POLICE GAZETT PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1899. VOL. XVI., No. 1636. REGTJiLATIOSTS. .1'" n inounccmcnts for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating / / them, should be'addrcssed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will he inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to he taken upon them. by another force. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. In all cases where a reward is o/ Fcrcd, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment mus' 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 15.*. per portrait, and of Is. 6d. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. Ever ii 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 required to he inserted and iw warrant is in force against him, the requisition m ust he signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning itolfin 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 hear a number, and, as far as pract icable, they are alphabet icully arranged by counties. 9. The force, which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted • in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the. fact, referring to the number of the anno u/ iicemcnt, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In. all eases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11 Announcements for the Friday issue should he forwarded so as to he received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one . tide of the paper only ; they must he in the - usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post. Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted on payment, and the cJiarges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. R. ANDERSON, Editor. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No of the " Police Gazette " will be found arranged for easy reference as fol- lows ;— ( a) Regulations at top of first page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged, as far as practicable, in alphabetical order. ( c) Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. Letters relating to criminal business addressed by other Police Forces to Scotland Yard, are very frequently delayed, owing to the envelopes con- taining them being directed incorrectly or inade- . quately. In such cases prompt attention cannot be assured unless the letters are addressed " The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W." APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— C Division.— For embezzlement— PERCY W. GARDNER, age 26, height about 6 ft., slight build, stoops, and carries his head on one side, complexion fresh, hair brown, teeth decayed, large scar on bridge of nose and on left upper eyelid ; addicted to drink ; wearing dark clothes. An auctioneer's clerk. Absconded 22nd June last. Warrant issued. 2.— C Division.— For stealing £ 17 10s.— EDWARD STANLEY EVERSFIELD, age 21, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh and sunburnt, hair dark brown, eyes dark ; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, grey trousers, white straw hat. An auctioneer's clerk ; supposed native of Tunbridge Wells. Absconded 16th ult. Warrant issued. 3.— L Division.— For embezzling £ 30— EDWARD WILLIAM WARLAND, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion, hair, and mous- tache dark, eyes brown ; dress, blue serge jacket suit, black hard felt hat. An Army Reservist of the 4th Hussars, native of Walworth, Surrey. Warrant issued. 4. — L Division. — For embezzlement— HARRY E. W. WALTERS, age 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion very pale, hair and moustache light, eyes blue, small white pimples on cheeks ; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, light tweed trousers, white straw hat. A solicitor's clerk native of London. Absconded 3rd inst. Warrant issued. o.— W Division.— For embezzling £ 30— WILLIAM BENJAMIN TETLEY, age 33, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair ( cut short) light, eyes blue, of military appearance ; dress, brown tweed suit, cloth cap. A native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. litoz CITY OF LONDON. 6.— For forgery— JOHN VON DER MARS, a German, age about 25, height 5 ft. 10 in., complex- ion sallow, hair and slight moustache dark, mole left cheek, speaks English well, of gentlemanly appearance. 7.— For embezzlement— SIMON COHEN, a Mogador Jew, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion dark olive, hair black, awkward gait, speaks with foreign accent. Absconded about 13th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 8.— Maidenhead { County).— For obtain- ing £ 1 lis. by fraud, 21st ult., at Bray— A MAN, age about 45, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes sunken ; dress, grey overcoat, dark grey trousers, black bowler hat, low crown, rather flat brim, carried a dark stick with crooked handle. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Dorrell, Maidenhead. 9.— Wokingham { County).— For stealing at Bracknell on 11th ult., a horse, and cab ( re- covered) — JOHN SHACKLER, alias DARKEY JACK, Office No. 2056- 99, age 19, height 5 ft. 7J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache, eyes brown, faint dot on back left forearm and left middle finger, mole back of right forearm, above left eye, and on right eyebrow; dress, black serge jacket and vest, grey plaid trousers trimmed blue braid, blue and red necker- chief, black and white check cap, brown boots. A dealer ; native of Ash Hampstead ; last known address 125, Great Knollys Street, Reading. Sen- tenced at Winchester County Sessions, 4th April last, to 3 months hard labour for breaking a window with intent to steal; previously con- victed at Oxford and Caversham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. BUCKINGHAMSHI RE. 10.— Fenny Stratford { County).— For stealing 13th ult,, a Postal Order for £ 1 issued at Enfield Wash, and £ 5 12s.— A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair light, clean shaved, teeth very dark, one upper- front tooth deficient; dress, grey jacket, slate colour striped trousers, cap, brown shoes, wears a ring set blue stones on left little finger, rode a bicycle; stated he was taking the place of a booking clerk at the railway station. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lait, Fenny stratford. 11.— Slough { County).— For obtaining, 1th ult., by false pretences, a pair of guns ( recovered) — H. WINDSOR, alias LEONARD, age 60, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair white, square- cut moustache, eyes light blue, small birthmark side of right eye, quiet manner ; dress, blue serge coat and vest, grey trousers, brown soft felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Sutton, SloUgh' CHESHIRE. £ 2 REWARD. 12— Middlewich { County).— For deserting his wife— HENRY RAYNOR, age 32, height 6 ft. li in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1899. grey, one leg shorter than the other, walks lame. A native of Northwich. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Northwich Union for such information as will lead to the arrest of Raynor. Information to Supt. Large, Middlewich Vi.— Nantwich ( County).— For stealing, at Crewe, 1 26- in. hand saw and one pony saw, stamped " W. G. G." or " C."; 1 jack plane, 1 smoothing plane, 1 12- in. square, 1 |- in. paring chisel, 1 i- in. do., 1 {- in. do., and 1 brass- faced gauge, all stamped " J. Mulliner " ; 1 lj- in. paring chisel, 1 6- in. square, and 1 2- ft. rule, stamped " E. Allcock " ; 1 new hammer, 2 2- ft. rules, 1 axe ( curved handle), 1 saw file, 1 new tool bass— PETER, alias W. WOODWARD and P. FOX, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 11 in. or 6 ft., complexion and hair dark, peculiar look about the eyes, round shouldered, stoops slightly, and turns his feet out; when in drink he is very talkative, especially about Liverpool and America ; dress, black jacket and vest, dark tweed trousers, black hard felt hat, light lace boots. A joiner. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Meredith, Nantwich. CLACKMANNANSHIRE. 14.— Alloa ( Burgh).— For embezzling about £ 52— JOHN JACK ROBERTSON, age 40 to 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, complexion florid, full face, heavy jaws, hair dark brown ( turning grey), heavy brownish moustache, hairy nose, fiat feet, speaks quickly ; dress, dark tweed jacket suit, black tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A brewer's traveller. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Nicol, Burgh Police Chambers, Alloa. - DERBYSHIRE. 15. Chesterfield ( Borough).— For steal- ing, 16th ult., a brown double - breasted cloth vest; 1 pair greenish square check cloth trousers, with hip pocket; 1 white silk tie ; 1 green shot do.; 1 cigarette- holder, amber mouthpiece, 2 silver ferrules thereon, in a black leather case lined red— A MAN, age about 21, height 5 ft. 6 in., rather stout build, complexion fair, red face, hair light, eyes light blue ; dress, snuff colour coat, light check trousers, red silk tie. Stated he was a clerk on the railway. Information to Head Constable Emery, Chester- field. DURHAM. 16.- Durham ( City).— ANNIE WATSON, Office No. 21- 99, Case No. 12, 4th inst. Not now wanted. ESSEX. 1"— Brentwood ( County).— For burglary— WILLIAM SQUIRES, age 18, height 5 ft. 2? in., complexion pale, hair and eyes brown, burn scars on legs, wearing dark jacket and peak cap. Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood 18.— Colchester ( County).— For stealing a dark tweed jacket suit, trousers lined with calico — ARTHUR WREN, alias CLARK and SMITH age 20, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion sallow, hair and eyes brown, snake, woman's head, and " Amy " right forearm, butterfly left forearm, chest tattooed ; dress, black jacket and vest, light check trousers with patch on knees, blue cap red neckerchief, old boots split down front. A tramp Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ackers, Colchester, or Inspector Lennon, Clacton- on- Sea. J3 Grays ( County).— For stealing £ l 10s. CHARLES PARKER, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft 2 01- 3 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning < rey) dark brown ; dress, dark jacket, light trousers! light cap, brown boots, of smart appearance. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. FLINTSHIRE. 20.— Mold ( County).— For larceny bailee JOHN HUGH GRIFFITHS, age 5ft 8 in., complexion fair, hair light ( turning grey), beard and moustache sandy May endeavour to obtain employment as farm bailiff Photograph may be seen on application Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davies, Mold. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 21- Cardiff ( Borough). — For stealing a watch and chain and clothing — HERBERT HOPE MAXTED, alias SEYMOUR, age 29, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, long face, hair dark brown, usually clean shaved, eyes brown, large mouth, cut scar right side of upper lip ; dreBS, dark blue serge suit, white straw hat with black band, stand up collar, bow tie, patent leather boots. A tailor's cutter or foreman. Native of Hove ; may be found in the company of music hall artists. , Warrant issued. ^ 22.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For stealing £ 1, 26th ult.— HARRY DAViD, alias DAVIES, age 19, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, round face, hair red, eyes blue ; dress, white jacket, black trousers, brown and black tweed cap, lace boots. A ship's cook ; native of Aberdeen. May endeavour to go to sea or seek employment at a seaman's boarding house. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 23.— Stroud ( County).— For assault on police — GEORGE HAINES, alias " WHACK," age 31, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., stout build, complexion sunburnt, hair dark brown, eyes blue ; dress, dark or blue monkey jacket, moleskin trousers, light brown soft hat, heavy lace boots. A navvy, native of Forest Green, Nailsworth. Has been employed on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harrison, Stroud. HAMPSHIRE. 24.— Bournemouth ( County).— For steal- ing, 2nd ult., a gold bracelet ( recovered)— NEVILLE CHARLTON, age about 25, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., full face, hair brown, clean shaved, carbuncle scar left of neck and on right forearm; dress, brown suit, straw hat, brown boots, of gentlemanly appearance. He stayed at a high- class boarding house with a brother and another man, both of good appearance. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Forster, Bournemouth. 25.— Kingsclere ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— ARTHUR ROBINSON, alias JONES, age about 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, complexion fair ( round features), hair and moustache light; dress, blue or black jacket, grey flannel trousers, coloured shirt and tie, white straw hat, white shoes ; of good appearance. He has obtained various sums of money by repre- senting that he is the son of a doctor, and is a medical student, and has had an accident with his bicycle, resulting in an injury to his hand. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Daniels, Kingsclere. 26 — Winchester ( City).— For obtaining £ 4 18s. Od. by a forged cheque on the Diss branch of the London and Provincial Banking Company, Limited, 14th inst.— AMY THOMP- SON ( supposed false), age about 35, height about 5 ft. 2 in., pale face, hair dark ; dress, dark blue blouse, dark skirt, light hat; carried a new dark plaid holdall with two straps and handle attached. She called on a shopkeeper and made a small pur- chase, and then gave an order for some goods ( not in stock), and directed that on their arrival they were to be forwarded to the house of a well- known resident, and then asked the shopkeeper to cash the above cheque. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Felton, Win- chester. 27.— Southampton ( Borough).— For being concerned with a man in custody for highway robbery with violence CALLAGHAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion sallow, hair and slight moustache dark; dress, dark grey mixture coat, dark blue vest, grey trousers, blue serge cap, lace boots.— MICHAEL DAVEY, alias McDAVEY and MICK DAVIS, age about 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, hair, and moustache dark, left hand withered, which he usually carries in his coat pocket; dress, black cloth coat and vest, brown or grey trousers, a fire- man's blue or black cap, old lace " boots. Both are ship's firemen, and natives of Liverpool. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. J3^ HEREFORDSHIRE. 28.— Ross ( County).— For stealing, 21st ult.. at Upton Bishop, a black mare, 15 hands, 6 years, white star on forehead, thick mane, knees grazed, lump on one side, in good condition— A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair cut short and turning grey, clean shaved, eyes blue, speaks with London accent; dress, supposed brown suit, cap or soft hat, the appearance of a groom or low horse dealer. He travels the country with a four- wheel waggonette, pointed dark green picked out red, containing harness and wedding apparel. Is concerned with WILLIAM SMITH, Case No. 63. Information to Supt. Jordan, Ross. . Ji. iit HERTFORDSHIRE. 29.— St. Albans ( City). — For obtaining money by falBe pretences— JOHN H. ELDER, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 8 in., rather high shoulders, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes rather full, of good appearance and address. Has been engaged at the Metropolitan Meat Market, and iB believed to be known to managers of Colonial Meat Agencies in various towns. Warrant issued. 30. — St. Albans ( City). — For stealing ( bailee) £ 5 3s. 6d.— CHARLES GRAY, age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft. 4 in., rather small features, hair and moustache dark, limps slightly, tattooed on arms, including woman on one, Crucifixion on the other. A carter or horsekeeper. Has served in the Army. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Blatch, St. Albans. KENT. 31.— Canterbury County).— Forleavinghis children chargeable to the Blean Union— PORTER AYLMORE, age 39, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, woman's head tattooed left forearm. A master mariner; trades between Guernsey, London, and North of England. Native of Bosham, near Chichester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sargent, County Police Office, Canterbury. 32.— Chatham ( County).— For embezzle- ment— FRANK GRANGERE, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair ( cut short) and moustache light, woman with legs crossed, short skirt, and dots tattooed right arm, large F and dots left arm ; dress, grey suit and cap to match, white bow tie, lace shoes. Is believed to have served in the army and to have recently been employed on a barge. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham. LINCOLNSHIRE. 33.— Boston ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 15th ult. HARRIS, age about 28, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., hair ( short) brown, clean shaved, shows his eye teeth very much when laughing ; dress, brown jacket and vest, grey breeches, brown gaiters, stand- up collar, blue striped tie, brown boots, wears a leather watch- guard. Rode a bicycle ; stated he was a native of Oxford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Costar, Boston.^ 34. — Epworth ( Count 1/). — For stealing 15s. 6d. on 26th ult.— A MAN,' age 27, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., slight build, complexion freckled, hair and slight moustache ginger, beard of a few days' growth ; dress, black jacket and vest, grey trousers with dark stripes, blue and white muffler, new strong lace boots. Information to Supt. Wilkinson, Epworth. NORFOLK. 35. — Holt ( County). — For stealing a " Triumph " bicycle, black leather gear case, tool bag and bell attached— FRED GUHEL, a German, age 28 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion dark, sullen expression, hair ( curly) and eyes dark ; dress, black cutaway coat, black vest, dark plaid trousers, dark neckerchief, brown soft felt hat, may be wearing brown shoes. Stated he had been employed as kitchen porter in London hotels. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Willmott, Holt. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1S99. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. LANCASHIRE. 36.— Manchester ( City).— Portrait and description of THOMAS WOOD, whose appre- hension is sought for embezzlement, age about 45 height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., rather stout build, com- plexion very dark, hair ( tinged with grey) and moustache black, walks with swinging gait and turns his toes out ; wearing grey coat and vest, hard hat; late a clerk at the High Court of Justice Office, Manchester. Native of Man- chester ; may be found at public- house singing rooms. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. 37.— Rochdale ( Borough).— Woodcut por- trait and description of EDWARD MILLS, whose apprehension is sought for stealing money, age 35, SHROPSHIRE. 39.— Bridgnorth County).— For attempted rape at Danesford, 30th July.— A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair ( sun- burnt), hair ( short) brown, moustache dark brown, rather long face ; dress, dark mixture jacket and vest, dark trousers, grey plaid cap, grey woollen shirt with light colour band. Is believed to bave served in the Army. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walters, Bridgnorth. 40.— Church Stretton ( County).— stealing, 24th till.. at Felhampton, a pair of light lace boots and £ 1 lis.— CHARLES RISSE, a German, age 32 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache grey, bald front of head, eyes grey, arms tattooed, right second finger injured, speaks broken English; dress, rough grey suit, grey cap. May be wearing the stolen boots ; carried a grey jacket and cord trousers. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Barnett, Church Stretton. STAFFORDSHIRE. 41 — Bilston ( County).— For deserting his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the Wolverhampton Union — EBENEZER FROG GATT, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and heavy moustache sandy, eyes ( cast in left) blue ; dress, black morning coat, black vest, slate coloured trousers, or may be wearing a sage green suit, silk or straw hat. A clerk ; native of Bilston. May be found at a music hall. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walters, Bilston. SUFFOLK ( East). 42.— Woodbridge ( County).— For obtain- ing £ 50 by a worthless cheque, 12th ult., at Felixstowe— WILLIAM BAILEY, alias PETER FORGE and TASKER, age 25 to : 10, height 5 ft, 8 or 9 in., complexion and hair ( inclined to curl) dark, eyes ( supposed) brown, sharp nose and features, clean shaved, front teeth turning brown, 2 marks tattooed on one wrist; dress, dark coat and vest, light trousers, white straw hat. Supposed a native of Hull. He represented himself as a ship- owner, and stated that he required the money to pay a ship's crew at Harwich. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hubbard, Woodbridge. __ SURREY. 43.- Chertsey ( County).— On commitment warrant for non- payment of fine and costs amounting to£ l 3s., imposed for wilful damage— JANE AUGUSTUS, age 46, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair black, eyes grey ; dress, black jacket and hat, and usually a black or dark dress. A hawker; travels the country with a man named GEORGE MAY, alias GEORGE AUGUSTUS and GEORDI. 44.— Chertsey ( County).— On commitment warrant for non - payment of fine and costs amounting to £ 3 3s., imposed for cruelty to a horse— WALTER HAYNES, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, moustache and side whiskers light, eyes brown ; dress, brown mixture coat and vest, dirty white cord trousers, grey cap. He travels the country with his wife and 6 children, in an old barrel van, painted slate colour, lined yellow, " Walter Haynes, Herefordshire," on card nailed to the side. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( East). 45.— Brighton Borough).— For obtaining £ 18 18s. by a fictitious cheque on 16th inst.— ARCHIBALD G. McINTYRE, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark, eyes light blue ; dress, dark blue suit, straw hat. A clerk. Warrant issued. 46.- Brighton Borough).— For embezzle- ment— JOHN EUMETT, age 24, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion and hair dark, cross on back of one hand ; dress, black suit, hard felt hat. Warrant issued. 47.— Brighton Borough).— For embezzle- ment— R. C. BRYDEN, age 35 to 4( 1, complexion and hair dark ; dress, dark tweed suit, much worn, black hard felt hat with broad brim. A clerk. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 48.— Eastbourne Borough).— For em- bezzlement— WILLIAM DIPLOCK. age about 19, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in , complexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue, wears gold- rimmed spectacles : dress, blue coat and vest, light grey mixture trousers, light cap, old lace boots. A shop porter, native of Farnham. May have a bicycle with him. Warrant issued. 49.— Eastbourne Borough).— For em- bezzlement — SPENCER MITCHELL, alias DYER, age 18, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., slight build, complexion swarthy, hair black, eyes dark brown, walks with slouching gait and turns one knee inwards ; dress, dark grey plaid jacket, light grey mixture vest, dark trousers, grey plaid cap, light lace boots. A shop porter. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. f 50.— Hastings ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 6 by false pretences— A BOY, age 11, height 3 ft, 10 in., complexion fair, hair light brown ; dress, dark knicker suit, cloth cap. He called 011 a shopkeeper, and produced a letter purporting to be written by a customer, asking for change for a cheque signed " William Hanson," anil drawn on " Messrs. Ashurst, Martyn, Cooper, and Thorpe," Reading. There are no bankers of that name at Reading, and the cheques have been specially engraved for the purpose of fraud. Warrant issued. 51.— Hastings ( Borough). — For stealing, 24th ult., a pneumatic safety bicycle, " B. S. A." fittings, 24 in. frame, 74^ in. gear, upturned handle bar, cork handles with white tips, maker's name " Brown Brothers, London " stamped on saddle, Clincher tyre on front wheel, Dunlop tyre on hind, Garrad chain, one backstay bent— THOMAS JONES, age about 24, height'about 5 ft, 8 in., complexion fair, sharp features, rather prominent nose, hair light, clean shaved ; dress, blue serge suit, brown cap, strap cycling shoes. s Warrant issued. 52.— Hastings ( Borough). — On commit- ment warrant for assault — HARRY CLINCH, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair ( parted in centre and worn over the forehead) dark brown, moustache brown, eyes ( full) blue ; dress, brown tweed double breasted jacket, light cord vest and breeches, black leather leggings, black cap, heavy lace boots. A navvy. 31 n'tA- 53.— Hastings ( Borough). — For stealing 12s— WILLIAM DIPLOCK, age about 18, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue, wears spectacles ; dress, blue coat and vest, grey mixture trousers, light tweed cap, red bow- tie, new brown canvas shoes. A native of Farnham. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WILTSHIRE. 54.— Swindon ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— A MAN, giving the name of H. NORTON, age 20 to 30, height 5 ft, 8 or 9 ill., complexion very dark, hair and Bmall moustache dark, eyes hazel; dress, dark plaid suit, cap— and A WOMAN, giving the name of F. LAWRENCE, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes supposed blue ; dress, dark skirt, blue blouse, white sailor hat. They advertise poultry for sale. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. j 3 fry WORCESTERSHIRE. 55.— Dudley ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, 16th ult., a pair of black cloth trousers and 3s. 4d.— WILLIAM E. DALBY, age 19, height 5 ft. 5j in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, sear left side of mouth, mole left of chin ; wearing, when last seen, the uniform of the Medical Staff Corps, from which he is a deserter. A native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Speke, Dudley. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 56.- Leeds ( County).— For an unnatural offence, 16th ult., at Thome— JOSEPH SCOTT, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue, front teeth rather prominent, left first finger nail deficient; dress, dark grey tweed jacket and vest, dark cap. A farm labourer ; native of Scholes, Barwick- in- Elmet. May endeavour to enlist. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Tebbutt, County Buildings, Park Street, Leeds. pfi q, height about 5 ft, 7 in., complexion pale, hair very dark brown, eyes hazel, thin pointed nose ; dress, dark clothing, bow tie, hard felt hat, of good address. A native of Rochdale. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Barry, Rochdale. 2 y NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. to.— Northampton ( Borough).— For steal- ing, 24th ult., 1 plain 9 ct. gold dress ring, set white stone ; 1 9 ct. gold buckle ring ( worn and broken); 1 plain Canadian gold keeper ring— FREDERICK MILES, alias MYERS and HARRY HODGES, age 27, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 ill., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes blue, right eye bloodshot, sear on right elbow and right thumb; dress, black morning coat and vest, speckled tweed trousers, red mixture cap, red socks, low shoes. Has been employed as a fisher- man, and also as a barman; native of Leeds. Previously convicted at Grimsby, Barton ( Lincoln- shire), Bradford, Leeds, Sheffield, Salford, Bolton, ami Hull. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, Northampton. 4 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1899. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 57.- Pontefract ( County).— For shooting with intent to do bodily harm, 20th ult., at Carlton— SAMUEL COLLINGE, age 54, height 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, complexion and hair dark ; dress, dark jacket and vest, grey trousers, brown cap. Supposed a native of Manchester; may seek employment as foreman on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Whincup, Court House, Pontefract. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BERKSHIRE. 58.- Wokingham ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, for stealing 14th ult., 1 pair blue cloth trousers, 1 pair dark tweed do, 1 dark tweed jacket, 1 blue cloth vest ( not recovered), JAMES WALLACE, alias SMITH, age 29, height 5 ft. 1J in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes hazel, 5 dots and anchor left forearm, scar centre of forehead ; dress, old dark New- market overcoat, dark suit and cap, painter's blouse ; a tramping painter ; states he is a native of Westminster. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. ESSEX. 59.— Grays ( County).— Committed for trial at Essex Assizes for arson— JAMES MOORE, age 29, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion ruddy, hair black, eyes hazel, part of anchor, and dot right wrist, anchor base of right thumb, anchor and four dots outside left forearm; dress, black diagonal morning coat, dark vest and trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots; supposed a native of London. CO.- Grays ( County).— Committed for trial at Essex Quarter Sessions for warehouse- breaking— JAMES DOYLE, age 49, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion ruddy, hair and eyes grey, " J. D." inside right forearm, burn scars on left shin.— CHARLES WOODS, age 31, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, soldier, woman, basket of flowers, " On Guard," wreath and sailor on right forearm, bracelet right wrist, soldier, dancing woman, " Lottie," sailor, wreath and bracelet left forearm. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 61.— Cheltenham ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for unlawful wounding— EUGENE SARAH ANN HAMSON, age 30, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, abscess mark under right jaw. A native of Brierley Hill, Staffordshire ; supposed to have been tramping the country, and to have been previously convicted. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. HAMPSHIRE. 62.— Southampton ( Borough). — Com- mitted for trial at next Quarter Sessions for wilful damage - ALFRED BROWN, age 60, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fresh, prominent nose inclined to right, hair, whiskers, moustache, and eyes grey, hairy chest, scar back of head, man riding an elephant, and tree right forearm, indistinct tattoo mark left hand ; dress, black suit, drab scarf, hard hat, side- spring boots. A labourer, states he is a native of Plymouth. Supposed previously convicted. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 63.— Ross ( County). — Remanded, charged with stealing a horse— WILLIAM SMITH, alias LONG BILL, age 35, height 5 ft. 10} in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark, eyes grey ; dress, grey suit with dark stripes, straw hat. A travelling horsedealer. Concerned with man, Case No. 28. Information to Supt. Jordan, Ross. 3 3 SHROPSHIRE. 64. — Wellington ( County). — Sentenced 22nd ult., to 1 month's imprisonment for larceny from shop door— EDWARD MORAN, age 30, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, eyes grey, small blue mark under right eye ; dress, brown tweed jacket and vest, mole- skin trousers, blue plaid scarf, blue serge cap, lace boots. States he is a forgeman and native of Manchester. Supposed wanted elsewhere for similar offences. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Welling- ton- JU/ 7- SUSSEX ( East). 65.— Hastings ( Borough).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for stealing silver plate from a house at which she had obtained a situation as servant by a false character — MARY STONE, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, small mole right side of face, cut scar right side of upper lip, small scar corner of right eye, burn scar right side of neck, small mole left side of neck ; dress, black skirt, white blouse with pink front, white sailor hat with black band. A native of London. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. - i.^/ a SUSSEX ( West). 66.— Worthing [ County).— Sentenced, 30th ult., to 1 month's imprisonment for larceny ( bailee) — JOHN FORD, alias PIERSON, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown. A rag and bone collector. 67.— Worthing ( County).— Sentenced 30th ult. to 1 month's imprisonment for embezzlement — ELLIS PARSONS, age 44, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes grey, scar on right chesk. A dentist; sup- posed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. . PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 68 — Y Division. - 23rd August, 2 gold bracelets ( 1 set 13 pearls in shape of a double cross, safety chain and clasp, 1 filigree pattern) ; 4 silver bracelets ( 1 inlaid with gold, safety chain, and clasp, 1 scroll pattern. 2 massive, old fashioned chased, clasp fastenings); 3 silver watches ( 2 old fashioned ( 1 large Geneva hunter), 1 lady's key- less, flowers on face); 1 gold Albert, large link pattern, old fashioned; 6 lady's gold rings ( 4 small wedding, 1 mourning with flowers in black enamel and small brilliants, 1 set 5 opals ( 1 deficient), small rubies one side, emeralds the other); 1 round gold brooch, scroll centre, set seed pearls, gilt pendant attached ; 1 lava brooch, angel's head and wings, gold pendants, earrings to match ; 1 silver cream jug, monogram " W. M. S." on front; 1 pair silver sugar tongs, " P" thereon ; 1 silver gilt French medal, " Concour Agricultural Exposition Franchise" thereon; 2 £ 20 Bank of England notes, Nos. 76743- 4 ; 3 £ 10 do., Nos. 37425, 94059, 94062 ; 2 £ 5 do., Nos. 35151- 2. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, BEDFORDSHIRE. 69- Bedford ( County).— 21st ult., by bur- glary, 2 brown oval wooden salt cellars, silver band top and bottom, standing on four small silver legs, small silver handle at each end ; 2 silver napkin rings ( 1 marked " E. I. S." or " I. E. S." 1 marked " S. S. S.")— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN, 1st, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, complexion fair, full face, moustache light; dress, dark blue serge suit ( reefer jacket), Polo collar, bow tie, soft felt hat; 2nd, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in , slight build, complexion and moustache dark ; dress, black reefer coat, light trousers, soft felt hat, stand- up collar, lace boots. Information to Chief Constable Thody, Bedford. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 70.- Cambridge ( Borough).— 16th ult., a set of brass mounted black leather harness, single, full size, 2 throat straps with buckles on each side, brass rosette on each side of bridle, " Liver- pool " bit and curb, leather lined collar worn through inside, buckle on each side of belly- band and saddle girth, reins recently spliced, brass pedestal on saddle broken. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. CHESHIRE. 71.— Egremont ( County).— 24th ult., by housebreaking at Seacombe, a lady's gold key- less sight hunter watch, engraved case, " E. D." on shield on back, maker Hughes " on plates inside; 1 lady's gold keyless Geneva, open face, white dial, gold hands with small diamond on each ; 1 silver lever hunter watch, plain face, maker " Fowler"; 1 lady's silver lever watch, open face, silver dial, engine turned case, by a London maker ; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold half hoop diamond ring, set 5 diamonds ; I lady's 15 ct. gold small buckle ring, set rubies and pearls, 1 ruby and 2 pearls missing ; 1 9 ct. gold curb pattern brooch ; 1 15 ct. gold brooch, about 1J in. long, raised in centre -, 1 gold oval plain brooch, hair in centre ; 1 15 ct. flexible chain bracelet, padlock attached ; 1 9 ct. gold curb bracelet, lover's knot in centre. Information to Supt. McDonald, Egremont. HAMPSHIRE. 72.- Bitterne ( County). — 27th ult. at Basset, a three- quarter- plate gold English lever watch, No. 11767, maker supposed John Poole, London, and a gold Albert, round and 8 shape links alternately, seal with crest, stork's head with eel in mouth, attached. Information to Inspector Jacobs, Bitterne, Southampton. 73 - Southampton ( Borough).— Between 18th and 21st ult. 1 black and white check cloth skirt; 1 black and blue, and 1 black and pink silk corset; 1 white and black poplin bodice, trimmed with beads ; 1 black satin ditto and skirt, trimmed heliotrope ; 1 cherry coloured silk bodice and skirt, covered with long black lace; 1 satin bodice and skirt, black ground with blue patterns, jet trimming; 1 red velvet bodice; 1 red cloth skirt; 1 green cloth bodice, satin trimmings and squares; 1 silk bodice, crimson sleeves ; 1 black broche bodice ; 1 white silk petticoat, trimmed white lace ; 2 long black velvet capes, trimmed black fur, lined black silk ; 1 small black velvet cape, trimmed brown fur, lined black silk ; 1 blue silk cape, covered with long black lace ; 1 black silk cape, covered with black chef on; 1 black astraclian muff, lined with black and red wool; a quantity of lady's underclothing, marked " G. A." ; 1 seal skin jacket; 1 do. cape; 1 velvet chefon and jet cape; 1 white opera mantle; 2 thick black winter mantles, trimmed with fur ; 1 black dress ; 2 or 3 white counterpanes ; 1 large white woollen wrap ; 1 large white Indian shawl; 1 dress length; bed linen; 1 black satin sun- shade ; 1 black lace scarf; 1 large hair trunk ; 1 black American cloth do.; 1 silver brooch, child's photograph at back; 1 inlaid brooch ; 1 pair jet bracelets and brooch ; 1 silver bracelet, gold plated, plain broad bands with clasp fasten- ing ; 1 gold ring, set 1 diamond ; 1 lady's gold ring, set square green stone, surrounded with small pearls ; 1 single case gold Geneva watch ; 1 old silver ditto; 1 lady's short gold chain, with gold locket, set small pearls ; 6 yards Indian cashmere; 4 yards white silk with yellow stripe ; a quantity of corset material, various colours ; 1 black diagonal coat and vest— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fair, hair light, clean shaved ; an interpreter ; dress, usually grey suit, white straw hat with black band ; and A FRENCHWOMAN, age about 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., very sunburnt, hair dark, usually dressed in black with black straw hat. 74.— Southampton ( Borough).— 25th ult., by burglary, 1 lady's gold watch, long fine gold cable pattern chain attached ; 1 lady's gold curb pattern chain bracelet with heart attached; 1 black Inverness mackintosh with velvet collar— By A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark; dress, pilot cloth coat and vest, yachting cap. 26th ult., an artist's silver medal about the size of a crown piece, " Colonel Hellerd " thereon. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. 3i KENT. 75. Cranbrook ( County). — 25th ult., a silver English lever watch, No. 94765, in celluloid case, steel chain with 3 keys and metal seal attached. 28th ult., by housebreaking at Goudhurst, 1 plated hot- water kettle ( holds about 3 quarts) with stand and lamp complete, inscription on side," Presented to Alfred Tibbs by friends of St. Anthony's Church, Montserrat"; 1 plated teapot; 1 cruet stand; 4 large plated forks ; 3 small dessert do.; 4 large table spoons ( 2 marked " W. T."); 1 silver butter knife ; 4 nickel- silver spoons marked " B. P. Beneras "; 1 nickel silver curb pattern Albert; 1 gold keeper ring with 3 raised lines, one at each rim and one in centre. Information to Supt. Fowle, Cranbrook. 76.— Maidstone ( Borough).— 20th ult., a silver double case lever watch, white dial, no seconds hand— Supposed by A MAN, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., heavily pock marked, moustache dark brown ; dress, black diagonal suit, black cap, heavy boots. A labourer; is accompanied by a short woman. Information to Chief Constable Mackintosh, Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 77.— Leigh ( County).— Between 17th and 25th ult., 2 large bronze marley horses ; 2 large gilt bronze jugs ; 1 silver egg- cup stand with 6 silver egg cups and spoons ; 1 silver cruet stand with 6 cut glass bottles ; 1 silver butter cooler ; 1 double set of silver dinner and dessert knives and forks ; 1 silver fish knife and fork with ivory handles; 1 set of steel carvers with ivory handles ; 1 gold wedding ring ( worn) ; 1 gold keeper; 1 blue vicuna single- breasted overcoat, whole back, large size, blue velvet collar. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. 33 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1899. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. ' iH.— Salford ( Borough).— 23rd ult., 1 lady's 15 ct. gold ring, set small diamond, with pearl at sides; 1 lady's dress ring, very thin, imitation ruby in centre; 1 lady's gold keyless Geneva watch, gold face, chased back, turning black at bottom of face ; 1 lady's silver chain, 4 strands, connected with a chased band ; 1 gilt cord tassel] spring ring at one end and 2 at the other; 1 Canadian gold brooch, flat front, pearl in centre ; 8 1897 half- crowns. Between 23rd and 24th ult., 1 silver tea spoon, " J. A. C." thereon; 2 electro- plated spoons; 1 black diagonal cloth overcoat, black velvet collar ( new), dark lining with pale blue stripe, bone buttons ; 1 pair boots, size 8, broad toes, worn. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford- NORFOLK. 79.— King ' s Lynn ( Borough).—. 24th ult., a semi- racing bicycle ( 1898), " B. S. A." fittings ex- cept pedals, which are common and nearly new, " A. B." tyres, blister on cover of rear tyre, drop handlebar, " 27" stamped thereon, black tipped cork grips, one end tip missing, hole in neck of frame, brown saddle— By A MAN, age 23 or 24, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion ( slightly sunburnt) sallow, thick bottom lip, hair and small moustache dark; dress, dark jacket suit, brown cloth cap, shoes, one cracked on upper. Information to Chief Constable Payne, King's Lynn. SUFFOLK ( East). 80. — Lowestoft ( County). — 26th ult. at Giselham, a lady's brown leather purse, three compartments, place for cards outside, clasp fastenings, containing a £ o Bank of England note, No. & 20139, dated 10th March, 1899, and visiting cards, " Mr. J. J. Curling, Hamble House, Southampton," thereon— Supposed by A MAN, age 30 to 40, height 5 ft, 7 or 8 in., hair ( bushy on forehead), small moustache ( about a week's growth) and beard dark ; dress, brownish jacket and vest, dark trousers, brown cap. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft, ! SURREY. 81. — Farnham ( County). — 26th ult., a " Royal Fleet Bridge" safety bicycle, Clincher tyres, ramshorn handles, plating worn oft top, American patent rat- trap pedals, ornamental driving wheel, 75 gear, " Lamplough" saddle with round oil can fitting in saddle pin, " Wiltshire " thereon, silver " King of the Road " lamp, pouch with usual outfit. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. 82.— Reigate ( Borough). — 7th ult., two bicycles, one safety, 24- in. frame, Beeston tyres, hind tyre repaired with a piece of Dunlop rubber, rubber of front tyre torn, flat handle bar, corkaline handles, tangent wheels, rubber pedals one of which has been brazed on, mudguard, break, saddle stamped " Metropolitan Machinists Co."; the other, a boy's old safety, recently enamelled black, frame made with small double tubes, 26- in. wheels, direct spokes, old smooth Dunlop tyre on front wheel, round cranks, rubber pedals, flat handle bar, felt handles— by TWO BOYS, 1st, age 13, height about 4 ft. 10 in., rather thick lips and large teeth ; dress, white holland jacket, tweed trousers, cloth cap ; 2nd, age 15, height 5 ft., screws up his face and eyes; dress, light brown tweed suit and cap. Information to Head Constable Metcalfe, Red- 1' ill- SUSSEX ( East). 83.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— 26th inst., a metal cash box about 8 in. by 4 in., black with gold lines, containing £ 114s. ; 1 plain gold bangle, snap fastening, with safety chain ; 1 cable pattern bracelet with jewel heart, snap fastening, safety chain attached; 1 plain gold cable pattern bracelet with 2 charms ( 1 black metal bell, the other a red enamel cherry); 1 fine plain gold bangle, small heart attached set carbuncle, pearls around, snap fastening and safety chain ; 1 plain gold bracelet, pearl buckle, snap fastening with safety chain ; 1 small plain gold horse shoe pin; 1 small imitation pearl necklace with gold heart set two diamonds and ruby ; 1 gold bar brooch with buckle set pearls; 1 gold brooch, hunting horn and fox's head ; 1 oxydised brooch, a bell with " Dinan " thereon ; 1 lady's gold ring, set 1 emerald, 8 or 10 pearls around ; 1 lady's gold gipsy ring, set turquoise; 1 do. dress ring, set corals anil pearls— Supposed by A >• AN, age about 19, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., rather stout build, round fat face, slight dark moustache : wearing white straw hat with black band and short grey jaeket. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. 84.— Hastings Borough).— 15th ult., a six slide brass telescope, larger end 1J in. in diameter, fitted with brass cap, maker's name on first slide ; in brown leather case, which opens in centre ; strap and buckle fastening. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WORCESTERSHIRE. 85.— King's Heath ( County).—' 21st ult., by housebreaking, 2 bicycles, 1st, a youth's, Clincher tyres, 28- in. wheels, straight handle bar, gear 68J, block chain, enamelled black, maker's name on transfer, " New Turner Midland Cycle Co., Dudley," Brampton saddle, tool bag, brake, no mudguards; 2nd, a lady's, " B. S. A." fittings, Dunlop tyres, 1897 pattern," 28- in. front, 26- in. hind wheel, mudguards slightly bent, upturned handle bar, felt handles, enamelled black, maker's name and " The Chase " on transfer, two last letters worn off, Brampton saddle, tool bag, dark blue and yellow cotton dress guard. 28th ult., 2 hand saws, 1 pad saw, 3 hammers, 2 screw drivers, 1 mallet, 1 bevel, 1 pair of com- passes, 1 pair of pincers, 1 plough, 2 spokeshaves, 1 gimlet, 2 bradawls, 3 chisels ( lj- in., 1- in., and J- in.), 1 gouge, 1 brace and bits, 1 spirit level, 1 axe, 1 15- in. steel chisel, 1 12- in. plugging chisel, 1 square, 1 apron, 1 basket; most of the tools marked " J. Murcott." Between 26th and 29th ult., at Moseley, 1 plastering trowel, bend in handle, wood worn ; 1 gauging trowel, two cuts on handle ; 2 brick- layers' trowels ( 1 large and 1 small). Information to Supt. Wasley, King's J « S~ 42- PROPERTY RECOVERED. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 86.— Cheltenham ( County). — Jewellery, Case No. 101, 25th ult., and thieves arrested. si j- i r PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. STAFFORDSHIRE. 87.— Tunstall ( County).— In possession of A MAN arrested 23rd ult. for vagrancy, a lady's silver Geneva watch, chased back, flowered dial, No. 144369 on inner and No. 144370 on outer case ; imitation gold chain, 4 ft. 4 in. in length attached. Information to Supt. Dodd, Tunstall. ANIMALS, & e., STOLEN. KENT. 88.— Gravesend ( Borough).— 7th ult., a dark brown mare donkey, aged, front feet turned in, body closely clipped, tail clipped down to end where brush is left, hair long on legs. Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Gravesend. ANIMALS, & c., RECOVERED. Si' Metropolitan Police District, K Division.— Horse, harness, and van, Case No. 103, 25th ult. ., PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. ESSEX. 90.- Harwich ( County).— 29th ult., drowned off Harwich, the body of A MAN, age 40to 50, length 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, hair dark, slightly bald, moustache light; dress, dark blue serge jacket, light striped trousers, cotton vest, flannelette shirt with pocket on left breast, marked " F. J. M." in red silk on neck ; horse- hair life- belt around body. Information to Inspector Amos, Harwich. J3j2 3 APPREHENSIONS. 91. Metropolitan Police District, C Division. LAURA COOPER, Case No. 2, 23rd July, 1897. 92.— Metropolitan Police District, J Division. — WILLIAM JONES, alias GUBBY, Case No. 2, 19th May last. J3 93.— Metropolitan Police District, T Division.— ALFRED JEWELL, Case No. 4, 25th ult. sasS- cy 94 Kent, Mailing ( County).— THOMAS CHAPMAN, Case No. 22. 25th ult. 95.— Staffordshire, Burslem ( County).— HENRY WILCOX, alias MACHIN. Case No. 38, 25th nit. 96.— Sussex ( East), Battle ( County). — THOMAS WELLINGTON, Case No. 49, 25th ult. J, jr97 97— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Otley ( County).— GEORGE BRANNAN, Case No. 57, 25th ult, 33 J'f 9 LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 98.— D Division.— For obtaining by fraud 9 bicycles ( 5 recovered)— EDGAR ELLIS, age 32, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown, slight impediment in speech ; dress, blue serge suit, " P. & O." cap ; late of Spital Street, Dartford, Kent. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. CUMBERLAND. W.— Cockermouth ( County). — Com- mitted for trial for wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm— PATRICK BURKE, age 23, height 5 ft. 6^ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache light brown, eyes grey, small scar left temple, two scars back of head, " K. B." tattooed inside right forearm ; speaks with Lanca- shire accent. A labourer or cooper ; states he is a native of Gorton, near Manchester. Information to Supt. Graham, Cockermouth HERTFORDSHIRE. 100.— Hertford ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions at Hertford for false pretences— HENRY WALKER, age 39, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion and hair dark, side whiskers and moustache brown, eyes grey, pock- marked ; dress, grey tweed jacket suit, blue spotted tie, check cap, light lace boots. A groom. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Parish, Hertford. 33 i PROPERTY STOLEN. KENT. nil— Folkestone ( Borough).— 30th ult., 1 doz. table forks, 1 doz. dessert forks, j doz. dessert spoons ( all fiddle pattern, some silver, some plated); 1 doz. fish knives and forks, ivory handles; 1 doz. dessert do. ; 1 pair shell pattern salt cellars, stand on 3 claws; 1 pair solid silver fish carvers, in black leather case, red plush or velvet lining ; 1 lady's half hoop opal ring, set 5 opals; 1 silver cream jug on 3 legs, very old fashioned ; 1 gold cable bracelet with true lover's knot. Information to Chief Constable Reeve, Folke- YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 102.— Whitby ( County).— 29th ult,, a lady's silver lever watch, initials " C. L." on back, maker " Backman, Guernsey"; 1 silver chain, set of silver charms and tassel attached ; 1 gold brooch, green stone in centre, set round with red enamel and a row of pearls; 1 gold butterfly brooch, studded with pearls and turquoise ; the lower part of a blue plush oblong box, lined with blue silk, containing several small silver brooches ( 1 shape of a pansy). Information to Supt. Pinkney, Whitby. 6 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1899. PROPERTY RECOVERED HERTFORDSHIRE. 103.— St. Albans ( County).— Property, Case No. 67,11th ult. APPREHENSIONS. 104 — Metropolitan Police District, T Division. — ALEXANDRA MYRTLE HARDING, Case No. 2, 25th ult. 105. — Derbyshire, Wirksworth ( County). — ELLEN or HARRIET ELLEN SMITH, Case No. 14, 25th ult. . MISSING. 106.— 26th ult. — LILY PARISH, age 3, fair, eyes dark brown ; dress, blue frock, grey petti- coat, red stays, blue velvet bonnet, blue socks, button boots. The child was last seen playing in New Charles Street, St. Luke's, about 2 p. m. 26th ult., and it is suspected that she may have been stolen and taken into the provinces for begging purpo3es. The attention of Constabulary Forces is specially requested to tramps and others coming from London who may have a child of the above de- scription with them. Information to Supt. Hammond, Metropolitan Police Station, King's Cross Road, Clerkenwell. 107.— From Plymouth— ISRAEL FREDMAN, a Jew, age 15 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion pale or sallow, hair dark brown ; dress, brown tweed coat and trousers, cap to match, lace boots. May seek employment as an office boy at furniture shops, his father being engaged in the furniture business. The Jewish New Year commences about 5th inst., when it is probable that he will attend Jewish places of worship. A reward of £ 2 will be paid by Mr. Fredman, Plymouth, for such information as will lead to the whereabouts of the above. Information to Chief Constable Sowerby, Plymouth. The apprehension of the undermentioned persons is sought for failing to report under the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Police Force requiring the capture is notified under the name of the person, with the exception of the Metropolitan District, which is shown by the letters C. 0. ( Convict Office). In all cases where a warrant has been granted, notification will follow name of Force desiring capture. In the event of the capture of persons circulated from C. 0. information is to be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Convict Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. The remainder to the Chief Constable of the Police District named. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., and Force Desiring Capture. HEIGHT. COM. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberate*!. LICENCE HOLDERS. THOMAS ANDREWS, alias CHARLES JOYCE. JOHN BRYANT, JOHN ADAMS, and AFFORT. 16116- 91). C. O. PATRICK CALLAGHAN 2225- 99. C. O. PHILIP CATTERMOLE. alias HORATIO JAMES. HENRY SEWARD, HENRY BARNETT, and HENRY JONES, 1621- 99. C. O. JOHN DESBOROUGH. 1278- 99. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. ARCHIBALD DUNCAN, alias JOSEPH DAVIS, 2214- 99. C. O. HENRY ALBERT EVANS, alias HENRY WRIGHT, ALFRED CUMMINGS, and ALBERT DRISCOLL, 2040- 99. C. O. WILLIAM MORAN, alias JOHN BRANS- FORD, 1509- 99. C. O. GEORGE PHILLIPS, alms THOMAS H. DANABY. and THOMAS DIXON, 1588- 98. C. O. Sentenced expired. Warrant, issued. WILLIAM RODGERS, alias WILLIAM ROGERS and WILLIAM TAYLOR. 1765- 99. C. O. JAMES STEVENS, alias GEORGE STEPHENS and ALFRED SPENCER, 2163- 99. C. O. MARY ANN WALSH, alias MARY ANN TAYLOR and BRIDGET WALSH 2166- 99. C. O. GEORGE PATTERSON, alias ALFRED BERT CURRIE, GEORGE SPEERS GEORGE LOCKHART, and GEORGE CHARLTON. 2037- 99. Newcastle ( City). Warrant issued. JAMES WILLIAM JOWETT. 646- 99. Bradford ( City). Warrant issued. SUPERVISEES. JOHN MATT, alius JAMES FOOTMAN. 2316- 98. C. O. WILLIAM HENRY STRINGER, alias WILLIAM SKINNER and WALTER HENRY SMITH. 2389- 98. C. O. WILLIAM TARRANT. 1344- 99. C. O. HENRY ADLAM. 3204- 97. Canterbury ( City). fresh 5 2} 5 5J 5 1J 5 2\ 5 4* 5 7* 5 5£ fresh fresh fresh fresh fresh brn brn brn brn . grey 5 4 J 5 6J fresh swrthy dk brn grey Face pock marked ; scar It cheek, 4 on forehead and several on scalp ; mole It end of rt arm and back of It wrist. Scar rt of head, over rt ear ( large), It of forehead and It shin ; dot each thumb. Scar base It thumb, front rt upper arm, back neck and bridge of nose : mole corner rt eye, below rt nipple, and back of neck. E. MARFL1TT, bust of female, star, head, flag, bust of sailor, and anchor It forearm ; A. W., pierced heart, wreath, I LOVE L. S. M., star, thistle, and bracelet rt forearm ; numerous small scars on face. Two dots on chest; J X, stroke, I LOVE KATE DONOVAN and 2 dots It forearm ( partly obliterated); JIM GIBBONS, cross flags, I LOVE J. WILSON, C. WILSON, and J. HARRIS rt forearm : 2 dots. 1 N L H and stroke back It wrist; 4 dots between It thumb and finger; A D, anchor, wreath, and rope back rt hand. Scar back of head, each side of forehead, back rt hand, front It thigh, and 2 each knee ; EFE back It, cross and dot front It forearm, dot rt forearm. North London Sessions, 4th August, 1896, 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision, and remanet of former sentence for larceny ( person). Liberated on licence, 8th June, 1899. which expires 4th May, 1900. W A M U W 1210. Cork, 20th October, 1896, 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licence revoked. Liberated on second licence, 8th July, 1899, which expires 24th Decem- ber, 1899. C 964. Middlesex Sessions, 20th February, 1888, 10 years penal servitude for larceny. Licence revoked. Liberated on second licence, 5th June, 1899, which expires 18th January. 1900. D I O 395. York, 28th November, 1894, 4 years penal servitude for burglary. Licence revoked. Liberated on second licence, 28th April, 1899. U 498. North London Sessions, 22nd July, 1895, years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for larceny. Licenced revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 24th July, 1899, which expires 21st November, 1899. V 285. blue blue blue grey hazel Two dots, diamond and indistinct mark front, anchor and W back rt forearm, W and 11 indistinct dots back It forearm, 4 dots back It hand and 1 2nd It finger. Mole rt of body, rt armpit, 3 rt cheek, 2 small of back, 1 rt forearm, back of It hand, and 2 It. frm ; 7 scars rt of neck, 1 front of rt wrist, and base of rt thumb. Scar back and each side of neck, tip of nose, front It fore- arm, and 2 It thumb ; red birthmark crown of head ; nose prominent; 2 moles front rt thigh. Nose inclines to rt; scar rt of forehead, centre It eye- brow, between shoulders, and on chest; burn scar on breast, 3rd It finger deformed ; indistinct marks each forearm and It wrist. 3 scars on forehead, 1 bridge of nose, It. of neck, 3 It forearm, and 1 It thumb ; pock marked ; lost front teeth. Scar corner It eye, It shoulder blade, and on back ; rt elbow and It wrist dislocated ; mole back of neck and on chest; dot It forearm and between It thumb and forefinger. Scar corner rt eye, on throat, 1st and 3rd rt and 2nd It fingers ; 2 small moles on back. North London Sessions, 20th May, 1895, 4 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny ( person). Licenced revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 6th July, 1S99. which expires 30th September, 1899. V 185. Middlesex Sessions, 3rd August, 1895, 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for house- breaking. Licenced 22nd May, 1899. V 275. Reading, 6th November, 1894, 4 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for forgery. Liberated on licence 27th May, 1898. S U 135. Central Criminal Court, 18th May, 1896, 4 years penal servitude for receiving. Licenced 19th June, 1899. W 264. Central Criminal Court, 8th September, 1896, 3 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for burglary. Liberated on licence 14th July, 1899, which expires 30th May, 1900. U W 181. Surrey Sessions, 7th November, 1887, 10 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for larceny ( person). Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 13th July, 1899, which expires 13th February, 1902. X H N 174. Newcastle, 9th April, 1897, 4 years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 10th July, 1899. X 102. Leeds, 3rd December, 1S96, 3 years penal servitude for forgery. Licenced 4th March, 1899. W 460. grey brn blue ( blind rt) Scar each elbow, rt cheek, 2 rt and one left of back, 2 above rt eyebrow, and several ( small) rt forearm ; mole rt cheek. Scar front It forearm, front rt wrist, and outside rt eyebrow; 2 moles rt forearm, and one back It shoulder ; small pock marks on bridge and rt of nose ; cupping marks It of chest. Scar It of forehead, rt eyebrow, It eye, left of chest, 2 rt buttock, and 2 rt knee; red mole rt ribs: ruptured It side. Numerous scars small of back ; scar each forearm and 1st and 3rd rt fingers; mole centre back, rt forearm, and It knee; small birthmark outside It thigh ; fish back rt forearm. North London Sessions, 4th May, 1896, 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for larceny ( person). Licenced 8th August, 1898. W 240. Maidstone, 9th April, 1891, 7 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for housebreaking. Licence revoked. Liberated on second licence, 13th August, 1898, which expired 21st January, 1899. K R 765. North London Sessions, 22nd October, 1894, 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for lorceny ( person). Licence revoked. Liberated on second licence, 5th May, 1899, which expired 9th July, 1899. U 551. South London Sessions, 9th July, 1895, 3 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Licenced 28th October, 1897. V 239. Also sentenced at Kent Quarter Sessions, 18th October, 1898, to 9 months hard labour for larceny. LONDON: PRINTED FOR HER MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE BY J. J. KEI. IHER & Co., 22, CHARING CROSS, S. W.; 33, KING WILLIAM STREET, E. C.; AND MARSHALSEA WORKS, S. E.