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Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all case's where a reward is off ered, the ndme and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. fi. 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. 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The attention of Chief Constables is called to the following, with regard to the re- transmission of copies of the POLICE GAZETTE: — " Postage should be prepaid at the ordinary rate for printed matter on all copies of this GAZETTE sent by post within the United King- dom, except such as are despatched in proper course from a Metropolitan Government Office, or from the Publishing Office of the GAZETTE. Copies sent abroad should be prepaid at the rate of a halfpenny for every two ounces." APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT l — Convict Supervision Office.— CHARLES SPICER, Office No. 2321- 01, Tabular Form, 7th July, 1908, not now wanted. 2.— Convict Supervision Office.— For failing to report— Licence- holder AMY " WAT- SON, alias BURCH, EVANS, WALTERS, and MARY REYNOLDS, Office No. 2481- 02, age 35, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown,, eyes brown, mole on right eyebrow and each cheek, scar left wrist. A servant; native of Ireland. Sentenced at North London Sessions, Hth August, 1903, to 3| years penal servitude and 2 years supervision for larceny. Liberated on 2nd licence, 16th ult., which expires 3rd February, 1909. a d 22. May be dealt with where found. 8.— Q Division.— For stealing ( servant), a canvas bag, containing an 18 ct. gold cigarette case; 1 lady's gold watch, monogram " M. W." and a half lion's head thereon; 1 18 ct. gold hunter watch; 2 gold chains ( 1 double albert, with £ 2 piece and charm attached, 2 Jewish initials in centre; 1 lady's long fine link pattern); 7 gold rings ( 2 half- hoop diamond, set 5 stones, stone at end of one missing; 1 single stone diamond; 1 with small chain and American dollar piece at- tached; 1 lover's knot; 1 signet, monogram, " S. W. P. B." thereon; 1 marquise, set 19 dia- monds); 1 diamond cluster pendant; 1 half moon diamond brooch, small chain and safety pin at- tached ; 1 French gold bracelet, set 3 diamonds, 2 blue stones— A WOMAN ( supposed BECKY LEWINE), a Polish Jew, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion pale, hair black, eyes dark brown, speaks good English, quiet spoken; dress, blue costume, blue straw hat, trimmed blue roses, shoes. A domestic servant. 4.— E Division.— For obtaining £ 18 2s. 9d„ by a worthless bill of lading— G. MALOT ( sup- posed an Italian), age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, gesticulates when talking; dress, dark suit, fawn colour Chesterfield overcoat, black hard felt hat, carried an umbrella. May be found in fruit markets. Stated he was a dried fruit merchant of Bordeaux, that he had forwarded a quantity of fruit, & c., to be sold on commission, produced a bill of lading ( worthless), purporting to relate to the goods, and that the freightage had been paid by him. Warrant issued. 5.— L Division.— For forging and uttering a postal money order for £ 8 17s. 2d.— T. SYMONS, age 28, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair light, aquiline nose, scar on bridge; dress, blue double- breasted coat, blue trousers and vest, brass buttons, peak cap, gold crown and anchor on front, turn down collar, bow tie ( naval petty officer's uniform). 6.— W Division.— For obtaining £ 50 by false pretences— HENRY SMITH, age about 38, height 5 ft. 10 in., oomplexion fresh, hair light; wearing blue Melton overcoat, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. 7.— X Division.— For conspiring to defraud — EDWARD ALCOCK, age 36, height 5 ft. 61 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes blue, carries his head forward : dress, dark grey overcoat, dark jacket suit, black hard felt hat. A native of Wantage, Berks. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 8.— Reading ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, 11th inst., at Pangbourne, a lady's gold ring, set 2 diamonds and 3 sapphires; 1 gold chain locket; 1 coil imitation pearls; 1 small rolled gold bangle; 1 chain of red coral beads ; 3 brooches, set brilliants; 1 silver lever watch, " G. K. F." en- graved on outside case— HERBERT — age 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion and hair dark, red speck side of nose, right side of face slightly blotched ; dress, brown jacket and cap, light fancy vest, small flowers on front, navy blue trousers, brown boots, carrying gloves. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, County Police, Reading. CHESHIRE. 9.— Crewe ( County).— For frequenting fat stock sale, and stealing ( person) a £ 10 Bank of England note, No. * 41260; 2 blank cheques, Nos. S 14674 and S 14675, on Manchester and District Banking Co., Ltd., amalgamated with the Lan- caster Banking Co., Ltd., Barrow- in- Furness— A MAN, age about 50. height 5 ft. 10 in. to 6 ft., good build, weight about 17 stones, complexion fresh, large nose, hair brown, splav feet: dress, dark over- coat, light trousers, hard felt hat, leather - watch guard, steel link in centre, carried a stick. ( See Ca. se No. 49.) Warrant issued. 10.— Crewe ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— DAVID BENNETT, age 23, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, clean shaved, black pimples right cheek bone, one over each eye, of Jewish appearance; dress, dark striped suit, tight fitting trousers, new broad pattern tie, hard felt hat, lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. 11 — Dukinfield ( County.— For obtaining £ 1 4s. by false pretences, 11th ins*., by representing that a piece of linoleum was double the measure- ment it actually was— PETER ASPINALL, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 5 in., slight bnild, complexion fresh, hair brown: dress, brown suit, can. lace boots. A native of Preston, Lanes. He travels the country hawking oilcloth and linoleum with a dark brown horse and a light trap, painted dark colour. " Peter Aspinall, SHockport," painted thereon. Well known in Lancashire. Warrant issued. Information to Snpt. Croghan. Dukinfield. 12 — Hazel Grove ( County).— For embezzl- ing £ 1 6s. at High Lane. Marple, between 19th ult. and 12th inst,— GEORGE RICHARDSON", age 50, height 5 ft. S or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning orey) and moustache brown ; dress, long brown overcoat, grey jacket, cord vest with sleeves, grev tweed trousers, grey cap, composition collar, strong lace boots. A cab driver or ostler- native of High Lane. Maxple. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Dutton, Hazel Grove. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, iyu « . APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— 13.— Liscard ( County).— For deserting their - wives and families, leaving them chargeable to the Birkenhead U man— WILLIAM SUMMERS- GILL, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes grey, heart, anchor, star, " W. S.," and " E. M. N." left forearm; dress, blue suit. A ship's cook; native of Seacombe. Has been employed on a liner trading between Man- chester and New York.— GEORGE GARTLAND, age 35, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, ship and lighthouse right fore- Arm, ring right middle finger, 2 Dragoon trum- peters left forearm, clasped hands and heart left wrist. A seafaring man; native of Seacombe. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. McHale, Liscard. 14.— Macclesfield ( Borough).— For obtain- ing food and lodgings by false pretences, between 30th ult. and 7th inst.— HAROLD E. STEVEN- SON, age 25, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, Wellington nose; drees, dark mixture jacket suit, black hard hat, lace boots. A clerk; native of Macclesfield. Represented that he was a, reporter on the Manchester Guardian. Has served in the Welsh Fusiliers. May have r © - enlisted. Ab- sconded 9th inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Macclesfield. ESSEX. 15.— Brentwood ( County).— For embezzling £ 1 Is. 4d.— WILLIAM KING, age 22, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache very dark; dress, blue serge suit, dark grey cap. A milkman; believed a native of Hackney. Was an inmate of the Hackney Board • of Guardians' Training Schools at Brentwood till September, 1901. Warrant issued. 16.— Brentwood ( County). — For stealing ( bailee) 13s. 6d.— ERNEST BRUCE, alias ERNIE STUBBS, age 24, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, round shoulders, complexion fresh, rather thin face, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, may be clean shaved; dress, rusty blue suit, shabby genteel appearance. An ex- Postman; native of Mountnessing. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Marden, Brentwood. 17.- Southend'on- Sea ( County). — For embezzlement— CHARLES DICKS, age 22, height about 5 ft. 2 in., slight build, complexion fresh, round face, hair light, eyes blue, stoops slightly when walking; dress, dark mixture tweed jacket suit, grey overcoat, mixture cap. A butcher's assistant; native of Holloway, London. Absconded 15th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. IK.— Southminster ( County). - THOMAS - BARKER, Case No. 17, 27th ult., not now wanted. 21.— Southampton ( Borough).— For main" tenance arrears and costs— ALFRED EDWARD BAILEY, age 31, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light, eyes hazel, " Rose" and" E. Bailey" right forearm, " Jennie O'Dale " left forearm. A hawker. Warrant issued. 22.— Southampton ( Borough).— For fortune telling— — LEE, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion and hair very dark, large prominent eyes; dress, long drab colour ulster coat, black skirt and hat, black . silk scarf, may be wearing a black three- quarter cape. A gipsy. Usually carries a wicker basket containing combs, & c., and visits domestic servants. Lives in a caravan painted dark green, windows lighter green, " J. Lee " thereon. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. KENT. 2d.— Sevenoaks ( County). - For stealing, 12th inst., a blue mixture jacket and vest; 1 pair blue mixture trousers, red stripe; 1 black ve6t, white spots, double breasted; 1 blue and white Oxford shirt; 2 ties; 1 polo collar; 1 pair dark brown socks; 1 pair patent leather Lace boots, size 7; 1 green cloth hat, " Walter Bernard, German St., W." inside— WALTER REEVES, age 20, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, basket of flowers and snake tat- tooed on chest, woman's head left forearm; wear- ing the stolen clothes. A native of Derby. A deserter from the 2nd Royal Irish Rifles. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Taylor, Sevenoaks. LANUa^ HlHt.. 24.— PreSCOt ( County).— For tailing to report - Licence- holder WALTER GILLIBRAND, alias DAVID SCAR1SBR1CK, Office No. 1235- 08, age 31, height 4 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar left eyebrow, 2 moles back of neck classified as weak- minded. A native of Prescot. Sentenced at Northampton Assizes, 14th Novem- ber, 1904, to 5 years penal servitude for arson ( stack). Licensed 12th August, 1908. e 555. May be dealt with where found. Information to Supt. Baxendale, Prescot. 25.— Warrington ( Borough).— For embezzl- ing £ 98 4s. 6d.— ROBERT R. BLACK, age about 46, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., good build, complexion fresh, high cheek bones, broad features, moustache dark sandy; dress, dark overcoat and trousers, dark soft tweed hat. A theatrical manager, formerly a solicitor. He booked from Manchester to Holyhead, Hth inst., supposed en route for Ireland. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, \ YTarrington. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 19. — Bristol ( City).— For stealing, 28th ult., a light weight motor bicycle, marked " N. S. U." on tank at side, identification plate, " F. J. 67," a particularly small machine, in good condition— — SMITH, age about 30, height 5 ft. 2 in., hair And moustache light brown; dress, green mackin- tosh, tweed cap, black puttie leggings and boots. In possession of a motor driver's licence, in name of Harry Sidney Miller, issued at Bristol. He called at the shop of the Quadrant Cycle Company and stated he wanted to purchase a motor bicycle, he was shown one, obtained permission to try it, and rode away. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 20.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For stealing, 10th inst., a plain gold bangle, plain gold heart thereon; 1 lady's plain gold ring, " Mizpah " there- on; 1 do. gold dress ring, set 5 salmon coloured stones; 1 do., pearl in centre ( diamond shape), turquoise each side; 1 silver ring, set 3 pearls in centre, 3 blue stones each side; 1 small gold cross; 1 lady's silver brooch, half moon shape, surrounded with brilliants; 1 do. heavy long gold guard; 1 gold curb albert, spade guinea attached— TWO MEN ( lst, age about 50, height 5 ft. 6 or grey) dark, clean shaved; wearing dark overcoat, light motor cap. 2nd, age about 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair believed dark; wearing dark overcoat, motor cap or hard felt hat). They engaged rooms at a boarding house and represented that they were employed by a London firm doing electrical work in the Dockyard here. One man engaged the occupier in conversation while the other stole the above articles. Information to the Chief Constable, Portsmouth. LINCOLNSHIRE. 26.— Lincoln ( City).— For failing to report— Licence- holder HARRY WILSON, alias HAR- VEY, HOLT, RUSSELL, ARMSTRONG, WALKER, GRAHAM, and CAREW, an Irish- man, Office No. 2706- 02, age 64, height 5 ft. 8£ in., complexion fresh, hair grey ( bald), eyes brown, scar right of nose, tumour right of neck; dress, grey suit, grey overcoat, red tie, cap, and gaiters. A journalist. Sentenced at Lincoln Quarter Sessions, 21st February, 1905, to 5 years penal servitude for false pretences. Licensed 21st ult. Q a f 192. Has been convicted at Northamp- ton, Leicester, Chester, Newcastle, Worcester, Leeds, Dover, and Warwick. May be dealt with where found. Information to the Chief Constable, Lincoln. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 27. — Peterborough ( Liberty of). — For stealing a lady's gold watch and chain, gold key and locket attached; 1 pearl and turquoise brooch; 1 gold brooth, diamond shape, pearl in centre; 1 gold ring, set pearls; 1 silver locket and chain— CAPTAIN HADLEIGH ( supposed false), age 50 to 55, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., clean shaved; dress, dark grey jacket and knickerbockers, fancy vest, green shade, dark grey overcoat, lace boots. He hires motor cars, calls upon persons and offers to purchase houses and estates; also obtains clothing from local tradesmen. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Blackman, Peterborough. NO TTINGHA MS HI RE. 28.— Nottingham ( City).— For obtaining, by false pretences ( 3 charges), between 21st and 27th ult., a double- barrelled gun, steel barrels, " Jack- son, Gunmaker," on rib, " No. 45,398" thereon; 1 18 ot. gold Swiss split centre second chrono- graph watch, No. 3061; Bryan's Dictionary of Painters, 5 Vols., and a History of Engraving— Licence- holder HENRY FRANCIS HAMILTON, alias THOMAS FRANCIS WILKINSON HAM- ILTON, HENRY WYNDHAM FORTESCUE, HENRY FRANCIS GORDON NAPIER, " Db. GRANT and DOUGLAS," Office No. 3685- 97 ( ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR 90, Figure 14), Case No. 103, 20th ult. and Tabular Form, 4th inst., age 64, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, beard and moustache, has a fleshy growth on lower lip; may be wearing frock ooat and silk hat or brown check jacket suit, carries an umbrella in black casie. He came to Nottingham, 18th ult., took private apartments in the suburbs, called on tradesmen, and by representing that he was a retired doctor from Sussex with means, obtained the above goods, and left 28th ult. , Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Nottingham. SHROPSHIRE. 29.— Oswestry ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 10th inst.— — JONES, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 9 in., good build, complexion fresh, rather long features, thick upper lip, sores thereon, large forehead, wrinkled, hair light, clean shaved, eyes blue, piec « broken off one front tooth, Welsh accent; dress, dark brown jacket, blue plaid vest, grey breeches, brown leather leggings, light blue or green cap with dark stripes, heavy nailed boots, light colour leather watch guard, buckle fastener and a lady's silver watch. Had with him a light colour mackintosh, cycle cap, and a bicycle. He stated he belonged to the Farmers' Association, took lodgings for him- self and another man, who would join him the following day; talked a good deal of Wales, and said he had served in the Army. Absconded 11th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hamlet, Oswestry. STAFFORDSHIRE. 30. — Longton ( County).— For stealing, 8th inst., 2 horses ( recovered)— BERNARD FOSTER, alias WILLIAM BELL, age 23, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes brown, scar left cheek bone; dress, drab New- market overcoat ( much worn), dark trousers ( sup- posed cord), dark muffler, cap and clogs. A carter; native of Normacot, Longton. May be found in company of low horse dealers or hawkers of earthenware. Warrant issued. 31.— Longton ( County).— For non- payment of £ 6 5s. maintenance arrears— ALFRED DAVIES, alias ALFRED HALL, age 44, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue. A colliery fireman or collier. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. SUSSEX ( East). 82.— Hastings ( Borough).— For larceny ( ser- vant)— ALBERT VICTOR SMITH, age 21, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes dark, clean shaved; dress, greenish suit and cap. A butcher. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WEST LOTHIAN. 38.— Linlithgow ( County).— For embezzling £ 127 10a— JOHN WILSON, age 65, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., small face, hair ( bald on top), beard ( closely cropped) and heavy moustache grey, eyes ( left weak and watery) grey, walks erect, smart appearance; dress, black three- quarter length over- coat, velvet collar, black morning coat, grey vest and trousers with dark stripes, black bow tie, light lace boots. A cashier; native of Glasgow. Has been in America and South Africa. May en- deavour to leave the country. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Linlithgow. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 34— Hull ( City).— For embezzlement, 26th August last— JOSEPH ROTENBURG, a German, age 21 to 23, height about 5 ft., complexion dark, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes blue; dress, com- mon brown mixture suit, black soft felt hat, lace boots. A photographer's canvasser. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1908 THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLIOE DISTRICT. 35.— Y Division. - Awaiting sentence at; striped jacket and trousers, yellow flannel vest with North London Sessions, 22nd inst., charged with black stripe, dark grey striped overcoat, white shirt, stealing a dressing case, containing jewellery ( re- blue tie, green cap, lace boots, of smart appear- oovered), from a first- class compartment of a train ance. A brewer's clerk; native of Barnsley, Yorks. at King' s Cross Station ( G. N. R.)— JOHN BOL- Supposed previously convicted and wanted else- TON, age 31, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, \ where. hair brown ( turning grey), mousUche light, eyes Inforraation to be forwarded to the Metropolitan grey cut ecar left eyebrow, long face, large nose, police offi New Scotiand Yard, S. W. 2 teeth deficient in tront upper jaw; dress, grey I METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 38.— Y Division— For bigamy— DAVID JONES, age 48, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair and heavy moustache dark brown, eyes blue, of smart appearance; dress, dark tweed suit, 1A NCA SHIRE. 86.— Liverpool [ City).— Charged with loiter- ing with intent to commit a felony ( attempting to pick pockets)— JAMES HUGHES, alias FRANK BENNETT, age 50, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey. A native of Dublin. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. dark tie, lace boots. Supposed a native of Llidiart- y- ffair, Pontrhydfendigard, near Aberyst- wyth. Formerly served in the Liverpool Police. Is fond of the company of Police Officers, and usually forces his conversation by relating hia Police experiences. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. wm PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. DERBYSHIRE. — Chesterfield ( County). - For stealing at Whittington, 24th ult., a lady's 18 ct. gold English lever watch, gold hands; 1 lady's gold Geneva watch, gold hands; 1 lady's do., black hands; 1 lady's long 9 ct. gold neck chain; 1 gold albert, spade- ace guinea attached; 1 lady's dia- mond and sapphire ring, " EDGAR" engraved inside; 1 umbrella, " FIELD" inside cover; 1 silver cheese knife; 1 silver pickle fork, in case; 2 silver salt spoons; 2 silver meat skewers, in case; and about £ 7— ARTHUR JONES, alias " DR." McKENZIE, JAMES BRADSHAW, WILLIAM FISHER, ALBERT WARDER, HENRY BUR- TON, CLARKE, ASHBURTON, HARRY FRANKFORT, CLAYTON BROWN, and " MAJOR " MATTHEW CLAYTON, Office No. 3222- 01 ( Case No. 11, 11th inst.), age 45, height 5 ft. 9f in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes blue, large red nose, " E. O. J. A.," cross, heart., " H. F.," ship, and " C. F." left, sailor on barrel, pierced heart and ship right forearm ; dress chocolate coloured jacket, vest, and breeches, brown stockings, red mixture tops, green hat, dark overcoat. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chesterfield. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 39.— Hull ( City).— For obtaining food and lodg- ings by false pretences, between 20th and 27th ult.— GEORGE PRIESTMAN, age 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion sallow, small features, white bloodless lips, hair black, clean shaved, carries his head forward, flower and leaf left forearm, ring on each middle finger. A rail- way checker; native of Brough, Yorks. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 40 .— Hull ( City).— For stealing £ 6 14s.— GEORGE WILLIAMS, alios GEORGE WIL- LIAM WARD, age 50, height 5 ft. 7 in., good build, complexion ruddy, round face, moustache and eyes ( prortuding) grey, addicted to drink; dress, greenish- grey and red stripe jacket, grey vest with white stripes, blue trousers, black over- coat, neckerchief and bowler hat. A draughts- man; native of Newcastle. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 41.— Scarborough ( Borough).— For false pretences— GEORGE WALKER, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, full round face, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes ( rather large) grey; dress, light grey overcoat, brown jacket suit with violet stripes, red tie, brown kid gloves, hard felt hat or grey cap, old- fashioned watch chain with pencil case attached. Stated he was a native of Easdngwold, Yorks. He represented himself as an electrician at the Hippodrome, and engaged rooms for artists. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Scarborough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 42.— Barnsley ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, at Hoyle Mill, 12th inst., an old metal watch, white dial, black hands; 1 dark blue, red, and white striped cotton shirt; and 12s. 6d.— ERNEST ORMSTON, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., oomplexion pale, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, tattooed left forearm, " Faith, Hope, and Charity " on right wrist, covered with wrist, strap, fastened with 2 buckles; dress, dark brown jacket and vest, navy uniform trousers, black and blue silk muffler, black cap. A stoker or bobbin turner; native of Liverpool. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Court House, Barnsley. 43. — Pontefract ( County). — For stealing, 14th ins*., at Castleford, a metal watch and chain, silk muffler, and pair of boots— SAMUEL WIL- KINSON, age 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion 6 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13. 1908. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— very dark, hair black, slight moustache dark, eyes dark ( squints); dress, dark suit ( trousers torn one knee) and cap, light coloured muffler, blue and white check tie, clogs, or the stolen boots. A coal miner. Warrant issued. 44.— Pontefract ( County).— For stealing a pair of hand- sewn boots, plain fronts, size 8, 14th inst., at Castleford— JOSEPH REDSHAW, alias JOE RENSHAW, age 26, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, oomplexion dark, hair dark brown, moustache black, eyes dark brown, broad forehead, stoops when walking; dress, dark jacket and vest, tight cord trousers, peak cap, and the stolen boots. A labourer or maltster; native of Beverley. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hollis, Pontefract. 45.— Bradford ( City).— For assault, and stealing £ 5 9s.— JOHN CARTER, alias JOHN RUSTIN CARTLEY LYCETT, Office No. 1726- 03, age 26, height 5 ft. 11£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar above right eye- brow, bust of sailor left forearm, dark mixture suit and mackintosh, rent each side, supposed patch under one arm ( worn). An electrician; native of London. Left Bradford, 12th inst., accompanied by a Woman ( with whom he has co- habited, not to be arrested), age about 26, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light, rather prominent nose, large blue eyes; dress, brovrn skirt, blue coat, large blue hat. Had with them a small smooth haired dog, brown pointed ears, long tail ( mongrel). Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bradford. 46.— Sheffield ( City).— For stealing, lst inst., a grey mixture rainproof overcoat, " Rain & Sun- shine " inside collar; 1 black serge jacket; 1 silver albert, 1 long and 3 small links alternately, old coin as appendage; 1 white hafted razor in case; 1 black do.— ALFRED HOWDEN, age 40, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, scar left cheek; wearing dark trousers, brown cap. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Sheffield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. ANGLESEY. 47.— Holyhead ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 6th prox., for burglary — JOHN WILLIAMS, alias THOMAS DIXON, Office No. S/ 52410, age 26 ( looks older), height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, " INDIA " and snake left, lizard, man's head, and anchor right forearm; dress, grey over- coat, black jacket, blue vest ( faded), brown cord trousers, black scarf, check cap. A native of Aberavon. Information, to the Deputy Chief Constable, Holyhead. BEDFORDSHIRE. 48.— Bedford ( Borough).— Charged on sus- picion of stealing a pair of box hide boots, size 8, nearly new, open fronts, lined cloth, half of tongue of left boot torn away— THOMAS SIMPSON, age 42, height 5 ft. 2| in., oomplexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue; wearing old clothing. A tramp. Information to the Chief Constable, Bedford. CHESHIRE. 49.— Crewe ( County).— Remanded till 22nd inst., for larceny ( person)— EDWARD JOHN- SON, alias EDWARD EDWARDS, Office No. 1791- 03, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar right of nose and left of forehead; dress, blue overcoat, velvet collar, blue serge suit, brown bowler hat. A native of London. ( See Case No. 9.) Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. DEVONSHIRE. 50.— Creditor! ( County).— Committed for trial at ensuing Assizes, charged with arson ( rick firing) — THOMAS EDWARD JONES, alias FRED- ERICK DAVIS, age 21, height 5 ft. \\ in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, right leg paralysed, left leg paralysed below knee, walks with crutches. A tailor; native of Plump, near Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire. Supposed wanted elsewhere. States he I. as travelled by train on several occasions without obtaining ticket. Information to Supt. Egan, Crediton. SHROPSHIRE. 51.— Bridgnorth ( County).— Remanded on bail till 22nd inst., charged with obtaining XI by false pretences— HENRY O'NEILL, age 45, height 5 ft. 2 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes blue; dress, dark suit, black tie, brown cap, lace boots. States he is a native of Warren Point, Down, and has travelled England and Wales hawk- ing cloth. Has in his possession a Pedlar's Certifi- cate, granted at Bangor, 23rd May last. He sold several pieces of cloth, representing the lengths to be 6 or 8 yards, but on being measured were found to contain only 2 yards. Supposed previously con- victed and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Tait, Bridgnorth. SOMERSETSHIRE. 52.— Bridgwater ( Borough).— Remanded till 21st inst., charged with shopbreaking— GILBERT PROOME ( supposed false), age 44, height 5 ft. 5J in., hair dark brown, moustache light brown, eyes grey, cut scar both cheeks, left forehead, between eyes and front left ear. A shoemaker; native of Basingstoke. 53.— Bridgwater ( Borough).— Remanded till 21st inst., charged with larceny from a shop door— GEORGE SIMS, age 61, height 5 ft. 3 in., com- plexion fresh, thin features, hair ( thin on top) brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, scars back of head, mole left cheek, 2 right do., soar back 3rd left finger. A native of Bethnal Green.— THOMAS BROWN, alios CHARLES MARSH, age 54, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, full face, hair light brown, whiskers ( thin), moustache, and eyes ( cast in left) grey, small dark spot left cheek, 2nd right toe crooked. A labourer; native of Poole, Dorset. Information to the Chief Constable, Bridgwater. S TAFFORDSHIRE. 54.— Longton ( County).— Remanded till 21st inst., charged with officebreaking, between 7th and 8th inst., and stealing £ 7 10s.— WILLIAM EDWARD CAPEWELL, age 35, height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey, sailor, flag, and anchor right forearm, indistinct tattoo marks left forearm; dress, brown suit and boots, grey muffler, black hard hat. A potter's labourer; native of Shelton, Hanley. Served 12 years in the North Stafford- shire Regiment. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. SURREY. 55.— Woking ( County).— Committed for trial at Surrey Sessions, 5th prox., for larceny— URIAH WESTON, alias JOHN WESTON, Office No. S/ 29057, age 26, height 5 ft. 10 in., oomplexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, snake and tree, heart, " U. W.," and " I. L. M. S." right, " IN MEMORY OF MY DEAR WIFE," flowere, and " I. L. W." left forearm; dre6s, brown tweed suit, black bowler hat. A rivetter; native of Colchester. Had in his possession an expired Pedlar's Certificate, No. 367, issued 28th September, 1907, Norwich City. Information to Supt. Marks, Woking. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 56.— B Division. — 13th inst., an 18 ct. gold keyless crystal half- quarter repeater watch, " No. 6020" on movement, " Cashmore" on dial, " H. W. W. P." in monogram on outer case, " Pre- sented to Rev. Webb Peploe," & c., inscribed on inner case; a massive 18 ct. gold chain, curb pat- tern, compass with bloodstone at back, gold rim, attached. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. 57. — Bedford ( Borough). — 12tli inst., a " Dura " bicycle, transfer on head, " Dura Cycle, Pearce, maker, Bedford," 26 in. frame, sloping top bar, inverted rim brakes, front brake fittingB taken off. Brooks' saddle, upturned handle bars, green grips ( one bound with insulation tape), be- lieved Warwick back tyre, plated rims, black metal mudguards, extension flap on front, pump, tool bag, 2 bells ( lever of one broken). Information to the Chief Constable, Bedford. ESSEX. M.- Southend- on- Sea ( County).— 8th inst., a diamond brooch, horse shoe shape, about 20 stones set in platinum, with gold pin, hole on top to fix a hair pin with screw. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. GLAMORGANSHIRE. ~ 59.— Cardiff ( City).— 10th inst., by house- breaking, a lady's 18 ct. gold keyle6s watch, gold dial, chased back, initials " H. M. I." engraved on back case; 1 do. long gold neck chain, rope pattern; 1 do., ivy leaf pattern, 4 cameos attached; 1 18 ct. gold brooch, set 16 pearls and several rubies, oval old fashioned; 1 18 ct. gold brooch, works on swivel, hair forming Prince of Wales' plumes; 1 18 ct. gold crescent brooch, set pearls and tur- quoise; 1 do. round brooch, wreath of holly and bird in centre; 1 do. long brooch with 2 women's heads in lava stone; 1 cat's- eye yellow stone brooch, mounted in silver; 1 18 ct. gold mosaic brooch, long, blue enamelled; 1 eagle brooch, bronze, set stones; 1 18 ct. gold brooch, buckle pattern; 1 do., small round, lady's head thereon; 1 do., ruby in centre; 1 black enamelled brooch, set in steel, photograph in back; 1 18 ct. gold oval brooch, embossed with acorns and coloured photograph of a lady inside; 1 green pebble brooch, " Lena" thereon; 2 18 ct. gold lockets ( 1 oval; 1 round, photograph of a gentleman in each); 1 do. double locket, photo- graph of a lady and gentleman inside; 1 crystal oval locket, rose worked thereon; 1 large silver snuff box, inside lined with gold, cover em- bossed on edge; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold bracelet, blood stone seal with " I" thereon as pendant; 1 small pear shape 18 ct. gold pendant; 1 lady's silver neck chain, 3 crystal pendants attached, centre one large; 1 oval amethyst pendant; 1 pair jet ear- rings; 1 18 ct. gold pencil case; 1 garnet earring; 1 garnet necklace; 1 18 ct. large gold seal, one side pink; 1 silver filigree brooch; 1 silver neck ohain with large silver cross attached; 1 pair of mother- o'- pearl opera glasses; 1 pair 18 ct. gold oval sleeve links; 1 pair 18 ct. gold oval sleeve links, embossed; 1 large green Russian leather pocket book purse; 1 brown leather purse, silver mounted; 1 plush purse, knob fastening; 1 lady's light green purse, gold slide fastening; 1 small red leather purse, mounted with silver; 1 lady's small doe skin purse, silver mounted. Information to the Head Constable, Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. GO.— Aldershot ( County).— 10thinst., a 22 ct. gold half- hunter watch, keyless, inner glass miss- ing; 1 9 ot. thin gold match box, monogram, " S. G. B." in centre; 1 silver keyless Geneva wrist watch, loop each side for strap; 1 silver cigarette case with crest, Stag's head pierced with 2 arrows and initials " S. G. B." below crest; 1 Oriental pear shaped pearl pin, 15 ct. gold stem; 1 gold twisted pin, set small round pearl; 1 18 ct. gold watch chain, link pattern, viz., 1 long and 1 short double twisted link alternately; 1 silver curb key chain with leather at end for button; 1 18 ot. gold seal, set bloodstone, about the size of a shilling; 1 set of mother- o'- pearl vest buttons, with small gold cross set in centre of each; 1 pig skin jewel box, size by 6 by lj ins., containing 4 small gold safety pins, 1 18 ct. gold signet ring ( heavy), with crest as described above, several gold and pearl collar studs, and a cheque book on Cox & Co.' a Bank, numbered from B 624101 to 624150. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Alderahot. 61.— Southampton ( Borough).— 7th inst., a gold pin, tooth of a fox, set gold tips; 1 gold ring, set oblong topaz, surrounded with pearls, thin gold shank; 1 gold necklet, set aqua- marine stone in front, fastened at back, old and valuable; 1 15 ot. gold brooch, gold heart in centre, set pearls, 2 holly leaves each side with pearl in centre of each; 1 9 ct. gold brooch, small diamond in centre; 1 small gold bar brooch, set 7 pearls; 1 gold brooch, diamond shape, set pearls; 1 gold curb bracelet, with 3 or 4 charms and gold pendant, " In Memoriam " and " Harold Best" and date, plait of hair inside; 1 lady's rolled gold hunter watch, stars chased on back; 1 brass watch, leather guard and key attached; 1 gold mourning ring, " Forget- me- not" set in pearls; 1 do., " John Cox " engraved inside; 1 gold pendant, ivory back, minia- ture of a woman standing with 2 doves by a fountain ( hand painted); 1 silver double buckle; 1 green silk Paisley handkerchief. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. LANCASHIRE. £ 3 REWARD. 62.— Liverpool ( City).— 9th inst., an 18 ct, gold keyless watch, fully jewelled, bar movement, open face, flat glass, Swiss make, No. 124889, " J. H." on back of case, " Queen's Jubilee, Lan- caster Local Celebration, October, 1887. Pre- sented to James Hatch, in recognition of his valu- able services as Honorary Treasurer of the Local Fund " believed on dome. Information to the Head Constable, City Police, Liverpool, by whom the above reward or suoh part FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, IY() 8. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOJLEN ( continued)— of it as may seem fitting by him, will be paid for information leading to the arrest of the thief and the recovery of the watch. The reward will only hold good until 31st March, 1909. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 63. — Peterborough ( City). — loth inst, a " Vinco " bicycle, maker " Heighten, Elton," on transfer, Eadie fittings, 25 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, " A Won Clincher" tyres, enamelled black, gold lined, 1906 make. 64.— Peterborough ( City).— 18th inst., a lady's gold keyless watch, gold dial, " Julia from Charlie " engraved on inside of case, round pattern gold albert, with 3 small knots, tassel and small locket at end, attached; 2 silver table spoons. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Peterborough. OXFOnUSHiKE. ( io.— iSa vorsham yfJoamy).— 13th inst., by housebreaking, a gold heart shape locket, pearl in centre, long gold chain attached; 2 ladies' gold rings ( 1 with gold heart, and " E" thereon); 1 silver top of a powder pull box, " Sir Joshua Reynolds'' live angels' heads in relief; 1 silver top of hairpin box; 2 gold studs ( 1 with opal in centre); 1 pair gold cull links; 2 cases of scissors, " Walter and Hall, Sheffield'' thereon; 1 long button hook, embossed silver handle; 1 blue silk " Eolienne " skat, lined blue silk, full at bottom, 3 bands of silk cross- wise. Information to inspector Timms, Caversham. SURREY. 66.— Famham ( County).— 14th inst., a nearly new " Triumph" motor cycle, 3 horse power, magneto ignition, Clincher tyres; a large head lamp, separate accumulator, 2 tool bags ( 1 large, 1 small); identification plate No. B K. 102, sup- posed painted over with black paint. Information bo Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. WURGES TERSHIRE. 67.— Worcester ^ ountyj.— During August last Iroin isocklelon v^ ourt, near Tenbury, a lady's valuable seal skin cape, very lull and aeep, high double collar and neck strap, lined with white silk with stripes ol rose buds and green leaves, " lnce < Sf Modera " on skin near collar under lining. The above reward will be paid by Mr. F. M. Modera, 64 Chester Square, London, S. W., for the apprehension and conviction of the thief and the recovery ol the cape. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, County Police Ollice, VY orcester, or to Supt. Walker, Stouiport. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). £ 20 REWARD. 68.— Hull ( City).— Between 26th ult. and lst inst., by housebreaking, a lady's gold watch, gold dial, chased back, 2 strand gold albert, with slide in centre, and tassel attached; 1 do. albert, with gold trinket book containing 2 photographs; 1 18 ct. gold brooch, horse shoe pattern, about ins. across, set 7 diamonds; 1 gold brooch, set garnet; 1 do., £ 5 piece; 1 do., £ 2; 1 amethyst brooch, set pearls; 1 pair do. earrings, without pearls; 1 pair gold earrings, acorn pattern; 1 lady's gold ring, set 5 or 6 small diamonds; 1 lady's gold half- hoop ring, set 3 diamonds and 3 turquoise; 2 amber brooches, with chains; 1 pair of small gold earrings, set diamonds; 1 small gold dress ring; 1 gold book, l£ ins. by 1 in. by £ in., for 4 photo- graphs, ring in centre ( for appendage); 2 ladies' plain gold rings; 1 gold pin; 1 silver thimble; 2 silver serviette rings, supposed view of Brussels thereon; 1 silver- plated purse; 1 silver or plated do.; 1 £ 5 piece; 4 £ 2 pieces; new coins ( 2 of each), sovereign, half- sovereign, 5s., 2s. 6d., 2s., Is., 6d., and 3d.; and a quantity of old silver coins. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Hull, by whom the above reward will be paid to any person or persons giving such information as will lead to the apprehension of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the property. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 69 - Middlesbrough ( Borough).— 12th inst., by housebreaking, a lady's 9 ct. gold double wire ring, small heart on top, " L. S." engraved thereon; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set 3 rubies, sur- rounded with small pearls, broken at top, antique; 1 rheumatic ring, plain band; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set 3 pearls in a row, red stone at each end; 1 gold curb bracelet, thick close links, safety chain, gold padlock, whistle, watch key, fish, fan, and mirror as appendages, attached; 1 small gold brooch, oblong, small horse shoe at one end, forget- in e- notte at other; 1 gold brooch, representing Faith, Hope, and Charity, minus catoh; 1 heart shape pendant, gold rim, photograph of a child inside, glass at each side; 1 large round silver brooch, set Scotch pebbles; 1 brilliant brooch, spray of flowers design; 1 pair gold ear- rings, round, small diamond in centre ( nearly new); 1 small brilliant earring, set 1 stone in silver; 1 pair gold pince- nez, safety chain attached, in leather case; 1 lady's silver watch, silver dial, gold pointers and chapters, small delve on back of outer case, ticket with " Day & Co., or Kidd, Watchmakers, Whitby" thereon, inside; 1 brilliant necklace, fancy pen- dant set brilliants and 2 blue stones, attached; 1 string of brilliants, used as hair ornament; 1 bril- liant tiara, believed wing design; a number of jet ornaments; 1 black ostrich feather. Information to the Chief Constable, Middles- brough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 70.— Otley ( County).— 14th inst., by house- breaking, a lady's gold watch, plain back, white dial; 1 do. silver watch, No. 60905, flowered dial, gilt pointers, " Fred Land, Wakefield" on inner case; 1 long gold chain, diamond shape links; 1 lady's gold buckle ring; 1 gold dress ring, set 3 small diamonds; 1 silver bracelet fastens with 2 knobs, shape of a hand; 1 hair brush, silver back, marked " F. to J., Oct. 9th, 08"; 1 lady's black leather purse, containing Is.; 2 silver bangles, set with a German, Indian, and an American coin, Old English coin, Lion shilling, and charm in shape of a pig attached; 1 gold brooch, leaves and 3 birds thereon; 1 metal brooch, set brilliants, shape of 2 squares with shamrock in centre of each — Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 38, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes blue, " D " and 2 dots right forearm, anchor, 2 dots, and marks left forearm, dot between left thumb and forefinger, ring 3rd left finger, fleshy lump right cheek, mole on chin. A seaman or mason; native of Liverpool. Information to Supt. Strain, Otley. Il.— Pontefract ( County).— 15th inst., a pair brown Blucher boots, machine stitched, heel plates, size 9, " Guaranteed all leather" stamped on soles, " 7/ 11 " marked on one boot, tab of one cut off. 14th inst., at Allerton Bywater, a " Triumph " bicycle, raised handle bars, 2 roller rim brakes, rubber pedals, free wheel, odd tyres (" Mosley" V back), transfer on head, black oil lamp attached. Information to Supt. Hollis, Pontefract. 72.- Sheffield ( City).— 14th inst., by shop- breaking, 3 pieces navy blue silk; 2 pieces prune colour do.; 3 pieces cardinal do.; 3 pieces brown do.; 2 pieces navy Merveilleux silk; 4 pieces pale blue silk; 1 piece grey do.; all from 20 to 30 yards long; 1 piece black Merveilleux silk, about 9 yards long; 1 short sable fur, tail at each end, brown lining, gilt chain, ball ends; 1 long do. 14th inst., from a workshop, a silver Geneva watch, No. 41148, white dial, black numerals; 1 albo silver chain, curb pattern, pearl fish as ap- pendage. 9th inst., a 14 ct. gold lever watch, No. 213254, white dial, black numerals and pointers, seconds finger broken off and loose inside glass, " A. B." engraved on outside case. 7th inst., a Waltham lever watch, " 1195- 08" scratched inside case; 1 silver chain, curb pattern, figure of a man and football in diamond scarab as appendage. 5th inst., a German silver " Express" lever watch, maker J. G. Graves, No. 391,096. 8th inst., by offioebreaking, a case of 3 piece meat carvers, stag handles; 12 table knives, xylonite handles; 6 dessert do.; 6 table do.; 6 do., ivory handles; 1 pair carvers, stag handles; 6 plated table forks; 6 do, nickel do.; all stamped with a garter and " S. E. P. & Co., Sheffield"; about 24 pearl hafted silver bladed pocket fruit knives, Hall marked and " C. W. F." on blades; most of them are in red kid finger purses. Information to the Chief Constable, Sheffield. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. GLA MORGA NSHIRL . 78— Cardiff ( City).— Found in possession of WALTER HARRIS, JOSEPH BURROUGHS, FRANCIS WILLIAM CARTER, and ELIZA- BETH JANE DENMEAD ( in custody charged with larceny) : -— 3 calico night shirts, collars have bean taken off; 1 flannelette do., pink and blue stripes; 1 do., with green stripes; 1 lady's white linen night dress, lace at collar and cuffs, pink ribbon insertion; 7 plain pillow slips, button fasten- ings; 3 fancy do., lace at edges, fern leaves at comer; 1 new unlini& hed white shirt with deep flounce; 1 new white shirt, 1 flounce, laundry mark " 97" on waist in red cotton; 1 pluim coloured costume, velvet trimming on bodice, 2 narrow flounces on skirt; 1 green skirt, box pleated around bottom; 1 grey striped flannel petticoat, 2 rows of pink feather stitching around bottom; 1 pink flanned petticoat, 2 rows white feather stitch- ing around bottom; 1 Scotch plaid cape, light blue sateen lining; 1 nurse's dark blue cape; 1 black blouse, lace around collar and wrists, " Avery, Church Street, Stoke Newngton," on tab; 1 pais blue silk blouse, pleated shoulders and front; 1 do., brown lace around neck, shoulders and wrists; 1 do., open work front, short sleeves with lace; 7 pieces of curtain, various patterns; 1 pair of white corded curtain tie- ups, rings on ends; 1 calico sheet, piece cut out of corner; 9 d'oyleys, vanoua patterns, " A. H. H." in red cotton on two; 1 linen tray cloth, crochet work around; 1 pair of girl's white ribbed stockings; 1 lady's thick knitted woollen under vest; 1 cushion cover with dark green velvet around; 1 do., terra cotta colour, flowers painted in centre; 3 ladies' neck ties; 2 singlets, all wool, " Stella" on tab; 1 remnant of blue print, white squares and spots; 1 pair grey tweed riding breeches, dark plaid; 1 green flan- nelette shirt, light stripes; 1 black costume with crepe trimming; 1 black silk blouse, jet spangle work all over; 1 brown marabelLafur; 1 lady's light blue fancy vest, Eton pattern, 8 buttons covered with same material, " X " in black lead inside left breast, blue striped lining; 2 white table cloths; 2 do., white flowered centres, red flower borders; 1 silver- plated pickle fork, mother- o'- pearl handle; 1 do. jam spoon; 1 ivory handle combined spoon and corkscrew; 1 silver- plated pint mug, glass bottom, fern leaves engraved around body, square handle; 1 silver- plated goblet, engraved top, fluted base, " 8472 " stock mark on bottom; 1 old- fashioned electro- plated tea pot; 1 do. coffee pot; 19 tins of harness composition, " Matthew & Price, beat all," thereon. ( Supposed stolen.) Information to the Head Constable, Cardiff. PROPERTY RECOVERED. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 74.— Middlesbrough ( Borough).— Jewel- lery Case No. It, 11th inst., and thief arrested. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 75.— H Division. — Olh inst., a itussian bay cob 5 years, 14 hands, small white star on fore- head, long mane and tail, Russian shoes in front, no hind snoes. In good condition. 76.— ,/ Uivision. — lixil inst., a dark bay gelding cob, 3 years, 14| hands, white star on forehead, medium mane, short docked tail, a few white hairs inside both hind fetlocks, no hind shoes. In good condition. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 77.— V Division.— 10th inst., in a train at Richmond, the body of a newly- born MALE CHILD, wrapped in a white cotton under bodice, marked " 76 " in red cotton, and a white flannelette petticoat, marked " 76 " in red cotton, " Froud " stamped in ink with rubber stamp on band, en- closed in brown paper, wrappings and body partly burned. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. MISCELLANEOUS. 78.— Missing from H. M. mail cart between Mark- yate, Herts, and Dunstable, Beds, 12th inst., a canvas mail bag, 4 ft. 2 in. by 2 ft. 8 ins., '" Mark- yate to Dunstable" stencilled on outside, " Dun- stable to Markyate" on inside, containing about 50 letters and 2 parcels; 1 registered letter, con- taining Post. Office documents, addressed to " The Postmaster, Dunstable"; 1 registered parcel, con- taining pinafore, thimble, and pair of scissors, ad- dressed to a lady at Bradford, Yorkshire. Information to Supt. Panter, Bedfordshire Con- stabulary, Luton. : » iTTasAO auxao'i airr ,/ AI] iji - 1 • noturiwAJw< i woliiu iu « J. u \ , uowi- jauu ui/ ddrt 3 •'-•>-' 11 • » - • . -'.',- 11 . ,. 1 ' ' , u -— THE POLICE GAZETTE. i : 1 1 - - • • .- • - i- Ql— Gloucestershire, Bristol { City). — WILLIAM S. COX, Office No. 2280- 01, Case No. 26, 14th August last. 92.— Lincolnshire, Boston ( County).— STEWART LESLIE, Case No. 25, 27th ult., and bicycle recovered at Hastings. 93.— Staffordshire, Longton ( County). — RICHARD TUNNICL1FFE, Case No. 26, 20th March last, 94. — Staffordshire, Smethwick ( County).— SIDNEY SMITH, Case No. 30, 4th inst. 95.— Wiltshire, Swindon ( County).— WILLIAM A. DOCKSEY, Case No. 36, 11th inst., and property recovered. 96. — Worcestershire, Malvern ( County).— LIZZIE BARLOW. Case No. 36, and — GRAVES, Case No. 37, 27th ult. 97 — Yorkshire, ( North Riding), Thornaby- on- Tees ( County)— JAMES HARDY or BELL, Case No. 50, 28th June, 1907. — ALBERT ANDERSON, Case No. 33, 4th inst., and both sentenced to 3 months imprisonment. 98- Yorkshire ( West Riding), Wakefield ( Citjy).— MATTHIAS CARTER, Office No. 1391- 04, Case No. 49, 11th September, and Tabular Form, 2nd October, 1908, at Brad- ford, for larceny ( lodgings), as Harry Lander. APPREHENSIONS. 79.- Metropolitan Police District, B Division.— JOHN HENRY STEEL, Case No. 2, 28rd October last. 80 Metropolitan Police District, K Division.— JAMES FITZPATRICK, Case No. 4, 4th ult. 81.— Berkshire, Windsor ( Borough).— JOSEPH HASTINGS, Case No.. 9, 6th ult., and property recovered. 82.— Derbyshire, Matlock Bridge ( County).—, J aMES ROBERTSON, Office No. 3507: 99, Case No. 10, 11th inst., at Harrogate, for stealing jewellery. 83. — Dorsetshire, Shaftesbury ( County).— GEORGE PERFECT and JESSE LBE, Case No. 14, 11th inst. 84. — Durham, South Shields ( Borough) FRANK TAYLOR, Office No. 1060- 08, Case No. 11, 18th September, 1908, and remanded till 22nd inst. 85. — Durham, South Shields ( Borough).—- SAMUEL HEWSON, Office No. 1526- 08, Case No. 15, 4th inst., at Stafford, for fraud and larceny ( lodgings). 86.— Hampshire, Aldershot ( County)- — CHARLES' HOWARD, Case No. 18, 12th June last. 87. — Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Borough).— WILLIAM LITTLEJOHN, Case No. 28, 17th April, 1908.— THOMAS WHITE, Case No. 34, 29th May, 1908.— WILLIAM T. TILLEY, Case No. 20, " 26th June, 1908.— CHARLES LILLEY, Case No. 28, 10th July, 1908.— CYRIL VERNON, alias EMANUEL WOLRAUCH, Case No. 31, 2nd October, 1908. 88. — Glamorganshire, Neath ( County).— P. ROBSON, Case No. 13, and ALFRED THOMAS, alias WATKINS, Case No. 15, 30th October last, and committed for trial at ensuing Assizes. 89. — Glamorganshire, Cardiff ( City).— FRED PRICE, alias GEORGE LEE, Case No. 95, 11th inst. 90— Gloucestershire, Chelten- ham ( County).— WILLIAM SANTEFORD • COX, Case No. 21, 28th August last. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 99.— D Division.— For obtaining £ 95 by false pretences ( concerned with William Smith, alias Nelson and " Scotch Willie," in custody)— EDWARD EDWARDS, alias OLIVER, FRAN- CIS, and EDGAR FOURNIER, a Frenchman, Office No. 1310- 04, age 33, height 5 ft. 6£ in., oomplexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, scar right cheek, piece out of nose; dress, dark jacket suit, light mackintosh, usually respectably dressed. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. SUFFOLK ( East). 100.- Lowestoft ( County).— ALFRED WIL- LIAM LEESON, Case No 49, 23rd March, 1900, not now wanted. Warrant withdrawn. FRIDAY^ DECEMBER 18, 1908. .';''. • i. 1 : .-. 1 n . " i; ~ rJT7 - SURRE Y. 101.— Chertsey ( County).— For embezzling £ 5' 14s., 27th ult., at Egham— A MAN, age 17, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue. A greengrocer's assistant; native of Staines, Middlesex. Absconded 28th ult. Is said to have gone to Wales: ' Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding.) 102 .- Barnsley ( B oro'ugh). — For obtaining', fogd and lodgings by fales pretences— THOMAS THOMPSON, alias HOWARD and BEDFORD, Office No. 1630- Q5, age 29, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair black, moustache sandy, eyes grey, scar over left eye; dress, black mourning coat, black and white fancy check vest, dark trousers, light stripe, red and white tie, light grey cap, light fawn coloured mixture overcoat, carried a brown leather hand bag, containing a packet of tea and a repefnt " book. A grocer: native of Consett, Durham. Obtained lodgings, 12th inst., stating he was employed by the Globe Tea Co., and absconded 14th inst. Has been convicted at Carlisle, Ripon, Hawick, Shap, Lancaster, and Wakefield. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Barnsley. APPREHENSIONS, 103.— A yrshi re, Ayr ( County).— — ROBERTSON, Case No. 7, 11th inst. 104.— Lancashire, Seaforth ( County). — AGNES WATSON, Office No. 511- 02, Case No. 34, 25th October, 1907, and remanded at Glasgow City till 19th inst. for fraud, as Agnes Bald. 105 — Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— JOHN THOMPSON, Case No. 42, 11th inst. 106.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City). — JAMES HILL, Office No. 1509- 01, Case No. 28, 20th ult., and Tabular Form, 4th inst., for un- lawful possession, as John Kent. 10" Yorkshire ( North Riding), Bradford ( City).— JAMES VARLEY, Case No. 58, 11th inst. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending December 12th, 1908, with the result, etc. Division conrerneil Office No. NAME. Sentence Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. D, X. 2566- - 01 G, J. 1303- - 01 V, W. 1268- - 07 S. 2026- - 06 H, J. 1715- - 05 D. 2922- - 00 H, M. 2869- - 00 G. 3884- - 39 N, Y. 3221— 00 L, N. 1332- - 01 L, Y. 1998- - 04 D, G. 952- - 01 D, E, F, T. 3401- - 99 G. 878 - OS J. 1971- - 07 A. 590- - 02 B, W. 354 - 01 G, N. 820 - 04 A, E, G, L 78- - 99 F, H, K. 1317 — 99 H 2821 - 02 G. 722— 99 ALLEN, JAMES ANDREWS, FREDERICK AUGUSTUS, WILLIAM HY. BROWN, ALFRED CUMBERBATCH, SYDNEY DAMER, MICHAEL DONOVAN, JAMES FAY, THOMAS FITZPATRICK, CHARLES GROVES, ELLEN GIBBONS, ADELAIDE HARPER, WILLIAM JONES, EDWARD KING, ALBERT LAWRENCE, CHARLES MCCARTHY, JAMES MAJOR, BEATRICE PAGE, EDWARD SHEHAN, DENNIS WILLIAMS, JOHN WILLIAMS, THOMAS WOODEN, THOMAS 2 months h. i. 12 months h. l. 1 day impt. 3 years p. s. 15 months h. l. 1 year h. l. 7 years p. s. 6 months h. l. 3 years p. s. 1 month h. l. 5 years p. s. Bound over in £ 5 23 months h. l. 23 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 3 years p. s. 6 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 7 years p. s. 12 months h. l. 5 years p. s. 9th Dec., W. L. P. Ct. 9th Dec., N. L. Sess. 7th Dec., Wellingborough P. Sess. 8th Dec., N. L. Sess. 9th Dec., N. L. Sess. 8th Dec., Guildhall P. Ct. 10th Dec., C. C. Ct. 10th Dec., N. L. Sess. 8th Dec., N. L. Sess. 9th Dec., N. L. Sess. 9th Dec., C. C. Ct. 10th Dec., N. L. Sess. 11th Dec., N. L. Sess. 8th Dec., N. L. Sess. 5th Dec., Thames P. Ct. 8th Dec , N. L. Sess. 11th Dec., West Ham Boro' Sess. 8th Dec., N. L. Sess. 7th Dec., Windsor 8th Dec., C. C. Ct. 7th Dec., Salford Sess. 9th Dec., C. C. Ct. Assault CHARLES WARREN Larceny ( person) CHARLES SPENCER Failing to report Same Name Shopbreaking Same Name Shopbreaking GEORGE DAVIS P. of C. Act UEORGE DAVIS Robbery and assault WILLIAM THOMPSON Wounding Same Name Shopbreaking SIDNEY OXFORD Stealing jewellery Same Name P. C. Mills, 396X ; also P. S. Kelly, 16F. P. C. Walker, 179E; also Det.- Sergt. Newell, City. Wounding Wounding Larceny ( person) Attempted larceny ( person) Larceny Shopbreaking Stealing blouses Larceny ( person) Attf mpted fraud Burglary Possessing house' breaking imple ments by night Wounding Same Name DAVID LEE GEORGE SMITH ALBERT HIGGS CHARLES DEWDNEY JOHN RYAN Same Name Same Name JAMES WILLIAMS JOHN SAMUEL PARK- HURST HENRlT ROBERTS THOMAS GIBBONS P. S. Osborne. C. I. D., Y : also Local Insp. Neil, Y. P. C. King, 356F; also P. S. Randall. 25B. Det.- Sergt. Newell, City. P. C. Betts, 210H ; also P. S. Handley,. C. I. D., J. P. C. Dicker, 200G ; also P. C. Ratliff, C. I. D., G. P. C. Kenwin, 829Y ; also Local Insp. Neil, Y. P. C. Slaughter, 430C ; also P. C. Adam- stone, C. I. D., N. P. C. Hawkes and P. C. Peachey, C, I. D., L. P. C. Prllant, 78G; also P. S. Garrard, C. I. D., G. P. C. Curl, 366C; also P. O. Hughes, 21YR. P. O. Foster, 442T ; also P. S. Cox, C. I. D., G. P. C. Judge, 435H ; also P. C. Biggp, C. I. D.. H. P. C. Barnard, 386D; also P. S. Tomb- lin, C. I. D., D. P. C. Edwards, C. I. D., K; also P. S. Cleveland, C. I. D., K. P. C. Bowell, 618N; also P. O. Hall, C. I. D., N. P. C. Brown, 615V ; also P. S. Handley, C. I. D., J. P. S. Tunbridge, C. I. D., L; also P. C. Vincent, 297G. LONDON : PRINTED FOR HIS MAJESTY'S STATIONERY Orrwx BT J. J. KELIHKB 4 Co., 33, NEW BRIDGE STREET, B. C.; 33, KINO WILLIAM STREET, B. C.; AND M » RSHAI. SBA W RIS, S. K. 75502