PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 1908. VOL. XXV., No. 257I* i. 6. am- All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relutimj to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to 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. 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 5s to 10s. A remittance of 5s. should be made in the first instance for cost of engraving sketches. 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 the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, ai the case may be. LTTOIVS. 7. A linouncements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed bu an office* 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 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. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announce- ment will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which muy result from such publication. 11 Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as tn 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 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 Post Office. 13 The Space being limited, announcements concerning " Missing I'ertnns " are only accepted on payment, but insertion in the next or am/ subsequent issue cannot be guaranteed. The charge for such insertion (. if accepted) will be given on application. T THH EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London S. W APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— C Division* - For stealing from liis lodgings, a black leather- covered flat dressing case, 21 in. by 18 in., lined blue and red silk, contain- ing 2 hair brushes, clothes do., mirror, comb, and powder box, all tortoiseshell with a dragon there- on; 1 oblong silver plate, Chinese figure stamped thereon; 1 pair white metal field glasses, bound red leather in black leather case; 1 ivory cup. Chinese characters; 3 do. hair combs; 3 card cases, 3 in. by 2 in. ( 2 plain, 1 engraved " Good Luck" in Chinese); 42 carved ivory Chinese and Japanese figures, 36 men, women, children,, animals and birds, ranging in size from 3 to 14 inches ( 1 re- presenting hay fork with fowls perched thereon), 4 nude figures holding fans, 1 Japanese man driving turtle, 1 set ivory balls with 6 smaller balls fitting on each other; others various; 7 miniature um- brellas ( all antique and valuable); 29 silver enamelled Japanese vases — A MAN, age 25, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, hair and mous- tache ginger, eyes blue; dress, brown jacket suit, straw hat A native of Germany. 2.— c Division*- For obtaining, 17th ult., £ 25, by a worthless cheque, drawn on London City and Midland Bank, Bromley ( Kent) Branch— JOHN CRAVEN THOMAS, age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, slight build, hair, moustache, and side whiskers dark grey ; dress, black frock coat suit, silk hat. An architect, engineer, and surveyor. Warrant issued. 3. — D Division. - For stealing ( servant), 6th inst., £ 27— ALFRED WILKINS. age 24, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion and hair ( inclined to curl) dark, eyes ( near sighted) dark brown, wears pince nez ; dress, striped jacket and vest, dark trousers, hard felt hat, lace boots. A native of London. 4.— E Division*— For obtaining £ 25 by a worthless bill of exchange— HENRY WEINER, a German, age 25, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, com- plexion fair, hair dark brown, clean shaved; dress, light tweed suit, straw hat, patent boots. Warrant issued. 5.— E Division*— For fraudulently convert- ing 6 diamond rings — SOLLY COHEN, a Polish Jew, age 25, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion, liair, moustache ( small) and eyes ( weak) dark, high cheek bones, wears glasses; dress, brown tweed suit, straw hat. A jeweller. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. 6.—£ Division*— For obtaining 5s by false pretences( bogusemploymentagency)- J. T. INGRAM, age about 30, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion pale, hair fair, moustache light; dress, black morning coat and vest, dark trousers, straw hat. Supposed a native of London. Warrant issued. l.— R Division*— For stealing ( dwelling) £ 30— GEORGE CORBRIDGE FIRTH, age 24, height 5 ft. 8} in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes brown, cut scar on forehead, tombstone ; n blue ink left forearm; dress dark tweed suit, grey cap, lace boots. A native of Barnsley, Yorks. Warrant issued. 8.— v Division*— For stealing, 3rd inst., a bay mare, age 6 years, 15 hands, medium mane, short tail, near hind fetlock white and star on fore- head, fired fore legs; a ralli car, painted greenish blue, lined red and green, new rubber tyres, 2 dark blue cushions, and a set of brass- mounted harness— TWO MEN ( lst, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion, hair, and moustache dark; dress, dark ffrev suit, bowler hat, lace boots. 2nd, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion rather fair; dress, grey suit, dark blue cap). Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 9.— For embezzling £ 6 7s.— F. J. McCARTHY, age 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion pale, hair ( rather long) dark brown, scar J- in. long left side of mouth, slovenly appearance, walks with jerky movement; dress, dark morning coat, striped trousers, straw hat. A clerk; native of London. Mav be found in company of loose women, or ac- companied by a Woman, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 1 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes grey, pregnant; dress, blue costume, probably long fawn coat. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Stark, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. BEDFORDSHIRE. 10.— Bedford { County).— For stealing from his lodgings, a child's money box, shape of a coal scoop, containing 2 gold rings ( 1 set 4 red stones, 3 white do.; 1 set 3 white stones); 1 pair lace boots, pointed toes— A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, red face, hair light brown, eyes blue; dress, brown suit ( green stripe) and cap, red neckerchief blue spots. He obtained food and lodgings, 10th inst., by representing that he was employed on the telegraphs. Absconded 11th inst., leaving his old boots. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Bedford. BERKSHIRE. 11.— Walling ford ( County).— For stealing, 11th inst., a free wheel bicycle, enamelled black, 25 in. frame, Brooks' B 90 saddle, inverted lever rim brake, Palmer front tyre, Reece back do.— A MAN, age 25 or 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stoat build, hair and moustache brown ; dress, dark suit and cap. Information to Supt. Hearness, Wallingford. 12- Wokingham ( County)— ELLA TABOR Case No. 8, 17th April, 1908, information cancelled. Warrant withdrawn. BRECONSHIRE. 13.— Brynmawr ( County).— For embezzling £ 7 SEYMOUR, alias SEIFRESS, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion sallow, blotchy face, hail- and moustache dark, right thumb deficient; dress, dark coat, red vest, greyish breeches, black leather leggings, lace boots, pointed toes, brown soft felt hat. A photographer's canvasser. Well known in Cardiff, Bristol, Rhonddu Valley, and Bargoed. Warrant issued. 14.— Brynmawr ( County).—! For stealing greengrocery— WILLIAM JOHN LEWIS, alias EVAXS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, high shoulders, complexion, hair, and mous- tache dark, stoops when walking. Generally em- ployed by fruiterers and fishmongers; a native of Pontlottyn, Glamorgan. Well known in several towns in Glamorganshire and Monmouthshire. WArrant ls » uod. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Bryn- BUCKINGHA MS HI RE. 15.- Chesham ( County). — For stealing ( dwelling), 5th inst., £ 4 10s. — MAUD SAUNDERS, age 19, height about 5 ft. 3 in., oomplexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes brown; dress, green and blue costume, blue straw hat, red flowers, or white straw hat. May be found in the neighbourhood of Acton or Notting Hill, London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Summers, High Wyoombe. CA MBRIDGESHIRE. 16.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For stealing, 13th inst., a " New Standard Triumph" bicycle, No. 131906, 3 speed gear, black enamelled, usual parts plated, plated rims, Palmer tyres, 2 rim brakes, rat trap pedals, mudguards, lamp attached; 1 gold buckle ring, small diamond in 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 1903. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT Councmur. a,, - centre; 1 gold brooch, shape of daisy, 12 pearls and 1 turquoise set in centre; 1 thin gold bangle; 1 oval gold locket, chased, containing photograph and hair, attached to a small gold chain; 1 gold wire brooch (" Ethel ") PANTON ( supposed false), age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, speaks with foreign accent; dress, light fawn jacket suit, straw hat, black band, lace boots. He took lodgings on the 12th inst. Stated he was a chef. Absconded 13th inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Cambridge. CHESHIRE. 17 — AHrincham ( County) — For stealing from his lodgings £ 9 7s.— ARTHUR ERNESi TAYLOR, age 38, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( bald at top and back), eyes hazel, light thumb stiff hist joint ; dress, brown twetd jacket and vest ( jacket sleeves bound light braid), grey trousers, green tie, hard felt hat, light tan boots ( have been blacked). A native of Warrington. Warrant issued. Information to fciupt. Okell, Altrincham. 18.— Crewe ( County).— For stealing, 27th ult. a small antique mahogany card table, 3 ft. high, 3 ft. square, 4 legs, folds in centre— W. CHAD- WICK, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache sandy; dress, brown jacket and trousers, light fancy coloured vest, brown cap, large peak, brown boots, carried a light crooked handle cane. Is well known to antique dealers in the " Potteries." A native of Newcastle- under- Lyme. ( See Case No. 55, 24th ult.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. 19.— Hazel Grove ( County).— For stealing, 7th inst., £ 75, at Whaley Bridge— JOHN BOT- TOMLEY, age 26, height 5 ft. 11£ in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes ( prominent and weak) hazel, wears glasses, weak at knees; dress, black jacket, square cut, dark vest, light grey trousers, dark cap, light lace boots ( new), size 10. A tramping shoemaker; surmosed native of West Derby. Convicted at Manchester for embezzle- ment. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McHale, Hazel Grove, Stockport. 20. — Liscard ( County).— For shooting with intent to murder, 29th ult.— WILLIAM WALTER HALL, age about 39, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., beard brown, leans slightly to right side owing to congenital curvature of spine, left leg shorter than right, sole of left boot 3 in. thick, walks lame. Carried a small handbag and stick. ( See Case No. 16, 31st ult.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Liscard. 21.— fakmere ( County).— For stealing, 7th or 8th inst., at Helsby, a long blue plaid overcoat, brown bone buttons, 2 outside and 2 inside pockets, and £ 2— JAMES BRAMHALL, age about 23, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, clean, shaved, eyes '' brown; dress short black jacket, blue vest, brown cord trousers, light can. muffler, blucher boots. Has been employed by a travelling showman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Beeley, Oakmere, near North wich. CUMBERLAND. 22.— Cooker mouth ( County).— For stealing, 10th inst.. from their lodgings at Keswick, £ 7— JOHN WILLIAM COCKBAIN, alias PEEL, age 24, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion and hair fair, clean shaved, Cumberland accent; dress, dark suit and cap. supposed new boots. A labourer; native of Keswick— JANE COCKBAIN or STREET, age about 20, height about 5 ft., stout build, complexion fresh She is believed to be- long to Yorkshire, and was sent to the Girls' Re- formatory School, Sunderland, from the Thorparch Industrial School, Leeds, on 14th May, 1903, she having been committed by the Justices at Knares- borough on 28th March, 1903, for absconding from her situation whilst on licence from that school. Warrants issued. Information to Supt Illingworth. Coekermouth. DERBYSHIRE. 23.— Chesterfield ( Borough). - For failing to repoit— Supervisee WILLIAM WOODS, Office No. 1087- 08, age 38 height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, scar centre of forehead, mole left of chin. A miner; native of Leeds. Sen- tenced at Grantham Borough Sessions, 29th April, 1908, to 3 months hard labour and 1 year supervision for larceny. Liberated 14th ult. 3284. Reported at Chesterfield, 24th ult., stating his intention of pro- ceeding to Sheffield, but ha. not been heard of since To be dealt with where found. Information to the Chief Constable, Chesterfield. DORSETSHIRE. 24. — Wimbome ( County).— For obtaining food to the value of £ 1 10s. by false pretences be- tween llth ult. and lst inst.— THOMAS KIL- LICK, age 60 to 65, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, rather thick moustache ( turning grey) brown, very deep set eyes, large nose, front upper teeth missing; dress, dark brown coat and vest, black and white check trousers, shabby grey motor cap, supposed new boots. A painter; supposed a native of London. In possession of a pair of shabby blue trousers, hammer and paint brushes, which he carries in a very old black bag tied with a piece of rope. Is a fluent speaker, fond of discussing politics, and represents himself to be a Conservative agent and a writer for the People newspaper. May apply at casual wards. Absconded lst inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ricketts, Wimbome. ESSEX. 25.— Eppiny ( County).— For stealing ( bailee), a bicycle ( recovered)— HENRY WHITE, alias HEN- DERSON, age 22, height 5 ft. in., complexion fair, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes blue; dress, khaki uniform ( supposed R. H. A). A labourer; native of Bishop Stortford. Discharged fiom the Royal Garrison Artillery at Yarmouth, September, 1907. Warraait issued. Information to Supt. Laver, Epping. 26.— Southend- on - Sea ( County).— For stealing ( bailee), 27th ult., £ 6; a bag and a quantity of bells— LOUIS FREELAND, age 35, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, face long and thin, hair light brown, eyes hazel; dress, brown mixture jacket and trousers, fancy wool vest, straw hat, usually wears South African ribbon, has been in the Army. An ad- vance agent; native of Manchester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 27.— Stroud ( CovnUy).— For stealing ( bailee), 13th inst., a " Comet" bicycle, black enamel, free wheel, 24 in. frame, plated rims, black centres, 2 rim brakes, rat- trap pedals, steel toe clips, tool bag containing 2 spanners and puncture outfit, cel- luloid pump, " J. Kerswell, Lawrence Hill, Bris- tol," on head, " No. 3009" on frame under saddle, Mackintosh tyres— FRANK PARKER, age about 20, height 5 ft. in., slight build, hair brown, eyes blue, bad upper teeth; dress, dark jacket and trousers, cream colour vest, black bowler hat, size " Billett & Co." inside, violet tie and socks, button boots, also had a light cap. He stayed at Stoke Orchard, near Cheltenham, on night of 13th inst., and endeavoured to dispose of the machine, and left next morning, stating he was going- to Worcester. He is identical with Francis Henry Parker, wanted at Burford, Oxon., for theft of money and clothing from his lodgings. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Biggs, Stroud. 28 — Bristol ( City).— For stealing from his lodgings, 6th inst., a pair boots; and 13s. 6d.— JAMES PARKER, age about 25, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, hair light, clean shaved, birds tattooed on chest, crucifix and woman on arms, clasped hands on wrist, star back of hand, small scar on forehead; dress, dark coat, brown trousers ( patched, darned at knees), blue plaid vest, green cap, and stolen boots. A street hawker; native of Birmingham. May be found at Salvation Army shelters or common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 29'— Aldershot ( County).— For stealing, 8th inst., £ 8 10s. 3d.— WILLIAM JAMES ASH, age 22, height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes brown; dress, blue serge suit, straw hat, green band. A deserter from the 2nd Glou- cester Regiment. In possession of a " Swift" bicycle, " A. Ainsworth, Romford." on tube. 30.— Aldershot ( County).— For stealing, 8th inst., a light grey tweed suit,'" Anderson, Coney St." on tab ot jacket and trouser buttons — LEON ARD SIMPSON, age 19, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, tattooed bust of woman and peacock left arm, woman in tights light forearm; dress, probably the stolen clothes. An absentee from the 2nd Yorkshire Light Infantry. information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. ol — Bournemouth ( 6'< m? t< y).— For stealing, 10th inst., from a boarding house, a jewel case, 8 by 4 by 4 in., dark green Russian leather, lined green velvet; 1 gold signet ring, monogram " J. C. R." engraved tihereoni; 1 mourning ring, supposed monogram " J. C. R." thereon; 1 gold watch, open face, " J. Ryan, 15, Spring Street, Paddington," engraved inside case; 1 lady's long gold chain, smiall liniks, several trinkets attached; 1 gold bracelet made up small squares, snap fastening, medallion with head of Galatian lady thereon; 1 large art brooch, black enamelled; 1 gold filigree brooch and 1 pair of gold ear drops to match; 1 pair small gold ear- rings, set diamond; 1 lady's handbag, walrus hide, drab colour; 1 lady's gold open face watch, plain back, gold face, monogram " A. J. L." on back, " Henry Shearer, Liverpool, maker," on inside case; 1 gold expanding bracelet resembling a double curb; 1 gold curb bracelet with padlock, attached, green jade book, gold band round with buckle, " A. J. L." engraved on padlock, " W. L. Lane," engraved on book; and 1 lead bullet, set in gold, " Sept. 6th, 1897," engraved thereon— A MAN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion fair, hair sandy ( long), moustache sandy ( turned up at ends), eyes small and weak, hooked nose, wears glasses, appearance of a German; dress, black morning coat and vest, light drab trousers, straw hat, sunnosed red stripe in band Carried a brief bag about 16 ins. long. Information to Supt. Hack, Bournemouth. HER TFORDSHIRE. 32,— Hitchin ( County).— For stealing, 7th inst., from his lodgings at Stevenage, a grey cloth iacket and vest; 1 white striped cotton shirt— FRED MATTHEWS, age about 26, height about 5 ft. 6 in., hair light, clean shaved; dress, dark suit, dark cap, black neckerchief red stripes, light lace boots. He obtained lodgings by stating that he was employed on the G. P. O. telegraphs fixing new wires. Supposed identical with man described in Case No. 14, 7th inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Hitchin. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 33 — St. Neots ( County).— For stealing, 10th inst., from his lodgings at Yelling, a silver lever watch and chain — FRED MATTHEWS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 3 to 5 in., stiff build, hair brown, clean shaved, 1 front upper tooth missing; dress, dark grev suit and cap, coloured necker- chief, lace boots, pointed toes, wearing watch and chain with 1 Kruger 2s. piece, 1 coin with eagle one side and man's head the other, and 1 four- pennypiece attached. He obtained food and lodg- ings, 8th inst., by representing himself to be an insurance agent employed by an assurance com- pany of Manchester. Supposed identical with man, Case No. 31, 14th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Storey, St. Neots. KENT. 34.— Canterbury ( County).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable ti the Blean Union— JOHN REAM, age 47, height. 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, tattooed " T" and indistinct marks left forearm, rings round fingers left hand. A carpenter; native of Whitstable. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Heard, Canterbury. 35 — Dover ( Borough).— For stealing £ 14 0s. 2d„ and obtaining about £ 100 by false pretences— PHILIP FELIX JAUJTCEY, age 28, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion very pale, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, high cheek bones, turns his left foot in when walking; dress, navy blue or brown suit, and hard hat. An insurance agent ; supposed native of Birmingham. Left Dover, 6th inst., accompanied by a woman, age 23, short, hair ginger, and a child, age 18 months. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Dover. FEIDAY, AUGUST 2], H( P. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 36.— G Division. — For stealing ( servant) £ 175— FREDERICK COOK, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion freeh, hair brown, eyes hazel, addicted to drink, plausible manner; dress, dark clothes, straw hat. Has served in the Army. A native of London. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. KENT. 37.— Margate ( Borough).— For stealing a cash box, containing £ 15; 1 gold brooch; and 1 silver- mounted leather bag— HENRY REDFERN, alias FLUX, ELTON, and LAWTON, Office No. S 1555 ( ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR 63, No. 24), age 32, height 5 ft. 6| in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes grey, moustache cut very close, Maltese cross, " C," and 2 dots left, 1 dot right forearm, scar right of mouth and back of head, nose broken; dress, dark striped tweed suit, double collar, black and white straw hat, and brown boots. Usually carries a knotted walking stick. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Margate. LANCASHIRE. 88.— Liverpool ( City). For obtaining monev by false pretences, 24th ult.— ARTHUR PECK, age 45, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache ( turning grey) dark, very pro- nounced dimple in chin; dress, shabby grey suit, hard hat. He represented that he was authorised to obtain advertisements for insertion in a church concert programme, and received the money in payment. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. DERBYSHIRE. 39.— Renishaw ( County).— For wounding 2 Police Officers, 8th inst., at Totley— THOMAS WILTSHIRE, alias WILSHAW, age 34, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey, small scar on chin, 2 scars right side of neck, may have a wound on head; drees, supposed dark suit and cap. A native of Sheffield. He hawks oilcloth, which he carries, sometimes uses a handcart. May be found in company of hawkers or poachers. Stays at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Andrew, Renishaw, near Chesterfield. GL OUCES TERSHIRE. 40.— Bristol ( City).— For feloniously forging 4 money orders for£ 35 each; and 3 do. for £ 25 each — WILLIAM HENRY ILES DAVIES, age 30, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion and hair dark, clean shaved, eyes blue; dress, blue serge jacket suit, may be wearing gold rimmed glasses. A clerk. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable Bristol. DEVONSHIRE. 41.—£ xeter ( City).— For forging a banker's cheque for £ 135 17s. 6d.; and for obtaining by a worthless cheque an 18ct. gold single stone diamond ring, claw setting— SAMUEL GEORGE WAT- KINS, age 31, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion ruddy, hair ( bald on top) light, moustache ( waxed or curled at ends) auburn, affable manner; dress, 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, AUGUST 2J, LU08. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED ( contd.)— light cycle suit, in possession of blue and light tweed suits, and a new natural wool belt, 2| in. wide, 9 in. pocket at side, 3 in. leather flap, fastens with a stud, marked " Natural Wool" and " Universal." An insurance agent or private enquiry agent. Na- tive of Staffordshire, but has resided in Hampshire several years. Has been in the cycle trade, an expert motor cyclist. He received in payment for the cheque 5 £ 10 Bank of England notes, Nos. 99048, 99049, and 99050, dated London 17- 4- 07, and 57801 and 57802, dated London, 17- 1- 07; 6 £ 5 Bank of England notes, 63492 to 63497 inclu- sive, dated London, 28- 8- 07. Absconded 7th inst., stating his intention of going abroad, supposed South Africa. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Exeter. LANCASHIRE. 42 — Liverpool ( City).— For obtaining food and lodgings, 25th ult., by false pretences — ERNEST DYKE, alias MOFFATT, ago about 28, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion, hair ( bushy on forehead), and eyes dark, clean shaved, stammers when excited; dress, grey mixture coat and trousers, brown vest, light cap, brown boots, may be dressed in khaki uni- form of Manchester Regiment. — LIZZIE McDONALD, age about 16, medium height, com- plexion dark, eyes blue; dr^ ss, heliotrope and black check skirt, white silk blouse, brown trimmed hat. A native of Peel, Isle of Man. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. NOR THA MP TONSHIRE, 43. — Wellingborough ( County). — For converting £ 227 17s. 5d. to his own use between lst January and 6th June, 1908, at Higham Ferrers— THOMAS PARTRIDGE, age 28, height 6 ft., complexion sallow, consumptive appearance, hair, moustache and eyes dark; dress, usually navy blue suit. Of smart appearance, fond of cricket and billiards. A clerk; native of Higham Ferrers. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Onan, Wellingborough. APPREHENSION* SOUGHT I— KENT. 44.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— For non- pay- ment of £ 9 2e., maintenance arrears— HARRY STREVENS SYKES, alias STREVENS. ag* 56, height 5 ft. 3 in., stout build, hair dark, eyes dark. A chef; has been employed at Whitby, Hull, Scarborough, and the Royal Hotel, Derby. May be found at first- class hotels. Warrant issued. 45.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— For embezzling 15th inst., 10s. 9d.— GEORGE BUSH, alias BUCKTHORPE, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sunburnt, clean shaved; dress, old dark suit, dark cap. Supposed a native of London, and invalided from the Army. May be found at seaside resorts, employed by minstrel troupes. Absconded 15th inst. In possession of a bicycle, B. S. A. fittings, 1 in. pitch roller chain, 28 in. frame, celluloid mud guards, front tied with stringj, V shaped handle bars, Celtic cover back wheel, Warwick front wheel, thumb front brake, pull up lever back brake, large bell ( 3 in. across) attached. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Ramsgate. 46— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— For deserting his wife and family— EDWARD JAMES POTIPHER, age 42, height 5 ft. 6| in., rather stout build, broad shoulders, complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, moustache light brown, eyes grey, addicted to drink, high cheek bones; dress, black jacket and vest, blue serge trousers, blue guernsey ( worn over vest), grey tweed cap. Has served in the Armv. A native of Brighton. May be found hawking vegetables. Warrant issued. AT.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough). — For stealing from his lodgings, 11th inst., a lady's small gold keyless Geneva watch, No. 53190, gold dial, black hands, chased back; 1 lady's gold albert, 3 charms ( 1 white heather; 1 topaz; 1 a prayer on white enamel) attached; 1 black leather purse, silver mounted, containing about 3s. and papers, marked " Tupner " DUPONT, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., oomplexion fresh, hair and moustache dark, has a habit of twisting same; dress, bluish- grey lounge suit, white 6traw hat', hlack band, wearing a gold watch chain, and carried a black silver- mounted stick. A French or German chef. Stated he had come from the Chefs' Club, London. 48 — Tunbridge Wells ( Borough). — For stealing from boarding houses since 20th June, 1908, a gold hunter repeater watch, No. 3646, key winding, white face, " A. P." and crest in blue and white enamel on back; 1 carriage watch, in green leather case, about 4 ins. square; 1 silver brooch; 1 clinical thermometer; 1 round paste brooch, silver setting, do. back; 1 green stone brooch, beetle shape, set in silver; 2 silver hat pins ( 1 set purple stone; 1 white stone); 1 black leather jewel case, 6 bv 3 by 4 ins., containing 2 or 3 Queen Anne sixpences; a number of Indian and old copper coins; 1 pair gold sleeve links ( new); 1 lady's black and white check cloak; 1 do. small Geneva watch, green enamel back; 1 long small link gold chain, no clasp, attached to short silver chain, onyx joints, onyx ball and gold key at end; 1 small silver travelling clock, about 2| ins. square; 1 brass travelling clock, 10- day, and strikes GRAHAM, age 40 to 45, height about 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, complexion pale, full round face, hair white, addicted to drink; dress, dark clothes, black toaue, white ribbon. Information to the Chief Constable, Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 49.- Church ( County).— HARTLEY PICK- ERVANCE, Office No. 2197- 07, Case No. 43, 14th inst., not now wanted. 50 .- Kirkham ( Coumty). — For embezzling £ 15 0s. 7d.— WILLIAM BRANDWOOD, age 25, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, slight moustache; dress, navy blue suit, black tie, black felt hat, lace boots. A clerk lately employed in an electrical engineer's office. May seek employment in Preston, Burton, West- morland, Sheffield, or London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ormerod, Kirkham. 51 — Liverpool ( City).— For stealing, 4th inst., a lady's gold Geneva watch, No. 207441— CLAUDE IIUBY, age 18, height about 5 ft. 3 in., complexion and hair dark. Indentical with Case No. 30, 26th June 1908. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. 52. — Blackpool ( Borough).— For stealing ( bailee), 27th June, 1908, 4 pictures and 2 enamel chairs- LOWTHER, age about 45, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion tawnv. hair dark, appearance of gipsy; dress, velvet bodice, black skirt. She travels with a van, painted green, hawking basket ware, with her husband. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Blackpool. NORFOLK. 53. — Harleston ( County). — For obtaining £ 8 2s. ( Stramonium Cigarette Fraud) by false pre- tences, 31st ult., at Long Stratton— E. ROBIN- SON, age 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, square shoulders, complexion ruddy, red bloated face, short thick neck, lisps slightly, foreign accent; dress, brown suit. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Southgate, Harleston. 54 — North Walsham ( County). — Fcr obtaining, 27th ult., £ 9 13s. 3d., bv worthless cheque, No. C222338 on the London and South- western Bank, Ltd., " Kilburn " Branch— H. C. LANGLEY ( false), age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair brown, moustache ( long) light; dress, blue serge jacket suit, straw hat or bowler. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lovick, North Walsham. SHROPSHIRE. 55.— Wellington ( County).— For obtaining 16s. 8d., by false pretences at Newport, between 14th and 26th ult.— ALFRED RICHARDS, age 30 to 32, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, com- plexion fresh, round features, hair ( bald on top) and moustache light, eyes blue, husky voice; dress, dark jacket and vest, large squares, navy blue trousers, dark cap, wearing a small gold colour pin, green stone. Stated he could speak five languages and was a steward employed by the White Star Line. He called at banks and asked for terms with a view of depositing money which was coming from his father, a farmer in Australia, takes lodgings at private houses and absconds without paying. Fond of playing pianos in public- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Fulcher, Wellington. 56.— Whitchurch ( County). - For stealing, 7th inst., from his lodgings, a pair of blue cloth trousers, grey stripes, black metal buttons, stamped " Our own make"— ARTHUR GILL, age 31, height 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, cut scar bridge of nose; dress, old dark jacket and vest, dark cord trousers, dark cap, blue front and collar, black tie, supposed wearing the stolen trousers and new Army boots. Has served in the Army; a native of Shrewsbury. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lucas, Whitchurch. SOMERSE TSHIRE. 57.— Somerton ( County^.— For leaving his wife and family chargeable to the Langport Union — STEPHEN DAVIS, age about 37, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slightly round shoulders, complexion dark, hair dark brown, moustache light, eyes hazel, bow- legged, limps, right thumb deformed; dress, dark tweed coat and vest, light trousers, plaid cap, laoe boots. A haulier; native of Isle of Brewers, Somerset. Warrant issued. A reward of £ 2 will be paid by the Guardians of the Langport Union for the arrest of Davis. Information to Supt. Attwood, Somerton. SUSSEX ( East). 58.— Brighton ( Borough).— For stealing a lady's gold watch and chain ( recovered)— ANNIE CHARD, age about 23, height about 5 ft. 2 in., slight build, oomplexion dark, hair dark; dress, dark grey coat and skirt, white sailor hat, black ribbon. Takes situation as domestic servant, and then absconds with jewellery. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton. 59.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing ( bailee), 4th inst., 2 ladies' silver watches ( re- covered)— JOHN SILVER, a Jew, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 4 in., hair ( cut very short) and moustache ( sometimes waxed at ends) black; dress, blue lounge suit, cap, black canvas shoes. A race follower, has been employed as a fish fryer. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Eastbourne. WESTMORLAND. 60.— Kendal 1 County).— For stealing ( bailee), 6th inst., £ 3, at Ambleside— JOHN WILLIAMS, age 25, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion dark, rather Ion? face, hair ( inclined to curly) dark brown, small moustache dark, slight limp, supposed right leer. 1 foot slightly deformed and leg wasting from disease; dress, dark blue jacket and vest, blue overall trousers, red silk neckerchief, cap, Blucher boots. A traction engine driver, generally for shows. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Notman, Kendal. TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1908. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued-) - YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 61. • Pocklington ( County).— For embezzl- ing £ 4 Is. 3d.— THOMAS COGGAN alias THOMAS GIBSON, age 53, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) brown, mous- tache light brown, very small hands, long fingers, walks erect, fond of company, addicted to drink. An overseer for the parish of Barmby, formerly a schoolmaster at Althorpe, near Doncaster. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Stephenson, Pocklington. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 62. Pontefract { County).— For stealing, be- tween 9th and 10th inst., at Cutsyke, a black jacket suit, velvet collar; 1 pair grey worsted stock- inps; 1 silk handkerchief, red and black flowered pattern; 1 cotton muffler, Paisley pattern — A MAN, age 48, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, hair and heavy moustache dark brown, one prominent tooth upper jaw; dress, dark mixture suit, black cap, light lace boots, supposed wearing stolen silk handkerchief. Information to Supt. Hollis, Pontefract. 63.- Barnsley ( County). — GEORGE SPENCER, Office No. 1053- 08, Case No. 33, 7th inst., not now wanted. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. ANGLESEY. 64.— Menai Bridge ( County).— Committed for trial at Beaumaris Quarter Sessions, 21st October, 1908, charged with countinghousebreak- ing— ALBERT EDWARDS, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes blue, " E. H." right forearm, rose, thistle, and shamrock right wrist, scar on forehead and nose, 1 upper tooth missing; dress, brown jacket, dark trousers, black cap, old lace boots. States he is a native of Berew, Montgomeryshire, and that he left the South Wales Borderers about 3 years ago. Information to Inspector Jones, Menai Bridge. BEDFORDSHIRE. 65.— Bedford ( Borough).— Remanded, charged with false pretences— HARRY THOMPSON, age 23, height 4 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown. In possession of a bicycle, 22 in. frame, racing pattern, 4 in. head, sloping top tube, curved handle bars, 26 by in. wheels, plated rims, " The Conway, Harchills' Tyre" on back wheel, " The Droylsden Tyre" front wheel, inverted lever brakes, black steel mudguards with front extension, Perry's § in. chain, £ in. pitch, rubber pedals, Demon lamp, " B. B. B." saddle, Bir- mingham ( supposed stolen). From papers found in his possession he appears to have visited different towns in all parts of the country, where he has obtained orders for goods and received deposits on presenting a card, " Shopkeepers' Direct Supply Co., Ltd., Newington Butts, London, S. E. A, Brooke, representative," thereon. Information to the Chief Constable, Bedford. ESSEX. 66. — Chelmsford ( County). — Remanded, charged with stealing, 18th inst., a pair of boots — ROSE CARROLL, alias CLARK, age 33, height 5 ft. 2£ in., rather stout build, complexion sallow, oval face, hair very dark, eyes grey; dress, black bodice and skirt, blue woollen shawl ( worn over head). A tramp. States she is a native of Birmingham. Believed to have been in an Inebriates Home, and supposed previously con- victed. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford.'. 67. -— D U n m O W ( County). — Committed for trial at the Chelmsford Quarter Sessions, October next, charged with indecent assault— JOSEPH GOSLING, age 38, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion dark, oval face, hair ( bald on top) dark brown, eyes brown, prominent nose, bad feet; dress, 2 jackets and vest, old white trousers, heavy boots, both cut across toes. A tramp; supposed a native of Tendring, Essex. States he has been convicted for begging. Information to Supt. Barnard, Dunmow. MONTGOMER YSHIRE. 68.— Newtown ( County).— Charged with larceny ( person)— WILLIAM ALLPORT, age 20, height 5 ft. o in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, abscess mark left cheek bone, scar about 1 in. long above right eye; dress, dark clothes, light boots, much worn. A labourer; native of Warrington. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Newtown. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 69.— JX Division.— 12th inst., a miniature photograph of a lady, set with pearls; 6 gold pins, set in platinum ( 1 seit about 5 diamonds in cluster; 1 set diamonds, circular pattern; 1 do., bar pattern; 1 set single pearl; 1 set black pearl and diamond cluster; 1 set turquoise and diamond); 1 gold cigarette case, crest, lion holding a bushed of wheat, motto, " Nil Desperandum "; 1 gold keyless haLf- hunter watch, crest, lion holding a bushel of wheat, motto, " Nil Desperandum " on outer case, " From Father and Mother, March 4th, 1905," engraved on inside case; 1 silver cigarette case, " P. G." thereon; 1 silver match box, " P. M. G., 13th April, 1903," thereon; 1 purple jacket suit, " Tom Brown, 48, Conduit Street, 6- 1- 08," on tab and inside waist of trousers; 1 pair serge trousers, " Tom Brown, 48, Conduit Street, 6- 1- 08" inside waist. 70.— c Division.— 7th inst., 3 pins( l pearl and 2 diamonds on bar; 1 large diamond surrounded with small emeralds; 1 heart shape turquoise surrounded small diamonds); 2 dress studs, set pearls, size of small pea, gold back; 1 pair round gold sleeve links, white enamel round edge, smoky pearl fronts set turquoise in centre of each; 3 waistcoat buttons, mother- o'- pearl, gold cross stitch in centre; 1 15 ct. gold cigarette case, " M. D. E. L." in raised gold wire monogram left hand corner, concave; 1 long curb pattern key chain; 5 small chains on end for keys; 1 gold tele- scopic pencil case, " Percy Edwards" thereon; 1 gold pocket knife, 2 blades; 1 18 ct. gold match box, " Monte de Lissa " engraved thereon; 1 silver sovereign purse ( round), 2 sovereigns, dated 1872 and 1900 let in top and bottom of purse; 1 silver stamn box, long shape, 3 compartments. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. A YRSHIRE. Il— Turnbury ( County) — llth inst., a diamond and pearl bracelet, containing 3 large pearls, and 2 small diamonds, clasp defective, small safety chain attached. Information to Supt. Ross, Ayr. BEDFORDSHIRE. 72. - Bed fo r d ( Borough).— 4th inst., a " Triumph Standard " bicycle, Scotts tyres, Middle- more saddle, 25 in. frame, black enamelled, plated rims— By A MAN, age about 19, height about 5 ft. 9 in. Had the appearance of a labourer. Information to the Chief Constable, Bedford. CHESHIRE. 73.— Runcorn ( County). — 17th inst, a lady's gold watch, No. 116407, " T. Russell & Son, Liver- pool," on works; 1 do. gold locket, heart shape; 1 do. 9 ct. gold chain; 1 gold brooch, set pearls and rubies; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold ring, set 3 rubies and 2 diamonds; 2 do. handkerchiefs, marked " L." Information to Supt. Ennion, Runcorn. ESSEX. H — Epping ( County).— nth inst., a 5 h. p. motor cycle, L. C. 4680, transfer, " Leda Binks, Nottingham" on engine, black enamelled, Palmer cord tyres, 2\ in., 26 in. wheels, upturned handle bars, free engine clutch, pan seat, chain belt, Lacoste coil, Prested accumulators, acetylene gas lamp, tool bag containing tools and voltmeter. Information to Supt. Laver, Epping. 75 — Southend- on- Sea ( County).— nth inst., a lady's gold keyless half- hunter watch, plain case, maker, " Benson," No. 136904, " Maud Royde Smith," engraved inside front case; 1 gold chain with enamelled fish pendant attached. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend. ISLE OF WIGHT. 76 .— Newport ( County).— 2nd inst., a lady's H. M. S. Indomitable, a gold watch, initials " P. A. W." engraved thereon; 1 platinum and gold chain, links in rows of 4 each; 1 gold matoh box, flat, egg shape; 1 gold pencil case. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Newport. KENT. 77- — Ramsgate ( Borough). — 6th inst., a lady's old- fashioned valuable half hoop gold ring, set 5 green stones and small diamonds in coronet setting, centre stone largest. Information to the Chief Constable, Ramsgate. LINCOLNSHIRE. 78.— Spilsby ( County).— 15th inst., at Skeg- I ness, a lady's gold watch, No. 121021; 1 long gold chain with oval locket containing hair of 2 shades; 1 gold curb bracelet, gold padlock attached; 1 gold ring, flat, set 2 small diamonds and ruby in centre; 1 aiamond cluster ring consisting of 9 diamonds, centre one slightly larger— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 27, to 30, height about 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair long, oiled and brushed close to head, black, moustache and eyes dark, slightly knock- kneed, foreign accent, may be a Frenchman; dress, light drab colour suit, white straw sailor hat, broad band, blue tie and gold win, patent leather goloshed boote, wearing brown kid gloves, gold ring left little finger, a lady's gold watch chain from each vest pocket, and a lady's semi- hunter watch. In possession of a bicycle (" Coventry Triumph"), nearly new, 24 in. frame, 3- speed gear, large bell, grip brake, bright rims; and visiting cards, " E. J. Panton, 34 Torrington Square, London. W. C.," thereon. Information to Supt. Marshall, Spilsby. OXFORDSHIRE. 79.— Watlington ( County).— 15th inst., by burglary, at War borough, a dark grey reefer coat, 3 outside pockets, 1 inside, thickly padded on shoulders, " Field, Hawkins < fc Ponkin" on tab; 1 vest, lined blue stripes on white ground, large size, ail nearly new; 1 small white handle table knife, Maple, Tottenham Court Road, maker; 1 small reversible screw driver, 1 ft. long, ^ in. wide, flat handle, nearly new. Information to Supt. Hope, Watlington. 80.— oXford ( City).— 7th or 8th inst., a lady's " Rudge- Whitworth" bicycle, No. 40792, black en- amelled, usual parts plated, raised handle bars, roller brakes, metal gear case, 28 in. wheels, plated rims, bell and saddle bag attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Oxford. RADNORSHIRE. 81. — Penybont ( County).— 16th inst., by housebreaking, at Nantymustyn Cwmdanddwr, a silver watch, steel knob on top to open case; 1 white metal chain; and £ 12 7s. 6d.— Sup- posed by A MAN, age about 34, height about 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair and moustache black, abscess mark on right side of chin, fresh cut right index finger; dress, old black jacket and vest with brown marks thereon, old striped trousers, old boots. A tramping labourer. Information to the Chief Constable, Penybont. SUSSEX ( East). H2.— Easi iirtnsteau { County).— Between 8th and 10th inst., by olhcebreaking, at St. John's, Withyham, 1 bricklayer's trowel, 12 in. long, " T. A. ' on shank; 1 ebony spirit level, 12 in. long, " W. H. T." scratched thereon; 1 red stained or polished wood do., li in. wide, 8 in. long, brass plate on top, " J. Brooks" stamped thereon; 1 ebony do., 9 in. long, brass corners and top; 1 brass centre bob, steel pin, " 5/ 6" and " W. H. T." stamped thereon; 1 boxwood 4- fold rule, brass bound, " W. H. T." stamped thereon. Information to Supt. Anscombe, East Grinstead. 83.- Brighton ( Borough).— During the last month, a diamond marquise ring; 1 5- stone diar mond half- hoop ring, claw setting, 1 stone miss- ing; 1 cluster diamond brooch, crown or claw setting, gold safety chain attached; 1 very line silver chain with an old- fashioned Parisienne pen- dant attached; a part of a gold watch chain, 2 long links let into each other with 2 small links, and twisted link in between; 1 gold chased pencil case: 1 silver card case, chased, gilt inside; 1 small silver match box, chased, small ring at top ; 1 thin twisted gold neckchain, gold cross attached; 1 pair field glasses, bound black leather, black rims worn slightly, showing brass, " Eight lens"' printed in white letters between front sights; 1 round gold old- fashioned brooch, chased; 1 pearl necklace, silver medallion attached; 1 lady's gold watch, key winding, gold dial, gold hands, chased back, initials " B. B." thereon: 1 small gold brooch, set pearls; 1 silver carriage clock, about 3i in. high, 2J in. wide, handle at top; 1 gold safety pin brooch, set opal in centre, 2 pins; 1 silver box, 5 or 6 in. long, about 1J in. wide, 5 animals em- bossed on top; 1 diamond brooch, shape of an anchor and cable, the anchor set with large stones and the cable small stones; 1 pair single stone dia- mond earrings, clasp fastening; 1 open face gold watch, white dial, black hands, plain back, maker Benson, No. 57894; 1 gold demi- hunter keyless watch, maker Dent, London, monogram on back believed to be " A. M. A."; 1 gold spider brooch, set pearls, ruby eves, 3 flies attached with gold chain; 1 gold oval brooch, made from earrings; 1 lady's gold triple ring, 3 rows of diamonds and rubies, set alternately: 1 small gold neckchain, chased gold locket attached ; 1 malacca cane stick, horn handle ( crook), silver band, space for initials thereon. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1908 PROPERTY RECOVERED. BUCKINGHA MS HIRE. si — High Wycombe ( Borough).— Bicycle amps, etc., Case No 65, 14th inst., and thief arrested. CHESHIRE. 85. — Macclesfield ( County). - Jewelleiy, Case No. 66, 14th inst., except 2 silver salt spoons, 6 plated tea spoons, 1 silver mustard pot, 1 plated salver ( small), 1 brass preserving pan, 1 white coat and skirt, and thieves arrested. KENT. 86.— Dover ( Borough).— Bicycle, Case No. 75, 24th ult. LINCOLNSHIRE. 87.— Sleaford ( County).— Bicycle, Case No. 75, 7th inst. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 88.— Beverley ( Borough).— Tenor horn, Case No. 70, 14 th inst. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 89.— N Division.— 14th inst., a bright bay gelding, 6 years, 15 hands, 4 black points, white soot on back, skin rubbed off top off side hip, no hair back of off side ear, turn down brush mane, short tail, docked, shod all round, in good con- dition. 90— T Division.— 7th inst., a dark chestnut gelding pony, 13 hands, aged 5 years, long tail, medium mane, shod all round. Recently broken to harness, blaze down face, 1 hind fetlock white, scar rubbed left shoulder, arch neck, deep fore- quarters, rather light behind, side clips to hind shoes. In good condition. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANIMALS, & c., RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 91 .— N Division.— Mare, Case No. 57, 7th inst. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND BRFCONSHIRE. 92.— Brynmawr ( County).— 30th ult., killed on the Ystradfellte Water Works — GEORGE LANCASTER, age 75, length 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fair, square features, hair and whiskers grey, very quiet disposition. A carpenter; sup- posed a native of Carlisle. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Brynmawr. CA MB RIDGES HI RE. 93.— Castle Hill ( County).— 17th inst., hilled on the railway at Shelford— A MAN, age ahout 40, length 5 ft 8 or 9 in., hair and eyes brown, clean shaved, well spoken ; dress, dark jacket suit, light brown bowler hat, narrow brim, green tie, stand up collar, " H. Harper, 43 " over ' 155 " in marking ink thereon, merino pants, " Mountfords Unshrinkable Underwear" thereon, pale pink striped shirt, " T. E. Snowden, Leicester " thereon, leather braces, bla k socks, light lace boots. Appearance op a clerk. Last seen on the road at Saffron Walden, 17th inst. Inquest adjourned till lst prox Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Castle Hill. APPREHENSIONS. 94.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office.— ARTHUR SADLER, Office No. 3308- 98, Tabular Form, 3rd ult. 95.— Metropolitan Police District, K Division.— ROBERT WEST, Case No. 1, 10th ult. 96.— Ayrshire, Ayr ( County).— JOSEPH SOUTHALL, Offiee No. 240- 05, Case No. 39, 10th ult., at Cardiff, for officebreaking, as William Riley. 97. — Derbyshire, Derby ( County). — FRANK GILBERT, Office No. 1585- 05, Case No. 19, 24th ult., at Burford, for larceny, as George Robinson. 98 - Essex, Epping ( County).— HENRY BARNES, Office No. 1454- 98, Case No. 23, lst May last. 99. — Essex, Southend - on - Sea ( County).— HILDA MITCHELL, Case No. 25, 8th November, 1907. 100— Hampshire, Aldershot ( County). — JOHN NORMAN, Case No. 28, 14th inst., and bicycle recovered. 101. — Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Borough).— CHARLES LILLE Y, Case No. 28, 10th ult. 102.— H a mp s hir e , Southampton ( Borough).— EDWARD WEST, Office No. 1927- 98, Case No, 16, 13th March last, at Warwick, for burg- lary, as William Stiney. 103 — Hertfordshire, Hitchin ( County), — JOHN CRAWLEY and ARTHUR HOYE, Case No. 29, 17th April, 190*. 104. — Kent, Canterbury ( County). - HARRY FOAD, Case No. 32, 20th December, 1907 105.— Lincolnshire, Grimsby ( Borough) — JOHN RICHARDSON, Office No 663- 05, Case No. 26, 5th June last, at Warwick, for burglary, as George Clarke. 106.— Monmouthshire, A b e r g a - venny ( County).— J. LEWIS THOMAS, Case No. 27, 15th May, 1908, and bicycle recovered. 107 - Sussex ( East), Uckfield ( County). — ARCHIBALD MARTIN PETTITT, Case No. 53, 14th inst. 108.— Suss e x ( East), Hastings ( Borough). — NELSON SESSIONS and JAMES DONOVAN, Case No. 37, 5th June, 1908, and com- mitte I for trial. 109— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Barnsley ( County) — ROBERT PEDLEY, Case No. 57, 14th inst. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSION SOUGHT. HAMPSHIRE. 110 — Southampton ( Borough).— For steal- ing- a Railway Warrant and 2 money orders ( forg- ing signature and cashing orders for £ 120)— BENJAMIN ERNEST FORROW, age 21, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown, left foot deformed, limps; dress, dark tweed suit, black bowler hat. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. PROPERTY STOLEN. ESSEX. Ill— Southend - on - Sea ( County).— 19th inst., a silver English lever watch, maker, Potts & Sons, Leeds; 1 gold curb chain, gold match box, gold cigar cutter, and gold life pass for the Midland Railway, attached (" J. P. Young" engraved inside case and on match box). Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. SUSSEX ( East). 112 — East Grinstead ( County). 17th inst., bv housebreaking, an electro- plated canteen service, consisting of:— 12 dessertspoons; 2 gravy do.; 6 table do.; 1 mustard do.; 6 salt do.; 6 egg do.; 6 tea do.; 1 sugar do.; 1 pair sugar tongs; 1 soup ladle; 2 sauce do.; 2 pickle forks; 12 dessert do.; 12 table do.; all " Queen" pattern, " P." thereon; 12 dessert knives; 12 table do.; 1 butter do.; 2 game carving forks; 2 large do.; 2 silver pepper boxes, plain, egg shape; 2 silver serviette rings; 1 silver fish slice and fork, ivory handles, supposed " Elkington & Co." thereon; 1 black marble striking clock, about 18 ins. wide, 15 ins. high, oval top, brass figured dial, maker, Oldfield, Liverpool; 12 electro- pla/ ted dessert knives and forks, pearl handles, knotted; 12 do. fish knives and forks, ivory handles; 1 electro- plated tea not: 1 do. sugar basin; 1 do. cream jug: 1 do. entree dish; 1 do. hot water jug ( all plain pattern, band of 5 rings around each articled. Information to Supt. Anscombe, East Grinstead. APPREHENSIONS. 113.- Metropolitan Police District, K Division.— FREDERICK IIICI1A RDS, alias RICHES, Office No. 225- 07, Case No. 4, 17th ult. 114. Oxfordshire, Burford ( County). — FRANCIS HENRY PARKER, Case No. 49, 14th inst. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending August 15th, 1908, with the result, etc. Divisions , Office concerned. No. NAME. Sentence. Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. R. 1855- - 04 X. 1972- - 07 D, N, S, Y. S, Y. 3318- 2 - 99 - 99 H. 589- - 97 8. T, V, W X. G. H. 796 1093 - 00 - 01 E, 3071 02 CAIN, SIMON CUTTING, JOSEPH HALL, GEORGE JAMES, WILLIAM MCCARTHY, JOHN SMYTHE, WALTER SULLIVAN, MICHAEL WILSON, JOHN I <* ay ( licence for- feited Fined 40S. 7 years p. s. and 3 j ears supn. 10 years p. s. and 4 years supn. 23 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 3 years p. s. and 2 years supn. lo months b. l. 12th Aug., N. L. Sess. 101 h Aug., Brentford P. Sess Uth Aug., N. L. Sess. 8th Aug., Middlesex Sess. 11th Aug., N. L. Sess. 12th Aug, S. W. P. Ct. 11th Aug , N. L. Sess. 11th Aug., N. L. Sets. P. of C. Act ( foiling tc report) Furious driving Burglary Housebreaking Larcery ( person) Failing to report Larceny ( van) Laiceny • lamf Name Same Name Same Name Same Name • tame Name Same Name •< ame Name ALFRED JOHNSON PC. Hemmings, 476A; also P. C. Goddard, 3.1. D., R. P. C. Coles, 340X ; also P. C. Silletto, 686X. P. C. Pawlyn, 577S ; also P. C. Hood, 69VR. Local Insp. Neil ; also P. S. Goodchild, C. I. D.. Y. P. C. Gray, 378G: alto P. C. Ratliff C. I. D., G. P. S. Harvey. C. I. D., V ; also P. C. Stevens, 333Y. P. C. Smith, 257H ; also P. C. Walker, 179E. P. C. Wilkin, 163C ; also P. C. Hawkins, C. I. D, C LONDON: PRMTED Hh ItAiEsrr's Srvrio* B » r Orno. « v J. J. KBLIHER 4 Do., 32, New BAIDOE STRRKT, 0.0.; 33, KIN. WILLIAM STREST, B. C.; IN MAKSHALSRA WORM, 8. K.