OLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, APEIL 26, 1901. VOL. XVIII., No. 1808 E GRXJ IJ 1. All announcemchts for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communication* relating to them, should he addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerniiii/ persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTK, 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 casus where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 6. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of 15*. per portrait, and of 7s. 6d. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. 6. Envy annouwement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of un officer not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person is required to In inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed ly the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the rase may he. LXIO » T s. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of iuit lets 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 cowerning delinquents or stolen property to le 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 •) the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement ill he 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 Inter thin noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday mornin Th< y 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 aeeev'i J •> payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be gircn on applicati R. AVDERSOV. F.- !>•• INDEX TO SPECIAL NOTICES AND CAUTIONS Which have appeared in the POLICE GAZETTE during the past twelve months. ASTORIA, or L. CLEMENT, Dog Dealer, 52 Maida Vale, N. W. ( P. G., No. 1748, September 28th, 1900.) B- VRKER. WILLIAM, alias WILLIAM CHANCE, GEORGE HORLAND, ERNEST NEWTON, & c. ( P. G., No. 1676, January 19th, 1900.) BENNETT BROS., late MAY, GARLAND & CO. ( P. G., No. 1756, October 26th, 1900.) BUTLER, DENIS, " Rosel," Parson's Mead, Croydon, dealer in cutlery. ( P. G., No. 1686, February 23rd, 1900.) DIXON, ARTHUR, alias OAKENFULL. ( P. G., No. 1676, January 19th, 1900.) EDWARDS, GEORGE, alias AMERICAN FRANK. ( P. G., No. 1676, January 19th, 1900.) HAMILTON, JOSEPH, alias LITTLE JOE. ( P. G„ No. 1676, January 19th, 1900.) HENRIKSON, HENRI, alias HENDERSON, servants' registry office. ( P. G., No. 1688, March 2nd, 1900.) HYPOLITE CO. ( P. G., No. 1746, September 21st, 1900.) NICHOLSON INSTITUTE, Gunnersbury. ( P. G., No. 1686, February 23rd, 1900.) SEYMOUR, DR. HAMILTON. ( P. G., No. 1774, December 28th, 1900.) SNELL, ROBERTS, DUNLOP, BUTT, & c., " marking ink fraud." ( P. G., No. 1782, January 25th, 1901). SYMONDS' TEA COMPANY AND LONDON STORES, Savoy House, Strand, and New North Street, London, W. C. ( P. O., No. 1720, June 22nd, 1900.) TANQUEREY'S FREE PORTRAIT FRAUD. ( P G., No. 1746, September 21st, 1900.) SPECIAL NOTICE. Letters relating to criminal business addressed by other Police Forces to Scotland Yard, are very frequently delayed, owing to the envelopes con- taining them being directed incorrectly or inade- quately. In such cases prompt attention cannot be assured unless the letters are addressed " The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W." APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— J Division.— For larceny— JOSEPH HENRY JOHNSON, age 31, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes ( weak) brown, sometimes wears glasses, scar bridge of nose ; dress, blue serge suit, black soft felt hat, had in his possession a new light Raglan coat. A french polisher; native of Leicester. ( See Case No. 23, 19th inst.) Warrant issued. 2.— V Division.— For obtaining by false pretences, between 17th July and 3rd August last, a jude teapot; 1 silver jug, and other articles value £ 170— E. ROBERTS, alias MONCHANIN, a Frenchman, age 50, height 5 ft. 8 in., thin black pointed beard, may now be clean shaved. Is supposed a Continental long firm swindler. Warrant issued. 3.— X Division.— For bigamy— JOSEPH ERNEST ROWE, age about 32, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair brown, moustache sandy, eyes grey; dress, black jacket and vest, light tweed trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A native of St. Austell, Cornwall. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 4.— For Embezzlement— ALBERT EDWARD RABONE, age about 35, height about 5 feet 9 inches, complexion, hair, moustache, and eyes dark, wears glasses; a clerk, late of Southend. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 5.— Wokingham { County).— For stealing ( bailee), 8th inst., a two- wheel truck ( recovered) — A MAN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in,, complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey; dress, long dark cloth coat and trousers, black hard hat, heavy lace boots. A rag and bone gatherer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. CHESHIRE. MURDER. 6.— Chester { County). — For murder at Tabley, near Knutsford, 7th inst.— A MAN, age about 30, height ahout 5 ft. 8 in., broad shoulders, complexion sallow, large prominent eyes, may be wearing glasses ; wearing a three- quarter length greyish colour overcoat. 7. — Chester { County). — For obtaining money by forging cheques on the National Provincial Bank, Chester, between 3rd and 13th inst.— JAMES FERNEAUX DUFFIN, age 22, height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, well educated, of smart appearance. Supposed a native of Dublin. Is a deserter from the Cheshire Regiment. He called upon firms, represented himself as Lieutehant Jackson of the Cheshire Regiment, and ordered goods to be forwarded to the depot, tendered cheques signed " R. J. Cooke" for mci « taut, the amount of purchase and received the balance. Has in his possession a cheque book on the National Provincial Bank, bearing the words " On His Majesty's Service" on face of cheques. May endeavour to leave the country. Information to the Chief Constable of Cheshire, Chester. 8 — Hazel Grove { County). — CLARA ATKINSON, Case No. 11, 15th ult., not now wanted. Warrant withdrawn. £ 2 REWARD. Middlewich { County).— For deserting his family— JOHN CROMPTON, age 52, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, pockmarked, hair and whiskers ( turning grey) dark brown, eyes grey; native of Middlewich. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Northwich Union to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of Crompton. Information to Supt. Large, Middlewich. DERBYSHIRE. 10 — Langley Mill { County). — For em- bezzling 14s. at Sandiacre, about 14th October last— ARTHUR BOAM, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., well built, complexion fresh, moustache and eyes ( sunken) dark; dress, black coat and vest, dark grey trousers, black overcoat, brown leggings, black bowler hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Daybell, Langley Mill, near Nottingham. 11.— Chesterfield { Borough).— For steal- ing ( bailee), 13th inst., an ice cream barrow, newly painted, red with blue lines, two legs, and a three- gallon freezer with roses in white and blue thereon, " Donati Di Rosa" painted on top^- LUCIANO MANGUISTO ( supposed false), age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, thin face, prominent chin, hair and heavy moustache brown, first finger right hand injured ; dress, dark tweed jacket and vest, striped tweed trousers, grey three- quarter overcoat, tweed cap, lace boots, of shabby appearance. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Kilpatrick, Chesterfield. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1901. DEVONSHIRE. 12.— Exeter { County).— For stealing on 5th and 6th inst., a lady's gold Geneva watch, No. 61902, chased back ( ring missing); 1 pair white buckskin shoes ; 1 blue serge morning coat suit; and about £ 2 10s.— A MAN, age about 30, height abont 5 ft. 7 in., complexion and moustache dark ; hair brown, cast in one eye ; dress, dark suit, or may be wearing the stolen suit. P| Information to the Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. DURHAM. 13.— Durham ( City).— For stealing from his lodgings, 22nd inst., £ 2, a silver cigarette case, initials J. B. S. engraved thereon, 1 black cord jacket and vest, in pockets three carpenters dis- charge certificates iu the name of George Bernard Smith from the ships Angerton, Craigneuk, and Jeranos, a testimonial from David Burn, Blyth, and for obtaining food and lodgings by false pre- tences from 20th to 22nd inst.— A MAN, age about 22. height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair ( brushed over forehead) and slight moustache, light; spoke with southern dialect, bracelet tatooed on both wrists, J. R. or J. H. back of left hand ; dress, the stolen jacket and vest, light trousers, black tie, dark cap, strong lace boots with square toes ; stated he had obtained work in a timber yard. Information to Chief Constable Smith, Durham. ESSEX. 14.— Chelmsford ( County).— For]' failing to report— Licence- holder JOHN HUNTER, alias INO TOYN, BELL, BROWN, WEST, DUNN, DAY, BUSS, and BARNSLEY, Office No. 892- 01, age 70, height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes blue, scars on fingers, mole back of left ear, face pockmarked. A picture dealer ; native of U. S. A. Sentenced at Norwich Quarter Sessions, 3rd January, 1899, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licenced 4th inst., Z 3. ^ Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, County Constabulary, Chelmsford." " _ 15.— Romford ( County).— For absconding with workhouse clothing on 25th February last— WILLIAM CROSS, alias MAJOR, age 71 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair ( cut short) grey ; dress, blue serge jacket suit and cap, blue black overcoat, all stamped " Romford Union." A fisherman or labourer; native of Barking. May be found at low lodging houses or casual wards. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Creasy, Romford. 16.— Southend- on- Sea ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) a " Singer" diamond frame Model Luxe bicycle, Dunlop tyres, Westwood rims, brake and mudguards, about 22 in. frame, Singer divided rubber pedals, recently enamelled and plated STOCKWELL, age 18, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, thin features, hair brown, eyes grey; dress, light overcoat, dark trousers and cap. A native of London. Warrant issued. 17 — Southend- on- Sea ( County).— For stealing a bicycle, diamond frame, Acles fittings, opea head lugs, Wrampton twin roller chain, Westwood rims, Warwick covers back, Dunlop front wheel, wide flat handle bar, indented in centre, enamelled black — A. HARRIS, age 18, height about 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey. A native of London. Warrant issued. 18.— Southend- on- Sea ( County).— For stealing, 21st inst., a black Russian gelding pony, aged, 13 hands, hog mane, three- quarter tail, patch of white on withers, has been clipped from trace line to knees and hocks ; a square- built governess car painted reddish- brown and varnished, brass cap missing from off- side wheel, ash shafts ; and a set of brass- mounted harness— Licence holder JAMES PARNELL, alias GAYTON, WOODS, BOND and DARNELL, Office No. 1818- 00, age 59, height 5ft 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, E. B. back left arm, bracelet left wrist, scar back of left hand, mole back of neck; dress, light brown check suit, brown canvas leggings. Sentenced at Central Criminal Court 9th January, 189 5, to 10 years penal servi- tude for uttering. Licenced 4th July, 1900. B. T. T. 631. Warrant issued. 19.— Southend- on- Sea ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) 11th inst., a special grand Singer " Model De Luxe " bicycle, 26 in. frame, enamelled black, 28 in. wheels, rims silver plated, Dunlop tyres, front rim brake, flat handle bars, cork ends, Brooks's saddle, trans- fer on head and mudguard, " Singer Grand Model De Luxe"— VIVIAN EMMONS, alias FRANK WILSON, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, scar back of first and second fingers and palm of left hand. Has been on the reformatory ship Cornwall at Purfleet. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea. 20.— Colchester ( Borough). — THOMAS CURRY, Case No. 12,19th inst., not now wanted. Warrant withdrawn. LANARKSHIRE. 26.— Glasgow ( City).— For stealing £ 39— ROBERT SMART, age 16 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes brown, walks erect; dress, dark blue serge suit, dark overcoat, black felt hat, lace boots; a native of Glasgow. Was accompanied by a man, age 20, and a youth age 16. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Glasgow. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 21.— Cardiff ( Borough). — For uttering a forged cheque for £ 875 16s. 8d., 13th inst.— JOE MILLER, age 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion fair, long thin face, pointed nose and chin, hair and slight moustache light, nasal accent, of Jewish appearance; dress, dark cloth jacket suit, light soft felt hat with black band, dark blue tie with red figuring, brown boots. States he is a native of Odessa, Russia. He calls on stock- brokers, pays a covering sum for the purchase of shares, returns in a few days and orders the sale of same, receives cheque for the amount due, which he afterwards alters. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Car- diff. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 22.— Gloucester ( County).— For failing to report— Supervisee, WILLIAM SMITH, alias WILSON and YOUNG, Office No. 117- 01, age 38, height 5 ft. 10£ in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scars left of face, back of left hand, left forefinger, and over eyebrows. A horse dealer; native of Norwich. Sentenced at Here- ford Quarter Sessions. 16th October, 1899, to 18 months imprisonment and 7 years police supervision for horse stealing, liberated 15th January last. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, County Police, Gloucester. HEREFORDSHIRE. 23.— Bromyard ( County).— For stealing shoemakers' tools ( recovered)— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, complexion dark, hair dark brown, clean shaved ; dress, old dark suit, grey cap. A tramping shoemaker; supposed a native of South Wales. Is fond of singing at public houses. Information to Supt. Lewis, Bromyard. 24.— Ross ( County).— For stealing, 20th inst., at Little Birch, a gold signet ring ; 1 pearl and diamond do.; 1 gold buckle do.; 1 gold brooch, imitation swallow ; 1 gold coin pin, size of a three- penny piece; 1 lady's old silver demi- hunter watch. No. 63820 ; 1 lady's silver chain, small links ; 1 gold chain, pendant stone in gold frame attached ; 1 gold pin, with cross in pearls; 1 silver card case, initials " A. L. M. B." on outside, con- taining cards, " Mrs. H. Brinel Carver" and " Mr. H. Brinel Carver " thereon ; 1 blue enamel pin, with cross in pearls ; 1 Chicago gold medal, a Welsh harp thereon ; 1 ebony pen holder, gold mounted ; 1 cheque book on the National Pro- vincial Bank, Hereford Branch, " Annie Brinel Carver " on inside ; 1 dark grey overcoat; 1 fawn colour fancy vest; 1 pair light grey trousers; 1 pale green shirt, with narrow red and white stripes; 1 green bow tie; 1 pair black patent leather and kid lace boots — LEWIS LEWIS, alias LLEWELLYN and H. CARVER, age about 35, height 5 ft. 4 to 6 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, clean shaved, full eyes, hollow cheeks, thin face, tattooed on forearms and fingers, spoke with London accent; dress, brown and green jacket, brown or light cap, and supposed the stolen overcoat, vest, trousers, tie, and boots. Supposed a native of Bangor. Stated he was a barrister, an electrical engineer, and a nuisance inspector. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jordan, Ross. HERTFORDSHIRE. 25.— Watford ( County).— For larceny— CHARLES J. ROBERTS, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) brown, small lump on right cheek, blotches on chin; dress, black morning coat and vest, dark striped trousers, black tie, black felt hat, lace boots. A clerk. Warrant issued. I Information to Supt. Wood, Watford. LANCASHIRE. 27.— Liverpool ( City).— For an assault on a postman, 27th ult., and stealing a mail bag ( re- covered), containing letters & c.— A MAN, age about 30, height5 ft. 6 or 8 in., well built, complexion fair, hair light, moustache reddish; dress, blue serge jacket suit, sailor's knot striped tie, hard hat. Appearance of a clerk. A cheque which was in one of the stolen letters was subsequently presented for payment and signed " H. Williams." Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. LEICES TERSHIRE. 28.— Leicester ( Borough).— For stealing, 1 small lever watch, " Sharman, Melton," on movement; 1 old small silver verge watch j 1 long gold guard, trinkets at end; 1 old gold wedding ring, set 3 small stones; 1 do., set 4 stones; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set white stone— HARRY WOODS, age 17, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache black, eyes dark ; dress, dark brown jacket suit. A baker. May endeavour to enlist. 29.— Leicester ( Borough).— For stealing a cheque for £ 15 10s.— JOSEPH HARRY JOHN- SON, age 31, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair dark, clean shaved, scar across nose ; dress, navy blue suit, dark overcoat with velvet collar, purple and white striped bow tie. A french polisher. May endeavour to leave the country. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 30. — Ep worth ( County). — For indecent assault— THOMAS SLINGSBY, age 73, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, hair turning grey, moustache ( cut short) grey, large projecting spot bottom of one eyelid, large broad thumbs; dress, old dark clothes, black hard hat, light lace boots. A cabinet maker; may be found at common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wilkinson, Epworth. NORTHUMBERLAND. 31.— Tynemouth ( Borough).— For obtain- ing 2 sums of £ 10 by false pretences— GEORGE W. MACKERIL, alias THOMAS JOBSON, WILLIAM ANDREWS, CHARLES JEFFS, JOHN ROBERTS, and WHITEHOUSE, C. S. O. No. M. 9809, age 41, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes hazel, mole on left breast. See Case No. 9, 9th February, 1900, and Illustrated Circular, series 48, figure 2. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, North Shields. OXFORDSHIRE. 32.— Bicester ( County).— For obtaining, by false pretences, 11th inst., a lady's small silver watch— A MAN, who gave the name of SMITH, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., kair and moustache inclined to sandy, walks badly; wear- ing dark overcoat, black jacket, hard felt hat. A clock cleaner. He obtained the above watch by representing that he was in the employ of a local watchmaker. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bowen, Bicester. Oxford { County). — For stealing, 14th inst., at Headlington, 2 livery coats ; 1 do. vest; 1 chocolate colour livery overcoat, silver plated buttons, crest " a spread eagle on coronet" ( re- covered) ; 1 black cloth overcoat; 1 blue serge jacket— A MAN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes grey ; dress, long dark cloth coat, 2 vests ( 1 black cloth, 1 fustian), cord trousers, grey cap, heavy lace boots, may be wearing a black hard hat. A rag and bone gatherer. Is identical with MAN, Case No. 3,19th inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Oxford- shire, Oxford. TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 1901. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 167 complexion dark, clean shaved; wearing dark clothes. A clerk. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliiun, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. thin face, large nose, hair dark, moustache dark brown, of smart appearance. A solicitor ; native of Aberdeen. Absconded 1st inst. May en- deavour to go abroad. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Wyness, Aberdeen. nose, thick lips, of good address, smart appearance. A butcher; native of Suffolk. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Edward R. Woodward, Clerk to the Guardians of the Norwich Poor Law Incorporation, Norwich, to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of Newby. Information to Chief Constable Winch, Guild hall, Norwioh. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 34.— K Division.— For forging and uttering 2 bills of exchange for £ 1^ 3 10s. 3d. on the London and Westminster Bank. Temple Bar Branch, in July last— OSCAR LEUTPOLD, alias LEOPOLD OTTEN and ARTHUR CHARLES HENDER- SON, age about 36, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion fresh, small features, hair dress, blue serge suit, black overcoat, slate colour soft felt hat, lace boots. A clerk. Is fond of cycling. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. dark brown, moustache sandy ( may be dyed), eyes brown ; dress, dark frock coat and vest, light tweed trousers, black hard felt hat. A native of Frankfort - on - Main, Germany. He came to England in February, 1894, and was employed as a wire- worker. Is believed to frequent low foreign clubs and gambling houses. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. shoulders, complexion fresh, nose slightlyhooked, high cheek bones, hair ( bald on top) and moustache brown, J on right forearm, carries his head forward when walking. A coal merchant's foreman. Both natives of Dundee. Warrant issued. 37.— Aberdeen ( City). — For embezzling £ 1.250, entrusted to him for investment— JOHN MACK AY FERGOSON, age about 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion swarthy NORFOLK. £ 1 REWARD. 39.— Norwich { City). — For deserting his wife and children— FREDERICK NEWBY, age 33, height about 5 ft., hair and eyes brown, long CITY OF LONDON. 35.— For stealing £ 94 3s.- FRANZ KRIMMEL, an Austrian, age about 22, height 5 ft. 4 in.. A BERDE1NSHIRE. 36.— Aberdeen { City).— For fraud to the extent of £ 900, and failing to surrender to their bail on 4th inst.— JAMES TAYLOR, age 27, LANCASHIRE. 38.— L i V e rpo OI { City).— For embezzling £ 8 15s., lst February last— WILLIAM RICHARD PARRY, age 23 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair ( curly) brown, slight moustache light, eyes blue, consumptive; height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion swarthy, prominent nose, hair black, small moustache, and large eyes dark. A coal merchant's manager. — JOHN FINDLAYSON, age 49, height 6 ft. 1 in., round Iff • Jmmm 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1901. HEREFORDSHIRE. boots. A labourer; native of Bodenham, Here- ford. Supposed to have in his possession a ± 0.— Bromyard ( County).— For burglary number of Indian coins and about £ 40. — Licence- holder WILLIAM JONES, alias Sentenced at Hereford 12th July, 1893, to WALTER PITT, Office No. 199- 01, age 70, height 5 years penal servitude. Liberated on licence 5 ft. 2* in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes light brown, nail of right forefinger deformed, birthmark right thigh, decrepit appearance ; dress, blue pilot monkey jacket, velvet collar, white cord trousers, black billy- cock hat, strong lace SUSSEX ( East). 41. — Hove { Borough). — For obtaining a cheque for £ 50 by false pretences— ED WARD GEORGE KING, alias D WIS, BERNARD PARKER, and JOHN WILLIAMSON, age 40, on 17th January last, which expires 10th July next. Previously convicted at Usk, Derby, and Oxford. 2 KT 242. Warrant issued. Inform ition to Supt. Lewis, Bromyard. 1899, for fraud. Has traded as an ironmonger at Sandown, Isle of Wight. Absconded 4th February last, accompanied by his wife, age about 40, hair dark ; and 3 children ( 2 boys and a girl), ages 10, 8, and 2 years respectively. height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion pale, hair, whiskers and moustache dark; wearing a light fawn colour dust coat, black Oxford hat or a cap. Was sentenced at Peterborough, 19th October, Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. PORTRAIT OF A PERSON IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 42.— F Division ( G. I. D.. 1493> 9- 13).- Portrait and description of WILHELM ADOLF MORLEY, alias HENRY WOLF, KARL HESRI WOLFF, and GUSTAV BARTCH, in custody at Vienna, for stealing 23rd February, 1901, £ 3000 worth of jewellery from 61, Porchester Terrace, Bayswater, W., age 30, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes brown, stiff build, scar left elbow, was brought up at Brighton Quarter Sessions, 2nd April, 1900, under the Prisons Act, and sentenced to a further term of 6 months imprisonment for stealing jewellery, & c. When in custody in England he has given his occupation as a cook and a waiter, and has always informed the Police and prison authorities that he is an Austrian, but it is believed that he is a German. His extradition has been demanded, but it cannot yet be granted, moles left wrist, left shoulder, right cheek, under right ear, under left ear, and 3 back of neck. He was convicted at North London Sessions, Cth December, 1898, of burglary, and sentenced to 15 months im- prisonment with hard labour, as Henry Wolf. On 13th February, 1899, he was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment ^ ith hard labour at Clerkenwell Police Court, for larceny of jewellery, < fec., as Karl Henri Wolff. While undergoing this sentence he as the question of his nationality has not yet been decided. The statements made by this man as to his nationality are very conflicting, and it is specially desirable that information should be obtained if practicable to determine the question, it is therefore requested that any particulars that can be obtained on the subject may be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Criminal Investi- gation Department, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PEMBROKESHIRE. 43.— Haverfordwest Castle ( County). — For neglecting to maintain his family, leaving them chargeable to the Pembroke Union— WIL- LIAM BRETT, an Irishman, age 21, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair light, eyei hazel, scar back of neck; dress, grey jacket, black vest and trousers, navy blue jersey, brown shoes. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Haverford- west Castle. SHROPSHIRE. 44 — Pon tesbury ( County).— For attempted rape, 10th inst., at Ford— CHARLES LEWIS, age 23, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair ( curly in front) and eyes brown, small moustache, slightly lame ; dress, blue serge or drab suit, peak cap, brown leather leggings, brown shoes. A groom ; native of Chavel, near Shrewsbury. May be found working as an ostler at a public house. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Elcock, Pontesbury. 45.— Wellington ( County).— For stealing, 10th inst., at Newport, a gold Albert, link pattern ; 1 silver keyhss watch, No. 59124 — ERNEST EARP, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair light, moustache sandy, eyes ( large) blue; dress, dark grey mixture suit, peak cap, brown boots ; a native of Newport, Salop. States he has been a publican. Is well known at Wolverhamp- ton, Willenhall, Dudley, Stourbridge, Leamington, and Coventry. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Wellington. SOMERSETSHIRE. 46.— Yeovil ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— ALLAN DYSON, age about 60, height about 5 ft. 4 in., long grey beard; dress, light dust coat, dark mixture trousers, brown soft felt hat, old boots. Stated he was a skin and timber merchant; native of Huddersfield. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Self, Yeovil. STAFFORDSHIRE. 47.— Lichfield ( County). — For obtaining 10s. by false pretences— A MA. N, who gave the name of HARRY JACKSON, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, clean shaved, several front upper teeth missing ; dress, dark brown or grey suit and cap, grey covert overcoat. He called at a house and represented to the governess that her mistress had promised the amount as a subscription to a crioket club. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barrett, Lichfield. SUFFOLK ( East). 48 — Lowestoft ( County).— For larceny ( bailee) at Beccles, 13th inst.— JOHN MANN alias TWEE, age 23, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache, eyes ( one crossed) grey; dress, dark shabby clothes, blue wrapper, white spots, check cap ; a native of Burgh St. Peter. May be found with steam horses or shooting galleries. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft, or Inspector Reeve, Beccles. SUSSEX ( East). 49.— Brighton ( Borough). — For stealing £ 12, 21st inst,— JOSEPH JOHN CHARLES HASKOW, age 37, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache sandy, eyes blue, mole right ear, cut scar on throat; dress, black lounge jacket and vest, blue serge trousers, black overcoat, silk facings, blue tie with white spots, hard felt hat, lace boots. A porter, native of Edinburgh. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 50 — Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing a black leather purse, clasp fastening, containing £ 1 8s.— ERNEST LETTS, age about 16, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair and eyes dark; dress, black suit, grey overcoat with deep collar, cadet pattern, brown and green check cap, wearing grey gloves. Stated he had served in the West Surrey Cadet Corps. Absconded 15th inst. Warrant issued. TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 1901. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 169 51— Eastbourne { Borough).— For stealing ( bailee) about 28th ult., 1 blanket; 1 bolster ; 1 fender; 4 bedroom chairs; 1 mahogany frame easy chair, covered American leather ; 1 cocoanut door mat; 1 patent bordered tapestry carpet ( suppose rose pattern), about 4 yards square ; 1 do. ( cut in half); 1 pair sheets; 3 electro- plated dessert forks ; 7 do. spoons ; 6 do. table forks; 4 do. table spoons ; 9 do. teaspoons, some of the plated articles may be marked with a small " T "; 6 white handle table knives— GEORGE FLETCHER COMAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., slight build, hair ( turning grey) and moustache dark brown, sharp features, small eyes, slightly deaf and lame ; dress, usually grey suit, black and white plaid cap, brown boots. Has been an insurance agent. Absconded about 29th ult. Supposed accompanied by his wife, age about 35, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., hair light; dress, usually red costume and black hat, and daughter, age about 18, and son, age about 14. Had with them a black retriever dog. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. 52.— Hove { Borough).— For non- payment of maintenance arrears— GEORGE ARCHIBALD WILSON, age 34, height 5 ft. 5* in., complexion and hair dark, moustache dark brown, eyes blue. A painter ; native of Hove. Warrant issued. FV53.— Hove { Borough).— For obtaining credit to the amount of £ 17 by false pretences— ROY- LAND YENNING, age 18*, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fair, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, stoops slightly ; dress, black suit and mack- intosh, black Oxford hat, lace boots. An ordinary seaman ; native of Dulwich, Surrey. Is a deserter from H. M. S. " Duke of Wellington." Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. WARWICKSHIRE. 54.— Birmingham { City)— For embezzling £ 30 5s.— GEORGE WOOD, age 40, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, round face, aquiline nose, hair dark brown, moustache brown, eyes blue; dress, brown frieze overcoat, check suit, white tie, black hard felt hat. A bailiff ; native of Manchester. Has served in the army. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Rafter, Bir- mingham. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 55.— Beverley { County).— For stealing a pair of boots ; a light slate colour jacket and vest; 1 belt, made from a sergeant's sash, pocket therein ; and 7s. 7d.— A. W. HURST, age 18*, height 5 ft. 4* in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar back of left thumb, cross, ships, flower, bust, horse shoe, flags, < fec., right arm, flags, flower, star, & c., left arm ; supposed wearing the stolen clothes. Is a private of the East Yorkshire Regiment; native of Walworth, London. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Win- penny, County Police Office, Beverley. Wf5G^ Huli ( City).— For stealing a watch ( re- covered) — WILLIAM TAYLOR LAMBERT, age 24, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, large cut scar on left cheek- bone near eye ; dress, light morning coat, two vests, two pairs of trousers ( one light, other dark), blue and white stripped muffler, light check cloth cap, old lace boots. A labourer; native of Hull. He applies at Mission Halls, & c., for relief. May be found working on railways. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 57 — Palsgrave { County).— On commit- ment warrant for non- payment of £ 1 7s. 9d. fine and costs imposed for an assault at Snainton, 29th ult. — BENJAMIN TAPSILL, age about 42, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion rather dark, hair and eyes brown ; dress, light melton coat and vest, dark plaid trousers, light cap, lace boots.— SARAH TAPSILL ( wife of above), age about 46, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes dark ; dress, brown three- quarter jacket, black dress and sailor hat; state they are natives of London. They travel the country hawking carpets, rugs, mats, Ac., and have with them a large living van, and a waggon, with " B." or " Benjamin Tapsill, 1, Mile End Road, London," painted thereon, and 3 horses ( 2 brown, 1 grey). Information to Inspector Heald, Falsgrave, Scarborough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 58.— Otley { County).— For stealing brass mill fittings at Baildon ( recovered) — BELTON SHACKLETON, age 43, height 5 ft. 8* in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light brown, eyes blue, indistinct B tattooed on left forearm, cut mark centre of forehead, stammers when excited ; dress, supposed long fawn colour over- coat, bluish trousers, brown hat. A mechanic ; native of Keighley. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Strain, Otley. 59.— Bradford { City). — For larceny — WILLIAM GODFREY, age 17, height about 5 ft. 3 in., hair dark, eyes brown, small black spot on left side of nose, flat feet, slightly lame ; dress, blue serge jacket suit, square cut, blue tie with red spots, spring side boots, square toes. Recently employed as a waiter at a restaurant. He left the racing stables at Newmarket about 6 months ago, before completing his apprenticeship. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Brad- ford. 60.— Leeds { City).— For failing to report— Licence - holder, EDWIN FARRAR, alias GEORGE WALKER, Office No. 14- 01, age 49, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar right eyebrow, back of neck, and 1st right finger, mole front right forearm. Sen- tenced at Leeds Sessions, 30th December, 1895 to 5 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for counting- house- breaking, sentence expires 7th June, 1902. Licenced 2nd January, 1901, P Y 431. Licence- holder THOMAS SQUIRE, alias SQUIRES, Office No. 2764- 00, age 63, height 4 ft. 11| in., complexion sallow, hair grey, eyes blue, face, chest and back pockmarked, scar left thumb, right forearm, middle finger and right of neck. Sentenced at Leeds Sessions, 3rd December, 1896, to 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 4th October, 1900, T W 11. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Leeds. 61.— Dewsbury { Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences, 16th ult.— ERNEST EDGAR VARLEY, alias HARRIS, age 22 or 23, height about 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair ( inclined to curly) dark ; dress, blue serge suit, white tie, billycock hat with broad brim, lace boots. A pianoforte tuner and repairer; native of Leicester. Seeks employment at hotels, & c. Carries a black bag containing tools. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Shore, Dews- bury. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 62. — Gloucester { County). — Remanded till 30th inst., charged with breaking open an offertory box and stealing the contents at Sturding- ton— JOHN GWYNN, age 61, height 5 ft. 6| in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) grey, eyes brown, ruptured left side; dress, dark jacket, blue vest, dark striped trousers, light grey three- quarter dust coat, hard hat, lace boots. A native of Westminster, London. Supposed wanted else- where. Is well acquainted with prison discipline. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Philpott, Gloucester. HAMPSHIRE. 63.— Bournemouth { County).— Remanded till 29th inst., charged with stealing 3 £ 5 Bank of England notes— ADOLPH YASIL, alias YESER, age 26, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair ( thin on top) brown, eyes hazel, small scar left side of forehead. States he is an engineer, and a native of Austria. Found in his possession a quantity of clothing, 2 portmanteaus, and a hat box ( all new). Is identical with MAN, Case No. 66, 13th April, 1900. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 64.— Northampton { County).— Committed for trial at next Assizes, on 3 charges of larceny from lodgings— ARTHUR CHARLTON, alias FOSTER, and ALLEN, age 28, height 5 ft. 5j in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, small lump over left eyebrow, blue scar left side of forehead, scar 4th finger left hand; wearing Artillery uniform; a native of Kettering. See Case No. 34, 24th November, 1899, and Case No. 3,16th November last. Information to Supt. Webster, County Police Office, Northampton. SHROPSHIRE. 65.— Ludlow { County).— Remanded till 29th inst., charged with stealing a bicycle ( recovered) — Expiree HENRY CUTHBERT, alias JOHN IVY, WM. THOMPSON, EDWARD R. ELLIOT- SON, and WM. THOMAS, Office No. 201- 01. See Case No. 45, 1st March, 1901. Had in his possession 2 ladies' silver watches and several gold rings. Information to Supt. Perry, County Police, Ludlow. PROPERTY STOLEN. KENT. 66.— Maidstone { County).— 18th inst., by housebreaking at Headcorn, a lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 71725, " E. R." engraved on back, maker " Cornell, Maidstone"; 1 do., No. 1299, flowers on dial; 1 tobacco pouch, with flowers and " a present from Folkestone" on outside. Information to Supt. Jessup, Maidstone. 67.— Gravesend { Borough).— 17th inst., a silver Waltham lever watch, No. 4386472; 1 do., No. 2635402, common pin fastening to ring; 1 gold double Albert, curb pattern, ring in centre ; 1 silver medal, gilded, " S. E. J. D." engraved on front, " Presented to J. W. Bowen, P. P. of the Flower of Kent Lodge " on back ; 1 gold signet ring, set green oval stone; 1 small signet ring, set light colour stone; 1 silver double curb Albert; 1 silver medal, gold centre, " A. S." engraved there- on ; 1 old- fashioned silver Albert, small silver key on end ; 1 gold pin, with fox- head and horn ; 1 silver pin, shield shape, fox tooth mounted with silver buckle in centre— By A MAN, age 22, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, small light moustache; wearing dark clothes, hard felt hat. 12th inst., a black diagonal jacket and vest, braided edge. Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Gravesend. LANCASHIRE. 68.— Ghorley { County).— Between 15th and 16th inst., by burglary, 12 large silver- plated forks; 1 silver- plated gravy spoon ; 8 do. tea- spoons, " H. A., E. A., F. A., E. H./ A." stamped on back of handles; 11 do. table- spoons, " B. S., E. P., and crown" stamped on back of handles; 1 pair dark grey serge trousers, khaki colour lining, may have " J. H. Gillett," in ink, on lining; 2 brown lace ( right) boots, size 6 and 7, " 04905" and " 04904," in ink, on soles and lining, maker " J. Finley, 46, King Street, Manchester," in gilt letters, inside. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 69.— S a If or d { Borough).— Between 8th January and 20th inst., a large silver drinking mug, with lid, stag's head stamped on top of lid and front; 1 old large silver tea and coffee service, engraved; 1 old silver cream jug, stag's head stamped thereon; 1 large silver cup, marked " Martha Ashton " ; 1 small silver mug, stamped " P. C. C."; 1 do., with raised grapes around, " Robert Montgomerie Connel, 1827" stamped thereon; 1 do. cup, stamped " M. M. C."; 1 do., do. " W. S." ; 1 do., do. " Arthur M. S." ; 1 do., do. " M. S." ; 1 do., do. " A. M. S." ; 1 small silver communion cup, shape of a wine glass, stag's head thereon ; 1 pair silver snuffers and tray, crest a stag's head thereon; 1 large silver soup ladle ; 1 do. meat spoon ; several large plain silver spoons; several small do.; several small plain do., all stamped " C." ; 24 large silver forks, stamped " S." and stag's head ; 1 silver punch ladle; 1 old silver gravy spoon; 6 silver fish knives, ivory handles ; 6 do. forks ; 1 old silver coffee pot; 12 silver tablespoons, stamped " E. C."; 12 do. tea- spoons, " E. F. C." in monogram thereon; 1 silver fish knife and fork to match, fish engraved on blade of knife, silver handles; 1 small silver sugar spoon ; 1 old silver mustard spoon, " R. S." on handle; 1 large gold oval brooch, with painting of a gentleman, glass in front,; 3 old gold seals, about 2 in. long, cornelian stone, about the size of a 2s. piece, inlaid on face of seal; 1 gold pebble brooch, round shape, Greek cross in centre ; 1 gold brooch, shape of 3 leaves, large carbuncle stone on each, and earrings to match ; 1 child's set of silver knife, fork, and spoon, stamped " W. S." ; 1 silver fork and spoon, stamped " M. S." ; 2 silver salt cellars with 3 legs, embossed flowers, crest a stag's head ; 2 small toddy ladles, stamped " C." or " E. C." 1 old black gladstone bag " Walter Shelmerdine" engraved on clasp, " W. S." in gilt on side, about 30 by 18 in. Information to Chief Constable Hallam, Salford. 70.— Warrington { Borough).— 13th inst., a " Royal Hunter" safety bicycle, 23 in. frame, 28 in. wheels enamelled lavender colour, West- wood rim to front wheel enamelled black, bright spokes, Warwick tyres, non- slipping covers, half- inch pitch roller chain, drop handle bar, white 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1901. tips ( right split), transfer on bottom and upright stays, lamp on left of front hub, bell on handle bar. Information to Chief Constable Talbot, War- rington. OXFORDSHIRE. 71.— Banbury ( County). — 12th inst., by burglary, 1 silver- plated biscuit box ; 1 do. hot water jug ; 1 pair do. salts, swan pattern ; 1 do. sugar basin; 1 do. and sifter; 1 do. cruet stand ( all new); i revolver, with 5 chambers, central fire ; 1 red leather cigar case, spring broken off. Information to Supt. Sutton, County Police Office, Banbury. SUSSEX ( East). 72.— Lewes ( County).— 15th inst., a " Royal Eagle" bicycle, brake, mudguard, and bell, " Rugg " on back mudguard, chain right side— By A MAN, age 18 to 20, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, red face, hair light; dress, dark jacket and trousers, cloth cap. Information to Supt. Stevens, Lewes. 73.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— 18th inst. by housebreaking, 1 large old gold Geneva watch, gold dial, black hands, chased back ; 1 lady's long gold neckchain, long links ( supposed two holes in each link) ; 1 gold Oval brooch, set large carbuncle in centre, small do. each side, chased leaves ; 1 silver do., basket of flowers in centre, flowers tinted with gold, pin missing; 1 small bar brooch ( supposed knot in centre), pin missing. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. 74.— Hastings ( Borough).— 21st inst., a red leather jewel case, 6 in. by 4 in., about 3 in. deep, containing a green morocco leather purse, silver knob fastening and corners; 1 large ring, set garnet, bean shape; 1 lady's thin gold keeper ring; 1 do. small dress ring, set amethyst all round; 1 gold brooch, shape of three horseshoes, set amethyst, pin bent; 1 small link antique watch chain, about 3 in. long ( double), gold and silver wire ; 2 gold seals, one cornelian stone with Beehive die, other white with sailing ship die, and two small charms attached; 1 small glass charm, shape of a coffee pot; 1 plain gold stud; half of a gold locket, pale blue silk instead of glass ; 1 small gold heart, chased ; 1 coral necklet, brass fastening ; 1 pearl do., double row, with Maltese cross in brilliants attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WARWICKSHIRE. 75.— Solihull ( County). — 15th inst., by burglary, at Bickenhill, 2 large silver tablespoons, marked " C. B." ; 1 electro- plated match box, shape of elephant's head, engraved " Bernard H. Brown." Information to Supt. Carbis, Solihull. 76.— Coventry ( City).— 21st inst., by house- breaking, 4 watches ( 1 lady's 18 ct. gold cased, English lever, size 4, jewelled 10 holes, No. 54795, cross with " W. C. M. C." with " S." in centre, engraved on top plate; 1 large gold hunter, engine turned case, London make; 1 gold, engine turned case, smooth, maker, A. Fagg, Margate ; 1 lady' s gold, chased back, gold dial, gilt and platinum chain 6 in. long, ball at end attached); 3 lady's gold rings ( 1 22 ct. wedding ; 1 18 ct. dress, set 3 diamonds; 1 do., keeper, half curb pattern); 1 gold medal, about the size of a shilling, " Coventry " coat of arms thereon ; 1 gold horse- shoe pin, set 5 or 6 pearls ; 6 teaspoons, " S." engraved thereon ; 1 pair sugar tongs to match ; 1 silver watch chain, double curb pattern, tassel at end; 1 silver fruit knife; 1 pair silver salt spoons ; 1 silver mustard spoon. Information to Chief Constable Charsley, Coventry. WORCES TERSHIRE. 77. — Evesham ( County).— 16th inst., at Deflford, near Pershore, a large gold English lever watch, double cased, " W. C. Hay ward," engraved on inside of case, fignre of a building on outside, heavy guard, oval links, flowers chased thereon, gold pendant compass, with small knobs thereon, attached ( all old fashioned); 1 silver Geneva watch, No. 246593, open face, maker, " Kay, Worcester," on inside. Information to Supt. Cope, Evesham. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 78.— Pontefract ( County).— Between 15th and 16th inst., by office- breaking at Tanshelf, a postal order for Is., issued at Guildford; 2 do. for 15s. and 5s., issued at Skipton; 1 for 2s., issued at Streatham, S. W.; 1 for Is., issued at St. Leonards- on- Sea; and several do. for small amounts, office and payee of above not filled in ; I do. for 10s., issued at St. Mawes, Falmouth, payable to Hillaby & Co., Ltd., Pontefract; 10s. worth of penny and half- penny stamps; and a Pontefract General Dispensary collection box and contents. Information to Supt. Whincup, Pontefract. SPECIAL NOTICE. A BERDEENSHIRE. £ 250 REWARD. 79.— Aberdeen ( County).— Whereas on the 13th ult., Mr. Alexander Ross, of Persleyden House, near Aberdeen, was seriously assaulted and robbed of the following property, viz. :— A gold single case lever watch, No. 517/ 32199, open face, white dial, plain case ; 1 gold curb pattern double watch chain, with gold pencil appendage ( centre bar with 4 links recovered); 1 dark brown leather note book cover ; 1 note book, with purple covers. The above reward will be paid by Messrs. J. & J. Crombie, Limited, manufacturers, Granholm, Aberdeen, to any person giving such information within 3 months, as from 4th inst., as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the offender or offenders. Information to Major D. F. Gordon, Chief Con- stable of Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen. PROPERTY RECOVERED. DORSETSHIRE. 80.— Weymouth ( Borough).— Silver cup, Case No. 61, 15th ult., and thief arrested. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND KENT. 81 — West Mailing ( County).- Body of MAN, case No. 60, 12th inst., has been identified. ANIMALS, & e., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 82 — H Division-,— 17th inst., a dark bay gelding, 16 hands 2 in., aged, star on forehead, small white spot on near side of back, small lump below near fore knee. ] Meua/ o t - 83.— N Divisionm— 19th inst., a bay mare, 14 hands, 4 black points, scar on near side rump, hair rubbed off back bone, short mane, docked tail, no hind shoes. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 84.— Metropolitan Police District, R Division.— WILLIAM HENRY SOAR, alias JOHN CONROY, Office No. 2902- 98, Case No. 1, 7th December last. 85. — Essex, Romford ( County). — WILLIAM WOOD, Case No. 10, 19th inst. 86.— Kent, Ramsgate ( Borough). — STANLEY TREADAWAY, Case No. 28, 5th inst. ST.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City). — CHARLES HARTLEY, Office No. 2767- 00, Case No. 14, 8th March, 1901. 88.— Norfolk, Loddon ( County).— ALBERT EDWARD NUTT. Case No. 24, 19th inst. 89.— Staffordshire, Wolverhamp- ton ( Borough).— ELIZABETH EVANS, Case No. 30, 19th inst. 90.— Staffordshire, Wolverhamp- ton ( Borough,).— JOHN E. DIBBLE, Case No. 50, 18th January, 1901. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 91 — D Division. — For embezzlement— NORMAN BROOKS, age 27, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes grey, Roman nose ; dress, light covert coat, dark blue serge suit, black hard felt hat. A traveller ; native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. WARWICKSHIRE. 92.— Leamington ( Borough).— For St ealing £ 1, 6th inst.— ERNES f DORRICOTT, alias DAWSON, age 20, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair and eyes brown, large nose. Is a deserter from the 2nd Battalion South Wales Borderers. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Thomson, Leamington. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 93.— D Division.— 24th inst., by house- breaking, a lady's gold watch, gold face, " ex- amined by Craighead & Webb, Royal Exchange " engraved inside outer case ; 1 long gilt neck chain, long and curb link alternately; 1 9 ct. gold curb bracelet, with padlock, safety chain, and bust of Queen Victoria attached ; 3 18 ct. gold rings ( L chased " Mizpah " thereon, 1 set 3 rose diamonds, 1 set cluster of emeralds, diamond in centre); 2 18 ct. gold studs, set garnet ( 1 missing); 1 amber cigar holder, gold band at top, has been repaired in centre. 94.— 5 Division.— 23rd inst., by house- breaking, a lady's long 18 ct. gold neckchain, gold heart attached ; 1 gold bracelet, locket attached ; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set 3 whole pearls; 1 gold horseshoe brooch, with new pin; 1 silver butter knife, ivy leaf pattern; 1 do. bread fork, pearl handle ; 2 do. pickle forks ( 1 silver, 1 pearl handle); 4 do. tea spoons, Queen Anne pattern ; 1 do. serviette ring, plain; 1 do. dessert spoon, flowered ; 1 do. carver rest, plain ; 6 large plated forks ; 6 plated tea spoons; 2 do. salt cellars; 3 white ostrich feathers ; 4 large and 4 small table knives, " Humphreys, Sheffield," on blades; 1 plated fruit server ; 2 do. walnut picks ; 1 oxidised watch, mother- o'- pearl cross attached. 95.— y Division.— 23rd inst., by house- breaking, 3 ladies watches ( 1 gold ; 1 silver keyless half- hunter, blue enamel dial; 1 silver, " Ex- amined by I. Le Cheninent " engraved on inside) ; 1 fancy gold chain, with plain gold locket, key, gold coin, andsealengraved" L. S. F."; lsilverchain, with several silver coins attached ; 1 silver locket and chain ; 5 gold rintjs ( 1 black enamelled, set ruby, pearls, and diamond; 1 do., set 3 stones ; 2 wedding; 1 plain keeper); 3 gold brooches ( 1 oblong, set pearls ; 1 do., pearl centre ; 1 raised, diamond in centre); 1 silver horseshoe brooch, inlaid green stones ; 4 pairs gold earrings ( 1 half- sovereign, 1 crown guinea, 1 long shape, 1 double crescent); 2 silver bracelets ( 1 Jubilee sixpence, 1 enamelled design of lilies); 1 silver filigree cross ; 1 thin gold do. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. SHROPSHIRE. 96. — Pontesbury ( County). — Between 20th and 22nd inst., 5 or 6 sets of new brass engine fittings ; and 20 to 30 lbs. of old fittings. Information to Supt. Elcock, Pontesbury. APPREHENSION. 97— Cheshire, Chester ( County).— MAN, Case No. 6. LONDON : PRUTTED FOB Hu ILunn'a STATXOKVBT OntOT > T J. 1. KKLLHER A Oo., LTD., W. VICTORIA STRKFT, S. W.; 33, Knra WILLIAM STREBT, B. C.; um MAUZAUEA Wiuu, S. B. 11M