THE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1898. VOL. XV., No. 1536. REOU 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 arwther force. S 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 I ox. per portrait, and of 7s. Gd. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of mt less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person is reauired to be inserted and 710 warrant is in force against him, the requisition must he signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, us the case may be. ATIONS. 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 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 announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceeding' which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than twon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only ; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order or by Post Office Order payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing 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. The amount of stolen property at present " circu- lated " by the Metropolitan Police has become so inordinately large as to prejudice or destroy the practical value of the records, and it has been found necessary to limit it very considerably. It has been decided, therefore, to discontinue the " circulation " in Informations and Pawnbrokers' Lists of all property stolen in the provinces, unless where there are grounds for believing that the property has found its way to the Metropolis. Chief Constables are re- quested accordingly, when forwarding lists of stolen property to Scotland Yard, to send with them a letter to that effect. And if bills or circulars are received in future, unaccompanied by such a letter, it will be assumed that the " circulation " of the particulars they contain is not desired. The same course will be followed with respect to property lost and persons missing. 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). ASTORIA, —, 52, Maida Vale, London, Dealer in Dogs. ( P. G., No. 1510, June 17th, 1898). CARVER, alios R. B. HAYDON, J. V. WOODS, G. S. VANNER. G. WINGFIELD, & c., frauds on dressmakers. ( P. G., No. 1518, July 15th, 1898). CIRCULAR ADVERTISING CO. ( P. G., No. 1442, October 22, 1897, and No. 1524, August 5, 1898.) 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). 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). S3LMES, 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, Mar. 11, and 1524, Aug. 5,1898.) ZUILIA PERFUMERY CO., 13, Rosebery Avenue, E. C. ( P. G., No. 1478, February 25th, 1898). SPECIAL NOTICE. Numerous complaints have been received about a " PROFESSOR " BROWN and a " MADAME " FRAIN, of la, Hackney Road, London, N. E., who insert in Provincial Newspapers cautiously worded advertisements, intended to suggest that the medicine, which they sell at high prices, will produce abortion. Their medicines, however, are happily useless for that purpose. They keep a herbalists' shop, and are quacks and swindlers; and the Provincial Police will do well so to inform any newspapers which insert their advertisements. A. DASMAIL, Box 171, Langdale House, Wal- thamstow, deals in medicines of the same character, which he advertises freely, and the above applies also to him. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. !• — Criminal Investigation Depart- ment.— For obtaining £ 5 10s. by a worthless cheque— MALCOLM BROOKE CAMPBELL, alias CAMERON, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark, eyes grey, wears glasses, prominent scar on cheek. A clerk. Left London about 6 weeks ago. May be accompanied by his wife and 2 children ( a girl 3 or 4 years old and an infant in arms). Warrant issued. 2.— B Division.— For obtaining £ 5 5s. by a worthless cheque— ALAN RICHE, alias AMHERST RICHARD RENTON, Office No. 3547- 96, age 46, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, slight spinal curvature, prominent nose ; dress, black frock coat and vest, striped trousers, white collar, black tie, lace boots, high silk hat. Sentenced at Central Criminal Court, 18th November, 1895, to 12 months hard labour for fraud, after previous convictions of forgery and fraud. Warrant issued. 3.— L Division.— For stealing a gold English lever watch, open face, chased case ( much worn), white dial, gold hands; a gold snake pattern albert, square gold plated match box, " S" engraved on front, attached, and about £ 150 — WILLIAM SULLIVAN, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion swarthy, slightly pock marked, hair and eyes dark; dress, dark grey striped jacket, grey and brown striped trousers, light check cloth peak cap, green tie, tan shoes. 4.— W Division.— For embezzling £ 1 6s., on 26th July last— CHARLES WESTON, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache black, eyes brown, flat footed ; dress, light jacket suit, black felt hat. A native of Godstone, Surrey. Has served in the Army and also in the Hunts Constabulary. May be employed as a baker. Warrant issued. 5.— W Division. — For embezzlement — ER- NEST PHILLIPS, age 18, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light, eyes grey ; dress, blue jacket, light check vest, black trousers, light tweed cap. A native of Brighton. Warrant issued. 6.— W Division.— For stealing a cheque book on the London and South Western Bank, Vauxhall Branch, containing cheques No. B 382569 to 99, insurance policies with Phoenix Fire Office and London and County Plate Glass, in names of Milner and Carter, and about £ 65— JAMES RUTLAND, alias JULIUS RUTKOWSKI, age 23 or 24, height 5 ft. 10 in., rather heavy build, complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, aquiline nose, a false tooth in front upper jaw, of Jewish appearance; dress, large check drab coat suit, high stand- up collar, small black knot tie, P. & O. cap. A draper's assistant. Warrant issued. 7.— X Division-— For stealing parcels of clothing from a child outside a pawnshop— MARY ANN BLACKLOCK, alias MARIAN BLACKLOCK, DAVIS, BLACKLAND, POLLY OTT, & c., age 24, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, thick lips, pock marked, J H T H V M A B, & c., right arm, C D H J Banks, & c., left arm; wearing dark clothing and shawl. A flower seller. May be found in the hop district. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 8.— For embezzlement — GEORGE LOWMAN, late of 14, Tyrwhitt Road, St. John's, Lewisham, age 34, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache dark, eyes sunken, very near sighted, wears very thick bevel glasses ; dress, dark morning coat suit, black hard felt hat. A cycle manufacturer's cashier. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Williams, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 9.— Wokingham ( County).— For indecently assaulting a girl, age 9, at Binfield, 27th ult.— GEORGE WESTERN, age 41 or 42, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, whiskers and moustache ginger ; dress, old black pilot jacket, cord trousers, light felt summer hat or navvy cap. A native of Reading. Has served in the army. A labourer, may be found working at brickyards. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1898. 10.— Reading ( Borough).— For stealing £ 10 by a trick— A WOMAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., stout build, full face ; dress, print dress, white apron, large black hat. She travels the country calling at houses for umbrellas to repair, and some- times obtains money by pretending to tell fortunes. Is accompanied by her husband. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Henderson, Chief Constable, Reading. CHESHIRE. 11.— Runcorn ( County).— For failing to report — Licence holder THOMAS MICHAEL ROGER- SON, alias MICHAEL RODGERS, THOMAS ROGERS and THOMAS ROBINSON, Office No. 2403- 98, age 48, height 5 ft 3 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) brown, eyes grey, scar left temple, back of neck, first left finger, left thumb, heel of left and back of right hand, two left of chest and left wrist, and three outside left thigh, nose crooked and inclined to left, no roof to mouth, mole top of back. This man is a notorious cattle thief, and since his discharge from prison has shaved and has a much younger and smarter appearance. Sentenced at Knutsford Sessions, 15th October, 1894, to 5 years penal servitude for stealing three oxen. Licenced 6th August, 1898, and is on licence on the remanet of a former sentence until 28th January, 1900. J N U 541. Information to Supt. O'Kell, Runcorn. CUMBERLAND. 12.— Whitehaven ( County).— For failing to report— Licence holder JAMES WILSON, alias JAMES GALLAGHER, JOHN SHEPHERD, WILLIAM JOHNSON, WILLIAM LAKE and J. LAKE, Office No. 2267- 98, age 68, height 4 ft. 10£ in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes grey, scar 8rd left finger and left of forehead, corporal punishment marks on back, anchor and 3 dots back of left thumb and forefinger, anchor back of left forearm, six- pointed star and indistinct mark on right forearm, dot between right thumb and finger. A labourer, native of Liverpool. Dress, dark grey jacket suit, strong boots, cap and red scarf. Sentenced at New- castle Sessions, 17th Octooer, 1888, to 10 years penal servitude ( and remanet of former sentence) for shop- breaking. Licenced 25th July, 1898, z G 0 1212. Information to Supt. Kelly, Whitehaven. DEVONSHIRE. 13.— Torrington ( County).— For stealing, 23rd ult., at Bideford, a lady's gold watch, No. 14880— THOMAS MUTCHAM, alias WHEATON and GINGER TOM, age about 27, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache ginger, eyes blue, one upper front tooth deficient, 2 or 3 scars on forehead, bald spot back of head, " TW" supposed tattooed on right forearm. A navvy ; may be found at public works Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Buchanan, Torrington. DURHAM. 14.— Durham ( City). — For obtaining £ 4 10s. hy false pretences, 25th July last— T. A. GRANGER, age about 25, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, dark hair, clean shaved, thin lips ; dress, dark stripe jacket suit, with very narrow white stripe, white straw hat with black band ; of smart appearance and good address. He represented that he was a son of a Major Granger, of London, and that during his holidays at Newcastle- on- Tyns his companion was robbed of his purse and contents, and to enable him to keep an appointment in London he gave him all his cash. fie received letters in the name of J. Morris, and left a book of rules and list of members, 1898, of the Sports Club, Limited, St. . Tames' Square, S. W., J. Morris written thereon. Usually stays at first- class hotels. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Smith, Durham. HAMPSHIRE. 16.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For stealing, 5th inst., 1 foreign double gold link pattern albert, 1 white metal sovereign case, 1 gold plated pencil case, 1 white shirt size 16, 1 collar size 16}, 1 pair light tan kid gloves size 8, and a white pockethand- kerchief— a man giving the name of JOHN RAY, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., full round face, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark; dress, dark mixture lounge suit, bow tie, light check cap, lace boots, wore a small link pattern gold albert, a gold ring set with red stone, and had in his possession a small six- chamber revolver. He represented himself to be a French detective. 17.— Portsmouth ( Borough). — For assault GEORGE FORI), age about 20, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, clean shaved ; dress, black jacket and vest, white cord trousers, white neckerchief, cap. Warrant issued. 18.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For stealing a case of stuffed birds ( recovered)— TICH TAYLOR, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 4 in., stiff build, com- plexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes ( deep set, left turns inwards) dark; dress, drab lounge coat, dark vest and trousers, cloth cap. A native of Brighton. FLOWERS, alias MAY, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stiff build, full round face, hair dark, clean shaved ; dress, long brown coat, dark trousers, dark peak cap. May be found at common lodging houses or low beer houses. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 19.— Southampton ( Borough).— For larceny— ALBERT WINFIELD, age 27, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and small moustache light, eyes grey, cut scar over right eye, nose slightly bent; dress, blue serge suit, light straw hat ( with blue and white band). A van traveller; formerly in the employ of the Ceylon Tea Association. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. ISLE OF WIGHT. 20.— Newport ( County).— For carnally knowing a girl under the age of 16, between 15th June and 15th July— WALTER HENRY BRADING, age 27, height about 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion and hair dark, carries his head slightly forward. A maltster ; native of Newport. Absconded 24th July, accompanied by a girl age 14J, height about 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fair, hair light; dress, blue serge dress with white front, white straw hat trimmed white and black ribbon, button boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hale, Newport. 24.— Wigan County).— For obtaining goods by false pretences— Expiree JOHN GARLICK, alias JOHN GRANT, DIXON, and JOHN ROBERT HENRY, Office No. 2140- 97, age 39, height 5 ft. 1} in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes hazel, mole on each cheek, scar centre of back of head, bridge of nose and back of left thumb, 2 warts front of neck. Native of Hasketh Bank, Lancashire; a joiner. Whilst at Ashton- in- Makerfield, in jthis division, he traded under the name of " Garlick & Co.," and dealt in ladders, sofas, paints, & c. He obtained articles from dealers without paying for them, and afterwards disposed of them under wholesale price. On his leaving here he went to Ormskirk, trading there as the " Ormskirk Gingerbread Company," from whence he went to Chorley, where he was about to set up in business as a cabinet maker in the name of Thompson. Was last heard of at Manchester, where he took some goods from Liverpool Road goods station about 17th ult. Advertises a great deal, and circulates handbills. Sentenced at Bolton, 15th April, 1887, to 5 years penal servitude; at Liverpool, 23rd February, 1892, to 12 months hard labour and licence revoked ; and at Liverpool County Sessions, 14th July, 1896, to 12 months hard labour; all for obtaining goods by false pretences. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brassington, Wigan. LEICESTERSHIRE. 25.— Melton Mowbray ( County).— For steal- ing, 4th inst., a pneumatic safety bicycle, Campion make, Welch- Dunlop tyres, Westwood hollow rims, no brake or mudguard, usual parts plated, tangent spokes, transfer recently enamelled, rat- trap pedals, geared to 70, weight about 29 lbs., block chain, " J. Gaunt, Cycle Maker, Melton Mowbray," stamped inside tyres— A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, moustache light; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, shepherd's plaid trousers, grey soft hat, bow tie, button boots. Stated he was a bricklayer. Information to E. Holmes, Esq., Chief Constable, Leicester, or Supt. Mantle, Melton Mowbray. ESSEX. 15.— Southend on Sea ( County).— For em- bezzlement— HERBERT POWELL, alius HER- BERT JESSE PAYNE, age 23, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair ( curly), small moustache and eyes brown, eyebrows meet, scar right buttock ; dress, blue serge suit, blue peak cap. A cycle fitter ; native of Trowbridge, Wilts. Is a deserter from the Scots Guards. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Chase, Southend- on- Sea. KENT. 21.— Mailing ( County).— For arson, 9th inst., at Ightham— JOHN THOMSON, alias SEYMOUR, age about 28, height 6 ft., complexion fair, very large ears, 3 front teeth deficient; dress, blue guernsey, cord trousers, brown mixture cap, blue neckerchief ( with white horseshoes thereon), heavy lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hoare, West Mailing. LANCASHIRE. 22.— Bury ( County).— For stealing, 23rd ult., a horse, gig and harness ( horse light bay, aged 5 years, 14 hands 3 in., white near hind fetlock, tail docked, short mane, old sore near shoulder ; gig painted black, wheels and shafts picked out with yellow; harness silver- plated, hole cut near side of collar to fit over sore)— Supervisee WILLIAM HENRY GARDNER, alias HARRY and WILLIAM GARDNER, Office No. 177- 97 ( see GAZETTE, 23rd April, 1897, Case No. 36), age 37, height 5 ft. 3} in., complexion pale, hair black, eyes blue, pierced heart left forearm, mole left shoulder and 2 right upper arm. Native of Birmingham. Sentenced at Liverpool County Sessions, 16th July, 1895, to 18 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision for horse stealing, & c. Liberated 15th January, 1897. 4853. Gardner is also wanted at Old Trafford for stealing a second horse and trap.. Dress, dark grey jacket suit, brown Trilby hat, tan shoes, sometimes wears silk hat. Information to Supt. Noblett, Bury. 23. — Chorley ( County). — Licence holder WILLIAM THOMAS CALDERBANK, Office No. 3092- 96 ( Case No. 21, 2nd inst.), not now wanted. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. £ 2 REWARD. 26.— Newtown ( County).— For deserting his family— THOMAS REES, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers and eyes brown, scar over right eye, walks erect, usually wears a white apron. A carpenter and joiner ; native of Cardiganshire. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Newtown and Llanidloes Union for such informa- tion as will lead to the arrest of Rees. £ 1 REWARD. 27.— Newtown ( Countij).— For deserting his family— RICHARD WILLIAMS, alias SIXPENNY, age 51, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion sallow, hair grey, eyes brown; dressed as a labourer. A stone dresser; native of Newtown. May be found in the north of England. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Newtown and Llanidloes Union for such information as will lead to the arrest of Williams. Information to Chief Constable Hughes, Newtown. NORFOLK. 28.— East Harling ( County).— For stealing, 1st inst., at Attleborough, a pneumatic bicycle, diamond frame, enamelled black, transfer on head nearly erased, flat handle bar slightly upraised, faded plush handles, 28 in. wheels, tangent spokes, solid rims, Beeston front tyre, plain back tyre, oil hole covers on hubs, plated and work in a groove round hubs, plated gear wheel, block chain, rubber pedals, Brook's saddle No. 27, brass pump marked " Woodley," japanned lamp, bell, bag on saddle containing repair outfit, marked " V. Stebbings, Queen Street, Attle- borough, Norfolk "— a man, who gave the name of H. WOODS, age 22 or 23, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, clean shaved, uneven teeth, lump on top of one foot; dress, brown suit and cap, white collar and front, brown shoes, carried a walking- stick gun. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wright, East Harling. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1898. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 29.— J Division.— Portrait and description of HORATIO GOOLD, alias CHIN CHAN and SAILOR, whose apprehension is sought for sodomy behind housebreaking implements, including wood wedges. He is known as an expert and dangerous shooting burglar. Warrant issued. 31 •— P Division— Woodcut portrait and descrip- tion of Expiree THOMAS BARROW, alias THOMAS JOHNSON, Office No. 2180- 97 ( See GAZETTE, lst July last, page 6), whose arrest is sought for house breaking and cheque frauds, age 33 ( looks older), height 5 ft. in. ( without shoes), complexion very dark, eyes ( sunken) hazel, hair black and curly, heavy dark moustache ( which he is in the habit of twisting), can grow a strong beard, small scar left 88.— Manchester ( City) — Woodcut portrait and description of THOMAS HODGE McDONALD whose apprehension is sought for embezzlement and forgery, age 61, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion florid, hair, whiskers and moustache — age 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, com- plexion swarthy, hair and heavy moustache black, two ships in full sail tattooed on chest, one on back, sailor, clasped hands, " Remember Me" under on one arm, garters, & c., tattooed on both legs; dress, blue serge suit, black canvas shoes, black tie. A native of Homerton. Has recently been employed as a railway porter. 30.— P Division.— Woodcut portrait and de- scription of Expiree JOSEPH THOMBLIN, alias BENJAMIN OTWAY, FRANCIS, VINCENT, TOMPKINS and UNCLE BEN, Office No. 38838 ( see GAZETTE, 20th May last, case 38), whose arrest is sought for murder at Peckham on 19th August, 1897, age 48 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 6 in. without shoes, complexion florid, hair light sandy ( very bald), eyes grey and sunken, may now be clean shaven, but usually grows a close- clipped ginger moustache, bristly eyebrows, top lip short and thick, large nose with enlarged bridge, carries head forward and stoops slightly, scars bridge of nose, both eyebrows, back of head, right knee, side of left knee, and bottom of lst left finger ( cut), two moles left of neck, mole right upper arm, left shoulder blade, and outer- side left buttock. Sentenced at Chester Assizes 21st April, 1882, to 10 years penal servitude for burglary at a pawnbrokers', and shooting at police at Maccles- field. Released on licence 26th December, 1889. On 6th February, 1890, he shipped as AB at Birken- head, on ss. Oratava to Valparaiso, South America, and back, and on the same vessel at Tilbury Docks, 6th June, 1890, he shipped as a coal trimmer, de- serted at Williamstown, Australia, 17th Jul}, 1890, and went to Creswick, Victoria, where he remained until April, 1896, when he returned to his relatives at Forest Gate, London, and from April, 1897, until the date of the murdei he lived at Peckham on the prostitution of the murdered woman. Two days after the murder he is said to have been in Great Grimsby ; on 30th September last at Aldgate, City of London ; and an 9th October last, and 9th inst., at Leytonstone, London. Prior to last conviction he was connected with the " Gipsy Coopers," and visited Kingston, Surrey, Liverpool and Birmingham. Is a native of Shoreditch. When he absconded he left bezzlement, age 39, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair ( curly) dark, clean shaved, dresses well, usually wears a check bow tie. Is an underwriter and frequents the company of marine insurance brokers. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued; extradition, if necessary, will be demanded. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. whose apprehension is sought for embezzlement, age 28, height 6 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion sallow, hair £ 50 REWARD. 35.— Salford ( Borough).— Portrait and descrip- tion of WILBERFORCE RICHARDS ROTHWELL LANCASHIRE. 32.— Liverpool ( City).— Woodcut portrait and description of VERNON BAILEY HAMMOND, whose apprehension is sought for forgery and em- large mole on second right finger, sometimes wears glasses; dress, when last seen, blue serge suit, hard felt hat. A book keeper; may endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Harrop, Burnley. cheek, near ear, 2 ( small) back of head, 1 second right and first left finger, dot on left forearm ; dress, black jacket suit, white stand- up collar, black and white check cap, brown boots, sometimes wears a black cut- away coat, black silk hat, black shoes and white straw hat. Is accompanied by his wife, age 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark, pregnant; dress, white bodice, green skirt and three- quarter jacket to match, copper colour or white straw sailor hat. He now has in his possession ( the proceeds of house- breaking) a cheque book issued by the London and County Bank ( Chiswick branch), Nos. 41133 to 41150, which he will doubtless try to pass. The man is a daring and expert housebreaker and swindler. He and his wife visit seaside and other provincial towns, take lodgings at a private hotel or house, their luggage consisting of a brown leather Gladstone bag, which has their initials on side, supposed " T. W. B." They usually tender a worth- less cheque in payment for their lodgings, and receive a balance in cash. They also commit larcenies at jewellers shops when pretending to make a purchase. The man is a good cyclist, and on 24th ult., at Southend- on- Sea, he obtained a bicycle by fraud. Has passed as Barnes, Dudley, Cole, Barnard, Morris, & c., but usually keeps to his Christian name Thomas, and represents himself as an architect and surveyor. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. grey, eyes blue, aquiline nose; well dressed and wears light gaiters. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Smith, Manchester. 34.— Burnley ( Borough). — Woodcut portrait and description of HARRY BRIGDEN, whose apprehension is sought for stealing £ 42 10s., age 28, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion pale, rather long face, hair ( curly on forehead) light, slight moustache, heavy square lower jaw, 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FBIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1898. dark, clean shaved. Of gentlemanly appearance. Was employed as manager of a Cycle Company. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by The New Hudson Cycle Co., Ltd., 5, Blackfriars Street, Salford, for such information as wLU lead to the arrest of Rothwell. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. NORFOLK. 86.— Kings Lynn ( Borough).— For embezzle- ment— ALBERT H. WHITE, age 29, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache light brown, eyes grey; dress, brown suit and cap. A jeweller's travelling agent, native of Newcastle- on- Tyne. Had in his possession the property of his em- ployer, 1 silver lever watch, No. 4343; 1 silver Geneva, No. 360367; 2 ladies' small Genevas ( 1 shell pattern back); 2 silver alberts ( 1 2 oz., 1 oz.) and 2 ladies' small curb alberts. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Payne, King's Lynn. PEMBROKESHIRE. 37.— Haverfordwest Castle ( County).— For stealing a Raglan bicycle, No. 6200, direct spokes, yellow rims— JOHN LACEY, a gunner of the Royal Artillery, age 19, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, com- plexion fresh, hair light, eyes grey, woman tattooed both forearms, of smart appearance. A native of All Saints, Loughborough, Leicestershire. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Pembroke- shire, Haverfordwest Castle. SHROPSHIRE. 38.— Whitchurch ( County).— For obtaining £ 5 by a forged cheque, 24th ult.— THOMAS WIL- LIAMS, age 45, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, high forehead, hair ( thin on top) inclined to sandy, moustache ( long) sandy; dress, dark cloth jacket and vest, light cloth trousers, brown canvas shoes, wears an eyeglass when reading. A draper ; native of Market Drayton, Salop. Sometimes stays at workhouses and lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Edge, Whitchurch. SOMERSETSHIRE. 39.— Bath ( City).— For obtaining, by false pre- tences, an engineer's hammer, maker " W. Marples and Sons" stamped thereon ; 1 rosewood and brass spirit level, " warranted correct " stamped on brass; 1 large single- blade buck- horn pocket knife, hole in handle, " Whiting, Bath," stamped on blade ; and 1 round leather punch ( all new)— a man, who gave the name of REYNOLDS, age about 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., black ( curly) hair, beard and moustache about a week's growth ; dress, blue jacket, large side pockets, cord trousers, peak cap. Has been employed at well- sinking. He called at an ironmongers, and stated that he was sent for the above articles on approval. Warrant issued. Information to Lt.- Col. Gwyn, Chief Constable, Bath. STAFFORDSHIRE. 40.— Wolverhampton ( Borough).— For con- spiracy to defraud— WILLIAM SMITH ( supposed false), age about 24, height about 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion pale, clean shaved, two red pimples on right cheek; dress, dark suit, patent leather boots, hard felt hat. GEORGE BUNTING ( supposed false), age about 26, height 5 ft. 4 in., well built, complexion and moustache dark, of Jewish appearance but speaks with Scotch accent. Smith obtained a situa- tion as traveller and, with the assistance of Bunting, obtained from the firm by bogus orders 16 automatic cigarette machines. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. STIRLINGSHIRE. — Stirling ( Borough).— For stealing £ 4, 23rd ult.— JOHN ALLISON, age 36, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion fresh, hair dark, moustache light, eyes grey ; dress, grey tweed jacket and vest, brown cor- duroy trousers, tweed cap, striped muffler, heavy lace boots. A native of Learning. Hawks earthenware with a four- wheel van. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Ferguson, Burgh Police Chambers, Stirling. SUSSEX ( EAST). 42.— Eastbourne ( Borough). — For stealing £ 4 10s., 3rd inst.— A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, full face; dress, grey flannel suit, cap of darker material; of theatrical appearance. 43.— Eastbourne ( Borough). — For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences, 31st ult. — Licence holder EDWARD SCUTTS, alias ANDREW REHOE, GEORGE ROBERTS, WILLIAM NICHOLLS, WILLIAM JOHNSON, and PRANKLIN, Office No. 2249- 98, age 39, height 5 ft. 4£ in., hair and moustache brown, complexion fresh, eyes grey, figure medium, scar top of head, right ribs ( stab), each forefinger and left wrist, lost nearly all teeth, birthmark right ribs, blue mark right wrist, mole right breast and left elbow. A bookbinder, native of Northfleet. Sentenced at Maidstone Sessions, 4th January, 1894, to 5 years penal servitude ( and re- manet of former sentence) for fraud. Licenced 2nd ult. P U 413. His modus- operandi is to call on people and represent himself to be a relative, obtains money from them and then decamps. He succeeded in obtaining the sums of £ 1, 16s., 8s. 6d., 5a. and 4s. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East bourne. 44.— Hove ( Town) — For illegally pawning a bicycle— CECIL EDWARD GILBERT, age 24, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown, moustache light, eyes blue. An Insur- ance Agent. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. SUSSEX ( WEST). 45.— Horsham ( County).— For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences— a man, who gave the name of HOFFMAN, age about 38, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, complexion fair, broad face, moustache sandy, speaks with German accent; dress, black coat and vest, light tweed trousers, blue or green tie, dark cap, wealing a brass chain, carried a walking stick. Of military appearance. He calls on Baptist ministers and states he has deserted from the German army, and that he is in search of his sister, who is a governess. Is identical with Schaffer, Case No 6, and Thome, Case No. 43, 10th June last. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Byrne, Horsham. WARWICKSHIRE. 46.— Aston ( County).— For failing to report- Supervisee ALFRED HICKLING, Office No. 1398- 98, age 30, height 5 ft. 8f in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, lost two upper front teeth, dot outside left wrist, mole front and two scars back left forearm, scar outside right forearm. Native of Bir- mingham. Sentenced at Birmingham Sessions, 11 th October, 1897, to 7 months hard labour and 3 years police supervision for larceny. 2961. Information to Supt. Walker, Aston Manor. 47.— Birmingham ( City).— For forging and uttering a cheque for £ 60, on 12th ult.— HERBERT PHILLIPS, age 17, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com plexion pale, hair dark, rather round face, delicate looking. A clerk. Native of Birmingham. Has expressed his intention of going abroad. May be accompanied by 2 boys, ages 16 and 13 respectively. \ V arrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 48.— Birmingham ( City).— For embezzling £ 5 and other sums—- LEWIS STEVENS, age 24, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, round face, hair light brown, slight moustache ( light), wears eyeglasses, very talkative; of smart appearance, wears a silver chain, with silver and gold watches; supposed wear- ing fawn dust coat, and carrying a brown mackintosh, with large plaid lining. Has a portmanteau contain- ham 8' A draPer's clerk. Native of Birming- Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Farndale Bir- mingham. WILTSHIRE. 49. — Swindon ( County). — For obtaining a bicycle by false pretences STACEY, age 17, ( looks about 20), height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes blue, recent scar right upper lip, walks erect ; dress, brown suit, light or green cap, turn- down collar, generally carries a stick and gloves. Supposed identical with youth, Case No. 16, 2nd inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. WORCESTERSHIRE. 50.— Stourbridge ( County).— For embezzling £ 5 16s. 3d.— WILLIAM CORBETT, late a County Court bailiff, age 43, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion fresh, high cheek bones, hair and mou- stache brown; dress, black coat and vest, dark trousers, black hard felt hat, turn- down collar, dark tie. A saddler; native of Wordsley, Staffs. May seek employment at farmhouses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pugh, Stourbridge. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 51.— Hull ( City).— For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences, 31st ult. — THOMPSON or EDWARD TOWNSEND, age 35, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., com- plexion pale, hair brown, slight moustache dark, eyes grey, 2 prominent front teeth ; dress, blue serge suit, black bow tie, grey cap, lace boots, of good address. Supposed a native of Bradford or New- castle- on- Tyne, and to have been a captain or mate of a ship. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 52.— Leeds ( City).— For stealing £ 600 by trick ( concerned with a man in custody in selling brass chippings, represented to be Klondyke gold) BURNSTEIN, a Jew, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, hair dark, moustache ( curled at ends) brown ; dress, dark jacket, light trousers, soft black hat, blue tie, brown boots. HARRIS, a Jew, age 35, height about 5 ft. 7 in., hair light brown, moustache ( curled at ends), short side whiskers; dress, light grey suit, brown bowler hat. Had in their possession a lady's 18- carat gold English lever watch, engraved case, large size; a 9- carat gold albert, fetter link and knot pattern, and a large cluster ring, set 11 diamonds in 18- carat gold setting. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Webb, Leeds. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. DORSETSHIRE. 53.— Dorchester ( County). — Committed for trial at Dorset Quarter Sessions, 19th prox., for in- decent assault— ALBERT EDWARD RIDLEY, or RIDDLEY, age 62, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, haii- aad heavy moustache grey, eyes blue; dress, dark clothes, cap. A tramping fitter; native of Monkwearmouth, Sunderland. Information to Supt. Burden, Dorchester. SUSSEX ( EAST.) 54.— Lewes ( County).— Sentenced to 21 days imprisonment for larceny— ENOCH PHILLIPS, age 21, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark ; dress, dark grey jacket and vest, light trousers, grey cap, light boots. A seaman; native of Bishop Auckland or Sunderland. Information to Supt. Stevens, Lewes. WORCESTERSHIRE. 55.— Malvern ( County).— Committed for trial at next Worcester Assizes, for burglary— JAMES SADLER ( supposed false), age 39, height 5 ft. 8£ in., stout build, complexion fresh, oval face, hair ( thin on top) dark grey, eyes grey, eyebrows meet, large TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1898. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 circular scar above and back of left wrist; dress, dust coat, " William Adlar, 114, Foregate Street, Chester," on tab, brown check vest, blue check trousers, black hard felt hat, heavy nail boots, long drab mackintosh. A painter; states he is a native of Birmingham. Supposed previously convicted. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Supt. Harrison, Malvern. PROPERTY STOLEN. CHESHIRE. 56.— Broxton ( County).— 9th inst.. by burglary, at Newtown— 4 or 5 silver medals ( 1 about the size of a 5s. piece, 2 in cases marked " Richardson, Chester"), " United Homing Club" thereon; 1 small Maltese cross ; 2 small surgical lances; 2 pairs scissors ( small) ; 1 small razor, " Mab " on blade ; 1 metal tobacco box ; 1 cigarette holder; 1 old English lever watch, small size, " Stoke- on- Trent" engraved on inner case; 1 pair field glases in brown leather case. Information to Lieut.- Col. Cope, Deputy Chief Constable, Broxton. ESSEX. 57.— Southeild on Sea ( County).— 2nd inst., by burglary— 13 gold knot rings; 15 ladies' " Mizpah" rings; 4 ladies' 18- carat gold rings, each set 5 diamonds ; 4 ladies' 18- carat gold rings, claw setting; 25 ladies' gold rings, set mixed stones, rubies, sapphires, small diamonds, 9, 15 and 18- carat; all new and scratched with pin ; 1 lady's gold keyless Geneva watch, 14- carat, Swiss make. 28th ult.— a lady's gold lever watch, No. 26777, plain back, plain open face, gold hands, small dent on inner case. Information to Inspector Chase, Southend- on- Sea. HAMPSHIRE. 58.— Southampton ( Borouyli).— 28th ult., a safety bicycle, Hampton transfer on head, 28- in. wheels, slightly raised handle bars, rat- trap pedals, Cox tyre front wheel, Broughton tyre back wheel, cork handles, Brooks B 10 saddle, " Lloyd's Cycle Co., 37, London Road," on transfer, " Citadel" lamp attached— by TWO MEN, 1st age 23, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, clean shaved ; dress, light grey flannel suit, white sun hat, white shoes; 2nd age 24, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, clean shaved; dress, similar to above. Stated they were brothers. 6th inst., a Centaur safety bicycle, Dunlop tyres, diamond frame, rubber pedals, cork handles, Brook's saddle, wooden rims. 7th inst., a lady's bicycle, enamelled black, usual parts plated, wooden rims, rubber pedals, Mason's black saddle, " Corbin " bell, raised handle bars, 2 front tubes curbed, no front mudguard— by A MAN, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight light moustache, wear- ing faded grey coat and cap. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. KENT. 59.— Sandgate ( County).— k lady's gold watch, chased back, initials " C. E. L." on inside case; 1 chain, short stout links ; 1 lady's plain gold half- hunter watch, inner case discoloured, long gold guard with key attached ; 1 pair diamond earrings ; 1 old- fashioned gold bracelet, set diamonds, large emeralds in centre ; 1 gold wedding ring, " Alice G. Murton" engraved inside; 1 pearl ring, set 5 dia- monds ; 1 gold ring, set pearls ; 1 half- hoop ring, set diamonds; 1 gtold curb bracelet, with a gold 5- franc coin ; 1 Russian silver coin ; 1 black and scarlet seal ; 1 wide gold band bracelet with painted miniature lady's head ; 1 diamond ring ; 1 diamond and ruby ring; 1 gold and enamel watch, " C. I. B." engraved on back, with chain and seal engraved " Ida." Suspicion is attached to a MAN, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion very dark, hair dark brown, of smart appearance ; dress, navy blue serge suit, hard felt hat. , 0 , Information to Supt. Wagliorn, Sandgate. 60.— Tonbridge ( County). — 12 th inst., by housebreaking— an old fashioned double- case silver verge watch, " No. 63941" and " Eastbourne' on works — by A MAN, age 26 to 30, height 5 ft. 4 to 6 ins, moustache light; dress, long grey cutaway jacket, dark striped trousers, red tie, light peak cap or black hard hat, brown shoes. Between 3rd and 4th inst., at Chiddingstone, a gold brooch, twisted pattern, set 4 pale green stones; 1 lady's silver watch, chased back. Information to Supt. Bartlett, Tonbridge. 61.— Folkestone ( Borough)— 2nd inst.— a silver hunter watch, No. 81061/ 15355, maker Kendal and Dent, silver albert attached. 8th inst.— 1 lady's gold lever watch, No. 3946, gold dial and hands, black figures; 1 long gold chain, small round links, gold heart- shaped locket, engraved " Winnie " attached ; 1 black. bogwood charm, shape of a pig ; 1 gold curb bracelet, padlock pendant; 1 single stone diamond ring, gipsy setting; 1 gold straight bar brooch, set seed pearls, a star in centre of a crescent. Information to Supt. Taylor, Folkestone. SHROPSHIRE. 62.— Pontesbury ( County).— 4th inst.— a lady's gold dress ring, old fashioned, set 5 diamonds, largest in centre ; 2 gold brooches ( 1 blue and white enamel, bow pattern, diamond set in centre ; I curb link pattern, set white stone in each link); 1 lady's silver plated neck chain, old fashioned, flat links, locket attached, containing photographs of Queen Victoria, dated 1837 and 1897. Information to Supt. Straffen, Pontesbury. SURREY. 63.— Guildford ( County).— 7th inst., by burglary at Brookwood— 1 plain gold ring, inscription inside " Whose love in higher love endures " ; 1 gold ring, set green stone; 1 ditto and 1 gold seal with coat of arms thereon ; 1 gold seal " H S " thereon ; 1 brooch, gold rim ( old mosaic) ; 1 small gold locket; 1 gold chain ( old), large links; 2 small gold studs ; 2 en- amelled blue and gold studs; 1 pair gold sleeve links ; 1 old silver bodkin, Information to Deputy Chief Constable Page, Guildford. SUSSEX ( EAST). 64.— Brighton ( Borough).—- 3rd inst., by house- breaking— a lady's large gold open- face watch, supposed " Russell, King Street, Maidstone," on case; 1 lady's long gold watchguard, small link pattern; 1 thick gold necklet, double wire links, 2 knobs on each link ; 1 lady's gold ring, set 3 turquoise ; 1 lady's gold ring, set diamond, square setting; 1 dress ring, set 1 diamond and 5 pearls ; 1 pair gold eardrops, square, raised centre, filigree work round one; 1 gold signet ring, set pink stone ; 1 plain gold belcher ring; 1 set of gold studs, chased and reversible; 1 set of 3 gold studs, raised centre, 4 knots and knobs round edge; 1 silver open- face watch, " Charles Wild" inside of case ; 1 silver open- face watch, glass cracked ; 1 lady's gold albert, one side plain, other chased. 65.— Brighton ( Borough).— Between 22nd and 27th ult.— 2 single stone diamond rings ; 1 gold ring, set 3 pink corals. Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 30, complexion and slight moustache dark, no front teeth; dress, blue serge suit, blue peak cap, white cover on top. Stated he was a Continental detective. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 66.— Hastings ( Borough).— 5th inst.— a lady's old large 18- carat gold watch and an 18- carat gold snake- pattern chain, about two yards long— supposed by A WOMAN, age about 23, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown; dress, fawn coloured dress with open work embroidery down front of skirt, black straw hat trimmed flowers. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WORCESTERSHIRE. 67.— Worcester ( City).— Between 8th and 11th inst., by housebreaking— 1 lady's astrachan fur cape, full size, high collar, lined with black satin, two vertical pockets inside of front, in one pocket is sewn a piece of white tape, 488678 thereon; 1 dark sable tail boa and muff, the latter lined with dark brown satin ; 1 marten collarette, two feet and one tail at each end, patch of white fur on the inside near the hook or eye ; I mink collarette, one tail at each end, fastens with a spring; 1 ivory and white satin fan, embroidered with pink and red roses and leaves; 1 black ostrich feather fan, silver chasing on handle ; 16 lady's white linen hem- stitched pocket handkerchiefs, new; 3 lady's white silk neck handkerchiefs, wide hems; about 20 yards of green twilled silk, medium tint, single width; about 20 yards of brown silk velvet brocade, portion of a dress; 1 short sealskin jacket, skin 20 years old, rather shabby, lined with brown quilted satin, has two pockets in front; 5 ostrich feathers ( 3 black, 1 white, 1 grey); 3 ostrich tips ( 2 natural colour, 1 white); a mahogany case, about II by 12 inches, lined with blue cloth, containing 12 electro- plated fish knives and forks, ivory handles, chased blades, 6 in a tray have been used, others unused; a dark leather case containing two sets of carvers and a steel, ivory handles, new ; a dark brown leather case, containing a pair of electro- plated grape scissors and two fruit spoons, nearly new, spoons gilded inside ; 2 small gold safety pin brooches, double knot pattern, one has been repaired ; a white wicker basket, about 1 ft. 8 in. long, 14 in. deep, and about 14 in. from front to back, two iron loops on top of front. Information to Chief Constable Byrne, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 68.— Scarborough ( Borough).— 7th, 8th and 10th inst., by burglary— 1 lady's gold lever watch, gold dial, an old fashioned gold chain with 3 knobs of gold attached; 1 small size silver lever watch, No. 5725, maker " Benson, London " ; 1 medium size silver lever watch, No. 15409 ; 1 silver lever watch, No. commences with 440 , " J. Kendall" en- graved on inner case ; 1 pair lady's mother- o'- pearl opera glasses, piece of the pearl chipped out ; 2 pairs black leather opera glasses, one of which works on an adjustable pivot; 1 photographer's exposure meter, shape of a watch. Information to Chief Constable Riches, Scar- borough. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 69.— Bamsley ( County).— 5th inst., at Ryhill— a silver English lever watch, No. 42352, " E. Meyer, Manchester," on white dial, gold hands; 1 silver albert, square link pattern, gilded Jubilee shilling as appendage. Supposed by A MAN, age 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache black, walks lame, second left tee deformed; dress, light grey tweed jacket and vest, blue serge trousers, grey tweed cap, lace boots. Information to Supt. Kane, Court House, Barnsley. ni bes PROPERTY FOUND. OXFORDSHIRE. 70.— Oxford ( City).— 8th inst., supposed stolen — 1 silver tablespoon ; 1 dessert ditto ; 1 ditto fork, with crest, bull's head and neck with collar— Sold by A WOMAN, age about 35, tall; dress, dark brown check dress with fawn- coloured bodice front, white straw hat. Information to Chief Constable Cole, Oxford. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND. BERKSHIRE. 71.— Reading ( County).— 13th inst., in the river Thames near Mapledurham Lock, the body of a man, age about 55, length 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair ( short) turning grey, light sandy moustache, tuft on chin, rather Roman nose; dress, dark serge jacket and vest, " Edward Grove, 272 and 274, Edgware Road, London," on inside of collar, grey tweed trousers, blue worsted stockings, blue cotton shirt, with white stripes, white cotton pants, turndown collar, blue tie with white spots, silver scarf pin, a square with bird on centre and small round knots around outside, black soft felt hat, makers " Burge & Sons, Notting Hill"; found on river bank a black silk umbrella, maker, " Goodacre, Kensington " ; found in pockets a silver watch, " R. L. Christie, 17- 20, Bank Street, Edinburgh, No. 31955" engraved on inside case; and 3 keys. Information to Supt. Davis, County Police Office, Reading. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. ESSEX. 72.— Colchester ( County).— 4th inst., at Marks Tey— a dark bay horse, 15£ hands, aged, hog mane, short tail. Information to Supt. Ackers, Colchester. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1 8 9 8. SUFFOLK. 73.— Ipswich ( County).— 8rd inst., at Stratford St. Mary— a dark bay cart mare, about 16 hands, small white star on forehead, hard knot on nose, two small lumps on fore fetlock joints, small piece of liair off wither on off side, off hock enlarged, value £ 15. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Fisher, Ipswich. MISCELLANEOUS. BEDFORDSHIRE. £ 100 REWARD. 74.— Bedford ( Borough).— About 9.20 p. m., 10th inst.— 2 scaffold poles ( 1 30 ft., 1 15 ft.), a piece of quartering about 12 ft. long ( and two other pieces nailed together), were found on the Midland Railway down line, near Bedford, evidently with the intention of wrecking a train. Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., rather stout build, scrubby beard ; dress, dark clothes, light straw hat, earned a basket. He is also suspected of committing a similar offence on 9th inst. at Welling- borough, when iron bars were placed on the line. The above reward will be paid by the Directors of the Midland Railway Company to any person ( police officers included), giving such information as will lead to the arrest and conviction of the guilty person or persons. Information to Chief Constable Thody, Bedford. APPREHENSIONS. PROPERTY STOLEN. 75.— Metropolitan Polic 1 District, C Division. — Supervisee SEPi jR MEREDITH, Office No. 1479- 97, Case 1, 29th July last. 76.— Hertfordshire, Watford ( County).— AUGUST HENRY BRAKE, Case No. 118, 15tli October, 1897. 77.— Lancashire, Burnley ( County). — Supervisee ROBERT WAITE, Office No. 46176, Case 24, 19th ult., and sentenced to 1 month for failing. 78.— Renfrewshire, Paisley ( Burgh).— Licence holder MICHAEL GORE, Scotch prison register No. 501- 98, Case 41, 26th ult. 79.— Staffordshire, Wolverhampton ( Borouah).— JOSEPH SEXTON, Case No. 35, 26th February, 1892. 80. — Warwickshire, Leamington ( Borough). — Expiree CHARLES WHATELEY, Office No. 511- 96, Case 37, 9th inst. 81.— Yorkshire ( West Riding) Leeds ( City).— ERNEST R. BRUMPTON, Case No. 61, 29th July last. LATEST INFORMATION, APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. OXFORDSHIRE. 82.— Henley- on- Thames ( County). — For Btealing £ 40, 1st inst., at Mapledurham— Mrs. M. FELTHAM, age about 35, tall, stout build, com- plexion fresh, hair light, eyes brown, full round face, thick lips, stoops, well dressed. Supposed a German ; speaks several languages. Has beon recently en- gaged as a housekeeper, obtaining the situation through a London registry office. Had with her a boy, age a year and 10 months. M3.2 ~< ^^ C Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jennings, Henley- on- Thames T- l METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 83.— F Division.— 14th inst., by burglary— 5 watches ( 1 golddemi- hunter, 2 ladies' silver, 2 small gun- metal, 1 with small chain); 3 gold chains ( 2 fobs, 1 albert), small link pattern ; 2 heavy gold band bracelets ( 1 flat, 1 oval); 1 gold locket, hinges broken, miniature of Duchess of Kent inside ; 19 brooches ( 1 gold, consisting of two birds attached to a chain ; 10 antique, with glass in centre, some surrounded pearls, some garnets; 8 paste, 3 crescents, 5 stars) ; 13 rings ( 1 heavy plain gold belcher; 1 wedding; 1 Mizpah keeper; 1 gold signet, masonic square and compasses thereon ; 1 lady's half- hoop, set 2 dia- monds and 3 sapphires ; 1 set 3 pearls and 2 rubies; 1 lady's, set large blue stone with gold sparks in it, chased setting; 6 antique mourning, set hair sur- rounded with pearls ; 1 antique, set paste diamonds in oval, flat); 1 small gold seal with yellow crystal; 1 pair gold earrings, pearl drop with small red stone beneath ; 3 gold pins ( 1 coral drop ; 1 agate scallop shell with diamond spark in centre ; 1 antique); 2 small silver toys ( man wheeling barrow) ; 2 silver oval match boxes ; 2 paste buckles ( 1 oval, 1 square). 84.— M Division.— 14th inst.— a safety bicycle, painted dark green, picked out gold, Cripper pneu- matic tyres, no lamp, upturned handle bar, rat- trap pedals, celluloid gear case, nickel silver rim, " Macbeth, Makers," on plate, green tool bag, Brooks' B28 saddle— by A MAN, age 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., fair, slight build; dress, dark grey suit, black felt hat. 85.— S Division-— 12th inst.— a lady's half- hunter gold watch, maker " Benson " on face, white dial, engraved back, short gold albert, link pattern chain, with ball at end encircled with pearls, attached, in black leather case, lined blue velvet and satin, " Benson, Ludgate Hill," thereon; 2 gold bracelets, one } in. wide band, with gold beads thereon, safety chain, with heart shape locket ( plain one side, " H. D." in monogram on the other, con- taining photo of a gent thereon), attached ; one gold flexible, flat pieces and links alternately, small gold Maltese cross and gold 5- franc piece (" Eugene" engraved thereon), attached ; a gent's gold signet ring, red bloodstone, crest— head and wings of phoenix— thereon; 1 yellow crocodile skin purse, snap fastening, silver mounts, containing £ 3 gold, 2s. silver, id. bronze. 86.— W. Division.— 13th inst.— two bicycles: 1st, a gent's B. S. A. safety, 25 in. frame, Dunlop tyres, Brooks' saddle, Bransom gear case, cyclometer between front wheel, King of the Road lamp, maker " French, Balham High Road" in gilt letters on head ; 2nd, a gent's Humber, " No. 27139 " on head, front tyre Dunlop, back ditto plain, Brooks' saddle, nickel lamp, " Humber, Guattuea, Brussels " on head in gilt letters; two 11 oz. distemper brushes, " H. A. ( in circle), 11 oz., F. Foulger & Co." on handles; 1 black mackintosh cycling cape. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CHESHIRE. 87.— Middlewich ( County).— 13th inst., at Hartford— a safety bicycle, flat handle bars, rubber pedals, Warwick tyres, brass nut on left crank pin, recently enamelled, lamp and bell attached. Information to Supt. Large, Middlewich. NORFOLK. f 88.— Docking ( County). — 8th inst., at Hunstan- ton, 1 large old fashioned silver gilt chronometer watch, white dial, black figures, gilt hands, " Arnold, London," and No. 6189 or 1192 on dial, engraved garter on back, gold curb chain with watch key attached ; 1 large gold curb bracelet with locket fas- tener attached ; 1 long gold chain, with gold locket, half sovereign and 2 sixpenny pieces attached; 1 fancy bracelet, imitation gold; 1 massive gold snake ring, diamond eyes; 1 gold ring set diamonds in shape of cross ; 1 gold mourning ring " In memory of" thereon. Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion tanned, moustache and eyes dark, high cheek bones, narrow chin, of Jewish appearance ; dress, brownish grey mixture jacket and trousers, black bowler hat or cap, shoes with rubber soles. Information to Supt. Baldwin, Docking, or Sergt. Lord, Hunstanton., ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN, METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 89.— P. Division. 13th inst., at Bromley— a light bay mare, aged, 15 bands 3£ in., white star on forehead, near hind fetlocks white, long mane, fore top and about 6 in. of mane clipped off, toe clips on fore feet, no hind shoes, hoofs broken, scar on outside off fore foot and off hip, value £ 20— by TWO MEN, one age 25, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion dark, clean shaved ; dress, dark grey jacket and vest, dark trousers, black cap. Appearance of a costermonger. Had with them a horse and cart, the stolen mare being tied behind, and were seen going in the direction of Chislehurst. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANIMAL FOUND. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 90.— Y Division.— Found ( supposed stolen in the provinces), a bay mare, 3 years, 14i hands, long mane and tail, white blaze down face, near heel white ; in good condition. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 91.— Metropolitan Police District, Cri- minal Investigation Department— MAL- COLM BROOKS CAMPBELL, alias CAMERON Case No. 70, 9th inst. 92.— Merionethshire, Festiniog ( County). — ROBERT RICHARDS, Case No. 37, 24th June last. MISSING. GEORGE P. FOSTER, age 31, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair ( curly), short pointed beard, whiskers and moustache rather light, left elbow joint stiff from an accident and has a lump on it, flesh on arm wasted; dress, rough brown tweed coat, tweed knickers, brown knitted stockings with VI • V • « _••• f Mtm red diamonds at top, cloth cap, canvas shirt, may be marked " H. Foster," cycling shoes. Was riding a " Maxim " bicycle, no brake or mudguard. He left Woodstock at 8 a. m., 21st ult., and was to go to London via Oxford and Henley- on- Thames. On 31st ult. two telegrams were received by friends stating that he had had an accident on the 22nd ult. and had been in hospital. Information to Mr. F. W. Foster, Neckinger Mills, Bermondsey, S. E. LONDON: PBLNTED F 0 6 HER MAJESTY'S STATIONERY; OPITICE BY HARM ER AND HARLEY, LTD., 39 TO 44 COWPER STREET FIN8BURY, B. C.