THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1899. VOL. XVI., No. 1670. REGULATIONS. 1. A U annov. wenw. rUs for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all covmmiications relating tn thrm, should he addressed to THE EDITOR OP THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YAKD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought mill be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another firce. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to he thereby identified. 4. In all eases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will he inserted, at a cost of 15*. per portrait, and of Is. 6d. per photo- qraph or sketch 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 t'lie name of such person is required to be inserted5. and no warrant is in force against. 1dm, 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. 1. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. w 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and, as far as practicable, they arc alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which, causes particulars cowerni/ ng delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE CRAZETTE. 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 bt 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% oi' by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing tan only be accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. R. ANDERSON, EdiUr. SPECIAL NOTICE. The following is a copy of the order which governs the circulation, by the Metropolitan Police, of advertisements, or reward bills, for the discovery of property or the detection of crime. The Editor inserts it, in hopeof preventing delays which some- times occur in publishing such notices, on account of their not being in accordance with the regula- tions in force in the Metropolis :— 1. Printed hand- bills, or other advertisements, offering a reward for the discovery of property or the detection of crime, whether printed and issued by the Metropolitan Police, or distributed and exhibited, with the sanction of the Commissioners, on the application of private persons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points— ( a) The amount of the reward. ( b) The conditions on which it is payable. ( c) The name and address of the person by whom it will be paid. ( d) The name and address of the printer must appear thereon. ( 32 and 33 Vic., cap. 24, sec. 2.) 2. No expression must be used in such an advertise- ment, in relation to property stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holdingout any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the offender being brought to trial, or without enquiry. Attention is particularly directed to theconditions ( a) to ( rf), clause 1, as Police Notices are constantly being received by the Metropolitan Police in which the conditions mentioned have not been complied with, especially those marked ( a) and ( c). Such notices are not distributed. NOTE.— There are 190 Stations of the Metro- politan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. The following specimens of bills are inserted for guidance :— APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT £ 5 REWARD. LOST. 17th December, 1899, at Victoria Street, Westminster, A GOLD LEVER WATCH, No. 54963, " J- S." in monogram on back. Information to Mr. John Smith, 500, Victoria Street, West- minster, by whom the above reward will be paid for the recovery of the watch. » .,.„•. i [ Insert name and adtlress of the Printer.] £ 50 REWARD STOLEN. 17th December, 1899, JEWELLERY as follows: [ Give full and accurate description.] The above reward will be paid by Mr John Smith. 500. Victoria Street, Westminster, to any person giving such infor- mation as will lead to the apprehension au. l conviction of the rtiief and recovery of the property, or m proportion to the the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Tanl S W . or to any Police Statio » . [ Insert name and address of the Printer.] METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1. — Criminal Investigation De- partment.— For embezzling £ 56 5s. lOJd. of the United Friends of Labour Loan Society— SAMUEL JACOBS, a Jew, age 33, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache black, eyes dark, tumour left side of head. Has been employed as an insurance agent; native of London. Warrant issued. 2.— P Division. — For embezzlement— JOHN SWINDON, age 32, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, full face, hair light brown, eyes brown ; dress, grey speckled jacket and vest, grey tweed trousers, cloth cap, lace boots. A baker. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. _ ^ CITY OF LONDON. 3.— For obtaining a quantity of hosiery, 10th ult., by a worthless cheque on the Northampton- shire Union Bank, Limited, Leicester— B. HENRY, alias MICHAEL FOSTER, age 46, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion pale, hair ( turning grey) and moustache dark ; dress, black morning coat and vest, dark fancy striped trousers, black hard felt hat. Supposed known at Nottingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, KC- AYRSHIRE. 4. — Ayr ( Burgh). — For embezzling £ 62 lis. 2d. between 2n'd May, 1898, and 5th inst. — WILLIAM BROWN, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, sharp features, hair brown, slight moustache light, scar below left eye ; dress, when last seen, greenish grey tweed suit, grey tweed cap, light lace boots, new brown waterproof coat, carried a brown Gladstone bag. A native of Galston. Was em- ployed as manager of the Kilmarnock Equitable Co- operative Society. Absconded 5th inst. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable McKay, Police Chambers, Ayr. BERKSHIRE. 6.— Reading ( Borough).— For failing to report— Licence- holder THOMAS HUGGINS, alias GEORGE WHEELER, Office No. 1718- 98, age 51, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair and eyes dark brown, mole right cheek, scar left elbow and right shin, ruptured both sides. Sen- tenced at Reading Sessions, 29th January, 1894, for stealing boots, to 5 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence of 20 years penal servitude, which expires 26th November, 1903. Licenced 11th June, 1898. X. E. U. 807. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Reading. BEDFORDSHIRE. 5.— Bedford ( Borough).— For embezzle- ment and larceny— HORACE WELLER, age 24, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair brown, moustache fair, 2 or 3 upper teeth missing, scar back of one hand ; dress, black coat and vest, grey striped trousers, light tie, brown leather leggings. A shoe hand ; has lately been employed as a milk carrier. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Thody, Bedford. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. I.— High Wycombe ( County ).— For steal- ing, 1st inst., a " Sparkbrook" National safety bicycle, No. 19657, 26 in. frame, upraised handle bars, cork handles, Dunlop tyres, mudguards, lamp, and brake ( bolt broken). WOOD ( sup- posed false), age about 26, height 5 ft, 10 in., com- plexion inclined to dark, hair and moustache brown ; dress, light plaid shooting suit, cap, brown leather gaiters. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Maneely, High Wycombe, or Sergt. Marks, Great Marlow. CHESHIRE. 8.— Stockport ( Borough).— For failing to report — Licence- holder ROBERT JAMES BARNES, alias ANDREW STEVENSON, JAMES BARTON, and BERTIE, Office No. 3507- 99, age 54, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes grey, blue scar centre of fore- head, right wrist, and several on right arm. A printer ; native of Liverpool. Sentenced at Liverpool County Sessions, 24th August, 1897, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Previously convicted at Sheffield, Ruthin, and Birmingham. Licenced 24th ult. O. R. X. 25. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Stockport. CUMBERLAND. '. I— Cockermouth ( County).— For leav- ing his children chargeable to the Common Fund of the Cockermouth Union— JOHN JACKSON STODDART, age about 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, hair dark brown, heavy moustache brown. Stays at common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Graham, Cockermouth.^ 10.— Workington ( County). — For em- bezzling 10s.— JOHN STEVENSON, age about 33, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes blue grey, eyebrows meet, Scotch accent, walks erect, of good address ; 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1899. dress, black coat and vest, grey trousers, blue overcoat with black velvet collar, tartan tie. A canvasser. Had in his possession an order- book marked " D. Hatton & Co., Barrow- in- Furness." and a sample enlarged photograph of a little girl. Absconded 15th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hope, Workington. DERBYSHIRE. 11.— Eckington { County).— For burglary, 5th inst., at Meersbrook, and stealing a cash- box containing 3 £ 5 Bank of England notes, Nos. ft 14221- 6, and £ 11 12s. 6d.— FREDERICK DAFT, age 16, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, squints in right eye ; wear- ing new suit and cap. A native of > ronfield.— JOHN GORRELL, age 18, height 5 ft. in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar right forefinger; dress, dark suit and cap. A wire roller; native of Norton. lioth have been pre- viously convicted. May be found at common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. 12.— Eckington { County).— For obtaining monev by false pretences, 2nd ult., at Creswell— G. RAIL, age about 40, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., stout build, moustache dark brown, cast in one eye ; dress, grey mixture overcoat, dark trousers, cap. He represents himself as a traveller, and calls on small shopkeepers for orders for fireworks, sweets, chocolate, & c., and obtains money by promising to forward a show- case. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Talbot, Eckington. , ESSEX. 11- Saffron Wat den { County). — For assault on Police— ARTHUR CAKEBREAD, alias PUDNEY, age about 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion very fresh, hair and moustache dark, slightly bow- legged ; dress, dark green velveteen coat, light cord trousers, red neckerchief, dark peak cap. — FREDERICK CAKEBREAD, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, slight light moustache ; dress, light coat, green cord trousers, light peak cap. Natives of Clavering. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Walden. HAMPSHIRE. 14. Portsmouth { Borough).— For steal- ing, 29th ult., a large brown Gladstone bag ; 1 black morocco work box, containing a marriage certificate ; 1 pair 18 ct. gold earrings ; 1 gold pencil case ; 1 gold scarf pin ( small flag) ; about 12 silver Indian bangles ; 2 old wedding rings ; 1 18 ct. gold dress ring, set pearls and rubies ; 1 18 ct. gold plain buckle ring ; 1 9 ct. gold buckle ring, set 2 rubies and 2 pearls ; 1 do., set white and green stone ; 1 pair 9 ct. gold earrings, set pearl; 1 brooch, set 5 pearls ; 1 lady's metal watch ; 1 do., silver, No. 65933, maker " J. B. Yabsley " ; 1 long metal chain ; 1 black alpacca skirt ; 1 pair lady's spring- side boots, size G ; and £ 2 12s.— TERESA FITZGERALD, alias WILSON and PRESTON, age 24 to 30, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fresh, high cheek bones, hair brown, eyes blue, Irish accent, stoops slightly, is believed to drag one foot when walking; dress, black three- quarter jacket, black skirt, navy blue or black soft felt hat with black and white or bue and white band. 15. Portsmouth { Borough).— For desert- ing his wife and children, 8th ult.— FREDERICK CHRISTOPHER VIVYAN, age 41. height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion, hair, and whiskers dark, may be clean shaved, eyes hazel, abscess centre of back : dress, when last seen, grey jacket and trousers, black vest, grey cloth cap, old lace boots. Has been employed as a fish merchant's agent. Warrant issued. IS- Portsmouth { Borough).— For stealing from his lodgings, 7th inst., a navy blue serge reefer jacket, lined black, striped lining to sleeves, black bone buttons, " White, Sheerness," on tab ; 1 briar pipe, stem broken, in a brown leather case, lined red plush, marked " B. B. B." in gold letters ; 1 white silk waistbelt, with fancy gold buckle, 2 in. by 1J in.; a cardboard box with photograph of a lady on lid, containing some antique jewellery ; 1 Abyssinian gold double- case kevless watch. No. 5182582 engine- turned case; 1 do. double Albert curb pattern, silver match- box with boar's tusk with a pig on top of lid attached ; 1 18 ct. gold signet ring, set bloodstone, square and compass cut therein ; 1 lady's old gold dress ring, set turquoise; 1 do., chased shield on top, shank cracked on inside ; 1 gold gilt brooch, made of 3 naval buttons; 1 gold brooch, containing hair, surrounded with pearls ( 1 missing); 1 round silver brooch, with raised flowers, 1 flower broken ; 1 silver anchor brooch ; 1 gold brooch ; 1 silver do., graduated horseshoes; 1 narrow silver bangle, chased ; 1 plain silver dessert spoon ; 1 silver tea spoon, monogram " C. K." on front; 2 silver- plated tea spoons : 1 silver button- hook and shoe- horn combined ; 1 Jubilee shilling and several silver coins ; 5 ladies' cream- colour silk handker- chiefs ( new). " S" in corner.— A MAN, age 30 to 34, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, sharp features, prominent chin, hair, and moustache ( cur- led at ends) brown ; wearing blue c'. otli overcoat, dark tie, black hard felt hat. Stated he was a fitter, and was about to start work at the Dockyard. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. ISLE OF WIGHT. 17.— Newport { County).— For obtaining £ 20 by false pretences, 8th ult.— ARTHUR HIBBERD, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes ( deep set) blue; dress, morning suit. A butler ; carried a black bag and some paper parcels. Absconded 2nd inst., accompanied by a woman, age 28, small build, hair black, complexion and eyes dark ; had with her a brown tin clothes- box and a hat- box. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hale, Newport. KENT. 18.— Chatham ( County).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the common fund of the Strood Union— THOMAS TUMBER, age 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., rather stout build, com- plexion pale, hair dark, moustache and eyes brown, cut scar on one wrist, mark centre of back; dress, mixture tweed jacket and vest, dark brown cord trousers, skull cap, light lace boots. A labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham. 19.- West Malling { County).— For utter- ing a forged cheque on the London Trading Bank, Ltd., 12, Coleman Street, E. C.— JAMES HAMILTON, alias LEWIS, age about 50, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair, whiskers, and moustache black ( turning grey) ; dress, old dark coat, black jacket, dark tweed trousers, skull cap, appearance of a mechanic. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hoare, West Malling. 20.— Dover ( Borough).— For burglary, 27th ult.— HENRY WILLIAMS, alias HARMER, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, hair ( turning grey) light brown, moustache ( cut close) brown. A painter.— COURTNEY L. WIL- LIAMS, alias HARMER, son of above, age 19, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion dark. Also a painter. Wanted elsewhere. Information to Head Constable Sanders, Dover. 21. Maidstone { Borough).— For deserting her children, about 19th October last, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Maid- stone Union— MARY ANN MCCARTHY, alias SPRINGETT, age 42, height 4 ft. 11 in., com- plexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes blue, addic- ted to drink ; wearing black clothing. A hawker; may be found at low lodging- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Mackintosh, Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 22.— Bolton { County). — For embezzlement at Belmont, between 27th ult. and 4th inst.— GEORGE McNAIR, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, and moustache brown, eyes light blue ; dress, fawn coloured suit, black tie, dark brown cap with red stripe, lace boots. A farm bailiff ; native of Milngavie, Stirlingshire. May be found in company of farmers or cattle dealers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Leeming, Bolton. 23.— Old Trafford { County).— For failing to report— Licence- holder HENRY RICHARDS, alias CHARLES HENRY WALKER, ROBERTS, JORDAN, JONES, and EDWARDS, Office No. 1776- 99, age 30, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion sallow, hair black, eyes brown, scar outer angle left eye, left middle finger, red mole right of chest, 2 blue dots left forearm. A grocer ; native of York. Sentenced at Knutsford Quarter Sessions, 6th January, 1897, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Remanet of licence expires 14th April, 1900, but subject to police supervision on former sentence until 13th April, 1903. Licenced 20th June last. R. X. 120. Information to the Superintendent, County Police, Old Trafford. 24.— Wigan { County).— For stealing, 15th inst., a watch ( recovered); 1 gold curb Albert and seal ; 1 pair worsted pants, red lining around top ; 1 dark red silk muffler with yellow stripes and flowers ; and 30s.— A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) and moustache dark, eyes brown, ring- worm over left eye, anchor tattooed on one forearm; dress, brown suit, dark silk muffler, dark hat with flat crown and broad brim, lace boots with square toes. Information to Supt. Brassington, Wigan. ^ 25. Liverpool { City).— For failing to report — Licence^ holder JOHN MOORE, alias HENRY JONES, JOHNSON, SMITH, EVANS and WILSON. Office No. 3283- 99, age 45, height 5 ft., hair brown, eyes blue, complexion fresh ; tumour left jaw, scar left side of chest and left forearm. A shoemaker ; native of Manchester. Sentenced at Manchester City Sessions, 11th December, 1895, to 5 years penal servitude for warehouse- breaking. Licensed 5th ult. X. F. V. 1094. 26.— Liverpool{ City).— For failing to report, Licence- Holder JAMES FARRELL, Office No! 2708- 98. age 32, height 5 ft. in., hair brown, eyes brown, complexion fresh, lost left fore- finger, scar inside left elbow, above wrist front left little finger, and luck of right middle finger, cut right forehead, and near outer corner left eye, small blue cut left cheek, scar under left jaw. Sentenced at Liverpool Assizes, 8th May, 1893, to 7 years penal servitude for possessing a mould for counterfeit coin. Licensed 17th September, 1898. T. 209. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. NORFOLK. 27.— Docking { County).— For embezzlement — FREDERICK BEST, age about 60, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair, moustache, and side whiskers grey, eyes dark brown, usually wears glasses, of smart appearance ; dress, dark tweed suit, Alpine hat, sometimes wears a fur cap. Was employed as caretaker at Hunstanton County Club. Stated he was a native of London. Left Hunstanton 3rd inst., accompanied by his wife, age about 35. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Baldwin, Docking. 28.— Norwich { City).— For failing to sur- render to his bail at Norwich City Quarter Sessions, 10th October last, charged with fraud— JOHN SAUNDERS, age 21, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, slight moustache light brown, eyes grey, man's head, 3 fishes, and indistinct tattoo marks on left arm, 3 dots back of left hand, ring 4th left finger, scar on forehead and right elbow, 6 mole spots right arm. A french polisher; native of High Wycombe. Frequents low public- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Winch, Norwich. ' n. NORTHAMPTONSHIRe. 29.— Daventry { County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences at Crick, between 14th and 16th inst.— A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) brown, heavy moustache light brown, beard about 3 days' growth, eyes blue, north country accent; dress, black jacket and vest, dark grey trousers, light dust coat, red and black tie, brown cap, lace boots. Stated he was a foreman in the Government Telegraph Depart- ment. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hustler, Daventry NORTHUMBERLAND. 30 — Newcastle- on- Tyne { City)— For failing to report — Licence- holder DANIEL DONALDSON, Office No. 1983- 98, age 36, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, indistinct tattoo mark back left fore- arm and between left thumb and finger, D back of right forearm, blue scar on right eyelid. Sentenced at Newcastle- on- Tyne, 7th April, 1893, to 7 years penal servitude, for counting- house- breaking. Licenced 8th July last. L T 204. . Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Newcastle- on- Tyne. £ 1 REWARD. 31.— Berwick { Borough).— For neglecting to maintain his family— ADAM SANDERS, age 28, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel. A native of Berwick. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Berwick Board of Guardians to any person giving suoh information as will lead to the arrest of Sanders. £ 2 REWARD. 32.— Berwick { Borough).— For neglecting to maintain his family— ROBERT HERBERT- SON, age 37, height 5 ft. 3i in. A miner ; native of Kilbirnie, Scotland. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Berwick Board of Guardians to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of Herbertson. Information to Head Constable Nicholson, Berwick. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1899. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. NORFOLK. £ 10 REWARD. AS.- 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. The above reward will be paid by Messrs. Steward and Patterson, Limited, Norwich and Lynn, for such information as will lead to the arrest of Boulter. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Payne, Kings Lynn. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). £ 5 REWARD. 34— Hull ( City).— For embezzlement— WIL- LIAM FINNINGLEY SMITH, age 38 to 40, height about 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, square shoulders, complexion sallow, hair and moustache black, wears glasses; dress, dark suit and over- coat. A tailor's traveller. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull, by whom the above reward will be paid to any person giving such information as will lead YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 35.- Wakefield [ City). — For embezzle- ment— HENRY HILLABY. age about 36, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion sallow, moustache dark, prominent eyes, abscess mark left side of neck, small mole on forehead, rather square chin. A colliery company's traveller; is a local preacher. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Harris, Wake- field. to the apprehension of Smith. NORTHUMBERLAND. ' A6.— Tynemouth ( Borough).— For forging an endorsement to a cheque, 5th inst.— A MAN, age about 53, height 5 ft. 6 in., well built, hair, whiskers, and moustache grey, large nose, speaks with foreign accent; dress, long dark cloth over- coat, black serge jacket and vest, brown trousers, green peak cap, the appearance of a seaman. He obtained from a draper's shop a quantity of shirts, cuffs, towels, undershirts, pants, handkerchiefs, & e., tendering a stolen cheque payable to David Drummond, M. D., to which the endorsement had been forged. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Huish, North Shields. OXFORDSHIRE. 37.— Burford { County).— For larceny ( bailee) CHARLES BOTTON, age 62, height 5 ft,, com- plexion dark, hair ( turning grey) and moustache black, eyes dark, moves his head up and down and talks to himself when walking, deaf, of Jewish appearance, is addicted to drink; dress, black cloth froc'r coat, light mixture plaid trousers, light cloth cap. A watch and clock cleaner; native of Colchester. Absconded 9th inst. Warrant issued, Information to Inspector Porter, Burford. 3. SHROPSHIRE. 38.— Bridgnorth ( County).— For stealing, 8th inst., at Ironbridge, a dark brown dust coat, brown buttons, small chain tab, " The Grand Clothing Hall, Liverpool," on back of collar ; 1 collar ; 1 blue front; 1 pair white cuffs ; 1 pair gold colour sleeve links; 1 pair braces, cord fasteners ; 1 white handkerchief, " W. V." in red in one corner; 1 pair dark brown astrachan gloves; 1 pair light lace boots, square toes, kid tops, size 6 ; 1 oak walking stick with buck horn handle— ARTHUR BEVINGTON, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair ( bushy one side of forehead) and small moustache light; wearing dark grey cloth trousers, black hard felt hat, the stolen coat and boots. He took lodgings, 5th inst., stating he was a clerk and had obtained employment at some tile works; absconded 8th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walters. Bridgnorth, . V.'.— Pontesbury County). For obtaining money by false pretences, 18tli October last— EDWIN JONES, age 43, height 5 ft. 5 in., com plexion fresh, hair, whiskers and moustache dark ( turning grey), walks with quick short step, with right shoulder higher than the left; dress, grey suit, black hard felt hat, lace boots, sometimes wears peak cap and brown leggings. A native of Pontesbury. Has represented himself as agent to the Mutual Property Recovery and Accident Co. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Elcock, Pontesbury. HyJn 40.— Wellington County)— For emtx £ 9 10s„ about 29th September last— FRANK BEDWELL, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light brown, eyes grey ; dress, brown cycling suit. Has been employed as clerk and manager at a cycle works. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Wellington. STAFFORDSHIRE. 41.— Burton- on Trent ( County). — For obtaining a horse by a worthless cheque on the Midland and London Bank, Limited, Barnsley Branch, at Burton Horse Fair, 30th October last — WILFRED TORDOFF, alias E. PEACOCK, age 40, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown; dress, light grey cloth suit and cap. A horse dealer ; supposed a native of Bramley, near Leeds. Visits horse fairs and sales ; is well known in Lancashire and York- shire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hicklin, Burton- on- Trent. - SURREY. 42. — 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 ."> 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, Farnhamy 43. — Reigate ( Borough). — For deserting their wives and families— JOHN HEYBURN, age 43, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache ( turning grey) light. A florist; native of Maidstone.— CHARLES JORTAN, age 41 ( looks older), height about 5 ft,, hair and long beard turning grey, wears glasses, lame right leg, wears a club boot, walks with a crutch. A tailor; native of Horley. Warrants issued. Information to Head Constable Metcalf, Red- hill. A SUSSEX ( East). 44.— Uckfield ( County).— For obtaining 31 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. Information to Supt, Criddle, Uckfield. 45.— Brighton ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 9 15s. 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. & 46.— Brighton Borough).— For forging imd uttering 2 bank cheques ( one for £ 6 9s. 8d. other for £ 6 16H. 2d.). 20th September last- HARRY M. WELLER, age about 33, height about 5 ft. 3 in., complexion and hair dark, clean shaved, eyes brown. Supposed a clerk. WILLIAM HENRY AD- DICOTT PURNELL, age about 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light. A commercial traveller. Photograph may be seen on application. . Warrant issued. 47.— Brighton ( Bmough).— For obtaining a cheque for £ 2 10s. by false pretences, 23rd ult. — NICOL URQUHART, age about 4", height 5 fi. 11 in., stout build, complexion fresh, high cheek 4 TIIE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1899. bones, hair and moustache brown : dress, grey suit or brown Norfolk suit, black hard felt hat, carries a stick with large hook handle. An insurance agent. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 18.— 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. • 19.— Hastings ( Borough).— For deserting his child, leaving it chargeable to the Common Fund of the Hastings Union— ALFRED BRAD- SHAW, age 31, height 5 ft., complexion fair, hair ( bald on top) and moustache dark, eyes blue ; dress when last seen, black jacket and vest, brown tweed trousers, black hard felt hat, black overcoat with black velvet collar. Warrant issued. 50.— 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. 51.— 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. m SUSSEX ( West). 52.— Horsham ( County).— For obtaining 8 gold rings by a fictitious cheque— J. MAIZELS, age 44 to 48, height about 5 ft. 6 in., hair dark brown, whiskers dark ginger, of good address ; dress, dark blue overcoat, dark trousers, black hard felt hat. Had in his possession a cheque book on the London Provident Bank, 51, Moorgate Street, City, numbers following £ 41850. Warrant issued. 53.— Horsham ( County). — For obtaining goods by false pretences— PERKS MORRIS, alias CAPTAIN MORRIS, age 38 to 40, height about 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, hair ( thin on top) very light, heavy moustache sandy, eyes light blue, high forehead, prominent teeth. Accom- panied by his wife, tall and thin, and child, about 12 months old. Photograph can be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Byrne, Horsham. 54.— Worthing ( County).— For stealing, 26d inst., a marble clock ( recovered) — EDWARD STANDING, alias DOGGY, aga 31, height 5 ft. 10j in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes blue ; dress, serge jacket, blue guernsey, old fustian trousers, lace boots. A labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. i/ A, WARWICKSHIRE. 55.— Aston Manor ( County).— For obtain- ing clothes by false pretences— WILLIAM SHAW, alias WILLIAM BENJAMIN HAMMOND, and GRIFFITHS, age 20, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, small red birthmark corner right eye, small scar right cheek, hairy mole back right hand ; dress, dark blue jacket and vest, fawn coloured trousers, white tie, black hard hat, brown boots. A native of Wednesbury, Staffs. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walker, Aston Manor. 56.— Birmingham { City).— For embezzl- ing £ 1 Is., lst 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. ham' WILTSHIRE. 57.— Chippenham ( County)— For em- bezzling <-' 14 18s. 4d., at Box — WILLIAM FREDERICK ROGERS, age 38 to 10, height 5 ft, 4 or 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache ( inclined to sandy) brown, beard and whiskers cut close, may now be clean shaved, eyes blue or grey, short neck, of good address, dress, dark suit, black bowler hat, sometimes wears a cloth peak cap, had with him a long drab mackin- tosh. A grocer's manager, supposed a native of Coventry. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Daly, Chippenham, 58.— Swindon ( County).— For stealing los., 21st inst.— FREDERICK CHARLES MILLER, age 18, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair light; dress, dark grey suit, light cap. A baker; supposed a native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Robinson, Swindon. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 59.— Hull ( City).— For failing to report— Licence- holder JOSEPH WALKER, alias WILLIAMSON, and WILLIAMS, Office No. 3294- 99, age 46, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, pigeon- breasted, several boil scars on neck. Native of Hutcliffe, Lincolnshire. Sentenced at Hertford Assizes, 6th February, 1896, to 5 years penal servitude for obtaining money by false pretences. Licenced 6th ult, W 35. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, • ^ YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 60.— Pontefract ( County).— For obtaining £ 10 by false pretences at Featherstone, 16th October last— FRANK BRADLEY, age about 30, height 6 ft., complexion fair, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, walks erect; dress, brown cloth knickerbocker suit, white felt hat, tan- colour leggings and boots. Is fond of billiards. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Whiucup, Court House, Pontefract, 61.— Wakefield ( City). — For emble- ment— JOHN LEAMAN YATES, age 31, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, thin features, hair and moustache dark brown, slightly deaf ; dress, plain pilot jacket and vest, dark brown trousers, red tie, cap. A grocer's traveller. May endeavour to leave the country. Photograph can be seen on application. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Harris, Wake- field. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. HEREFORDSHIRE. 62.— Ross ( County).— Committed for trial at Hereford Quarter Sessions, 1st prox., for larceny — GEORGE FREDERICK SKIPP, alios JOHN WILLIAMS, age 55, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) dark, eyes hazel, crooked nose ; dress, old long dark coat, dark cloth trousers, cap, nail boots. A native of Long- hope, Gloucestershire. Previously convicted of larceny, assaults on Police, & c. Information to Supt. Jordan, Ross. ^ NORFOLK. 63. — Acie ( County). — Remanded, charged with larceny ( person), at Tunstall, 17th inst.— JOHN WILLIAMS, age 19, height 6 ft., com- plexion swarthy, hair light brown, eyes brown, cut scar right cheek and left side of head ; dress, mixed cloth jacket anil trousers,, cloth cap. A groom; native of Yarmouth. — EDWARD SMITH, age 23, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes dark brown, cut mark left side of forehead; dress, plain blue guernsey, brown trousers, cloth cap. A fisherman ; native of Fressingfield, Suffolk. Information to Supt. Lowe, Acle. OXFORDSHIRE. 64. — Beddington ( County). — Sentenced 22nd inst, to 21 days' imprisonment for larceny ( bailee)— M. .1. BELMONT, alias CHARLES HENRY CHERRY, age 27, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion pale, thin face, hail and side whiskers dark, slight moustache light, eyes blue, scar left thumb, plausible manner; dress, brown check suit, black hard hat, thin shoes. Supposed a native of Rochester, Kent; an engine driver, has been employed by steam traction hauliers and showmen. He obtained lodgings, stating he was the proprietor of a steam switchback. Is believed to have been previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Information to Inspector Hope, Deddington. SUSSEX ( East). 65.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— Committed for trial at the ensuing Lewes Assizes for forgery and conspiracy— GEORGE THOMPSON, age 33, height 5 ft. in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, moustache light brown, eyes dark grey, mole right shoulder, scar on back and left side of head, 2 moles on belly, white scar outside right forearm, small red mark left side of nose, mole right cheek ; dress, light brown Melton overcoat, black and white striped lining, brown velvet collar, black diagonal morning coat, double- breasted vest, black serge trousers, black sailor- knot tie with white stripes, black hard felt hat, A carpenter; states he is a native of Wimbledon. — WILLIAM TOLLITT, age 27, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache ginger, eyes grey, « car left side of neck, mole left side of back ; dress, old black cloth overcoat with velvet collar, dark grey morning coat, dark large square plaid trousers, blue and gold check bow tie, black hard felt hat, old button boots. A labourer; states he is a native of Notting Hill. They sent a lad to a local tradesman with a note purporting to have been written by a customer, requesting him to cash a cheque which was enclosed. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 66,— guisborough ( County).— Committed for trial at Northallerton Quarter Sessions, 4th prox.— ELEANOR MITCHELL LOWE, age 35 ( looks older), height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, broad features, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, eyes light blue, large mouth ; dress, black jacket and skirt, black bonnet with blue flowers. A native of Belturbet, Cavan. Has resided in Devonshire. Found in her possession, supposed stolen, 1 lady's gold hunting lever watch, No. 2252, gold dial, engraved case, initials on shield " C. T. E.," sold by Toll and Curtis, Cape Town, London- made watch, had attached 1 secret- link pattern chain, with jewels, emeralds, rubies, diamonds, and pearls, 1 gold pencil case, 2 gold crosses, one chased, the other plain, 1 U. S. gold dollar, 1 coloured gold locket, row of pearls vertically set, 1 gold Alpine bell, and 1 silver fluted pencil case; 1 lady's silver horizontal watch, No. 50792, plain white dial, steel hands ; 1 9 ct, gold secret- link chain ; 1 gold- plated locket; 1 gold- plated heart with sapphire; 1 small gold cross with blue enamel; 1 ancient gold locket with hair; 1 silver coin with Lord's Prayer in German; 1 piece of gold chain, cable pattern, about 6 in. long, 18 ct.; 1 ancient gold ring with Sardonyx stone ; 1 18 ct. gold signet ring— horse- shoe and foot; 1 lady's dress ring, 9 ct. gold, set with 1 pearl and two rubies; 1 lady's 15 ct. gold dress ring, set with 2 diamonds and sapphire ; 1 gold scarf pin, cluster setting — 1 sapphire and 10 diamonds; 1 small gold horseshoe pin, set with 5 cat's- eyes and 4 diamond sparks, 1 diamond missing; 1 gold scarf pin with large pearl; 1 gold locket, heart pattern, set with 1 pearl; 1 lady's silver Scotch pebble brooch, cairn- gorm centre; 1 small silver Scotch pebble brooch with 7 stones missing; 1 round silver brooch, floral designs : 1 oblong silver brooch— horseshoe in gold mountings; 1 silver- gilt lace brooch with true lovers' knot in brilliants and pearl drop ; 1 gold lace brooch, cluster setting— moonstone centre, 11 sapphires round it ; 1 gold lace pin, floral, centre leaves of flowers set with 6 diamonds, 1 missing, the flower composed of 1 single diamond : 1 silver- mounted spirit flask, lizard- skin top, patent bayonet fastener; 1 gold dress stud with topaz top and pearl centre ; 1 gold earring, amethyst stone; 3 silver- plated scent bottles ; 1 French puff box, green glass with gilt mountings, picture of French Exhibition on top ; 1 silver bangle, snake pattern ; 1 gold- mounted bangle with shamrock and heart; 1 broad silver bracelet, floral engraving ; 1 lady's silver Albert, Princess of Wales pattern, has attached silver cross, silver heart with Scotch pebbles, one stone missing, 2 silver pendants, bells, and balls ; 3 silver thimbles, 1 new ; 8 pairs of scissors, various sizes, 1 pair gilt handles ; 1 clinical thermometer, makers " Thompson and Walton, Maidenhead "; 5 pairs of black silk stockings, 3 pairs with white lines round top, 2 pairs new ; 2 white pocket handker- chiefs, marked " N. M." in red cotton ; 2 pairs white kid gloves, 1 pair marked " D228 " ; 2 pairs of ladies' brown stockings, flowered with silk ; 3 white handkerchiefs, marked " Ethel D'Arcy " in ink ; 5 do., marked " E. D." in silk, 1 fancy border ; 2 do., marked " E " in silk ; 1 white silk handker- chief, marked " L. K. D." in red silk; 1 linger napkin, marked " E. D.— 6"; church hymn and prayer book in dark brown leather case, new ; 1 white diaper towel, marked " F. A. L., ' 98"; 2 linen sheets, 1 marked " J. F. C., Box Cottle"; 4 diaper towels, 1 marked " J. F. C.," 1 " 90 W, J. C. 48," 1 " 64 W, J. C. 43," 1 " M. Baind, 54, 73." Information to Supt. Clarkson, Guisborough. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1899. THE P O L I C E G A Z E T T E 5 PROPERTY STOLEN. CHESHIRE. 67.— Egremont { County).— 8th inst., by housebreaking at Seacombe, 1 silver English lever watch, makers, " Brownbill, Liverpool," on works, cream dial, gold hands, engraved case, No. 2886 or 2884 ; 1 do., white dial, black fingers, point of one broken, engraved case; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, white face, flowers in centre, engraved case, inside case loose ; 1 gold horseshoe brooch, plain; 1 gold horseshoe breast- pin, set with pearls ; 1 pair gold sleeve links, chased ; 1 pair gold earrings, rose shaped, small ball in centre; 1 gentleman's plain gold ring, set cornelian ; 1 lady's gold ring, set rubies and pearls ; 1 do., set 6 paste diamonds ; 1 silver scarf ring, gold plated, chased ; 1 silver heart padlock, set with onyx one side, other side chased ; 1 silver bracelet, about 1 in. wide, chased ivy leaf ; 1 do., about 5 in. wide, plain ; 1 silver locket, oval shaped, with pattern of strap and buckle ; 1 silver necklet, chain pattern, small knots on edge. Information to Supt. McDonald, Egremont. DEVONSHIRE. 68.— Exeter ( City).— 17th inst., a lady's gold • Geneva watch, gold face and hands, engraved back, small double chain with bar at end attached ; I black leather purse and about £ 18 10s. 22nd inst., 5 penny postage stamps and £ 17— By A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark, delicate appearance ; dress, dark coat and vest, striped trousers, dark overcoat with velvet collar, striped cap or brown soft felt hat, brown boots. Has in his possession a number of false keys. He takes lodgings at refreshment houses, commits a larceny, and decamps. Is identical with MAN, Case No. 84, 15th inst. Information to the Chief Constable, Court House, Exeter. HAMPSHIRE. 69 - Winchester ( City). — 10th inst., a pneumatic safety bicycle, Star Cycle Co., 1897 pattern, diamond frame, black enamelled, usual parts plated, 28 in. wheels, old Woodley front tyre ( piece let in side), new Warwick back tyre, geared to 64, straight handle bar, plate rubbed off at bend, felt handles, rubber pedals ( loose, one rivetted to crank, brown saddle, and tool bag ( containing pump, wrench, and repair outfit), no mudguards. Information to Head Constable Felton, Win- chester. 70.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— lltli inst., a Benson's silver watch, Nos. 92166 and 17405. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. HERTFORDSHIRE. 71 — St. Albans ( City).— 26th ult., a silver Geneva watch, No. 13470 or 30079, gold hands; 1 gold brooch about 1£ in. long, $ 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. 72. — Ashford ( County). — 24th inst., by housebreaking, at Hastingleigh, a box, about 6 in. square, picture of a dog in manger and a cow on top ; 1 lady's silver watch, gold chain and oval locket attached ; 2 silver brooches ( 1 ivy leaf pattern, with imitation pearls ; other horseshoe pattern); 2 Jubilee shillings ; 1 white ring case ; 1 pair long gold earrings, old fashioned ; 1 small gold curb pattern chain, clasp missing ; 1 silver verge watch, maker " Hardiman Bridge " with paper in case ; 2 silver punch ladles, dark wood handles ( one bent) ; 1 penny silvered over. Information to Supt. Bailey, Ashford. 73.— Chatham ( County).— Between 3rd and 4th inst., a pair of new blankets with blue stripes; 12 serviettes; 3 damask table cloths ; 6 silver- plated table forks ; 1 silk umbrella, brown handle with 2 silver bands : 1 blue serge skirt ( braided) ; 1 enamel watch ; 1 pair women's shoes ( new) ; 1 green costume, black silk collar, steel fancy buttons ; 1 black satin bodice, 3 pearl ornaments down front; 1 girl's white costume, skirt lined while satin and cambric, large pearl buttons; 1 pair women's brown boots, " Bird, 18C, Oxford Street," thereon ; 2 nightdresses; 2 chemises; 2 pairs drawers ; 6 knives with white ivory handles, may have " Barnes " on each ; 2 ladies' fawn coats ( 1 driving, the other double- breasted sack back)— By A WOMAN, age about 28, height about 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, wore a tortoiseshell comb at back, eyes grey, one upper tooth broken off, Irish accent; dress, black dress, black sailor or felt hat, may be wearing some of the stolen articles. Had with her a wicker basket and a new black Gladstone bag. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham. 74 .— Dartford ( County).— 15th inst, ' by burglary, at Stone, 4 silver teaspoons, fiddle pattern ; 2 do., old English pattern, " B" thereon; 6 silver teaspoons, fiddle pattern, marked " D " ; 2 old English do., marked " D. C. P." ; 2 silver salt spoons; 6 plated dessert spoons; 2 small fruit knives, pearl handles; 1 pair lace^' ots, size 7, kid tops, recently soled. Information to Supt. Sharp, Dartford. ^•— Folkestone ( Borough). — Between 18th ult. and 9th inst., a light grey frock coat Buit, double- breasted vest, coat and vest lined with " Beatrice " twill to match coat, may have maker's name inside " Cox, South Moulton Street, Oxford Street, S. W." ; 1 pair thick brown striped Cheviot trousers; about 6 white shirts, some marked " Hope Brothers, Ludgate Hill," others Berlin, all marked at bottom of front letter " W" in red cotton; 1 white flannel shirt, maker's name inside " Hope Brothers" ; about 6 pairs socks, some brown, others navy blue ; 1 pair blankets, uncut, red and blue stripes at ends ; 6 cotton sheets, marked " C. Lewis " in ink, and letter " W " in red cotton ; 1 pair patent leather dress boots ; 1 do. shoes : a Russian leather handkerchief case, 8 in. long, 4 in. wide, containing 6 white hand- kerchiefs. 7th inst, a grey mixture single- breasted beaver overcoat, chain tab, usual pockets, cloth- covered buttons, plain collar, black lining throughout Sth inst,, a copper copper, will hold about 14 gallons ; 1 claw hammer ; 1 2- ft. brass rule. Information to Chief Constable Reeve, Folke- stone. 76.- Maidstone ( Borough).— 23rd inst., by burglary, 1 lady's small snake pattern gold chain, with heart pendant, " S. M." thereon ; 1 new dark brown crocodile leather purse, silk facings, con- taining small book and metal pencil ; 1 new dark leather case, silver corners ; 1 silver butter knife ; 1 gold ring, set imitation diamond ; I 18- ct. ring set five diamonds, spiral pattern ; 1 pair long gold earrings ; 2 silver watch chains ( 1 long curb pattern, the other spiral, much worn); 1 large Maltese silver brooch, filigree work, raised in centre ; 1 sapphire ring, one stone missing ; 1 pair silver earrings ; 1 lady's 18- ct. ring, set pearls and corals, centre stone missing; about £ 1 5s. 1887 coins; 1 half- crown 1819, and 2 lion shillings. Information to Chief Constable Mackintosh, Maidstone. LANARKSHIRE. 77.— Glasgow ( City).— Between 9th and 11th inst., 9 ladies' gold Geneva watches, Nos. 28575, 184738, 49587, 9022, 193539, 54908, 138725, 139206, and 177249 ; 10 ladies gold keyless Geneva watches, Nos. 71875,1137605,113719,54373,115593, 119390, 181184, 9052, 9083, and 9070 ; 1 lady's gold keyless Geneva semi- liunting watch, No. 15774 ; 1 lady's gold hunting Geneva watch, No. 143290, engine- turned cases ; 1 lady's gold keyless Swiss lever watch, No. 53322 ; 3 ladies' gold keyless demi- hunting watches, Nos. 74732, 74733, and 176730 ; 2 gold hunting Swiss lever watches, Nos. 47271 and 11320; 24 ladies' gold Albertinas, 9 and 15 ct. ; long gold guards and muff chains, some set with stones, assorted patterns, such as Prince of Wales, secret link, belcher, & c. Information to the Chief Constable, Central Police Chambers, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. IS.— Warrington ( Borough).— 29th ult., 1 lady's 18 ct. gold dress ring, set 3 diamonds, gipsy setting ; 1 do., set 3 diamonds and 2 rubies ; 1 do., keeper, chased ; 1 lady's very small gun- metal watch, enamelled figures, gold hands ; 1 do., long gold neck chain, worn thin, gold- mounted amber, seal, small gold wheelbarrow as pendants attached; 1 silver dessert spoon and fork, " C'. L. S." in monogram thereon— Suspieion is attached to A WOMAN, age 23, height 5 ft., complexion sallow, high cheek bones, hair black, eyes ( large) dark ; dress, pale green dress, black band around bottom, fawn- colour mackintosh, small fur necklet, black hat, black veil, lace boots Information to Chief Constable Talbot, War- rington. RENFREWSHIRE. £ 10 REWARD. 79.— Paisley ( County).— 8th inst., at Lang- bank, a lady's demi- hunting gold lever watch, No. 14987, plain cases, white dial, and " M. C." in monogram, engraved outside of outer case, attached ; a gold Albert chain, curb pattern, and, as pendants, a memorial gold ring with groove for hair outside, a gold pencil, and 2 gold seals, one with " Mary," the other " C." thereon. Information to the Chief Constable of Renfrew- shire, Paisley, by whom the above reward will be paid to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. SOMERSETSHIRE. SO.— Bath ( City).— 23rd inst., 10 ladies' gold watches ( 6 numbered 11310, 82172, 91542, 118050, 105672, 26212); 6 do. silver watches; 10 gold Albert chains; 36 gold keeper rings; 12 gold fancy rings ; 1 diamond and ruby ring ; 1 diamond and opal ditto ; 1 diamond and ruby bracelet; 1 bunch of antique gold seals ( 1 shape of a lady's hand with ring on little finger) ; a number of gold brooches, bracelets, and charms— By A MAN, age about 20, height about 5 ft., wearing dark coat and trousers, light cap. Information to Lieut.- Colonel Gwyn, Chief Constable, Bath. STAFFORDSHIRE. 81. — Burslem ( County). — 9th inst., a pneumatic safety bicycle, No. 105011 on frame, transfer " Swift" in gilt letters on top bar, " H. K. Hales" on seat pillar tube, enamelled black, usual parts plated, 28- in. wheels, Dunlop 1898 tyres, 100 gear, block chain, dropped handle- bar, Brampton pig- skin saddle, pneumatic brake, Lucas King of Bell's lamp— By A MAN, age 26, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., red face, hair and slight moustache brown ; dress, light fawn- colour cloth cycle suit, dark stockirigs, brown cap and shoes. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. SUSSEX ( East). 82 — East Grinstead ( County). — 3rd inst., by burglary, at Mays, a silver tea- pot, marked " B. J. H."; 2 sauce ladles; 1 sugar sifter : 4 pairs nut crackers ; 6 plain tea spoons ; 4 dessert ditto ; 3 odd forks, marked " T. E. H." ; 24 plain tea spoons, rat tail pattern ; 2 butter forks ; 1 fish slice and fork, with white handles, in case ; 1 fluted teapot ; 1 pair sugar tongs ; 4 table spoons ; 4 small tea ditto, beaded ; 8 fish knives and forks ; 6 dessert knives and forks ; 1 small muffineer ; 4 dessert spoons marked " T. E. H." ( all plated) ; 12 large forks; 11 small ditto; 6 dessert spoons ( all shell pattern and gold plated); 1 gilt travelling clock in red leather case, marked " M. B. H " ; 1 pair women's button boots, " Cook, Bury Street, St. James," on inside ; 1 pair ditto golosh boots ; 1 small brass lock and chain ; and a money order for £ 4 4s. Id., payable to R. Wilson- Hoare, East Grinstead. Information to Supt, Relf, East Grinstead. £ 100 REWARD. 83.— Brighton ( Borough).— 9th inst., from a hotel, 1 diamond cluster necklace, with a drop between each cluster, snap fastening and safety chain; 1 large oval- shaped diamond pendant, with a large pear- shaped pearl drop ; 1 half- hoop diamond bracelet, set with 11 fine diamonds; 1 sapphire and diamond scroll and ring bracelet, with flexible curb and ring bands ; 1 bracelet with two clusters of diamonds, with sapphire in centre, on narrow gold band ; 2 bracelets with padlocks ( made from an Albert); 1 snake pattern bracelet with three gold balls ; 1 large flexible bracelet with heart - shaped pendant; 1 slender Roman bangle with 7 coins attached, one side engraved " Roma" and reverse " Ricordo" ( one letter on each coin); 1 narrow band bracelet with large Cairngorm; 1 large oval- shaped diamond cluster brooch with large straw- colour diamond weighing 4^ cts. in centre with leaves studded with diamonds around ; 1 small diamond crescent brooch : 1 bar brooch, set with one sapphire and two diamonds ; 1 arrow- shaped brooch, with place for a stone ; 1 ring, set two rows of diamonds ; 1 diamond cluster ring; 1 gipsy ring, set three diamonds between two bands ; 1 wide band ring with inscription inside ; 1 ring, set three turquoise ( one discoloured); 1 antique ring, set large pale green stone ; I lady's gold watch, chased back ( very old); 1 lady's gold Albert; 1 fine gold neckchain ; 1 set of French jewellery, consisting of a flexible bracelet, band bracelet, a pair of earrings, brooch, large cross, and two shawl pins, 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1899. all set with red and blue paste; 1 large plain silver gilt cross; 1 small paste comb. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton, by whom the above reward will be paid to any person or persons giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. , 84.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— 19th Inst., a red morocco leather jewel case, about 12 in. by 9 in., lined red, containing :— A diamond crescent brooch, in blue case, lined with blue, " Barnet, Jeweller, Strand," inside ; 1 long gold bar broach, heart in centre, set with a green stone, five or six pearls each side, in blue leather case; 1 inlaid Toledo brooch ; 1 brooch, an alligator's tooth, mounted in gold ; 1 gold double- bow brooch, connected with chain, set with turquoise ; 1 gold narrow band bracelet, set with diamonds, with safety chain ; 1 gold bracelet, composed of five rings, each set with a diamond; 1 gold wire bracelet, set with opal and small diamonds around; 1 gold curb chain bracelet, set turquoise and pearls alternately; 6 or 7 silver bangles ( 1 with foreign coins around); 2 gold bracelets, double row of half balls ( Roman pattern) ; 1 small round red enamelled locket, about size of a shilling, set diamond in centre, and pearls around ; 1 necklet, five rows of red corals; 1 pair of gold Roman earrings, Gipsy pattern ; 1 paste buckle ; 1 silver Roman spoon, " The House of Nero " in Latin on back ; 2 dozen small coral pins ; 1 small gold case, Egyptian characters outside and a mummy inside; 1 gold twisted scarf pin; 1 silver Roumanian hat pin, has a loop for chain ; 1 old shagreen box, about 5 in. by 3 in., oval top; 1 double- bar brooch, rows of balls down centre and 2 each end; 1 lady's blue enamel keyless watch, No. 9946, small piece of enamel chipped off back, white dial, gold figures, blue enamel bow attached, in blue velvet case ; 1 game- cock brooch, body large pearl, legs black enamel, head and comb red enamel, hackle and tail set with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds ; 2 small silver boxes ( 1 George III. vinaigrette, the other hat- box shape, 1 hinge broken). Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. 85.— Hastings ( Borough).— 13th inst., an 18 ct. gold keyless chronograph repeater hunter watch, plain case, No. 3110 ; 1 silver English lever hunter keyless watch, three- quarter plate, " Wes- ton, Hastings, British Horological Society's Dip- loma " engraved on top plate, gold knob winder — Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN, 1st, age 30 to 35, height about 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, dark moustache. 2nd, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, light moustache ; wearing brown overcoat and soft felt hat. 16th inst., a double- breasted dark blue Melton cloth overcoat, black velvet collar, lined fawn colour with white stripes, sleeves lined with orange and brown striped silk, black bone buttons, chain loop on collar. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. 71 harness, round furniture, " C. R." in monogram on bridle ; and a light spring trap, painted black, picked out brown, india- rubber tyres, brown cushions. 89.— N Division.— 8th inst., a bay mare, aged, 16 hands, white star on forehead, badly over at knees, in poor condition ; wearing bridle, collar, hames and traces. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. STAFFORDSHIRE. 90 Burton- on- Trent ( County).— 17th October, a bay hack mare, rising four, 15 hands, docked tail, long mane, thick coat, white star on forehead, little white on both hind fetlocks, broken to harness, in good condition. Information to Supt. Hicklin, Burton- on- Trent. PROPERTY FOUND. BERKSHIRE. 91.— Reading ( Borough).— Offered for sale, 14th inst., a lady's 18 ct. gold keyless half hunter watch, No. 58930, plain back, monogram " C. F. W." engraved on back, bow missing. Information to Capt. Henderson, Chief Con- stable, Reading. . MISCELLANEOUS. SUSSEX ( East). 92.— Hastings ( Borough).— Between 9 p. m. 15th, and 9 a. m. 16th inst.— CHARLES HENRY NEAL, tobacconist, was murdered by a bullet fired from a revolver by some person unknown, at No. 8, Pelham Arcade, Hastings. The following articles are missing from the pre- mises, a bushed hooked ward rim key about 4 inches long ; 1 lever night latch key, hollow stem, about 3j in. long; 1 blue 6 chambered revolver, fitted with ejector, maker supposed Colt, ebony side pieces to handle, 320 bore. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. SUSSEX ( West). S6.— Steyning ( County).— 29th ult., at Shoreham, 7 pool balls, 16 pyramid balls ( 15 red, I white), and a set of billiard balls— Supposed by TWO MEN, 1st, age about 25, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh ( rather blotched), hair ( short) dark brown, clean shaved, full blue eyes ; wearing, long fawn- colour overcoat, dark coat and vest, black felt hat, black and bright stripe tie, square- toed boots. 2nd, age about 28, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache light brown ; dress, light dust coat, trousers a shade darker, grey tweed cap or black felt hat, carried a brown leather bag. Identical with MEN, Case No. 62, 1st inst. Information to Supt. Hooker. Steyning. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT S7 — H Division.— 15th inst., a brown gelding Russian pony, 11 hands, aged, hind feet and blaze down face white, long mane and tail. 88.— If Division.— Since 19th \ 7atf'\ chestnut horse pony, 13 hands, aged, hind fet- locks white, several black spots on rump, sore under heel of right fore- foot, lame, short mane and tail, recently clipped; a set of brass- mounted APPREHENSIONS. 93.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— JOHN HENRY, Office No. 3318- 98, Case No. 22, 3rd February last. 94.— Wiltshire, Swindon ( County).— ELIZABETH TITCOMBE, Case No. 57, and MARTIN ROSS, Case No. 58, 17th ult. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT WARWICKSHIRE. 95.— Kenilwarth ( County).— For abscond- ing from the Weston Reformatory, 11th inst.— FREDERICK BROOKE, age 17, height 5 ft. 1* in., stiff build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, " F. B." tattooed on back of left hand ; dress, supposed drab cord suit, blue jersey, half military socks, white calico shirt, number " 29" on clothing, trousers and vest marked " W. R. S." May endeavour to enlist. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hannah, Kenilworth. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. HAMPSHIRE. 96.— Southampton ( Borough).— Sentenced, 27th inst., to one month imprisonment for larceny — JOHN BURNS, age 43, height 5 ft. 84 in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( thin on top) and eyes brown, anchor both forearms, Annie right side chest, heart and spear centre of chest, burn mark right arm, mole left shoulder, cut mark centre back of head ; dress, brown tweed coat, dark tweed vest, dark stripe trousers, spotted muffler, dark cap. A labourei ; native of Macclesfield. States he has resided at Notting Hill, London. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 97.— Peterborough ( Liberty of).— Com- mitted for trial at Quarter Sessions, 4th prox., for arson— AVITFORT ANGLE, an Italian, age 62, height 5 ft. 8J in., hair, whiskers, and moustache grey, eyes hazel, speaks English imperfectly, stoops when walking; dress, drab jacket, cord trousers, cloth cap. A tramp. Information to Supt. Blackmail, Peterborough. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 98.— W Division.— Since 25th inst., by housebreaking, 1 pair field glasses, in black morocco case, red lining; 1 pair brass and ivory opera glasses, in black leather case, red lining; 3 silver Geneva watches ( one out of repair ; 2 ladies', one chased back, one plain); 2 ladies' silver Alberts ; 1 silver tie pin, horseshoe pattern, set three stones ( one or two missing) ; 1 silver oval- shape locket, " Papa " thereon, containing photo- graph of a gentleman ; 1 gold- gilt muff chain, small links ; 4 plain gold studs ; 1 gold tie ring, three holes ( one large, two small); 2 gold sleeve links and scarf pin, in black leather case, lined red; 1 gold bangle, horseshoe pattern ; 5 lace brooches, various ( one gold, set pebbles; 1 set turquoise, bee pattern ; one turquoise and paste diamonds, oblong pattern); 1 brass chain, curb pattern. Information to be forwarded to thf Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ESSEX. 99.- Brentwood ( County).— 23rd inst., at Romford, 3 sets of harness ( 1 cob size, brass mounted, spliced on near side; 1 nickel- plated, " G. P." on blinkers, saddle and breechings, cob size ; 1 old, white metal mounts, collar lined with blue, indistinct initials on blinkers and breechings). Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood. ^ fSy PROPERTY RECOVERED. HAMPSHIRE. 100.— Aldershot ( County).— Overcoats, & c., Case No. 72, 17th ult., and bicycles, Case No. 67, 22nd September and Case No. 69, 22nd inst., and thief arrested. APPREHENSIONS. 101. — Sussex ( West), Worthing ( County). — EDWARD STANDING, alias DOGGY, Case No. 54.