7.' • POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY, N E W SERIES. FRIDAY, F E B R U A R Y 1, 1901. VOL. XVIII., No. 1784. 1 B E G U L 1. All announcement* for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should he addressed to THE EDITOB OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will he inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to he taken uvon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will he likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to he thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the pay merit must be given, and the exact conditions must he clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will he inserted at a cost of 15 « . per portrait, and of 7s. & d. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed hy 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. L T I O S T S . 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed hy an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to he apprehended tri' of stolen property bear a number, and, as far as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged hy counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to he 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 announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should he forwarded so as to he received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only ; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or hy Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street. Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons mi* sing can only he accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will he given on application. R. ANDERSON. Etluor. SPECIAL NOTICE. The following is a copy of the order which governs the circulation, by the Metropolitan Police, of advertisements, or reward bills, for the discovery of property or the detection of crime. The Editor inserts it, in hope of preventing delays which sometimes occur in publishing sucli notices, on account of their not being in accordance with the regulations in force in the Metropolis :— 1.— Printed hand- bills, or other advertisements, offering a reward lor tne discovery propeit. or the detection ot crime, whether printed and issued by the ivl etropolitan Police, or distributed and exhibite I. with tne sanction of the Commissioners, on the applicatio I of private persons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points :— ( « ) J he amount of the reward. ( A) The conditions on which it is payable. ( e) The name and address of the person by whom it will be paid. ( d) xhe name and address of the printer must appear thereon. 2.— No exorcssion must be used in such an advertisement, in relation to property stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holding out any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the offender being brought to trial, or without enquiry. Attention is particularlydirected to the conditions ( a) to ( d), clause 1, as Police Notices are constantly being received by the Metropolitan Police in which the conditions mentioned have not been complied with, especially those marked ( a) and ( e). Such notices are not distributed. NOTE.— There are 190 Stations of the Metropolitan Police Force at which Notices can he posted. The following specimens of bills are inserted for guidance :— £ 5 REWARD. L O S T . 17th December, 1899, at Victoria Street, Westminster, A GOLD LEVER WATCH, No. 54963, " J. S." in monogram on back. Information to Mr. John Smith, 500, Victoria Street, Westminster, by whom the above reward will be paid for the recovery of the watch. [ Insert name and address of the Printer. | £ 5 0 REWARD. S T O L E N . 17th December, 1899, JEWELLERY as follows: [ Give full and accurate description.] The above reward will be paid by Mr. John Smith, 500, Victoria Street, Westminster, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W., or to any Police Station. [ Insert name and address of the Printer.] It is to be specially noted that all printed Bills or Circulars forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office for posting or distribution, whether offering rewards or otherwise, should have the Printer's name and address thereon, as required by the Act 32 and 33 Vic., cap. 24 ( see second Schedule re- enacting sec. 2 of 2 and 3 Vic., cap. 12). APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— A Division.— For larceny, SIDNEY BISHOP, age 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, clean shaved, impediment in speech, has a nervous twitching of the eyes when talking ; dress, grey overcoat, dark coat and vest, brown Alpine hat. A jeweller's counterman ; native of London. Warrant issued. 2.— B Division.— For stealing, 17th ult., a mahogany box, 9 in. by 6 in., containing a Post Office Savings Bank book, No. 9136M, in name of Grace Albury, and a number of letters " and telegrams— NORAH CAMPBELL, age 43, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, eyes hazel ; dress, black skirt and jacket,' black straw sailor hat, black veil. She takes lodgings, representing that she is a hospital nurse ; a native of Hertfordshire. Is identical with MABEL WILBERFORCE, alias RACHAEL SMITH, Office No. 563 M. 3.— M Division.— For obtaining £ 100 by false pretences— WILLIAM JOHN DRAYCOTT, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes grey, usually clean shaved ; dress, dark grey suit, black soft felt hat. He opened an estate agent's office, and induced a person to accept the position of manager, from whom he obtained the above amount as a deposit. Warrant issued. 4.— N Division.— For embezzling £ 6 lis., 14th ult.— PERCIVAL WILLIAM JENNINGS, age 17 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fresh, sharp features, hair and eyes dark, cut scar on upper lip and under right nostril, of smart appearance; dress, dark lounge suit, long light brown overcoat, black bowler hat. A provision dealer's porter. Warrant issued. 5.— N Division.— For embezzling £ 2 18s., 5th December last— WILLIAM STARRIE, alias WILLIAMS, age 27 ( looks older), height 5 ft., complexion and hair dark, eyes brown, of Jewish appearance; dress, black overcoat, dark suit, black soft felt hat. A native of Kingsland, London. Has been employed as a collector to a window cleaning company. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 6. — Reading ( Borough). — For larceny, 19th ult. WILLIS, alias SCAN WILLIS, age 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, peculiarity in one eye ; dress, dark shabby clothes and cap, wearing neckerchief. Is well known in the West of England.— ALBERT HIBBS, age about 28, height 5 ft. 11 in., slight build, hair dark brown, clean shaved; dress, brown double- breasted jacket and vest, dark trousers, brown cap, dark neckerchief. A costermonger. Information to Captain Henderson, Chief Constable, Reading. BUCKINGHA MS HIRE. 7.— Beaconsfield { County).— For embezzlement at Chalfont St. Peter's— GEORGE RANSOM, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair, moustache, and small side whiskers sandy. A journeyman butchei ; supposed a native of Sittingbourne, Kent. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Pearman, Beaconsfield. 8.— Mar low ( County).— For stealing 11th ult., a pair of coachman's livery boots, size 8, plain black leather, white webbing tabs, hand sewn, button straps. — EDWARD HARDING, age 20 to 22, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, face and large red nose blotchy, hair brown, eyes blue, scars on arms and legs ; dress, grey tweed stable suit and cap. A groom ; supposed native of London. See Case No. 41, 25th ult, Warrant issued. Information to Sergeant Crook, Great Marlow. 9.— High Wycombe ( Borough). — For stealing, between 19th and 21st ult., 1 £- in. steel chisel; 1 inch gouge; 1 stock; 3 twist bits; 1 mallet; 1 |- in. chisel; 1 panel saw ; 1 jack plane; 1 trying do.; 1 rabbit do.; 1 oil stone in case ; 1 tile handle ; 1 iron mitre- template. All ( except panel saw) stamped " W. Cox." 1 iron spokeshave ; 1 inch chisel; 1 9- in. square, with rosewood handle, stamped " O. Clinch "— CHARLES BRADSHAW, age about 27, height 5 ft. 7 in., blotchy face, hair dark brown, slight moustache brown, scar under bottom lip, slightly bow- legged; dress, greenish check tweed suit, cap, brown boots. A carpenter. Is accompanied by his wife and child. Have with them a tin box, 2 tool baskets and a bassinet perambulator. Warrant issued. l O.- W/ gA Wycombe ( Borough). — For stealing, 21st ult., a pair of tailor's shears, 1st size, American make ; 1 pair do., maker " Plumb, Oxford Street, London," thereon — WILLIAM DONALDSON, age 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., stout build, complexion pale, hair and moustache brown, wound on neck, left arm tattooed, of military appearance ; dress, dark mixture coat and vest, dark grey trousers, grey cap, old lace boots. A tailor ; stays at common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sparling, High Wycombe. CARNARVONSHIRE. 11.— Conway ( County). — For obtaining goods and money by false pretences, 9th, 10th, and 11th ult.— WILLIAM JOHN JONES, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1901. fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache, and eyes brown. Addicted to drink. A quarryman ; native of Llysfaen, Denbighshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rees, Conway. DEVONSHIRE. 12.— Exeter" ( County).— For absconding from the Devon and Exeter Reformatory School, and larceny— GEORGE LEONARD, age 17, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes brown, small abscess on right cheek; dress, cord suit, scotch cap, nailed boots ( nails form the letter R). A native of London.— EDWIN JOHN ROBERTS, age 17, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion and hair dark, full eyes, pimples on face, mole above right groin ; dress, cord suit, scotch cap, pink shirt, grey socks. A native of Falmouth. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. DORSETSHIRE. 13.— Wimborne ( County).— For falsification of accounts— WALTER HOUSE, age 36, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown; dress, Norfolk jacket, green shade, fine grey cord knickers, long grey mackintosh, plaid lining, cap, supposed brown leggings and boots. A dairy manager ; native of Bere Regis. Well known at Southampton, Portsmouth, and London. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Marsh, Wimborne. ESSEX. 14.— Braintree ( County). — For stealing; 25th ult., a " Trent " bicycle, 24 in. frame, transfer a " Yacht" on bottom tube and head, Warwick tyres, rat- trap pedals, block chain, narrow flat handle bars, 70 gear— A MAN, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion pale, hair light, clean shaved ; dress, black jacket, grey trousers, black tie, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Terry, Braintree. 15.— Chelmsford ( County).— For burglary, 12th ult., and stealing an old double- case silver Geneva hunter watch, No. 25982, maker ( supposed) Loveday, Chelmsford, imitation gold chain and guinea; 1 briar pipe, short straight stem, black mouthpiece, silver band; 1 meerschaum cigar holder, imitation Turk's head, in black case, mouthpiece deficient; 1 gardener's buck- horn handle knife, " Long" on blade ; 1 dark drab cap, lining yellow— SAMUEL GLEDHILL, age 20, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion fresh, thin pale face, hair ( inclined to curl) light brown, eyes blue, QVR 97, 10 blue dots and cross left forearm, 3 on right arm, cut scar near left eye ; dress, short dark mixture jacket, old light cloth trousers, ragged at bottoms, old boots, and the stolen cap, which is too large ; a native of Leeds. Previously convicted at Leeds, Oldham, Hastings, Staines, and Middlesbrough. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. Ib.— Southend- on- Sea ( County).— For stealing, 12th ult., at Rochford, a diamond frame pneumatic safety bicycle, black enamelled nickelplated handle bars, brake, spokes, and cranks, silver heart- shape plate on head, " The Arsenal, St. Albans, Herts.," thereon, 28 by If in. wheels, Dunlop tyre covers, Brooks's patent saddle, no mudguards— A MAN, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, slight moustache light, rather long nose; dress, black jacket and vest, dark grey trousers, black hard felt hat, appearance of a clerk. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea. HEREFORDSHIRE. 17.— Ledbury ( County).— For assault and night poaching, 23rd Dec.— ROBERT CALE, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, long face, high cheek bones, hair light, eyes grey; dress, dark jacket and vest, cotton cord trousers, grey cap, strong lace boots. A hop string worker.— FRANK CALE, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes grey, bridge of nose has been broken; dress, dark jacket and vest, grey trousers and cap, strong lace boots. A carpenter and joiner. Natives of Ledbury. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. LANCASHIRE. 18.— Liverpool ( City).— For failing to report— Licence- holder ARTHUR BOWEN, alias ARTHUR EVANS, THOMAS BOWEN JONES, HENRY BANCROFT BOWEN, HENRY P. SHERRINGTON, JOHN JONES, and H. ELLIOT, Office No. 275- 01, age 34, height 5 ft. 7J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar outside front and base of left thumb, front of left eliow, and front of left forefinger, back of right forefinger, right side of back, and back of right middle finger; mole right side of neck. Sentenced at Carnarvon Quarter Sessions, 20th October, 1898, to 3, 3, and 3 years penal servitude ( concurrent), for obtaining money by false pretences ( 3 charges). Released from H. M. Convict Prison, Parkhurst, 19th ult. Y 360. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 19.— Newport ( Borough).— For stealing, 10th ult., a vest and a pair of trousers, blue square plaid with green stripes ; and on 16th ult., a silver Geneva watch, '• Yhnill" engraved on inside case — A MAN, who gave the name of WILLIAM COX and ANDERSON, age 50 to 55, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown, heavy grey moustache and eyebrows, bracelet tattooed on one wrist; dress, brown plaid suit, thick double- breasted overcoat, velvet collar, black bowler hat, lace boots. He takes lodgings, stating he is a ship's officer, and that he is to be paid off the following day. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Newport. PEMBROKESHIRE. 20. — Haverfordwest ( County). — For embezzlement— GEORGE TRAVERS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( cut short) and moustache light brown, eyes ( supposed) blue ; dress, shabby brown suit, black bowler hat. A grocer's porter ; native of Isleworth, London. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable of Pembrokeshire, Haverfordwest. STAFFORDSHIRE. 21.— Tunstall ( County).— For stealing £ 359 — ANNIE JAMES, age 20, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes blue ; dress, blue dress, brown mackintosh with brown velvet collar, brown and white feather necklet, black sailor hat ( slate colour band with white stripes), lace shoes. A native of Tunstall. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Dodd, Tunstall. SUSSEX ( East). 22. — Hastings ( Borough).— On commitment warrant for assault — JOHN PENFOLD, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion, hair, moustache, and eyes dark; dress, old brown suit, blue cap, black or blue and white spotted neckerchief. A rag and bone gatherer and fish hawker ; native of Hastings. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. SUSSEX ( West). 23.— Steyning ( County).— For stealing, 18th ult., at Southwick, 6 cwt. of old iron ( recovered) — ALFRED JEFFREYS, age 24, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes blue, abscess scar back of neck ; dress, old light suit and cap ( trousers worn at bottoms), old lace boots.— JOHN ENGLISH, age about 26, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., stoops, complexion fair, hair brown, eyes hazel ( blinks); dress, old brown overcoat, grey trousers worn at bottoms, black hard hat, lace boots Both are rag and bone gatherers. Natives of Brighton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hooker, Steyning. WILTSHIRE. 24.— Chippenham ( County).— For embezzling £ 14 18s. 4d., llth December, 1899, at Box— WILLIAM FREDERICK ROGERS, age about 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, close beard and moustache ( may now be clean shaved), eyes blue or grey, quick smart manner, usually well dressed. Was employed as manager of a grocery and baking business, and may be similarly employed. Supposed known in the Channel Islands. See Case No. 57, 29th December, 1899. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Daly, Chippenham. 25.— Swindon ( County). — For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 19th ult.— A MAN, who gave the name of E. C. STEWART, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion dark, hair ( wavy on forehead) dark brown, clean shaved, bruise on left cheek, large head and feet, very talkative ; dress, dark plaid jacket with 2 small holes on left shoulder, and vest, blue serge trousers, black bowler hat, black satin tie, woollen gloves with pink lining, lace boots, carried a silk umbrella. He represented that he was a draughtsman at the Great Western Works. Absconded 21st ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 26.— Pontefract ( County).— For obtaining £ 50 by a worthless cheque on the North and South Wales Bank, Ltd., Market Branch, Liverpool, 16th ult. — GEORGE HARRISON ( supposed false), age about 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, high cheek bones, hair ( bald on top) light brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, first and second right fingers deficient; dress, dark brown three- quarter overcoat, black coat and vest, dark grey striped trousers, red and green tartan tie, muffler, black felt hat, button boots, wore a double gold Albert and a diamond ring. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Whincup, Court House, Pontefract. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 27.— p Division.— Remanded in custody for larceny— HARRY LOVE, age 29, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, scar right forearm, left knee, back of head and neck ; north country accent; dress, brown jacket, black trousers and vest, brown cap. A bicycle plate polisher. Supposed previously convicted.— JAMES BYRNE, age 20, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown ; dress, brown jacket and vest, grey striped trousers, lace boots, brown cloth cap. A shoe finisher. Has been convicted at Leicester. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. LANCASHIRE. 28.— Liverpool ( City).— Committed for trial at next assizes for shoplifting— SAMUEL GOLDBERG, alias DAVIS COHEN, SAMUEL GILBERG, & c., age 26, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair ( curly) light brown, eyes hazel. A Polish Jew.— SIMON MORGAN, age 23, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue grey. A Polish Jew. — ESTHER ROSE MORGAN, age 27, height 4 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes dark brown, mole on right cheek. A Polish Jewess. The two latter cannot speak English. Found in their possession an 18 ct. gold repeating chronograph kejless watch, No. 188742 inside case; 1 18 ct. gold double chain, Prince of Wales pattern, £ 2 piece attached ; 1 small gold crab- shape pendant; 1 gold screw stud, set 9 diamonds, large diamond in centre ; 1 18 ct. gold double snake- pattern ring, head of each snake set diamonds : 1 gold single- stone diamond ring, claw setting; 1 gold enamelled Maltese cross, " I n hoc sign o vinces" on one side, " KSHTWSST " on other, a knight's helmet on top; 1 pair sleeve links made of two gold American 3- dollar pieces and dumb- bells. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. OXFORDSHIRE. 29.— Oxford ( County).— Remanded till 9th inst., charged with breaking open an alms box, at Iffley.— FRANK DICKENSON ( supposed false), age 37 to 40, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark, moustache light brown, Roman nose, pointed chin, of smart appearance ; dress, dark grey jacket suit and cap, dark tie, lace boots; states he is a native of Preston, Lanes. Has served in the Lancashire Fusiliers. Information to the Chief Constable of Oxfordshire, Oxford. ,50.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For stealing a considerable sum of money— ALBERT EYRE, age 45, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, moustache and imperial dark, eyes grey; dress, black overcoat, dark suit, grey cap. Is a colour- sergeant of 1st Battalion Royal Rifles Reserve Regiment, from which he is a deserter. May endeavour to leave the country. He left Portsmouth, 8th ult., accompanied by A WOMAN, age 23 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair ( short) dyed auburn colour, 1 front upper tooth deficient; dress, black skirt and cape, round sealskin hat. Information to the Chief Constable, Portsmouth. LANCASHIRE. £ 20 REWARD. 31 — Liverpool ( City).— For stealing a considerable sum of money, 11th ult.— HENRY B. HODGSON, age about 25, height 6 ft,, slight build, complexion fair, thin face, hair brown, clean shaved, wears glasses; dress, blue or black square- cut jacket and vest, grey check trousers, 32.— Abergavenny ( County).— For embezzling £ 83 — ALEXANDER SEYMOUR HOLMES, age 26, height 5 ft, 9 or 10 in., complexion pale, long thin features, prominent nose, hair light brown, clean shaved, of smart appearance ; dress, dark jacket and vest, light tweed breaches, brown leather leggings'and boots, light colour Newmarket mackintosh, black hard hat. A bank clerk; native of Cinderford, Gloucester. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Davies, Abergavenny. round hat. A clerk. Is fond of billiards and cycling. May obtain employment at concerts, & c., as a violinist, or endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Nott- Bower, Detective Department, Liverpool, by whom the above reward will be paid to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension of Hodgson. fi SUSSEX ( East). 33.— Hove ( Borough).— For embezzlement— CHARLES WILLIAMS, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hairf( thin on top) dark brown, moustache brown, small powder mark under left eye, short thick hands ; dress, fawn colour dust coat, grey trousers and vest, black hard hat, sometimes wears a soft Alpine hat, lace boots. A wheelwright; supposed a native of Manchester. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. STAFFORDSHIRE. 34.— Wednesbury ( County).— Committed for trial at next Staffordshire Quarter Sessions, for larceny, and obtaining money by false pretences — SUSANNAH THOMPSON alias MORAN, EDITH CHAMBERS, THOMPSON, MORGAN, SMITH, MARY MCDONALD, and ELIZABETH LAWLEY, age 42, height 5 ft. 2f in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes dark, cut mark on forehead, very talkative, of good address; dress, black skirt, black bodice trimmed satin and beads, fawn colour jacket with dark fur round neck, brown felt hat. A native of West Bromwich. She obtained money from shopkeepers by stating that she had taken a house in the neighbourhood. Has been convicted of larceny at Wodnesbury, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton, Burslem, Stafford, Newcastle- under- Lyme, and Walsall; supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Snpt, Salt, Wednesbury. SUSSEX ( West). 35.— Steyning ( County). — Committed for trial at Lewes Assizes, 18th inst., for larceny— DENNIS DESMOND, age 24, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes blue, 3 scars right cheek, star between right thumb and forefinger, olive leaf back left hand, anchor right forearm. A seaman ; native of London. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Hooker, Steyning. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 36.— c Division.— Between 26th and 28th ult., supposed between Cowes, Isle of Wight, and London, a round single stone brilliant earring, weight about 2 carats, in gold coronet setting, set to swing. 37,— H Division.— 11th ult., by housebreaking, 78 gold watches— 1 lady's 14K., No. 117333; 1 do., 83089 ; 1 keyless demi- hunter, 9162 ; 1 14K Geneva, 83118; 1 18 ct. keyless demi- hunter Geneva; 39060 ; 1 do., 39063 ; 114K Geneva, fancy dial, 33096; 1 18 ct. hunting, maker Spieglehalter, 29613 ; 1 14K Swiss demihunter, 80536 ; 1 18K Swiss keyless, 11347 ; 1 do., 11327; 1 14K Swiss small keyless hunter, enamelled, 81542; 1 18 ct. f- plate lever, 8078 ; 1 do., full- plate lever, maker E. Brunner, 4072; 1 English lever centre seconds, 9392; 1 do., 40159; 1 14K Swiss enamelled; 1 do. centrique, metal dome; 1 do., 83098; 1 Swiss keyless, 83886; 1 do. hunter lever, gold dome, 83756 ; 1 lady's 18 ct. Swiss demi - hunter, enamelled, 83651; 1 18 ct, hunter keyless lever, 10059 ; 114K Swiss keyless, 33128 ; 1 lady's 14K FRIDAY, FEBRUARY I, 1901. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. HAMPSHIRE, MONMOUTHSHIRE. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1899. Swiss watch, octagon shape, red enamelled, 74874; 1 18 ct. Swiss hunting, engraved case, 17877 ; 1 lady's 14 ct. Swiss, 25514; 2 18 ct. Swiss, 27934- 27935 ; 14k do., 83094 ; 14k do., gilt dial, 25576 ; 1 do., 25510; 1 14k Swiss demi- hunter, 6492; 1 18k do., 29916 ; 1 14k Swiss, 35132 ; 1 lady's 14k do., 91972 ; 1 do., 93375; 1 14k do. lady's hunter, 6499; 1 18K Swiss repeater, 31228; 1 18 ct. English lever, 12776 : 1 do., 5610; 1 14K Swiss demi- hunter, 27070; 1 14K American hunter, 5100532; 1 14K Swiss demi- hunter, 2678; 1 14K centrique Swiss, 16812; 1 14K Swiss, 25531 ; 1 do., 25492; 1 do., 25534; 1 do., 25511: 4 18K do.; 1 do., 210960 ; 1 do., 210961; 1 do., 81030 ; 1 do., 81026 ; 1 do., 81028 ; 1 18 ct. very large keyless lever hunter. TVWrrr "> 1 lady's Swiss 18 ct., 151695; 1 do., 6166; 1 do., 6158; 1 do., 6113 ; 1 18 ct. Geneva hunter, white dial, 5960 ; 1 18 ct. Geneva, 46998 ; 1 lady's very small keyless, 74530 ; 1 14 ct. keyless hunter, black enamel, 69776; 1 18 ct. keyless, metal dome, 99205; 1 18 ct. keyless, 15864; 1 lady's 18 ct. Geneva, 11263; 1 18 ct., keyless, metal dome, 29214; .1. lady's 14 ct. demi- hunter ; 1 lady's Geneva, opal dial, 86103 ; 1 lady's 14k demi hunter, 88490; 1 do., 83494 ; 1 14k keyless, 21899 ; 1 14k do., 5300 ; 1 18 ct. demi- hunter Geneva, engraved case, 30350. Silver watches— 1 English lever, maker, W. Dicker, 1920; 1 do., 1923 ; 114- line keyless, 11850; 1 21- line patent lever, 15628; 1 19- line patent lever, Dicker, 10570; 1 18- line patent lever, Dicker, 29293; 1 pendulum, 898 ; 1 English lever, capped, crystal glass, 3663; 1 keyless Waltham, maker, Earringdon, 3364769; 1 do., Farringdon, 3364475 ; 1 keyless Swiss, 374937; 1 do., 203625 ; 1 English lever, maker, Adam Burdess, 10271; 1 do., Yabsley, 72918 ; 1 do., 1609 ; 1 keyless Waltham, 5352688; 1 Swiss keyless hunter, 63; 1 English lever, capped, Benson, 28381; 1 do., The Farringdon, 20609; 1 do., very heavy black figures on dial, 10259; 1 Swiss, large heavy case, 40010 ; 1 English lever, compensation balance, 3127; 1 Swiss lever hunter 1 English lever, old fashioned, compensation balance, 4651 ; 1 keyless Swiss lever hunter, 2528, 1 Swiss, open face, 82072; 1 Swiss, 24 hours dial, Kendal & Dent, 37422; 1 English lever, capped, 15653; 1 do., 15651; 1 Swiss hunter, metal dome, 376122; 1 do., 976121; 1 do., 976107; 1 do 976124; 1 English lever, Cooper, 48092 ; 1 English lever hunter, Yabsley, 95563; 1 Swiss, 15823; 1 keyless hunter, 108416; 1 do., 108614; 1 do 108619; 1 English lever, Kalkenbach, Cardiff, 42560; 1 silver Swiss, keyless, 370128; 1 do., 370127 ; 1 do., 370191; 1 do., 370147 ; 1 do 370118; 1 English lever, large size, The Midland Lever, Graves, 254834, 1 do., compensation, 291969 ; 1 do., 22143; 1 English lever, Graves, 333049; 1 Swiss key, Central City Co., Ludgate Hill, 2006936 ; 1 do., 158415; 1 do., 100956 ; 1 do., 29658 ; 1 Swiss lever, 155591; 1 do., 2085354; Swiss, 800 metal dome, 607968 ; 1 Swiss, capped, Kendal & Dent, 362420; 1. Swiss keyless lever hunter, 70740 ; 1 Swiss key winding hunter, 31852; 2 metal oxydised keyless watches. Stock numbers between Nos. 531 and 2396 are scratched inside cases. 68 gold Alberts— 1 9 ct. fetter ; 1 18 ct. do.; 1 fancy do. and knot ; 1 15 ct. fetter and 3 1 fancy crinkle ; 1 graduated curb ; 1 18 ct. fetter 1 hollow graduated curb ; 1 9 ct. crinkle ; 1 18 ct, curb; 2 9 ct. hollow do.; 19 ct. scallop ; 118 ct, fancy; 1 straight curb ; 1 18 ct. fetter and 3 ; 1 ct. graduated curb; 1 9 ct. hollow curb and snaffle 1 9 ct. hollow graduated curb; 1 9 ct. telegraph 1 9 ct. pierced crinkle; 2 9 ct. scallop ; 2 9 ct graduated curb and seal; 1 9 ct. graduated curb 1 9 ct. pierced crinkle ; 1 fancy box; 1 9 ct. hollow graduated curb ; 1 9 ct. hollow straight curb ; 1 9 ct. birdcage curb ; 1 9 ct. solid graduated curb 1 15 ct. spangle; 1 9 ct. belcher; 1 9 ct. solid curb and snaffle; 1 9 ct. hollow fetter and 3 ; 1 9 ct solid snaffle and curb ; 1 9 ct. curb. Hall- marked 1 9 ct. fancy; 3 9 ct. fetter and knot; 1 9 ct, hollow and 3 ; 3 9 ct. fetter and 5 ; 1 9 ct. fancy fetter and 2 knots; 1 do. long link; 1 do. flat birdcage; 1 do. sexagon ; 1 do. fancy and fetter and 3 knots; 1 do. graduated curb; 1 do. and seal; 1 do. plain box; 1 9 ct. staple ; 1 18 ct, fetter; 2 9 ct. birdcage; 1 do. fancy ; 2 do. hollow curb and snaffle; 2 9 ct. straight curb ; 2 9 ct, graduated curb ; 1 9 ct. Prince of Wales ; 1 9 ct, close fetter and knot; 1 9 ct. graduated curb. 22 ladies' chains— 1 15 ct. fob with ball and heart set 11 brilliants; 1 15 ct. Albert, wire link ; 118 ct. tassel; 118 ct. Albert with brooch attached; 1 15 ct. tassel Albert; 1 15 ct. Albert, wire link double row; 1 15 ct. fob; 1 10 ct, tassel Albert, solid link; 115 ct. curb Albert, 2 double rows; 19 ct. tassel Albert; 1 9 ct. fob chain ; 1 9 ct. Albert and topaz seal; 1 9 ct. Alberts, six rows ; 1 9 ct. double Alma; 1 9 ct. Albert, ball drop ; 1 9 ct. Albert with Topaz seal; 1 9 ct. do. with seal; 1 9 ct. fob, seal attached ; 2 9 ct. Alberts ; 1 9 ct. curb guard; 1 9 ct. guard, rope pattern with shots. Numbers between 672 and 1507 scratched on a brass label attached to chain. 56 diamond buckle Rings— 4 18 ct., plain, set 2 brilliants; 1 do., engraved edge; 1 do., set 3 brillaints ; 1 do. solid, milled edges ; 1 do., plain edges, set brilliant; 1 do. hollow, engraved edge, set 2 do.; 1 do. set 1 do.; 2 do., plain edge ; 1 do., solid, diamond and ruby ; 1 do., hollow, set brilliant, engraved edges; 2 do. solid, plain, set 2 brilliants ; 4 do. plain, set 2 brilliants; 2 1.8 ct. solid plain, set 2 brilliants; 1 do. hollow, set 1 diamond ; 3 do. plain, set 2 brilliants; I do. hollow, set 1 brilliant ; 10 do. plain, milled edges, set 2 brilliants ; 1 do. hollow, set 1 brilliant; 12 18 ct. hollow, set 1 brilliant; 7 18 ct. hollow, set brilliants. Stock numbers between 869 and 1738, and hieroglyphics scratched on inside. 52 diamond and gem Rings.— 1 18 ct. diamond and sapphire; 1 do. rnby and 6 small brilliants ; 1 do. half hoop, set 4 diamonds and 4 sapphires ; 1 18 ct. diamond and ruby; 1 18 ct. half hoop, set 5 stones; 1 18 ct. gipsy, set 5 stones ; 2 18 ct. half hoop, set diamond and sapphire ; 1 do. set 5 diamonds; 1 18 ct. gipsy, set diamonds and sapphires ; 1.18 ct. set 1 brilliant and 6 rose diamonds ; 4 .18 ct. half hoop, set 5 diamonds ; 2 18 ct. half hoop, 5 stone diamond and sapphire; 1 do. 5 diamonds ; 1 18 ct. snake ring, set 2 diamonds ; 18 ct. half hoop, set 5 diamonds ; 1 18 ct. set 1 brilliant and 6 rose diamonds; 1 .18 ct. set diamond, ruby, and pearl; 1 18 ct. half hoop, set diamond ; 18 ct. set diamond cluster, ruby centre ; 2 Is ct. half hoop, diamond and ruby ; 1 do., all diamonds ; 2 18 ct. scroll, set 5 diamonds; 1 18 ct. single stone diamond ; 3 18 ct. half hoop, set 5 diamonds ; 18 ct. marquise, set 15 diamonds; 1 18 ct. half hoop, set diamonds and rubies; 2 18 ct. half hoop, set turquoise ; 1118 ct. half hoop, set 5 diamonds ; 1 18 ct. diamond and ruby cluster; 1 18 ct. diamond with sapphire ; 1 18 ct. half hoop diamond ; 1 18 ct. rose cluster, brilliant centre. Stock numbers between 760 and 1734, scratched inside. 9 double sovereigns— 2 dated 1887, mounted ( 1 in 15 ct,, the other 9 ct.), for pendants ; 7 dated 1893, mounted ( 5 in 15 ct., 2 9 ct.), for pendants. 33 gold bracelets— 1 15 ct. band ; 2 14 ct.; 1 ct. flat; 1 do., basket pattern; 1 do., pearl scroll; 1 9 ct., broad flat; 2 Cinderella flexible ; 1 9 ct., flexible curb ; 1 9 ct., pearl and sapphire crescent, twisted shank ; 1 9 ct., illusion ; 1 9 ct., pearl and turquoise half hoop ; 1 9 ct ., pearl and sapphire buckle bangle ; 1 variegated curb, with padlock; 1 9 ct., fancy curly, with padlock; 1 15 ct., curb, enamelled heart attached ; 2 9 ct. do., padlock attached ; 2 15 ct., flexible curly, with padlock ; 1 9 ct. do.; 1 15 ct., French curly, with padlock; 1 9 ct. do.; 8 do., curly, with padlock; 1 9 ct., chased curly, with padlock ( numbers between 34 and 313 scratched inside). 52 18 ct. gold knot rings— 8 fancy, 44 plain. Numbers between 4814 and 6605 scratched inside. .1 gold bracelet, set 7 small diamonds, graduated, marked 141; 1 marquise ring, set 10 diamonds and 5 rubies, 139; 1 half hoop ring, set 2 diamonds and 3 sapphires, carved shank, 138 ; 1 star brooch, set 32 small brilliants, 1 large in centre, 134 ; 1 diamond cluster ring, 129 ; 1 pair of earrings, set diamonds and sapphires, in cluster, 125; 1 bracelet, set 24 white brilliants in 2 rows, 124; 1 half hoop ring, set 5 diamonds, 120; 1 stud, set diamonds and ruby in cluster, with pin mount, 119 ; 1 ring, set diamonds in cluster and a sapphire in centre, 118 ; 1 ring, set diamonds in cluster, ruby in centre, with screw top, 108; 1 half hoop ring, set 5 stones, 105; 1 do., 101; 1 flexible curb bracelet, set 6 diamonds and 6 sapphires, 88 ; 1 diamond marquise ring, 84 ; 1 ring, set single stone diamond, wire shank, 82; 1 marquise ring, set 15 stones, 81; 1 marquise do., 18 ct., hall- marked shank, 56 ; 1 diamond cluster stud, with pin mount, 35 ; 1 half hoop diamond ring, 133; 25 9 ct. collar studs, patterns various, some plain. All with a trade mark scratched thereon. 11 sets of 9 ct. links and studs, en suite— 1 hall marked, 364 ; 1 garter device, 468 ; 1 hall- marked, 509 ; 1 oval pattern, chased, 622; 1 device, 675; 1 engraved 761; 1 links dumb- bell and lozenge shape, 833; 1 long polished oval links, 867; 1 oval engraved links, 898 ; 1 do., 902 ; 1 do., flat bevelled edge links, 903. The numbersare scratched on each collar stud. 19 sets of 9 ct. shirt studs, 3 in each set— 1 garter device, 29 ; 1 fancy, 98 ; 1 do., 117 ; 1 do., 183 ; 1 plain, 309; 1 set paste, 682; 1 set hallmarked, 440; 1 small bead pattern, 657; ] plain, 663; 1 hall - marked, 668; 1 bead pattern, patent back, 679; 1 do., 680; 1 do., 681; 1 engraved 842; 1 do., 879; 1 do., 880; 1 do., 882; 1 set paste, 432; 1 engraved, 433. 3 sets 9 ct. studs, 4 in each, all set paste, 1 marked 474, 1 547, 1 597; 2 paste studs, 436 ; 1 set 18 ct, sleeve links and 4 studs, oval pattern, en suite, 695; 3 sets 15 ct. do., 1 marked 454, 1 806,1 458 7 sets 15 ct. gold shirt studs, 3 in each set: 1 engraved, stamped " G. B." or " B. & H.," marked 32 ; 1 do., 559 ; 1 bead pattern, 432 ; 1 plain, 71 1 do., 324; 1 do. ( each set 1 rose diamond) marked 559; 1 large, engraved, 791 ; 6 sets 18 ct. do., 3 in each set: 1 bead pattern, marked 38 ; 1 plain, 167; 1 engraved, 647 ; 1 do., stamped " G. B.," 714 ; L 751; 1 734 ; 1 set of 3 fine gold studs, engraved and marked 334; 4 15 ct. gold collar studs ( 1 83,1 82,1 313,1 459); 2 18 ct. do., both stamped " G. B." or " B. H." ( 1 marked 65, the other 517); 11 sets of 9 ct. links and 4 studs ; 1 hall- marked, No. 364; 1 garter pattern, 468 ; 1 engraved, 509; 1 do. 622 ; 1 fancy, 675 ; 1 engraved, 761; 1 dumb- bell and lozenge shape, 833; 1 pointed oval links, 867 ; 1 engraved oval links ; 898 ; 1 do., 902 ; 1 flat bevelled edges, 903. 29 pairs gold sleeve links— 4 18 ct. ; 1 long engraved oval; 1 long, pointed one end round the other; 1 torpedo shape, plain ; 1 oval, bevelled edge ; 8 15 ct. gold; 1 engraved, oval; 1 oval, twisted pattern; 1 pair engraved and plain oval torpedo pattern; 1 oval; 1 bean and dumb- bell shape; 1 round and torpedo shape; 1 pair one end round, chased, other long plain and pointed ; 1 dumb- bell and shield shape; 17 pairs 9 ct. ; 1 oval, bevelled edge ; 2 engraved ; 1 do., long : 1 oval ; 1 10 ct., plain ; 1 9 ct, oval, engraved ; 2 hall- marked, engraved; 1 device ; 1 dumb- bell ; 1 oval, engraved ; 1 solid do.; 1 square one end, oval and pointed the other ; 1 engraved torpedo shape; 1 long engraved oval; 1 dumb- bell and oval. Numbers between 491 and 914 scratched thereon.) 89 gold scarf- pins— 1 15 ct. horseshoe, set 7 small brilliants; 1 do. small, set 1 ruby; 2 do., set 1 rose diamond; 8 do., set 1 ruby ; 1 knob ; 1 ruby; 1 set rose cluster, ruby centre; I solid fine gold, figure of a bear balancing pole, pearl each end of pole ; 1 rose and ruby cluster; 1 pearl and ruby cluster ; 1 small, set rose diamonds in circle, sapphires in centre, with stud mount; 2 small, rose diamond in centre; 1 set sapphires, with stud mount; 1 no stone ; 1. set 1 rose diamond, screw top ; 1 fine gold, no stone ; 1 knot; 1 pearl horseshoe: 1 oval bead pattern ; 1 pearl circle ; no stone; 1 pearl horseshoe ; 1 fine gold and platinum, 2 golf clubs and ball pattern ; 4 horseshoe ; 1 gold, no stone ; 1 15 ct.; 1 set 4 pearls ; 1 horseshoe ; 1 pearl circle ; 2 horseshoe ; 1 pearl; 1 pearl horseshoe, blue enamelled centre; 1 bead ; pearl horseshoe; 2 gold ; 1 horseshoe; 2horse's hoof ; 1 horseshoe centre ; 1 pearl; 1 set ruby with stud mount; 1 18 ct. solid horseshoe ; 1 rose diamond, masonic pin; 1 set small brilliants, screw top; 1 pearl and spray: 4 horseshoe pattern ; 2 ruby ; 3 rose diamond ; 1 pearl horseshoe ; i pierced heart and head, set pearls ; 2 pearl shield; 1 merrythought or wishbone; 1 pearl; 1 gold, no stone; 2 gold circular ; 1 fox head; 1 do., ruby eyes ; 1 horseshoe; 1 masonic; rose diamond; 2 pearl on ivy leaf ; 1 18 ct. horseshoe; 1 15 ct. do.; 1 15 ct. round fancy pattern; 1 18 ct. horseshoe; 1 fine gold do.; 1 do., set pearl ( numbers between 715 and 1377) ; 8 18 ct. solid signet rings ( numbers between 2119 and 2129 and 1 No. 2224). 3 gold Alberts— 1 hollow Prince of Wales pattern, 610 ; 1 9 ct. fancy pattern and seal, 652 ; 9 ct. double fetter and seal, 757. 29 15 ct. gold brooches— 1 circular, set turquoise ; 1 ovai, set turquoise ; 1 set turquoise and rose diamonds ; 1 do. pearl arrow and spade ; 1 turquoise, fischu pattern ; 1 oval dome ; .1 pearl crescent centre ; 1 fischu ; 1 brooch and earrings to match, set turquoise and ruby centre; 1 rose diamond and earrings to match; 1 do. and ruby do.; 1 brilliant and sapphire and ear- drops; 1 rose diamond brooch and ear- drops; 1 all gold and ear- drops to match ; 1 gold fischu and eardrops ; 1 pearl and ear drops to match ; 1 set ruby and ear- drops to match; 1. fischu and ear- drops, set rose diamonds; 1 do., set small brilliant rose diamond ear- drops; 1 fischu brooch and ear- drops, set with rose diamonds; 2 gold fischu and eardrops to match ; 1 gold and ear- drops to match ; 1 pearl fischu and ear- drops to match ; 1 set 3 brilliants and ear- drops to match ; 1 pearl fischu and earrings to match ; 1 gold do., earrings to match ; 1. do. and earrings set rose diamonds; 1 silver gilt do., set paste, ear- drops to match ; 1 15 ct. brooch, set small diamond, gold ear- drops. Numbers between 1201 and 2347. 1 15 ct. gold heart locket, set pearl and sapphire, 327; 1 9 ct. oval do., engraved, marked 99 K/- on gummed label inside ; 1 do., set pearl and garnet cluster, 120 ; 1 do. horseshoe, set turquoise, 129 ; 1 oval do., engraved 130; 1 set rose diamond cluster, 134 ; 2 small heart lockets; 1 silver gilt paste cluster bracelet, 1461; 1 do., half hoop, 1462 ; 1 do., 1522 ; 3 pairs French paste earrings, imitation sapphires and rubies in centre ; 1 silver lever watch, No. 46481, maker Reiss, 1992 scratched inside case; 1 do., maker Haswell, No. 2771, 2082 scratched inside ; 118 ct. scarf- pin, set 5 brilliants and 6 cats- eyes, horseshoe pattern, No. 1267 scratched on back; 1 18 ct. gold Swiss keyless watch, No. 84471, marked 893; 1 14 ct. do., marked 930. All numbers and hieroglyphics forming private marks scratched on each article. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1899. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 DEVONSHIRE. 38.— Exeter ( County).— 16th ult., by housebreaking at Heavitree, a lady's gold watch, flat shape; long gold guard, first two links from swivel stamped 9 ct.; 1 large gold locket, " E. Pippett" scratched inside ; 1 lady's gold ring with pink coral and pearl; 1 gold- plated brooch with pink stone in centre, white stone each side ; 1 gold brooch and earrings, diamond in centre; 1 plain gold cross; 1 pair gold cuff- links marked T; 1 pair pearl cuff- links, silver horseshoes thereon; 1 silver hunter watch; several old 5s. pieces ; and a number of Jubilee coins— Suspicion is attached to THREE MEN, lst, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., pock- marked, light moustache ( turned up at ends); 2nd, age about 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fresh, light moustache ; 3rd, age about 25, height 5 ft. 5 in., dark sandy moustache ; all wearing dark overcoats, 2 wearing black bowler hats, tho other a soft felt hat. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Devon. Exeter. DURHAM. £ 100 REWARD. 39,- South Shields ( Borough).—, 27th ult., by shopbreaking, 109 ladies' and gentlemen's 9, 10, and 15 ct. Alberts, chains, and guards, large number curb, others various fancy patterns; 41 9 and 15 ct. bracelets ; 6 9 and 15 ct. scarf slides ; 2 9 ct. match boxes ; 4 9 ct. sovereign purses; 14 9- and 15 ct. pendants; 14 9 and 15 ct. necklets; 49 9,18, and 22 ct. wedding rings; 63 9 and 18 ct. keeper rings; 57 9, 15, and 18 ct. gem rings ( all marked with a stock number and letter) ; and 9 silver watches, English and Swiss make. Entrance effected by thieves opening front door leading to offices above the shop with a key, cutting a hole through the floor over the shop, and lowering themselves by rope ladder — Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN, lst, age about 25, height 5 ft. 3 in.; 2nd, height about 5 ft. 8 in., fair and pale faced. The above reward will be paid by Mr. James Grant, jeweller, 66 King Street, South Shields, for such information as will lead to the arrest and conviction of the thief or thieves, and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to the Chief Constable, South Shields. HAMPSHIRE. U>— Bournemouth ( County).— 26th ult., a new marquise diamond ring, set 3 large and several small stones, value £ 52; 1 diamond crescent brooch, diamonds set in gold and platinum ; 1 star shape diamond and pearl brooch, diamond at each point of star, can also be worn as a necklet pendant; 1 gold curb bracelet, padlock fastening ; 1 gold bangle ( one half engraved); 1 gold ring set ruby in centre, surrounded with diamonds; 1 lady's small gold keyless half hunter watch, small oval gold locket attached to bow containing photograph of a gentleman, " W. B. to M. C." engraved on outside; 1 lady's gold chain about 12 inches long, seal and hook at end, 1 gold chatelaine with 4 chains about 5 inches long, gold locket with blue turquoise butterfly attached to chains ; 1 large gold coin ; 1 gold harp and watch key.— By A MAN, age about 22, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, complexion pale, full face, hair dark, clean shaved, slight cast in left eye, well spoken ; dress, dark double- breasted jacket suit, with light stripe, white shirt ( corded front), black tie, black bowler hat, worn slightly on left side. He took apartments 23rd ult., stating he came from Paris. He left behind a black canvas trunk ( nearly new), brown corners and straps ; 1 white shirt, 3 collars, 1 dark frieze single- breasted Chesterfield overcoat with silk facings, 1 old dark grey jacket, 1 dark doublebreasted waistcoat with red spots and red lining, 1 pair trousers, 1 pair brown leather gloves. Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. 41— Portsmouth ( Borough). — 26th ult., by housebreaking, 1 gold albert, curb pattern, Indian make, one link loose with hole therein, 1 gold Mohur one end, small oval gold locket ( glass missing) at other, very old fashioned ; 1 gold brooch, diamond shape, about 2 in. wide, set4 oblong amethysts about £ in. in length, each corner, very heavy, old fashioned ; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set 2 diamonds and 2 sapphires, alternately, large stones, gipsy setting; 1 round Indian gold brooch, green glass inlaid with gold figures ( horses, & c.), silver mounted, washed with gold, fine rope round edge'; 3 strings of imitation pearls, large pearl in centre; 1 silver anchor brooch with leaves and flowers across, pin bent at point; 1 silver English lever watch, gold hands, double case, tarnished, black silk guard, pencil case at end attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Portsmouth. KENT. 42.— Gravesend ( Borough).— 29th ult., a lady's old silver watch, double case, a silver chain, long and short link pattern, with bunch of old silver coins at end, attached. « Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Gravesend. 43.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— 23rd ult., a cheque book issued by Barclay & Co.' s Bank, Brighton Branch, numbers 174701 to 174730; 1 book entitled " Carlyle's Manual of Freemasonry." Information to Chief Constable Jones, Ramsgate. LANCASHIRE. 44.— Warrington ( Borough).— About 21st ult., a silver hunter watch, " Ganter Brothers, Dublin," inside outer case and on works, white dial, steel hands, cases engraved ( small circle in centre for initials), 1 gold plated curb pattern Albert guard attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Warrington. SUSSEX ( East). 45.— Brighton ( Borough).— 18th ult., from the cloak room at the Brighton Railway Station, a commercial traveller's brown leather bag, 18 in* long, opens at side, containing a cedar wood cigar box, figures embossed and lined ; 1 plain do.; 1 cigar case, 1 side engraved; 1 cigarette case, chased and fluted; 1 do., chased figures; 1 cigar case, Dutch make; 1 candlestick, square foot, 8 in. high; 3 oval pierced baskets ; 1 pierced tray ; 1 square box, plain top, figured sides; 1 do., figured top, 4 in. by 2 in.; 1 do., 4 in. by 2i in. ; ) oval box, figured top and sides ; 1 do.; 1 square tea caddy, figured; 2 snuff boxes, 2£ in. by 1J in., figured tops; 1 silver lady's companion, engine turned cases ; 1 do.; If dozen teaspoons, musician figure handles ; 1 dozen chased teaspoons, broad boat handles ; 1 dozen coffee spoons ; 1 case containing 6 teaspoons, 1 sifter and 1 pair tongs ; 1 oval teapot tray, engraved " George"; 1 round chased salver, 8 in., " George"; 2 old English gravy spoons, " George " ; 1 hot- water jug, marked inside " George "; 1 square tray, figured, engraved, 4 in. by 2 in. ; 1 round do., 4 in. ; 1 jug, round bottom ; 2 oval punch ladles, Britannia ; 1 miniature portrait on ivory7, 2 figures ; 1 do., in a black frame, with gold engraved mount; 1 miniature, with oval gilt frame; 1 enamel miniature in ormolu frame; 2 silver fruit spoons, " GeDrge" ; 1 stand, made of beaded wire ; 1 basin, gilt inside, 4 in.; 1 3- leg milk jug, gilt inside ; 1 do. ( 1 leg broken); 1 larger milk jug, darkened outside, marked " Britannia" ; 1 do., helmet shape do.; 1 sauce boat on 3 feet, do.; 1 do.; 4 small sauce boats, chased wire round ; 4 oval boxes, stone tops; 2 silver back hat brushes; 1 hair brush, long handle ; 1 silver back mirror; 2 pierced salt cellars, with handles and blue liners; 2 cloak clasps; 1 small jug made out of salt cellar; 1 octogan pepper, 6 in. high ; 1 chariot and deer ( broken) ; 1 silver mounted cigar case ; 1 wrapper containing 1 jet guard, 9 silver rings, a few odd brooches, fob chains, small clasps and sundries ; 1 flower vase, Cashmere make; 1 card case, engraved, French ; 6 match holders ; I engraved gold pencil case ; 1 plain do.; 4 square buckles, figured; 2 round punch ladles, " Britannia " ; 1 shaving brush, marked " 84" ( Russian make); 1 do., " Victoria" ; 1 engraved French beaker ; 1 oval and engraved tobacco box; 2 smelling bottles, silver mounted both sides; 1 smelling bottle, chased top ; 1 photograph frame ; 3 seals ( figure of a lady); 2 do. ( do. gentlemen) ; 2 do. ( do. holding a ring); 6 chased salt cellars; 1 silver tea cup; 1 do. saucer ; 1 do. small plate ; 4 bird peppers ; 1 figured waist belt; 1 double- handled cup ; 2 pierced baskets, with bandies and blue liners ; 3 pairs of nipper trays ; 1 pair of large do., pierced centres, figured ; 1 round basket, wire copper, electro plate, 8 in. ; 6 Apostle tea spoons ; 4 large spoons, figure heads ; 2 sifters, figured handle and border ; 4 barrel peppers ; 2 pierced mustard pots ; 1 chased and pierced mustard pot; 12 pierced figured serviette rings ; 6 plain serviette rings ; 2 chased oval peppers ; 2 chatelaines, with 5 drops; 4 ivory boxes, with miniature on top, 2| in.; 2 do., If in. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton. 46.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— About 20th December last, a lady's gold ring, set 2 large sapphires and 3 diamonds. 18th ult., 1 silver keyless watch, white dial, black figures, glass at back showing works, knob at side to move hands, no hinges to cases. 23rd ult., black silk umbrella, steel stick, green bamboo and silver hunting crop handle. 25th ult., 1 new black single- breasted reefer jacket and vest, black lining in body, striped do. in sleeves, " Hope & Co." ( supposed) on tab. Between 20th October last and 5th ult., 1 blanket, marked " Maitland " or " M " in yellow cotton ; 1 shirt, marked " Nicholson " or " YX " in blue cotton ; 1 chemise, marked with blue cotton; 1 boy's white shirt, marked " TX" in blue cotton ; 1 flannel petticoat, marked " NY " in blue cotton. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. PROPERTY FOUND. LANCASHIRE. 47. — Warrington ( Borough). — 26th December last, a " Raleigh " safety bicycle, nearly new, No. 59802, 26 in. frame, black enamelled, parts plated, bent handle bar with forward lug, cork handles, black tips ( 1 deficient), 28 in. wheels, tangent spokes, Dunlop - Welch nonslipping tyres detachable chain wheel, roller chain, rat- trap pedals, toe clips (" John Bull" thereon); Brooks's B 10 saddle, Raleigh tool bag, small Lucas bell, King of the Road lamp, transfer on head, " Raleigh Model" and figure " 6" on down stay. Information to the Chief Constable, Warrington. SURREY. 48.— Chertsey ( County).— About the end of October last ( supposed stolen), a safety bicycle, cushion tyre, 30 in. front wheel, tangent spokes, roller chain, gear about 56, half drop handle bars, rat- trap pedals, nutted, old- fashioned diamond frame, " Diirkopp's Diana " engraved on head. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. PROPERTY RECOVERED. BERKSHIRE. 49. — Wokingham ( County). — Bicycle, Case No. 84, 21st October, 1898, and thief arrested. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 50.— Mansfield ( County). — Bicycle, Case No. 40, 25th ult. ANIMALS, & c., RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 51.— N Division.— Mare, Case No. 85, 25th ult. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND BEDFORDSHIRE. 52. — Leighton Buzzard ( County).— 20th ult., at Aspley Guise, the body of A WOMAN, age about 60, complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes blue; dress, old black dress, grey striped shawl, old black straw hat, heavy lace boots. Appearance of a tramp. Information to Supt. Anniwell, Leighton Buzzard. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 53 — Bridlington ( County).— 25th ult., the body of A MAN, age 56 or 57, length 5 ft. 5 in., complexion rather dark, hair, whiskers and moustache dark, eyes blue; dress, blue pilot coat ( nearly new), drab fustian jacket and trousers, dark fustian vest, new brown Cardigan jacket, grey round soft hat, red, white and blue striped shirt, red silk tie, light grey socks, strong lace boots. A tramping labourer. Information to Supt. Cooper, Bridlington. APPREHENSIONS. 54— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office.— HENRY KING, Office No. 818- 99, Case No. 1, 7th December last. 55.— Metropolitan Police District, Y Division.— OWEN MAHONEY, Case No. 4, 23rd February last. 56. — Cumberland Workington ( County).— WILLIAM WILSON, alias PERRY & c., Case No. 9, 25th ult. bl.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— WM. HY. LAVINGTON, Case No. 34, 24th August last. 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1901. 58. Shropshire, Oswestry ( County). — CORNELIUS LEWIS, Case No. 42, 25th ult. 59.— Sussex ( East), Lewes ( County). — WM. B. MAINSTONE, Office No. 2583- 00, Case No. 96, 12th October last. 60 . — Sussex ( East), Hastings ( Borough).— HARRY WILLIAMS, Case No. 52, 18th ult. 61 - Yorkshire ( West Riding), Pontefract ( County).— Licence- holder WILLIAM TUNNEY, Office No. 3412- 99, Case No. 60, 13th July last. LATEST INFORMATION. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 62.— C Division*— 26th ult,, by shopbreaking, 2 clarionets, B flat, " V. Kohlert " on bell and near neck in gold ; 1 banjo zither, " J. G. Winder " stamped near hoop ; 8 mandolines ( 2 Italian, 1 plain, 1 fluted back, inlaid mother- o'- pearl and coloured studs, 1 English u J. G. Winder " stamped near bridge and on pink or yellow label inside ; 4 tortoiseshell plates, sprays thereon, Nos. 1854' 1855, 1858, and 185- F., " J. G. Winder, maker' London," stamped near bridge and on pink or yellow label inside; 1 in black case, rosewood body, pearl inlaid sound hole and edge, " Casa fondato net 1700, Vincenzo Gazliano and Figlia, Fabbrica Corda Armoniche ( e) Strumenti Corde, 48, Strade Monteoliveto 48, Napoli" inside on white label); 8 piccolos, 7 English " D," 6 keys on pillars, slide heads ( 6 in cocus wood, 1 ebony, 1 English " E " in ebony); 1 large Mandola, Italian make, out of repair, rosewood body, neck pulled forward. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANIMALS, Jgo, STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 63.— K Division>— 19th ult., a bay horse pony, about 4 years, 11 hands, small white saddle mark on- top of back, long coat, mane, and tail; a set of old black leather harness, brass mounted, brass crown on blinkers, turret on saddle bent ; and a light spring square cart, painted dark, iron steps, black splash boards, a piece of iron about 2 ft. 6 in. long, If in. wide, fastened to near side bottom rail with 3 bolts, " William Robery, 4 Mount Pleasant, Ilford Lane," on a piece of tin on one side " W. Weatherall," on shaft. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSION. 64.— Lancashire, Salford ( Borough). — DEWHANNA JONES, Office No. 2233- 00, Case No. 29, 7th September last. M I S S I N G . £ 2 REWARD. 65.— Since 28th ult,, ARTHUR FISHER, age 32, height 5 ft. 10^ in., complexion pale, hair ( close cut) and moustache dark brown, eyes ( supposed) dark ; dress, dark grey overcoat ( very large pocket at side), black morning coat and vest, grey trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots, kid gloves with fur lining. Has recently recovered from an illness. Information to Mrs. Fisher, 37, St. George's Avenue, Holloway, London, by whom the above reward will be paid for such information as will lead to the recovery of the above. 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 eases 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 Force Desiring Capture. A G E . H A I R . REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. LICENCE HOLDERS. WALTER EARLE, 3762- 99. C. O. tence expired. Warrant issued. Sen- MICHAEL MAGNUS, alias GEORGE BEAUMONT, THOMAS SMITH, FREDERICK POWELL, FREDK. HOOPER, LEO LETTO, and FREDK. LETTELL. 2221- 00. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. EDWARD OLIPHANT, alias EDWARD MARSHALL, JOHN NORRIS. and EDWARD BUTTERWORTH. 2755- 00. C O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. WILLIAM WOOLFORD. 956- 00. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. FRANK SMITH, alias WILLM. SMITH, WILLM. SYMES, WILLM. SPENCER, WILLM. CLARK, DENNIS McCARTHY. and JOHN WALKER. 2474- 00. C. O CHARLES SILK, alias CHARLES MASTERS, and THOMAS WILSON. 172- 01. C. O. GEORGE MACK, alias JAMES GRIFFIN, JAMES MACK, JAMES FINNEY, and JAMES PHENEY. 3398- 00. C. O. ELIZABETH HOLLAND, alias BLANCHE TAPSCOTT. 3086- 00. C. O. JOHN WESLEY NEWDICK, alias FREDERICK NEWDICK, JAMES NEWDICK, and JOHN HENRY SCOTT. 2760- 00. Chelmsford (. County), Warrant issued. JOHN JOHNSON. 3235- 00. Lichfield ( County). THOMAS SILVESTER. ( City). 2270- 00. Hull SUPERVISEES. RICHARD GODSON, alias RICHARD GOODSON. 728- 00. C. O. WILLIAM HILL, 3616- 98. C. O. WILLIAM HALL. EDWARD DIBBLE, alias JOHN D1PPLE and JOHN DIBBLE. 2895- 00. Wolverhampton ( Borough). 43 33 39 34 42 29 24 29 36 56 44 31 69 21 5 6 5 6 5 6i 6 0 5 3 5 9 5 1 4 U 5 2| 5 5J 5 4 5 6 5 4f 5 - 51 fresh fair fresh sallow sallow sallow sallow fair dark sallow fresh fresh fresh Eresh brn It brn brn dk brn grey ( bald) brn brn lt brn brn dk bra grey brn brn dk brn grey grey grey grey blue lt hazl grey blue hazel grey grey grey Mole rt of forehead, rt cheek, and below lt ear ; birth mark rt upper arm ; lt of chest enlarged ; lost all upper teeth ; varicose veins both legs Scar rt of nose, lt forearm, It thumb, and 2 top of head ; mole rt of neck ; 2nd rt finger deformed Scar lt elbow and thumb ; square with cross lt upper arm ( indistinct); triangle on chest Scar below rt ear, lt wrist, and 2nd rt finger : mole centre lt eyelid, back neck, below rt nipple, and rt shoulder Scar It eyebrow ; face pock- marked ; lost top of 2nd It finger Ballet girl, man, I L A S bust of man and mark rt forearm, bracelet lt wrist, ring 2nd lt finger, dot between lt thumb and back of hand ; birth mark lt buttock Scarrt temple, bridge of nose and 2 lt forearm ; I L B C. I L R D R D R L I and 3 dots rt forearm, 1 L R D back lt hand ; ring 3rd and 4th rt and 2nd and 3rd lt fingers Scarlt forearm, burn scar lt thigh ; both little fingers crooked Scar palm rt hand and centre of forehead ; mole lt of neck ; indistinct tattoo mark rt forearm Central Criminal Court, 19th October, 1896, 3 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for forgery. Licenced 23rd December, 1899. S W. 155. North London Sessions, 5th December. 1892, 7 years penal servitude for larceny ( person"). Liberated on 2nd licence 15th August, 1900. K S 751. Central Criminal Court, 13th January, 1896, 5 years penal servitude for burglary. Liberated on ; 2nd licence 16th October, 1900. S VV 329. Devizes Assizes. 11th January, 1898, 3 years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 12th April, 1900. Y 19. Chelmsford, 17th June, 1895, 7 years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 15th September, 1900. [ N V 651. Flag on staff, 2 anchors, pile of shot and bracelet lt arm, bracelet rt wrist, D lt of chest; top of 1st lt finger amputated Scar lt temple, lt of head, lt forearm, and 2 lt knee ; birthmark rt thigh Central Criminal Court, 13th September, 1898, 3 years penal servitude and 20 lashes for highway robbery with violence. Licenced 19th January, 1901. Y 450. North London Sessions, 19th October, 1897, 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 19th December, 1900, which expires 15th February, 1901. X 454. Central Criminal Court, 2nd April, 1894, 4 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for larceny ( servant). Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 16th November, 1900, which expires 28th February, 1901. Q U 12. Wisbech, 6th January, 1897, 5 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licenced 6th October, 1900. T X 281. Stafford, 10th December, 1891, 12 years penal servitude for attempted murder. Licenced 1st December, 1900. R 453. York, 27th November, 1896, 5 years penal servitude for carnal knowledge. Licenced 28th August, 1900. W 428. Scar each eyebrow, lt shin, and 4 lt forearm ; white birthmark rt forearm ; cupping marks each side of back ; faint tattoo marks lt forearm blue Scar lt of forehead ; 2nd and 4th lt fingers enlarged : ( blind) nose enlarged lt side ; faint tattoo marks lt forearm grey Dot, indistinct marks, and 2 moles lt forearm South London Sessions, 15th December, 1897, 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for larceny ( person). Licenced 20th March, 1900. X 492. North Loudon Sessions, 4th May, 1896, 3J years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny ( trick). Licenced 20th December, 1898. F W 228. Birmingham, 30th April, 1900, 6 months hard labour and 1 year police supervision for larceny. 6208. L O N D O N S PRINTED FOR H I S MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE BY J . J . KELIHER & Co., LTD., 99, VICTORIA STREET, S . W . ; 33, K I N S WILLIAM STREET, B . 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