THE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1898. VOL. XV., No. 1474. REGULATIONS. 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SOOTR. AND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose a/) prehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3 Particulars as to stolen property will be like/ rise 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 exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of 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 no warrant is in force against li 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. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. X. 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 particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only ; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order or by Post Office Order payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing ran only he accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will he given on application. R. ANDERSON, Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. In certain cases questions have arisen as to the payment for photographs applied for bv 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 photograph is not necessary to enable his Department to identify a prisoner, the measurements and finger prints being 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 BRODEBICK, J., Cleveland Road, Barnes. ( P. G., No. 1896, 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.) 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. 1896, May 14, 1897. See also P. G., No. 1470, January 28, 1898). GOODE, ERNEST, 184, Oxford Street. ( P. G., No. 1456, December 10, 1897.) JACKSON, W. R., Gunsmith, 8, Park Avenue Road, Tottenham ( P. G., No. 1472, February 4, 1898.) 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. Complaints were formerly received by the Metro- politan Police and have recently reached the Herts Constabulary about one ROBERT SELMES, once a gamekeeper, then a rat and rabbit catcher, and now a dealer in dogs. He obtains possession of dogs and then neglects to pay for them, urging one excuse or another. So far he has not committed himself criminally but his proceedings are clearly dishonest. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— E Division.— For stealing, 2nd inst.— 4 lady's gold rings ( 2 with 3 diamonds, 1 chased, 1 pearls and diamonds); a lady's gold watch, gold dial; 1 ditto very long gold chain, small links, has been re- paired in 3 places ; 1 small gold locket; 1 gold pencil case; 1 rough brown jacket, " John M. Gibb, 40a, Alders- gate Street," on tab, and £ 2 10s.— GEORGE FREDERICK RODWAY, age 19, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair light; dress, black jacket, grey striped trousers, black cap. Has served in the Royal Artillery at Portsmouth. Warrant issued. 2.— P Division.— H. CALLABY, Case No. 6, 1st July, 1892, and WALTER RICHARD TATE, Case No. 4, 14th August, 1896. Not to be arrested. Warrants withdrawn. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 3.— For conspiracy and fraud— ERNEST HER- BERT LOMAX, late of 17, Hollywood Road, Ken- sington, age about 35, 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. 4— Menai Bridge ( County). — For obtaining food and lodging by false pretences FOLLY, an Irishman, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, hair and ( heavy) moustache dark ; dress, dark coat and vest, dark brown trousers, dark mackin- tosh ( no sleeves I, cape attached, hard felt hat, heavy nailed boots with iron tips on toes and heels, wears a black leather belt round waist. He stated he was travelling for Singer & Co., repairing machinery. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Jones, Menai Bridge. BERKSHIRE. 5.— Wokingham ( County).— For obtaining 5s. by false pretences, 21st ult.— a man, giving the name of RIEVE, age 30 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. 6.— Aberystwyth ( County).— For deserting his wife and children, 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- 7.— 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. 8. — Cullompton ( County). — For obtaining £ 1 by false prentences— W. M. SMALL, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion very dark, hair ( curly), black, clean shaved, eyes dark, turns his toes inwards, carries his right shoulder higher than left; dress, dark brown tweed suit, raised seams and horse- shoe buttons on coat, tight fitting trousers, brown billy cock hat, lace boots. Hawks brushes, mats, etc.; supposed a native of Newton Abbot. Is accom- panied by a woman, age about 80, height 5 ft. 3 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair light; dress, black dress, brown double- breasted jacket, white pearl but- tons, brown felt hat; of smart appearance. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Collins, Cullompton. 9. — Torquay ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— MOSES SMALL, age about 23, 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 1 , 1898. height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion dark, hair ( curly) and slight moustache black, eyes dark; dress, dark round jacket and vest, dark large pattern cord breeches, brown leather leggings, black and white check skull cap. A horsedealer; native of Newton Abbot. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Roberts, Torquay. 10.— Exeter ( City).— For forging and uttering 8 Bank withdrawal notes, thereby obtaining £ 14— ERNEST SYDNEY PRING ( supposed false), age about 38 ( 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. 11.— Blandford. ( County).— For larceny ( dwell- in </ house) and burglariously breaking out of same— Supervisee WILLIAM GREAVES, alias MILL1- 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 2Gth October, 1897. T 423. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Brown, Blandford. DURHAM. 12.— Sunderland ( Borough). — For forgery— JOHN NEILSON, late Secretary of the Sunderland Branch of Amalgamated Society of Engineers, age 43, height about 5 ft. 5 in., very stout, complexion fresh, full red face, hair ( bald on top), moustache and small side whiskers ginger, combs his hair over top of head, abscess scar on one side of neck, shoulders contracted, cannot raise his arms ; dress, blue serge jacket suit, blue overcoat velvet collar, round felt hat, wears a gold keyless watch and long fine gold chain. An engineer. Absconded 8th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Sunder- land. HAMPSHIRE. 13.— 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 felt 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. 14.— Gosport ( County).— For stealing 2 £ 5 Bank of England Notes, Nos. 14299 and 14300— JOHN EDWARD WOODMAN, a Private of the Rifle Brigade, age about 19, height 5 ft. 4J 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. 15. — Petersfield ( County). — For obtaining charitable contributions by false pretences, 31st ult., at Horndean— A MAN, age' 30 to 36, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, hair ( bald on top) and heavy moustache light, rather thin features ; dress, dark grey overcoat, grey trousers, stand up collar, dark soft felt hat, carried an umbrella ; the appearance of a clerk or traveller, of good address. Is believed to be identical with man, Case No. 22, 7tli ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. King, Petersfield. l( j.— 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 £ 0 10s. Od.; a black enamelled " Swift" diamond frame safety bicycle, " 1890 " 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 5 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. 17.— Southampton ( Borough.)— For stealing a concertina ( recovered)— EGAN, alias BRYAN or BRYANT, age 22 to 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion sallow, hair light; dress, blue cloth pilot coat, black buttons, anchors thereon, blue trousers, blue cloth cap with patent leather peak. A ship's tailor. Recently discharged from Dorchester Prison, where he had been sentenced to 48 days imprisonment for being drunk and absent without leave. Was for- merly on H. M. S. " Boscawen " at Portland. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. KENT. 18.— Sandgate ( County). — For embezzlement and stealing a bicycle— JOHN WINTERS, age 25, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, dancing girl ar. d woman's head on forearms ; dress, light grey suit, white tie, stand up collar, brown Alpine hat. A native of Lisleen, Killen, Castlederg, Tyrone. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Waghorn, Sandgate. LANARKSHIRE. 19.— 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. He carried on business as David Barclay & Co., 48, West 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. 20.— Boltoil ( County).— For stealing, between 2nd and 3rd ult.— 1 lady's gold Geneva watch, No. 71649, plain cases, figured dial; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 14635, plain dial, engraved cases, had attached a twisted silver guard, with tassel at end; 1 gent's 15- carat gold albert, curb pattern, with locket as pendant, containing two photographs; 1 lady's gold albert, twisted pattern, with tassel at end ; 1 lady's gold brooch, oval shape, raised thread- work to form a ring in centre, beaded round edges; 1 plain gold wedding ring ; 1 lady's silver bracelet, fastens with 1 clasp; 6 dessert spoons, stamped 6 ; 1 plated gold oblong brooch; 1 plated gold bangle, curb pattern, locket attached ; 1 pair oblong plated sleeve links ; 1 silver chain and locket, flat links ; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, white dial, had attached a two- cord silver guard ; 1 lady's small silver Geneva watch, No. supposed 11382, steel hands, thistle engraved on outer case. Supervisee EZRA THOMAS, Office No. 2582- 96 ( Case 25, 3rd December last), age 32, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair hrown ( thin on top), scar back of head; " A" left upper arm, A B and anchor left forearm, anchor right upper arm; a tailor, and sometimes goes to sea as a seaman. He takes lodgings in public or private houses, and states he has just returned from a long voyage. Sentenced at Preston County Sessions, 26th November, 1890, to 7 years' penal servitude, and 7 years' police super- vision, for Housebreaking. Licenced 13th August, 1890. 2345. 21.— Bolton ( County).— For stealing, 8th inst., £ 2 at Tonge— a MAN, age 20, height 5 ft. 0 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark, eyes ( left defective) blue; T. K. left forearm, blue dots between left thumb and forefinger, 2 bald patches on . back of head ; dress, dark blue ribbed jacket and vest, cord trousers, blue cap, lace boots ( narrow toes). A fruit hawker. Information to Supt. Leeming, County Police Office, Bolton. 22.— Burnley ( County).— For embezzling £ 1,000 whilst acting as secretary to the Barrowford In- dustrial Co- operative Society— PRICE WILLIAM HARTLEY, age 85 or 86, 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. 23.— 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 he was a native of Bradford, also that he bad worked at Bolton, Preston and Southport. 24.— Chorley ( County).— For indecent assault. J Oth 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. LINCOLNSHIRE. 25.— Alford ( County).— For obtaining, 3rd inst., by false pretences, a light drab waterproof, light velvet collar, hip and ticket pockets, two faint spots of red paint on botto of front, makers " J. Davis & Hatter, Louth "— a man who gave the name of BAILEY, age about 26, '[ height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light, rather thick lips, supposed 2 small scars on one cheek, walks erect; dress, blue Norfolk knicker suit, stand- up collar with turned down points, brown stockings red stripes round tops, grey peak cap, old lace boots, and the stolen waterproof. Had with him a bicycle painted black, handle bar and gear wheel plated, pneumatic tyres, springs of saddle broken. He takes lodgings at hotels for one night, leaves without paying his bill on the pretence that he is going to have the saddle springs of bicycle repaired. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Spofforth, Alford. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 26.— 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. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 27.— Wellingborough ( County).— For fraud HARRIS, alius 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 tc Supt. Alexander, Wellingborough. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 2S.— Newark ( Borough).— 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. 29.— 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. Information to Chief Constable Challen, Newark. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1898. T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. AYRSHIRE. HO.— 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. DENBIGHSHIRE. 31.— Wrexham ( Counti/).— Woodcut portrait and description of JOHN GEORGE SAINT, whose apprehension is sought for stealing, on 5th inst., £ 87 10s. Age about 27, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair and slight moustache dark brown, very long neck, walks erect; dress, blue double breasted jacket suit, grey cloth cap. A clerk ; native of Ruabon. He may be found with a new " Star" Road Racer bicycle, smooth Dunlop tyres, flat handle- bar, rat- trap pedals, silver " King of the Road " lamp, which he purchased on 5th inst. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Wrexham. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 32.— Newark ( Borough)— For stealing from his lodgings, a gold albert ( fancy pattern), gold oval- shaped lockot, 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. 33.— Caversham ( County).— For obtaining by false pretences, 19th ult., a lady's silver horizontal Swiss watch, No. 16426, 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. 34.— Banbury ( Borough).— For obtaining, 20th ult., 3 beasts, value £ 28 10s., by a worthless cheque on the Birmingham District and Counties Banking Co., Limited— J. MORE, alias TOM FRY MOORE, age 41, height 5 ft. 6 in., rather slight build, com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, beard ( thin) tight, eyes hazel, wearing dark clothing and light dust coat. Appearance of a farmer or dealer. Was sentenced to 9 months imprisonment at Aylesbury Assizes, June. 1896, for a similar ofl'ence. Supposed now living in Leicester, Northampton or Warwickshire, and is probably selling foreign meat. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Preston, Banbury. RENFREWSHIRE. 35.— Johnstone ( Burgh). — For embezzling £ 50 8s. Od.— 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 18th inst. Information to Chief Constable Forbes, Johnstone. STAFFORDSHIRE. 36.— 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 horsedealers, & c., in the Midland Counties and neighbourhood of Liverpool. Warrant issued. 37.— Wednesbury ( County).— For forging and uttering a cheque for £ 7, 7th inst.— JOSEPH ROGERS, age 35, height 5 ft. 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. SUSSEX ( EAST). 38.— 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, Ucktield. 39.— Hove ( Town).— For non- payment of main- tenance arrears— HENRY STANGER, « Zi< ™ HENRY EDES, age 27, height 6 ft., slight build, complexion pale, hair light brown, moustache light, eyes blue ; dress, blue reefer jacket, corduroy trousers, black hard felt hat. A labourer; native of Hayward's Heath. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. SUSSEX ( WEST). • 10.— Midhurst ( County).— For stealing, 20th ult., a " New Hudson" bicycle, large figured metal plate on head, " Our Transfer" on mudguard, fitted with brakes and mudguards, 1 spoke broken off at tie in back wheel, new rubber brake pad ( square), rubber pedals, brown saddle, 3 coil spring with upturned peak, raised handle bars, pump, bag and tools attached, leather strap pump clips, large plated bracket wheel, T pattern seat pin, No. 24977 under, " Beeston tyres "— a MAN, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, moustache light; wearing blue suit and cap. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ford, Midhurst. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 41.— 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, kc. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Winpenny, Beverley. 42.— 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. 43.— Hull ( City)— For larceny ( lodgings)— 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. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 44.— Gilling ( County).— For stealing a silver lever watch, No. 41541, steel albert attached ; 2 fruit knives and forks, ivory handles, " S. H. & Co." stamped on blades ; 1 silver teaspoons, " B. H." in monogram stamped thereon ; and a pair of light lace boots— A MAN, age about 31, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., very stout, complexion fresh, hair and slight mous- tache brown, flags and ships tattooed on chests and arms, rings on fingers; dress, old black coat and vest, dark grey Scotch tweed trousers, grey cloth cap, and the stolen boots. A tramping labourer. Information to Supt. Holmes, Gilling. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 45 - Rotherham ( County).— For stealing a silver Waltham lever watch ( new), No. 7184763, 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. 46.— Barnsley ( Borough).— 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. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 47.— C Division.— Remanded till 15th inst., charged with procuring women for immoral purposes — JOSEPH ANKER, age 38, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion pale, hair and moustache light, eyes blue ; dress, black overcoat, dark trousers, hard felt hat. SIMON KUNCHER, age 22, height 5 ft. 2 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes " rev, scar right side of cheek ; dress, grey overcoat, grey suit, black hard felt hat. JACOBI SHRED- NICKI, alias MONKEY JACK, age 26, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache black, eyes dark; dress, black overcoat, grey suit, black hard hat, brown boots. Polish Jews. BIELE FIERSTEIN, age 36, height 4 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes dark; dress, black skirt and bon- net, grey shawl. A Polish Jewess. All natives of Warsaw. Supposed expert shop thieves. Found in possession of Simon Kuncher, and 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1898. supposed stolen: 1 pair of single stone dia- mond earrings, each about 4 carat, roughly set; 1 small diamond spray brooch, small brilliants, 2 whole " pearls on bar; 1 diamond and pearl cluster ring, 8 brilliants and 1 whole pearl ; 1 diamond half- hoop ring, set 5 brilliants; 1 diamond marquise ring, 21 brilliants ; 1 double row half- hoop diamond ring, set 12 brilliants; 1 small diamond marquise ring, set 21 brilliants; 1 double row half- hoop diamond ring, set 12 brilliants; 1 large single stone diamond ring, set 4 small brilliants each side; 1 single stone diamond ring, about 3- J carat; gent's 18 carat, heavy band setting; 1 single stone diamond ring, about G carat; gent's 18 carat, heavy gold setting ; 3 gent's double albert chains, 18 carat, fetter and link pattern, Nos. on parchment tabs attached, 6/ 3 2.8.0, 6/ 3 2.2.5, 6/ 3 3.2.6 respectively; gent's double albert, close curb pattern, 18 carat, 1 charm, consisting of 4 18 carat gold discs on hinge, top disc set diamond, emerald, amethyst and ruby, each in shape of one of four aces, 64505 scratched thereon ; 1 lady's 14 carat gold American Waltham hunter watch, No. 279436 on case, 4362088 on works, 16688 and 4440 scratched on case; 1 18 carat gold safety- pin, 3 in. long; 1 lady's 18 carat gold fob chain, with fancy jug charm attached, about 5 in. long, with sliding centre piece ; 1 Jubilee ( 1887) £ 5 piece as pendant, with 18 carat gold mounts ; 1 double heart diamond brooch, Staffordshire knot on top, on gold key, safety chain and pin, and 3 small gold charms attached ( 1 half- moon face, 1 small gold kev, 1 clenched fist, reg. No. 208821 ; 1 £ 20 Bank of England Note, No. 14M 14100, dated 4th Jan., 1897; 1 £ 5 Bank of England Note, No. C. 30 95294, dated 27th August last; 1 £ 5 Bank of England Note, No. C 80 95295, dated 27th August last; 1 gold necklet, gold disc attached, fine round links, Hebrew inscription " God " on disc; one lady's 9 carat gold fob chain, bugle charm attached, close curb pattern ; 1 ditto, amethyst seal attached. Prince of Wales's pattern ; 1 ditto, gold chased ball attached, open curb pattern; 1 lady's 18 carat albert chain, Persian coin and fish charm attached, close fancy links; 1 15 carat gold necklet, antique gipsy ring attached ; 115 carat gold curb bracelet; 1 diamond and opal cluster stud- pin, oval opal surrounded by rose diamonds; diamond and sapphire 18 carat gold dress ring, sapphire centre, brilliant each side; 1 gent's 18 carat solid band ring; 1 lady's 18 carat fancy curb and bead ring; 1 lady's silver gilt blue enamel Geneva watch and brooch in case, fancy numerals on dial; 1 lady's sn. all 14 carat gold engine- turned Geneva hunter watch, No. 112677 on case, 677 and 713 scratched on cases ; 1 gent's 18 carat gold band ring ( has been cut off finger); 1 small gold append- age, shape of bullock's head; 1 gent's 18 carat gold English lever hunter watch, " No. 13 " on case, " 94213" on works, makers " Thomas Russell & Sons, 18 Church Street, Liverpool," on works; 1 geDt's 18 carat gold Waltham lever hunter watch, fancy engraved cases, fancy numerals, " Cronometro Victoria," and " A. W. W. C. O., Walt- ham," on dial, " No. 7106341 " on works, " 95539 " on case ; 1 gent's heavy 18 carat gold double albert, open twisted curb pattern, Jubilee, 1887, £ 2 piece attached ; 1 pawn- ticket for diamond sapphire brace- let, pledged 5th February, 1898, for £ 2 ; 1 ditto for diamond locket, pledged 4th February, 1898, for £ 8 ; 1 brown leather writing case, fitted with inkwell, pen and pencil, paper- knife, blotting pad, about 12 in. by 6 in., makers " John Pound and Co., 177, Tottenham Court Road," inside; 1 plush ca. pe, lined red, striped shot silk, trimmed Llama fur; 1 black crepon shot silk tiounce ; 1 black spotted silk skirt; 1 black crepon bodice; 1 fawn- coloured flowered satin petticoat with black lace flounce; 1 satin collar and bow, trimmed sequin ; 1 astrachan cape ; 1 sable tie ; 12 yards of flowered brocade satin; 12 yards black figured silk ; and other lady's clothing ( all new). Found in possession of Shrednichi: 1 diamond stud cluster pin, 9 brilliants, about 3 carats ; 1 gent's 18 carat gold Swiss hunter lever watch, No. 62266 on case ; 1 gent's single stone diamond ring, set in plain gold band; 1 gent's single stone diamond ring, fancy gold setting ; 1 gent's 18 carat gold double albert chain, Jubilee, 1887, £ 2 piece and silver sovereign purse attached, fancy fetter and link pattern. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ESSEX. 48.— Chelmsford { County).— In custody for stealing an overcoat and obtaining food and lodgings bj false pretences— GEORGE ROBERTS, alia « PAYNE and MEAD, age 25, height 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar over right eyebrow, dot back left forearm, dark brown mole inside right upper arm. States he is an engine fitter, native of Wood Green. Previously convicted at the Central Criminal Court 14th November, 1892 ; at Southend, 5th July, 1893; at Essex Quarter Sessions, 18th October, 1893, and 3rd July, 1895, of robbery with violence, larcony and fraud re- spectively. 49.— Chelmsford ( County). — In custody for stealing a shovel— WILLIAM SMITH, age 26, height 5 ft. 9J- in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar on crown of head and inside left thigh. A labourer, native of Hellingly, Sussex. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 50.— Staplehill ( County).— Remanded for lar- ceny— ANDREW BARNES, age 16, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar corner right eye, C. N. left forearm, A. and 4 dots right forearm ; dress, old ragged cloth suit, brown overcoat and cap. THOMAS BARNES, age 15, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, scar top of left little finger, R. W. 19 7 and 4 dots right forearm, T. D. left forearm ; dress, old ragged plaid suit, black overcoat and cap. Information to Supt. Matthews, Staplehill. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 51.— Newtowil ( County).— Committed for trial at next Assizes, 21st inst., for larceny ( lodyings) and obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— JOHN PARDO THOMAS, alias WILLIAM LEWIS, age 28. height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, mole left forearm, scar right upper arm and centre of forehead, 2 scars on back ; dress, drab cloth jacket; dark grey trousers, cap, strong lace boots. A collier ; native of Bridgend, Glamorganshire. Previously convicted at Haverfordwest, Welshpool and Carmarthen. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to the Chief Constable of Montgomery- shire, Newtown. KENT, 55. — 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, " Woodley," 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. 56. Chorley ( County).— 2nd inst., by house- breaking— 1 pair grey trousers, black and grey stripe ; 1 black " worsted vest, nearly new; 1 old grey over- coat, grey lining; 1 pair black worsted trousers ( nearly new), hip pocket; 1 black double breasted vest, old, fountain pen and small scissors in pockets; 1 old brown reefer jacket; 1 brown cloth mackintosh, plaid woollen lining, cape attached ; all to tit a man about 5 ft. 5 in. Between 5th and 6th inst., 1 silver English lever watch, No. 26403, nearly new, white metal albert chain attached. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. STAFFORDSHIRE. 57.— Burslem ( County).— 5th inst.— an old Eng- lish lever watch, white dial, black figures, gold hands, ring on dome fastened with a common pin. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 61.— Hull ( City). — loth ult.— silver Geneva watch, No. 122086; 1 ditto lever watch, No. 21347, " T. Wilkinson Cooper" on inside case. 20th ult., 1 electro- plated 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 sugar basin; 1 ditto PROPERTY STOLEN. ESSEX. 52. — 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. 53— 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. 54.— 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. Hallurn, 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. 58.— Wolverhampton ( Borough).— 4th inst.— 6 steel dessert knives; 6 ditto table knives; 1 carving knife and fork ; 1 poultry ditto, all square white bone handles with silver band, makers " Darby & Sons, Sheffield," on blade; 4 small silver- plated forks ; 6 large ditto; 5 silver- plated teaspoons; 3 ditto dessert spoons; 4 ditto egg spoons, rat, 2 crowns and " E. P." stamped on handles; 1 silver jam spoon, chased handle; 1 ditto butter knife, pearl handle, hol- low blade ; 1 ditto, plain silver handle, chased blade; 1 nickel silver bread fork, ivory handle, silver knob at end; 1 ditto pickle fork, white bone handle ( twisted); 1 copper kettle, about 3 inches high. All nearly new. 3 oak drawers, 17 by 2 and 6J inches, 2 brass handles on each. Information to Capt. Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. SUSSEX iEAST'. 59. Eastbourne ( Borough).— 31st ult., by housebreaking— 4 lady's gold rings ( 1 double wire, joined with 6 balls, heart on one set small brilliant; 1 old- fashioned set 4 or 5 red corals, gipsy setting, slightly chased at ends; 1 9- caratmizpah, 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. WORCESTERSHIRE. 60.— King's Heath ( County).— Between 29th ult. and 1st inst.— 1 bricklayer's trowel, 9 in., handle burnt, maker, " Brades"; 1 do. 7 in., maker, " Gilpin "; 1 do. 12 in. ; 1 do. 5 in., maker, " Brades " ; 1 set of lines and pins, anchor heads, and green lines, 95 ft. long, maker, " Isaacs "; 1 pair compasses, 1 pair pincers, 1 large screw driver, mahogany handle; 2 Firmer chisels, f and 1J in., all stamped " R. L. Hodges," and 6 square boxwood handles. Information to Supt. Wasley, King's Heath. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1898. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 toast rack, marked " W. & H." 28rd ult.— a silver English lever watch, No. 17272. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). G2.— Barnsley ( County).— 31st ult., by burglary, at Wombwell— 1 silver chronograph watch, white dial, No. 18211, nearly new. Information to Supt. Kane, Barnsley. PROPERTY RECOVERED. HAMPSHIRE. * G3.— Portsmouth [ Borough).— Pins, Case No. 118, 28th ult., and thief arrested. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. NORTHUMBERLAND. 64.— Morpeth ( County).— 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 8 rows of diamonds, 1 missing in top row; 1 plain geld pencil case; 1 brass trinket box, 5 in. byl- J 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 lever 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 pair 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, alios 4. RTHUR 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. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 65.— L Division.— 5th inst., a brown blood mare, 15 hands, rising 5 years, short mane and tail, both hind and near fore fetlocks and blaze down face white, Roman nose, shod all round. In good condition. 66.— R Division.— 27th nit., a dark chestnut gelding, aged, 15 hands 1 in., rough coat, chipped knees, short tail. Value £ 10. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. HAMPSHIRE. 67.— Winchester ( County). — 6th inst., at Martyrs Worthy, a dark brown carriage horse, about 16 hands, near feet white, small scar on back ; a plum- colour 2- wheel cart, high wheels, splash board has been repaired with iron band, containing stable rug, a set of black harness, silver plated, one rein ring missing from hames, snaffle bit. information to Deputy Chief Constable, Sillence, Winchester. MISCELLANEOUS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 68.— Criminal Investigation Depart- ment ( Correspondence No. 125325).— Stolen, 18th December last, at Dieppe, a French girl, named JEANNE BRUMEVAL, age 4£, complexion fresh, hair ( curly) blonde ( may now be cut short), eyes blue, scar on left elbow. — Supposed by an English WOMAN, who travels the country in a caravan, and having deformed hands and feet, exhibits herself at Country Fairs, & c., as the " Lobster Woman." She is accompanied by a man, age about 35; a youth, age about 17, and a girl, age 3. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W., where a photograph of the child can be seen. APPREHENSIONS. 69.— Metropolitan Police District, G Division— SIDNEY DUBISSON, Case No. 3, 17th December last. 70.— City of London.— WILLIAM E. CRAW- FORD, Case No. 94, 4th inst. 71. — Buckinghamshire, Buckingham ( County). — NORMAN GUBBINS, Case No. 11, 28th ult. 72.— Cheshire, Egremont ( County).- AL- FRED THORNLEY, Case No. 21, 22nd October last. 73.— Cheshire, Middlewich ( County).— MARY LARKIN, Case No. 9, 7th August, 1896. i 74. — Lancashire, Leigh ( County). MICHAEL KELLY, Case No. 24, 4th inst. 75.— Lancashire, Liverpool (' '<>.'/)•— Super- visee FREDERICK GASKELL, Office No. 3591- 97, Case 44, 21st ult. In custody at Manchester. 76.- Lancashire, Manchester (< ' « y).— DAVID BIRD, Case No. 27, 4tli inst. 77.— Lancashire, Warrington ( Borough).— JOHN HALT, Case No. 31, 26th November last, at Blyth. 78.— Northumberland, Berwick - on - Tweed ( Borough).— EDWARD TIPPING, alias JOHN CLARKE, BOUNCER and YORKIE, Case No. 34, 4th inst., at Consett, Durham. 79. Selkirkshire, Selkirk ( County). WALTER TAIT, Case No. 40, 4th inst. 80.- Warwickshire, Birmingham (< iti/).— GEORGE WILLIAMS, alias CLOGGY, Case No. 1, 28th ult. Hi— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Sheffield ( City).— BENJAMIN HEPWORTH, Case No. 59, 24th December last. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 82.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences— HAROLD MARTIN BELTON, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., com plexion, hair and moustache dark, growing a beard ; dress, dark blue jacket and vest, dark cloth trousers, black felt hat, old lace boots. lie represents himself to be an agent of the " Belton Writing Portfolio, Registered, High Street, Hampton Hill, London," and calls upon Hotel Proprietors from whom he obtains the names of tradesmen who are customers, and requests that in the event of his obtaining their sanction to use their names for advertisement pur- poses the proprietor will exhibit the Advertising Portfolios upon his premises. He then obtains sub- scriptions for advertisements from tradesmen, bnt fails to deliver the portfolios. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. SUSSEX ( EAST). 83.— Hastings ( Borough). — For obtaining money by false pretences — RACHEL ROGERS, alias Miss POMFRET PARSONS, alias Mrs. SAR- TORIS SMYTH, age about 28, height medium, slight build, complexion pale, hair dark; dress, dark cloak, dark grey dress, black sailor hat, or brown mixture skirt, three- quarter black jacket, black felt hat trimmed black, long black feather boa. She advertises for sale wearing apparel for which she has no further use, as she is going abroad ; obtains payment in advance but fails to forward the goods ordered. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Baker, Hastings. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. LANCASHIRE. 84. Widnes (<' ounty),— Sentenced, 8th inst., to 3 months' imprisonment, for obtaining money by false pretences — THOMAS FRANCIS JOSEPH CARR, age 24, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair dark sandy, eyes hazel, blue coal mark and slight scar on right side of face, 2 blue dots left arm varicose veins left leg, scars on both knees ; dress, grey serge coat, blue serge vest, grey tweed trousers, red an- 1 blue tie, billy- cock hat, lace boots. A native of Limerick. He distributed bills in the name of Lee & Burgess, Tibb Street, Manchester, stating they had a iarge quantity of drapery, etc., for sale at a great reduction; he carried a parcel of samples and received orders upon which he obtained deposits, but failed to deliver the goods. Has been travelling the country, and is supposed to be wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Keighley, Widnes. WORCESTERSHIRE, 85.— Stourport ( County).— Remanded till 16th inst., for fowl stealing— SAMUEL BROOKS, age 38, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, nose broken, hair brown, eyes grey, burn mark on chest. Information to Supt. Long, Stourport. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 86.— D Division.— 10th inst. by housebreaking. — One pair of old- fashioned sugar tongs, " V. M. P." thereon; 10 spoons: 5 silver, 4 table, 1 gravy, " V. M. P." or " B. J. P." thereon; 12 plated: 9 dessert, 3 jam ( 2 plated, 1 shape of a spade); 2 butter knives: 1 silver ( pearl handle), 1 plated ( bone handle); 8 plated dessert forks; 1 gent's blue cloth double- breasted overcoat; 1 lady's three- quarter blue rough cloth double- breasted jacket, bone buttons; 1 brown fur cape. 87.— P Division.— 10th inst., by housebreaking. — An oval- shaped teapot, silver plated, engraved ivy leaves thereon; a Sheffield plated egg- stand, fluted edges ; a pair silver sugar- tongs, " G. A. V." thereon ; 1 silver sugar spoon, " 15. B." thereon; 9 plated fi.- h knives and forks ; 1 sardine fork, plated ; 1 carver, white handle ; 2 plated salt- spoons ; 2 packs of play- ing cards, green and red backs ; a lady's black thret - quarter jacket, double- breasted, " Junior Army and Navy Stores, York House, Waterloo Place," on tab ; a lady's terra- cotta cloak, lined shot silk. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. STAFFORDSHIRE. £ 5 REWARD. 88.— Wolverhampton ( Borough).— 3rd inst. — a gold English lever watch, No. 83119, centre seconds, stop, plain case, monogram, " J. W. S." on back, white dial, " Presented to John W. Sankey, on Lis attaining his majority. March 29th, 1877," on dome. The above reward will be paid by Mr. John W. Sankey, Claremont, Penn Road, Wolverhampton, for such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and recovery of the watch. Information to Capt. Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1898. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re- apprehended, for the month of January, 1898, with the results, etc. NAME. Fresh Offence with which charged. Result. Date and Place. REMARKS. 713— 97 ANDERSON, THOMAS 3777— 97 ANDREWS, CHARLES 1147— 95 ANDREWS, JOSEPH 1523— 97 BAILEY. JOHN 1410— 96 BAKER, GEORGE 3621— 97 BAKER. THOMAS 47669 BANKS, JOHN 1792— 97 BATES. FREDERICK 878— 97 BERRY, EDWIN 3394— 97 BLEWETT, JAMES 47598 BLISS, OWEN HENRY 47598 BLISS, OWEN HENRY 661— 97 BROWN, CHARLES H. 155— 96 BURNS. HENRY 48025 BURROWS. GEORGE] 877— 97 CASH. HENRY 47105 CHURCHILL. EDWIN 2349— 96 CLARK, GEORGE 1324— 97 COLLINS. JAMES 1929— 96 CONNELL, PATRICK JOHN 15176 CULLEN, JOSEPH 3599— 96 DENENT. HENRY-, 3235— 97 DIXON, JOSEPH 2157— 97 DONOVAN, JAMBS 47059 DRISCOLL. JAMEs " v-- 48186 DUDLEY, CHARLES, W. 43772 EDWARDS. ALFRED GEORGE 3572— 97 ELLIS. MARY 3311— 96 FLOYD. RICHARD 2495— 97 FOLEY. FRANK 2692— 97 FORKING. MICHAEL 1538— 97 FOSTER, JOHN 2260— 97 FOX, THOMAS 45065 FREEMAN, MARGARET 3116— 97 GARDENER, ALFRED 46819 GORMAN. ALBERT 47022 GRAY. MARY ANN 1804— 97 GREEN, WILLIAM 1166— 97 GRUNDY. WILLIAM 2409— 97 HARRINGTON, DANIEL 2254— 97 HARRIS. WILLIAM 2578— 97 IIAVERALL, GEORGE 2659— 97 HERBERT. JAMES 2618— 97 HUNT. HENRY 791— 97 JACKSON. JOHN 1753— 97 JARVIS. CHARLES 1861— 97 JOHNSON, HENRY 3471— 97 JOHNSON. JOHN 2261— 97 JONES, CHRISTOPHER 475— 97 JONES. GEORGE 1211— 97 KING, WILLIAM 2820— 96 KIRBEN. MICHAEL 42839 LACEY. MAURICE 110— 97 LEE, THOMAS 2214— 96 LEE. WILLIAM 2749— 96 McDONALD. DONALD 841— 97 MEDHURST. FREDERICK 3687— 97 MILLER. WILLIAM 409— 96 MILTON. HETTIE 5— 96 MITCHELL. THOMAS 190— 97 MORGAN. JOHN 1472— 97 MORIARTY. JOHN 1656— 96 MURPHY. ( iEORGE 1162— 96 MURPHY, JOHN 1798— y 7 MURRAY. MARY 2823— 96 MURRAY. THOMAS 2682— 97 NELSON. ALICE 3478— 97 NORTH, HENRY 2867— 96 O'BRIEN. JAMES 38574 O'CONNELL. DANIEL 3612— 97 ORAM. ELI 508— 97 PEACH, GEORGE 3525— 97 PEARCE. HENRY GEORGE 3688— 97 PENNER, KATE 18— 98 PHILLIPS, FREDERICK 47874 PIERCE. JAMES 3404— 97 POTTER. JOHN 3807— 96 QUAIL. HENRY 30— 97 READY. JOHN 1719— 97 RICHARDS. HENRY 1068— 97 RICKF. TT, GEORGE 2994— 97 SADLER. ALBERT 3082— 97 SCRUTTON. WILLIAM 2178— 97 SHAW. FRANCIS 48390 SHOLL. JAMES E. 3400— 97 SMITH. JAMES 3451— 96 SMITH. JOHN 3396— 96 SNEYD. WILLIAM 37805 SPRIGGS, THOMAS 66— 97 STACK. JAMES 945— 97 STEPHENSON. ARTHUR 3703— 97 STEWART, JOHN 2594— 96 SULLIVAN. JOHN 2803— 97 SULLIVAN, WILLIAM 2812— 96 THEO. WALTER 557— 97 | THOMAS. JOHN 3085— 97 THOMAS. JOHN 3038— 97 TRACEY. EDWARD 24069 UPSHALL. EDWIN 1965— 96 WATSON. GEORGE 3577— 96 WEBBER. HENRY 1879— 97 ( WILLIAMS, GEORGE 2370— 97 WILLIAMS, HENRY 36* 1— 96 WILSON, GEORGE 948— 97 WILSON. JOHN 14949 WINKLE, DIRK VANDEL Disorderly conduct Attempted larceny ( person) Larceny ( goods exposed) Larceny Larceny ( person) Attempted larceny ( person) Larceny ( person) Housebreaking Suspected person Attempting larceny ( person) and assaulting police Drunk and disorderly Drunk and disorderly Larceny ( goods exposed) Suspected person Drunk and disorderly Larceny ( goods exposed) Larceny ( goods exposed) Attempted larceny ( person) Larceny Burglary Larceny Rogue and vagabond and assaulting police Unlawful possession Counting- house breaking' Assault Attempted suicide Obstruction Attempted larceny Obstructing a sewer arceny Larceny ( person) Housebreaking Larceny Larceny ( shop) Rogue and vagabond Drunk and disorderly Prevention of Crimes Act Failing to produce his licence Prevention of Crimes Act Larceny Failing to report Larceny ( railway station) Attempted shopbreaking Larceny ( railway station) Larcenyand fraud Drunk and disorderly Larceny Larceny Burglary Housebreaking Larceny Unlawful possession Larceny Larceny ( person) Possessing house- breaking im- plements Larceny ( shop) Larceny ( till) Prevention of Crimes Act Larceny ( brothel) Larceny ( shop) Attempted larceny ( person) Assault Housebreaking Larceny Larceny ( person) Larceny and assault on police Burglars- Robbery and assault Drunk and disorderly Drunk and disorderly Larceny Larceny ( person) | Larceny ( lodger) Drunkenness Larceny ( person) Larceny ( three card trick) Larceny ( person) Failing to report Larceny ( person) Possessing counterfeit coin Preventiou of Crimes Act Larceny ( goods exposed) Prevention of Crimes Act Drunk and disorderly Disorderly conduct Attempted larceny ( person) and assaulting police Assault on police Failing to report Larceny Drunk and begging Assault on police Larceny ( servant) Unlawful possession Larceny ( shop) Office- breaking Larceny ( trick) Larceny Drunk and disorderly Larceny ( servant) Larceny ( goods exposed) Larceny Housebreaking Larceny Attempted larceny ( person) Rogue and vagabond Keeping a brothel Fined 10s., or 7 days hard labour 18 months hard labour 14 days hard labour 2 months hard labour 20 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 6 years penal servitude 7 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision 1 month hard labour 6 months hard labour 5 days hard labour 7 days hard labour 3 months hard labour 6 months hard labour Fined 5s. or 5 days Bound over 1 month hard labour ( i months hard labour 14 days hard labour 3 years penal servitude Bound over 3 months hard labour 14 days hard labour 18 months hard labour 2 months hard labour Bound over Fined 40s., or 1 month hard labour 3 months hard labour 14 days hard labour 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision 18 months hard labour 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision 12 months hard labour and 5 years police supervision Bound over 3 months hard labour 1 month hard labour 6 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 0 months hard labour 4 months hard labour 6 months hard labour I! years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision 22 months hard labour 5 years penal servitude and ' .3 years police supervision 12 months hard labour 5 days hard labour 3 months hard labour ( S months hard labour 5 years penal servitude 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision 14 days hard labour 2 months hard labour 15 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 18 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 6 weeks hard labour 3 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 2 months hard labour 5 years penal servitude 21 days hard labour 3 years penal servitude ti months hard labour 1 month hard labour 12 months hard labour 1 month hard labour Fined 2s. 6d. or 3 days hard labour 3* years penal servitude 18 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision 4 years penal servitude 3 days imprisonment 20 months hard labour 3 months hard labour ( i months hard labour 0 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 7 years penal servitude ti months hard labour 3 months hard labour ( i months hard labour Fined 4s. or 4 days hard labour 1 month hard labour 5 months hard labour 4 months hard labour Bound over Fined £ 3 or 14 days hard labour 1 month hard labour 2 months hard labour 3 years penal servitude I month hard labour 3 months hard labour 9 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 5 years penal servitude 7 days hard labour 18 months hard labour 9 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 7 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision 1 month hard labour 6 weeks hard labour 3 months hard labour 2 months without hard labour 25th Jan., 1898, Greenwich Police Court Supervisee. 18th Jan.. 1898. North London Sessions Section 7. 25th Jan.. 1898, Marlborough St. Police Court Section 7. 4th Jan., 1898. North London Sessions Section 7. 19th Jan.. 1898, North London Sessions Section 7. 14th Jan., 1898, Southwark Police Court Licence Holder. 19th Jan.. 1898, North London Sessions Expiree. 12th Jan.. 1898, South Londoil Sessions Section 7. 18th Jan.. 1898, Westminster Police Court Section 7. 13th Jan., 1898. Thames Police Court Licence Holder. 3rd Jan.. 1898. Marylebone Police Court Expiree. 24th Jan., 1898, Marylebone Police Court Expiree. 18th Jan.. 1898, North London Sessions Section 7. 22nd Dec., 1897, West Ham Section 7. loth Jan.. 1898, Thames Polioe Court Expiree. 29th Dec., 1897, Worship Street Police Court Section 7. 22nd Jan.. 1898, Thames Police Court Expiree. 27th Dec.. 1897, Clerkenwell Police Court Section 7. 28th Dec.. 1897, Bromley Petty Sessions Section 7. 18th Jan.. 1898, North London Sessions Section 7. 12th Jan.. 1898. South London Sessions Expiree. 12th Jan.. 1898. Worship Street Police Court Section 7. 10th Jan., 1898, Staines Section 7. 12th Jan.. 1898, South Londoh Sessions Section 7. 30th Dec., 1897, Clerkenwell Police Court Expiree, loth Jan., 1898, North London Police Court Expiree. 31st Dec., 1897, Lambeth Police Court Expiree. 30th Dec., 1897, Bow Street Police Court Section 7. ( ith Jan., 1898. South Western Police Court Licence Holder. 5th Jan., 1898, North London Sessions Licence Holder. 12th Jan.. 1898, South London Sessions Section 7. 12th Jan., 1898, South London Sessions Licence Holder. 5th . Ian.. 1898. Leicester Quarter Sessions Licence Holder. 3rd Jan.. 1898. North London Police Court Expiree. 27th Jan., 1898, Mansion House. London Licence Holder. 18th Jan.. 1898, Southwark Police Court Expiree. 26th Jan.. 1898, South Western Police Court Supervisee. 4th Jan., 1898. Thames Police Court Licence Holder. 10th Jan.. 1898. Lambeth Police Court Section 7. 5th Jan., 1898, North London Sessions Licence Holder. 24th Jan.. 1898. Worship Street Police Court Licence Holder. 19th Jan., 1898, North London Sessions Licence Holder. # 18th Jan., 1898, North London Sessions Section 7. 19th Jan., 1898, North London Sessions Licence Holder. 3rd Jan.. 1* 98. Lancaster ( Quarter Sessions Expiree. 3rd Jan.. 1898. Marylebone Police Court Licence Holder. 21st Dec.. 1897. South Western Police Court Section 7. 12th Jan.. 1898, South London Sessions Licence Holder. 13th Jan.. 1898. Central Criminal Court Licence Holder. 13th Jan., 1898, South London Sessions Expiree. 3rd Jan.. 1898. Enfield Petty Sessions Section 7. 15th Jan., 1898, Clerkenwell Police Court Section 7. 4th Jan.. 1898, North London Sessions Expiree. 6th Jan., 1898, Clerkenwell Police Court Section 7. 12th Jan., 1898. South London Sessions Section 7. 10th Jan. 1898, Central Criminal Court Expiree. 22nd Jan.. 1898, Marylebone Polioe Court Sect on 7. 21st Jan., 1898. Westminster Police Court Expiree. 5th Jan.. 1897, Bow Street Police Court Section 7. 15th Jan.. 1898, Marylebone Police Court Expiree. 21st Jan., 1898. Southwark Police Court Section 7. 1st Jan.. 1898, Westminster Police Court Licence Holder. 8th Jan., 1898. Middlesex Sessions Section 7. 11th Jan.. 1898, Lambeth Police Court Section 7. 19th Jan., 1898, North London Sessions Section 7. 11th Jan.. 1898, Greenwich Police Court Section 7. 19th Jan.. 1898. North London Sessions Licence Holder. 13th Jan.. 1898. Central Criminal Court Supervisee. 30th Dec.. 1897. Clerkenwell Police Court Expiree. 10th Jan., 1898, South Western Police Court Expiree. 8th Jan., 1898, Middlesex Sessions Section 7. 13th Jan.. 1898, South London Sessions Section 7. 19th Jan.. 1898, Bedford Quarter Sessions Licence Holder. 24th Dec.. 1897. Lambeth Police Court Licence Holder. 18th Jan.. 1898, North London Sessions Licence Holder. 30th Nov.. 1897, Thames Police Court Expiree. 25th Jan.. 1898. Bow Street Police Court Expiree. 17th Jan.. 1898, Marylebone Police Court Expiree, ( ith Jan.. 1898, Clerkenwell Police Court Licence Holder, loth Jan.. 1898. Central Criminal Court Licence Holder. 17th Jan.. 1898. Worship Street Police Court Section 7. 5th Jan.. 1898, North London Sessions Section 7. 15th Jan.. 1898. Marylebone Police Court Section 7. 29th Dec., 1897, Marylebone Police Court Section 7. 21st Jan.. 1898. Lambeth Police Court Expiree 31st Dec.. 1897. Southwark Police Court Licence Holder 18th Jan.. 1898, Bow Street Police Court Supervisee. 19th Jan.. 1898. North London Sessions Supervisee. 1st Jan., 1898, Thames Police Court Expiree 14th Jan., 1898. Marylebone Police Court Section 7. 18th Jan.. 1898, Bow Street Police Court Supervisee. 19th Jan.. 1898, North London Sessions Section 7. 22nd Jan., 1898, Woolwich Police Court Supervisee. 29th Dec., 1897. South Western Police Coui\ Section 7. 19th Jan., 1898. North London Sessions Supervisee. 6th Jan., 1898, Leeds Expiree. 5th Jan.. 1898, North London Sessions Section 7. 3rd Jan., 1898. Marylebone Police Court Supervisee, ( ith Jan., 1898, North London Sessions Expiree. 4th Jan., 1898, North London Sessions Supervisee. 18th Jan., 1898, North London Sessions Supervisee. 12th Jan.. 1898, South London Sessions Licence Holder 24th Dec., 1897. Wood Green Petty Sessions Section 7. 21st Jan.. 1898. Marlborough- st. Police Court Section 7. 10th Jan.. 1898. Southwark Police Court Expiree. 7th Jan., 1898, CTerkenwell Police Court Expiree. LONDON : PRINTED FOB HER MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE. BY HARMER AND HARLEY. LTD., 3!) TO 44. COWPER STREET, FINSBI liY, E. C.