PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 1906. VOL. XXIII., No. 2330. I. All communications for insertion in the POLICB GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. B. 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. •. 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. i. 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 IOJ.^ A remittance of 5s. should be made in the first instance for cost of engraving sketches. (. 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. IONS. 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 thi 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 IT7ednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office. Xew Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. The Space being limited, announcements concerning " Missing Persons" are only accepted on payment, but insertion in the next or any subsequent issue cannot be guaranteed. The charge for such insertions ( if accepted) will be given on application THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London. S. W. NOTICE. t.— The composition of tho Friday No* of tho " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as fol~ lows a— fa) Regulations at top of first page. fb) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged, as far as practicable, in alphabetical order. to) Persons In Oustody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. ( « #) 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. LICENCE HOLDERS AND SUPERVISEES. In most cases in which Licence- holders and Supervisees residing in the Provinces fail to report themselves and whose arrest is con- sequently desired, the Editor is requested to insert the particulars in the GAZETTE. Arrests on such informations are made subsequently, but the particuTars are not alwayB forwarded for the purpose of the original information being can- celled as required by Rule 9 of the Regulations ; the Editor therefore desires to call special atten- tion to this matter with a view to the Rule mentioned being invariably acted upon. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1— Criminal Investigation De- partment. — For obtaining a ch^ qu- for £. r> by false pretences, 28th ult.— BENJAMIN JAMES BRAND, age 32, height 5 ft. 74 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, " B " back left wrist; supposed wearing blue serge suit, may be wearing thin brown suit. A native of Chatham. Is a reservist of the Roval West Kent Regiment. Stated he was a telegraph wireman. Warrant issued. 2.— B Division.— For stealing, 13 h inst., a bay gelding, 15 hands, white spot on forehead, back and off fetlock; and a set of brass mounted harness— CHARLES HOBSON, age 32, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, thin face, hair and long moustache dark brown; dress, blue serge suit, motor cap. lace boots. A native of Bristol or Norwich. Warrant issued. 3.— C Division. — For stealing £ 28. 7th inst.— HENRY DUKE, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache light, eyes grey, quiet manner, one left upper tooth decayed, of smart aupearance; dress, green check suit, check cap, may be wearing silk hat and frock coat. A native of Shoreham or Brighton. He was invalided from the 19th Hussars in 1902. Warrant issued. 4.— N DiviS'On.— For embezzling £ 1 9s. 6d.— HARRY WHITE, age 24, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes brown; dress, bluo serge suit and cap. A native of Dalston. Warrant issued. 5.— S Division.— For housebreaking — WILLIAM SMITH, age 27, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair ( curly, worn low on fore- head) light, eyes brown, woman's head and neck, soldier wearing busby, " J. W. L. J.," " I. L. E. C." right forearm, " I. L. M. P." on back of right fingers, " L. W." and " E. C." left forearm, " I. L. L. D." out- side left wrist; dress, dark jacket and vest, light check trousers, black hard felt hat, heavy nailed boots. A native of Maidstone. 6.— W Division.— For embezzlement — — FREDERICK CHARLES McGREGOR PAYNE, age 19, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eves blue, several cut scars left hand, rising sun and " A." on left arm; dress, brown mixture suit, check cap, lace boots, square toes. A native of Tooting. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 7.— For embezzling £ 2002 — WILLIAM CANN, age 50 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair ( bald on top) and slight moustache light, eyes ( very protruding) blue, scar left wrist, wears thick glasses: dress, black tweed suit, dark grey overcoat, bowler hat. A pensioned civil servant. " Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Stark, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. BEDFORDSHIRE. 8 — Leighton Buzzard ( County).— For obtaining 2s. 6d. by false pretences, 10th inst.— A MAN, age about 21, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion and hair ( cut close) dark, beard 2 or 3 days' growth, eyes hazel, swelling left side of chin; dress, light motor coat, old black vest, dark brown cord trousers, light cap. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Anniwell, Leighton Buz- zard. CUMBERLAND. 9. — Carlisle ( County). — For stealing ( bailee), 22nd December, 1905, a " Victoria Special" bicycle, free wheel, black enamelled, 28 in. wheels, Clincher back tyre, rim brakes ( front broken), back mudguard broken about 4 in. from end, rubber pedals, handle bars slightlv rusty, tool bag, pump, and plated lamp attached— WILLIAM RAYSON, alias PERRY, age 35 to 37, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair dark brown, heavy moustache and eyebrows brown, eyes blue, slightly bow- legged; dress, dark grey suit with green stripes, lace box calf boots. Has been employed as a farm labourer, a sinker, at a colliery, also as a labourer on public works. A native of Aspatria. Is believed to have served in the Army. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Graham, Carlisle. DERBYSHIRE. 10.— Chesterfield ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) £ 1 lis. 6d., 7th inst., at. Heath— JOHN ARMITAGE, age about 36, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light, heavy mous- tache light brown, eyes blue, "^ L. Summers" tattooed on left forearm, addicted to drink; dress, light jacket, dark trousers and vest, light striped cap, white neckerchief with red spots. Has served in the Army. Supposed a native of Heckmond- wicke. Warrant issued. 11.— Chesterfield ( rounty).— For Stealing ( bailee) £ 1 15s., 12th inst., at Shirebrook — WILLIAM HENRY" JONES, age 26, height 6 ft., complexion swarthy, hair light brown, raised red birthmark, 1 in. by J in., left temple, 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1906. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— Queen Victoria tattooed on chest, ballet girl both arms, girl's head left upper arm, flags left wrist, hands and heart right wrist, ring on one finger; dress, dark striped coat, double- breasted vest, dark trousers, blue silk muffler with white strides, dark motor cap, light button boots. A collier; supposed a native of Abergavernny. A trombone player. Has served in the Army. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Faulkner, County Polk Office, Chesterfield. 12,— Langley Mill ( County).— For stealing, 30th ult., at Sandiacre, a pony and set of harness ( recovered)— HERBERT TALBOT, age 24, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue. A hawker or grinder; native of Nottingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Daybell, Langlev Mill. 13.— Matlock Bridge ( County).— For ob- taining money by false pretences at Wirksworth, 20th ult.— A MAN, who gave the name of Dr. SOLOMON, age about 55, height 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, broad shoulders, complexion fresh, hair and moustache grey, may now be clean shaved, walks erect, of good address, plausible manner; dress, dark three- quarter length over- coat, dark trousers, black bowler hat, low crown, flat brim, dark scarf, had with him a pair of gold or brass- rimmed spectacles. A native of Liver- pool. He calls upon persons in country districts, represents himself as an eye specialist, or that he has been sent by a well- known oculist to examine their eyes, afterwards states he will cure them for a fee of 3 or 5 guineas, and if the fee or a part is paid he leaves a pair of spectacles of little value. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Richardson, Matlock Bridge. DORSETSHIRE. 14.— Poole ( County).— For non- appearance to a summons, 9th inst., for disorderly conduct, refusing to quit licensed premises, and assault— GEORGE, alias CHARLES BROWN, age 34, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair and moustache brown, cut mark left cheek; dress, drab or grey jacket with large pockets, grey trousers, grey motor cap. A native of Stratford- on- Avon. May seek employment as a navvy on public works. Warrant issued. 15 — Poole ( County).— For cruelty to their 4 children ( a girl, age 11, and 3 boys, youngest age 3)— THOMAS KEETS, age about 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, broken voice, of dissipated appearance; wearing old clothes and cap.— ELLEN KEETS, age 44, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, nose has been broken, nasal accent; wearing old clothes. They frequent com- mon lodging houses. Were accompanied by their 4 children. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brown, Poole. 16.— Shaftesbury ( County).— For obtain- ing £ 2 10s. by false pretences — THOMAS WALLWORK, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion pale, thin features, hair and moustache dark brown, springing gait, cigarette stains on lips and fingers; dress, blue serge or black jacket suit, round cap with patent leather peak. An electrical engineer, performs conjuring tricks with bronze coins at public houses. May seek employment with an electric tram company. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bowles, Shaftesbury. ESSEX. 17.— Braintree ( County).— For embezzling 8s. lid., and stealing ( bailee) a bicycle— JOHN LYON, age 21, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, of good address; dress, dark jacket and vest, light trousers, dust overcoat, cap, white cloth leggings. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Terry, Braintree. I*.— Brentwood ( County).— For abscond- ing with workhouse clothing from Dunton Farm Colony, Poplar Branch. Workhouse, 23rd inst.— WILLIAM WALTON, age 38, height 5 ft. 5 or • 6 in., complexion dark, face flat and disfigured, ' hair and eyes dark brown, nose has been broken; dress, blue reefer jacket, vest with sleeves, cord trousers, dark cap, heavy lace boots. A chaff- cutter and carman; native of Poplar.— JAMES BELL, age 29, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, eyes ( short sighted) blue - dress, dark tweed jacket, cord trousers, dark cap, heavy hob nail boots. A hawker; native of Poplar. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Marden, Brentwood. 19.— Grays ( County). — For an indecent assault upon a child, age 9 years— CHARLES ADAMSON, age 61 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 8| in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) and eyes orev, scar left eyebrow, root of nose, front teeth missing, broad nose ( has been broken); dress, blue jacket, light trousers, black and white check neckerchief, greenish cap, lace boots, cut across toes, short rusty black over- coat. A dock labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. FLINTSHIRE. 20.— Holywell ( County).— For obtaining £ 3 Is. 9d. by a worthless cheque, drawn on the North and South Wales Bank, Kirkdale Branch— EDITH HILYARD, age 21 to 24, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion verv pale, side teeth prominent; wearing dark dress, white motor cap, carried a stick and satchel. Was accompanied by FRANK MIDDLETON. ( See Case No. 38, current issue.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Holywell. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 21— Bristol ( City).— For failing to report— Licence- holder HENRY WINTER, alias THOMAS BROWN and WILLIAMS, Office No. 2995- 99, age 61, height 5 ft. H in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) grey, eyes blue, large mole right side of neck, double rupture. A rivetter; native of Bristol. Sentenced at Stafford Sessions, 28th November, 1899, to 7 years penal servitude and remanet of a former sentence for burglary. Licenced 16th June, 1905, which expires 9th December, 1907. AFLZ 1010. 22— Bristol ( City).— For failing to report— Licence- holder THOMAS LANE, alias HENRY COPE and JOHN WHITE, Office No. 707- 01 ( ILLUSTKATEP CIRCULAR 70, Figure 17), age 50, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion fresh, hair ( going bald) grey, eyes brown, woman dancing and stag right, horse leaping hurdle left forearm, urn and flowers right wrist, star back left hand. A brick- layer; native of Birmingham. Sentenced at War- wick County Sessions, 20th October, 1903, to 3 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licenced 7th inst., and gave his intended address as Bristol, but has not yet reported. Yd 380. To be dealt with where found. 23.— Bristol C7tt- v\— For embezzling and stealing, between 16th January last and 21st ult., £ 113 5s. 7d.— HENRY WALPOLE HARRI- SON, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion pale, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, moustache brown, of good address. A bank clerk. Will probably attempt to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 24— Winchester ( City).— For deserting his wife, 5th November, 1905, whereby she becamc chargeable to the Winchester Union— GEORGE OAKLEY, age 54, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, and moustache brown ( turn- ing grey), eyes grey; dressed as a labourer. Usually seeks employment at public works. A native of Ropley, Hants. He served 12 years in the 2nd Hampshire Regiment; has a medal for Afghanistan with 3 clasps. Warrant issued. 25.— Winchester ( City).— For deserting his wife and 7 children, whereby they became chargeable to the Winchester Union— WILLIAM HERBERT BARBER, age 35, height about 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, may be wearing a beard and moustache, eyes blue, ad- dicted to drink. A military tailor's traveller; native of London. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Winchester. HER TFORDSHIRE. 26.— Bishop ' s Start ford ( County).— For leaving his wife and family chargeable to the Bishop's Stortford Union— WILLIAM SAVILLE, age 33 to 35, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and small moustache light. An agricultural engine driver. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Martin, Bishop's Stort- ford. 27.— Hatfield ( Prunty).— For obtaining, by false pretences, 12th inst., a pair lady's brown boots, size 4; 1 pair lace do., size 5, patent toe- caps; 1 pair shoes, size 4 ; 1 pair do., size 5— A WOMAN, whose modus operandi and description is identical with Woman, Case No. 9, 2nd February last. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Reynolds, Hatfield. KENT. 28.— Gravesend ( Borough).— For non- pay- ment of £ 9 7s., bastardy arrears and costs— EDWARD JOHN CROFT, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, full face, hair and slight moustache light; dressed as a labourer. May seek employment at cement works. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Gravesend. LANCASHIRE. 29. — Liverpool ( City). — For causing grievous bodily harm, 7th inst.— JOSEPH PATRICK or PATRICK JOSEPH, DOLAN, age 27, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, hair light, slight moustache, man and woman tattooed right forearm; dress, black iacket with small white stripes, vest double- breasted, dark grey trousers, blue spotted muffler, light cap, old dark overcoat with velvet collar. A seaman. May seek employ- ment at a cold storage. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. 30.— Liverpool ( City).— MAUD M. PRIOR and AMY ROGERS, Case No. 29, 26th January last. Information cancelled. 31.— Blackpool ( Borough).— For stealing ( bailee) 2 bicycles ( one recovered; other a " Triumph," handle bars badly bent and cracked, 30 in. front wheel, 26 in. back wheel, free wheel, plunger brake front, rim brake back wheel, black enamelled)— ARTHUR MACKIE, age about 16, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown; wearing old jacket, knickers, cap, and lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable. Blackpool. NORFOLK. 32.— Terrington ( County).— For failing to report— Licence- holder CHRISTOPHER CROMP- TON, alias RICHARD THURGOOD, Office No. 3368- 01, age 26, height 5 ft. 8J in., complexion fresh, hair ( receding from temple) dark brown, eyes grey, dot front left wrist and back left hand. A compositor; native of London. Sentenced at Middlesex Sessions, 22nd February, 1902, to 5 years penal servitude and 5 years supervision for housebreaking. Licenced 26th January last. C 182. To be dealt with where found during the currency of sentence. Information to Supt. Flint, Terrington. NOR THA MP TONSHIRE. 33.— Wellingborough ( County). — For bigamy, 16th June, 1902— PETER NOWELL, age 32, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair ( turning grey) brown, moustache light brown, eyea ( full) blue, bracelet and cross tattooed on orfe wrist, scars back of head, one foot shorter than the other, limps. A chimney sweep; native of Nelson, near Burnley. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Alexander, Welling- borough. 34.— Northampton ( Borough).— For steal- ing from the Turkish baths, 14th inst., a steel measure in round nickel- plated case ( works with spring), and pocket diary, " Rushton, Northamp- ton," in gold letters on outside cover— A MAN, who gave the name of DAVID BROTH, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion pale, thin face, high cheek bones, hair ( thick) and moustache black, of Jewish appearance; wearing dark tweed overcoat, raised seams, old grey tweed vest, hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Northamp- ton. TUESDAY, APRIL 151, 1906. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 35 — F Divisinn.— Far obtaining £ 20 ly false pretences— HENRY CHARLES JAMES, alias CHARLES HOSKEN, age 38, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, hair ( long, curly, and slightly bald on top) dark brown, may now be wearing a beard, eyes ( prominent) brown, erect bearing, soft voice, can use foreign accent when necessary: drees, blue jacket suit or dark grey fro. ck coat and vest, dark grey trousers, grey herring bone Chester- field Raglan overcoat, black hard felt or silk hat. A teacher of languages; native of Helston, Corn- wall. ( See Case No. 4, 9th ult.) Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. LANCASHIRE. \ 3& — Liverpool ( City).— For stealing £ 32 9s. 5d., monies of the Postmaster- General— ROBERT JONES MORRIS, age 36, height 5 ft. 8 in., hair ( cut short, turning grey over ears), and moustache dark brown, scar on side of nose, teeth discoloured, stoops slightly; dress, dark clothes, hard hat. A postal clerk. Has been employed at race course Post Offices, and may be known to Postal officials in different parts of the country. Is fond of betting. Absconded 14th inst. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. LANCASHIRE. 37— Manchester ( City).— For stealing £ 80 from a hotel, 19th inst.— ERNEST GEORGE SMITH, age 30 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fair, long face, hair ( thin on top) light, clean shaved, upper teeth artificial, protruding chin; dress, grey tweed jacket suit, grey check overcoat, red tie, grey cap or black felt hat, button boots. A clerk; native of London. May seek employment at hotels, or endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. LANCASHIRE. 38.— Salfortl ( Borough).— For obtaining, bj false pretences, £ 1, monies of H. M. Postmaster- General — FRANK MIDDLETON, alias THOMAS HENDERSON, S. LAWRENCE, FELTON, JOHN JONES, and HY. BROWN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in, complexion, hair, moustache ( rather thick and trimmed), and eyes dark, of good address; wearing fawn colour overcoat, dark felt hat, dark bowler, or cap with glazed peak, carries a bag. ( See Case No. 8, 16th ult.) Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT f continued j— NQRTHUM8L RLAND. M.— Tynemo* £ h Botouy/ ij.— For obtain- ing goods and money by a worthless cheque, 14th inst.— A MAN, who gave the name of ASHLEY MILLER, age about 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion pale, hair dark, clean shaved, rather small eyes; dress, light tweed overcoat, vertical pockets, grey jacket and trousers, bone buttons, fancy dark colour vest, buttons close up to neck, braid around edge, black hard felt hat, very light tan boots with darker heels and soles. Had in his possession a large light brown leather portmanteau, size about 26 x 14 x 16 in., dull brass mounts, flat on top and bevelled at edges; 1 light fawn colour mackintosh, vertical pockets, vent in back; 3 soft- fronted cellular shirts, white with coloured stripe, size 15 neck; 6 double collars, size 16 x 2f, " Alfred " and •" Mikado, Wm. Wood & Sons, North and South Shields," inside; 2 pairs black ribbed socks; 2 red and 2 white silk handkerchiefs; 2 narrow ties, dark background with coloured pat- tern forming a f in. diamond and figure in centre; 1 medium grey cap, size 6f, herring- bone pattern, running from top of cap to bottom, " Wm. Wood, North and South Shields," inside; and a flannel- ette night- shirt, with a light blue stripe. He left behind a brown canvas hold- all and straps, " A. W. Dean, 38 St. George's Place, Hyde Park Cor- ner, London," stamped thereon, steamship cabin label thereon, name of passenger and ship rubbed out, but had the destination " London " left legible, and another label, with " Capetown, Cloak- room No. 108," printed thereon, containing an old pair of blue serge trousers with black bone buttons, " Leslie Stuart, the smart tailor," thereon; 6 double collars, well worn, size 15J x different makes, all have laundry mark " A. 219" and initials " A. M." thereon; 1 new soft^ frohted shirt, " Ben Thomas, shirt maker, 125a Lavender Hill, S. W.," thereon; 1 old cotton shirt, " A. Moore" marked in ink inside; 1 pink print shirt, with pink and white front and cuffs, " Marshall & Snellgrove, Ltd., London," inside collar; 1 dark blue cotton muffler with red, blue, and yellow stripes; and a pair of old boots, size about 6, " Rotary Lockstitch Welt" inside. He took a room at a good hotel in the town, and went to an outfitter's shop and ordered the articles described above, which amounted to £ 6 Is. 5d., then pre- sented a cheque for £ 10 10s. on Hodgkin, Barnett, Pease, Spence it. Co.' s Bank, Newcastle- on- Tyne Branch, signed A. G. Sutton, and made payable to A. Miller or bearer, and obtained the balance in cash, on the cheque being presented for pay- ment it was found to be worthless. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, North Shields. OXFORDSHIRE. ,0.— Banbury ( B ro gi;.— For ttealing a horse and set of harness ( recovered); a woollen carriage rug, blue, red, black, and white mixture, " E " in red wool in one corner — A MAN, who gave the names of W. E. MARTELL, AN- DERSON, HARTWELL, MARSHALL, and CAMPFIELD, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair light, clean shaved, several upper teeth de- ficient, plausible manner; dress, dark grey mix- ture suit and cap, lace boots, wearing rolled gold chain with small silver coin attached, sometimes wears gold- rimmed pince- nez with black cord at- tachment. Speaks of religious subjects and of his association with missionary work and the Salva- tion Army. He was seen at Coventry, 14th inst., when he was carrying a new light brown leather sample bag, size 15 x 9 x 9 in., nickel fastenings, an umbrella, and the stolen rug. He hired a conveyance from a livery yard, 10th inst., and dis- posed of the horse and harness at Coventry. Stated he was a representative of a firm of soap manufac- turers negotiating for the purchase of local premises for manufacturing soap powder. ( See Case No. 30, 20th inst.) Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Banbury. 41.— Henley - on - Thames ( County).— For deserting his wife and child, 30th April, 1901 — ARTHUR CLINCH, age 45, height 5 ft. 1 in., stout build, complexion, hair, and eyes dark, " A. C." tattooed one arm. A labourer, supposed travelling with a donkey and cart gathering rags and bones. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sorrell, Henley. SHROPSHIRE. 42.— Wellington ( County).— THOMAS C. DAYIES, Case No. 37, 6th inst., not now wanted. Warrant cancelled. STAFFORDSHIRE. 43.— Burslem ( County),— For failing to appear, 24th inst., to a summons, for exposing unsound meat for sale, 7th inst.—- THOMAS BETTANY, age 24 to 26, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light, stoops, slouching gait; dress, light grey tweed suit, tight fitting trousers, grey tweed cap, silk neckerchief. A native of Caverswall. Mav be found in com- pany of low class butchers. Is said to have been in Belfast 20th inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Burslem. 44 — Longton ( County}.— For emb zzling £ 7 10s., 21st inst.— ALBERT BEARDMORE, age 17, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair light, well- educated; dress, dark jacket and vest with light stripe, dark speckled trousers, light peak cap. A clerk, groom, or grocer's assistant; native of Rugeley. Warrant issued. 45.— Longton ( County).— For w< unding, 14th inst.— EDWARD SMITH, alias IBBS, age 28, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, coal mark over one eye; dress, black coat and vest, dark grey trousers, cap, lace boots. A potter's moulder or a miner; native of Fenton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 1906 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued) - 46.- Stoke - on - Trent ( Coun'y\ - For shopbreaking, and stealing jewellery, described in Case No. 52, 13th inst.— HENRY ASTER, alias HARRY STAFFORD, age 29, height 5 ft. 2 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes hazel, ring tattooed on left little finger, bracelet and 5 dots left wrist, crossed hands and anchor inside left forearm, shamrock outside right wrist, Staffordshire knot with scroll under Prince of Wales's feathers, crossed swords, hand, heart, and small tree right forearm; dress, dark woollen jacket and vest, grey striped trousers, broad seams, muffler, grey cap, strong boots. A native of Hanley. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Aldridge, Stoke- on- Trent. SURREY. 47.— Guildford ( County^.— For forging a cheque — CHARLES WYATT, age about 40, height 5 ft., stout build, hair light, slight mous- tache; wearing a fawn colour covert coat much too large for him. He formerly held the licence of a public house at Cranbrook, Kent. Frequents race meetings. Is believed to have been convicted of a similar offence about 2 years ago. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Page, Guildford. 48. — Hersham ( County^.— For burglary a; Oatland's Park, 23rd inst.— A MAN, age about 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, high forehead, hair light, slight moustache inclined to ginger; dress, brown suit and cap, neckerchief. Tramping the country. Information to Supt. Marks, Hersham. 4 9.— Gxted ( County).— For failing to report — Licence holder THOMAS DAY, Office No. 346- 06, age 49, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair ( going bald) light brown, eyes brown, scar over right eve, heart back right hand. A labourer; native of London. Sentenced at Middle- sex Sessions, 28th November, 1903. to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 28th February, 1906. d 680. 50. — Oxted ( Co> mt>/>.— For failing to report - Licence- holder JAMES HUNT, alias ROWE, ROE, and WILLIAMS, Office No. 1071- 97, age 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar bridge of nose, star back left hand. A bricklayer; native of London. Sen- tenced at North London Sessions, 7th April, 1903, to 3 years Jpenal servitude and remanet of a former sentence for larceny. Liberated on licence 3rd ult., which expires 18th January, 1907. ad 226. Information to Supt. Brice, Oxted. WORCES TERSHIRE. 51.— Bromsgrove ( County).— For shop- breaking, 13th inst., and stealing a quantity of spirits, cigars, and cigarettes— TWO MEN, ages 19 or 20 ( 1st, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, full face; wearing brown jacket and cap, yellow muffler, old brown shoes. 2nd, 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., oval face; dress, dark jacket and trousers, white muffler). Supposed natives of Walsall. May be found singing hymns in the streets, or employed at brickyards or farms. £ 5 REWARD 52.— Bromsgrove ( County).— For burglary and murderous assault, 10th inst.— THREE MEN ( 1st, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown. 2nd, age 25, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh. 3rd, age 25, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh). The above reward will be paid by Mr. Martin Spooner, Chad wick, near Bromsgrove, for informa- tion leading to the arrest and conviction of the offenders. Information to Supt. Beal, Bromsgrove. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). W— Thornaby - on - Tees ( County).— For stealing from his lodging, 18th inst., a lady's silver keyless watch, black pointers and figures, plain white dial, plain case, white metal chain, long links, and 3 small links between, key attached to swivel, bar fastened with copper wire—- JOHN DAVIS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, slight mous- tache, eyes grey, sharp pointed nose, small scar on right cheek, slightly lame; dress, black jacket and vest, dark striped trousers, dark grey mackintosh, blue neckerchief with white lines forming squares, brown boots, may be wearing blue overalls and a blue cotton jacket. A fitter, has been employed at Stockton, Newton- le- Willows, and Barrow. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cook, Thornaby- on- Tees. , 54 — Scarborough ( Borough).— For ob- taining by false pretences, 15th February last, an 18 ct. gold emerald ring— A MAN, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache black, of military appear- ance; dress, dark jacket suit, drab mackintosh, hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Scar- borough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 55,— Pontefract ( County).— For neglecting to maintain his wife and family, whereby they became chargeable to the Hemsworth Union— WILLIAM TAYLOR, age 31, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion dark, hair and moustache black, eyes brown. A native of Mexbrough. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hollis, Court House, Ponte- fract. 56.— Bradford ( Citi/ S.— For embf zzlem^ nt — ARTHUR YOUNG, age 50, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion dark, hair grey, clean shaved, eyes blue; wearing dark clothes. A photographer's operator. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 57 .— Bradford ( City)— For larceny — SAMUEL BENNETT, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, round features, hair brown, heavy moustache; dress, blue Melton overcoat, plaid trousers, soft felt hat, brown boots. Enamel letter dealer. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom Information to the Chief Constable, Bradford. 58.— Oewsbury ( Borough).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— JAMES HALEWOOD, alias MANSFIELD, EDDISON, and PALMA, age 24, height 5 ft. 9f in., com- plexion dark, hair black, eyes brown; dress, brown square cut jacket suit, cap. Had in his possession a number of canvasser's books, relating to photo- graphy, viz. : Eddison, Ltd., Manchester Pictorial Photo. Publishing Co., Leeds, W. Elland Leeds and Walker, Leeds. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Dewsbury. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. HAMPSHIRE. 59. — Southampton ( Borough) — Sen- tenced 24th inst. to 6 months imprisonment for stealing a bicycle — GEORGE EDWARD DAVIES, alias GEORGE POOK, CLARKE, COOK, and CHAPMAN, age 20, height 5 ft. 3i in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes dark brown, scar left side of forehead and back of right hand, abscess mark left cheek, 2 moles on chin, heart, dagger, and 3 dots tattooed on right fore- arm, dot back of right wrist, bust of woman, bird, dot and " Rose" left forearm; dress, dark cycling suit, green stockings, dark cap, brown shoes. A seaman. Previously convicted at Hay, Brecon, Haverfordwest, Tenby, and Havant. Supposed wanted elsewhere for bicycle stealing. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HEREFORDSHIRE. CO.— Ross ( County).— Sentenced to 21 days imprisonment for stealing wearing apparel— GEORGE SINCLAIR, age 29, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion swarthy, hair light brown, eyes brown, long scar left eyebrow, abscess marks back of head, wreath, 2 females, horse shoe, butterfly, dot, anchor, swallow, palm tree, thistle, " Alice," and cross swords right forearm, 2 Maltese crosses, wreath, cat's head, thistle, heart pierced with 2 daggers, shamrock, bracelet, clasped hands, bust of female and American flag left forearm; dress, old grey jacket, blue slon, old blue trousers, grey cap, lace boots. A native of Edinburgh. States he was released from Dorchester Prison, 8th Sep- tember, 1905, after undergoing 18 months im- prisonment for an offence while he was serving in the Royal Navy. Information to Supt. Marston, Ross. HER TFORDSHIRE. 61 . — Hemel Hempstead ( County).— Committed for trial at next Assizes for embezzle- ment and falsification of accounts— ERNEST IIADDON IRWIN, age 40, height 5 ft. 10i in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, moustache " dark, eyes grey. An ironmonger's cashier; native of Norwich. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hemp- stead. STAFFORDSHIRE. (]'.— Leek ( Cuunty).— Committed for trial at next Stafford Quarter Sessions, for larceny ( lodg- ings)— HENRY JAMES WARD, alias BADDLE- LEY and BROOKS, ace 26, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey, slight cast in left eye; dress, brown tweed mixture jacket, grey tweed vest, grey breeches, light grey striped overcoat, black hard felt hat, lace boots, wears gold ring, set red stone. A native of Leominster. Had in his possession a pair white kid gloves, 1 pocket book, aluminium covers, 14 small keys, 4 latch keys, a silver curb Albert, 1 George III. half- penny, 1 copper coin, Pius IX., 1 Japanese copper coin, 1 small microscope, 3 folds. Information to Supt. Gilbride, Leek. 63.— Stafford ( County).— P< manded till 1st prox., charged with beinc in possession of a gold Oriental brooch, set amethyst; 1 lady's gold ring, set 5 garnets ( 1 missing) • 1 gilded coil brooch; 1 bar brooch, cameo head thereon; 1 lava brooch, 3 heads thereon; 1 antique oval locket, with frame to hold 4 photographs; 1 lady's neck chafn with pendant; 1 pebble brooch, old, plated mount; 2 cloak clasps; 1 metal ring, set stone; 1 ledger, 9 bv 3J in., a number of leaves torn out; 1 measur- ing tape, " J. G. Graves, Division Street. Sheffield," thereon; 1 leather purse, shape tobacco oouch; 1 crocodile card and stamn case; 1 crocodile skin purse ( all supposed stolen)— FREDERICK WAT- SON ( supposed false), age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair ( inclined to curly) brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, 2 cut scars over right eye, rather long thin nose. States he is an advertisement agent; native of Cardiff. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to the Chief Constable Stafford. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 64.— C Division' — 18 » h inst., by shopbreak- ing, 39 robe skirts ( 1 black crepe- de- chine, em- broidered arcades of jet and sequins; 1 white, silver roses on mousseline de soie; 1 lace, blue velvet, trails of roses; 1 lace, gold wreaths and gold border lines; 1 white tulle, white satin bands; 1 black tulle, coloured flowers; 1 white tulle, silver sequins and coloured flowers; 1 white tulle, 2 bands of flowers printed, and gold embroidery; 1 white satin in embroidered wheat ears; 1 black tulle, embroidered gold beads and sequins; 1 white em- broidered jet beads; 1 white tulle, blue velvet, Louis XV.; 1 black tulle, hanging sequins and velvet bows; 2 black lace, embroidered jet sequins and flowers; 1 creme cloth, cut out in half circles; 1 blaize voile, embroidered white wreaths; 1 white crepe- de- chine, embroidered in gold and white flowers; 1 white tulle and pearls; 1 creme velvet in panels, hanging flowers; 1 mauve crepon, em- broidered white; 1 white satin, embroidered basket of flowers, roses on panels; 1 black ninon and velvet border, velvet flowers; 1 white tulle, em- broidered large leaves in gold and silver, and wisteria flowers; 1 white crepe- de- chin, em- broidered pom padour flowers, pink and blue; 1 black and white tulle, embroidered trail of roses; 1 white crepe- de- chin, embroidered black and white; 1 white surah, in blue velvet, embroidered flowers, blue and white; 1 black Eolienne, em- broidered black and gold feathers; 1 black lace robe,, embroidered black wreaths at bottom; 1 black mousseline de gare, embroidered in jet and chenile; 1 champaigne cloth, taffeta embroidered flowers; 1 white cloth, white mousseline de soie, let in cloth with braid; 1 fancy striped voile, blue and mauve; 1 lilac on white tulle; 1 voile, shot baze and blue, taffeta trail; 1 blue linen, embroidered white; 1 black sequin; 1 light linen): 2 black taffeta glace skirts; 33 yards ninon- de- soie; 35 yards blue chiffon; 29 yards black do.; CI yards ivory do.; 2 wooden boxes, covered green cloth, 3 ft. long, 18 in. wide, 4 in. deep; 2 long black leather straps. 65.—/? Division.— 19th inst., by burglary, a silver hunting tankard, 14 in. high, chased figures, hare and hounds, " Presented to George Keel, Esq., by members of the Cheddar Hunt, March 20th, 1850," inscribed thereon; 1 do., old- fashioned tankard, plain. 12in. high, " T. E. S." on handle; 2 do. salt cellars, on 3 feet, " T. E. S." on bottom of each; 6 silver tea spoons, Venetian pat- tern, figure of a man and gondola on handles; 1 do. sugar basin, basket pattern; 2 do. bon- bon dishes; 2 plated do.; 2 silver rings ( 1 set cameo; 1 composed of 2 mermaids entwined, set small diamonds); 10 antique patch boxes, enamelled out- side, porcelain inside ( 1 " Present from Bath"; 1 " Tunbridge Wells Walks; 1 " No Love"; 1 " No toil is pain when love's the game"; 1 two quaint figures; 1 figures representing one month before and one month after marriage; 1 " A Present from Wivelscomb; others various); 1 silver card case, " M. B." thereon; 2 carved ivory boxes containing FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 1* 06. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued )— pearl counters; 1 silver fruit knife, pearl handle in- laid silver; 6 silver desert forks, " F. E. J." there- on; a " Premier " bicycle, 22 in. frame, No. 173689, Clincher tyres, free wheel, Bowden and Crabbe brake, 18 in. handle bars, aluminium rims, rubber pedals, detachable head lock; 1 rough grey over- coat, " Marshal & Wright, 21 Barbican," on tab. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ESSEX. 66.— Southend- on- Sea ( County).— 17th inst., by shopbreaking, 4 boxes of cigars, 50 in each, marked " Telma del Prade, Habana" and " G. M. T. Cia" on lid, " Garcia Moray CA,, Ha. bana," on bands; 12 pruning knives; 12 plumber's do., buck horn handles, makers H. Hobson & H. Long & Co., Sheffield; 1 black leather money bag, 21 in. long, 2 bands stitched around ; 1 white comb; 1 clothes brush, long handle, green velvet back. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. bl. — Stroud ( County).— 12th inst., at Minchinhampton, a gold half- hunter keyless watch, No. 35689, " Wells, maker, Stroud," stamped in- side case, " G. J. W. Holloway" inside and out- side, monogram, " G. J. W. H."; a 15 ct. gold Albert chain, long links. 2 small ones following, silver sovereign case, containing £ 1, attached. Nth inst., a " Royal Enfield" bicycle, 26 or 28 in. frame, inverted lever brakes, slightly raised handle bars, Eadie fitting's, rubber pedals, Dunlop Welch tyres, 2 pump clips on back upright, " Redditch," transfer, and " Truscott, Stroud, or Gloucester " on head. Information to Supt. Biggs, Stroud. HAMPSHIRE. 6*.— Southampton ( Borough).— 22nd inst., a safety " Centaur' bicycle, 28 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, wide raised handle bars, free wheel, Christie's saddle, Palmer tyres, Bowden brake back wheel, Centaur brake front wheel, Dover gear case, rubber pedals, black enamelled, bronze lines, dent left side front fork. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. KENT. 69.— Tunbridtte Wells ( Borough).— 17th inst., a gold curb chain watch bracelet, " 4980" on fastening, with gold keyless watch, No. 12185, set 24 diamonds, open face, white dial, figure " 12 " red; 1 small silver filigree purse, containing about 10s. Information to the Chief Constable, Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 70.— Blackpool ( Borough).— bib October, 1905, a black American cloth covered box, about 24 in. long, 18 in. wide, and 15 in. deep, one strap round, addressed on 2 labels, gummed to lid, " A. G. W." in red letters at one end, containing a lady's tailor made black cloth coat, grey fur collar, lined with black and white check, 1 loose fur ( cloak) lining, covered with black silk. lst ult., 2 9 ct. gold bracelets, half dog link, and half ring pattern, fastens with jump ring and safety chains, made from an Albert, with several charms attached; 1 small gold lock; 1 dull gold brooch, set 2 rubies and 1 pearl, or 2 pearls and 1 ruby; 1 lady's 9 ct. gold half- hoop ring, set paste; 1 do., 22 ct. gold wedding ring, set 2 emeralds and 1 ruby in centre— By CUNLIFFE SLADDIN, alias PROCTOR ARMSTRONG and SWAINE. A tailor; native of Halifax. Now undergoing sentence of 12 months imprisonment for larceny and forgery at Peterborough. 71.— Blackpool ( Borough).— 9th inst.. by housebreaking, a jewel case, about 12 in. bv 7 in. by 6 in., 2 trays, red morocco leather cover, inside lined green; 1 jewel case, about 8 in. by 4 in. by 4 in., with 1 tray; 1 small cash box, covered with crimson leather has 2 divisions and receptacle for notes, containing several sovereigns, spade ace guinea, and small purse containing coins and Jubilee money; 1 near shape dark maroon leather case, containing heavy gold snake necklet, red carbuncle head and diamond eyes; 1 18 ct. gold bangle, engraved back, mounted with horse shoe, set pearls; 1 do. ( J in. wide), set row of 6 rubies and diamonds, alternating: 1 do. bracelet ( narrow), set with Scotch pebbles • 2 mourning bangles, set spray of lillies, pearls; 1 18 ct. gold bracelet, con- sisting of square engraved plates, strung with elastic; 1 antique gold bracelet, set brilliants; 1 18 ct. gold curb bracelet, padlock attached, set large carbuncle; 1 thin gold bracelet, gold heart pendant attached, set pearls and rubies; 1 large round gold brooch, red carbuncle in centre, set round with pearls; 1 round gold brooch, set dia- monds and pearls; 1 mourning brooch ( black and gold), set pearls round spray of forget- me- nots in diamonds, engraved on back, " In memory of Fanny and Mary Penketh," hair inside back of brooch; 1 gold snake brooch, old- fashioned, has 2 leaves of blue enamel and gold, pearl head; 1 fancy gold brooch, set artificial brilliants, 1 stone miss- ing, floral design; 1 small gold brooch, set Scotch cairngorms and pearls in velvet case; 1 gold Scotch lorn brooch, set cairngorms; 1 gold brooch, set moonstone; and several small gold and fancy brooches; 1 long- twisted >? old brooch; 1 small opal brooch, set brilliants; 1 antique cameo brooch, with dog carved; 1 oval garnet brooch, about the size of a shilling; 1 lady's opal and diamond mar- quise ring, large opal in centre, surrounded by 12 diamonds; 1 lady's 18 ct. signet ring, set blood- stone, " C" thereon; 1 small gold wedding ring; 1 lady's mourning ring ( black and cold), heart thereon; 1 do. 18 ct. half- hoop ring, set 3 emeralds and 2 opals; 1 lady's gold ring, representing forget- me- not, set turquoise in centre; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold ring, set emerald in centre, diamond each side; 1 thin antique gold necklet, with brooch, through which the chain passes, chain terminating in pendants, brooch and pendants beine cut- carved white stones, set rubies; 1 thin gold necklet, locket attached, with photograph of child, and hair in back; 1 thin gold necklet, with small gold heart attached, set ruby and pearls; 1 string of Oriental pearls; 1 long thick gold chain, fastened with hand, with jewel ring on finger, blue stone; 1 lady's long thin gold watch chain, close curb pattern; 2 long jet chains; 1 old gold watch chain, close pattern, long; 1 muff chain, set fancv stones; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold watch, No. 7778, gold dial, en- graved back, full plate, iewelled, " Wm. Wray & Son, 38, New Street, Birmingham," on plate; 1 Waterbury hunter watch, gold cased, " J. S. C." en graved on back, had silver link chain attached; 1 gold pendant, gold fringe to match gold brooch, marked " * " • gold charms, attached to swivel by small chains, consisting of gold pencil, set tur- quoise, seal amethyst and initials " J. B." and gold watch key; 1 carved ivorv cross; 1 imitation gold oval locket; a miniature of a lady, mounted in gold, size 2| n. by 2 in.; 1 gold pin, representing bird's head, large oval pearl hanging from beak, diamond eyes; 1 massive gold pin, large oval gold heap, studded with turquoise; 1 heavy gold chased scarf ring, engraved inside, " A Token of Grati- tude"; 2 gold masonic jewels; 1 old- fashioned gold purse; 1 old- fashioned bead purse; 1 lady's green morocco putse and card case combined, containing visiting cards of Dr. and Mrs. Sinclair Couper; 1 lady's light leather purse; 1 pair gold cuff links, white monogram, " S. C." on each; letters and marriage certificate of Dr. and Mrs. Couper; 1 thin gold buckle; 1 small silver- topped glass toilet jar, containing fancy pins, etc. 72. — Blackpool ( Borough). — 11th inst,, from a hotel, a 9 ct. gold graduated curb bracelet, plain, made from watch chain, very heavy, has gold bean charm attached; 1 lady's gold keyless watch, plain cases, white dial, black numerals, glass cracked; 1 lady's gold keyless watch, white dial, Roman figures, monogram on back " E. W."; 1 lady's 9 ct. gold long chain, fetter and curb pattern, 3 charms attached, viz.: gold pencil, gold locket with initials " M. W. from H. L.," inside is a picture and photograph, and an enamel heart, with words " May from Marjorie"; 1 lady's 15 ct. gold close link chain ( very long), had attached about 20 charms, viz.: gold postcard, " Miss Whaley, Fountain, Harrogate," on one side, and " Love from Father" on the other, a gold envelope with card inside, with " Frisie Whaley" and " Smedley, January, 1900 or 1901," a square gold match box, with " Frank " written across, gold motor car, gold cat with gold fish, gold punchinello, baby's gold rattle, gold horse, gold button hook, gold kettle with spout broken off, gold chicken, blue enamel knife, gold Japanese sign, gold clock with white face, gold cock with words " Bon Jour," gold opera glasses, and gold golf sticks, etc. Information to the Chief Constable, Blackpool. NOR THUMBERLA NO. 73.— Berwick- on- Tweed ( Borough).— 17th inst., a lance- sergeant's tunic, K. O. S. Borderers, red cloth, white cotton stripes; 2 South African medals, " Private Gullen ( J) " on edges ( 1 Queens, with 3 clasps, viz., Cape Colonv, Orange River Colony, and Johannesburg; other King's, 1901- 1902); 1 silver Geneva watch, winder on top broken; 1 lady's chain with tassel at end — Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 19, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion fair, hair hrown, eyes blue. Information to Chief Constable Nicholson, Berwick- upon- Tweed. SURREY. 71.— Earn ham ( C'i'nty).— 21st inst.. at Hind- head, a lady's gold half- hunter watch, monogram " E. A. S.' engraved on back, short gold chain and locket with grey hair inside, attached; 1 gold brooch with pendant, both set turquoise; 1 gold rine set 5 turquoise; 1 gold ring, set 2 small dia- monds, small ruby in centre; 1 do., set 5 pearls; 1 thin gold ring, set small rubies— Suspicion is at- tached to A MAN, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, pointed beard; wear- ing dark grey overcoat, black hard felt hat. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. SUSSEX ( East). 75. — Uokfield ( County).— 16th inst.. at Eridge races, an open face gold lever watch, No. 29504, maker " Dent"; 1 heavy gold chain, long double link pattern, gold pencil case attached; 1 gold open face lever watch, plain case, maker " Clarke, 1 Royal Exchange, London, E. C.," initials " I. G. P." on back; 1 gold open face lever, maker " Dent"; 1 red leather cigar case, " J. G. Philpott, Brenchley, Kent," on face, " 2nd July, 1903," in gold letters inside. Information to Supt. Criddle, TJckfield. 7f\ — Brighton ( Borough). — 20th inst.. 3 bicycles ( lst, a lady's " American," Hartford tyre back wheel, Clincher tyre front wheel, 26 jin. wheels; 1 do., " Raglan," free wheel, front rim brake, Brooks's saddle, black enamelled frame; a boy's " Juvenile," black enamelled frame, Dunlop tyre back wheel, Clincher tyre front wheel, raised handle bars)— By THREE BOYS, eldest age about 17; dress, brown overcoat, grey trousers, boots, and dark cap. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton. n.— Hastings ( Borough^.— 23rd inst.. 2 gold bracelets, fancy pattern, ring and loop alter- nately, small gold knobs on rings, snap fastening, both have safety chains; 1 small gold neckchain, small gold heart shape locket, pearl in centre; 1 lady's gold dress ring, chased, set " Ben Lomond " diamond, claw setting; 1 straight gold bar brooch, chased, 2 hearts in centre; 1 lady's long gold fine link pattern neckchain, old; 1 plain gold oval locket, photograph of lady and gentleman inside. — Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 35, short; wearing dark clothes, hard hat. Information to the Chief Constable. Hastings. WORCES TERSHIRE. 78.— Bromsgrove ( County)— 10th inst., by burglary, a silver Waltham lever watch, No. 909478, back case badly dented, out of repair; 1 pair of opera glasses, small, imitation pearl, brass mounted, in a black leather case with red lining. Information to Supt. Beal, Bromsgrove. PROPERTY RECOVERED. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 1%— York ( City).— Carvers & c., Case No. 61, 30th ult., and thief arrested. ANIMALS, fcc^ STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 80,— K Division.— 21st inst., a light bay cart gelding, 5 years, 14 hands, white star on fore- head, white stripe on nose, hair rubbed off near hip, rough coat, grizzly legs, long mane and tail, in good condition; and a tradesman's cart, painted dark green, picked out light green, near shaft cracked, fastened with leather and rivetted, both shafts have been lengthened, " S. M. Seabrook, Butlers," on off shaft. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND GLOUCES TERSHIRE. 81.— Cheltenham ( County).— 20th inst., in a field between Cheltenham and Birdlip, the body of a newly born FEMALE CHILD, fully developed, wrapped in an old apron. A verdict of wilful murder against some person or persons un- known was returned at the inquest. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. HAMPSHIRE. 82.— Alton ( County).— 18th inst., drowned at Ileadley, the body of A MAN, age about 60, length 5 ft. 5A in., hair, moustache, and beard grey; dress, grey jacket suit, white enamel collar, 2 grey military shirts, brown knitted belt, white 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1906. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND ( Wiui/ rii) - cotton pants, " 33" on waist band, grey socks, lace boots. Found in pockets, a silver watch, second hand missing, " W. Dugo " scratched inside case, silver chain attached; 1 leather purse, con- taining 2s. 5d., and a pair of spectacles. Information to Supt. James, Alton. APPREHENSIONS. 8S.— Metropolitan Police District, C Division*— HERMAN GROS, Case No. 3, 8th April, 1904. 84.— Metropolitan Police District, M Division.— ALTER THORNTON, Office No. 2498- 01, Case No. 6, 23rd ult., and sentenced at South London Sessions, 19th inst., to 21 months hard labour for larceny ( confidence trick), as John Lewis. tt— Metropolitan Police District, Y Division.— HENRY A, COX, Case No. 41, 1st December, 1905. • S6.— Anglesey, Menai Bridge ( County).— WILLIAM H. JONES, Case Mo. 94, 28th July, 190.5, and sentenced 23rd inst., to 3 months imprisonment. 87 .— Carnarvonshire, Carnarvon ( County).— THOMaS E. THOMAS, Case No. 6, 3rd February 1905. 88— Cumberland, Carlisle ( City).— Licence- holder ELIZABETH FITZGERALD, Office No. 1070- 98, Case No. 14, 8th December, 1905, and sentenced at Hawick Police Court, 23rd inst., to 7 days hard labour for failing to report. 89.- Derbyshire, Renishaw( County). — JAMES ALLEN, alia* WIGMORE, Case No. 14, 20th inst., and property recovered. 90. — Essex, Romford ( County).— ETHEL JANE AVERY, Case No. 87, 6th April, 1906. 91. — Shropshire, Wellington ( County).— MAN, Case No. 42, 23rd ult., and vest recovered. 92. — Surrey, Her sham ( County) .— ALBERT WICKS, Case No. 43, 20th; inst. 93.— Sussex ( East), Eastbourne ( Borough).— EGBERT A. BLACKWELL, Case No. 45, 9th February, 1906, and PAUL STADLER, Case No. 45, 20th inst. 94- 1Wiltshire, Swindon ( County).- JOHN WILLIAMS, Case No. 46. 20th inst., and sentenced to V8 days imprisonment. LATEST JM FORMATION APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. HAMPSHIRE. 95 — Southampton ( Borough).— For bur- glary, 23rd inst., and stealing a dark overcoat, nearly new; and a pair of black canvas yachting shoes— WALTER HENRY BATTEN, alms WALTER CHASE and WATERFORD JEFFREYS, Office No. 1399- 02, age 35, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair ( curly in front) and eyes brown, lost top of 2nd right finger, very plausible; wearing the stolen property and dark cap. Has served in the Army. May be found playing a piccolo or whistle pipe in the street or at public houses. Sentenced at Hants Assizes, 23rd November, 1904, to 12 months hard labour for burglary; has also been convicted here and at Reading and Hull. Liberated on remission, 8th October, 1905. 7969. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 96.— Hereford ( Cif/).— Vor failing to re- port— Supervisee JAMES McCARTHY, alias McARTHY, MARSHALL, FLANAGAN, and WILSON, an Irishman, Office No. 1229- 04, age 31, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes ( cast in left) blue, ring on 2nd and 4th right fingers. A porter. Sentenced at Barn- staple Quarter Sessions, 4th January, 1905, to 5 months hard labour and 2 years supervision for larceny. To be dealt with where found. Information to Chief Constable Richardson, Hereford. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BUCKINGHA MS HIRE. 97.— Aylesbury ( County\— Committed for trial at ensuing Assizes for sacrilege at Aston Clin- ton, 22nd September, 1903— JOHN O'GALLA- GHER, age 62, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion sallow, hair grey, whiskers ( pointed) and mous- tache turning grey, eyes grey; dress, dark jacket and vest, dark brown overcoat, cord trousers, cap, wears glasses. A bootmaker; has been tramping the country. States he served 13 years in the Army; has also served in the Police Force, but refuses to state where. 98.— Aylesbury ( County).- - Sentenced at Aylesbury Petty Sessions, 21st inst., to one month and 6 weeks imprisonment, respectively, for fraud — A MAN, who gave the name of CHARLES CULLEN, age 38, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, heavy moustache brown, eyes blue, left arm paralysed, crucifix on chest, tattooing both arms, wound top of head; dress, dark brown mixture jacket suit, green tie, black hard felt hat, old lace boots— A WOMAN, who gave the name of EMILY DIXON, age 29, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes grey, cut scar palm left hand; dress, brown bodice and skirt, trimmed dark green velvet, black straw hat, trimmed black ribbon, lace boots. The man ( sometimes accompanied by the woman, who represents herself as his wife) calls on Ministers of Religion, or persons connected with the Army, represents himself as an ex- sergeant of the " Q " Battery R. H. Artillery, sneaks of engagements in South Africa, and of his having won the Victoria Cross. The woman calls on persons and represents that her husband has been taken suddenly ill, and that she has been left practically destitute, and asks for money to be repaid when her husband receives his Army pension. States she was a hospital nurse; and is a native of Oxfordshire. Information to Deputy Chief Constable PitsoD, Aylesbury. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 99.— Y Division.— 24th inst.. a twin cylin- der " Rex" motor cycle, aluminium with blue lines, spring frame, 2A in. Clincher tyres, " Registered No. A. 2141 '" on plates. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSION. 100.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City). - Licence- holder MAURICE SHEEHAN, Office No. 474- 06, Case No. 25, 6th inst., and sentenced, 21st inst., to 4 weeks imprisonment, for stowing away on ship. MISSING. 10L— HARRY WELLS, Case No. 97, 27th inst. Found. List of Lloenoe Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, tor the week ending April 21st, 1906, with the results, eto. Divisions concerned Office No. NAME. Sentence. Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. G, M. D, J, K, Y. 282- 942- 00 - 01 CHAPMAN, JOHN DUNN, ARABELLA M. 7 years p. s. and yeats supn. I years p. s. G. 2313— - 02 GRAHAM, EDWARD I year h. l. G, N, Y. 1057- - 03 HAZEL, WILLIAM 1. 3 months h. l. M. 1425- - 01 HOWARD, GEORGE WM. 2. 2 months h. l. i years p. s. G. 3446- - 99 JONES, THOMAS 1 year h. l. G, H, Y. 2216— - 00 LANGTON. ALFRED J months h. l. N, X. 693- - 05 MAYES, GEORGE THOMAS 12 months h. l. G, Y. 1664- - 04 MILES, FREDERICK 12 months h. l. A, L, M. 2587- - 02 MORGAN, JOHN 2 months h. l. K, R, 2759- - QI MOSS, WILLIAM 1. 3 months h. l. 2. 14 days h. l. B, D, Y. 2887- - 01 NESTOR, FREDERICK 3 years p. s. W. 747- - 03 NORR1S, JOHN 3 months h. l. H. 1653- - 03 THOMPSON, WILLIAM 3 months h. l. G, H, J. 2038- - oc TITTMOUSE, WILLIAM 1 year h. l. E, G. 1565 — 0c WELLS, GEOKGE 6 months h. l. N. 592 - o: WILSON, HENRY 18 months h. l. N. 3394 - 0( WOOD, JAMES 2 years h. l. 18th Apr., S. L. Sess. 20th Apr., Portsmouth Qr. Sess. 21st Apr., Tower Bridge P. Ct. 16th Apr., Cierkenwell P. Ct. 19th Apr., S. L. Sess. 21st Apr., Tower Bridge P. Ct. 18th Apr., S. L. Sess. 19th Apr., Willes- den P. Ct. 17th Apr., Bromley P. Sess. 16th Apr., Westminster P. Ct. 18th Apr., Northampton P. Ct. 18th Apr., S. L. Sess. 20th Apr., S. L. Sess. 17th Apr., Greenwich P. Ct. 21st Apr., Tower Bridge P P. Ct. 14th Apr., Clerkenwell P. Ct 9th Apr., Leeds Sess. 19th Apr., S. L. Sess. 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