PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY, NEW SERIES. FRIDAY MARCH, I, 1907. VOL. XXIY., NO. 2418. BB& UX AH ctmmunications for insertion in the POLICI QAZITTI, and all communi- inliini relating to them, should be addressed to Ta « EDITOB O » IEI POLICI TTABIITTU, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted l » an* issue of the POLIOB GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to os taken upon them by another force. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if tufUcient 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 rsiponsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must b* clearly stated. Portrait! of persons whose apprehension it sought for serious offences, and tngravings of stolen property, will be inserted at a cost of 7s. per portrait, Md of 5s. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, unless the article is tsrpi or unusually intricate, when the engraver's charge will range from St. to 10 » . A remittance of 5s. should be made in the first instance for cost at tngraving sketches. Svtry announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed fey the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and if tit name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in ftrej auainst him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of p » ite « , or hit immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the salt may be. TIOBTS. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an offlit? 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 b| f counties. 8. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension tr recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to ths 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 receitsi 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 papsr 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, New Scotland Yari, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. The Space being limited, announcements concerning " Missing Persons" are only accepted on payment, but insertion in the next or any subsequent issue cannot hi - • edj, London, S. W. quaranteed. The charge for such insertions ( if accepted) will be given on application TH « EDITOR. New Scotland Yard, SPECIAL NOTICE. FINGER PRINTS. UNDER the existing arrajigements the finger hnprsseions will be taken, and recorded at the Finger Print Department, Convict Supervision Office, New Scotland Y" ard, of all persons convicted as follows: — ( a) All persons coming within Section 5, 7, or 8 of the Prevention of Crimes Act, 1871. (• i) All persons, at Assizes or Quarter Sessions, sentenced to not less than one month's im- prisonment, without option of a fine, for any of the offences shown below. ( c) All persons, at Petty Sessional, Police, or Stipendary Magistrate's Court, sentenced to more than one month's imprisonment, with- out option of a fine, for any of the following offences: — Aliens ( Sec. 3 Aliens Act of 1905). Arson. Assaults with intent to rob. Attempted burglary. Attempted larceny. Attempts to break into churches, houses, shops, warehouses, & c. Attempts to obtain goods and money by false pretences. Bankruptcy offences. Being found on enclosed premises. Breaking into churches, houses, shops, warehouses, & c. Burglary. Cattle stealing. Coining. Conspiracies of all descriptions. Embezzlement. Entering with intent to commit a felony. Extortion by threats. Felonious wounding. Forgery. Fraud. Frequenting. Warehousebreaking. Horse stealing. Housebreaking. Importuning male persons to commit un- natural offences ( Vagrancy Act, 1898, Sec. 1, par. b). Indecent assault on female. Larceny. Mental degenerates. Obtaining goods and money by false pre- tences. Possessing housebreaking tools. Procuration of women and girls. Prostitution, living on proceeds of ( Vagrancy Act, 1898, Sec. 1, par. a,). Receiving. Robbery. Sacrilege. Sheep stealing. Shopbra aking. Suspected person. Unlawful possession. Uttering counterfeit coin. Warehousebreakins;. But all offenders of the first Division, and such of the second Division as have never been pre- viously convicted, are exempted from this order. In order to avoid the retention of useless records in the Finger Print Department, the Registrar of Habitual Criminals would be glad if the Chief Constables of Counties, Cities, and Boroughs, will, vn future, notify the death of any criminal who has been finger- printed. The notification should contain the full name and aliases, particulars of conviction, or con- victions if possible, also the No. published in the list of Habitual Criminals. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRIC1 1.— N Division.— For stealing a silver tea service, consisting of hot water jug, sugar basin, teapot, and milk jug, crest heron's head, " G. H." engraved thereon, embossed flowers at top of each; 1 silver mug, " Presented to Henry Adam Philby, as a token of respect and esteem by a few friends," on side; 1 do. christening mug, embossed boys playing football, " T. M. G." engraved thereon; 1 do. cake basket, oblong, trellis work about 2 in. from top and row of beading on edge; 1 do. round basket, medallion with Madonna child at bottom; 6 do. tea spoons, Apostle; 1 do. salver, stands op 6 feet, " Presented to H. M. Philby, on his mar- riage," engraved thereon; 1 do. vinaigrette, shape of book, " Mary" engraved thereon; 1 do. card case, " Mabel, ' from H. E. B.," thereon; 1 ink stand, horse's hoof, mounted silver, " Lady Clon- nel, killed at Cahir," engraved thereon ; 1 old- fashioned brooch, shape of oyster mother- o'- pearl at back, seed pearls with large one in centre in front; I do. bar, set paste stones, miniature of child's head, golden curls, back ground blue, set in old locket surrounded pearls; 1 plain gold locket, " M. H." thereon; 1 gold chain, painted photograph of man attached ; 1 Masonic compass, embossed shamrock, " S" at top, " G" in centre, large sapphire in " S," small do. in " G," " Pre- sented by the Phoenix Lodge, 107, H. W. W., Bro. Captain G. Hearn," on back ; 1 18 ct. Masonic Past Master's emblem, " Military Lodge, 2021," thereon ; 1 Knight Past Preceptor's gold and en- amel emblem, " Colombo Preceptory " thereon ; 1 tortoiseshell clock, silver mounts, " M. H." thereon— LOUIS DUMONT, a Frenchman, age 20, height 5 fi. 5 in., complexion pale, spots on face, hair fair, ejes small, large moulh; wearing dark clothes, bowler hat. 2.— X Division.— For stealing ( bailee) between June ami December, 1906, £ 1 12s.— ALt RKD PAMMENT, age 30, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion and hair dark ; dress, black overcoat, blue and white spotted muffler, dark trousers and cap. A native of Paddington. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANGLESEY. 3.— Holyhead ( county).— For stealing ( bailee), lis. 6d.— FRANK AINSWORTH, age 17, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes brown; dress, 2 dark jackets, dark trousers, rubber collar, brown cap. A native of St. Asaph. May seek employment at livery stables, hotels, & c., or may be found with small travelling shows. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Holyhead. BERKSHIRE. 4.— Reading ( County).— For stealing, 18th ult., a gold watch chain ; 1 paste gold safety pin, horse shoe and fox's head in centre; and £ 1— A MAN, age about 20, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion very pale, hair black; dress, dark suit, large peak cap, button boots. He applied for work at the stables at Streatly. ( See Case No. 87 current issue.) Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, County Police Office, Reading. 5.— Wokingham ( County).— For obtain- ing 18s. 6d., bv false pretences — WILLIAM REEVES, alias WILLIAMS and KING, age 46, height 5 ft. 9£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar back right hand, mole on cheek and right of chin, second left toe has been fractured; usually wears jacket suit, leggings, and cap or hard felt hat, and overcoat. He defrauds small shopkeepers by obtaining payment in ad- vance for potatoes, eggs, apples, rabbits, etc. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Goddard, Wokingham. 6.— Reading ( Bormigh).— YoT stealing £ 14 and a gold watch— ELIZA INGRAM, age 30, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes dark, small scar right cheek; dress, brown 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE FRIDAY, MARCH L, 1907. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( oontinued)- skirt, black beaver loose fitting jacket, blue felt hat with blue and white feathers, brown button boots. Was accompanied by her Daughter, age 12, complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes blue; wear- ing blue skirt and jacket, red beaver hat. Also by a Man, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache black, eyes hazel; dress, double- breasted jacket suit, brown tweed overcoat, double- breasted, pearl buttons, green cap. Sup- posed en route to Canada. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Reading. BREGONSHiRE. "•— YstradyysaSais t. County).— For fail- ing to surrender at Brecon Assizes, 28th Jan., on a charge of rape— EVAN JONES, age 34 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion fair, thin features, hair light brown, eyes blue, female tattooed right forearm, blue coal mark on nose. A native of Ystradgynlais. Has worked as a collier. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Flye, Brecon. CHESHIRE. 8.— Birkenhead ( County).— For stealing £ 6 from his lodgings at Shotwick, 14th ult,— FRED RYAN, an Irishman, age 26 to 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion sallow, thin features, hair and eyes dark, clean shaved, slightly bow legged, walks badly; dress, dark grey jacket and vest, grey trousers, red tie, grey cap, new lace boots ( right one cut on toe). A groom. May be found at racing stables or race meetings. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sutherland, Birkenhead. 9.— Crowe ( County).— For obtainiug £ 2 10s. by false pretences, on 17th Novem- ber, 1906. — ALBERT YOXALL, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., rather stout build, complexion and hair dark, full face, long thin nose, slightly bow- legged, turns toes inwards; dress, dark coat and vest, cord trousers, dark cap, red and black scarf. May seek employment at collieries. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. 10.— Haze! Grove ( County).— hor house- breaking, 15th ult., at Bredbury, and stealing 3 African gold studs, chased; 1 gold signet ring, set blood stone, initial " M " on ring; 1 gold" pin, claw setting, pearl centre; 1 do., twisted wire, pearl in centre; 30 foreign coins, including a Kruger half- crown, florin, shilling, sixpence, and three- penny piece; 1 Mexican dollar: 1 Canadian silver coin; 3 George III. pennies; 2 Spanish silver coins — TWO MEN ( 1st, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair light brown; wearing light fawn colour three quarter length overcoat, light cap. 2nd, age 30 to 32, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, prominent nose; dress, dark iacket suit, hard felt hat). Information to Supt. McHale, Hazel Grove. 11.— Runcorn ( CountyV— For housebreak- ing, 13th ult., at Stocktnn H^ th. and stealing a gold signet ring, " initials " F. D." tEereon; 1 gold ring, set 2 diamonds and 1 sapphire; 1 lady's silver watch, silver dial, chased back, " Examined by , Maidstone," inside " ; 1 gold double link bracelet with ring fastener; 1 gold bangle, chased on front, slightly bent; 1 gold chain bangle; 1 gold expanding bracelet; 1 do. neck chain with pendant attached; 1 do. brooch, set diamonds, thistle, ornament and safety chain attached; 1 do. pin; 1 silver bow watch fastener; 1 meerschaum pipe in case; 1 cigar holder and 1 cigarette holder in case; 1 oxidised brooch, set 2 cats' faces in green stone, thereon; and 16s.— TWO MEN ( 1st, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, thin features, hair light, clean shaved; dress, fawn colour overcoat, sack back, dark trousers, greenish cap, carried a book. 2nd, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair dark, clean shaved; wearing dark overcoat, black hard hat.) Appear- ance of clerks. Information to Supt. Ennion, Runcorn. DEVONSHIRE. 12. — Exeter ( County). — FREDERICK BARRETT, Case No. 13, 6th November, 1903, information cancelled. ESSEX. 13.— Brentwood ( County).— For stealing a light tweed reefer jacket; 1 pair green mixture trousers; 1 dark grey overcoat, gauntlet cuffs, dark lining, striped sleeve lining, cloth buttons — CHARLES PURVIS, age 36, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache ginger, eyes grey, tattooed both arms; wt„ ring the stolen clothing. He belongs to the Essex Militia. Ab- sconded from Warley Barracks 20th ult. Has been a barman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Marden, Brentwood. 1+.— tipping ( County).— For embezzling 10s. — JOSEPH MORDECAI, alias NORTON and BROCK, Office No. 71- 05 ( ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR No. 76, Fig. 18), age 31, height 5 ft. 10£ in., com- plexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, brown scar back of left hand; dress, grey overcoat and cap, check jacket and trousers. An agent; native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Laver, Epping. 15.— Southend- on- Sea < County).— For embezzling £ 30— EDWIN HARRISON, age 30, height 6 ft., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, supposed lame one foot; dress, dark jacket suit. A potman. Warrant issued. 16.— Southend'on- Sea ( County).— For failing to appear at Essex Quarter Sessions, 20th October, 1905, charged with stealing £ 100— JOHN CAMPBELL CREE, age 35, height 5 ft. 5£ in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, of smart appearance. A builder; late of Chiswick. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 17.— Cardiff ( City).— For obtaining food and money by false pretences, between 4th and 7th ult.— GEORGn. MACHIN, age 46, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes blue, no teeth; dress, long brown overcoat with velvet collar, blue dungaree jacket, dark trousers and cap. A marine engineer; native of Glasgow. Warrant issued. 18 — Cardiff ( City).— For stealing £ 1 15s., 5th ult.- SIDNEY JON* S. pge 31. height 5 ft, 5 in., complexion fair, full face, high forehead, hair dark, heavy moustache light; dress, black overcoat, dark serge suit, dark tie, black hard hat, brown kid gloves, carried a gold mounted um- brella with crook handle. A boot salesman ; native of Merthyr Tydfil. Warrant issued. 19 — Cardiff ( City).— Tor stealing, 7th ult., a parcel containing clothing ( recovered)— ARTHUR COLES, age about 22, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, long thin face, small mous- tache ( cut short) reddish; dress, black jacket and vest, white cord trousers, red tie, white silk muffler, blue cap, lace boots, heavily nailed, leather belt with several military buttons attached. Warrant issued. 20.— Cardiff ( City}.— For falsification of accounts— ARTHUR ALLAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 5 in., rather stout build, complexion florid, hair black, slight eyebrows light, eyes ( small) dark, addicted to drink; dress, blue over- coat, suit with light stripes, may be wearing a fancy vest, black bowler hat, lace boots. An egg merchant's manager or traveller; native of New Shildon, Yorkshire. Is fond of cricket and amateur theatricals. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Cardiff. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 21.— Cheltenham ( County).— For failing to report— Supervisee DAVID O'HAGAN, Office No. 2477- 02, age 50, height 5 ft. 2£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, nose inclined to right, crossed flags and sailor with flag right forearm, crossed flags and bracelet back left wrist. Fre- quents common lodging houses. A hawker; native of Cardiff. Sentenced at Gloucester County Quarter Sessions, 4th April, 1906, to 5 months hard labour and 2 years supervision for larceny. To be dealt with where found. 22.— Cheltenham ( County).— For stealing a bicycle ( recovered)— ROBERT ALFRED GARDENER, age 26, height 5 ft. 6J in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, slight moustache light, eyes blue- grey, scar left eyebrow and back of right hand, woman holding star tattooed left forearm; dress, brown mackintosh or rainproof coat, with velvet collar, grey suit with light stripes, green tie, hard bowler hat. An engine driver; native of Cheltenham. Has served in the King's Royal Rifle Corps and Royal Horse Artillery. Pre- viously convicted at Portsmouth and " Worcester. Warrant issued. 2A - Cheltenham ( Court t. iA — For failing to report— Licence- holder JOHN ROLFE, alias YOUNGMAN, RALPH JONES, & c., Office No. 2998- 99, age 38, height 6 ft. 0} in., complexion fresh, hair ( going bald) light brown, eyes hazel, scar front right wrist, bracelet back left do., ring back of 2nd and 4th left fingers, head of ma » and red dot back left hand. A stonemason; native of Stanhoe, Norfolk. Sentenced at Norfolk Assizes, 4th November, 1899, to 7 years penal servitude and' remanet of a former sentence for carnal know- ledge of a girl age 9 years. Liberated on licence, 24tn December, 1906, which expires 21st April, 1909. M R Z 528. Left Tewkesbury 8th ult., stated he was going to Birmingham. To be dealt with where found. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. 24.— Bristol ( City).— For obtaining 10s. and a quantity of groceries, by a seaman's bogus advance note, 9th and 10th ult.— JAMES MIT- CHELL, alias CAMPBELL and MATTHEWS, age 44, height 5 ft. 5£ in., thin face, hair dark brown, moustache light brown, eyes blue, very short- sighted, broad forehead, long thin nose, pointed chin, cut scar over right eyebrow. A marine fireman; native of London. Previously convicted of false pretences at South Shields, Jarrow^ Gateshead, Newcastle- on- Tyne, and North Shields. Warrant issued. Not to be'arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 25.— Gosport ( County). — For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences at Newtown, between 1st and 9th ult.— HENRY JONES, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion florid, hair and moustache light brown, dimple on chin, no teeth in front; dress, dark double- breasted jacket and vest, pepper and salt colour trousers, and cap, blue and white muffler, brown boots ( patched). Supposed a shoemaker; native of Epsom. Stated he had served in the Rifle Brigade and has 3 medals. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cottle, Gosport. 2ii.— Ringwoad ( County).— For deserting his children, leaving them chargeable to the Christ- church Union— FREDERICK SIDNEY FOOTE, age 36, height 5 ft. 2f in., complexion fair, hair sandy, eyes hazel, birth mark left thigh. A native of Pokesdown. May assume the name of Sidney Wilkins and be accompanied by a Man, age 27, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair and eyes brown, anchor left arm. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Mayes, Riugwood. HERTFORDSHIRE. 27.— Ware ( County).— For embezzling 3s. at Hoddesdon. 28th January last— JOSEPH MOR- DECAI, alias NORTON and J. MORRIS, Office No. 71- 05, Case No. 91, 22nd ult. ( ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR NO. 76, Figure 18), age 31, height 5 ft. 10J in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes hazel; scar back left hand; dress, grey overcoat and cap, check jacket and trousers. Repre- sents to small tradesmen that he is a debt collec- tor, and on being engaged collects money if pos- sible, but fails to pay over same. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Duke, Ware. KENT. 28.— Chatham ( County).— For failing to report— Licence- holder WALTER GRANVILLE, alias WILLIAMS and POULTON, Office No. 1888- 02, age 30, height 5 ft. 5f in., complexion fresh, hair ( going bald) dark brown, eyes blue, tiger and man's head left forearm, lost tip of third left finger. A ship's carpenter; native of Shilton. Sentenced at South London Sessions, 19th August, 1903, to 3 years penal servitude and remanet of a former sentence for stealing tools. Liberated on licence, 5th January, 1907, which expires 26th December, 1907. W d 527. To be dealt with where found. Information to Supt. Rhodes, Chatham. 29.— Maidstftrse < Borough).— For leaving his wife chargeable to the Maidstone Union, 31st • Jan.— HKNRY JAMF. S GLASSCOCK, a? e about 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion, whiskers, and moustache dark, thin face; usually wears a dust colour overcoat, and black bowler hat. A publican; native of Maidstone. Was accompanied by a Woman, age about 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., rather stout build, complexion fair, hair light, rather red face. Warrant issued. 30.— Maidstone ( Borough).— For embezzle- ment, 5th October, 1906— JAMES LOGAN, alias BOND and WARD, age about 50, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown, whiskers and moustache ginger; dress, bluish suit, overcoat, black hard felt hat. A brush manu- facturer's traveller. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Maidstone. FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1907. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 1 OXFORDSHIRE. 39. — Oxford ( County). — For stealing, at Thame, 26th ult., 2 single case silver watches, " Field & Son, Magnetic, Aylesbury" on face of one; 1 metal curb pattern Albert; 1 rolled gold do., close links— A MAN, age 35 to 40, height ;> ft. 9 or 10 in., hair ( bald on top) brown, mous- tache ( heavy) light brown, high cheek bones, military appearance ; dress, dark coat, navy blue trousers, cap, blue muffler with white stripes. Stated he was a plumber. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Oxford. SHROPSHIRE. 40 — Wellington ( County).— For stealing, 11th ult., a gold filled watch chain, dog chain pattern, gold medal attached, " P. G." on front, " Presented to William Tudor by the Marquis of Stafford Lodge I. O. of M. U. Trench," on back; also for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences at Oakengates — THOMAS JAMES MOORE, alias THOMAS GIBSON and TALBOT JOHN MEDLEY, age 24, height 5 ft. 11£ in., complexion sallow, erect bearing, hair and mous- tache ( pointed at ends) dark; dress, dark grey mixture coat, navy blue vest and trousers, brown leggings, well educated. A native of London. Represented himself to be a wine and spirit mer- chant's traveller. May be accompanied by his Mother, age 60, complexion sallow, prominent features, good teeth; dress, black dress, f cape trimmed beads, narrow band of fur at neck, black bonnet with yellow ribbon or flower left side. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Fulcher, Wellington. 41.— Whitchurch ( County).- For stealing, 11th ult., a quantitv of old iron and brass ( re- covered)— TWO YOUTHS ( 1st, age about 19, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair light, eyes dark; dress, black jacket, brown cord trousers, old silk neckerchief, cap, lace boots. 2nd, age about 17, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion swarthy, round features, hair light, eyes dark, slightly hunch back; dress, dark green serge jacket, old trousers, cap, lace boots). Rag and bone gatherers; supposed natives of Warrington. Stay at common lodging houses. Information to Supt. Lucas, Whitchurch. SOMERSETSHIRE. 42.— Ilminster ( County).-- For stealing, 27th ult., from the Sub- Post Office at Donyatt, £ 9 and postage stamps to the value of 15s.— A MAN, age 36, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, rather long features, hair light brown; dress, dark green mixture suit, dark grey rainproof overcoat, brown soft felt hat, large gold colour watch chain. He represented that he was a sur- veyor from the General Post Office. Information to Supt. Jennings, Ilminster. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE OISTRIC1 31.— Criminal Investigation De- partment*— For larceny at Johannesburg— GEORGE BURKE ( correct name FRANCIS 61— Norwich ( City).—¥ or Btealing, 7th ult., 2 jairs boots ( 1 pair recovered) — HENRY BLAKi , alias WOODS, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in , slight build, sharp features, thin light moustache, impediment in speech, stoopc, limps slightly and turns right toot outwards ; wearing dark pi, lid cap, dark overcoat, red and yellow mixed tie. Has been employed as an enamel letter fixer. Information to the Chief Constable, Norwich. NOR JH& MPrONSH1R£. 3* — Northampton ( Borough).— For steal- ing Sets of pony nar nets ( recovered)— RICHARD c- SaAM, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 iu., itoops slightly, tliiu 1' t atures, cle- m shaved; vvtaring light smooth overcoat, dark trousers, light cap— OEOuGE MALIN, age 15, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., ring worm on back of head ; wearing dark overcoat, brown ribbed trousers, light colour cap. Warrants issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Northamp- ton. G HART), age about 35, height 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion fair, hair and moustache light, of good address and smart appearance; usually well dressed. Provisional warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). £ 10 REWARD. 34.— Sheffield ( City).— For embezzlement — JAMES KILLINGSWORTH, age about 42, height about 5 ft. 5 in., heavy moustache brown, rather prominent eyes, large nose, large scar on upper lip. A clerk. Is fond of billiards and horse racing. Will probably seek employment as GLOUCESTERSHIRE- 32.— Stroud ( County).— Escaped from cus- tody at Tedbury Police Station, 27th Jan., charged with burglary, and stealing £ 14 — WILLIAM HENRY WHICHELOW, Office No. 287- 05, age 35 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion NORFOLK. dark, clean shaved, speaks with strong Irish accent. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. a clerk or canvasser. Is believed to have assumed the name of J. KNIGHT. Absconded on 8th October, 1906 . The above reward will be paid by Messrs. W. Wingate & Johnston, Ltd., general shipping agents, forwarding and insurance agents, 17 and 18 Alders- gate Street, and 11 and 12 Falcon Avenue, London, E. C., to any person who shall give such information as will lead to the arrest of Killingsworth. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Sheffield. APPREHENSION SOUGHT 0continued)- LINCOLNSHIRE. 35.— Boston ( Borough).— For forgery, 23rd ult. — — ROBERTS, alias APPLEYARD and J. W. ASHTON, age about 26, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light, eyes grey, one front upper tooth missing, slight impediment in speech, suffers from asthma; dress, green tweed suit, light mackintosh with velvet collar, light grey cap, green tie, brown leggings, heavy lace boots, left behind a pair of cuffs, laundry mark " T 389- 10" thereon. A photographer's canvasser. May have in his possession photographs with " C. Hewitt & Co., late Walter Scott, Studio, Chesterfield," thereon. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Boston. LANCASHIRE. 33— Liverpool ( City).— Tor embezzlement — CHARLES KENNY, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, hair and complexion MONMOUTHSHIRE. 36.— Pontypool ( County).— For stealing £ 55, 4th ult.— CHARLES TURNER, age 19, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown; dress, brown plaid overcoat, brown breeches and leggings, cap, lace boots. A grocer's haulier; native of Leeds. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. James, Pontypool. fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar right side forehead and back left hand, wart right of neck; dress, brown suit, dark overcoat, muffler, and cap, new lace boots, supposed now wearing black button leggings. A labourer; native of Reading. Has been working on a farm, and may seek similar em- ployment. Sentenced at Berks Quarter Sessions, ,4th April, 1904, to 12 months hard labour for housebreaking. Liberated on remission 17th February, 1905. 1434. Warrant issued. Information to Supfc. Biggs, Stroud. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1907. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)- S TA FFORDSHIRE. • 13.— Wolverhampton ( Borough).— For failing to report^ Supervisee JOHN HUGHES, an Irishman, Office No. 3328- 96, age 44, height 5 ft. If in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, several scars on right side of forehead, nose has been broken, scar back of right hand, " M. H." tattooed outside left upper arm. A cooper. Sen- tenced at West Bromwich Sessions, 24th October, 1906, to 3 months hard labour, and 1 year Police Supervision, for stealing a shirt. To be dealt with where found. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. 50.— Wakefield ( City). — For failing to report— Supervisee JAMES WILSON, alias AB- BOTT, Office No. 1019- 03, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, pock marked, hair brown, eyes grey, scar over right eyebrow, and left of forehead, heart, " My Love J. W." and cross flags right . arm, bust of a man and " B. A." left arm. A baker; native of Manchester. Sentenced at Nottingham City Sessions, 27th April, 1906, to 10 months hard labour and 2 years supervision for receiving stolen goods. Liberated on remission, 28th ult. 596. To be dealt with where found. Information to the Chief Constable, Wakefield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. 56.— Weymouth ( Borough).— 25th ult., » lady's gold half- hoop diamond ring, set 5 large stones, graduated; 1 do. opal ring, set 5 large opals, graduated; 1 do., set 3 large rubies and 4 chipped diamonds; 1 lady's gold neck chain, set turquoise in small gold balls, gold Devil charm attached; 1 short gold neck chain, photograph pendant, boy in sailor suit one side, child in white dress the other; 1 lady's small gold keyless watch, gold face, enamelled flowers on back; 1 gold chain bracelet, large open link pattern, set 5 opals at intervals— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 11 in., rather stout build, broad shoulders, complexion dark, oval face, prominent cheek bones, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes h. azel, very large hands, slouching gait; dress, dark blue suit, black over- coat with velvet collar, red tie, black bowler hat. Had with him a large dark brown brief bag7 con- taining a brownish jacket, 1 pair grey trousers with black stripes. Appearance of an engineer. Information to the Chief Constable, Weymouth. HAMPSHIRE. M.— Ringwood ( County).— 23rd ult„ by burglary, 10 silver table spoons ( 1 marked " L"; 1 marked " E. l."); 6 large silver forks, crest, griffin's head; 6 small do.; 3 or 4 silver dessert forks, bone handles; 6 do. dessert knives, bone handles, engraved blades; 1 do. crumb scoop; 1 silver- plated fish slice and fork ; 6 small silver patch boxes ( 1 oval, about 2 in. long. " A. W." on back; 1 round, flat, about size of half- crown; 1 round vinaigrette, " F F" on lid; 2 oblong do.; 1 oval); 1 plated bread fork, ivory handle, bound with silver; 1 round metal clock, about 3 in. in diameter; 1 silver skewer, 10 or 12 in. long; 1 oxydised case ( shape of cigarette case), containing hvoodermic syringe and several tabloids. Information to Supt. Mayes, Ringwood. KENT. 58.— Cravesend ( Borough).— 24th nit., by housebreaking, a brooch, bar shape, green stone, gold cased at both ends, " N. Z." cut into gold showing green stone through, chased round letters, no pin; 1 do., diamond shape, green stone, " T. S." in gold initials in centre; 1 do., heart shape, green stone, mounted with a gold ring on top; 1 pin, gold nugget fastened to pin; 1 umbrella, silver mounted crook handle; 1 fur stole, fastens with two heads, tails at ends. Information to the Chief Constable, Gravesend. LANCASHIRE. 59.— Bootle ( Borough).— 16th ult., by house- breaking, a lady's silver card case, chased, plain centre- piece with " E. A. W." in monogram, and " Sept. 6th, 1906," thereon; 1 lady's silver semi- hunting watch, maker " Russell, Liverpool," on works, and " E. A. B." on outside of outer case; 1 black silk fob guard, gold mounted; 2 gold seals ( 1 with green stone, and the other triangular shape, with yellow stone) ; 1 18 ct. curb bracelet, fastens with" padlock, " E. A. B., Nov. 30th, 1899," thereon, small safety chain attached; 1 18 ct. curb bracelet, with plain heart- shaped locket; 1 9 ct. medal with 18 ct. centre piece, " W. W." in monogram on one side, and " Leigh Swimming Club, Harrison Cup, 1902. Winner, W. Wright," on the other side; 1 lady's 18 ct. green cameo ring; 1 18 ct. signet ring, yellow stone with figure of a bee thereon; 1 gold brooch, figures of 3 swallows set with pearls; 6 electro- plated fish knives and forks, ivory handles, in leather case; 6 silver teaspoons, with sugar tongs, plain, with " W. E. W." thereon, in leather case; 6 do., plain, in leather case; 6 do., chased, open carved handles; 1 jam spoon, bowl scalloped round edge, open carved handle; 3 silver buttons, figure of lady' s head thereon; 1 bottom set of artificial teeth on gold plate, in cardboard box; 1 lady's silver belt buckle, fancy pattern, carved in open work; 1 lady's gold neck chain, small close links; 1 22 ct. gold double Albert, with swivel at each end, very old- fashioned, has been made out of a long neck chain, each link is composed of about 6 gold wires; 1 silver sovereign purse, initials " W. W." engraved thereon; 1 gold pendant, figure of a tortoise studded with diamonds and emeralds; 1 enamelled gold pendant, shaped as a pansy with pearl in centre; 1 set of 9 ct. studs and sleeve links, plain pattern; 1 lady's gold watch, very thin flowered cases, gold dial, glass broken and out of repair; 1 lady's gold antique dress ring, set with topaz and garnets; 1 9 ct. pendant ( small), shape of a bean; 1 very old- fashioned gold locket, small, oval. Information to the Chief Constable, Bootle. 60.— Salford ( Borough). — 20th ult., by housebreaking, a lady's 15 ct. gold guard, octagon pattern, about 40 in.' long, 9 ct. gold oblong looket, chased each side, containing photographs of 2 SUFFOLK ( East). 44._ Ipswich ( Borough).— For stealing brass bearings— SIDNEY COX, age 39, height about 5 ft. 8 in., weight 11 stones, complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark brown, splay feet; dress, mixture check overcoat, grey check suit, trousers and vest lined check flannel, '* Biarritz" on trousers buttons, green cap with leather peak. A native of Ipswich. Wairant issued. Information to Lient.- Col. Russell, Chief Con- stable, Ipswich. SURREY. 45.— Her sham ( County). — For stealing ( bailee), 21st Jan., at Walton- on- Thames, a safetj bicycle, " Singer " pattern, 24 in. frame, black en- amelled, dropped handle bars, cork grips, Brooks's saddle, 26 in. wheels, plated, Warwick tyres, rat trap pedals, composite mudguards— WILLIAM BAKER, alias SMITH, age about 16, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fresh, full face, hair ( curly in front) dark, slightly lame right foot; dress, dark overcoat, suit, and cap. A labourer. Absconded 21st January, 1907. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Marks, Hereham. WARWICKSHIRE. 46.— Warwick ( County).— For stealing £ 7 10s. from his lodgings, 16th nit.— JOHN GOODE, alias KNOWLES, age 27, height 5 ft. 11£ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, mole back of neck and on chest, of smart appearance; dre6s, dark grey overcoat, dark blue military trousers ( stripes taken out), black cap. A native of Har- bury. Has served in the Army. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ravenhall, Warwick. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 47. — Richmond ( County). — For stealing, 30th January, a light grey suit," Robinson < fe Sons, Tailors, York," on tab, lined brown sateen; 1 blue serge jacket; 1 dark grey tweed vest; 2 light grey caps ( 1 lined yellow sateen), " The Wynnstay ^ inside; 1 brown tie; 1 collar and front " ( R 19) " laundry mark inside— STANLEY BROGDEN, age 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey, crown and anchor back of left forearm; wearing the stolen clothing. A native of Small Banks, Otley. Is a deserter from the 3rd Yorkshire Regiment. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wilson, Richmond. 48. — Middlesbrough ( Borough). - For stealing ( bailee) £ 10 8s. 2d., 2nd ult.— JOHN EDWARD MORSE, alias WILLIAM DANCER, age 36 or 37, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, stoops slightly, complexion pale, hair light, mous- tache brown, rather prominent larynx; dress, grev jacket and vest, navy blue trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots, black leggings with straps. An electrical and mechanical engineer; native of Norwich. Has also been employed as a painter and motor car driver. Had with him 2 wooden boxes and a bicycle. Absconded 2nd ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Middles- brough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). iV.— Dewsbury ( County).— For obtaining £ 200 by false pretences, 6th ult,— JOHN O. RICHARDSON, age 25 to 30, height about 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, frequently has a rash on face, hair brown, moustache ( waxed at ends) light, cross flags, and head of Queen Victoria one arm, " Faith, Hope, and Charity" on other; wearing dark frock coat and vest, light trousers, brown leggings and boots. Has posed as a doctor. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Midgley, Dewsbury. HAMPSHIRE. 51. — Gosport ( County). — Commitied for trial at next Quarter Sessions, charged with ob- taining groceries by false pretences, between lst January and 18 th February, 1907— JOHN JAMES SMITH, age 36, height 5 ft. 10£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar on forehead, abscess mark left side of chin. A groom; native of Durham. Is a pensioner from the 9th Lancers. Information to Supt Cottle, Gosport. SHROPSHIRE. 52.— Oswestry ( County).— Remanded till 4th inst., charged with obtaining money by false pretences, 21st ult.— CHARLES HENRY HEN- DERSON, age 58, height 5 ft. 6i in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey, bald on tc brown, side whiskers, closely cropped, and mous- tache ( turning grey) sandy, eyes blue, abscess mark under left ear, left jaw and right cheek, cut mark left thumb; dress, light mixture tweed overcoat, dark jacket with grey stripes, fancy vest with blue and white spots, black trousers, red tie, black hard felt hat, States he is a native of Worcester, and that he has been convicted of false pretences at Galgate, near Lancaster, and at Liverpool. He represented himself as a doctor and eye specialist, or representative of a firm of opticians, and ob- tained money for spectacles, which were found to be of little value. Information to Supt. Hamlet, Oswestry. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 53. — D Division. — 21st nit., 150 boxes cigarettes, 100 in each ; 100 boxes do., 50 in each, " Weinberg's Special" on boxes; 250 packets cigarettes, 10 in each, " Mahalla No. 1, Weinberg, 14, New Bond St." on packets and on cigarettes ; 130 boxes do., " Sir De Li" and " Weinberg" on boxes ; 10 lbs. do., in | lb. boxes, " W. H. Kay & Co., Special Virginia"" on each cigarette, and " 61, High St., Belfast" on boxes; 15 lbs, do. in blue cardboard boxes, coat- of- arms on each cigarette; 10 1- lb. boxes do., " Sans Gene" on cigarettes; 5 boxes 100 each, Russian blend, " Weinberg & Co." on boxes; 60 boxes do. ( some 100, some 50) " The Grcsvenor" on boxes and cigarettes; 20 boxes 100 in each, " High Class Virginia " on each cigarette ; 8 J- lb. tins tobacco, " Weinberg's Smoking Mixture " thereon ; 110- lb. tin tinfoil. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BUCKING HA MS HIRE. 54 — Eton ( County).— Between January, 1906, and February, 1907, 13 silver tea spoons, crest, a Griffin's head; 3 do., ancient date, crest, a stag's head; and 6 dessert do., crest, a stag's head, dated " 1737." Information to Inspector Marks, Eton. DORSETSHIRE. 55.— Poole ( County).— llth. ult., by house- breaking, at Upper Parkstone, 5 or 6 £ 5 Bank of England notes, stamped " Wilts & Dorset Bank, Westborne Branch, numbered among the following, g 70325 to 70328, y 53315 and 53316, £ i47ol to 54707; £ 5; 1 small gold brooch, gold rim and mount, head of fox terrier in crystals; 1 do., head of Yorkshire terrier; 1 silver brooch, Greek coin, helmet thereon; 1 round gold do., " A. E. A." thereon; 1 gold pin set large turquoise; 1 do. curb pattern chain bracelet; 1 do. band bangle, small silver chain attached; 1 silver coin pendant set brilliants, head of Pope on coin; 1 oval silver box; 1 oblong do., about 3 In. long; 1 glass powder box, silver cover. Information to Supt. Brown, Poole. TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 1907. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued)— men, attached; 1 do. bangle, curb pattern, small padlock and safety chain attached; 1 do., J in. broad, engraved top; 1 do., oblong brooch, set 4 sapphires, pearl in centre, safety chain attached; 1 do. curb Albert, heavy gold medal, raised centre, chased sides, " A. D." in monogram on front, at- tached; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold ring, set 5 opals; 1 lady's small silver Swiss Geneva, white, opal and gilt dial; 1 light green tweed overcoat, green velvet collar, lined green Italian cloth, red, white and black striped sleeve lining. 61 — SaBfortf ( lioroujt). — 9th ult., by housebreaking, a lady's silver English lever watch, silver dial, flowers engraved in centre, black fingers, engraved cases, mainspring broken; 1 18 ct. dull gold bracelet, set 6 diamonds and 3 pearls, small safety chain attached; 1 9 ct. gold bracelet, front part engraved, small safety chain attached; 1 lady's fine gold neck chain, about 18 in. long, 18 ct. gold shape pendant, set perry stone in centre, surrounded with pearls, attached; 1 gold crescent brooch, set diamonds and rubies; 1 lady's gold Albert, 6 strands, with tassel at end; and about £ 3. 13th ult., by housebreaking, a gold brooch, about the size of a shilling, ball in centre, with gold thread worked round; 1 gold bar brooch, about 2 in. long, £ in. wide, 3 opals in centre; 1 silver brooch, about the size of a 5s. piece, engraved in centre, raised silver band around, old- fashioned; 1 do., about the size of half- a- crown, willow pat- tern, engraved in centre; 1 gold ring, plait of hair and a small gold plait on top, initials " A. T." thereon; 1 gold ring with coral and pearl in centre, " In memory of, & c.," inscribed inside; 1 tortoise shell brooch, gold leaves worked therein; 1 pair small gold earrings; 1 grey and black rain- proof overcoat, black lining, black and white striped sleeve lining. Information to the Chief Constable, Salford. NOR TMA MP TONSHme. 62.— Peterborough ( City).— 24th ult., by housebreaking, a gold chain bracelet, heart shape padlock, safety chain attached; 1 blue pebble jewel box, bound with silver, 4 ball feet, about 2£ in. long; 1 gold Geneva watch, dark blue en- amelled back, set diamonds, " Forget- me- not" pattern, " A. T.," coronet, " A. H." in old English, engraved inside, in small case; 1 single stone dia- mond ring in small case; 1 lady's antique ring, set moss agate and rubies, in crimson leather case; 1 gold brooch, by J in., set small pearls; 1 do., oval, about 2 in. long1, J in. wide, set dia- monds, coral each side of diamond. Information to the Chief Constable, Peter- borough. 5 TA FFORDSHSRE. 63.— Burslem ( County). — Between 23rd and 25th ult., by shopbreaking, 70 gold brooches, various patterns; 40 gold and silver pencil cases; several silver brooches, various patterns, set imita- tion diamonds; 4 9 ct. gold pendants, containing photographs of females; 20 bangles, engraved, gold fronts, " J. H." stamped thereon; 4 silver sovereign cases; 4 nickel- plated do.; 8 Alberts, gold filled ( 2 double open curb pattern, 1 heavier than other), swivels and bars of some are missing; 1 case containing 12 silyer-] ilated tea spoons, E. P. N. S." stamped thereon; 1 case of fish carvers, imitation ivory handles; 2 Waterbury watches, believed " New England Watch Co." on dials; 2 ladies'' small oxydised watches; 1 silver English lever watch, bold dial, second hand; 6 9 ct. gold half- hoop diamond rings; and a number of gold and silver tooth picks. Information to Chief Supt. Hicklin, Burslem. SiPRFSE Y. 64.— Farnham ( County).— 21st nit., a car- penter's plough ; 1 hammer ; I spoke shave ; 4 - bits, I, and 1 in. ; 1 white apron ; 1 trying plane; 1 jack plane, marked " W. S. Hall"; 1 smoothing do.; 1 carpenter's basket; 2 files; 4 chisels, | and in.; 1 keyhole saw; 1 table saw; 1 mortice chisel, § in., marked " F. Snuggs " ; 2 gauges, marked " B. N."; 1 tenon saw; and 1 chisel, 1J in., both marked " F. Snuggs"— By A MAN, age about 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion and moustache dark, about a week's growth of beard; wearing dark coat and cap, light trousers. Appearance of a tramping mechanic. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. PROPERTY RECOVERED. HAMPSHIRE. 65.- Portsmouth ( Borough).— Watch, Ac., • Case No. 67, 20th July, 1906, and thief arrested. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 66.— N Division.— 18th ult., a dark bay Russian pony, 5 years, 12 hands, thick set, long mane ( near side) and tail, white speck right eye, hair rubbed off withers, in good condition. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND WA R WICKS HIRE. 67.— Longford ( County).— MAN, Case No. 80, 22nd ult., identified as ROLAND BEDDIS, a miner; native of near Gloucester, and late of Stockingford, Nuneaton. APPREHENSIONS. 68.— Metropolitan Police District, R Division.— CAMPBELL SMITH, Case No. 2, 22nd ult. 69 — Metropolitan Police District, Y Division.— CHARLES TROTT, Office No. 1529- 06, Case No. 7, 15th ult. 70.— Berkshire, Reading ( County). — Supervisee THOMAS MOORE, Office No. 1193- 03, Case No. 8, 15th ult., by London ( Metro- politan) Police, on a charge of bepeing. 71 .— Cheshire, Crewe ( County).— HENRY SMITH, Case No. 9, 22nd ult. 72.— Essex, Grays ( County).— HENRY HARTIGAN, Case No. 16, 15th ult. 73.— Gloucestershire, Bristol ( City) - Licence- holder JOHN LITTLE, Office No. 150- 01, Case No. 12, lst ult. 74.— Gloucestershire, Bristol ( City) — ARTHUR EDWARD LONG, Case No. 20, 25th January, 1907. 75— Hampshire, Basingstoke ( County) — WILLIAM McLENNAN, Case No. 16, 30th June, 1905. 76.— Hampshire, Ringwood ( County). — WILLIAM MAYHEW, Case No. 20, 22nd ult. 77.— Lanarkshire, Govan ( Burgh).— JOHN TURNER, S. C. R., 1146- 05, Case No. 26, 22nd ult. 78.— Lincolnshire, Boston ( County). — CHARLES BEST, Case No. 39, 8th ult. 79.— Northamptonshire, Welling- borough ( Coutity).— SIDNEY NICHOLS and BERT WALLINGTON , Case No. 95, 8th nit. SO.— Renfrewshire, Paisley ( County) — MARTIN CODY, Case No. 40, 22nd ult. M.— Worcestershire, Redditch ( County). — WILLIAM CHAPMAN, Case No. 56, 28th December, 1906, and property recovered. Sl- Yorkshi re ( West Riding), Leeds ( City). — Licence- holder WILLIAM HIPKISS, Office No. 3119- 02, Case No. 40, lst ult., at Nottingham, on a charge of loitering, & c., as William Jillott. & FPREHENSI0NS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICI fc3.— C Division.— For stealing, 25th ult., a circular diamond brooch, ribbon and collet pat- tern, set 6 large diamonds, 141 small do., " 2719" scratched thereon, combined weight 5f, J, and 1- 32 cts; 1 do. crescent, set 21 diamonds', " 2047" scratched thereon, combined weight 5J, 1- 16, and 1- 32 cts.; 1 lady's ring, set 5 square cut diamonds, " 1490" scratched on shank, combined weight 4 1- 32 cts., in platinum coronet setting. 26th ult, a brooch, set square emerald, weight 4 cts., surrounded with 12 brilliants, weight 12 ct£, " 1.181" scratched thereon; 1 round do., 4 leaf shamrock, composed 1 brown and 1 white brilliant, 1 ruby and 1 emerald, each stone surrounded with diamonds, the whole enclosed in a rustic diamond circle, " 1.173" scratched thereon; 1 round do., set large diamond in centre, surrounded by 40 small diamonds, " 1.5722" scratched thereon. — TWO MEN ( lst, age 50, medium height, com- plexion dark, broad face, hair ( turning grey) dark, clean shaved; wearing grey tcheck Chesterfield overcoat, black hard felt hat. 2nd, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion sun- burnt, high cheek bones, moustache dark; dress, black jacket suit, dark blue tie, black bowler hat, wearing a pin set cabochon sapphire surrounded with small diamonds, large gold pendant, set scor- pion's head and tail, set diamonds. He arrived at Liverpool 21st ult. from New York). Supposed Americans. The first described man entered a shop, asked' to be shown brooches, < fec., price about 50 dollars, selected on approval a brooch and ring at a moderate price, for which he paid on the understanding that should he not require both articles and return one of them the following day the money be refunded; also requested that the tickets be not detached from either. The second man subsequently entered, and under the pre- tence of making a purchase, substituted in trays the brooch and ring referred to for those stolen. It is probable that these men will commit similar offences in large towns throughout Great Britain. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. KENT. & 4.— Canterbury { County). — For obtain- ing £ 13 by false cheques— SIDNEY CHARLES MANSFORD, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes light blue, large fleshy lump back of neck, very large feet; dress, grey mixture Norfolk jacket and knickers, fancy spotted vest, small sailor knot tie, mixture cap. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jacobs, Canterbury. STAFFORDSHIRE. So— Burslem ( County). — For failing to report— Licence- holder RICHARD NICHOLSON, alias HOLMES, SMITH, HARDING, & c., Office No. 1046- 00, age 70, height 5 ft. 5j'in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes hazel, mole right side nose, scar on right and over left eyebrow, 4th right finger amputated at 3rd joint; dress, black reefer coat, black vest, dark trousers, blue cap with glazed peak. A tailor; native of Bradford. Sen- tenced at Wakefield Quarter Sessions, 17th Octo- ber, 1904, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed lst February, 1907. B J P W e 421. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hicklin, Burslem. MISCELLANEOUS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 86.— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— Traced to the possession of a notorious hotel thief, a gold horse- shoe pin, en- amelled black, set 8 small diamonds, front of shoe opens and forms a small receptacle. May be part proceeds of a hotel larceny. Pin and photograph of suspect can be seen on application to the As- sistant Commissioner, Criminal Investigation De- partment, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. ST.— Berkshire, Reading ( County).— MAN, Case No. 4, Current Issue, and property re- covered. 88.— Hampshire, Winchester ( City). - ARTHUR FULLER, Case No. 22, 22nd ult., and bicycle recovered 1 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. « FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1 9 0 7. The apprehension of the undermentioned persons is sought for failing to report under the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Police Force requiring the capture is notified under the name of the person, with the exception of the Metropolitan District, which is shown by the letters C. 0. ( Convict Office). In all cases where a warrant has been granted, notification will follow name of Force desiring capture. In the event of the capture of persons circulated from C. 0. information is to be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Convict Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. The remainder to the Chief Constable of the Police District named. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No. and Force Desiring Capture. AGE. HEIGHT. LICENCE- HOLDERS. COLLARD, PAUL, - ilias ALBERT WALL- ACE. 2992- 00. C. O. Warrant issued. DALY. JOHN, alias- MICHAEL HORAN. 2143- 06. C. O. KELLY, JANE, alias SARAH STEEL and JANE KITCHING. 350- 02. C. O. MCDONALD, JAMES, alias JAMES HACKETT, WILLIAM WILSON, JAMES WILKINSON, and JAMES BAIN. 110- 07. C. O. RD1GES, WALTER, alias WALTER WALL- ACE QUARTERMAIN and SYDNEY QUARTERMAIN, 3061- 96. C. O. SHEHAN, DENNIS, alias JAMES McGUIRE, JAMES GRAY, and JOSEPH GRAY. 78- 99. C. O. COLLINS. JOHN, alias JOHN WHITE and 48 MICHAEL MURPHY. 4- 01. Leeds ( City). To be dealt with where found. DAWSON, JOHN, alias JOHN PREECE, 68 JOHN PRIEST, and PETER MORRIS. 1830- 02. Salford ( Borough). GRANVILLE, WALTER, alias GEORGE WILLIAMS and GEORGE PODLTON. 1888- 02. Chatham ( Count}). To be dealt with where found. MARTIN. JOHN, alias JAMES WILLIAMS, JOHN SMITH. THOMAS AMOS, HENRY. WEBB. JOHN SCOTT, JOHN WILSON, THOMAS LEE, and CHARLES MAY'. 180- 98. Reading ( Borough). To be dealt with where found. SUPERVISEES. SHEA. JOHN, alias OWEN BLISS, WIL- LIAM OWEN and OWEN HENRY BLISS. 350- 97. C. O. 26 41 44 44 50 30 68 40 O'HAGAN, DAVID. 2477- 02. Cheltenham 49 ( County). To be dealt with where found. SMITH. JOHN HENRY, alias JAMES 32 BLACKWELL, JAMES BIRD, JOHN WILLIAMS, JOHN MAY, JOHN BIRD, and THOMAS WILLS. 614- 01. Notting- ham ( City). Warrant issued. To be dealt with where found. TAYLOR, GEORGE HENRY, alias BEN-: 26 JAM IN JONES. 4S- 02. Leicester ( Borough). Warrant issued. To be dealt with where found. WARD, ALBERT, alias ALBERT FOX and 26 ALBERT MEAKIE. 1525- 02. Notting- ham ( City). Warrant issued. To be dealt with where found. WILLIAMS, JOHN THOMAS, alias THOMAS 57 ROBERTS. 884- 00. Nottingham ( City). Warrant issued. To be dealt with where! found. WILSON, JAMES, alias JAMES ABBOTT. 26 1019- 03. Wakefield ( City). To be dealt with where found. 5 7J 5 5J 4 10 5 8j 5 3 5 7 5 8} 5 3 5 6 5 0 5 23 5 2i 5 6i 5 7} 5 2| 5 5 COM. fiesh fresh sallow pale fresh fresh fresh fresh fresh fresh fresh sallow freBh ruddy sallow fresh fresh HAIB. EYES. REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. brn dk brn dk brn dk brn brn brn It brn dk brn dk brn ( going bald) grey It blue brn grey grey blue blue grey brn blue brn dk brn hazel brn dk brn dk brn brn brn bin hazel dark grey grey grey grey Crown, 6 flags, rose, and " M. REED" rt, " I LOVE L FORESTER," horse's head and dove with letter It forearm Face pockmarked ; sc palm It hand Mole over rt eye, 1 bridge nose & 4 It cheek ; It wrist deformed Scar bridge nose, each eyebrow & under rt eye ; 3rd It finger contracted 2 scars It forehead Nose bent to It; sc web It thumb Scar near rt eye and bridge of nose ; shield It forearm Scar corner It eye ; It wiist deformed Tiger, " BOBS," and man's head It fore- arm ; lost end 3rd It finger Scar over It eye and on rt forearm Indistinct marks each forearm Crossed flags and sailor with flag rt fore- arm ; nose inclines to rt Wart bottom lip Scar rt cheek ; dot, eross, and " T " It fore arm : 2 dots back It hand Scar rt forehead Scar rt eyebrow and It cheek : finger contracted 4th it Heart, " MY LOVE, J W," and cross flags rt, bust of man and " B A " It arm ; face pockmarked Maidstone Assizes, 17th February, 1904, 3 years penal servitude for burglary. Liberated on licence 22nd June, 1906, which expired 16th February, 1907. e 63. North London Sessions, 3rd March, 1903, 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 3lst Dec- ember, 1906. d 188. North London Sessions, 12th August, 1902, 5 years petal servitude, remanet of former sentfnce, and 3 years police supervision for child stealing. Licensed 14th November, 1906. S Z c 19. Doncastev Borough Quarter Sessions, 12th October, 1904. 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licensed 18th January, 1907. e 463. North London Sessions, 10th May. 1904, 3J years penal servitude and 2 years supervision for child stealing. Licensed loth January, 1907. e 233. Leeds Sessions, 6th January, 1904, 3 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for larcenv. Licensed 3rd January, 1907, which ex- pires 31st Decjmber, 1907. Z e 85. Liverpool County Sessions, 23rd April. 1901, 4 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence tor larceny. Liberated on 2nd licence 17th April, 1906. which expires 1st August, 1907. L X b 307. Warwick Assizes, 5th December, 1902, 5 years penal servitude and remanet of foimer sentence for house- breakine. Licensed 3rd January, 1907, which ex- piies 11th May, 1908. AG R V c 212. South London sessions, 19th August, 1903. 3 years penal servitude and rerranet of former sentence for toolstealing. Liberated on licence 5th January, 1907, which expires 26th December, 1907. Wd527. Northampton Borough Quarter Sessions. 9th April, 1903, 5 years penal servitude and 5 years super- vision for larcenv ( tieison). Licensed 9th Janu- ary, 1907. M V d 510 North London Sessions, 1st May. 1900. 4 years penal servitude and 3 years supervision for larceny ( person). Liberated on 2nd licence 12th April, 1904. P a 136. Gloucester County Quarter Sessions, 4th April, 190t>, 5 months hard labour and 2 years supervision for larceny. Liberated 3rd November, 1906. 1117. Derby County Se sions, 29th June, 1905, 12 months bard labour and 2 years supervision for larceny. Liberated 15th May, 1906. 273. Derby Borough Quarter Sessions, 17th October, 1905. 15 months hard labour and 2 years supervision for housebreaking. Liberated 10th November, 1906. 1229. Nottingham Sessions, 29th September, 1904, 9 months hard labour and 2 years supervision for burglary. Liberated 6th June, 1906. 1461. Nottingham City Sessions, 28th September, 1905, 6 months hard labour and 1 year supervision for larceny. Liberated 27th March, 1906.' 1509. Nottingham City Sessions, 27th April, 1906, 10 months hard labour and 2 years supervision lor receiving. Liberated 23th January, 1907. 596. List of LIooboo Holdors, Supervisees, Expirees, who have boon re- approhandsd, to- week omdlitg February 23rd, 1907, with the results, etc. tn Divisions concerned. Office No. NAME. Sentence. Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. J. 1518- - 02 H. 1864- - 99 H, Y. 1459- - 99 B, H. 596- - 01 BAXTER. HENRY BISHOP, JOHN CASEY'. WILLIAM A. 1491— 01 CORBIN, JAMES G. 129— 00 DUNN, SAMUEL D, E. 3517- 02, LUEBEN, ALEXANDER A, R, T, W. 3024— 01 MORAN. THOMAS X Y. E,' M! 46— 01 Y. 101- 01 T. 1131— 06 T. 1475— 03 ROONEY, DAVID SI'EAIGHT. GEORGE STEWART. ROBERT EDWIN WAT. SH, JOHN i years p. s. 6 weeks h. l. 15 months h. l. 3 years p. s. 9 months h. l. I years h. l. 21 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 3 years p. s. 3 years p. s. 3 years p. s. IK months h. l. 17th Oct., Somerset Qr. Sess. 31st Jan., Thames P. Ct. 19th Feb. N. L. Ses°. 20th Feb., N. L. . Sess. 19th Feb., N. L. Sess. 23rd Feb., Middlesex Sess. 20th Feb., N. L. Sess. 19th Feb., N. L. Sess. 119th Feb., N. L. Sess. ' 20th Feb., N. L. Sess. 20th Feb., P.' eston Sess. 18th Feb., N. L. Sess. i Larceny Unlawful possession Larceny ( goods ex- posed) Larceny and ob- taining money by false pretences Incorrigble rogue Attempted larceny I ( person) ( Obtaining credit by false pretences Larceny from in- side shop Housebreaking Larceny ( railway station) Warehousebrealcing Stealing a horse, van, & c. Same Name JOHN BOUSHALL Same Name THOMAS CUMMINS Same Name SAMUEL HUNT ALBERT WINTER EDWARD BERRY Same Name GEORGE FOSTER Same Name Same Name P. C. Hiles, 247H. l'. S. Lee, C. I. D., K ; also P. C. Crook. 589J. P. S. Birnie and P. S. Keys. C. I. D., F. P. C. Anderson. 10BR ; also P. C. Ber- rett, 382B. P. C. Porter and Insp. Pollard. C. I. D., X. P.^. Grev. C. I. D.. C ; also P. S. Bissil!, C. I. D., E. P. C. Streeter, 294F ; also P. C. Childs. C. I. D.. F. P. C. Milne, 553A ; also P. C. Lewis, 84D. P. C. Lock and P. C. Powell, C. I. D., V. P. S. Farrant. C. I. D., D : also P. S. Bar- naby, C. I. D., F. LONDON: PBIKTED FOP. HIS Uiiisrrs STATIOUFBT OFFICE BT J. J. 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