THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1903. VOL. XX., No. 200G. BGUX< 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should he addressed to THB EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE NEW SCOTLAND YAED, 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. 8. 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 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. &. TIONS. 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 received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted on payment; and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. 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 advcitisements, offering a reward for the discovery 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. (>) The conditions on which it is payable, ( e) The name and address of the person by whom it will be paid. ( A) The name and address of the printer must appear thereon. 2.— No expression must be used in such an advertisement in relation lo [ 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 see. 2 of 2 and 3 Vic, cap. 12). APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— B Division.— Eor stealiner, 21th ult., a silver Geneva watch : 1 lady's gold Albert, brown and green seal attached— GEORGE HARRIS, age 15, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, scar right cheek; dress, grey jacket suit and cap, lace boots. A native of Venn, Dorset. 2.— D Division.— For obtaining £ 40 by fraud— ALFRED WILLIAM FLORANCE, age 40, height 5 ft, 6 in., very slight build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache light, eyes blue ; wearing black frock coat and vest, silk hat. Is fond of yachtiug, and until recently he possessed two yachts at Ryde, Isle of Wight. Warrant issued. 3— J Division.— For fraud— ABRAHAM PAGRAAGH, a Dutchman, age 60, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fair, hair grey; wearing grey overcoat, soft felt hat. Warrant issued. 4.— K Division.— For failing to surrender to his bail at Essex Assizes, 4th ult., for defilement of a girl under 16 years of age— JOSHUA EDWARD ANDREWS, age 32, height 5 ft. 1A in., complexion dark, hair brown, moustache ginger, eyes grey, scar corner of left eye, and on right shin: dress, black and white check jacket, black diagonal vest and trousers, red and white necker- chief, black hard felt hat, lace boots ( all old). A blacksmith. Warrant issued. 5.— 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. (').— N Division. — For stealing £ 140 — BEATRICE ASH WOOD, age 26. height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes grey, walks erect; dress, black dress and bonnet. A native of Norwich. l.— N Division.— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences. — DUNBAR, age 40. height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair light, eye& blue, bad front teeth, large wart left side of nose, speaks German fluently; dress, old black serge skirt with 2 rows of braid, grey cloak, black straw sailor hat with veil, cloth shoes. She represented that she was of independent, means, and stated that her luggage would follow. Warrant issued. S.— P Division.— For stealing, 3rd inst.. a lady's gold Geneva watch, No. 17068, gold dial, crystal glass, chased back, " John Walker, Regent Street," on works; 1 do. Albert, long link and cable pattern alternately; 1 gold fluted cross, about in. long; 1 small gold oval locket, blue enamel buckle thereon; 1 Queen Anne gilt shilling; 1 gold curb bracelet, padlock attached; 1 do. set 3 turquoise and 4 pearls alternately; 1 lady's dress ring, set emerald in centre, surrounded with small pearls and rubies ( 1 pearl missing); 1 do., set 2 pearls and ruby garnet in centre; 1 do., set pink corals and pearls alternately; 1 lady's half- hoop ring, set, 5 turquoise and several diamonds; 1 gold brooch, mosaic setting, with small filigree band— EMILY COLLINS, alias BESSIE KYNCH, MOLLOY, and ELIZABETH NEWMAN, age 24, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, full face, hair dark brown, eyes grey: dress, black skirt, grey bodice, black three- quarter length jacket, black hat, trimmed green velvet bow and large buckle, brown fur boa. A domestic servant ; native of London. Warrant issued. 9.— 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. BEDFORDSHIRE. 10.— Luton( Bnmngh).— 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, mous'acbe brown, eyes sunken; dress, black jacket snit, blue and white spotted scarf, billycock hat. Information to the Chief Constable, Luton. BERKSHIRE. II.— Windsor ( Borough).— For forgery and fraud to a large amount— FREDERICK ERNEST LAYTON, age 37, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair and heavy moustache ( cut rather short) brown, eyes full, supposed brown; slovenly gait, a heavy smoker, usually wears dark clothes and hard felt hat. A solicitor; native of Windsor. Absconded 10th ult., and was seen at Eastbourne a few days later. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Nicholls. Borough Police, Windsor. DERBYSHIRE. 12.— 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. 7J in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey, scar right side of forehead, each eye- brow, left cheek, and outer corner right eye, ring 6 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1903. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— 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. ESSEX. 13.— Chelmsford ( County).— For stealing, 15th inst., a metal watch, metal chain fixed by a piece of hairpin, and key attached ; 1 blue serge vest, size 4; and a South African War medal with 3 bars, " Private John Haynes, Essex Regiment" stamped thereon— A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, whiskers about 2 in. long, eyes blue; dress, dark jacket, wide light cord vest, dark brown eord trousers, red necker- chief, light cap, heavy lace boots. Had in his posses- sion a discharge from the 1st Essex Regiment. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Essex, Chelmsford. FLINTSHIRE. 14.— Mold ( County).— For stealing from their lodgings, 13th inst., a lady's silver watch, plain dial, chased at back; 1 do. silver Albert chain; 1 18 ct. gold keeper ring, Maltese cross thereon; 1 gold dress ring, set pearl and 2 rubies ( 1 miss- ing); 1 black cloth vest; 1 green underskirt, with flounce; and £ 1 10s.— STEPHEN HOLROYD, age 22, height about 5 ft. 2 in., stout build, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes ( large) brown, good teeth, bad feet; usually wears a fawn colour overcoat, black hard felt or fawn colour hat. A steel malter; native of Sheffield. — SARAH HOLROYD, age 21, height about 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, long features, hair ( frizzed on forehead) black, eyes ( large) dark brown, 1 front upper tooth missing, stammers; dress, black skirt, short black jacket, tight fitting, black sailor hat, shoes with patent leather toes. Warrants issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Davies, Mold. GL OUCES TERSHIRE. 15.— Gloucester ( County).— For stealing a pony, cart and harness ( recovered)— JOSEPH WRIGHT, alias HUGHES, age 44, height 5 ft. li 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, 6car 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 Harii- son, Gloucester. 16.— Staple Hill ( County).— For stealing from Horfield Barracks, 13th inst., a brown coat and vest, " Hope & Sons, London," supposed on tab; 1 pair grey trousers; 1 tweed cap; 2 pairs brown lace boots, nearly new; a Kruger shilling, and £ 8—- SAMUEL MASSEYA, age 20, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown, " C. H." tattooed on left forearm; dress, blue coat and cap, dark trousers. A native of Cheshire. — JAMES DOYAL, age 20, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue grey, " J. D." tattooed on left forearm. A native of St. Mary's, Cheshire. Both are deserters from the 148th Battery, R. Field Artillery. May be wearing the stolen boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cooke, Staple Hill. HAMPSHIRE. W.— Gosport ( County).— For stealing, 5th inst.. a silver watch, i'- plate, " Henry Murray" scratched on plate and case; a South African War medal, " Henry Murray, No. 5^ 20 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. HER TFORDSHIRE. 18.— Ware ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings at High Cross, 21st ult., a nearly new cotton shirt with blue lines forming squares; ] 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. W— 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 BankT 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 mousrache dark ; wearing light dust coat, black soft felt hat, light boots with fancy toe- caps, supposed white muffler. Information to Supt. Bailey, Ashford. 20 .— Tonbridge ( County).— For cruelty to his children, and deserting same— JAMES JENNER, age 35 or 36, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., com- plexion ruddy, hair brown, moustache ginger, ad- dicted to drink; dress, grey plaid jacket and vest, cord trousers, brown soft felt hat, heavy lace boots. A labourer; supposed a native of Copthorne, Sussex. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Styles, Tonbridge. 21.— 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, Miiidstone. LANARKSHIRE. 22. — 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 inst., stating he was going to Manchester or Liverpool. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 23.— Leigh ( County).— For stealing £ 34, at Tyldesley— THOMAS DOBINSON, age 54, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown; dress, old black suit, dark plaid cap, blue and white scarf, strong lace boots. A colliery labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cocker, Leigh. 24.— 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. 25.— Blackpool ( Borough).— For stealing a 9 ct. gold ring ( recovered); 1 pair lace boots, size 7, toe caps; 1 silver Afghan war medal, can be worn as a brooch, " John Ingham" engraved on edge— GEORGE EDWARDS, age 24, height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, butterfly right forearm, ballet girl and thistle left forearm. A native of Brechin, Forfar. Is a private of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, wearing uniform. Information to the Chief Constable, Blackpool. 26.— Wigan ( Borough).— For failure to re- port— Licence- holder MARY ANN SQUIRES, alias MARY SPENCER and ADDISON, and MARY ANN HARRISON, Office No. 3016- 02, age 33, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, scar under left eye, bridge of nose, under chin ( right), 2 right forefinger, 1 on right wrist, back left hand, and 1 left forefinger. Sentenced at Cumberland Assizes, 1st November, 1900, to 3 years penal servitude for robbery with violence. Licenced 1st November last. a 21. Has also been convicted at Manchester, Bury and Hull. To be dealt with wherever found. Information to Chief Constable Hardy, Wigan. LEICESTERSHIRE. 27.— Leicester ( Borough).— For stealing, 14th inst., a safety bicycle, " Beeston Humber," aluminium, red lined, free- wheel ( spring broken), " Beeston Humber " transfer on head, monogtam G. R." underneath, rams'- horn handle bar, front rim brake, no mudguards— PERCY CARLTON, age 20, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., well built, com- plexion fair, square jaw, wrinkles on forehead, hair ( inclined to curl) light brown, small eyes ( supposed squint in one); dress, brown jacket suit, vest double breasted, check cap, dark brown lace boots. Information to Head Constable Lumley, Town Hall, Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 28.— Stamford ( County).— 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 coachbuilders. Absconded 2nd inst. Warrant issued. Information to Insp. Swaby, Stamford. 29.— Louth ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 4 10s. by a worthless cheque, 3rd inst. — J. G. SAUNDERS, alias C. STEWARD, age about 30 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion pale, thin features, sharp nose and chin, large mouth, hair brown, clean shaved; dress, dark grey overcoat, dark trousers, black hard or brown soft felt hat, brown boots, carried a small black bag containing samples of billheads, & c. May endeavour to dispose of worthless cheques on the Capital and Counties Bank, Limited, Lincoln, probably bearing the signatures of J. G. Saunders and W. E. Tratt. Until recently he was co- partner in a business as commercial printers and paper merchants at Lincoln. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Louth. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 30— Abergavenny ( County). — For at- tempted rape- JAMES PROBERT, age 36, height 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. 31._ Newport ( Borough).— For failure to report — Licence- holder FREDERICK GRIF- FITHS, alias HINDS, Office No. 3160- 99, age 33, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, scar between eyebrows, " F " and dot left forearm, scar inside left hand, and back right thumb. Sentenced at Usk Quarter Sessions, 17th October, 1900, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 20th January last, a 311. Has also been convicted at Bristol, Man- chester, Gloucester, Stafford, and Hereford. Information to Chief Constable Sinclair, New- port. NORFOLK. 32.— 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 wards, or working with threshing machines. Stated his intention of proceeding to LondoD. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harvey, Walsingham ;- © F to Insp. Lewes, Fakenham. SHROPSHIRE. 33— 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, L idlow. FRIDAY, M A H O H 13, 1903. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 34.— H Division.— For being concerned with Arthur Renvoize and others in custody, for receiving the proceeds 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 ILLUSTHATED CIK- CULAR, Series 65, figure 18). Information to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. stoops slightly, complexion fresh, hair and slight 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. 42.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For obtain- ing, 5th inst., £ 10 by a worthless cheque, No. D5i910, 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. FORI) 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 blonse, 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. D519J5 to D51925. Warrant issued. Information to Major Tea'e, Chief Cons'hble Eastbourne. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 35.— B Division. — For stealing £ 375— WILLY STEINECKE, age 28, height 6 ft., com- plexion fail', hair, beard ( short and pointed), and YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 36.— Dewsbury ( Borough).— For an offence under the Bankruptcy Act— WILLIAM COUL- SON, age 40. to 45, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion swarthy, hair and moustache brown I Si. sHsSt 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. ( 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. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— S TA FFORDSHIRE. SI— Burslem ( County).— For stealing a pair of blue trousers, with light narrow stripe, 7th inst.— FREDERICK CHARLES SIDLEY, age 53, height 5 ft. 6 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. 38. — Burslem ( County). — For stealing £ 11 6s. 3d. at Norton- in- the- Moors, 7tli inst.— OSCAR LOVATT, alius 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, Burelem. • • Sx— Longton ( County).— For stealing 7s. from a boy in the street, 27th ult.— WALTER STEADMAN, alias GEORGE STEADMAN, REID, ROPER, & c., age 39, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion dark, hair and eyes brown, dot back right thumb, mole left side of neck. A calico printer; native of Liverpool. Is well known at West Bromwich, Birmingham, Handsworth. Shef- field, Nottingham, and Hertford, where he has been convicted of similar offences. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. 40.— Hanley ( Borough).— For stealing 15s. by trick, from children, 28th ult.— GEORGE STEADMAN, alias WALTER STEADMAN, REID, ROPER, & c., age 39 to 40, height 5 ft. 4 j in., complexion dark, hair and eyes brown, clot back right thumb, mole left side of neck, wearing dark clothing. A calico printer; supposed a native of Liverpool. Is well known at St. Alban's, West Bromwich, Handsworth, Birmingham, Sheffield, and Nottingham, where he has been convicted of similar offences. Information to the Chief Constable, Hanley. SUSSEX ( East). 41 — Lewes ( County).— For embezzlement— R. CARLEY, or HERBERT SMITH, age 27 or 28, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., rather stout build, WARWICKSHIRE. 43. — 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 Sup*. Evans, Nuneaton. 44 — Birmingham ( City).— For embezzl- ing £ 18 12s. 6J. and other sums— FREDERICK H. HALL, age 30, he: ght 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, oval face, prominent nose, hair and mous- tache light brown, eyes ( large) blue, may be slightly lame: dres3, 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. 45.— Birmingham ( City). — Yor stealing £ 100— HENRY SYMONDS, age 38, height 5 ft. 9 in., hair light sandy, rather broad face, promi- nent nose, watery eyes, wears gold glasses, front upper teeth artificial, addicted to drink; dress, light brown overcoat, black frock coat, red fancy vest, black trousers, black hard felt hat, brown boots. A manager and agent; native of Boston, U. S. A. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. ± 6.- Birmingham( City).— Yor obtaining £ 5 by false pretences, 19th December, 1902— GEORGE WATSON, age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion pale, hair and slight moustache light brown, lst and 2nd right fingers deformed; dress, black overcoat, dark trousers, black hard felt hat. A directory canvasser. He calls upon trades- men, & c., represents himself as an agent for the pub- lishers of various business directories, solicits orders for insertion of advertisements and obtains pay- ment for same. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Rafter, Bir- mingham. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 47.— Dobcross ( County). — For stealing, 12th inst., at Scouthead, a light grey costume, trimmed pale yellow silk lace: 1 sable fur necklet; 1 black moreen underskirt; 1 black felt hat, trimmed black silk and velvet; 1 black rainproof cloak; 1 brown cloth cape; 1 pair button boots, patent leather toes, glace kid uppers, and 1 pair button shoes, size 4, trade mark " Mansfield, Man- chester"; 3 aprons ( 1 morning); 1 black skirt; 1 9. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 1903. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT CevtUinued)- pa. ii- black kid glovea; 1 pink flannelette night dress; 1 green costume; 1 cream- colour dress, trimmed lace; 1 comb; 1 money box containing about 10s.; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, flowered case and half circle on dial; 2 five- shilling pieces and 3 shillings, George III., 1$ 12; 2 five- shilling pieces; 2 half- crowns; 2 florins; 2 shillings; and 2 sixpences ( 1887 Jubilee coins) — LIZZIE DERRICK, age about 18, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, supposed wearing some of the stolen clothing. A domestic servant; stated she came from London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Prosser, Dobcross, Saddle- worth. 48.— Barnsley { Borough). — For stealing fnrnitnre 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 Hall, Barnsley. i'.\— Dewsbury { Borough).— For failure to report— Licence- holder WILLIAM PEARSON, alias . JOHN GARRITY, GARAGHTY and WILSON, and WILLIAM FINAN, Office No. l> 55- 02, age 33, height 5 ft. 10£ 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 larceny ( 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. ESSEX. 50. — Epping { County). — Sentenced, 13th ilist., to 3 months imprisonment for larceny— FRANK ALLEN, age 26, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion fair, hair light brown, eyes hazel, cut scar under left ear, mole left shoulder blade, rash top of left shoulder; dress, light grey jacket and vest, dark tweed trousers, light check cap, side- spring boots. States he is a labourer, and a native of Stratford. He called at a Post Office, and asked for a Postal Order for XI, then asked for 2 more Orders, and while the clerk was getting the latter, he took the XI Order, and decamped. Supposed wanted else- where. Information to Supt. Pryke, Epping. KENT. 51.— Sandwich { County).— Committed for trial at East Kent Quarter Sessions at Canterbury, 7th prox., for burglary— THOMAS KAY, age 19, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, scar right side of neck, 2 behind right ear. A native of Liverpool.— JOHN ALFRED MORTON, age 19, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair auburn, eyes blue, heart and dot tattooed on right forearm. States he is a native of Sydney, Australia. Both wearing uni- form of the Royal Marine Light Infantry. Information to Supt. Chaney, Sandwich. LANCASHIRE. > 2.— Liverpool { City). — Committed for trial at next Assizes for office breaking, and stealing £ 20— WILLIAM BRADSHAW, age 23, height 5 ft. 8J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey; a private of the Royal Field Artillery, wear- ing uniform. States he is a native of London, and that he has been sailing in coasting schooners. — Liverpool { City). — Committed for trial at next Assizes for obtaining by false pre- tences a dark bay horse, aged, 13 hands; set of black leather harness with white metal mounts; a greengrocer's float, blue body, reel wheels, " Osborne 6 Co., 212, Picton Road," on name board; and a set of black twinging scales ARTHUR MASON, age 40, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion fresh, hair ( curly) and eyes brown, wears glasses. A general dealer : native of Liverpool. Sentenced at Bolton, July, 1899, to a month's imprisonment for a similar offence. Information to the Head Constable, Detectivc Department, Liverpool. PROPERTY STOLEN. HAMPSHIRE. 54.— Bournemouth { County).— 12th inst., a dark green jewel case, about 15 in. by 9 by 5, brass handle, double gold lines on lid, 3 trays, containing 2 gold hair pins, diamond heads ( 1 rose shape; 1 lyre shape); 1 silver bird brooch 1 gold bar do., diamond solitaire screwed in centre 3 gold bracelets ( 1 ordinary curb; 1 massive curb 1 chain, cluster of flowers and fruit in gold in cen tre, old fashioned); 1 gold do., set pearls in front 1 do., row of small pearls round each side of upper half; 1 lady's plain gold watch, " M. E. G." en graved on back, old fashioned; 1 gold mourning locket, " In Memoriam " thereon, photograph of a boy, and hair, inside; 1 gold marquise ring supposed set 19 diamonds; 1 sapphire and diamond ring, shape of a rose; 1 gold ring, set diamond; 1 lady's do., set diamond and 2 pearls; 1 do., set dia mond and 2 turquoise; 1 do., 4 pearls in centre smaller pearls round outside; 1 do., set 5 small diamonds; 1 do., composed of a number of small rings, set pearls; 1 gold solitaire ring, set diamond; 1 gold ring, set 5 moonstones; 1 rough nugget of gold ( small piece of red quartz adhering); 1 small gold bee brooch, set 3 pearls, with ruby eyes; 1 gold brooch, 2 bars, " E. G." in pearls in centre diamond at each end; 1 gold swallow brooch, set pearls; 1 do. double horse- shoe brooch, set pearls; 1 do. bee brooch, set 5 moonstones; 1 plain gold bracelet, " R. D. W." in centre; 1 gold curb pattern watch chain, silver sovereign case attached; 2 pairs gold links, chased; 1 pair gold tie clips; 1 lady's gold Albert chain; 1 gold locket chain, rope pattern; several French copper coins; a child's brass watch, set imitation turquoise; 1 floral Venetian bead, " M. E. G." in gold letters thereon; 1 lace pin, made of silver wire; 1 Genoese silver pin, small chain and ball attached; 1 gold brooch, shape of stick; 1 white brooch for shawl; 1 pansy brooch, enamel with diamond in centre; 1 large gold brooch, pearl in centre, photograph at back, and small curl of dark hair tied with blue silk ; 1 brooch, bird composed of small diamonds in silver setting with ruby eye; 1 do. gold leaf with about 5 round red coral beads hanging down centre; 1 gold wire band bracelet; 1 gold bangle, twisted, with one end broken, piece in box; 1 brooch, small, resembling lover's knot, in gold ribbon, one end broken off, can be used as pendant; 1 gold bar brooch, fancy, diamond in centre; 1 gold bangle, round, with knobs at ends; 1 do. crescent and knob each end, 1 knob missing; part of a gold Madeira ring, 2 gold hearts thereon; 1 lady's watch chain, short, long knob at end; 1 £ 5 Bank of England note; 2 ladies' gold rings ( 1 set pearl in centre, surrounded with diamonds ( cluster); 1 set diamond in centre, sur- rounded with smaller diamonds): both with raised centres. Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. 55.— Southampton { Borough).— 14th inst., by housebreaking, a gold watch, old fashioned, winds in front; 1 gold Albert, locket ( photograph inside) attached; 1 lady's gold watch, chased face, French make, with gold chain, double links, attached; 1 do. gold necklace, set turquoise and pearls; 1 do. chain brooch; 3 do. rings ( 1 set rubies and pearls, 1 set turquoise, 1 set rubies); 1 silver plated fork. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. KENT. 56.— West Mailing { County).— Between 14th ult., and 11th inst., at Wateringbury, a pearl necklet, pearls graduated from centre, gold clasp fastening; 1 silver- plated fish fork with ivory handle. Information to Supt. Hoare, West Mailing. 57.— Rochester { City). — 16th inst., by housebreaking, a gold hunter watch, No. 59086, maker " Robert Roskell, Liverpool"; 1 lady's gold Geneva watch, maker " Law Bros., Clapham," No. supposed 12466; 1 silver watch, No. 6565, maker " Jones, Strand "; 1 gold semi- curb Albert, 3 scroll links in centre; 1 lady's long gold chain, foreign make; 30 old silver coins; 1 set gold studs and links, chased ivy leaves; 1 American dollar brooch; 1 pair gold earrings, pointed, drop pattern, twisted wire; 1 pair gold earrings with diamond in centre; 1 gold locket, chased, monogram " FCT" and " M. S. 8." Information to Chief Constable Arnold, Guild- hall, Rochester. LANCASHIRE. 58.— Blackburn { Borough,).— 10th inst., a gold keyless English lever half hunter watch, No. 9239, " S. Goldstone and Sous, Market Place, Manchester," on movement; 1 gold centre seconds watch, gold dial, key wind, No. supposed 11036; 1 18 ct. gold filled half hunter watch, Waltham movement; 1 lady's gold English lever watch, gold dial, No. 38209; 1 do. 18 ct. cases, engine turned, gold dial, " T. Yates, Friargate, Preston," on movement; 1 lady's gold Geneva watch, 18 ct. cases, metal dome, gold dial, No. 53113; 1 18 ct. hall marked double Albert, with seal attached, weight of Albert about 3 ozs., has been roughly converted from single Albert, no swivel at one end; 1 18 ct. all gold signet ring, shield shape head, monogram " W. H." thereon, weight 7 dwts.; 1 onyx oval brooch, gold ornament on front, set pearls.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 30 to 32, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, hair and moustache dark; wearing dark clothing, black billycock hat. Information to the Chief Constable, Blackburn. 59.— Salford { Borough).- Nth inst., by housebreaking, a lady's gold watch, chased back, gold face and hands, No. 52701; 1 do. chain, small round links, small gold satchel as pendant at- tached; 1 white metal Albert, curb pattern, steel bar; 1 5s. piece iu brooch case, minus pin; 1 lady's silver Albert, small square link pattern with charms, Maltese cross, small pearl penknife and padlock made of threepenny pieces; and £ 2 10s. 60.— Salford { Borough). — 16th inst., by shopbreaking, 13 22 ct. gold wedding rings, cross scratched inside of each ; 1 15 ct. gold pin, set large carbuncle; 1 do. set large garnet; 1 do. serpent, set with a small emerald; 1 9 ct. do. set sardine stone; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold dress ring, set large sapphire and 2 small pearls, " 504 " or " 704 " scratched inside; 5 18 ct. gold keeper rings, 2 buckle, 3 octagon pattern; 1 15 ct. do., buckle pattern; 1 do. locket, star on front, set 15 pearls; 1 9 ct. do., set pearls and diamond; 1 gold brooch, large amber topaz; 15 9 ct. gold mourning rings, all plaited hair; 1 15 ct. gold brooch, round, with box and glass at back; 1 9 ct. gold necklet, secret link pattern, without snap or bolt; 1 do., Prince of Wales' pattern, with barrel shape snap; 2 ladies' gold- plated chains ( 1 belcher, 1 square links); 3 do. silver Alberts, various patterns; 5 silver Al- berts, twisted link pattern; 2 ladies' 9 ct. gold Alberts ( 1 double belcher pattern, with hook fastener, other square link pattern with twisted bar); 1 9 ct. gold curb chain bracelet, set opal in centre, stones round; 1 set gold- fronted links, square pattern ; 30 9 ct. gold seals, various patterns and stones; 15 9 ct. gold brooches ( 1 oval, " In Memory of " set in gold on enamel; 1 with Mosaic and basket of flowers; others various patterns); 3 silver keyless lever patent sporting watches, " Turner's patent Chronograph" engraved on plates; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold keyless watch, 18 ct. gold dial and dome, black numerals and hands, chased cases; 1 14 ct. gold demi- hunter watch, blue numerals on outer case, chased on back, intermixed with light and dark blue enamel; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold half- hoop 5- stone diamond ring, claw setting; 1 do. 15 ct. gold gipsy dress ring, set diamond and 2 rubies; 1 pair amethyst earrings, 18 ct. gold fronts, 12 do. backs, old fashioned; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold Geneva watch, key winder, chased cases, metal dome and dial, crystal bezel; 1 18 ct. gold- filled keyless hunter watch, main spring broken; 2 15 ct. gold gipsy 5- stone diamond rings, black enamel on top; 1 lady's silver Waltham watch, out of repair; 1 3 oz. silver watch- case; and 30 silver watches. Information to the Chief Constable, Salford. NORFOLK. 6L— Norwich [ City). — Between 14th and 15th inst., by shopbreaking, 5 silver Geneva watches, Nos. 68421 ( 51), 24632 ( 76), 1961916 ( 703), 1961917 ( 704), 10037 ( 859); 3 do. keyless Genevas do., Nos. 810132 ( 82), 8068 ( 101), ( 949229 ( 1007) Arabic figures); 4 do. Genevas, 2001008 ( 806), 103928 ( 830), " Read, Norwich," on dome, 2243672 ( 1026), 2243670 ( 1027), " Read, Norwich," on dial; 1 do. lever, 17671 ( 239); 1 do. Swiss lever, 97356 ( 564); 1 do. Geneva lever, 1584260 ( 920); 5 do. Waltham levers, 8762439 ( 967), 9363161 ( 1052), 10246681 ( 1180), ( 8929222 ( 1096) keyless), 8088665 ( 1150); 1 do. English lever, capped 520092 ( 1181); 1 do. English keyless full plate, single bottom, " Read, Norwich," on movement, 71169 ( 818); 1 do. English lever, " Read, Nor- wich," on movement, 31821 ( 1099); 1 do., " Read, Norwich," on dial, 120353 ( 1105); 2 silver keyless | English levers, " Read, Norwich," on dial and plate, 516485 ( 1108), 516483 ( 1109); 5 ladies' sil- ver Genevas, 37193 ( 240), 61431065 ( 614), 41765 ( 721), 584405 ( 828), ( 17295 ( 62) keyless); 2 do. Geneva Bissine watches, 60828 ( 1074), 60133 ( 1075); 1 do. black keyless Geneva ( 1112); 1 do. silver Geneva, " Read, Norwich," on dial, 66404 ( 59); 1 do., " Read, Norwich," on dial and dome, 157953 ( 344); 1 do., silver dial, " Read, Nor- wich," on dome, 219307 ( 862); 2 gold expanding bracelet watches, 17592 ( 1162), 17592 ( 1163); 1 gilt do. ( 1073); the numbers in brackets are stock numbers scratchcd inside cases; 16 9 ct. gold Al- berts ( various patterns); 10 ladies' do. ( various patterns); 11 do. 9 ct. gold long guards ( various patterns); 8 do. 9 ct. gold necklets ( various pat- terns); 18 9 ct. gold bracelets ( various patterns), with one of the following Nos. scratched inside: FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1U03 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOLEN ( confirmed)— " 2, 3, 4, 7, 14, 20, 32, 38, 42, 43, 45, 49, 51, 54, 57, 59, 61, 65 2 9 ct. gold bangles, Nos. 17, 18; 45 15 ct. gold pins ( various patterns), Nos. 7, 8, 10, 17, 18, 19, 22, 26, 28, 34, 39, 40, 46, 59, 63, 67, 93, 94, 95, 96, 100, 117, 118, 120, 126, 127, 128, 133, 137, 138, 139, 140, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 153, 154, 155, 159, 160, 166; 34 9 ct. do. ( various patterns), Nos. 1, 2, 3, 21, 29, 45, 50, 61, 66, 73, 82, 83, 84, 91, 103, 107, 108, 109, 125, 130, 134, 136, 149, 150, 151, 156, 157, 108, 162, 164, 165; 17 15 ct. gold brooches ( various pat- terns), Nos. 5, 7, 18, 45, 47, 55, 70, 90, 247, 292, 305, 317, 334, 364 , 365 , 403, 409 • 107 9 ct. gold fancy brooches ( various patterns), Nos. 14, 16, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 53, 54, 59, 63, 81, 85, 86, 88, 97, 98, 104, 112, 115, 116, 120, 121, 124, 126, 130, 131, 133, 135, 138, 143, 147, 149, 150, 156, 158, 167, 168, 169, 172, 173, 174, 175, 177, 179, 181, 182, 184, 190, 192, 195, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 207, 208, 211, 220, 224, 227, 230, 232, 234, 241, 249, 254, 255, 257, 260, 271, 272, 275, 281, 283, 284, 294, 296, 298, 301, 305, 308, 309, 327, 330, 331, 338, 340, 342, 344, 346, 348, 358, 360, 368, 370, 392, 397 , 400, 401, 408, 412; 3 15 ct. gold charms ( 1 bean, 1 heart, 1 whistle), Nos. 40, 67, 75; 30 9 ct." gold seals, charms, and lockets, Nos. 4, 18, 19, 21, 22 23 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 43, 44, 47, 48, 49, 54, 55, 63, 64, 71, 76, 77, 83, 85, 86, 91, 92, 100, 101 ; 2 sets 15 ct. gold studs, Nos. 12, 45; 19 9 ct. gold studs and links, Nos. 14, 22, 31, 36, 38, 40, 43, 49, 50, 59, 63, 64, 65, 67, 68, 71, 76, 78, 81 ; 2 18 ct. gold rings, No. 27 set with 3 pearls and 3 pink corals, No. 286 set with 1 diamond; 7 15 ct. gold rings, set diamonds, rubies, & c., Nos. 15, 17, 28, 146, 282, 290, 461 ; 1 14 ct. gold ring, set 10 pearls and 2 opals, No. 309; 55 9 ct. gold rings, set with various stones, Nos. 98, 100, 101, 103, 107, 108, 113, 116, 124, 134, 136, 138, 144, 156, 167, 171, 173, 176, 178, 180, 181, 184, 185, 192, 195, 196, 232, 235, 241, 261, 278, 282, 299, 308, 344, 354, 368, 369, 375, 388, 389, 405, 417, 419, 420, 421, 426, 428, 429, 430, 433, 434, 447, 449, 459; 18 9 ct. gold shield and heart rings; 1 pin, enamelled George III. sixpence; 1 do., imitation pearl with gold stem; 36 silver Alberts; 3 ladies' do.; 2 silver knife and button hook combinations; 10 silver gilt paste brooches; 7 rolled gold bracelets; 2 blue enamelled glove button hooks; several gold fronted studs and links; all the above are marked ( in addi- tion to the stock numbers) with one or more of the following letters: " h, n, a, i, r, e, C, m, 1, b."— Sus- picion is attached to TWO MEN, 1st, age 50 to 60, height about 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full round face, hair ( thin on top) and mous- tache ( clipped short, turning grey) dark; dress, dark overcoat and trousers, brown plaid jacket, red tie, black hard hat, lace boots, carried an um- brella with bent wood handle. 2nd, age 30 to 35, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, hair dark, clean shaved, small eyes ( deep set) dark ; dress, dark overcoat, black coat and vest, dark striped trousers, black hard hat, blue tie, lace boots; ap- pearance of a groom. Information to Chief Constable Winch, Guild- hall, Norwich. S TA FFORDSHIRE. £ 5 REWARD. 62 — West Bromwich ( County).— 15th inst., by housebreaking, a green Russia leather purse, large, containing 50s.; 1 crocodile purse, gilt fittings, containing 15s.; 1 diamond bracelet, plain gold baud imitation buckle, nearly new; 1 lady's silver watch, back of outer case broken, monogram M. B. thereon; 1 black watch, with months, days of week and dates indicated on dial; a child's black watch; 1 gold curb chain bangle; 1 gold Albert chain, curb pattern, solid silver match- box at- tached ; 1 gold seal, top part broken off, green stone; 1 gold brooch, brilliants set in silver, 1 stone and pin missing; 1 gold brooch without pin; 1 pair gold links; 1 gold pen and pencil, stone set in top. The above reward will be paid by Mrs. Minnie Martha Barber, Beeches Road, West Bromwich, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the property. Information to Chief Supt, Whitehurst, West Bromwich. SUSSEX ( East). 61— Brighton ( Borough).— 14th inst., by housebreaking, a brooch, bee shape, sapphire body, diamond wings, ruby eyes, gold legs and pin; 1 round gold brooch, about the size of a sixpence, pearls in centre, surrounded by diamonds; 1 brooch, made from two gold American dollars; 1 opal and diamond ring; 1 lady's gold keyless half hunter watch, plain case, roses on dial, maker lady's gold half hoop ring, set 5 pearls, large pearl in centre; 1 do., set 5 turquoise; 1 " Boxall "; 1 small carriage clock, in red morocco leather case. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton. 65.— Eastbourne ( Borough). — Between 1st and 11th inst., a gold brooch, strong curved bar, with a spider and fly thereon, fly mounted on spiral gold spring, onyx and spinel ruby body, emerald eyes, gold proboscis and legs, white mica wings, with small dark fleck, spider, brown mica body, supposed sapphire eyes, gold legs; the brooch was contained in a brown leather case, gilt line near edge, lined white satin and velvet. 3rd inst., a single- breasted dark grey rainproof overcoat, sac back, seamless shoulders, slit pockets, 2 inside, with flaps and button, strip of lining, 3 or 4 in. wide, each side, pair of single button kid gloves in pocket. 6th inst, a lady's gold Geneva watch, No. 9838, gold face, chased back, with gold curb pattern chain, tassel at end attached- Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., moustache grey; dress, dark overcoat, plaid trousers, black soft felt hat, carried a small brown handbag. 7th inst., a single- breasted dark overcoat, drab velvet collar, usual pockets, has been torn at right elbow, pair of woollen gloves and bicycle clips in pocket. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. SUFFOLK ( East). Lowestoft ( County). — Between 9th and 10th inst., at North Cove, a double- barrel breech- loading hammerless gun, maker " R. Tilney, Beccles " on barrels, " Presented by Sir Alfred Gooch, Bart., to Frank Seago, Esq." on silver plate right side of stock, bright barrels, " No. 2" stamped near locks; 1 musical clock, about 8 in. high, chimes at half- hours " Comin' thro' the Rye"; 1 round weather glass; 1 trout fishing line; 1 ebony fishing reel; 7 common table and dessert spoons, mixed; 5 white- handle knives and forks. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT £ 20 REWARD. 66.— 5 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) ; 5tb, 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. 67.— 7" Division.— 21st ult., a black gelding, age 6 yetrs, 15 hands, blaze down face, and hind 69.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office.— Super- visee GEORGE FITZGERALD, Office No. 803- 01 ( Tabular Form). 6th September, 1901, and con- victed ( see list of licence- holders, & c., sentenced). — Expiree JAMES DEMPSTER, Office No. 3077- 02 ( Tabular Form), 2nd January last, and con- victed ( see list of licence- holders, & c., sentenced). 70. — Breconshire, Crickhowell ( County).— WILLIAM RUMSEY, Case No. 14, 31st October, 1902, at Abercarn. 71. — Essex, Brentwood ( County).— B. E. SPILLER, Case No. 13, and MAN, Cass No. 14, 13th ins1., and property recovered, 72.— Essex, Chelmsford ( County).— HENRY PATON, alias HARRY TATUM, Case No. 12, 13th September, 1901. 73.— Gloucestershire, Staple Hill ( County).—• CHARLES WICKENDEN, Case No- 22,13th ult., at Thornton Heath. 74 — Hampshire, Bournemouth ( County). HARCOURT, Case No. 25, 21st November, 1902, and bicycle recovered. 75.— Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Boronoh). — Licence- holder JAMES BLOW, Office No. 2019- 02, Case No. 20, 13th inst., and committed for trial at Hastings Borough Quarter Sessions, as JAMES MALONE, for larceny. 76. — Kent, Ramsgate ( Borough). — SAMUEL THOMAS HALSEY, Case No. 27, 27th ult. I! — Lanarkshire, Glasgow ( City).— JAMES TURNER, alias WILLIAM KENT, Case No. 20, 26th September, 1902. 78.— Lancashire, Bolton ( County).— MAN, Case No. 26,13th inst., and remanded till 23rd inst. 79.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City). — GEORGE DAVIES, Office No. 3156- 02, Case No. 84, 23rd January last, at Hereford ( City), as GEORGE WRIGHT, for attempted housebreaking. 80— Lancashire, Oldham ( Borough). — CHARLES ALDERSON, alias WILSON, Case No. 26, 20th ult., at Grimsby. Lancashire, Sal ford ( Borough). — Expiree THOMAS VAUGHAN, Office No. 1978- 02, Case No. 23, 8th August last, and sen- tenced, 14th inst., to 3 months hard labour for larceny. 82. — Northamptonshire, North- ampton ( County). — CHARLES HENRY HIGGS, Case No. 39,13th inst. 83.— Staffordshire, Wolverhamp- ton ( Borough).— N. LANDAUK, Case No. 46, 13th inst. 84.— Wiltshirs, Swindon ( County).— ELLIS HALL. Case No. 33,28th November, 1902. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. 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. APPREHENSIONS. 68.— Metropolitan Police District, Criminal Investigation Depart- ment.— JAMES AUGUSTUS COVINGTON, Case No. 2, 13th inst. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 85.— C Division. — For conspiracy and obtaining credit by fraud— S. T. FREEMANTLE, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( long) brushed back, dark, turning grey, moustache brown, walks lame; dress, grey jacket and trousers, fancy coloured vest, grey Alpine hat. — A WOMAN, age about 30, medium height, com- plexion pale, rather round face, hair brown, eyes dark; dress, navy blue coat and skirt, blue felt toreador hat, black kid gloves. Warrant issued. 86.— F Division. — For stealing £ 46 — CHARLES MARKS, age 37, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion fresh, hair ginger, eyes blue, bracelet in blue ink on both wrists, left little toe recently broken ; dress, pepper- and- salt colour suit, check cap. Supposed a native of London. May en: deavour to obtain employment in the provinces as a cab or omnibus driver. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ' £ — LANCASHIRE. 87.— Blackburn ( Borough)— For failure to report— Licence- holder JAMES WRIGHT, alias PETER WOOD and HARRIS, and EDWARD THOMPSON and SMITH. Office No. 2023- 02, age 38, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar front 3rd left finger, 9. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 124, 1903. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— '• P " and 5 dots back left forearm, bridge of nose broken. Sentenced at Blackburn Quarter Sessions, 6th April, 1900, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Liberated from Peterhead | Prison, N. B., 20th February last, on 2nd licence, ; which will expire 1st July next, a 108. Has also been convicted at Manchester, Nottingham, Derby, Chester, Liverpool, Lincoln, Wakefield, and Glasgow. On liberation stated that he was pro- , ceeding to Blackburn, but has not reported in this town. Information to Chief Constable Lewis, Black- burn. SHROPSHIRE. $$.— Ludlow { County).— MAJOR LONS- DALE, Case No. 24, 7th March, 1902, not now wanted. Warrant withdrawn. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. SHROPSHIRE. 89.— Ludlow ( County). — Committed for trial at Salop Quarter Sessions, 7th prox., for welshing at Ludlow Races, on 4 th inst.— WILLIAM NEAL, alias CHARLES NEAL, ALFRED JONES, HENRY NELSON, and WILLIAM CHARLES NEAL, Office No. 12- 98, : age 42, height 5 ft. 4| in., complexion fresh, hail light brown ( thin), eyes blue, scar back of head, right of forehead, front left thumb, and back left hand, brown mole outside right forearm. A dealer; ' native of London. Has been convicted at Edin- burgh, Central Criminal Court, and Chester. Last conviction at Central Criminal Court 17th October, 1892, 7 years penal servitude for receiving. Licenced 8th January, 1898. I S 1118. This j Man is described in ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR 65, Case 17.— TOM BISHOP WOOTTON, alias THOMAS LESLIE, Office No. 747- 96, age 41, height 5 ft. 6A in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, mole front of right hip. A clerk; native of Daybrook. Has been convicted at Louth, and last conviction at Nottingham, 2nd December, 1895, 3 months hard labour for larceny. 1672. Information to Supt. Perry, Ludlow. ' APPREHENSIONS. 90.— Metropolitan Police District, N Division.— BEATRICE ASHW00D, Case No. 6. 91— Staffordshire, Wolverhamp- ton ( Borough). — Supervisee NATHANIEL BISSELL, Office No. 1419- 02, Case No. 83, 27th February last. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending March 14th, 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. 2994— 00 1 ADAMS, WILLIAM 3285— 02 ANSTEY, RICHARD 272— 00 BROWN, BENJAMIN 618— 99 BRYAN, ARTHUR 3622— 99 CAM P, JOHN 1152— 02 CARROLL, CHARLES 261— 02 C'ATO, CHARLES 559— 02 DARK, HENRY 1913— 02 DAVIS, SAMUEL 3077— 02 DEMPSTER, JAMES 710- 99 DOWNING, GEORGE 1322 — 02 DRISCOLL. FREDK. 1195— 00 FERGUSON, EDWARD 803— 01 FITZGERALD, GEORGE 212- 01 FOL'LKES, RICHARD 3414— 97 FREEMAN, ERNEST 123- 96 GOODWIN, EPHRAIM D. 2415- 02 GREENWOOD, GEO. 2612— 99 GREY, MARY J. 2386— 98 GREY, MAUD 2502— 99 HAMMOND, THOS. 1501- 01 HARRISON, GEORGE 3110- 01 HEWSON, WILLIAM 2113— 02 HUNTER, CHARLES 44- 01 HUTCHINSON, THOMAS 3169— 02 HYDE. SAMUEL 1522— 98 JONES, CHARLES 2728— 01 JONES, EPHRAIM 436— 02 JONES, WILLIAM 36367 KING, CHARLES 683- 3568 2999- 3178- 2269- 2591- 1307- 2101 3214- 1361- 1077- 3257 1162- 2962- 00 LYNCH, TIMOTHY - 02 MANSFIELD, JAMES - 02 MACLEAN, ARCHIE - 02 OSBORNE. THOMAS - OO PHILLIPS WILLIAM - 02 RIVIERE. LEONARD . - 00 SIMMONS, ALFRED - Oo SMITH, JAMES - 02 STUART, CHARLES • 02 TAPLEY, FREDERICK - 99 TERRY, FREDERICK " 2 WARD, WILLIAM - 01 WEBB, WILLIAM - 02 WILLIAMS, THOMAS Forgery & fraud Larceny ( outside shop) P. of C. Act Housebreaking P. of C. Act and falsely repre- senting him- self to be a police officer Burglary ( Post Office) ( a) Warhsebrkng (/>) Malicious wounding Burglarv ( Post Office) Lar. ( ringing the changes) Housebreaking Lar. ( outhouse) P. of C. Act Conspiracy and fraud P. of C. Act Lar. ( shop till) Wilful damage Larceny ( goods exposed) Malicious wounding Larceny ( per.) Larceny ( goods exposed) Receiving Burglary Larceny ( goods exposed) P. of C. Act Larceny ( shop) Robbery with violence Coining and possg. coining implements Larceny ( from inside shop) Larctny ( goods exposed) Possg. countfr- feit coin and battery, See. for making same Unlawful poss. Larceny ( per.) Attd. bousebkng. Burglary Assaulting police Larceny ( from bedroom of P. H.) Housebreaking Larceny Larceny ( from drunken per.) Larceny Falling to report Warehouse- breaking Sacrilege Warehouse- break ing WILLIAM MANLEY ADAMS GEORGE JONES JAMES SPENCER ARTHUR MARTIN WM. JOHN CAMP 15 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 12 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 11th Mar., C. C. Ct. 9th Mar., Clerkenwell P. Ct. 12th Mar., Guildhall P. Ct. 11th Mar., S. L. Sess. 6 months h. l. 9th Mai., Thames P. Ct. CHARLES MCPHEUSON Same Name HENliY WHITE SAMUEL WILLIAMS Same Name Same Name WILLIAM PRICE Same Name GARRETT FITZ- GERALD Same Name ERNEST HARRIS Same Name Same Name Same Name MAUD GRAY Same Name Same Name WILLIAM SMITH Same Name THOMAS FRIEND SAMUEL HIDE Same Name Same Name HENRY WILLIAMS Same Name Same Name Same Name GEORGE HARRIS THOMAS GREEN Same Name Same Name WILLIAM JOHNSON CHARLES WEEDON RICHARD DAVIDSON Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name 3 years p. s. ( a) 3 years p. s. ( A) 5 years p. s. ( concurrent) 3 years p. s. 15 months h. l. 4 years p. s. 15 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 5 years p. s. 12 months h. l. 3. J yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 2 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 6 months h. l. Bound over 18 months h. l. 5 years p. s. 12 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 2 years h. l. 5 years p. s. 3 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 7 years p. s. 10th Mar., C. C. Ct. 10th Mar., C. C. Ct. 10th Mar.. C. C. Ct. 11th Mar., S. L. Sess. 11th Mar., S. L. Sess. 11th Mar., S. L. Sess. 13th Mar.. Westminster P. Ct. 12th Mar., C. C. Ct. | 9th Mar., Thames P. Ct. 12th Mar., S. L. Sess. 12th Mar., Willesden P. Sess, 12th Mar., S. L. Sess. 11th Mar., S. L. Sess. 4th Mar., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 11th Mar., S. L. Sess. 12th Mar., S. L. Sess. 11th Mar.. C. C. Ct. 11th Mar., S. L. Sess. 13th Mar.. Portsmouth P. Ct. 2nd Mar., Clerkenwell P. Ct. 11th Mar., C. C. Ct. Known to P. S. Brown, C. I. D., K : also to t'h. Dect. Insp. Robertson, Liverpool ( City), and Insp. Nicholls, C. I. D., K. Known to P. C. Pearce, 227G ; also to P. C. Grosse, 61G. Known to P. C. Dancer, 252 City Police. Known to P. C. Harding, 108W ; also to P. S. Seholes, C. I. D., D. Known to P. C'. Amon, 605J ; also to P. C. Savage, C. I. D., J. Known to P. C. Cole, 595R : also to P. S. Eustace, C. I. D., K. Known to P. C. Powell, C. I. D., Y: also to P. S. Peilder, C. I. D., E. Known to P. C. Jennings, 101R ; also to P. S. Hancock, C. I. D., K. Known to P. C. Thompson, C. I. D., P ; also to P. C. Gordon, C. I. D., I'. Known to P. S. Haigh, C. I. D.. P : also to Insp. Badcock, C. I. D., P. Known to P. C. Walter Page, 53M ; also to P. C. Woollard, C. I. D., 1{. Known to P. C. Davis, 136B :- also to P. S. Watts, C. I. D., A. Known to P. S. Draper, C. I. D., D : also to Local Insp. Kane, D. Known to P. C. Trott, 315H. Known to P. C. Knott, C. I. D., M; also to P. S. Smith, C. I. D., M. Known to P. C. Pratt, 534X ; also to P. S. Burrell, C. I. D., X. Known to P. C. Tidran, 233M : also to P. S. Neil, C. I. D., M. Known to P. C. Whitfield, C. I. D., V ; also to P. S. Stephens, C. I. D., E. Known to P. C. Cockrane, 232C: also to P. C. Bowden, C. I. D.. C. Known to P. C. Buckley, 358L ; also to P. C. Helyer, 227L. Known to P. S. Mew, C. l. D„ V ; also to Local Insp. Scott, V. Knowu to P. S. Hall, C. I. D.. Y ; also to Insp. Nicholls, C. I. D., K. Known to P. C. Whitfield, C. I. D., V; also to P. S. Moore, C. I. D., V. 9th Mar., C. C. Ct. 12th Mar., S. L. Sess. 11th Mar., S. L. Sess. 9th Mar., C. C. Ct. 21 days h. l. 21 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 21 months h. l. 3 years p. s. 10 years p a. 26th Feb. last, Guildhall ( London) P. Ct. 13th Mar., S. L. Sess. ! 10th Mar., C. C. Ct. 3rd Mar., N. L. Sess. 1 11th Mar., C. C. Ct. i 9th Mar., Warwick Assizes 12 months h. l. lltli Mar., S. L. Sess. 18 months h. l. 12th Mar.. S. L. Scss. 24 months h. l. 6th Mar., N. L. Sess. Bound over 11th Mar., S. L. Sess. 14 days h. l. 12th Mar., Lambeth Ct. 3 years p. s. 10th Mar., C. C. Ct. 20 months h. l. 11th Mar., C. C. Ct. 3 years p. s. Ilth Mar.. C. C. Ct. Known to P. C. Spurrell, 392G. Known to P. C. Burt, 586S : also to P. S. White, C. I. D., S. Known to P. C. Smart, C. I. D, H ; also to P. C. Funnell, 88H. Known to P. C. Field, 325W : also to P. C. Dowson, 117L. Known to P. C. Whitmore, 120L : also to P. C. Pack, 86L. Known to P. S. Williamson, C. I. D., C. O.; also to P. S. Fowler, C. I. D., V. O. Known to P. C. Smilh, 456V ; also to P. C. Carmody, 158C. Known to P. C. Cole, 455K ; also to P. S. Hell, C. I. D., K. Known to P. C. Allwright, C. I. D.. Y: also Ito P. C. Wick- ham, 539Y. Known to P. S. Laing, C . I. D., G : also to P. C. Helton and P. C. McDonald. C. I. D., M. Known to P. C. Hartodg, 45L: also to P. S. Beard, CID. r Known to P. C. Norris, 155M : also to l'. S. Stephens, C. I. D., E. Known to P. C. Worsfold, 406H ; also to P. C. Moss, 137H. Known to P. C. Keys, C. I. D., L; also to P. C. Gadd, 374D. Known to P. S. Haigh, C. I. D.. P ; also to P. C. L'nge, Known to P. C. Murray. C. I. D., Y: also to P. C. Powell, C. I. D., Y. '' Known to P. S. Brown, C. I. D. P ; also to P. C. Williamson, C. I. D., V. , Known to P. C. Butters, C. I. D., Y ; also to P. S. Richard?, C. I. D., G.