THB POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MAY 26, 1899. VOL. XVI, No. 1608. REGULATIONS. ^ 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. % Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of *, he POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by " another force. . „ . 8 Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4, In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the pay ment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of 15s. per portrait, and of 7s. 6d. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of 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. S. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and,, as far as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to ths Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in tht next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will b* wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only ; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order or by Post Office Order payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Aniwuncements 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. SPECIAL NOTICE. IDENTIFICATION OF PRISONERS. THE EDITOR requests that Chief Officers of Police, when forwarding for identification by the Metropolitan Police the Photographs and descrip- tive 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., 111, Great Russell Street, W. C. ( P. G., No. 1180, March 4th, 1898). ASTORIA, —, 52, Maida Yale, London, Dealer in Dogs. ( P. G., No. 1510, June 17th, 1898). BROWN, " PROFESSOR," 1A, Hackney Road, Lon- don, N. E. ( P. G., No. 1536, September 16th, 1898). CARVER, alias R. B. HAYDON, J. Y. WOODS, G. S. YANNER, G. WINGFIELD, & c„ frauds on dressmakers. ( P. G., No. 1518, July loth, 1898). CROWN PERFUMERY CO., 31, Arlington Street, Clerkenwell.( P. G., No. 1550, November 4. 1898). DASMAIL, A., Box 171, Langdale House, Waltham- stow. ( P. G., No. 1536, September 16th, 1898). DRAPERY FRAUD. ( P. G., No. 1572, January 20th, 1899). FRAIN," MADAME," 1 A, Hackney Road, London N. E. ( P. G., No. 1536, September 16th, 1898). HAMBURG LOTTERIES. ( P. G., No. 1556, November 25th, 1898). HEWETT, alias TURNER, WHITEHOUSE, and THOMPSON. ( P. G. No. 1592, March 31st, 1899). HYPOLITE & CO., Trundley's Road, Deptford. ( P. G. No. 1602, May 5th, 1899). MAY, GARLAND & Co., 18, Carburton Street, London, W. ( P. G., No. 1502, May 20th, 1898). PRESS RUG CO., 58a, Lauriston Road, Hackney, London. ( P. G., No. 1488, April 1st, 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, Roseberv Avenue, E. G. ( P. G., No. 1478, February 25th, 1898). APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1. — B Division.— For stealing £ 20 — EMMANUEL GRAINGER, age 18, height 5 ft, 9 in., complexion rather pale, hair dark, tattoo marks on back of hands and arms ( ship on back of one hand), swinging gait, one upper front tooth broken ; dress, black diagonal coat and vest, dark grey striped trousers, black tie, black hard felt hat, low shoes. 2.— D Division.— For embezzling £ 13 5s. 22nd ult.— WILLIAM HODGE, age 21, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion inclined to sallow, hair black, eyes grey ; dress, black morning coat and vest, dark trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots ; supposed a native of Canterbury. Warrant issued. 3.— D Division.— For obtaining £ 5 by a worthless cheque, No. 2025, on the Capital and Counties Bank, Westminster Branch— TOGNI LUIGI, alias JOLLI, age 28, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair black ; dress, dark jacket suit, black tie with green stripes, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. 4.— F Division— For absconding from his bail charged with larcenv — JOHN BRIANT, alias JACK BRAY, JOHN JONES, and MCCARTY, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair ( thin on top) dark brown, eyes dark blue, bridge of nose has been broken, cut scar over left eye, and on chest, several indistinct marks in blue ink on both forearms ; dress, dark blue serge jacket suit, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A native of Notting Hill, London. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard , ABERDEENSHIRE. 5.— Aberdeen ' City)— On a sheriff's war- rant, charged under the Debtors ( Scotland) Act, 1880, with having in October, 1898, become indebted to an amount exceeding £ 200, and having failed to keep necessary books or accounts, or otherwise with concealing or destroying his books, & c., and with absconding to avoid proceedings, and taking property and cash to the amount of over £ 100— ARTHUR MARTIN, age about 35. height 5 ft, 7 or 8 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache black. Supposed a native of London. May assume the name of " E. Arthur," and be accom- panied by a woman age about 30, and a girl age about 5. He carried on business as a general dealer, and obtained pianos, & c., which he sold at less than cost price and absconded. Information to Chief Constable Wyness, Aber- deen CHESHIRE. 6.— Egremont ( 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, Egremont. DERBYSHIRE. 7.— Alfreton ( County). For stealing 8th 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. 7i 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. 8.— Derby ( County).— For unlawfully wound- ing, at Egginton, 20th inst.— JOHN ROGERS, age about 27, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes dark ; native of Cloonfad, Roscommon. Will probably seek em- ployment at farmhouses. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Airey, Derby. 9.— 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. 1" — 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. Warrant issued. 11.— Chesterfield ( Borough).— For steal- ing, 18th inst., 1 old silver verge watch, No. 566, man with dog and gun anil a church painted on dial; 1 pair gold- plated cuff links ; 1 link dumb- bell shape ; 1 rolled gold ring, heart and shamrock 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. I thereon ; 1 9- ct. gold ring, set 1 red and 2 white stones; 1 blue print shirt, with front and cuffs; 1 pair brown and white check trousers and vest — A MAN, giving the name of R. W. SHELTON, age about 30, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion pale, hair dark, clean shaved, bridge of nose Hat, pointed at end, front teeth deficient, peculiarity in speech, of Jewish appearance ; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, light mixture trousers, black and white check cap. He took lodgings representing that he was going to start work as a tailor's cutter. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Emery, Chester field. DORSETSHIRE. 12.— Weymouth ( Borough).— For stealing, 12th inst., a £ 5 Bank of England note, No. 33763 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. 13— Colchester ( County).— For obtaining £ 5 by false pretences at Clacton- on- Sea, 12th inst.— A. H. BRIDGE, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache light, high forehead with scar in centre, peculiar look in left eye when speaking, of good address ; dress, black coat and vest ( vest lined red flannel), brown speckled tweed trousers, black hard hat, carried a small brown bag and an umbrella. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Lennon, Clacton- on- Sea. 11.— 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. J GLAMORGANSHIRE. 15.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For embezzlement — JAMES BULLER, age 45, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion sallow, long haggard face, hair and side whiskers black, speaks with strong Welsh accent; dress, blue melton overcoat, black morning coat, light trousers, black hard felt hat; a fruit and potato merchants collector ; native of Swansea. Is also known at Pontypridd, Aberdare, Mountain Ash, and Hopkinstown. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff HAMPSHIRE. 16— 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 he found reciting at public houses. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 17. — ROSS ( County). — For neglecting to attend before the District Auditor with his 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. 18 .— Ashford ( County). — For embezzling £ 1 4s. 2id.— FREDERICK HARMER. age about 29, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, stoops ; dress, dark blue morning coat, dark tweed vest and trousers, skull cap, white tie, lace boots. A journeyman butcher. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bailey, Ashford. 19 — 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. 20.— Chatham ( County).— For embezzling £ 17— FREDERICK NELSON, age about 24, height about 5 ft, 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. fV 21. — Dover ( Borough). — For embezzling £ 4 10s. kl.— 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. 22- 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. 23.— Bolton ( County).— For stealing two books at Farnworth, 4th inst.— HERBERT or BERTIE JACKSON, alias ERNEST KENNEDY JACKSON, age about 35, height 5 ft. 8i in., com- plexion pale, large head, round face, hair dark, clean shaved, slight peculiarity of eyes; tlress, 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. LINCOLNSHIRE. 24 - Grimsby ( Borough).— For embezzling £ 30 lis. ( id. and other Bums— CHARLES HENRY HUBAND BROWN, age 25, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair ( very short) light brown, small moustache, light; dress, slate coloured coat and vest, trousers a shade darker, green cloth cap, brown boots, carried an umbrella with a silver knob; a butcher's manager, native of Man- chester. Frequents music halls and low singing rooms. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Grimsby. MONMOUTHSHIRE. Abergavenny ( County).— For con- spiring to defraud, 16th inst.— STANLEY, age 28 to 30, height about 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair and moustache dark— MISS COLLINS, age about 28, rather tall, complexion and hair dark, wearing a large black hat trimmed black feathers, and a pair long earrings— MRS. SMITH, age about 50, thick set, complexion and hair dark, wore a necklace of two or three rows of black beads, long earrings, and several gold rings. They attend fairs,' feteB, & c., with a cocoa nut sheet. Warrant issued. 26.— Abergavenny ( County).— For steal- ing a pair strong nailed boots, closed uppers, watertight, size 9— JOHN alias JACK THE NAVVY, age about 60, height 5 ft, 8 in , stout build, complexion fresh, hair grey, clean shaved, large nose, tattoo marks on body and arms, stoops slightly, supposed very deaf; dress, old drab coat, cord trousers, tied at. knees, and the stolen boots. A labourer ; native of Shropshire. May be found at farm houses or on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Davies, Abergavenny. NORFOLK. 27.— Norwich ( County).— For obtaining two tons of hay by false pretences— HENRY ALLEN, alias TUBBY, age 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, complexion fair, full face, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, scar on left temple ; dress, grey or brown suit, A broker ; native of Sprows- ton, Norfolk. May be found in company of betting men. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Flint, County Police Office, Norwich. 28.- Norwich ( City) For obtaining £ 150 by false pretences— ALFRED GEORGE HOLMES age about 38, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., stout kuild, 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. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 29.— Peter borough ( C'ity).— For stealing a registered lettercontaining£ 4— CECIL WILLIAM FLOWERS, age 29, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion dark, hair ( thin in front) dark brown, small moustache dark, eyes ( full) dark brown, of good address; dress, dark grey mixture jacket suit, dark cap. A letter carrier, native of London. Has served in the 2nd Northamptonshire Regi- ment. May be found working on cattle boats at London or Liverpool Docks. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Lawson, Peter- borough. ROXBURGHSHIRE. 30.— Jedburgh ( County).— For stealing 1 single case silver English lever watch, yellow hands, sunk seconds, figured hack, small dent thereon ; 1 ditto, steel hands, sunk seconds, hack worn smooth ; 1 double case silver verge, maker " Fell, Hexham," yellow hands, capped movement, glass deficient; 1 large size silver Geneva, yellow- hands, sunk seconds, figured back, glass deficient; 1 lady's silver Geneva, small size, white dial, steel hands, glass deficient; 1 lady's very small keyless watch, black oxydised cases, white dial, yellow hands ; 1 lady's silver Geneva, white dial, steel hands, " L. B." in monogram on back; all entrusted to repair— DAVID JOHNSTONE GLENDINN- ING, age 27, height 5 ft. ( if in., very slight build, complexion fresh, hair light or flaxen, slight moustache light, eyes grey, left little finger deformed at second joint, right little finger crooked, scar above bridge of nose, circular scar back of left elbow, small scars on both hands, hair on right of chest. A watchmaker. Native of Dum- fries. Has been previously convicted at Wigtown and Ayr. Absconded 9th April 1898. Warrant issued. Not to he arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Roxburgh- shire Constabulary, Jedburgh. SHROPSHIRE. 31 — Wellington ( County).— For obtaining, 22nd ult., by false pretences, three new right hoots ( men's), 2 size 7, 1 size 8— A WOMAN, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 ill., complexion fresh, hair light, speaks with a low tone ; dress, fawn or light coloured jacket, dark dress, black boat- shaped soft felt hat. Stated she had been sent for the boots on approval. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Wellington. STAFFORDSHIRE. 32— Longton ( County).— For absconding from Werrington Industrial School 13th inst., WILLIAM HENRY HIGGINS, age 13, height 4 ft, 3 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes dark blue ; dress dark cloth suit, light blue socks, blue peak cap, lace boots. A native of Congleton, Cheshire. Information to Supt. Bakewell, Longton. s FRIDAY, MAY 26, 1899. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS IN CUSTODY. 35.- Oxford City).— Portrait and descrip- tion of FREDERICK LEAT, alias JOHNSON, Office No. 3636/ 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 lis.; age 21, 37.— 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. STAFFORDSHIRE. 38— Newcastle - under - Lyme ( Borough).-.— For shopbreaking, between 14th and 15th inst., and stealing a brown suit, size 4 ; 1 pair light trousers; 1 cardigan jacket; 5 silk handkerchiefs, blue and white spots, 1 black and white ; 1 pair men's tan boots, size 7 ; and several shirts— JOHN DAVIES, age 21, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, snake tattooed left forearm, 2 crosses and staff on right forearm; a native of Hanley, and A MAN, age about 20, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark, rather long features, peculiar speech, supposed short tongue : a native of Hanley, accompanies switchback railways, etc. One of the above may be wearing some of the stolen articles. Information to Chief Constable Stirling, New- castle- under- Lyme. SUFFOLK ( East). 39.— Lowestoft ( County).— ROBERT JOHN JONES, WILLIAM BENNETT, and GEORGE MALLETT, Case No. 41, 4th November, 1898, not to be arrested ; warrants withdrawn. SUFFOLK ( West). 40.— 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. SUSSEX ( East). 41.— Brighton ( Borough). — For failing to appear to a summons for committing perjury 20th April last MARY JANE CLARKE, alias HEAD, age 34, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., very stout build, complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue. Frequents music halls, and may be found in company of prostitutes. Was accompanied by her two sons, ages 14 and 10 years respectively. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton, METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 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. 34.— Sherborne ( County). Portrait and description of JULIAN GWYTHER, a solicitor, late of Sherborne, whose apprehension is sought for converting trusts 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. ft "/• r height 5 ft, 7j in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes hazel, scar base of right index finger and outside left thumb, 2 small moles back of neck : may be wearing a light plaid or dark 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. 36.— Walsall ( Borough).— Portrait and de- scription of GEORGE HOPKINS, whose appre- hension is sought for embezzling £ 30— Age about 28, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion pale, large dimple on chin, of delicate and Bickly appearance. Is fond of betting ; will probably be found at race meetings in company of bookmakers. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable . Taylor, Walsall. 33.— 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 I 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, APRIL 200, 1899. 42 — Hastings ( Borough).— For larceny— JOSEPH WALTERS, age 34, height 5 ft. 6± in., complexion sallow, hair, ( turning grey) and short moustache dark, eyes dark brown, large fleshy lump left side of head, stoops ; dress, dark jacket and vest, dark grey striped trousers, black tie, black hard felt hat.' A coach painter ; native of London. May seek employment at livery yards. Warrant issued. 43.— Hastings ( Borough). — For neglecting to maintain his wife and family— GEORGE SELLMAN, age 42, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache ( turning grey) light brown ; dress, grey jacket and vest, light grey trousers with light stripes, grey cap ; a watchmaker. May be found hawking mock jewellery. j Warrant issued. 44.— 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. ( j in., complexion and hair dark, full face, prominent cheek bones. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Hastings. r ^ WARWICKSHIRE. 45.— Aston Manor ( County).— For obtain- ing £ 400 by a worthless cheque— ERNEST GEORGE, alias SMITH, age 24, height 5 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. 46.— Coventry ( City).— For obtaining, 2Sth 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. 47.- 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. WORCESTERSHIRE. 48.- King's Heath ( County).— For em- bezzling £ 49— WALTER HARRISON, age 28, heights ft,- 9j 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. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wasley, King's Heath. 49. Stourport — ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) a sovereign, gjth inst.— JOHN HORATIO BROOKES, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion, hair, and eyes dark. May be found at Cardiff. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Long, Stourport. 50.— Worcester ( County).— For embezzling £ 3 18s. l| d. 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, YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 51.— Beverley ( Borough). — For stealing 16th inst., a " Raleigh " safety bicycle No. 21675, 1895 pattern, black enamel, parts worn, semi tangent spokes back wheel, direct front, back tyre " Dunlop," front " Midland," " Brooks" B 90 saddle, " Lucas" bell— A YOUTH, age about lb, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion very dark, hair ( curly) black ; dress, dark suit, grey cap. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Knight , YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 52 — Pontefract ( County).- For stealing a silver English lever watch, No. 37637, plain face, black numerals ; silver curb pattern chain with 2 American coins ( 1 5- cent, and 1 3- cent.) attached; 1 light brown pig- skin purse, 2 compartments fastens with strap at side, containing several old English and foreign coins and a Jubilee sixpence — JAMES MOORE, alias EDWARDS, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 ins., complexion sallow, long nose, hair dark brown, eyes brown. A navvy : native of Sowerby Bridge. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Whincup, Court House, Pontefract. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 53.— N Division.— Remanded till Jst prox. for obtaining money by false pretences through the Exchange and Mart and other horticultural papers— GEORGE CLARKE, alias BAKER, BEARD, BREFFITT, CHAPMAN, CHAMBERS, CHITTY, CURTIS, COOPER, GLENNY, INGLIS, LEWIS, RILEY, WATSON, & c., age 52, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion ruddy, hair light brown ( turning grey and bald on top), eyes grey, nose inclines to right; dress, dark grey mixture suit, black square top hat. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 54.— Hungerford ( County). — Committed for trial at the next assizes for arson— EDWARD DANOLD, age 22, height 5 ft, 7 in., slight build complexion fair, hair brown, eyes grey, scar left side of neck ; states he is a sugar boiler. Recently discharged from Reading Prison having served 3 months imprisonment for loitering. Information to Inspector Legg, Hungerford. BRECONSHIRE. 55.— Crickhowell ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for stealing gold rings while pretending to make a purchase— JOHN PAYNE alias FRANK LEWIS, age 71, ( looks much younger), height 5 ft. 10j in., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair grey, slight side whiskers, eyes hazel, one tooth deficient in upper front jaw, right third finger off at knuckle ; dress, brown tweed suit, black bowler hat, lace boots. Supposed an expert thief and previously convicted. Information to Supt. Winterson, Crickhowell, or Sergt. Evans, Hay. DORSETSHIRE. 56.— Dorchester ( County). — Committed for trial at next assizes for indecently assaulting a little girl— GEORGE HOLT, age 31, height 5 ft. 6 in. complexion very dark, hair and moustache black, eyes dark, cup marks above shoulder blades cut mark tinder chin, top of one right finger flat- tened ; dress, dark plaid jacket and trousers, white muffler ; a native of Battersea, London. Information to Supt. Burden, Dorchester. HAMPSHIRE. 57— Southampton ( Borough). — Re- manded till 31st inst., for obtaining money by false pretences— JANE ANN TICKLE, alias JEFFERSON and PRICE, age 24, height 5 ft. ' ii in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey ; dress, green cloth costume, yellow blouse with white stripes, black and white scarf, blue sailor hat with blue band, button shoes with toecaps. A post- office clerk ; native of Gosforth, Newcastle. THOMAS PHILLIPSON, alias PRICE and TICKLE, age 28, height 5 ft. in., complexion fair, round face, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, hairy chest, mole centre of back, under left shoulder blade, between left shoulder blade and centre of back, several small moles back of neck, 2 moles right cheek, slight scar over right eye ; dress, brown plaid suit, blue Oxford shirt, black silk tie, black bowler hat, lace boots with toecaps. An engineer's fitter ; states he is a native of Newcastle- on- Tyne. 58— Southampton ( Borough). — Re. manded till 31st inst, for stealing a watch— HENRY JOHN DAVIS ( supposed false), age 34, height 5 ft. 4j ins., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, and moustache dark brown, eyes grey, several pimples on back, 2 scars, about the size of a shilling, outside left thigh, right shoulder droops slightly, dress, blue and brown mixture, jacket and vest, black and white check trousers, black tie with white stripes, pink shirt with black spots, flannel trimmed dungaree, skull cap ; states he is a gasfitter and a native of Poole, also that he has been a stoker on H. M. S. " Victory," and was dig- charged owing to a dislocated shoulder. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton LINCOLNSHIRE. 59.— Boston ( Count)/).— Committed for trial for attempted rape.— JAMES JOHNSTON, alias ERNEST HYMAS, age 22, height 5 ft, 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark brown, small moustache light brown, eyes blue, grey patch on top of head, slight impediment in speech, anchor and dot right arm, blue mark right thumb, anchor, cross and heart, " Love " heart with cross on top, and bracelet left arm, anchor, cross, star, diamond and spade back of left hand ; dress, brown plaid coat, vest and cap, cord trousers ; a pedlar, sells scripture cards. Information to Supt. Costar, Boston. 3 PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 60.— N Division. — By shopbreaking, 3 bicycles, 1st, a lady's 26 in. and 28 in. wheels, ' Clipper" 1^- in. tyres, solid rims, enamelled black, leather gear case " Waverley " in gilt letters thereon, black dress cord, up- turned handle bar, " Brooks' B 28" saddle, No. 413. 2nd, 25- in frame, lj- in. " Palmer" tyres, 28- in. wheels, jointless hollow rims, in, " Appleby " twin roller chain, " B 10" saddle, felt handles, black enamelled, No. 462. 3rd, 25 in. frame, 1 J- in. " Palmer " tyres, joint- less rims, 28- in. wheels, " B 10" saddle, " Reynolds" chain, black enamelled, cork handles, No. 478. All new and usual parts plated, and all stamped ( transfers) " W. H. Cartwright & Co., makers, Cazenove Road, Stoke Newington," on head, " Waverley " on down back tubes. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CARNARVONSHIRE. 61.— Carnarvon ( County).— 17th inst., by office- breaking, £ 3 17s. 0d., including £ 2 5s. Od. in threepenny pieces— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN, 1st. age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, moustache dark, walks quickly; wearing long black overcoat, dark grey trousers, round hard hat, clerical collar ; 2nd, height about 5 ft. 7 in., slight light moustache, heavy eyebrows, wearing light overcoat, light trousers, of athletic appearance. They have with them a brown leather handbag. Both look like commercial travellers. Supposed wanted for similar offences elsewhere. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Harris, Carnarvon. CHESHIRE. 62.— Egremont ( County.) — 18th inst., at Liscard— 1 gold oblong brooch, set 5 diamonds ; 1 small gold brooch, shape of a knot, with broad ends ; 1 lady's gold engagement ring, set with 3 rubies; 1 gent's gold Mizpah ring, split inside ; 1 lady's silver watch, blue enamel on back of case ; 1 lady's small thin silver double chain, and £ 3 Us. Od. Information to Supt. McDonald, Egremont CUMBERLAND. 63.— Workington ( County).— Between 18th ult. and 18th inst., 1 gold bangle, set diamond and 2 blue stones ; 1 plain gold bangle, with horseshoe in centre ; 1 gold brooch, shape of a piece of music, small diamond on 3rd line ; 1 lady's old- fashioned gold chain in 2 pieces ; set plain gold studs ; 1 gold sleeve link with monogram " J. G."; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set 3 red stones and ti pearls ; 1 ditto set 5 brilliants ; 1 gold locket " C. J. S." on front. Information to Supt. Hope, Workington DORSETSHIRE. 64.— Weymouth ( Borough). — 20th inst., 1 lady's gold Geneva keyless watch, gold hands, gold floral face, chased back, No. 104766 ; 1 lady's double length gold albert chain, small imitation double link pattern, with hook and tassel attached; 1 lady's long 18 ct. gold neck chain, curb pattern, TuesDAY, MAY 26, 1899. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. valuable ; 1 oblong turquoise brooch, cluster of small turquoise in centre, surrounded by larger ones, set in gold, back of which contains hair ; 1 massive flat silver bracelet about J of an incn wide, studded edges, clasp fastener; 1 silver black enamelled bracelet, about j inch wide, set with oblong cluster of pearls, two of which are missing, clasp fastener; 1 lady's rather long seal- skin purse, gold colour mounts, with three compart- ments ; 1 seal- skin sovereign purse, containing one old half crown, date ( believed) 1840, with hole bored in it, two old sixpenny pieces with holes bored in them. Information to Chief Constable Eacock, Wey- mouth. DURHAM. £ 50 REWARD. C> 5.— Sunderland [ Borough). — Between 18th and 19th inst., by shopbreaking, 6 gold watches) 1 18- ct. chronograph Geneva, No. 54717; 2 18- ct. Genevas, Nos. 43450 and f. 6706; 1 9- ct. keyless chronograph, Nos. 75550 ; 1 9- ct. chrono- graph lever, N o. 75569 ; 1 9- ct. keyless Geneva, No. 26289); 21 ladies' gold watches ( 1 18- ct. English lever, No. 1739 ; 1 18- ct. hunting lever, No. 31179; 5 18- ct. Genevas, Nos. 45372, 13351, 160096, 15583, 50212 ; 2 14- ct. keyless levers, No. 72724 and 57898; 3 14- ct. Genevas, Nos. 50078, 161942, 157277 ; 1 14- ct. Geneva hunter, No. 2703 ; 4 9- ct. do., Nos. 9551, 1654, 97819, 1705 ; 2 9- ct. keyless Genevas, Nos. 89915 and 21787 ; 1 9- ct. Geneva, Glas Ball ; 1 9- ct. Geneva, No. 45379); 118 silver Geneva watches ( 1 keyless Geneva, metal dome, 5067; 15 Genevas, metal domes, 33316, 49299, 165242,186798, 50722, 20140, 50699, 50751, 50719, 50744, 50734, 50746, 28144, 51853,51852,49806; 2 Genevas, Nos. 17149 and 50729 ; 1 Geneva, gold dial, No. 74195; 6 Genevas, silver dome, Nos. 51040, 44143, 53626, 33955, 45471, 64715; 1 do., hunter, No. 34441 ; 1 Geneva, No. 215701 ; 3 Swiss levers, Nos. 58709, 741537, 54721; 3 patent levers, Nos. 97193, 1039, 79176 ; 3 chrono- graphs, Nos. 52694, 61389, 113 ; 5 English levers, Nos. 11197, 51169, 23593, 195425, 19679; 1 stop chronograph, No. 50/ 161, 9 white metal chrono- graphs, Nos. 48202, 21, 6R, 52459, 9R, 52/ 9, 52/ 3, 51/ 2, 52/ 4 ; 1 white metal Boston lever, No. 1118 ; 1 black keyless, No. 135522 ; 2 Canadian gold Genevas, Nos. 10 and 178 ; 1 black enamelled keyless, No. 135522 ; 2 Canadian gold keyless hunters, Nos. 179899, 320556, 2 black calendars, Nos. 56424 and 35984 ; 13 nickel keyless, Nos. 486456, 31927, 474, 240673, 2409812, 1, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18 ; 1 regulator, large size, No. 187914 ; 2 keyless, La Marville on outside of case ; 25 ladies' silver Genevas, metal domes, Nos. 94024, 93758, 237963, 33750, 48379 ; 5 ladies' Genevas, with silver domes, Nos. 28827, 33486, 37652, 11293, 11298; 3 ladies' silver keyless, 22720, 22669, 1- 3129 ; 1 lady's silver dome hunter, No. 14126; 2 ladies' silver chronographs, Nos. 12758 and 9430 ; 2 ladies' silver English levers, Nos. 6645 and 6552 ; 1 lady's Swiss lever, No. 737563 ; 1 lady's second- hand white metal Geneva, No. 13: 2 ladies' black enamelled keyless Genevas, Nos. 3127, 301288); 60 ladies' 9- ct. gold wedding rings ; 48 18- ct. gold wedding rings, 120 9- ct. gold dress rings, set with pearls, rubies, and crystals ; 72 ladies' 9- ct. keeper rings, various patterns ; 48 ladies' gold plated dress rings, set with imitation pearls, rubies, and crystals ; 120 gent's 9- ct. gold signet rings, set with assorted stones; 6 ladies' 18- ct. gold dress rings, set in pearls and rubies ; .3 ladies' 15- ct. gold dress rings, set in pearls, rubies, and corals ; 1 18- ct. gold diamond ring, round setting ; 1 18- ct. gold fancy Albert; 1 9- ct gold curb Albert, attached a 9- ct. gold medal shield in centre ; 2 9- ct. fancy gold Alberts ; 1 gold- plated Albert, long link pattern ; 1 silver curb chain ; 1 silver chain, long links ; 6 ladies' gold plated Alberts, mounted in centre with Scotch pebbles ; 3 ladies' 9- ct. gold Alberts, small gold jug, fancy pattern, attached to each ; 1 lady's 9- ct. fancy gold Albert, attached a gold heart- shaped locket; 12 9- ct. gold pencil cases, different coloured stones at end, 12 silver pencil cases of different patterns ; 6 ladies' long gold- plated guards ; 6 fancy paste gold- plated scarf pins; 36 9- ct. gold scarf pins, horse shoe, half moon, shield, and round pattern, all set either with pearl, rubies, or rose diamonds; 6 15- ct. gold scarf pins, set with various coloured stones ; 1 gold scarf pin, horse shoe pattern, large size, set with diamonds and rubies, diamonds round rubies; 6 gold- plated curb bracelets, 3 of them set with imitation emerald stones, small lock attached ; 40 gold- fronted brooches, various patterns, some set with Scotch pebbles; 6 9- ct. gold brooches, set with diamonds, pearls, and emeralds ; 24 9- ct. gold fancy brooches ; 30 9- ct. gold brooches, old design ; 18 gold- fronted links and studs, assorted patterns ; 6 gold- fronted links, fancy pattern ; 6 gold- fronted solitaires ; 19- ct. gold set of links and studs, plain centres and chased edges; 12 gold plated hearts, set with different coloured stones ; 3 gold- plated heart shape lockets set with assorted stones; 12 gold lockets, old fashioned designs ; 12 gold- plated eye- glass frames ; 6 gold plated spectacle frames ; 2 American black leather common handbags, stone coloured lining, 16 in. long. All have private marks thereon. 1 brown leather handbag 14 in. long ; 3 6- ct. gold seals, set with blood stone and sardonyx ; 9 9- ct. gold bracelets, set with pearls and plain ; 1 15- ct, gold bracelet, set diamonds and rubies ; 2 gold- plated F. H. C. charms- 1 9ct. gold medal ; 1 silver match box. The above reward will be paid by Mr. John Forrester, 253, High Street, West Sunderland, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Sunder- land. HAMPSHIRE. 66.— Southampton ( Borough).— Between 20th and 21st inst., an " Imperial" road racer bicycle, enamelled black, 25- in. frame, " Palmer " plain tyres, jointless rims, No. 6901 on bottom, ball head, bag, dropped handle bars, " Waterson's " cork handles, tangent spokes, 11 Imperial Rover, Rover Cycle Co., Coventry," on head. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton KENT. 67.— Ashford ( County).— 12th inst., 1 lady's small silver Geneva watch, plain face ( crack therein), much worn ; 1 gentleman's silver Geneva watch, " Swiss make " on face, gold colour large hands, black seconds hand. Information to Supt. Bailey, Ashford. 68.— Folkestone ( Borough).— 19th inst., by burglary, 1 round plated waiter, about 15 in. diameter, 3 small claw feet, crest crowing cock and initial " H. L. L."; 1 plated do., about 10 in. diameter, stands on 3 small feet; 2 cut glass scent bottles, 1 long, the other round, silver tops, initials " A. L. L." on top ; 2 silver candlesticks, about 14 in. high, crest crowing cock ; 1 filigree silver photo frame, blue velvet back, initials " A. L. L." on top ; a plated pen tray, oblong shape ; a silver pen and pencil holder combined, initials " E. L. L.", maker's name Mordan ; 1 gold do.; 1 gun metal pencil case ; 1 silver penknife, pearl handle ; 1 tortoiseshell do. ; 1 pair silver scissors, filigree handles; 1 small round silver tape measure holder, initials " E. L. L." : 1 small square silver box, man and woman gathering flowers on one side, man and woman the other; 1 crocodile blotter with 2 silver corners ; 1 silver plated ink- stand, shape of Roman lamp ; 1 pair old fashioned silver- plated snuffers ; 2 small old- fashioned silver spoons, 1 of them Norwegian make; 2 silver knitting needle holders ; a silver thimble case ; a small silver Swiss cow bell : 2 silver ornaments, shape of a boat, figure of Cupid on one side ; 1 Queensland bean, mounted with silver ; 1 pair of scissors, steel blades, brass handles, in green leather sheath ; 1 steel paper knife, shape of sword; 1 plain silver calendar case ; 1 small silver pen box, engraved with flowers on one side, plain the other ; 3 silver milk jugs, monogram St. 2 entwined ; 1 gold vinaigrette ; 1 silver snuff box, old ; 1 spoon, oyster shell, silver handle ; 1 silver penholder, elephant top ; 1 silver tea caddy ; 1 old square silver box ; 1 heart shape silver frame ; 1 old small silver fork ; 3 small silver spoons; 2 silver thimbles, very old ; 2 silver bangles ; 2 silver teaspoons, Norwegian make ; 1 silver sugar basin ; 2 pairs silver sugar tongs. 69.— Folkestone ( Borough).— 19th inst., 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, white dial, steel hands, bow worn, engine turned cases, short gold chain ( small square link pattern) with tassel and bar attached ; 1 lady's 18- carat gold double case Geneva watch, No. 164372, thin cases; 1 pair silver toilet scissors. Suspicion is attached to A WOMAN who engaged rooms, age about 30, medium height, complexion very pale, dark fluffy hair ; dress, dark costume, small hat, thick veil, grey feather or fur boa. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Folkestone. 70.- Maidstone ( Borough)— Between 21st and 22nd inst., a 9- ct. gold chain, curb pattern, with heart and seal attached; a lady's silver Geneva watch, chased back, and £ 7— Suspicion is attached to a man, age about 25, height about 5 ft, 6 in., complexion, hair and small moustache, dark ; dressed in old dark clothing and black hard felt hat. A kitchen porter, absconded 22nd inst. Information to Chief Constable Mackintosh, Maidstone. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 71.— Wellingborough ( County). — 19th inst.. from churches at Wellingborough, about 5 yards of very old and valuable light brown Greek lace, 7 or 8 inches wide ( as in sketch); 2 yards of English lace, pointed, 6 or 7 inches wide ( as in sketch) ; 1 cloth, about a yard square, with Italian pointed lace on one side; 2 yards of old crochet lace, 12 inches wide, holes in lace about 3 to the inch. Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, small moustache dark ; dress, dark coat, light coloured trousers, black hard felt hat; carried an umbrella. Information to Supt. Alexander, Wellingborough. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 72.— Newark . Borough).— 4th inst.— A safety bicycle, pneumatic re- constructed " Dunlop " tyres, 28 in. tangent wheels, painted electric green, transfer on head bearing words" R. H. Clark, New Ark Cycle Works, Newark, Notts.," 1 in. stein handle bar, felt handles, gear 76, " Lamplough " saddle, seat stem not plated, boss of crank rather thin, left- hand crank stamped " Left- New- Ark 99," plating peeling off, right- hand crank stamped " Right," never been plated, new rat trap pedals and " Morgan " chain— by a man who gave his name as DANVERS, age about 26, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in , slight build, complexion sallow, slight moustache dark ; dress, dark jacket suit, hard felt hat, lace boots ; carried a brown paper parcel. Inform. ition to Chief Constable Challen, Newark. SUSSEX ( East). TA.— Brighton ( Borough). — 13th inst.— A lady's " Archos " bicycle, enamelled black, raised handle bar, cork handles with white tips, " West- wood" rims," Woodstock " tyres, American pedals, metal gear case, metal plate on head " Archos" thereon, front fork slightly bent. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 74.- Eastbourne ( Borough).— 21st March last— A gold single Albert, close fetter and knot pattern, supposed 15- ct., weight about 1 oz. 17 dwts. During the past few weeks— A brown leather case, about 6 in. by 4 in., containing a small silver Geneva watch, No. 22,000, private mark E. 12/ 95, white dial, black hands, and figures ; 1 large metal watch; 1 small silver curb pattern double chain, with a 50 cent piece attached; 10 Lion shillings and 3 or 4 fourpenoy pieces. 16th inst.— A chamois leather sovereign purse, containinga gent's split shank single stone diamond ring, engraved inside, very small, 35754 ; a £ 5 Bank of England note, and about £ 4. 19th inst. — A silver Swiss Geneva keyless watch, white dial, gold hands and figures, horse engraved on back, short gilt chain attached. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, APRIL 202, 1899. 75. Hastings Borough).— 22nd inst., by housebreaking— A lady's gold lever watch, gold face and hands, maker " Hewitt," No. 11/ 1000 ; 1 pair gold framed eye glasses, in red leather case, " Whitehorse" stamped thereon; 1 silver locket and chain, initials " K. L. M." thereon ; 1 George III. 03. piece, made into a brooch, gilded ; 1 pair scissors. 19th inst.— A silver plated half- pint tankard, " Cricketers. Hastings " marked on bottom, mono- gram " W. F. & C. B." on front; 1 silver keyless watch, chased back ( except small circle in centre), white dial, bine metal hands ; 1 small round link pattern silver chain, cross bar supposed " W. A. & S." marked thereon, 1 fourpenny piece dated 1840, 1 twopenny piece dated 1 « 38, 1 threepenny piece, and a Canadian 5 cent piece attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WARWICKSHIRE. 76.— Longford ( County).— 16tli inst., at Stoke, a " Townend" No. .'! road racing bicycle, Dunlop path racing tyres, Appleby twin roller chain, 28 in. wheels, 25 in. frame, Brooks B 11 saddle, plated springs, flat handle bar with ex- tended lug, box fork crown plated, detachable chains, 7 in. cranks, rat trap pedals, No. 12,812 on top socket lug. Information to Supt. Prosser, Longford, near Coventry. WORCESTERSHIRE. 77.— Stourbridge ( County).— 22nd inst., at Hagley, a path racing safety bicycle, black enamelled, usual parts plated, Bown's fittings, 28- inch wheels, jointless rims, If Clipper Reflex tyres, £- inch pitch Appleby roller chain, dropped handle bar with Eadie's adjustable stem, cork handles with white tips, rat- trap pedals with Lucas's toe clips, forward seat pillar, tubular fork crown, Brooke's B 11 saddle, " Tom Smith" stamped underneath, transfer on head and top tube " The Chilian," makers The Champion Cycle Company, Limited, Kidderminster, geared to 68 inches, 44 tooth front chain wheel, 18 on back, dent in left- hand side front rim. Information to Supt. Pugh, Stourbridge. 1 PROPERTY FOUND. BERKSHIRE. 78.— Windsor ( Borough).— Supposed stolen, 1 gold wedding ring " B. J. S. " and " C. A. S, March 28th, 1881, June 19th, 1883, ' Whose loves in higher love endure '" engraved inside ; 2 plain gold oval lockets ; 1 pair gold cuff links ; 1 pair silver cuff links, egg shaped ends ; 1 pair mother- o'- pearl cuff links ; 1 silver stud, blue and white check porcelain top ; 1 gold rim monocle; 1 breast pin, round black head, gold pin ; 1 old- fashioned silver pencil case ; 1 black stone brooch, about in. by 4} in., set in narrow gold frame ; 1 gold signet ring, dark stone, crest formed of a rani's head with shield underneath, engraved thereon ; 1 gold seal, set amethyst, ram's head thereon ; 1 gold seal, set cornelian, ram's head, and initials " H. S." underneath, engraved thereon. Information to Head Constable Carter, Windsor. WILTSHIRE. TJ— Swindon ( County). — 22nd inst., at Rodbourne, 2 bicycles, lst a pneumatic roadster, " Dunlop- Welch " tyres, black gear case with " W. Grose, Wampton, or Vampton," on it, black frame and wheels, plated pump, foot rests, and distance indicator, plated lamp ( Lucas' " King of the Road "), Brooks' patent saddle, and Jatger's patent saddle cover, plated brake and gear pin in front to lock ; 2nd, cushion tyre, usual plated parts, Lucas' " King of the Road" lamp, no brake or mudguards, rubber pedals," J. H. Taylor " stamped on tyres, Brooks' patent saddle. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. ANIMALS, See,., STOLEN. KENT. £ 25 REWARD. 80.— Sevenoaks ( County).— 13th inst., at Otford, 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 antl conviction of the thief or thieves and recovery of the horses. Information to Supt. Taylor, Sevenoaks. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. HERTFORDSHIRE. 81. Hemel Hempstead ( County).— Found dead, at a common lodging house at Tring, 19th inst., A MAN, age about 70, length 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) light brown, side whiskers grey, front teeth missing : dress, brown mixture jacket antl vest, dark mixture trousers, grey plaid cap, black and red plaid scarf, blue shirt with red stripes, grey worsted stockings, lace boots ; found in pockets, 3 pawn tickets relating to tools pledged with George Abrams, Wellingborough, in the name of ROGERS ; apparently a mechanic. A verdict of syncope was returned at the inquest 20th inst. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hempstead. APPREHENSIONS, 82.— Derbyshire, Derby ( County).— ROBERT MARFLEET, Case No. 6, 19th 83. — Derbyshire, Chesterfield ( Borough).— EDITH WOOD, Case No. 9, 19th inst., and property recovered. 84 — Essex, Saffron Walden ( County).— HENRY CAREW COX, Case No. 16, 24th September, 1897, at Tenby. 85.— Flintshire, Mold ( County).- JOHN WILLIAMS and ANN JANE WILLIAMS, Case No. 13, 19th inst. 86. — Glamorganshire, Cardiff ( Borough).— RAMSEY, Case No. 17, 7th ult. at Hull. 87. Somersetshire, Frome ( County) — FRANCIS COX, Case No. 42,26th August, 1898. SS.— Staffordshire, Stone ( County).— ROBERT MARFLEET, Case No. 41, 19th inst. 89— Suffolk, Ipswich ( Borough).— W. ROBERTS, Case No. 39. 14th ult., and committed for trial at next assizes. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 90.— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— Referring to Case No. 1, 12th inst., WILLIAM ARTHUR CORNALL, alias A. VIVIAN WOODWARD, etc.— This man is now using the names of CAPTAIN NEVILLE and NEVILLE DOULTON, and has in his possession a cheque book on the London and Provincial Bank, Hoe Street, Walthamstow, Branch, Nos. from 638481 to 638504. He cashed a cheque at Northampton 23rd inst., and one at Nottingham 25th inst., in name of Neville Doulton. He is now clean- shaved. May have in his possession a brown leather dressing case and a small black box studded with brass nails. He alleges that he has been through the Spanish- American war, for which he has received a medal, etc. May be found at public houses. Special attention of police is directed to this man. 91.— D Division.— For obtaining, 20th inst., by a worthless cheque on Messrs, Gosling's and Sharpe's Bank, Fleet Street, E. C., a whole coloured brown mare, 7 years, 15- 2J hands, scar near hind hock lj in. long, short tail, well bred, a saddle, bridle and martingale — E. MAINWARING ( supposed false), age 45 to 50, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, hair and thick mous- tache ( clipped) brown, of military appearance and good address; wearing, when last seen, light over- coat, brown gaiters, cap; frequently changes his clothing, carries a brown bag. He was at Ciren- cester, 22nd inst. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 92. Huddersfield ( County).— For em- bezzlement— HENRY WALTER HODGES, age 42, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes dark grey, eyebrows meet, two right fingers missing, holds his head down when walk- ing ; dress, black serge coat and vest, grey check trousers, black hard felt hat. A native of Brough- ton near Manchester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pickard, Huddersfield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 93.— E Division.— Remanded till the 31st inst. for obtaining goods by false pretences through Bazaar, Exchange and Mart— JAMES SAUNDERS, age 26, height 5 ft. 10} in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes grey, burn scars on chest, scar on second right finger; dress, grey tweed jacket and trousers, fancy vest with white spots, black hard felt hat, brown lace boots. Supposed a native of London. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PROPERTY STOLEN. KENT. 94.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— 24th inst., a gold hunter lever watch. No. .5621, J. P. engraved on back, maker " Borman, Gravesend" ; 1 old silver lever watch, No. 12121, maker " Hull." Information to Chief Constable Jones, Rams- gate. ANIMALS FOUND. WA R WICKS HI RE. 95.— Kenilworth ( County).— 6th inst., at Cubbington, a black mare, aged, about 15 hands, white feet, docked very short, and a light bay mare pony, aged, about 13 hands, white mark on fore- head, broken knees, both shod all round. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hannah, Kenilworth. 3> y<?< r APPREHENSIONS. 96. — Derbyshire, Wirksworth ( County).— ROBERT MARFLEET, alias BRASS- INGTON and WRIGHT, Case No. 7, 19th inst. 97. — Hertfordshire, Hertford ( County).— MAN, Case No. 73, 19th inst. Jj. 777.