THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1900. VOL. XVII., No. 1674. REaULA- TIOBTS. 1. All announcements for insertion WI the POLICE GAZETTE, and all commmiications relating t,< them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OP THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought mill be inseHed 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 awl address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of 15s. per portrait, and of Is. 6d. per photo- graph 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 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. Announcements conccrniTig stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and, as far as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Jdditor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all eases the officer signing the reqvs. st, for the insertion of any announcement will he 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 paymenU must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. R. ANDERSON, Editor. 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 hope of 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. ( ft) 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, holding out 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 ( d), 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 :— £ 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. [ Insert name and address 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 and conviction of the thief and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W., or to any Police Station. [ Insert name and address of the Printer.] APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— For obtaining goods by false pre- tences in Germany— FRIEDRICH MUTZ, alias ALBERT MOTTS, age 39, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion pale, hair and moustache light brown, eyes black. A carpet dealer ; native of Berlin. Extradition warrant issued. 2.— D Division.— For embezzling £ 3 12s. — DANIEL CLANCEY, age 36, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown ; dress, dark morning coat and vest, grey trousers, black hard felt hat. A native of Forest Gate. Warrant issued. 3.— D Division.— For stealing 2 gold bracelets and a gold brooch— DICK RICHMOND, age 37, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar over right eye ; dress, blue mixture jacket suit, tweed cap. A native of Manchester. Warrant issued. 4.— E Division.— For stealing, 7th ult., £ 71 and a postal order for 7s. 6d.— FREDERICK BAGGETT, age 28, height about 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion dark, thin features, hair and slight mous- tache dark brown, bad teeth. A barman ; native of London. Warrant issued. 5.— K Division.— For stealing a set of harness ( recovered)— THOMAS LEIGH, age 24, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair brown, eyes black, scar left elbow, right fore- arm, both sides of forehead, left thigh, 2 on left shin and 3 on right shin ; dress, supposed blue overcoat, brown jacket suit. A horse coper or dealer ; native of Bethnal Green. Warrant issued. 6.— I" Division.— For embezzling £ 1 14s. — LIONEL EDWARD ALBERT SANDY, age 23, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes grey ; dress, dark overcoat, grey tweed trousers, black hard felt hat. A van traveller; native of Lambeth. Warrant issued. 7.— V Division.— For larceny ( servant)— BRUCE MOORE, alias BERTIE MORRIS, age 22, height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion very pale, long thin face, hair dark, clean shaved, eyes dark brown ; dress, dark jacket suit, black bowler hat, lace boots, sometimes wears a light fawn coloured dust coat. A native of Croydon, Surrey. Warrant issued. 8.— V Division.— For obtaining credit to the amount of £ 40 13s. 3d. while being an undis- charged bankrupt— JOHN DAVID HOOPER, age 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and heavy moustache dark ; dress, long light over- coat, dark trousers, high silk hat. A public house manager. Warrant issued. 9 — Thames Division. — For larceny ( ship)— JOHN JAMES LONG, age about 19, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair light, thin face, burn or scald scar one side of jaw ; dress, blue overcoat, trousers and cap, blucher boots, may be wearing a blue guernsey. A cook or ordinary seaman ; may be found at Sailors' Homes. Absconded 27th ult. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 10.— For obtaining meat by a worthless cheque on 19th ult.— SAMUEL FAUST, a Russian Jew, age 50, height 5 ft. 9 in., very stout build, com- plexion fair, hair ( turning grey) dark, clean shaved, eyes grey ; dress, dark suit, tweed cap. A butcher; late of Union Street, E. Warrant issued. Not to be anested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. A YRSHIRE. 11. — Ayr { Burgh). — For embezzling £ 62 lis. 2d. between 2nd May, 1898, and 5th ult. — 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 ult. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable McKay, Police Chambers, Ayr. BERKSHIRE. 12. — Clewer ( County). — For obtaining money by false pretences, 3rd inst., at Sunning- hill SMITH, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair dark, clean shaved; dress, black coat and vest, dark stripe trousers, black bowler hat, of good address. He obtains money on the pretence of having in his charge orphan children whom he wants to send to a Home. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Borlase, Clewer, Windsor. 13.— Newbury { County). •— For stealing, 6th inst., a new brown Chesterfield overcoat, double- breasted, brown bone buttons— WALTER JAMES COOLEY, age 25, height 5 ft, 6± in., complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes grey, slight hair lip, ship tattooed right arm; dress, dark jacket, brown cord trousers, dark cap. May seek employment at paper mills. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robotham, Newbury. 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TuesDAY, JANUARY 30, 1900. M - Reading ( Borough.).— For stealing £ 5 by a trick on 27Th ult.— HUBERT RUTLAND BRANDRAM, olios EDWARD BELLOW, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, full round face, hair light brown ( Mtl on top), long light moustache ; dress, black frock coat and vest, grey tweed trousers, light check cap, some- times wears hard hat; of good address and smart appearance. He takes respectable lodgings, arid advertises for a business manager to assist him in his dramatic recitals, & c., and for a smart lad to act as companion, cashier, or pianist— from whom he generally manages to secure a sum of money. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Henderson, Chief Constable, Reading. CHESHIRE. 15.— Egremont { County).- For stealing, 9th inst.. at West Kirby, 1 gold keyless Geneva watch, open face ; maker, Russell, Liverpool: 1 gold graduated Albert with silver match box attached, a black Russia leather purse containing a first- class railway ticket from Liverpool to West Kirby, and £ 3 10s.— A MAN. giving the name of JAMES ROBERTSON, age about 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion ruddy, hair ( cut short, turning grey) brown, large Roman nose ; dress, black morning coat, dark trousers, black tie, stand- up collar, long fawn colour overcoat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Mcdonald, Egremont. CUMBERLAND. 16.— 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. DENBIGHSHIRE. 17.— Denbigh ( County).— For embezzling £ 2 10s. Sd„ and other sums — ROBERT E. HUGHES, a surveyor, age 24 to 26, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, hair light brown, mous- tache brown, sharp thin features, smartly dressed; usually wears tanned leggings, also heavy gold ring on left third finger. May endeavour to go abroad. Warrant issued. Not to be apprehended out of the United King- dom. Information to Supt. Jones, Denbigh. DORSETSHIRE. 18.— Dorchester { County).— For stealing, 6th inst. at Portland, 1 clipping machine; 1 singeing lamp ; 1 chamois leather, and 4 stable brushes— JOSEPH PICKETT, age 59, height 5 ft. 11^ in., complexion fair, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, scar over right eyebrow, small of back, outside right elbow, both shins, 2nd left finger, and left knee : dress, dark grey jacket, cord breeches, box cloth leggings, tweed cap. A stableman ; native of Stoke, Bucks. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Burden, Dorchester. 19.— Poole { County). — For burglary, 30th ult., and stealing jewellery, concerned with MEN, Case No. 41— A MAN, age about 27, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., rather thin face, long light moustache, long prominent nose ; wearing blue Melton overcoat with velvet collar, black bowler hat, trousers frayed at bottoms. He is believed to have in his possession 50 22 ct. wedding rings, marked " H. & S."; 6 ladies' diamond rings, half hoop pattern ; and a lady's small antique gold gem watch, rubies and pearls all round. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hains Poole. ESSEX. 20.— Brentwood { County).— For embezz- ling 4s.— JAMES SEDDON, age 17, height 5 ft. i in., complexion fair, hair light brown, weak legs ; dress, black suit and cap ; a native of Brentwood. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood. 21.— Epping { County).— For obtaining, 20th ult., 4 gold rings by a fictitious cheque, No. ' 41849, on the London Provident Bank, 51, Moor- gate Street, City.— G. MEEARS, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair, and beard ( pointed) dark brown ; wearing dark blue overcoat and black hard felt hat. He called at a jeweller's and selected rings to half the amount of the cheque, which he left with the shopkeeper requesting that the change be forwarded to an address that he would notify him in. a day or so. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Womack, Epping. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 22. — Staple Hill ( County).— For failing to report Supervisee FREDERICK ALPASS, Office No, 1893- 97, age 50, height 5. ft 6 in., com- plexion swarthy, hair and eyes brown ; scar both eyebrows, outer corner right eye and back right hand. Native of Westerleigh, Gloucestershire. Sentenced at Gloucester, 6th January, 1897, to I. months hard labour and 3 years police supervision for stealing rabbits. 17621). Warrant issued. Information to Superintendent Cooke, Staple Hill. HAMPSHIRE. 23— Gosport ( County).— for deserting his wife and family— JAMES KEANE, age 35, height 6 ft., complexion dark, hair black, eyes grey, scar left side of face, left eye partly closed. A native of Clongedad, Clare. Has served in the Army. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Silver, Gosport. KENT. 24. Maidstone( Borough).— For neglecting and abandoning his daughter, age 13— CHARLES COSTEN, age about 56, height about 5 ft. 4 in., thick set, long face, hair nearly white, whiskers grey eyes, blue, very large front teeth ; dress, blue reefer jacket, cardigan jacket, dark cord trousers, black and white scarf, brown cap, new black leather leggings, nailed boots. A labourer or carman. Is a pensioner of the Royal Horse Artillery. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Mackintosh, Maidstone. LANARKSHIRE. 25.— Glasgow ( City). — For embezzling £ 495 while acting as treasurer to the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners— JAMES JOHNSTON, age 32, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and rather heavy moustache brown, bushy eyebrows, short nose. A joiner ; native of Fifeshire. Absconded 17th or 18th ult. May endeavour to go abroad. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 26.— Bolton ( County). — For embezzlement at Belmont, between 27th Nov. and 4th ult.— 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. 27.— Blackpool ( Borough).— For stealing a silver keyless watch, gold button, 12 Roman and 12 plain red figures inside representing 21 hours, No. 326506, maker " Monk," Bolton, gold curb Albert with small hammer as pendant attached ; an umbrella, dark bone handle, gold mount, " W. Hilton " thereon ; and a purse containing £ 5 10s.— A man giving the name of JAMES RICHARDS, age about 50, height 5ft. 8 or 9 in., broad shoulders, complexion fresh, hair nearly white, thin in front, bald on top, short grey moustache, Roman nose; dress, black worsted suit ( square- cut double- breasted jacket), black over- coat with velvet collar, stand- up collar, black tie, hard felt hat, lace boots. He stayed at an hotel, and left 2nd inst. without paying his bill. Stated he had been a butcher, and had also been in the wine, spirit, and cigar trade. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Derham, Blackpool. 28.— Bootle ( Borough).— For embezzlement — THOMAS NORTON, age 25, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair black, clean shaved; dress, fawn colour dust coat, dark trousers, light brown hard hat, stand- up collar, of smart appearance, speaks with slight Irish - American accent. A grocer, lately employed as collector for the Singer Co.; absconded 4th inst. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Cumming, Bootle. NORFOLK. 29- 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 ult., accompanied by his wife, age about 35. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Baldwin, Docking. 30 Norwich ( City). For stealing 22,000 bricks— GEORGE QUANTRELL, age 38, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, long thin face, high cheek bones, pointed nose, hair and moustache light brown, carries his right shoulder higher than oilier; wearing long rough black coat, black hard hat and wrapper. May seek employment as a boot finisher or butcher. Frequents low public houses. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Winch, Norwich. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 31.- Daventry ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences at Crick, between 11th and 16th ult.— A MAN, age about 41), 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. £ 1 REWARD. 32.— 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 such information as will lead to the arrest of Sanders. £ 2 REWARD. 33.— Berwick ( Borough).— For neglecting to maintain his family— ROBERT HERBERT- SON, age 37, height 5 ft. 3| 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. OXFORDSHIRE. 34.— 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 frock coat, light mixture plaid trousers, light cloth cap. A watch and clock cleaner; native of Colchester. Absconded 9th ult. Warrant issued, Information to Inspector Porter, Burford. 35.— Oxford { County).— For stealing, 4th inst., from Cowley Barracks, a brown Gladstone bag, brass fittings, double locks, several labels thereon, including Continental, containing about 7 coloured shirts, soft fronts ; 2 pairs pants ; 2 vests;. 12 handkerchiefs; sponge, clothes, and hairbrushes; comb; sleeping suit; blue flannel coat and vest; all marked A. S. W.; 1 pair scissors— CHARLES BALDWIN ( supposed false), age about 23, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair ( inclined to curl) black, slight moustache dark, scar l ight elbow : dress, blue serge jacket suit, dark cap, lace boots. May endeavour to enlist. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Oxfordshire Constabulary, Oxford. STAFFORDSHIRE. 36.— Burslem ( County).— For stealing, 29th ult,, 4 geese ( recovered) — JOHN WILLIAM COOPER, age about 26 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in,, complexion, hair, slight moustache, and eyes dark ; dress, dark coat and vest, cord trousers, dark cap, clogs. A labourer ; native of Hanley. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. SUFFOLK. 37.- Ipswich ( Borough) For obtaining money and food by false pretences— J PHILIP PENROSE, age 21, height 6 ft. 3 in., weight about 12 stones, complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar left side of neck and over left eye, mole on back of one hand ; well educated ; dress, dark navy blue suit, red tie, black hard felt hat, brown lace boots. Consorts with theatricals. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Col. Russell, Chief Con- stable, Ipswich. FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1900. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. — * 3 SURREY. 42.— Chertsey { County),— For stealing, 1st inst., at Bagshot, a letter containing the pension paper of James Ward, 2nd West Yorkshire Regi- ment— A MAn, age about 2( 1, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair brown, turns his feet out, and appears weak in the ankles, women tattooed on forearms. Has in his possession a discharge from the Royal Artillery in name of John Hurst. Stays at common lodging- houses. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT : S8.— N Division.— For stealing £ 160— ERNEST LAWRENCE, a public- house manager, age 23, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion OXFORDSHIRE. 10.— Oxford ( City).— For embezzlement— LIONEL ARTHUR HARRIS, age 21, height about 6 ft., slight build, complexion pale, hair light brown, may be wearing blue serge or grey- pale, hair brown, eyes blue, long neck, small youthful- looking face, nervous manner ; dress, dark grey overcoat with velvet collar, blue serge trousers, high collar, dark bowler hat, wide brim. A native of West Ham. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. suit. A clerk; native of Oxford Absconded l"> tli ult., had with him a brown leather kit bag " L. H." thereon. a volunteer ; is fond of the company of soldiers, and may endeavour to enlist, or leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Cole, City Police, Oxford. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS IN CUSTODY. DORSETSHIRE. 41.— Poole { County).-— Committed for trial at Assizes, 18th inst., for burglary and stealing a large quantity of jewellery— JAMES THOMAS ( supposed false), age 48, height 4 ft. 11£ in., com- plexion fair, hair and moustache sandy, eyes hazel, small lump top of right ear, cat mark back of head, boil scar back of neck, scar bridge of nose, small wart below right eye, " J. T." and cross tattooed on left arm, ring middle tinger left hand, " J " right arm, mole left buttock. States he is a native of Liverpool.— HENRY DAWSON ( sup- posed false), age 48, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache sandy, eyep DORSETSHIRE. 3'.).— Dorchester { County).— For stealing, "> th November last, 10 sheep ( recovered) — FREDERICK COGANS, alias THOMAS, age about 25, height 5 ft. 11J in., complexion very fresh, freckled face, hair light sandy, may have recent cut marks back of head, slouching gait; dress, blue serge suit, grey skull cap. A cattle drover ; native of Bristol. Had with him a well- bred brown greyhound. Absconded 7th Novem- ber. May be found in company of low horse dealers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Burden, Dorchester. ( bleared) grey, no eyelashes, < S- shape scar behind and below right side lower jaw, deep crescent shape scar centre of forehead. States he is a native of New York. Both supposed previously convicted. Concerned with MAN, Case No. 19. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hains, Poole. SUSSEX ( East). 43.— Brighton ( Borough),— For stealing, 2nd iust., a small cash box and £ 22.15s.; 1 lady's gold keyless watch, short gold chain with bar attached ; 1 lady's silver watch, glass and hands bioken, silver chi'. in with bar attached; 1 old gold ring, 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1900. set amethyst, " MEK " and date inside ; 1 gilt ring, set paste diamond ; 1 dress ring, set small stones; 1 wedding ring ; and a sealskin handbag— MARY JONES, age 23, medium height, stout build, com- plexion pale, hair and eyes dark; dress, black dress, black jacket, trimmed braid, black hat; carried an umbrella with silver top, and has a hat box containing a grey and red blouse. Portrait may be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 44.— Hastings { Borough).— On commitment warrant for non- payment of a fine and costs im- posed for being drunk while in charge of a horse. — GEORGE HOLDER, age 25, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair ( short) sandy, clean shaved, eyes grey; dress, dark brown jacket, and vest, drab breeches, brown leggings, black hard felt hat. A stableman or coachman ; native of Hastings. 45 — Hastings { Borough). — For stealing, 30th ult., a mahogany box, about 6 in. by 3 in., containing £ 3 10s. and a postal order for 4s.— JAMES BANKS, age 23, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion fair, hair light brown, clean shaved ; dress, dark grey suit, brown hard felt hat, cycling shoes. Fond of cycling and billiards. Stateil he was a traveller in the cigar trade, and had in bis pos- session catalogues, " Henry May, General Mer- chant, Sand Pits, Birmingham," thereon. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. SUSSEX ( West). 46 — Horsham ( County).— For obtaining S gold rings by a fictitious cheque— J. MAIZELS, age 44 to 48. height about 5 ft. C 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. Information to Supt. Byrne, Horsham. WARWICKSHIRE. 47.— Birmingham { City).— For unlawful wounding, 25th ult,— RICHARD CORBETT, age 17, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair brown ; wearing old dark clothes and cap.— FREDERICK CORBETT, age ID, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, anchor, heart, sailor and soldier tattooed right forearm, bracelet right wrist, heart back right hand, indistinct marks left forearm, burn scar back of left hand ; dress, light suit, dark muffler and cap. A bricklayer; native of Bir- mingham. Was sentenced 18th February last to 9 months imprisonment for burglary. They may endeavour to enlist. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Rafter, Bir- mingham. WILTSHIRE. 18.— Salisbury [ County).— For being con- cerned with others in custody, charged with housebreaking at Milford, 22nd ult.— WILLIAM GEORGE, alias STYLES, age about 25, height 5 ft, 7 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue, Faith, Hope and Charity on one arm ; dress, brown plaid coat ( raised seams), and vest, Haps over pockets, brown cord trousers, brown billy- cock hat, old lace boots. A rag and bone gatherer. Is accompanied by a woman, age about 20, height 4 ft. 10 in., very slight build, complexion fair, hair light, wearing black dress, black straw sailor hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Longstone, Fisherton, Salisbury. 49.— Swindon ( County).— For stealing 15s., 21st ult. — 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. WORCESTERSHIRE. 50. Evesham ( Cnunty).— For stealing tools, lbth ult., at Hampton— THOMAS CRITTLE age about 4.'), height about 5 ft, 9 in., slightly round- shouldered, complexion, hair, and moustache dark • dress, dark jacket, cord trousers, hard hat, strong lace boots. A millstone dresser; native of Wilt- shire. Warrant issued. ill-- Evesham { County).— For larceny ( ser- vant)— FREDERICK WILLIAM FLETCHER age 21, height 5 ft, 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh' hair dark brown ; dress, dark coat and vest, light grey trousers, black bowler hat, red tie, button boots. A footman or groom. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Cope, Evesham. 52 - Kings Heath { County).- For stealing 29th u It., at Selly Oak, a silver watch ( supposed Geneva) ; 1 heavy silver curb pattern chain, heart shaped shield ( gold centre, initials r. IV en graved thereon) attached; 1 fawn coloured silk handkerchief, flowered; a leather purse jug shape, containing £ 1 19s. 3d.- WALTER BRISCOE, age about 22, height 5 ft. 5 or b in., complexion ruddy, hair inclined to sandy, slight moustache ginger; dress ( supposed), grey suit, dark blue double- breasted overcoat, dark peak cap, lace boots. A baker. Warrant issued. 53 Kings Heath ( County).- For wound- ing with intend to do grievous bodily harm, .. n inst.— JOHN TOMKINS, age fiO, height about 5 ft, 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes grey ; wearing cord trousers, leggings, and heavy boots. A fisli hawker. Information to Supt. Wasley, Kings Heath. 54 — Worcester ( City).— For stealing, 1st inst., a pneumatic safety bicycle, " Coventry Hunter," 28 in. wheels, Dunlop tyres, humber gear case, Westwood rims, high handle bars, Brooks's saddle, brake, mudguards, and bell, transfer on head " Coventry Humber " WHEELER, alias HOLT, age about 26, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, hair dark, clean shaved ; dress, brown jacket, breeches and leg- gings, light cap, stand- up collar, lace boots; the appearance of a farmer. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Byrne, Wor- cester. _ YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 55.— York { City).— For stealing, 3rd inst., a cash box, containing £ 5 ; a cheque- book on the Woodbridge Bank, Slough ; 1 nickel silver key- less watch, leather guard attached ; 1 brown leather kit bag, supposed initials " R. G." on side — JAMES SMITH, age 21, height 5 ft. 54 ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, wart back of right hand, small wart above navel, scar right side of chin, of smart appearance ; dress, dark grey mixture jacket suit; an officer's servant. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, York. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. CUMBERLAND. 56 — Penrith ( County).— Committed for trial at assizes, 20th inst,, for larceny— FREDERICK CHARLES GREEN, alias FREDERICK RITCHINGS, age 29, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes brown. A groom ; native of Ciren- cester. Previously convicted at Lincoln, Gloucester, Lichfield, and Preston. Information to Supt. Bell, Penrith. ESSEX. 57.— Southend - on - Sea { County). — Committed for trial at next adjourned Quarter Sessions at Chelmsford, for stealing a gelding— JOHN RICHES, alias LEE, age 24, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, very deaf, large scar back of head, anchor, " J. R., I Love N. W." tattooed right forearm, star back of right hand, anchor, cross and heart, anchor, heart and crown left forearm, leaf back of left hand, indistinct tattoo marks left forearm ; dress, dark jacket and vest, dark grey trousers, grey cap, lace boots. Travels the country with low boxing booths. Information to Supt Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea. HAMPSHIRE. 58.— Southampton ( Borough). — Com- mitted for trial at West Hampshire Assizes, charged with an unnatural offence on the high seas— JAMES BROWN, a negro, age 34, height 5 ft, 9 ill., stout build, scar back and right side of head, right of neck, right forearm, back of left hand, 2 inside right calf, 3 on thigh, 5 on left leg, and 2 on thigh. A native of Nova Scotia. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. ' PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 59 — L Division.— 23rd ult., a black trunk With brown straps, " C. H. II." in white letters on top, containing a lady's covert coat, maker Lionels, Sloane Street; 1 brown cloth dress trimmed pale blue satin, turquoise heart buttons' maker Woollands ; 1 black Viola skirt over black silk; 1 black crepe blouse, trimmed cream lace; 1 black cloth gown, green velvet on collar, maker Woollands ; 1 pair patent leather boots, makers Allen & Bridges; 1 pair shoes; 3 or 4 white shirts, maker Goodman, Sloane Street; 1 plaid silk tie; a quantity of underclothing; 1 American harp zither; 1 hat box, with black corners, " C. H. H." in white letters on top, containing a black satin hat, trimmed black ostrich feather, paste buckle, maker Mrs. Congdon ; mink fur toque, trimmed roses, maker Valerie; 1 brown leather dressing case in canvas cover, containing silver mounted bottles, 1 hair brush, 1 hat do., 1 clothes do., and usual ivory fittings, 1 small beaten silver clock in red velvet case ( French make) ; 1 five- stone diamond ring in case ; 1 pearl and diamond do. : 1 small diamond ring, " R. 1'." engraved inside ; 1 gold signet ring, ' skull and cross bones and Quandum in Rabus Intone " engraved thereon ; 1 gold snake ring ; 1 gold Mizpah ring; 1 wedding ring, joined several times; 1 pair gold eye- glasses ( old fashioned), long gold chain attached ; 1 old fashioned round locket, glass on one side, white heather inside ; 1 blue enamelled heart; 1 green enamel ivy leaf ; 1 cheque book on the National and Provincial Bank ; some note paper, stamped " 20, Half- Moon . Street " ; and lady's toilets.- 60. — T Division• — 1st inst., by shop- breaking, 1 gent's 18 ct. Swiss lever watch, No. 91617 ; 1 14 ct. do., No. 37207 ; 1 do. 9 ct. No. 37096; 1 18 ct. do. half hunter, No. 36864; 1 14 ct. do.. No. 1480933 ; 1 lady's 14 ct. horizontal, gold dial, No. 110778; 3 18 ct, do., Nos. 92293, 85342, and 100761; 1 18 ct, Swiss lever, No. 93300; 2 18 ct horizontal, gold dials, Nos. 85307, 84980 ; 1 18 ct. centrique, No. 151814 ; 2 I t ct. Nos. 133880, 153451; 5 9 ct.. Nos. 37014, 150118, 151292, 51801, 103118; 2 9 ct. kev winders, Nos. 151218, 151235; 3 14 ct. gent's keyless, enamelled dials, Nos. 93953, 153625, 1557208 ; 3 18 ct, Swiss levers, Nos. 86922,100743, 85373 ; 1 14 ct., No. 104207; 1 9 ct., No. 103091; I 14 ct. half- hunter, No. 65968; 1 lady's 14 ct. keyless horizontal half- hunter, No. 151112; 1 lady's 18 ct., No. 65339; 1 lady's 14 ct., No. 66219; I lady's 18 ct., Omega gold dome, No. 1557218; 2 lady's 18 ct. horizontal half- hunters, Nos. 63831, 87622 ; 1 lady's 14 ct.. No. 94068 ; 14 9 ct. wedding rings, Nos. 215 to 228 ; 5 18 ct. do., Nos. 210 to 214 ; 9 9ct. keepers. Nos. 61 to 69 ; 15 9 ct. signet, Nos. 103 to 110, 116 to 118, 119, 120, and 223 to 234 ; 8 9 ct, wire pattern keepers, Nos. 70 to 77; 3 9 ct. buckle keepers, Nos. 58 to 60; 100 gold pins, Nos. 1 to 51 ; 70 bracelets, Nos. 1 to 411 40 brooches, Nos. 1 to 79; 30 pairs earrings, Nos. 1 to 21 ; 2( 1 lockets, 20 pendants and 20 charms, Nos. 1 to 35; 600 rings set various stones, Nos. 2a to 334: 20 pairs links, Nos. 1 to 35 ; 80 chains, Nos. 1 to 82 ; 6 pencil cases, Nos. 1 to 12 ; 20 sets studs ; 8 collar studs ( all gold) marked with W J O H A N K L R E or P. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. HAMPSHIRE. 61. - Cosport { County). — 9th inst., a " Trent" safety bicycle, transfer on head ( yacht with sails set and " Trent"), black enamelled, Palmer tyres, 25 or 26 in. frame, Trent saddle. Singer ritle clip on head and saddle pillar, usual parts plated, black celluloid mudguards ( detach- able), " 6214 " stamped on top of frame left side ( the figures 1 and 4 having been stamped over other figures). Information to Supt. Silver, Gosport. 61— Petersfield { County).— 29th ult., by burglary at Great ham, 2 pairs silver- plated sugar tongs ; 2 silver salt cellars ; 5 silver salt spoons ; 12 silver tea spoons; 4 silver- plated salt spoons ; all plain ; 3 silver- plated tea spoons; 1 sugar basin and sifter, reposse worked; 2 dusters marked " F. R. B." Supposed by a tramp. Information to Supt. King, Petersfield. 63.— Southampton ( Borough).— 4th inst., by shopbreaking— 210 ladies' 9, 15, and 18 ct. fancy gold dress rings, marked with Nos. varying from 1 to 800 ; 75 22 ct, wedding rings, Nos. from 3 to 320; 131 9 ct. wedding rings, Nos. from 3 to 382 ; 37 9 and 15 ct. gold curb and fancy bracelets, Nos. from 1 to 140 ; 84 gold brooches, curb and fancy pattern, Nos. 1 to 180; 32 gold twist rings, principally 18 ct., Nos. from 1 to 106 ; 41 18 ct. keeper rings, Nos. from 1 to 136 ; 136 9 ct, keeper rings, Nos. from 1 to 417; 113 9,15, and 18 ct. signet rings, Nos. from 1 to 500 ; 11 9 ct. hollow curb rings, Nos. from 1 to 110; 40 ladies' and gentlemen's diamond rings, Nos. from 1 to 286. All marked with one of the following letters— P, i, W, K, S, O, R, N, M, H, A. The rings are mostly marked W/-/-.— by A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in.,' thick set! clean shaved; wearing grey frieze overcoat, lined thick woollen black and white check ( stolen property). Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1900. TITE P O L I C E GAZETTE. 5 LANCASHIRE. 64.— Leigh ( County).— 4th inst., at Atherton, a 15 ct. gold dress ring, scroll pattern, set 3 stones, ruby in centre, brilliant at each side ; 1 do., cluster setting in rubies, with large ruby in centre, " F." marked inside; 1 9 ct. gold oval brooch, about 1} in. long, gold ball in centre— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 23, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair parted in centre, slight moustache light, large oval tattoo mark left forearm, 2 silver rings on left little finger ( one buckle and strap pattern), band on left wrist; dress, blue or black serge suit, black muffler with blue stripe, grey cap, lace boots. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. SUFFOLK. 65. — Ipswich ( Borough). — 6 inst., by shopbreaking, 39 9 ct. gold fancy rings, makers Pendleton and Sons, probably marked " P. & S.," ; 36 9 and 18 ct. gold signet do. ( including 12 9 ct. solid rings), nearly all- marked " D. & F."; 1 3- stone diamond gipsy ring; 1 5- stone do. J hoop do., marked " E." ; 1 3- stone do. and sapphire do., marked " G. 0." ; 1 single- stone do. do. ( mourning); 10 small fancy do., set pearls and corals ; 5 do. fancy rings ; 16 ladies' Geneva watches, marked " L. W." in back of case; 6 silver do.; 6 silver English lever do., " A. Wixley, Lowestoft," on dial and plate; 1 18 ct. gold English lever watch, open face, " John Walker, Cornhill," on dial, No. 9434, " K. Bellairs," on inner dome, a crest on outside of case ; 1 18 ct. gold demi- hunter English lever watch, } plate, staff broken ; 1 do. ( keyless), loose back ; 3 ladies' oxydised watches; 2 silver English lever do. ; 3 silver Genevas ; 1 lady's do.; 1 do. gold do.; 24 pairs of 9 and 15 ct. gold links, marked " D. & F."; 12 pairs of gold fronted links ; 8 pairs of silver do.; 15 to 18 gent's 9 ct, gold Alberts ; 1 15 ct. do. ; 17 ladies' 9 ct. do.; 7 ladies' gold Alberts, small pattern ; 25 gold seals; 11 silver seals and compasses; 30 9 and 15 ct. gold scarf pins; 1 pearl pin; 1 single pearl pin; 1 diamond and pearl pin; 1 7- stone diamond horseshoe pin ; 1 opal and diamond pin and stud ; 1 single diamond pin ; 1 brown pearl; 1 diamond and sapphire horseshoe pin ; 1 small trefoil pin, diamond, ruby and sapphire; 1 large 15 ct gold bracelet, curb pattern ; 1 pair of single pearl earrings ; 1 diamond brooch, flower shape, set with about 120 rose diamonds ; 40 9 and 15 ct. gold studs, includ- ing 2 single stone diamond studs; 24 9 and 15 ct. gold brooches ; 22 9 and 15 ct. safety brooches ; 5 silver pencil cases, plain and engraved : 48 9 and 15 ct. gold charms.— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN, 1st age 35 to 40, height 6 ft., weight 15 stones, complexion swarthy, red face, hair and stiff mous- tache dark, toes slightly turned inwards ; wearing blue melton overcoat, hard felt hat ; 2nd, age 26, height 5 ft. 10 in., weight 13 or 14 stones, com- plexion and hair dark, clean shaved ; dress, dark melton overcoat, dark trousers, hard felt hat. Both of theatrical appearance. Information to Lieut. Col. Russell, Chief Con- stable, Ipswich. SUSSEX ( East). 66.— Brighton ( Borough).— Since 1st inst., a black leather jewel case, " W. E. R. P." in gold letters on top ; 1 lady's gold watch, white dial; 1 gold chain, large links and 2 seals ; 3 silver serviette rings ; 1 set of 6 blue enamel and gold buttons ; 1 set of 6 Scotch stone and gold buttons ; 1 French coin ( silver); 5 black- handle razors; 2 white hair brushes, black ebony backs ; 2 hat brushes, " L " thereon ; 1 bottle of " Phulnana " scent; 1 silver flask, monogram " W. E. R. P." engraved thereon ; 1 do., with silver cup and stopper ; 1 glass flask with silver cup and stopper, leather cover; 1 pair black and aluminium opera glasses; 1 cut- glass scent bottle, chased silver stopper; several silver mounts of dressing- bag bottles ; and a number of silver articles, some with 3 battle- axes with " Libertas Veritas Justitia " engraved underneath, some with monogram " L. E. R. P." engraved thereon. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. WA R WICKSHIRE. 67.— Stratford- on- Avon ( County).— 4th inst., by housebreaking, at Wootton Wawen, ) lady's silver watch, open face, white dial; 1 gold wedding ring ; 1 twisted gold ring ; 1 Indian gold brooch with tiger in jungle, rather large ; 1 amethyst brooch set in silver; several small brooches ; 1 button set with imitation diamonds ; 1 silver ring ; 1 old- fashioned gold brooch with glass centre, hair therein; 1 silver cross attached to a piece of silk ; 1 small fish knife with pearl handle chased blade ; 4 old- fashioned gold earrings; 1 half- sovereign, 1 half- crown, 1 two- shilling piece, 1 shilling, and several sixpences, Jubilee coins; and two small leather cases, one red the other green. Information to Supt. Lambourne, Stratford- on- Avon. 68.— Coventry ( City).— 5th inst., 4 ladies 18 ct, gold rings ( 1 half hoop set 5 diamonds in a row, large stone in centre, claw setting ; 1 set 3 diamonds, carved mounts; 1 half hoop set 3 rubies and 2 diamonds ; 1 set diamond in centre ruby each side), all marked " W. S. B."; 1 9 ct. gold curb bracelet, safety chain and padlock attached, " F. H. to E. B. F." 13- 9- 99 " engraved on padlock.— By A WOMAN, age about 23, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair worn low on neck fringe on forehead and eyes dark ; dress, black skirt, tight fitting bodice, short dark fur around neck, black sailor hat, lace boots. She obtained a situation as a general servant, stayed one night and on the following morning asked to be allowed to fetch her dress from a dressmaker, and decamped. Is accom- panied by A MAN age about, 25, height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and eyes very dark, clean shaved, of good address ; dress, dark clothes and overcoat, black billycock hat, carried a small light brown bag. Information to Chief Constable Charsley, Coventry. RAILWAYS. 69.— Midland ( Railway).— 25th November last, at St. Pancras station, a large brown leather kit bag, initials " H. C. W." containing 2 dress suits, by McVicker and Middleton; 1 blue serge suit, by Goodhall & Graham ; boots, shoes, pumps and slippers, by Robertson & Tauzetta; some underclothing and linen, marked " H. C. W." ; 1 pair hair brushes and comb ; I pair clothes brushes, ebony, with silver monogram " H. C. W." ; 1 ebony box, with silver monogram, containing pins ( 1 violet enamel, with diamond centre, 1 amethyst and crystal, 1 gold knot, 1 gold trefoil, I small gold knob), gold links and studs, mother o'pearl links and studs, loose pearl ; red leather case, containing pin or stud, turquoise, surrounded with brilliants ; 1 diary, from August 14th, 1897. 13th ult., a suit and dressing case combined, solid yellow leather, about 2 ft. long, initials " G. C. S.," white cross marked at each end, con- taining : a silver flask ; 1 cigarette case, monogram " G. C. S." ; 1 dress suit; some linen, including 2 or 3 dress shirts, marked " G. C. S." ; maps, plans, and valuations of property in Kent ; 1 cheque book on the Manchester and Liverpool District Bank, Macclesfield Branch. Information to Supt. Carr, Midland Railway, Derby. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. WORCESTERSHIRE. 70.— Malvern ( County).— ult., a light bay blood mare, 3 years, 14 hands 1 or 2 in., long tail, in poor condition Supposed with foal. Information to Supt. Harrison, Malvern. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. DORSETSHIRE. 71.— Dorchester ( County). — 30th ult., washed ashore at Portland, the body of A MAN, on one finger a plain gold ring, " C. Voney A. Raesben, 19 December, 1889," engraved inside. Information to Supt. Burden, Dorchester. HERTFORDSHIRE. 72.— Hemel Hempstead ( County).— 9th inst.. in the Grand Junction Canal at Roxmoor, the body of a newly- born MALE CHILD. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hemp- stead. LANCASHIRE. 73.— Leigh ( County).— 30th ult., in the Canal, the body of A MAN, age 30 to 35, length 5 ft. 10 in., full face, flat nose, hair ( cut short) and mous- tache brown, brass ring on right little finger; dress, old brown rough serge jacket, black vest, old brown cloth trousers, blue and red striped cotton shirt, grey socks, old lace boots ; found in pockets a metal watch, keyless, No. 93820, maker " Thala, Germany," outer case flowered, white dial, steel hands, a wooden pipe with imitation amber mouthpiece. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. APPREHENSIONS. 74. Cornwall, Bodmin ( County).— WILLIAM MAURICE HILBERT, Case No. 11, 5th inst, 75.- Derbyshire, Eckington Count)/). — FREDERICK DAFT and JOHN GORRELL, Case No. 14, 5th inst. 76-— Essex, Southend - on - Sea ( County).— JOHN RICHES, Case No. 18, 21st July, 1899. 77.- Hampshire, Basingstoke ( County).— NELLIE ANNIE LUNN, Case No. 79, 5th inet , and committed for trial. 7 ^ Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Borough).— AMBROSE GOYMER, Case No. 17, 5th inst. SW.- Yorkshire ( East Riding), Hull ( City).— Expiree WALTER HARRISON, Office No. 1180- 99. Case No. 48, 21st July, 1899, and Case No. 72, 20th October last. In custody at Oldham. 80.- Yorkshire ( East Riding), Hull ( City). — Licence- holder JOSEPH WALKER, Office No. 3294- 99. Case No. 59, 29th ult. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT HAMPSHIRE. 81.— Winchester ( City).— Escaped from custody of Prison Authorities, 8th inst., while en route to Bournemouth to take her trial at the Quarter Sessions, charged with stealing jewellery from lodgings— MARY FRASER, alios FOSTER, THORNTON, THOMPSON, SMITH, and FRANCIS, age 32, height 5 ft. 2 in., stout build, complexion sallow, oval face, hair brown, eyes hazel, scar on forehead, 2 moles left cheek ( near ear), 1 on back of head, 3 on right forearm ; dress, navy blue jacket costume, rows of blue braid on jacket, cardinal divided skirt, greyish mackintosh, black fancy straw close fitting hat, brown and blue silk trimming, low shoes, carried a muff. She takes first- class lodgings for herself and sister, and after going upstairs, leaves the house on the pretence of going to meet her sister, who is coming with the luggage. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Head Constable Felton, Win- chester. LANCASHIRE. 82.— Salford ( Borough).— For stealing, 8th inst., a safe and contents ( recovered, except £ 8 10s.)— TWO MEN, 1st, age about 26, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., dark moustache ; wearing dark clothes, bowler hat. 2nd, age about 22, height 5 ft, 3 or 4 in.; wearing dark clothing and plaid cap. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. PERSON IN CUSTODY. LANCASHIRE. 83.— Leigh ( County).— Remanded till 17th inst,, for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— WILLIAM NEVILLE, age 6. S, height 5 ft. 3£ in., complexion fresh, round features, hair and eyes grey, clean shaved, scar right side of neck, several pock marks on back and buttocks ; dress, black jacket and vest, stripe tweed trousers. A gardener. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. 2 2 T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. TuesDAY, JANUARY 30, 1900. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 81.- N Division. - 7th inst., 1 pair pearl earrings, pear shape gold mounts and wires ; 1 gold scarf pin, shape of pansy ; 1 silver brooch oval octagon shape, place at back for hair ; 1 large briar pipe, amber mouthpiece, silver top and band, " S. J. C." on band, " A souvenir from a friend, Sept. 1897." on top ; 1 lady's gold keyless watch, dent on back, small brown mark at VII ; 1 pair oval shape gold earrings, blue enamel, set pearl in centre ; 1 lady's gold locket, heart shape, portraits of two gentlemen inside; 3 gold wire brooches, " Mollie," " Lizzie," and " Esther " ; 2 curb do. with heart in centre ; 1 round do., enamel portrait of lady and gentleman thereon ; 2 silver do. set claymore pebbles ; 3 ladies' gold rings ( 1 set single diamond, claw setting; 1 diamond cluster do., emerald in centre ; 1 half hoop do., set 2 and 3 rubies in a row); 5 cotton sheets ; 1 damask serviette, C in red cotton at corners. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. !!).— Gloucestershire, Chelten- ham ( County).— Supervisee THOMAS WHITE, Office No. 1939- 99, Case No. 15, 14th July last. 8( 1.— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Pontefract ( County).— FRANK BRADLEY, Case No. 60, 15th ult., at Southport. MISSING . 87. — 5th inst., from Otley — WALTER E. WALKER, age 29, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion pale, hair dark brown, short sighted, wears gold rim eye glasses ; dress, navy blue suit, fawn colour rib velvet vest, brown soft felt hat or dark cap, dark overcoat with astrachan collar, brown boots and goloshes, wears a diamond ring, gold buckle ring, and gold watch and chain. In a delicate state of health. Information to Supt. Strain, West Riding Con- stabulary, Court House, Otley. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re- apprehended, for the month of December, 1899, with the results, etc. ADAMS. EDGAR ADAMS. GEORGE ADAMS. HENRY AMOS. JOSEPH ANDREWS, JOHN ANSTEY, RICHARD BAKER WILLIAM BAROULD, JOSEPH BAXTER. JOHN BEAUMONT. FREDERICK BENDING, WILLIAM BRANDON. JOSEPH BRILL, JAMES BROWN, RICHARD CLEMENTS, HENRY COOK, GEORGE COOK, JOHN COLLINS, JOHN COSGROVE, ALFRED COURTNEY, JOHN CRESWELL, ARTHUR DAVIS, FLORRIE DAVIS. GEORGE DAVIS, JAMES DAY, JAMES DEVANNY EDWARD DOOLAN. THOMAS DONOHOE, REUBEN DRISCOE, JAMES DUBARRY, LOUISA DUKE, HENRY EDWARDS, GEORGE EVANS, DANIEL R. FARMAN, EDWIN FINNEGAN, MICHAEL FISHER, JOHN H. FITZGERALD. JOHN FOX, WILLIAM FREEMAN. ERNEST GIBSON, CHARLES GODFREY, WILLIAM GOODWIN, JOHN GOODYEAR, FREDERICK GRANVILLE, LESLIE GREENWOOD, WILLIAM GRIFFIN, JOHN HALL, FRANK HARCOURT, HENRY HEAD, JAMES HENRY, JOHN HERBERT, JAMES HILL, NOAH JACKSON, GEORGE JACKSON, JANE JENKINS, THOMAS JOHNSON, JOHN JOHNSON, WILLIAM JONES, ALFRED KEOGH, WILLIAM KENNEDY, PATRICK KIDWELL, HENRY K. LAMBERT, GEORGE LEWIS, EDWARD LEWIS, ROBERT McGLYNN, THOMAS MEREDITH. SEPTOR NUNAN, JOHN O'HARA, DENNIS PAUL, CHARLES POTTER, WILLIAM PURCELL, JAMES REARDON. JAMES REYNOLDS, WILLIAM RICHARDS, JOHN W. ROBERTS, JOHN SHANCOTT, GEORGE SHARP, EDWARD SHERIFF, ALFRED SIMPSON, ARTHUR STEVENS, GEORGE SULLIVAN, JOHANNA TAYLOR, JOHN THOMPSON, THOMAS WILLIAMS, ARTHUR WILLIAMSON, THOMAS WILSON, GEORGE WILSON, EDWARD A. WILSON, JAMES WILSON, THOMAS WOODLEY, JOHN YATES, ARTHUR YOUNG, ALFRED YOUNG, GEORGE Fresh Offence with which charged. 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Loitering Larceny ( till) Larceny Prevention of Crimes Act Larceny ( person) Drunk Assaulting police Larceny Larceny and assault on police Unlawful possession Failing to report Unlawful possession Conspiracy and larceny Forgery Larceny ( person) Drunk, & c. Failing to report ^ A t tern ptetl warehousebreaking Stealing bicycle Larceny ( person) Larceny Larceny ( person) Suspected person Shopbreaking Larceny Indecent exposure Larceny ( person) Larceny Stealing pony Larceny Larceny Drunk, & c. Attempted larceny Disorderly. conduct Suspected person Prevention of Crimes Act Drunk, & c. Drunk, Sec. Prevention of Crimes Act Larceny Housebreaking Burglary Rogue and vagabond Suspected person Date and Place. 4 months hard labour 1 month hard labour 6 weeks hard labour 14 days hard labour 6 months hard labour 2 months hard labour 3i years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision 3 months hard labour 17 months hard labour 2 months hard labour 4 months hard labour 12 monihs hard labour 20s. and Ms. damage or 14 days hard labour 3 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 5 years penal servitude 12 months hard labour 6 years penal servitude 3 months hard labour 2 months hard labour 20 months hard labour 6 months Fined 5s. or 5 days 6 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 4 years penal servitude 24 months hard labour 20 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 6 weeks hard labour 9 months hard labour 4 months hard labour 3 months hard labour Bound over 3 months hard labour Fined Is. 21 months hard labour 2 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 8 months hard labour 6 months hard labour, 5 years penal servitude 3| years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision 9 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 7 years penal servitude 9 months hard labour 1 month hard labour 2 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 9 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 1 day 6 months hard labour 21 months hard labour 4 years penal servitude 2 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 1 month hard labour 10 years penal servitude 15 months hard labour Bound over 14 days hard labour 6 months hard labour 18 months hard labour 18 months hard labour 8 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 4 years penal servitude 1 month hard labour 12 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 6 weeks hard labour 3 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 12 months 3 years penal servitude 21 days hard labour 1 month hard labour 3 months hard labour Bound over 3 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 14 days ( in default) 10 days hard labour 6 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 1 years penal servitude 9 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 13th Dec., South London Sessions 2nd Dec., South Western Police Court Ilth Dec., Reigate 21st Dec., Lambeth Police Court 11th Dec., Kingston Borough Bench 23rd Dec., Clerkenwell Police Court 5th Dec., North London Sessions 261 h Dec., Thames Police Couit 15th Dec., South London Sessions 25th Oct., Brentford P « tty Sessions 6th Dec., North London Sessions 5th Dec., North London Sessions 27th Dec., Woolwich Police Court 27th Dec.. 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