GAZETT PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1902. VOL. XIX., No. 1918. BEGrUL 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should he addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD. LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will he inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to he taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. 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. à. Portraits of persons ivhose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will he inserted at a cost of 15s. per portrait, and of Is. 6d. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. á. 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 he inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must he signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, iff' the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. UTIONS. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed hy on ofieer of not lest rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and, as far as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged hy 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 onte transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, fo- r 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. Anno" ncements 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 hy a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office. New Scotland Tori, hy Postal Order, or hi/ Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Ofiee. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing ooen only be . oeoptoi on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be giten on opplisution. B. K. HKIV. Editor. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette " will be 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. ( c) Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Polioe 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. IT is notified for the information of the Police Forces generally that the existing arrange- ments provide that all persons convicted of offences falling under classes II to V, appendix A of the Judicial Statistics, 1899, pages 220 to 224, and sentenced at Quarter Sessions or Assizes to imprisonment for a month or longer, are criminally registered by having their finger- prints and photo- graphs taken in the prisons a fortnight before release. The Police of the Metropolis have been in- structed that whenever they deem it desirable to have criminally registered persons convicted of offences, and sentenced to imprisonment in Magistrates' Courts, the words " finger- prints " or " finger- prints and photograph " are to be added to the form on which the conviction is reported to the Chief Office, who then place themselves in correspondence with the prison authorities. It is suggested that Chief Constables and Heads of County and Borough Police Forces might similarly apply specially in suitable cases for the finger- prints and photographs of persons convicted in Magistrates' Courts whom they believe to be professional or dangerous criminals. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— For mis- appropriating £ 4,730— JOHN WILLIS SHORE, age 34 ( looks older), height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, long thin features, prominent nose, hair light brown, heavy moustache ( drooping at ends) inclined to ginger, may now be clean shaved, eyes deep set, carries his head forward. Formerly a solicitor. A native of London. Absconded 13th February last. Warrant issued. 2.— Convict Supervision Office. - Licence- holder PETER DUFF, Office No. 1056- 02, see GAZETTE 2nd inst. ( Tabular Form), not now wanted. 3. — B Division. — For embezzling £ 5 15s.— WALTER JAMES BRIGGS, ago 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and heavy moustache dark brown, eyes hazel; dress, dark tweed suit, black hard felt hat, may be wear- ing black frock coat and silk hat. A native or London. Was formerly in business at a dairy at Whitstable. 4.— C Division.— For embezzling £ 57 15s., 5th inst.— PHILIP PEACH, age about 23, height about 5 ft., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey, squints, wears glasses with steel rims, abscess back of neck ; dress, dark grey overcoat, dark trousers, black hard felt hat, blucher boots. Warrant issued. 5.— E Division.— Tor obtaining, 3rd inst., diamonds to the value of £ 1^ 2 18s., by a worthless cheque— D. C. DAVIS, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache sandy, stoops slightly, small red scar under one eye; wearing dark overcoat, velvet collar, large black buttons, black hard felt hat. A native of Liverpool. Warrant issued. 6.— G Division.— For obtaining £ 7 by substituting a worthless chain for a gold one, 13th March last— GEORGE STEVENS, alias JOHN MAURICE, C. S. O., No. 12818, age 51, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar back of right ear and over left eyebrow, of smart appearance ; dress, dark clothes, hard felt hat. A betting man. May be found in company of bookmakers on racecourses. Warrant issued. 7. — J Division.— For embezzling £ 5 4s. — CHARLES EDWARD SMITH, aged 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, oval face, pointed nose, hair ( bald on top) and moustache dark brown, eyes grey, walks erect ; dress, black diagonal coat and vest, cord trousers, grey tweed cap. A barman ; supposed a native of Ipswich. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard. S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 8.— For forgery — THOMAS GEORGE REYNOLDS, age about 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion pale, long nose, hair and slight moustache dark, of Jewish appearance; dress, black morning coat and vest, dark grey trousers, dark grey Raglan overcoat, black hard felt hat, button boots, wore a steel curb chain. A clerk ; late of St. Dunotts Road, S. E. Absconded 10th ult. Information to Supt. Mc William, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 9.— Wokingham ( County).— For larceny ( servant)— JOHN STEAD, age 41, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache black, tinged with grey. Has served in the 7th Dragoon Guards; late of Farnborough, Hants. Warrant issued. 10.— Wokingham ( County).— For obtain- ing 9s. by false pretences— SARAH AYTON, age about 30, complexion, hair, and eyes dark ; dress, green coat and skirt, light blue bow tie, black sailor hat. She called at a registry office in Reading, representing herself to be a cook, ob- tained the name of a lady at Wokingham, upon whom she called, and after being engaged, obtained the money to pay her railway fare. ( See Case No. 18, 9th inst.) Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Goddard, Wokingham. 11. Windsor ( Borough).— For neglecting to maintain his family— GEORGE THOMPSON, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes dark, clean shaved, long nose, dent on bridge ; dress, grey jacket, blue vest, cord trousers, white muffler, P & O cap with cloth peak. A native of Coley, Reading. Sometimes hawks lavender. Left Windsor about 3 weeks ago. May be accompanied by his wife, Sarah Thompson," age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair inclined to red, eyes grey; dress, black jacket, red blouse, blue serge skirt, black hat trimmed black flowers. Had with her when she left Windsor, 3rd inst., 2 girls ( 1 age 8, wearing a white shawl, old blue plush jacket, white brewer's cap ; other age 5, wearing dark frock, chocolate colour felt hat), both in delicate health and have sore eyes; and an old black basket work bassinette with hood, white handle ( broken), ends tied with string. Has in her possession a pedlar's certificate. Usually stays at common lodging- houses or low beer houses. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Nicholls, Windsor. CARDIGANSHIRE. 12. — Aberystwyth ( County).— For ob- taining 10s. by false pretences — ROBERT COTTON, alias JONES and B. JONES, age 60 to 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, APRIL ^ 22, 1902. 65, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion pale, hair ( turning grey) dark, eyes grey, speaks with Irish accent; dress, brown coat, dark slop, cord trousers, brown cap, lace boots, all much worn. Supposed a native of Lancashire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phillips, Aberystwyth. CA RMA R THE NS HI RE. VS.— Carmarthen ( County). — For steal- ing ( bailee), 30th January last, a mare ( recovered) — OLIVER DAY, age about 21, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., weight about 9 stones, complexion fresh, hair ( rather thin) black, clean shaved, eyes ( inclined to be sore) brown, prominent nose, good teeth ; dress, navy blue serge jacket and vest, black and white check breeches, check cap, brown leather gaiters. Supposed a native of London. Has been employed as correspondent to the Sporting World, Shoe Lane, Fleet Street, E. C.; previously employed as a groom. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Carmarthen. CHESHIRE. 14.— Liscard ( County).— For embezzlement — ELLIS JONES, age 28, height about 5 ft. 8 in., square shoulders, complexion pale, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes ( cataract in left) blue ; dress, grey suit, black hard felt hat, tan boots. A baker ; native of New Brighton. May seek employment as a vanman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Liscard. 15— Nantwich ( County). — HARRY DERRY, Case No. 11, 25th May, 1900. Warrant withdrawn. DEVONSHIRE. 16.— Torquay ( County). — For obtaining money by a worthless cheque — GEORGE CLARKE, alias DENnHAM, age 36, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark, clean shaved, of smart appearance ; dress, blue pilot cloth coat, dark vest, light trousers, dark Melton overcoat, blue cap with glazed peak ( all new), brown canvas shoes with leather straps, had with him a black bowler hat, plaid cap, and a cheque book on the Devon and Cornwall Bank, Barn- staple Branch, Nos. from 98015, which he tenders to refreshment house keepers and publicans ; also uses the names of Ellery and Baker. A painter ; native of Exeter. Has lately been employed as a groom. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Roberts, Torquay. DURHAM. 17.— Sunderland ( Borough). — For em- bezzlement, and stealing, 7th inst., 8 new silver lever watches, Nos. 143560, 152816, 491975, 491978, 41326, 41323, 81657, 474569 ; 1 do., centre seconds, No. 87840; 4 silver lever watches ( second hand), Nos. 203737, 135876, 63007, 40544 ; 3 ladies' silver lever watches, Nos. 85247, 63388, 184013; 1 do. keyless Geneva, No. 40460 ; 1 do. hunting watch, No. 40662 ; 1 do. 18 ct. gold lever, gold dial, No. 1427 ; 1 do., white dial, No. 33176 ; 1 do. keyless demi- hunter, No. 16S391 ; 4 do. 14 ct. keyless Genevas, Nos. 182801, 182780, 182799, 96058; 3 do. key wind, Nos. 146674, 16349, 16312 ; 1 18 ct. watch, centre seconds, No. 7416; 2 gold tilled Waltham keyless watches, open face, Nos. 9418839, 8779889 ; 2 9 ct. Alberts, fancy patterns, 18 dwts.; 1 do. box pattern, 23 dwts.; 2 lady's fancy gold Alberts, with tassel, 10 and 7 dwts.; 6 do. silver 3- chain Alberts, 2 do. 4- chain, and 2 do. 5- chain, with tassels; 2 do. 15 ct. gold dress rings ; 6 9 ct. do.; 1 gold com- pass seal; 1 gold seal, set stones; 3 silver seals, set topaz ; 1 gold masonic pin— HARRY WOLFE, a Russian Jew, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., rather round shoulders, complexion pale, hair and moustache dark brown, may be clean shaved, eyes ( sunken) dark, large fleshy hands, cigarette stains on fingers, speaks English well; dress, light grey jacket suit. Has been employed as a jeweller's traveller. Had in his possession a large sum of money. He will no doubt dispose of the above property and endeavour to leave the country. Absconded 7th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Sunder- land. ESSEX. 18. — Grays ( County). — For stealing an English lever watch, No. 292843, open face, " G. N." scratched on outside case, 1 silver double curb pattern chain attached; 1 silver Geneva watch, " Kendal & Dent" on face, long gold coloured chain attached; 1 old verge watch, capped, recently dipped gold colour chain at- tached ; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, silver face ; 1 gold horseshoe pattern pin— JOSEPH FREE- MAN, age 45, height 5 ft. 10| in., hair dark, heavy moustache brown, tattooed on arms and hands ; dress, dark blue jacket and vest, dark trousers and cap, neckerchief. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. 19 — Saffron Walden( County).- Oncom- mitment warrant for non- payment of £ 1 lis. 6d., imposed for using obscene language— GEORGE SHEPHERD, age 27, height 5 ft. 5J in., hair brown, eyes hazel. A hawker ; native of Hatfield Broad Oak. Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Walden. HAMPSHIRE. 20.— Aldershot ( County).— For forgery— WILLIAM HENRY SOUTHERTON, age 20, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, small features, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes ( small) blue, scar outer side of right eye ; dress, grey tweed suit, cap rather darker than suit, white silk tie, shoes with toe caps. An officer's servant. Is a deserter from the 147th Battery Royal Field Artillery. Had in his possession a blank cheque, No. RA- 120799, on Messrs. Cox & Co.' s Bank. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 21.— Bournemouth ( County).— For steal- ing, 9th inst., a diamond ring ( recovered)— A WOMAN, age 20, height about 5 ft. 1 in., com- plexion dark, hair black, eyes hazel, right little finger missing, walks erect ; dress, black serge skirt, trimmed 3 or 4 rows of braid, black jacket, sac pattern, white straw sailor hat with black band, shoes. Supposed a native of Cambridge. Has been employed at a laundry. Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. 22.— Winchester ( City).— For obtaining money by false pretences, 18th ult.— MARGARET ROBINSON, alias JANE GRIFFITHS, EDITH WYATT, SARAH BURNEY, JANE EVANS, ROBERTS, WYCHERLEY, HAMMOND, AYTON, and HORTON, C. S. O., No. M 16263, age 23 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 2£ in., com- plexion sallow, hair dark brown ( heavy fringe), eyes brown, scar upper lip and right eyebrow, large mole left shoulder; dress, green costume, rather large black straw hat, trimmed black silk, white daisies and flowers under brim, wearing an oval silver brooch, " Jennie" thereon, carried a black silk umbrella with white T- shape handle. A very clever swindler. She called at registry offices, represented herself as a cook, and having obtained names of ladies, called upon them, and after being engaged, obtained money for the purpose of paying her railway fare. Was at Leamington, Warwickshire, on 23rd ult., Berk- shire on 5th inst., and Wiltshire 10th inst. Has been convicted of fraud in London ( see ILLUS- TRATED CIRCULAR, Series 63, No. 34). Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Felton, Guild- hall, Winchester. 23. — Portsmouth ( Borough).— For obtain- ing £ 1 2s. 6d. by false pretences, 17th March last — A. A. BROWN, age about 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair and side whiskers turning grey, thin face, prominent cheek bones, of good address; dress, black frock coat suit, soft felt hat, carried a small black hand bag. A commercial traveller, supposed in the picture and picture- frame trade. Was previously employed by a firm of Toy Book Publishers, London. Usually stays at temper- ance hotels. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 24.— Southampton ( Borough,).— Escaped from Southampton Poorhouse, 26th ult., while awaiting removal to a Reformatory School, having been convicted of felony, 18th ult. — MAUD WILSON, age 15, height 4 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue ; dress, dark grey jacket, grey fur, black serge skirt with frill round bottom, black satin bodice, black satin petticoat, with frill, or red petticoat, large grey hat trimmed plush. A native of Southampton. May be found sleeping out, or in the company of prostitutes. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 25.— St. Neots ( County).— For embezzl- ing various sums of money— CHAS. ELLIS, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark, eyes brown, short legs, is fond of music. Supposed a native of Hitchin. Has been employed by Singer's Sewing Machine Company at St. Neots. May be accompanied by his wife and 6 children. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Copping, Huntingdon, or to Inspector Wilson, St. Neots. KENT. 26.— Chatham ( County).— For deserting hiB wife and child, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Medway Union— HENRY COOPER, age 27, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache ginger, lost left eye. A navvy ; native of Merthyr Tydfil. May be found on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sargent, Chatham. 27.— Tunhridge Wells ( Borough).— For housebreaking, 29th ult., and stealing a brown hand bag, about 16 in. long, has been repaired; 1 new dressing case, 12 in. by 10 in., nickel fittings; 1 pair glace kid lace boots; 2 bottles dry shampoo, green label with gold letters thereon— OTTO T REFEN BACKE R, a Swiss, age 21, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, hair brown, front upper teeth decayed ; dress, grey frock coat and trousers, black soft felt hat, may be wearing the stolen boots. A barber. Was sentenced, 6th March, 1901, at North London Sessions, to 10 months imprisonment for housebreaking. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Prior, Tun- bridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 2$.— ® rmskirk ( County).— For obtaining £ 116s. by false pretences— A MAN, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, clean shaved ; dress, long dark grey overcoat, khaki vest or tunic, dark lavender colour trousers, black and white plaid cap, brown lace boots, brown kid gloves. He obtained the money, for the purpose of fetch- ing his boxes from the railway station, from a person whose son he stated he had recently met in South Africa. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jervis, Ormskirk. 29.— Liverpool ( City).— For stealing from their lodgings, 21st ult., a silver lever watch, maker Henry Levy, Manchester, No. 27646; 1 9 ct. gold curb Albert chain, gold seal, round, red stone one side, green the other; 1 heavy silver curb Albert chain ; 1 gold pin, round, set red stone— WILLIAM JONES, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, clean shaved, snub nose; dress, blue serge suit, dark tie, hard hat, tan colour boots. Stated he was a native of Dublin.— FREDERICK BRISCOE, age 23, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, hair dark, moustache light, pointed at ends ; dre3S, serge suit, white vest, red tie, hard hat. Stated he was a native of Leeds.— JOSEPH , age 31, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, hair dark, clean shaved, bushy eyebrows ; dress, blue coat, double- breasted vest, blue serge trousers, tight fitting, dark tie, hard hat, button boots. Stated he was a native of Birmingham. They took lodgings, 18th ult., and stated they were electric wiremen in the employ of the Corporation. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. 30 — CHtheroe ( Borough).— For stealing a gold watch ( recovered)— ISRAEL SHORROCKS, alias HARDING, age about 51, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair turning grey, scar on right side of chin, right wrist, fleshy lump about 3 in. long on left side, anchor tattooed on right arm, supposed basket of flowers on left arm, right arm disabled. Stated he had served in the Army. ( See Case No. 101, 24th May, 1901.) Information to Chief Constable Clayton, Clitheroe. MERIONETHSHIRE. 3l. — Dolgeliey ( County). — For larceny ( person)— GEORGE HAVES, alias THOMAS SMITH, GEORGE LEHIFF, JOHN JOHNSON, PAUL CLAUDE, EDWARD EDWARDS, J AMES MEE, JOHN CASEY, THOMAS JONES, and GEORGE MANNERS, Office No. 172- 00, age 43 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar left forearm, each eyebrow, left side of forehead and left cheek, corporal punishment marks on back; wearing dark brown overcoat, brown cloth cap, tanned leather leggings. A waiter; native of New York. A notorious travelling thief. ( See Fig. 35, special ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR, 2nd series, dated July, 1894.) Previously convicted at Wakefield, Preston, Carlisle, Doncaster, Wrexham, Edinburgh, Car- narvon, Amiens, France ( expelled in 1898), Welshpool and London. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Dolgelley. TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 1902. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAIT OF A PERSON IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 32.— L Division.— Committed for trial at South London Sessions, 21st inst, for stealing hair light brown, eyes blue, star in red and blue right forearm; dress, black mixture coat and vest, light striped trousers, brown cap, lace boots. a bicycle— JOSEPH MASDEN ( C. I. D, 158890- 1), age 24, height 5 ft. 3 in, complexion sallow, Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 33.— F Division.— For obtaining goods, & c, by uttering stolen cheques — WILLIAM scar left temple and inside left wrist; dress, blue serge jacket suit, brown trousers, brown tweed cap. May be found in possession of a stolen JOHNSON, alias ALBERT DOUGALL, WIL- LIAM MAYER and MEYER, a German, Office No. 2834- 99, age 26, height 5 ft. 4 in, complexion very fresh, hair and slight moustache auburn, bicycle with " Welt Rad," lady on bicycle, and " 20339 " on head. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 34 p Division,— Woodcut portrait and description of Expiree JOSEPH THOMBL1N, alias BENJAMIN OTWAY, FRANCIS, YIN- CENT, TOMPKINS, and UNCLE BEN, Office No. 38838 ( see Case No. 38, 20th May, 1898 ; Case No. 30, 2nd September, 1898; and Case No. 32, 27th January, 1899), whose arrest is sought for murder at Peckham on 19th August, 1897, age 52 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 6 in, complexion florid, hair light sandy ( very bald), usually wears a close- cropped ginger moustache ( may now be clean shaven), eyes grey and sunken, bristly eyebrows, top lip short and thick, large nose with enlarged bridge, carries head forward and stoops slightly, scars bridge of nose, both eyebrows, back of head, right knee, side of left knee, and bottom of 1st left finger ( cut), 2 moles left of neck, mole right upper arm, left shoulder blade, and outer side left buttock. Sentenced at Chester Assizes, 21st April, 1882, to 10 years penal servitude for burglary at a pawnbroker's, and shooting at Police at Macclesfield. Released on licence, 26 th December, 1889. On 6th February, 1890, he shipped as A. B, at Birkenhead, on s. s. " Oratava " to Valparaiso, South America, and back, and on the same vessel at Tilbury Docks, 6th June, 1890, he shipped as a coal trimmer, deserted at Williams- town, Australia, 17th July, 1890, and went to Creswick, Victoria, where he remained until April, 1896, when he returned to his relatives at Forest Gate, London, and from April, 1897, until the date of the murder, he lived at Peckham on the pros- titution of the murdered woman. Two days after the murder he is said to have been in Great Grimsby; on 30th September, 1897, at Aldgate, City of London ; and on 9th October, 1897, and 9th January, 1898, ' at Leytonstone, London. Prior to last conviction he was connected with the " Gipsy Coopers," and visited Kingston, Surrey, Liverpool and Birmingham. Is a native of Shoreditch. When he absconded he left behind housebreaking implements, including wood wedges. He is known as an expert and danger- ous shooting burglar. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard. S. W. NORFOLK. to.— Norwich ( City).— For shopbreaking and stealing jewellery, 16th March last— JOHN LANE, alias J. WHALE, AMERICAN and YANKEE JACK, age 50 to 60, height about 5 ft. 4 in, stoops slightly, square shoulders, complexion sallow, small thin face, hair dark brown ( turning grey), moustache ( turning grey) dark, eyes small and restless, rather red eyelids, artificial teeth badly fitted, speaks with American accent, some- times wears glasses when reading; may be wear- ing a blue serge suit. He received £ 60 in bank notes for part of the stolen property ; several of the notes had the name and address of a Birming- ham firm on back. See Case No. 30, 11th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Winch, Guild- hall, Norwich. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 36 — Northampton ( Borough).— For em- bezzling £ 50— CHARLES DUVAL WALKER, age about 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., rather slight build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, mous- tache sandy, may be growing a beard, artificial teeth badly fitted, very noticeable ; wears glasses, of good address. A warehouse manager. Absconded 18th ult. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. 37.— Northampton ( Borough). — For ob- taining 18s. by false pretences, 1st inst,— J. " B. GOODALL, age 48 to 50, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, supposed pock- marked or scurs from eczema on face, well spoken ; wearing brown overcoat, silk hat, carried an umbrella and black leather bag. He called upon a grocer, represented that he was employed by Messrs. Goodall, Back- house & Co., Leeds, produced samples of their " Extract Food," took an order for which he re- ceived payment, but failed to forward the goods. Warrant issued. 38.— North 3mpton ( Borough).— For steal- ing ( bailee) £ 10, 13th ult. — THOMAS SIM- MONDS, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 in, complexion pale, hair light brown, moustache light, eyes blue, 2 dots tattooed left arm, ring 2nd left finger. A shoe finisher. Absconded 13th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, Northampton. SHROPSHIRE. 39.— Wellington ( County).— For stealing, 25th ult., at Newport, an old English silver lever watch, No. l0058, and metal Albert chain, twisted links; and 5id.— JAMES SMITH, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in, complexion fair, rather thick lips, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, dark jacket and vest, cord trousers, dark cap, military braces, blue muffler, lace boots. A native of Aston, Birmingham. Belongs to the Liverpool Militia. May be found at common lodging houses or employed on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Welling- ton. SOMERSETSHIRE. 40.— Frome ( County).— For obtaining goods by false pretences, 1st February last— JANE YEOMAN, age 35, height 5 ft, complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey; dress, brown jacket, black dress, black sailor hat. A native of Birmingham. Is tramping the country accompanied by her husband and 3 children ( a boy and 2 girls), age 8 years, 2 years, and 3 months respectively. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rawlings, Frome. 41.— Yeovil ( County).— For stealing, 27th ult., a coat ( recovered)— A MAN, age about 45, height about 5 ft. 9 in, hair and moustache brown ; dress, old blue jacket, black vest, brown trousers, black muffler, brown cap, military boots. A tramping sweep or gasfitter. Information to Supt. Self, Yeovil. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, APRIL ^ 22, 1902. 5 TAFFORDSHIRE. 42.— Lichfield ( County).— For stealing £ 42, 7th inst., at Tamworth— JAMES CHAPMAN, age 58, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache grey, awkward gait, addicted to drink ; dress, dark blue pilot jacket, pepper and salt colour trousers, brown cap or black soft felt hat. A market gardener's labourer; native of Tamworth. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barrett, Lichfield. 43.— Longton ( County). — For obtaining £ 4 Is. by false pretences, 29th olt.— V MAN, who gave the name of G. STEPHENSON, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark brown, of good address ; wearing dark overcoat, black hard felt hat. He called upon a small shopkeeper, stated he was a traveller for a London firm of Herbal Cigarette Manufacturers, that he was to appoint an agent for them in the district, and if accepted he would forward a sign to be affixed over the door, for which he would pay a guinea quarterly; to this the shopkeeper agreed, and purchased 72 boxes of the cigarettes, which were afterwards found to be worthless. The boxes are marked " Invaluable for Hygiene, Colds, Coughs, Asthma, Influenza, & c." He gave a receipt on a printed billhead, " Established 1874, Basinghall Street, London, E. C., Stephenson & Co., Stramonium Cigarette Manufacturers," thereon. ( See Special Notice, POLICE GAZETTE, 2nd inst.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. 44.— Wednesbury ( County).— For larceny ( lodgings)— A MAN, age 26, height 5 ft. 3£ in., complexion sallow, prominent nose, hair brown, eyes hazel, small scar over both eyebrows, on right temple and front of left thumb, bad teeth ; dress, dark grey morning coat, dark trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A native of Liverpool. He took lodgings, stating he had obtained employment in the district, left for the purpose of fetching his belongings, and returned shortly afterwards with a parcel; he then com- mitted a larceny and decamped, leaving the parcel behind, which on being opened was found to contain straw, & c. Information to Supt. Salt, Wednesbury. SUFFOLK ( East). 45.— Ipswich ( County).— For stealing, 28th ult., at Stratford St. Mary, a bay hackney stallion ( recovered)— A MAN, age about 27, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion inclined to sallow, hair and moustache dark, Roman nose, squints slightly ; dress, black diagonal jacket suit, fawn colour rainproof overcoat, hard felt hat, wearing gold colour ring on left little finger, and gold colour watch chain. He left Wickham Market, 28th ult., for Liverpool Street Station. ( Supposed identical with man, Case No. 22,2 ) th ult.) Information to Deputy Chief Constable Fisher, County Police Office, Ipswich. 46.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For deserting his children, leaving them chargeable to the Ipswich Union— HARRY WILLIAM WHIGHT, age 44, height 5 ft. in., weight 9J stones, complex- ion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache and eyes brown, scar inside right thumb, blotchy face, addicted to drink ; wearing old dark clothing, cap. A cigar maker ; native of Ipswich. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Ipswich. SUSSEX ( East). 47.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For obtaining 4s. ( 2s. each) by false pretences, 23rd ult.— A. BALL, age about 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, com- plexion, hair, and eyes dark, tattoo marks both arms.— J. MARNEY, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, tattoo marks both arms. Navvies. Both supposed to have served in the Army. Warrants issued. 48.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For steal- ing, 24th ult., an order for the payment of £ 90 and cashing same — ALEXANDER DURNO WATSON, age about 31, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair brown, moustache light brown, thin face, speaks rather quickly; dress, dark grey lounge suit, dark grey Oxford rainproof coat, black hard felt hat. A builder's merchant's clerk. Had in his possession a cheque book on the London and South Western Bank, Eastbourne, No. A 000367 to 76, and a cheque No. A 000364 on same bank ; also the following clothing:— 1 new long dark grey check rainproof coat, loose fitting, velvet collar, shoulders and back with yoke, straight pockets; 1 new dark grey tweed lounge suit; 2 pairs new dark grey trousers; 1 pair American box calf lace boots, with toecaps, size 7 ; 1 pair new brown leather putties; 5 new linen shirts with dark stripes, " Hope & Co., Eastbourne," on tabs ; 12 new double collars, " Hope & Co., East- bourne," thereon ; 1 new " Humber " free wheel bicycle, " No. 109790 " on head. Absconded 26th ult. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. 49 — Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing a bicycle ( recovered)— GEORGE PIERRON, age 19, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion pale, hair very dark, clean shaved, well educated, of smart appearance; dress, black jacket and trousers, brown fancy cord vest with brass buttons, black bowler hat, side spring boots. A solicitor's cl § rk. Supposed well known in the neighbourhood of South Kensington. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WARWICKSHIRE. 50.— Aston Manor ( County). — For forgery— EDWARD MORTON, age 33, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light, eyes blue, slight impediment in speech; dress, black morning coat and vest, dark grey trousers, black overcoat, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A general agent or canvasser; native of Perry Barr, near Birmingham. Is well known to hosiers. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hannah, Aston Manor. 51 — Longford ( County).— For embezzling about £ 60— PHAROAH BAKER, alias PERCY and PHILLIP BAKER, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache black, eyes dark, mole centre of one cheek, of smart appearance ; dress, fawn colour suit, tan boots, and gaiters with straps, fawn colour or black and white plaid cap. A native of West Bromwich. Was employed as cashier to the Foleshill Brick and Tile Co. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Prosser, Longford, Warwickshire. 52.— Nuneaton ( County).— For stealing £ 12 10s. from his lodgings— GEORGE JOHNSON or THOMPSON ( supposed false), age 25, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, clean shaved, front teeth decayed ; dress, grey jacket, fawn coloured vest, dark trousers and cap, white tie. He took lodgings and stated he was a clerk employed by the Midland Railway Company. Left behind a parcel containing straw. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Evans, Nuneaton. WORCES TER SHIRE. 53.— Stourport ( County).— For larceny— GEORGK ANDREWS, alias ARMSTRONG, age 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes grey, scar left cheek, inside of right hand and right wrist, anchor tattooed inside left fore- arm, bracelet right wrist. A bookmaker ; native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Long, Stourport. 54.— Worcester ( County).— For abandon- ing, about 26th March last, at Hallow, her female child, age about 6 months ; dress, white linen chemise, white flannel petticoat, blue and white striped cotton do., linen band, pink flannelette dress, white lace round sleeves, white woollen shoes, white woollen bonnet with 5 tassels in front and 1 each end of strings— A WOMAN, who gave the name of ANNIE or ELIZABETH JONES, age 32 to 35, height 5 ft., hair dark ; dress, black three- quarter jacket, black skirt, black sailor hat with black band. Stated that she was a native of Oswestry. Supposed tramping the country. Carried a bundle wrapped in an apron. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Wasley, Worcester. 55.— Worcester ( City).— For stealing, lst inst., a long dark fawn colour rainproof coat, " Registered, N. & C., trade mark, Nicholson & Co., soaking rain proof, yet porous," on label inside back, loop at back ; 1 pair brown leather gloves— A MAN, age 30 to 36, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, speaks with Staffordshire accent, addicted to drink; dress, dark jacket suit, brownish cap, bluish mu tiler, may be wearing the stolen coat. Stays at common lodging- houses. Absconded 2nd inst. Information to Chief Constable Byrne, Wor- cester. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. RADNORSHIRE. bb.— Penyhont ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 3rd July, charged with obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, and forging and uttering a postal order— ROBERT SHELDON, age 20, height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes ( cast in left) blue, abscess mark left side of neck, back of right shoulder, small of back, left buttock, scar under left knee; dress, dark grey jacket and vest, blue serge trousers, dark grey serge three- quarter length overcoat with velvet collar, black hard felt hat, light lace boots. A native of Liverpool. Supposed previously convicted and wanted else- where. Information to the Chief Constable, Penybont. STAFFORDSHIRE. 57.— Longton ( County).— Remanded on bail till 23rd inst., at Stoke- on- Trent, for fortune telling by palmistry, at Fenton, lst inst.— EMMA BERK ROLE MOUNTJOY, age 3t, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair ( frizzy) and eyes ( full) dark. She described herself as Madame Pardoe, Palmiste, Phrenologist, and Physiologist. Is accompanied by her husband, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion pale, thin face, hair and moustache brown. A comedian. Information to Supt. Oakdeu, Longton. SUSSEX ( East). 58.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— Remanded till 22nd inst., charged with larceny ( lodgings)— EDWARD JAMES RATCLIFFE, age 41, height 5 ft. 4£ in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, 3 scars on forehead and back of head, scar under both eyes, and on chin, ' i women, flowerpot and bracelet left forearm, 3 women right forearm ; dress, fawn colour coat, brown tweed vest, brown cord trousers, white soft felt hat. A bricklayer; native of Reading. Was discharged from the East Lancashire Regiment in 1891. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). b%.— Heworth ( County).— Committed for trial at Northallerton Quarter Sessions, 3rd July, on 3 charges of housebreaking, between 26th ult. and 8th inst.— ARTHUR ARMSTRONG, alias GEOKGE ARMSTRONG, age 31, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes hazel, impediment in speech. Cross, bird, " J. L." and heart, 5.7.0. square with " J. C." left foreaiin, half ring back of left middle finger, both little fingers crooked ; dress, black coat and cap, dark cord trousers, white muffler with red spots, lace boots. A native of East Hartlepool. Information to Supt. Dove, Heworth. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 60.— c Division. — 26th ult., by shop- breaking, 3 gold cigarette cases, plain concave shape, 1 rather thin ; 3 do. chain purses, ball and push fasteners, straight and curved frames ; 1 do. pencil case, plain telescope pattern ; 6 rolled gold cigarette cases, plain, some with turquoise pushes ; 2 chased gold match boxes; 3 rolled gold do., plain and chased patterns, some with turquoise pushes; 5 do. cigarette tubes, plain, with cap ends; 3 do. card cases, concave shape, without lids; 3 do. sovereign cases, plain; 23 do. safety pins, various sizes ; 9 silver back hair brushes, chased; 58 do. pen and pencil cases, various patterns, some with knives and rules combined, 13 with 3 coloured pencils, telescopic slides at sides; 1 plain cigar cutter; 8 silver buckles and clasps, pierced and chased in various designs; 24 do. chain purses, fine, medium and coarse links, straight and curved frames; 30 do. souvenir Coronation spoons, various sizes and designs; 7 do. card cases, concave and flit shape, various designs; 14 ladies' do., various designs, lids opening at sides, top in halves, push catch, ivory memo slab inside, some with portrait of a girl on a swing, thereon ; 21 silver cigarette cases, chased, hammered, fluted and engraved designs ; 12 cigar and cigarette tubes, round tubes with ambers enclosed, some with gold mounts, cap ends ; 17 silver sovereign purses, plain, chased and engraved, some with enamel flags on outside ; 28 silver match boxes, plain, engraved and engine- turned patterns; 7 silver fruit knives, mother- o'- pearl, plain, silver and chased handles; 23 opera TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 1902. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 glasses ( 1 ivory, bracket on side for handle ; 1 smoked mother- o'- pearl, 2 female heads thereon ; 1 rose colour do., aluminium frame, 2 female heads thereon, handle attached ; 2 amber shade do., aluminium frames; 1 blue stained mother- o'- pearl do.; 1 red Russia- leather, gilt frame ; 1 engraved aluminium, with design in black there- on ; 2 natural colour mother- o'- pearl, aluminium frames; 1 aluminium frame, blue enamel, with jvhite stars and bunch of flowers thereon; 11 morocco leather covered) ; all the above have one of the following letters and stroke scratched thereon :— CATHORINES. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CHESHIRE SI. — Runcorn ( County).— 9th inst., at Higher Whitley, 4 saws; 2 screw drivers; 2 planes ( 1 iron. 1 wood); 10 moulding planes; 1 plough plane; 2 6 in. squares; 1 table saw ; 2 in. chisels ; 2 1 in. do.; 1 pair compasses ; 1 spokeshave; 1 bevel; 1 apron. All stamped " F. Walmsley " or " F. W." Information to Supt. Ennion, Runcorn. ESSEX. S2.— Southend~ on- Sea ( County).— 7th. inst., by burglary at Prittlewell, an old gold verge watch, chased back, bow missing ; 1 silver match box, enamelled with facsimile of visiting card, " W. Bowel Scratton, Prittlewell Priory, Essex," inscribed thereon ; 1 silver Anadina sledge drawn by two oxen; 3 silver Indian spoons; 1 do. powder box ; 1 silver cigar case ( to hold one) ; 1 do. pear, forming vinaigrette; 1 bone ring with silver bell, " Babbie " inscribed thereon; 1 ruby glass double scent bottle with silver gilt ends, about 7 in. long ; 1 flat octagonal Indian silver scent bottle ; 1 filigree egg cup ; 2 silver Indian scent bottles; 1 silver card case, carved to fit vest pocket with slanting opening; 1 silver Indian scent sprinkler, chased throughout ; 2 silver swans, open at bottom, holes in wings; 1 silver card case, chased ; 1 silver hat, forming bon- bom case; 1 do. snuff box, about 4 in. long; 1 do. Swiss agate snuff box; 1 silver sovereign case, rather battered; 1 double Indian cup ; 1 small white silk table cloth cover, creweled with yellow silk. Information to Supt. Siminonds, Southend- on- Sea. HAMPSHIRE. 65— Peters field ( County).— 12th inst., by housebreaking at, Privett, 2 silver open face " Acme Lever " watches, Nos. 502893 and 516877, maker H. Samuel, Manchester, 1 had a piece of string attached, the other 2 chains ( 1 supposed brass, snake pattern, 1 white curb pattern, with seal blue stone one side, black the other). Information to Supt. King, Petersfield. HEREFORDSHIRE. SL— Hereford ( County).— 13th inst., by housebreaking at Haywood, a lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 130017, small silver curb chain attached ; 1 gold ring, opens at top, " Dearest" inside ; 1 gold brooch with 2 red and 1 white stone ; 1 silver locket with photograph inside ; 1 do. brooch, " Kate " thereon ; 1 imitation gold double chain brooch ; 1 silver band bracelet, repaired in centre ; 1 short piece gold chain with stud at end. Information to Supt. Cope, Hereford. KENT. Sd.— Tonbride/ e ( County).— 8th inst., at Paddock Wood, Brenchlev, a pneumatic bicycle, front wheel, wooden rim painted black, back wheel Westwood rim, nearly new, Warwick tyres, straight handle bars, small bell with piece of leather inside band, lamp, " The Star, Massey, Harris, Toronto, Canada," engraved on plate, which is twisted on head of machine. Information to Supt. Styles, Tonbridge. SS.— Gravesend ( Borough).— 2nd inst., a silver English lever watch, rather large. No. 91550, pale cream colour face, ring on back of case with crown in centre; 1 brooch, size of a shilling, moss agate stone set in gold and black enamel. 67 — Cravesend { Borough).— 2nd inst., by housebreaking, a lady's open face silver watch, " M. W." on outside case ; 1 silver watch; 1 mohair guard, with Jubilee shilling attached ; 1 lady's silver watch and chain, Lion shilling with hole therein attached; 1 silver brooch, Jubilee florin ; 1 silver bangle, broken ; 1 brooch, made of 2 buttons, gold gilt; 1 lady's gold keeper ring, chased; 1 gold signet ring, set green stone; 1 Lion shilling, set in glass frame ; 1 silver cigarette case, " P. D. Green Armitage " thereon ; 1 lady's gold fob chain ; I lady's open face gold watch ; 1 oblong brooch, ivy leaves engraved in centre ; 1 gold brooch, with 3 horse- shoes, pin missing ; 1 lady's silver watch ; 1 silver chain, small links, tassel on end— By A MAN, age about 26, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion pale, round face, moustache dark; dress, blue serge suit, square cut jacket, black bowler hat. Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Gravesend. LANCASHIRE. 68.— Salford ( Borough).— During the past six weeks, a pair of Madras muslin figured cream coloured curtains; 1 handkerchief, Torchon lace around, supposed " M. C. L." in ink in one corner ; 1 pair lady's new grey kid gloves; 1 pair black cashmere stockings; 1 white muslin blouse, lace insertion at neck and wrists; 1 heliotrope and white muslin blouse, yoke of worked muslin in- sertion, also cuffs and neckband; 1 heliotrope and white cambric blouse, small bunches of heliotrope flowers on white ground ; 1 black and white check underskirt, frill round " bottom ; about 6 small grey feather tips; 1 white feather do.; and about 1 yard mauve and white silk. 69. — Salford ( Borough). — 4th inst., by housebreaking, an old silver verge watch, double cases, white dial, large numerals, brass hands; 1 silver English lever watch, white dial, gold hands ; 1 Geneva do., " Newhaven," " Made in France " on dial; 2 ladies' old silver Geneva watches, white dials, steel hands; 1 new do.; 1 22 ct. gold wedding ring, small; 2 ladies' 9 ct. gold keepers, curb pattern ; 1 do. silver watch chain, consisting of 4 small chains fastened with slide and 2 tassels. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. SHROPSHIRE. 70 — Whitchurch ( County). — 10th ult., at Woore, a silver lever watch, No. 385317, a 9 ct. gold double chain, heavy curb pattern, spade ace guinea and silver match box attached ; 1 do., No. 8132878, 15 ct. gold curb chain with seal, bloodstone and greenstone, attached. Information to Supt. Edge, Whitchurch. WORCES TERSHIRE. 11.— Worcester ( City).— 5th inst., a silver Geneva watch ; 1 silver watch, No. 2709, chain with 50 centimes piece on end, attached— Sus- picion is attached to AN ITALIAN, age 23, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes dark brown, several stitches in palm of 1 hand; dress, black jacket suit, light cap, putties, a piece of medal ribbon on vest. Stated he had served in South Africa. Information to Chief Constable Byrne, Wor- cester. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 72.— Scarborough ( Borough).— 12th inst., a " Beeston Humber" bicycle, No. 39227, recently plated, 24 in. black frame, upturned handle bar, rubber pedals, Duplex back stays, Smith's patent 34T chain wheel, 28 in. wheels, front tyre has been re- rubbered, back tyre much worn, large bell attached, no brake or mud guards— By A MAN, who gave the name of — PLAXTON, age about 21, height about 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair brown; dress, grey sac jacket suit and cap. Appearance of a shop assistant. Information to Chief Constable Riches, Scar- borough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). Ti.— York ( City).— Between 11th and 12th inst., an expanding gold bangle, 1J in. wide; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set blue stones and dia- monds ; 1 do., set 4 rubies ; 1 do., set sapphires and diamonds; 1 lady's gold ring, shield shape, set blue stone; 1 gold ring, in 3 plaits; 1 gold round brooch, plaited, about size of a florin, a church engraved one side, figure of a woman, 2 small diamonds to represent eyes, 2 small rubies to represent feet, on other; 1 gold pin, 4i14" raised thereon; 1 pair gold solitaires ( lady's). Information to Chief Constable Burrow, York. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. HAMPSHIRE. 74. — Bournemouth ( County). — 10th inst., the body of a newly- born fully- developed FEMALE CHILD, wrapped in a piece of new unbleached linen, a child's old flannel night dress, and 2 pairs of blue serge knickers, tied with a piece of white string. Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 75.— Scarborough ( Borough).— 8th inst., drowned— the body of A MAN, age 40 to 50, length 5 ft., complexion ruddy, hair ( cut short) dark, eyes grey; dress, blue cloth jacket, blue serge do., drab jean do., grey cloth vest, cord trousers, blue, red and white check Oxford shirt, yellow and black striped body belt, lace boots, all old. Stated 7th inst. that he was a fisher- man. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Riches, Scar- borough. APPREHENSIONS. 76.— Metropolitan Police District, Criminal Investigation Depart- ment.— CHARLES SEMBER, Case No. 1, 7th March last. 77 - Metropolitan Police District, K Division.— ARTHUR MEARS, Case No. 4, 2nd inst., and committed for trial at Central Criminal Court, 2nd prox. 78 — Metropolitan Police District, P Division.— JAMES WILLIAM BAILEY, alius FREDERICK JONES, Case No. 8,18th ult. 79.— Metropolitan Police District, S Division.— GEORGE BOLTON, Case No. 7, 4th ult., and committed for trial at North London Sessions, 27th inst. 80. — Ayrshire, Ayr ( Burgh). — JOHN KINNON, alias KEENAN and GOUDIE, Case No. 6, 9th inst. 81.— Denbighshire, Abergele ( County).— DAVID HUGHES, Case No. 11, 9th inst. 82 — Essex, Chelmsford ( County).— ELLEN MAY HEW, Case No. 12, 9th inst. Photograph can be seen on application. 83.— Lancashire, Bolton ( County).— MAN, Case No. 64, 11th ult., and sentenced to 6 months imprisonment. Property recovered. 81. — Monmouthshire, Newport ( Borough).— ERWIN HERSEN, Case No. 28, 9th inst., and property recovered. 85. — Somersetshire, Bridgwater ( Borough).— FRANCIS DODSWORTH, Case No. 40, 9th inst. 86.— Westmorland, Kendal ( County). — WALTER DODD, Case No. 30, 4th ult. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 87.— Convict Supervision Office. — Supervisee GEORGE DAWSON, Office No. 1632- 00. See GAZETTE, 4th April last ( Tabular Form.) Not now wanted. 88.— Y Division.— For stealing, 12th inst., a bay Canadian mare, 8 years, 15 hands, large swelling under stifle near teat, off hind fetlock white, dark points, short mane and tail; and a set of black leather harness, white metal mounts— A MAN, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache sandy ; dress, dark over- coat with velvet collar, dark tweed trousers, black hard felt hat. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. THE POLICE GAZETTE FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1902. HAMPSHIRE. 89.— Aldershot { Comity).— For stealing a pony, cart and harness ( recovered)— ARTHUR O'CONNOR, age 19J, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair ( curly in front) brown, eyes blue, clean shaved, scar left forearm and both knees, walks erect; dress, blue serge jacket suit and cap with large peak. Is fond of singing and public house company. A confectioner; native of Clonmel. Is an officer's servant of the 2nd Dragoon Guards. He enlisted at Woolwich 5th July, 1901, and is believed to have previously served in a Highland Regiment in South Africa. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. LINCOLNSHIRE. 90.— Grantham ( Borough)— For stealing ( bailee), 6th inst., a white mare, aged, about 15 hands, hog mane; a set of brown harness with brass fittings; oak colour dogcart, maker " Ander- son, Grantham," on bone plate on inside centre of front board, brown cord cushions— A MAN, age about 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, com- plexion fair, hair ( cut short) light brown, clean shaved ; dress, dark suit, light cap. Information to Chief Constable Casburn, Grantham. 91 .— Louth ( Borough).— For stealing £ 6, 30th ult.— HERBERT STANLEY SHAW, age 29, looks older, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., rather stout build, full face, hair ( cut short), black, turning grey, clean shaved, eyes dark, well educated; dress, black jacket suit, with narrow white stripe, black hard hat. A wine and spirit merchant's clerk or manager, addicted to betting, is a good cricketer. Absconded lst inst. Had in his pos- session a " Royal Enfield " Light Roadster Bicycle, No. 29502, plated rims, Dunlop tyres, free wheel, back pedalling band brake. A further charge of embezzling sums to the amount of £ 120 will be preferred against him when arrested. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Danby, Louth. PROPERTY STOLEN. CHESHIRE. 92.— Stockport ( Borough).— Between 9th and 10th inst., by shopbreaking, 7 Oxford shirts ( 2 blue with white stripes; 5 light, with blue and pink stripes), all with pearl buttons, and tab in neckband, " George , 49, Lower Hillgate, Stock- lined white calico, Quayle, Hosier, & c . port," thereon ; 3 pairs grey woollen pants; 3 woollen vests, marked " Alpha, unshrinkable"; 144 plain white, and maroon Japanese silk hand- kerchiefs, some with initials worked in corners ; and a large quantity of studs, links, and solitaires. Information to the Chief Constable, Stockport. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 93.— Bradford ( City).— 12th inst., from the Goods yard of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Rail- way Company, 8 bales of Botany wool, each marked with " E" inside diamond, and one of the following numbers, 31, 25, 16, 33,19, 32, 14, 21. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Brad- ford. ANIMALS, & c., RECOVERED. WILTSHIRE. 94.— Salisbury ( County).— Horse, Case No. 69, 9th inst., and thief arrested. APPREHENSIONS. 95 — Metropolitan Police District, X Division.— ARTHUR » TONE, Case No. 8, 25th ult. 96.— S taffordshire, Hanley ( Borough). — Supervisee ROBERT THOMAS, Office No. 841- 00, Case No. 24, 6th December last. MISSING. 97.— Since 7th December, 1901, from her home at Rotherhithe— MARY LOUISA WADE, age 14, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fair, hair ( combed back) light brown, eyes ( full) blue, short sighted, small scar on right cheek and corner of left eye, 6 vaccination marks on left arm, weak chest; dress, blue bodice, green skirt, pink striped flannelette petticoat, pink flannelette chemise and drawers, scarlet corsets, black stock- ings, lace boots, no hat or jacket, wore gold wire earrings. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office. New Scotland Yard. S. W. £ 5 REWARD. 98 — Since 23rd ult., from Eastington— SIDNEY THOMAS SMITH, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, moustache and sids whiskers light brown ; dress, dark frock coat and vest, light plaid trousers, black hard felt hat, wear- ing a gold watch and imitation gold chain, carried a brown Gladstone bag with initials " S. T. S." there- on. Has been an assistant master at Wright's school, Faversham. He booked to Paddington from Stonehouse by the 12.1 p. m. train 23rd ult. Before leaving he wrote to a relative at South Croydon. It is feared that some ill has befallen him. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Smith, Pear Tree Farm, Eastington, for such informatioi as will lead to the whereabouts of above. Information to Supt. Biggs, Stroud. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending May lOth, 1902, with the results, etc. Office No. NAME. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Result. Date and Place. 2296- - 00 ARTHUR, ROBERT 3513- - 97 BAILEY, HENRY- 1220- - 02 BAILEY, JAS. 877- 3013- 992- - 02 - 98 - 02 BATTY. THOMAS BAXTER, JOHN B1NFIELD, JOSEPH 3404— 01 1205— 98 47105 33790 679— 99 3055— 99 3692— 99 1980— 96 BRIEN, MATTHEW BURKE, EDWARD CHURCHILL, EDWIN CLARK, FREDK. CORDING, HENRY EDWARDS, ANNIE EVANS, WILLIAM FOX, JOHN 954- 3248- - 99 - 01 GOODCHILD. GEORGE HARPER. WILLIAM 2891- 730- - 97 - 00 HARVEY, GEORGE HIGGINS. WILLIAM 519 1199- 2827- - 96 - 02 - 99 LOCK WOOD. JOSEPH McCAFFERW DOM INICK O'HARA, DENNIS 3369 - 00 PAYNE, ALFRED 1203 - 01 SULLIVAN, DENNIS 1039- - 97 TYRRELL. JOSEPH Name and Dh ision of Officer. 369% 31.50— 00 WILKINSON. GEO. YOI'NG. ALFRED Stealing jewellery Attd. lar. ( per.) Drunk & dis. Robbery Shopbreaking Unlawful poss. Drunk. & c. Larceny Fraud Lar. ( welshing) P. of C. Act Manslaughter I'. of C. Act Robbery with violence Larceny ( per.) Larceny ( bic.) Suspected per. Robbery with violence I'. of C. Act Shopbreaking Robbery with violence Robbery Drunk k dis. Housebreaking Sus. person Dogstealing ARTHUR JOHNSON JAMES MILLER Same Name HY. JAMESON Same Name JOHN DIXON Same Name Same Name MICHAEL SCALES JOHN MILLS Same Name MINNIE EDWARDS JAMES ROGERS GEO. JOHNSON Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name JAMES BRYAN I 20 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 1 month h. l. and find 2 sureties of £ 10 or 6 months h. l. ; 5 years p. s. 5 years p. s. 1 month h. l. 5s. or 5 days h. l. 6 weeks h. l. 21 days h. l. 3 months h. l. J 3 months h. l. 15 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 5 years p. s. 3 months h. l. 1 month h. l. ! Discharged 7 years p. s. 12 months h. l. i 5 years p. s. EDWRD. ROUTLEDGEj 7 years p. s. Same Name j 5 years p. s. Same Name GEORGE SMITH 5th May, C. C. Ct. 25th Apr., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 6th May, Westminster P. Ct. 9th May, C. C. Ct. 5th May, C. C. Ct. 8th May, Lambeth P. Ct. 7th May, Thames P. Ct. 5th May, Greenwich P. Ct. 5th May, Greenwich P. Ct. 21th Apr., Epsom P. Ct. 7th May, Marylebone P. Ct. 7th May. C. C. Ct. 9th May, Worship St. P. Ct. 6th May, C. C. Ct. 8th May, Thames P. Ct. 10th May. Marlborough Street P. Ct. 9th May, Highgate P. Ct. 6th May, C. C. Ct. 3rd May, Clerkenwell P. Ct. 5th May, C. C. Ct. 7th May, C. C. Ct, j 9th May, C. C. Ct. I Fined 5s. or 3 5th May, Worship St. P. Ct. days h. l. 1 7 years p s. 9th May, C. C. Ct. GEORGE MANNIC Same Name 1 month h. l. Discharged 21st Apr., Penge P. Sess. 6th May, N. L. P. Ct. Known to Warder Cook. 11. M. Prison, Holloway ; also to P. C. Bagnall, C. I. D., X. Known to P. S. Gough, C. I. D., C. O., and P. S. West, C. I. D., C. Known to P. S. Watls and P. C. Harvey, C. I. D.. A. Known to P. C. Dennis, 27711. Known to P. S. Neil, C. I. D., M : also to City Police. Known to P. C. Gordon. C. I. D.. 1': also to P. C. Bowerman, 386L. Known to P. C. White, 201H. Known to P. S. Langton, 42X : also to P. C. Ford, 200R. Known to P. C. Stevenson, 410R ; also to P. C. Earl, 57111. Known on G and N. Known to P. C. Wjers, 116Y ; also to P. C. Folgate, 332D. Known to P. S. Waters. C. I. D., L : also to P. S. Clayton, 27B. Known to Waider Cook, H. M. Prison, Holloway, and on J. Known to Warder Cook. H. M. Prison. Holloway ; also to P. C. Good, C. l. D , Y. Known to P. C. Dei- sent. C. I. D., H : also to P. C. Pryor, 52H. Known to P. C. Kilsby, 405N : also to P. C. Steed, 445D. Known to P. C. McVicar, 4011) : also to P. C. Pyke. C. I. P., 8. Known to Warder Cook. H. M. Prison, Holloway : also to P. S. Brogden. C. I. D., II : P. S. Handley, C. I. D., J : and P. C. Smart, C. I. D., H. Known to P. C. Davis, 589Y : also to P. C. Ralley. C. I. D., F. Known to P. S. Hancox, C. I. D., E ; also to City Police. Known to P. S. Watts, C. I. IX, A : also to P. C. Berrett, P. C. Yard, and P. C. Smith, C. I. D., A. Known to Warder Cook, H. M. Piison, Holloway; also to P. C. Stevens, C. I. D., H. Known to P. C. Tyson. C. I. D., H. Known to Warder Knipe, H. M. Prison, I'entonville ; also to P. C. Moys, 45GR, and P. C. Murray. C. I. D., Y. Known to P. S. Bissell, C. I. D., E : also to P. C. Gile, 360K. Known on N. LONDON.— PRIHTED TO it His MAJESTY'S STATIOHERT OFFICE BT J. J. KELIHER A Co., LTD., 99, VIOTORIA STRRET, S. W.; 33, Krtio WILLIAM STREET, K. 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