GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1902. VOL. XIX., No. 1898. REGUL L ZthZ7ZutefZd^ 7 T ' V° LICE Gaz,! tte- and " U communication* relating YARD LONDON S^ E THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE ^ ZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND 2' Wh<" e <' P'Th"° iu' 1 is °(, u « ht u: iU he """ <** » ' "/ amtlerjfoce V > vfficlent enaMc atti ™ taken upon them by 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 giren, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated à. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offence,, and engravings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of 15/. per portrait, and of Is. 6,1 per photo- graph or sketch nj a stolen article. á. Every anmiiuurnicnt if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; ami, if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. J ' 1. TIONS. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and, as far as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which, may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must he 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 he in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. E. R. HENRY, 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. 17- 18, September 28th, 1900, and 1862, November 1st, 1901.) BENNETT BROS., late MAY, GARLAND & CO. ( P. G., No. 1756, October 26th, 1900.) DAY, ERNEST, 439 Old Kent Road, S. E. ( P. G., No. 1868, November 22nd, 1901.) EDWARDS, GEORGE, alias AMERICAN FRANK. ( P. G., No. 1676, January 19th, 1900, and 1876, December 20th, 1901.) HALL, WILLIAM FLETCHER, diagnostician and public lecturer. ( P. G., No. 1828, July 5th, 1901.) HENRIKSON, HENRI, alias HENDERSON. ( P. G„ No. 1860, October 25th, 1901. HOFRICHTER, OTTO. ( P. G., No. 1882, January 10th, 1902.) HYPOLITE CO. ( P. G., No. 1746, September 21st, 1900, and 1876, December 20th, 1901.) NICHOLSON INSTITUTE, Gunnersbury. ( P. G., No. 1686, February 23rd, 1900, and 1864, November 8th, 1901.) SEYMOUR, DR. HAMILTON. ( P. G., No. 1774, December 28th, 1900.) SNELL, ROBERTS, DUNLOP, BUTT, & c., " marking ink fraud." ( P. G., No. 1782, January 25th, 1901.) SYMONDS' TEA COMPANY AND LONDON STORES, Savoy House, Strand, and New North Street, London, W. C. ( P. G., No. 1720, June 22nd, 1900.) TANQUEREY'S FREE PORTRAIT FRAUD. ( P. G., No. 1746, September 21st, 1900.) SPECIAL NOTICE. LICENCE HOLDERS AND SUPERVISEES. In most cases in which Licence- holders and Supervisees residing in the Provinces fail to report themselves and whose arrest is con- sequently desired, the Editor is requested to insert the particulars in the GAZETTE. Arrests on such informations are made subsequently, but the particulars are not always forwarded for the purpose of the original information being can- celled as required by Rule 9 of the Regulations ; the Editor therefore desires to call special atten- tion to this matter with a view to the Rule mentioned being invariably acted upon. SPECIAL NOTICE. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— C. O.— Portrait and description of ALFRED BEEDMAN, alias MANCHESTER ALF" and " THE MANCHESTER TERRIER," age 42, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache ( small) carrotty. stout build, broad shoulders, speaks with Lancashire accent; dresses well and is fond of jewellery. Convicted at Southport, on the 2nd May, 1900, with one, HENRY BROMLEY, and sentenced to 3 months hard labour as a rogue and vagabond. Is sus- pected of being concerned with 2 men, in break- ing into jewellers' shops committing cash- box robberies. 1st, Alfred Sylvester, age 38, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair light, thin build ; 2nd, " Flash Alf," age 35, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion and hair dark, stout build. Said to be known to Manchestar Police. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 2.— Convict Supervision Office. — For failing to report— Licence- holder JOHN BENNETT, alias GEORGE SLJEXCER, Office No. 485- 02, age 50. height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes blue, scar right eyebrow, left ear, left of neck, right thumb, and 4th right finger, mole below right eye. Sentenced at Hert- ford Assizes, 16th November, 1899, to 3 years penal servitude for receiving. Licenced 15th inst. Z 387. Reported his intention on release of going to St. Albans, Herts. Can be dealt with wherever found. 3.— J Division m— For obtaining money by false cheques— HENRY GANSKOW, a German, age 45. height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair light, heavy moustache ( curled at ends) ginger, eyes grey; dress, blue suit, light overcoat, hard felt hat. Has been a licenced victualler and provision merchant. Had in his possession a cheque book on the L. S. W. Bank, Hoe Street Branch, Walthamstow, Nos. A 146011 to 146025. Warrant issued. Not to be apprehended out of the United Kingdom. 4 — N Division.— For stealing a gold single stone diamond ring ; 1 silver Geneva watch ; and £ 12 — ROBERT THOMAS LOVETT, age 21, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes grey, scar centre of upper lip, 1 front upper tooth missing, bust of a woman left, Romin or Oliver right forearm, in blue and red ink ; dress, dark blue jacket and vest, grey trousers, dark tweed cap, lace boots. A native of Walthamstow. Warrant issued. b.— N Division.— For bigamy— GEORGE WILLIAM MONTAGUE, age 46, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes bluish grey, 3 right fingers and nail of right thumb missing, 2 anchors left, MON right forearm, in blue ink; dress, blue serge suit, black tie, peak cap, lace boots. A native of Barking, Essex. Warrant issued. 6.— x Division.— For child stealing, 14th inst_ _ MARKS ( supposed false), age 50, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fair, long thin features, hair light, cast in one eye ; dress, black skirt and cape with large ( jllar, black bonnet trimmed black ribbon, black and white tip, white silk tie. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 7 _ For obtaining £ 500 by fraud — JOHN HERVEY REDGRAVE, age 45, height 5 ft. 10 in., square build, complexion ruddy, hair brown, small moustache light, heavy fleshy jaw ; wearing grey Raglan overcoat, soft felt hat, patent leather boots. Escaped from custody 18th inst. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1902. BERKSHIRE. 8.— Reading { Borough).— For stealing a bicycle, Clincher B tyres, free wheel, 78 gear, Bowden brake, Brooks's Bll saddle, half drop handle bar, rat- trap pedals fitted with toe clips, transfer on head " Simpson, Waltham Green, London," " Faultless" on stay; 21st inst.— HENRY WILLIAMS, age 25, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes blue, mole back of left knee, pierced heart tattooed on feet, CIV on left forearm, bracelet, horseshoe, with head in centre on right wrist ; wearing military cycling suit, blue serge double breasted vest, blue stockings. A private of the Royal Berkshire Regi- ment. Is a good violinist. Information to Capt. Henderson, Chief Con- stable, Reading. OA RDIGA NSHIRE, 9.— Aberystwyth ( County).— For stealing 4s. 4d.— GEORGE ROBERTS, age 17, height about 5 ft. 2 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey, blue dot on bridge of nose, scar right cheek, G. R. back of left hand; dress, dark worsted jacket, dark trousers, brown plaid cap. A native of Aberystwyth. Belongs to the Cardigan Artillery. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phillips, Aberystwyth. CHESHIRE. 10— Middlewich ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— H. MCKENZIE, age about 45, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light brown, 2 upper front teeth missing, turns his feet outwards ; dress, dark grey suit, dark three- quarter overcoat, black and white peak cap, lace boots. He represented that he was an advance agent for a menagerie. Warrant issued. 11.— Middlewich ( County).— For obtaining 400 bushels of oats by fraud, at Northwich— JOHN FORBES THORNTON, age about. 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion and hair dark, clean shaved, of good address ; dress, grey suit, dark grey ulster, fawn check lining, dark soft felt hat, wearing a gold signet ring. Stays at hotels. Had in his possession a large dark American trunk and a brown canvas dress suit case. May be accompanied by a man, age 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, complexion and hair dark, clean shaved, slouching gait, appearance of a butcher or horse dealer, and a woman, age about 30, Bhort, slight build ; had with her a child, age 7 months. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearson, Middlewich. CORNWALL. 12.— Truro ( City). — For embezzlement — THOMAS SAWYKR, age about 30, hair ( wavy) and moustache dark, eyes blue, aquiline nose, hesitating manner when rpeaking. A pianoforte tuner ; native of Jersey. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Pearce, Truro. DURHAM. 13.— Stockton - on - Tees ( County).— For uttering, 12th inst., 2forged£ 5 Bankof England notes, Nos. 54152, 54199, dated 9th February, 1900 A WOMAN who gave the name of BROWN, age 40 to 45, height about 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, rather broad features, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes brown, bad teeth in lower jaw, chin recedes when talking, slight Welsh accent; dress, grey mixture tight fitting costume, blue in collar, black toque, yellow braid round crown. Stated she came from Cardiff. She stayed at a temperance hotel, made purchases in the district, and in payment uttered the above notes. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hildreth, Stockton- on- Tees. ESSEX. 14.— Southend- on- Sea ( County)— For larceny, 18th inst.— LILLY STEADMAN, alias JAMES, age 19, height 5 ft. 1 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown ; dress, black dress, light cloth jacket, light felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Chase, Southend- on- Sea. GLOUCES TERSHIRE. lb.— Stroud ( County).— For bigamy — FELIX PAYNE, age 57, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, hair and eyes grey ; wears a leather belt with large oval brass buckle. A native of Whiteshill. Sings at public- houses ; is fond of talking of America. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Biggs, Stroud. HAMPSHIRE. 16.— Basingstoke ( County).— For obtain- ing food and lodging by false pretences— JAMES O'HARA, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion pale, cheeks sunken, hair, moustache and pointed whiskers dark brown ( turning grey), eyes grey; wearing long blue overcoat, blue cap, black tie, lace boots. He took lodgings, representing himself as an electrical engineer. ( See Case No. 42, 27th December last.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hale, Basingstoke. 17.— Winchester ( City).— For non- pay- ment of arrears under a maintenance order— GEORGE RUSSELL, age about 35, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair ( bald on top) light brown, eyes light blue, suffers from epilepsy. A hairdresser. Native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Felton, Winchester. 18.— Southampton ( Borough).— For steal- ing, 24th inst., a lady's open face gold watch, gold dial, ' Romsey' engraved inside case, a gold neck chain and £ 10 10s.— FRANK WILLIAMS, age 25, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion and hair dark, clean shaved; dress, dark navy blue suit, dark green overcoat, black hard " felt hat, button boots. — And A MAN, age 45, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion dark, hair ( bald on top) dark, turning grey ; wearing light fawn coloured three- quarter overcoat, black hard felt hat, lace boots. Warrants issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 19.— Leominster ( County).— On commit- ment warrant, for non- payment of £ 12 3s., fines imposed for failing to deliver letters whilst employed as a postman— ALFRED PASSANT, age 25, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache light, eyes blue. A native of Minsterley, Salop. Information to Supt. Price, Leominster, or Sergeant Rooke, Wigmore. ISLE OF WIGHT. 20.— Newport ( Town). — For stealing £ 15 13s. 6d., between August and November, 1901— THOMAS IRWINE, age 34, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes grey. A native of Armagh. Is a sergeant of the 3rd Northumberland Fusiliers, from which he is now a deserter. He re- enlisted at Dublin in 1900; previously served 12 years in the Royal Irish Fusiliers. Information to Supt, Ayres, Town Police Station, Newport. KENT. 21.— Canterbury ( County).— For lar- ceny— WALTER JAMES HADLEY, alias WALTER HARRIS, age about 27, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar bridge of nose, tattooed cross, anchor and heart right forearm, bust of woman and bracelet left forearm; dress, brownish tweed Norfolk jacket, white jacket under, white sweater, blue cloth trousers, brown boots, cap. A native of Canterbury. Previously convicted at Maidstone Assizes and East Kent Quarter Sessions. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Jacobs, Canterbury. £ 1 REWARD. 22.— Canterbury ( City).— For deserting his wife and 3 children, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Canterbury Union— GEORGE ELLERTON, age 28, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, moustache sandy, eyes hazel, burn scar 1 forefinger, addicted to drink ; dress, dark coat and vest, grey trousers, cap, lace boots. A french polisher; native of Canterbury. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Canter- bury Guardians to any person giving such in- formation as will lead to the arrest of Ellerton. Information to the Chief Constable, Canterbury. 23.— Folkestone ( Borough).— For larceny ( bailee), 26th uit.— HENRY SHARP, alias STUBBS, and SMITH, age 21, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair ( curly) brown, small moustache light, eyes brown; dress, black diagonal suit, dark mackintosh with cape, old grey check cap. A rag and bone gatherer ; native of Burton- on- Trent. Absconded 2nd inst. May be found at low beer houses or common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Reeve, Folke- stone. LANCASHIRE. 24.— Bootle ( Borough).— For failing to re- port — Supervisee THOMAS KELLY, alias HENRY MCCARTHY, HENRY VINCENT, HENRY GRAHAM, THOMAS MORAN, and FRANK GOUGH, Office No. 1742- 99, age 40, height 5 ft. 3| in., complexion dark, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes hazel, scar left thumb and several on arms and shoulder blades, hairy mole left forearm and red mole right elbow, several brown spots on face, neck and chest, large nose, slightly inclined to right, ruptured left side. A dealer; native of Manchester. Sen- tenced at Belfast 24th April, 1900, to 18 months hard labour and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Liberated from Belfast Prison 23rd October, 1901. Information to the Chief Constable, Bootle. 25.— Wigan ( Borough).— For embezzlement — HARRIS SHOMBERG, age 40 to 50, height about 5 ft. 4 in., rather bow- legged, stoops slightly, hair black, slight beard and moustache dark; wearing dark grey overcoat, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A Polish Jew. Is well known in Wales. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Wigan. LEICESTERSHIRE. 26.— Leicester ( Borough). — For stealing from his lodgings, bth inst., a vest; 1 pair trousers; and £ 2 5s.— FRANK HOLT, age 24, height 5 ft. 3f in., slight build, complexion fresh, wrinkles on forehead, large mouth, thin features, hair dark, eyes brown, small round scar right side of head, brown birthmark left buttock, burn scar right kneecap, bad teeth. A native of Liverpool. Has been previously convicted at Liverpool, Man- chester, Birmingham, Stafford, Warrington, Stoke- on- Trent, and Doncaster. 27.— Leicester ( Borough).— For withhold- ing, 23rd ult., £ 25, the monies of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, Leicester Branch — WILLIAM SHEPPARD, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair, moustache and eyes dark, talkative ; dress, dark jacket suit. An insurance agent. Absconded 15th inst. Warrant issued. 28.— Leicester ( Borough). — For stealing, 19th inst., by housebreaking, a lady's 18 ct. gold ring, plaited pattern; 1 do. gold dress ring, set 3 garnets ; ] do., studded with small knobs round edge, rubies in centre ( 1 missing)— TWO MEN, 1st, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 to 8 in., slight build, complexion dark; wearing dark three- quarter length overcoat, black soft felt hat. 2nd, age 23 to 25, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion dark, moustache brown, knock- kneed ; wearing dark three- quarter length overcoat with fancy shoulders, black soft felt hat. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 29.— Grimsby ( Borough).— For stealing £ 7, 8th inst.— FRED OXLEY, age about 53, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) and eyes brown, tattooed on wrists, slightly lame, walks with a stick, carries his head forward ; dress, black jacket and vest, grey check trousers, black cap, old lace boots. A pedlar. Information to Chief Constable Stirling, Town Hall, Grimsby. MONTGOMER YSHIRE. £ 1 REWARD. 30.— Llanidloes ( County).— For deserting his 2 children, leaving them chargeable to the Newtown and Llanidloes Union — GEORGE OLIVER, age 47, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes grey, scar over right eye. A cooper. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Newtown and Llanidloes Union, to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of Oliver. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Williams Welshpool. NORFOLK. 31 .— Acle ( County).— For leaving his two . children chargeable to the Common Fund of the East and West Incorporation— HENRY BOOTY, age 44, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, com- plexion sallow, hair and eyes dark, slightly bow- legged, turns his toes inwards. A sailor ; native of Burgh St. Margaret. Was recently seen at Hull, Yorks. Warrant issued. Information to Snpt. Lowe, Acle. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1902. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 32.— P Division.— For obtaining goods by trick — Expiree GEORGE] ROBINSON, alias PERCY CLINTON, SIDNEY PERCIVAL HARCOURT, PERCY WOOD, ROBERT MALOY, and GEORGE THOMPSON, Office No. 2887- 01, age 30, height 5 ft. 8j in., complexion #<? t? e/ cbifwMffn. Y sallow, hair brown, eyes blue, scar back and front of right thigh, 2 scars left cheek, both little fingers deformed, mole right arm, left thigh, and right shin.— Expiree PERCY MOORE, alias PERCY JOHN MOORE, FREDERICK HALLETT, and ARTHUR FREDERICK LEIGHTON, Office No. 2886- 01, age 29, height 5 ft. 7J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes light hazel, scar right eyebrow and each side of chest, mole left of back, 2nd left toe deformed. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. HER TFORDSHIRE. 33— Hitch in { County). — For fraud — SIDNEY F. PANGBOURNE, age about 20, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, usually wears glasses, pro- minent nose, large ears ; dress, Raglan coat, dark MONTCOMER YSHIRE. 34 — Welshpool { County).— For embezzle- ment— ALFRED PARRY, age 29, height about jacket suit, light plaid check cap; brown boots, wears a gold signet ring, initials " S. F. P." thereon, on one little finger, and small gold watch chain across vest. Has been employed as clerk to the Registrar of the Hitchin County Court. A native of Hitchin. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Reynolds, flitchin. 5 ft., complexion fair, full face, hair light brown, moustache light, eyes blue, stoops slightly ; dress, dark navy blue suit, dark overcoat. A con- fectioner or barman ; native of Welshpool. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Williams, Welshpool. ESSEX. 35.— Southend - On- Sea [ County).— For stealing between 20th December last and 16th inst., at Shoeburyness, a gold half- hunter watch, No. 5030, maker Benson, London, monogram " C. W." in bine enamel on back; 1 gold open face Geneva ; 1 gold consular verge watch ; 1 silver flower vase, about 6 in. high ; 1 lady's gold ring, set turquoise ; 1 do. long gold chain ; 1 " Singer" bicycle, free wheel," Model de Luxe" on frame, No. " 149150" stamped on saddle bar; 1 black port- manteau ; 1 pair green cloth curtains; 1 dark tweed overcoat, with side pockets ; 1 brown tweed suit; 1 green flannel suit; 1 pair heather colour breeches; 1 do. shooting jacket; 2 pale blue flannel shirts; 2 pink do., marked " H. Brown- low " ; 1 lady's gold Geneva watch ; 1 gold fancy chain bracelet; 1 gold Chinese chased bangle; 1 gold curb chain ; 1 gold Princess of Wales' pat- tern twist necklet; 1 gold and carbuncle brooch, 5 diamonds in pendant; 1 gold anchor pendant; 1 lady's gold 5 stone diamond ring; 1 do. 6 diamonds and emerald ; 1 do. 4 stone crystal do., 1 stone as pendant; 1 gold signet ring ; 2 ladies' gold half- hoop garnet do. ; 1 do. half- hoop and lava; 1 crown piece brooch, enamelled— THOMAS L. GEARY, age 23, height 5 ft. 6$ in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown. A native of Ansty, near Leicester. Is a deserter from the Royal Artillery, No. 18172. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend. NOR THA MPTONSHIRE. 36.— Daventry { County). — For larceny between 13th and 17th inst., at Woodford Halse— HENRY CAVE, age 24, height 5 ft. 1 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey; dress, dark jacket, moleskin trousers, red and white plaid scarf, dark cap. A labourer; native of Maidford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brown, Daventry. 37.— Northampton { County).— For obtain- ing a horse by false pretences— A MAN, who gave the names of WEBB and BROWN, age about 50, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, beard, and moustache dark, eyes blue, carries his head forward when walking; wearing a fawn colour covert coat, black hard felt hat, brown leather leggings. He advertises in local papers for van horses, visits farms, & c., states he is pur- chasing hay for the Government, and that he would forward a cheque in payment on arrival home. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Webster, County Police Office, Northampton. PEMBROKESHIRE. 38.— Haverfordwest Castle { County). — DANIEL JOHN DREW CODNER, Case No. 36, 14th Oct., 1898, not now wanted. SHROPSHIRE. 39.— Ludlow { County).— For deserting his wife and 2 children, leaving them chargeable to the Ludlow Union— THOMAS HICKS, age about 40, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., rather stout build, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes grey, scar ( sup- posed) on left cheek, walks rather lame, addicted to drink ; usually wearing dark clothes and black hard hat. A tailor. Has served in the Royal Navy, and has worked at London, Rugby, Staffordshire, Worcester and Loughborough. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Perry, Ludlow. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1902. SOMERSETSHIRE. 40.— llminster ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences, 29th ult., at Crewkerne— W. H. FERGUSON, alias M. MARTIN, age 30 to 40, height 5 ft. 11 in., narrow shoulders, com- plexion dark, thin features, hair and rather long moustache dark brown, near sighted, red nose, an inveterate cigarette smoker ; dress, black diagonal morning coat ( short sleeves), black vest, dark grey trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. He calls on tradesmen and represents himself to be an agent for a Gazette and Trades' Directory Co., obtains 2s., giving a receipt signed " W. H. F. " in pencil. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jennings, Ilminster. il.— Temple Cloud { County).— For ob- taining £ 3 '• is. 6d. by false pretences— SARAH JACOBS, alias BURROWS, CARTER, BIDDLE, STRUTTON, and ELLEN GOULDEN, Office No. 3026- 00 ( see GAZETTE 26th July last, Case No. 11, and Illustrated Circular No. 64, Case No. 32), age 32, height 5 ft. 2J in., complexion pale, hair and eyes brown, scar on forehead and left cheek, burn scar on left elbow; dress, black sailor hat, grey cloak three- quarter length, with hood lined with red plaid, black dress with black ribbon about li in. wide round bottom of skirt. Sentenced at Brighton Sessions 2nd July, 1900, to 4 months hard labour for false pretences. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sparks, Temple Cloud. 42.— B at h ( City). — For embezzlement — WILLIAM CHEESMAN, age 18, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., thick set, complexion and hair dark, eyes hazel; dress, blue jacket, black vest and trousers, white muffler, light plaid cap, black leggings, lace boots. Absconded 17th inst.; may endeavour to enlist. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Parry, Bath. STAFFORDSHIRE. 43— Stoke- on- Trent { County). — For stealing a silver English lever watch, No. 74882 ; 1 silver curb pattern chain, with coin as pendant; and £ 1 10s., 23rd inst.— JOHN PARKER, age 42, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, hair, moustache, and eyes brown, supposed coal mark on forehead ; dress, black coat and vest, blue cloth trousers, plaid muffler, black soft felt hat, lace boots. A collier or labourer ; native of Ashley.— TAMA COOKSON, alias GLOVER and HENSHALL, age 34, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, supposed cut scar left eye ; dress, grey skirt, red, black and grey figured blouse, black figured cape, fur round collar, white sailor hat with black band. A native of Longton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gilbride, Stoke- on- Trent. SUFFOLK ( West). 44.— Boxford { County). — For obtaining money by false pretences SULLIVAN ( sup- posed false), age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes ( full) brown, scar under right eye, wearing ring, supposed set 3 diamonds; dress, dark clothes, hard felt hat.— — JONES ( supposed false), age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown ; dress, dark suit, black overcoat, tie fastened by gold ring, silk hat, lace boots. Sullivan called on a lady, 3rd inst., represented himself as an oculist, and induced her to purchase 4 pairs of spectacles for £ 4 4s., stating he would consult a specialist, for which purpose he received £ 15 15s. He re- turned on 6th inst. with the supposed specialist, who gave the name of Jones. They then repre- sented that they were connected with a London Eye Hospital, and left her a small galvanic battery, for which they drew the sum of £ 80. The spectacles are worth about 7s. 6d. per pair and the battery £ 1. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Peake, Boxford, or In- spector Offord, Sndbury. SUSSEX ( East). 45.— Battle { County).— For stealing a gold muff chain ( recovered)— JOHN ALLEN ED- WARDS, age about 20, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue; wearing a stable suit. A native of Wellington, Surrey. Warrant issued. 46.— Battle ( County).— For obtaining food, lodgings, and money by false pretences— JAMES KNOWLES, age 46 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion rather dark, hair ( turning grey) and moustache dark ; dress, dark jacket, old blue trousers, black cap with shiny peak. A native of Burwash. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Plumb, Battle. 47.— Haywards Heath { County).— For housebreaking, 15th December last, at Hurst- pierpoint— HENRY DALE, age 21, height 5 ft. 9. J in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, large scar left side of chin, A. G., dagger, dots and anchor left forearm, anchor back left hand, H. D. M. W. right forearm, heart in red ink back right hand. A flower hawker; native of Notting Hill, London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brooman, Haywards Heath. 48.— Hastings { Borough).— For non- pay- ment of £ 7 0s. 6d., arrears and costs due under a maintenance order.— WILLIAM FREDERICK SNAITH, age 47, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes dark grey, right forefinger missing ; dress, black jacket, light tweed trousers, blue guernsey, white muffler, soft felt hat, heavy nailed boots. A fish hawker ; native of Hastings. Stated he was going into the provinces. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. SUSSEX ( West). 49.— Worthing { County). — For stealing 9s. 3d. from his lodgings, 9th inst.— H. JOHN- SON, alias TURNER, MELLOWS, and CLARK, age 22 or 23, height 5 ft. 7 in., rather slight build, complexion and hair dark, clean shaved, abscess under left jaw ; dress, blue serge suit, black hard felt hat, lace boots, drab colour spats. A native of Sheffield ; stated he was a ledger clerk. Sup- posed wanted elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bridget-, Central Police Station, Worthing. WARWICKSHIRE. 50 — Solihull { County).— For burglary at Coleshill, 13th inst., and stealing a black Irish frieze overcoat, single breasted, black velvet collar, " Binley, Tailor, & c., Uppingham," on tab — A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 3 in., com- plexion fair, hair ( cut short) light brown, moustache light, bracelet tattooed on each wrist, figure on left forearm ; dress, short dark jacket suit, hard felt hat, wearing ring on one right finger. Information to Supt. Carbis, Solihull. WILTSHIRE. 51 .— Tishury { County). — For failing to appear to a summons for indecent assaults on male persons— DAN CONNELL, age 32, height 6 ft. 2 in., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache dark brown, eyes blue; supposed wearing dark suit, cloth cap. A native of Hazel- field, Limerick. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Fox, Tisbury. WORCES TERSHIRE. 52.— Malvern { County).— For obtaining a situation by a forged character, 24th December last— GEORGE WILLIAM BERROW, alias BROWN, age 34, height about 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, grey patch back of head, side whiskers dark, eyes blue; dress, brown suit, dark cap, usually brown leather leggings. A native of Knightwick. He calls at farm houses in answer to advertisements for a groom, gardener, or cowman, and on being engaged obtains money to pay his railway fare, and absconds. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harrison, Malvern. 53.— Worcester ( City).— For stealing a cash- box ( recovered) and £ 36 lis., including a cheque for 10s. 6d. drawn by II. Pratt, in favour of Frank Crockett— FRED PROSSER, age 35 or 36 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark, eyes grey, cut scar over left eye, anchor tattooed on left forearm, wrinkles on forehead ; dress, black coat and vest, light check trousers, black and white spotted tie, white collar, " F. Prosser " thereon, black bowler hat. A painter and paper- hanger. Supposed a native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Byrne, Wor- cester. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 54.— Hull ( City). — For obtaining bankers' cheques and orders for the payment of £ 274 16s. lOd. by forged bills of lading, 3rd inst.— FRANCISCO DI CRISTINA, age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., square shoulders, complexion sallow, prominent chin, hair ( short), moustache and eyes dark, speaks English fairly well, takes short quick steps, of smart appearance, has a habit of throwing his arms out when in conversation ; dress, Raglan overcoat, dark suit, black tie, black hard felt hat, white woollen gloves. — M. NACCI, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fair, hair ( short) dark brown, moustache light, rather small eyes, short sighted, wears glasses with gold frames, speaks English fairly well, awkward gait; dress, dark rough cloth overcoat, dark suit, dark kid gloves. Both supposed Italians. They call upon fruit merchants, con- fectioners, & c., represent themselves as shippers of fruit at Palermo, produce bills of lading of a local shipping firm, showing a large cargo of oranges, lemons, & c., on board a steamer belonging to the firm referred to. Absconded 3rd inst. Warrants issued. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 55.— Thornahy- on- Tees ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, 23rd October, 1901, a silver watch, No. 182122, white dial, " Bloom" engraved thereon, " William Leighton" on inner case; 1 silver graduatel curb Albert with 3 appendages, the Queen, Lord Robertp, and General Buller ; 1 purse containing £ 2 — GEORGE HENRY GARNER, alias STEPHENSON and CURRIE, age 29, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache light brown, eyes hazel, small mole on lip and throat, front upper teeth missing, lisps, 2 scars on back, soldier tat- tooed on left forearm, slightly bow- legged ; dress, brown tweed suit, black tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A native of Spennymoor. He took lodgings stating he had obtained employment as an engineer. Absconded 23rd October, 1901. Was seen at Tilbury, Essex, on 14th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cook, Tliornaby- on- Tees. 56.— Scarborough { Borough).— For de- serting his wife and child— RICHARD BUTTON, age 23, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., rather slim build, complexion sallow, hair brown, ejes grey ; dress, dark jacket and vest, light trousers, cloth cap. A native of Beverley. Has been a waiter ; may seek employment in a bakehouse. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Riches, Scar- borough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 57.— Coole { County).— For non- payment of £ 1 12s. bastardy arrears— ROBERT CAIN, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion light, hair black, eyes blue. A commercial traveller. Is said to be travelling for a firm of hop merchants of Worcester. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Burkitt, Court House, Goole. 58.— Leeds { County).— For failing to sur- render to his bail, 11th inst., for larceny ( lodgings), 6th inst., at Stourton — ERNEST WILLIAM ANDERSON, age 14, height 4 ft. 10 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey. A native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Tebbutt, County Buildings, Park Street, Leeds. 59.— Sheffield { County).— For stealing a silver English lever watch, No. 278365, white dial, black numerals, gold pointers; 1 silver curb Albert with lion shilling as append^ ge— JOHN DONOVAN, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes weak, short sighted, prominent forehead, sunk in centre, female in tights tattooed right arm, woman's head and star on left arm ; dress, black coat and vest, new brown cord trousers, blue muffler and cap, lace boots. A coal filler; native of Coalville, Leict stershire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bielby, Sheffield. 60.— Todmorden ( County).— For an assault, 18th inst.— JOHN STEVENSON, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion fresh, prominent cheek bones, slight moustache ; wearing moleskin trousers, slop. A navvy ; may be found on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lawson, Todmorden. 61 .— Bradford ( City). — For unlawful wounding— JAMES DAVENPORT, age 34, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) and moustache light, cut scar right elbow, 2 inoles TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1902. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 on left forearm, 1 on right arm; dress, blue pilot jacket ( double breasted), moleskin trousers, black felt hat, army boots. A bricklayer; native of Wolverhampton. Has served in the Army. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Head Constable Farndale, Brad- ford. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. CA RNA R VONSHIRE. 62.— Conway { County).— Remanded till 3rd prox., for obtaining money by false pretences— JOHN FULLER, alias DANIEL OLSEN, A. ANDERSON, and RICHARD NICHOLSON, age about 60 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion pale, hair grey, moustache light, eyes blue, anchor inside right forearm, urn inside left do., scars on both shins and right eyebrow, right leg has been broken, 1st joint right little finger deficient. A seaman ; native of Norway. He called on Secretaries of the Shipwrecked Mariners' Society, and represented himself to be the sole survivor of the ship Budusa, supposed to have foundered. Information to Supt. Rees, Conway. ESSEX. 63.— Chelmsford { County).— In custody, charged with obtaining money by false pretences — HENRY ROSE,' alias ROSS, anddiOSENTHAL. a Jew, age 26, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown. An auctioneer and clockmaker. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somer- set, Chelmsford. GLOUCES TERSHIRE. 64.— Gloucester { County). — Committed for trial at next City Quarter Sessions, for larceny — ARTHUR WEST, age 36, height 5 ft. 4* in., complexion pale, hair and eyes brown, dots left forearm and left little finger ; dress, dark cloth jacket and cap, 2 vests ( 1 light, 1 dark), cord trousers. States he is a native of Devonport.— JOHN WARD, age 24, height 5 ft. Of in., com- plexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, 6 dots inside right forearm, scar left wrist and hand ; dress, 2 jackets ( 1 light, 1 dark), moleskin vest and trousers, dark cap. States he is a native of Barry, Cardiff. Labourers. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Harri- son, Gloucester. HAMPSHIRE. 65. — Southampton { Borough). — Com- mitted for trial at next Borough Quarter Sessions for officebreaking— JOHN FARRELL, age 24, height 5 ft. in., complexion sallow, hair and slight moustache dark, eyes brown ( small and weak), clasped hands and heart inside left fore- arm, several front upper teeth missing. A ship's fireman; native of Manchester. Supposed pre- viously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. S TA FFORDSHIRE. 66.— Wednesbury { County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sesssions, for larceny— CHARLES KEY, age about 58, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair and whiskers grey, shaved on chin, eyes hazel, nose inclined to right, anchor inside right forearm ; dress, grey jacket and cap, black worsted vest, brown cord trousers, salmon colour scarf, lace boots. States he is a native of Leeds. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. bait, Wednesbury. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 67.— y Division.— Hth inst., 6 gold rings ( 1 mourning, set single stone, claw setting; 1 lady's half- hoop, set 5 large diamonds; 1 do., set diamond and 3 sapphires ; 1 do., set 4 diamonds ; 1 lady's small thin dress ring, set coral and pearls; 1 do., set rubies and pearls) ; 2 necklets ( 1 gold, small round and flat link pattern, stars and sprays, set pearls in front; 1 red beads, large coral mounted in gold, 3 wires with coral at ends, attached); 7 gold bracelets ( 3 plain, expanding ; 1 curb ; 3 do., with safety chains) ; 7 brooches ( 2 star pattern, set pearls ; 1 spray do., set pearls ; 1 bar do., composed of 3 circles, chased ; 2 curb ; 1 heart shape, set moonstone) ; 1 cross, moonstone mounted in gold ; 1 lady's English lever watch, demi- hunter, No. 7167, chased back and front, monogram " M. G." on back ; 1 lady's gold and platinum Albert, round and long links alternately; 1 gold wire brooch, Australian £ 1 piece and several coins attached; 1 do., oval, inlaid dark blue enamel, set diamond star in centre; 1 do. bracelet, heavy curb pattern ; 1 light brown pig- skin purse, gilt clasp fastening, " Irene " written inside. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 68.— Wokingham { County).— 15th inst. at Wargrave, a black and brown mixture cloth ( stable) suit, with light grey cap ; 1 nearly new brown and blue mixture cloth morning coat and vest; 1 pair of brown ( waterproof cloth) breeches and gaiters; 1 white merino neckerchief ; 1 do. handkerchief, " E. Clements " in corner and " 24 " ; 1 pair of black button boots ; 1 pair of spring- side button boots, square toes. Information to Inspector Goddard, Wokingham. CA MBRIDGESHIRE. 69.— Cambridge { County).— 11th inst., at Chesterton, a " Vincent" road racer pneumatic bicycle, 24 in. dropped frame, dropped handle bars, cork tips, roller chain, 84 gear, 28 in. wheels, Clincher tyres, " Vincent Quinsee, Maker, East Road, Cambridge," partly worn off, rat- trap pedals, toe- clips rusty, plate on driving- wheel chipped, large bell— By A MAN, age about 21, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, hair dark ; dress, dark jacket and vest, brown trousers, red muffler, cap, heavy lace boots. Information to Supt. Webb, County Police Office, Cambridge. DENBIGHSHIRE. 70.— Denbigh { County).— During the past 6 months, a gold pin, shape of treble clef, diamond centre ; 1 do., diamond cluster, small ruby in centre ; 1 oblong silver match or snuff box, old- fashioned, " Ralph Worthington, Lea- wards," engraved on outer case; 1 gold scarf ring, enamelled blue lines, mounted. Information to Supt. Jones, Denbigh. ESSEX. 71.— Romford { County).— 12th inst., by housebreaking, 2 ladies' gold rings ( 1 set 5 tur- quoise, small diamond in centre, partly chased band ; 1 plain, set 3 rubies) ; 1 silver horseshoe brooch, blue enamelled, set brilliants; 1 silver match box ; 1 green glass scent bottle with gold top ; 1 white metal Chinese salt cellar. 72.— Romford { County). — 19th inst., a pneumatic safety bicycle, road racer, 28 in. wheels, new Wavery covers to tyres, dropped handle bars, cork handles ( 1 damaged), block chain, 96 gear, rat- trap pedals, toe clips, all parts plated, transfer on head " Jones, Southend," dent on lower bar from gear wheel to front fork. Information to Supt. Creasy, Romford. HAMPSHIRE. 73.— Portsmouth { Borough).— 13th inst., a free wheel bicycle, black enamelled, gold lined, plated rims, transfer " O'Leary, Waterford, Ireland," on head and back of machine, mud- guards, Bowden brake to back wheel, brake to front wheel worked by levers on handles, flat handle bars ( made to contain outfit), white celluloid grips, rubber pedals, usual parts plated, Dunlop tyres, nickel pump, plated lamp, Brooks's saddle, with pouch containing wrench and outfit, celluloid card on same with " H. H. Penrose " thereon. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 74.— Southampton ( Borough).— 20th inst., 2 gold diamond rings, set rubies and sapphires ( a diamond missing from one), 2 gold bracelets ( 1 set 9 red and white stones, 1 knob fastening), ] gold engagement ring, with ivy and " I cling to thee " thereon. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. KENT. 75.— Gravesend { Borough).— 22nd inst., by housebreaking, a lady's gold ring, set 2 diamonds and 2 rubies; 1 do., set cat's- eye, surrounded with small diamonds; 1 lady's silver watch, guard, heart in centre, tassel at end attached; 1 sham- rock leaf brooch, mounted in silver, green stone ; 1 small silver brooch, diamond shape stone in each point; 1 gold plated bangle, spring clasp, top chased ; 1 15 ct. gold buckle ring ( buckle defective); 1 9 ct. gold do., lover's knot pattern, rather heavy ; 1 pair gold fronted sleeve links, oblong and plain shape— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 10 in.; wear- ing long brown overcoat, hard hat. Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Gravesend. LANCASHIRE. 7G.— Salford { Borough). — 19th inst., by housebreaking, a lady's 18 ct. gold lever, No. 64542, open face, J- plate, maker Thomas Russell & Son; 1 do. Albert, composed of 4 strands, sliding centre, gold locket (" JHL " thereon, photo of a child and lock of hair inside), and a war charm attached ; 1 do. bracelet, composed of 4 strands, flat clasp £ in. wide, sliding centre set dark stone ; 1 black oak bangle, gold mounted; 1 lady's black and gold marquise ring, set 4 pearls and small diamond ; 1 do. gold dress / ing, set emerald and brilliants; 1 do., 18 ' ct., thin, set 3 small diamonds ( 1 deficient); 1 do., 9 ct., set 4 pearls ( 1 pearl deficient), ruby in centre, ring broken; 1 do. gold ring, set 2 brilliants and 1 opal ( 1 brilliant deficient); 1 gold brooch, 1J in. long, set diamond in centre, 2 turquoise, glass at back for hair ; 2 chased silver serviette rings, in. wide, space for monogram; 1 dark green purse, slide fastening. Information to Chief Constable Hallam, Salford. RENFREWSHIRE. 77.— Port Glasgow { County).— 14th inst., by shopbreaking, a gold- cased Waltham hunting keyless lever watch, No. 9752892, plain cases, white dial, black chapters, steel hands and seconds, " A. W. W. Co., U. S. A.," on works; 1 gold- cased hunting keyless lever watch, No. 9333614, plain cases, white dial, black chapters, steel hands and seconds, " Elgin Watch Company" on works, " Elgin " on dial; 1 18 ct. gold Geneva lever watch, i plate, No. 24312, metal dome, engine turned cases, white dial, black chapters, steel hands and seconds; 1 gold- cased keyless Waltham lever watch, plain cases, white dial, numeral figures, gold hands and steel seconds, '• A. W. W. Co., U. S. A.," on works, Louis XIV. make ; 2 silver lever watches, Nos. 13923 and 13925, compensation balances, engine turned cases, white dials, black chapters, gold hands, steel seconds, " D. Duke, Port Glasgow " on works and dial; 1 silver Waltham lever watch, engine turned cases, fiat glass, white dial, black chapters, steel hands and seconds, " A. W. W. Co., U. S. A.," on works and dial; 3 silver barrel lever watches, Nos. 320915, 320916. and 319750 or 319748 or 319747, compensation balances, engine turned cases, white dials, black chapters, gold hands and steel seconds, Lancashire make ; 3 silver lever watches, engine turned cases, white dials, black chapters, gold hands, steel seconds ; 1 silver lever watch, large size, compensation balance, engine turned cases, white dial, black chapters, gold hands, steel seconds; 1 silver Geneva watch, engraved cases, white dial, steel hands, and numeral chapters, a silver Albertina composed of 3 chains, rope pattern, with keeper in centre, hook one end and tassel at other, attached ; 1 silver lever watch, compensation balance, engraved cases, with gold garter, silver dial, " John Forrest" thereon, gold chapters, and steel handB; 1 lady's 9 ct. gold Geneva watch, engraved cases, gold dial, steel hands, and flat glass; 1 do. 14 ct. gold keyless Geneva watch, metal dome, gold dial, and steel hands. Information to Chief Constable Harding, Paisley. SURREY. £ 10 REWARD. U.— Chertsey { Coutity). — 24th ult., by burglary, at Lightwater, Bagshot, 3 table spoons ( 1 marked " W. H. & S." ; 2 marked " W. H. R."); 4 dessert spoons, marked " W. H. R."; 4 small forks; 3 large do., marked " S. & FeE " ; 2 knife rests ; 8 tea spoons, marked " S. & S." ; 1 small sauce ladle, marked " W. H. & S.", all electro plated ; 1 silver butter knife, slight dent in blade ; 1 pair large silver sugar tongs; 1 pair button boots, kid tops; 1 wicker plate basket, lined grpen baize ; 1 doe skin tobacco pouch, " S" worked in red on outside; 1 brown leather writing case, " Stubbins" in gilt letters thereon, brass lock, containing documents. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Stubbins, Bagshot, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the property. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1902. ANIMALS, & c., RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 85.— F Division.— Mare, Case No. 94, 27th December last. trimmed black velvet; 1 black cloth); 2JpairB shoes ( 1 patent; 1 black silk); 2 pairs white corsets ( 1 new ; 1 old) ; 2 pairs light gloves ; 1 pair curling tongs ; 1 pair black stockings; 1 small box containing beads. 95.—/? Division,— 25th inst., by house- breaking, an embossed oval silver cake basket, 18 in. by 9 in., monogram " A. S. P. L." on bottom; 6 silver tea spoons; 1 pair do. sugar tongs, lily pattern; 1 silver cake knife, mother- o'- pearl handle; 4 silver fancy flower vases; 1 silver thistle, set 2 cairngorms ( 1 purple, 1 yellow). 79.— Chertsey ( County).— 14th inst., by burglary at Longcross, Egham, 6 briar pipes, vul- canite mouthpieces, " Brumfit" and " E. B. W. B." on silver bands ; 1 white metal Jubilee medal, " Spink & Son" thereon; 7 silver fish knives, chased, pattern cross fishes ; 6 silver knives and forks, small round handles; 1 plated crumb scoop; 1 silver salver, 12 in. in diameter, crest, " Libertas Veritas Justicia" and 3 battle axes ; silver cross swords; 2 menu card frames; 1 Indian card case, silver gilt; 1 photograph frame, size of a five shilling piece, set blue stones, containing photograph of an old gentleman; 1 small paper knife, copper handle, dagger pattern ; 2 glass ash trays, in. in diameter, silver hand and rod across centre ; 1 Venetian glass vase, gold gilt; 1 pair plated nut crackers. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. 80.— Farnham ( County).— 12th inst., a lady's gold keyless watch, No. 19750, monogram " F. L. C." on back, maker Charles Edward Beech, Dulwich. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. SUSSEX ( East). 81.— Eastbourne ( Borough). — Between 18th and 19th inst., an old silver Geneva watch, open face, chased back, white dial, black hands, main spring broken ; 1 lady's white metal pre sentation watch, " English Lever Watch Co., Glasgow " thereon ; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 17762, chased back, white dial, with flowers thereon, black hands ; 1 plain round gold brooch, about the size of a penny, raised in centre, and earrings to match; .1 nearly new hair brush, light brown wood back, and 1 small dark comb ; 1 lady's long chain, close pattern— By A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion sallow, clean shaved, thick upper lip ; wearing dark grey overcoat and hard hat; appearance of a mechanic. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 82. — Middlesbrough ( Borough). — Between 20th and 21st inst., by shopbreaking, about 72 22 ct. gold wedding rings; about 80 9 and 18 ct. signet do.; about 240 ladies' 9 ct. dress rings, stones and settings various ; about 60 9 and 18 ct. keeper and buckle rings ; about 60 9 ct. hollow signets; about 10 sets of 15 and 18 ct. links and studs ; about 20 pairs 15 and 18 ct. links ; about 40 pairs 9 ct. links ; about 150 15 ct. gold brooches, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, pearls, & c., in various settings ; about 30 9 ct. do., patterns various; about 48 gold safety pin brooches, set pearls, turquoise, & c.; about 12 gold chain bracelets, set diamonds, sapphires, pearls, & c. ; about 48 9 and 18 ct. curb chain do., unset; about 56 9 and 15 ct. gold bracelets, some plain, some set ; about 150 9 and 15 ct. gold charms ; about 120 15 ct. gold pins, patterns various; about 7 pearl set necklets; about 24 9 and 15 ct. necklets, fine patterns, wilhout stones ; each article is marked with a letter and stock number up to 4000— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN, 1st, height about 5 ft. 10 in.; wearing dark overcoat, hard felt hat. 2nd, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., slight build, clean shaved ; wearing dark clothes, black cap. 83.— Middlesbrough ( Borough). — 20th inst., by housebreaking, an 18 ct. gold f- plate centre second English lever stop watch, No. 15214, key wind, compensation balance ; 1 heavy do. gold Albert, long link pattern, with 2 or 3 curb links between, appendage, a gold locket, chased; 1 lady's gold watch, gold dial, chased cases, gold chain attached ; 1 white metal keyless watch, white dial, steel pointers, plain cases; 1 silver Swiss lever do., No. 88792, white dial, steel pointers, key wind ; 1 gold Mizpah ring ; 1 do. dress ring, oval top, containing hair ; 1 gold ring, set ruby or diamond, pearl each side; 1 lace brooch, with 2 swallows set in pearls; 1 small silver pig. Information to the Chief Constable, Middles- brough. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 84— K Division.— 25th inst., a bay gelding, 15$ hands, off hind fetlock white, scar under fore- lock, long mane, short tail; 1 bridle, " Briggs" on blinkers; 2 rugs ( 1 fawn, " H. B." thereon, 1 white). Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. MISCELLANEOUS. STAFFORDSHIRE. 86.— Leek ( County).— Information is desired as to the whereabouts of MARY SHAW, alias JANE SHAW, who is required as prosecutrix in a case of rape to be tried at the Assizes on 5th prox.; age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., com- plexion fresh, hair grey, stoops slightly when walking ; dress, old dark skirt, black jacket, black sailor hat. A native of Hawich, Scotland. Stated she intended proceeding to Glasgow. Information to Supt. Breton, Leek. 87 — Metropolitan Police District, K Division.— WILLIAM THOMPSON, Case No. 6, 21st inst. 88.— Cheshire, Macclesfield ( County). — ALEXANDER GREEN, alias HAYES, Case No. 5, 14th inst. 89— Durham, Sunderland ( Borough). — Supervisee ROBERT HILTON, Office No. 527- 00, Case No. 15,17th ult., and sentenced to 1 month hard labour. 90. — Northumberland, Morpeth ( County).— GEORGE CYRIL GOLDIE, Case No. 43, 21st inst. ^•— Sussex ( East), East Grin- Stead ( County).— FRANK EVANS KESSELL, Case No. 95, 21st inst. 92.— Sussex ( East), Lewes ( County). — BARCLAY, alias WALKER, McGOWON, CAMPBELL, YOUNG, HUNTER, RICHARD- SON, CAMERON, & c., Case No. 33, 6th October, 1899. 93.— Warwickshire, Warwick ( County).— JOHN TEW BURROWS, Case No. 54, 7th inst. LATEST INFORMATION. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 94.— D Division.— 22nd inst., a small brown leather handbag, containing a gold watch, heart shape, pearl safety pin attached ; 1 red velvet jewel case, containing 2 pairs earrings ( 1 set paste diamonds; 1 sapphires, diamonds and pearls) ; 2 brooches, set paste diamonds ; 4 pairs hair combs ( 2 set paste diamonds; 2 turquoise) ; 4 rows of Roman beads ( 3 short ; 1 long) ; 1 gold chain with beads and lorgnette; 2 dresses ( 1 black silk, 96.— 5 Division.— 25th inst., a diamond frame bicycle, transfer " Mohawk," flat handle bars, celluloid mudguards, rubber pedals, 28 in. wheels, Dunlop tyres, Mohawk fittings and saddle, 84 in. gear, fixed wheel, enamelled black, £ in. block chain, ordinary lamp, black mackintosh cape, American pump and tool bag, containing screw spanner, attached. 97.— Y Division.— 27th inst., by burglary, 12 silver watches ( 3 Genevas, Nos. 107895,139138, 139135; 1 English lever, No. 153427; 8 ladies' Genevas, Nos. 74148, 74137, 35424, 5552, 605160, 605165, 156165, 156168); 92 9 ct. gold rings ( 4a ladies' dress, set various stones; 3 snake pattern ; 40 signets, set various stones ; 9 keepers) ; 1 9 ct. gold Albert ; 4 do. brooches, all marked with one or more of the following letters, MAYFLOWERS ;. a quantity of gilt and leather Alberts, muff chains and coral necklets. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. 98 — Bedfordshire, Luton ( County).— NICHOLAS WATSON, Case No. 42, 21st inst. MISSING. £ 50 REWARD. 99.— Since 18th December last, from Hastings, ARTHUR PATMAN, age 42, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair ( thin on forehead) and slight moustache dark, eyes brown ; dress, dark jacket suit, dark grey Raglan overcoat, cap] to match, clothing marked " A" or " Arthur Patman."' A native of London. Had in his possession an oxidized gun metal watch and gold chain. Is suffering from mental weakness. The above reward will be paid by Messrs. Braikenridge and Edwards, Solicitors, 16 Bart- lett's Buildings, London, E. C., for such information as will lead to the whereabouts of above or proof of his death. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. APPREHENSIONS. APPREHENSION. LONDON.— PRINTED FOR HIS MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE BY J. J. KELIHER JT Co.. LTD., 99, VICTORIA STRKET, S. W. 33, KING WILLIAM STREET, E. C.; AND MAKSHALSKA WORK?, S. E. 52212