THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1900. VOL. XVII., No. 1686. REGUIiATIONS. 1 All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD. LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment 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 ' a*, 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 titan Superintendent; and, if the name of such person is required to be inserted and iw warrant is in force against him, the requisition must he signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning 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, andr 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 Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the unnou neement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will bo wltolly responsible for any proceedings which mag 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 tin• 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. 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. In certain cases questions have arisen as to the payment for photographs applied for by Police Forces under Home Office circular of 15th March, 1897. The Registrar of Habitual Criminals is therefore authorised by the Secretary of State to say that, in any ordinary case, a photograph is not necessary to enable his Department to identify a prisoner, the measurements and finger prints being sufficient for the purpose ; but if a photo- graph is applied for, or if, in any rare case, it should be required to complete the identification, the cost will be charged to the Police Force interested. 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. 1664, December 8th, 1899). DIXON, ARTHUR, alias OAKENFULL. ( P. G., No. 1676, 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.) EWETT, 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). TANQUERBY, 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). SPECIAL NOTICES C. O., C. I. D., Correspondence No. 83540, THE NICHOLSON INSTITUTE, Gunnersbury, Lon- don, W. The author of this fraud is » he JOHN HENRY NICHOLSON, who was exposed in this column or. 17th February, 1893. By grossly mis- leading advertisements, he is imposing on many credulous people at home and abroad, by the sale of ear drums and other quack remedies for deaf- ness. DENIS BUTLER, " Rosel," Parsons Mead, Croydon ( C. O., C. I. D., Correspondence No. 69080). This man, who has succeeded to the business previously carried on by his father at South Norwood, deals extensively in cutlery, plate, & c. He advertises very largely in both London and provincial newspapers, using various names and addresses, and obtains high prices for goods of inferior quality. Complaints have been received about this man and his father from all parts of the country, in some cases because of the character of the goods sent, and in others because the goods paid for were not forthcoming. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— B Division.— For larceny ( servant)— HERBERT COLLINGS, age 26, height 6 ft., com- plexion fair, hair very light, clean shaved, thin sharp nose ; supposed wearing long fawn colour overcoat and black hard felt hat. Of good appear- ance ; a footman. Warrant issued. 2.— C Division.— For obtaining money by a worthless cheque— HARRY BARKWAY, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, clean shaved, eyes ( small) brown ; dress, dark clothes. A servant. Warrant issued. 3.— N Division.— For stealing a suit of clothes from Edmonton Workhouse— WILLIAM HART, age 49, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes blue ; dress, blue overcoat, black suit, dark cap. Supposed a native of Waltham Cross. Warrant issued. 4.— Y Division. — For embezzlement— OWEN MAHONEY, age 20, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ; wearing dark overcoat, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 5.— Newbury { County).— For stealing 6 pairs trousers ( recovered)— HENRY SMITH, age 46, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion, hair, whiskers, and moustache ( turning grey) dark, scar over right eye; dress, dark jacket, brown striped trousers, brown peak cap, shoes. A native of Newbury ; tramps the country. Has been pre- viously convicted. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robotham, Newbury. 6.— Reading [ Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences, 3rd inst.— RICHARD SKINNER, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion, hair, and slight moustache dark ( some- times clean shaved). He takes lodgings at a private house and advertises ferrets, & c., for sale at a very low price, and in this way obtains various sums of money and absconds. Is accompanied by his wife, age 26, height 5 ft. 3 in., very fair complexion, hair light, of delicate appearance. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Henderson, Chief Con- stable, Reading. CARNARVONSHIRE. 7.— Carnarvon { County).— For abscond- ing with workhouse clothing— DAVID DAVIES, age 55, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue, clean shaved; dress, pilot cloth coat and vest, brown cord trousers, grey flannel singlet and pants, calico shirt, lace boots, all marked " C Union." A labourer; native of Aberdare. Warrant issued. 8.— Carnarvon ( County).— For perjury— THOMAS M. WILLIAMS, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light, eyes ( small) blue, rather bow- legged.— ROBERT MORRIS WILLIAMS ( brother of above), age 27, height 5 ft. 8£ in., strong build, broad shoulders, complexion fresh, hair light, moustache sandy, eyes blue, heavy eyebrows. A slate quarryman. Both wearing light overcoats and grey soft hats. Natives of Waenfawr. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rowland, Carnarvon. CHESHIRE. 9.— Eyremont [ County).— For stealing a brown morocco purse containing £ 1 7s. McCRAE, alias SCOTT and JACKSON, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes ( large) blue or grey ; dress, grey jacket suit, lavender colour tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots. Stated he was a lieutenant in the American Army. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Egremont. DENBIGHSHIRE. 10.— Wrexham ( County).— For embezzle- ment— SOLOMON YATES, age 30 to 32, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark, may be wearing a dark moustache, round features, of Jewish descent: wearing blue jacket and vest, THE POLICE GAZETTE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1900. overcoat, black felt hat, brown lace boots. A commission agent. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Wrexham. DERBYSHIRE. 11.— Echington (. County). — For stealing 22nd tilt., at Creswell, a watch and chain ( re- covered) ; 1 pair dark brown trousers, slight red squares ; 1 pair lace boots, size 7, nearly new ; and 13s. lOd.— A MAN, age 21, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair black, slight moustache, eyes ( slight cast in one) and bushy eyebrows dark; dress^ black jacket and vest, dark cap, blue neckerchief with white spots, and the stolen trousers and boots. A collier or ironworks labourer. Information to Supt. Talbot, Eckington. DEVONSHIRE. 12.— Devonport ( Borough).— For stealing, 19th inst., a silver open- face watch, No. 12572, " Samuel Edgcumbe" on dial, a silver cable- pattern Albert, with a spiked compass attached : 1 old silver verge watch, case worn through ; 1 silver Albert, long and short links alternately, 2 pendants ( 1 square- shaped locket and compass combined, photograph of a woman inside, 1 horse- shoe compass) attached; 1 pair of men's lace boots, toe caps— GEORGE PARKER, age 23, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion rather dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, good set of teeth, true Love tattooed front of left forearm, anchor and heart on outside and anchor on front of right forearm, scar on scalp above left eye ; dress, dark brown mixed jacket suit, blue skull cap, white turn- down collar and front combined, blue tie ( sailor's knot), and the stolen boots. Supposed a native of Birmingham. Has served in the Royal Marine Light Infantry. Information to Chief Constable Matters, Devon- port. DURHAM. 13.— Hartlepool { Borough).— For obtaining £ 10 by means of fictitious cheque— CHARLES JEFF ( supposed identical with THOMAS JOB- SON, see ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR, No. 48, figure 2), age about 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, thin features, slender build, of respectable appearance ; dress, long grey overcoat, black velvet collar, white front and tie, black hard felt hat. He calls upon ship's chandlers, & c., stating he is manager for a shipping firm. Orders large quantities of goods for ship arriving in port on following day. Had in his possession a cheque book belonging to Lincoln and Lindsey Banking Company, Grimsby. Warrant issued. Information tc the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Hartlepool. ESSEX. 14.— Witham ( County).— For assault on police— URIAH GRAY, alias JONAS GRAY, age 30, height 5 ft. 2 in., slight build, complexion, hair, and eyes dark, speaks quickly ; dress, cord vest with sleeves, cord trousers, blue cap. He travels the country with an old bay pony, and a cart with tent poles therein, " Uriah Gray, Great Totham, Essex" thereon; accompanied by a woman, and a girl age 3 years— JOHN WEBB, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair, side whiskers, and eyes dark; dress, old cord jacket suit, brown cap— VALENTINE WEBB, age 17, height 4 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes dark ; dress, brown jacket, cord trousers, brown cap. Gipsies. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harrington, Witham. FLINTSHIRE. lb.— Mold ( County). — On commitment warrant for non- payment of a fine and costs— MATTHEW SPENCER, age about GO, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair grey, clean shaved, walks lame, appearance of a farmer; dress, grey tweed suit, black felt hat, lace boots. Is known at Chester, Manchester^ Liverpool, Wrexham, and Crewe. He travels the country with a horse and a spring cart, selling hams and cheese. Accompanied by a woman age about 55, very Btout. Information to Supt. Davies, Mold. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 10.— Cardiff ( Borough). — For obtaining money by a forged advance note, 15th ult JAMES STEPHENS, age about 45, height 5 ft. 8 in., muscular build, hair brown, tuft of hair on chin, walks rather stiff ; wearing a blue pilot cloth overcoat, and black hard felt hat with flat crown. A ship's carpenter or mate ; native of Dundee. Warrant issued. 17.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For stealing, 25th ult., a bicycle ( recovered)— RICHARD JAMES P\ RR, age 21, height 5 ft. 7 in., muscular build, complexion fresh, long face, high forehead, pointed chin, hair light brown, eyes grey, broad nose; dress when last seen, black coat and vest, check trousers, patched, yellow and red muffler, blue cap. A labourer. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. GL OUCES TERSHIRE. 18.— Cheltenham ( County).— For obtain- ing by a fictitious cheque, a case of lady's dress rings,'!), 15, and 18 ct. ; 2 lady's gold keyless semi- liunter watches; and an old- fashioned gold watch case— G. BLACKMAN, age 42 to 45, height 5 ft. 5 or G in., hair, beard, and moustache dark ( turn- ing grey); usually wears a blue Inverness over- coat with cape, and soft felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. HADDINGTONSHIRE. 19.— Haddington ( County).— For embezzle- ment— FREDERICK W. BRYANT, age 42, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, slight moustache, eyes ( cast in left) grey, artificial right leg and foot, stiff at knee, scar above left eye; usually dressed in dark clothes. Talks of having been abroad. Lately employed as a laundry manager. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Mann, Haddington. HAMPSHIRE. 20.— Gosport ' County).— For obtaining by- false pretences, 26th December last, a " Royal Reigate " safety bicycle, No. 1938, Clincher tyres, free wheel; " Darley and Trant," front rim brake, rat- trap pedals, upturned handle bars, cork handles, variegated ends, National saddle, transfer on head and seat tube " Royal Reigate, Reigate & Mason, Birmingham," bantam cock in centre of transfer, plated lamp, bell, bag and pump attached, no mudguards— JAMES P. CAMBRIDGE, age about 23, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, thin features, rather high cheek bones, hair light brown, moustache light ; dress, dark blue suit, white muffler, black hard felt hat, brown boots. A native of Gloucester ; absconded 2Gth December last. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Silver, Gosport. 21.— Kingsclere County).— For falsifying the books of the Kingsclere Workhouse— JAMES CLAYTON, age 37, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair ( turning grey) brown, moustache ginger, short neck; dress, black morn- ing coat, dark tweed trousers and vest, light covert coat, blue melton overcoat, black hard felt hat, lace boots. Late master of the Kingsclere Work- house. Absconded 27th December last. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Wakeford, Kingsclere. 22.— Southampton ( Borough).— For em- bezzlement.— FREDERICK BOYLETT, age 36, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, hair, moustache, and eyes dark ; dress, dark overcoat, dark mixture coat and vest, black serge trousers and cap, dark brown striped muffler, lace boots. A ship's baker ; native of Pirbright. Has in his possession discharges from the steamships " Paris," " St. Louis," and " St. Paul." Absconded 12th inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 23.— Ledbury ( County).— For leaving his wife and family chargeable to the Ledbury Union, 17th inst.— WILLIAM COOPER, age 25, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache black, eyes dark ; dress, dark jacket and vest, fustian trousers, black hard hat, strong nail boots. A pedlar ; native of Coventry. Has in his pos- session a pedlar's certificate, granted at Ledbury 9th November, 1899. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. HERTFORDSHIRE. 24. — Hitchin ( County). — For stealing £ 16 4s., a bank cheque for £ 2 3s., and 1 for £ 2, drawn on Messrs. Barclay & Co.' s Bank, Hitchin Branch, and a postal order for 3s., entrusted to him to deposit at the Stevenage Bank— GEORGE MUNDEN, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair inclined to sandy, slight moustache, eyes blue ; dress, old grey cloth suit and cap, lace boots. A native of Hoxton. Ab- sconded 31st ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Hitchin. 25.— St. Albans ( County).- - For stealing a nearly new plain leather purse, £ 1, and 2 postage stamps— WILLIAM GREEN, age 37, height 5 ft'. 8 in., complexion, hair, and moustache ( turning grey) dark, walks erect, of military appearance; dress, light cloth dust overcoat, cord trousers, cloth cap. A farm labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Hassall, County Police Office, St. Albans. ISLE OF WIGHT. 26.— Newport ( County).— For stealing, 6th inst., a silver watch and chain ( recovered)— A WOMAN, who gave the names of MONTRESS, MORTON and GRAY, age about 55, height about 5 ft., slight build, complexion and hair ( turning grey) dark ; dress, black three- quarter jacket, piece of black fur around neck, old black alpaca dress, small dark bonnet and veil, carried an umbrella. She calls at houses, pro- duces a testimonial purporting to have been given by a manager of a London firm, and states, she is in search of a runaway daughter. Supposed known at Bournemouth, London, Liverpool and Portsmouth. Information to Chief Inspector Ayres, Quay Street, Newport. KENT. 27. — Chatham ( County). — For stealing, 30th ult., a gold watch, keyless, " Presented to Sidney Ernest Bessent on his 21st birthday, 23rd June, 1893" engraved inside; 1 lady's gold watch, No. 44684, small gold chain attached ; 2 gold bracelets ( one snake pattern, other chain); 1 gold wire brooch, 1890 in centre ( pin missing); 1 pair small gold earrings; 1 gold ring, set red stone and pearls ; 1 small gold oval locket; and several gold studs— TWO MEN, 1st, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, small mous- tache ; 2nd, age about 26, height about 5 ft. 7 in.; dressed as dealers. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham. 28.— Folkestone ( Borough)— For embezzle- ment — PERCY CHETWYND PALMER, age 36, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion dark, hair and moustache black, eyes full dark ; dress when last seen, dark overcoat with velvet collar, brown mixture vest, striped trousers, dark cap, lace boots. A reporter. Is in possession of an ambulance first aid certificate, and may endeavour to join a volunteer corps proceeding to South Africa. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Reeve, Folke- stone. 29.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— For stealing a pony and cart ( recovered)— WILLIAM EVES, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fair, moustache light, humpbacked ; wearing large pattern plaid suit. A hawker. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Ramsgate. LANCASHIRE. 30.— Prescot ( County).— For housebreaking at Rainhill, 22nd ult.— Expiree JOHN TONER, alias . JOHN FLANIGAN and GEORGE GLOVER, Office No. 42607, age 64, height 5 ft. 2$ in., com- plexion sallow, hair and whiskers turning grey, eyes blue, J. M. B. front of left forearm, anchor between left thumb and finger ; may be found working on Hats or canal boats. Sentenced at Liv erpool Assizes 6th November, 1886, to 7 years1 penal servitude for burglaty ; liberated 11th April, 1892. C. M. 450. Information to Superintendent Baxendale, Prescot. 31.— Wigan ( County). — For stealing, 31st ult.. at Bamfurlong, a Swiss silver lever watch, No. 709078, large figures, 10/ 666/ 9 M scratched inside outer case, and 19s.— DENNIS TOCKER, age 17, height 4 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair' hair and eyes brown, large nose ; dress, slate colour coat and cap, dark brown cord trousers, clogs. Previously convicted of larceny, and has been on a reformatory ship. Information to Supt. Brassington. Wigan. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1! » 00. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT — K Division. - 1' or stealing a set of har- ness ( recovered), also for receiving a mare— THOMAS LEIGH, Office No. 2067- 1) 7, see Cases Nos. 3 of 5th and 5 of 12th nit., age 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes bine, scar left elbow, right forearm, and forehead. A wheelwright; native of Bethnal Green. Was sentenced at South London Sessions, 14th July, 1898, to 9 months hard labour for attempted larceny; and at North London Sessions, 8th April, 1897, to 3 months hard labour for possess- ing housebreaking tools. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Otiice, New Scotland Yard, S. W. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 33.— P Division. — For stealing jewellery from her lodgings at Beckenham, 1st inst.— ANNIE HOLLAND, alias MAGGIE ANDERSON, Office No. 1231- 96, age 31, height 5 ft. 1£ in. ( without shoes), hair and eyes dark brown, complexion sallow, sharp nose, two vaccination marks left arm, mole back of right upper ann, left cheek, left side of neck, front of left shoulder, on left side of waist, and on chest, scar left temple, ears pierced ; a servant; dress, when last seen, brown jacket and dress, black waterproof with cape, black sailor hat, black band. Was sentenced at Lambeth on 10th October, 1894, to six months hard labour; at Dartford, on loth August, 1895, to ten days hard labour; at South London Sessions, on 10th Sep- tember, 1895, to seven months hard labour ; and at Maidstone Borough Quarter Sessions on 18th April, 1896, to twelve months hard labour for larceny. She takes lodgings at first- class boarding houses and commits larcenies. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 34.— c Division.— For stealing notes, Arc., value £ 300— VALERIAN VELDEMAN, a French subject, age 16, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes dark; dress, light grey overcoat, blue serge suit, dark cap. LUDWIG WEISSER, a German, age about 25, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion dark, thin face, hollow cheeks, hair and long moustache dark brown, eyes blue, looks consumptive ; dress, light grey overcoat, dark grey trousers and cap, side- spring boots. A groom or valet. Absconded 10th inst. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. MONMOUTHSHIRE. £ 1 REWARD. 35.— Risca { County).— For deserting his wife and family, 23rd September last— BENJAMIN HAVARD, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) and eyes dark brown, scar right cheek. A jockey or stableman ; native of Abercarn, Monmouthshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Porter, Risca, by whom the above reward will be paid for such informa- tion as will lead to the arrest of Havard. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY '•), 1900. LANCASHIRE. 36.- Wigan ( County).— For stealing a watch ( recovered)— ERNEST BUCKLEY, age 21, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes blue ; dress, black jacket and vest, black striped trousers, green plaid scarf, black cap, clogs. A drawer ; native of Ince- in- Makerfield. Information to Supt. Brassington, Wigan. LINCOLNSHIRE. ;( 7.- Boston ' County).— For the abduction of a girl— WILLIAM WELCH, age 32, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, mous- tache light, eyes blue, bracelet tattooed on both wrists, tortoise, woman, Prince of Wales feathers, boy, and flower pot on arms, walks erect; dress, blue cord jacket and vest, brown cord trousers patched at knees, violet and black neckerchief, old light peak cap, light lace boots, dark blue overcoat : may be found on public works. De- scription of the girl— ROSETTA ELIZABETH CROSS, age 16, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, small scar on fore- head ; dress, brown double- breasted jacket with large buttons, black dress, coloured straw hat with brown velvet band, may be wearing blue cloth costume skirt, trimmed black braid. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Costar. Boston. NORFOLK. 38.— Norwich [ City).— For stealing a black jacket and vest, blue stripe lining ; 1 navy blue jacket and vest, light stripe lining; and other clothing— WILLIAM COXHALL, alias CLARKE, age 22, height 5 ft. 8 or II ill., complexion fresh, long face, hair and slight moustache light brown, eyes blue, long straight nose ; dress, blue jacket and guernsey, blue and white stripe trousers ( patched), dark blue cap, white neckerchief, old spring side boots. Recently employed at gas works or coal yards. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Winch, Nor- wich. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. Northampton County).— For larceny and assault on police— PADDY DRINKWATER. age 25 or 26, height 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair and small moustache light, nose broken; dress, old dark coat and vest, red and black guernsey, supposed cord trousers. Is fond of boxing ; may be found at common lodging- houses. Warrant issned. Information to Supt. Webster, County Police Office, Northampton. SHROPSHIRE. 4( 1— Church stretton ( County). — For stealing £ 1— DAVID JAMES, age about 32, height 5 ft. 6 in., long features, hair, moustache, and eyes ( deep set) dark, knock- kneed, ringworms on chest and wrist; dress, dark coat trimmed black braid, old cord trousers ( worn through at knees and bottoms), hard narrow brimmed hat. A tramping labourer ; native of Llanbister. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barnett, Church Stretton. STAFFORDSHIRE. 41.— Burslem ( County). — For carnally knowing a girl, age 15, at Cobridge, 29th ult,— FRANK GATER, aged 31, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., rather stout build, complexion pale, hair and moustache light brown, eyes blue, 2 coal marks on forehead, 2nd right finger stiff, slightly deaf, walks erect; dress, black cloth suit, blue silk muffler, brown cloth cap with velvet stripes, lace boots. A collier ; native of Hanley. Is fond of singing at public- houses. Absconded 1st inst. Photograph can be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 42.— Lichfield ( County).— For stealing, 1st inst., at Chasetown, 1 lady's gold Geneva watch ; 2 silver patent English levers ; 1 silver watch ; 1 do., engine turned cases ; 6 metal stop watches ; 1 pair Bedford cord breeches ; and 1 pair leather leggings— SAMUEL SAUL, age 19, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 ill., complexion fresh, hair light brown; dress, light brown coat, corduroy breeches, cap, brown boots and leggings. A native of Brades A'illage, Oldbury. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barrett, Lichfield. 43 .— Longton ( County).— For burglary, 20th ult., at Fenton, and stealing a pair of men's light lace boots, size 9, toe capped; 1 black silk umbrella, cherrywood stick with silver ferrule— JOHN THOMAS BAINBRIDGE, alias ALBERT WILLIAM WILSON, and HODDSKIN, age 26, height 5 l't. 7 in., rather stout build, complexion, hair, slight moustache, and eyes dark, impediment in speech ; dress, dark cloth suit, light cloth cap, lace boots. A native of bishop Auckland. Is a member of the Society of Friends, of which he is fond of talking. Warrant issued. 44. Longton ( County). — For obtaining a Gladstone travelling bag by false pretences— MICHAEL or JOHN KELLY, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., well built, complexion fresh, full face, hair and side whiskers dark, eyes ( full) grey, of smart appearance ; dress, dark drab coat and vest, light cord breeches and leggings, white tie, black hat, lace boots. A groom and coach- man ; native of Dundrum. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bakewell, Longton. 45.— Stoke - on- Trent ( County). — For stealing, 26th ult., a lady's silver Geneva watch, engraved back, white face, steel hands, a gilt twisted pattern guard attached. DYSON ( supposed false), age about 21, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ill., complexion fresh, sharp features, hair light brown ; dress, black jacket and vest, dark pepper and salt coloured cloth trousers, dark plaid tie, brown gloves, carried a knotted loop handled cane. Warrant issued. 46. - Stoke- on- Trent ( County). — For obtaining money by false pretences TAYLOR ( supposed false), age about 40, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, mous- tache dark, tuft under chin, lame right leg ; dress, dark suit, dark muffler, black hard hat, light lace boots. He represented that he had a bag of tools at the railway station and required the money to pay carriage. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gilbride, Stoke- on- Trent. SUFFOLK. 47.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For absconding with Workhouse clothing— JAMES HART, age 55, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fair, hair ( turning grey) brown, eyes blue; dress, dark overcoat, dark coat and vest, dark speckled trousers, black soft felt hat. A wheelwright ; native of Ipswich. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Colonel Russell, Chief Constable, Ipswich. SUSSEX ( East). 48.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing, between 3rd and 5th inst., £ 1 10s., a lady's silver Geneva watch, open face, white dial, black hands and figures, chased back ; fine link- pattern chain, knobs at intervals, with tassel, silver slipper and pencil ( calves foot) attached ; 1 fawn- colour coat and skirt, pearl buttons, coat lined black and gold, may have " Humphrey, Eastbourne," marked inside— MRS. WOOLGAR, age about 24, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark; dress, short brown jacket, black dress, black straw hat, turned up at side, trimmed red and blue flowers. May seek employment at laundries. Had with her a child, age about 9 months, wrapped in a large white shawl. Warrant issued. 4Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing a bicycle ( recovered)— CHARLES WARREN, age about 26, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion pale, hair dark, clean shaved, right foot deformed ; dress, dark overcoat, blue serge jacket and vest, grey trousers and cap, lace boots. A stableman. Absconded 27th ult. Warrant issued. 50 — Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing £ 1 lis.— RONALD ROBERTSON, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair ( bushy in front), and eyes dark, moustache reddish brown, bad teeth, small feet ; dress, double- breasted drab colour covert coat, large collar, 2 large buttons on cuffs, dark grey cloth morning coat and vest, dark striped trousers, greenish bow tie with light stripes, patent leather button boots. A tailor ; supposed a native of Inverness. Absconded 27tli ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. WARWICKSHIRE. 51 — Stratford - on - A von ( County).— For stealing ( bailee), 9th inst., a pneumatic safety bicycle, 28 in. wheels, yellow rims, cover on front wheel, back tyre worn, black frame with red lines, handle bar dented on left side, rubber pedals, mudguard to back wheel, no brake— THOMAS SAVAGE, age 26, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, clean shaved ; dress, brown clothes, cloth cap. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lambourne, Stratford- on- Avon. 52.— Birmingham ( City).— For obtaining various sums of money, between 1st October last and 25th ult., by false pretences— PHILIP MOR- RIS, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fiorid, hair dark, eyes watery, of military appearance. A bank clerk ; native of Cardiff. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Rafter, Bir- mingham. 53.- Leamington ( Borough).— For steal- ing, 29th ult., a piano organ, " Francisco Mancini " stamped inside on sounding board, mounted on carriage, painted red, lined yellow— WALTER HILL, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion dark ; dress, blue Melton coat, brown stripe vest, brown corduroy trousers, green and red stripe cap. Was accompanied by A YOUTH, age about 18, height about 5 ft, 3 in . stout build, complexion dark, eyes brown ; dresb', slate coloured jacket, brown velvet vest, dark plaid trousers, drab cap. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Brabner, Leamington. WORCESTERSHIRE. 54.— Evesham ( County).— For failing to report— Supervisee THOMAS WHITE, alias CHAS. SYLVESTER, Office No. 1939- 99, age 44, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion sallow, hair and eyes brown, scar top of centre of forehead, bracelet both wrists, ring middle finger both hands, mole left side chest. Native of Oxford ; a gardener. Sentenced at Gloucester Sessions 4th January, 1899, to 6 months hard labour and 3 years police supervision for larceny. 19731. Information to Supt, Cope, Evesham. 55.— Halesowen ( County).— For stealing, 3rd inst.. an overcoat ( recovered) — HARRY JONES, alias WILSON, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, wears fringe, slight moustache, heart with name in centre surrounded by a wreath tattooed on back of left hand, bust of the Queen back of right hand, " Charles " and a surname on muscle of right arm; dress, dark grey jacket and vest, brown plaid trousers, dark muffler, brown cap, lace boots. A collier ; native of Tipton, Staffs. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector l'itt, Halesowen, or Supt. Chare, Oldbury. 56.— Malvern ( Cwinty).— For stealing, 22nd ult., £ 6 13s. 6d.— FRANK BULL, age IS, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, ankles double- jointed ; dress, fawn colour covert coat, green plaid suit, grey cap. May seek employment at stables or engine sheds. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Harrison, Malvern. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 57.— Hull ( City).— For obtaining various sums of money by false pretences— MARY ELLA, alias MADAME ELY, age about 50, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, full face, hair ( turning grey) light, of masculine appearance and good address, swinging gait, wears glasses, cord or small chain attached; dress, brown costume, small bonnet, black veil. Supposed a native of Dublin. She advertises concerts, and calls at breweries and obtains lists of their managers, to whom she sells tickets, stating the concerts are under the patron- age of their employers. On the dates advertised for the concerts to be held, she inserts an adver- tisement in papers stating they are postponed owing to illness of the artistes. Was sentenced to 3 months imprisonment at Middlesbrough, Novem- ber, 1895, for collecting alms in name of Ellen Carroll, and to 1 month at Carlisle, June, 1897, as a rogue and vagabond in name of Mary Blair. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 58.- Pickering ( County).— For obtaining 2 tons of hay by false pretences— JOHN WAT- SON, age 53, height 5 ft. 2 in., rather stout build, square shoulders, complexion sallow, hair ( ba! on top) dark brown, moustache dark, eyes brown, large ears, of Jewish appearance ; dress, blue cloth overcoat, slate coloured cloth suit, white tie, grey cloth cap, light lace boots.- Stated he was a native of Hull. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Stones, Pickering. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 59. — Knaresborough ( County). — For obtaining credit while being an undischarged bankrupt — ROBERT GEORGE STANLEY BANKS, age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY , 1900. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 complexion fresh, full face, hair dark brown, heavy moustache dark, eyes grey; drees, when last seen, black suit, black bowler hat, dark grey overcoat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ormsby, Knaresborough. 60.— Sheffield ( City).— for stealing £ 20— FRANK ELLIOTT, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light, long nose ; dress, black jacket and vest, chocolate and blue striped trousers, black and white bow tie, brown lace boots. A barman ; native of Derbyshire. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Sheffield. 61— Wakefield ( City). - For stealing a silver watch — WILLIAM MULLIGAN, alias ATKINSON and GREAVES, Office No. 236— 00, " age 40, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey. Left arm amputated above elbow. A native of Richmond, Yorks. Sentenced at Leeds Assizes, 11th March, 1899, to 12 months' imprisonment for stealing 10 sheep. Previously convicted at Beverley, Knaresboro', York, Leeds and Wetherby. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Wa, Icefield. 62.— York ( City). - For obtaining money by false pretences during January — GEORGE CLARKE, age 37, height about 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair and short whiskers dark. Stated he was an artist. He inserts adver- tisements in newspapers for a general servant, and one representing that a general servant is required, and receives fees on the pretence of putting the parties in communication. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, York. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 63.— P Division•— Remanded till 27th inst., for larceny— HENRY MOSGRAVE ONEQUI, alias EVANS WHEELER, age 33, height 5 ft, 4 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes hazel, scar centre of forehead and across both knees. A native of New York. He represented himself as a wealthy American, and induced a woman to go through a marriage ceremony, which proved to be bogus, and then robbed her. Has been previously convicted. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W SHROPSHIRE. 64.— Whitchurch ( County).— Committed for trial at next assizes for larceny— WILLIAM FAIRCLOUGH, age 23, height 5 ft. . H in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes hazel, left forefinger slightly deformed ; a native of Wolver- hampton— CHARLES HIGGS, age 20, height 5 ft. Si in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel. States he is a native of Gnosall, Stafford- shire. Boatmen. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Supt, Edge, Whitchurch. STAFFORDSHIRE. 65.— Wedneshury ( County).— Committed for trial at next Stafford Assizes, for forging and uttering bankers' cheques— HENRY BROWN, alias JOHN WILLIAMS and JABEZ WILSON, age 39, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion fresh, hair, moustache, and eyes brown, small scar top of nose, ruptured left side, 2 burn marks outside left knee ; dress, black cloth ( round) jacket and vest, grey striped trousers, brown felt hat, tan boots. Is believed a native of Cardiff. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Salt, Wednesbury. WARWICKSHIRE. 66— Birmingham ( City).— Remanded in custody, charged with the unlawful possession of 8 rings ( 1 15 ct. ruby and pearl half hoop, private mark " S/' X "; 1 9 ct. ruby and rose diamond half •> op, hall marked, maker's initials " W. H. C.," private mark " K/ E"; 1 9 ct. heart shape, set garnet and pearl, Chester hall mark, maker's initials " T. S.," private mark" E/ G"; 1 15 ct. ruby and pearl, fancy edge, Chester hall mark, private mark " O/ O"; 1 18 ct. fancy diamond and ruby, registered No. 236192, private mark " A. L/ X "; 1 18 ct. square tablet, set diamond in centre, 2 pearls each side, beaded edge, maker's initials " L. & W.," registered pattern, private mark " CO/ X"; 2 gold puzzle rings, plain and chased wires)— HENRY JOHNSON, age 19, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, cut scar right eyebrow, clasped hands and wreath back of right hand, " J. S." and indistinct tattoo marks back of right forearm, " ILOG" and butter- fly back of left hand, horse's head and shoe left forearm. A shoemaker ; native of Stockport.— GEORGE MORRISON, age 19, height 5 ft,, com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, anchor and dot back of right forearm, cross, 2 dots, heart and dagger back of left hand. A bricklayer ; native of Whitechapel.— GEORGE HARRIS, age 21, height 4 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, cut scar from lower lip to chin right side, abscess right side of neck, 2 dots back of left foreatm. An ironturner. Information to the Chief Constable, Birming- ham. PROPERTY sTOLEN. DURHAM. 67. — Stockton- on- Tees ( County).— 14th inst., by shopbreaking, silver watches, Nos. 254 ( Geneva), 281, 366 ( lever), 414 ( lever), 600, 667 ( old lever), 1082 ( lady's Geneva), 1763, 2145, 2296, 2427, 2591, 3002, 3216, 3363, 3373, 3776, 3853, 3947, 4099, 4611, 4623, 5319, 5480, 5838, 6208, 6417, 7283 ( flowered back, silver dial), 7949 ( ladv's Geneva, 800 silver), 8151, 8606, 8876, 9192, 10152 ( Geneva, capped, new), 10515 ( lever), 10550, 11097, 11404 ( lever), 11578, 11820, 13343, 14943, 15000, 15548, 15695, 16863, 17924 ( Geneva), 20190, 20350, 20805, 22435, 24056,' 24478 ( lever, " Reid, Newcastle " on movement), 25037, 25050, 25154, 26156, 27000, 28779, 29042 ( lady's), 30177, 32143 ( lady's lever), 32315 ( lever), 32891, 33513, 34691 ( small gentleman's lever), 36867 ( Geneva), 36942, 40579, 41117 ( express lever, " Greeves, Sheffield" on dial), 41509 ( lady's), 42930, 43764 ( Geneva), 48437, 54942, 56040 ( lever), 56960, 57220, 58010, 59800, 61904, 62900, 67800, ( lady's Geneva, 800 silver), 72077 ( lady's Geneva), 72092, 76169, 84707, 86550, 91968, 92992 ( lady's Geneva). 94020, 96547, 101712, 104692, 109895, 112230, 116650 ( lever), 128757 ( Geneva), 132442, 144475, 160785, 180664 227406, 271151, 275438 ( lady's Geneva, 800 silver), 300455 ( lever), 331026, 359096, 364756 ( lady's), 389035 ( lever)', 391714 ( lady'sl, 392243, 395643, 399084, 407360, 409441 ( Geneva, new), 425393, 425429, 470020, 480664, 494892 ( lady's Geneva), 541787, 548384 ( Geneva, metal dome, 800 silver), 558490, 567803, 569733 ( lever), 617497, 640547, 1004370, 4731234 ( Waltham lever); 1 American rolled gold hunter, No. 7885695 ; 2 metal watches, Nos. 19989, 38998 ; 1 lady's gold do., No. 18823. 2 pairs of oak salt cellars, shape of a bucket, silver- mounted, with white enamel in- side. 16th inst., rings : 30 gold wedding, various sizes, some 22 ct., 2 18 ct,, the greater number 9 ct.; some may have one or more of the following letters thereon : R/- D/- E/- F/- Y/- N/- U/- : 9 ladies' 9 ct. dress, heart shape, " Mizpah " on each, set with diamond chips ; 9 ladies' 9 ct. do., set with 6 pearls and ruby in centre ; 9 ladies' 9 ct. do., various patterns, 1 set with green and red stones; 9 gold signet rings, some set with blood stones and some with milk colour stones; 18 gentlemen's silver rinjjp, buckle pattern ; 5 metal watches, Nos. 1132, 9352, 28538, 35850, 952406 ; 2 silver Genevas Nos. 9077, 10159 ; 1 lady's silver Geneva No. 55166 ; 1 silver Boston lever No. 300312; 1 small 9 ct. scarf pin, horseshoe pattern. Information to Supt. Liddell, Stockton- on- Tees. ESSEX. 68.— Colchester ( Borough). — Since 1st inst., a lady's silver watch, maker Zimmermon, gold chain attached ; 1 new large gold link brace- let ; 1 small gold curb bracelet; 2 long gold chains ; 1 long gold brooch, large pearl in centre ; 1 round do., set pearl; 1 half moon shape brooch, with circle of pearls; 1 gold butterfly brooch, with stones ; 1 mosaic brooch ; 1 gold scarf pin, with chain. Information to Chief Constable Coombs, Col- chester. HAMPSHIRE. 69.— Southampton ( Borough).— A mariner's silver compass, shape of a watch ; a mahogany box 14 in. long, 4 in. wide, and 8 in. deep, inlaid with grains of mother o' pearl, imita- tion ivy leaves in centre of lid ; a quantity of Honiton lace ( valuable); and a number of King George, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Anne gold coins, and a number of German, French and Italian coins. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. HER TFORDSHIRE. 70,— Hemel Hempstead ( County).— 18th inst,, at Boxmoor, 1 lady s gold keyless watch, size of a two shilling piece, pink enamel dial, black figures, gold hands, flat bow, blue enamel and gold brooch, bow shape, attached ; 1 lady's gold marquise ring, opal in centre, surrounded with 22 diamonds, and 1 diamond each side ; 1 silver fiddle brooch, set with 4 red and green pebbles ; 1 circular gold brooch, glass in centre, with pearls inside; 1 long gold brooch, 4 pearls in centre, glass at back, con- taining hair ( pin missing); 1 small gold brooch, oval shape, plaited hair in centre ; 1 small imitation gold brooch, twisted pattern, with 4 or 5 shells hanging thereon. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hemp- stead. MIDLOTHIAN. 71. Edinburgh ( City).—] j2th inst., from hotels, 1 diamond enamelled necklet, dark blue enamel, long plain links, round shape pendant, size of 6d. piece, studded with small diamonds, dark grey hair set in back, and " M" wrought on back with hair, old- fashioned ; 1 diamond car- buncle necklet, set 5 large carbuncle stones, with small diamonds between, composed of 2 narrow chains; 1 round gold bangle, filigree work, set with a number of small diamonds on top, blue enamel, all jointed, small lid on centre of top which opens with a spring showing small chip of grey granite, snap clasp ; 1 large carbuncle stone pendant, round shape, enclosed in twisted gold rim, and set with grey hair at back of stone; 1 necklet, composed of a string of imitation white pearls, with a small pearl cross at end; 1 lady's diamond ring set 5 medium sized diamonds in a row, plain setting, plain heavy gold band, old- fashioned, enclosed in a brown leather case with red velvet lining, " George Edwards, Jeweller, Glasgow." inside ; 1 lady's half hoop emerald ring, set with 5 large emeralds in claw set- ting, in a thin plain narrow band ; 1 tur- quoise and diamond ring, set with 3 turquoise stones, each turquoise set round with small diamonds, initials " J. L." on band inside; 1 pair of lady's gold sleeve links, round shape, red and white enamel, fasten with 6mall links ; 1 pair of lady's silver do., long oblong shape, " J. J." in monogram on front, plain; 1 pair of do., set with plain dark blue stones, tapered at one end, small stone ball at other; 1 lady's garnet ring, set in metal band, stones set all round band; 3 regimental brass buttons ( 1 Scots Grey, 2 Kith Lancers) ; I 1898 halfpenny, with a hole and ring through it; 4 small pale blue enamel buttons, round shape, for lady's bodice; 1 small gold safety- pin brooch, with small gold pig on top ; 1 small gold safety- pin, enamelled cock on top ; 1 small Primrose League brooch, with " P" in centre; 1 black velvet neckband, has small diamond slide for fastening it on front, set with 7 or 8 paste diamonds; 1 small heart- shaped pendant, composed of New Zealand gum ; 1 gold gilt wire bangle, round shape, set with 8 turquoise ( 1 missing), secured by 2 small gold knobs; 6 paste pearl toilet pins, on a pasteboard card ; 6 or 7 small keys, various sizes, on steel ring ; 1 gold scarf p'. n, set with a smoked Scotch pearl, pear shape ; 2 of the rings were in a dark blue velvet ring case, lined with pale blue satin, a London jeweller's name and address inside ; an American dime piece with hole in it; 1 gold gilt heart, set turquoise ; 1 small silver scarf pin with head in shape of a cock ; 1 silver mosaic marquise ring, representing a forget- me- not; 1 plain gold- plated scarf clasp, set with 5 paste stones— Sus- picion is attached to A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair and moustache light; dress, grey overcoat, dark trousers, and black felt hat ; wore spectacles ; spoke with foreign accent. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Edinburgh. OXFORDSHIRE. Vl — Caversham ( County).— 16th inst., by burglary, at Mapledurham, 2 hollow ground razors, nearly new, black handles, " V. R. Hiscock 3/ 6 " on blade of one, " Kropp 5/ 6" on other; and £ 22 5s., including two £ 5 notes and a George III. 5s. piece. Information to Inspector Ayres, Caversham. 73.— Oxford ( City).— 15th inst., a black oxy- dised keyless watch, No. 670107 ; 1 gold lever watch, gold dial, No. 5358 ; 1 lady's gold lever watch, gold dial, No. 14050; 1 do. Geneva, No. 7758, gold chain and locket attached ; 1 lady's gold ring, set 3 garnets ; 1 gold bolt ring, 2 small rings attached— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN, 1st, age 24 to 26, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion fair, slight moustache light, wearing a shade over one eye ; dress, brown tweed jacket and trousers, dark scarf, tweed cap, supposed button boots. 2nd, age 27 to 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., stiff build, complexion fair, slight moustache, arms, chest, and thigh tattooed ; dress, brown tweed jacket, old trousers, dark cap. Information to Chief Constable Cole, Oxford. 86 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY '•), 1900. STAFFOROSHIRE. 74.- Wednesbury ( County).— lst inst., from a show case at the Art Gallery, a gold shield guinea, dated 1785, in good preservation ; 1 fourpenny piece, dated 1837 ; 1 silver twopenny piece, two holes therein; 1 do. penny piece, dated 1827. Information to Supt. Salt, Wednesbury. SUSSEX ( East). 75— Brighton ( Borough).— 12th inst., a ring, set large emerald with a large diamond each side ( piece chipped out of emerald); 1 half- hoop ring, set 5 or 7 diamonds; 1 large diamond marquise ring; 1 ring, set large pearl and diamond; 1 half- hoop ring, set 5 opals with diamond sparks between ; 1 crescent brooch, set with 3 rows of diamonds, may be used as a pendant or hair ornament; 1 gold brooch, with " Pim " in diamonds thereon, made to screw on a bangle or pin ; 1 gold bangle, with place for a brooch or a stud to screw on ; 1 thin gold wire bangle, set with a chrysophase surrounded with pearls ; 1 imitation pearl pendant, with gilt back, very much discoloured; 1 imitation pearl necklet; 1 paste oval shaped waistbelt buckle ; 1 gold chain purse; 1 small black silk bag, con- taining about 20 keys ( several have labels attached; 1 short sable boa, with head 2 paws, and 4 or 5 tails, with 2 large buttons studded with paste ; 1 long jet and steel watch guard— By A WOMAN, answering the description of MARY FRASER, Case No. 19, 19th ult. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. WARWICKSHIRE. 76. — Solihull { County). — 11th inst., by burglary, 1 mustard pot, with blue glass inside which has small piece chipped out; 2 pepper pots, egg shaped; 2 teaspoons, fluted; 1 Nor- wegian spoon, " 1888" engraved thereon ; 1 pair knife rests, ivory centre ( all silver); 1 candelabra, about 14 in. high, 2 lights ; 1 tea urn, about 18 in. high, with bone or ivory top and small piece of silver worn otf one side ; 1 vegetable dish, three compartments, handle 7 or 8 in. long ; 3 sauce boats, jug pattern ; 1 spoon warmer, about 4 in. high; 0 salts and spoons, Queen Anne pattern, about 2 to 3 in. high ; 1 breakfast cruet, heart shape, 3 bottles ; 3 breakfast cruets ; 1 glass sugar basin, with plated base and handle ; 2 pairs sugar tongs, one pair beaded, the other plain ; 1 biscuit jar, cut glass, 8 in. high, knob on lid ; 4 salvers, the largest about 12 in. in diameter ; 1 teapot, Queen Anne pattern, oval shape with black ebony handle ; 1 sugar basin and cream jug to match teapot; 1 egg stand, with 6 electro- plated egg cups and spoons ; 1 egg boiler, to hold 4 eggs, bird on top, 14 in. high ; 1 entree dish and cover, oval shape, about 12 in. by 8 in.; 1 bacon dish with cover, 14 in. by 9 in., and stands on claws; 2 toast racks; 1 teapot, " Evans and Matthews" stamped on bottom ; 1 teapot, flowered ; 1 coffee pot, to match teapot; 1 sugar basin, round shape, believed to have two handles; 1 milk jug, to match sugar basin ; 1 bread dish, with wooden centre; 1 bread knife, with chased handle; 2 pickle forks, plain, ivory handles ; 1 butter knife ; 1 large gravy spoon ; 12 teaspoons, beaded pattern ; 1 fish carver and fork, ivory handles ; 1 crumb scraper, ivory handle ; 1 cheese scoop, ivory handle ; 1 bread basket, boat shape, open work, 14 in. by 9 in.; 1 bread spear; 1 sandwich box; 1 hot water jug, with lid and ivory knob on top ; 2 mustard pots, Queen Anne pattern ; 1 mustard pot ( all electro- plated) ; 2 linen table cloths, one with fringe around and marked " Ryland P."; 1 roller towel, marked " Ryland P." ; 1 round clothes basket, about 3 ft. high. Information to Supt. Carbis, Solihull. WORCESTERSHIRE. 77.— King's Heath ( County).— 8th inst., from Northfleld Railway Station, 120 silver brooches, various patterns; 48 metal do., gold colour, set garnets and opals; 1 blue Melton jacket; 1 pair blue Melton trousers, hip pocket; 1 do. vest; 1 black Chesterfield overcoat, worn ; 1 print shirt, blue and red stripe, " C. I. Cross " on collar; makers, " Dunn & Sons, Northampton ; 1 dark grey coat and skirt; 1 silver- plated water jug, old fashioned, 10 or 12 in. high. Information to Supt. Wasley, King's Heath. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 78.— York ( City).— 6th inst., 2 pairs brown leather driving gloves ; 1 silk handkerchief, red, white, and blue ; 1 black handle razor, " Spokes " on blade ; and £ 11— Supposed by A YOUTH, age about 17, height about 5 ft. 1 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes blue, thumb and 1st finger left hand deficient ; dress, dark suit, blue mackintosh, light cap, brown boots. An hotel boots. 6th inst., a gold hunter watch, " M " in blue enamel on back, " Sir Frederick Milner, from R. W. B. Lewis," and date engraved inside. 6th inst., a silver English lever watch. No. 25928, gold hands, white sunk dial," P. Shackleton, Sowerby Bridge" thereon ; 1 18 ct. gold English lever watch, No. 13316, gold dial, raised figures, gold hands, spade pattern, has been converted from a verge; old- fashioned verge bow and balance wheel; 1 old- fashioned silver watch, white flowered face, old gold chain with seal attached ; 1 metal keyless watch, hinge of face broken, silver curb Albert with seal, blue and red stones attached. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, York. PROPERTY_ RECOVERED NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 79 — Peterborough ( City).— Bicycle, Case No. 68, 5th ult., and thief arrested. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 80 — St. Ives ( County). — 16th inst., the body of A MAN, age about 56, length 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair, whiskers, mous- tache, and eyes grey, Roman nose, sailing ship tattooed right forearm, mermaid left forearm ; wearing dark clothing, " Howes and Lambert, Ilford " on braces. A tramp. Information to Supt. Rayner, St. Ives. SURREY. Sl.— Chertsey ( County).— 16th inst., on the L. and S. W. Railway at Sunningdale, the body of A MAN, age 35 to 40, length 5 ft. 5 to 7 in., stiff build, complexion fair, hair dark brown, dark ginger moustache, 3 upper front teeth decayed ; dress, blue ( single- breasted) overcoat, velvet collar, blue with red and white check lining, blue black diagonal jacket, grey vest with small black and red check, brownish grey check tweed trousers, blue and pink striped Oxford shirt, pink merino pants and socks, black and white shepherd's plaid scarf, odd boots, " The Leader " stamped inside of left; black hard felt hat; appearance of a labourer. Found in pocket a tobacco box, " Topmast Navy Cut" thereon. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. APPREHENSIONS. 82 — Lancashire, Chorley ( County).— MARY GOULDING, Case No. 26, 19th ult., and committed for trial. 83.— Monmouthshire, Aberga- venny ( County).— GEORGE MEADOWS, alias STALLARD, Case No. 25, 9th inst. 84— Norfolk, Norwich ( City).— GEORGE QUANTRELL, Case No. 30, 12th ult. 85.— Shropshire, Whitchurch ( County).— SAMUEL alias WILLIAM JAR- MAN, Case No. 29, 16th inst. 86. — Staffordshire, Stoke - on - Trent ( County). DYSON, Case No. 32, 9th inst., at Wigan, and property recovered. 87.— Staffordshire, Wednesbury ( County).— JOSEPH ROGERS, Case No. 37, 11th February, 1898. LATEST INFORMATION. PROPERTY STOLEN. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 88.— Cambridge ( Borough).— 21st inst., a lady's open- face gold Geneva watch, No. 32472, much worn, gold curb Albert, with a small whistle made into a key and a 15 ct. gold locket, attached ; 1 plain bright 15 ct. bangle bracelet, oval clasp ; 1 twisted gold do., horseshoe shape; 1 do., knot shape ; 1 moonstone bangle, set in gold wire, 5 stones ; 1 lady's old- fashioned gipsy ring, set small diamond in centre and 4 pearls; 2 ladies' gold rings, grooved rims, set small diamond ; 1 lady's silver demi- hnnter keyless watch, white enamelled ring on outer case, monogram " M. A. G. T." on back; 2 crystal necklets, silver setting, each crystal joined with 3 small silver links, about 12 stones in each ; 1 large oval crystal, silver safety- pin brooch ; 1 old- fashioned white stone oval brooch, set gold filigree work, about 1J in. long, silver leaves on stone, set rubies ; 1 go'ld chased oval locket, " Annie Postick " on one side, photo- graphs of 2 boys the other ; 2 small round gold link locket chains; 1 gold watch chain, round links, with tassel ; 1 pearl pendant, star shape, set about 40 pearls ; 1 pearl pendant, octagon shape ; 2 gold oval brooches, plain raised centres ; 1 oval stone amethyst, safety- pin brooch, straight chased bar; 1 yellow purse ; 1 bay colour purse; 1 red purse, containing a postal order for 5s.; 1 green leather purse. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. KENT. 89.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— Since 1st inst., a lady's silver watch ( nearly new), chased back, flowered dial, one hand missing, maker " Benson, London," engraved on back of inside case. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Rams- gate. LANCASHIRE. 90.— Bolton ( County).— 19th inst., at Turton, 2 pairs of spectacles, blue frames, " Crystal" marked on one ; 1 silver- plated pocket knife, 2 blades, corkscrew, button hook, & c.; 1 gold curb chain brooch, 2 in. long; 1 lady's ring, curb pattern, gold and silver links; 1 gold Mizpah ring ( brokeh); 1 pair opera glasses. 20th inst., at Westhoughton, a silver English lever watch, plain cases, No. 6560; 1 gold scarf pin, set 6 stones, pale blue stone in centre ; 1 gold curb Albert, small links ; 1 dark grey overcoat, square back. Information to Supt. Leeming, Bolton. APPREHENSION. 91 — Metropolitan Police District, E Division.— ABRAHAM MARKS, Case No. 1, 16th inst., and remanded till 24th inst. MISSING. 92.— Since 29th September last, from Little Ilford, Essex— HARRY WARDEN, age 19 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 2 in., thin and pale, hair light brown, eyes blue, two upper teeth deficient; dress, light grey tweed suit, navy blue cap, pink shirt, grey socks, lace boots. Is of weak intellect; would probably say that he came from America. Information to Mr. Warden, 65, Wanstead Park Road, Ilford, Essex. 93.— Since 6th ult,— SAMUEL TAYLOR, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, hair ( curly) and moustache dark brown ; a cellarman; dress, brown jacket, dark cord trousers, black Trilby hat. Had in his possession a silver lever watch, No. 14028. Information to Capt, Colquhoun, Chief Con- stable, Swansea. £ 10 REWARD. 94.— Since 4th July, 1899, from North Wingfield — ALBERT BURTON, age 38, height 6 ft. 1 in., weight 15 stones, complexions fresh, hair, beard, and moustache brown, eyes blue, wears spectacles. Formerly a law clerk, but latterly an innkeeper and brewer's traveller. Is fond of horseracing. May be employed as a clerk. The photograph was taken about 6 years ago. The above reward will be paid for information of the whereabouts of above, or if dead, for proof of death. Information to Supt. Faulkner, County Police Office, Chesterfield.