PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY NEW SERIES. FRIDAY MARCH, 8, 1907. VOL. XXIV., No. 2420. AM cammunicationi for insertion in the POLICI OAIITII, and all communi- ty tsna relating to them, should be addressed to THI EDITOB o » THE POLICI QAIITTI, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. I. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted • » en » issue of the POLIOI GAZETTB, if they are sufficient to enable action to b « taken upon them by another force. ft. Particulars at to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if tu& cient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. a. In all catet where a reward it offered, the name and address of some person rttponsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must h clearly stated. S. fartraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and tngravmgt of stolen property, will be inserted at a cost of 7s. per portrait, of 6s. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, unless the article is larga or unusually intricate, when the engraver's charge will range from it. to 10a. A remittance of 6a. thould be made in the first instance for cost at tngraving sketches. 8. Jftpary announcement, if for the apprehension of a perton, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and if tf& t name of such person ia required to be inserted and no warrant is in faret against him, the requisition must be tigned by the chief officer of faliei, or hit immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the « s « « may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property mutt be guaranteed by an ofltn of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of ttolen property bear a number, and as far as practicable they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 0. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or ttolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension tt recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to thi number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announct- 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 receivti not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one tide of the paptt 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, A etc Scotland Yard. by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Poti 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 tt guaranteed. The charge for such insertions ( if accepted) will be given on application SPECIAL NOTICE. The following is a copy of the order which governs the circulation, by the Metropolitan Police, of advertisements, or reward bills, for the discovery of property or the detection of crime. The Editor inserts it, in hope of preventing delays which some- times occur in publishing snch notices, on account of their not being in accordance with the regula- tions in force in the Metropolis :— 1.— Printed hand- bills, or other advertisements, offering a reward for the discovery ol property or the detection of crime, whether printed and issued by the Metropolitan Police, or distributed and exhibited, with the sanction of the Commis- sioners, on the application of private persons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points :— ( a) The amount of the reward. ( J) The conditions on which it is payable. ( c) The name and address of the person by whom it will be paid. (< Z) The name and address of the printer must appear • thereon. 2.— No expression must be used in such an advertisement in relation to property stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holdine out any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the offender being brought to trial, or withont enquiry. Attention is particularlydirected to the conditions ( a) to ( d), clause 1, as Police Notices are constantly being received by the Metropolitan Police in which the conditions mentioned have not been complied with, especially those marked ( a) and ( c). Such notices are not distributed. NOTE.— There are 191 Stations of the Metro- politan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. The following specimens of bills are inserted for guidance :— £ 5 REWARD. LOST. 17th December, 1899, at Victoria Street, Westminster, A GOLD LEVER WATCH, No. 54963, " J. S." in monogram on back. Information to Mr. John Smith, 500, Victoria Street, West- minster, by whom the above reward will be paid for the recovery of the watch. [ Insert name and address of the. Printer.] £ 50 REWARD. STOLEN. 17th December, 1899, JEWELLERY as follows: [ Give full and accurate description.] The above reward will be paid by Mr. John Smith, 500, Victoria Street, Westminster, to any person giving such infor- mation as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W., or to any Police Station. [ Insert name and address of the Printer.] It is to be specially noted that all printed Bills or Circulars forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office for posting or dis- tribution, whether offering rewards or otherwise should have the Printer's name and address thereon, as required by the Act 32 and 33 Vic., cap. 24 ( see second Schedule re- enacting sec. 2 of 2 and 3 Vic., cap. 12). APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1 .— C Division*— For stealing, 25lh ult., a circular diamond brooch, ribbon and collet pat- tern, set 6 large diamonds, 141 small do., " 2719" scratched thereon, combined weight 5f, 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, ill " 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 cts, " 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 check 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, & c., 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. 2.— D Division.— For obtaining £ 30 by false pretences, 22nd November, 1906— WIL- LIAM GRAHAM MACKEY, age 45 to 50, height about 5 ft. 11 in., complexion florid, hair ( turn- ing grey) dark, long moustache brown, may now be clean shaved, front upper teeth protrude, irregular and bad colour, speaks with Irish- Ameri- can accent; dress, fawn colour overcoat, blue serge suit, soft grey hat or P. & O. cap. Believed a native of Heme Bay. Warrant issued. 3.— G Division.— For obtaining boots by by false pretences— CHARLES THORPE, alias TAYLOR, age 30, height 5 ft. 11£ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue; dress, black suit, dark Chesterfield overcoat, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A native of Portsea. Warrant issued. 4.— L Division•— For stealing, 9th October last, 2 guns ( recovered)— HARRY NELSON, aga 27, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair dark, clean shaved, eyes grey; dress, dark jacket suit, light Raglan overcoat, grey cap. A native of Hackney. Warrant issued. 5. - N Division.— For obtaining £ 5 by false pretences, 30th January last— BENJAMIN GERDES, age 38, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair light, moustache ginger, gruff voice; dress, dark grey striped overcoat, blue serge suit, black hard felt hat, gold snake ring on one left finger. An Insurance canvasser; native of London. He advertised in daily papers for an agent who would be required to deposit £ 5. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1907. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued )- CITY OF LONDON. 6.— For embezzlement and stealing £ 148 16s. 4d. GEORGE RALPH POTTS, age 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, erect bearing, complexion sallow, hair and moustache ( slight) dark, eyes ( piercing) black, high cheek bones, speaks quietly; wearing dark grey overcoat, hard felt hat. A superintendent of catering depots; late of First Avenue, Hoe Street, Walthamstow. May be ac- companied by A WOMAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion pale, hair very dark, teeth bad in front, of good address. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Stark, 26 Old Jewry, Lon- don, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 7.— Reading ( Borough).— For 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 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. CA MBRIDGESHIRE. 8.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For stealing, 2nd inst., a gold keyless watch, very thin, gold dial, maker, " J. Lattes, Geneva, Caire," on dial, engraved back, monogram " H. H." thereon; 1 reversible seal with 2 amethysts set in gold snake setting, " H. H." on one side— E. A. MORRIS, alias TOWNSEND, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., rather broad shoulders, complexion sallow, hair dark, heavy moustache brown; dress, brown jacket suit and cap, gold safety pin in tie, brown boots. Has been employed as indoor servant at a school as Eastbourne. Absconded 2nd inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Cambridge. CHESHIRE. 9.— Crewe ( County).— For obtaining £ 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 — Hazel Grove ( County).— For 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 jacket suit, hard felt hat). Information to Supt. McHale, Hazel Grove. DERBYSHIRE. 11— Chesterfield ( Borough). — For ob- taining by false pretences, 24th July, 1905, a quantity of picks, shovels, & c. ( recovered)— WIL- LIAM BALM, alias HARRY WILLIAMS, age 46, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., good build, moustache dark; may be wearing a beard, long scar left thumb and on 2nd right finger. A ganger. He represented that he was a sub- contractor and re- quired the articles for use on some works in the neighbourhood. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Chesterfield. ESSEX. 1 Z.— Epping ( Cou. ntu).— For embezzling 10s. — JOSEPH MORDECAI, alias NORTON and BROCK, Office No. 71- 05 ( ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR No. 76, Fig. 18), age 31, height 5 ft. 10J 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 Sup't. Laver, Epping. vs.— 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. H.— Southend- on- Sea ( County).— Yor failing to appear at Essex Quarter Sessions, 20th October, 1905, charged with stealing £ 100— JOHN CAMPBELL CREE, age 35, height 5 ft. 5f 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. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 15.— Cheltenham ( County) — Supervisee DAVID O'HAGAN, Office No. 2477- 02, Case No. 19, 22nd ult., not now wanted. 16.— Bristol ( City).- Yor 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. 5f 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. 17.— Andover ( County). — For stealing a suit of clothes; 1 " Coventry Challenge" bicycle; and £ 3 10s.— ALBERT FRASER, age 21, height 5 ft. 3^ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, " True love" and pierced heart ( supposed) left arm; dress, blue tweed suit with grey squares ( trousers much too large for him). A native of Liverpool. Is a deserter from the 2nd Bedford Regiment. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bowles, Andover. 18.— 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. 19.— Lyndhurst ( County).— For stealing, 21st February last, at Milton, a bicycle ( re- covered); 1 pair brown boots, size 8; and £ 10— FRED LUPTON, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair very light, complexion pale, thin face, clean shaved; dress, overcoat, dark suit of clothes, black bowler hat, button or the stolen boots. Has been employed at hotels and may seek similar employment. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wakeford, Lyndhurst. HER TFORDSHIRE. 20.— 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. HUN TINGDONSHIRE. 21.— Stanground ( County).— For obtain- ing 16s. 6d., by false pretences, at Fletton, 26th ult. — W. II. SMITH ( supposed false), age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., moustache ( waxed at ends) light brown, impediment in speech; wearing brown overcoat and cap. He called on small shopkeepers, represented himself as a photographer's canvasser, and stated that o^ ing to slackness of trade his employer was reducing his prioe for photographs. Had several price lists in his possession. ( Is identical with Man, described in Case No. 35, 1st inst.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wilson, Stanground, Peterborough. KENT. 22.— 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. 23.— West Mailing ( County).— For ob- taining food and lodgings by false pretences, at Wrotham, 4th ult.— EMMA BARBER, alias ALICE FOSTER, age 38 to 40, height about 5 ft., complexion fresh, rather full round face, high forehead, hair and eyes dark, several front teeth missing; dress, dark grey three- quarter length jacket, black skirt, red jersey with large brass buttons, French sailor hat, trimmed green plaid ribbon and grey spotted feathers, fur, black gloves, lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ford, West Mailing. 24.— 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. LANCASHIRE. 2b.— Liverpool ( City).— For failing to re- port— Licence- holder WILLIAM JONES, alias RICHARD GOULBOURNE, RICHARD PREECE, WILLIAM ROBINSON, WILLIAM MAY, RICHARD McBRIDE, and RICHARD GOLDBY, Office No. 318- 07, age 78, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) and eyes grey, slight scar bridge of nose, mole outside left forearm and left upper arm, scar back of left forearm. A horse dealer; native of Droitwich. Sentenced at Liverpool Assizes, 27th November, 1901, to 7 years penal servitude for receiving stolen goods. Licensed 23rd ult. J O b 531. To be dealt with where found. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. LINCOLNSHIRE. 26.— 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. NORFOLK. 27 — Norwich ( City).- Yor stealing, 7th ult., 2 pairs boots ( I pair recovered) — HENRY BLAKtf, alias WOODS, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in , slight build, sharp features, thin light moustache, impediment in speech, stoops, limps slightly and turns right foot outwards ; wearing dark plaid cap, dark overcoat, red and yellow mixed tie. Has been employed as an enamel letter fixer. Information to the Chief Constable, Norwich. NOR THA MP TONS HIRE. 28. — Kettering ( County).— For obtaining 15s., by false pretences, 25th ult.— CAN THOMAS ROBBERTS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, long thin face, hair and moustache brown, complexion pale; dress, fawn colour covert coat, dark trousers, light cap. He calls upon small shopkeepers, states that he represents tea merchants of Nottingham, distributes bills, and gives printed receipts; he sells tea at 3s. per half pound, under the pretence that the first 5 purchasers would receive £ 1 each from the firm. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hooper, Kettering. FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1907. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 91 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 29.— R Division.— For stealing a registered letter containing £ 5— CHARLES WALTER STANTON, age 24, height 6 ft. I in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, tomb stone and cross, " In loving memory of my dear Sister" right forearm, Prince of Wales's feathers, and woman's head left forearm; dress, dark grey suit and cap. A native of Battersea. Has served in the Army. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office. New Scotland Yard, S. W. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 30.— Dewsbury ( County}.— For obtaining £ 200 by false pretences, at Morlev, 6th ult.— JOHN ' J. RICHARDSON, alias JOHN LAW- TON, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, moustache ( waxed at ends) light, cross flags, and head of Queen Victoria one arm, " Faith, Hope, and Charity" on other; dress, dark coat and vest, light trousers, brown leggings and boots, wears gold ring, set dark stone on right little finger. Had in his possession a pair of gold spectacles. ( See Case No. 49, lst inst.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Midgley, Dewsbury. HAMPSHIRE. 31.- Woolston ( County).— For forging a cheque for £ 110, with intent to defraud, at East- leigh, 18th October, 1906— WILLIAM HENRY WARR, age 44, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., square shoulders, complexion sallow, hair and eyes brown, pointed beard light brown, carries his head for- ward, bad front teeth, appearance of a French- man; dress, black coat and vest, dark trousers, grey overcoat, black Alpine hat. A schoolmaster; native of Southampton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davis, Woolston. APPREHENSION SOUGHT ( con'inued)- NOR THA MPTONSHIRE. 32.— Kettering ( County). — For stealing, 20th ult., a white silk muffler, 2 ft. square, grey- hounds worked thereon; and a pair of boots, size 9— FRED SHARPE, age about 34, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, clean shaved, hair brown, splay feet, walks badly; dress, light covert coat, grey check jacket and vest, dark check trousers, light cap, blue and black muffler, may be wearing the stolen articles. A groom. Was employed at an hotel. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hooper, Kettering. 33. — Wet ling borough ( County). — For stealing, between lst and 26th January last, a leaden pump and piping— NINETY SMITH, age 40 to 42, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion and hair dark, stubby moustache black, round ruddy face; dress, square cut coat, dark cord trousers and vest, cap. A hawker and dealer, travels the country with an old van and cart, and one or two horses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Onan, Wellingborough. NO TTINGHA MS HIRE. U. — Nottingham ( City). — For stealing £ 29, 26th ult.— THREE MEN ( 1st, age about 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, supposed light moustache, London accent; dress, grey suit, light cap, gold oolour chain. 2nd, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion dark, believed clean shaved, front teeth black and decayed, London accent; wearing dark overcoat, black hard hat. 3rd, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, clean shaved, of Jewish appear- ance; wearing dark clothes, black bowler hat). The first described man called at a shop and asked the assistant to change some money, which he did from a bag taken from a drawer; the second man entered and asked the assistant the price of an article in the window, and while both went out- side to view same, the first man re- entered the shop and took the money from the drawer. Information to the Chief Constable, Notting- ham. OXFORDSHIRE. 35. — 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 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., hair ( bald on top) brown, mous- tache ( heavy) light brown, high cheek bones, military appearance ; dress, dark coat, navy bine trousers, cap, blue mufller with white stripes. Stated he was a plumber. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Oxford. SOMERSETSHIRE. 36- Uminster ( County). - - For stealing, 27th ult., from the Bub- 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 Odice. Information to Supt. Jennings, llminster. STAFFORDSHIRE. ' H.— Handsworth vl<•" » « </- V1.— For failing to report— Licence- holder FREDERICK WIL- LIAMS, alias CHARLES PETITT and SMITH, Offioe No. 1814- 06, age 31, height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes dark hazel, scar on forehead, over each eyebrow, and right side neck, female in tights and " ALICE " right, bust of female, " ALICE," and " C. P." left forearm. A labourer; native of Birmingham. Sentenced at Worcester County Sessions, 14th June, 1904, to 3 years penal servitude for bur- glary. Licensed 26th October, 1906. e 226. To be dealt with where found. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pilliner, Handsworth. Z*.— Wolverhampton < Bnrouah^.— Vor failing to report— Supervisee JOHN HUGHES, an Irishman, Office No. 3328- 96, age 44, height 5 ft. ljj 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. SUFFOLK ( East). 3J.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For stealing brass bearings- SIDNEY COX, 3ge 39, height about 5 ft. 8 in., weight 11 stones, complexion sallow, hair and moustache dirk 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 Lieut.- Col. Ruseell, Chief Con- stable, Ipswich. SURREY. 40.- Godaiming ( County).— For faiiiDg to appear to a summons, 26th January, 1907, for wilful damage— WILLIAM READ, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair, moustache, and eyes ( cast in left) dark. A brick burner. Sometimes assumes the name of Brown- son. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. West, Godalming. 41. — Her sham ( County). — For stealing, 2nd inst., from a hockey club dressing room, a plain silver sovereign purse; and £ 21— A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, com- plexion fair, hair and moustache ( slight) light; dress, greenish mixture overcoat, dark trousers, black hard felt hat. Carried a small brown Glad- stone bag. He arrived with the team, and whilst the match was in progress committed the larceny. May be found at football and other sports grounds. Information to Supt. Marks, Hersham. SUSSEX ( East.) 42.— Lewes ( County).— For faiiiDg to re- port— Licence- holder FREDERICK CHAPMAN, alias CARPENTER, Office No. 2645- 99, age 43, height 5 ft. 4| in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, scar both eyebrows and left temple, mole under nose, 2 fleshy do. front left ear. A labourer; native of Brighton. Sentenced at Lewes Quarter Sessions, 18th October, 1904, to 3 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licensed, 2nd February, 1907. e 430. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Lewes. 43.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For steal- ing, 2nd inst., from a hair dresser's shop, 2 razors ( 1 white, 1 black handle), in black leather case, lined red, " Crown and Castle " on lining, marked " 10/ 6"; 1 do., black handle, " Best Sheffield steel, Hollow ground" on blade; 25 packets of cigarettes, Wills' and Players'; 1 box of do., 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1907. represented a firm of opticians, obtained money for spectacles, which were found to be of little value. Previously convicted at Lancaster, 5th November, 1897; at Liverpool, 26th February, 1904. Information to Supt. Hamlet, Oswestry. WORCES TERSHIRE. 50.— Bromsgrove ( County).— Remanded till 14th inst., charged with begging ( begging letters)— GEORGE STEWART, age 30, height 5 ft. 8i in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, cut mark down centre of forehead to bridge of nose, scar left temple; dress, black worsted jacket and vest, dark slate colour trousers, striped collar, grey cap, shoes. A warehouseman; native of Edinburgh. Information to Supt. Beal, Bromsgrove. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE OISTRIC T 51.— A Division.— 5th int- t., 2 gold ring;* ( 1 single stone diamond, claw setting; 1 do. plain); 10 pins ( 1 composed of 4 small pearls, surrounded with 15 diamonds; 1 emerald, surrounded with dia- monds, convertible to stud; 1 Whipple tree pat- tern, ruby at top, diamond each end of bar, sap- phire in centre; 1 pansy shape, 2 petals, com- posed of turquoise; 2 of pearls, diamonds in centre; 1 V shape, 2 rubies at top, bottom filled in with small diamonds; 1 wish bone shape, set diamonds ( 2 missing); 1 shape of letter " C," set pearls in centre ( 1 missing); 1 horse shoe shape, clear setting; 1 plain gold horse shoe; 1 composite square, set rubies one side, diamonds the other) ; 3 pairs of solitaires ( 1 composed of square black enamel pearl in centre, 4 studs to match; 1 pair green malachite, pear shape ; 1 pair mother- o'- pearl, shape of buttons, with gold thread, 4 studs to match); 1 set of 6 buttons, gold faced, basket pleat pattern; 5 gold studs, plain ; 1 black and white knitted vest, 6 mother- o'- pearl buttons; 1 black silk umbrella, silver fluted, crook handle; 3 pairs lavender suede gloves ( 1 pair black stripes at back; 2 plain); 1 white shirt : 1 do. collar; 1 steel button hook; 1 do. shoe horn, silver engraved handles; 1 do. nail scraper, do. handle, with initials " F. B." thereon ; 1 bunch of 6 keys, on silver- plated split ring, chain attached. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CHESHIRE. • r2— Hazel Grove ( Countvs.— 3rd inst., at Whaley Bridge, a lady's old gold watch, No. 9577, maker, ' Hammond, Manchester"; 1 gold neck chain, fine long link pattern; 1 do. locket, containing photograph of gentleman; 2 do. wedding rings ( much worn); 1 15 ct. bracelet, ends en- graved, set rubies and pearls; 1 silver bracelet, li in. wide, birds engraved thereon; 2 silver bangles ( 1 bar pattern; lock and chain attached to other); 1 silver neck chain, silver locket at- tached; 1 white metal brooch, set imitation moss and stone; 1 bronze breast pin, set 3 stones; 1 white metal medal, stamped " Wrexham Exhibi- tion "; and £ 2 7s. 6d. Information to Supt. McHale, Hazel Grove. DORSE TSHIRE. 5.5 — Weymouth yJborough) — .5th Ult., a ladv'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 hazel, 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 bag"^ con- taining a brownish jacket, 1 pair grey trousers with black stripes. Appearance of an engineer. Information to the Chief Constable, Weymouth. 55.— Southend- on- Sea ( County).— 5th inst., a free wheel " Hutnber " bicycle, frame black enamelled, red lines, plated wheels, Dunlop tyres, front rim brake, Coaster hub back wheel, flat handle bars, slightly upturned, in. pitch chain, " Humber & Co." on transfer; a " Special Stan- dard Humber" free wheel bicycle, black en- amelled frame, No. 180544, 2 rim brakes, plated, edges of wheels plated, Dunlop tyres, straight handle bars, plated, black ebonite grips, rubber pedals, tool bag with mica space for name and address, " King of the Road " lamp, silver- plated. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. HAMPSHIRE. 56.— Bournemouth ( County\— 15th ult., a " Royal Sunbeam" free wheel bicycle, " No. 52380" under seat pillar lug right side, 25 in. frame, enamelled black, usual parts plated, flat handle bars, cork grips, black tips, rubber pedals, " Sunbeam" little oil bath gear case, jointless hollow rims, band brake to back wheel, " Lucas Silver King " lamp, Stone guard over front wheel, bell and motor horn attached. Information to Supt. Hack, Bournemouth. bl.— Petersfield ( Oonnty.- 4 h ii. st., at Longmoor Camp, a cash box, " S. V. Wasborough, 2nd Somerset Regiment," thereon; 1 cheque book, Cox & Co.' s Bank, 16 & 17 Charing Cross, London, Nos. from 608451 to 608500; 1 beaten silver cigarette case; 1 silver card case, both have initials " S. V. W." thereon; 1 pair gold links, crest a bull, and initials " S. V. W." thereon; several gold and pearl studs; 1 thin gold chain; and £ 6. Information to Supt. King, Petersfield. •' 8 — Ring wc od (<•••• il).—\ 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. 5J.— Gravesend ( Borough).- 2 « th u! t., 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. 60 — Gravesend ( Borough).— 28th nit., by housebreaking, a cameo brooch, white head in centre, blue stone outside, set in gold; 1 fancy gold curb brooch; 1 Norwegian filigree silver brooch, raised centre, pin at back; 1 Irish harp silver brooch, inlaid with shamrock leaf in Conne- mara; 1 old Waterloo lion silver brooch; 1 foreign coin brooch, gilt centre, gold safety pin; 1 pearl necklace with paste clasp; 1 silver bangle; 1 do. paper knife and book marker, silver blade with pearl handle; 1 diamond and ruby tie pin; 1 gold knot pin; 1 stone pin; 1 gold watch chain, fine gold links, heart attached; 1 diamond dress stud, head screws in back; 1 gilt farthing bracelet, with pen- dant inscribed " LENA from ERNIE" thereon; penny rings, " One penny " on inside— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 25 or 26, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build; wearing bowler hat or cap, fawn colour covert coat. Information to the Chief Constable, Gravesend. 61 - Margate ( Borouon) — 25th ult.. at Margate College, a gold tipped tiger's claw brooch, small tiger on top, shamrock, thistle, and rose in gold, set between claws; 1 gold brooch, made from diamond shape sleeve link, set 2 garnets; 1 silver medal, " Edgar Falcnor, Rifle Brigade," engraved thereon, converted into brooch; 1 small gold cross brooch; 1 gold sleeve link ; 1 old silver brooch; 1 oblong magnifying glass— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., moustache light; dress, dark overcoat, light trousers, hard hat. Information to the Chief Constable, Margate. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)- " Higher Grade, Virginia Blend "; several packets of St. Julian and R. C. B. tobacco— WILLIAM DANTER, age 16 or 17, height about 4 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, wears glasses; wearing grey over- coat and cap. Is believed to have been employed as a hair dresser. May be found selling picture postcards, and may stay at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Eastbourne. WORCES TERSHIRE. 44.— Bromsgrove ( County).— For slew- ing, between 3rd and 26th ult., at Droitwich, a lady's gold Geneva watch, No. 81479 ( outer cases missing), white dial, black hands; and about £ 14 — MARY ANN SPARKES, age 17, height about 4 ft. 11 in., complexion and eyes ( small) very dark, hair black; dress, silk blouse, black skirt ( new), and hat, new boots. A domestic servant; native of Droitwich. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Beal, Bromsgrove. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). \ b.- Hull ( r*' y)- For stealing £? 60, 22nd ult. — PERCY HUNT, age about 24, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion pale, clean shaved, of smart ap- pearance; dress, dark suit, overcoat, black hard hat. A clerk; native of Hull. Carried a leather handbag. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull." YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 46. — 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, grey 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. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. DORSETSHIRE. 47.— Poole ( County^.— Committed for trial at Poole Quarter Sessions, charged with indecent assault oil a male person— HERBERT CECIL BOOTHBY, age 43, height 5 ft. 10J in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( thin on top) and moustache dark brown, eyes brown, speaks with foreign accent, cut scars above left knee and across ball of left toe, small blue moles left side of neck; dress, dark tweed suit, bowler hat, kid gloves, carried a stick. States he held curacies at Stepney, London, and Ontario, and was received into the Roman Catholic Church at the latter place; was also at the Benedictine, Belgium, a trappist Monk in different parts, and a tutor at University College, Tokio, Japan. Information to Supt. Brown, Poole. HEREFORDSHIRE. • M— Ledbury ( County). — Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 8th prox., charged with picking pockets at Colwell Races, 2nd inst.— JOHN BURTON, age 50, height 5 ft. 6J in, slight build, complexion sallow, prominent forehead, hair brown, moustache light, tuft on chin, eyes ( sunken) hazel, bridge of nose has been broken, end inclines to left side, pointed chin, suffers from asthma; dress, dark overcoat and suit, black hard hat, light boots. A native of Birmingham. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. SHROPSHIRE. p.— Oswestry ( County).— Committed for trial at next Borough Quarter Sessions, charged with obtaining money by false pretences, 21st ult. — CHARLES HENRY HENDERSON, age 58, height 5 ft. 6i in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) grey, moustache, side whiskers closely cropped, eyes blue, scar left side of neck, left jaw, right cheek, cut mark left thumb, brown birth mark right of stomach; 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. A native of Birmingham. He called upon persons, repre- sented that ke was an eye specialist, or that he ESSEX. 54.— Chelmsford ( County^.— 5th inst.. a gold English lever keyless watch, centre seconds, maker, J. W. Benson, No. 56423. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 62.— Northampton ( County).— 25th ult. by sacrilege, a solid silver chalice, about 6 in. high, chased border, 1 in. deep round top, very old and thin, split at foot; 1 do. paten, about 5 in. across, Maltese cross thereon; 1 pair brass candelabra, FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1907. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 8 PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued) — about 9 in. high, hold 3 candles each; 1 pair brass candlesticks, about 7 in. high; 2 brass almsgiving plates, about 14 in. across, " Divine Majesty " en- graved on one; 1 pewter plate, lacquered, about 10 in. across; 1 Baptism shell, 3 or 4 in. across, silver handle. Information to Supt. Butlin, Northampton. OXFORDSHIRE. bo.— Oxford ( City).— iBt inBt.. a lady's new " Humber" bicycle, No. 182849, plated rims, half black, gold lined— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 23, medium height, moustache black; dress, dark suit, light cap. 1st inst., an " Imperial Triumph " bicycle, No. 70865, free wheel, 2 speed gear, recently re- enamelled black, nickel- plated carrier on handle bars, new outer cover on back wheel. Information to the Chief Constable, Oxford. S TA FFORDSHIRE. 64.— Longton ( County).— 2nd inst., a lady's gold Geneva watch, No. 8560; 1 lady's twisted gold chain; 1 gold curb Albert; 1 old silver chain, twisted links, worn very thin, Kruger shilling at- tached; 1 lady's gold ring, set diamond; 1 do., set pearls. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. SURREY. tt.— Farnham ( County).— 21st ult., a car- penter's plough; 1 hammer; 1 spoke shave; 4 bits ( § , and 1 in.); 1 white apron; 1 trying plane, marked " W. S. Hall 1 smoothing plane; 1 carpenter's basket; 2 files; 4 chisels ( J, f, f, and in.); 1 keyhole saw; 1 table saw; 1 mortice chisel, f in., marked " F. Snuggs"; 1 tenon saw and 1 chisel, 1J in., both marked " B. N."; 2 gauges— By A MAN, age about 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion and moustache dark, beard about a week's growth; wearing dark coat and cap, light trousers. Appearanvc of a tramping mechanic. 3rd inst., a " Premier" bicycle, No. 228341, B. S. A. 2- speed gear, 26 in. frame, straight bar, " North Road " handle bars, inverted lever brakes, rubber pedals, Brooks's saddle, iron mudguards, " King of the Road" oil lamp, fastening broken off, pump attached. 3rd inst., about 30 or 40 stone mason's lettering tools; 11 granite do., all marked " XIV."; 3 pointing trowels; 1 brass plumb bob; 1 4- fold brass jointed rule; 1 Archimedean drill stock piece, in white rag, with red chalk thereon; about 40 or 50 small drills for same; 1 ebony spirit level, 9 in. long, brass top; 1 canvas tool bag. 4th inst., a bicycle, 24 in. frame, 2 new bars top and bottom, Reflex Clipper tyres, 84 gear, " North Road " handle bars, cork grips, white tip on back, black on front, old " King of the Road " oil lamp, tied with string. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. ( 6. — Guildford ( County).— 28th ult.. at Woking, a diamond ring, set 5 stones; 1 sapphire do., set 5 stones; 1 ruby do.; 1 opal do.; 1 tur- quoise do.; 1 turquoise and pearl do., " The Lord giveth Wisdom " written inside; 1 turquoise clasp; 1 turquoise safety pin; 1 locket, set 3 turquoise, photograph inside; 1 amethyst brooch with 2 drops; 1 amethyst pendant; 1 do. pin; 1 pearl horse shoe pin, small; 1 turqUoise pin; 1 moon- stone pin; 1 rolled gold barcelet, set turquoise and pearls— Supposed by A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair liglrE brown, moustache about a week's growth; wearing black overcoat, black or dark brown Alpine hat, glace kid shoes. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Guildford. 67.— Hersham ( County). — 2nd inst., a gold hunter watch, keyless, engine turned case, " Hawley, Holborn," supposed on face; 1 plain gold link chain; 1 silver sovereign purse, mono- gram " W H. B." thereon; 1 gold pencil case. 68.— Hersham ( County). — 5th inst,, at Walton- on- Thames, a 2 ft. box wood rule, new; and 1 brace, both believed stamped " Burgess"; 17 centre bits, in 2 green baize containers; 1 spirit level, stamped " Searl " ; 1 do., stamped " Bowles "; 1 2 ft. box wood rule, brass edges, stamped " Perrin." Information to Supt. Marks, Hersham. SUSSEX ( East). 69. — Hastings ( Borough).— 5th iDst., a carriage alarm clock, 8- day, 4| in. high, 3£ in. wide, coloured flower design, and Cupid with arrow on white dial, gilt case with gilt handle on top. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. 70.— HOVO ( Borough).— 3rd inst, by house- breaking, a lady's gold Geneva watch ( out of order); 1 silver watch ( out of order), ring loose or missing; 3 gold studs, set turquoise ( 1 bent); 1 gold pin, dog's head; 1 small gold brooch, set green stone; 1 large gold wedding ring; 1 chased silver back hair brush; 1 do clothes brush; 1 circular ivory purse, about 2 in. in diameter, silver mounted, " A B" thereon; 1 old silver mounted beaded do., about 4 by 3 in.; 1 bronze Coronation medal, in case; 2 silver " Victoria" 60 years' reign medals; 1 Jubilee half- sovereign attached to very fine gold chain; a number of English and foreign silver and copper coins, in- cluding Queen Elizabeth shilling, 5s., and 2s. 6d. pieces, Charles II., George III. and IV.; 1 5s. piece, early Victorian reign; 1 4s. Jubilee piece; lion shillings and sixpences; silver and copper coins, William and Mary, George I., II., III., and IV.; and some old 4d. pieces. 13th ult., an 18 ct. English lever keyless watch, No. 32199, monogram ( supposed " J. H.") on back. Information to the Chief Constable, Hove. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 71.— Hull ( City).— Between 9th January and 26th ult., a gold Geneva watch, gold dial, No. 179241; 1 18 ct. Enlgish lever do., No. 7165; 1 18 ct. open curb Albert; 1 old silver English lever, No. 9002; 1 rolled gold American keyless hunter, No. 3419905, case No. 701493, " New Era, U. S. A." on dial; 1 15 ct. curb Albert; 1 silver lever hunter, keyless, No. 119088; 1 do. English lever, No. 3992; 1 silver Albert, 2 medals ( 1 a football medal, " 1896 "), attached; 1 lady's gold Geneva, No. 106305; 1 9 ct. long guard, belcher pattern ( 1 oz. 10 dwts.); 2 gold keeper rings, 9 and 18 ct.; 19 ct. dress ring, set 2 red and 1 white stones; 1 22 ct. wedding ring; 1 old silver lever watch, No. 10247, loose cases; 1 lady's silver Geneva, No. 33416; 1 small gold safety pin brooch, set pearls and small turquoise; 1 large glass and silver bottle top; 1 small silver match box, " F. Balmford" engraved thereon; 1 9 ct. brooch, 2 horse shoes and whip. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. PROPERTY FOUND. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 72.— York ( City) — 5th ult. ( supposed stolon") a nearly new bicycle, 24 in. frame, enamelled black, lined green and gold, free wheel, plated spokes and rims, inverted lever brake front wheel, rat trap pedals, transfer " The Sun" on upright bar, leather mudguard front wheel, acetylene lamp, " Miller's Bold Britis," and 3- cornered tool bag fastened with padlock, attached. Was left at a refreshment house by A MAN, age 20 to 25, height 5 ft 3 or 4 in.; wearing dark overcoat and brown leggings with straps round. Information to the Chief Constable, York. PROPERTY RECOVERED. BUCK ING HA MS HIRE. 73.— Eton ( County).— Spoons, Case No. 51, lst inst., and thief arrested. NOR THA MPTONSHiRE. 74. — Peterborough ( City). — Property ( except jewel box and chain bracelet), Case No. 62, lst inst., and thief arrested. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT £ 5 REWARD. 75— G Division.— 26th ult., a bright chest- nut horse, 7 years, 16- 3 hands, mane and tail lighter, white nose, " No. 541" branded on near fore hoof, off fore foot turns inwards, short dock, hair cut off near hind coronet, in good condition; and a set of brass mounted harness, " H. E. & S." thereon. The above reward will be paid by Messrs. Henry Evans & Sons, Contractors, Ratcliff Wharf, Ratcliff Cross, E., to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the pro- perty, or in proportion to the amount of such pro- perty recovered. 76.— J Division.— 28th ult., a grey gelding pony, aged, 12 hands, black 6pots, hog mane, short tail, in good condition; a set of silver- plated harness; and a light spring van, painted brown, yellow wheels, and underwork, picked out red, " Tom Sedwell, Lea Bridge Road," painted on side. 77.— J Division.— 28th ult., a roan geldi » g, 4 years, 13 hands, long mane and tail, no shoes, in good condition. 78. K Division.— 5th inst.. a dark blue roan horse, nearly black, 3 years, 14 hands, long mane and tail, both hind feet wide, small crack near fore foot, in good condition; a set of brass mounted harness, brown leather collar, " R. G. P." on blinkers, " J. C." on breeching; and a trades- man's cart, painted dark green, picked out light green, " R. G. Pyne, Greengrocer, 168 High Street, N., East Ham," on sides and back. 79.— N Uivision. — \ 8i inst., a light bay horse pony, 15| hands, small star on forehead, hair rubbed off near side rump, grey patch on near hind fetlock, both hind hoofs white, short mane and tail; a " Stratford " cart, painted green, lined light green, " G. & J. Hayward, makers, Haver- hill," on wheel caps, patent brass rein clip on front dash rail; and a set of brass mounted black leather harness, monogram " A. L." on blinkers and rosettes; 2 brass carriage lamps, " G. & J. Hay- ward, Haverhill," thereon. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). >• 0 alton ( Cour, tv\- 25th ult,, by the River Rye, near Amotherby, the body of A newly- born FEMALE CHILD, fully developed, wrapped in a white cotton handkerchief, tied with thin string. A verdict of wilful murder against some person or persons unknown was returned at the inquest. Information to Supt Heald, Malton. MISCELLANEOUS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT M — Criminal Investigation De- partments— Traced to the pos- ession 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 ^ artment, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 82 — Metropolitan Police District, c Division.— Al FRED ELLIOTT, Case No. 3, 7th September, 1906. 83.— Metropolitan Police District, D Division.— F. J LAKE, Case Wo. 3,28th April, 1905. 81- Metropolitan Police District, T Division.- GEORGE RUSSELL, Case No. 6, 9th November, 1906. 85. — Glamorganshire, Morthyr TydfH 1 County . — Licence- holder DAVID DAVIES, Office No. 485- 98, Case No. 15, 30th November, 1906, and current List of Re- convic- tions. 86. — Gloucestershire, Chelten- ham ( County). — ROBERT A. GARDENER, Case No. 22, lst inst. ST.— Hampshire, Aldershot ( County) — PHOEBE WENMAN, Case No. 19,15th ult. 88.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City). — Licence- holder MICHAEL McGUIRE, Office No. 1568- 06, Case No. 38, 5th October, 1906, and sentenced at Winslow Police Court, 25th ult., to 2 months imprisonment. 89.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City) — Licence- holder WILLIAM WILKINSON, Office No. 3235- 02, Case No. 23, 4th January, 1907, and sentenced at Salford Quarter Sessions, 18th ult., to 5 years penal servitude for house- breaking. 90 — Lancashire, Salford ( Borough). — Expiree JAMES WATTS, Office No. 2023- 00, Case No. 28, 18th May, 1906, and sentenced at Newcastle- on- Tyne Police Court, 25th ult., to 12 months hard labour, under the Prevention of Crimes' Act, as Alfred Burge. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1907. APPREHENSIONS ( continued).- 91— Lancashire, Salford ( Borough). - Licence- holder JOHN DAWSON, Office No. 1830- 02, Case No. 23, 15th ult., and sentenced at Birmingham Quarter Sessions, 12th ult., to 18 months hard labour for housebreaking, as John Preece. 92. — Northamptonshire, North- amnton ( Borough).- RICHARD EfiSAM and GEORGfc. MALIN, Ca. e > « o. 38, lst inst. 93. — Shropshire, Wellington ( Co nty).- THoMAS J. MOORE, Case No. 40, lst inst., and property recovered. Si- Sta ffords hf re, Lont* t* nc County — WILLIAM WORLEY CHAPMAN, Case No. 37, 19th February, 1904, at Redditch, and sen- tenced, 27th ult., to one month imprisonment. 95— Sussex ( East), Hove ( Borough). - Licence- holder FRANK WATSON, Office No. 2291- 01, Case No. 53, 28th December, 1906, and Tabular Form, 4th January, 1907. 96 - Yorkshire ( East Riding) f Hull ( CM/).— JAMES ETCHELLS, Case No, 46, 15th ult. 97.- Yorkshire ( North Riding), Thornaby- on- Tees ( County). — JAMES POWELL, Case No. 32, 23rd November, 1906. and commuted for trial at Northallerton, llth prox. LATEST INFORMATION. PERSON IN CUSTODY. A native of Nonington, Kent. He has been trading as The Farm Produce Co., 11 Benbow Road, Hammersmith, and obtained goods from farmers in various parts of the country without payment. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PROPERTY STOLEN METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRIC1 99.- 4 Of vision.— Since August, 1906. a plain silver fluted column table candlestick, Charles II. style, detachable nozzle, height 10£ in., METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRIG 1 base 98.— C Division.— Remanded at Marl- borough Street Police Court till 11 a. m., llth inst., charged with ' fraudulently obtaining credit by fraud and false pretences— WILLIAM HENRY TEMPLE- WATSON, age 35, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair, moustache, and eyes brown, small scar right temple, cut scar lst left fore finger, very smart appearance and of plausible manner; dress, blue serge suit, light fawn colour overcoat. 101.— P Division.— 7th inst., 2 silver fish servers, 6 fish knives and forks, white bone handles; 8 dinner forks; 8 dessert do., 4 fruit knives and forks, 8 dessert spoons; 6 tea do.; 1 gravy ladle; 1 soup do., all silver plated; 16 dinner knives ( 8 large, 8 small, white bone handles); 1 meerschaum cigar holder with silver rim round top, box con- taining 50, alos 37 loose cigars; 1 pair brown striped tweed trousers. 102.— v Division.— lib inst., 11 silver tea spoons, fancy pattern, " M. L." in monogram there- on; 1 pair silver sugar tongs, " M. L." thereon; 2 silver napkin rings ( 1 " M. L. L.," 1 " M. H. W. L." thereon); 2 silver tea spoons and forks ( 1 Jubilee pattern, 1 fern pattern); 1 silver sugar bowl, George III. florin inserted at bottom, and " I. O. L." in monogram thereon. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. MISCELLANEOUS GL OUCES TERSHIRE. 103. — Bristol ( City)— Special attention is called to Expiree ALBERT JOHN CAROLAN, Office No. 812- 99, age 43, height 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion sallow, hair dark brown, eves hazel, mole left side of forehead and inner angle left eyebrow. When released from penal servitude in 1899 he was classified as of weak intellect. Has been convicted at Derby, Westminster, Bath, Bristol, and Not- tingham, and on 9th March, 1891, he was sentenced at Central Criminal Court to 10 years penal ser- vitude for wounding. He is of a dangerous dis- position, and has a mania for damaging shop sun blinds and cutting leather cushions in waiting rooms at railway stations. Is at present residing at Ipswich. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. weight 29 ozs., the York rose surrounded by garter containing " Honi Soit qui mal y pense," sur- mounted by a Royal Prince's coronet, engraved on 100.— K Division.— 6th inst., by house- breaking, a lady's gold watch, gold dial and hands, part of back chased, " W. C. to E. C." on back; 1 gold bracelet, set 3 diamonds and rubies; 1 do. brooch, shape of a knot, rubies in centre; 1 small oblong do.; 1 silver bracelet, foreign coins at- tached ; 1 do., English coins attached; 1 brown crocodile purse, " E. Cook, Dalso House, Whittle- sea," written inside; 5s. APPREHENSIONS. \ Oi.— Staffordshire, Burslem ( County).— Licence- holder RICHARD NICHOL- SON, Office No. 1046- 00, Case No. 85, 1st inst. 105 - Yorkshi re ( West Riding), Pontefraot ( County). — GERTRUDE BRIDGE IT, Case No. 51, 8th ult. List of Lloe& o& Hsldern, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, tor the week ending March 2nd, 1907, with the results, etc. Divisions soncerned. Office No. NAME. E, H, W. H. E, G, R. E, G. D. E, H, L. Y. W. E, V. T. G. E, K. 1940— 96 ATKINS, CHARLES 1373- 02 BARKY, WILLIAM 3109- 01 BROWN, HENRY 485- 98 DAVIES, DAVID 35- 97 DENNIS, THOMAS 1215— 9V EASTICK, HERBERT 2042— 01 JOHNSON, ROBERT 411- 97 LA1NSON, FREDERICK 1565- 9S PITMAN, CHARLES 7- 00 SMITH, ANN 1834— 06 SMITH, GEORGE Sentence. Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. 3 months h. l. 7 years p. s. 2 months h. l. 5 years p. s. Bound over 12 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 5 years imprisonment and 100 francs fine 4 years p. s. 5 years p. s. 1 month 26th Feb., Thames P. Ct. 26th Feb.. C. C. Ct. llth Feb., Clerkenwell P. C « 19th Feb., Monmouth Assizes Ist Mar., Marylebone P. Ct. 28th Feb., W. L. P. Ct. 21st Feb., Kent Assizes 4th Feb., Paris ( Seine Tri- bunal) 25th Feb., C. C. Ct. 2oth Feb., C. C. Ct. 28th Feb., Shropshire Assizet Suspected person Shooting with in- tent to murder Assault Burglary Stealing lead and damage to pro- perty P. of O. Act Stealing old iron Larceny ( person) Possessing & utter- ing counterfeit coin Uttering & possess- ing counterfeit coin Larceny from lava- tory of train Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name THOMAS GOODENUS HERBERT ENGLISH Same Name FREDERICK SAMSON Same Name Same Name Same Name P. O. Wakefield, 69KR ; also P. S. Baker, C. I. D., K. P. C. Cridiand and P. S. GoodiDg, C. I. D., H. P. C. Easter, 276 G. P. C. Ward, 162D; also P. S. Tomblin. C. I. D., D. P. S. Bamaby, C. I. D., F; also P. C. Lowing*, 337F. P. C. Mayne, C. I. D., V ; also P. S. Hod- son, C. I. D., G. P. S. Yeo and P. S. Burnham, C. I. D., C. O. LONDON, PBWTKD FOB His MUESTYS STATIOHEBY OFFIOB BY j. J. KKLIHEB & Co., LTD., 32, NBW BBIDOB STBKJET, ao. I 33, KING WILLIAM STBKKT, B. O. I AND MARSHALSEA WOBKS, S. B. 69670