POLICE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1909. VOL. XXVI., No. 2684. KE GrULATIOHS, 1 All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should he addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YABD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken, upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences will be inserted at a cost of 8s. per portrait, and engravings of stolen property at a cost of 6s. per photograph or sketch, unless the article is large or unusually intricate, when the charge will be higher. A remittance of 6s. should be made in the first instance for cost of engraving sketches. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and as far as practicable they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from suc'i publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be foricarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only ; they must be in the usual form , and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. The Space being limited, announcements concerning " Missing Persons" are only accepted on payment, but insertion in the next or any subsequent issue cannot be guaranteed. The charge for such insertion ( if accepted) will be given on application. 14. All copies of the POLICE GAZETTE re- transmitted by Police Forces should be prepaid at the ordinary rate for printed matter sent by post within the United Kingdom. THE EDITOB, 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:— ( a) All persons coming within Sections 5, 7, or 8 of the Prevention of Crimes Act, 1871. ( b) All persons, at Assizes or Quarter Sessions, sentenced to not less than one month's imprison- ment, without option of a fine, for any of the offences shown below. ( c) All persons, at Petty Sessional, Police, or Stipendiary Magistrate's Court, sentenced to more than one month's imprisonment, without 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 t false pre- tences. Possessing housebreaking tools. Procuration of women and girls. Prostitution, living on proceeds of ( Vagrancy Act, 1898, Sec. 1, para. a). Receiving. Robbery. Sacrilege. Sheep stealing. Shopbreaking. Suspected person. Unlawful possession. Uttering counterfeit coin. Warehouse- breaking. But all offenders of the first Division, and such of the second Division as have never been previously 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 f uture, notify the death of any criminal who has been finger- printed. The notification should contain the full name and aliases, particulars of conviction or convictions if possible, also the No. published in the list of Habitual Criminals. BERKSHIRE. 3. Newbury ( County).— For obtaining £ 3 4s. by false pretences, also for failing to report— Licence- holder ARTHUR EDWARD SMITH alias GEORGE SMITH, Office No. 506- 06 ( Illustrated Circular 82, Fig. 8), age 29, height 5 ft. 5| in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar over right eye, back right thumb and right ear. A native of London. Sentenced at North London Sessions, 23rd October, 1906, to 31 years penal servitude and 2 years super- vision for false pretences. Licensed 8th June, 1909. g. 519. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gamble, Newbury. 4.— Windsor ( Borough),— For obtaining 5s. by false pretences, 3rd inst.— JAMES EVANS, alias COULSON, TILTON, WILSON, SMITH, POTTER, WARD, and BEAMSAR, Office No. 1199- 07 ( Illus- trated Circular 86, Fig. 30), Case No. 5, 10th inst., age 30, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion sallow, hair and slight moustache light brown, eyes grey ; dress, dark jacket suit, blue engineer's cap ( bright peak), appear- ance of a seafaring man, native of Ely, Cambs. He called at several houses, presented a subscription list, and stated that he was a signalman in the employ of the Great Western Railway, and was authorised to collect money on behalf of the widow and family of a guard killed on duty at Slough. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Windsor. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT I — A Division — WILLIAM ALFRED SMITH, Case No. 33, 16th July last. Deceased. 2. — D Division.— For stealing ( servant) £ 100— LAWRENCE FREDERIC TAVERNER, age 29, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, large nose and features, hair brown, slight moustache light, eyes hazel, quiet demeanour; dress, blue serge suit, dark tie, hard felt hat. A native of St. Michael's, near Maidstone. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BUCKINGHA MS HIRE. 5.— Aylesbury ( County). — For obtaining a quantity of hair brushes, R. B. and F. W. Home marked on side, by false pretences, 13th inst.—- A MAN, age 20 to 23, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 ins., slight build, complexion very dark, hair black, believed clean shaved, of foreign appearance; dress, dark green waterproof overcoat, cap, green striped shirt and collar, green tie. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Aylesbury. CA RNA R VONSHIRE. 6.— Bangor ( County).— For obtaining £ 5 by a forged cheque, 23rd ult.— FRANCIS ARTHUR PHILLIPS, alias RALPH KERR, and MANNERS, ( Case No. 8, 3rd inst.), age 24 to 28, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., sturdy build, complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved; dress, navy blue suit. An architect, believed a native of Chorley, Lanes. Stated he was a medical student at the Birmingham University. Accompanied by A MAN, age about 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair black, clean shaved; dress, navy blue suit. Warrant issued. 7.— Bangor ( County).— For carnal knowledge of a girl under the age of 16, 27th ult.— THOMAS WILSON, alias HARRY VERNON, SULLIVAN, DALEY and HOPPER, Office No. 1824- 01 ( Illus- trated Circular 76, figure 4 ; for portrait, see Case No. 25, 20th ult.), age 30, height 5 ft. 7^ in., com- plexion pale, hair dark brown ( short), eyes grey, of smart appearance; dress, blue serge suit, straw hat, light coloured tan boots, wearing gold colour chain. Represented himself to be the proprietor of rthe Hotel Majestic, Harrogate. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Guest, Bangor. 8.— Conway ( County).— For stealing a ledger ; 1 cash book; 1 department do. ; 1 stock do.; at Llandudno Junction Railway Station— HARRY MAWSON, age 38, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair ( thin on top) light brown, moustache brown, eyes hazel ( squint left), high forehead. A railway book stall clerk, native of Sheffield, where he was employed as a pawnbroker's assistant. Absconded 2nd inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Conway. CHESHIRE. $.— Liscard ( County).— For stealing £ 55 10s.; a 22- ct. gold wedding ring; 1 diamond ring set 2 sapphires; 1 pearl brooch with three bars— ROBERT HENRY BENSON, alias DR. BENSON, age 45, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., stout build, round features, hair ( bald on top) light, clean shaved, eyes blue, German accent; dress, navy blue serge suit, navy blue tie with white stripes, round pin set ruby and pearls ; brownish soft felt hat. Had in his possession a brown leather case containing eyeglasses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McHale, Liscard. THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 367, 1909. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued). 10.— Macclesfield { County).— For stealing, 14th inst., at Adlington, a silver sugar basin and cream jug ( recovered)— M. READ, age 45, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion dark, hair dark, slight moustache, supposed sandy ; dress, shabby suit, muffler and cap. Stated he was a native of Liverpool. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hoole, Macclesfield. 11 — Middlewich ( County).— For burglary ( breaking out of public house), and stealing a pair of light glazed kid boots, size 9, toe caps, block toes, rather broad soles, waterproof to top lacehole, nearly new, " Timpson " in green cotton on tabs— THOMAS A. PRUETT, alias CLARKE, Office No. 1766- 09, age 48, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown ( turning grey), moustache brown, eyes blue, crucifixion and 1898 right forearm, lost right big toe; dress, black jacket, dark double breasted vest with white spots, dark trousers, light blue tie, light cap. A collier, native of Ruabon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Thompson, Middlewich. 12.— Nantwich ( County).— For stealing ( trick) a bicycle ( recovered)— JOSEPH HENRY RISHTON, age 21, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, curl on front, clean shaved, eyes grey, scar right cheek; dress, dark coat, grey vest ( 4 pockets), grey cap, Scotch plaid ( black and white) seamless cycling knickers, cycling stockings with fancy tops, red- knitted muffler. A native of Blackburn. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Farnworth, Nantwich. 13.— Macclesfield ( Borough).-— For obtain- ing £ 1 5s. 6d. by false pretences, 2nd inst.— W. LUCAS, age about 34, height 5 ft. 4| in., slight build, thin features, prominent nose, hair and moustache ( waxed at ends) dark; dress, navy blue suit, bowler hat, shabby genteel appearance, carried a traveller's small brown sample bag, opens at side. Represented himself as a traveller for a pictorial post card publishing firm, London, obtained orders for cards and received payment for same. Appears identical with W. Lucas, Case No. 18, 3rd inst. Warrant issued. 14.— Macclesfield ( Borough).— For non- pay- ment of maintenance arrears— JOHN MITCHELL, age 37, height 5 ft. 10£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown. A carter. May be found in the Pottery District, probably hawking green- grocery, and accompanied by his brother. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Macclesfield. ESSEX. 15.— Braintree ( County). ( bailee) a bicycle, 10th ult.- — For stealing HEAD, alias F. WILLIAMS, age 45, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes dark blue, very deaf ; dress, dark suit, cap. A painter. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Terry, Braintree. lG- Southend- On- Sea ( County). — For obtaining 13s. 6d. by false pretences, 3rd inst.— MATTHEWS, age 23 to 25, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light, moustache ginger ; dress, dark jacket suit, white straw hat, lace boots, carried a brown portmanteau about 2 ft. long containing samples of paper bags, & c. He calls on greengrocers, & c., and represents that he is a traveller for a firm of paper bag manufacturers, Upper Thames Street, London, E. C., receives orders for goods and obtains money. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. FIFESHIRE. 17.— Cupar ( County).— For failing to report- Licence - holder WILLIAM FRASER, alias THOMAS SMITH, McKENZIE, KELLY, KERNE Y, DONALD McDOUGALL, and ANGUS McDONALD, S. C. R., No 917- 09, age 45, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue. A miner, native of Liverpool. Sentenced at Glasgow, 10th May, 1904, to 7 years penal servitude for ( 1) assault and larceny, ( 2) larceny and P. C. of assault and robbery, theft and reset. Liberated 14th August, 1909, on licence of 634 days, expiring 10th May, 1911. May be dealt with where found. Information to the Chief Constable of Fifeshire, Cupar. GLA MORGA NSHIRE. 18— Cardiff ( City).— For stealing a bicycle ( recovered)— GEORGE GRIFFITHS ( supposed false), a<? e 20 to 22, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion fair; dress, grey coat, black and white plaid cycling knickers, cycling stockings, cap, low shoes. Is believed to have committed several similar offences in this city, but the other machines have not b: en recovered. Warrant issued. 19 — Cardiff ( City).—¥ or stealing ( bailee) a quantity of furniture— THOMAS LEE GROVES, alias LE GROS, age about 48, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion and hair dark, short pointed beard, black moustache ; dress, morning suit and bowler hat. A furniture dealer, native of Jersey. He left here 24th July last, and is believed to be in business as a furniture dealer at Cricklewood, London. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Cardiff. 20.— Swansea ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 3 by false pretences, 27th ult.— C. REDMAN, alias WITHY, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair and moustache sandy; dress, blue serge suit, blue tie, brown boots, wearing a gold watch chain. Believed a native of Bristol. He represents himself to be an engineer or steward of a ship in port, calls on trades- men and boarding- house keepers, pays a bill with a worthless advance note, obtains the change and decamps. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Swansea. GL OUCES TERSHIRE. 21.— Bristol ( City).— For stealing 28th ult. a bicycle ( recovered)— FREDERICK WRIGHT, age 19, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., stiff build, complexion and hair dark; dress, blue serge coat, blue trousers ( striped), coloured muffler. A gardener. He has been an inmate of Kingswood Reformatory, where he was sent for larceny. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 22 — Bristol ( City).— For stealing, 7th ult., a silver albert, small curb links, pencil case, and silver Jamaica coin, attached; 1 nearly new dark grey lounge suit, blue stripe; 1 white shirt; 1 double collar, laundry mark 183 ; 1 pair black merino socks ; 1 black handle razor, " crown and sword " on blade ; and about 10s.— SIDNEY WITHEY, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, thin faje, light brown moustache, eyes blue, teeth very much discoloured, heart pierced with arrow tattooed right forearm; dress, dark grey jacket and vest ( trousers lighter material), violet tie, dirty white straw hat, black band, lace boots, wearing a brown leather watch guard, and gold colour snake pattern ring. A native of Bristol. He takes lodgings, and during absence of occupier commits the offence and decamps. He has obtained several sums by seamen's bogus advance notes. In possession of a seaman's discharge book. May be found at lodging or refreshment houses or shipping offices. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 23.— Southampton ( Borough).— For stealing ( from his lodgings) £ 11 10s. 6d. — ALFRED WILKINS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark brown, small moustache light; dress, dark suit, fawn coloured mackintosh, round green soft hat. A surveyor. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. ISLE OF WIGHT. 24.— Newport ( County).— For obtaining money by fraud, at Sandown, 30th June last— EDITH SARAH JAMES, age about 40, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, wears glasses, addicted to drink; dress, blue coat and skirt, collar and tie. An authoress, native of Manchester. Is well known at Bognor and Winchester. Will probably be accompanied by an invalid woman. Photograph can be seen on application. Warrant issued. 25.— Newport ( County) — For stealing from his lodgings at Shanklin, 13th inst., a dark blue melton overcoat, single breasted, velvet collar, inside lining slightly torn and £ 1— WILLIAM BAKER, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion, hair ( turning grey) and eyes dark, clean shaved ; dress, dark brown striped suit, black corded silk tie, dark grey cap. A billiard marker. Had with him when he arrived, 9th inst. ( supposed stolen), a free wheel bicycle, 24- in. frame, black enamelled, lined green and gold, 28- in. wheels, plated rims, two roller lever rim brakes, " The Fagan" two- speed hub, handle- bar control, raised handle- bars, Dunlop tyres, rubber pedals, plated " Corsair " oil lamp. Now in posses- sion of police. Warrant issued. 26.— Newport County).— For embezzlement at Freshwater— JAMES BENNETT, age about 50, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., weight about 11 stone, complexion pale, bloated face, small head and eyes, hair ( turning grey) and heavy drooping moustache dark, forearms tattooed, addicted to drink. A canteen steward, formerly a sergeant of the Royal Fusiliers. Is a good billiard player. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable Newport, I. of W. KENT. 27.— Sandwich ( County).— For embezzlement — WINSLIE DAVEY, alias FINN, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., carries his left shoulder lower than right, complexion pale, hair dark brown, splay feet; dress' dark tweed suit, cap, lace boots ( too large for him), all old. A milkman, native of Canterbury. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Stone, Sandwich. 28.— West Mailing ( County).— For stealing ( trick) postal orders— A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion and slight moustache dark, of good address; dress, dark blue or black knicker suit black leggings. Appearance of a clerk. He calls at post offices in villages, purchases a registered envelope, also postal orders, pretends to place the orders in the envelope, tenders a cheque in payment, and on being informed that the cheque cannot bo cashed states he will get it changed at a public- house, leaving the registered envelope on the counter, which on being opened contains paper only. The orders are cashed at the next village shortly afterwards. Warrant issued. 29.— West Mailing ( County).— For larceny and false pretences— MOSS JENNER, age about 22, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair light, a cripple, right hip supposed deformed; dress, dark cycling suit, dark cap, lace boots. A native of Plaxted, Kent. Represents himself as' a comedian. Had with him a bicycle. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ford, West Mailing. LANCASHIRE. 30.— Rawtenstall ( County).— For stealing, 30th ult., from his lodgings a suit of clothes ( recovered)— JOHN WHITTAKER, alias RAMS- BOTTOM, age 24, height 5 ft. 5 in., fresh com- plexion, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, cut mark under chin, 4 artificial front upper teeth; dress, blue serge suit, double- breasted jacket, 2 rows of brass buttons in front, and gold lace on sleeves, cap, gold badge and glazed peak, brown boots; or blue serge suit, grey cap, brown boots. In possession of a sailor's white kit bag. A ship's steward or baker. He obtains lodgings, stating he is engaged on a ship which is at Liverpool, or Glasgow, or some other port, and that he is taking a short holiday whilst his ship is in port; after staying a few days he decamps. Previously convicted at Bradford, Blackburn and Bury. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McLean, Rawtenstall, near Manchester. 31.— Liverpool ( City).— For attempting to obtain £ 25 by false pretences, 12th ult.— B. CURSON, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 ins., good build, clean shaved. He advertised for a manageress for a large hotel, and attempted to obtain the money as security from an applicant. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. 32.— Warrington ( Borough).-— Escaped from custody, 15th ult., while on remand charged with stealing boots, and being on enclosed premises with intent to commit a felony— WILLIAM or ELLIS CALDWELL, age 14, height 4 ft. 8£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey; dress, grey knicker suit, and cap, dark red muffler, black stockings, lace boots. A native of Horwich, near Bolton. In March last he was committed to the Akbar Nautical School Reformatory, Heswall, and absconded 5th ult. May be found on canal banks or less frequented roads making his way to Yorkshire or other colliery districts. Information to the Chief Constable, Warrington. LEICES TERSHIRE. 33.— Leicester ( Borough). — For failing to report — Licence- holder JAMES BEAUMONT KNIGHT, Office No. 2360- 00, age 37, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown. A native of Leicester. Sentenced at York Assizes, 29th November, 1904, to 5 years penal servitude for coining. Liberated on 2nd Licence, 27th ult. a e. 359. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Leicester. NORFOLK. 34.- Downhain Market ( County).— For stealing a pony ( recovered)— MARK GASKINS, age about 45, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion swarthy, hair and eyes ( cast in left) dark, very heavy eyebrows; 368 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 35.- Todmorden ( County).— For stealing, 2nd inst., from her lodgings at Hebden Bridge, a 9- ct. gold albert, open curb or dog link pattern, gold shield with plain raised shield in centre as pendant attached; 1 lady's silver geneva watch, No. 125858, flowered 1 pair^ black stockings; 1 white linen Peter Pan collar; 1 pair button boots, glace kid, high heels, size 6.— MAGGIE LESLIE, age- about j29, height about 5 ft. 1 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes ( large) grey, artificial teeth ( one broken), of smart appearance and PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED ( contd.) YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 39.— Todmorden County).— For embezzling £ 200— JOHN WILFRED ASHWORTH, age 37f, height 5 ft. 8 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 walking, of good address and smart appearance, avoids looking at a person when in conversation; dress, blue serge suit, 38.— Liverpool ( City).— Sentenced, 6th inst., to 3 months imprisonment for stealing jewellery from a hotel, and to 2 months imprisonment for LANCASHIRE. fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel. Found in his possession, a pawnticket for an 18- ct. gold pin, horse shoe pattern, set small diamonds and rubies in SHROPSHIRE. 42.— Whitchurch ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) 16th ult., a " Wearwell" bicycle, 24 in. frame, black enamelled, two inverted lever brakes, rubber pedals, plated rims, Macintosh tyres, 28 in. by 1A in. steel mud- guards, free wheel, flat handle- bars— PERCY GOODWIN STOCKTON, alias BURROWS and DUCKERS, age 21, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, round features, hair dark, clean shaved ; dress, navy blue suit, grey or green peak cap, brown boots, silver watch chain sometimes worn in coat. May have with him a brown suit and a pair of brown leather leggings. A farm labourer, native of Whit- church. May seek employment with hauliers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lucas, Whitchurch. unlawful possession of other property— HUBERT RAYNER, ahas ALBERT DONOVAN, Office No. S/ 98213, age 29, height 5 ft. 7J in., complexion alternate rows. Believed to be wanted else- where. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. SOMERSETSHIRE. 43.— Glastonbury ( County).— For obtaining a pair of boots by false pretences— JAMES WIL- LIAM COLES, alias YARDHAM, and JAMES GARDENER, age about 32, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, tattoo marks on both arms ( female, supposed on one); dress, dark suit with small light stripes, dark cap, brown boots, blacked, may be wearing brown jacket and vest, light brown breeches, brown leather leggings, muffler. A farm labourer, supposed a native of Lacock, Wilts. Recently convicted at Calne. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sparkes, Glastonbury. dark overcoat ( double- breasted), black bowler hat, lace boots. He was employed as rate collector to the Hebden Bridge Urban District Council. A native of Hebden Bridge. Absconded 3rd January last. May endeavour to go abroad or attempt to commit suicide. See Case No. 30, 29th January last. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hollis, Todmorden. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued).— dress, sleeve vest, brown cord front, turn- down collar, three mother- o'- pearl buttons each sleeve, dark trousers, light cap. A low horse dealer. Travels the Eastern Counties with a chocolate colour van drawn by a black mare, white star on forehead. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sands, Downham Market. 40.— Norwich ( City).— For failing to report- Licence - holder ROBERT HARRISON, alias 1 MAKINS, BRADLEY, and RIX, Office No. 556- 03 ( Illustrated Circular 92, Fig. 7), age 43, height 5 ft. 11| in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar right of upper lip and right eyebrow, a native of Norfolk. Sentenced at Salford Quarter Sessions, 22nd October, 1906, to 3 years penal servitude for false pretences. Licensed 22nd January, 1909. g. 469. May be dealt with where found. Information to the Chief Constable, Norwich. PEMBROKESHIRE. 11. Pembroke Dock ( County). — For embezzling £ 4 10s. — WILLIAM BERRY, alias CHAMBERLAIN, age 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair dark, bald on top, heavy moustache brown, American accent, plausible manner, very sociable disposition; dress, black morning coat, light trousers, straw or bowler hat. A canvasser, lately for hand- painted j mirrors. Accompanied by his wife and child. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Thomas, Pembroke Dock. back, gold hands, blue numerals, ornamental dial; 1 lady's black American leather satchel, two clasp fasteners, small purse fitted inside; 1 lady's cream colour flowered silk handkerchief ; also for obtaining by false pretences a green cloth underskirt; 1 blue striped delaine blouse, small plaid between stripes; good address : dress, long light jacket, gilt grey skirt, black and white check blouse, black hat with black and white quills, button shoes. May be wearing the clothing obtained by false pretences. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hollis, Todmorden. PORTRAIT OF A PERSON IN CUSTODY. LANCASHIRE. 36.— Liverpool ( City).— For stealing ( servant) £ 37 14s. Id, 2nd inst. — SYDNEY ALBERT SPENCER, alias BIBBY, age 17, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., rather stout build, hair dark brown, clean shaved, Roman nose, cast in one eye, has a habit of closing both eyes when in conversation, small red £ 50 Reward. 37.— Liverpool ( City).— For stealing, 25th ult, 10 bales of cotton ( recovered) — WILLIAM McARTHUR, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 9 in, square shoulders, hair and moustache brown, turning grey, pimples on face, of smart appearance; dress, birth mark under left eye ; dress, dark brown tweed lounge suit, dark peak cap, dark grey tweed overcoat, lace boots. A railway booking clerk. He was formerly on a training ship at Plymouth, and made several voyages as a seaman. blue serge suit, narrow fancy tie, bowler hat. A cotton dealer. Is well known to racing men. Warrant issued. The above reward, or such part of it as may seem fitting to the Head Constable, City Police, Liverpool, will be paid by him for information leading to the apprehension of above. The reward will only hold good until 30th November, 1909. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1909. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued).— 44.-— Bridgwater ( Borough).— For obtaining, by false pretences, a lady's black Norfolk coat; 1 plain black cloth skirt to match ; 1 do. jacket, tight fitting, three- quarter length, bound black silk braid— SUSAN WILKINS, age 23 or 24, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, complexion and hair dark, round face. A native of Shaftesbury, Dorsetshire. May seek employment at laundries. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bridgwater. STAFFORDSHIRE. 45.— Brierley Hill ( County).— For obtaining food by false pretences ( representing he was a con- tractor erecting a building, and in receipt of a large income)— Licence- holder ROBERT SMITHYMAN, alms CHAMBERLAIN and GREEN, Office No. 159- 02, age 70, height 5 ft. Of in, complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes hazel, scar forehead, front of neck and each forearm, right wrist has been broken, walks quickly; dress, blue serge suit, light brown cap. A native of Warwick. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Johnson, Brierley Hill. 46.— Burslem ( County).— For obtaining food and lodging by false pretences, between 24th ult. and 1st inst.— JOSEPH CASEWELL, alias ROBERT HARGREAVES, PRITCHARD, GAY- TON, CRESWELL and GRANT, age 42, height 5 ft. 11 ins, complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, defective sight, mole right cheek, two slight cut marks on forehead; dress, dark jacket and vest, moleskin trousers, scarf, cap, and clogs. A pit sinker. Supposed a native of Ilkeston, Lanes. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hicklin, Burslem. 47.— Smethwick ( County).— For stealing a lady's coat, 12th ult.— Licence- holder SAMUEL WHILES, Office No. 1775- 05, age 26, height 5 ft. 21 in, complexion sallow, hair and eyes brown, Staffordshire knot and crossed flags left forearm; dress, dark suit, muffler, and cap. A native of Stockton- on- Tees. Has been convicted at Stafford, Liverpool, and Smethwick. Accompanied by JANE STOKES, age 23, who is wanted on the same charge. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Goodwin, Smethwick. SUFFOLK ( East). 48.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For obtaining money by a worthless cheque, 21st July last— J. WILSON, age about 60, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins, complexion fresh, hair and moustache nearly white, carries his head slightly forward, plausible manner, of military appearance; dress, grey suit, and soft felt hat, lavender kid gloves. He presented a cheque for £ 3 14s. 6d. on the London and County Banking Co, Hanover Square Branch, drawn by G. Davidson in favour of J. Wilson, in payment of goods, and obtained £ 1 13s. balance. See cases Nos. 35, 12th, and 16, 26th February last. Warrant issued. 49.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For stealing £ 3 13s from a cash register, 2nd inst.— A MAN, age 26 to 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in, complexion swarthy, hair dark, clean shaved, rather thick upper lip; dress, dark suit ( greasy), carried a black bag containing oil can and tools. He called at a shop, stated he was employed by the National Cash Register Co, London, and had been sent to oil the machine. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Ipswich. SUSSEX ( East). 50.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, between 28th ult. and 11th inst— HAROLD SCOTT, age about 30 ( looks younger), height about 5 ft. 8 in, slight build, hair dark brown ( small frizzy curls), clean shaved, high forehead, North Country accent; dress, brown Norfolk suit ( jacket and trousers), green cloth cap. A violinist. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Eastbourne. WA R WICKSHIRE. 51.— Birmingham ( City).— For embezzling £ 23 14s. 5d, and forgery— PERCY JAMES CROW, age 42, height 5 ft. 10 in, complexion fresh, round face, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, moustache light brown, eyes grey, walks erect, of smart appearance; dress, dark coat and trousers, dark fancy vest with small green spots, small pearl buttons, black hard hat. A licensed victualler, native of Great Yarmouth. Absconded 6th ult. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Birmingham. 52.— Leamington ( Borough).— For stealing ( trick), a brown Gladstone bag, about 24 in. by 18 in. 2 straps, containing 2 blue serge suits; 1 pair white flannel trousers; 1 Norfolk suit, Harris tweed, green- ish white mixture; 2 sets of drab vests and pants; 2 pairs fancy socks; 10 double collars, 15| by 2f, " F. A. Yallender " in ink thereon ; 1 leather boating belt with buckle; 3 handkerchiefs; 1 brush— F. E. HOWARD, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 7 in, thick set, complexion pale, short neck, hair dark, clean shaved, north country accent, quiet manner; I dress, black jacket suit, straw hat, brown Derby boots, plain ring on one finger. He stayed at the same hotel at Oxford as the owner of the bag, on whom he forced his company, « and obtained a know- ledge of his business and movements. On 30th ult., the owner forwarded the bag to Stratford- on- Avon by an earlier train than he intended to travel by, Howard accompanied him to the station when deposit- ing the bag, afterwards left the owner some distance from the station, to where he returned, booked 1 to this town, and obtained possession by representing that he was the owner. 53.— Leamington ( Borough).— For house- breaking and stealing, between 27 th July last and 7th inst, a plated Queen Anne hot- water jug; 1 silver caddy spoon; 1 black American cloth dress basket, " M. S." painted on end; a quantity of coins, including 4d. pieces, Jubilee and old copper ; 1 light grey tweed suit; 1 dark mixture tweed suit; 1 black jacket and vest; 1 brown jacket and trousers; 1 grey tweed Norfolk jacket; 2 pairs tweed golf knickers; 6 pairs trousers; 2 merino under vests; and 2 new calico combinations. The clothing would fit a man about 5 ft. 8 in, makers " Thomas & Coles, Leamington." May have " Southwick" written on cloth and stitched inside pocket or sleeve. Other articles stolen from same house have been recovered, sold at Warwick and pledged at Bir- mingham.— JOSEPH SAMUEL BROOKS, alias GEORGE HUNT, Office No. 379- 02, Case No. 121, 27th ult, age 30, height 5 ft. 2 in, complexion fair, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey, " TRUE LOVE," bird, letter and " FANNY," & c, left fore- arm, 6 stars between left thumb and finger; dress, navy blue suit. A native of Leamington. Information to the Chief Constable, Leamington. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 54. — Keighley ( County). — For failing to observe the conditions of recognizance under the Probation of Offenders Act— MAURICE HENRY TURNER, age 25, height 5 ft. 3 in, complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, cut scar left forearm. A native of Staffordshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Tebbutt, Court House, Keighley. 55.— Todmorden ( County).— For stealing, 13th inst, a silver English lever watch, No. 72828, No. 96 scratched inside of outer case, going barrel, white dial, gold hands. The " Triumph Lever " on cap — A MAN, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 8 in, complexion pale, rather high cheek bones, hair dark ; dress, dark jacket and cap, moleskin trousers. Ap- i pearance of an ironworker. 56.'— Todmorden ( County).— For obtaining 8s. by false pretences— CHARLES GIBSON, age 39, height 5 ft. 6 in, complexion fresh, hair light ( sandy), eyes blue, addicted to drink; dress, blue coat, dark fancy vest, green glass buttons, light cord trousers, black and white plaid scarf, cap. A blacksmith, native of Todmorden. Warrant issued. 57 •— Todmorden ( County).— For stealing, 1st inst., an old English lever watch, gold hands, large hand bent; 1 imitation gold guard, secret link pattern; 1 do. curb bracelet, locket attached; 1 copper wire bracelet, knotted pattern, initials B. O. engraved on front; 1 imitation gold chain, heart- shape locket attached; 1 silvered brooch, B set in glass ; 1 shell purse, " Present from Blackpool " on front; 1 green leather purse and 5s.— A MAN, age 40, height 5 ft. 5£ in, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, heavy moustache light, eyes grey, scars right cheek bone, outer corner of right eye, and outside left thigh, 2 scars left foot, 2 moles right breast, moles between and under shoulder blades, M. W. O. T. W. and dot left forearm; dress, dark ' jacket and vest, light cord trousers, blue scarf, large peak cap, clogs. Supposed a native of Manchester. Previously convicted at places in Lancashire. Information to Supt. Hollis, Todmorden. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BERKSHIRE. 58.— Wokingham ( County).— Remanded till 21st inst., charged with stealing a bicycle — ANDREW FRANCIS McMAHON, alias JACK MALONE, age 30, height 5 ft. in, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, 2 scars back head; dress, grey suit and cap. A stable hand native of Dublin. States he was apprenticed at racing stables, Curragh, and for last 10 years has obtained casual stable work. , . - Information to Supt. Goddard, Wokingham. DORSETSHIRE. 59.— Beaminster ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, charged with countinghouse - breaking and larceny — HENRY HEDGES, alias GEORGE TAYLOR, age 25, height 5 ft. in, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, cut scar top of head, tattooed back of right hand, scar left knee. A native of Hanworth. Pre- viously convicted at Withain and Feltham of stealing bicycles. FREDERICK LUKE, age 25, height 5 ft. 3 in, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, I L O left forearm. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Supt. King, Beaminster. GLA MORGA NSHIRE. 60.— Cardiff ( City).— Remanded till 21st inst, charged with larceny ( servant)— KATE EDWARDS, age 33, height 5 ft. 5 in, complexion pale, hair and eyes brown, artificial teeth, abscess scar right jaw. A domestic servant, native of Barmouth. In possession of a nickel plated tea strainer ; 1 lady's black oxydised watch, small, English numerals, keyless ; 1 silver pencil j case, E. W. engraved thereon ; 1 gold bracelet, filigree work on top, 2 spade guineas attached ( well preserved); dated 1785 and 1793; 1 gold bracelet, thin, plain; 1 do. bracelet, engraved; 1 lady's long gold guard, mourn- ing locket containing hair, 1 gold pencil case and small chain purse attached; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set 1 emerald, 2 diamonds; 1 lady's 18- ct. gold ring, heart in centre, M. K. E. engraved thereon; 1 brilliant brooch ( fox running); 1 gold mourning brooch, con- taining hair, square, inscription on back, " Laurence Butler, died 8th August, 1821, age 74"; 1 small gold neck chain, pendant attached, composed of amethyst in centre, surrounded with pearls, neat pattern; 1 servant's white cap, E. Williams thereon; 1 child's blue print overall, collar attached, O. S. on tab inside; a number of lady's silk blouses ( various patterns); and a quantity of underclothing, supposed stolen. Information to the Head Constable, Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 61 .•— Bournemouth ( County).— Remanded till 22nd inst, charged with obtaining £ 9 Is. 10d. by a worthless cheque— WALTER CHARLES WIX, age 19, height 5 ft. 8£ in. Complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, cut mark first left finger, mole left cheek and right wrist; dress, light grey tweed over- coat, outside pockets, grey jacket and trousers, brown stripe, light fancy vest, violet shirt, black tie, white straw hat, black band, black fancy shoes, violet socks. A native of Hartley, Wintney. Information to Supt. Hack, Bournemouth. HEREFORDSHIRE. 62.— Weobley ( County). — Sentenced to 3 months imprisonment for stealing a postal order— WALTER BAKER, alias WALLACE ROBERTS, age 59, height 5 ft. in, complexion fresh, hair dark brown turning grey, eyes brown, tattoo mark back of left forearm, thumbnail deformed ; dress, dark suit, black cap. A tramping shoemaker, native of Plymouth. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Williams, Weobley. KENT. 63.— Sandwich ( County).— Committed for trial at next assizes, charged with burglary at Birch- ington— GEORGE DIXON, age 19, height 5 ft. in, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes ( pupil of right defective) hazel, left thumb missing; dreSS, dark tweed suit, greenish cap, light lace boots. OWEN CODY, age 19, height 5 ft. 9£ ins, com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, light grey suit, light cap. Natives of Surrey. Photo- graphs can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Stone, Sandwich. SHROPSHIRE. 64.— Oswestry ( County).— Committed for trial at Oswestry Borough Quarter Sessions, charged with larceny ( lodgings) — SARAH ELEANOR JONES, age 37, height 5 ft. 4 in, complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey; dress, black jacket, 3 large j bone buttons, print blouse, blue skirt, biscuit colour sailor hat, brown velvet band. A cook, native of Brymbo, Denbighshire. Has been convicted at Birkenhead and Llanfyllin. Information to Supt. Hamlet, Oswestry. S TA FFORDSHIRE. 65.— Burslem ( County).— Remanded till 22nd inst, charged with obtaining money by false pre- tences 28th May last— EDWARD McCANN, alias HORDELL, age 35, height 5 ft. 3£ in, good build, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey. A potter or agent, native of Hanley. Information to Chief Supt. Hicklin, Burslem. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1909. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PERSONS IN CUSTODY—( continued). SUSSEX ( West). 66.— Steyning ( County).— Committed for trial at West Sussex Quarter Sessions, 22nd prox., charged with wilful damage to a window— ANDREW SKINNER, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes hazel; shabbily dressed. A baker, native of Swindon, Wilts. Has been tramping the country several years. Supposed to have served in the Army. Convicted at Chippen- ham of false pretences, 1st November, 1900, East- bourne and Steyning of begging and offences against the Poor- Law. Information to Supt. Hooker, Steyning. PROPERTY STOLEN. CHESHIRE. 67.— Hazel Grove ( County).— Between 3rd and 13th inst., at Bredbury, 3 squares, 1 in., 2 in., and 5 in., bevelled; 1 pair 4- in. inside callipers; 1 pair 4- in. outside do.; 2 6- in. steel rules; 3 12- in. do.; 1 combination set of fitter's tools; 1 pair 4- in. callipers ; 2 3- in. " thickness" gauges; 1 set " Columbus " gauges, 6 in. long; 1 4- in. steel rule; 1 1- in. micro- meter, maker Slocomb. Information to Supt. Dutton, Hazel Grove. ESSEX. 68.— Chelmsford ( County).— 7th inst., a nickel silver clock, about 3 in. diameter, in a swing stand.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., rather thin build, red face, hair and moustache dark ; wearing a cycling suit. Had with him a bicycle. 8th inst., at Ingatestone, a Swift Imperial bicycle, 22- in. frame, black enamelled, plated rims, black centres, Swift tyres, Brooks' saddle, Swift free wheel, two roller lever brakes, straight handle- bars, several scratches thereon, rubber pedals, step on each side, black celluloid pump and bell attached, several dents in bell. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 69.— Cheltenham ( County).— 14th inst., a New Hudson bicycle, No. C 16690, about 24 in. frame, upturned handle- bars, inverted lever brakes, New Hudson roadster tyres, carrier on back, pump, tool bag, bell and cyclometer attached. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. HAMPSHIRE. 70.— Southampton ( Borough).— 12th inst., by housebreaking, 12 large silver forks; 12 small do.; 12 silver dessert spoons; 8 do. table do.; 12 do. tea do.; 6 do. egg do.; 6 do. fancy do.; 4 do. fish spoons ; 5 do. fish knives, bone handles ; 6 do. fruit do., bone handles, leaves engraved on blades; 5 do. fruit forks; 1 small do. breakfast cruet, Hart and Coy. scratched on bottom; 1 pair bronze figures, about 15 in. high, men with arm upraised holding a leaf. 11th inst., an Ariel bicycle, black enamelled, plated rims, 28- in. frame, straight handle- bars, rim brakes both wheels, back brake repaired with wire, " Ariel" transfer on down tube, rat- trap pedals, Dunlop tyres, Brooks' saddle, black oil lamp, tool bag, and 8- in. pocket pump attached. 11th inst., an Els wick road- racer bicycle 23 in. frame, 26 in. wheels, green enamelled, plated rims, upturned handle- bars, No. 37748 on hub and frame near fork, two tubes on front part of diamond frame, Dunlop tyres, rat- trap pedals, inverted lever front brake, green grips, Brooks' saddle, tool bag attached. 10th inst., a New Hudson bicycle, 24 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, Dunlop front tyre, New Hudson back do., No. 56374, under saddle, black enamelled, red lines, plated rims. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. KENT. 71 — Ramsgate ( Borough). — 8th inst., by housebreaking, 1 gold wide band bracelet, hinge in centre, fastens with a spring, fancy work round; 1 gold neck chain, with gold locket, set black pearls, attached; 1 large gold brooch; 1 mourning brooch, " Goodchild " engraved thereon, with hair and pearls; and £ 3 10s.— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN who were delivering envelopes containing circulars about the unemployed. 1st, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., dark moustache ; wearing fawn colour coat and cap; 2nd, slightly taller than first; wearing dark grey jacket and cap. Both of shabby appear- ance. Information to the Chief Constable, Ramsgate. LANCASHIRE. £ 10 Reward. 72 — Liverpool ( City).— 1st inst., by burglary, a gold keyless watch, centre seconds, crystal bezel, maker " John Brown, Sheffield," No. 78569; 1 silver lever watch, machine made, maker " Russell, Church Street," open face, cases well worn; 1 9- ct. gold double curb albert, weight 4 ozs., £ 2 piece attached; 24 electro- plated teaspoons. The above reward, or such part of it as may seem fitting to the Head Constable, City Police, Liverpool, will be paid by him for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the property; the reward will only hold good until 31st December, 1909. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 73.— Peterborough ( City).— 9th inst., an old case, containing a necklace of old diamond paste, centre in shape of a harp, all set old silver; 1 small oval diamond and amethyst brooch; 1 earring, old diamond paste; 1 string of about 10 diamonds, set in silver; 1 locket in case, old rococco work with enamel centre, cupid strewing roses; 1 case with 2 earrings to match locket; 1 gold brooch, safety pin with ram's head; 1 bracelet, brooch with 3 pen- dants attached; 3 or 4 small brooches, all amethyst with gold setting; 1 green jade necklace, Indian work, gold setting; 1 large chrysolite brooch, set in gold, about 12 stones ( 1 missing); 1 pendant, in case, of emeralds and pearls, set in gold; 2 enamel pendants in red boxes.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in.; dress, grey suit, brown boots, believed straw hat. Information to the Chief Constable, Peterborough. SURREY. 74.— Chertsey ( County).— 7th inst., by bur- glary at Ottershaw, a round electro- plated tray, about 14 in. across ; 1 flat do. cream jug; 6 dessert spoons, crest crossed hands and dagger; 1 round silver- plated bowl; 6 small silver dessert spoons; 6 do. forks ; 6 large do. spoons ; 6 do. forks ; 1 silver tea caddy; 1 green Japanese table cover; 1 white silk table centre, worked pink roses; 12 Apostle spoons in case. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. 75.— Farnham ( County).— 10th inst., by housebreaking at Camberley, a lady's gold watch, open face, floral design engraved on back, No. supposed 11851; gold chain, round and small links, gold seal, initials " H. E. A." thereon attached; 1 lady's fine gold neck chain, small gold cross attached ; 1 18- ct gold curb bracelet, locket attached; 1 gold brooch, shape of 2 bars, sapphire in centre, and 2 sapphires joining them together; 1 small gold pin, set 8 small diamonds; 1 thick grey overcoat, black velvet collar, straight pockets, black bone buttons, fit a man 5 ft. 7 in., nearly new; 1 pair dark grey striped trousers ; 1 pair grey serge do.; 1 pair black do.; about 100 cigars, the " Romeo Y Gulieta, Habana" brand. Suspicion is attacked to TWO MEN, age 20 to 25. Appearance of costermongers. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 76 — Guisborough ( County).— 7th ult., at Saltburn- on- Sea, a Royal Enfield bicycle, Model B, No. 96914, 24- in. black enamelled frame, green lines inverted lever brakes, Brooks' saddle, rat- trap pedals with toe clips, Fagan 2- speed gear on right handle, new Palmer tyres. Information to Supt. Rose, Guisborough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). £ 10 Reward. 77 Knaresborough ( County).— 22nd ult., from a hotel at Harrogate, 1 gold hunting f- plate English keyless lever watch, No. 3603, crest, hand with dagger, and " Semper Fidelis " one side, 1 in. monogram, " M. N. T." the other, maker " George Edwards, Buchanan Street, Glasgow " ; 1 gold albert, gold and platinum, long links, double fold and small guard; 1 small gold neck chain, very light and thin, small catch; 1 long gold broad chain, worn as a bracelet; 1 diamond rose ring, medium sized stones; 1 heavy cairngorm ring ; 1 thin small gold ring, with 3 or 4 squares, small diamond each square, " C. M. M. N. T," date 1878 engraved thereon, much worn, date nearly obliterated; 6 brooches ( 1 antique diamond mourning, black enamel, coloured portrait of lady on back, letters " I. M. O." in diamonds on black enamel, gold band round; 1 small Indian, green shaded with gold edging; 1 small round brilliant, heart pierced by dagger in metal thereon; 1 gold safety pin and brooch, with large seed pearl encased in gold wire; 1 brilliant, gold back, half crescent shape, heart in centre; 1 pale blue enamel, silver band round); 3 bracelets ( 1 gold close curb; 1 plain gold, Grecian key pattern design; 1 gold open curb, has attached gold locket with " I. M. O." and " Willie " outside, two photographs of a gentleman and lady inside, a green stone heart, a Japanese or Chinese coin and stone with " Moses in the Bulrushes "); 1 blue stone and gold chain pendant; 1 amethyst pin, square cut; 2 pairs of pince- nez, 1 gold rims, other rimless, small chain attached ; 1 string antique beads, turquoise coloured, 4 rows. Information to Supt. Keel, Knaresborough, by whom the above reward will be paid for informa- tion leading to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. PROPERTY RECOVERED. SURREY. 78.— Chertsey ( County).— Part of property, Case No. 68, 10th inst., and thieves arrested. ANIMALS, & c. j STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 79.— X Division.— 9th inst., a bay mare, aged, j good condition, has been out to grass 12 months, no 15 hands, brood hunter, black points, spur marks left | shoes. side, near hind fetlock white, long mane and tail, I Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan slightly pin toed in front, 4 months with foal, in ' Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CHESHIRE. £ 3 Reward. 80.— Hyde-( Borough).— 31st ult., a wire- haired fox terrier dog, 2 years old, white body, slightly ticked with black, one ear black, other slightly ticked with lemon,( patch on same side of face, tail docked, 5 in. long, in show condition. Answers to the name of Jim. Very valuable. The above reward will be paid by Mr. George Frederick Wild, chemist, Clarendon Place, Hyde, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the dog. Information to the Chief Constable, Hyde. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1909. ANIMALS, & c., RECOVERED. ANIMALS, & c., FOUND. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 83.— Coole ( County).— Left at Airmyn, 7th inst. ( supposed stolen), a chestnut mare, about 5 years, 14 or 15 hands, small white star on forehead, hind feet white; a dark bay mare, about 5 years, 14 or 15 hands; a light trap, yellow body, black wheels and shafts with red lines ; a horsebreaker's old gig, slate colour, 2 sets of harness, and an old scythe— by A MAN, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., good build, complexion fresh, full face, hair grey, moustache brown ; dress, grey suit and cap. Information to Supt. Minty, Goole. PERSONS orB3DIES FOUND. BUCKINGHA MS HI RE. 84-— Long Crendon ( County).— 10th inst., in the Thame, the body of a man, age about 45, length 5 ft. 9 in., hair ( bald on top) dark, moustache, whiskers and medium beard dark ginger, feet tied together; dress, dark brown jacket, drab colour cord vest with large bone buttons, and trousers, white muffler, blue cotton shirt, heavy lace boots. Found in pockets, a pair of small scissors, metal spoon, small piece of comb. Appearance of a tramp. Body in water at least a month. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Bunker, Buckingham. 85 — Metropolitan Police District. C Division.— BERNHARD HOWARD, Case No. 2, 3rd inst. 86.— Metropolitan Police District, G Division.— CHARES GRIMM, Case No. 3, 10th inst. 90.— Lancashire, Bury ( County).— JAMES STEWART, Office No. 2459- 02, Case No. 24, 27th ult., and committed for trial. 91— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— JOHN McKENNA, Case No. 40, 10th inst. 92.— Lancashire, St. Helens ( Bm- ough). — ERNEST ORMSON, Case No. 27, 4th December, 1908. 93. — Shropshire, Whitchurch ( County). — ERNEST BENNETT, Case No. 31, 10th inst. 94.— Somersetshire, Frame ( County).— DAVID NELSON, Office No. 680- 09, Case No. 32, 27th ult., and Tabular Form, 3rd inst., and sentenced to 14 days imprisonment, 6th inst. 95.- 5 uss ex ( West), Mid hurst ( County). — THOMAS KNOTT and WILLIAM MEWS, Case No. 39, 10th inst. 96.— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Bradford { City).— ARTHUR JARVIS, Case No. 47, 20 th ult. 97.— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Sheffield { City).— THOMAS MALTBY, Case No. 37, 30th July, 1909. LATEST INFORMATION. HEREFORDSHIRE. 98.— Ledbury ( County).— HENRY J. ANDER- SON, Office No. 914- 09, , Case No. 21, 10th inst. Not now wanted. LANCASHIRE. 99.— Liverpool { City).— For failing to report— Licence- holder PETER KELLY, alias McHENRY McENERNEY, McINERNEY, McNERNEY, and HALEY, Office No. 1556- 02, age 61, height 5 ft. 6 ins., complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) brown, eyes blue. A native of Nenagh, Enniscorthy. Sentenced at Trim, Meath, Quarter Sessions, 3rd November, 1905, to 5 years penal servitude for horse stealing. Licensed, 22nd June, 1909, D. 603. May be dealt with where found. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 100.— s Division.— 3rd inst., by house- breaking, a gold curb chain bracelet, set turquoise on links; 3 old gold and coral studs, serpent entwined; 1 silver scent bottle; 1 hair brush, comb and hand mirror, silver backs; 1 silver top of powder box; 1 pin tray; 2 trinket cases; 1 child's chased silver christening knife and fork, J. F. W. engraved on handles, fiddle pattern; 1 silver plated fish carver and fork, ivory handles, in red leather case; 1 antique glass flagon, wire woven, metal stopper; 1 hand sewing machine, by Frister and Rossman , in walnut wood case. 101.— v Division.— 13th inst., by house- breaking, 6 silver dessert knives and forks, ivory handles; 3 do. teaspoons; 1 do. back hair brush; 1 do. hand mirror; 2 do. clothes brushes; 1 silver top powder box; 2 gold pins ( 1 set 24 turquoise in shape of a crown, several stones missing, square pin twisted in centre, old- fashioned, 1 plain oval, diamond centre, beaded edges); 1 silver fruit knife and fork, in imitation morocco leather case, lined blue velvet. 102.— W Division.— 16th inst., by house- breaking, a silver tea service, Queen Anne pattern, black ebony handles tipped with silver; 1 silver shaving mug; 1 gold pin, set imitation rubies and diamonds; 1 silver geneva watch ( out of repair); 2 fountain pens ( 1 black, 1 green); 6 books, entitled " One Hundred Best Pictures," published by Letts; 1 meerschaum pipe, amber mouthpiece, in red morocco case; 1 dark green overcoat; 1 lady's black Russian leather handbag, lined yellow kid. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSION. 103 — Lancashire, Rochdale ( Borough). — EDWARD LOGAN, Case No. 26, 27th ult., and sentenced to 1 month's imprisonment. METROPOLITA N POLICE DIS TRIG T 81 — G Division.— Gelding, & c., Case No. 65, 6th ult. 82.— L Division.— Pony and harness, Case No. 68, 3rd inst., and thieves arrested. 87 — Essex, Chelmsford ( County).— HENRY GIBSON, Case No. 11, 3rd inst. 88.— Essex, Epping ( County). — W. G. DRAKE, Case No. 11, 10th inst., and property re- covered. 89 — Glamorganshire, Cardiff ( City). — KATE EDWARDS, Case No. 14, 10th inst. APPREHENSIONS. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending Sept. 11th, 1909, with the result, & c. Division concerned, Office No. NAME. Sentence. Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. B. 1713— 02 G, H, J. G, L, N, T. 1001— 07 433— 02 L. 3262— 98 D, F, X. 1400— 06 J, N. 677— 09 T. L, T, Y. 2466— 00 1631— 03 D. 1968— 98 2336— 02 H. E, G-, L, T, G, H, N, Y. G. A. X. K, L, M, Y. BERRY, WM. BLARE, WILLIAM BRADY, JAMES BROWN, JAMES COURTNEY, ARTHUR PERCY DAVIS, SARAH EAGLETON, CHARLES FERGUSON, ALEXANDER FOX, GEORGE 2668— 98 GOODMAN, GERSHON 3414— 97 HARRIS, ERNEST 2948— OOLANDON, CECIL 1671— 03 PETERS, THOMAS 28^ 3— 98 2553— 02 3033— 97 SIMMONDS, JOHN SMITH, WM. THOMPSON, GEORGE 3 years p. s. 3 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 9 months h. l. 3 years p. s. 3 years p. s. 6 months h. l. 3 years p. s. 10 years p. s. 18 months h. l. 5 years impt. 1 year impt. and 26 francs. 1 month 12 months h. l. 21 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 12 months 1 month h. l. fined 7th Sept., London Co. Sess. 9th Sept., Doncaster P. Ct. 7th Sept., London Co. Sess. 7th Sept., South Western P. Ct. 7th Sept., London Co. Sess. 7th Sept., C. C. Ct. 4th Sept., Sevenoaks P. Ct. 7th Sept., London Co. Sess. 31st Aug., Glasgow High Ct. 9th Sept., London Co. Sess. 10th Aug., Brussells — Brussells 7th Sept., Wealdstone P. Sess. 4th Sept., Tower Bridge P. Ct. 7th Sept., London Co. Sess. 9th Sept., St. Albans P. SesB. 6th Sept., Westminster P. Ct. 7th Sept., C. C. Ct. Larceny Frequenting Housebreaking P. of C. Act Burglary Coining Failing to report Larceny Larceny and false pretences Dog stealing Larceny withviolence Fraud Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. Same Name WM. BARRY WILLIAM FRANKS GEORGE TUCKER Same Name Same Name SARAH SMITH CHAS. STANTON ALEXR. MITCHELL GEO. STANLEY P. S. Denby, 7 B., and P. S. Beslee C. I. D., B. P. C. Buckley, C. I. D., S., and P. S. White, 4 GR, P. C. Drewett, 541 W., and P. S. Bowden, C. I. D., W. P. S. Chandler, 15 X., and P. C. Ayres, C. I. D., X. P. S. Goodwillie, C. O., and P. S. Birnie, C. I. D., F. P. S. Course, C. I. D., J., and P. S. Evans, C. I. D., N. | GEORGE MOROFSKY Fraud on railway Same Name P. C. Englebright, 82 Y. R., and P. S. Squires, C. I. D., X. P. of C. Act Possessing house- breaking imple- ments by night Larceny P. of C. Act ARTHUR FORD Same Name JOHN SMITH Same Name P. C. Ashby, 393 X., and P. C. Andrews, C. I. D., S. P. C. Bull, 201 M., and P. S. Brogden, C. I. D., H. t'. S. Garrard and P. S. Hook, C. I. D., G. Attempting to utter Same Name base coin P. C. Field, 235 W., and P. S. Wheeler, i 28 F. P. C. Gerrhan, 307 M., and P. C. Cronk C. I. D., M. LONDON : PRINTED FOR HIS MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE BY HARRISON AND SONS, ST. MARTIN'S LANE, W. O., PRINTERS IN ORDINARY TO HIS MAJESTY.