PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1904. VOL. XXI., No. 2174 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 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. 3. 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. A. TIOWS. 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 announce- ment 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 / orm, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted on payment; and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London. S. W. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette " will be found arranged for easy reference as fol- lows s— ( a) Regulations at top of first page, ( h) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged, as far as practicable, in alphabetical order. ( o) Persons In Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. id J Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2.) Counties. ( 3.) Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. 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. SPECIAL MEMORANDUM. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— Criminal Investigation fle- partment. — Description of H. C. SCOTT, alias McGEE, JULES HAMEL and GEORGE STEVENSON, age 30 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., moustache and eyes ( full) brown; dress, generally jacket suit and cap, who is wanted for obtaining money by false pretences. He calls on Canadians, Australasians, Anglo- Indians, and others, repre- sents that he is either the steward or engineer of a steamship lying at the Docks, that he has a case, which he will forward, and if possible, obtains money for carriage of same. This man re- cently called on Timber Merchants at Hull with a letter, in which he stated that he has been employed by the firm of Morgan, Gellibrand & Co., Newfoundland, and asked if the persons called upon were their agents, also if there are any Quebec firms, such as R. R. Dobell & Co., J. Burstall & Co., known to them. It is anticipated that he may call on Canadian Merchants and other persons connected with the Timber Trade at other Ports in the United King- dom, and it is requested that they should be warned against this man, and asked to acquaint Police, should he call. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DIS TRIG T 2.— Convict Supervision Office.— Expiree JOHN SMITH, Office No. 806- 96, Case No. 1, 14th August, 1903, not now wanted. 3.— Convict Supervision Office. — For failing to report — Supervisee JAMES MOORE, alias THOMAS WHITEHOUSE and JAMES MOORES, Office No. 1748- 01, age 63, height 5 ft. 2f in., complexion dark, hair ( thin in front) and eyes brown, scar across nose, under left eye, and on forehead, 4 dots back left, 5 back right thumb. A moulder; native of Northampton. Sentenced at Nottingham City Sessions, 4th July, 1902, to 12 months hard labour and 2 years super- vision for housebreaking. Released on a subse- quent sentence of 1 month from H. M. Prison Wakefield, about' 27th September last. 981. To be dealt with where found. 4.— E Division.— For embezzlement, 3rd inst.— WILLIAM CLARIDGE, age 24, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes hazel, walks erect; dress, dark jacket and vest, grey check trousers, dark cap. A milkman; native of Newington, London. Warrant issued. 5.— E Division.— For stealing ( servant) £ 4, 14th inst. — WILLIAM McKAY, age 25, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion ruddy, hair black, moustache sandy, eyes grey, bad teeth; dress, black jacket and vest, black and grey striped trousers, light check cap, red muffler, lace boots. A native of Newcastle- on- Tyne. Warrant issued. MURDER. 6.— J Division.— For murder— WILLIAM HOFFMAN, age 38, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion sallow, oval face, rather pointed nose, hair, beard, whiskers and moustache very dark, eyes brown, deaf, apparently depressed; dress, serge jacket, double- breasted vest, and trousers, old blue serge cap. A coal dealer; may visit a relative at Little Kineton, Warwick- shire. l.— K Division.— ISAAC BENJAMIN, Case No. 1, 23rd ult., not to be arrested. 8.-/ 7 Division.— For stealing a camera, tripod and 3 lenses— WILLIAM HOUSMAN, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion pale, round face, hair brown, scar above left eyebrow, small straight nose, high forehead, pointed chin, front teeth decayed, swinging gait; dress, light grey suit, black bowler hat. A photographer; native of Blackpool. 9 — W Division.— For embezzling, £ 2 13s. 6d.— FRED ARNOLD, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair dark, moustache ( waxed at ends) dark brown, eyes ( sunken) brown, front teeth broken, blinks when speaking; dress, dark jacket suit, hard felt hat. A native of Derbyshire. Has been em- ployed as manager to a furniture dealer. May seek employment as a canvasser. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON, 10.— For obtaining £ 267 10s. by false pretences — ALFRED BALDERSON, age 45, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion sallow, thin face, hair ( bald on top) and moustache light, wears gold rimmed glasses; usually wears frock coat, silk hat. An accountant. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Stark, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 11.— Maidenhead ( County).— For steal- ing, 21st inst., a " Rudge Whitworth" bicycle, transfer on head and back guard, " G. W. Keyte, Station Cycle Works, Maidenhead," free wheel, rat trap pedals, brake front wheel, reflex clipper tyre back wheel, ram's horn pattern handle bars — A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion fresh, full face; wearing old grey over- coat, black hard felt hat. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Dorrell, Maidenhead. 446 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1904. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)- BREGONSHIRE. 12.— Brecon ( County).— For stealing £ 5— JOHN WILLIAMS, alias JOHN HOSIER and BECK, age 24J, height 5 ft. 1| in., com- plexion fair, hair light, eyes blue, " Love H." and anchor left forearm, scar on neck; dress, dark jacket and vest, light ribbed trousers, strong boots. He deserted from the Royal Artillery on 5th February, 1903. Usually employed on farms. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Joseph, Brecon. CHESHIRE. 13— Broxton ( County).— For obtaining 5s by false pretences at Malpas, 30th ult.— HENRY McKENZIE, aluis GEORGE CLIFFE, GEORGE EMERY, CHARLES HUMPHREY, GEORGE HAMMERS, GEORGE CADDIE, GEORGE BROWN, WILFRED FRED ASHTON, and S. S. LEVY, Office No. 347- 03, age 41, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) brown, eyes grey, 2 scars right of forehead and back of each hand, mole left of neck, irregular teeth ( 2 in upper jaw broken); dress, dark jacket suit and hard felt hat. A stoker; native of Stone, Staffs. Calls on corn dealers, & c., to whom he falsely represents himself as the advance agent of " Lord John Sanger," whose circus is about to visit the town, orders forage, on which he draws a commission. Has been convicted of similar offences at Knutsford Sessions, Chester Assizes, Linlithgow, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Swansea, Stafford, Llandysils, and Hunts Quarter Sessions. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hicks, Broxton. 14.— Crewe (('• ou. nty).— For stealing from his lodgings, 19th inst., a silver English lever watch, No. 58112, and £ 1— ALEX. WESTWOOD ( supposed false), age about 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes dark blue, good teeth, of smart appearance; dress, mixture Scotch tweed cycling suit, broad seam down back of coat, cap of similar material, dark tie, cycling stockings with red stars at top, brown button boots. A good pianist and organist. He entered a chapel and pretended to faint, afterwards ob- tained lodgings for one night by representing to one of the congregation that the minister had sent him. Warrant issued. 15. — Crewe ( County). — For attempted housebreaking at Weston, 21st inst. — A MAN, age 20 to 22, height about 5 ft. 2 in., complexion rather dark, hair dark brown; dress, dark suit, tight fitting trousers, necktrchief with red and white spots, cap. A native of Liverpool. Stated he belonged to the Liverpool Militia. Warrant issued Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. 1 — Macclesfield ( County). — For stealing 7 bushels of oats, 20th ult.— WILLIAM HENRY EARLS, age 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, dark mixture coat with raised seams, flaps to pockets, brown cord trousers, cap, lace boots. A rag gatherer or shoemaker; native of Macclesfield. Warrant issued. 17.— Macclesfield ' mty).— For stealing £ 1 5s., 23rd ult. — FRED HOULDS- WORTH, age 14, height 5 ft., complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes brown; dress, dark jacket and cap, blue vest and trousers, lace boots ( piece cut out of inside of each). A native of Hudders- field. He absconded from the Manchester and Salford Reformatory, obtained employment 19th ult., and on 23rd ult., during the temporary absence of his employer, committed larceny and decamped. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Downes, County Police Office, Macclesfield. DERBYSHIRE. 18.— Eckington ( County).— For stealing at Creswell, between 26th July and 28th ult., a horse, cart and harness ( recovered)— WILLIAM TATHAM, age 22, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair ( bushy) brown, slight moustache ginger, eyes grey; dress, navy blue jacket suit, single breasted vest, light check cap, light lace or button hoots, or brown jacket suit, double- breasted vest. ^ butcher; native of Mansfield, Notts. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Andrew, Eckington, near Sheffield. DURHAM. 19. — Sunderland ( Borough). — Licence- holder JOSEPH DOBINSON, Office No. 2750- 97, Case No. 16, 14th inst., not now wanted for the larceny referred to in above case, but appre- hension is now sought on a warrant for failing to report. May be found at common lodging houses. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Sunder- land. ESSEX. 20.— Saffron Walden ( County) — On commitment warrant for non- payment of £ 1 5s., or 14 days imprisonment for taking partridge eggs— AMOS LOVERIDGE, age 38, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion ruddy, side whiskers and moustache; wearing a long brown overcoat, soft felt hat. He travels the country with a bundle of umbrellas, and sometimes a tinker's barrow on tricycle wheels. Is accompanied by A WOMAN and FOUR CHILDREN. Information to Supt. Harrington, Saffron Walden. 21. — Soulhend- on- Sea ( County).— For obtaining £ 2 7s. 6d. by a worthless cheque— A. MILLER, alias ALEXANDER ELDER, age 39, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) and moustache brown, eyes blue, hairy mole right cheek and bend of right arm, brown mole right side of chest, suffering from eczema; wearing dark frock coat, high silk hat, gloves. A German, speaks broken English. Sentenced at the Central Criminal Court, 21st October, 1895, to 15 months imprisonment for stealing a piano, etc., in name of Alphonse Armour, and at the same Court on 7th April, 1902, to 18 months imprison- ment for obtaining goods by false pretences. He had an office at Fenchurch Street, E. C., and traded as Waters, Son & Co., shipping agents. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Brown, Southend- on- Sea. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 22.— Cardiff ( Borouqh).— For stealing £ 5 from his lodgings — FRED SHORT, alias GEORGE EVANS, ROBERT SHARPE, and FREDERICK POVEY, an Irishman, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7i in., complexion fair, long face, hair light brown, eyes grey, small brown mole right side of nose, tombstone, " G. R. E. F. C. V. E," and heart inside left forearm, hands and heart and heart pierced with dagger back of left hand, cut scar upper lip, two wounds on shoulder; wearing bandsman's uniform of the Worcestershire Regi- ment, stated he was a clarionet player, and was on sick leave, had in his possession Army papers bear- ing the name of Short. A labourer. Has been convicted at Bristol and Warwick of fraud and forgery respectively. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. 23.— Cardiff ( Borough).— GEORGF, BAY- LYN, Cas « No. 20, 14th inst.. is identical with Expiree GEORGE VAUGHAN, Office No. 1997- 01. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 24.— Stroud ( County)— CORNELIUS MAYO Case No. 25, 2l* t inst. Information cancelled. HAMPSHIRE. 25.— Basingstoke ( County).— For steal- ing, between lst and 10th ult., 2 cart wheels ( re- covered)— A MAN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion, hair, and moustache dark, full face; wearing dark clothes and cap. Had with him a large box on two old fashioned perambulator wheels. Travels the country and gathers rags, bones, etc. Is accompanied by his wife and two children. They stay at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hale, Basingstoke. 2o.— Bournemouth ( County) — For ob- taining goods by false pretences, 18th inst.— A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., square build, red face, hair and moustache brown; dress, blue reefer jacket, dark trousers, blue cap with peak. He called on a tradesman, represented that he was a traveller for a firm of confectioners, and solicited orders, then obtained a box of chocolate and a tin of bovril, bv stating that he required the articles for another tradesman, whose printed bill- head he uttered. Warrant issued. 27.— Bournemouth { County)— For non- payment of a maintenance order made under Sumniarv Jurisdiction ( Married Women) Act 1895 — FREDERICK WILHELM JOHANN GEORGE EDEN, alias COUNT VON DER GROEBEN, a German, age 36, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue. Warrant issued. 28.— Bournemouth ( County)— For desert- ing his 2 children, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Christchurcli Union — ALFRED JOHN HURLEY, age 29, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair brown, slight mous- tache light, eyes hazel, shot, cross flags, anchors, 2 crosses left forearm, 5 crosses and star in centre back left hand, star, wheel and anchor right fore- arm, bracelet right wrist, cross back right hand, scar right side of head. A native of Brighton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hack, Bournemouth. 29.— Winchester ( City). — For stoaling, 15th inst., a " Royal Onslow " safety bicycle, free wheel, enamelled black, plated rims, dropped handle bars, rim brakes, rat trap pedals, mud- guards, dent on down tubes and under saddle, celluloid grips, plated tips,, Brampton saddle, nearly new— FREDERICK CHARLES MADGE, alias ALFRED SMITH, age 24, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, 3rd right finger injured, flower and star outside left forearm, flower, vase and lily in- side right forearm, several dots, " L. M. R. I. " or " R. N. S. P." inside left forearm; dress, brown jacket suit, cap, lace boots. May seek employ- ment as barman or groom. Served in the Royal Horse Artillery; has in his possession a South African war medal, Gunner A. Smith, 12247 " around edge. Convicted of stealing a bicycle at Winchester in 1899. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Felton, Win- chester. KENT. .0.— Deal ( County).— For stealing £ 174— FREDERICK W. TENNEY, age about 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light, moustache light brown; usually wears black square cut jacket and vest, dark grey trousers, black bow tie, black soft felt hat. Was employed as manager of a boot shop, has also been employed by boot manu- facturers at Paddington and Holloway, London. Absconded 2nd inst. Stated his intention of pro- ceeding to America. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Heard, Deal. 31.— Maidstone ( County\— For stealing about 4 cwt. 52 lbs. of brass fittings— GEORGE THOMAS MORRIS, age about 55, height 5 ft. 7 in., rather stout build, complexion, hair, beard, rather long moustache, and eyes ( cast in one) dark, erect bearing, gruff voice; dress, blue suit, brownish overcoat, bowler hat with broad brim, American pattern. A metal dealer; native of Lon- don. Was charged at Clapliam about 12 months ago with inciting an employe to steal. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ford, County Police Office, Maidstone. 32. — Rochester ( City). — For embezzle- ment— HARRY R. COURT,' age 24, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, thin face, hair and slight moustache light brown, eyes brown; dress, dark grey suit. A commercial traveller. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Guildhall, Rochester. 33.— Maidstone ( Borough).— For desert- ing his wife and 2 children, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Maidstone Union— HENRY HARRISON, age 42, height about 5 ft.; dress, dark jacket suit, long black overcoat, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A shoemaker; native of Regent's Park, London. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 34.- Bury ( County .— For btehling from his lodgings, 14th inst., a Prudential Assurance Ordinary Branch 15 years' policy for £ 50 and profits, expires in 1907, No. 416453, in name of Eliza Blakemore; 1 do., one penny per week policy, No. 48455248, in name of Herbert Blakemore; 2 do., Nos. 39219595, 62126205, in name of Ernest A. Blakemore; and £ 4— A MAN, who gave the name of HARRY WILLIAMS, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair, thick moustache, and side whiskers brown; dress, dark suit, black twill overcoat. For the past 5 weeks he was employed as a tin and sheet metal worker; stated he was a native of Bolton. Is supposed to have been employed at Warrington and Blackburn. 35.— Bury { County).— F'> r stealing £ 13 at Heywood, 20th inst.— A YOUTH, age 15 ( looks older), height 5 ft., complexion sallow, hair black, eyes brown, of smart appearance; dress, dark suit with faint grey stripes, black cap. A grocer's assistant; native of Heywood. May endeavour to enlist. Absconded 20th inst. Information to Supt. Noblett, Bury. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1904. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. DEVONSHIRE. 3&.— Exeter ( City). - For stealing from the Western Hotel, Axminster, 19th inst., a lady's gold watch and chain, chased back, white dial, Prince of Wales pattern chain, rather large plain gold compass attached ( chain recovered at Frome, where it was sold by the thief) ; 1 lady's plain gold turquoise ring; 1 heavy gold mourning ring, " I M C " encircled with small pearls, small glass missing from inside, which is used to contain hair; 1 large gold brooch, pistol shape, set with large red stone at end; 1 gold bar brooch, set with heart shape amethyst; 1 gold crescent brooch, set brilliants; 1 small round gold brooch, with pearl; 1 pocket companion, containing knife, pencil, and button hook — ARTHUR JONES, alius JAMES BRADSHAW, WILLIAM FISHER, ALBERT WARDER, HENRY BURTON, HARRY FISHER, CLARKE, ASHBURTON, and HARRY FRANKFORD, Office No. 3222- 01, age 42 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 9^ in., complexion florid, hair dark brown, clean shaved, may be wearing dark brown false moustache, eyes blue, high cheek bones, deep furrows in face, scar over left eye, " E. D. J. A." [ cross and heart, " H. F.," ship, " C. F.," girl, snake, sailor on barrel, pierced heart and bracelet left, ship right arm, of smart appearance; dress, Nor- folk coat ( supposed plaid), brown knickers and stockings, grey soft felt hat, or may be wearing dark grey Scotch wool, square cut coat and trousers, dark grey vest, with yellow stitching in diamonds across back and quilted, also black cloth clerical cut vest, turned down collar, and blue shot tie. A tailor; native of London. Usually obtains lodgings by false pretences, stealing anything he can lay hands on, and decamps, or hires a horse and trap which he afterwards sells or abandons. Frequents good class hotels to small inns. Will no doubt commit offences daily; usually disposes of the property at jewellers. Sentenced at Devon Sessions, 20th October, 1903, to 12 months hard labour for larceny ( lodger). Liberated on re- misssion 5th September last. 1133. ( See Case No. 107.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. de Schmidt, Honiton, or to the Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 37. — N Division. — For burglary — — WILLIAM HUMPHRIES, alias WALTER HUMPHRIES, age 28, height 5 ft. 4 in., com plexion sallow, hair black, clean shaved, eyes LANARKSHIRE. / 38.— Glasgow ( City).— For embezzling £ 12 0s. Id., between 1st July last and 4th inst., the monies of the United Society of Boiler Makers and Iron and Steam Ship Builders — PATRICK MURRAY, age 34, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, ( sunken) dark; dress, blue serge suit, gold colour bow tie, grey soft felt hat, lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. full round face, hair dark brown, moustache light, left shoulder a little higher than right; dress, rough dark grey tweed jacket suit, red spotted tie, dark tweed cap, lace boots. A boiler maker. During the past two years has been em ployed at Clydebank. Absconded 3rd inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Stevenson, J Glasgow. APPREHENSIONS 80UGHT ( continued LANCASHIRE. 39 — Manchester ( City).— For failing to report— Supervisee ERNEST SPENCER, altat ERNEST NEWBY, ERNEST EDGAR VAR- LEY, SAMUEL SMITH, and ALFRED BIRCH, Office No. 976- 04, age 25, height 5 ft. 1 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar on fore- head, lumps back each ear. A piano tuner; native of Huddersfield. Sentenced at Gloucester County Quarter Sessions, 21st October, 1903, to 6 months hard labour and 2 years supervision for cycle stealing. Released from Stafford Prison, 15th inst., on a subsequent conviction at Hanley. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. 4"— Rochdale [ Borough).— For stealing, 13th inst., from a building in course of erection, a putty knife, brass ring on handle about 1 in. from blade; 1 pointing trowel, 6 in. long, stamped " F. O."; 1 pair steel compasses; and a pair of pincers— THOMAS JONES, age 50 to 55, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, clean shaved; dress, dark jacket, cord vest and trousers, coloured silk neckerchief, cap. Appearance of a brick- layer. Information to Chief Constable Barry, Roch- dale. LINCOLNSHIRE. 41.— Sleaford ( C'unty).— For failing to appear to a summons for obstructing highway, & c. — BENJAMIN DRAPER, age about 45, height about 5 ft. 7 in., weight 16 stones, complexion florid, hair and moustache brown. A travelling horse dealer; native of London. Had three vans, a spring cart, and a gig. Is accompanied by a man, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark; a man, age about 20; 2 women; and a lad, age about 14. Frequents fairs and markets. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Taylor, Sleaford. LINLITHGO WSHIRE. ± 1— Linlithgow ( County).— For failing to report — CHARLES FRASER, alias LIVING- STONE, WILLIAM EVANS, KENT, HENRY HUDSON, and JOHN STEWART, age 36, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion ruddy, hair dark brown, eyes blue and hazel. A labourer; native of Chester. Convicted at the High Court, Edin- burgh, 11th December, 1900, liberated from Peter- head, 14th September, 1904, and reported at Queensferry, 17th September, 1904. Stated he was going to Ayr. Has also been convicted at Banff, Aberdeen, Inverness, Stonehaven, and Elgin. To be dealt with where found. Information to Col. Borthwick, Chief Constable, Linlithgow. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 43.— Kettering ( County).— For stealing 7 fowls, at Gretton, 13th inst.— Expiree THOMAS LENTON, Office No. 1- 01, age 34, height 5 ft. 9j in., complexion fresh, wide forehead, hair, slight moustache, and eyes brown, pock marks on face, chest and back, scar back of both forefingers, back and front of left thumb; dress, blue serge jacket, moleskin or light cord trousers, dark cap, heavy nailed boots. A labourer; may seek em- ployment on public works; native of Gretton. X 123. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Andrews, Kettering. OXFORDSHIRE. 44. — Oxford ( Lovnty).— For stealing. 23rd inst., a 26 No. 2 " Coventry Challenge Roadster" bicycle, gold lined, Dunlop tyres, Brooks's B 302 saddle, free wheel, rim brakes, No. 29665 — ARTHUR FRANCIS NASH, age 19, height 3 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion pale, hair dark, clean shaved, eyes blue; dress, blue striped tweed suit, bowler hat, dark brown breeches, cap with peak, brown boots and leggings. Is a private, No. 7461, of the Oxfordshire Light Infantry. He left behind ( supposed stolen) a " Pilot" bicycle, " Maidenhead Manufacturers " on transfer, 24 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, plated rims, Cambridge tyres, Crescent handle bars, rim brakes ( back brake broken), Empire saddle, i in. pitch chain, rat Trap pedals, free wheel. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Oxford- shire, Oxford. 45 — Witney ( Count » /).— 1For failing to report — Licence- holder JOHN NICHOLLS, alias THOMAS JONES, Office No. 3519- 99, age 47. height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair light brown ( bald on top), eyes blue, scar centre of forehead, mole back of neck. A labourer; native 448 T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1904. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)- of Farringdon, Berks. Sentenced at Oxford Assizes, lath June, 1900, to 5 years penal servi- tude for larceny. Licenced 30th March, 1904, W A 365. To be dealt with where found. Information to Supt. Hawtin, Witney. SUSSEX ( East). 46. — Hastings < Borouyh).— For stealing from their lodgings a muff ( recovered) and a fold- ing cycle mirror, hand painted figure thereon— — O'BLAIR, age about 20, height about 5 ft. 7 in., hair black, curl on forehead, worn down back; dress, dark blue short jacket and skirt, hat with 2 black feathers and chiffon strings.— A WOMAN, age about 45, height about 5 ft. 3 in., stout build, complexion ruddy, hair dark; dress, grey three- quarter length jacket, dark skirt, black hat, trimmed autumn foliage, carried a small handbag. May be accompanied by A MAN, of middle age, tall, complexion fair; dress, light shooting suit and cap. 47 — Hastings ( Borough).— For emb. zzle- ment, 17th inst.— DANIEL MALLYON, age 22, height about 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair and slight moustache dark, eyes very dark, slight birthmark under one eye; dress, grey suit, cap. A native of Hastings. Has been an omnibus conductor. May be found at motor- car or cycle works, or endeavour to enlist. Absconded 18th inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WARWICKSHIRE. 48. — Nuneaton ( County^.— For stealing from his lodgings at Stockingford, 19th inst., a silver lever hunter watch, No. 84419; a Swiss watch and silver chain, curb pattern—- WILLIAM DYER, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair, moustache and eyes dark brown, one tooth missing each side of upper jaw, long nose, small head, near sighted, sometimes wears glasses. A native of Pleck, Walsall Wood, near Birming- ham. Stated he was a canvasser. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Evans, Nuneaton. WILTSHIRE. 49 — De izes ( County). — For failing to report — Licence- holder WILLIAM ARTHUR STONE, Office No. 483- 04, age 31, height 5 ft. 5i in., complexion dark, hair ( thin on top) dark brown, eyes grey. A bricklayer; native of Dur- ham. Sentenced at Lewes Assizes, 20th Novem- ber, 1901, to 3 years penal servitude for stack firing. Licenced 26th March, 1904. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Stephens, Devizes. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE OISTRIC1 50.- B Division. — remanded till 2nd prox., charged with attempting to obtain a situation by a false character— JOHN JEFFREY, age 35, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair ( streaked with grey) black, eyes hazel; dress, black morning coat and vest, grey striped trousers, black tie, and hard felt hat. He has been residing in various parts of the country, and is known to have forged characters for some time past, and obtained situa- tions as a butler. Supposed previously convicted. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CHESHIRE. 51.— Hazel Grove ( Cmnty).— Committed for trial at Assizes for stealing motor spirit tins— ROBERT EDWIN STEWART, olio* ROBERT WILSON STEVENS, age 19, height 5 ft. 8* in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue; dress, grey overcoat, dark blue serge jacket and vest, grey check trousers, blue overalls, blue and white tie, motor cap, lace boots. States he is a native of Beaumont. Was released from prison 7th ult., after serving 12 months for stealing a motor car at Northampton. Found in his posses- sion, a " Swift " bicycle, black enamelled, 28 in. wheels, flat handle bar, Dunlop tyres, Bowden back brake, Crabbe front brake, " No. 162883 " under saddle, Bluemell no- weight mud guards, rubber pedals, old lamp and bell. Information to Supt. McHale, Hazel Grove, Stockport. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 5-'. — Chipping Sodbury ( County).— Remanded till 1st prox., charged with obtaining money by false pretences— CHARLES HEATH- COTE, alius VERNON HEATHCOTE, and LIEUTENANT BARKER, age 29, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, long thin face, heavy jaw, hair brown, eyes blue, plume, eagle, and bird sur- rounded with wreath tattooed right forearm, Spanish girl and a girl in tights left forearm, bullet wound left groin, of good address; dress, dark Norfolk jacket, striped trousers, light cap. A native of Hampshire. He represented himself as a naval lieutenant. Information to Supt. Phelps, Chipping Sodbury. 53.- Staple Hill ( County). — Committed for trial at Gloucester Assizes on two charges of arson— ALEXANDER MASON, age 46, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, 4 flags on chest, snake right forearm, " A M " left forearm ; dress dark suit, bowler hat. A seaman; native of South Shields. Was dis- charged, 8th inst., from the s. s. Seemt/ ale at Cardiff. Information to Supt. Cooke, Staple Hill. tyres, Gerrard free wheel, Clement- Gerrard 2 horse power engine, nickel plated fly wheel, round nickel plated tank behind saddle, Licence No. B. J. 136, ' 1309 " stamped left side of top head lug. 60.— p Division.— 20th inst., 20 gold pins, stamped 9 and 15 ct. ( 1, model of motor car; others, horses, birds, and dogs, set diamonds); 27 do. brooches; 9 do. charms; 9 do. pins, models of dogs; 1 silver keyless watch, thin cases, steel hands; 2 gun metal do. 13th inst., 5 gold brooches, set pearls; 60 gold pins, 9 and 15 ct.; all with 2 of the following letters: GVTSKENAHI; 1 gold pin, set diamonds; 6 silver Waltham watches; 19 English levers; 15 Genevas; 24 ladies' Genevas, " W. R. Gunton, Bromley and Beckenliam," on some, all with 2 of the following letters: G V T S K E N A H I. 61.— w Division. — 16th inst, at Tooting. a costermonger's pony barrow, nearly new, body painted dark green, wheels red, lined black and white, " W. Bass, Tooting Grove, Tooting, on hire," cut on sides and felloes of wheels. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. HEREFORDSHIRE. • 4.— Bromyard ( o nty .— Rema. d J till 31st inst., charged with larceny ( shop door) — GEORGE SMITH, age 32, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- pletion sallow, hair and small moustache dark; dress, old black suit and cap. States lie is a native of Walsall, and has been tramping the country for several years. Information to Supt. Lewis, Bromyard. STAFFORDSHIRE. — Longtcn ( County). — Remanded liil 1st prox., charged with obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences — JAMES ARTHUR JONES, age 21, height 5 ft. 11 in., com- plexion pale, hair and moustache light, eyes dark, scar uear right eye; dress, dark striped suit, white silk neckerchief, white straw hat, brown lace boots. A native of Old- ham. He stated he was engaged to relay a cricket g. ound and organise a team for next season. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. SUSSEX ( East). 56— Eastbourne ( Borough).— Sentenced, 24th inst., to 1 month imprisonment for obtaining monev by false pretences — WILLIAM STAF- FORD, alio* C. HURST, age 38, height 5 ft. 6A in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes blue, ring tattooed 2nd right finger. A canvasser; native of London. He represented that he was obtaining advertisements for insertion in a book of views of Eastbourne, also in Church Parish Magazines. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. PROPERTY STOLEN. BERKSHIRE. 62 - Maidenhead ( County).— 16th inst., by burglary at Cookham, a cash box, 11 in. by 6 in., containing a cheque for £ 2 10s., " Barge Cook " thereon; 1 do. for £ 50/" S. Miller, London" thereon; 1 do. for £ 6 8s., " Mrs. Muller, Cook- ham," thereon; 1 do. for £ 3 10s., " Mr. East, Mar- low," thereon; 1 do. for £ 3 12s., " Capt. H. Law " thereon ; 1 black overcoat with velvet collar, usual pockets, large pocket in lining left side, 11 in. square; 1 black hard felt hat, size 6|, maker Heath, Oxford Street. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Dorrell, Maidenhead. tf!£ TROPOLITAN POLICE DIS1RIC1 bl.— D Division.— 2wl muffler*. ( 21 clu! stripes, 150 coloured fancy, 30 white, plain, and fancy); 70 silk hanakcrchiefs ( 60 white Japanese 10 do. with blue spot border); 36 Foulard silk ties, " May Bros." on tabs thereon, also metal clips with" " H. T. G." thereon; 308 pairs kid dress goves ( 260 white, 48 lavender, some stamped " Fownes Draco," others " Lubin and Boisot ") 78 pairs suede gloves ( 42 grey, 36 black, all stampel " Bonnefoi"); 2 brown leather kit bags lined drab colour twill ( 1 with 2 handles, 22 in., 1 with 1 handle, 20 in.). .'• 8.— E Division. — H> th or i'Otli inst, a small green Morocco leather box, containing a long French gold muff chain with black, white and pink pearls, uncut emeralds ( scratched), Vienese crystals representing flowers, shamrocks, pigs, & c., at intervals; 1 gold pencil case, flowers and leaves marked in diamonds and rubies thereon, pencil head formed of ruby surrounded with diamonds; 1 round gold box, head of a woman embossed on lid; 1 enamelled crystal, with racehorse and jockey therein, jockey's jacket turquoise and gold; small ruby heart pendant, surrounded with diamonds ( all attached to chain); 1 pencil case, enamelled blue and white stripes, large pearl at end; 3 studs, imitation turquoise and diamond; 1 slight gold chain, 3 small keys attached. 59.— K Division•— 14< h inst., a motor cycle, diamond frame, Kenyon & Trott, makers, Ipswich, raised handle bars, black enamelled mud guards, rim brakes front and back wheels, Bowden brake back, 26 in. wheels, rubber pedals, A1 Clincher CUMBERLAND. 6!.— Carlisle ICounty\— Between 14th and 25th inst., by burglary, at Easton Bridge, a fawn colour purse; 18 white metal teaspoons, in oval flowered tin box; 2 silver plated butter knives ( 1 black handle, other silver plated handle); 1 fish fork, plain silver plated handle; 1 jelly spoon, black handle, chased mouthpiece; and £ 1 2s.— Sus- picion is attached to A MAN, age about 34, height 5 ft. 7 in., rather slight build, complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache dark brown, eyes blue, scar ou forehead; dress, supposed grey jacket and vest, cord trousers, muffler, cap, strong boots. A pedlar: native of Howden, Yorks. May seek employment as a farm labourer , or on public works. Information to Supt. Graham, Carlisle. DE VONSHIRE. 64.— Exeter ( County).— 2\ w inet., at Teign- mouth, about 40 gold and silver watches, viz.: — 1 gold Swiss lever watch; 9 ladies' gold watches ( 1 18 ct. Swiss lever, others Genevas); 2 gold filled watches ( 1 Waltham lever hunter with stag en- graved ou case, view in background), the gold watches may have " D. F." or " D. F & Co." on movement; 4 or 5 ladies' small oxidised watches; the remainder are silver or nickel steel watches, mostly without numbers, 5 Swiss levers, remainder Genevas; 1 lady's 18 ct. dress ring, set sapphires or rubies — Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, hair dark, slight moustache light ginger, cut in- side left thumb, scratches on back left hand; dress, dark grey overcoat, dark blue trousers, dark blue cap, thin patent leather shoes. Had with him a small black box, size about 12 by 6 in. Ap- pearance of a seaman ; stated he had left a ship at Teignmouth. Information to the Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. ESSEX. 65 — Grays County). — 20th inst., Bt Tilbury Docks, a fine twill navy blue serge lounge suit, square cut jacket, vest double breasted; 1 twill serge double breasted reefer jacket, and single breasted vest; 1 fine twill serge lounge suit, square cut jacket; 1 grey tweed striped lounge suit, square cut jacket, vest double breasted. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. HAMPSHIRE. — Afdershot ( CountyX— 19th inst,, an 18 ct. gold mourning ring, " Hobbs" engraved thereon— By A MAN, age about 23, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair light, clean shaved ; dress, dark grey check cycling suit, Norfolk jacket ( belt missing), grey check cap with red stripes, brown stockings and cycling shoes with strap. Has served in the 1st Royal Fusiliers. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1 9 0 4. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 449 PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued.)— HEREFORDSHIRE. 07. — Ledbury ( County). — 24th inst., at Ashperton, 3 small white table cloths; 5 collars, marked " J. Palmer"; 7 coloured handkerchiefs; 2 white do., marked " J. Palmer"; 2 grey striped shirts, " H. Bray" on collars; 2 woollen under shirts; 1 white holland apron; 1 white muslin do.; 2 chemises; 1 white skirt.; 2 white towels, red stripe at sides— Suspicion is attached to TRAMPS. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. 68.— WeobSey ( County). — Between 20th and 23rd inst., at Kinnersly, a bicycle, green enamelled, double top bar, dropped handles, fixed wheel, rat trap pedals, wire toe clips, no back step. Information to Supt. Williams, Weobley. KENT. 6J.— Gra V e S e n d ( Borough).— A '• Os- monde" safety bicycle, " Osmonde" transfer on head, black enamelled, double butted tubes and spokes, front tyre brake, rat trap pedals ( 1 pedal cracked), pneumatic Warwick Class A. 1. tyres, new tyre on back wheel, flat handle bars with cork grips, Silver King lamp, saddle bag with two straps under saddle, small slide missing from gear case, one new pedal spindle. Information to the Chief Constable, Gravesend. OXFORDSHIRE. 70.— Chipping Norton ( County). — I8th inst., at Bruern Abbey, a small glass box, con- taining a set of gold studs, " H. H." engraved thereon; a pigskin purse containing 6s. lid.; 1 silver cigar case; 1 black velvet purse, silver mounted; 1 silver sovereign case. Information to Supt. Keal, Chipping Norton. SHROPSHIRE. 71. — Pcntesbury ( County). — Between 17th and 18th inst., from Condover School, 3 door keys; 2 small keys with cotton reel attached to each, 1 black other white— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., liair and moustache dark, stutters, turns his head when talking, lame ( supposed right leg); dress, dark overcoat and cap, grey trousers, old light boots. Information to Supt. Elcock, Pontesbury. S TA FFORDSHIRE. 72.— We dnesbury ( County).— 21st inst. by shopbreaking, a lady's waterproof cloak, iron grey colour, 52 or 54 in. long; 1 lady's black cloth coat, deep cape attached, silk trimmings, private mark W. O/ E.; 24 pairs of ladies' tan and brown kid gloves, unlined, ] jatent metal fasteners, made up in quarter dozens, each has a paper band round bearing the word " Bernese," sizes 6J, and 6|; 24 pairs of ladies' tan and brown kid gloves, patent metal fasteners, in quarter dozens, sizes and 6|, lined with silk of various colours, pajjer band round each quarter dozen with " Leader" thereon; 3 joairs of ladies' brown kid gloves, buttoned, sizes 6^, and 6^, word " Bryl" on paper band; about 72 pairs of ladies' kid gloves, various shades and prices, made up in quarter dozens, some have " New Melita " or " Bryl " on paper bands round each quarter dozen; about 12 new Oxford shirts, all striped, various colours; 6 pairs of red and green mixture socks; about 6 pairs grey socks ; about 12 pairs of ladies' black ribbed stockings; about 12 pairs of do., cheaper quality; 3 ladies' natural wool bodices, long sleeves; 3 pink bodices, short sleeves; 6 grey rabbit furs, private mark W/ E; 3 grey rabbit furs, private mark W/ N; 3 black curled Thibet furs, private mark W/ E; 3 black rabbit furs, private mark W. E.; 2 wool wraps ( 1 fawn and 1 red) ; 2 yards of blue Melton cloth, double width, cheap quality; about 30 pairs of braces, various colours, striped patterns; and 3 black leather wrappers. Information to Supt. Salt, Wednesbury. SURREY. 73 — Chertsey ( County^.— 18th inst.. at Horsell, a safety bicycle, enamelled green, 26 in. frame, free wheel, front rim brake, Warwick tyres, rubber pedals, B. S. A. fittings. 7i— Chertsey ( County).—' 0th inst., by shopbreaking at Egham, 3 navy blue serge suits, sizes 3, 4, and 6; 1 pair glace kid Balmoral boots, size 7; 1 pair box calf boots, with toe caps, size 8; 3 cotton mufflers, blue ( 1 with white spots, 1 with red stripes, 1 with light blue stripes); 3 striped flannelette shirts; 2 white pocket handkerchiefs; 2 pairs braces, " The Limes 2 pairs brown cotton socks; i lb. cigarettes, " Amity" brand— By TWO MEN ( lst, age about 22, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fresh, slight moustache light, of military appearance. 2nd, age 19 to 20, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, eyebrows dark, clean shaved). Thieves may be wearing the stolen property, as a quantity of old clothing was left behind. 7b.— Chertsey ( County).— 21st inst., by housebreaking at Horsell, 1 pair black kid lace shoes, size 6; 1 pair do. boots, size 9; 1 pair child's tan leather button boots, size 7; 3 electro plated tea spoons, " E. K. P." and " Dixon " and bugle on back; 3 silver plated teaspoons, with " I. B., W & II., S. E.," and flag on back; a luggage label, with 2 penny stamps and " Mr. Compton, Wrexham," thereon; 1 small silver brooch, small rose at each end of bar, half moon in centre; and 7s. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. 76. — Farnham ( County). — 21st ins'., at Camberley, a lady's ' Royal Sandhurst" bicycle, enamelled black, silver lines, Eadie fittings, Dunlop tyres, back pedalling brake, front rim brake, white grips with black tips, iron mudguards, gear case, no lamp. 22nd inst., at York Town, an " Ivy " bicycle, No. 32, maker, " Newman, 49 Lichfield Road, Birmingham," on transfer on head, B. S. A. fittings, curved handle bars, felt grips, 28 in. frame and wheels, " A Won" Clincher tyres, plated rims, Bowden back brake, Crabbe front brake, Brooks's double seat saddle, rat trap pedals, roller chain, 84 gear, mudguards ( plated stays to back), pump clips, Lucas bell, " Toura" oil lamp, triangular tool bag containing screw hammer, 2 spanners, 1 oil can ( all B. S. A. tools). Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. SUSSEX ( East). 77. — Eastbourne ( Borough). — Between 18th and 19th inst., a safety bicycle, 24 or 25 in. frame, upturned handle bars, no grips, new Middlemore saddle, No. L. 25, Quick fit front rim brake, new Warwick cover on front wheel, West- wood cover back wheel, new bottom bracket spindle, new front mudguard, nearly new back mudguard, New Departure free wheel hub, old rubber pedals. 78 — Eastbourne ( Borough).— 20th inst., a lady's old gold Geneva watch, chased back, dent therein, gilt chain attached— 21st inst., a gold chased reversible brooch, with lion shilling, gilt one side, enamelled other in centre, enclosed in glass; 1 silver bangle with about 12 foreign silver coins attached — Suspicion is attached to TWO WOMEN ( lst, age about 58, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark; dress, black dress, light £ length sac coat, black chiffon hat with 2 pink roses under brim, spray of autumn leaves on crown. 2nd, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion and hair ( worn on forehead and over ears) dark; dress, long black dress, trimmed black velvet, short black Eton coat, black hat, chiffon strings, black feathers.) Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 79.- W Division.- Between 18th and Lhh inst., from a field at Morden, a dark brown thoroughbred mare, 10 years, 15£ hands, white star on forehead, near hind fetlock white, long mane and tail, in good condition. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. LANCASHIRE. 80.— Bury ( County).— The dark grey mare described in Case No. 74, 30; h ult., has not been recovered as shewn in Case No. G8, 21st inst. PLKaONS or BODIES FOUND HAMPSHIRE. 81.- Bas'ngstcke (' ' ounty\— 21et inst., the body of A MAN, age about 65, length 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair and side whiskers grey, moustache brown, eyes grey; dress, old black pilot jacket, blue serge jacket under, dark grey vest, brown check trousers, white rubber collar and front, black hard felt hat, blue tie with white spots, black and white cotton shirt, brown merino under vest, brown woollen socks, lace boots. Ap- pearance of a labourer. Information to Supt. Hale, Basingstoke. SHROPSHIRE. 82- Ludlow ( County).— 22nd int- t., in ilie River Teme— the body of a newly born, fully developed MALE CHILD, wrapped in brown paper and a piece of coarse sacking, about 2 yards by 1 yard, and sewn in a black sateen dress bodice, neck 13 in., waistband 21£ in., trimmed 3 rows of narrow braid ( faded). Body in water about 3 weeks. Information to Supt. Perry, Ludlow. APPREHENSIONS. 83 — Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office.— Supervisee PATRICK SHEAN, Office No. 1732- 01, Tabular Form, lst July last, and current List of Apprehensions. 84.— Metropolitan Police District, A Division.- CAPT. DE C0URCY BOWER, Case No. 3, 21st inst. 85.— Metropolitan Police Distriot, E Division. — FREDERICK WILLIAM LAWRENCE, Office No. 3585- 02, Case No. 2, 7th inst. 86.— Metropolitan Police District, T Division.— ARTHUR HAZELL, Case No. 7, 30th ult, 87.— Breconshire, Crickhowell ( County).— Supervisee DANIEL HENRY KIN- S& Y, Office No. 2906- 02, Case No. 7,14th inst. 8Derbyshire, Langley Mill ( County).— FRANK REDFERN, Case No. 15, z9th July last. 89. — Glamorganshire, Merthyr Tydfil ( County). — ROLAND JONES, Office No. 786- 04, Case No. 13, 7th inst. 90. — Glamorganshire, Cardiff ( Borough).— Licence- holder HENRY Mc BEAN, Office No. 3365- 01, Case No. 65, lst July last, and sentenced at Worcester County Quarter Ses sions, 17th inst., to 12 months hard labour for larceny as George Richards. 91 — Gloucestershire Staple Hill ( County).— FRANCIS LANGFIELD PARKS, Case No. 15, 5th August last. 9^. — Hampshire, Southampton ( Borough).— OL LYE WOOD, Case No. 27, 21st inst. 93.— Hertfordshire, Hemel Hemp- stead ( County).— HERBERT G. GOWER, Cdse No. 18, 7ih inst. 94.- Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Expiree JAMES BENNETT, Office No. 1610 97, Case No. 33, 20th January, 1899, and committed to Worcester Assizes for burglary. 95.— Norfolk, East Dereham ( County) - Licence- holder BERTIE GREEN, Office No. 42- 02, Cases No. 91, 19th, and No. 11, 12th August last, and List of Apprehensions, 30th ult. 96 — Pembrokeshire, Haverford- west Castle ( County).— JOHN GLASS and ELIJAH GLASS, Case No. 3 7th ins\ 97.- Shropshire Whitchurch ( County).— JAM KS HENDERSON, alias HARRY KING, Case No. 39, 14th inst. 98- Staffordshire, Urierley Hill ( County). — l. ict- nce- holder ROBERT SAlITHY- MAN, Office No. 159- 02, Cases No. 41, 10th June last, and 29, 30th ult. 99 . — Staffordshire, Longton ( County).— CHARLES STEELE, alias WAGG, Case No. 2J, 5ih August last. m.- Staffordshire, Tunstall ( County) — Licencf hold- r JOHN fARRY. Office No. 2020- 98, Case No. 26, 6th May, 1904, and sentenced at Salop Sessions, 18th inst., to 3 months imprisonment for larceny. li> l.- Somersetshire, Bath ( Citr/\— GEORGE LLOYD, Office No. 3513- 99, Case No. 39, 8th July last, and current List of Apprehen- sions. W- Suffolk ( East), Lovjestoft ( County).— SAM WATKINS, Case No. 41, l4? h inst., and bicycle recovei ed. 103,- Sussex ( East), Eastbourne ( Borough).— C. HURST, Casa N< « . 4.5, 22 nd Apiil Lift. 14 — Wiltshire, Martborortgh ( County).— L; cenoe- holder WILLIAM ARTHUR STONK, Office No. 483- 01. Ca- e No. 33. 17th J une last, xn 1 sentenced, 4tli September, to 7 days hard labour. m.- Yorkshire ( East Rilling), Hull ( City).— PERCY H. BELL, Case No. 5/, I8; n Aj ril, 1902. 450 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1904. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 106.— T Division.— For stealing, 11th inst., a bay mare, 14 hands, white fore and off hind legs, white star on forehead, small bone off hind fetlock— - 9 HALL, age 45, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, long thin face, hair and mous- tache brown, stoops when walking; dress, dark jacket suit, hard felt hat. A native of Camber- well Gate, London. Appearance of a dealer; frequents sales. Warrant issued. 107.— V Division.— For stealing 2 chal- lenge bowls, " Ashford Lawn Tennis Club " there- on; 4 do., " 20th Middlesex Artists R. V." there- on; 11 large forks; 11 small do.; 12 table spoons; 12 dessert do.; 4 salt do.; 1 gravy do.; 1 butter knife; 2 soup ladles; 1 cream jug; 2 candlesticks, crest, unicorn holding dagger, " Vive Bene" thereon, all silver— HENRY KRAMER, age 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes hazel; dress, dark striped jacket, dark vest, black trousers, long light overcoat, hard felt hat. A native of Germany. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 108.— Cheltenham ( County).— For Steal- ing, at Prestbury, 25th inst., a gold watch, plain cases, nearly new; a gold chain, long links, with smaller ones between, Jubilee sovereign on swivel attached; a gold cased Albert, curb pattern; a plain gold ring — ARTHUR JONES, olios BRADSHAW, & c., Office No. 3222- 01. ( For portrait and description see Case No. 36, current issue.) He left behind, in bedroom, 2 small cases containing two old Masonic jewels, " H. E. GABLER," in one case. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. PERSON INJJUSTODY. GLOUCES TERSHIRE. 109. — Dursley ( Uottnty). — Remanded till 2nd prox., charged with obtaining food and lodg- ing by false pretences — THOMAS LLOYD, age 45, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) dark brown ( turning grey), eyes ( small) brown; dress, black suit with faint grey stripes, brown silk tie, black bowler hat, button boots, wore a gold colour watch chain, carried an um- brella with crook handle. A native of Swansea. Is fond of betting. He represented himself as a civil engineer, and stated that he belonged to Bristol. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Perkins, Dursley. List ot Lloenoo Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, eto., who have been re- apprehended, tor the week ending October 22nd, 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. 436— 01 2730- 02 3350 - 01 2212- 01 272- 00 795— 01 3437— 02 822— 97 132- 04 1918- 02 2088— 02 681— 03 752— 99 683- 01 1848— 97 2390- 98 618— 96 Page 69- 04 Page 228- 04 Page 256- 04 Page 127- 04 Page 252- 04 Page 23- 04 Page 167- 04 Page 187- 04 Page 109- 03 Page 111- 04 Page 153- 04 Page 82- 04 467— 99 Page 89- 04 633- 03 Page 101- 03 2189- 99 40740 2213— 96 2216— 99 3513— 99 76— 04 2209- 02 2968— 01 98." i— 01 672— 96 45653 1403— 99 766- 04 2630— 01 694- 02 600- 01 1911— 02 3503- 02 1732- 01 2111— 02 3361— 99 1946- 00 1203- 01 47596 1945— 02 41— 04 213\— 01 2950- 01 Page 215- 04 Page 70- 04 Page Page 14- 04 116- 04 Page 162- 04 Page 124- 04 231- 04 Page 78- 04 Page Page 144- 04 258- 04 Page 116- 04 Page Page Page 236- 04 43- 03 7- 04 52- 04 ALLCROFT, HENRY BAKER, WILLIAM BOELYN, WILLIAM BROWN, ALFRED BROWN, BENJAMIN BROWN, GEORGE COLEMAN, JOHN COOPER, WILLIAM DAY, ALBERT DOW, IIENRY DU BARRY, MARY ELD, HERBERT EDWARD EVANS, BENJAMIN GIBBS, BEATRICE GODBY, GEORGE ALEXANDER HANSON, ARTHUR HAYMER, MATTHEW HOPKINS, HENRY HORKOCKS, ROBERT JACKSON, HENRY JAMES, WILLIAM JONES, WILLIAM LEVE » Y, THOMAS LLOYD, GEORGE LYNCH, PATRICK MARSDEN, ALFRED MARSH, HENRY MEARS, WILLIAM HENRY MUNT, WILLIAM NAGLE, PETER NOLAN, JOHN O'BRIEN, PATRICK OWEN, THOMAS PARRY, JOHN RING, WILLIAM ROBINSON, GEORGE RYAN, JAMES SHEAN, PATRICK SMITH, CHARLES SMITH, MARY ANN STACEY. ARTHUR SULLIVAN, DENNIS TODD, HENRY WALTERS, HERBERT WESTON, GEORGE WILSON, GEOEGE WOOD, JOHN Receiving Attd. burglary Drunk and dis. Burglary Warehousbreaking P. of C. Act Highway robbery Larceny ( window open) Larceny from public house bar Larceny ( goods exposed for sale) Larceny Stealing horse, cart and harness Malicious damage Shoplifting Forgery, con- spiracy J: larceny Uttering & possess- ing counterfeit coin 1. Larceny 2. P. of C. Act Larceny ( bailee) Larceny ( goods exposed for sale) Uttering a forged cheque, thereby obtaining £ 50 Larceny ( per.) Larceny from cricket pavilion Shopbreaking Obtaining money by false pre- tences Larceny ( ontside shop) Shopbreaking Receiving Horsestealing Stealing potatoes Receiving Cycle stealing Larceny ( from un- occupied house) Larceny from barge Cycle stealing Larceny ( per.) Housebreaking P. of C. Act Larceny ( dwelling) Larceny ( goods exposed for sale) Stealing ticket samples Cycle stealing Drunk and dis. Unlawful wound- ing Suspected person Housebreaking Stealing a watch from inside a shop P. of C. Act Same Name JOHN EDWARDS WILLIAM STEPHENS Same Name Same Name GEORGE PRICE RICHARD JONES JOHN HERBERT ALFRED JAMES HENRY WATSON Same Name EDWIN ELE BENJAMIN PHILLIPS Same Name GEORGE GODBY ARTHUR HINES HENRY SAIEIt GEORGE JACKSON GEORGE MARSHALL HENRY THOMAS HENRY WOODS WILLIAM KNIGHT Same Name GEORGE THOMAS TILTON WALTER FINCH Same Name HENRY JAMES WILLIAM MEARS Same Name Same Name GEORGE KELLY PATRICK KENNEL Same Name JOHN RUNNALLS ARCHIBALD DESMOND Same Name THOMAS MORTON FREDERICK SMITH WILLIAM SMITH SARAH WELCH Same Name Same Name Same Name ALFRED LEE JAMES WALTERS JOHN SMITH GEORGE WILLIAMS 3 yrs. p. s. 18 months h. l. Fined 5s. 15 months h. l. 21 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 3 yrs. p. s. 3 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 9 months h. l. 5 years p. s. 3 years p. s. 21 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 3 years p. B. 3 months h. l. 1. 3 months h. l. 2. 3 months b. l. 12 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 20 months h. l. 9 months h. l. 4 years p. s. 18 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 9 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 21 days h. l. 12 months h. l. 9 months h. l. 6 months b. l. 21 months b. l. 9 months h. l. 3 yrs. p. s. 21st Oct., S. L. Sess. 19th Oct., S. L. Sess. 17th Oct., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 20th Oct., S. L. Sess. 19th Oct., S. L. Sess. 17th Oct., Kingston Boro' Bench 20th Oct., C. C. Ct. 11th Aug., Lambeth P. Ct. 19th Oct., S. L. Sess. 19th Oct., S. L. Sess. 18th Oct., E. Sussex Qr. Sess. 19th Oct., Kingston Qr. Scss. 19th Oct., S. L. Sess. 19th Oct., S. L. Sess. 19th Oct., C. C. Ct. 18th Oct., C. C. Ct. 17th Oct., Epsom P. Sess. 17th Oct., C. C. Ct. 19th Oct., S. L. Sess. 19th Oct., C. C. Ct. 17th Oct., C. C. Ct. 19th Oct., S. L. Sess. 19th Oct., S. L. Sess. 18th Oct., St. Albans Qr. Sess. Insp. Godley, C. I. D., M ; also P. C. Hartridge, 533K. P. C. Bvart, 281M ; also P. S. Caselton, C. I. D., M. P. C. Goodacre, 333D. P. C. Kerswell, 7GL ; also P. S. Beard, C. I. D., L. Insp. Divall, C. I. D., H ; also P. S. Willis. C. I. D., M. P. C. Lankester, 359V ; also P. C. Tur- ton, 586Y. P. C. Redditch, 107E ; also P. S. Bissill,. C I D E P. C.' Parsonson, 412W ; also P. S. Hawkins, C. I. D., W. P. C. Proxtor, 41LR; also P. S. Beard, C. I. D., L. P. S. Etheridge, 4MR ; also P. C. Peachey, C. I. D., L. P. C. Syrett, 726V ; also P. C. Goddard, C. I. D., W. P. C. Street, 34MR ; also P. S. Darby, C. I. D., M. Det. Constable Dyer, City ; also P. C. Bavin, 183G. P. S. Putey and P. S. Willis, C. I. D., M. P. S. Long and P. S. Pike, C. I. D., L. P. C. Reynolds, 216V ; also P. C. Gosney, 440W. P. C. Tyson and P. S. Caban, C. I. D., H. P. C. Griffiths, 21RR ; also P. S. Beavis, C. I. D., R. P. S. Stevens and P. S. Bissill, C. I. D., E. Det. Sergt. Collison, City ; also P. S. Willis, C. I. D., M. P. C. Prior, 115R, and P. C. Harland, 60711. P. C. Cooper, 64 L; also P. S. Pusey, C. I. D., M. 12 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 5 years p. s. 1 month h. l. 5 years p. s. 3 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 21 months h. l. 1 year h. l. 17th Oct., Thames P. Ct. 19th Oct., S. L. Sess. 17th Oct., Reading Qr. Sess. 20th Oct., Chelmsford Qr. Sess. 19th Oct., Barnet P. Sess. 19th Oct., C. C. Ct. 19th Oct., S. L. Sess. 19th Oct., S. L. Sess. 19th Oct., S. L. Sess. 19th Oct., Surrey Qr. Sess. 20th Oct., C. C. Ct. " 18th Oct., St. Albans Qr. Sess 20th Oct., Marylebone P. Ct. 19th Oct., Sandwich Qr. Sess. 19th Oct., S. L. Sess. 10th Oct., Thames P. Ct. 18th Oct., Surrey Qr. Sess. 17th Oct., Worship Street P. Ct. 18th Oct., C. C. Ct. 20th Oct., Tottenham P. Sess. 19th Oct., Chelmsford Qr. Sess. 19th Oct., S. L. Sess. 12th Oct., Mansion House P. Ct. P. C. Ford, 379 K ; also P. C. Hickmore, 514P. P. C. Helson, C. I. D., M ; also P. C. Hel- son, C. I. D., A. P. C. Course, C. I. D., L ; also P. S. West, C. I. D., C. P. C. Bradley, C I. D., N ; also P. S. Mel- ville, C. I. D., J. P. S. Wilsor, C. I. D., S; also P. C. Barnes, 53SR. P. S. Read, C. I. D., K ; also P. C. Hat- field, 191K. Chief Insp. Bonner, M ; also P. C. Keys, C. I. D.. L. P. S. Holford and P. S. King, C. I. D., P. P. C. Sharpies, 272L ; also P. C. Cory, 38VVR. P. C. Goldard and P. C. Squire, C. I. D., W. P. C. Dempster, 17ER ; also P. S. Bis- sill, C. I. D.. E. P. S. Hatch, 84Y: also P. C. Lamb, 398Y. P. C. Beard, 111M ; also P. C. Peachey, C. I. I)., L. P C. Beechey, 1148 City. P. C. Fullerton, C. I. D., V; also P. C. Colmer, 136T. P. C. Thomas, 151H. P. C. Graham, 48XR; also P. S. Gill, C. I. D., X. P. C. Morgan, 7fi9N ; also P. S. Wood, C. I. D., N. P. C. Hughes, 87J ; also P. S. Scrim- sbaw, C. I. D., K. P. S. Bosley, 3MK; also P. C. Thomas, 557T. P. C. Adams, 875 City. IOHDOH . PRIKTID FOE HIS MAJISTY'B STATIONERY OFTIOE BY J. J. KELIHBR & Co., LIMITED, OP, VICTORIA ETBKBT, S. W. ; 3?, KIMQ WILLIAM STHMET, B. 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