THE! PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1898. VOL. XV., No. 1492 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 SOOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3 Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified, i. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of 15*. per portrait, and of Is. 6d. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed bg the signature of an officer of nit less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or unuloyous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and, as far as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any annouiwement 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 7Wt 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 Ort'. c or by Post Office Order payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted • a payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. R. ANDERSON, Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. Letters relating to criminal business addressed by other Police Forces to Scotland Yard, are very frequently de- layed, owing to the envelopes containing them being directed incorrectly or inade- quately. In such cases prompt attention cannot be assured unless the letters are addressed " The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W." INDEX TO SPECIAL NOTICES AND CAUTIONS Which have appeared in the POLICE GAZETTE during the past twelve months. ARCHER'S TABLET CO, 111, Great Russell Street, W. C. ( P. G., No. 1480, March 4, 1898). BLANCH & CO., 171, High Street, Putney, and BRODERICK, J., Cleveland Road, Barnes. ( P. G., No. 1396, May 14, 1897.) CIRCULAR ADVERTISING CO. ( P. G., No. 1442, October 22, 1897.) DENNIS & HILL, GUESSING COMPETITION. ( P. G., No. 1456, December 10, 1897.) DOVE & CO., " TALTO PUZZLE." ( P. G., No. 1392, April 30, 1897.) 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, 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.) PRESS RUG CO., 58a, Lauriston Road, Hackney, London. ( P. G., No. 1488. April 1st, 1898). SELMES, ROBERT, Gamekeeper, & c., ( P. G., . No. 1474, February 11, 1898). 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.) WADE, W. W., 140, King Street, Hammersmith ( P. G., No. 1482, March, 11th, 1898). ZUILIA PERFUMERY CO., 13, Rosebery Avenue, E. C. ( P. G., No. 1478, February 25th, 1898). APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— W Division. — For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences— CISSIE CARTER, alias DE LISLE, age 20, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair brown ; dress, crimson cape, black hat trimmed jet tips. NELLIE CARTER, alias DE LISLE, age 18, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, hair brown ; dress, green costume, dark hat. Natives of Northum- berland. Represented themselves to be actresses engaged at a local theatre. Warrant issued. 2.— X Division. For stealing ( bailee) 1 grey and 1 dark bay pony ; 2 carts and harness, H. M. on brass— JOHN KILBY, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, ginger moustache ; dress, dark clothes, black hard felt hat. Supposed travelling the country with the stolen property selling potatoes, eggs, dfcc. A native of Luton. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 3.— For stealing £ 103 2s. — FREDERICK A. STONIER, age 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion dark, high cheek bones, hair, moustache and beard dark brown, eyes sunken, walks erect; dress, dark brown overcoat, velvet collar, rough black jacket, dark trousers, black felt hat. A solicitor's clerk. Native of Birmingham. Had in his posses- sion when absconded, 2nd inst., 18 £ 5 Bank of England notes, Nos. 18409 to 26. Warrant issued. 4.— For obtaining money " by false pretences — HAROLD PATRICK TRUEFIT, age 30 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, com- plexion pale, long thin face, hair brown, clean shaved, wearing dark blue sackback overcoat, hard felt hat, of horsey appearance. Has used the name of Bond. Warrant issued. 5.— For obtaining money by false pretences — a MAN, age about 54, height 5 ft. 4 in., thick set, short neck, complexion fresh, hair ( inclined to curl) and moustache sandy ( turning grey), bunions on both feet ( prominent), appearance of a heavy drinker. He advertises for clerks and obtains cash securities. Has used the names of Alexander Campbell and Churchill. Was recently in business at Southend as a Transfer Agent. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BEDFORDSHIRE. 6.— Bedford ( Borough). — For burglary, 6th inst., and stealing a silver medal about the size of a 5s. piece, man's head on one side, " Sir Joseph Banks, Bt., P. R. S., born 1713 ( or 1773), died 1820," engraved round, may have " Orr " and " 15th Oct., 1895," on the other side— A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, upright, com- plexion fresh, rather long features, moustache light, left middle finger deficient; dress, dark blue rib check morning coat and vest, grey mixture trousers, grey mixture cap, new lace boots size 8, " Registered 87002 " on straps, " Knight of the Garter" stamped inside; clothing ( except cap) stolen. Stated he had served in the army and had been shot through the hand. Information to Chief Constable Thody, Bedford. BERKSHIRE. 7.— Newbury ( County). — For attempting to obtain money by a forged letter— JOHN BURK, age about 60, height 5 ft. 10 in., hair and slight whiskers grey, eyes grey or light blue ; dress, shabby black overcoat, black or grey trousers, black felt hat, carries a small black bag. He calls on Roman Catholic priests. May be found at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robotham, Newbury. 8.— Wokingham ( County).— For obtaining 10s. by false pretences MARTIN, age 26 to 28, height about 5 ft. 3 in., complexion ( supposed) dark, hair and moustache dark; wearing a long dark over- coat. He obtained the above by stating he was collecting money for the widow of a fireman who was injured in January last and had since died. Supposed identical with case No. 39, 8th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. 9.— Reading ( Borough). — For stealing, 31st ult., 1 old- fashioned silver lever watch, 1 silver chain ( recovered) and 2 gold signet rings— PATRICK LAWLESS, an Irishman, age 22, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, clean shaved, hair fair, cast in one eye; dress, dark coat and vest, light trousers, black hard felt hat, stand- up collar, blue tie with white spots. Information to Captain Henderson, Chief Con- stable, Reading. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 10.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For stealing, 2nd ult., a costermonger's barrow ( recovered)— W. SIMP- SON, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion and hair dark, clean shaved, very high forehead ; dress, black coat and vest, dark trousers, dark grey cap, wears a painter's apron and states he is a painter and glazier. May be found at markets selling car- digan jackets, sham jewellery, ic., but usually tramps 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, APIRL 12, 1898. from town t, o town glazing and cleaning windows; carries a glass frame. Has in his possession a rubber stamp with " W. Simpson, Contractor, Painter and Glazier, Lowestoft," thereon. Warrant issued. 11.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For wilful and corrupt perjury. 17th January last— DENIS LEARY, alias RENNARD, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, slight moustache light; dress, shabby grey suit and cap. A hawker of plants, & c.; native of Notting Hill, London. Frequents common lodging houses. Is accompanied by a woman whom he represents as his wife, age 28 or 30, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion dark, hair black ; dress, black dress and black hat trimmed with large black feather, white apron and grey shawl; 2 girls ages 12 and 6, and a boy age about 17 months. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. CHESHIRE. 12.— Oakmere ( County). — For stealing, 8th inst., at Frodsham, a " Juno" Roadster bicycle, 1897 pattern, ordinary round handle bars plated, cork handles, Dunlop Welsh tyres, tangent spokes, plated about 2 inches from hub, rubber pedals, cranks sprained, hammer marks on right crank, chain wheel ( 19 teeth) loose, dent in fork over maker's name, enamel partly scratched oft cross bar, " Juno " lamp and old rusty bell attached— A MAN, age 23 or 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache dark brown ; dress, brown mixture tweed jacket and trousers, low hard felt hat. Information to Supt. Johnson, Oakmere. DENBIGHSHIRE. 13.— Denbigh ( County).— For larceny at Colwyn Bay— ALBERT JOHN DUROSE, age about 35, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair black, moustache dark brown, eyes brown, appearance of a heavy drinker. A barman. Native of Chester. Is fond of billiards. He left Colwyn Bay for Chester, accompanied by his wife and two children. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Denbigh, or Inspector Roberts, Abergele. 14.— Wrexham ( County).— For stealing, between loth and 23rd ult., a quantity of brass fittings ( recovered)— MEREDITH JONES, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., red blotched face, hair and moustache dark brown ; dress, old drab dustcoat, repaired at back, grey tweed trousers, muffler, navy blue broad brimmed cap with peak and brass ornament in front. Has the appearance of a fitter, and carries a bass containing tools. A native of Pentre- Braughton, near Wrexham. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Wrexham. DORSETSHIRE. 15.— Dorchester ( County).— For pretending to tell fortunes— MADAME NORDICA ( supposed false), age 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion pale, very thin face, hair brown; dress, black jacket and skirt, very small bonnet trimmed red, black veil, may be wearing a brown jacket, brown fur on sleeves, carried a small black hand bag. A native of Bath. Has been travelling the country pretending to tell fortunes by palmistry. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Burden, Dorchester. ESSEX. 16.— Chelmsford ( County). — For larceny— Expiree - JOHN THORRINGTON, alias WHEELER, JOACHIM, JONES and DU GRAY, Office No. 49087, age 53, height 5 ft. 5i in., complexion dark, hair dark brown turning grey, eyes brown ; crossed flags, cross and indistinct marks on left forearm ; ring left middle finger; ruptured and wears a truss. Sentenced at Essex Quarter Sessions, 21st October, 1891, to five years' penal servitude for larceny. Information and particulars of subsequent con- victions to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. 17. — Saffron Walden ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings a silver watch chain with key and seal, a rough black jacket, usual pockets, and £ 1 2s. 6d.— FREDERICK SKIMGLE, age 26, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark, thin light moustache, wearing dark clothes, blue neckerchief, hard felt hat. Has served in the army. A native of Little Canfield, Essex. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Walden. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 18.— Stroud ( County).— For rape— ERNEST FIFIELD, age 19 or 20', height 5 ft. 10 in., com- plexion fresh, clean shaved, hair dark brown, eyes dark, has very long legs, and leans forward when walking; dress, blue serge coat and vest, brown tweed trousers, lace boots, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. i Information to Supt. Harrison, Stroud. HAMPSHIRE. 19.— Bournemouth ( County).— For stealing a lady's silver watch and chain ( recovered)— DORA SOANE, age about 22, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., com- plexion and hair dark ( about 6 inches long and very wavy); dress, dark jacket and dress, black hat trimmed with green velvet and red flower or feathers. A native of London. May be found in company of theatricals. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. HERTFORDSHIRE. 20. Hemel Hempstead ( County). — For deserting his children— FREDERICK MONGER, age 48, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) dark brown, deep scar bottom of back, right eye paralysed, right hand closed through rheumatism, walks lame ; dress, 2 jackets ( 1 light cloth, other brown cord), brown cord trousers, cap. A fitter's labourer. Native of Great Berk- hampsted. Warrant issued. 21. — Hemel Hempstead ( County). — For deserting his children — GEORGE LEE, alias CODGER, age 39, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey), moustache and eyes brown ; dressed as a labourer. A bird catcher. Native of Hemel Hempstead. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hempstead. 22.— St. Albans ( City).— For stealing, 5th inst., a lady's small silver Geneva watch, No. 0935, and silver albert— ROBERT ALLISON or HARRISON, age about 18, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark, full face, snub nose, rather thick lips; dress, dark clothes, fur cap. A native of Man- chester. Information to Head Constable Blatch, St. Albans. ISLE OF WIGHT. 23.— Newport ( County).— For an indecent as- sault, 23rd ult., at New' Church— FREDERICK CHAMBERS, age 24, height 5 ft. 2 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes light blue; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, light trousers, skull cap. A labourer ; native of Shanklin. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hale, Newport. KENT. 24.— 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 and woman's head on forearms; dress, light grey suit, white tie, stand- up collar, brown Alpine hat. A native of Kisleen, Ivillen, Castlederg, Tyrone. Is believed to be in Scotland canvassing for a photo- grapher. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Waghorn, Sandgate. 25. Folkestone ( Borough).— For embezzling £ 8 13s. Od.— WILLIAM DENNY, age about 30, height 5 ft. 30 in., complexion pale, hair and mous- tache black, heavy eyebrows. A meat purveyor's manager. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Taylor, Folkestone. LEICESTERSHIRE. 26.— South Wigston ( County).— For stealing a horse ( recovered)— WALTER YATES, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, pock marked and freckled face, hair brown; dress, grey jacket and vest ( too large for him), brown cord trousers, red scarf with white spots, dark cloth cap. A drover ; supposed a native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ormiston, South Wigston. LINCOLNSHIRE. 27— Grimsby ( Borough)— For stealing a cash box containing a bank pass book and cheque book on Messrs. Smith, Ellison & Co.' s Bank, Lincoln and about £ 8— ERNEST HENTSCHEL, alias P. SMITH, age about 21, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion sallow, hair brown, small moustache dark brown, eyes brown, 4 upper front teeth missing; dress, black coat syid vest, light grey trousers, black felt hat, wearing a silver watch- chain with bunch of keys attached. A commission agent or traveller. He sings at concert rooms at public- houses. Is known at Manchester and Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Pickersgill, Grimsby. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 28.— Newport ( Borough).— For obtaining, 5th inst., by false pretences, an 18 carat gold albert chain, open link pattern, and a gold seal pendant, long pattern, with yellow topaz stone— CHARLES GODWIN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache dark; wearing a long grey overcoat ( tight fitting) with black velvet collar, black hard felt hat. Stated he was a wine merchant's traveller. He called at a jeweller's, selected the chain and seal and gave a worthless cheque for £ 8 18s. 6d. on the Hammersmith Branch of the London and County Bank in payment. May be wanted for similar offences elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, Newport. NORFOLK. 29.— Acle ( County).— For attempting to obtain charitable contributions by fraud— GARRA- WAY, age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light; dress, long black overcoat, dark trousers, soft felt hat, wearing a signet ring on right hand. Appearance of a Dissenting minister. He calls upon clergymen, & c., and pro- duces a paper, purporting to be a brief, stating he is collecting money for a widow in indigent circum- stances, with a view of starting her in a laundry business. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lowe, Acle. NORTHUMBERLAND. 30.— Hexham ( County).— For stealing, 5th ult., a pony ( recovered)— JOSEPH LAWSON, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion pale, small features, hair and slight moustache brown, slight cast in eyes; dress, blue jacket and vest, blue and black striped trousers, blue and white spotted necker- chief, light cap. A stableman or helper ; native of Penrith, Carlisle. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Terry, Chief Constable, Morpeth, or Supt. Robertson, Hexham. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 31.— Newark ( Borough).— For embezzlement— ARTHUR WOOD, age 36, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown ; dress, light mixture suit, fawn colour dust coat, bowler hat, stand- up collar, supposed brown boots ; was wearing a new silver lever watch, No. 229796. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Challen, Newark, SHROPSHIRE. 32.— Oswestry ( County).— For embezzlement, 23rd ult.— THOMAS . JONES, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, shuffling gait and turns his toes in- wards ; dress, brown tweed suit, blue mackintosh, light brown cap. A gardener, native of Pant, Llanyniynech, Shropshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lewis, Oswestry. FRIDAY, APRIL < S, 1898. THE POLICE GAZETTE. . I PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. DEVONSHIRE. 33.— Tiverton ( Borough).— Portrait and descrip- tion of WILLIAM BARKER, whose apprehension is sought for obtaining, 4th inst., coins ( list below) to the value of £ 106 9s., by means of a worthless cheque, No. 97510, on the National Provincial Bank of England, Redland Branch, Bristol; age 36, height 5 ft. 5& in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes brown; scar base of left thumb, left eyebrow and nose; dress, when last seen, light dust coat, dark suit, black bowler hat; carricd a brown brief bag, monogram thereon in black AW/ PE. Supposed wanted at York ( see Case 35, 4th ult.), has been con- victed in the following aliases WILLIAM BEVOIR, BIRK, DUVAL, BELLWOOD, BROWN and BELVEAR. Description of property: about 350 James I. and Charles I. shillings; 71 Elizabeth shillings, 50 ditto and James I. sixpences ; 1 Charles II. crown; 2 George III. and IV. crowns ; 1 George III. three- shilling piece, 1 ditto crown ; 1 Common- wealth crown, has been gilded; 1 James I. half sove- reign ; one Elizabeth half sovereign; 1 Queen Anne shilling; 2 Henry VI, shillings, two ditto sixpences ; 1 spade guinea; 1 Jubilee half sovereign ; 1 copper twopenny piece 1797; 1 Queen Anne farthing; 1 William and Mary farthing ; 91 Charles I. sixpences ; 24 Charles I. halfcrowns ; 3 George II. crowns, first roses at back, second roses and plume of feathers at back, third Lama under head; 1 George I. crown ; 2 Charles I. half sovereigns ( small head and large head) ; 1 Edward IV. noble, Bristol mint; 4 or 5 Henry VII. angels, first and second coinage; several silver pennies of Stephen, Edward I., II. and III., Henry I. and II., 3 David of Scotland ditto; 1 Henry VI. of France groat; 1 old French half ditto; several George I., II. and III. shillings and sixpences; 8 graceless florins ( two- shilling piece); 1 Jubilee shilling, 1 ditto sixpence, mounted ; 1 Charles I. new ark shilling, diamond shape on the reverse side, engraved in upper angle HR, in lower angle CC; another same shape Pontefract; Gothic crown, this has a bruise on front side; 1 gold coin American half eagle; 1 gold dollar; 1 George III. seven- shilling piece with figure of Mercury in centre of head. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Crabb, Tiverton. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). £ 3 REWARD. 34.— Dewsbury ( Borough).— Woodcut portrait and description of JAMES WHITELEY, whose apprehension is sought for contravention of the Bankruptcy Acts 1883 and 1890, by avoiding examination, age 60 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 11 in. or 6 ft., stout build, complexion fresh, heavy features, hair slightly sandy ( turning grey), moustache and side whiskers, lips protrude slightly, of very irritable disposition, wears glasses when reading or writing, of good address. A wool merchant, native of Dews- bury. Is well known at Leeds, Bradford, Liverpool and London, where he has attended wool sales. Registrar's warrant issued dated 21st March, 1898, which holds good for 3 months. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Walter Dawson, accountant, Bond Street, Dewsbury, to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of Whiteley within 3 months from the date of issue of warrant. Information to Chief Constable Shore, Dewsbury. SHROPSHIRE. 35.— Oswestry ( County). — For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Ellesmere Union— WILLIAM HAYLEY, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair dark brown, slight side whiskers and moustache. A gardener, native of All Stretton, Salop. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lewis, Oswestry. SOMERSETSHIRE. 36.— Wiveliscombe ( County).— For stealing, 4th inst., a cheque book on Messrs. Cox & Co.' s Bank, London, containing cheques Nos. 062935 to 062950 inclusive, also for forging two cheques, one for £ 8, thereby obtaining a silver English lever watch, No. 86245— GEORGE WARD, alias MAR- TIN, age about 24, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair brown, slight light moustache, eyes ( sup- posed) brown, sty on right eyelid, left foot slightly deformed and turns outwards ; dress, black jacket and vest, cord breeches or trousers, white collar and front, light cap, black leather leggings, heavy lace boots. Was invalided from the Royal Horse Artillery about 2 years ago. Has been employed as a gardener; native oi Eccles, Kent. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rrcliardson, Wiveliscombe. 37. — Bridgwater ( Borough). — For causing grievous bodily harm, 31st ult.— FREDERICK WILLIAM SHORT, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion ( hair and moustache) dark, scar left leg; dress, dark double- breasted coat, dark trousers, black or blue peak cap. Stated he was an army pensioner. Plays a tin whistle in the streets. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Barnett, Bridg- water. STAFFORDSHIRE. 38.— Tettenhall ( County).— For stealing, be- tween 11th and 16th ult., 5 cwt. of potatoes at Bushbury— WILLIAM THOMAS RAY, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown ; dress, dark brown coat and vest, dark cloth trousers, blucher boots. A native of Bushbury. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Price, Tettenhall, Wolver- hampton. 39.— Hanley ( Borough).— For failing to reports- Licence holder JOHN BROWN, Office No. 3334- 97, age 34, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes grey, scar right side of head, right cheek, base of left thumb, outside left forefinger, back of left 4th finger, back of right forefinger, front of left knee, inside and outside left ankle, blue dot left eye- brow and between left thumb and forefinger, tumour outside left thigh, lost right 4th finger at 1st joint. Sentenced at Stafford Assizes, 29th July, 1886, to 15 years penal servitude for manslaughter. Licenced 10th November, 1897. M 319. Information to Chief Constable Windle, Hanley. 40.— Wolverhampton ( Borough).— For steal- ing a hand saw ( recovered), 7th ult.— WALTER BARTLETT, age about 38, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) and heavy moustache dark brown ; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, grey mixture cloth trousers, collar and tie. A carpenter; stated he was a native of Harbourne, Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Wolver- hampton. SUSSEX ( EAST). 41- — Eastbourne ( Borough). — For stealing, 5th inst. — a youth's safety bicycle, enamelled dark green, 26 in. wheels, Fleetwood tyre on front, new corrugated cover on back wheel, right hand back chain stay has been cut by crank, slightly raised handle bars, rubber handles, Perry's fittings, rat- trap pedals, tangent spokes, light brown saddle, " New Departure" bell, no brake, mudguard or footrest— a man, giving the name of WILLS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., slight build, complexion fair, full face, hair and rather heavy moustache light brown ; dress, black diagonal morning coat and vest, dark trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, Eastbourne. 42.— Hastings ( Borough).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Hastings Union— FREDERICK FEIST, age 35 or 36, height about 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair dark brown, eyes grey. A fly driver; native of Hastings. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. 43.— Hove ( Town). — For larceny — JOHN MARTIN, age 19, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair, slight moustache, and eyes dark, thick lips, prominent teeth; dress, brown mixture coat, brownish striped tweed trousers, brown cloth cap, lace boots. A porter, may be employed as a gardener or milkman. Native of Sussex. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. SUSSEX ( WEST). 44.— Worthing (( County).— For stealing, 6th ult., from his lodgings, a nickel plated watch chain; a small toy pistol and 3 threepenny pieces, with holes therein attached— THOMAS YOUNG, age about 18, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes ( turn inwards) dark, occasionally wears spectacles; dress, grey suit, dark neckerchief with grey stripes, light boots, wearing the stolen chain. Stated he was a tailor and a native of Hove, also that he had ob- tained employment in the town. Has been pre- viously convicted, Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. WORCESTERSHIRE. 45.— Malvern ( County).— For stealing, 13th ult., from his lodgings, a dark blue serge round jacket ( may have " Col. Heywood " on lining inside pocket), and vest; 1 pair dark brown plaid cloth trousers ; 1 white muffler, with red and black spots ; 1 dark cloth cap ; 1 pair heavy nailed boots, tips on heels and toes; a youth's brown cloth overcoat— a man ( supposed FRANCIS DAVIS), a chimney sweep, age about 38, height about 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion dark, may be wearing a short stubby moustache, hair dark brown, eyes brown, rather long nose, burn mark ( supposed) inside right fore- arm, walks erect, is very plausible; dressed in the stolen clothing. Supposed a native of Bristol. May apply at master sweeps for employment. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harrison, Malvern. 46.— Stourbridge ( County).— For stealing, 22nd ult., a long blue pilot cloth overcoat, single breasted, usual pockets, black bone buttons, velvet collar, with dark striped lining ( part worn), and a pair light lace boots, size 9— WALTER FLETCHER, alias STUN- NER, age 26, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion swarthy, hair ( brushed down on forehead) dark, eyes blue; dress, black cloth jacket, grey cloth vest, brown corduroy trousers, black cotton muffler with white spots, brown hard felt hat, old laced boots. A miner ; native of Stourbridge. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pugh, Stourbridge. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 47.— Guisborough ( County).— For stealing, 3rd ult., 1 pair lady's brown lace boots, size 4, " M. Black " in ink on lining; 1 pair lady's lace boots, size 4, plum colour lining; 1 pair boy's lace boots, size 2 ( all newly soled)— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown; dress, dark jacket and vest, cord trousers and cap. A WOMAN, age about 25, complexion fresh, thin features, hair dark brown; dress, dark bodice with bright buttons, black skirt, white apron, grey shawl and the stolen brown boots. Information to Supt. Clarkson, Guisborough. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1898. 48.— Northallerton ( County).— For obtaining, 21st Feb., 4 new shirts by false pretences— ROBERT LONG WORTH, age about 80, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, full round face, hair light brown, small moustache light, end of one finger missing; dress, grey mixture jacket and vest, dark cloth trousers, blue tie, stand- up collar. A native of Blackburn, Lanes. He called upon a draper and produced a note, purporting to have been written by an hotel keeper, requesting that the shirts be supplied to bearer. Is wanted for a similar offence elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hutchinson, Northallerton. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 49.— BarnsleytCo""'!/)-— For assault, with intent to carnally know a girl age 8— JOHN HAWORTH or HOWARTH, alias HALL, age 51, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey, parted in centre) dark, eyes light blue; dress, dark monkey jacket and vest, moleskin trousers, brown peak cap, white neckerchief, strong watertight boots. A navvy or miner. Native of Tibshelf or Castleton, Derbyshire. May be found on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Kane, Court House, Barnsley. 50.— Doncaster ( County). — For failing to notify change of residence— Licence holder ARTHUR SIMMONITE, alias GEORGE HANSON, Office No. 3736- 97, age 40, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, proportionate build, tiger's head, thistle and flower in pot left forearm, cross and woman's head right forearm, ship right upper arm, half bracelet each wrist, half rings on 2nd and 3rd fingers each hand, heart, anchor and cross back right hand, nigger with rose on left leg, thistle and woman's head right calf. A labourer, native of Sheffield. Sentenced at Doncaster Borough Quarter Sessions, 25th September, 1895, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 29th December, 1897. V. 291. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Blake, Doncaster. 51.— Pontefract ( County).— For stealing a black cloth coat and vest and a pair of kid gloves— THOMAS BARKER, age 42, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, hair dark, eyes dark brown. Warrant issued. 52.— Pontefract ( County).— For stealing, 31st ult., at South Kirkby, 1 pair strong nailed boots, size 8, 2 rows of nails round soles and heels; 1 pair light boots, size 9, square toes, wide welts; 1 pair dark grey trousers ( nearly new), cross pockets, band at back— GEORGE MOXON, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes ( small) dark, left arm deformed. A native of Bads worth. Warrant issued. 53. — Pontefract ( County). — For stealing ( bailee) a " Quadrant" roadster bicycle, straight han- dle bars plated, brake and mudguards, enamel right sideof front mudguard scratched off, 30 in. front, 28in. back wheel, 24 in. frame, black enamelled " Dunlop" tyres, rubber pedals, horn handles, bell, tool bag and ordinary saddle— a man, giving the name of JAMES HALL, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., wearing a brown overcoat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Whincup, Court House, Pontefract. 54.— Wakefield [ City).— For obtaining potatoes by false pretences, 29th ult.— a man, giving the name of J. BOWEN, age 55, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion very pale, hair and thin whiskers white, sometimes clean shaved. He answers advertise- ments, representing that he is a dealer in a large way of business, and on obtaining goods disposes of them and decamps. Is accompanied by his wife, age 35 or 36, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair black; dress, black crepon dress, black cape, sailor hat. Botb are addicted to drink. A specimen of handwriting may be seen on applica- tion. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Harris, Wakefield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BERKSHIRE. 55.— Wokingham ( County).— Sentenced, 29th ult., to 3 and 2 months imprisonment respectively, for attempting to pick pockets, 23rd ult., at Maiden Arleigh Races — GEORGE SIMMONDS, alias GEORGE SMITH, J. STEVENS, GEORGE ALLEN, WILLIAM GREEN, WILLIAM WRIGHT, GEORGE STEVENS and JAMES BROWN, age 44, height 4 ft. 11£ in., complexion pale, hair grey, eyes hazel, scar centre of forehead, mole left side of neck, 2 moles on throat, boil mark back of neck, 2 small warts and fleshy mole on back, several small brown marks on body, lst left finger off from 2nd joint, blue dot right forearm, scar inside right thigh, right knee and outside of right leg; dress, long brown coat, black coat, 2 vests ( 1 black, 1 grey), dark grey trousers, red woollen scarf, black hard hat, lace boots. States he is a tailor. Has been previously convicted, and supposed wanted elsewhere. EDWARD BUBBLES, age 25, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, four scars right and one on top of forehead, two right cheek, one on left jaw, boil mark back of neck, pockmarked, vaccina- tion marks on biceps, blue dots left forearm and back of left hand ; dress, dark covert coat, blue serge coat and vest, grey serge trousers, black and white stripe tie, soft black hat. Supposed wanted else- where. Photographs may be seen on application. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. ESSEX. 56.— Southend- on Sea ( Co untij) .— Remanded till 19th inst: for obtaining a quantity of carpenter's tools by false pretences— ARTHUR HENRY GIB- BONS, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, cut scar left leg below knee. A journeyman carpenter and joiner; native of Framsden, Suffolk. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea. HAMPSHIRE. 57.— Alton ( County).— Remanded till 19th inst., on a charge under the Vagrancy Act— LEE ROSS, age 54, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, eyes grey, scar on fore- head, boil mark right cheek, burn mark on shin and calf of left leg ; dress, dark tweed coat, light cloth tweed trousers, hard felt hat, all old. A native of Gloucestershire. Found in his possession, supposed stolen, a lady's silk umbrella, stone knob handle, gold- plated mounts in form of a cross, 2 silk cord tassels attached. Information to Supt. James, Alton. 58.— Fareham ( Count)/).— Remanded till 18th inst., for larceny— ALBERT LANGLEY, age 21, height 5 ft. 7f in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey ; dragoon on horse, woman in tights, rose and H I tattooed right forearm; skull and crossbones, F E L, cross and 6 dots back right hand; ring 2nd right finger; female holding dove, " Love Julia," clasped anchor and 5 pointg of compass, woman's face, dagger through flesh, clasped hand and heart, True love left forearm; anchor and 9 dots back of left hand. A seaman, native of Kentish Town, London. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. 59.— Southampton ( Borough).— Remanded till 19th inst. for attempting to pick pockets— EDWARD WILLIAMS ( supposed false), age 68, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, several pimples on face, hair ( bald on top) grey, eyes blue, heavy eyebrows, small mark top of head, scar on thumb and first finger left hand, scar both ankles, right shin and below right knee, pimples on back and legs; dress, brown Inverness waterproof overcoat, blue serge coat and vest, grey trousers, blue tie with narrow white stripe, lace boots with toe caps. States he is an Insurance Agent, and a native of Kingstown, Dublin. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. LINCOLNSHIRE. 60.— Bourne ( County).— Committed for trial at the ensuing Quarter Sessions for stealing two bicycles — JAMES CARFORD, alias WILLIS, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion pale, broad nose, thin face, narrow chin, hair dark brown, clean shaved. A shoemaker, native of Bradford. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Arnold, Bourne. RUTLANDSHIRE. 61.— Oakham ( County).— Sentenced, 12th inst., to 2 months imprisonment— JAMES KIRBY, age about 40, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair ( bald on top) light brown, rather heavy moustache sandy, eyes hazel, small scar cetatre of forehead, small lump back of head, wart between left thumb and forefinger; dress, dark overcoat, black serge coat and vest, dark trousers with narrow blue stripe, black soft hat, black tie, lace boots. He called at houses and produced a bogus subscription list, which he represented was in aid of a widow who had been left with six children and for whom it was intended to purchase laundry appliances. He refuses to give any account of himself. Information to the Chief Constable of Rutland, Oakham. SHROPSHIRE. 62.— Oswestry ( County).— Sentenced 12th inst. to 21 days imprisonment for larceny— HANNAH VAUGHAN, age 30, height 4 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, thick lips, hair black, eyes dark, cut mark right cheek and on centre of forehead, dissipated ap- pearance ; dress, old grey dress, old black jacket, blue handkerchief with white spots tied over head, brown shoes. States she is a native of Caergwele, Wrexham, and has tramped the country for the last 3 years. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Lewis, Oswestry. WILTSHIRE. 63.— Swindon ( County).— Committed for trial at next Warminster Quarter Sessions for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— ALBERT SMITH, age 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes hazel; dress, 3 jackets ( 1 blue serge, 1 black cloth, 1 old cardigan), cord vest, dark plaid trousers, black cloth cap. A native of Reading. Has served in the Berkshire Regiment. Was accom- panied by a tall woman, complexion fair, and a child about 10 weeks old. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 64.— Criminal Investigation Depart- ment.— During December last, at Angers— 18 des- sert spoons and forks, 24 large spoons and forks, 1 coffee pot, 1 fish slice and fork, 2 jam spoons, all with coat- of- arms; 2 eagles supporting 2 shields, sur- mounted by a coronet, fleur- de- lis, stag in centre of one shield; 12 small tea spoons, Count's coronet thereon; 12 small silver gilt ditto; 1 teapot; 1 cream spoon ; 1 double cream dish ; 1 long fork and spoon ( perforated), coat- of- arms thereon ; salad spoon and fork and 1 butter knife, ivory handles; 4 sugar tongs ( 1 silver gilt); 5 sugar spoons ( perforated); 2 bowls ( 1 Louis 14th and 1 Louis 15th), coat of arms thereon ; 4 entree dishes ( 2 long) double escutcheon on each ; 2 vegetable dishes, with trays and lids, all silver. 65.— c Division— 7th inst.— 2 jewel cases ( 1 black japanned, lined red velvet; 1 green heart shape, with pin cushion on top, containing 1 three- stone diamond ring, plain gold band setting, " July 2nd, 1892," engraved inside; 1 lady's large single stone diamond ring ; 1 old- fashioned half- hoop pearl ring, 5 pearls ; 1 lady's bloodstone seal ring, revolv- ing seal " M. B." on one side, crest ( stump of oak tree with one shoot on top) Latin on the other side; 1 gold bangle ring ; 4 lady's old- fashioned gem rings ; 1 lady's small silver half hunter watch, blue numerals " M. B. M." on back; 1 gold- twisted rope bangle, with tiger's claw pendant attached by small gold chain; 1 plain gold bangle, with Chubb's key and 3d. piece attached ; 1 small gold heart shape locket, set 3 turquoise; 1 five- petal flower brooch, set garnets ; 1 silver buckle ; 1 large gold brooch, set 4 emeralds, with large topaz in centre ; 1 gold star brooch, set topaz, emeralds and pearls ; 1 gold heart- hape locket, with fine gold chain attached ; 1 gold bar brooch, lapis lazuli at ends, with pearl horseshoe in centre; 1 square gold brooch, raised flowers on front, opens at back, with date engraved thereon ; 1 small square brooch, set garnets; 1 gold knob pin ; 1 lapis lazuli ditto; 1 topaz ditto ; 1 string of pearl beads, with gold snap). FRIDAY, APRIL < S, 1898. THE POLICE GAZETTE. . I 66.— D Division.— 6th inst.— a lady's " Royal Rover" bicycle, No. 18323, 24 in. frame, " Brooks" saddle, " Dunlop " tyres, nearly new. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. £ 10 REWARD. 67.— Ampthill ( County).— 4th inst., at Maulden, by burglary— 4 small tea spoons, 2 table spoons, 4 large forks, 4 dessert spoons, I small forks, 1 mustard pot, 1 pepper box, 1 fish knife, 1 cream jug, all silver and stamped with crest, with a griffin in centre; about £ 5, chiefly in bronze. Supposed by tramps. The above reward will be paid by Miss Eliza Moore, of The Cottage, Maulden, to any person giving such information as will lead to the appre- hension of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the property. Information to Deputy Chief Constable James, Ampthill. 68.— Leighton Buzzard ( Counti,).— lith inst.. by housebreaking— 1 gold brooch ; 1 lady's gold half hunter watch ; 1 plain gold bracelet; 1 gold ditto half- moon, set pearls, and £ 19 ( gold). Information to Supt. Anniwell, Leighton Buzzard. CHESHIRE. 69.— Chester ( City).— 9th inst., at the Rail- way Station— 2 rings ( 1 opal and diamonds, the other emeralds and diamonds), valuable. Information to Chief Constable Fen wick, Chester. DENBIGHSHIRE. 70.— Wrexham ( County). — 8th inst. — an electro- plated pint tankard, " Mappin and Webb, M. & W. in a square, W. B. and 713 " stamped on bottom. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Wrexham. ESSEX. 71.— Chelmsford ( County).— 1st inst., at Ingate- stone— 1 half- hoop gold diamond ring, set 10 or 12 diamonds ; 1 sapphire ring; 1 coral ditto ; 2 gold brooches, chain pattern ; 1 pearl ditto ; 1 wish bone shaped gold pin ; 1 gold knob pin ; 1 gun metal case watch, No. 288819, with shield on back, E C C en- graved thereon, small gold chain attached ; 1 cats- eye ring ; 1 pearl ditto. 10 inst., by burglary, at Ingatestone— 1 silver mug, dog carrying a child and " In token of regard, 1841," thereon; 1 silver ditto, E D C H thereon ; 1 ditto, Queen Anne pattern; 1 ditto, old, coat of arms thereon ; 1 small silver salver with 3 feet, coat of arms thereon; 1 small silver bowl, Edgar and date thereon ; 1 silver top of sugar dredger ; 4 silver salts, inscription on bottom ; 1 electro Queen Anne tea pot with ebony handle ; 1 ditto milk jug; 1 electro round tea pot, J R thereon ; 1 ditto hot water jug, embossed elm handle ; 1 ditto sugar tongs ; 1 ditto basin cover ; 1 ditto coffee pot, TEA thereon, large dent on side. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. 72.— Colchester ( County). — 10th inst., by burglary at Great Bentley— 1 silver sugar tongs, E. J. S. thereon, J. K. S. scratched inside; 18 silver teaspoons, 6 antique, marked J. F.; 1 plated fish knife and fork, ivory handles; 6 small ditto; 6 dessert knives and forks, pearl handles; 12 dessert spoons; 4 table ditto; 12 large plated forks; 12 small ditto; 4 pairs scissors, various; mustard and salt spoons; 1 small clock, and china cup and saucer— by A MAN, age about 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, thin face, hair and mous tache light brown ; wearing long brown overcoat and light cap. Of military appearance. Information to Supt. Ackers, Colchester. HAMPSHIRE. 74.— Fareham ( County). — 8th inst., from Wymering Church, Cosham, a brown ivory figure of Christ, about 15 in. long, fastened to a wooden cross, part of which was left behind. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. 75.— Portsmouth ( Borowjh). — 18th ult., a " Singer " pneumatic safety bicycle, Westwood rims, Dunlop tyres, 28- in. frame and wheels, 70 gear, black frame picked out gold, straight handle- bar, cork handles, usual parts and spokes plated, " Carter " gear- case, mud guards, nearly new. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 76.— Southampton ( Borough).— Between 9th and 12th inst., by shopbreaking— a brown check tweed coat, with blue lines forming large squares, brown bone buttons ; 1 black curl cloth coat, lounge pattern, black cloth buttons; 1 light grey tweed vest; 1 black hard felt hat, may have " Baker & Co. " marked inside ; 1 red cotton handkerchief with white spots; 1 red and blue striped cotton shirt, all new. The thief or thieves left behind a blue dungaree jacket, dark blue cloth vest, blue serge trousers, buttons marked " Dimbley & Son, Hull," a blue cloth peak cap, india- rubber collar and front, size 14£, flannel singlet, and a cotton shirt. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. KENT. 77.— Sandgate ( County).— 30th ult., on the Racecourse at Stanford— 1 gold English lever watch, " Thompson " inside case, large gold chain attached ; 1 silver Geneva watch, No. 11042; 1 silver watch; 1 15- carat gold watch, No. 4549, M. W. on back, an 18- carat gold twisted albert and silver match box ( M. W. on back) attached ; 1 imitation gold watch; 1 gold Swiss duplex watch, No. 1740, with second- hand ; 1 silver keyless hunter watch, chased, blue enamel, small dent in back, double silver ring on handle ; 1 silver keyless Swiss lever watch, No. 37917. 30th ult., by housebreaking, at Stanford— 1 oval miniature timepiece in red leather case ; 1 oval silver locket, chased flowers one'SMe, plain the other, con- tains photograph of gentleman. Information to Supt. Waghorn, Sandgate. 78.— Sittingbourne ( County).— Between 10th and 11th inst., at Rainham— a pneumatic safety road racing bicycle, 23 in. frame, drop handles, amalga- mated Beeston non- slipping tyres, gear 77, frame not enamelled, no number, nearly new, believed a model of Lucas " King of the Road," old lamp and small bell attached. Information to Supt. Turner, Sittingbourne. 79.— West Mailing ( County).— 11th inst., by housebreaking at Snodlgnd— 1 silver keyless watch, " John Follett, from Colonel Roberts," engraved inner case, " J. F." outside case; 1 silver English lever watch, makers Reed & Son, Newcastle- en- Tyne ; 1 small gold albert, small links with wire in centre ; 1 gold mounted locket, made of Russian coin, spread eagle one side, name of coin the other, in glass case; 1 silver albert, curb pattern, steel clasp fastened with wire; a brown leather purse— by A MAN, age about 30, medium height, light moustache, wearing twill slop and light cap. Information to Supt. Hoare, West Mailing. LANCASHIRE. 80.— Warrington ( Borough).— 2nd inst.. by burglary— a silver English lever watch. No. 38168, maker " T. J. Mercer, Coventry," " Edward Melling" engraved on inner case, a heavy silver albert guard, curb pattern, with large silver medal as pendant ( raised heart one side and scroll the other) attached. Information to Chief Constable Talbot, Warrington. 81.— Wigan ( County).— Between 10th and 11th inst., by burglary at Lower Ince— 5 watches : 1 silver English lever, maker " Alker," Chorley, No. inside inner case 1010, No. inside outer case sup- posed 17806, white dial and gold bands; 1 railway company's brass, No. 6 on outer case, and L. < fc N. W. R. on dial; 1 silver Boston lever, gold hands, white dial which is slightly cracked; 1 lady's silver Geneva, white dial and flowered cases; 1 silver Boston, lever, No. 303097, gold hands and white dial. 5 watch- guards; 1 long silver, washed over with gold; 1 Abyssinian gold albert, long and short links alternately, with pendant ( church with steeple on one side and a flower on the other) attached; 1 lady's Canadian gold albert, small links with tassel attached; 1 white metal curb albert, with small silver lock and key as pendant, the lock is made out of 2 3d. pieces ; 1 white metal albert, 1 long link and 3 small links pattern. 2 pocket knives : 1 6 blades, about 4 in. long, 2 in. of pearl on handle and German silver tips ; 1 common 3 blade knife, with glass- cutter and button- hook, broken at end. 1 pair of spectacles in wood case. Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in.; dressed in dark clothes, light blue cap and boots. Information to Supt. Brassington, County Police Office, Wigan. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 82.— Tredegar ( County). — loth inst., by burglary — 1 silver- plated hot- water jug, black horn handle; 1 silver- plated tea caddy, No. 1701 or 2 thereon; 1 pair silver- plated candlesticks; 1 silver- plated fruit dish and spoon ; 1 silver- plated lid of biscuit barrel; 1 fish carver; 1 jam spoon ; 1 butter knife; 1 pickle fork; 1 sardine server and box ; 1 corkscrew; I silver- plated trinket set, comprising tray, puff- box, hair- pin box with pin on top ; safety- pin box and heart- shaped watch case, Information to Supt. Allen, Tredegar. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 83.— Northampton ( Borough). — 30th ult., from an hotel — 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, fancy back, No. 44274; 1 lady's gold demi- hunter watch, No. 50602, rather large size, plain back, a lady's gold albert, small double link curb, made from an old- fashioned neck chain, attached ; 1 lady's 9- carat gold dress ring, set 5 brilliants; 1 lady's small silver Geneva watch, a gent's 9- carat gold curb albert and 15- carat seal with blood and white coloured stones attached. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North- ampton. RENFREWSHIRE. 84.— Paisley ( County).— 23rd September, 1897, at Gourock— a lady's dark brown Russian sable neck fur, made of 29 tails, about 3 ft. 8 in. long, 6 or 7 ins. wide, with 3 or 4 round tails at each end, lined brown satin, fastens with a plain hook and eye. Information to Chief Constable Harding, Paisley. SOMERSETSHIRE. 85.— Bath ( City).— 6th inst.— a lady's pneumatic bicycle, " The English Cycle and Tyre Company" on front bar, india- rubber pedals, gear case ( partly transparent), black and red dress guard, lamp and bell attached, brown saddle. Information to Lieut.- Col. Gwyn, Chief Constable, Bath. SURREY. 86.— Godalming ( County).— 80th ult.— 1 lady's gold keyless watch and chain, gold pencil, seal and watch key attached; 1 18- carat gold albert, spade half guinea and seal attached ; 1 lady's gold ring, set 8 sapphires and 2 diamonds ; 1 ditto, set 5 corals ; 1 ditto, keeper, 18- carat, chased ivy leaves; 1 ditto, with Mizpah and ivy leaves ; 1 18- carat gold spray brooch, spray of lilies of the valley in pearls ( in Benson's case); 1 pair 18- carat gold cuff links, initials C. D. B. Information to Supt. Collis, Godalming. 87.— Reigate ( Borough).— 5th inst., by burglary — 1 blue cheviot coat, has been turned, ticket pocket on left side, chain tab, black bone buttons, black velvet collar; 1 rough brown frieze overcoat, Hope Brothers on tab, brown velvet collar, brown buttons, new. Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN, 1st, age about 82, height about 5 ft. 5 in., hair dark ; wearing black jacket and wide brim hard felt hat. 2nd, age 25 or 26, complexion fair; wearing dark morning coat, black felt hat. Information to Chief Constable Metcalfe, Redhill. FLINTSHIRE. 73.— Holywell ( County).— 2nd inst., at Green- field— a desk containing about £ 16 in gold and silver ; a cheque, No. 604, on the National Provincial Bank of England for £ 3 13s. 3d., dated 1st inst., signed by H. B. Chamberlin, payable to Edward Roberts,' whose signature appears on back ; five small memorandum books and four small cash books. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hughes, Holywell. 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FHIDAY, APRIL 15, 1898. APPREHENSIONS. PROPERTY STOLEN. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 88.— Bridlington ( County).— 6th inst., by shop- breaking— Gold watches: 8 lady's gold Geneva, 7 Nos. 121177,32455,118007, 22296, 69669, 64835, 69660 ; 1 lady's gold Geneva, diamond- backed, shape of bird, enamelled blue. No. 112365; 1 lady's gold Geneva, pearl backed, No. 121178; 1 lady'sgold Geneva, plain back, en- amelleddial, No. 113673; 1 lady's gold Geneva, pearled backflowers, No. 121175; 1 lady's gold Geneva, crescent backed, with pearls, No. 121174 ; silver watches: 56 English and Waltham lever ( Nos. of Walthams include 5192853, 41666, 1106081, 5529376, 8529378; 2 fly- backed, centre seconds, large size, Nos. 3161422, 8162700; 1 calendar watch, marked inside at top, C. D. and W., W. O., W." ; silver lever and Wal- thams, " H. Walkington, Bridlington Quay," on dial, and inside of case on some, and some with " H. Walkington, Quay," inside case only) ; alberts: 1 double gold dog- linked, 9- carat; 2 single dog- linked 9- carat gold alberts ; 1 curb, 9- carat; 24 lady's gold alberts ; 1 very heavy 4 rowed, with two fancy centre bars ; 24 silver alberts ; pins : 1 15- carat gold diamond pin, can be used as pin or dress stud, scratch mark on back, " O/ A"; 1 15- carat gold diamond pin, can be used as pin or dress stud, marked " A. W. A." ; brooches: 11 gold brooches, various shapes ; rings : 86 9- carat gold rings, with red and white paste stones, marked inside " L. N." ; bangles : 24 gold bangles, various patterns, 1 with small gold padlock in the centre ; 2 twisted; 3 horse- shoe shape ; 2 with crystals. Information to Supt. Harvey, Bridlington, PROPERTY RECOVERED. LINCOLNSHIRE. 89.— Bourne ( County).— Bicycle, Case No. 76, 25th ult., and thief arrested. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND. ESSEX. 90.— Southend- On- Sea ( County).— 11th inst. — washed ashore at New England Island, Little Wakering, the body of A MAN, age about 50, length 5 ft. 8 in., left instep deformed and leg about 2 in. shorter than right, has a hole inside right thigh ( probably a tumour mark); dress, black ribbed over- coat, blue serge jacket, dark ribbed vest, dark grey tweed trousers, white cotton pants and vest, white stand- up collar, white shirt ( hand worked front), black tie, dark grey woollen socks, low shoes ( patch on inside left and heel higher than right). Body much decomposed, apparently in water about 2 months. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea NORFOLK. 91.— East Dereham ( County).- 3rd inst., in a field— the body of a newly- born MALE CHILD, appears to have had no attention at birth, tied in brown paper, probably been dead from 24 to 48 hours. Inquest adjourned till 4th prox. Information to Supt. Chambers, East Dereham. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. ESSEX. 92.— Chelmsford ( County).— 10th inst., at In- gatestone— a dark brown mare, about 12 years, white blaze down face, about 15 hands, warts between hind legs and on belly, one inside of stifle ; a set of black brass- mounted harness and a high dog- cart, light varnished wheels, shafts and springs brown, picked out red, rubber bearings between springs, driving box opens reverse way, " Tavner" on wheel caps. Sup- posed by TWO MEN, 1st, age about 38, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, heavy dark brown mou- stache ; wearing dark brown overcoat, black hard felt hat. 2nd, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., rather stout build, face red and blotched, slight dark mou- stache ; dress, bluish grey suit, black hard felt hat. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. 93.— Metropolitan Police District, E Division.— JOHN C. PEARSON, Case No. 3, 1st inst. 94.— Metropolitan Police District, T Division.— WILLIAM LUSH, Case No. 2, 18th ult. 95.— City of London.— HENRY BROWN, Case No. 5, 25th ult. 96.— Essex, Latchingdon ( County). — AL- FRED BRITTON, Case No. 21, 16th April, 1897. 97— Hampshire. Southampton ( Borough). — J. W. WHYBORN, Case No. 28, 18th ult. 98.— Kent, Folkestone ( Borough).— FRED- ERICK and BEATRICE BRYANT, Case No. 32, 18th ult. 99.— Monmouthshire, Newport ( Borough). — JAMES STRATTON, Case No. 23, 1st inst. 100.— Staffordshire, Burslem ( County).— JOHN HARRISON, Case No. 35, 8th inst. 101.— Sussex ( East), Uckfield ( County).— HORACE HORNSEY, alias SANGER, Case No. 48, 30th October, 1896. LATEST INFORMATION. - as APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 102.— J Division. — For stealing £ 8 10s.— BARNET KLOTCHKY, a Russian, age 19, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes hazel ; dress, dark jacket suit, cloth cap. May en- deavour to return to Russia. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. STAFFORDSHIRE. 104.— Burslem ( County).— Remanded till 26th inst., charged with being a wandering lunatic— a woman, giving the name of LILY KING, age about 30, height 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown ; dress, black velvet cape, black striped velvet bodice, black skirt, black and white straw hat. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 105.— F Division.— 12th inst., by shopbreaking — 3 gold watches, ( 2 American hunters ; 1 18- carat open dial, metal dome, No. 19069); 1 lady's keyless, plain, No. 10029; 8 ditto, Nos. 10272, 146747, and 146745 ; 1 ditto key winder, No. 43256 ; 2 ditto half hunter keyless, Nos. 67830 and 2022 ; 2 ditto nickel keyless ; 1 ditto half hunter keyless, No. 86953 ; 1 gent's oxydised Kosh lever, No. 8816242; 1 ditto nickel, No. 881821 ; 2 ditto keyless hunters, Nos. 88501 and 87142; 1 ditto metal; 4 lady's metal; 1 18- carat gold chain, fetter link; 2 ditto silver ( 1 fetter link, 1 curb); 2 lady's silver chains; 1 Bee clock ; 1 lady's 18- carat gold dress ring, set 6 pearls, diamond in centre ; 5 patent silver watch keys. 106.— N Division — 12th inst., by house- breaking— 1 lady's silver watch, engine- turned back case, maker " J. W. Benson, Ludgate Hill," on face and wprks; 1 silver hunter watch ; 1 lady's long gold neck- chain, long and short links ; 1 chased gold bracelet, buckle on top; 1 lady's gold keeper ring, plaited pattern; 1 pair of Mexican silver coins, formed into sleeve- links; 1 gold fetter- link chain, ornament at end, set with green stone ; 1 heavy gold curb chain, compass attached, hand of compass detached. 107.— S Division.— 10th inst. by housebreak- ing— three gold brooches : one old- fashioned, oval shape, photograph of a gentleman in front, plain back; one ornamental, tombstone and weeping willow in grey and white hair in front, " In Memory of my mother, Mary Carter," and a date eDgraved on back ; one small old fashioned, square shape, con- taining hair ; one gold plated wire bangle, pink coral thereon ; one small silver locket, photograph of lady and gentleman inside, minus glasses, " B. F." in monogram one side, plain the other; a set of false top teeth ; a portion of a gold bracelet clasp, chased ; and a number of imitation sovereign counters in paper bag. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. LEICESTERSHIRE. 108.— Leicester ( Borough).— 1st. inst., a safety bicycle, maker Highcross, Coventry, Dunlop's extra large road racing tyres ( back badly punctured and loose), rubber pedals, tangent spokes, black enam- elled, black handles, high build, saddle nearly new, lamp and bell attached. 2nd inst., a pneumatic safety bicyle, diamond frame, painted black, usual parts plated, " Woodly " tyres, 28- in. wheels, forks slightly bent, ram's horn handles ( left missing), rat- trap pedals, chain wheel and crank rather rusty, two lamp brackets ( one de- tachable), " Brampton " saddle. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leicester. APPREHENSIONS. no.— Durham, Sunderland ( Borough).— Licence- holder ROBERT KNIGHT, Office No. 2823- 97, Case No. 12, 19th November. 1897, and sentenced at Nottingham, 26th ult., to 6 weeks im- prisonment for frequenting. LANCASHIRE. 103.— Leigh( County).— For stealing, 11th inst., a black cloth jacket, usual pockets, black Italian lining, white and blue striped sleeve lining ( nearly new), and vest to match, low front, black bone buttons on both, imitation cloth— HENRY BAR- BER, age about 32, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, full round face, prominent teeth, hair brown, moustache dark, large cut mark on left side of face; wearing blue serge trousers, brown cap with velvet top, lace boots, and the stolen jacket and vest. A colliery labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. WARWICKSHIRE. 109.— Leamington ( Borough).— 9th inst., in- the river Leam, the body of a newly- born FEMALE CHILD, wrapped in a calico pillow case and a faded pink crocheted shawl, in a box labelled " Brown and Poison's Cornflour." 10th inst., in the Warwick and Napton Canal, the body of a fully- developed newly- born MALE CHILD. In the first case a verdict of wilful murder against some person or persons unknown was returned, and in the other a verdict of found dead. Information to Chief Constable Brabner, Leaming- ton. LONDON : PRINTED FOB HEB MAJESTY'S 8TATIONEBY OFFICE, BY HABMEB AND HABLEY, LTD., 39 TO 44, COWPEB STREET, FINSBUBY, B. C.