THS POLIC GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1900. VOL. XVII., No. 1678. REGUIJATIONS. 2. 1 All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted w. one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they arc sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. . !. Particulars as to stolen property will be lilicwise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. In all cases 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. i. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and: engravings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of I5s. per portrait, and of 7s. 6d. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. I. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of tin 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 h im, 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 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 are alphabetically arranged by counties, 9. The force which ca uses pa rt iculars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE CIAZETTE. must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of amyg/ v/ nouncement will be wholly responsible fur any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must, be clearly written on one side of the paper only ; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street, Post Office. 13. Annou/ nccments 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. PRISONERS UNDER REMAND. The aid of the Metropolitan Police is frequently sought by other Police Forces to make inquiries respecting the antecedents of prisoners under re- mand, and such inquiries often result in identi- fying accused persons as being old offenders. But, in many cases, the time allowed for such inquiries is so brief that effect cannot be given to the request for information or that it can be com- plied with only in a perfunctory manner, and at great inconvenience. The Editor would therefore suggest, in the interest of the Provincial Police Forces, that four clear days, at least, should be allowed in cases of the kind, to complete the inquiries asked for. INDEX TO SPECIAL NOTICES AND CAUTIONS Which have appeared in the POLICE GAZETTE during the past twelve months. BARKER, WILLIAM, alias WILLIAM CHANCE, GEORGE HORLAND, ERNEST NEWTON, & c. ( P. G., No. 1676, January 19th, 1900.) COOPER, W., 753, Old Kent Road, dealer in bicycles ( P. G., No. 1064, December 8th, 1899) DIXON, ARTHUR, alias OAKENFULL. ( P. G.| No. 1076, January 19th, 1900.) DRAPERY FRAUD. ( P. G., No. 1572, January 20th, 1899). EDWARDS, GEORGE, alias AMERICAN FRANK. ( P. G., No. 1676, January 19th, 1900.) HAMILTON, JOSEPH, alias LITTLE JOE. ( P. G., No. 1676, January 19th, 1900.) HEWETT, alias TURNER, WHITEHOUSE, and THOMPSON. ( P. G. No. 1592, March 31st, 1899, and No. 1652, October 27th, 1899). HYPOLITE & CO., Trundley's Road, Deptford. ( P. G. No. 1602, May 5th, 1899). JAMES, WILLIAM THOMAS, alias TOMMY COX. ( P. G., No. 1676, January 19th, 1900.) OLD AGE PENSION AND RELIEF SOCIETY. ( P. G., No. 1672, January 5th, 1900.) SPANISH SWINDLE. ( P. G., No. 1546, October 21st, 1898, and No. 1620, July 7th, 1899). TANQUEREY, A., 9, Rue de St. Petersbourg, Paris, free portrait fraud. ( P. G. No. 1548, October 28, No. 1554, November 18, 1898, and No. 1610, June 2nd, 1899). APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— Criminal investigation De - partment.— For obtaining credit while an undischarged bankrupt— ARTHUR HERBERT HORWILL, age 39, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey. A linen draper. Warrant issued. 2. — E Division• — For falsification of accounts — GEORGE MATHISON DOWNTON, age 41, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion, hair, and moustache ( turning grey) dark, eyes brown, oval face ; wearing dark clothes. A native of Clapham. May be accompanied by a woman and 5 children. Warrant issued. 3.— S Division.— For obtaining £ 2 10s. by false pretences, 16th inst.— JOE DOYLES, a man of colour, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair black and curly ; dress, brown tweed suit, some- times wears a light mackintosh, of horsey appear- ance. A stud groom ; is a professional boxer, and fond of billiards. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. A BERDEENSHSRE. 4.— Aberdeen ( City).— For failing to report — Licence - holder JOSEPH MEECOCK, alias ELLIOTT, SMITH, and JONES, Office No. 3073- 99, age 64, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes grey, left middle finger contracted, scar X- shaped front of left forearm, red mole right side of chest. A ship's cook. Sentenced at North Loudon Sessions, lst July, 1889, to 10 years penal servitude for warehousebreaking; had his licence revoked at South London Sessions, 14th April, 1897, and liberated on second licence on 16th October last, which expires 16th May next. Z. P. 879. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Aberdeen. BEDFORDSHIRE. 5.— Bedford County)— For stealing ( bailee) 10th November last, an old heavy silver English lever watch, No. 55253, " Beaumont, Ilkeston " on dial— FRED DALTON ( supposed false), age about 45, height about 6 ft., complexion sallow, hair ( long) dark brown, mutton chop whiskers, eyes dark, long neck, skin on neck loose, walkB slow, and looks on the ground ; dress, black overcoat, velvet collar, dark guernsey, plaid trousers, light cap, bag strapped across one shoulder. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Quenby, County Police Office, Bedford. BERKSHIRE. 0. — Reading ( County). — For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 13th to 15th inst., at Upton— WILLIAM DAVIS, age about 56, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, and moustache grey, chin shaved, eyes blue, 2 lumps left side of head, scar inside left wrist, small abscess scar back of neck and top of right shoulder; dress, old fashion plain black suit, black hard hat, lace boots. A native of Lydbrook, Gloucester. He takes lodgings, representing that he has been engaged by the Government to make a map of the district, and after staying a few days leaves on the pretence of going to the station to meet his companions. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davis, County Police Station, Reading. DENBIGHSHIRE. 7.— Wrexham ( County).— On commitment warrant for non- payment of £ 3 10s., fine and costs imposed for travelling on the railway without a ticket— THOMAS PILGRIM, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 6 in., stiff build, complexion pale, large flat features, hair brown, clean shaved, bow- legged. A groom, stableman, or driver. Is accompanied by a woman and 3 children, ages 4, 7, and 9 respectively. Absconded 27th November last. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Wrexham. DERBYSHIRE. 8. — Bakewell ( County). — For larceny ( bailee), 27th ult.— JOHN KAY", age 54, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, hair and eyes ( prominent) dark ; is subject to bronchitis ; dress, dark mixture cloth coat and vest, brown cord trousers, white calico shirt ( all marked " Bakewell Union"), red muffler, blue worsted stockings, dark peak cap, strong lace boots. Supposed a native of Sheffield. May be found at unions or hospitals. Warrant issued. 9.— Bakewell ( County).— For obtaining money bv false pretences on 3rd and 10th June. 1899— SAMUEL J. HOWARD, age 52, height 6 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) brown, eyes grey, of good address ; dress, black jacket and vest, grey trousers, brown felt hat. A photographer's canvasser. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Savory, Bakewell. 10.— Derby ( County).— For stealing, 15th inst., at Long Eaton, a lady's gold Geneva watch, No. 3832, gold dial and hands, black figures, flowered case, dent in centre, and an old- fashioned long gold chain, small links.— WILLIAM JACK- SON, alias WILLIAM SMITH, age about 45, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., hair grey, long thin wrinkled face ; dress, old black jacket, corduroy trousers, lace boots. A plasterer's labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Airey, Derby. CK 40 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1900. 11 - Langley Mills ( County).- For failing to report expiree JOHN MYCROFT, office No. 879- 99 age 56, height 6 ft. 6 in, complexion sallow, hair ( lark brown, eyes grey, blue scar back right wrist and hand, 3rd joint, right middle linger enlarged, scars centre of forehead, and bridge of nose which has been broken, miner's marks above left eyebrow. A collier; native of Pye- bridge, Derbyshire. Sentenced at Derby Sessions 7th January, 1891, to 7 years penal servitude for larceny, license revoked at. Alfreton 29th Septem- ber, 18117 and liberated on second license 25th March last, which expired 3th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Superintendent Daybell, Langley Mills. ESSEX. 12.— Grays ( County).— For embezzling £ 1 SEYMOUR DENTON, age 17J ( looks older), height 5 ft. 7A in., complexion pale, sharp features, hair and eyes ( small) dark ; dress, dark cloth suit, black tie, lace boots. A hairdresser; native of Gravesend. " Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. HAMPSHIRE. 13. Aldershot ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) £ 35 10s. lid.— WILLIAM HENNISS, age 45 to 47, height 5 ft. 0 or 10 in., slight build, com- plexion fair, hair ( bald on to])) brown ( turning grey), clean shaved, red nose ; dress, brown check suit ( failed), brown or dark grey cap, light brown mackintosh, brown boots, carried a brown port- manteau. Late cashier of the Cavalry Brigade Canteen. Formerly served in the 4th Hussars. May be found in company of soldiers, cabmen, or betting men. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Hawkins, Aldershot. 14.— Winchester ( City) — For larceny ( lodgings), 11th inst.— R. TAYLOR ( supposed false), age about 10, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair ( cut short andturning grey) dark, clean shaved, eyes blue, wart on left cheek ; dress, navy blue serge jacket suit, black bowler hat, lace boots, the appearance of a servant. Speaks French fluently. Stated he was an engineer. He takes private lodgings, and borrows money from trades- men on the pretence that he has not received his remittance from London. Traced to his possession and supposed stolen, a lady's gold Geneva watch, No. 2G7'. I0, " E. M." on hack ; an old- fashioned gold Albert chain, round gold mounted seal, cornelian and blood stones therein attached. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Felton, Win- chester. 15.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For stealing £ 22, 22nd inst., ROYAL WEST, age 15J, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., thick set, dress blue reefer coat, black vest, brown plaid trousers, red striped belt, grey military shirt, white tie, lace boots. He was discharged from Heaton Mersey Industrial School about 3 months ago. Is a fair musician and may endeavour to enlist. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. HEREFORDSHIRE. 16.— Ross ( County). — For stealing ( bailee) llith inst., a white metal watch, open face, a lady's silver chain, twisted pattern, with a star- shape seal attached— EDWARD ST. JOHN, age 23 to 25, height 5 ft. 3 to 5 in., complexion fair, hair bushy on one side of forehead, small moustache light, eyes ( supposed) blue, upper eyelids much inflamed; dress, black jacket, pepper and salt coloured vest ( double - breasted), grey cloth trousers, light lace boots with broad welts. Stated he was a clerk and nalive of Leamington. Is identical with ARTHUR BEVINGTON, Case No. 44, 5th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jordan, Ross. ISLE OF WIGHT. 17 Newport ( County).— For forging and uttering 2 bills of exchange, 1 for £ 80 and 1 for £ 125, oil 19th September and 5th October, 1899— CALVERT VARTY, jun., age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark, fleshy growth behind one ear ; dress, usually dark clothes, double- breasted jacket^ black hard felt hat, A grocer and provision mer- chant. Absconded about llith ult. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom Information to Chief Inspector Ayres, Quay Street, Newport. KENT. 18.- Sandwich ( County).' For stealing, 13th inst., at Walmer, a new black cloth dress suit, silk facings, front of coat not completed, " A. Rose, Walmer," on tab ; 1 new heavy dark blue serge jacket, " A. Rose, Walmer," on tab ; 2 yards of new grey overcoat cloth ; 2 pieces of drab sleeve lining — ALFRED MILLER, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in,, complexion fair, hair light brown, of smart appearance : dress, dark grey overcoat with silk facings, black frock coat, dark grey striped trousers, green tie with white spots, high silk hat, patent leather boots. MEYER, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 7 or S in., complexion ruddy, hair ( turning grey) dark, eyes brown, scar back of head; dress, new light mackintosh coat with brown velvet collar, grey check suit, grey soft felt hat with black band, patent leather boots. Both German tailors. They left Dover for London 15th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Chaney, Sandwich. 19.- Canterbury ( City).— For stealing 28 gold rings ( 22 ladies' 9 ct. set various stones, 3 9 ct. keepers, narrow, 2 9 ct. hollow signet, 1 9 ct. twisted) — A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. ( j or 7 in., completion fair, hair brown, moustache light brown ; dress, light grey jacket, square cut corners, dark trousers, black hard felt hat. Information to Chief Constable Farmery, Can- terbury. 20.— Dover ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 100 by fraud during November or December, 1898— ALBERT E. JENKINSON, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion, hair, and moustache dark ; dress, usually in dark clothes and soft felt hat, A printer. Supposed a native of Cambridge- shire. Is an evangelist and lecturer. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sanders, Dover. LANCASHIRE. 21. 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. 22 — Rochdale ( Borough).— For stealing 2 planes ( 1 jack, 1 smoothing) ; I hand saw ; 1 dove tail do.; It! - in. square ; 1 brace and bits; 1 joiner's bass; all marked " E. or L. Rigg"— WILLIAM SWISS ( supposed false), age 30, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, slight brown moustache ; wearing a turn- down collar, scarf, and cap. 23. Rochdale ( Borough).— For stealing, 9th inst., a lady's black silk umbrella, silver handle, hoof shape; 1 pair lady's button boots ( new); 1 black crepon skirt; 1 black bodice trimmed watered silk ; 1 red and white flowered table cloth 2 white flannel petticoats— MARY ANN TAYLOR, age 4( 1, height 5 ft. 3J in., com- plexion fi esh, blotchy face, large nose, hair ( turn- ing grey) dark brown. Frequents common lodging- houses. Previously convicted at Oldham and Royton. Information to Chief Constable Barry, Rochdale MONMOUTHSHIRE. 24.— Abergavenny ( County).— For bur- glary, Oth inst., and stealing £ 48 — WILLIAM HILL, alias JOSEPH, age 18, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, appear- ance of a groom ; dress, navy bine suit and over- coat.- GEORGE MEADOWS, alias STALLARD, age 18, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, small dimple on chin, slouching gait, holds his head down when walking ; wear- ing new clothing and overcoat. Natives of Aber- gavenny. Have with them two new tin boxes which they leave at railway stations while they obtain lodgings. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davies, Abergavenny. NORFOLK. 25.— Kings Lynn ( Borough).— For shop- breaking— Expiree WILLIAM FISHER, Office No. 3228- 9ti, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, eyes blue, hair dark brown, anchor on front of left forearm, 2 dots back of left hand, scar front of forehead. A butcher ; native of Norwich. Was sentenced at Norwich Sessions, 4th January, 1893, to 5 years penal servitude for fowl stealing, liberated 16th October, 1896. M. T. 542. Con- cerned with man and woman, Case No. 66. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Kings Lynn. NORTHUMBERLAND. 2i\.— Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City).— For obtaining jewellery and clothing by false pre- tences— MARK SHAKTER, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, hair ( curly) light, wears right glass eye : dress, dark clothes, hard felt hat.— JOSEPH WEINSTEIN, age 27, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion and hair dark, wearing long light overcoat, black felt hat. Roumanians. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Newcastle- on- Tyne. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 27.— Newark ( Borough).— For larceny— WILLIAM PEARSON, alias DIDO, age 46^ height 5 ft. 7{ in., complexion ruddy, hair brown, eyes ( cast in right) grey, scar left temple, 2 left cheek, right side of throat, and left hip, boil scar back of neck. A drover; native of Leicester. Attends cattle fairs. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Challen, Newark. OXFORDSHIRE. 28.- 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 hair brushes; 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 right elbow ; dress, blue serge jacket suit, dark cap, lace boots. May endeavour to enlist. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Oxfordshire. Constabulary, Oxford. 29.— Witney ( County).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the common fund of the Witney Union— JAMES KNIGHT SUMMERVILLE, age 37, height 6 ft. Oi in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes hazel. Has served in the Scots Guards and Police. May seek employment as a timekeeper at builders. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cooke, Witney. SHROPSHIRE. 30.— Oswestry ( County).— For embezzle- ment, 7th April, 1898— JOHN DAVIES, age 34, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark A carter. Has been employed at a mineral water factory. Warrant issued. 31.— Oswestry ( County).— For embezzle- ment, 23rd March, 1898— THOMAS JONES, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, shuffling gait and turns his toes inwards. A gardener ; native of Pant, Warrant issued. 32.— Oswestry ( County). — For stealing ( bailee), a new " Rapid" No. 8 bicycle, 25 in. frame, Fleuss tubeless tyres, 28 and 30 in. wheels, maker's No. 27403, handle- bars slightly raised, and " No. 11" stamped in the centre, new Rapid rubber brake, steel mudguards, cork handles with tortoiseshell tips, rubber pedals, bell, lamp, pump, and tool bag, may have transfer " Higham, Oswestry and Welshpool" on frame— J. NICHOL- SON, age 38 to 40, height about 5 ft. 6 in , rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, moustache, and ( short) beard dark. Was employed as a publisher's and bookseller's- agent. He left here in December, 1898, accompanied by his wife, age about 30, short, complexion fresh, hair dark, supposed a native of Burton- on- Trent, and a girl. Warrant issued. 33 — Oswestry ( County).— Hot leaving his wife ami children chargeable to the Oswestry Union— HENRY SIMMONS, age 41, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, of dissipated habits. May be found working at a farm or on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Lewis, Oswestry. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1900. T h E POLICE GAZETTE. 49 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. FORFARSHIRE. 31.- Dundee (. city).— For fraud— JAMES WATSON RObERTSON, alias JAMES ROBERT- SON and McCONNELLY, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair ( turning grey) black, long thin moustache dark, light grey eyes, " Annie Love " tattooed on right forearm, point of right little finger turned inwards ; wearing, when last seen, dark overcoat, round hard felt hat. Previously convicted at Durham, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Bathgate. Scotch Criminal Register No. 820- 97. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Dewar, Dundee. LANCASHIRE. 35.— Blackpool ( Borough).— For stealing a silver keyless watch, gold button, 12 Roman and 12 plain red figures inside representing 24 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 5 ft. 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. LANCASHIRE. 36.— Oldham ( Borough).— For burglary— HARRY BURLEY, alias HENRY BROWN and BAILEY, age 29, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, flower on front and indistinct tattoo marks back of right forearm, bust of man and woman and pierced heart in front, and " M A H B M " back of left forearm, crown back of left hand, tombstone, wreath," In memory of Ethel" centre of chest. A collier ; native of Leeds. Previously convicted at Leeds, Hudders- field, and Chesterfield. Information to Chief Constable Turner, Oldham. OXFORDSHIRE. 37.— 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 suit. A clerk; native of Oxford. Absconded loth 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. STAFFORDSHIRE. 38.— 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. 39.— Newcastle - under - Lyme ( Borough).— For obtaining 6 dozen cotton shirts by false pretences— EDWARD STEPHENSON or STEVENSON, age 30 to 40, height 5 ft. 0 or 7 in., complexion ruddy, hair red, eyes grey ; dress, brown or fawn colour suit. A gipsy ; travels the country with 3 vans and hawks shirts. Is accom- panied by his father. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Stirling, New- castle- under- Lyme. SUFFOLK. 10.— Ipswich ( Borough)— For obtaining food, & c., by false pretences, W. G. MILLER, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, small moustache dark, one middle finger deficient, dress dark cloth suit, brown overcoat with velvet collar, black tie, hard felt hat. Stated he was a commercial traveller. Supposed a native of King's Lynn. Warrant issued. 41.- Ipswich ( Borough) For obtaining money and food by false pretences— J. PHILIP PENROSE, age21, height 6ft. 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. SURREY. 42.— Guildford( County).— For stealing £ 60 12th inst,, at Stoughton Barracks— THOMAS HAYWARD, age 21J, height 5 ft, 7 in., com- plexion dark, hair and eyes brown, scar right cheek, mole below left nipple. A hatter and hosier; native of Tipton, near Dudley, Worcestershire. Is fond of reciting at public houses.— THOMAS ANDERTON, age 18}, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion dark, hair brown, eyes greyish hazel, anchor, 2 hearts pierced with arrow, clasped hands, " I. L. R. O." and other marks left forearm, cross flags, " T. A.," shield, 2 arrows, " L. A. H." right forearm, brown stain nape of neck. A native of Stepney, London. Both belong to the 2nd Royal West Surrey Regiment. Left Guildford 12th inst. for London. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Page, Guildford. SUSSEX ( East). 43.— Battle ( County).— For carnally knowing a girl under the age of 13, at Hollington, 18tli September last — WILLIAM ARTHUR LAW, supposed a German, age 30 to 32, height 5 ft, 10 or 11 in., stout build, square shoulders, com- plexion dark, hair ( curly) black, moustache dark; dress, dark suit, light dust coat, hard felt hat, rather large. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Plumb. Battle. 41.— East Grinstead ( County).— For bur- glary, 22nd inst., at Forest Row, and stealing about 3( 1 gold medals ( golf prizes'); about 40 threepenny pieces ; 1 Yorkshire plaid rug ; 1 pair new reins; 1 silver Geneva watch, small silver curb pattern chain attached ; 1 pair lace boots and a pruning knife— A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., rather stout build, complexion fair, broad face, hair light brown, eyes light ; dress, light drab jacket, light cord trousers, black hard hat, light lace boots. Hawks combs and gathers rabbit skins, & c. Sleeps in outbuildings. Information to Supt. Relf, East Grinstead. 45.— Hastings ( Borough).— For disobedience of a maintenance order— WILLIAM ADAMS, age 23, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion ( freckled) fair, hair ginger, slight moustache, eyes blue; dress, black jacket and vest, grey trousers, grey cloth cap. Has served in the Volunteers, and can play a cornet. Warrant issued. CK 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1900. IC,- Hastings ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 2 by false pretences— D. W. TOWNE, alias FOWNES, DAWSON, and MADDICK, age ,10 to 35. height about 5 ft. 11 in., complexion dark, hair black ; dress, brown check suit, black bowler hat, pigskin leggings. He takes apartments at good hotels, and obtains money by worthless cheques on the Weymouth Branch of the Capital and Counties Bank, using one of the above names. Warrant issued. 47.— Hastings ( Borough) — For stealing, 19th inst., a lady's dark silk umbrella, straight horn handle with gold cap, two gold bands on stick ( indented); 1 green cardboard box ; 1 lady's gold watch, chased back ; 1 lady's gold Albert, 8 or 10 in. long, tassel and a half sovereign attached ; 1 lady's gold and blue enamel ring ; 1 do. gold ring, set 4 brilliants with garnet in centre ; 1 gold and cameo bracelet; 1 cameo brooch, gilt rim, glass at back for photograph ; 1 small fancy gilt brooch, set small white stones in centre; 1 long gold brooch, set 2 rows of brilliants, groove on one side, made from the clasp of a bracelet— A WOMAN, who gave the name of SCOTT, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown ; dress, dark blue costume, small round black toque hat. She took apartments at a first- class boarding house, 19th inst., committed the larceny, and decamped. Supposed identical with MARY FRAZER, Case No. 81, 12th inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings 48.— Hove ( Borough). — For stealing, 15th inst., a pony, harness, and cart ( recovered)— TWO MEN, 1st, age about 38, height 5 ft, 6 or 7 in., complexion and slight moustache dark ; wearing dark blue overcoat and silk hat; 2nd, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, slight moustache light; wearing a long grey mackintosh. Both spoke with foreign accent. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. SUSSEX ( West). 49. - Horsham ( County).— For stealing 3 cheques on the London and County Bank, Horsham Branch, and £ 1 10s.— GEORGE FINCH, age about 34, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, large mouth, thick lips, pug nose ; dress, dark suit, black hard felt hat. Frequents common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Byrne, Horsham. 50.— Worthing ( County). — For stealing several gold and silver watches during November and December— JOHN LEWIS, a Polish Jew, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair and moustache brown. A watchmaker. May be accompanied by his wife and two daughters, age 7 and 9 respectively. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. WARWICKSHIRE. 51— 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 19, height 5 ft. 3£ 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 mufller 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. 52.— Chippenham ( County).— For steal- ing ( bailee), several pieces of tapestry carpets, 17th inst,— A MAN, age about 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and long beard brown ; dress, dark clothes, black bowler hat, lace boots ; carries a sack bag. He stays at com- mon lodging houses and seeks employment at upholsterers at hassock making. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Daly, Chippenham. 53.— 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, flaps 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. 51- Warminster ( County).— For leaving his wife and family chargeable to the Warminster Board of Guardians— JOHN PEARCE, age 51, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair, beard, and moustache sandy ; dress, slop jacket, dark cord trousers, soft hat. A hurdle maker ; native of Chapmanslade, Westbury. Is known in Hants, Dorset, and Somersetshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lane, Warminster. WORCESTERSHIRE. 55 _ Evesham ( County).— For stealing tools, 16th ult,, at Hampton— THOMAS CRITTLE, age about 45, 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. Information to Supt. Cope, Evesham. 56.— Halesowen ( County).— For stealing 7 fowls ( recovered)— Expiree WILLIAM WAL- TERS, alias BYNG, Office No. 1867- 98, age 46 ( looks older), height 5 ft, 8 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown ( turning grey), moustache brown ( turning grey), may now be wearing whiskers, eyes dark grey, 2 scars centre of forehead, bridge of nose, back first joint left thumb, and 1 outside back left forefinger ; dress, grey suit, soft round black hat, sometimes wears a cap. Has relatives at Harvington, near Kidderminster, and Romsley, near Halesowen. Sentenced at Worcester Assizes 24th June, 1895, to 4 years penal servitude for maliciously killing a ram. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Chare, Oldbury. 57.— Kings Heath ( County).— For stealing, 29th ult., at Selly Oak, a silver watch ( supposed Geneva) ; 1 heavy silver curb pattern chain, heart shaped shield ( gold centre, initials " F. E." 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 6 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. 58.— Kings Heath ( County).— For wound- ing with intend to do grievous bodily harm, 3rd inst,— JOHN TOMKINS, age 60, height about 5 ft, 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes grey ; wearing cord trousers, leggings, and heavy boots. A fish hawker. Information to Supt. Wasley, Kings Heath. 59.— 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, alius HOLT, age about 26, height 6 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 ( East Riding). CO.— Hull ( City).— THOMAS CARDEN, Case No. 56, 25th March, 1898, not now wanted. Warrant, withdrawn. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). ' il.— York ( City)— For stealing, 3rd inst., a cash box, containing £ 5; a cheque- book on tbe 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. 5| 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. G2.— Barnsley ( Borough).— For obtaining, by false pretences, 1 IS ct. gold ring, thick plain band, size about " R," set with single diamond • 1 do., about size " S," set 2 diamonds and opal; 1 do., set 5 diamonds, boat- shape setting— JOSEPH EVANS, alias THOMAS, age about 38, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, long face, hair brown, moustache light brown, eyes ( cast in left) blue. A draper and outfitter. Is an expert billiard player and angler, also a good shot; had with him a quantity of fishing tackle and a gun. Absconded 25th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Butler, Town Hall, Barnsley. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 63.— N Division.— Remanded till 1st prox. for fraud— FRANK SPEARS, age 50, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) brown, eyes grey ; dress, brown overcoat, black jacket and vest, tweed trousers, cap. A native of Hornby.— FRANK PHILLIPS, age 52, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair ( turning grey) black, eyes brown, left leg contracted, anil walks lame ; dress, black suit, cap. A native of Totten- ham. They obtain, by advertising, poultry, rabbits, Ac., for which they fail to pay. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ESSEX. < W.— Southend - on- Sea ( County)— Re- manded till 30th inst. for stealing a marble clock — WILLIAM JOHN HARRIS, alias THOMAS JAMES, WOOD and PHILLIPS, age 27, height 5 ft, 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache light, eyes brown, marks from skin disease, and varicose veins both legs ; dress, black morning coat, dark grey vest, grey tweed trousers, fawn colour Inverness waterproof ( plaid pattern), black tie, black hard felt hat, brown shoes. States he recently returned from South Africa. Found in his possession a silver thimble; 1 fine gold filigree ring with red stone ; 1 22- ct. gold ring set 3 small diamonds ; 1 gold oval pin set 6 small blue stones in centre ( 1 missing); 1 gold mourning ring, plaited hair outside, mono- gram " H. A. C" in centre, " In memory of" engraved inside ; 1 pawn ticket for a gold Geneva watch and chain pledged at 303, Commercial Road, London, dated 15th inst. ; 1 latch key on ring, No. 11 stamped on tablet attached, and 1 long latch key. Information to Supt, Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 65.- Gloucester ( County).— Sentenced to 2 months imprisonment for larceny from shop doors— MARY O'BRIEN, age 22, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, red nose, slight scar on left wrist; dress, light brown dress, green cloth bodice, brown golf cape, black hat. States she is a native of Cardiff. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Phil- pott, Gloucester. NORFOLK. 66.- Kings Lynn ( Borough).— In custody, charged with shopbreaking and receiving ( see Case No. 25) — Licence - holder ARTHUR YAXLEY, Office No. 2550- 99, age 29, height 5 ft. 7i in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar back of left thumb and forefinger, mole on left cheek and 2 on back. Sentenced at Norwich Assizes, on 2nd November, 1895, to 5 years penal servitude for wounding. Licenced 25th August last. V. 315.— MARY ANN SMITH, age 29, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes ( very full) brown, burn scar left thumb, scar right thumb; dress, black jacket, black serge skirt with green fancy material, bodice with black stripe, black s. iitor hat, A native of Bury St. Edmunds. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Kings Lynn. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 67.— Y Division.— 18th inst., by house- breaking, 3 antique gold repousse watches ; 2 fine gold Louis XVI. chatelaines; 1 large French Limoges enamel, painter's name on back; 1 small panel picture by Aldeburgher, in carved frame, Biblical subject; 2 Dresden boxes, gold mounted ; 2 miniatures by Shelley ; several antique gold seals ; 4 fine gold Mordan pencil- cases; 1 large fluted tortoiseshell snuff- box; 7 enamel miniature paint- ings ; 1 mahogany case, containing cameos ; 4 large Tassie gems, in black frames ; 1 gold seal, with FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1900. TITE POLICE GAZETTE. 49 negress's head in black, with diamond eyes; 1 box Tassie gems, in red morocco case; 1 gold Louis XV. seal; 1 Louis XVI. do.; 1 Worcester china pen tray; 1 piece carved ivory, XV. century, decorating figures ; 1 fine Battersea etui case, made in silver, gold mounted, and painted with flowers ; 2 do., mounted in metal, painted with flowers ; 1 do., in bloodstone, mounted in gold ; 1 do., lightly mounted in gold ; 1 Dresden enamel snuff- box, mounted in gilt metal, and painted with figures; 1 do., portrait of lady inside lid; 1 Italian jewel case, mounted in ormolu, ball feet and blue panels; 1 fine repousse portrait of Inigo Jones in silver, silver frame, blue enamel stars at corners; 1 large Wedgwood plaque, blue ground, decorated with figures; 1 tortoiseshell needle- case, inlaid with silver; 1 enamel portrait of a girl, by Zinck ; 2 enamel portraits of a lady, by Englehart;' 2 fine gold charms, pencil case one end, pen the other, with " ring; 1 ivory tea- caddy, silver mounted and inlaid ; 1 miniature of a lady on ivory, in frame, imitation diamonds; 1 enamel miniature of a lady, in paste frame, Italian work; 1 fine oval miniature on ivory, lady, with flowers, in gold frame ; I French miniature portrait of an old lady, in fine gold frame ; 2 small gold scent bottles, urn shape, enamelled in black; 1 fine gold musical seal, winds at top. tunes " Over the Hills," & c.; 1 fine gold lined tortoiseshell snuff- box, painted flowers on top; 1 pfiste suite, comprising brooch and earrings, antique top and drops ; 1 Vernet matin snuff- box, decorated with figures on top ; 1 do., grey ground, silver mounted, figures on top ; 1 pair silver opera glasses, Batter- sea enamelled and decorated ; 1 pair opera glasses in Wedgwood and gold mounts; top of papier mache snuff- box, portraits of three girls painted by Harlowe ; 1 shell silver- mounted snuff- box ; 1 tortoiseshell tea- caddy, silver mounted; 1 porphyry box, silver mounted ; 1 lozenge- shaped ivory box, inlaid gold, blue enamel on top ; 1 antique onyx seal, mounted fine gold, Cupid thereon ; 1 do., antique, Roman head thereon; 3 Elizabeth bead purses, one mounted in ormolu ; 1 silver- gilt snuff- box, oblong shape ; 8 miniatures on ivory, in gold frames ( 1st, by cosway, of a lady, large size ; 2nd, by Smart; 3rd, by Shelley ; 4th and 5th, by Englehart) ; 1 blue and white Nankin china funnel, decorated with blue flowers; 1 Vernet matin snutt'- box, decorated with figures all round ; 1 silver fish, articulated ; 1 large crystal ball, mounted in silver gilt; 1 fine crystal, with missal in centre, heavily mounted in silver, XV. century ; 1 fine portrait of a gentleman, XVI. century, on ivory, in silver frame ; 1 silver vinaigrette box; 1 do., smaller ; 2 large tassies. black ebony frames; 1 do., Bilston, enamelled, circular; 2 large oval Battersea enamels, port subjects, in gold frames; 2 circular Battersea boxes, painted with birds and flowers; 1 oval white enamel miniature of a judge, in fine frame ; 1 large ivory nutmeg grater, carved in figures, silver mounted, early XVII. century; 1 gold- mounted smelling bottle ; 1 needle case, formed of quiver and arrows in gold; 1 gold fob seal, amethyst; 1 ivory seal, carved figures, gold mounted ; 1 gold- mounted Cornelian brooch; 1 silver etui case; 1 black- fish skin do., silver mounts ; 1 gold stone box, silver mounts ; 1 large tortoiseshell oval box, mounted in silver, ball feet, with lock and key; 1 carved ivory seal, mounted in fine gold, 4 in. long; 1 French enamel snuff- box, painted in mythological subjects, mounted in silver- gilt oval shape, 4 in. by 3 in.; 1 3- sided movable amethyst seal, mounted in fine gold ; 1 large gilt medal in case; 1 silver do., in case. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 68.— Wokingham ( County).— 10th inst., at Bracknell, a light set of brown leather harness, brass mounted, plain brow band, bearing rein, breast plate, kicking strap, no breeching, double sewn and lined, brass rosettes, monogram " F. E. G." To fit a horse 14 hands. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. BUCKiNGHAMSHIRE. 69.— High Wycombe ( Borough).— 10th inst., a new brown check tweed print suit with blue ground ( slack back jacket), lined black, other lining white with blue and brown stripes, trousers lined with twill, black metal buttons (" Suspender" thereon), mottled grey buttons on jacket and vest. 16th inst., a brown paper parcel containing 2 pairs brown calf Derby boots, size 7, key and trade mark stamped on inside lining, tabs and on soles, straight toe caps with fancy edge, 1 pair nailed; and a pair of brown canvas shoes, rivetted soles, brown leather trimmings. Information to Head Constable Sparling, High Wycombe. DEVONSHIRE. 70.— Torquay ( County). — 4th inst., in transit between Plymouth and Paddington, G. W. Railway, 4 watches ( 1 gold open face lever, No. 2285 ; 1 lady's gold keyless cut hunter, J plate, jewelled in ten holes, compensation balance, No. " 50368" on movement, No. 9047 scratched inside ; 1 ditto No. " 50298" on movement, No. 6097 scratched inside ; 1 lady's diamond and enamel watch, diamond in centre of back case, row of rose diamonds around both cases, No. " 22829" on movement). Information to Supt. Roberts, Torquay. HAMPSHIRE. 71.— Southampton ( Borough).— Between 10th and 11th inst., 1 lady's old- fashioned gold watch, No. 79759, gold dial, black figures, long gold chain short link pattern, with screw at each end instead of swivel attached ; 1 do., No. 90914, small brass chain, bar and swivel, and drop chain, with brass ball at end, attached ; 1 silver watch, steel spindle through hinge, " Webb" scratched on inside of case, gold snake pattern Albert, 2 gold chased lockets, a light colour seal, initials " J. G." thereon, small gold ball and patent watch key attached. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. HER TFORDSHIRE. 72.— Hemel Hempstead ( County).—\% h inst., at Markgate, a set of old black leather harness, part brass mounted, other plated, collar recently lined with blue, belly band repaired with tacks, new reins. Information to Supt, Frogley, Hemel Hemp- stead. KENT. TA.— West Malling ( County).— loth inst., by burglary, at Platt, 2 guns ( 1 hammerless, breachloader, " Reilly, Oxford Street" on barrel; 1 pistol stock hammer, maker supposed Vesey, Birmingham); 1 chased silver cigarette ease, mono- gram " F. W." ; 1 pair field glasses, in light Russia leather ease ; 12 tea spoons; 2 table do. ; 1 large gravy do.; 2 salt do.; 6 dessert do. ( all silver, with monogram " C. M. W." thereon, except 4 tea spoons, which are marked " R."); 1 silver butter knife ; 1 steel; 2 china ornaments, boat shape, boy steering in one and girl in the other; 2 bronze ornaments, about 18 in. high ( 2 dancing girls, 1 with tambourine, the other with wreath); 1 small ornament, with match box and ash tray, shape of coal scuttle ; 2 overcoats ( 1 dark, 1 grey); and a light leather hand bag, about 18 in. long, 6 in. wide, and 12 in. deep. Information to Sup),. Hoare. West Malling. 74.— Dover ( Borough).— 16th inst., 12 silver tea spoons and 1 pair silver sugar tongs, " T. A. B." thereon ; 2 plated sugar crushers ; 1 gold ring, set white stone; 1 memoriam ring, set pearls heart shape, brooch and earrings to match; 1 round gold brooch, containing grey and brown hair ; 1 gilt brooch ; 1 plush cloak ; 1 black serge skirt and a fine serge skirt— By A WOMAN, age about 28, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, high cheek bones, hair brown ; dress, black serge skirt, fawn colour jacket with cape band, speaks with Irish accent. Stated her name was O'SULLIVAN. She left behind a black and white hair clothes brush ; a new wooden fork and spoon ; an oval- shape tin box, about a foot deep ; small black leather hand bag ; 1 black skirt and a green skirt and jacket. Also traced to her possession : 1 black rough skirt, 1 black satin bodice ; 1 pair opera glasses, " Horwitz Reconnoitre " thereon ; 1 grey speckled shawl, & c. Information to Head Constable Sanders, Dover. LANCASHIRE. £ 5 REWARD. 75— Prescot ( County).— Between 22nd and 23rd inst., by housebreaking at Rainhill— a gold serviette ring, crest a lion rampant and motto " Honestas optima politia " on outside ; " William Norman Holland Owen, from T. Evans, 26th August, 1898," on inside ; 1 antique double- case silver watch, raised figures, white face, gold hands; 1 plain silver trowel ; 1 silver spoon, initials " W. N. H. O. " on bowl ; 1 engraved silver card- case, head of Shakespeare thereon ; 1 silver scent- bottle, " Cornucopian" design ; 1 pair silver candle- snuffers, very old ; 1 silver lamp stand, to bold glass vessel, " W. H. O. " engraved on pillar ; 1 magnifying glass, about 4 in. diameter, with silver rim, embossed handle; 1 small silver dagger ; 1 steel cigar punch ; 1 Bryant and May's small wooden matchbox holder, Italian figures painted thereon; a collection of 1887 Jubilee coins, including a £ 2 piece, and some old silver coins. The above reward will be paid by Mr. W. Holland Owen, Rainhill, 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. Information to Superintendent Baxendale, Prescot. 76.— Warrington ( Borough).— 11th inst., by housebreaking, a silver English lever watch, No. 90768, makers Russell & Son, chronometer balance fully jewelled, crystal glass, " Henry Cook, 1897 or 1898," engraved inside outer case ; 1 silver Albert, curb pattern, silver coin as pendant, Queen's head on one side, tree the other. Information to Chief Constable Talbot, War- rington. NORFOLK. 77.— King's Lynn ( Borough).— 16th inst., by shopbreaking, 1 metal lever watch, No. 761661 ; silver genevas, Nos. 71912, 37129, 204605, 36043, 53543, 32617, 63234, 49140; silver verges, Nos. 394, 18553, and 14027; 1 D. B. silver lever, No. 3448 ; 1 silver Swiss lever, No. 12108 ; 1 silver keyless Geneva, No. 450734; 2 metal Genevas, Nos. 381078 and 316; 1 silver hunter Swiss lever, 1 metal lever, engraved dome, outer pair case silver verge watch ; 6 chain pendants ( seals and compasses); 1 jam spoon in case. Information to Chief Constable Payne, King's Lynn. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 78— Northampton ( Borough).— 24th inst., a pneumatic safety bicycle, American make, enamelled red, small plate on head (" 1S97 pattern, S. W. Special, Walter E. Lindsay & Co., Milwaukee, Wis." thereon), handle bar slightly raised, cork handles, tangent spokes, yellow rims, rat- trap pedals, Morgan & Wright smooth tyre front wheel, Hertford tyre back wheel, brake, brown saddle with eagle stamped thereon, bell and lamp attached. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, Northampton. OXFORDSHIRE. £ 10 REWARD. 79.— Banbury ( Borough).— 23rd inst., from an hotel, a lady's gold consular lever watch, No. 7980, gold dial, maker Phillips; 1 lady's gold chain, close link pattern ; 1 do. thick neck chain, snake pattern, with agate pendant; 1 thick gold gipsy ring, set rubies and diamonds; 1 gold ring set opals and diamonds; 1 gold mar- quise ring, set seed diamonds; 1 thick gold curb bracelet; 1 gold chain bracelet ( perforated), with locket, set rubies; 1 pair lady's gold glasses, perforated frames; 1 gold snake ring, containing hair: 1 set of gold and carbuncle studs ; 1 old signet ring, set pink stone ; 1 lady's gold ring, set red stone ; 2 ladies' silver Geneva watches ; 1 short silver chain, with silver acorns. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Thomas Page, White Lion Hotel, Banbury, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to Chief Constable Preston, Ban- bury. SOMERSETSHIRE. 80.— Fs'Onte ( County). — 6th inst, a brown crocodile trinket case, about 7 in. by 3i in., con- taining : ( 1) Sapphire and diamond pin ; ( 2) an old- fashioned pin, set small pearls and sapphires ; ( 3) solitaire shirt stud, white agate centre en- graved in imitation of linen, surrounded by minute olivines ( green garnets) with hinging legs; ( 4) pearl and diamond solitaire, head CK 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1900. unscrews ; ( 5) pair of green enamelled sleeve links, gold points showing through the enamel; and a plain gold pin, set turquoise ; a light brown fur carriage rug. Information to Supt. Rawlings, Frome. 81.- Bath ( City).— 20th inst., a lady's small gold Geneva watch, No. 22552, white dial, black hands and figures, chased back, maker " W. Cole, Bristol " thereon. Information to Lieut.- Col. Gwyn, Chief Con- stable, Bath. SUSSEX ( East). 82.— East Grinstead ( County). — 13th inst., at Buckhurst, 5 bridles ( 2 small, 3 large), galvanised snaille bits, marked " Coppard" ; 1 breast- plate with ring, martingale removable ; 1 Yorkshire plaid rug; 1 pair long driving reins ( new); 2 pairs tail scissors ( 1 marked " Army and Navy") i 1 silver Geneva watch, small silver curb pattern chain attached ; 2 black- handle razors ; 1 pepper and salt colour jacket and silk wrap ; 1 blue- black mackintosh, velvet collar, maker " Carding," chain tab. Information to Supt. Belt, East Grinstead. 83.— Brighton ( Borough).— 15th inst., a jewel ease, containing two gold curb- pattern bracelets, snap fastenings; 1 narrow gold neck chain with pendant, set blue and white stones; 1 gold bangle, gold knob at eacli end ; 1 gold bracelet, true lover's knot; 1 small round morocco leather box, containing a pearl or imitation pearl necklet, paste diamond clasp ; 1 imitation pearl necklet; 1 gold pencil and pen case, green stone at top ; 1 gold ring made of 3 bands, " A. S." thereon : 1 gold serpent ring, ruby eyes, 3 small diamonds in head ; 1 pair gold- framed folders; 1 gold bar brooch, coral in centre, and a daisy surrounded with brilliants; 1 safety- pin brooch, set small pearls : 1 pair chased gold sleeve links ; 1 pair solitaires made of two Australian sovereigns ; 1 gold horseshoe brooch, with fox and whip in centre ; 1 lady's silver card case, " H. S." thereon. •— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., hair and moustache auburn, strong foreign accent; wearing black frock coat and silk hat, or brown suit and hard hat. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 84— Eastbourne ( Borough). — Between 30th ult. and 13th inst., 26 plated tea spoons ; 19 china tea cups; 6 ditto saucers ; 3 silver table spoons marked " E. E. and H. S. L." on front, " 1852 " on back ; 1 silver dessert spoon marked " EE. 1852 "; 3 large silver forks marked " E. E. J. E." ; 1 gold thimble, set blue stones. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. WARWICKSHIRE. 85.- Birmingham ( City).— 19th inst., by housebreaking, a gold double- case hunter watch. No. 19093, white dial, initials or monogram, " R. F. T." on back, maker " Rotherham, Coventry." Information to Chief Constable Rafter, Birm- ingham. 8i'k— Coventry ( City).— 17th inst., by house- breaking, 1 lady's gold English lever watch, gold face, engraved case," Emma Liggins, Kenilworth," thereon ; 1 lady's gold guard, round links, bar, and 2 tassels ; 1 gold brooch, true lover's knot, 2 bars across ; 1 gold bracelet, basket pattern, " Mrs. Emma Liggins" thereon; 1 Jubilee 5s. piece brooch, enamelled blue and white, gilt back ; 1 pair earrings, blue and white enamel; 5 Jubilee coins, 2s. 6d., 2s., Is., 6d., and 3d. Information to Chief Constable Charsley, Coventry. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 87 Staple Hill ( County).— 9th inst., at Hanham ( ireen, near Bristol, a bay nag mare, 7 years, 14' 3 or 15 hands, white star on forehead, slight scar on hip, hocks recently blistered, short tail. Information to Supt. Cooke, Staple Hill. ANIMALS, & c., FOUND. SUSSEX ( East). 88.— Brighton ( Borough).— Left at a livery yard, 21st November last, a black gelding cob, about 14 hands, set of black harness, silver plated mounts with monogram " F. B. B.," and a Ralli cart, painted black, picked out red, a whip, two rugs, and an indiarubber mat. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. CUMBERLAND. 89— Whitehaven ( County).— 22nd inst., washed ashore at Nethertown, the body of a man, age about 40, length t! ft, dress navy blue serge suit, 2 shirts ( 1 dark check, 1 light grey woollen), 1 light grey woollen singlet and pants, light brown socks, brown lace boots. Supposed in water some weeks. Information to Supt. Kelly, Whitehaven. SHROPSHIRE. 90.— Wellington ( County).— Died suddenly at a common lodging- house, 22nd inst.— SUSAN THOMAS, age 57, length 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., com- plexion sallow, hair grey, eyes ( cast in right) brown ; dress, old black skirt, and bonnet trimmed velvet, light lace boots. Was a tramping pedlar. — Wellington ( County).— 17th inst., at Hadley, the body of a newly- born MALE CHILD, wrapped in linen and brown paper, tied with string. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Wellington. MISCELLANEOUS. WORCESTERSHIRE. 92 — Worcester ( City).— The present ad- dress is sought of licence- holder JOHN R. E. WARREN, Office No. 2858- 99, age 48, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel; heart and cross front of left wrist ; anchor back of left hand ; ring third left finger ; right elbow deformed. A clerk, native of Chepstow. Sentenced at Worcester City Quarter Sessions, 14th June, 1897, to three years' penal servitude for fraud. Licensed 14th September last, X. 188. He reported at Worcester on 15th September last, stating he was going to Birmingham, but did not report himself there, and has not since been heard of. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Worcester. APPREHENSION . 93— Lincolnshire, Lincoln ( County). — EMILY RANSHAW, Case No. 35, 19th inst. 94.— Yorkshire, Leeds City . — Ex- piree PERCY EMMOTT, Office No. 643- 99, Case No. CO, 5th inst. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT BERKSHIRE. 95.— Windsor ( Borough)— On commitment warrant for non- payment of a fine of £ 5 imposed for embezzlement— GEORGE PHILPOT, age 24 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 4i in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes hazel, slightly bow- legged, toes turn inwards. A groom. Information to Head Constable Carter, Windsor. MIDLOTHIAN. £ 50 REWARD. 90. — Leith ( Burgh). — For fraud and embezzlement to the amount of £ 2,000— LAURENCE HENDERSON, late managing director of Laurence Henderson, Sons A Co., Limited, provision merchants age 50, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark, heavy moustache black, small side whiskers, eyes black, prominent nose, slightly bow- legged; dress, blue serge jacket suit, light grey overcoat, square crown black felt or satin hat. May en- deavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Pro- curator Fiscal of Midlothian, Sheriff Court House, Edinburgh, for such information as will lead to the apprehension of Henderson. Information to Chief Constable Main, Town Hall, Leith. WARWICKSHIRE. 97. Coventry ( City).— For stealing an English lever watch, No. 3557, engine- turned case, gold hands— Expiree GEORGE READER, alias THOMAS and GEORGE JACKSON, and GEORGE CLARKE, Office No. 1183 98, age 65, height 5 ft. 5| in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, mole left elbow, on back, and 4 on chest, body pock- pitted, ruptured ; dress, dark clothes, plaid tie, black Hat top hard hat. A watchmaker. Has been several times convicted, and last sentenced at Worcester Quarter Sessions, 19th October, 1896, to IS months imprisonment for stealing watches. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Coventry. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 98.— Scarborough ( Borough .— For fail- ing to report— Supervisee GEORGE HALLIDGE, or HELLIDGE, Office Nos., 3493- 97 and 47086, age 47, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, scar corner right eyebrow, faint blue dot left forearm, mole on back and right shoulder. Sentenced at Preston Sessions 7th January, 1891, to 5 years penal ser- vitude and 7 years police supervision for larceny. Liberated 23rd October, 1891. R 16. Previously convicted at Manchester and Hull. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Scarborough. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 99.— K Division. — Committed for trial at Chelmsford Assizes, 2nd prox., for robbery with violence— WILLIAM READ, age 27, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes grey ; dress, brown mixture jacket, grey vest, cord trousers, peak cap. Supposed a native of Oxford- shire. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. LANCASHIRE. 100.— Leigh ( County).— Remanded till 1st prox., for larceny, 24th inst.— JAMES HARRI- SON, age 34, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, cut marks bridge of nose, ovgr right ear and back of head, blue dot 2nd right finger ; dress, dark grey jacket and vest, moleskin trousers, dark grey cap, iace boots. States he is a native of Barnsley and has been tramping the country. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. PROPERTY RECOVERED. HAMPSHIRE. 101 .— Gosport ( County).— Bicycle, Case No. SI, 12th inst. KENT. 102 — Dover ( Borough).— Chain, & c., Case No. 74, 19th inst., and thief arrested. MISSING. £ 5 REWARD. 103.— Since 5th inst., from Norwich— FRED- ERICK JAMES WILKINSON, age 27, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, hair light browu, moustache light, eyes blue; dress, light tweed Norfolk jacket, black serge vest and trousers,, light tweed cap, stand- up collar, black tie, lace boots, light mackintosh with cape, wearing' gold watch and chain ; of good appearance and address. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police Norwich. '