V Z X 3 E S PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1898. VOL. XV., No. 1562 RBOU i. All annowicements 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. A Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted tn one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 4 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. <> Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engra vings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of 15*. per portrait, and of Is. 6d. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. & 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 nowarrantis 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. 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 fo r 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. The following is a copy of the order which governs the circulation, by the Metropolitan Police, of adver- tisements, or reward bills, for the discovery of property or the detection of crime. The Editor inserts it, in hope of preventing delays which sometimes occur in publishing such notices, on account of their not being in accordance with the regulations in force in the Metropolis :— 1. Printed hand- bills, or other advertisements, offering a reward for the discovery of property or the detection of crime, whether printed and issued by the Metropolitan Police, or distributed and exhibited, with the sanction of the Commissioners, on the application of private persons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points— ( a) The amount of the reward. ( b) The conditions on which it is payable. ( c) The name and address of the person by whom it will be paid. ( id) That the name and address of the printer appear thereon. ( 82 and 33 Vic., cap. 24, sec. 2.) 2. No expression must be used in such an adver- tisement, in relation to property stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holding out any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the oflender being brought to trial, or without enquiry. Attention is specially directed to clause ( d), par. 1, as Police Notices are constantly being received by the Metropolitan Police without the printer's name and address, and they are consequently not distributed. NOTE.— There are 181 Stations of the Metropolitan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. L APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1— Criminal Investigation Depart- ment— For perjury— ALBERT JOSEPH MOR- GAN, age 25, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, small features, hair and slight moustache brown, sharp swinging gate; dress, brown coat and vest, light trousers or knickers with leather leggings, usually carries a light cane which he swings when walking. A native of Pontypridd. Warrant issued. 2.— A Division— For stealing £ 2 19s., 22nd ult.— FREDERICK JOHN, alias JOHN McGHEE, age 28, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes grey, small scar on right side of head, Union Jack and sailor in red and blue ink on left forearm; dress, black overcoat, grey plaid trousers, tartan tie, black hard felt hat. A hairdresser's as- sistant ; native of Inverness. Warrant issued. 3.— E Division.— For obtaining goods by a worthless cheque— HENRY ODELL, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fair, hair brown, clean shaved; wearing dark clothes, brown fancy vest, silk hat. A native of Southall, Middlesex. Warrant issued. 4.— K Division.— For stealing about £ 290— HENRY WILCOX, late of 55, Mansfield Road, Ilford, Essex, age 48, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, full face, hair dark, clean shaved, eyes grey ; dress, dark suit, dark brown overcoat, long cape attached, black hard felt hat. A clerk; native of Southampton. Absconded 25th ult. Warrant issued. 5.— K Division.— For embezzling £ 6 0s. 4d.— RALPH HENRY COOPER, age about 48 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes hazel, raises himself on toes when walking ; dress, brown Newmarket overcoat, blue serge suit, black hard felt hat, half- patent lace boots. A native of Nottingham. Ab- sconded 23rd ult. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 6.— For stealing £ 350— EDWARD HICKS, late of 199, Bisbopsgate Street Without, age about 50, height about 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion pale, thin face, hair and moustache grey, recent scar over left eyebrow; dress, blue melton overcoat, velvet collar, dark plaid trousers, black hard felt hat, patent leather shoes. A public- house manager. Ab- sconded 5th inst. Warrant issued. 7.— For stealing £ 145 2s.— ARTHUR G. LYNN, late of 134, Milkwood Road, S. E., age about 37, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., hair ( thin on top) and moustache brown, large front teeth, walks erect; wearing dark overcoat, black hard felt hat, carried an umbrella with knob handle. Has served in the Royal Engineers. Absconded 25th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BEDFORDSHIRE. 8.— Bedford ( Borough).— For stealing a dog, 17th ult.— FLORENCE BOWDEN, alias CAVEN- DISH, age about 28, height 5 ft. 6 or " 7 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes grey, uses paints for eyebrows and cheeks ; dress, when last seen, green cloth skirt, green cord bodice, white straw boat- shape hat. She takes private lodgings and leaves without paying. Absconded 28th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Thody, Bedford. BERKSHIRE. 9.— Wokingham ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, a blue and brown check bag; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch ; 2 ladies' silver albert chains ; 1 pair gold sleeve links ; 1 thin gold ring, set 5 garnets; 1 gold ring, set 3 pearls, surrounded with blue stones ( 1 stone missing), shape of forget- me- not ; 2 silver brooches ; 1 gold pin, set garnets ; 1 ditto, set red stone ; 1 black leather purse and £ 57, including a £ 5 note— A MAN, age 23, height o ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair sandy, clean shaved, eyes ( full) grey; dress, long light over- coat, dark trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots with wide soles. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. BRECONSHIRE. 10.— Crickhowell ( County).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Crickhowell Union— HENRY HERBERT, alias SMITH and VEDMORE, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache sandy, eyes blue, shamrock, thistle and rose tattooed on left arm, index finger right hand contracted, walks erect. A blacksmith; native of Llangarren, near Ross. May be hawking fish or working as a labourer. May be found at common lodging houses or casual wards. Previously convicted at Hereford and Shrews- bury. Warrant issued. 11.— Crickhowell ( County),— For absconding with workhouse clothing ( part recovered)— RICH- ARD PRITCHARD, alias HUMPTY BOB, age 37, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion pale, hair, mou- stache and eyes dark, short neck, hunch back. Sup- posed a native of Cardiff. Sings at public houses. V T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1898. May be found at common lodging houses or casual • wards ( See Case No. 9, 14th October last). Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Winterson, Crickhowell. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 12— Chepping Wycombe ( Borough).— For obtaining food and money by false pretences, 25th ult. WATSON, age 55 ( looks much younger), height about 5 ft. 9 in., broad build, puffed face, hair ( slightly bald), moustache and eyes dark, several front teeth deficient, high- toned squeaky voice; dress, black jacket, brown Cardigan vest, light trousers, fawn colour corduroy cap, white tie, sometimes wore yellow silk neckerchief. He repre- sented that he had been sent to fix a gas engine at a neighbouring corn mill. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sparling, Chepping Wycombe. CARDIGANSHIRE. 13.— Aberystwyth ( County).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Aberystwyth Union— JOHN JAMES HUGHES, age 30, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache black, eyes brown, cut scar top of head, small lump on upper lip under moustache. A miner ; native of Talybont, Cardiganshire. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Cardigan- shire, Aberystwyth. CARNARVONSHIRE. 14.— Bailgor ( County).— For obtaining a suit of clothes by false pretences — DAVID ARTHUR ROBERTS, age 22, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, slight moustache light sandy, eyes hazel, bow- legged; dress, light mixture coat, fustian trousers, grey cap ( with ear flaps). A farm labourer; native of Brynseincyn, Anglesey. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Rowland, Bangor. 15.— Conway ( County).— For stealing ( bailee), 14th ult., at Llandudno, a double- barrelled breach- loading gun— JOHN SMITH, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion ruddy, eyes grey. Has no hair, eyebrows or eyelashes ; wears a fair wig and dark clothes. Stated that he had been em- ployed as hairdresser on Atlantic liners. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rees, Conway. lfi-— Pwllheli ( County).— For embezzlement— GWILYM ROBERTS, age about 18, height about 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair ( inclined to curl) light brown, eyes blue or grey, has a peculiar way of raising his heels when walking; dress, dark clothes, black hard felt hat or cap. A draper's assistant; native of Portmadoc. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Pwllheli. CHESHIRE. 17-— Hazel Grove ( County).— For night poach- ing and unlawfully wounding a gamekeeper and a police constable, 30th ult.— SAMUEL SHEPLEY, age 28, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light brown, eyes grey. A labourer. JAMES NADIN, age 21, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey. A fustian cutter. Natives of Macclesfield.] Warrants issued. 18-— Hazel Grove ( County).— For night poach- ing and unlawful wounding, 30th ult., at Northenden — JOSEPH OLDFIELD, age 41, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown. A native of Macclesfield. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oldham, Hazel Grove, Stock- port. 19.— Chester ( City).— For fraudulent bank- ruptcy— GEORGE WILSON JONES, age 32, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, long thin face', hair light brown, moustache light. A draper ; native of Tryddyn or Nerquis, Flintshire. Has been in business at Flint, Bradford, Blackpool and Rochdale. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Laybourne, Chester. blue ; dress, old black jacket, light trousers, grey cap. A native of Bridport. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brooks, Beaminster. 21.— Dorchester ( County). — For stealing J£ 33 14s. 3d., 3rd inst., at Portland Barracks— JAMES ROSE, alias WILLIAM BROOKS, age about 28, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion very fair, hair very light, eyes blue, front teeth deficient, slightly round- shouldered ; wearing black reefer coat and vest with pearl buttons. A navvy ; supposed a native of Plymouth. JOHN BROOK- BANKS, age about 24, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, slightly pock- marked, port wine stain back of right leg, large mole left breast; dress, new black jacket suit, dark cap, dark necker- chief with blue stripes. A native of Durham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Burden, Dorchester. DURHAM. 22.— Durham ( County).— For stealing, 10 ult., at Willington, a horse ( recovered)— JOHN THOMAS BELL, alias " THE FIRE KING," age 36 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair ( thin on top) dark brown, heavy moustache dark, left index finger off from second joint. 23.— Durham ( County).— For failing to surren- der to his bail at Durham Autumn Assizes, 21st ult., charged with rape — JAMES HAUGHY, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, nose slightly twisted, hair and slight moustache light brown, eyes blue, old scar on bridge of nose, hard lump on back of right wrist, large red birth- mark on chest; dress, grey jacket and vest, fustian trousers. A mason's labourer or navvy. Stays at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut- Col. Eden, Chief Constable, Durham. ESSEX. 24.— Southend- on- Sea ( County).— For em- bezzlement— EDWARD BROUGHTON BROPHY, age 50, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) brown, eyes ( very weak) grey, wears glasses; dress, black coat and vest, grey trousers, hard felt hat. An auctioneer's clerk. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea. DORSETSHIRE. 20.— Beaminster ( County).— For leaving his wife and family chargeable to the Bridport Union— MATTHEW KENWAY, age 39, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes ( cast in one) GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 25.— Cheltenham ( County). — For deserting his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the Tewkesbury Union— ALFRED WILLIAM MILES, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, heavy moustache red, eyes blue, walks with short quick step; dress, black coat and vest, grey tweed trousers and cap, lace boots ; may be wearing a shabby dust coat. Native of Stonehouse, Glouces- tershire. Is an army reservist, from the Medical Staff Corps. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. HAMPSHIRE. 26.— Basingstoke ( County).— For obtaining a mare pony, 26th ult., by false pretences— HENRY WINDEBANK, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light brown ( turning grey); dress, dark overcoat, dark grey mixture suit, coloured silk neckerchief, black hard felt hat or light cloth cap. A native of Farnham, Surrey. Has served in the 1st Royal Dragoons. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Hale, Basingstoke. 27.— Bournemouth ( County).— For obtaining £ 6 5s. by fraud— WILLIAM PLAYFORD, may assume the names of FRANCIS or COAKE, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair ( turning grey) dark brown, heavy black eyebrows, heavy moustache ginger; dress, brown cycling suit and stockings or blue serge suit, black hard or soft felt hat. A baker; may endeavour to obtain employment as an assurance or sewing machine agent. He called on shopkeepers and obtained credit to the above amount by represent- ing that he had house property, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. 28.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— On a warrant for larceny ( bailee)— Licence holder HENRY LEE, alias THOMAS LEWIS and GEORGE PEARCE, Office No. 3307- 98, age 66, height 5 ft. 1 in., com- plexion sallow, hair, beard and moustache grey, eyes grey, left ring finger deformed, scars front right fore- finger, right side and back of neck, centre and left of chest; dress, black lounge suit, black hard felt hat, red and black scarf, carries small black bag and crooked handle walking stick. Stated his intention of tramping to Waterloo. Has cards printed des- cribing himself as a watch and clock repairer ; native of Shepton Mallet. Sentenced at Gloucester Assizes, 12th February, 1895, to 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 11th ult. V 27. 29.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For failing to surrender to his bail, charged with larceny— MICHAEL SULLIVAN, age 42, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, heavy beard and moustache dark, eyes blue; dress, black coat, dark vest and trousers, black hard felt hat, old lace boots. A native of Liverpool. Hawks ferns ; may be found at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. 30.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For deserting her illegitimate child, leaving it chargeable to the Portsea Island Union — KATE JONES, alias BROWN, age 23, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, prominent features, hair light, eyes blue. Is believed to be in the company of an ex- artilleryman. Warrant issued. 31.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— On five bastardy warrants— GEORGE BERTIE EVANS, age 46, height 5 ft. 6 in., rather stout build, moustache light. A carpenter. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. HEREFORDSHIRE. 32.— Ledbury( Coi( w « i/).— Forobtaining, 19th ult,, 3 pairs of women's boots, a quantity of baby's clothes and linen by false pretences— A WOMAN, age about 26, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion pale, hair brown, sharp pointed chin, rather small mouth; dress, black cloth jacket, black fur round neck, black dress, black boat- shaped or sailor hat with red band. Carried a frail with " Hunt" printed thereon. Represented that she had been sent by a lady for goods on ap- proval. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. HERTFORDSHIRE. 33.— Hemel Hempstead ( County). — For larceny— MAUD GINN, age 34, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., stout build, very red face; dress, dark dress, black cape, black straw hat. Warrant issued. 34. — Hemel Hempstead ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— HENRY CROSS ( supposed false), age about 60, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark ( turning grey) ; dress, black coat and vest, dark striped cloth breeches, brown oashmere gaiters, black hard felt hat, carried a brown mackintosh. He obtained lodgings at a beer- house, stating he was buying horses for an American firm of horse dealers. Is accompanied by his wife, age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft. 1 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes brown, large teeth ; dress, striped bodice, old dark skirt, long black jacket ( with brown fur collar), black sailor hat; and a daughter, age about 17, complexion and hair ( frizzed in front) dark, round face ; dress, navy blue dress, short black jacket, spotted sailor hat, button boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hempstead. ISLE OF WIGHT. 35.— Sandown ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences, 19th ult.— A MAN, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, full face, hair and moustache light; wearing shabby dark clothes, had the appearance of a mechanic. He calls on cycle dealers and offers a recipe for cold brazing which is afterwards found to be useless. Has in his possession a number of false testimonials and receipts. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Coleman, Sandown. KENT. 36.— Chatham ( County).— For deserting her children— ANNIE MILLS or PAGE, age about 26 height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown; dress, black dress, brown jacket, wears a white apron. Hawks cotton, & c. Warrant issued. 37.— Chatham ( County).— For deserting his wife and family— PATRICK CARRON, age 33, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes blue; dress, black Jacket and vest, tweed trousers, black hard felt hat. A clerk or printer. Has served 12 years in the Royal Engineers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1898. T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. t 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. ESSEX. or " Lawson, Preston," inside collar, amber coloured tie, dark cap. A miner; native of Seghill, Newcastle- on- Tyne. He took lodgings, 18th ult., stating he 38.— Witham ( County).— Portraits ( 2) and de- scription of Expiree GUY ROYSTON RICHARD PRESTON, Office No. 278- 98 ( see GAZETTE 1st April, Case 2, 29th April, 1898, and Case 18, 25th ult.), whose apprehension is sought on a warrant for forging a cheque for £ 133, age 28 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, mole right cheek and 2 left forearm, small scar over right eyebrow, mole and scar under left breast, 2 scars left of back, near sighted, some- times wears glasses ; when speaking he occasionally rolls his eyes up and then partly closes them ; dress, dark blue serge suit, black Newmarket overcoat, silk lining, plain bone buttons, black bowler hat, kid boots ( with patent leather golosh), sometimes wears spats. Had in his possession the following Bank of England notes:—(£ 10) Nos. K- 54 58976 to 58980, (£ 5) D- 12 44751 to 44766, D- 9 54308 to 54312, which he is disposing of at various post offices in the Provinces. He also has a cheque book on Barclay & Co., Limited, and one on London & County Bank, Balham Branch. Sentenced at Central Criminal Court 19th November, 1894, to 4 years penal Lervi- tude for forgery. Licensed 22nd January, 1898 U 578. Also wanted on a warrant by Metropolitan Police for failing to report. Information to Supt. Harrington, Witham. WILTSHIRE. 39.- Warminster ( County).- Portrait and description of ALEXANDER TAYLOR, alias LEONARD LEE, whose apprehension is sought for attempted murder, 19th ult., age 22, height 5 ft. 7f in., complexion fair, hair brown, clean shaved ( may be growing a beard), eyes grey, some- times wears glasses, scars on head, back, right upper arm and right knee; dress, dark coat, black vest, dark grey trousers, white shirt marked " Sherrock had obtained a situation as a draper's assistant. Has been discharged with ignominy from the Royal Artillery. Information to Captain Sterne, Chief Constable, Devizes, or to Supt. Lane, Warminster. KENT. 40.— Canterbury ( City).— For stealing £ 30, 8th inst.— JOHN WILLIAMS, Squadron Quarter- Master Sergeant, 10th Hussars, age 38, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes ( small) blue, spot tattooed on left wrist; dress, brown jacket suit, grey cap, lace boots. Had with him a brown leather portmanteau and a pair of brown boots. A native of Abergavenny. Absconded 8th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farmery, Canter- bury. 41.— Dover ( Borough).— For stealing, 27th ult. — 1 lady's gold open- face watch, gold dial, black figures, " K. S." in monogram on outside case, long gold chain attached, and £ 5 lis. 8d.— W. H. GORE, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair ( short) light brown, heavy moustache light ; dress, slate- coloured coat and vest, black serge trousers— FLORENCE GORE, wife of above, age 27 to 30, hair and eyes ( cast in right) dark ; supposed wearing red bodice and sailor hat. They are believed to have been in service together at Folkestone. Wan ant issued. Information to Supt. Sanders, Town Hall, Dover. 42.— Gravesend ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 10 by false pretences on 31st October last— EDWIN JAMES MASTERS, age 48 to 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and whiskers ( chin shaved) dark, eyes hazel, slightly knock- kneed, walks badly, as if suffering from bunions. He represented that he had an office in London, in which he could give a position, and asked for a deposit as security. He advertises in several London and provincial papers in the name of Masters & Co., Mechanical Experts, & c., and is sup- posed to have carried on a similar bogus business in the name of Newell. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Graves- end. 43.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— For em- bezzling various sums of money— WILLIAM WID- DOWSON, age about 32, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache dark, front teeth decayed, quick springy gait; dress, usually dark tweed jacket suit. A wine merchant's manager; native of Leicester. May be found in company of betting men and prostitutes. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Prior, Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 44.— Wigan ( County).— For obtaining £ 9 12s. 6d. by false pretences at Haydock, 28th ult.— GEORGE CAMERON, alias DUNCAN, age about 43, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache sandy; dress, black jacket and vest, old dark stripe trousers, old cap. A journeyman baker. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brassington, Wigan. 45.— Lancaster ( Borough). — For failing to report — Supervisee DENNIS O'BRIEN, alias CHARLES WILSON, Office No. 47072, age 89, height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar right wrist, 2nd left finger, large scar outside left knee. Native of Preston. Sen- tenced at Preston Sessions, 4th January, 1888, to 7 years penal servtude and 7 years police supervision for felony. Liberated on licence 21st January, 1896, I. O. 1066. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Ward, Lancaster. LEICESTERSHIRE. 46.— Leicester ( Borough).— For failing to report — Licence holder SAMUEL ROBERT VINEY, alias SAMUEL BUTCHER VINEY and HENRY HOWARD, Office No. 2652- 98, age 22, height 5 ft. 4i in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, B tattooed left forearm, dot back right wrist, scar left corner of mouth and each forefinger, 2 moles on chest; a painter. Sentenced at Lancaster Assizes, 29th October, 1894, to five years penal servitude for stealing a bicycle. Licenced 10th September, 1898. U. 489. Information to Chief Constable Lumley, Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 47.— Alford ( County).— For stealing ( bailee), 26th August last, at Mablethorpe, a child's 4- wheel mail cart, nearly new, painted pale blue, upholstered in blue leather, hood attached with brass folding bars, rubber tyres, bent handles— SISSIE STEVENS, age about 24, height 5 ft. 1 to 4 in., rather stout build, complexion fair, hair and eyes dark ; dress, black skirt, blue and white spotted blouse, dark cape, blue straw hat with blue and red band, of good ap- pearance. She had with her a male child about 3 months old. Has been a vocalist, and may be found at theatres or music halls. She may also seek assistance from clergymen and ministers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Spofforth, Alford. NORFOLK. 48.— Swafifham ( County).— For stealing 6s.— GEORGE GADSTON, age 29, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown; dress, dark coat and vest, brown trousers, black hard hat. A native of Canning Town, London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Short, Swaffham. 49.— King's Lynn ( Borough).— For non- pay- ment of bastardy arrears— WILLIAM HENRY PARLETT, alias LOCK, age 47, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) light brown, eyes blue. A groom; native of Stoke Ferry, Nor- folk. He is well known in the West Riding of Yorkshire, and may be found at fairs, or in the com- pany of horse dealers or itinerant medicine vendors. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Payne, King's Lynn. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 50.— Northampton ( County).— For larceny— HENRY GOLBY, age 38, height 5 ft. 11$ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, H. G. and anchor tattooed left forearm; dress, black jacket, blue vest, brown cord trousers, light cap, heavy boots. A hawker ; native of Leamington. Has a pedlar's certificate in the name of Goodchild. May be found at common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Webster, County Police Office, Northampton. 51.— Peterborough ( Liberty of).— For obtain- ing food and lodgings Dy false pretences, 26th ult.— GEORGE HUMPHREY ( supposed'false), age about 80, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair and moustache brown ; dress, dark brown suit, dark tie with blue stripes, grey cloth cap, brown lace boots. Stated he was employed to erect tele- graph posts between Peterborough and Market Deeping. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Blackman, Peterborough. NORTHUMBERLAND. 52.— Blyth ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— FREDERICK JAMES RAMSAY, alias JAMES McKENZIE, CAPTAIN HENDER- SON, & c., age 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair brown, sailor with telescope in hand tattooed on left forearm, T- shaped scar left side ; dress, black or blue suit, blue beaver overcoat with velvet collar, black hard felt hat, wears a gold ring on right little V T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1898. finger and gold albert. A native of London. He represents himself as an army officer and orders hay to be sent to the barracks weekly. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Terry, Chief Constable, Morpeth, or Supt. Jobson, Blyth. 53.— Blyth ( County). — DONALD MANSON, alias DAVID HENRY MANSELL, & c., Case No. 39, 2nd inst., not now wanted ( See Case No. 52). NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 54.— Nottingham ( County). — For stealing ( bailee) the following watches entrusted to him for repair: 1 silver Geneva, white dial; 1 Waterbury; 1 silver stopwatch, chain with silver coin as pendant attached; 1 silver Geneva, " Chas. Pavere & Sons " on dial; 2 lady's silver Genevas ( 1 No. 1219, white dial, black figures, gold hands, glass cracked; 1 white dial, chased back); 1 metal, hinge sprained, swivel missing from top— JAMES THOMPSON, alias AN- DERSON, HENDERSON, HANLEY, HENDRY, HARVEY and PARKER, age 70, height 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, complexion fresh, round full face, hair and eyes grey, small scar top of head, boil mark left shoulder, varicose veins left leg. A clock and watch cleaner ; native of Elgin, Scotland. Has been con- victed of similar offences at Durham, York, Leeds, Wakefield, Derby, Knutsford and Sheffield between 1882 and 1896. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harrop, Nottingham. RENFREWSHIRE. 55.— Greenock ( Borough).— For embezzlement — ANDREW DUN8MORE, age about 40 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache black, eyes dark; dress, dark tweed jacket suit, stand- up collar, black felt hat, of smart appearance. Has been cashier in a ship- owners' office. Absconded 16th October last. Warrant issued. 56.— Greenock ( Borough).— For stealing an American organ— JOHN TOWART, alias STE- PHEN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., com- plexion swarthy, sharp features, hair and moustache dark brown, speaks with a slight American accent; dress, when last seen, brown tweed suit, dark peak cap. An engineer; is a member [ of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers. Warrant issued. 57.— Greenock ( Borough).— For bigamy— ELEANOR STEWART or TURNER, age about 81, height 5 ft., stout build, complexion fresh, round face, hair dark, eyes blue; generally well dressed. She is supposed to be travelling through England with her husband, a dealer in cheap jewellery; may hold a pedlar's certificate. Supposed well known in Northumberland, Durham, Yorkshire and Staffordshire. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Angus, Greenock. SHROPSHIRE. 58.— Oswestry ( County).— For assault, 2nd October last— ARTHUR PRICE, age 37, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, woman tattooed on right arm, Arthur Price on left arm. A labourer ; native of Dudleston Heath, near Ellesmere. Is an army reservist. Warrant issued. 59.— Oswestry ( County),— For stealing, 15th October last, a Paisley shawl and £ 16— MARY ANN EDWARDS, 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 October last, had with her a box or trunk. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lewis, Oswestry. STAFFORDSHIRE. 60.— Leek ( County).— For stealing 3 photographic lenses, a fawn- colour frock- shape overcoat, and a grey tweed mackintosh— WILLIAM LOWE, age 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair brown" eyes grey, 8 upper front teeth false, one or both arms tattooed ; dress, green and brown tweed suit, blue print shirt, and the stolen coat. A native of Leek. Warrant issued. 61-— Leek ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— THOMAS GROCOTT FORRES- TER, age 42, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow hair ( turning grey) dark brown, eyes blue; dress, brown coat and trousers, plaid vest with globe buttons, brown cloth leggings, black hard hat, brown boots, of good appearance. A native of Longton. Has been in a business as a china manufacturer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Breton, Leek. 62— Lichfield ( County).— For stealing, 6th ult., at Tamworth, a bicycle ( recovered)— WILLIAM HODGKINSON, age 24, height 5 ft. 6£ in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, bracelet tattooed on right wrist, God is love right forearm, crucifix left forearm ; dress, old black coat, plaid vest, cord trousers ragged at bottoms, plaid scarf, dark drown cap, strong lace boots, nearly new. A native of Rugeley. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barrett, Lichfield. 63.— Wolverhampton(£ oroii<?/ i).— For larceny ( lodgings), 8 th ult.— ERNEST HAY WARD ( sup- posed false), age about 25, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and mcustache light brown; dress, black round jacket, grey cloth trousers and cap, lace boots ; had with him a blue serge suit. Stated he was an engine driver, and a native of Banbury— Mrs. HAY WARD ( supposed false), age about 25, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., rather stout build, complexion dark ; wearing black cloth jacket, black sailor hat; had with them a child about 2 years of age. They took lodgings 8th ult., and left the same evening, stealing a quantity of wearing apparel and bed clothing, which were afterwards found pledged at Crewe in the name of Alice Mason. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Burnett, Wolver- hampton. SUFFOLK. 64.— Lowestoft ( County). — For forgery— WILLIAM ROBERT HUNT, age about 32, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion pale, thin face, hair and moustache brown, prominent nose, long neck; smartly dressed, wears 2 rings ( 1 plain, 1 set diamond) and a gold curb chain with large gold coin appendage. A native of Leeds ; has been a police constable, and recently a publican and farmer. Is accompanied by his wife, and a child about 12 months. Supposed known in London. Photograph can be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. SURREY. 65.— Godalming ( County).— For stealing, 8rd inst., a pair of plain silver cuff links ; 1 plain broad silver ring ; also ( bailee) a bay gelding pony, clipped, about 14 hands, about 8 years, long mane ( short in centre), docked short, slightly chipped at knees, in good condition; a set of black brass- mounted harness; a brown trap, " Gosling, maker Guildford," on wheel caps, brown cord cushions, black mackintosh rug, marked " M. M.," and whip with holly handle— ATKINSON, age about 40 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, thin face, hair ( curly) sandy, large prominent nose, small mouth, pointed chin, deep furrow across forehead, slight eyebrows, clean shaved, front teeth decayed, scar or lump under lip, speaks with Midland or North- country accent; dress, dark coat and vest, light tweed trousers, blue shirt, light fawn paddock overcoat, black hard felt hat; wore a silver watch chain.* Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Collis, Godalming. SUSSEX ( EAST). 66.— Eastbourne ( Borough). — For stealing ( bailee), 22nd August last, a set of bagpipes, 1 sporran, 2 belts, 1 pair of shoes and buckles, 1 plaid and brooch— MICHAEL STEWART, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair and moustache brown, wearing the above articles. Will probably be found playing bagpipes in the streets or at public- houses. Is accompanied by his wife. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. 67.— Hastings ( Borough).— For indecent ex- posure and assault on police— HENRY AMES, age 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion florid, hair and slight moustache'brown ; supposed wearing brown suit and hard felt hat. A painter; native of London. Warrant issued. 68.— Hastings ( Borough).— Forobtaining money by false pretences COLTS, age about 23, height 5 ft. 8 or 4 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, slight moustache, impediment in his speech ; dress, light grey Norfolk suit and cap to match, black and red stripe tie, brown boots; carried a brown leather handbag and silver top walking stick. He takes apartments and borrows money on the pretence of fetching his luggage from the railway station. Warrant issued. 69.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing, 2nd inst., a roll of oilcloth, 6 ft. by 9 ft., light and brown, small square pattern with large squares with flowers— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair, moustache and stubby beard dark ; dress, dark jacket, supposed grey mixture trousers, black hard felt hat. Has the appearance of a painter. 70.— Hastings ( Borough).— For being in arrears of a maintenance order — THOMAS LOVELL GLADWISPI, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair dark, moustache light, eyes grey ; dress, black clothes, light grey cap, lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. 71.— Hove ( Borough)— For non- payment of main- tenance arrears— JAMES PATTENDEN, age 26, height 5 ft. 9£ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache reddish, eyes blue ; dress, black serge suit, striped cloth cap ; a carpenter; native of Hove ; was last heard of at Penge, 13th ult.— HENRY STANGER, alias SINCLAIR, age 28, height 6 ft., slight build, complexion pale, hair and moustache light, eyes blue, large nose; a labourer; native of Hayward's Heath. Warrants issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. WARWICKSHIRE. 72.— Solihull ( County).— For obtaining goods by false pretences from the Railway Company at Castle Bromwich SMITH, alias LINCOLN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, com- plexion fair, round face, hair dark brown, moustaehe dark sandy, eyes blue, speaks sharply; dress, blue pilot coat with velvet collar, white corduroy trousers, cloth cap. A navvy; native of Lincoln. Warrant issued. 73.— Solihull ( County).— For stealing £ 2 6s. and a pair of boots, at Shirley— BIRT HALLIFAX, age about 23, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., slight build, com- plexion pale, sharp features, slight moustache, and eyes ( small) dark ; dress, dark coat and vest, dark blue trousers, grey cap, brown boots. A billiard marker; native of Birmingham. Sings and dances at public houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Carbis, Solihull. 74.— Coventry ( City).— For larceny ( lodgings). FANNY MORAN, alias NELLY MORAN, ELLEN TERRY and NELLY TIBBITT, age 20, height 5 ft., stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes sore, walks badly ; dress, brown mixture dress, velvet collar, cream colour lace round collar and cuffs, short rough black cape. A native of Coventry. Warrant issued. 75.— Coventry ( City).— For stealing a horse— WILLIAM or KENNETH SUTHERLAND, age about 24, height 5 ft. 8 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved; usually wears breeches and gaiters; has the appearance of a groom. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Gray, Coventry. WORCESTERSHIRE. 76.— Worcester ( County).— For stealing money — GEORGE WILLIAM LANDER, age 24, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue. A native of Kempsey. Late orderly room clerk 3rd Battalion Worcester Regiment and is now a deserter. Warrant'issued. 77.— Worcester ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— FREDERICK HEWLETT, alias WILLIAM DOORHAM, ARTHUR TULIP, & c., age 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey; dress, dark jacket and vest, plaid trousers, blue check shirt, heavy boots. A labourer; native of Pershore. May be found at farm houses. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Wheeler, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 78.— Hull ( City).— For larceny— WILLIAM G. ROBERTS, age 25, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion fair, red face and neck, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes blue. An electrician; native of Leeds. Warrant issued. 79.— Hull ( City)— For larceny ( bailee)— ERNEST B. HAMBLING, age 28, height 5 ft. 10 in., com TUESDAY, N O V E M B E R 495, 1 8 9 8 . T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. 3 plexion sallow, hair, slight moustache and eyes brown ; wearing a blue serge suit. A ship's steward. Warrant issued. 80.— Hull { City).— For failing to surrender to his bail, charged with stealing a pair of boots— JAMES TURNER, age 80, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey, scar on right arm, Faith, Hope and Charity on right forearm, blue dots and indistinct tattoo marks on left forearm, blue ring on 2nd and 3rd left fingers. A labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 81.— Heworth ( County).— For disobeying a maintenance order— JOHN SAMPLE HOLLI- DAY, age 36, height 5 ft. 8 in , complexion fair, hair ( thin, bald on top) and moustache light, eyes blue, round brown mole on right cheek ; dress, grey suit. A stonemason ; native of York. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Dove, Heworth. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 86.— Northampton ( Borough). — Sentenced, 12th inst., to 14 days imprisonment for vagrancy— JOHN ARTHUR FAKE, age 37, height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes brown" A confectioner ; states he is a native of King's Lynn. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North- ampton. SUSSEX ( WEST.) 87.— Horsham ( County).— Committed for trial, 8th inst., for housebreaking— WILLIAM MORGAN ( supposed false), age 27, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion fair, high cheek bones, front tooth upper jaw deficient, hair light brown, eyes blue, sailor, pierced heart and laurel tattooed on left fore- arm, rose and wreath back of left hand, group of flags right forearm, hand and heart right wrist, laurel and shield with star back of right hand, full rigged ship on chest, heart and signalman's head on calf of right leg; dress, dark blue jacket ( raised seams, velvet collar) and vest, grey striped trousers ( double raised seams down legs), old naval oilskin coat, black hard felt hat. Has the appearance of a sailor. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Supt. Byrne, Horsham. 82.— Pontefract ( County).— For stealing a black jacket, bone buttons, usual pockets ( containing Union and Sick Club cards, " Thomas Reeves " thereon); 1 pair light grey check trousers, stitched across left knee ; 1 dark pit jacket and vest; 1 pair light laced boots, nearly new, size 9; 2 money boxes ; 1 blue worsted jacket, usual pockets, bone buttons ; 1 soft felt hat; 1 white front; 1 white silk tie— WILLIAM WHEATLEY, age 29, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, several dots on left forearm ; dressed in stolen clothing. A labourer; native of Nottingham. Belongs to the Yorkshire Light Infantry Militia. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Whincup, Court House, Pontefract. WESTMORELAND. 88.— Appleby ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for larceny— JOH N BLAKE, alias JAMES KILLGANNON, age 23, height 5 ft. 8£ in. ( without shoes), complexion fresh, oval face, hair dark brown, whiskers about a month's growth, slight moustache light, eyes blue ; dress, brown jacket, black serge vest, cord trousers, dark check neckerchief, black cap, strong lace boots. A tramping labourer ; native of Boston. Was sentenced on 29th July, 1896, at York Assizes, to 6 months imprisonment for burglary. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Smith, Appleby. silver lever watches, Nos. 2006, 64760,13042,18249, 13044, 13039, 176423, 14456, 63470, 3967, 64249, 189484, 167455, 28720,176425, 187870, 2001, 1227, 18249, 13042, 21845, 3010 ; 9 gentlemen's silver lever centre seconds watches, Nos. 136950, 1329, 1256, 46182, 23605, 1287, 64249, 82941, 3208 ; 8 gentlemen's silver Waltham watches, Nos. 4465492, 4817627, 4198883, 401025, 1295280, 596663, 84033, 736775; 4 ladies' silver lever watches, Nos. 10644, 18249, 13042, 10645; 6 gentlemen's silver Swiss watches, Nos. 127688, 127685, 37435, 65232, 89645321, 36926 ; 2 gentlemen's silver Swiss keyless watches, Nos. 69 and 632991 ; 7 gentlemen's silver Geneva watches, Nos. 65233, 63022, 170559, 71306, 71304, 125770, 163018; 10 ladies' silver Geneva watches, Nos. 423122, 83336, 63389, 41858, 63002, 17436, 96153, 34813, 65300, 93,784; 2 ladies' enamelled watches, bows attached ; 82 22- carat gold wedding rings ; 60 9- carat ditto ; 65 ladies' 9- carat and 18- carat gold keeper rings; 70 9- carat, 15- carat and 18- carat gold signet rings; 105 ladies' 9- carat, 15- carat and 18- carat gold gem rings ; 18 ladies' and gentlemen's 9- carat gold knot and curb rings ; 92 ladies' 18- carat gold dress rings, set with diamonds and rubies, diamonds and sapphires, and diamonds and pearls; 3 ladies' 15- carat gold guards; 9 ladies' 9- carat ditto; 1 18- carat gold double albert; 2 9- carat ditto ; 17 9- carat gold single ditto ; 50 ladies' 9- carat, 15- carat and 18- carat gold alberts, some of which are fob chains; 30 9- carat and 15- carat gold bracelets; 15 9- carat loose curb bracelets ; 5 15- carat loose curb bracelets, set with pearls and turquoise, and pearls and sapphires; 24 9- carat gold pencil cases; 2 £ 2 pieces mounted as pendants; 1 half- guinea and 1 quarter- guinea mounted as pendants ; 1 guinea ; 12 9- carat gold topaz seals; 30 9- carat gold seals and compasses: 1 15- carat gold diamond and pearl scarf pin ; 3 15- carat gold scarf pin and stud combination, set with single diamond ; 6 pairs 18- carat gold sleeve links ; 14 safety brooches, 9- carat and 15- carat gold, set with pearls. Each article is scratched with private marks selected from the following letters : W, 0, C, L, A, T, E, S, F, J, R. The above reward will be paid by J. Winter, Jeweller, Stockport, to the person or persons who shall give such information as will lead to the appre- hension and conviction of the thief or thieves and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount of property recovered. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Stockport. HERTFORDSHIRE. 92— Watford ( County).— 13th inst., by house- breaking, at Garston— 1 silver lever watch and curb- pattern chain: 1 gold brooch; 1 gold safety- pin brooch, set 2 pearls and 1 stone; 2 pairs of silver earrings ( 1 daisy pattern, 1 pair of knobs); 2 Jubilee shillings ( one 1887, one 1897); 4 fourpenny pieces; several gold studs and pearl links. At Watford— 1 brass watch; 1 lady's silver chain, twisted pattern; 1 small silver brooch; 1 round gold ditto; 1 lady's silver bracelet, linked with knobs each side; 1 lady's silver watch, monogram " M. A. P." on back; 1 pair small gold earrings ; 1 gold ring set pearls ( broken); 1 savings bank for threepenny pieces; 1 pebble brooch; 1 silver pencil case, about 4 inches long, " W. Rider" engraved thereon; 1 imitation gold chain, about a yard long, long links; 2 small wedding rings ( 1 worn very thin and broken); 1 round silver breast pin, bird in centre; 1 charm, shamrock in centre, metal rim. Information to Supt. Wood, Watford. KENT. 9S.— Gravesend ( Borough). — 10th inst.— a lady's silver Swiss watch, No. 16923; 1 ditto small silver albert, heart in centre, tassel at end, and 1 gold brooch ( broken). 94.— Gravesend ( Borough).— 3rd inst., a lady's gold albert chain, tassel at end; a silver watch, fancy work round dial; a lady's gold dress ring, set red stone in centre and 2 white stones. Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Graves- end. LANCASHIRE. 95.— Chorley ( County).— 8th inst., by house- breaking— a large silver Geneva watch, No. 66802, " J. W. Benson, London," on dome. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 96.— Oldham ( Borough).— Between 1st and 2nd inst., by shopbreaking— 118- carat gold English lever watch, makers " Hargreaves& Son"; 2ladies' 18- carat gold English levers, makers " Russell & Sons ; 12 ladies' 9 and 14- carat gold Genevas ( some keyless, some key- winders); 3 14- carat rolled gold Waltham levers ; 12 silver English levers; 3 silver Geneva chronographs ; 3 silver Genevas; 1 silver centre- seconds stop watch ; 1 silver lever centre- seconds 83.— Wakefield ( City).— For forgery, and utter- ing a forged cheque for £ 48 10s. 6d. on 18th, and one for £ 98 10s. on 19th ult.— C. ARCHER, age about 28, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark; of smart appearance; stated he was a traveller— R. BLUNT, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair black, clean shaved; of smart appearance; stated he came from Liverpool. They purchase an article, which they represent is for a wedding present, and also obtain from the tradesmen a cheque, for which they pay cash; blank cheques are then obtained, upon which the tradesman's name is forged, and are disposed of with other tradesmen from whom they make small purchases, receiving the balance in cash. Warrants issued. 84.— Wakefield ( City). — For embezzlement during October and November— J. MAXWELL, age about 50, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., well built, weight about 14 stone, complexion fresh, hair ( turn- ing grey) dark brown, moustache and short side whiskers grey, short sighted and uses spectacles when reading or writing. A fishmonger and poulterer's manager; supposed a native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Harris, Wakefield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. ESSEX. 85.— Saffron Walden ( County).— Remanded till 20th inst. for obtaining money by false pretences — J. BUTT, alias J. LEE and JOSEPH FROST, age 40 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 6i in. ( without boots), complexion dark, hair ( curly) black, clean shaved, eyes hazel, long straight nose, small mole on right cheek, cut scar right side of chin, hairy mole right forearm, two hearts, anchor, J F and dots on left forearm, half ring on second finger of left hand ; dress, black frock coat and vest, dark grey stripe trousers, stand- up collar, black bow tie, black hard felt hat, brown boots. A native of Baldock, Herts. He calls on persons who have recently taken over publichouses and induces them to purchase " Eu- calyptus" or " Stramonium" cigarettes, and promises to send automatic machines, & c. He gives receipts on billheads with " J. Butt, 122, Leytonstone Road" on some and " J. Butt, Mile End Road, London, E." on others. See POLICE GAZETTE, 8th December, 1893, and 6th April, 1894, and Case No. 9, 15th March, 1894. Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Walden. WORCESTERSHIRE. 89.— King's Heath ( County).— Committed for trial at next Worcester County Quarter Sessions for fowl stealing and violent assault on police— THOMAS ATKINS, alias WILLIAM FRANCIS, Office No. 39506, age 46, height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion swarthy, hair dark brown, eyes blue, chest and back deeply pockpitted, scar bridge of nose, slightly rup- tured left side ; dress, long dark blue overcoat, velvet collar, brown and grey trousers, double- breasted car- digan jacket, white muffler, strong lace boots. A navvy ; states he has worked for Mr. Hughes, builder, Walsall, and Moft'att and Sons, builders, Birming- ham. Is identical with William Francis, sentenced at Warwick, 12th November, 1884, to 7 years penal servitude for wounding. Is believed to have been convicted elsewhere, or may be wanted for similar offences. Information to Supt. Wasley, King's Heath. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 90.— E Division.— 8th inst.— a double binocular microscope; 20 field glasses ; 30 opera glasses, some in black and some in pearl cases; 4 hydrometers in mahogany cases; 15 pocket aneroids, aluminium cases ; 1 sextant; 5 bound ivory circular thermo- meters, with compass combined ; 2 small telescopes ; 1 jointed black metal ditto ; 3 change glasses; 6 plated pedometers; 2 silver ditto; 20 magnifying glasses, " Josh Somalivico & Co., London," on each article ; 1 patent field glass, 12 lenses, " Aitchison & Co." thereon; 9 gold folding spectacles; 3 gold and 3 white metal compasses. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CHESHIRE. £ 100 REWARD. 91.— Stockport ( Borough).— Between 12th and 18th inst., by shopbreaking— 4 gentlemen's gold watches ( 1 18- carat demi- hunter, No. 54422 ; 1 18- carat centre seconds, open face, No. 86278 ; 1 ditto keyless, open face, No. 124048; 1 9- carat centre seconds, open face, No. 80822); 10 ladies' gold watches ( 1 18- carat Geneva, No. 26630; 1 18- carat demi- hunter, No. 56748; 1 18- carat keyless, No. 86888 ; 1 14- carat keyless, No. 116425; 1 14- carat demi- hunter, No. 87643; 1 14- carat keyless, No. 132189 ; 2 9- carat keyless, Nos. 132241 and 134030; 2 9- carat Genevas, Nos. 133011 and 13809); 22 gentlemen's 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1898. chronograph stop watch, maker " J. Richardson, Coventry," 5 oz. case; 1 silver Waltham lever, small size; 1 demi- hunter keyless metal gilt watch; 1 silver Waterbury watch; 1 oxidized calendar watch; 2 ladies' silver Genevas; 1 lady's 18- carat gold marquise ring, set with diamonds, opal in centre ; 1 lady's 18- carat gold half- hoop ditto, set 5 diamonds; 1 ditto, set with 8 diamonds and 2 rubies ; 1 ditto, set with 5 opals ; 1 lady's 18- carat gold ring, sapphire in centre with cluster of diamonds round; 1 ditto, boat- shaped, set with 3 diamonds and 2 rubies ; 1 ditto, set with diamond and ruby, twisted wire edge; 1 ditto, set with 4 diamonds and 3 opals; 12 9- carat gold signet rings ; 1 9- carat gold wire bangle, set with large opal; 1 9- carat gold bangle, set with amethysts and pearls; 6 ditto, including imitation twist pattern, and 1 plain, let in with filigree; 4 9- carat gold albert guards, close curb pattern : 1 ditto, open curb pattern ; 1 ditto, Belcher pattern ; 1 ditto, chain and Belcher pattern ; 8 ladies' 9- carat gold ditto, fancy patterns, with appendages. Information to the Chief Constable, Oldham. 97.— Warrington ( Borough).— Between 17th ult. and lst inst.— a silver Egyptian medal with two bars, blue and white ribbon attached, " Private W. Story " round edge; a Khedive bronze star, blue ribbon attached; 1 brooch, made of a Jubilee five- shilling piece ; 1 pair black worsted trousers, nearly new. Information to Chief Constable Talbot, Warring- ton. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 98.— Peterborough ( Liberty o/).— Between 7th and 10th inst., at WerriDgton— a black cloth overcoat with velvet collar, usual pockets; ] dark cloth vest; 1 pair grey check trousers ; 1 blue striped cotton shirt, " G" in red thereon ; 1 pair grey ribbed worsted stockings; 1 pair elastic side boots, plates on heels ; 1 red and blue silk neckerchief— by a TRAMPING LABOURER, age 21, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair dark brown, slight whiskers; supposed wearing the stolen shirt and boots. Information to Supt. Blackman, Peterborough. OXFORDSHIRE. 99.— Caversham ( County). — 7th inst. — a medium size white marble 7 day clock, small piece chipped off left hand top corner, winds at back, maker Botley, Reading. Information to Inspector Hope, Caversham. STAFFORDSHIRE. 100.— Lichfield ( County).— lst inst., by burglary, at Tamworth— 1 gold bracelet, in leather case, " J. B. Yabsby, Ludgate Hill, London," thereon; 1 lady's gold lever watch, No. 93405, " A. F. N." on outer case, long gold guard attached ; 1 lady's gold ring, set sapphires and diamonds ; 1 ditto, set rubies and diamonds ; 1 gentlemen's gold ring, set sardonyx, " W. B." thereon; 1 gold brooch, diamonds in centre; 1 silver ditto, set pebbles; 1 gold scarf pin, half- moon shape, set pearls; 1 pair navy blue serge trousers and vest; 1 pair grey cloth trousers ; white pocket handkerchiefs, marked " A. F. Naylor " or " A. F. Banton "; a silver pencil case, and a number of foreign coins. Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN: lst, age about 28, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion and hair dark ; dress, navy blue serge suit, black hard hat, white tie. 2nd, age about 20, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion pale, hair dark ; dress, blue melton overcoat, dark vest and trousers, black hard hat. Both of Jewish appearance. Information to Supt. Barrett, Lichfield. SUSSEX ( EAST). 101.— Brighton ( Borough).— During the past month- a new sealskin jacket, 30 in. long, 94468 stamped on the skin under lining on right hand corner, also on tape sewn in the right hand pocket, " H2 4408," " H2 4409" and " G2 4395" stamped on different parts of the skin under lining. 102.— Brighton ( Borough).— 4th inst.— 4 silver table- spoons, fiddle pattern, " W. E." in small letters stamped on back of handles; 5 silver teaspoons, fiddle pattern, " G. A. H." stamped on back of handles; 1 pair silver knife- rests, hall marked on bar; 1 silver butter- knife, chased on one side, ivory handle; 2 electro- plated jam- spoons ( 1 has a shamrock, rose and thistle and " E. F. N. S." stamped thereon); 6table- knives, square ivory handles with a rivet through, " Walker & Hall, Sheffield," and flag with " W. H." stamped on blades; 6 small knives, with square ivory handles, " James Jones, Enfield Town," stamped on blades; 2 plated table- forks, beaded pattern; 1 plain curb- pattern bar brooch, about 2 inches long. 17th ult.— a lady's old- fashioned gold watch, No. 37445, " E. M. B." engraved on back. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 103.— Hastings ( Borough).— 10th inst., by bur- glary— 2 omnibus tickets issued by the Hastings and St. Leonards Omnibus Co.; some penny postage stamps and 7s. Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 22, height 5 feet 3 or 4 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light; dress, dark jacket and vest, light trousers, dark grey cap. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 104.— Wakefield ( City).— 8th inst.— a gold lever watch, No. 6427, gold dial and hands, " Presented to George Carter as a token of esteem and true friendship by a few churchmen who have long been associated with him in church work, Whit- Monday, May 25th, 1874," engraved on back, and a Portsea purse containing 1 cheque for £ 2 7s. on the York- shire Penny Bank, 1 for £ 3 6s. on the Bradford Old Bank, and 1 for £ 13 6s. on the Midland Banking Company ; 1 lion shilling ; 1 half- crown dated 1836 ; 1 franc; 1 half- franc; 1 German 5- cent piece; 1 5- pfennig piece ; 1 crooked sixpence ; 1 1887 shilling with hole in; 1 ditto sixpence; 2 ditto threepenny pieces. Information to Chief Constable Harris, Wakefield. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND. 1 CUMBERLAND. 105.— Whitehaven ( County)— Washed ashoreat Parton, 7th inst., the body of A MAN, age about 40, length 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, hair black ( turning grey), clean shaved; dress, blue serge trousers, black vest, white linen shirt " Adam Noble, Outfitter, Portobello," worked with red cotton inside neckband, long ivory sleeve links, yellow and brown striped cotton shirt with breast pocket, dark grey cotton singlet, grey woollen drawers, yellow socks darned with grey wool at heels, side- spring shoes. Appears to have been in the water about a month and to be that of a seafaring man. Information to Supt. Kelly, Whitehaven. ANIMALS, & c., RECOVERED. ESSEX. 106.— Brentwood ( County)— Pony, Case No. 80, 9th inst. APPREHENSIONS. 107.— Metropolitan Police District, C Division.— EDWARD FELLOWS, Case No. 1, 7th October last. - 108.— Metropolitan Police District, L Division.— WILLIAM SULLIVAN, Case No. 3, 23rd September last, and watch and chain recovered. 109.— Bedfordshire, Bedford ( Borough).— E. B. F. PRICE^ aZ? as GARD, Case No. 4, 25th ult., at Carnarvon. 110.— Berkshire, Abingdon ( County).— WIL- LIAM TURNER, Case No. 5, 9th inst. 111 .— Hampshire, Southampton ( Borough). GEORGE TANNER, Case No. 25, 9th inst. 112.— Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead ( County)— GEORGE LEE, alias CODGER, Case No. 16, 8th April last. 113.— Kent, Chatham ( County).— CHARLES WRIGHT, Case No. 30, 9th inst. 114.— Lancashire, Wigan ( County). — MARTHA TAYLOR, Case No. 47, 18th ult. 115.— Norfolk, King's Lynn ( Borough).— FREDERICK DILKS, alias DICKS, Case No. 38, 2nd inst., at Nottingham. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. lie.— Public Carriage Branch- — For attempting to obtain- a Stage Driver's licence by false representations— JESSE, or THOMAS JESSE SHEWRING, age 28, height 5 ft., complexion dark, sharp features, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes blue ; dress, light overcoat, breeches and gaiters, or top boots, brown hard felt hat; appearance of a groom. Is well known at Chatham, Deal and Dover. Warrant issued. 117.— Division.— For stealing 5 linen night- dresses, marked " M. J. Wraight " in black ink or " M. J. H." in red cotton ; 1 lady's black serge jacket, silk lining; 1 lady's brown waterproof cloak ; 1 silver English lever watch, white dial, bevelled glass ; 1 black Gladstone bag, " Bishop of Bedford, Stainforth House," or " Dr. W. Walsham How " on brass lock ; and £ 3 3s.— EDITH HIGGINS, age 21 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion pale, broad features, hair black, eyes ( large) dark ; wearing black cloth jacket and dress. Is supposed to be connected with rural branches of Young Women's and other Christian Associations. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BEDFORDSHIRE. 118.— Bedford ( Borough).— Sentenced, 12th inst., to 2 months imprisonment for stealing a bicycle — EARLE BERTRAM FREDERICK PRICE, age 17 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair ( long) curled at back, eyes grey; dress, brown frock coat, plaid waistcoat, grey tweed trousers, brown boots; sometimes wears a false moustache. A native of Blythe Bridge, Stafford- shire. He obtains lodgings by stating that he is an agent in advance for a theatrical company and decamps with any portable valuables he can find. Is wanted for similar offences at Wellingborough, Altrincham, Cheadle and Wigan. Found in his possession ( supposed stolen) a grey tweed overcoat; 1 green knotted walking- stick ; 1 box of Egyptian cigarettes; 1 bundle of small cigars ; several cigar and cigarette holders; 1 meerschaum and amber cigar holder, claw pattern; 1 bicycle lamp, by Miller and Co.; 2 bangles with a number of charms attached, " Tissie " on one ; several fancy handkerchiefs and lace mats. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Thody, Bedford. PROPERTY STOLEN. BEDFORDSHIRE. 119.— Bedford ( Borough).— 3rd inst.— a youth's covert coat ( new), usual pockets, plaid lining, velvet collar, bone buttons— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion and moustache dark. A tramp, speaks with London accent. 8th inst.— a " Flitt" safety bicycle, 26 in. frame, B. S. A. fittings, enamelled black, usual parts plated, 30 in. front wheel, 28 in. back wheel, Dunlop- Welch rims, Warwick tyres, tangent spokes, rat- trap pedals with toe clips, 26 teeth on bracket wheel, 9 on hub, solid felt handles, Brook's B 10 saddle, transfer on head, " The Flitt, Grimmer & Co., Bedford Street, Ampthill, Beds." Information to Chief Constable Thody, Bedford. SOMERSETSHIRE. 120.— Weston Super- Mare ( County).— loth inst., by shopbreaking— 33 9- carat knot rings; 33 18- carat plain signet and buckle ditto; 30 9- carat and 42 22- carat wedding ditto ; 30 15- carat and 18- carat diamond, sapphire and ruby ditto; 70 15- carat and 18- carat ditto pins; 1 large horseshoe emerald and diamond pin ; 2 large single stone diamond pins ; 1 lady's 18- carat English lever keyless watch ; 1 18- carat " Omega" lever keyless ; 1 15- carat long chain, twisted knot pattern ; 1 9- carat open curb albert; 1 9- carat close curb ditto ; 7 15- carat bracelets. Ail the above have private marks scratched thereon. Information to Supt. Balkwill, Weston- Super- Mare. APPREHENSION. 121.— Metropolitan Police District, P Division— SAMUEL DUNNING, Case No. 2, 9th inst. LONDON : PRINTED FOR HER MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE, BT H A R M B R AND HAULM*, LTD., iii> TO 44, OOWPiSR STREET, FIK8BURY E O