PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 1903. VOL. XX., No. 2046. BEGUI. 1. All communications for insertion in the POLIOI GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YAED, LONDON, S. W. t. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issi. e of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. I. 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 t » sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be inserted at a cost of 7s. per portrait, and of 6s. 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 10 » . 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. VTIONS. 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 delinquent » 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 th* number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases 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 advertisements, 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 Dersons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points :— ( a) The amount of the reward. ( J) The conditions on which it is payable. ( c) The name and address of the person by whom it will be paid. ( d) The name and address of the printer must appear thereon. 2.— No expression must be used in such an advertisement in relation to [ roperty stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holding 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. 24 ( see second Schedule re- enacting gee. 2 of 2 and 3 Vic., cap. 12). APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— Convict Supervision Office.— For failure to report— Licence- bolder FREDER- ICK NOBLE, alias TAYLOR, Office No. 724- 00, age 46, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes light hazel, scar top forehead, on throat. 2nd left and 1st right fingers and left thumb, mole on throat and right of neck, wart left of nose. Sentenced at Derby Quarter Sessions, 4th July, 1900, to 3 years penal servitude and remanet ( 1 year and 2 days) for sending threaten- ing letter. Licenced 7th July, 1903. P. T. X a 273. Has also been convicted at Belper, to which place he may have gone. Classified by prison authorities as weak- minded. To be dealt with where found. — CHARLES HART BURLEIGH, alias BUR- LEIGH HART, Office No. 854- 03, age 43, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( bald on top) eyes grey, 2 scars centre forehead, 1 left cheek and back right hand. Sentenced at Central Criminal Court. London, 23rd April, 1888, to penal servitude for life for ^ buggery. Licenced 30th May last. O 193. To be dealt with where found. 2.— A Division,— For stealing a silver watch, No. 150635, " J. G. Graves, Sheffield," on works, and £ 11 5s.— CHARLES SMITH, alias ARTHUR KING, age 38, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion fresh ( freckled), hair and moustache light, eyesgr^ y ; dress, black jacket suit and cap. A native of London. 3.— C Division.— For stealing £ 125, 3( Jth ult.— C. H. GARNER ELLIOTT, age 21, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair ( wavy) dark auburn, eyes ( turn slightly inwards) dark blue, 2 or 3 front upper teeth missing, stoops slightly, slovenly gait, short finger nails ; dress, blue and white striped flannel suit. A book keeper. Warrant issued. 4.— N Division.— For indecently assault- ing children— FREDERICK CHARLTON, age 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion ruddy, hair ginger, eyes brown, prominent nose ; dress, blue jacket and vest, light trousers, tweed cap, lace boots, may be wearing a grey jacket suit, black soft felt hat, brown boots. A native of St. Pancras, London. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yarw, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 5.— For forging and uttering a cheque for £ 50 — M. W. MORLEY, age 23, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, clean shaved; dress, dark tweed jacket suit, bowler hat. Absconded 28th ult. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. BEDFORDSHIRE. 6.— Leighton Buzzard (. County).— For obtaining by false pretences, at Apsley Guise, 2 pairs boots ( recovered) and stealing, at Woburn, 10th ult., a bicycle ( recovered) — A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion fair, hair and moustache light brown ; dress, dark jacket and vest, dark striped trousers, light cap. Had in his possession several business cards, " James Camm & Co.. Ladies'and Gent's Outfitters, Bristol, London & Manchester." thereon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Anniwell, Leighton Buzzard. BERKSHIRE. '.— Abingdon { County).— For leaving his wife and family chargeable to the Common Fund of the Abingdon Union— THOMAS DAVEY, age 39, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, " Annie," shamrock, and thistle tattooed right arm, " Love," rose, aid swallow left arm. A painter and plumber. Has served in the lst Royal Scots. May be found at military depots or camps. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Holding, Abingdon. CA MB RIDGES HI RE. 8.— Cambridge ( County).— For stealing1 £ 4, 31st ult., at Harlton— A MAN, age 32, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, hair turning grey ( brushed back), may have slight moustache, of good address ; dress, blue serge suit, white straw sailor hat, brown boots with pointed toes. He took lodgings, 30th ult., and stated he wanted to purchase some land for the purpose of starting a* poultry farm. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Webb, County Police Office, Cambridge. DERBYSHIRE. 9.— Chesterfield ( County).— For steal- ing £ 1 10s. from bis lodgings 25th nit.— JOHN WILSON, alias DOCTOR, age 50, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion swarthy, hair ( turning grey} dark brown, eyes brown, of good address; dress, old grey jacket, brown vest, dark trousers and cap, yellow neckerchief, heavy nailed lace boots. Stated he had served in the Royal Horse Artillery. A labourer, supposed a native of Woolwich. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Faulkner, County Police Office, Chesterfield. DORSETSHIRE. 10.— Blandford ( County).— For obtaining by false pretences, 17th ult., a bicycle, double top rail safety, Fleus cover on back, Radax cover 4 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1903. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— on front wheel sewn with dress cord, fancy chain, dropped handle bars, no brake or mud guards— SMITH, supposed false, age about 21, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair brown, bad front teeth, speaks with slight Irish accent; dress, new navy blue serge suit and cap or dark suit with blue thread running through. On 16th ult. he disposed of a nearly new " Star " bicycle ( supposed stolen), " 6 in. fr. ime, free waeel, flat handlo bar, felt tips. £ inch roller chain, clipper Bartlett tyres, Bowdeu brake, rim brake front, Victor or Hector saddle. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Elford, Blandford. ESSEX. 11 .— Braintree ( County).— For burglary and stealing about 10s.; 5 penny postage stamps; and 32 halfpenny do.— A MAN, age 50, height 5 ft. in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, arms and wrists tattooed; dress, dark grey jacket, cord trousers, dark cap. Appearance of a groom; native of Beccles. Sup- posed identical with Expiree STEPHEN" OX- BOROUGH. 2218- 01. Information to Supt. Terry, Braintree. 12.— Romford ( County).— For leaving his children chargeable to the Romford Union, 6th ult. — JOHN NELSON, age 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, hair whiskers and moustache dark, chin shaved, lame right leg, addicted to drink ; dress, dark blue ( morning coat) suit, dark brown hard felt hat with wide brim. A tailor. Warrant issued. 13.— Colchester ( Borough).— For stealing 23rd ult., a lady's gold watch; 1 gold Albert chain, square link pattern, with locket about the size of a sovereign attached; 1 gold cross, " E. H. to C. A." on back, " J. H. S." on front; 1 lady's gold ring, chased, set pearls; 1 do., set red stone; 1 do., set turquoise and small pearls; 1 do., set 5 diamonds; 1 do. long gold chain, plain bars between links, has been repaired; 1 gold crucifix, about 1 in. long, small beaded chain with gold snap, attached; 2 gold oval brooches, old fashioned, set white stones; 1 silver cross, set paste diamonds; 1 silver brooch made of a 5s. piece, " Kate" thereon; 1 pair of silver links, chased; 1 pair do., white stones at end WALKER, alias WILSON and FRANCIS, age about 25, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion pale, hair light; dress, black dress with deep frill around bottom, dark ^- length jacket, black sailor hat, trimmed black chiffon. Has been employed as a charwoman; supposed native of Maidstone. Is accompanied by her husband, age about 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, cast in one eye; dress, light tweed suit and cap; and a boy, age about 3 years, wearing white clothing and hat. Absconded 24th ult. Information to Chief Constable Midgley, Colchester. GL DUCES TERSHIRE. 14.— Staple Hill ( County).— For stealing an old bicycle, cushion tyres, tangent spokes back wheel, straight spjkes front, straight handle bars, cork grips, rubber peddles, one chain stay has been repaired— WILLIAM HEWITT, age 24, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes ? rey, mole right cheek, lame ; dress, grey suit and cap. blue muffler with white spots, light lace boots. A native of Beeston, Leeds. Is identical with MAN, Case No. 44, 24th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cooke, Staple Hill. 15.— Bristol [ Citv\— For stealing £ 8 from his lodgings. 13th ult.— EDWARD MORGAN, alias EDWARD HOWARD MORGAN and GEORGE, age 30. height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, large nose, hair dark brown, eyes brown, 7 dots tattooed on right wrist; dress, brown and red plaid suit, brown peak cap, lace boots. A baker; native of Derby ( see Case No. 36 17th nit.) Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 16.— Bournemouth ( County).— For steal- ing, 5th inst., a blue serge jacket suit, nearly new, breast pocket of jacket sewn on outside, a return half ticket Bournemouth West to Walsall in one pocket— A MAN, age 23, height 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion dark, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes brown; wearing the stolen suit, which is probably too small for him, cap with large peak, white shoes or boots, may be wearing a pair of grey striped flannel trousers; he left behind an old brown jacket and a new vest. A waiter. Has been previously convicted. Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. HEREFORDSHIRE. 17.— Hereford ( County).— For stealing a frail basket, & c. ( recovered)— CHARLIE , age 37, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., stout build, com- plexion fresh, full red face, hair and moustache light brown ; dress, grey short jacket, moleskin or cord trousers, grey cap. A tramping farm labourer, is known in Monmouthshire. Supposed to have served in the Militia. Carries a bundle tied in a light colour handkerchief. Warrant issued. 18.— Hereford ( County).— For neglecting to maintain his children— JOSEPH SMITH, age 51, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown and moustache and side whiskers turning grey, eyes light blue, part of one finger missing ; wearing dark clothes, black hard hat. A native of Kidderminster. Has worked as a mason's labourer, and as a stoker on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cope, Hereford. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 19 — Huntingdon ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— CHARLES ADAMS, alias KING, age 47, height 5 ft. 5£ in., hair turn- ing grey, eyes grey, scar on both elbows and inside of left ankle, is fond of speaking of Burton- on- Trent. A tramping chimney- sweep. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Copping, Huntingdon. KENT. 20.— Ashford ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, 17th and 18th ult., a long brown ulster coat; 1 black serge overcoat; 1 silver Geneva watch; 1 razor and shaving brush; 1 cherry wood walking stick; and 15s. 6d. — GEORGE WALTERS, age about 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in.; complexion fair, tattooed naval coat of arms on one arm, bullet wound in abdomen; dress, navy blue suit, brown boots. Has served in the Army; supposed a native of Chatham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bailey, Ashford. 21.— Tonbridfje ( County).— For obtaining money by a worthless cheque— WILLIAM HOLT ( supposed false), age 26, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion pale, rather large head, broad fore- head, high cheek bones, hair dark; dress, light grey suit, light check cap, boots with pointed toes, wearing a leather watchguard. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Styles, Tonbridge. 22.— West Mailing ( County).— ALBERT SHORTER, Case No. 15, 7th March, 1902. Warrant withdrawn. 23.— Grsnvesend ( Borough).— For obtain- ing, by false pretences, 6th ult., a large black travelling trunk, dome shape top, red cross on top, " M. T." in white paint thereon, containing a black coat, three- quarter length, lined white Persian lamb fur, black braided roll collar edged with black; 1 child's sealskin cap and tippet; 1 do. blue pelisse, cape edged with beaver fur; a quantity of child's clothing, frocks, pinafores, combinations, 2 sleeping suits " Wolsey" trade mark inside ; a number of ladies' white under skirts ; 6 night dresses, mostly made by Robinson and Cleaver," and have their mark inside ; 1 dress length of shepherd's plaid alpaca ; 6 large antique silver buttons, ships thereon, twisted edges; 1 silver cigarette box, Indian make; 2 silver photo frames; 1 do. hairpin box; 1 do. card case, monogram " M. T." ; 1 ebony hair brush, " MARY " in silver on back ; 1 red leather dress- ing bag, black loose cover, ivory back brushes, silver top bottles, 1 brush with silver back, monogram " M. T." on back— SIBYL SHAW, alias CLARA BUCK, STEELE, BERTRAM, & c., age 40 to 46, height about 5 ft. 2 in., hair and eyes ( small) dark, mouth contracts slightly when speaking, speaks with slight foreign accent, apparently well educated ; dress, black jacket and dress, white silk blouse, black hat trimmed violets, carries an umbrella with silver knob. She was engaged as a governess, 4th ult., to a lady who is about to go abroad, and during the latter's absence in Yorkshire, produced a letter stating she had received instructions to take the box, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Gravesend. 24.— Ramsgate ( Borough). — For being concerned with Obadiah Benjamin Hobbs, in custody, charged with stealing a banjo and case. A MAN, who gave the name of HOPPER, age about 18, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion and hair dark, clean shaved ; wearing blue jacket and vest, long fawn colour waterproof overcoat, blue wrapper, lace boots. Had with him a small military kit bag marked " 627. 3. W. K." Is believed to be accompanied by a lad, age 14 or 15 height 4 ft. 10 or 11 in., slight build, complexion and hair dark; dress, blue jacket and vest, light trousers, brown mixture cap, lace boots. Stated he had been in a school near London. ( See Cases No. 48 and 65, 24th ult.) Information to Chief Constable Jones, Rams- gate^ LANCASHIRE. 25.— Bury ( County).— For embezzling up- wards of £ 1,000— JOSEPH KIRKPATRICK, age 39, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, very corpulent, complexion pale, hair light brown, moustache and slight side whiskers sandy, eyes ( prominent) grey, turns his feet outwards, walks slowly; dress, black suit, black felt hat, with flat top, lace boots, may be wearing a cap. A coal agent; native of Bury. May endeavour to leave the country. Absconded 21st ult. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Noblett, Bury. LEICES TERSHIRE. 26.— Leicester ( County).— For stealing, 27th uit., at Groby, 2 silver watchfs ( one a patent lever, Kendal & Dent " on dial; the other a lady's Geneva, flowered back, two forget- me- nots on dial).— JOHN SIDNEY CLACKS0N, Office No. 620- 01, age 29, height 5 ft. 10$ in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar under lower lip. Has been convicted at Stafford, Worcester, Wolverhampton, Kidderminster, and Walsall; dress, dark grey jacket and trousers ( very narrow light stripe), blue serge vest, white collar, blue and white front and cuffs, blue and white mixture tie, lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ormiston, Leicester 27.— Leicester ( Borough).— For false pre- tences— WILLIAM HARRISON, alios POSTILL and SMITH, Office No. 3004- 98, age 53, height 5 ft. 3| in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes brown, scar left forehead and back left ear, mole right cheek ; wearing black coat and white straw Alpine hat. Has been convicted at Nottingham, Hull, Rotherham and Darlington. He calls upon printing firms, orders several thousand labels for spirit and wine bottles, takes away a portion which he subsequently sells at a lower price and absconds. Warrant issued. Information to. Chief Constable, Lumley, Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 28.— Lincoln ( City).— For failure to report — Supervisee WILLIAM ROBINSON, alias WM. BROWNLESS, JOHN SMITH, and WILLIAM JOHNSON, PENCEPT, DAY, and JONES, Office No. 2640- 96. age 47, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue- grey, larp. e scar right eyebrow, outer corner right eye, and back right hand; suffers from spinal curvature. Sentenced, 27th May, 1891, at Preston Sessions, to 7 years penal servitude and 7 years supervision for s: hool- housebreaking. Licenced 20th August, 1896. G. L. R. 894. Has also been convicted at Durham, Darlington, Northallerton, Leicester, Northampton, Carnarvon, Oxford, and ( in 1902) at Lincoln. Travels the country with mail cart with box containing gramophone, affixed, and per- forms at public houses, & c. Information to Chief Constable Coleman, Lin- coln. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 29.— Newport ( Borough).— For stealing from his lodgings, 20th ult., a watch ( recovered)— EDWARD MORGAN, alias EDWARD HOWARD MORGAN and EDWARD JONES, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, large nose, hair dark brown, eyes brown, seven dots tattooed on right wrist; dress, brown and red plaid suit, motor cap. A baker, native of Derby. He took lodgings for himself and 3 others, stating he was a bridge repairer. Has been convicted at Nottingham, Derby, Newark and York. ( See Case No. 17, 31st ult.) Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, New* port. NORFOLK. 30.— East Harling ( County).— For stealing, 23rd ult., at New Buckenham, a Rudge Whitworth pneumatic bicycle. No. 152349 stamped on head, clincher A won tyres, front rim brake, transfer on down tube " Wallis, Ironmonger and Cycle Agent, New Buckenham, Norfolk," plating damaged near right handle and centre of handle bars, mudguards. — CAPERON, age 27 or 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, hair light, speaks slowly and inclined to lisp; dress, grey mixture jacket and vest, grey striped trousers, grey cap, light lace boots. A native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lowe, East Harling. 4 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, AUGUST 357, 1903. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BUCK INC HA MS HIRE. AT— Buckingham ( County).— Remanded till 10th inst., for fowl stealing- JOHN JACK- SON, age 27, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey, large mole on back— JAMES WICKENf, alias WILLIAMS, age 43, height 5 ft. 10! in-, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey. Tattooed both arms. Both dressed blue pilot jackets, cord vests and trousers, caps and mufflers, heavy boots. Navvies, have been working on new railway. Supposed pre- viously convicted. Information to Supt. Clarke, Buckingham. DORSETSHIRE. 48.— Weymouth ( Borough). — Committed for trial at next Assizes, for- burglary— CARL SMIDT, alias CARL KOCH, COOK, and KARL CHRISTOPH SCHMIDT, age 21, height 5 ft. 5f in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair light brown, eyes grey, long nose, thin jaws, large mouth, 2 small scars left cheek, pock mark over left eye; dress, brown jacket, black vest, lavender colour trousers, black stripes, white straw hat, elastic side boots. A seaman; native of Berlin. Information to the Chief Constable, Weymouth. LANCASHIRE. 49.— Manchester ( City).— Remanded till 10th inst., for stealing luggage from the railway station— JAMES ALLAN, alias WENTWORTH JAMES ALLAN, WENTWORTH JAMES, Ac., age 32, height 5 ft. 8| in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache light, eyes grey, 2 small moles above left elbow, scar outside right wrist, indistinct linear scar left cheek ; of smart appear- ance, apparently well educated ; dress, navy blue serge lounge suit, button boots, black pot hat, or Panama hat. States he is a traveller and a native of Clapton. He conveyed the bags to an hotel and disposed of the contents. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Manchester, OXFORDSHIRE. 50.— Woodstock ( County). — Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions at Oxford, 20th October next, for stealing money from an alms box— ERNEST YOUNG, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., thin face, hair brown, whiskers inclined to sandy, eyes grey, ruptured, of weak intellect, slightly lame; dress, old brown suit, and cap, old boots. A native of Fenny Stratford. Has served in the Army. Previously convicted of similar offences and supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Inspector Hope, Woodstock. SUSSEX ( East). 51.— Patcham ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions at Lewes, for obtain- ing a cheque or order for £ 5, by false pretences, 18 May last— GEORGE FREDERICK HARD- ING, age 38, height 5 ft. 6i in., rather stout build, complexion fresb, hair light brown, eyes brown ; dress, blue serge suit, white straw hat. A clerk or canvasser, supposed a native of Hastings. Information to Supt. Dalmon, Patcham, near Brighton. 52.— Hastings ( Borough).— Remanded till 11th inst., charged with stealing a pair of cluster diamond earrings, large diamond in centre, sur- rounded by about 8 small do., snap fastening, in blue satin case, lined white velvet; 1 lady's gold opal hoop ring, 3 opals, large opal in centre, smaller one each side, set in diamond sparks, in claret- coloured case, " Dobell " supposed inside; 1 gold Albert, masonic order or charm attached; 1 silver watch, open face, key winding, old fashioned — KATHLEEN EDWARDS, age 42, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes grey, cut scar left side forehead, short sighted, wears spectacles; dress, fawn coloured skirt, green and white flowered blouse, white straw hat, trimmed black ribbon, black bow on front, boots. A house- keeper; native of Hereford. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WARWICKSHIRE. 53.— Rugby ( County).— Committed for trial at next Warwick Quarter Sessions, for horse- stealing— GEORGE RUSSELL, age 35, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, club foot, right ankle broken twice— GEORGE STILES, age 26, height 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion sallow, hair black, eyes brown, small scars back of both hands, wart second finger right hand. Natives of London. Information to Supt. Clarke, Rugby. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 54.— Ley burn ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, at Northallerton, 22nd October next, for obtaining 2 suits of clothes by false pretences at Masham, 1st December, 1902— HENRY ALBINE TURNER, alias HARRISON, SPENCE, CYRIL SCOTT, PAULSON, and DONALD JAMES, age 26, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion pale, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes hazel, mole left cheek, slight impediment in speech; dress, grey jacket, blue and black striped trousers, red tie, blue serge cap, light lace boots. A native of Mountsorrel, Leicester. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Archer, Leyburn. PROPERTY STOLEN. BUCKINGHA MS HI RE. 55.— Slough ( County).— 31st ult., at Wrays- bury, 11 dessert knives and forks, silver- plated, ivory handles, very old ; 12 fish knives and forks, silver- plated, ivory handles ( 2 of the dessert knives are scratched, and ferrule of 1 fish fork loose); 1 mark; 1 two- mark piece; 2 franc pieces ; 4 five- franc pieces, and a half- crown. Information to Supt. Pearman, Slough. OA MBRIDGESHIRE. 56.— Cambridge ( County).— Between 1st and 3rd inst., by housebreaking at Cherry Hinton, a pair heavy black shooting boots, size 8, square toes, fin. welt, " 27/ 6" in ink inside, " Walk easy" on tab ; 1 pair lace kid boots, size 8, pointed toes; 1 new blue serge suit " Durability" on buttons; 1 grey cheviot suit " Durability" on buttons; 12 plated table forks; 12 do. dessert forks ; 12 silver spoons ; 12 dessert knives ; 12 silver tea spoons; 12 plated tea spoons; 2 pairs old silver table spoons ; 2 pairs silver and 1 pair plated sugar tongs; 3 pairs plated salt spoons; 1 plated mustard spoon; 2 silver serviette rings ; 1 silver blade fruit knife, pearl handle ; 12 table knives, white bone handles; 1 gold lever keyless watch, open face ; and a 4s. Jubilee coin, fourpenny piece, several French pennies. The thief left behind a dark overcoat ( velvet collar), black diagonal cloth vest, dark serge trousers, ( buttons marked " Fisher, Cheltenham,") pair lace boots. Information to Supt. Webb, County Police Office, Cambridge. CHESHIRE. 57.— Macclesfield ( County). — Between 15th and 16th ult., by housebreaking at Wilms- low, a gold bracelet, set diamonds and rubies alternately ; 1 gold do., set pearls ; 1 gold brooch, lance and helmet, set diamonds and rubies, large pearl top of helmet; 1 gold ring, set 5 diamonds ; 1 do., set 5 pearls ; 1 do., set 5 corals ; 1 do., set 7 corals; 1 long gold chain, snake pattern, gold locket set pearls and corals attached ; 1 gold watch chain, broad links; 1 gold brooch, set large diamond, 4 small diamonds and pearls, earrings to match; 1 silver lever watch, No. 4198, dark fingers, maker l> avies, Birmingham, much worn : 2 £ 5 notes and £ 12. Information to Supt. Downes, Macclesfield. ESSEX. 58.— Southend'on- Sea ( County).— 27th ult., a lady's gold lever watch, No. 8312, chased, gold face, black figures, ring much worn, 2 gold keys and top of another attached, hole through inside case ; 1 lady's gold keyless watch, gold face, M. U. back of outside case ; 1 do. long gold chain, small links ; 1 do. gold keeper ring, set diamond and 2 emeralds; 1 do. gold keeper ring, set 5 diamonds. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend. HAMPSHIRE. 59.— Bournemouth ( County).— 22nd ult., by burglary, a pair of 10 in. old Oriental cracked porcelain vases, painter warriors thereon; 1 pair of 8 in. blue and white Dresden china figures ( man and woman holding music); 1 pair of 12 in. Dresden china figures ( fruit and fish sellers). Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. HER TFORDSHIRE. 60— Heme! Hempstead ( County)— 3rd inst., at Klaunden, about 12 black handle razors, " saloon" on blades; 2 black handle ground razors; 72 rustic wooden pipes; 24 walking canes ; 2 pairs scissors ; 1 comb, steel back ; 1 razor strop ; some new small towels ; 4 tubes of shaving soap ; 2 pairs hair clippers, size 2 ; 36 or 48 copying pencils ; 6 lather brushes; 1 brown leather hand bag; 1 cheque book on the Com- mercial Banking Co., 18, Birchen Lane, London, E. C.; 2 razors in case, white ivory handles; 2 black handle razors, in black morrocco case; 1 briar pipe ; suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 28 to iO, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., hair and mous- tache dark ; dress, blue serge suit, dark cloth cap, of military appearance. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hemp- stead. ISLE OF WIGHT. 6L— Newport ( County).— Between 30th ult. and 1st inst., at Cowes— a gold pin, set large pearl, diamond on top, and collar of small diamond* under pearl. Information to Supt. Ayres, Quay Street, New- port. KENT. 62.— Sandwich ( County).— 19th nit., at Deal, a diamond brooch, crescent shape, with safety pin, also an extra chain and pin. Information to Supt. Chaney, Sandwich. SUFFOLK ( West). G3.— Mildenhall ( County).— Between 29th and 30th ult., at Newmarket, a Humber bicycle, No. 50544W, black enamelled, 26 in. frame, 5: 8 in. wheels, Warwick tyres, flat handle bars, cork grips ( white tips), Brooks' saddle, Humber pattern rim brake front wheel, rat trap pedals, plated lamp and bell attached. Information to Supt. Heigham, Mildenhall. WO ROES TERSHIRE. Gi.— Spark hill ( County).— 30th ult., by housebreaking, a silver English lever watch, No. 11330, maker Thrasher, Birmingham; 1 dark grey plaid sacque coat and vest, maker C. G. Dean; 1 pair black trousers; 1 do. vest, maker Godfrey; 1 grey vest, with green lines; 1 white shirt, nearly new, maker Hope; 1 Oxford shirt, blue print; 1 cycling shirt, oatmeal cloth, marked " Lewis "; 1 fawn colour woollen vest, maker Risden; 1 pair lady's calf leather button boots, hand sewn, straight tops, size 5; 1 pair do. shoes, nearly new; 2 pairs of socks, red and brown; 6 white handkerchiefs, marked " A. E. S." in red cotton. Information to Supt. Beal, Sparkhill YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). fo.— Pontefract ( County).— 31st ult., at Darrington, a pair button boots, size 7 ; 1 black- ing brush with yellow back. Information to Supt. Hollis, Pontefract. PROPERTY RECOVERED. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 66.— Newport ( Borough).— Watch. Case No. 67, 24th ult. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 67,— K Division.— Ist inst., a light blue roan horse cob, aged, 14 hands, scars near fore leg, recent scar on near hip, hog mane, short tail, takes long step3 when trotting, and a light spring cart, painted green, open top, spindle rail. 68. — Y Division. — 19th ult., a black GELDING, age 5 years, 14 hands, star on fore- head and both hind fetlocks white, scar inside off hind leg ( near stifle), front legs recently blistered below knees, medium mane, long tail. Good condition. Information to be forwarded to Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard. WARWICKSHIRE. 69.— Rugby ( County).— 13th ult., a bay horse, age 3 years, 15 • hands 1 in., black points, short mane and tail, white hair in tail, grey hair from flank upwards, hind fetlock white; and a dark chestnut horse, aged, 15 hands 2, hind fetlocks and near fore foot white, capped elbow on near side, short, thin mane and tail, small wart under right eye, star centre of forehead, high withers. Information to Supt. Clarke, Rugby. . . TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1903. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 31.— Criminal Investigation De- partmentm— On a warrant for obtaining food and lodgings by fraud at Broadstairs; at Gravesend for larceny ( false message); at Coblence, Germany, for larceny; and at the Hague and Flushing for forgery— CLARA STEELE, alias SIBYL SHAW, BUCK, BAIRD, BERTRAM, and IRELAND, age 46, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes ( small) dark, mouth contracts slightly when speaking, quick, restless manner, speaks with slight foreign accent; dress, black jacket and skirt, white silk blouse, black hat, trimmed violets. A native of London. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 32.— High Wycombe { Borough).— For obtaining, by false pretences, 9 ladies' gold dress rings ( described in Case No. 65, 19th ult.)— ROBERT KEEN, age 28 or 29, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion dark sallow, heavy moustache black, eyes dark, carries his head slightly inclined to right side, of smart appearance; dress, tweed cycling suit and cap, brown lace boots. A native of London. Follows betting; has made a book. Is fond of music, sings coster songs, " My Old Dutch," " The Miner's Dream," etc. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sparling, High Wycombe. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— NOR THA MP TONS HIRE. 33. — Northampton { Borough). — For larceny ( lodgings), 31st ult., also for obtaining food by false pretences— A MAN, who gave the name of F. R. MELVILLE, age about 27, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair and moustache light, cast in one eye; dress, black frock coat and vest, dark striped trousers, red tie, black silk hat, brown boots blacked over. He took lodgings, stating he was a factory inspector; had a number of visiting cards and billheads printed " F. R. Melville, In- spector of Factories." Absconded 31st ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North- ampton. PEMBROKESHIRE. 31.— Haverfordwest Castle { County). — For non- payment of £ 103 15s. maintenance arrears— JOHN THOMAS MEREDITH, age 45, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light brown, eyes grey. A marine engineer ; native of West Hartlepool. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Haverford- west Castle. SOMERSETSHIRE. 35.— Bath { City).— For stealing ( bailee) a motor cycle trailer, " The Millford La Grande," plated adjustable backbone, with rough made clip, white cane body, upholstered in dark blue leather, 26 in. wheels, black enamelled, lj in. Dunlop tyres; and a Depose voltmetre in a chamois leather case — PAUL JOCKEL, alias YOCKLL, age about 28, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion sallow, hair ( short) light, brown, clean shaved, short sighted, wears glasses; dress, dark tweed cycling suit, motor cap. An engineer's draughtsman; native of Hamburg. Ab- sconded 24 ult. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Bath. STAFFORDSHIRE. 36— Brierley Hill { County)— For stealing, 23rd ult., a bicycle ( recovered)— GEORGE SWAN, alias EDWARDS or WILLIAMS, age about 22, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair light brown ; dress, blue coat and vest, cord trousers, heavy lace boots, black peak cap. A farm labourer or drover. Supposed a native of Walsall. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pilliner, Brierley Hill. 37.— Long ton { County). — For obtaining food and lodging by false pretences from 31st ult. to 3rd inst.— HARRY , age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair light brown, eyes blue grey, enlargement on right side of neck ; dress, black Norfolk coat, black trousers, plaid cap, patent leather button boots. He stated he was employed at the British Electric Carriage Works, Stoke- on- Trent. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oikden, Longton. SUFFOLK ( East). 38.— Stowmarket { County).— For obtain- ing 2 pairs of boots by false pretences, 20th ult. — A MAN who gave the name of JAMES NOTTIDGE, age about 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in , complexion fresh, hair and small moustache dark brown, eyes ( full) supposed grey, of good address, spoke with North Country accent; dress, light jacket suit, white straw hat or light cap, lace boots. He left Haughley for Norwich on 20th inst. Had with him a large brown Gladstone bag ( rather old) ; and a small brown leather hand bag which had been forwarded from Birmingham and Woburn Sands, respectively, on 10th July, in the name of Williams, to be called for. Supposed identical with MAN, Case No. 11, 24th ult, Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Page, Stowmarket. SURREY. 39. — Farnham { County). — For stealing 22nd ult., a bicycle, American make, enamelled black, single gold lines, 24 in. frame, free wheel, plated rims, flat handle bars, cork grips, aluminium caps, front rim brake, back hub Y shape, plated lamp STEWART, age 18 to IHfiC':- 20; height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, hair light; dress, brown Norfolk jacket, knee breeches, brown leather leggings, brown motor cap. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. WARWICKSHIRE. 40. — Aston Manor [ County). — For attempted carnal knowledge, 14th ult. — ALBERT JARVIS, alias BRIERLEY, HILL and BRID- GETT, age 34, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache ( cut close) black, eyes dark ; dress, dark coat and vest, old cord trousers, dark muffler and cap. A native of Cradley Heath, Staffs.— ALFRED WELSH, alias WELSHY, age 19, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, slightly bow- legged ; dress, dark jacket and vest, old dark trousers, plaid silk neck- erchief, dark cap. A native of Nechells, Birm- ingham. Both well known to canal boatmen and lock- keepers in whose company they may be found. Warrants issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hannah, Aston Manor. WILTSHIRE. 41.— Warminster { County).— For stealing, 14th ult., a quantity of sheets, blankets, silver- plated knives and forks — EDWIN HEAD, age about 30, height 5 ft. Cor 7 in.. complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache sandy; wearing dark clothes, bowler hat. A native of Matock, Somerset— ULLIA SLY, age 28, height 5 ft. 0 in., complexion fresh, thin features, hair brown, eyes hazel; dress, dark jacket and dress, light straw sailor hat. A native of Gillingham, Dorset. They left Wey- mouth 15th ult., supposed for Liverpool. Had with them a green tin trunk, 1 brown portman- teau, 1 large wooden box with 2 straps. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lane, Warminster. WORCESTERSHIRE. 42.— Sparkhill { County).— For stealing, 2nd ult., a pony ( recovered) — WILLIAM HAINES, alias CARPENTER and HEALEY, age 27, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair dark brown ; dress, blue cloth jacket and vest, dark trousers and cap, red silk handkerchief, lace boots. A salt hawker; native of Bromsgrove. Warrant issued. 43.— Sparkhill { County).— For stealing, 1st inst., from his lodgings at Hay Mill, a dark tweed vest, double- breasted; and a gold pencil case, about 2 in. long— A MAN, age 40 to 44, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) black, cut scar over left eye, large nose, stoops; dress, brown coat, spots of paint thereon, dark trousers, white silk tie, black soft felt hat. A painter; stated he was a native of Woolwich. 44.— Sparkhill { County).— For stealing, 1ft inst., from his lodgings at Hay Mill, a large Geneva watch, snake pattern chain attached; large silk neckerchief, small black and white check pat- tern— A MAN, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., com- plexion fair, hair brown, moustache light, large cut scar right cheek; dress, dark suit, grey cap, shoes. A coachbuilder. Information to Supt. Beal, Sparkhill. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 45.— Pontefract { County).— For stealing a pony at Knottingley ( recovered)— JAMES WARD ( supposed false) age 19 or 20, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes dark, thick eyelashes, stiff neck; dress, brown check jacket suit, silk scarf, black cap, button on top, lace boots. Has been hawking fruit at Leeds. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hollis, Court House, Pontefract. if>- — Rotherham { Borough). — For em- bezzlement and falsification of accounts, ERNEST EDWARD TOPPIN, age about 38, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair light, small eyes. Supposed native of Keswick, Cumberland. Formerly a manager of the drapery department of the Co- operative Stores. May seek employment as a draper's traveller or packman. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Enright, Rotter- ham. TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1903. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 PERSONS or BODIES FOUND BERKSHIRE. 70.— Abingdon [ County).— On the Great Western Railway, at Radley— the body of A MAN, age about 36, length 5 ft. 8 in., complexion dark, hair and heavy moustache dark brown, eyes brown, several front upper teeth and 2nd and 3rd right fingers missing; dress, black jacket, dark vest, dark grey trousers, dark brown worsted socks, green tie with yellow stripes, dark cap (" W. Clap- pen, tailor and outfitter, Swindon" on inside) lace boots. Appearance of a mechanic. Information to Supt. Holding, Abingdon. CUMBERLAND. 71.— Whitehaven { County).— 31st ult., at St. Bee's— the body of A MAN, much decomposed, age about 45, length 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, 2 front lower teeth missing, few black hairs on cheeks ; wearing a pair of sea boots, size 9, and a pair of grey stockings. Information to Supt. Hope, Whitehaven. KENT. 72.— Sandwich ( County).— In the sea, off Deal— the body of A MAN, age 50 to 55, length 5 ft. 8 in., beard ( turning grey) brown, small moustache, small cross on muscle right arm; dress, 2 brown jackets, dark double- breasted fancy vest, dark tweed trousers, brown lace boots, rubber heels, 1 flannelette shirt, 1 flannel shirt, rubber collar, blue figured tie, merino pants, coloured knitted socks. Apparently in water about 3 weeks. Found in pockets, pair of spectacles, pair of eyeglasses, cloak room ticket for trunk left at Canterbury West station, in name of Bennett, 9th July, 1903, containing clothing, & c., some marked " M. B." in red cotton ; corkscrew, stamped " Union Castle Line, & c." ; old bank book, name of E. W. Green or Byroon, Esq.; Harcombe & Eyrand's soda bottle and machining, Cape Town, bottle with label British Dispensary for repeat quote No. 5 W 987. 7.7.02., cork stamped " Cape Town " ; small stone jar, containing oint- ment, labelled " Hoyles, Matthew & Co., Cape Town." Supposed to have recently returned from South Africa on one of the Union Castle liners. 73.— By the roadside— the body of A MAN, supposed JOHN WILES, alias JOHN VAILE, age about 47, length 5 ft. 8 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, ship in full sail on chest; dress, black coat and vest, cord trousers, blue striped cotton shirt, dark brown cap, Army socks and boots, blue neckerchief, red stripes. Had in his possession papers shewing that he belonged to the Sussex Royal Garrison Artillery, in name of John Vaile, Albion Ale House, Old Brompton, Chatham, and was at Eastbourne last May for training. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Chaney, Sandwich. SUSSEX ( East). 74.— Hastings ( Borough).— Abandoned 1st inst., A MALE CHILD, age about 3 months, com- plexion fair, hair light, eyes blue grey, vaccina- tion marks on left shoulder and arm, circumcised; dress, white calico robe, tucks and row of tracing braid at bottom, top feather- stitched, feather- stitching and Valenciennes bottom of sleeves, lace across front to shoulders, 2 white woollen shawls, bonnet, white satin flowers, baby ribbon on top and round sides, white net veil, 2 calico diapers, 6 brass curtain pins, 1 white calico shirt, flannel roller, flannel bed, with patch in centre, calico binder, a comforter. In good condition. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. APPREHENSIONS. 75.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office. — IIENRY TOWNSEND, Office No. 2- 01. Tabu- lar form, 4th July, 1902, ( see also list of re- apprehensions 31st ult.) 1G— Metropolitan Police District, C Division.— ROBERT KENT, Case No. 5, 24th ult. 77.— Metropolitan Police District, K Division.— EDWARD FARMER, Case No. 4, 5th June last. 78— Essex, Chelmsford ( County).— CHARLES H. COLE, Case No. 11, 31st ult. 79.— Wiltshire, Swindon ( County).— TOM TAYLOR, alias TOM CURLY and THOMAS ADAMTHWAITE, Case No. 38, 24th April last. 80. — Yorkshire, North Riding, Richmond ( County). — ROBERT PARKS, alias HEBDEN, Case No. 60, 26th June last, at Filey. 81. — Yorkshire ( North Riding), Scarborough ( Borough). — ROBERT PARKS, alias HEBDEN, Case No. 66, 10th ult., and property recovered. 82. — Yorkshire ( West Riding), Bradford ( City).— WILLIAM C. HARMS- WORTH, Case No. 68, 21st November, 1902.- LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSION SOUGHT. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 83.— High Wycombe ( Borough).— For stealing ( bailee). 10th ult., a Humber bicycle, free wheel, flat handle bars, rat trap pedals, tubes top and bottom repaired about 1$ in. from sockets, Warwick tyres, 64614 and No. 10, Bowden brake, mud guards, nickel plated lamp attached— FRED BROOKS ( supposed false), age 17 or 18, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey; dress, grey suit, cricketing shirt, brown cap. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Head Constable, Sparling, High Wycombe. PERSON IN CUSTODY. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 84.— Falsgrave ( County).— Remanded till 13th inst., on suspicion of stealing a large brass garden syringe, dark wood handle— GEORGE McFUDDYAM ( supposed false), age 25, height 5 ft. 4| in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, slight moustache sandy, several indistinct tattoo marks on right forearm and back of right hand ; dress, grey coat and trousers, dark vest with white spots, black and white check cap, black rubber shoes. A native of Greenock. Information to Supt. Beswick, Pickering. PROPERTY FOUND. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 85.— Falsgrave ( County).— 3rd inst., in a wood near Seamer ( supposed stolen), a new safety bicycle, maker's name obliterated, 28 in. wheels, plated Westwood rims and spokes, 24 in. frame, black enamelled, Hoyster crab front brake, War- wick tyres, part of headlock broken off, free wheel, flat handle bar, brown cork handles with black tips, Middlemore and Lamplough saddle, mud guards, No. 13 stamped on head. Information to Supt. Beswick, Pickering. APPREHENSION. 86.— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Barnsley ( County).— JOHN GALLAGHER, Case No. 37, 12th June last. The apprehension of the undermentioned persons is sought for 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 eases 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 Commissioner1 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. AGE. HEIGHT, COM. HAIR. EYES. REMARKS. Conviction. Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. LICENCE- HOLDERS. ERNEST BURTON, alias CHARLES 35 TOWNLEY and ERNEST TOWNLEY. 737- 03. C. O. JAMES CARLTON, alias JAMES RYAN,| 30 JOHN TAYLOR, and JAMES HARDY. 2750- 00. C. O. Sentence expired. War- Pdtiit issued. HOWARD CORNER, alias JOHN HOW- 46 ARD. 3002- 02. C. O. PATRICK DONOVAN, alias GEORGE, 35 DARCEY, HENRY DARWIN, WILLIAM RILEY. SIDNEY PATTERSON, and HENRY DAWSON. 816- 99. C. O. Sen- tence expired. Warrant issued. JAMES JOHNSTONE, alius JOHN L. 41 SMITH, JAMES MCKENZIE, JOHN LARWARD SMITH, JOHN LLAN- WARNE SMITH, JAMES LLAN- WARNE, JAMES HAMILTON, FRED- ERICK JAMES RAMSEY, and JOHN HILL SMITH. 2435- 98. C. O. JAMES LEE, alias JAMES FIELDER, 36 and JAMES WELSH. 3686- 97. C. O. ARTHUR CECIL LLOYD, alias JOHN 23 SULLIVAN and WILLIAM SMITH. 1292- 00. C. O. 5 3 sallow It brn grey sallow dk brn hazel ( thin in front) dk brn 5 1J 5 6 5 5j 5 7 j 5 3i 5 7 sallow fresh fresh fresh fresh brn ( thin in front) grey It brn ( bald in front) brn hazel hazel ( weak) blue grey blue " E. T." back It hand, indistinct tattoo wrist , ud -— J Brown mole back rt wrist ; •' J. 11." back rt forearm 1st joint of 1st and 2nd rt fingers crushed es Scar back It forearm and 2nd It finger R.' 1 ( faint) back It forearm Sailor It forearm marks inside It Middlesex Sessions, 23rd February. 1901. 3 ve » re penal servitude for possessing housebreaking imple- ments by night. Licenced 26th May. 1903. b 187. Leeds Assizes, 3rd December, 1896, 5 years penal servitude for shopbreaking. Liberated on 2nd licence, 4th April, 1893. T W 256. South London Sessions, 14th March. 1900. 3} years ptnal servitude and 2 years supervision for false pretences. Licenced 29th October. 1902. a 117. Central Criminal Court, 8th May. 1899, 3 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for larceny ( person). Licenced 21st Februarv, 1903. Y Z 230. " i, wojeol — Canterbury Quarter Sessions, 13th May. 1901, 3 years penal servitude for false pretences. Licenced 21st May, 1903. b 208. Small stroke and indistinct mark It. iudistinct tattoo maiks rt forearm ; mole fiout of neck Dot between It thumb and finger, ring eaoh 2nJ finger, anchor and dot It, " W. S." rt forearm North London Sessions, 15th August. 1899, 5 years penal servitude and 3 vears supervision for larcenr ( person). Licenced 16th June, 1903. T Z 421. Central Criminal Court, 25th February. 1901. 3 years penal servitude and 3 years supervision for larceny ( tnr.- on). Licenced 28th May. 19" 3. b 175. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 1903. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT FOR FAILING TO REPORT, & c.— continued. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., and Force Desiring Capture. AGE. LICENCE- HOLDERS— contd. JOHN MITCHELL, alias WILLIAM 39 HENRY FAIRHURST, WM. HENRY SMITH, JOHN HENRY ABBOTT, and JOHN WILLIAM WALKER. 1317- 00. C. O. ALFRED JOHN MONSON, alias JOHN 42 BERESFORD. 1196- 02. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. ALFRED NEWTON, alias GEOROE TUF- 46 NELL and JOSEPH DAY. 754- 02. C. O. JOHN TAYLOR, alias JOHN CHAPMAN, 44 JOHN PAGE, JOHN JAMES. JOHN WILKINSON TAYLURE and JOHN WILLIAMS. 3046- 98. C. O. HENRY THOMAS CARTWRIGHT, alias 68 HARRY BROOKS. 447- 03. Derby ( Borough). SUPERVISEES. FREDERICK WILLIAM ANDREWS, alias 43 FREDK. WM. TAYLOR. FREDK. WM. HANDEREZE, ARTHUR ANDREWS. FRANCIS WILLIAM WALKER, and FREDERICK WILLIAM WALKER. 880- 02. C. O. JAMES CRAWLEY. 485- 99. C. O. 68 HAKRY HALES. 797- 03. ( County). Warrant issued. Oundle 30 ROBERT THOMAS. ( County). 841- 00. Ludlow 36 HEIGHT. OOM. HAIR. BYES. REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. 5 6i 5 9 5 7i 5 6J 5 0 5 7* 5 8 5 9} fresh fresh fresh fresh pale fresh fresh grey 5 3J fresh grey blue ( thin ( cast on in top) rt) It brn grey ^ turng grey) bra hazel brn ( turng grey, bald on top) brn ( turng grey, bald on top) brn gy dk brn Large burn scar back neck, scar back It hand Scar each eyebrow, above It eyebrow, and on It cheek ; mole rt side nose dk brn It brn brn grey grey blue brn Large scar back rt thumb Scar It eyebrow and bridge of nose ; cross flags ( faint) Central Criminal Court, 25th July, 1898, 5 years rt, several moles It forearm penal servitude for fraud. Licenced 26th April, Knutsford Quarter Sessions, 9th April, 1901, 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 10th July, 1903. P b 16. Scar back rt hand crushed at tip and over It eye; 4th It finger Scar back neck ; mole corner It eye ; brown dot It fore- arm Scar rt wrist ; ring back 2nd It finger Blue dot back It: mole front rt forearm 98 Staffordshire knot & girl It forearm bust of woman It wrist 1902. y 332. Middlesex Sessions, 25th February, 1899. 4 years penal servitude for larceny. Liberated on 2nd licence, 28th July, 1903, which expires 15th October, 1903. Z 70. Chelmsford Quarter Sessions. 20th February, 1901, 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 29th May, 1903. b 43. Hereford Sessions, 26th June. 1899, 5 years penal servitude and 7 years supervision for larceny. Licenced 27th March, 1903. R Z 35. To be dealt with wherever found. Northampton County Quarter Sessions, 30th June, 1898, 5 years penal servitude and 2 years super- vision for larceny. Licenced 31st March, 1902. Y 225. Also wanted on a warrant for larceny ( bailee). Chelmsford Sessions, 24th May, 1887, 10 years penal servitude remanet of former sentence and 7 years supervision for larceny : liberated on 2nd license, 17th February, 1899. Under supervision until 23rd May. 1904. YHN 826. * Northampton County Quarter Sessions, 3rd July, 1902, 12 months hard labour and 2 years supervision for larceny. Liberated on remission, 19th May, 1903. 4854. Hanley Sessions. 30th June, 1899, 10 months hard labour and 5 years supervision for stealing pigeons. Released on remission 31st March, 1900, from which date supervision commences. 1595. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending August 1st, 1903, with the results, etc. Office No. NAME. Fresh Offence with which charged. Name of Result. Date and Place. Name and Division of Officer. 680— 03 ANDERSON, ALFRED 1757— 98 BAILEY, JAMES 1428— 02 BEDWELL, WM. 2872— 02 ; CARROLL, WM. 415— 96 COLLINS, EDWD. • 726— 00 CORBETT, WM. 1451— 97 ' CRISP, WM. 2055— 01 DENNISON, CHAS. E. 3882— 96 DONOYOU, JOHN 3292— 02 GOODWIN, HY. 3421— 02 GRAHAM, ROBT. 2066— 01 GREGORY, JAMES 84— 02 HOOPER, FREDK. 1890— 02 | KING, JAMES 1767— 02 O'LEARY, AUGUSTINE 1656— 00 ROBSON, CHAS. 2593— 96 ! ROGERS, WILLIAM Sus. person ( loitering.) P. of C. Act Unlawful poss. Larceny ( from inside of shop) Sus. person ( frequenting public urinal) Unlawful poss. 798— 99 SMITH, THOMAS 501— 02 WEST, JOHN 8.5090 WILLIAMS, ALBERT 1958— 00 j WILSON, HERBT. Begging ( a) Sus. person ( loitering) ( J) P. of C. Act False pretences ( a) Against vagrant act ( 4) Failing to pro- duce correct licence Shopbreaking Larceny ( from outside of warehouse) Begging P. of C. Act ( attmpg. to pick pockets) Attd. larceny ( per.) also assault Possg. housebrkg. impls. by night Brothel- keeping Larceny ( from inside shop) Unlawful possn. Sus. person ( P. of C. Act) Larceny ( per.) Same Name JOHN HALEY JAMES HUNTER Same Name EDWIN COLLINS Same Name Same Name Same Name JOHN MARK DONOHUE Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name JAS. COOPER Same Name Same Name Same Name JOHN SULLIVAN WALTER WEST Same Name GEORGE EVANS 3 months h. I. 6 months h. I. 1 month h. l. Bound over 2 months h. l. 2 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 9 months h. l. 5 years p. s. Bound over and discharged un- der care of Sal- vation Army 7 years p. s. 1 month h. l. 1 month h. l. 6 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 3 years p. s. £ 20 5s. Od. or 2 months ( rmvd. in custody) 3 months h. l. 14 days h. I. 6 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 27th July, Southwark P. Ct. 30th July, Worship St. P. Ct. 28th July, Erith P. Ct. 23rd July, N. L. Sess. 29th July, Marlborough St. P. Ct. 25th July, Westminster P. Ct. 27th July, S. W. P. Ct. 30th July, Willesden P. Ct. 21st July, Hereford Ass. 18th July, Stratford P. Sess. 3rd July, Cardiff Qr. Sess. 22nd July, Worship St. P. Ct. 27th July, S. W. P. Ct. 28th July, Bow St. P. Ct. 27th July, Worship St. P. Ct. 31st July, West Ham Boro' Sess. 27th July, N. L. P. Ct. 31st July, Clerkenwell P. Ct. 18th July, S. W. P. Ct. 27th July, Southwark P. Ct. 29th July, Marlborough St. P. Ct. Known to P. C. Fromant, 237M ; aiso to P. S. Neil, C. I. D., M. Known to P. C. Lewis, 217J; also to P. C. Waterman, 128H. Known to P. C. Fletcher, 513R ; also to P. C. Clyne, C. I. D.. R. Known to P. C. Long, 53ER ; also to P. C. Wrapson, 447E. Known to P. C. Pearse. 334D; also to P. S. Scholes, C. I. D., D. Known to P. C. Lloyd, 201L; also to P. S. Smith, C. I. D., M. Known to P. C. Lesley, 273V ; also to P. C. Batchelder, 240V. Known to P. C. Laws. 508X; also to P. S. Turner, C. I. D., F. Known to Sergt. Wm. Davies, Hereford ( City); also to Ch. Insp. Fox, C. I. D., Co. Known to P. C. Rogers, 614J ; also to P. S. Jas. Schofield, Salford ( Borough) Known to P. S. Ferrett, C. I. D., C. O; also to P. S, Wensley, C. I. D., H. Known to P. C. Penny, 366H. Known to P. C. Lesley, 273V : also to P. C. Batchelder, 240V. Known to P. S. Mew, C. I. D., V : also to P. S. Pike, C. I. D., C. O. Known to P. C. Allen, 163G ; also to P. C. Kenward, C. I. D., G. Known to P. S. Scrimshaw, C. I. D., K ; also to P. S. Eustace, C. I. D., K. Known to P. S. Popham, 47N : also to P. S. McKenzie, C. I. D., J. Known to P. C. Payne, 572Y ; also to P. S. Long, 42E. Known to P. C. Wright, | 222W. Known to P. C. Sprinectt, 135L: also to P. S. Pusey, C. I. D., M. Known to P. C. Amos, 54C; also to P. C. Cochrane, 232C. LONDON , PHUTBD FOB HU UUIITT'I STATIOMBI Ornoe BT J. J. KIUHU 4 Oo., LIMITED, » » , VIOTOBIA STBBKF, S. W.; 33, KUIE WHLIAM STBBET, H. O.; AHO MABSHALSKA WORKI, 8. K. 67368