POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1901. VOL. XVIII., No. 1862. BEGUI. 1. All annoutwemei. ts for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should he addressed to THE EDITOR oi' THE POLICE GAZETTE. NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought trill 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 enuble the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. 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 announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, 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 ease may be. 1. TIONS. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of iwt lets rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number and as far us practicable, they are alphubetically 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 ivholly 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 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, a/ ul the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. E. R. HENRY, Editor. NOTICE. f.— The composition of tho Friday No. of tho " Pollco Gazette" will bo found arranged for easy reference as fol- lows s— ( a) Regulations at top of first page. < b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged, as far as practicable, in alphabetical order. ( o) Persons In Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE Letters relating to criminal business addressed by other Police Forces to Scotland Yard, are very frequently delayed, owing to the envelopes con- taining them being directed incorrectly or inade- quately. In such cases prompt attention cannot be assured unless the letters are addressed " The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W." SPECIAL NOTICE. THE Metropolitan Police still continue to receive numerous complaints about a dealer in dogs named ASTORIA, of 52 Maida Yale, London, N. W. ( See POLICE GAZETTE, NO. 1510, 17th of June, 1898, and No. 1748, 28th of September, 1900). He now gives the name of L. CLEMENT, 18 Beak Street, Regent Street, W., and 41 Wych Street, Strand, and succeeds in obtaining dogs from many persons in the provinces. Unless process can be obtained against him for fraud, the Police cannot assist, and action should be taken in the County Court. ( C. I. D. Corre- spondence, 113155). APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— For offences against the Bank- ruptcy Law in Germany — ADOLF SCHMIDT, age 42, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and heavy moustache brown ; well dressed. A native of Cassel, Germany. Extradition warrant issued. 2.— A Division.— For forging and utter- ing a Post Office Savings Bank warrant for £ 35 5s. 8d.— HERBERT MEREDITH, age 21£, height 5 ft. 8£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, anchor in blue ink on right forearm. A native of Rotherham, Yorks. Is a deserter from the 3rd Battn. Coldstream Guards. Warrant issued. 3.— B Division.— For obtaining clothing to the value of £ 15 Is. 6d. by false pretences— Expiree HENRY CLAYTON, alias PERCY MOORE, LEIGHTON, and FREDERICK HAL- LETT, Office No. 2886- 01, age 28, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes light hazel, scar right eyebrow, 2 right side of chest, 1 left side of chest, and 1 on tip of right little finger, mole left side of back, 2nd left toe de- formed ; dress, blue serge suit, light tweed cap, patent leather boots. A native of Brighton.— Expiree CHARLES CAVENDISH, aWasGEORGE ROBINSON, PERCY CLINTON, WOOD, and GEORGE THOMPSON, Office No. 2887- 01, age 29, height 5 ft. in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes blue, scar back of head, 2 on left cheek, both little fingers deformed, mole on front of right upper arm, outside left thigh, and front of right shin ; dress, brown tweed jacket suit and cap. A native of Dublin. Warrant issued. 4.— C Division.— For obtaining a ruby pin, surrounded by 12 diamonds; 1 gold ring set diamond ; and a 14 ct. gold keyless American watch, by a fictitious cheque— J. DE STRASS- NOFF, a Hungarian, age about 27, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes ( sunken) grey, long pointed chin, high cheek bones, speaks English fluently ; dress, blue serge jacket suit, grey Raglan overcoat, dark bow tie, black hard felt or silk hat. Warrant issued. 5.— M Division. — For stealing £ 30 — THOMAS MAYNARD, age 33, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair dark, eyes hazel; dress, dark jacket suit, cap, lace boots. A native of Bermondsey, Surrey. May seek employment as a potman. Warrafit issued. 6.— P Division.— For stealing ( bailee), 16th ult., a black Russian cob gelding, age 8 years, 13£ hands, hog mane, short tail, a set of black leather harness, brass mounted, and a Ralli car, painted dark green, picked out amber, " J. L." in gilt on side, " Gilderson, maker, Ilford" on wheel caps, whip, rug, and nose bag— A MAN, who gave the name of J. SAUNDERS, age 22, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion dark, clean shaved ; dress, blue lounge coat, dark trousers, silk hat. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 7.— WALTER POPE, Case No. 5, 8th March last. Warrant withdrawn. ANGLESEY. 8.— Holyhead ( County). — For deserting his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Holyhead Union— JAMES GAINE, age 43 or 44, height 5 ft. 5* in., complexion fresh, hair ( thin on top) and mous- tache light brown, eyes brown, mole and scar on forehead, small wart right side of nose, abscess marks left calf. He belongs to the Carnarvon Militia. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jonei, Holyhead. BERKSHIRE. 9.— Newbury ( County). — For larceny ( bailee)— JOHN KING, age 45, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion and short moustache dark, full eyes, flat nose, impediment in speech ; dress, plaid suit and cap, heavy lace boots. A stable helper. Absconded 28th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robotham, Newbury. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 10. — High Wycombe ( County). — For stealing, 7th ult., at Great Marlow, a " Royal Riley" cycle, 26 in. frame, raised handle bar, front rim brake, combination pedals, D front forks. Perry's - j roller chain, Dunlop tyres, West- wood rims plated, centre of rims lacquered, bright 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1901. blue black enamel, fluted felt handle tips — JULIUS HORVATH, a Hungarian, age about 24, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark, eyes ( supposed) dark, several front teeth deficient, speaks English fluently; dress, dark coat and vest, grey flannel trousers, No. 3 Fitzw > 11 collar, bow tie, black and white check cap, brown cycling shoes with buckle and elastic in front. A hairdresser. Wai- rant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Summers, County Police Office, High Wycombe. 1L— Slough ( County).— For stealing 18 table knivo < ( recovered)— WILLIAM SMITH, age about 30, he. ght about 5 It. 4 in. Supposed a native of Hami . ersmith. A oomic singei; often dresses himself as Ally Sloper. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Sutton, Slough. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 12.— Cambridge { Borough).— For stealing, 29th August last, a " Popular Riley," Brooks's saddle, front brake, no mudguards— CHARLES PEARSON, alias BURROWS, age 23, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes brown, pimples on face, speaks with Yorkshire accent; dress, grey jacket suit, black soft felt hat, lace boots. He represents that he is the son of the Clerk of the Peace of Cambridge. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Cambridge. CARNARVONSHIRE. 13.— O OH way ( County).— For obtaining £ 7 10s. by a forged cheque— MORRIS CORNELIUS PAUL, alias JOHN FORD, a German, age 27, height 5 ft. 3 in., hair black, clean shaved, eyes dark, speaks good English; dress, blue serge • uit. Has been employed at Manchester as a German correspondent. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rees, Conway. CHESHIREo 17.— Wrexham ( County). — For stealing, 24th ult., a silver English lever watch, No. 31972, " W 28 " scratched inside case, and £ 8 10s.— A MAN, who gave the name of ARTHUR WILSON, » ge 21 or 22, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion pale, long features, cheeks sunken, hair and slight moustache light, eyes grey or blue, 1 tooth deficient in upper jaw, bust of man back right forearm, markn back left forearm ; is fond of horseracing ; dress, old dark coat and vest, cord trousers, dark blue muffler with white stripes, dark peak cap, strong lace boots. Appearance of a labourer. Supposed a native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Wrexham. DEVONSHIRE. 18.— Exeter { County).— For arson, at Chaw- leigh, 14th ult.— ROBERT LUCAS, age 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, wart over right eye and on right thumb, 2 scars back of left leg, has varicocele; dress, light coat and cap, cord trousers. A tramping labourer ; native of Bagber, Dorset. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. 19.— Exeter ( City).— For stealing £ 12— JOHN HENRY DALE, age 19 or 20, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion fair, thin face, hair dark brown, Roman nose, upper front teeth missing, rati-" r dsaf, speaks quietly; dress, blue serge suit, chick cap, had with him a brown leather portmanteau. A confectioner ; native of Dransful, Derby. May be found at Church Army Homes. Absconded 30th September. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Exeter. 20 — Devonport ( Borough).— For failing to report— Licence- holder ALFRED GILL, alias JOHN CLARK and ALFRED DAVIS, Office No. 2548- 01, age 52, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion dark, hair grey ( bald), eyes blue, scar centre of forehead and back of neck, burn scar below right knee. A fireman ; native of Cargreen, Cornwall. Sentenced at Bodmin Assizes, 13th June, 1899, to 3 years penal servitude for curtilage breaking and larceny. Licenced 13th September, 1901. HZ 594. May be dealt with where found. Information to the Chief Constable, Devonport. DURHAM. 21.— Sunderland ( Borough).— For em- bezzlement— WILLIAM SHARP, age 22, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion pale, thin face, hair brown, slight moustache light, 1 or 2 upper teeth deficient, walks indolently ; dress, blue serge jacket suit, dark tie, black soft felt hat, tan colour boots. Is accompanied by his wife, age 27, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion pale, long thin face, hair brown, 3 upper teeth missing ; wearing dark clothes and sailor hat; and a child, age 18 months. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Sunder- land. HER TFORDSHIRE. 25.— Watford ( County). — For obtaining money by false pretences— L. DEL GATTO, supposed an Italian, age 25 to 30, height about 5 ft, 7 in., complexion and hair dark; dress, light grey cycling suit, brown soft felt hat. ( See Case No. 44, 14th ult.) Warrant issued. 26.— Watford ( County). — For embezzle- ment— A. WILLIAMS, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, hair brown, wears glasses, turns his feet outwards; dress, dark clothes. A native of London. Warrant issued. 27.— Watford ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, a steel grey Raglan coat, lined Italian cloth, vertical pockets, black bone buttons — E. J. EDWARDS, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, full face, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, rather large nose. He represents himself to be a clergyman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wood, Watford. KENT. 28.— West Mailing ( County).— For desert- ing her two children at Snodland— CAROLINE DRUBE, age 30, height 4 ft. 10 in., complexion dark, h ur black, artificial teeth ; dress, black jacket and skirt, coloured blouse, white sailor hat. Was last heard of at Brighton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hoare, West Mailing. 29.— Dover ( Borough). — For obtaining £ 3 10s. by a worthless cheque, No. B/ E/ 20814, on Parr's Bank, dated 23rd August last, purporting to be drawn by John Turner, in favour of J. Edwards— J. EDWARDS ( supposed false), age 30 to 35, height 5 ft, 8 or 9 in., hair brown, moustache light, nose rather long and thin; wearing dark clothes, grey soft felt hat. Appear- ance of a commercial traveller. Is identical with John Powell, Case No. 61, 25th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Knott, Dover. LANARKSHIRE. 30.— Glasgow ( City).— For failing to report — Supervisee GEORGE HARRIS, alias JOHN GOLDING, Office No. 3766- 99, age 27, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, anchor and heart above left, cross and dot above right wrist, mole above inner angle left eyebrow. A dealer; native of London. Sentenced at South London Sessions, 13th May, 1896, to 3 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny ( person) W 188. Reported at Glasgow, 30th August last, his intention of proceeding to Liverpool. Information to the Chief Constable, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 31.— Chorley ( County).— For obtaining £ 2 by false pretences, 15th ult.— A MAN, who gave the name of KILLICK, age about 22, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair black, clean shaved, eyes dark ; dress, grey plaid suit, light check cap, white tie, canvas shoes. Stated he was a native of Crewe. He took lodgings, obtained money for the purpose of fetching his luggage from the railway station, and decamped. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 32.— Hurst ( County).— For stealing a gold watch and chain ( recovered), and £ 2 13s.— A MAN, age 45 to 50, height about 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion, hair ( turning grey), and heavy moustache dark, low forehead, large nose; dress, brown overcoat, dark suit, blue tie, black billy- cock hat, lace boots. Information to Supt. Hewitt, Hurst, near Ashton- under- Lyne. 33.— Skerton ( County).— For obtaining 100 geese by false pretences, at Morecambe— A MAN, who gave the name of J. T. INGHAM, age about 52, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, clean shaved, one forefinger stiff, speaks with Lancashire dialect; dress, grey jacket, dark trousers, silk neckerchief, light cap. A hawker, maybe found at Public Markets. He represented himself as a poultry dealer. Had in his possession bill headings with " J. T. Ingham, Fish, Game and Poultry Dealer, & c., Middlesborough " thereon, supposed a long firm swindler. Is accompanied by his wife, age about 50, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, several old scars on face; wearing double breasted J heliotrope colour jacket, with large buttons, black sailor hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barnett, Skerton, near Lancaster. NOR THA MPTONSHIRE. 31.— Daventry ( County).— For stealing £ 13 from his lodgings, 14th ult. — WILLIAM EDMUND HAMES, age about 42, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion pale, hair ( turning grey, bald on top) and moustache brown, walks lame, one knee- cap fractured; dress, light plaid jacket and vest, dark striped trousers, dark blue tie with white spots, black Cashmere peak cap, new lace shoes. A painter. Warrant issued. I Information to Inspector Webster, Daventry. 14.— Nantwioh ( County).— For being con- cerned with ARTHUR LAMBERT, in custody, charged with stealing £ 9 Is. 4d., 24th ult., from a Post Office at Crewe ( see Case No. 58)— TWO MEN, lst, age about 19, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion and hair dark, of smart appearance ; dress, dark grey suit, red tie, dark cap, tan colour boots. 2nd, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, thin features, rather broad fore- head, clean shaved, of smart appearance ; dress, dark blue or black suit, dark tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots. 15.— Nantwioh ( County). — For stealing, 26th ult., at Crewe, a new blue pilot reefer coat, with velvet collar, body lined with light tweed, sleeves with white calico, large pocket inside— DAVID WILLIAMS, alias WOOD and TIVET, age about 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion pale, thin features, hair and heavy moustache brown, recent cut mark over left eye; dress, old dark suit. A native of Crewe. Had the appear- ance of a labourer. Has served in the Army. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Meredith, Nantwich. DENBIGHSHIRE. 16.— D O n big h ( County). — For stealing ( bailee) a watch ( recovered)— JAMES COOPER, age 30 to 32, height about 5 ft. 8 in., muscular build, complexion fresh, hair and heavy mous- tache light, scar across abdomen ; dress, light jacket and cap, light cord trousers, strong lace boots, may be wearing a cord vest. A tramping farm labourer. Supposed a native of Cockermouth. Has served in the Army. Absconded 3rd ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Denbigh. HAMPSHIRE. 22.— Basingstoke ( County).— For embez- zlement— WILLIAM HOWARD, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache brown ; dress, dark suit, grey tie with moonstone pin, black hard felt hat, or white straw hat with brown leather band ; wear- ing a gold watch and chain, small cross attached. Stated he was a native of Cardiff. Was employed as a local agent to a London firm for the sale of their musical instruments. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hale, Basingstoke. 23.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For failing to surrender to their recognisances at Quarter Sessions, 22nd ult.— WILLIAM BARTLETT, age 21, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, 2 crosses, anchor indistinct, left forearm, and square with dots at corners left upper arm. An engineer; native of Notting Hill, London. Is a deserter from the Royal Field Artillery, Woolwich.— GEORGE ASQUITH, POWER, age 66, height 5 ft. 5J in., stout build, complexion fresh, oval face, hair ( bald on top) and moustache grey, eyes hazel, scars back of neck, large scar on right shin. A dealer in jewellery; native of London. Has been pre- viously convicted. Warrant issued. 24.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For failing to surrender to his recognisance at Quarter Sessions on 19th July last— ERNEST BRIDGER, age 21, height 5 ft. 11| in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown. A labourer ; native of Liss. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1901. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 1 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 35.— C Division.— For receiving jewellery- stolen by Julian Gault ( See Case No. 41, 27th Sept.) — MATHILDE DECHATRE, alias LE DUC, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, com- plexion sallow, hair dark ( may now be dyed), eyes ( full) dark, good teeth, large mouth, thick lips; dress, blue skirt, sable fur cape lined blue shot silk, white hat, black silk bows. A prostitute ; native of Montaigut, France. Description of property :— About 40 scarf- pins ( including 1 extra large round pearl; 1 triangle shape diamond, with round pearl pendant attached; 1 large triang'o shape sapphire, surrounded with dia- monds ; 1 small pear shape pearl, set in platinum ; 3 composed of a circle of diamonds and obverse side composed of circle of sapphires, rubies, and emeralds; 1 similar made in tur- quoise ; 1 large heart shape diamond, surrounded with rubies) ; about 40 gentlemen's gold rings, all very small ( 1 set very fine uncut ruby and old brilliant; 1 set 1 sapphire, ruby, and emerald ; 1 set 1 ruby, sapphire, and brilliant; 1 platinum, set yellow diamond between 2 extra white fine diamonds ; 1 set large uncut emerald; 1 set large uncut ruby ; 1 large black enamel, set 2 large diamonds; 1 set large heart shape diamond ; 1 set emerald); about 30 charms, set precious stones ( 1 about the size of a 5s.- piece, set sapphires and diamonds, in shape of a shamrock ; 1 shape of elephant, 1 shape of swan, each set pearls and diamonds); about 12 sets of 6 fancy dress buttons, all set precious stones ; 1 set of 3 studs, composed of black diamonds, surrounded with small diamonds ; 1 pair of cat's- eye sleeve- links, surrounded with diamonds; and about 20 other pairs of sleeve- links, set precious stones ; 6 gold watches ; 1 chain, about 12 in. long, composed of diamonds, set in platinum; 1 black steel do., mounted white pearls. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ESSEX. 36.— Saffron Walden ( County). — For deserting his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the common fund of the Saffron Walden Poor Law Union— WILLIAM THOMAS CROUCH, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion ruddy, thin features, hair brown, clean shaved, walks erect; dress, supposed new green and grey mixture check tweed suit ( jacket double breasted and square cut), nearly new blue beaver overcoat with velvet collar, black hard felt hat. A coachman. May be accompanied by a woman, age 26, short, complexion pale, thin features, walks rather lame ; dress, black skirt, black three- quarter jacket, black sailor hat, trimmed with crape. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Walden. 37.- OXFORDSHIRE. - Banbury ( County).— For stealing, 19th ult., at Horley, 4 horse- hoe shares ( 3 recovered)- TWO MEN, 1st, age 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., moustache light; dress, blue guernsey, blue trousers, dark cap. 2nd, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 5 in.; dress, light jacket, dark trousers. Had with them a truck with cross- bar handles. Information to Supt. Sutton, Banbury. 38 .— Deddington No. 26, 14th June last. ( County).— MAN, Not to be arrested. Case SHROPSHIRE. M.— Pontesbury ( County).— For stealing, 8th ult.. a pair of dark cord trousers, with flaps, brown bone buttons— EDWARD BISHOP, age 17, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, large nose, hair ( short) black, eyes brown ; dress, dark cloth suit ( nearly new), dark blue cloth cap, strong nailed boots, may be wearing the stolen trousers. Stated he had been an inmate of Dr. Barnardo's Home. Supposed previously convicted. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Elcock, Pontesbury. SOMERSETSHIRE. 40^ Bath ( City).— For stealing ( bailee), a coat and pair of trousers— JOHN HARDY, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair and moustache dark ; dress, drab covert coat, Scotch check lounge coat and vest, grey cashmere trousers, blue bow tie with white spots, bowler hat. A journeyman tailor. Warrant issued. 41 — Bath ( City). — For stealing ( bailee), 20th ult., a " Columbia," Hartford, bicycle, Mor- gan and Wright tyres, yellow wood rims, 28 in. wheels, odd rubber and steel pedals ( left new), upturned handle bars, cork grips with plated tips, spoon brake, no mudguards, laced strap leather saddle, push action bell, steel plate on head with " Columbia, Hartford "— A MAN who gave the name of JOHN WILLIAMS,' age about 50, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, moustache and beard turning grey ; dress, pepper and salt colour mix- ture knicker suit, dark cap, brown shoes. Was accompanied by a man, age about 23, height 5 ft. 11 in., clean shaved ; wearing a knicker suit. Warrant issued. 42.— Bath ( City).— For stealing a watch and chain ( recovered)— FRANK HUDLESTONE, age 22, height 5 ft., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair and small moustache dark, slight impediment in speech ; dress, blue serge suit, and cap. Has been employed as a kitchen porter. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bath. STAFFORDSHIRE. 43.— Bilston ( County).— For stealing £ 90 and a brown leather bracelet purse with buckle fastening, 28th ult., at Willenhall — JOSHUA KING, age about 25, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion pale, hair dark brown, clean shaved, thin face, long thin Roman nose ; dress, dark plaid jacket and trousers, light brown double- breasted vest with light blue spots, flaps to pockets, light check cap, lace boots. Is a good pianist. Has served in the Army Service Corps, and arrived from South Africa on 21st ult. Will probably frequent race meetings. Warrant issued. Information to Supf. Walters, Bilston. 44.— Lichfield ( County).— For stealing £ 12, 10th ult. — RICHARD PAYNE, PAINE, or PAIN, alias LITTLE DICK, age about 55, height 5 ft., bow legged, complexion sallow, long head, hair ( bald) and moustache brown ( turning grey), walks with a quick step, is suffering from an affection of the bladder; dress, black coat suit, plaid cap with blue stripes, brown canvas shoes, usually wears a steel watch chain, sovereign case attached. A native of Tunbridge Wells. He plays pianos at low public houses and canteens. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Barrett, Lichfield. 45.— Stone ( County).— For defilement of girls between 13 and 16 years of age— WILLIAM HENRY ANDERSON, age 35, height 5 ft. 11 in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair light brown, eyes grey, swaggering gait, of good appearance. A native of St. Bees, Cumberland. May be found in company of betting men. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bishop, Stone. SUFFOLK ( East). 46.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For embezzling £ 21— ALFRED DALBY, age 40, height6ft. 2in., weight 14 stones, complexion fresh, hair black, eyes dark, slouching gait, addicted to drink ; dress, long fustian coat, mixture jacket, cord vest and trousers, black cap. A carman; native of Ipswich. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Col. Russell, Chief Con- stable, Ipswich. SUSSEX ( East). 47.— Lewes ( County).— For obtaining £ 10 by false pretences — P. RICHARDS, alias RICHARDSON and ROBERTS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark, clean shaved, mole right side of mouth ; dress, dark grey suit, straw hat. He answers advertisements which appear in the Exchange and Mart, offering the books advertised for, receives payment in advance, but fails to forward them. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Stevens, Lewes. 48.— Brighton ( Borough).— For failing to report — Supervisee MICHAEL MCCARTHY, alias MICHAEL DRISCOLL, Office No. 425- 01, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, red mole on chest, tumour scar nape of neck, scar front right knee and on chest. A labourer ; native of London. Sentenced at North London Sessions, 20th April, 1896, to 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police super- vision for larceny. H M R W 922. He reported at Lewes, on 10th ult., his intention of proceeding to Brighton, and having failed to report himself since, he may be dealt with wherever found. 49.— Brighton ( Borough).— For failing to surrender to his bail at Quarter Sessions, on 21st ult., charged with larceny— FREDERICK WILLIAM DIEDERICK, age 18, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes hazel, flat nose, several moles on face, 1 near left elbow, scar palm of right hand, 2nd finger, and 2 on back. A lodging house porter; native of Betmold, Germany. May be found at German clubs. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Gentle, Brighton. 50.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For obtain- ing £ 2 2s. by false pretences, 21st ult., and steal- ing ( bailee) 2 ladies' jackets ( 1st, a new dark grey J- length sac back, single breasted, fly front, black velvet collar, smoke pearl buttons, black Italian cloth lining, dark stripe satin sleeve lining, side pockets ; 2nd, a short black thick smooth cloth jacket, double breasted, 3 or 4 rows of stitching round collar, dark smoke pearl buttons, black satin lining with white stripe, hip pockets, 1 slightly torn at corner)— THOMAS WOOD, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion rather pale, thin face, hair and slight moustache light; dress, brown check morning coat and vest, black striped trousers, long light brown mixture mackintosh, faded one side, brown velvet collar. A tramping tailor. Warrant issued. 51 .— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For obtain- ing £ 5 by a worthless cheque, No. 120827, on Parr's Bank, Camden Town Branch, dated 4th ult., purporting to be drawn by Benson Son and Coy., in favour of John Powell, 9th ult.— JOHN POWELL, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 7 in., hair dark brown, rather long mous- tache ( cut straight with upper lip) sandy, thin nose, twitches his eyes, nervous manner, addicted to drink ; dress, grey flannel jacket ( square cut) and trousers, grey soft felt bat, may be wearing a frock coat and silk hat, carried a brown hand- bag, about 18 in. long. Supposed a commercial traveller. Had in his possession cards with " Ben- son, Son & Coy." thereon. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. 6 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, O C T O B E R 11, 1901. 52.— Hastings ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences— JAMES MASON, age 35 to 38, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, hair and moustache light; dress, brown suit, cap. He calls at hotels and clubs, states he is a traveller for a firm of billiard table manufacturers, offers for sale a cue and case for 5s., which he fails to deliver. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WARWICKSHIRE. 53.— Warwick ( County). — For obtaining 2s. by false pretences, 30th July last— HENRY BLOOMFIELD, age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair, moustache, and beard grey. A travelling photographer, had with him a camera, & c., on an old tricycle. Is usually accompanied by his daughter, age 16. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ravenhall, County Police Office, Warwick. WILTSHIRE. 54.— Salisbury ( County). — For escaping from custody while under remand, charged with larceny, 15th ult.— HARRY WARREN ( sup- posed false), age 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes blue, large abscess scar on right jaw, scar left side of forehead, W. B., anchor right forearm, rings 1st, 2nd and 3rd right fingers, bust of female and anchor left forearm, 1 front upper tooth deficient; dress, dark mixture suit, cloth cap, light lace boots, of military appearance. May be found at common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Longstone, Fisherton, Salisbury. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 55.— Beverley ( County). — For escaping from East Riding Asylum, Beverley — JOHN CONWAY, a criminal lunatic, age 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., hair ( short), beard and moustache dark brown, prominent scar over right eye, speaks with Irish accent; dress, grey tweed coat and vest, moleskin trousers, striped Oxford shirt, half boots, cloth cap, all marked " E. R. L. A." A sailor. Has been several times convicted of felony. Information to Supt. Robertson, County Police Office, Beverley. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). tt- Thornaby- on- Tees ( County).— For stealing, 23rd ult., a black leather purse, con- taining £ Z; 1 silver watch, No. 182122, white dial, " Bloom" engraved thereon, " William Leighton" engraved on inner case; 1 silver graduated curb Albert with appendages " The Queen," " Lord Roberts," and " General Buller" attached— GEORGE HENRY GARNER, alios STEPHENSON and CURR1E, age 29, height 5 ft. 4 in., slightly bow- legged, complexion sallow, hair and moustache light brown, eyes hazel, lisps, small mole on lip and throat, front upper teeth deficient, soldier tattooed on left fore- arm, 2 scars on back ; dress, brown tweed suit, black tie, black hard felt hat, boots. A collier or miner; native of Spennymoor, Durham. He took lodgings, stating that he had obtained em- ployment as an engineer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cook, Thornaby- on- Tees. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 57.— York ( City).— For stealing, between 26th and 28th ult., a plumber's bass, containing 2 mallets ; 1 small saw ; 1 heavy hammer ; 1 small do. ; 1 ladle ; 1 dresser ; 1 iron drill; 3 chisels ; 1 blow lamp ; 9 solder cloths ; 1 trowel; 3 bob- bins ; 1 pair cutting pliers ; 2 pairs gas pliers; 1 pointing knife; 1 chipping knife ; 2 turn pins ; 1 chase wedge ; 1 rasp ; 1 shave hook ; 2 gimlets ; 1 screw driver— EDWARD COOK, age 24, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, large nose, hair light brown, front upper teeth decayed; dress, dark blue suit, blue muffler. A plumber. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Burrow, York. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. CHESHIRE. • A— Nantwich ( County).— Remanded till 4th inst., charged with stealing £ 9 Is. 4d., 24th ult., from a Post Office at Crewe— ARTHUR LAMBERT ( supposed false), age about 35, height 5 ft. 7j in., rather slight build, complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache dark, eyes grey, prominent nose, 2 small scars back of head, cross- bones and skull tattooed inside right forearm, of smart ap- pearance ; dress, dark overcoat, dark serge double- breasted jacket, grey striped trousers, dark blue tie with white spots, black billycock hat, lace boots. States he is a dealer in cheap jewellery. Information to Supt. Meredith, Nantwich. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. > 9. - Chipping Sodbury ( County).— Sentenced 25th ult., to 6 weeks imprisonment for fowl stealing— JAMES WEAVER, age 61, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, moustache sandy, eyes blue, nose rather large and red, left shoulder injured. A tramping navvy. Has been previously convicted and supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Phelps, Chipping Sodbury. 60.— Dursley ( County). — Sentenced at Berkeley Petty Sessions, 23rd ult., to 3 months imprisonment for obtaining money by false pretences— CHARLES HENRY HUTTON, age 42, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair dark, eyes grey, burn scar right elbow and inside left forearm, cut scar left thumb. A native of Leeds. He answered advertisements in the Exchange and Mart and obtained money for goods which he failed to forward. Information to Supt. Biggs, Dursley. KENT. 61.— West Mailing ( County).— Remanded till 11th inst., charged with obtaining 3s. 6d. by false pretences- GEORGE COBDEN, age 39, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes brown, scar left temple, wart back of left hand ; dress, black jacket, brown vest, cord trousers, grey cap, heavy lace boots, white shirt with " Laidlaw" thereon ; found in his possession a white pocket handkerchief, " E. Foster Jeffry " in ink in one corner. A native of Weymouth. He represented that he was a railway engineer. Information to Supt. Hoare, West Mailing. SHROPSHIRE. 62.— Oswestry ( County).— Committed for trial at Assizes, 29th inst., charged with larceny— NATHANIEL BRYAN, age about 50, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, clean shaved, cut mark on forehead. A pedlar, has been travelling the country with a van, and accompanied by a woman and 5 children. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Supt. Lewis, Oswestry. WORCES TERSHIRE. 63.— Malvern ( County).— Sentenced 23rd ult., to 3 months imprisonment for larceny— THOMAS VENN ( supposed false), age 35, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey, burn scar left leg, wound on right leg, long cut scar on forehead, across end of right forefinger and on left cheek. Speaks with Staffordshire accent. Appearance of a tramping labourer. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Harrison, Malvern. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 64.— E Division.— 21st ult., by sacrilege, a solid brass cross, 2 ft. 6 in. high, 20 in. wide, set crystals at ends and on base, a small gold cross in centre with ruby and emerald centre, globe shape, set with a star and crescent in diamonds, attached to larger one with four gold screws. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 65.— Chipping Sodbury ( County).— Between 20th and 21st ult., a silver brooch made of 4 threepenny pieces, dated 1892 ; 1 do. 2 ivy leaves, bow in centre ; a blue serge jacket and vest; 1 dark tweed suit; 1 fawn colour melton cloth overcoat— Suspicion is attached to A MAN age about 25, height 5 ft. 10 in., hair and slight moustache dark, cast in left eye, stoops. Has been employed as a labourer on the New Railway, Information to Supt. Phelps, Chipping Sodbury. LANCASHIRE. 66.— Wig an ( County).— Between 7th and 13th ult., at Hindley, a vertical mahogany case, with door and specimen drawer containing a black anil brass microscope, maker " Wood, late Abraham, Liverpool," rack, pinion and fine screw adjustments; 1 eye piece ; 1 lower power object glass ( Reichart's) ; 1 high power do. ( No. 8a, Reichart's); 1 Iris diaphragm substage condenser, by " Wood, late Abraham, Liverpool." Information to Supt. Cocker, County Police Office, Wigan. LEICESTERSHIRE. 67.— Leicester ( Borough).— 14th ult., a safety bicycle, " Earl Howe " make, " W. S. B." in monogram on front, black enamelled, plated rims, Palmer tyres, " Rudge Whitworth" handle bars ( cap of left missing) ordinary tyre brake, celluloid mudguards ( back one has been broken and repaired with 3 rivets), Brook's saddle, " Earl Howe" transfer on down tube, cyclometer on front wheel. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leicester. SUSSEX ( East). 68.— Brighton ( Borough).— 23rd ult., a dark grey Raglan overcoat, black velvet collar, grey bone buttons, usual pockets, lining of right pocket slightly torn, black braid hanger, " Blaizen, Reading," inside ; 1 dark grey frieze Raglan do. ( nearly new), slanting pockets, black bone buttons, may have " Wheeler " thereon ; 1 thick dark grey overcoat, military collar, " The West End Clothing Company, Gracechurch St., London, E. C.," sup- posed inside ; 1 lady's black silk umbrella, green handle, silver mounted, " F. P." engraved thereon ; 1 lady's gold English lever watch, gold dial, " E. A. N." inside back case, piece of black cord with key at end, attached. Information to Chief Constable Gentle, Brighton. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 69.— Hull ( City).— 5th ult., a pneumatic safety bicycle, black enamelled, 26 in. diamond frame, Dunlop path racing tyres, 28 in. wheels, tangent spokes, Eadie's fittings, upturned handle bar, cork tips, rat trap pedals, Norton transfer on head and down tube, usual parts plated, 75 gear, no brake or mud guards, bell and tool bag attached. Between 10th and 17th ult., an 18 ct. gold English lever watch,, gold dial, " W. J. Flint, Driffield " on works, No. 24863; 1 do. No. 52229, gold dial, jewelled in 4 holes," A. Meek" engraved on back, gold open curb Albert attached ; 1 gold Waltham keyless lever watch, No. 11844, gold curb Albert with seal ( red stones) and match box, attached; 1 old silver lever watch " Thomas Wm. Aistrope " inside, 2703 on dial; 1 silver English lever, No. 39616, 16818 scratched on inner case, fancy silver Albert and compass attached; 1 silver English lever, No. 29611; 1 do., No. 382555 ; 1 silver lever, No. 33904, " Benson, London " on dial; 1 do., maker " Benson," No. 40141; 1 silver lever, No. 498334 * 1 silver half hunter keyless Geneva, No. 99420, gold seal attached; 1 silver English lever, No. 77542, gold curb Albert with compass attached, maker, " Elevin, Hull" ; 1 do., No. 42540, silver curb Albert with medal " R. J. H." one side, and date of leaving New Zealand and arrival in England, on other, attached; 1 lady's silver Geneva, No. 1226; 1 do., No. 12632, gold figured dial, long plated guard attached; 118ct. gold English lever, No. 94660, white dial, " Presented to Francis Tindle by the Members of the Hull Football Club, 1884" engraved inside outer case; 1 gold keyless lever, " W" with crown above engraved on back, head of Emperor Wilhelm I. on inner case, made in Berlin, and maker's name; 1 silver lever, " Hawkesley" scratched inside outer case, glass cracked ; 1 do., " Fred Donkin " engraved inside outer case, " Donkin, Scarborough and Hartlepool" on dial; 1 silver Geneva, No. 100767, " G. Parrott" scratched inside ; 1 lady's do. " J. Barker " engraved inside; 1 gold English keyless lever, No. 2145615 ; 1 lady's gold Geneva, No. 9626 ; 1 do. silver geneva, No. 2196. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 70.— Scarborough ( Borough).— 29th ult., a " Raleigh" bicycle, No. 29053, 1896 pattern, 26 in. black frame, flat handle bar, much worn, rubber pedals, Brooks's B 91 saddle, Beeston tyres, spoon brake, gear 60, transfer on head " G. H. Swift, sole agent, The Wheeleries, Scarborough." Information to Chief Constable Riches, Scar- borough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 11— York ( City).— 17th ult., a silver lever watch, No. 47779 or 27526, maker Benson, London ; 1 gold open curb Albert ( bar missing), gold locket containing photograph of a gentleman, attached. Between 8th and 16th September last, a gold pin, opal in centre surrounded with diamonds. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1901. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. o 72.— York ''( City).— Between 25th and 26th ult., a small white cotton bag containing £ 20 7s. 6d. Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 26 to 28, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, thin moustache light, eyes blue ; dress, navy blue overcoat, black jacket, blue jersey, cord trousers, white muffler with red spots, light lace boots. A native of Hull. Has been employed as a ship's mate. Information to Chief Constable Burrow, York. PROPERTY FOUND. BUCKING HA MS HIRE. 73.— Slough ( County).— About 5 weeks ago at Wraysbury ( supposed stolen), a safety bicycle, black frame and wheels, no mudguards, plated straight handle bar, cork handles, brown saddle, stamped " National Saddle Works, Birmingham," " The Kensington " on metal plate on front bar, tool bag containing oil can and spanner attached. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Sutton, Slough. PROPERTY RECOVERED. HAMPSHIRE. 74.— Fareham ( County).— Bicycle, Case No. 89, 25th ult. LANCASHIRE. 75.— Bootle ( Borough).— Watch, & c., Case No. 88, 18th ult., and thief arrested. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF A PRISONER. OXFORDSHIRE. 76. — Banbury ( Borough). — Supposed stolen, a heavy plain gold signet ring, 18 ct., weight 9 drs. Information to Head Constable Hatcher, Ban- bury. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. SURREY. £ 5 REWARD. 77.— Reigate ( Borough).— Between 9th and 10th September last, at Horley, a black or dark brown gelding hunter, age 5 years, 15 hands 2£ in., no hind shoes, cut near side behind saddle, recently blistered. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Wm. Brown, " Mackrells," Earlswood Common, Red- hill, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and the recovery of the horse. Information to Head Constable Metcalfe, Red- hill. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND. ESSEX. IS — Southend ( County).— 27th ult., on the foreshore, the body of A WOMAN, age about 36, length 5 ft. 6 in., hair dark brown ; dress, fawn cloth jacket with pearl buttons, black alpaca dress with dark pink sailor collar and front covered with black lace, 5 rows of black satin ribbon round skirt, striped flannelette petticoat, white linen chemise and drawers, black stockings, kid shoes, brown kid gloves. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea. MISCELLANEOUS. OXFORDSHIRE. 79.— Woodstock ( County).— Description of a bicycle ( probably stolen) disposed of on 4th September last by ALFRED NASH, alias WOOD- BRlDGE, who is now serving a term of 6 weeks imprisonment at Oxford for false pretences and larceny : a safety pneumatic road racer, clincher tyres, Westwood rims, cramped handle barr cork grips, black tips, rat- trap pedals, no mud guards, Eadie fittings, 94 gear, " Manufactured by the North British Rubber Company, Ltd., Castle Hill, Edinburgh," stamped on tyres, " No. 19869" stamped on inside of front tyre, " 16379" on inside of back tyre. Information to Inspector Sorrell, Woodstock. APPREHENSIONS. 80 - Metropolitan Police District, A Division.— JONATHAN ISAAC GULL HARYEY, Case No. 1, 25th ult. Si.— Metropolitan Police District, N Division. — WILLIAM HENRY WILD- MAN, Case No. 4, 6th September last. 82.— Cumberland , Whitehaven ( County).— JOHN WILSON, Case No. 11, 6th September last, and committed for trial. Si— Hampshire, Fareham ( County). — F. TAYLOR, Case No. 21, 25tli ult. SL— Norfolk, Norwich ( City).— HARRY FORSTER, Case No. 43, 25th ult. S5.— Staffordshire, Longton( County). — ARTHUR ERNEST DICKIN, Case No. 52, 25th ult. 86.— Sussex ( East), Eastbourne ( Borough).— MAN, Case No. 42, 13th September last, and bicycle recovered. 87.— Worcestershire, Malvern ( County).— Supervisee THOMAS WHITE, alias CHARLES SYLVESTER, & c., Office No. 1939- 99, Case No. 62, 28th June last. 88. — Yorkshire ( North Riding), Malton ( County). — WILLIAM HYLAND, Case No. 71, 25th ult., and committed for trial. 89-— Yorkshire ( North Riding), Scarborough ( Borough).— BERTIE BOW- MAN SCRIMSHAW, Case No. 73, 25th ult. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSION SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 90.— C Division.— For stealing £ 23 19s.— ARTHUR BAINES, age 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair light, eyes blue, addicted to drink; dress, light Newmarket overcoat, dark trousers, silk hat. A native of London. May be found in company of prostitutes. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard. S. W. PERSON IN CUST0DY. HER TFORDSHIRE. 91 — St. Albans ( City).— Committed for trial, charged with larceny from children — GEORGE STEADMAN, alias WALTER READ, age 36, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes ( sunken) brown, dot back of right hand, red mark corner of right eye. States he is a native of Salford. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Smith, St. Albans. PROPERTY STOLEN. HEREFORDSHIRE. 92. — Hereford ( City). — 28th ult., a pneumatic safety bicycle, red Clincher tyres, 30 in. front wheel, 28 in. back, ordinary chain, back spokes bright, solid rim, front rim hollow, geared to 66, ram's horn shape handle bars, top of brake broken, rat- trap pedals, diamond frame, " Candelent and Hunt, makers," stamped on saddle bar, " Eadie's fittings " stamped on outside of pedals, broad arrow filed underneath bottom bracket, bell and mudguards. Information to Chief Constable Richardson, Hereford. APPREHENSIONS. 93.— City of London. — Supervisee GEORGE GOODCHILD, Office No. 954- 99, Case No. 12, 4th ult. 94 — Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Borough).— ARTHUR BROOKS, Case No. 22, 25th ult. The apprehension of the undermentioned persons is sought for failing to report under the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Police Force requiring the capture is notified under the name of the person, with the exception of the Metropolitan District, which is shown by the letters C. 0. ( Convict Office). In all cases where a warrant has been granted, notification will follow name of Force desiring capture. In the event of the capture of persons circulated from C. 0. information is to be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Convict Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. The remainder to the Chief Constable of the Police District named. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No. and Force Desiring Capture. AGE. HEIGHT. COM. HAIR. EVES. REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. LICENCE HOLDERS ( TOWN). • ARTHUR ALLEN, alias JOHN SANDERS, JOHN WHITE, JOHN DAVIS, and JOHN NELSON. 1922- 01. 56 5 0i dark black grey Scar bridge of nose, back of neck, 3 It forearm, large scar rt knee : doubly ruptured South London Sessions, 13th October, 1897, 5 years penal servitude for larceuv ( person). Licenced 20th July, 1901. J N X 564. C. O. WILLIAM ROWLAND BRYANT, alias WILLIAM BRYANT. 2217- 01. C. O. GEORGE DAVIS. alias CHARLES MOSS, and GEORGE MURRAY. 2446- 01. C. O. 66 31 5 7} 5 2J dark fresh dk brn dk brn blue grey ( rt de- fctve) Brown spot on It eye and several on back : mole It cheek Scar top of head; LOTTIE 3 hearts and OF OAK, pipe, pot, and scroll back It forearm, rings 1st, 2nd, and 3rd It fingers North London Sessions, 4th September, 1893. 7 years penal servitude for fraud. Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence. 14th August, 1901, which expires 26th December, ftlOl. G M T 22. South London Sessions, 10th June. 1896, 5 years penal servitude and 3 years supervision for shop- breaking. Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence, 10th September, 1901, which expires 24th December, 1901. W 290. 6 __— T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. V- n. Mi ... i FRIDAY, O C T O B E R 11, 1901. LICENCE HOLDERS, SUPERVISEES, EXPIREES, etc .— continued. % « III. 1 f Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., and Force Desiring Capture. WILLIAM DEED. 2604- 01. C. O. CHARLES ARTHUR GLEADOWE, alias CHARLES ARTHUR YOUNG. 648- 01 C. O. SAMUEL LEWIS, alias CHARLES LEWIS, HENRY ISAACS, CHARLES KING, HENRY LEWIS, HENRY PHIL- LIPS, and HENRY THOMPSON. 1619- 01. C. O. JAMES QUINN, alias JAMES DONOVAN. 2602- 01. C. O. JOHN THOMPSON, rt/ ia/ JOHN BUSHELL, GEORGE DENNIS, RICHARD DAVIS. GEORGE DURRANT. JOHN MAR- SHALL, and JOHN JOHNSON. 2205- 01. C. O. WILLIAM THOMPSON, alias JOHN BENNETT. 2456- 01. C. O. CHARLES ADAY, alias CHARLES SMITH and GEORGE ANDERSON. 181- 01. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. JAMES HARRISON, alias JAMES KING, JAMES APPLETON, JAMES SPENCER, and JAMES ANDERSON. 1452- 01. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. SUPERVISEES ( TOWN). GEORGE BENSON, alias GEORGE KEL- SON, JOHN JONES, WILLIAM JOHN SON, WILLIAM CLOVE, GEORGE ROCKSON, GEORGE WESTBURY, JOHN HATTON, EDWARD WALKER, CHARLES HARRIS, and GEORGE WILSON. 1742- 00. C. O. JOHN DELANEY, alias JAMES BEN- NETT, WALTER BENNETT, JOHN RYAN, HENRY MORTON, and ALLEN. 1495- 00. C. O. WILLIAM HARPER, alias JOHN PAGE, DAVID CONNORS, and SIDNEY PHILLIPS. 952- 01. C. O. JOHN HARRIS, alias WILLIAM JOHN KINSMAN, GEORGE PRICE, ROBERT HARRIS, and JOHN WHITE. 23- 01. C. O JOSEPH TURNER. 1620- 00. C. O. JOHN B1RCHALL, alias ELI DUNN, ALFRED THOMAS, WILLIAM MAR- NEY, CHARLES FRANKLIN, and WILLIAM WEST. 2584- 96. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. ROSE BELLAMY. 2863- 99. C. O. Sen tence expired. Warrant issued. SARAH McKENNA, alias MARY CLARKE. 2811- 98. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. LICENCE HOLDERS ( COUNTY). JAMES FELLOWS, alias JESSE OWEN. 652- 01. Wakefield ( City) GEORGE FISHLOCK. alias CHARLES ELLIOTT. 2556- 01. Brighton ( Borough) EDWARD HOWARD, alias EDMUND HOWARD. 113- 01. Bootle ( Borough) JOHN MCDONALD, alias MILES Mc DONALD, and THOMAS REEVES. 1987- 01. Sunderland ( Borough) JAMES MUIRHEAD. alias PETER SMITH, and SCOTCH JIMMY. 48736. Edinburgh ( City) HBIGHT THOMAS RICE REID. ( Burgh) 49116. Leith SUPERVISEES ( COUNTY). WILLIAM JOHNSON, alias JOHN CHORLTON and JOHN CHARLTON 2362- 01. Salford ( Borough). WILLIAM OGILVIE, alias DUNCAN MC- DONALD, JOHN SMITH, GEORGE SIMPSON, and DAVID LYLE. 1460- 01. Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City). Warrant issued. 23 35 68 34 55 43 65 60 72 34 26 36 36 40 21 37 24 28 43 40 31 39 44 8 0 6 7 6 5 5 4} 5 4} 5 10} 5 6} 5 3} 5 3 5 1 5 7 5 0 5 7 5 5] 5 0) 4 10} 5 9 5 5 5 7 5 4 48 5 44 COM. HAIB. REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. 1 fresh dk brn brn ( thin) dark fresh dark fresh fresh fresh fresh dk brn ( bald) It brn ( bad) dk bm brn brn grey grey dark dk brn ( turn, grey) fresh sallow fresh fresh fresh fresh fresh dk brn ( bald) dk bm 5 4J 5 0} fresh fresh fresh fresh fresh fresh fresh 5 7 fresh grey brn grey brn grey blue blue Soar It eyebrow and It temple; brown birthmark It shoulder ; indistinct tattoo mark back It and front rt forearm and 2nd It finger, cross and pierced heart back rt forearm Scar It eyebrow, It elbow. It wrist, and It » hin ; birth- mark It of back brn brn dk brn black ( turn grey) brn dk brn grey brn grey Scar It eyebrow and back of neck ; 2 molea rt of cheat, and 1 It of back Scar bridge of nose ; heart and dagger front rt forearm, star back rt hand Mole each side of back ; birthmark rt of belly extend- ing to hip Numerous small scars back of head, scar It eyebrow and It elbow ; hairy mole It cheek ; freckled on face and body Scar rt eyebrow, It forearm, It hand, and rt shin ( large) ; 2 tumours top of head ; varicose veins both legs Middlesex Sessions, 27th November, 1897, 5 years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 19th September, 1901. X 486. Warwick Assizes, 7th December, 1895, 7 years penal servitude for forgery. Licenced 12th March. 1901. V 410. North London Sessions, 21st March, 1899, 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licenced 21st June, 1901. Z 116. Central Criminal Court, 8th March, 1897, 6 years penal servitude for robbery with violence. Licenced 13th September, 1901. X 114. North London Sessions, 16th May, 1899, 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licenced 16th August, 1901. B Z 348. Central Criminal Court, 8th January, 1894, 10 years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 9th Sep- tember, 1901. E K U 354. Middlesex Sessions, 22nd October, 1898, 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 22nd January, 1901. Y 461. Scar on forehead, palm It hand and forearm ; mole rtof Central Criminal Court, 8th February, 1892, 7 years chest and back ; indistinct marks It forearm penal servitude for burglary. Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence lst June, 1901, which ex- pired 4th October, 1901. S 85. It brn brn It brn ( thin) dk brn Scar back of head, It thumb, and several It of back rt big toe- nail deformed ; varicose veins both legs Birthmark on buttocks; very high forehead I L M R, I L E R, and other faint marks It forearm, I L M H rt forearm; scar rt eyebrow, It wrist and thumb, and large scar It shin Nil dk gry ( It de fectve) brn blue grey hazel ( lost rt) grey blue blue brn hazel ( curly) H 5 dots and strokes It, brown mark, cross flags and dot rt forearm, cross on pedestal It wrist, circle with dot in centre back It, and burn back rt hand Scar It of head and each forearm ; birthmark rt buttock ; fleshy lump It of neck Small mole rt cheek and It arm ; wart between lst and 2nd rt fingers Scar rt cheek and It of upper ; pockmarked It of face Chelmsford Quarter Sessions, 4th January. 1893, 7 years penal servitude and 3 years supervision for larceny ( person). Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 3rd July, 1900, which expired 10th December. 1900. Z T 77. Birmingham Sessions, 9th October, 1899, 84 months hard labour and 2 years supervision for shop- breaking. Liberated 5th June, 1900. 3333. North London Sessiops, 5th January, 1897, 4 years penal servitude and 2 years supervision for larceny ( person). Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 16th April, 1901, which expired 4th July, 1901. T X 493. Hereford Sessions, 2nd July, 1900, 6 months hard labour and 5 years supervision for larceny ( person). 387. North London Sessions, 15th June, 1896, 3 years penal servitude and 3 years supervision for larceny. Licence twice revoked. Liberated 19th June, 1900. W 325 Pieston, 16th October, 1889, 5 years penal servitude and 7 years supervision for larceny ( person). Licence revoked. Liberated on 3rd licence, 15th August, 1896, which expired 12th September, 1896. P 447. Birmingham Sessions, 27th April, 1899, 5 months hard labour and 2 years supervision for house- breaking. 302. Birmingham Sessions, 2nd July, 1897, 15 months hard labour and 3 years supervision for larceny. 631. Crossed flags, pierced heart, double triangle, R S. MARY, W, and dot It forearm, ship, and LISTER rt, WATSON, CUNLIFFE It calf Scar It eyebrow, back It hand ( blue), back 2md It finger ( blue) ; 2 blue dots back It forearm Flowers, heart ( faint), and crossed swords It, sailor with cap in It and flag in rt hand on gun carriage rt fore- arm, bracelet It and bracelet and cross rt wrist, flowers back It hand Nose broken and inclined to rt.; doublyjruptured ; blue scars rt forearm ; slightly deaf; defective speech Hairy mole on It forearm and 2 on rt cheek ; dot between rt thumb and forefinger ; 2 birthmarks It of chest. brn blue black ( turn grey) grey ( bald) grey hazel 3 dots and indistinct mark back It forearm ; several scars on forehead, large boil scar each buttock and inside rt knee; mole outside rt upper arm, 2 It of chest and rt of back J O J J S It, A O M rt forearm, dot between each thumb and forefinger, dot base It thumb ; red mole on chest Reading Assizes, 7th November, 1898, 3 years penal servitude for arson. Licenced 11th March, 1901. Y 399. Taunton Quarter Sessions, 5th January, 1898, 3 years penal servitude for horsestealing and larceny. Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence, 13th September. 1901, which expires 19th November, 1901. Can be dealt with wherever found. Y 2. Liverpool Assizes, 3rd December, 1891,12 years penal servitude for carnal knowledge. Licenced 2nd January, 1901. R 421. Durham Quarter Sessions, I8th October, 1897; 5 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licenced 24th July, 1901. L S X 388. Glasgow, 9th May, 1896, 7 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licenced 17th September, 1901. Edinburgh High Court, 18th June, 1896, 7 years penal servitude for post office robbery. Licenced loth September, 1901. Shrewsbury Borough Sessions, 16th October, 1900, 9 and 3 months hard labour, and 3 years supervision for housebreaking and larceny. Liberated 31st August, 1901. Edinburgh High Court, 12th July, 1893, 7 years penal servitude and 7 years supervision for housebreak- ing. Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence, 3rd June, 1901, which expired 7th October, 1901. IT p T « IK