GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1902. VOL. XIX., No. 1982. BEGUL 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE CIAZKTTE, and nil communication* relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons uhose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified, i. In all eases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be gicen, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 6. 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. Eeery 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 case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not lea rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and, as far as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. 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Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. TnE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. INDEX TO SPECIAL NOTICES AND CAUTIONS Which have appeared in the POLICE GAZETTE during the past twelve months. ASTORIA, or L. CLEMENT, Dog Dealer, 52 Maida Vale, N. W. ( P. G., No. 1862, November 1st, 1901, and 1952, September 12th, 1902.) DAVIS & CO., 9 Peckham Park Road, and ALFRED & CO., 26 Denmark Hill, S. E. ( P. G., No. 1968, November 7th, 1902.) DAY, ERNEST, 439 Old Kent Road, S. E. ( P. G., No. 1868, November 22nd, 1901.) EDWARDS, GEORGE, alias AMERICAN FRANK. ( P. G., No. 1676, January 19th, 1900, and 1876, December 20th, 1901.) GOLD BRICK SWINDLE. ( P. G., No. 1898, March 7th, 1902.) HENRIKSON, HENRI, alias HENDERSON. ( P. G„ No. 1860, October 25th, 1901.) HOFRICHTER, OTTO. ( P. G., No. 1882, January 10th, 1902.) HYPOLITE CO. ( P. G., No. 1746, September 21st, 1900, and 1876, December 20th, 1901.) NICHOLSON INSTITUTE, Gunnersbury. ( P. G., No. 1686, February 23rd, 1900, and 1864, November 8th, 1901.) SPANISH SWINDLE. ( P. G., No. 1970, November 14th, 1902.) THE CIGARETTE, CEMENT, AND MARKING INK FRAUD. ( P. G., No. 1914, May 2nd, 1902.) SPECIAL NOTICE. LICENCE HOLDERS AND SUPERVISEES. In most cases in which Licence- holders and Supervisees residing in the Provinces fail to report themselves and whose arrest is con- sequently desired, the Editor is requested to insert the particulars in the GAZETTE. Arrests on such informations are made subsequently, but the particulars are not always forwarded for the purpose of the original information being can- celled as required by Rule 9 of the Regulations; the Editor therefore desires to call special atten- tion to this matter with a view to the Rule mentioned being invariably acted upon. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— F Division. — For stealing £ 46 — SIDNEY HERBERT COOK, age 37, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, pockpitted, hair light; dress, dark suit, bowler hat. Warrant issued. 2. — M Division.— For embezzling £ 2 18s. 6d., 8th May last— THOMAS KINGS- FORD BOHN, age 47, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion, moustache ind pointed whiskers dark, carries his head forward, slightly round shoulders, speaks French fluently; dress, dark overcoat, dark tweed trousers, silk hat. A traveller and fruit buyer ; native of Walthamstow. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 3. — Reading ( Borough).— For obtaining 2s. by false pretences— A MAN, age 35, height 5 ft. 2\ in., complexion fresh, slightly pockmarked, hair dark, clean shaved ; dress, three- quarter length light overcoat, breeches, box cloth gaiters, white pique tie, black hard hat. Appearance of a groom. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Henderson, Chief Con- stable, Reading. BUCKINCHA MS HIRE. 4.— Slough ( County).— For embezzlement — JOSEPH TADD, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes blue ; dress, blue slop, old grey trousers, grey cap, lace boots. A butcher ; native of New Windsor. Warrant issued. Information to Insp. Pearman, Slough. CARNARVONSHIRE. 5.— Carnarvon ( County).— For deserting his children— JOHN EVANS, age 38, height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion fresh, oval face, hair dark brown, eyes grey, female tattooed on front of right forearm and front of rif. ht hand, scars on right forefinger and ring fingei, left side of forehead, under left eye, and back of left hand. A hawker; native of Bala, Merioneth. Is usually accompanied by a woman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rowland, Carnarvon. CHESHIRE. 6.— Liscard ( County).— For obtaining £ 2 by false pretences— JOHN PARRY', age 29, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, speaks with strong Welsh accent, of Jewish appearance ; dress, dark tweed suit and cap. He obtained the above amount by stating he was a purser on the S. S. St. Louis, at Southampton, and that he waa short of money. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Liscard. DENBIGHSHIRE. 7.— Wrexham ( County).— For obtaining food; lodgings ; a pair black vicuna trousers ; 1 fawn colour mackintosh ; 1 silver Geneva watch, No. 146810; and 5s. by false pretences, between 19th ult. and 2nd inst.— A MAN, who gave the name of JAMES SMITH, age 22 to 24, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, slight moustache light, eyes ( sup- posed) grey, wears glasses, " Faith, Hope and Charity " on one forearm, woman on other ; dress, navy blue serge double- breasted jacket and vest, black vicuna trousers, dark red bow tie, plaid cap with peak, light lace boots. Absconded 2nd inst. Warrant issued. 8.— Wrexham ( County).— For stealing a bicycle ( recovered)— SAMUEL HUGHES, alias SCLODION, age 24 or 25, height about 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion fair, small oval face, hair brown, slight moustache light, eyes blue ; dress, old grey jacket, dark cord trousers, dark cap, old lace boots. A tramping labourer: native of Penycal, near Ruabon. Warrant issued. 9.— Wrexham ( County).— For arson, 20th ult.— EDWARD DAVIES, alias NED SCOT- SON, age 40 to 43, height about 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion fresh, round features, hair and moustache dark ( turning grey), springy gait ; dress, black jacket, vest with cord front, moleskin sleeves, dark brown cord trousers, dark blue muffler, dark cap, heavy nailed Blucher boots. An engine driver, or jobbing blacksmith; native of Holy- well, Flintshire. Has been employed at iron works, near Wigan, Manchester, Warrington, and during last winter at Rhayader. He left Llan- fyllin Union, 24th ult., and stated that he was going to Welshpool and Rhayader. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Wrexham. ESSEX. 10.— Dunmow ( County).— For larceny; 26th ult., at White Roothing— WILLIAM SMITH, age 25, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown ; dress, black jacket, cardigan jacket, cord trousers, black cap. He travels the country, accompanied by a woman, age about 60, height about 5 ft., stout build, hair turning grey, who has a van painted light brown, a grey mare and a bay mare, with a foal about 1 year old. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barnard, Dunmow. TI THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1902. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( coidimei)— 11.— Epping ( County).— For stealing a load of hay ( recovered) — JOHN WHITE, alias CLARKE, age about 54, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh ( wrinkled), hair ( turning grey) and moustache brown, may now be clean shaved; dress, light tweed jacket and vest, cord trousers, dark peak cap. Has served in the Army. A hay carter; native of Magdalen Laver. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Epping. 12.— Thorpe ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences at Walton- on- Naze, in October last— HERBERT PLUNKETT, age about 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair dark, eyes grey, prominent nose ; dress, dark grey suit and cap. A theatrical agent. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Thorpe. FLINTSHIRE. 13.— Holywell ( County).— JOHN RICHARD WILDE, Case No. 14, 28th ult. Not now wanted. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 14.— Dursley ( County).— For housebreaking and stealing £ 2— A MAN, age 45, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald in front) dark brown, eyes blue, deep scar over left eye; dress, blue double- breasted pilot jacket, moleskin trousers, dark neckerchief, peak cap. A native of Newnham- on- Severn. Appearance of a navvy. Previously convicted at Little Dean, Tredegar, Lydney, Chep- stow, and at Worcester Quarter Sessions, 18th October, 1901, of larceny. Information to Supt. Perkins, Dursley. 15.— Bristol { City).— For obtaining money by false pretences— REGINALD B. WINGATE, age about 33, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, eyes blue, Roman nose, of good address ; dress, blue ribbed suit, fawn colour overcoat, bowler hat. He opened an office and represented himself to be a civil and mechanical engineer, advertised in the local papers for a person with small capital to join another in a highly lucrative business, obtained sums of £ 20 and £ 15 from 2 persons under the pretence of appointing them as man- agers of an ironmongery business. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 16.— Winchester { City).— For non- pay- ment of £ 1 2s. 6d., bastardy arrears— GEORGE NORMAN ALDERTON, alias BEN ALDERTON, age about 40, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., hair brown, moustache sandy, large ears, rather deaf. A farm labourer or working foreman : native of Norfolk. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Felton, Win- chester. KENT. 17.— Dover { Borough). — For embezzling, between 3rd December, 1901, and 1st ult., various sums amounting to £ 153 Is. 2d.— FRANK EDWARD BEETON, age about 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, moustache brown ( one end shorter than other), peculiarity in one eye; dress, grey morning suit, dark grey overcoat, black hard felt hat, usually carries an umbrella, cherry- wood handle, silver top. Wears gold chain, long link pattern. Was secretary to an electric supply company. Absconded 17th inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Dover. 18 — Chatham ( County).— For stealing, 16th inst., at New Brompton, a silver mug, 5 or 6 in. high, gilt inside ( partly worn off), with a solid silver stand, figures on base, relief around sides, chief figure being a boy holding a hare in his hand— A MAN, rather tall, complexion fair, full face, good teeth ; dress, black lounge coat, grey trousers, red and black muffler, black bowler hat. Has the appearance of an officer. Information to Supt. Sargent, Police Office, Chatham. LANCASHIRE. Leigh ( County).— For stealing a silver lever watch and Albert ( recovered); 1 green coloured overcoat, silk facings, satin lining, 42 in. breast; 1 pair dark grey tweed trousers, side hip pockets A MAN, age 25, height 5 ft. in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, 3rd and 4th left fingers crushed at ends; dress, grey tweed suit, dark tie, dark silk muffler, black felt hat, strong lace boots, may be wearing the stolen overcoat. A painter; native of Birkenhead. Information to Supt. Cocker, Leigh. £ 50 REWARD. 20.— Liverpool { City). — For stealing, 8th inst., 14 brooches ( 1 diamond moon crescent; 2 diamond 12- point star; 1 diamond, 3 crescents; 1 do., fancy scroll; 1 do., cluster pendant; 1 do., 6 point star and collet; 2 diamond single row cres- cents; 1 do. cluster centre round pendant; 1 do. scroll circle pendant; 1 do. swallow, with ruby eyes; 1 do. 12- point star pendant and brooch com- bined, 1.5 diamond knife bar), " 9607, 90/-/-, 10332, 40/-/-, 10333 40/-/-, 11690 55/-/-, 12938 26/-/-, 13224 44/-/-, 14152 55/-/-, 15202 55/-/-, 15203 56/-/-, 15662 48/./., 15710 88/./., 15204 30/./., 15201 40/./., 16667 36/ 10/-" scratched thereon re- spectively) ; 1 diamond cluster pendant, No. E 3039, and 37/-/- on one; 1 do. in case, No. F 499, and 42/-/-; 1 do. No. F 1123, and 60/-/-; 1 do. No. F 3190, and 70/-/-.— A MAN, who gave the name of LAING MILLER, age about 45, height 5 ft. 11 in. or 6 ft., slight build, clean shaved, of good address, wearing rather long loose overcoat or rough cloth do., small black and grey check pattern. He obtained infor- mation of the absence from home of a family of position and sent a wire to a large firm of jewellers requesting that a selection of diamond jewellery be sent by post to the lady of the house on ap- proval. Subsequent telephone and telegraph messages were received at the house to the effect that a parcel would arrive by post next morning, and that the sender would call for it and convey it to the lady, who was then in London. He called next morning and the parcel was handed to him. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, City Police, Liverpool, by whom the above reward will be paid for such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. 21.— Manchester ( City).— For stealing £ 110— WILLIAM PUGH, age 55, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, turning grey, eyes blue, slouching gait. A native of Manchester. May seek employ- ment with tramway companies. A letter was received from him on 1st inst., bearing the Dublin post mark. He stated his intention of proceeding to Scotland. Warrant issued. 22.— Manchester ( City).— For embezzle- ment— SYDNEY BARKER, age 29, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, thick lips, hair and mous- tache dark, heavy eyebrows, eyes fgrey ; dress, dark suit, overcoat and hat. Absconded 29th ult. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 23.— Bourne ( County).— For embezzlement — JOHN HORNSEY, age 36, height about 5 ft. 9 in., square shoulders, complexion fair, hair and moustache light, near- sighted, wears glasses with gold rims, of good address ; dress, greenish- grey suit, white tie, cap, dark grey overcoat, brown leggings. Is fond of horse racing. Had in his possession several cheques made payable to Messrs. Shilcock and Wadsley. Absconded 10th inst. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Inform ition to Supt. Bailey, Bourne. OXFORDSHIRE. 24.— Oxford { County).— For obtaining by false pretences at Thame, 20th ult., a horse ( recovered)— JASON SCARROTT, age about 30, height 5 ft. 4 in., hair ( worn on forehead) and eyes dark ; dress, grey plaid jacket, velvet vest with blue spots, brown tweed trousers, black overcoat, " Baker, Hammersmith," on tab, plaid cap, lace boots. Travels the country collecting rags, bones, & c.; a native of Bladon, Woodstock. Is accompanied by his wife, age about 30, short, complexion dark ; dress, dark jacket and skirt; and 3 children, ages 4£, 3$ and 18 months res- pectively. May be found at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Oxford- shire, Oxford. SELKIRKSHIRE. 25.— Selkirk ( County).— For stealing, 15th inst., a bicycle ( recovered)— ARTHUR SEA- MORE, age about 27, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, slight moustache light; dress, dark tweed jacket, vest, lightish colour trousers, peak cap; or brownish colour jacket, knee breeches, yellow leather tight- fitting leggings, carried a dark overcoat with velvet collar, and an ash stick. Is a good musician and organist. A groom. Supposed a native of Burnley. He came on tramp about 3 months ago, when he obtained employment with a veter- inary surgeon. Stated that he had served an apprenticeship as a draper in London. Sup- posed previously convicted, and wanted elsewhere. Absconded 16th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Milne, County Police Office, Selkirk. STAFFORDSHIRE. 2G.— Burton- on- Trent ( County).— For housebreaking, 11th inst., and stealing a lady's gold ring, set 3 pearls and 2 turquoises; 1 lady's gold keeper ring, chased; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set 4 red stones centre and 6 pearls ; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, white dial, chased back ( much worn), " E. Fowkes, 157B Hill Road, Winshill," inside outer case— JOHN GILBERT, Office No. 2622- 02, age 22, height 5 ft. 7J in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar each side of head. A printer; native of Cheltenham. — CHARLES GILBERT, alias CHARLES AMEY and CHARLES AMOS GILBERT, Office No. 2623- 02, age 19, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, woman's head left and " C. C." and dot right forearm. A painter; native of Glasgow. — ALBERT LATHAM, Office No. 2625- 02, age 18, height 5 ft. 6| in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, anchor, 2 dots and stroke left, and bust of female right forearm, abscess scar left knee. A boot finisher ; native of Birmingham. All have been convicted of housebreaking. Information to Supt. Hicklin, Burton- on- Trent. 27. — Lichfield { County). — For uttering counterfeit coin ( 5s. pieces, dated 1890 and 1892), 13th inst.— TWO MEN, 1st, Pge 25 to ' 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, heavy moustache light; wearing old blue Melton overcoat, black hard hat. 2nd, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion, hair and slight moustache dark ; wearing black jacket, vest and bowler hat. Appearance of brothers and factory hands. Information to Supt. Barrett, Lichfield. 28.— Stoke- on- Trent ( County). — For stealing, 13th inst., a green mackintosh with velvet collar, net back, cape attached.— ELIZABETH MILLINGTON, age 21, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair ( thin) dark ibrown, fringe in front, eyes brown; dress, black skirt, blue and white stripe under skirt, red and black plaid bodice, cream colour lace tie, spring side boots, white straw sailor hat, trimmed white ribbon, wearing 3 rows pearls round neck. A native of Fenton. Warrant issued. 29— Stoke- on- Trent { County). — For stealing 22s. from his lodgings, 13th inst.— PERCY PALMER, alias COMLEY, age 21, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, slight build, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, eyes supposed grey, leans forward when walking; dress, dark plaid suit and cap, old lace boots. Sup- posed a native of Stoke- on- Trent. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gilbride, Stoke- on- Trent. 30.— Wolverhampton { Borough). — For obtaining a horse by fraud, 3rd inst.— JOHN H. RICKETTS, age about 38, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light; dress, dark blue overcoat, light check trousers. A hawker ; native of Walsall. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. SUSSEX ( East). 31.— Brighton ( Borough).— For embezzle- ment— JOSEPH PARKER, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair and moustache light, fleshy lump under one eye ; dress, brown coat, striped trousers and cap. A fruit salesman. Absconded 1st inst. Warrant issued. 32.— Brighton { Borough).— For embezzle- ment— CHARLES JENNER, age 42, height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion florid, hair and moustache ginger, eyes grey, scar left temple, back of right hand, and inside of left hand, very talkative ; dress, dark blue overcoat, grey tweed trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A journeyman butcher; native of Brighton. Absconded 10th inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1902. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 33.— P Division.— For failing to report— Licence- holder WALTER JONES, alias FREDERICK HAWKINS, Office No. 402 02, age 20, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, eyes light hazel, scar front and back of neck and 011 left eyebrow, mole left of neck, ship, star, cross, and flag back of right hand, cross flags back of left hand, " F. H." left outer arm. A seaman ; native of London. Sentenced at South London Sessions, 14th June, 1899, to 3J years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for burglary. Licenced 8th February, 1902. Z 287. He is believed to be at the present time committing larcenies and burglaries by means of back windows left open ( or unfastened), and is stated to be an expert climber. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. LANCASHIRE. 34.— Rochdale { Borough).— For obtaining a livelihood by dishonest means, under the Pre- vention of Crimes Act— JAMES HALEY, alias JOHNSON, HARRY FOSTER, & c., age 51, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, face rather bloated, hair ( bald in front) dark brown, turning grey, eyes grey, deep vertical scar left eyebrow, scar under right eye and on right eyebrow, small 6cars back of neck; wearing dark clothes, dark tie, billycock hat, heavy yellow metal watchchain, carries a heavy stick with ivory handle. A horse coper : native of Bradford. He advertised for sale two worthless horses ( 1st, a dark brown cart horse, 16 hands 2 in., age 5, black points, rather long mane and tail, white blaze about 9 in. by 2 in. down face, broken- winded ; 2nd, a dark brown cob, aged, black points, very narrow behind, peculiar hind action), warranting them sound and good workers, and stating he was giving up business. Has been convicted of larceny at Bradford and Manchester, of conspiracy at Leeds, Chester and Carlisle. He takes lodgings and stables, and attends horse fairs. Warrant issu6( l Information to Chief Constable Barry, Rochdale. DENBIGHSHIRE. M.— Llanrwst { County). — For stealing ( bailee) £ 100— JOHN HERBERT JONES, age 35, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, square shoulders, red bloated face with pimples, hair brown, moustache sandy. Addicted to drink. A solicitor. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jarvis, Llanrwst. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— SUSSEX ( East). 36.— Brighton { Borough).— For embezzle- ment— LORENZO GEORGE BELL, age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion and heavy moustache dark, long crooked nose ; dress, dark overcoat, striped trousers, black soft felt hat, wore a double gilt Albert. An insurance agent. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton. 37.— Hove { Borough).— For stealing ( bailee) £ 12 14s. 3d., 9th inst.— GEORGE HERBERT REEVES, age 19, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, sharp features, hair brown, mole on one cheek, wears glasses ; dress, dark ( tight fitting) suit, cap. A clerk or porter; supposed a native of London. Is known at Chiswick and Sydenham. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. WARWICKSHIRE. 38.— Solihull { County). — For stealing a sheep— GEORGE WOODWARD, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair turning grey, mous- tache brown, scar on bridge of nose; dress, dark cloth jacket, cord trousers, light cloth cap. Has served in the Army. Stays at common lodging houses. May be accompanied by his wife, age about 40, height about 5 ft. ; wearing a fawn colour jacket, dark sailor hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Carbis, Solihull. WESTMORLAND. 39.— Appleby { County).— For obtaining by false pretences, 4th inst., at Kirkby Stephen, a new dark grey tweed overcoat, black and white check inside, tape seams, 2 vertical side pockets, breast and ticket pockets, black bone buttons; 1 new Chesterfield mackintosh overcoat, drab colour, black and white stripe lining, usual pockets, light bone buttons — DONALD JAMES ( supposed false), age about 25, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, South country accent, of smart appearance ; dress, blue serge suit, black tie, dark cap, light lace boots. He represented that he had been sent for the clothing by a locomotive superintendent well known at Kirkby Stephen. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cheesman, Appleby. WORCES TERSHIRE. 40.— Evesham { County).— For obtaining by false pretences, 1st inst., a lady's silver watch, half- hunter, supposed No. 83457, out of repair— TI THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1902. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT fcontinued)— A MAN, who gave the name of W. H. TAYLOR, age about 48, complexion fair, hair and moustache brown ; dress, dark coat and vest, dark grey trousers, hard felt hat, carried a brown leather hand bag. He called at houses and represented that he was the brother of a jeweller in the district. Warrant issued. 41.— Evesham { County). — For stealing 15th inst., at Pershore, a lady's gold watch, keyless, Swiss make, No. 104801, open face, blue and white enamelled flowers on back of case, dent in case near face; and a long gold chain, small links, old- fashioned— WILLIAM CARTER, age 24, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion dark, hair black, clean shaved; dress, dark blue suit, long brown overcoat, hard felt hat. A native of Louth, Lines. About 4 years ago was employed as a clerk at Sleaford. Has since been employed by a theatrical company. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cope, Evesham. 42.— Worcester ( City).— For stealing £ 4, 9th October last— JOSEPH SMITH, alias JOB DOWLE, age 49, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) brown, eyes grey, dimple in chin, long cut ecar between right thumb and forefinger, mole back of neck, wart under left armpit, mole inside right upper arm, left big toe slightly deformed ; dress, dark suit and cap. A groom or stableman; native of Frome, Somersetshire. May be found with a travelling circus or at livery stables, & c. Has been convicted at Cardiff, Carmarthen, Gloucester, Swansea and Salisbury. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Byrne, City Police, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 43— Scarborough ( Borough). — For neglecting to maintain his family — JOHN WILLIAM BEEVERS, age 38, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, right ear contracted, heavy eyelids, scar left forearm and shin. A native of Scarborough. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Scar- borough. PERSONS IN_ CUSTODY. CUMBERLAND. ii.— Cockermouth ( County). — Com- mitted for trial at Carlisle Quarter Sessions for inflicting grievous bodily harm— HENRY GREEN, age 52, height 5 ft. in., hair ( bald on top) grey, moustache sandy, eyes grey, large scar inside right hand. A marine fireman; states he is a native of Cardiff. Information to Supt. Graham, Cockermouth. ESSEX. i').— Saffron Walden ( County).— Com- mitted for trial at next Chelmsford Quarter Sessions for obtaining food and money by false pretences— Expiree JOHN LEE, alias JAMES SMITH, JAMES LEE, JAMES STAFFORD, MATTHEW BAXTER and JOHN JACKSON, Office No. 1753 02, age 64, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and eyes grey, cross, pedestal, sailor, flag, " J. STAFFORD," ship, and " J. S." left; flower, female, mermaid, bird, spray, heart, " M. B.," heart and arrow right arm. Found in his possession ( supposed stolen) a good quality meerschaum pipe, bowl shape of a man's thumb, showing the nail, with amber mouth- piece, straight stem, chased silver band ; and a white neckerchief with large blue spots. ( See Cases Nos. 73 and 81, 19th inst.) Information to Supt. Daniels, Saffron Walden. NORFOLK. 46.— Pulham Market ( County).— Sen- tenced, 19th inst., to 2 months imprisonment for larceny ( lodgings)— ARTHUR JAMES WEST, age 55, looks younger, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, slight moustache light, eyes blue, mole right side of neck, scar left side of chin, and outside left knee, rather sharp nose, good teeth; dress, blue serge suit, bow tie, fawn colour mackintosh, black hard hat, lace boots. A tramping hairdresser, appears well acquainted with prison discipline. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Southgate, Pulhani Market. SHROPSHIRE. 47.— Oswestry ( County).— Sentenced, 23rd inst., to 3 months imprisonment for frequenting— JAMES SMITH, alias EDWARDS, DAVIES, REEVES, ATKINS, ANDERSON, DAVIDSON, WILLIAMS, JONES, STEPHENSON, HANSON, & c., age 64, height 5 ft. 1 in., hair ( bald on top) moustache and beard dark ( turning grey), eyes brown, stoops slightly, left collarbone enlarged, varicose veins left leg, ruptured right side. Previously convicted at London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen, Dundee, Liverpool, Sheffield, Leeds, Newcastle- on- Tyne, Egremont, Chester, Shrewsbury, and Liscard. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Lewis, Oswestry. SUSSEX ( East). 48.— Brighton ( Borough).— Committed for trial, 5th prox., for obtaining food and lodgings by fraud, between 23rd ult. and 6th inst.— GEORGE GORDON, alias GLEICERand GRAN- VILLE, age 24, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, eyes ( weak) grey, cut mark back right forearm, 2 boils right side of neck. Had in his possession a 5- chambered revolver, No. 89322, maker Smith and Wesson, Springfield, Mass., U. S. A., agents Cogswell and Harrison, Ltd., 141 New Bond Street and 226 Strand, London ; 1 life preserver ; 1 amber cigarette holder in a 15 ct. gold case. His luggage has since been found at the railway station, viz.: A large brown leather bucket shape hat box, fitted to hold 2 hats, red lining, trays lined red silk, maker A. J. White, 74 Jermyn Street, London, S W.; 1 brown leather kit bag, 2 ft. long, 1 ft, wide, ft. deep, brass fittings, red lining, labels with " Grand Hotel, De Louvre, Marseille," and " L. N. W. Railway, Euston," thereon ; 1 brown leather portmanteau, 2 ft. 9 in. long, 1 ft. 4 in. wide, 1 ft. deep, 2 iron bands bottom and sides, brass studs in lid, several foreign labels thereon, containing a cheque book on the Charing Cross Bank, 28 Bedford Street, Strand, W. C., Nos. A/ 1, 189345 to 69 inclusive ; 2 blank cheques on the London and South Western Bank, Ltd., St. John's Wood Branch, Nos. A/ A 242274 and 242275 ; 1 pawnticket, No. 320, for 2 gold Alberts, pledged with Stockwell and Miles, 34 Great Queen Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, W. C., on lst November, in name of George Grant, 21 Gower Street; 1 do., No. 273, for a gold Albert, pledged with Joseph Raper, 32 Great Queen Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, 23rd September, in name of George Grove, 20 Gower Street; 1 do., No. 159, for a hand camera, pledged with L. J. Needes, 14 Chapel Street, Edgware Road, on 19th July, in name of George Jarvis, 21 Brixton Road, S. W.; a number of envelopes, addressed " G. Granville, 41 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London, W. C." ; 1 black serge evening dress suit; 1 black serge double- breasted overcoat, velvet collar, silk lining; 1 pair white duck trousers; 1 pair shepherd's plaid trousers, " E. Barnes, Bourne- mouth," on buttons ; 1 grey worsted suit; 1 green shade fancy vest, double- breasted, brass buttons; 1 black serge frock coat, silkette lining ; 1 light tweed jacket and vest ( jacket half lined); 1 green shade Norfolk suit, box- cloth continuations; 1 dark tweed striped suit; 1 dark grey flannel jacket, " Hyan & Co., Ltd., 134 to 140 Oxford Street," on tab ; 1 pair striped worsted trousers ; 1 fancy drab colour vest; 1 fancy cashmere do., cat's eye buttons ; 1 tweed cap ; 2 pairs black kid button boots, fitted with patent boot stretchers; 1 pair patent leather dancing shoes, " Mansfield & Sons" stamped inside; 1 pair black kid boots with white tops, marked " Mansfield & Sons " ; 1 pair brown boots with white tops, marked " Mansfield & Sons " ; 14 white shirts, marks cut out; 2 do., marked " Hyan & Co., Ltd., 134 to 140 Oxford Street" ; 4 striped flannel shirts: 4 striped shirts ; 2 pairs silk pants ; 7 vests ; 3 pairs striped pants, vests to match; 3 silk sleeping suits; 1 striped do.; 2 towels ; 1 theatrical gown, figured ; 1 pair boot trees ; 1 white wrap ; 5 white handkerchiefs, with red mark on each ; 3 figured silk do.: 18 collars, various ; 27 ties, various ; 25 pairs socks ( 13 pairs new, figured silk); 1 silver chaBed cigarette case; 1 dark leather cigar case, silver or plated mounts; 1 small silver knife, with pearl handle. Information to Chief Constable Gentle, Brighton. PR0PERTYST0LEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 49 — O Division— A green leather jewel case about 9 in. by 6 in. monogram " A. C." under Earl's coronet thereon, containing 12 ladies' gold rings ( 1 crossover pattern, set large single white pearl, weight 40 grains, and a large single diamond, weight 3J carats; 1 large single stone, weight about 8 carats ; 1 fine oval cut Golconda diamond, single stone, weight 5 carats; 1 oval yellow' diamond, weight about 2 carats, surrounded by small diamonds ; 1 half hoop, set 3 diamonds; 1 single stone diamond, diamond shape; 1 set large single sapphire; 1 set single white pearl; 1 long emerald in centre diamond each side ; 1 single emerald cabochon ; 1 cluster, set small rubies and diamands in circle ; 1 tie do., set dia- mond in centre); 8 gold bangles ( 1 chain with gold heart engraved " X" and a coronet with photograph of a gentleman inside; 1 small chain with small diamond heart " A. C." in diamonds thereon ; 1 chain with diamond hook and eye ; 1 do., set rubies and diamonds; 1 do., set white pearls and diamonds ; 1 do., set pink pearls and diamonds; 1 do., set emeralds and diamonds; 1 do., set sapphires and diamonds); 10 brooches ( 1 diamond and ruby peacock pattern; 1 diamond shell, pink pearl in centre; 1 round Bet diamonds, large white pearl in centre with gold chain attached to wear as bangle; 1 slanting, sapphires one side, dia- monds the other ; 1 diamond and sapphires with sapphire cabochon pendant; 1 small bow set ruby and diamond; 1 diamond, daisy pattern, with diamond pendant; 1 diamond, shape of a pig ; 1 diamond, shape of duck; 1 set diamonds, emeralds and rubies, shape of a motor car); 1 pair of earrings, set single white pearl ; 2 watches ( 1 set turquoise, with diamonds round back, face surrounded with diamonds with brooch attached, set 3 turquoise diamonds round each ; 1 hear - shape, blue enamelled, attached to a dark blni enamelled bow brooch, set with a few small dia- monds) ; 1 diamond pig charm ; 1 very small gold chain, set with a few small white pearls. 50.— P Division.— 11th inst., by housebreak- ing, 3 gold Norwegian coins; 1 old- fashioned inkstand, rests on 4 feet ; 2 candlesticks, pyramid bases, fluted columns, 15 in. high ; 4 flower tubes; 1 rose bowl; 2 teapots ; 2 sugar basins ; 2 cream jugs ; 2 sugar tongs ; 1 coffee pot, chased ; 3 oval salt cellars; 2 round do., blue glass centre; 1 mustard pot, minus glass centre ; 3 pepper boxes, monogram " G. D. P." on one ; 3 christening mugs ( 1 " Conrad Ossian Pearce from Auntie Ma" ; 1 " Dudley George Pearce from Leslie & Ada" ; 1 " S. G." engraved thereon); 24 teaspoons, some marked " G. S. P.," some " A. M.," some " A. L."; 2 gravy spoons ; 4 table do.; 12 dessert do.; 1 soup ladle ; 12 large forks ; 12 small do. ; 4 salt spoons, " D. G. P." thereon, all silver; 2 paper knife handles, silver chased ; 2 electro- plated entree dishes ; 1 do. pint teapot, square, white bone knob on lid; 5 pencils, stone at ends; 6 yellow and blue dusters ; 5s. worth penny and halfpenny postage stamps; and several old silver and bronze Norwegian and French coins. 51.— Y Division.— 7th inst., a gilt carriage clock, about 6 in. high, in red leather case ; 4 gold brooches ( 1 square pattern, set 2 diamonds, sap- phire in centre; 1 red coral, gold back ; 1 bar, curb pattern; 1 bowl shape, cut from nugget, pick and shovel joined across); 1 brooch, set 2 pearls, large carbuncle in centre ; 1 set 3 turquoise, diamond in centre ; 1 pair gold links. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 52.— Reading ( Borough). — 16th inst., a " Royal Enfield " model bicycle, 24 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, " 38625 " stamped on head, Dunlop tyres, front plunger brake and back brake, straight handle bars, free wheel, no gear case, tool bag and small chain brush attached. 53.— Reading ( Borough).— 6th inst., a " New Rapid" bicycle, 24 in. frame, flat handle bars, 28 in. wheels, tangent spokes, Clincher tyres, rat- trap pedals, front plunger brake, fitted with bell, plate on front of machine, " New Rapid " thereon, Rapid fittings throughout, black enamel frame, no mudguards or lamp— by A MAN, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, thin red face, large curl on forehead, and slight moustache dark; wearing dark green overcoat, blue socks, light check cap, shoes. 15th inst., a " Rudge- Whitworth " bicycle, 28 in. wheels, 23 in. frame, No. 141787, Reflex Clipper tyres, Bowden brake, front wheel rim brake, Christy saddle, tool bag and 20th Century lamp attached. Information to Capt. Henderson, Chief Con- stable, Reading. DEVONSHIRE. 54.— Torquay ( County).— Brooch, Case No. 57, 19th inst. Information cancelled. ESSEX. 55. — Colchester ( County).— 22nd ult., in transit, supposed between Marks Tey and Kem- sip, near Seven Oaks, a jewel box 3 by 6 in., plain dark green morocco leather, containing 1 amethyst pendant, oval, set large pearls and a band of same set across stone, gold locket with 2 girls playing guitars, behind stone ; 1 plain gold curb bracelet, no fastenings; 1 plain gold locket, initials in black enamel, cross of pinky yellowish topaz ( 1 stone missing); 1 string of antique amber beads, graduated from centre, threaded on a piece of fancy ribbon, shaded yellow and red ; 1 gold top of a scent bottle, turquoise at top ; 2 small silver fruit knives, mother- o'- pearl cases; 1 plain fine goldchain ; several small trinkets ; 2 gold rings U set diamond, other stone missing). Information to Supt. Ackers, Colchester. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1902. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued)— HAMPSHIRE. 56. — Alder shot { County). — Between February and 12th November last, at Rotherwick, & Louis XVI. dress buckle, green enamel ground, set paste, forming floral design, value £ 80; also a small crown- shaped ornament, set brilliants, attached to a tortoise- shell comb for wearing in hair. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. BRPT! • Kgg BT^^ aJfcKKM H^ K^ RfB lllpK will BR^ ilP ; filg ISK19IHflHGKS9l HAMPSHIRE. 57.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— 12th inst., a lady's gold keyless watch, No. 51001; 1 fine gold chain necklet, with spray of pearls set in gold in centre; 1 gold pendant, star shape, set pearls in shape of shamrock between points, row of pearls inside with large diamond in centre ; 1 lady's gold ring, set 3 opals and 4 small diamonds ( 1 opal missing) ; 1 gold brooch, diamond in centre, fancy gold knobs round edge ; 1 gold bangle, heart set 5 pearls in centre ; - i gold fancy bar bracelet, twisted edges, set small knobs, clasp fastening; 1 gold pin, shape of star and crescent, set in pearls ; 1 lady's fine gold neck chain; 1 do. gold watch chain, imitation small beads, gold locket attached, old- fashioned, containing photograph of gentleman ; .1 lady's i gold double watch chain, fancy pattern, tassel at end; 1 gold double horseshoe brooch, with " We j two made a covenant together " engraved inside ; j 1 gold bar brooch, 2 crescents in centre, small knobs round edge ; 3 silver bangles ( 1 plain, 1 • with bird, 1 chain) ; 1 silver heart- shape photo- graph frame; 1 silver button hook ; 1 do. shoe- horn ; 1 bee clock in green leather case, with handle. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. KENT. 58.— Chatham ( County).— 10th inst.. at Northfleet, a card braid box, containing 6 silver knives, silver handles, witn initials " A. G. L." on ends ; 1 morocco leather case, containing 6 silver spoons ( table, dessert and tea), 3 with initials •" A. D." and a coronet on handle— Suspicion is . attached to A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes dark ; 1 dress, black jacket, fawn coloured trousers, bright red tie, cap, lace boots. Information to Supt. Sargent, Chatham. LANCASHIRE. 59.— Bury ( County).— 17th inst, a pair black serge trousers; 1 vest to match; 1 blue striped soft fronted shirt; 1 silver match box, initials " C. E." thereon, chased round initials and back; 1 white silk tie; 6 new white handkerchiefs; 1 pair red and brown woollen socks— by A MAN, age about 26, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion pale, hair brown, • clean shaved, long chin, front teeth prominent and decayed; dress, dark brown jacket, ribbed velvet vest, light coloured cap; may be wearing some of the stolen property. He took lodgings stating he had obtained a situation as shopman at Lipton's, Ltd., asked permission to go upstairs to change, and left shortly afterward, stating he was going to work. A parcel containing paper and a pair navy blue socks was left behind. Supposed wanted elsewhere. 60 . — Bury ( County). — Between 17th and 19th inst., a gold pin, leaf pattern, set coral stone, 2 rings round head; 1 pair dark blue striped trousers, § lined— by A MAN, age 40 to 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey, bald on top) and moustache brown, prominent cheek bones; dress, black overcoat, velvet collar, black jacket, brown plaid trousers, brown or grey cap, white tie, lace boots. He took lodgings, and stated that he was an agent for an insurance company, also that he was a painter and grainer. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Noblett, County Police • Office, Bury. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 61.— Newport ( Borough).— 9th inst., a silver English lever watch, No. 79286 ; 1 silver Geneva do., No. 216 ; 1 long silver guard, secret link ; 1 . double silver curb Albert ( all second- hand) ; 1 heavy silver capped Geneva lever watch, No. 482327; 1 silver Albert, long and short links ; 2 silver curb Alberts; 1 silver Albert and charms ; 1 9 ct. gold Albert, seal and keys attached ; 1 rolled gold Albert, curb pattern ; 2 9 ct. gold Alberts, curb pattern, about 1 oz. each ; 2 ladies' do. with tassels ; 1 do. with seal, two initials engraved thereon ; 1 9 ct. gold signet ring, initials" N. L." engraved thereon ; 1 do., set blood- stone ; 2 ladies' 18 ct. gold oval keepers, engraved ; 7 22 ct. gold wedding rings, weight 3 dwts.; 2 do., 3 dwts. 10 grns. ; 2 do., 3 dwts. 5 grns.; 1 do., 5 dwts.; 3 9 ct. do.; 1 9 ct. keeper, engraved ; 1 18 ct. gold fancy ring, set small diamonds ; 1 9 ct. gem ring; 1 lady's 18 ct. twist ring ; 1 do. 9 ct. paste ring ; 2 9 ct. keepers, engraved ; 1 lady's 9 ct. Mizpah ring ; 1 9 ct. buckle ring ; 1 18 ct. signet ring; 2 18 ct. twist rings ( all the rings are second- hand). Information to Head Constable Sinclair, New- port. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 62.— Nottingham ( County). — 10th inst., by housebreaking at West Bridgford, a lady's gold Geneva watch, chased back, gold dial and numerals, steel hands, flowers in centre ; 1 silver do., No. 40768, chased back, white dial, black figures, " H. S." scratched inside; 1 do. gold Albert, double chain, 3 or 4 slides, tassel one end ; 2 do. old- fashioned gold dress rings, 1 large, 1 small, glass on top surrounded with pearls, hair under ; 1 do. brooch, amethyst in centre, 4 bine stones round, chased ; 1 gold brooch, plain back, opens in front, glass on top, containing brown and grey hair. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Harrop, Nottingham. SUSSEX ( East). 63.— Hastings ( Borough).— 14th inst., a gold English lever watch, plain back, chased edge, gold open face, black hands and figures, tip of one hand broken, maker, " Marshall, Edinburgh," stamped on works, No. 1547; 1 gold double watch chain, large and small links alternately, two hooks attached ; 1 lady' s small silver Geneva watch, keyless, plain back, open face, black hands and figures; 1 dark brown leather purse, knob fastening, two compartments containing £ 2 ; about 3s. worth of penny postage stamps; a small table knife, " Henry Wigfull, Sheffield," stamped on blade, was left behind. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WARWICKSHIRE. 64. Leamington ( Borough).— 11 inst., by burglary, 12 silver apostle tea spoons ; 1 pair fish carvers, pearl handles; 1 crocodile skin pocket book, silver mounted; 1 small diary in Russia leather case; 2 gold collar clips, set turquoise ; 1 gold pencil; 1 silver cigarette case, holds 6 cigarettes, monogram " A. J. P." thereon ; 1 blue serge suit ( jacket double- breasted) " Scruton & Sons, Birmingham " on tab ; 1 fine cloth jacket, roll collar, " Walters, Birmingham " on tab ; 1 pair do. trousers ; a lst class railway pass L. & N. W. Railway, Birmingham ( New Street) to Milverton in favour of A. G. Priestly, and £ 1 5s. Information to the Chief Constable, Leamington PROPERTY FOUND. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 65.— Cardiff ( Borouqh). — Pledged by A MAN, in custody for larceny, a large 18 ct. heavy gold belcher ring. Supposed stolen. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. WA R WICKS HIRE. 66. — Birmingham ( City). — Supposed stolen, a pair opera glasses, blue enamelled in a brown plush case; 1 lady's brown leather case con- taining scissors, button hook, and stiletto; black silk guard, with engraved gold bars, chased gold split ring, 2 gold seals attached, set red stones,' 1 with coats of arms, viz.: rampant lion, 3 running hares, antelope's head, sun and stars; 1 purse, crocodile skin, silver mounts; 1 silver armlet, shape of snake, ruby eyes, oriental manufacture; 1 silver Albert, fancy and fetter links alternately; 1 silver match box, medal and locket attached; 1 silver bon- bon dish, open work; 1 silver bracelet, \ in. wide; 1 plain silver bangle with fancy ends; 1 gold pin, set 4 rubies 5 diamonds; 1 pin, set large oval carbuncle, small topaz in centre; 4 table knives, ivory handles, " Elkington " on blade; 10 plated teaspoons, marked " E. and Coy."; silver butter rings; 1 plated jam spoon, bowl- shape vine leaf; 1 egg- spoon, plated, old fashioned; 1 pocket knife; nail file; button hook; cork screw, stiletto, carved pearl handles; 1 razor, black handle, " Warranted" thereon; 1 do. ivory handle, " Mappin, Sheffield" thereon; 1 cigar holder, amber, gold mount, in case; bracelet, polished Scotch pebbles, set in silver; 1 silver- cased pedometer; silver bracelet, one side engraved; 1 gilt curb- pattern brooch ; 1 gold brooch, shape two hearts, bamboo pattern; 1 razor, horn handle, " John C. Cockhill, Sheffield," thereon; 1 long gilt neck chain, round gold locket attached; 1 gold locket, oval, containing hair; 1 cigarette holder, meerschaum and amber, silver- mounted, in case; 1 electro- plated fish- fork, fancy plated handle; 1 French two franc piece, date 1898; 2 do. 50 centime pieces, dated 1898 and 1900; 1 Indian half rupee. Information to Chief Constable Rafter, Birm- ingham. PROPERTY RECOVERED. FORFARSHIRE. 67.— Montrose ( Burgh).— Watch, & c., Case No. 43, 12th inst., and thieves arrested. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. BERKSHIRE. OS.— Reading ( Borough).)— 16th inst., 9 young polecat ferrets ( 8 dark, 1 white). Information to Capt. Henderson, Chief Con- stable, Reading. APPREHENSIONS. 69 — Metropolitan Police District, F Division. — FREDERICK STALLARD, alias CROCKERY, Case No. 3, 6th June, 1902. 70 — Metropolitan Police District, X Division.— FRANK SMITH. Case No. 6, 21st ult. 71— Durham, Sunderland ( Borough) — Licence holder GEORGE HENRY RICHARD- SON, office No. 301- 302, Case No. 29, 21st nit. 72. — Essex, Saffron Walden ( County).— GEOuGE SHEPHERD, Case No. 14, 9th May last. 73.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— CHARLES PARRY, Case No. 12,12th inst, LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 74.— C Division.— For conspiracy and re- ceiving railway tickets stolen from the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway Coy.— HARRY WILSON, alias GEORGE J. WILSON, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, moustache light, curled at ends, eyes grey. Speaks quickly. May be found in the West of England. A bookmaker, frequents race meetings. Warrant issued. 75.— C Division.-— For embezzling £ 5 S « . 6d.— HAROLD E. CLENCH, age 28, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., thick set, complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes grey, wears pince- nez, clean shaven, of smart appearance ; dress, dark grey overcoat, dark suit, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitin Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1802. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued J- BRECONSHIRE. 76.- Crickhowell { County).— CHARLES EDWARD SHAND, Case No. 9, 19th inst., not now wanted. HAMPSHIRE. 77.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For stealing £ 16,13thinst.— FRANKTHOMAS KITCHENER, age 32, height 5 ft. 10 in., well built, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, Royal arms tattooed on chest, bird, Burmah and flower right arm, flower, serpent, & c., left arm ; dress, grey raglan overcoat, black morning coat and vest, dark trousers, black tie, black bowler hat. A pay- sergeant of the Royal Garrison Artillery. Accom- panied by his wife, age 28, height 5 ft. 4 in., is slight built, dressed in black, and two boys, aged 6 and 4 respectively. Had with them 1 tin trunk, 1 canvas portmanteau, and 5 deal boxes. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Prickett, Ports- j mouth. STAFFORDSHIRE. 78.— Burslem ( County). — For stealing ( Bailee) £ 1 7s. 10d., at Porthill, 20th inst.— ISRAEL HIBBERT, age 19, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in. complexion pale, hair light; dress, black coat and vest, striped trousers, dark muffler, light cap, lace boots. A miner ; native of Hanley. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. PERSON IN CUSTODY. HERTFORDSHIRE. 79.— Hertford ( County).— Remanded on bail till lst prox. for obtaining 4 children's frocks by false pretences, 13th inst.— BARBARA FULLER, alias DAISEY LACEY, age 21, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel; dress, dark grey, ^- length jacket and costume to match. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Shore, Hertford. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 80.— T Division*— Two square red velvet trayB, white centres, containing 50 lady's gold rings ( some half- hooped diamond; diamond and opal; diamond and sapphire ; single stone diamond and single sapphire and small diamond marquise) 50 lady's fancy gem rings, some set rubies, all marked with one or more of the following letters: " I must worke." Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND, BRECKONSHIRE. 81— Crickhowell ( County).— 19th inst., in the River Usk, the body of A MAN, much de » - composed, age about 35, length about 5 ft. 8 in., wearing blue serge trousers, white undershirt, wristband only of other shirt which is believed to have been military, high- lace boots ( nearly new), found in pockets a cheap pendant with miniatur ® portrait of the King and Queen on one side, the Prince and Princess of Wales on other, 0 pawn- tickets dating from 20tb to 30th September, 1902, in names of William Powell, Orchard Street and High Street, pledged with Hyman, Freedman & Son, Swansea, ( one relates to a silver lever watch, No. 020G34). Body supposed in water between 1 j and 3 months. ' Information Supt. Winterson, Crickhowell. List of Lloenoe Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been ro- apprehended, for the week ending December 20th, 1902, with the results, etc. Office No. NAME. Fresh Offence 1 with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Result. Date and Place. Name and Division of Officer. 365— 98 ALDR1DGE, WILLIAM Larceny GEORGE EDWARDS Bound over 18th Dec., N. L. Sess. 2581— 02 ARMSTRONG, HY. Stealing horse, van, kc. Forging k uttg. cheques Larceny ( shop) Same Name 6 months h. l. 16th Dec., N. L. Sess. 311— 02 345— 01 BEVAN, WILLIAM BLAKE, WILLIAM Same Name GEORGE BLAKE 5 years p. s. 9 months h. l. 15th Dec., C. C. Ct. 16th Dec., N. L. Sess. 2898— 02 BULFF, CHARLES False pretences ANTON FLEMISH 18 months h. l. 16th Dec., N. L. Sess. 699— 02 CASSIN", JAMES Attd. lar. ( per.) Same Name 3 months h. l. 11th Dec., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 27th Nov., Liverpool Asszs. 17th Dec., N. L. Sess. 18th Deo., C. C. Ct. 1767— 98 1082- 02 3202— 96 CLIFFORD, HENRY COOK, CHARLES COOMBE, WILLIAM Larceny ( till) Larceny Att. murder HARRY ROMAINE Same Name Same Name 5 years p. s. 3} yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 15 years p. s. 3023— 02 DAVIS, JOHN Sus. person CHARLES JOLES 3 months h. l. 18th Dec.. Maryiebone P. Ct. 18th Dec., N. L. Sess. 2566— 02 DULLAGE, WILLIAM Larceny Same Name 21 months h. l. 2847— 02 FINCH, JOHN Larceny ( per.) Same Name 3 years p. s. 16th Dec., C. C. Ct. 638— 01 2553— 02 1122— 02 FRITH, JAMES HENDERSON, WM. K. HERRISON, WM. Larceny ( office) Larcenv P. of C. Act Same Name Same Name WILLIAM ELLIOTT 6 months h. l. Bound over 12 months h. l. 16th Dec., Guildhall P. Ct. 17th Dec., N. L. Sess. 19th Dec., Lambeth P. Ct. 2969— 01 HUDSON, COLIN Lar. ( visitor) CHARLES HUDSON 3 years p. s. 17th Dec., N. L. Sess. 2396- 00 JONES, EMMA Larceny Same Name Bound over 17th Dec., N. L. Sess. 1990— 02 34513 2371— 02 JONES, HENRY KNEE, GEORGE LEE, GEORGE Larceny Attd. wife murdr P. of C. Act HENRY DESMOND Same Name GEORGE FRATER 6 months h i. 15 years p. s. 12 months h. l. 16th Dec., Guildhall P. Ct. 16th Dee., C. C. Ct. 12th Dec., Highgate P. Sess. 1253— 02 MAHONEY, JOHN Attd. to shoot GEORGE SMITH 9 months h. l. 17th Dec., C. C. Ct. 2146- 02 MAISON, ALBERT V. Unlawful poss. JOSEPH OSTERERO 2 months h. l. 19th Dec., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 16th Dec.. C. C. Ct. 15th Dcc., C. C. Ct. 16th Dec., N. L. Sess. 1894— 02 3185— 01 2208— 99 MARKS. JAMES MARTIN. CHARLES MITCHELL, JOHN Bobbery with violence and assault on pol. Breakg & entrng Larceny ( per.') Same Name JOHN DAYIS Same Name 7 yrs. p. s. and 25 lashes 6 years p. s. 21 months h. l. 1731— 99 2211— 02 NEAL, WILLIAM O'BRIEN, PATRICK Larceny Shopbreaking WILLIAM O'NEIL Same Name 6 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 16th Dec., N. L. Sess. 16th Dec,, N. L. Sess. 2681— 99 2825— 96 2322— 98 3350— 98 2966— 01 1215— 99 1954— 97 O'MALLEY, KATHLEEN O'SHEA, JEREMIAH PEGG, JOHN PENFOLD, WALTER PEltRY, GEORGE PRICE. FREDERICK REDHl'RST, JOHN Stealing jewel- lery, kc. Larceny Attd. shopbrkng & poss. housebkp implmts Larceny Housebreaking Burglary Sus. person TERESA O'MALLEY Same Name JOHN STEWART Same Name Same Name PHILIP J. PRICE THOMAS KNIGHT 20 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 4 years p. s. 3 months h. l. 3} yrs p. s and 2 yrs supu. 9 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 10th D. c., S; L. Sess. 11th De •., S. L Sess 17th Dec., N. L. Sess. If. tta Dec., Greenwich P. Ct. 18th Dec., N. L. Sess. 16th Dec., N. L. Sess. 17th Dec., W. Ham P. Ct. 2533— 97 ROWLEY, ROBERT Horsestealing Sarpe Name 9 months h. l. 16th Dec., N. L. Sess. 3052— 98 SILBY, WILLIAM P. of C. Act JOHN WILLIAMS 12 mouths h. l. 19th Dec., Guildhall P. Ct. 2149— 02 1623— 98 770— 99 SLATER. ROBERT SMITH, ALFRED SMITH, CHAS. R. Larceny Larceny False pretences ROBERT SMITH GEORGE COOK CHAS. MAJOR SMITH 4 months h. l. 3 yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 5 years p. s 16th Dec., N. L. Sess. 17th Dec., N. L. Sess. 20th Dec., C. C. Ct. 3569— 98 SMITH, THOMAS Larceny ( shop) MAT FENTON 23 months h. l. 16th Dec., N. L. Sess. 832— 00 2497- 01 SULLIVAN, HENRY TONE, FRANCIS Drunk, &:. Burglary, kc. Same Name Same Name 1 month h. l. 9 months h. l. 16th Dec., Greenwich P. Ct. 16th Dec., N. L. Bess. 484— 97 TUCKER, GEORGE Larceny GEORGE LAWRENCE 3 months h. l. 19th Dec., S. W. P. Ct. 2210— 02 WALKER, GEORCJE P. of C. Act Same Name 12 months h. l. 15th Dec., Lambeth P. Ct. 1209— 01 1338— 99 1813— 00 WARWICK, GEORGE WILLIAMS, FREDK. WILLIAMS, MARY ANN Larceny Larceny Larceny GEORGE LOCK WILLIAM WEST MARY ANN RYAN 12 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 17th Dec., C. C. Ct. 15th Sept., Worship St. P. Ct. 17th Dec., N. L. Sess. Known to P. S. Stacey, C. I. D., Y. Known to P. S. Baxter, C. I. D., E ; also to P. S. Pedder, C. I. D., E. Known to Warder Knipe, H M. Prison, PentonviBe; also to P. C. Bowden, C. I. D., C. Known to P. C. Jefferies, 738V ; also to P. C. Ainsworth, 324B. Known to P. C. Goatcher, 742 K; also to P. S. Burton, C. I. D., K. Known to P. C. Carniody, 153C ; also to P. C. Smith, 157C. Known on L k Y. Known to P. C. Gunter, 273D ; also to P. C. Pullen, 275D. Known to P. C. Moore, 302M ; also to P. S. Chandler and P. C. Pittaway, C. I. l)., X. Known to P. C. Kensett, 142F ; also to P. C. Hohnan, 193D. Known to Warder Knipe, H. M. Prison, Pentonville; also- to P. S. Hodson. C. I D., G. Known to P. S. Handley. C. I. D., J; also to P. S. Darnell. 2 Hit. Known to P. C. Thomas, 451 City. Known to P. C. Waghom, : 1- » 0T also to P. C. Cull, 400X. Known to P. S. Cough, C. I. D., V; also to P. C. Everett. 514 W. Known to WarJer Chesterton, H. M. Prison, Wormwood Scrubs ; also to P. C. Bealey, 369F. Known to Miss Steet, H. M. Prison, Hjlloway : also to P. C. Adsley, 52G. Known to P. C. Thomas, 451 City Known to P. S. Keen, 1TII ; also to P. C. Llewellyn, 494T. Known to Insp. Haiz; lden, Y ; also to P. C. Butters C I D, Y. Known to P. S. Fitzgerald, C. I. D., B; also to P. C. Evans, 27SL. Known to P. S. Seymour, C. I. D , S : also to P. S. McPhersonr C. I. D., C. Known to Warder Cook, H. M. Prison, Brixton ; also to P. C. Dennett, 287G. and P. C. Helson. M. Known to P. C. Green, 281H and P. C. Cooney, 66H. Known to P. S. McKenna, C. I. D., G ; also to PS. Smithr C. I. D., N. Known to P. C, Gowittg, 213E : aho to P. C. Burton, 308E. Known to Warder Knipe, H. M. Prison, Pentonville; also- to P. S. West, C. I. D., C. Known to P. C. Collins, C. I. D., V; also to P. S. Beavisr C. I. D., R. arrd Burnley Police. Known to P. S. Holford, C. I. D . R : also to P. C. Kean, 430R. Known to P. C. Gristock, 381D; also to P. S. Grey, C. I. D. r D, and on C. Known to P. S. Lee. C. I. D., P ; al<^ to P. O. Mallett, 355P. Known to P. C. Hunt, 107D ; al - P. S. l'omblin, C. I. D., C. Known to P C. Whee'er, 2I9D ; also to P. C.' Seward, 52D. Known to P. C. Manning, 411K ; also to P. S. South, 2A, and: on J. Known lo Sergt. Houghton, .. eeds City Police; also to P. S Norris, C. I. D., K. Known to Warder Cook, H. M. Prison, Brixton ; also to- P. S. Taylor, C. I. D., T. Known to P. C. Fraser, 343G ; also to P. C. Bennett, 218L. Known to P. S. Burrell, C. I. D., X; also to P. C. Goddard,. 263 D. Known to Insp. Turrell, C. I. D., C. O.: also tj P. S. Hawkins, C. I. D.. E. Known to P. S. Watts, C. I. D., A; also to P. C. Smith, C. I. D., A. Known to P. C. Yorke, 642R. Known to P. S. Bissill, C. I. D., E : also to P. C. Cameron, 298E. Known to P. S. Hancox, C. I. D., E. ; also to P. C. Smith, 8VR. Known to P. S. Milton, C. I. D., L.: also to P. S. Beard,. C. I. D.. L. Known to P. C. Stevens, C. I. D., H. Known to P. C. Tyson, C. I. D., II. Known to P. C. Stapley, 233X ; also to P. C. Kirk, 470X. LONDON ! PRINTED TOR HIS MAJESTT'B STATIONERY OFFICE DV J. JJ. KEUHER & Co., LIMITED, 9?, VICTORIA STREKT, S. W.; 33, KING WILLIAM STBEET, E. C.; AND MARSHALS KA WORKS, S. E. 45141