Chelmsford (' ounty).— For stealing, 31st ult., at Writtle Manor, 1 diamond bar brooch, set 5 large diamonds with smaller ones between, in case, " Searles" marked inside; 1 diamond crescent brooch, has been repaired, scratch on bottom, in case, " Goldsmiths Alliance " marked inside ; 1 gold diamond bangle, large cats- eye in centre set diamonds — A MAN, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion very pale, hair grey on temples, clean- shaved, can speak French ; dress, dark rough pilot cloth three- quarter overcoat, silk facings, dark trousers, light cloth peak cap. He called at a house, stating he was a butler out of employment, and that whilst in an infirmary in London his wife eloped with another man. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. 17.— Saffron Walden ( County).— For assault on police— ISRAEL SAVILL, alias BOWY, age 35, height about 5 ft. 3 in., hair brown, moustache sandy, right thigh has been broken, hip- joint is mis- placed which causes him to limp slightly ; dress, dark coat and vest, cord trousers, black scarf, black or brown hard felt hat, heavy lace boots, all soiled with lime. A labourer. Native of Aldbury, Herts. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Walden. 18.— Southend on Sea ( County).— For em- bezzlement— FREDERICK ELSDON, age 18, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., slight build, complexion sal- low, sharp features, hair and eyes dark brown, first finger of left hand deformed; dress, black diagonal jacket and vest, dark cord trousers, brown cloth cap, blue and white spotted neckerchief, jack boots. A carman, late of Southend. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea. FLINTSHIRE. 19.— Mold ( County).— For stealing £ 7 18s. 3d. — JOHN THOMPSON alias RUNCORN, age 55, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion swarthy, hair ( turning grey) dark, moustache iron grey, eyes dark, arms and breast tatooed; dress, black jacket, blue slop, cord trousers, black cap, strong lace boots. A farm labourer. Supposed a native of Runcorn or Warring- ton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davies, Mold. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 20.— Stroud ( County).— For stealing a bicycle ( recovered)— JOHN HENSEY, alias EDWARDS, age about 21 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes dark, cut mark over right eye which causes the eyelid to drop slightly ; dress, dark brown Newmarket coat, blue jacket and vest, dark slate coloured trousers with stripe, dark tie, stand- up collar, dark brown cloth cap with brass swift on front, Oxford shoes, wears a gold ring set milk stone with blue spot in centre on left little finger. Supposed a native of London. Absconded 1st inst. Warrant issued, Information to Supt. Harrison, Stroud. 21.— Gloucester ( County). — For obtaining money by false pretences— WILLIAM HENRY MORRIS, age 23 to 26, height about 5 ft. 2 in., com- plexion sallow, hair and slight moustache dark, eyes ( peculiar looking) hazel, speaks quickly and with London accent; dress, long brown overcoat, dark plaid lining, rough serge jacket, blue serge trousers, black soft felt hat. Has been employed for the last few months as a bus inspector, and formerly for a Sewing Machine Company at Kingswood, Bristol. Absconded 4th inst., accompanied by his wife and child ( about 12 months old). Supposed a native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Philpott, Gloucester. HAMPSHIRE. 22. Aldershot ( County).— For stealing, 16th inst., at South Camp, 1 black jacket and vest, rough material, nearly new; 1 pair grey stripe tweed trousers ; 1 ^- length brown overcoat, brown velvet collar, nearly new; 1 black cloth cap ; 1 pair brown boots, size 6; 1 white shirt; 1 pair brown kid gloves; 1 blue bow tie; 1 white stand up collar; 1 cream colour silk handkerchief; 1 9ct. gold albert, long and short links; 1 pair gold sleeve links; 1 set gold studs, chased; 1 pair plain silver sleeve links, and 1 set silver studs to match; 1 silver scarf pin, shape of fox's head and horse shoe ; 1 gold horseshoe pin, set imitation diamond— ROBERT CORLESS, age 21, height 5 ft. 4 ins, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar back of head, right forearm, and little finger left hand ; supposed wearing the stolen cloth- ing. A native of Sandbach. Is a deserter from the Devon Regiment. 23.- Aldershot ( County).— For failing to appear to a summons for cruelty to his children— JOSEPH DOYLE, age 33, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., face pock marked, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, whiskers iron grey, moustache sandy, silver plate on crown of head ; has a downcast look ; dress, green overcoat, black vest, light trousers, black hard felt hat, Wellington boots with tops cut oft'. A tailor. May seek employment at military barracks. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 24.— Fareham ( County).— For stealing an open face silver watch PEARCE, age about 45, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair ( cut short.) brown, clean shaved, tattooed back one hand, brown stain on finger nails ; dress, blue reefer coat, brown cardigan jacket, blue guernsey, blue cloth trousers, black leather peak cap, gold and red flag encircled by laurel leaves on front. Re- presented himself to be a diver in the employ of the Board of Trade. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. 25.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For stealing, 29th ult., a lady's gold Geneva watch, open face, gold hands, no seconds hand, " Gertrude " engraved on inside case; 1 gentleman's gold- plated metal chain, curb pattern, seal attached set two stones ( one brownish, the other grey); 1 pair sleeve links, imitation gold ; 1 tortoise- shell handle pocket knife, four blades— RICHARD MARSHALL, a German, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair, small moustache and eyes dark ; one front tooth de- ficient ; speaks English fairly well; dress, dark double- breasted three- quarter overcoat, dark jacket and vest, stand- up collar, turn- down points, spotted tie with pin set grey pebble, brownish cap. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 26.— Southampton ( Borough).— For larceny ( iwi'Zgf)— HENRY GLOUCESTER LE GROVE, age 37, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion, hair and beard dark. Stated he was an oculist. He obtains goods on the hire system and then disposes of them. Left on 14th inst., supposed for the north. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. HERTFORDSHIRE. 27.- Bishop's Stortford.—( County).— For an aggravated assault on a female, 4th inst.— HENRY SCOTT, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair brown, flat nose turned up at point, stoops slightly; dress, light coat and trousers, dark ribbed waistcoat, light cap, dirty brown boots. A butcher native of Bishop's Stortford ; supposed known at Braintree, Saffron Walden, and at the Central Meat Market. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Duke, Bishop's Stortford. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1898. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 28. — Criminal Investigation Depart- ment. — Woodcut portrait and description of FRANK FLEMING, alias WELSH, whose appre- hension is sought for being concerned with others, in custody, for conspiring to obtain furniture, & c., with intent to defraud. Age 33, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion, hair, moustache and eyes dark, supposed a small blue scar near right cheek- bone; wearing dark clothes and black hard felt hat. Sup- posed a native of London. Is believed to have been proprietor of a public- house at Berry Point, Wales, some years ago. ( See Case No. 67, 31st ult.) Warrant issued. AYRSHIRE. 29.— Ayr ( County).— Woodcut portrait and des- cription of DONALD KERR, whose apprehension is sought for wilful fire raising and theft, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, moustache reddish brown, eyes ( small and sunken) dark, promi- nent nose, hangs his head when walking, suffers from rheumatism in legs; dress, dark blue serge jacket suit, black felt hat, wearing gold studs, sleeve links, ring and watch chain. A drapery salesman ; native of Caithness. Is addicted to drink. Has friends in South Africa. May endeavour to go abroad. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable of Ayrshire, Ayr. ESSEX. 30.— Saffron Walden ( County). — Por- trait and description of THOMAS COLEMAN, whose apprehension is sought for falsification of accounts. Age 31, height 5 ft. 9 in., very slight build, square shoulders, complexion pale, hair ( nearly bald on top) brown, moustache auburn, eyes blue, walks erect and with springing step; dress generally dark suit, stand- up collar, black hard felt hat; an auctioneer's clerk, native of Saffron Walden. He left on 10th March last, accompanied by his wife and 4 children under 7 years of age. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Walden. LANCASHIRE. 31.— Wigan ( Borough).— Portrait and descrip- tion of Licence Holder EDWARD. STEWART, alias ARTHUR FRANCIS JARRELL, LEONARD STANLEY, FREDERICK LENTON, and ALFRED NEWTON, Register No. 750- 97, whose apprehension is sought for failing to report, age 60, height 5 ft- 4 in, complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes hazel ( left pupil small), end of left thumb missing, left forefinger missing from 2nd joint, mole left cheek, ruptured right side. Native of Walton. A notorious housebreaker. Sentenced at Edinburgh High Court 15th November, 1888, to 12 years penal servitude and 7 years Police Super- vision for housebreaking, after previous convictions at Leeds, Jedburgh, and Derby. Liberated 8th November last. Information to Captain Bell, Chief Constable, Wigan. HERTFORDSHIRE. 32. — Bishop's Stortford ( County). — For neglecting her child, leaving it chargeable to the Bishop's Stortford Union— AMY MILES, age about 30, height 5 ft., complexion, hair and eyes dark ; wearing long dark jacket, dark blue hat; supposed native of Enstone, Oxford. Is accompanied by a girl about 5 years of age, and may be accompanied by a man, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair and eyes dark brown, scar on chin, over upper lip and forehead; nose has apparently been broken. May be found at lodging- houses, beerhouses or in the company of navvies. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Duke, Bishop's Stortford. 33.— Hitchhl ( County).— For uttering a fictitious cheque for £ 1 on the London and Midland Bank, Limited, Tooley Street Branch, 7th inst — E W EDWARDS, alias BURNELL, late of Shillington," Bedfordshire, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fresh, very narrow features, hair and eyes ( full) dark brown, several front teeth deficient, peculiar speech; dress, light brown dress, dark jacket, black sailor hat trimmed black. Is accom- panied by a man, age 40, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Reynolds, Iiitchin. ISLE OF WIGHT. 34.- Newport ( County).— For obtaining, 28th October last, 12s. 6d. by false pretences at St. Helens — WILLIAM WALE, age 43, height 5 ft. 5i in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes . brown, mole on throat. A farm labourer, native of Wroxall' Isle of Wight. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hale, Newport. KENT. 35.— Dartford ( County).— For stealing, 9tli inst., a silver chain made of about 25 two anna pieces, rupee attached ; 3 silver studs, 2 anna pieces at back ; 2 silver sleeve links, with 2 anna pieces at back ; 1 bunch of box keys and £ 48 15s. 0d.— HERMANN HAGENBERG, a German, age 17, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fair, large ( blotchey) face, hair ( cut close) light brown, eyes brown, large head, sore on upper lip, speaks very little English, leans forward when walking ; dress, grey Inverness coat with cape, black coat and trousers, light lace boots. An hotel waiter. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Sharp, Dartford. LANCASHIRE. 36.— Kirkham ( County).— For stealing, 4th inst., at Fleetwood, a watch ( recovered)— A MAN, age about 50, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion dark, florid face, clean shaved, lame right leg; dress, blue- black shooting coat, tweed vest, dark cord trousers, check cap, old lace boots. A labourer; supposed a native of Preston. May be accompanied by a woman, age 54, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes brown. Information to Supt. Ormerod, Kirkham. 37.— Leigh ( County).— For stealing, 19 inst., at Tyldesl° y, a lady's ( three- quarter) green cloth jacket, green velvet collar, 3 large bright buttons on front; 1 lady's blue and black crepon skirt, and a green flower pot, and 13s. 3d.— SARAH MARSH, age 17, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and eyes ( small and lather weak) dark ; wearing black hat trimmed pink flowers, button boots, and the stolen jacket and skirt. Previously convicted of larceny. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. 38.— Blackburn ( Borough).— For failing to report— Licence holder WILLIAM JACKSON alias WILLIAM BELL, WILLIAM JOHNSON, WIL- LIAM THOMPSON and MATTHEWS, Office No. 3200- 97, age 23, height 5 ft. 3i in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel ; W. J. right forearm, cross front left forearm, anchor back left hand, 10 dots back left wrist and hand, almost without teeth. A labourer and native of Manchester. Sentenced at Liverpool Assizes, 11th March, 1895, to three years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 29th October, 1897. V. 100. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Lewis, Blackburn. 39.— Blackpool ( Borough).— For forging and uttering a cheque and obtaining £ 500 thereby— ARCHIBALD GIRVIN ARMSTRONG, age 19i, height 5 ft, 6 or 7 in., stiff build, complexion fresh, thick lips, hair light, eyes brown ; dress when last seen, dark blue close serge suit, light overcoat. A solicitor's clerk. May have in his possession 3 £ 100 Bank of England notes, Nos. 0/ 4/ 71467, dated London, 17th February, 1896: 0/ 7 81006, London, 17th June, 1896; Y/ 4/ 61783. Absconded 23rd ult. May endeavour to go abroad. W& iTfliit issued. Information to Chief Constable Derharn, Black- pool. 40.— Bootle ( Borough).— For stealing, between 8th and 10th inst., a quantity of paperhangers' tools ( partly recovered) — HENRY JACKSON, alias HENRY GRAHAM, age 58, height 5 ft. 3 in., hair ( bald on top) brown, turning grey, eyes brown, scar each side of forehead and on left side. A plumber 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1898. or engineer. Native of London. Has been con- victed at North London Sessions, Middlesex County Sessions, Liverpool City Sessions and Bootle Borough. 41.- Bootle ( Borough).— For stealing, 8th inst., 1 silver curb albert; 1 gold breast pin, set blue stone and pearls; 1 ditto, horseshoe pattern; 1 lady's three- strand silver albert, tassel at end ROBERT JONES ( supposed false), age 21, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue, clean shaved; dress, light check tweed suit and cap, turn down collar, light tie, brown shoes; speaks with Welsh accent. Supposed native of Abergele. Was employed 3 days at a milkhouse ( where the larceny was committed), which situation he obtained by answering an advertisement. Had in his possession a testimonial from a farmer in Wales. Information to the Chief Constable, Bootle. 42.— Rochdale ( Borough).— For stealing, 28th ult., a Ward, Witham & Co. " Umbria" racer bicycle, cream coloured enamel, gold lined, new handle bar unplated — ROBERT H. GORDYN, age 22*, height 5 ft. 2^ in., complexion sallow, freckled, hair, slight moustache and eyes dark, rather prominent nose, hollow cheeks, of Jewish appearance; dress, dark suit, dark short double breasted overcoat, dark sailor knot tie, skull cap, broad toed boots. A native of Oldham. 43.— Rochdale ( Borough).— Tor stealing a horse ( recovered) — JOHN WEAVER, age 25, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache brown; bress, dark jacket, cord trousers, cap and clogs. A carter. Native of Rochdale. Information to Chief Constable Buck, Rochdale. 41.— Liverpool (' %)•— For failing to report^ Supervisee FREDERICK GASKELL, alias WM. PARKER and FREDERICK ROBINSON, Office No. 3591- 97, age 38, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue ; cut scar centre and right of forehead, blue cut mark under left eyebrow, scar back of neck. Sentenced at Liverpool Assizes, 11th March, 1897, to 9 months hard labour and 3 years Police supervision for obtaining money by false pretences. 1586. 45.— Licence holder WILLIAM WALSH, alias THOMAS JONES and JOHN WILLIAMS, Office No. 3696- 97, age 21, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes light blue ; scar right cheek, left side of nose and left forearm. Sentenced at Monmouth Assizes, 19th February, 1895, to 3 years penal servitude for shopbreaking. V 55. Liberated on second licence 21st ult. 46.— Licence Holder EDWARD DONEGAN, alias EDWARD DONIGAN, Office No. 3113- 97, age 30, height 5 ft. 3£ in., hair brown, eyes blue, complexion fresh, blind left eye, ship and star back right hand, statue of Liberty and female covering sailor with flag right forearm, M. B. front left forearm. A baker, native of Liverpool. Sentenced at Liverpool Assizes, 25th July, 1895, to 3 years penal servitude for wounding. Licenced 23rd October, 1897. V. 269. Information to Chief Constable, City Police, Liverpool. 47.— Manchester ( City).— For stealing 4 £ 10 Bank of England notes, Nos. 54602 to 5, and £ 10— DAVID BIRD, age 16, height 5 ft. 2 in., com plexion fair, hair and eyes brown, cut mark right eye, abscess mark below left temple. A native of Manchester. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Smith, Manchester. LEICESTERSHIRE. 48. — Leicester [ Borough). — For stealing £ 37 3s. 7d.— WILLIAM WHITE, age 21, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion dark ( pale), hair dark brown, scar over left eye; dress, dark brown coat and vest, black and white plaid trousers, dark pad- dock overcoat, black hard hat, light lace boots, wears several pendants on watch chain for bicycle riding. Is a Rugby football player, and has with him a brown football bag " W W L " thereon. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Luinley, Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 49.— Boston ( County).— For obtaining, 21st and 23rd ult., food and lodgings by false pretences at Shirbeck— a man who gave the name of TOM WILSON, age 30 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark, speaks with rather a nasal twang; dress, brown dust overcoat, black coat, imitation sealskin vest, brown trousers, marone tie, black close- fitting cap, lace boots with strips of steel across, tread over nails. Stated he was a dog trainer, and had come to make preparations for receiving and training same. Ab sconded 23rd ult. Warrant issued. 50.— Boston ( County). — For stealing, 20th November last, at Fishtoft, a dark leather purse, knob fastening, a swallow stamped on front side, and 30s.— GEORGE WILLIAM BESTWICK, alias JOHN BOARDMAN, age about 45, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, hair ( several bald patches) grey, scars on throat which cannot be shaved, scar outside calf of one leg; dress, 2 jackets ( 1 light check, 1 blue serge) nearly new, light lining, dark check vest, dark brown ( rather tight fitting) cord trousers, nearly new, red and black check scarf, black peak cap, lace boots. A cotton spinner. Sup- posed a native of Oldham. Has been employed on a farm at Fishtoft, which place he left on above date. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Costar, Boston. 51. Boston ( Borough).— For failing to report— Supervisee JOHN SMITH, alia* ROBERT WRIGHT and ROBERT WILSON, Office No. 911- 97, age 25, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey, L right forearm, large cut scar back right hand, several faint dots left forearm, cut scar left forefinger, large birth mark on back, and small one left of belly. Sentenced at Gloucestershire Quarter Sessions, Cheltenham, 21th June, 1896, to 9 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision for house- breaking. Liberated 23rd March, 1897. 17- 225. Information to Chief Constable Wyse, Boston. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 52.— Tredegar ( County). — For embezzling £ 2 17s. 6d.— FREDERICK SMITH, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in.; complexion, hair, and heavy moustache dark; anchor tattooed left arm ; dress, black cloth suit, grey cap, nailed boots; may be wearing brown leather leggings. A native of Hamp- shire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Allen, Tredegar. NORFOLK. 53.— Norwich ( City).— For stealing, 2nd inst., a horse, cart and harness ( recovered)— PHILIP KEYMER, age 32, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes grey; dress, black suit ( worn), white collar, dark tie, hard felt hat. A native of Norwich. Spoke of Forest Road and Dalston. May seek employment as an engineer. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Winch, Guildhall, Norwich. NORTH AMPTONSHIRE. 54.— Northampton ( County).— For failing to report— Supervisee ERNEST HOLTON, Office No. 228- 96, age 22, height 5 ft. 2J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue; tattooed 12 blue dots front of left upper arm, LOVE and leaves outside left forearm, 1891 back of It wrist, sailor back and soldier front of right forearm, A. T. on chest. A shoefinisher. Native of Northampton. Sentenced at Northampton, 17th October, 1895, to 3 months hard labour, and 3 years police supervision, for larceny. 878. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Webster, Northampton. OXFORDSHIRE. 55.— Oxford ( City).— For stealing, 13th inst., a safety bicycle, pneumatic tyres, " Dunlop" front wheel, " Scotch" standard on back, " Cranage, Northern Athletic Co., Manchester," stamped on head and back mudguard— a youth who gave the name of — SMITH, age about 17, height 5 ft. 2 in.; dress, brownish suit, rather shabby brown leather gaiters, bottom buttons deficient, and cap. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Cole, Oxford. SOMERSETSHIRE. 56.— Dunster ( County).— Tor obtaining food and lodging by false pretences at Minehead— A MAN, aged 40 to 45, height about 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, complexion fair, rather long face, hair ( bald on top), slight moustache and tuft on chin sandy; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, dark cloth trousers, black hard felt hat, red tie, carried a drab mackintosh with cape ; speaks with Scotch accent. Stated he was a land surveyor, and had 7 men under him, for whom he secured lodgings. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Perry, Dunster. STAFFORDSHIRE. 57.— Brownhillsf County).— For stealing£ 2 from his lodgings at Heavesford— JOHN HAYE, a Scotch- man, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., com- plexion fair, hair and slight moustache light, eyes ( supposed) clue, upper front teeth bad ; dress, black short round coat, black vest, dark blue cloth trousers, white collar, black tie, red woollen cuffs, old lace boots. Has been- employed as a canvasser for a firm at Manchester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barrett, Brownhills. SUSSEX ( EAST). 58.— Brighton ( Borough).— For embezzlement — WILLIAM BARNARD ISWORTH, age about 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion florid, hair ( thin on top) brown, beard and moustache dark ( turning grey). Gentlemanly appearance, usually wears frcck coat and high silk hat. A jeweller, late of 55, King's Road, Brighton. Absconded 14th inst. ; had in his possession a large quantity of jewellery. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 59.— Hastings ( Borough).— For embezzling 10s. — FREDERICK COOPER, age 21 to 23, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, clean shaved ; dress, when last seen, dark blue serge suit, long brown overcoat, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A milk carrier ; native of Hastings. May be found at Brighton, Winchester or Aldershot, and may endeavour to enlist. Warrant issued. 60.— Hastings ( Borough). — For embezzling 9s. 10d.— MAURICE C. STANFORD, age 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion florid, hair and moustache sandy; dress, light tweed suit, brown mackintosh, light cloth cap. A baker; native of Biddenden, Kent. May be found in the neighbour- hood of Chilham, Kent. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Baker, Hastings. 61.— Hove ( Town). — For non- payment of maintenance arrears — WILLIAM CHATFIELD YEATES, age 27, height 5 ft. 11 in. or 6 ft., com- plexion pale, hair, moustache and eyes dark, long nose ; dress, black suit, grey cloth cap, lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. SUSSEX ( WEST). £ 5 REWARD. 62.— Steyning ( County).— For obtaining two bicycles by false pretences at Shorehani, 6th inst.— 1st, lady's " Olympia" safety ( nearly new), No. 13706, gold transfer on head and lower tube ; name of machine and maker, " Frank Parkyn, Wolver- hampton," thereon; enamelled red with gold lines, Brooks' saddle B 80, " Fleuss ' tyres, " Presto " gear case, raised handle- bars, lamp, pump, spanner and oil- can. 2nd, " Wincycle" safety, metal name- plate on head, and gold transfer on lower tube of frame ; maker, " White" Machine Company, 48, Holborn Viaduct, London, thereon; " Dunlop " tyres, enamelled black, lamp, pump, spanner bag and oil can— MAYALL ( supposed false), age 19 to 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes grey; dress, dark suit, collar and tie with brilliant pin, hard felt hat, low shoes, wearing gold chain. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by George Tinslay, Cycle Agent, New Shoreham, for such information as will lead to the apprehension of the thief and recovery of the property, or in proportion to that amount recovered. Information to Supt. Hooker, Steyning. WARWICKSHIRE. 63. — Birmingham ( City). — For embezzling £ 16 16s. lid., 5th November last— THOMAS A. ANDERTON, age 32, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache sandy, nose has been broken and a piece of bone taken out, very loose knee joints ; dress, dark grey overcoat, black velvet collar, grey check suit, grey soft felt hat; usually wears a white tie and turned- down collar, also a fine gold single link watch chain, and an American plated watch. A clerk; native of Manchester. May endea- vour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 64. — Birmingham ( City). — For forging a cheque for £ 70 15s., 25th September, 1897— WILLIAM FRY, age 35, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair ( thin in front) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1898. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 • lark, heavy moustache light, large Roman nose, stoops slightly, aixl walks with waddling gait; dress, when last seen, reddish brown tourist suit, black felt hat, carried a small brief bag. A shop assistant. Native of Birmingham. Visits music halls and theatres, and may be found in the company of betting men. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 65.— Birmingham ( City).— For stealing, 10th inst, £ 87 10s.— GEORGE H. RICHARDS, age 19, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair, slight moustache and eyes ( full) dark, mole on left cheek, rather pug- nose ; dress, dark brown suit, dark cap. A brass caster or saddler. Native of Doncaster. Is fond of betting and attending race meetings. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Birming- ham. WILTSHIRE. 66.— Trowbridge ( County).— For stealing, 18th inst., at the Royal Artillery Barracks, a black rough cloth overcoat; 1 blue serge suit; 1 blue jacket and vest; 1 pair fine black cloth trousers, " Foreman and Son, Trowbridge," on buttons; 1 brown cloth cap ; 1 white linen shirt, " The old England shirt" stamped on back of collar, " C. T." on front; 2 pairs boots ( 1 button, the other elastic sides); Swatches ( 1 silver English lever, 1 lady's silver, 1 metal), all open face; 1 silver curb chain ; 1 silver matchbox ; 1 gold ring, set red stone, engraved Roman head; 1 pair silver sleeve links, gun and bowl pattern ; 1 chintz reed cigar case, oblong shape, gold monogram " E. H. S." in corner, and a Chinese character in gold in centre— WILFRED DRURY, age 21, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, high fore- head, scar thereon ; dress, black rough cloth overcoat, blue serge suit, brown cloth cap, elastic side or button boots. A baker. Supposed a native of Llandrindod, Radnorshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Tyler, Trowbridge. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 67.— Hull ( City).— For stealing tools— ROLAND HEPTONSTALL', age 17, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair ginger. A bricklayer's apprentice. Native of Brad- ford. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 68.— Bamsley ( County).— For stealing, 5th inst., at Snape Hill, Darfield, a rough slate- coloured double- breasted overcoat, nearly new, usual pockets, whole back, two buttons off left side ; a grey woollen shirt, red, white and yellow stripes; and 10s.— WALTER WAINWRIGHT, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair black, mark right elbow owing . to its having been broken ; dress, blue cloth jacket and vest, brown cloth trousers, stolen coat and shirt, brown cloth cap, lace boots. A native of Allerton, Bywater. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Kane, Court House, Bamsley. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT? 69.— A Division.— Committed for trial at the Central Criminal Court, commencing 7th prox., for stealing, forging and uttering a cheque for £ 51— EDWARD GYSEMAN, age 17, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes grey, large nose, scar right side of temple and index finger left hand ; dress black tweed overcoat, blue serge jacket and vest, dark grey trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A cycle makej. A native of London. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. HEREFORDSHIRE. 70.— Hereford ( County).— Committed for trial at Hereford Assizes, 25th prox., on two charges of horse stealing— Supervisee ALFRED BRICKLE, Office No. 8841- 96, age 27, height 5 ft. 9£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar back of left hand, left forefinger, thumbs and left eyebrow, blue mark right wrist, an engine driver, native of Pembroke. Was convicted of larceny at Tenbyr in 1893, and at Mertliy Tydvil and Swansea in 1894, and atllsk Sessions, 16th October, 1895, of horse stealing, and sentenced to 12 months hard labour and one year Police supervision. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Smith, Hereford. LANCASHIRE. 71.— Bowgrave ( County).— Committed for trial at next Assizes, 24th inst., for burglary— THOMAS HARRINGTON, age 31, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes grey, scars back and right of head and left of forehead, coal marks right of forehead. Information to Supt. Bourke, Bowgrave, Garstang. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 72.— Peterborough ( Liberty of).— Sentenced, 6th inst., to 6 months imprisonment for assault on police— EDWARD KELLY, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey ; a necklace and locket tattooed on chest, woman standing on a ball left arm, bracelet left wrist, sailor, snake on a tree right arm, bracelet right wrist, anchor back of right hand. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Blackman, Peterborough. SHROPSHIRE. 73.— Ludlow ( County).— Committed for trial at next assizes for fowl stealing and obtaining goods by false pretences— DANIEL DANGERFIELD, alias LEE, BROWN and SMITH, age 23, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair light brown, eyes grey, scar over right eye and back of left hand, dress dark cloth suit, black hard hat, thin lace boots, had with him a pair of grey cloth trousers and vest. A coachman or groom, native of Madeley, Salop. Previously convicted of larceny at Bolton and Black- pool. Has been travelling the country for the last 6 months. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Hayward, Ludlow. PROPERTY STOLEN. LiiCi : METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 74.— A Division.— 23rd nit.— A dark green morocco case, lined green velvet, about 6 in. long, 4£ in. broad ; 1 gold bracelet, set 11 brilliants in silver, " Given to me by the Queen, January 21st, 1888," engraved thereon ; 1 gold bracelet, with red enamel flowers, set 8 pearls and 9 diamonds ; 2 gold bangles, 1 plain, 1 with seed pearl fastening; 1 small gold pig, ring in centre of back; 1 moonstone Apollo locket, set 4 sapphires, 18 brilliants ; 1 gold neck chain, snake pattern; 1 large crystal heart with gold ring, a gold and turquoise star set thereon ; 1 moonstone fly brooch, wings composed of seed pearls; 1 large amethyst brooch, set in gold, white enamel rim ; 1 gold brooch, Mercury wand pattern, 2 ser- pents entwined, set pearl at ends and 2 wings of small diamonds ; 1 lady's gold ring, forget- me- nots in blue enamel thereon ; 1 glass heart, photograph of the Queen on both sides ; 1 gold pansy scarf pin, set small diamond in centre ; 1 gold safety pin, broken ; 1 round onyx button with gold eyelet hole ; and a franc piece. 75.— K. Division.— 17th inst., by shopbreaking — 1 gold keyless 18 carat glass dome watch, No. 19 ; 1 lady's gold half hunter, 14 carat ditto, No. 1432; 1 gold keyless 14 carat ditto, No. 2598 engraved back; 1 gold stout 18 carat ditto, No. 22399; 1 lady's gold open face 14 carat ditto, No. 34584 ; 1 14 carat ditto, No. 35787 ; 1 ditto demi hunter, No. 38383; 1 lady's gold open face ditto, No. 42484; 1 lady's gold Geneva lever, 14 carat ditto, No. 72841; 1 lady's gold open face 18 carat ditto, No. 78935 ; 4 gent's gold alberts ; 7 lady's gold alberts; 187 gold rings; 34 gold scarf pins, 1 15 carat, shape of a leaf, 3 diamonds in centre ; 2 gold bracelets, 1 15 carat, 1 9 carat; i fine gold ditto, chased; 77 gold brooches ; 19 pairs gold earrings; 12 gold lockets and charms ; 5 pairs gold links; 3 pairs gold solitaires; 3 sets gold studs ; 2 gold bangles, 1 horse- shoe pattern; 3 gold necklets and locket at- tached; 49 silver watches, the numbers of which are in- cludedin the following: Nos. 54,656,1986,2192,2351, 3496, 3680, S964, 4246, 4482, 4960, 5201, 5561, 6330, 7453, 7642,10121,10725, 10800,10873, 12171, 12340, 13856, 13923, 13947, 14793, 15596, 17394, 18571, 18890, 19185, 20307, 22576, 25007, 30077, 32271, 35105, 35124, 37895, 38221, 40708, 40799, 44172, 43347, 43990, 44675, 45232, 46083, 48575, 55799, 57449, 62140, 62835, 74183, 80866, 90811, 95770, 95870, 98547, 484674 ; 20 ladies' and gentle- men's silver watches ( new), metal domes, some keyless ; 18 silver brooches ; 7 pairs silver ear- rings ; 10 silver rings; 12 silver bangles, various; 44 old silver watches; 2 metal watches; 1 pair ivory ear- rings, set in gold; several gent's silver chains, and a variety of old gold and silver coins, charms, brooches, & c. 76.— N Division.— 11th inst., by housebreaking — 2 lady's watches ( 1 gold keyless, No. 42477, white ornamental dial, black hands; 1 silver hunter); 2 necklets, 1 small gold, 1 silver ornamental bead3 convertible into 2 bracelets; 2 rings, 1 gold buckle pattern, 1 plain silver; 1 plain gold bracelet, clasp fastening; 4 brooches, 1 fancy gold amber stone ( clear and cloudy), 1 5s. piece set in silver, 1 two- penny piece plain silver setting, 1 metal advertise- ment imitation enamelled Fleuss Tyress written across face; and 12 silver teaspoons, " J. S. C." thereon. Infonnation to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CUMBERLAND. 77.— Carlisle ( County).— Between 5th and Oth inst., by burglary, at Lingeyclosehead, Dalston, an oak writing desk, about 15 in. high at back, 12 to 14 in. wide, containing about £ 5 in gold and 14s. silver ; 2 white metal Carlisle Jubilee medals; 4 ditto Dalston Jubilee medals; a number of papers, some of which may have the name of " Thos. Savage, Lingeyclosehead," thereon ; a quantity of official writing paper and envelopes, with " Cumberland Farmers' Association " thereon ; an Insurance Policy, issued by the Prudential Assurance Co. for £ 250 in favour of Thos. Savage, Lingeyclosehead. Information to Supt. Graham, Carlisle. DEVONSHIRE. 78.— Exeter ( City).— 8th inst., 3 cases of rings ( 1 containing 35 to 40 wedding rings, 22, 18 and 9- carat, hall marked and S. H. stamped inside; 1 containing about 35 18- carat buckle, flat, half- round, chased and twisted pattern keeper rings, the other containing 35 to 40 9- carat keeper rings, buckle, chased and twisted pattern), small tablet with price attached to each— supposed by THREE MEN. 1st, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark ; dress, dark clothes, dark bowler hat. 2nd, age about 27, height 5 ft. 7 in., wearing light overcoat or mackintosh, soft hat. 3rd, age 27 or 28, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., rather slight build, hair dark; dress, dark clothes, hard felt hat. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Exeter. KENT. 79.— Sandgate ( County).— 15th inst., by ladder larceny— 1 old- fashioned gold bracelet, set with tur- quoise in shape of forget- me- not, engraved H. G. to M. G., 1846; 1 long gold watch chain ; 1 small gold brooch, shape of vine leaves ; 3 clusters of forget- me- nots in turquoise, with small diamond in centre ; 2 Indian silver bangles; 1 large medal with figure; 1 gold safety pin brooch, flat bar " 1897 " in pearls set in gold thereon ; 1 short silver chain ; 1 lady's gold Geneva watch ; 1 gold chain ; 1 small gold ring, set with 5 turquoise, 2 missing, small garnet in centre; 1 dark green bag purse; 1 dark red purse with elastic round it, buff colour lining. Information to Supt. Waghorn, Sandgate. 80.— West Mailing ( County).-- 30th ult., by burglary at Plaxtol— 6 silver teaspoons, " F. S. K." thereon ; 2 do. table spoons, " K." thereon ; 1 do. dessert spoon, " M. H. K." thereon ; 1 electro- plated gravy spoon, 4 do. table spoons, 6 do. dessert spoons, 9 teaspoons, 12 forks, 1 pair salt spoons, " B." on each; 7 dessert spoons, 6 forks, 5 teaspoons, 2 pair sugar tongs, 1 pair nutcrackers, 1 aspostle spoon, 1 gold seal, opens like a locket. Information to Supt. Hoare, West Mailing. LANCASHIRE. 81.— Chorley { County).— 16th inst., at Withnell — a black worsted Chesterfield overcoat, black lining, black cloth covered buttons, new velvet collar. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 82.— Rochdale ( Borough).— 11th inst., by house breaking— 1 lady's gold keyless watch, No. 77657 or 77918, initials " J. E. S." on outer case; 1 ditto, No. 226895, initials " C. S." on outer case; 1 gent's silver watch ; 1 gold curb bangle, 1 link near centre worn through; 1 gold bangle, fluted, about f- in wide; 1 gold- plated bangle, enamelled on back ; 1 gold- plated silver bangle, engraved on back ; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set with 4 opals and 5 pearls ; 1 lady's 18- ct. gold curb ring ; 1 gent's 18- ct. buckle ring, set with 1 diamond ; 2 lady's gold keepers, 1 stamped " Miz- pah," other one barred; 1 lady's gold albert, small fluted links, tassel at end; 1 gold breast- pin, set with carbuncles; 1 gold brooch, set with 3 carbuncles; 4 T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1898. 1 ditto, set with 8 garnets; 1 ditto, in form of 3 daisies, set with pearls; 1 gold oval- shaped brooch, set with 1 diamond, engraved " Clara Stott, Clover- dale House, Rochdale "; 1 diamond and gold brooch, made from pair of earrings; 1 gold safety- pin brooch, bird thereon ; 1 gold 10- franc piece brooch ; 1 gold necklet, very fine chain, small gold heart with pearl in centre attached; 1 crystal necklet, singlo row of stones on plated gold ground— Suspicion is attached to THREE MEN. 1st, age about 22, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., eyes dark, full eyebrows, Jewish appearance ; dress, fawn covert overcoat, brown trousers, supposed brown billycock hat. 2nd, age about 22, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in.; wearing dark clothing, and brown soft felt hat. 3rd, age about 21, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light brown ; wearing working clothes, brown cap, white apron, carried a small bass. Information to Chief Constable Buck, Rochdale. LEICESTERSHIRE. 83.- Market Harborough ( County). — 8th inst.— a silver English lever watch, white dial, black figures and hands, No. 15,357, makers " J. Reed Bros., Chester Street, Coventry," silver curb pattern albert attached—- Suspicion is attached to a MAN, age about 43, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair and whiskers ( turning grey) dark ; dress, long dark brown coat, dark trousers, hard felt hat; hawks buttons, boot laces, itc. Information to E. Holmes, Esq., Chief Constable, Leicester, or Supt. Burton, Market Harborough. OXFORDSHIRE. 84.- Bicester ( County).—- 16th inst., by office breaking at Fritwell— a small silver watch ; 2 canvas bags, one marked " Parish Council " other " Reading Room," containing about £ 9 6s. Supposed by tramps. Information to Supt. Bowen, Bicester. SURREY. 85.— Reigate ( Borough). — Between 15th and 17tli inst.— 1 brass- back tenon saw, " F. Muddle " stamped thereon; 1 brass- plated spirit- level, " F. Muddle " stamped under glass ; 1 white linen apron ; 1 brace and about- 3 dozen . bits ; 1 saw set; 4 twist bits ( J, f, a roll of 2 dozen bits; 1 small iron plane ; 1 small screw driver. Information to Head Constable Metcalfe, Redhill. SUSSEX ( EAST). 86.— Lewes ( County).— 7th inst., at Iford— A carpenter's hammer, weight about 3 lbs. handle 14 in. long; 2 pairs pincers, 1 about 9 in. long, the other about 5 in.; 1 pair large pincers, 1 screw wrench, 1 i- inch screw spanner, and 11- inch gilping bit. Between 15th and 17th inst., at Newhaven— A nearly new hand- saw, 26 in. long, " A. Zeal " stamped on handle, " Henry Disston & Sons, Philadelphia," on blade. 87.— Lewes ( County).— 15th inst. at Plunipton Races— a pearl and diamond pin, maker Bennett, Cheapside ; head slightly loose but not removable. Information to Supt. Stevens, Lewes. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 88.— Hull ( City).— 31st ult., by shopbreaking— about 7 doz. silk and satin mufflers and handkerchiefs; 1 large brocaded silk muffler, scarlet and black figured ; 6 fine silk small black and white check mufflers ; 6 white silk, broad plain border and flowered centre ditto; 6 black silk navy ditto; 6 silk Scotch plaid pattern handkerchiefs ( small); 2 satin mufflers, black and silver check; a number of green, white and scarlet check mufflers; a number of small satin handkerchiefs, pink and peacock pattern, with " Com- liments of the season " thereon ; a quantity of ditto, pink and scarlet, hat with bird inside pattern; a number of hand- knitted new guernseys, diamond breast, 3 rims round neck, ribbed cuffs, medium size. 22nd ult.— a pneumatic safety bicycle, makers " Buckingham & Adams, Birmingham," on transfer on down tube, painted over, 28 in. wheels, " War- wick " tyres, tangent spokes, long round cranks, rat- trap pedals, rubber handles, long patent " Brook's" saddles, bright parts plated, painted black, bell and lamp attached. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). • 89. Pickering ( I'ounty).- 13th inst., at Newby — a lady's gold J- plate English lever watch, No. 4,483, gold dial and hands ; long twisted hair guard, with 3 gold lockets ( 2 oval, the other round, containing hair) attached— Suspicion is attached to a MAN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., rather stout build, complexion, hair and moustache dark ; dress, dark jacket, cord or moleskin trousers, dark cap. A tramp- ing blacksmith. Information to Supt. Stones, Pickering. PROPERTY RECOVERED. LANCASHIRE. 90.— Bowgrave ( County).— Cash box, & c., Case No. 44, 14th inst., and thief arrested. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 91.— P Division.— 16th inst., at West Dulwich, a dapple grey Canadian gelding, 6 years, 17 hands 2 inches, skull- bone protruding above nose, long mane and tail, dock of tail bent, no hind shoes, in good condition, value ±' 40. 92.— P Division.— 8th inst., at Lewisham, a dark chestnut mare, 12 years, Hi hands, very long silver mane and tail, large blaze down face and hind fetlocks white, long coat, very stout, broken winded, value £ 9. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANIMALS, & c., FOUND. DORSETSHIRE. 93.— Blandford ( County).— 15th ult., at France Farm, Stourpaine— A chestnut cob gelding, 6 years, 14 hands, rather long body, white star on forehead, long mane, docked tail. Information to Inspec or Brown, Blandford. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 94.— Barnsley ( Borough).— 1 pair tan colour kid gloves, satin lined, patent button fastenings, stamped " Foster, Porter & Co., Limited," extra large size ; 1 plain meerschaum cigarette holder, coloured, in mouse- colour cloth case, nickel fastening; 1 pocket book, black covers, gilt border, " James Atherton " on one leaf; 1 glass locket; 1 plaid silk tie, knot pattern— Found in possession of GEORGE HENRY LOMAS, committed for trial at next Assizes, charged with burglary. Information to Chief Constable Turner, Barnsley. APPREHENSIONS. 95.— Berkshire, Wokingham ( County).— THOMAS PULLEN, alias FRENCHY, Case No. 10, 31st ult. 96. — Breconshire, Brecon ( County). THOMAS PARRY, alias TOMMY ODD- LEGS, Case No. 3, 14th inst., and committed for trial. 97. — Fampshire, Gosport ( County). — BENJAMIN FOSTER, Case No. 12, 14th inst. 98. Hampshire, Kingsclere ( County).— FRANCIS DALLEY FISHER, Case No. 29, 29th October, 1897. 99.— Hampshire, Southampton ( Borough). — FRED READ, Case No. 25, 7th. inst. 100.— Lancashire, Bolton ( County).- Licence holder DANIEL FITZPATRICK, Office No. 3346, 1897, Case No. 17, 14th inst. Committed for trial at the next Salford Sessions on two charges of larceny. 101.— Staffordshire, Burslem ( County).— JOSEPH POXON, alias P1KEY, Case No. 42, 7th inst., and GEORGE KELSALL, Case No. 56, 29th October, 1897. 102.— Suffolk, Lowestoft( CW « . v).- ROBERT BESANT, Case No. 44, 7th inst., at Grimsby. LSTEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 103.— Staplehill ( County).— For the murder of James Ricketts, on the highway between Bristol and Wick, about 7 p. m., 17th inst.— A MAN, age about 20, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion very pale, wearing very long dark overcoat and dark cap. The murder was committed with an old butcher's knife, 4 or 5 inches long. Information to Supt. Matthews, Staplehill, Bristol. STAFFORDSHIRE. 104.— Wednesbury ( County).— Escaped from custody of police, after being sentenced to 3 months imprisonment for larceny— JOHN POXON, age 22, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion swarthy, hair dark brown, slight moustache, eyes blown, 3 moles left forearm and one on corner of mouth; thin, slight build and very active; dress, when he escaped, brown coat and vest, brown stripe trousers, much worn, brown peak cap, blue scarf with white spots, brown boots; a tailor; native of Wednesbury. May probably commit larcenies from shop doors or by means of the fanlights over shop doors. Information to Supt. Salt, Wednesbury. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 105.— x Division, - 20th inst., by housebreak- ing— two solid silver candle- sticks, engraved vines round stems, about 12 in. high; 12 silver dessert knives and forks, engraved grapes and vine leaves on blades, ivory handles ; 1 silver serviette ring, chased ; 3 silver teaspoons ; 1 crest— a bear ; 2 ' R' thereon; 2 salt spoons, crest— a bear ; and a lady's brown silk umbrella, bamboo handle with knobs painted green, gilt knob. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 106.— N. Division.— 18th inst. at Tottenham, a bay mare, 14 hands 2i in., star on forehead, and off hind heel white, black mane and tail ( docked), rough coat, new shoes all round ; a " Stanhope " gig painted dark chocolate, picked out yellow; maker, " Moulding " on wheel caps ; a cocoanut fibre mat, " J. H." in centre; a light spring market cart, painted dark green, " W. B. Delano Asplins, Tot- tenham," on off side shaft, and a set of old brass- mounted harness. Information to be forwarded to Ihe Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. MISCELLANEOUS. LANCASHIRE. 107.— Liverpool ( City).— Wanted to know the whereabouts of Supervisee JACOB BERTRAND, alias JACOB ALEXANDER BERTRANDI, Office No. 41- 98, age 29, height 5 ft. 7£ in., hair black, eyes dark brown, complexion swarthy, scar centre forehead and left cheek. Sentenced at Carlisle Quar- ter Sessions, 5th January, 1897, to 12 months hard labour and 2 years Police supervision for stealing clothing. Discharged from H. M. Prison, Carlisle, 4th inst. 2312. Information to Chief Constable, City Police, Liverpool. LONDON : I'll IN TEI) FOR HE It MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE. 11Y HARMER AND HARLEY, LTD., 39 TO 44, COWPER STREET, FINSBURY, E. C.