I POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1903. VOL. XX., No. 2000. 2. BGrUL All communications tor insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. Particulars concerning persons whose 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. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be inserted at a cost of 7s. per portrait, and of 5s. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, unless the article is large or unusually intricate, when the engravers' charge will range from 5s. to 10s. A remittance of os. should be made in tlie first instance for cost of en- graving sketches. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person{ must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 3LTIONS. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and as far as practicable they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cas i the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be reccivednot later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, cither at the officc, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street 1' ost Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accerted on payment; and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. NOTICE. /•— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as fol- lows s— (*) Regulations at to ft of first page, f b) Angtrehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged, as far as practicable, in alphabetical order. fo) Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. ( dj 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. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. 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 boon 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. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— B Division.— For stealing about £ 400 — WILLY STEINECKE, age 28, height 6 ft., complexion fair, hair, beard ( short and pointed) and moustache ( turned up at ends) light, eyes blue, speaks English fluently, of smart appear- ance ; dress, black frock coat and vest, dark tweed trousers, high hat. A native of Cassel, Germany. Absconded 21st inst. Was accom- panied by his wife, age 22, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion pale, hair ( worn over forehead) black ; dress, blue skirt, scalloped edges, brown felt hat; and a child, age 12 months. May endeavour to leave the country. 2.— E Division.— For embezzlement and falsification of accounts— CHARLES HENRY SIMS, age 26, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache light, eyes grey, of smart appearance ; dress, blue serge jacket suit, dark grey Raglan overcoat, black hard felt hat. May seek employment as a clerk. Warrant issued. 3.— E Division.— For obtaining goods by false pretences— ROBERT REDMAN, age 22, height 5 ft. in , complexion fresh, hair, slight moustache, and eyes biown. of smart appearance ; dress, dark suit, hard felt hat. Supposed a native of Sunderland. May seek employment as a cook or kitchen porter. Warrant issued. 4.— T Division.— For attempted rape, 8th inst.— JOE WALTERS, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 9 in., broad shoulders, complexion dark, hair and moustache dark brown, carries his head forward, slightly knock- kneed ; dress, grey plaid jacket, double- breasted vest, moleskin trousers ( tight- fitting), black silk neckerchief, dark cap or black hard felt hat, lace boots.— ARTHUR FIELD, age 24, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, full round face, hair and slight moustache light, small lump under one ear; dress, blue or black jacket, light cord trousers and vest, print neckerchief, dark cap, lace boots. Both are navvies, and may be found on public works. Warrant issued. Information to the Metropolitan Police Officc, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. £ 250 REWARD. 6.— For larceny and forgery— ANTHONY STANLEY ROWE ( see Case No. Ii2,16th nit.), age 37, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, com- plexion fair, hair and moustache light; talks quickly, with high pitched voice; speaks Spanish fluently ; usually wears a silk hat. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Great Fingall Consolidated, Limited, 20 Copthall Avenue, E. C., to any person giving such infor- mation as will lead to t he arrest of Rnwe. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 7— Wokingham [ County).— For house- breaking at Warfield, and stealing a pocket- book with metal edges and clasp; 1 lady's short silver watch chain with tassel; 1 do. lone imitation gold neck chain; 1 white metal Albert chain, and 6s. 6d. — A MAN, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., com- plexion and hair dark, side whiskers and mous- tache, right forefinger missing; dress, long dark overcoat, dark cord trousers, dark cap with shiny peak. A tramping labourer. Information to Inspector Goddard, Wokingbara BRECBNSHIRE. 8.— Brecon ( County).— For obtaining foe d and lodging by false pretences— DAVID EVANS, age 27 or 28, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion, hair, and eyes dark, one leg crippled, heel of one boot about 3 in., lost upper front teeth; dre? B, dark suit, light blue striped tie, hard hat, wearing a signet ring with blue stone. Supposed a native of Aberdare. He represented himself as an engineer. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Conshib'e Jos pli, Brecon. CITY OF LONDON. 5. — For forgery and uttering 2 bills of exchange for large amountB — MAURIC K DP] BOSDARI, alias COUNT BOSDARI, an Italian, age 45, height about 5 ft. 6 iD., slight build, complexion fair, bair and moustache light. A dealer in curios. Supposed well kr. cwn in the West End of London. Warrant issued. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 9 — Cambridge ( B01 ough).— Yor stealing, 14 th inst., a pneumatic bicycle, 26 in. frame, black enamelled, usual parts plated, upturned handlebar*, rather wide, white handles with black tips, rat- trap pedals, mudguards, headlock nut missing - A MAN, who gave the name of — WATIvINSON, age alout 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., full face, hair brown, moustache ginger; dress, blue jacket suit, blue tie with white spots, drab colour soft felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Cambridge. 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1903. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continuedJ— CA ROIGA N SHIRE. 10.— Aberystwyth ( County).— For obtain- ing food, lodging and 5s. 01. by false pretences— — HARRIES ( supposed false), age abont 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair brown ; dress, black j icket and trousers, fancy vest, brown cap with large peak, black nap over- coat with velvet collar, brown leather leggings with buttons, kid button boots with patent leather toecaps. He represented himself as an electrician and civil engineer, and stated that he had been sent to purchase electric light or gas works, and that his employer was coming from Liverpool. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phillips, Aberystwyth. OA RNA R VON SHIRE. 11.— Bangor ( County). — For obtaining money by false pretences— LLOYD JAMES, alias CHARLES GRIFFITHS, age 45, height 5 ft. 10 in., very stout, complexion dark, hair, whiskers and moustache black; wearing dark clothes and an Inverness cape. He advertised ferrets for sale in the Exchange and Mart, 21st November last, re- ceived postal orders in payment, but failed to forward the ferrets. Until the beginning of De- cember last he had letters addressed to 28, Car burton Street, London, \ V. Supposed identical with Charles Griffiths, Office No. 3275. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Harris, Bangor. CHESHIRE. 12.— Crewe ( County). — For obtaining by false pretences, 10th inst., a safety bicycle, black enamelled, 25 in. frame, flat handle bars, front tyre brake, 28 in. wheels, rat- trap pedals, toe- clips, 7 in. cranks, Bown's fittings, Dunlop tyres, oat and ridge pattern covers, stamped at sides with Moseley's trade mark, and " Stucchi and Milino," Brooks's saddle— A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion pale, hair brown, thin moustache light brown ; dress, dark coat and vest, cord trouserp, light cord leggings, supposed black hard felt hat, shoes. Stated he was a farm labourer, and that he had been sent by his employer to hire the machine. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. CORNWALL. 13.— Camborne ( County).— For stealing a quantity of foreign and English stamps to the value of £ 130 ( long firm fraud)— MALCOLM CAMPBELL, age 24, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, hair, whiskers, and eyes brown. He represents himself as a land surveyor, shipping agent, etc. Had in his possession correspondence cards headed " M. Campbell, shipping agent, & c., Nexborough." He occasionally visits Ardrossan and Glasgow. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Vercoe, Camborne. DENBIGHSHIRE. 14.— Wrexham ( County).— For fraud— LOUIS EPSTEIN, a Russian Jew, age 21 to 22, height about 5 ft. 10 in., stoops slightly, slight build, complexion dark, hair black, clean shaved, eyes dark. Absconded 12th inst. Supposed accompanied by A MAN, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 1 » in., stoops, slight bnild, long features, hair ( inclined to curl, brushed up in front) brown, slight moustache, light, short sighted, wears glasses ; wearing light brown overcoat with velvet collar, black hard felt hat, carried a stick. A pedlar or packman. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Wrexham. DERBYSHIRE. 15.— Chesterfield ( County). — For steal- ing, 20th inst., at Bolsover, a pair of heavy lace boots, size 8— JOSIAH HADEN, age 30, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey; dress, cloth coat and vest, dark cord trousers, and the stolen boots. A bricklayer; native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Faulkner, County Police Office, Chesterfield. 16.— Chesterfield ( Borough).— For utter- ing counterfeit 5s. pieces dated 1898— A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, rather long features, hair light sandy ; wearing black coat, black hard felt hat, and white apron. Appearance of a painter or joiner. The dates and lettering on the edge of the coins are in- distinct. Information to the Chief Constable, Chester- field. ESSEX. 17.— Epping ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) 2 grey geldings, age 5 years, about 15 hands; 3 dark brown geldings, from 14 hands to 14 hands 3 in.; 1 light bay gelding, age 4 years, 15 hands; 1 dark bay mare, age 6 years, 15 hands— JAMES STREET, alias COLLY STREET, age about 36, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache dark. A general dealer. May be found in company of low horse dealers. Some- times travels with a van, accompanied by his wife and child ( age about 2 years). Had with him a grey pony and a costermonger's barrow. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Epping. £ 2 REWARD. 18.— Saffron Walden ( County) — For neglecting to maintain his wife, leaving her chargeable to the Common Fund of the Saffron Walden Union— THOMAS HENRY WALTON, age 45, height about 5 ft. ( I in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, and moustache dark. A carpenter ; native of Great Chesterfonl. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Saffron Walden Poor Law Union to any person giving snch information as will lead to the apprehension of Walton. Information to Supt. Daniels, Saffron Walden. 10 — Colchester ( Borough).— For desert- ing his family— CHARLES JAMES, age 33, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, thin face, hair brown, eyes blue, scar over right eye. A native of Colchester. May be found at common lodging- houses or Salvation Army Shelters. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Midgley, Col- chester. GLOUCES TERSHIRE. 20.— Chipping Sodbury ( County).— For stealing a bicycle, enamelled green, gold lines, 23 in. frame, free wheel, " Truskcott & Son, Wicliffe," transfer, Bowden rim brake, front tyre brake, Palmer tyres and rims, non- slipping bands, raised handle- bars, bone handles with grey tips, £ in. pitch roller chain, ribbed mud guards, rat- trap pedals, Bluemel's new spring saddle, electric bell, Lucas lamp— A MAN, who gave the name of ERNEST SPENCER, age about 25, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight mous- tache dark, spoke with northern accent; dress, dark blue serge suit, black bowler hat, lace boots. A pianoforte tuner and repairer. May be found staying at country inns. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phelps, Chipping Sodbury. HAMPSHIRE. 21.— Portsmouth ( Borough.)— For causing a false entry to be made in marriage register, 19th December last— WILLIAM BROWN, alias LORD ELIOT, ARCHIBALD LIONEL CAM- ERON, LIONEL BAILEY, & c., age 26, height 5 ft. 10£ in., complexion pale, slight moustache, eyes ( slight cast in right) grey, good teeth, suffers from fits, cm weep copiously at will. Was em- ployed as a footman. He represented himself as an invalided officer from South Africa, is usually well dressed, sometimes in khaki. Has been con- victed of theft and fraud at Exeter and Lincoln. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 22. — Southampton ( Borough).— For falsification of accounts— EDWARD HENRY TOWNSEND, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey. A butcher's manager. Warrant issued. 23 — Southampton { Borough).— For steal- ing, 19th inst., a double case gold watch, white dial, French make; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set diamonds and rubies alternately; 1 goid ring, " Mizpah " thereon ; 1 brown leather portmanteau, about 2 ft. by 15 in. by 12 in.; 1 blue serge suit, maker " Siuamondp, Bridge Street, Southampton," on tab ; 1 black mackintosh, maker " Anderson " on tab ; andabout£ 10, includinga£ 5 Bank of England note— JACQUE PATRICK ALLEN, age about 27, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sunburnt, hair dark brown, eyes brown, 1 front upper tooth missing ; dresp, blue serge suit ( tight fitting), brown check cap. An ex- sergeant of the 2nd South Staffordshire Regiment. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. KENT. 24. — Dartford { County). — For stealing £ 192 6s. lljd.— THOMAS WILLIAM WEST, age 25, height ( J ft., complexion fair, prominent features, hair light brown, slight- moustache light, may be clean shaved, eyes grey, of delicate appearance; dress, blue serge suit, dark grey Raglan overcoat, bowler bat, lace boots. Was employed as assistant steward at Longreach Small Pox Hospitals. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Kemp, Dartford. 25.— Sandwich { County).— For deserting his wife and children— WILLIAM HENRY MORANT, age 27, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, moustache brown, eyes blue, female in military uniform, and a ship tattooed on right forearm, " Lizzie" on left forearm. Supposed a native of Ramsgate. Has been employed as an electric tramcar driver. Warrant issued. Information to Supt.. Chaney, Sandwich. 26— Gravesend ( Borough).— For failure to report— Supervisee THOMAS BARRETT, alias BARROW and BARRATT, and HENRY RILEY, WELSH, and WEST, Office No. 3167- 01, age 39, height 5 ft. 2| in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, " H. W. E. W." left forearm. Sentenced at Gravesend Quarter Sessions, 25th July, 1902, to 6 months hard labour and 1 year supervision for larceny. Has also been convicted at Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, and various London police courts. Suspected of housebreaking Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Gravesend. 27.— Ramsgate( Borough).— For neglecting his children— SAMUEL THOMAS HALSEY, age about 39, height 5 ft. 3| in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes blue. A fisherman. He left Lowestoft on 8th ult., and will, no doubt, endeavour to obtain a berth on a fishing smack or steam fish carrier. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Ramsgate. KING A R DINES HIRE. 28 — Stonehaven ( County).— For obtain- ing £ 15 by a forged bank cheque, 1st September, 1902— CHARLES E. OSWALD, age 45 to 50, height about 5 ft. 11 in., stout build, complexion ruddy, hair ( bald on top) and whiskers light brown, turning grey, beard and whiskers cropped short; he styled himself " Captain " Oswald, and stated he had served in the Royal Navy. Is fond of betting; prior to August, 1902, was employed in London as a solicitor's clerk. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Stonehaven. LANCASHIRE. 29.— Chorley ( County).— For stealing, 9th inst., 3 medals ( 1 gold, 1 silver, both issued by tho Humane Society, for saving life, each with " Sir James de Hoghton " on rim; other for Coomassia Expedition, 1875, with " Lieutenant Sir James de Hoghton" on rim); 1 lady's Inverness cloak, green, white and black plaid; 1 do. gold ring, set long opal, small diamond each side; 2 £ 20 Bank of England notes, and £ 10— WALTER SYRE, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, clean shaved, good teeth, shrugs shoulders when talking, speaks German fluently; dress, dark jacket suit, dark overcoat, " Vienna " on tab, wearing metal watch, silver chain, cable pattern. A footman. Has resided at Vienna and Cairo. He took train for Euston 9th inst., had with him a new black canvas trunk, brown leather corners and straps, and an old browu kit bag. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 30. — Widnes ( County). — For obtaining £ 1 18s. by false pretences— JOHN WM. WOODS, age 43, looks younger, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey; wearing dark clothing, hard felt hat. Warrant issued. 31.— Widnes ( County).— For larceny, and obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— A WOMAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes bine; dress, three- quarter grey cloth sac jacket, trimmed black silk ( new), black dress, black hat trimmed roses and black feather tips, shoes with patent leather fronts, wearing pearl beads and black fur. Stated she belonged to the Cinderella Pantomime Company. Information to Supt. Iveighley, Widnes, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1 9 0 3. TTLE P O L I C E GAZETTE » PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. KENT- 32.— Folkestone ( Borough).— For stealing property described in Case No. 15, 30th ult — ALFRED FLEISCHHAUER. a German, ag^ about 22, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion dark. LANCASHIRE. £ 50 REWARD. 33.— Liverpool ( City).— For stealing, 8th December, 1902, diamond jewellery to the value of £ 900- FRANCIS JOHN BRADLEY, age 35 ( looks older), height 6 ft. in., slight build, com- plexion frpsh, oval face, clean shaved, eyes blue, small mole left cheek ; wearing a long loose grey hair dark brown, slight moustache light, thin nose, good teeth, speaks English imperfectly ; supposed wearing one of the stolen suits, overcoat, and brown boots. Had in his possession a silver wafch, " Fleischhauer " on dial. Was employed as a butler. Absconded 12th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Reeve, Folke- stone. overcoat, black hard hat. A native of Liver- pool. Has be^ n convicted of forgery in South Africa, where he resided several years prior to the late war. Is said to have been a Lieutenant in South African Irregular Forces, also connected with the Cyclist Corps. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool, by whom the above reward will be paid to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 34. — Kn ares borough ( County). — For stealing, 27th ult., at Harrogate, a diamond ring { recovered)— CHARLES PEARCE, alias PRES- TON, WILSON, and JOHNSON, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar left cheek, " M. L." left forearm, fl-^ k mole left shoulder blade, small brown mole left side of throat, scar centre of back. A native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Keel, Knaresborough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). ih.— OHey ( County).— For unlawfully con- verting to his own use £ 400 entrusted to him by a client— ARTHUR HOLMES, age about 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light brown, wears blue glasses. A solicitor ; late of Ilkley and Bradford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Strain, Otley. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( eoiitimrd)- LANOASHIRE. 36.— Liverpool [ City).— For office- breaking at the Rupert Lane Barracks, 16th inst . and stealing £ 20— WILLIAM 1311ADSI1 AW, age 211, height oft. 6J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar on left thumb, slight varicose veins both legs ; drefs, dark blue suit, dark cap. A native of London. Is a gunner of ike Royal Garrison Artillery. Has served in the North Lancashire Militia at Preston. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. 37.— Oldham ( B<> rmigh). — Yar obtaining 30s., and a pair of gloves by false pretences— CHARLES ALDERSON, alias WILSON, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexioi pale, thin features, hair dark brown, pointed beard; dress, black coat and vest, grey trousers, overcoat, soft felt hat. May be accompanied by his wife, agi 30 to 40, complexion rather sallow, hair brown; dress, navy blue skirt, red woollen blouse, bonnet with heliotrope flowers, cape or jacket ; and a daughter, age 2 years and 5 months. He was employed in Bradford as an organist from No- vember to January last, then came to Oldham, took apartments for himself, wife and child, and had cards printed styling himself, " Organist and professor of music; pianofortes tuned; pupils re- ceived, etc." On 5th inst. he presented a crossed ckeque ( from the London, City and Midland Bank, Ltd., Laisterdyke Branch, Bradford, for £ 3 5s, made out in name of C. Alderson, and signed W. Hudson) to a tradesman in payment of a pair of gloves, received 30s. in change, and was told to call later for the remainder, which he failed to do. The cheque was returned from the Bank marked " No account." Had in his possession a number of worthless cheques. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Oldham. MONMOUTHSHIRE. M.— Pontypooi ( County).— For stealing a blue Melton overcoat, with velvet collar; 1 blue cloth jacket; 1 moleskin vest with white bone buttons, jean back and sleeves; 1 light and 1 dark colour flannel shirt; 2 silk neckerchiefs; 2 pocket knives, 1 white, other brown handle; 1 dark grey cap; 3 handkerchiefs with blue borders— ALFRED HUNT, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion dark, Roman nose, hair ( turning grey) and moustache black, slouching gait; dress, old grey coat and vest, striped trousers, or some of the stolen clothing. A labourer, or fireman in ironworks. Supposed a native of Staffordshire. Absconded 7th inst. Warrant issued. 4 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1903. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT Continued)— 3i). — Pontypool { County).— For stealing ( bailee) a silver watch ( recovered)— DAVID WEBB, alias MOTHERSOL, age about 55, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion, hair ( turning grey), whiskers and moustache dark, eyes watery; dress, navy blue jacket and vest, plaid trousers, light plaid cap' A watch and clock repairer. Tramps the country, stays at common lodging houses. Ab- sconded 29th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. James, Pontypool. OXFORDSHIRE. 40.— Deddington ( County).— For obtaining a £ 1 Postal Order for 10s. by trick ( ringing the changes) at Barford St. Michael, 12th inst.— A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown, supposed clean shaved; dress, blue serge suit ( nearly new), hard felt hat, lace boots. Appear- ance of a commercial traveller. The order was cashed at Deddington, and signed " William Stock- well." Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Cox, Deddington. PEMBROKESHIRE. 41.— Haverfordwest Castle ( County). — For bigamy— EVAN EVANS, alias RICHARD ROBERT WILLIAMS, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, hair and moustache ( close clipped) dark brown, eyes dark, broad chin, smart appearance : dress, usually grey jacket suit, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A timberman at a colliery. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Haverford- west Castle. SHROPSHIRE. 42.— Bridgnorth { County).— For stealing from shop doors, 4th inst., 11 flannelette shirts ( 3 recovered) and a boy's blue serge o* ercoat>— JAMES RYAN, age 27, height 5 ft. 5£ in., com- plexion fresh, irregular features, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes hazel, mole right cheek, scar on top and back of head, nose has been broken, girl danc- ing tattooed on right forearm, clasped hands, heart and " True Love '' outside left forearm, blue dot between left thumb and forefinger; dress, dark jacket, brown cord trousers and vest, peak cap, military boots. Stated he was a native of Bristol and that he had served 6 years in the King's Royal Rifle Corps. Frequents common lodging houses. Was convicted of larceny at Huddersfield in December, 1902. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walters, Bridgnorth. 43 — Whitchurch ( CountyV— For desert- ing her child — MARGARET SPENCER, alias MAGGIE SPENCER, age 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., comp'exion fresh, hair dark, eyes grey, blind right eye. A domestic servant; native of Whit- chnrch. Warrant issued. Information to Snpt. Edge, Whitchurch. SOMERSETSHIRE. 44.— Bath ( City).— For embezzling £ 10— GEORGE HARVEY, age 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) and heavy moustache dark brown, crooked nose; dress, dark grey overcoat with vertical pockets, pepper and salt colour suit, light tie, black bowler hat. Has been recently employed as a brewer's traveller, formerly as manager of a dairy. Is known at Frome and Exeter. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bath. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 45.— Leek ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) £ 2 12s. 6d.— WILLIAM BROWNS WORD, alias BROWN and BOURNE, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark, slovenly gait; dress, dark mixture overcoat, dark cord vest with alpaca sleeves, cord trousers, dark eap, strong lace boote. A native of Cheadle. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Breton, Leek. SURREY. 46.— Chertsey { County).— For obtaining money by false pretences at W. eybridge, 4th inst.— MAUD GA'RDENER, age 20 to 25, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, heavy fringe; dress, black dress, black or grey jacket, sailor hat, sometimes wears a veil. She obtains at Registry Offices the names of persons requiring a cook or general sei'vant, then calls at the address, and, after being engaged, states she has insuffi- cient money to pay her railway fare. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( East). Hay ward's Heath ( County)— For obtaining a pair of boots and a pair of slippers by false pretences— JAMES SMITH, age about 24, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, sharp features, large head, small ears, hair ( brushed back) dark brown, clean shaved, eyes violet, heavy eyebrows, can speak German ; dress, dark chester- field overcoat, brown breeches and leggings, dark brown cap, brown button boots. A groom; native of Windsor. Has been employed in London and Scotland. Had with him a tin box. Will probably seek employment at private stables or livery yards. Absconded 27th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brooman, Haywards Heath. 48 — Hastings ( Borough). — For stealing, 13th inst., a light dun colour gelding cob, age 6 years, 14 hands, fawn colour mark centre of face, hog- mane; a set of brown leather harness, brass fittings, " B. H." on pad and blinkers, and a Ralli cart, dark body, red under- carriage, wheels and springs picked out black, leather C springs behind; " B. H." on body of cart, " Dupont, Brighton," on wheel caps — A MAN, who gave the name of BOYLE, age about 32, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache light, inclined to be red; dress, dark suit, slate colour overcoat, single- breasted, velvet collar, black bowler hat. Warrant issued. 49.— Hastings ( Borough). — For stealing. lGth inst., from a kit bag ( recovered), a dress coat and vest, black silk lining and facings, white satin lining in sleeves, " H. Wallis Wood" on linen tab sewn inside pocket, " Edward Green & Son, 35 Saville Row,'' on tab inside collar of coat; 1 pair dark blue cashmere trousers, " Edward Green & Son" on buttons; 1 diamond dress stud, lop screws off to fit on finger ring, patent catch to prevent it unscrewing; 1 suit of pure wool underclothing and 1 pair blue socks, " H. Wallis Wood" on linen tab; 1 black dress tie; 1 black silk tie with white star ; 1 pair brown leather shoes with toecaps, rubber studs on soles; 1 pair patent leather dancing shoes, black bows on front ; 7 razors, white ivory handles, marked wilh each day of the week, in leather case; 1 double- breasted vest, light bine with dark blue squares, smoked pearl buttons, black and white check flannel back; 1 solid leather collar box, " H. W. W." stamped thereon, containing 6 collars marked " H. Wallis Wood" ; 2 dress shirts, single hole for stud in centre of front; 1 clothes brush; 1 box cigars, " J. S. Murier Portent" on bands; 1 night shirt, blue edging at neck and pocket on left breast; 4 light blue golf balls; 2 flannel shirts, 1 pink, I blue, marked " H. Wallis Wood" on linen tab— A MAN, who gave the name of C. MILLER, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, slight moustache reddish, spoke with north country accent; wearing dark coat and vest, light tweed motor cap. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WARWICKSHIRE. 50.— Aston Manor ( County).— For obtain- ing money by fraud— R. W. HOLMES ( supposed false), age 36 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair and heavy moustache light brown, eyes blue, slovenly gait; wearing dark grey water- proof overcoat, bow tie, black billycock hat. Stated he was a native of Yorkshire. He repre- sented himself as an agent, for the Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society. Had in his possession some of the Society's forms. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hannah, Aston Manor. WILTSHIRE. 51. — Swindon { County). — For stealing ( bailee), a quantity of bedclothing and linen ( re- covered)— THOMAS TOWNSEND, age about 40, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, lame; dress, brown jacket and vest, dark grey trousers, brown overcoat, dark muffler, dark cap, all old. A groom. Warrant issued. 52 — Swindon ( County).— For obtaining a cheque for £ 23 12s. by trick— A MAN, who gave the names of FIELD and SMITH, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., thick set, complexion ruddy, hair and moustache brown; wearing f- length chocolate colour overcoat ( velvet collar), black bowler hat, brown boots— A MAN, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., inclined to be stout, complexion dark, supposed clean shaved; dress, dark plaid suit, rather old, brown overcoat, dark bowler hat, carried a knotted cane. Appearance of a horse coper. The lst man asked a farmer to sell a horse for him for £ 28, the 2nd man then appeared and offered to purchase the animal from the farmer for £ 30, to which he agreed; the lst man then asked for his money and received a cheque for £ 23 12s. as part payment of the £ 28, he then cashed the cheque at a bank, and both absconded. They left behind an old horse, value about £ 5. Warrant issued. VS.— Swindon ( County).— For housebreak- ing, 11th inst., at Upper Stratton, and stealing 12s. 6d.— A MAN, age about 45, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., hair light brown, clean shaved, rather long neck, with hollow down centre at back, turns right foot outwards ; dress, rather long dark grey coat, grey trousers, black hard felt hat, light lace boots, carried a thick yellowish colour stick. May h* ve in his possession a bunch of keys on a large split ring. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 54.— York ( City).— For obtaining money by false pretences— H. N. McVAIN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stiff build, complexion fresh, moustache light brown, of good apnearance and ad- dress ; wearing light brown overcoat, hard felt hat. He called on plumbers and gasfitters, 4th inst., and represented that he was a traveller for a firm at Manchester, thereby obtaining £ 6 15s. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Burrow, York. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 55.— MDivision.— Remanded till 6th prox., charged with the unlawful possession of jewellery — HENRY HALLING, age 31, height 5 ft. fi in., complexion and hair dark, eyes hazel; dress, black morning suit, black rough overcoat, striped tie, black soft felt hat, lace boots. States he is a Dutch subject, but supposed a German.— ANNIE SCOTT, a German subject, age 36, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey; dn ss, black skirt and bodice, long § rey jacket, black hat trimmed black feathers, lace shoes. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BUCKING HA MS HI RE. 56.— Slough ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions for officebreaking— WILLIAM CARROLL ( supposed false), age 41, height 5 ft. 4 fn., complexion, hair ( turning grey) and moustache dark, eyes grey, female dancing on ball left forearm, soldier right; dress, old long dark brown overcoat, grey mixture trousers, hard felt hat.— GEORGE SMITH ( supposed false), age 30, height 5 ft. 3£ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes ( small) blue, rose, shamrock and thistle right forearm, scar top of forehead; dress, 2 jackets ( 1 brown, 1 blue), brown vest and trousers, dark cap. Both are tramps. Information to Supt. Pearman, Slough. ESSEX. 57.— Chelmsford ( County).— In custody charged with obtaining goods by fake pretences— GEORGE ROPER, alias ROKER and ROACKER, age 32, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion ruddy, hair and eyes brown, badly ruptured. A carman; native of Yorkshire. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Deputy Chiet Constable Somer- set, Chelmsford. FLINTSHIRE. 58.— Holywell ( County). — Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 7th April next, for malicious damage— ROBERT CARTER, age 41, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes brown, " R. C." FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1903. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 5 PERSONS IN CUSTODY ( continued)— tattooed on left forearm, cut mark back of left hand, scar back of neck, of military appearance ; dress, light alpaca overcoat, dark and light plaid jacket, light brown vest, cord trousers, lace boots. A native of Dunmurray, Belfast. Information to Supt. . Jones, Holywell. SOMERSETSHIRE. M.— Frome { County).— Remanded till 2nd prox., for larceny ( person)— HARRY COOPER, age 32, height 5 ft. in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, black morning coat and vest, dark trousers, with small blue stripe, dark grey overcoat. grey cap, brown leggings. A native of Plymouth. Information to Supt. Rawlings, Frome. crown guineas; 2 Napoleons; 1 William^ IV' £ 2 piece ; 15 George and William sovereigns ; 1 7s. piece and 2 ^- guineas George I. and III.; 9 or 10 silver lever watches, marked with either of the following letters " BIOJHTNR, ML" — Suspicion is attached to THREE MEN, 1st, age about HO, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., moustache dark; 2nd, age about 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., supposed dark moustache; 3rd, age about 26, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., moustache light brown, all wearing dark overcoats, hard hats. They booked to Waterloo, 19th inst., but left the train at Templecombe. Had in their possession a small black bag. Information to Chief Constable Williams, Court House, Exeter. LANCASHIRE. 1 do. Albert, twisted pattern ; 1 do. cross, chased; 1 do. brooch, horseshoe pattern, with whip; 5 lion shillings: 3 Jubilee coins ( 4s., 2s. 6d. and 2s.) ; and a cash box containing £ 2 10s. Between IGth and 17th inst., a silver watch ; 1 gold ring, 6 pearls, ruby in centre ; 1 do., 2 diamonds, turquoise in centre ; 3 silver medals gold centres ; 1 do., inscribed " B. D. A. G. A." • 1 do., inscribed " M. C. G. A."; 1 gold brooch, harp pattern ; 1 do., bar and horseshoe in centre ; 1 silver bugle; 1 do. tdiimble; 1 do. brooch, gold centre. Information to Chief Supt. Speke, Dudley. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 68.— p Division.— 21st inst., a black mare, 6 years, 15 hands 2 in., blaze down face, off fore and both hind legs white, bald patch on near fore leg and near hind hip, long mane and tail. In fair condition. 69.— T Division.— 21st inst., a black gelding, age 6 years, 15 hands, blaze down face and hind fetlocks white, clipped trace high, short mane and tail. In good condition. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANIMALS, & c., RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 70.— N Division.— Gelding, Case No. 69, 23rd ult. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. ll.— Burslem { County).— Horses, Case No. 68, 20th inst. APPREHENSIONS. 72.— Metropolitan Police District, W Division. — JOHN CRAWFORD, Case No. 31, 30th ult. - 73— Metropolitan Police District, X Division.— WILLIAM TIDY, Case No. 4, 20th inst. 7i.— Breoonshire, Brecon { County). JAMES DIGNAN, alias JOHN HILL, Case No. 6, 6th insL 75.— Essex, Southend- on- Sea { County).— FREDERICK DARLING, Case No. 10, 26th September, 1902. 76. — Herefordshire, Hereford { City). — Licence- holder JAMES SULLIVAN, Office No. 52- 03, Case No. 74, 20th inst., at Wolverhampton, charged with begging. 77.— Hertfordshire, Ware { County). — HARRY COMPTON, Case No. 18,5th Decem- ber, 1902. 78. — Yorkshire ( West Riding), Dewshury { County). — BEN DENBY or DANBY, Case No. 65, 27th September, 1901, anc( committed for trial at Assizes, WO ROES TER SHIRE. 60. — Worcester { County).— Remanded, charged with housebreaking — JOHN HENRY 1ND, age 18, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh ( freckled), hair brown, eyes grey, cut scar inside right forearm ; dress, brown jacket and vest, dark tweed trousers, light check cap, military boots and socks.— WALTER, 1ND, age 14, height 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, mole front of left thigh and right side of chest; dress, grey jacket and vest, dark tweed trousers, dark cap, military boots and socks. Natives of Lower Edmonton, Middlesex. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Wasley, Worcester. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 61.— N Division.— 24th inst., by shop- breaking, 50 gold watches, 14 and 18 ct.," Cufflin, Islington" on cases ; 64 do. Alberts, 9 and 18 ct. ; 24 ladies' do. guards ; 30 do. bracelets, flexible, set turquoise and pearls ; 30 do. curb ; 60 do. various ; 3 do. half hoop, set diamond, sapphire, and ruby ; 20 do. brooches, set diamond, sapphire, and ruby ; 90 do. plain, various ; 1 do. pendant, set diamonds ; 300 do. dress rings, set various stones; 256 do. keepers, 9 and 18 ct.; 112 do. signet, 9, 15 and 18 ct.; 120 do. wedding, 22 ct., " VV. M." thereon; 18 do. stud pins, set diamonds; 60 pairs do. sleeve links, 9,15, and 18 ct.; 110 gold pins, various ; 20 do. lockets, various ; 20 do. necklets, various. One or more of the following letters scratched inside each : " JACKBOWLE S." Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. METROPOLITAN POLICE. 62— Chatham Dockyard Division. — 10th inst., a serge frock and 2 medals ( 1 South African with two clasps, 1 China with clasp, both engraved " W. H. Marsh, A. B., H. M. S. Terrible, No. 182922 " on rims.) Information to Supt. Smith, Metropolitan Police, Chatham. DEVONSHIRE. 63.— Exeter { City).— Between 18th and 19th inst., by burglary, 4 gold watches ( 1 18 ct. chrono- graph," Coe, Teignmouth," on worksand dial; 1 do., open face lever, white dial, cracked, seconds hau ls left side, by Hunt & Roskell; 2 9 ct. metal domes, open face)*; 12 ladies' gold watches ( 2 18 ct. derni- hunter Genevas ; 1 14 ct. do. ; 6 do., keyless, metal domes ; 1 18 ct. open face, keyless, white dial; 2 do., metal domes) ; 15 Alberts ( 1 15 ct. gold Albert, fancy fetter link ; 1 heavy 18 ct. fetter link, not hall marked ; 1 15 ct. opan curb double Albert; 1 18 ct. open curb, about 2 ozs., and 11 others) ; 3 gold guards tl 15 ct., snake pattern ; 1 9 ct. do.; 1 9 ct., round links); 3 bracelets ( 1 diamond, 9 stones ; 1 do., 7 stones ; 1 do., sipphire and chryo- baryl) ; 7 9 ct. wedding rings ; 7 do., keepers ; 30 fancy rings, various patterns ; 3 18 ct. diamond rings, single stones ; 1 double- headed snake ring ; 2 large diamonds : 1 antique do., marquise shape, ivory painted centre; 12 9 ct. fancy rings, set pearl and turquoise, and about 30 others ( old); 1 pearl horse shoe pin, large pearl surrounded with diamonds ; 1 diamond crescent pin ; 20 gold studs ( 1 set of three, pearl in centre ; 1 do., with coral ; 3 onyx, and 11 others); 1 pair earrings, set crystal; 1 do., rose diamonds, and 12 others ; 1 seal, 18 ct. ribbed mount, crystal stone ; 1 9 ct. do., large plain, arched, coat of arms engraved on bloodstone; 1 18 ot. do., ribbed, red stone ; 1 engraved " Deer- hound on antlers of stag" ; about 12 lockets and pendants, 7 or 8 patterns ; 8 Kruger sovereigns ; 4 61.— Bury { County).— 2 5rd inst., a " Harris Imperial" bicycle, No. 5908, black enamelled with gold lines, plated spokes, haudle- bars and gear wheel, 87 gear, dropped batidle- bais, mud- guard back wheel, front rim brak^, transfers " Harris Imperial " on front, top, and mud- guard, diagonal tool- bag between bars, pump attached. Information to Supt. Noblett, Bury. SUSSEX ( East). 65.— Brighton { Borough)— 7th iust., by shopbreaking, a silver sovereign purse ; 12 silver match boxes; 7 do. plain cigarette cases; 4 do. engraved ; 7 ladies' silver card cases; 1 silver covered note book ; 1 silver back brush, comb, and mirror, all marked with " 9 " and other figures, 9 being the second figure on the cheaper articles, and the third figure on the more expensive ones. 24th inst., a diamond cluster ring, 8 diamonds and 1 pearl in centre, " 710" scratched inside ; 1 fancy gipsy ring, 2 sapphires, diamond in centre, No. " 3176" scratched inside : 1 18 ct. gold gipsy ring, plain set, 3opals, " No. 330" scratched inside ; 1 single stone diamond ring, square set, " No. 330" scratched inside; 1 18 ct. gold bangle ring, 2 sapphires and 1 diamond set across in claw setting, " No. 610" scratched inside; 1 diamond ring, diamond in centre, claw set, 3 pearls ( 1 missing) each side, worn ; 1 half hoop 5 stone diamond ring, claw setting, black mark in centre diamond, '- No. 6100" scratched inside; 1 antique ring, diamond and ruby, diamonds set in separate silver joined by 4 small rubies each side, " No. 7126" or " 715" scratched inside ; 1 half hoop turquoise and diamond ring, 3 turquoise and 4 diamonds, " No. 330 " scratched inside ; 1 half hoop diamond and ruby ring, 3 diamonds and 2 rubies, carved mount; 1 3- stone claw set ring, large sapphire and 2 diamonds, maker's stamp " 18 ct. B. U. J" : 1 ruby and diamond ring, silver top setting, and pearl shape ruby, small diamond each side, 3 diamonds set top of ruby, " No. 8" scratched inside; 1 single stone diamond stud, screw back, claw setting. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton. 66.— Hove { Borough).— 16th inst., a lady's gold keyless watch, open face, white dial, hair chain with charms, a gilt boot, watch key and pair of opei- a glasses, attached; 1 lady's key winding do., old fashioned, gold dial; 1 plain gold brooch, horse- shoe pattern; 1 small curb pattern bracelet, gold watercan charm attached; 1 gold horseshoe pattern do., cluster of pearls with diamond in centre, and safety chain attached; 1 plain gold curb pattern do., safety chain attached; 1 plain gold bangle, " From W. H. P. to S. E. D." engraved inside; 1 gold neck chain, pearls at intervals of 5 of 6 in., large gold locket with 3 charms, a kitten with tur- quoise ball, spade guinea, and gold scent ball, " 1901" thereon, attached; 1 small gold ring, " Darling " in black letters thereon; 1 green enamel shamrock brooch, set brilliant in centre; 1 flat silver pencil case, " II. M." thereon.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 37 or 38, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, clean shaved; dress, dark tweed mixture overcoat, dark trousers, black hard hat. He called at houses in the neighbourhood, soliciting orders for drapery, etc. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. WORCES TERSHIRE. 67. — Dudley { Borough). — 17th inst., by housebreaking, a lady's gold English lever watch, No. 37311, gold dial, plain back; 1 gold mourning brooch, small, round, pearl in centre; 1 gold expanding bracelet, set 3 opals; 1 do. neck chain, trace pattern, locket attached ; 1 lady's silver Geneva keyless watch, No. 20168; 1 gold Albert chain; 1 do. ring, set 4 corals: 1 do. wedding ring; 1 do. brooch, chased with 2 fern leaves, set 6 rubies ; 1 silver guard, curb pattern ; 6 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1003. LATEST INFORMATION. PORTRAIT OF A PERSON WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 79. — P Division. — For attempting to carnally know a girl under 13 years of age— HENRY JOHN MILTON, alias JOHN MILTON, age 27 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 4£ in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, dot in blue ink right forearm; wearing brown overcoat, black hard hat. A jobbing gardener ; native of Upper Norwood. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT SO.— B Division. - obtaining £ 1 by false pretence?, Otb inst. — L'cence - holder THOMAS GLANVILLE, aZ/ Vw THOMAS RYDER GLANVILLE, Office No. 3078- 02, age 35, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, scar 1st joint 1st left and 2nd joint 2nd right finger, and back of right shoulder, mole right airnpit; dress, black frock coat and vest, striped trousers, silk hat, black tie. Has also been convicted at Brighton, in City of London, and at various London ( Metropolitan) Courts. Warrant issued. 81.— S Division.— For obtaining 10s., food, and lodgings by false pretences — ALFRED JAMES CAMPBELL, alias COLLINSON and KEARLEY, Office No. 710- 00, age 36, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair sandy ( cut very short, curls in front), clean shaved, eyes blue, feet, legs, and hands crippled, walks with crutch and stick, no teeth in upper jaw; dress, blue serge suit, black peak cap. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. HAMPSHIRE. M— Peter sfield ( County)— For stealing a set of harness and a bicycle, 14th inst.— Licence- holder HENRY PARKER, alias HARRY and HENRY BROWNING, Office No. 2590- 02, age 28, height 5 ft. 8£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar root of nose, two outside and one back left forefinger, one front right wrist and back right forefinger, nail of which is deformed. Sentenced at Swansea Assizes, 14th November, 1898, to 5 years penal servitude for stealing a horse, carriage, & c. Licenced 22nd September last. Y411. Dress, light tweed jacket or brown tweed jacket, light tweed vest, white cord trousers ( all dirty), white muffler, brown skull cap, and light boots ( see also Case No. 10', 16th ult.). Information to Supt. King, Petersfield. STAFFORDSHIRE. ^ 3.— Wolverhampton ( Borough). — Fof failure to report — Supervisee NATHANIEL BISSELL, alias WILLIAM BISSELL, Office No, 1419- 02, age 46, height 5 ft. 2£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( bald), eyes blue, cross flags, drum and bugle right forearm, wreath, crown, cross, ship and crown, girl, anchor and bracelet left arm, old cut across left side of head. Sentenced at Wolverhampton Quarter Sessions, 28th June, 1901, to 12 months hard labour and 5 years supervision for larceny. Released ( on remission of imprisonment) 14th May last. 1202. Has also been convicted at Leicester and Stafford. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. PROPERTY STOLEN. CORNWALL. 84.— Falmouth ( Borough).— 12th inst., 18 ladies' gold watches; 8 gold watches ( 3 hunter, 1 half hunter, others open face); 8 long gold guards; 24 ladies' gold Victoria Alberts; 40 wedding rings; 60 gold keepers, various patterns; 100 gold fancy rings; 30 gold bracelets and bangles; 100 do. brooches; 30 pairs gold links; 3 pieces antique silver; 1 gold hunter watch, monogram " W. H." on both outside cases; all the watches are marked " D. F. & Co."— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN; 1st, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion, hair, and moustache dark; 2nd, age about 25, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, clean shaved; both wearing black suits, hard felt hats. Information to Supt. Endean, Falmouth. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending February 21st, 1903, with the results, eto. Office Ho. NAME. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Result. Date and Place. Name and Division of Officer. 2157— 01 BA11RATT, GEORGE 581— 02 BELL, GEORGE 122— 03 BOYNTON, WILLIAM 3036— 02 BRIAN, JOHN 3307— 02 COONEY, CHARLES 2402— 02 DOUGLAS, HENRY 115— 03 EDWARDS, WILLIAM 2542— 01 FITZGERALD, JOHN 700— 02 FltZPATRICK, CHARLES 3562— 02 HAMILTON, RICHARD 57— 03 HART, JOHN 2553— 02 HENDERSON, WILLIAM KESION 2817— 00 HOLMES, WILLIAM ll'Jl— 00 JONES, THOMAS 404— 01 LANGLEY, JAMES 3166— 02 NEEDHAM, CHARLES 3177— 02 PAINTER, GEORGE 1006— 01 PRESCOTT, ARTHUR 836— 02 SILVERSTEIN, JACOB 13243 SMITH; JOHN 1852— 02 SMITH, JAMES 650— 02 SMITH. WILLIAM 1208— 01 SULLIVAN, MICHAEL 3310— D2 THOMAS ELLEN 3607— 00 THOMP80N, THOM \ S 266— 08 VON KOIINFELDT. BRUNO 2605— 01 WILI IAMS, GEDROEi ROWLAND , 116— 03 WILLIAM-, JOHN " • 7802 WILSON, EDWARD A. 1121— 00 WINOHAM, ARTHUR P. of C. Act Larceny ( unoc- cupied house) Larceny ( per.) Larceny ( unoc- cupied house) Sus. parson Receiving s. p. Burglary ( break- ing glass panel of door & steal- ing from till) Drunk, & c., and assaultg police p. of C. Act Housebreaking Larceny ( per.) Burglary P. of C. Act Stealing lead from roof Drunk, & c. P. of C. Act Burglary P. of C. Act Larceny ( per.) Attd. lar. ( shop) Receiving s. p. Larccnv ( ir o • cupicd liou.- c) Larcc ny Lar. ( simple) Burglary ( false key) " Fraud ( begging letter) Forgery ( P. O. O ruccipi) Housebreaking Assault Ac wilful damage Burglary Same Name ROBERT BELL Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name JOHN FITZGERALD 12 months h. l. 3. J yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 23 months h. l. 21 months h. l. 14 days h. l. 18 months h. l. Bound over 10 days h. l. 12 months h. l. RICHARD EMBLETON 8 yrs p. s. and 3 yrs supn. JOHN LOUGH LIN WILLIAM SMITH Same Name JOHN SWAUEY Same Name Same Name Same Name 21 months h. l. 8 yrs p. s. and 3 yrs supn. 12 months h. l. 12 months h. l. To pay doctor's fee (? s. 6d.) & costs ( 4s.), or undergo 7 dys I h. l. 12 months h. l. | 1 month h. l. FREDERICK BROOKS i 12 months h. l. ISAAC ISAACS DANIEL KALEHER JAMES MURPHY WILLIAM SUITLE Same Name MARY LEWIS Same Name BRUNO KOHNFELDT Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name 5 years p. s. 3 months h. l. 21 months h. l. 18 months h. l. I 2 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 0 months h. l. 4 years p. s. 6 yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. | 0 months h. l. Fined 20e. & costs or 1 mth I h. l. I 4 years p. s. 19th Feb., Worship St. P. Ct. 17th Feb., N. L. Sess. 18th Feb., N. L. Sess. 17th Feb., N. L. Sess. 13th Feb., Greenwich P. Ct. 17th Feb., N. L. Sess. 19th Feb., N. L. Sess. 10th Feb., Bow Street P. Ct. 16th Feb.. Marylebone P. Ct. 21st Feb., Middlesex Sess. 17th Feb., N. L. Sess. 21st Feb., Middlesex Sess. 18t'n Feb., Bow St. 1'. Ct. 18th Feb., N. L. Sess. 14th Feb., Stratford P. Sess. 19th Feb., Worship St. P. Ct. 18th Feb., Essex Qr. Sess. 19lh Feb., Worship St P. Ct. 18th Feb., N. L. Sess. 16th Feb., Clerkenwell P. Ct. 17th Feb.. N. L. Sess. 17th Feb., N. L. Sess. 13th Feb.. S. W. 1'. Ct. 1th Feb.. N. L. Scss. 17th Feb., N. L. Sess. 18th Feb., N. L. Sess. 12th Feb., C. C. Ct. 17th Feb., N. L. Sess. 17th Jan., Clerkenwell P. Ct. 18th Feb., N. L. Sess. Known to P. S. Wright, C. I. D., G ; also to P. C. Hearn, C. I. D., G. Known to P. S. Smith, C. I. D., N; also to P. C. Selby, C. I. D., G. Known to P. S. Nursey, C. I. D., T; also to P. S. Moore, C. I. D., T. Known to P. C. Ralley, C. I. D., F ; also to P. S. Hygatc, 67V. Known to P. C. Eggleton, 25611. Known to P. S. Nursey, C. I. D., T ; also to P. S. Allen, C. I. D., T. Known to P. C. Regent, 98D ; also to P. S. Timms, 19C. Known to P. C. Mustow, 475E. Known to P. C. Field, 335D; also to P. S. Burnham. C. I. D,, F. Known to P. S. Taylor, C. I. D., T ; also to Insp. Prbscott, M. Known to P. C. Mould, 121G; also to P. C. Barnsdalc, 224D. Known to P. C. Wheeler, 587X ; also to P. C. Cull, 400X. Known to P. C. Crow, 265E ; also to P. S. Darby, C. I. D., E. Known to P. C. Minns, 629J ; also to T. S. Davis, C. I. D., E, Known to P. C. Welsh, 239J. Known to P. C. Hearn, C. I. D., G ; also to P. S. McKeuua, C. I. D., R. Known to P. C. Elsam, C. I. D., K ; alrfo to P. C. Budge, C. I. D., K. Known to P. S. Laing, C. I. D., G ; also to P. S. McKcnna, C. I. D., R. Known to P. C. Adamstone, C. I. D., N ; also to P. C. Tyson. C. I. D., H. • Known to P. C. Brownsell, 389G ; also to Insp. Kyd, G. Known to P. S. Laing, C. I. D. G; also to P. S. Wright, C. I. D., Cr. Known lo P. C. Crcsswell, C. I. D.. F ; aito lo P. S. Burrell, C. I. D.. X. Known to P. C. Tomlinson, 779V; also to Stalion Sergl. Gilks, F. Known to P. C. Miles, 17SR ; also to P. C. Atkinson, 732T. Known to P. C. Furnish, 237D ; also to P. S. Keys, C. I. D., F. Known to P. S. Haines, C. I. D., E: also to P. S. Darby, C. l. D. E. Known to P. S. Ward, C. I. D., C. O. Known lo P. C. Shiner, 53E ; also to P. S. Richards, C. I. D., G. Known lo P. C. Brown, 187 Y ; also to P. S. Smith, C. I. D., N. Known lo P. S. Hall, C. I. D., Y ; also to P. C. Hyde, 373Y. LONDON ; FBJI » B FOK His MAJMTT'H STATIOHKRT O » RI0E BY J. J. KELIHER 4 Co., LIMITED, 99, VICTORIA STREET, S W.; • « , KING WILLIAM STREET, B. C.; MIRSH& LSEA WORK*. S. E.