PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1908. VOL XXV., No. 2524. i. i. i. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, IMEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted m one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be 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. 6. 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 sketcn of a stolen article, unless the article is large or unusually intricate, when the engraver's cJiaitye will range from 5s. to 10s. A remittance of 5s. should be made in the first instance for cost j I engraving sketches. J. Every 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 th< t name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant i « in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. 13. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 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. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 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. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 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. 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 insertion ( if accepted) will be given on application. " cation. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT l— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— For fraudulently converting. to his own use £ 399 17s.— ROBERT NEWPORT PROCTOR, alias ROBERT J. PROCTOR, age 37, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion pale, long face, hair and long moustache black ( turning grey), suffers with paralysis left leg, bent at knee, walks with 2 crutches; dress, dark or grey suit, fawn colour felt hat. Late of Hestercombe Avenue, Fulham, and Oaklands Road, Sheen. Accompanied by his Wife, age 48, height 5 ft. 7 in., good build, complexion pale, round face, hair light brown, artificial teeth. A hospital nunse. Warrant issued. 2.— C Division. For stealing 84 bottles of wine, between 7th January ajid 7th ult.— ALICE PROCTOR, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes ( sunken) grey, addicted to drink; dress, black skirt, grey mixture jersey bodice, grey three- quarter length coat ( fur lining), black hat, trimmed feathers. A domestic servant. Warrant issued. 3- C Division*— For obtaining a 5 stone half- hoop ring, carved setting, weight of stones 2| ct., small rose diamond points, by a worthless cheque, drawn on the London and Provincial Bank of England, Marylebone Branch, 26th ult.— RUDOLF MAVOR, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, round red face, hair and slight moustache black, eyes dark, opens mouth very wide when laughing; dress, blue suit and overcoat, bowler hat with wide brim. A horse dealer. Warrant issued. 4.— D Division. — For stealing ( servant) £ 17, 22nd ult.— JAMES BUSSELL, age about 45, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair, beard, and moustache dark ( turning grey), eyes ( large, piercing) dark, large nose; dress, blue serge double- breasted jacket and vest, dark stripe trousers, P. & O. cap. Not to be arrested out of the United' Kingdom. 5.— E Division.— For obtaining, by false pretences, 16th ult., a horse and saddle ( recovered) — A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair dark, clean shaved; dress, light grey suit and cap, brown boots. ( See Case No. 77, 21st ult.) Warrant issued. 6.— f Division. - For stealing £ 7 18s. 7d.— THOMAS WHITFIELD, age 21, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, hair light; dress, dark grey ja cket suit, grey cap, black leggings. A native of London. Warrant issued. 7.— IV Division.— For obtaining £ 3 10s. by a worthless cheque— FREDERICK HESTER, age 44, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue; dress, brown worsted suit, dark overcoat, light brown cap, lace boots. A native of Bramley, near Guildford. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CHESHIRE. 8. Crewe [ County).- ForjStealing, 26th ult., a brown leather brief bag, about 12 ins. long, white lining— A. DA VIES, age 29, height 5 it. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown; dress, dark overcoat, aark grey check tight fitting trousers, brown kid gloves, cap. He called at a stationers, ordered a brief bag and lady's satchel to be sent to the hotel where he was staying, and after he had left the bag was missed. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. 9. Runcorn [ County).— For stealing i; l 6s. 2| d., and obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 26th ult.— Supervisee ALBERT EDWARDS, alias ALBERT BROOKS, ALBERT WALKER, ALBERT PRESBURY, aud CLARKSON, Office No. 1602- 06 ( Case No. 9, 17th January last), age 25, height 5 ft. 3£ in., com- plexion dark, hair and slight moustache dark brown, eyes dark brown; dress, grey cycling suit, dark grey cap, red tie with safety pin, brown leather leggings, brown boots, fawn coloured mackintosh. A native of Birmingham. In posses- sion of a bicycle. Left at his lodgings a new portmanteau containing clothes, & c. Engaged lodgings, 26th ult., stating he had obtained em- ployment at a local stores. Information to Supt. Ennion, Runcorn. DERBYSHIRE. 10. Chesterfield ( Borough).— For stealing £ 2, 18th ult.— ANN ELIZABETH SADLER, age 23, height 5 ft. in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, small brown mole left cheek, eyes slightly crossed. A domestic servant; native of Chesterfield. May be found1 at low boarding houses. Warrant issued. 11 — Chesterfield ( Borough). For stealing, 24th ult., a pair of lace boots, size 7; and a red silk muffler, butterfly pattern— THOMAS EVANS, age 22, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, hair ( wears a fringe) and eves dark; dress, dark grey suit, greenish cap, and ( supposed) the stolen boots, and muffler. An ironwork labourer; native of Bolsover. Has served in the Army. Attends Salvation Army meetings. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Chester- field^ DURHAM 12." Sunderland ( Borough).- - For obtaining money by false pretences— ABRAHAM CALLAN- DER, age 46, height 5 ft. 6 in., compleixion ruddy, oval face, hair ( slightly bald) and mous- tache dark ( turning grey), rather prominent nose, " A. C." and anchor tattooed on right forearm, cross outside left forearm, scar on outside right forearm; dress, blue jacket suit, grey coat, blue cap, scarlet tie, wore a ring set with brown stone, engraved with Freemasons mark, Freemason's pendant attached to watch chain. A Dutch Jew, speaks with slight foreign accent, sometimes repre- sents himself to be a Scotchman. Appears to have been a Dutch pilot; and native of Amsterdam or Rotterdam. Speaks several languages fluently. Describes himself as a shipping tourist agent, or estate owner in South America. He advertises for a manager for his fruit growing estate in South America, and on obtaining money as security from applicants, absconds. Convicted at West Hartle- pool on 30th June, 1905, and at Chelmsford Assizes, on llth November, 1905, of fraud and forgery, respectively. Is well known at most sea ports in this country and on the Continent, where he is believed to conduct similar frauds, and to bring intended victims to this country on the pre- tence of making them partners in some business of which he represents himself the owner. ( See Case No. 13, 22nd March, 1907.) Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Sunderland. GLAMORGA NSHIRE. 13. Swansea I ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 8 by false pretences— B. MORTIMER, age 50 to 60, height 5 ft. 10 in., good build, very, muscular, complexion dark, hair ( bald on top) grey, moustache dyed dark brown, very talkative, loud voice; dress, black frock coat, light vest, dark grey trousers, silk hat, green scarf fastened through a ring, set stone, figure of a bird thereon, muffler, grey spats, patent leather boots. He takes apartments in a good locality, has a brass plate, " Prof. Mortimer ( M. D., U. S. A.), Medical Specialist," engraved thereon, fixed to front of the premises. Represents himself as a specialist at the local hospital, has bills distributed purporting to cure all diseases, informs intending patients that they suffer with a certain ailment, guarantees to cure them, but will not commence treatment until the fee is paid. Absconded 26th ult. Accom- panied by a Woman ( supposed his wife), age about 28. ( Is identical with Man, Case No. 13, 7th ult.) Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Swansea. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1908. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( oontinuei)— GL OUCES TERSHIRE. 14 — Cheltenham ( County).— For obtaining 2s. 9d. by false pretences, 28th ult.— GEORGE THOMAS, alias TILTON, DERRANT, and WILSON, age about 50, height 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion pale, pockmarked, hair brown, moustache ( turning grey) sandy, several upper front teeth missing, eyes hazel, right leg shorter than left, lame, generally carries a stick; wear- ing a long light colour overcoat, red tie, black bowler hat, brown shoes or boots, much worn. He called upon an Insurance agent, insured his children, and left the office, but returned shortly afterwards and informed the agent that he had a good offer to purchase an overcoat, but had not sufficient money by, 2s. 9d., which amount he obtained. In several other instances he called upon shopkeepers, produced letters purporting to be written by his employer, and induced them to let him have money. Warrant issued. 15. Cheltenham ( Count;,). For stealing, 27th ult., 3 gold rings ( recovered)— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes blue, of good address; dress, grey overcoat, dark trousers with light stripes, dark cap, lace boots. Appearance of a groom or coachman. He called at a house, stated he wanted lodgings for himself and groom for a month, and while left alone committed the larceny, shortly afterwards left the house under the pretence of going1 to cash a cheque. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. 16.— Gloucester ( County).- For stealing 29th ult., from a hotel yard, a dark grey motor overcoat, deep collar, lined camel hair, also de- tachable leather lining— A MAN, age 23 to 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, hair light brown, of smart appearance; dress, dark blue serge jacket and trousers ( tight fitting), red vest, flannel collar, violet tie, light green cap, tan colour gloves. He offered the coat for sale at Stroud the same date. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Gloucester. HAMPSHIRE. 17. Altlershot ( County). — For stealing, 28th ult., £ 14 13s. Id. — FREDERICK OSBORNE, age 25, height 5 ft. 9| in., complexion and hair dark, clean shaved, thin features, eyes deep set, eyebrows black. An absentee from " K" Company Royal Engineers, Southern Dis- trict, Post Office Telegraph. When last seen was wearing uniform. 18- Aldershot ( Count) y).— For embezzling £ 1 4s., 29th ult.— JOSEPH DAVIS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., stout build, hair light, moustache inclined to sandy, Welsh accent; dress, dark tweed suit, dark overcoat and cap, black leggings. A journeyman milkman. He has an account in the Post Office Savings Bank, and may probably withdraw the money and start in business as a, dairyman, and may be accompanied by his brother. Warrant issued. Information to S'ipt. Hawkins, Aldershot. HER TFORDSHIRE. 19.— Hemel Hemestead ( County).— For assaulting and ill- treating a female child, 17th ult.— LUCAS PARKER, age 30 to 40, medium height, complexion, hair, whiskers, moustache, and eyes dark; dress, brown velveteen jacket, dark cord trousers with black cloth patches at bottom, black soft hat. A gipsy.— MARGARET PARKER, age 29, rather tall, hair light, eyes blue; wearing a light shawl, and straw hat. Accompanied by 4 children, ages 9, 5, 2 and 1 year respectively. They travel the country selling clothes pegs, and have with them a light colour donkey and coster- monger's barrow, " Sarah White" painted thereon, and a small tent. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hemp- stead. LANCASHIRE. 20.— Old Trafford ( County).— For house- breaking— A MAN, age 42, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, slight scar right side of forehead, several tattoo marks left arm, Tings tattooed 2nd and 3nd left fingers. Frequents race meetings and associates with low betting men and welshers. Previously convicted at Bradford, Doncaster, Rochdale, York, Dewsbury, Salford, Blackpool, Manchester, Carlisle, Beverley, and Thirsk, for welshing and gaming. ( See Case No. 24, 10th January last.) Information to Supt. Keys, Old Trafford. 21.— Liverpool ( City).— For stealing, 25th ult., a lady's 18 ct. gold boat, set 2 diamonds and 3 turquoise, " No. 507 B/ D" scratched1 inside; 2 do., set 2 diamonds and 3 emeralds, " No. 1148 L. Z/-" scratched inside; 1 do., fancy shape, 2 diamonds, and 4 rose diamonds, and 2 emeralds, " 190 R. M/-" scratched inside; 1 do., half- hoop, 4 rose diamonds and 3 opals, " No. 2225, B. u/-" scratched inside; 1 do. cluster, 9 diamonds and 3 olivines, " 2233 B/ cc/-" scratched inside; 1 do., fancy shape, 1 diamond and 4 heart shape opals, " M/ E " scratched inside; 1 gold crescent pin, set diamonds and rubies, end rose diamond missing, marked " 200 M/ SL/-"— A MAN, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, hair and mous- tache dark, appearance of a Russian Jew. And A WOMAN, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, complexion pale, thin face, pointed nose, mole or wart on cheek, and! other marks on face, Jewish accent. They visit jeweller's shops, and during the temporary absence of the assistant, commit larcenies. 22.— Liverpool ( City).— For stealing a gold watch and chain, 12th ult.— ANNIE WILLIAMS, alias ANNIE ACKROYD and LILY HUGHES, age 26, height about 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue, speaks quickly, lisps. Has been convicted at Bradford, Manchester, and Salford. For feloniously receiving the above property— WILLIAM NELSON, alias TIM NELSON and TIMOTHY O'NEIL, age 25 to 30, height about 5 ft. 6 in., hair black, clean shaved, eyes dark. Has been convicted at Manchester London, and Bury. • Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. 28 — Bootle ( Borough). For stealing, 17th ult., a red woollen vest, hand made, single- breasted, 4 pockets, black facings down front and around pockets, white calico lining, fastens with 6 mother- o'- pearl buttons in gold setting, with garnet set in centre; and a white cotton dress shirt. 14J in. collar— H. B. KEMP, age about 25, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( large curl in front) sandy, clean shaved, eyes hazel, one upper tooth missing', London accent, of smart appearance; dress, blue overcoat, blue serge suit, blue tie with heavy round gold pin, light grey; cap, usually wears brown or black leather leggings, brown or white woollen gloves. A ship's steward; stated he was a native of Aber- deen. He sailed in the s. s. Cestrian, in 1906, out of Liverpool and Southampton. Had with him 2 brown leather Gladstone bags; 1 Gladstone bag | with white canvas cover; 1 sea chest, lidl covered i with white canvas; and some note paper, headed " S. Y. Atlanta, N. YY. C." Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bootle. RADNORSHIRE. 24: Penybont ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) a " Raleigh" bicycle, No. 128767, 24 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, " Raleigh" tyres, Brooks' saddle, free wheel, upturned handle bars, 2 hand brakes, enamelled black, gold lined— ALBERT WITTS, alias RICHARD GOUGH, age 27, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes blue, burn mark right jaw, mole front right ear, scar bridge of nose. A farm labourer; native of Stoke Prior, Herefordshire. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Penybont. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 25. Longton ( County).- For deserting his wife— RICHARD ASHTON, age 54, height 5 ft. 9i in., complexion fair, hair and moustache brown, eyes blue; wearing dark clothes, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A butcher; native of Longton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. SUSSEX ( East). 20. Patcham ( County).— For stealing a cash box containing 9s. 7d., 21st ult., at Portslade— WILLIAM HENRY WALKER, age 21, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair verv light, eyes blue; dress, old dark clothes, dark blue overcoat. Has been convicted of similar offences at Brighton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Dalmon, Patcham. 27. Eastbourne ( Borough")— For stealing a blanket ( recovered)— CLARA BREADEN, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion and hair dark. Accompanied by her Husband, age 42, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, 2 fingers and thumb right hand missing. A hawker of picture post- cards, laces, & c., in possession of a Pedlar's Certificate, issued at this Borough 22nd1 October, 1907. Had with him two boys, ages 4 years and 3 months respectively. Warrant issued. 28.— Eastbourne ( Borough). For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— WILLIAM SIMMONS, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., rather stout build, complexion fair, full face, hair ( cut short) light; dress, dark reefer coat, green cord trousers, black and white check cap, red and black wrapper, heavy boots. Appearance of a navvy. He obtains lodgings on the pretence that two others, who are engaged to commence work the next day at the local railway station, will lodge with him, but absconds after staying one day. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Eastbourne. WORCES TERSHIRE. 29. — Sparkhill ( County). — For attempted munder— A YOUTH, age about IS, short, com- plexion very dark, hair ( curled at sides) black, nose broken or flat; dress, dark suit and cap, green mixture muffler. Information to Supt. Sherriff, Sparkhill. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 30. Middlesbrough ( Borough). For ob- taining two sums of 10s., by false pretences, 2nd inst.— JOHAN ANDERSON, alias PAUL HAN- SON, JAMES FRASER, and JOHAN KNOWLES, age about 57, height 5 ft. 4£ in., slight build, complexion sallow, thin face, sunken cheeks, rather heavy moustache ( turning grey), prominent cheek bones, anchor web of right thumb, scar right calf, cut scars on fore and left little fingers, scar right forearm; dress, blue serge suit, sailor's cap with peak. A sailor and joiner; native of Macduff, Banffshire. He took lodgings at a refreshment house, stated he would1 be paid off the same day, produced a fictitious account of wages, obtained money to enable him to purchase a pair of boots, and as security he left a luggage room ticket, representing that a sailor's bag and narcel were deposited at the railway station. Previously convicted of false pretences at Greenock, Glasgow, Montrose, Dundee, Blyth, North Shields, Durham, and Middlesbrough. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Middles- brough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 31.— Pontefract ( County).- For deserting his wife and family, at South Elmsall, 24th Deoember, 1907— FREDERICK GEORGE BROWN, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown. A miner; native of Gloucestershire. Warrant issued. 32 .— Pontefract ( Comity).— For deserting his wife and family, at Hemsworth, 1st ult.— FRANK SMITH, alias HARRISON, age 32, height 5 ft. 10£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache ginger, eyes blue, scar on right shoulder; dress, black jacket and vest, light trousers, black overcoat and cap. A miner; native of Parkgate, Rotherham. Warrant issued. 33. - Pontefract ( County). — For stealing, between 26th ult. and 2nd inst., at Knottingley, 2 bed quilts ( recovered)— KATE McGOWAN, alias TARPAY, age 45, height 5 ft. 2 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, brown jacket, bright red and green plaid shawl, dark skirt, black straw hat, trimmed black feather. A pedlar; native of Longford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hollis, Pontefract. 34. Todmorden County).— For embezzling 10s. 6d„ at Mytholmroyd, 8th January last— JOHN HERBERT BRAMALL, age 29, height 5 ft. 11J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown. A native of Midhopestones, Peni- stone. Has served in the We6t Riding Constabu- lary and the Derbyshire Constabulary. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brown, Todmorden. 35.-- Bradford ( City),- For failing to report — Licence- holder HARRY PADGETT, alias HARRY" MORTIMER, Office No. 197- 08, age 37, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown ( cast in left), mole left of neck, several scars back left ear. A builder's merchant; native of Bradford. Sentenced at Manchester Assizes, 8th November, 1905, to 3 years penal servitude for obtaining goods by false pretences. Licensed 10th ult. f 532. To be dealt with where found. Information to the Chief Constable, Bradford. TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1908. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). * 3G.— Pontefract ( County). For stealing a dark mixture overcoat, three- quarter length, black sateen lining, 2 side pockets, black bone buttons, 4th ult.— JOSEPH EDWARD HAYWOOD, alias HARRISON, Office No. 908- 07 ( Case No. 52. YORKSHIRE ( Wast Riding). 37.— Pontefract ( County).— For neglecting to maintain his two children— JOHN ROCHE, age 40, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, wears glasses, dot base of both thumbs, indistinct tattoo marks left wrist. A musician; native of Hamburg. He is travelling with an animated picture company as pianist. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hollis, Pontefract. GLA MORGA NSHIRE. 38. - Swansea ( Borough). — For obtaining £ 1,000 by false pretences— JOHN RICHARD RICHARDS, age 49 ( looks younger), height 5 ft 8 or 9 in., weight about 14 stones, complexion very pale, hair ( bald on top) and heavy mous- tache black, may be clean shaved or growing a beard, eyes dark brown, heavy eyebrows, aquiline nose, double chin, lower lip inclined to droop, 6hort thick neck, stutters, walks erect, when in conversation he is in the habit of quoting scripture, suffers with haemorrhage of the nose and bronchitis; dress, black morning coat and vest ( low cut), grey striped trousers, black bow tie, bowler hat, low shoes, fawn colour covert coat. A solicitor. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Swansea. . • ay- ^ av • Hf IF '• WW* i .- v^ fVC && v v rmmm . SfSftB's LANCASHIRE. 39. Liverpool ( City). For fi ) ging bills of ; exchange for £ 13,000, 17th December last, and ' other dates— HENRY THOMAS TOMKINS, age 28th ult.), age 22, height 5 ft. 5f in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, abscess scars right jaw.^ Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hollis, Pontefract. about 36, height about 5 ft. 9 in., rather stout build, complexion fair, hair and moustache light. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. WILTSHIRE. 40. Devizes ( County). For fraudulently converting to his own use £ 315 15s. 6d., between October, 1905, and August, 1907— HARRY SWAYNE SMITH, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., very stout, weight about 18 stones, complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes grey, walks erect with shoulders back, and quick step, well spoken, very soft voice; dress, dark blue 6uit, black bowler hat, wide brim, or soft round hat, dark overcoat. A solicitor and Clerk of the Peace for Devizes; native of Devizes. Absconded 24tk ult. ( Apprehended, see Case No. 81.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Everett, Devizes. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BUCKINGHA MS HIRE. 41. Great Marlow ( County).— Committed for trial at ensuing Quarter Sessions, for obtain- ing money by false pretences ( 3 cases)— JAMES COWDREY, alias COWDRY, COWDERY, and FRIMLEY, Office No. 890- 04, age 53, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, burn scar back of head; dress, dark grey jacket suit, dark grey overcoat, blue tie, laoe boots. A dealer; native of Uxbridge. He represented that he had telegraphed for money, and also con- signed a truck of metal from railway station. Has been convicted at Winchester, Beaconsfield, Hert- ford, Great Marlow, and London. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Summers, High Wycombe. * 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 13. 1908. PERSONS IN CUSTODY ( continued)— ESSEX, 42.— Chelmsford ( County).— Committed for ti- ial for housebreaking at Good Easter, 23rd ult. — JAMES WEST, alias JAMES TOMLINSON Office No. 1932- 06, age 42, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, scar above left eyebrow and back of right hand, lost use of right thumb; dress, old dark jacket, light trousers and cap. A collier; native of Bury, Lanes. Previously convicted at Preston. Ipswich, and Lancaster. Has been tramping the country, believed committing similar offences. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 43.— Longton ( County).— Remanded till 7th inst., for stealing clothing ( recovered)— JOHN ALFRED KNIGHT, age 32, height 5 ft. in., complexion, hair, moustache, and eyes dark, scar right elbow and side right eye, " J. K." and " A. W." tattooed left forearm; dress, blue serge trousers, brown plaid jacket, light woollen vest, brown mixture peak cap, old lace boots. States he was a blacksmith in 21st Lancers. Supposed to have been previously convicted and wanted else- where. A native of Clerkenwell, London. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 44.— B Division, — Since 20th November, 1907, a double leather gun case, " F. H. W." there- on; 1 single do., " E. W. G." thereon; 1 double breech- loading gun, makers Cogswell and Harri- son; 1 do., maker A. Rogers; 2 do., maker Blanche, Gracechurch Street. 45.— R Division.— 10th ult., by burglary, an antique silver inkstand, square tray shape, minus inkwell; 1 silver paper knife, ivory handle; 1 do. Patience card case, holds 2 packs; 1 pair pewter photograph frames; 1 oblong heavy silver cigarette box; 1 plain gold pencil case, ordinary pencil, ring attached; 1 Onoto fountain pen, gold nib; 1 pair metal pince- nez, in case; 1 silver cigar case, " W. T. H." thereon; 1 do. cigarette case, en- amelled white, burgee with red cross thereon, do. monogram " W. T. H." thereon; 1 silver paper knife handle; 1 heavy oval silver tobacco box, " W. T. H." thereon; 1 silver stand cigar cutter, " W. T. H." thereon; 5 old coins ( 1 florin, 1 4s., Elizabethan, Charles, James, and Georgian); 1 pair small fluted candlesticks; 1 silver photograph frame, cabinet size; 1 antique sauce holder; 1 round do., punch holder, George coin set in bottom, handles broken off; 1 large antique silver watch, embossed, double case, raised figures; 1 silver gilt and red porcelain scent bottle, 2 ins. high, rim studded with pearls; 1 do., urn shape, about 3 ins. high, crystal set in top; 1 antique silver snuff box, square, round corners, red stone lid: 1 do., oval, about 5 ins. long embossed panels with Dutch scenes; 1 do., heart shape, " L" and another letter on side; 2 silver urn shape powder boxes, patch cases underneath; 1 silver model of table, about 2 ins. high; 1 do. chest, 3^ by 2 ins., embossed figures thereon; 1 silver spice grater box, round, embossed, ring on top to draw out centre; 1 silver full rigged ship, full sail, 8 ins. high, 9 ins. long, Elizabethan model; 1 oval silver snuff box, about 3 ins. long, embossed figures thereon; 1 round beaten silver box, 4 ins. diameter, en- amelled1 crocuses on lid; 1 square do., 6 ins. by 4 ins. by 3 ins., woodland scene, showing moon, enamelled in blue on lid; 1 antique oval silver box, stag embossed on lid : 1 antique do., round, about 2i ins. in diameter; 1 heavy old silver spoon, " 1777 L." on handle; 1 antique silver double cloak clasp, 6 ins. over all; 1 old silver Roman chariot; 1 Egyptian antique silver thimble; 1 Dutch antique silver spoon, large square handle; 1 do., figure of girl standing upright on handle; 1 Chelsea China oblong box, about 5 ins. long, fitted as lady's sewing companion; 1 silver match box. chased; 2 gold mounted umbrella handles; 1 silver gilt do.; 3 dessert forks, plated, pearl handles; 1 do. knife; 2 embossed silver fruit spoons; 1 silver sugar sifter. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. GL OUCES TERSHIRE. 46 Cheltenham i( County).— lst inst., by housebreaking, a half- hoop 5 diamond ring; 1 sapphire and diamond marquise ring; 1 opal and diamond rose shape ring; 1 emerald and diamond half- hoop ring; 1 3- stone ruby gipsy rinp; 1 ruby and diamond brooch; 1 diamond three swallow brooch; 1 enamelled brooch; 1 Italian mosaic brooch; 1 large brooch, set small diamonds and emeralds; 2 purses, containing about £ 2— Sus- picion is attached to A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion ruddy, slight moustache light brown, dark under both eyes; dress, dark grey three- quarter length coat, dark trousers, black bowler hat, goloshes over boots, carried an umbrella, with grey bone crook handle, and a brown leather bag. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. KENT. 47.— Tunhridge Weils ( Borough).- 28th ult., a free wheel bicycle, Coventry make, " Eagle" on transfer, black enamelled, flat handle bars, composition grips, 28 in. wheels, front tyre patched and sewn, new back tyre, " S. S." make, inverted lever brakes, rat trap pedals, initial " E" on bottom bar, triangular tool bag, containing screw, hammer, and tyre remover, black pump, plated lamp, bell. Information to the Chief Constable, Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 48. Skerton ( County).— 22nd ult., by house- breaking, at Morecambe, 2 ladies' 18 ct. gold half- hoop diamond rings, set 5 stones; 1 do., set 3 large opals and 6 diamonds between; 1 do. buckle ring, set diamond, " Hill" engraved inside; 1 22 ct. gold wedding ring; 1 18 ct. gold ring, set 2 diamonds, sapphire in centre; 1 heavy 9 ct. gold chased bangle, with £ 2 gold piece attached; 1 9 ct. gold bangle, open curb link pattern, locket with photograph inside attached; 1 9 ct. gold twisted snake bangle; 1 9 ct. gold bangle, thin curb link pattern, padlock attached; 1 9 ct. gold bangle, containing a photograph; 1 long thin 9 ct. gold guard, with large heart shaped locket attached; 1 9 ct. gold signet ring, set dark red stones; 1 9 ct. gold knot ring, very heavy; 1 lady's keyless metal watch; 1 do. brilliant brooch, cock pattern, with ruby eyes and comb; and £ 2 10s.— Suspicion < s attached to TWO MEN ( lst, age 23 to 25, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion very sallow, thin features, hair black ( supposed curly), clean shaved, of Jewish appearance; dress, dark suit, b. lack or dark blue overcoat, billyoock hat. 2nd, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair light moustache sandy, square jaws, eyes very sunken; dress, supposed dark suit, large brown or fawn colour overcoat, brown cap). Both of shabbv appearance. Accompanied bv a Woman, age 30 to 40; wearing large grey jacket, motor cap with veil. Information to Supt. Barnett, Skerton. SURREY. 49.— Chertsey ( County).— Between 19th and 29th ult., at Bagshot, 2 silver salt cellars, round, beaded at top, stands on 3 legs; 2 do. spoons, figure of Indian idol on handles; 1 silver mustard pot, beaded top, 3 legs, blue glass lining; 1 do. spoon, plain; 1 plated sugar basin, shape of coal scuttle, with scoop on top; 1 pair small plated sugar tongs; 1 plated soup ladle, plain; 6 plated dessert knives and forks, ivory handles, silver mounted; 1 plain gold bracelet, crystal locket, containing photograph of a lady, attached; 1 pair opera glasses; 1 reading glass with black handle. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. 50 .— Woking ( County). — 27tli ult., a " Humber" bicycle, free wheel, 24 in. frame, black enamelled with gold lines, 28 in. plated wheels, Dunlop tyres ( back one nearly new, " S. F." band on front), rat trap pedals with toe clips, steel mudguards, celluloid flap attached to front, Lucas acetylene lamp on Lucas patent lamp bracket, carrier over back wheel, black cape and a pair long brown leggings stranned thereon, 1 valise, containing 2 spanners, a set of tyre removers, and a tin of carbide. 28th ult., a " Star" bicycle, 26 in. frame, black enamelled, red lines, Dunlop tyres, Bowden brake fitted to both wheels ( front one has been repaired), raised handle bars, black grips, rubber pedals, Lucas acetylene lamp, tool bag containing usual accessories, cycling cape and leggings attached. Information to Supt. Marks, Woking. SUSSEX ( East). 51.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— nth ult., by housebreaking, a small brown leather purse, about 2 ins. long, containing £ 2; 1 lady's gold watch, engine turned case, No. 3100, monogram " M. J. R." thereon, very flat, out of repair; 1 lady's 15 ct. gold albert, rather heavy with drop piece, gilt cross attached; 1 gold gipsy earring. 19th ult., an 18 ct. heavy plain gold1 ring. 29th ult., a round 15 ct. gold pin, about the size of a 3d. piece, set 6 brilliants, pearl in centre; 1 white shirt ( nearly new), marked inside collar band in ink. Information to the Chief Constable, Eastbourne. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding) m 52, Keighiey ( County).— 21st ult., by house- breaking, a lady's silver Geneva watch, engraved case, plain white dial; 1 9 ct. gold long chain, small oblong link pattern with jubilee £ 2 piece attached; 1 15 ct. gold neck chain, small link pat- tern with amethyst appendage, heart shape"," set in gold; 1 15 ct. gold long chain, peculiar pattern, about 10 very small links, 2 balls, bar, and wedge shaped hook alternately, square gold drop,, secured by small hooks, with small topaz in centre, and amethyst mounted in gold, attached to bottom of pendant; 1 gold bangle, fashioned with 2 round bars, and small balls set closely between, safety chain, attached; 1 9 ot. gold expanding bracelet; 3 rolled gold curb bracelets ( 1 having turquoise and pearl set at back; 1 expanding); 1 gold ring, large opal, surrounded by small diamonds, claw setting; 1 18 or 22 ct. gold ring, large diamond and 2 pearls at each side, claw setting, repaired close to setting; 1 15 ct. gold ring,. 3 diamonds and 2 sapphires, claw setting; 1 gold oval brooch, serrated edges, 4 diamonds set from end to end; 1 crescent shaped gold brooch, set with rubies entire length; 1 round silver brooch, blue stone in centre, imitation pearls on points, star fashion, round edge; 1 round silver brooch, 1J in diameter, Scotch pebbles in centre; 1 pair rolled gold' eyeglasses, dark crystals and chain at- tached ; 1 pair steel rimmed glasses, black cord attached; 1 pair rolled gold spectacles; 1 plain silver pearl hafted fruit knife; 1 silver thimble; 1 old- fashioned gold locket, watch bow at top, and coloured photograph of ladv and gentleman inside; also a number of silver French, Dutch, and Jersey coins. Information to Supt. Tebbutt, Keighiey. PROPERTY RECOVERED. HAMPSHIRE. 53. Winchester bounty).— Watch, Case No. 76, 27th December, 1907, and watch, ic., Case No. 71. 21st ult., and thief arrested. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 54.-— P Division• 27th ult., a bay mare cob, 8 years, 12 hands, hind legs and blaze down face white, hair rubbed off right shoulder, sand crack on off fore hoof, brand crescent shape on top of off fore leg, hog mane, very short tail, legs singed, in good condition; an open rustic dog cart, oak body, black dashboard, red shafts and wheels; 5 blue cloth cushions, large green baize cloth; a set of black leather harness, twisted pat- tern furniture, 2 white lines on edge of saddle, and 1 black enamelled lamp, minus socket, Hutton " painted on end of shaft under body. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSONSor BODIES FOUND SUSSEX ( East). 55.— Eastbourne ( Borough). 28th ult., the body of A MAN, age 30 to 35, length 5 ft. 8J in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes grey, small mole under left eyebrow; dress, black suit, grey square stripe, merino pants, marked " J. Parry " in ink, new grey shirt, blue merino under do., dark silk wrapper, grey mixture cap, " J. Parry" written in ink inside, elastic braces, marked " J. P.," light Derby boots. All in good condition. Information to the Chief Constable, Eastbourne. WILTSHIRE. 56.— Swindon ( County).— 25th ult., at the Great Western Railway Station, the body of a fully- developed FEMALE CHILD, age about 10 days, weight 9 pounds, 21 in. long, in a small box, 15 by 7 by 7 ins., similar to a box sent out by wholesale confectioners, packed in wool and shav- ings ( used for packing confectionery), sprinkled with boracic acid. A post mortem was held, child had been dead from 10 to 14 days, cause of death, " Fractured skull." Inquest held 27th ult., and adjourned for a month. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Swindon. FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 15) 08. THE POLICE GAZETTE 5 APPREHENSIONS. 57.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office.— ALBERT SCHAFFER, Office No. 2603- 97, Case No. 2, 28fch ult., and committed for trial at ensuing Assizes, co. Down, for false pretences, as Albert Heintz. 4 58. Metropolitan Police District. M Division.— WILLIAM COBB, Case No. 4, 25th Augsut, 1905. 59. Metropolitan Police District, T Division.— FREDERICK DENNY FITCH, Case No. 5, 22nd March, 1907. 60. - Cambridgeshire, Cambridge ( Borough). — SAMUEL MITCHELL, Office No: 2523- 00, Case No. 7, 25th January last, and remanded at Thames Police Court, London, for false pretences as Charles Daly. 61. Cheshire, Macclesfield ( Borough).— ANNIE PRISCILLA KIDD, Case No. 14, 28th ult. 62. — Denbighshire, LI a n rwst ( County).— JOHN HANDS, Office No. 1614- 07, Case No. 15, 25th October last, at Gateshead, and his licence forfeited, 10th ult., for failing to report. 63. Glamorganshire Swansea ( Borough).— JOHN DAVIS, Office No. 3502- 98, Case No. 13, 18th October last, and remanded at Acton Petty Sessions, London, till llth inst., for coining. 64. — Herefordshire, W eo b I e y ( County).— THOMAS JARMAN, Case No. 23, 28th lilt., and sentenced to 1 month imprisonment. 65.— Kent, Canterbury ( City). WILL- IAM CHARLES BIRCH, Case No. 25, 28th ult, 66 - Kent, Maidstone ( Borough).— HERBERT KELL KINDLER, Case No. 36, 28th ult., and property recovered. 67. Lancashire, Southport ( County). — FRITZ RUSE, Case No. 40, 14th ult. 68. — Lancashire, Manchester ( City), — EDWARD W. BUNDY, Case No. 37, 28th ult. 69.— Leicestershire, Lough- borough ( County).— FOSTER MARTIN, Office No. 731- 05, Case No. 40, 17th January last, and remanded. 70. — Surrey, Chertsey ( County). H. W. SMITHERS, Case No. 42, 13th December, 1907. 71— Warwickshire, Aston Manor ( County).— JOHN PEARCE, Case No. 46, 28th ult. 72. Warwickshire, Warwick ( County).— ARTHUR FRYER, Case No. 47, 28th ult. 73 — Warwickshire, Birmingham ( City).— JAMES SMALLEY, Office No. 765- 04, Case No. 83, 21st April, 1905, and remanded at Glasgow for larceny ( snatching), as James Ashton. 74.— Yor kshire, ( West Riding), Pontefract ( County)— WILLIAM WREAKES, Case No. 55,. 21st ult. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 75. X Division.— For stealing 2 money warrants for £ 40 each, and forging and uttering same — FLORENCE MARGARET LILIAN WRIGHT, age 20, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair light brown, eyes brown; dress, brown tight fitting three- quarter length jacket and skirt, trimmed black braid, light hat, trimmed flowers, not in the habit of wearing corsets. A native of St. Mary's, Paddington. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W- CITY OF LONDON. 76. For larceny ( servant) and larceny ( bailee) W. H. COLLIN, " age 24, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., stoutish build, complexion fresh, full round face, hair black, clean shaved, eyes hazel, bad teeth; dress, brown check " tweed overcoat, dark striped trousers, black hard felt hat. A salesman; late of Lower Clapton Road, N. E. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United1 Kingdom. Information to Supt. Stark, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. HAMPSHIRE. 77.- Portsmouth ( Borough). For failing to report— Licence- holder PATRICK DOYLE, Office No. 72- 98, age 36, height 5 ft. 2\ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, heart, " D. P.," and dot right, " P.," anchor, cross, and dots left forearm. A labourer; native of Leeds. Sen- tenced at Lewes Sessions, 17th October, 1905, to 3 years penal servitude for laroeny. Licensed 30th January last, f 380. To be dealt with where found. Information to the Chief Constable, Portsmouth. APPREHENSIONS. 78.— Metropolitan Police District, D Division.— GEORGE RATLEY, Case No. 6, 21st ult. Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— MARGARET TRACE Y, Case No. 21, 4th October, 1907. 80.— Northumberland, Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City).— CHARLES FOGGIN, Office No. 194- 08, Case No. 100, 28th ult. 81.— Wiltshire, Devizes ( County).— HARRY S. SMITH, Case No. 40, current issue. MISSING. 82.— Since 17th January, 1907— ANNIE ELIZA- BETH OAKLEY, age 26, height 5 ft. 2 in., com- plexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes blue, preg- nant; dress, dark blue costume with cape, white insertion thereon, black hat. A milliner; native of King's Cross, London. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending February 29th, 1908, with the result, 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. T. G. D. E, G, H, J D, G, S. Y. A, B. A, X. R. G. A, L, M, E, Y. A, L, M. K. G. E. D, X, D, E, S. M21— 05 3846— 02 904— 06 801- 01 1516— 05 117- 01 1491— 01 223- 99 885— 07 2279— 02 2587— 02 1854— 98 1276— 99 1872- 07 834— 00 266— 98 1319— 02 2115— 97 ANDERSON, MARK BAKER, ERNEST BATES, WILLIAM P. BAYNES, HENRY BROWN, ARTHUR JOHN BUTCHER, WILLIAM CORBIN, JAMES FERGUSON, THOMAS GRAINGER, WILLIAM KIDDLE, HENRY MORGAN, JOHN RIDGEWAY, THOMAS SAUNDERS, JAMES SHAW, GEORG E SNOW, GEORGE 12 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 4 years p. s. 3 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 3 years p. s. 18 months h. l. 2 months h. l, 4 years p. s. and years supn. 12 months h. l. IS months h. l. 3 years p. s. 6 months h. l, | 3J years p. s. and years supn. VON KOHNFELDT, BRUNO 3 years p. p. WILKINS, HENRY WILLIAMS, HARRY 5 years p. s. and years supn. 21 months h. l. 25th Feb., N. L. Sess. 27th Feb., Stafford Sess. 27th Feb., S. W. P. Ct. 26th Feb., N. L. Sess.. 26th Feb., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 26th Feb., N. L. Sess. 26th Feb., N. L. Sess. 25th Feb., N. L. Sess. 24th Feb., Greenwich P. Ct 3 25th Feb., N. L. Sess. 25th Feb., W. L. P. Ct. 25th Feb., N. L. Sess. 26th Feb., N. L. Sess. 27th Feb., Hull City P. Ct. 26th Feb., N. L. Sess. 26th Feb., N. L. SesB. 26th Feb., N. L. Sess. 26th Feb., N. L. Sess. Wounding Stealing harness Stealing cigars Stealing from van Stealing mat from doorway Larceny ( trick) False pretences Larcer y Larceny Housebreaking P. of C. Act Larceny False pretences Assault and failing to report Larceny ( person) False pretences Burglary Attempted shop- breaking JULES ANNUL ERNEST ARTHUR MASON BARNABY RUDGE CHARLES SMITH JOHN WATK1NS Same Name Same Name GEORGE HARRIS Same Name Same Name EDWARD LLOYD Same Name JAMES WILLIS GEORGE SMITH THOMAS JONES Same Name ARTHUR WILSON Same Name P. C. Bennett, 603T ; also P. S. Allerton, C. I. D., T. P. C. Stirton, 730V ; also P. S. Hexemcr, C. I. D., V. P. C. Harris, 366G ; also P. C. Cleary, C. I. D., G. P. C. Nichols, 285D ; also P. S. Durrant, C. I. D., D. P. S. Brogden and P. S. Dessent, C. I. D., H. P. C. Gower, 359B ; also P. S. Davey, 1 C. I. D., B. P. C. Smith, 363C ; also P. C. Hawkins, C. I. D., C. P. C. Gall ,264R ; P. S. Beavis, C. I. D., R. P. S. Pulle and P. C. Hall, C. I. D., G. P. C. Russell, 216F ; also P. C. Pile, 639 I w- P. C. Smith, 363C ; also P. C. Owen, C. I. D.. C. P. C. Garner, C. I. D., B ; also P. C. Yard, C. I. D., A. P. S. Davis and P. C. Stevens, C. I. D., E. P. S. Draper. C. I. D., D ; also P. S. Callaghan, C. I. D., E. P. S. Smith. 3. I. D., B ; also P. C. Hock- 1 ridge, 292K. P. C. Austin, 92C ; also P. C. Hawkins, C. I. D., C. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 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 Desiring Capture. AGE. HEIGHT. L, M, Y. W, X. C, E, F. J, N. B, N, P. C, E, G, X E, M, R. H, K, R, V, X. A, L, W. LICENCE- HOLDERS. BENNET, JOSEPH, alias JOHN DEFRANE. JOHN MORRIS, and GEORGE LAM- BERT. 793- 98. C. O. BENSLEY, HARRY, alias HARRY BUR- RELL. 1969- 07. C. O. FAY, EDWARD, alias JAMES JONES FREDERICK WHITE, GEORGE WHITE, and BARNEY FAY. 3570- 02. C. O Warrant issued GRAHAM, CHARLES, alias ALFRED KNILL, WALTER NOLAN, and CHARLES NOLAN. 1608- 03. C. O. . HART, ARTHUR, alias ARTHUR WAL LACE, and ARTHUR WALLIS. 1826- 02 C. O. Warrant issued. JOHNSON, JOHN, alias GIOVANNI LUIG1 LOUIS GIOVANNI, JOHN JOLLY LEWIS, and TONGI LUIGI. 952- 02. C. O. Warrant issued. PERRY, THOMAS, alias THOMAS REED, 1173- 04. C. O. R. E, G. 44 33 32 30 29 42 47 48 55 65 50 X, Y. J, N. H. RENDROFF. ROBERT, alias WILLIAM PERKINS, THOMAS HARWOOD, HENRY PARKER, and GEORGE PARKER, 2215- 01. C. O- WELLS, GEORGE, alias GEORGE WALK- ER, WILLIAM SMITH, GEORGE BEN- NETT, STEPHEN NORRIS, GEORGE WOOD, and JAMES WOOD. 2095- 99. C. O. WILLIAMS. THOMAS, alias HENRY ROBERTS and HENRY MILLINGTON. 2821- 02. C. O. Warrant issued. W1LKENSON, GEORGE, alias GEORGE WILKINSON. 3046- 02. C. O. To be dealt with where found. WRIGHT, THOMAS, alias JOHN HOL- LAND, THOMAS SMITH, THOMAS AN- DREWS, JOHN BURNS, JOHN MARSH. JOHN EDWARDS, GEORGE BROOKS, and JOSEPH PAGE. 2458- 02. C. O. CARTER, FRED. alias ALFRED BURDER. 44 ALFRED BARKER, WILLIAM BARKER, HENRY BARKER, WILLIAM SMITH, WILLIAM CROSS, CHARLES KNIGHT, ROBERT JOHNSON, and FRED WATERS. 17- 01. Winchester ( City). To be dealt with where found. CRAIG HILL, VALENTINE. 1728- 00 Selby, Yorks ( County). To be dealt with where found. THOMAS KELLY, alias THOMAS CURLEY, THOMAS O'BRIEN, and PATRICK HIG- GINS. 2404- 00. Salford ( Borough). RICHARDSON, THOMAS, alias THOMAS GLOSSOP. 1865- 01. Sheffield ( City). T< be dealt with where found. Warrant issued ROLFE, JOHN, alias JOHN JONES, JESSE WILLIAM YOUNG MAN, THOMAS HOW EN, WILLIAM YOUNGMAN, and JOHN RALPH. 2998- 99. Docking ( County). To be dealt with where found. STOWELL, JOHN, alias JOHN AUGUSTUS STOWELL, FRED WALTERS. PHILIP FITZGERALD, JOHN ALFRED ARM- STRONG, PHILIP AUGUSTUS FITZ GERALD, and FREDERICK WEEKS. 966- 02. Oxford ( City). 59 70 42 39 45 SUPERVISEES. ALBERK, ALBERT, alias HENRY JOHN MATHER, HENRY JOHN ANTHER HENRY MULVINDER. HENRY MAT HER, and ARTHUR ARTFUL. 1809- 07 C. O. To be dealt with where found. MANSFIELD, WILLIAM, alias GEORGE GODFREY. 1139- 05. C. O. To be dealt with where found. SMITH, JOSEPH. 2154- 02. C. O. To bt dealt with where found. SMITH, ROBERT, alias HENRY DEERY. ROBERT DEBURGHE, HENRY CON- NORS, and ROBERT DALEY. 1561- 03 C. O. MOKES, WILLIAM GEORGE, alias WIL- LIAM GEORGE MOAKES. 73- 97. Nott- ingham ( City). To be dealt with where found. Warrant issued. ROBERTS, JOHN, alias JOHN DERRICK an^ JOHN WALL. 1981- 00. Portsmouth ( Borough). To be dealt with where found, 27 24 36 30 3 2 39 5 9 fresh COM EYES. REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. 5 8i 5 6J 5 1 5 14 5 5 5 7 5 3| 4 114 5 3 5 8} freBh sallow fresh dk brn ( prtly bald) brn brn dk bm fair It brn fresh fresh sallow fresh fresh fresh black 67 5 3J 5 4 fresh brn ( trng grey) grey ( prtly bald) dk brn grey dk brn dk blu dk gy It blue It blue hazel brn ( blind rt) brn Three dots and 2 strokes It forearm fresh white 5 1 fresh brn 5 6 6 0} 5 10} brn dk brn brn blue brn It brn ( prtly bald) fresh dark fresh sallow blue blue Scar centre forehead; " H BETTS" rt, LILLIAN" It forearm Third rt' finger has been smashed ; boil scar under rt jaw Scar behind It ear " I L E W " and dots It forearm Flowers in pots and ' ENGINEER" rt forearm Scar It cheek ; star It forearm and web It thumb Large swelling front neck ; anchor and seveial dots It foreaim ; 2ud joint 3rd It finger amputated Birthmark It of chin: " S NORRIS " rt forearm Blue scar bridge of nose Central Criminal Court, 11th December, 1899, 10 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 10th June, 1907. Z 625. Central Criminal Court, 14th November, 1904, 4 years penal servitude for bigamy. Licensed 16th November, 1907. e 642. North London Sessions, 9th May, 1905, 3 years penal servitude for burglary. Licensed 24th August, 1907. f 197. Central Criminal Court, 12th September, 1905, 3 vears penal servitude for burglary. Licensed 14th December, 1907. f 4i2. South London Sessions, 20th August, 1902, 34 years penal servitude, 2 years police supervision and remanet of former sentence for housebreaking. Licensed 26th October, 1905. a c 96. North London Sessions, 26th August, 1902, 35 years penal servitude, 2 years supervision and remanet of former sentence for false pretences. Licensed 23rd January, 1906. Z c 331. Chester Assizes, 25th July, 1898, 8 years penal seivi- tude for rape. Liberated on 2nd licence 20th January, 1908, which expires 5th July, 1908. Y 244. South London Sessions, 17th May, 1905, 34 years penal servitude and 3 years supervision for larceny and receiving. Licensed 14th January, 1908. G L R f 284. Middlesex Sessions, 26th May, 1900, 7 years penal servitude for burglary. Liberated on 2nd licence 7th December, 1907. which expiies 7th May, 1908. C L Q a 525. ' TW, T," fox's bead and " MARY ' rt, woman It forearm ; half ring each 3rd finger I'wo blue scars on fo.' ehead ; lost part 1st It finger Scar on forehead : tattio mark between rt thumb and forefinger 5 4 5 10 grey ( prtly' bald) dk bra ( pitly bald) It brn ( prtly bald) black ( trng grey) grey blue hazel hazel Durham Assizes, 18th November, 1903, 5 years penal servitude for burglary. Licensed 16th September, 1907. a d 236. South London Sessions, 15th April, 1903, 34 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for warehousebreaking. Licensed 23id February, 1906. B I d 102. North Loud « n Sess ions, 5th September, 1905, 3 years penal servitude for false pretences. Licensed 7th December, 1907. f 396. Winchester County Session?, 3rd January, 1905, 4 years penal servitude for larcenv. Licensed 8th January, 1908. e f 451. Wart rt neck ; " CD" NURSE HEASPER forearm rt, " E E, 1897. ' and " T H" li Lost end 3rd, and each rt finger con- tracted ' THOMAS' It finger Hull Sessions, 30th October, 1905, 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 31st January, 1908. D J U Y c f 116. Salford Hundred Sessions, 23rd October, 1905, 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 25th January, 1908. KWcf27). fresh fresh 5 3 fresh 5 8f fresh dk bra brn bra hazel front It wrist, snake on 2nd Derby Assizes, 29th November, 1901, 4 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for bur- glary. Liberated on 2nd licence 2nd January, 1908, which expires, 19th June, 1908. P Z b 409. Norfolk Assizes, 4th November, 1899, 7 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for car- nal knowledge Licensed ? 4th December, 1906, which expires 21st April, 1909. M 11 Z 528. Cat's head, " J R" and 2 bees It forearm, bracelet It wrist, ring 2nd, 3rd and 4th It fingers Scar rt cheek and on nose Oxon Assizes, 17th June, 1905, 3 years penal servi- tude for forgery and false pretences. Licensed 18th September, 1907. Y f 195. Large scar rt forearm blue Ring 2nd It finger grey 4 11 5 5} fresh fresh It brn ( prtly I bald) dk brn bra brn brn blue Scar rt forehead ; ring 4th It finger M F " rt, " W G M " and " CT" It fore arm, anchor rt hand Gloucester County Sessions, 3rd July, ,1907, 4 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision for larceny. Liberated 14th October, 1907. 227. Central Criminal Court, 22nd October, 1906, 12 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision for larceny. Liberated 2nd September, 1907. 452. North London Sessions, 9th June, 1903, 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for ware- housebreaking. Licensed 9th September, 1905. d 384. Notth London Sessions, 8th December, 1903, 3 years penal servitude and 2 years supervision for larceny ( person). Liberated on 2nd licence 21st Novem- ber, 1907, which expired 16th January, 1908. d 687. Nottingham City Sessions, 27th November, 1906, 12 months hard labour and 1 year supervision for larceny. Liberated 28th September, 1907. 1725. " H O" rt forearm, ring 2nd It fiDger, flower back It wrist Taunton Quarter Sessions, 2nd January, 1907, 12 months hard labour and 2 years supervision for housebreaking, r. iberated Ist. January, 1908. 435. HDOH: PBIMTED FOB HIS MAJESTY'S STATIOHBRT OINON 87 J. J. KKLIKKR & Oo.. 3J. H « W SBIDSS STRIET, H O.; 33, KMO WILIUM STRUT, H. O.; A » D MARHHALSEA WOBMS 8. F. 73119