THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1901. VOL. XVIII., No. 1790, BEOhUL 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken 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. 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Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. IDENTIFICATION OF PRISONERS. THE EDITOR requests that Chief Officers of Police, when forwarding for identification by the Metropolitan Police the Photographs and descrip- tive 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. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— B Division.— For embezzling £ 355— FREDERICK WILLIAM LEEKS, age about 45, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair, mous- tache and full pointed beard dark brown, eyes hazel, walks erect and quickly, speaks French fluently; dress, black or fawn colour overcoat, dark suit, black felt hat, lace boots, may be wear- ing a silk hat or P. & O. cap. A rate collector ; native of London. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. MURDER. 2.— H Division.— On Coroner's warrant for murder hy shooting— DIARDO FARINO, age 20, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark ; dress, light clothes, black and white neckerchief, lace boots. A native of Amalfi per Scala, Italy— GAETANO CASTARA, age 25, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark ; dress, dark clothes and cap. Italian ice cream vendors. 3.— H Division.— For manslaughter, 14th ult.— ISAAC LANDAU, a Pole, age 36, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair, whiskers, and moustache light, eyes blue, long thin nose ; dress, long black overcoat ( brown fur collar, fur lining to cuffs), dark trousers, black hard hat, lace boots. Warrant issued. 4.— H Division>— For obtaining goods by worthless cheques on the London and South Western Bank, Mile End branch — REUBEN COHEN, alias A. BERGER, age 35, height 5 ft. G in., slight build, complexion pale, thin face, hair and slight moustache light, eyes blue ; dress, black overcoat and trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A native of Russia. Warrant issued. 5.— J Division.— For the abduction of a girl age 15— JAMES CllOCKBRAIN, age 17, height about 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair brown ; dress, brown coat and vest, lavender colour trousers, black hard felt hat. A native of London ; has been employed at coffee rooms. They may seek employment at restaurants as waiter and domestic servant respectively. Warrant issued. 6.— P Division• — For embezzlement — WILLIAM WOOD, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion swarthy, hair and slight moustache dark ; dress, black coat and vest, blue trousers with light stripes, green tie with yellow flowers, brown cap, heavy lace boots. A milk carrier; native of Essex. Warrant issued. 7.— T Division.— For stealing property described in Case No. 86, 15th inst. ( minx lined coat recovered) — FRANK BUTLER, alias THOMAS TOWELL, JAMES MILLER, and FRANCIS A. REYNOR, Office No. 369- 01; age 28, height 5 ft. 8f in., complexion dark, hair black or dark brown, small dark moustache, long face, burn scar left breast, right index finger has been crushed, scar right wrist and forearm, blue ring left index finger, varicose veins left leg, scar upper part right leg ; dress, dark tweed jacket suit, grey frieze overcoat, grey Alpine hat or spotted cap, or may dress in uniform of 5th Royal Irish Lancers, and produce what purports to be a Victoria Cross with " Private Regan, 2nd Derbyshire Regiment," thereon. A native of Staffordshire. This man enters barracks, represents he is an officer's servant, and that his master will arrive shortly, and when an opportunity offers breaks into the officers' quarters. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. A YRSHIRE. 8.— Saltcoats { County).— For stealing a silver lever watch, No. 13716, silver dial, steel Albert with a threepenny piece and watch key attached— WILLIAM McGEE, age 27, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache light brown, eyes blue, left hand deficient, wound mark on left leg ; dress, brown tweed jacket and vest, light grey striped tweed trousers, red silk muffler, grey tweed single peak cap, light shoes. A labourer ; native of Paisley. Has been em- ployed as a cloth hawker at Cornwall, Hull, and Manchester. Has served in the Army. Previously convicted at Glasgow, Paisley, and Johnstone. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Ayrshire, Ayr. BERKSHIRE. d.— Faringdon ( County).— For obtaining food, lodgings, and two imitation silver watches ( one a key winder, open face, glass missing; other a keyless out of repair) by false pretences — CHARLES SMITH, alias C. H. HILL, age about 45, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, hair, moustache and side whiskers turning grey; dress, dark overcoat, brown jacket and vest, brown mixture trousers, khaki colour tie with blue spots, bowler hat ; carried an umbrella and black bag. ( See Case No. 75, 15th inst.). Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Butcher, Faringdon. 10.— 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. 4 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1901. BER WICKS HIRE. 11.— Duns { County).— For stealing ( bailee), 11th or 12th December last, at Eyemouth, a gold three- quarter plate lever watch, No. 81888, white dial, black chapters, gold hands, stop centre seconds hand, maker Russell, Liverpool and London— JAMES CAMPBELL, age 31, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, oval face, hair black, slight moustache and eyes dark, anchor, S. A. and J. O. tattooed on right arm, anchor left arm ; dress, brown tweed jacket suit with greenish shade, brown cap, light lace boots. A tramping watch- maker : native of Glasgow. May be found work- ing as a labourer. Was accompanied by a woman, age 30. Warrant issued. 12.— Duns { County).— For obtaining by false pretences a fusee silver English lever watch, No. 26,300, oversprung; 1,9 ct. gold A1 bert, curb pattern; 1 topaz gold pendant; £ 10 in single notes ; and for stealing £ 2 in single notes— GEORGE GALL or GAULD ( see portrait and description. Case 34, 28th December last); dress, dark blue or black jacket and vest, grey tweed trousers, tweed peak cap, short black leggings, tan cycling shoes. May obtain employment at farms or public works. Traced to his possession a pneumatic safety bicycle, frame green enamelled, gold lines, 28 in. wheels, tangent spokes, Perry's free wheel clutch, Coventry duplex twin roller chain, rat- trap pedals, drooped handle bars, cork handles with black tips, Mayfair toolbag, and bell attached, transfer on head " The Champion, T. Melville & Co., 45, Drysdale Street, Alloa," " The Champion " in gilt letters on upper tube ( nearly new). Information to Chief Constable Porter, Duns. BUG KING HA MS HI RE. 13 .— Chesham { County). — For stealing ( bailee), 12th inst., an American bicycle, 25 in. frame, flush points, King pedals, Ellin tyres, brake and mudguards, steel rims, 7 in. round cranks, in. block chain, American padded saddle, name plate on head. " Vedette" in metal, " Sibley, Agent, Chesham," painted on frame and mudguard — A MAN, age about 26, height about 5 ft, 10 in., complexion fair, white face, hair and slight mous- tache light brown ; dress, dark blue suit, dark grey overcoat with velvet collar, white silk tie, black hard felt hat. Appearance of a footman. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Summers, Chesham. CHESHIRE. 14. — Runcorn { County). — For stealing 3s. 6d. from a child in the street— A MAN, age 25 or 26, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion, hair and moustache, dark ; dress, black overcoat and cap, short black trousers, lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearson, Runcorn. DERBYSHIRE. 15.— Alfreton { County).— For stealing, 14th inst., at Pilsley, a watch and guard ( recovered)— FRED NELSON, alias EDWARD RHODES and GEORGE THOMPSON, age about 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache dark brown, cross flags and " Hands across the Sea" tattooed on left forearm, tattoo marks on right forearm, rather flat nose ; dress, black coat, light check vest and trousers, brown muffler, dark cap, light lace boots. A collier; native of Radford, Notts. Warrant issued. InformatiQn to Supt. Eyre, Alfreton. 16.— Chesterfield { Borough).— For steal- ing 6 watches and 4 rings ( recovered)— DAVID JAMES GLENDINNING, alias JOHNSON and JAMIESON, age 30, height about 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and slight moustache light, eyes light grey, scar back left elbow, web of left thumb, both forefingers, back of right hand, above nasal arch, left little finger deformed, right little finger crooked, hair on right side of chest, asser- tive manner; dress, black coat and vest, grey trousers, black billycock hat. A watchmaker; native of Dumfries. Previously convicted at Wigtown and Ayr. Absconded 11th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Kilpatrick, Chesterfield. DEVONSHIRE. 17.— Torquay { County).— For embezzling £ 11 17s. 8d., and other sums of money— HUBERT PARRY RIDSDALE, age 24, height about 5 ft. 8$ in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair and eyes brown, 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. 18.— Devonport { Borough).— For failing to leport — Licence- holder EDWARD GEORGE MOSS, alias WILLIAM CHUDLEY, Office No. 1817- 00. age 30, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, mole left of chin, 2 blue dots left arm, tip 2nd left finger injured, brown mark right wrist. A seaman : a native of Torquay, .- entenced at Ipswich, 18th October, 1895, to 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Previously convicted at Exeter and Torquay. Licensed 7th July last. R. V. 188. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Devonport. , DORSETSHIRE. 19.— Poole { County).— For stealing 3 silver- 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. 20.— Weymouth { Borough).— For obtaining £ 8 10s. by a worthless cheque, 31st ult., FRED- ERICK 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 over- coat, 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. Previously convicted at Yarmouth. Had in their possession a new brownish mixture tweed ulster, a new rever- sible 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," " Holder- ness, Bournemouth," " Weymouth Bay, Sandsfort Castle," " Studland from Cliff, Bournemouth," " Holderness Road, Bournemouth," " Scaurie Harbour," " Corn Field," " Small Sunset"). Ab- sconded lst inst. Warrant issued. Photographs can be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Eacock, Wey- mouth. DURHAM. 21.— Consett { County).— For embezzling £ 43 16s. 10d.— WILLIAM FRENCH, age 40, height 5 ft. 6$ or 7^ in., complexion sallow, hair black, eyes dark brown, slightly bow- legged, turns his toes inwards and swings his arms when walk- ing, recent scars on bridge of nose and right cheek bone, harsh voice. A clerk or cashier; native of Annfield Plain. Absconded 15th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Benzies, Consett. 22.— Durham { City).— For obtaining money by false pretences between 26th ult. and 11th inst. — WILLIAM BELTON, age about 40, height 5 ft. 10 er 11 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, whiskers ( cropped and pointed) and moustache reddish brown, rather lame, addicted to drink ; dress, navy blue square cut jacket suit, dark melton overcoat with velvet collar, dark tie, black felt hat, boots out across tops. He takes lodgings, obtains permission of hotel keepers to allow the Belton Wrtting Portfolio to be put in their rooms, afterwards calls on tradesmen to have their ad- vertisements inserted in the portfolio, for which he charges 21s., giving a receipt with heading W. Belton, Publisher, 5, Studley Road, Clapham, London, S. W., printed thereon. Was accompanied by a woman, age about 28, height 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel; dress, black skirt, red blouse, black jacket small pearl buttons, dark felt hat with black and white wing, high lace boots, wore a brilliant brooch, carried a black silk umbrella with silver cross head. A native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Smith, Durham. ESSEX. 2' i. — Witharn { County). — For stealing a " Star" pneumatic safety bicycle, black Dunlop tyre back wheel, white on front ( both new), rubber pedals, straight handle bar, cork handles with black tips, star on head and mudguard— THOMAS STANLEY DARE, age 19, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, fringe on forehead, eyes dark, receding forehead ; dress, black jacket, light trousers, black tie, white front ( supposed marked " II. Chapman"), greenish plaid cap, cut at side, luce boots. A native of Upper Norwood. May , endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. ' m- Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Harrington, Witham. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 24.— Staple Hill { County).— For absconding from Kingswood Reformatory, 2nd October last— STEPHEN WILCOX, age 14, height 4 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes grey. A native of Frampton- Cotterell, Gloucester. — EDWARD BUXTON, age 15, height 4 ft. in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes blue. A native of St. Mark's, Bristol. Both wearing cord clothing. May seek employment on public works or at a colliery. A reward of £ 2 10s. will be paid by Mr. George Whitwill, Superintendent of Kingswood Re- formatory, for such information as will lead to the arrest of either of the above. Information to Supt. Cooke, Staple Hill. HA DOING TONSHIRE. 25.— Haddington { County).— For stealing £ 6 7s. 9d., 15th inst.— JAMES DARLING, alias SCOTT, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 in., full face, hair dark brown, eyes grey, several upper teeth miss- ing, flat- footed, R. D. and anchor left forearm, J. D. right forearm ; dress, dark tweed jacket and vest, dark striped moleskin trousers, cord peak cap, strong boots. A labourer or navvy. — HAROLD LLOYD, age 14, height 4 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ; dress, dark tweed jacket with red check, grey tweed vest, red jersey, dark striped moleskin trousers, leather leggings, strong boots. A native of Grimsby. Both were employed on a railway in course of construction. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Haddington. HAMPSHIRE. 26.— Aldershot { County).— For stealing, between 2nd and 6th inst., a silver cigarette case, crown and monogram " L. P. B." engraved on one side, " From Billy " written on other; 1 greenish grey jacket, single breasted, usual pockets, maker " Thomas " on tab; 1 oxidised steel watch, No. 10352 on dial, 921488 on movement, maker Dent, London, chipped between figures 12 and 1 ; 1 gold chain, curb pattern, and sovereign case with monogram " H. L." engraved thereon, and small gold locket with monogram " H. M." thereon attached ; 1 blue cloth Melton overcoat, single- breasted, usual pockets, blue and white lining, velvet collar, maker supposed " Bartels" on tab, " H. Mackay" in ink under tab— A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 or il in., square shoulders, complexion rather sallow, hair and slight moustache brown, of military appearance ; dress, short dark jacket, light trousers, dark cap, blue Melton overcoat, velvet collar, and a gold curb pattern chain. Has been employed as a labourer; sometimes works as a painter. Stays at common lodging houses. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 27.— Portsmouth { Borough).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the common fund of the Portsea Island Union— GEORGE COX, age about 32, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion fair. A bricklayer. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Portsmouth. 2%.— Southampton { Borough).—¥ or steal- ing £ 28 from the s. s. St. Andrew, 17th inst.— J. CONNORS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark, Jewish nose ; dress, dark coat, light trousers, soft felt hat, tan boots. An importer of horses; native of Boston, U. S. A. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1901. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 29.— N Division.— For obtaining £ 58 by false pretences— ALBERT ALEXANDER FRY, age 35, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, hair and SUSSEX ( East). 31.— Hove ( Borough)— For fraud— FRED- ERICK THOMAS PEARSON, age 40, height about 6 ft., rather stout build, complexion fair, eyes brown, splay feet, wears gilt pince- nez; dress, b'ack 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. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 30.— Newport ( Borough).— For stealing, 10th ult., a vest and a pair of trousers and a silver Geneva watch— WILLIAM COX, alias ANDER- SON, Office No. 2709- 97, age 60, height 5 ft. ljin., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, ship front left forearm, bracelet left wrist, cut scar and ship front right forearm, anchor between cross flags back of right hand. A seaman; native of 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. Oxford. ' 1 his man takes lodgings, states he is a ship's officer, and that he is to be paid off the following day. Sentenced at South London Sessions, 10th March, 1896, to 18 months imprison- ment for larceny. Previously convicted at London and Glasgow. See Case No. 25, 8th inst. Warrant issued. ' Information to the Head Constable, Borough Police, Newport, Mon. HEREFORDSHIRE. 32.— 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. HERTFORDSHIRE, 33.— Hertford ( County). — For larceny— EDWIN FRANKLIN, age 32, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, thin features, hair and slight moustache dark, eyes brown ; dress, dark brown check jacket, cord trousers and vest, old boots. A native of Bishops Stortford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Shore, Hertford. 34.— Ware ( County). — For an indecent assault— NORMAN DAVIES, age 38, height 5 ft. 7i 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. 35.— Watford ( County). — For obtaining £ 2 3s. 8d., by a worthless cheque— W. S. CHAP- MAN, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark ; wearing dark grey mackintosh, black tie, black hard felt hat, carried an umbrella. Supposed a native of War- wick. He called at a grocer's, ordered goods to be sent to his lodgings, and in payment presented a cheque for morei than the amount and received the balance. Is believed identical with W. S. CHAPMAN, Case No. 43, 8th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wood, Watford. ISLE OF WIGHT. 36.— Newport ( County). — For obtaining, 26th September last, a banker's cheque for £ 16 Is., by fraud— FRANK BROWNE, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair dark, eyes blue; wearing fawn- colour three- quarter overcoat, black hard felt hat, brown boots or shoes. A trade stockbroker. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Ayres, Newport. KENT. 37.— Chatham ( County). — For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the common fund of the Medway Union, 1st ult. — ALFRED MORRIS TREE, age 36, height 5 ft. in., stout build, complexion dark, hair dark brown, moustache dark, eyes brown; dress, dark tweed suit. An angle iron smith. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sargent, Chatham. 38.— Sandwich ( County).— For larcenv— FRANK BUTLER, alias THOS. HOWELL, JAMES MILLEN, FRANCIS RAYNER, & c., age 28, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion dark, long face, high cheek bones, hair black, moustache ( curled at ends) dark, eyes brown, scar left breast, left fore- arm and upper right leg, right forefinger has been crushed, varicose veins right leg, blue ring left fore- finger ; wearing long light grey overcoat, brown velvet collar, grey soft felt hat. • Had the appearance of an officer's servant. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Chaney, Sandwich. 39.— Tonhridge ( County).— For larceny and embezzlement— WILLIAM STEVENS, ago 31, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slightly round shoulders, complexion fresh, hair ginger, eyes brown, stoops, knock- kneed, turns his feet out- wards, several upper teeth deficient; dress, brown livery overcoat, grey suit, brown cap, lace boots. A native of Sundridge. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Styles, Tollbridge. 40.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— For stealing, between 7th and Sth inst., from the ship " Thames " off Ramsgate, a lady's silver watch, engraved back, floral wreath on dial, gold hands, out of repair ; 1 small link silver chain ; 1 gold ring, " G. H. F.," engraved on shield— JAMES CONNELLY, age 21, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fair, hair light, speaks with Scotch accent, burn scar right elbow; dress, old grey tweed suit, skull cap, lace boots, carried a white kit bag containing a blanket. A seaman. Absconded Sth inst. Information to the Chief Constable, Ramsgate. 4 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1901. LANCASHIRE. 41.— C hor ley [ County).— For stealing, 25th ult., at Coppull, a fawn- colour waterproof cloak and a black straw hat— JEMIMA alias MINNIE t HOUGHTON, age 22, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., ' complexion fresh, hair ( short) black ; wearing the stolen articles. Supposed a native of Birming- ham. Absconded 25th ult. Is believed to be accompanied by her husband, a weight lifter, and describes himself as the human crane. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 42.— Leigh ( County).— For obtaining wear- ing apparel by false pretences at Earlestown, 13th inst.— MARY TYRER, alias HAYES, age 21, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion rather pale, hair dark, eyes blue ; wearing blue mackintosh and blue felt hat. A domestic servant; native of St. Helens. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. 43.— Oldham ( Borough).— For stealing £ 11 0s. Sd.— JOHN FARRAND, age 14£ ( looks older), height about 5 ft. 2 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, " J. F." and portion of anchor tattooed back of one wrist, brown mole on one cheek ; dress, black jacket, grey vest, brown cord trousers, black and white small plaid silk neckerchief, grey plaid cap, clogs. A native of Oldham. May endeavour to enlist. 44. — Oldham ( Borough). — For stealing jewellery and embezzlement— JOHN B. EYANS, age 27 to 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light brown. A jeweller's foreman ; native of Mold or Wrexham. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Turner, Old- ham. 45.— Southport ( Borough).— For embezzle- ment— CHARLES R. SWEPSON, age about 26, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, of good address. A clerk ; supposed a native of Liverpool. Has been in the hide and skin trade, and is well known to wholesale butchers in Lanca- shire and Yorkshire. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southport. MIDLOTHIAN. 16.— Edinburgh ( City). — For embezzle- ment— WILLIAM ACKERMAN, age 29, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, broad forehead, thin cheeks, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, eyes light brown, small chin with dimple, rather Jewish appearance ; dress, blue square cut jacket suit, black Newmarket overcoat, hard felt hat. A cashier ; native of Andover, Hants. May endeavour to join the Imperial Yeomanry. Absconded 18th inst. Warrant issued. 17 — Edinburgh ( City). — For stealing a Spencer cottage piano, Class D, No. 32702; and a Singer's sewing machine, 27, k 3, 5 drs. and Go. Coy., No. P 161169, during December and January last— JOHN S. GOODWIN, alias FRANK COWN1E, McWHIGGAN, McGUIGAN, KERR, and McQUEENIE, an Irishman, age 30, height 5 ft. 8£ in., complexion ruddy, hair light, may have slight moustache, walks erect; dress, grey jacket suit, grey overcoat, hard felt hat. A commission agent. He obtained the above articles on the hire purchase system. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Ross, Edinburgh. MON TG OMER YSHIRE. 18.— Newtown ( County).— For deserting his family— WILLIAM DAVIH. S, age 43, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair and eyes brown, scar corner of left eye and on left cheek, slightly round shouldered, of drunken habits. A labourer, usually employed at timber felling; native of Berriew. Last heard of in Devonshire. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Mont- gomeryshire, Newtown. NOR THA MPTONSHIRE. 49.— Peterborough ( Liberty of). — For housebreaking at Longthorpe, 12th inst., and stealing several Church of England Temperance Medals, and three keys on a ring— A MAN, age about 20, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in.; dress, dark jacket and vest, blue trousers with light stripes, grey cap, old brown boots, red and white striped waist belt. A tramp. Information to Supt. Blackman, Peterborough. NORTHUMBERLAND. 50. — Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City).— for failing to report — Supervisee ANDREW RUTH, age 30, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue, scar first joint right middle finger, left side of chin, and left of throat. Sentenced at Belfast, 15th September, 1898, to 6 months imprisonment and 2 years police super- vision for larceny. Reg. No. 879. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Newcastle- on- Tyne. 51.— Tynemouth ( Borough).— For obtain- ing money by false pretences, 4th inst.— A MAN, age about 48, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, thin features, hair grey, moustache ( turning grey) brown, 1 upper tooth broken ; dress, blue over- coat with velvet collar, brownish trousers, green tie, hard felt hat, tan boots, carried a brown leather hand bag. He calls at houses, solicits orders for drapery, presents a card with " John Glover, tailor and draper, 27 Edward Street, High Shields" stamped thereon, and after obtaining an order, collects the first payment and absconds. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to Chief Constable Huish, Town Hall, North Shields. SHROPSHIRE. 52.— Bridgnorth ( County).— For bigamy, at Madeley, 23rd December, 1899 — JOHN ALMOND, age 44, height about 5 ft. 9 in., rather slight build, complexion pale, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, rather high cheek bones, effeminate voice, speaks with Lancashire dialect; dress, black jacket and vest, blue striped trousers, grey scarf, black hard hat, light lace boots. Has worked at cotton mills, coal mines, and brickyards. Absconded 15th ult. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. 53 — Bridgnorth ( County).— For stealing £ 5, 5th inst.— ALBERT EDWARD HOLL, age 27, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, cross, wreath, and LVII tattooed on chest, ship on left upper arm, flags on right forearm, heart with spear on right upper arm ; dress, light fawn colour dust coat, black Melton vest, dark trousers, black tie with white stripes, gold pin, black hard hat. A groom; native of Paddington. Is a deserter from the Royal Engineers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walters, Bridgnorth. 54.— Oswestry ( County).— For stealing 3s. on 25th ult.— HARRY KYNASTON, age 17, height about 5 ft. 2 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark brown ; dress, dark suit, black and white check scarf, light peak cap, brown leather button leggings, light lace boots. A baker's van- man. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lewis, Oswestry. 55.— Shrewsbury ( County).— For stealing 8 fowls ( recovered)— ROBERT MORRIS, age 25, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes grey, seal mark right side of forehead and right forefinger ; dress, black jacket, cotton cord trousers and vest, blue peak cap with flaps, strong lace boots. A native of Wem, Salop. Has been employed at an electric light works and as a platelayer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Griffiths, Shrewsbury. SOMERSETSHIRE. 56.— Glastonbury ( County). — On com- mitment warrant for non- payment of £ 11 5s. fines and costs imposed under the Vagrancy Act for Palmistry— MADAME YALDA, age 35 to 40, medium height, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes ( large) rather dark; dress, fawn colour short jacket, black dress, speckled straw hat with narrow red band, small boa. Was accompanied by her hus- band, age about 52, height 5 ft. 1\ in., complexion sallow, small features, long grey hair, clean shaved, walks slowly ; dress, long light Newmarket over coat, light soft felt hat, appearance of a. foreigner. Had with them a large black box. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Bisgood, Glastonbury. £ 2 REWARD. 5T-— Weston- super- Mare( County).— For stealing a camera ( recovered) — FANNY JACKSON, alias FODEN and NURSE NEARY, age 30, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes grey, left forefinger deficient, usually well dressed. A native of Salford, Lanes. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brown, Weston- super- Mare, by whom the above reward will be paid to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension of Jackson. 58. — Yeovil ( County). — For obtaining rabbits, to the value of £ 8 13s., by false pretences — H. BROWN, age 20 to 21, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown ; dress, brown mixture jacket suit, cap, silk neckcrchief. A salesman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Self, Yeovil. 59.— Bath ( City).— For embezzlement, 20th October last— JOHN MACEY, age 18, height 5 ft. 6 in., inclined to he stout, complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown. A milk carrier. May endeavour to enlist. Warrant issued. 60-- Bath ( City).— For stealing £ 20, 19th 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. 61 .— West Bromwich ( County).— For failing to report— Supervisee JOHN THOMAS ADAMS, Office No. 794- 00, age 28, height 5 ft. 5{ in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, scar right eyebrow, right side of forehead, and left cbeek; dress, dark cloth cap, black cloth jacket, cord vest, moleskin trousers, clogs, and dirty white muffler. Sentenced at West Brom- wich Sessions, 13th July, 1899, to 9 months im- prisonment and 1 year police supervision for larceny. See Case No. 59, 31st August last. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Superintendent, County Police, West Bromwich. 62.— Hanley ( Borough).— For obtaining 22 pieces of Brussels carpet by false pretences — FOSTER MARTIN, age about 30, height 6 ft,, complexion fair, moustache light; dress, brown suit, hard felt hat. He takes lodgings and obtains samples of carpet from tradesmen by stating that he has taken a house in the locality. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Windle, Hanley. SURREY. 63.— Chertsey ( County). — For obtaining goods by false pretences at Windlesham— CECIL FRANK GILBERT WALLIS, alias FREE- MANTLE, GENT, GILBERT, and WILLIAMS, age 25, height 6 ft. 1 in., slight build, complexion very dark, broad forehead, thin face, large nose, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar over left eye, small mole side of nose, rather large front teeth ( I false), fond of singing ; dress, blue morning coat, black velvet vest, grey trousers, brown Inverness cape, brown leggings, and a soft felt hat or cap. A farmer ; native of Gore, Auckland, New Zealand. Absconded 11th ult. Is a deserter from the 3rd Battn. Scots Guards, may endeavour to join the Imperial Yeomanry. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( East). 61.— Brighton ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences— CHARLES KLYDE PULLEN, age 32, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, prominent teeth, smart appearance ; dress, dark jacket and vest, light trousers, black felt hat. He represents that he has been accepted for the South African Constabulary, and is temporarily without means. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 65.— Eastbourne ( Borough)— For obtain- ing £ 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. 66.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For an in- decent assault— CHARLES WM. GRINYER, age 28, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., hair brown, slight moustache light, slightly round shoulders; dress ( supposed dark suit, black hard hat or cap). A postman. Absconded 12th inst, Ws. rr3. Tit issued. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. 67.- Hastings ( Borough). — For stealing, 6th inst., a " Harold" safety bicycle, " No. 211" stamped on seat of pillar lug, B. S. A. fittings, 25 in. frame, black enamelled, 28 by ljj- Goodrich single tube tyre back wheel, do. ( with tube inserted, fitted with Dunlop valve) front wheel, transfer on head and back mudguard, " The Harold" painted on top tube, Brooks's black leather saddle ( worn), B. S. A. front tyre brake, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1901. , T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 5 flat handle bar, cork grips, rubber pedals, 1 in. pitch chain, f width, bell and lamp— VAL E. MANWAR1NG, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, blotchy face, hair and slight moustache dark ; wearing light grey tweed overcoat and dark grey tweed " Buller" hat. Appearance of a shop assistant. Warrant issued. 68.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing, 9th inst., a black skirt; a new black straw toque hat, trimmed black— JANE MARSHALL, age about 22, height about 5 ft., complexion sallow, hair ( wears fringe) and eyes dark ; dress, fawn- colour jacket, 2 rows of pearl buttons, black fur necklet and the stolen skirt and hat. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. 69.— Hove ( Borough).— For obtaining a cheque for £ 50 by false pretences— EDWARD GEORGE KING, alias DAVIS, age 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion pale, hair, whiskers, and moustache dark; wearing a light fawn colour dust coat, black Oxford hat, sometimes wears a cap, lace boots. A billiard table maker. Absconded 4th inst. Accompanied by his wife, age about 40, hair dark, and 3 children ( 2 boys and a girl), ages 10, 8, and 2 years respectively. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. WILTSHIRE. 70.— Swindon ( County). — For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— CHARLES SMITH, age about 4, j, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion fair, moustache and side whiskers light ( turning grey); dress, dark overcoat, brown jacket and vest, brown mixture trousers, khaki colour tie with blue spots, bowler hat, carried an umbrella and black bag. He represented that he was a traveller for a firm of paper bag manufacturers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. WORCES TERS HIRE. 71.— Dudley ( County).— For failing to report — Licence- holder JAMES WILLIAMS, alias JOHNSO N , H AMBURY, 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. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 12— Bridlington ( County).— For obtaining £ 25 by a worthless cheque— WM. LETTEN, alias JOHN ROBERTS, THOS. JOBSON, ANDREWS, WHITEHOUSE, CHAS. JEFFS, WM. BAILEY, WATKINS, PETER FORGE, TASKER, and TURNER, age about 45, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion, hair, moustache, and beard ( on chin) dark, eyes grey, large prominent ears, dots tattooed on right wrist, addicted to drink; dress, dark grey suit, long black cloth overcoat, black hard hat; wearing a silver watch, gold face, silver Albert with medal attached. He represented himself to be a chief surveyor, and that he was sent to present £ 100 to the Life Saving Company at Flamborough ifor services rendered to a stranded ship, gave a cheque on the Lincoln and Lindsey Bank Company, Grimsby, No. 13/ 0082 for £ 125, and obtained the balance. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cooper, Bridlington. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 73.— Bradford ( City).— For embezzlement — GEORGE TiLLOTSON ARMITAGE, age 40, height 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, hair ( thin on top) brown, slight moustache, eyes grey ; dress, dark grey suit, drab colour overcoat, black billycock hat. A bank cashier. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 74. — Bradford ( City). — For obtaining money by false pretences— JAMES FLETCHER, age 34, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, hair ( curly) and slight moustache black; dress, black suit, black billycock hat. A joiner; sup- posed a good pianist. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 75.— Bradford ( City).— For embezzlement — HERBERT LAWSON, age 18, height 5t. 8 in., slight build, complexion fresh ; dress, dark suit, fawn colour overcoat, tan shoes, cap. A butcher; may endeavour to enlist. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Bradford. 76.— Wakefield ( City).— For falsification of accounts— THOMAS CHANNON SALTER, age 48 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 5 in., square build, complexion fresh, hair ( wavy), whiskers, and moustache dark brown, may now be clean shaved. A solicitor's clerk, absconded 19th ult. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Wakefield. 77.— York ( City).— For unlawfully with- holding £ 62 8s. 10d., the monies of the Loyal Albion Lodge, 552, F. S. Oddfellows— FRED ERICK TOM LECKONBY, age 49, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair ( thin on top) and slight moustache light, takes short quick steps. A printer ; native of York. Absconded 8th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Burrow, York. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BUCKING HA MS HI RE. 78.— Aylesbury ( County).— Committed for trial at Easter Quarter Sessions, for housebreaking, HARRY HULDSWORTH, age 20, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes hazel, scar under chin, left wrist, over left eye and centre of forehead ; dress, slate colour jacket, blue serge vest, black cord trousers, lace boots. A ship's fireman ; native of Hull. — WALTER OWEN, age 20. height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes ( slightly crossed) hazel, two flesh moles and scar right upper fore- arm, two scars over left eye, scar bridge of nose ; dress, black jacket and vest, dark cord trousers, blue muffler with red and grey stripes, dark blue cap, lace boots. A packer; native of Birming- ham.— WILLIAM COLE, age 20, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, slightly pock- marked, hair dark brown, eyes blue, varicose veins both legs,- flesh mole left elbow, Staffordshire knot tattooed on left wrist; dress, dark suit, coloured silk muffler, black hard hat, lace boots. A labourer ; native of Walsall. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Pitson, Aylesbury. HAMPSHIRE. 79.— Bitterne ( County). — Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, 2nd April, for larceny, and obtaining food, lodgings, and money by false pretences— LILY CAMPBELL alias JANET and MARGARET CAMERON, JESSIE and MARGARET CAMPBELL, MARGARET, ELEANOR, and ELLEN HUNTER, MAR- GARET YOUNG and WALKEK, ELLEN RICHARDSON, & c., age 41, height 5 ft. 1 in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey, pock- marked, 2 boil scars and mole back of neck, of masculine appearance, speaks with broad Scotch accent; dress, black jacket and dress, black felt hat trimmed black ribbon and feathers, black spats. Found in her possession ( supposed stolen) a lady's gold keyless watch, " Rugby " engraved inside ; 1 silver watch, chain running through two hearts, with heart and elephant attached ; 1 pair silver bracelets, 1 in. wide ( 1 with ivy leaves, other chased). Supposed a native of Kilmarnock. Is believed to be wanted elsewhere ( see Case No. 60, 20th October, 1899 and Case No. 19, 28th December, 1900). Information to Supt. Jacobs, Bitterne. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 80.— H Division.— 31st ult., by warehouse- breaking, 12 sable crossovers, 4 fox tails at each end; 78 do., 4 martin tails each end ; 16 do., 2 sable tails and claws each end; 20 do. with head and 4 martin tails ; 12 do. collars ; 6 do. Duchess ; 58 Japanese Kalinsky long crossovers ; 17 do., short; 42 do., medium, fox tails each end ; 2 do., Duchess; 2 Kalinsky crossovers, 37 in. long ( 1 with head and 4 fox tails); 29£ doz. Grebe collars ; 23 musquash crossovers, fox tails each end ; 2 do. Duchess ( natural); 1 minx collar ( natural); 3 do. crossovers with 6 natural tails; 12 light Japanese martin crossovers, fox tails each end ; 174 martin collars ; 6 double Baum martins, 4 tails each end. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. DORSETSHIRE. 81.— Weymouth ( Borough).— 14th inst., an " Ariel" pneumatic safety bicycle, 28 by 1J in. wheels, Warwick tyres, back brake, free wheel, straight handle bars ( right side dented inside curve), celluloid handles, rubb- r pedals, No. 6 on head, No. 10,235 under bottom bracket, Middie- more saddle, Silver King lamp attached. Information to Chief Constable Eacock, Wey- mouth. ESSEX. 82.— Grays ( County).— Between 18th and 24th ult., from the s. s. Minneapolis, at Tilbury Docks, the body of a large china banquet lamp, Rookwood effect, highly glazed ; 1 pair bronze and light blue porcelain candelabra ; 1 urn- shape bronze vase, 15 in. high, raised figures thereon, of rather Greek style, very heavy ; 1 heavy triple plated silver candelabra, marked " Goiham" ; 1 oxidised open- work silver jardiniere over dark blue glass; 1 Tiffany glass bowl and plate, opal tinted, opaque glass; 11 plates and large platter of hand - painted game set, marked " Cauldon, England, and Davis, Collamore, & Co., Broadway, and 21st Mreet, New York," names of different game- bird represented on each plate, border of red and gold ; 6 fine china plates marked " Havi land, France, Haviland, & Co., J. Mc D. & S. Co., Limoges," circled with a wreath of pale pink roses and green leaves, border and centre of gold ; 1 old white Wedgewood pitcher, raised jewel pattern, plain white ; 12 heavy cut- glass sherry glasses, small round papers with " Dorflinger" on each ; 1 pair blue glass vases, bound in silver, engraved " L. T. D. B. " ; 8 breakfast plates of set. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. HAMPSHIRE. 83.— Southampton ( Borough).— 1st inst., a " New Hapid " safety bicycle, 25 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, 8 in. crank, gear 81, Fleuss tyres, cork handles, polished at ends, gilt line around edge, No. 35947 on rear hub, brown tool bag ( nearly new). Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HER TFORDSHIRE. 84.— Hemel Hempstead ( County).— 29th ult., a lady's gold ring, set 5 diamonds, silver setting, old fashioned; 1 do., set several small diamonds; 1 imitation gold brooch, wavy pattern, heart pendant; 1 new silver thimble. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hemp- stead. KENT. 85. — Chatham ( County). — 28th ult., at Gillingham, 3 silver watches ( 1st, a lady's, silver chain, small links, with 2 silver tassels attached ; 2nd, " Patent lever " on face ; other with double silver chain, 1 long and 6 curb links, and silver match- box, initials " J R." thereon, attached); 1 gold curb chain pattern brooch ; 2 gold signet rings ( 1st, heart shape; 2nd, 18 ct., set diamond in centre) ; 1 old silver double case verge watch, gold hands, maker Shilling, Milton; 1 elk leather cigar case, white rim, roses worked in silk inside ; 1 red leather purse. Information to Supt. Sargent, Chatham. 86.— Canterbury ( City).— 7th inst., a gold hunter watch, No. 40492, monogram " J. G. F." on front case; 1 gold cable chain ; 1 gold pen and pencil case ; 1 Australian bean match- box, gold mounted ; 3 gold and pearl studs ; 1 silver cigarette case, engraved " J. G. F. 20 H." " ; 1 silver flask, engraved " J. G. F. 20 H."; 1 silver match- box holder; 1 do. pin cushion; 1 do. match- box, " 1887" scratched on back; 1 silk umbrella, bamboo stick, crook handle, silver pencil let in top, silver band, maker Brigg ; 2 silver chains, arrows attached; 1 do. tobacco- box, engraved " Jim from Mary" ; 1 Pelican fountain pen ; 1 small silver locket; 2 pairs white worsted gloves ; 1 gun metal case watch ; 1 leather watch guard with silver mounts ; 1 tortoiseshell cigarette case ; 1 pair brown leather gloves; 1 small brown wooden box, containing ( 1 small gold safety- pin, silver pin, pearl sleeve links, and various studs); 1 pair new white buckskin gloves ; 1 silver cigar case with monogram " W. F. G. P." ; 1 silver card case ; 1 silver cigar holder, " W. F. G. P." engraved thereon ; 1 silver keyless watch ; 1 do. pencil case, " W. F. G. Percy " engraved thereon ; 1 silver boot- stretcher stud; several cambric and silk handker- chiefs, " C. L. Wood" in black ink marked in corners ; 1 Rattan walking stick, straight handle, with silver cap, " L. L. Wood, Hockey, Wellington College," engraved thereon. Information to Chief Constable Farmery, Can- terbury. 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1901. LANCASHIRE. 87.— Warrington { Borough).— 12th inst., a dark check woollen suit, square cut jacket, " Landport, Portsmouth " on tab; 1 new grey mackintosh, plaid lining; 1 pair red wool lined leather gloves ; 1 black silk handkerchief ; 1 gun- metal watch and brass chain ; 1 corduroj vest, red spots, striped silk lining ; 1 new plaid cap, " Frank Booth, Sankey Street," on lining ; 1 pair brown cloth gaiters; 1 brown soft felt hat, wide rim; 1 white washing tie; 1 pink do.; 1 old black leather purse, " A present from Blackpool," on side— By A MAN, age 26, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, speaks with American accent; dress, black double- breasted coat, brown do. vest, light trousers with dark stripe, black cap, brown lace boots, carried a black leather portmanteau. Sings at public houses. Information to the Chief Constable, Warring- ton. LEICESTERSHIRE. 88.— Leicester { County).— 7th inst., by housebreaking, a gold Geneva watch, very old, 1 silver watch, No. 12143; 1 lady's 18 ct, gold dress ring, set 5 diamonds, large diamond in centre, claw setting; 1 lady's gold ring, set diamond and sapphire, claw setting; 1 lady's gold marquise do., set turquoise ; 1 do. keeper, large plain gold buckle ; 1 do. gold wire, 4 strands, open at sides ; 1 do. gold dress ring, set ruby, large diamond and several small diamonds ; 1 plain gold bracelet, two knobs ; 1 do., flowered, fastens with clasp ; 1 brooch, com- posed of 8 or 10 amber stones; 1 horseshoe brooch ; 3 long silver brooches, pointed at ends ; 1 silver bracelet, fastens with clasp ; 1 do. necklet, formed small chased shields; 1 gold brooch, ribbon shape, small purple stone pendant; 1 silver pencil case; 1 amber scarf pin ; 1 lady's gold lever watch, gold face and hands, engine- turned cases, gold twisted Albert, ball in centre, tassel at end, attached; 1 long fawn- colour overcoat, velvet collar, cheviot cloth, chain loop ; 1 short dark green do., " The Raglan " ; 1 new fancy dark cashmere vest; 1 pair tweed knickers, " Swingler " on buttons; 1 check tweed cap, " Dixon & Bowles " on lining. Information to the Chief Constable, Leicester. OXFORDSHIRE. 89.— Caversham { County).— 4th inst., 2 bicycles, Ist, an " Elswick," green enamelled, gold lined, raised handle bar and brake, new Pattison's A Hygienic saddle, mud guards and gear case, Warwick tyre hind wheel, rubber pedals, transfer on head, small dent and No. 66392 on long bar, left handle loose, Burdick cyclometer attached; 2nd, a " Swift," black enamelled, flat handle bar and brake, new Esmond saddle, mudguards and gear case, rubber pedals, Warwick tyres, transfer on head, " Mr. Fulford" on band on front of machine. Both machines have a pump and brown leather satchel under saddle containing bicycle tools. Information to Inspector Ayres, Caversham. 90.— Oxford { County).— Between 17th and 19th inst., from Cowley Barracks, an opal pin, set diamonds in square settings. Information to the Chief Constable of Oxford- shire, Oxford. SOMERSETSHIRE. 91. — Glastonbury { County). — Between 12th and 13th inst., a lady's gold Geneva watch ( much worn), gold colour dial, No. 30740, " G 1732 " scratched on inside of case ; 1 lady's silver do., very old, rather dark dial; 1 lady's gold ring, chain platinum pattern ; 1 9 ct. hollow gold ring, set dark flat stone— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 25 to 30, height about 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion fair, small features, hair and slight mous'. ache brown, boyish voice; dress, dark overcoat, dark suit, black bowler hat, lace boots. Had the appearance of a groom. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Bisgood, Glastonbury. 92.— llminster { County). — Between 10th ult. and 9th inst., at Crewkerne, 2 antique butter boats, plated, flat bottoms, handles extend from bottom to top. Information to Supt. Jennings, Ilminster. SURREY. 93.— Chertsey { County). — 10th inst., by housebreaking at Weybridge, a lady's silver Geneva watch ; 1 plain gold locket, set 3 turquoise one side, glass back, and twisted gold chain attached; 1 silver locket, chased forget- me- nots, silver chain attached ; 1 small gold temperance medal, Italian work; 1 silver do.; 1 aluminium do.; 1 round gold brooch, set pearl and emeralds; 1 small gold earring, set diamond. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. 94.— Reigate { Borough).— Between 18th and 19th inst., a pneumatic safety bicycle, B. S. A. fittings, Appleby twin roller chain, rat- trap pedals, 6$ in. cranks, Clincher tyres, American saddle, pneumatic brake ( tube missing) fitted to back wheel, transfer on head " Stannard & Son, makers, Reigate," and trade mark ( a bicycle wheel in blue enamel), 30 in. front, 28 in. back wheel, Chalice bell, and lamp— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair black, eyes brown, scar left forearm, left forefinger deficient, addicted to drink. A tramping tailor. Information to Head Constable Metcalfe, Red- hill. PROPERTY RECOVERED. SUFFOLK ( East). 95.— Lowestoft { County).— Watches, & c., Case No. 96, 15th inst., and thief arrested. APPREHENSIONS. 96.— Metropolitan Police District, G Division.— JOHN WILLIAM EDWARDS, alias LESLIE FARRANT, Case No. 4, 21st September, 1900. 97.— Metropolitan Police District, P Division.— FREDERICK WHITE, alias HARRY GOODFELLOW and JOYCE, Case No. 8, 15th inst., and SEPTIMUS HALL, Case No. 38, 15th June, 1900. 98.— Metropolitan Police District, P Division.— JAMES EDWARD MYALL, Case No. 3, 25th ult. 99. — Carnarvonshire, Conway { County). — WILLIAM JOHN JONES, Case No. 13, 15th inst. 100.— Essex, Chelmsford { County).— SAMUEL GLEDHILL, Case No. 21, 15th inst. 101. — Essex, Southend - on - Sea { County).— WILLIAM GRUNDY, Case No. 10, 4th ult. 102.— Lancashire, Chorley { County). — WILLIAM SERSON, Case No. 35, 31st March, 1899, and sentenced to 7 years penal servitude. 103.— Leicestershire, Leicester { Borough). — CAPTAIN DUDLEY MON- TRESSOR, Case No. 45, 15th inst. 104. — Northamptonshire, Welling- borough { County). —- HENRY JAMES BEDFORD, Case No. 48, 15th inst. 105. Northumberland, Tynemouth { Borough).— CARLOS MARTIN, Case No. 51, 15th inst. 106. — Somersetshire, llminster { County).— FREDERICK PITTS, Case No. 46, 22nd June last. 107.— Somersetshire, Yeovil { County). — ERNEST PARKER, Case No. 48, 6th July, 1900. 108. — Sussex ( East), Hailsham { County).— JAMES FRANCIS, Case No. 64, 15th inst. 109.— Sussex ( East), Hastings { Borough).— JOHN PENFOLD, Case No. 70, 15th inst. 110.— Worcester shire, Kings Heath { County). — WILLIAM HENRY CANNING, | Case No. 36, 15th inst. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSION SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 111.— M Division•— For stealing an old- fashioned open face silver verge watch, no hands, " Alex Dow" engraved on outside of inner case, " AD" on back of outer case ; 1 open face key- less metal watch ; 1 sleeve link composed of two American dollars, and £ 63— FREDERICK FIELD, age 25, height 5 ft. 8$ in., well built, complexion fresh, hair ginger, clean shaved, eyes grey, of smart appearance; dress, navy blue suit and cap, coloured neckerchief. A native of Bexhill- on- Sea. & T' 3 Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSON IN CUSTODY. WILTSHIRE. 112.— Swindon { County). — Sentenced 21st inst., to 2 terms of 6 weeks imprisonment ( con- currently), for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— JOHN BARTY, alias ARTHUR GEGG, and THOMAS JONES, age 43, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) and moustache dark brown, eyes blue, stammers; dress, blue double- breasted pilot jacket, velvet collar, brown cord trousers and vest, long red and black scarf, bowler hat, heavy lace boots. States he is a sawyer and a native of Worcester. Sup- posed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 113.— E Division.— In transit between New- haven and London, 79 keyless silver oxidised watches, Nos. 98293 to 98, 86821 to 26, 87091 to 96, 86857 to 62,89395 to 400, 90121 to 26, 86833 to 38, 86893 to 98, 89401 to 406, 84061 to 66, and 19 others ( 6 have " W. Harrison & Co., Hull," burnt on dial, 6 with " F. Y. Pearson, Cheffield," thereon); all have design of torpedo boat and word '• Torpedo " on movements. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 114.— Beverley { Borough).— 19th inst., a gold lever watch, No. 51253, rather heavy cases. Information to Head Constable Knight, Guild- hall, Beverley. ANIMALS, & e., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 115.— V Division.— 18th inst., a brown gelding, rising 3 years, 14 hands, thick set, small white patch on face, 1 tooth deficient, long mane and tail, in good condition. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. MISSING. 116.— From his home at Welwyn, since 16th ult. — FRANK MAYER, age 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, stoops when walking, clean shaved, slight cut scar left cheek, ruptured ; dress, black overcoat, old dark plaid jacket, black vest, 2 pairs trousers ( 1 light, other black), light flannel shirt, cotton under do., grey worsted stockings, grey and white mixture cap, red and white scarf, lace boots. - _ J Information to Supt. Shore, County Police, Hertford. LONDON I PRINTED FOB HIS MAJESTY'S STATIONKRY OFFICE HY J. J. KKLIHKR A On., L rD., 99. VICTORIA STREET, S. W.; 33, KIKG WILLIAM STREET, E. C.; AND MARSHALSEA WORKS, S. B. 10935