T H E N E W S E R I E S. FRIDAY, F E B R U A R Y 8, 1901. VOL. X V I I T , No. 1786. l . R E G U X i All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should he addressed to THE EDITOR 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 be tahen uvon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and, the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of 15i. per portrait, and of 7s. 6d. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less ranlt 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 hy the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. LTIONS. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and, as far as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the 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 be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given jm application. R. ANDERSON, Editor. N O T I C E . I.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette" will he found arranged for easy reference as follows :— ( a) Regulations at top of first page. fh) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs 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 G A Z E T TE 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 complaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the P O L I C E GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT I D E N T I F I C A T I O N OF P R I S O N E R S. T H E E D I T O R requests that Chief Officers of Police, when forwarding for identification by the Metropolitan Police the Photographs and descriptive forms of Persons in custody, will please see that the specific offence is stated, e. g. :— Stealing £ 1,000 from bank ; stealing pair of boots from shop door ; stealing bale of silk, van unattended, & c., & c This may often prove a ready means of recognition, and Judges have recently complained of the absence of such particulars in dealing with previous convictions. 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 £ 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. 5.— Maidenhead ( County).— For stealing, 18th ult., a pneumatic road racer bicycle, transfer " Collins, Maker, Great Marlow," Warwick tyres, dropped handle bars, Tom Thumb lamp, plated pump— E. WHITE, age about 20, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair brown, of good address; wearing black mackintosh and hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Dorrell, Maidenhead. 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. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 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.— Marlow ( 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, 21st ult., a pair of tailor's shears, lst 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. 10.— Conway ( County).—- For obtaining goods and money by false pretences, 9ih, 10th, and 11th ult.— WILLIAM JOHN JONES, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion 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. 11.— Exeter ( County).— For abscondingfrom 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). I POLICE » GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1899. 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. 12.— Torquay ( County).— For embezzling £ 11 17s. 8d., and other sums of money— HUBERT PARRY RIDSDALE, age 24, height about 5 ft. 8J in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair and eyes biown, clean shaved, upper teeth missing ; dress, dark blue suit and overcoat, large pattern brown plaid cap. Has been employed as a manager to Messrs. Pickford & Co. Absconded 27th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Roberts, Torquay. DORSETSHIRE. 13.— Poole ( County).— For stealing 3 silver- j plated spoons ; 3 do. forks ; 3 white- handle cheese knives, marked " E. O."— CHARLES RENDALL, age 32, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, round features, hair ( bald on top) dark brown, cut mark from left corner of mouth to chin, tattooed on arms and legs, varicose veins; dress, black coat and vest, slate- coloured striped trousers, black tie, maroon muffler, black and white check cap. A shoemaker ; native of Hackney, London. Has served in the Army. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brown, Poole. 14.-— 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 Here Regis. Well known at Southampton, Portsmouth, and London. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Marsh, Wimborne. ESSEX. 15.— 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. 16.— Chelmsf ord( County).— For burglary, I 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. 17.— Southend- on- Sea ( County).— For stealing, 12'. h ult., at Roehford, 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. 18.— Ross ( County).— For wilful damage and stealing, 28th ult., at Tretire, 2 silver Wyandotte pullets, 1 Plymouth Rock hen, 1 do. cockerel— BYRON JOHNS, age about 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark; dress, grey coat, brown vest, cord trousers, cap. A gipsy ; native of Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Had with him a mule and cart, and was accompanied by his wife and child. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jordan, Ross. HER TFORDSHIRE. 19.— Ware ( County). — For an indecent assault— NORMAN DAVIES, age 38, height 5 ft, 7* in., complexion pale, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, eyes brown; dress, dark tweed jacket suit, black melton overcoat, black hard felt hat. Has been employed as medical officer in charge of an Inebriates Home at Buntingford. Absconded 2nd inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Duke, Ware. KENT. 20.— Tonbridge ( County).— For larceny and embezzlement— WILLIAM STEVENS, age 31, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slightly round shoulders, complexion fresh, hair ginger, eyes brown, stoops, knock- kneed, turns his feet outwards, several upper teeth deficient; dress, brown livery overcoat, grey suit, brown cap, lace boots. A native of Sundridge. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Styles, Tonbridge. LANCASHIRE. 21.— 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 II. ELLIOT, Office No. 275- 01, age 34, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar outside front and base of left thumb, front of left elbow, 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. 22.— Salford ( Borough). — For failing to report— Licence- holder JOHN WHELAN, Office No. 47,361, age 56, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, blue scar bridge of nose and on left eyebrow, scar back of neck, left elbow been damaged and slightly deformed, left hand and fingers contracted. Sentenced at Manchester Assizes, 31st October, 1879, to penal servitude for life for murder. Licenced 3rd December, 1894, F. 1081. 23 .— Salford ( Borough). — For forgery— NATHAN HARRIS, a jew, age 19, height 5 ft. 3 in., stout build, hair black, pimples on face ; dress, reefer jacket, dark striped trousers, Raglan overcoat, greyish material. A native of Leeds. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. 24.— Warrington ( Borough):— For failing to report— Licence- holder WILLIAM CRAVEN, alias ROSS, KNIGHT, COOPER, BENSON, and JOHN WILSON, Office No. 284- 01, age 72, height 5 ft. 4f in., complexion fresh, hair grey ( bald oil top), eyes grey, scars left eyebrow, left side and centre of nose, outside left forearm, outside left thumb, front left middle finger, between left forefinger and thumb, back right forearm, back right forefinger, varicose veins both legs, red mole left of chest. A joiner or agent; native of Leeds. Sentenced at Bradford Sessions, 1st July, 1895, to 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 21st ult. J. N. V. 6. Warrant issued. < Information to Chief Constable Talbot, Warrington. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 25.— 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. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 26.— Wellingborough ( County). — For stealing lead ( recovered)— HENRY JAMES BEDFORD, age 33, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey, scar on right cheek, leopard, soldier, 3 swords, 3 females, butterfly, Faith, Hope, and Charity, and Ally Sloper tattooed on right forearm, snake, jockey, female, palm tree with snake on left forearm; di • ess, black coat, brown jacket and vest, moleskin trousers, muffler, brown cap, old army boots. A labourer ; native of Northampton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Alexander, Wellingborough. 27.— Northampton ( Borough).— For failing to report— Supervisee CHARLES KNIGHT, alias BURDEN, BARKER, and CROSS, Office No. 17- 01, age 29, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, anchor back right hand, large burn scar on each hip, hernia right side. Sentenced at Northampton, 6th April, 1900, to 3 months imprisonment and 18 months police supervision for larceny. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Northampton. PEMBROKESHIRE. 28. — 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. ROXBURGHSHIRE. 29.— Jedburgh ( County).— For embezzling £ 35 13s. Id., the monies of the Ancient Order of Foresters, of which he was treasurer— EBENEZER ROBERTSON, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( rather wavy) auburn, moustache reddish, inclined to be corpulent; dress, slate colour jacket suit, black hard felt hat, or black corded tail coat, light striped trousers, sometimes wears a drab colour half length overcoat. A hairdresser; native of Dunfermline. May endeavour to emigrate. Absconded 21st ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Porter, Jedburgh. SOMERSETSHIRE. 30.— Bath ( City).— for embezzlement, 20th October last— JOHN MACEY, age 18, height 5 ft. 6 in., inclined to be stout, complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown. A milk carrier. May endeavour to enlist. Warrant issued. 31 .- Bath ( City).— For stealing £ 20, lPth December last— GEORGE DAVIES, age 32 ( looks older), height 5 ft, 4 in., complexion pale, hair black, eyes brown ; dress, black overcoat, dark trousers, black soft felt hat. A clerk. Has been recently convicted of palmistry. Warrant issued. information to the Chief Constable, Bath. STAFFORDSHIRE. 32.— Burslem ( County).— For withholding £ 50 7s. 4d., the monies of a Friendly Society of which he was treasurer— GEORGE WILSON, age 48, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair ( turning grey), moustache and eyes dark ; dress, black vicuna overcoat, grey jacket and vest, brown mixture trousers, black and red flowered muffler, black hat, light lace boots. A check- weighman or collier ; native of Sandbach, Cheshire. Absconded 19th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 33 — Lichfield ( County).— JOHN JOHNSON, Office No. 3235- 00, Case No. 29, l l t h ult., not now wanted. 34.— 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. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 8 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 35.— N Division.— For obtaining £ 58 by false pretences— ALBERT ALEXANDER FRY, age 35, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, splay feet, wears gilt pince- nez; dress, black frock coat and vest, dark striped trousers, silk hat, brown spats. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. HAMPSHIRE. 36.— 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. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 37.— 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 breeches, 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. SUSSEX ( East). 38.— Hove ( Borough).— For embezzlement— CHARLES WILLIAMS, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( 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. WO ROES TERSHIRE. 39.— Kings Heath ( County).— For embezzling £ 20 19s. 4d. — WILLIAM HENRY CANNING, age 32, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion, hair, and moustache dark, eyes brown ; dress, light dust coat, light trousers, black hard hat, brown boots. Has been employed in delivering bread. A native of Alcester, Warwickshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Chare, Kings Heath. STAFFORDSHIRE. 10.— West Bromwich ( County).— For failing to report— Licence- holder WILLIAM ALBERT ANDREWS, alias JOHN SMITH, Office No. 174- 01, age 27, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar from old fracture right jaw, scars on fingers and hands. Sentenced at Worcester 17th October, 1898, to 3 years penal servitude for housebreaking, licensed 17th ult. T. Y. 271. Information to the Chief Superintendent, County Police, West Bromwich. SUSSEX ( East). 41.— Brighton ( Borough).— For embezzling £ 1 16s.— E. T. ROGERS, age 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair light, clean shaved, bad teeth; dress, blue morning coat brown trousers, black hard felt hat. A brewer's traveller. Warrant issued. 42.— Brighton ( Borough).— For embezzling 9s. Ofd.— HARRY SCRUTTON, age 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes blue, good teeth, walks quickly. A clerk. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 43.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 1 17s. 8d. by a worthless cheque, 26th ult. — W. S. CHAPMAN, aged 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion swarthy, rather thin face, hair ( short), moustache and eyes dark ; dress, grey three- quarter overcoat, or long dark fawn colour overcoat, dark suit, supposed black hard felt hat. He called at a grocers, ordered goods to be sent to his lodgings, and in payment tendered a cheque for more than the amount and received the balance. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constat 1 Eastbourne. 44. — 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. 45.— Hove ( Borough).— For fraud— FREDERICK THOMAS PEARSON, age 40, height about 6 ft., rather stout build, complexion fair, hair dark, moustache dark brown, false teeth in upper jaw, splay footed, frequents billiard rooms and associates with betting men. A solicitor ; native of Yorkshire. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1899. SUSSEX ( West). 46.— 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. WARWICKSHIRE. 47.— Solihull ( County).— For stealing £ 3 4s. 6d.— MAY DAY, age 18, height about 5 ft, 3 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey ; dress, light blue jacket, dark blue dress, black sailor hat, lace boots, brown woollen gloves, wearing a large brooch, brilliants round edge, green stone in centre. A domestic servant; native of Birmingham. May be found at night shelters. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Carbis, Solihull. WILTSHIRE. 48.— Chippenham ( County).— For embezzling £ 14 18s. 4d., 11th 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. 49.— Swindon ( County). — For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 19th iult.— 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). 50.— 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. LANCASHIRE. 51.— 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 key less 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, " In hoc signo 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. 52.— 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. 3 TA FFORDSHIRE. 53.— Wedsteshury ( 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 LAW LEY, 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 Wednesbury, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton, Burslem, Stafford, Newcastle- under- Lyme, and Walsall; supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Salt, Wednesbury. SUSSEX ( West). 54.— 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 55.— C Division.— 26th ult., by shopbreaking, 2 clarionets, B flat, " Y. 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 " 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. DEVONSHIRE. 56.— 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, the other a soft felt hat. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. DURHAM. £ 100 REWARD. 51.- 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. ESSEX. 58.— Grays ( County). — Between 18th and 24th ult., from the s. s. Minneapolis, at Tilbury Docks, the body of a large drawing room pedestal lamp ; 1 pair of China candelabra ; 1 bronze vase ; 1 set triple silver candelabra ; 1 silver jardiniere ; 1 Tiffany glass bowl and plate ; 1 handpainted game set of 12 plates and very large platter by Gans- Collamore ; 12 fine china plates ; 1 Wedgwood pitcher; 1 pair vases; 1 glass decanter and glasses; 2 cups. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 59.— Gloucester ( County).-— Between 2nd and 4th inst., 12 gold Geneva watches, stock numbers and marks scratched on inside of outer case, 1157 B/ x/ x, 343 B/ B9/ x, 31 BA/ n, 1134 B/ G/ x, 30 BA/-, 6 B/ N/ x, 1579 BM/ x, 8 Bl/-, 99 B/ O/ N, 100 B/ U/ N, 2562 B/ K/ x, 2571 B/ C/ x; 8 gold English levers, 1 C/ x/ x, 68 K/ BM/ x, 2 C/ x/ x, 286 I/ x/ x, 2594 C/ x/ x, 2588 U/ x/ x, 2590 C/ C/ x, 2577 I/ x/ x ; 22 9 and 18 ct. gold Alberts ; 2 long gold guards ; 1 gold necklet; 36 silver Alberts ; 100 22 ct. wedding rings; 60 gem and signet rings ; 24 gold brooches ( wedding, gem and signet rings have one of the following letters scratched inside B U C K I N G H A M ) . Information to Deputy Chief Constable Philpott, Gloucester. HAMPSHIRE. GO.— 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, set 4 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. ^ H s i .* " ' " x KENT. * 61.— 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. 62.— 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. 63.— Warrington ( Borough).— About 21st ult., a silver hunter watch, makers Ganter Bros., Dublin, engraved cases with small plain circle in centre, white dial, steel hands; 1 gold plated FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1901. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 curb pattern Albert guard; 1 plain silver sovereign case ; 1 black Cardigan jacket ; 1 pair new goloshes, corrugated rubber soles, canvas tops, size 7. Information to the Chief Constable, Warrington. OXFORDSHIRE. 64.— Watlington ( County).— Between 26th and 28th ult., at Great Haseley, a trowel blade, 8 in. by 3f in., short handle, " Y " on ferrule ; 1 pair line pins, " Y " on heads, 30 yards of line attached ; 1 spirt level, about 8 in. by 1 in., brass top, 2 pieces of brass on bottom. ) Information to Supt. Cooke, Watiington. SHROPSHIRE. 65.— Pontesbury ( County)— Between 28th and 29th ult., 2 bricklayers' trowels, dents or cuts in handle of one, bright steel furrule on one, brass do. on other; 1 light coloured jacket, buttons to match, " Vicory, Shrewsbury " on label inside, usual pockets, containing a plan and a 2 ft. rule. Information to Supt. Elcock, Pontesbury. SUSSEX ( East). 66.— Lewes ( Comity).— 1st inst,, an original warrant of Oliver Cromwell, dated 14th February, 1652, appointing Richard Hughes, Capt. of General Monk's Regiment of foot; also an engraved fac- simile of the death warrant of Charles the First— By A MAN, age 23, height about 5 ft. .10 in., complexion, hair, and eyes dark, clean shaved, mole on side of face. Information to Supt. Stevens, Lewes. 67 — Brighton ( Borough).— 18th ult., from the cloak room at the Brighton Railway Station, a commercial traveller's brown leather bag, IS 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 2£ in. ; 1 oval box, figured top and sides ; 1 do.; 1 square tea caddy, figured; 2 snuff boxes, 2% in. by If in., figured tops ; 1 silver lady's companion, engine turned cases ; 1 do.; 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 ivory, 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, " Gearge" ; 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 ; .1 engraved gold pencil case ; 1 plain do.; 4 square buckles, ffgured ; 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 handles 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, 2J in.; 2 do., in. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton. 68 — 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. WORCES TERSHIRE. 69 .— Sparkhill ( County).— 1st inst., by housebreaking, 1 lady's gold keyless watch, blue figures, old- fashioned, 9 ct. gold guard attached; 1 silver lever, crystal glass, steel hands, " Elgin Watch Co." on works, gold chain, very small links, with 2 gold shields, with initials " J. W. P." attached ; 1 gold curb bracelet, with heart- shaped fastening ; 1 gold ring, set with two imitation diamonds and 2 rubies; 1 gold keeper, set with white heart- shaped stone dividing the word " Mizpah " ; 1 very small gold brooch, set with cluster of 8 rubies ; 1 15 ct. gold do., set with pearls and sapphires. Information to Supt. Chare, King's Heath ; or Inspector Griffin, Sparkhill. 79 — Essex, Saffron Walden ( County). — FREDERICK SKINGLE, Case No. 28, 29th April, 1898. 8 0 . — H a m p s h i r e , Bournemouth ( County).— MAN, Case No. 40, 1st inst., and property recovered. 81— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— THOS. WM. LUNT, Office No. 1560- 00, Case No. 31, 14th December last. 82.- Sussex ( East), Lewes ( County). — BENJAMIN FREEMAN, Office No. 661- 00, Case No. 64, 20 April last. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 70.— Otley ( County).— 31st ult,, by burglary, a lady's silver keyless Geneva watch, No. 64091, small face, plain white dial, chased back ; 1 lady's gold Albert, twisted pattern. Information to Supt, Strain, Otley. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 71.— 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. STAFFORDSHIRE. 72.— Burslem ( County).— About 21st ult., a brown horse, aged, about 14 hands, rough coat, 1 hind shoe missing. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. ANIMALS, & c., RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 73.— N Division.— Mare, Case No. 72, 14th December last. 74.— p Division.— Mare, Case No. 96, 24th August last. APPREHENSIONS: LATEST INFORMATION. 75.— Metropolitan Police District, e Division.— JOHN COOPER, Case No. 1, i, 5th ult. 76.— Metropolitan Police District, N Division . — PERCIVAL WILLIAM JENNINGS, Case No. 4, 1st inst. 77. — Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe ( Borough).— CHARLES BRADSHAW, Case No. 9, 1st inst, 78.— Cheshire, Middlewich ( County). — JOSEPH DAY STEELE, alias JOSEPH DAY, Case No. 15, 20th July last. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT DORSETSHIRE. 83.— Weymouth ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 8 10s. by a worthless cheque, 31st ult., FREDERICK PENNY, alias GRANT, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( slightly bald on top) dark, clean shaved; dress, dark three- quarter length or greenish frieze overcoat, light jacket, dark trousers, dark tie with white spots, dark blue muffler with white spots, grey soft felt hat. Supposed a conjurer.— FLORENCE PENNY, alias GRANT, age about 40, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., hair dark, eczema on face ; dress, black dress, black figured blouse, dark grey cloak with high collar, or dark cape, green felt hat with black trimming, very thick dark brown veil. They take lodgings at first- class boarding houses, obtain goods and clothing of tradesmen, and decamp. Had in their possession a new brownish mixture tweed ulster, a new reversible travelling rug, green ground, blue one side, yellow check the other ; 4 framed sketches ( including one " Rough Sea at Portland ") and 12 unframed sketches (" Porteshead and Bristol," " Waiting for the Tide," " Old Mill on the Danube," Poole Harbour," " Inveran," " Holderness, Bournemouth," " Weymouth Bay, Sandsfort Castle," " Studland from Cliff, Bournemouth," " Holderness Road, Bournemouth," " Scaurie Harbour," " Corn Field" ( small sunset). Absconded 1st inst. Warrant issued. Information to . Chief Constable ^ Eacock, Weymouth. WORCESTERSHIRE. 84.— Dudley ( County).— For failing to report - Licence- holder JAMES WILLIAMS, alias JOHNSON, HAMBURY, and PERKS, Office No. 349- 01, age 38, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes grey, scar back left 4th finger, outside base left thumb, point of right thumb amputated, scar back right 4th finger, inside right forearm right side face, and middle of right eyebrow. A chain maker; native of Dudley. Sentenced at Worcester Quarter Sessions, 17th October, 1898, to 3 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licenced 26th ult. Y. 370. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Speke, Dudley. PERSONS m CUSTODY. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 85.— Dursley ( County). — Sentenced to 6 months imprisonment for larceny ( person).— JOHN BROWN, age 33, height 5 ft. 8 | in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, JB and anchor on right forearm, cross, DB, 2 dots, 24 and bust of a man left forearm, varicose veins left leg ; dress, black coat and vest, brown cord trousers, grey striped muffler, black hard hat, lace boots. A hawker; native of Manchester. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Biggs, Dursley. APPREHENSION. 86. — Herefordshire, Ledbury ( County).— ROBERT and FRANK CALE, Case No. 17, 1st inst. 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1901. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re- apprehended, for the month of January, 1901, with the results, etc. Office No. NAME. Fresh Ofience with which charged. Result. Date and Place. 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months hard labour 6 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 18 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 14 days hard labour 21 months hard labour 3 years penal servitude 9 months hard labour 3 J years penal servitude and 2 years supervision 12 months bard labour 6 weeks hard labour 3 years penal servitude 21 days hard labour 18 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 3 years penal servitude and 2 years supervision 21 days hard labour 15 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 14 days hard labour 6 months hard labour 1 month hard labour 4 years penal servitude 1 day 12 months hard labour 18 months hard labour 9th Jan., South London Sessions 1st Jan., Westminster Police Court 4th Jan., Marylebone Police Court 7th Jan., Central Criminal Court 1st Jan., North London Sessions 9th Jan., South London Sessions 9th Jan., South London Sessions 1st Jan., North London Sessions 16th Jan., North London Sessions 3rd Jan., Croydon Quarter Sessions 9th Jan., 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Jan., Chelmsford Quarter Sessions 1st Jan., North London Sessions 2nd Jan., Marylebone Police Court 2nd Jan., North London Sessions 15th Jan., North London Sessions 21st Jan., Southwark Police Court 29th Jan., South Western Police Court 14th Jan., Thames Police Court 5th Jan., Middlesex Sessions 23rd Jan., Thames Police Court 11th Jan., Westminster Police Court 15th Jan., North London Sessions 12 months hard labour 12 mouths hard labour 12 months hard labour 6 months hard labour Bound over Fined 40s. 1 month hard labour 3 months hard labour 5 years penal servitude and 12 lashes 3 years penal servitude 12 months hard labour 8 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 4 years penal servitude 1 month hard labour 12 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 22 months hard labour 18 months hard labour 4 rr onths hard labour 5 years penal servitude 3 years penal servitude and 3 years supervision 3 months hard labour Fined £ 3 and costs or 1 month 4 years penal servitude 18 months hard labour 3 months hard labour Fined 10s. and costs or 14 days 4 years penal servitude and 2 years supervision 12 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 18 months hard labour 22 months hard labour 18 months hard labour 3 years penal servitude 3 months hard labour 8 months hard labour 9 months hard labour 4 years penal servitude 3 years penal servitude and 2 years supervision 18 months hard labour 3J years penal servitude and 2 years supervision 18 months hard labour 14 days hard labour 12 months hard labour 9 months hard labour 15 months hard labour 1 month hard labour 5 years penal servitude and 12 lashes 12 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 21 days hard labour 12 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 1 month hard labour Bound over 6 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 1 month hard labour 7 years penal servitude 12 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 31st Dee., 1900, Thames Police Court 31st Dec., 1900, West London Police Court 18th Jan., North London Sessions 9th Jan.. Thames Police Court 5th Jan., Middlesex Sessions 1st Jan., Clerkenwell Police Court 2nd Jan., Clerkenwell Police Court 29th Jan., Lambeth Police Court 8th Jan., Central Criminal Court 16th Jan., North London Sessions 15th Jan., North London Sessions 2nd Jan., North London Sessions 3rd Jan., Croydon Quarter Sessions 4th Jan., North London Sessions 12th Jan., Kingston Petty Sessions 21st Jan., Enfield Petty Sessions 26th Jan., Woolwich Police Court 16th Jan., North London Sessions 15th Jan., North London Sessions 21st Jan., Stratford Petty Sessions 8th Jan., Central Criminal Court 9th Jan., South London Sessions 9th Jan., South London Sessions 7th Jan., Westminster Police Court 8th Jan., Central Criminal Court 2nd Jan., North London Sessions 21st Jan., Clerkenwell Police Court 5th Jan., Stratford Petty Sessions. 14th Jan., Central Criminal Court 7th Jan., Central Criminal Court 1st Jan., North London Sessions 3rd Jan., Croydon Quarter Sessions 1st Jan., North London Sessions 5th Jan., Middlesex Sessions 17th Jan., North London Sessions 5t. h Jan., Bow Street Police Court 3rd Jan., North London Sessions 1st Jan., North London Sessions 5th Jan., Middlesex Sessions 8th Jan., Central Criminal Court 9th Jan., South London Sessions 2nd Jan., North London Sessions 15th Jan., North London Sessions 7th Jan., Marylebone Police Court 17th Jan,, North London Sessions 21st Jan., Worship Street Police Court 1st Jan., North London Sessions 12th Jan., Greenwich Police Court 8th Jan., Central Criminal Court 21st Jan., Entield Petty Sessions 19th Jan., Thames Police Court 2nd Jan., West Ham Police Court 14th Jan., Lambeth Police Court 1st Jan., Surrey Sessions 9th Jan., South Loudon Sessions 29th Jan., South Western Police Court 31st Dec., 1900, Woolwich Police Court 15th Jan., North London Sessions 29th Jan., South Western Police Court 12th Jan., Worship Street Police Court 7th Jan., Lambeth Police Court 8th Jan., Cantral Criminal Court 7th Jan., Bow Street Police Court 25th Jan., Thames Police Court Section 7 Supervisee Licence Holder Section 7 Licence Holder Section 7 Expiree Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Licence Holder Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Expiree Expiree Section 7 Expiree Expiree Expiree Expiree Expiree Section 7 Expiree Section 7 Supervisee Supervisee Section 7 Supervisee Section 7 Licence Holder Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Licence Holder Section 7 Expiree Licence Holder Licence Holder Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Expiree Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Expiree Licence Holder Expiree Supervisee Section 7 Expiree Section 7 Expiree Licence Holder Section 7 Expiree Licence Holder Expiree Expiree Section 7 Licence Holder Licence Holder Licenoe Holder Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Expiree Section 7 Section 7 Expiree Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Licence Holder Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Expiree Licence Holder Expiree Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Licence Holder Licence Holder Section 7 Licence Holder Section 7 Supervisee Licence Holder Section 7 Section 7 Expiree Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Supervisee Section 7 Section 7 L O N D O N PRINTED FOB H I S MAJESTY'S STATIONVKY OFFICE BY J . 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