T U B PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1908. VOL. XXV., No. 2506. 3% 3£ J « 3- TJ T. 1. All communications / or insertion in the POLICB GAZBTTE, and ail communi- • ationj relating to them, should be addressed to THB EDITOE OF THB POLICB GABBTTB, NBW SCOTLAND YABD, LONDON, 8. VV. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTB, if they art sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. i. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. i. 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 as to 10s. A remittance of 5s. should be made in the first instance for cost •/ engraving sketches. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, mult be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and if th<• 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 « u « e may be. LTIONS. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an offutr of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and as far as practicable they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension » r recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announce- ment will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on \ V ednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Suturduy morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only: they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Pott Office. 13 Tht 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 insertion ( if accepted) will be given on application. THE EDITOR, New Sootland Yard, London, 8. W. DOUBTFUL TRADERS and SWINDLERS. THE FOLLOWING List of Doubtful Traders and Swindlers is inserted for the information of Police. Complaints are frequently received, but no action can be taken against the offenders unless process is first obtained by persons defrauded: — COOPER, W., 753 Old Kent Road.— A dealer in bicycles, greenhouses, and accessories. He seems to do a genuine business; but his methods are unsatisfactory — POLICE GAZETTE, 8th De- cember, 1899. ( No. 111967.) DAVIS & CO., alias ALLEN & CO., 9 Peckham Park Road, and ALFRED & CO., 26 Denmark Hill, S. E., and other addresses in various parts of London, pawnbrokers and jewellers.— They advertise unredeemed pledges at very low prices; but the articles usually turn out to be of inferior quality.— POLICE GAZETTE, 7th November, 1902. ( No. 156466.) EMANUEL & CO., 31 Clapham Road, and other addresses.— Other names ( WEST, TEMPEST, Ac.) and other addresses also used.— Advertise plate, " sealskin" jackets, bankrupt stock, < kc. Frequently insert advertisements under a Christian name, that, owing to adverse circum- stances, wedding and other presents will be sold " at a sacrifice." Fulfil obligations, but cause many complaints to reach Police. ( No. 165651.) FALKLAND MANUFACTURING CO., Har- ringay; LANGHAM RUBBER CO., Totten- ham; ALLENDALE, MOTOR TYRE MER- CHANT, Tottenham. Under these and other titles and at other addresses, three men named Pallash obtain goods of various descriptions and neglect to pay. When pressed a cheque ( fre- quently not met on presentation) is occasionally sent. Many complaints reach Police, but no clear case of fraud has yet been established. ( No. 198213.) GLOBE ENLARGING CO., 27 Worship Street; MIDLAND ENLARGING CO., 76 Mildmay Park.— Conducted by a man who used respec- tively the names Watson and Greenwood. He now trades as a picture frame maker at Stoke Newington in the name of Sidney Men- doza k Co. Patrons find much difficulty in obtaining their enlargements or the return of their negatives. ( No. 206211.) GOLD BRICK SWINDLE.— Swindlers write from America to relations of lately deceased persons, stating that the deceased had assisted writer to start in business ( generally gold pros- pecting1) that the business has prospered, and he is desirous of handing a share of the profits to his benefactor or family. Correspondence ensues, and finally an advance of money is re- quested upon the securitv of a bar of gold. The " bar of gold " is really brass.— POLICE GAZETTE, 7th March, 1902. ( No. 133001.) THE GORDON MEMORIAL Day Nursery and THE SHAFTESBURY MEMORIAL Shoe Black Brigade for the Homeless, Destitute, Deaf, Dumb, and Crippled Boys, 154 Denmark Street, St. George's- in- the- En.? t.— Conducted by Andrew McLaglen, who poses as a Bishop. He now resides at Mona House, Grove Park Terrace, Chiswick. It has not yet been found possible to sustain a criminal prosecution.— POLICE GAZETTE, 26th January, 1906, and 24th August, 1906. ( No. 130310.) HAMBURG LOTTERIES. — These and other foreign lotteries are illegal, and the Police will give no assistance or advice to persons who meddle with them — POLICE GAZETTE, 25th November, 1898. ( No. 59446.) JOHN HAMMOND < fc CO., 94 St. Mary's Road, Leyton.— Advertise as live stock and poultry breeders. Many complaints received owing to neglect to execute orders. They advertise canaries and other song birds at a very cheap rate. ( No. 170101.) J. A. HARDY & CO., Chancery Lane, E. C.— A bogus debt collecting agency. The proprietor very seldom attends the office; clients entrust- ing debts for collection are told, when they press for settlement that the amounts collected have been more than used in the cost of collection. ( No. 182638.) HIPPOLYTE, alios LE BLUFF. — POLICE GAZETTE, 20th December, 1901. — Now uses name of MORDAUNT, and advertises from 25a Trafalgar Road, East Greenwich. ( No. 105029.) IMPERIAL ART SUPPLY CO., Chichester House, ' Chancery Lane, and 17 Ranelagh Avenue, Fulham.— Same people also conduct the ALBION SHOW CARD CO., 203 Strand.— Advertise home employment. Applicants re- ceive a circular so carefully and guardedly worded as to make a charge of fraud most difficult. ( No. 172493.) IMPERIAL SUPPLY STORES, 24 Crampton Street, Walworth. — Many complaints are re- ceived, but the firm generally discharges its obli- gations. It appears to be unbusinpss- like and dilatory in its methods. ( No. 207128.) KEW TRADING ASSOCIATION, 16 Victoria Parade, Kew.— Many complaints reach Police because of the misleading nature of its advertise- ments. Nothing has been ascertained to justify Police action. ( No. 171830.) THE KINGSWAY WATCH CO., 300 Clapham Road.' Known also at other addresses -\ s " GRANTWELLS," " B ARRTNGTON'S I STORES," " DORADO WATCH CO.," & c.— Trade by means of advertisements so artfully worded as to make it appear that goods are sent on payment of the first instalment of cost. The complaining customer is told to read the ad- vertisement carefully; the goods are not sent till last instalment has been paid. ( No. 187821.) LONDON PREMIUM AND TEA COMPANY, New Street, E. C., and formerly at Ludgate Hill. ( POLICE GAZETTE, 13th December, 1907).— The firm purchases quantities of correspondence from other similar concerns. The signatures are cut from the letters and sent, with a speciously worded circular, to the writers. After payment the goods are generally sent, but of course they do not justify the highly coloured description given in the circular. ( No. 206755.) THE SCOTTISH PHOTOGRAPHIC TOURING AND PICTORIAL POST CARD CO., 88 Ken- nington Road, late 105 Euston Road, and Glas- gow. ( POLICE GAZETTE, 8th February, 1907.) — Representatives seek permission to plhotograph premises, & c., a proof is shown and an order solicited. Payment in full or a deposit is re- quested at time of giving the order. Very con- siderable difficulty is experienced in obtaining the pictures. ( No. 186807.) SMITH & CO., alias NORTH & CO., and THOMAS SMITH PAYNTER.— Advertises home employment. The nature of the work is to retail for 2s. a nickel pen and pencil case, which is supplied at Is. Id. The article is practically useless. — POLICE GAZETTE, 24th February, 1893. ( No. 77433.) SPANISH SWINDLE.— This fraud has many phases, the most common being a sum of money either buried in the ground or impounded somewhere on account of debt, which, on being released, is to be divided between the swindler or his " orphan daughter" and the dupe.— POLICE GAZETTE, 21st October, 1898. ( No. 183560.) D. STEVENS or DAVIES, & c., The Laurels, West Drayton, Middlesex.— Dealer in birds, which he advertises for sale, but fails to supply for some time. Usually makes excuse that orders arrive faster than he can satisfy them. ( No. 170194.) STRAMONIUM CIGARETTES: CEMENT AND MARKING INK FRAUD.— The swindlers call upon shopkeepers and induce them to become agents for the sale of Stramonium, Bronchial, and other cigarettes, marking inks and cement. — POLICE GAZETTE, 2nd May, 1902. ( No. 85057.) TANQUEREY, A., Paris.— Free portrait swindle, Writes prominent persons— and others— asking them to send their photograph, and promising to make an enlargement free. Before sending the picture he demands money for, either ( a) cost of a suitable frame, or ( h) cost of pack- ing case and transit.. In either case the sum 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. DOUBTFUL TRADERS, & C. ( continued)— asked is exorbitant, and more than covers the whole cost of production. Unless the money is sent, photograph is neither returned nor promise fulfilled.— POLICE GAZETTE, 21st September, 1900. ( No. 74139.) THEOBALD & CO., THE HOME EMPLOY- MENT CO., of Albemarle Works, Hounslow.— Theobald deals in toys and cheap photographic material, & c. Advertises " Home Employment," receives deposit on articles sent, finds fault with work submitted, refuses to pay for it, and ap- propriates the deposit money. ( No. 96830.) VARNEY, 40 Angel Lane, Stratford.— Sometimes advertises in the name of HUMMEL.— Deals in live stock, & c. Very dilatory in his business methods, and makes plausible excuses when com- plaints are received. ( No. 143164.) AF FR£ H£ JN S10N S bOUGHl METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1 - 8 Dii/ ision.— tor Stealing ( servant/, £ 10," 24th ult.— EDMUND RICHARDSON, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair light, Scotch accent; wearing dark clothes. A native of Dundee. 2.— ti iJlvision.— For fraud— A WOMAN, who gave the name of BOILEAU, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, hair dark, sometimes wears an eyeglass; dress, black dress, black picture hat, long grey coat. While staying at Clavering, Essex, in June, 1907, she wrote to West End drapers, & c., represented that she was the wife of a Colonel of the Royal Artillery, and ordered goods to be forwarded to her on ap- proval, which she failed to return. Warrant issued. 3K Division.— Escaped from custodv at West Ham Police Court, whilst awaiting trial for larceny— JOHN EDWARD YOUNG, alias JOSEPH HALLADAY, Office No. 1212- 00, age 25, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, heart, " L. F.," tombstone, " Eliza Wilson" right, clasped hands and bust of sailor left forearm, clasped hands right wrist; dress, dark jacket and cap, brown dungaree trousers, lace boots. A seaman; native of Gateshead. Sen- tenced at Durham Sessions, 26th June, 1905, to 3 months hard labour for larceny, has been also several times convicted at South Shields. 4 — IW Oivis'On' — V ™ ' h" unlawful con- version of £ 114 lis. 8d.— RICHARD CHARLES BENNETT, age 38, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue; dress, dark grey mix- ture jacket suit, black overcoat, hard felt hat. A native of Bermondsey. Warrant issued. n — S Division.— For forging and uttering a cheque for £ 2 10s., 23rd November, 1907— A. THOMAS ( supposed false), age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, hair ( bald on top) light brown, moustache ( slight) light, en- larged glands right side of neck; dress, black frock coat, light fancy vest, dark trousers, light tie, hard felt hat, lace boots. A compositor; native of Oxford. Warrant issued. 6. - IV n, V" sff » n Fop pm^ pzzlincr £ 2> 3s. 8d.— GEORGE WILLIAM HAZELDINE, age 32, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes brown, front teeth dis- coloured; dress, grey suit and overcoat, bowler hat. Supposed a native of Leicester. Warrant issued. 7.— y ng^ § stO—.— For stealing ( bailee) lis. 8d.— JOHN KERR, a Scotchman, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, prominent chin, very bad teeth, occasionally wears pince- nez; dress, dark tweed suit, light grey overcoat, black hard felt hat. Ho was treasurer of a sick club. Warrant issued. Information bo be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ( King's Cross) same day, was an inmate of Dr. Barnardo's Home, Stepney, from November, 1906, to 11th September, 1907. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Castle Hill, Cambridge. CARNARVONSHIRE. 9.— Carnarvon ( " nruv .— For deserting his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the Carnarvon Union— EMANUEL JONES, age 42, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion light, hair sandy, eyes blue, coal mark bridge of nose, ship tattooed on both forearms, of delioate ap- pearance. A collier; native of Penygroes. Has been employed as a barman, also as a ship's fireman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Griffith, Carnarvon. DERBYSHIRE. 1').— Chaster field ( Coyntyl— For bur- glary, 15ih Nov., and stealing a flannelette shirt, blue and white stripes; 1 b/ iar pipe; 1 white cotton handkerchief and 2s 61.— JOHN BARUH, alias FRISBY, LO a E, STEVENfeON, STOKE a and DAWSO. N, age height 5 ft. 5£ in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, eyes grey ; dress, dark mixture jacket, black vest ( cut low), dark trousers, blue and black silk muffler, blucher bouts. A Dative of Whittington, Derbyshire. Is well- known at Kotheiham, Mans- field and Worksop. Has been many times convicted of larceny ( lodgings) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Faulkner, County Police Office, Chesterfield. DORSETSHIRE. 11.— Shaftesbury ( County).— For indecent assault on a giil, ago io, between Shaftesbury and Semley, 17th ult.— A MAN, age 30, height about 5 ft. 11 in., complexion rather pale, hair and moustache dark ; uress, dar k jacket suit, grey cap, dark tie, lace buots, riding a oicycle, high frame, plated wheels, small wicker cross handle basket strapped to handle bars. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bowles, Shaftesbury. 12.— Weymouth { Borough).—* or leaving his wife and family chargeable to the Weymouth Union, 21st November, 1907— ARTHUR WIL- LIAM BUDGE, age 43, height 5 ft. 7 or 8" in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes ( rather small) dark brown, moustache light brown, walks on his heels. An outfitter's assistant; sings comic songs. Ab- sconded from Dover 7th October, 1907. Accom- panied by a woman, age about 30, short, slight build, of loose character. Photograph of Budge can be seen on applica- tion. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Weymouth. about three years ago ; also " boots " at an hotel at Dorchester; supposed a native of Leeds. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. information to the Uniet L- OUBIUUIO, Bi- ioiol. HAMPSHIRE. 1 G.— Romsoy { 1 y — For non- 0 yment of £ 4 6s., bastardy arrears— WILLIAM WAL- KER, age 22, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., alight build, complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes blue; dress, dark tweed suit, dark cap, black lace boots. A native of Oxted Green, Miltord, Surrey. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Reynolds, Romsey. KENT. ll.— Seabrook { County).— For obtaining 13 iron cisterns by false pretences, at Cheriton, 13th Jvov.- W. GATEHOUSE < age about 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ; drtss, light tweed suit ( double breasted, collar of a tighter shade), very large buttons, heavy silver watch guard. A metal dealer ; sup- posed a native of Deptlord. Warrant issued. Iuformatiou to Supt. Hollands, Seabrook, Hythe. IS.— Sittingbourne { Conn y .— For steal- ing ( bailee), 10th ult., a double- barrelled breech- loading gun, left choke, top lever, bolt action, slight round mark inside barrel, also marked " G. Palmer, Sittingbourne"; 1 do., except bolt ac- tion, Damascus barrels, marked " G. Palmer, Sit- tingbourne "; 1 sac- back rain- proof overcoat, light tweed cross check, unlined, vertical pockets; 1 dark tweed overcoat with dark red or brown stripes, gauntlet cuffs, vent back made to button.— WALLACE WAKELEY ( supposed false), age about 50, height 5 ft. 8in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache grey. An Irishman; represented himself as a Government surveyor. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Crowhurst, Sittingbourne. 19 — Canto* bury [ City).— For t- fen ing a horse, cart, and harness ( recovered)— HENRY MANN, age 39, height 5 ft. 6' or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( curly) dark, moustache dark brown, round scar right cheek, cut scar left wrist, left thumb has been broken, addicted to drink ; dress, dark grey jacket suit, green plaid cap, blucher boots. A bricklayer; native of Nayland, Suffolk. He has recently obtained a living by hawking vegetables, well known at Romford, Essex, where he has been previously convicted. May be found in company of women. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Canterburv OA MBRIDGESHIRE. 8.— Cambridge ( County}.— For stealing £ 10, 16th ult.— HAROLD SIMPSON, age 161, height 4 ft. 10 in., complexion dark, hair black, eyos grey, anchor tattooed one arm; dress, grey jacket, black trousers, dark cap, lace boots. A native of Wakefield. He booked to London GLOOCES TERSHIRE . 13.— Gloucester County).— For failing to report— Licence- holder JAMES DONOVAN, alias DENNIS RUSSELL, JOSEPH CLARKE, GEORGE CLARKE, and DENNIS RIORDAN, Office No. 3740- 98, age 43 ( looks 50), height 5 ft. 3i in., complexion fresh, hair, moustache and eyes grey, scar right eyebrow, right forearm, first right and first and second left fingers, and between second and third right fingers; dress, blue reefer jacket suit, blue overcoat, green tie, brown cap. A general dealer; native of London. Sentenced at Derby County Quarter Sessions, 18th October, 1899, to 5 years penal servitude for horse stealing. Liberated on 3rd licence 18th ult., which expires 22nd prox. To be dealt with where found. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Gloucester. 14.-- Bristol { City).— f- or embezzlement.— ALBERT EDWARD WILLIAMSON, age 25, height 5 ft. 8J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes hazel, of smart appearance; dress, dark grey suit and overcoat, black bowler hat' " Green, Kingswood," inside. A clerk or agent; native of Bristol. AEsconded 18th ult. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 15.— Bristol { City)— For stealing, 30tb Nov- ember. 1901, a navy blu9 suit to fit man, height about 5 ft. 5 in., slight build; 1 pair glace kid Derby lace boots, size 7i, toe caps— CHARl ES PICKER- ING, ageabout34, height 5ft 7 or8in.. slight build comnlexion sallow, hair dark, tinged with grey, heavy dark moustache, eyes ( rather large) sunken, wart left cheek ; dress, dark grey suit and cap, black and white tweed overcoat or light brown mackintosh, dark tie, lace boots. Has been a canvasser for a sewing machine company at Yeovil, an insurance agent at Sherborne, Dorset LANARKSHIRE, 20.— Glasgow ( City).— For stealing, be- tween 13th and 20th ult,., a large quantity of house furnishings, including a marble time piece; bronze ornaments; napery; oil paintings; and a sewing machine— JOHN HENRY ( correct name supposed HENRY KLAFFEL), a Frenchman, age 35, height about 6 ft., complexion swarthy, hair and heavy moustache ( pointed at ends) black, eyes ( piercing) dark, wore gold- rimmed glasses, of smart appearance, an inveterate cigarette smoker, 6peak » good English; dress, dark overcoat, blue suit, dark felt hat. He advertises for furnished lodgings, and generally agrees to rent a house, stating that his wife is in delicate health, and requires a change of surroundings, pays the first week's rent in ad- vance, and commences to deplete the house of it « plenishing. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 21.— Liverpool ( City).— For obtaining £ 20 by false pretences, 13th ult.— JOHN HOLMES, age 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, blotchy face, clean shaved. He advertised that a partner was wanted in an old- established business and obtained the above amount from an applicant. Warrant issued. 22.— Liverpool ( City'— For obtaining £ 2 6s. by false pretences on the 21st ult.— Licence- holder JAMES WHITWORTH, alias AINSLEY, DAVIDSON, ROGERS, & ANDERSON, Office No. 719- 02, age 42, height 5 ft. 2^ in., complexion sallow, hair black, eyes blue. ( See Weekly Con- vict List for 1907, page 300.) He obtained the money by falsely representing he had repaired property. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable. Liverpool. FRIDAY, JAJTUABY 8, 1908. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. WILTSHIRE. 23.— Swindon { County).— For shopbreaking and stealing property described in Cass No. 71, 20th ult. ( part of jewellery since recovered) — Licence- holder THOMAS EVANS, alias WIL- LIAM KERTON, WILLIAM HAMILTON, and FRANK VIOLETT, Office No. 3008- 02, age 39, height 5 ft. 2f in., complexion dark, hair ( going bald) and moustache dark brown, eyes grey, 3 scars on neck, 1 left of head, and 1 left eyebrow, woman, tiger, cupid, and flowers, girl skipping on ball, ship, Britannia, shield, lion, bull, bust of female right forearm, bracelet, man's head, and clasped hands right wrist, scar right forefinger, sailor, tombstone, " In memory of my mother," rising sun, shield, kangaroo," Advance, Australia," sailor, and flowers left forearm, bracelet, woman's head, and clasped hands left wrist. A seaman; native of Sydney, N. S. W. Usually frequents Church Army homes and common lodging houses. ( See also Case No. 21, 13th ult.) Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Swindon. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 24.— Newport ( Borough.).— For stealing £ 40. monies of a society, 21st ult. — ERNEST CHIVERS, age 46, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com plexion fresh, hair and moustache ( turning grey) brown, may be clean shaved, is said to have a YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 25. — Driffield ( County). — For utteriDg forged cheques, falsification of accounts and em- bezzlement — WILLIAM GEORGE GOTT- WALTZ, alias C. ROSS, age about 50, height about 5 ft. 8 in., inclined to be stout, complexion fair, round face, hair ( turning grey, bald on top) and eyes brown, thick straight moustache light long cut scar on top of head. Has been employed as a locomotive boiler cleaner on the Great Western Railway. May endeavour to go to sea as a second mate. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Newport. ( turning grey), wears glasses when reading, rather short thick neck, carries one shoulder higher than the other, peculiar gait, takes rather short steps, is believed to suffer with diabetes, of good address, very plausible, addicted to drinking and betting, frequents race- courses and music- halls. A solicitor's clerk; native of Great Driffield, absconded 18th May last. ( See Case No. 34, 9th August last). Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jackson, Driffield. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)- LINCOLNSHIRE. 26.— Epworth ( County).- For non- payment of £ 2 2s. 6d., maintenance arrears and costs —• SAMUEL BARROWCLIFFE, age 53, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) light brown, clean shaved, fond of drinking and talkative when in company; dress, pepper- and- salt colour jacket and vest, with breeches and leggings of same material, black felt hat, strong lace boots. Appearance of a groom. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Spofforth, Epworth. 27 — Grantham { Borough).— For stealing, 18th ult., £ 4 by false pretences ( worthless cheque, No. M 7960, on the York City and County Bank, Scarborough)— J. JONES or J. WHEATSTONE, age about 55, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., rather dissipated appearance, hair, mous- tache, and pointed beard grey; dress, dark overcoat and trousers, black bowler hat. Snp- posed to be working with a man wanted at Newark. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Grantham NORFOLK. 28.— Gt. Yarmouth ( Bo> nnoh\— For fail- ing to report— Licence- holder GEORGE KING, alias JOHNSON, & c., Office No. 2029- 97, age 35 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes hazel, scar bridge of nose, on left eyebrow, and blue scar right cheek, anchor back right wrist. A fisherman; native of West Bradenham, Norfolk. Sentenced at Ipswich Quarter Sessions, 13th April, 1905, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 6th August, 1907. f 135. To be dealt with where found. Information to the Chief Constable, Great Yar- mouth. NORTH A MPTONSHIRE. 29.— Northampton ( Rornugh).— For ob- taining, by false pretences, 18th ult., a cheque for £ 10 4s.— GEORGE ETESON, age 29 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bushy) brown, moustache light brown, of smart appearance and good address; dress, dark suit, dark grey overcoat, bowler hat. Stated he was a member of a firm of wholesale and mercantile manufacturing stationers, Liverpool. He induced the licensee of a public- house, where he was in lodgings, to give him a cheque on a local bank in exchange for one on a bank at Birmingham. ( Is believed identical with George Eteson, Case No. 41, 13th ult.). Absconded 19th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Northamp- ton. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 30.— Nottingham ( City).— For obtaining money by bogus cheques, 7th ult.-— H. H. VERNON, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion ruddy, hair light brown, bushy eyebrows, clean shaved, sharp pointed nose, wears gold- rimmed pince- nez; dress, dark brown jacket suit, dark grey overcoat, green tie with pearl pin, black bowler hat. Is fond of the company of theatricals, frequents billiard saloons. He ob- tained cheque books on the Birmingham District and Counties Banking Co., Limited, Birmingham, and the Palatine Bank, Manchester, having been introduced to the managers by a local tradesman as a new customer, shortly afterwards withdrew the amount deposited and absconded to another town, where he filled in the cheques, using the name of a firm, then tendered same to hotel keepers whose confidence he had obtained. ( Se © Case No. 60, 16th August last.) Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Notting- ham. 31. — Newark ( Borough) — For obtaining money and goods by a worthless cheque on the Scarborough Branch of the York City and County Banking Co., Ltd., 18th ult.— J. JONES ( sup- posed false), age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown ; may be wearing a grey three- quarter length overcoat, grey trousers, black soft felt hat. Is accompanied by an elderly man, who is similarly dressed. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Newark. SHROPSHIRE. 32.— Wellington { County).— For obtaining £ 6 15s. by false pretences, 13th July last— FRANK YORK, alias FRANK ROLAND WILKhS, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion pale, hair ( bald on top) and moustache dark, turning grey, only one upper front tooth, stoops slightly, wears glasses ; dress, blue serge suit ( sometimes wears a white vest), hard hat, button boots, gold watch chain An electrical engineer ; native of Morton, Staffordshire. Has been in business as an accountant. Absconded 19th September last. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Fulcher, Wellington. 33.— Whitchurch[ County).— For poaching at Cloverley during night of loth ult.— WILLIAM CH1DLOW, age 53 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 11 in., broad set, complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) turning grey, and moustache light brown, eyes blue, slightly bow legged and round shouldered, cut marks on head; dress, light cord tronsers, black and red scarf, cap, strong lace boots or clogs. A notorious poacher; native of Analem, Cheshire. Occasionally sleeps in out- buildings. Warrant issued. 34.— Whitchurch ( County).— For indecent exposure, 20th ult., at Hodnet — WILLIAM THORNTON, age about 32, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair, whiskers, and moustache very dark; dress, long pilot double- breasted overcoat, grey trousers, worn at knees and torn at back of right leg, old cap, lace boots. A tramp, who frequents Shropshire and the adjoining counties, stays at aasual wards and common lodging houses; also sleeps out. Has been several times convicted for offences under the Vagrancy Act and for larceny at Manchester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lucas, Whitchurch. SOMERSETSHIRE. 35. — Bridgwate - 1 Borough).— For stealing, 26th ult., a lady ' s workbox ( recovered); 1 silver thimble; several reels of cotton and silk; 1 red silk neecllecase. about 2£ in. square, 18 in. long when unfolded — JOHN LANGTON, age 53, height 5 ft. 7 J in., complexion fresh, hair ( cut close, bald on top) grey, clean shaved, eyes hazel, cut scars back of head and bridge of nose, cross and 3 dots back left hand, ring middle finger; dress, dark blue overcoat, dark jacket and grey mixture do., grey mixture cap, dark grey vest and trousers, black lace boots, appearance of a tramp. A bricklayer. Absconded 27th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bridgwater. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1908. from the above bank. Is identical with J. Jones, wanted at Grantham. ( Case No. 45, 27th ult.) Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, York. YORKSHIRE ( Wast Riding). 43. — Pontefraot ( County).—? or stealing. 24th ult., at Castleford, a pair of lace Derby boots, size 9, toe oaps, private mark " G/ P" on sole — ALBERT WILLIAM DAWSON, age 39, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, scans right forearm and left lower jaw, mole near left ear, American accent; dress, dark jacket and vest, dark striped woollen trousers, cap, old boots, may be wearing the stolen boots. A shoemaker; native of Normanton Com- mon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hollis, Pontefract. £ 4:.— Batn& ley i B'rrough).— For felonionph throwing a quantity of pepper, with intent to do grievous bodily harm, 27th ult.— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stiff build, moustache dark; wearing a dark overcoat and cap, shabby appearance. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable. Barnsley. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. DEVONSHIRE. 45. — Devonport ( Boi ough).— Sentenced. 27th ult., to 2 months hard labour for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretenoee— GEORGE WILLIAMS, alms WALLIS and WALLACE, Office No. 781- 07, age 19, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, anchor and cross right, broken sword left arm. A groom; native of London. Has been previously convicted in London, at Berks Assizes, Ystrad, and Laun- oeston. Has served in the 6th Dragoons, and was invalided from India in 1905. Information to Chief Constable MatterB, Devon- port. HER TFORDSHIRE. 46.— Watford { County).— Remanded till 7th inst., charged with uttering counterfeit coins, and being in possession of counterfeit coins— WIL- LIAM SAMUEL ANDERSON ( supposed false), age 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair very dark brown, eyes ( weak) hazel, flesh mole left shoulder blade, blue spot centre of both fore- arms, cut scars back of left hand, scar 2nd right finger; dress, black jacket, fancy green vest, brown striped trousers, fawn colour covert coat, black hard felt hat, brown boots. A native of California Information to Supt. Wood, Watford. PROPERTY STOLEN. 1 yellow scaled bracelet, with stone eyes; 1 small silver watch, clasped hands engraved on back; 1 small gold reading glass, with gold handle; I small silver fruit clasp knife, and £ 5 3s., ncluding 3 florins and 4 threepenny- pieces, 1887 Jubilee coins. Information to Supt. Goddard, Wokingham. 49.- Windsor { Borough). — 21st ult., from Oombermere Barracks, a large double- case gold watch, rather old, " Vulliamy" on inside, gold lial. hammered back, gold chain attached, with flat gold pencil case, small split- ring with seal thereon bearing initials! supposed) " R. H. V." andin uiddle of chain, small shield engraved one side Eton arms, and on reverse side " R. G H. Vyse, liiOl"; 1 small gilt powder puff- box with gold • hain attached ; 1 dark pigskin purse, containing £ 4 to £ 6 Information to the Chief Constable, Windsor. BUG KING HA MS HIRE. 50 .— Groat Mar low ( Conn ty).— Between 24th and 30th ult., by housebreaking, 21 silver tea spoons, assorted„ several engraved " S. E."; 2 do. salt cellars, fluted; 1 do. flower vase, ivy pat- tern. Information to Supt. Summers, High Wycombe. HEREFORDSHIRE, 51. — Weobley { County).— 20th ult., at Moorhampton Railway Station, a boy's brown mixture suit with narrow yellow stripes, size 6; 1 do. pepper and salt colour tweed suit, size 8. Information to Supt. Williams, Weobley. HERTFORDSHIRE. 5>.- St. Albans ( G'ttyj.— 20 th ult., by burglary, a silver biscuit box; 1 silver toast rack; 1 silver sugar basin, gilt lined, handle over top; 1 pair glass handled salad servers ( 1 with silver fork, 1 with silver spoon attached to handles); 1 silver fruit dish, gilt lined; 1 silver cake basket; 1 silver egg cruet with 4 spoons and 4 egg cups; 1 case silver serviette rings; 1 electro- plated tea and coffee service, consisting of coffee pot, tea pot, sugar basin, milk jug, and hot water jug, richly embossed, monogram " A. G. G." thereon — Suspicion is attached to A MAN, medium age and height, well built; wearing dark or black sac back coat, small boots with round rubber heels. Information to the Head Constable, St. Albans. KENT. 53— Chatham ( County).- 27th ult., at Chatham Railway Station, a round yellow hat box containing a green leather jewel case, with pearl and turquoise bracelet; 1 antique gold bracelet; a quantity of coral in jeweller's box; 1 gold locket and gold cross, " Mary Adeline Palmer Tucker" on latter; 1 mirror, silver back; 1 lady's bowler hat; 1 photograph of a lady in frame; and about £ 5. Information to Supt. Rhodes, Chatham. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued,-)— SUFFOLK ( East). 36— Lowestoft ( County).— For neglecting his child, 8th November, 1907 — WILLIAM FRANCIS, alias BILL WATSON, a platelayer, believed to be in or near Middlesbrough. Warrant issued. XI reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Mutford and Lothingland Union for such in- formation as will lead to the arrest of Francis, and £ 1 reward for the arrest. 7 - Lcewostoft { County}.— For reelecting his wife and children, 21st ult. — WILLIAM CHARLES MAYHEW, age 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown. A smacksman, probably fishing out of a North Sea port; native of Lowestoft. Warrant issued. £ 1 reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Mutford and Lothingland Union for such infor- mation as will lead to the arrest of Mayhew, and £ 1 reward for the arrest. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. WA R WICKS HIRE. 38 — Nuneaton ( Couni. b). — For obiaining £ 30 by false pretences— MORLEY CLEMENTS, age 27, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, hair dark, eyes weak, addicted to drink; dress, dark overcoat, suit, and cap. He issues billheads with " Morley Clements & Co., job and general merchants, warehouses, & c., and every description of stocks purchased to any amount. Stated he would forward scrap iron on receipt of the above amount. Warrant issued. 39.— Nuneaton ( bounty).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, and stealing a " New Humber" bicycle, 27 in. frame, raised handle bars, usual parts plated, back brake — BERT EDMUNDS alias EDWARDS, age 24, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion pale or sallow, hair and eyes dark, cut mark over right eye; dress, dark blue suit, light grey check overcoat, green tie, brown leggings and boots. He left behind an old bicycle, " Warden " and " B No. 139 " stamped on head. ( See Case No. 47, 13th inst.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Evans, Nuneaton. 40.— Warwick ( County.— For absconding from Kenilworih Reformatory School and stealing, 2lst ult., a Kenilworth, 1 g" ld buckle ring, diamond in centre; 1 plain gold ring, heart in centre; 1 gold ring, 3 blue stones, crown setting : 1 gold curb bangle, with 2 gold pendants ( 1 heart, 1 star shape), set rubies; 1 lady's fawn rain coat, with belt; 1 navy blue do , with cape and £ 2— GERALDA IDA BROWN, alias EVANS, age 15, height 5 ft. 1 in., very stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes bine. A native of East Finchley.— FRANCIS ALICE TOMPKINS, age 14, height 4 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, straight nose ; a native of Starchley, near Birmingham. Both dressed dark blue striped print dresses, black sailor hats. A reward of 10s. will be paid by Mr. Walter Shepherd, Secretary, Kenilworth Reformatory School, 8 High Street, Warwick, for the arreBt of either of the above. Information to Inspector Ravenhall, Warwick YORKSHIRE ( East Riding) 41.— Driffield { County). — For uttering forged cheques, falsification of accounts, and em- bezzlement— FREDERICK JAMES BOSTON, alias F. J. JACKSON, age about 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion fair, long thin face, large Roman nose ( broken), hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes bluish grey, an inveterate cigarette smoker. Is a good athlete and fond of billiards and betting. A solicitor's clerk; native of Great Driffield. ( See Case No. 49, 9th August last.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jackson, Driffield. 42.— York ( City^.— Yor obtaining a drab colour mackintosh and money by a worthless cheque on the Scarborough Branch of the York City and County Banking Company, Limited, 19th ult. — GEORGE WILLIAMS, alias J. JONES and J. WHEATSTONE, age about 55, height 5 ft. 8 in., hair grey, moustache and pointed beard, speaks fluently; wearing dark over- coat and trousers, black bowler hat. Believed to be working with a man, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown; wearing grey overcoat and trousers, black soft felt hat. Williams has in his possession a cheque book, issued in 1900 to another person BEDFORDSHIRE. £ 100 REWARD. 47.— Bedford ( Borough). — 23rd ult., by shopbreaking, 275 gem rings, set diamonds, rubies and emeralds ( several single stone rings); 9 18 ct. gold signet rings ; 80 22 ct. gold wedding rings ; 29 9 and 15 ct. gold bracelets; 2 gold watch bracelets ( expanding) ; 9 ladies' and gents' gold watches ; 18 9 and 15 ct gold Alberts ; a diamond horseshoe pin ( marked " 37/ 9/ 0") ; one or more of the following letters scratched thereon " K, A, M, P, T, U, L, I, C, N." Also figures scratched on every article, last figure but one is 9 and la « t figure either 0 or 6. The above reward will be paid by Mr. R. J. Paull, General Manager and Secretary of the Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corporation, Ltd., 36 to 44 Moorgate Street, London, E. C., to any person ( not being the actual thief) giving such in- formation 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 re- covered. Information to the Chief Constable, Bedford. BERKSHIRE. 48.— Wokingham ( County).— 22nd ult., by housebreaking at Sandhurst, 1 pair gold earrings with gold fringe ; 1 large gold brooch in brown case, liced satin ; 1 small gold brooch set with white stones ; 1 small gold brooch set red stones ; 1 small gold brooch, had space for hair; 1 lady's ring, set garnet; 1 lady's ring, set pearls; 1 lady's ring, plain ; 1 memorial ring, with violet stones; 1 ring, set paste stone; 1 small gunmetal watch, safety pin attached; 1 small gold locket, with hair, initials " L. N."; LANCASHIRE. 54. — Saiford ( Borough). — 24th ult., by housebreaking, a lady's 9 ct. gold ring, set pearl centre, sardonyx on either side, 3 small pearls forming triangle at end; 1 18 ct. gold ring, set 3 diamonds, claw setting; 1 18 ct. gold brooch, bar pattern, embossed, 2 rubies and 3 small dia- monds set diagonally, " No. 444" on back; 1 15 ct. gold brooch, elongated diamond shape, set 6 pearls in straight line; 1 lady's large silver Waltham watch, white dial, steel fingers, plain case; 1 silver watch, Waltham movement, lever case, No. " 8911789 " on movement. 28th ult., by housebreaking, a silver Geneva watch, white dial ( cracked from numerals 9 to 12), gold hands, makers, " Kendal & Dent," on dial, plain case, " A. E. S." on back, " M. 800" inside case, No. 27258; 1 lady's very dark green leather purse, gold plated mounts, 4 compart ments, Ian over with side clasp, oontaining 7s. 6tL and a 5s. postal order, payable to A. Swain, issu- ing office, St. Stephens, Tonbridge; 1 brown leather case, gilt stripe round, containing metal knife, fork and spoon; 1 half sovereign, dated 1871; 4 lion shillings ( 1 has been gilded, but gilt almost worn off); 4 fourpennypieces; 1 Jubilee threepennvpiece; 1 Jubilee sixpence, first issue; 1 George III. twopennypiece, dated either T797. or 1825; 1 lion sixpence; 1 Queen Anne two- shillingpiece; and about 12 old copper coins. • Information to the Chief Constable, Saiford. NO TTINGHA MS HIRE. 55.— Nottingham ( City\— 2bt\ i inst., by housebreaking, 2 18 ct. gold rings ( 1 single stone diamond, claw setting; 1 plain); 3 do. atuds, set diamond, in maroon leather caae, lined blue « ilk, FRIDAY, JANUARY 1908. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOLEN ( COMBINED)- • id; 4 pins ( 1 gold fox's head, 2 small rubies for ayes; 1 round gold, raised pattern, set 4 small pearls and diamond in oentre; 1 coral, orange shape; 1 black and gold, sword shape, handle with gold filigree work in gun metal); 1 £ 5 piece, - dated 1887, set in circle of gold, works on a swivel; 1 black silk fob, old- fashioned gold seal, set engraved amethyst, and a small gold locket containing photo- graph of a girl, attached; 1 gold oval pendant con- taining photographs of a lady and gentleman; 1 pair plain gold links, torpedo shape; 1 gun metal eigarette case, gold filigree work at corners, man's head raised in centre on one side, shaped for pocket. Information to the Chief Constable, Nottingham. RUTLANDSHIRE. £ 50 REWARD tb.- Oakham ^ iJjunly,.— J5th ult., by bur- glary at Barleythorpe, a rod travelling bag with • ontents; 1 round silver tobacco box; 1 oval do.; 1 small round gold box, with miniature of a lady; 1 silver elastic bandbox, marked with a coronet and " L."; 3 bunches of gold seals on gold ring; 1 fox's head gold and silver seal; 1 large gold pencil; 1 small silver full- rigged ship; 1 do. pony and cart, with person driving; 1 do. Dutch boat with sails; 1 silver ash tray; 1 do., with a hare for handle; 1 gold do.; 1 do. cigar piercer; 1 do. cutter; 1 silver cigarette box, opens both sides; 1 do., with a fox and " Brigstock" thereon; 1 gold do., inscribed " From Princess Louise"; 1 do., marked ' Wilhelm I. R." in diamonds; 1 silver cigarette « ase, marked " Lonsdale" in yellow, red and blue; 1 do., marked " Earl of Lonsdale, 14 Carlton House Terrace"; 1 do., with yacht flag signals thereon; 1 do., set " L. L." in diamonds; 1 oxidised silver medal; 1 do., smaller; 1 silver match box with portrait of a gentleman; 2 do.; 2 amber gold- mounted match boxes; 1 gold cigarette case, " Lons- dale" in diamonds thereon; 1 amber cigar holder with ring of diamonds; 1 do., with lizard thereon; 1 gold match box, cigar holder, cigarette holder, and cigar cutter, set diamonds and sapphires; 1 small glass horseshoe, set rubies; 1 gold " Checken" pin cushion; 1 round silver box, with flowers on top ( most of the articles are marked with his lord- ship's coronet); 1 greenish grey covert coat, body lined opposum skins, quilted sleeve lining, maker Askew, Conduit Street, London; 1 grey frieze overopat, double breasted, rather short, lined with oppossum skins, cuffs and collar faced with same material. A motor car of the following descrip tion was seen near the house: long body, choco- late or slate colour, drab or khaki colour hood, fitting well over front, Palmer back tyres, non- skidding near front tyre, off front tyre smooth. Has been traced through Uppenham, Ketfering, and Rushden, the latter place at 7.20 a. m., 15th • It., proceeding in the direction of London. ( See Case No. 69, 20th ult.) The above reward will be paid by Lord Lonsdale, Barleythorpe, Oakham, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and oonviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the property. Information to the Chief Constable of Rutland, Oakham. WORCES TERSHIRE. 57.— Worcester ( O'. ii/. — Between 23rd and 28th ult., an old 18 ct. gold lever watch, " Skarratt" on face or dome, outer case believed dented; 1 rolled gold curb bracelet, rather large « urb; 1 lady's dress ring, supposed 9 ct., set 3 imitation sapphires and 2 do. diamonds. Information to the Chief Constable, Worcester. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF A PRISONER. CHESHIRE. 58. — Oak mere ( Co^ My).— Found in possession of ISAAC SOUTER, alias WILSON and JONES, Office No. 1881- 03, charged with stealing same, 26th ult., 1 lb. tin of " Climax" l « nch tongues; 4 3d. tins of condensed milk, " Milk- maid" brand; 1 brass candlestick, 4^ in. high; 1 white metal watch, " No. 24373 " on inside cases, " Brevete," cross over " No. 9878 " on works, white dial, black hands and numerals, stem wind; and » 26 in. rip saw. Description of Souter, age 44, height 5 ft. 5$ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, • yes blue, scar left forehead, left eyebrow, and bridge of nose, mole right cheek; dress, dark tweed suit, dark single peak cap, dirty white muffler. States he has been tramping botween Manchester and St. Helens for the past 3 months. Has been convicted at Whitby, Mold, Guisborough, Knuts- ford, and Northallerton. Information to Supt. Boeley, Oakmor*. PROPERTY FOUND. OXFORDSHIRE. 59.— Oxford ( City).- Offered for sale, 21st inst. ( supposed stolen), a " Peer Dragoon" bicycle, nearly new, makers' transfer on front tube, " Wil- kine k Co., Coventry," black enamelled, lined red and green lines, upturned handle bars, black grips, inverted lever brakes, rubber pedals, free wheel, plated rims, saddle tied to top bar with tape— By A MAN giving the name of CORNELIUS DUNN, age 22, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, hair light brown, pimples on face; dress, light grey summer suit with stripes, fancy vest, green cap, ring on 3rd left finger. States he is a Reservist of the 1st Hampshire Regiment. Information to the Chief Constable, Oxford. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 60.— N Division •— lst iiist., a chestnut mare ponv, 14 hands, 6 years, off knee chipped, shod with rubber pads in front, 3 white spots on back behind withers, clipped, neck and side of shoulders slightly chafed, good action, has a habit of throwing up its head and resting its near hind leg whilst standing, in good condition; a set of black leather harness, brass mounted, patent leather collar and saddle, yellow leather piping round collar, traces have been repaired; a Ralli car, low in front, about 3 ft. from the ground, has the appearance of being too small for pony, painted dark blue, black panels, yellow lines, front panel has been kicked and broken, whip socket loose, pair of oval brass mounted lamps, rubber mat, triangle shape foot board, upholstered in blue leather, removable seat, has been recently painted, containing whip, 2 rugs ( 1 Scotch plaid, woollen; 1 black waterproof, grey woollen lining); and a brown mackintosh; several letters addressed to " R. J. Holt, 20 St. James Street, Walthamstow," in pockets. 61.— P Division.— 20th ult., at Catford, a dark brown mare, 15 hands, aged, long mane, switch tail, slightly spring hock near hind, in fair condition. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 62.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Sunervi sion Offset*.- Licence- holder JOHN SMITH, Office No. 1958- 00, Tabular Form 6th ult., and remanded at Manches- ter for frequenting. 63.— metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office.— Licence- holder CORNELIUS DRISCOLL, Office No. 3881- 99, Tabular Form 6th December, 1907, and committed for trial at North London Sessions, 7th inst., for larceny. 64— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office — Licence- holder GEORGE JONES, Offioe No. 1663- 05, Tabular Form 6th ult., and current List of Re- convictions. — Berkshire. Glower ( County).— ERNEST SKIBEK, Case No. 4,18th May, 1906. 66.— Denbighshire, Denbigh ( Cotu. ty).— DAVID OWENS, Case No. 16, 8ih November, 1907. 67 — Devonshire, Totnes ( County).— RICHAHD HK. NRY I. OGERS, Case No. 12, 20ih ult. 68.- Hertfordshire, Hitohin( County) - WILLIAM & AUNDERS, Case No. 24,13th ult., at Loughborough. 69 - lsle of Wight, Ryde ( Borough).— A. G. HECK. VJ AN, alius ARTHUR TURNER, Case No. 23, 6th ult. 70 — Lancashire, Choriey ( County).— JOHN HARRISON, Case No. 43, 27th ult., 71.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City) — Licence- holder JOSEPH MASON, Office No. 1988- 98, Case No. 32, 13th ult., and sentenced to 3 and 3 months hard labour ( consecutive) for frequenting and for failing to report. 72. — Shropshire, Wem ( County).— THOMAS GILBERT, Case No. 92, 27th nit. li. — Staff or ds hire , Burslem ( County).— WALTER BAiTIGAtf, Case No. 34, Gth ult., and committed for trial, at Salford Sess- ions, for larceny at Bolton, Lancashire. 74.— Sussex ( East), Hastings ( Borough). — T. HARVEY, case No. 52, 2nd August, 1907. 75.— Yorkshire ( North Riding), Guisborough ( Coumy,.— BE i H « MLTH} Case No. b7,27m ult., and sentenced, 31st ult, to 2 months imprisonment. 6.- Yorkshire ( West Riding), Pontefract ( County). — THOMAS HORS- FALL, Case No. 33,12th Jaly, 19^ 7, and JOSEPH IKWIW, Case No. 31, 27tb September, 1907. LATEST iNNJKMAIlON. PERSON IN CUSTODY. LANCASHiRE. 77.— Bury C'ouniy).— C . mmitted for trial at next Salford Hundred Sessions on 2 charges of larceny — Licence- holder ROBERT CATHER- ALL, Office No. 351- 02, age 37, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey. A horse- dealer; native of Bamber Bridge, Preston. He recently pledged a silver Geneva watch, No. 196830, " Fattorine & Sons" on dial; and a pair of brown lace boots, size 9, machine stitched, " Superior Quality " in gold letters inside uppers, " No. 10— 3247, nearly new ( supposed stolen). ( See Case No. 79.) Information to Supt. Noblett, Bury. APPREHENSIONS. 78 — Metropolitan Police District, J Division.— JOSEPH LOWING, Case No. 90, 2/ th ult. TV.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City) — Licence- holder ROBERT CATHERALL, Office No. 351- 02, Case No. 33, 13th ult., and sentenced to 1 mouth imprisonment. ( See Case No. 77.) 80 — Wiltshire, Chippenham ( County) — HIRAM COOK, Case No. 55, 22nd November, 1907, and committed for trial at next Assizes. MISSING. 81.— G. S. BRANTaMA, Case No. 102, 27th ult, has been found. 82.— Sin ce ? 4th ult., from t^ e Royal Naval Hos- ital, Great Yarmouth — CAPTAIN REM- INGTON, age 71, height 5 ft. 6 in., rather stout build, very round shoulders, short grey beard; dress, dark blue overcoat, brown tweed suit, black soft felt hat, shoes, all marked with Government tamp. Information to the Fleet Surgeon in Charge, Royal Naval Hospital, Great Yarmouth. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1908. The apprehension of the undermentioned persons is sought for failing to report under the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Police Force requiring the capture is notified under the name of the person, with the exception of the Metropolitan District, which is shown by the letters C. 0. ( Convict Office). In all cases where a warrant has been granted, notification will follow name of Force desiring capture. In the event of the capture of persons circulated from C. 0. information is to be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Convict Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. The remainder to the Chief Constable of the Police District named. | Division on which known Name, Metropolitan Police Office No. and Force Daiiring Capture. AGE. HEIGHT, OOM. HAIB. EYES. BUM ARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. M, W. G, N. G, V, Y. • G. H, P. D, S, Y. H. K. H, K. H, S, T. N. E, G, R. LICENCE- HOLDERS. 8EVINGTON, ARTHUR CLAUDE, alia> EDWARD HOLE. 1866- 99. C. O. COLLINS. HENRY, alien THOMAS CLARKE and THOMAS BAKER. 3568- 97. C. O. HENDERSON, WILLIAM, aliat WALTEB BEVNOLDS. WALTEB GANBY, JOHN GANI EV, JOHN SWAIN, ALFBED GAL BRAITH, MARK MENDEZ, and WIL LIAMUBEUORY. 1319- 02. C. O. HOPKINS. LAURENCE, aliat ALBEBT S. AV > GE, WILLIAM BAKER, WILLIAM POPE WILLIAM SMITH, PATRICK McGlNAH AN, and WILLIAM HAT ION. 237H- 0I. C. O. IACKSON, JOHN, alias GEORGE TAPS- COT and JAMES TAPSCOT. 3559- 97. C O. Warrant issued. BEUBEN, CHARLES, alia* ISAAC FISHER 304- 02. C. O. SHAW, HENRY. 1872- 07. C. O. SMITH. GEORGE, alias ALBERT HUTCH- INGS and GEOBGE JOHNSON. 2514- 99 C. O. SMITH, GEORGE, alias JOHN BENDER 45- 04. C. O. DONOVAN, JAMES, alias DENNIS RUS SELL. JOSEPH CLARKE, GEORGh CLAKKE, and DENNIS RIORDAN 3740- 98. Gloucester ( County). To be dealt with where fou » d. EVAN-\ THOMAS, alius WILLIAM KER TON, WILLIAM HAMILTON, and FRANK VIO LETT. 3008- 02. Soutbamptoi ( Borough). To be dealt with where found. . VIOORE, JAMES. 411- 02. London ( City) To be dealt with where found. WALSH, JOHN. 971- 07. Derby ( Borough). To be dealt with where found. SUPEBYISEES. HIBONS WILLIAM. 1324- 03. C. O. To bt dealt with where found. FILLS. GEOBGE, alias JOSEPH AN- THONY. 1565- 05. C. O. IOHNSON, FREDERICK, alias FBANK GO > DE and FBANK GOUDE. 1304- 01. " laiuorgan ( County). W OD, JOSEPH, alias JOSEPH STANLEY 1677- 03. Bu km he ad ( County). To bt dealt witli waere found. 58 41 74 38 65 28 27 28 26 44 39 37 61 35 46 37 66 6 3 J 6 8 6 5 5 5J 6 7J 6 6J 5 5 J 5 » 6 5J 6 3} 5 2] 5 0J 6 3j fresh fresh pale fresh resh fresh fresh fresh fresh fresh lark fresh fresh 5 7| 6 5{ 5 2| 6 4 fresh fresh Tesb fresh brn ( pitly bald) It brn ,' tey Ik brn ( thin) rey lkbrn Ik brL Ik brn Itaubn grey Ik bri ( prtly bald) Ik brn Ik brii hazel blue hazel i? rey It grey bazel blue har. el blue grey ; rey hazel brn Ik bra brn ( thin) grey Mole rt of neck Woman in bathing dress rt, centipede star, fiowes. cask ('' BUM" thereon), and snake It arm Cross< d flags, shield, rose, and tombstone It forearm, bracelet « ach wrist; para- lysed rt side Scar on nose, large scar and dot rt frm Scar It thumb Mole rt of neck ; scar each thumb '• I LOVE H. CLARE," flower, scroll sailor, cross flag", and life- buoy It cluster of grapes rt forearm 7 dots It forearm Scar It eyebrow; pierced heart, anchoi and dot It forearm, star weo It thumb Scar rt eyebrow and rt forearm ; It inste| deformed Britannia, tiger, rupid. woman on ball and ship rt, " IN MEMOBY OF MS MOTHER," risirg sun, and " AD VANCE AUSTRALIA " It forearm Scar bridge of nose ; anchor rt thumb Scar over It eye and back It hand Central Criminal Court, 8th September, 1903, 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 8th June, 1907. Q W d 199. Huntingdon Quarter Sessions, 20th October, 1905, 6 veais penal servitude for larceny. Licensed Slat July, 1907. Q d 326. Jaidstone Quarter Sessions. 7th January, 1904, T yeais penal servitude for larcenv. Licenced 29 tk July, 1907. F O e 486. Maidstone Quarter Sessions, 17th October, 1* 01, i yeais penal servitude for larceny ( person). Liber- ated on 2nd licence 7th November, 1907, whlek expires, 25th Febiuary, 1908. Q b 391. Middlesex Sessions, 7th January, 1905, 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 15th May, 1907. f 46. Manchester Assizes. 28th January, 1904, 5 years penal servitude for burglary, Licensed HOrti October. 1907. e 64. Central Ciiminal Court, 26th June, 1905, 3 years penal seivitude for robbery. Licensed October, 1907. f 319. Central Criminal Court, 20tb October, 1902, 4 years penal servitude for robbery Li' erated on Jnd licence 20th November, 1907, which expires 8rd prox. c 657. Uiddlesex Sessions, 1st July, 1905, 3 years penal servitude and 2 3 ears supervision fowarehouse breaking. Licensed 14th November, 1907. f > 89. brn blue ? rey nazel ' I LOVE F W" It fingers, cioss fishef and woman's head rt forearm Scar nose and rt cheek ; 1st, 2nd and 3rd rt fingers contracted ; crossed flags It forearm, ring 2od It finger Scar bridge of nose, several scars rt hand Lost 1st and 2nd rt fingers Derby County Quarter Sessions, 18tb October. 1899, 5 years penal servitude for horse ftealing Liber- ated on 3rd licence 18th December, 1907, whi* h expires 22nd inst. G O S Z 016. Lewes Assizes, 19th November, 1903, 4 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for bur- glary. Liberated on licence, 26th October, 1907, which expires 6th February, 1909. Z d 7. Arrest also s jugbt by Swindon ( Count}) for sbopbreakng. Cential Criminal Court, llth January, 1904, 5 year" penal servitude for arson ( stack). Licensed 4th November, 1907. Z e 376. Lincoln County Assizes, 24th November, 1902, 6 years penal servitude for manslaughter. Licensed 8tfc June, 1907. c 570. Middlesex Sessions, 25th February, 1899, 6 years pen 1 servitude and 3 years supervision for bur- glary. Licensed 11th September. 1903. Z 72. North L ndon Se- sions, 20th J « nu* ry, 1903, 3J years penal servitude and 2 years supervision for thip. breaking Liberated on 2nd licence 1st June, 1907, wnich expired 8tb August, 1907. G B d ll « 8. Northampton County Quarter Sessions, 4rb January, 1906, 8 months hard labour and 3 yea's supervision for larceny. Liberated 20th August, 1906. 41IS. West Bromwich Sessions, 6th July, 1907,6 months hard la* our and 1 vear supervisi'n lor larceny. Liberated 6th December, 19C7. 2032. List of Lloanoo Holdars, 999, £" x » / « ® ® » , hava baan ra- annrahandad, for the woek ending Docombar 28th, t907, with the results, etc. Divisions concerned. Office No. NAME. Sentence. Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. A, H, X. A. H, T. E, Y. H, M. E, K. I A, D, X. 1649 - 97 BBOWN, PATRICK 250— 02 FULLEB, FREDERICK 1614— 02GOODSON, GEORGE I 1907— 04 HARDY, WILLIAM 1611- 01 ( 314— 02 1146— 9ti LORD, WALTER E. MORTON, ALFRED C. SHEPHEBD, JOHN 12 months h. l. 12 months b. l. 12 months h. l. Bound over 6 months h. l. Licence forfeited 12 months h. l. 21st Dec., W. L. P. Ct. 23rd Dec., Westminster P. Ct. 24th Dec., Marlborough St. P Ct. 2 4th Dec., Tower Bridge P Ct. 23rd Dec., Marylebone P. Ct. 17th Dec., Market Har- borough P. Sess, 21st Dec., W. L. P. Ct. P. of C. Act Assault on Police P. of C. Act Obtaining employ- ment by false ref- erence P. of C. Act. Failing to report P. of C. Act Same Name Same Name HENBY HARRIS Same Name Same Name Same Name REGINALD VINCENT P. C. Jackson, 308F ; also P. 8. Sudbury, C. I. D.. F. P. C. Hawkes, 48AR, and P. C. Wilson, S0A. P. C. Beslee and P. S. Mercer, C. I. D., fl. Insp. Nicholls, C. I. D.. M. P. C. Page, 41SR; also P. C. Bennett, 330Y. P. C. iDgate, 384F ; also P. S. Sudbury, C. I. D., F. 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