THE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1898. VOL. XV., No. 1566. R E O U All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SOOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 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. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 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 engravings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of 15s. per portrait, and of 7s. 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 reauired 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. ATION S. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less raiik than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and, as far as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received net 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. ol 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. ( 3). 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 ''• o the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date oi delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notmed 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. ( d) That the name and address of the printer appear thereon. ( 32 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 offender being brought to trial, or without enquiry. Attention is particularly directed to the conditions ( a) to ( d), clause 1, as Police Notices are constantly being received by the Metropolitan Police in which the conditions mentioned have not been complied with, especially those marked ( a) and ( e). Such notices are not distributed. MOTE. There are 190 Stations of the Metropolitan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. BERKSHIRE. 1- — Maidenhead. ( County).— For stealing, 18th inst., 1 brown and yellow check jacket suit, " G " in silk under tab ; 1 pair grey woollen drawers and vest; 1 red stripe shirt; 1 pair blue worsted socks— WILLIAM EMMETT, alias HOLLY, age about 24, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair brown, woman tattooed on right arm ; dress, light grey suit and cap. Has served in the 18th Hussars. May seek employment at livery stables or repositories. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Dorrell, Maidenhead. 2.— 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 5 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. 3.— Windsor ( Borough).— For stealing from his lodgings, between 3rd and 12th inst., an 18- carat gold fetter link watch guard, gold swivel seal at- tached ; 1 lady's gold Geneva watch and long gold guard, " Prince of Wales" pattern— A MAN, age 30 to 33, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, hair, slight moustache and eyes dark, rather high fore- head ; dress, black reefer coat and vest, melton cloth trousers, brown overcoat, light check bow tie, brown iud gloves, black billy- cock hat, patent leather shoes. A tailor ; has served in the Royal Irish Fusiliers. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Windsor. CHESHIRE. 4.— Altrincham ( County).— For obtaining by false pretences, 2 pairs women's boots ( 1 pair size 4, patent leather toecaps " AVIM " stamped inside ; 1 pair size 5, patent leather fronts) and 2 pairs corsets — A WOMAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion ruddy, hair dark, of dissipated appear- ance ; dress, black dress, three- quarter tan colour jacket, with large collar, black hat trimmed feathers, brown kid gloves. States she was a servant from a house in the neighbourhood. Warrant issued. 5,— Altrincham ( County).— For forging and uttering a cheque for £ 140, 14th inst.— R. STRONG ( supposed false), age about 28, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion pale, hair black, eyes dark; dress, black suit, short dark overcoat, black felt hat, turn- down collar, black knot tie, button boots, wore a gold watch and brown leather guard, carried an umbrella. He called at a shop and after making a purchase ob- tained a cheque for £ 2 made payable to " R. Shaw," which he stated he wanted to send to a friend. The cheque was afterwards altered to £ 140, payable to " R. Strong," the original sum and name having apparently been erased by the aid of chemicals. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Altrincham. 6.— 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 Fljnt, Bradford, Blackpool and Rochdale. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Laybourne, Chester. DEVONSHIRE. 7.— Exeter ( County).— For neglecting to main- tain his wife and family— CHARLES DRAY, age 41, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light, slightly bald, eyes blue; wearing navy blue serge or brown cloth suit. A waiter; native of Topsham. Well known at Eastbourne, Brighton and Hastings. Is living with a tall thin woman who has two children. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Devon. Exeter. DORSETSHIRE. 8. — Dorchester ( County). — For stealing £ 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 b » ik 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. 9.— Stockton- on- Tees ( County).— For steal- ing, 10th inst., 3 overcoats ( one recovered): 1 very dark grey tweed with black velvet collar, usual pockets black bone buttons, dark check lining, chain hanger, slit both sides, fastens with two buttons, " G. Barugh " and may have " Peckston " on tab ( nearly new); 1 long brown mixture ulster ( tweed), usual pockets, brown and red check lining, slit at back, may have " Cowley " on tab inside collar— 2 • T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1898. CHARLES DANNETT, alias JOHN GEORGE TAYLOR and THOMAS REEVES, age 81, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, slight moustache light brown, branch and star back of left hand, C D, C P or G P outside left forearm, cross swords between right thumb and forefinger, C. JDannett on left leg; wearing a rough blue serge jacket, red woollen knitted muffler, brown cap. Has been previously convicted at Nottingham, Sun- derland, Maidstone and Hartlepool. Information to Supt. Liddeil, Stockton- on- Tees. HAMPSHIRE. 10.— Portsmouth ( Borough)— For stealing, 13th inst., an overcoat ( recovered)— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair and moustache dark brown, scar about H inches long on back of head ( right- side) ; dress, dark lounge suit, dark skull cap, thick boots, carried awalking stick. 11.— Portsmouth ( Borouqh).— For stealing £ 3 10s., 28th ult. BRANDON, age about 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, light mous- tache ( cut close), square chin, initials, moss rose with red bud and spray on right forearm, anchor on left, bust of woman with hat on chest; dress, black coat and vest, striped tweed trousers, tweed overcoat, light cloth cap ; recently discharged from the Royal Navy. May endeavour to obtain a situation as groom. 12.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For stealing £ 1, 12th inst— PATRICK DALY, age about 53, height 5 ft. If in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache dark, eyes blue; dress, dark tweed coat, dark blue vest, brown tweed trousers, white scarf, fawn cap. Served several years as a merchant seaman. May be found at common lodging- houses. 13.— 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, bearct 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. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 14.— Southampton ( Borough). — For being concerned vith a woman ( in custody) in stealing a rug ( recovered)— JOHN WILLETT^ age 25, height 6 ft., complexion fair, hair brown, small moustache light brown; dress, pepper and salt coloured coat, cord trousers, blue neckerchief with white spots, thick lace boots. A dealer. May be found in com- pany of low horse dealers. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. HERTFORDSHIRE. 15. — 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 cashmere 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 85 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. KENT. 16.— Canterbury ( City).— For stealing ( bailee), 16th inst., a " Quadrant" road racer cycle, black enamelled 24- in. frame, 80- in. front, 28- in, back wheel, 1^- in. Dunlop Welsh non- slipping tyres, rat- trap single bearing pedals, dropped handle- bar, 43476 on back, no mudguards or brake— RICHARD BATES, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, full features, hair brown, heavy moustache ( ginger), of military appearance; sup- posed wearing brown jacket and black and white straw hat. A native of Stechford, near Birmingham. Has been employed as a cyc'e agent. Warrant issued. 17.— Canterbury ( City).— For stealing £ 30, 8th inst.— JOHN WILLIAMS, Squadron Quarter- Master Sergeant, 10th Hussars, age 88, 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. 18.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— For being con- cerned with a man in custody in stealing 2 silver table spoons ; 2 ditto forks; 1 silver desert fork and 3 silver tea spoons— FRITZ MILLER, age 21 or 22, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion dark, pimples on face, clean shaved ; dress, dark jacket and vest, grey trousers ( tight fitting), grey cap, brown boots ( blacked over). A coachman. JOHN PERKINS, age 21 or 22, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, clean shaved, scars under chin, left wrist and on one leg ; wearing dark clothing, skull cap, lace boots. Ab- sconded 22nd inst. May endeavour to enlist. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Ramsgate. 19.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— For em- bezzlement— FREDERICK LEACH, age 84 to 36, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., hair brown, moustache light brown ; dress, light grey jacket suit, soft felt hat, cycling shoes or brown boots. Absconded 15th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Trior, Tunbridge Wells. LINCOLNSHIRE. 20.— Alford ( County).— For . stealing ( bailee), 26th August last, at Mablithorpe, 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 bat with blue and red band, of good ap- pearance. She bad with her a male child about 3 months old. Has been a vocalist, and may be found at theatres or music balls. She may also seek assistance from clergymen and ministers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Spofforth, Alford. MONMOUTHSHIRE. £ 1 REWARD. 21.— Pontypool ( County).— For deserting his children, leaving them chargeable to the Pontypool Union— WILLIAM JONES, age 36, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion and hair dark. May be working at a quarry or colliery. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Pontypool Union for such information as will lead to the arrest of Jones. Warrant issued. £ 1 REWARD. 22.— Pontypool ( County).— For desertirg his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the Pontypool Union— PHILIP HENRY BARGE, alias GEORGE WILSON, age 28 to 30, height about 5 ft. 10 in., rather slight build, complexion fair, hair dark, long thin face, slight hare lip, slight cast in one eye, P B tattooed on left arm. A labourer; supposed native of Birmingham. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Pontypool Union for such information as will lead to the arrest of Barge. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. James, Pontypool. RENFREWSHIRE. 25 . Greenock ( Borough).— For embezzlement — ANDREW DUNSMORE, 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. 26.— 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. 27.— Greenock ( Borough). — For bigamy— ELEANOR STEWART or TURNER, age about 31, 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. 28.— Oswestry ( County).— For assault, 2nd October last— ARTHUR PRICE, age 87, 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. Information to Supt. Lewis, Oswestry. SOMERSETSHIRE. 29.— Weston- super- Mare ( County). — For stealing, 23rd inst., £ 8 5s. from a lodging house keeper by a trick GOODWIN, age about 30, height 5 ft., slight build, complexion sallow, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes hazel, small thin lips ; dress, light Norfolk knicker suit, drab stockings, green and red tie, turn down collar, light check cap, tan gloves, patent leather shoes ; of good appearance and address. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Balkwill, Weston- super- Mare. STAFFORDSHIRE. 30.— Burslem ( County).— For exposing unsound meat for sale, 10th inst.— JOHN BRISTOWE READE, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown. A butcher and low cattle dealer; native of Shavington, near Nantwich, Cheshire ; frequents markets, sales, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 31.— Longton ( County).— For exposing un- sound meat for sale— ROBERT MITCHELL, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion, hair, mous- tache and eyes dark ; dress, black coat and vest, brown trousers and leggings, black hard felt hat. A native of Hilderstone, Staffordshire. ENOCH CLARK- SON, age 24, heightabout 5ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes grey ; dress, grey mixture cloth suit, black hard felt hat. Both are well known to butchers in Staffordshire, Shrop- shire and Derbyshire. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Bakewell, Longton. NORFOLK. 23.— Swaffham ( County).— For stealing 6s.— GEORGE ( TADSTON, 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. 24.— Walsingham ( County).— For embezzle- ment— ARTHUR FOX, age 23, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair and slight moustache dark brown, eyes grey, heavy eyebrows, high cheek bones, feminine voice ; dress, check jacket and vest, dark trousers, white tie, light cap. A labourer ; native of Sculthorpe, Norfolk. May be found at Middles- brough or Newcastle- on- Tyne. Wariant issued. Information to Supt. Harvey, Walsingham. SUSSEX ( EAST). 32.— Eastbourne { Borough).— For stealing £ 6 9s. 2d. on 20th inst.— HARRY SWINBURNE age about 16, height about 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, complexion fresh, rather prominent nose, hair light; dress, brown coat and vest, light trousers and cap, grey flannel shirt, lace boots, clothing may have " Plummer" on white tape, sewn thereon. An errand boy. Supposed a native of Hastings. Ab- sconded 20th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. 33.— Hastings ( Borough).— For neglecting to maintain his wife and family— EDWARD FITZ- GERALD, age 42, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair, moustache and eyes brown. A musician. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Baker, Hastings. TUESDAY, N O V E M B E R 509, 1 8 9 8 . T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAIT OF PERSON IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 84.— D Division— Woodcut portrait and description of JOHN MARKS, awaiting sentence at North London Sessions, 3rd prox., having been con- victed of attempted burglary and having a house- breaking implement in his possession ; age 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark, cross, " 0 " and dot tattooed on left forearm, dot back of left hand, cross on right forearm, burn scar on chest, dress black diagonal coat and vest, grey plaid trousers and cap, blue muffler, lace boots. Information by wire to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. CHESHIRE. 35.— Oakmere ( County). — Woodcut portrait and description of ALBERT BARLOW, whose apprehension is sought for embezzling and stealing £ 220 8s. 4d., age about 35, height 6 ft. in. ( without boots), complexion sandy, thin features, rather long crooked nose, hair ( thin on top), moustache ( long and curled), and full trimmed beard sandy, eyes grey, 2nd right finger deformed, walks with peculiar swinging gait; dress, blue serge jacket and trousers, corduroy vest, long brown over- coat. A native of Over, where he has lately been a bank manager. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom, Information to Supt. Johnson, Oakmere, near North wich. ESSEX. 36.— 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 servi- 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. 37.— 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" 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 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. SUSSEX ( WEST). 38.— Arundel ( County).— For obtaining £ 4 by a worthless cheque, 8th inst.— THOMAS LEACH, alias CAPTAIN LEACH, age about 40, height 5 ft. 11 in. or 6 ft., broad build, rather corpulent, puffed face, scar under chin, appearance of a heavy drinker, has a habit of twirling his moustache ( which is long at ends, and cropped short in centre); dress, greyish brown suit, a scarf or tie ( with pin, set ruby, surrounded with 5 diamonds), cloth cap, brown boots ( broad soles). Is fond of talking of his horse and yacht. He had an account with Messrs. lenner & Co., Sandgate, Kent, from 10th September till 16th November, 1897. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Kennett, Arundel. 89.— Worthing ( County).— For embezzlement — GEORGE BLEACH, age 42, height 5 ft. 6 in., rather stout build, complexion ( reddish) fair, hair ( bald on top) and small moustache brown; dress, dark grey morning coat suit, dark grey mixture Irish frieze overcoat. A tailor. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. WARWICKSHIRE. 40.— Longford ( County)— For stealing £ 16 10s. from a public- house at Bedworth on 24th inst.— EDWARD CASTELLO, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, anchor and cross tattooed on back of left hand, bracelet, dog, crossed flags left forearm, woman, heart, dagger, crossed hands right forearm, wound on right leg. Supposed a native of Liverpool, Was sentenced to 9 months imprisonment for a similar offence at Shrewsbury Quarter Sessions en 19th October, 1897. Warrant issued. Information to • Supt Prosser, Longford, near Coventry. 41— Birmingham ( City). — For indecent as- saults— A MAN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., hair brown, clean shaved, is believed to have an impediment in speech, good teeth; dress, black Inverness cloak, black trousers, black clerical- shaped hat. Had the appearance of a clergyman. He gained admission to private houses by representing that he was a Roman Catholic priest, and committed indecent assaults on females. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Birming- ham. 42.— 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. Information to Chief Constable Gray, Coventry. V T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1898. WORCESTERSHIRE. 43.— Worcester ( County).— For stealing money — GEORGE WILLIAM LANDER, age 24, height 5 ft. 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. Warranty issued. 44.— Worcester ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— FREDERICK HEWLETT, alias WILLIAM DOORHAM, ARTHUR TULIP, & o., 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). 45.— Hull ( City). — For larceny — JOSEPH LEVI, age about 24, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., com- plexion pale, hair and moustache dark, Jewish ap- pearance ; dress, dark coat and vest, light striped trousers, dark overcoat. A commercial traveller; native of Leeds. Warrant issued. 46.— Hull ( City).— For unlawfully wounding, 16th inst.— HENRY KENNEDY, alias WATSON and McKENNA, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light, one upper front tooth deficient ; dress, dark jacket and vest, pepper and salt colour trousers, black muffler with red stripe. A dock labourer. May be found with prostitutes. Warrant issued. 47.— Hull ( City).— For neglecting their wives and families— SEYREN E. PETERSON, a Nor- wegian, age 32, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes blue, broad nose, large scar down centre ; a seaman. THOMAS MAPLEbDEN, age 44, height 5 ft. 5£ in. ( without boots), slight build, complexion sallow, oval face, hair brown, eyes grey ; a clockmaker ; native of Hadlow, Kent. GOODMAN DAVIS, a Jew, age about 83, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, pock- marked, hair light brown, eyes grey, of smart appearance; a tailor; native of Leeds. RICHARD HUTTON, age about 29, height 6 ft., complexion fair, hair dark brown, moustache light, eyes brown, of smart ap- pearance; a native of Hull. ARTHUR CHEET- HAM, age 51, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair and eyes grey, clean shaved, stoops slightly ; a ship's cook or steward. PATRICK McCARTHY, age 32, height 5 ft. 9 in., rather stout build, com- plexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light, eyes blue, scar across nose ; a fisherman ; native of Liverpool. CHARLES LAWRENCE, age about 44, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., broad shoulders, hair ( turning grey) brown, eyes dark brown, black patch under left breast, Britannia tattooed right forearm, rose, & c., back of left hand, an Indian god on left forearm, large mole on right cheek ; a traveller ; has been a ship's steward; native of Hull. FREDERICK OGLE SB Y, age 38, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion dark, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes blue, flags, wheel and P. S. on right arm, A. H. K. and flag left arm ; a painter or labourer; native of York. Warrants issued. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 48.— Rotherham ( County).— For stealing a lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 56805 and silver albert chain— ALBERT WILLIAM HODGSKIN, alias WILSON, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair black, eyes dark, impediment in speech ; dress, black worsted jacket and vest, light plaid trousers, blue cap, brown shoes, brown Chesterfield overcoat. A labourer or iron worker; supposed a native of Bishop Auckland, Durham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Quest, Court House, Rother- ham. 49.— 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. 50.— 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. 51.— Doncaster ( Borough)— For obtainingfood, lodgings and money by false pretences, 17th and 19th inst. WILSON, age 50 to 56, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair and moustache black, speaks through his nose; dress, long grey overcoat, dark cloth jacket and vest bound with black braid, dark fawn trousers, white turn- down collar, coloured tie, green plaid or check cap, lace boots, was wearing a silver watch and chain ; had in his possession a gold- coloured watch. He represented himself to be a dog trainer, and en- gaged lodgings stating he should require them for 9 or 10 weeks. Absconded 19th inst. Supposed identical with Tom Wilson, Case No. 30, 7th January, 1898. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Doncaster. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 52.— Criminal Investigation Depart- ment.— Remanded at Bow Street Police Court till 31st inst. for larceny and extensive frauds— CATHERINE LOUISA LOVAT FRASER, alias LOVAT, Mrs. ROTHSCHILD OWEN, KATIE LOVAT FRASER, and LADY BETTY, age 23 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes ( restless) blue, large mouth, prominent nose; of ladylike appearance and good address, speaks with Welsh accent, stylishly dressed; a native of Tyddyn To, Menai Bridge, North Wales. Has been a nurse at Nottingham, Manchester and London hospitals. She falsely represented herself to be a niece of Lord Lovat, of Beaufont Castle, Inverness- shire, and of Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, and is believed to have defrauded numerous tradesmen in various provincial towns. 53.— C Division. — Remanded for larceny — HENRY JOHNSON, age 27, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes dark brown, long nose, thin jaws, 4th left finger deficient; wearing black coat with cape, silk hat, brown kid gloves— WALTER PEARCE, age 22, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair ( curly) dark brown, clean shaved, eyes hazel, ballet girl on star inside and ballet girl outside right forearm, two busts of women right upper arm, blue scar back of right hand, part of ring 2nd right finger, ballet girl dancing inside, part bracelet, rose, and leaves and star outside left forearm, bust of woman left upper arm, 10 dots in form of a triangle back left hand; wearing black overcoat with silk facings, silk hat, brown kid gloves. Commission agents. They commit larcencies from jewellers' shops on the pre- tence of making a purchase. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CHESHIRE. 54.— Altrincham ( County).— Sentenced, 23rd inst., to 3 months imprisonment — WILLIAM JOHNSON ( supposed false), age 52, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey and bald on top) light brown, eyes grey, varicose veins both legs; dress, dark grey frieze Chesterfield over- coat, dark brown coat and vest, dark grey trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. Supposed an American. Was loitering in a bank during the time an attempt was being made to cash a forged cheque, and is connected with the men described in Cases Nos. 12 and 64, 23rd inst. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Supt. McDonald, Altrincham. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 55.— Cheltenham ( County).— Committed for trial at Tewkesbury Borough Quarter Sessions for embezzlement— CHARLES HENRY MILES, age 41, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue ; supposed a native of Black- burn. fie managed a fish shop in Lancashire, and is supposed to have been a commercial traveller. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. HAMPSHIRE. 56.— Basingstoke ( County).— Committed for trial at Hants Quarter Sessions, 8rd prox., for lar- ceny ( bailee), and obtaining a horse by false pre- tences- HARRY WINDIBANK, age 44, height 5 ft. 10J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown turning grey, eyes grey, face, neck and back freckled, marks of wounds on right shin ; dress, dark over- coat, velvet collar, dark tweed trousers, bowler hat, lace boots. A native of Farnham. Supposed pre- viously convicted. Information to Inspector Hale, Basingstoke. LEICESTERSHIRE. 57.— Melton Mowbray ( County).— Sentenced to 14 days imprisonment for larceny— HANNAH REEVES, age 56, height 4 ft. 10£ in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair black, eyes brown, addicted to drink; dress, black dress, brown jacket, brown plaid woollen shawl, small black bonnet trimmed red flowers; a native of Westminster. Stays at common lodging- houses. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Mantle, Melton Mowbray. OXFORDSHIRE. 58.— Deddington ( County).— Committed for trial at Oxford Quarter Sessions, 3rd prox., for burglary, 7th inst., at South Newington, a, nd stealng 6 silver teaspoons; 1 ditto cream- jug; 1 ditto butter- knife, pearl handle; 4 plated table- spoons; 2 ditto salt- spoons; 2 ditto table- forks; 1 pair plated sugar- tongs — GEORGE ANSELAM ( supposed false), age 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair ( thin in front), whiskers and moustache black, eyes grey, scar back of forefinger and 2nd joint little finger, left hand, cut palm left hand, scar left side of forehead, mole right cheek, right side of upper lip, back of neck, large mole right shoulder- blade, birth mark on chest, varicose veins, left leg has been fractured; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, dark cloth trousers with light blue stripes, hard felt hat. States he is a native of Harwich. Information to Inspector Ayres, Deddington. SHROPSHIRE. 59.— Bridgnorth ( County)— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 3rd prox., for burglary on 16th inst.— JAMES JOHN POTTER BARKER, alias JAMES and JOHN BARKER, age 23, height 5 ft. 3£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache light, eyes grey; dress, black worsted jacket and vest, brown cord trousers, blue and black muffler, brown cap, lace boots. A labourer; native of Kidder- minster. He was convicted of larceny at Kidder- minster in May, 1887, and sentenced to 21 days imprisonment and sent to a reformatory for 5 years. Since 1892 he has been trampiDg the country, work- ing at farmhouses. Supposed wanted elsewhere. * Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Supt. Walters, Bridgnorth. STAFFORDSHIRE. 60.— Leek ( County).— Committed for trial on three charges of fraud by fictitious cheques— GEORGE BURGESS, alias COTTON, age 35, height 5 ft. 9£ in., complexion fresh, hair and whiskers sandy, eyes grey, 1st joint of middle finger left hand contracted ; dress, blue serge coat and vest, black trousers, Oxford grey Irish frieze overcoat, lace boots. A native of Hanley. Coun- terfoils of cheques show that he has been nearly all over England. Information to Superintendent Breton, Leek. SUFFOLK. 61.— Lowestoft ( County).— Remanded till 2nd prox. for larceny— DANIEL DAYLOR, alias JOHN DOGHERTY, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes blue, scar left bladebone, mole and scar left arm; dress, black serge jacket, blue serge vest, cord trousers, brown cap. States he is a native of London. Has in his possession an Army Reserve identity certificate which shows that since 1895 he has visited Leicester, London, Manchester, Cardiff, Portsmouth, Birming- ham, Wrexham, Gloucester, Stoke- on- Trent and Dumfries. Supposed previously convicted. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1898. T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E . 3 t SUSSEX ( WEST). 62.— Horsham ( County).— Committed for trial at West Sussex Quarter Sessions, 5th prox., for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences on 20th inst.— HENRY McCALE ( supposed false), age 27, height 5 ft. 7£ in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes grey, cross and anchor tattooed on left forearm, bust of woman on right forearm, mole above right buttock, scar left side of neck ; speaks with Scotch accent. States he is a native of Gorock, Scotland, and has been employed as a ship's steward. He obtained lodgings by representing that he was an electrical engineer employed by a London firm. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere for similar offences. Information to Supt. Byrne, Horsham. WORCESTERSHIRE. 63.— King's Heath ( County).— Committed for trial at the ensuing Quarter Sessions for the County of Worcester on three charges of larceny— Licence- holder SAMUEL HORTON, Office No. 2759- 98, age 36, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey, hairy mole above right side of mouth and left of chest, scars both middle fingers. Sentenced at Tewkesbury, 23rd June, 1896, to 3 years penal servi- tude for larceny, licensed 22nd September, 1898. W 205. Found in his possession, air cushion, meerschaum pipe and case, writing case, silver- mounted eye- glasses and case, five white silk hand- kerchiefs, one dark striped handkerchief, pair brown leather shoes, pair patent leather shoes, pair cloth top shoes, two clothes brushes, one green back clothes brush, one ivory back clothes brush, one hat brush, five leather straps and handle, eight ties, two pairs tan kid gloves, nickel- plated King of the Road cycle lamp, tyre pump, bell, brake, pump clip, two spanners, 2 oil cans, box containing tyre repairing outfit, twelve pairs of socks, two pairs of stockings, three towels, pair of cord breeches and leggings, blue and white spotted waistcoat, ( new), two cloth caps, dark tweed jacket and vest ( nearly new), grey striped trousers ( new), blue and white striped trousers, crocodile leather purse. Information to Supt. Wasley, King's Heath. PROPERTY STOLEN. CHESHIRE. £ 100 REWARD. 64.— Stockport ( Borough).— Between 12th and 13th inst., by shopbreaking— 4 gentlemen's gold watches ( 1 18- carat demi- liunter, 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. 30822); 10 ladies' gold watches ( 1 18- carat Geneva, No. 26630 ; 1 18- carat demi- hunter, No. 56748; 1 18- carat keyless, No. 36833 ; 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 13309); 22 gentlemen's silver lever watches, Nos. 2006, 64760,13042, 18249, 13014, 13039, 176423, 14456, 63470, 3967, 64249, 189484, 167455, 28720,176125,187870, 2001,1227, 18219, 13042, 21845, 3010; 9 gentlemen's silver lever centre seconds watches, Nos. 136950, 1329, 1256,46182, 23605, 1287, 61249, 82911, 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- c rat gold gem rings ; 18 ladies' and gentlemen's 9- cav it 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 geld 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, O, 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. DENBIGHSHIRE. 65.— Wrexham ( County).— 17th inst., by shop- breaking— 36 gold signet and knot rings, marked " H. G. & S." ; 120 gold gem rings, single stone, half- hoop and gipsy pattern, marked H. G. & S. and A. S." ; 60 gold keepers, buckle, half- round and wide pattern, marked " A. S." ; 7 gold chain brace- lets, marked " A. l." ; 30 9- carat gold wedding rings, marked " A S." ; 16 ladies' gold watches ( including Nos. 56670, 61925, 61896, 8491, 9050, 9048, 8994, 32345, 103048, 70862 ; 3 gold cased Waterburys; remainder Swiss make") ; 137 gold brooches ( various patterns); 36 gold breast pins, 36 gold bangles, marked " H. G. & S." ; 36 gold- plated bangles ; 11 silver watches ( Swiss make), including Nos. 1188297, 1180780,1172317, 1188296,1188199,52935,169499, 12383, 13317) ; 15 ladies' silver watches ( Swiss make), including Nos. 9631, 62963, 55532, 124165, 127766, 35774, 25358, 61977, 47005, 56640, 56637, 19988 ; 9 silver English levers, Nos. 186094,185692, 8537, 32805, 109909, 16251, 14815,16356,1954149, makers " Rotherham, Flowers, L. W. C."; 5 gold watches, including Nos. 27632, 6210,19847; 3 gold watches ( 2 keyless hunters and 1 open faced, key winding), Nos. 29353, 6827, 6797 ; 1 gold necklet, set moonstone and garnet; 4 gold alberts ( 3 curb, 1 fetter link) ; 11 ladies' gold alberts ; 3 gold guards ; 16 pair of gold sleeve links, plain, engraved and buckle pattern— Supposed by TWO MEN, lst, age 33 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion ruddy, dark brown hair and moustache. 2nd, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion sallow, light hair, clean shaved. Both wore caps. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Wrexham. HAMPSHIRE. 66. — Winchester ( City). — 23rd inst., by burglary— 1 gilt carriage clock, about 5 in. by 3 in., white dial, glass at back, handle on top; 1 silver presentation cup with two handles, about 5 in. high, " I his miniature fac simile of the Hants Challenge Cup, won by the Winchester Cricket Club, 1888- 89- 91 and 1892, was presented to A. J. Ford, Esq., M. A., in recognition of his services as Captain of the Win- chester Cricket Club, 29th September, 1892," engraved thereon ; 1 bread knife, carved oak handle, Winchester College motto thereon. Information to Supt. Felton, Winchester. 67.— Southampton ( Borough).— 23rd inst.— a " Falcon " safety bicycle, " No. 8671 " on crank, Beeston oat pattern tyres, cyclists post- horn on handle, " Acetylene " lamp, no brake or mud- guards — supposed by A YOUNG MAN, fair complexion ; wearing dust coat, light cap, brown leggings. 68.— Southampton ( Borough).— 19th inst.— A double- case gold lever watch, Swiss make, " W. M. M." in platinum letters on back case, cable pattern double albert chain, with silver sovereign case, as pendant, attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. HERTFORDSHIRE. 69.— 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 lb97); 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. 70.— Sittingbourne ( County) .— Between 26th October last and 18th inst., at Queenborough— 12 dessert spoons ; 12 tea do. ; 4 salt do.; 8 table do.; 2 gravy do.; 1 sugar sifter ; 12 meat forks; 6 dessert do.; 6 breakfast do.; 2 pickle do.; 1 large fish knife, bone handle ; 2 butter knives ; 1 cheese scoop, bone handle; 1 beef skewer; 1 pair of sugar tongs; 1 spoon and fork ; all silver and bearing the initials " M. F. S." Information to Supt. Turner, Sittingbourne. 71.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— 10th inst. — a gold ring containing grey and light brown hair, " S. Seaton " inside ; 1 gold watch chain, fetter link pattern, with George III. sovereign, dated 1817, attached, and a gold dollar; 1 silver medal bar, " Boys Brigade, Sergt. P. C. Hepburn," engraved thereon. Information to Chief Constable Prior, Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 72.— Hurst ( County) — Between 20th and 21st inst., by housebreaking at Droylsden— a blue serge coat ( black lining, bone buttons, usual pockets), and vest ( with black bone buttons, top one missing), both worn. 24th inst., at Denton— an 18- carat gold hoop ring, set 5 rubies across centre, with 3 small diamonds on each side of centre ruby, " H. B. S. to M. C. N." engraved inside. Between 24th and 25th inst., at Droylsden— a blue serge jacket ( usual pockets), and small grey check shooting coat ( two hip pockets, one left breast, one large pocket inside left lap, with button to fasten), both worn. Information to Supt. Hewitt, Hurst, near Ashton- under- Lyne. LINCOLNSHIRE. 73.— Sleaford ( County).— 21st inst., by burglary at Ancaster— 6 white silk neckerchiefs; 1 red and gold silk neckerchief; 3 white silk mufflers and several small leather clasp purses ( various) and £ 18. Sus- picion is attached to three tramps, ages 20 to 25, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., wearing dark clothing and caps. Information to Supt. Taylor, Sleaford. PERTHSHIRE. 74.— Perth ( County).— 17th inst., at Machany, Strathallen— 1 double barrelled hammerless ejecting breech loader gun, top lever, maker " Macnaughton, Edinburgh " ; 4 double barrelled breech loader guns ( 1 snap side action, back action locks, No. 11050/ 4528, makers " Adams & Son, London " ; 1 side lever, bar action locks, No. 374 and 2410; 1 side lever by " Lees, Perth," stock by " Thomas Horsley A Sons, York"; 1 under lever, back action locks, clear barrels, maker " Lees, Perth "); 1 pea rifle, side action, " Army and Navy" engraved on barrel; 2 saloon rifles, side action, " Army and Navy " on barrels. Information to Chief Constable Macpherson, Perth. SOMERSETSHIRE. 75.— 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. All the above have private marks scratched thereon. Information to Supt. Balkwill, Weston- Super- Mare. 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1898. STAFFORDSHIRE. £ 5 REWARD. 76.— Burslem ( County).— 23rd inst., by robbery with violence, at Wolstanton— a gold keeper ring, chased round, seriated edges, " F " scratched inside, narrow and much worn ; 1 brooch, set pieces of glass in cluster ; 1 pair of lady's dove- coloured kid gloves, new, size 61; 3 black silk bow, white spots— by A MAN, age about 85, height about 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion dark, hands short and fleshy ; wearing rough dark clothing and light coloured close fitting cap. The above rev; aid will be paid by Mr.. J. Wenyon, Wolstanton, for such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 77.— Lichf '' Id ( County).— 1st inst., by burglary, at Tfiirv* ' ill- „ - y'd bracelet, in leather case, " J. B. Yabsby, Ludgate Hill, London," thereon; 1 lady's gold lever watch. No. 98405, " 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: 1st, 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. SURREY. 78.— Guildford ( County).— 18th inst., by house- breaking at Woking— a silver Waltham lever watch, No. 2020714 ; 2 gold studs; 2 silver solitaires. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Page, Guildford. SUSSEX ( EAST). 79.— Lewes ( County).— 23rd inst. at Lewes— 1 brown dust coat, single breasted, brown lining, throat flap with two buttons ; 1 brown Irish frieze overcoat, double breasted, six bone buttons each side, brown plaid lining; 1 blue Melton overcoat, velvet collar, usual pockets, black silk buttons. 23rd inst., by housebreaking, at Kingstone— a gentleman's silver English lever watch, piece broken off ring; 1 lady's silver Geneva, small silver chain, with threepenny piece, silver pencil case and seal attached; 1 Jubilee shilling brooch, and a Bible (" Ellen Tuppen " written inside). Information to Supt. Stevens, Lewes. metal chronograph watch, No. 137; metal key- less watch, No. 10104; metal watches, Nos. 46, 38, 40D, 830, 819, 134, 126, 166, 208, 362, 188,150,284,280, 1281, 3337, 8648, 3473,5994, 49500, 21010, 17001, 18827, 90220, 39753, 31927, 17926, 61464, 278822, 116209 ; 18 9- carat wedding rings ; 5 22- carat ditto; 6 gold keeper rings ; 25 silver brooches ; 2 pairs of gold earrings ; 13 ladies' gem rings; 3 gold pins; 2 silver pins; 5 silver lockets ; 1 gold locket; 1 pair silver bangles; 1 pair silver sugar bows ; 6 links of coral beads, and 1 Druid's medal. Information to the Chief Constable, Sheffield. PROPERTY FOUND. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 81.— Staplehill ( County).— 24th inst., at West- bury- on- Trym, 2 silver dessert spoons, " W. V." on handles; 2 silver plated forks and 1 table knife with bone handles. Information to Supt. Matthews, Staplehill. KENT. 82.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— Offered in pledge ( supposed stolen)— 2 old Sheffield plate wine coolers, corrugated sides, with handles, plate worn off around base, crest " Out of a mural crown, Wolf's head, Argent." Information to Chief Constable Jones, Ramsgate. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 83.— Abergavenny ( County).— Drowned in the Monmouthshire Canal, the body of A MAN, age about 45, length 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown; dress old dark double- breasted jacket, black buttons, double- breasted light cord vest and trousers, light plaid flannelette shirt, blue neckerchief, web belt, heavy nailed boots, appearance of a farm labourer. Found in pockets— several pawntickets relating to articles pledged at Aberavon, Tredegar, Merthyr Tydvil and Newport, and a pocket- book beaming the name of William Hill, Swansea, South Wales. Information to Supt. Davies, Abergavenny. LUTEST INFORMATION, APPREHENSION SOUGHT. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 91.— Kettering ( County).— For stealing ( bailee), 13th inst.— A " Cleveland" full roadster bicycle, " Model 22 " on name- plate, No. 68241 stamped on frame side of seat pillar, 24- in. frame, lap joints to head, upturned reversible handle- bar, lf- in. Palmer roadster tyres ( ribbed), fitted with a Grose gear- case, geared to 68, seven- teeth chain wheel on back hub, Plymouth wooden rims with aluminium lining, Garford cavalry saddle ( black), rat- trap pedals with toe clips, green leather tool- bag— A man, who gave the names of GREEN, ITTLT - J T"'": c\ ? about 25, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion rather dark, clean sbaved ; dress, dust coat, riding breeches with leather pads, brown leather leggings, old black kid gloves, hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Andrews, Kettering. PERSON IN CUSTODY. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 92.— Dewsbury ( County). — VALENTINE GRACE, alias FULTON, Case No. 78, 23rd inst., has been identified as Ernest Woodhead, a native of Rotherham, and committed for trial at Wakefield Quarter Sessions. Information to Supt. Midgley, County Police Office, Dewsbury. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 93.— V Division.— 27th inst., by housebreaking — 8 brooches ( 1st, an oval shaped silver, beaded edge; 2nd, a gold whip and horseshoe ; 3rd, a gold round, beaded edge, knob in centre ; 4th, a silver horseshoe and whip ; 5tli, a plain silver horseshoe ; 6th, a plain round silver ; 7th, three horseshoes, silver gilt; 8th, a silver safety- pin, " F " in centre); 4 bracelets ( 1st, a silver band, 1 in. wide, chased ; 2nd, a silver band, \ in. wide, chased ; 3rd, a silver bangle ; 4th, a gold bangle, with two horseshoes in centre) ; 2 necklaces ( 1st, a red coral; 2nd, a silver ditto, with small silver balls hanging); a plain gold oval shaped locket; 4 pins ( 1st, a plain gold horseshoe ; 2nd, a gold fly ditto, set pearls on wings; 3rd, an enamelled fox head, set in gold ; 4th, a plain round gold ditto, with pearl in centre) ; 2 rings ( 1st, a silver buckle ; 2nd, a lady's half- hoop ditto, set 5 moonstones, centre one missing); 3 coral studs, set in gold ; 4 plain gold ditto; a small gold cross; 2 silver boxes ( 1st, about 3 in. long, chased; 2nd, an oval- shaped ditto, about 2 in. long, chased); a white metal keyless watch, showing month of the year, date and day of week, spring broken ; and a lady's Abyssinian gold watch guard, snake pattern. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 94.— Metropolitan Police District, G Division.— FRED FITZGERALD, Case No. 4, 18th ult., and sentenced to 8 months imprisonment. 95.— Metropolitan Police District, K Division.— HENRY WILCOX, Case No.' 4, 16th inst., and remanded at West Ham Police Court. 96. — Northamptonshire, Kettering ( County).— ANNIE FLECKNER, Case No. 43, 25th ult., and committed for trial. MISSING. Since 9th inst., from Apley Park, Bridgnorth — SAMUEL BOWYER, age 22, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair light, clean shaved, eyes grey; dress, dark grey suit, light dust coat, stand up collar, light lace boots, a groom. There is reason for believing that the above has been drowned in the River Severn and, if such be the case, a reward of £ 5 will be paid by Mrs. W. 0. Foster, Apley Park, Bridgnorth, for information leading to the recovery of the body. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Wellington, Salop. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 80.— Sheffield ( City) .— 18th inst., by shop- breaking— Ladies' gold Geneva watches, Nos. 28110, 206638, 135554; silver lever watches, Nos. 436, " Vassal, Scarboro," 3822, 8274, 4464, 1260, 1579, " Jones, Strand," 4050, 3401, 7840, 14177, 82483, 24680, 31695 " Johnson, Oldham," 14069, 10609, 12193, 26001 " Bright & Sons, Sheffield." 41037, 70974, 10945, 17741 " Kenner, Liverpool" ; Boston lever watches, Nos. 1250, 72216, 1229489 ; Waltham ditto, Nos. 103247; silver watches, Nos. 132, 67560, 15009 ; gentlemen's silver Genevas, Nos. 26, 787, 1605, 7419, 1509, 8738, 5472, 3200, 5782, 7700, 8700, 6936, 1007, 1422. 3979, 31246, 31990, 50449, 28444, 17435, 19880, 21509, 16160, 47560, 28597, 45325, 43050, 24194, 37139,33794,11106, 13857, 69361 10315, 79000, 35369, 38783, 16493, 16642, 24818,36910, 55600, 45155, 62869, 60798,62101, 86648, 55512, 34584, 77126, 41561, 56726, 57438, 74157, 20127, 46765, 47753, 33984, 25763, 50642, 72298, 50838, 46147, 32473, 23078, 48933, 26113. 64137, 39635, 57428, 37096, 27580 " Hunter," 108168, 210859, 124471, 201317, 124770, 339935, 190563, 117798, 275455, 138377, 124460, 110484; ladies' silver Genevas, Nos. 5513, 5177, 5518, 2507, 6139, 1445, 6989, 9841, 8165, 8312, 28114, 32906, 71955, 44581, 55453, 20812, 27671, 37872, 12622, 32907, 71914, 44338, 25309, 24474, 83996, 20013, 16298, 44605, 23908, 71943, 17973, 35402, 24582, 14378,56697,17875,84314,117225,276455,1026248; silver chronograph watches, Nos. 111,3908,48280, 29235, 55525, 462501; silver verge watches, Nos. 139, 1649, 2028, 3503, 2617, 3286, 4096, 10835; APPREHENSIONS. 84.— Carnarvonshire, Conway ( County).— JOHN SMITH, Case No. 15, 16th inst., at Belfast. 85.— Cheshire, Macclesfield ( County).— HAROLD HILL, Case No. 7, 29th July last. 86.— Hampshire, Basingstoke ( County). — H. WINDEBANK, Case No. 22, 23rd inst. 87.— Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead ( County). - MAUD G1NN, Case No. 28, 23rd inst. 88. — Montgomeryshire, Newtown ( County).— THOMAS REES, Case No. 16, and RICHARD WILLIAMS, Case No. 17, 9th Sept. last. 89.— Suffolk, Ipswich ( Borough)- WILLIAM HENRY SOAR, Office No. 2902- 98, Case No. 65, 18th November, 1898. 90.— Sussex ( East), Hastings ( Borough).— HENRY MORRIS, Case No. 53, 23rd inst. IjOKDON : PJWNTBD FOR HER MAJESTY'S STATIONARY OFFICE BY HARMER AND HARLEY, LTD., 39 TO 44 COWPER STREET FINSBTJRY, B. C.