PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1903. VOL. XX., No. 2004. BEGUL 1. All communications for 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. 2. Particula s 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. 6. 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 5s. should be made in the first instance for cost of engraving sketches. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of noi 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. X O X s. 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 t the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written oil one side of the paper only; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 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. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. 13. SPECIAL NOTICE. The following is a copy of the order which governs the circulation, by the Metropolitan Police, of advertisements, or reward bills, for the discovery of property or the detection of crime. The Editor inserts it, in hope of preventing delays which some- times occur in publishing such notices, on account of their not being in accordance with the regula- tions in force in the Metropolis :— 1.— Printed hand- bills, or other advertisements, offering a reward for the discover)' ol property or the detection of crime, whether printed and issued by the Metropolitan Police, or distributed and exhibited, with the sanction of the Commis- sioners, on the application of private persons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points :— ( a) The amount of the reward. ( J) The conditions on which it is payable. ( c) The name and address of the person by whom it will be paid. ( d) The name and address of the printer must appear thereon. 2.— No expression must be used in such an advertisement in relation lo j roperty stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holdine out any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the offender being brought to trial, or without enquiry. Attention is particularlydirected to the conditions ( a) to ( d), clause 1, as Police Notices are constantly being received by the Metropolitan Police in which the conditions mentioned have not been complied with, especially those marked ( a) and ( c). Such notices are not distributed. NOTE.— There are 190 Stations of the Metro- politan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. The following specimens of bills are inserted for guidance :— £ 5 REWARD. LOST. 17th December, 1899, at Victoria Street, Westminster, A GOLD LEVER WATCH, No. 54963, " J. S." in monogram on back. Information to Mr. John Smith, 500, Victoria Street, West- minster, by whom the above reward will be paid for the recovery of the watch. [ Insert name and address of the Printer.] £ 50 REWARD- * STOLEN. 17th December, 1899, JEWELLERY as follows: [ Give full and accurate description.] The above reward will be paid by Mr. John Smith, 500. Victoria Street, Westminster, to any person giving such infor- mation as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W., or to any Police Station. [ Insert name and address of the Printer.] It is to be specially noted that all printed Bills or Circulars forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office for posting or dis- tribution, whether offering rewards or otherwise, should have the Printer's name and address thereon, as required by the Act 32 and 33 Vic., cap. 21 ( see second Schedule re- enacting sec. 2 of 2 and 3 Vic., cap. 12). APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1— Criminal Investigation De- partment. — JAMES MANCES, alias MANES and CAMPBELL ( see Case No. 32, 20th December, 1901), an American, age 46, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, square shoulders, com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache ( turned up at ends) brown. A card sharp. The warrant for the apprehension of Mances is still in existence, and will be executed if he is found in the United Kingdom, but extradition will not be applied for. The reward offered for his arrest ( vide Notices dated 5th December, 1901) has been withdrawn. 2— Criminal Investigation De- partment. — For forging and uttering a cheque — JAMES AUGUSTUS COVINGTON, age 29, height 5 ft. 11£ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, perpendicular scars front of neck. A native of Westbourne, Hants. Warrant issued. 3.— F Division.— For obtaining money by false pretences— WILLIAM HORATIO IN- WARD, age 37, height 5 ft. 11 in., well built, complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes steel grey, very plausible manner : wearing black coat and vest, black hard felt hat. Supposed a native of London. He represents himself as a publisher and canvassing agent, calls upon hotel and boarding house proprietors, from whom he obtains money by stating he will advertise their business in a blotting or writing pad, circulated at hotels, & c., gives as his address, the Standard Printing Works, 3 Broadway Parade, Leyton. Is believed to be committing similar frauds at sea- side resorts on the East Coast. Accompanied by his wife, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fair, in delicate health. Warrant issued. 4.— N Division.— For obtaining food and lodging to the amount of £ 1 10s. by fraud— — SCHMIDT, alias BAUER, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion ruddy, hair ( bald on top) and heavy moustache ( turned up at ends) light, eyes blue, peculiar shaped head ; dresB, dark grey suit, blue overcoat, spotted tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots ; a native of Leipsic, Germany. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANGLESEY. 5.— Holyhead ( County).— For fraudulently converting £ 270 to his own use, 13th ult., on H. M. S. " Resolution "— JAMES NEVIL USHER, age 38. hen lit 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion sallow, hair ( inclined to curl), moustache ( curly) and eyes dark, rather nervous, slightly knock- kneed; dress, blue serge suit ( much worn). Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Holyhead. BEDFORDSHIRE. 6.— Luton( Borough).— For attempted murder on the Midland Railway between London and Luton, 4th inst.— A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, complexion sallow, full face, hair black, moustache brown, eyes sunken; dress, black jacket suit, blue and white spotted scarf, billycock hat. Information to the Chief Constable, Luton. CA MB RIDGESHIRE. 7 — Cambridge ( Borough).— For obtain- ing 4s. 9d. by false pretences, 2nd inst.— A MAN, who gave the name of G. THOMAS, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion sallow, slight moustache, left leg shorter than right, bends left knee inwards when walking, very talkative ; dress, dark grey mixture morning coat and trousers, new light check tie, cap. Absconded 2nd inst. Supposed accompanied by a woman, age about 35 ; dress, black skirt, fawn colour coat, black sailor hat; and a girl, age about 18 months, wearing red cloak and hat. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. CA RNA R VONSHIRE. 8.— Conway ( County).— For obtaining 30s. by false pretences, 24th ult.— A. C. HEMMINGS ( supposed false), age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., high shoulders, complexion auburn, oval face, hair dark brown, moustache light, eyes brown; dress, dark blue lounge suit, dark and white striped tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots. He represented himself as a civil engineer, and stated that he had recently returned from South Africa. He called upon a house agent at Llandudno, agreed to rent a house, and obtained the above amount by a worthless cheque made payable to self, for £ 4, at the Metropolitan Bank, which was returned marked " no account." Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rees, Conway. DERBYSHIRE. 9.— Chesterfield ( County). — For non- pavment of maintenance arrears — EDWARD MAYNELL CLAY, age 64, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair brown, wears a wig on top hair of which is of rather different colour to his own, full beard and moustache, turniug grey, eyes blue. A retired electrical engineer: native of Draycott, Derby. Warrant issued. 6 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1903. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— 10.— Chesterfield { County).— For non- payment of maintenance arrears— CHARLES EDWARD BIDDLE, age 27, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue, lump and cut scars on left side of forehead, left leg bent ; dress, blue serge suit, cardigan jacket, light tie with dark spots or a dark blue tie with white spots. A collier ; native of Bumble Hole, Dudley. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Faulkner, County Police Office, Chesterfield. DURHAM. 11.— Darlington { County). — For failure to report— Licence holder THOMAS MORAN, alias JOHN ROONEY and THOMAS MARRIN, MARRON, MALONEY, MORRISON, RILEY and BROWN, Office No. 2713- 02, age 70, height 5 ft, 2} in., complexion fresh, hair grey ( thin on top), eyes blue, bracelet each wrist, ring on each left and on 2nd and 4th right fingers, two large scars left of forehead, one on bridge of nose, which has been broken ; inner angle left eyelid deformed. Sentenced, at Northallerton Sessions, 5th July, 1900, to 3 years penal servitude for receiving stolen property. Licenced 6th October last. M a 142. Haa also been convicted at most of the Northern towns. Information to Supt. Davison, Darlington. 12.— South Shields ( Borough). — For bigamy— JOHN WILLIAM CRABTREE, age about 41, height about 5 ft. 5 in., bow- legged, complexion and moustache dark, small tuft of beard on chin, boil scar right jaw ; dress, dark suit, silk hat. A dyer; recently employed as a life insurance agent. Is well known in Brad- ford and Leeds. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, South Shields. ESSEX. 13.— Brentwood ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, between 3rd and 6th inst.— B. E. SPILLER, age 34, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair, heavy moustache, and eyes brown ; dress, black jacket and vest, light trousers. Warrant issued. 14.— Brentwood ( County),— For stealing, 9th inst., at Shenfield, a nickel plated alarm clock ( recovered) ; 1 razor, one side of handle black, other white ; 1 old brown violin, 2 strings and bridge mi- sing, damaged at back, piece of rag gummed thereon— A MAN, age about 60, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair and whiskers turning grey, eyes brown ; wearing brown dust coat. Information to Supc. Allen, Brentwood. 15. — Chelmsford ( County). — For em- bezzlement— Expiree GEORGE JOHNSON, alias WITHERS and JACKSON, Offics No. 2204- 01, age 36, height 5 ft. 8} in., complexion dark, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eye3 grey, scar bridge of nose, left thumb, forefinger, and between 3rd and 4th left fingers, " SARAH" and dot left fore- arm, and dct left wrist. Sentenced at Central Criminal Court, 25th October, 1897, to 5 years penal servitude for robbery. X 444. Has also been convicted at other London Courts. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somer- set, Chelmsford. 16.— Epping ( County).— For obtaining by false pretences, 20th ult.. at Chipping Ongar, a pair of boots, size 8, marked " 10s. 6d."; 1 do., size 9, marked " 83. lid."; 3 pairs girls' boots, sizes 11,12, and 13 ( 1 pair button, marked '- 5s. 6d."; 1 pair lace, marked " 4s. lid."; 1 do., marked " 3s. 7d.")— A MAN, age 36 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., hair and moustache dark, carried one arm in a sling; wearing light dust coat and cap. Appearance of a mechanic. He called at a boot shop and produced a letter purporting to have come from a vicar, requesting that boot3 may be Bent to him by bearer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Epping, or to Inspector Burrell, Ongar. 17 — Romford ( County). — For failing to appear to a summons for wilful damage— GEORGE SMITH, age about 22, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fair, hair and moustache light; dress, dark overcoat, light trousers, coloured neckerchief, check cap. He travels the country in an old van, " S. Smith" thereon, accompanied by a woman, age 61, an elderly man, and several children.— HENRY SMITH, age about 32, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion, hair and slight moustache dark; dress, long dark overcoat, brown trousers, old neckerchief and cap, lace boots; travels the country in a covered van, top painted chocolate colonr, body green, " S. Smith " thereon. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Creasy, Romford. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 18.— Gloucester ( County).— For stealing a pony, cart and harness ( recovered)— JOSEPH WRIGHT, alias HUGHES, age 44, height 5 ft lj in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) dark brown, eyes brown, right side, pockmarked shoulder blade, several white spots on chest, scar back of head, left side, faint scar side of forehead, scar eyebrow, 2 small moles inside forearm, 3 on outside upper arm, scar inside wrist, top of little finger deformed, burn scar back of hand; dress, grey jacket, trousers and cap, muffler, heavy boots, wore an imitation gold ring. A native of Man Chester. Has been convicted at Liverpool, Hull, Bristol, Chester and Gloucester. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Harri- son, Gloucester. HAMPSHIRE. 19.— Gosport ( County).— For stealing, 5th inst., a silver watch, J- plate, " Henry Murray " scratched on plate and case; a South African War medal, Henry Murray, No. 5220 I Com- pany, Rifle Brigade," on rim ; 1 brown coat and vest ; 1 polo collar; 1 black and white tie— THOMAS ORTON, age 22, height 5 ft. 4* in., slightly round shoulders, complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, scar on chest and right arm, carries his head forward ; dress ( supposed), brown coat, vest, and cap, regimental trousers, shirt, socks and boots. A deserter from the Rifle Brigade. Information to Supt. Silver, Gosport. 20.— Portsmouth { Borough).— For failure to report— Licence- holder JAMES BLOW, alias JOHN SHIELDS, JAMES MALONE, MALONEY, DORAN, and McCARTHY, Office No. 2019- 02, age 55, height 5 ft, 8£ in., com- plexion fresh, hair and eyes grey, scar back of right thumb and top of right forefinger, dot back left wrist. Sentenced at Hants County Sessions, 19th October, 1898, to 5 years penal servitude for receiving stolen property. Licenced 19th July last, z N T Y 907. Has also been con- victed at Lewes, Hastings, Maidstone, Newport ( I. of W.) and Brighton ( 6th November last, failure to report, 2 months hard labour, being released from Lewe3 Prison 5th January). Warrant issued. 21.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For obtain- ing £ 25 by false pretences, 25th February, 1902— A. DOUGLAS, age about 40, slight build, com- plexion and hair ( turning grey) dark. She poses as an invalid, stays at hotels and boarding houses, and endeavours to make the acquaintance of Anglo- Indians, especially those visiting this country from Calcutta. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. HER TFORDSHIRE. 22.— Ware ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings at High Cross, 21st ult., a nearly new cotton shirt with blue lines forming squares; 1 blue serge cap; and 3s. 2d.— A MAN, age 28 to 30, height about 5 ft. 7 in., stiff build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown; dress, light tweed jacket and cap, cord trousers, lace boots. A farm labourer; is believed to have served in the Army. A Scotchman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Duke, Ware. KENT. 23.— Ashford ( County).— For housebreak- ing, 5th inst., and stealing a gold watch, old- fashioned, gold face chased, gold hands, key attached to bow with a piece of narrow black braid or small cord : 1 black leather oblong purse with clasp and elastic band, containing a £ 5 Bank of England note. " National Bank. Killarney, Ireland," stamped thereon ; and £ 3— A MAN, age about 30. height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion sallow, very thin face, hair and moustache dark : wearing light dust coat, black soft felt hat, light boots with fancy toe- caps, supposed white muffler. Information to Supt. Bailey, Ashford. 24.— Maidstone ( Borough).— For neglect- ing to maintain his wife and children— SPENCER STARR, age 41, height 5 ft. 6 in., whiskers and moustache dark ; dress, black jacket and vest, brown plaid trousers, blue Melton overcoat with velvet collar, hard hat, light lace boots. A coach painter. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Maidstone. LANARKSHIRE. 25. — Glasgow [ City). — For embezzling £ 85 16s.— JOHN C. MUNDELL, age 23, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair ( inclined to curi on top) dark, clean shaved, eyes brown ; dress, checked tweed jacket suit, dark blue over- coat with velvet collar, wears a curb link chain with a Kruger sovereign as appendage. Native of Glasgow. He left Wigan, on 8th iust., stating he was going to Manchester or Liverpool. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 26.— Bolton( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences at Farnworth— A MAN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion, hair, and moustache ( waxed at ends) dark ; wearing dark clothes, soft felt hat. long dark grey mackintosh, carried a brown leather hand bag. He represents himself as an agent for a well- known firm of pill manufacturers, and induces small shopkeepers to purchase a number of boxes, which are after- wards found to have been opened and other pills substituted. May be found selling cheap medi- cines at market places. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Leeming, Bolton. 27.— Skerton { County).— For stealing from his lodgings at Morecambe, an English lever watch and chain ( recovered) ; 1 pair brown pig- skin leggings ; 1 brown leather handbag ; 1 dark mixture overcoat with velvet collar ; 1 pair deer- skin gloves; 1 pipe ; 1 muffler— A MAN, age 17, height 5 ft, 6 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes supposed brown, wearing dark clothes, white tie, light cap with large peak, tan colour boots, and the stolen overcoat and leggings. A native of Leeds. Information to Supt. Barnett, Skerton. 28.— Rochdale ( Borough).— For embezzle- ment— WILLIAM J. PARRY, age 40, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache ( thin) sandy, eyes brown, narrow features, of good address ; dress, navy blue jacket suit, light overcoat, black hat. A printer's clerk ; supposed a native of Manchester. Absconded 17th January last. Warrant issued 2%.— Rochdale { Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences— WALTER TAYLOR, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar over right eye, fore- head and top of left shoulder, birthmark left elbow and below right knee. A private of the Royal Irish Rifles ; wearing plain clothes. Native of Rochdale. Warrant issued. 30 — Rochdale ( Borough).— For attempting to carnally know a girl under 13 years of age, and cruelty to a child— BAMFORD STOTT, age 34, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, cut mark right wrist, white dot on both forearms. A butcher ; native of Rochdale. Warrant issued. Informationito Chief Constable Barry, Rochdale. LINCOLNSHIRE. 31.— Stamford ( Coutity).— For embezzling £ 16 13s., 28th ult.— JOHN JAMES CARNE, age 34, height about 6 ft., stout build, hair ( turning grey) dark, slight moustache, eyes blue, 1 front upper tooth missing; dress, light grey jacket suit, black hard hat, low shoes. A native of Mousehole, Paul, Cornwall. Has been employed as clerk and storekeeper to a firm of coach builders. Absconded 2nd inst. Warrant issued. Information to Insp. Swaby,' Stamford. MIDLOTHIAN. 32.— Edinburgh I ( City).— For failure to « report— Licence- holder JAMES MUIRHEAD alias PETER SMITH and " SCOTCH JIMMY,' Office No. 48736, age 50, height 5 ft. 4| in., complexion fresh, hair ( curly) brown, eyes hazel, hairy mole left forearm and 2 below right eye, dot between right thumb and forefinger. Native of Edinburgh. Sentenced at Glasgow High Court 9th May, 1896, to 7 years penal servitude for theft. Licenced 17th September, 1901. Has also been convicted at Belfast, in London, and at Edinburgh ( 9th January, 1902, P. of C. Act, 12 months hard labour, being released 9th January last). A dangerous character, who , on former occasion was possessed of a loaded revolver. Information to Chief Constable Ross, Edinburgh. FRIDAY, MAHOH 13, 1903. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAIT OF A PERSON IN CUSTODY. GLA MORGA NSHIRE. M.— Merthyr Tydfil ( County). — Com- mitted for trial at Glamorgan Assizes, 16th inst., charged with having in his possession house- breaking implements — LOUIS CALEB, or KARPH, height 5 ft. in., complexion sallow, hair black, eyes brown, scar over right eyebrow, boil mark back of head. A tailor's pressor; native of Warsaw. States he has been in this country about 18 months, and until about a mouth ago he was employed at Lower Chapman Street, Commercial Road, London. Information to Supt. Townsend. Merthyr Tydfil. mbtombbb PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 34.— H Division.— For being concerned with Arthur Renvoize and others in custody, for leceiving the prcceeds of a van larceny in the City of London, and the proceeds of another on J Division— EDWARD WOOD, alias HALLI- DAY and FLOOD, Office No. 839- 97, age 25, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar over right eyebrow, rims of ears thickened and malformed, rather thick lips, short chin number of dots between each thumb and fore- finger : dress, dark jacket suit, black overcoat, and hard felt hat. ( See also ILLUSTRATED CIR CULAR, Series 65, figure 18). Information to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 35.— Dewsbury ( Boi ough).— For an offence under the Bankruptcy Act— WILLIAM COUL- SON, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- tempted rape— JAMES PROBERT, age 36, height APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— MONMOUTHSHIRE. 36— Abergavenny { County). — For at- plexion swarthy, hair and moustache brown 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, long features, small pointed nose, hair and moustache light brown, whiskers cropped close, eyes blue, addicted to drink : dress, navy blue serge jacket, dark vest, cord trousers, old black hard felt hat, heavy nailed boots. A native of Craswell, Hereford- shire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davies, Abergavenny. NORFOLK. M.— Walsingham ( County).— For failing to surrender to his bail, at Fakenham Petty Sessions, 23rd ult., for till robbery— ROBERT FROST, alias JOE FROST, age 44, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair brown, moustache light brown, eyes grey ; dress, light tweed jacket and vest, supposed cord trousers, small white wrapper, dark cap, heavy lace boots. A native of Houghton St. Giles, Norfolk. May be found at casual ward?, or working withthresliing machines. Stated his intention of proceeding to London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harvey, Walsingham : or to Insp. Lewes, Fakenham. 39.— Northampton ( County).— For em- bezzling £ 10, 17th ult— CHARLES HENRY HIGGS, age about 34, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., round shoulders, complexion pale, long features, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes ( large) blue, top of one middle finger missing; drets, brown suit. A stonemason ; native of Barnsley, Yorks. Has been employed as an agent for a firm of stonemasons. Absconded 2nd inst. Had in his possession a bicycle, 28 in. wheels, B. S. A. hubs, straight handle bars, " G" stamped in gold on front. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Webfter, County Police Office, Northampton. PERTHSHIRE. 40. — Perth ( County). — For failing to surrender to his bail, 23rd ult., for forgery and fraud, at Scone, 26th November, 1902— COLIN CRUICKSHANK BROWN, age 41, height 5 ft 8 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair ( thin on top) dark, moustache ( usually waxed at ends) dark brown, eyes grey; wearing dark clothes, black felt hat. A book canvasser and clerk; native of Scone. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Macpherson Perth. SHROPSHIRE. 41.— Ludlow ( County).— For deserting his wife and child, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Cleobury Mortimer Union — FREDERICK BRAYNE, age 48, height about 6 ft., complexion, hair and moustache ( turning grey) dark, eyes brown, mole left side of nose and on back of neck. An engine driver; native of Coventry. Was employed as a labourer at waterworks at Cleobury ; has worked at Stafford, Rhayader, and Fishguard. May be found on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Perry, Ludlow. STAFFORDSHIRE. 42.— Burslem ( County).— For stealing a pair of blue trousers, with light narrow stripe, 7th inst.— FREDERICK CHARLES SIDLEY, age 53, height 5 ft. ( J or 7 in., slight build, complexion fresh, sharp features, hair brown ( turning grey); dress, brown dust coat, the stolen trousers, black hard hat. A native of Burslem. Warrant issued. 43. — Burslem ( County). — For stealing £ 11 6s. 3d. at Norton- in- the- Moors, 7th inst.— OSCAR LOVATT, alias OSCAR PLANT, age 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache brown, slightly lame left leg; dress, brown suit and cap, lace boots, usually wears a silk neckerchief. A miner; native of Biddulph Moor. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 44.— Lichfield ( County).— For failure to report — Licence- holder JOHN LAWRENCE, alias EDWARD CAINE, JOHN EDWARD CA1NE, JOHN EDWARD CRANE, and JOHN SMITH, CANE, and HARRIS, Office No. 3430- 99, age 35, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes brown, scar above and on left eyebrow and each middle finger, blue dot at outer angle of right eye. Sentenced at Leicester Borough Quarter Sessions, 17th October, 1900, to 3 years penal servitude for stealing money and cheques. Licenced 21st February last. I a 619. Has also been convicted at Willenhall, Stafford, Sheffield, Nottingham, Edinburgh and Derby. 45.— Lichfield ( County).— For stealing, 28th January last, a saddle and fittings ( recovered)— WILLIAM WALLACE VEST, age24, height 5 ft. in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar right knee cap, nail of third left finger injured ; dress, dark suit, white silk muffler, black and white check cap, military boots ( altered to pointed toes). A native of London. Is a deserter from the South Staffordshire Regiment. Has in his possession the South Africa War medal. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barrett, Lichfield. 46 — Wolverhampton ( Borough). — For obtaining money by fraud, 17th ult.— N. LAN- DAUK, a German Jew, age about 23, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, complexion sallow, round face, hair light, clean shaved: wearing brown overcoat, black hard hat, lace boots. He calls upon ministers, & c., representing that he is a missionary. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Burnett, Chief Con- stable, Wolverhampton. ( turning grey), rather large nose, front teeth prominent and discoloured, stoops slightly, turns his toes outwards. A native of Lincolnshire. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Shore, Dews- bury. NOR THA MPTONSHIRE. 38.— Daventry ( County). — For obtaining grocery by false pretences— WALTER JEFFERY, age 22, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue ; dress, dark check suit, grey tweed cap. A groom : native ol' East Haddon, Northants. Has served in the Royal Artillery at Weedon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brown, Daventry. 4 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1908. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— SUSSEX ( East). 47.— LOWOS ( County).— For embezzlement— R. CARLEY, or HERBERT SMITH, age 27 or 28, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., rather stout build, stoops slightly, complexion fresh, hair and Blight moustache dark ; dress, grey suit, sometimes wears a dark suit. A butcher's assistant; native of Suffolk. He left Brighton 9th inst., accom- panied by his wife, age about 40, and child, age about 9 years. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Stevens, Lewes. 48.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For obtain ing, 5th inst., £ 10 by a worthless cheque, No. D51910, on the London and County Bank, Ltd., Bedford Branch, payable to Mrs. E. Ford Parker and signed " Jas. L. Ford Parker."— A WOMAN, who gave the name of E. FORD PARKER, age 50 to 55, height about 5 ft. 3 in., complexion dark, straight forehead, thin lips, hair grey, brushed off forehead, curled at ends, eyes ( piercing) dark ; dress, three- quarter length black cape with cloth strappings, and high collar, black satin blouse, black skirt, rather large black straw hat. She represented to a house agent that she was a clergyman's wife and required a furnished house for 6 months, requested him to recommend her to a good boarding house, where she expressed her intention of remaining a few days, and stated that relatives would arrive from Simla 14th inst. She afterwards induced the proprietress to cash the above cheque. Supposed to have in her possession a cheque book containing cheques Nos. D51905 to D51925. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. 49.— Hastings ( Borough).— On commitment warrant for non- payment of £ 2 16s. district rate and costs— JOHN PRUCE, age about 38, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache reddish, rather small eyes, walks badly ; dress, light pepper and salt colour suit, skull cap. A harness maker. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WA R WICKSHIRE. 50. — Nuneaton ( County). — For stealing £ 18 10s. from his lodgings— KARL DESIDRUS ROSS ( supposed false), age about 28, height about 5 ft. 9 in., round shoulders, complexion sallow, hair ( rather bald on top) brown, front teeth dis- coloured, tender feet, nail turns over end of right middle finger, which is shorter than others; dress, dark brown suit, light mackintosh overcoat, peak cap, collar marked " Harry Barton & Co., 31 Smithford Street, Coventry." He took lodgings and stated that he was an inspector in the telegraph department of the L. & N. W. Rail- way. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Evans, Nuneaton. 51.— Birmingham ( City).— For obtaining jewellery by false pretences— IOHN HAROLD PHILLIPS, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion fresh, round face, hair light, eyes blue ; dress, dark lounge suit, dark overcoat, black hard felt hat. A clerk ; native of West Bromwich. Is a good athlete, frequents race meetings, football and boxing matches. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 52.— Birmingham ( City).— For embezzl ing £ 18 12s. 6d. and other sums— FREDERICK H. HALL, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion tresh, oval face, prominent nose, hair and mous- tache light brown, eyes ( large) blue, may be slightly lame ; dress, square cut lounge suit, sometimes wears a frock coat and silk hat. A gymnasia instructor ; native of Bolton. Is a discharged staff sergeant of the Seaforth High- landers. Will make himself known in military and athletic circles. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Birmingham. 53. — Coventry ( City). — For unlawful wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm VINCENZO CIRQUA, an Italian, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., square shoulders, com- plexion fresh, high cheek bones, hair brown, slight moustache. An organ grinder and ice cream vendor. Warrant issued. •^•— Coventry ( City).— For attempting to obtain £ 4,000 by false representations— EDGAR STANLEY AULTON, age about 32, height 6 ft., weight 20 stones, complexion fresh, hair light brown, may be growing a moustache and beard, sometimes wears a shade over left eye. Is fond of horse racing and billiards. A solicitor; believed a native of Derby. May practice as a veterinary surgeon. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Charsley, Coventry. WILTSHIRE. 55.— Swindon ( County).— For being con- csrned with JOHN BAKER, alias SIDNEY GROVES and BRISTOL SID ( in custody) for stealing ( by trick) a cheque for £ 23 12s., and obtaining £ 17 10s. by fraud— TOM TAYLOR, age about 45, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, com- plexion fresh, moustache light brown, curled at ends; wearing short black overcoat, motor cap ; carried a thick bamboo stick.— A MAN, age 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., inclined to be stout, slight moustache brown ; usually wears a brown over- coat.— BILL TOMPKINS, age 40 to 50, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion dark, hair turning grey, clean shaved. Low horse dealers. One of the above men offered a horse for sale for a certain sum; a confederate then offered to repurchase same for a larger sum, at the same time showing a quantity of gold ; the dupe then gave the former a cheque, which he afterwards cashed. They then absconded, leaving behind an old horse of little value. Baker has been previously con- victed at Bristol, January, 1894, and at Norwich, June, 1902, of conspiracy. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. WORCES TERSHIRE. 56. — Redditch ( County).— For obtaining a ham by false pretences, 16th ult.— FRANK EDKINS, age 25, height 5 ft, 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache light, eyes grey ; dre6S, dark jacket and vest, grey breeches and leggings, light cap. A groom or farm labourer; native of Studley, Warwickshire. He left Studley 21th ult., stating he was going to enlist. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hayes, Redditch. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 57.— Hull ( City).— For failure to report— Expiree BEN GLEDHILL. Office No. 3254- 01, Case No. 51, 29th August last, not now wanted. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 58. — Scarborough ( Borough). — For larceny- ARTHUR WILLIAMS, alias GEORDIE, age 26, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, slight moustache, " F. H. C." anchor, cross, and heart right forearm; dress, dark suit, white jersey. A rag gatherer; sometimes hawks songs. Stays at common lodging houses. Native of Newcastle- on- Tyne. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Basham, Scar- borough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 59.— Barnsley ( Borough). — For stealing furniture to the value of £ 43 — EDWARD DOWNING, age about 38, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, heavy moustache light, Roman nose, wears glasses, addicted to drink; dress, black jacket suit, cap with glaze peak. A musical conductor and pianoforte tuner, lately employed at the Theatre Royal; supposed a native of King's Lynn. He obtained the furniture on the hire system, and afterwards disposed of same at an auction mart. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hal, Barnsley. ( M— Dewsbury ( Borough).— For failure to report— Licence- holder WILLIAM PEARSON, alias JOHN GARRITY, GARAGHTY and WILSON, and WILLIAM FINAN, Office No. 955- 02. age 33, height 5 ft. I0i in., complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes grey, scar point of nose and back left forefinger, lost 4th right finger, anchor left forearm. Sentenced at Bradford Quarter Sessions, 1st July, 1898, to 5 years penal servitude for hirceny ( person), also convicted at Dews- bury, Leeds, and Hull. Licenced 3rd April, 1902. R Y 108. Information to Chief Constable Shore, Dews- bury. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. CARNARVONS HIRE. 61.— Carnarvon ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, for cattle stealing, 20th ult.— DAVID LEWIS, age 37, height 5 ft. 3} in., complexion fiesh, hair brown, eyes grey, 2 scars top of head, scar between eyes, over both eye- brows, bridge of nose, back of right forearm, wrist, forefinger, and hand, 3 moles back of neck. A native of Darowen, Montgomeryshire. Information to Supt. Griffiths, Carnarvon. DEVONSHIRE. 62 — Exeter ( County).— Remanded, charged with obtaining postal orders from Sub Post Offices, by " ringing the changes "— HENRY FEARN, alias THOMAS MURPHY, HENRY HANDS, HENRY SMITH, and JOSEPH BLAKE, expiree, Office No. 1617- 01, age 44, height 5 ft, 1 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown ( curly), eyes hazel, large scar lower part of face, " IN MEMORY OF MY DEAR MOTHER" left forearm, stout build, clean shaved, large head and face. Sentenced at Derby Assizes, 22nd February, 1899, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny from person. Z 41. Identical with Man, described in Case No. 40, 27th ult., and is supposed wanted elsewhere. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jesse, Exeter. 63. — Devonport ( Borough). — Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for obtaining money by false pretences — FREDERICK PER KIN ( Case No. 4, 12 th December, 1902). Found in his possession ( supposed stolen), 3 ladies' watches ( 1 silver Geneva, open face, No. 77059 ; 1 do., No. 101613 ; 1 18 ct. gold Geneva, open face, No. 7820, gold dial); 1 lady's 18 ct. gold dress ring, set several diamond chips in a row; 1 9 ct. gold buckle keeper. Is well known at Wakefield, Dewsbury, Leeds, and Newark. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Matters, Devon- port. LINCOLNSHIRE. tii.— Barton- on- Humber ( County).— Committed for trial at next Assizes, for burglary — JAMES MORRIS, alias HUDSON, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache ginger, eyes blue, anchor tattooed left forearm, rings on 3 fingers of left hand, cross right forearm. A sailor. Sup- posed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Rodgers, Barton- on- H umber. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 65— Peterborough ( Liberty of).— Re- manded. charged with larceny— JAMES BURK, age 42 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 6J in., rather slight build, complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, moustache brown, eyes blue, right forefinger missing, dot tattooed left wrist, small varicose veins left leg.— ROBERT GAL- BRA ITH, age 25, height 5 ft. 61 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue. A fisherman; native of Hull.— WILLIAM GALBRAITH. age 32, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion freckled, hair sandy, eyes blue. A pedlar ; native of Newcastle. Has served in the Lincolnshire Militia. Information to Supt. Blackmail, Thorpe Road, Peterborough. WARWICKSHIRE. 66— Aston Manor ( County).— Remanded, charged with obtaining £ 9 10s. 3d. by a w > rthless cheque — MAUDE CLARKE, alias MARL0W, BROCKBANK, LONG, & c. ( see Case No. 44, 6th ult.), age 28, height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes ( large) light blue, front upper teeth artificial. A native of Handsworth, Staffs. She obtained a blank cheque, inserted the amount and induced a tradesman to cash same by drawing it in favour of one of his well- known customers. Is believed to have committed similar offences at Beckenham, Horsham, and in the Metropolis, and supposed elsewhere. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hannah, Aston Manor. PROPERTY STOLEN. DORSETSHIRE. 67.— Weymouth ( Borough).— Between 27th and 28th ult., by shopbreaking, a gold semi- hunter keyless watch, plain case, No. 111090; 1 do., en- graved, 111091: 1 do., enamel dial, metal dome, FRIDAY, M A H O H 13, 1903. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued)— 61460; 1 do., semi- hunter, keyless, 2304; 1 do., china dial, fancy hands, 1( 3289 ; 1 do., lever, open face, 13633; 1 do., lever, open face, enamelled dial, 1719; 7 open face lever watches, gold dial, Nos. 30825, 44651, 22615, 1794, 33715, 1729, 30032 ; 9 gold Geneva do., gold dial. Nos. 25095, 60120, 43244, 115151,115156,14655, 25093, 36841, 29650; 1 gold keyless Geneva, gold dial, No. 16290 ; 2 do., open face, Nos. 3969 and 95558 ; 9 gold English levers, open face, Nos. 569, 216, 741, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1009, 1593 ( all ladies' watches), numbers scratched inside of watches are prefaced by letter " W."; 130 gem rings ( including 1 3 stone diamond ring, No. 729 ; 1 5 stone diamond and ruby, 727; 1 square of pearls, diamond centre, sapphire shoulders, 726 ; 1 pea pod, 3 sapphires, 2 diamonds, 725 ; 1 leaf of sapphires and 2 diamonds, 724 ; 1 3 sapphires and 2 dia- monds, 714; 1 5 stone opal, 715 ; 1 3 sapphires and 4 diamonds, 716 ; 1 buckle with 2 diamonds, 718; 1 siDgle diamond, 721; 1 single diamond, 722; 11 diamond and 2 sapphires, 723; 1 2 sapphires and 1 brilliant, 713 ; 1 5 stone sapphire and diamond, 704 ; 14 set pearls, ruby and pearls, sapphire and pearls, Nos. 690 to 703 ; 1 single brilliant, No. 658 ; 1 turquoise and diamond half- hoop, 712; 1 sapphire and diamond half- hoop, 711; 1 do., 709 ; 1 turquoise and diamond half- hoop, 708 ; 1 3 sapphires and 2 diamonds, 707 ; 1 star of diamonds, 706 ; 1 cluster of diamonds, 705 ; 1 sapphire and diamonds, ( 554 ; 1 do., 655 ; 1 3 diamonds, 634; 1 1 diamond, 635; 1 1 diamond and 1 ruby, 636 ; 1 1 diamond, 637 ; 1 3 sapphires and diamonds, 645 ; 1 do., 646 ; 1 do., 647; 1 5 stone brilliant, 611; 1 ruby and diamond half- hoop, 612; 1 5 stone dia- mond, 588; 1 square, set sapphires and 2 brilliants, 594 ; 1 5 stone brilliant, claw setting, half- hoop, 576; 1 3 stone brilliant gipsy, 577 : 1 1 stone brilliant, 579 ; 1 cluster of brilliants, 596; 1 basket pattern with stones, 597 ; 1 3 sapphires and 4 diamonds, 522 ; 1 double row of diamonds; 4 large single diamonds); about 60 22 ct. wedding rings, Nos. between 250 and 369 ; about 90 18 ct. keeper rings, Nos. between 300 and 500; about 50 9 and 18 ct. signet rings, set with bloodstones and sardonyx, and shield- shape tops in various patterns and stones, Nos. between 352 and 393 ; 3 signet rings, set onyx, Nos. 273, 274 and 275 ; about 25 9 and 18 ct. knot rings ; 80 gold brooches ( coils with turquoise and other stones; long, set with diamonds and various stones in centres ; 1 3 swallow on bar with pearls ; 1 1 swallow on bar with pearls; and various other patterns, all with Nos. scratched thereon) ; 25 9 ct. gold curb pattern bracelets and 34 9 ct. gold bangles, Nos. between " 300 and 418 scratched thereon; 20 pairs 9 and 15 ct. gold links and 30 do. solitaires, Nos. between " 40 and 111" scratched thereon ; 70 9 and 15 ct. gold pins, various patterns ; 36 sets 9 and 15 ct. gold studs, some set diamonds, some pearls; 100 9, 15 and 18 ct. gold Alberts, various patterns, with tabs; 20 long gold chains ( secret links, Belcher, Prince of Wales, and various other patterns, principally 9 ct.); several hundred gold charms, various designs, bearing private marks— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN, lst, age 30 to 35, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, rather red nose, hair and slight moustache dark ; wearing dark clothes, dark overcoat, black bowler hat with broad brim. 2nd, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, rather round shoulders, complexion fair, hair light, clean shaved, long neck, rather large peculiar shaped head; dress, blue serge jacket suit, dark overcoat, black broad brim bowler hat, box calf boots. They left behind a set of burglar's tools. Description of a supposed con federate of above : age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 7 or Sin. slight build, hair dark ( turniDg grey), mous- tache grey, eyes dark ; dress, dark overcoat, dark striped trousers, dark mixture plaid cap, dark muffler, lace boots. Had in his possession a brown paper parcel, about 20 by 12 by 8 in., tied with cord. He booked for Waterloo by the 10.5 a. m. train, 28th ult. Information to the Chief Constable, Weymouth HAMPSHIRE. 68.— Basingstoke { County). — Between 3rd and 4th inst., by burglary at Worting, a metal watch, very thick figures, celluloid case and a silver chain ; 1 pair field glasses, silver mounted; 1 dark blue ( railway) overcoat, large black buttons, new velvet collar, red plaid lining; and £ 2 15s. 4d. Information to Supt. Hale, Basingstoke. HERTFORDSHIRE. 69. — Hatfield { County). — 26th. ult. by housebreaking at Woodhill, a Punjaub Frontier medal, 1897- 98; 1 Army Temperance Association medal, inscribed " Prince Albert' Own Hussars"; a 2 years Army Temperance Association bar, inscribed " Fidelity " ; 1 3 year do.; 14 year do., inscribed " Excelsior"; 1 5 year do. star, blue enamelled centre; 1 6 year do. shield, lion in centre; 1 7 year do. Maltese cross; 1 set sleeve links, made of 2 anna pieces, dated 1897 ; 1 Kruger sixpence ; 3 small keys; 1 blue square cut cloth jacket, usual pockets; 1 grey double- breasted vest; 1 flute, 8 keys, cracked at mouth ; 1 army razor, black handle, in case; 1 white hollow ground razor in case; 1 pair shoeB. Information to Snpt. Reynolds, Hatfield. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITA N POLICE DIS TRIO T 70.— J Division.— A- black roan cob gelding, age 6 years, 14 hands 2 in., thick set, grey hair on forehead, lump on shoulder, long mane, short tail, unshod, in good condition. 71.— K Division.— 9th inst., a brown horse pony, about 12 hands, white face, medium mane, short tail, one hind heel white, in good condition. 72.— p Division.— 27th ult., a bay mare, aged, 15J hands, black points, large blood gall under both shoulders, patch of hair rubbed off tail, no shoes, in fair condition. 6th inst., a bay mare pony, 6 years, 13 hands, long tail, medium mane, legs clipped, front legs have been fired, " S" branded on near side, in good condition. £ 20 REWARD. 73.— S Division.— About 17th ult., 5 horses ( lst, a dark brown mare, 16 hands ; 2nd, a bay gelding, 15 hands, wound on point of near shoulder ( both short manes and tails) ; 3rd, a brown mare, 15 hands, large scar on near fetlock joint, long mane, short tail ; 4th, a light bay mare, 15 hands, 2 heels, coronet, blaze down face and speck on withers, white ( all no hind shoes) ; 5th, a light bay gelding, aged, 16 hands, 2 white heels, white star on forehead, recently fired on near fetlock). All in good condition. The above reward will be paid by Mr. George Sanger, circus proprietor. Park Farm, East Finchley, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the horses. 74.— T Division*— 2lst ult., a black gelding, age 6 yeirs, 15 hands, blaze down face, and hind APPREHENSIONS. 78.— Berkshire, Wokingham { County).— MAN, Case No. 7, 27th ult., and property recovered. 79. — Buckinghamshire, Slough ( County).— WILLIAM GOULD, alias KING, and WOMAN (— GOULD, alias KING), Case No. 14, 13th ult., and the stolen watch, chain, and trinkets recovered. 80.— Staffordshire, Leek ( County).— WILLIAM BROWNSWORD, Case No. 45, 27th ult. LATEST INFORMATION. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 81 - B Division. — For stealing £ 375— WILLY STEINECKE, age 28, height 6 ft., com- plexion fair, hair, beard ( short and pointed), and 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. 75.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office. — Licence- holder ARTHUR MONTGOMERY, Office No. 3341- 01 ( Tabular Form), 6th ult., and sentenced, 24th ult., at Bow Street Police Court, to 12 months hard labour as MARTIN DACEY for offence against 7th Section Prevention of Crimes Act. 76.— Metropolitan Police District, P Division.— JAMES MCALLISTER, Office No. 1616- 02, Case No. 71, 17th October last. 77.— Metropolitan Police District, P Division. — HENRY JOHN MILTON, Case No. 35, 6th inst. moustache ( turned up at ends) light, eyes blue; dress, black frock coat and vest, dark tweed trousers, silk hat. A native of Cassel, Germany. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 82.— For fraud— WHITAKER WRIGHT, late of 2 Whitehall Court, London, S. W., and Witley, Surrey, age about 50, height, about 5 ft. 10 in., stout build, complexion florid, large head, hair and moustache dark, eyes small, receding forehead, small chin, with large fleshy roll beneath, wears gold pince- nez with gold chain attached, speaks with American accent; dress, usually frock coat suit and silk hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. 6 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1903. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT S3.— N Division. — For embezzling 7s.— RICHARD SAUNDERS, alias HOLMES, age 42, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion dark, hair and eyes dark brown, enlarged toe joint right foot; dress, grey mixture jacket suit, black tie, black hard felt hat". A native of Norwich. Warrant issued. 84.— T Division.— For obtaining money by false pretences— MATILDA WOODWARD, alias FOX, FOWLER, PARKER, and MASON, age 50, height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion, hair and eyes dark, high cheek bones, of Jewish appear- ance. " wearing artificial teeth; dress, dark clothing, black hat trimmed ribbons and flowers. A native of Portsmouth. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. DERBYSHIRE. 85.— Chesterfield ( County).— For failing to report- Supervisee JOHN BARNES, alias G. ROBINSON, ARTHUR KELLY, and J. HARRIS, Office No. 2390- 02, age 30, height 5 ft. 7^ in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grev. scar right side of forehead, each eye- brow, left cheek, and outer corner right eye, ring 3rd right finger. Sentenced at Derby Sessions, 2nd July, 1902, to 2 months' hard labour and 2 years' supervision for larceny. 276. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Faulkner, Chesterfield. PERSON IN CUSTODY. WILTSHIRE„ $ 6.— Swindon ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for larceny— ALBERT DARLING, alUis JOSEPH SMITH and JOB DOWLE, Office No. 3370- 00, age 63, height 5 ft. 9J in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, turning grey, eyes blue, mole back of neck, small fleshy lump right eyebrow, prominent ears, both 2nd toes overlap. Appearance of a valet or groom. Supposed a native of Frome, Somerset. Has been convicted at Swansea for horse stealing, and at Gloucester, Carmarthen, Cardiff, Salisbury, and Worcester. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. PROPERTY RECOVERED. HAMPSHIRE. 87.— Portsmouth ( Borough). — Property, Cases No. 84, 25th June, 1902; No. 60, 8th August, 1902; No. 65, 7th November, 1902; No. 57, 26th December, 1902; and No. 57, 20th ult., and thief arrested. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND. METROPOLITAN PJLICE DISTRICT 88.— T Division>— 10th inst., in a field, at Brentford, the body of a FEMALE CHILD, age 2 years, complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue, well nourished, 3 vaccination marks left arm; dress, cream colour flannelette cape, corded all round, with collar lined white, trimmed lace, pale blue frock made of flannel or nun's veiling, bodice lined calico, pale blue print petticoat ( laundry mark in red cotton similar to 6 or 9), burnt in front, pink- striped flannelette vest. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 89.— Northamptonshire, Daventry ( County).— WALTER JEFFERY, Case No. 38. 90. — Suffolk ( East), Lowestoft ( County).— JOHN FREDERICK GIDNEY, Case No. 29,17th October last. 91— Warwickshire, Aston Manor ( County).— MAUD CLARKE, Case No. 44, 6th nit. 92.— Westmorland, Kendal ( Borough) — MALCOLM CAMPBELL, Case No. 46,13th ult. 93— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Leeds ( City). — Expiree ALEXANDER LIVINGSTONE, Office No. 1773- 99, Case No. 60, 5th January, 1900, and sentenced at Leeds, 13th ult., to 21 days for failure to report. 94 Yorkshire ( West Riding), Barnsley ( Borough). — MORRIS FEELD- MAN, Case No. 34, 6th inst. MISSING. £ 20 REWARD. 95.— Since 19th January last, from Saltcoats— CHARLES S. CAMPBELL, age 30, height 6 ft. 2 in., slight build, hair light, slight moustache; dress, blue serge suit, hard felt hat, dark over coat. A solicitor. He is supposed to have left Ardrossan for Belfast, by the s. s. Vulture, same date. Information to James Campbell, Estj., Town Clerk, Saltcoats, Ayrshire, by whom the above reward will be paid to any person giving such information as will lead to the whereabouts of above. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending March 7th, 1903, with the results, etc. Office No. NAME. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Result. Date and Place. Name and Division of Officer. 1916— 01 ATKINS, FREDERICK Shopbreaking 2501— 02 BIRD, MARY 682— 01 CALLAGHAN, DAVID 1506— 00 COSTELLO, MICHAEL 2024— 01 DURNFORD, RICHARD PERCIVAL 3777— 99 FAULKNER, CHAS. 41702 FELTON, ROBERT 2583— 01 FOX, RICHARD 3441— 02 GLIBBERY, ROBERT 1905— 01 HARRIS. HERBERT ALFRED 2704— 02 HARROW, ROBERT 2835— 02 JACKSON, THOMAS 46794 JOHNSON, EDWARD 3460— 00 LANGTON, STEPHEN 1616— 02 McALISTER, JAMES 3080- 97 MINHINNICK, THOS. 3449— 01 MITCHELL, THOMAS 3341— 01 MONTGOMERY, , JC„ _ ARTHUR 3482- 02 MUNRO, CHARLES 2650— 02 NICHOLLS, THOMAS 1987— 02 NOADES, WILLIAM 409- 99 O'BRIEN, JEREMIAH 3o88— 02 PERRY, SIDNEY 703— 02 POTTER, JOHN 2497- 02 SHEPHERD, FREDK. 3002 - 00 SHERRIFF, ALFRED 3500— 02 3173— 02 SINKS, JOHN TYLER, WILLIAM 671- 02 WALLACE, HENRY Larceny ( shop) Larceny ( goo< U exposed) Drunk, & c. Cheque fraud Breakg. ikenterg. workshop Conspiracy to defraud Stealg. chest of tea from van Larceny ( per.) Larceny ( shop) Larceny ( snatch- ing) Warehouse- breaking Larceny Attd. lar. ( per.) Burglary Shopbreaking Larceny P. of C. Act Shopbreaking Larceny Unlawful poss. Larceny P. of C. Act Unlawful poss. Larceny ( stcalg. milk from doorway) Living on pro- ceeds of womn'f prostitution Larceny Stealg. collection box from 1'. H. bar Burglary Same Name GRACE LEIGH Same Name Same Name Same Name WALTER FAULKNER Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name JOHN BYRNE SAMUEL GEORGE GEORGE WILLIAMS, Same Name Same Name MARTIN DACEY GEORGE SHELDON Same Name Same Name Same Name FRANK BALL JOHN DONOVAN FREDK. SHEPHAIID ALFRED JONES Same Name CHARLES WILSON Same Name 3J yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 12 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 10s. & costs or 7 days h. l. 12 months h. l. 15 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 3J yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 18 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 4 yrs p. s. and 3 yrs supn. 4 years p. s. 6 weeks h. l. 12 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 5 yrs p. s. and 3 yrs supn. 12 months h. l. 2 months h. l. 21 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 2 months h. l. Fined 20s. or 10 days h. l. 3 months h. l. 3 yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 21 months h. l. 21 months h. l. 3rd Mar., N. L. Sess. 4th Mar., N. L. Sess. 8th Dec., 1902, Westminster P. Ct. 2nd Mar., Mortlake P. Sess. 3rd Mar., Guildford Assizes 6th Mar., N. L. Sess. 12th Feb., C. C. Ct. 4th Mar., N. L. Sess. 3rd Mar., N. L. Sess. 7th Mar., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 5th Mar., N. L. Sess. 3rd Mar., N. L. Sess. 2nd Feb., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 3rd Mar., N. L. Sess. 3rd Mar., N. L. Sess. 3rd Mar., N. L. Sess. 5th Mar., N. L. Sess. 24th Feb., Bow St. P. Ct. 4th Mar., N. L. Sess. 3rd Mar., N. L. Sess. 4th Mar., Highgate P. Sess. , 3rd Mar., N. L. Sess. 5th Mar., Lambeth P. Ct. 4tli Mar., N. L. Sess. 23rd Feb., W. L. P. Ct. Known to P. C'. Selbv, C. I. D., G ; also to Insp. Kyd, C. I. D., G. Known to P. C. Ford, 640Y ; also to P. S. Studlcy, 11H. Known to P. C. Staughton. 351W. 2nd Mar., W. L. P. Ct. 4th Mar., N. L. Scss. 5th Mar., N. L. Sess. 4th Mar., N. L. Sess. Known to Insp. Martin, C. I. D., N. Known to P. C. Johnson, 355Y ; also to P. C. Hall, 631Y. Known to P. S. Fswler, C. I. D., C. O.; also to Insp. Stockley, C'. I. D., C. O. Known to Insp. Hurley, H ; also to P. C. York, 22IIR. Known to P. C. Crayfourd, 283J : also to P. C. Webb, 435K. Known to P. C. Oaklev. 432D: also to P. C. Garrard, C. I. D., E. Known to P. S. Smith, 23H ; also to P. S. Pym, 3HR. Known to P. C. Medcalf, 286G ; also to P. S. Hodson, C. I. D. r G. Known to P. C. Ralph, 40ID. Known to P. C. Deards, 141N : also to P. S. Smith, C. I. D., N. Known to P. S. Allen, 51S : also to P. C. Setteifield, 558P. Known to P. C. Ryall, 702Y : also to P. C. Lambert, 24YR. Known to P. C. Evers, 463II : also to Insp. Kemp. C. I. D., C. O. Known to P. C. Backliurst, C. I. D., C. O. ; also to Insp. Kemp, C. I. D., C. O. Known to P. S. Seymour, C. I. D., S ; also to P. C. Miles, 468S. Known to P. C. Atkinson, 287E ; also to P. S. Darby, C. I. D.. E. Known to P. C. Dunbar, 45IY ; also to P. C. Powell. C. I. D., Known to P. C. Fern, 434G : also to P. C. Cox, C. I. D., G. Known to P. C. Moore, 453W ; also to P. C. Thompson, C. I. D., P. Known to P. C. Allison, 567J. Known to P. C. Sears, 683T. Known to P. C. Nutbeen, 285F ; also to P. C." iPittaway C. I. D., X. Known to P. C. Burbridgc, 4291! : also to P. S. Fitzgerald, C. I. D., B. Known to P. C. Mead, 261J ; also to P. S. Beavis, C. I. D., Known to P. C. Atkins, 22DR • also to P. C. Enticknap. C. I. D., F, LONDON ! PHI* T « D FOR HIS MAJESTY'* STA tiosRtir Onici: at J. J. KELIHKII A Co., LIMITED, 99, VICTORIA STREET, S, W.; 33,; KING WILLIAM STREET, K. C.; A. ND MARSHALSEA WORKS, S. B. 5. VSM; I