POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1899. VOL. XVI., No. 1662. REGULATIONS. 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehemion is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question, to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment m ust be given, and the exact conditions must, be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehemion is sought for serious offences, ami engravings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of 15s. per portrait, and of 7s. 6d. per plioto- qraph or slceteh of a stolen article. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed, by the signature of an officer of not, less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Amwuncements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended: or of stolen property bear a number, and, as far as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in. the POLICE CIAZETTE. 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 be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded' so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only ; they must be in the - usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. IB. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. R. ANDERSON, Editer. SPECIAL NOTICE. IDENTIFICATION OF PRISONERS. THE EDITOR requests that Chief Officers of Police, when forwarding for identification by the Metropolitan Police the Photographs and descrip- tive forms of Persons in custody, will please see that the specific offence is stated, e. g. :— Stealing £ 1,000 from bank ; stealing pair of boots from shop door ; stealing bale of silk, van unattended, & c., & c. This may often prove a ready means of recognition, and Judges have recently complained of the absence of such particulars in dealing with previous convictions. INDEX TO SPECIAL NOTICES AND CAUTIONS Which have appeared in the POLICE GAZETTE during the past twelve months. BROWN," PROFESSOR," LA, Hackney Road, Lon- don, N. E. ( P. O., No. 1536, September 16th, 1898). CARVER, alias R. B. HAYDON, J. V. WOODS, G. S. VANNER, G. WINGFIELD, & c., frauds on dressmakers. ( P. G., No. 1518, July 15th, 1898). DASMAIL, A., Box 171, Langdale House, Waltham- stow. ( P. G., No. 1536, September 16th, 1898). DRAPERY FRAUD. ( P. G., No. 1572, January 20th, 1899). ' FRAIN," MADAME," 1 A, Hackney Road, London N. E. ( P. G., No. 1536, September 16th, 1898). ' HAMBURG LOTTERIES. ( P. G., No. 1556, November 25th, 1898). HEWETT, alias TURNER, WHITEHOUSE, and THOMPSON. ( P. G. No. 1592, March 31st, 1899, and No. 1652, October 27th, 1899). HYPOLITE & CO., Trundlev's Road, Deptford. ( P. G. No. 1602, May 5th, 1899). SEAGER, E. H., Rose House, Little Waltham, near Chelmsford. ( P. G., No. 1611, September 29th, 1899). SPANISH SWINDLE. ( P. O., No. 1546, October 21st, 1898, and No. 1620, July 7th, 1899). 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.- Criminal Investigation De- partment.— For obtaining £ 15 by a worthless cheque on the London and County Bank, East- bourne— EDWARD INGLIS BARBER, age 23, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion and moustache light, hair brown, well educated, and of good appearance. Is a good football player ; attends race meetings, and stays at good hotels leaving without paying. A native of Beckenham, Kent. Warrant issued. 2.— E Division. - For larceny — JOHN ARTHUR COMBER, age 24, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion florid, hair brown, eyes hazel, wears eyeglasses; dress, black morning coat and vest, dark trousers, black overcoat, black hard felt hat. A native of Battersea. Warrant issued. 3.— P Division. — For embezzlement— GEORGE WELLERTON, age 311, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, full face, hair and moustache light; dress, black morning coat and vest, grey tweed trousers, dark mixture skull cap, lace boots. A milk carrier. Warrant issued. 4.— p Division.— For larceny— NANCY HALLS, age 40, height 5 ft. 2 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair light, eyes ( sunken) dark; dress, green jacket and skirt, white sailor hat trimmed green cloth. A domestic servant. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 5.— Wokingham { County). — For embezzlement, at Wargrave— WILLIAM TAY- LOR, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache light brown, very high forehead, is fond of singing at concerts, & c. ; dress, when last seen, grey ( double breasted jacket) suit, black hard hat, brown boots. A baker ; native of Reading. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. BUGKINGHAMSHIRE. 6.— Aylesbury ( County)— For stealing, 11th lilt., a " Popular" bicycle, makers New lieeston, Coventry, rather high build, large cork handles, pitch chain, Warwick tyre back, Beeston front, 28 in. wheel, 60 gear, lamp, bell, and tool bag, and brown luggage canvas bag— ARTHUR JACKSON, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, hair and heavy moustache brown, eyes grey ; dress, black jacket and vest, light grey plaid trousers, grey cap, bow tie. Has been employed at cycle works at Coventry, Oxford, and Bicester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pitson, Aylesbury. CHESHIRE. 7.— Oakmere ( County).— For rape, at Over, 21st ult.— JOHN GALLEY, age 27, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, broad shoulders, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey ; dress, dark short round jacket, dark trousers, black peak cap, usually wears clogs. A native of Over, Cheshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Nield, Oakmere, near Northwich. J* 8.— Runcorn County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences and stealing a silver- mounted pipe, 14th ult.— — FRASER, age about 50, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair ( partly bald on top), sandy, turning grey, long thin moustache light, strong Scotch accent; dress, pepper and salt coloured tweed suit, cardigan jacket, black tie, black hard felt hat. He represented himself as captain of a steamer lying at Runcorn Docks, and left the following morning, stating he was going to the station to meet his wife and family. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearson, Runcorn. DORSETSHIRE. 9.- Dorchester [ County).— For stealing, 5th ult., 10 sheep recovered) — FREDERICK H. THOMAS, alias COGANS, age about 25, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, freckled face, hair and moustache light sandy, may have recent cut narks back of head, slouching gait; dress, blue serge suit, grey skull cap. A drover ; native of Bristol. Supposed to have served in the Life Guards and may have discharge papers in his possession. Absconded 7th ult. May be found in company of low horse dealers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Burden, Dorchester. // ESSEX. 10.— Chelmsford ( County).— For stealing a bull and 16 heifers at West Hanningfield, 16th ult.— JOSEPH FLACK, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark, eyes small; dress, brown overcoat, dark trousers, brown soft felt hat. Stated he came from Stevenage, Herts. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. 11.— Colchester County).— For obtaining goods by false pretences at Walton- on- Naze, 6th August last— WALTER WERE, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache black, eyes dark brown : dress, usually in a small check suit, of smart appearance. A retired Army captain. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Creasy, Thorpe - le- Soken. 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1899. 12.— MaIdon County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 25th ult.— TWO MEN, 1st, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, small dark moustache, wearing black morning coat, black and red scarf, hard felt hat; 2nd, age about 32, height about 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion fair, hair light brown, moustache ( thick) light; dress, grey coat, light check trousers, light cap, lace boots. They take lodgings on the repre- sentation that they have obtained several weeks1 work in the neighbourhood. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Waterman, Maldon. FLINTSHIRE. 13.— Holywell! County).— For stealing a bi- cycle, 4th October last WOOD, alias HARRIS, age 33, height 5 ft. 10J in., complexion swarthy, hair brown, prominent cheek bones, impediment in speech, throws his head back and drops his jaw when speaking, American accent; dress, dark mixture jacket and vest, drab riding breeches, dark brown leather leggings, brown boots( blacked). See Case No. 13, 27th October. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hughes, Holywell. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 14.— Swansea ' Borough).— For forging and uttering a request for payment of money and a receipt for money, the property of the Postmaster General, in May last— ALFRED HARVEY, age about 28, height about 5 ft. 10 in., stout build, complexion fair, slight light moustache ; dress, when last seen in June last, dark suit, bowler hat, brown shoes. Is a deserter from the Grenadier Guards. Stated he was a native of Vauxhall, London. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Colquhoun, Swansea. HAMPSHIRE. V'.— Gosport ( County).— For obtaining by false pretences at Alverstoke, 3rd ult., a cart ( recovered)— H. MARTIN ( supposed false), age 28 to 30, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion dark, hair brown ; dress, pepper and salt coloured suit, and cap to match ; and A MAN, age 25 to 28, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion and hair ( curly) dark, nose crooked and inclines to right, cut mark left side of upper lip, short neck, leans forward when walking ; dress, blue serge suit, long cream colour overcoat, black hard felt hat ; had the appearance of horse dealers. Stated they were farmers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Silver, Gosport It'.- Portsmouth { Borough).— For stealing from his lodgings, a silver open- face lever watch, " R. Pengelly " scratched 011 inside of case ; an Anglo- American metal keyless watch, minute hand missing ; 1 pair heavy gold folders, pebble glasses, one loop broken off ; 1 fancy vest, green shade with small light blue spots, lined scarlet flannel, maker " Pile," Park Street, Camden Town, London— ARTHUR EDWARDS, age 22 to 24, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair ( short) brown, clean shaved, eyes sunken; dress, black coat, brown woollen jersey with turn- down collar, dark trousers, grey shirt, light tie, cycle stockings, red neckerchief, dark tweed cap, brown shoes. Had in his possession ( supposed stolen) a new safety bicycle, " Haddon " on head, black enamelled, usual parts plated, old lamp. Stated he was going to join the Navy as an engine- room artificer. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 17 — Southampton { Borough).— For steal- ing a purse containing £ 6— FRANK EBURN, age 22, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache light brown, eyes ( supposed) grey ; dress, when last seen, black cloth coat and vest, blue cloth trousers, light tie, hard felt hat. A painter and paperhanger, native of Southamp- ton. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. HERTFORDSHIRE. IS— Hatfield ( County).— For being con- cerned with a man in custody charged with having housebreaking implements in his posses- sion— CHARLES alias CAPTAIN FRENCH, age about 60, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion florid, hair ( turning grey) dark, whiskers ( bushy and trimmed to a point) iron grey, broad northern accent, addicted to drink, appearance of a mariner. Stated he was a naval pensioner and had been employed by large shipping companies. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Reynolds, Hatfield, or Inspector Hassell, St. Albans." 19.— Watford ( County).— For stealing, 9th ult., a " Swift" racer bicycle, dropped handle bars, newly enamelled and plated, 25- inch frame, for- ward seat pin, Brooks's saddle, B. S. A., rat- trap pedals with toe- clips, 28- inch back and 30- inch front wheel, 1898 Dunlop- Welch tyre on back wheel, Palmerpatterntyre on front wheel, tortoise- shell handles rather pointed, 71- gear, no tool bag, lamp, or bell; and a " Brixton " bicycle, 30- inch front wheel, 28- inch back wheel, 24- inch frame, old Dunlop tyres, top bar sloping, transfer on head, back tyre has been recovered with basket pattern rubber, rat- trap pedals, drop handle bars, enamelled black, no brake, mud- guards, lamp, or tool bag, " D " back stays and fork, oval front forks, old pattern machine— HENRY PRITARD, age about 25, height 5 ft. 9 in., very slight build, complexion sallow, sunken cheeks, hair light brown, clean shaved, German accent; dress, light mixture suit, light brown peak cap, wears a large steel chain ; of good appearance TIBBLES, age 25, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion, hair, and slight moustache dark, rather full face, German accent; dress, black suit, brown golf cap, wears large gold Albert. Warrant issued. 20.— Watford ( County)— For deserting his wife and children, 21st September last, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Watford Union— JOHN HUDDLE, age 26, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue. A post office clerk ; native of Wat- ford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wood, Watford. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 21.— St. Neots ( County).— For stealing, 7th ult., a bicycle ( recovered) — A MAN, age 24, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light brown, scar about an inch long left of forehead, Yorkshire accent; dress, blue twill jacket, lined large check, dark brown corduroy vest, greenish colour trousers, grey cap. Gave the names of WILSON and RAY, and stated he was going to Doncaster. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Freestone, St. Neots. KENT. 22.— Chatham ( County).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the common fund of the Strood Union— JAMES JOBSON, age 44, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown, moustache ginger, eyes brown, left ear larger than right, tattooed on breast ; dress, black cloth suit, white tie, hard hat, light lace boots. A labourer ; may be found working on trams or omnibuses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham, 23. — Canterbury ( City).— For stealing from his lodgings, 19th ult., a pair of solid gold links, chased, in a plush lined leather case; 1 solid gold scarf pin, horseshoe with whip; 1 silver Albert; 1 leather do. with bit in centre— A MAN, who gave the name of " Haddon," age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, sore on lower lip left side; dress, dark jacket and trousers, fancy blue vest with white figuring, dark brown mix- ture sweater, cloth cap, tan cycling shoes. Stated he was an electrical engineer. Had in his possession a nearly new bicycle, drop handle bars, with pump, made by the Haddon Cycle Company, Limited. Supposed identical with man case No. 15, 24th ult. 24.— Canterbury ( City).— For forgery— HARRY ANDERSON, age 24, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, mole calf left leg. A groom ; native of Ware, Hert- fordshire. Has served in the 1st West Riding Regiment. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farmery, Canterbury. LANCASHIRE. 25.— Old Trafford County).— For stealing at Moss Side, a lady's fawn coloured jacket, velvet collar, cloth applique round bottom, 2 small pockets on right side, 1 on left, large smoked pearl buttons ; 1 brown fur necklet, 4 tails, spring fastening; 1 lady's gloria silk umbrella, straight grey horn handle with gold mounting, stamped 18 ct.; 1 pair lady's lace boots ( box kid), lined1 grey flannel; 1 brown stuff dress; 1 blue and white print dress ( new); 1 large green plaid woollen shawl with white stripe ; 1 brown felt skirt, yellow lining, scalloped around the bottom ;: 1 pair low shoes ; 1 pair women's boots ; 1 small shoulder shawl— A WOMAN, age 42, slight build, complexion rather sallow, hair dark brown, short sighted, wears glasses ; dress, blue skirt, blue and black blouse, black jacket, black straw hat. May be wearing some of the stolen articles. A domestic servant. She obtains situations through, registry offices and homes connected with religious bodies. Information to Supt. Bent, Old Trafford 26.— Rochdale ( County). — For embezz- ling £ 93 9s.— JOHN SCHOFIELD, age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, moustache brown ( inclined to sandy), bad teeth, walks briskly, slight rolling gait, of good address. A grocer's and corn miller's traveller ; native of Chadderton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McQueen, Rochdale. 27.— Wigan ( County).— Escaped from custody- charged with assault 011 police, 18th ult.— JAMES DURKIN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., rather stout build, complexion, slight moustache, and eyes ( cast in both) dark, slightly round- shouldered ; may be wearing dark suit. A coal mine labourer. Supposed a native of Leitrim, or Tubbercurry, Sligo. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brassington, Wigan. 28.— Bolton ( Borough).— For attempting to carnally know a girl— WILLIAM SCHOFIELD,. age 36, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes grey, deeply pock- marked. A corder; native of Bolton. Pre- viously employed at Preston and Bamber Bridge. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holgate, Bolton. 29.— Rochdale ( Borough).— For larceny— HENRY SANDERSON ( supposed false), age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, dissipated appearance; wearing dark clothes, white linen jacket, old boots. 30.— Rochdale ( Borough). - For larceny— MARY SEXTON, age 50, height 5 ft. 2 in., com- plexion sallow, thin face, hair black, eyes brown, two small fleshy lumps over left eye; dress, black skirt, dark shawl, old boots. A native of Rochdale. Information to Chief Constable Barry, Roch- dale. I LEICESTERSHIRE. 31. — Loughborough ( County). — For housebreaking, 2nd ult., and stealing 1 lady's 18 ct. gold lever watch, No. 60145, crystal glass, gold dial, engraved back ; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold Albert ( double chain), with gold locket ( oval shape) and tassel attached; 1 black rough serge frock coat, covered buttons, usual pockets; 1 black and white check cap ( new), " Golf Cap " stamped inside; 1 white calico night shirt; 1 pair chocolate coloured kid gloves, fur lined;. 1 maroon coloured leather purse; a lady's- umbrella, cherrywood handle with 2 silver bands round handle ; 1 large pocket knife, buckhorn handle, with 3 blades ( 1 silver and 2 steel), small silver plate on handle, " Richard Bayldon, 1836," thereon — GEORGE WILKINSON, alias PER- KINS ( supposed false), age about 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache dark brown ; dress, black jacket and vest, cotton cord trousers, blue muffler, black hard hat, heavy nailed boots. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Smith, Loughborough. NORFOLK. 32.- Thetford ( County).— For non- pay- ment of maintenance arrears— GEORGE FOX, age 37, height 5 ft. 8* in. complexion swarthy, thin pale face, hair and moustache black, eyes grey, mole right cheek, deep scars left wrist, two men boxing tattooed on chest. A labourer; native of Elveden, Suffolk. May seek employ- ment at gas or on corporation works. Has served in the 1st Suffolk Regiment. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wright, East Harling, or Inspector Simpson, Thetford. 33.— Kings Lynn ( Borough).— For stealing £ 290— ARTHUR BOULTER, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and small mous- tache light brown, eyes blue ; dress, brown tweed suit, dark cloth overcoat with yellowish plaid lining, red tie, black hard felt hat, brown boots. A brewer's clerk ; native of Norwich. Absconded 18th inst., accompanied by A WOMAN, age 21. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Payne, Kings Lynn. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1899. 3 PORTRAIT OF A PERSON WANTED. CITY OF LONDON. 34.— For embezzlement— FRANK R. HEAD, age 28, height 5 ft. S in., hair ( wavy) and mous- tache reddish, jerky walk ; wearing black morning coat, double- breasted fancy vest, white spots, black rough cloth overcoat, black hard felt hat. Had with him a brown Gladstone bag, " F. R. H." thereon, containing a blue serge suit and brown rug. A clerk ; late of Willesden Park. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. G. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 35. — Wellingborough { County). — For embezzling 23s., at Higham Ferrers, during October— EDWARD SAIT, age 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair brown, full beard and moustache sandy ( turning grey), round shoulders, carries his head forward ; dress, brown plaid cloth jacket, black cloth vest, dark coloured cord trousers, brown and grey cap, heavy nailed boots. A labourer or milkman; supposed a native of Guildford. Warrant issued. 36. — Wellingborough { County). — For stealing, 10th ult., an old three- quarter brown cloth overcoat, black buttons; 1 black serge jacket; 1 hand lamp, 3 squares of glass with sliding reflecting lights ( red, green and white); 2 engineers' hammers, double face, one end larger than other, 4 centre dots on side of head, weight about li lb. ; 1 cold steel chisel; 1 steel flat ( fitter's) " drift— ARTHUR CHARLTON, age 26, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion, hair, and slight moustache dark, long thin face, bone pro- jecting over left eye; dress ( supposed), stolen coats, moleskin trousers ( greasy), black cloth peak cap with raised crown. An engine cleaner; native of Wellingborough. Has served in the Army and may endeavour to re- enlist. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Alexander, Welling- borough. PEMBROKESHIRE. 37.— Haverfordwest Castle { County). — On commitment warrant for assault— WILLIAM MORGAN, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 iu., com- plexion fair, hair dark. A pugilist; native of Swansea. Information to the Chief Constable, Haverford- west Castle. RUTLANDSHIRE. 38 — Oakham ( County).— For stealing, 11th ult., a dark brown rough cloth overcoat, usual pockets with flaps, brown striped lining, 3 or 4 buttons missing — CHARLES SMITH, age about 55. height about 5 ft. 7 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair turning grey, whiskers and moustache about 3 weeks growth ; dress, light brown dust coat, brown cloth vest, brown cord trousers, white muffler, brown hard felt hat, rather high crown, lace boots, may be wearing the stolen coat. A drover; attends markets and fairs, frequents common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. • Vy Oakham { County).— For stealing 6 shirts ( recovered), WILLIAM JENKINS, age 35, height 5 ft. '. t in., hair dark brown, slight moustache, two moles left side of face, hands and arms tattooed ; dress, dark blue jacket and vest, light cord trousers, peak cap, odd lace boots. tramping umbrella repairer ; frequents common lodging- houses. Stated he belonged to the 2nd Class Army Reserve. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Keep, Rutland. ^ rr SHROPSHIRE. 40.— Church Stretton { County).— For assault — FRED STANSFIELD, age 39, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair, small side whiskers, and moustache brown, short sighted and wears glasses. A photographer's canvasser. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Barnett, Church Stretton. 41.— Oswestry { County).— For obtaining money by false pretences, 16th ult.— F. WARD, alias TAIT, WILLIAMS, H. ALFRED JONES, and R. CORLESS, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache ( in- clined to sandy) light brown ; dress, brown tweed Norfolk suit, with mixture of green, soft quilted hat of same material, brown leather leggings and boots, carried a brown leather bag. He repre- sented himself as an advertising agent for Kelly's Directory, and gave receipts signed " The National Publishing Company, Limited, Cecil Chambers, Fleet Street, London." Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lewis, Oswestry. yij-. SOMERSETSHIRE. 42.— Bath { City).— For obtaining food by false pretences— HARRY MITCHELL, age about 17, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion fair, long face, hair ginger ; dress, dark grey suit, seaman's cap, shoes. Stated he was a steward's assistant. Absconded 25th ult. Warrant issued. ii.— Bath { City).— For obtaining £ 8 19s. 6d., 19th ult., by a fictitious cheque on the London and Northern Bank, Ltd., Cheapside, E. C.— SEPTIMUS BRIGHT, age 38 to 40, height about 5 ft. 10 in., well built, full face, hair and heavy moustache dark brown, wears glasses ; dress, black frock coat suit, silk hat, brown boots. He represented himself to be a London Doctor, stayed at a first- class hotel, tendered a worthless cheque in payment of account, and received the balance. Accompanied by his WIFE, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build ; wearing grey clothing. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Colonel Gwyn, Chief Constable, Bath. _ 44— Bridgwater { Borough).— For stealing, 7th ult., a neaiTy new double- breasted black rough overcoat, black lining, black bone buttons ; a black diagonal jacket and vest ( worn), 1 pair new black rib trousers, and 2 pairs boots— LAWRENCE ALBERT HOOPER, age 24, height 5 ft, 3 in., complexion fair, deeply pockmarked, hair light brown, slight moustache light, youthful appear- ance ; dress, grey morning coat and vest, dark blue stripe trousers, black cloth cap, or bowler hat. Photograph may be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Barnett, Bridg- water. STAFFORDSHIRE. 45.— Burslem { County).— For embezzling £ 9— THOMAS WHEELAN, age 35, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, rather heavy moustache, wears spectacles; dress, light grey dust coat, blue suit, soft black hat, button boots. A clerk. Warrant issued. 46 — Burslem { County).— For stealing from lodgings at Burslem, on 23rd ult,— Expiree THOMAS HEXTALL, alias CHARLES WRIGHT and ANTHONY SMITH, Office No. 1107- 96, age 37, height 5 ft. 7J in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, curly ( turning grey), eyes grey, anchor on right forearm, blue mark under left eye, coal mark back of right hand. A miner or photographer, supposed native of Witherley, near Atherstone. Is of very stylish appearance, and frequents first- class hotels; dressed in very long fawn- coloured overcoat, dark brown plaid sac jacket suit, striped tie, carried bamboo cane. Sentenced at Boston Sessions 27th June, 1892, to 5 years penal servitude for stealing a gelding with bridle, saddle, etc. Liberated 13th April, 1896. S. 264. Warrant issued. f Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 47.— Newcastle - under - Lyme { Borough).— For stealing, 30th October, a pair of lace boots, size 7, wit h toe caps ( nearly new), and a black and white small check silk handkerchief— WILLIAM GREEN, alias CLIFFORD, age 14J, height 4 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey; dress, light tweed jacket and trousers, lace hoots. A native of Oldham. Pre- viously charged at Ormskirk, Lancaster, and Douglas, Isle of Man, with similar offences. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Stirling, New- castle- under- Lyme. " SUFFOLK. 18.— Ipswich { Borough).— For non- appear- ance to a summons for embezzlement— JAMES EVANS, age 20, height 5 ft. 5| in., weight about 9 stones, complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown ; dress, usually brown mixture suit and cloth cap. Has been employed as an omnibus conductor, native of Ely. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Colonel Russell, Chief Constable, Ipswich. SUFFOLK ( West). £ 1 REWARD. 49.— Bury St. Edmunds ( County).— For deserting his children about 1st August last, leaving them chargeable to the Bury St. Edmunds Incorporation— ROBERT ARBON, age 46, height about 5 ft. ' 9 in., complexion swarthy, hair dark, beard and moustache black, rather thick lips, deformed nose. Usually travels with threshing machines. Warrant issued. The above Reward will be paid by the Bury St. Edmunds Incorporation to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of ARBON. Information to Deputy- Chief Constable Clarke, Bury St. Edmunds. SURREY. 50. — Farnham ( County).— For deserting their three children, leaving them chargeable to the common fund of the Farnham Union, 19th ult.— HENRY ANDERSON, age 39, height 5 ft, 6 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, mous- tache and whiskers light brown, crossed flags tattooed inside one arm, small marks on hand ; dress, blue jacket, brown vest and trousers, light cap. A native of Aberdeen. — ELIZABETH ANDERSON, age 37, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair brown, eyes hazel ; dress, black jacket, blue dress, white straw sailor hat. A native of Sherborne. Both on tramp. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Simmonds, Farnham. SUSSEX ( East). .11.— Uckfield { County).— For obtaining 34 bullocks by false pretences at Cross in Hand Fair, 20th ult.— FREDERICK HERBERT GOUGH, age about 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion rather sallow, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, stubby moustache, whiskers about 2 weeks' growth, eyes ( dull) dark ; dress ( supposed) covert coat, pepper and salt coloured breeches, brown gaiters, fine corduroy cap, brown boots ( nearly new). A cattle dealer. Warrant issued. 52.— Uckfield County).— For embezzling 3s. lOJd., 3rd ult.— COLIN LEIGHTON, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., rather stout build, com 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1899. plexion fair, hair and eyes brown, moustache ginger, part of one little finger missing; dress, grey serge suit, black hard felt hat. A grocer's manager Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Criddle, Uckfield. 53.— Brighton { Borough).— For obtaining £ 9 15s. Oil. by a fictitious cheque, 11th ult.— H. JOHNSTONE ( supposed false), age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, complexion fair, wearing light clothes. WILKINS ( supposed false), age about 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion fair, slight light moustache ; wearing a buff colour covert coat and dark cap. Had the appearance of horse- dealers. May have in their possession 4 cheque forms on the London City and Midland Bank. Limited, Brighton Branch, No. s A49018, 49020, 49024, and 49025. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brigh- ton. 54.—- Eastbourne { Borough)— For stealing, 9th October, a bicycle ( recovered)— W. H. AUS- TIN, age about 45, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark, long eyebrows, broad features; dress, when last seen, in a drab cycling suit. A cycle company's traveller; supposed a native of Worcester. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East bourne. 55.— Hastings { Borough).— For stealing a " Humber" bicycle, flat handle bars, rather rusty, roller chain, 24 in. frame, 66 gear, Dunlop tyres, Brooks's saddle ( black), rubber pedals, tool bag attached— CHARLES WATNEY, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion, hair, and mous- tache dark ; dress, blue suit. Warrant issued. ^ 56.— Hastings { Borough).— For stealing a gold cable pattern chain bracelet, spring fastening; 1 narrow plain gold bracelet, with bevel lines across ( clasp missing); 1 gold Greek cross, chased, Greek letter thereon— MAUD BERESFORD, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft., complexion pale ; dress, light grey three- quarter jacket, black or dark blue dress, black straw hat with white band. Supposed a native of London. Left 18th ult., accom- panied by her 3 daughters, ages 18,13, and 11 respectively. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. // tyo 57.— Hove { Borough).— For neglecting to maintain his family, leaving them chargeable to the common fund of the Steyning Union— HENRY STANGER, alios STOREY, age 29, height 6 ft., slight build, complexion pale, large nose, hair light brown, moustache light, eyes blue; dress, old grey jacket and vest, cord trousers, cloth cap. A labourer, native of Haywards Heath. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, WARWICKSHIRE. 58.— Aston Manor (' County).— For larceny ( bailee)— ARTHUR GARDENER, age 18, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, slightly lame right leg; dress, brown jacket worn at elbows, blue vest and trousers. A native of Bir- mingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walker, Aston Manor. a9.— Birmingham ( City).— For embezzl- ing £ 1 Is., 1st ult.— WILLIAM TREMBATH, age about 22, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., thin features, complexion fair, hair light brown, slight light moustache, long nose ; dress, usually dark blue frock coat suit, of smart appearance. A tailor's window dresser. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Rafter, Birming- WILTSHIRE. 60.— Swindon { County).— For obtaining, by false pretences, a camera and accessories — MARTIN, alias MAX ROSS, age 46, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes hazel, rather near- sighted and sometimes wears glasses ; dress, long frock coat and vest, 2 pairs trousers ( 1 black, 1 light), long dark overcoat. A French- man ; late residing at Rodbourne. Is an amateur photographer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. PERSON IN CUSTODY. HAMPSHIRE. 61 Southampton ( Borough)— Remanded till 6th inst. for larceny ( lodgings)— HORATIO JOHN WILSON, age 39, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) and moustache brown, turning grey, eyes hazel, peculiar shaped head, small scar on scalp, mole right side of chest and left of neck, indistinct tattoo marks right arm, several indistinct pipes left wrist; dress, black overcoat with velvet collar, silk facings, blue serge trousers, blue and green tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A native of Leeds. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. PROPERTY STOLEN. BERKSHIRE. 62 — Wokingham { County).— 25th ult., at Wokingham and Bracknell, 30 pyramid balls, 3 sets billiard do., 10 red and 1 blue pool balls— Supposed by TWO MEN, 1st, age 25, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, rather blotched, hair dark brown, eyes ( full) blue ; wearing dark coat and vest, long light overcoat, black hard hat, black and coloured tie, square- toed boots. 2nd, age 28, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache light brown ; dress, light jacket and vest, trousers rather darker, grey tweed cap, carried a brown leather bag. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham 63. - Reading { Borough). — 18th ult., ' a Road Racer " safety bicycle, 26 in. frame, 34 in. pitch sprocket wheel, 28 in. wheels, double hollow rims, tangent spokes, 1} in. Gormully & Jeffrey tyres, rat trap pedals, Rudge- Whitwortk handle bars, cork handles, celluloid mud guards ( back one broken), transfer on head " Kensington Cycle Co., Kensington Road, London"— By A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion sallow, hair light brown, clean shaved, of theatrical appearance; dress, grey mixture tweed lounge suit, and black soft felt hat. Information to Captain Henderson, Chief Con- stable, Reading. 64.— Windsor { Borough).— 20th ult., a pair of black opera glasses ( nearly new) ; 1 hollow ground razor, black handle, " Clayton " scratched thereon; 1 old- fashioned gold watch, maker Savory, Cornhill, gold long link chain attached; 1 large silver keyless watch, engine turned case, large plain circle with crest ( a Talbot) engraved in centre. Information to Head Constable Carter, Windsor. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 65.— Slough { County).— 27th ult., at Stoke Poges, a blue Melton- cloth overcoat; 1 drab covert coat with velvet collar; 2 black cloth jackets ( one new); one brown cloth ditto ; 1 small gold horseshoe pin ; 1 small pin, glass setting; 1 tobacco pouch with silver plate; 2 silver mounted briar pipes. 66. — Slough { County). — 20th ult., by housebreaking, 1 lady's gold watch, gold dial, black figures, chased back, " Eames" inside ; 1 gold brooch, 4 small horseshoes, set pearls; 1 small gold wasp brooch ; 1 gold mourning ring, dark hail' with " James " in gold letters over; 1 do., with dark hair ; 1 gold ring, set garnets ; 1 plain gold buckle ring ; 1 plain gold ring, " E. W." thereon— Supposed by A MAN, age about 23, height about 5 ft. 9 in., thin face, slight dark moustache ; dress, dark suit, hard felt hat. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Sutton, Slough. DORSETSHIRE. 67.— Shaftesbury { County). — Between 19th and 24th ult., from a church, 1 silver plate, " I. H. S." in monogram thereon, ornamental circle in centre; 1 silver wine cup, similar mono- gram ; and 2 cut- glass water jugs, silver handles and mounts. Information to Inspector Dennett, Shaftesbury. ESSEX. 68— Colchester ( Borough).— 22nd ult., 2 silver vinaigrettes; 1 lady's small gold hunter watch; 1 necklace, composed of crescents and small stars in blue, red, and green enamel ; 1 silver hunter watch, engine- turned case," C. W. M." engraved in centre ; 1 old - fashion silver - face watch ; 1 gold Albert, long links, with pendant, set red and green stones; I Indian filigree silver bracelet, diamond shape; 8 ladies' rings ( 1 4 diamonds and 3 garnets, 1 pearls in centre, 1 contains hair, 1 pearls anil turquoise, 3 chased keepers, 1 3 corals) ; 1 gold brooch, knot shape, set paste diamonds ; several silver buckles ; 1 gold bar brooch, turquoise spray ; 1 oval- shape silver locket; 1 oxidised chatelaine scent bottle; 1 bloodstone ring; 1 diamond do. Information to Chief Constable Coombs, Colchester. HAMPSHIRE. 69.— Aldershot { County).— 27th ult., a " Royal Riley " pneumatic safety bicycle, straight handle bars, grey felt grips ( fluted), white horn at ends, very high frame, painted dark, black metal gear case, No. 47561, 26 in. wheels, Palmer tyres, 8- in. cranks, rubber pedals, usual parts plated. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot 70.— Bournemouth ( County).— 21st. ult., 1 round gold filigree Maltese brooch ; 1 small gold bar brooch, horseshoe on front; 1 gold bracelet, 1 bar and 3 links alternately; 1 gold flexible necklet, locket attached, photograph of gentleman one side and hair the other ; 1 gold bangle, with gold pig and tortoise attached ; 1 gold bangle with horseshoe attached; 1 gold brooch, set with yellow stone. " E. A." at back; 4 pairs of gold sleeve links, chased, 1 broken i 3 small gold studs, chased ; 3 ladies' gold rings ( 1 thick, with knot in centre ; 1 set with rubies, hair in centre ; 1 old fashioned, 2 rows of hair round, and hair in centre shape of a tree, initials " E. A.")— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 60, height 5 ft. 10 in., hair, beard, and moustache nearly white ; wearing dark overcoat, black hard felt hat, square tOp. Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. 71.— Portsmouth { Borough).— 20th ult., a pneumatic bicycle, " Special" transfer on head and front of frame, Warwick tyres, plated handle bars, slightly upturned, white enamel handles with black tips, rat trap pedals, plated lamp and Warwick pump attached. 21st ult., a pneumatic bicycle, " The Winner," " No. 1913 " on bottom bracket and crank chain, enamelled black, usual parts plated, drop handle bar, cork handles, bound with leather, celluloid tips, cyclometer and gas lamp attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. HERTFORDSHIRE. 72.— St. Albans [ City).— 26th ult., a silver Geneva watch, No. 13470 or 30079, gold hands; 1 gold brooch about in. long, J in. wide, horse- shoe of pearls in centre; 1 do., cross keys pattern, heart and ivy leaf in centre; 1 gold safety pin, twisted pattern. Information to the Head Constable, St. Albans. KENT. 73. - Maidstone ( Borough). — 28th ult., from officers' quarters, a gold seal with coat of arms; 1 gold ring, set black enamel, diamond shape; 2 silver pencil cases; 1 silver ring, 1 threepenny and 1 sixpenny piece thereon ; 1 gold safety pin; 1 leather cigarette case; 1 small leather case, containing 2 silver pins, 1 black handle razor (" Horn & Co., Bombay," thereon). Information to Chief Constable Mackintosh, Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 74.— Wigan ( County).— 22nd ult., by bur- glary at Pemberton, 10 silver watches ( 4 lever, Nos. 87678, 1822, 56626, 33911; stock Nos. 37, 399, 892,1178, and private marks H/ HH/ Y, HSY/ HE/- H/ N/ X, and A/ HS/ YH/ HA/ Y respectively); 4 Geneva ( Nos. 21513, 657, 39, 32 ; stock Nos. 191, 639, 1023, 1937, and private marks HWY, M/ Y, Y/-, and H/ W/ X/ M/ Y respectively); 1 Waltham lever, No. 30408, stock No. 1222, private mark HWY/ O/-; 1 Boston lever, No. 73186, stock No. 2224, private mark H/ A/ Y/ S/ I. The stock Nos. and private marks are on inside of outer cases. Information to Supt. Brassington, County Police Office, Wigan. LEICESTERSHIRE. 75 — Leicester ( Borough).— 13th ult., a " Pytheon" bicycle, free wheel, full roadster, black enamelled, gold lined, Bluemell's mud- guards, C C clutch, B K rim, brake on front wheel, 27- in. frame, 9- in. head, large gear case, lamp, pump, and bell— By' A MAN, age about 21, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fair ; wearing light covert coat and grey cap. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 5 23rd inst., a pneumatic safety bicycle, " Parr's No. 2," black enamelled, " No. 1913 " stamped on front and back hub, gear case, Parr's round cranks, B 91 saddle, flat top handle- bar, cork handles with black tips, brush brake, direct spokes, solid rims, Baby bell, Jupiter lamp— By A MAN, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, clean shaved; dress, dark suit, black and white check cap. Information to Chief Constable Lumley, Leicester. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 76.— Northampton { Borough).— 23rd ult., a lady's small gold watch, worn, gold coloured dial, black figures and hands, fancy back, new metal ring, large size, and a lady's long gold neck chain, small round double link pattern, small gold cross attached— By A MAN, age about 22, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion rather pale, hair dark, clean shaved, wart or pimple under bottom lip ; wear- ing brown jacket, fancy brown and red spotted vest, dark brown sweater, knot tie with pin ( imitation walking stick), brown cycling shoes. He took lodgings, stating his name was MacDougall, and had worked at an electrical firm in Victoria Street, London. Had with him a bicycle and a mouth organ. 24th ult., a pneumatic safety bicycle, 28 in. wheels, Dunlop tyres, tangent spokes, rat- trap pedals, 23 in. frame, half drop handle bar, felt handles, D shape back forks and stays, disc adjust- ing hubs, 25 tooth fancy chain wheel, Brampton's eliain, 1 in. pitch, " Robinson Bros., Gold Street, Northampton, Special No. 2" on plate at head, Lucas Courier lamp, and bell attached— By A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion dark ; wearing, dark clothes, stand- up collar, hard felt hat. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, Northampton. SUSSEX ( East). 77. — Brighton { Borough). — 12th ult., from a lady's dressing bag, 4 glass bottles, silver tops, monogram " S. J. W." thereon; 1 small ivory brush, " S. J. W." thereon ; 1 tortoise- shell brush ; 1 heart- shaped silver cased clock ; 2 silver heart- shaped frames, midget size photographs therein ; 1 cabinet size silver frame, containing a photograph of a gentleman in uniform ; 1 green cabinet frame, containing a photograph of a lady ; 1 black miniature frame, with photograph of a lady ; 1 half hoop ring, set 5 pearls, small diamonds between ; 1 do., set 5 rubies ; 1 do. set double row of diamonds; 1 large gold fox head scarf pin ; 1 paste buckle brooch ; 1 old- fashioned oval gold brooch, with pearls around, " R. W." engraved at back ; 1 round paste brooch, blue stone in centre ; 1 do.; 1 paste bow brooch ; 1 carbuncle do., butterfly set diamonds ; 1 lizard brooch, set turquoise ; 1 hand glass, with ivory back, monogram " S. J. W." ; 1 pair gold links heart and bar shape ; 1 pair metal links; livery buttons with crest a " forearm holding a dagger" ; 1 pair turquoise button links ; 1 pair metal ( navy button) links ; 1 plain silver pocket knife, monogram " S. J. W." ; 1 small garnet cross, diamond cross thereon ; 1 small gold heart shape locket; 1 glass heart locket, opens, set in. gold ; 1 small gold whistle; 1 gold toboggan charm ; 1 fine gold chain, about 14 in. long. Information to Chief Constable Carter, brighton. 78.— Eastbourne { Borough). — between 12th and 19th nit., a 15 ct. gold curb bracelet, with padlock— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN, 1st, a Russian, age about 19, height about 5 ft. 8in., complexion, hair and slight moustache dark ; dress, short blue jacket, old striped trousers, grey jersey, cap, lace shoes. 2nd, a Russian, age 17, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion dark, hair brown, wearing white jersey, brownish mixture tweed jacket and cap, light boots. Hawkers of sweets. 22nd ult., a very large silver keyless watch, white dial, steel hands, bluck numerals, engine- turned cases, ring on back of case, leather guard with bit in centre, attached. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. WORCESTERSHIRE. 79.— Dudley { County).— 26th ult., by glary, a silver Geneva watch, No. 37927, Albert chain attached. bur- silver Information to Chief Supt, Speke, Dudley.^ YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). SO — Hull { City).— 17th ult., by shopbreaking, 8 ladies' gold watches ( 1 14 ct. demi- hunter Geneva, No. 119532; 1 18 ct., opal dial, No. 120110; 1 14 ct. fancy keyless Geneva, No. 132707 : 1 18 ct. No. 101356 ; 1 9 ct. fancy dial, No. 52843: 1 18 ct. fancy shell pattern, gold Albert attached ; 2 14 ct. keyless, 9 ct. Alberts attached); 1 gold filled hunting Elgin watch. No. 8214981 ; 12 9 ct. gold Alberts ( 2 thick, graduated curb ; 1 large, fancy pattern ; 1 long link and belcher pattern ; 1 small, fancy ; 1 large open curb; 1 small do. ; 1 large belcher; 1 double open curb ; 1 double long link ; 1 double fancy ; 1 long guard, long link and belcher); 20 gold filled Alberts, close and open curb and long link patterns ; 21 ladies' 9 ct. Alberts, fancy patterns ; 3 do., with bicycle appendages; 1 15 ct. long guard, double wire links ; 1 9 ct. do., secret links; 1 do., belcher; 1 do., fancy; 1 do., Prince of Wales's pattern and long links ; 23 9 ct. medals ; 1 15 ct. Maltese cross; 2 silver medals, gold centres ; 1 9 ct. masonic seal with compass ; 1 do., set amethyst; 1 do., topaz ; 1 18 ct. seal, set bloodstone ; 36 9 ct. brooches; 3 9 ct. keepers ; 18 ladies' 9 ct. fancy rings; 24 do., 15 and 18 ct.; 1 half hoop ring, set diamond and sapphires, in case ; 2 15 ct. brooches, set single diamonds; 3 9 ct. necklets ; 1 paste necklet with drops, shape of shamrock ; 18 9 ct. bracelets ( 1 curb chain with clasp ; 1 do., set with 2 sapphires and 1 diamond ; 1 do., set corals and pearls; 1 do., set turquoise and pearls ; 1 do., set sapphires and pearls ; 1 do., set rubies and pearls ; 3 small curs, with pad- locks ; 3 large do.; 1 curb, set turquoise and 2 lucky beans; 3 bar, engraved ( 2 j and 1 J in. wide); 2 do., dog link pattern); 11 gold scarf pins ( 1 large opal surrounded by diamonds; 1 large turquoise; 1 large carved coral head; 1 18 ct., 2 greyhounds, chain attached; 1 18 ct., billiard cues crossed, pearl ball ; 1 small, set sapphires and pearls; 1 do., set turquoise and pearls ; 1 do., set opals and diamonds ; 1 do., set ruby and pearls; 1 do., horseshoe, set pearls ; 1 15 ct., twisted pattern, set 2 pearls); 9 ladies' gem watches with brooches to match ; 1 lady's silver watch and chain. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. PROPERTY RECOVERED. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 81.— Northampton { Borough). — Bicycle, Case No. 68, 24th ult. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 82.— K Division•— 23rd ult., a dapple grey mare, 14J hands, 5 years, white spot on forehead, hog mane, short tail, no hind shoes, in good con- dition, value £ 30. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 83. — Executive Branch.— 10th ult., near Quay of Gare Maritime, Calais, the partly decomposed body of A MAN, age supposed 25 to 30, length about 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, rather broad face, hair brown, clean shaved ; dress, brown grey mixture Inverness cloak, black cheviot jacket ( nearly new), black diagonal thick cheviot vest, dark grey mixture trousers, one button marked " Samuel Brothers, London," others marked " Suspender," black woollen socks, woollen muffler, " Polo " collar, " extra quality 14A," and supposed, " S 1944" in marking ink thereon, Oxford shoes. Found in pockets a portemonnaie, small two- blade penknife, and a small cheap brooch, pin broken. The body is believed to have been in the water about a fortnight, and to be that of an Englishman, named GEORGE SANDFORD, who was at Boulogne from 10th to 12th October, when he stated that he had gone to France to study the language, with a view to a business appoint- ment. The date of his birth is given as 12th October, 1871. Information to be forwarded to the Superin- tendent, Executive Branch, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ESSEX. Si.— Southend - on - Sea { County).— 25th ult., drowned, the body of a man, age about 26, length 5 ft. 9j in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair light brown, eyes blue, abscess scar under left jaw, ring tattooed on left little finger, dot left forearm; dress, bluish grey ( single- breasted), reefer jacket suit, brown check cap, lace boots, black woollen stockings, white cotton pants, cotton shirt, merino vest, white flannel shirt, white collar and front, black tie with grey stripes ; found in pockets, 1 white handkerchief marked " N " in red cotton ; and a pair of brown kid gloves. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea. s APPREHENSIONS. 85 — Metropolitan Police District, A Division.— ALEC JAMES TOD, Case No. 1,24th ult. 86.- Metropolitan Police District, K Division.— GEORGE AUSTEN, Case No. 1,13th October last. 87 - City of London. - RALPH VANE USHER, Case No. 6, 27th October last. 88.— Berkshire, Maidenhead { County).— MAN, Case No. 8,1st September 89.— Dorsetshire, Weymouth { Borough). — GEORGE SQUIBB, LEOPOLD WARD, and JOHN P. HALFORD, Case No. J7, 24th ult. 90.— Glamorganshire, Cardiff { Borough). — Licence- holder RICHARD RICHARDS, Office No. 3300- 99, Case No. 16, 17th ult. 91.— Hampshire, Winchester { City) — JOHN ALEXANDER NEAVE, Case No. 17, 10th ult. 92— Herefordshire, Ross County). WEEVIL and WOMAN, Case No. 18, 24th ult., at Exeter, and part of the property re- covered. 93 - Isle of Ely, Ely { County).— HARRY RHODES, Case No. 22, 22nd September last. 94.— Sussex ( East), East Grin- stead { County).— JOHN WILLIS, Case No. 99, 22nd July, 1898. J^^ ry 95.— Sussex East, Hove { Borough).— EDWARD L. BISHOP, Case No. 49, 24th ult. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 96.— K Division.— For stealing £ 205 while acting as secretary of a loan club— HENRY HILLMAN, age 38, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion sallow, hair black ; wearing dark clothes, dark bow tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A native, of Islington, London. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. OXFORDSHIRE. 97.— Oxford { County).— For obtaining a situation by a false character, at Headington— HARRY MANTON, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion pale, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes brown, very high forehead ; dress, light brown jacket suit. Is accompanied by his wife, age 40, height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair ( cut short) light, and a girl, age 7. He takes situations as a gardener. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Oxford- shire, Oxford. 7 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1 8 9 9. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. CUMBERLAND. 98. — Penrith ( County). — Remanded for housebreaking— WILLIAM THOMPSON ( sup- posed false), age 26. height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown slight moustache light, eyes grey, small growth on left cheek ; dress, black overcoat with astrachan, brown check jacket, blue vest, moleskin trousers, old boots. States he is a labourer, and a native of North Shields, y. Information to Supt. Bell, Penrith, ro PROPERTY RECOVERED SUFFOLK ( East). 99.— Lowestoft ( County).— Bicycle, Case No. 69, 24th ult. APPREHENSION. 100. — Sussex ( West), Arundel ( County).— ARTHUR BURNS, Case No. 51, 24th ult., and bicycle recovered. MISSING. 101.— 21st ult., from Twickenham— RICHARD EDMUND POTTINGER, age 62, height 5 ft. 8 in., stoops, complexion sallow, hair ( closely cut and turning very grey) moustache and beard ( cut short and turning grey) dark, eyes dark hazel, turning inwards, joint of nose has been broken, one thumb double the thickness of the other, the result of an accident; dress, morning coat and vest, mixed lightish brown and white tweed pattern, black trousers, dark fawn colour hat, mixed tweed, soft Inverness cape cloak of lighter shade mixed plaid tweed, makers Nicholls, Cornhill, E. C., grey silk knot tie, square toed glace kid shoes, cut over one large toe ioint, light brown socks, flannel shirt, woollen vest, coloured large silk hand- kerchief. Information to Mr. E. A. Burgoyne Stutfield, 49 and 50, Parliament Street, London, S. W. 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 Liberated. LICENCE HOLDERS. THOMAS BATTY, alias FRED BATTY. HARRY BATTY, and FRED KIRBY. 2981- 99. C. O. WILLIAM BOWLES, alias JAMES SULLIVAN, and JOHN SQUIRES. 3080- 99. C. O. JOHN BROWN, alias ANTONIO BRUT- ZIO. and FRANCOIS GILET. 358- 97.1 C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued.| WILLIAM HALL, alias ROBERT MANLEY. ROBERT BELLEW. JOHN ANDERSON, JAMES BUTLER. ROBERT CLENCH. WALL, and WILLIAMS. 2982- 99. C. O. JOHN LENNOX, alias JOHN BARNARD, and JOHN RUSSELL. 1036- 99. C. O. GEORGE MEAKIN, alias ERNEST FAIR- BANK. 3309- 98. C. O. Sentence ex- pired. Warrant issued. DANIEL MOORE. 2909- 99. C. O. FREDERICK WILSON. alias FREDERICK STEVENS and JOHN PHILLIPS. 3072- 99. C. O. WILLIAM WOOD, alias JOHN WILSON, JOHN SMITH, and HENDON. 219- 99. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued.) FREDERICK JONES, head ( Borough). 1525- 99. Birken- FREDERICK WILLIAMS, alias JAMES TIMMONS, JAMES McCANN, JAMES TIMONS, JAMES FLANNIGAN, JAMES KERR, and EDWARDS. 2901 - 99. Leicester ( Borough). MARTHA WILLIAMS, alias MARY JACKSON. MARY JANE HANLEY. JANE JONES, JANE THOMPSON, and SARAH WILLIAMS. 551- 98. Liverpool ( City). SUPERVISEE. MARGARET ANN SHEARNS, alias SHERIDAN. 48157. Wakefield ( City). MICHAEL LAVELL. 1283- 99. Durham 29 ( County) JOHN ROWE, alias JOHN THOMAS 34 ROWE and JOHN ROES. 3277- 98. Cardiff ( Borough). 49 5 4 pale It brn grey Scar It eyebrow, rt of head, It wrist, each thumb, rt ( thin) ( blind thigh, It calf. 2 each knee, and 4 It thigh : mole It of It) chest and back It arm ; tattoo between It thumb and finger : 2nd It finger deformed 5 7 fresh idk brn bazel D L It shoulder, DCRINCBEE and T P S It fore- arm, I L A R L back It forearm, A E B S rt shoulder, DORINSBE E, wreath, MY OWN TRUE LOVE, crown, stars, and anchor rt forearm fresh grey hazel Scar It thumb and rt. chin : birthmark rt upper arm and rt leg ; clot It forearm ; ruptured rt groin 5 7 5 2 grey Scar crown anil back of head, each eyebrow, back of neck, rt forearm, and It thumb ; mole small of back Leeds, 2nd December, 1895, 5 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licenced 4th October, 1899. V 451. Central Criminal Court, 29th May. 1893, 5 years penal servitude for coining. Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 17th October, 1899, which expires 2nd February. 1900. T 300. North London Sessions, 5th November, 1894, 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for larceny. Licenced 2nd February. 1897. U 587. North London Sessions, 5th October, 1896, 4 years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 5th October, 1899. A K S W 1319.* 5 3^ fresh brn fresh brn blue fresh brn 5 9* brn Scar 4th It finger, rt elbow, rt forearm, and rt of chest: [( It de- 2nd joint It thumb enlarged ; mole rt of neck fectve) grey Scar rt of head, rt eyebrow, It of chest, rt of belly, centre of back, between buttocks, rt wrist, rt thumb, rt forearm, and 2 It knee ; It big toe nail deformed : dot It wrist Scar back each hand, back It wrist, rt forearm, bridge of nose, back of neck, on chest, and 3 rt eyebrow : lost 2nd It finger at 1st joint; corporal punishment marks on back grey Scar corner It eye, rt of chest, It groin, It elbow. It thumb, and 3 back of head, varicose veins It leg, mole centre chest, and 3 on back fresh 5 3 fresh dk brn blue ; dk brn dk brn Scar above rt eye, back of neck, rt thumb, and rt shoulder blade : bird, T P C, It forearm ; X G and dot between It thumb and finger, ring 2nd and 3rd It fingers. fresh dk brn'grey Scar It of head and It lower jaw : nose slightly inclined to rt: mole It elbow, It forearm, rt upper arm, corner rt eye, on chest. 3 under rt ear ( small), and 3 It shoulder D with 43 underneath, Maltese cross, 9 small dots, and various marks It forearm ; bracelet, 1895 with M L underneath, and 2 strokes back It wrist; Maltese cross It thumb ; ring 2nd and 4th rt fingers ; x on each It finger : anchor and numerous dots back It hand, H back rt forearm ; D C P & anchor back rt | hand 5 51 J fresh It brn blue . Group of 7 dots back and anchor front It forearm eagle and flag rt forearm : bracelet back rt wrist sc It of face, centre and left of chest, and 2 It of fore- I 1 | | head 7} fresh brn grey Scar front of head, rt wrist, and each thumb ; 2 boil scars back of neck : mole centre of chest ; J and in- distinct marks rt forearm ; lost top of 3rd It finger : high forehead ; prominent cheek bones Devizes, 12th Januarv. 1897, 3 vears penal servitude for fraud. Licenced 13th April, 1899. X 7. Central Criminal Court. 22nd October, 1894, 5 years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 12th Nov., 1898. U 509. North London Sessions, 21st October, 1895. 3$ years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision, and remanet of former sentence, for larceny ( person). Licenced 3rd October. 1899, which expires 16th July, 1900. R V 82. North London Sessions. 3rd September, 1894,34 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Licenced revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 14th October, 1899. which expires 25th December, 1899. D J U 605. Maidstone, 23rd October, 1896. 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 21st January. 1899. W 358. gi'ey sallow black Manchester, 4th February, 1897. 3 years penal servi- tude for warehousebreaking. Licenced 22nd May, 1899. X 30. Durham, 13th July, 1895, 5 years penal servitude for rape. Licenced 28th April, 1899. V 212. Glamorgan, 4th February, 1S95. 5 years penal servi- tude for robbery with violence. Licenced 3rd November, 1898. V 20. Leicester, 26th June, 1894, 7 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licenced 29th September, 1899. M U 686. grey Scar It breast and on back : mole below It ear and on Chelmsford, 28th June, 1893. 7 years penal servitude neck; face and neck faintly pockmarked; fatty for larceny. Licenced 17th February, 1898. tumour on chest; varicose veins both legs G L T 39. blue ( lost 2 deep cut scars rt cheek rt) Lancaster, 4th January, 1892, 5 years penal servitude and 5 years police supervision for larceny ( person). Licenced 9th May, 1895. S 1. LONDON: PRINTED FOR HER MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE BY J. J. KELIHER & Co., 22, CHARING CROSS, S. W. ; 33, KING WILLIAM STREET. E. C. ; AND MARSHALSEA WORKS. S. E.