POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MAY 19, 1899. VOL. XVI., No. 1606. REOULATIOIMS. , All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OK THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SOOTLAND YAED, LONDON, S. W. , Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is s& uglit urill 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 \ hs. per portrait, and of Is. 6d. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. Every ann/ nmcement, 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 warraid 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 ease may be. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 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. 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. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceeding* which may result from such publication. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than nonn on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later tha n 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. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, Keu* Scotland Yard, by Postal Order or by Post Office Order payable at Parliament Street Post. Office. Aniunincements 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. of the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as fol- lows : ( a) Regulations at top of first page• ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged, as far as practicable, in alphabetical order. ( c) 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. ( 3). 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, 18S3. 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. The following is a copy of the order which governs the circulation, by the Metropolitan Police, of advertisements, or reward bills, for the discovery of property or the detection of crime. The Editor inserts it, in hope of preventing delays which some- times occur in publishing such notices, on account of their not being in accordance with the regula- tions 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. (/>) The conditions on which it is payable. ( r) The name and address of the person by whom it will be paid. ( d) That the name anil address of the printer appear thereon. ( 32 and 33 Vic., cap. 21. sec. 2.) 2. No expression must be used in such an advertise- ment, in relation to property stolen, or criminally takonordisposed of, holdingout 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 ( « ) to (,./), clause 1. as Police Noticesare constantly being received by the Metropolitan Police in which the conditions mentioned have not been complied with, especially those marked ( n) ami (<-). Such notices are not distributed. NOTK.— TVRR art 190 Station* ••/ Or Mttro- jmhtan Police Force at which iVi> tit ts can be jxtsted. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— B Division.— For embezzling £ 12 12s. — WILLIAM BEALE, age 31, height 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, dress dark clothing, black hard or alpine hat. Warrant issued. 2.— J Division. — For embezzlement.— WILLIAM JONES, alias BILL GUBBY, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, heavy moustache black, eyes hazel, thin face, high cheek bones, dress dark mixture tweed morning coat, corduroy trousers, black hard felt hat; a coal porter ; native of London. Warrant issued. 3.— V Division. - For committing acts of gross indecency with boys— FRANK THORNS, clerk in holy orders, age 28, height 5 ft. G in., complexion very fair, hair light brown, eyes supposed blue, rather heavy eyebrows which meet, shows his teeth when talking; dress, when last seen, clerical suit and black soft hat. Sup- posed a native of Wroxham, Norfolk. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. jy CHESHIRE. 4. Altrincham ( County).— For stealing 8th inst. at Seacombe, a " Sign of Four" safety bicycle, No. 1284, dropped handle bars, " War- wick " tyres, 28 in. wheels, rat- trap pedals, toe clips, wooden handles, 24 in. frame, round bottom stays, Transfer " Sign of Four" on down tube— A MAN who gave the name of — BAILE, age about 23, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light brown ; dress, blue serge coat and vest, grey trousers, white muffler. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Altrincham. DERBYSHIRE. Alfreton For stealing < ili inst., a watch and chain ( recovered), a light grey coat and vest, 1 pair light lace boots, size 8 ( nearly new,, JOHN GILLOTT. alias THOMAS JOHNSTON, age 23, height 5 ft. 7 J in., complexion fresh, hair ( parted in centre light brown, eyes blue, slight mark across pupil of right, and when speaking the eyelid drops down and twitches, female skipping tattooed right forearm, L N clasped hands, two leaves and true love left fore- arm ; dress, light grey coat and vest, light grey trousers with nearly white stripes, pale blue and white tie, dark brown cap, light lace boots. A native of Heanor. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Eyre, Alfreton. f t).- Derby ( County). — For stealing, 3rd inst., at Osmaston, a pony ( recovered)— ROBERT MARFLEET, age 20, height 5 ft. 5J in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, several abscess scars on buttocks and back of right elbow ; dress, bluish grey jacket and vest, dark blue cloth trousers, light colour cloth cap, light lace boots. A native of Dresden, near Longton, Staffs. Sen- tenced at Stafford Quarter Sessions in October, 1898, to 6 months imprisonment for horse- stealing. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Airey, County Police Office, Derby. 7.- Wirksworth ( County).- For stealing ahorse ( recovered)— ROBERT MARFLEET, alias BRASSINGTON and WRIGHT, age 20, height 5 ft. 5} in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, several abcess scars on buttock and back of right elbow ; dress, brown check suit, light check cap, white indiarubber collar and sailor knot tie, wears a stop watch and leather guard. A native of Dresden, Staffs. Liberated from Stafford prison 17th ult., having been convicted of larceny ( bailee) of a horse. Is wanted elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hollingworth, Wirksworth 8.— Chesterfield ( Borough).- For Steal- ing, 29th ult., 3 pipes and a razor ( 1 pipe and razor recovered)— EDWARD PEARCE, age 50, height 5 ft. 4 in., pock marked, hair ( turning grey) dark, moustache brown ; dress, long black frock coat, light cloth trousers, black hard hat; a journeyman tailor. He offered the pipes ( 1 a meerschaum with silver ferrules, the other a briar), for sale at tailors' workshops. n Warrant issued. '.'.— Chesterfield ( Borough).— For steal- ing, 2nd inst., a gold oval shape brooch, raised centre ; 1 lady's silver geneva watch gold colour dial, and a long gold guard — EDITH WOOD, age 23, height about 5 ft. 2 in., stout build, com- plexion fresh, round features, hair dark brown, eyes blue ; dress, blue cloth dress, light fawn cape, black sailor hat, button shoes. Stated she had worked at a mill at Belper and at Derby, also that she intended to seek a situation as housekeeper. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Emery, Chester- field. DEVONSHIRE. Exeter 1 ult., at Yarconibe, by a worthless cheque 011 the Wilts and Dorset Bank, Exeter, a light bay horse, 7 years, 15* 2 hands, face and one fore foot white, short tail, in fair condition ; a set of brown leather silver mounted harnuss, with curb, bit, and chain ; a high dog cart, painted dark blue, lever seat front and back, new lamps, with tin in Bockets to keep them firm— G. THOMAS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair brown, slight moustache ; dress, mixture suit and cap; a low horse dealer. He left Yarcmbe with the above horse and cart on 30tk alt., accom 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1899. panied by a man age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., short feet, peculiar walk ; dress, blue serge suit; who was driving a dark pony and trap. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter- DORSETSHIRE. 11.- Weymouth { Borough).— FJw stealing, 12th inst., a £ 5 Bank of England note, No. 33783 or 33765, drawn on the Newcastle Branch— ELLIS CLEALL, alias CEALL and CHEAL, age about 27, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., complexion fair, hair brown, front upper teeth missing; dress, blue jacket, black trousers, brown, cap; a native of Bristol, lately employed as boots at a hotel. May endeavour to leave the country or go to sea. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Eacock, Wey- mouth. ESSEX. 12.— Grays ( County).— For non- payment of arrears under a maintenance order— ROBERT HENRY SIMS, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes grey, bridge of nose broken, scar crown of head ; dress, supposed black or blue jacket, and vest, white sweater, dark cord trousers, light cap or soft black hat; a waterman, but may be working as a painter, paper- hanger or carpenter, and may be found in the neighbourhood of Hoxton. Native of Grays. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. FLINTSHIRE. 13.— Mold { County).— For neglecting their children— JOHN WILLIAMS, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache black, delicate appearance ; a hawker. ANN JANE WILLIAMS ( wife of above), age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., very stout build, addicted to drink. They are accompanied by a girl age 10, and three boys, ages 6 years, 3 years, and 18 months respectively. Had with them a horse and small cart, may be found camping out. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davis, Mold. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 14. — Neath { Borough). — EDWARD CLARKE, Case No. 15, 12th inst., not to be arrested. Warrant withdrawn. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 15.— Northleach { County).— For obtaining the post of headmaster of Yanworth School and the salary and monies payable as such head- master, between 25th Feb. last and 28th ult., with intent to defraud— GEORGE PASSMORE, alias JOHN VYE PARMINTER, age about 50, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fair, rather small features, hair ( bald on top), whiskers and moustache turning grey, eyes grey, impediment in speech, speaks quickly, closes his eyes when talking, right knee gives way inwards; dress, dark coat and vest, grey tweed trousers, high silk hat, generally carries a black thorn walking stick. May be accompanied by his wife, age about 45, and two daughters, ages 20 and 11 respectively. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Everiss, Northleach. HAMPSHIRE. 10— Southampton { Borough).— For steal- ing £ 8— CHARLES CLARK, age 40, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, moustache brown ; dress, dark morning coat and vest, light trousers, black hard felt hat; an insurance agent. May endeavour to obtain relief at the Lodges of the Order of Buffaloes and may be found reciting at public houses. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. 17 Portsmouth { Borough).— Case No. 19 12th inst., JOHN EDWARD HUMBERSTONE, cancelled. HEREFORDSHIRE. 18. — Ross { County). — For neglecting to attend before the District Auditor withhis accounts as Highway Surveyor— GEORGE HAINES, age 43, height 5 ft. 10 in., rather stout build, com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes grey ; dress, blue serge suit, black hard hat. A native of Ross. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cope, Ross. KENT. 10.— Chatham [ County). — For deserting their families, CHARLES WINTER, alias C. H. CRAWFORD, age 22, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, complexion pale, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, birthmark ( similar to cut with 2 or 3 stitches back of neck) ; wearing black serge jacket and vest, cloth cap, plaid scarf, light lace boots. A shunter; may be found at Hull or Grimbsy Fish Docks. — THOMAS WILLIAM BISHOP, age 31, height 5 ft. 7 in., very stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey) moustache ginger, eyes blue, female tattooed right forearm, scar left eyebrow; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, moleskin trousers, light cord cap, blue striped neckerchief, heavy lace boots. A cement labourer ; has served in the Army. r Warrants issued. 20.— Chatham ( County).— For cruelty to a horse— RICHARD KING, age 40 to 45, height about 5 ft. 6 in., thick set, complexion fresh, freckled, moustache sandy, eyes blue, round shoulders, limps ; dress, old rusty cloth jacket, cord vest and trousers, heavy boots. A dealer ; sometimes collects rags and bones. Is accom- panied by a woman, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark ; wearing old black dress; and a little boy. , Warrant issued. 21.— Chatham ( County).— For embezzling £ 17— FREDERICK NELSON, age about 24, height about 5ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair ( curly) dark brown, slight moustache brown, eyebrows meet; dress, light jacket and vest, dark trousers, hard felt hat, button boots, long fawn overcoat. A baker's vanman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham. 22.— Cranhrook { County).— For wilful damage and absconding from Cranbrook Work- house— WILLIAM McGORDON, age 43, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair and whiskers ( full) reddish brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, peculiar expression of eyes, repulsive looking; dress, dark monkey jacket, cord trousers, shiny peak cap. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Fowle, Cranbrook 23. — Dover { Borough). — For embezzling £ 4 10s. 4d.— HARRY AMON, a journeyman butcher, age about 25, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion fair, hair brown, moustache light brown; dress, drab double- breasted coat, grey trousers and cap, stand- up collar ; is a good singer and whistler, and frequents public houses. May endeavour to join the Army Service Corps. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Sanders, Dover. 24.- Ramsgate ( Borough).— For stealing an overcoat ( recovered), and a blue guernsey with fancy work round neck and shoulders— A MAN who gave the name of GEORGE WILSON, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, com- plexion and moustache dark, sharp features, speaks with a foreign accent, squeaky voice, turns his feet outwards ; dress, black jacket, the stolen guernsey, skull cap, supposed light trousers. Is believed to be a Spanish sailor; stated he had been stabbed in the back in consequence of which he could not go to sea. Has been distributing pamphlets for Dr. Tibbie's Vi Cocoa. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Rams- gate. LANCASHIRE. 25.— Bolton { County).— For stealing two books at Farnworth, 4th inst.— HERBERT or BERTIE JACKSON, alias ERNEST KENNEDY JACKSON, age about 35, height 5 ft. 8£ in., com- plexion pale, large head, round face, hair dark, clean shaved, slight peculiarity of eyes; dress, black suit, coat supposed Chesterfield make, lace boots turned up at toes, carries a walking stick ; a reporter. He attends popular events and obtains money on the pretence that the report will appear in a newspaper. He also represents that he is connected with the London " Daily Standard," and that he has been sent to the cotton district to report matters for insertion in that paper. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Leeming, County Police Office, Bolton. 26.— Liverpool { City).— For stealing, 29th ult., a bright bay cob gelding; a Lorne gig, builders, Lawton, Liverpool ; and a set of brass mounted harness— CHARLES TUCKER, age 35, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark brown, slight beard, speaks with American accent; dress, dark suit and overcoat, black Alpine hat. Stated he was a mineral water manufacturer, and was about to pur- chase a business. He obtained the above on trial for two days and absconded. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. 27 — Burnley ( Borough).— For failing to report— Supervisee EDWARD COX, alias WILLIAM ROBINSON, JAMES DOHERTY, and DOGHERTY', Office No. 2353- 97, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scars back of right hand, 3rd right and 1st left fingers, right arm, centre of back, right leg, and right knee. A collier ; native of Rochdale. Sentenced at Oldham Sessions 6th July, 1897, to 1 month hard and 4 years police supervision for stealing a skirt. Also sentenced at Preston Sessions 5th January, 1898, to 15 months hard labour for warehouse breaking. Previously con- victed at Manchester and Salford. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Burnley. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 28.— Tredegar [ County).— For stealing 4 suits of clothing, at Ebbw Vale, 10th ult.— ALEXANDRA MCDONALD, age about 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion very dark, hair ( turn- ing grey) and eyes dark, cut scar left side of face ; dress, navy blue twill serge suit, black bowler hat, brown lace boots. A travelling draper ; native of Lockerbie, Dumfries. Warrant issued. Information to Supt Allen, Tredegar. NORFOLK. 29.— Thetford ( County).— For obtaining by false pretences, 20th ult., 3 jackets, ( 1 black beaver cloth, plain back, pearl buttons, 1 black cloth, lined striped heliotrope, 1 black box cloth) ; 1 black fancy chip hat, trimmed pink silk ribbon and spray ; 1 ditto trimmed shot silk, with two fancy pins and sprays attached, in a brown card- board box with red edge— A WOMAN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion ruddy, hair ( parted in centre) dark, speaks slowly, wearing fawn jacket, black hat, carried a small light brown basket with two handles. She calls upon shop- keepers and obtains wearing apparel on approba- tion for her daughter who is going to service. Gave the name of Mrs. Bloy. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wright, East Harling, or to Inspector Simpson, Thetford. 30.— Norwich { City).— For failing to report — Licence Holder HENRY PLATTEN, alias HENRY BAXTER, HENRY MELFORD, and FREDERICK THOMPSON, Office No., 956- 99, age 39, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, turning grey, eyes light hazel, scar above right eyebrow, back of neck, long cut scar back of left hand, mole middle of back, brown hairy birthmark top of left buttock, prominent nose. A carpenter and general dealer. Sentenced at Norwich 6th January, 1897, to 3 years penal servitude, for cattle stealing. Licenced 7th April last D. X. 647. 31.— Norwich ( City).— For obtaining £ 150 by false pretences— ALFRED GEORGE HOLMES age about 38, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., stout build, complexion fresh, red face, hair, moustache ( pointed at ends), and eyes brown, of good address, smart appearance ; dress, brown cloth lounge suit, black hard hat; an accountant; native of Norwich. Had with him 2 brown leather handbags. Absconded 7th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Winch, Norwich. SHROPSHIRE. 32— Church Stretton ( County).— For larceny at Hopton Castle— GEORGE LELLO, age 58, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, nose deformed; dress, black cardigan jacket, drab cord trousers and vest, red scarf, dark grey flannel shirt, black hard hat. A labourer, native of Knighton, Radnorshire ; has worked as a bricklayer at collieries at Tredegar and Mountain Ash. Stays at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Barnett, Church Stretton. 33.— Ludlow { County)— For embezzlement — OSWALD LITTLETON ANTHONY, age 35 to 38, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair ( curly in front) and slight moustache light, rather large head, hands, and feet, slightly bow- legged, rolling gait; dress, slate- coloured suit, black hard hat. A draper's traveller ; may join the Salvation Army. He left here 29th ult., and stated he was going to America. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Challoner, Ludlow. FRIDAY, MAY 19, 1899. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 34- c Division. — Portraits of JAMES CLAREMONT and ALFRED BOLT, de- scribed in case No. 64, 12th inst., who pleaded guilty at North London Sessions, 16th inst., to a charge of shopbreaking; sentence is postponed till 6th prox. for inquiry as to their antecedents : they are supposed to be expert shopbreakers and to have been previously convicted. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. DORSETSHIRE. 35. Sherborne County - Portrait and description of JULIAN GWYTHER, a solicitor, late of Sherborne, whose apprehension is sought for converting trust property to his own use; age 50, height 5 ft. 6 in., rather round shouldered, face blotched. Has recently resided at Warwick Road, Earl's Court, S. W. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Simpson, Sherborne. LANCASHIRE. 36.— Liverpool City . — Portrait and des- cription of GEORGE HENRY NICHOLLS, whose apprehension is sought for forgery : age 23 looks older ., height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, thin face, slightly hollow cheeks, hair brown, clean shaved, close set and peculiar twitching eyes, teeth discoloured, wearing when last seen blue suit and billycock hat. Is a good billiard player, fond of yachting and horse- racing. Lately carried on the business of a tobacco broker, and last resided at Hoylake, Cheshire. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. OXFORDSHIRE. .' 57 — Oxford ( City).— Portrait and descrip- tion of FREDERICK LEAT, alias JOHNSON, Office No. 363( 1/ 98, - whose apprehension is sought for stealing from his lodgings a light plaid cap; 1 pale blue Oxford shirt with yellow stripes; "> pocket handkerchiefs marked " R. L. S.' or " M. E. L." ; 1 red leather purse containing between 10s. and 14s.; age 21, height 5 ft. 7* in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes hazel, scar base of right index linger and outside left thumb, 2 small moles back of neck ; may be wearing a light plaid or ' lark jacket, tweed trousers, and the stolen cap. A baker; native of Tiverton, Devon. Previously convicted at Bristol, Central Criminal Court and Marylebone Police Court. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Cole, Oxford. STAFFORDSHIRE. Walsall B .— Portrait and des- cription of GEORGE HOPKINS, whose appre- hension is songht for embezzling £ 30— Age about 28, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion pale, large dimple on chin, of delicate and sickly appearance. Is fond of betting ; will iprobably be found at race meetings in company, of bookmakers. Warrant] issued. Information to Chief Constable , Taylor, Walsall. WARWICKSHIRE. 39.— Solihull ( County).— Woodcut portrait and description of JOHN DANKS, whose appre- hension is sought for a murderous assault on his wife at Sparkhill on 6th inst., age about 39, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 ins., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark brown, 2 warts or moles on left side of throat, abscess scar back of neck, walks with short quick step ; dress, dark fawn dust coat, check trousers, black hard hat, lace boots with square toes, of dirty appearance. A machinist in a cycle factory, formerly employed as a stock and die worker. Native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Carbis, Solihull, 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1899. SOMERSETSHIRE. 40.— Bath { City). — For obtaining by false pretences, a bicycle ( recovered)— J. NICKOLSON, age about 38, height about oft 6- in., rather stout build, complexion dark, full face, hair, moustache, and short whiskers black ; dress, black morning coat and vest, grey trousers, black peak cap, shoes. He represented himself to be a book publisher's agent. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut. Colonel Gwyn, Chief Constable, Bath. r STAFFORDSHIRE. 41.— Stone ( County).— For stealing 26th ult. at Hilderstone, a dark brown horse, 7 years, 15J hands, blistered inside both fore legs, in fair con- dition— ROBERT MARFLEET, age 19, height 5 ft. 5} in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, several abscess scars on buttock and back of right elbow; dress, dark brown tweed suit, red tie, light cap, lace boots. A native of Dresden, Staffs. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bishop, Stone. SUFFOLK ( East). 42. — Framlingham ( County). — For stealing a bicycle ( recovered) — HERBERT ASHTON, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark, clean shaved ; dress, navy blue serge suit, cord cap; a theatrical agent. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Balls, Framlingham. SUFFOLK ( West). 43.— Bury St. Edmunds { County). — For stealing ( bailee) 6th inst., a safety bicycle, " Ensign Montgomery and Co., Bury St. Edmunds" on front of frame, smooth French " Dunlop " tyres, flat handle bar, cork handles with tortoiseshell tips, rat trap pedals, with detachable rubbers, " Lamp- lough's" saddle, geared to 70— FRED WILSON, age about 26, height 5 ft. 10 in. complexion fresh, hair dark, slight moustache, slight cast in one eye ; dress, black coat and vest, dark grey trousers, small blue cap ( all much worn). Has been em- ployed as a stage carpenter with the Geisha Company for 3 or 4 years. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Clarke, Bury St. Edmunds. SURREY. H— Hersham ( County).— For embezzling £ 1 2s. 6d. between January 1st and 23rd Mar., at Walton- on- Thames — JAMES WEST, age 35, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, full face, broad forehead, hair brown, gunshot marks on arm. A brewer's agent. Absconded about 23rd ult. Warrant issued. 45.- Hersham ( County).— On a commit- ment warrant for non- payment lof a fine imposed for cruelty to a horse— LEWIS LEWIS, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion fresh, thin face, sharp nose, hair light brown, moustache inclined to ginger ; a horsekeeper : may be found with a circus travelling in the west of England. Information to Supt. Boon, Hersham. SUSSEX ( East). 46. — East Grinstead ( County). — For obtaining food by false pretences, 20th and 21st ult. — WILLIAM PAYNE, alias STANFORD and LUCKINGS, age about 70, height 5 ft. 4 to 6 in., complexion fair, hair, long whiskers, and moustache, and eyes grey, cut mark right side of forehead; dress, dark grey suit, dark blue tie with safety pin, black Alpine hat, lace boots. He obtains lodgings, & c., stating he has just arrived from Australia, where he has property, and that his luggage will arrive by the next train, and his motor car in a few days. He stays a day or two, and absconds without paying. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Relf, East Grinstead. 41 — Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing, 1st inst., a lady's " Raglan " safety bicycle, 22 inch frame, enamelled black, No. 38942 stamped on top of seat tube one side, 115 on other, upturned handle bars, cork handles, " Dunlop" tyres, 28- inch front, 26- inch back wheel, tangent spokes, black leather gear case with celluloid opening showing chain wheel," Raglan " transfer on head and back mudguard, black cord dress guard, " Lucas" baby bell— A WOMAN, who gave the name of F. JONES, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build ; dress, dark brown dress, black hat. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. 48.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing, 6th inst., a lady's " Wolverhampton Humber " bicycle, " Carter's " gear case, " Brook's B. 40 " saddle, raised handle bars, cork grips, ( rather worn), 22 inch frame, enamelled black, front fork scratched, cranks rusty— MISS SMITH ( supposed false), age about 28, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion and hair dark, full face, prominent cheek bones. Warrant issued. 49.- Hastings { Borough). — For stealing 27th ult.., a " Special St. James" bicycle, gold transfer " no. 1" on head, B. S. A. fittings, " Dunlop " tyres, back tyre repaired, " Westwood " rims, drop handle bar, rubber break, dent in head tube— T. PURKISS ( supposed false) age 25 to 30, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion and hair dark, clean shaved, eyes ( sunken) dark brown, of Jewish appearance; dress, blue serge suit, lace boots. Warrant issued. 50.— Hastings ( Borough).— For burglary, 8th inst., and stealing J pair gold earrings, acorn pattern, leaf each side; silver brooch with knot and heart attached— A MAN. age 26 or 27, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark ; dress, brown suit and cap. 51.— Hastings ( Borough).— For failing to report, Licence Holder JAMES MANSER, alias JAMES KING and GEORGE THOMAS, office No. 578/ 99, age 67, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion sallow, hair grey ( thin top), eyes hazel, scar outside left eyebrow, nose crooked and inclines to left, sear bridge of nose, left forearm, back left hand, and little finger, outside right thigh, and front left shin, red moles right side of back, D left chest, star between right thumb and forefinger. Sentenced at Lewes Assizes, 26th November, 1896, to 3 years penal servitude for stealing postal orders. Licensed 25th February last. W 435. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Hastings. SUSSEX ( West). 52.— Worthing ( County). — For stealing 24th ult., a lady's silver watch, open face, chased back, No. ( supposed) 3409, plain silver curb chain attached; 1 old silver verge watch.— LIZZIE FINCH, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 ins., slight build, complexion and hair dark, dress, black jacket, blue dress, grey fur, black sailor hat.— MARTHA TUGWELL, age 19, height 5 ft. 1 in., rather stout build, complexion fair, dress, black and grey speckled jacket, red dress, white sailor hat. Both late of Brighton. Warrant issued. f 7 53.— Worthing ( County). — For stealing 27th ult., a brown leather purse containing £ 9, GEORGE PARKER, age 25 or 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., slight build, complexion fair, hair brown, dress dark mixture jacket, light cloth trousers, grey cap, a pedlar, supposed a native of Hastings, carried a carpet bag and a brown oval- shape tin box. He left here 27th ult. accom- panied by his wife age 25, height 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion fresh, hair light brown, dress black skirt, blue bodice, long black jacket, black sailor hat, with black ribbon, red silk neckerchief old boots, wearing large silver earrings. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. WARWICKSHIRE. 54.— Birmingham ( City).— For embezzling £ 4 10s., 15th ult.— CHARLES JONES, alias DAVID BALE, age about 23, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, full red face, hair brown, two front teeth missing, turns his toes inwards ; dress, blue serge suit, red tie. A butcher, native of Wigan. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Birmingham. 55.— Coventry ( City).— For stealing. 1st inst. 40 gold rings, 9 and 18 carat, ( 30 oval shaped keepers, chased, 10 mizpah twisted pattern, rows of knobs between), all bearing one of the follow- ing marks inside " C. N. Bros." 9.375, " C. Bros." " E. V." " B. Bros." ( 5 of above have been re- covered). THOMAS SIMPSON, age 30 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) brown ; slight moustache, scar sup- posed on one cheek, talks through his nose, dress, light brown jacket and vest, brown cord trousers, split across right knee, cloth cap, old boots, ap- pearance of a tramp. He was discharged from the army in 1890. Warrant issued. 56. Coventry ( City).— For obtaining, 28th ult., by a worthless cheque on the Midland Counties District Bank, 5 gold watches ( 1 18- ct. lever, crystal bevel, white dial, steel hands, full jewelled, expansion balance, J plate, ordinary sprung hollow fuzee, opens at front, keyholes engraved, No. 27705 on case and painted on dial, maker's mark " C. B." on case; 1 18- ct. fuzee capped lever, jewelled in 6 holes, sprung over, expansion balance, white dial, sunk seconds, steel hands, fully engraved, opens at front, Lunett glass, No. 1388 and maker's mark " W. Y." on case; 1 ditto, with cream double sunk dial, gold hands, No. 0814 and " W. Y." on case; 1 lady's 14- ct. Swiss crystal Geneva, fancy dial; 1 ditto, 9- ct. Geneva, key winder, gilt dome, fancy dial)— C. H. FORD, alias SIMPSON ( supposed false), age about 35, height about 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., slight build, complexion fresh, long features, high cheek bones, hair brown ; dress, black overcoat, chain tab ( broken), black jacket and vest, dark check trousers, light cap intermixed with red. Warrant issued. 57. Coventry ( City.) — For unlawfully wounding— ALFRED WALKER, age 31, height 5 ft, 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes blue, dots tattooed both fore- arms, dress grey suit, black band on left arm, a brewer, native of Coventry. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Gray, Coventry. WILTSHIRE. 58.— Swindon { County). — For obtaining goods by a fictitious cheque— S. LAWRENCE, alias F. MIDDLETON, age about 25, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion and moustache dark, hair dark brown ; dress, grey tweed suit, silk hat, sometimes wears alpine hat, dark tie with pearl pin surrounded with brilliants. Had with him a brown leather portmanteau. Supposed identical with man Case No. 16, 21st ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. £ 1 REWARD. 59 - Warminster ( County). — For ab- sconding from the Wiltshire Reformatory School, 23rd ult.— THOMAS BODMAN, age 16, height about 5 ft. 3 in., well built, complexion fresh, hair light brown ; dress, dark jacket, dark cord trousers, blue check shirt, " 42 " marked on front. A native of Bradford- on- Avon. May endeavour to join the army or navy. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lane, Warminster, by whom the above reward will be paid to any person giving such information as will lead to the appre- hension of Bodman. WORCESTERSHIRE. 60.— Evesham ( County).— For embezzling £ 2 0s. 9d., 25th ult.— CHARLES BAYLIS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., full face, hair light brown, very slight moustache, mole corner of one eye, leans forward and walks with slouching gait; dress, dark jacket and vest, dirty cord trousers, grey cap and white muffler, strong lace boots ; was employed delivering coal, and stated he had been employed at similar work near Birmingham. Stays at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cope, Evesham. 61- King's Heath ( County).— For em- bezzling £ 49— WALTER HARRISON, age 28, height 5 ft. 9£ in., complexion fresh, long features, hair and moustache brown; dress ( supposed), brown tweed coat and vest, grey tweed trousers. A grocer's manager; native of Harborne, Bir- mingham. W arrant issued. Information to Supt. Wasley, King's Heath. _ 62.— Worcester ( County).— For embezzling £ 3 18s. lid. at Broadheath, 9th inst.— CECIL WRIGHT, age 20 ( looks' younger), height about 5 ft., complexion pale, rather sunburnt, thin face, hair brown, eyes grey, abscess ( recently operated upon) under chin; dress, dark mixture cloth jacket and vest, cord trousers, Worcester Union stamp mark thereon, grey cloth cap, nail boots. A farm servant ; native of Worcester. Has been employed at Ledbury, Birmingham, and Worcester. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Wheeler, County Police Office, Worcester TuesDAY, April 189."), 1899. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 63— Otley ( County). — For failing to sur- render to his bail at Leeds Assizes, 13th inst, charged with attempted sodomy— JOHN PERCY MOORE, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 ins., slight build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, of smart appearance; a native of Brierley, near Bradford. Warrant issued. . Information to Supt. Strain, Otley. 64 — York ( City).— For stealing Oth inst., a horse ( recovered; — THOMAS WARDEN, age about 28 ( looks older), height about 6 ft., slight build, complexion fair, hair and moustache light, dress, dark blue overcoat, slack breeches, brown leggings and cap. He hired the horse at a livery stable, stating he was the local agent for the " Union Feeding Company of Liverpool," and that he was going to canvas in the neighbouring villages. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, York. 0b.- Doncaster { Borough).— For abscond- ing 23rd ult., with workhouse clothing— PETER LOGAN, age 50 ( looks younger, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair and moustache light sandy, lisps slightly, speaks with strong Irish accent ; dress, mixture tweed suit, faint lines forming inch squares, hard felt hat, lace boots, linings of sleeves, inside back of vest and back of trousers stamped " Doncaster Union." Supposed making his way to Nottingham. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Doncaster. . r PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BEDFORDSHIRE. 66.— Leighton Buzzard ( County). — Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for maliciously killing a sheep— WILLIAM HEENAN, age 41, height oft. Hi in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, anchor tattooed back of left hand, bracelet left wrist. A ship's fireman; native of North Shields. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Supt. Anniwell, Leighton Buzzard. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 67.— St. Ives ( County).— In custody charged with obtaining goods by false pretences — WILLIAM HENRY JUBB alias COOPER, age 40, height 5 ft. 8| in., complexion fresh, hair .( bald) light brown, boil mark right side of neck. He answers advertisements in the Exchange and Mart, and a large number of letters received from various parts of the country were found in his possession, together with pawn tickets for the following :— pictures, books, banjo in case, con- . certina, camera lens and slides, paintings, pin in case, boxes, microscopes, telescopes, shoes, coins, skewers, billiard and bagatelle balls, card case, tankards, violin and bow in case, sandwich box, spirit frame, silver medal, candlesticks, etc. When arrested he was living at Newark, Notts. Sup- posed previously convicted. Information to Supt. Rayner, St. Ives. PEMBROKESHIRE. 68.- Haverfordwest Castle { County.) - - Committed for trial at next Assizes for burglary, HENRY BAKER, alias GEORGE WORLEY, ALFRED BAKER, FROST, SULLIVAN, and GEORGE KING, age 30, height 5 ft, 1} in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, scar above left eyebrow, both thumbs, and 2 on left forearm, mole front of right upper arm, above right eye- brow and back of neck. Supposed a native of London. Information to the Chief Constable, Haverford- west Castle. a > 6 ff. WARWICKSHIRE. 69.— Leamington [ Borough).— Remanded till 24th inst. for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— ALBERT WILSON, age 29, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, slight moustache ginger, inclined to be round shouldered and carries his head forward, left middle finger nail crushed ; dress, dark jacket and vest, brownish mixture trousers, grey cap, brown shoes. He represented that he was a checker in the employ of the railway. Had in his possession a metal watch B B B Silveram .( Swiss) lever, stamped inside outer case, stock No. 1052; silver curb chain with 2 silver football shield medals attached. States he is a weaver, a native of Blackburn, and that he has been tramp- ing for the last 18 months. Supposed wanted • elsewhere. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Brabner, Leamington. WILTSHIRE. 70.— Warminster ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions. 27th prox., for house- breaking and larceny—. JOHN WILLIAMS ( sup- posed false), age 35, height 5 ft. 9 in. ( without boots), complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar on right leg ; dress, dark coat and vest, dark blue small check trousers, black scarf, brown cap, light Blucher boots. A native of Stafford. States that he has been previously convicted ; also that he has attended race meetings for several years. Supposed wanted elsewhere Information to Supt. Lane, Warminster. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 71.— C Division.— 12th inst., a large spray brooch or head ornament ( size of engraving), composed entirely of brilliants representing a spray of leaves with two daisies, mounted on a gold brooch fitting of a larger spray, No. 7898 scratched thereon. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. 70^ HAMPSHIRE. 72.— Fare ham { County).— 20th ult., a car- penter's brown basket, web handles ; 1 plough and irons " W. Reynolds " and " J. W. Hoad " stamped on plough ; 1 iron smoothing plane, screw arrangement for wedge, " J. E. Buck, Russell Street, Portsmouth," stamped thereon; 1 car- penter's large hammer, " F. M." stamped on handle. 13th inst., a silver hunter watch, works plate missing ; 1 18- ct, gold albert, cable pattern, several links much worn and have been repaired, ring is a deeper colour than other parts : 1 German silver watch key ; 1 Indian yellow silk handker- chief with red figures ; 1 new blue cloth vest ( half of lining pink other drab stripe). Supposed by a female tramp. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. HERTFORDSHIRE. 73.- Hertford { County).— 13th inst., a lady's pneumatic safety bicycle, black frame, straight spokes, cork handles ivory tips, transfer on head and mudguard " Star Cycling Company, Wolver- hampton," " Mason's" saddle, bell, tool bag con- tained book, no lamp— by A MAN, age 22 to 24, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in, slight dark moustache, eyes hazel; dress, light grey suit and hard felt hat, Information to Supt Parish, Hertford. 3 KENT. 74.— Dover ( Borough).— 13th inst., 1 lady's open face silver watch ( glass chipped); 1 fine gold double chain, 2 gold balls and locket set ruby and pearls attached : 1 large gold brooch ; 1 black enamel brooch set in gold with one pearl; 1 plain silver gilt bangle : I gold curb pattern brooch : 1 lady's gold knotted ring ; 1 lady's gold ring set amethyst in centre 2 small diamonds each side— by A MAN, age about 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair, whiskers and moustache brown ( turning very grey); dress, brown tweed jacket, dark trousers, light cap, heavy boots, light overcoat; speaks with north country accent. See cases Nos. 75 and 77. Information to Chief Constable Sanders, Dover. 75— Folkestone ( Borough).— 12th inst., 2 bicycles, 1st, pneumatic tyres, frame black ena- melled, picked out red, usual parts plated, " Mor- gan " on transfer, also " Royal Morgan " stamped on top bracket, raised handle bar, felt grips, " Brooks's " saddle very light colour), saddle bag stamped " Morgan" in gilt letters, black leather gear case with transparent panel, candle lamp attached; 2nd, a " Raleigh" roadster bicycle, recently varnished, new " Beeston " cover 011 hind wheel, and 2 new spokes in wheel not enamelled, " Dunlop- Welch" cover on front wheel, with mudguards, " Alladin" lamp, and saddle bag attached, saddle bag contains business cards with " Eiloart & Co." thereon. 12th inst., a masonic jewel, " square and com- pass," stamped " l8ct" very pale blue ribbon attached, engraved on back " Presented to Bro. W. Perry by the Military Brethren of the Sand- gate Lodge, No. 1436, for his ability as W. M. during the years 1877- 78."— By A MAN, age about 50, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair, moustache and whiskers brown ( turning grey), cut close and rather pointed 011 chin ; dress, dark tweed jacket, dark trousers, light cap, heavy boots, carried a light overcoat. Stated he was in the iron trade and came from Abergavenny. Supposed identical with man cases Nos. 74 and 77. Between 13th and 14th inst,, a No. 1 " Swift" bicycle, No. 69317 or 69137, black enamelled frame " Swift" on transfer, flat handle bar, felt grips, usual parts plated, " Dunlop" pneumatic tyres, Brooks's " 91 or 92 saddle, no mudguards, pump or gear case," Lucas's " racing rat- trap pedals with toe clips, black wallet containing 2 or 3 spanners and pump tube. Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 23, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair dark brown, complexion and very small moustache dark, scar on bridge of nose ; dressed as a waiter in shabby dark clothes and light tweed cap. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Folkestone. 76.- Maidstone ( Borough).— 16th inst., a light " Roadster " bicycle," The King " 011 transfer on head, also " Samuel King, Athletic Outfitter, 91, Week St., Maidstone," flat handle bar, cork handles with black tips, diamond frame, 28- in. wheels, " Westwood " rims, tangent spokes, " War- wick " tyres, roller chain, rat- trap pedals, dust- proof cone, right pedal missing, crossbar bent, 84- in. gear " Midmore " saddle, tool bag, contain- ing midget oil can and accessories, no mud guards. Information to Chief Constable Mackintosh, Maidstone. 77.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— 16th inst,, a lady's gold demi- hunter keyless watch, blue figures on outer case, black figures on dial ; 1 lady's double pattern gold chain, ball in centre, tassel at end ; 1 Maltese cross, opens at front, con- taining photographs of a lady and gentleman; 1 lady's old silver open face watch, black figures, gold hands, " E. C. " engraved on back ; a very thin old- fashioned bird's- eye chain made in four lengths, with bar at one end, 3 pieces of chain and coins at other; 2 threepenny, 1 fourpenny piece, French coin and a three- halfpenny piece attached, gilded ; 1 gold bar brooch with pearl in centre; 1 lady's gold heart ring, " C. W. C." engraved on heart — by A MAN, age 50 to 55, height about 5 ft. 8in., beard and moustache ( turning grey) brown; dress, brown jacket and trousers, fawn- coloured dust coat and cap, vest cut high, heavy lace boots, wore a silver chain with medal or locket attached, carried a silver- mounted dark hook walking stick. Stated he was a timber merchant from Liverpool. Supposed identical with man cases Nos. 74 and 75. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Ramsgate. LINCOLNSHIRE. 78— Spalding { County).— 17th ult., a small black leather case containing 1 gold brooch, set large oblong amethyst surrounded with turquoise and pearls : 1 do., snake pattern, set emeralds, pendant to match ; 1 do., swallow shape, set diamonds ; 1 do, safety, set diamonds 1 do., " li " in pearls : 1 lady's gold watch, English lever. No. 10365 ; 1 gold chain, cable pattern, with gold 7/ 6 piece and gold green pencil case attached; 1 lady's gold dress ring, cameo figure of woman ; 1 do., buckle, set row turquoise on band and buckle ; 1 do., opal, diamond each side ; 1 do., set 2 diamonds and three emeralds ; 1 do., black enamel, set pearl in claw setting; 1 gold muff chain, set pearls, 1 fancy heart and 1 small gold fish charm attached ; 1 neck chain, rather large gold locket, set pearls and turquoise shape of wheatsheaf, containing portraits of lady and gentleman, attached; 1 gold necklet, snake pattern, fastens with snake's head snap, set emeralds, small gold heart attached; 1 gold bangle, set diamond and 3 corals alternately ; 1 do., set diamond and turquoise ; 1 do., set pearl and turquoise ; 1 brown mosaic bracelet, flowers painted on medallions connected with small gold chain round edges; 1 scarf pin, set paste and diamond ; 1 gold brooch. Information to Supt. Osborn, Spalding.^ ^ 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, APRIL 190, 1899. OXFORDSHIRE. 79.— Oxford ( City).— 8th inst., by burglary — 1 gold medal about 1£ in. in diameter, Queen's head on face and probably " Victoria College, Jersey," and 1883 or 4 on back ; 1 small thin gold medal, shape of triangular shield with " Quenvais or Quennevais G. C." thereon ; 1 silver card case with picture of Victoria College, Jersey, on one side and crest ( dog) on the other; 1 round silver box about 3J in. in diameter, 2£ in. high, removable lid, mainly composed of worked silver and decorated with slip of beaten gold round side and circular patch on lid, African work ; 1 silver midget photograph frame, oblong, decorated with silver wire ; 1 enamel and silver do., round, green enamel edge with silver bands and very thin silver bow on top : 1 silver box, copy of old English tea caddy with figures chased on sides and top, hinged lid, size about 4 in. by 3 in. ; 1 silver box. re- movable lid, figures as on preceding, size about 4 in. by 2 in.; 1 silver ornament, very old looking, in shape of beer cup, chased, small figure on top ; 1 fancy shaped silver spoon, curled and worked handle, very old looking ; 1 new silver caddy spoon, open work bowl and slightly curved handle ; 1 silver spoon, plain bowl, straight nandle with figure of man in uniform ( old English) at the end ; 1 pair of silver snuffers, figure of man standing on tortoise, originally silver gilt but now worn off except inside the blades ; 1 silver pen and pencil case ; 1 silver mounted magnifying glass, 6 or 7 in. long the handle decorated and the glass surrounded with silver band ; 1 paper knife, ivory blade and silver ( or plated) handle ; four filigree silver coffee cup holders, shape of small egg cups, Chinese work ; 1 silver mug, frosted silver with flowers and butterflies thereon, handle a copy of bent bamboo, about 5 in. high, Chinese work: 1 repeating striking carriage clock, about 5} in. high, white face, blue figures, " R. & Co." stamped on movement at back.— Suspicion is attached to MAN, case No. 37. Information to Chief Constable Cole, Oxford. SUFFOLK. 80.— Ipswich ( Borough). — 11th inst, a " Swift" bicycle, F grade, No. 73( 144,74 gear, high frame, very large saddle, 28 in. back, 30 in. front wheels, tangent spokes, rat- trap pedals, flat handle bars, black handles with white tips, small bell, black pump, Dunlop road- racing tyres, saddle bag attached, no mud guards, brake or gear case. Information to Lieut.- Colonel Russell, Chief Constable, Ipswich. SURREY. 81. — Hersham ( County). — 6th inst., by burglary at Esher, 6 table spoons, 11 dessert spoons, 12 tea spoons, 8 large forks, 12 small forks, 1 butter knife ( all plated) ; 1 cup, 1 snuff box, 1 match box, 1 tape measure, 2 spoons, 2 filigree dishes, 1 tea caddy, 1 heart- shaped dish ( all silver); 1 silver top glass box, 3 silver top scent bottles, cut glass ( 1 red), 1 green and gold ormolu clock, 1 tortoise shell crook handle umbrella ; supposed by A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., ginger moustache ; wearing black coat and black hard felt hat, the appearance of a mechanic. 8th inst. at Downside, Cobham. 1 silver bowl, about 5 inches high, standing on three feet, plain with filigree edge, monogram R. A. P. engraved thereon ; 1 small square silver box, beaten silver, embossed with figures about 5 in. by 3 in. ; 1 taper candlestick ( small) plain with beaded edge ; a tortoise shell horse shoe clock, letter weight and clock combined; 1 medium size Queen Anne silver drinking cup, plain, with two handles ; 2 small silver spoons, two inches long, handle the shape of a lobster ; 3 silver handled paper knives, ( 1 tortoise shell blade, 2 ivory ditto); " silver trinkets" viz., filigree jug, cup and saucer, coffee pot and kettle, all made to fasten on watch chain ; small filigree round box, with match holder inside. 82.— Hersham ( County). — 15th inst., a lady's thin gold watch, white dial, plain gold hands, embossed on back, French make, " Mullet, Paris," on inside case, anil £ 30. Information to Supt. Boon, Hersham. SUSSEX ( East). 83.— Brighton ( Borough). — 5th inst., a " Royal Rover " bicycle, 25- inch frame, enamelled black with a few fine gold lines thereon; flat handle bar, cork handles with white tips, rat- trap pedals, fitted with brake and mudguards, light brown high saddle, " Dunlop" tyres, No. 8243 supposed on top loop. Si — Brighton ( Borough).— 12th inst. a Baylis & Thomas " Eureka " bicycle, 24- in. frame, black enamelled, 1899 " Dunlop" tyres, " Reynolds'' chain, celluloid mudguards, No. " 3687, X R R," on top loop in front. 15th inst., a " Royal Triumph" bicycle, high build, No. 55237 stamped on head and left crank, raised handle bar, rat- trap pedals, left oil cap missing, smooth " Dunlop" tyres, no brake or mudguards. Information to chief Constable Carter, Brighton. n- PROPERTY RECOVERED. BERKSHIRE. 85.— Reading ( Borough).— Second bicycle case, No. 59, 5th inst. J^ yi SURREY. 86.- Reigate ( Borough).— Watch and chain, case No. 76, 12th inst. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. KENT. £ 25 REWARD. ST.— Sevenoaks ( County).— 13th inst., at Oxford, a chestnut mare, 7 years, 16 hands, hind feet white, small star on forehead, humour ticks near shoulder, broken knees; and a chestnut gelding, 6 years, 16* 2 hands, near hind foot white, both clipped ( except saddles and legs). Suspicion is attached to THREE MEN; lst, age about 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in.; 2nd, age about 35, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion and moustache dark, wearing dark clothes; 3rd, age about 50, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, beard and moustache dark brown ( turning grey), wearing grey overcoat, grey trousers, black hard felt hat; the appearance of low horse dealers ; they were driving a dark brown horse with a dark four- wheel waggonette. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Ernest Cole, Rye House Farm, Dunton Green, Otford, near Sevenoaks, for such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and recovery of the horses. Information to Supt. Taylor, Sevenoaks. APPREHENSIONS. 88.— Berkshire, Windsor ( Borough). THOMAS NEWBOLD PIDDOCK, Case No. 5, 12th inst., is identical with PERCIVAL PILSON JONES, Case No. 51, 28th ult. 89.— Denbighshire, Wrexham ( County). — WILLIAM ARTHUR HESKETH, Case No. 6, 12tli inst. 90. — Glamorganshire, Cardiff ( Borough).— EDITH HALFORD, Case No. 13, and WILLIAM T. GRANT, Case No. 14, 91.- Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Borough).— FRANCIS GEORGF, LYNCH, Case No. 20, 12th inst. 92.— Lancashire, Garstang County). — CYRIL R. CROSSLEY, Case No. 25, 12th inst., and property recovered. 93.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— WINIFRED BRENNAN, Office No. 3324- 98, Case No. 25, 27th January last. 94.— Westmorland- Kendal ( Borough) — ALEXANDER GRAY, Case No. 56, 12th inst., at Nelson, Lancashire. 95 - Yorkshire ( East Riding) Hull ( City).— ALEXANDER WILSON, Case No. 73, 21st ult. 96- Yorkshire ( West Riding), Sheffield ( City).— ALEXANDER STEWART Case No. 61, 12th inst. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 97.— If Division.— For stealing, 10th inst., ft piano organ, No. 9000 stamped inside case, front of case polished, sides unfinished, plain mirrors in frame, broad gilt mouldings, " Marini and Romano" on back, " Marini" 011 front of case, carriage painted red, picked out black and yellow— OLIVER WEBB, age 18, height 5 ft. i in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes ( full) grey, prominent nose, ILAB, IDVEAB tattooed on right forearm, 2 hearts pierced with daggers, D. W. W. I love, 2 flags and 14 dots on left forearm, anchor and 4 dots back of left hand ; dress, brown jacket, grey vest, brown cord trousers, brown cap, marone neckerchief, spring side boots ; a native of Poplar, London. Is accompanied by a lad age 17, height 5 ft., complexion fair, hair light ; dress, dark clothes, light cap. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. - DERBYSHIRE. 98.— Wirksworth ( County).— For stealing 7s. 4d. 29th ult., at Hopton— HENRY LANCK, alias JINK ( supposed false), age 15, height 4 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown; dress, dark grey mixture jacket and vest, hole at elbows of jacket, navy blue serge knickers fastened at knees with brass buckle, black ribbed stockings, blue serge cap, blue and white muffler, strong lace boots. Has been tramping about the country.. May seek employment with farmers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hollingworth, Wirksworth. WARWICKSHIRE. 99.- Aston Manor ( County). - For obtain- ing £ 400 by a worthless cheque— ERNEST GEORGE, alias SMITH, age 24, heights ft. 3J in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, large scar lower part of right leg, which has been broken ; dress, slate colour suit, black hard hat. A native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walker, Aston Manor. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. 100.— K Division.— Committed for trial at Central Criminal Court, 29th inst., for larceny ( trick) — GEORGE GORTON ( supposed false), age 42 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion ( lark, hair ( thin in front) and moustache brown, eyes grey, slight scar middle of left hand, scar left shin, pock marks on chest, red mark right eyebrow, blue dot between right thumb and fore- finger ; dress, dark jacket suit and overcoat, grey tie, brown check cap, lace boots. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. i 5.- 7 w ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 101.— K Division, 14th inst., a dark bay horse pony, about 13 hands, body half clipped, white star on forehead, hair rubbed off sides by traces, chafed behind off foreleg, long double mane, long tail; a set of silver plated harness ( nearly new); a light spring cart painted black, wheels, shafts and springs picked out yellow, triangle shape axle, near- side step bent, 2 horse- hair cushions covered with American cloth one side, blue the other. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard. _ MISSING. 1.02.— Since 17th March last, from Brook, Isle of Wight, JAMES HILLIER, age 56, height about 6 ft., stout build, complexion fresh, hair, whiskers and moustache grey, dress when last seen dark speckled colour suit, brown cloth mackintosh with cape, black hard felt hat; a farm bailiff. Information to Chief Inspector Ayres, Police Station, Quay Street, Newport, Isle of Wight.