THE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 1898. VOL. XV., No. 1512 REGULATIONS. 1. All annowncements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OK 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. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 6. 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 Is. 6d. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of wn officer of n it less rank than Superintendent; anil, if the name of such person is required to be inserted and iw warrant is in force, against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. NEW SERIES. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and, as far as practicable, 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 oiwe transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, fur 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 not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one xide 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 bi/ Post Office Order payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Aniwuncements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be. accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. R. ANDERSON, Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. 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, New7 Scotland Yard, London, S. W." INDEX TO SPECIAL NOTICES AND CAUTIONS Which have appeared in the POLICE GAZETTE during the past twelve months. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1- — Criminal Investigation Depart ment.— For conspiracy to defraud — FREDERICK WILLIAM LEWIS, age 35, height 5 ft. in., square build, complexion sallow, hair, moustache and eyes dark brown, aquiline nose. A solicitor, is known at Brighton and Hove. WILLIAM JAMES ROD WELL, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair light brown, moustache inclined to sandy, supposed blind left eye. walks quickly. A solicitor's clerk. May be found with above. Warrants issued. 2.— C Division.— For obtaining money by a worthless cheque on the Stamford, Spalding and Boston Banking Co., Limited— WILLIAM WAL- TER DUNDAS, alias Hon. DUNDAS and COLONEL DUNDAS, age 50, height 6 ft. 2 in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair ( bald on top) light, turning grey; sometimes wears a light suit and black felt hat, has been an officer in an Australian Volunteer Regiment. Supposed a native of Arundel. Warrant issued. ARCHER'S TABLET CO , 111, Great Russell Street, W. C. ( P. G., No. 1480, March 4, 1898). ASTORIA, —, 52, Maida Vale, London, Dealer in Dogs. ( P. G., No. 1510, June 17th, 1898). CIRCULAR ADVERTISING CO. ( P. G., No. 1442, October 22, 1897.) DENNIS & HILL, GUESSING COMPETITION. ( P. G., No. 1456, December 10, 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.) MAY, GARLAND & Co., 18, Carburton Street, London, W. ( P. G., No. 1502, May 20th, 1898.) 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., 18, Rosebery Avenue, E. C. ( P. G., No. 1478, February 25th, 1898). 3.— X Division— For stealing £ 60, CHARLES FREDERICK ABBOTT, age 32, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion medium, hair and moustache dark; dress, dark suit, short covert coat, black hard felt hat. A clerk. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 4.— Windsor ( Borough).— For uttering counter- feit coin— A MAN, age about 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion dark, clean shaved; dress, light overcoat with light plaid lining, black band round left arm, dark trousers, black hard hat. 8B? i Information to Head Constable Armour, Windsor. BRECONSHIRE. 5. — Crickhowell ( County). — For obtaining goods by false pretences— ANNIE WOODHOUSE, age about 25, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion pale, hair very light ( supposed false), eyes blue ; dress, black dress and jacket, white sailor hat with black band. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Winterson, Crickhowell. CARNARVONSHIRE. 6.— Pwllheli ( Countt/). — For attempted rape, 21st ult.— THOMAS PARRY, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 4 to 6 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( short) dark brown, slight moustache light, eyes grey, teeth irregular and much decayed. Is fond of drink. A painter. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Pwllheli. • DENBIGHSHIRE. 7.— Abergele ( County). — For deserting his family, whereby his wife became chargeable to the Common Fund of the St. Asaph Union— ROBERT CONWAY, age about 45, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in , well built, hair ( turning grey) light, moustache sandy. A labourer, native of Belfast. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Denbigh, or Inspector Roberts, Abergele. DEVONSHIRE. 8.— Exeter City). — For stealing a bicycle, 4th inst. ( recovered)— FRANK THOMSON, age about 25, height 5 ft. 11 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair dark brown, slight moustache, good teeth; dress, black morning coat and vest, light trousers, black hard felt hat, wearing eyeglasses, of good address. On disposing of the bicycle he pro- duced a receipt for £ 11 10s., purporting to have been given by " Frank Pover, Cycle Manufacturer, Chis wick High Road." Is identical with man, Cases Nos. 12 and 47, 3rd inst. Warrant issued. g.— Exeter ( city). — For stealing, 16th inst., 1 snake- pattern gold bracelet, diamond eyes; 1 plain wide gold ditto, with branch of tree engraved thereon ; 1 long pattern gold brooch ; 1 cut coral necklace ; 2 sets of gold enamelled studs; 1 large mourning brooch, set in gold, with hair; 1 old cameo ring, with two heads ; 1 oval- pattern gold brooch, with photo- graph inside; 1 lady's gold open face watch, with long gold chain and two large seals attached ( 1 seal with crest, coat of arms and yellow stone, the other white); 2 ornamental gold buckle keeper rings; 1 large gold brooch, set ruby and pearls; 1 large gold locket; 1 silver chased spectacle case ; 1 lady's small size silver watch; 1 plated sugar stand, gold gilt inside ; several gold studs; 1 pair gold eyeglasses; 1 pair binocular glasses ( black morocco leather); 2 tortoiseshell purses; 1 yellow leather purse, with letter H outside, containing a watch key; 1 brown leather purse— THOMAS HITCHINS, age 18, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, rather long face, scar left of head, over right eye- brow, on right shoulder and inside left knee; dress, dark coat and vest, corduroy trousers, dark mixture overcoat, dark cap. A groom and gardener ; native of Northwich. Liberated from Her Majesty's prison, Exeter, on 14th inst., after seiving 6 months im- prisonment for felony. Warrant issued. 10.— Exeter ( City).— For stealing a certificate in respect to 18 shares of Kennaway & Co. (. Jadoo), Limited — PATRICK JOSEPH LID- DELL, late Secretary to the above Company, age about 50, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair and moustacLe ( turned up at ends) turning grey, takes long strides, and carries his head slightly forward. May be found in the company of Scotchmen. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Court House, Exeter. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JULY 19, 1898. ESSEX. 11. — Chelmsford ( Cou) ity). — For house- breaking, 10th inst., and stealing 1 kroner ( Nor- wegian), date 1893; 1 silver coin, value about Is.; 1 French franc ; 1 German 50- pfennig, nickel, 6d; 2 5- pfennig, nickel; 1 pair dark striped trousers ( new); 1 ditto grey, leather lining bottom of legs; 1 dark blue serge single- breasted jacket; 1 black handle razor; 1 black razor strop with white wooden handle— TWO MEN, 1st, age about 24, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., hair and slight moustache dark; dress, dark jacket suit, cloth cap. 2nd, age 17 or 18, height about 5 ft., supposed cast in eyes ; dress, dark jacket suit, cloth cap. They left behind a 2- blade knife, buckhorn handle, metal end, maker, " J. Milton, Sheffield." Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. 12.— Latchingdon ( County).— For stealing, 9th inst., at Southminster— 1 pair of lady's black kid lace boots, " R. Males, 62, Paddington Street, Baker Street, Marylebone," stamped on waist; 8 chemises, some marked " E. S." in red cotton ; 8 pairs of lady's drawers, some marked E. S. in red cotton ; 1 lady's night dress, broad lace trimming; 1 pink flannel petticoat, wide lace on bottom ; 1 cream ditto ; 1 white ditto, deep embroidery round bottom ; 2 blue serge petticoats; 1 broche blouse with front, jet trimming, large fancy buttons ; 1 plain white cam- bric blouse, fastens with hooks and eyes in front; several large linen aprons, marked " E. Strong" in ink; 1 lady's black felt hat, trimmed black tips, 2 red roses, and 2 green rosettes at side ; several pairs of lady's beehive wool stockings— A WOMAN, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar on left cheek near ear, one or two front teeth deficient, M. S. tattooed on left forearm ; dress, dark green figured dress, black sailor hat, and the stolen boots. Stated she had been employed as a domestic servant in Kent for several years. Supposed an Irishwoman. She left by G. E. R. for Liverpool 9th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Halsey, Latchingdon. 13.— Witham ( County).— For embezzlement— VERO PAMPLIN, age 23, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion sallow, small features, hair dark brown, small moustache dark, eyes brown ; wearing brown soft felt hat and dust coat. A butcher ; native of Great Coggeshall, Essex. Warrant issued. 14.— Witham ( County).— For embezzlement— HERBERT WILLSHER, age 20, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion ruddy, hair light brown, slight moustache, eyes blue ; wearing brown soft felt hat and dust coat. A butcher; native of Great Coggeshall, Essex. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harrington, Witham, Essex. Sentenced at Hants Assizes, June, 1896, to 9 months imprisonment for sacrilege and burglary. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Felton, Winchester. 18.— Portsmouth ( Borough). — For stealing, between 15th and 16th inst., a double case English lever watch, No. 11169, " Blundell, Liverpool," on face, two slight dents on back of case, steel hands, no glass ; a silver curb albert, with a dime piece and patent watch key at end attached— FRED LAUR- ENCE, alias WALKER and MATTHEWS, age about 28, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes grey; dress, when last seen, dust coat with silk facings, dark jacket, black fancy vest with white spots, black trousers and soft felt hat. A brass finisher ; native of Fulham. 19.— Portsmouth ( Borough). — For stealing, 16th inst., from an hotel, a long drab covert New- market paddock coat; 1 brown leather writing case, medium size, catch lock, " Boulton & Mills, Glass Works, Stourbridge," stamped on back, containing paper, envelopes and statements of accounts, all stamped " Boulton & Mills "— a man, who gave the name of GEORGE HOWARD, King Street, Dover, age about 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight moustache dark; wearing a blue double- breasted coat, white straw hat with black band, carried a small brown leather case and brown bag. 20.— Portsmouth ( Borough). — For stealing, 16th inst., 1 gold brooch, leaf shape, set diamonds and pearls ; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set 3 sapphires and 2 diamonds; 1 wedding ring, set large diamond; 1 ditto, plain ; 1 gold buckle ring, set 2 diamonds ; 1 gold dress ring, set coral and 3 pearls; 1 ditto, with 3 holes for stones ; 1 gold bracelet, set pearls in true lover's knot and bow ; 2 gold chain bracelets, gold padlocks attached— a man, who gave the name of JOHN MARKS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark ; dress, black flannel jacket and trousers with white stripe running through, fancy vest, plaid cap, white tie. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 21.— Southampton ( Borough).— For stealing a bicycle ( recovered) WEST, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 10 in., clean shaved ; dress, black coat and vest, black and grey stripe trousers, black hard felt hat. 22.— Southampton ( Borough).— For embezz- ling £ 8 5s. 10d.— HARRY DAVIS or SCHULTZ, an American, age about 23, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, freckled, hair ( usually long) very light, slight light moustache, prominent teeth ; dress, when last seen, new slate colour suit, white straw hat with black band, turn down collar, black bow tie ; generally works in greenish plaid cycling suit, brown spats and cycling shoes. An electrician, came from Paris about 2 months ago. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. LANCASHIRE. 27.— Bolton ( County). — For stealing clothing, & c., at Kearsley— A MAN, aga about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, complexion fair, light mous- tache ; wearing a blue pilot jacket, woollen guern- with white front. Supposed a sailor or ship's GLAMORGANSHIRE. 15.— Pontypridd ( County).— For failing to re- port— Licence holder DAVID DAVIES, Office No. 485- 98, age 23, height 5 ft. 5f in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, proportionate build, face oval, scar left of head, over and under lt eye, left of neck, right of chest and right shoulder, female, heart and sword left forearm, female, shield and flags right forearm, bracelet wrist, anchor on right and two crosses on left hand, ring 2nd, 3rd and 4th right, and 3rd and 4th left fingers. A collier. Dress, dark clothes, dark bowler hat, coloured silk neckerchief around neck. Formerly resided at 45, Coedcal Court, Twynrhadyn, Merthyr. Sentenced at Cardiff Assizes, 13th November, 1895, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 15th February, 1898. V 862. Information to Supt. Cole, Pontypridd. sey witn wuue nouu. on fireman, calls at public wooden models of ships. Cardiff. houses and Is believed sells small a native of HAMPSHIRE. 16.— Ringwood ( County).— For stealing, 6th inst., a bicycle ( recovered)— A man giving the name of H. WOODS, age about 23, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair brown, slight moustache; dress, reddish brown jacket suit, grey cap. His practice is to hire bicycles and dispose of them to persons advertising. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Courtney, Ringwood. 17.— Winchester ( City). — For burglary— CHARLES HOWARD, alias BACKENTOS, an American, age 21, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion fresh, oval face, thin prominent nose, hair dark brown, eyes grey, top of 2nd left finger missing, 3rd finger injured, scar 2nd joint right thumb, small red birth mark on right lower jaw, heart and spear tattooed outside right forearm, A H over heart, 3 dots underneath ; dress, brown tweed double- breasted jacket, and trousers, drab or grey flannelette shirt, light cloth cap, brown leather boots or white canvas shoes rubber soles. Has been a ship's waiter; was employed here as a painter's labourer. KENT. 23.— Chatham ( Count!/).— For deserting his wife and children— JAMES JOBSON, age 43, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, moustache light, eyes brown, tattooed on breast dress, when last seen, long black overcoat, blue serge ( police) jacket, black vest, green cord trousers, light skull cap. A labourer. Has served in the army. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham. 24.— West Mailing ( County).— For highway robbery— HARRY WENHAM, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, clean shaved; dress, old jacket and sleeve vest, cord trousers, black hard felt hat. EDWARD WENHAM, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stubby beard; dress, light dust coat, light trousers, blue neckerchief, grey cap. JOE WENHAM, alias CALEB WENHAM, age about 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., rough beard; wearing dark coat, grey cap, gipsies, and have travelled with caravans. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hoare, West Mailing. 25.— Sandwich ( County).— For embezzlement — WILLIAM H. WOOD, ' age 50, height 5 ft 7 or 8 in., complexion and hair ( turning grey) dark full beard and moustache ( turning grey), first joint of left 2nd finger deficient; dress, dark clothing, straw or black hard felt hat, light lace boots. Late clerk to a coal company. Native of Broadstairs. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Chaney, Sandwich. 26.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— For lar ceny— WILLIAM BLAKEY, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, moustache ginger, slight cast in one eye, fresh scar over right temple; dress, blue serge suit. An army reservist; may endeavour to re- enlist. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Prior, Tunbridge Wells. 28.— Bolton ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— a man, who gave the name of EDWARD WALKER, age 88, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion ( pock marked), hair and mous- tache dark ; dress, old black suit, turn down collar, small red tie, old billycock hat. Stated he was erecting electric light at certain places and was em- ployed by a Manchester firm. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Leeming, Bolton. 29.— Ulverston ( County). — For stealing a bicycle ( recovered) — J. C. ROBERTSON, alias JOSEPH FRANCIS HILL SMITH, J. HARRISON, JOHN ROBERTSON, THOMPSON, ELLIS, and JOSEPH HILL, age 23, height 5 ft. 4i in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( long and curly) dark brown, eyes brown, of Jewish appearance ; dress, dark blue serge suit, light cloth cap, sometimes wears light trousers and silk hat. A native of Glasgow. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Whiteside, Ulverston. 30.— Liverpool ( City).— For obtaining £ 15 10s. on 14th and 16th ult. by false pretences— JOSEPH ROSSITER, age 25 to 28, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache light; dress, dark jacket and vest, black and white plaid trousers, light tweed cap, or light suit and hard hat, of smart ap- pearance. He obtained the money from an auctioneer in advance for furniture obtained on a hire agree- ment, and produced a bogus receipt purporting to have been given by " J. C. Blackmpre, Furniture Dealer, Bradford." Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Detective De- partment, Liverpool. 31.— Blackpool ( Borough).— For stealing, 2nd inst., £ 63 15s. 3d.— REGINALD CRYER, age 21, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ginger, long crooked nose, has been broken ; dress, black coat and vest, slate colcur trousers, stand- up collar, black bow tie. A native of Manchester. 32.— Blackpool ( Borough).— For embezzlement — WILLIAM PROPYN, age about 32, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair ginger, clean shaved, walks erect; dress, when last seen, black coat and vest, striped trousers, blue cap. An ex- soldier and ex- police constable. May seek employment as a doorman at a seaside town. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Derham, Blackpool. 33.— Bootle ( Borough).— For stealing, 25th ult., a pneumatic safety bicycle, diamond frame, 22 in., flat handle bar, cork handles, J in. Warwick tyres, 28 in. wheels, block chain, rat- trap pedals, small bell, long rubber patch on back tyre, transfer on head and bottom tube, " Midland Cycle Co., Established 1879, The Carlton, Worcester Street, Birmingham," no brake or mudguards— a man giving the name of J. DAVIS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache sandy ; dress, blue serge jacket, dark tweed trousers, brown peak cap, shoes ; the appearance of a mechanic. Warrant issued, Information to Chief Constable Cumming, Bootle. 34.— Clitheroe ( Borough). — For larceny — THOMAS HARRIS, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion ruddy, hair ( bald front and top) and moustache sandy, is now growing a beard, eyes brown, near sighted and occasionally wears glasses; dress, when last seen, dark mixture coat and vest, grey striped tweed trousers, may be wearing a pair of white overalls. A blast furnace tenter; supposed a native of Bolton. Information to Chief Constable Clayton, Clitheroe. MERIONETHSHIRE. 35.— Festiniog ( County).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Festiniog Union— THOMAS BROOKS, age 39, height 5 ft. 9 in., hair, moustache and eyes dark brown, black scar on left side of fore- head, large scar on back of left hand ; dress, when last seen, grey cloth suit and sailor cap. A miner; native of Llandudno. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Morgans, Festiniog. TUESDAY, JULY 19, 1898. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 245 PORTRAIT OF PERSON WANTED. AYRSHIRE. 36.— Ayr—( County).— Portrait and description of WILLIAM COLTHART, alias WILLIAM ALLEN COULTER and ROBERT HAMILTON, whose apprehension is sought for obtaining by fraud, on 26th and 28th ult., large quantities of hay and straw, age 41, height 5 ft. 7\ in. ( without shoes), stout build, complexion sallow ( sunburnt), hair ( bald on top) dark brown, moustache brown, eyes blue, old scars over right eye and left of nose, hairy mole on chest ; dress, dark tweed jacket suit, light waterproof coat, black felt hat. Liberated on licence from Peterhead Prison on 8th February last ( Scotland Prison Register, 96- 1898). May be accompanied by a woman, age about 28, medium height, complexion pale, hair dark, wearing dark clothes. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Ayrshire, Ayr MERIONETHSHIRE. 87.— Festilliog ( County).— For larceny— RO- BERT RICHARDS, age 88 to 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown or sandy, eyes grey, short neck, broad fore- head, slightly bow- legged, scars on right side of fore- head ; dress, when last seen, grey jacket, cord trousers, light tweed peak cap, strong lace boots. A farm labourer ; native of Festiniog. May be found at public works or farm houses. Is well known in South Wales. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Morgans, Festiniog. MIDLOTHIAN. 38. — Edinburgh ( County). — For embezzle- ment— ROBERT SPEEDY WATSON, a Flour and Grain Merchant's traveller, age 45, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, full face, hair ( slightly mixed with grey) brown, moustache sandy, short sighted and uses an eyeglass when reading or writing, speaks fast and loudly, walks with very short steps and stoops; dress, usually brown check tweed jacket suit, black hard felt hat. A native of Clackmannanshire. Is believed to be well known in the North of England. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Col. Borthwick, Chief Constable, County Buildings, Edinburgh. MONMOUTHSHIRE- 39.— Newport ( Borough).— For stealing, 8th inst., 1 silver hunter watch, No. 12634; 1 silver Geneva ditto, " Shiers, maker," on dial; 1 silver albert chain, snake pattern, and about £ 7— HARRY STEPHENS, alias HENRY RICHARDS, JOHN WILLIAM ROGERS, HENRY LITTLETON, RICHARD HALLIWELL and RICHARD STEVENS, age 32, height 5 ft. 6£ in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, eyes hazel, upper front teeth deficient, first three fingers of left hand contracted, large scar back of left hand, dot back of left forearm. A painter. Supposed a native of Waterford. Photograph may be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, Newport. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 40.— Welshpool ( County).— For larceny, 20th ult.— PETER ABBOTT, alias BOX, age 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark, eyes dark brown, scar on nose, small cut mark over left eye, dot right forearm, of military appearance ; wearing stolen clothing, dark blue morning coat and vest, dark grey trousers, brown cap, militia shirt and socks, marked 4 S W B 233, lace boots, blue lining. A native of Broadwell, Rugby. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Crowden, Welshpool. NORFOLK. 41.— Downham Market ( County).— For steal- ing from a temperance lodging house, a pair of light striped trousers and lis.— JAMES MARSHALL, age 27 to 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, clean shaved, high forehead; dress, black coat and vest, dark trousers, light striped brown cap, lace boots. An engineer. Native of Darlington. Is believed to have in his possession 2 stolen watches ( one a presentation watch). May endeavour to obtain employment as engineer on board ship. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Mash, Downham Market. 42. — Grimstone ( County). — For carnally knowing a girl under the age of 16 years— Expiree THOMAS THOMPSON, Office No. 41035, age 47, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion swarthy, hair brown, eyes grey, oval face, small side whiskers and mous- tache clipped short, proportionate build ; a labourer, dressed in dark brown mixture jacket suit, hard black hat, lace boots, appearance of an ostler, native of Grimstone, left that place 11th inst., supposed for Peterborough. Sentenced at Norfolk Assizes, 9th April, 1876, to 15 years penal servitude for rape, and at the same Assizes, 14th February, 1889, to 12 months hard labour and licence revoked for fowl stealing. Liberated on second licence 27th February, 1891, which expired 6th April following. C. 445. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Baldwin, Docking, or Inspector Bayfield, Grimstone. 43.— Holt ( County).— For misapplying certain monies, the property of a Friendly Society— EDWARD JAMES SLIPPER, age 25, height 5 ft. 6 in , complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes grey, snaps his eyes when talking, teeth discoloured, turns his feet out; dress, black suit, black hard felt hat. A grocer; native of Sherringham. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Willmott, Holt. 44.— King's Lynn ( Borough).— For stealing, 11th inst., a lady's silver Geneva watch, gold ring round face, flowers in centre, marked on inside case " Fine Silver" ; a gent's silver English lever watch, gold face and figures, with the following inscription engraved on inside case ; " Presented to John Robin- son by the past and present members of St. Peter's School, York, 1864"— JAMES MARSHALL, age 28, height 5ft. 4 or5in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, clean shaved, high forehead ; dress, black coat and vest, dark trousers, light striped cap. An engineer or engraver; native of Darlington. Frequents eating houses and temperance hotels, Information to Chief Constable Ware, King's Lynn. NORTHUMBERLAND. 45.— Berwick- On- Tweed ( Borough). — For stealing a butcher's steel, 4 ditto knives, 1 black felt hat, a butcher's blue jacket, £ 5 5s. 6d. and a cheque for £ 2 16s. Od.— HENRY SHWEND, a German, age 50, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion pale, hair dark and moustache turning grey, tender feet. Absconded 30th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Garden, Berwick- on- Tweed. OXFORDSHIRE. 46.— Oxford ( County).— For failing to appear to a summons charged with a criminal assault— WILLIAM WARD, age 18, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes ( rather weak) grey, wears small earrings— HENRY TRAFFORD, age 19, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full round face, hair and eyes dark, turns his toes inwards. Both are labourers and natives of Headington. May be found at large contract works. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Oxfordshire, Oxford. PEMBROKESHIRE. 47.— Haverfordwest Castle ( County).— For stealing a blue beaver suit, buttons on trousers stamped " J. R. Garrett, Milford Haven," and on tab of coat— DAVID HOLMES, age 20, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, hair light, eyes ( supposed) blue; dress, light coat, dark vest and trousers, Wellington boots. A native of Liverpool. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Haverfordwest Castle. SOMERSETSHIRE. .48.— Ilminster ( County).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Chard Union, and assault at Chard— JOHN PATTIMORE, age 38, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion, hair and slight moustache dark, badly ruptured, subject to fits; dress, monkey jacket, yellow cord trousers, cloth cap, heavy lace boots; had with him a pilot cloth suit and black mackintosh coat. A labourer, may be found on public works ; native of Chard. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jennings, Ilminster. 49.— Bath ( City).— For disobeying an order made by Justices under the Married Woman's Act, 1895— WILLIAM HENRY BIGGS, age 42, height 5 ft. 2£ in., complexion ruddy, hair light, eyes blue, lost sight of left eye. A mason's labourer, may seek employment at docks. Warrant issued. 50.— Bath ( City).— For failing to appear to a summons— THOMAS FLOWERDAY, age about 38, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, hair and heavy moustache light, can speak French ; dress, blue serge jacket, grey trousers, black bowler hat. Absconded 30th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Col. Gwyn, Chief Constable, Bath. STAFFORDSHIRE. 51.— Burslem ( County).— For stealing 1 gent's 18 carat gold ring, diamond in centre, claw setting; 1 lady's 18- carat gipsy ring, diamond in centre; 1 lady's 18- carat buckle ring ; 1 lady's 18- carat gold dress ring, small diamond in centre ; 1 lady's ditto, engraved ; 1 22- carat gold wedding ring; 1 lady's gold Geneva watch, plain white dial; 1 lady's ditto, keyless ; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch; 1 gold brooch made of 10- dollar piece, in gold setting, embossed all round ; 1 pair gold earrings; 1 gold scarf pin, small pearl in centre ; 1 9- carat gold albert, heavy curb pat- tern, with Jubilee £ 2 piece attached ; 1 silver brace- let, butterfly and blue stone mount; 1 broad silver bracelet, engraved ; 1 lady's gold albert, double long and short links, tassel attached — IIETTIE GITTLESTONE, a Polish Jewess, age about 24, height 5 ft. 8 or 4 in., complexion dark, black pimples, hair black, eyes dark, speaks broken Eng- lish ; dress, blue flowered blouse, light drab costume, green straw hat, trimmed black ribbon and feathers. A domestic servant. Is wanted elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. SUFFOLK. 52.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For embezzling 12s. — FREDERICK C. READ, age about 21, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion swarthy, hair ( long) black, slight moustache and eyes dark; has a habit of biting his finger nails; dress, when last seen, dark jacket suit, stand- up collar, dark tie, black low crown hat. A clerk. Native of Woodbridge. Warrant issued. Information to Lt.- Col. Russell, Chief Constable, Ipswich. SURREY. 53.— Reigate ( Borough).— For stealing, 27th ult., 1 wood clock, imitation marble, brass dial rim; 1 dark wood workbox ; 1 Japanese inkstand and 1 long black overcoat— RICHARD MAY, age 30, height 5 ft. 6i in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, burn scar left arm. A shoemaker; supposed a native of Dartford. Has been previously convicted of lar- ceny and embezzlement. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Metcalfe, Redhill. SUSSEX ( EAST). 54.— Eastbourne ( Borough).—. For stealing bi- cycles ( recovered)— G. WOOD, age about 21, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, eyes dark ; dress, brownish suit and cap. JOHN SMITH, age about 27, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, hair dark, prominent cheek bones; dress, black suit, felt hat, spoke with German accent and had the appear- ance of a waiter. They hire bicycles which they 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JULY 19, 1898. forward to a place to be called for and afterwards re- quest the railway authorities to forward them to other places. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, Eastbourne. 55.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing, 11th inst., a " Raglan" bicycle, standard tyres,' 28- inch wheels, tangent spokes, 5/ 16 chains, rat- trap pedals, diamond frame, enamelled black, " Raglan" transfer on front, deep drop wooden handle bar, 1- inch stem, supposed cork handles with metal tips, brown leather saddle, bell, lamp with " Marchant" thereon— WILLIAM PALMER, alias PERCY COCKLE, age about 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion and hair dark ; dress, dark blue suit, black hard felt hat, brown boots or shoes. May seek employment as a baker's or fishmonger's assistant. Warrant issued. 56.— Hastings ( Borough).— For obtaining n; oney by false pretences— ARTHUR LAWFORD ( supposed false), age about 28, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light brown ; dress, green mixture tweed suit, cloth cap. He calls upon firms who have branch establishments at other towns, states he is a relative of the director or manager of one of the latter, and that he has had an accident with his bicycle, and obtains money to enable him to return home. Warrant issued. 57.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing, 31st ult., a safety roadster bicycle, enamelled black, Beeston tyres ( Oat pattern), forward handle bars, cork handles, Rosser pattern brake, rat- trap pedals, steel mudguards— GEORGE MOSS ( supposed false), age about 80, height about 5 ft., complexion, hair and moustache dark, scar under chin; has the appearance of a foreigner; dress, dark blue suit. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. 58.— Hove ( Tou- n).— For non- payment of main- tenance arrears— HERBERT THOMPSON BRUN- NER, age 21, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache dark, eyes dark brown, has spine paralysis and wears iron supports under his clothing, walks with a stick. A native of Oxford. May have in his possession a pedlar's certificate granted at Hove on 3rd February last. Warrant issued. 59.— Hove ( Town).— For non- payment of main- tenance arrears— CHARLES HENRY BADDELEY, age 38, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, whiskers and moustache close cropped, eyes blue, straight nose. A publisher's canvasser; native of Middleport, Staffs. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. WARWICKSHIRE. 60.— Coventry ( City).— For stealing £ 50 and other sums— SOLOMON' J. WATERHOUSE, late a furniture warehouse manager, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, whiskers and moustache turning grey, shaved on chin, stoops slightly, a heavy smoker. May be accompanied by a man, age about 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 inches, complexion pale, hair and heavy moustache dark brown ; usually carries a brown handbag. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 61.— Coventry ( City).— For an offence under the Weights and Measures Act— JAMES GRIFFIN, age 21 or 22, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, thin face, hair, slight moustache and eyes brown, abscess mark right side of neck, inclined to stoop; wearing brown tweed jacket, vest and cap, and coarse canvas apron. A coal dealer; travels the Midland Counties with a horse and cart. A native of Bedworth. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Gray, Coventry. WILTSHIRE. 62.— Swindon ( County).— For stealing a Model " B " Humber bicycle, Coventry make, No. on front of steering head 26596, on handle bar 47/ 182, Dun- lop tyres, wooden handles, " Kinglet" lamp, No. 61 on top, makers, " John Collier & Sons, Oxford"— A MAN, age 25, height about 5 ft. 7 in., rather stout build, complexion, hair and eyes dark, clean shaved ; dress, dark suit, dark cloth peak cap, has the appearance of a seaman or mechanic. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon, Wilts. WORCESTERSHIRE. 63.— Stourport ( County).— For stealing £ 4, 26th March last— RICHARD WEAVER, age about 60, height about 5 ft. 8 in., fat face, hair brown. A boatman or dock porter. May be found on the Grand Junction Canal. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Long, Stourport. 64.— Worcester ( County).— For attempted rape on a girl age 11, at Broadheath, 28th ult.— MAURICE SIMPSON, age 37, height 5 ft. 8£ in., complexion fair, thin features, liair light brown, moustache sandy, eyes grey, ship tattooed on breast, figure of General Gordon left forearm, figure of female right arm ; dress, dark jacket and vest, cord trousers, light grey cloth cap. A labourer ; native of Sandhurst, Glou- cestershire. Supposed gone to Gloucestershire or South Wales. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Wheeler, County Police Office, Worcester. 65.— Worcester ( City).— For stealing, 7th inst., a Raglan pneumatic bicycle, No. 33017 on down tube under saddle, gear case, brake and mudguards, " Bowcott & Co., Worcester," on transfer, bell and bag attached— THOMAS TURNER ( supposed false), age about 23, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair ( inclined to curl) dark brown, clean shaved; dress, black coat and vest, light trousers, wore eyeglasses. Information to Chief Constable Byrne, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 66.— Northallerton ( County).— For rape, 19th ult., at Burniston— A MAN, age about 21, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion dark, round face, hair dark brown, slight moustache, and eyes dark, good teeth, walks slovenly and with long strides ; dress, blue suit, trousers faded below knees, dark peak cap, red and blue neckerchief, lace boots. Is believed to have recently come from Ireland. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hutchinson, Northallerton. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 67.— Keighley ( County).— For stealing £ 55 10s. — JOHN WILLIAM WALKER, age 60, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, hair, whiskers, moustache and eyes grey, usually wears eyeglasses ; dress, dark mixture suit, dark slate- colour overcoat, hard felt hat. A native of Bradford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Grayson, Keighley. 68.— Bamsley ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences, 9th ult.— JOHN ROBERTS ( supposed false), age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stiff build, complexion fair, moustache sandy; dress, black jacket suit, cream colour tie, soft black hat. He represented that he was a compositor at a local newspaper office. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Butler, Barnsley. 69.— Doncaster ( Borough).— For misappropri- ating trust money— ALFRED PARK, a Solicitor, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair and slight moustache dark ; dress, usually dark clothes and hard felt hat. Last heard of in London. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Doncaster. 70.— Leeds ( City).— For failing to report— Licence holder JOHN BOLTON, alias THOMAS BINNS, Office No. 985- 98, age 45, height 5 ft. 3£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( going bald front and top), eyes blue, scar left thumb, between 3rd and 4 th right fingers, left eyebrow, centre and left side of back and each big toe, mole each side chest, left of back and two centre of back, hairy chest, red mark under left eye. Native of Leeds. Sentenced at Northampton Borough Sessions, 6th July, 1894, to 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Licenced 9th April, 1898. E U 210. Information to Chief Constable Webb, Leeds. 71.— York ( City). — For stealing, 19th inst., £ 35— EDWARD LEE, a militiaman of the 4th West Yorkshire Regiment, age 38, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, stain on left ear; dress, black suit, black hard felt hat, blue muffler with white spots, military shirt and boots. Has served in the Army, and possesses the Egyptian medal and star. Warrant issued. 72.— York ( City).— For larceny. 23rd ult.— MICHAEL MCCARTHY, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion and mouttache dark. Supposed recently convicted. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, York PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 73.— P Division — Remanded at Bromley Petty Sessions till 27th inst., for fraud, MARY McDONALD ( supposed false), age 32, height 5 ft. 3 in., stout build, complexion florid, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar on left side of forehead ; dress, black three- quarter cape trimmed black braid, black dress, black felt hat trimmed black ribbon, lace boots. A cook. ETHEL GORDON, alias BELL, age 30, height 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair light, eyes hazel, scar inside left thumb ; dress, black serge skirt and bodice, black lace bonnet, black veil, sidespring boots. A nurse. They called on people who had advertised for a cook and nurse, produced false references, and stated they had come a long distance, and obtained money to pay their railway fare. Supposed previously convicted, and wanted elsewhere. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CHESHIRE. 74.— Middle wich ( County). — In custody, charged with larceny— JOHN D. ELLIOTT, age 60, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) and eyes grey, states he is a native of Manchester. Found in his possession, 1 gold pen and pencil case, makers " Mordan & Co. ; 1 15- carat gold brooch, 138880 45- 29, 31816 scratched on back, in case; 1 pair opera glasses; 1 small blue smelling bottle in silver case; 1 red Russian leather pocket book ; 1 crossed cheque for £ 13 8s. lOd. on the Birmingham Branch of the National Provincial Bank cf England, dated 9th June, 1898, payable to J. D. Elliott, by D. Elliott, countersigned " Henry Wade." Information to Supt. Large, Middlewich. DORSETSHIRE. 75.— Wareham ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, 29th inst., for house- breaking— GEORGE HOBBS, alias PALMER, age 21, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, " T. Wilson " tattooed right shoulder, flags and shield, shamrock, rose and thistle, 2 ships, star, horseshoe and whip, and hearts right arm, woman, heart and dagger, bunch of acorns, sham- rock, rose and thistle, yacht, horseshoe and whip, revolver, clasped hands, shamrock and thistle," A. Newland," small ring and clasped hands left arm, 3 dots between thumb and finger, 2 dots middle finger, scar little finger of left hand, small stroke left breast; wearing dark clothes. States that he is a seaman and a native of Grimsby. Supposed previously con- victed. Information to Supt. Carter, Wareham. ESSEX. 76.— Braintree ( County).— Committed for trial at Assizes, 29th inst., for housebreaking— THOMAS WILLIAMS, age 80, height 5 ft. 7£ in., thick set, complexion fresh, broad face, hair dark brown, eyes grey, large burn scar corner right eye, scars back of left 2nd and 3rd fingers, large scar right wrist, scar back of neck, birth mark left of spine, brown marks inside calf of left leg; dress, dark tweed jacket suit, black hard felt hat, lace boots. States he is a traveller and native of Rotherhithe. Information to Supt. Terry, Braintree. HAMPSHIRE. 77.— Southampton ( Borough).— Remanded for attempting to pick pockets — THOMAS BRAN- STONE ( supposed false), age 66, height 5 ft. 7\ in. ( with boots), complexion fair, hair ( bald on top), long moustache and eyes grey, very hairy chest and back, large lump top of head, large vein from right temple to top of head, large scar right shoulder blade, scar left side of back, varicose veins both legs; dress, black coat and vest, light tweed trousers, india rubber collar, black tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots. States he is a tailor and native of Brighthelmstone, Sussex. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. SHROPSHIRE. 78.— Bridgnorth ( County). — Committed for trial at next Assizes for arson— JOHN SMITH, alias GEORGE HOBSON, age 45, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, face freckled and slightly pock marked, hair ( inclined to sandy) brown, whiskers and moustache sandy, eyes grey, top of right ear en- larged, several boil marks on back, marks on chest and neck, has the appearance of having been scalded; TUESDAY, JULY 19, 1898. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 and amethyst ring; 1 ditto and 5 pearls mourning ring ; 1 imitation emerald fine old paste cross; 4 jewelled and emerald rococo bracelet; 2 plain thick gold rings ; 1 gold Geneva watch ; 1 paste crescent brooch; 1 gold flexible link bracelet; 1 pair of long diamond earrings; 1 large diamond and gold locket; 1 diamond and heart gold bracelet; 1 diamond and ruby gold bracelet; 1 Indian gold bracelet; 1 enamel heart gold bracelet; 1 diamond and half- hoop ring; 1 ring set with small brilliants ; 1 single stone dia- mond ring; 1 diamond and ruby ring; 1 pink coral ring ; 1 diamond and blue enamel ring ; 1 large gold brooch ; 1 diamond brooch, set in brown stones, shape of a shell; 1 large silver cigar case, initials " F. B."; 1 small pin tray, shape of heart; 1 silver box, 1^- inch square ; 1 small ebony box, mounted with silver; 2 silver scent bottle tops, " Jessie " thereon ; 1 collarette necklace, silver- gilt; 3 gold and diamond studs. Information to the Chief Constable of Berkshire, Reading, or Supt. Dorrell, Maidenhead. 85.— Maidenhead! Count)/).— Between 30th ult. and 7th inst.— a gold necklet, made of Indian gold nuggets, 18 or 20 inches long, tapers from centre, fastens with hook and eye, 2 small butterfly pendants set with rubies and emeralds. Information to Supt. Dorrell, Maidenhead. 86.— Wokingham ( County). — 8th inst. — A gentleman's gold English lever watch No. 9856, open face, maker " T. Boxall, Brighton." Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. 87.— Reading ( Borough).— 11th inst., by house- breaking— a silver hunter watch ; 1 fish knife and fork ( large), ivory handles; 6 plated forks; 6 ditto dessert spoons ; 6 ditto tea spoons; 1 pair silver- plated knife rests; 1 silver- plated egg stand, con- taining egg cups; 3 silver teaspoons, marked " T. L. S." — Supposed by TWO MEN, 1st, age about 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., moustache dark ; dress, black suit, high silk hat, carried a wicker basket. 2nd, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., stout build, moustache ; dress, blue serge suit, white straw hat. Information to Chief Constable Henderson, Reading. 88.— Windsor ( Borough).— 10th inst.— a silver Geneva watch, " W. H. Jolly, Mansfield," engraved inside outer case. Information to Head Constable Armour, Windsor. DENBIGHSHIRE. 89.— Wrexham ( County).— 20th inst., at Chirk — a silver lever watch, " W. Jones " engraved inside of case, silver curb chain attached. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Wrexham. ESSEX. 90.— Braintree ( County).— 8th inst., by house- breaking— 1 gold pin, set 6 white diamonds, pearl in centre; 1 lady's keyless silver watch, initials " A. D. F., H. B., J. L., Iv. B.," scratched inside case; gold " fob " chain, with gold ball attached ; 1 silver watch; 6 silver teaspoons, old English pattern, chased handles ; 1 10- carat gold curb chain brooch ; 1 gold scarf pin, in form of golf club, pearl ball on club ; 1 pair silver sleeve links, old coins; 2 silver serviette rings, " July 9th, 1895," engraved inside, " A " on outside of one, and " K " on the other ; 1 gold brooch, bell on horizontal bar, pin broken; 1 long metal muff chain, small gold locket attached, blue enamelled cross on one side, glass containing hair on other side, also long pearl and silver crucifix, with silver figure, corners of cross mounted with silver. Information to Supt. Terry, Braintree. FLINTSHIRE. 91.— Holywell ( County).— 14th inst.— a Raglan roadster bicycle, 1898 model, No. 12829, Dunlop tyres on Westwood rims, mudguard and rubber pedals— by A YOUTH, age about 18 ; dress, black jacket and vest, light trousers, cap, white tie. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hughes, Holywell. HAMPSHIRE. KENT. 93.— Canterbury ( County). — loth inst., at Heme Bay— a pneumatic " Racer " safety bicycle, diamond frame, reversible wooden handle bars, cork handles, rat- trap pedals, no brake or mudguards, toe clips, Warwick tyres with plain covers, Westwood rims, geared at 74, " Root & Clarke" on head, " Heron " stamped on middle bar, " B. S. A." fittings. Information to Supt. Wood, Canterbury. 94.— Tonbridge ( County).— 12th inst., by bur- glary— 1 gentleman's small leather jewel case, con- taining ] pair heavy gold sleeve links, engraved in dice pattern ; 1 ditto, made of Roman coins, Pope's head thereon ; 1 set gold and carbuncle shirt studs ; 1 set bloodstone ditto; 1 set links to match ; 1 gold and enamel scarf ring; 1 gold breast pin, A. M. A.; 1 gold ditto, ram's head ; 1 gold ditto, with coral head and twisted snake ; 1 gold ditto, with loose gold drop in centre; 1 large gold ring, set carbuncle; 1 silver shaving brush, crest of leopard's head in crown en- graved thereon; 1 bracelet, made of carved coral, mounted in gold; 1 ditto broad gold band, with raised Sphinx's head ; 1 ditto narrower, with raised Sphinx's head. Information to Supt. Bartlett, Tonbridge. 95.— Maidstone ( Borough).— 20th inst., by housebreaking— 1 gold albert chain, cable pattern, compass attached; 1 lady's Geneva watch ( nearly new), brown mohair guard with gold links attached; 1 Geneva watch, silver guard attached; 1 gold cameo brooch, woman's head; 1 gold brooch with red stone in centre, pin missing— Supposed by THREE MEN, age 19 or 20, wearing dark monkey jackets and caps, who had a costermonger's barrow, carrying flowers, and a basket, drawn by a dark pony. Information to Chief Constable Mackintosh, Maid- stone. 96.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— 14th inst., by burglary— 1 small silver heart- shaped coral bead necklace; 1 gold bracelet, oval shape, black onyx, " M " in diamonds thereon, opens at back, contains hair and an inscription; 1 silver cigarette case, initials " G. L. W."; 1 silver serviette ring; 1 turquoise ring, round centre, turquoise on either side; 2 moonstone stars set in silver; 1 small gold locket, with blue enamel cross ; 1 small pearl and enamel ring; 1 brooch, a painting on china set in gold; 1 locket, ditto; 1 pair earrings, ditto; 4 gold coins; 1 coral bead necklace, with round gold locket coral in centre ; 1 large Oriental onyx pendant, with onyx balls round it; 1 wide gold band bracelet, with ovals of gold raised half way round ; 1 gold ring, set with 1 turquoise and about 6 small diamonds ; 1 very small twisted gold ring, emerald in centre ; 6 large paste buttons ; 1 gold brooch with carbuncle, and small star of pearls on the carbuncle. Information to Chief Constable Prior, Tunbridge Wells. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 97.— Northampton ( Borough).— 13th inst.— A pneumatic safety bicycle, A. B. tyres, flat handle- bar, cork handles with black tips, lever brake, rubber pedals, tangent spokes, D back stays, black leather gear case, enamelled black, usual parts plated, red, white and blue transfer on head, " Buckingham and Adams " thereon, Lycett's saddle, brown leather tool bag, bell and pump attached ( the pump has the name " Woodstock " stamped on end), has been in wear about 3 months. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North- ampton. RENFREWSHIRE. 98.— Paisley ( County).— Between 1st March and 13th inst.— 1 gent's gold lever watch. No. 22003, heavy plain cases, white dial, black chapters, steel hands, crystal bevel, compensation balance, jewelled in 8 holes, " D F " in large monogram on back of outer case, nearly new ; 1 15- carat gold albert chain, graduated curb pattern ; 1 gold scarf ring, about f- in. broad, diamond in centre; 3 gold shirt studs, carved in centre, buckle pattern; an unmounted New Zealand green stone, about 1- in. square, cut into the shape of St. Andrew's cross; 12 large sized silver teaspoons, Queen's pattern, each having the letters " A F" or " D F" engraved on front of handle. Information to Chief Constable Harding, Paisley. dress, brown plaid jacket, blue cloth vest, moleskin trousers, white cotton muffler with red spots, soft grey hat, strong lace boots ( all old). A compositor, states he is a native of Bow, London, and has been tramping the country for the last 10 years, also that he has been previously convicted. Photograph may De seen on application. Information to Supt. Walters, Bridgnorth. 79.— Shrewsbury ( County). — Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 2Hth inst., for felony— EDWIN GANDERTON, age 18, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion and eyes dark, hair dark brown, bracelet, ship, star and rose tattooed right forearm, tombstone, God is love, Emma, bracelet, flags and part of anchor left forearm, small mark right breast. A native of Worcester; is a deserter from the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Supposed previously convicted. ROBERT WEST, alias HUBERT, HERBERT, ALBERT and IRVIN WEST, age 33, height 5 ft. 8£ in., complexion dark, hair, beard, whiskers and moustache dark brown ( turning grey), eyes hazel, scar right eyebrow, back of left hand, crown of head and on left shin, mole right cheek and side of neck. Previously convicted at Halifax, Manchester, Llan- dysilio, Bishopscastle, Salford, Birkenhead, Glou- cester, Wokingham, Stafford and Dolgelly. Tramps the country and sleeps in outbuildings. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Inspector Griffiths, Shrewsbury. SOMERSETSHIRE. 80.— Ilminster ( County).— Committed for trial, 29th inst., for burglary— EDWARD DAYMAN, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, light moustache, eyes blue, round scar lower part of back, varicose veins both legs; dress, grey tweed jacket, two vests ( one dark, one grey tweed), cord trousers, blue and white neckerchief, tweed cap, old military boots. States he is a native of Plymouth and that he has served in the Devonshire Regiment, which he left in 1893, and tramped the country; occasionally employed on public works. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Supt. Jennings, Ilminster. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 81.— Barnsley ( Borough). — Sentenced, 10th in9t., to 21 days imprisonment— JAMES LEAD- BETTER, alias " LIVERPOOL," age 19, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, slight dark moustache. Plays a mouth organ in public houses. States he is a native of Liverpool. Supposed previously convicted. Photograph may be seen on application. 82.— Barnsley ( Borough).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, for false pretences— DAVID HINCHCLIFFE, alias WILLIAM SIMONS, age 26, height 5 ft. li in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, eyes hazel, burn scar right arm. A labourer. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Butler, Barnsley. PROPERTY STOLEN. CITY OF LONDON. 83.— 9th inst.— a registered letter containing the following £ 5 notes on Messrs. Roper & Priestman's Bank, Richmond, Yorkshire, Nos. 20140, 20393, 20645, 20844, 20964, 21088, 21118, 21133, 21168, 21235, 21278, 21298, 21351, 21418, 21453, 21554. — Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 45, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion and moustache dark, speaks with London accent; dress, black morning coat, dark trousers, high silk hat. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 84.— Maidenhead ( County).— 20th inst., by burglary— 1 belt of old gold coins ; 1 silver chatelaine and pendant; 1 diamond brooch, bird, eagle and chain ; 1 bracelet, set diamond and sapphires, in shape of hook and eye; 1 diamond sapphire chain curb bracelet; 1 ruby and moon stone heart shape bracelet; 1 pink coral diamond bracelet, 1 diamond and blue enamel brooch, shape two hearts; 1 dia- mond and opal brooch ; 1 pair of diamond earrings, single stones ; 1 pair of amethyst and pearl earrings; 1 pair of diamond and pearl earrings, cluster of daisies; 1 pair of paste earrings, single stones; 1 diamond and pearl brooch to match earrings ; 1 silver blue enamel and pearl bracelet, wheat ear pattern; 1 black and silver enamel bracelet, motto " Gat- Met- dir " ; 1 gold lever repeater watch, initials " J. A. H."; 3 diamond half- hoop rings ; 1 ruby ring; 1 diamond 92.— Winchester ( County).— 20th inst., by burglary— a lady's Royal Enfield bicycle, black enamel, plated handle bars, ordinary mud guards, " B" 85 saddle; 5 " Apostle" teaspoons; 1 silver jam ditto ; 1 small vinaigrette. Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 21, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion fresh, oval face, hair dark brown, eyes grey, thin prominent nose, top 2nd finger left hand deficient, heart and spear tattooed on rt arm, A. H. over and 3 dots under heart. Information to Supt. Sillence,' Winchester. STAFFORDSHIRE. 99.— Stone ( County).— 11th inst. — a safety bicycle, makers, " Triumph Cycle Company, Limited, Coventry," enamelled green, Fluess tyres, dropped handles with black and white tips, rat- trap pedals, Brook's B. 11 saddle, No. 21,829 on crank and head- gear, geared at 77i, 20th Century lamp, nickel plated, nearly new. Information to Supt. Bishop, Stone. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1898. SURREY. 100.— Oxted ( Comity).— 15th inst., by house- breaking at Caterham— 1 gold curb chain bracelet, locket with red stone in centre attached ; 1 turquoise ring ; 2 oval- shaped mosaic brooches, set in gold, inlaid lion design ; 1 gold ring, set with pearls. 12th inst., by housebreaking at Chelsham— 1 silver Geneva watch ; 1 silver horseshoe brooch; 1 four- shilling- piece brooch. Information to Supt. Brice, Oxted. flowers; 1 silver watch; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, chased ; 1 silver pencil case, red stone on top ; 1 silver toothpick, with cream coloured stone at top ; 1 plain silver pin, in shape of a shield; 1 harp- shape gold brooch; 1 small gold brooch, con- taining hair, " Elizabeth Holland " on back; 1 chased band gold bracelet; 2 silver coins, I an Indian rupee and the other an old English half- crown ; 1 silver soup ladel, escallop- shape bowl; 1 gold ring, chased shank, set with a diamond and garnet or ruby on each side; 1 silver cream jug, with initials " N. M. T." thereon. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. SUSSEX ( EAST). 101.— Brighton ( Boro- ugh).— 80th ult., from an hotel. Brooches : 1 diamond, fanshaped top with 2 forget- me- not flowers underneath, all in diamonds ; 1 diamond arrow, 2 in. long; 1 pearl, surrounded by diamonds in the centre, and pearl and diamonds at each end; 1 bar, set with diamonds, cluster in centre, diamonds rather yellow ; 1 oval, set with sapphire in centre and diamonds on each side, and smaller diamonds, set in white enamel, all round it; 1 narrow gold bar, with a pearl at the end of it, and a small cluster of rose- cut diamonds, like sm all butterflies ; 1 gold bar, with a knob at each end, and a pearl set in a little shell- shaped centre; 1 gold, set with 3 fine cats' eyes and 4 pearls alternately, forming a bar; 1 gold twist bar, set with a row of pearls; 1 gold pin, the knob of lapis lazuli ( dark blue stone), with an ivy leaf in gold in centre of pin, and a pearl in the middle of the ivy- leaf; 1 pink enamelled, in shape of wild rose, with small diamond c entre; 1 pale mauve enamelled, in shape of a violet, small diamond in centre ; 1 gold red enamelled bow, made to bold a swivel for a watch ; 1 plain gold round bow, swivel for watch attached ; 1 gold pear- shaped, very old- fashioned, would press down at the narrow end to hang anything on it ( supposed to be called a " comet" brooch); 1 gold heart- shaded, open in centre, with a gold lucky bell hanging; 1 gold safety pin, with tiny ruby and pearl centre; 1 gold safety pin, with pearl horseshoe centre ; 1 crescent, set with 2 rows of pearls; 1 small gold coronet, set with pearls ; 1 old- fashioned gold, set round with pearls, the centre being plaited, dark hair and glass over it, almost a square inch ; 1 red enamelled scroll; 1 lotus blue flower, " Cairo" thereon; 1 pale blue enamel, in the shape of an Egyptian stamp, bearing date 25th December, 1894 ; 1 Egyptian bird, with both wings extended wide, enamelled different colours; 1 Egyptian bird, with one flat wing upwards, " the key of life" near its foot; 1 Turkish Sultan's signature in gold as a brooch. Rings : 1 diamond half- hoop, set with 5 fine stones, open setting, shell pattern ; 1 blue sapphire " cabo- chan " ( uncut) stone, claw setting, gold of ring round; 1 gent's gold, set with ruby in centre and a diamond each side ; 1 gem, set with ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby and a diamond, arranged to spell " regard " ; 1 plain broad gold band ; 1 gold twist, with 4 hanging round circlets, with the letters " P. A. C. E." on the outside, and on the reverse the letters " R. O. M. A." Pins : 1 gold, set with a large pearl surrounded with diamonds ; 1 ditto, set with diamonds, shape of a key; 1 ditto, set with a small emerald ; 1 ditto, set with 4 garnets, not clear set; 1 ditto, shape of an elephant; 1 ditto, with anchor and crown on top ; 1 ditto, " Sphinx Head," Egyptian ; 1 ditto, 1 pearl on top. Necklets ; 1 pearl string with paste fastener; 1 very fine scaley pattern gold ; 1 gold square link pattern, different kinds of gold. Chains: 1 long fine openwork ( watch chain length) ; 1 long, heavier pattern, with swivel as used for muff or heart chain ; 1 safety pin and chain attached. Bracelet: 1 wire gold bangle with green chrysophase stone, with initial B in diamonds, heart- shaped stone and gold C. T. C badge hanging on the bangle. Sleeve Links : 1 pair gold balls ; 1 pair torpedo- shape and grenade. Lockets: 1 gold heart with a diamond in centre ; 1 gold cross, set with diamonds and black enamel edge; 2 flag brooches, enamelled flags. Jewellery was all contained in square red Russian leather box, lined velvet. Also long lady's pale green crushed morocco purse, silver mounts, initials " M. G. H." over clasp. 102.— Brighton ( Borough).— 3rd inst.— 2 zither banjos ( 1st, with 5 strings, ornamented in front with mother o' pearl " Bostick, London," on back, small size, nearly new; 2nd, has 5 strings, with plain front) ; 1 mandoline, inlaid with mother o' pearl, slight dent on front, maker " Belini." Between 3rd and 5th inst.— a mariner's compass, in a mahogany box, about 4 in. square, with sliding lid, " Dixey, Optican, King's Road," on dial. 7th inst.— A " Valkyrie" bicycle, nearly new, 24 in., black enamel frame, metal mud- guards, fixed with plated stays, rubber brake and pedals, flat handle bar, cork handles with black tips, Dunlop- Welch tyre ( tyre rubbed left side), No. 1877 stamped under bot- tom bracket, large new barrel hubs, 28 in. wheels, tangent spokes, transfer " Valkyrie " on crown and back of mudguard, Lam plough saddle, brake has a spiral spring. 7th inst.— 3 silver bracelets, one about 2 in. wide, chased, and two about an inch wide, with raised YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 103.— Hull ( City).— 10th inst.— apneumaticsafety bicycle, " The Ariel Path Racer " ( No. 4), No. 3589 on head, 28 in. wheels, 23 in. frame, enamelled black, usual parts heavily plated, Dunlop racing tyre in front, Roadster back tyre, with cover and racing slip, gear 72, racing pedals with clips, dropped handle bars, felt handles, " Brook's" racing saddle, forks thick at bottom, special patent pivot chain, " Ariel Company " transfer on head. Information to Chief Constable Gurney, Hull. LATEST INFORMATION, YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 104.— York ( City).— Between 17th and 24th ult., by housebreaking— 1 lady's old silver watch, white dial, hands broken off; 1 small electro- plated cruet stand, containing salt, mustard and pepper, glasses with silver tops and bottle for sauce ; 1 gold brooch with 3 small knobs at each end, horseshoe in centre; 1 oval shaped silver brooch with 2 horseshoes linked together in centre ; 1 electro- plated, saw pierced, sugar bowl, goblet shape, handle at each side, with glass bowl inside; 1 small silver spirit flask, to hold about a wineglass, with small screw cork, small silver chain attached ; 1 small silver pepper box, Jersey jug pattern ; 1 yellowish lava brooch, set in gold, woman's face carved thereon ; ear drops to match ; 1 pair opera glasses, makers, " Messrs. Cook & Sons, York " ; 3 electro- plated serviette rings, numbered 3, 5 and 6, engine- turned pattern. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, York. PROPERTY RECOVERED. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 105.— Dursley ( County).— Desk, £ 2 piece, and papers, Case No. 88, 17th inst., and thief arrested. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 106.— Hull ( City).—" Hanman" bicycle, Case No. 69, 3rd inst., and man apprehended. ANIMALS, Ac., STOLEN. KENT. 107.— Sandgate ( County).— Between 31st ult. and 2nd inst., at River— a dark brown gelding, about 10 years, 16 hands 1 in., star on forehead, and one hind fetlock white, rat tail, slight cut above right knee ; in good condition. Information to Supt. Waghorn, Sandgate. APPREHENSIONS. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. ESSEX. 114.— Mistley ( County). — For obtaining by false pretences, ^ loth inst., at Manningtree, about 350 postage stamps, mostly foreign, pasted on sheets of paper; and a half- inch screw driver— THOMAS P. HARDY, an Irishman, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., very red face, hair and moustache dark, eyes grey ; dress, dark cloth jacket and vest, dark grey trousers, light cap, light tie, lace boots. He obtains lodgings at beer houses, representing him- self as a carpenter or engineer employed on works in the neighbourhood, and leaves without paying. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Burrell, Mistley. KENT. 115.— Margate ( Borough).— For stealing ( bailee) 2 rugs and a quantity of carpet and linoleum— ROBERT AYLETT, age about 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., face blotched, ginger side whiskers; dress, brown suit ( or black coat and vest), black hard felt hat, red tie. Hawks linoleum, & c., with a horse and cart, hired locally. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Clegg, Margate. 108.— Metropolitan Police District, J Division.— JOHN ROGERS, Case No. 2, 3rd inst. 109.— Cheshire, Altrincham ( County). - WILLIAM JOHN FUNNELL, Case No. 19, 29th April last. 110.— Lancashire, Kirkham ( County) — Supervisee WILLIAM CANDLISH, Office No. 41959, Case No. 22, 10th inst., and discharged. 111.— Somersetshire, Ilminster ( County) — FRANCIS BARLOW, Case No. 46, 17th inst. 112.- Sussex ( West), Stayning ( County).- JOHN MARTIN, Case No. 58, 17th inst., and pro. perty recovered. 113.— Warwickshire, Coventry ( City).— WILLIAM R. BROOKS. Case No. 59, 17th inst. LANCASHIRE. 116.— Bolton ( County).— For failing to report— Supervisee JOHN RAVENHILL, alias JOHN LLOYD, Office No. 3390- 96, age 47, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel. A collier or labourer ; 2 coal scars outer left upper arm, mole back left forearm, above wrist. Sentenced at Salford Sessions, 11th April, 1892, to 5 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision ( and reman'it of former sentence), for larceny. Licenced 29th October, 1896. B N S 707. Information to Supt. Leeming, Bolton. 117.— Liverpool ( City).— For failing to report Licence holder JOSEPH ARTHUR BRADSHA W, alias JOHN WATSON, JOHN KENYON, JOSEPH MYCOCK, JOHN MYCOCK, JOSEPH WHITE and JOHN WATSON, Office No. 1769- 98, age 48, height 5 ft. 5f in., hair brown ( thin on top), eyes blue, complexion sallow, cross flags front left and ship back right forearm, lost top left middle finger. Sentenced at Salford Sessions, 20th February, 1895, to 3 years penal servitude for horse stealing. Liberated on 2nd licence, 15th inst., which expires 13th August, 1898. A H V 1084. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. PROPERTY STOLEN. KENT. 118.— Margate ( Borough).— 15th inst.— a safety bicycle, " Mercury Road Racer " on head, enamelled black, drop handle bar, Lycett's handle, rat- trap pedals, cork handles with imitation tortoiseshell ends, 26 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, fitted with chased bell, nearly new— by A MAN, age about 23, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache brown, scar on one cheek ; dress, brown jacket and vest, blue trousers, soft black hat, brown shoes. Information to Chief Constable Clegg, Margate. SUSSEX ( EAST). 119.— Hastings ( Borough).— 21st,— 3 silver tea- spoons, King's pattern, " M " on each. Information to Chief Constable, Baker, Hastings. APPREHENSIONS. 120.— Hampshire, Southampton ( Borough). — Licence holder HENRY THOMPSON, Office No. 710- 98, Case No. 24, 18th March, 1898. FOUND. Some weeks ago, on the highway in the neigh- bourhood of Grantham, A SMALL ANTIQUE GOLD BROOCH, set stones and brilliants, p^ o Information to the Supt., County Police Office, Grantham. LONDON : PRINTED FOR HER MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE, BY HARMER AND HABLEY, LTD., 39 TO 44, OOWPER STREET, FINSBUBY, E. C.