ETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1906 VOL. XXIIL, NO. 2372 BEGUL XII communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAKTTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 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 bi taken upon them by another force. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if luficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 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. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and tngravings 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 6 » . to 10a. A remittance of 5s. should be made in the first instance for cost of engraving sketches. ttery 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 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 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 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, announcement* 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) icill be gicen on application THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W NOTICE. t.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " 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. (<#> 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. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1— Convict Supervision Office.— Supervisee ELIZABETH WILSON, Office No. 2206- 00, Tabular Form, 3rd ult., not now wanted. 2 — D Division.— For obtaining £ 43 6s. 6d., by false pretences, during the past 12 months — WILLIAM . NEWMAN, age 40, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair, heavy moustache, and eyebrows dark; dress, dark coat and trousers, red tie, motor cap. A native of Cambridge. He represents himself to be an Inspector to the Board of Trade. Warrant issued. 3.— K Division.— For stealine a silver watch ; 1 brown lounge suit: and £ 30, including a £ 5 note— CHARLES BREEN, age 24, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean* shaved, prominent teeth, walks erect: dress, dark blue serge suit, white straw hat, brown lace boots. A ship's steward; native of Devonport, Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. SPECIAL NOTICE. WILLIAM HENRY STREET and BERTHA SILL1FANT, The Orphan Gals' Home, 40 Somerleyton Road, Brixton. The above Home is carried on under doubtful circumstances, and the public are appealed to for subscriptions to assist in the carrying on of the work. A few children are, however, at the Home, but these are said to be none too well cared for. Complaints have been received from persons who be- lieved they were subscribing for the Brixton Orphanage, Barrington Road, Brixton, which is a place of old standing and ^ ood repute. Both Street and Sillifant are looked upon with a deal of suspicion, but at present the Police are not in possession of evidence upon which successful action could be taken. ( No. 1S3443.) BUCKING HA MS HI RE. 4 — Great Mar Sow ( County).— For ob taining £ 1 Is. by false pretences, 3rd inst.— A MAN, age about 28, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair and moustache dark brown, eyes blue, teeth dis- coloured; dress, dark suit, straw hat. Had with him a bicycle with triangular tool bag. He stated that he required the money for a gymnasia at the Post Office, and produced a book of subscribers' names. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Summers, High Wycombe. 5— High Wycombe ( Borough).— For obtaining, by false pretences, 7th inst., 3 suits, size 4£ ( 1 light grey check tweed, single breasted reefer coat and vest, grey bone buttons; 1 blue worsted serge, same shape, plain blick bone buttons ; 1 grey worsted serge, same shape, grey bone buttons, " Griffin's Head," trade mark, and " Bedford," on all tickets)— A WOMAN. Is be- lieved identical with woman described in Cases Nos. 11. 21 and 98, 9th Februarv, and Case No. 17, 9th March last. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, High Wycombe. CHESHIRE. 6— Crewe ( County).— For stealing £ 2 10s. from their lodgings, 12th inst.— HERBERT —, age 18 or 19, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale. rather thin features, high forehead and cheek bones, hair dark brown, eyes ( full) dark; dress, black suit, shabby, reddish tie, dark cap. Had in his possession a photograph of a youth in school uniform, with piccolo in one hand.— TOM —, a? e 21, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair dark brown, clean shaved, may have a slight rash one side of mouth; dress, light brown jacket, dark trousers, light green cap, bronze colour tie. Stated thev were natives of Leicester, and transferred from the L. & N. W. Railway, Permanent Way Offices, Leicester to Crewe. Warrants issued. 7.— Crewe ( County).— For housebreaking, 18th inst., at Sydney, and stealing £ 3 2s. — THOMAS PARROT, age 16, height about 5 ft. 6 in., round shoulders, stoops slightly, complexion fresh, long features, aquiline nose, hair black ( rather long); dress, grey tweed jacket and vest, black trousers, light striped cap, heavy lace boots. A native of Crewe. Has been employed delivering milk. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. DERBYSHIRE. 8. — Chesterfield ( Borough). — For ob. taining food and lodgings by false pretences, be- tween 7th and 15tli inst.— ERNEST NADIN, alias MADIN and HIBBS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair and moustache dark : dress, black jacket suit, dark muffler, black cap. A collier or labourer: native of Whittington Moor. — HARRY FOKD, age 31, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair brown, mous- tache light brown; dress, dark tweed jacket, black double- breasted vest, brown breeches, brown leather leggings. Appearance of a groom. Stated he had been employed at a local colliery, and that he was a native of Nottingham. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Chester- field. DEVONSHIRE. 9-— Devonport ( Borough).— For stealing about £ 13, 2nd inst.— FREDERICK WEBB, aee 37, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, thin features, is Slid to be slightly pockmarked about the nose, hair and moustache brown, scar right side of neck, large bullet wound on one forearm, also tattooed ; dress, blue twill suit, light cap or black hard hat, lace boots. A native of London. Is a pensioned Band Sergeant of the 3rd Worcester Regiment, and was employed as a servant at the Royal Engineer College. Warrant issued. Infor. nation to the Head Constable, Devonport. • 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1906. APPREHENSION'S SOUGHT < continuedj— DORSETSHIRE. 10.— Poole ( Cfrunty).— For stealing, 13th inst., a lady's small half- hunter gold watch, No. 48638, plain back, 2 enamelled figures on dial; 1 long gold chain; 1 small brown purse, containing £ 1 10s. and 2s. worth of stamps— A YOUTH, age 15 or 16, short, hair dark brown ( curly in front), eyes blue, mole one side of face; dress, dark coat and vest, light trousers, old lace boots. Information to Supt. Brown, Poole. ESSEX. 11 .— Southend- on- Sea ( County).- For stealing, 5th inst., a dark brown horsi cob, 13 hands 2 in., 7 or 8 years old. hog mane, in good condition ; a well gig, painted dark brown, picked out yellow, rubber tyres, " Anderson " on wheel caps ; and a set of silver plated harness— A MAN, age 35 to 40, complexion, hair, and mouBtacne dark ; wearing a fancy light vest, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. 1 i.— Southminster ( County).— For leav- ing his wife and child chargeable to the Maldon Union— JAMES MEAD, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes blue, lame left foot; dress, blue jacket, white cord trousers, cap with shiny peak, heavy lace boots. A labourer; native of Canewdon. May be found hop picking. Ab- sconded 4th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gibbons, Southminster. HAMPSHIRE. 13— Aldershot ( County).— For burglary, between 17th and 18th inst., at Crondall, and stealing about 50 penny packets of Woodbine cigarettes; 32 i oz. packets of shag tobacco, " John Price, Farnham," on each packet; 1 nickel_ plated money box, small stag on top, containing about 80 farthings; and about 22s. worth of bronze coins— ALFRED SEGAR, a Jew, age 20, height 5 ft. in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes brown, scar right thigh; dress, blue serge jacket, blue knickers with broad red stripe, blue stockings, black cycling shoes, Brodrick cap. A driver, No. 33202, of the lT54th Battery Royal Field Artillery, Ewshot.— JOHN MASON, age 24, height 5 ft. 4i in., complexion fresh, hair light Brown ( inclined to sandy), eyes grey, several dots left forearm, heart left wrist; dress, khaki serge riding pants and putties, Brodrick cap. A driver, No. 35293, of the 104th Battery Royal Field Artillery, Ewshot. Both are deserters and were riding bicycles. 14. — Aldershot ( County). — For stealing 18th inst., £ 3, and a Postal Older for £ 1 A MAN, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, cross tattooed outside right forearm, bridge of nose injured, scar on forehead; dress, dark tweed suit with light stripes, cap, boots, hand sewn. A private of the 4th Manchester Regiment. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 15.— Alton ( County).— For stealing £ 16 and H cheque for £ 4—. TAMES RAE, age 19, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes grey, several scars back of head; dress, grey suit and cap, white tie with pink flowers, light lace boots. A native of Cork. Has been an inmate of the Reformatory School, Warminster, recently dis- charged from the 2nd Wiltshire Regiment. Ab- sconded from Whitehill, 7th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. James, Alton. 16.— Gosport ( County).— For stealing achain ( recovered), and a silver lever watch, open face, white dial, steel hands, maker " Samuels"— A MAN, age about 26, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair and small mous- tache brown, hooked nose; dress, dark tweed suit and cap, wearing bicycle clips. Had with him a " Raleigh " bicycle, " Humber " saddle, which he offered for sale. Stated he had recently been dis- charged from the King's Royal Rifle Corps, and had obtained employment as a railway porter. Information to Supt. Cottle, Gosport. 17.— Peters field ( County1.— For larceny, 12th inst., at Buriton— WALTER BREEN, age 23, height 5 ft. 8f in., complexion fresh, hair brown, slight moustache, eyes blue; dress, navy blue suit, black hard felt hat, old military boots. A tramping labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. King, Petersfield. 18.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For steal- ing from their lodgings, 6th inst.. a quantity of valuable china ( recovered) BARRETT, age about 32, height 5 ft. 10 in., hair dark, clean shaved ; dress, brown coat and vest, dark grey trousers and cap, lace b. » ots. Appearance of a groom. Stated he was travelling for a firm of fancy goods merchants, London.— A WOMAN ( alleged wife of above), age 20, heieht 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., slight lniild, hair golden, small eyes ; dress, black skirt and bodice, olack military coat with green piping, white motor cap. Both spoke with Midland accent; slated they came from Burton- on- Trent and were going to Southampton. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Ports- mouth. 19.— Southampton ( Borough).— For steal- ing a dress; 1 puree, and about £ 3— BESSIE BhECHAMP or BEAUCHAMP, age 22, height 5 ft. or 4 in., stout build, hair and eyes dark, rather large head, somewhat deaf ; dress, black dress, white sailor hat with black band. A domestic servant. Warrant issued. 20.— Southampton ( Borough).— For car- nal knowledge of a female, between the age 13 and 16 years— WILLIAM BURTON, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion, hair, and moustache dark ; dress, black jacket and vest, navy blue trousers, blue cap. A marine fireman; native of Southampton. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HER TFORDSHIRE. 21.— Heme! Hempstead ( County).— For stealing 5s., 25th ult.— R. A. BURNELL, age 19, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion ruddy, hair dark brown, eyes blue, teeth project; dress, dark jacket suit, cap, brown boots. A baker; native of Wat- ford. Photograph can be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hemp- stead. 22.— St. Albans ( County).— For failing to surrender to his bail, charged with indecent ex- posure, at Sandridge, 27th ult.— GEORGE SARGENT, age 61, height 5 ft. If in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) dark brown, eyes brown, ship right forearm, crucifix left forearm. A native of St. Albans. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Turner, St. Albaii6. KENT. 23.— Sevenoaks ( C'runt. y)— For stealing, 7th inst., at Seal, a lady's small gold geneva watch, No. 2802, gold Albert, small links with gold tassel attached, and 8th inst., at Chelsfield, a small oval gold locket, small curb pattern gold chain attached ; 1 lady's gold keeper ring, chased top, small ruby in centre, small pearl each side of ruby, also for obtaining food and lodgines by false pretences— HANRY hOBE TS, alias HARVEY and McDONALD, age 28 to 30. height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes light grey, small smooth red blotch left side face, bad teeth, flat feet ; dress, dark blue jacket and trousers, dark fancy vest with small white spots, black and white straw hat, dark grey gloves, wearing a wide gold ring. Stated he was a coach- man, also a professor of massage. Warrant issued. Information toJSupt. Taylor, Sevenoaks. 2i.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— For neglecting to maintain his family— JACK KEMP, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, com- nlexion fair, moustache brown. A tramping labourer. For neglecting to maintain his wife and family HENRY ERNEST SMITH, age 31, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue, burn scar left cheek, 2 sailors and flags left forearm, cross, bird, and nest right forearm, 1 front upper tooth missing. A native of London. Warrants issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 25.- Liverpool ( City).— For stealing £ 6, 4th inst. .; £ 20, and a quantity of jewellery on 7th inst.; also for neglecting to notify his change of residence— Licence- holder JOHN GILLON, alias JOHN GREGORY, Office No. 807- 00, age 33, height 5 ft. 4 § in., complexion pale, hair and eyes brown, scar on each eyebrow, left of forehead, and front of left ear, " L. P." front, and anchor back of left forearm, 3 blue dots between left thumb and forefinger, ring back of left middle finger. A painter; native of Liverpool. Sentenced at Liver- pool Assizes, 27th November, 1900, to 5 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Released on 2nd licence, 25th ult., which expires 13th Decem- ber next, a 436. 26.— Liverpool ( City).— For failing to re- port— Licence- holder EDWARD BOWEN, Office No. 1392- 06, age 64, height 5 ft. 2i in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes hazel, scar outside right forearm, mole right shoulder, scar in- side right wrist. A grainer and writer; native of London. Sentenced at Maidstone Assizes, 28th November, 1902, to 5 years penal servitude for stackfiring. Licenced 27th ult. c 581.— Also Licence- holder JANE UNSWORTH, alias CAMERON, Office No. 915- 06, age 30, height 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue, scar on bridge of nose, mole under left eye, small mole on chin. A native of Liverpool. Sentenced at Liverpool Assizes, 13th February, 1904, to 5 years penal servitude for manslaughter. Licenced 29th May last, e 4. To be dealt with where found. Information to the Head Constable, Criminal Investigation Department, Liverpool. 27.— Manchester i' ' » < » /).— For failing to report— Licence- holder JOHN CONROY, alias HILLYARD, HARRINGTON, COFFEY, and CONNOR, Office No. 1600- 02, age 35, height 5 ft. 0; t' in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar front of neck, " T. C." and " JH" left fore- arm; dress, dark grey suit and cap. A labourer; native of Manchester. Sentenced at Manchester City Quarter Sessions, 21st March, 1904, to 3 years nenal servitude for receiving. Licenced 21st June, 1906. R e 441. 28.— Manchester ( City) — For failing to report— Licence- holder FRANK SHAW, alias JOHN SHARP, Office No. 1284- 06, age 24, height 5 ft. 7i in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes • ey, small scar right of nose, and over left eye, lost top of lst right finger; dress, grey check suit, hat. A waiter; native of London. Sentenced at Liverpool Assizes, 4th May. 1904, to 3 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licenced 7th ult. e 174. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. 29.— Blackpool ( Borough\— For larceny from a boarding house— HENRI DAUMONT, age 32 to 35, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion, hair, and moustache dark, oval face, speaks with broken French accent; dress, light grey flannel suit, light cap, turned up at back, or soft felt hat, patent leather shoes, sometimes wears a white muffler, carried a light fawn colour overcoat, and umbrella with hook handle. He left behind an old port- manteau, containing waste paper, bricks, & c. Information to the Chief Constable, Blackpool. 30.— St. Helens ( Borough).— For stealing a gold signet ring, monogram " H. B." on shield, repaired in 3 places; and 12s.; also for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, between lst and 3rd inst.— MARY ROSS, alias WORSLEY, WILSON, FOSTER, & c., age 65, height 5 ft. 1A in., complexion ruddy, rather long face, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, eyes blue, 2 fingers and palm of one hand contracted, scar left side of forehead, mole under left ear; dress, blue serge skirt, blue flowered cotton blouse, plain black cape, white scarf, fastened at waist, old black bonnet, blue cloth boots, black jet brooch. Stated she came from Macclesfield in search of her son, who was a painter's apprentice, called upon the local secretary of the Painters' Association, told a plausible tale, thereby obtained food and lodgings, then com- mitted the larceny, and decamped. Previously convicted at Macclesfield, Knutsford. Middlesex, Winchester, Surrey, and Chester Assizes, Middles- brough, Jarrow, and Kendal. Supposed identical with woman, Case No. 8, 18th May last. 31.— St. Helens ' Borough).— For obtain- ing money by false pretences— T. ROBINSON, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, wrinkles in face, " hair and small moustache ( turning grey) ginger, eyes light blue, upper teeth artificial, Scotch accent, very plausible manner; dress, black jacket and vest ( double- breasted), grey trousers with black stripes, red tie, white straw hat with black and blue striped band, brown boots. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, St. Helens. 32 — Southport ( Borough).— For forgery and for uttering a forged acquittance, respectively - JOHN KNAGGS SIMPSON, age about 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion dark, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, eyes brown. Supposed a native of Halifax, where he was formerly em- ployed as a solictor's clerk and a variety entertain- ment manager.— MAGGIE HAWKINS, age about 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey. An actress or dancer. Accom- panied by a Girl, age 3 years. They co- habit as husband and wife, and will probably ' be found in company of theatricals. Have recently stayed at Hull and Scarborough. Warrants issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Soutliport. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1906. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 3.?.— Huddersfield ( Borough).— For bur- glary, and stealing a quantity of jewellery, & c.— Licence- holder WILLIAM O'BRIEN, alias BRYAN, GAUNT, and " MYSTERIOUS JOHNNY," Office No. 3413- 01, Case No. 51, 24th ult., age 66, height 5 ft. 8 in., round shoulders, complexion fresh, hair and eyes grey, face pock- marked, scar under left eye. An Irish cloth spinner. A notorious housebreaker, usually " works " on the outskirts of towns and sleeps out. Sentenced at Worcester Quarter Sessions, 7th April, 1902, to 5 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for burglary. Licenced 6th August, 1906, which expires 2nd October, 1907. G M T C 935. Information to the Chief Constable, Hudders- field. DUMFRIESSHIRE. U.— Dumfries ( Burgh).— For stealing £ 27, 22nd ult.— ARTHUR KELLY, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache dark brown, 2 small scars left inner angle of nose; dress, dark tweed suit, green tie, bowler hat, light boots. A native of Deptford. Was sergeant and orderly- room clerk of the 3rd King's Own Scottish Borderers. May endeavour to re- enlist or go abroad. Absconded 22nd ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Burgh Chambers, Dumfries. LANCASHIRE. / 35 .— Manchester ( City). — For stealing £ 1,081 in notes and gold (£ 600 recovered)— HENRY DOUGLAS ANDERSON, age 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion, hair, and moustache dark, of nervous temperament; dress, blue serge suit. Warrant issued. If arrested out of the United Kingdom extra- dition will be applied for. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued,-)- LINCOLNSHIRE. 36.— Lincoln ( City).— For stealing ( bailee) £ 3, 10th inst.— JOHN' GORDAN TEALE, age 23, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( cut short) light brown, clean shaved, of military appearance, bad front teeth; dress, navy blue jacket suit, dark check cap. He was employed as boots at a temperance hotel. May endeavour to enlist. Warrant issued. ' AT— Lincoln ( City).— For stealing ( bailee) 15th inst., a safety bicycle, " Lincoln Elk," 24 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, free wheel, " T. D. Cross" thereon, 16 teeth in cog, 44 teeth front cog, Palmer tyre back, Dunlop Licensed front, beaded edges on jointless rim, Phillips' front rim brake, Crab lever, Mansfield saddle, rat- trap pedals with toe clips, ilat handle bar, large Lucas bell, black en- amelled, pump on top tube; also for stealing from his lodgings, a pair small opera glasses, black with i silver- plated mounts; 1 small brown leather cigar- ette case; 1 silver card case, chased, plain oval centre—- A MAN, who gave the name of A. KIRK, age about 28, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., square set, stiff build, hair dark brown, eyes blue, promi- nent front teeth ( one missing); dress, navy blue jacket and vest, grey striped trousers, imitation diamond pin, brown check cap, turned up at back, lace boots. Stated he was an electrical engineer, employed by a large firm in Edinburgh, and that he was on six weeks' holiday. Stated he was a native of Edinburgh. Since he absconded it has been ascertained that he sold a bicycle ( no doubt stolen). Information to the Chief Constable, Lincoln. on Police— ERNEST STEED, age 36 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion sallow, hair, whiskers and moustache dark brown, eyes hazel; dree6, long dark overcoat, dark jacket and vest, cord trousers, brown mixture cap, lace boots ( nailed). A tramp- ing labourer; native of Milton- under- Wynchwood. May seek employment at farms and be found sleep- ing out. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Allmond, Burford. PEMBROKESHIRE. 39.— Haverfordwest Castle ( County). — For obtaining 10s. by false pretences— A MAN, who gave the name of CAPTAIN W1LKINS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, broad cheek bones, hair and eyes light, scar about ^ in. long on left temple ; dress, bine jacket and ronsers, faded, blue jersey, cap. Supposed a native of Lowestoft. He represented that he was the skipper of a fishing smack. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Haverford- west Castle. OXFORDSHIRE. 38.— Burford ( County). — Escaped from custody, 15th inst., having been sentenced to 2 months imprisonment for drunkenness and assault SHROPSHIRE. 40. — Oswestry ( County). — For stealing, 13th April, 1905, a horse ( recovered)— ARTHUR SPIERS, age about 22, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion fair, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes blue or grey, peculiar mouth, long thin features, large irregular teeth, heavy eyelashes; dress, dark square cut jacket suit, dark neckerchief with narrow white stripes, grey plaid cap with large peak, light lace boots. May be wearing a ring on right little finger. A groom; native of Llan- forda. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lewis, Osweetry. S TA FFORDSHIRE. • il.— Handsworth ( County).— For failing to report— Licence- holder MARIA YATES, Office No. 504- 06, age 38, height 4 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, hair and eyes dark brown, scar left side forehead, on right eyebrow, and left temple, lost several teeth from upper and lower jaw. A hawker; native of Birmingham. Sentenced at Bir- mingham Assizes, 27th July, 1899, to 10 years penal servitude for rape. Licenced 29th March, 1906. Z 18. To be dealt with where found. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pilliner, Handsworth. STIRLINGSHIRE. 42. Stirling ( County).— For stealing, 22ud ult., at Fintry, a motor bicycle, No. G. 661 A., " Raglan," fitted with Minerva engine, 2J H. P., 24 in. frame, front tyre " Dunlop beaded edge," 28 by 2\, rear tyre " Beates' beaded edge," 28 by 2J, Bowden brakes ( thumb lever on front one), Lycett motor saddle, home made Bowden exhaust lift, small two- way switch on left handle bar, small knob missing; and a greenish rainproof tweed coat, " Robertson & Sons, makers, Stirling," on hanger, nearly new— JAMES BOWMAN, age 18, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair light brown; dress, dark tweed suit, peak cap, light lace boots. A groom; native of Kirkintilloch. Bowman heard that the machine had been left at a hotel owing to the accumulator having run down, on 22nd inst. he called with an accumulator, and told the hotel keeper he was to take the bicycle to the owner. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Stirling. SUSSEX ( East). 43. — Hailsham ( County). — Escaped, 9th inst., from East Sussex County Asylum, at Hellingly— THOMAS WEAVER, a lunatic, age 45, height 5 ft. 4J in., weight 9 st. 7 lbs., com- plexion fair, hair light, beard; dress, dark suit, tweed cap, nailed boots. A native of Sussex. Not to be arrested after 22nd inst. Information to Supt. Willard, Hailsham. 44.— Haywards Heath ( County).— For stealing, at Burgess Hill, 6th inst., a cart and set of harness ( recovered) — Expiree GEORGE WEST, alias HARRY BAIGENT, HENRY' STONE, and GEO. KING, Office No. 1058- 03 ( ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR 70, Figure 19), age 46, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, clean shaved, several scars on forehead, scar outer corner left eye and on nose, which inclines to right, heart and dagger right forearm; dress, grey plaid jacket and vest, old blue trousers ( torn one knee), light brown cap, dirty white wrap, nearly new, heavy boots. A tramping stableman ; native of Croydon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brooman, Hayward's Heath. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FmrAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1906. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)- 45 — Hastings ( Borough).— For embezzle- ment— CHARLES REEVES, age 26 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion ruddy, hair dark brown, moustache light ( inclined to sandy),_ eyes blue, of smart appearance; dress, dark striped reefer suit, small tie, may be wearing white straw hat. A waistcoat hand; native of Dover. Re- cently employed as a draper's traveller, formerly an Insurance Agent. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WILTSHIRE. 46.— Devizes ( County). — For stealing an old black leather bag, containing a putty knife; 2 chisel knives; 1 stripping do.; 2 glazing do.; 2 pairs of pincers; 1 screw driver; and a set of grain- ing combs— JAMES NELSON, age 47, height 5 ft. 8i in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache sandy, eyes ( cast in one) blue, slightly deaf, puts his hand to his ear when spoken to; dress, grey plaid jacket and trousers with green check about 1 in. square, cap. A painter. Stays at low beer houses. May seek employment on public buildings. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Everett, Devizes. WORGES TERSHIRE. Al.— Worcester ( City). — For obtaining £ 2 8s. by false pretences— F. PRICE ( supposed false), age about 21, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., com- plexion pale, hair ( worn on forehead) brown, speaks with Birmingham accent; dress, light grey coat and skirt, loose fitting, large black hat, wore a string of imitation pearls. She called at a house, stated that the occupier ( who was absent) had bought 12 whitewash brushes, and asked her to deliver them, obtained the above amount in pay- ment for same. The brushes were afterwards found to be worth only 8s. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). IS. — Middlesbrough ( Borouoh). — F.. i stealing, 13th inst., a large travelling basket covered with bright black leather, brown leather corners and straps, rounded top, runners at bot- tom, containing a quantity of lady's underclothing, wearing apparel, and bed linen ; 1 light grey flannel costume, short jacket, lined fancy figured yellowish silk; 1 sable muff; 1 do. necklet; 1 lady's black silk umbrella, half round Congo wood handle, gold plated ferrule on metal stick; 1 large white woollen shawl; and £ 13 ROSE KINGSTON, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion pale, hair dark, short sighted, scar under one eye; usually wears dark clothing. A widow. Was accompanied by her TWO CHILDREN ( a girl, age 9, com- plexion fresh, hair black, of gipsy appearance; wearing dark clothing, supposed red hood or cap; a boy, age 5, short, stout build, broad features; dress, brown knicker suit). She was employed as a housekeeper. Booked to Liverpool, 13th inst. Had with her two yellow tin trunks, battered ap- pearance, and the stolen basket. Spoke of going to Canada. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Middles- brough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 49. — Bradford ( City). — For an oflence under the Bankruptcy Act- GEORGE EDWARD GOTT, age about 38, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion sallow, sharp features, large cheek bones, hair and moustache black, addicted to drink. An accountant; supposed a native of Bradford. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom Information to the Chief Constable, Bradford. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. HAMPSHIRE. 50 — Alton ( County).— Committed for trial al next Quarter Cessions, 16th prox., charged with v. avehousebreaking and larceny ( 4 cases) — WILLIAM PUZEY, alias POSEY, age 24, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes brown, oval scar left elbow, 5 blue dots back left forearm, scar back left hand, left forefinger de- formed, scar below left knee. A soldier; native of Islington. Information to Supt. James, Alton. KENT. 51.— Cranbrook ( County).— Committed for trial at West Kent Quarter Sessions, Maidstone, 18th prox., charged with housebreaking — GEORGE CONNOLLEY, age 38, height 5 ft. 5i in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, mous- tache and eyes brown, anchor, heart pierced with arrow back of left forearm, 2 indistinct rings 3rd and 4th left fingers, 2 small moles left cheek; dress, light dust coat, grey check vest, white twill trousers, old striped silk neckerchief, grey tweed cap. Information to Supt. Fowle, Cranbrook. 52 — West Mailing ( County).— Remanded till 24th inst., charged with stealing £ 3 7s. 6d., and a purse, from a till at Yalding, 17th inst.— WILLIAM SHEA, age 31, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes ( weak) grey, thin eyebrows and eyelashes; dress, blue serge suit, brown silk neckerchief with yellow flowers, grey cap, black patent leather button boots. A native of London.— CLARA DAVIS, age 30, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, tattooing base right thumb; dress, blue serge skirt, green, red, white, and blue flannelette blouse, red patent leather belt, small grey shawl, button boots. A native of London. States she sells flowers, toys, etc., at seaside towns. Found in her possession, a 22 ct. gold wedding ring; 1 18 ct. gold dress ring, set 3 opals and 4 diamonds; 1 do., set 5 diamonds; 1 do., set 3 garnets and 4 diamonds; 1 do., set 12 diamonds. Information to Supt. Hoare, West Mailing. SUSSEX ( East). — Eastbourne ( Borough).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, Lewes, 16th prox., charged with larceny— RICHARD BARRETT, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey, cross, " In memory of my dear mother " with background of laurels, inside right forearm, bust of Baden- Powell in uniform, scroll of laurels underneath, and 2 indistinct tattoo marks on left forearm, 4 small scars left side of nose. A hawker and stableman. Attends fairs and markets; supposed a native of Tunbridge Wells. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. 54. — Hastings ( Borough) .— Remands! charged with stealing wearing apparel ( recovered) — ETHEL WILLIAMS, age 16, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar on forehead and under left jaw; dress, cream- colour skirt and blouse, trimmed lace, white chiffon hat, trimmed cream colour ribbon and black lace, shoes with patent leather toe caps ( all supposed stolen). A domestic servant. States she has been travelling through Kent in a house van with a man and woman. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT £ 200 REWARD. • r5. - A Division.— 30th ult., by btf& Mkint; window of the Orient Royal Mail Company's Office, Cockspur Street, W., 2 specimens of rich gold bearing quartz, known as " Mother Shipton No. 1 " and " Mother Shipton No. 2," weight about 333 ozs and 132 ozs. respectively, valued at £ 1,250 and £ 146 respectively, the property of the New South Wales Government— Supposed by 4 MEN ( lst, age 18, height 5 ft. 4 in.; 2nd, age about 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in.; 3rd, age about 18, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in.; 4th, age about 27, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight moustache). Appearance of news- vendors. The above reward will be paid by the General Manager of the Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corporation, Ltd., 36 and 44 Moorgate Street, E. C., to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thieves and the recovery of the property, or in pro- portion to the value recovered. 56.— T Division.— 9th inst., 5 gold rings ( 1 plain, " Mother" chased inside; 1 set sapphires and pearls; 1 set corals and small diamonds; 1 sur- rounded 10 small diamonds; 1 gold mourning, stone deficient) ; 1 cross crystal, encased in gold, lady's long gold chain attached; 2 gold lockets ( 1 small, " In memory of " on outside case, photograph of a young lady inside, long gold chain attached; 1 large, rubies and pearls outside, photograph of a lady and gentleman inside); 1 lady's long gold watch chain: 13 brooches ( 1 thick plain gold, photograph of a gentleman at back; 3 gold bar pattern; 3 silver, various patterns; 1 gold, snake pattern, set emeralds and pearls; 3 gold, drops at- tached; 2 small, silver lace); 3 bracelets ( 2 silver, 1 set shamrock leaf, birds, and grass engraved there- on; 1 silver gilt, medallion, set Roman coin); 1 silver necklet; 3 gold bangles ( 1 acorn each end, all chased); 2 gold studs, set diamond; 1 silver serviette ring; coins ( 1820 George IV. sovereign; 1815 George III. do.; 1830 William IV. half- sovereign; 1820 George IV. do.; 1869 Charles II. florin; 2 fourpenny pieces; 2 Jubilee coins ( shil- ling and florin); 2 1905 5s. pieces; 2 1906 do.); 2 silver watches ( 1 lever, maker, " Dent, Strand," on dial, curb chain attached; 1 double case, old fashioned); 2 seals ( 1 old fashioned fobs; 1 shilling token, George III., milled edges). Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. hi. — Bedford ( Borough^. — Between 12th and 14th inst., by housebreaking, 3 heavy silver tablespoons; 3 silver dessert spoons; 4 do., tea spoons ( all have crest, a fox and " Oportet- Vivere " engraved thereon); 1 black enamelled brooch with pearl in centre, " In memory of Joanna Todd " en- graved at back; 1 black enamelled gold ring, set pearls; 1 old fashioned square gold seal, " J. T." cut in stone; 6 small plated forks; 1 silver shell shape purse, lined blue silk; 1 gold pin, twisted top; 1 do., with round head, small eye in centre; 1 do., with small blue stone in centre. 16th inst., by burglary, a watch ( recovered); 1 9 ct. gold single curb Albert, guinea, with speck on cheek of head, gold oblong agate stone seal, with eggboiler, and a latin inscription engraved thereon, attached; 1 pair boots, size 7, recently soled. The watch was pledged at Newport Pagnell by A MAN, age 34, height 5 ft. 3 in., bad teeth, spoke with North country accent; wearing dark clothes. Information to the Chief Constable, Bedford. BERKSHIRE. 58. — Newbury ( County). — 16th inst., a lady's fawn colour Cravenette cloth mackintosh, brown velvet collar, full sleeves, tight cuffs; 1 do. umbrella, small brown handle, rough knob; 1 do. long dark blue mackintosh, blue velvet collar, " Lily Josephine Lornas " on tab; 1 do. dark brown or black mixture umbrella, straight handle, white metal knob; 1 do. black silk do., straight handle, gold cap and band; 1 black mixture taffeta material umbrella, iron frame, white china knob. Information to Inspector Maunders, Newbury. 59. — Reading ( Boroug/ i).— 11th inst., a bicycle, B. S. A. fittings throughout, 28 in. wheels, plated rims, Dunlop tyres, 2 rim brakes, straight handlebar, cork grips, rat- trap pedals, Brooks's saddle, fitted with mud guards, enamelled black, " Graphic " on front pillar, plated lamp attached. 15th inst., a " Rudge- Whitworth " bicycle ( new), 26 in. wheels, 24 in. drop frame, Rudge- Whitworth tyres, two- speed gear, back pedalling brake, rat- trap pedals, North Road handle bar, black cellu- loid grips, No. 351270, enamelled black. Information to Captain Henderson, Chief Con- stable, Reading. BUCKINGHA MS HIRE. 60.— Slough ( County).— 15th inst., by bur- glary at Denham, a pair silver salt cellars, shell pattern, gilt inside; 1 pair salt spoons to match, new, and of cheap quality; 1 ivory paper knife, about 12 in. long, gilt open work, handle, inscribed on blade, " Presented to Lieut. Croslie Swithin- bank by the Officers of the French Fleet"; 3 black cloth overcoats, lined brown fur, in one the fur is much more glossy than the others, one has black Astrachan collar and cuffs, all have black bone buttons and chain tabs; 1 black serge jacket, commos, fit a lad age 17, black lining, sleeve lin- ing white with blue stripe, leather cigarette case in one pocket; 1 black bowler hat; a quantity of ladies' and gentlemens' jackets, cloaks, oapes, and mackintoshes; the white cord from a number of window blinds, and the double strand silk covered copper wire from the electric light was cut off probably to tie the stolen articles with. The thief was wearing nearly new revolving rubber heel pads. Information to Supt. Pearman, Slough. CHESHIRE. 61 — Runcorn ( County).— Between 5th and and 13th inst., by housebreaking, a small narrow gold bangle, chased; 1 small gold ring, crushed ; 1 Kold curb bangle, lias been repaired, chain at- tached : I gold bangle, chased, fancy work on top; ! nair blue- grey worsted trousers; 1 pair dark striped do., black bone buttons, " Miles and Den- son" in gilt letters thereon; 1 fancy grey silk mixture vest, with collar, 4 green and 4 light grey TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1906. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued)— spots at intervals; 1 old large brown portmanteau; 1 ivory 2 ft. rule ( 2- fold), " J. B. Chadwick, Run- corn," thereon. Information to Supt. Ennion, Runcorn. ESSEX. 62.— Eftping ( County).— 17th inst, a Hum- ber" bicycle, No. 137888, 25 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, flat handle bars with cork handles, slightly worn, free wheel, 2 rim brakes, Dunlop tandem cover on hind wheel, Thames' cover on front, rat trap pedals, roller chain, new front mudguard, " Humber" transfer on hind mudguard and on head, tool bag containing spanners, attached to saddle. Information to Supt. Laver, Epping. FIFESHIRE. Kirkcaldy ( Burgh).— 15th inst., a £ 20 British linen bank note, " No. S over 2, 3 over 9," dated lst May, 1903; 1 £ 5 Scotch note; 4 £ 1 notes; 6 £ 5 Bank of England notes, Nos. 53 over D 77210, London, 3rd December, 1904, watermark, S 0403, J. C. M.; 48 over T 97667, New- castle- c/ u- Tyme, 10th J'anuary, 1903, watermark H 4903; 35 over D. 02152, London, 8th October, 1904, watermark V. 4504; 82 over D. 50083, London, 18th March, 1905, watermark S. 2005; 76 over D. 13404, London, 22nd February, 1905, watermark D. 1305 ; 55 over D. 33996, London, 6th December, 1904, watermark G. 0205. Information to the Chief Constable, Kirkcaldy. HAMPSHIRE. 64.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— 12th inst., a small morocco box, containing 1 ruby and dia- mond ring, set with 2 rubies and 3 diamonds; 1 lady's emerald and diamond ring, set with 3 emeralds and 4 diamonds; 1 small blue enamel ring, set ruby and several dia- monds; 1 platinum and gold bracelet; 1 large curb gold barcelet, 18 ct.; 1 18 ct. small gold curb bracelet; 1 small gold charm with Spanish Ducat attached, date believed to be 1800; 1 small turquoise brooch; 1 small gold brooch, set diamonds, grey hair in front; 1 old paste pendant; 1 paste spray, part of a necklet, can be used for a bodice ornament; 3 small brooches; 1 long old- fashioned gold neck chain; 1 Malachite pendant, photograph of an old gentleman inside; 1 old French paste pendant, set in white metal, small stones, fine work, 1 small stone forming drop at bottom, small gold chain attached; part of a neck- let, old French paste, set white metal, pattern forming flowers and leaves; 1 gun metal pendant, fine charm, centre stone of crystal, crystal drop at bottom; 1 butterfly brooch, set turquoise, small red stones for eyes, claw catch instead of pin; 1 gold necklet, set with moon stones; 2 curb chain bracelets, gold locket attached to one, wit- h photo- graph of a young man inside, and initials " J. M. & W. H."; 1 gold ring, stones missing. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. HEREFORDSHIRE. 65. — Hereford ( City\ — 13th inst.. by housebreaking, 1 gold brooch, made of 2 half- sovereigns ( 1 Victoria; 1 Edward); 1 lady's gold open face English lever watch, gold dial; 1 lady's gold chain, with antique ring and trinkets attached; 1 gfold wedding ring, set heart and diamonds as dress ring; 3 ladies' dress rings ( 1 set red garnets; 1 diamond ; 1 small pearls, and red and white stones); 1 antique gold brooch, miner's at Gold Fields; 1 lady's silver lever watch, No. 1016, tor- toise shell back in leather wrist band; 1 lady's long gold chain, small pattern; 2 gold bracelets, curb pattern; 3 or 4 fancv brooches; 1 mourning ring, set light glass colour stone, damaged near setting; 1 old wedding ring, much worn: 1 £ 10 Bank of England note ; 1 1887 Jubilee £ 5 piece, in gold setting as a brooch; 2 old 5s. pieces; £ 1 in silver, including a Kruger 2s. piece. Information to the Chief. Constable. Hereford. HER TFORDSHIRE. 66. — Bishops Stortford ( County).— 15th inst., a bicycle, makers, Alldays and Onions, free wheel, 24 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, gear 77, " No. 116093 " stamped under bracket bearing, en- amelled black, lined red, plated rims, rim brakes, curved and flat handle bars, new white handles, black tips, Cambridge tyres, rubber pedals, stamped " Rover," Veeder cyclometer, over 400 miles regis- tered, metal pump, black oil lamp, and tool bag, containing spanners and repairing outfit. Information to Supt. Hassell, Bishop's Stortford. 67.— St. Albans ( City).— 14th inst., bv housebreaking, 16 silver tea spoons; 1 do. sweet dish; 2 do. sauce ladles; 1 do. spoon and fork, engraved " L. B. B."; 1 do., marked " M. B."; 1 do. salt spoon; 1 case with 2 silver salt cellars and spoons; 1 silver mug, tankard shape, capacity about half a pint, marked " D. B."; 1 do. card case; 1 do. funnel; 6 do. serviette rings ( 1 with " Marjorie, 15th August, 1891," thereon); plated articles, viz.: 1 tea pot; 1 spoon warmer, shell pattern; 2 small cruets; 1 sugar and cream stand; 2 small sugar basins; 2 sugar tongs; 2 sugar sifters ( 1 with monogram " F. M. B." thereon); 1 coffee pot; 1 hot water jug; 1 double entree dish ; 1 cream jug; 1 biscuit box; 1 tray, " F. MB." thereon; 2 toast racks; 1 butter dish; 1 serviette ring, marked " E. M. Beal "; 1 soun ladle; 12 tea spoons; 6 coffee do.; 4 table do.; 18 dessert do.; 18 large forks; 18 small do.; 12 fish knives and forks; 12 dessert do.; 6 salt spoons; 1 case of nut crackers and grape scissors; 2 sweet dishes; 1 pair salad servers; 1 butter knife; 1 bread fork; 1 crumb scoop; 4 knife rests; 1 pair fish servers: 2 pickle forks; 1 gravy spoon. Most of the articles of cutlery, & c., have " James Shoolbred, London," stamped thereon. Information to the Head Constable, St. Albans. KENT. 68.— Cranbrook ( County).— Between 6th and 7th inst., at Hawkhurst, a black silk glacie skirt, lined black silk; 1 Tussore silk dust cloak, trimmed lace; 1 pink striped muslin dressing gown. Information to Supt. Fowle, Cranbrook. 69. — Gravesend ( Bor » uyn . — 19th inst., a bicycle, diamond frame, Clincher front tyre, bandage on outside, new Dunlop back tyre, thumb brake on front wheel, " New Departure" back pedalling brake, old cork grips, 66 gear, block chain, Brooks's saddle, rubber pedals with toe clips, straight handle bars, usual parts plated, '" L. S. D." oil thumb press of bell, tool bag and accessories; and a " Rudge Whitworth " bicycle, 27 in. frame, " Standard" transfer on head and mudguards, Christy saddle ( plated and American make), black enamelled, front rim brake, hub back brake, plated rims, black line in centre, tyres stamped " Areo Special," " No. 298162 " on head and bottom bracket, tool bag with usual accessories. Information to the Chief Constable, Gravesend. 70. — Tunbridge Wells { Borough).— llth inst., a sable fur necklet, 8 tails, chain fastener, lined dark brown silk. 12th inst., an 18 ct. gold curb chain bracelet, small safety chain with cotton attached,'' fastened at each end. 13th inst., a half- hoop diamond ring, 5 stones, claw setting; 1 diamond and turquoise ring, 2 rows of stones, diamond and turquoise alternately; 1 single stone diamond mourning ring, opens at top, hair underneath; 1 paste diamond brooch, set in silver. 71— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— 15th inst., an 18 ct. gold hunter Geneva lever watch, keyless, three- quarter plate, white dial, black hands, No. 65604, monogram H. L. F." on outer case; 1 9 ct. gold double chain : 1 leather sovereign purse; 1 cheque for £ 3, on the Kentish Bank, Maidstone Branch, drawn by Freeland and Sons, in favour of H. L. Freeland, crossed, endorsed bv payee; 2 £ 5 Bank of England notes, Nos. 77 E. 29238- 9, 25th November, 1905; and £ 1— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion dark, thin face, hair and moustache ( heavy and short) black, of Jewish appearance, foreign accent; dress, dark suit, white straw hat. ( Is believed identical with " Man, Case No. 77, 31st ult.) Information to the Chief Constable, Tunbridsre Wells. LANCASHIRE. H.— Bury ( County).— 18th irst. bv house- breaking, a gold band bracelet, about f in. broad, one half plain, the other half is filigree on edges; 1 do., about § in. broad, plain band, with a small buckle in centre of front half, fastens with clasp and has a safety chain attached; 1 small gold brooch, about 1 in. square, lias a piece of glass in front, and supposed to have a small lock of black hair behind glass, gold back, old fashioned : 1 ladv's gold watch guard, small twisted curb pattern, with 2 oval pieces of gold about 7 in. apart, at- tached, forming part of guard, fastens with a clasp, one end is pushed in the other : 1 silver brooch, made from half- arcrown. Information to Acting Supt. Ross, Bury. NORFOLK. 73 — Norwich < Cit. y^.—\\< b inst., 2 antique silver candlesticks, Corinthian pillar pattern, 12 to 14 in. high, crest, " Stag's head," base of each. Information to the Chief Constable, Norwich. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. li.— Daventry County)— Between lst and 4th inst., a double barrel breech- loading gun- Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, whiskers and moustache cut short; dress, pepper and salt colour coat and vert, old brown cord trousers, dark cap. Was accompanied by A WOMAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, hair and eyes black; dress, grey bodice and skirt, black sailor hat. Information to Supt. Brown, Daventry. PERTHSHIRE. 75.— Perth [ County).— 12th inst., a Registered letter containing 6 £ 5 Bank of England notes, Nos. 79745 to 79750, dated " 5th January, 1906." Information to the Chief Constable, Perth. ROSS and CROMARTY. 76.— Dingwall ( C'unry).— 13th inst., at Strathpeffer, a pair of diamond earrings, pear shape, large diamond in centre, smaller one around edge; 1 gold ring, set 3 large diamonds and small brilliants, round setting; 1 do., set 5 diamonds, " Mother died 5th April, 1889" engraved inside; 1 gold signet ring, cross cut in stone, also motto, " In Cruce Salus"; 1 gold ring, set 2 diamonds and 1 sapphire. Information to the Chief Constable, Dingwall. SUSSEX ( East). " 7.— Brighton ( Borough .— 12th inst., a silver gravy ladle, old English pattern, " C" on top of handle; 8 table spoons ( 4 silver, 4 plated, some have " Cuff & Strachan " on back of handle); 6 plated dessert spoons, " Cuff < fc Strachan" on back of handles; 2 silver teasnoons; 6 small plated do., fancy twisted handles; 5 elated table forks; 5 small dessert forks; 4 silver plated tea knives, plated handles, " Meyer, Johanson, Cutlery Com- pany, Triple," on blades; 4 dessert knives, brown buckhorn handles, " Wade, Wingfield, < fc Row- botham," on blades; several boxes of cigars, includ- ing 1 box of Marcella and 2 or 3 boxes of Key West brand. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton. 78.— Hastings { Bor(* iaK\.— 12th inst.. a half- hunter silver watch, " Swiss make" on dial, black hands and figures; 1 silver curb pattern chain, metal swivel and universal key attached. 79.— Hastings ( Borng*).— Duriner Sept- tember, a plain gold ring, set 6 pearls in centre, 2 rubies each side, " E" one side of stones, " W" the other. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WORCESTERSHIRE. £ 5 REWARD. 80 .— Bromsgrove ( County).— 8th or 9th inst., at Droitwich, a gold brooch, star shape, 37 to 40 diamonds in silver setting, small pendant, set 3 diamonds, attached, can be used as a hat pin. The above reward will be paid by Miss Marian Robbins, 10 Brompton Square, London, S. W., for such information as shall lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the property. Information to Sunt. Beal, Bromsgrove. PROPERTY FOUND. KENT. 81— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— 14th ult., a " Rover" bicycle, low frame, green en- amelled, fixed wheel, flat handle bars, felt grips, 28 in. front wheel, 26 in. back wheel, " Westwood " tyre front wheel, Dunlop tyre back wheel, front rim brake, rat trap pedals, mudguard front and back, bell. Supposed stolen. Information to the Chief Constable, Tunbridge Wells. ° PERSONS or BODIES FOUND OXFORDSHIRE. VZ— Banbury ( County).— 14th inst.. in the Oxford and Birmingham Canal at Cropredy, the body of A MAN, age about 50, length 5 ft.' S in., complexion fair, hair ( turning grey, bald on top), side whiskers, and moustache brown; dress, dark serge suit with small white stripe, blue Oxford shirt with white stripes, silk handker- chief, brown socks, lace boots. Found in pockets 2 wooden pipes; 1 metal pencil case with blue pencil; 1 comb; a book, entitled " A Saviour for you ; Piggott's ten commandments." Information to Supt. Smith, Countv Police Office, Banbury. r 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1906. APPREHENSIONS. 83.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office.— Licence- holder JOHN COLLINS, Office No. 1456- 99, Tabular Form, 6th July, 1906, and current List of Re- convictions. 84.— Metropolitan Police District, Criminal Investigation Depart- ment. - HERBERT EDWARD RICHES, Case No. 1, 14th inst. 85.— Metropolitan Police District, N Division-— JOHN ABBOTT, Case No. 32, 14th inst. 8-.— Metropolitan Police District, R Division.— G. W. MORGAN, Case No. 5> 14th inst. ST.— City of London.— BERT PALMER. Case No. 10" 10th ult. 88.— Devonshire, Chudleigh ( County).— MAN, Case No. 14, 14th inst. 89.— Devonshire, Honiton ( County).— J. LAWRENCE, Case No. 15, 14th inst. 90. — Durham, South Shields ( Borough).— PETER McFARLANE, Case No. 9, 3rd ult. 91.— Hampshire, Woolston ( County). — FRLD HARDING, Case No. 21, 31st ult. 92. — Lancashire, Bury ( County). — MAN, Case No. 61, 24th ult. 93.— Radnorshire, New Radnor ( County).— JAMES DAVIES, Case No. 40, 14tli inst. 94— Staffordshire, Burslem ( County).— TAOMAS BETTANY, Case No. 43, 27th April last. 95 - Sussex ( West), Pet worth ( County).— FRANCIS J. STANDEN, Case No. 35 18th May last. 96.— Wiltshire, Trowbridge [ County). — THOMAS J. MACUONAGH, Case No. 50, 31st ult., at Oxford, for larceny. 97. - Yorkshire ( North Riding), Guisborough ( County). — BENJAMIN LITTLE, Case No. 54, 14th inst. LATEST INFORMATION APPREHENSION SOUGHT. CITY OF LONDON. 98.— For embezzling £ 40 lis.— JACK HOFF- MEISTER, a< re 20, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, hair ( curl on forehead) light, eyes blue, thin face; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, light trousers, grey cap. A porter; native of St. Georges- in- the- East. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Stark, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. PERSON IN CUSTODY. WORCES TERSHIRE. W.— Bromsgrove ( County).— Committed for trial at ensuing Quarter Sessions, for attempted rape, 1st inst.— JOHN HENRY POWELL, age 26, height 5 ft, 9i in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes ( staring) grey, cut scar inside left forearm. A sweep; native of Newent, Glos. Information to Supt. Beal, Bromsgrove. APPREHENSIONS. 100— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City) — A. MORRISON, Case Nc. 25, 13th October j 1905. 101 — Lincolnshire, Lindsey ( County) — CHARLES MERRY, Case No. 26, 16th March, 1906. List of Lloenoe Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, tor the week ending September, 15th 1906, with the results, eto. Divisions tnncerne 1. 1 Office No. NAME. M. 2803— 01 BAKER, CHARLES H. K. 947— 01 BENNETT, GEORGE L, P. 1765— 00 BROWN, GEORGE N, X. 1265— 99 BUTLER, JOHN LEWIS H. 1897— 0? CAREY, TIMOTHY C. 2311— 02 CHARLTON, LOUIS V, VV. X. 2615- 99 CLARKE, EDWARD E. 1156— 99 COLLINS, JOHN H. 2336- 02 COOK, WILLIAM K. 155 — 9H DEVESON, THOMAS A, D, X. 2646- 96 EDWARDS, ALFRED G, H, J. 2846- 02 EDWARDS, JOHN A, E, G. 3254— 02 GAYLOR. GEORGE D, F, X. 3023— 9? GRANT, HENRY Y. 496 - 06 GREEN, JOHN L, P. 3779— 96 GREENAVVAY, WILLIAM D. 3398— 99 HENLEY, MATTHEW H, J, K. 433— Of HICKS, WILLIAM JOHN G, H. 2155- 0: HOY, ALFRED H. 866— 00 LEEMORE, THOMAS H, J. 1705— 9!- MARNEY, EDWARD B. 354- 01 MAJOR, BEATRICE A. G. 4- 02 MINSTREL, EDWARD R, T. W, X, Y H, J, K. 1024— 01 898— 02 SOLAN, MICHAEL PAYNE, GEORGE T. 117— 02 PURSER, CHARLES K. 956— 0:' REEVES, HARRY E. 22yO— 01 SMITH, GEORGE E, C. 2232— 02 STANLEY, JOHN" H. 13369— 98 SL'LLIVAN, ANDREW G. 866— 0 V \ LKER, JOHN H, T. 3278— 05 VARD, WILLIAM Sentence. Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of 3 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 11th Sept.. Tower Bridge P. Failing to report Ct. 11th Sept.. C. C. Ct. 10th Sept., Lambeth P. Ct. LIth Sept, C. C. Ct. 11th Sept., Leeds P. Ct. 5 years p. s. and o 12t'n Sept., C. C. Ct. years supn. 7 days in default 9 months h. l. 15 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 18 mouths h. l. 12 months h. l. 21 days and licence subsequently revoked 3 months, 2nd division 12 months h. l. 20 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 5 years p. s. 3 years p. s. 2 montl s h. l. 12 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 3 years p. e. 3 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 12 months h.!. 5 years p. s. 15 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 3 veirs p. s. 3 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 10th Sept., S. W. P. Ct. 13th Sept.. N. L. Sess. 11th Sept., N. L. Sess. 13th Sept., C. C. Ct. 13th Sept., N. L. Sess. Larceny ( person) P. of C. Act Obtaining money oy worthless cheques P. of C. Act Warehousebrea king Disorderly conduct Housebreaking Stealing a dog and collar Housebreaking Larceny ( goods ex poed) 10th Sept., Guildhall P. Ct. P. of C. Act 11th Sept., Marlborough St. Begging P. Ct. Larceny ( goods ex- posed) 12th Sept, Highgate P. Sess P. of C. Act 13th Sept.. N. L. Sess. 12th Sept., C. C Ct. Forging and utter- ing a request to obtain goods 11th Sept., Marylebone P. Ct Larceny ( goods ex- posed) 11th Sept.. C. C. Ct. Making and possess- ing counterfeit coin 13th Sept., N. L. Sess. Possessing house breaking imple- ments 10th Sept., Margate P. Ct. ^ Frequenting 11th Sept , Leeds P. Ct. 14th Sept, C. C. Ct. 11th Scot., N. L. Sess. 13th Sept, C. C. Ct. 12th Sept., Thames P. Ct. 10th Sept., Richmond P. Sess. 12th Sept., C. C. Ct. 14th Sept.. N. L. Sess. 11th Sept., N. L. Sess. 11th Sept., N. L. Sess. th Aug., Clerkenwell P. Ct. 11th Sept., Leeds P. Ct, [ P. of C. Act Obtaining goods by false pretences Larceny from van Larceny ( dwelling) Failing to report P. of C. Act Breaking and enter- ing a refreshment pavilion Larcenv ( confidence trick) Larceny Larceny ( person) Failing to report P. of C. Act Name and Division of Officer. Same Name HENRY BLAKE ROBERT LEWIS JOHN YOUNG THOMAS CASEY ALFRED CHARLTON Same Name JOHN EMERY GEORGE WHITE Same Nrjne JOHN SHEPHERD Same Name Same Name Same Name ARCHIE WRIGHT WILLIAM BYSER MICHAEL HENLEY Same Name ALFRED WYNN GEORGE LESON THOMAS SULLIVAN MARY BROWN EDWARD JOHNSON THOMAS MORAN Same Name CHARLES PURCY JAMES REEVES WILLIAM CLIFTON GEORGE LAWRENCE Same Name Same Name JOHN SHAW P. S. t'aselton and P. S. Pusey, C. I. D., M, PC. Doweis, C. I. D., M. P. C. McBfath, 408 P ; also P. S. Haigh, C. I. D.. P. P. S. Pride and P. C Taylor, C. I. D., J. P C. Yaxley. 755, City : a'so Det.- Sergt. Newell. Citv P C. Skilton, 731 V. P. C. Martin. 374E ; also P. S. Seymour, C. I. D., S. P. C. Hopewell, 181B : also P. S. Ferrett, C. I. D., B. P. C. Watson, 831K : also P. S. Marshall, C. I. D.. K. P. C. Hadlow, 434 D ; also P. S. Sevrrour, C. I. D.. S. P. C. Griffin, 923 City P. C. Hadlow, 434 D ; also Insp. Wright, i D- P. S. Mitchell and Insp. Neil, C. I. D., Y. P. C. Cronk and P. C. Knott, C. I. D.. M. P. C. Muddiman, 305X; also P. C. Puller), C. I. D.. D. Insp. Divall, C. I. D., J ; also P. S. Stevens, C. I. D., K. P. S. Leach and P. C. Hall, C. I. D., G. P C. Humphries and P. C. Hail, C. I. D.. F. P. C Ranfcombe. 284G ; also P. S. Leach, C. I. D.. G. P. C. Draper, 525V ; also P. C. William- son. C. LD. V. P. S. Norris and P. C. Rixon, C. I. D., K. P. C Baldwin, 160V ; also P. S. Allen, C. I. D.. T, P. C Middleditch, 184K; also P. S. Marshall, C. I. D., K. P. C. Thompson, 291C; also P. S. Jones, C. I. D., B. P. C. Sach, 23ER ; also P. C. Stocker. 228 M. P. C. Guc. 480H ; also P. S. Pullen, C. I. D., H. Insp. Kjd and P. S. Selby, C I. D., G. LONDON: PBtirritD ron His MAJBSTV'S STirio* u « >- OPTIOB SV - 1. J. KBLIHHH 4 Co.. Lri>., U, View 8mn Scmnc, B. C.; 31. K( xi WIU. 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