T U B GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. N E W SERIES. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1899. VOL. XVI., No. 1580. R E C J U l i A T I O K T 1 All announcement* 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. , J. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. . • 3 Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, i/ sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 6. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of 15s. per portrait, and of 7s. 6d. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article. t. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person is reouired to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Annxmrwements 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 apprehensir" or recovery, at once transmit to th « Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in Ike next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the. insertion of amy announcement will bt wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so ox t. o 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, ami accompanied' by a covering letter. 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. Announcements concerning property lost or persons . missing can only be accepted <> » payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. II. ANDERSON. Editor, 11. 12 13, SPECIAL NOTICE, IDENTIFICATION OF PRISONERS. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT THE EDITOR requests that Chief Officers of Police, when forwarding for identification by the Metropolitan Police the Photographs and descriptive forms of Persons in custody, will please see that the specific offence is stated, e. g. :— Stealing £ 1,000 from' bank ; stealing pair of boots from shop door ; stealing bale of silk, van unattended, & c., & c. This may often prove a ready means of recognition, and Judges have recently complained of the absence of such particulars in dealing with previous convictions. INDEX TO SPECIAL NOTICES AND CAUTIONS Which have appeared in the POLICE GAZETTE during the past twelve months. ARCHER'S TABLET CO., I l l , Great Russell Street, W. C. ( P. G., No. 1480, March 4th, 1898). ASTORIA, —,. 52, Maida Vale, London, Dealer in Dogs. ( P. G., No. 1510, June 17th, 1898). BROWN," PROFESSOR," 1A, Hackney Road, London, N. E. ( P. G., No. 1536, September 16th, 1898). CARVER, alias R. B. HAYDON, J. V. WOODS, G. S. VANNER, G. WINGFIELD, & c., frauds on dressmakers. ( P. G., No. 1518, July 15th, 1898). CROWN PERFUMERY CO., 34, Arlington Street, Clerkenwell. ( P. G., No. 1550, November 4, 1898), D ASM AIL, A., Box 171, Langdale House, Walthainstow. ( P. G., No. 1536, September 16tli, 1898). DRAPERY FRAUD. ( P. G., No. 1572, January 20th, 1899). FRAIN," MADAME," IA, Hackney Road, London, N. E. ( P. G., No. .1536, September 16th, 1898). . HAMBURG LOTTERIES. ( P. G., No. 1556, November 25th, 1898). MAY, GARLAND & Co., 18, Carburton Street, London, W. ( P. G., No. 1502, May 20tli, 1898). PRESS RUG CO., 58a, Lauriston Road, Hackney, London. ( P. G., No. 1488, April 1st, 1898). SELMES, ROBERT, Gamekeeper, & c. ( P. G. No. 1474, February 11th, 1898). SPANISH SWINDLE. ( P. G., No. 1546, October 21st, 1898). TANQUEREY, A., 9, Rue de St. Petersbourg, Paris, free portrait fraud. ( P. G. No. 1548, October 28, and No. 1554, November 18, 1898). ZUILIA PERFUMERY CO., 13, Rosebery Avenue, E. C. ( P. G., No. 1478, February 25th, 1898). METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT l. Criminal Investigation Hepartmentm— For forgery and larceny— FREDERICK MACNABB GOUGH, age 34, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, round features, hair, whiskers ( cut close) and moustache light, eyes light blue, short nose, scars on face, walks briskly; wearing a blue Melton cloth overcoat, black velvet collar, black hard felt hat. Has been employed as an assistant inspector under the Swine Fever Act. Supposed known to police of Chester, Manchester, Cardiff, Penarth, and Pontypool. Warrant issued. 2.— C Divisionm — For stealing £ 47— SAMUEL HARRIS, late secretary to a friendly society, age 60, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion ruddy, high cheek bones, pointed beard and moustache, hair and eyes grey, closes his eyes when speaking, rolling gait; dress, black morning coat and vest, dark trousers, black soft felt hat. A bootmaker ; native" of Plymouth. May seek employment at good- class bootmakers'. Warrant issued. 3. G Division.— For stealing, 7th inst., a Colt's 6- chamber revolver and about £ 83— ARTHUR SIMMONDS or SYMMONDS, age 18 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh ( pimples on face), hair light,' eyes grey, thick nose, walks with long strides and turns his toes inwards ; dress, dark clothes, brown cap. A barman ; native of Deptford. 4.- N Division.— For obtaining horses- and goods by fictitious cheques— G. PRESTON, alias BAKER, age about 30, height 5 ft, 6 in., complexion fair, pointed chin, hair brown, moustache light, eyes, grey, front teeth project, speaks with country accent; dress, brown suit, black hard felt liat or grey cap, fawn colour overcoat. MRS. PRESTON ( wife of above), age about 26, height 5 ft, ti in., complexion fair, hair light brown, of smart appearance; wearing a long fawn racing coat, black hat trimmed feathers or brown felt hat with white feathers. Warrants issued. 5.— P Division. — For felony— JAMES BAKER, alias WESTERHAM, age 32, height 6 ft. 4^ in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, slight light, moustache, eyes grey ; B and dot left arm, indistinct marks right, first right finger deformed, scar on chin, over right eyebrow and right cheek, varicose veins both legs ; dress, dark clothes, cap, heavy lace boots. A labourer ; native of Croydon. May be found sleeping in outhouses in Kent or Surrey. Warrant issued. 6.— X Division.-— For rape— A MAN of colour, known as BLACK BILL, age 45, height 5 ft. 4 in., hair ( curly) and eyes black ; dress, black coat and vest, cord trousers, brown cap, lace boots. A South African. Has been employed at Sanger's Circus. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 7.— For embezzlement— WILLIAM WICKS, late of 51, Clifford Gardens, Kensal Rise, age 40, height about 5 ft. 9 in., thick- set, complexion florid, moustache and side whiskers ( turning grey) brown, has the appearance of a heavy drinker. A traveller in the cigar and cigarette trade. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BEDFORDSHIRE. 8 . B i g g l e s w a d e ( County).— For obtaining, 30th ult., at Potton Horse Fair, by a worthless cheque, a dark brown mare, 14 hands 2 in., hog mane, short tail, well bred— T. BISHOP, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 6 in., rather stout build, hair dark, clean shaved, eyes brown ; dress, long dark overcoat, dark trousers, black hard felt hat. Recently resided at Brixton, S. W. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Baldwin, Biggleswade. BRECONSHIRE. 9.^- Crickhowell ( County). — For nonappearance to a summons for stealing cabbage plants— WILLIAM MORGAN, alias DAVIES, age aboui 55, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, full beard ( turning grey); dress, old dark suit and black hard felt hat. A labourer; native of Govilon, Monmouthshire. May be. found working at collieries, public works, farm houses, Or staying at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wiiiterson, Crickhowell. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 10.— Aylesbury { County).— For long firm frauds— GEORGE STEVENSON, alias GEORGE ISITT, HARVEY, HAWKINS, and MARSH, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light ; ALFRED OSCAR LEESON, alias CARR, age 25 to 28, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache dark. Both of good address. They advertise in provincial papers for game, etc., and for several months past have obtained large quantities of game and fish, and have traded in 4 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1899. the names of LLOYD & PAYNE, HARVEY & BENTLEY, and GEORGE STEVENSON & CO., Fish and Game Merchants, at Regent's Park, London, Maidenhead, and Aylesbury respectively. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pitson, Aylesbury. 11.— High Wycombe ( Borough).— For inflicting grievous bodily harm, 21st ult.— ALFRED PUSEY, alias BRICKEY, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion very dark, hair, moustache and eyes dark, stoops forward when walking; dress ( supposed), old brown jacket, dark trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A rag and bone gatherer, native of Penn, Bucks. Stays at low beer houses and common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sparling, High Wycombe. CA MBRSDGESHIRE. 1 2 . — C a m b r i d g e ( Borough).— For forgery and embezzlement— OSWALD GEORGE SMITH, age 38, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers and moustache very dark, very nearsighted and wears spectacles; dress when last seen, 24th ult., brown jacket suit, black and white tie, brown peak cap, red, white and black silk muffler, lace boots, black serge Chesterfield overcoat, wears a gold curb Albert. A shoemaker; native of Cambridge. Recently employed as a secretary to a building society; may endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cambridge. CHESHIRE. 13.— Egremont ( County).— For embezzling £ 3— DAVID BROWN, age 23, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion and hair dark, clean shaved; dress, grey morning ( coat) suit, hard felt hat. A native of Manchester Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Egremont. DEVONSHIRE. 14.— Exeter ( County).— For larceny— JOHN WILLIAMS, alias THOMAS PHILLIPS, age about 19, height 5 ft. 3 A in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, anchor, heart, and H. H. on left arm, wrist and hand; dress, blue suit, guernsey and cap, brown muffler, sidespring boots with block fronts. A native of Caerphilly. Previously convicted of larceny and fraud. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. 15.— Tarts testy ( County). — For bigamy— EDWIN WILLIAM DIMMER, alias GEORGE SWAN, and WILLETT, age 44, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) and heavy moustache dark, sometimes wears close cut whiskers ; dress, brown mixture tweed suit, reefer coat, tweed cap, heavy lace boots ; may be wearing spectacles, can speak 4 languages. A pedlar, holding certificate issued at Weymouth in the name of GEORGE WILLETT ; native of Portsmouth. May endeavour to obtain contributions from clergymen. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Roberts, Torquay. DURHAM. 16.— Durham ( City).— For neglecting to maintain his wife and family— THOMAS JONES, age about 32, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, rather long face, hair black, eyes ( large) dark, is addicted to drink ; dress, usually in dark clothes, small light coloured neckerchief, dark peak cap. A miner ; native of Oakenshaw, Durham. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Smith, Durham. 17 South Shields ( Borough). — For rape on a girl under the age of 16, on 5th ult.— JAMES SMITH HUME, age 22, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion fair, round face, hair brown, clean shaved ; dress, black jacket suit, black cloth cap, black tie. A seaman. Warrant issued. , Information to Chief Constable Morant, South Shields. ESSEX. 18.— Brentwood County).— For deserting his wife and children— HENRY BELL, age 40 ( looks younger), height about 5 ft. 10 in , complexion fresh, hair and small moustache dark brown, eyes blue, left thumb deformed ; dress, dark coat, dark speckled trousers, lace boots. A milkman ; native of Dagenham, Essex. Absconded in June, 1898. He was a guard on the London, Brighton, & South Coast Railway in 1892, and afterwards sentenced at the Central Criminal Court to 10 months imprisonment for larceny. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood. 19.— Chelmsford ( County).— For stealing £ 20, 2nd inst., at Broomfield — WILLIAM BROWN, age 16, height 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair light brown, very thin legs ; dress, rough brown overcoat with large cape, dark knickers and stockings, blue cap, lace boots. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. 20. Epping ( County).— For obtaining goods by false pretences at Harlow, 7th inst.— JAMES SUCKLING ( supposed false), age about 22, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., rather thin build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache, and eyes ( full) dark, finger nails very short ; dress, black diagonal coat and vest, brown tweed trousers, dark blue tie, light grey cap, light lace boots ( all new). A cowman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Womack, Epping, or to Inspector Gibbons, Harlow. 21.- Soisthend- on- Sea ( County).— For stealing £ 20 in penny and halfpenny postage stamps, and. £ 50 10s.— FREDERICK JAMES COPE, age 32, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown, side whiskers, eyes blue ; wearing a long grey overcoat and black hard felt hat. A grocer's manager; native of Temple Cloud, Bristol ; previously employed at Bournemouth. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea. FORFARSHIRE. 22.- Dundee ( City).— For embezzling £ 400, entrusted to him for investment— PETER KINNEAR WHITE, age 34, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, full round face, hair brown, heavy reddish moustache, short sighted and wears glasses ; dress, black corded cloth coat and vest, light trousers, heavy dark overcoat with black velvet collar, satin hat, Melton cloth gaiters, lace boots. A solicitor ; absconded 3rd ult. MayT be accompanied by his wife. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Dewar, Dundee. GL DUCES TERSHIRE. 23.- Bristol ( City).— For failing to report— Licence holder HENRY WILSON, alias WILLIAMS, NEWMAN, ADAMS, AMBROSE, BAKER and LLOYD, Office No. 228- 99, age 37, height 5 ft. 8 | in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown ; scar back and top of head, left eyebrow, boil scars on belly and chest, mole between shoulders, burn scar inside left wrist : a hairdresser. Sentenced at Cardiff, 14th October, 1896, to 3 years penal servitude for stealing money. Licenced 20th January, 1899. W. 350. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 24. Basingstoke ( County) — For larceny, 7th inst.— JAMES HARMSWORTH, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft 6 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown ; dress, dark blue reefer jacket, ( supposed) cord trousers, black hard felt hat. A labourer; native of Basingstoke. Usually sleeps out. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Hale, Basingstoke. 25.— Ringwood ( County).— For neglecting to maintain his wife and family— THOMAS ENGLAND, age 30 to 35, height 5ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache light brown, weak eyes, is addicted to drink ; dress, an old blue military undress serge twill or fustian trousers, grey cloth cap. A sawyer ; native of Bridgwater. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Courtney, Ringwood. 2C\ - Portsmouth ( Borough).— For stealing from his lodgings, 5th inst —- An old violin in black case lined with green baize or blue cloth, very old and moth- eaten ; 1 flageolet ( supposed 4 keys), dark cocoanut. wood, B flat; 1 dark blue mackintosh, nearly new, " A. Cook " in large white letters on inside near collar ; 1 black overcoat, plaid lining, deep velvet collar, usual pockets, single breasted— A MAN who gave the name of WILLIAM SUMMERS, age about 19, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion and hair dark, clean shaved : dress, dark blue or black jacket and vest, dark trousers ( supposed of same material), stand- up collar, white silk tie with gold colour horseshoe pin, hard bowler hat, button boots. An electrician, had with him a pneumatic bicycle. He left behind a collar marked " Pelfrey and Brown, Piccadilly," a plaid cap, two shirts marked " H. H. O.," 1 silk handkerchief marked " H. M." Information to the Chief Constable, T*> wn Hall, Portsmouth. 27. Southampton ( Borough). — For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— TED FOSTER ( supposed false), age 26, height about 5 ft. 4 in., thin face, hair light, clean shaved; dress, black ( double- breasted) coat, black trousers, black alpine hat. Supposed a clerk. Warrant issued. 28. - Southampton ( Borough). — For embezzlement— W. SMITH, age 30, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion ruddy, hair ( bald on top) and heavy moustache ginger ; dress, light pepper and salt coloured tweed suit, skull cap. Has been employed CLS • CL draper's porter; was formerly a furniture packer. Absconded 20th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 29.— Ledbury ( County).— For non- payment of fine and costs, amounting to £ 2 5s. 9d., for wilful damage— EDWARD ROBERTS, alias LITTLE TEDDY, age 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion, hair, long moustache and eyes dark; dress, brown coat, black trousers, black bowler hat, strong lace boots. A native of Shrewsbury. Hawks oranges and herrings, and collects rabbit skins. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. HERTFORDSHIRE. 30.- Ware ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences, lst inst.— A MAN, age about 36, short, complexion very pale, hair light brown, sandy whiskers and moustache ; dress, thick black overcoat, black hard felt hat. He collects subscriptions for a person in the neighbourhood whom he represents to be ill, and produces a book containing the names of well- known local residents. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Duke, Ware. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 31.— Norman Cross ( County).— For embezzlement— GEORGE KING, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, mole on face, walks lame, right leg being shorter than the left, impediment in speech. He will probably seek employment at engineering or cycle works. May be accompanied by his wife, age about 36, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fair, hair dark, sharp features. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Allen, Norman Cross, Peterborough. ISLE OF WIGHT. 32.- Newport ( County).— For stealing £ 5, 20th ult., at Freshwater — HARRY WILLS ( supposed false), age about 17, height about 5 ft. 5 in., hair light brown, eyes grey ; dress, brown check jacket and vest, blue serge trousers, light skull cap, new shoes. A tramp; frequents common lodging houses ; plays a mouth organ. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hale, Newport. KENT. M.— West Mailing ( County).— On commitment warrant, having been sentenced to 15 days imprisonment for drunkenness— HARRY FIELD, age about 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, large head and mouth, one upper front tooth broken: dress, dark suit, light dust coat, brown hard felt hat, light boots. May be found with butchers. 34. — Wast Mailing ( County). — For deserting his wife and family — JAMES MANTLE, age about 50, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes grey. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hoare, West Mailing. 3;}. Maidstone ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 20 by fraud— JOSEPH FRANKS, alias POOLE, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft, 3 or 4 in., stout build, complexion ruddy, full face, broad features, hair, whiskers and moustache ( turning grey) light, heavy eyebrows; dress, light brown mixture coper's coat and vest, dark trousers, white tie, leather gaiters, grey skull cap. He advertises horses for sale and warrants them to be sound, & G., but they are afterwards found to lie worthless Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Mackintosh, Maidstone. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1899. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 last seen, snow- flake mixture suit, slate- coloured overcoat, billycock hat. Sentenced at Manchester Assizes, 21st February, 1891, to 3 years penal ser- PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. CARNARVONSHIRE. 36.— Bangor ( County).— Portrait and description of HARRIS WOOLFSON, r.'/' as WILSON, a Russian, whose apprehension is sought for larceny ( bailee). Age 35 to 38, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, complexion sallow ( blotched), full face, hair, moustache and f mall MONMOUTHSHIRE. 38. — Risoa ( County).— Woodcut portrait and description of GEORGE ARTHUR MARSH, whose apprehension is sought for deserting his wife and family. Age 30. height 5 ft, 4 in., slight build, hair and slight moustache black, eyes dark and moustache dark, stoops slightly and is rather lame in left leg through rheumatism, clumsy slouching gait, affected tone in speech ; dress, dark coat and vest, tweed trousers, dark twill overcoat, square top felt hat, stand- up collar, wears a gold ring with bloodstone. May assume the names of Younger or Black. Absconded 16th ult., and may endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Boyd, Central Police Chambers, Glasgow. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 40.—- Bradford ( City).— Portrait and description of Expiree JOHN MALONE, alias PATRICK COX, JOHN WILLIAMS, JONES and SULLIVAN, Office No. 2475- 98, whose apprehension is sought for possessing coining implements. Age 53, height 5 ft. S in., complexion fresh, hair light brown ( bald on top), eyes blue, abscess scars left of neck and under chin, brown moles right upper and fore arm, back of right wrist and under right nipple, faint ring 3rd left finger; dress when LEICESTERSHIRE. 46.— Leicester ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 10 by false pretences— H. A. WALKER, age 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair light brown inclined to sandy, eyes brown, V shape scar 011 forehead, rather round shouldered, splay footed ; wearing dark grey tweed suit. He represents that he is a collector to an assurance company and advertises for a collector to take over vitude for uttering counterfeit coin. Had his licence revoked at Manchester 23rd July, 1896, and liberated on licence 15th August last. O. U. 360. Information to Chief Constable Ross, Bradford. side whiskers dark, thick iips, broad nostrils, stoops slightly ; wearing blue overcoat with astrachan collar and cuffs, light gaiters. A jeweller's traveller. Is believed to be travelling the country pledging the stolen property. See Case No. 10, 3rd inst. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Inspector Rowland, Bangor. LANARKSHIRE. 37.— Glasgow ( City). — Portrait and description of ALEXANDER YOUNGER PEATTIE, a writer of the firm of Peattie, Macintyre, and Laird, Glasgow, whose apprehension is sought for theft during the past year of American and other securities to the value of £ 6,820, and for theft of £ 480 on 17tli Dec. Age 45, height about 5 ft. 11 in., heavy build, complexion very sallow, hair thin, whiskers, brown. A plasterer; belongs to the Plasterers' Society. May be found in London. A Reward of £ 1 will be paid by the Guardians of the Newport Union for such information as will lead to the arrest of Marsh. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Parry, Risca. OXFORDSHIRE. 39.— Chipping Norton ( County).— Portrait and description of E. GRANT, whose apprehension is sought for uttering a forged cheque for £ 137 5s., on 10th inst, Age 35, height 6 ft., of rather stout build, complexion fair, hair dark L& MCASH1RE. 41. Ksrkham ( County).— For stealing £ 3 at St. Anne's, 9th inst.— JOHN SMITH, age 14, height 4 ft. 6 in., stiff build, complexion fresh, broad features, high forehead, hair light brown, eyes blue ; dress, blue cloth jacket, cord vest, black and blue striped trousers, black and white woollen scarf, speckled cloth cap, lace boots. A golf caddie. Information to Supt. Ormerod, Kirkham. 42.— Leigh ( County).— For embezzlement— JOHN LOUGHLIN, age 15, height 4 ft. 8 to 10 in., complexion pale, thin face, hair dark ; dress, blue cord suit, black stockings, round cap, lace boots ( Warrington Workhouse clothing). Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. 43.— Blackburn ( Borough)— For failing to report— Licence holder THOMAS ASPIN, alias JOHN THOMAS FIELDING, WILLIAM SMITH, and WILLIAM KNIGHT, Office No. 2244- 98, age 36, height 5 ft. in., complexion dark, hair dark brown ( thin), eyes grey, left thumb nail deformed, brown mole left forearm and right side of back, scars top and back of head, on chin, and left forefinger, varicose veins inside left leg. A labourer or weaver; native of Blackburn. Sentenced at Kendal, 7th April, 1893, to 7 years penal servitude and 5 years police supervision for housebreaking. Licenced 1st August, 1898. J. T. 5. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Lewis, Blackburn. brown, moustache, scar top of forehead near parting, partly concealed by the hair; well educated, of smart appearance and affable manner; dress, light dust coat, striped trousers, light tie, black bowler hat, button boots. Frequents north country towns. May be found at temperance hotels. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Keal, Chipping Norton. ii.— Salford ( Borough).— For failing to report— Licence holder HENRY WILLIAMSON, alias JONES, JOHN WARD, JAMES GRAHAM, THOMAS EDGE and EDWARDS, Office No. 138- 99, age 51, height 5 ft. 8£- in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scars back left wrist, left forearm, left forefinger and thumb, third joint right little finger enlarged, scar right cheek bone, 2 moles left side of chest. A labourer; native of Edinburgh. Sentenced at Salford on 21st May, 1896, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 14tli ult. R. D. W. 592. Information to Chief Constable Hallam, Salford. 45. - Wigan ( Borough).— For obtaining goods by false pretences-- A MAN, age " 5 to 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair dark brown, moustache light ; dress, dirty brown suit, brown soft hat. He ' calls on florists representing that he has been sent to hire some plants which he disposes of and decamps. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Bell, Chief Constable, Wigan. 4 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1899. his book, from whom he receives money as a guarantee and then absconds. Is wanted on several charges. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leicester. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 47.— Newport ( Borough). •— For embezzling over £ 200, 7th Dec.— HENRY VINCENT PITMAN, age 23, height 5 ft. 3 in., hair ( rather short) brown, moustache light, peculiar eyes, stutters, carries his head forward, stoops and turns his toes inwards when walking, two front upper teeth deficient ; dress, dark brown jacket suit, fawn colour covert coat, bow tie, black soft felt hat. A clerk, book- keeper and shorthand writer. He was a street preacher, and may endeavour to obtain employment through Young Men's Christian Associations or ministers, or may join the Salvation Army. Absconded 28th Dec. He may be accompanied by his wife, age 22, short, slight build, fair complexion, brown hair, grey eyes ; dress, short green jacket, black dress, brown felt hat trimmed brown velvet. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, Newport. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 48.— Welshpool { County).— On commitment warrant, having been convicted of larceny— THOMAS THOMPTSON, alias MATTOSA, MADDOCKS, TURNER and TUNNER, age 28, height 5 ft. 8i in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light, eyes hazel, 2 slight cut marks between thumb and 1st finger left hand, on top lip and right cheek, anchor inside right forearm; dressed as a canal boatman. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Crowden, Welshpool. NORFOLK. 1 3 . - Walsingham ( County).— For embezzling £ 4, 16th ult., at Helhoughton— HENRY JOHN BRUNTON, age 32, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in , complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, a woman, cannon and peacock, 1895, tattooed both arms; dress, light jacket and vest, worsted cord breeches, brown leather leggings, light cap. A baker ; native of Helhoughton ; served 4 years in the 2nd Yorkshire Regiment Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harvey, Walsingham. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 50.— Wellingborough ( County). — For shopbreaking, 14tli ult., and stealing about 10s.— FREDERICK HODGES, alias GROOM, age 20, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes blue ; will probably have cut scars on right hand ; dress, dark blue serge jacket and vest, black cloth trousers, coloured muffler, black hard felt hat. A shoe rivetter ; native of Wellingborough. Was invalided from the Royal Artillery at Aldershot about September, 1898. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Alexander, Wellingborough. STAFFORDSHIRE. 51.- Burslem ( County). — For larceny ( bailee)— Expiree GEORGE EDWARD ALDIS, alias GEORGE EDWARD WILCOX, Office No. 42225, age 30, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, scar left jaw, mother's mark near navel; when last seen dressed in grey plaid cap, dark striped trousers, brown Melton cloth overcoat, and purple and black plaid scarf ( both stolen at Burslem). Called at Newcastleunder- Lyme Workhouse 9th inst., and absconded with his wife and child. Sentenced at Preston 26th November, 1890, to 12 months imprisonment and 4 years police supervision for stealing a mare ; previously convicted at Stafford, Wolverhampton, and Chester. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Superintendent Hill, Burslem. 52 — Stafford { County). — Escaped from Stafford Prison, 13th inst.— Convict JOHN GARLICK, alias JOHN DIXON, JOHN STUART DIXON, JOHN GRANT, JOHN HENRY, and JOHN MASON, Office No. 2140- 97, age 39, height 5 ft. l i in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes bluish grey, scars above both eyes, large mole right' side of breast and left side of neck, cut mark each side of forehead, point of second left finger. Native of Hesketh Bank, Lancashire. Last convicted at Liverpool, 28th November last, for obtaining goods and credit by false pretences at Ashton- in- Makerfield, and sentenced to five years penal servitude; previously convicted at Bolton, Leicester, Stafford, Preston, and Liverpool; dressed in prison garb when he escaped. A carpenter. See Case No. 71, 9th September, and Case No. 82, 7th October last. Information to the Chief Constable, Stafford. 53.— West Bromwich ( Count!/). ~ For stealing £ 20 14s. 6d., 26th ult— MATILDA WINTER, alias GRAY and JONES, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair ( frizzed in front) and rather large eyes dark ; a gipsy. She obtained the above sum from a person on the pretence of telling her fortune. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Whitehurst, West Bromwich. SUFFOLK. 54.— Lowestoft { County).— For deserting his family, leaving them chargeable to the Mutford and Lot. hingland Union during September, 1898— PERCY ATHOL WOODS, age about 24, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark. A seaman; native of Lowestoft. Supposed on board a collier or trader sailing out of South Shields. A Reward of £ 1 will be paid by the Guardians of the Mutford and Lothingland Union to the Officer arresting, and £ 1 for such information as will lead to the arrest of Woods. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. 55.— Ipswich ( Borough). — For stealing a gold watch ( recovered) and a lady's silver watch, dent in back of case, much worn, silver chain attached — HARRY LITTLEBURN, alias COLLINS, age 33, height 5 ft., complexion swarthy, hair and moustache black, heavy eyebrows, eyes dark, tattooed on both arms, figure of woman on one ; dress, blue guernsey, black vest, blue cloth trousers, black and brown check cap. Stated he came from Southampton, and was a mate on the ship " Florence." May be found at shipping offices or at docks. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Colonel Russell, Chief Constable, Ipswich. SURREY. 56.— Guildford ( County).— For embezzlement at Knaphill— JOHN NORTH, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes grey, ring tattooed on third left finger, flowers on left arm. A butcher's assistant. May endeavour to enlist. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Page, Guildford. 57.- Reigate ( Borough).— For embezzlement, 18th ult.— HARRY FLOWER, age 15 or 16, height 5 ft. 1 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue ; dress, dark overcoat, grey tweed jacket and vest, dark trousers and cap, black leather leggings A baker's assistant. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Metcalfe, Redhill. SUSSEX ( East). 08.— East Grinstead ( County). — For stealing from her lodgings, a silver brooch ( recovered)— CLARA SEYMORE, alias BROWN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair ( curl both sides of forehead) black, eyes ( sunken) dark, front upper teeth broken off; dress, greyish blue jacket, dark skirt, black and white sailor hat, may be wearing a three- quarter new black frieze jacket, 3 large braided buttons both sides of front, trimmed black braid, black skirt with black satin stripe, red cross in front of band. She takes lodgings and absconds without paying. Occasionally employed at laundries. Warrant issued. Information to Superintendent Relf, East Grinstead. 59.-— Hailsham ( County).— For failing to report— Licence holder JAMES LUXFORD, alias WILLIAM LUXFORD, Office No. 864- 98, age 51, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), moustache and side whiskers light brown, eyes grey ; scars outside left forearm, outside left wrist, front left thumb, fore, middle and ring fingers, right fore and upper arm, and left side of back ; mole centre of back. A butcher ; native of Rotherfield. Sentenced at Brighton, 25th June, 1894, to 5 years penal servitude for obtaining goods by fraud. Licenced 24th March, 1898. B. G. M. U. 1106. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Elphinstone, Hailsham. 60.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing ( bailee), 4th inst., a grey plaid morning coat, usual pockets, slate- coloured lining— WILLIAM TAYLOR, age about 26, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair ( frizzy) black, slight moustache and side whiskers dark, beard about a week's growth, small thin face, wearing the above coat, black serge vest, grey trousers with fine stripe, light stripe cap with large peak, black tie with blue and yellow stripes, heavy lace boots. Absconded 4th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, Eastbourne. 61.— Hove { Borough).— For non- payment of maintenance arrears— JAMES PATTENDEN, age 26, height 5 ft. 91 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache reddish brown, eyes blue, large nose ; dress, black serge suit, striped cloth cap. A carpenter ; native of Hove. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. SUSSEX ( West). 62.— Worthing ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences — J. W. TALBOT TREDRE, age about 55, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, hair turning grey, small eyes, usually wears glasses, teeth discoloured ; CHARLES TALBOT TREDRE, age about 21, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair light brown, slight light moustache, teeth discoloured. Both may assume the name of TALBOT, and seek employment at theatres, etc., as scene painters. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. WARWICKSHIRE. 63.— Longford ( County).— For stealing £ 4, 28th ult. — THOMAS WILLIAMS, alias THORNEYCROFT, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, thin face, hair ( parted in centre) light brown, slight side whiskers and moustache light, eyes blue, long thin nose. A bricklayer, native of Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire ; recently employed at Clapham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Prosser, Longford, near Coventry. 64. Solihull ( County). — For obtaining £ 2 2s. by fraud— H. E. THORNE, age 56 to 60, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark, moustache ( cut close) grey, very stout and bloated. He travels the country selling books and obtaining orders for same. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Carbis, Solihull. WORCESTERSHIRE. 65 — Kidderminster ( Borough). — For failing to report— Supervisee GEORGE BRINDLEY, Office No, 186- 98. Age 25, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue. Female tattooed inside right forearm, cut scar over left eyebrow, right ankle lias been broken. Sentenced at Wolverhampton, 8th January, 1897, to 12 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision for stealing boots ; previously convicted at West Bromwich, Stafford, and Willenhall. Information to Chief Constable Bennett, Kidderminster. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 66.— Malton ( County).— For failing to report — Supervisee GEORGE LAWSON, Office No. 3701- 98, age 52, height 5 ft. 6 | in., complexion sallow, hair sandy ( turning grey), eyes hazel ; right arm injured, cut scars on knees. A labourer; native of Helmsley, Yorks. Sentenced at Hereford, 27th June last, to 6 months imprisonment and 7 years police supervision for housebreaking. Previously convicted at Shrewsbury, York, Winchester, Taunton, Bath, Carlisle and Northallerton. Information to Supt. Silversides, Malton. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1899. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 67.— Otley ( County).— For indecent assault— GEORGE JOHNSON, age 15 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue ; dress, dark brown overcoat, dark suit, dark mixture cap, red and white stripe tie, stand- up collar. A native of Guiseley, Yorks. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Strain, Otley. 68. Wakefieid ( City).— For stealing £ 9 10s., 1st inst.— ALICE WALTON, age 13, complexion pale, hair and eyes dark, scar on right temple ; dress, black dress, black jacket trimmed astrachan, brown hat trimmed with feathers and yellow rosette. A native of Leamington Spa. ROSE LAVINGTON, age 11, slight build, complexion fresh, hair ( curly) light, eyes hazel; dress, black cashmere skirt, alpaca bodice, brown jacket with large buttons, black velvet and scarlet hat. A native of London. Both were inmates of Fern House Home for Girls, Wakefield; absconded 1st inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Harris, Wakefield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. ESSEX. 69.— Brentwood ( County).— Remanded till 23rd inst. for obtaining money by false pretences — WILLIAM CONROY, alias WILLIAM DALTON, age 40, height 5 ft. 8£ in., complexion, hair and moustache dark, full round face, eyes brown, red birth mark outside corner of right eye, mole on right eyelid, of smart appearance and good address ; dress, black frock coat and vest, dark grey trousers, white tie, high silk hat, patent leather lace boots. He obtained money from licensed victuallers and tradesmen on the pre tence of inserting their names and photographs of their business in a Holiday Guide. Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood. PROPERTY STOLEN. Bank of England notes, Nos. 83348 to 83361, dated 19th Feb. 1896 ; 7 £ 200 ditto, Nos. 41224 to 41230, dated 8th Jan., 1897 ; 121 £ 100 ditto, Nos. 69480 to 69500, 74401 to 74450, and 77801 to 77850, dated 27 Jan., 1898 ; 22 £ 5 ditto, Nos. 94379 to 94400, dated 12 Sept., 1898. Whosoever shall give such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and recovery of the above Notes shall receive the above Reward, or a proportionate part thereof, according to the amount recovered, if such information be given within Three Calendar Months from 7th inst. Information to be given to Messrs. Mullens and Bosanquet, solicitors, 11, Queen Victoria Street, London, E. C., by whom the above Reward will be paid ; or to the Superintendent, Detective Department, City of London Police, 26, Old Jewry, London, E. C. (. 1 curb, others fancy patterns) ; .1 15ct. gold brooch, set 1 diamond and 7 or 8 pearls ; 2 pairs 9ct. gold earrings, round pattern, pearl in centre. The whole of the jewellery is marked with one or more of the letters as follows : SELFORGAIN for the shillings, and GODBEWITHUS for the pence. Clothing : 3 doz. silk handkerchiefs and mufflers, various colours ( new) ; 1 blue and white wool shirt, large size ; 1 army grey - woollen singlet ( new); 1 Grandille shirt, sateen shirt, 1 Ceylon shirt. Information to Chief Constable Morant, South Shields. A YRSHIRE. £ 5 REWARD. 72.— Ayr ( County).— Between 31st ult. and 3rd inst., from Ardrossan Harbour, a miniature horizontal steam engine complete, with cylinder 2f in. diameter, 5 in. stroke with worm on crank shaft, worm wheel and gearing, fly wheel and governor, cast iron sole plate 2 ft. 3 in. by 12 in.; used in connection with a foghorn. Supposed taken off by a vessel sailing from the harbour. The above Reward will be paid by the Ardrossan Harbour Company for such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and recovery of the engine. Information to the Chief Constable of Ayrshire, Ayr. OA MBRIDGESHIRE. 73.- Cambridge ( Borough).— 27th ult., from the University Laboratories, a " Haddon" pneumatic safety bicycle, No. 2113 either on head or under the bottom bracket, " Dunlop " solid rims, " Beeston" pneumatic tyres, brake and mudguards, diamond block chain, new spring saddle ( the " Empire"), flat handle- bars, cork handles, oilretaining hubs. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cambridge. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 70.— L Division.— 2nd inst,, by housebreaking— 8 brooches ( 1 gold, shape of bow of ribbon set one emerald and two pearls, 1 ditto oval set turquoise, 1 plain ditto bar shape, 1 ditto Indian make with locket attached set stones forming the word " Regard," 1 ditto old fashioned, hair in centre surrounded with amethysts, I ditto oval surrounded with pearls and two cloves drinking at fountain, 1 bar of brilliants five cluster in centre, 1 five- shilling piece enamelled George with earrings made of sixpences to match); 3 watches ( 1 lady's gold Geneva, white dial, 1 ditto gold dial, and 1 lady's silver hunter) ; 7 lady's rings ( 1 gold with hair in centre set pearls, date inside, 1 ditto set pink topaz brilliants each side, 1 ditto marquise, set turquoise and pearls, 1 ditto mourning, opens to show hair around band, 1 ditto set pearls and coral, 1 ditto filigree, set amethysts and pearls, 1 plain ditto set single stone) ; 1 silver and pearl book mark and paper cutter, shape of Afghan knife ; 1 green smelling bottle, R. R. in monogram on top ; 1 silver flat vinaigrette box ; 3 chains ( 1 lady's gold small link pattern with small gold cross and locket set garnets attached, 1 silver Albert with silver cross and franc piece attached, and 1 plain silver Albert); 5 bracelets ( 1 gold filigree pattern set two sapphires and three diamonds, 1 gold chased pattern, 1 French made ivy leaf pattern set pearls, 1 silver filigree buckle pattern, and 1 steel open pattern) ; 1 round crystal pendant gold rimmed on fine gold chain. By THREE MEN, one, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion and moustache dark; dress, dark clothes, white Cellar and tie, hard felt hat ; one, age about 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., thick dark moustache; dress, dark coat and vest, light trousers, dark cap. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. £ 1,000 REWARD. 71.— The undermentioned Bank of England notes which were stolen on the 23rd ult. ( Case No. 56, 27th ult.), are still outstanding : 14 £ 500 DERBYSHIRE. 74.— Glossop ( Borough).-.- Between 30th and 31st ult., by shopbreaking— silver English lever hunting watches, Nos. 25309 and 7047 ; 1 patent silver lever, No. 142601; 3 silver keyless ; 2 English levers ( one partly worn, " No. 2448, one with silver dial); 2 metal chronograph stopwatches ; 1 white metal hunting ' keyless Geneva, No. 48063 ; 1 black keyless watcli ; 1 lady's silver keyless watch, partly worn; 2 lady's silver keyless Genevas ( one with heart- shaped dial); 1 lady's black keyless watch ; 12 silver rings; 6 gold keeper rings ( two half round); 2 9- ct. gold wedding rings; 1 pair silver salts. Information to. the Chief Constable, Giossop. DURHAM. 75.- South Shields ( Borough).— 1st inst. by shopbreaking — Watches : 1 silver Geneva, silver dial, No. 2187128 ; 1 do., opal dial, No. 257 1 lady's do., No. 99521; 1 silver lever, silver dial, new, No. 290875 ; 1 silver Geneva, No 47709 1 lady's do., No. 66288 ; 1 do., No. 0935 : 1 silver lever, capped, new, No. 608284 ; 1 lady's 18ct. gold Geneva, No. 134079 ; 1 silver lever, minus cap No. 76238 ; 1 lady's 18ct. gold Geneva; 2 lady's oxydised steel watches, have name " G. Garter 1 white metal chronograph lever ; 1 white metal lever ; 1 gilt do.; 1. silver fusee lever, maker " Harry Albert, Durham " on movement; 3 silver gring barrel levers ; 4 silver Genevas; 1 gent's keyless silver Geneva ; 3 lady's 14ct. gold Genevas, Rings : <> 9ct. gold wedding ; 14 9ct. gold keepers, some flat, some chased, some half- round, 2 plain buckles and 2 chased buckles, the most of them scratched on inside F/ R ; 6 9ct. gold dress rings, gold hearts on top, 1 15ct. gold dress ring, set with diamond and ruby, scratched inside SG/ R ; 6 gold dress rings, set with pearls and garnets, scratched inside are letters G/ R ; 6 brilliant dress, scratched inside are letters L/ R.; 6 rings set with fancy stones, F/ R scratched inside ; 9 lady's 9ct. gold fancy gem rings. Bangles : 2 gold, chased ; 19ct. curb, with snap lock ; 1 9ct. gold bracelet, horse, shoe pattern. Alberts, & c. : 8 gent's silver curb 1 double silver curb ; 2 lady's fancy 9ct. gold, with flat pendants on end, suitable for monogram 2 cards 9ct. gold studs ; 7 9ct. gold brooches HERTFORDSHIRE. 76— Watford ( County). — 3rd inst., by housebreaking— 1 lady's gold keyless hunter lever watch, No. 110202 ; 1 gold pencil case ; 1 diamond and pearl gold bar brooch, three diamonds at each end and pearls in centre; 1 gold ring, three pearls surrounded with small diamonds ; 1 grey cameo locket, figure of a female thereon, gold chain very fine links attached ; 1 crystal locket, pearls on bow, gold heart and key pendants; 1 gold bar brooch ; 1 Roman mosaic brooch, blue and white cross in centre ; 1 gold bangle with five yellow topaz; 2 silver bracelets ; 1 silver chain composed of bay leaves; 1 green leather plated clasp purse. Information to Superintendent Wood, Watford. KENT. 77.- Dartford ( County).— 12th inst., by burglary, an Indian steel double- edged tulwar, about 14 in. long, and a bread knife, carved handle. Information to Supt. Sharp, Dartford, 78.— Gravesend ( Borough).— 8th inst., a lady's long gold brooch, harp and shamrock pattern ; a grey Chesterfield overcoat, with loose sleeves. Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Gravesend. LANCASHIRE. 79.— Leigh ( County).— 3rd inst,, 1 silver verge watch, No. 989 ; 1. silver chronograph watch, centre seconds, No. 1652 ; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 4270; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, seconds hand missing ; 1 lady's silver watch chain, cable link pattern ; 1 lady's gold chain, cable link pattern ; 1 lion shilling, gold gilded, as pendant, cased in glass which is broken on one side ; 1 Canadian 25- cent piece ; 1 do. 5- cent, do.; 1 halfpenny, dated 1799; 1 sixpenny piece, flowers engraved on one side with letter " V " and another letter. 4th inst., a silver watch, No. 5121, " Newhaven Watch Coy." on dial. , Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. 80.— Wtgan ( County).— 10th inst., at Haydock Park Racecourse, a gold lever watch, No. 77747, maker " Joyce Whitchurch," minus cap and seconds hand; and a 9- ct. gold open link curb albert, with small gold seal and a trinket with stone. Information to Supt. Brassington, Wigan. STAFFORDSHIRE. til.— Longton ( County).— 9th inst., by housebreaking at Fenton— 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, white dial, steel hands, inner case new, mainspring broken ; 1 silver Geneva, steel hands, seconds hand missing, hairspring broken, " R. Scragg, Fenton," scratched on inner case ; 1 short goldcoloured metal chain, with book- shape view of Southampton thereon attached; 1 small gold brooch, limitation of hair plaited in centre, ring pattern ; 1 plain silver oval brooch ; small plain gold colour brooch, and a pair of new scissors. Information to Supt, Bakewell, Longton. SUSSEX ( East). 82.— Hove ( Borough).— 2 lady's gold watches, Nos. 40748 and 81887, gold dials, makers " The Goldsmiths Alliance, Limited, London," on each ; 1 lady's long gold Albert chain ; 2 small lockets ( one heartshaped, with glass sides, containing hair, one gold with enamelled cross thereon), and a small coin attached ; 1 silver pencil case, makers " Mordan & Co." ; 1 gold brooch made from two earrings, with two clusters of turquoise. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. FRIDAY^ FEBRUARY 17, 1 8 9 9. WARWICKSHIRE. £ 10 REWARD. 83.— Birmingham ( City).— 6th inst., from the City of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery — an Indian hand ornament, consisting of a bracelet, to which a small ornament was attached, together with 4 finger rings and a thumb ring, all joined together by fine gold chains; an Indian sword handle ( steel) covered with gold, both set with precious stones. The above Reward will be paid by the Corporation of the City of Birmingham to any person or persons giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the property. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Birmingham. WILTSHIRE. 84.— Trowbridge ( County).— 6th inst., a lady's gold open face Geneva watch; 1 gold double link albert chain, curb pattern ; 1 plain gold brooch, size of a florin ; 1 pair gold earrings to match, size of a half- sovereign ; 1 gold keeper ring chased ; 1 lady's long gold neck chain, small links, plain gold cross and American dollar attached; 1 gold brooch, size of a florin, with small balls round edge and diamond in centre ; 1 pair gold earrings to match, size of a threepennypiece ; 1 gold brooch, horseshoe shape, set 3 pearls in centre ; 3 gold bangles ( 1 with horseshoe in pearls, 1 curb chain pattern with padlock, 1 plain " Mizpah " thereon); 1 gold brooch and earrings to match, engraved round edges ; 1 silver brooch, shape of a sword. Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, slight moustache dark; clress, long black morning coat, dark blue plush ( lowcut) vest with white spots, light mixture trousers, pink shirt front, dark tie, black bowler hat, wearing a gold- coloured ring on 3rd right finger. Information to Supt. Tyler, Trowbridge. ANIMALS, & e., STOLEN. APPREHENSION?. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. 89.— Metropolitan Police District, L Division, — GEORGE VAUGHAN, Case No. 2, 5th August, 1898. 90.— Metropolitan Police District, N Division,- W. BARTON, Case No. 1, 2nd December, 1898. 9 1 . — B e r k s h i r e , Wokingham ( County).— HENRY ATKINSON, Case No. 5, 3rd inst. 92.— Derbyshire? Chesterfield ( Borough).— THOMAS WILLIAM GARDENER, Case No. 10, 10th inst., and property recovered. 9 3 . — D e v o n s h i r e , Barnstaple ( Borough). — ARTHUR EDWARD THOMAS, Case No. 36, 10th inst. 94.— Essex, Chelmsford ( County).— Expiree JOHN SMITH, Office No. 1463- 97, Case No. 109, 20th August, 1897. 95.— Essex, Colchester ( Borough).— Man, Case No. 16, 10th inst. 96. Hampshire, Southampton ( Borough) — WILLIAM BOND, Case No. 33, 18th November last, and FREDERICK STONE, Case No. 19, 10th inst. 97 — Norfolk, Acle ( County).— ROBERT WILSON, Case No. 32, 8th July, 1898: and WILLIAM GAY and ALBERT HATCH, Case No. 32, 10th inst. 98. Northumberland, Blyth ( County). — ELIZABETH LONGMIRES, Case No. 42, 29th April last. 9 9 . — O x f o r d s h i r e , Woodstock ( County).— JOSEPH STOCKLEY, alias THOMAS COPE and SAMUEL VALENTINE, Case No. 40, 10th inst. 103.— Terrington ( County).— For stealing by a trick two pigs— WALTER RICHARDSON, age 26, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair and small moustache sandy, eyes grey, red nose, small scar left temple ; clress, black suit, light overcoat, black hard hat. A butcher, late of Wisbech. Warrant issued. Information to Superintendent Read, Terrington St. Clement, METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 85.— P Division,— 6th inst. at Bromley, a light bay mare, 7 years old, 15| hands, white star on forehead, rough coat, long mane, switch tail, no shoes, varicose veins on near foreleg across knee, slightly lame near foreleg, heavy with foal. A fast trotter, value £ 40. 86.- V Division. — 10th inst., a brown horse, 15 hands, aged, a few white hairs on forehead, rough coat, long mane and tail, no hind shoes. In good condition. 87 - X Division.— A dark brown mare, 15 A hands, star on forehead, one hind heel and a few hairs on off side nostril white, medium mane and tail; has not been docked, no shoes on hind feet. Has an enlargement on back. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 104.- Sheffield ( County).— For obtaining a quantity of stone by false pretences at Ecclesfield — JOHN BEAL, age 38, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fair, long thin face, sunken cheeks, hair sandy, dark red moustache, eyes grey, scar left side of forehead, upper lip, left forearm, left wrist, and thumb ; supposed wearing light overcoat, grey cloth trousers, black hard felt hat. A native of Sheffield. Warrant issued. Information to Superintendent Bielby, County Police, Sheffield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. HAMPSHIRE. 10 5.— Bournemouth ( County).— Remanded till 23rd inst. for larceny ( lodgings)— JOSEPH COOPER, age 27, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair ( inclined to curl) dark brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, cut marks on right fingers, little finger has been broken, 2 scars on chest, 1 on bridge of nose, cross and heart tattooed left forearm, ring on 2nd left finger. He travels the country obtaining a living by having large stones broken on his chest, States he is a native of Wandsworth. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. APPREHENSIONS. CHESHIRE. 88.- Macclesfield ( County). — 7th inst., near. Chelford Station, on the London and Northwestern Railway, having been killed by a train, the body of A MAN, age about 30, length 5ft. 6 in., full features, brown hair, sandy moustache ; dress, black cloth jacket, buffi vest, with red stripes forming squares, narrow cord trousers, recently washed, red socks, red tie, red and blue striped shirt, brown under shirt with two rows of blue feather stitching down front, new braces, wide red stripe down centre, green both sides with yellow stripe, brown cap with red stripes, makers " Norton & Co., 46, Broad Street, Worcester," stamped inside, lace boots. Appearance of a mechanic. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Supt. Downes, Macclesfield. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 100. G Division.— For stealing ( bailee), a gold bracelet, set about 20 diamonds ( 1 missing), sapphire in centre ; 2 gold brooches ( 1 bow pattern, set rose diamonds, sapphire in centre ; 1 scroll pattern set 9 large diamonds); 2 gold rings ( 1 set 2 diamonds and 1 sapphire ; 1 set turquoise) ; 3 ladies' gold rings ( 1 set single diamond: 1 half hoop, set 7 diamonds ; 1 half hoop, set 4 diamonds and 1 sapphire) ; 1 pair gold earrings, set diamonds, pearl in centre ; 1 gold scarf pin, figure 3 in diamonds; 1 plain gold bangle; 1 lady's gold Geneva hunter watch ; 1 gold hunter watch, strikes hours, inscription in French inside; 1 gold double albert, long link pattern, masonic charm, set diamonds, ruby in centre, attached ; 1 gold chain purse— FRANK MORSE, age 32, height 5 ft, 9 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes grey; dress, brown and black check jacket suit, black overcoat, fawn colour waterproof, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CARNARVONSHIRE. 101.— Pwllheli ( County).— For obtaining £ 1. by false pretences — WILLIAM ROWLANDS, age about 27, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, sharp pointed nose, thin lips, long neck; dress, grey suit, light colour overcoat, black hard felt hat with large brim. A native of Portdinorwic, near Carnarvon. May seek employment in the ironmongery trade. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Jones, Pwllheli. NORFOLK. 102.— Downham Market ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— EDWARD SMITH, age 23 to 25, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, complexion, hair, moustache and eyes dark, large Roman nose, very bow- legged ; dress, navy blue suit, light grey overcoat, light peak cap. Supposed a native of Birmingham. He represents himself as the agent for a Telegraph or Telephone Company. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Mash, Downham Market. 106.— Metropolitan Police District, B Division. — GERTRUDE COLES, alias ST. JOHN, Case No. 1, 25th November, 1898, and Case No. 2, 10th inst. 107. — Hampshire, Bournemouth ( County).— WILLIAM PLAYFORD, Case No. 24, 2nd December, 1898, and sentenced to 6 months imprisonment. MISSING. 108.— Since 7th October last, from Newlay Grove, Horsforth, JOHN REGINALD ROBSHAW HUSLER, or may give the name of HUSLER REGINALD ROBSHAW, age about 36, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, complexion ruddy, hair brown, eyes blue. When last seen was wearing light moustache ; dress, black shooting- coat and vest, grey knickers, brown stockings, brown leather leggings, lace boots, brown plaid cap, stand- up collar, white tie with gold horseshoe pin set pale corals and pearls ; wore a heavy curb pattern goltl chain, silver watch, and a thick 18- ct. weddingring. Has been a quarry owner at Park End, Lydney, Forest of Dean. As he has been strange in his manner of late, it is feared that some ill has befallen him, or that he may have been drinking, and enquiries are requested at Infirmaries, Hospitals, Unions, & c. A Reward of £ 10 will be paid by his wife for information as to his whereabouts. Information to Supt. Tebbutt, West Riding Constabulary, County Buildings, Leeds. L O N D O N ; PRINTED FOR HER MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE BY J . J . KELIHER & C o . , 22, CHARING CROSS, S . W . ; 33, KING WILLIAM STREET, E . C . ; AND MARSHALSEA WORKS, BORO', S. E.