w WW: PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1903. VOL. XX., No. 2074 Ruauii 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THK EDITOR OK THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, 8. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprhension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 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 is fought 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 engraver's charge will range from 5s. to 10s. A remittance of 5s. should be made in the first instance for cost of engraving sketches. fl. 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. ^. TIOXS. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and as far as practicable they are alphabetically arranged by counties. . ... 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from tuch 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. . . . Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted on payment; and the charges for the insertion of the same wUl be given on application. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. 13. NOTICE. I.— The composition of the Friday Ho. of the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as fol- lows :— ( a) Regulations at top of first page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged, as far as practicable, in alphabetical order.. ( c) Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2.) Counties. ( 3.) Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. 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— Convict Supervision Office.— For failure to report— Licence- holder EDWARD BRAZIER, alias MARTIN OLIVER and THOMAS GILBERT, Office No. 3077- 01, age 36, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, pock- marked, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, " A. J. Beach" left forearm. A tinsmith; native of London. Sentenced at Winchester Assizes, 24th June, 1899, to 3 years penal servitude for receiving. Liberated on 2nd licence 10th ult. R. Z. 372. Convicted at Gosport, Aldershot and Guildford. Stated his intention of proceeding to Newport, Isle of Wight, but did not report there. To be dealt with wherever found. I 2.— C Division.— For obtaining £ 3 15s. by a worthless cheque on the National Provincial Bank of England, St. James's Branch, 208 Piccadilly — JOSEPH BIRCH, age about 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and heavy moustache light brown ; dress, blue serge suit, black hard felt hat, lace boots. Supposed a native of London. Warrant issued. 3.— E Division.— For obtaining money by fraud— FREDERICK W. INGLETON, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion florid, hair light, moustache red, eyes hazel, wears glasses, very thin legs, addicted to drink ; dress, dark grey jacket suit, tight fitting trousers. He pro- duced a forged order purporting to have come from Mr. Hodkin, Pulsometer Engineering Com- pany, Reading, for the insertion of advertisements in Engineering Magazines, and obtained money as commission. A native of Brixton. Warrant issued. 4.— N Division.— For obtaining £ 9 10s. by worthless cheques, on the Middlesex Banking Co., 89 and 90, Leadenhall Street, E. C.— GRACE FOLLITT, age 45, height 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, complexion ruddy, full face, hair very dark, addicted to drink ; dress, black dress and jacket, large straw hat. Warrant issued. 5.— S Division.— For assault on police— JOHN NEWTON, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, 1 front upper tooth overlaps ; dress, dark mixture coat, cord trousers, dark neckerchief, mixture cap, lace boots. A labourer ; may be found sleeping in sheds in the vicinity of St. Albans. Is a fowl thief.— ELIZABETH NEWTON, age 30, height 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, complexion dark, hair' black, eyes dark brown ; dress, black dress, jacket and hat, has with her 3 children and usually a perambulator.— JACK SMITH, age 4l, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair light, eyes grey ; wearing dark clothes. A labourer. Warrant issued. 6.— X Division.— For obtaining a costume and blouse by fraud— LAURA EASTWOOD, age 23, height 5 ft. 3 in., stout build, complexion, hair and eyes dark ; dress, dark navy blue serge costume, light blouse. A native of Cleckheaton, Yorks. Warrant issued. 7.— X Division.— For stealing, from his lodgings, a silver watch and a copper kettle— VICTOR STILLMAN, alias COOPER, age 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown; dress, dark coat and vest, moleskin trousers, black hard felt hat. A ship's stoker. Warrant issued. 8.— X Division.— For embezzling 15s.— ERNEST ALLEN, age 20, height 5 ft. 8 in , com- plexion fresh, freckled, hair and slight moustache ginger, prominent teeth, walks badly; dress, dark suit and cap. A milk carrier. Warrant issued. 9.— X Division.— For embezzling 30s.— FREDERICK SEARS, alias BROOKS, age 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, scar on bridge of nose : dress, fawn colour covert coat, dark trousers, black hard felt hat. A milk carrier ; supposed a native of High Wycombe. ( See Case No. 2, 31st July last). Warrant issued. 10— x Division. — For obtaining £ 1 by fraud— PERCY NORTON, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, round face, clean shaved ; dress, dark tweed Norfolk suit and cap. A native of Chorley Wood, Herts. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BUCKING HA MS HIRE. 11.— Aylesbury ( County).— For sacrilege. 22nd September last, and stealing communion plate— Supervisee FRANK DICKINSON, alias GEORGE SIMPSON, and HENRY DAWSON, Office No. 498- 02 ( Case No. 11, 16th nit., and Tabular Form, 3rd July last), age 40, height 5 ft. 8$ in., complexion sallow, hair and whiskers dark brown ( turning grey), eyes ( sunken) blue, scald scar above left ear, 3 warts left eyelid; supposed wearing dark blue or black clothing, and dark cap. A native of Preston. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Pitson, Aylesbury. CUMBERLAND. 12.— Whitehaven ( County).— For obtain- ing money by false pretences, 13th ult.— KATE COWAN or YOUNG ( supposed false), age about 46, tall, flushed face, hair brown, curling pins in front, front upper teeth missing, speaks with 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1908. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( coMtinved)— south country accent, addicted to drinking and snuff- taking ; dress, black tkirt, red plaid blouse, black cape, white straw bat with black band, strong lacH boots, all much worn. She engaged a solicitor to administer the estate of a wealthy brother alleged to have died at Bristol, and induced him to forward to Bristol the train fare for a person to bring the documents, then com- municated with the postal authorities there to send the solicitor's letter to Workington. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hope, Whitehaven. DERBYSHIRE. 13.— Alfreton ( County).— For stealing £ 1 15s. from his lodgings, 28th ult. — JAMES O'HARA, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair ( long and wavy) dark brown, eyes brown, leminine voice; dress, black coat and vest, grey trousers, blue striped tie, light grey motor cap, light lace boots. A pianist; native of Brigg. Sings at public houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Eyre, Alfreton. DEVONSHIRE. 14.— Barnstaple ( Borough).— For stealing from his lodgings, 2nd inst., £ 1 4s. 6d., and a receipt for £ 20 payable to Charles Grant, dated June, 1902— A MAN, who gave the name of McOWEN, age about 28, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in. complexion fair, hair ( curly in front), ginger, slight moustache light; dress, dark grey tweed suit, dark cap, carried an umbrella with large knob. He took lodgings, stating he was a musician and that he bad a friend coming by the Great Western Railway with a liarp and violin, asked to be allowed to go to his room, committed the larceny and decamped. Information to the Chief Constable, Barnstaple. ESSEX. 15.— Chelmsford ( County).— For stealing a St. Bernard bitch ( recovered) — ALBERT LOVE, C. S. O., M/ 5472 ( Case No. 20, 30th ult.), age 39, height 5 tt. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, crown and 2 dots front right forearm, crossed flags front left forearm. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Essex, Chelmsford. 1<\— Colchester ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— RICHARD EUMNEISTLR, age 50, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion paie, hair, whiskers and moustache ( turning grey) < md eyes dark, wears glasses ; dress, dark jacket suit, tie with red spots, hard felt hat, brown boots. Supposed a native of Austria, carries a Mnall harp in case, stated that he was a Doctor of Music. Warrant issued. 17.— Colchester ( County).— For fowl steal- ing— BKAJAMIN NEALE, age about 2u, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair ginger, eyes brown ; wearing cord trousers, vest with sleeves.— ALFRED HEATH, age about 18, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes brown ; dress, light colour jacket, cord trousers, cap.— ALBERT PORTER, age about 20, height about 5 ft. 2 in., slight build, complexion and hair dark, eyes dark brown ; wearing jacket with velvet collar, cord trousers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ackers, County Police Station, Colchester. GLAMORGA NSHIRE. 18 — Cardiff ( Bonmgh).— For failure to re- port— Expiree EDWARD GEORGE MOSS, alias WILLIAM CHUDLEY, Office No. 1817- 00, age 32, height 5 ft. 3j in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, mole right cheek, brown mark right wrist, end of 2nd left finger injured, 3 dots left forearm. A seaman; native of Torquay. Sentenced at Ipswich Quarter Sessions 18th October, 1895, to 5 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for larceny. Liberated on 2nd licence 6th July last, which expired 10th inst. R. V. 188. He left Torquay i 8th September last, proceeded to Cardiff, but failed to report. Convicted at Torquay, Exeter, Cardiff, Hampton, and Gt. Yarmouth. Warrant issued. Intoirnation to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. GL OUCES TERSHIRE. 19.— Bristol ( City).— For fraudulently con- verting £ 1,150 t.. l. iiHwn use— JOHN FRED- ERICK MURLEY. a « « about 55, height 5 ft. 7 in., slitrhtly round shoulders, stout build, complexion pale, thick neck, inou- tache dark, short side whiskers turning grey; wearing black morning coat and vest, black bowler hat. Had with him a yellow tin box, brown Gladstone bag, a fishing basket and rod. A solicitor, late of Weston- Super- Mare. May be found staying or preaching at Y. M. C. A. Institutes. Absconded 28th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 20 — Aldershot ( County).— For forging and uttering cheques, 5th inst.— GEORGE DAWSON, alias KERSHAW, age 18, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, curved scar left eyebrow ; dress, new black serge jacket suit, double- breasted vest with collar, light check cap, tie with black and red squares. A native of Manchester. Is a deserter from the 2nd Cheshire Regiment. Had in his possession about £ 10, and a new brown hand bag. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 21.— Southampton ( Borough).— For em- bezzlement— i? RANK SLADE, age 32, height 5 ft. 10£ in., complexion fresh, hair light, 4 or 5 spots on left side of face. A clerk. Warrant issued. 22.— Southampton ( Borough).— For em- bezzlement— WILLIAM BUDD, age 16, height 5 ft. complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar about 2 in. long inside left wrist ; dress, dark check jacket and vest, brown cord trousers, blue serge cap, soft brown leggings, lace boots. A messenger boy ; native of Southampton. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. HER TFORDSHIRE. IS. — Watford ( County).— For false pre- tences at Chorley Wood, 26th ult.— PERCY NOR ION, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion ruddy, round face, clean shaved, of good address ; dress, blue striped tweed jacket, grey knickers, stockings, large cap, brown shoes. Supposed a native of Harrow. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wood, Watford. ISLE OF WIGHT. 24.— Newport ( County).— For stealing, 31st ult., at Carisbrooke, a brown cloth mackintosh ccat, brown bone buttons, tab at back— FRANK FRENCH, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, moustache light, addicted to drink ; dress, dark jacket and trousers, military shirt, dark cap with peak, carried a kit bag. A farm labourer ; supposed a native of Moorlynch. Has served about 14 years in the lst Somersetshire Regiment, usually wears two or three war medal ribbons on vest. Warrant issued. 25.— Newport ( County).— For deserting his wife. 2nd September last, at v owes— WILLIAM PARROTT, age 34, height 5 ft. 7£ in„ stout build, complexion fre6h, hair dark, eyes hazel. A mechanical engineer. Has been employed at Devonport Dockyard ( about 14 or 15 years), Portsmouth and London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ayres, Quay Street, New- port. KENT. 26.— Chztharn ( County).— For stealing a gold ring and £ 2 5s. 6d. from a dwelling hous->— JAMES WALLIS, alias THOMAS ARTHUR. JAMKS WILLIAMS, JAMES THOMPSON and HALL, Office No. 152 > 01 ( see Cases No. 13 and 45, 30th ult.; 27. 16th ult,; 14, 5th June. 1903 ; 11, 22nd May, 1903, & c.; and portrait, Case No. 33, Current Issue), age 26, height 5 ft. 3f in., com- plexion fresh, pimples on face, hair and eyes brown, scar over each eyebrow, right temple, and on left thumb, prominent nose; dress, black striped suit, grey cap, black cord watch chain. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sargent, Chatham. 27.— Tonbridge ( County).— For larceny— CHARLES J. WILSON, age 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue, tattooed both arms, including motto of the 9th Lancers on right, scar supposed right side of neck ; dress, dark grey jacket and vest, riding breeches, brown leggings and boots, black tie, hard felt hat. Supposed a native of Bermondsey. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Styles, Tonbridge. LANARKSHIRE. 28. — Glasgow ( City). — For uttering 3 forged bills of exchange, thereby obtaining £ D18 Is. 9d., between 15th September and 8th ult.— GEORGE CLOW, age 35 to 40, height 5ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache brown, high cheek bones ; dress, dark tweed or blue serge jacket suit, round felt hat. Absconded 22nd ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Detective Department, Glasgow. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 29.— Monmouth ( Borough).— For failing to surrender to his bail at October Quarter Ses- sions at Usk, charged with wounding— DOMINICO GARDINER, age 63, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion dark, slightly pockmarked, hair and moustache ( turning gr^ y) black, eyes dark brown, foreign appearance, bracelet left wrist, ring 3rd left finger. A seaman, has a certificate or medal for saving life at sea. May be found at sailors' homes. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Captain Parker, Supt., Mon- mouth. NOR THA MPTONSHIRE. 30.— Northampton ( Borough).— For steal- ing ( bailee), 30th ult., a violin and case ( recovered) — A MAN, who gave the name of TED ORIEL, alias EDWARD AFFORD, age about 32, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., hair brown, clean shavea, " AFFO" tattooed on outside of one forearm, blue marks on fingers of one hand, sore on right little finger; dress, dark jacket and vest, blue trousers, hard hat. Supposed a native of Felix- stowe. Stated that he had been in a hospital at Cambridge suffering from blood poisoning right leg, and that he had been discharged from the Garrison Artillery as unfit. Was employed since June last as a cabinet maker. Stays at beer- houses or coffee- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North- ampton. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 31.— Nottingham ( City).— For obtaining, by false pretences, 19th ult., a single stone dia- mond ring, private mark " X. E. N."; 1 diamond and ruby half hoop ring, " N. A.—"; 1 diamond half hoop ring, " A. W. A."; 1 diamond and ruby half hoop ring, " X. W. A.—"; 1 diamond cluster ring, " B.—.—"; 1 sapphire and diamond cluster do., " T. X.—"; 1 diamond and sapphire half hoop do., " W. H. W. A.—"; 1 diamond and opal half hoop do., " T. X.—"; 1 diamond and sapphire cluster do., " X.—.—" — RICHARD HOFMANN, alias VON ORTMANN and BREYER, age about 38, height 5 ft. 7 in., stoops slightly, com- plexion, hair, heavy moustache, and eyes dark, may now be clean shaved, 1 front upper tooth miss- ing, speaks broken English; dress, dark suit and overcoat, bowler hat. A native of Vienna. He called on a jeweller, presented a card, " Richard Hofmann, M. D., Formerly of the Royal Hospital, Vienna. Consultations at the Royal Maternity Hospital," thereon, and stated that he wanted to purchase a ring for presentation, and that he had been recommended by a friend of the jeweller, with whom he was then staying. He was allowed to take away the rings and absconded. Previously convicted of similar offences at Birmingham and Doncaster, and of larceny from lodgings at Leeds. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Notting- ham. OXFORDSHIRE. 32.— Caversham ( County).— For house- breaking at Caversham, 10th inst., and stealing a lady's long gold chain, charm ( man in moon) attached; 1 small seal, gold setting; 1 charm ( ship at sea); 1 glass primrose league badge " Lord Roberts and Baden Powell" thereon; 1 gold horseshoe brooch ; 1 oval cameo brooch, woman's head thereon; 1 lady's gold dress ring, 2 pearls, 1 brilliant; 1 do. keeper, chain pattern ; 1 gold ring, set pink stone; 1 white enamel cuff link ; 1 gold double pin. 1 massive, beaded and chased, connected to smaller oblong beaded by gold chain, about 3J in. long; 1 silver Waterbury watch, with silver Albert, swivel both ends, silver charms ( whistle, com- pass, seal with goal posts and football) attached — A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., rather red face, hair dark, slight moustache light; dress, dark blue overcoat with velvet collar, dark trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. Carried a black cloth bag. Information to Inspector Porter, Caversham. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 SPECIAL NOTICE. 33.— Attention is directed to JAMES WALLIS, Southampton, Leicester, Chatham, Bath and Grays- alias JAMES WILLIAMS, JAMES THOMPSON, He calls at houses at which furnished rooms are THOMAS ARTHUR HALL, and JOHNSON, to let, agrees to take a room and represents that Office No. 1525- 01 ( whose portrait appears above), he is employed at Lipton's, Ltd.; Co- operative age 26, height 5 ft. 3J in., slight build, complexion Society ; Home & Colonial, or other stores, then fresh, hair and eyes brown, scar over both eye- asks permission to go to his room for the purpose brows, right temple and left thumb, prominent of washing his hands prior to proceeding to the nose, bad front teeth; dress, usually dark suit railway station for his luggage, commits larceny and a cap. His arrest is sought for larceny and decamps; in some cases he leaves behind a lodgings, in the Metropolis, at Bolton, Walsall, parcel, which is afterwards found to contain Birmingham, Chorley, Stoke- on- Trent, Longton, straw, waste paper, & c. See Cases No. 26, 37, Bromsgrove, Wigan, Newport ( Mon.), Bedford, and 95, current issue. Cardiff, Portsmouth, Aldershot, Norwich, Reigate, PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 34.— Richmond ( County).— For stealing a silver lever watch, No. 8952, white dial, Roman numerals, chased back, small plain circle in centre, with leaf therein, gold pointers ( minute one nearly broken); 2 razors ( 1 black handle, other white), " Butlers' Keen " thereon— MARK DERFIELD, a Russian Jew, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache in- clined to ginger, eyes grey, near sighted, wears glasses at night. A cabinet maker or joiner. He left for Newcastle- on- Tyne, 24th ult, and had with him an old oak stained tin trunk, con- taining 2 dark tweed suits ( 1 new), maker " Newis Benson, York House, Richmond, Yorks," on hanger; 1 new overcoat, dark, speckled with white: 1 grey motor cap; and a tool box, painted reddish yellow, iron handles, 4 feet, containing tools with " R. Yarvill & Sons, York," thereon. Was convicted of larceny at Wisbech in February last. Warrant isiued. Information to Supt. Wilson, Richmond, Yorks. A YRS HI RE. 35.— Kilmarnock ( Burgh).— For fraud, between 12th and 19th September last— ED- WARD BOYD, alio* DAVID ROBERTSON, age about 37, height 5 ft. 5 to 7 in., rather stont build, complexion fresh, fnll round face, short nose, hair and moustache light, eyes greyish, apparently well educated, a good penman, very talkative, addicted to drink ; dress, bine tweed jacket and vest, greenish tweed trousers, blue cap, sometimes wears a fawn colour dust coat. An engineer or dealer in second- hand furniture; native of Bel- fast. In reply to an advertisement in the Machinrry Market, he offered 2 steam derrick cranes for sale, obtained £ 50 in part payment of one of the cranes, and absconded. Has been pre- viously convicted of fraud at Belfast. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Hill, Kilmar- nock. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)- SHROPSHIRE. 36.— Oswestry ( County).— For neglecting to maintain his 4 children, leaving them charge- able to the Common Fund of the Oswestry Poor Law Incorporation— JOHN HUMPHREYS, age 35, height about 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes grey, left elbow deformed, shuffling gait, speaks with Welsh accent; dress, grey suit, light cap, light lace boots. A labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lewis, Oswestry. SOMERSETSHIRE. 37.— Bath ( City).— For stealing a gold curb chain ; 1 silver match box ( recovered); 1 silver pencil case, with red stone ; 1 pair of blue serge trousers, and a double- breasted vest, " McCoombs, Cheapside, London," on buttons — JAMES WALLIS, alias JAMES WILLIAMS, JAMES THOMPSON, THOMAS ARTHUR, and HALL, Office No. 1525- 01 ; dress, dark serge jacket, vest and cap, light trousers, mauve tie, lace boots; gave the name of JOHNSON. ( See Case No. 33.) Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bath. 38. — Bath ( City). — GEORGE THOMAS PARR, Case No. 33, 13th September, 1901. Warrant withdrawn. STAFFORDSHIRE. ' 39.— Burslem ( County).— For stealing, 6th inst., at Milton, a silver English lever watch, " Mellor, Hanley," engraved on works, and a Swiss stopwatch with brass case— BERTIE CUTHBERT WITNEY DALE, age 21, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes brown, " Ellen, Annie, Nellie" tattooed on right forearm, " B. Dale" on left fore- arm ; dress, short dark brown jacket and vest, light grey cord trousers, strong lace boots, military socks, " No. 6373 " thereon, leather belt with mili- tary buckle. A stoker ; native of Mow Cop. Has been in Adel Reformatory ; also served in the North Staffordshire Militia. Warrant issued. 40.— Burslem ( County).— For deserting his wife and children leaving them chargeable to the Wolstanton and Burslem Union, 3rd inst.— GEORGE BENTLEY, » ge .> 2, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue ; dress, old brown suit, dark cap, lace boots, all much worn. A scissors grinder ; native of Burslem. Warrant issued. Information { to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1903 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— SUFFOLK ( East). l^ l.— Stowmarkot ( County).— For obtain- ing a pair of boots by false pretences, 15th ult. — F. H. J. O'SULLIVAN, age about 28, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark, . eyes brown; dress, dark jacket suit, black hard felt hat, carried a brown bag. Supposed a native of London. May seek employ- ment as an insurance agent. Warrant issued. 42.— stowmarket ( County).— For stealing, 7th inst., a pair light lace boots, " V ictory " inside uppers; 1 single- breasted vest with small red spots, 3 pockets, imitation glass buttons; 1 woollen shirt. PHILLIPS, age 18 to 20, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, clean shaved, eyes ( piercing) dark ; dress, dark clothes and cap, may be wearing the stolen boots. Supposed a native of London. Is travelling the country; frequents common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Page, Stowmarket. 43.— Wood bridge ( County).— For obtain- ing money by false pretences— R. ROBERTS, alias HALL, BUSH, & c., age 18, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, clean shaved, speaks with London accent; dress, dark grey suit, grey overcoat with velvet collar, blue tie with white spots, black hard hat, brown boots, may now be wearing a cap. Supposed a native of Holloway, London. Stated that he represented a Company who were about to publish a Directory. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lingley, Woodbridge. 44.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For stealing £ 175 — HECTOR CHARLES PETTINGILL, age 26, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., weight about 9 stones, complexion fresh, hair ( nearly bald) dark brown, clean shaved ; dress, dark grey overcoat, sac back, dark jacket suit, light check cap. A ledger clerk ; native of Great Yarmouth. Warrant issued. 45.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 3 on a worthless cheque for £ 10, drawn on the London and Provincial Bank, Limited, Rochester, in favour of " H. L. Brooke," and signed " Geo. Couchmore," No. ? 114797, dated 24th October, 1903— H. L. BROOKE, age 47, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., hair, heavy moustache ( turning grey), and eyes dark, thin face, small tumour on crown of head; wearing grey mixture sac back overcoat, black bowler hat, had with him a black and white check cap. Supposed a native of Maidstone. He left behind a coat, " Levy & Co., Maidstone," on tab. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Col. Russell, Chief Con- stable, Ipswich. SUSSEX ( East). 46.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For failing to appear at Lewes Quarter Sessions, 20th ult., charged with housebreaking— JAMES GRAY, age 16, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, indistinct tattoo marks left forearm. Is a trumpeter of the Sussex Artillery, Militia. Warrant issued. 47.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For non- payment of maintenance arrears— ARTHUR DAVIS, age 32, height 5 ft. 2\ in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) brown, eyes hazel. A stableman ; absconded 30th ult. Warrant issued. £ 1 REWARD. 48.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For desert- ing his wife and children, leaving them charge- able to the Common Fund of the Eastbourne Union— FREDERICK BETTS, age 29, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair black, eyes dark, large F shape scar back of bead, partially blind left eye ; dress, dark blue suit, and peak cap ( which he wears over left eye). A painter's labourer ; native of Ipswich. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Eastbourne Union to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of Betts. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. 49.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing a bicycle ( recovered)— A MAN, who gave the name of — SCHRIBEL, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion dark, thin features, high cheek bones, thin pointed nose, slight moustache dark, wore gold- framed pince- nez, of Jewish appear- ance, spok6 with foreign accent; dress, blue serge suit. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WA R WICKS HIRE. 50.— Birmingham ( City).— For embezzl- ing £ 5,10th ult.— PERCY HEATHCOTE, age 26 to 28, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes bluish grey, thin angular face, walks erect, takes long steps; dress, grey lounge suit, cap, may be wearing a brown mack- intosh, bi3wn leggings and brown boots. A clerk ; naUTe of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom Inform- t'cn. Chief Constable Rafter, Bir- mingham. WILTSHIRE. 5].— Swindon ( County). — For obtaining poultry by fraud— R. BERNARD alias OSTER- LOH, age 50 to 55, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., round shoulders, complexion dark, hair, whiskers, and moustache, ( turning grey), dark, left hand and part of arm missing. He wrote to a poultry dealer offering to purchase any quantity of fowls and stated that he would supply crates and pay carriage. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. WORCESTERSHIRE. 52.— Worcester ( City).— For uttering a Post Office Order, and obtaining 8s. 9d., with intent to defraud H. M. Postmaster- General, 4th inst.— ALFRED PRESBURY, alias ALBERT WALKER, BROOKS, ROBIN SO M, & c., age 20, height 5 ft. 3j in., complexion sallow, hair and eyes brown, brown mole near left side of nose, scar right forearm, back of 2nd and 3rd right fingers, left thumb, right of chin ; dress, dark or navy blue suit, black and white tie, black hard hat, box calf lace boots, usually wears black kid gloves, and carries a green bamboo cane. Supposed a native of Wolverhampton. Was convicted of larceny ( lodgings) at Gloucester, 24th October, 1902 ; of larceny and fraud at Banbury, 29th December, 1902; of larceny at Ross; and recently released from Hereford Prison. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Byrne, Wor- cester. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 53.— Hull ( City).— For absconding with work- house clothing— GEORGE GRANT, age 63, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair, whiskers and moustache sandy, eyes grey; dress, brownish grey tweed suit, brown cap, blue and white muffler, cotton shirt, Blucher boots; all marked " H W g,." A blacksmith ; native of Edinburgh. Absconded 16th August last. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 54. — Hull ( City). — For stealing £ 7, 24th Septemt- er last— LUCIA BLAND, age 34, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair, moustache and eyes dark, end of 1 right finger missing; dress, blue serge jacket suit, white check tie, or blue and red striped muffler, cap with bright peak, lace boots. An engineer ; supposed a native of Nottingham. May be found at workhouse hospitals. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 55.— Hull ( City\— Forstealing ( bailee), 1 6th ult., a bicycle— JOHN HARTLEY FEWSON, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion and hair dark, of smart appearance ; dress, blue serge suit, black hard felt hat. Supposed a ship's fireman ; native of Hull. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Acting Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 56.— Scarborough ( Borough). — For as- sault on police— GEORGE FERGUSON, age 33 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 9£ in., complexion fresh, hair ( cut short) and moustache grey, eyes blue, of pugilistic appearance ; dress, steel grey morning coat suit, black hard felt hat. A fruiterer ; native of Scarborough. Associates with pugilists and bookmakers. Absconded 27th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Basham, Scar- borough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 57.— Barnslev ( Borough).— For stealing, 8th inst., an English concertina, glass keys, ebony frame, one handle repaired with cord, in a square box with leather cover, lined marone plush, maker " Lachinal, London," on inside of cover; 1 dark jacket, square cut; 1 do., round cut, " Hud- son, Tailor," on hangers ; 1 black and white silk muffler, check pattern; 1 pink neckerchief, initials " F. W." in yellow thread in one corner; 2 pairs light lace boots, sizes 8 and 9— WILLIAM BRASSINGTON, age 25, height 5 ft. 4 in., good build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, most of upper teeth missing, Highlander drinking from a glass tattooed on left forearm, man playing polo on chest; probably wearing the stolen clothing, brown trousers, dark cap. A labourer ; native of Leeds. Has served in the Yorkshire Light Infantry. Frequents common lodging- houses. Information to Chief Constable Butler, Barns- ley. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. ESSEX. 58.— Epping ( County).— Remanded till 14th inst, for housebreaking— JOHN HE > RY HAR- BER, alias JOHN HERBERT, age 19*, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes hazel, " J L," and spots tattooed left arm, burn scar right wrist, birthmark left side of neck. States he has served in the 3rd West Surrey Regiment.— ARTHUR HENDERSON, alias THOMAS JACKSON, age 19, height 5 ft. 7J in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar on right wrist. Information to Supt. Amos, Epping. HAMPSHIRE. 59.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— Committed for trial at the ensuing Quarter .- essions for break- ing into a Club and stealing a quantity of plate, etc. ( recovered)— RICHARD HARDING, alias DAVID OLIVER, age 26, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache sandy, eyes blue, small dent over right eye, abscess scar left of neck, mole centre of back, scar near right elbow, 2 front upper teeth deficient. A fitter and turner; native of Manchester. Supposed pre- viously convicted.— JOHN BLISDALE, alias COOPER, age 38, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, is suffering from rheumatism. A hawker ; native of London. — SARAH CARNEY, alias COOPER and BLIS- DALE, age 35, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes dark brown. A prostitute ; native of Scarborough. — WILLIAM FURY, age 45, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown. A street musician ; native of Essex. Supposed previously convicted. Information to the Chief Constable, Portsmouth. STAFFORDSHIRE. 60.— Burslem ( County).— Remanded till 16th inst., for stealing, 7th inst., a pair of boots ( recovered)— JOHN LEA alias THOMAS RED- DING or READING, age 36, height 5 ft. 8£ in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache light brown, eyes grey, anchor and boat tattooed right forearm. " LOVE" right wrist, flags on left wrist, scar on bridge of nose and neck; dress, blue serge reefer suit, peak cap. A sailmaker; native of Birmingham. States he served 9 years in the Navy and was discharged from H. M. S. Doris, January, 1900. He tramps the country repairing blinds and door mats.} Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. WARWICKSHIRE. 61.— Nuneaton ( County).— Remanded, charged with stealing a pony, trap, and harness, 2nd inst.— THOMAS HEXTALL, alias FRED- ERICK SMITH, CHARLES WRIGHT, and BIRT BECK, age 41, height 5 ft. 7J in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache turning grey, eyes grey, blue coal mark on bridge of nose and left eye, anchor right forearm, blue scar back of left upper arm and back of left hand. A miner; native of Thornton, Leicester. ( See portrait, Case No. 32, 6th inst.) 62.— Nuneaton ( County).— Committed for trial at next Warwick Assizes, for housebreaking, at Nuneaton, 28th ult.— Licence- holder HARRY PUGH, alias HARRY MITCHELL, Office No. 1268- 03, age 31, height 5 ft. in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, " H. P." right forearm, right wrist and left foot deformed, walks lame ; dress, black jacket and vest, light trousers, hard felt hat, lace boots. A native of Shrewsbury. Liberated on licence, 28th August last. Information to Supt. Evans, Nuneaton. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1903. T H E POLICE GAZETTE 5 PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 63 — B Division.— 4th inst., at North Berwick or in 1 ondon, a diamond star brooch, alternate points set single stone, large stone in centre, row of large single diamonds set round, smaller diamonds outer points of star, hook at back and screw pin, diamond loop to attach to form pendant, No. " 0734" on back. ( See Case No. 64, 30th ult.) bl.— Thames Division. — 29th ult., a patent iron barge anchor, Eynon's Patent Grip- well, ' H. Grey, Junr.," stamped on shank, new. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. DORSETSHIRE. 65. — Portland ( County). — 6th inst.. a " Triumph" bicycle ( nealy new), " No. 40376," and " 14" down bead tube, Dunlop tyres, plated rims, gold lined, straight handle bar, black grips with white tips, Brooks's saddle, leather pouch with name plate, containing 2 spanneis, small bell, rat- trap pedals. Triumph eccentric bracket adjustment, Bowden Triumph band brake to hind wheel. Triumph front rim brake. Information to feupt. Kicketts, Portland. DUMFRIESSHIRE. 66.— Dumfries ( County).— 9th ult., at Glen- caple, a lady's gold Opiate patent English lever watch, No. 9779, gold dial, chapters and hands, landing stage of Liverpool Old Docks engraved on back of outer cases ; 1 lady's gold Albert, curb pattern, tassel at end, gold pencil case about 2 in. long, and a half sovereign with " S. L., June 27, age 71" thereon, attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Dumfries. HER TFORDSHIRE. ' 67 - St. Alban's ( County).- 29th ult., by burglary, at Gorhambury, a curious medallion of glass, of great antiquity, set in a sort of watch- case of crystal, the glass is iridescent and has a head of a young man delineated in gold, L. Brutus" in gold letters of Roman characters in back ground ; 1 old- fashioned heavy gold hunting watch, the flywheel having a chased scroll ( with a kind of cat's face) entirely covering the wheel, " G." and coronet outside; 1 do. heavy silver watch, had gilt worn oft', chronometer works ; 1 small gold watch, maker believed Bell, or Dwerri- house and Bell; 2 or 3 silver watches; 3 shirt studs, set single pearl; several gold medals; coins ( 5 gold " Angels," Henry VIII.; 7 half- sovereigns. Henry VIII.; 10 half- sovereigns, Edward VI., with name of Henry VIII.; 3 half- sovereigns, Edward VI.; 1 half- sovereign, Eliza- beth ; a few Roman gold coins and others); a collar of intaglios, set in old gilt or ormolu, the whole being connected by chains of same metal, 3 chains between each engraved stone, centre stone, " Three Graces" of grey colour; Z cameo brooches, female heads, pink and white stones; 2 cameo butterfly earrings, pink and white stones; 2 cameo heads, about 2 in. across top to bottom; a 27- in. Dutch silver belt, com- posed of prayer- book clasps, embossed; 1 silver- gilt basket, openwork, about 5 in. high, hex- agon or octagon shape; 1 small silver snuff box, embossed ; 1 small ormolu match box, with onyx in lid ; 1 small silver slipper ; 1 small oblong silver casket, about 4 in. long, with camel on lid; 2 gold heads of walking canes; 2 small silver boxes, about 2 in. high, in shape of a tumbler with lids, a crest on one lid, and a " G " with coronet on the other ; 1 seal, pale yellow stone ( transparent), arms of Viscount Grimston, stag and griffin sup- porters— small shield, raised in centre of coat- of- arms, with the hand of Ulster upon it, motto : " Mediocria Fi, ma" Viscount's coronet curious setting, in a kind of arch over the part which holds the stone, metal, probably imitation of gold; 1 do., arms of Earl of Verulam, Earl's Coronet, motto '•'• Mediocria Fir ma," metal, probably gold ; 1 do., arms of Lord Verulam or Grimston, similar to above, but without motto ; 1 do., greyish stone, arms of Viscount Grimston, the coat- of- arms being placed on a lozenge- shaped shield in centre of design; the mountings and sling rings of 2 leather dress sword scabbards, believed to be gold. Information to Supt. Hassell, County Police Office, St. Alban's. KENT. 6S.- Sittingbourne ( County).— 8th inst., at Sheerness, 2 hair brushes, ivory backs, Grey- hound crest in black ; 1 clothes brush, ivory back ; 1 silver- mounted bottle containing studs and safety pins; 1 pair links, composed of 2 anna pieces; 1 gold stud: several bone or mother- o'- pearl ditto ; 1 knife, plated, with folding scissors attached by split ring ; 1 pair scissors ; 1 tooth brush ; 1 glass bottle, silver mounted ; 1 jar tooth powder ; 1 ormolu ornamented travelling clock, in new red leather case, by Henry Capt, of Geneva, strikes bourp and half- hours; 1 Indian silver box, about 4 in. by 2£ in. by 2 in., containing 1 gold and coral ring ; 1 gold and sapphire ditto ; 1 gold and coral pin ; 1 chased gold brooch, with large amethyst; 1 gold knot brooch, 1 ditto safety pin ; 1 gold chain with 3 garnets, set in gold hanging therefrom ; 1 gold chased flexible Indian bangle, studded with rough emeralds and rubies ; 1 seed pearl necklet with amethyst; 2 silver thimbles; 1 clock key; 1 pink cardboard box, " cigarettes, made by Smith & Son, Charing Cross Road, London " ; 1 glass soap dish, silver top, with monogram " E. B." All the above articles were in a brown leather Gladstone bag ( since re- covered) : 1 cheque book on Cox & Coy. Bank, Charing Cross, containing about 25 cheques. Information to Supt. Rhodes, Sittingbourne. 69. — Rochester ( City). — 4th inst., by housebreaking, a gold lever watch, monogram " W. W. W. " on back ; 1 gold curb pattern Albert, sovereign as pendant attached: 1 lady's gold watch, chased back, initials " R O." ; 1 gold snake ring, set large diamond and rubies ( 1 ruby missing); 1 large silver locket and chain, photo- graph inside locket; several Indian bangles, miniature coin attached to one ; 1 round silver brooch ; 1 set of 18 ct. plain gold sleeve links and studs ; 1 silver- plated oblong pocket ink pot with lizard let in side ; 1 gold pin, set plain red stone; 1 silver Abyssinian war medal. Information to Chief Constable Arnold, Guild- hall, Rochester. LEICESTERSHIRE. 70.— Leicester ( Borough). — 5th inst., a safety bicycle, B. S. A. fittings, raised handle bar, thumb rim brake on front, B S. A. back pedalling brake, Palmer solid rims, Palmer front tyre, Clincher back, back rim worn, black enamelled, usual parts plated, rubber pedals, 24 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, 1900 fittings, mudguards back and front, transfer " Carlton Cycles, H. Bennett & Co , The Carlton," Christy saddle. Information to the Chief Constable, Leicester. STAFFORDSHIRE. 71— Burslem ( County).— 2nd inst., a set of brass mounted brown leather pony harness, except collar, which is black, nearly new. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. SURREY. 72.— Chertsey ( County) — 7th inst., at Wey- bridge, a safety " sparkbrook National" bicycle, supposed No. 20732, 26 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, Dunlop tyres, plated rims, tangent spokes, plated upturned handle bars, rat- trap pedals, plated toe- clips, Brooks's B 10 saddle, roller chain, front rim brake, back hand brake, celluloid feather weight mudguards, Bean motor horn, Lucas Holosphirt lamp, tool bag with tools and repairing outfit, Lucas' patent baggage carrier with a book (" A Jolly Ludlow") strapped thereon ; a bicycle, recently black enamelled, plated Brooks's B 85 saddle, lady's front tyre brake, flat handle bars, 1 old 1 new pedal, Eadie's fittings, flaw in top of head lug, fitted with extra large free wheel and back pedal brake; 1 new Sturmey and Archer's three speed gear; 1 new two speed gear; 1 new departure hub. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. Ti.— Hersham ( County).— 6th inst., at Cob- ham, a silver challenge cup, " Sandroyd, L. A. Vidal " and " C. V. Edye " engraved thereon ; 2 electric light torches, dark composition cases with nickel mounts in centre and at ends, and about £ 2. Information to Snpt. Marks, Hersham. SUSSEX ( East). 74.— Hastings ( Borough). — A new black single breasted vest; 1 pair new light' grey trousers, with faint black stripe — Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 21, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., thin face, clean shaved; dress, dark jacket suit aud cap. He took lodgings and stated that he was employed at Lipton's; left behind a parcel containing newspapers. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WORCESTERSHIRE. 75. — Worcester ( City). — 5th inst., a pneumatic bicycle, " The James" transfer on plate on head, " No. 18770" on head, Crabbe front brake, 28 in. wheels, narrow rat- trap pedals, in. Palmer tyres, Dunlop inner tube and fitting inside back cover, patch on back outer cover, £ in. pitch roller chain, curved handle bars, cork handles with celluloid grips, imitation tortoise- shell, Lucas lamp, enamelled black, small bell, 74 gear. Information to the Chief Constable, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). lb— Hull ( City).— Between 16th and 17th ult., by shopbreaking, a silver English lever watch, No. 36900 ; 2 silver watches, Nos. 14752. 155682; 3 silver Geneva watches, Nos. 166813, 7. S54, 81416 ; 1 lady's do., No. 27489 ; 1 lady's silver watch, No. 300003; 1 silver watch, No. 351229; 1 metal watch, No. 48522; 1 lady's 12 ct. gold Geneva watch. No. 18976; 1 black oxydieed watch, worn at back ; 1 yellow metal watch ; 4 9 ct. gold curb Alberts ; 2 do., fancy patterns; 1 heavy 18 ct. gold buckle ring ; 1 9 ct. do.; 35 22 ct. gold wedding rings ; 25 9 ct. gold keeper rings; 1 9 ct. gold fancy ring ; 2 22 ct. gold wedding rings : 48 pairs of 9 ct. gold earrings, various patterns; 2t 9 ct. gold dress rings, set stones; 37 silver curb Alberts ; 24 ladies' silver Alberts, various patterns; .' 0 silver buckle rings ; 16 silver medals, various patterns : 40 silver brooches, various patterns ; 12 metal chains, various patterns; 1 meerschaum cigar- holder, jockey on stem, amber mouthpiece ; 1 black horse- hair Albert, with gold plated bar and swivel; 1 double tortoise- shell pin, set small diamonds around ; 1 carving knife, fork and steel, imitation buckhorn handles, " S. Williamson & Son, Cutlers, Sheffield" on blade; 6 new blue dungaree jackets: 5 pairs do. trousers; 24 pairs of new grey mixture socks ; 9 new blue hand and machine knitted guernseys ; 24 pairs of new light grew worsted stockings ; 1 pair Militia boots, size 8, nailed; 1 pair of strong laced boots, nailed, toe caps, size 8; 12 silk handkerchiefs, various colours and patterns ; about 60 new silk handker- chiefs and mufflers, some white with flowers there- on, some plain white, plain black, black figured, and various other colours in checks and flowers. Between 12th and 13th ult., a black vicuna cloth jacket and vest; 1 dark cloth jacket and vest, may have " E/ E " or " M/ E " on sleeve lining ; 2 pairs of blue dungaree trousers; 2 red and white stripe twill shirts, " W. J. Steele " under collar ; 2 blue plaid cotton mufflers ; 1 beaver, mouse colour Russian cloth overcoat, lined with wool and quilted, velvet collar ; 2 cloth caps; 4 pairs lady's black stock- ings ; 1 silver match box 44 J. C." and 41163" scratched thereon. 77.— Hull ( City). — 22nd ult., by shop- breaking, an 18 ct. gold lever watch, No. 287601, white dial, gold hands; 1 gold plated keyless watch; 1 18 ct. gold plated American lever watch; 3 white metal chronograph watches; 1 lady's gold plated keyless Geneva watch ; 1 9 ct. gold curb Albert, 2 ozs.; 1 18 ct. gold ring, set 5 diamonds, claw setting ; 1 18 ct. gold masonic ring, set pale bine stone; 1 9 ct. do., set blue stone; 1 18 ct. gold pin, set 22 diamonds and 9 rubies; 36 ladies' gold plated guards, various patterns; 36 do. Alberts, various patterns; 36 gold plated Alberts, various patterns: 72 nickel plated do. ; 20 gold plated pins, various patterns ; 12 sets of plated cuff links; 11 plated studs, on cards ; 72 plated tea spoons, plain pattern ; 6 brown leather cases, containing 6 tea spoons, fancy patterns, case lined with red and blue ; 36 plated sugar tongs, marked 44 W. P. & C. C. W. Rd." ; 36 plated table spoons ; 48 dessert spoons ; 36 tea caddy spoons, plated, marked 41 A. L. L. B" 36 plated mustard spoons, marked 41 B. H. A. " ; 30 salt spoons, marked " B. H. A." ; 4 brown leather cases, lined, some red, some blue, each containing 0 tea spoons, marked 44 900 W. B. W." ; 1 silver antique plain oval snuff box ; 1 silver match box, chased ; 1 plated breakfast cruet, cut glass bottles ; 4 sets of carvers, with steels, in black leather cases, lined with red and blue, white handles, " Frank Mills, Sheffield," thereon: 4 silver American dollars : 1 Kruger £ 1; 1 20- mark gold piece ; 1 new brown cow- hide bag, 24 by 12 by S in., white metal fittings. Information to the Acting Chief Constable, Hull. PROPERTY RECOVERED. LANCASHIRE. ' 8 — Kirkham ( County)— Watch, chain, and golu cigar cutter, Case No. 49, 3rd July last, and thief arrested and committed lor trial. 6 TILE POLICE GAZETTE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13. 1903 ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 79.— L Division•— 3rd insr., a dark chest- nut gelding, 14 hands, long mane and tail: a set of new plain brass mounted harness; and a low van, painted red, yellow and blue, " G. M.," strap and buckle, " No. 1" painted on sides, " George Mann, 53 Shard Road, Peckham, on hire," cut on felloes, under body, and shafts, red name boards on sides. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 50.— Metropolitan Police District, C Division. — ISA BAUMAN, Case No. 86, 30th ult., and property recovered. M.—, Metropolitan Police District, F Division*— RICHARD ORMSTON, Case No. 3, 22nd May last. 51.— Metropolitan Police District, X Division.— AMOS KEMPSTER, Case No. 8, 28th August last, and ALFRED WILSON, Case No. 10, 30th nit. 83 — City of London.— HORACE WAL- TER M. NO BBS, Case No. 8, 14th August last. 84.— Cheshire, Liscard ( County).— | ITHEL ARTHUR JONES, Case No. 14, 14th Angnst last. 85.— Derbyshire, Eckington ( County) — THOMAS HEXTALL, Case No. 32, 6th inst. 86. — Devonshire, Exeter ( City).— ROBERT HENRY HIRST, Case No. 14, 6th inst., and committed for trial at the ensuinj City Assizes. SI.— Devonshire, Exeter ( City).— JOHN or R. LEA, Case No. 17, 16th ult., at Spalding, and committed for trial at Lincolnshire Assizes. 88.— Essex, Braintree ( County).— ED- WIN OLIVER, Case No. 18, 30th ult. S9.- Flintshire, Mold ( County).— SAMUEL PARSONAGE, Case No. 24, 23rd ult. 90. — Hampshire, Bournemouth ( County).— WILLIAM WAINSCOT 1', Case No. 24, 14th August last, and bine suit recovered ; and GEORGE WALKER WALKER, Case No. 29, 30th ult. 91— Oxfordshire, Banbury ( Borough) - GEORGE CARTER, Case No. 43, 23rd ult. 92. — Staffordshire , Burslem ( County).— SAMUEL DAVIES, Case No. 50,30th ult., and remanded till 2lst inst. 93 — Suffolk ( East), Ipswich ( Borough).— WILLIAM H. HERRING, Case No 43, 11th September last. 94. — Yorkshire ( West Riding), Wakefield ( City).— GEORGE GASCOIGNE, Case No. 28, 6th inst. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. ESSEX. P5.— Grays ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, 6th inst. ( 2 cases). 1 gold scarf pin, shape of maltese cross in filigrje work; I do., supposed 1"> ct., wish- bone shape, set small pearl ; 1 do., set 1 large and about lO small garnets, in silver ; 1 gold ring, supposed 18 ct., catseye in claw setting ; 1 9 ct. gold Albert, curb pattern, stamped 9* 375 throughout; 1 silver pencil- case, plain, seal at end ; 1 heavy silver Albert, curb pattern, brass swivel, and £ 16 15s.— JAMES WALLACE, Office No. 1525- 01 ( See Case No. 33) ; dress, dark jacket suit, light cap. This man called at 2 houses under the pretence of obtaining lodgings, and while left alone in the bedrooms stole the above mentioned property, in each case leaving a bogus parcel behind. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. HAMPSHIRE. 96. — Southampton ( Borough). — For failing to report— Licence- holder JOHN MAT- THEW MALONEY, alias MATTHEW MA- LONEY, Office No. 1483- 03, age 35, height 5 ft. 5 in, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, scar left forehead, hairy mole right cheek ; u native of Manchester ; dress, blue pilot cloth suit, yachting cap, white muffler. Sentenced at Birk- enhead Quarter Sessions 9th July, 1901, to 3 years penal servitude for shopbreaking. Licenced 10th ult., b 271. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. KENT. 97.— Maidstone ( Borough).— For neglect- ing to maintain his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Maidstone Union— JOHN McCOURT, age 42, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair black ( turning grey), eyes ( cataract in right) blue ; usually wears dark clothing. Is a pensioner of the Scottish Borderers. A timekeeper; native of Athlone. May be ac- companied by A WOMAN, age 25, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion and hair dark, slight scar bridge of nose ; wearing dark clothing. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Maidstone. PERSON IN CUSTODY. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. VS.— Northampton ( Borough).— Remand- ed till 18th inst., charged with stealing a single- breasted, dark grey overcoat, black velvet collar, usual pockets, two slits in tail, black lining, striped sleeve lining, chain tab, apparently new, ( recovered)— JAMES WILSON, alias JOHN ARROWSMITH and JAMES WILLIAMS, Office No. 1396- 03, age 23, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair and - eyes brown, scar left thumb ; dress, dark striped jacket suit, turn down collar, and tie, grey cap. Discharged from Chelmsford Prison 23rd September last, has since been tramp- ing the country. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North- ampton. LOST. £ 3 3s. REWARD. 99.— 2vth ult., a gold hunting lever watch. No. 83861, with 3 letters in monogram on outside of front case. Information to Supt. Gordon, Police Office, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, by whom the above reward will be paid for the recovery of the watch. List ot Lloenoe Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending November 7th, 1903, with the results, etc. Office No. Reference to H. C. Register. NAME. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Result. Date and Place. Name and Division of Officer. 160— 99 2897— 02 1711— 02 1406- 02 3008— 00 2190— 97 272— 99 1500— 98 554— 99 2566— 00 714— 97 2731— 02 3599— 99 2063— 01 2615— 02 1705— 98 1090— 02 106:.— 02 3369— 01 501— 02 3018— 96 2558— 00 1378— 02 Page 61- 03 Page 6- 03 Page 218- 03 Page Page BEAUMONT, FREDERICK BERRY, EDWARD BRANNON, THOMAS BRYAN, GEORGE BUTLER, SAMUEL COLE, RICHARD DANES, EDWARD DEVEL, WILLIAM DOOLAN, JAMES GULL, JOHN HARRIS, JOHN- HART, ARTHUR JOHNSON, WILLIAM JONES, JOHN- LEE, JOHN ISAAC MAKNEY, EDWARD NORRIS, HENRY 183- 03 PROCTOR, GEORGE 52- 03 TAYLOR. HENRY WEST, JOHN WHISTLER, WILLIAM WILLIAMS, HENRY WILLIAMS, MARTHA Larceny ( trick) Larceny ( door open) Obstruction by betting Larceny ( goods exposed) 6us. person Drunk and assault on police P. of C. Act Larceny ( goods exposed) Dis. con., Larceny ( dwelling) P. of C. Act Rogue and vag. Attd. larceny ( per.) Frequenting Failure to report | P. of C. Act P. of C. Act Attd. unnatural offence Larceny ( per. l P. of C. Act. Larceny Larceny Larceny ( goods exposed) Larceny ( goods exposed) THOMAS PERRY 3 months h. l. Same Name 6 weeks h. l. THOMAS BROWN MICHAEL O'BRYAN Fined £ 5 Fined £ 25 10s. 6 months h. l. Same Name 14 days h. l. ROBERT PATTEN EDWARD DAINES Fined 40s. or 14 days h. l. 3 months h. l. WILLIAM POOL 7 days h. l. Same Name Fined 5s. WILLIAM JOHNSON- 18 months h. l. JAMES OWEN 12 months h. l. Same Name 3 months h. l. HENRY MILLER 3 months h. l. JOHN LEE JOHN JONES 3 months h. l. 1 day JOHN GREEN 6 months h. l. EDWARD MAIN 12 months h. l. HENRY WESTON 10 years p. s. JOHN WATSON 2 years h. l. Same Name 12 mouths h. l. WALTER WEST WILLIAM BATHIE Fined 12s., 4s. 6d. costs, and 3s. 6d. value, or 14 days h. l. 3 months h. l. HARRY KINGSTON Same Name 5 yis. p. s. and 3 yrs. supn. 1 month h. l. 3xd Nov., Clerkenwell P. Ct. 29th Oct., West London P. Ct 17th Oct, Clerkenwell P. Ct. 30th Oct., Clerkenwell P. Ct. 27th Oct., N. L. Sess. 31 Oct., Southwark P. Ct. 2nd Oct., N. L. P. Ct. 1 4th Nov., W. L. P. Ct. 26th Oct., Marylebone P. Ct. 29th Oct., Bow St. 1'. Ct. 28th Oct.. Hastings Q. Sess. 2nd Nov., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 30th Oct., Greenwich P. Ct. 30th Oct., Thames P. Ct. 25th July, Blackpool P. Ct. 3rd Nov., Clerkenwell P. Ct. 12th Oct., Bow St. P. Ct. 5th Nov.. Mansion House P. Ct. 23rd Oct., W. Kent Q. Sess., Maidstone. 20th Oct., St. Allian's Q. Sess. 2nd Nov., W. L. 1 » . Ct. 4th Nov., Croydon Co. Bench 6th Nov., Westminster P. Ct. 24th Oct., Middlesex Sess. 26th Ocf., Richmond P. Sess. FREDERICK JONES, Office No. 1160- 03, 30th ult., Date of Conviction should read 23rd Sept. P. C. Andrews, 499Y; P. C. Grosse, C. I. D., Y. P. C. Edwards, 419A. P. S. Brebner, 4E. P. C. Gay, 63F ; P. C. Culpin, 68F. P. C. Davies, 373M. P. C. Clover, 191N : P. C. Schmeisser, 63NR P. C. Bolton. 312T : P. C. Marsh, 219T. P. C. Porter, 336X. P. C. Soper, 155E ; P. C. Whitcombe, H9E. P. C. Powell, C. I. D., Y P. S. Pedder, C. I. D., E : P. S. Burton. C. I. D., C. P. C. Reams, 597R. P. C. McHenery, 176H. P. C. Miller, 252B ; Insp. Kyd, C. I. D., P. S. Dawson, Folkestone Boro'; P. C. Barr, C. I. D., E. Det. Brown, City. P. C. Hamlin, 64311 ; Insp. Hailstone, C. I D.. R. P. C. Fox, 407N ; Insp. Divall, C. I. D., H. P. C. Pi'taway, C. I. D., X ; P. C. Keys, 568X. P. C. Cook, 361W. P. S. Dowling, 34 F ; P. S. Edwards, 50 City. P. C. Nightingale, 111Y ; P. S. Arnold, 63T. P. S. Urbei, C. I. D., V ; P. C. Nineham, 52VR. LONDON , PKIWT « I> roa HIS MAJESTT'B STATIONERY OFFICE BV J. J. KKJJHEK A Co., LIMITED, 98, VICTORIA STREET, S. W.; 83, KINO WIIJMAM STREET, B. C.; AND MARSHALSEA WORKS, S. E. 43321