PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY, NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, > UNE 29, 1906 VOL. XXIII., No. 234-> 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. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, anil 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. .4 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. LT ION S. 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 us fur 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 form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in adcance. either at the office. . Yetc Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. The Space beiig limited, announcements concerning " Missing Persons" are only accepted on p ' ym° ni, but insertion in the next or any subser/ umt issue cannot be quaranteed. T/ ie charge fo'' •"> ch insertions ri f accepted) icill be liven on application THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London. S. W. NOTICE. t.— The composition of the Friday Mo. of tho " Police Gazette " will be found arranged for easy reference as fol- lows i— ( a) Regulations at top of first page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged, as far as practicable, in alphabetical order. ( o) Persons In Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. Id) 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. IDENTIFICATION OF PRISONERS. THE EDITOR requests that Chief Officers of Police, when forwarding for identification by the Metropolitan Police the Photographs and descrip- tive forms of Persons in custody, will please see that the specific offence is stated, e. g. :— Stealing £ 1,000 from bank ; stealing pair of boots from shop door ; stealing bale of silk, van unattended, & c., & c. This may often prove a ready means of recognition, and Judges have recently complained of the absence of such particulars in dealing with previous convictions. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1— Convict Supervision Office. Expiree FREDERICK J. M. McNAIR, Office No. 1562- 05, Tabular Form, lst inst., not now wanted. 2.— B Division.— Expiree FREDERICK BROOKS, Office No. .746- 03, Case Xo. 3, 22nd December, 1905, not now wanted. 3.— C Division. — For stealing £ 3 19?.— W. F. FAULKNER, a* e 34, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair ( inclined to curlv) and slight moustache dark brown, wears pince nez stoops slightly; dress, dark tweed mixture suit, bowler hat. A native of Southend- on- Sea. Warrant issued. 4.— E Division.— F<-> r stealing. 13th inst a diamond bow brooch, set 3 rows of diamonds, 8J cts., 962, rg/-/ WATSON, age 34, height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes dark, small hairy mole between left side of mouth and chin, irregular teeth; dress, pale blue muslin or silk costume, round black straw hat, trimmed faded black material, wore a dia mond pendant, open work, small platinum chain attached, carried a gilt crutch handle parasol. She calls upon jewellers, requests to be shown articles suitable for wedding presents, or represents that she is connected with a local Sunda- School and wishes to make a present, but leaves without making a purchase. 5.— N Division.— For stealing, 13th inst., a mare ( recovered)— WILLIAM WOOD, age 60 to 65, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, clean shaved, eyes blue; dress, black jacket, white pearl buttons, brown vest, pearl buttons, grey trousers, patched left knee, coloured necker- chief, brown motor cap, heavy lace boots, large nails in heels. A native of Orsett, Essex. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. A BE RDE ENS HIRE. 6.— Aberdeen (^ owty).— For fraud at Dyce, 14th inst,— GEORGE WADSWORTH, age about 20, height about 5 ft. 7 in., liair reddish, clean shaved, rather thick lips, palms of hands red; dress, brown tweed jacket suit with light stripes, bluish grey peak cap, small red tie, cycling shoes. He called on a clergyman at Dyce, repre- sented that his father was a builder at Ashton, near Wigan, and that he had been to Dundee in search of his aunt, where he was told that she had removed to Aberdeen, and at the latter place he was informed that she was now residing at Dvce. On being acquainted that his aunt was not known at Dvce, he stated he was short of cash, thereby obtained £ 1 3s. to pav his return railway fare. Is believed to be wanted at Carlisle and elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Aberdeen. BEDFORDSHIRE. 7. — Bedford ( Borough). — For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— FRANK WARBURTON, age 29. height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair brown, clean shaved, 2 front unner teeth prominent; dress, blue jacket sui: brown plaid peak cap, turned up at back, buttoned at sides, dark blue tie, lace boots, wore a double rolled gold Albert, and 2 watches. Had with him a bicycle, free wheel, black enamelled, { slated rims, mudguards, front rim brake, " Silvertown " tyres. Stated he was an advance agent for a theatrical company. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Bedford. BERKSHIRE. 8.— Walling ford ( County).— For assault, 15th inst., and using threats— HENRY COBLEY, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes dark, scar over right eye and on left cheek; dress, blue serge suit, black bowler hat. A carriage painter; native of Bradwell, Wolverton. Bucks. Absconded 19th inst, Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hearness, Wallingford. BRECONSHIRE. 9.— Crickhowell ( County).— For obtain- ing, by false pretences, at Brvnmaur, 22nd Sep- tember last, a gold wedding ring; 1 lady's gold watch : 2 silver lever watches: 2 metal watches— ISRAEL EPSTEIN, age 31, height 5 ft. 7i in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes grev. wart on right little finger. Has been employed as a labourer in coal mines. May have in his possession a Pedlar's Certificate, issued at Crickhowell, 5th September, 1905. ( See Case No. 10.) Warrant issued. 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 1906. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)- 10.— Crickhowell ( County) — For desert- ing his familv, leaving them chargeable to the Crickhowell Union— BARNETT JENKINS, a Russian Jew, age 30 to 35, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark sallow, hair ( inclined to curly) dark, whiskers and moustache dark, some- times clean shaved. A pecllar. Absconded during September, 1905, accompanied by Israel Epstein, Case No. 9. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Crickhowell. B UCKINGHA MS HIRE. 11.— Aylesbury ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— WILLIAM CLAUDE BROOMHEAD, alias G. H. LEWIS ( supposed false), age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion pale, hair and heavy moustache brown; wearing dark overcoat, black felt hat. He answers advertisements in the Exchange and Mart and other papers. Warrant issued. 12.— Aylesbury ( Co > nty . - E- c< ped from Buckinghamshire Lunatic Asylum, at Stone, 4th inst.— EDWIN GRUBB, age 42 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 7 in., hair and beard ( short) dark ( turning grey), scar back of head; dress, dark brown tweed suit, dark cap, red tie, blue worsted stockings, blucher boots, buckle across front, all marked " Bucks County Asylum," or " Bucks C. A." A tramping cabinet maker; supposed a native of Warwickshire. May be found singing in the streets, sleeping out, or at common lodging houses. He was convicted at Bucks Assizes, June, 1904, of stack firing, found to be of unsound mind and ordered to be detained during His Majesty's pleasure. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Aylesbury. CARNA R VONSHIRE. 13.— Bangor ( County).— For burglary, 18 h inst., and stealing a lady's gold necklet; 2 small gold brooches, " L " set nearls on one, and a farth- ing, set ruby— A MAN. supposed a Welshman, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 to 11 in., slight build, erect bearing, hair brown, slight moustache light, sham features; wearing dark coat and vest, dark tie, black cap. Supposed a travelling thief. Information to Deputy Constable Harris, Bangor. CHESHIRE 1 ± — Liscard ( County\— For wilful murder ( performing an illegal ooeration, thereby procur- ing abortion)— SARAH JANE MARTIN, alias PHILLIPS, age 56, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full round face, hair light brown, several front teeth missing. Supposed a native of Liverpool, where she was seen on 10th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Liscard. 15.— Hyde ( Borough).— For h on - making and stealing a silver watch ( recovered); 1 lady's silver Waltham lever watch, small gold cased guard attached; 1 gun metal watch, out of repair; 1 striped woollen shirt, turned down collar; 1 pair grey trousers; 1 light grey jacket with narrow red and green stripes— RICHARD SMITH, alias HOWARTH ( who pledged the watch, recovered, 1st inst., at Ashton- under- Lyne), age about 60, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers ( closely trimmed) and bushy eyebrows white ; wearing dark clothing and hard felt hat.— A MAN, age about 46, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., hair dark; wearing black jacket and vest, grey and black mixture cap, blue sateen shirt with white stripes. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hyde. DERBYSHIRE. MURDER. 16.— Buxton ( Ciuntv). — For muder at. Ladmanlow, 2nd inst.— PATRICK LYONS, alias CLYNES and LYNCH, age 23 or 24, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., broad set, square shoulders, com- plexion fresh, large round face, hair ( inclined to curly) and slight moustache dark, eves and eye- brows ( which meet in centre) dark, carries head downward, walks with hands in jacket pockets, speaks rather quickly; dress, dark jacket, cord vest and trousers, heavv nailed boots, usuallv wears silk muffler. A navvy; native of Clumer, Charles- town, Mayo. Absconded 6t. h inst. May be found on public works or at a farm. He left Stockport, 8th inst., accompanied bv A MAN, age 26, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown. A navvy. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. James, Buxton. 17. — Woodville ( County).— For obtaining £ 2 lis., by false pretences, at Swadlincote, 8th inst.— EDWARD HUGHES, age about 38, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion fresh, rather sunburnt, hair dark brown, short stub' moustache, eyes brown ; dress, dark grev worsted suit, slightly ribbed, grev cap, white rubber collar, shoes. He produced a letter, on paper, with Midland Railway Company ( Burton and Ashbv Light Railways), Swadlincote, near Burton- on- Irent," printed heading signed " J. Toulmin, Manager, or John Shaw, Assistant Manager," ask- ing for the money to be advanced to the assistant manager, as the bank was closed. Also wanted at Northampton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Badger, Woodville, near Burton- on- Trent. DORSETSHIRE. 18.— Poole ( County).— For deserting his wife and 3 children, leaving them chargeable to the Poole Union, 30th ult.— EDWARD THOMAS MATTHEWS, age 30, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes brov. n, large cut scar back right hand. A butcher; native of Poole. Has been employed at Godalming, Surrey, and Havant, Hants. Photograph can be seen on annlication. Warrant issued. 19 — Pools ( County)— For leaving his wife and 3 children chargeable to the Poole Union— WILLIAM MORRIS, alias HENRY JUDD, age 51 ( looks much younger), height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes blue, very large neck, star tattooed back of right hand, star in circle, female and ujnbrella right foi earm, star in circle, harp and Buffalo Bill left forearm; dress, fustian jacket, dark tweed trousers, cap. heavy lace boots. A navvy; native of Poole. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brown, Poole. 20.— Weymouth < Borough).— For larceny ( lodgings), 14th inst.— WILLIAM SIMMONDS, age about 26, height about 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fair, oval face, hair light, clean shaved: dress, blue serge suit, guernsev and cap. A labourer; native of Weymouth. Has been a domestic in the Navy. Probably accompanied by A MAN, age about 22, height 5 ft. 8 in., hair light prominent nose. May be found at low beer houses or com mon lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Weymouth. DURHAM. 2i.— Lurham 1 '• » .— F< r st » 1 ng £ 40O, 6th April, 1906 HERBERT VALENTINE NEWTON, age 26, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., com- plexion fair, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes grev; dress, blue serge or light colour tweed jacket suit. A bank manager. Absconded 15th inst. Warrant issued. Tnformation to the Deputy Chief Constable, Durham. ESSEX. 22 — Colchester ( County).— For stealing from lodgings, at Marks Tey, between 24th ult. and 6th inst., jewellery ( recovered)— FRANK LESLIE, age about 24, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion pale, hair ( inclined to curly) light brown; dress, dark grey plaid suit, red tie. Supposed a native of Putney, London. Describes himself as an actor and journalist, writes under the uon- de- plume of " Kit Carson " and " Frank Frank."— MAUD LESLIE ( supposed wife of above), age about 22, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., com- plexion dark, hair black", eves- dark, of Jewish appearance; dress, black and white striped blouse, grey skirt, blue felt hat, trimmed white roses both sides. Supposed a native of Bayswater, London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ackers, Colchester. ~ 6.— Epping ( Counts.— For stealing hail re) a " Centaur Featherweight" cross frame bicycle, upturned handle bars, left side of handle bar badly scratched and dented, felt grips, 2 inverted lever rim brakes, free wheel, black celluloid gear case, wired on tyres, black mudguard, rat trap pedals— JAMES FORREST, age about 23, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., clean shaved; dress, grey suit and cap. shoes. A jockey. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Laver, Enpin". 24.— Romford ( County).— For absconding with workhouse clothing, 13th inst.— HENRY COOPER, age 38, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, oval face, hair brown, eyes blue; wearing clothing marked " Romford Union, 231." A labourer; native of Romford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Romford. 21).— Thorpe ( County).— For stealing £' 2.*>, 20th inst.— ERNEST WALTER BOWMAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., strong build, complexion fresh, oval face, hair light brown, eyes ( large) grey, girl tattooed on right arm, of good address; dress, light grey jacket suit ( trousers slightly darker than jacket and vest), panama hat, brown boots. A licensed victualler. Has served in the Army, and for some years in South Africa, where he may endeavour to proceed, or be found at race meetings. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cowell, Thorpe- le- Soken. HAMPSHIRE. 26. — Aldershot ( C. un'y). — For stealing, 15th inst., £ 98 (£ 53 gold, £ 45 silver, in London and County Bank bags)— RONALD GOODMAN TUFFIN, age 19f, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar bridge of nose; dress, dark grey suit, cuffs on sleeves, check cap, red tie, brown shoes. A fitter's assistant. Is a deserter from the 8th Hussars. Had with him a " New Hudson" racing bicycle, No. 59609. May endeavour to leave the country. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 27.— Alton ( Count*/ V— For stealing a bicycle ( recovered)— DAVID ALEXANDER DUNBAR, age 20, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue. A native of Wood Green, London. Is an absentee from the 2nd Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment; wearing khaki uniform. Absconded from Bordon Camp, 14th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. James, Alton. HER TFORDSHIRE. 28.— Hertford ( County).— For stealing ; t gold ring— FREDERICK KNIGHT, age 35 to 40, height a ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes hazel, wore a white apron. He travels the country and hawks floor cloth from a four- wheeled van. Accompanied by another Man. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Foster, Hertford. 29 .— Hitchin ( County).— For stealing, 12th inst., at Weston, a silk handkerchief; and £ 8—• PRISCILLA ALLEN, alias MANNING, age 33, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes ( supposed) hazel, thin lips, constantly biting her finger nails; dress, dark fawn colour three- quarter length coat, black dress, black silk neckerchief, white sailor hat, wore several gold lings. A native of Bramnton, Hunts. Absconded 12th inst. Accompanied by A MAN, age 20, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in. For several years she has travelled the country in a van, and attended fairs with swings, roundabouts, & c. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Hitchin. 30.— Ware ( County).— For stealing, 2Kh ult., at Great Amwell, a ladv's gold ring, set 3 large sapphires and 4 small diamonds A MAN, age 30 to 40, height about 5 ft. 8 in., good build, com- plexion, hair, and heavv moustache dark; dress, grev suit and cap. Warrant issued. 31.— Ware ( County). — For stealing from his lodgings, 16th inst., a canvas waist belt, red and yellow stripes; 1 lady's old silver Geneva watch, chased back, plain dial, glass missing, " C. Street " stamped inside case, curb pattern Albert, small stone, Bible, and silver compass attached; 1 plain steel chain, small oval red cardboard box, " Salvation Armv Self- Denial " thereon, con- taining 9s.— ROBERT THOMAS TlILDrTCH, alias MARK DORRINGTON, ALBERT MACKENZIE, ALBERT WATSON, and BERT ALBERT, Office No. 1034- 04, age 24, heights ft. 3] in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grev, scar right wrist: dress, dark grey jacket suit and cap, dark tie, light lace boots, a piece of ribbon sewn on breast of waist- coat. A ship's cook; native of Great Warley. Essex. He travels from town to town, calls at Salvation Army meetings, states he is a member, and belongs to the band, obtains lodgings for one night, commits a larceny, and decamos. Sen- tenced at Aylesbury Assizes, 1st February, 1905, to 18 months hard labour for larceny. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Duke, Ware. FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 1906. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAIT OF A PERSON WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 32.— H Division.— For stealing a cheque for £ 140 15s. 4d., 22nd November, 1905— THOMAS GRINTER, age 21, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, hair light; dress, bkie serge suit, cap. A clerk; native of Leytonstone, Essex. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded tc> the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard. S. W. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)- KENT. 33.— Canterbury { County).— For stealing a new nlaid terra cotta silk handkerchief, 15th inst., at Heme— JAMES WOOD, alias FRED PHILLIPS and JAMES PHILPOTT, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair and moustache brown, burns on neck and arms, piece out of bottom of left ear. A painter; was discharged for misconduct from the Army Service Corns at Alder- shot. Sentenced at Winchester to 6 months im- prisonment for stealing a bicycle. He took lodg- ing and absconded 15th inst., with the above article. May seek employment on a farm or be found at a casual ward. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jacobs, Canterbury. 34. — Chatham ( County). — For deserting their wives and families, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Medway Union— WILLIAM CONGRAM, age 35, height 5 ft. 7i in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue.— JOSEPH STATIIERS, age 37, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, cast in one eye, sailor left forearm; dress, dark tweed clothes and cap. — WALTER WILLIAM HARPER, age 38, height 5 ft. llg in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, bunch of flowers, 2 females, and rose left forearm; dress, dark suit.— GEORGE PARFITT, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar on cheek and forehead, pock marked. Warrants issued. Information to Inspector Pritchard. Chatham. 35.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— For stealing £ 3, 26th inst.— PATRICK MURPHY, alias WILLIAM MURPHY, an Irishman, age 17, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., square build, full face, one front upper tooth missing, small cut on left big toe, slightly lame; dress, black pilot jacket, velvet collar, blue guernsey, " J. W." or " W." thereon, grey trousers with dark stripe, blue cap with yellow lining, low shoes. He came from Deal, 5th inst., and appeared to have been tramping the country, was then wearing khaki trousers, militarv shirt, No. 5679 E. K., pants marked " W," socks marked " R. G. A." He obtained employment on a fishing smack, and absconded 26th inst. Stated he had been employed in a coal mine at Leeds, and expressed his intention of going to Slieerness or Holyhead with a view of returning to Ireland. Mav be found at harbours, barracks, & c. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable. Ramsgate. KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE. 36.— Dalbeattie ( County).— For stealing, 3rd or 4th ult., a camera, & c. ( recovered)— JOHN PAUL, age 38 to 40, height about 5 ft. 7 in., com plexion fresh, round face, hair dark brown ( turn- ing grey), moustache reddish; dress, black suit, black tie, hard felt hat. He obtained the camera on loan and disposed of it. A photographer or photographer's canvasser, stated he belonged to Glasgow. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Kirkcud- bright. LANARKSHIRE. 37.— Glasgow ( City).— For failing to report - Licence- holder JAMES MUIRHEAD, alias PETER SMITH, and " SCOTCH JAMIE" or " J1MMIE," Office No. 48736, age 52, height 5 ft. 4i in., complexion fresh, pock marked, hair ( bald) light brown, eyes blue. A joiner; native of Edin- burgh. Of somewhat horsey appearance. He is a very expert housebreaker, and is now supposed to be engaged in that crime. Has served five terms of penal servitude, and has been convicted in Belfast, London, Edinburgh, and Glasgow; is also known in Liverpool. Sentenced at Edinburgh High Court, 26th October, 1903, to 3 years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 1st February last. To be dealt with where found. He may be accompanied by THOMAS RICE REID, S. C. R., No. 728- 01; and GEORGE ROBERTSON, alias EDWARD MIT- CHELL, S. C. R., No. 496- 06, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, very bald, slight moustache light brown, eyes grey, bust of female in red and blue ink, heart, wreath, " L. B." on left forearm. A caulker; native of Greenock. Has been twice convicted of housebreaking. They are also wanted for failing to report. Information to the Chief Constable, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 38.— Liverpool ( City) — For embezzlement — ANDREW HYSLOP, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., well built, complexion fair, hair and mous- tache light. Absconded 19th inst. Warrant issued. 39. — Liverpool ( City). — Supervisee WILLIAM HAMILTON, Office No. 841- 06, Case No. 28, 15th insf., not now wanted, having reported here. 40. — Liverpool ( City). — I or obtaining money by false pretences, 13th inst.— JOHN DAVIES, alias JONES, SMITH, WILSON, & c., age 26 to 28, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion sallow, hair dark, clean shaved, twists mouth and shows right side of lower jaw, broad country accent at times; dress, dark grey jacket and trousers, fancy vest, plum blue rough cloth with small brown stain in centre, narrow dark green knot tie, fawn check cap, brown boots, may have with him a black overcoat with velvet collar. He calls on persons and obtains loans on the pretence that he has presents for them from friends abroad, but is un- able to get his luggage, as he has been robbed of his loose cash during the voyage. ( See Portrait, Case No. 32, 25th ult.) Is also wanted at St. Helens and Birkenhead. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. 41.— Manchester ( City).— For converting to his own use £ 160, entrusted to him on 7th February, 1905 — JAMES LESLIE ARM- STRONG, age 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., com- plexion pale, hair ( inclined to curl) light, thin moustache ( waxed), eyes blue, impediment in speech; dress, usually black frock coat suit, silk hat. A native of Leeds. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. W.— Wigan ( Borough).— For failing to re- port— Licence- holder GEORGE BENSON, alios JOHN BOLTON and THOMAS BINNS, Office No. 985- 98, age 53, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) brown, eyes light blue, burn scar left cheek, nose inclines to left. A blacksmith; native of Leeds. Sentenced at Leeds City Sessions, 7th April, 1902, to 5 years penal servitude for warehousbreaking. Licenced 9th January, 1906. E U c 210. To be dealt with where found. ( See Case No. 96, 15th inst.) Information to the Chief Constable, Wigan. LINCOLNSHIRE. 43— Grimsby ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 7 7s. 6d. by false pretences, 1st inst.— J. COLLINS, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., stout build, complexion and hair dark, clean shaved, full round face, upper teeth artificial and badly fitted; dress, dark jacket and vest, fawn colour three- quarter length overcoat, black hard felt hat. He represented himself as an agent for the Trades Directory, published in London, obtained money for insertion of advertisements therein, gave a receipt, signed " J. Collins." Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Grimsby. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 44 — Newport ( Borough).— For failing to report— Licence- holder MICHAEL CLARKE, an Irishman, Office No. 190- 06, age 38, height 5 ft. in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes light blue, cut scar above right eyebrow, mole right of nose, scar left cheek bone, moles on right forearm. A painter. Sentenced at Wilts Assizes, 26th October, 1903, to 3 years penal servitude for arson. Licenced 3rd February last, d 499. Was last heard of at Tredegar, Monmouthshire, and is believed to be tramping the country, staying in casual wards and workhouses. To be dealt witb where found. Information to the Head Constable, Newport. NORFOLK. 45.— Norwich ( Citvy— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— LOUISA RIDGE- WELL, alias ALICE CLARK and KATE GARDENER, Office No. S 3370 ( Case No. 26, 15th inst.), age 22, height 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, verv full bust, small waist; dress, black bodice ( transparent square of lace in front) and skirt, black silk sash, dark gre- tweed three- o^ arter length jacket, rather large black velvet hat, trimmed white silk ribbon with large and small black spots, wears a silver colour harp shape brooch. She obtained credit by stating she was employed as a hotel waitress. Absconded 21st inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Winch, Norwich. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 46.— Northampton ( Borough).— For em- bezzlement, 14th April last— SIDNEY DOBBS. age 32, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache dark, cut scar under left eye; dress, ~ rey mixture tweed suit, hard felt hat. He was employed as canvasser to a Clothing and Supply Co. Absconded 30th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Northamp- ton. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 47.— Mansfield ( County). - For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— JOHN STEVENS, alias BARGH, FRISBY, LOWE, WOODWARD, & c., age 32, height 5 ft. 5i in., complexion fresh, sunburnt, hair ( turning grey, short) dark brown, eyes blue; dress, dark jacket, black cardigan jacket, grey trousers, red and green silk muffler, dark cap, heavy nailed boots. A native of Whittington Moor, near Chesterfield. Stated he was a bricklayer, employed at a local colliery. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hensley, Mansfield. 48.— Newark ( County).— For failing to re- port— Supervisee JOHN WILLIAM BINKS, alias FREDERICK GILBERT, Office No. 973- 97, age 23, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar under right eye and on right of upper lip, sailor and anchor right forearm. A porter; native of Western Australia. Sentenced at Nottingham City Sessions, 28th September, 1905, to 8 months hard labour and 1 year super- vision for warehousebreaking. Liberated on re- mission, 12th May, 1906. 1506. To be dealt with where found. Information to Supt. Sills, Newark. SHROPSHIRE. 49. — Oswestry ( County). — For stealing ( bailee), 16th March, at Petton, a silver lever watch, maker, " Grosvenor Ellesmere " on dial— J. DAVIES ( supposed false), age about 50, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair ( turning grey) brown, slight moustache sandy; dress, light shab dust coat, dark jacket and trousers, black hard hat. Carried a black bag, containing tools, kc. He calls at houses, represents that he is employed by a watch maker in the district, obtains watches, Ac., for repairs. Warrant issued. :. 0.— Oswestry ( County).— For failing to report— Supervisee THOMAS HOPLEY, alias OAKLEY, Office No. 16Q5- 01, age 49, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion pale, hair ( thin) brown ( turning srev}, eyes grey. A labourer; native of Longton, Staffs. Sentenced at Hereford County Sessions, 17th October, 1904, to 18 months hard labour, and 7 years supervision for larceny. Liberated on re- mission, 17th January last. Has also been con- victed at Longton, Alcester, Stafford, Stone, Crewe, West Bromwich, Stroud, and Burslem. To be dealt with where found. Information to Supt. Ferris, Oswestry. 51— Whitchurch ( County).— For stealing at Hinton Farm, near Whitchurch, 10th inst., a dark mixture jacket— JOHN SLACK, age about 4 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 1906 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continutdj— 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, red face, hair and slight moustache light brown, large features, awkward " ait, leans forward when walking, scar left side neck; dress, blue slop jacket, cord vest and trousers, light cap, strong boots. A labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Edge, Whitchurch. SUFFOLK ( East). 5.'.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For stealing £ 2 6s., 25th inst.— GEORGE SHORTHOUSE, age 24i, height 6 ft. 3 in., weight 14J stones, com- plexion fair, hair light brown, heavy moustache dark brown, eyes grey blue, large mole right calf, " G" tattooed lower part of right leg, " S " on lower part of left leg. A native of Walworth, London. — RALPH JAMES HENRY NICHOLLS, age 25, height 5 ft. 11 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, " R" tattooed on left forearm. A native of Paddington. Both are gunners of the Royal Horse Artillery. Nicholls is believed to be wearing uniform.— ALICE McFADDEN, alias SHORTHOUSE, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., slight build, com- plexion fresh, hair brown, prominent cheek bones; dress, lavender colour dress, trimmed same colour braid, green blouse, screen hat trimmed ivy, buckle on top, brown boots. Had in her possession a brown dress and long black waterproof jacket. A native of Ipswich. Associates with loose women. Warrant iss* ed. Information to Lieut.- Colonel Russell, Chief Constable, Ipswich. SURREY. MURDER. 53.— Farnham ( County).— For murder at Camberley, 11th inst.— A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 to 7 in., rather stout build, com- plexion fresh, round face, red cheeks, hair and eyes dark, red nose, thick neck; wearing brown three- quarter length coat, brown cap. Appearance of a labourer. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. WILTSHIRE. 51.— Chippenham ( County).— For obtain- ing food and lodgings by false pretences on 8th, 9th, and 10th inst. — W. ADAMS ( sup- posed false), age about 30, height afaout 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, complexion dark, hair, moustache, and eyes dark brown; dress, navy blue suit, black hard felt hat, brown boots. Had in his possession a dark grey overcoat. He represented that he was a traveller for a firm of cigar and cigarette manufacturers at Nottingham. Stayed at a Temperance Hotel and induced the proprietor to cash a cheque, signed E. Mason, pay- able to W. Adams, on the Union of London and Smith's Bank, Derby Branch. The cheque has been identified as one from a book recently lost by a customer of the above bank. Absconded 10th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Daly, Chippenham. WORCES TERSHIRE. 55. — Redditch ( County). — For obtaining money by worthless cheques— PHILIP HERBERT LETCHFORD, age about 40 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion sunburnt, hair ( tinged with grey over ears) and moustache dark, eyes ( small and shifty) light blue, walks erect, palms of hands rough and skin cracked, stubby finger nails; dress, navy blue jacket, white vest with blue stripes, dark trousers with blue stripes, straw hat, box kid leather boots. Carried an ebony stick, silver mounted, " H. P. Letch- ford " engraved thereon. Stated he had just re- turned from Sydney, Australia, where he had been a hotel proprietor. Had in his possession a cheque book, issued by the Broad Street Branch of the Birmingham District and Counties Banking Co., Ltd., cheques Nos. A. 007640 to A. 007660. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hayes, Redditch. 56.— Worcester ( City).— For uttering a forged cheque for £ 8, on the Birmingham District and Counties Banking Co., Ltd., Dudley Branch, 21st ult.— JOHN THEODORE, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark. A native of Brades, near Tip- ton, Staffs. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). ol.— Guishorough ( County).— On com- mitment warrant for non- payment of £ 1 0s. 6d. fine and costs imposed for keeping a dog without a licence— BENJAMIN MARSHALL, age about 22, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion swarthy, hair black, slight moustache dark, part of right thumb missing; dress, dark coat and vest, brown cord trousers, tight fitting:. Supposed a native of Kent. He travels the country with 2 large vans, " Benjamin Marshall, Licenced Hawkers, Seven- oaks, Kent," on one, 3 horses ( 2 grey, 1 dark brown), a red lurcher dog, and a black and white terrier. Is accompanied by a MAN, ape about 25, tall and dark; 2 Women; and 3 or 4 Children. Sells brushes, & c. Information to Sunt. Rose, Guisborough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 58.— Pontefract ( County).— On commit- ment warrant for deserting his wife and family— JAMES K1RKHAM, age 44, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, blue dot over left temple. A miner; native of Madeley, Salop. Is well known in the West Riding Mining Districts. Information to Supt. Hollis, Pontefract. 59.— Bradford ( City).— For obtaining, by a forged request, 1st inst., a cheque book, con- taining 30 cheques, Nos. C. 070,081 to C 070,110, inclusive, from the Bradford District Bank ( Com- mercial Bank Branch)— R. THOMPSON, age 23 to 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, sharp features, hair brown, slight moustache light, wart on left middle finger, of smart appearance; dress, grey lounge suit, black hat. He represented himself as a corn dealer's traveller. He also ob- tained, by worthless cheaues, a 9 ct. gold bracelet, chased and plain link alternately, padlock fastener, a 9 ct. gold single Albert, and a pair of glace kid boots with toe caps. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bradford. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. HAMPSHIRE. 60.— Aldershot ( County).— Committed for trial at Hants Assizes, 6th prox., for forgery and uttering— GEORGE PAYNE, olios HUGH FIN- LAY and EDWARD HUGHES, Office No. 3204- 00, Case No. 13, 22nd inst., age 38, height 5 ft. in., complexion pale, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, scar on left cheek and left thumb. A traveller; native of Trinidad. Ob- tained food and lodgings by a forged request, pur- porting to be written by the pastor of a church in the district. Had in his possession 3 testimonials, one of which was on paper, headed, " The Midland Railway Company ( Burton & Ashby Light Rail- ways), Swadlincote, near Burton- on- Trent," signed " James Toulmin, Manager." Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. bl.— Ringwood ( County).— Committed for trial at Hants Assizes, 6th prox., for burglary— Licence- holder THOMAS LANE, alias HENRY COPE, JOHN WHITE, and THOMAS JOHN- SON, Office No. 707- 01 ( ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR 70, Figure 17), age 50, height 5 ft. in., com- plexion 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 bricklayer; native of Bir- mingham. Sentenced at Warwick County Ses- sions, 20th October, 1903, to 3 vears penal servi- tude for housebreaking. Found in his possession a pawn ticket, relating to a silver English lever watch, No. 18833, open face, " Improved Patent" on dial, " 778 B " scratched inside outer case, gold hands, very plain numerals, pledged with H. J. Tuson & Son, 118 Holdenhurst Road, Bourne- mouth. Information to Supt. Mayes, Ringwood. NORFOLK. 62. — Terrington ( County). — Remanded till 2nd prox., charged with stealing a cash box; £ 13; and a quantity of postage stamps— HENRY CAIRNS, age 34, height 5 ft. 10i in., round shoulders, complexion sallow, hair light brown, eyes grey, abscess scar on chest; dress, dark grey jacket and trousers, light grey vest, new dark green silk neckerchief, grey and green mixture cap, lace boots. A cycle fitter. Supposed previously con- victed and wanted elsewhere.— THOMAS PAL- FREY, age 33, height 5 ft. 7^ in., complexion fresh, hair ginger, eyes blue, operation performed on right elbow for diseased bone; dress, black jacket and vest, blue trousers, blue mixture silk neckerchief, hard hat, lace boots. A bill poster. Both supposed natives of Birmingham. Photographs may be seen on application. Information to Supt. Flint, Terrington. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 63.- C Division.— 20th inst., from a hotel, 7 brooches ( 1 set large sapphire, small rubies around; 1 set large round diamond with emeralds, of floral pattern, in centre; 1 walking stick shape, curved top, set small brilliants; 1 shape of nail, set small diamonds, sapphire head; 1 do. pearl head; 2 small safety pins); 1 dog collar necklet, composed of 17 or 18 rows of pearls, large diamond front piece with pearl and solitaire diamond, Louis XVI. clasp of small diamonds; 12 rings ( 1 set square emerald, 2 rows of small diamonds round edge, Louis XVI. style; 1 set square emerald, with pear shape diamond at each end; 1 set heart shape emerald, row of small diamonds around, Louis XVI. bow knot attached : 1 set long diamond in centre, with long emerald each side; 1 large round sapphire, row of diamonds around; 1 set large single stone diamond; 1 do., set in platinum; 1 set large pearl; 1 half hoop, set large pearl and small diamonds; 1 do., set small pearl; 1 do., set 3 pearls ( 1 pink, 1 white, 1 black); 1 marquise, set small diamonds, rubies and sapphires to imitate antique ring; 1 platinum band, set 3 small dia- monds, with large pear shape diamond drop). 64.— E Division.— 22nd inst., 10 rings ( 2 large solitaire diamond, marked " W. H. A., E. A. B."; 1 do., " W. H. A., H. R. T."; 1 3- stone, large emerald centre, diamond each side; 1 do., large ruby centre, diamond each side; 1 do., small ruby centre, diamond each side; 1 cluster, large turquoise centre, surrounded with diamonds; 1 do., large emerald centre, surrounded with diamonds; 1 double half hoop, 4 large diamonds each row; 1 marquise, set 9 large diamonds). Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 65. — Reading ( Borough). — 19th inst., by burglary, a lady's gold watch, gold face, plain back, " A. S." engraved thereon; 1 do. gold Albert, 2 tassels attached; 1 do. gold neck chain, about 17 in. long; 1 gold brooch, round centre, straight ends; 1 gold safety pin brooch, set 2 or 3 seed pearls; 1 gold bracelet; 1 gold plain bracelet; 1 silver band, gilded over, gold fastening: 1 gold chatelaine with gun metal; 1 plain gold locket, en- graved " A. S.," containing photographs of a man and little girl, small gold fish, and a gold pencil case, in shape of trumpet, attached— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair dark; dress, brown jacket suit, tight fitting trousers, black bowler hat, of Jewish ap- pearance, carried a brown leather hand bag, about 18 in. long, rather worn. 66.— Reading ( Borough). — 20th inst., a painter's white blouse; 1 hacking knife; 1 2 ft. rule; 1 pallet knife ; 1 hammer; 1 trowel, marked " H. T."; and 1 stopping knife— Suspicon is at- tached to A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair and slight moustache brown, inclined to squint, London accent; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, spotted with paint, khaki trousers, drab cap, heavy boots. He obtained employment at the Assize Courts for a few days and absconded 20th inst. Information to Capt. Henderson, Chief Con- stable, Reading. 67.— Windsor ( Borough).— 23rd inst., a lady's 1904 " Raleigh " bicycle, No. 573, free wheel, plated rims, Warwick tyres, 2 rim brakes, 24 in. frames, upturned handle bar, rubber pedals, 2 transfers, " Raleigh Cvcle Co., Nottingham," and " C. King & Co., St. Leonards Road, Wind- sor," small hole in gear case, 1 cord of dress guard broken, small piece broken off front mudguard. Information to the Chief Constable, Windsor. HAMPSHIRE. 68.— Aldershot ( County).— 18th inst., a Rudge- Whit worth " Crescent 60" bicycle, No. 296439 or 296434, enamelled black, plated rims, 25 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, straight handle bars, 2 rim brakes with 1 lever, rubber pedals, mud- guards to both wheels, step on right side, bell, small oil lamp, and tool bag attached — By SAMUEL JAMES READ, age 20, height 5 ft. 61 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, " P. Hagon and S. J. Read " on scroll left fore- arm ; dress, blue serge suit, small blue cap, military boots. An absentee from the 1st Dragoon Guards. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. HER TFORDSHIRE. 69. — Watford ( County). — 19th inst., a " Standard" Rudge Whitworth bicycle, No. 248870, black enamelled, free wheel, 80 gear, plated rims, " Kingfisher" lamp, Birmingham make. Information to Supt. Wood, Watford. TUESDAY, JULY 17, 1906. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOLEN fcorUinued )— 70 - St. Albans ( City).-- 22nd iast., by shopbreaking, a " New Century" bicycle, 28 in. wheels, 24 in. frame, " Eadie " fittings, 2 transfers, second- hand pillar, seat, and saddle, " No. 37459 " on crown; a Rudge Whitworth bicycle, " No. .335908" thereon, 28 in. wheels, 23 in. frame; 1 nair horn goggles; 2 pairs leather do.; 1 " National" saddle; 4 bicycle inner tubes; 12 con- tinental beaded covers; 24 black iron cycle carriers; 2 grey cyclists' capes; 12 electric accumu- lators ; 2 electro- plated bicycle bells; 1 new plated saddle pillar, 1 in. stem, $ in. top; 1 small leather hand bag; and about £ 2. Information to the Head Constable, St. Albans. ISLE OF WIGHT. 71.— Newport ( County).— Mh inst., from boarding houses, a lady's 18 ct. haylf hoop ring, set 5 emeralds, slight flaw in centre emerald; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold ring, set 3 diamonds, claw- setting ; 1 gold curb chain bracelet, fastens with padlock; 1 lady's single stone diamond ring, claw setting; 1 lady's half hoop diamond ring, set 5 stones, claw setting. 12th inst., 2 ladies' half hoop gold rings, each set 5 diamonds, 1 slightly larger than other, with 1 stone missing; 1 do., set 5 emeralds. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Galla- way, Newport. KENT. 72- Tun bridge Wells ( Bor< mgh).- 21st inst., a " Raglan Model A " bicycle, 26 in. frame, . enamelled dark green with gold lines, extra stay on head, free wheel, Dunlop tyres, Brooks's saddle, dropped handle bars, 2 rim brakes, rubber pedals, partially plated rims, bell, no lamp, dark green . vulcanite pump attached, No. A 12771 ; a bicycle, . enamelled black, plated rims and spokes, " Croy- don " tyres, 2 Harford rim brakes, free wheel, bell, plated lamp, plated pump, mudguards, 24 in. iframe, " Gough " saddle, nearly new. Information to the Chief Constable, Tunbridge ' Wells. LANCASHIRE. £ 10 REWARD. 73. — Kirkham ( County). — 25th or 26th inst., at St. Annes- on- the Sea, a diamond brooch, crescent and bar pattern; 1 gold diamond ring, circle of diamonds, ruby in centre; 1 gold diamond and turquoise ring, 3 diamonds and 2 turquoise; 1 gold diamond and opal ring, 2 diamonds and 1 opal in centre; 1 silver hair pin box, about 4 in. long, 2i in. wide; and a purse containing lis. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Eli Dalton, Regent Villa, Headingly, Leeds, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves ; and the recovery of the nroperty, or in proportion ito the amount of propertv recovered. Information to Supt. Ormerod, Kirkham. 74. — St. Helens ( Borough*.— IV h o 21st inst., 13 metal watches, keyless, marked T. G." on dial; 8 metal keyless watches: 12 silk handkerchiefs, various colours, sizes and patterns; and 10s.; 6 pairs blue hose: 2 pairs braces, " Peter Grundy, Clothier, St. Helens" on back; 16 silk handkerchiefs, various colours, sizes and patterns; 6 vests ( second- hand); 1 pair brown cord trousers; 2 Union shirts, " Peter Grundy, St. Helens," oil back; 2 cotton do., " Peter Grundy, St. Helens" on back; 1 dark • tweed vest; 2 oairs of boy's blue serge knickers; 6 cotton mufflers ( strined); 6 pairs drab cord trousers; 2 pairs of Swansdown drawers; 1 pair of boy's black serge knickers; 2 black vicuna jackets and vests; 8 pairs of boots; 1 nair of drawers; 1 shirt; 1 frock ; 1 pair boots; 1 shirt; 1 blue jacket: 1 dress piece: 1 set of bed valances; ] night dress; 1 jacket and vest: 1 vest: 1 table cover; 1 shawl: 1 table cloth ; 1 apron. Thieves left behind a jacket and vest, shirt, 2 pairs of boots, 2 knives, .- and a suet chopper. Information to the Chief Constable, St. Helens. NO TTINGHA MS HIRE. 75.— Nottingham ( County\— 22nd ins-, from Trent Bridge cricket ground, a safety bicyclc, black enamelled, black rims, 2 inverted lever brakes, green grips, lighting up table right grin. 25 in. frame, rat trap pedals, " National " saddle, Palmer tyres, nearlv new, 84 gear, flat handle bar, transfer, " Camps, Gertrude Road, West Bridgford," " The Bridgford " on bottom rail, steel mudguards— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 22 to 26, height 5 ft, 3 or 4 in.; dress, dark suit, • straw hat. Information to Dcputv Chief Constable Harrop, ' Nottingham. SHROPSHIRE. 76.— Oswestry ( County).— A pair of old fashioned silver plated Sheffield snuffers, points bent; and an ash tray, about 10 in. bv 4 in., silver worn off in places, raised beaded pattern around edge. Information to Supt. Lewis, Oswestry. SUFFOLK ( East). 77.— Ipswich ( County).— 18th inst., at Cod- denham, a bicycle, No. 31100, black enamelled, lined white, 28 in. frame, plated rims and spokes, 2 inverted lever rod brakes, Dunlop tyres ( back one nearly new), half in. pitch roller chain, rubber pedals, 7 in. cranks,' slightly raised handle bar, brown triangular tool bag under seat, 2 lamp brackets, one on right fork, maker Stannard, Stow- market, " Anglian" in gold letters on head. Information to Supt. Taylor, County Police Office, Ipswich. SURREY. l&.— Chertsey ( County). — 25th inst., at Weybridge, a free wheel bicycle, 26 in. frame, en- amelled black, upturned handle bars, inverted lever Bowden brake to back wheel, acts from left side, Clincher A Won tandem tyres, large black leather gear case, celluloid centre showing part of wheel, 84 gear, extra long and wide shell mud- guards, Lucas black carrier over back wheel, new B. S. A. fittings, built on old frame, plain rubber pedals. 7$.— Chertsey ( County\ 26th inst., at Egham, a large old- fashioned gold brooch, set rubies; 1 gold bar brooch, filigree work; 1 pair gold drop earrings; and £ 3 10s. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( East). 80.— Uckfield ( County).— Between 5th and 16th inst., at Crelash Waldron, a rose shape pen- dant, mounted on platinum and gold, centre bril- liant surrounded by 8 onals and brilliants, and 4 small rubies. Information to Supt. Criddle, Uckfield. Si.— Eastbourne ( Bnrmiqh).— 12th inst., by burglary, a plain white metal or silver- plated frame of preserve dish, chased handle, oval; 1 plain plated mustard pot; 1 plated tray and lid of a marmalade glass ( plain); 1 pair of plated sugar tongs; 1 plated sugar bowl and sifter, fluted top. 14th inst., a lady's gold keyless watch, white dial, black figures, plain back, " M. R." in mono- gram, on inside of case, with a long gold neck- chain, long link pattern, attached; 1 lady's gold marquise ling, 4 diamonds across and several dia- monds at ends; 1 gold horse shoe brooch, set rubies and pearls at intervals; 1 gold treble cleft key pattern brooch, leaf at bottom, with ruby in centre, and diamond each side: 1 gold bar brooch, set rubies and pearls— Bv A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., thin face, moustache ( ragged) dark, wore gold eye- glasses; dress, light grey suit. loth inst., an 18 ct. cola keyless half hunter watch, makers, Ashley, Clerkenwell, plain cases with monogram, " G. H. H." inscription on inside case, " George Herbert Higgins, from his father and mother, Deer. 10th, 1899," with a gentleman's 18 ct. gold chain fetter, link pattern, with running swivel, attached. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. WORGES TERSHIRE. S2.— B^ omsgrove C-" « « ', y).— 24th inst,, by housebreaking, a rose leaf brooch, set dia- monds ; 1 sapphire and diamond crescent brooch ; 1 brooch, true lovers' knot; 1 swallow diamond brooch ( 1 stone missing"* • 1 small gold horse shoe charm, with ruby for nail: 1 silver slioper charm : 1 antique blue enamel marquise ring, set rubv in centre, surrounded with diamonds ( 3 or 4 missing"* : 1 sapphire ring, large stone, claw setting, rather worn; 1 small rubv ring, claw setting • 1 gold chain bracelet, cable pattern, with padlock and safety chain broken: 1 " un metal bracelet, with coins attached: 1 silver chatelaine bracelet, marked " M. Eastlake " and " M. E. " on some of the articles: 1 Indian silver watch, with chased Indian gods; 1 white metal heart shape trinket case: 1 crocodile purse, silver mounted: 1 tea snoon, plated, " Fase A- Co., Oxford St.," thereon: 1 dessertspoon. " Oetzmann &• Co." thereon. Information to Supt. Beal, Bromsgrove. YOQKSHfRir ( West Riding). 83. — Keiahfpy ( County). — Between 17th and 18th inst., by burglary, at St. Ives Hall, Harden, near Bingley, a lady's embossed old- fashioned silver gilt watch, 2 birds in embroidered silk inside case; 2 gold watches ( old- fashioned), with graduated gold curb chains attached ( 1 with antique steel seal); 1 small 2- pronged gold fork, with figure of dancing girl holding a tambourine as handle; 1 gold snuff box, " P" in diamonds, surrounded by diamonds on top, and inscribed as " Presented by the Kinc of Portugal to Captain Crispin, R. N."; 1 gold casket, inscribed, Pre- sented to Mr. Ferrand by the Protestants of Ulster "; 5 or 6 old silver coins ( 1 of Irish coinage, having King's head in triangle); 1 5- guinea piece, " William and Mary"; 1 £ 5 piece, " Queen Victoria "; 4 spade guineas ( 1 with hole and ring attached, and 3 half- guineas); 1 gold ring, set with topaz, inscribed, " In Memory of Col. Skelton"; 2 signet rings ( 1 onyx, with Arms, a chevron, between 3 Fleur- De- Lis, the other a blood stone, with crest); 1 silver ( 1903) Coronation medal and gold do.; 1 Jubilee ( 1887) silver medal; 1 Jubilee ( 1897) gold medal; and 1 Jubilee ( 1897) silver medal, all struck off at the mint; 1 oblong embossed silver snuff box, figured, about 5A in. by 2 in. by 2 in.; 1 gold snuff box, with crest, arm holding a battle axe; 1 silver gilt snuff box, em- bossed, with round ends; 1 old- fashioned long plain silver spoon, with " W. F." engraved on handle; 1 pierced silver rim from a magnifying glass, with embossed handle; 1 pair gold eye- glasses, opening flat and folds over with small miniature of lady at back; bunch of 6 or 8 old seals, engraved with arms or crests ( 1 of them a large amethyst seal, engraved with coat of arms); and a fold compass, 2 in. in diameter. Information to Supt. Tebbutt, Keighley. PROPERTY RECOVERED. BUCKINGHA MS HI RE. Si.— High Wycombe ( Borough).— Silver ewer. Case No. 64, 12th January last. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE OISTRIC 7 85.— If Division.— 14th inst., a bay mare 15 hands 3 in., black points, short mane and tail, fired off hind leg; a set of brass mounted harness, monogram " H. B. P." on blinkers and pad, brown reins; and a brougham, painted dark green, lined green leather and cloth, odd wheel caps. 23rd inst., a bay mare, 7 years, 14A hands, white star on forehead, small pimple on nose, near hind fetlock white, long mane, medium tail: 3 sets of harness ( 1 silver- plated : 1 brass mounted : 1 ( Dony) silver- plated, " O. H." on blinkers, nearlv new); 2 nairs reins ( 1 black; 1 brown); 1 brown riding saddle, silver- plated stirrups; 2 nairs carriage lamps, bull's- eve glasses: 1 brass rims, Potter, maker, Stratford," thereon: 2 rugs ( 1 black: 1 brown): 1 rubber mat; 1 whin, steel lined, leather handle: and a light st> rin ™ dog cart, nainted green, lubber tyres, " A. Howgego, Dagenham. Essex" on off side. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND HER TFORDSHIRE. 86.— Hatfield ( County).— abandoned 23rd iust., a FEMALE CHILD." well developed, about 14 days old, portion of cord still adherent, eyes blue, black pigmented spot, size of a sixpence, left pubic region ; wearing cream colour shawl, night gown, flannel shirt, roller, niece of flannel, 2 diapers, all new, a " Tower'' feeding bottle with a tower thereon— Bv A WOMAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, artificial teeth ; dress, grcv Inverness cloak, navy blue skirt, dark straw hat. She stated the name of the child was Lucy Murrow. Information to Supt. Reynolds, Hatfield. APPREHENSIONS. 87 — Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office. — Supervisee JOHN HOWARD, Office No. 120- 01, Tabular Form, 3rd November, 1905, and current List of Re convictions. I ^ - Metropolitan Police District, C Division.— FREDERICK WATSON, Office No. 14" p7- 5 C^ se No 5, 15: h inst. 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 1906 APPREHENSIONS ( continued).— 89.— Metropolitan Police District, G Division.— FREDERICK WATSON, Office No. 1457 05, Case No. 31, 22n. l inst. 90 — Metropolitan Police District, N Division.— A. EVANS, Case No. 1, 2nd February last. 91. — Essex, Brentwood ( County).— ALBERT CHRISTMAS, Case No. 15,23rd March last. 92. — Kent, Chatham ( County).— CHARLES JOSEPH RAVENH1LL, Case No. 22, 26th January last, and the greater part of the jewellery recovered; and CHARLES STRED- WICK, Case No. 26, 11th ult. 93 — Lancashire. Prescot ( County). — SAMUEL NAYLOR, Case No. 34, 22nd inst., and sentenced to 1 month imprisonment. 94. Lancashire, Widnes ( County).— Licence- holder PATRICK SWIFT, Office No. 2429- 99, Case N « . 35, 22nd inst., and sentenced to 3 months hard labour at St. Helens Petty Sessions, 18th inst, 95.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— Licence- holder STEPHEN SMITH, Office No. 956- 06, Case No. 28, 15th inst, at Oxford on a charge of burglary. 9b.— Norfolk, Norwich (( 7%).- JOHN SHEPPARD, Cas,- No. 29, 18th ult. 97.— Yorkshire ( West Hiding),• York ( City).— WILLIAM SAONDERS. C; se No. 46, and MARJORIE H. VOSS, Case No. 47, 22nd inst. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRIC7 98.— P Division.— For stealing ( bailee) a bicycle— EDWARD ALBERT DIPROSE, alias EDWARD TURNER, age 30, height 5 ft, 7 in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes dark, walks erect; dress, dark grey jacket suit and cap, lace boots. A potman; uative of Cuxton, Kent. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard. S. W. HAMPSHIRE. 99.— Gosport ( County).— For stealing a new brown suit, with greenish shade ( jacket and vest double breasted), brown buttons; 1 grey cap, " Hope Brothers" or " Baker Brothers, London," inside; 1 pair new box calf boots, " Box calf boots" marked inside— EDWIN WILSON, age 20, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, eyes blue, leans forward, slightly bow- legged, large scar both groins; is believed to be wearing the stolen clothing. A tailor; native of Newington, Hull. Is an absentee from the King's Royal Rifle Corps. Information to Supt. Cottle, Gosport. SUSSEX ( East). 100.— Lewes ( County).— Escaped froru Lewes Naval Prison, 24th inst., having been sentenced, 5th inst., to 90 days imprisonment— ALBERT E. CURTIS, age 21 i, height 5 ft. 7i in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, birth mark back neck, scar on right shin, " A. C. T." left fore- arm, dot right forearm and back left hand, 2 dots left forearm; wearing trousers and jumper of dark grey prison clothes, grey woollen socks, blucher boots with straps instead of laces. A stoker of H. M. S. Pembroke; native of Plaistow, E. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Stevens, Lewes. height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion, hair, and eves dark; dress, heliotrope blouse, black costume, picture hat. The cheques were drawn on the National Bank of England, Shirley, Southampton. Had in their possession cheque books on the Ulster Bank, Waterford, and the Hibernian Bank, Dublin. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. GLOUCES TERSHIRE. 102. — Gloucester ( County). — Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 6th prox., charged with larceny— SETH STEVENS, age 40, height 5 ft. 7i in., complexion sallow, hair grey, small growth of hair round chin, eyes hazel, 4 females, bust of female, horse's head, crucifix, stars, heart, anchor, and crown, heart pierced with dagger right forearm, bird, butterfly, mermaid, grave and tree, " In memory of my mother " left fore arm; dress, brown suit and cap. A turner; states he is a native of Aston, Birmingham. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Harri- son, Gloucester. mation reibttng to bicycles, t_ ase3 JNos. b'i a 8th inst., cancelled. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRIC T 101— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— Committed for trial at Middlesex Sessions, 7th prox., for being concerned in obtain- ing monev by worthless cheques— JAMES WREN, alias FRANK MIDDLETON and CHAPMAN, Official No. 1207- 03 ( Case No. 40, 4tli ult,), age about 36, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion, hair, and moustache dark, eyes grey; dress, fawn colour overcoat, dark suit, panama hat. A clerk; native of Birmingham.— IRENE LILLITH EVANS, alias HARRISON, FRETWELL, and HILL- YARD ( Case No. 39, 4th ult.), age about 18, KENT. 10i.— Gravesend ( Borough).— 28th inst, a bicycle, black enamelled frame with transfer " Kitclare Club," " William Whitby" on front, plated rims with green enamelled centre, half of front painted with aluminium paint, 2 speed gear, rat trap pedals, horn shape handle bars, inverted lever brakes, saddle bag containing took, & c., pump attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Gravesend. MISSING. 105.— LEONARD RATCLIFFE, Case 18th August, 1905, his returned home. No. 104, PROPERTY STOLEN. HAMPSHIRE. 103. — Southampton [ Borough). — Infor- Llst of Lloenoe Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have teen re- apprehended, tor the week ending June 23rd, W06, with the results, etc. Divisions Office concerned. No. NAME. Sentence. Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. T. L. L, P. T. • H, L, M. G, H. L, M, Y. H, K. K, L, P. G, K, N. T N, T, Y. D, T. B, S. J. A, H, .;. G, J, L. 1421— 05 ANDERSON, MARK 1600— 01 ASHDOWN, MAURICE 16S4— 01 BOWMAN, CHARLES 2056— 02 BRODIE, GEORGE 230— 01 COLNEY, EDWARD 1336— 00 CROMWELL, ROBERT 1404— 99 DVVYER, JOHN 1402— 01 GREEN, JOSEPH 568- 04 HARRIS, GEORGE 120— 01 HOWARD, JOHN 1660- 03 JOLLY, SAMUEL 54— 03 LILL1E, JAMES 2324— 98 MANNING, MARY B. 2215— 98 MILLARD, FREDERICK 2474— 00SYMES, WILLIAM 2208— 01 WILLIAMS, JOHN 14 days h. l. 2 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 5 years p. s. 3 months h. l. 15 months h. l. Bound over in 12 months 3 months h. l. 7 years p. s. 12 months h. l. 9 months h. l. 5 years p. s. 5 years p. s. 3 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 12 months h. l. £ 10 for 19th June, Cheltenham P. Ses- s. 22nd June, Lambeth P. Ct. 21st June, S. L. Sess. 25th June, C. C. Ct. 20th June, S. L. Sess. 20th June, S. L. Sess. 23id Jute, Lambeth P. Ct. 22nd June, Ascot P. Ct. 25th June, C. C. Ct. Begging Failing to report Same Name Same Name Same Name Larceny ( door open) Obtaining money by HARRY ELLIS false pretences Larceny ( goods ex- Same Name posed) Housebreaking liOBERT CRUNDELL P. S. Cornish, C. I. D., L; also P. C. Knott, 139 City. P. C. Stanford, 550P ; also P. C. Rand, C. I. D., P. P. C. Wvatt, 10AR ; also P. C. Be= lee, C. I. D:, C. iP. C. Shaw. 44 MR ; also P. S. Webber, C. I. D.. R. P. C. Hutton, 503P ; also Insp. Allison, I G. Attempted suicide ( warrant) Suspected person 19th June, St. Albano Qr. Sess. 22nd June, Northampton Assizes 20th June, Northampton Arson Assizes 25th May, Biistol Sess. Making counterfeit coin Stealing tools from workshop Larceny ( trick) 22nd June, Ascot P. Ct. 20th June, S. L. Ses- s. 20th June. S. L. Sess. Obtaining money by false pretences Suspected person Burglary Horse stealing same Name Same Name Same Name JOHN WILSON Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name FRANK WHITE GEORGE WATTS P. S. Ball, C. I. D., Y: also P. S. West, C. I. D.. C. P. S. Holford and P. S. Willis, C. I. D., P. I P. S. Waters, C. I. D., W ; also P. S. Ball, C. I. D., Y. P. C. Bellinger, 225W ; also P. C. Ridout, ; 408J. P. S. Savage. C. I. D., M ; also P. C. Allen, C. I. D., P. LONDOS. - PTTMTID roa HIS MAJESTY'S 3r* riosiEaT Orrion BR J. J. KKHH « K t Co.. LIMITED; 32, NEW BKIDOE STREET, B. C.; 33, Kma WILLIAM STBEBT, B. C.: AND MAR9HALSEA Woasa, S. B. SV262-