GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 1904. VOL. XXL, No. 2138. 1. All communications for insertion in the POLIOS GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 5. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some - person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 6. Portraits of persons whose apprehension 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 10s. A remittance of 5s. should be made in the first instance for cost of engraving sketches. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 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 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. Letters relating to criminal business addressed by other Police Forces to Scotland Yard, are very frequently delayed, owing to the envelopes con- taining them being directed incorrectly or inade- quately. In such cases prompt attention cannot be assured unless the letters are addressed " The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, New Scotland Yard, London. S. W." APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— Criminal Investigation De- partmentm— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences — DICK VINCENT, alias VINCETT and PRINCE CETEWAYO, age 26, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion and hair black ; dress, frock coat suit, silk hat. A native of the West Indies. States he is a son of the late Zulu King. Occasionally travels in the Provinces with concert parties. Warrant issued. 2. — C Division.— For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences, 15th inst. METCALFE, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, com plexion pale, hair light, one leg contracted, lame, walks with a stick ; dress, dark clothes, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. 3.— C Division.— For obtaining £ 50 by a worthless cheque on Messrs. Cox & Co.' s Bank, Charing Cross, 10th inst.— ALEX ELPHINSTOX, age 25, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, thin features, hair and slight moustache light brown, stoops slightly, twitches his eyes when speaking ; dress, grey striped lounge suit, black hard felt hat, brown boots, gold signet ring with monogram thereon on one left finger. An ex- lieutenant of the East Surrey Regiment. Warrant issued. 4.— E Division.— For obtaining money and food by false pretences— MARCUS BAR- THROPP, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes one blue and one grey, several chicken- pox scars on fore- head ; dress, dark clothes, hard felt hat. A native of Ipswich. Has been previously convicted. Warrant issued. 5.— M Division « — For obtaining 6s. by false pretences— JOHN KING, age 24, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue, cut scar on throat, horses' head back of right hand, snake and woman's head right forearm, ballet girl and heart left forearm ; dress, black jacket and vest, light trousers, P. & O. cap. A merchant seaman; native of Bermondsey. He obtained the above amount by leaving as security a seaman's bogus advance note for wages. Supposed to have gone to Cornwall. Warrant issued. 6.— P Division. — For stealing ( bailee) a donkey and harness ( recovered)— — GRIGG, age 60, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, clean shaved, aquiline nose, lisps; dress, dark jacket suit, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. 7.— T Division.— For stealing £ 23 18s., 8th inst.— THOMAS MANNING, age 32, height ft. 9 in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair dark, eyes brown ; dress, brown jacket suit, black Alpine hat, lace boots. A native of Fulham. Warrant issued. 8.— X Division, — For stealing £ 10— HARRY STANHOPE, age 21, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown ; dress, grey lounge suit and cap. A barman. Ab- sconded Nth inst. May seek employment at sea- side hotels. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 9.- - For obtaining money by false pretences— CHARLES WILLIAMS, age 27, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair, moustache, and eyes dark brown, speaks with American accent ; dress, dark clothes, soft felt hat. He traded as The Colonial Realty and Emigration Co., 27 Copthall Avenue, E. C., and obtained money from persons under the pretence of booking their passages to farms in Canada. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Stark, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. BRECONSHIRE. 10.— Crick how/ ell ( County).— For stealing 2 table spoons ( recovered)- - HARRY —, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in. complexion, hair and slight moustache dark ; dress, old brown or blue jacket, patch on one shoulder, old cord trousers, cap. A tramping farm labourer or cattle drover. Stated his intention of proceeding to Glamongan- shire for turnip hoeing and haymaking. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Winterson, Crickhowell. BUCKING HA MS HIRE. 11.— Buckingham ( County).— For assault — WILLIAM NEWBURY, age 18, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresb, hair light brown, eyes grey ; dress, black jacket and vest, white cord trousers, dark cap, black muffler, heavy boots,, wore a large silver chain. A navvy ; was accom- panied by his Brother, age 25, height 5 ft. 8J in. T hair light brown. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bunker, Buckingham. 12. — Chesham ( County). — For stealing. 25th ult., a pair lace boots, box calf, size 8, toe- caps, recentlv soled and heeled, \ steel plates on heels— JOHN MADDOCK, age 45 to 50, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair, moustache- and beard ( pointed) grey, prominent nose ( scar on bridge) ; dress, black morning coat and vest, drab colour trousers, white muffler with blue spots, grey motor cap. A tramping tailor; supposed a native of Trowbridge. Has served in the Royal Horse Artillery. Frequents beer and common lodging houses. Warrant imed. Information to Supt. Summers, High Wycombe, 256 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 1904. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continuedj- 13. — High Wyoombe ( County). — For fowl stealing — GEORGE MORLEY, age 25, height 5 ft. 10J in., complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes hazel, scar left side of chin and right fore- arm ; dress, supposed dark velveteen coat, mole- skin or dark brown cord trousers, cap, heavy boots. A labourer ; native of Penn. Has been employed on the Great Central Railway. May be found fruit picking. Is known at JJxbridge, and Holly Port, Maidenhead. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Summers, High Wycombe. DURHAM. 20— South Shields ( Borough). — For failing to report— Licence- holder JOHN MERE- DITH, alias JOHN GRAY, Office No. 359- 03, age 36, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar left jaw ( close to ear), faint dots between each thumb and finger, mole back neck, burn mark right forearm. A sailor ; native of Liverpool. Sentenced at Liverpool Assizes, 27th November, 1900, to 3 years penal servitude for forgery and fraud. Liberated on 2nd Licence, 25th May, 1904, which expires 28th July next, a 438. Information to Chief Constable Scott, South Shields. HEREFORDSHIRE- 27.— Ledbury ( County). — For larceny — GEORGE WATKINS, age 42, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair brown, slight moustache light, eyes grey, large mouth ; dress, old grey clothes and cap, strong nailed boots. An auctioneer's porter or labourer ; native of Ledbury. May be found haymaking; or in the Colliery District of Monmouthshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. ISLE OF ELY. 30— March ( County).— For stealing, 13th March last, a 1 « 03 " Swift" bicycle, Dunlop tyres, plated rims, flat handle b. ir, free wheel, front rim Crabbe brake, Swift back pedalling band brake, recently enamelled and plated, dent in back stays above wheel, Lucas bell, no mudguards— — DOWN MAN ( supposed false), age about 24, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, moustache sandy ; dress, light grey suit, straw hat, brown boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Nixon, March. KENT- 31.— Maidstone ( Borough).— For desert- ing his wite and family, leaving them chargeable to the Maidstone Union, 3rd inst.— WILLIAM HUNT, age 36, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion, hair, moustache, and eyes dark, scar on forehead and side of neck ; dress, grey jacket and vest, cord trousers, grey cap, heavy lace boots. A labourer ; native of Linton. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 32. — Ormskirk ( t - runty). — For larceny ( bailee), and obtaining .£ 10' by false pretences between 21st May and 8th inst.— A MAN, who gave the names of H. GEHRAU and HANS BROWN ( supposed a German), age about 26, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion sallow, delicate appearance, hair and slight mous- tache ( curled at ends) dark; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, dark trousers with famt grey stripe, patent leather boots, dark cap, speaks with German accent. Appearance of a waiter or chef. Was accompanied by A WOMAN, age about 26, hair ( worn full each side of forehead) light; dress, light ^- length coat, black dress, sailor hat. trimmed cream material and red velvet, sometimes wears a tam-' o- shanter. Appearance of an actress. On 21st ult., he rented a small furnished house at Birkdale, and pledged at Southport, clocks, tea- sets, bed clothing, linen, and other articles that he could conveniently carry out of the house. On 8th inst., he sold the whole of the furniture to a broker, from whom he obtained £ 10 on account, and absconded. He also hired bicycles, which he after- wards disposed of to brokers, getting on each bicycle a loan. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jervis, County Police Office, Ormskirk. 33.— Blackburn ( Bnnuoh\— For failing to report— Licence- holder THOMAS CURLEY, alias THOMAS O'RRIEN. THOMAS KELLY, and PATRICK HINGIS'S, Office No. 2404- 00, age 08. height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey, bald on top) brown, eyes bazel, scar left eyebrow, lost part 3rd right finger. A labourer ; native of Dublin. Sentenced at Pres- ton Quarter Sessions. 1st January, 1902. to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 2nd April, 1904. K W c 271. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Lewis, Black- burn. CHESHIRE. 14. — Crewe ( County). — On commitment warrant for non- payment of £ 21 6s. 6d. and £ 20 1/ 8. 6d., respectively, fines and costs im- posed for an offence under the Food and Drugs' Act— THOMAS REILLY, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion dark, hair ( turning grey) and moustache black, 3yes dark, peculiar ex- pression.— LEOPOLD STEWART, age about 28, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion light, hair light brown ( inclined to curly), left eye missing. Both natives of Ireland. They go from town to town and rent shops in the name of O'Brian 6 Co., Egg and Butter Merchants. Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. 15.— Liscard ( County). — For stealing a hand lawn mowing machine, not painted, " Green's Patent" stamped on right side, plate near knives has been repaired; and a slate colour wheel- barrow — GEORGE HUMPHRIES, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes dark brown, head inclined to right side; dress, black morning coat suit, much worn, dark yachting cap. A jobbing gardener. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Liscard. lb— Macclesfield ( County). — For burglary at Bollington, and stealing 2 linen collars; 2 caps; 9 black and red scarves : a small quantity of tobacco: and £ 4 10s.— HERBERT EDWARD WALKER, alias HERBERT WAT- SON, age 20, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion dark, hair and eyes brown, scar centre of forehead and right side of chin: dress, dark suit and cap. A clerk ; native of Pott Shriglev. Was sentenced at Strangeways Police Court, 19th January, 1898, to 5 years in a Reformatory for larceny ( trick); at Barrow- in- Furness, 20th September, 1901, to 2 months for stealing ( bailee) a bicycle ; at Man- chester, 23rd October, 1902, to 12 months for 3 cases of larceny, and obtaining food, lodgings, Ac. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Downes, County Police Office, Macclesfield. CUMBERLAND. 17.— Workington [ County].— For desert- ing his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of thp Coekermouth Union — THOMAS CR0STHWAITE, age 38, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) black, eyes dark, flesh lump behind left ear, scar on one shin. A cab driver or labourer; native of Cumberland. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cheesman, Workington. DENBIGHSHIRE. 18.— Wrexham ( County).— For stealing, " 20th ult., a " Manchester Special" bicycle, Dunlcp tyres, small gear, 2 transfers, " Churchills," no mudguards; 1 pair large wire cutters; 1 pair gas pliers; 2 spanners— THADEUS SAWLER, an American, age 34, height 5 ft. in., slight build, • complexion fresh, oval face, hair and heavy mous- tache brown, eyes blue, scar left of chin, first joint • of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd left fingers deficient, two moles left upper arm, mole left shoulder blade. A fitter. Previously convicted at Sheffield and Wrexham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Wrexham. DERBYSHIRE. 19.— Derby < County). — Vor i- tealing. 6th inst., at Long Eaton, a horse ( recovered)— HERBERT STEVENS, age 21, height 5 ft. 2 in., • complexion fair, hair ginger, eyes ( cast in left) blue, prominent teeth, thick lips, abscess scar left side of neck; dress, brown jacket and vest, light trousers, dark muffler and cap, light lace boots. A native of Sandiacre, Derbyshire. Is well- known amongst boatmen. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Avery, County Police Office, Derby. ESSEX. 21.— Chelmsford ( County).— For stealing ( bailee), 10th inst., a sa sty bicycle, transfer " Briton" on head, 24 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, ^ in. pitch roller chain, free wheel, Bowden back brake, lever on right 6ide of handle bar, new Dunlop back tyre, new Warwick front tyre, 4 in. rubber pedals, flat handle bars, cork grips, enamelled parts, black steel mudguards, Challis bell, " Briton" lamp; and for obtaining a suit by false pretences — FREDERICK ALDRIDGE, alias ELDRIDGE and EVANS, age 28, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion sallow, hair brown, left fingers contracted; dress, new dark grey suit, black and white check tie, black hard felt hat, old lace boots, brown glove on right hand, sometimes wore naval uniform, stamped " P. Evans," " H. M. S. Acheron" on cap, which he left behind. He represented that he had served on H. M. S. Acheron at Portsmouth, and was discharged from Haslar Hospital on pension, and produoed a certificate purporting to have been written by a captain. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. 22 — Saffron Walden ( County).— For absconding with workhouse clothing— ISAAC RICHARDSON, age 54, height 5 ft. 3 in., com- plexion, hair ( turning grey), and eyes dark ; dress, probably workhouse clothing ( light cord), and round soft felt hat. A native of Ashdow; usually carries an old bag and a stick. May be found at casual wards. Warrant issued. 23 — Saffron Walden ( County). — On commitrr. ent warrant for non- payment of £ 1 7s. fine, & c., imposed for encamping on the Highway — AMBROSE LOVERIDGE, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in , rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( inclined to ginger) light brown, moustache ginger. He travels the country with a small van, painted dark picked out red, with home made canvas cover, bright brass wheel caps and rings, and a chestnut pony. Is accompanied by a woman and 6 children. 24 — Saffron Walden ( County). — For neglecting to maintain his children— ALLEN NASH, age 58, height 5 ft. 10^ in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers and moustache turning grey, eyes hazel. A labourer ; native of Arkesden. May be found sleeping in outbuilding?, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harrington. Saffron Walden. FIFESHIRE. 25.— Cupar ( County).— For fraud ( 3 cases) between 30th ult. and 1st inst.— JOHN WILSON, age 22 to 24, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion tawny, hair dark brown, may have slight mous- tache, scar on upper lip; dress, dark blue jacket suit, dark or blue seaman's cap with leather peak, glazed strap, brown side spring boots with imitation buttons, dark tie. Appearance of a seaman. Is believed identical with ALBERT DAVIS, alias JOHN JONES, Office No. 2148- 98 and S C R 349- 00. ( See Case No. 32, 8th May, 1903). Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Cupar. HAMPSHIRE. 26. — Southampton ( Borough). — For failing to report — Licence- holder THOMAS CARKOLL, alias THOMAS PATRICK CAR- ROLL, Otlice No. 1.97- 98, age 27, height 4 ft. 11| in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar over left eye and centre of chin, tulip and ' W C " left fort- arm, rings on 3 of left fingers. A labourer; native of Middlesbrough. Sentenced at Liverpool Assizes, 12th February, 1902, to 3 years penal service for warehousebreaking. Licenced 17th May, 190 •. C 100. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. HER TFORDSHIRE. 2%— Hitchin ( County).— For stealing, 12th inst., at Asbwell, a black oilskin mackintosh, lined blue cloth— EDWARD ROWE, age about 35, height G ft., complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache light; dress, blue jacket, light trousers, dark cap with band, carried a military coat or the stolen mackintosh. An engine driver ; native of Floodwatermarsh, Cambs. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Herts, Hitchin. 29.— St. Alban's ( County).— For house- breaking, 17th inst., and stealing a silver lever watch, No. 579816— WILLIAM COOPER, age about 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion florid, hair and moustache dark ; wearing moleskin or cord trousers, with new brown leg straps. A native of Little Ilford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hassell, County Police Office, St. Alban's. FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1904. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 34. — D Division. — For stalling from hotels and boarding houses in October and Novem- ber, 1902, jewellery ( recovered)— THEODORE HUBER, alias THOMAS HELLER and VIN- CENT FENCE, Office No. S 7346, age 22, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown. A waiter; native of Switzerland. Sentenced at Brighton, 13th November, 1903, to 3 months hard labour for being found in a dwelling house for an unlawful purpose. Has also been convicted in London, of larceny, & c. Information to be forwarded to the MetropolitaL Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 35.— Stafford ( County). — For failing to report— Licence- holder ROBERT SMITHYMAN, alias ROBT. SMITH EM AN. HENRY GREEN, and GILBERT SMITHEMAN, Office No. 159- 02. age 58, height 5 ft. 0g in., complexion ruddy, hair grey, eyes hazel, left wrist deformed, scar above left eye ; dress, dark grey suit ( as issued to con- victs), black hard felt hat, front and turned down collar combined, dark tie, lace boots. A groom ; native of Birmingham. Sentenced at Stafford Sessions, 28th February, 1902, to 3 years penal servitude for stealing 6s. Licenced 31st May, 1904. Z G c 1293 All this man's convictions have been for stealing money, & c., from children by means of a trick. To be dealt with where found. Information to the Chief Constable, Stafford. 1 WORCESTERSHIRE- 36.— Kidderminster ( Borough). — For withholding £ 16 4s. 7' d., monies of the Ancient Order of Foresters — WILLIAM YOUNG, age and moustache brown ( turning grey). Absconded about 3 weeks ago, may endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Kidder- minster. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— LANCASHIRE. 37.— Oldham ( Borough).— For stealing from his lodgings, 15th inst., a silver lever centre seconds chronograph stop watch, No. 198904 ; 1 red silk muffler with green flowers thereon ; and 2s. 6d.— A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, hail bald in front, moustache sandy; dress, black jacket, brown check trousers and vest, cap, and the stolen muffler. He took lodgings, stating he was employed at a firm of boot and shoe dealers. Informa: ion to the Chief Constable, Oldham. 38. — Rochdale ( Borough). — For stealing a cart ( recovered)— JOHN LONGINNOTTO, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair and slight moustache dark brown, thick lips, surly looking; wearing black jacket with silk facings, much worn, black old- fashioned bowler hat, new brown leggings, lace boots. A slater's labourer; native of Rochdale. Served with the about 45, height about 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, Duke of Lancaster's Yeomanry in South Africa, complexion pale, sunken cheeks, hair, whiskers, Is fond of cycling. Supposed accompanied by his wife, age 22, height 4 ft. 11 in., complexion sallow, hair and eyee dark; and daughter, age 2 years. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Barry, Rochdale. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 39.— Abergavenny ( County).— For stfal- ing, 11th inst., a safety bicycle, horn handle bars, cork grips with white tips, end of left tip missing, transfer on front, " Dolphin, Maker, Francis, Pontardawc," 1 in. pitch chain, fixed wheel, Clincher tyres, Lucas valves, rubber pedals, thumb front rim brake, Brooks's B 28 sa'ddle— ARTHUR DA VIES, alias E. MORGAN, age 22 to 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, clean shaved; dress, light grey coat and vest, light tennis trousers, shoes with rubber soles, light cap. He represented that he had been employed as a electrician at the County Asylum. Stated he was a native of Bir- mingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davies, Abergavenny. NOR THA MPTONSHIRE. 40.— Oundle ( County). — For embezzling 16*.— GEORGE WILFRED CARR, age 49, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, hair ( bald on top) brown, eyes grey, cut scars 3rd and 4th left fingers; dress, grey knicker suit, grey or brown Blouch hat. Is fond of billiards. An insurance canvasser and collector; native of Paddington, London. Formerly a pawnbroker's manager; well known at Bradford and Grimsby. Has been to America. Warrant iaaued. Information to Supt. Hooper, Onndle, or to Insp. Butlin, Thrapston. NO TTINGHA MS HIRE. 41.— Nottingham ( County).— For forgery and uttering forged documents — WILLIAM JOHN WATSON, age 45, height 5 ft. 7 in., rather stout build, complexion pale, hair and moustache ( frizzy at ends) brown, eyes ( restless) grey, takes short quick steps, large scar on face, one leg has been broken ; dress, grey jacket suit, small bow tie, hard felt hit, supposed patent leather boots. Until recently he practised as a solicitor at Nottingham, and resided at Breaston, Derby. Is an owner of race horses, and associates with racing men. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, County Police Office, Nottingham. SHROPSHIRE. 42.— Bridgnorth ( County).— For stealing, 30ch nit., at Ironbridge, 12 plaid scarves ( 6 re- covered)— CHARLES SLINGSBY, alias JACK, age about 26, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, rather long features, hair ( curly in front) light, clean shaved, eyes blue; dress, dark blue jacket and vest, cord trousers, speckled motor cap, light scarf, light lace boots. Supposed a native of Northampton. States he has served in C. I. Volunteers, wears the South African War Medal ribbon. Has been employed with round- abouts. Absconded 31st ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walters, Bridgnorth. STAFFORDSHIRE. 43.— Burton- on- Trent ( County). — For embezzling £ 196 — THOMAS ADAMS, age 35, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, high cheek bones, hair and moustache light brown, eyes grey; dress, black coat and vest, light striped trousers, blue striped tie, dark cap, strong lace boots. A native of Leigh, Stoke- on- Trent. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hicklin, Burton- on- Trent. 44. — Lichfield ( County).— 1 or rape, at Tamworth, 21st ult.— THOMAS PROFFITT, age 27 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair ( curly in front) black, moustache and eyes dark brown, anchor and cross back of right wiist, cross and pedestal left forearm, rings lattooed on left fingers, varicose veins right leg ; dress, grey suit, grey motor cap, turned down collar, " E. Williamson " in ink on inside, button b; ots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barrett, Lichfield. 45.— Longton ( County).— For fraud, 25th ult.— TWO MEN ( 1st, age about 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair dark; wearing long fawn colour or grey overcoat, hard hat, brown lace boots. 2nd, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh; wearing black over- coat, hard hat, dark tie.) They solicited orders and 24 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 1904. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)- agencies for teas, obtained money by leaving a packet, and stating that customers would receive £ 1 if they allowed their names to be printed on their advertisement handbills, which they distribute, showing the free gifts offered and names of persons who are supposed to have received presents. The first described signed himself " J. W. Wilson," and the second, " F. Norris." Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. 46. — Stoke- on- Trent { County). — For obtaining a pair of trousers by talee pretences— J. H. HART, alias HERBERT PAGE, GEORGE GASCOIGNE, and JACK PARRAFIN, age 44, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache ( thin) brown ; dress, blue serge suit, grey soft felt hat, lace boots. A native of Wake- field. Stated he had purchased a horse dealer's business in the town. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gilbride, Stoke- on- Trent. 47 .— Wednesbury { County). — For em- bezzling 18s., 12th inst.— GEORGE JAMES BUTCHER, age 37, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark ( turning grey), heart encircled by wreath of flowers inside left forearm ; drt ss, grey tweed suit, pink tie, dark motor cap, light lace boots. Has served in the Army and in South Africa. A native of Wednesbury. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Salt, Wednesbury. SUFFOLK ( East). 48. — Lowestoft { County). — For assault, 28th ult.- GEOROE RUTHIN, alias ARTHUR WILSON, age 36, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light brown, eyes light blue, " T W G R " back right forearm, heart back left hand, large cut scar over left eye; dress, brown jacket, blue guernsey, lavender colour trousers, motor cap. A fisherman ; native of Lowestoft. Has been convicted at Norwich, Yarmouth, Ipswich Assizes, Rochester, Scar borough, King's Lynn, Shadwell, Horsham and Lowestoft. Was twice discharged from the Army with disgrace. May endeavour to re- enlist or go to sea. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Shipp, Lowestoft. 49 .— Ipswich { Borough). — WALTER HENRY DOBSON, Case No. 30, 25th July, 1902. Warrant withdrawn. Property recovered. SUFFOLK ( West). 50.- Bury St. Edmunds ( County).— For abandoning 15th inst., a male child, age 2Jmonths— GEORGE FIELD, age about 51, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache light, of delicate appearance, carries his left shoulder forward, suffeis with pleurisy; dress, brown check jacket, light cord trousers, brown cap, military boots. Stated he was a bricklayer and a native of Colchester. — ELIZABETH FIELD, alias ELIZA FOUNTAIN, age about 46, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair very dark; dress, black skirt and bodice, short brown jacket, black sailor hat. They tramp from town to town and stay at casual wards or low lodgings houses. Warrant issued. 51 .— Bury St. Edmunds ( County).— For stealing property described in Case No. t' 9, 17th inst. S( recovered)— A MAN, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, clean shaved ; dress, light grey jacket suit and cap, red mixture tie, lace boots. ( Is identical with MAN, Case No. 55,17th inst.). Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Bury St. Edmunds. SURREY. 52. - Chertsey ( County). — For deserting his two children, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Chertsey Union— GEORGE HENRY RUSSELL, age 31, height 5 ft. 10J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel. A labourer, may be found on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( East). 5;). — Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing £ 21 in gold and £ 4 or £ 5 in silver, including a George IV. crown piece, and a new crown piece— TWO MEN ( Is-, age about 21, height about 4 ft. 11 in, complexion fresh, hair light, clean shaved; dress, brown tweed suit, green tie with white spots, black bowler hat or cap, wearing gold chain with locket, red stone in centre, carried a small brown bag. 2nd, age about 23, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion tanned, hair ( short) black, clean shaved ; dress, navy blue or dark suit, dark bow tie with white spots, black bowler hat or cap, blue melton overcoat, velvet collar, brown boots, wearing gold chain, green pencil pendant). Appearance of racecourse thieves. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WA R WICKSHIRE. St.— Coventry ( City).— For obtaining 13s. by false pretences— FREDERICK EVANS, alias HENRY THOMAS SHEMINANT, and HENRY and HARRY GODFREY, Office No. 535- 99, age 28, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes brown, scar each eyebrow, two right cheek, crucifix, rose, thistle, and shamrock, and man with cap in hand left, star, flags, clasped hands, flowers, " MAUD," clasped hands and anchor right fore- arm, very plausible manner. A basket maker, but is now following the occupation of a gardener or painter; native of Chatham, where his parents are believed to be living. Has served in the Army. He is also suspected of stealing, since 21st ult., a safety bicycle, " Allday and Onions " make, 28 in. wheels, fixed wheel, straight handle bar, cork handles, 110 bell, brake or lamp, rat trap pedals, Brooks's saddle, black enamelled, very rusty in parts, back tyre punctured. Sentenced at West Sussex Sessions, 20th October, 1898, to 4 months hard labour for cycle stealing. Has also been con- victed at Rochester, Maidstone, and Coventry. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Charsley, Coven- try. WILTSHIRE. 55.— Salisbury ( City).— For embezzlement — JOSEPH PENGELLY, age about 40, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fair, hair brown, moustache light brown ( may now be clean shaved), appearance of a heavy drinker, turns his feet slightly outwards, rather rolling gait; dress, black morning coat, white ( low cut) vest, light trousers, silk hat, brown boots, gold watch chain, sometimes wears plaid breeches and Army gaiters. A commercial traveller, formerly an Inspector of the Royal Society for the Pre- vention of Cruelty to Animals, at Wimborne, Liver- pool, and Blackpool, where he is well- known; also served in the Metropolitan Police. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Salisbury. WORCESTERSHIRE. 56. — Redditch ( County).— For stealing an invalid's 3- wheel basket carriage— ALFRED BLUNDALL, age 48, height 5 ft. 2 in., complex- ion fresh, hair ( turning grey, bald on top) and moustache light brown, eyes blue, 2 cut scars left wrist, '• H D" left forearm ; dress, grey jacket, cord vest and trousers, dark cap or hard hat, heavy nailed boots. A general labourer or navvy ; native of Studley, near Redditch. Was accompanied by a Woman, a cripple. May seek employment at farm houses, or may be found begging. Warrant issued. bl.— Redditch ( County). — For embezzle- ment, between February and June, 1904— WILLIAM HENRY CANNING, age 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., stiff build, complexion fresh ( inclined to be dark), hair and moustache dark brown), eyes brown ; dress, black jacket, light vest and trousers, dark cap, light Doots. A journeyman baker; native of Alcester, Warwick. Has been engaged delivering bread. ( See Portrait, Case No. 39, 8th February, 1901). Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Hayes, Redditch. 58.— Dudley ( Borough).— For embezzling £ 19 16s., 8ih April last— hREDERICK JAMES HAY WARD, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light brown, one tooth stooped with gold, several artificial teeth, of smart appearance ; dress, blue serge suit, brown boots, carried a small hand- bag. A clerk or colliery manager. Was employed by the Baptist End Collieiy Company. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Speke, Dudley. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 59.— Norton ( County).— For stealing, 21st inst., a blue serge jacket and v< st; 1 pair blue cord trousers, 3 white buttons and a vent at bottom of each leg seam; 1 collar; 1 tie— A MAN, age 19, height f> ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes dark brown, " Charles Froggett " tattooed on one arm; wearing the stolen clothes. A farm servant; native of Hull. Is on licence from a Reformatory School. May endeavour to enlist. Information to Supt. Johnson, Court House, Norton. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 60.— Middlesbrough ( Borough). — For stealing the gold watch described in Case No. 74 — FRED BROWN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 in. to b ft., hair brown, supposed slight mous- tache ; wearing light fawn colour mackintosh, black hard felt hat. He pledged the watch, 18th inst., and gave address Lord Street, Newcastle upon- Tyne. Information to the Chief Constable, Middli s- brough. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. SUSSEX ( East). 61.— Hailsham ( County).— Committed for trial at Lewes Assizes, 28th inst., for housebreak- ing, 15th inst., at Willingdon, and stealing a coat and vest— BENJAMIN PHILIP BALMAN, age 13, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion fresh, hair ( b3ld on top) and moustache grey, eyes brown, bracelet right wrist, anchor and wreath with cross inside right forearm ; dress, old dark suit, black hard felt hat, white canvas shoes. A painter or decorator. Information to Supt. Willard, Hailsham. WA R WICKSHIRE. 62.— Stratford- on - A von ( County).— Remanded till 27th inst., charged with burglary, 18th inst.— WILLIAM JONES, alias GEORGE TIMS, age 44, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes brown. Supposed a native of Northampton. Information to Supt. Lambourne, Stratford. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 63.— F Division.— A very old miniature on ivory, representing an old gentleman, slightly florid complexion, thin face, slight reddish brown hair ( turning grey), slight whiskers, eyes blue ; dress, coat ( washed out), voluminous white muslin cravat; sitting in a dark bluish chair, heavy deep rose colour curtain behind, on large brass knob, table, inkstand and 2 pens at side, set in flat plaited pattern gold rim, convex backs, gold edge and oval band of dark blue imitation enamel, no ring, plain white glass ( cracked) in centre. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. £ 5 REWARD. 64. — 6th inst., a gold half- hunter watch, No. 25803, crest ( hand upright holding dagger), " Pro reg it lege " under, on back of outer case. The above reward will be paid by Sir Donald Stewart, 75 Harrington Gardens, South Kensing- ton, to any person given such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and the recovery of the watch. Information to Supt. Stark, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. CA M BRIDGES HIRE. t- 5.— Cambridge County).— 12th inst., at Cottenham, 2 new blue and white cotton shirts; 1 pair grey cycling hose, white wool in turnover; 1 bundle black sewing silk; 1 pair old grey Cash- mere trousers; several ties and caps, various colours ( new)— By A MAN. age 51, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., slight build, complexion sallow, Roman nose, hair and slight beard dark ( turning grey i dress, dark double- breasted jacket and vest, black and brown check trousers ( may be wearing the stolen trousers), black hard felt hat, lace boots, old grey overcoat, and the cycling hose. A tramping tailor. Absconded 12th inst. Information to Supt. Varney Webb, Cambridge. 66. — Cambridge { Borough). — Between 10th and 11th inst., from a school, a light drab rain- proof overcoat, J- length, side and ticket pockets, open at back and bottom, which fastens with two buttons, black spot in front left side; 1 light grey check cap, " The Great Scott" on lining inside; 1 cord tobacco pouch, " C " worked in red thereon; FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1 9 0 4. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued.)- and £ 1 16s. Od.— By A MAN, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, sharp nose, hair light brown, clean shaved; dress, light grey jacket suit and cap, red mixture tie, lace boots, and the stolen overcoat. Information to the Chief Constable, Cambridge. ESSEX. 67. — Chelmsford ( County). — 13th inst, a safety bicycle, 24 in. frame, plated rims, green centres, Eddie's combination hub, free wheel, Warwick tyres, upturned handle bars, green Dover grips, rat- trap pedals, roller chain, 81 gear, transfer on head, " The Briton/' Imperial saddle, small bell. A reward of £ 2 will be paid by Mr. Charles Lock, Secretary to the Young Men's Christian Association, Chelmsford, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and the recovery of the bicycle. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. HAMPSHIRE. 68.— Woolston ( County). — 7th inst., by burglary at Bassett, 12 silver table spoons; 12 large do. forks ; 12 small do. ; 6 do. tea spoons ; 6 do. apostle spoons; 8 do. dessert spoons; 1 do. butter knife; crest " Bloodhound" on handle of each; 1 plain silver card case, monogram " G. L. H."; 1 silver flask " February, 1* 98 " engraved thereon. Information to Supt. Jacobs, Woolston. HER TFORDSHIRE. 69.— Watford { County).— 13th inst., a gold ring, 6nake head pattern, set large diamonds; 1 lady's gold ring, set 4 pearls; 1 do. open face silver watch, " E N " scratched on back, blue numerals, gold hands; 1 lady's long gold neck chain; 1 lady's 9 ct. gold ring, set 4 rubies and 4 pearls; 1 9 ct. gold chain bracelet, initials " S. L. P." on padlock; 1 lady's open face silver watch, flowers on dial; 1 long gilt neck chain ; 1 9 ct. gold keeper ring, buckle pattern, shamrock leaves round; 1 do. long plaited brooch; 1 long gold brooch, shamrock leaves; 1 lady's open face silver watch, rather large, plain face and back; 1 short gold Albert, small links, gold ball at end; 1 long gold brooch, ivy leaf pattern; and £ 4 15s. 3£ d.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 33, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, full face, clean shaved; dress, grey jacket suit, light cap, brown boots. Information to Supt. Wood, Watford. KENT. 70.— Tunbridge Wells { Borough).- 8th inst., 1 lady's cloth bag, trimmed gold and white beads, containing a lady's gold watch, outer case slightly damaged, photograph inside back ; 1 lady's 15 ct. gold chain, long and short links alternately ; 1 heart shape pendant, diamonds and sapphires in centre, set in gold and platinum, short neck chain attached ; 1 9 ct. gold curb chain bangle with padlock and safety chain; 1 gold watch chain, converted into a bangle, swivel attached with spade half guinea, and small Turkish gold coin; 1 old gold ring, set diamonds and sapphires ; 1 small gold ring, 6et 2 diamonds and 1 sapphire in centre ; 1 cut glass scent bottle, silver mounted ; and a bunch of 3 keys. Information to Chief Constable Prior, Tun- bridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 71. — Bury ( County). — 11th inst., at the Agricultural Show at Ramsbottom, an 18 ct. gold keyless centre seconds hunter watch, No. 10254, fully jewelled, chronometer balance, 3 oz. cases, crystal glass, makers '' Thos. Russell and Son," on works, 9 ct. single gold Albert, dog link pattern, with pendant stone, green speckled one side, red the other, weight 2 ozs., attached; 1 Waltham lever, No. 9409123, " Presented to Mr. John Wilson, by the Superintendent's Staff, Bury, on his retirement from the service of the L. and Y. Ry. Company, Sept. 1900," inscribed on inside case, gold Albert with swivel and gold pendant, stone in centre, green speckled one sid^ red the other; 1 silver chrono- graph stop watch, centre seconds, plain cases, gold Albert curb pattern, yellow stone pendant, diamond shape, attached. Information to Supt. Noblett, Bury. SURREY- 72.— Chertsey ( County\ — Between 11th and 13th inst., at Lyne, a dark grey coal and • vest, with grey stripes ; 1 American alarm clock, nickel plated ; 1 tape measure, 66 ft., in brown leather case, maker " Chesterman " thereon; 1 2 ft. boxwood rule, bevel edge, brass joints, " A M." scratched on brass. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( East). 73.— Hastings ( Borough).— Between 18th ult. and 3rd inst., a pair of diamond earrings, very large stones, dropped hooks, gold setting. 17th inst., a pair folding field glasses, gilt mounts, in a green leather case. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 74. — Middlesbrough ( Borough).— 18th inst., a lady's 18 ct. gold keyless watch, " No. 284360" on case, " No. 254091" on movement ( recovered, see Case No. 60) ; a string of small pearl beads, threaded on catgut, brilliant clasp; 1 gold neck chain, small square links, gold locket, heart shape, ruby, pearl and sapphire, set one side, glass inside ( one broken) attached ; 1 narrow gold band bracelet, engraved at top ( slightly dented), white mark underneath; 1 lady's gold ring, old fashioned, 4 pearls and 1 ruby set in centre, pearl each side of band ; 1 lady's very small gold ring, ruby in centre, brilliant each side; 1 lady's gold ring, shield on top which divides the word " Miz- pah," set 3 stones ( supposed ruby and 2 brilliants, 1 missing) ; 1 gold wire brooch, consisting of 2 large oval links, fastened to a small round link in centre, steel pin. lb.— Middlesbrough ( Borough).-! 8th inst., a " Swift Hanelagh" road- racing bicycle, No. 188407, 1903 model, black enamelled, 26 in. frame, lined green and bronze, " Swift" transfers on head and top tube, plated rims, Dun- lop tyres, front and back rim brakes ( act with one lever only), free wheel, half- dropped handle bars, rat- trap pedals, parts of broken toe clips thereon, patent saddle, broken pump, tool bag • with small padlock attached, clock- work bell ( loose). Information to the Chief Constable, Middles- brough YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 76.— Pontefract ( County).— 16th inst., by burglary, at Knottingley, a lady's gold Geneva watch, No. 67658, blue enamel filigree work round edge of case, gold hands, maker supposed White, Leamington, lady's gold Albert, twisted pattern, with 2 tassels as pendants, attached, in a case with plush lining— By A MAN, age 40 to 50, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., stout build; dress, dark suit. Information to Supt. Hollis, Pontefract. 77.— York { City).— 14th inst., by sacrilege, 2 yards of old point Brussels lace, 2| in. wide ; and 2 yards, about 5 in. wide. 15th inst., by sacrilege, 4 yards of Honiton lace, 3 in. deep, hand made. Information to Chief Constable Burrow, York. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF A PRISONER. BUCKINGHA MS HI RE. 78.— Fenny Stratford ( County).- Mackintosh, Case No. 42, 17th inst., owned. PROPERTY RECOVERED. SUFFOLK ( East). 79. — Ipswich ( Borough). — Bicycle, Case No. 68, 17th inst. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE OISTRIC7 80.— Y Division.— 21st inst., a black Welsh mare, 15 hands 2 in., thick set, few white haiis on near side, medium mane and tail, in fair con- dition ; a set of brass mounted harness, E. R." on blinkers; 1 saddle, bridle and breeching, white dragon back of hip straps ; and a light spring cart, painted dark green, picked out light green, brass beading round centre of body, brass piate on centre board, " Blythe, Maker, Canterbury," thereon, large crack on near off hind shaft; 2 brass lamps ; 3 cushions ( 1 blue mixture, 2 green cloth) 1 driving box seat; 1 whip. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANIMALS, & c., RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 81.— P Division.— Pony, Case No. 80,17th inst. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 82.— V Division.— 17th inst., abandoned at St. John's Hill, Battersea, a FEMALE CHILD, about 4 months old, complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue; dress, white flannel frock, 2 petticoats ( 1 white flannelette, 1 white knitted woollen), white chemise and diaper, white bonnett ( trimmed white satin and lace), pink and white woollen shoes, wrapped in a white woollen shawl. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ESSEX. 83— Brentwood ( County).— 20th inst., unconscious by the roadside at Mountnessing, ( since dead)— A MAN, age about 35, length 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair, moustache ( clipped short) brown, eyes blue, good teeth, slight Roman nose, " E T" back left hand, rings on all left fingers, scar near right knee, mole near left armpit, of military appearance ; dress, old greenish colour plaid coat and vest, dark grey tweed trousers, two black patches in seat, blue check Oxford shirt, merino pants, white muffler, light grey socks, red and white handkerchief, grey motor cap, lace boots. Photograph can be Eeen on application. Information to Supt. Marden, Brentwood. KENT. 84.— Canterbury ( County).— 6th inst., on the shore at Heme Bay, the decomposed body of A MAN, length 6 ft.; dress, blue serge trousers, grey vest, blue striped Oxford ehirt, 2 white cotton vests ('• C. W." in red silk on one), black woollen socks, lace boots, plain gold ring, " Gold Chainilr" inside, mark on ring where repaired. Was probably a merchant seaman. Information to Supt. Jacobs, County Police Office, Canterbury. APPREHENSIONS. to.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office. — Licence- holder THOMAS JONES, Office No. 562- 01, Tabular Form, 3rd inst., and current List of Apprehensions. 86— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office. — Licence- holder FREDERICK HENRY CLARKE, Office No. 2743- 96, Tabular Form, tth November, 1903, and current List of Apprehensions. 87.— Metropolitan Police District, C Division.— W. S. SHEARER, Case No. 1, 27th ult. 88 - Metropolitan Police District, N Division. DUNBAR, Case No. 7, 20th March last. 89. ~ Metropolitan Police District, X Division.— Supervisee GEOKGE CHAP- MAN, Office No. 1265- 03, Case No. 40,10th inet. dJ.— Glamorganshire, Cardiff ( Borough). — WILLIAM THOMAS TAYLOR, Case No. 15, 4th March last. 91 . — Kent, Tonbridge ( County). — FRANK CRAWLEY, alias 0. J. SANDERS, Case No. 16, 17th inst. 92.— Lanarkshire, Glasgow ( City). — WILLIAM HEPBURN, Case No. 24, 25th March, 1904. 93— Sussex ( East), Hastings ( Borough).— WILLI A M FERGUSON, Case No. 58, 2/ th November, 1903 ; ANGUS WHITE, Case No. 48,13th ult.; and HENRY MORTON, Case No. 50, 20th ult. 94. — Yorkshire ( West Riding), Rot her ham ( County).— GEORGE VICTOR CKESWELL, Case No. 60, 12th February last, and sentenced to 6 weeks imprisonment. 24 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 1904 LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSION SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 25.— J Division.— For obtaining jewellery by false pretences— W. J. TYLER, age 30, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown ; dress, supposed blue serge suit, hard felt hat. He calls on jewellers, presents a billhead purporting to come from a neighbouring jeweller with a written request that bearer might be handed 2 or 3 gold Alberts on approval as a customer is waiting. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 96.— Bristol ( City).— For failing to report - Licence- holder WILLIAM JOHN WHIT- MAN, alias FREDERICK WILSON, FRED- ERICK WILLIAMS, and JOHN WILSON, Office No. 2904- 98, age 43, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion dark, hair ( turning grey, bald top) dark brown, eyes dark blue, scar back of neck, and left thumb. A joiner ; native of London. Sen- tenced at Northampton Quarter Sessions, 29th June, 1899 to 5 years penal servitude, and re- manet of former sentence for larceny. Liberated on licence, 17th October, 1903, which expires 23rd March, 1905. W Z 222. 97.— Bristol ( City).— For failing to report - Licence- holder THOMAS BOLT, alias JOHN JONES, Office No. 190- 04, age 42, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair ( thin in front) dark brown, eyes blue, scar back of 1st and 2nd left fingers. A painter; native of Lowestoft. Sentenced at Wolverhampton Quarter Sessions, 3rd October, 1901, to 3 years penal servitude for burglary Licenced 6th February, 1904. b 399. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. PROPERTY MISSING. 98.— Hired, 20th inst., at Chelmsford, and not returned, a " Lea Francis" cycle, fixed wheel, 26 in. frame, Brooks's Zapho saddle, Dunlop Multi- cycle tyre on back wheel, 1903 pattern, Dunlop roadster tyre on front wheel, 1904 pattern, square bent narrow handle bar with white celluloid handles, front tyre brake, enamelled black, picked out red, No. " 16007" stamped thereon, Hans Renold chain.— By A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6J in., medium build, carried an umbrella with caDe handle, steel stem. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Essex, Chelmsford. List of Lloonoo Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been ro- apprehondod, for the week ending June 18th, 1004, 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. 310— 00 560— 01 2743— 96 3078— 99 3646- 99 BURNS. DAVID Page 90- 04 j BUTLER, THOMAS Page 221- 03 CLARKE, FREDERICK HENRY DAVIES, HENRY DREW, FRANK 2646- 96 Page 285- 03 EDWARDS, ALFRED 417— 97 837— 02 - EDWARDS, ELIZABETH FOLEY, JOHANNA 3- 02 Page 130- 04 GEORGE, HENRY 1624— 00 Page 236- 03 GILL, WILLIAM 1811— 03 Page 303- 03 GROOM. ANNIE 2556— 02 Page 303- 03 HAYNES, ANNIE 2410— 97 Page 245- 03 HEALEY, JAMES 84- 02 1955— 01 Page 173- 03 HOOPER. FREDERICK JOHNSON, ALFRED 46749 JOHNSON, HENRY 1055— 98 Page 86- 04 JOHNSON, WILLIAM 562— 01 Page 75- 04 JONES. THOMAS 3407— 01 Page 78- 03 JONES, THOMAS 46167 — JONES, THOMAS 1310— 99 LYONS, JOHN 261— 04 3289— 02 Page Page 43- 04 287- 03 MAYO, THOMAS JAMES McGRATH, GEORGE 3031- 02 Page 88- 04 MILES, JAMES 314— 98 Page 245- 03 MORAN, ANDREW 2474— 99 Page 100- 04 O'DALE, PATRICK 3579— 99 PROCTOR. JOHN 3256- 00 — READ. HENRY 2523— 01 Page 279- 03 RILEY, JAMES 3084— 00 Page 247- 03 RCGERS. WILLIAM 2083— 02 — SEABROOK. ROBERT 2403— 99 — SINCLAIR, WILLIAM 2403— 02 — SMITH, FREDERICK 2361— 02 — SMITH, WILLIAM 2187— 02 2973— 97 Page 1O2- 04 SULLIVAN, CORNELIUS THOMPSETT, WM. 3234— 02 — THOMPSON, BARTON 1620— 00 — TURNER, JOSKI'H 1337— 01 Page 100- 04 WELCH, MARY 415— 03 Page 68- 03 WILLIAMS, JOHN 962— 02 — WIISON, JOHN § 79- 64 Page 60- 01 WILSON, JOHN Attd. larceny ( per) Larceny ( per.) GEORGE CARTER Same Name Forging & utter- GEORGE HENRY ing a cheque TOWNSHEND Keeping a brothel Same Name Falsely represent- Same Name ing himself to be a Police Officer Stealing flowers JOHN BARTON Drunk and dis. Same Name Same Name Attd. larceny ( shop) Burglary ( false HENRY JAMES key) Drunk Same Name Larceny ( ser.) Larceny ( shop door open) Larceny ( per.) Drunk, Sec. P. of C. Act. Assault Larceny ( till) Failing to report Same Name ANNIE JONES JAMES WILLIAMS Same Name GEORGE FOX EDWARD LYONS WALTER GRAHAM Same Name 3 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 6 veaTS p. s. 3 months h. l. Fined £ 20 or 4 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 14th June, Ascot P. Ct. lltli June, N. L. Sess. 17th June, Essex Assizes 14th June, Clerkenwell P. Ct. 11th June, Southwark P. Ct. 16th May. Brentford P. Sess. Larceny from un- THOMAS JAMES occupied yard HARDING Attd. fraud and h Same Name assault Larceny ( per.) Same Name Horsestealing Drunk, & c. ( Inebriates' Act) Burglary Larceny ( per.) Failing to report Same Name Same Name JAMES MILLS HENRY JONES Same Name ( 1) Using threats Same Name ( 2) Assault on police Burglary HARRY READ Bound over in 11th June, Clerkenwell P. Ct. £ 2 for 6 mths 3 months h. l. 15th June, Southwark P. Ct. 5 vrs. p. s. 13th June, N. L. Sess. 3s. or 3 days 18th June, Bow Street P. Ct. 12 months h. l. loth June, N. L. Sess. ( from 31 May ' 04) 3 months h. l. 16th June, Marylebone P. Ct. 12 months h. l. 13th June, N. L. Sess. 1 month h. l. 13th June, South Western P. Ct. 12 months h. l. 16th June. Clerkenwell P. Ct. 6 weeks h. l. 3rd June, Marylebone P. Ct. 3 months h. l. 2nd June, N. L. Sess. 2 months h. l. 13th June, Clerkenweil P. Ct. 1 month h. l. 16th June, N. L. P. Ct. 6 months h. l. 1 4th June, N. L. Sess. 9 months h. l. 1 ttb June, N. L. Sess. 3 J vrs. p. s. and 15th June, N. L. Sess. 2 yrs. supn. 3 yrs. at Inebri- 17tli June, West Ham P. Ct. ates' Reform- atory 12 months h. l. 14th June, N. L. Sess. 4 yrs p. s. and 2 14th June. St. Alban's Q. Sess. yrs supn. 12* months h. l. 13th June, Marlborough St. P. Ct. ( 1) Surety in £ 5, 15th June, Southwark P. Ct. or 1 month h. l. Larceny ( welshing) Larceny ( good exposed) Larceny ( van) Obstructing police ( person) P. of C. Act Drunk, & c. P. of C. Act THOMAS WALKER WILLIAM ROBERTS REUBEN BROOKS JAMES BENNETT WILLIAM JONES Same Name Same Name FRANK MASON P. S. Brown, C. I. D., K. P. C. Manning, 258S ; also P. S. Sey- mour, C. I. D., S. Inspr. Fuller, C. I. D., A ; also Insp. Martin, C. I. D., N. Sub.- Divl. Inspr. Briggs, G. P. S. Savage, and P. C. Knott, C. I. D., M. P. C. Stone, 689T. P. C. Harris, 214N ; also P. C. Robinson, C. I. D., G. P. C. Froman, 237M ; also P. S. I'usey, C I D M P. C. Woods, 156C ; also P. C. Farrant, C. I. D., D. P. C. Scott, 79 E : also P. S. Gallaghan, C. I. D.. E. P. C. Day, 447J ; also P. S. Ebbage, C. I. D., W. P. C. Cbaffcy. 542X; also P. S. Allen, C. I. D., T. P. C. Inkpin, 316E : also P. S. Richards, C'. I. D., G. P. C. Batchelder, 240V, and P. C. Yard- ley, 682V. P. C. Mould, 121G ; also P. C. Whittle, 91N. P. S. Gregory and P. S. Seymour, C. I. D., S. P. C. Braidlev, 2881' ; also P. S. Dunn, < » X. P. C. Leach, C. I. D., G ; also P. S. Ball. C. I. D., C. O. P. C. Cartwright, 584J, and P. C. VVick- ings, 286J. P. C. Beaver, 296 H. P. C. Clarke, 279H, and P. C. West, 381H. Inspr. Kyd and P. S. Selby, C. I. D., G. P. C. Essam, 735K ; also P. S. Bailey, 6K. ( 2) 6 weeks h. l. 21 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 4 months h. l. 7 days h. l. Fined £ 3 or 1 month h. l. 18 months h. l. 14th June, N. L. Sess. 24th May, Kingston County Bench 14th June, N. L,. Sess. 6th June, Mansion House P. Ct. 14th June, Clerkenwell P. Ct. P. C. Faux, C. I. D., J ; Groves, .1. P. S. Ball, C. I. D., C. O. also I nspr. from roof of cab Attempted larceny JOSEPH VINCENT SARAH HOPKINS GEORGE THOMPSON ( person) Shoplifting Larceny ( p « r.) Attempted larceny Same Name ( person) P. of C. Act A LF I! E D W HITE 15th June, N. L. Sess. 12 months h. l. 16th June, Clerkenwell P. Ct. Fined 5s. 11th June, Westminster P. Ct. 12 months h. l. 14th June, Westminster P. Ct. 18 months h. l. 14th June, N. L. Sess. j 17th June, Ascot P. Ct. l."> th June, N. L. Sess. 1st June, Thames P. Ct. 16th June, Cleikenwell P. Ct. 3 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 3 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 13th Ji. ne, Mailborc ugh St. P. Ct. P. C. Tyler, 570A ; also P. C. Sims, 415R. P. C. Leary, 298L ; also P. S. Long, C. I. D., L. P. C. Faux, C. I. D., J : also Inspr. Groves, J. P. C. Short, 31VR. P. C. Harvey, 353X ; also P. C. Ayres. C. I. D., X" P. C. Alcorn, 623 City. Sub.- Divl. Inspr. Briggs, G. P. S. Turner, 21G ; also P. S. Pulle. C. I. D., G. P. C. Mould, 121G : also P. C. Carmody, 158C. P. C. Cripps, 282A : also P. S. Watts, C. I. D., A. P. C. Barnett, 58B : also P. C. Chamber- lain, 686T. P. O. Stephens, 457E ; also P. S. Rich- aids, C. I. D., G. P. S. Smith, C. I. D., M. P. C. Leask, 442A ; also P. S. Tappen- den, C. I. D., A. P. C. Greenaway, 720K. P. C. Mould, 121G ; also P. S. Cunning- ham, C. I. D., G. " Si. W. S. liicketts. 28C : also P. C. 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