POL! PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MAY 1, 1903. VOL. XX., No. 2018. REI GrUL 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOE OE THE POLICB GAZETTE NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 8. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension it sought will be inserted in one issue of the PoiacE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. ... . .. 5. 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 ta 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 no~ t less rank than Superintendent; and if the name of such person is required to 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. 1TIONS. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an o$ c « r 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 Men 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 oasei the officer signing the request for the insertion if 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 receivedno< 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 aecompanied by a conenng 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 sane will be given on application. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. INDEX TO SPECIAL NOTICES AND CAUTIONS Which have appeared in the POLICE GAZETTE during the past twelve months. ASTORIA, or L. CLEMENT, Dog Dealer, 52 Maida Vale, N. W. ( P. G., No. 1862, November 1st, 1901, and 1952, September 12th, 1902.) BEVINGTON, ARTHUR CLAUDE, alias HILTON and THORNTON. ( P. G., No. 1998, February 20th, 1903.) DAVIS & CO., 9 Peckham Park Road, and ALFRED & CO., 26 Denmark Hill, S. E. ( P. G., No. 1968, November 7th, 1902.) DAY, ERNEST, 439 Old Kent Road, S. E. ( P. G., No. 1868, November 22nd, 1901.) EDWARDS, GEORGE, alias AMERICAN FRANK. ( P. G., No. 1676, January 19th, 1900, and 1876, December 20th, 1901.) GOLD BRICK SWINDLE. ( P. G., No. 1898, March 7th, 1902.) HENRIKSON, HENRI, alias HENDERSON. ( P. G., No. 1860, October 25th, 1901.) HOFRICHTER, OTTO. ( P. G., No. 1882, January 10th, 1902.) HYPOLITE CO. ( P. G., No. 1746, September 21st, 1900, and 1876, December 20th, 1901.) SPANISH SWINDLE. ( P. G., No. 1994, February 6th, 1903.) THE CIGARETTE. CEMENT, AND MARKING INK FRAUD. ( P. G., No. 1914, May 2nd, 1902.) SPECIAL NOTICE. Letters relating to criminal business addressed by other Police Forces to Scotland Yard, are very frequently delayed, owing to the envelopes con- taining them being directed incorrectly or inade- quately. In such cases prompt attention cannot be assured unless the letters are addressed " The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W." APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— For forging and uttering a banker's cheque for £ 22 13s. 4d.— TOM SARGENT, age 38, height 6 ft., complexion dark, round face, rather large flat nose, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes dark, of smart appearance; well dressed. Associates with fast women and betting men. Supposed native of Canterbury. Warrant issued. 2.— A Division.— For maiming a mare, 15th ult.— THOMAS ALFRED HEMMINGS, age 18, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion and hair dark, several pimples on face, eyes blue, prominent nose, irregular teeth ; dress, brown tweed suit, grey check overcoat, dark blue striped cap, lace boots. A native of Lambeth, Surrey- Warrant issued. H.— C Division.— For stealing a pin, set single stone diamond, weight 3^ carats, claw setting, " HR A. X." scratched on back ( convertible to stud); 1 diamond ring, set single stone, 2| T'^ carats, black marks, claw setting, flat band; 1 do., set single stone, weight l- j^ g- carats, gold band platinum setting, chased sliank, " | ^ LX " scratched inside; 1 pair diamond earrings, set single stones, weight of both 5 j i carats, platinum claws swinging, " B'S'A L. X. scratched on setting- ANTONIO DE ROY, a Belgian, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, rather large nose, hair light brown, long moustache ginger, eyes bluish grey, speaks good English, talks quickly, mole about the size of a pea one side of nose; dress, dark grey Newmarket overcoat, velvet collar, dark grey trousers, silk hat. Warrant issued. 4.— D Division.— For obtaining, by false pretences, 25th January last, 5 ornamental chocolate vases; 1 pair Flamilli Yert vases; 1 Dres- den box and cover; 2 do. cups and saucers; and a leather handbag — LEVIE DEHAAN, age 38, height 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, complexion, hair, and slight moustache dark; dress, dark jacket suit, black hard felt hat. A native of Holland. Warrant issued. 5. — D Division•— For conspiracy and fraud — KARL SZALAI, age 30. height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair and small moustache black, eyes sunken ; wearing black frock coat and silk hat. For conspiring with above, and obtain- ing £ 53 10s. and a lady's gold ring, set diamond, by false pretences, during March last— LOUIS ANERBACH MOLNAR, alias AUERBACH, age about 38, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, full face, hair ( turning grey) and moustache brown, right hand deformed, fingers contracted, usually wears a glove on right hand ; wearing black frock coat and silk hat. Natives of Hungary. They carried on a business as concert agents at 3 Tottenham Chambers, Tottenham Court Road. Molnar was formerly manager to a troup of dancers in name of Ludowigo. Warrant issued. 6.- ff Division.— For embezzling £ 15s. 3fd.— ALFRED ELSTON, age 28, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion florid, hair dark brown, eyes blue, flat feet, walks badly; dress, blue serge jacket suit, light check cap, lace boots. A native of East Ham, Essex. Warrant issued. 7 - P Division.— For stealing 10 cwt. of scrap iron- ARTHUR BRIDGE, alias CHINA- MAN, age 23, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar back of head, tattoo marks on right forearm and hands; dress, dark grey jacket suit, cap, lace boots. A native of Peckham; stays at common lodging- houses. May be found hawking flowers at Swanley Junction, Gravesend, or Mailing, and have with him a grey pony and costermonger's barrow. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 8.— For making a false declaration with intent to defraud— LITTLE OGILVIE TELFER, late of Mayfield Road, Stroud Green, N., age 40, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion sallow, thin face, high cheek bones, hair and moustache dark brown, stoops slightly; dress, blue serge or dark brown jacket suit, black bowler hat. A clerk; well known at Melrose, N. B. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. CARNARVONSHIRE. 9— Carnarvon ( County).- Yor £ 3 10s.— WILLIAM PRITC1IARD, age 70, height 6 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair and mous- tache grey; dress, brown mixture coat and vest, brown cord trousers, underclothing marked " Car- narvon Union." A pauper; may be found at common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Griffiths, Carnarvon. CHESHIRE. W.— Lisoard { County). — For stealing ( bailee) a bicycle, 22 in. frame, Cycle Components 1898 fittings, 77 gear, Palmer 1902 tyres, Lamp- lugh saddle, rat- trap pedals with toe clips, half- drop handlebars, Bluemel's grips ( black and yellow), B. S. A. pattern left crank, chain plunger brake, transfer on head and back tubes " Black- burn Bros., makers, Seacombe, Cheshire" WESTON, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in, complexion and hair dark; wearing black jacket and bowler hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Liscard. 2 THE P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. FRIDAY, MAY 1, 11) 03. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued )- DERBYSHIRE. 11 - Matlock Bridge ( County). — Yor housebreaking at Brassington, 18th ult., and stealing 1 English lever watch, " S. C. W." centre back outer case; 1 gold seven shilling piece scarf pin ( date, 1804); 1 pocket knife; 1 round pin- cushion, black oak, about 6 in. high; 1 telescope, mahogany in centre, maker's name, and " London " thereon, extends to about f of a yard; 1 silk tie ( sailor's knot); 1 pair trousers; and 1 vest, light colour— WILLIAM NEWDICK, alias JOHN W. NEWDICK, FREDERICK NEW- DICK, JAMES NEWDICK, and JOHN HENRY SCOTT, Office No. 2760- 00, age 39, height 5 ft. 2f in., complexion dark, hair brown, eyes hazel, 2 scars 4th left finger, one on 2nd right finger, palm of right hand and centre of forehead. Has been convicted at Wisbech, Derby, Leeds, Grimsby, Beverley, Bury St. Edmunds, and Chelmsford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Badger, Matlock Bridge. ESSEX. 12- Chelmsford ( County).- For stealing, 15th March, 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, " Private John Hayes, No. 5161, 1st Essex Regi- ment," stamped thereon, with 3 bars ( Kimberley, Paardeberg, and Driefontein)— 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 cord trousers, red necker- chief, light cap, heavy lace boots. Had in his pos- session a discharge from the 1st Essex Regiment. He left behind a dark blue single- breasted over- coat, with breast, 2 hip, and ticket pockets, red plaid lining, large bone buttons, velvet collar, tab of black Prussian binding, supposed stolen else- where. ( See Case No. 13, 20th March.) 13 - Chelmsford [ County].— For stealing, 9th ult., a No. 4 style gramophone and case; small white tablet on gramophone with " Dace & Son, Music Sellers, 21 High Street, Col- chester, and 5 London Road, Chelmsford," also makers, " Gramophone Company, 31 Maiden Lane, London, in gilt letters thereon, oak stand, turn table lined green baize, black enamelled trumpet, with 2 gold lines around; black patent leather case, fastens with lock and straps; 24 records (" Once we were Sweethearts," " Play that melody again," " Amoureuse Band," " Beautiful Star," " Cornfield melody," " Larboard Watch," " Sleigh Ride," " Little Cotton Dolly," " The Country Girl"); 1 box of needles; a concert sound box- A MAN, who gave the name of CHARLES HARRIS, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved, of good address; dress, bluish grey suit, blue wrapper, hard felt hat, button boots. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Essex, Chelmsford. 14 - Southend- on- Sea ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) 4th ult., a bicycle ( recovered)— ARTHUR E. WILLIAMS, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, long moustache light; dress, black diagonal morning coat and vest, light striped trousers, check peak cap, brown boots, wears a badge on coat and cap. He represented himself as an insurance agent. Warrant issued. ti.- Southestd'On- Sea ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, 6th March, a silver watch, No. 95874; 1 silver curb chain; 1 dark cloth jacket, light canvas pockets inside; and 4s.— GEORGE HUNTER, alias SCOTTY, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark. May be found employed as a navvy at sewerage or canal works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. FLINTSHIRE. 16- Holywell ( County).— For stealing a brown leather handbag; 2 white shirts; and 6 collars— GEORGE , age about 20, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, pimples on face, speaks very little English. A waiter or boots; native of Berlin. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Holywell. 11- Mold ( Connty). — For stealing rabbit skins- JAMES McDONALD, age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache sandy; dress, brown jacket and cap, dark trousers. A rag gatherer; supposed travelling in the South of Wales. Is accompanied by a woman and two children. Warrant issued. 18.-/ Wo/ i? ( County). — For stealing a gun ( recovered)— JOHN JACKSON, age about 23, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey; dress, black jacket, brown vest, blue trousers, blue neckerchief, brown cap. An ironworker; native of Wolverhampton. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Davies, Mold. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 19.— Bridgend ( County). — For stealing, 3rd ult., at Bryncoch, a gold chain, small links, dollar in centre as pendant attached— JOHN LEYSHON, age 25, height 5 ft. in., complexion pale, hair, moustache and eyes dark brown, heavy eyebrows; dress, navy blue coat and vest, grey tweed trousers, dark muffler with white spots, navy blue cap, lace boots. A tramping labourer; had in his possession a bicycle ( supposed stolen). Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davis, Bridgend. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 20 - Staple Hill ( County). — WILLIAM WELSMAN, Case No. 25, 28th March, 1902. Not now wanted. Warrant cancelled. 21.— Staple Hill ( County).— For forging and uttering a note of hand for £ 2 10s., purporting to be issued by Symes & Co., Bristol, thereby obtaining a Postal Order for £ 1, No. 702710; 2 for 10s„ Nos. 915202 and 915203, and stamps and cash to the value of 10s., at Filton Post Office, 20th inst.— A MAN, age about 38, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion swarthy, hair and moustache dark, of good address; dress, dark suit, bow tie, and cap. Stated he was an electrical engineer, and that he had recently returned from South Africa. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cooke, Staple Hill. HAMPSHIRE. 22. — Bournemouth ( County). — For deserting his children, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Christchurch Union— ALFRED JOHN HURLEY, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, thin features, hair brown, moustache light, eyes hazel, shot, flags, anchors, and 2 crosses left forearm, 5 crosses and star in centre, back left hand, star, wheel and anchor right forearm, bracelet right wrist, cross back right hand, scar left side of head. A labourer; native of Brighton. Warrant issued. 23— Bournemouth ( County).— For non- payment of £ 5 16s. bastardy arrears, and 10s. costs — BENJAMIN THOMAS FRANCIS MAR- SHALL, age 49, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) brown, eyes blue, birth- mark left side of forehead. A traveller and com- mission agent for a firm of cabinet makers and upholsterers; may be found canvassing in South Wales. A native of Yorkshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. 24.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For felony ( throwing vitriol), 14th ult. — HERMAN BADAIRI, alias ARCHIBALD ROBERT JAMES HENDY, age 20, height 5 ft. in., round shoulders, slight build, complexion pale, hair and slight moustache dark, walks slowly and hangs head downwards, quiet manner, rather vacant look, appearance of a foreigner, is fond of stating that he is an American; wearing long dark overcoat, supposed astrachan collar, dark soft felt hat. Usually carries a loaded revolver. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 25. — Southampton ( Borough). — For failure to report— Licence- holder ALBERT DAVIS, alms JOHN JONES, Office No. 2148- 98, age 21, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, V- shaped scar bridge of nose, scar under right ear, on upper lip, and front right wrist, 3rd joint 2nd left finger deformed. Sen- tenced at Ipswich Quarter Sessions, 4th January, 1901, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 9th ult. bll. Has also been convicted at Pontypridd, Ystrad, Chepstowe, Cardiff, and Edinburgh. Information to Chief Constable Berry, South- ampton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 26. — Hereford ( County). — ERNEST CLEALAND WEBB, Case No. 18, 10th ult., found drowned. LANCASHIRE- 27.— Manchester ( City).— For obtaining Continental railway tourist?' tickets by a worth- less cheque, 8th ult.— ALBERT MILLER, alias G. HOLMES, C. B. CUNNINGHAM, E. MORRISON, WALTER KELSEY, and POL LARD, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., well built, complexion fresh, swollen under both eyes, hair and stubby moustache black; dress, dark grey frock coat and trousers, dark tie, round gold diamond pin, sometimes wears a dark cap. He was in Brussels on 10th ult. and has in his pos- session the return tickets, also blank cheques ( Nos. 198476 to 198500 inclusive) on the London and South- Western Bank, Brighton. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Peacock, Man- chester. 28.— Blackpool ( Borough).— For obtain- ing by false pretences, 13th ult., a black rainproof overcoat, small white spots thereon, chain tab attached; and a motor- car cap of similar material, lady and gentleman on a motor- car printed inside — C. M. FRASER, age 36 to 38, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stiff build, moustache sandy; dress, green mixture suit, Norfolk jacket. Has in his posses- sion a reference from a firm of colliery proprietors, Preston. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Derham, Blackpool. 29.— St. Helen's ( Borough).— For stealing a B flat clarionet, maker Ward, Liverpool— JOSEPH LA WTON, age about 50, height 6 ft., red face, hair and moustache grey. A bandsman ; may be found with circus or sea- side bands. Has served in the Grenadier Guards, also in the Liver- pool Police. Warrant issued. 30.— Sim Helen ' s ( Borough).— For stealing a euphonium with black leather case, maker, " Hawkes, 2nd L. R. E. V." stamped on bell and case— THOMAS CABELL, age about 50, height 5 ft. in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache ginger, turning grey. A. tramping musician; has served in the Royal Marine Band, Chatham. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Wood, Town Hall, St. Helen's. LEIGES TERSHIRE. 31.— Leicester ( Borough).— For obtaining goods by false pretences, 9th ult.— TOM CAMP- BELL, alias FLYNN and FLANAGAN, age 32, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache black, speaks with Irish accent. A. grocer. He opens a small account at a local bank, then rents a grocer's shop, obtains large quantities of groceries and provisions, and when his account has been considerably reduced he absconds with the goods. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leicester. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 32.— Newport ( Borough).— For stealing a quantity of engine brasses and brass bearings— WILLIAM FOSTER, age 60 ( looks younger), height about 6 ft., complexion fair, hair, mous- tache, and whiskers on chin, sandy, of smart appearance; usually wears dark clothes. An engine driver; native of Newport; sometimes works as a fitter. Is fond of travelling; has been to South Africa and other foreign parts. Absconded 7th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, New- port. OXFORDSHIRE. 33.— Banbury ( Borough).— For obtaining credit by false pretences— BERTIE MARTELL, age about 36, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion, hair ( inclined to curl), and moustache dark, sharp features, of Jewish appearance, carries his head slightly forward, cut scar left side of nose, slight cut scar under right jaw; dress, light grey frock coat suit, heavy grey overcoat, cap Of silk hat, wears a gold Albert with sovereign purs^ attached, and a gold ring set heart- shape stone. He advertised in the Stage for first- class artist^ and band for an 8 months tour, engaged over 30 performers, and opened in this Borough on 23r< J ult. Absconded 24th ult.; his luggage was labelled " Waterloo." May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Thatcher^ Banbury. TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 1 9 0 3 . T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. HER TFORDSHfRE. 34.— Hitchin ( County).— For stealing, 2nd December, 1902, a lady's " Excelsior " bicycle, No. 46438, 20 in. frame, old Dunlop tyre on front, new Warwick tyre on back wheel— CHARLES PARSONS, age about 21, height about 5 ft. 4 in. complexion fair, hair brown. Is believed to be employed in the paper trade in the City of London. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Herts, Hitchin. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— S TA FFORBSHBRE* 35.— Wolverhampton ( Borough). — For embezzling £ 8 7s.— WILLIAM HILL, age about 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, complexion dark, hair and moustache dark brown, turning grey. An insurance agent; native of Kiddermin- ster. Is accompanied by his wife and four children. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Burnett, Chief Con- stable, Wolverhampton. SUFFOLK ( East). 36.— 1/ aswich ( Borough).— For stealing, 20th ult., a " Windsor S. X." bicycle, 28 in. frame, 1J in. red Clincher tyres, slight patch on back tyre, American rat- trap pedals, \ in. chain, Perry's free wheel clutch, thumb brake, transfer on head, " The Winner, Clarke Bros.' Cycle Co., Ltd., Forest Gate, London "— — HAEMSWORTH, age 23, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache light; dress, dark lounge jacket, striped trousers, brown kid gloves, black hard felt hat. Information to Lieut.- Col. Russell, Chief Con- stable, Ipswich. SURREY- 37.— Chertsey { County).— For obtaining 30s. by false pretences, 15th ult.— SAMUEL ANSTEE, alias BROCK, age 33, height about 5 ft. 7 in., thin features, moustache light. A painter; may be found gathering rags and bones. Absconded 15th ult. Is accompanied by his wife, and 2 boys, ages 6 to 8 years. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. 39.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing £ 1, 20th ult.— A MAN, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion pale, squints slightly, lame left leg; dress, brown jacket, light trousers, or brown suit and light cap. He called at the residence of a medical practitioner, and in- formed the servant that the doctor had purchased some books and had requested him to call for the amount, 6s. 6d. The servant gave him a sovereign; he then stated he would get change and absconded. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. 40.— Hove ( Borough).— For embezzlement— HARRY MOORE, age about 19, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, good teeth, short neck; dress, long black overcoat, light colour trousers, dark blue cap. A porter; native of Brighton; was invalided from the Navy. Absconded 16th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. WILTSHIRE. 41.— Trowbridge ( County).— For stealing £ 1 4s. from his lodgings at Melksham, 21st ult.— GEORGE BARNES, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, moustache light brown, eyes brown, woman tattooed on one fore- arm ; dress, grey plaid suit, light blue muffler with red stripes, plaid cap, old lace boots. An engine driver; native of Calstone. Mav seek employment on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Tyler, Trowbridge. SUSSEX ( East). 38 .— Eastbourne ( Borough). — HARRY WESTON, Case No. 88, 28th March, 1902. Warrant withdrawn. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 42 — Bradford ( City).— For embezzlement — E. MASTERS, age 32, height about 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion fresh, square features, hair dark, moustache light, eyes blue, prominent chin; dress, grey overcoat, dark suit, lace boots. A commercial traveller; native of Bristol. May assume the names of MARTIN, CONWAY, WRIGHT, or BRIGHT. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Bradford. 43.— York ( City).— For obtaining money by false pretences— J. J. BRIGHT, alias R. J. BRIGHT, R. A. BYLANDS, and J. R0WNEY, age 28 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, clean shaved, short sighted, speaks with London accent, walks quickly; wearing morning coat and soft felt hat or cap, occasionally wears a shabby grey dust coat. Frequents theatres, music halls, and reading rooms. He calls upon proprietors of hotels, etc., represents himself as a collector for the Licensed Victuallers Gazette, obtains subscrip- tions, and promises to insert advertisements. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Burrow, York. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BUG KING HA MS HIRE. 44.— Buckingham ( County).— Committed for trial at next Assizes for embezzlement ( 3 charges)— PERCY STANDIDGE, age 34, height 5 ft. 11 in., round shoulders, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, carries his head forward. A farm bailiff; supposed previously convicted. Information to Supt. Clarke, Buckingham. CHESHIRE. 45.— Crewe ( County).— Remanded till 5th inst., for larceny ( lodgings)— JOHN HENRY VINCENT KNIGHT, age 32, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey; dress, black suit, black tie, black hard felt hat, light lace boots. A native of Sedgeley, Staffs. Has been convicted of larceny at Wolverhampton and Birmingham, and of fraud at Bilston. Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. CUMBERLAND. 46.— Penrith ( County).— Remanded, charged with obtaining food and lodgings by false pre- tences, 20th ult.— ARTHUR TALBOT, alias WOODMAN, ORD, and THOMAS WILLIAM WOOD, age 38, height 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, " A. T.," cross, arrows, dots, and stars left forearm, ship's wheel ( indistinct) back of left hand, part of a bridge on right forearm; dress, blue cloth suit, blue muffler with white spots, naval cap, light button boots. A sailor; native of Sussex. Sup- posed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Bell, Penrith. DORSETSHIRE. 47 - Weymouth ( Borough). - Remanded, charged with obtaining money by false pretences— DAVID JAMES BURNS, age 45, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue, 2 moles left side of nose, anchor tattooed on right forearm. A ship's fireman or labourer; native of Londonderry. He called upon Freemasons and obtained money by stating he belonged to the Lorne Lodge, Cape Town; states he has served in the 2nd Battalion Somerset Light Infantry. Sup- posed wanted elsewhere. Information to Chief Constable Eacock, Weymouth. HAMPSHIRE. 48. - Southampton [ Borough). - Com- mitted for trial at next Assizes for malicious wounding— PIETR0 PAGLIARE, age 36, height 5 ft. 101 in., complexion sallow, hair dark, eyes brown; wearing dark clothes, hard felt hat. An ice cream vendor.— ANTONIO PAGLIA, age 42, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes brown; wearing dark clothes, skull cap. A labourer; both Italians. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 4 9- Ross ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, 29th prox., for stealing bread from a cart- JOHN CUMMINGS, alius JOIIN McLOUGHLIN, age 27, height 5 ft. 4 in, com- plexion dark, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, " M. A. Savage," " True Love," 4 dots, with wavy line under, inside right forearm, 4 dots back right hand, " A. McL," cross under, inside left forearm, dot and cross, " J. L.' and several dots, back left forearm; dress, black jacket and vest, blue tweed trousers, dark muffler, black peak cap with flaps tied at top, light lace boots. A fireman; native of Cardiff. Sentenced at Cardiff Borough Quarter Sessions, 2nd July, 1891, to 3 months imprisonment for wounding, at Swansea Assizes, 29th July, 1893, to 18 months for robbery with violence; at Cardiff, 30th July, 1895, to 4 months for larceny; 8th January, 1896, to 1 month for larceny; 15th No- vember, 1897, to 12 months for robbery with violence; 11th March, 1899, to 6 months for attempting to commit a felony; 12th October, 1899, to 15 months for larceny ( person); 8th February, 1901, to 3 months for living on the pro- ceeds of prostitution. Supposed wanted elsewhere — THOMAS YOUNG, age 30, height 5 ft. 61 in, complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown," eyes dark, cross flags and crown, anchor and heart, " A. Loughlin " left arm, anchor left hand, part of ring 3rd left finger, dot right hand, several cut scars back of head; dress, dark blue jacket, old mole- skin vest and trousers, red, white and blue muffler, grey cap, heavy lace boots. A labourer; states he is a native of Aberdare. Information to Supt. Jordan, Ross. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 50.— Newtown ( County).— Remanded till 2nd inst, charged with obtaining money by false pretences— GEORGE EMERY, alias BROWN, age 39, height 5 ft. 5 in, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, turning grey, eyes grey, mole left side of neck, cut scar back right hand. Supposed a native of Stone, Staffs. He called upon farmers and innkeepers, and represented himself as ail advance agent for a circus, entered into an agree- ment for the hire of a field and the purchase of hay, and asked that the agreement be sent to the circus proprietor; thereby obtaining small sums of money. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Williams, Newtown. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 51— Kettering ( County).— Remanded till 6th inst, charged with obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences — ASHT0N EDWARD GRIFFITHS, alias CAMERON, HARRIS, and GRAHAM, age 45, height 5 ft. 6} in, complexion fresh, hair and heavy moustache black, eyes blue, fleshy lump over right eye, 4 dots and " G" right forearm, anchor left forearm, of good address; dress, dark grey suit, hard felt hat. Supposed a native of Tunbridge Wells or Kensington. He represented himself as an agent for the Britisli School Supply Association. Found in his posses- sion a cheque book, counterfoils all numbered " H 17972." Is identical with ASHTON E GRIFFITHS, Case No. 41, 17th January, 1902 and HENRY GRAHAM, Case No. 16, 10th ult. Supposed wanted for similar offonccs elsewhere. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Andrews, Kettering. 4 THE POLICE G A Z E T T E. TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1903. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 52- Y Division. - 17th ult., by house- breaking, 40 watches, 5 18 ct. ( 2 keyless 104505, 104506; 2 demi- hunters, 9665, 935; 1 lever hunter, 65038); 16 14 ct. ( 11 open face, 110235, 83806, 76861, 70726, 101169, 50698, 17119, 71404 , 2291, 2292, 119834); 5 9 ct. ( 3 keyless hunters, 27, 29, 30; 1 keywinder, 15092); 4 keyless, 77311, 78919, 78003,77969; 1 9 ct. demi- hunter, 22 ( ladies'); 6 gentlemen's; 414 ct. ( 1 lever 83829; 2 demi- hunter, 949, 122; 1 open face, 83892); 2 9 ct. ( 1 lever, 61139,1 open face, 173177); 2 14 ct. bracelets, 1031 and 154765; 6 sovereign- purses and 1 matchbox, plain, chased, and engraved patterns; 30 9 and 15 ct. necklets; 80 brooches, various patterns; 9 sets brooches and earrings, set pearls, turquoise, rubies, etc.; 95 pairs earrings ( 80 set various stones; 15 hoop pattern); 50 seals and compasses, various patterns; 36 charms and lockets, various patterns; 68 watch chains ( Alberts, long guards, and lady's short); 62 bracelets ( 32 chain, 30 stiff band); 20 pen and pencil- cases; 16 pairs links ( 6 pairs 15 and 18 ct.; 10 pairs 9 ct.); 6 sets links and studs ( 4 9 ct., 215 ct.); 279 rings, 40 18 ct., set diamonds; 82 wedding ( 41 22 ct., 41 9 ct.); 75 9 ct. keepers, chased; 82 signet; 9 sets links and studs; 30 pairs links; 8 collar studs; 8 sets studs; 10 15 ct. pins and studs, set diamonds; 3 18 ct. diamond cluster pins and studs; 4 pairs diamond earrings; 2 diamond brooches, shamrock pattern; about 250 pins, 9, 15 and 18 ct., set diamonds, rubies and pearls; 5 eye- glass chains; and 72 9 ct. gem and paste rings ( all gold, and marked by one or more of the following letters, S T O P K NID E R); 5 ladies' 14 ct. gold watches ( 2 demi- hunters, 64 and 948,2 keyless hunters, 09 and 983, 1 keyless demi- hunter, 70645); 6 ladies' silver keyless, 22415, 16278, 22816, 22416, 57962, and 22815; 1 lady's keyless hunter, 3608; 9 lady's key- winders 60456, 6579, 15857, 15858, 62300, 62337, 62302, 48962, 10694; 2 ladies' oxidised; 4 do. enamelled ( brooches attached), 87901, 87903, 9643, and 9780; 25 silver key- winders, 15855, 15856, 22631, 22633, 22750, 39038, 39164, 598118, 598129, 598122, 598121, 8268, 598132, 4518, 811, 30771, 30802, 1944 7, 19479,20780,42041, 22639, 20800, 42430, 598 1 36; 1 open face, 598168; 2 keyless lever, 876636, 87687; 17 keyless silver, 182932, 183021, 183045, 87636, 87769, 41905, 41906, 41907, 41908, 183017, 183018, 74441, 87701, 36610, 39037, 598149, 74461 ; 2 silver keyless calen- dars, 24371, 24390; 3 English levers, 2857, 380179, 1597; 3 keyless hunters, 22779, 47039,39008; 1 silver Waltham, 894; 1 metal key- less, 140; 3 nickel do.; 5 oxidised do.; 2 ladies' do. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. HEREFORDSHIRE. 53- Hereford ( County).- 21st ult., by housebreaking at Breinton, an open- face silver verge watch, " W. J. Farthing, Duddington," inside case, with steel chain, old silver coins on chain, and 3 watch keys attached; 1 old muzzle- loading horse pistol, about 14 in. long. Information to Supt. Cope, Hereford. HERTFORDSHIRE. M- Hemel Hempstead ( County).— 21st ult, at King's Langley, a " Celeripede" bicycle, 27 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, free wheel, half dropped handlebars, cork tips, Crabbe front, Bow- den back brake, Palmer tyres, plated rims, B. S. A. fittings, Lucas King of the Road lamp, Chalice bell. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hempstead. KENT. ti - Ramsgate ( Borough). - 20th ult., from a fishing smack in Ramsgate Harbour, 4 pairs blue knitted stockings, 3 pairs marked " F. K," and one pair marked " F. E."; 1 blue knitted Guernsey; 2 pairs brown fearnought trousers ( 3 buttons sewn with white whip- cord on back of one pair); 1 pair white knitted drawers, marked " F. E." in red on band; 3 £ lb. packets of tobacco- Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 21, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, com- plexion pale, small face. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Rams- gate. OXFORDSHIRE. M- Henloy ( County).- mh ult., from a budding in course of erection at Shiplake, a carpenter's basket with cord; 2 handsaws (" Spear and Jackson, silver steel" engraved on blade, and a small round hole in handle of one, handle of other has been broken and bound with string); 1 panel do.; 1 tenon do.; 1 § in. scribing gouge; 1 J in. do.; 1 1J in. chisel; 1 1 in. do.; 1 4 in. do.; 1 pair of compasses; 1 boxwood gauge; 1 copper oil can; 2 gimlets; 2 bradawls; 1 trying plane; 1 jack do.; 1 smoothing do.; 1 carpenter's hammer; and 2 files. Most of the tools have " F. Griffin " stamped thereon— Suspicion is attached to A" MAN, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and heavy moustache dark, turning grey, addicted to drink; dress, dark three- quarter length coat, dark vest, grey mixture or check tweed trousers, old boots, may be wearing a black hard felt hat. A carpenter; native of Southend- on- Sea. Information to Supt. Sorrell, Henley- on- Thames. SUFFOLK ( East). 57— Stowmarket ( County).— 18th ult., by shopbreaking at Botesdale, 5 " King- of- the- Road" bicycle bells, Lucas make, No. 61; 5 sterling silver bicycle bells; 4 silver- plated gas lamps, " The Day- light"; 1 do. oil; 5 bicycle wrenches, " The Wake- field "; 5 do. " The Diamond "; 6 Chilian silver spoons, marked " S. H."; 9 metal teaspoons; 6 imitation gold rings; 1 small plated toy revolver, 6 chambers, trigger spring broken. Information to Supt. Page, Stowmarket. SUSSEX ( East). 58.— Brighton ( Borough).— Since 13th ult., 2 silver table spoons, marked " P "; 1 silver- plated do., marked " P"; 4 do., marked " W"; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold ring, set 3 diamonds; 3 ladies' gold rings ( 1 set 4 pearls and ruby; 1 set 5 pearls; 1 9 ct. plaited); 1 gold curb bracelet, padlock and safety chain attached; 1 lady's gold keyless half- hunter watch, No. 174249, maker " Johnson, 54, Thread- needle Street," engraved on dome, attached to a small gold curb pattern brooch; 1 old silver keyless watch, " E. Hill, 4th Hussars," scratched on dome; 1 Waltham lever watch, No. 160 or 956872; 1 lady's silver watch, No. 85375. Information to Chief Constable Gentle, Brighton. WORCES TERSHIRE. £ 20 REWARD. 59.— Worcester ( County). — 16th ult., at Crowle Races, a gold lever watch, No. 7919, mono- gram " A. W. G." on outside case, maker " Clerke" in- side; long gold Albert chain, long links, plain bar attached— Suspicion is attached to THREE MEN, 1st, age 25 to 27, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, Roman nose, slight moustache light; wear- ing dark grey covert coat, black bowler shiny hat. 2nd, age about 34, height about 5 ft. 10 in., of Jewish appearance; dress, dark clothes, black bowler hat. 3rd, age about 27, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., wearing dark covert coat, black hard hat, brown boots. The above reward will be paid by A. W. Gadesden, Esq., Froxmer Court, near Worcester, 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 Deputy Chief Constable Wasley, County Police Office, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). GO.— Hull ( City).— Between 19th and 20th March, 9 gold English lever watches, Nos. 476031, 52543, 32726, 494755, 504943, 52909, 119715, 143596, gold filled No. 142959; 2 ladies' do., Nos. 297104, 38400; 16 gold Swiss watches, Nos. 33034, 219862, 71272, 67159, 51486, 222606, 128992, 72047, 63206, 722122, 68724, 5028, 7692, 55132, 338, 311 ; 23 ladies' do., Nos. 159550, 30842, 139672, 102874, 5768, 18807, 139671, 129909, 139674, 222317, 35730, 125337, 201186, 26994, 100955, 170099, 110008, 16742, 32858, 158917, 132157, 128631, 104833; 30 gold Alberts, various patterns; 12 or 14 long gold guards, various patterns; 128 rings, various patterns; 130 keeper do. All have private marks thereon. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 61.— Bradford ( City).— Since 9th ult., a lady's gold Geneva watch, No. 9401, white dial; 1 do. half hunter lever watch, No. 62185, maker T. Russell, " E. T." in monogram on back; 1 fancy pattern gold guard, with pendant locket, horse- shoe shape, with hair; 1 gold round brooch, with star in centre; 1 pair of gold earrings to match; 1 gold cameo oval brooch, glass at back, with hair; 1 pair of earrings to match; 1 gold brooch, old pattern, set with topaz; 1 gold enamelled mourn- ing brooch, with inscription on back, including the name of " Trout " ; 1 spade guinea, dated 1797 ; 1 lady's half hoop gold mourning ring, set with 5 pearls, with inscription, " In memory of my mamma, etc." thereon; 1 lady's gold mourning ring, set diamond and 4 pearls; 1 do., set with 4 small pearls; 1 lady's gold ring, enamelled with forget- me- nots; 1 do. buckle ring, set 3 small pearls; 1 do. curb ring, transformed from a wed- ding ring; 1 do. ring, set with 3 small pearls and emeralds; 1 do. " regard" ring, set 6 small stones; 1 gold band bracelet, J- in wide, chased ivy pattern, fastens with snap; 1 old gold lever watch, white dial, one pointer and glass broken; 1 gold fob chain, fetter and link pattern; 1 gold horseshoe brooch; 2 narrow chain brace- lets; 1 lady's mourning ring, transformed from a wedding ring, set pearl in centre; 1 15 ct. gold pin, set diamond in centre, in a case which was marked " Bond, Victoria Street, Morecambe"; 1 9 ct. gold ring, set garnet; 1 lady's 9 ct. gold ring, set opal and brilliants; 1 lady's silver keyless watch, gold hands and numerals, Pattorini and Sons, Bradford, makers; 1 silver curb Albert, minus crossbar; 1 silver medal with gold centre; 1 silver lever watch, centre seconds, white dial, gold hands, plain case which is slightly indented; 1 18 ct. gold brooch, l^ in. long, crescent shape, with pearl in centre; 1 do. claw ring, set 3 sap- phires and 2 diamonds; 1 plain gold ring, set S rubies ( centre missing) ; 1 silver Albert, fetter and link pattern, with medal in shape of Maltese cross, surrounded with acorn wreath, " Aumerite " thereon ; 1 Jubilee medal; a metal match box, with horseshoe on front, " George Breare, Bradford," engraved thereon ; 1 old silver lever watch, out of repair; 1 gold brooch, in. long, set with Z rubies and diamond; 1 long amber brooch, set 5 stones; 1 silver brooch, " D. R. C. C." thereon; L do., floral design; 3 do., long pattern; 1 silver- Geneva watch, gold dial; 1 lady's gold Geneva watch, No. 12650, had attached a long gold guard with locket, key, and other trinkets as pendants; 1 gold brooch, in. long, set rubies; 1 gold dress ring, set diamonds and rubies; 1 golcJ- wedding ring; 1 metal watch, and chain with 2 keys attached; 1 gold brooch with diamond id- centre; 1 do., set 3 large garnets; 1 do., twisted pattern; 1 lady's gold keyless watch marked " S. S." on back of case, with long gold guard attached ; 1 gold oval pin, with diamond in centre ; 12 silver knives and forks, with ivory handles; X gold bangle, set with pearls and sapphires; X lady's old silver watch; 1 pair of old gold ear- rings; 1 pair of do. crescent shape; 1 silver Geneva watch, " H. S." in monogram, glass broken and minus minute hand.— Suspicion is attached to FOUR MEN, 1st, age about 40, height 5 ft. T or 8 in., full round face; wore dark mixture cap » , white muffler. 2nd, age about 50, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in. ; wearing dark mixture suit. 3rd, ag€ S about 26, height 5 ft. 7 to 9 in.; wearing dark ( tight fitting) jacket and vest, moleskin trousers, cap. 4th, height 5 ft. 10 in. to 6 ft., well built, light moustache, of military appearance; dress, mixture jacket, tight fitting trousers, and dark brown cap. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Bradford. PROPERTY RECOVERED. SUSSEX ( East). 62. — Eastbourne ( Borough). — Brooch, engraved " Mrs. Mary Ann Cheel" and the 2 Rhine stones brooches, Case No. 54,6th March last, and thief arrested. 63.— Eastbourne ( Borough). — Diamond star brooch, Case No. 66, 24th nit. PROPERTY FOUND. S TA FFORDSHIRE. 64.— Hanfey ( Borough).— Offered in pledge> a silver English lever watch, No. 80607, bold dial' black numerals, imitation gold fingers, steel sunfe seconds, " F. C." and " 607 " on back of outer case. Information to Chief Constable Cartel", Hanley. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 65.— v Division.— 13th ult., a bay mare, age 6 years, 15 hands, star on forehead and one hind leg white, in good condition ( cannot be shod unles^ slung-) ; a set of brass- mounted harness, " F. C." o*^ blinkers, and a dark blue Ralli car, picked out red, rubber tyres, cushions and back- rest covered wit- 1^ blue cloth, 2 steps on near side, 1 on off side— Bv- A MAN, age about 26, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., cou- » ^ plexion, hair and moustache dark, of Jewis^ appearance; wearing light box- cloth overcoat: black hard felt hat. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office:, New Scotland Yard, S. W. F R I D A Y , M A Y 1, 1 9 03 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND BUCKING HA IMS HIRE. 66.— High Wycombe ( County). — 24th ult., in an exhausted condition, by the roadside— A WOMAN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., • eomplexion dark-, hair black ( long fringe) turning grey, eyes brown; dress, green cloth skirt with 2 rows of fancy braid in front, black sateen tucked blouse, waistbelt to match with white metal clasp, imitation black fur cape with deep collar, black sailor hat, nearly new, with red lining, old lace boots with canvas lining, wearing a wedding ring; had with her a black umbrella, white handle with Chinese figures thereon. She states she belongs to the West of England, that her husband died 3 years ago, and that she has sisters and a brother, but refuses to give any further account of herself. Information to Supt. Summers, High Wycombe. APPREHENSIONS. 67.— Metropolitan Police District, Criminal investigation Depart- ment m— FRANCIS JOHN BRADLEY, Case No. 3, 10th October, 1902. 68.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office. — SAMUEL SMITH, Office No. 2672- 01, Tabular Form 3rd ult. ( see list of Licence- holders re- con- victed, 24th ult.). 69.— Metropolitan Police District, A Division.— EDWIN PERRY, Case No. 2, 27th March last. 70.— City of Londonm— R- GRIFFITHS, Case No. 76, 27th March last. 71. — Denbighshire , Wrexham ( County).— JANE DAVIDSON, Office No. 2852- 99, Case No. 10, 23rd January last, and sentenced 18th ult., at Cardiff Borough Sessions, to 6 months hard labour for larceny. 72.— Lancashire, Widnes ( County).— WOMAN, Case No. 31, 27th February last. 73.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— EDWARD HUTCHINGS, Office No. 3065- 01, Case No. 31, 17th January, 1902, and committed for trial at next Northampton Quarter Sessions for larceny. 74.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— F. J. BRADLEY, Case No. 21, 6th February last, and property recovered. 75.— Lancashire, Burnley ( Borough). — HENRY KERSHAW, Office No. 2486- 99, Case No. 23, 24th ult., and sentenced at Burnley, 22nd ult., under P. of C. Act, to 2 months hard labour. 76. — Northamptonshire, North- hair dark brown, eyes hazel. A native of Horn- amnton ( Borough).— JAMES BLAND, Case castle Lines. Absconded 27th un stated his W J , , . . ,, ntention of proceeding to the North of England. No. 26, 24th ult,, and sentenced to 3 months InformatioPn to Sup[ Hol, 1Si Pontefract. 6 imprisonment. 77.— Oxfordshire, Witney ( County). • — YOUTH, Case No. 27, 24th nit. 78.— Staffordshire, Longton [ County). — THOMAS BROADHURST, Case No. 26, 16th January last. PROPERTY STOLEN, 79. — Suffolk ( East), Ipswich ( County).— HENRY SMITH, alias BECKETT, Case No. 86, 24th ult. OXFORDSHIRE. LATEST INFORMATION. « APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. 83 .- Oxford ( City).- Between 27th and 28th ult., from the University Picture Gallery, a picture and frame, subject a little girl wearing a bonnet, bunch of flowers and leaves in hand, posed with face to the left, by " Bonington," " Study and 1 water- colour," diamond shape frame 6 in. by \\ in., jsquare mount, written on back: " This picture was bought by Miss at a second- hand shop in I London, and I bought it of her for 25s., date, etc," Information to Chief Constable Cole, Oxford, CITY OF LONDON. 80.— For obtaining goods by false pretences— A. REGINALD BLOTT, late of Devonport Road, Catford, age about 23, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair ( inclined to curl) light, clean shaved, large feet; dress, grey lounge suit, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. HAMPSHIRE. 81.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For desert- ing his five children, leaving them chargeable to the Parish of Portsmouth— HENRY JAMES CUSSE, age 42, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache auburn, eyes grey, A painter; was a Sergeant in the Royal Engineer Militia, Fort Victoria, Isle of Wight, and was dis- charged on 17th March last. May be found on public works or in casual wards. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). & 2.— Pontefract ( County).— On commit- ment warrant for non- payment of £ 5 maintenance arrears and costs— JOSEPH BROWN SANDER- SON, age 39, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, APPREHENSIONS, 84 .- Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Uora^ A).— FREDERICK LEVITr, Case No. 14, 24th November, 1899; WILLIAM MOORES, Case No. 18, 28th November, 1902; FRANK T. KITCHENER, Case No. 19, 9th January last; and WILLIAM ANTHONY SCOTT, Case No. 19, 17th ult. MISSING. HAMPSHIRE. 85. — Bournemouth ( County).- Since 13th ult.— JOSEPH ORCHARD, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, hair and slight moustache brown, blind left eye; dress, dark coat and vest, with light stripe, blue serge trousers, dark Chesterfield overcoat, with velvet collar, black hard felt hat, " Fine, Rhymney " inside, carried a pocket case with name and address written inside. A native of Rhymney. Is in a weak state of health, suffers from loss of memory, and it is feared some I ill has befallen him. Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. The apprehension of the undermentioned persons is sought fop failing to report under the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Police Force requiring the capture is notified under the name of the person, with the exception of the Metropolitan District, which is shown by the letters C. 0. ( Convict Office). In all cases where a warrant has been granted, notification will follow name of Force desiring capture. In the event of the capture of persons circulated from C. 0. information is to be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Convict Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. The remainder to the Chief Constable of the Police District named. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No. and Force Desiring Capture. LICENCE- HOLDERS. ROBERT CARTER, alias CHARLES BAXTER. 3215- 02. C. O. OWEN HUGHES, alias ALFRED COX, FREDERICK COX, THOMAS PART- RIDGE, FRANCIS SHIRLEY. and THOMAS MORRIS. 202- 03. C. O. ERNEST RAYNE, alias JAMES RYAN. 61- 03. C. O. \ THOMAS LANE. 626- 02. C. O. GEORGE SMITH, alias JOHN WILSON. JOHN WESTON, JAMES JACKSON and GEORGE WHITE. 369- 91). C. O. ALFRED JOHNSON, alias WILLIAM KEMP. 1898- 02. C. O. Sentence ex- pired. Warrant issued. 22 67 33 45 63 48 HEIGHT. COM. EYES. REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Dite Liberated. 5 5 5 6J 5 2\ 5 7 J o 7J 5 8j fair swthy dark fresh fresh fresh It brn dk bin grey hazel Bird, serpent, " LOVE," female It, " DIEU ET MON DROIT," 2 guns, butterfly, and sailor rt fortarm " FLORRIA N. B." back It hand Scar It eyebrow and rt cheek ; 2 brown flesh moles It side neck ; flat footed South London Sessions, 15th August, 1900, 3 years penal servitude for horsestealing. Licenced 22nd November, 1902. a 306. Gloucester Assizes, 12th February, 1897,8 years penal servitude for possessing counterfeit coin. Licenced 6th February, 1903. H 0 X 205. dk brn brn brn blue ( deep sunk) bin hazel ( tbin on top) dark ( thin) grey minded Tree covering figure of man, anehcr and cross flajs It, crossed triangles, man on horse, and sailor rt fore- arm, anchor, cross, and heart each wrist Scar it jaw ; crown and crossed swords rt forearm " J W " back It wriBt Scars on 1st and 2nd rt, and 1st It fingers; mole It wrist Hertford Assizes, 25th June, 1900, 3 years penal servitude for arson ( stack). Licenced 7th January, 1903. a 197. Central Criminal Court, 23rd March, 1896, 7 yeais penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for burglary. Liberated on licence, 26th February, 1902, which expires 12th December, 1903. TW 601. Winchester Quarter Sessions, 2rd January, 11100, 4 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licenced 6th January, 1903. W a 288. Middlesex Sessions, 7th April, 1900. 3 years penal servitude for fraud. Licenced 8th July, 1902. a 161. 186 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MAY 1, 11) 03. APPEEHENSIONS SOUGHT FOR FAILING TO REPORT, & c.— continued. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., and Force Desiring Ca[ fture. AGE. HKIQHT. COM. HAIR. REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. LICENCE- HOLDERS— f0wi » K « i. PATRICK RONAN, alias PATRICK RAY. MAN and PATRICK ROWAN. 1866- 01, Bradford ( City). Warrant issued. WALTER ROACH, alias WILLIAM THOMPSON, WALTER FREDERICK ROGERS, WILLIAM THOMAS, and JAMES CURRIE. 3059- 01. Staple Hill ( County). EDWARD SWIRES, alias WILLIAM GARNEn, WILLIAM GORDON PEAR- SON, and WILLIAM LANCASTER. 1514- 99. Wakefield ( City). SUPERVISEES. 49 44 44 WILLIAM JONES, alias WILLIAM VAUGHAN and GREEN. 2927- 01. Manchester ( City). WILLIAM MULLINS. 2326- 02. Man- 36 Chester ( City). JOHN RIGGS, alias MARTIN POWELL. 28 JOHN RYAN, and JOHN WILSON. 192- 03. Liverpool ( City). 5 4} 6 7J 5 6) fresh sallow fresh brn grey dk brn grey ( thin) grey grey 5 5 5 OJ 5 7} fresh fresh i brn brn Nose inclined to left; scar on temple and on It eye- brow Scar It eyebrow ; large scar from fracture round It calf and shin 2 moles front of neck, 1 under outer angle It eye fresh dk brn grey grey blue Sear It cheek ; dot back rt wrist Several scars inside rt forearm ; partly deaf ; premature grey hair Scar It temple and on It ear; " H. HOWETT" It, " H T " rt forearm Leeds Assizes, 11th March, 1899, 3 years penal Bern' tude for counting- housebreaking. Liberated otJ- 2nd licence, 18th March, 1903, which expires 16tl> May, 1903. D R Z 1066. Shrewsbury Assizes, 27th November, 1897, 4 year' penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for burglary. Liberated on 2nd licence, 20tt » March, 1903, which expires 18th May, 1903. 13391- Leeds Sessions, 9th October, 1900, 3 years pen* 1 servitude for false pretences. Licenced 30tt » January, 1903. a 298. Birmingham Sessions, 29th April, 1901, 6 month^ hard labour and 2 years supervision for larceny"• 1898. Birmingham Sessions, 9th October, 1901, 12 montl » » hard labour and 2 years supervision for larceny - 3913. Northampton Borough Sessions, 4th July, 1902. 10 months hard labour and 2 years supervision fo*" larceny. 4716. List ot Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have boon re- apprehended, for the week ending April 25th, 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. 3272- 01 2879- 01 1649- 97 119- 02 41721 262- 00 3079- 99 123- 00 60- 03 3011- 02 2961- 00 952- 01 319- 00 478- 97 179- 03 3549- 99 2893- 98 356 - 96 2802- 00 213- 03 2715- 00 20J8- 01 1693- 02 1083- 02 3343- 01 172- 03 2320- 98 2102- 02 421- 03 1142- 02 1142- 02 2009- 96 1198- 02 ANSLEM, GEORGE BRODIE, ALBERT V. BROWN, PATRICK BROWN, ROBERT CONWAY, LEWIS DALEY, JOHN DAVIS, GEORGE DOYLE, ANN EMMS, EDWARD FREEMAN, HENRY GRIFFITHS, EMMA HARPER, WILLIAM HAYES, JAMES HILL, WILLIAM HODGES, ROBERT JAMES, WILLIAM JARROD, JAMES JOHNSON, THOMAS KING, WILLIAM K0LZ, HENRY PLl'ME, CHARLES PRITCHARD, ARTHUR ROBERTS, FREBK. SIMMONS, ROBERT SMITH, ANN SMITH, EDWARD SNOW, GEORGE SULLIVAN, JOHN THOMAS, JOHN TURNER, GEORGE TURNER. GEORGE WINDSOR, CHAS. W. WRIGHT, WILLIAM Assaulting police. Housebreaking Gaming ( pitch and toss) Receiving 6tolen P. O's. Shopbreaking P. of C. Act Stealing lead 4 gas fittings from unoccupd house Uulawful poss. Laiceny ( per.) ( a) Fraudulently attg. to obtain money ( J) Also obtain- ing 39s. ( bogus rent collector from poor class tenants) Larceny ( per.) Assault Warehouse- breaking ( skylight) I Drunk, 4c. Larceny ( goods exposed) Larceny ( per.) Lar. ( from cart unattended) Larceny ( goods GEORGE GILBERT Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name GEORGE WILSON Saxe Name Same Name Same Name Same Name Utterg. counter- feit coin Burglary Larceny ( steal- ing coat from billiard room) ( a) Sus. person ( J) P. of C. Act Larceny ( van) Larceny ( goods ei posed) Larceny ( per.) ( a) Lar. ( lodg.) ( i) Lar.( hotel) Assaulting police P. of C. Act Possg. by night housebreaking implements Drunk ( in charge of horse and van) Drunk ( in charge of horse and van) Larceny ( per.) Larccny ( par.) MARY BYFIELD DAVID LING JOSEPH HOOK Same Name ROBERTHUBBERDAY WILLIAM McCORMACK JOHN WILLIAMS HENRY THOMAS JOHNSON WILLIAM DIXON HENRY KOLEZ Same Name JOHN WEST Same Name Same Name MARY BROWN JAMES ALFRED CARLTON Same Name Same Name JOHN WARD Same Nane Same Name ARTHUR FORESTER Same Name 2 months h. l. 9 months h. l. 5s. or 5 days h. l. 5 years p. s. 3} yrs p. s. and 2 yrs snpn. 12 months h. l. 25th Apr., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 21st Apr., N. L. Sess. 14th Apr., W. L. P. Ct. 27th Apr., C. C. Ct. 21st Apr., N. L. Sess. 20th Apr., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 12 months h. l. 21st Apr., N. L. Sess.' 1 month h. l. 18 months h. l. 3 years p. s. 20th Apr., Bow St. P. Ct. 21st Apr., N. L. Sess. 22nd Apr., N. L. Sess. 6 months h. l. 2 months h. l. 4 yrs p. s. and 3 yrs supn. 10s. and 4s. costs 4 months h. l. 3 yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 6 months h. l. 2 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 5 years p. s. 12 months h. l. 20th Apr., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 24th Apr., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 23rd Apr., N. L. Sess. 16th Apr., Tottenham P. Sess. 21st Apr., N. L. Sess. 21st Apr., N. L. Sess. 21st Apr., N. L. Sess. 24th Apr., Southwark P. Ct. 21st Apr., Nottingham City Sess. 27th Apr., N. L. Sess. 21st Apr., N. L. Sess. ( « ) 3 months h. l. 20th Apr., Sunbury P. Sess. ( J) 12 months h. l. 21st Apr., N. L. Sess. 27th Apr., Bow St. P. Ct. 23rd Apr., N. L. Sess. 22nd Apr., N. L. Sess. 3 months h. l. 3 months b. l. 12 months h. L 12 months h. L 6 weeks h. l. 12 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 14s. or 7 days b. I. 20s. and 4 s. costs 21 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 18th Apr., Worship St P. Ct. 20th Apr., Thames P. Ct. 21st Apr., N. L. Sess. 7th Feb. last, Stratford P. Sess. 22nd Apr., Stratford P. Sess. 21st Apr., N. L. Sess. 21st Apr., N. L. Sess. Known to P. C. Jeffreys, 346C ; also to P. C. Wilson, C. I. D., C. Known to P. C. Smith, 440S ; also to P. S. Loder, C. I. D., S. Known to P. S. Palfrey, C. I. D., C. O. Known to P. C. Alexander, 177A ; also to P. C. Barnaby, C. I. D., F. Known to P. C. Bamford, 13YR ; also to P. C. Murrav, C. I. D., Y. Known to P. C. Pannell, 363D ; also to P. C. Veale, 444D. Known to P. C. Trebbett, 388D ; also to P. S. Scholes, C. I. D., D. Known to P. C. Chatfield. 183E ; also to P. C. Toop. 290C. Known to P. C. Tyson, C. I. D., H ; also to P. C. West, 381H. Known to P. S. Seymour, C. I. D., S ; also to P. C. Rand. C. I. D , P. Known to P. C. Lovegrove, 230D ; also to P. S. Pride, C. LD., G. Known to P. C. Healy, 458D ; also to P. S. Scholes, C. I. D.. D. Known to P. C. Worsfold, 406H ; also to P. S. Morris, 67K. Known to P. S. McArthur, C. I. D., N. Known to P. C. Bater, 148H ; also to P. C. Mackie, 233G. Known to P. S. Bissill, C. I. D., E : also to P. S. Callaghan. C. I. D., E. Known to P. C. Bradbeer, 155A ; also to P. S. Watts, C. I. D., A. Known to P. C. Harris, 59M : also to P. S. Smith, C. I. D., M. Known to Insp. Kane, C. I. D., D: also to P. S. Scholes C. I. D., D. Known to P. C. Styles, 70G : also to P. S. Richards. C. I. D., G. Known to P. C. Weston, 527T : also to P. S. Davis, C. I. D., E. Known to P. C. Stringer, 205E : also to P. C. Mansbridge, 161 W. Known to P. C. Day, 288E ; also to P. C. Barber, 694K. Known to P. C. Smith, 292E ; also to P. S. Bissill, C. I. D., E. Known to P. C. Williams, C. I. D, G; also to P. S. Wright. C. I. D., G. Known to P. C. Bugden, 105G. Known to P. C. Cridland. C. I. D., H; also to P. C. Hipkin. 396H. Known to P. C. Rixon, 133K : also to P. C. Rayner, 489K. Known to P. C. Stokes, 196N ; also to P. C. Lee, C. I. D., N. Known to P. C. Drain, 660N. Known to P. C. Moss, 673T ; also to P. S. West, C. I. D., C. Known to P. C. Williams, 65YR ; also to P. S. Brown, C. I. D., K. LONDON: PRIJTED FOR HIS MAKSTI'S STATIOKEXY OFFICE BY J. J. KHXIHSR 4 Co., LIMITED, 99, VICTORIA STREET, S. W.; 33, KING WILLIAM STREET, B. C. J AND MARSHALS KA WORKS, S. B. 56319