POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 1899. VOL. XVI., Xo. 1614. REOULATIOIMS. 1 All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communication* relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YABD, LONDON, S. W. ...... • , 1 Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension w sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable actum to be talcen upon them by another foroe. . * Particulars as to stolen pronerty will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in qvestum to be thereby identified. • 4. In all cases vihere 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. < 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will'be inserted at a cost of lbs. per portrait, and of Is. 6d. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article, livery announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the. signature of an officer of ns> t less rank than Superintendent; atul, if the name of such person is reauired to be inserted mid no warrant is in force against h im, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, ax the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Aurwuncements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and, UK far as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning deli nquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will b* wholly responsible for any proceeding* which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue s/ uruld be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition iu> t 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. An mm nee me nts concerning property hist or persons missing can only he accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. SPECIAL NOTICE In certain cases questions have arisen as to the [ payment for photographs applied for by Police Forces under Home Office circular of 15th March, 1897. The Registrar of Habitual Criminals is • therefore authorised by the Secretary of State to say that, in any ordinary case, a photograph is not necessary to enable his Department to identify a prisoner, the measurements and finger prints being sufficient for the purpose ; but if a photo- graph is applied for, or if, in any rare case, it should be required to complete the identification, ithe cost will be charged to the Police Force i interested. 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. CS. ( P. G., No. 1480, March 4th, 1898). ASTORIA, , 52, Mania Vale, London, Dealer in Dogs. ( P. G., No. 1510, June 17th, 1898). BROWN," PROFESSOR," lA, Hackney Road, Lon- don. N. E. ( P. G., No. 1536, September 16th, 18118). • CARVER, alias R. B. HAYDON, J. V. WOODS, G. S. VANNER, G. WINGFIELD, Ac., frauds on dressmakers. ( P. O.. No. 1518, July 15th, 1898). • CROWN PERFUMERY CO., 31, Arlington Street, Clerkenwell. ( P. O., No. 1550, November 4, 181) 8). DASMAIL. A.. Box 171, Langdale House, Waltham- stoW. ( P. G., No. 1536, September 16th, 1898). DRAPERY FRAUD. ( P. O.. No. 1572, January 20th, 18119). FRAIN," MADAME," 1 A, Hackney Road, London N. E. ( P. O., No. 1536. September 16th, 18'. I8). HAMBURG LOTTERIES. ( P. G., No. 1556, November 25th, 1838). HEWETT, alias TURNER, WHITEHOUSE, and THOMPSON. I'. G. No. 1592, March 31st, 1899 . HYPOLITE & CO., Trundlev's Road, Deptford. P. G. No. 1602. May 5th. 1899). MAY. GARLAND & Co., 18, Carburton Street, London, W. ( l\ G.. No. 1502, Mav 20th, 18118). SPANISH SWINDLE. ( P. G., No. 1510, October 21st. 18H8). TANQUEREY, A„ 9, Rue de St. Petersbourg, Paris, free portrait fraud. ( P. G. No. 1548, October 28, No. 1554, November 18. 1898, and No. 1610, June 2nd, 1899). APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— K Division•— For indecently assault- ing a girl age 12, on the 23rd nit.— ROBERT SMITH, a Mulatto, age 47, height oft. 10 in., hair ( curly), beard and moustache black, eyes hazel, top of left thumb deficient ; dress, black pilot jacket and vest, light tweed trousers, black hard felt hat, side spring boots. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 2 — For conspiring to defraud — GEORGE OWEN, late of 20 Clifton Mansions, Brixton, age 2.% height 5 ft., 10 or 11 in., hair dark, clean shaved, bridge of nose slightly deformed, stoops slightly ; dress, grey or blue serge suit, black bowler hat ; an electrical engineer. Absconded about '. Ith ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. ANGLESEY. 3.— Holyhead ( Count i/).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Union— JOHN WILLIAMS, alius SION TWLL Y CLAWDD, age 37 or 38, height 5 ft 7 or 8 in., complexion, hair, small side whiskers, slight moustache, and eyes dark; dress, dark jacket, brown cord trousers. A blacksmith, some- times employed as a farm servant; a native of Llanfechell. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones,. Holyhead. BERKSHIRE. 4.— Wokingham ( County).— For obtain- ing JOs. by false pretences. 12th inst.— — PYLE, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 7 or S in., complexion fair; dress, black frock coat, black vest, small stripe trousers, black hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. •">.— Great MarlOW County). For steal- ing, 10th inst., an American double case gold keyless watch, chased, 9- ct. gold Albert chain with red and green seal attached : 1 18- ct. gold scarf pin set pink ruby; 1 lady's small double- case gold watch, chased, initials " M. L. B." on back : 1 ditto gold Albert chain, rope pattern, ball in centre, tassel at end ; 1 gold mourning brooch, square pattern, a plait of light hair encased, and an inscription on back ; I lady's 9- ct gold dress ring, set ruby and pearls ( 2 pearls missing); £ 6 10s. Od., and several old as. pieces, lion shillings, aud fourpenny pieces— ARTHUR WELLAND, age 27 to 30, height 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, com- plexion inclined to sallow, thin face, hair dark, one front tooth missing, rises on his toes when walking, usually have both hands in his trouser pockets ; dress, dark grey suit and cap. tie with pin, brown canvas shoe^ t with india rubber soles, white shirt marked " Marvel." Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Maneely, County Police Office, High Wycombe. CARNARVONSHIRE. 6. - Conway ( County.) For obtaining goods by false pretences— CLARA DUDGEON, alias DAVIES, age about 20, short, rather stout build, complexion pale ; dress, black skirt, jacket and sailor hat: a domestic servant; native of Willenhall, Staffordshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rees, Conway CHESHIRE. l.— Altrincham ( County).- For obtaining by false pretences, 5th inst., at Hale, a " Sunbeam " road racer bicycle, No. 28677, black enamelled, 25- in. frame, 28- in. wheels, tangent spokes, Clincher tyres ( back one has a piece let in) dropped handle bars, cork grips with white tips, black enamelled " Sunbeam" gear case with a dent in front on top, Brook's or Lamplough saddle, " Sunbeam" on side of gear case— FRED W. RODGERS, alias DENFIELD, age 26. height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes ( sunken) blue, palm of left hand sore, stoops slightly, turns his feet outwards; dress, grey stable suit and cap, brown leather leggings and boots. He obtains situations by calling upon saddlers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Okell, Altrincham. 8. Macclesfield ( County).— For house- breaking, 3rd inst, at Siddington, stealing £ 7 4s., and indecently assaulting a girl aged ll Years JOHN GREEN, alias VARE, age 21, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, pimples on face, hair dark brown, eyes blue, Bear on right jaw ami baek, boil on right cheek and side of neck ; dress, grey jacket, brown cord vest and trousers, grey peak cap, strong lace boots. A farm labourer, native of Poynton, Cheshire. Has been previously con- victed of housebreaking. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Downes, Macclesfield. ' K— Oakmere County). For stealing 15s. 3rd inst., at Frodsham THOMAS WALKER, age 50, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion ruddy, round face, large nose, hair ( turning grey) brown, clean shaved, eyes blue ; dress, black dress coat, ccrd breeches, brown leather leggings, cloth peak cap ; an ostler, has been employed at seaside resorts during summer months. Absconded 3rd inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Nield, Oakmere. near Northwich. FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 1899. DORSETSHIRE. 10. — Poole ( County). — For stealing, 26th ult., at Parkstone, a cash box and contents ( recovered) — A MAN, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, moustache light; dress, black jacket and vest, light trousers, black bowler hat. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hains, Poole. ESSEX. 11.— Brentwood ( County).— For burglary and assault— HENRY BANTOCK, alias HENRY BANTICK, Office No. 241- 1) 9, age 33, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hail- dark brown, eyes blue, scar between eyebrows, above left eye, on left jawbone, right ankle, back of left hand, 1st right finger, 011 nose, and 2 back of head. A bricklayer, native of Stonham, Suffolk. Dress, light tweed jacket, brown trousers and vest, light cloth cap, white shirt with " J. M. Burrell, No. 4," marked in ink inside. Bantock is supposed to have an injured head and hand received from blows of the barrel of a gun. Sentenced at Essex Quarter Sessions, 19th October, 1898. to .'! months hard labour for larceny. Liberated 18th January, 1899, 9882. Has been several times convicted, including a term of penal servitude for horse- stealing. Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood HAMPSHIRE. 12- Basingstoke ( County).— For steal- ing a wateli and chain ( recovered)— GEORGE EDWARD MESSENGER, age 20, height 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes grey, delicate appearance; dress, black jacket, dark blue guernsey, fustian or mole- skin trousers, cap with tiowers worked on top. A labourer ; native of Wallingford, Berks. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Hale, Basingstoke V.\. — Gosport ( County). — For stealing ( bailee a bicycle ( recovered)— F. GOVALL alias HERBERT GILL, age about 21, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, blotched face, red nose, teeth discoloured, moustache light ; dress, fawn coloured ( small plaid) suit, grey tie with white stripe, light cap, brown boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Silver, Gosport. 14. Portsmouth ( Borough).— For steal- ing, 12th inst., a nearly new " Mereader " mando- line, 8 strings, 25 plain brown ribs to back, covered machine end, mother ' o pearl edging, red, blue, and green ribbons attached, in a dark tan coloured leather case lined with red, and about £ 2 — WILLIAM REGINALD BROOKS, alias RAYE, age 22 to 24, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., com- plexion fair, hair light brown, brushed up in front and parted rather low on left side, slight mous- tache or clean shaved, eyes rather sunken, dark underneath lower lids, strong Midland accent ; til- ess, blue serge lounge coat, blue ( double breasted) vest, bluish grey striped trousers, black and red tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots. Is fond of billiards. 15.— Portsmouth ( Borough). For house- breaking, ( ith inst., and stealing a fancy brown grey tweed jacket suit, size 6, and a pair of trousers ( large size)— THOMAS BUCKLEY, age 29|, height 5 ft. ( I in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown ( inner corner of left eye grey). A moulder ; native of Neweastle- 0' 11- Tyne. Is a private of the 1st East Lancashire Regiment. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. . 16. - Southampton ( Borough). — For stealing from his lodgings— a pink shirt, 1 metal watch " E. Youatt " scratched on inside case, long silver chain attached, and 19s. 2d.— ROBERT WILLIAMS, age 22, height about 5 ft. 1 in., hair and slight moustache dark, scar hack of head ; dress, black clothes, green tie, hard hat, patent leather shoes, and the stolen shirt. A waiter. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. HERTFORDSHIRE. 17.- Watford ( County). — For inflicting grievous bodily harm 011 his wife, 2nd inst. JESSE LACEY, age 34, height 5 ft. 5 or I', in., complexion fresh, hair santly ; dress, black coat and vest, cord trousers, dark cap, lace boots. A labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt Wood, Watford. st> ISLE OF WIGHT. 1 Newport ( County). — For stealing ( bailee), 3rd inst., at Ventnor, a bicvcle ( re- covered)— HERBERT WALDRON, alius GILL, GOVALL, and FLANNEL, age about 20. height about 5 ft. 10 in , complexion fair, sunburnt, hair and moustache brown : dress, brownish grey plaid suit and cap, green silk scarf, wore a gold watch chain. Is identical with man cases No. 14 and 78, 9th inst., Warrant issued Information to Supt. Hale, Newport. KENT. 19.— Dover ( Borough). — For leaving his children chargeable to the common fund of the Dover Union— WILLIAM HENRY FLEMING, gae ,' 17, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion ruddy, hair and moustache ( turning grey) and eyes dark brown, " Jerusalem " tattooed on one forearm, cut scar on third anil fourth letters ; dress, blue pilot cloth suit, Alpine hat, lace boots. An engine- driver, native of Dover. Warrant issued. 6. Information to Chief Constable Sanders, Dover. 20.— Ramsgate ( Borough .— For stealing, 4th inst., a silver keyless Waltham lever watch, " Presented by Lever Brothers, Port Sunlight, makers of Sunlight Soap," inscribed on the dial, partly erased and much scratched, long link pattern chain with silver locket attached ; 1 white- metal cigarette case engraved " Paul Lebeter" containing £ 4— A MAN, age about 19, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion pale, clean shaved, snake tattooed on left arm, ( supposed) swords and flags on right arm ; dress, dark jacket, brown trousers and vest, how tie, brown cap. A?. £ Information to Chief Constable Jones, Ramsgate. 21.— Tunbridge Wells Borough).— For gross indecency with a male person— HENRY CLIFFORD, age 65, height 6 ft. 2 in., very slight build, complexion florid, hair light, very slight whiskers and moustache, turning grey. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Prior, Tunbridge Wells. LANARKSHIRE. 22. Glasgow [ City). - For embezzling £ 82 2s. Od. between 17th April and 19th ult.— ROBERT MURDOCH, age 28, height 5 ft. 5 or li in., stout build, complexion ruddy, round face, hair and moustache brown, is addicted to drink ; dress, short light overcoat, blue serge jacket suit, black felt hat, wore a yellow chain. A native of Glasgow : is believed to be travelling the north of England for a wine and spirit merchant. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Central Police Chambers, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. io. Chorley ( County). — For embezzling £ 3 Os. 5d., during January and February last— THOMAS HOUGH, age about 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown. A labourer or carter; native of Walton- le- Dale, Lancs. Absconded 8th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 24.— Liverpool City).— For failing to report — Licence Holder JOHN KELLY, alias THOMAS KERSHAW and JAMES LEGGATT, Office No. 496- 99, age 52, height 5 ft. 3J in., hair grey, eyes blue, complexion fresh, 3 scars right back and 1 left top of head, right eyebrow, left middle finger slightly contracted, 3 scars back right upper arm, 1 front right forearm and right thumb, brown mole left ribs, pockmarked. Sentenced at Liver- pool Assizes 23rd May, 1892, to 7 years penal ser- vitude for burglary, which with remanet expires 27th April, 1900. Licenced 20th February last. D. I. S. 107. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. 25 Blackpool • Borough).— For stealing £ 11 5s., 9th inst.— FRED WILSON, age about 22. height about 5 ft. 6 in., hair brown, clean shaved, eyes blue — TOM SMITH, age about 19, height about 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, hair light, eyes blue, thick lips, two blue dots back of one wrist, scar near one eye, wearing green mixture tweed jacket suits, black billy- cock hats, patent leather boots, kid gloves. Plasterers ; stated they were brothers. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Derham, Black- pool. 26.- Rochdale ( Borough).— For larceny— MARY JANE MARSHALL, age 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in , hair dark brown, long face, wearing blue skirt, green plaid shaw with yellow stripe. MARY ANN MARSHALL, age 20, height 4 ft 1U or 11 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair brown ; wearing black skirt, green plaid shawl with red stripe. & jtj 27. Rochdale ( Borough). — For stealing from his lodgings— 1 plain 9ct. keeper ring, 2 dress rings ( 1 set 5 white stones the other 5 rubies)— GEORGE CHEETHAM, age 45, height 5 ft. 6 in., broad set, complexion sallow, hair dark browm ( turning grey), eyes hazel, blue mark right cheek bone, small scar left of forehead. A native of Rochdale. Information to Chief Constable Barry, Rochdale. SOMERSETSHIRE. 28.— Taunton ( County). — For stealing banker's cheque antl order ( recovered)— JOHN THOMAS, age 35, height 5 ft. 10 ins., complexion pale, hair dark brown, moustache and eyes dark, has lost the sight of right eye, owing to cataract : dress, light brown mixture suit, light brown dust coat, black bowler hat, light lace boots, usually wears large plain gold ring. A native of Stogum- ber, Somerset. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Durham, Taunton. 29.— Bath ( City).— For stealing a diamond cluster ring, set oriental sapphires in centre, old- fashioned setting in pale gold ; 1 marquise ring set diamonds and ruby ; 1 ditto diamond ring set turquoise in centre ; 1 massive gold curb bracelet with safety chain— ALBERT SAMUEL CHAN- DON, a French chef, age 43, height 5 ft. 10 in., hair grey, half of right foot and one right finger missing, is suffering from- an accidentto right arm. Hatl in his possession a wooden box, overcoat, and an umbrella, horn handle, with hole in top. Information to Lieut. Colonel Gwyn, Chief Constable, Bath. STAFFORDSHIRE. 30.— Burslem ( County).— For stealing lis. — FREDERICK DONE, age 29. height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache santly, eyes brown ; dress, black cloth suit, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A joiner ; native of Burslem. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem, 31.— Leek ( County .— For assault and rape — JOHN BAGGOTT; alias ROBERT SMITH, JOSEPH BROWN and WILLIAM FINNEY, age 34, height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion sallow, hair black, moustache dark brown, eyes hazel, small mole right side of face, cut mark near right eye ; dress, dark pilot coat, cord trousers, white muffler, black cap, heavy boots ( all old). A fitter, native of Uttoxeter. Has been in the South Staffordshire Regiment. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Breton, Leek. STIRLINGSHIRE. 32.— Stirling ( Borough)— For obtaining food and lodgings, and 11- by false pretences, and stealing a " Standard " road racer bicycle, Dunlop tyres, Westwood rims, enamelled chocolate, drooped handle bars bent forward, rat trap pedals, 23J in. frame, 1897 pattern. B. S. A. fittings, new Reynolds' T" ir in. chain, Brampton's saddle, double alarm bell, 110 brake or mudguards.— THOMAS STEWART, alias ALFRED GASS, age about 24. height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., slight build, complexion sallow, sharp features, long straight nose, one upper tooth protruding : dress, black serge reefer jacket, grey tweed trousers, brown and green check cap, brown lace boots now blackened; stated he was a native of Bradford, where he served his apprenticeship at an engineer's, and that he was recently second engineer on the s. s. " San Fran- cisco." He obtained the above amount on the pretence of paying the carriage of his luggage, which was at the railway station. Information to Chief Constable Ferguson, Stir- ling SUFFOLK. 33.— Ipswich ( Borough). — For stealing ( bailee) 11 lady's old silver Geneva watch, and a pair of lace boots— GEORGE LAMBERT, age 19 ( looks older ', height 5 ft. 7 in., clean shaved, supposetl cataract left eye, left arm tattooed; dress, blue black coat and vest, dark serge trousers, light cap, neckerchief with dogs and horses' heads thereon, may be wearing the stolen boots; a stableman, may seek employment at livery silbles and omnibus yard?. Has in his possession a paper relating to service in the 20th Hussars. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Col. Russell, Chief Con- stable, Ipswich. SUFFOLK ( East). 34. Lowestoft ( County . - For assault— ROBERT JAMES BRAY, age 25, height 5ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, flesh mole left side of neck, large scar left shin, R. B. tattooed left forearm ; dress, brown jacket and vest, cord or fustian trousers, peak cap, heavy lace boots. A native of Lowestoft ; supposed tramping to London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft FRIDAY, June. 16, 1899. THE POLICE GAZETTE S large few, walks badly ; dress, dark clothes, fawn coloured soft fell hat. Had with him a large black trunk, a brown tin trunk, and an oval shape tin hat box, A meat salesman's clerk, late of Stepney Green, K. Absconded 29th ult. Is accompanied by a woman, age 2o, height 5 It. lin., slight build, pale complexion. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, K. C. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED CITY OF LONDON. 35.— Portrait and description of MICHAEL VAN GELDER, a Dutchman, whose appre- hension is sought for stealing S.> Va IKs. Rd.. age 35. height ft. K in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light, eyes grey, scar on bridge of nose. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT S Division. tion of ANTHONY NORDWALD. whose apprehension is sought for embezzlement— age 21. height ."> ft. 2 in., complexion fair, hair light, slightly bow legged: dress, black jacket and vest, light trousers, black hard felt hat, or cap. of good appearance. May endeavoar to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to ne forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office. New Scotland Yard. , HAMPSHIRE. CITY OF LONDON. 36.— Woodcut portrait and description of JOSEPH COHNER, alias FRANCESCO CIANCI, a Polish Jew, whose apprehension is sought for forging and uttering a cheque for £ 3,500, age complexion dark, hair turning grey and slightly bald) dark brown, eyes blue. scar left thumb, first left finger and calf, scar and dot left wrist, I. It and anchor on front. U and dot on back right forearm, birthmark left upper arm. ruptured right side; dress. supposed lavender coloured jacket and trousers, brown cardigan jacket, blue cap. A native of London. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to lb- Metropolitan Police Office, New Holland Yard. S. W. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 38 J Division. Woodcut portrait and description of Licence Holder WILLIAM BROWN, alias ROBERT THOMPSON. Office No. 2743- 38, whose apprehension is sought for assault on police and failing to report, age 33, height 5 ft. iSj ill., about 40. height 5ft. 6in., slight build, com- plexion, hair, and moustache ( pointed dark: speaks English well. A Bankclerk : native of Bucharest. Absconded 17th ult. Warrant issued. Infonuation to Supt. McWilliam. 26 Old Jewry. K. C. Fareham county Portrait and des- cription of JOHN STANLEY, whose apprehension is sought for leaving his wife and children charge- able to the Union, age about 39, height aliout 5 ft. 11 in., slight build, complexion dark, hair dark 4 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 1899. SUFFOLK ( East). 40.— Lowestoft ( County). For obtaining food and lodgings and money by false pretences— JAMES TURRELL, alias LION TURRELL, age 33 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 9J in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue, grenade J. T. tattooed on right forearm ; dress, light tweed jacket and vest, cord trousers, light tweed cap, lace boots, supposed wearing a black silk wrapper, " W. Davy " stamped in one corner. A native of Beccles. Is an absentee from the 3rd Norfolk Regiment. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft SUFFOLK ( West). 41.— Boxford ( Count)/).— For embezzlement — JOSEPH BARWICK, age 12, height 5 ft, 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, walks and speaks quickly, wearing black coat and vest, dark grey overcoat, light plaid cap ; a native of Sudbury. Late rate collector and town hall keeper at Sudbury. May be found in the neigh- bourhood of Clapliam. Absconded 9th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Emmerson, Boxford. V.-?. SUSSEX ( East). 12.- Hailsham ( County).— For stealing a black mare ( recovered)— FRED SMITH, a gipsy, age 18 to 20, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ill., complexion fair, hair dark brown, fringe on forehead ; dress, brown plaid jacket and vest, dark trousers and cap. May be found with low horsedealers or steam roundabouts. Information to Supt. Elphinstone, Hailsham. 43. Brighton ( Borough). For obtaining £ 10 by a fictitious cheque— R. T. FOSTER, age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 or ( i in., complexion, hair, and moustache dark, knock- kneed : dress, black morning suit, black and white straw hat. Warrant issued. 11.— Brighton ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 5 13s. Od. by a fictitious cheque, 8th inst.— E. B. PICKIN, age about 28, height5 ft. 5 or ( 1 ins., complexion fair, hair brown, slight moustache ; dress, dark jacket and vest, brown mixture tweed trousers, white tie with paste pin, kid gloves ; carried an umbrella. A vinegar brewer's agent. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 45.- Eastbourne { Borough)— For stealing, 4th inst., a costermonger's barrow, painted plum colour, long springs — CHARLES ARTHUR SMART, alias FLOURY, age 33 to 33, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair light, clean shaved; dress, light suit, felt hat; hawks Hour bags. Is accompanied by his wife. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. ^ 46.- Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing a lady's " Popular Marchant" safety bicycle. 22- in. loop frame, raised handle bar, yellow corded dress guard, " Ransom" gear case, transparent front, rubber pedals, black saddle, " Beeston" tyres, 2G- in. back, 28- in. front wheels, No. M 149 inside of seat lug, transfer on tube, " Lady's Popular Marchant.'' enamelled black— AMY SIMMONS ( supposed false), age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. ( i in., slight build, complexion sallow, prominent cheek bones; wearing brown dress, black sailor hat. Warrant issued. 17.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing, 2nd inst., a large gold watch, plain back, gold hands, white dial, " Webster, Cornhill," thereon ; 1 lady's gold double albert chain with tassel at end, and crested seal initials " JS." thereon; 1 cameo brooch, woman's head set in gold ; 1 mosaic brooch ; 1 small gold butterfly brooch ; 1 gold knot brooch ; 1 lady's silver demi- hunter watch, monogram " KB." on back— A MAN, age about .' ill, height oft. 7 or 8 in., hair and slight mous- tache ( pointed ends), light; dress, light tweed suit ( jacket and vest a shade darker than trousers), straw hat, carried a walking stick with crook handle. 18.- Hastings ( Borough) — For assault— WILLIAM COWLIN, age about 35, height about 5 ft. C in., slight build, complexion fair, hair and moustache light brown, eyes blue, In remembrance of Emily ( supposed) tattooed on left forearm, in memory of Lilly right forearm ; dress, monkey jacket, cord trousers and vest, or black diagonal suit. A labourer ; native of Hollington, Sussex. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WILTSHIRE. 19. Warminster ( County). For stealing, 2nd inst., a silver geneva watch, open face, steel chain attached— A YOUTH, age 10, height about 5 ft., complexion and hair dark; dress, cord jacket, blue twill slop, grey plaid trousers, dark greasy cap, lace boots. Stated he had been an engine cleaner and was a native of Portland. Information to Supt. Lane, Warminster. WORCESTERSHIRE. 50.— Worcester ( City).- For failing to report— Supervisee CHARLES REGAN. Office No. 3326- 98. Age 25, height 5 ft. ] J in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue. Dot back of left forearm, 2 small scars front left hand, T and scars right forearm and above eyebrow. A brass polisher ; native of Hereford. Sentenced at Birmingham, llith May, 1898, to li months hard labour and two years police supervision for steal- ing shirts. 7218. Warrant issued. 51. Worcester { City) For embezzling £ 2 10s. C. T. GWILLIAM, age about 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes dark, nose has been broken. Formerly a jeweller's traveller; previously convicted of a similar offence. Warrant issued. Information ( o Chief Constable Byrne, Wor- cester. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 52.- Bridlington ( County).- For stealing 1 lady's gold English Geneva watch ; 1 18- carat gold ring, set with 5 diamonds in claws, and 1 long plain 9- et. gold chain with gold key and fancy seal attached— MARGARET ANN WILLIAMS, alias WALKER, age 21, height 5 ft, 5 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey ; dress, black skirt and blouse, blue jacket with cream lace collar, grey coloured hat trimmed with grey ribbon, lace, and grey feather and pink roses underneath at back. A native of Windermere. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cooper, Court House, Bridlington. £ 1 REWARD. 50 - Driffield ( County)— For embezzling £ 22 l( is.— GEORGE WILLIAM CHAPMAN, age 32, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in , complexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue, rather high cheek bones, cut mark on face, one little finger crooked, left knee has been dislocated, sometimes walks lame ; dress, blue serge Stanley suit, black hard felt hat, some- times wears a soft felt hat., light lace boots. A native of Burton Salmon, Yorks. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Clarkson, Driffield, by whom the above reward will be paid to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension of the above. 51.— Dudley ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) 26th ult., a bicycle ( recovered)— WALDRON, alias HERBERT GILL, age 26, height 5. ft. 10J in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey ; dress, brown suit. A native of Green- gates, Yorkshire. Previously convicted at Gates- head, Northampton, and Bradford. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Speke, Dudley. 55.— Hull ( City).— For absconding with work- house clothing— JAMES WILSON, an Irishman, age 65, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache grey, eyes sore ; dress, dark brown tweed suit, blue and white striped shirt, cotton pants, grey stockings, blucher boots, all marked " W. H. 77." A shoemaker. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). £ 1 REWARD. 51 Guisborough ( County).— For larceny ( bailee)— DAVID START, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 9 ins., complexion sallow, hair brown, slight moustache ; dress, blue pilot jacket and vest, cord trousers, sealskin or blue cloth cap. A miner.— ELIZA JANE START ( wife of above), age about 10, height about .") ft. - 1 ins., complexion pale, hair brown : dress, black cloth jacket, dark dress, light straw hat. A native of Marske- by- the- Sea. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Clarkson, Guisborough, by whom the above reward will be paid to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of Start and his wife. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 57. Wakefield ( City). — For stealing ( bailee), 1st inst,, a brown mixture suit—. JAMES PEARCE, alias PAGE, age 2:'., height 5 ft, 6 in., thin face, hair brown, clean shaved, cut scar left cheek, scar 011 forehead, speaks with London accent : wearing the stolen suit, hard felt hat, patent leather boots, carried a brown hand bag containing li books of Cassell's publications. A book canvasser, frequents music halls and singing rooms. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Harris, Wake- field. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 58. D Division. Remanded at Maryle- bone Police Court till 17th inst, charged with the unlawful possession of 2 mandolines— JAMES SENIOR, age 31, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair ginger, eyes grey, cut scar right temple ; dress, blue reefer jacket, black vest, grey trousers, brown soft liat, patent leather shoes ; supposed a native of Manchester. Is suspected of obtaining goods by fraud through the exchange and Mart from Swindon, Reading, Witham, Wolverton Louth, Wirksworth, Liverpool, Ilchester, black- pool, Bristol, Shepley, Leeds, Appleby, and Portland, in the names of THOMAS USHER WILLIAM MASON, S. YELVERTON, G. FARRIDAY, M. HARRISON, JAMES H. WILSON, J. TAYLOR, and JAMES FRANCIS ANDERSON. 59. P Division. — Remanded at Bromley Petty Sessions till 19th inst., for stealing a bicycle entrusted to him lo repair — CHARLES COLLIGAN, age 35 looks younger), height 5 ft. 7i in., complexion fair, hair ( inclined lo sandy) light, clean shaved but can grow sandy beard eyes blue, '. i upper front and 2 lower leetli deficient; dress, black coat and vest, blue serge trousers, black hard , hat, black tie, lace boots; a cycle maker, native of Coventry. Previously convicted of felony at Mansfield, Longford, anil . Manchester, and supposed convicted elsewhere and to be wanted for other offences. Information to lie forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard. 1 CARNARVONSHIRE. IllConway ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, 29tli inst., for stea ing a bicycle— FRED WILSON, alias HER- BERT KNOTT, age 21, height 5 ft. 10,1 ins., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark, very slight moustache, eyes brown, peculiar twitching of eyes, stoops and is rather bow- legged : dress, blue serge suit, white sti- aw hat, tan boots. States he is a native of London. Has been employed as stage carpenter with the " Geisha" Company. Is believed to be wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Rees, Conway. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. I'll Stroud ( County). — Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 28tli inst., for obtaining money by false pretences— JAMES CLAY ( sup- posed false), age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., hair and eyes grey, moustache ( turning grey) light; dress, light grey jacket and vest with dark stripes, grey mixture trousers, grey cloth cap, brown canvas shoes. States he is a native of Leicester- shire. He calls on bakers and confectioners and obtains money by selling a recipe to substitute cream of tartar. Information to Supt. Harrison, Stroud. HAMPSHIRE. I'd.— Fareham County). — Committed for trial at next Hants Quarter Sessions, 22nd inst., for obtaining money by false pretences — AUGUSTUS ALGER, age 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown ( bald), eyes grey, large abscess mark left of back, several sears 011 legs, scar left wrist, left third finger deformed. He represents that lie is agent for American machinery and tools, and obtains deposits oil orders. Supposed previously con- victed, and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. 63. Southampton Borough).— Sentenced to 4 months imprisonment for larceny from an hotel— JOHN HALLETT, see Case No. 47, 2nd inst. KENT. ( A — Dover ( Borough.) — Sentenced 8tli inst. to 1 month imprisonment for larceny— FRANK REYNOLDS, alias PEMBER, age 29," height 5 ft. 6 ins., complexion fresh, thin face, liair ( curly) dark brown, slight moustache light, eyes large) blue, large Roman nose, both middle lingers short, has lost the use of left middle finger anil thumb; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, brown mixture trousers, old lace boots. A native of London. States he was employed as a kitchen porter at a restaurant in Gray's Inn Road, and left in January last. Had in his possession pawn tickets, for 2 shirts, ring, silver albert, single stone brilliant ring, diamond mourning ring, and half hoop diamond ring, pledged at Southend and London between 16th June, 1898, and 21st March, 1899, in names of Clark, Vernon and Dunn. Supposed previously convicted and wanteil elsewhere. Information to Head Constable Sanders, Dover. TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 1899. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 SHROPSHIRE. 65. — Bridgnorth [ County). — Committed for trial at next Wenlock Quarter Sessions for larceny— Expiree OSCAR MORRIS, alias SMITH, Office No. 1328- 98, age 21, height 5 ft. 1J in., complexion sallow, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes grey, scar centre of forehead, right eye, and on both cheeks, I love my Lizzie, O. M. L. N. flags and shield left forearm, rings on each finger left hand, shield and man's bust right fore- arm ; dress, black serge jacket and vest, grey plaid trousers, blue peak cap, white muffler, canvas shoes; a native of Birmingham. Has travelled with roundabouts, & c. Sentenced at Birmingham, 2nd July, 1897, to 10 months im- prisonment and 12 months police supervision for warehouse breaking. Previously convicted at Handsworth and Kidderminster. Photograph on application. Information to Supt. Walters, Bridgnorth. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 66. Criminal Investigation De- partment.— ist inst., from an hotel, 1 gold diamond half- hoop bracelet, carved gallery pattern, set 13 large brilliants, weight '. tJ carats, less carats, and 24 small do., weight $ and carats, i small do. missing. No. - tti 1R inside ; 1 pearl and diamond cluster do., curb pattern, laurel leaves, set diamonds, pearl in centre, weight 7j' carats and grains, and 60 brilliants weighing 5, J. i- 1,. and carats, can be converted into a brooch, No. 1666T inside: 1 diamond new moon crescent brooch, set 21 brilliants, weight 4 j, J and carats, No. 934S inside; 1 diamond do., cut down collet bar, containing 3 white brilliants, weight 7;, i1,; and J., carats, and 2 canary tinted brilliants, weight 6J and 3' 2 carats, No. 1666T inside; 1 opal and diamond claw set brooch pendant, con- taining 1 opal, weight 4J, J and carats, and 23 brilliants, weight 2], r',, and t\, carats, No. 719T inside; 1 pearl and diamond do., containing 1 pearl, weight 22 ! grains, 10 brilliants, weight 2 . carats, 4 do., weight 51 and T',; carats, 4 do., weight 22 anil TV; carats, and .' i do. in loop, weight 3£ carats, No. 379T inside ; 1 diamond do., contain- ing 1 canary coloured diamond in centre, weight and i carats, surrounded by 8 brilliants, weight 7j carats, and single stone loop, weight j, 1 and : i'. j carats, No. 416S inside ; 8 ladies' gold dress rings—- 1 single stone diamond coronet setting in tapered wedding ring shank, weight of stone 2} carats less carat, No ' J12R inside ; ,' i- stone carved gallery diamond, containing 1 brilliant, weight li, and ^ carats, and 4 small do, weight and carats, 2 small do , weight li less ,' r carats, No. 1181l{ inside; 1 3- stone collet anil gallery, containing 1 brilliant, weight 2J, ^ anil carats, and 2 brilliants, weight 21, and j!} carats, No. 1780S inside ; 1 carved gallery emerald and diamond, containing 1 emerald, weight J and carats, 4. smaller do., carat, No. 5.) 1S inside •, 1 carved gallery, containing 1 dark Burmah ruby, weight 1- f ami carats, 2 bril- liants, weight 1 and carats, anil 6 smaller do., No. 1949L inside; 1 claw set, containing 1 opal and diamond, weight carats, and 2 brilliants, weight 1 i, 1\ i ami j'j carats, No. 760S inside; 1 carved gallery, emerald and diamond, containing 1 diamond and 2 emeralds, No. 17( iS inside; 1 do. claw set, containing 1 pearl, weight 10| grains, and 2 brilliants, weight lj, ,'„ and carats, No. 1050T inside. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard. S. W. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 67. Slough County). 3rd inst at Datchet, 1 silver sugar sifter, crest, a Griffin's head ; 1 small engraved silver cream jug, stands on 3 legs ; 1 dark blue overcoat with velvet collar ; 1 grey overcoat with velvet collar, " Denman and God- dard, Eton " on tabs ; 1 grey coat and a black suit ( fit a boy about 16). Information to Deputy Chief Constable Sutton, Slough. HAMPSHIRE. 68 Portsmouth Borough).— 5th inet,, a single stone, square cut diamond ring, gipsy setting, weight about 7 dwts.. No. 443 and prob- ably some letters scratched inside, by A MAN age about l.">, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., stout build, complexion dark, wearing black frock coat and vest, black tie, high silk hat. had the appearance of a Roman Catholic Priest. He called at a jeweller's shop asked to be shown some diamond rings and while pretending to make a purchase substituted a ring of inferior quality in place of the above. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 69.— Southampton Borough .— 12th inst., a " Royal Progress" safety bicycle, dropped handles, brake attached, new Dunlop tyre on back wheel— by A MAN, age about 23, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build; dress, brown cycling suit, straw hat. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. J KENT. 70. Dartford ( County).-- 7th inst., at Swanscombe, 3 silver yacht cups ( 1 large with 2 handles, " Myrtle" and date thereon, 1 fluted, engraved " Primrose." 1 smaller, plain, " Prim- rose " thereon) ; 1 plain plated cup. and a bunch of 3 box keys. 7th inst., at Stone. 12 dessert knives, ivory handles ( carved); 12 silver dessert forks, embossed: 12 do. dessert spoons ; 0 do. table spoons; 12 plated forks : 1 silver dish cover. Information to Supt. Sharp, Dartford. 7l— Tonbridge ( County). - 7th inst., a Standard grade " tluinber" bicycle, No. 59653, cut in iron below handles, Warwick tyres. West- wood rims, rubber pedals, flat handle bars, brake anil mud guard, lamp, " Bounder'' thereon attached. Information to Supt. Styles, Tonbridge. 72.— Dover ( Borough).- 2nil inst., 1 lady's gold lever watch, gold face, gold Albert with masonic locket containing hair and photograph attached ; 1 large gold locket with diamond in centre surrounded with blue enamel, containing 2 photographs; 2 gold necklets; 2 w ide silver bracelets; 1 lady's gold ring; 1 do. buckle ring set green stones ; 1 lady's gold ring set torquoise; 1 do. set 3 red stones; 1 lady's gold watch, open face, gold dial, chased back, long gold chain attached ; I lady's silver Geneva watch, open face, white dial, flowers in centre, chased back ; 1 wide band silver bracelet, lilies engraved on back : and a new single - breasted black serge jacket— by THREE FOREIGNERS, identical with those described in Case No. 55., 2nd inst. Information to Chief Constable Sanders, Dover. 73.- Folkestone ( Borough), bth inst., a " Popular Rover " roadster bicycle, No. 19806 on bottom, ball head lug, name plate on head, 2*>- in. frame, front wheel 30 in., back wheel 28 in., with jointless hollow rims, Middlemore saddle, rubber pedals, bag, nearly new— By A MAN, age 23 or 24, rather stout build, complexion fair, moustache dark, wearing dark clothes and cap ; spoke with foreign accent. Information to Chief Constable Reeve, Folke- stone. LANCASHIRE. 74 Rochdale ( Borough). - 31st ult., by housebreaking, 1 open face 18et. gold English lever watch, heavy cases, gold dial, winding hole on face ; 1 lady's open face silver English lever, white dial, maker Williamson, Rochdale ; 1 18- ct. gold chain ( double), old fashioned ; 2 gold pencil cases, 1 cross pattern ; 1 5 ins. long, chased stem, plain top; 1 18- ct. oblong brooch, set large diamond in centre, clear setting, raised flowers on front, gimped and ball edges, patent safety pin fastener ; 4 lady's rings, 1 18- ct. set star of tour- quoise with diamond in centre ; 1 18- ct., set cross of pearls on black enamel ground, plaited hair round, " E. A. M., died Oct., 7th, 1867," in- scribed inside ; 1 18- ct., set five pearls in straight line ; 1 9- ct. keeper, chased ; 1 silver hairpin, shape of daisy, with gold centre ; a pair of pince- nez eye- glasses, gold rims; gold scarf ring, blue enamel horse shoe — by A MAN, age 55 to 60, height 5ft. loin, or llin., slight build, complexion sallow, long face, hair and moustache very grey ; dress, black coat, grey trousers, black billy cock bat. Information to Chief Constable Barry, Rochdale. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 75 Risca ( County .— 12th inst., at New- bridge, by shopbreaking, 1 silver Waltham lever watch. No. 6981132 ; 9 silver watches, Nos. 262, 22362: 1, 51615, 51647, 699, 23822, 11031, 1+ 1781, and 124246 ; 8 ladies' silver watches, Nos. 13439, 87: il3, 75933, 21281, 154117, 161797, 68477, 61532 : 1 lady's silver keyless. No. 33428 ; 1 lady's 9- ct gold watch, plain white face, No. 67813 : 1 lady's silver watch, gold face. No. 52573 . 1 lady's 14- ct. No. 61011; 2 ladies' silver keyless, Nos. 60662, 64819 ; 1 9- ct. gold keyless. No. 100174; 1 silver " Speedwell.'' No. ( supposed) 74S: 1 silver Waltham lever, No. 2970726; 1 silver Farringdon lever, No. 226366 : 1 lady's 9- ct. gold watch. No. 76368 ; 30 22- ct. wedding rings: 6 18- ct. ditto : HI 9- ct. ditto; 12 18- ct. keepers; 16 9- ct. ditto; s 9- ct. signet rings ; 6 9- ct. dress rings : 6 18- ct: ditto ; 2 9- ct. all> erts; 1 lady's ditto ; 16 silver alberta ; 8 lady's ditto. Information to Supt. Porter, Risca. SHROPSHIRE. 76,— Pontesbury — 8th inst.. by housebreaking, a silver double case watch, glass missing; an old- fashioned steel cnrb pattern chain with a gold flat top watch key, red on one side, green the other, and a seal with crest attached; 1 lady's gold colour metal keyless watch; 1 black leather purse, fastens with 2 knobs. Supposed by tramps. Information to Supt. Elcock, Pontesbury. ".— Wellington ' county).— 29th ult.. by shopbreaking, at Newport, Salop— 5 small pen- knives. white bone handles, 2 blades, marked " A. C.,'' small metal plate on handles. Supposed by tramps. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Wellington. SURREY. 78.— Chertsey ( County).— 11th inst., by burglary at Chobham, a gold seal, lion's paw hold- ing dagger ; 1 glass ditto, " M. P. K." thereon ; 1 carriage clock, 2 in. by 3£ in. ; 1 red scent bottle with gold top ; 1 green old fashioned purse 7 in. long ; 3 pairs of scissors : 4 canvas purses, con- taining some os. pieces, and several bottles of wine. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( East). 7 Lewes County).— 9th inst., l English lever watch, No. 134085, maker Parks, Eastbourne, gold Albert with silver match box attached ; 1 lady's gold watch, No. 5651, filigree pattern, makers Ritchie and Sons, Edinburgh ; 1 Swiss keyless watch, metal cases, " Swiss Tabsley" on dial; 1 gold ring, " Louis and Caroline" engraved thereon Information to Supt. Stevens, Lewes. 80.— Brighton ( Borough . 7th and 8th inst., 1 gold half- hoop gipsy diamond ring ( 5 stones); 1 single stone diamond ring, black tracing on shank ; 1 heavy gold half- hoop ring, set with 3 diamonds and 2 rubies; 1 gold cross set with an emerald, hole in back for hair ; 1 heavy gold neck chain, snake pattern ; 1 silver chatelaine, with gold torpedo shaped scent bottle, about l^- in. long, Cairngorm points, and set- with about 15 diamonds ; 1 large coronation coin or medal of William and Mary, very much scratched ; 1 silver coin about the size of a 4s. piece ; 1 large triangular Cairngorm revolving seal, set in gold, " Lilias" engraved thereon; 1 silver crucifix about an inch long : 1 gold safety pin about 4 in. long, with a piece of gold ( diamond shaped) set with 5 turquoise ; 1 smoke mother- o'- pearl brooch, pansy shape, set diamond in centre; 1 small silver crucifix ; 1 lady's gold keyless demi- hunter watch, pale salmon colour rim, dark blue figures, dark blue enamelled back, 44 L. C. D." in diamonds; 1 gold safety pin, set with a rough diamond, claw setting; 1 lady's half- hoop diamond ring, " Katie, 15th May, 1890," engraved inside ; 1 lady's gipsy ring, set with 3 diamonds ; 1 gold African ring, about ^- in. wide; 1 lady's gold watch, maker " Benson, Ludgate Hill," No. 2807, and " K. R." in monogram on back, gold fob chain attached — 8th inst., 1 silver Geneva watch, •' Smith" scratched on case; 2 silver watches Nos. 44335, 7% 017 ; I lady's do. No. 28875 ; 1 pair large heavy field glasses, maker " Atkinson, London." ^ Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 81.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— 10th inst., 1 lady's 18- ct. gold diamond ring, set with 2 diamonds diagonally, claw setting ; 1 lady's 18- ct. gold ring, set cluster of 7 or 8 pearls ; 1 lady's black enamel keyless watch, black dial, gold hands and figures, with gold bow- knob pin attached ; 1 black enamel pin, shape of a rose, pearl in centre ; 1 purple enamel violet shape pin, with small brilliant in centre ; 1 long gold bar brooch, square of diamonds in centre, and bracelet to match, with safety chain, in box, about 4£ in. x 4 in., lined with red satin, closes with a spring; 1 gold curb chain bracelet, set 3 clusters of 4 turquoise and whole pearls between ; 1 gold brooch, 3 shamrock leaves, with whole pearl in centre of each ; 1 old square gold brooch, with double row of pearls around, light hair in centre ( can be made into pendant by adding a hook, also set with pearls) ; 1 Portuguese coin brooch, date 181) 2 ; 1 old Portuguese pendant, set. with Minas Novas in silver, with gold chain attached; 1 lady's small gold twisted ring; 1 lady's two band pearl and diamond ring, supposed set with 3 diamonds and 3 pearls; 1 lady's diamond and ruby gipsy ring, set 1 ruby and 1 diamond on either side ; 1 lady's gold ring, set with 2 rubies, and 1 whole pearl in centre about the size of a small pea ; 4 pins, 1st, gold, set 4 whole pearls in a row ; 2nd, gold, set 1 garnet, with guard chain and small gold pin attached ; 3rd, gold daisy, pearl in centre ; 4th, 2 gold pins ( joined), is supposed set with Portuguese stones, set in silver, safety chain attached ; 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TuesDAY, JUNE 13, 1899. 1 plain gold band bracelet, set 1 diamond, safety- chain attached; 1 gold band bracelet, filigree centre, row of small pearls each side, with safety chain ; 1 gold watch ring, and a pair of steel Timmed pince- nez, with cork bridge, black cord- guard attached ( worn); 1 plain gold bracelet, about 5- in. wide, bright raised edges with fine wire designs between : 1 long old- fashioned gold close link pattern chain, with swivel : 1 round dark blue enamel locket, set supposed 5 pearls, gold bands across front, white and brown hair at back : 1 small imitation diamond and emerald bar brooch ; 1 oval brooch, onyx set in gold : 1 old- fashioned silver gilt bracelet, composed of filigree squares, set with turquoise, some missing; 1 safety pin brooch, set with 3 moonstones; 1 long silver gilt brooch, filigree work, with small flower pendant ; 1 lady's gun- metal keyless watch, fluted, white dial, gold hands and figures ; 1 gold snake pattern neck chain ; 1 gold pencil case amethyst stone at end 2 white metal hairpins, with 5 paste diamonds, stone missing from one ; 1 silver daisy- Indian filigree brooch, pin missing.— By A MAN age 25 to 30, height about 5 ft. 8 in., hair brown, moustache light: wearing grey jacket suit, white straw hat ; carried a brown walking stick with crook handle. Spoke with a foreign accent. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. WARWIcKSHIRE. 82.— Birmingham ( City).— 29th nit., 2 gold bracelets, one set with pearls, boat shape, new safety chain attached ; the other set with brilliants, new joint pin, safety chain attached, in fancy cass with expanding holder. Information to the Acting Chief Constable, Birmingham. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). s: i. Hull { City) — Between 5th April and 5th inst., a silver English lever watch No. 21501 ; 1 ditto No. 77014 ; 1 American lever watch No. 435; 1 silver hunting lever watch '• F. S." on outer ca^ e, " Bennett, maker, London," on works : 1 silver Geneva watch, No 84866 ; 1 silver Boston lever. No. 11840 ; 1 silver lever watch, No. 55645 and 9- ct. gold Albert double cable pattern ; 1 18- ct. gold keyless lever watch, No. 11( 118; 1 lady's silver watch. No. 58061) 7 ; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 179955 : 1 silver English lever watch, No. 8984 ; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 93887 ; 1 silver Geneva watch, No. 115427. 16th ult., a pneumatic safety bicycle, " The Nelson," diamond frame, direct spokes, Victor tyre on hind wheel and plain tyre on front, rat- trap pedals, flat handle bar, felt handles, sloping top tube, " Nelson" transfer thereon, with blue stripe. Miller's lamp and bell attached, minus mud guard and brake. 27th ult., a pneumatic safety bicycle, " The Bard," 1896 pattern, black enamelled diamond frame. Clincher tyres, tangent spokes, Hands Cake, Makers, Birmingham, transfer on head, " The Bard" on down tube with the letters " rd" worn off ; W. Cuthbert " scratched on bottom bracket, rat- trap pedals, half hammock saddle, hollow screws fastens the head and saddle peg. flat handle bars, cork handles," H. & C." on cranks 84- Hull { City). 12th inst., a pneumatic safety bicycle, " The Wenlock," enamelled blue and strung with gold, Wenlock transfer on head and frame, clincher tyres on jointless rims, ad- justable dropped handle bar, - Eadie " stamped on the adjustable part, 7 inch cranks, J inch pitch, rat trap pedals. Chamber's fittings, number on driving wheel, tangent spokes, 3 cornered forks and back stay, roller chain, Brady's anatomical saddle, electric bell and 3 cornered bag with " Wenlock Cycle " thereon attached, geared at 84 no lamp or mudguard, Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. 85. - Beverley ( Borough). — 7th inst., a cash box containing about £ 20, by FIVE MEN, 1 st, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache ( parted in centre) turning grey, carried a brown portmanteau— 2nd, age about 19, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion dark— the others age between 25 and 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in. They appeared to belong to one party, and were dressed alike in brown suits, black hard felt hats, red ties, brown shoes. 7th inst.— 1 gold lever hunting watch No. 55916, maker " Russell, Belfast " ; 1 silver keyless No. 1276102, imitation gold albert, with gold shield shape medal, " Hull Cycle Racing Club, year 1894, 145 miles in 12 hours," and " J. Hamlyn" thereon. Information to Head Constable Knight, Guild- hall, Beverley. PROPERTY RECOVERED. RENFREWSHIRE. 86. Paisley ( County).— Watch, case No. 66, 9th inst. SUSSEX ( East). 87.- Eastbourne ( Borough). — Brown leather case, & c., described in 2nd paragraph Case No. 74, 26th ult., and gold bracelet, i- c., Case No. 67, 9th inst.. and thieves arrested. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. KENT. M.— Cranbrook ( County).— Found hang- ing at Biddenden, the body of A MAN, age 55 to 60, length 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slip- lit build, complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark, full beard and moustache: dress, steel coloured mixture cloth coat, Bedfordshire cord vest, cotton cord trousers, Oxford shirt, collar, blue tie, flannel shirt, white cotton stockings, heavy lace boots: found in pockets, a piece of paper, " Mr. Barrett, Bowes Park, plumber," in pencil thereon, 1 silver half- hunter watch, " J. J. from F. C. ' 1'.," engraved around outside edge, " C. E. L." inside back case, a long metal curb pattern chain with 2 watch keys and 2 threepenny pieces attached, I pruning knife, 1 latch key, 1 Parr's Bank bag, 1 leather bag purse containing 5s. Id. Information to Supt. Fowle, Cranbrook. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 89.—// Division.— 5th inst., a dark dapple grey Russian horse pony, 3 years, about 13 hands, long mane and tail, corners of mouth sore from rubbing of bit, in good condition. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 90.— Reading ( Borough).— 18th ult., a bay- pony, about 13 bands, aged, hog mane, tail docked: a costermonger's barrow, dark blue body, picked out light blue, cab wheels, painted blue, picked out vellow ; and a set of brass mounted harness— by JAMES WISE, alias BOGIE, age 26. height 5 ft. 10£ in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes grey, large head, and of rather unsound mind; dress, dark jacket, eord trousers, black cap. A rag anil bone gatherer. Information to Captain Henderson, Chief Con- stable, Reading. APPREHENSIONS. 91— Metropolitan Police District, P Division.— TWO MEN, Case No. 3, 9th inst., and horse, cart, and harness recovered. / 92.- Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen ( County).— ARTHUR MARTIN, Case No. 5, 2nd inst. 93.— Derbyshire, Alfreton ( County). — JOHN GILLOTT, alias THOMAS JOHN- STON, Case No. 5, 19th ult., and property recovered. 94.— Essex, Colchester ( Borough JOSEPH ALFRED UNWIN, Case No. 12, 1st July, 1898. 95. Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Borough)— JOHN J. P. FINLAN and THOMAS FINLAN, Case No. 19, 7th April, 1899, at Bir- mingham. 96.— Hampshire, Southampton ( Borough).— ALFRED GAPPER, Case No. 15, 9th inst., at Liverpool. 97. Hampshire, Southampton ( Borough).— Licence holder HENRY WILSON, Office No. 228- 99, Case 47, 2nd inst., and sentenced to 6 months' hard labour 3rd, for larceny as HARRY BAKER. .^- Hertfordshire, Hertford ( County).— JAMES SIMPKINS, 9th inst. Case No. 17, 99 - Kent, Sittingbourne ( County).— Licence holder GEORGE CARROLL, see Case No. 20, Oth ult., and latest information, 2nd inst. 100. Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— GEORGE HENRY NICHOLLS, Case No. 36, 19th ult. Wl— Norfolk, Thetford ( County).— ALFRED REDGRAVE, Case No. 20, 15th September, 1893, and property recovered. 102.- Wiltshire, Warminster! County). — THOMAS BODMAN, Case No. 59, 19th ult, 103.— Worcestershire, Kidder- minster ( Borough). Supervisee GEORGE BRINDLEY, Office No. 186- 98, Case No. 65,17th February, 1899. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT LANCASHIRE. 104.— Oldham ( Borough). — For stealing ( bailee) 12th inst., a safety bicycle, Dunlop tyres, slight drop frame, rat- trap pedals, straight handle bars, cork handles, steel tips, celluloid gear case, marked " Dover," 28- in. wheels, maker's name, " Bradbury," 011 bottom bar of frame, transfer ( Duke of Wellington) 011 head, 110 brake or mud- guards— A MAN, giving the name of GEORGE BODDEN, age abont 22, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion dark, hair dark brown, face badly pock marked ; dress, dark suit and cap. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Turner, Oldham. SUFFOLK ( East). 105.— Eye ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— WILLIAM HENRY DEARING, olios WILLIAM DEREHAM, age 21, height 5ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey ; a native of Dickleburgh, Norfolk The appearance of a low horse dealer. Is an absentee from the 4th Norfolk Regiment. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Page, Eye. LOST % £ 5 REWARD. 106.— 25th ult., a light sable collie dog, long nose, roof of mouth very black, white patch over both ears and down front of nose, half white legs, white front, white patch back of pole, black at tip of tail, long fine coat, is very nervous and carries its tail low, answers to the name of " Laddie." It is possible that this dog may have been obtained possession of for stud purposes or for exportation. The above reward will be paid by A. Hayllar, Esq., 14, Gay Street, Bath, for such information as will lead to the recovery of the dog. Information to the Chief Constable, Bath.