PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY, NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, AUGUST 0, 1907. VOL. XXIV., No. 2464. i. 3. 2. 4. JO € 35- TLT 3L? « 1JI communications for insertion in the POLICB GAZETTB, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THB EDITOB ok THB POLICS GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to bt taken upon them by another force. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be inserted at a cost of 7s. per portrait, and of 5s.. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, unless the article is large or unusually intricate, when the engraver's charge will range from Bt. to 10s. A remittance of 5s. should be made in the first instance for cost of engraving sketches. Svery announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may De. " 957 & Ug" . 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an ofleir of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. I. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and as far as practicable they they are alphabetically arranged by counties. i. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZBTTB, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to t\ s number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any annouct- ment will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering lettsr. II. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. IS. The Space being limited, announcements concerning " Missing Persons" are only accepted on payment, but insertion in the next or any subsequent issue cannot be guaranteed. The charge for such insertions ( if acceptsd) will be given on application. THI EDITOB, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W, SPECIAL NOTICE. FINGER PRINTS. UNDER the existing arrangements the finger impressions will be taken, and recorded at the Finger Print Department, Convict Supervision Office, New Scotland Yard, of all persons convicted as follows : — ( à) All persons coming within Section 5, 7, or 8 of the Prevention of Crimes Act, 1871. ( á) 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. < e) All persons, at Petty Sessional, Police, or Stipeudary 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 premise*. Breaking into churches, housei, shops, warehouses, & c. Burglary. Cattle stealing. Coining. Conspiracies of all description*. 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 on- natural offences ( Vagrancy Act, 1898, Sec. 1, par. b). Indecent assault on femal*. 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. Shopbreaking. Suspected person. Unlawful possession. Uttering counterfeit coin. Warehousebreaking. 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, in 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 OISTRIO7 1.— Convict Supervision Office.— Licence- holder WILLIAM WOOD, Office No. 219- 99, Tabular Form, lst December, 1899, not now wanted. 2.— D Division.— Tor stealing ( servant), 31st ult., £ 15 and a lady's 3- stone diamond ring— HARRY CLEARY, age about 20, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes grey, sharp nose, teeth decayed; dress dark striped vest and trousers, dark cap, lace boots. A native of Grimsby where he has worked on fishing boats, also as a barman in London and greengrocer's assistant. Not to. be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 3. — K Division. — CHARLES BREEN, Case No. 3,21st September, 190G. Warrant withdrawn. 4.— Jf Division.— For obtaining, by false pretences, 16th ult., a lady's costume and hat ( re- covered) — ERNEST ATKINS, age 45, height 6 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, slightly bald over temples, moustache reddish brown, droop- ing, clipped over mouth, eyes hazel, birth mark left cheek; dress, dark grey jacket suit, trousers tight fitting, green tie with yellow stripes, white straw hat, black band, brown lace boots, wearing a Masonic ring on left little finger. A cowman; native of Canterbury. May be found in company of soldiers. Warrant issued. 5. — T Division• — For forging ( name of Major F. W. Thomas, Royal Fusiliers) and utter- ing 2 cheques ( 1 for £ 10 10s-, and 1 for £ 5 10s.)— JOHN WILLIAM BRENNAN, age about 24, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, palm, snake, clasped hands and heart right forearm, mole right shoulder blade, scar left hip, walks erect. A sergeant of the 7th Battalion Royal Fusiliers Militia; native of Headley, Hants. Warrant issued1. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. G.— Biggleswade ( County). — For em- bezzling £ 3 16s. 6d.— CHARLES HARRY WALKDEN, age 44, height 5 ft. 7 in., complex- ion fresh, hair turning grey, eyes hazel, scar on forehead; dress, dark grey check jacket, vest and cycling knickers, brown stocking with red tops, dark tweed cap, lace boots with plain fronts. A native of St. Mary Cray, Kent. Is a pensioner from the Army Pay Department. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Baldwin, Biggleswade. BRECONSHIRE. 7— Builth ( County).— For not appearing to a summons for larceny — MARSHALL HALL, alias GILBERT HALL, age 23, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes ( supposed) grey; dress, grey jacket and vest, black and white plaid breeches, grey cap, brown leggings, strong brown boots. A horse trainer; late of Worcester. May be found at livery stables. Has la/ tely been in partnership at Builth Wells. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Flye, Brecon, or Sergeant of Police, Builth Wells. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. S.— Chesham ( County).— For assault, at Penn, 15th ult.— ARTHUR WALTERS, age about 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes hazel; dress, dark jacket and breeches, cap, brown leather leg- gings. He belongs to the Army Reserve. An in- surance agent; late of Beaconsfield, Bucks. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Summers, High Wycombe. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 1907. APPREHENSION SOUGHT ( continued)- CA RNA R VONSHtRE. ' J.— Conway ( County).— For housebreak- ing at Llandudno, between 17th and 18th ult., and stealing a bicycle ( recovered) and a number of shoemaker's tools— WILLIAM LAUGHLIN, age 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., oomplexion swarthy, hair dark brown, moustache and eyes brown. A tramp- ing shoemaker; supposed a native of Dublin. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rees, Conway. CHESHIRE. 10.— Altrincham ( County).— Oa commit- ment warrant for having unsound meat on his premises for sale; also on a commitment warrant for non- payment of £ 3 9s. 6d, fine and costs imposed for using an unlicensed slaughter- house— HENRY JOHNSON LONGDEN, age 45, ' height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, cut mark left hand. A butcher; native of Man- chester. Information to Supt. Okell, Altrincham. U.— Birkonhead ( County).— For leaving his wife and1 children chargeable to the Wirral Union— GEORGE FORSHAW, age 25, height 5 ft- 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light. A blacksmith or labourer; native of Heswall. Warrant issuedi. Information to Supt. Sutherland, Birkenhead. 12— Duklnfield ( County).— For stealing, 3rd inst., from his lodging a leather purse con- taining £ 1 18s. 6d.; 1 black vicuna suit; 1 black hard felt hat, "' Mills, Ashton- under- Lyne" stamped inside; 1 light cloth cap; 1 pair white cuffs and gold- plated sleeve links; 1 silver lever watch, minus glass and seconds hands, silver dial tarnished, out of repair; 1 Canadian gold watch chain; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set 5 small blue and white stones— CHARLES ASH- CROFT, alias JOHN EDWARD MORRIS, age about 37, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair lieht brown, moustache ( slight) brown, rather short sighted, may be wear- ing glasses, stoops when walking, swings his arms freely; dress, pepper and salt colour mixture suit ( shabby), jacket rather short, hard felt hat or tweed cap, light lace boots, may be wearing the stolen clothes. A waggon builder; supposed a native of Openshaw, Manchester. May seek work as a painter. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Croghan, Dunkinfield. Yi.— Nantwich ( County).— For stealing a bicycle ( recovered) — Licence- holder LIONEL RICKERS, alias JOHN ILLINGWORTH, GILL, WHITE, MITCHELL, GOODALL, & c., Office No. 3326- 02, age 32, height 5 ft. lOf in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) and moustache brown, eyes grey; scar left eyebrow and on each wrist, tumour left cheek, of good address, speaks fluently with Birmingham accent; dress, brownish grey plaid Norfolk jacket, minus belt, dark blue vest and trousers, dark tie, black hard felt hat ( broad brim). A blanket weaver; native of Green- gates, Yorks. Sentenced at Shrewsbury County Sessions, 4th April, 1905, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny from hotel. Has also been convicted at Bradford, Gateshead, Tynemouth, Leamington, Darlington, Durham, South Shields, Smethwick, York, Scarborough, and Hants Quarter Sessions. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sherwin, Nantwich. U— Macclesfield ( Borough).— For steal- ing ( bailee) coopers' tools ( recovered)— WILLIAM BAILEY, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., slight build, complexion fair, clean shaved, rather high cheek bones slouching gait; drees, shabby suit, supposed brown, dark cap, light lace boots. A journeyman cooper. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Maccles- field. build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache ( heavy) light brown, turning grey, eyes blue, lost several upper teeth. A joiner; native of Camel- ford, Cornwall. Speaks with London accent. Is fond of writing letters to newspapers. Absconded 20th June. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Chesterfield. CUMBERLAND. 11. — Gockermouth ( County). — Tot ob- taining by false pretences at Maryport, 12th ult., a 9 ct. gold albert, weight H ounces — JAMES McMILLEN, age about " 45, height about 5 ft. 11 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark, eyes blue, long face, very small, coarse hands, heavy gait; dress, dark tweed coat and vest, striped trousers, black tie, black hat, heavy nailed boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Illingworth, Cockermouth. DERBYSHIRE. 16 — Chesterfield ( Rormiph). — For ob taining, by false pretences, joiners' tools ( recovered) — CHARLES WORDEN, age about 50, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slightly round shoulders, good DUMFRIESSHIRE. 17.— Dumfries ( Burgh).— For obtaining goods by false pretences— ELIJAH WARD, alias GEORGE AUSTIN, age 27 to 30, height about 5 ft. 7 in., stoutish build, hair and small mous- tache dark. A steeplejack; native of Yorkshire. He repaired several chimneys about a month ago, and had 3 or 4 men in his employment, and stated he represented a firm of chimney and spire builders of East Ardsley, Wakefield. He booked from Annan to Maryport per Caledonian Railway, 8th June, and forwarded ladders, chains, etc., to Ul- verston. Was accompanied by his wife and 3 children and stated he was going to work at Work- ington. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Dumfries. EAST LOTHIAN. 18.— Haddington ( County').— For stealing. 15th ult., at Tranent, a safety bicycle, Eadie road racing model, 24 in. frame, black enamelled, 1J in. droop top tube, front fork been replaced with Eadie pattern, not quite fair set, North Road handle bars, celluloid grips, 26 in. wheels, plated, part of front rim very rusty, Clincher Atlas wired- on tyres, 26 by 1 § in., Eadie rat- trap pedals, John Bull toe clips, Eadie fittings throughout— PERCY LENNOX or LENNOCK, age 25 or 26, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion swarthy, sharp fea- tures, hair dark, slight moustache brown, may be clean shaved, eyes grey. He is usually employed by travelling theatrical companies as baggage man. Served 8 or 9 years in the Navy. Is also wanted by the Northumberland Police at Hexham for larceny. Apprehended. ( See Case No. 106.) Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, East Lothian. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 19.- Cardiff ( Citv\— For stealing £ 2 VEATY, alias WOODHALL and TOM DREDGAN, age 31, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair dark brown, moustache ( slight) dark, long face, 14 upper teeth missing, bottom lip drops very much when speaking, burn scar under right eye, which causes the eyelid to drop slightly, head slightly inclined to the right owing to an injury to right shoulder; dress, dark grey suit, green plaid cap, greenish tie, lace boots, much worn, wearing two wedding rings on third left finger, carried brown gloves. A music teacher; native of Anfield, Liverpool, at which place he stated he was an organist. Is identical with Tom Dredgan wanted at Penarth for stealing a watch, and Woodall, wanted at Briton Ferry for stealing a gold chain. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 20.— Gosport ( County).— For obtaining, by false pretences, 23rd ult., a pair of boots and £ 4 17s. 6d.— JAMES HARRIS, age about 26, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion and; hair dark, eyes dark grey, of militaryi appearance; dress, dark suit, hard felt hat, brown boots. He presented a cheque for £ 5 10s. drawn on the Wilts and Dor- set Banking Co., Ltd., Malmesbury Branch, which was returned marked " no account." Stated he was an officer's servant of the Dorset Regiment- Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cottle, Gosport. 21.— Winchester I Count v). — F^ r pt, « ali" g ( bailee) £ 5 8s. 6d., 15th inst.— PERCY PLOW- MAN, age 29, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes blue, near- sighted; wearing dark trousers, skull cap, new black gaiters, lace boots. A native of Gosport. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Smith, Winchester. 22.— Won! stow ( County\— For obtaining 12s. 6d., bv false pretences, at Eastleigh, 19tli ult. JOHN HENRY CHALLIS, age about 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair and slight moustache dark, dagger supposed left forearm, right foot deformed; dress, dark suit and neckerchief, black bowler hat. very thick sole right boot. Supposed a native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davis, Woolston. 23.— Portsmouth ( Borough). — For steal- ing, 31st ult., £ 150— CHARLES BLAKE, age 19, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion, liair, and eyes dark, clean shaved, of Jewish appearance; dress, dark suit and' cap, lace boots. A ^ native of Pres- ton. Obtained a livelihood by hawking bananas. Information to the Chief Constable, Ports- mouth. HEREFORDSHIRE. 24.— Ledbury ( County).— For stealing, 2nd inst., at Colwall, a silk umbrella, sugar cane handle, knob on handle, piece of silver let in top, silver band with " Samuel Bradburn, Brickford, Grange Heath Farm," engraved thereon — A MAN, age 40, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion, liair, and moustache dark; wearing dark clothes, black cap. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. HER TFORDSHBRE. 25.— Hatfield ( County .— For failing to ap- pear to a summons, 29th ult., for larceny ( servant) — EDWARD BIRD, age 38, height- 5 ft. 6 in-, complexion dark, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes liazel, tattoo marks both arms; dress, dark jacket and vest, white moleskin trousers, black muffler and cap, carried an overcoat. A labourer; native of Goose Green, Hoddesdon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Reynolds, Hatfield. 26.— Hertford ( County).— For absconding from the Herts Reformatory, Beiigos, 3rd inst.-—• THOMAS COLE, age 14, height 4 ft. 6 in., com- plexion pale, hair light, eyes ( one artificial) dark grey ; dress, cord jacket, roll collar, lined calico, plated or brass buttons, cord vest, lined calico, back khaki drill, blue glengarry can trimmed black and red braid, strong lace boots ( nailed), worsted socks, red and blue striped cotton shirt, roll collar, red tie— WILLIAM HENRY HEATH, age 17, height 4 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes ( sunken) dark brown, slightly short sighted ; dress, tweed coat and vest, blue gleingarry cap trimmed black and red braid, strong lace boots, nailed, worsted socks, red amd blue striped cotton shirt, roll collar, red tie. A native of Mile End, London. See Case No. 27. Information to Supt. Foster, Hertford. 27.— Ware { County).— For stealing, 3rd or 4th inst., from a hut at Standon, a grey striped jacket and vest— WILLIAM HENRY HEATH and THOMAS COLE, described in Case No. 26. One may be wearing the stolen jacket and vest. They left behind part of their Reformatory cloth- ing, namely, 2 caps, 1 cord jacket, 1 tweed do., 1 red handkerchief, and 1 cord vest. Warrant issued. Inormation to Inspector Martin, Ware. 28.— Watford ( Count*). — For stealing a lady's silver watch, 1 pair nursing scissors, 1 pair of forceps, 1 midwifery book; also obtained £ 32, and a nurse's uniform with in- tention of entering a lying- in hospital — BRIDGET O'SHEA, age 40 to 45, medium height and build, complexion fresh, hair ( frizzy) brown, eyes blue, quiet and reserved manner, walks with hands clasped and head bowed; dress, black jacket and skirt, brown straw hat with rosette of ribbon each side, or wearing nurse's uniform, serge cloak, small bonnet (" Garrett" inside), blue strings. Warrant issued. Information to Siipt. Wood, Watford. KENT. 29. — Wost Mailing ( Countv\ — For attempting to obtain meat by false pretences—- A MAN, medium height, hair dark, very talkative; dress, brown suit, white straw hat. He. calls on Liconsbd Victuallers, and solicits orders . for a liquid for cleaning beer pipes, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ford, West Mailing. LANCASHIRE. 30.— Liverpool ( City).— For larceny ( door open), 19th ult.— A MAN, age about 33, height, about 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion sallow, long thin nose, hair and" moustache brown. 31.— Liverpool ( C> ty).— For stealinir £ 13 ( including a £ 5 piece), 12th ult. — ALFRED CONNOP, age 14i, looks older, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, sharp features, hair light brown, eyes blue. May endeavour to enlist. Z2— Liverpool ( City).— For obtaining £ 6 6s. by false pretences ( marking- ink fraud), 22nd May last— HENRY GUTHRIE, alias JAMES HENRY GUTHRIE and W. BRADSHAW, Office No. 1417- 06 ( Illustrated Circular, series 73, figure 10), age 55, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, oom- plexion sallow, hair dark brown, heavy moustache, eyes brown. A traveller; native of London. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool.' FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1907. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. A YRSHIRE. 33.— Irvine ( County).— For theft, 27th ult. — DANIEL McLEAN, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 in-, stout build, complexion fresh, round face, hair and moustache light, eyes grey, tattooed right forearm, scar back of head; dress, blue serge jacket suit, dark muffler, light grey tweed cap, light lace boots. A miner; is a mem- ber of the Ayr Militia. Information to the Chief Constable, Ayr. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 31.— DriffieUd ( County^.— For uttering forged cheques to the value of .£ 475— WILLIAM GEORGE GOTTWALTZ, age about 50, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion rather ruddy, hair ( bald on top, turning grey) and eyes brown, carries his head slightly forward, addicted to drink, has lately suffered from diabetes; dress, dark suit, hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jackson, Driffield. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued,)— MERIONE THSHIRE. 35.— Barmouth ( County). — For stealing ( bailee), 26th ult., a, bicycle ( recoveredi)— STAN- LEY BROWN, alias ARTHUR THOMAS and STANLEY PERCIVAL LATHAM, age about 23, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair brown, clcan shaved, upper front teeth missing; dress light grey suit, light coloured cap, white tie. Supposed a native of Pensnett, near Dudley, and has been employed by Rudge Whitworth as tem- porary clerk for about 3 weeks but left in June last. He called at hotels, took lodgings, and afterwards stated he was in the employ of Rudge Whitworth, Ltd., Cycle Manuacturers, Coventry, as motor tester-, and that the managing director had sent him to arrange for board and lodging for 30 persons who were to follow in the course of a week. Warrant issued. Information to tho Chief Constable, Dolgelley. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 36.— Monmouth ( County).— For obtaining £ 4 14s. 6d., by a worthless cheque on the Union of London and Smith's Bank, Notting Hill Gate, W.— ALAN SCOTT, age about 50 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 10 in., comjdexion sunburnt, hair and slight moustache brown, scar on neck; dress, brownish grey ( Norfolk jacket) suit, grey cap with large top, may be wearing a pin ( flag pattern) Stated he had just returned from New Zealand, where he has been employed as an engineer making new docks. Will probably have 2 stolen cheque books in his possession. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Parker, Monmouth. NO TTINGHA MS HI RE. 37.— Nottingham ( City\— Yor failing to report — Supervisee WILLIAM HENRY VICICERS, alias FRANK SPENCER, Office No. 1144- 07, age 23, height 5 ft. 5| in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes ( lost left) grey, scar top second left finger. A labourer; native of Batley. Sentenced at Nottingham City Sessions, 7th Feb- ruary, 1907, to 5 months hard labour and 1 year supervision for shopbreaking. 53. To be dealt with where found. Warrant issued. Nottingham ( City).—¥ or failing to report — Supervisee JOHN CHAMBERS, alias CAMPBELL, Office No. 2683- 02, age 38, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, indistinct mark right forearm; shabbily dressed. A labourer; native of Derby. Sentenced at Sleaford Sessions, 17th October, 1906, to 9 months hard labour and 3 months supervision for housebreaking. Liberated on remission 25th June, 1907. 1278. To be dealt with where found. Warrant issued. Information to Detective Supt. Parnham, Not- tingham. SHROPSHIRE. 39 — Church Stretton ( County).— For stealing, 26th ult., at Clun, a scythe ( recovered) — THOMAS DAYIES, age about 48, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache grey; dress, dark jacket and vest, dark moleskin trousers, dark cap or slouch hat, strong nailed boots. Sometimes employed at farm houses. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Francis, Church Stret- ton. 40.— Wellington ( County).— For stealing ( bailee), 15th June, an " Imperial " bicycle, 24 in. frame, enamelled black, plated rims, rather rusty, two inverted lever brakes, only one connected, Clin- cher Atlas tyres, rubber inside front rim, rat- trap pedals — WILLIAM ENOCH BEVAN, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown; dress, dark blue suit. A collier; native of Old Park, Oakengates. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Fulcher, Wellington. 41 .— Whitchurch ( County).— For failing to appear to a summons for obtaining money by false pretences — CHARLES EVANS, age 28, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair aud moustache light brown, eyes grey, birth mark right upper arm; dress, grey mixture jacket and vest, white cord trousers, grey peak cap, white muffler, strong lace boots. A labourer; native of Whixall, Salop. May be found working at farm houses or on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lucas, Whitchurch. SOMERSETSHIRE. 42.— Weston ( County).— For obtaining £ 2 by a worthless cheque, No. B84945, on the Union of London and Smith's Bank, 8 High Street, Nott- ing Hill Gate, W., Branch; also for burglariously breaking out of a hotel and stealing about 35s., 24th ult.— G. F. LANKESTER, alias Major LAN- KESTER, age about 45, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion ruddy, hair light, turning grey, bald on top, eyes piercing, sunken; dre6S, grey tweed Nor- folk jacket, dark tweed trousers, shabby, red or green tie, dark brown check cap, green stripe. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sparkes Weston. 5 TA FFOROSHIRE. 43.— Longton ( County). — For assault on Policc, 28th ult.— PATRICK RILEY, age 24, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, moustache stubby; dress, blue jacket and vest, blue trousers ( dark stripes), dark muffler and peak can. A miner; native of Longton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. SURREY. 44.— Chertsey ( County).— For obtaining a pair of boots by false pretences at Weybridge, 29th June last— GERTRUDE WHITE, age " 1 1 eight 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, full face, hair light, scar on forehead. A laundress. Absconded 31st ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( East). 45. — Bexhill- on- Sea ( County). — For obtaining credit by false pretences, between November, 1906, and February, 1907 — FREDERICK FERRIS, age about 46, height 5 ft. 10 in., stout build, weight 17 stones, com- plexion very ruddy, hair ( bald on top) light, heavy moustache sandy, eyes blue, wears pince- nez when reading; dress, knicker suit and skull cap, some- times wears a frock coat. Absconded 19th Febru- ary last. Has been a sub- conductor in Viceroy's Court, India, is in receipt of a pension. Warrant issued. Information to Acting Superintendent Brisiow, Bexhill- on- Sea. 4b— Eastbourne ( Borough).- For steal- ing, 21st June last, a free- wheel bicycle, 24 in. frame, upturned handle bars ( rusty), rubber pedals, Edlin Sinclair tyres, 2 roller brakes, Edlin Sinclair transfer on head and mud guards— D. WILLMOTT, alias H. WHITFIELD, age 30 to 35, height about 5 ft. 4 in., hair and moustache light; dress, light Norfolk suit and cap. Travels the country with rubber stamos, headache and neuralgia powders, & c- Weill known to cycle agents, & c. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, East- bourne. 47.— Hastings ( Borough). —¥ OT obtaining £ 17 by a bogus cheque, M. B. 434039 on the United Counties Bank, Colmore Row, Birmingham— EDWARD MITCHELL, alias GEORGE PUGII, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) brown, clean shaved, thin compressed lips, speaks slowly, fond of billiards; dress, black morning suit, back hard fet hat or white straw hat with black band, carried a green knotted stick, had with him a small dark tin trunk, small black leather box, and brown leather bag. He left 30th ult. for London or Tunbridge Wells. ( See Case No. 41, 26th ult.). Warrant issued'. The above was accompanied by A WOMAN, age 25, height 5 ft- 2 or 3 in., medium build, com- plexion fair, hair light auburn, of smart appear- ance; dress, black dress, burnt- straw hat trimmed purnle flowers and leaves, or large black hat trim- med black feathers. 48 — Hastings ( Borough).— For obtaining credit by faise pretences— T. HARVEY, age 22, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion and hair ( whito patch at back) dark, clean shaved, pock marks cn face; dress, navy blue jacket suit, white straw hat, lace boots. A native of Grays. May represent himself as a canvasser for a publishing company. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. YORKSHIRE ( East Rilling) 49. — Driffield 0County\ — For uttering forged cheques to the value of £ 600— FREDER- ICK JAMES BOSTON, age about 24, height 5 ft. or 9 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light 2 308 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1907. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT Continued)— brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, large Roman nose; dress, dark suit may be wearing breeches and leg- gings, cap or straw hat. A native of Great Driffield. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jackson, Driffield. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). M — Guisborough { County). — For em- bezzling £ 10 8s. lid.— ROBERT ADAMS, ago 28, height 5 ft. 11 in., slight build, hair brown; dress, check jacket suit, dark brown leather leggings. Supposed a native of Durham. May be found driving a laundry van, or horse- dealing. Warrant issued. h\.— Guisborough ( County).— For steal- ing £ 1 3s. 9d., 3rd inst. — JAMES LEWIS or LOVICK, age about 45, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion and hair dark, rather lame, " James Lovick" tattooed on breast, woman on horse with a flag hoisted, left arm, sailor and Union Jack and1 actress tying a b:> ot> lace right arm; dress, blue jersey, black trousers and cap, strong lace boots. Supposed a native of Lowestoft. Accompanied by 2 boys, age 16 and 12 years respectively. Warrant issued- Information to Supt. Rose, Guisborough. 5 '.— Scarborough ( Borough).— For steal- ing ( between lst March and 15th April last) a piano organ, black body, gilt edges, two mirrors and picture in front, red wheels and shafts, green cover— LUIGI PACCITE, age 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, thin face, hair and mous- tache black, eyes brown, rather long nose; dress, dark clothes and cap.— GUISEPPE FUSCO, age 17 or 18, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, thin features, hair and eyes brown, clean shaved, broad nose, cannot speak English; dress, shabby navy blue suit; Italians. Warrant issuedi. Information to the Chief Constable, Scar- borough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 53.— Donoaster ( County).— For obtaining 10s. by false pretences at Hatfield, 11th June— TWO MEN ( lst, age 21 or 22, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair; wearing a cycling suit. 2nd, age 21 or 22, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair; wearing a grey Suit, Carried a mackintosh). They called on the prosecutor with a camera, and asked to be allowed to photograph his house; stated that no charge would be made, as they were taking the photographs for picture postcards. They, however, succeeded in obtaining the money and gave a receipt, signed " Yaughan & Co., High Street, Stockton." Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ilickes, Doucaster. 54.— Pontefract ( County).— For attempt- ing to steal Is. 2d— WILLIAM FIELDHOUSE, age 31, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown; dress, black jacket suit, dark tie, light check cap, heavy lace boots. A miner; native of Castleford, Yorks. Absconded 28th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hollis, Pontefract. 55— IVakefield ( City,.— For obtaining£ 97 by false pretences between lst June and 11th ult.— KALITA VARLEY, age about 26, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., weight about 8 stones, complexion fresh, slight moustache inclined to sandy, an inveterate cigarette smoker. Attends race meetings. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Wakefield. 56.— Barnsley ( Borough).— For abandon- ing a child, 9th ult.— EDWIN RICHARDSON, ahas GREEN, age about 32, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair very dark, curled on fore- head, moustache black, oast in left eye, numerous tattoo marks both arms, 2nd right finger missing. A labourer; native of Blackburn. He served in the Lancashire Fusiliers ( Militia) during the late South African war, after yhich he was employed at the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Com- pany's Goods Depot, Blackburn. Photograph can be seen on application.— — RICHARDSON ( wife of above), age about 28, medium height and build, complexion swarthy, hair very dark, upper teeth artificial. A native of Sedbergh, Yorks. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Barnsley. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 57. — North/ each ( County). — Committed for trial at next Assizes, for burglary— EDWARD ERNEST ROBERTS, age 27, height 6 ft. 1 in., complexion, hair and slight moustache dark, eyes grey, 2 scars left leg, scar right calf, mole centre of back and right shoulder blade,, left middle finger crooked; dress, dark morning coat and vest, navy blue trousers, hard bowler hat, military shirt and boots. A native of Lichtenburg, Transvaal. States he came to England 3 years ago, and has been tramping the country; supposed wanted else- where. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Northleach. LANCASHIRE. 58.— Liverpool ( City)— Remanded, charged with loitering, with intent to commit a felony ( attempting to steal money from emigrants by con- fidence trick)— DAVID LAIRD AITKEN, age 62, height 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, veins showing on nose; and his son, DAVID LAIRD AITKEN, age 18, height 5 ft. 7k in-, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey. Supposed wanted elsewhere Information to the Head Constable, Criminal Investigation Dept., Liverpool. SHROPSHIRE. 59.— Whitchurch ( County). — Remanded till 12th inst., charged with assault at Market Drayton, 2nd inst.— JOHN ARTHUR GEORGE SANDY, age 38 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes blue grey, cut centre of forehead and over left eyebrow, abscess mark left cheek; dress, navy blue suit, peak cap, light button boots. Believed a native of Redbridge, Southampton. Tramps the country, sings in the streets and1 public houses. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere- Information to Supt. Lucas, Whitchurch. 151253, 123154, 53881, 24809, 18156, 40779, 68652; 2 ladies' gold alberts; 1 gold guard; 2 gold necklets, with lockets attached; 15 silver alberts; 2 ladies' do.; 4 gold rings ( 1 5- stone diamond claw; 1 set diamonds and rubies; 2 single diamond); 4 gold bracelets; 1 silver do.; 8 gold brooches ( 1 curb, 1 horseshoe, 2 fox's heads, 4 safety); 16 silver do.; 14 pairs gold earrings; 1 pair gold hair hoops; 2 pairs gold ear wires; 7 pairs gold links; 17 sets gold studs; 2 gold front suites; 1 gold locket; 2 silver match boxes; 1 silver cigarette case; 4 silver medals; 2 small gold do.; 4 gold seals; 2 gold compasses; 13 gold pins; 1 silver snuff box, some marked with one or more of the following: " C U M B E R L A N D." Information bo be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 64.— CI ewer ( County).— Between 26th May and 23rd ult., at Ascot, a lady's gold watch, French make, open face, studded with turtfaoise, one hand only out of repair; 1 gold bracelet large opal, set diamonds; 1 plain gold ring; 1 gold pin, girl danc- ing painted on china thereon ; 1 long gold neck chain gold pencil with turquoise, gold pen- knitV, gold button hook, and gold smelling salts bottle, set rubies and diamonds, attached; 1 curb bracelet, set turquoise and pearls; 1 gold marquise ring, set sapphires and diamonds; 1 gold ring, set turquoise and diamonds, 1 diamond missing; 1 do. diamond and pearl in centre; 1 small do., diamond therein; 1 large gold herald's chain, composed of large S's alternately, with portcullis; 1 turquoise pearl pen- dant ; 1 black enamel ring with 3 pearls therein; 1 brown leather hand bag; 1 gold pen, shape of a quill, with two feathers in gold at end. Information to Supt. Holding, Clewer. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 60.— Malton ( County).— Committed for trial at North Riding Sessions, Northallerton, 17th October, 1907, for stealing an overcoat from a shop door and a walking stick from the Catholic Church, Malton — WALTER WALSH, alias JOHN WILSON and ALFRED WILSON, age 53, height 5 ft. 5{ j in., complexion fresh, hair ( thin on top), whiskers, moustache and eyes brown, mole right upper arm, nose slightly bent scar thereon, large scar right groin; dress, blue jacket, grey vest, dark tweed trousers, hard felt hat. lu possesion of a new Catholic prayer book ( supposed stolen). A native of Belfast. Convic- ted of shop- breaking at Aylesburv Sessions, 7th April, 1902; Marylebone Police Court, 24th April, 1903, of larceny; and of larceny and receiv- ing North London Sessions, 11th August, 1903. Photograph can be seen on application. 61.— Malton ( County). — Sentenced to 6 months' imprisonment for stealing clothing at Kirkham ( 3 cases) — HORACE ABBOTT, age 17 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, woman and dot loft forearm, star, lines and cut scar left wrist, flags, woman, rose and " Clara" right forearm, large black molo front of body; dress, grey jacket and vest, blue trousers, grey cap, lace boots. A native of Leicester. Previously convicted at Leicester audi Salford, and was sent to an Industrial School until 16 years of age- He obtained employment at farm houses, through the Farmers' Office at Otley. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Heald, Malton. 62. — Whitby ( County). — Committed for trial at Northallerton Quarter Sessions, 17th October next, for stealing a pair of boots— MORRISON STABLEFORTII, ago 40, height 5 ft- 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey scar on bridge and left side of nose, lump on left eyebrow, cut scar right eyebrow and cheek- bone, right eyelid droops, drum and sticks and anchor tattooed left forearm, " M " back of left hand, wreath and bust of woman in centre, cut and half- moon right forearm; dress, dark tweed jacket and trousers, blue dungaree jacket, grey cap. A native of Burton- on- Trent. Previously convicted at Derby, Axbridgc, Burton- on- Trent, Northallerton, and Stafford. Photograph can be seen on anplication. Information to Supt. Pinkney, Whitby. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 63.— K Division.- 26th ult., a 14 ct. gold watch, No. 138499; 12 ladies' do., Nos. 95079, 32256, 28439, 83817, 45455, 107965, 10076, 80903, 35253, 93026, 6686, 21068; 15 silver watches, Nos. 60, 43457, 14418, 88542, 2949228, 19501, 636836, 31381, 128345, 140773, 377172, 482680, 368609, 734467, 38572; 8 ladies' silver do., Nos. 45459, BUCKINGHA MS HI RE. 65. — High Wycombe ( Borough).— About 13th July, 1^ 06, a 9 ct. gold fancy albert, about 4 in. long, square links, 2 sides plain, others chased small round connecting links, 1 long link from swivel, with 9 ct. fancy gold seal, 1 side red, other mottled green, set in wide gold rim, sur- rounded with chain work, attached. Information to the Chief Constable, High Wy- combe. CHESHIRE. 66.— Hazel Grove ( County).— 30th ult., at Cheadle, a safety " Raglan " bicycle, free ( 28 in.) wheel, 26 in- frame, black enamelled, Clincher tyres, 2 rim brakes ( front a pull- up lever), metal mudguards, roller chain, flat handle bars, whito grips, black tips, black celluloid pump, and old plated lamp attached, " Raglan Cycle Company" transfer on head. Information to Supt. McHale, Ilazcl Grove. DERBYSHIRE. 67.— Chesterfield ( Borough).— 24th nit., a silver English lever watch, silver dial, gold figures, engine turned cases, well worn, " George Hempshall, Retford," engraved inside case; 1 18 ct. gold open curb albert, guinea as pendant attached. Information to the Chief Coustable, Chesterfield. EAST LOTHIAN. 68.— Haddington ( County).— 27th ult., by housebreaking, a silver engraved cross, about 5 in. long; 1 do. chair, about 2 in. high; 1 do. gondola, 6 in. long, 1 gondolier inside; 1 do. ash tray on spiral stand of Indian workmanship; 1 do. cream jug, very small Indian figures engraved thereon, Indian workmanship; 3 do. ornamental spoons, small; 2 do. enamelled spoons, small; 2 do. bon- bonieres ( 1 square, 1 round) ; 2 do. flower vases, ornamented at top, about 6 in. high; 2 do., em- bossed, about 7 in. high; 1 do. cup, engraved there- on, " Won by John S. Pringle, Merchiston Sports," also the date; 1 small round silver salver; 2 large do., chased design, initials " J. P." on each; 3 round silver ash trays; 1 silver square cigarette box, in- itials " J. S. P." and supposed " 1903" thereon; 1 do. whiskey peg, composed of 2 cups with stem between; 1 small Benares brass coffee pot; 4 do. cup holders; 1 do. enamelled teapot; 1 do. cream jug; 1 small do. tray; 1 brass tray with 3 legs, enamelled black and red; 1 brass drawing room clock, about 12 in high, by 16 in. long, with female figure, and supposed figure of deer on one side; 1 plated tea- pot, monogram " J. P."; 1 do. Queen Anne teapot, monogram " J. P."; 1 do. tea caddy, monogram " J. P.-"; 1 do. cream jug, monogram " J. P."; 1 do. toast rack; 1 do. square scone basket; 2 do. breakfast dishes; 2 do. entree dishes; 1 do. round do.; 1 do. meat dish cover, about 14 in. long; 1 do. oblong fruit dish, embossed ; 1 do. round muffin dish, initials " J. P."; 1 do. large square tea tray, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1907. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued) - initials " J. P."; 1 do. hot water kettle and stand, '" Won by Mr. James Pringle " thereon. Information to the Chief Constable, East Lothian. ESSEX. f! 9.— Chelmsford ( County).— 2nd inst., a carpenter's tool basket containing:— 1 hand saw; 1 hammer; 1 pair pincers; 1 panel saw; 2 1- in. chisels; 1 pair compasses, 1 rip saw; 1 mallet; 1 hard chisel; 1 smoothing plane; 1 screw- driver, most marked " H. Sharp "; 1 carpenter's tool bag, containing:— 6 chisels, J, 1, and 1^- in.; 2 ratchets; 2 sets bits; 1 hand saw; 1 smoothing plane; 2 guages; 1 tenon saw; 1 pair compasses; 2 spirit levels; 1 hammer; 1 pair pincers ; 2 squares; 1 chalkline; 1 oil stone; 2 screw drivers; 1 oil can; 2 bradawls, most marked " H. Fayers and C Wilder." Information to< the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. GLOUCES TERSHiRE„ 70.— Staple Hill ( County).— 5th inst., at Filton, a "' Rover" safety bicycle, Lucas oil lamp attached, fitted with Stermer and Archer 3- speed gear, aluminium mud- guards, Lucas carrier on front, cyclometer on front wheel, Rover saddle, black and white grips, Crabb front brake, Bow- den back do., Brook's or Rover saddle bag, rubber pedals, extra special Dunlon tyres and ordinary spokes., Information to Supt. Cooke, Staple Hill- HAMPSHIRE. 71.— S outhampton ( Borough).— 27th March last, a triple band gold ring set brilliants, rubies and sapphires; 1 gold ring set small dia- monds; 1 do., set 2 diamonds and 1 sapphire; 1 marquise ring, set pink stone surrounded by small pearls; 1 gold curb bracelet; 1 child's fine gold chain bracelet; 1 diamond star brooch. 72.— Southampton ( Borough).— 3rd inst.. a ' Dolphin" bicycle, black enamelled, usual parts plated, " No. 9937 " on bottom bracket, lst grade Warwick tyres, rubber pedals, Ideal bell, new mudguards, raised handle bars, Eadie coaster- hub, front rim brake; a ladv's " Rigbv" bicycle, " Rigby" transfer on front tube) also " Row- lands" transfer, black enamelled, usual parts plated, rubber pedals, " HRRFCE" scratched on saddle, plated lamp and bell attached, Edlin Sin- slair tyres, " No. 25407" under saddle, plated rims. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. ISLE OF WIGHT- £ 50 REWARD. 7 3.— Newport ( County).— 4th inst., at Sea View, a diamond crescent, large stones, graduating from centre; 1 large diamond brooch, floral design; 1 diamond do., 2 rings entwined/; 1 pearl pendant, large diamond in centre; 1 lady's half hoop diamond ring, set large stone; 1 gold brace- let, triple band, set cluster of diamonds, large stone in centre; 1 small gold neck chain. The above reward will be paid by A H- Jones, Esq., Claygate House, Claygate, Surrey, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount of property recovered. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Newport, Isle of Wight. KENT. 74.— Tunbritifpe Wells ( Borough).- 2; Mh ult., at the South Eastern Counties Agricultural Show, a gold keyless lever watch, No. 163101, maker J. W. Benson; 1 very heavy plain 18 ct. gold chain, with 2 old seals, '" Snake in the grass " and " Eye expect a line through return " engraved thereon, 2 Yale keys and a sovereign purse at- tached. 26th ult., a silver English lever watch, gold hands, black numerals, maker's name, " Fowle, East Grinstead," inside case, " A. H. R." engraved on back. Information to the Chief Constable, Tunbridge Wells. SHROPSHIRE. £ 10 REWARD. 75.— Oswestry ( Cn>'" ty).— 24th ult., by shopbeaking, 15 22 ct. gold wedding rings; 13 9 ct. ladies' gold keepers, chased; 12 18 ct. gold rings ( 2 set sapphire; 3 rubies and diamonds; 1 opal and diamond; 1 emerald and diamonds; 3 half hoop diamonds); 12 9 ct. plain gold signet rings; 42 9 ct. gold do.; 2 9 ct. do. alberts; 30 9 ct. do. ladies' dress do.; 12 9 ct. do. pins; 12 ladies' gold neck chains ( 6 long, 6 short); 3 ladies' 14 ct gold Geneva watches; about 12 common wedding rings, stamped inside " 22 ct. gold cased"; 1 lady's 18 ct. Geneva watch, No. 18547, demi- hunter, en- amelled dial on outside case; 4 rolled gold long guards; 6 9 ct. gold necklets; 12 9 and 15 ct. do. pins, some small diamonds in centre, 1 Mephi- stopheles set in half moon; 6 doz. cheap fancy dress rings; 6 lady's 9 ct. half hoop dress rings, set doublets; 7 9 ct. gold bangles, set stones; 24 rolled gold banubs ; i lady's J8 ct. gold Swiss lever watch, No. 130472. Left behind, 2 jemmies, 2 boxes of Swan vesta matches, and a collar with front attached, size IB, stamped " The Success Yacht "; and a brown paper bag marked " Oxton, Birkenhead. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Giles, 18, Oswald Road, Oswestry, to any person giving such information as shall lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to the Chief Constable, Shrewsbury, or Supt. Hamlet, Oswestry. 70.— Went ( County^.— 21st ult., by burglary, at Old Heath, near Shrewsbury, a medallion, about the size of a half- crown, hole therein; and believed a piece of blue ribbon attached; and about £ 1, in- cluding a King George shilling, hole therein. Information to Supt. Bluck, Wem. STAFFORDSHIRE. 77. — Burslem ( County).— 24th ult., a " Singer Grand Modele- de- Luxe" bicycle, marone colour, lined red, Dunloo tvres, free wheel rubber pedals with toe- clips, rim brakes, large saddle padded with flocks, transparent gear case, flat handle bars, " No. 160,812," stamped on seat pillar, acetylene lamp, bell and tool bag attached. Information to Chief Supt. Hicklin, Burslem. SURREY. 78. — Reigate ( Borough). — 31st ult., a " Gloria " free- wheel bicycle, enamelled black and gold, 22 in- frame, plated rims with red line, front rim brake, back band brake, straight handle bars, rubber nedals, 2 small dents in top bar, mud- guards, tool bag, bell and black celluloid pump attached; nearly new. Information to the Head Constable, Reigate. SUSSEX ( East). 79.— Uokfield ( County).— 20th ult.. at Little Horsted, a silver English lever watch, half of hour hand broken; 1 gun metal watch, " Pte. A. Musto, lst V. B. R. Berks 1900," engraved inside case; 1 silver curb chain, brass swivel, 1 copper coin, watch key, and small box key attached. Information to Supt. Criddle, Uckfield. SO — Eastbourne ( Borough^.— 30th ult.. by burglary, a gold English lever watch, flat, No. 10696, white dial, plain back, monogram " A. E. F." thereon, maker Johnson Walker, a double close curb platinum and gold albert, drop piece, gold sovereign purse, plain cases, initials " E. L. F." or " E. A. F." thereon, supposed containing £ 5, and 5 or 6 small keys, attached. 81. — Eastbourne ( Borough'). — Between lst and 2nd inst., a lady's 18 ct. gold dress ring, set ( supposed) 7 large diamonds and a number of smaller ones, shape of a cross; 1 pair earrings, rose diamond drop; and chain with 4 small rose dia- monds. Between 6th and) 7th inst., a lady's ring, Oriental mounting, set large star sapphire, star not visible; 1 do. gold trefoil ring, ruby and 2 diamonds; 1 do. gold ring1, set sanphire and 2 diamonds; 1 do., set large star, sapphire and diamonds around. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. SUSSEX ( West). 82.— Worthinp ( County).— Gth inst.. by burglary, at Goring, a silver ring box, about 5 in. long, lined green; 1 lady's gold ring, set large diamond surrounded with emeralds, in octagonal form; 1 silver necklet, heart shape locket set with diamonds attached; 2 pearl studs; 1 do- pin; 1 diamond and turquoise " in.; 1 bear holding pearl; 1 fox's mask; 1 flat gold watch and chain, small dent in back of case; 1 pair gold links, lion crest and 2 S's in monogram ( 1 reversed); 1 pair gold chased links; 2 lapis lazuli buttons; 1 pair do. links; 1 sovereign and sovereign case. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 83.— K Division.— 4th inst., a brown geld- ing pony, aged, 10A hands, 3 or 4 lines of white hair across chest, short tail, medium mane, in good condition; a set of black leather pony har- ness, round brass mounts, silver plated hames and buckles of breeching much worn. 84.— x Division.— A- bay gelding, age 5 years, 14 hands 2 in-, splint scar inside near fore leg, hog mane, short tail, no hind shoes. In good condition. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 85 — Tadoaster ( County).— Body of MAN, Case No. 76, 12th ult., identified as CHARLES JEAL, late of Chesterfield. APPREHENSIONS. 86. — Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office.— Supervisee JOHN WILSON, Office No. 120- 01, Tabular Form, 5th ult., and committed for trial at the North London Sessions for horsestealing. 87 - Metropolitan Police District, C Division.— ARCHIBALD GROGAN, Case No. 2, 12th ult. 88.— Durham, Sunderland ( Borough) — STEPHEN WM. WRIGHT, Case No. 91, 2nd inst. 89.- Flintshire, Mold ( County).- GEORGE THOMPSON, Case No. 31. 2nd inst., and hair clippers recovered. 20 - Gloucestershire, Staple Hill ( County).— JOHN McDONOUGH, Case No. 28, 5th ult. 91— Hampshire, Aldershot ( County) ALEXANDER HAYWARD, Case No. 26, 10th May last. 92— Lancashire, Blackburn{ County) — The Ist described MAN, Case No. 40, i> th ult., and discharged. 93. — Northamptonshire, North- amp ton [ Borough)— Licence- holder EDWARD BOWEN, Office No. 1392- 06, Case No. 26, 3rd May, 1907, at Horsham, charged with arson. 94. — Oxfordshire, Wat ling ton ( County).— ARTHUR BOWLER, Case No. 44, 2nd inst. 95.— Shropshire, Church Strotton ( County).— THOMAS MORRIS, Case No. 41,31st May last. 96. — Staffordshire, Longton ( County).— JOHN WEBSTER, alias WILSON, and RUSSELL, Case No. 43, 28th June last, and discharged. 97. - Yorkshire ( West Riding), Halifax ( County).— JOHN HALSTEAD, Case No. 52, 26th ult. 98.- Yorkshire ( West Riding), Rotherham ( County). — ERNEST ROB- SHAW, Case No. 54, 26th ult. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 99.— C Division.— For obtaining by worth- less cheque, 31st ult., a bay mare— W. E. SMITH, age 40, height 5 ft. 10 in-, complexion dark, red 9 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 1901, to 7 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 23rd February, 1907. C S b 1224. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester- MONMOU THSHIRE. 103. — Newport ( Borough). — For stealing from the s. s. Clifton, at Alexandra Dock, 3rd inst., a gold pin, round head, diamond in centre anidt £ 7 4s. 3d., including a £ 5 Bank of England note, " 250" in blue pencil on front— GEORGE VAN BREEN, alias BRIEN, age 34, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue, large Roman nose, blue scar right side of forehead, right forefinger crushed, cut scar base of right little finger; dress, dark ooat, light trousers. He was temporarily employed as ship's steward; a native of Antwerp. Previously convicted of lar- ceny at Cardiff, Penarth, Barry, Newport, and Bristol. Warrant issued. Information to the Hoad Constable, Newport. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding.) 10i— Richmond ( County).— For stealing, 25th ult., from the Barracks, a dark brown jacket with faint white stripes, brown lining; 1 black vest; 1 pair of old dark grey trousers; 1 pair light lace boots; 1 military shirt; 1 light grey cap — FREDERICK SCOTT, age 23, height 5 ft. 3* in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, slight moustache ginger, flags and hands tattooed right forearm ; wearing the stolen clothing. Is a private of the Yorkshire Regiment; native of Wallsend, Northumberland. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wilson, Richmond'. PERSON IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 105.— X Division•— Committed for trial at North London Sessions, 13th inst., on two charges of burglary ( 1st, by entering bedroom window of flat and stealing jewellery; 2nd, by climbing through fanlight ovefr shop dolor)— RICHARD WILLIAMS, age 28, height 5 ft. 5£ in., com- plexion fair, hair brown, eyes grey, mole left of upper lip and right cheek; dress, dark grey jacket and trousers, grey check cap, coloured neckerchief. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued) - face, hair dark brown, speaks with North Country accent; dress, brown suit, bowler hat, carried a crook handle walking stick. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CHESHIRE. 100— Crewe ( County).— a'or failing to re- port— Licence- holder JOHN ROBERT EDWARD WARREN, alias ROBERTS, Office No. 2858- 99, age 55, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, scar right eyebrow, on nose, and centre of forehead, dot back right and anchor back left hand, right arm been fractured at elbow, ring back left little finger. A commis- sion agent; native of Chepstow. Sentenced at Stafford] Assizes, 22nd July, 1901, to 5 pears penal servitude for bigamy. Liberated on 2nd license, 30th July, 1907, which expires 19th November, 1907. X b 188. Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. HAMPSHIRE. 101. — Southampton ( Borough). — For stealing jewellery, about 27th March last— JULIA SHAPCOTT ROUSELL, alias SHIPCOTT, STUERTE, and RUSSELL, Office No. 503- 00 ( IL LUSTRATED CIRCULAR No. 84, figure 32), age 46, height 4 ft. 10A in., complexion fresh, hair ( turn- ing grey) light, eyes grey; dress, black coat and skirt, hat trimmed red velvet. A dressmaker ; native of London. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. LANCASHIRE. 102.- Manchester ( City).— For failing to report— Licence- holder WALTER SALES, alias CAMPBELL, MULLIGAN, CLARE, & c., Office No. 2873- 00 ( ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR 73, figure 7), age 53, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion sallow, hair ( bald) grey, eyes brown, scar centre top of fore- head. A tailor; native of Manchester. Sen tenced1 at Manchester City Quarter Sessions, 5th December, T904, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licensed 7th March, 1907. G O V a e 278.— Licence- holder JOHN MORGAN, alias LUDLOW, MANNING, JACKSON, & c., Office No. 41- 01, age 66, height 5 ft. 2 in., com- plexion ruddy, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar centre of forehead and bridge, of nose, 2nd and 3rd joints 2nd finger fixedi. A slater; bom at sea. Sentenced at Durham Assizes, 18th Novemberr, APPREHENSION. 106. — East Lothian, Haddington ( County).— PERCY LENNOX or LENNOCK, Caae No. 18, current issue. FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 1907. MISSING. £ 2 REWARD. 107.— Since 20th July— GERTRUDE MARY HALL, age 17, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair brown; dress, black and white striped blouse, very light green skirt, black straw hat with two black wings, brown boots with bright steel buckles, carried a small rush basket containing a black and white striped blouse, black motor veil, tooth brush and/ powder, hair brush, small hand glass and scent spray. The above reward will be paid bv Mr. Rupert John Hall, 18, Turl Street, Oxford, to any person givinp- such information as will lead to her where- abouts. Information to the Chief Constable, Cit- v Police Office, Oxford. List of Lioonoo Holders, Suparvlseas, Ex pira 9 s, who hava baan ra- apprahandasf, for the week ending August 3rd, 1907, with the results, etc. Divisions concerned. Office No. NAME. Sentence. Dite and P aie. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name o£ Name and Division of Officer. H. D, G, H, T. G. G. G, L. E, G, K, T, V. D. G. P, X. G. D, G, L. T. C, G. G, H, J. H, K. 379- 00 BRIGGS, AMOS U days h. l. 2687- 99 BROWN, HENRY 3 years p. s. 3076- 0- 2 CONNOR, JAMES 12 months h. l. 567— 00 DALY, JOHN 3 years p. s. 1169- 04 DONOVAN, JOHN 3 years p. s. 410- 02 FITZGERALD, JOHN 1. 7 days h. l. 2. 1 months h. l. 3154- 97 FITZGERALD, JOHN 18 months h. l. 1171- 01 GOODRIDGE, WALTER 12 months b. l. 2931— 02 GRANT, JOHN I year h. l. 3946- 96 SERCOMBE, ARTHUR 3 months h. l. 2555— 02 JONES, THOMAS 12 months h. l. 1522— 01 LOWE, ROBERr 18 months h. l. 278- 00 ROWE, WILLIAM 5 years p. s. 2038 - 00 HTTMOUSE, WILLIAM 4 years p. s. 681— 98 WEBB, ISAAC 12 months h. l. I l 29th July, Do'gcllcy 1'. Sess. Begging lilst July, N. L. Sess. Larceny ( person) 2nd Aug., Bow Street P. Ct. P. of C. Act. 30th July, N. L. Scss. 1st Aug., N. L. Sess. Ist Aug., Aldershot P. Ct. 30th July, N. L. Sess. 30th July, N. L. Sess. Same Name EDWARD ELLERTON Same Name Larceny ( person) THOMAS CONNOR Larceny ( person) : 1. Begging ,1. Failing to report burglary Larceny ( person) 31st July, Mansion House P. of C. Act P. Ct. iOth July, Liverpool County Frequenting Police 2nd Aug., S. W. P. Ct. P. of C. Act 31st July, N. L. Sess. 40th July, N. L. Sess. list July, N. L. Sess. 30th July, N. L. Scss. Larceny from un- occupied house Burglary Larceny ( person) ' Larceny ( person) JOHN BYFORD JOHN MCDONALD Same Name JOHN REED JOHN TILLERS ROBERT RUSSELL Same Name GEORGE MOSLEY JOHN WILSON GEORGE COOK Same Name P. C. Amber, 303E ; also P. C. Shand, 650 City. P. O. Stevens. C. I. D., E; also P. C. Heath, 444B. P. C. Howick, 329 G ; also P. C. Trott, O I. D., G. P. C. Bishop, 165K ; also P. S. Hook, C. I. D., J. , P. C. Harvey, 92D ; also P. S. Rallev, | C. I. D., F. P. C. For, 27XR ; also P. S. Burrell, I CID, X. P. C. Thompson, 667 City. P. C. Sealy. 143W; also P. S, kclllp. C. I. D., C. O. H P. C. Cair, 218B ; also P. C. Gilliam, 7631. P. C. Scotchbrook. 44D ; also P.*. Scholes, C. I. D., D. P. C. Burgess, 413G; also P. C. Austin, 238 V. P. C 9? arle, 250H ; also P. C. Twort, 637K. LONDON: PRINTED FOR HIS Muejir's SRTTIOXUHV OFFICE Br J. J. K^ LIHER 4 O).. 31. S « » BHIDJC 3cs< Kf. HO.; 31. KI » A WITUM SRU*< R, A C.; * , « « . 8. E. 71 171)