THE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1909. VOL. XXVI., No. 2618. 2. 3. 4. 6. RBaUL Ail communications for insertion in OLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be uilUressed 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 than 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 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 farce against him. the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough as the cost may be. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rani: than Inspector, or analogous thereto. ations. S. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a practicable, they are alphabetically arrant/ ed by as far as 10. 11. 12. 13 14. number, and counties. • The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announce- ment will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, arid for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only: they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. All payments must be in advance, either at the. office. New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. The Space being limited, announcements concerning " Missing Persons" are only accepted on payment, but insertion in the next or any subsequent issue cannot be guaranteed. The charge for such insertion ( if accepted) h- ill be given on application. All copies of the POLICE GAZETTE re- transmitted by Police Forr- es should be prepaid at the ordinary rate for printed matter sent, by post within the United Kingdom. THE EDITOR. New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. SPECIAL NOTICE. FINGER PRINTS. UNDER the existing arrangements the finger impressions will be taken, and recorded at the Finger Print Department, Convict Supervision Office, New Scotland Yard, of all persons convicted as follows: — ( à) All persona coming within Section 5, 7, or 8 of the Prevention of Crimes Act, 1871. ( á) All persons, at Assizes or Quarter Sessions, sentenced to not less than one month's im- prisonment, without option of a fine, for any of the offences shown below. ( c) All persons, at Petty Sessional, Police, or Stipendiary Magistrate » Court, sentenced to more than one month's imprisonment, with- out option of a fine, for any of the following offences: — Aliens ( Sec. 3 Aliens' Act of 1905). Arson. Assaults with intent to rob. Attempted burglary. Attempted larceny. Attempts to break into churches, houses, shops, warehouses, & c. Attempts to obtain goods and money by false pretences. Bankruptcy offences. Being found on enclosed premises. Breaking into churches, houses, shops, warehouses, & c. Burglary. Cattle stealing. Coining. Conspiracies of all descriptions. Embezzlement. Entering with intent to commit a felony. Extortion by threats. Felonious wounding. Forgery. Fraud. Frequenting. Horse stealing. Housebreaking. Importuning male persons to commit un- natural offences ( Vagrancy Act, 1898, Sec. 1, par. b). Indecent assault on female. Larceny. Mental degenerates. Obtaining goods and money by false pre- tences. Possessing housebreaking tools. Procuration of women and girls. Prostitution, living on proceeds of ( Vagrancy Act, 1898, Sec. 1, par. a). Receiving. Robbery. Sacrilege. Sheep stealing. Shopbreaking. Suspected person. Unlawful possession. Uttering counterfeit coin. Warehousebreaking. But all offenders of the first Division, and such of the second Division as have never been pre- viously convicted, are exempted from this order. In order to avoid the retention of useless records in the Finger Print Department, the Registrar of Habitual Criminals would be glad if the Chief Constables of Counties, Cities, and Boroughs, will, in future, notify the death of any criminal who has been finger- printed. The notification should contain the full name and aliases, particulars of conviction, or con- victions if possible, also the No. published in the list of Habitual Criminals. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— A Division.— For conspiracy and fraud — WILLIAM FREDERICK POYLE MOORE, alias FRED POWELL and " MAJOR MOORE," Office No. 8/ 1900, age 64, height 6 ft. If in., complexion fresh, hair, beard, and eyes grey, scar left thumb and 2 left elbow; dress, blue Melton overcoat, bowler hat, known to Leicester and Bristol Police. A native of London.— FRANCIS JOHN McGUIRE, alias POWELL and FRAN- CIS, age 22, height 6 ft. 2 in,, complexion dark, hair, small moustache, and eyes dark, very quiet spoken; dress, blue Melton overcoat, bowler hat, high collar, well known to Bournemouth Police. O ' Warrants issued. 2. C Division — For stealing ( servant), between 7th and 11th inst., a gold cigarette case, " Sedgwick" engraved thereon; 1 do. match box, " Sedgwick " thereon; 1 pin, set 3 pearls; 4 over- coats ( 1 lined imitation tiger fur, astrachan collar); 1 suit— OSMOND APPLEYARD, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, long face, hair light, eyes blue, of delicate appearance; well dressed. A valet; native of Halifax, Yorks. Is fond of gambling'. Warrant issued. 3.—£ Division. Vox fraud- W ALTER SAYER, alias BERNARD LONG, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 in,, complexion fresh, hair and mous- tache dark, eyes crossed; wearing dark frock coat, silk or bowler hat, lace boots. Warrant issued. 4.- /, Division.— For stealing jewellery and £ 100 — EDWARD ANASTASI ( supposed a Frenchman), age 28, height 5 ft. 8£ in., com- plexion, hair, and eyes dark, bullet wound behind ear, blue mark on cheek; dress, blue serge jacket and trousers, green soft fancy woollen vest, green overcoat, velvet collar, bowler hat ( Sim's, maker). Warrant issued. 5.— p Division.— For housebreaking and re- ceiving jewellery, value £ 85— HENRI MARX, alias SAMUEL BARNETT, Office No. 2657- 98 ( ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR 41, Figure 15), age 53, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion dark, hair and eyes grey, artificial left leg, walks with crutch and stick; dress, grey overcoat, dark jacket suit, hard felt hat, A Dutch Jew; native of Amsterdam. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BUCKINGHA MS HIRE. 6.— Aylesbury ( County).— For obtaining food, lodgings, and money by false pretences— WILLIAM WELFORD, age about 32, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion dark, hair and mous- tache black; dress, dark jacket and vest, dark trousers with thin white stripes, dark blue muffler, black cap, strong nailed boots. Well known at Retford, Newark, and Guildford. Is believed a Reservist of the West Riding Regiment. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Aylesbury. 7. Chesharn ( CountyV — For failing to report— Licence- holder JOHN ORAM, alias WIL- LIAM JAMES ORAM, Office No. 1823- 08, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair black, clean shaved, eyes dark brown, mole over left eye- brow and right forearm, scar back left hand; dress, dark grey suit and cap. A clerk; native of London. Sentenced at Middlesex Sessions, 6th August, 1904, to 5 years penal servitude for lar- ceny. Licensed 13th November, 1908. e 411. Left Chesham, 23rd ult., for London. May be dealt with where found. Information to Supt. Trevener, Chesham. 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 5 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( nmthiueJ)— CHESHIRE. 8.— Macclesfield ( Borough). - For house- breaking and larceny— JAMES DAVIES, alias JAMES DAVIES POOLE, age 23, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair and very slight mous- tache light brown, may be clean shaved, eyes blue; dress, dark blue jacket suit, cap. A labourer; native of Macclesfield. Frequently visits Manchester, Sal- ford, and Old Trafford. Convicted, 9th April, 1906, at Salford Hundred Sessions, as James Davies Poole, for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences ( 2 charges), 1 conviction for larceny and 4 for housebreaking. Discharged from the Army, 1905, for receiving stolen property ( Madras). Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Macclesfield. 9.— Stockport ( Borough).— For falling to report— Licence- holder HENRY WILSON, alias LAWRENCE FOULDS, HENRY MILLAR, and LAWRENCE ASHWORTH, Office No. 1950- 99, age 48, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( partly bald), eyes grey, scar centre forehead, lst right- finger been smashed, abscess scar left forearm. A rivetter; native of Leeds. Sentenced at Northallerton Sessions, 18th October, 1906, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 18th inst. J g 545. Information to the Chief Constable, Stockport. DENBIGHSHIRE. 10.— Colwyn Bay ( County).— For embezzl- ing £ 1 8s and £ 1 5s., while employed as Manager of the bookstall at Colwyn Bay Railway Station— E. GEORGE FENNING, age about 32, height about 5 ft. 4 in., rather stout build, complexion pale, full face, hair and eyes dark brown, mous- tache dark, short sharp peculiar gait, rather re- served disposition ; dress, very dark grey suit, dark Chesterfield overcoat, black bowler hat, brown boots. Ts said to be a native of Romford, and prior to October last travelled for the London Daily News as their representative in Hertfordshire, Essex, and suburbs of North London. Had with him a large portmanteau containing linen, & c.. marked " Green." Absconded 20th inst. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Beresford, Colwyn Bay. DORSETSHIRE. 11- - Dorchester ( CountyV— For embezzling £ 6 3s., 18th inst.— WILLIAM CLARKE, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair ( curly in front) light brown, slight mous- tache light, eyes ( very full) blue, well spoken, of smart appearance; dress, dark grey suit, dark cap, may be wearing a dark sage green overcoat. A clerk; native of Weymouth, Dorset. Has served in the Army, and well accmainted with Aldershot, Cardiff, and Newport. ( Mon.). Ab- sconded 18th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Dennett, Dorchester. ESSEX. H.- Southminster ( Comity). Fftv obtain- ing £ 3 bv false pretences, 9th inst., at Maldon— THOMAS G. DENTON, age about 45, height 6 ft., rather round shoulders, complexion pale, hair ( bald on top), thick moustache and eyes dark, well educated; dress, long grey overcoat, breeches, brown leggings, black hard felt hat. A butcher; native of Woburn Sands, Bedfordshire, or Hus- born, Crawley. Sometimes employed as a cattle porter in Smithfield Market. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gibbons, Soutliminster, or to Inspector Giggings, Maldon. GL OUCES TERSHIRE. 13. Campden ( County).— For housebreaking, 21st inst., and stealing a lady's 18 ct. chased gold watch, open face, gold hands, white dial; 1 do. twisted gold neck chain, oval locket containing hair attached; 1 do. 9 ct. gold watch, red enamel back and gold stars set therein, thin gold neck chain attached; 1 silver keyless English lever watch, open face; ] silver watch chain, curb pattern, 2 football medals (" R. Juffs" engraved on back of one, " O. F. A. Junior League, 1905 or 6" on other), attached; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold ring, gipsy setting, 1 diamond ; 1 do. buckle ring, set 2 dia- monds; 1 gold curb bangle, heart shape, padlock attached; 1 do. 18 ct. gold ring, set 2 rubies and 3 diamonds; ] do,, set of 18 ct. gold studs and links ( marked " R. J."); 1 18 ct. plain gold ring; 1 9 ct. chased gold brooch with ivy leaves and 2 small birds either end ; 1 lady's rolled gold neck oh a in, pendant containing photograph of a lady and gentleman attached; 1 brown leather purse, containing £ 15 15s.; a Post Office Savings Bank book, No. 2547, Moreton in Marsh, with £ 11 deposit entered in name of Dorothy Ida Juffs— A MAN, age 20 to 26, height 5 ft. 3 to 6 in., slight build, complexion fair, supposed freckled, hair light brown; dress, dark clothes, short dark over- coat, black bowler hat, brown boots. Information to Supt. Jones, Campden. 11. - Gloucester ( County).— For obtaining, by false pretences, a gold ring, set with diamond ( recovered)— DR. COl'LAN, a Russian, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 4 in., good build, complexion fresh, hair ( curly, thin on top) black, clean shaved, slightly bow- legged, bad sight, wearing powerful glasses, sometimes 2 lenses, gold frames; dress, grey tweed knicker suit, black leggings, black over- coat, grey mixture cap, red tie, may be wearing a gold pin, set pearl. Has been recently travelling the country with a party of " Hunger Marchers." Left Cardiff 13th inst. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Gloucester. HAMPSHIRE. 15 Basingstoke ( County).— For failing to report— Licence- holder RICHARD HALSTEAD, alias WHITE, SUMMERS, and PARKER, Office No. 813- 01, age 53, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, wart under right eye, scar right cheek, mole right of face and back of neck. A mason; native of Stain- land, Yorks. Sentenced at Bristol Assizes, 17th February, 1905, to 5 years penal servitude for shopbreaking. Licensed 18th inst. A J S b f 508. Left Salisbury for Basingstoke, 18th inst., but he has not reported. May be dealt with where found. Information to Supt. Reynolds, Basingstoke. 16 .— Bournemouth ( County).— For em- bezzling 16s. Id., 6th inst.— ARTHUR GRAHAM, age 24, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, very thin mous- tache ( inclined to ginger and curled at ends) brown, scars on chin and right side of neck, bouncing gait; dress, dark grey or blue serge suit, grey cap, lace boots, may be wearing a dark grey Chesterfield overcoat. A fishmonger. Warrant issued. 17.— Bournemouth ( County).— For forging and uttering a cheaue for £ 60, on the Wilts and Dorset Bank, Winton Branch, 5th inst.— A MAN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair sandy, stoops slightly; wearing a grey overcoat, black bowler hat. 18.— Bournemouth ( County).— For hur- ' iqfi- v and attempted murder, 21st inst.— JOHN OEORGE MORRISON, alias JOHN FRED- ERICK MORRISON and PERCY GRYLLS, Office No. S/ 34405. a, ge 47, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- --' laxion fresh, hair brown ( bald on too), clean shaved, eyes hazel, bust of man, " BENGAL, INDIA," right, tree left forearm, bracelet right wrist, walks quicklv, addicted to drink; dress, dark grey suit, dark cap, which he wears pulled down over eyes, blue turned down collar and front, dark tie, wearing several medal ribbons on waist- coat. Fond of the company of women, and talks of military service. A native of Sheerness. Information to Supt. Hack, Bournemouth. 19.— ftnamart ( CountyV— For leaving his wife and fainilv chnvo- eable to the Alverstoke Union— WILLIAM MTTLTTNGER, age 39, height 5 ft, 6 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair Cturnino- " rev^ dark brown, eyes hazel, " W. M. M. T." taH^ oed right, forearm, cross and blue dot left do., scar over left eve. mole right eyebrow, addicted to drink; dressed as a mariner. Has served in the Navv as cook. A native of Ports- mouth. Stated to be now in the service of a shipping company. Absconded April, 1907. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cottle, Gosport, HEREFORDSHIRE. 20.- Weohley ( Conntv\- For stealing a, rretal keyless watch, in dustproof case ( celluloid top, tin bottom), steel chain attached— A MAN. age about 40. height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair light- ( turning grev^ ; dress, brown tail coat, brown vest and cap, cord trousers, tied at knees., Information to Supt. Williams. Weobley. KENT. 21.— Canterbury ( County)!*— For stealing, about 14th December., 1908, at Whitstable, a large gold Indian pendant, dull gold, enamelled in vivid colours on front, back plain gold with space for photograph; 1 sapphire and diamond bangle, set 3 sapphires and 2 diamonds, flat gold with safety chain; 1 gold mesh bag, about 4 ins. wide, set 4 large rubies and 3 large diamonds along top; also obtain- ing by false pretences, 18th December, 1908, a mink shaped stole and muff— — HILLYARD, alias GRAY and MILTON, age 31, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, full face, large dimple on chin, hair light, eyes blue, of smart appearance; wearing long fawn colour tight- fitting coat, green silk braid, hat trimmed green and blue plaid ribbon, green wings, or a three- quarter length fur coat, round cap " to match, sable squirrel toque, large brown plume, black velvet and silk picture hat, feather ruche, large wings at side. She advertised in the Lady's Journal for the goods, and received same on approval. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Head, Canterbury. 22.- Gravesend ( Borough).— Vox- obtaining, by false pretences, 23rd inst., a bicycle ( re- covered); 2 antique ivory fans; 1 ivory ball, ivory pillar attached; 1 antique patch work box; 1 2nd edition of Milton's " Paradise Lost " ; several small stones ( brilliants); 2 gold coins ( bank guineas)— S. CARROLL, age about 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, heavy moustache light, wearing glasses; dress, grey tweed Norfolk suit, round soft mixture cap, light brown mackintosh ( new), black lace boots. ( Appears identical with Man, Case No. 39, 15th January, 1909.) He took lodgings at a Tem- perance Hotel, seating he had come from the North of England, and in consequence of the train being snowed up, he came here by boat. He left, 23rd inist., without settling his account. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Gravesend. 23.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— For obtaining a banker's cheque and order for the payment of £ 2 10s. by false pretences, 3rd ult.— HOWARD KEMP, alias J. C. BRUCE, J. BRADSHAW, " R. LANGTON. and HOWARD, age 30 to 35, height about 6 ft., complexion pale, prominent cheek bones, broad face, lips protrude, hair ( very bushy) light brown, moustache ginger; usually wears dark clothes, long fawn colour overcoat, hard felt hat, black leggings. A canvasser; believed a native of Birmingham or Walsall. Frequent* billiard saloons1, usually has letters addressed to a Post Office. He calls at schools, < fcc., produces an order note purporting to have been signed by the Principal on a previous occasion, for the insertion of an advertisement in the British and Colonial Merrantile Directon/ and Guide or the Ignited Counties Trade Directory and Guide, then obtains payment and gives receipts on a printed form. He has been working with Percv Richard Fred- erick Hughes, Case No. 28, 15th inst. ( now in custody), and visited Nottingham, Reading, and the West and South Coasts. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Ramsgate. LANARKSHIRE. 24— Glasgow ' City).- For fraud- THOMAS MOOR SMALL, age 28, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, hair ( brushed up on front) and eyes black, clean shaved, good carriage; dress, frock coat, fancy spotted vest, overcoat ( velvet collar), black tie, bowler hat, wearing gold ring 4th right finger. Last seen here 11th inst. He practised as a Dental Surgeon in Glasgow, advertised for agents and collectors, induced applicants to deposit with him sums ranging from £ 10 to £ 30 as security before appointing them, paid their wages irregularly, and failed to return the security ( which he had pro- mised to do) when terminating the engagement. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 25.— Manchester ( City). For obtaining furs by false pretences, lst ult.— WILLIAM HANSARD, alias GEORGE DAWSON, age about 40, height 6 ft,., s< tout build, full round face, hair dark, clean shaved, appearance of a pugilist ; dress, navy blue suit and pot hat, some- times wears a long heavy grey overcoat and large soft hat. Supposed a native of Liverpool. For about three weeks he occupied a room and pro- fessed to trade as a produce merchant, under the style of " Hansard & Co.," and obtained, on ap- proval, from a Liverpool firm, a very fine dark fox fur necklet with white hairs, Kildare pattern, and a muff to match, with a number of heads and tails thereon. On receipt of the goods he ab- sconded, and it is expected lie will practise similar frauds elsewhere. Ts believed to be accompanied by a Youth. Warrant issued. Information to the Chi » f Constable, Manchester. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 5 PORTRAITS OP PERSONS WANTED. KENT. 26— Chatham ( County).— For obtaining, by false pretence ® , a banker's cheque and order for payment of £ 48 8s. 6d. and £ 1 lis. 6d.— FRED- ERICK HARDY RUFFLES, age about 49, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in,., complexion and hair dark, bushy eyebrows, prominent chin, impediment in speech, deformity in roof of mouth; dress, dark suit, dark grey overcoat, black ( polished) leggings, purple tie ( spotted), black bowler hat. He stated he was about to develop a dairy farm. ( See Case No. 24, 24th ult.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rhodes, Chatham. GLOUCES TERSHIRE. 29.— Bristol ( City).— For neglecting to main- tain his wife and family— HENRY JAMES PRICE, age 32, height 5 ft. 7 in., rather slight brown, clean shaved; well dressed. An engraver's manager; late of Cranworth Gardens, Brixton, S. W. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Snpt. Stark, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. CITY OF LONDON. 27— For conspiracy to defraud ( bo. ni. s racing and football competitions)— HENRY JOHN JONES, age 34, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion pale, hair bridge of nose, of smart appearance, addicted to drink, very talkative; dress, blue pilot coat, velvet collar, red fancy vest, blue serge trousers, bowler hat, patent leather boote. Carried a small brown handbag and a new cheap canvas portmanteau. A theatrical manager. He left Leamington Spa, on 11th inst., where he had stayed at a hotel and gave the name of Arthur Burnett, and stated his intention of going to America. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gill, Treharris. GLA MORGA NSHIRE. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 30.— Todmorden [ County).— For embezzling £ 200— JOHN WILFRED ASHWORTH, age 37, height 5 ft. S in., complexion fair, slightly freckled, probably bloated, hair ( thin in front) dark brown, heavy moustache sandy, eyes grey, carries his head forward and looks on ground when walk- ing, of good address and smart appearance, avoids looking at a person when in conversation; dress, blue serge suit, dark overcoat ( double- breasted), black bowler hat, lace boots. He was employed build, complexion dark, moustache light, eyes ( large) dark brown. A printing machine minder; native of Bristol. Warrant issued. A reward of £ 1 Is. will be paid by the Guardians, Bristol, for the arrest of Price. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion, hair, and eyes dark, clean shaved, round featunes, dent 28.— Treharris ( County).— For stealing £ 150 — REGINALD TAYLOR, age about 30, height as rate collector to the Hebden Bridge Urban Dis- trict Council; native of Hebden Bridge. Ab- sconded 3rd inst., may endeavour to go abroad. Probably carrying a revolver and may attempt to commit suicide. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ilollis, Todmorden. APPfiEHflNSIONi SOUGHT ( continued)— LINCOLNSHIRE. 31. Bourne\ Coatuy,. For stealing by trick, 6th October, 1908, a horse ( recovered)— JOHN HENRY WILKINS, alias J. H. LEE, age 33, height 5 ft. 8 in., hair light brown, slight moue tache ginger. A native of Childs Hill, Lcndon. Frequents fairs, stock sales, & c., and may be found in company of low horse dealers. Warrant issued. 32 .- Bourne ( County. - For stealing, 8th October, 1908. a dog ( recovered)— EDWARD TOMBLIN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stiff build, complexion and moustache dark, old scars on forehead; dress, dark coat, brown cord trousers and vest, dark cap. A labourer; native of Cottesmore, Rutland. Will probably seek work on outlying farms. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bailey, Bourne. MONMOU THSHIRE. 33.— Newport \ lioruuyh j.— For obtaining money, food, and lodgings by false pretences— Licence- holder HENRY FITZCLARENCE, alias LEE, DOUGLAS, ALEXANDER, HALL, BURTON, BERESFORu, SIMS, D- LACEY, DE BRACY, ELLIS, and LESLIE, Office No. 2377- 01, Tabular Form, lst inst,, age 63, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair grey ( partly bald), eyes brown, scar right cheek and under left ear, each little finger deformed; dress, dark suit, fancy velvet vest with red stripe, dark overcoat, black bowler hat, double collar, bow tie, white muffler, dark brown kid gloves, fur wrists. A seaman; native of Dublin. Stated he was a Chief Warrant Officer of the Navy, and had been sent from headquarters to carry out some new arrangements, and would require lodgings for 3 months. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Newport. NORFOLK. M.— Swaffham ( County).— For leaving his wife and family chargeable to the Swaffham Union — WALTER SAVAGE, age 25, height 5 ft. 8 inv complexion dark, hair and eyes dark brown; dress, blue jacket and vest, dark grey trousers, light cap, Lace boots. A butler; native of Swaffham. May seek employment as a waiter. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Flint, S waff ham. 35 — Wymondham ( County).- For obtain- ing money by false pretences, 31st December, 1908 — JANE BLAKE, age 40, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion and hair dark, red face, eyes brown, only one front upper tooth; dress, blue- grey dress, black caracul coat, blue toque hat with a large blwe and green rose. A native of Norwich. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Dunn, Wymondham. NOR THA MPTONSHIRE. 36.— Kettering ( County).— For Stealing from taia lodgings, 14th inst., a gold expanding bracelet, set 3 blue stones in centre, 6 white stones around; 4 FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1909. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT continued).— 1 lady's long rolled gold chain, curb pattern; 1 do. small gold chain; 1 gold Mizpah brooch, with ivy leaves; 1 gold engagement ring; 1 do. buckle ring, stone missing from centre; 1 lady's drees ring, set 3 blue stones; 1 gold wire ring, " M" inside; 1 lady's silver watch, " Bellamy " scratched inside • ase— THOMAS RICHARDS, age 25 to 28, height about 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion fresh, square forehead, hair dark brown, small moustache very dark, inclined to be bow- legged; dress, dark grey tweed suit, trousers tight fitting, green cap, double rubber collar, green tie, wearing gold pin, black hair watch chain, gold ring, set 5 • r 6 stones on left little finger. Carried a small paper parcel tied with leather boot lace. Stated he was a liquor traveller. Warrant issued. Iaformation to Supt. Hooper, Kettering. NORTHUMBERLAND. 37 — Newcastle- upon- Tyne ( City).- For failing to report—- Licence- holder RALF WILLIAM BATEY, Office No. 28- 06, age 27, height 5 ft. 5| in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, " J. B. T. H. B." right, " R. BATEY," and anchor left forearm; dress, dark grey suit, cap. A native of Hexham. Sentenced at Newcastle Assizes, 24th February, 1906, to 3 years penal servitude for robbery. Licensed 5th June, 1908. g 122. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Newcastle- upon- Tyne. OXFORDSHIRE. 38. Banbury ( County). — For stealing ( bailee), 15th November, 1908, at Adderbury, a lady's gold English lever watch, plain back, much worn, key winding— WILLIAM WHITELOCK ( supposed false), age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., • omplexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown ; « lr « ss, dark serge jacket and vest, dark grey irousers, black bowler hat, lace boots, carried a black hand bag and umbrella. A tramping watch and clock repairer. May be accompanied by a Woman, age about 30, medium height, slight build, and a Girl, age 8. Stays at common lodging kouses or low beer houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Smith, Banbury. 39 — Oxford ( County). For stealing, 18th inst., a leather pouch purse, knob fastening, con taining 6s. 10d., " A present from Wheatley" in gilt letters, thereon; 2 silk handkerchiefs ( 1 white, 1 brown), h em- stitch ed ; 1 white ribbed cup and saucer— A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair and moustache dark; wearing dark overcoat, black hard felt hat, and supposed cycling knickers. ( Identical with Man, Cajse No. 64, 22nd inst. He left the stolen bicycle at Wheatley and spoke of going to Worcester.) Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Oxford. 40.— Banbury ( Horoiuih ~ For stealing an overcoat, and shawl ( recovered)— ALFRED DAW- SON, age 21, height 5 ft. I. 1, in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, " D" outside right forearm, " LOVE " back left hand, ring left little finger, dot 3rd and 4th left fingers; dress, dark jacket, dark bell bottom trousers, rough black cap. A gipsy; native of Banbury. May be found with travelling tinkers and hawkers. Information to the Head Constable, Banbury. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 41 Burslem ( County).— For stealing from his. lodgings, 9th inst., a lady's gold dress ring, setting for 3 stones; 1 blue and white cotton shirt -— A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fair, thin features, hair black, front teeth irregular; drese, dark grey overcoat, vertical pockets, dark jacket and vest, dark striped trousers, spotted muffler, brown cap, lace boots. Stated he was a native of Old Trafford. laforination to Chief Supt. Hicklin, Burslem. 42.— HaiidsWOrth (<' n< n> ty . For stealing ( servant) £ 30— FREDERICK FREEMAN, age 18, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, pimples on chin, hair ( inclined to sandy) and eyes brown; dress, 2 jackets ( 1 light brown tweed, 1 black), brown tweed vest, dark trousers, dark grey strioed overcoat, lace boots. A clerk; native of Birmingham. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Pilliner, Handsworth. 13.— Longton ( County^.— For fWrting his family, 22nd inst, - GEORGE JOSEPH SALT, age 36, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion, hair, and moustache dark, eyes brown. A native of Man- chester. Is a sergeant of the 3rd North Stafford- shire Regiment. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. SUFFOLK ( East). 44.— Lowestoft ( County).— Vor obtaining, by false pretences, 15th ult., a gold centre seconds keyless English lever watch, No. 28105, adjusted; also a lounge suit, wool lined; Donegal hat, 22nd ult., by stating he had hired a hall a few miles from Lowestoft— Licence- holder HENRY F. HAMILTON, alias WILKINSON, FORTES- CUE, NAPIER, GRANT, and DOUGLAS, Office No. 3685- 97 ( ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR 90, Figure 14), Case No. 28, 18th ult., age 64, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair and beard grey, eyes brown, fleshy growth lower lip; may be wear- ing light overcoat, brownish- grey suit and cap. He came to a farm- house in the country* near Lowestoft, 3rd ult., in answer to an advertisement in Daily Telegraph country apartments for paying guests. Stated he had been in Cromer, Lisbon, Biarritz, and America. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable. Lowestoft. SUSSEX ( East). 45.— Brighton ( Borough).— For embezzling 10s., 5th December, 1908, monies of the Orphan Boys' Home Committee— CHARLES ATTREE, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache ( waxed at ends) light, eyes blue, of smart appearance. A schoolmaster. Warrant issued. £ 100 REWARD. 46. — Brighton ( Borough). — For stealing, during the past month, rings:—( 1 ruby and dia- mond 3- stone gipsy, 188 L. R. m.; i opal and dia- mond half- hoop, 195 G. E. g. e.; 1 diamond 5- stone half- hoop, 307 A. O. m.; 1 diamond and pearl cluster, 327 D. R. m.; 1 opal 3- stone half- hoop, 332 G. E. g. e.; 1 opal and diamond do., 346 T. E.; 1 diamond and special ruby fancy, 369 L. L.; 1 dia- mond 2-. stone fancy crossover, 372 R. L. m.; 1 do., 373 R. L. m.; 1 diamond and sapphire square cluster, 377 S. M.; 1 diamond 5- stone half- hoop, 379 S. M.; 1 diamond and turquoise fancy, 462 S. O. m.; 1 diamond and sapphire 5- stone half- hoop, 465 O. S.; 1 diamond single stone claw set, 491 T. M.; 1 diamond 5- stone half- hoop, 537 O. O. m.; 1 diamond and ruby 3- stone do., 616 O. M.; 1 diamooid 5- stone do., 637 O. O. m.; 1 diamond single stone split shank, 654 M. m.; 1 diamond single stone gipsy, 65 R. m.; 1 diamond and fancy sap- phire fancy, 682 G. O.; 1 diamond 5- stone half- hoop, 712 L. G. m.; 1 diamond and sapphire 5- stone do., 714 E. M.; 1 diamond 3- stone gipsy, 757 M. m.; 1 diamond and turquoise fancy, 795 L. S.; 1 dia- mond 5- stone half- hoop, 797 L. S.; 1 diamond and emerald 5- stone do., 803 R. T.; 1 diamond and emerald 7- stone do., 804 T. M.; 1 diamond single stone 812 D. M.; 1 diamond 5- stone half- hoop, 828 G. E. S.; 1 diamond and manufactured ruby 7- stone, 854 O. M.; 1 diamond and pearl 3- row platinum, 857 O. O. m.; 1 diamond and manu- factured ruby 7- stone, 859 O. O. m.; 1 do., 860 E. m.; 1 diamond single stone, dias on shoulders, 874 G. M. S.; 1 diamond cluster, 182— 21 L. T. m.; 1 reconstructed ruby half- hoop, 467— 7 O. M.; 1 dia- mond cluster, 651— 16 L. R. m.; 1 diamond 5- stone half- hoop, 655— 25 D. O.; 1 second- hand half- hoop diamond, S. H. D. O.; 1 do. diamond cluster, S. H. D. S.); pendants ( 1 diamond, with opal drop, 653— 16, O. H.; 1 diamond and pearl, 653— 22 S. M.; 1 diamond, 653— 30 G. T. M.; 1 diamond and pearl, 655— 29 T./.; 1 diamond drop, 655— 31 O. O.; 1 balds ruby and diamond, 1289 G. S. R. m.; 1 diamond wheel brooch, 1298, D. O.; 1 amethyst and diamond, 1791 R. S.; 1 ruby and diamond brooch, 327 O. S.; 1 diamond and pearl brooch, 1956 O. D.); brooches ( 1 diamond tie and wish- bone, 277 O. S. m.; 1 diamond and sapphire 2- row crescent, 665 O. G.; 1 opal and diamond new moon, 760 O. S.; 1 diamond and ruby 2- row crescent, 777 G. S.; 1 diamond and pearl spray, 1678, O. E. m.; 1 diamond and pearl oak spray, 1792 T./.; 1 dia- mond and sapphire cluster bar, 1917 D. S.); brace- lets ( 1 sapphire and diamond, 150; 1 amethyst and pearl flexible, 452— 8 G. D. m.; 1 pearl and diamond flexible, 457— 10 D. S.; 1 diamond half- hoop, 619— 29 L. S. M.; 1 diamond and opal cluster, 619— 31 L. O. m.; 1 18 ct. gold curb padlock, 271 R. r.; 1 diamond and pearl 5^ ne knife edge, 222 S. M.; 1 15 ct. gold curb padlock and key, 366 R. 90. t; 1 10 ct. bamboo basket flexible, 721' L. m.; 1 9 ct. tur- quoise, set curb, 810 D. r. t.; 1 18 ct' curb padlock, 811 R. 9. s.; 1 fancv flexible, 836 O. m.; 1 turquoise flexible, 904 D. d.; 1 9 ot. mat pattern, 921 O. m.; 1 do., 921 O. m.; 1 do., 922 O. m..; 1 fancy flexible, 938 L. l.; 1 9 ct.' gold flexible, set turquoise, 953 D. r. t.; 1 turquoise set flexible, 961 O. g. r. t.; 1 scientific ruby and diamond flexible cluster, 974 T. M.: 1 9 ct. gold turquoise set c able, 983 A. a.; 1 9 ct. milanese strap, 989 D. m.: 1 do., 201— 1 L.: 1 do., 201— 2 Lm • 1 do., 201— 4 D. m.: 1 do., 201— 6 D.; 1 do., 201— 7 D. 9. s.); necklets ( 1 pearl and diamond drop 457 9 S. M. M.; 1 diamond fringe, 9 E. S.; 1 do., 95 O. O. S.; 1 diamond and ruby fringe, 104 O. E. m.; 1 amethyst and diamond drop, 587 O. O. m.; 1 ruby, pearl, and diamond pendant, 719 M. g. o. t.; 1 pink tourmaline and aquamarine, 718 R. o. t.); 1 pearl platinum muff chain, 457— 13 L. R. S.; 1 18 ct. gold watch, tourbillion escapement, No. 12119; 3 diamonds, 2£ ct., about £ 16 per ct.; 1 single stone diamond pin, 173— 2 G. S. M.; 1 diamond and pearl spray brooch, in case, 467— 11 G. D. O.; 1 single stone diamond earring, 651— 15 S. M.; 1 star sapphire and diamond cluster pin stud, 31 O. G.; 1 ruby and diamond do., 90 G. G.; 1 single stone diamond pin do., 169 M.; 1 bronze, pearl, and diamond cluster, 200 D. O.; 1 single stone diamond pin, 352 E. m.; 1 diamond cluster do., 411 R. m.; 1 diamond and pearl 3- stone bar, 429 D. d.; 1 dia- mond cluster pin, 438 G. S. m.; 1 diamond 3- stone bar do., 461 M. m.; 1 diamond and ruby 3- stone bar do., 462 R.; 1 diamond horse- shoe do., 467 L. S.; 1 sapphire and diamond cluster do., 468 M. m.; 1 diamond single stone do., 472 G. O.; 1 do., 475 A. S.; 1 diamond ruby circle reversible do.,' 510 G. R. g. s.; 1 diamond single stone do., 517 D. O.; 1 do., 527 G. T.; 1 do., 528 G. S. 9. S.; 1 do., pin stud, 554 G. O. m.; 1 do., 555 G. G. m. The letters and figures opposite each article are scratched thereon— ARTHUR WILLIAM TAY- LOR, age 30, height about 5 ft. 9 in., square shoulders, complexion pale, hair dark, clean shaved, prominent nose, of good address. A jeweller's traveller. Absconded, 22nd inst., with most of the property in his possession. Carries a revolver. He has, no doubt, disposed of the pro- perty and will endeavour to leave the country. The above reward will be paid by Mr. F. B. Lawson, 131, King's Road, Brighton, for the apprehension and conviction of Taylor and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount of property recovered. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton. WILTSHIRE. AT.— Swindon ( County).— For stealing, a brown brindle greyhound bitch, wearing collar, " T. Butt Miller, Esq., J. P., Manor House, Crick- lade," thereon, 11th in6t., at Cricklade— A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion and moustache dark, London accent; dress, brown jacket and vest, brown cord trousers, dark muffler and cap. Left a common lodging house in Swindon, 12th inst., with the dog, and stated that he was making for London, via Newbury and Reading. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Swindon. WO ROES TERSHIRE. 18.— Kings Heath ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, an umbrella; 1 silk handker- chief; and 18s.— JAMES STATTERSFIELD, alias JAMES MAYALL, age 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey), whiskers, and moustache ( turning grey) dark brown, eyes brown; dress, dark suit, fawn colour mackintosh, black bowler hat, lace boots, of smart appearance. Supposed a fish salesman; native of Milford Haven. He is well known at the Fish Market, Hull, also at Grimsby. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Chare, King's Heath. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 49. — Middlesbrough ( Borough). — For failing to reports— Licence- holder JAMES ALFRED COX, alias ALFRED A. C. FIRTH and WALTON, Office No. 2078- 08, age 31, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair ( wavy) light brown, slight moustache, eyes grey, abscess scar left jaw, scar right eyebrow and centre of neck; dress, grey striped overcoat, dark jacket suit and cap. A painter; native of York. Convicted at Wakefield, Scarborough, and Newcastle. Sen- tenced at Nottingham Assizes, 7th March, 1905, to 5 years penal servitude for bigamy. Lioensed 26th ult. f 80. May be dealt with where found. Information to the Chief Constable, Middles- brough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 50. — Barnsley [ County). — For stealing 5s. 6£ d. from his lodgings at Gurnethorpe, 19th inst.— ALBERT DEVONPORT, age 20, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, scar on right forearm; dress, brown suit with black stripes, green shirt, red muffler, light green cap, yellow lace boots, fronts have been blacked ( once). A native of Stalybridge. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Court House, Barnsley. TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1909. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 51.— Sloug/ h ( County).— Committed for trial at Assizes, charged with conspiracy to defraud by forged instruments, betting telegrams— ROBERT ERNEST DAVENPORT, age 30, height 5 ft. 1\ in., very slight build, complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, small mole left cheek. A commission agent; native of Wolstanton, Stoke- on- Trent. Information to Supt. Pearman, Slough. OXFORDSHIRE. 52.— Banbury ( Borough).— Remanded till 1st prox., charged with shopbreaking— GEORGE BROWN, age 28, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, cut scar palm right hand, memorial cross, " In memory of my dear Mother and Sister" thereon, ship, 2 hearts, and flower right arm, crossed flags, heart, and cross, rose, " Alice," left arm, bracelet and flags left wrist; dress, blue suit, grey overcoat, dark turn- down cap. A labourer; native of London.— JAMES MARRIOTT, age 39, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, burn scar right side of forehead, cut scar left eyebrow, bridge of nose, right side upper lip, and left side lower lip, " Ethel," 2 flowers, and portion of brace- let outside right forearm, tombstone, " In Loving Memory of Father and Mother" thereon, inside right forearm, sailor's head, flower, horse's head and shoe, crossed hands, heart, and " Ethel " out side left forearm, cross inside left forearm, anchor back left hand; dress, brown mixture jacket, black vest, white stripes, blue serge trousers, brown leather leggings, green and white muffler, grey cap. An electric wireman; native of Buckingham.— GEORGE MALIN, age 19, height 5 ft. 5? in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, sm, all cut scar right cheek, right wrist, large scar left knee cap; dress, black jacket , vest, and overcoat, dark trousers, black cap and muffler. A shoe hand; native of Northampton.— THOMAS WESTLEY, age 26, height 5 ft. 10J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown ( right glass), 3 small scars top of head, round scar back of neck, small round scar back left hand, ballet girl. " A. P.," crossed hands outside right forearm, sailor, hand holding cross, " Tommy" thereon, inside right forearm, cut scar tip right forefinger, ballet girl with flags, heart and anchor back left forearm, palm tree and snake inside left forearm, dot back left wrist; dress, black jacket and vest, blue and white striped trousers, dark turned- down cap, black muffler. A labourer; native of Wellingborough. Information to the Head Constable, Banbury. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 53.— Leek ( County)— Committed for trial at Stafford Adjourned Sessions, 19th prox., charged with larceny ( shop door)— FRANK WARD, alias ARTHUR DAVIES, age 34, height 5 ft. 10£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar back of left hand and right of neck. A native of Ruthin,— FRANK HAGGERTY, alias GEORGE BROWN, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, hair dark, eyes brown, scar above left ankle, star back of both hands, Union Jack and American flag right forearm, star and American battleship left forearm. A native of TJtica, New York. Information to Supt. Gil bride, Leek. 54,— Longton ( County).— Committed for trial at Stafford Quarter Sessions, charged with ob- taining food and lodgings by false pretences, between 5th and 11th inst.- EDWARD ALBERT PACE, age 27, height 5 ft, 7 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache brown, eyes light blue, bottom 1 in very thick: dress, black jacket and vest, dark grev trousers, brown cap, blucher boots. A baker; native of Whitchurch, Salop. Previously con- victed at Shropshire Assizes and Chester Quarter Sessions of larceny and fraud Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. SUSSEX ( East). 55. Brighton ( Borough). Committed for trial at next Assizes, charged with attempting to commit suicide— GEORGE HALL ( supposed false), age 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes brown, ship, anchor, cross, star, and flag tattooed right forearm; dress, dark suit, black and white spotted tie, bowler hat. States he is a native of the North of England, and that he last his money in endeavouring, to bring out a patent'. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton. PROPERTY STOLEN. BERKSHIRE. 56. — Windsor ( Borough). — Between 30th August and 25th November, 1908, a fine silver watch, " No. 7648," and a number on dial; 1 silver curb pattern chain, locket containing lady's photograph attached; 1 silver Waltham lever watch, " F. Wheeler, June 18th, 1900," engraved around garter on back; 1 fine silver double chain, silver stamp case, an old quarter dollar piece at- tached; 1 curved meerschaum pipe, shape of a negro's head. Information to the Chief Constable, Windsor. CA MBRIDGESHIRE. 57.— Cambridge { liorough).— 28rd inst., a gold half- hunter watch, keyless, monogram " H. D." on back, a very fine link gold double albert, bar in centre, and a small gold locket, containing 2 photographs, as pendant; 1 silver medal, gold centre, " Horace Dixon " one side, " L. H. S." the other, attached; 3 gold pins ( 1 fox's head; 1 small spray, set 3 pearls ; 1 knot, set 2 small stones). Between 20th and 25th inst., a small leather watch case, containing a gold keyless watch, white dial, black figures, " J. C. Harris, Spalding," on dial, a short gold curb pattern chain attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Cambridge. HAMPSHIRE. 58. Winchester ( City).— 26th inst., by burglary, an Indian silver teapot ( small), bird with wings outstretched on lid; 1 do. milk jug to match ; 1 do. miniature Madras cooking pot, handle broken; 1 English silver bon- bon dish; 1 do. salver, initials " E. W." engraved thereon, fluted edges: 1 silver stamp box; 1 small clock in an imitation tortoise shell case ( case broken) ; 1 gold little finger ring, ship engraved thereon ; 30 spoons 1 Lucerne, Edelweiss flower handle; 1 Dublin shamrock handle; 1 Cork, name on bowl; 1 Kil- larney; 1 Vancouver, maple and oak tree handle; 1 St. Cross; 1 Malta, Maltese sixpence for bowl; 2 Winchester; 1 Stirling; 1 Rochester Cathedral on bowl; 1 Berne, figure of a bear for handle; 1 Chester; 1 Coronation; 1 verv small, curious head for handle; 2, fluted edges to bowl and twisted handle: 2 small plain, very old; 1 about 2 ins. long: 3 salts, various patterns ( all silver); 2 Japanese; 1 do., twisted handle; 1 St. Malo, Mount St. Michael for handle: 1 Rouen; 1 Mount St. Michael; 1 Caen ( all metal)). Information to the Head Constable, Winchester. RADNORSHIRE. 59.— Penyhont ( County).— 21st or 22nd inst., bv housebreaking, at Glangwye, Rhayader, a silver hammered pocket book ( recovered) ; 1 ease of silver- mounted fish carvers ( 2 knives; 2 forks; 1 steel), tusk shape, ivory handles ; 2 silver- plated fruit spoons: 1 silver- plated mustard spoon, beaded pat- tern : 1 silver- plated pickle fork ; 1 silver cake knife (' without handle') ; 1 nickel horse shoe clock, gilt face, and blue enamel studs; 1 polished mahogany clock, brass face; 1 scent bottle, clover leaf shape stopoer; 1 pair brown linen curtains; 1 pair white linen curtains, with red imitation rose buds; 1 red bordered towel— Bv TWO MEN ( who sold the nocket book in Llanidloes, 22nd inst.') ( 1st, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair and moustache dark. 2nd, age about 20, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion swarthy. Both wearing dark clothes and caps). May be accom- panied bv a Woman. Between 10th and 15th inst., bv housebreak- ing. a gilt travelling clock, in leather case: 1 masonic silver medal. Dale blue ribbon attached ; 1 pair black dress1 trousers; 1 pair military too boots: 1 armv 6- chamber revolver, in leather case, " Cant, H. C. T. Beadnell, late 63rd Regiment, from C. E. B." written on case: a quantitv of cart- ri'lo- es— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 30. height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fair, hair lio- ht: dress, blue f? erge coat, and probablv the stolen trousers and top boots, as he left his behind. Information to the Chief Constable, Penybont. SURREY. fiO. Chertsey ( County).— 19th inst., at Egham, a " Standard Triumph" bicycle, 28 in. wheels, plated rims, frame enamelled black, 2 roller brakes, Scotch tyres, upturned handles, black cork grips ( nearly new). Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. WORCES TERSHIRE. 61.— Evesham ( County).— 21st inst., a " Royal Enfield" bicycle, No. 98033, black enamelled, " Royal Enfield" transfer on down tube, 28 in. frame, Eadie Coaster hub, back pedalling back brake, roller lever front do. ( out of order), free wheel, rubber pedals, 2 mudguards, " Hitchins & Son" on back, extension mudguard front wheel, plated rims, front wheel slightly buckled, Dtrnlop tyre ® ( front new), 2 rubber rings right handle, believed Brooksi' saddle, plated oil lamp, bell, black Lucas parcel carrier, and cycling cape at- tached— By A MAN, age about 23, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, clean sihaved, rather long pointed nose, Birming- ham accent; dress, dark brown jacket and vest, grey cycling knickers, dark cap, soft collar, dark brown cycling stockings, white ring around tope, brown boots ( apparently new). He stayed at Cheltenham, 21st inst., and left with the bicycle, 22nd inst., stating he was going to Bristol en route for Plymouth. Information to Supt. Cope, Evesham. £ 5 REWARD. 62. — Stourport ( County). — Since 12th August, 1908, from Bockleton Court, near Ten- bury, a sealskin cape, very full and deep, high double collar and neck strap, lined white silk with small stripes of rose buds and green leaves, " Ince and Modera" marked on skin near collar under lining. Between 12th and 24th December, 1908, 2 small diamond ear drops, pear shape, ring through top of each ( 1 stone perfectly clear, other slightly tinged with yellow). The above reward will be paid by F. M. Modera, Esq., Bockleton Court, Ten bury, for the appre- hension of the thief or thieves and the recovery of either the cape or the ear drops. Information to Supt. Walker, Stourport. PROPERTY RECOVERED. OXFORDSHIRE. 63,— Watlington ( County).— B icvcle, CM* No. 64, 22nd inst. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 64. — Sheffield ( City). — Tin trunk „ rid contents, Case No. 70, 13th November, 1908. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF A PRISONER. ESSEX. 65. — Colchester ( County). — Found in possession of GEORGE WM. WYKES ( late of the Royal Engineers), who was convicted on five charges of larceny at Colchester Borough Quarter Sessions, 22nd inst., and sentenced to 6 months imprisonment:— A silver lever watch, No. 38464, " C. Y. C., won by C. E. Routh, Dudu, Venture, Kohinoor, 1877," inside case; 1 silver Geneva watch, No. 72848, 2 hands and escape wheel miss- ing, " Mrs. Wyatt" scratched inside case; 3 plain silver match boxes ( 1 inscribed " Vere- de- Cetto, September 28th, 1900"); 1 pocket compass; 1 electric pocket battery; 1 do. torch ( supposed stolen). Information to the Chief Constable, Colchester. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. GL OUCES TERSHIRE. 66.— Bristol ( City)— Since 16th ult., from Horfield Common, a black mare cob, rising 5 years, 14 hands, face and 3 fetlocks white, coat rather long, and has a brownish- black appearance, short mane and tail, very good action., in good con- dition. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND CA MBRIDGESHIRE. 67.— Cambridge ( County).— 22nd inst., at Swavesey, the body of A MAN, age 60 to 70, length 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair, whiskere, and moustache grey, scar on right eyebrow; dress, dark grey mixture jacket and vest, dark trousers, patches both knee ® , blue muffler, with red and white stripes, brown cap, lace boots. Appearance 48 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1909. PERSONS OP BODIES FOUND ( mmtuumd) - of a tramp. Believed to have travelled the Eastern. Counties sharpening scissors and razors. A verdict of heart failure caused by exposure to the cold was returned at the inquest. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Castle Hill, Cambridge. KENT. 68.— Rochester ( City).— Abandoned, 23rd inst., A MALE CHILD, age about 12 months, complexion fair, hair light, eyes dark blue, 2 lower teeth, well nourished; dress, white flannel shirt, white roller, pink flannelette petticoat and frock ( faded), white woollen shawl, ice wool bonnet, small white bow on top, white veil. Information to the Chief Constable, Rochester. LANCASHIRE. 69.— Warrington ( Borough).— Abandoned, 23rd inst., A FEMALE CHILD, age about 2, hair dark brown, eyes blue; dress, white serge coat, dark blue serge frock, dark blue cap, white ribbon attached, 2 pink flannelette under skirts, 1 do. chemise, brown socks and sandals, rather shabby and well worn. Now in Warrington Union Work- house. Information to the Chief Constable, Warrington. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 70 Middlesbrough ( Borough) — 25th inst., on the beach or slipway of a shipbuilding yard, the body of a newly- born MALE CHILD, fully developed, wrapped in a white cotton pillow case, one end fastened with white tape, wrapped in two pieces of brown paper. The child had not had a separate existence, and received no atten- tion at birth. Information to the Chief Constable, Middles- brough. APPREHENSIONS, 71 — Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office.— RICHARD CAIN, Office No. 355- 08, Tabular Form, 1st inst., at Romford, for larceny, as Geo. Brown. 72.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office.— ALICE NELSON, Office No. 175- 02, Tabular Form, 2nd October, 1908. 73.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office.— GEORGE SMITH, Office No. 45- 04, Case No. 2, 22nd inst., and committed for trial at Central Criminal Court, 2nd prox., for attempted shop- breaking, as George Wright. 74.— Metropolitan Police District, N Division.— JOSEPH NORTH, Office No. 3285- 01, Case No. 87, 22nd inst., and committed for trial at Central Criminal Court for burglary. 75- City of London - HERBERT WIL LI AM GROUT, Case No. 7, 22nd inst. 76.— Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury ( County).— HERBERT ROBSON, Case No. 12, 6th December, 1907. 77. — Buckinghamshire, Fenny Stratford ( County). — GEORGE TAPPIN, alias WILSON and WINS LOW, Case No. 10, 22nd inst. 78 — Essex, Southminster ( County).— STANLEY MEADOWS, Case No. 16, 22nd inst. 79. - Glamorganshire, Bridgend ( County).— ERNEST ANDERSON DOUGLAS, Office No. 1930- 08, Case No. 18, 22nd inst. 80. — Gloucestershire, Stroud ( County).— J. MAY, Case No. 21, 22nd inst. 81.— Gloucestershire, Bristol ( City). - KITTY ARCHER, Case No. 16, 26th June, 1908. 82.- Kent, Dartford ( County).— HENRY PHILLIPS, Office No. 1772- 01, Case No. 15, 19th October. 1906, at Rochester, for larceny, as Henry Johnson. 83.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— WILLIAM F. NORTON, Office No. 652- 02, Case No. 25, 24th May, and Tabular Form, 7th June, 1907, and remanded at Banbury till 1st prox., for shopbreaking, as George Brown. 84. — Westmorland, Appleby ( County).— JAMES ULLOCK, Case No. 50, 11th December, 1908. 85- Yorkshire ( West Riding), Bradford ( County).— WILLIAM AMBLER, Case No. 48, 22nd inst. 86— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Bradford ( City). — JOSEPH FERGUSON, alias HILL and RANDALL, Office No. 1604- 02, Case No. 49, 15th, and 22, 22nd inst., at Grimsby, and motor cycle, A K 772, recovered. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSION SOUGHT. METROPOITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 87.— E Division.— Vol stealing ( trick), 15th inst., a pearl and diamond half- hoop bracelet, set 9 Japanese pearls, 16 brilliants, " 114 CA/ D/-" scratched inside; 1 diamond and pearl necklet, composed of 150 brilliants and 5 Japanese pearls; 1 lady's 2- stone diamond cross- over ring, " 494 AMCE/ E " scratched inside — J. WALKER, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, thin face, hair and moustache ( about 3 weeks' growth) dark, plausible manner, speaks softly; dress, black frock coat and trousers, silk hat. He engages rooms at a hotel, calls on jewellers and requests that jewellery, which he selects, may be sent to the hotel under the pretence of making his aged mother a present, obtains same and decamps. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PROPERTY STOLEN. KENT. 88.— Dover ( Borough).— 27th inst., by burglary a Charles I. Exeter Crown piece; 1 James II. do., dated 1687; 1 Queen Anne do., dated 1708; 2 Charles II. Crownsdat pieces, dated 1662; 1 do., 1663; 2 do., 1671; 1 do., 1672; 2 William II. do., 1696; 1 Charles II. 5- guinea piece; 6 gold spade guineas ( antique); a quantity of gold and silver coins ; a quantity of gold, silver, and copper Jubilee coins; 1 gold Coronation medal of Queen Victoria; 1 antique blue enamel watch, pearls around edges each side, chain and trinkets attached; 1 small French antique lady's gold chased watch, white dial, small diamond hands; 1 silver necklace, bead pattern, graduated drops, spike pattern; 1 long gold bar brooch, pearls and miniature in centre; about 30 fancy antique and other rings, set various stones; 3 small pieces of white " Duchesse" lace. Information to the Chief Constable, Dover. APPREHENSION. 89.— Gloucestershire, Staple Hill ( Comity).— SAMUEL SMITH, Case No. 16, 30th August, 1S07. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending January 23rd, 1909, with the result, etc. Division csacerned. Office No. D, E, G, J, Y. G. 624— 02 ^ 565— 00 M. 509— 02 H, M. 1416— 97 r. 786— 08 G. 3260— 01 « . 129— 00 N. 1215— 06 N. 1001— 02 G, T, W. 1204— 01 P, W. 2754— 00 G, N. 2062 — 01 H. 2647— 00 D, K, L. 110— 07 E. 1639— 05 B. 3574— 02 T. 899— 03 D, S, nH, l L, R, V. i h. 8605- 01 2107— 02 NAME. Sentence Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. He- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. DARNALL, JOHN DAVIS, WILLIAM DUNN, SAMUEL DICKSON, JOHN PDRVIS FELSTEAD, HERBERT GIBBS, JOHN JOHNSON, SWIFT JONES, ALFRED LAXTON, JAMES McDONALD, JAMES MURPHY, DANIEL RAY, FRANK OH SULLIVAN, HENRi WILLIAMS, GEORGE ROW- LAND WILLIS, THOMAS 1 year h. l. 3 years p. s. 4 month h. l. 6 weeks h. l. 3 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 4 years p. s. years supn. 7 years p. s. 3 years p. s. I years supn. | 3 months h. l. : 3 months h. l. ; 3 years p. s. 3 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 3 years p. s. 3 years p. s. 18 months h. l. 15 months h. l. 1 year h. l. 21st Jan., Clerkenwell P. Ct. 19th Jan., S. L. Sess. 19th Jan., Dover P. Sess. 21st Jan., Tower Bridge P. Ct. 14th Jan., N. L. P. Ct 21 et Jan., Clerkenwell P. Ct. and 3 19th Jan., N. L. Sess. 19tb Jan., Ipswich Assizes and 2 19th Jan., Middlesex Sess. 23rd Jan., Marylebone P. Ct. 23rd Jan., Croydon Boro' P. Ct. 19th Jan., S. L. Sess. 16th Nov., ' 08, Clerkenwell P. Ct. 14th Jan., Bow Street P. Ct. 19th Jan., N. L. Sess. 19th Jan., N. L. Sess. 20th Jan., N. L. Sess. 20th Jan., N. L. Sess 6th Jan., Liverpool City Sess. P. of C. Act Attempted shop- breaking Cycle stealing Larceny P. of C. Act P. of C. Act Stealing purse Larceny and at- tempted fraud Stealing money from gas meter Attempted fraud Larceny ( person; Attempted shop- breaking Larceny ( person) Larceny ( van) Burglary Larceny Wounding police Obtaining money by fraud Rogue & vagabond Same Name WILLIAM LEE Same Name JOHN DACEY Same Name WILLIAM SMITH SAMUEL HOWARD Same Name GEORGE WHITE ROBERT ROUSE JAMES MCCARTHY ARTHUR BOULBY SHIRLEY JAM1ESON JAMES WELCH MATTHEW HIGGING- BOTHAM FRANK CARTER HENRY HARRINGTON Same Name GEORGE CONNOR P. C. Selby, 121G ; also P. C. Johnson, 530N. P. S. Richards, C. I. D., G ; also P. C. Poplette, 138X. P. C. Weekes, 353M ; also Divl. Det.- Insp. Nicholls, M. P. S. Monahan and P. C. Edwards, C. I. D., Y. P. C. Breslin, 307G, and P. S. Richards, C. I. D., G. P. C. Batchelor, 60NR ; also P. S. Pullen, C. I. D., N. P. C. Samuels, 28NR ; also P. C. Brad- shaw, C. I. D.. N. P. C. Beasley, 731X ; also P. S. Laven, City. P. C. Harris, 220W, and P. S. Sharpe, C. I. D., W. P. O. Garratt, 438G; also Divl. Det.- Insp. Martin, N. P. C. Hubbard and P. C. Powell, 0.1. D., Y. P. C. Popple, 196E ; also P. S. Barfield, 40 Y. P. C. Phillips, 507K ; also P. S. Wilson, C. I. D., S. P. S. Durrant, C. I. D., D ; also P. S. Bed- ford, C. I. D., B. P. C. Hedden, 17CR ; also P. S. Mercer, C. I. D., C. P. S. Handley and P. S. Wright, C. I. D., J. LONDON : PBISTKD » OB His MAJESTY'S STATIOHEBY OITIOE BY J. J. KBIIBKB 4 OO„ 33, NEW BMDOE STBBET, H. O. ; 33, KINO WIMJAM 3TBBBT, B. C.; AND MARSHALSEA WORKS S K 78802