THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1900. VOL. XVII., No. 1750. BEOTTI. 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 urill 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 mill 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. 6. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property zoill be inserted at a cost of 1.5$. per portrait, and of Is. 6d. per photo- araph or sketeh of a stolen article. C. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no - warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. ^. TIOXS. 7. Anrmineements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not lest rank them Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and, as far as practicable, they are alphabeticaliy 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 iwtice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any annov/ ncement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received rwt 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. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missivig can only be accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. R. ANDERSON, EdiUr. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette " will be found arranged for easy reference as fol- lows :— ( a) Regulations at top of first page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and BoroughB therein, arranged, as far as practicable, in alphabetical order. ( c) Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the 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. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— A Division.— For obtaining £ 15 by false pretences, 10th August last — CHRISTO- PHER K. M. PULLEN, Office No. 2528- 99, age 28, height 5 ft, 4 in, complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, eyes hazel, scar on left elbow, wearing dark clothes and bowler hat. A native of Portsmouth. Warrant issued. 2.— C Division.— For stealing, a gold half- hunter keyless watch, No. 84948, crest ( lion stantant on the cap of maintenance, with motto— " Et- Decus- et- Pretium- Recti ")— on plate fastened on back case ; 1 double close curb Albert, swivel at tach end, a gold telescope pencil attached ; 1 gold scarf pin, Bhape of a hunting horn, platinum mouthpiece; 1 pair of sleeve- links, white and yellow metal, Scot's Guards' crest; a gold safety pin ; several gold studs ( shirt and collar); a silver curb key- chain; 1 chased silver match- box; 5 silver pencil cases, House of Commons pattern ; 1 gold mounted amber cigarette- holder, in silver case ; 1 blue serge suit; about 20 shirts ( white and coloured); and a quantity of underclothing, marked " R. F. & R." ' Fitzroy " ; 1 large brown leather kit- bag ; and a black leather brief bag— HARRY GASCOYNE, age 20, height 5 ft. 8J in, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, 2 small scars right shin ; dress, blue serge or dark grey cheviot tweed suit. A private of the 3rd Battalion Scots Guards ; native of Don- caster. Absconded 29th ult. Warrant issued. 3.— D Division.— Forstealing 18 paintings — PATRICK STANLEY, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in, complexion fair, hair and mous- tache brown, eyes hazel, stoops slightly ; dress, black frock coat and vest, dark trousers, silk hat, may be wearing a dark tweed suit, grey alpine hat. Warrant issued. 4.— D Division.— For obtaining guns, & c, by fraud — HERBERT FAULKNER, alias ALEXANDER MCDONALD and H. A. HAMIL- TON, age about 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in, com- plexion fresh, hair and eyes dark, speaks with Scotch accent, the appearance of a servant, wearing dark clothing. He sends telegrams purporting to emanate from the office of the Exchange and Mart, that a deposit has been paid and that the goods are to be forwarded. Warrant issued. 5.— K Division.— For stealing, 25th ult., a light chestnut Russian gelding, 12 hands, slight scar on belly and chest, thick mane, long tail, a set of harness, white metal mounts, except bridle, which is brass, and a costermonger's barrow, painted green, picked out red, " Dan Christie," in gold letters, on both sides— JAMES HARRISON, age 20, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in, complexion fair, hair light; dress, pepper and salt coloured suit and cap. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 0.— For obtaining credit to the amount of £ 94 lis. lOd. by fraud— RICHARD HARVEY, late of 28 Finsbury Pavement, E. G., age 35, height about 5 ft. 6 in, complexion fair, hair and stubby moustache light, eyes light blue ; wearing when last seen, black frock coat, white straw hat with black band, brown boots, sometimes wearB a square top hard felt hat. Has traded as the Hertford Engineering Co, Ltd, Ware, and at Huntingdon. Warrant issued. 7.— For absconding from his bail, charged with receiving a quantity of furs — ALEXANDER FISHMAN, late of 25 Walden Street, Commercial Road, E, age 34, height 5 ft. 5 in, complexion sallow, hair and small moustache dark, eyes hazel; dress, dark jacket suit, black hard felt hat. A furrier. Warrant issued. 8.— For embezzlement — ARTHUR PERRY, age 28, height about 5 ft. 9 in, complexion fresh, hair and eyes dark, clean shaved, right hand deformed; dress, when last seen, light tweed jacket and trousers, brown vest with red check, black and white check cap, brown boots. Late of Plaistow. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. BEDFORDSHIRE. 9. — Bedford ( Borough). — For fraud— A. J. LINCOLN, alias LUCAS, age 21, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in, complexion pale, hair ginger, slight moustache light, hare lip, fond of cycling. A painter and paperhanger. Absconded 12th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Thody, Bedford. CORNWALL. 10.— Launceston ( County).— For house- breaking, 14th ult, and stealing a gold scarf pin, 1 navy blue cap, and about £ 8 8s.— EDWARD VICTOR TAYLOR, alias SANDERCOCK, age 15, complexion fair, hair light brown ; dress, dark grey suit, navy blue cap, lace boots. A native of London. Has been employed at a farm, on pro- bation from Ware Reformatory School. Is well known at Stratford, Essex, and at Ware. Information to Supt. Nicholls, Launceston, or to Inspector Smallcombe, Camelford. DERBYSHIRE. 11.— Eckington ( County).— For obtaining food, lodgings, and money, by false pretences— HENRY GOODWIN, alias GIBBONS, DAY, 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1900. CLARK, and BIG HARRY, age 66, height 5 ft. 7J in., very stout build, weight 18 to 20 stones, complexion pale, oval face, hair, moustache, and eyes grey, 2 small coal scars left forearm, 1 on right arm and centre of noBe, long scar top of head, mole left side of face, nose deformed; dress, brown coat, grey vest and trousers, grey cap. A collier ; native of Notting- ham. He obtains lodgings by representing he is an Army Reservist, and states he has come into a large sum of money through the death of a relative. May represent himself as an innkeeper. Has been previously convicted in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Yorkshire. Photograph can be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Talbot, Eckington. 12.— Chesterfield ( Borough). — For lar- ceny, 29th ult.— ELIZABETH WALKER, age 36, height 5 ft. 1 in., slight build, complexion dark, thin face, hair black, eyes ( slight cast in one) dark blue, good teeth ; dress, blue dress skirt, dark blue bodice, black straw hat, trimmed flowers and black ribbon. Left here 29th ult., accompanied by her husband, age 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair and moustache dark brown, wearing dark clothes, carries one arm in a sling, and daughter, age 13. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Emery, Chester- field. DEVONSHIRE. 13.— Exeter ( City).— For stealing, 12th ult., a brown leather purse, containing £ 13— — SCHNEPP, a Belgian, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 6 in., very stout build, complexion fair, full round face, hair brown, rather full eyes; dress, brown coat and vest, dark trousers, bow tie, black bowler hat, brown lace boots. A ladies' tailor. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Exeter. DURHAM. 14.— Durham ( City).— For obtaining £ 6 10s. by false pretences, 17th ult.— GEORGE HEADE HOPPER, alms GEORGE HOPPER, EDWARD DIXON, and HARRY SULLIVAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes grey; dress, light grey jacket suit, black felt hat with broad brim or light check peak cap, turn down collar, light tie. A professional runner or barman. He called at a public house and represented that he kept an hotel at Thornaby- on- Tees, and asked for a telegraph form, which he filled up. Shortly afterwards he received a telegram stating money sent, on the strength of which he obtained the above sum. Previously convicted at Bishop Auckland, North London Sessions, Dundee, and Glasgow, of fraud and larceny. Scottish Criminal Register No. 253- 00. May be found in the company of betting men. Frequents billiard rooms. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Smith, City Police, Durham. ESSEX. 15.— Brentwood ( County).— For stealing, 22nd ult., a gold chain ( recovered)— A MAN of colour, age 28, height 5 ft. 11 in., hair ( curly) black, thick lips, deep crack in bottom lip ; dress, black coat and vest, " No. 7798" and " J. V. N." on sleeve lining, dark trousers, white straw hat, patent leather lace boots. Stated he was a news- paper correspondent and a Baptist minister. Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood. 16 — Chelmsford ( County). — Absconded, 2nd inst., from the Essex . Industrial School, Chelmsford — ALBERT MARDELL, age 16, height 4 ft. lli in., hair light. Mother resides at Hertford.— FREDERICK JOHNSON, age 12, height 4 ft. 6 in., complexion swarthy, hair dark. Mother resides at Luton.— BERTIE CODD, age 14, height 4 ft. 6 in., hair light. Mother resides at Harwich. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. 17. Saffron Walden ( County). — On commitment warrant for non- payment of £ 1 3s. fine and costs, imposed for using indecent language— GEORGE SHEPHERD, age 25, height 5 ft. 5J in., hair brown, eyes hazel. A labourer or fish hawker. 18. — Saffron Walden ( County) — For stealing £ 2 Is. 6d.— HARRY TATUM, age 26, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light, eyes blue, wooden right leg; dress, light fawn coloured suit, light cap. A shoe maker ; native of Long Melford, Suffolk. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Walden. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 19 — Swansea ( Borough). — For obtaining money by false pretences— JOSEPH BUTT, alias LEE, age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion, hair, and moustache ( turning grey) dark ; dress, black morning coat, dark brown trousers, black bowler hat. Warrant issued. 20.— Swansea ( Borough).— For obtaining food, lodgings, and money by false pretences— JACOB CALDER, a man of colour, age about 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., strong build, curly hair, large flat feet, speaks good English, is fond of talking about pugilists ; dress, dark jacket, pepper and salt colour trousers, black and white plaid or blue cheesecutter cap. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Colquhoun, Chief Con- stable, Swansea. HAMPSHIRE. 21.— Lyndhurst ( County).— For stealing a bicycle ( recovered)— ARTHUR ELVEY, age 21 or 22, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion and hair dark, clean shaved; wearing brown Norfolk jacket, white tie, brown cap — FRANCIS J. PERIGRINO, a man of colour, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., is well educated. Represents himself to be a preacher. Native of South Africa. Warrant issued. 22.— Lyndhurst ( County).— For obtaining, by false pretences, 17th ult, a horse ( recovered) — H. JACKSON, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark ; dress, blue serge suit, light brown over- coat, brown soft felt hat. A horse dealer ; stated he belonged to London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Courtney, Lyndhurst. HERTFORDSHIRE. 23 — St. Albans ( City).— For larceny— MARY CLARKE, age 39, height 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, rather high cheek bones; dress, black skirt, black laced bodice, yellow lining, black or black and white straw hat. A native of Aylesbury. Had with her a girl age 11, and a boy age 7. Warrant issued. 24.— St. Albans ( City).— For deserting their families— ALFRED HILL, age 47, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) and eyes dark, moustache brown, mole on forehead, rings tattooed on fingers. A labourer ; native of London Colney, near St. Albans. — HENRY WALTER SKINNER, alias INKY, age 48, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion dark, rather thin face, high cheek bones, hair and moustache black, eyes ( slight cast) dark brown, addicted to drink. A bricklayer. Warrants issued. A reward of £ 1 Is. will be paid by the Guardians of the St. Albans Poor Law Union to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension of either of the above. Information to the Head Constable, St. Albans. KENT. 25.— Canterbury ( County). — For mis- appropriating the sum of £ 315— ALBERT ROW- DEN WEATHERLEY, age about 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, usually wears a grey suit. A native of Whitstable. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jacobs, County Police Office, Canterbury. 26. West Malling ( County).— Escaped from custody at Yalding, having been arrested for assault on Police— ROBERT PERFECK, alias BOKO, age about 28, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark, bruised near right eye ; dress, dark shooting coat, supposed dark trousers. A native of Bexley Heath. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hoare, West Mailing. 27.— Canterbury ( City).— For stealing £ 16 — FREDERICK JOHN COLLINS, age 30, height 5 ft. 6j in., complexion pale, hair and moustache sandy, eyes grey. A cook ; native of Chelsea. Is a deserter from the 3rd East Kent Regiment. Absconded 18th ult. Information to Chief Constable Farmery, Canter- bury. LANCASHIRE. 28.— Hurst ( County).— For carnally knowing a girl under 16— THOMAS MILLER, age 32, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light, peculiar twitching of eyes, swinging gait, wearing black clothes and hat. A tin plate worker. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hewitt, Hurst, near Ashton- under- Lyne. 29.— Liverpool ( City).— For failing to re- port and larceny ( lodgings) — Licence- holder JOSEPH SANDON, Office No. 2228- 00, age 44, height 5 ft. 3£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, 2 scars left back of head, centre of forehead, and root of nose, tumor left side of back, 2 outside left upper arm, back of left forefinger and thumb, blue dot tattooed between left thumb and linger. Sentenced at Liverpool Assizes, 14th November, 1896, to 5 years penal servitude for burglary and housebreaking. Released from H. M. Convict Prison, Dartmoor, 15th August last. W. 500. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. SO.— Blackpool ( Borough).— For stealing a dark brown leather bag, 28 in. by 16 in., strap at each end, with initials " E. J." in gilt, containing a set of military brushes, marked " In memory of R. W. S."; 2 razors in case, by Rodgers, Sheffield; 1 or 2 razors in cases; 1 case, con- taining slips, " Compliments of J. W. Timms" thereon ; 1 shaving glass ; 1 canvas strop ; 1 leather do.; 1 do., with canvas bag; a number of ties; 1 green box containing about 20 ties, studs in lid; 1 square green box, marked " Collars," con- taining collars, 5 or 6 pairs of braces; 1 cardboard box, containing pipes; 1 button stick, marked " 10th Hussars"; 8 or 9 silk handkerchiefs, old- fashioned patterns ( some white) ; several shaving brushes; a number of letters, & c.— WILLIAM CROSSLAND, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., dark moustache, 2 or 3 upper teeth missing, north country accent; dress, black suit, black bowler hat. A waiter. Warrant issued. 31.— Blackpool ( Borough).-— For stealing, 22nd ult., a lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 4361, gold fingers, flowers on dial; a heavy silver curb Albert, silver medal with gold centre, initials " M. S. R. Y. L." thereon, attached — THOMAS GALLAGHER, age about 18, height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair black, very red lips, of Jewish appearance, stoops ; dress, greenish jacket suit, green tie with red stripes, dark plaid cap, kid boots. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Derham, Black- pool. NORFOLK. 32. - Pulham ( County). — For stealing 2 purses ( 1 drabbet; 1 leather, with snap fastenings), and £ 40 10s.— FREDERICK PUXLEY, age 19 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion dark, hair and eyes dark brown ; dress, navy blue jacket, brown trousers, dark cap. Supposed a native of Brentwood, Essex. Is a deserter from the Royal Artillery. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Willmott, Pulham. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 33.— Nottingham ( County).— For stealing, 10th ult., at Eastwood, a pair of new hand sewn button boots, size 8, kid tops, calf fronts, ace of clubs stamped on soles— JOHN COOPER, age 52 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 6 in., square build, complexion swarthy, hair ( rather long and curly) black, moustache dark brown, eyes brown, ad- dicted to drink ; dress, old brown dust coat, dark vest, cord trousers, usually wears a black apron. A tramping shoemaker ; native of Nottingham. Warrant issued. 34.— Nottingham ( County).— For stealing, 15th ult., at Kimberley, a silver Geneva watch, white dial, " Kay, Worcester," thereon, brass fingers, an Abyssinian gold Albert attached ; and £ 2— WILLIAM CROSS, age 24, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, thick moustache dark sandy, eyes grey ; dress, black jacket suit, black bone buttons, black felt hat, light lace boots. A labourer ; native of New Holland, near Hull. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Harrop, County Police Office, Nottingham. OXFORDSHIRE. 35.— Chipping Norton ( County). — For stealing, 26th ult., at Charlbury, a watch and chain ( recovered)— EDWARD COOPER, age 18, height 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar on both wrists, birthmark on throat, left arm tattooed ; dress, dark serge suit, white muffler, black peak cap, brown boots. A native of Chadlington, Oxon. Previously con- victed at Banbury, Stow- on- the- Wold, Oxford Gloucester, and Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Keal, Chipping Norton. TUESDAY, . SEPTEMBER 18, 1900. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. NORFOLK. 36. Great Yarmouth ( Borough).- 23rd nit., found dead on the beach - A WOMAN, name supposed HOOD, age about 27, length 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fair, hair dyed very light, eyes blue; dress, light grey tailor made skiit and jacket ( trimmed white braid), violet velvet bodice, grey corsets, dark bloomers, black stockings, patent leather button boots, wore gold frame spectacles, wedding, keeper, and 3 dress rings. She arrived at Yarmouth on 15th nit. with a girl, age 1 year 11 months, whose name she stated was Rose, that her husband had died a month before the child was born, and that she had since been under the protection of her husband's brother, with whom SHROPSHIRE. 37.— Shrewsbury ( County).— For stealing, 16th ult., a mare ( recovered)— ROBERT MAR- FLEET, age 21, height 5 ft. 6^ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, scar back of right forearm, palm of left hand, and left fore- finger, mole both arms ; dress, dark plaid coat and vest, velvet collars, white bone buttons, light trousers with blue stripes, dark plaid peak cap, brown boots. Appearance of a horse dealer; native of Dresden, Staffs. See Portrait, Case No. 40. 27th July last, and Case No. 9, 21st ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Griffiths, Mount Pleasant, Shrewsbury. SOMERSETSHIRE. 38.- Wells ( County).— For stealing, 9th ult., a patent silver lever watch, Nos. 0955 and 5648, a metal neck chain, and a walking stick— FRANK JAMES LYNCH, age about 26, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fair, hair brown, small msus- tache light, eyes grey, of smart appearance ; dress, now blue serge suit, light cap. A plumber and painter; native of Bishopstone, Bristol. Hasbeen employed as an attendant at Wells Asylum. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Bisgood, Glastonbury; or to Sergeant Knight, Wells, Somerset. STAFFORDSHIRE. 39. - Burslem ( County).— For absconding from his bail, charged with fraud— WILLIAM HENRY TAYLOR, age 31, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, several boil marks left side of neck ; dress, black jacket and vest, grey trousers, black hard hat. An agent; native of 1' unstall. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 40.— Stoke - on - Trent ( County). — For stealing ( bailee), 11th ult., a pneumatic safety she had recently returned from South Africa; also that she had a house in Yorkshire which was looked after, in her absence, by a neighbour. On the 21st ult., she received a letter in a blue envelope bearing the Woolwich post- mark. She was last seen alive on the night of 22nd ult. in the company of a man just arrived by train, who is believed to be the man from whom the letter was received, age 30 to 35, of medium build, moustache turned up at ends; wearing steel colour coat and Trilby hat, square cut open front vest, white front with brilliant stud, coloured shirt, no tie. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Great Yarmouth. 3 SUSSEX ( East). 43. Battle ( County). — For stealiug, 26th ult., at Westfield, a blue black box cloth overcoat, velvet collar, black bone buttons, brown and white plaid lining, usual pockets : 1 double case silver English lever watch ; 1 imitation gold stop watch, very long, second- hand, imitation gold Albert chain attached JOHN LESTER, alias COPLESTON, age about 32, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, slight mous- tache light, eyes blue ; dress, long black overcoat, white cord breeches, brown leather leggings, fawn colour peak cap. Supposed a native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Plumb, Battle. 44.— Lewes ( County).— For failing to report - Licence- holder JOHN DILLON, alias JOSHUA SOUTHWAITE, FREDK. VAUGHAN, ELLES, HUGHES, GREGORY, HARDING, WEBBER, CURTIS, and ELLIOTT, Office No. 2479- 00, age 48, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown ( bald), eyes brown, scars right cheek, right, eyebrow, left forearm, various scars on hands and fingers, 2 red moles centre of chest. A tailor. Sentenced at Lancaster Quarter Sessions, 19th October, 1891), to 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Licenced 12th up W. 355. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, East Sussex Constabulary, Lewes. 45.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing £ 8, 15th ult,— GEORGE LUCAS, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 ill., complexion, hair ( bald on top), and moustache dark ; dress, brown jacket, grey vest, black trousers, grey cap, old boots. Has been employed as a stableman. Absconded 15th nit. Warrant issued. 46.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing 17th ult., a " Rothwell Road Racer" bicycle, enamelled black, usual parts plated, 24 in. frame, transfer on head " The Rothwell Eclipse Machine Co., Oldham," and " Rothwell" on down tube, ( partly obliterated), 28 in. wheels, clincher tyres, half- drop handle bars, odd handles, tangent spokes, 1 in. block chain, American pattern pedals. — ROBERT GLASS, or GLARSS, age 23 to 25, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., hair and moustache light, speaks English fluently ; dress, black jacket and vest, light trousers, blue cap. Supposed a German waiter. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. bicycle, 1900 pattern, black enamelled, dropped handle bars, cork handles with 2 narrow silver bands, B. S. A. fittings, Clincher tyre on back, Clipper on front, rat- trap pedals ( centre stay of 1 missing), Coventry gear case and saddle, Bramp- ton's .' i 15 chain, geared to 80— JOHN THOMAS ROE, alias WILLIAM HARRISON, age about 24, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair light, woman tattooed on one arm, of military appearance ; dress, dark blue jacket, dark grey vest, cord trousers, white canvas shoes. Supposed a native of Stoke- on- Trent. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gilbride, Stoke- on- Trent. SUFFOLK ( East). 41.— Lowestoft ( County).— For stealing, 3rd August, a " X. L. < ' aleott " bicycle, 24 in. frame, 28 in. back wheel, 30 in. front, tangent spokes, solid block chain, handle bar slightly dropped, cork handles, black tips, screw cone bracket, small hubs, Dunlop pneumatic back tyre, A. B. pattern front tyre, rat- trap pedals with toe clips, Middle- more & Lamplough's Popular saddle, T seat pillar, solid rims, no brake or mudguards— GEORGE TUTTLE, alias WILLIAMS, age 25, height 5 ft. 7.1 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes grey; dress, light brown mixture suit, black hard felt hat, brown button boots. A shoeing- smith ; Stated he was a native of Norwich. Was dis- charged from the 7th Hussars in July, 1899. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. SURREY. 12.— Oxted [ County).— For deserting his wife and children— ENSOR WALTER FORE- MAN, age 32, height 5 ft. 8j in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar left forefinger. A carter ; native of Wye, Kent. Has served in the Army and Police. Absconded in February last. Photograph may be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Brice, Oxted. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 17.— Scarborough ( Borough).— For steal- ing £ 1 10s.— ALEXANDER RIDDLE, age 30 to 35, height about 5 ft. 6 ill., complexion fresh, hair light brown, inclined to ginger, moustache ( curled) ginger; dress, green serge jacket suit, brown cap. A native of Edinburgh. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Riches, Scar- borough. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. CORNWALL. 18.— Truro ( City). — Committed for trial at next Assizes, for conspiracy and fraud — MIZZELEY MARSHALL, alias POLLY ELLIS, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full features, hair brown. Supposed a native of Leicester- HETTIE HAMER, age 50, height 5 ft, 1 in., stout build, complexion very dark, hair black. Both are gipsy hawkers. They travel the country accompanied by their husbands, 6 vans, and several horses, call on tradesmen stating they are going to stay in the neighbour- hood for several weeks, give orders for various articles, and induce the shopkeepers to purchase carpets, rugs, chairs, & c., charging five or six times their value. Information to Chief Constable Coleman, Truro. CUMBERLAND. 49.— Whitehaven ( County). - Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for shopbreaking ROBERT CASSIDY, age 37, height 5 ft. 1 in., hair ( turning grey) and moustache brown, eyes blue, " M," anchor, chain, compass, and square inside right forearm, " D. R.," compass, square, Jacob's ladder, anchor, and chain inside left forearm, 2 blue dots between left thumb and fore- finger; dress, small black and white check jacket and vest, dark grey serge trousers, black and white check scarf, brown tweed cap, strong nail boots. States he is a native of Gateshead, but that he has lived in America since he was 5 years of age. Supposed previoush convicted. Information to Supt. Kelly, Whitehaven. 4 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1900. ESSEX. 50.— Grays ( County).— Committed for trial at next Assizes for setting fire to a stack— GEORGE WESTWOOD, age 33, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar on left wrist. A tramping shoemaker; native of Stratford. Informatian to Supt. Jordan, Grays. 51.- Southend - on - Sea ( County).— Committed for trial at Essex Quarter Sessions, 17th inst., for burglary— JAMES VINCENT ( sup- posed false), age 24, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion and slight moustache dark, hair dark brown, eyes grey, 2 dots right forearm, dots on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd lingers, 3 indistinct marks left forearm.— GEORGE WATKINS ( supposed false), age 22, height 5 ft. 2| in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes grey, small cut scars right forearm, 5 blue dots back of right hand, 2 anchors and 13 dots left forearm, bracelet, wreath, cross, and 5 dots back of left hand, scar on fore- finger. A labourer. They refuse to give any account of themselves. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea. HAMPSHIRE. 52.— Fareham ( County).— Committed for trial at Hants Quarter Sessions, 16th inst., for obtaining money by false pretences— E. PORTER, alias GEORGE GRAHAM and WILLIAM DYER, age 45, height 5 ft. 10^ . n., stout build, complexion ruddy, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, eyes grey, cut mark and 3 dots left wrist, abscess mark left cheek ; dress, dark suit, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A native of Ryde, I. W. He travels the country selling marking ink, rat poison,& c., which are afterwards found to be worthless. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. 53. - Southampton ( Borough). — Com- mitted for trial at Quarter Sessions, 18th inst., charged with malicious damage— MARY SULLI- VAN, age 45, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion sallow, hair dark, eyes blue, large cut scar top of left little finger, which is contracted, speaks with Welsh accent; dress, old black cloth bodice and skirt, white straw hat with black baud. A native of Limerick. States she has been staying at common lodging- houses. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. LANARKSHIRE. 51 - Kinning Park ( Burgh). In custody, charged with larceny— EDWARD FOSTER, age 60, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache grey, scar on right thumb and back of left hand, tattoo mark outside right forearm. A registered dentist; native of Ipswich. States he has been employed as a dentist's assistant at London, Liverpool, Manchester, Brighton, Dublin, Edinburgh, Hawick, & c. Information to Captain Harding, Chief Con- stable, Kinning Park, Glasgow. SUSSEX ( East). 55 — Eastbourne ( Borough).— Committed for trial at the ensuing Lewes Quarter Sessions, for stealing a bicycle— ALBERT FITZGERALD, alias CLIFTON, age 31, height 5 ft. Ill in. ( with- out boots), slight build, complexion fair, hair brown, eyes light blue, lump behind right ear, small scar back of neck, small mole left shoulder, scar right shoulder; dress, dark grey morning coat and trousers, dark grey vest with yellow spots, sailor knot tie, white cuffs (" Stoddart" thereon). A comedian ; native of London. Sen- tenced to 6 months imprisonment at Hastings, 5th July, 1808; and to 12 months at. North London Sessions, 19th April, 1899, for stealing bicycles. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. SUSSEX ( West). > 6.— Worthing ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions at Chichester, 18th inst., for stealing monxy by trick— E. COMPTON, alias BERRINGER, CHARLES FORTESQUE, and CAPTAIN FORTESQUE ( see Case No. 76, 28th ult.) Has been convicted of fraud at Ips- wich Assizes, 21st June, 1891; at Sandwich Quarter Sessions, 29th April, 1894 ; at Hertford Assizes, 7th February, 1896 ; at Central Criminal (' ourt, 19th October, 1896, and at Chelmsford Quarter Sessions, 5th January, 1898, in names of HERBERT BRADDON, GEORGE MURRAY, STANLEY FORBES, and EDWARD L. BELLEW. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. WESTMORELAND. 57.- Appleby ( County). — Remanded till 10th inst. for frequenting— GEORGE COHEN, age 38, height 5 fl. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, scar below right eye ; dress, grey overcoat, grey check jacket and trousers, red spotted vest, hard felt hat, light lace boots. A horse dealer; native of Glasgow.— THOMAS WILSON, ago 35, height 5 ft. 5 in,, stout build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, " M " tattooed right forearm, 1 scars on brow, markB of chicken pox ; dress, dark overcoat, dark serge suit, black hard felt hat, tan leggings, brown boots. A clerk ; native of Glasgow.— JOHN WILSON, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair light, eyes blue, 4 defaced marks back of right wrist, and 7 back of right arm, indistinct heart and anchor left fore- arm ; dress, dark grey suit and overcoat, brown tweed cap, button boots. A commission agent ; states he is a native of Birkenhead. — JOHN ROBERTSON, age 27, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown ; dress, dark frieze overcoat with velvet collar, blue serge jacket and vest, grey tweed trousers, grey and red striped cap, button boots. A hawker; native of Glasgow. Supposed previously con- victed. Information to Supt. Smith, Appleby. WORCESTERSHIRE. 58. Stourport ( County). - Committed for trial for larceny— GEORGE MEREDITH, age 37, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, right third finger crooked. A native of Cinderford, Gloucestershire. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Supt. Long, Stourport. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 59.— V Division. — 28th ult., by house- breaking, 1 gold bangle, set amethyst; 1 pearl neck- lace, 3 strings, topaz in centre; 1 gold pendant, oblong, set white sapphire ; 2 ladies' gold rings ( 1 set white sapphire, claw setting; 1 set 5 blue sapphires) ; 1 gold chain bangle, locket attached ; 1 gold broad link bracelet; 1 lady's gold hunting watch, very old- fashioned ; 3 silver boxes ( 1 oval shape, 3 in. long, chased Ceylon workmanship ; 1 stamp, Queen Anne pattern; 1 match, chased, Peruvian workmanship); 1 miniature silver candlestick, 1 in. high, Peruvian ; 1 paste pendant, set in silver, old- fashioned ; 1 brown imitation crocodile 1 purse ; 1 green leather do. ; 9 silver tops of dressing- case bottles; 1 lady's half- hoop diamond ring, set 5 stones ; 1 paste brooch, bow pattern ; a lady's long gold muff chain, gold balls at intervals ; several gold studs ; 1 pair of oblong gold do.; 1 large onyx and pearl star, on safety pin ; 1 small blue and gold enamel locket; 1 ruby and diamond paste do.; 1 thin gold chain ; and a woollen vest, marked " A. M. H." Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 60.— Aylesbury ( County).— 21st ult., from the railway station, a lady's black leather dressing bag, lined red watered silk, " E. G." in gold letters outside, fitted with cut glass bottles, silver tops with initials " E. G.," containing 1 sapphire single stone ring, old fashion setting, Indian cut stone, not quite equal on both sides; 1 pearl marquise ring ; 1 antique garnet do.; 1 gold large garnet brooch and pendant; 1 antique, very large single turquoise ring, with hieroglyphic thereon ; 2 large paste shoe buckles, set in silver, antique; 1 paste knee buckle, set in silver, stones scratched on left side ; 1 gold chain necklace ; 1 pale guld Indian necklace ; 1 gold curb bracelet, with lock and key; several gold sleeve links; 2 safety pins ( I plain garnet; 1 ruby, with pearls round); several gold anil silver studs and links ; 1 plain gold brooch; I massive silver memorial cross, 3 in. long and 3 in. wide, " W. G. to E. G., 1893, M. of W. G." thereon ; 1 gilt purse with long chain ; 1. acetylene bicycle lamp; 1 silver thimble; 1 ivory do.; I chemical thermometer; large surgical scissors ; hypodermic syringe ; case and fittings, " Sister Ellen " scratched on back of case; small surgical case ( containing scissors, 2 silver probes, needles, Ac.); 1 gun metal oxydised key- less watch, in black leather case ( new); 1 old- fashion silver tea infuser; 1 large silver gilt waist buckle ; several hospital certificates, and testimonials, and other articles. Information to Supt. Pitson, Aylesbury. ESSEX. til Chelmsford ( County).— 1st inst., by housebreaking, at Battles Bridge] Rettendon, and Danbury, 1 old brown leather purse, centre par- tition missing, knob fastening ; 1 silver brooch, oblong shape, set with 4 stones, supposed green and red, 1 stone missing ; 1 penny, with a splash of silver thereon ; 1 lady's imitation gold ring, set with 4 or 5 red and green stones; 1 lady's old silver watch, white face, brass bands; 1 silver chain, with 1887 Jubilee shilling attached; 30 old foreign silver coins ; 1 silver chain, snake pattern, with watch key at end ; 1 long silver curb chain ; 1 lion shilling; 1 small silver pencil; 3 new linen pocket handkerchiefs, one marked " G. S." in red cotton ; ) pair light brown kid gloves, I glove torn near button ; 1 khaki necktie. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. 62 — Grays ( County).— 29th ult., at Rain- ham, a pneumatic safety bicycle, double barred back, green enamelled frame, picked out yellow, " Royal Fleetbridge " on transfer, dropped handle bars, cork handles, 81 gear, 28 in. wheels, tangent spokes, one new spoke in hind wheel ( rusty), " The North British Rubber Company, Limited^/ Castle Mills, Edinburgh," " Bartlett's Patent Clincher," stamped on tyres, rat trap pedals with toe clips, gas lamp Perfector, Halcyon saddle, bell, pump, and tool bag containing screw spanner, oil can, tyre extractor and puncture outfit attached. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. 63.— SaffrOn Walden ( County).— 26th ult., by housebreaking, at Ugley, a keyless watch, metal worn at back ; 1 lady's gold keeper ring, buckle pattern, chased flowers on top, one side slightly worn ; 1 large silver horseshoe pin ; Ismail penknife, 2 blades, white handle, " Best English cutlery" engraved on blade; 1 brown leather purse, fastens with 2 knobs; 1 new do.; I. watch guard stone, flat ( one side green, other red). Information to Supf. Pryke, Saffron Walden. ( A.— Southend- on- Sea ( County).— 26th ult., a lady's pneumatic bicycle, frame black enamelled, gold lined, transfer on head " The Vinco," and a flag and globe, 28 in. wheels, black enamelled, broad gold lines, Clincher tyres, black leather and celluloid gear case, lion and unicorn in centre, rubber pedals, raised handle bar, Lamplough's saddle, pouch attached — By A WOMAN, age about 26, wearing a fawn colour cycling skirt. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 65.— Staple Hill ( County),- 28th nit., at Henleaze, a safety bicycle, 28 in. wheels, Eadie's fittings, Palmer patent tyres, tangent spokes, rat- trap pedals, Brooks's saddle, 72 gear, Eadie's half- pitch roller chain, handle bar slightly turned up, white grips, black celluloid tips, Wilkins' improved patent brake, locked head, black enamel and gold lined, 1 spoke missing from front wheel, 1 spring of saddle broken, " William Wilkins, Brompton Cycle Works, Ashley Road, Bristol," stamped on front, " No. 604 " on crank. Information to Supt. Cooke, Staple Hill. HAMPSHIRE. 66.— Southampton ( Borough).— 21 th ult., by shopbreaking, a plated American hunter watch, No. 61663; 12 silver Geneva watches, Nos. 1214, 71808, 63216, 93047, 58474, 4563, 634, 15011, 1813, 2691, 78604, and 8378 ; 1 metal watch, No. 19066 ; 2 English lever watches, Nos. 704 and 35211; 3 metal watches, Nos. 1186, 7, and 171; 1 lady's 9 ct. gold watch. No. 5316 ; 2 new silver keyless watches; 1 lady's new silver keyless watch; 2 22 ct. wedding rings; 1 18 ct. gold curb front ring; 118 ct. 5- stone diamond ring; 1 gold wire ring, forming initials " G. A. B."; 20 gold rings, ladies' and gents', one with bloodstone ; I 5- stone ring ( 1 stone missing); 1 14 ct. mourning ring; .1 18 ct. Maltese ring, made to imitate gold nugget, set with ahout 24 rubies ; 2 9 ct. keepers ( 1 flat pattern); 24 gold Bcarf pins, various patterns, made from tops of earrings; 12 ladies' silver chains; 6 gents' ditto; 2 ladies' 9 ct. Alberts ( I with green malachite ball at end); 36 gilt Alberts ( including 24 Queen chains) ; 11 steel Alberts ; 3 long- plated guards; 12 black silk guards ; 2 Jubilee sixpences made as charms ; 1 lion shilling, ditto ; 18 silver charms ( 1 with shield, 3 Faith, Hope and Charity); 1 gilt lion sixpence, in silver case, glass either side, twisted swivel, used as a charm ; 1 gilt Jubilee sixpence, in glass case, made into a charm ; 1 Jubilee sixpence, in silver setting in the shape of a ship's wheel ; 6 plated serviette rings ( old) ; 4 silver bracelets; 1 metal bracelet, with 5 white stones ; 12 gold brooches, all marked with numbers on back ( including 1 9 ct. and 1 15 ct., 1 set with pink cameo in plain setting); 96 silver brooches, 6 with names ; 24 metal ditto ; 5 metal wire ditto, forming names: 1 gold scarf brooch, pin made of Derby gold, set with a large paste stone, and a smaller one underneath, black enamel and gold rim round large stone; 1 large brown cameo brooch, white figure in centre, in gold- cased frame, old- fashioned ; I large oval red pebble brooch, gold setting, pin missing, about 6 in. long, old FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1900. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE 6 fashioned; 1 gold locket; 1 plated ditto ; 1 silver locket and cable pattern necklet 1 silver locket with rope pattern metal necklet; a number of silver and copper foreign coins, including Argen- tine pennies and half- pennies and several Roman coins; a 5 franc piece, originally made into a brooch, part joint left on. 67 — Southampton ( Borough).— 25th ult.. a " Sanspareil" safety bicycle, free wheel, back pedalling brake, flat, handle bars, £ in. pitch chain, Dunlop tyres, mudguards, nickelled rims, front Plunger brake, 24 in. frame, stays of back mud- guard loose, pump attached— By A MAN, age 24 or 25, height about 5 ft. 4 in, rather stout build, very dark curly hair, clean shaved ; dress, black cycling suit, white straw hat with black band, shoes. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. KENT. 68.— Folkestone ( Borough).— 1st inst, an " Arrow" bicycle, 24 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, plain Dunlop tyres. Britannia free wheel, back pedal brake, dropped handle bars, f in. stem, packed in head, no grips— By A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 9 in. ; dress, small dark check suit and cap, blue striped tie, lace boots. 2nd inst, an " Imperial Rover " road racer bicycle, 25 in. frame, dropped handle bars, cork grips with white tips, 26 in. wheels, gear 72, Dunlop path racing tyres, twin roller chain, Brooks's saddle, " Morgan, Rendezvous Street," on transfer. Information to Chief Constable Reeve, Folke- stone. 69.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— Since 15th August, 21 dinner forks ; 21 dessert do. ; 21 table spoons ; 26 dessert do ; 94 tea spoons; all lily pattern, plated, " S. P." on back. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Rams- gate. LANCASHIRE. 70.— Blackpool ( Borough).— 20th ult, a " Club Swift" bicycle, 26 in. frame, 1 in. pitch chain, 1898 Dunlop front tyre, 1899 Dunlop back tyre, 30 in. front wheel and 28 in. back, Westwood rims, Brooks's B 10 saddle, Rudge- Whitworth pattern handle bars, rat- trap pedals— By A MAN, who gave the name of ROBERTS, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in , hair and moustache dark, left 2nd finger amputated at 1st joint; dress, black coat and vest, dark grey trousers, dark cap. Information to Chief Constable Derham, Black- pool. LINCOLNSHIRE. 71— Gainsborough ( County).— 28th ult, a silver English lever watch. " Kendal & Dent, London," on dial, gold hands ( both bent), strip of yellow paper inside (" H. Colbeck, watchmaker, Louth," thereon); 1 lady's small silver watch, white dial, large hand broken off, a lady's long silver neck chain ( one end broken off) attached to both, also a silver medal with " 1st V. B. L. I, won by Pte. R. Freeman," thereon— By A MAN, age about 23, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in, complexion sallow, hair and eyes brown, slight moustache light; dress, dark brown jacket and vest, light brown check trousers, blucher boots ( much worn), green cap with a red stripe, blue silk neckerchief, wore an old military belt studded with brass nails or buttons. Stated he had worked at Grimsby as a sawyer, also that he had been to sea on a trawler. Was riding a bicycle. Information to Supt. Edgley, Gainsborough. SURREY. 72.— Farnham ( County).— Between 27th ult. and 2nd inst, a French gilt carriage clock, about 4 in. square, glass at sides, " Borelli, Farn- ham," on face. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. PROPERTY RECOVERED. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 73.— Otley ( County). — Property stolen at Ilkley, 28th August last, Case No. 65, 14th ult. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 74, — N Division. — 23rd ult, a light bay gelding pony, 5 years, 13i hands, white stripe down forehead, white near hind fetlock, black mane and tail, broad chest, in good condition ; a set of mixed harness, " A. B." on blinkers ; and a tradesman's light spring cart, double panel bottom, chocolate ( picked out black and fine line red), iron plates inside shafts, " E. Freeman, Howard Road, South Hornsey, wheelwright," on both sides, " W. H. Burdon, 60 Allen Road, on off shaft. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. KENT. 75.- Oranbrook ( County).— 15th ult, at Hawkhurst, a small dark mare donkey, short tail cut square. Information to Supt. Fowle, Cranbrook. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. KENT. 76.— Folkestone ( Borough).— In possession of MARY FRASEK, alias FORBES, WEST, SCOTT, & c, supposed proceeds of larcenies, com- mitted in various parts of the country, 1 gold safety- pin brooch, heart in centre, set pearls ; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 9149, raised flowers on back ; 1 gold brooch, set 4 topaz ; 1 lady's gun- metal keyless watch, No. minus bow ; 1 flat mother- o'- pearl brooch, gold mounts, set with pearls ; 1 hand mirror, ivory, " J. M." in mono- gram on back ; 1 gold safety- pin brooch, 2 gold twisted rings in centre, with 4 small turquoise ; 1 pair pearl opera glasses, gilt mounted, in black leather case ; 3 gold studs, with initial, on safety chain ; 1 small round clock, polished wood case ; 1 gun- metal pencil case, gold mounted, with small horseshoe set turquoise ; 1 oak jewel case, bronze fittings, lined blue satin ; 1 bronze clock, sailor holding wheel ; 1 small plated spirit flask; 1 silver folding fruit knife, pearl handle ; 1 brown crocodile dressing bag ; 1 silver dessert spoon and fork, " M. L." thereon ; 1 new japanned cash box, 8 in. by 5 in.; 1 small stationery box, red leather cover, handle at top ; 1 silver folding fruit fork with pearl handle; 1 small pocket knife, blue enamel handle, scissors at back ; also pawn tickets for the following : 1 diamond cluster ring, ruby in centre ; 1 gold neck chain, 1J yards long ; gold seal, " Morgan" thereon; gold pencil case, enamelled bean, and silver vinaigrette, " M. F." thereon ; 1 plain gold bracelet; 1 sealskin cape, lined yellow silk ; 1 lady's gold keyless watch, white dial, No. 25186 ; 1 9 ct. twisted" ring, " M." and " N. C." engraved inside ; 1 9 ct. gold curb bracelet, with padlock ; 1 oval ivory miniature, set in yellow metal rim, bust of lady; 1 18 ct. Mizpat keeper ring; 1 round silver smelling bottle, " H'. C." or " C. H." on top, in red leather case ; 1 silver puff box ; ivory glove stretchers ; 1 gold safety- pin brooch, " W." thereon ; 1 square silver smelling bottle, enamelled shamrock on top, imitation emerald push, " Derby Sweep, 1898," engraved on side : 1 9 ct. curb bracelet; 1 dollar brooch, date 1883 ; 1 tortoiseshell brooch, mounted in silver ; 1 pale pearl necklet; 1 small stone brooch, mounted in silver, " F. L." thereon ; 1 silver vinaigrette ; 2 stone brooches, mounted in gold ; 1 pair field glasses in black leather case, " W. Ecker, Optician, Lucerne," thereon. Pledged between 10th May and 9th July, in various parts of London. Information to Chief Constable Reeve, Folke- stone. APPREHENSIONS. 77.— Metropolitan Police District, A Division.— HENRY HARMAN, Case No. 1, 10th August last, and sentenced to 6 months imprisonment. 78.- Metropolitan Police District, L Division.— ERNEST ALBERT SADLER, Case No. 3, 21st ult. 79.— Essex, Saffron Walden ( County). — THOMAS ORDISH, Case No. 11, 28th ult. 80.— Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Borough).— JENNY MORTON, Case No. 20, 15th June last. SI. — Hampshire, Southampton ( Borough).— JAMES SAMPSON, Case No. 21, 28th ult. 82.— Kent, Dover ( Borough).— WILLIAM TRACY BRINCKWORTH, Case No. 42, 3lBt August last. 83.— Lancashire, Bootle ( Borough).— THOMAS KELLY, Case No. 40, 28th ult. Si. — Leicestershire, Leicester ( Borough).— WILLIAM MCDONALD, Office No. 2267- 00, Case No. 25, 14th ult. 85. — Monmouthshire, Pontypool ( County).— ROBERT FRANCIS FLANNAGAN, Case No. 42, 28th ult, at Malvern. 86.— Northamptonshire, Daventry ( County).— AUGUSTUS alias THOMAS SMITH, Case No. 45, 28th ult. LATEST INFORMATION. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. WORCES TERSHIRE. 87.— Worcester ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 15th inst, for pocket picking — Expiree JAMES MURPHY, alias MARTIN DUNN, JAMES LEWIS, McGREGOR, BRYAN, KELLY, JOHN BROWN, and MAR- TIN MURPHY, Office No. 42970, age 37, height 5 ft. 4^ in, complexion fresh, hair ( frizzy) dark auburn, eyes brown, slight scars on forehead and bridge of nose, cut scar right elbow, mole right side of face, nose, neck, and chest ; dress, brown tweed suit, round hard hat. Describes himself as a commission agent ; native of Birmingham. Sentenced at Beverley 3rd July, 1888, to 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny.— HENRY WALKER, alias MEADOWS, age 37, height 5 ft. 6J in, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, red nose, burn scar centre of forehead, anchor tattooed on left forearm, rings on 3 left fingers; dress, dark cloth jacket and vest, brown tweed trousers, round hard hat. A bookmaker's agent; formerly a brass finisher ; native of Birmingham. 88.-- Worcester ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 15th inst, for house- breaking at Martin Hussingtree, 23rd ult. — HENRY SMITH ( supposed false), age 34, height 5 ft. 7j in, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, Rose tattooed on both forearms ; dress, black jacket and vest, cord trousers, light cloth cap. A farm labourer ; native of Barford, near Warwick. Has served in the Royal Marines. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Wasley, County Police Office, Worcester. PROPERTY STOLEN. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 89— Sheffield ( City).— Between 1st and 2nd inst, by warehousebreaking, 4S doz. table knife handles, J in. long ; 36 doz. strong do, little barky, 3 in. long; 36 doz. do, 3f in. long ; 12 doz. do, imperfect, 3| in.; 8 doz. thin do, little barky, 4 in.; 12 doz. do, 3 in.; 12 doz. do, 3| in. ; 24 do., 3f in. ; 12 doz. do, 3£ in.; 12 doz. strong do, 3i in.; 8 doz. thin, bad barky, 3f in.; 6 doz. strong, common, barky, 4£ in. ; 144 doz. thin, little barky, 4£ in.; 48 doz. do, 3J in.; 300 doz. do, 3| in.; 384 doz. do, 3f in.; 81 doz. thick, barky, 4 in.; 60 doz. do. do, 3g in.; 240 doz. thick, bad barky. 4J in. ; 84 doz. thick, little barky, 4 in.; 108 doz. 3f in. ; 144 doz. do., 3£ in. ; 30 doz. do, 3f in.; 48 doz. do, 3J in. ; 24 doz. thick, bad barky, 3i in. ; 72 doz. thin, do., 3f in ; 120 doz. thick, do, 3f in.; all ivory. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Sheffield. ANIMALS,_& c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 90.— N Division.— Since 10th ult, a black horse pony, 4 years, 13} hands, hog mane, several grey hairs all over body. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. MISSING. £ 5 REWARD. 91.— Since 30th April last, from Leicester— WILLIAM WALKER, age 42, height 5 ft. 5 in, complexion pale, hair dark brown, heavy mous- tache dark, small grey eyes, prominent nose, bad teeth, broad set. A jobbing gardener. The above reward will be paid by his wife to any person giving such information as will lead to the whereabouts of above. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Leicester. T> T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1900. The apprehension of the undermentioned persons is sought for failing to report under the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Police Force requiring the capture is notified under the name of the person, with the exception of the Metropolitan District, which is shown by the letters C. 0. ( Convict Office). In all cases where a warrant has been granted, notification will follow name of Force desiring capture. In the event of the capture of persons circulated from C. 0. information is to be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Convict Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. The remainder to the Chief Constable of the Police District named. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., and AGE. Force Desiring Capture. HEIGHT. COM. HAIR LICENCE- HOLDERS. GEORGE GORDON, alias FREDK. CHANDLER. FREDK. SMITH, and GEO. SULLIVAN. 1916- 00. C. O. GEORGE HARLING, alias ROBT WILKIE, MONTAGUE, ADAMS. STAN- LEY, and BILTON. 888- 00. O. O. 1/ JOHN KEMP, alias JOHN LONGFORD. 2272- 00. C. O. m* CHARLES JOHN PEARCE . alias CHARLES VICKERY, CHARLES FOX, and CHARLES HILL. 1974- 00. C. O. • HENRY SINCLAIR, alias JOHN BROWN. JOHN DRUMMOND, HENRY LAM- BERT, JOHN CUSICK, and CUSACK. 2172- 00. C. O. r JOSEPH WARD, alias JOSEPH LEVY, JOSEPH TRINNAMAN, and JOSEPH READ. 2039- 00. C. O. HENRY WATSON, alias WM. HARRIS. JAMES SAUNDERS, and WSf. BROWN 2052- 00. C. O. ROBERT WEST, alias GEORGE CLARK. CHARLES JOHNSON, and WM. ALDRIDGE. 2174- 00. C. O. FREDERICK CHARLES HARPER, alias FREDK. CHAS. MOORE, FREDK. CHAS. HARPOUR, and FREDK. EDWARDS. 3- 00. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. JAMES COOTS, alias VICTOR SEYMOUR. WM. CORDUE, FRANK FOLEY, and JAMES HUNT. 1690- 00. C. O. • FLORENCE WILSON, alias NELLIE WILSON, PENNY, and STEVENS. 232- 00. C. O. JOHN MAY. 3460- 90. Sittingbourne ( County). PATRICK MYOCK, alias JAMES ALLEN, JAMES GILBOY, and PATRICK MYKES. 2983- 99, Gosforth ( County). Warrant issued. ANDREW McGHAN, alias WILLIAM HENDERSON. 2277- 00. Liverpool ( City). DEWHANNAH JONES, alias HANNAH CAVE, ANN JONES, ANN CARLISLE. ANNIE DAVIES, MARY A. DAVIES. and CLARA CAMPBELL. 2233- 00. Salford ( Boro'). RICHARD NICHOLSON, alias RICHARD HY. NICHOLSON, RICHARD HOLMES. HARRY SMITH, and JNO. COURTNEY". 1046- 00. Bradford ( Borough). JOHN MURPHY, alias JOSEPH SOLARI. JOHN HARRISON, JOHN STEWART. GEORGE BENSON, GRAHAM, MORRIS, NOLAN, THOMPSON, JAMES, and ROMELIA. 2231- 00. Liverpool ( City). SUPERVISEES. ARCHIBALD DUNCAN, alias JOSEPH DAVIS. 2535- 00. C. O. w WILLIAM JONES, alias WM. KING. 1831- 00. e„ o. „ CHARLES PEARMAN, alias CHARLES BERRYMAN, CHAS, LEE, CHAS. BLAKELY, CHAS. KENNEDY. WM ADAMS, CHAS. PIERMAN, and GEORGE JACKSON. 870- 99. C. O. JOHN THRAWL, alias JOHN GAMBLE, and JOHN GREEN. 2333- 00. Berwick- on- Tweed. ( Boro'). SARAH McKENNA, alias MARY CLARKE, and JANE CLARKE. 2811- 98. Liverpool ( City), 5 5! 5 9| jh dk brn ! ( thin) fresh brn fresh idk brn fresh brn J( trng j grey) dk brn ( trng grey) fresh , grey fresh brn Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. Scar inside It forearm, back rt hand, and on It knee M F L A. heart and 1" N It forearm Boil scar It shoulder ; ring 4th It finger cross rt, and monkey It forearm ; Scar centre forehead and It eyebrow ; birthmark rt thigh ; flower, crown, crossed swords, pistol, bugle, wreath, rifles, peacock, sailor with flag, tree, and female It arm. flower in pot, flower, man with wreath, crown, cross, flags, and bracelet rt arm Flag, shield, anchor, and bracelet It, 2 strokes rt fore- arm. cap It wrist, 4 dots top It shoulder ; s nose, each eyebrow, and lower lip Scar each eyebrow, rt of head, and each shin ; anchor It forearm Scar over each eyebrow ; 2 dots back rt forearm ; birth mark rt thigh dk brn| Scar rt eyebrow and bridge of nose ; both big toe nails deformed ; mole under rt armpit and rt upper arm fresh fresh dk brn igrey : ( thin); brn blue brn brn Scar palm It hand and rt forearm ; several red moles on chest : each 4th and 2nd It finger contracted Anchor, crossed flags, wineglass IPLD, FWE, anchor, sword, C O E. I LOVE P H and flag It arm : I LOVE POLLY back It wrist; heart between It thumb and finger Scar rt of neck, each thumb, and rt forearm : mole back of neck, rt of chest, and rt of back fresh It brn 3j dark , dk brn 0 jsallow igrey grey 4 11J Scar corner It eyebrow and It of nose : abscess scars each side neck ; face covered with eczema Lightship, cutter, raft, mermaid, bracelet, woman skip- ping, anchor, crown. 3 bracelets, woman's head, and 2 flags rt arm : shield with' 2 flags and crown, light- house. sailor with cross flags, W, codfish, and several 1 other marks It arm Two scars on rt cheek: several moles over both arms, chest, and back ; 5 dots between It thumb and 1st finger : 2 rings on 3rd It finger ; pockmarked Scar above centre rt eyebrow and 3 abscess scars rt of neck : prominent breast bone : anchor back It frm Mole It temple, under it ear, back of neck, 2 It upper arm, 2 hairy moles It forearm, and 2 moles back rt hand : varicose veins and eczema both legs grey Gravesend, 1st April. 1898, ,3 years penal servitude for b'irglary. Licenced 11th July, 1900. Y 114. Dublin, 9th June, 1896, 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 21st March, 1900. 3547. West Kent, 9th April, 1896, 3 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licence revoked Liberated on 2nd licence 24th August. 1900. which expires 27th October. 1900. W 102. Central Criminal Court, 19th October, 1896. 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 21st July 1900. R W 76. North London Sessions. 15th June, 1896, 4 years penal servitude, and 3 years police supervision, and remanet of former sentence for larceny. Liberated on licence, 9th August, 1900, which expires 17th December, 1901. E M R W 1170. Central Criminal Court, 21st October, 1895, 4 years penal servitude for robbery with violence. Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence. 26th July. 1900, which expires 8th inst. V 437. North London Sessions, 25th July, 1892,5 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for receiving. Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 25th July, 1900. which expires 4th Decem- ber, 1900. O S 186. Central Criminal Court, 22nd July, 1895, 6 vears penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for warehousebreaking. Liberated on licence 14th August, 1900, which expires 18th March, 1902 S V 541. Central Criminal Court, 14th September, 1897, 3 years penal servitude for counting- housebreaking. X 363. V4- , \ . fr- Q. North London Sessions, 21st December, 1897, 3 years penal servil ude and remanet of former sentence for larceny. Liberated on licence 26th June, ly00, which expires 25th November, 1901 G L S X 1128. Norwich, 24th January, 1898. 3 years penal servitude for fraud. Licenced 27th January, 1900. Y 2. Maidstone. 7th January, 1886, 14 years penal servi- tude and remanet of former sentence and 5 vears police supervision for housebreaking and demand- ing money with menaces. Licenced 5th November, 1896, which expires 5th December. 1900. H M 293. Newcastle. 1st July, 1897, 3 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licenced' 6th October. 1899 X 191. Durham, 4th April, 1898, 3 years penal servitude for shopbreaking. Licenced 20th August. 1900 Y 132. Manchester, 12th April. 1897, 5 years penal servitude for fraud. Licenced 18th August. 1900. T X 28. Anchor each forearm : 4th rt finger amputated at 3rd[ Bradford, 29th June, 1896, 5 years penal servitude joint : scar It of forehead and on rt eyebrow ; mole; and 5 years police supervision for horse stealing. , Licenced 24th April, 1900. B J P W 421. It of chest Several scars on scalp and front of chest; lost 3 front upper teeth : mole on forehead, rt of chest, centre of back, and It thigh Birmingham. 17th May, 1898, 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licenced 18th August, 1900. Y 172. fresh fresh 4 10* grey brn brn ( trn; grey) dk brn HC It, shin : 2 dots centre chest ; half ring 2nd and 3rd It fingers : faint tattoo mark It forearm, wrist, and hand North London Sessions. 22nd July, 1895, 3J years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for larceny. Liberated on expiration of 2nd licence 24th September, 1900. V 285. It grey Scar palm It hand, rt shin, and. lt of neck : mole rtside South London Sessions. 15th February. 1899, 20 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision 1/' Sailor, cannon, flag, crossed flags, crown, ship. WF. tree, sailor, woman dancing, anchor and shamrock It arm : W. ADAMS, woman's head, coat of arms and VR rt arm * Wreath, [ female and bust rt arm, several dots back rt hand Scar rt of cheek and It of upper lip ; pockmarked It of face for housebreaking. Kin gston Sessions, 4th January. 1898, 12 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision for burglary. SS. 319. ipalding, 19th October, 1899, 12 months hard labour and 5 years police supervision for larceny. Birmingham, 2nd July, 1897, 15 months hard labour and 3 years police supervision for larceny ( person). « 7738