GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MAY 31, 1901. VOL. XVIII., No. 1818 K GTJii 1. All announcement 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 bu 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. ;>. 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The Registrar of Habitual Criminals is therefore authorised by the Secretary of State to say that, in any ordinary case, a photograph is not necessary to enable his Department to identify a prisoner, the measurements and finger prints being sufficient for the purpose ; but if a photo- graph is applied for, or if, in any rare case, it should be required to complete the identification, the cost will be charged to the Police Force interested. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT l.— F Division.— For stealing a lady's long gold neckchain, small links, each composed of 3 strands of fine wire, George III. guinea attached ; 1 lady's gold ring, set large single stone, sunk star setting; 1 gold horseshoe brooch, set 4 rubies and white sapphire, whip across, Indian work— JOHANN BREEMER or BREMER, a German, age 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair ( bald on top, long at back) and slight moustache dark, of delicate appear- ance, speaks English fluently; dress, black morning coat suit, bowler hat or tweed cap. Warrant issued. 2 — F Division.— For embezzling £ 1 6s. 6d., 9th February last— THOMAS BROCK, age 32, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair and eyes brown, heavy moustache dark, scar on bridge of nose ; dress, dark reefer jacket and vest, light striped trousers, light grey soft felt hat. An artist. Warrant issued. 3.— F Division.— For obtaining £ 50 by false pretences— G. H. F. HARVEY, age 48, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair and eyes grey, clean shaved, scar on left jaw, slightly bow- legged ; dress, light grey tweed suit, black and white check cap. Warrant issued. 4.— K Division. — For larceny ( bailee), 30th ult.— KILMAN ACKERMAN, a Jew, age about 33, height 5 ft. G or 7 in., stiff build, com- plexion fresh, hair, moustache and eyes dark ; dress, dark covert coat, dark trousers, black hard felt hat, usually carries an umbrella or grey mackintosh. He obtained a quantity of furniture on the hire purchase system, which he afterwards sold. Warrant issued. 5.— N Division.— For embezzling 10s., 13th March last— MARSHALL IDENDEN, age 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light; wearing dark clothes, black hard felt hat. A native of London. Warrant issued. 6.— S Division. — For embezzling £ 3 8s. 9£ d.— JOHN BATH, age 23, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( curly at sides and front) light, eyes blue ; dress, blue serge jacket suit, grey tweed cap. Supposed a native of Bath. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANTRIM. 7.— Belfast City).— For stealing £ 17, the monies of His Majesty's Postmaster General— WILLIAM HOLMES, age 54, height 5 ft. 11 in., rough red face, long prominent nose, hair ( cut short) and slight moustache grey, large hands and body, thin legs, flat feet, slightly round shoulders, wearing a loose blue serge overcoat, straw hat. Was employed as doorkeeper at the Belfast Post Office. Warrant issued. Information to District Inspector Morrell, Royal Irish Constabulary, Belfast. BERKSHIRE. 8.— Newbury { County).— For stealing, 16th inst., a silver lever watch, small metal chain attached; and for obtaining food, lodgings, and 6s. by false pretences— A MA? T, t> s> t. about 23, height 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair and slight moustache dark, front teeth decayed ; dress, dark suit and cap, cycling shoes, had with him a bicycle. He takes lodgings, com- mits a larceny and decamps. Is identical with MAN, Case No. 42,17th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robotham, Newbury. 9.— Wokingham ( County).— For stealing, 23rd inst., a light brown wooden box, 34 in. by 18 in. ; a lady's pneumatic bicycle, front forks bent; 1 pair of blue and white vases— CHARLIE SIMPSON, alias NASH, age 20, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion very dark, hair ( curly on fore- head) black, slight moustache dark, eyes dark; dress, light grey jacket and vest, dark large ribbed cord breeches, navy blue cloth cap, black leather leggings, brown lace boots. A groom ; native of Hampshire. Was accompanied by a woman, age 34, height 4 ft. 6 to 8 in., complexion ( freckled) fair, hair light brown; dress, black dress, black straw hat, trimmed black, lace boots. A native of Finchampstead ; and a child, age 7 years, com- plexion fair, hair light, ejes grey; dress, white dress, navy blue jacket, white buttons, white straw hat with pink band, lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. BREC ONSHIRE •> 10.— Crickhowell ( County). — For obtain- ing by false pretences a silver watch ( recovered), — SMITH, age 45 to 50, height 5 feet 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion pale, thin features, hair inclined to sandy, slight moustache light, eyes supposed brown, of haggard appear- ance; dress, dark £ coat and vest, dark grey trousers, black bow tie, black hard felt hat, flat top, carried an old black bag, and a walking stick or umbrella. He represents that he is employed by a local watchmaker, obtains watches for repair, and decamps, is believed to be identical with man Case No. 24,1st March last, and Case No. 32, 26th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Winterson, Crickhowell. BUCKINGHA MS HIRE. ll.— Chesham ( County).— For leaving his children chargtable to the common fund of the 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1901. Amersham Union — JAMES DARVELL, age about 45, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair and whiskers dark, turning grey; dress, dark coat and vest, light trousers, soft felt hat. A labourer; native of Chesham. May be found at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Pearman, Chesham. CA MB RIDGESHIRE. 12.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For stealing, 16th inst., an " Osmond Road Racer " bicycle, 24 in. frame, black enamelled, usually parts plated, dropped handle bars, nearly new, plain tyres, bell and lamp attached— GEORGE CARR, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, full face, hair dark, clean shaved, hands slightly deformed; wearing naval uniform, " H. M. S. Revenge" on cap. Stated he had served on H. M. S. " Powerful" and that he was present at the Relief of Ladysmith. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. CHESHIRE. 13— Hazel Grove ( County).— For house- breaking and stealing a grey suit, green shade, slightly tinted with red ; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch ; 1 white metal chain, curb pattern ; 1 9 ct. gold brooch, half circle, set brilliants; 1 rolled gold bracelet, curb pattern, padlock attached ; 1 9 ct. gold dress ring; 2 pendants ( 1 amber heart, other a pearl bar); 1 white silk handkerchief, initials " E. D." in red silk thereon ; 1 black hard felt hat— FREDERICK HOUGH, alias GORDON, age 18 or 19, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, enlarged glands left side neck ; wearing the stolen suit and hat, necker- chief, lace boots. A carter or farm labourer ; native of Ardwick, Manchester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oldham, Hazel Grove. 1±-— Liscard ( County).— For embezzling £ 5 at Seacombe, 9th ult.— ALFRED BOOTH, age about 29, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes brown ; dress, greenish tweed suit ( square cut jacket), black hard felt hat, lace boots. A native of Hyde, near Manchester. Was employed as manager to a bill posting company. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Liscard. 15.— Nantwich ( County). — For stealing ( bailee) lis.— THOMAS HAMPSON, age about 18, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown ; dress, grey vest, dark trousers, dark peak cap, lace boots; a native of Ashton- under- Lyne. Has been employed at a shooting gallery. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Meredith, Nantwich. CUMBERLAND. 16.— Carlisle ( County).— For disobeying an order made under the ( Married Women) Act, 1895 — JONATHAN WATSON, age about 47, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, oval face, hair ( bald on top) and beard on end of chin grey, eyes blue. A farm labourer ; native of Renwick. Has been employed on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Graham, Carlisle. DORSETSHIRE. 17.— Dorchester ( County).— For deserting his wife, leaving her chargeable to the Dorchester Union— JAMES HUGH SLADE, age 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion, hair, and eyes dark, slightly lame ; dress, dark jacket, brown trousers, hard hat. A carpenter and wheelwright; native of Broadwindsor. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Burden, Dorchester. 18.— 1Weymouth ( Borough,).— For stealing, 14th or 15th inst., a silver watch, key winding, " Plan Watch" and " J. Cox" on inside of outer case, a silver curb pattern chain attached; and 5s. 6d. — A MAN, who gave the name of LEONARD TOMS, age about 24, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair light, clean shaved; wearing bandsman's uniform of the Gloucestershire Regiment, sometimes wears a dust coat. Stated he had been wounded in South Africa and that he had just left Netley Hospital. He left behind a field service cap, " No. 5558 " thereon. Absconded 15th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Eacock, Wey- mouth. ESSEX. 19.— Chelmsford ( County).— For stealing, 21st inst., a " Sanspareil" bicycle, 26 in. frame, upturned handle bars, front rim brake, Dunlop tyres, Westwood rims, enamelled, heavy gold lines, 70 gear, ^ in. pitch roller chain, 4 rnbber pedals. No. 21583, Brooks's B 10 saddle— A MAN, age 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, com- plexion fresh, round face, hair and slight mous- tache dark ; dress, dark jacket and vest, light trousers, dark cap. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. HER TFORDSHIRE. 20.— Hemel Hempstead ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) a bicycle— W I L L I A M SMITH, age 33, height ' 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, wearing dark clothes. An engine driver, travels with round- abouts. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hemp- stead. 21.— Hertford ( County).— On commitment warrants for assault on police, disorderly conduct and refusing to quit licensed premises— GEORGE MATTHEWS, age 25, height 5 ft, 9 in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( cut short with fringe in front) brown, eyes hazel; dress, dark jacket and vest, light trousers, coloured silk wrapper, light cap, brown boots, wearing a silver buckle ring. A native of Hatfield. Escaped from custody 25th inst. Information to Supt. Shore, Hertford. 22.— Ware ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, between 19th ult. and 3rd inst., at Buntingford— F. BURNS ( sup- posed false), age 68, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, stoops slightly, complexion dark, aquiline nose, hair ( thin and slightly bald), moustache and beard grey, eyes ( left glass) brown, 3rd and 4th right fingers contracted; dress, dark tweed jacket suit with thin white stripes, dark Chesterfield overcoat, brown soft felt hat, brown spats, lace shoes. A native of Norwich. He stated that he was a colonel in the army, and that he was eiqjiloyed by the War Office to survey the country. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Duke, Ware. 23.— St. Albans ( City).— For embezzlement — WILLIAM EDWARD BARD KN, age 30, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, feminine voice, scar right elbow, back of right hand and back of head. Appearance of a stableman. Native of Hastings. Was sentenced to 4 months imprisonment at Watford, 18th September, 1900, for larceny ( bailee). Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Blatch, St. Albans. KENT. 24. — Ashford ( County). — HENRY ALFRED HINKLEY, Case No. 26, 17th inst., not now wanted. Warrant withdrawn. 25.— Canterbury ( County).— For leaving his children chargeable to the common fund of the Blean Poor Law Union— ALFRED DAWES, age 37 or 38, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, thin face, several pock marks thereon, sunken cheeks, hair and eyes dark brown ; dress, black diagonal suit, black hard felt hat with mourning band, usually wears a piece of blue ribbon in his coat. A painter and house decorator. Speaks at gospel meetings. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jacobs, County Police Office, Canterbury. 26.— Folkestone ( Borough).— For stealing, 21st inst., a silver watch and chain ( recovered)— A MAN who gave the name of ZENO KOHL- MAN, a Dane, age about 22, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair brown, clean shaved, rather flat feet; dress, dark brown mixture suit, black hard felt hat with broad brim, old lace boots. Stated he was a photo- grapher. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Reeve, Folke- stone. LANARKSHIRE. 27.— Hamilton ( Burgh)— For culpable homi- cide, 25th inst.— A MAN, age about 23, height 5 ft. 6 to 8 in., hair brown, clean shaved, large burn mark back of one hand, speaks with Scotch accent; dress, blue serge jacket suit, regatta shirt, check cap. Supposed a miner. Information to Chief Constable Millar, Hamil- ton, N. B. LANCASHIRE. 28. — Liverpool ( City). — For stealing a lady's 3- stone diamond ring ( recovered) ; and a single stone diamond ring, split shank, weight of I diamond cts., makers initials " T. P." inside and " 68443 " scratched inside— A MAN, who gave the name of E. VODICKA, age about 25, height 5 ft. 5 in., well built, square shoulders, complexion rather pale, hair dark, moustache light, speaks broken English ; dress, square cut navy blue jacket, dark trousers and vest. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. 29.— Bootle ( Borough).— For stealing, be- tween 1st April and 7th inst., a lady's 9 ct. gold neckchain, small links, gold heart shape pendant, with cluster of diamonds one side, attached ; 1 round silver brooch, set two rows of brilliants ; 1 18 et. gold brooch, shape of a true lover's knot; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold ring, set turquoise ( one turquoise a slightly different shade from others) ; a quantity of white and cream coloured Honiton lace ( including a dress front Y shape, and a collar), and £ 2 6s. 8d.— ELIZABETH ROBERTS, age 30, height 5 ft., complexion pale, hair red; dress, supposed black jacket, light blue dress, black sailor hat. A domestic servant. Absconded 7th inst. Will probably call at Rescue Homes of the Salvation Army. Information to the Chief Constable, Bootle. 30.— Clitheroe ( Borough).— For stealing a gold watch ( recovered)— ISRAEL SHORROCKS, alias HARDING ( supposed false), age about 50, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache turning grey, scar on right side chin, right wrist, flesh lump about 3 in. long on left side, anchor tattooed on right arm, supposed a basket of flowers on left arm, right arm disabled ; dress, black coat, dark vest, light trousers and cap, may be wearing brown fustian trousers. Stated he had been invalided home from South Africa, and recently discharged from Netley Hospital. Information to Chief Constable Clayton, Clitheroe. 31.— Warrington ' Borough).— For bigamy — WILLIAM BROMLEY, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion dark, hair ( thin on top) dark brown, turning grey, moustacke sandy, large red mark over right eyebrow, blue scar on bridge of nose, of smart appearance. A puddler or fitter, is believed to have served in the Army. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Talbot, War- rington. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. £ 2 REWARD. 32.— Newtown ( County).— For deserting his wife and family— JAMES DODD, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey. A blacksmith; native of Shrewsbury. May be found on public works. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the GuardiaMS of the Newtown and Llanidloes Union, to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of Dodd. Information to the Chief Constable of Mont- gomeryshire, Newtown. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 33. — Wellingborough ( County). — For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 8th and 9th ult.— WALTER JEFFREYS, age about 18, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, hair and eyes brown ; dress, dark grey tweed ( double- breasted) jacket, white breeches, brown leather leggings, black hard felt hat, may be wearing a light dust coat. A tramping groom. Native of Mascott, near Daventry. Warrant issued. 34.— Wellingborough ( County). — For stealing, 6th inst., a lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 1137451, flowered dial, engraved back, and a 9 ct. gold curb pattern chain— JACK ALLEN, alias HERRING, age about 36, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion, hair, thick moustache, and eyes dark, bow legged; dress, dark jacket and vest, light check trousers, blue muffler with white spots, dark cap, carried a leather apron. A tramping blacksmith. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Alexander, Welling- borough. SHROPSHIRE. 35.— Bridgnorth ( County)— For stealing, 12th inst., a pair of steps ( recovered)— THOMAS BROMLEY, age about 45, height about 5 ft. 10 in., red face, hair ( cut short) light brown or sandy ( turn- ing grey), whiskers and moustache about 3 weeks' growth, dark sandy, eyes usually red or bloodshot; dress, dark jacket, dark cardigan do., black vest, brown cord trousers, dark grey cap, lace boots, all old; a native of Shrewsbury. He obtains employment at farm houses, and stays at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walters, Bridgnorth. TUESDAY, JUNE - 219, 1901. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 scars back of neck and head, mole left side of neck. Sentenced at Aberdeen High Court, 26th June, 1894, to 5 years penal servitude for fraud. Previously convicted at York, Lincoln, Sheffield, and Beverley. See Case No. 18, 17th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Benzies, Consett. PORTRAIT OF A PERSON IN CUSTODY. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 37 — N Division.— For obtaining £ 30 by false pretences— JAMES STORRIE ANDERSON, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion dark, hair black, clean shaved, eyes brown, impediment 38.— Ym Division. — Escaped from H. M. prison, Hollowav, between 11th and 12th inst., while awaiting trial for housebreaking — CHARLES WALTER MARSH, alias CHARLES PASCIILOW, Reg. No. 12619 M., a German, ( nearly bald) dark, moustache brown, large bunion on right big toe, walks heavier with left foot than with right, is fond of betting; dress, when last seen, grey jacket suit and cap. A sorting clerk and telegraphist, The photograph was taken about 10 years ago. Warrant issued. • Information to the Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. DURHAM. inst., and No. 65,10th inst. Is believed to have been previously convicted, and his antecedents are required for information of the Court. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office. New Scotland Yard, S. W. in speech ; wears a light drab covert coat and black hard felt hat, sometimes a dark overcoat and silk hat. A native of Aberdeen. Warrant issued. age 26, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion pale, hair light, eyes grey, mole front of right shoulder, cut scar left eyebrow, 2 moles front of left forearm, scar right groin, is suffering from venereal disease, walks with a quick step ; dress, dark grey Raglan overcoat, blue serge jacket, fancy vest, dark striped trousers, dark grey soft felt hat, button boots. Is an expert bicycle thief. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. DEVONSHIRE. 39.— Tavistock { County).— For stealing 9th inst., a postal letter, the property of His Majesty's Postmaster General — ALBERT ERNEST JAMES MARTIN, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 in., inclined to be stout, complexion florid, hair 40.— Consett { Comity).— For larceny ( bailee) — Expiree THOMAS WHITWORTH, alias JAMES UN WIN, GEORGE JOHNSTONE, JOHN ROGERS, GEORGE LAMB, and JOHN DRURY, age 54, height 5 ft. 11£ in., complexion sallow, hair grey ( bald), eyes hazel, D left side, METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 36— B Division.— Awaiting sentence at North London Sessions, 4th prox.— GEORGE HOWARD, alias G. CLAYTON, Case No. 44, 3rd 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1901. STAFFORDSHIRE. 41.— Lichfield { County). — For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 26th ult.— ERNEST LUDLOW, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion ruddy, hair and moustache light brown; dress, black morning coat and vest, grey tweed trousers, hard hat, may be wearing a blue serge suit. He represented that he was an architect— K. LUDLOW, age 32, height 5 ft., com- plexion pale, hair dark ; dress, black dress, black rough cloth cape, black and white plaid lining, toque hat, trimmed bright gold colour velvet and violets. Stated she was the wife of above. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barrett, Lichfield. 42.— Longton ( County).— For embezzling, 7th inst., £ 5;>, viz., 5 £ 10 Bank of England ( Bir- mingham) notes, Nos. 67371, 67372, 67373, 67374, 67375, and 1 £ 5 note— JOHN HERBERT CLARK, age 26, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, short sighted, wears glasses; dress, dark grey suit, light dust coat, plaid cap, lace boots. A native of Bradford, Yorks. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. 43.— Tetienhall ( County).— For shooting, with intent to do grevious bodily harm, at Ford- houses, 23rd ult.— JOHN KAYE, age 20, height 5 ft. 7| in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, prominent nose, dimple on chin, slight scar back of left hand ; wearing black jacket and vest, brown cap ( all old). A labourer ; native of Swindon. Information to Supt. Price, Tettenhall. 14. — Newcastle - under - L yme ( Borough).— For stealing, 12th inst., a metal watch and chain ( recovered)— DANIEL WIL- LIAMS, a Welshman, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, thin features, hair and moustache light; dress, brown suit and peak cap. A collier or navvy. Is accompanied by a woman, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion swarthy, thin face, hair and eyes dark; dress, grey skirt, dark green jacket, red and blue shawl. A native of Wrexham. Information to Chief Constable Stirling, New- castle- under- Lyme. SURREY. 45.— Chertsey ( County).— For obtaining food by false pretences, 6th inst., at Weybridge— J. M. BARBER, alias " CAPTAIN," age 25, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow; rather high cheek bones, hair black, clean shaved, eyes brown, large teeth ( discoloured); dress, brown Norfolk jacket, dark trousers, black tie, white straw hat, all much worn. Is a deserter from the 1st Dragoons, frequents hotels, and is fond of talking of the South African War. Has been previously convicted. Absconded 11th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. 46.— Guildford ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— A WOMAN, who gave the name of SARAH JOHNSON, age 26 ( looks younger), rather short stout build, complexion pale, hair dark ; dress, black skirt, short black double- breasted jacket, black hat with flower at side, black veil. A domestic servant. She calls at registry offices, asks to be supplied with names of persons who require servants, accepts a situation and obtains money for the purpose of paying her fare home. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Page, Guildford. 47.— Hersham ( County). — For non- pay- ment of maintenance arrears— HARRY NIXON, age 31, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, full face, hair light brown, moustache dark brown, eyes brown, broad forehead; dress, grey coat, moleskin trousers, dark cap. A labourer or gardener ; native of Hersham. May be found on public works. Absconded about 28th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Boon, Hersham. SUSSEX ( East). iS.— Uckfield ( County).— For embezzling £ 10— FREDERICK BANNiSTER, age 47 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, may be clean shaved, eyes light blue ; dress, light brown coat and vest, yellow breeches, drab colour box cloth gaiters, grey cap, heavy boots. A farm bailiff ; native of Wadhurst. Has served in the army. Had with him a " Royal " plated bicycle. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Criddle, Uckfield. 49.— Hove ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences LESLIE, alias FRERE, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion, hair, and eyes dark, lisps; wearing black clothes, large black straw hat with largo bow in front. She calls on the principals of ladies' schools, representing herself as a Royal Red Cross nurse just returned from South Africa, and is desirous of arranging for the education of a neice. She then states that her brother who accompanied her to the railway station omitted to hand her back her purse which contained her return ticket. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. SUSSEX ( West). 50.— Midhurst ( County).— For obtaining a quantity of oats by false pretences, 2nd inst., at Terwick— ALFRED NORMAN ( supposed false), age about 40, height about 5 ft. 8 in., hair ( turning grey) and moustache dark; dress, light Scotch tweed suit and cap, dust coat. He answers newspaper advertisements, stating he has a poultry farm, and asks that goods may be forwarded to him by rail, carriage paid. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Goldring, Midhurst. WARWICKSHIRE. 51.— Warwick ( County).— For rape, 12th inst.— WILLIAM HENRY LINFORTH, age 20, height 5 ft. 8£ in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown; dress, dark clothes and cap. A native of Birmingham.— HARRY J. BILLYARD, age 18, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, cross flags and wreath front of right forearm ; dress, dark clothes and cap. A native of West Hartlepool. Both are deserters from the Warwickshire Regiment. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Ravenhall, Warwick. WILTSHIRE. 52.— Swindon ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, 17th inst., a lady's old- fashioned twisted long gold chain ; 1 pair gold plated oval sleeve links, chased ; 1 bunch of keys, including a latch key stamped, " Holt" ; 1 pair dark grey trousers— A MAN, age 19 or 20, height about 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion, hair and eyes dark ; dress, black suit and cap, black satin and grey check reversible tie, cyclingshoes, wearing a steel chain. Had with him a bicycle, black enamelled, with 2 brakes ( 1 a patent electric). Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. 53.— Trowbridge ( County).— For embez- zling various sums of money— WALTER FRED PARSONS, age 26, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes ( supposed) blue, wears glasses with gold frame, slouching gait, turns his feet outwards, nose and upper lip slightly turned up ; dress, blue serge suit, sometimes a light grey Norfolk coat, light trousers with dark stripes, brown leather gaiters, plaid cap or black bowler hat, wore a gold ring, set black stone with white stripe in centre, on right little finger. A draper's assistant; native of Pewsey, Wilts. Has been employed as a cycle agent. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Tyler, Trowbridge. WORCESTERSHIRE. 54.— Malvern ( County).— For obtaining 32 carpet pattern lengths, yds. each, by false pre- tences, 9th March last— FOSTER MARTIN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue, of good address; dress, brown sacque jacket suit. He wrote to a firm, stating he was about to take a house in the neighbourhood, asked that samples of carpet be forwarded to him for selection, which he afterwards disposed of. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harrison, Malvern. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 55.— Bridlington ( County).— For stealing, 25th inst., a " Psycho" road racer safety bicycle, recently enamelled, 25 in. frame, smooth Dunlop tyres, newly rubbered, dropped handle bars, cork handles, 1 in. pitch roller chain, Westwood rims, rat- trap pedals with toe clips, lady's Lamplough saddle, coil springs, no brake or mudguards— A MAN, age about 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., clean shaved ; dress, blue serge suit, light check cap. Information to Supt. Cooper, Bridlington. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 56.— Leeds ( County).— For obtaining £ 7 Is , by false pretences at Shadwell, 15th inst.— W. 0. KIRKLAND, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair, moustache, and slight side whiskers brown. An oilcake and cattle spice traveller. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Tebbutt, County Buildings, Park Street, Leeds. 57 .— Otley ( County). — For stealing, 18th inst., at Ilkley, a bicycle, 24 in. frame, enamelled white aluminium, 82 gear, 28 in. wheels, rat- trap pedals, slightly dropped handle bars, Warwick racing tyres, with ncfa- slipping band on front, right seat stay filed at bottom to admit free wheel being fitted, wheel rims enamelled black, brown saddle, divided top, " X2," maker " Hunt" thereon— By A MAN, age 19 or 20, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion dark, slight impediment of speech ; wearing dark clothes. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Strain, Otley. 58.— Bradford ( City). — For stealing a bicycle ( recovered)— MATTHEW H. MIDDLE- BROOK, age 29 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 6 in., stiff build, complexion sallow, hair black, mous- tache ( cut short) dark, eyes dark brown. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Bradford. 59 — Leeds ( City).- Yor stealing ( bailee) £ 19 2s. 4d.— GEORGE SAMUEL WALKER, age 32, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stiff build, complexion and slight moustache dark, hair black, wrinkles on fore- head, bad teeth, walks erect; dress, black coat and vest, black and grey check trousers, black billy- cock hat. May be found working as an electrician, watch and jewellery repairer, or an insurance collector and canvasser. Warrant issued. Information to Major Tarry, Chief Constable, Leeds. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 60.— A Division.— Awaiting sentence at North London Sessions, 4th prox., charged with stealing a bicycle— CHARLES BROWN ( sup- posed false), age 20, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, 2 dots tattooed on right forearm, 1 on left forearm, several moles on arms and back ; dress, dark Chesterfield overcoat, blue serge jacket and vest, black trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A native of London. 61.— S Division.— Remanded till 3rd prox., for stealing, 14th inst., 24 silver forks; 12 do. table- spoons ; 24 do. dessert- spoons ; 24 do. tea- spoons ; 4 do. fruit- spoons; 6 do. goblets; 2 do. coffee urns ; 1 do. sugar basin; 1 do. tea service ( tray, sugar basin, hot water jug, cream jug); 1 do. soup ladle ; 1 do. teapot, " A. E. R." on each ; 2 silver mantle plates; 4 large do. ornamental spoons; 2 large ornamental plates, loving cup design ; 2 silver candlesticks ; 1 small silver gilt sugar bowl; 1 silver cigar box," A. II. R." thereon ; 1 gold neck chain, lapis- lazuli drops ; 1 plain gold brooch; 1 gold bracelet, blue enamel ; 1 do. pendant, set diamonds; 1 lady's gold watch, No. 13354; 1 do. chain— ADOLlJH AMMON, alias FRITZ LEHMAN, KARL BERGER, and BECKTIIOLD, age 24, height 6 ft,, complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes blue, several scars on right shin, one on right knee; dress, blue over- coat, jacket and vest, grey tweed trousers, grey cap, patent leather shoes. A native of Bremen ; was employed as a butler. Supposed wanted in the provinces. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ESSEX. 62.— Thorpe ( County)— Remanded till 3rd prox., charged with shopbreaking and stealing leather— WILLIAM ADAMS, age 31, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes ( cast in right) grey, scar right arm; dress, brown check tweed suit, dark cap, heavy lace boots. A shoe- maker ; native of Marylebone, London. — THOMAS THIPTHORP, age 48, height 5 ft. 11| in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar left groin ; dress, light check coat and vest, cord trousers, brown felt hat, lace boots. A bricklayer ; native of Prittlewell. Both supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Jones, Thorpe. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. < 53.— staple Hill ( County).— Committed for trial at next Gloucester Quarter Sessions, for larceny— Licence- holder JOHN ROBERTS, alias KELLY, Office No. 3160- 00, age 27, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel ( squints left), moles on back and chest, scar fore- head, ruptured right side. A labourer ; native of Manchester. Sentenced at Sheffield Sessions, 14th January, 1897, to 5 years penal servitude for shopbreaking. Licenced 23rd November last, X 9. Supposed wanted elsewhere. I Information to Supt. Cook, Staple Hill. TUESDAY, JUNE 31, 1901. THE POLICE GAZETTE. HER TFORDSHIRE. 64.— Hertford ( County).— Committed for trial at the ensuing Quarter Sessions, charged with larceny ( till)— ALICE MURRAY, alias JESSIE and KATE GRAY, age 35, height 5ft., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, hairy mote left jaw, small scar under right ear, small mole inside left upper arm ; dress, fawn colour cape, old chocolate colour dress. A ramp. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Shore, Hertford. ISLE OF WIGHT. 65. — Newport { County). — Committed for trial at next Hants assizes, 28th prox., for larceny and forgery, MARY AURORA alias MARGARET ANN or MAY WALKER ( see Case No. 24, 17th inst.), found in her possession a lady's open face gold keyless watch, gold figured dial, black figures, No. 24423, chased back, with swivel, black bow- shaped brooch and 3 trinkets ( 1 white bone opera glass, 1 horse's hoof, 1 pot with 3 legs) attached; 1 lady's open face Geneva gun metal keyless watch, No. 14637; 1 silver thimble ; 1 lady's turquoise dress ring, 7 settings; 1 do., emerald and pearl ( 1 emerald and 2 stones missing) ; 1 9 ct. keeper ring ; 1 ring case, " Reid & Sons, Goldsmiths to the Queen, New- castle- on- Tyne" ; 1 pair folding nail scissors ; and 2 pawntickets relating to 2 gold bangles, fancy ring, watch, gold Albert, and bracelet, pledged at Southampton, 15th February last. ( See Case No. 47, 31st August, and No. 27, 7th September, 1900.) Previously convicted at Scarborough and Bridlington, supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Ayres, Quay Street, Newport. LANCASHIRE. 66.— Widnes { County).— Remanded till 3rd prox., charged with stealing 18s. — THOMAS PATRICK CARROLL, age 22, height 4 ft. 11£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, rings tattooed on 2nd, 3rd, and 4th left fingers, W. C. back, and tulip inside left forearm, dot between left thumb and forefinger, burn mark back left wrist, birthmark top of right shoulder ; dress, black serge jacket and trousers, blue serge vest, red and white cotton scarf, brown and white plaid cap, lace boots. A native of Widnes. Information to Supt. Keighley, Widnes. WORCESTERSHIRE. 67.— Malvern { County).— Remanded till 4th prox., charged with stealing a watch, 26th inst.— GEORGE KNIGHT, age 40, height 5 ft. 4^ in., complexion fair, hair brown, moustache sandy, eyes blue; dress, dark grey jacket and vest, brown cord trousers, brown cap. States he is a native of Portsmouth. Was discharged from the Royal Horse Artillery at Aldershot, 12th March last, and has since been working as a cattle drover. Information to Supt. Harrison, Malvern. 68.— Worcester { County). — Remanded till 5th prox., charged with larceny ( servant), at Wichenford, 20th inst.— WILLIAM STUDLEY, age 36 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 8| in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey, small mole right side of jaw, fleshy mole between shoulder blades ; dress, short brown tweed jacket, grey tweed vest and trousers, grey cloth cap, strong lace boots. A farm bailiff, game keeper, & c.; native of Wellington, Somerset. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Wasley, County Police Office, Worcester. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT fc. 69.— Y Division.—^ inst., a plain gold band, set 4 rows of garnets ; 2 gold brooches ( 1 set garnets; 1 with coral at each end, round fancy pattern); 1 pair gold earrings, set garnet in centre ; 3 gold rings ( 1 lady's half- hoop, set large diamond in centre, 2 smaller ones both sides ; 1 dress, set diamond in centre, surrounded with pearls, pearls each side of cluster; 1 gipsy, set pearl in centre, coral each side) ; 1 lady's oval gold brooch, in- wide, white enamelled panel in centre with 3 small birds under glass ; 1 pair gold earrings, small bird under glass of each. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W\ BERKSHIRE. 70. — Reading { Borough). — 25th inst., a bicycle, recently enamelled, Dunlop front tyre, Midland back tyre, flat handle bar, cork handles, Middlemore saddle, rubber pedals, block chain, no mudguards. Information to Capt. Henderson, Chief Con- stable, Reading. BUCKINGHA MSH. RE. 71.— High Wycombe { Borough).— 18th inst., a lady's half- hoop diamond ring, 5 stones, stock No. " 20627 " scratched inside. Information to Head Constable Sparling, High Wycombe. DORSETSHIRE. 72.— Weymouth { Borough).— 8th inst., an American pneumatic safety bicycle, transfer on head, " Warrilow, Weston- super- Mare," 24 in. frame, raised handle bar, cork handles, 1 in. pitch block chain, new rubber pedals, 28£ in. front wheel, 28f in. back wheel, Warwick tandem tyres, black leather saddle, lamp and bell attached, no brake or mudguards— By A MAN, age about 24, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown ; dress, naval uniform, " H. M. S. Boscawen" on cap ribbon. Information to Chief Constable Eacock, Wey- mouth. ESSEX. 73.— Epping{ County).— 22nd inst., 2 bicycles, 1st, a lady's pneumatic, " No. 8249 " on bottom bracket, 26- in. wheels, Dunlop tyres, usual parts plated, cork and tortoise- shell handles, Brooks's saddle, bell rather rusty, white celluloid pump and tool bag attached ; 2nd, a pneumatic, painted olive green, No. 10769, 30- in. front, 28- in. back wheel, Dunlop tyres, usual parts plated, cork and ivory handles, makers, Elswick & Co., Newcastle- on- Tyne, Patterson saddle, King of the Road lamp, and flat tool bag attached. Information to Supt. Womack, Epping. 74. — Southend- on - Sea { County).— 26th inst., by housebreaking, a gold Waltham lever watch, white dial, gold hands, chased back, long bow; 1 pair gold earrings, pink coral in centre ; 1 set gold sleeve links; 1 do. studs, engraved tops; 1 gold stud ; 1 gold pin, small diamond in centre; 1 do., set catseye; 1 lady's gold wedding ring ( worn); 1 do. keeper ring ; 1 do. dress ring, set 5 pink corals ; 1 gold oval locket, small chain attached ; 1 small gold brooch, set green stone; 1 flat silver bracelet, about an inch wide ; 1 pair silver bangles, acorn end of one, knob on other ; 1 brooch made of a franc piece, and gilded ; 1 pair silver earrings, made from a Dutch coin; 1 old- fashioned silver tea- spoon ; 1 small round silver brooch, a beehive embossed in centre; 1 cheque book on the London and South Western Bank, Stepney Branch ; 1 pass book. Information to Supt, Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea. HAMPSHIRE. 75.— Basingstoke { County).— 24th inst., a pneumatic safety bicycle, " The City," makers, F. W. Reynolds & Co., London, Westwood hollow rims, barrel hubs, Dunlop tyre front, A. B. tyre back wheel, Gerrads' block chain, flat handle bar, large bell and plated Dunlop pump attached. Information to Supt. Hale, Basingstoke. KENT. 76.— Maidstone { Borough).— 23rd inst., by housebreaking, a lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 77437, chased back with space for initials, white dial, pink flowers thereon, gold hands, main spring broken, snake pattern silver chain, ball and cross at end, attached ; 1 gold whip and horseshoe brooch, ivy leaves in centre ; 1 gold locket, " Faith, hope, and charity" on face, edged with black, containing hair back and front; 1 pair silver sugar tongs. Information to the Chief Constable, Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 77.— Bootle { Borough).— 21st inst., by house- breaking, a lady's .18 carat gold dress ring, set 3 diamonds and 4 diamond cuttings; 1 do., set turquoise in centre, ruby each side ( 1 ruby missing); 1 rolled gold bracelet twisted heart shape, set 2 small diamonds, fastens with clasp, small safety chain attached ; 1 gold curb bracelet, 2 small hearts at top, set 2 diamonds, fastens with clasp, large gold foreign coin attached ; 2 silver salts, square pattern, chased; 1 silver mustard pot, square pattern, chased, with blue glass container ; 2 small silver pepper boxes, pear- shape ; 4 silver salts, fluted edges, stands on 3 small knobs ; 8 silver salt spoons, round handles with balls at end; 1 do. mustard do.; 4 silver jam spoons, chased ; 6 silver apostle spoons ; 6 electro- plated fruit spoons, pineapple pattern ; 1 electro- plated sugar sifter to match; 1 meerschaum pipe, straight stem, plain bowl, amber mouthpiece; 1 lady's long gold chain, short links with niche on each link; 1 gold round locket, scalloped edge, old fashioned, containing photograph of a gentleman ; 1 lady's 18 carat gold dress ring, set 3 pearls, sur- rounded by turquoise. 78.— Bootle { Borough).— Between 21st and 22nd inst., by shopbreaking^ black leather covered case, with white satin lining, containing 36 very light 9 ct. gold dress rings, with imitation diamond, ruby, and emerald settings; 1 lady's 9 ct. gold dress ring, set 5 corals; 6 do., various settings; 5 9 ct. gold signet rings, red and green stone settings; 3 pairs of sleeper earrings; 6 metal albert chains, fancy patterns ; 3 sheath knives, stamped, " Pro- lific, Warranted, Sheffield." Information to the Chief Constable, Bootle. 79 — Salford { Borough). — 19th inst., by shopbreaking, 3 small fancy china clocks, white dials, 6 in. high, 3 in. wide ; 1 small black marble do., granite corners, white dial, 9 in. by 6 in.; 4 electro- plated glass jelly dishes, 2 with red, 2 with white borders; 2 jam dishes, 1 red, other blue glass ; 3 electro- plated cruets, 2 square. 1 round ; 2 pairs of Sheffield- plated candlesticks, round bottoms, 12 in. high ; 1 Sheffield- plated candle- stick ; 1 pair do. snuffers and tray; 1 do. salver, 10 in. in diameter; 1 electro- plated tea- pot ; 1 do. butter cooler; 4 red cloth mantle borders, crewel work thereon ; 12 silk mufflers, various patterns; 6 shepherd plaid silks; 12 knives, square white handles ; 12 do. dessert; 12 do., round black handles, maker " Hulley, Sheffield," stamped thereon ; 1 pair of earrings, No. 859, LU ; 1 gold signet ring, No. 843, LU ; 1 lady's red stone safety brooch ; 1 gold brooch, No. 988, H/ T; 1 rolled gold Albert; 1 lady's dress ring, No. 1037, N/ T ; 1 22 ct. wedding ring, No. 608, LU/-; 1 gold brooch, marked DO, No. 991; 1 lady's gold dress ring, No. 796, D/- ; 19 ct. gold garnet ring, No. 695, LO/ U ; 1 do. signet, No. 775, D/ U ; 1 lady's gold dress ring, No. 568, N/ N ; 1 do., No. 902, H/-; 1 do., No. 1026, H/-; 1 18 ct. do., No. 645, S/ U ; 1 22 ct. gold wedding ring, No. 921, LN/- ; 1 lady's dress ring, No. 915, J/- ; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold dress ring, No. 622, U/ U ; 1 22 ct. gold wedding ring, No. 929, LJ/ L; 1 dress ring, No. 967, N/- ; 1 lady's do., No. 545, J/ N ; 1 lady's rolled gold chain, No. 1024, R/ H ; 1 rolled gold double Albert; 14 keeper rings, various numbers, and with some of the following letters, NJDLHRUTS; 15 dress rings, various Nos. and letters ; 9 22 ct. gold wedding rings. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. SHROPSHIRE. 80.— Church Stretton { County).— 18th inst., by shopbreaking, at Bishops Castle, a cash box containing about £ 40; 1 Cheltenham Bank cheque for £ 20, dated 23rd May, drawn by W. R. Jones, payable to C. Waidson ; 1 cheque, g 7538, dated 18th May, 1901, on the Ludlow Branch of Lloyd's Bank, drawn to self or order, signed and endorsed William F. Plowden; 1 cheque for £ 13 15s., drawn by J. S. Price, payable to and endorsed R. Ward ; 1 Newtown Bank cheque for £ 1 9s. 8d., drawn by H. E. Williams, payable to C. Waidson ; 1 £ 5 note, Oswestry Branch North and South Wales Bank, signed J. Y. Williams ; 1 £ 5 note, Bishops Castle Branch of North and South Wales Bank, signed F. Temple; 1 Post Office Order for £ 2 lis. lid., issued at Church- stoke, from Miss Bunford, payable to C. Waidson. Information to Supt. Barnett, Church Stretton. SUFFOLK ( East). 81.— Ipswich { Borough).— 26th inst,, by shopbreaking, 12 lady's 9 ct. gold fancy rings, hall marked, stock marked o/ t, o/ m, or o/ u ; 88 gold keeper rings ( 4 marked m/ t or m/ u; 28 s/ t and s/ u, 4 v/ t and b/ t, 4 t/-, 4 o/ m or o/ t, 8 w/ t or b/ t, 8 e/ t, 4 s/-, 4 t/ x or v/ t, 4 s/ t or t/-, 4 e/ t or s/-, 4 s/- or s/ t, 3 or 4 fancy lovers knot, or buckle, marked b/ t or u/ t, 4 plain, b/- or v/) ; 44 ladies' 9 ct. gold fancy rings ( 4 marked t/ x or v/ t, 4 m/ t or b/-, 4 m/ u or e/-, 4 e/ t or s/, 8 o/ m or o/ t, 4 s/ t or t/ x, 4 m/ t or e/-, 4 s/- or s/ t, 4 e/ t or s/ t); 43 9 ct. hall marked gold wedding rings ( 4 m/- and m/ t, 8 e/- and e/ t, 12 v/ t or b/-, 4 e/ t, m/ t and e/-, 8 e/ t or s/-, 4 o/- and s/ t, 1 v/ t or t/ x, 1 z/-, 1 v/ t or b/ t); 36 9 ct. gold signet rings, majority have ordinary signet stone, remainder plain gold pattern, mostly shield and heart shaped, marked ( 3 m/ t and m/-, 13 e/ t or s/-, 8 s/ t or t/-, 3 t/ x or v/-, 6 b/ t or u/ t, 3 o/- or o/ t); 16 IS ct. gold keeper rings ; 1 lady's 9 ct. gold knot ring, b/-; 2 do. keepers, s/ t, s/-; 1 22 do. wedding, f/ tx; 1 9 do. fancy ring, t/ x ; 10 9 ct. wedding, s/ t, b/ t, z/ t, b/-, s/-, v/-, f/ o/ in and m/ t; 1 gold carved cornelian brooch; 1 do. earrings to match; 10 9 ct. gold brooches, fancy patterns ; 1 do. earrings to match, plain pattern; 2 ladies' gold Alberts; 2 gold Alberts; 3 ladies' Geneva watches ; 2 do., gold keyless; 1 do. silver Geneva bracelet watch ; 2 gold Geneva watches ; 3 silver English levers; 5 do. Genevas ; 1 silver lever ; 13 silver Alberts ; 30 do. rings; 1 do. cigarette case; 6 9 ct. gold pins ( 1 large cameo) ; 1 dark blue double- breasted check suit, size 5. Information to the Chief Constable, Ipswich. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE FKIDAY, MAY 17, 1901. WO ROES TERSHIRE. 82.— Sparkhill { County).— 20th inst., 4 silver watches ( 1 English lever. No. 38497, white dial, black figures; 1 lever, No. 162651; 1 do., maker " Davis, King William Street, City of London" on dial, no cap; 1 keyless, No. 6930, white dial, plain case). Information to Supt. Chard, Kings Heath, or to Inspector Griffin, Sparkhill. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 83.— Bridlington ( County).— Between 13th February last and 18th inst., 5 ladies' gold rings ( 1 half- hoop, set 5 diamonds, claw setting ; 1 set 3 diamonds, star sotting ; 1 broad, signs of Zodiac thereon ; 1 twisted, small balls across top ; 1 fine gold chain, lover's knot pattern, heart attached) ; 1 gold curb bangle ; 1 gold padlock, " H. S. N. K. to J. N." engraved thereon; 1 lady's gold Albert, curb pattern, with square seal ( 1 side dark, other gold) attached; 1 half sovereign ( supposed Jubilee) made into an appendage ; 3 gold studs, embossed tops. Information to Supt. Cooper, Bridlington. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 84.— Ma/ ton ( County).— 16th inst., a " Royal Triumph " road racer, pneumatic safety bicycle, black enamelled, 24 in. frame, " The Triumph " transfer on head and down tube, Westwood rims, Dunlop tyres, drop handle bars, cork handles, with white rims, ordinary block chain, chain side cranked in, rat- trap pedals, 7 in. square cranks, bell attached, no lamp or mudguards— by A MAN, age 20 to 25, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion dark, clean shaved ; dress, navy blue jacket suit and cap ; wearing a gold watch chain with 5 silver medals attached. Information to Supt. Silversides, Malton. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 85.— K Division.— 23rd inst., at Little Heath, a light bay gelding, 4£ years, 14 hands, white blaze down face ( about 4 in. wide near fore- head, £ in. wide near nose), hollow forehead, upright ears, long mane, tail docked, slightly over on forelegs, narrow streak on hind hoofs, back of hind fetlocks white, good action. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. MISCELLANEOUS. LANCASHIRE. 86.— Oldham ( Borough)— Left at a jeweller's shop, 18th inst. ( supposed stolen), 3 teapots ; 1 coffee do.; 1 water jug; 1 milk do. ; 2 sugar basins; 1 pair sugar tongs; 1 jam spoon ( all electro- plated) ; 2 silver serviette rings; 1 do. scent bottle; 2 do. buttonhooks; 1 do. shoe iron; some marked " F. A.," " A. A.," " F. and A. A." ; 1 morocco case ( containing 6 silver teaspoons ; 4 spectacle and eye glass cases, " ( J. Knott & Co., 22, Elliott Street, Liverpool " on one ; one marked " Blomley, 57, Newport Street, Bolton" ; one marked " Alloccilfdoro, Milano"); 2 pairs eye glasses ( 1 gold frame, other steel); 2 pairs steel framed spectacles; 1 gold bracelet; 1 do. locket, front blue enamelled, containing photograph of a gentleman ; 1 do. necklet; 1 do. brooch ; 1 lady's fancy steel Albert; 1 gun- metal bracelet; 1 metal and coloured enamel chain bracelet; 1 gold- plated dragon shape vesta box ; 1 9 ct. stud ; 1 lady's gold dress ring; 1 blue and brown print tea cosy ; 1 brown check waterproof hold- all; 1 morocco case containing a set of electro- plated fish carvers ; 1 electro- plated toast rack; 1 do. cruet stand. Information to Chief Constable Turner, Oldham. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. KENT. 87.— Cravesend ( Borough).— 25th inst., on the fore- shore, the body of A MAN, age about 40, length 5 ft. 10J in., stout build, hair brown ( slightly bald on top), moustache ginger ; dress, black melton overcoat, velvet collar, chain tab, blue serge jacket suit, button boots, black socks, white linen shirt, blue striped undervest, silk neckerchief, collar and large dark tie, gold ring set with light blue stone on right little finger ; found in pockets, two silver watch*?, 1 No." ggj" engraved, cylinder escapement, 8- hole jewelled, " Ed. de Kernel A Ostende " ; other No. " 5641," engraved, Remonter cylindre, 6 rubis, chain with appendage on end representing anchor, crossed sculls, surmounted with crown, S. R. N. A." stamped on front, attached; 1 pin, shape of sword handle, set with three white and two red stones ; 1 pair of eye- glasses ; 1 moustache comb ; 1 cigar holder in case ; key ; and studs. Information to Chief Constable Thointon, Gravesend. SUSSEX ( East). 88.— Hailsham ( County).— Found drowned, 14th inst., at Pevensey, the body of A WOMAN, age about 40, length 5 ft. 4 in., rather stout build, complexion dark, full face, hair black, eyes dark ; dress, black jacket, fur on collar, red blouse, brown mixture woollen dress, black sailor hat, old lace boots, wearing a strap about 2 in. wide on left wrist, and a wedding ring. Appearance of a tramping laundry woman. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Willard, Hailsham. APPREHENSIONS. 89.— Cardiganshire, Aberystwyth ( County).— RICHARD MORGAN, Case No. 9, 24th inst. 90.— Herefordshire, Ross ( County). BYRON JOHNS, Case No. 18, 8th February last. 91.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— ARTHUR BO WEN, Case No. 18,1st February last. 92. — Lancashire, Clitheroe ( Borough).— WILLIAM PARKER, Case No. 75, 11th December, 1896. 93. — Staffordshire, Tettenhall ( County).— JOHN PUGH, Case No. 34, 24th inst. 94.— Staffordshire, Newcastle- under' Lyme ( Borough). — LEONARD LOCKE, Case No. 42, 24th inst. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSION SOUGHT. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 95.— Newport ( Borough). — For stealing, 27th ult., a watch and chain ( recovered)— JOHN THOMAS PAWR, age 41, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, oval face, long nose, hair ( turning grey) brown, moustache reddish, eyes hazel, bad teeth, small brown mole left lower eye- lid, cut scar left side of upper lip, boil scar inside right forearm, speaks with a Devonshire accent, impediment in speech. Supposed a labourer; native of Brixham. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, Town Hall, Newport. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 96.— D Division.— 30th inst., by burglary, two tall candlesticks; 1 coffee pot; 1 sugar basin; 1 salt spoon ; 1 mustard do. ( all old- fashioned and plated); 1 old- fashioned sugar spoon and 1 pair of tongs ( silver); 1 new frieze overcoat, plain collar, " Hope" on tab; 1 black smooth cloth jacket; 1 portrait of a gentleman in court costume, painted in oil colours, supposed by Gainsborough, unframed ; 1 pair of blue serge trousers; 1 lady's gold watch, maker " Jay," in a blue lined velvet case, a turquoise and metal link chain attached. 97.— s Division.— 27th inst., by house- breaking— a lady's silver Geneva watch, chased back, gilt figures; 1 silver chain, long link pattern; 1 gold horseshoe pin, set 7 pearls, each pearl represents a nail, black frog on foot in centre; 1 gold bar brooch, set pearls ( minus pin); 1 old- fashioned curb pattern gold chain, with 3 gold seals attached ( 1 representing a man holding scales in hand); 1 gold watch key; 1 large oblong pattern old- fashioned gold cameo brooch ; 1 large gold pin, set silver; 1 lady's gold pin, shape of a walking stick ; 1 miniature photograph of a gentleman, in gilt frame ; and several 1887 Jubilee coins. 98.— V Division.— 28th inst., a pearl neck- lace, forming flowers, with drop between each, suspended from gold chain; 1 diamond and sapphire brooch, forming 2 crescents, set 3 pearls ( 2 deficient); 1 gold oval brooch ; 1 lady's gold watch, chased back, enamel flowers thereon, Arabic numerals, gold hands; 1 long thin gold neckchain ; 1 flat gold bangle, chased, " Beatrice Smith " scratched inside ; 1 gold signot ring, set square white stone, crest— swan with outspread wings ; 1 gold stud, set pearl ; 1 do., set diamond, gipsy setting; 2 do., set coral, spiral back ; 1 pair heavy gold sleeve- links, raised cherub on each ; 1 gold pin, shape of shamrock, diamond in centre, claw setting ; 1 gold plated safety pin, small bell pendant, " M. Generoso " thereon ; 1 pair silver sleeve links, chased ; 1 silver brooch, 2 horseshoes and spray of ivy thereon. 99.— X Division.— Between 25th and 29th inst., by housebreaking, a lady's white metal Vienesse watch, in green leather case, " M. B." in white metal letters on case ; 1 silver scent- bottle, " L. H." engraved on top, " I. M. S. M." and date en- graved on side ; 3 blue and white pique blouses and skirts; 1 green silk blouse ; 1 dark pilot cloth double breasted jacket; 1 black bearskin muff and collarette ; 12 linen hemstitched pocket hand- kerchiefs, " M. B." worked in corner ; 2 electro- plated engraved fruit knives, ivory handles; 4 forks ( 1 large, 3 small); 3 table and 3 dessert spoons, all electro- plated and engraved handles ; 3 dinner knives, ivory handles, " Brookes and Crookes, makers, Sheffield," stamped on blades. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ESSEX. 100. — Braintree ( County). — 23rd inst., a " Lea and Francis" road racer bicycle ( nearly new), new pattern Dunlop tyres, 26- in. frame, ramshorn handle bars, rat- trap pedals, small old pattern hubs, steering lock, small leaf pattern transfer on head, ho brake or mudguards. Information to Supt. Terry, Braintree. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND ESSEX. 101.— Colchester ( County).— 26th inst., on the railway between Stanway and Marks Tey, the body of a man ( decapitated), age about 45, length 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., complexion supposed fresh, hair, and moustache ( cut short) brown, eyes blue, ruptured left side, wearing a truss; dress, black diagonal frock coat and vest, ticket pocket inside, black buttons, " G. W. Rosenberg, Caledonian Road," on tab, new dark grey- striped trousers, black silk bow tie with white stripe, white shirt, pearl sleeve links, flesh colour vest and pants, brown socks marked with 3 black dots, black hard felt hat, lace shoes. Found in pockets a new white silk handkerchief with deep black border, 1 white handle pocket knife, 3 blades ( one broken). Information to Supt. Ackers, Colchester. APPREHENSIONS. 102.— Metropolitan Police District, A Division. — CHARLES NOBLE, Case No. 1, 24 th inst. 103.— Essex, Chelmsford ( County).— THOMAS LEWIS, Case No. 15, 10th inst. LONDON : PRINTED FOR HIS MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE BY J. J. KELIHKR 4 Co., LTD., 99, VICTORIA STREET, S. W.; 33, KINO WILLIAM STREET, B. C.; AND MARSHALSEA WORKS, S. H.