POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 1904. VOL. XXL, No. 2090. B GIJL 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCQ^^ ND YARD, LONDON, S. 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. 8. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 6. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be inserted at a cost of 7s. per portrait, and of 5s. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, unless the article is large or unusually intricate, when the engraver's charge will range from 5s. to 104. 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. 9. 10. LTIOXS. 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 number1 and as far as practicable they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 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. 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. 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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. IN certain cases questions have arisen as to the payment for photographs applied for by Police Forces under Home Office circular of 15th March, 1897. The Registrar of Habitual Criminals is therefore authorised by the Secretary of State to say that, in any ordinary case, a photograph is not necessary to enable his Department to identify a prisoner, the measurements and finger prints being sufficient for the purpose ; but if a photo- graph is applied for, or if, in any rare case, it should be required to complete the identification, the cost will be charged to the Police Force interested. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1-— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— FRANK FLEMING, Case No. 28, 21st January, 1898. Warrant cancelled. 2.— Convict Supervision Office.— For failure to report— Licence- holder JOHN BEN- NETT, alias GEORGE SPENCER, and JOHN WILSON, Office No. 485- 02, age 53, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, scar left ear and each forearm. A brickmaker ; native of London. Sentenced at Hertford Assizes, 16th November, 1899, to 3 years penal servitude for receiving. Liberated on 2nd licence, 11th ult., and stated his intention of proceeding to Northampton, but did not report there, his licence being found at Haymills, Wor- cestershire. Has been convicted at Leicester and Northampton. To be dealt with where found. 3.— C Division.— For obtaining £ 14 16s. 6d., by false pretences— CHARLES THORNTON, alms C. THOMAS, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 8 of 9 in., complexion sallow, sharp nose red at end, hair and moustache ( waxed at ends) brown, of smart appearance; dress, black morning coat and vest, dark grey trousers, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. 4.— C Division.— For stealing a gold key- less Geneva chronometer watch " Quantiemes Somant les quarts et les demis," engraved inside case; 1 18 ct. gold open curb Albert; 1 gold Egyptian coin, and a 10 dollar piece attached; 1 pair diamond earrings, 9 stones in each; 1 gold chain purse, snap fastening; and £ 8 10s.— ADEL- LINE MICHAU, age 32, height 5 ft. 3 in., stout build, complexion fresh, broad face, hair light, eyes blue, artificial teeth; wearing a grey mackin- tosh, black toreador hat, trimmed grey pigeon. A native of Belgium. May be accompanied by a Frenchman, age 28, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., com- plexion fresh, long thin face, hair and long mous- tache light; dress, black overcoat, dark blue suit, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. 5.— D Division.— For fraudulently appro- priating £ 64— EDMUND ROBERT BIRCH, age 47, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache brown ( turning grey), no eyelashes, very slight eyebrows, eyes blue, right knee stiff; dress, dark grey overcoat, velvet collar, jacket and vest, black trousers, white rubber collar, red and black striped tie. Warrant issued. 6.— H Division.— For obtaining £ 125 by false pretences— ABRAHAM DAVIS, alias FISHER, age 24, height 5 ft. in., complexion and hair ( curly) dark, eyes dark brown, swings his right leg outwards when walking, nasal accent, slightly tongue tied; dress, dark mixture overcoat, velvet collar, dark grey jacket and vest, red tie, black hard felt hat. A native of Wkitechapel, London, E. Warrant issued. 7.— L Division.— For embezzling £ 61s. 9d. — HENRY WILLIAM WARD, age 26, height 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache dark; dress, dark jacket suit, light overcoat, hard felt hat, sometimes wears a motor cap. An insurance clerk; native of New Cross, S. E. Warrant issued. 8.— R Division.— For obtaining, by fraud, a roan gelding, 16 hands, hog mane, off hind leg swollen— ANSELL JOHN BALL, age 18, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel; dress, brown jacket suit, cap, lace boots. A gipsy. Travels Kent with his father, who is a hawker of earthenware. Warrant issued. 9.— R Division.— ALBERT HERBERT HORSMAN, Case No. 2, 26th September, 1902. Warrant withdrawn. 10.— T Division.— For bigamy— WILLIAM JOHN GOODMAN PEARSON, age 36, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light; dress, blue serge jacket suit, black hard felt hat. A native of Devonshire. Sentenced at Liverpool, 28th November, 1898, to 18 months imprisonment for obtaining money by false pretences. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. 11.— Bedford ( County).— Vor stealing a watch ( recovered) and a metal chain— JESSE LEE, alias TROOPER REYNOLDS, age | 27, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, wound on right hip, walks lame; dress, dark suit with slight light stripes, grey motor cap with black stripes, lace shoes. A native of Spalding, Lines. Stated he was a reservist of the 2nd Dragoon Guards. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Quenby, Bedford. BERKSHIRE. 12.— Windsor ( Borough).— For failure to report— Supervisee EDWARD GOLDER, Office No. 3072- 01, age 31, height 5 ft. 5J in., com- plexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, " LIZZIE " back left hand, " I. L. A. C." right forearm. A mop maker; native of London. Sentenced at Surrey Sessions, Kingston, 16th October, 1900, to 15 months hard labour and 3 years supervision for larceny. Reported at Windsor, 9th October last, and left shortly after, since which, nothing has been heard of him. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Windsor. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1904. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 13.— Chesham ( County).— For being con- cerned with a man in custody charged with steal- ing bacon, 18th ult., at Chesham— SOLOMAN LOVERIDGE, age about 20, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, carried head slightly forward when walking; dress, velveteen coat, drab- colour riding breeches, dark cap, all old, black leather leggings, 3 straps across front. A scissors- grinder; also gathers rabbit skins. Sup- posed a native of Biggleswade. May have with him a one- wheel scissor- grinder's barrow. Is ac- companied by a woman, short build, and 3 child- ren; had with her a perambulator. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Summers, High Wycombe. CHESHIRE. li.— Oakmere { County).— For disobedience of summons for wilful damage, 6th November last, at Frodsham— ANDREW RODGERS, age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, hair dark br^ wn, clean shaved ; dress, old dark jacket and vest, brown cord trousers.— PETER RODGERS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair dark brown, moustache black, impediment in speech ; dress, old blue jacket and vest, brown cord trousers, scarf. Gipsies ; supposed natives of Staffordshire. They travel with an ordinary gipsy van, and an old canvas covered van, " Leeds, Yorkshire," on both, and a grey horse, 1 bay do., and a bay pony. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Beeley, Oakmere. 15. — Macclesfield { Borough). — For failure to report.— Supervisee JOHN ROBINSON, alias JOHN WALSH, JOHN ROBERTS, JOHN WILLIAMS, and JOHN HAMILTON, Office No. 367- 01, age 42, height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar left temple and under right jaw, right little finger contracted. A native of London. Sentenced at Derby County Sessions, 6th April, 1903, to 9 months hard labour and 2 years supervision for larceny. Liberated 14th ult. Convicted at Chorley, Burnley, Wake- field, Sal ford and Preston. To be dealt with where found. Information to the Chief Constable, Macclesfield. ESSEX. 19.— Colchester { County).— For burglary, at Harwich, 1st inst., and stealing a cheque book, Bacon, Cobbolds & Co. Bank, Harwich Branch, Nos. 290551 to 290580; and a " Premier " cycle— JAMES MAURICE ROUSE, age 16, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion dark, hair and eyes brown ; dress, dark brown suit. A native of Dovercourt. Is also wanted at Ipswich for obtaining £ 6 12s. 8d. by a^ forged cheque. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ackers, Colchester, or Insp. Lunniss, Harwich. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 20.— Bristol ( CityV— For failure to report— Licence- holder THOMAS PEARCE, alias JOHN EVANS, Office No. 2067- 02, age 48, height 5 ft. 5^ in., complexion fresh, hair grey ( thin on top), eyes blue, scar back of hand and 2nd left finger, mole right of nose and back of neck. A carpenter; native of Bristol. Sentenced at Exeter Assizes, 19th June, 1899, to 4 years penal servitude for attempted unnatural offence. Liberated on 2nd licence, 23rd August, 1903. Z 175. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. DERBYSHIRE. 16. Chape!- en- le- Frith \{ Cou. nty).- * or larceny— GEORGE EDWARD JONES, age 27, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache sandy, wears earrings; dress, blue slop, cord vest, brown trousers, dark brown cap, lace boots. A native of Wrexham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lakin, Chapel- en- le- Frith. I7-— Eckington { County).— For stealing, 24th ult., at Clown, a lady's silver Geneva watch, Albert with 3 small chains and tassel attached; and £ 30 10s.— GEORGE KIRKLEE, may assume the name of Kirk, age 19, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion pale, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, slightly knock- kneed, of delicate appearance; dress, dark grey tweed suit with mingled white Btripe, blue front, blue and yellow tie with gold colour spots, grey cap, light lace boots. Was invalided from the Army. A collier; native of Clown. May endeavour to proceed to Canada. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Andrew, Eckington. DEVONSHIRE. 18-— Exeter { City).— For stealing a spade guinea ( recovered) and a gold chain— Licence- holder HENRY LEE, alias FREDERICK H. FORD, THOMAS LEWIS, and GEORGE PEARCE, Office No. 2588- 00, age 68, height 5 ft. in., spare build, complexion dark, hair and eyes grey, short grey whiskers and moustache, carries his head forward, scar right of neck, brown mark back each hand, on throat and neck, 4th right finger stiff; dress, when he left Exeter, 23rd ult., dark overcoat, dark grey coat and vest, striped trousers, bowler hat, supposed wearing silver watch and gold colour chain, gold ring on little linger. A travelling watchmaker ; native of Bath. Carries a small bag containing • watchmaker's tools. Likely to be found at public- houses, lodging- houses, or small refreshment rooms. Convicted at Cardiff, Swansea, Bristol, Usb, Cheltenham, Winchester, Bridgwater, and Exeter. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Exeter. HAMPSHIRE. 21.— Basingstoke { County).— For rape at Basingstoke, 2yth ult.— JOHN HIGGIN- BOTTAM, age about 21, height 5 ft. 2 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair, slight moustache and eyes brown ; dress, blue serge suit, double breasted vest, red tie, black bowler hat, button boots. A native of Liverpool ; was employed by a Liverpool firm erecting their new heating apparatus in new buildings, and has been similarly employed in different parts of the country. Absconded 29th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hale, Basingstoke. 22.— Petersfield { County).— For stealing cheques, described in Case No. 12, 1st inst.— FRANK ERROLL, alias BERKELEY ALLISON and SIDNEY GRANVILLE, Office No. 1792- 99, age 39, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache very fair, eyes grey, dot and heart left forearm, dot back left wrist, scar right arm and several on face and neck, mole left cheek and left of neck. Native of Braunton, Devon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. King, Petersfield. 23.— Portsmouth { Borough).— For steal- ing a silver English lever watch, maker " Kays, Worcester," " E. C." engraved on outer case, " E. Collins " on inside case; 1 blue serge suit- FRANK TWYFORD YOUNG, age 23, height 5 ft. in., well built, complexion, hair, and moustache dark, round shoulders, stoops slightly when walking, F. Y." back left hand, heart and dagger back right hand, mole near side of nose, addicted to drink; dress, brown suit, black and white check necker- chief, light grey cap, heavy lace boots. May be found at casual wards or common lodging houses. Previously convicted at Richmond, Surrey. Ab- sconded 21st ult. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. MACNALLY, age 28, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., com- plexion pale, hair light brown, eyes blue, mark on right cheek, moles back of neck; dress, black coat and vest, dark blue trousers, black tie and cap, light lace boots, or may be wearing a light suit. A native of Wingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Chaney, Sandwich. LANCASHIRE. 27.— Garstang { County).— For stealing £ 6, between 27th and 28th ult.— A MAN, age about 32, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, moustache sandy, eyes blue, near- sighted, sometimes wears glasses, addicted to drink; dress, dark jacket and vest, light trousers, dark blue tie with white stripe, blue cap, lace boots. A weaver; supposed a native of Burnley. A football player, was connected with the Calder Vale Football Club. Information to Supt. Procter, Garstang. NOR THUMBERLAND. 28.— Morpeth { County).— For failure to repoit- Licence- holder JOHN WILLIAM JONES, alias JOHN ROBERT JONES and WILLIAM GREY, Office No., 1622- 97, age 25, height 5 ft 4£ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes light hazel, scar left of head, flowers, " LOVE," clasped hands, heart, and girl's head left, clasped hands and bust of woman right forearm. A miner; native of Gosforth, Newcastle- on- Tyne. Sentenced at Dur- ham Assizes, 21st November, 1899, to 5 years' penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 21st November, 1903. Z 428. Convicted at Castle Eden, Chester, Stockton, and Stafford. Information to the Chief Constable, Morpeth. 29.— Newcastle- on- Tyne { City).— For failure to report— Supervisee JOHN MURPHY, alias JOHN MARTIN, JOSEPH ARNOLD, JOHN MEADOWS, JAMES SULLIVAN, JOSEPH NEIL, JOSEPH TAYLOR, EDWARD BRADLEY, and JOSEPH BAILEY, Office No. 2327- 0i, age 39, height 5 ft. 3i in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( thin on top), eyes grey, mole left cheek, scar 2nd left finger and back right thumb. A tailor; native of London. Sentenced at Glasgow High Court, 5th November, 1894, to 7 years penal servitude and 5 years supervision for receiving; also sentenced at Newcastle- on- Tyne Police Court, 8th June, 1903, to 6 months hard labour for failure to report. To be dealt with where found. Information to the Chief Constable, Newcastle- on- Tyne. HEREFORDSHIRE. 24. — Leominster { County). — JOSEPH WILSON, Case No. 20, 10th July, 1903, not now wanted. KENT. 25.— Chatham { County). — For deserting their children, leaving them chargeable to the Medway Union— PERCY E. RUSSELL, age 31, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, scar right cheek and hip, bridge of nose and under left eye, speck right eye. A native of Gillingham.— GEORGE C. MITCHELL KELMAN, age 50, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, eyes brown, of weak intellect, has been confined in a lunatic asylum; dress, dark coat and vest, dark cord trousers.— JAMES APPLETON, age 40, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, sharp features, hair and eyes brown; dress, tweed suit and cap. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Sargent, Chatham. 26.— Sandwich { County).— For leaving his wife and child chargeable to the Common Fund of the Isle of Thanet Union— RICHARD OXFORDSHIRE. 30. — Oxford { County). — For assault — ALFRED CLANFIELD, age 30, height 5 ft. 9$ in., square shoulders, well built, complexion fair, hair light brown, moustache inclined to sandy, eyes blue or grey; dress, brown jacket and vest, dark cord trousers, grey cap, heavy nailed boots. A market gardener; native of Garsington, Oxon. May seek employment at nurseries. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Oxford- shire, Oxford. 31.— Oxford { City).— For obtaining £ 4 Is. by a worthless cheque on the Capital and Counties Bank, Winchester Branch ( No. A. 15958, signed W. Cannon)— THOMAS TAYLOR, aliat THOMAS RICHARDS, THOMAS BROWN, and T. BISHOP, Office No. 2687- 02, age 28, height 5 ft. 3| in., complexion fx- esh, hair dark brown, eyes brown; wearing dark overcoat, broad- brimmed hat. A dealer; native of Southampton. He called at a wine and spirit merchant's shop, and gave an order for a quantity of goods to be sent to an address where he was unknown, presented the cheque, and received balance in cash. Con- victed at Monmouth, Gloucester and Bristol. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Oxford. PEMBROKESHIRE. 32.— Haverfordwest Castle { County). — For stealing a bicycle, dropped handles, rim brake on front wheel, three rims each side of tyres, plain middle, gear 74— T. E. WILSON, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair ( rather long) light brown, eyes ( large) blue; dress, dark jacket, light grey cycling knickers, dark brown stockings, cap, lace boots. A commission agent; sells stereoscopes and views. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Haverford- west Castle. FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 1904. SPECIAL NOTICE. ATTENTION is directed to GEORGE SANDERS ( whose portrait appears above), age 33, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, moustache dark brown, lump under left ear, fleshy mole centre of back, ruptured right side; dress, black jacket and vest, grey trousers, brown over- coat, striped neckerchief, black hard felt hat. Committed for trial at North London Sessions, 5th inst., for attempted office- breaking at a railway station, and possessing housebreaking implements by night. When arrested, his boots were covered with sacking, evidently intended to deaden the sound, or avoid the leaving of foot impressions. He is supposed to be an expert travelling thief, who has been previously convicted, or may be wanted for offences elsewhere. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. MONTGOMER YSHIRE. S 34. — Newtown [ County). — For deserting and leaving her child chargeable to the Newtown and Llanidloes Union— SARAH JONES, age 26, height about 5 ft., thick set, hair auburn, full cheeks, rosy in centre, abscess mark on side of face. A native of Newtown. Warrant issued Information to Sergeant Hughes, Llanidloes. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 35.— Hu d ders fie Id ( Borough). — For obtaining food by false pretences, also £ 3 by a worthless cheque— POST MASON, an American, age 32 to 35, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. GLA MORGA NSHIRE. 33.— Merthyr Tydfil ( County).— For bur- glary, 25th November. 1903. — Licence- holder GEORGE DEVEREUX, alias GEORGE WIL- SON, and GEORGE DAVIS, Office No. 865- 98. age 34, height 5 ft. 0£ in., complexion fresh, hair ( thin on top) and eyes brown, scar front of Ist left finger, " GD." right forearm, now wearing moustache only ( trimmed short); writes with his left hand. A brass caster ; native of Birmingham. Liberated on licence into Metropolitan Police District, 2 « th October last, and subsequently re- ported at Birmingham. Has been convicted at Cambridge and Warwick. Information to Supt. Townsend, Merthyr Tydfil dark, clean shaved ; dress, blue serge suit, double- breasted reefer jacket, and cap. A baritone vocalist. Was accompanied by his wife, age about 30, rather stout build, complexion fair. Will probably stay at first- class commercial hotels. ( See Case No. 57, 24th ult.) Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Huddt ri- field. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1904. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ^ cotitinu d)— S TAFFORDSHIRE. 36.— Lichfield ( County). — For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences at Brown- hills, 20th uit., and for failing to report ( see Case No. 40)— Licence- holder WILLIAM NEL- SON, alias JOHN WILFORD, WILLIAM RUSSELL, JOHN H. BROWN, and FREDERICK WALTON, Office No. 3849- 99, age 46, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache, eyes grey, sailor on cask, glass in right hand, and girl skipping front right wrist. A joiner; native of Durham. Stated that he had obtained employment at a local colliery as an electrician; has obtained several sums of money by similar representations. Supposed to have absconded in a canal boat. Convicted at Doncaster, Wakefield, Leeds, Stafford, Rotherham, Lancaster, Barnsley, Cardiff, and Nottingham. Information to Supt. Barrett, Lichfield. 37.— Longton { County).— For deserting his family, leaving them chargeable to the Stoke- on- Trent Union, 17th ult.— WILLIAM BRIAN, age 29, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion dark, hair, mous- tache and eyes dark brown, " 80th R " tattooed on 1 arm, hole in ritiht cheek; dress, black coat and ve6t. light blue trousers, black cap. A potters' presser ; native of Longton. Has served with the 1st South Staffordshire Regiment in South Africa. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. £ 100 REWARD. ." 8— Tun Stall ( County). — For assault on the North Staffordshire Railway at Chatterly, 8th ult., and stealing a small loose pocket containing a leather purse; 1 penknife with two blades ( rusty); 1 cupboard key, piece of broad elastic attached; 1 ivory nail trimmer; two letters on foreign paper, one signed " Victor "; a first- class railway contract ticket to travel between Stoke and Alsager, " Miss Eva A. Goss " thereon; and about £ 1 5s.- A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, very red face, hair and moustache light, rather small hands, rough; wearing an old dark coat, collar wrinkled, dirty scarf and cap. The above reward will be paid by W. H. Goss, Esq., Ashfield House, Stoke- on- Trent, to any person giving such information as will lead to the appre- hension and conviction of the offender. Information to Supt. Dodd, Tunstall. 39.— Wednesbury ( County).— For steal- ing about 15s., 19th ult.— A MAN, age 27, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, anchor and three dots tattooed on left forearm, ring on third left finger, large mole top of left shoulder blade; dress, dark jacket, dark grey trousers, brown cap. A native of Darlaston, Staffs. Has been convicted at Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Kidderminster, and Stafford. Stays at common lodging houses. Information to Supt. Salt, Wednesbury. 40.— Wolverhampton ( Borough). — For failure to report — Licence- holder WILLIAM NELSON, Office No. 3849- 99 ( see also Case No. 21, 1st inst.), age 46, height 5 ft. 3i in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey. Sen- tenced at Nottingham Assizes, 1st March, 1900, to 5 years penal servitude for fraud. Licenced 12tb nit. Y a 296. ( See Case No. 36). Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Wolver- hampton. SUFFOLK ( East). 41 -— Ipswich ( Borough).— For leaving their wives and children chargeable to the Common Fund of the Ipswich Union— HENRY CRISP, age 51, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., weight about 11 stones, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache light, eyes blue; usually wears brown clothing. Has been a builder's foreman; native of Monk Soham.— GEORGE ALFRED MASTER- SON, age 33, height 5 ft. 10 in., weight 10 stones, complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache inclined to sandy, eyes blue, right elbow deformed, long feet, stiff toe joints, slightly knock kneed; dress, black suit, grey motor cap. A carpenter and joiner; native of Ipswich. Warrants issued. Photograph of Crisp can be seen on application. A reward of £ 1 Is. will be paid by the Ipswich Board of Guardians for such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of either of the above. Information to Lieut.- Colonel Russell, Chief Con- stable, Ipswich. SUSSEX ( West). 42.— Chichester ( City). — For obtaining money and goods by a worthless cheque. No. 173 £ 4.516, Lloyds' Bank Ltd., Hove Brmoh, signed " E F. Jowrs," 24th ult.— A. W. TAYLOR, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., rather stout build, complexion florid, clean shaved, cut on one cheek, prominent eyes; wearing dark tweed over- coat and cap, brown gloves, lace boots, may be wearing a gold double Albert chain. The above cheque is from a book containing about 12 cheques, which was stolen at Portslade, 22nd ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chichester. WARWICKSHIRE. 43— Birmingham ( City).— For stealing £ 50— WILLI AM THOMAS BANNISTER, age 38, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pallid, hair and moustache dark brown, addicted to drink, fond of the company of theatricals; dress, dark brown coat and vest, with narrow white stripe, reddish brown plaid trousers, blue and white spotted tie, black hard felt hat, brown boots. A public- house manager ; native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom Information to Chief Constable Rafter, Bir- mingham. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 44.— Barnsley ( Borough).— For receiving a gold lever watch, knowing the same to have been stolen— GEORGE GLOVER, age about 50, height 5 ft. 8J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey. A shoemaker; native of Leeds. Is an associate of thieves, racing men, and horse dealers. Has been convicted at Beverley and Hull. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Barnsley. PERSON IN CUSTODY. BEDFORDSHIRE. 45.— Bedford ( County). — Committed for tiial at Bedford Quarter Sessions, 20th inst., for larceny— GEORGE IZZARD, age 31, height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, heart and clasped hands on right forearm, woman, flowers and cross left forearm. A native of Ippolitts, near Hitchin. Has been previously convicted, supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Quenby, Bedford. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRIC1 46.— I? Division.— On or about 17th ult., from the grounds of the Rotunda Museum, Wool- wich, 6 ornamental ancient cannon ( 1 class ,/ 0 M. A. 74, a brass fawcon, A. D. 1661, on the base ring is the inscription, " Gerard Koster me fecit A" 1661. Gerard Koster made me in the year 1661," the dolphins have been broken off; the vent is bouched with iron, two figures of mermaids on a star beneath a crown are on the gun, length of gun 3 ft. 6- 2 in., calibre 2 75 in.; 1 Class 324 M. A. 88, bronze 1- pr., bearing the Ordnance Arms on the reinforce, and on the base ring, " A. Schalch, Fecit 1727," calibre 16 in., total length 45 in.; 1 Class c20 M A. 116, a brass 3- pr. gun, date 1776, on the base ring, " J et P. Verbruggen, fecerunt A0 1776— J. ami P. Verbrugg. n, makers in the year 1776, length of gun 3 ft., calibre 2 92 in., weight I cwt. 94 lbs. ; K'lass, 2, ALA. 127, a brass swivel 1- pr. gun of the time of George III, whose cypher with others is on the gun, date about 1785, the base ring bears the inscription, " Fvdit P. Verbruggen, Woolvici," calibre 2 04, total length . Sit. 6 in. : 1 Class J25 M. A 2.36. a !> rafS gun with date 1769, on the 1st reinforce a coronet with " 1769 " underneath, on the base ring the in- scription " In bburg ggossen," length 3 ft. 5 in., cihbte 2 in. ; 1 Class 9j}, M. A. a brass gun from Borneo, without date, length 4 ft. llin., calibre 1' 5 in., circumference of gun just below the swell of muzzle 10 in., at the reinforce at the vent 15 in., swell of muzzle 20 in., ball in the bore, a support is fastened under the trunnions, upon which the gun would be elevated or depressed, fit- ments for a vent cover. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CARDIGANSHIRE. 47.— Aberystwyth ( County). — Between 26th and 28th ult., Coins— A set of Jubilee, except half- sovereign ( 1887); 1 Jubilee shilling; Henry III., 5 silver pennies, 4 long cross and 1 short cross; Edward I., civitas London, 2 civitas Cantor, Viliesci Edmundi; Edward II., silver penny civitas London, 2 silver pennies civitas Eboraci, John, Irish coin; Henry VI., groat, 2 Calais groats, amulet type groat; Edward IV., 3 groats civitas London; Henry VII., 2 groats civitas London; Henry VIII., groat, half- groat profile only, 3 groats full face; Edward VI., testoon or shilling with profile, 6 testoons or shillings with full face, one of them with the Arms of France and England; Mary, groat with profile; Elizabeth, 2 sixpences, crowned head, 1561, 2 sixpences, crowned head, Tudor rose behind the head, 2 sixpences, crowned head, 1568, 3 threepences, crowned head, shilling, 2 half- groats, civitas London ( hammered money); James I., 3 shillings dexter bust profile, sixpence, 1651, half- groat; Charles I., 2 half- crowns, king on horseback, 3 shillings, crowned head, groat, threepence, half- groat, penny; Commonwealth, 2 half- crowns, half- groat; Charles II., milled money, shilling, hammered money, 2 fourpcnccs, 3 three- pences; James II., shilling ( laurcated head), gun- money half- crown, shilling ( XII. over crown); William and Mary, half- crown ( square shield), Bristol shilling; William III., Norwich half crown, 2 London sixpences; Anne, Edinburgh crown and shilling ( after the Union), 3 shillings, 2 sixpences, half- crown; George II., 2 shillings ( old head), 2 sixpences ( old head); George III., shilling ( bust in armour), shilling ( old head), ( bank tokens), three shillings, 2 eighteen- penny pieces, 5 Irish, 2 three shillings; George IV., threepence ( Maundy), 1 Rix dollar ( Colonial) ; William IV., sixpence ( mis- struck), 1 Colonial coin; Victoria ( Maundy), Id., 2 2d., 2 3d., and 4d. pieces; silver tokens for local currency, 1 each at Birmingham, Hereford, Leices- ter, Derby, Bridlington, and Swansea, 2 sixpences, 1 at Neath; India, 1862, rupee, £ rupee, £ rupee, 2 annas, 1841, E. I. C.; Colonial coin, three- halfpenny piece; Canada, 2 10 cents, 1858, 1881, 1 5 cents, 1872; Sierra Leone, 1 10 cents, 1796; United States, silver coins, dollar, 1803, 2 J dollar, 1856, 1858, 3 10 cents, 1814, 1827, 1888, 1 3 cents, 1853, 1 5 cents, £ dollar, 1875, dollar, 1883, nickel coins, 3 5 cents, " 1869, 1870, 1882, 1 5 cents, 1883, 3 3 cents, 1865, 1866, 1868; Chili, 1871; Brazil, Peter II., 1858; Mexico, 1870; Portugal, Peter V., 1855; Scotland, James I. and James II.; Holland, William II., 1848, William III., 1833; Russia, Alexander I., 1815, Alexander II.; Italy, Victor Emanuel, Florence, 1860; Rome, 1863; Denmark, Christian VII., 1788, Christian VIII., 1843, Frederick VII., 1854, Christian IX., 1875; fac- simile of Jewish shekel; Belgian and Spanish coins; Austria, Leopold Archduke of Austria, 1032, Maria Theresa Empress, 1765; Germany, Charles VI., 1728, Charles VI., medal, 1725; German States, 2 Anhalt- Bernburg, 1750- 1753, Anhalt, 1840, 1- 48 thaler, Hamburg 174—, Nassau, 1813, Bavaria, Joseph I., 1825, Louis I., 1834, 2 Maximn., Joseph I., kings; 1856, 1863, Baden, 1806, Bremen, 1840, 2 Mecklenburg- Schwerin, 1763, 1770, 2 Hanover, 1827, 1842, Lippe, 1860, 3 Saxony, 1836, 1854, 1865, Hesse, 1863; Prussia, Frederick William III., 1822, 2 William I., 1868, 1871 ; 1 silver medal in honour of victory of Waterloo; 1 silver box in shape of medal of Leopold I., Emperor of Germany, 1658. Information to Supt. Phillips, Aberystwyth. DURHAM. 48.— Sunderland ( Borough).—'. 22nd ult., by shopbreaking, a brown beaver skin, about 36 in. by 15 in., unlined; 2 mixed white and brown skins made of a number of squirrel skins; 1 large light brown skin, may have " B" or " C" on back; about 6 small mixed silver grey chinchilla skins; about 6 small squirrel skins, unlined; 1 white thibet skin, curled, private mark " a red square " thereon; 2 black curled Persian lamb skins, un- lined, " B " or " C " on inside; 2 silver grey curled skins, unlined, " B" or " C" on inside; about 17 brown mink skins, about 18 in. by 4 in., unlined; about 17 black caracal skins, about 18 in. by 12 in., unlined, " B" or " C" inside; about yards of dark sable fur skin, trimming about an inch wide; 2 brown sable skin muffs; 2 black astrachan muffs; a bluish colour skin muff, imita- tion mole skin, 2 pieces of cord crossed over front of muff with tassels thereon; 2 black curled '< k> n necklets, 2 or 3 tails on each end; 1 large black curled skin necklet, maris of Persian lambs' skin, 6 brown mink tails at ends, fastens with a steel buckle; 3 brown sable necklets, small animal's head on each side, one or two tails below each head; 1 dark brown marten skin necklet, smail animal's head on one side, about 5 tails below head. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Sunder- land. ESSEX. 49. — Chelmsford ( County). — Between 19th and 21st ult., at Chelmsford Industrial School, a B- flat cornet, plated mouthpiece; 1 Excelsior class cornet, in black wooden case, handle on top, TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1 9 0 4. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued)— " Hawkes and Sons, 28 Leicester Square, London " on both; 1 cornet mouthpisce, plated; 4 B- flat fifes, " H. Potter" thereon; IF fife; 2 F piccolos ( black); 1 euphonium, green baize bag; 3 lyres; 1 leather strap about 1 in. wide, brass hook at each end, brass buckle in centre. The thief or thieves left behind a pack of cards, " Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, incorporated by Royal Charter, 1839, ss. Nile," and picture of ss. Nile on backs; 1 pocket comb in brown leather case with metal edge; and a flat metal match case. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. KENT. 50.— Seabrook ( County). — 24th ult.., by housebreaking, a gold brooch, set cluster of pearls, 6 small diamonds in circle, larger diamond in centre; 1 gold stud, blue stone centre, surrounded • with small brilliants; 1 jewel box, containing a pearl and diamond safety pin brooch; 1 short gold neck chain; 1 pearl and emerald pendant; 1 gold wishbone brooch; 1 gold set chain bracelet; 1 Masonic jewel, jubilee diamond shape, with bril- liants; and about £ 5, including a Jubilee sovereign, about 10s. worth of French coins ( francs and half- francs). Information to Supt. Hollands, Seabrook. 51.— Sitting bourne ( County).— 31st ult., fiom the Officers' Quarters, Royal Artillery Barracks, Sheerness, 3 suits of clothes ( 1 blue, 1 grey, 1 dress) ; and a brown leather purse, initials " O. C. R. H." thereon, containing 30s.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 20£, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, slight moustache, figure tattooed over right nipple, indistinct tattooing both forearms. A native of Atterclilfe. Sheffield. Was employed as an officer's servant ; is a deserter from the Garrison Artillery. Information to Supt. Rhodes, Sittingbourne. 52.— Dover ( Borough).— 3rd inst., by house breaking, a George III. lion shilling; 1 set of coronation coins, from a farthing to a five- shilling piece, inclusive; 1 gold bracelet, curb pattern, with heart attached ; 1 lady's gold paste ring ; 1 wedding ring, thin, set grey hair ; 1 green plush jewel case, view of Worthing thereon ; 1 glove case, Japanese pattern ; 1 electric torch, square ; and about £ 14. Information to the Chief Constable, Dover. LANCASHIRE. 53.— Manchester ( City).— Between 24th and 28th ult., a No. 4 Yost typewriter, bar on front rusty; 1 No. 4 Smith Premier typewriter, " No. 22053 " on band at back of key rods; 46 rings ( 3 5- stone claw setting, 5 diamond marqu'sa platinum, 1 fancy diamond and sapphire, 2 dia- mond and ruby, 1 do. cluster, 1 pearl and diamond, 1 8 diamonds and 3 sapphires, 1 8 diamonds and 3 rubies, 5 single stone diamond, 1 diamond cluster, 1 diamond half- hoop, 1 3 opals and 2 dia- monds, 1 3 diamonds and 3 sapphires, 1 5 opals, 1 3 opals and 4 diamonds, 1 3 opals and 8 diamonds, 1 large paste spray, 1 crescent, 1 pearl star and brooch, 1 pearl cluster, 1 star, 2 3 rubies and 2 diamonds, 1 3 sapphires and 2 diamonds, 1 3 dia- monds and 2 rubies, 3 3 rubies and 2 diamonds, 1 3 sapphires and 2 diamonds, 1 5- stone diamond, 1 do. gipsy, 4 5- stone diamond half- hoop. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Manchester. LEICES TERSHIRE. 54.— Leicester ( Borough).— 16th ult., a safety bicycle, " Clyde Roadster No. 1," " Clyde" transfers on head, on back mudguard and down tube, 24£ in. frame, 28£ in. wheels, Palmer tyres, raised handle bar, cork handles, Clyde metal gear case, rubber pedals, Wait's patent front rim brake, Bowden brake on back wheel, " No. 2572 " on steering column and bottom bracket, monogram " G. P. M." on top bar, Parr's patent mudguard on front. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leicester. SHROPSHIRE. 55.— Bridgnorth ( County).— 15th ult., by office breaking, a lady's gold watch, No. 18776624, " A. M. L. " engraved on back; 2 gold rings ( 1 plain, " W. B." engraved on front; other set pearls, several missing); 2 silver pencil cases; 1 small penknife; 2 suits clothing; 3 bottles whiskey; 3 bottles brandy; 2 bottles port wine; 4 wine glasses; a quantity of tobacco and cigarettes; and £ 3 6s. 10| d. Information to Supt. Walters, Bridgnorth. 56. — Wellington ( County). — 4th inst., from the booking office, Shifnal Railway Station, a cheque for £ 13 0s. 5d. on Lloyd's Bank, Shifnal Branch, No. 22 2743, drawn by F. S. Brown, payable to G. W. Railway Co.; 1 new black ulster overcoat, dark tweed and red striped lining, 6 black ivory buttons each side ; 4 automatic sweetmeat machine keys, Nos. 80,1570, 3064, 4763 ; and £ 2 4s. 5d. Thief left behind a carpenter's inch chisel, " R. H. Marr " stamped on handle ; 1 brown cap with peak ; 1 grey do. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Welling- ton. 5 TAFFORDSHIRE. 57.— Leek ( County).— 24th ult., by shopbreak- ing, silver English lever watches, Nos. 20816, 4754, 29204, ^ 4331, 2529, 6547, Russell, Liver- pool, 55595 Hunter, 6488 Pidduck, Hanley, 17974, 1 centre seconds Swiss lever, 42317; silver Genevas, Nos. 9120, 227130, 23121, 121850, 169927, 88276, 11632, centre second 171087, 68400; lady's silver Genevas, 32993, 54582, 36959, 167473, 113557, 161196, 354569, 54583, 911632, 31723, j& ihj, 33053, 31853, and 6157, 54082 keyless, 77287; 1 lady's gold fine guard, weight £ oz.; a quantity of silver Alberts ( mostly curbs); several lady's silver Alberts. All second- hand. Information to Inspector Gasson, Leek. SURREY. 58.— Chertsey ( County).— 22nd ult., from a workshop at Addlestone, a free- wheel safety bicycle, No. 211, " Howard" transfer, white metal band rims, 10 in. head, 8 in. cranks, 3f rubber pedals, Carter's tin gear case, Bowden back brake, B. S. A. front rim brake, Dunlop tyres, flat handle bars, celluloid repairing outfit, Brooks's B 90 saddle, Miller's small lamp; a brown wicker trailer, 26£ in. wheels, Dunlop 1J in. tyres; 1 screw- driver, 18 in. long; 1 pair dividers; 1 pair outside callipers; 1 pair of inside do.; 1 volt metre; 1 pair of pipe grips, 3 dots in centre; 1 New Departure hub; 2 B. S. A. hubs; 4 bracket spin- dles; 1 hack saw; 1 Miller's face jigg drill; 1 screw plate with about 12 holes therein; 1 B. S. A. box spanner; 1 small Mosburg wrench; 1 Butler's pruning knife, much worn. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. 59.— Guildford ( County)— At Woking, a " Minerva" motor cycle, 2J horse power, 1903 engine, painted black, lined gold and blue or green, " Royal George " on top of frame, Clincher tyres, No. 5530, maker Bramson, Kent.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light; dress, dark grey overcoat, dark trousers, leather leggings, dark tie. He booked to Waterloo on 17th ult. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Guildford. SUSSEX ( East). 60. — Patcham ( County). — 22nd ult., by burglary at Portslade, a cheque book on Lloyds Bank, Ltd., Hove Branch, containing about 10 cheques, Nos. 173 £ 4516.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., rather stout build, complexion florid, cut on one cheek, prominent eyes ; wearing long dark over- coat and cap. Stated he was a warrant officer of H. M. S. Vernon. ( See Case No. 25, 1st inst.) Information to Supt. Dalmon, 1' atcham. 61— Eastbourne ( Borough).— 22nd ult., by burglary, a silver English lever hunter watch, enamelled face, No. 9055; 1 lady's silver watch, grey dial, chased back; 1 American 2£ dollar piece, gold, date supposed 1850; 1 American dollar piece, gold, used as a pendant; 1 1887 Jubilee sixpence; 1 George III. 5s. piece, 1819; 1 Kruger half- crown; 2 florins, dated 1387; 1 silver match box, chased; 2 gold pins ( 1 set dark red stone, other green stone); and a number of old coins. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. 62.— Hastings ( Borough).— 29th ult., by burglary, a Turkish Order of the Medjidie, 3rd Class; 1 Egyptian bronze star; 1 silver medal with clasp for Tel- el- Kebir, " Major W. Ward, I R. A." thereon; 1 black silk scarf with whit; stripes. 63.— Hastings ( Borough).— Between 25th ult. and 5th inst., an 18 ct. 3- stone half- hoop diamond ring; 1 15 ct. gold bracelet, heart shaped padlock, turquoise in centre, surrounded with 27 graduated pearls, attached ; I 18 ct. gold brooch, shape of n presentation sword; 1 pair nickel opera glasses, in green Russia leather cage. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 64.— Ot/ ey ( County).— 3rd inst., a gold centre seconds keylesB chronograph stop watch, No. 24143, white face, gold hands; 1 18 ct. gold diamond and coral ring; 2 gold rings, set stones; 4 gold wedding rings; 3 gold pins, 1 set stones; 1 old silver penny piece; 1 enamelled 5s. piece; 1 5s. and 1 Gd. piece, dated 1897 ; and £ 1 6s. Id. Information to Supt. Strain, Otley. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 65.— K Division.— 22nd ult., a grey gelding, age 5 years, 15 hands, black patch root of tail, long mane and tail. In good condition. 66.— If Division.— 2nd inst., a bay mare, aged, 15 hands, blaze down face and near hind leg white, chipped knees, long mane and tail. In good condition. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 67.— Berkshire, Reading ( Borough).— WOMAN, Case No. 8,18th ult. 68.— Denbighshire, Llanrwst ( County).— DAVID JONES, Case No. 37, 4th nit. 69.— Essex, Brentwood ( County).— ROBERT WILLIAMS, alias OWEN, Case No. 17, 17th July, 1903, and property recovered. 70. — Hampshire, Alton ( County).— WILLIAM ALLEN, Case No. 11, 1st inst. 71. — Hampshire, Southampton ( Borough)— Licence- holder GEORGE EDDOWES, Office No. 152- 99, Case No. 29, 20th November last. Ti.— Kent, Dover { Borough).— CHARLES BECK, Case No. 20, 2nd October, 1903. 73. — Lancashire, Bury ( County).— GEORGE WILLIA. M WHYSALL, Case No. 40 27th November, 1903. 74. — Norfolk, Norwich ( County).— THOMAS LEE, Case No. 25, 4th ult. 75. — Northamptonshire, Peter- borough ( City). — ERNEST WALTER RICHARDSON, Case No. 44, 24th ult., and property recovered. 76. — Northumberland, Morpeth ( County).— ALBERT ASHLEY HANLON, Case No. 47, 30th October, 1903, and committed for trial at Quarter Sessions. 77 — Shropshire, Oswestry ( County). — JOHN HUMPHREYS, Case No. 36, 13th November, 1903, and sentenced to 1 month im- prisonment. 78— Yorkshire ( East Riding), Norton ( County).— GEORGE McFADDYAM, alias GEORGE RIKLE, Case No. 28, 4th September last, and sentenced to 3 months im- prisonment. 79.- Yorkshire ( West Riding), Otley ( County).— 3OSEPH SCOTT, Case No. 44, 11th December, 1903. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1904. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. r • BERKSHIRE. so.— Wokingham ( County).— For obtain- ing 2 sacks of potatoes by false pretences— ARTHUR ERNEST BELCHER, alias ARTHUR BECKER, H. C. R., No. S. 27426, age 24, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair black, slight moustache, eyes grey, scar under right eyebrow, centre of forehead and on right wrist, bites his finger nails, which are very short; dress, dark jacket and vest, grey mixture trousers, with blue stripe, and cap. A greengrocer's salesman; native of Newbury. He takes lodgings, borrows a horse and cart, and drives about the country calling on greengrocers and farmers, and obtains potatoes by false pretences. Convicted of similar offences at Slough, Maidenhead, Newbury, and Bucks and Berks Assizes. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Goddard, Wokingham. FIFESHIREm 81.— Cupar ( County). — For assault with intent to ravish, 27th ult., at Leven— ARCHI- BALD ANDERSON, age 30, height 5 ft. 7f in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) black, mous- tache brown, eyes ( large and glaring) grey; dress, brown tweed jacket suit, dark heather mixture overcoat ( made for a cape, which is missing), black tie, blucher boots. A native of Perthshire; has been employed at farm work, but latterly in coal mines. Is a good cyclist; has served in the Army. May endeavour to re- enlist. He was liberated on licence from Peterhead Convict Prison, 22nd ult. ( where he had been undergoing a sentence of 10 years penal servitude for a similar offence, com- mitted in Perthshire, in 1896). Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hunter, Cupar. LINCOLNSHIRE. 82.— Boston ( County).— For stealing several sums of money during October, 1903— ALFRED J. W. BENT, age 26, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., hair and moustache brown, short- sighted, wears glasses with gold rims; usually wears a cycling suit. A clerk. May endeavour to proceed to Canada. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Costar, Boston. SUFFOLK ( East). 83.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 6 12s. 8d. by a forged cheque, 1st inst.— JAMES MORRIS ROUSE, age 16, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair light; dress, dark suit. A native of Dovercourt, Essex. The cheque is from a cheque book on Bacon, Cobbold and Co.' s Bank, Harwich Branch, which contained cheques Nos. 290551 to 290580. ( See Case No. 19). Information to Lieut.- Colonel Russell, Chief Constable, Ipswich. SUSSEX ( East). 84.— Hastings ( Borough).— For obtaining money by worthless cheques— CECIL RICKMAN LEVERETT, age 33, height 5 ft. 11 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light, clean shaved, of good address and plausible manner; dress, navy blue suit, hard felt hat, light lace boots. A native of Newington, near Edinburgh. Has served in the Royal Horse Guards and East Sussex Constabulary. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITANPOLffi? DtSTRMT 85.— 0 Division.— Gth inst., by house breaking, I ornamental brass 8- day clock, grey face ; 1 silver necklet, snap fastening ; 2 silver bracelets ( 1 plain with ball on either side, safety chain and snap fastening; 1 engraved with figures, snap fastening); 1 antique malachite brooch, inlaid silver, 4 in. long ; 1 pair silver ball earrings ; 1 gold locket, photographs of a lady and gentleman inside ; tl Norwegian morocco belt, silver buckle ; 1 silver buckle; 1 pair small black opera glasses in case ; 1 shamrock malachite pin, • silver mounted. ' 86.— W Division.— 6th inst., by house- breaking, 4 rings ( 1 lady's gold mizpah ; 1 do. dress, set 2 rubies, diamond in centre, 2 pearls missing; 1 do., old- fashioned, set ruby and pearls in square, silver setting ; 1 18 ct., set brilliant) ; 1 trinket box containing trinkets; 1 silver English lever watch, maker " John Myers, Westminster Bridge Road," on dial, monogram " W. H." on back of outer case; and a Postal Order for 6s. issued at Ashford Post Office. 87.— W Division.— 7th inst., by house- breaking, 2 ladies' gold dress rings ( 1 set opal surrounded with 12 or 14 diamonds); 1 gold antique bracelet, set pebbles, padlock and safety chain attached; 2 pairs gold earrings ( 1 set pearl, small diamond over; 1 round, set paste); 6 gold brooches ( 1 lizard, set paste with ruby; 1 antique, shape of 3 men, studded with various stones; 1 mosaic; 1 acorn, set pearls; 1 square set satin stone; 1 wishbone, set paste); 2 gold lockets ( 1 oblong, " Many Happy Returns of the Day" engraved thereon; 1 shell pattern, set pebbles); 1 wedding ring; 1 lady's gold curb Albert, watch key and seal, " H. G." thereon, attached; 1 fine gold necklace, pendant attached, set opal and ruby surrounded with pearls; 1 gold pin, set pearls, shamrock pattern. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re apprehended, for the week ending January 2nd, 1904, 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. 1413— 96 Page 297- 03 41— 01! Page 6- 03 3895- 99 — 1415— 01 — 2911- 00 — 1339— 02 — 3255— 97 — 481- 02 Page 251- 03 1927— 98 Page 217- 03 662— 03 Page 105- 03 109— 00 — 829— 03 Page 135- 03 183— 03 Page 29- 03 3428- 01 — 93- 01 3030— 02 2260- 01 Page 297- 03 3564— 98 Page 204- 03 1355— 03 Page 226- 03 BANKS, GEORGE BATSON, CHARLES BERNSTEIN, JOSEPH CLARKE, WILLIAM HALL, FRANK HUMPHREYS, JOHN INGRAM, ROBERT JOHNSON, GEORGE JONES. FREDERICK LANE, JOHN RAY, THOMAS ROLFE, PERCY SMITH, ADA SMITH, FREDERICK THOMPSON, ELIZA- BETH WALKER. JOSEPH WALLACE, CHARLES WILLIAMS, GEORGK WILLIAMS, JAMES Attempted prison- break ing Assault on police Loitering P. of C. Act P. of C. Act Warehousebreakng Larceny ( goods exposed Larceny ( per.) Sus. person Warehousebreakng Frequenting Larceny ( outhouse) Wounding Housebreaking Larceny Habitual drunkard Burglary P. of C. Act Larceny ( per.) Receiving Same Name Same Name JOSEPH BARRETT WILLIAM ANDOYER AMOS BARTLEIT Same Name Same Name JOSEPH WRIGHT WALTER CLOCK Same Name JAMES HICKS Same Name LOTTIE SCOTT GEORGE WILLIAMS Same Name EDWIN T. O'CONNOR Same Name GEORGE KING Same Name 15 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 3 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 3 yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. Bound over in 40s. 18 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 12 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 3 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 3 days imprison- ment ; 3 years inebriates home 21 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 22nd Dec., N. L. Sess. 26th Dec.. Worship St. P. Ct. 2<> th Dec , Leeds P. Ct. 23rd Dec., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 23rd Dec., Marlborough St. P Ct 23id Dec., N. L. Sess. 22nd Dec., N. L. Sets. 22nd Dec., N. L. Sess. 22nd Dec., Mansion House P. Ct. 16th Dec., S. L. Sess. 22nd Dec.. Mansion House P. Ct. 2nd Jan., Woolwich P. Ct. 24th Dec., N. L. Scss. 23rd Dec., N. L. Sess. 24th Dec., N. L. Sess. 22nd Dec., N. L. Sess. 23rd Dec., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 22nd Dec., N. L. Sess. 18th Dec., S. L. Sess. P. S. Richaids, C. I. D.. < i ; P. O. Orchard, 154X. P. S. Pride, C. I. D., G; P. C. Allen, 163G. P. C. Carmodjr, 15SC ; P. C. Laziell, 298C. P. C. Barnaby, C. I. D.. F ; P. C. Crawley, 370 D. P. C. Frantlin, 375H ; P. S. Pullen. O. I. D., H. P. C. Barnard, « 87T : P. C. Sales, 197T. P. S. Laing, C. I. D., G; P. C. Brett, 465E. P. S. Fitzgerald, C. I. D.. B ; P. C. Knotts, C. I. D., M. P. C. Swaneon, 362R ; P. C. Stock. 550R. P. C. Williams, C. I. D., G ; P. C. Battley, 241H. P. C. Walker, 248D; P. C. Wolverson, 64C. P. C. Haywood. 296X ; P. C. Nice, 37XR. P. C. Dver, C. I. D , D : P. C. Maundrill, 447D. P. C. rheakstone, 52ER ; P. C. Brown, 424C. P. S. Finden, — N : P. C. Wood, 422H. Insp. Godley, C. I. D., M ; P. S. Pusey, C. I. D., M. LONDON I PRIKTIB FOR HIS MAJISTS's STATIONERY OFMOE BY J. J. KELIHSR A Co., LIMITED, 98, VICTJHIA STREET, S. W. J 33, KMO WIUIAM STREET, B. C.; ADD MARSHALSEA WORKS, S. E. 88S2' J _