X3EZES PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1898. VOL. XV., No. 1550. REGULATIONS 1. All ann& wusements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SOOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3 Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the ruime and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will be insetted at a cost of lbs. per portrait, and of 7s. 6d. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article, t. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of n>> t less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or 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 apprehensum or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only ; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order or by Post Office Order payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. R. ANDERSON, Editor. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No. ot the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as follows :— ( a) Regulations at top of first page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 8). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged, as far as practicable, in alphabetical order. ( o) Persons in Custody. 1). Metropolitan Police District. 2). Counties. ( 8). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. 2). Counties. 8). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 8.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. Very many complaints have been received about the CROWN PERFUMERY COMPANY, 34, Arlington Street, Clerkenwell, London, E. C. This is a fraudulent business which entraps dupes by advertising bogus competitions. It is carried on by one C. L. YOUNG, who has conducted similar frauds in the names of " W. T. COLLINS & Co.," at 20, Southgate Road, N., and " G. L. GRAHAM, Ltd.," at 41, Elsdale Street, Hackney. Unless a warrant is obtained against him by some one whom he defrauds, the Metropolitan Police cannot take action. ( Correspondence C. I. D., No. 129627.) APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. BEDFORDSHIRE. 1. — Luton ( Borough). — For stealing £ 105 16s. lid.— ALFRED TOYER, a sub- post- master, age 43, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes blue; dress, light brown dust coat, grey tweed trousers, black tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots. Was seen on 21st ult. in the neighbourhood of West Kensing- ton, London. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Teale, Luton. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 2.— Aylesbury ( County).— For stealing, 29th ult., a dark grey cloth overcoat, plaid lining, piece of braid on top of pocket; 1 shaving brush and a white handle razor— A MAN, age about 20, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, one front tooth de- ficient ; dress, short black cloth jacket, brown cloth vest, cord trousers, light cloth cap, old boots ( right cut). Recently travelled with a circus. Information to Supt. Pitson, Aylesbury. CHESHIRE. 3.— Altrincham ( County).— For stealing, 22nd ult., at Broadheath, a pony ( recovered)-- SOLOMON SMITH ( supposed false), age 25, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, hair ( brushed down on forehead) dark brown, of gipsy appearance ; dress, dark jacket and vest, blue trousers, cap, heavy nailed boots. Is supposed to have been in the army. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Altrincham. 4.— Birkenhead ( County).— For stealing, 10th ult., at Lower Bebington, a bay filly ( recovered)— JOSEPH HAMBLETT, age 22 or 23, height about 5 ft., slight build, complexion dark or swarthy, hair and moustache dark brown; dress, light three- quarter dust coat, black jacket and vest, light striped trousers, dark tie, light tweed peak cap, lace boots. A painter; supposed a native of Liverpool. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bowyer, County Hall, Birkenhead. 5.— Egremont ( County).— For obtaining £ 25 by false pretences— WILLIAM bERSON, age about 43, height 5 ft. in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache sandy, limps slightly ; dress, grey suit, brown overcoat, brown soft felt hat, low shoes, of theatrical appearance. WTarrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hindley, Egremont. 6.— Middlewich ( County).— For obtaining, by false pretences, a new " Ormonde" Road Racer bicycle, gear 84, enamelled black, rat- trap pedals, " Palmer" tyres, bright tangent spokes, dent in top bar ( near centre)— SIDNEY SISSONS, age 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion florid, hair ( long and frizzed) and moustache sandy ; dress, brown mixture suit, black hard felt hat, carried a cherry- wood walking stick. Recently employed as a clerk at Manchester ; is an inveterate smoker and fond of billiards; a native of Morley, near Leeds. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Large, Middlewich. DENBIGHSHIRE. 7.— Denbigh [ County).— For abandoning his three children at Abergele— JOHN ELLIS, age about 31, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes hazel; addicted to drink. Is a, notorious poacher, and well known at Bangor, Car- narvon, Conway, Llanrwst, Festiniog and some parts of South Wales. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Denbigh. DORSETSHIRE. 8-— Blandford ( County).— For deserting his children, leaving them chargeable to the Blandford Union— FREDERICK SAMUEL ADAMS, age 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion, hair, small moustache and eyes dark; dress, blue serge suit, dark peak cap. A blacksmith. Is believed to be in Wales. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Brown, Blandford. 9 — Shaftesbury ( County). — For obtaining money by false pretences— JOHN A. PAKENHAM, age about 45, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light; dress, dark or brown suit, bowler hat, wearing a diamond pin and a gold watch chain. Stated he was the son of the late Captain Pakenham, of Cheltenham, and that he had recently returned from India, where he had been managing a tea plantation. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Dennett, Shaftesbury. DUMFRIESSHIRE. 10.— Dumfries ( County).— For embezzlement— WILLIAM JOHNSTONE, age 84, height 5 ft. 10 in., well built, complexion sallow, bair brown, clean shaved, eyes dark ; dress, greyish tweed suit with red stripes forming large squares, and cap. A native of Langholm, Dumfriesshire. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the County Chief Constable, Dum- fries. ESSEX. 11.— Clacton- on- Sea ( Comity).— For embezzle- ment— WILLIAM GODDEN, age about 28, height 2 T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1 8 9 8 . about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, liair and slight moustache light, half of 2nd right finger deficient. A native of Great Coggeshall, Essex. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Lennon, Clacton- on- Sea. 12.— Epping ( County).— For obtaining 8s. by false pretences, at Harlow, 12th ult.— a man, sup- posed JOHN CLEMENTS, age about 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion, hair, moustache and eyes dark; dress, short blue jacket, ( supposed) cord trousers, fireman's cap. A wireworker, carries his tools in a flat rush basket. Wan- ant issued. Information to Supt. Womack, Epping, or to In- spector Gibbons, Harlow. 13.— Mistley ( County).— For obtaining 5s. by false pretences at Manningtree, 15th ult. SPOONER, alias BRUCE, age about 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., thick set, complexion pale, hair and small moustache dark, walks slowly; dress, black cloth morning coat, black felt hat, lace boots. A journey- man tailor, carried a grey paper parcel with leather strap. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Burrell, Mistley. FLINTSHIRE. £ 2 REWARD. 14.— Holywell ( County).— For deserting his wife and family— ROBERT WILSON, age 38, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair ( curly and turning grey) light, eyes blue, dimple in one cheek, one nostril enlarged. A cooper ; native of Holywell. Plays a cornet and side drum. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Holywell Union for such information as will lead to the arrest of Wilson. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hughes, Holywell. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 15. — Chipping Campden ( County).— For malicious damage to machinery at Moreton- in- Marsh— a man, who gave the name of J. THOMAS, age about 55, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey), full beard, moustache and eyes grey. An engine fitter; supposed a native of Bir- mingham ; stated he had worked at Clee Hill and Stourbridge. Had in his possession a large black wooden box and tool bag. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phelps, Chipping Campden. HAMPSHIRE. 16.— Alton ( County).— For embezzling £ 1 5s.— JAMES CHURCH, age 40, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion dark, hair, small side whiskers and eyes dark brown. A groom; native of Newbury, Berks. Ab- sconded 13th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Tames, Alton. 17-— Portsmouth ( Borouqh).— For embezzling £ 5, 28th March last— JOHN DAVID STRIDE, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., hair brown, straggling beard and moustache, impediment in speech, swinging gait; dress, when he absconded in June last, dark overcoat, brown jacket and vest, dark trousers, black hard hat. A carpenter and joiner. Warrant issued. 18.— Portsmouth ( Borouqh). — For larceny ( lodgings)— FLORENCE EVANS, age about 25, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., slight build, complexion and hair dark, pointed features; dress, long black velvet cape, green skirt, white hat with broad brim. May be accompanied by her husband, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, small moustache, front upper teeth missing, and two children ( one age 5 years, the other 9 months). Warrant issued. 19.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For forgery and embezzlement— HENRY GOWER LAMBERT, age 26, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, square shoulders, hair ( curly) dark brown, moustache brown, may be clean shaved, thin face, high cheek bones, two upper front teeth broken; dress, blue serge double- breasted jacket and vest, dark trousers, blue skull cap, of smart appearance. Has served in the Royal Artillery. Recently employed by the British Supply Association. Absconded 15th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Detective Department, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 20.— Southampton ( Borouqh).— For obtaining £ 1 15s. by false pretences— WILLIAM BOND, age about 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair ( cut short) light brown, slight moustache light; dress, black coat and vest, dark trousers with light stripe, brown cap, brown shoes. He attends places of worship and represents that he is in bad circum- stances ; on lodging being found for him he gets money from the landlady on the pretence that he has obtained a situation as waiter, and then absconds. May be found at Soldiers' Institutes, Church Army Homes, & c. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. HERTFORDSHIRE. 21.— Ware ( County).— For larceny, 10th ult.— A MAN, age about 23, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., com- plexion sallow, pock marked, hair and eyes dark brown, crippled at left knee and walks with a crutch ; dress, dark grey cloth jacket and vest, brown cord trousers, dark tie, grey cap, lace boots ; and A YOUTH, age about 18, height about 5 ft., stout build, complexion fair, full round face, hair and eyes dark; dress, dark grey suit and cap, dark tie, lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Duke, Ware. 22.— Watford ( County).— For stealing a large sum of money— THOMAS HIGGINS, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion very fresh, hair and eyes dark; dress ( usually), blue suit, black hard felt hat, light dust coat, sometimes wears a long light colour mackintosh with cape. A clerk. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wood, Watford, ISLE OF WIGHT. 23.— Ryde ( Borough).— For shopbreaking, be- tween 22nd and 24th ult., and stealing about 9s. worth of penny stamps and 3s. half penny stamps and about £ 2 7s — GEORGE MUMFOR1), age 22, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, small dark moustache ; dress, blue serge suit and cap. A butcher. ERNEST MUMFORD, age 19, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, hair light, round shoulders,; dress, check jacket torn across breast, black trousers, check cap. A labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Hinks, Ryde. KENT. 24.— Chatham ( County).— For deserting their wives and children— EDWIN CHARLES HUGHES, age 42, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache brown, eyes grey, slightly pock- marked, scar centre of forehead ; dress, usually dark tweed jacket and vest, cord trousers, cap. A labourer. JOHN JAMES SHORE, age 45, height 6 ft. 11 in., complexion sallow, hair, whiskers and moustache light brown, tip of nose slightly on one side, teeth discoloured, one little finger bent, walks erect; dress, tweed coat, check vest, brown trousers, black soft hat. A carpenter. Has served in the Royal Engineers. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham. LANARKSHIRE. 25.— Glasgow ( City).— For contravention of the Debtors' ( Scotland) Act of 1890— ALEXANDER CROMBIE, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion swarthy, hair black, moustache and eyes dark; usually wears a black suit and silk hat. A factor and merchant; native of Dalmellington, Ayr- shire. It is believed he will endeavour to go abroad. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Detective Department, Central Police Chambers, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 26.— Leigh ( County).— For stealing, 24th ult., a lady's silver watch, double cases, hour hand missing, dial cracked, silver chain, ball at ends and in centre, with tassel attached, and £ 1— EDWARD HAWES, age about 22, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, fuli face, hair light brown, clean shaved ; dress, black worsted suit, brown cap, blue muffler, lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. 27.— Liverpool ( City).— For burglary and failing to report— Licence holder WILLIAM GAS- KELL, alias THOMPSON, Office No. 1693- 98, age 30, height 5 ft. 6| in., hair brown, eyes brown, com- plexion fresh, scar right of forehead, back of left middle finger, left eye and right side of chest. Sen- tenced at Liverpool Assizes, 9th March, 1896, to 3 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licenced 8th June last. 0 W 358. For failing to report— Licence holder WILLIAM SMITH, alias RUSHFORTH, Office No. 3088- 98, age 54, height 5 ft. 8£ in., hair grey, eyes brown, complexion sallow, slight impediment in speech, scar right eyebrow, 2nd, 3rd and 4th right fingers, mole right of neck, two birthmaks right of back. Sentenced at° Kendal Sessions, 6th April, 1894, to 5 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for house- breaking. Liberated on 2nd licence 15th ult. GNU 1001. For failing tT report Supervisee HENRY FEL- LOWS, alias GEORGE JONES and HENRY CHIDLOW, Office No. 47608, age 74, height 5 ft. 3 in., hair grey, eyes blue, complexion fresh, pimply nose, hairy chest. Sentenced at Birmingham Ses- sions, 16th January, 1894, to 12 months hard labour and 5 years police supervision for housebreaking. 6477. Information to the Head Constable, Detective De- rtmsnt, Liverpo ol. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 28.— Risca ( County).— For stealing, 14th ult., at Pontymister, £ 1 and a pair of blue ribbed socks, also foi" obtaining food and lodgings by false pre- tences— a man who gave the name of GOOD, age about 38, medium height, rather stout build, complexion pale, hair and eyes dark, moustache black ; dress, black large ribbed overcoat, brown suit and cap, nailed boots. Supposed a native of Bristol. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Parry, Risca. NORFOLK. 29.— Docking ( County). — For stealing a mare, cart and harness ( recovered), a square wicker basket, " C. T. R." painted on front, lid fastened with iron rod, containing 2 blue shirts, makers " Buttress," on neck band; 2 white tennis shirts, marked " F. W. R." or " T " in red under collar; 1 white silk handkerchief, marked " C. T. R." ; 2 cotton, marked " Lister"; 2 stand- up collars, marked " F. W. R."; 2 pairs red and brown mixture socks, marked " C. T. R."; 2 towels, marked " C. T. R." and a groom's blue cloth coat and vest— JAMES HAR- RISS, age 23, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion fair, clean shaved, slightly deaf, tattooed on both arms ( butterfly, dagger and Nellie on one), 2 rings on second right finger ; dress, light mixture jacket and vest, blue mixture cloth breeches, brown leather gaiters. A stableman ; has been a driver in the Artillery. He came to Hunstanton with Julian's Circus about 3 months ago, and has been employed by a cab proprietor. Is known at Blackwall, Dept- ford and Woolwich. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Baldwin, Docking. OXFORDSHIRE. 30.— Banbury ( County).— For stealing, about 14th August last, at Bloxham, a lady's gold ring, set 3 small stones— FRANK R. COZENS, age 22, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light, clean shaved, upper front teeth missing, scar on forehead ; dress, navy blue suit. A groom ; native of Bath. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sutton, Banbury. 31.— Woodstock ( County).— For embezzling £ 6 5s., 11th ult.— WILLIAM JAMES EDWARDS ( supposed false), age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion tanned, hair black, heavy moustache dark brown, eyes dark, speaks with Irish accent; dress, dark jacket, dark corduroy trousers, grey cap, wide welt boots, triangular patch on heel of left. Seeks employment at Catholic institutions as cook, gardener, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Sorrell, Woodstock. SHROPSHIRE. 32.— Oswestry ( County).— For attempted rape, 22nd ult.— CHARLES DAVIES, Office No. 3112- 98, age 27, height 4 ft. llf in. ( without boots), com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, eyes grey, mole left upper arm, 3 on stomach, scar back left forearm, right of forehead, under right nipple, coal mark left palm ; dress, dark brown cloth jacket and vest,, light cloth trousers, light grey peak cap, strong lace boots. A fitter, native of Newtown, Montgomeryshire. May be found travelling the country and sleeping in outbuildings. Has been previously convicted. Liberated from Shrewsbury prison 20th ult. Warrant issued. 33.— Oswestry ( County).— For stealing, 15th ult., a Paisley shawl and £ 16— MARY ANN ED- WARDS, age 48, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion sallow, broad face, hair ( turning grey) brown, hairy upper lip, eyes ( cast in left) grey, cut mark left side of head, speaks slowly, shuffling gait, addicted to drink; dress, dark dress, and bonnet trimmed red flowers. A housekeeper; is believed to be a native of Herefordshire or Worcestershire. Previously con- victed of felony at Wellington, Shrewsbury, Kidder- minster and Worcester. She left Ellesmere for Shrewsbury on 15th ult., had with her a box or trunk. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lewis, Oswestry. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 , i x y » . T H E POLICE GAZETTE. n PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 34.— C Division.— Portrait and description of ARNOLD LEWIS GARRETT, whose apprehension is sought for embezzlement, age 30 to 33, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, clean shaved, of smart appearance ; dress, blue serge suit, black hard felt hat, lace boots; a jeweller's assistant, native of London ; is fond of billiards. Wan- ant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OP LONDON. 35.— Woodcut portrait and description of CLAUD VAUTIN, late of 66, Old Broad Street, and Upper Hamilton Terrace, St. John's Wood, whose appre- hension is sought for fraud to a large amount, age 44, height 5 ft. 10 in. to 6 ft., weight| about 15 stone, complexion florid, hair and small side whiskers dark, moustache light brown, swelling over right eye, irregular teeth ; well dressed. Has in his possession a large amount of money and Securities, principally American Railway Shares. Absconded 27th ult. i. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. SHROPSHIRE. 36.— Wellington ( County).— For embezzlement on 16th September last at Newport— FRANK VICKERS NEEDHAM, age 44, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache brown, turning grey, eyes grey, has lost all his teeth except four; dress, dark cloth suit, slate coloured overcoat, flat top black hard felt hat. A clerk and dispenser. Has friends in London, Hull and Bridlington. May assume the name of Roberts. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Wellington. STAFFORDSHIRE. 37.— Brierley Hill ( County) .— For embezzling £ 10, 10th May, 1898— HAROLD LOUIS DA\, age about 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair, whiskers and moustache dark brown ( turning slightly grey), eyes blue, wears glasses; dress, black frock coat, black vest, light cloth trousers, generally carries an umbrella. A traveller and commission agent for scrap iron, & c ; native of Stourbridge. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Spendlove, Brierley Hill. 38.— Lichfield ( County).— For assisting and in- ducing a girl, age 11, to escape from Lichfield Industrial School, 16th ult.— RICHARD CHILD, age 40, height 5 ft. 8£ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes light hazel, " R. C, M. M. C. " tat- tooed on right arm, tombstone on left arm, bracelet back of left wrist; dress, brown ( round) jacket with black stripes, dark striped vest and trousers, brown cloth cap. A native of Burslem. LOTTIE CHILD, age 32, height 4 ft. 10£ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, several moles on neck, white mark left side of neck, mark on forehead ; wearing a long brown ( tight fitting) ulster, black straw hat. A native of Beeston Castle. Accompanied by her two daughters ( one, the above- mentioned, slight build, hair brown, eyes grey ; dress, blue serge frock and cape, black sailor hat and white tie ( school clothing); the other, age 14, complexion pale; dress, black dress, small brown cape, blue pinafore, black straw hat, trimmed red ribbon, large button boots). Warrants issued. 39.— Lichfield ( County).— For larceny, 27th ult., at Whittington Barracks— HENRY JACKSON, age 42, height about 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair ( thin on top) light brown, moustache ( cropped short) ginger, eyes blue, very small feet; dress, dark grey ( round) jacket, black vest, grey trousers ( with dark stripes), black bow tie, black hard hat, new lace boots. A tramping tailor; native of Leeds. Frequents music halls and low public houses. Is well known at pottery towns. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barrett, Lichfield. 40.— Wednesbury ( County).— For failing to report— Supervisee JAMES SHEEN, Office No. 1823- 98, age 22, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, lost one upper front tooth, scar back of head and left knee, mole left of stomach. Native of Wednesbury; dress, dark cloth cap with peak, dark jacket and vest, and old corduroy trousers. Sentenced at West Bromwich Sessions, 27th April, 1897, to 14 months hard labour and one year police supervision for larceny. He usually frequents common lodging houses, and has been 11 times con- victed of larceny, mostly from shop doors. Information to Supt. Salt, Wednesbury. SUFFOLK. 41.— Lowestoft ( County).— For deserting their wives and families— JOSEPH ARMES, age 37, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and whiskers dark brown. A smacksman ; native of Lowestoft.— ARTHUR BROWN, age 37, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fair, hair and eyes brown, scar near both eyes, half of left thumb deficient, mushroom tattooed back of left hand, anchor near right thumb, A. B. right forearm. A fisherman ; native of Burgh, Nor- folk. Supposed now fishing out of Grimsby or Hull. — ROBERT JOHN JONES, alias JOHNNY, age about 41, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion swarthy, hair ( long) black. A fisherman ; native of London. Frequents Salvation Army Barracks, Seamen's In- stitutes and Mission Smacks.— WILLIAM BEN- NETT, age 37, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache dark brown. Frequents low public houses. May be found at Fleetwood, Car- diff or Swansea. For deserting their children— GEORGE MAL- LETT, age about 50, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion and hair dark. A maltster's labourer ; native of Lowestoft. FRANCIS WILLIAM WOOLSTON, age 43, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair, whiskers, moustache and eyes dark. A native of Ormesby, Norfolk. Has been an inn- keeper. Absconded 29th April, 1895. Warrants issued. A reward of £ 1 for such information as will lead to the arrest, and £ 1 for the arrest, will be paid by the Guardians of the Mutford and Lothingland Union in each case. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. SURREY. 42.— Chertsey ( County).— For embezzlement— JAMES KITE, age 21, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion pale, thin features, hair brown, eyes dark, turns his toes out when walking; dress, black jacket and vest, blue trousers, light cap. A fishmonger's assistant. Absconded 8th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( EAST.) 43.— Lewes ( County).— For stealing, 21st Sept., jewellery described in Case No. 26, 14th ult.— Expiree GEORGE HENDERSON SERGEANT, Office No. 43,700, age 33, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion sallow, hair dark, eyes blue, scar left cheek, left forearm, right shin, left thumb, and 1st and 2nd left fingers, right forearm injured causing contraction of hand, lost 4th left finger, 4 blue dots back of left hand, and one on left wrist. Sentenced at Surrey Sessions 18th January, 1886, to 5 years penal servi- tude for larceny. Warrant issued. This man's arrest is also sought on a warrant by Metropolitan Police for failing to report whilst on licence. Information to Superintendent Stevens, Lewes. 44.— Brighton ( Borough).— For stealing, 29th ult., a walking- stick and £ 3 10s. — THOMAS CLARKE, age about 26, height 5 ft. 11 in. or 6 ft., complexion, hair and slight moustache dark, may be clean shaved. An electrician ; supposed a native of Woolwich. Warrant issued. 45.— Brighton ( Borough).— For embezzlement — CHARLES HAMMOND, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, complexion dark, hair, moustache and beard dark brown, has a lump on nose; dress, drab covert coat, blue serge suit, sometimes wears a black mackintosh. A commercial traveller. Warrant issued. 46.— Brighton ( Borougli).— For obtaining £ 10 by a fictitious cheque, 10th inst.— MARY JANE WEST, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion florid, hair dark, addicted to drink ; usually wears a tailor- made costume. Supposed a native of Worcester. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 47.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing, 29th ult., a light brown overcoat, black velvet collar, lined black and red check, black lining in sleeves, black cloth buttons, and £ 1— GEORGE BELL, age 18, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes brown ; dress, short dark serge jacket and vest, black trousers, plaid neckerchief, brown tweed peak cap, lace boots. A native of Hastings. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. SUSSEX ( WEST). 48.— Steyning ( County).— For non- payment of bastardy arrears— CHARLES HENRY MITCHELL, age 26, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair brown, moustache light, eyes blue, addicted to drink ; one arm has been broken ; of military appear- ance ; a bricklayer's labourer, native of Angmering, Sussex. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hooker, Steyning. WARWICKSHIRE. 49.— Aston Manor ( County).— For larceny ( lodgings), 8th ult.— A WOMAN, age about 26, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair brown ; dress, black tight- fitting jacket, black skirt, red straw hat with velvet band, patent leather shoes. A tailoress, native of Derby. Is addicted to drink. Information to Supt. Walker, Aston Manor. 50.— Solihull ( County).— For leaving their wives and children chargeable to the Meriden Union— JOHN JACKSON DRAYCOTT, age 87, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair and moustache turning grey, eyes ( weak) brown. A travelling photographer. WILLIAM MASON, age about 50, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion and eyes dark, hair dark brown. A labourer ; native of Claverdon. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Carbis, Solihull. 51.— Birmingham ( City). — For forging a cheque for £ 120— WALTER BOWDEN, age 16, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark, thin face, high cheek bones small receding chin; dress, blue serge suit, blue beaver overcoat with velvet collar, sailor knot tie, stand- up collar, black bowler hat. A clerk ; native of Birmingham. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Bir- mingham. 52.— Coventry ( City).— For embezzlement— FREDERICK ROUSE, age 25 to 27, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, long thin face, high cheek bones, hair, moustache and side whiskers brown. A native of Reading, where he has previously been convicted of a similar offence. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Gray, Coventry. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1898. WILTSHIRE. 53.— Swindon ( County).— For stealing £ 1 by a trick— CHARLES HAWKINS, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes hazel; dress, plaid jacket and vest, cord trousers, bowler hat, white tie. He travels with a pony and cart selling whitening, & c., frequents fairs, and may be found in the company of low horse dealers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. WORCESTERSHIRE. 54.— Evesham ( County).— For failing to sur- render to his bail at the Worcester Quarter Sessions, 17th ult., charged with stealing a bicycle, 4th July last— SAMUEL MINSKY, alias SIMMONDS and JACKSON COHEN, age 20, height 5 ft. 6| in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, eyes brown, scars on forehead, brown burn mark on left cheek, moles on face, back of neck and left upper arm, female tattooed right forearm, of Jewish appearance. Stated he was a tailor's machinist. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cope, Evesham. 55.— Malvern ( County).— For stealing, 7th ult., a " Star" bicycle, 24 in. frame, transfer on head " The Star Cycle Co., Wolverhampton " ; " A. H. Robins, Cycle Agent, Malvern Link," on frame; up turned handle bars, cork handles, 28 in. wheels, bright tangent spokes, Clincher tyres, Lucas's valves, rubber pedals, " T " seat pillar, " No. 30 " thereon ; " Rossus " spoon brake— A youth, who gave the name of JAMES WALKER, age 17 to 20, height 5 ft. 6 in.; dress, black coat and vest, striped trousers, light brown cap. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harrison, Malvern. 56.— Worcester ( City).— For stealing, 13th ult., a pneumatic " Zodax " bicycle, No. [ 575 under saddle pin, Black's patent tyres, rat- trap pedals, national saddle, no brake or mudguards— A MAN, age about 20, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair sandy; dress, light suit, cap, brown canvas shoes. Information to Chief Constable Byrne, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 57.— Hull ( City).— For obtaining a cart and har- ness by false pretences, 27th Sept.— J. T. WATSON, age about 26, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, red nose, face spotted, sore eyes, a horse dealer or coper ; dress, dark or plaid jacket, check vest and trousers. Warrant issued. 58.— Hull ( City).— For absconding with work- house clothing, on 21st August last— GEORGE HAMILTON, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache turning grey, nose broken ; dress, dark brown suit, marked W. H. 78, and cap. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 59.— Barnsley ( Borough).— For stealing, 25th ult., a light roadster bicycle, No. 12934, " Leather Cyclist's Supply Co., Leeds," on head, dropped handles, Dunlop tyres, rat- trap pedals, black leather gear case— a man giving the name of H. M. McRINS- LEY, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 9 in., hair brown, clean shaved, prominent cheek bones, speaks with southern accent; dress, brown tweed suit, wears a gold watch and fancy leather watch guard. Stated he was an engineer. Generally stays at commercial hotels. Supposed wanted elsewhere for similar offences. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Butler, Barnsley. 60.— Doncaster ( Borough). — For obtaining money by false pretences, 20th July last— a man who gave the name of WILLIAM McDONALD, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 3 to 5 in., slight build, complexion, whiskers and moustache dark, of Jewish appearance ; wearing dark clothing and hard felt hat. He travels the country obtaining money by repre- senting himself to be an agent for a bogus company, styled the " British and General Key Registration Co., 30, James Street, Bradford"; he induces persons to insure their keys against loss at Is. per annum, and issues metal tablets to be affixed. He also gives a printed blue paper coupon, representing insurance for £ 500 against fatal accident by railway, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Doncaster. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BERKSHIRE. 61.— Clewer ( County).— Sentenced, 29th ult., to 3 months imprisonment for attempted house- breaking — PETER HOPWOOD, alias JOHN HARVEY and DALE, age 57, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair ( turning grey), eyes hazel; dress, dark suit, hard hat, sometimes wears a grey cap. Frequents railway stations and race courses. Was sentenced to 3 months imprisonment at Newbury in 1889 for picking pockets. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Borlase, Clewer. ESSEX. 62.— Brentwood ( County).— Remanded for lar- ceny— GEORGE GLENISTER, age 38, height 5 ft. 11^ in., complexion and moustache dark, hair dark brown, eyes grey, jockey on right upper arm, Britannia right forearm, jockey left upper arm, wo- man and two fern leaves left forearm ; dress, blue serge jacket, blue vest with white spots, light brown tweed trousers, dark grey overcoat, black hard felt hat, spring- side boots. A barman. Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood. 63.— Saffron Walden ( County).— Committed for trial at Assizes, 10th inst., for wilful murder— THOMAS KING, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, eyes blue, teeth slightly decayed and dark; dress, faded grey morning coat, blue guernsey, cord trousers, dirty brown cap, nailed lace boots. Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Walden. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 64.— Dursley ( County).— Remanded till 9th inst. for till robbery— THOMAS FIELDING, age 42, height 5 ft. 8£ ins., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes grey, mermaid, female and flowerpot tattooed on right forearm, female on left forearm. Has served in the army. JAMES FIELDING, age 12, height 4 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes ( cast in right) grey, scar on right hip and knee. THOMAS FIELDING, age 13, height 4 ft. 6f ins., hair sandy, eyes blue, birth mark and scar left side of breast, scar left side of head. The two latter are sons of the former, and have been tramping the country. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Had with them ( sup- posed stolen) a black and tan terrier bitch about 4 months old. Information to Supt. Biggs, Dursley. SHROPSHIRE. 65.— Church Stretton ( County).— Committed for trial at next Assizes for breaking into a railway station— CHARLES EVANS ( supposed false), age 40, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache brown, eyes blue; dress, blue jacket and vest, black serge trousers, black hard hat, red satin tie with ring, brown canvas shoes. A boiler rivetter. Refused to give any account of him- self. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Elcock, Church Stretton. WORCESTERSHIRE. 66.— Stourport ( County).— Committed for trial at next Worcester Assizes for larceny ( person), ( see Case No. 70, 28th ult.— JOHN HENRY WELCH, age 48, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, ship, flag, and girl tattooed left forearm, woman and lion right forearm,- scar on breast. A native of Birmingham. EDWARD BATEMAN, age 29, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey. A native of Dudley. MARGARET WELCH, age 28, height 4 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel. A native of Newport, Salop. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Supt. Long, Stourport. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT.: 67.— Criminal Investigation Depart- ment. — ( Correspondence No. 131145). — 27th August last, at the railway station at The Hague, or between Dordrecht and Haarlem, Holland— a port- folio containing a number of Dutch bank notes for 100 and 200 guilders each, and also 12 bank notes for 1000 guilders each, on the Netherlands Bank, Nos. PP 7253, PP 8683, QQ 7283, SS 8025, SS 1471, SS 8629, TT 8373, TT 9422, UU 9405, VV 4019, VV 7271, VV 8246, respecting which it is requested that enquiry may be mado of money changers, & c. Suspicion is attached to English pick- pockets, and it is supposed that endeavours may be made to exchange the notes in the United Kingdom. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 68.— Maidenhead ( County). — 1st inst., by housebreaking— 1 German silver watch, No. 3601, in horn case ; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, flowers on back ; 1 large metal watch, piece chipped out of dial, glass chipped ; 1 pair silver sleeve links, blue, white and black pebbles in centre ; 1 £- plate Geneva watch, minute hand and glass deficient; 1 imitation gold chain, square pattern, blue and black seal attached. — Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 80, height 6 ft., complexion fair ; dress, blue serge suit, black hard felt hat. Information to Supt. Dorrell, Maidenhead. 69.— Wokingham ( County).— 30th ult., at Wargrave, a dark green Russian leather case, brass handle, containing: 1 £ 5 piece; 1 £ 2 ditto; 1 sovereign ; 1 half sovereign; five- shilling piece; four- shilling piece; half- crown ; florin ; shilling ; gilded sixpence ; and 2 or 8 threepenny pieces, 1887 Jubilee coins; 1 diamond ring, large single stone ; 1 gold ring, ruby and diamond ; 1 ditto, opal and emerald; 1 plain marquise ring, stone broken ; 1 large round gold brooch, set amethyst; 1 pair gold and carbuncle earrings ; 1 large oval gold locket, engraved " J. G. B. M." on swivel ring; 2 small inlaid boxes ( 1 with old postage stamp in centre) ; also 2 gold and diamond rings ( 1 half hoop, 1 sapphire and gipsy); 1 pair cut glass scent bottles, silver tops; 1 silver vinaigrette ; 1 pocket fruit knife; 1 gold filigree chatelaine; 1 cameo brooch, set in silver. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. HAMPSHIRE. 70.— Kingsclere ( County).— Between 28rd and 24th ult., by burglary— 1 silver chalice, cup and paten; 1 old- fashioned alms plate, " Presented to Burghclere Church by Mrs. Sladd, 1617," thereon ; 3 prize cups ( 2 small, 1 large, " S. Wentworth, Pre- sented by the Countess of Carnarvon for successful carbine practice with Hants Yeomanry, 1863," thereon) ; 1 silver tea caddy spoon ; 1 pair nailed boots, pointed toes, with tips ; 1 pruning knife and a brown canvas apron. Information to Supt. Daniels, Kingsclere. KENT. 71.— Dartford ( County)— 26th ult., by house- breaking, at Darenth— 1 lady's small silver open- face watch, " Hermann " scratched on inside case, small piece chipped off dial, small link silver chain with 2 threepenny, 1 10- cent and 1 5- cent pieces, and a bronze cross as pendants, attached; 1 lady's gold ring ; 1 gold dress ring, set red and white stones; 2 silver and 1 imitation gold bangles ; 1 pair 9- carat gold sleeve links. 26th ult., at Hartley— 1 lady's small silver open- face Geneva watch, " William Dew" on inner case, long fine- link metal guard attached; 1 oval- shaped silver locket, curb pattern chain attached; 1 brown leather purse, " Skegness " in gold letters thereon ; 1 small fancy purse, " A present from Gravesend " thereon. 26th ult., at Ash— 1 lady's silver open- face watch, short silver chain with tassel attached; 1 lady's double case silver hunter watch, black jet chain attached ; 1 old- fashioned metal watch. Information to Supt. Sharp, Dartford. OXFORDSHIRE. 72.— Oxford ( County).— 26th ult., by house- breaking at Stadhampton— a lady's silver watch chain, twisted pattern, tassel at end and a brown leather clasp purse. 28th ult., from the Post Office at Littlemore, a brown canvas bag containing about £ 20. Information to the Chief Constable of Oxfordshire, Oxford. SUSSEX ( EAST). 73.— Brighton ( Borough).— 28th ult., 1 silver English lever watch, No. 34796, maker " Benson, London " ; 1st inst., 1 lady's 18 carat gold open face lever watch, gold dial, black hands, flowered back ; 1 open face Geneva watch, gold hands ; 1 thick old- fashioned horizontal silver watch, open face, white dial, black hands; 1 new double case silver hunter watch, white dial, black hands ; 1 new open face lever watch, white dial, black hands, patent lever on dome; 8 three- slide telescopes ( 1st 6 lenses, aluminium frame, blackened over, about 2 ft. 6 in. long when open, " Dolland & Son " on first slide, " 8/ 8/ 1 " on inside of cap; 2nd, brass frame, shade at end, opens about FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1898. T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. s 2 ft., " Stewart" on front; 3rd, small, " Dixon, Brighton" on 1st slide); 2 telescopes with 3 black slides, open about 18 in., 2 ditto with 3 slides ( 1 black, 1 brass), open about 14 in. ; 6 pairs black- framed opera glasses; 7 glazier's diamonds, some with " Sherrott & Newth," some " Ratcliffe & Son," 1 " Shaw," 1 " Ellis " thereon. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 74.— Hastings ( Borough).— 18th ult.— 2 pairs men's new boots ( 1 pair heavy), private marks thereon. 29th ult.— 1 long light brown Newmarket over- coat, brown bone buttons, brown lining, red stripe lining in sleeves, bottom of sleeves worn, 3 corner slit on one hip. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WORCESTERSHIRE. 75.— Malvern ( County).— 26th ult., by house- breaking, at Welland, a lady's silver Geneva watch, case holding the glass metal, nearly new, piece of string attached; 2 £ 5 Bank of England Notes ( 1 No. C 88- 01923, dated 16th March, 1898; 1 No. C 35- 49830, dated 23rd September, 1898); a Postal Order for £ 1, No. 0 21- 106196, issued at Cork, payable to John Bevan, Welland. Information to Supt. Harrison, Malvern. PROPERTY RECOVERED. SUSSEX ( EAST). 76.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— Bicycle, Case No. 77, 14th ult., and thief arrested. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF A PRISONER. HERTFORDSHIRE. 80.— Watford ( County).— 23rd ult., in the river Colne, the body of A MAN, age about 60, length 5 ft. 6 in., hair ( bald), whiskers, moustache and eyes grey, right foot deformed, part of big toe deficient; dress, old dark grey tweed cloth jacket suit, 2 blue cotton shirts ( with small white stripes), woollen vest, flannel band round waist, white silk handkerchief ( 2 green and 1 violet stripe border, shamrock in each corner, " Jack Burke, the Irish lad," printed in centre, round neck). Found in pockets a white handkerchief, 2 bunches of keys, a pair of spectacles in case, and 2 knives ( 1 table, 1 pocket). Information to Supt. Wood, Watford. OXFORDSHIRE. 81.— Watlington ( County).— 26th ult., in the river Thames at Benson, the body of A MAN, age about 65, length 6 ft., stout build, hair ( bald on top) and beard grey; dress, bla^ k coat and vest, blue striped trousers, black serge covert coat, blue striped Oxford shirt, white collar and front, blue spotted tie, cotton pants, dark worsted socks, blue cap with yellow lining, light lace boots. Found in pockets, 1 hair comb, ring with 4 keys attached, part of a World newspaper, dated 8th October, 1898. A ver- dict of found drowned was returned at the inquest, 27th ult. Information to Supt. Hawtin, Watlington. APPREHENSIONS. CARNARVONSHIRE. 77.— Carnarvon ( County).— An 18- carat gold signet ring ( nearly new), initials " J. L. H." or " L. J. H." engraved thereon. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Norris, Carnarvon. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND. BERKSHIRE. 78.— Windsor ( Borough).— Found dead at a common lodging house, 29th ult. — LAWRENCE SANDERS, age about 50, length 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) dark, moustache and imperial brown ; dress, brown overcoat, black jacket and vest, light cloth trousers with dark stripes, brown socks, grey soft felt hat, low shoes. Was an itinerant musician. Information to Head Constable Carter, Windsor. LATEST INFORMATION. blade, scar inside left forearm and left upper arm; dre3s, old blue cloth coat with velvet collar, brown striped cloth trousers, black and white check shirt, grey cap. A labourer; native of Portsea. Has served in the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Alexander, Wellingborough. PROPERTY STOLEN. 82.— Metropolitan Police District, A Division.— 2nd MAN, Case No. 35, 28th ult. 83.— City of London— HENRY J. WILLIS, Case No. 2, 14th ult., and HAROLD P. TRUEFIT, Case No. 2, 8th April, 1898. 84.— Carnarvonshire, Conway ( County).— HUGH LLOYD ROBERTS, Case No. 12, 7th ult. 85.— Devonshire, Devonport ( Borough).— WILLIAM HILL, alias HONEY, Case No. 116, 28th ult., at Camelford. 86.— Sussex ( East), Eastbourne ( Borough). — C. MATTHEWS, Case No. 61, and S. STEVEN- SON, Case No. 62, 28th ult. 87. — Sussex East, Hove ( Town). — CHARLES HENRY BADDELEY, Case No. 41, 2nd September last. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 89.— E Division.— 3rd inst., by burglary— 13 gold antique finger rings ( 2 set turquoise and psaris, 2 very deep diamond marquise shape, 1 boxing glass, the other a weeping willow in centre, blue enamel round edges, others various); 1 carved stone cameo broosh, head of Shakespeare, with garnet set on each side; 1 18- carat gold ditto, engraved turquoise in centre ; 1 oblong shaps ditto, with earrings to match, diamonds in centre surrounded with pearls ; 1 very large camso ditto, representing Christ blessing little children ; 1 oval shape ditto, figure of a lady and child in centre, enamelled on copper; 1 double scroll brooch, set turquoise; I fine Indian gold necklet, with bracelet to match, with five scenes of Indian life on ivory miniature, each about the size of a shilling, attached ; an old French plated shell cameo brooch, with very long earrings and hair buckle to match; 3 gold long neckchains ( 1 curb pattern, 1 cable, and 1 with beads between the links); and 1 gold albert, secret link chain. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 90.— 27th ult.— 490 Louisville and Nashville Rail- road Company's Shares, Certificates of 10 shares each, Nos. A 13471, 25728, 52943, 72771, 37101, 20621, 20622, 20623, 2185, 32210, 58017, 58018, 64023 ( 11729) A 64767, 64768, 68795 ( 140340, 140341), A 56074, A 37041, 37042, 7074, 58734, 58735, 5182, 2592, 129801, 30398, 51094 to 51096, 19978, 32523, 27432, 27433, 39454, 12325, 51097, 51118, 145407, 145410 to 145412, 41428, 70992 to 70994, 73423; 100 Union Pacific Railway Com- pany's Shares, Nos. B. 15560 to 15568,' 27473; 190 Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company's Preference Shares, Certificates of 10 shares each, Nos. 48212, 40497, 44401, 23535, 36984, 47524, 46833, 48235, 64613, 48425, 48499, 47179, 30095, 30502, 65169. 65170, 65171, 54999, 40982. Sup- posed by Claud Vautin, Case No. 35. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. APPREHENSIONS. HAMPSHIRE. 79.— Southampton ( Borough).— 29th ult., in the river Itchen, the body of a newly- born FEMALE CHILD, with a flat iron, " Size 3, Pugh & Co., Wednesbury," thereon, attached to it. Supposed to have been in the water about 3 weeks. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 88.—' Wellingborough ( County).— Sentenced, 28th ult., to 3 months imprisonment for larceny— ROBERT HOPKINS, age 32, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion sallow, long face, hair dark brown, eyes brown, cross tattooed front of right forearm, oval scar front of right wrist, slight sear right shoulder 91.— Essex, Southend on- Sea ( County).— THOMAS BEAR, alias TOM TAYLOR, Case No. 12, 14th ult. 92.— Midlothian, Edinburgh ( County).— ROBERT SPEEDY WATSON, Case No. 33, 10th June last. The apprehension of the undermentioned persons is sought for failing to report under the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Police Force requiring the capture is notified under the name of the person, with the exception of the Metropolitan District, which is shown by the letters C. 0. ( Convict Office). In all cases where a warrant has been granted, notification will follow name of Force desiring capture. In the event of the capture of persons circulated from C. 0. information is to be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Convict Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. The remainder to the Chief Constable of the Police District named. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., and Force Desiring Capture. AGE. HEIGHT. COM. HAIR. EYES. LICENCE HOLDERS. DANIEL DALEY, alias PATRICK MCCARTHY, 2745- 98. c. o. 33 5 6 fresh brn d hazel JAMES BROCKLEY, alias JOHN SULLI- VAN, JAMES BROCKINGTON and COOPER, 2241- 98. C. O. 49 5 7* fresh brn blue HENRY NEAL, alias GEORGE BALL, 1812- 98. C. O. 32 5 5} fresh brn ( thin) brn REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. I Scar 1 eyebrow, each buttock, 1 upper arm, each knee, Central Criminal Court, 26th June, 1896, 3 years r calf, 1st and 2nd r and 2nd 1 fingers, and two back penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 21st of head, mole r groin, r of belly, 1 forearm and r September, 1898. W 306. upper arm, brown birthmark 1 shoulder Scar over 1 eyebrow, on nose, back of neck, r forearm West Ham Borough Sessions, 17th April, 1896, 3 and r elbow, dot between r thumb and finger, star years penal servitude for fowlstealing and lar- back of r, two dots, cross ( faint), cannon and star ceny. Licenced 27th July, 189S. F K W 10S5. back of 1 hand, E D on 1 upper arm, three dots back 1 wrist knee, face pockmarked, mole centre of chest, rup- tude for arson, tured r side, crossed flags, crown, cross on stand with W 63. wreath on 1, mole and scar on r forearm, bracelet 1 wrist Licenced 2Sth June, 1898. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1898. LICENCE HOLDERS AND SUPERVISEES—{ Continued.) Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., and AGE. HEIGHT. COM. HAIR. EYES. Force Desiring Capture. JAMES PHILLIPS, alias JAMES STEG- 52 GLES, 2253- 98. C. O. CHARLES SCHNEIDER, 2191- 98. C. O. 27 WILLIAM WRIGHT, alias WILLIAM 30 JONES. THOMAS WILLIAMS and THOMAS WILSON, 2563- 98. C. O. JAMES HIGGINS, alius HENRY JACK- 27 SON and THOMAS JONES, 2064- 98. C. O. GEORGE MAITLAND. alias JOSEPH 63 WEBB. JAMES GRIMES, GEORGE RICHARDS and GEORGE STRANGER, 2464- 98. C. O. ALFRED PAGE, 2633- 98. C. O. 40 MARK LEVY, alias MARK HIDES, 31 CHARLES HIDES, CHARLES WEAVER and CHARLES WILKINSON, 2697- 98. C. O. JOSEPH GARCIA, alias CHARLES 29 JENNINGS and GEORGE JENKINS. 2568- 98. C. O. WILLIAM ORMAN, alias STANLEY 31 BULLOCK, 2800- 98. C. O. EMILE TRANTZ, 1696- 98. C. O. 39 ARTHUR HENLEY. alias JOSEPH 28 RILEY, THOMAS WILSON and WIL- LIAM JENKINS. 2523- 98. C. O. Sen- tence expired. Warrant issued WILLIAM WATTS, alias WILLIAM 24 GARNHAM, 2521- 98. C. O. ALEXANDROS JEANNEY, 360- 97. C. O. 36 Sentence expired. Warrant issued GEORGE HOWE, alias PERCY GORuON 32 GLYNN, GEORGE MYERS and MAPLE- TON, 2174- 98. Liverpool ( City) RICHARD McCAULEY, alias RICHARD 25 McAULEY, 1760- 98. Liverpool ( City) 5 li 5 8 5 2\ fresh fresh sal low 5 If fresh dk brn It brn black brn 5 3 5 0} 5 9 5 7J 5 3$ 5 7 5 6 5 4J 5 7i 5 10 5 7 sal low fresh fresh dark fresh fresh fresh fresh swthy fresh fresh grey brn dk brn black brn dk brn brn brn black brn brn hazel Face pockmarked, scar r and back of head, back of neck, on r thigh, r knee, each forearm and 1 thumb, fleshy mole 1 armpit grey Scar 1 palm, 1st and 4th 1 fingers, r forefinger, r thumb, ( each eyebrow, r kneecap, back of r knee and r shin, mole bend of r elbow and 1 of chest, varicose veins both legs dk brn Cross, heart and dagger on pedestal on 1, ship with( sails set, indistinct mark and HARRIET on r fore- arm, six- pointed star back 1 hand, r arm fractured below elbow, mole 1 of neck blue Several small scars back of head and back of neck, 1 enlarged gland 1 side of neck, two scars above r eye- brow and r thumb, one 1 elbow, 1 wrist, inside 1 hand, 1 thumb and 1st 1 finger, two moles front of neck, small of back, lower part of back and 1 side, one r shoulder blade, r buttock, r upper arm, r fore- arm and 1 elbow black Scar r of back, 1 of forehead, point of 1 shoulder, each Central Criminal Court, 19th November, 1894, 5 knee, two r forearm and three small of r leg, red years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced mole 1 collarbone and 1 of chest, brown mole 1 of 18th August, 1898. Z F O U 777. back and 1 forearm Scar 1 breast, inside 1 hand, r elbow, r thumb, back r Central Criminal Court, 28th May, 1894, 5 years REMARKS. North London Sessions, 7th April, 1896, 3 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licenced 1st August, 1898. W 192. Central Criminal Court, 20th April, 1896, 3 years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 20th July, 1898. W 170. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. Central Criminal Court, 10th September, 1894, 10 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence. Licenced 3rd September, 1898, which expires 1st January, 1905. P U 200. North London Sessions, 7th April, 1896, 13 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licenced 14th July, 1898, and convicted at Scarborough, 19th August, and sentenced to 21 days hard labour for attempted larceny ( person). W 196. hazel brn dk brn blue brn hazel blue hazel } It brn blue penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for burglary. Licenced 9th September, 1898, which expires 10th February, 1900. H P U 968. hand and one on r and two 1 forearm, hairy mole under 1 ear, red mole r of chest, ruptured r side, both feet deformed Scar back 1 arm, heel 1 hand, 1 thumb, 1st 1 finger, rjNorth London Sessions, 2nd December, 1895, 3 forearm and r shin, mole centre of chest, backr fore- years penal servitude and 2 years police super- arm and waist of 1 foot, 1 big toenail deformed vision and remanet of former sentence for lar- ceny ( person). Licenced 17th September, 1898, which expires 8th August, 1899. T V 174. Scar back and outside 1 fore arm, inside r wrist, back Chelmsford, 19th October, 1892, 5 years penal ser- of neck, r of face, r of back and two on 2nd and 3rd vitude for larceny ( person). Licence revoked, r fingers, mole inside It upper arm, r of chest and Liberated on 2nd licence 2nd September, 1898, two 1 of chest which expires 8th December, 1898. S 378. Scar 1 breast, 1 and bottom of back, each forearm and North London Sessions, 21st May, 1894, 35 years 1st r and 2nd 1 fingers, mole rt of throat, front r penal servitude and 2 years police supervision elbow, 1 ribs and outside 1 wrist, anchor on r and two for larceny ( person). Licence revoked. Liberated dots 1 forearm, ring 2nd r finger, and bracelet on r on 2nd licence 1st October. 1898, which expires wrist 29th November, 1898. I U 1036. Scar 1st 1 finger, above each and outside 1 eyebrow, below Central Criminal Court. 10th September, 1894.5 1 nipple, top 1 shoulder and three 1 thumb, r arm years penal servitude for fraud. Licenced 11th deformed and hand wasted June, 1898. U 424. Several scars on head, one 1 cheek, r eyebrow, 1 of fore- Central Criminal Court, 20th May, 1895, 3 years head, 2nd r and 1st and 2nd 1 fingers, 1 upper arm, 1 penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licence knee, two r shin and small of r leg, mole small of revoked. Last licenced 25th August, 1898. V 201. back Scar crown of head, 1 eyebrow, 4th r finger and r shin, Central Criminal Court, 18th May, 1896, 3 yeats mole front of neck, r collarbone, over 1 breast, top penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 25th 1 shoulder, front of chin, r armpit and on back August, 1898. W 270. Scar outside each eye, mole r of neck, A and another Central Criminal Court, 19th October, 1891, 7 years mark on r forearm penal servitude for possessing plates for making forged bonds. Licenced 22nd January, 1897. R 349. Mole ( small) front and back of neck and centre of Worcester, 15th October, 1894, 5 years penal servi- back, nose ( large) broken and inclined to 1, scar r tude for fraud. Licenced 23rd July, 1898. eyebrow, 1 thumb and 1st 1 finger, r elbow has been U 483. broken and is indented, sailor on tub with flag on 1 forearm ' Two scars 1 elbow, one 1 palm, inside r forearm, 1 eye- Liverpool, 9th March, 1896, 3 years penal servi- brow and 1 of neck, mole r of chest, two crosses, tude for wounding. Licenced 18th June, 1898. pierced heart and two dots on 1, R M on r forearm, VV 115. two dots between 1, cross between r thumb and finger SUPERVISEES. ELIZABETH WILSON, alias JANE WAL- 48 5 1 fresh KER and JANE JACKSON, 2520- 96. C. O. MOSS MICHAELS, 1045- 97. C. O. Sentence 44 5 3J dark expired, Warrant issued JOHN BARRETT, alias FREDERICK 37 5 31 fresh SMITH. THOMAS CLEMENTS and THOMAS JONES, 3221- 96. C. O. Sen- tence expired. Warrant issued FREDERICK STADDEN, alias FREDE- 32 5 6 fresh RICK SHIRLEY, 2086- 96. C. O. Sen- tence expired. Warrant issued. JAMES JONES, alias JOHN KEELEY. 65 5 If fresh JOHN KELSEY, JOHN DAVIS and THOMAS WILSON, 2485- 97. C. O. GEORGE WATSON, alias HENRY WIL- 64 5 6 sallow LIAMS, GEORGE EDWARDS, GEORGE STEVENS and WILLIAM DAVEY, 1965- 96. C. O. ARTHUR PARTRIDGE, 2205- 97. C. O. 27 5 2c fresh WILLIAM BARKER, alias HENRY 52 5 10 dark SMITH, JOHN DRISCOLL, JOHN WIL- LIAMS, JOHN RICHMOND and JOHN BRISTOWE. 3948- 96. C. O. GEORGE SMITH, alias JOHN ADAMS, 32 5 9 dark GEORGE ANDERSON and HENRY JONES. 2016- 96. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. WILLIAM SEYMOUR, alias WILLIAM 23 5 10i fresh CAVANNA. THOMAS SEYMOUR and JAMES SEYMOUR, 1758- 97. C. O. JOSIAH GEORGE, alias JOHN COX, 33 5 6J fresh 295- 98. Bilston ( County) HERVY HAY, alias HERVIN HAY, 1233- 42 5 b\ fresh 98. Rotherham ( County) WILLIAM MARTIN, alia, JOHN HART- 32 5 74 fresh SHORNE, 1327- 98. West Bromwich ( County) grey blue Scar on each eyebrow, cut on r shin, varicose veins r Preston, 30th November, 1892, 3 years penal servi- leg tude and 3 years police supervision for larceny, Last liberated on licence 7th August, 1896, which expired 4th December, 1896. F S 75. dk brn brn Scar back 1 wrist, back 1 hand, r hip, two r knee, mole North London Sessions, 7th April, 1896,12 months ( trng and scar 1 eyebrow and on back, circumcised hard labour and 18 month police supervision for grey i larceny ( person). dk brn brn Two scars r eyebrow, two small of back and 2nd r North London Sessions, 16th December, 1895, 10 ( thin) finger, one r of neck ( abscess) and small blue scar months hard labour and 2 years police super- front of r knee vision for larceny. North London Sessions, 2nd April, 1894, 3 years penal servitude and 18 months police super- vision for larceny ( person) and receiving. Licenced 4th July, 1896. U 194. North London Sessions, 20th May, 1895, 3 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny and receiving. Licenced 18th August, 1897. G L V 1135. North London Sessions, 21st January, 1895, 17 months hard labour and 3 years police super- vision for larceny and receiving. Northampton, 22nd October, 1896, 9 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision for larceny. North London Sessions, 1st July, 1895, 18 months hard labour and 3 years police supervision for w arehousebreakiug. North London Sessions, 23rd October, 1893, 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for larceny ( person) and receiving. Licenced 26th June, 1896. T 589. North London Sessions, 5th March, 1894, 4 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Licenced 22nd June, 1897. U 177. Wolverhampton, 8th January, 1897, 12 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision for larceny. dk brn dk brn Scar 1 of forehead, 1 of neck, 2nd and 3rd r fingers and 1 upper and forearm ( burn), S C and three dots 1 forearm, bracelet back 1 wrist, boil scar 1 shoulder brn dk gry Scar bridge of nose, 1 of face, 4th 1 finger, above r wrist, 1 of chest and two 1 of head, no teeth grey hazel Part of wreath, eagle with wings spead, and two in- distinct marks on 1, and figure of Britannia on forearm, coffin ( covering other marks) outside r upper arm. scar outer angle r eye and on r groin dk brn brn Scar each thumb, and three r forearm ( bite), mole 1 breast, 1 of belly, dot 2nd and 3rd 1 fingers and flag front r forearm, varicose veins both legs dk brn hazel Scar r of forehead, 1 of back, 1 of belly, four on r and ( tng two on 1 leg ( below knee), lost 4th r finger from 1st grey) joint dk brn brn dk brn dk brn brn brn Scar 1 of head, over each eyebrow, 1 forearm, between 3rd and 4th 1 fingers, r hand, 3rd r finger, r knee, two r shin and r ankle, varicose veins each leg hazel Two scars 1 eyebrow, one each knee, 2nd 1 finger and 1 thumb, mole r breast, each upper arm, each forearm, and inside r calf, indistinct tattoo back 1 forearm blue Bracelet each wrist, star, anchor, Britannia in wreath ( 1879 and Staffordshire knot at bottom), crown and flags on r, star, anchor, J. C., A. B. and bust of female on 1 forearm, heart, dagger, rose, star and half moon on r, man's head, heart, spear, cross and I. M. S. on 1 upper arm, ring on 3rd and 4th 1 fingers hazel Scar from dog bite 1 cheek and upper lip, abscess scar inside 1 upper arm, mole ( small), 1 cheek and 1 oi back blue Sailor holding pipe in r hand on 1 forearm, scar on r elbow, nose ( broad), been broken Northampton, 21st October, 1897, 6 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision for larceny. West Bromwich, 29th October, 1897, 6 months hard labour and 1 year police supervision for larceny ( tools). LONDON: P U N T E D FOR HEB MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE BY HARMER AND HARLEY, LTD., 39 TO 44 COWPER STREET PINSBURY, E. C.