POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1901. VOL. XVIII., No. 1852. E3 Gr XT Xi 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should he addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will he inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon 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. Ill all cases where a reward is offered, the mime and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of 15*. per portrait, and of Is. 6d. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. 6. Every annouiwcmcnt, if for the apprehension of a person, must he guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent: and, if the name of such person is required to he inserted and no warrant is in fierce against him, the requisition must he signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 1. TI OX S. 7. A nnouncements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not lest rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and, as fur as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all eases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only ; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in ad ranee, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. E. B. HENBY, Editor. 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. 1718, September 28th, 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, J inuary 19th, 1900.) EDWARDS, GEORGE, alias AMERICAN FRANK. ( P. G., No. 1676, January 19th, 1900.) HALL. WILLIAM FLETCHER, diagnostician and public lecturer. ( P. G., No. 1828, July 5th, 1901.) 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. 1716, September 21st, 1900.) NICHOLSON INSTITUTE, Gunnersbury. ( P. G., No. 1686, February 23rd, 1900.) SEYMOUR, DR. HAMILTON. ( P. G., No. 1771, December 28th, 1900.) SNELL, ROBERTS, DUNLCP, 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. G., No. 1720, June 22nd, 1900.) TANQUEREY'S FREE PORTRAIT FRAUD. ( P. G., No. 1716, September 21st, 1900.) SPECIAL NOTICE. IDENTIFICATION OF PRISONERS. THE EDITOR requests that Chief Officers of Police, when forwarding for identification by the Metropolitan Police the Photographs and descrip- tive forms of Persons in custody, will please see that the specific offence is stated, e. g. :— Stealing £ 1,000 from bank ; stealing pair of boots from shop door ; stealing bale of silk, van unattended, & c., & c. This may often prove a ready means of recognition, and Judges have recently complained of the absence of such particulars in dealing with previous convictions. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— B Division.— For forgery, and stealing £ 35 5s. 8d.— HERBERT MEREDITH, age 21, height 5 ft. 8£ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes brown, anchor in blue ink on right forearm; supposed wearing uniform of the Cold- stream Guards. Is believed a native of York- shire. 2.— D DIVISION. — For conspiracy and larceny — THEO HOROS, alias THEODORE HORACE, FRANK D. JACKSON, and STAN- LEY ELLIOTT, age 35, height 5 ft. 5* in., com- plexion fair, hair ( curly) light brown, eyes blue, of smart appearance ; wearing buff colour frock coat, light Alpine hat— MADAM HOROS, alias SWAMI VIVA ANANDA, VERA P. AVA, EDITH L. MURRAY, ANNE O'DELL DIS DE BAR, EDITH McGOWAN, OLGA A. HOLLAND, and EDITH L. JACKSON, age 51, height 5 ft. 2 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair dyed gold colour, eyes blue ; dress, long white linen surplice robe with long silk sash, large black hat, white kid gloves. A native of Italy. She represents that she is a Theosophist, Spiritualistic Medium, Disciple of Mahatma, Christian Scientist, and Mental Thera- peutist. Warrant issued. 3.— P Division. — For obtaining money by false pretences— WILLIAM A. BIGGS, alias HINTON, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion and hair dark, eyes hazel, sharp pointed chin, slight impediment in speech ; dress, black morning coat and vest, blue serge trousers, black bowler hat ( narrow brim), black tie, lace boots ( wide welts). A canvasser ; native of Bristol. Warrant issued. 4. — p Division.— HARRY JORDON, Case No. 3, 23rd ult. Not to be arrested. Warrant withdrawn. 5.— V Division.— For embezzling £ 5 8s. and other sums to the amount of £ 80— HARRY STRICK. age 36, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, hair, and heavy moustache dark, artificial teeth in upper jaw, left little finger broken ; dress, navy blue sn- ge suit, dark grey tweed Raglan overcoat, black hard felt hat. A native of Dublin. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard. S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 6.— For stealing £ 30 13s. lOd. and a cheque for £ 11 15s. 4d.— HORACE LESSY FARMER, age about 28, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, clean shaved, of dull appearance; dress, blue serge suit, grey tweed soft felt hat. Warrant issued. 7.— For obtaining a bill of lading by false pretences— HAROLD SIDNEY STROUD, alias BALDWIN, late of Hampton Hill, Middlesex, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion, hair ( curly) and eyes dark, clean shaved, of theatrical appearance; dress, dark clothes, hard felt or silk hat. Has been dealing in tobacco and spirits, and is believed to have traded at Manchester as a rag merchant in the name of Hamilton. Sup- posed well known at Leeds, Dewsbury, and Bir- mingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. CUMBERLAND. 8.— Penrith ( County).— For larceny and escaping from Alston Police Station, 10th inst.— THOMAS JACKSON, alias JOHN THOMAS PLEDGER, and FLETCHER, age 35, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark, moustache ginger, may now be clean shaved, eyes brown ; dress, dark coat, dark grey vest and trousers, grey cloth cap, lace boots. A joiner; native of Wallsend. Supposed previously con- victed at Jarrow, South Shields, and Hartlepool. Information to Supt. Bell, Penrith. DEVONSHIRE. 9.— Ex. eter ( County). — For non- payment of maintenance arrears— CHARLES DRAY, age 48, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair ( curly and slightly bald on top) and moustache brown. A waiter. Is believed to be in London. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. 10.— Exeter ( City).— For conspiracy and fraud— JOHN HANCOCK ( supposed false), age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark, whiskers and mous- tache turning grey ; dress, long black frock coat, black trousers and vest, black hat. Supposed a native of London. He represents himself as a retired hop merchant. — CHARLES ADAMS ( supposed false), age about 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair light brown, moustache and slight side whiskers brown, very talkative ; dress, dark coat and vest, grey trousers, blue overcoat, grey soft felt hat, usually carries a crook stick. Supposed a native of London. Both appeared to have a large sum of money in their possession. They attend auction sales and markets, obtain horses, & c., and decamp without paying for same. Hancock left here on 13th inst,, supposed with a bay mare about 15 hands, white star on forehead, a set of brass mounted harness, and a chocolate colour trap, red stripes. Adams left the following morning with 2 horses, lst, a chestnut mare, white face; 2nd, a black horse, R. H. A. stamped on forefeet, Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, E teter. 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1901. DORSETSHIRE. 11-— Weymouth ( Borough).— For stealing ( bailee) £ 2 4s. 6d.— THOMAS THORNTON, ago 38, height 5 ft, 8 in., complexion ( sunburnt), hair and eyes dark ; dress, black morning coat and vest, pepper and salt colour trousers and c< ip. Supposed a native of Liverpool. Has b^ en employed at the Great Western Railway Loco- motive Works. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Eicock, Wey- mouth. DURHAM. 12.— Sunderland ( Borough).— For larceny and embezzlement— WILLIAM BOLD, age 19. height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion rather dark, hair and eyes dark brown, good teeth ; dress, light green check square cut jacket suit, white tie, black har l felt hat. A clerk. Is fond of horse racing, and may be found in company of betting men. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Sunder - land. ESSEX. 13 — Chelmsford ( County).— For abscond- ing from the Essex Industrial School, 19th inst.— WALTER BELL, age 12, height 4 ft. 4£ in., complexion fair, hair dark, eyes light blue, scar left side of forehead, and back of head; dress, blue serge tunic with red braid, light cord trousers, black cap, lace boots, clothing marked 75. A native of Southend- on- Sea. 1 Chelmsford ( County).— For stealing, 31st ult., at Ingatestone, a brown and black check single- breasted overcoat; 3 pairs new black leather leggings, a number stamped inside; a quantity of leather; 1 pair shooting boots; 1 pair plain boots, size 7 ( both recently repaired) ; 1 pair buckskin breeches; 1 r^ d and white striped Oxford shirt, and a number of shoemakers' tools — HENRY PATON, nlicis HARRY TATUM, age 30, height 5 ft, 5 or 6 ins., complexion fair, hair brown, moustache light brown, lost right leg at thigh, walks with a wooden stump, dress old brown coat and trousers, dark cap. A tramping shoemaker ; native of Long Melford. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. 15.— Colchester ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) 15th inst., a pneumatic safety bicycle, black enamelled, high frame, three- quarter ilrop handle bar, cork ends, white tips, 28 in. wheels, 81 gear, roller chain, B. S. A. fittings, Welch Dunlop tyres, rat trap pedals, left toe clip broken off, about | in. of plate worn off centre of handle bar, transfer on head " W. P. Colchester," Little Pet lamp attached— JOHN POTTER, age 22, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark, hooked nose, of gipsy appearance ; dress, lavender colour check suit, green and white tweed cap, red plaid tie, new lace boots. Supposed a native of Bedfordshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ackers, Colchester. 16.— Grays ( County).— PATRICK MAC- KEY, Case No. 14, 20th inst., not now wanted. Warrant cancelled. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 17.— Bridgend ( County). — For carnally knowing a girl under 16 years of age, at Garth, 10th jilt. — JOSEPH THOMAS, age 45, height 5 ft. 7 in., stiff build, complexion sallow, hair and small moustache dark brown, eyes blue, prominent chin, wide mouth, upper lip overlaps the lower, small teeth, speaks broken English, addicted to drink ; dress, grey coat and vest, black ribbed cloth trousers, black and white silk muffler, black bowler hat, light lace boots. A mason ; native of Ystalyfera. Absconded 12th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davis, Bridgend. 18.— Merthyr Tydvil ( County). — For failing to notify change of address— Licence- holder JOHN JONES, alius JOHN BURKE, Office No. 706- 01, age 29, height 5 ft. in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, female with 2 flags right forearm, scar on point of shoulder and several on fingers, mole left side of back. A collier ; native of Bournemouth. Sentenced at Brecknock Assizes, 10th June, 1897, to 5 years penal servitude for night poaching and assault. Liberated on licence, 12th March, 1901. X 168. Information to Supt. Townsend, Merthyr Tydvil. 19 — Cardiff ( Borough).— For stealing. 7th in t., a coat, vest and handkerchief— FRA. nK J PHELPS, age 25, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion and small moustache dark, hair da* k brown ; dress, navy blue serge coat and vest, black and white check trousers, black bowler hat, light lace boots. A labourer; native of Birmingham. Had with him a bicycle. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. HA DOING TON SHI RE. 20— Haddington ( County).— tor attempt- ing to obtain £ 8 8s. by fraud, at North Berwick, on 31st uK— Licence- holder EDMUND ROCHE, alias ('. R. GUN CUNNINGHAM, W. H. CAMPBELL, ROBERT LEGETT. and EDMOND McFARLAND, Office No. 12- 01, age 49, height 5 ft, 9j in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, full red face, large nose, scar on fore- head, each eyebrow, under right eye, bridge of nose, mole left temple and cheek, and 2 left arm. An ex- Army officer. Sentenced at Cork, 30th August, 1898, to 4 years penal servitude for forgery. Licenced 1st January, 1901. Stated his in- tention of residing at Newhaven, Sussex. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Mann, Haddington. HAMPSHIRE. 21.— Aldershot ( County).— For stealing 36 gold- stone brooches; 24 waistbelts, various colours; H6 pocket knives ; 60 handkeichiefs ; 24 tablets of soap; 6 silver brooches— CHARLES DANE ROY, alias DEANES and SCOTTY, age 24, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes hnz- 1. lost li ft arm, anchor and star on forearm, ring 2nd finger ; dress, brown coat and vest, dark striped tweed trousers, straw hat. A camp hawker. Frequents common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 22.— Basingstoke ( County).— For embez- zlement— HENRY HEYWOOD, age about 50, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) and eyes grey, addicted to drink ; dress, dark grey morning coat, white and black fancy vest, dark trousers, black hard felt hat, brown boots. A photographer's canvasser. Absconded 10th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hale, Pasingsto'ie. 23.— Gosport ( County). — For stealing a diamond frame " Coventry Cross " bicycle, straight handle bars, brake and mudguards, new rubber pedals, dark brown saddle with 3 copper studs on front ( 1 bright), " Coventry Cross" in gold letters on back down tube— JOHN KELLY, age about 24, height about 5 ft, 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache dark, eyes blue; dress, dark tweed suit, skull cap, lace boots. A native of Dublin. Warrant issued. 24.— Gosport ( County).— For larceny — WILLIAM PEARSON, age about 28, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, large feet; dress, black morning coat and vest, dark grey tweed trousers. A native of Paddington. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Silver, Gosport. 25. — Southampton ( Borough). — For stealing, 11th inst., a gold watch chain, curb pattern ; 1 gold signet ring, set plain stone; 1 gold compass ; 1 tie fastener ; 1 pair gilt sleeve links ; 1 alarum metal clock, glass sides ; 1 dress- ing case bottle, plated top, gold ring, set diamond inside ; 1 black and white striped blouse ; 1 black dress— TERESA O'CONNOR, age about 35, com- plexion fair, hair brown, eyes grey, bad teeth, speaks with Irish accent; dress, dark skirt, fawn colour jacket, white hat with black trimming. Supposed identical with Kathleen O'Malley, Case 2681, Habitual Criminal Register, 1899. Warrant issued. 26.— Southampton ( Borough).— For steal- ing £ 3— FRANK READ, age 20 to 23, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey ; dress, blue jacket and trousers, shoes. A barman ; native of Lyndhurst. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. KENT. 27.— Ashford ( County).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the common fund of the West Ashford Union— FREDERICK H. MOORE, age 31, height 5 ft. 7 in , rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache ginger ; dress, dark jacket, cord trousers, bowler hat, nailed boots. A bricklayer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bailey, At- hford. 28.— Canterbury ( County).— For stealing a telescope with 4 slides, 2 or 3 scratches on first slide, covered with black leather ; 1 silver curb pattern watch chain, a fourpenny piece dated 1S64. 1 franc piece, and a Dutch coin attached— ROBERT JOSEPH RICH, age 23, height 5 ft. 6| in., complexion fresh, hair, rather heavy mou- stache, and eyes brown, second left toe deficient, clasped hands and heart tattooed on left forearm, tattoo murks on right forearm. A carpenter; native of Chelmsford. Has been previously con- victed. Is a deserter from the Royal Marines, at Deal, which he joined in the name of Leonard Prior. Warrant issued. 29— Canterbury ( County). — For em- bezzlement— GEORGE WILLIAMS, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light brown, cast in right eye, walks badly ; dress, dark brown suit, blue and white tie, dark brown cap, lace boots. A butcher. Warrant issued. 30 .— Canterbury ( County).— Foran offence under the Married vVomen Act — ROBERT HENRY FRIEND, age 36, height 5 ft. 8J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, dark clothes, hard felt hat. A painter. Warrant issued. Information to Sup*. Jacobs, County Police Office, Canterbury. 31 .— Gravesend ( Borough).— For stealing, 31st ult., a black gelding, aged, 15 hands, hog mane, bare mark on withers; a set of brass mounted harness, nickel snaffle bit, " W. C. L." on blinkers; and a gig, body painted black, red wheels and underworks, picked out with broad and fine black lines, blue cloth box seats, rope mat, whip, drab waterproof rug— TWO MEN, named COLLINS ( 1 age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair ( long) dark, clean shaved ; wearing dark clothes and skull cap). Both stated they were commercial travellers. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Gravesend. 32.— Maidstone ( Borough).— For obtaining goods by false pretences— ARTHUR CURTIS, age 37, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair ( turning gr<> y) brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, scar on left thumb and cheek ; dress, drab colour suit. A barber. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 33.— Chorley ( County).— For stealing a black vest, diagonal pattern ; 1 red flannel singlet, nearly new, '- Bradley" inside collar; 2 white cotton antimacassars, fringe on ends of both; 1 white silk handkerchief, jockey cap, horseshoe and whip worked thereon— ELIZABETH JONES, age 45 to 50, complexion fair, hair light, eyes grey, cut on right side of upper lip, 2 upper front teeth missing ; dress, threequarter double- breasted black jacket, brown skirt trimmed black braid, black hat trimmed black muslin and feathers, black canvas shoes. Frequents common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. 34. — Chorley ( County).— For stealing a watch ( recovered) — CRAVEN BROADBEXT, alias J. JONES, age 20, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes ( blind right, with white film over) blue ; dress, old black jacket suit, tan boots partly blacked. A native of Bradford. Usually stays at Boys' Homes. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 35.— Blackpool ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 10 bv faUe pretences, 16th inst. — ETHEL ANNIE THOMPSON, alias ELIZABETH TOMBS, age about 32, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., stout build, complexion fair, long features, hair light; wearing light colour short tight fitting jacket, white sailor hat with black baud. Is accompanied by a man ( supposed her husband), age about 38, height 5ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, clean shaved ; dress, light blue grey jacket suit and cap ; had with them a female child, age about 8 months, and 2 portmanteaus. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Derham, Black- pool. NOR THA MPTONSHIRE. 36- Northampton ( Bnro » gh) — For ob- taining £ 7 10s. by a fictitious cheque on the W ilts and Dorset Banking Co., Ltd., Plymouth Branch, 21st inst.— REGINALD AVELING, age about 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., rather stout build, hair ( bald on top) grey, clean shaved ; dress, navy blue double- breasted jacket suit, dark peak cap. He represented that he was a Lieutenant of the Navy on 3 months leave, cashed the above cheque, which was afterwards returned through the Bank marked " no account." Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constible Mardlin, North- ampton. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1901. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 27 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 37.— A Division.— For obtaining two trunks containing jewellery and clothing, by a forged order— WINIFRED BLACKBURN, age 19, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark, snub nose, well educated, speaks French and German fluently. A good pianist. Stated she was a native of Huddersfield. May seek employment as lady's maid. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Warrant issued. 38.— T Division.— For being concerned with John Phillips, who is committed for trial at Middlesex Sessions. 19th prox., for forging and uttering a cheque— Expiree ROWLAND HILL, Office No. 3070- 99, age 45, height 5 ft. 7J in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, scar right temple, left of nose, right cheek, back of left hand and elbow, mole each side of stomach, lower part of back, over right buttock, and 3 on chest, 2nd left toe deformed, left big toe overlaps. A salesman ; native of Paddington. Sentenced at Central Criminal Court, 13th January, 1896, to 5 years penal servitude for receiving. Supposed identical with man wanted in this district for uttering fictitious cheques on various banks. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. A YRSHIRE. M— Patna ( County).— For stealing, 15th inst., 2 £ 5 and 7 £ 1 Scottish Bank notes— WILLIAM BAIRD, age 21, height 5 ft. 3 iD., complexion sallow ; dress, dark jacket suit, cord or velvet cap, light lace boots. A labourer or groom ; native of Ayr. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Ayrshire, Ayr. DEVONSHIRE. 40.— Exeter ( City).— For obtaining £ 50 by worthless cheques — LIVINGSTONE W. N. THOMPSON, age about 25, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair brown ; dress, dark grey tweed morning suit, silk hat. A native of Kindlestone, Delgany, Wicklow ; was a lieutenant of the Royal Horse Artillery. ( See Case No. 2, 23rd ult.) Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Guildhall, Exeter. PORTRAIT OF A PERSON IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 41.— C Division.— Remanded, charged with stealing " jewellery, value £ 20,000— JULIAN GAULT, age 23, height 5 ft. 6| in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes blue, mole on left jaw, left side of neck, right side of chest, left shoulder blade, and on left upper arm; dress, black Chester- field overcoat, dark grey suit, black soft felt hat. A valet. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. OXFORDSHIRE. 42.— Deddington ( County).— For desertiug his wife at Steeple Barton, leaving her chargeable to the Woodstock Union— THOMAS HOUN- SLOW, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair, whiskers and moustache dark ( turning grey), eyes hazel, squints. A gamekeeper; native of Caulcott Heyford. Previously convicted at Worcester Quarter Sessions, April, 1888. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Hope, Deddington. SHROPSHIRE. 43.— Bridgnorth ( County).— For obtaining food, lodgings and money by false pretences at Iron Bridge, 18th and 19th inst., and for stealing a brown leather purse, " A. A." or " B. A." in ink inside flap, containing Is. 7£ d. — WILLIAM BENJAMIN BETLEY SHAW, alios HAM- MOND, and GRIFFITHS, age 22, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair and eyes dark, clean shaved, small red mark near right eye, hairy mole back of right hand, of smart appearance; dress, dark grey suit, white tie with gold colour pin, black and white plaid cap, brown cycling shoes. He took lodgings stating he had obtained employment as a shop assistant in the town, and left on the pretence of going to the station to fetch his luggage. Has been previously con- victed at Wolverhampton, Tipton, Handsworth, and Aston. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. 44.— Bridgnorth ( County).— For deserting his wife and family leaving them chargeable to the Madeley Union since 26th July last— BERIAH DURNS, alias BEN DURNS, age 29, height about 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion and moustache dark, hair black ; dress, slate colour suit, black hard hat, light lace boots. A collier; native of Dawley. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Walters, Bridgnorth. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. io. — Burslem ( County). — For deserting his wife and family, 11th inst,— JOHN OLD- HAM, age 33, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eye3 blue, milkmaid tattooed on left forearm; dress, black coat and vest, blue serge trousers, black hard hat. An engineman ; supposed a native of Longton. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 46 — Wolverhampton [ Borough).— For obtaining 7s. 6d. by false pretences, 19th ult.— EDWIN HUDSON, age 48, height 5 ft, 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes blue, stoops, inclined to be stout, 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1901. addicted to drink, of good address; dress, black coat and vest, slate colour trousers, brown cap, black bow tie. A canvasser ; native of Guildford, Surrey. Previously convicted at Chelmsford and Shrewsbury. Warrant issued. 17.— 1Wolverhampton ( Borough).— For failing to report— Licence- holder JOHN BROWN, alias TURNER, Office No. 1276- 01, age 44, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar left cheek, right of chest, centre of back, right buttock, right thigh, inside right shin, and front each instep. Sentenced at York County Assizes, 20th July, 1897, to 5 years penal servitude for arson, liberated on licence 11th May, 1901. Q X 327. Information to Captain Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. SUFFOLK ( East). 48.— Lowestoft ( County).— For obtaining a pair of Derby boots, square toe caps, nailed, by false pretences at Beccles, 4th inst.— A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion and moustache dark ; wearing blue jacket, dark peak cap, and supposed the stolen boots. Warrant issued. 49.— Lowestoft ( County). — For stealing from his lodgings, 15th inst., a silver watch, " F. Chatten" on dome inside; 1 silver watch chain with a Jubilee shilling as pendant; 1 gold ring, set paste stone ; and £ 10— WILLIAM ROLFE, age 21, height 5 ft., slight build, hair ( curly) light, clean shaved, thin face ; dress, black jacket and vest, light tweed trousers, light check cap, red tie. A native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. SURREY. 50.— Chertsey ( County).— For leaving his children chargeable to the common fund of the Windsor Union, at Egham — JOHN MONT- GOMERY MACKINNEY, age 30, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes dark brown, scald scar right forearm. A general labourer. Absconded 17th July last. Warrant issued. 51.— Chertsey ( County).— For leaving their children chargeable to the common fund of the Windsor Union— CORNELIUS BULLEN, age 37, height 5 ft. 6 in., round shoulders, complexion, hair ( turning grey), heavy moustache and eyes dark, round face, scar on bridge of nose, leans forward when walking. A labourer ; native of Egham.— FLORENCE BULLEN, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown ; dress, black skirt, jacket, and sailor hat; had with her a boy age 2 years. May be found at common lodging houses. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( East). 52— Hailsham ( County).— For stealing £ 5 18s., 10th inst. — A MAN, name supposed Mc- Kensie, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., well built, complexion fair, hair brown, heavy mous- tache light, eyes ( full) grey ; dress, drab colour cloth jacket with velvet collar, cord trousers, yellow and brown silk neckerchief, light cap, light boots. A labourer. Has served in the Army. May be found on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Willard, Hailsham. 53.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing, 9th ult., a diamond frame safety bicycle, enamelled black, 1897 B. S. A. fittings, flat handle bar with forward lug, cork grips, usual parts plated, transfer on head nearly obliterated, 1901 A. B. Velox tyres, back tyre slightly scraped, Westwood rims, tan- gent spokes, rat trap pedals, supposed 70 in. gear, Rosser pattern brake, Challis bell, brown saddle, no mudguards— A MAN, age 26 to 28, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, rather long thin face, large nose, clean shaved; dress, grey flannel square cut jacket, and trousers, fancy double- breasted vest, white tie, white straw hat with narrow pale blue and white band, light brown boots. Warrant issued. 54.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing, 10th ult., a new " Flying Arrow" free wheel bicycle, No. 62096 on seat pillar, enamelled black, Bowden brake, 24 in. frame, flat handle bar, cork grips, usual parts plated, transfer on head a shield with crown above, " Flying Arrow, Alcester Cycle Co., Alcester, England" thereon ; front tyre brake, Warwick tyres, one pedal pin brazed to crank, black tangent spokes, rubber pedals, £ in. pitch chain, Lamplough saddle— A MAN, age about 24, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion fresb, hair light, clean shaved ; dress, grey jacket suit, white straw sailor hat. Warrant issued. 55 — Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing £ 7 10s., 16th inst. — CLAUDE COOPER, age about 52, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, cheeks sunken, hair, whiskers and moustache dark ( turning grey), eyes light blue, walks badly; dress, old black jacket and vest, light check trousers, white straw hat with black band. An artist. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. 56.— Hastings ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences— C. K. PULLEN, age 33 or 34, height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, com- plexion and hair ( inclined to curl) dark, slight moustache dark brown ; dress, dark jacket suit, black bowler hat. He calls upon retired Army officers, from whom he obtains money by stating that he was a colour- sergeant of the 5th North- umberland Fusiliers and had been invalided home from South Africa. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. 57.— Hove ( Borough).— For embezzlement— ALBERT EDWARD GEORGE PELLETT, age 24, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion, hair, moustache and eyes dark, tattooed on left arm. A butcher's assistant; native of Worthing. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. SUSSEX ( West). 58— Horsham ( County). — For stealing, 23rd inst., a registered letter, containing £ 2— FREDERICK KNIGHT, age 24 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 2 in., round shoulders, complexion fair, long peculiar shape face ; dress, black jacket, cord trousers, old grey cap. A native of Tadworth, near Epsom. May seek employment on farms. Warrant issued. # Information to Supt. Byrne, Horsham. WILTSHIRE. 59. — Swindon ( County). — For obtaining money by fraud— L. DEL GATTO, an Italian, age 30, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion, hair and small moustache dark ; dress, light jacket suit, light soft felt hat, brown shoes; had with him 2 small black leather hand bags and a small tin box. He called on Italians, represented that he was in business at Stanhope Street, London, N. W., obtained orders and gave receipts on printed billheads, but failed to forward the goods. Warrant issued. 60.— Swindon { County).— For stealing, 14th inst., a " Premier" safety bicycle, 24- in. frame, Helical tubing, free wheel, back pedalling rim brake, front brake rod slightly dented, plated rims and chain, f- in. pitch roller chain, 28- in. wheels, flat handle bars, Dunlop front tyre, plain Dunlop back tyre, sides rubbed by forks, " A. Lumb, No. 144259 " marked in ink under saddle, No. " 144259" stamped on bottom bracket— A MAN, age about 19, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, clean shaved, 2 or 3 front teeth missing; dress, dark lounge suit and cap. Warrant issued* Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. £ 1 REWARD. 61.— Trowbridge ( County).— For desert- ing his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the Trowbridge and Melksham Union, since December last— JAMES ALLEN, age 38, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, mous- tache inclined to sandy, eyes blue; dress, dark cloth suit and peak cap. A plasterer; native of Trowbridge. May be found at Salvation Army Shelters. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Trowbridge and Melksham Union to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension of Allen. Information to Supt. Tyler, Trowbridge. WORCESTERSHIRE. 62.— Malvern ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 5th inst.— A MAN, age about 23, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair rather sandy, clean shaved, very talkative, of rather smart appear- ance ; dress, blue serge suit, dark cap, cycling shoes. Stated he was on a cycling tour, and that he had left his bicycle at the railway station. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harrison, Malvern. 63.— Stourport ( County).— For obtaining, by false pretences, 18th inst., at Tenbury, a safety bicycle, " Speedwell" make, 28- in. frame, 30 in. wheels, rat- trap pedals, Clipper tyres, thumb brake, " Speedwell" thereon, nickel plated lamp attached— HERBERT SHROPSHALL, age 21, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair auburn, burn scar on left cheek; dress, light grey suit, cloth cap, light lace boots. A butcher ; has been employed on a farm. Absconded 18th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Long, Stourport. 64— Worcester ( City).— For obtaining 2 tin trunks and 2 canvas packages from Shrub Hill Railway Station, by false pretences.— LILIAN CHAPMAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey or blue ; dress, blue silk blouse, white flowers thereon, lace on shoulders ( stolen), black skirt and dark grey felt hat with dent in top. Supposed a native of London. Warrant issued. Information to tho Chief Constable, City Police, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). G5.— Dewsbury ( County).— For rape at Heckmondwike, 26ih ult.— BEN DENBY or DANDY, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes dark, of military appearance ; dress, light brown check jacket and vest, moleskin trousers, muffler, cap, lace boots. Has been an electric main foreman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Midgley, County Police Office, Dewsbury. 66.— Bradford ( City).— For embezzlement — GEORGE HENRY LONG, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, moustache ( turning grey) black ; dress, dark suit. Has been employed as a photographer's agent. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Bradford. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 67.— Longton ( County).— Remanded, charged with larceny ( bailee)— CHARLES ISON, age 33, height 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, complexion fresh, sharp features, hair and moustache brown, eyes ( full) grey. A native of Manchester. Previously convicted at Manchester and Hanlev. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. SUFFOLK ( East). 68.— Lowestoft ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions, at Ipswich, 18th prox., charged with stealing a bicycle— FRED- ERICK MUTTICK, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes hazel, bracelet, bust of woman, cross guns and crown tattooed right forearm, scar on right little finger and right thumb, bracelet, heart and cross swords outside and woman inside left forearm ; dress, dark grey tweed suit, peak cap, lace boots. Has been employed as an engine driver on a steam trawler. Previously convicted at Grimsby. Native of Hoxne, Suffolk. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. WILTSHIRE. 69.— Swindon ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 15th prox., charged with larceny ( bailee)— JESSE PEACHEY CAM- BRIDGE, alias JAMES P. CAMBRIDGE, FRANK HERBERT PERCIVAL CAMBRIDGE, age 22, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar palm right hand, burn mark and scar right forefinger, 2 scars on back of head, scar inside left knee. Supposed a native of Gloucester. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1901. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 391 YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 70. — Scarborough ( Borough). — Re- manded till 2nd prox. for stealing a number of Kruger gold coins— GEORGE THOMPSON, age 27, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes ( large) grey, rose and ROSE inside, heart and Maltese cross outside left arm, a Greek cross and My Mother back of left hand, half rings on 3rd and 4th left fingers, figure of a pugilist outside right arm, Maltese cross back of right wrist, figure of Buffalo Bill, a coiled snake and LOVE WOOD inside of right arm. States he is a native of Leads.— HENRY JAMES, age 21, height 5 ft. 4j in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eye6 grey, cross flags and crown, star, heart and dagger right arm, heart and dagger left arm, 3 dots left wrist, small round burn scar under left ear, do. top left shoulder blade, scars left groin. States he is a native of Newcastle- on- Tyne. Photographs can be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Riches, Scar- borough. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 71.— N Division. — 16th inst., by house- breaking, 3 gold bracelets ( 1 set opals and diamonds about I in. wide, clasp fastening : 1 curb chain, set 3 turquoise surrounded with diamonds ( 1 deficient); I set malachite, small engraving round border); 4 gold brooches ( 1 butterfly pattern, rubies for eyes, body set diamonds, wings set diamonds and sapphires, can be used as a hat ornament; 1 plain oval, set 1 large diamond ; 1 plain pin, ring of diamonds about the size of a threepenny piece at one end ; 1 bar, 2 in. long and } in. wide, set sapphires and diamonds) ; 3 ladies' gold rings ( 1 fine gold snake, set 5 diamonds in head, 3 coils ; 1 set diamond star setting; 1 dress, set 2 diamonds, surrounded with pink corals) ; 1 lady's half- hoop ring, set 5 diamonds, claw setting ; 1 lady's keyless gun- metal watch, red enamelled back, set pearls, bow pin, a red enamelled true lover's knot, a lady's 18 ct. Albert ( French make), with rings, tassel and a small red heart, attached. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. A YRSH1RE. 72.— Ayr ( Burgh).— 20th inst., at Ayr Rail- way Station, a Post Office canvas mail b3g, marked " Glasgow to Ayr," containing from 300 to 500 letters, and 5 registered letters, 2 contain- ing 3 £ 20 notes, Nos. C¥ VA- O^ fr, and 25 £ 1 notes on the Royal Bank of Scotland. Information to Chief Constable McKay, Ayr. OA MBRIDCESHIRE. 73.— Cambridge ( County).— 18th inst., at Harston, a safety bicycle, makers " Kingsland Cycle Co." on front, pneumatic tyres, Dunlop front, a new Waverley on back, 26- in. frame, 80 gear, flat handle bars, cork handles, black tips, rat- trap pedals with toe dips, mud guard on front wheel, tangent spokes, Brooks's B10 saddle, " H. Hand, 169, Mill Road, Cambridge," stamped underneath saddle, tool bag, Lucas' M. P. lamp, spring broken— By A MAN, age about 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., long features, hair turning grey, clean shaved, lump on back of one hand; dress, brown jacket, light plaid trousers, cap ; spoke with slight Irish accent. Information to Supt. Webb, County Police Office, Cambridge. DERBYSHIRE. 74.— Wirksworth ( County). — Between 14th and 15th inst., at Matlock Bridge, a lady's gold Geneva w. itch, open face, black figures and hands, chased back, No. 112908; 1 long gold chain, small links, has attached as pen lants small locket containing a photograph of a young man, small gold locket containing plait of light hair, blue enamelled horseshoe, jockey cap and whip on front and initials " M. T." on back, gold chased seal with initials " W. W," gold watch key ( chased), and small round gold locket ( plated), • opens; 1 old- fashioned gold oval brooch, lar « e amber coloured stone in centre, initials " M. T." on back; 1 9 ct. gold curb bracelet, with small padlock attached; 1 gold bracelet, fixed curb pattern ; 1 gold bracelet, with cross bands • and small kiobs; 1 18 ct. gold half- hoop diamond ring, set 5 diamonds ; 1 18 ct, half- hoop a- ing, Bet alternately with 2 diamonds and 3 sapphires; 2 18 ct. gold riDgs, each set with 3 brilliants; 1 18 ct. gold keeper ring, plaited basket pattern ; 3 old gold wedding rings ; 1 old- fashioned scarf pin, pink stone in centre ; 1 pair of paste earrings; 3 paste buttons, moonstone in centre. Information to Supt. Hollingworth, Wirks- worth. DUMFRIES HIRE. 75— Dumfries ( County).— 17th inst., at Thomhill Railway Station, a silver lever watch, No. 20101, maker " John Boyd, Glasgow," on dial, white dial, black chapters, engraved back; 1 gold Albert, long links, seal attached ; 1 yellow leather purse, clasp fastening, containing £ 4 14. Information to Chief Constable Gordon, Dumfries. HAMPSHIRE. 76.— Winchester ( City). — 20th inst, a lady's gold keyless watch, No. 15461, open face, chased back, " E. E. T." in monogram on back, maker John Bennett, 65, Cheapside, London, E. C.; 1 lady's gold Geneva watch, with seconds hand, very thin case, plain white dial, engraved back ; 1 gold Geneva watch, chased back, worn nearly plain, white dial and gold hands; 1 gold hunting lever watch, No. 4117, metal gilt dome, white dial ( cracked), plate of movement richly engraved, outside case engine turned, much worn ; 1 silver open face English lever watch, " M. S." ( indistinct) outside of case, maker Reeves; 1 silver Geneva lever watch, open face, seconds hand, engine turned case; 1 gun metal watch, white dial, steel hands, Swiss make. Information to Head Constable Felton, Win- chester. HEREFORDSHIRE. £ 2 REWARD. 77.— Ledbury ( Comity). — 21st inst., a " Leadon Yale" roadster bicycle, 27 in. frame, C. C. C. fittings, free wheel, back pedalling brake, front tyre brake, Warwick tyres, mudguard tied to fork with copper wire, Westwood rims, slightly upturned handle bars, brown celluloid handles, tortoiseshell ends, white celluloid pump, bell with fancy engraved dome, made in 1899, transfer in front, " Ledbury Market House " and " Leadon Vale, Tilley & Son, makers, Ledbury." The above reward will be paid by Mr. Charles Lee, Ledbury, to any person giving such infor- mation as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the bicycle. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. KENT. 7S.— Tonbridge ( County).— 11th inst., by housebreaking, at Hadlow, 2 black cloth suits; 2 do. jackets ; 1 black serge do.; 2 pairs black cloth trousers, with blue stripes ; 2 black cloth vests ; 1 large brown striped overcoat; 1 sack containing boys old clothing ; 1 silver curb pattern chain ; 2 long silver brooches ( 1 with forget- me- nots, other plain); 2 Egyptian coins ( 1 size of a sixpence, other size of a threepenny piece). Information to Supt. Styles, Tollbridge. 79 — West Mailing ( Coun'y).— 16th inst., by housebreaking at West Farleigh, a silver Albert, curb pattern, brass swivel, horseshoe and leg pendant; 1 silver brooch, shape of a wheel, " C " in centre, pin broken ; 1 pair silver ear- rings to match ; 1 gold brooch, shape of letter C with snake coiled round, pin broken ; 1 pair gold ear- rings, oblong, round piece in centre ; 1 small gold locket with hair inside. Information to Supt. Hoare, West Mailing. LANCASHIRE. 80. — Skerton ( County). — Between 30oh June last and 9th inst., at Morecambe, a martin tail fur cape, high collar, lined brown satin, " London Fur Co., King Street. Manchester," embroidered inside ; 1 grey and black striped silk petticoat, lined pink flannel; 1 pale pink and blue check flannel blouse; 1 royal blue silk petti- coat ; 1 Urge black ostrich feather ; 1 white thibel muff and collarette, lined white siteen ; 1 white dress skirt— Suspicion is attached to A WOMAN, age about 22, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., slight build, complexion rather sillow, broad face. Information to Supt. Bainett, Skerton, near Lancaster. LEICES TERSHIRE. 81— Leicester ( Borough).— Betweed 17th and 19th inst., by housebreaking, a gold English lever watch, No. 13080, " J. G. B." in monogram covering the whole of back case, makers " Frods- ham & Baker, London " ; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch with a silver Albert attached ; 2 strands of thin curb chain with a ball at intervals; 1 round gold scarf pin, pearl in centre, a large silver medal, Prince of Wales's head one side and " City Guilds, London Institute," on the other, " J. G. Boulton, 1899," around edge; 1 large bronze Jubilee medal in case, 1837 and 1897 and Queen's head each side. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leicester. SHROPSHIRE. £ 5 REWARD. 82 — Whitchurch ( County).— 19th ult., a " Beeston Hnmber," Wolverhampton, safety bicycle, " A. Phillips," stamped on centre of handle bar, 25 in. frame, black enamelled, Dunlop smooth tyres, Westwood rims, double back fork stays, £ in. pitch chain, Brooks's saddle springs, metal plated ( one side broken), half dropped handle bar, Cooper's felt handles. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Thomas Simon, Tern Hill, Market Drayton, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and the recovery of the bicycle. Information to Supt. Edge, Whitchurch. SUFFOLK ( East). 83.— Lowestoft ( County).— 10th inst., a £ 5 Bank of England Note, No. ^ 29435, issued 12th July, 1901. Between 9th and 10th inst., 5 small silver tea- spoons, " B. M." thereon ; 5 common do. " Nevada silver D. & A." thereon ; 1 butter knife, supposed electro plated, black bone handle, about 9 or 10 in. long. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. SURREY. 84.— Godalming ( County).— 21st inst., at Milford Railway Statfon, a pearl ring set diamonds; 1 signet do. with crest ( crown with arrow head above); 1 large diamond do.; 1 small do.; 1 dia- mond and sapphire do. ( 1 diamond missing); 1 pearl necklace, 2 rows of pearls, pearl clasp; 1 amethyst brooch, set pearls; 1 amethyst cross mounted on antique silver ( chain attached); 1 pearl brooch ( minus pin). Information to Supt. Collis, Godalming. SUSSEX ( East). 85.— Brighton ( Borough).— 16th inst., by shopbreaking, a quantity of silk mufflers, various colours ; about 60 white pocket handkerchiefs ; 4 white flannel jackets, white bone buttons; 5 white linen shirts, fasten at back, marked " 212, A. E. F., G. A. 34, size 6," on tab; a quantity of ladies' brown kid gloves ; 2 new alpaca umbrellas, straight brown wood handles, silver knobs; 3 fawn colour mackintoshes, 1 with grey lining red stripes, " Nottingham Hosiery Company" on tab; a number of blue neck- ties with white spots ( all new). 16th inst., a pepper- and- salt colour overcoat, double- breasted, velvet collar, black buttons, " John Taylor, High Street, Chatham " on tab ; 1 fawn colour overcoat, fawn colour silk lining, had in pockets a pair of steel spectacles, a green silk muffler with white stripes, and 2 handkerchiefs; 1 lady's fawn colour mackintosh, dark brown velvet collar, plaid lining. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton. 86.— Eastbourne ( Borough). — Between 15th May last and 15th inst., 1 9 ct. gold double fetter Albert; 1 silver cigarette case, chased; 1 thick gold curb brooch, knobs thereon, pin missing ; 1 small gold bar brooch with horseshoe, pin missing. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. PROPERTY RECOVERED. HAMPSHIRE. 87.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— Watch, Ac., Case No. 67, 17th May last, and thief arrested ; watch, & C., Case No. til, 7th June last; watch, & c , Case No. 93, 2^ Sth June last; and ring, & c., Case No. 82, 30th ult. 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1901. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. ESSEX. £ 3 REWARD. 8i— Brentwood ( County).— 27th ult., at Bassildon, a bay horse pony, 7 years, about 13$ hands, thick set, splint on inside of off fore- leg, short thick mane, tail cut square.— Suspicion is attached to THREE MEN, 1st age 26, 2nd age 22, wearing black coat, black hard felt hat with high crown and broad brim, 3rd age about 24, clean shaved ; dress, dark jacket, black trousers, blue neckerchief with white spots, brown cap. Had with them a costermonger's barrow and a dun or cream colour pony. The above reward will bo paid by Mr. Joseph Moss, Bassildon, to any person giving such infor- mation as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thieves and the recovery of the pony. Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood. SURREY. 89.— Chertsey { County). — 15th inst., at Horsell, a white and orange colour St. Bernard dog, about 2% year3 old— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN," 1st, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion and moustache dark ; dress, dark grey cycling suit; 2nd, age 17 or 18 ; dress, dark tweed suit. Both had bicycles. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. ANIMALS, & c., RECOVERED. KENT. 90.— West Mailing { County). — Pony, Case No. 88, 20th inst. APPREHENSIONS. 91.— Metropolitan Police District, G Division.— JOHN WILSON, and GEORGE LEDWITH BALLS, Case No. 2, 24th May last. 92. — Essex, Romford { County). — CHARLES WHITE, Case No. 14, 16th ult. 93 — Leicestershire , Leicester { Borough).— JOHN BUSWELL and WILLIAM PYERS, Case No. 23, 3rd May last. 94.— S t affords hire, Burslem { County).— WILLIAM JACKSON, Case No. 32, 2nd ult. 95.— Staffordshire, Stoke- on- Trent { County). — Licence- holder JOHN LAWTON, Office No. 2558- 01, Case No. 46, 20th inst. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT 98.— N Division.— For stealing jewellery, clothing and £ 7 money, 24th inst.— FLORENCE PETRE, age 16, height 4 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair light ( inclined to be ginger), eyes blue, prominent nose, high forehead ; dress, black dress and jacket, black hat, trimmed black ribbon, button shoes ( one repaired at side). Domestic servant, native of Rotherhithe. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 99.— Hungerford { County)— For stealing £ 16 and a brown leather purse— J. WILLIAMS, an Australian, age 27, height 5 ft. 10 in., weight 11 stones, complexion and hair dark, clean shaved; dress, short brown jacket and trousers, light cap, lace boots. A stableman ; has served in South Africa with Roberts' Light Horse. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Legg, Hungerford. MISSING. SURREY. £ 2 REWARD. 100.— Chertsey { County).— For leaving his children chargeable to the Windsor Union at Egham— WILLIAM PIDGEON, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair turning grey, eyes grey ; dress, brown jacket and vest, new cord trousers, coloured neckerchief, cap. A labourer ; native of Reading. Has served in the Army. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Windsor Union to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of Pidgeon. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. PROPERTY STOLEN. HAMPSHIRE. 101— Winchester { City).— Between 23rd and 24th inst., a gold pin, set Arabian turquoise ; 1 gold do., a fox's head ; 1 steel do., coral head ; 1 pair silver sleeve links, oval shape, " G. S. H." engraved thereon. Information to Head Constable Felton, Win- chester. 104.— Since 11th October, 1900 — ALFRED ALEXANDER CHESTER, age 44 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion sallow, high forehead, rather high cheek bones, longish face, hair brown, slight moustache, eyes light hazel, stoops, nosehasbeen broken, slightly inclined to left, one eyebrow slightly higher than other,. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 96.— F Division.— For forging and uttering a request for the payment of £ 10 from the Post Office Savings Bank— FRED HORNE, a German, age 26 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light, eyes blue, very broad shoulders, well developed, walks with toes turned inwards, index finger of one hand broken ; dress, dark brown tweed suit, dirty yellow straw hat ( black band). A professional strong man and may be touring in the provinces. Warrant issued. 97.— If Division. — For rape — GEORGE OATES, alias GEORGE FRANKLIN, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache brown, turned up at ends; dress, brown jacket suit. Native of Bir- mingham, said to be a deserter from the Royal Navy. Absconded 8th inst. Warrant issued. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 102.— Doncaster { Borough).— 10th inst., a large silver lever watch, No. 26988, " Wm. Stables" on inside of outer case; 1 lady's gold watch. No. 185644; 1 silver English do., No. 31530, maker " E. Rippon, Manchester" ; 1 silver lever do., No. 1229726, open face ; 1 18 ct. single stone diamond ring; 1 9 ct. snake do., double headed, set ruby and diamond ; 1 gold do., square and compass on top, set 9 small diamonds; 1 small gold brooch, amber stone in centre; 1 umbrella, gold band and knob, " D. McPhail " on one of the mounts ; 1 brown leather pocket book containing 2 postal orders for 10s. each ; 3 do. 5s. each; 1 cheque for £ 34, drawn in favour of Nicholls on the Bradford Old Bank; 2 cheques for 5s. each, payable to Nicholls; 1 auctioneer's licence, bailiff's certificate, & c.; 1 cheque, value £ 2 12s. 6d., from the Batly Industrial Society, received Augnst 16th ; 1 postal order for £ 1, Brighouse or Raistrick, August 15th ; 1 cheque on W. R. Bank, Wakefield, for 10s., for Miss M. Masterman, August 30th ; 2 £ 5 W. R. bank notes; complete set of 1887 Jubilee coins, a lion shilling, and a gold link from end of watch chain ; 1 dark brown fur cape, lined check silk, large collar ; " James" bicycle ; 1 brown leather case, containing black race glasses, continental make, with new kind of prismatic lenses. Information to the Chief Constable, Doncaater. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 103.— G Division.— 18th inst., a grey mare pony, 13£ hands, age about 6 years, thick set; a set of brass mounted harness; a small dog cart ( varnished), recently repaired at tail board, oak body, dark blue wheels; an imitation tiger skin rug and waterproof knee apron— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN, 1 age about 32, height 5 ft. 5 in., clean shaved; wearing dark clothes, white muffler. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. of foreign appearance, wore a gun metal watch,. " C" engraved in gold on back, plain gold Albert chain or leather strap, 1 thick gold buckle ring, and a small pin, representing 2 golf clubs with a small pearl for ball. A civil engineer; had with, him a small handbag. Information to be forwarded to Mr. John C. P.. Higgs, 25, John Street, Bedford Row, London, W. C- LOST. £ 5 REWARD. 105.— 2nd inst., at Largs, a lidy's diamond ringv set 3 diamonds, gipsy setting, initials " W. J. G."' and " J. C. S.," and,, — April, 1899 " engraved' R inside; a lady's half- hoop do., set 3 diamonds,, claw setting. The above reward will be paid by Mrs. Guthrie, 1, Colnbrook Place, Hillhead, Glasgow, to any person giving such information as will lead to the recovery of the rings. Information to the Chief Constable of Ayrshire, Ayr. 106.— 24th ult., from Springfield, Upper Claptor, a small iron grey Aberdeen terrier dog, about 5 years old, sore from skin disease on back near tail, coat clipped, wearing a leather collar, " Mrs. Johnson, Springfield, Upper Clapton," thereon. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. L0ND0N.- PBI. irED FOR IIH - Mumrv's STATIONERY OFFICE DY J. J. ICEMHER & Co., LTD., 99, VICTORIA STREW S. W.; 33, Kiso WILLIAM STREET, E. C. AND MIR? HALSEA WORKS, S. E. 80C69