THE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NI: W SKKIES. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1898. VOL. XV., NO. 1472. REOU ATIONS All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications rcla to them, should lie addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SOOTL. YARD, LONDON, S. W. ' elating AND 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will he 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, aiul 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 15 « . per portrait, ami of Is. Gd. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. I). Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of ' an officer of n> t less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person is required to be inierted and no warrant is in force against h im, 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. 10. 11; 12. 13. Announcements concerning stolen property must he guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 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. The force which causes particulars concern! ug 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. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which moy result from such publication. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to he 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 cnvcriiuj letter. 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. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only he accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. R. ANDERSON, Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. SPECIAL NOTICE. In certain cases questions have arisen as to the payment for photographs applied for by Police Forces under Home Office circular of 15th March, 1897. The Registrar of Habitual Criminals is therefore authorised by the Secretary of State to say that, in any ordinary case, a photograph is not necessary to enable his Department to identify a prisoner, the measurements and fingerprints bfeing sufficient for the purpose; but if a photograph is applied for, or if, in any rare case, it should be required to complete the identification, the cost will be charged to the Police Force interested. 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. 1892, April 30, 1897.) EMIGRANTS' INFORMATION OFFICE, warning by, as to misleading advertisements inserted in Provincial Newspapers. ( P. G. No. 1468, January 21st, 1898). GAME & PUZZLE CO., Crouch Hill, " CAN I DO IT" PUZZLE. ( P. G., No. 1396, May 14, 1897. See also P. G., No. 1470, January 28, 1898). GOODE, ERNEST, 181, 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. 1880, 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.) W. R. JACKSON, gunsmith, of No. 8, Park Avenue Road, Tottenham. The Metropolitan Police have received numerous complaints against this man for failing to supply guns, cartridges, & c., for which money has been sent him. His invariable excuse is that the demand for goods of the kind ordered is so great that delay in supplying them is unavoidable. He appears to do a legitimate business, but the manner in which it is conducted is most unsatisfactory. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. IMUKBEK. 1.— Gr Division.— For murder, 16th ult.— FELICE GIACOMO, an Italian, late of 12 Fleet Row, Eyre Street Hill, Holborn, age 19 to 21, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., com- plexion sallow, hair and moustache black, eyes dark ; dress, black diagonal jacket suit, black cap or light jacket and hard felt hat. An ice cream vendor. Supposed now travelling the country with a piano organ. Is accompanied by another Italian. Warrant issued. 2. A Division.— For obtaining goods by false pretences— J. MARTIN, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark ; dress, dark suit, felt hat. He represented himself as a mess sergeant, and produced a letter purporting to be signed by an officer of the South Wales Borderers. Warrant issued. 8.— E Division.— For obtaining £ 20 by fraud — W. A. ROBERTSON, alias F. A. GORDON, age 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, round shoulders, complexion fair, hair brrown, slight moustache dark, eyes blue ; dress, dark tweed jacket suit, grey tweed overcoat, high hat. Takes long strides, supposed a native of Manchester. He engages clerks and obtains a deposit from them as a security. Warrant issued. 4.— M Division— For obtaining £ 3 8s. by false pretences ( marking- ink fraud)— H. BARKER, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in, complexion dark, hair, whiskers and moustache very dark; wearing dark overcoat and black hard felt hat. Gave an address at Lord Street, Manchester. Warrant issued. 5. — N Division — For embezzlement — ADOLPHUS GODFREY POLLARD COLBRAN, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes blue, lame left leg ; dress, dark tweed suit, brown overcoat, light tweed cap, lace boots. A baker. Native of Tunbridge Wells. Warrant issued. 6.— P Division.— For obtaining £ 19 15s. Od. by fraud, on 8th October, 1897— MARY ELLEN PICKUP, age 48, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion ruddy, thin features, hair dark biown, eyes dark; dress, dark clothes, black bonnet ; has the appearance of being a heavy drinker. Is accompanied by her two sons, aged 18 and 20. She obtained a bill of sale upon her furniture which she afterwards sold to a pawnbroker. Warrant issued. 7.— P Division.— MAN, described in Case No. 8, 27th August, and Case No. 2, 3rd September last, wanted for murder at Peckham, not yet traced. Description:— age 55, height 5 ft. 9 in., thick set, complexion florid, high cheek bones, sunken cheeks, bald, having only a ring of fair hair round the lower part of head, can grow a ginger moustache which he usually clips rather short, eyes ( sunken) light blue, bristly eyebrows, top lip short and thick, large nose with enlarged bridge, carries his head for- ward and stoops slightly ; may have been arrested as a suspected person and sentenced to a small term of imprisonment, or may be arrested for housebreaking. Is known as Uncle Ben ; the names of Francis and Vincent are fictitious. The special attention of Police and Prison Officials is requested with respect to this man. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 8.— For conspiracy and fraud— ERNEST HER- BERT LOMAX, late of 17, Hollywood Road, Ken- sington, age about 85, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion pale, thin features, hair and moustache dark. A company promoter. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry. E. C. ANGLESEY. 9.— Holyhead ( County). — For abandoning, 21st ult., a male child, age 15 or 18 months- A WOMAN, age 20 or 21, well built, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, speaks slowly and with Irish accent, wearing a slate- colour shaw.. She left Holyhead by the 1.50 a. m. ( London Express). 21st ult. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Holyhead. THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1898. BERKSHIRE. 10.— Wokingham ( County).— For obtaining 5s. by false pretences, 21st ult.— a man, giving the name of RIEVE, age 80 to 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion pale, round face, hair dark brown, eyes blue; dress, black jacket and vest, grey trousers, black hard hat, dark brown overcoat. He calls on greengrocers, representing that he has a quantity of potatoes for sale, and obtains a deposit on account. Is wanted elsewhere for similar frauds, see Case No. 13, 29th October, and Case No. 7, 3rd December last. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. CARDIGANSHIRE. 11.— Aberystwyth ( County).— For deserting his wife and childr- n, leaving them chargeable to the Aberystwyth Union- RICHARD JONES, alias DICK MACHYNLLETH, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair and eyes brown, scar left cheek. A collier. Native of Machynelleth. May be found in Glamorganshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phillips, Aberystwyth. CHESHIRE- 12.— Hazel Grove ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, a lady's gold Geneva watch, white face, engraved with gold, black hands— JOHN THOMAS GIBSON, age about 25, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion sallow, hair and slight moustache light, eyes blue, rather large head, very small feet; dress, black jacket, 2 black vests, blue stripe trousers, navy blue cap, lace boots. A native of Congleton. Pre- viously convicted of similar offences. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oldham, Hazel Grove, Stockport. DEVONSHIRE. IS.— Exeter ( City).—- For forging and uttering 3 Bank withdrawal notes, thereby obtaining £ 14— ERNEST SYDNEY PRING ( supposed false), age about 33 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 9 in., rather stout build and high shoulders, complexion pale, hair ( brushed over forehead) and moustache dark, dark spot under one eye, deeply pock marked, shot mark near one ankle, carries his head slightly forward, speaks with an up- country accent; dress, brown dust coat with velvet collar, light, or dark serge trousers, hard hat, or plaid cap. Occasionally employed as a painter, and has sometimes hawked india rubber stamps. Is fond of betting. Stated he was a native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable City Police, Exeter. DORSETSHIRE. 14.— Blandford ( County).— For larceny ( dwell- ing house) and burglariously breaking out of same— Supervisee WILLIAM GREAVES, alias MILLI- GAN and ATKINSON, Office No. 3218- 97, age 38, height 5 ft. 5} 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 second licence 26th October, 1897. T 423. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Brown, Blandford. DURHAM. 15. South Shields ( Borough). — Licence holder - JOSEPH SEVERN ( Case No. 23, 28th nit.) not now wanted. HAMPSHIRE. 16.— Basingstoke( Count!/).— For failing to re- port— Licence holder THOMAS LEE, alias JOHN SMITH, JOHN SCOTT, HENRY WEBB, JOHN WILSON and JAMES WILLIAMS, Office No. 180- 98, age 66, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes dark grey, bald top of head, scar left of forehead, left and top of head, nose, centre chest and neck, 2 inside left forearm and 3 outside left upper arm. A bookmaker; native of Glasgow. Sentenced at Cardiff Sessions, 17th October, 1895, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licenced 15th ult. M. V. 510. Information to Insp. Hale, Basingstoke. 17 — Fareham ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— WILLIAM REEVES, age about 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair brown, moustache light brown ; dress, long dark brown check overcoat, check trousers, black hard f(# t hat. He calls on greengrocers and offers to supply potatoes, upon which he obtains a deposit. Supposed identical with man, Case No. 9, 31st De- cember last. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. 18.— Gosport ( County).— For stealing 2 £ 5 Bank of England Notes, Nos. 11299 and 14300— JOHN EDWARD WOODMAN, a Private of the Rifle Brigade, age about 19, height 5 ft. 4} in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, burn scar right breast, scar tip of chin, PRICE tattooed inside right leg, man with revolver right arm, Buffalo Bill left arm ; wearing fatigue uniform of the Rifle Brigade, with overcoat and belt. A native of Windsor. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Silver, Gosport. 19.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For stealing, 22nd and 23rd ult., a double case English silver watch, maker " Blundell, Liverpool" ; Maltese silver albert, curb pattern ( unstamped), 2 watch keys and a silver Egyptian coin attached ; 1 pair of hand- sewn elastic side boots, plain block fronts ; a black lounge coat and vest; 1 pair light striped trousers ; 1 rough brown leather purse, buckle fastening, containing £ 6 10s. Od.; a black enamelled " Swift" diamond frame safety bicycle, " 1896 " pattern, No. 10,404, 30- in. front, 28~- in. back wheel, " Dunlop" Welsh tyres, rubber pedals ( piece of rubber cut from both), toe clips fitted, rubber handles, transfer on head and top bar, double crowns to front forks, tangent spokes — PETER HODGENS, age 26, height ;) ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache ( cut short) red; dress, light tweed suit and cap. A gunner of the Royal Artillery, from which he is now a deserter. Native of Ballinasloe. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. LANARKSHIRE. 20.— Glasgow ( City).— For appropriating £ 600 entrusted to him to invest— HERBERT BARCLAY, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, com- plexion sallow, hair ( bushy and inclined to curl) and moustache dark, long flat feet, walks erect, smart appearance and plausible manner. H9 carried on business as David Barclay & Co., 48, W7est George Street, Glasgow, and obtained, through advertise- ments, money to invest under the " cover system." Is believed to be an amateur photographer; absconded 17th ult, may endeavour to go abroad. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Boyd, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 21.— Burnley ( County).— For embezzling £ 1,000 whilst acting as secretary to the Barrowford In- dustrial Co- operative Society— PRICE WILLIAM HARTLEY, age 35 or 36, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full round face, hair and eyes dark brown, of smart appearance; dress, steel grey suit, brown double- breasted ulster overcoat, white turn- down collar, white silk muffler, black billy- cock hat, brown shoes. A native of Pendle Forest, near Burnley. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barnett, County Police Office, Burnley. 22.— Chorley ( County).— For stealing, 27th ult., a silver Swiss Geneva lever watch, No. 2713, white dial, steel hands, seconds finger, " full jewelled lever " on outside of inner case; 1 pair old lace boots ( newly soled); 1 pair lady's ditto— A MAN, age about 28, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion and moustache dark, large scar inside left hand, 2 middle fingers bent; dress, grey plaid suit, stand- up collar, red tie. A shoe- maker ; stated ho was a native of Bradford, also that he had worked at Bolton, Preston and Southport. 23.— Chorley ( County).— For indecent assault., 6th ult., at Heath Charnock— JOHN LILLY, age 23 or 24, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, thin features, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark; usually wears a dark brown frieze overcoat. A colliery labourer; native of Adlington. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 24.— Leigh ( County).— For larceny— MICHAEL KELLY, age 31, height 5 ft. 9^ in., slight build, com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache sandy, slight impediment in speech, stoops when walking; dress, bluish jacket, light trousers, red scarf, cap, clogs. A collier. Warrant issued. 25.— Leigh ( County).— For stealing, 19 ult., 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 rather 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. Higginbothain, Leigh. 26.— Liverpool ( City).-— For failing to report — Licence holder, GEORGE BLACKMORE, alias STEPHEN PAUL and STEPHEN FROST, Office No. 177- 98, age 56, height 5 ft. 7J in., hair brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, complexion sallow, scar left eyebrow, front neck and right ribs, nose broken and inclined to left. Sentenced at Gloucester Ses- sions, Kith October, 1895, to 3 years penal servitude for railway station breaking. Licenced 14th ult. V 295. Licence holder ELIZABETH PERCIVAL, alias ELIZABETH ROWBOTTOM, ROBINSON, THOMPSON and SMITH, Office No. 48409, age 48, height 4 ft. 10 in., hair brown, eyes brown, complexion fresh, mole right arm, scar right eye- brow. Sentenced at Liverpool County Sessions, 28tli October, 1881, to 10 years penal servitude for larceny. Liberated on 3rd Licence, 3rd July, 1895. X C Iv 55. Information to Chief Constable, City Police, Liverpool. 27.— 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. 28. — Leicester iBoroui/ h). — 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, weafs 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 Lumley, Leicester. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 29.— Welshpool ( County).— For deserting her children, leaving them chargeable to the Llanfyllin Union— MARY MORGANS, age 34, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, large mouth, thick lips, feet turns outwards. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Crowden, Welshpool, or to Sergt. Meredith, Llanfyllin. NORFOLK. 30.— Norwich (< - ity).— For stealing, 2nd ult., 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. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 31.— Wellingborough ( County).— For fraud HARRIS, alias HARRISON, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion pale, hair and small moustache light; dress, light suit, black hard felt hat. He represents himself as agent for Carr & Son, Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham, and receives orders for drapery, for which he obtains payment, giving receipts from a book in one of the above names. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Alexander, Wellingborough. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1898. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. AYRSHIRE. 32.— 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. 33.— 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. NORTHUMBERLAND 34.— Berwick- On- Tweed ( Borough). — For deserting his wife and family, leaving them charge- able to the Berwick- on- Tweed Union— EDWARD TIPPING, alias JOHN CLARK, BOUNCER and YORKIE, age 35, height 5 ft. 9£ in., complexion fresh, hair light, moustache ginger, eyes blue, dressed as a navvy or labourer. A native of Weighton, Yorkshire. Supposed now in the county of Durham. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Garden, Berwick- on- Tweed. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 35.- Newark ( BoroughI.— For stealing ( bailee) a box hand- cart, painted black, small wheels, moulded on top of sides, a piece broken off one corner, cross handle — ENOCH BLAGDON, age about 45, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair ( short) and moustache grey. A rag and bone collector. Is accompanied by a woman, age about 38, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., slight build, hair brown. Warrant issued. 30.— Newark ( Borough).— For obtaining by false pretences a watch ( recovered) — GEORGE SHIPLEY, age about 22, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fair, hair brown ; dress, light brown dust- coat, drab suit, breeches and leggings, light cloth peak cap, brown kid gloves. A groom, native of Sutton- on- Trent. Warrant issued. 37.— Newark ( Borough)— For stealing from his lodgings, a gold albert ( fancy pattern), gold oval- shaped locket, with " Love" engraved thereon, attached; 1 lady's long chain, secret link pattern ; 1 lady's silver necklet, flat link pattern ; 3 lady's gold dress rings ( 1 set pearls, 2 rubies with diamond in centre, 1 set pearls, 2 emeralds with diamond in centre, 1 chased set turquoise and pearls)— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, small moustache brown, blue or grey eyes, small scar left side of neck ; dress, black coat and vest, grey check trousers, bow tie, boxcloth gaiters, black hard hat, light button boots with brown cloth tops. Stated he was a veterinary surgeon. Information to Chief Constable Challen, Newark. OXFORDSHIRE. 38.— Caversham ( County).— For obtaining by false pretences, 19th ult., a lady's silver horizontal Swiss watch, No. 16126, gold spots on dial, slight scratch on glass, shell- pattern back, nearly new, may have " H. Samuel, Manchester," thereon— A MAN, age 25 to 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair and mou- stache brown ; dress, brown suit with cap to match. He calls on servants and obtains watches to repair, stating that he represents the firm of Rogers & Co., London, and also that he is agent for a Sewing Machine Company ; carries a jeweller's case. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Hope, Caversham. RENFREWSHIRE. 39.- Johnstone ( Burqh). — For embezzling £ 50 8s. 0d.— JOSEPH BOYLE, age 35, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, complexion florid, hair dark, slight moustache light, eyes bluish grey, cut mark on right eyelid, stoops slightly when walking ; dress, dark tweed jacket suit, dark rough tweed overcoat, black felt hat; carried a brown single- peak cap. A fish, Ac., salesman ; is addicted to drink. Absconded 18tli inst. Information to Chief Constable Forbes, Johnstone. SELKIRKSHIRE. 40.— Selkirk ( County). — For embezzling £ 42 lis. 9d.— WALTER TAIT, late treasurer to the Selkirk Lodge of Free Gardeners, age 34, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion swarthy, hair and mous- tache light, eyes grey, long face, sharp features, stoops slightly and turns his toes inwards ; dress, dark grey tweed suit, tweed cap, blue melton over- coat. A native of Earlston, Berwickshire. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Milne, Selkirk. SOMERSETSHIRE. 41 — Dunster ( County).— For 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. Terry, Dunster. STAFFORDSHIRE. 42.— Brownhillsi 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) blue, 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. 43.- Wednesbury ( County).— For stealing a dark red roan horse, 6 years, 14 hands, tail docked, in fair condition— FREDERICK MILLER, alias FRANK PLEASTED, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, clean shaved, eruptions on face ; dress, brown frieze jacket and vest, light grey trousers, dark peak cap, side spring boots, of horsey appearance. A native of Croydon ; well known to horeedealers, & c., in the Midland Counties and neighbourhood of Liverpool. Warrant issued. 44.— Wednesbury ( County).— For forging and uttering a cheque for £ 7, 7th inst.— JOSEPH ROGERS, age 35, height 5 ft. 5i in., complexion pale, hair and eyes brown, small scar back of left wrist, scar corner of left eye and on left cheek; wearing light brown dust coat, black hard felt hat, brown kid gloves, light lace boots. A native of West Bromwich. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Salt, Wednesbury. SURREY. 45.— Godstone ( County)— For absconding from the Philanthropic Society's Farm School. Redhill, and for burglary— ALFRED WARD, alias CARTER, age 16, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyebrows dark, eyes blue; sloping scar between eyes, blinks when speaking; dress, dark brown jacket, corduroy trousers, grey stockings ( marked B or W), brown guernsey, grey undershirt and jersey, blue cotton shirt ( clothing, except trousers, stolen). Carried a striped canvas bag. Native of Plaistow. Absconded 22ud ult. Information to Supt. Brice, Oxted. SUSSEX ( EAST). 46.— Uckfield ( County).— For fowl stealing, 25th ult.— TOM BAILEY, age about 20, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 inches, complexion dark, hair dark brown; dress, black coat, cloth vest with horse- shoe pattern buttons, brown cord tight- fitting trousers, brown cloth cap. Tramps the country. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Criddle, Uckfield. 47.— Brighton ( Borough).— For embezzlement — WILLIAM BARNARD lSWORTH, 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 ult. ; had in his possession a large quantity of jewellery. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 4H.— Hastings ( Bormo/ h).— 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. 49.- 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. 50.— Hove ( Tou- n). — For non- payment of maintenance arrears — WILLIAM CHATFIEL1) 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. WTarrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. SUSSEX ( WEST). £ 5 REWARD. 51.— Steyning ( County).— For obtaining two bicycles by false pretences at Shorehain, 6th ult.— 1st, lady's " Olympia" safety ( nearly new), No. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1898. 18706, 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. 52. — Birmingham ( City). — For embezzling £ 16 16s. lid., 5th November last— THOMAS A. ANDERTON, age 82, 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. 58. — 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) dark, heavy moustache light, large Roman nose, stoops slightly, and 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. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Bir- mingham. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 54.— Beverley ( County).— For larceny, 14th ult.— ANDREW WILSON, age 17, height 5 ft. 1 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey ; dress, old grey jacket and vest, cord trousers, grey cloth cap, lace boots. A native of Beverley. May be found in the company of hawkers, shooting gallery employees, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Winpenny, Beverley. 55.— Hull ( City).— For embezzlement— ADRIAN HUDSON, age 34, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion dark, hair ( inclined to curl) black, eyes dark, scar across bridge of nose; dress, dark frock coat, dark trousers, silk hat. A traveller. Warrant issued. 56.— Hull ( Citi/)— For larceny ( lodi/ ings)— ARTHUR BONNETT, alias JONES, age 19, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair light brown, slight moustache, scar left of mouth, upper front tooth deficient. Warrant issued. 57.— 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). white dial, black figures, gold hands, " A. W. W. & Co., Waltham, Mass," on centre of dial, glass cracked — WILLIAM HENRY HILL ( supposed false), age about 27, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair sandy, slight moustache, eyes blue; dress, dark slate colour coat and vest, black serge trousers, black and white scarf, brown cap; a collier. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Quest, Court House, Rother- ham. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. CUMBERLAND. 60. — Whitehaven ( County).— Remanded till 7th inst., for larceny ( lodgings)— SAMUEL SMITH, Case No. 17, 28th ult., age 20, height 5 ft. 8£ in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes light blue, narrow between eyes, 8 small scars back of head, scar back of neck, burn mark right forearm, 2nd and 3rd right fingers crushed at ends, cut mark inside right thumb, blue scar right of forehead, 3 scars below right knee, small brown birthmark left upper arm, boil mark left elbow, scar left knee, small mark from kick on left leg; dress, dark mottled jacket and vest, black trousers, dark tweed cap, brown boots ( blacked). Has in his possession 43 small box and other keys; 1 white handle 2 blade pocket knife; 1 brown leather purse, fastens at side ; 1 lady's small maroon purse with nickel top; 1 maroon leather stamp case ; 1 large brass finger ring with full rigged ship engraved on top ; pawntickets for a silver lever watch, No. 50126, and silver guard ; 1 gold albert; 1 overcoat; and 1 silver watch, pledged during Sept., Oct., Nov. and Dec., at Cardiff, Bristol, Wednesfield and Chorlton- on- Medlock, in names of Mary Jones, Samuel Smith, George Tonks and J. Smith, re- spectively ; also a Post Office Savings Bank Book, issued at Bristol on 11th October, 1897, in name of Samuel Smith. Information to Supt. Kelly, Whitehaven. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 61.— Gloucester ( County). — Committed for trial at next assizes, 12th inst., for manslaughter— THOMAS STANLEY, age 22, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel; scar inside left thigh, cut scar left forefinger and side of right eye ; a gipsy, hawker of mats, & c. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Philpott, Gloucester. HAMPSHIRE. 62. — Southampton ( Borough). — Remanded, for loitering with intent to commit a felony — WILLIAM ANDREWS, age 32, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair, moustache and eyes brown, high forehead, small abscess scar centre of chest, one on small of back, 4 fleshy lumps on back, small scar left knee; dress, brown coat and vest, cardigan jacket, old blue trousers, white tie with black stripes, hard felt hat, heavy nailed shooting boots.. A stable- man; native of Bristol. States he has been pre- viously convicted. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. NORFOLK. 63.— King's Lynn ( Borough).— Sentenced to 2 months imprisonment for larceny ( lodgings)— THOMAS ROBINSON, age 25, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair, small moustache and side whiskers brown, eyes grey; dress, blue serge suit. A grocer's assistant; native of London. Recently employed at Liverpool. Has in his possession a pawnticket of a lady's silver Geneva watch. Sup- posed wanted elsewhere. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Ware, King's Lynn. back of head and under chin, I. L. sailor underneath, C. Till, and a scar inside right forearm, heart pierced with arrow between right thumb and forefinger, Union Jack, stars and stripes, heart, 2 palm trees, woman's face between, clasped hands inside left fore- arm, 3 dots outside. A flower hawker ; native of Brighton. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. PROPERTY STOLEN. ESSEX. 65. — Brentwood ( County). — 31st ult., by housebreaking, at Romford— 1 lady's small gold watch, chased, face rather dark ; 1 ditto, long gold chain, small links ; 1 ditto, gold dress ring, chased, diamond in centre, surrounded by 6 pearls. Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood. 66.— Saffron Walden ( County).— 27th ult., by housebreaking, at Manuden— A lady's small silver Geneva watch, plain face, 1 hand missing; 1 old- fashioned English lever watch, No. 3198; 1 gold albert, curb pattern; 1 silver locket, heart or triangle shape, containing dark plaited hair, inside glass broken; 2 old- fashioned muzzle loading pistols, maker, " Pratt, Bishop's Stortford." Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Walden. £ 10 REWARD. 67.— Colchester ( Borough).— 31st ult.— 1 pearl brooch " 1893 " in pearls ; 1 brooch made of a 5s. piece ( George period), " 1890 " engraved thereon ; 1 gold brooch, 2 parallel bars, 3 garnets in centre; 1 diamond brooch, heart shape, 2 swallows carrying a heart; 1 Swanni pin, Indian god ; 5 ladies' gold rings, gipsy setting ( 1 set 2 diamonds with large emerald in centre, 1 3 sapphires and 2 diamonds, 1 3 corals, 2 small diamonds, 1 ruby and 2 diamonds, 1 3 pearls); 1 lady's goldmarquise ring, Indian make; 1 ditto, set turquoise, lined to make ring smaller; 1 locket, set pearls, diamond shape, containing photograph of a gentleman, a gold chain, snake pattern, attached ; 1 crescent brooch, red, white and blue stones in centre, crescent on bar, small diamonds at end; 1 large amethyst brooch, old- fashioned setting; 1 gold bracelet, " From Uncle Ted to R. E. C." engraved inside ; 1 gold albert, small cable pattern ; 1 pearl star with diamond in centre, 2 pearls missing; 1 diamond stud; 2 gold studs; 1 jubilee sixpence ( 1887), " Arthur" engraved thereon; 1 silver twopenny piece and 2 fourpenny pieces. The above reward will be paid by Mr. E. H. Hallum, Krishna Lodge, West Lodge Road, Col- chester, for such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to Chief Constable Coombs, Col- chester. KENT. 68. — Gravesend ( Borough).— 28th ult., by housebreaking— A lady's small gold Geneva watch, gilt dome, bird with wings expanded thereon; 1 long gold snake pattern chain, square links, a gold 5- franc piece, gold seal and key, gold locket with blue enamel cross, photographs of a lady and gentleman inside, attached ; 1 coral brooch, fly in centre with gold legs; 1 gold brooch and earrings to match, set diamond in centre of each ; 1 round silver brooch, earrings to match ( gilded), chased with flowers and leaves ; 1 gold oval brooch, set 5 red stones; 1 small round gold brooch, engraved ; 1 pair amber earrings, heart shape ; 1 metal ( engine- made) bracelet. 24th ult. — An " Ormonde " pneumatic safety bicycle, " Woodlev," tyres, geared to 66, straight handle bars, brake, double gong bell, American leather mud guards, tool bag, back wheel patched with a piece of canvas about 3 inches long, tied with black tape. Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Graves- end. LANCASHIRE. 09. - Chorley ( County).— Between May last and 22nd ult.— A white brocade court train, 4 yards long, lined white silk, bound with white silk cord, seam in centre; 1 white satin bodice, lined white silk, a number of small tucks in front, very large sleeves ; 1 small coronet, orange blossom and myrtle. 20th ult.— 1 lady's 9- carat gold dress ring, set 8 small white stones ; 1 ditto keeper, engraved at top; 1 ditto gold brooch, about in. long, and £ in. wide, with imitation green flowers ; 1 dress ring, set bloodstone, made from an old wedding ring, stamped 9- carat; 1 small white ring box, " J. Carr, Jeweller, Chorley," thereon ; 1 small green plush ring box ; 1 brown handle pocket knife ( two blades). Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 58.— Bamsley ( County).— For stealing, 5th ult., 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 WAIN WRIGHT, 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, Barnsley. 59.- Rotherham ( County).— For stealing a silver Waltham lever watch ( new), No. 7184763, SUSSEX ( EAST). 64.— Eastbourne ( Botough).— Remanded till 7th inst. for housebreaking— WILLIAM JOHNSON, late of Collinson's Buildings, Borough, London, age 22, height 5 ft. 4£ in. ( without boots), complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey; large scar under chin, scar inside left forearm, large brown scar inside upper left arm, 2 faint scars left side of head, slight varicose veins left leg ; dress, black rough serge morning coat and double breasted vest, dark blue military trousers, blue military jersey, buttons in front, No. 8306, 1 SX., dark blue skull cap, light lace boots. A labourer. PATRICK BRICKLEY, age 22, height 5 ft. 94 in. ( without boots), slight build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes brown, scar TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1898. T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. 3 NORFOLK. ' 70.— King's Lynn ( Borough).— 29 ult.— A new blue melton double breasted Chesterfield overcoat, size 5, whole back, side slits, smoked pearl buttons, over- lap seams, velvet collar, two side, ticket and breast pockets with flaps, brown check cloth lining, yellow- striped stone ground sleeve lining, chain tab. Information to Chief Constable Ware, King's Lynn. SURREY. 71.— Reigate ( Boroiujh).— 24tli ult.-— A fawn- colour covert coat, melton cloth, check lining, bone buttons, chain tab. Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN, ages 25 to 30; 1st, complexion and hair dark, wearing a cap; 2nd, complexion fair, side whiskers sandy, wearing dark overcoat and black felt hat, both of slight build. Flower hawkers ; had with them a four- wheel covered van. Information to Head Constable Metcalfe, Redhill. SUSSEX ( EAST). 72.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— 31st ult., by housebreaking— 4 lady's gold rings ( 1 double wire, joined with 0 balls, heart on one set small brilliant; 1 old- fashioned set 4 or 5 red corals, gipsy setting, slightly chased at ends; 1 9- carat mizpah, large letters; 1 old, thin at back, set cluster of brilliants, large brilliant in centre); 1 gold bar brooch, with spray of ivy leaves and berries; 1 cameo safety pin ditto; 1 oval silver ditto, forget- me- nots and small horse- shoe thereon; 1 long bar ditto, set brilliants ( supposed 5) ; 1 gilt brooch, set 2 shamrocks in brilliants, 3 stones in each ; 1 bar ditto, set 3 mauve stones, shamrock shape, brilliant in centre, with safety pin. Information to Chief- Constable Plumb, Eastbourne. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 73.— Hull ( Citi/).— 15 th ult.— silver Geneva watch, No. 1220H6; 1 ditto lever watch, No. 21347, " T. Wilkinson Cooper" on inside case. 20th ult., 1 electro- platecl teapot, marked " W. & H. 1370"; 1 ditto sugar basin and cream jug marked " P. A. & S. 4551 "; 1 ditto cruet; 1 ditto mar- malade dish; 1 ditto small basin; 1 ditto toast rack, marked " W. & H." 23rd ult.— a silver English lever watch. No. 17272. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 74.— Barnsley ((' ounty).— 31st ult., by burglary, at Wombwell— 1 silver chronograph watch, white dial, No. 18211, nearly new. Information to Supt. Kane, Barnsley. PROPERTY RECOVERED. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING.) 75.— Pickering ( County).— Watch, Case No 97, 28th ult. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. NORTHUMBERLAND. 7G.— Morpeth ( Comity).— 1 navy blue rough cloth overcoat, velvet collar, sleeves lined black sateen, ticket pocket apparently burnt out; 1 ditto, bone buttons, sleeves lined with salicia, 4 pockets outside; 1 slate or grey- coloured mackintosh coat with cape; 1 gold jubilee medal, 1837 one side, 1897 the other; 1 silver ditto ; 1 gold pencil case, set with 3 rows of diamonds, 1 missing in top row; 1 plain geld pencil case ; 1 brass trinket box, 5 in. by l £ in., had painted cameo in centre of lid; 1 small silver- gilt civet box, perforated inner lid and sponge initials S L engraved on top; 1 gold- plated seal, about 2 inches long, with claw holding sphere; 1 22- carat gold plain wedding ring; 1 18- carat gold detatched iever watch, ^- plated case, with fine old gold dial, G W engraved on outer case, No. 2894, maker's name Joseph Penlington, Liverpool, with plaited leather attached ; 1 old- fashioned gold verge watch, embossed back, cream dial and gold hands, No. 202, maker's name William Turnbull, Darlington; 1 pan- spectacles with curled sides, No. about 11 or 12; 1 pair eyeglasses, No. about 11 or 12; 1 leather spectacle case, Curry & Paxton, 8, Hardman St., Liverpool, makers ; 1 old meerschaum pipe, repaired with silver, in leather case; 1 large pocket knife, wood haft, makers Southern & Richardson, Sheffield ; 1 silver snuff box, 32/- and A 503 scratched on inside of lid; 1 small pocket comb, silver- gilt handle; 1 watch key, maker Henry Laycock, Market Place, Settle; 1 silver- gilt match box; 1 small 6- chambered revolver ; 1 pair fur- lined gloves. Found in posses- sion of Licence holder EDWARD STEWART, alias ARTHUR FRANCIS JARRELL, LEONARD STANLEY, FREDERICK LENTON and AL- FRED NEWTON, Office No. 36209, ( see case No. 33, 28th ult.), who is charged, at Morpeth, on suspicion of having stolen same and assault on Police. Information to Supt. Spencer, Morpeth. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND. HERTFORDSHIRE. 77.— Hitchin ( County).— 25 ult., at Weston, the body of a man ( supposed) GEORGE SPENCER, age about 50, length about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey), short beard, whiskers and moustache black, upper teeth deficient, eyes hazel; dress, grey pilot coat, grey check vest, striped trousers, white linen shirt with blue stripes, " Matron's Stores," stamped thereon, brown socks, old blucher boots. A verdict of death from natural causes was returned at the inquest. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Reynolds, Hitchin. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. BRECONSHIRE. £ 1 REWARD. 78.— Brecon ( County).— 2nd ult.— a black cob gelding, 5 years, 18J- hands, white star on forehead, swish tail, in good condition, broken to harness and saddle. A dark brown filly, 2 years, white spot on fore- head, long tail cut square, no shoes— by a . MAN, age 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache light or sandy, Roman nose. Information to Supt. Joseph, Brecon, by whom the above reward will be paid for such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and recovery of the horses. MIDLOTHIAN. 79. Edinburgh ('' ounty).- Between 30th and 31st ult., 60 hen and 17 cock pheasants, nearlyall with feathers cut on right wing. Information to Col. Borthwick, Chief Constable, County Buildings, Edinburgh. APPREHENSIONS. 80. — Metropolitan Police District, D Division. BUTTERWORTH, Case No. 5, 28th ult. 81.— Metropolitan Police District, P Division,— ARTHUR HENRY TAYLOR, Case No. 8, 29th October, 1897. 82. — Cheshire, Middlewich ( County).— WILLIAM CULLEN, Case No. 14, 28th ult. 83.— Cumberland, Whitehaven ( County). — SAMUEL SMITH, Case No. 17, 28th ult., and property recovered. 84. — Denbighshire, Denbigh [ County).-- STEPHENSON, Case No. 18, 28th ult., and property recovered. 85.— Devonshire, Exeter ( County).— JOHN SNOW, Case No. 19, 28th ult. 86. — Devonshire, Torquay ( County).— SAMUEL HARTNELL, Case No. 17, 23rd August, 1895. 87. Essex, Siffroa Walden ( County).— ISRAEL SAVILL, alias BOWY, Case No. 25, 28th ult. - I 88. — Hampshire, Fareham ( County).— PEARCE, Case No. 30, 28th ult. 89. — Lancashire, Liverpool ( City). — Licence holder EDWARD DONEGAN, Office No. 3113- 97 ( Case 46, 21st ult.), sentenced to 3 months' hard labour for failing to report. 90. — Lancashire, Wigan r( Borough). Licence holder EDWARD STEWART, alios FREDERICK LENTON, Office No. 36209, Case No. 33, 28th ult., and charged at Morpeth on sus- picion of larceny and assault on Police. ( See ca-- e No. 76.) !) 1.— Leicestershire, Leicester ( Borough). — Licence holder JOHN JACKSON, Office No. 2349- 97 ( Case 30, 17th ult.), sentenced to 1 month's hard labour 28th ult. 92.— Suffolk, Lowestoft ( County).— HARRY WEIR, Case No. 63, 28th ult. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 93.— T Division.— For obtaining money by false pretences— NELLIE or ELLEN SHARPLES, age about 32, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, hair dark, eyes grey ; dress, black jacket and skirt, brown felt sailor or large grey felt hat, trimmed bird and quills. Supposed a native of Rochdale. She obtained money by representing that she had a large sum of money left her, and while in London to see her lawyer was robbed of her purse. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 94.— For obtaining credit by false pretences and fraud— WILLIAM E. CRAWFORD, a Scotchman, late of 2, Montague Place, W. C., age about 38, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache dark brown. Had with him a large trunk. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 95.— Barnsley ( Borom/ h).— For embezzlement — H. BRIDGE, age 28, height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown, small mou- stache light, chin very prominent, wart on back of one hand; dress, usually light dust coat, black morning coat and vest, grey trousers, black billy- cock hat. A photographer's canvasser; native of Shipley, Yorks. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Turner, Town Hall, Barnsley. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 96.— L Division.— 3 inst., by burglary— 1 half- hoop sapphire ring, 5 stones, " B. M." scratched inside; 1 old- fashioned cluster diamond ditto, sap- phire centre, shank bruised, " U " scratched inside; 1 gent's single stone diamond ditto, plain band, very large size, " U " scratched inside; about 40 gem rings, with shop letters " U, C, K, T, N, G, H, M, MU, MT, B, BT and BM" scratched inside; 20 silver Geneva watches with shop marks as above scratched inside of outer cases ; between 30 and 40 silver alberts, some curb pattern, some fetter link; £ 4 gold and silver. 97. — N Division. — 2nd inst., by hou- e- breaking— a lady's gold long neckchain ( bar and link pattern ; 1 gent's gold albert, pendant anil seal attached, set red and' green stone; 2 gold brooches ( 1 mourning, hair at back) ; 1 gold bible shape locket; 2 dress rings ( 1 set green stone and 4 pearls, 1 set pearls, emeralds in centre); 3 plain gold lings ; 2 plaited bar pattern brooches ; 1 gold pin ( twisted pattern); pair gold earrings, . drop pattern, chased ; 2 gold studs, set white stone ; 1 silver fruit knife, " S. F." thereon; 4' silver table spoons ( 1 gravy), initials " A. J. L." thereon ; I silver brooch ( acorn pattern). >' 98.— P. Division - 3rd inst.— 2 new " Swiftest" safety bicycles: one 28 i I. wheels, Dunlop- Welch tyres, B. S. A. fittings throughout, jointless hollow rims, 4 in. rat- trap pedals. Brook's B17 black saddle, Brampton's half block chain, 7i in. head, low built frame, drop handle bars. in. tread ; one 28 in. wheels, B. S- A., bottom bracket, imitation B. S. A. hubs, Brook's B17 brown saddle, American pedals, enamelled black with gold lines. 4 T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1 8 9 8 . J} 9.— P Division.— 1st inst.— One silver neck- lace, cable pattern, with knob fastening broken ; 2 lockets ( one £ 61( 1 engraved heart shaped, one silver oval shaped) * 2 brooches ( one silver, shape of a cross, with pair of earrings to match ; 1 small round gold do.); 1 fancy silver bracelet, about 1 in. wide; 2 silver bangles; 1 large silver spoon, " M. G." engraved on handle. 100.— Y Division.— 2nd inst.— 1 gold brooch, earrings to match, round pattern, ball edges ; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set small diamonds, surrounded by pearls, plate inside ; 1 gent's gold pin, set large turquoise, surrounded with 12 small pearls ; 4 silver cups, gilt insides ( 1 Civil Service Athletic Sports shield, royal coat- of- arlns, about 14 in. high ; 1 ditto " Leigliton Buzzard, 1895 " thereon ; 2 ditto, Civil Service shields, about 6 in. high, " Rowland and Frazer, 146, Regent Street," stamped on bottoms); and 6 old fashioned silver teaspoons, plain pattern, new. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANIMALS, & c., FOUND. DORSETSHIRE. 101.— Blandford ( County).— Gelding, Case No. 93, 21st ult., has been owned. The apprehension of the undermentioned persons is sought for failing to report under the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Police Force requiring the capture is notified under the name of the person, with the exception of the Metropolitan District, which is shown by the letters C. 0. ( Convict Office). In all cases where a warrant has been granted, notification will follow name of Force desiring capture. In the event of the capture of persons circulated from C. 0. information is to be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Convict Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. The remainder to the Chief Constable of the Police District named. Name. Metropolitan Police Office No., and Force Desiring Capture. LICENCE HOLDERS. MARY LAKE, alias MARY CONNOR. MARY HARRISON, ANN JONES. MARY STAPLKTON and MARIA CURNIN, 3754- 96. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. JOHN SMITH/ 23- 97. C. O. Sentence ex- pired. Warrant, issued OTTO BRENDLEY, 1143- 97. C. O. Sen- tence expired Warrant issued. ALFRED CHARLES COLEY. alias WILLIAM PACK. CHARLES CLARK, ALBERT HARDING, ALFRED KENNEDY and CHARLES COLLEY. 1985- 97. C. O. ALICE HOLMES, alias SARAH RILEY. FLORENCE SET LEY, ANNIE PARK- INSON, FANNY SLACK. LOUISA BRENTWOOD and RHODA HOLMES. 20- 98. C. O. KATE PENNER. alias ANN MANNING. CATHERINE PINNER, KATE MAXEY. CATHERINE MANLEY, KATE MAN- LEY. and MARY COLLINS. 3688- 97. C. O. JOHN BURTON, alia* JAMES BROWN. 3676- 97. C. O. I WILLIAM JACKSON, alias WILLIAM BELL. WILLIAM JOHNSON and WILLIAM THOMPSON. 3200- 9; Blackburn ( Borough). Warrant issued. GEORGE EDWARD RICHARDS, alias GEORGE EDWARDS RICHARDS and THOMAS EDWARDS, 3030- 97. Kind's Heath, Worcester ( County). Warrant issued. WILLIAM WALSH, alias THOMAS , TONES and JOHN WILLIAMS. SC. 96- 97. Liverpool ( City). SUPERVISEES. GEORGE JACKSON, 3T. 86- 97. C. O. War rant issued. FREDERICK GASKELL, alias WILLIAM PARKER and FREDERICK ROBIN- SON, 3591- 97. Livenx> ol ( City). ERNEST HOLTON, 228- 96. Northampton ( County). Warrant issued. 54 20 46 42 JOSEPH PAGE, alias JOSEPH BESLEY WILLIAM SMITH and JOSEPH BAZ- LEY. 3584- 97. C. O. ELIZABETH ELLEN SKKATS. 1881- 97. <! SS C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issned.| 6J 4} pale fresh 34 HA Hi. ICY ICS. brn Igrey dk brn hazel fresh fresh fresh fresh faii- sal low brn prey 3h 50 22 63 : is 22 JOHN SMITH, alias ROBERT WILSON. 25 911- 97. Boston ( Borough). 5 3i 3 n fresh fresh fresh fresh brn ( thin) brn It brn ( trap grey) hazel blue prey prey grey REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. Face pock- marked, scar each eyebrow and bridge of nose. G. M. T. S. on rt upper arm Scar rt eyebrow, it thumb and 1st rt and 2nd It finpers, coat of arms with anchor in centre, crossed swords, crucifix, star, bust of man. shield, crown, flowers in pot, star, pierced heart, anchor and star on It forearm Scar rt of forehead, base of It thumb and back of 1st It finger, 4th rt finger bent inwards Scar It eyebrow, rt of forehead, back of It thumb, in- side It hand, top of 2nd It finger and on rt forearm | Sear each eyebrow, rt cheek, base of each thumb and on 2nd and 3rd rt fingers, S. S. and W. N. on rt. in- distinct marks on It forearm Scar back of neck. It forefinger and rt forearm, indis- tinct blue mark back of It wrist, blue dot between It thumb and finger, bracelet rt wrist, four dots be- tween rt thumb and finger Face pock- marked, fingernails deformed. 4th rt finger crooked North London Sessions, 17th December, 1894. 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 15th December, 1896. C H U 36. * - Central Criminal Court. 8th January. 1894, 4 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 6th January, 1897. U 47. Central Criminal Court, 7th January. 1895,3 years penal servitude for laroenv. Licenced 17th April, 1891 V 30. North Londcp Sessions. 24th October. 1892. 5 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence, Sth Decem- ber, 1897, which expires 27th August, 1898. E S 590. ^ ' North London Sessions. 2nd November, 1891, ."> years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence, 3rd July, 1897, which expired Sth January. 1898. R 43. South London Sessions. 13th November. 1894, 3 J years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for housebreaking. Licenced 11th July, 1897. O U 223. North London Sessions, 23rd October. 1893,6 years penal servitude and 5 years police supervision for larceny and fraud. Licenced 28th December. 1897. L T 37. dk brn ( trng grey) blue dk brn prey bra hazel Scar rt eyebrow, bridge nose. It elbow, and 3rd It and 1st rt fingers, cross on It. W. T on rt forearm, anchor back It hand, 10 small dots back It wrist and hand dk brniblue Scar above It eyebrow, on rt knee and 2 rt calf, mole on It fore and upper arm dk bra, blue 5 24 fresh 5 7 ' fresh fresh 5 3;| sal low Scar over each eyebrow. 3 front of neck, 1 rt forearm Surrey Sessions, 9th April, 1889, 7 years penal ser- and a long scar between It eye and nose. 4th It finger vitude for larceny. Licence revoked. Liberated crooked, rt wrist fractured on 3rd licence 23rd December. 1897. which ex- pires 4th July. 1898 Scar each temple, rt of bridge of nose ( blue), rt wrist Cambridge Assizes, 12th November. 1891, 5 years and rt forearm, lost tip of 1st rt finper and i t thumb penal servitude for housebreaking. Licence revoked. Liberated on 3rd licence 24th Decem- ber 1897, which expires 22nd March. 1898. R 317 Scar rt cheek, It of nose, back It forearm, It thumb and Monmouth, 19th February, 1895. 3 years penal 1st It and 4th rt fingers, birth mark outside rt thigh servitude for shopbreaking. Licence forfeited at Liverpool, 25th June. 1897. under Prevention grev brn ( lk bra brn grey blue blue grey Liverpool. 11th March. 1895, 3 years penal servi- tude for larceny. Licenced 29th October. 1S97. V 100 Hereford, 1st January. 1894, 5 years penal servi- tude and 7 years Police supervision for larencv. Licenced 11th October, 1897. N U 422 of Crimes Act. December, 1897. Liberated V 55 on 2nd licence 21st Scar inner point of each eyebrow, and several on back and chest Scar centre and rt of forehead, under It eyebrow back of neck, mole rt side of stomach and North London Sessions, 15th June, 1896, 18 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision for larceny ( person). Liverpool, 11th March. 1897. 9 months hard labour and 3 years police supervision for fraud. Twelve dots It upper arm. LOVE and leaves on It. Northampton, 17th October. 1895.3 months hard sailor and soldier on rt forearm, 1891 on It wrist AT on chest L on rt, several faint dots on It forearm, scar ( large) back rt hand and 1st It finger, birthmark ( large) on back and It side belly ( small) labour and 3years police supervision for larceny Cheltenham, 24th June, 1896. 9 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision for house- breaking. I 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.