POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1910. VOL. XXVII., No. 2748. 1, All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should he addressed to TUB EDITOB OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YABD, LONDON, S. W. 8. 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. 8. 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. 6 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 6.9. 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. 9. 10. 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. 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 announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only ; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 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. 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. 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. THB EDITOB, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. 13 14. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as fol- lows r— ( a) Regulations at top of first page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1.) Metropolitan Police District. ( 2.) Counties. ( 3.) Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged as far as practicable, in alphabetical order. ( c) Persons in Custody. ( 1.) Metropolitan Police District. ( 2.) Counties. ( 3.) Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1.) Metropolitan Police District. ( 2.) Counties. ( 3.) Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any complaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. IN certain cases questions have arisen as to the payment for photographs applied for by Police Forces under Home Office circular of 15th March, 1897. The Registrar of Habitual Criminals is therefore authorised by the Secretary of State to say that, in any ordinary case, a photograph is not necessary to enable his Department to identify a prisoner, the finger prints alone being sufficient for the purpose; but if a photograph is applied for, or if, in any rare case, it should be required to complete the identification, the - cost will be charged to the Police Force interested. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT l Criminal Investigation De- partment,— For an offence under the Bank- ruptcy Act- JOSEPH WRIGHT, alias SIDNEY WRIGHT, age 42 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair and moustache very dark, eyes dark, large Jewish nose, North country accent; dress, light grey jacket suit, black bowler hat. A boot salesman. Warrant issued. 2.— Convict Supervision Office,— THOMAS KING, Office No. 760- 02, Tabular Form, 1st inst. Not now wanted. 3.— R Division,— For keeping a gaming house and absconding from their bail— EMILUS VAN DEN BOOGAARA, age 33, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache light, eyes grey; dress, grey check jacket suit, red striped tie, hard felt hat, lace boots. ALPHONS DE PAAUW, age 20, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair and eyes brown, clean shaved ; dress, blue serge jacket suit, blue Melton overcoat, blue tie, hard felt hat, gold pince- nez. MARKUS MOENS, age 18, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey; dress, brown jacket, grey trousers and cap. PIETER HARNICH, age 17, height 5 ft. 4| in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes blue ; dress, dark jacket suit and cap, red tie, brown lace boots. JACOB VAN DE VELDE, age 17, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, blue serge jacket suit, grey cap, lace boots. CORNELIUS VAN DE VELDE, age 16, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey; wearing grey trousers and cap, black hard felt hat. All Dutch subjects, and clerks. Warrants issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 4.— For stealing ( Co- partner) a quantity of silk ribbon ( recovered) — GEDO KONTICH, alias KARPAT GERA ( supposed Hungarian), age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., stout build, complexion, hair, eyes, and heavy moustache dark, speaks very little English ; wearing short fawn colour or green overcoat, silk hat, brown soft felt hat. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Ottaway, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BEDFORDSHIRE, 5.— Bedford { Borough). — For obtaining food by false pretences EDWARDS, age 28 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 5 in., hair auburn, moustache ( short) light brown, one or two joints of one finger missing; dress, dark suit, dark striped overcoat, green cap, shoes, wore a gold chain and ring. He took lodgings 23rd inst., and stated he had obtained employment at the Electric Works. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bedford. BERKSHIRE, C.— Windsor\ { Borough).— For using threaten- ing and abusive language, 5th inst.— ALFRED HAYES, age about 55, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., stiff build, complexion fresh, hair ( very thin) grey, some- times wears a stubby moustache, eyes light grey. A dealer, native of Hounslow. Attends cattle markets and sales, sometimes hawks fruit and flowers. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Windsor. BUCKINGHA MS HIRE. 7.— Great Mar low { County).— For obtaining £\ 5s. by false prentences, between February and March, 1910— HENRY WALTER WELLS, age 31, height 5 ft. 7f in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light brown, eyes blue, extreme development of masseter muscles and lower jaw; dress, pepper and salt colour suit, hard felt hat. Recently discharged from the Royal Engineers at Netley. A blacksmith, native of Dover. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Summers, High Wycombe. CHESHIRE. 8.— Hazel Grove { County).— For stealing from his lodgings at Bredbury, between 9th and 18th inst., a white silk neckerchief; 1 red cotton handker- chief ( prints of the Royal Family thereon); and £ 2 5s. 6d.— WILLIAM GOUGH, age 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, blotchy face, hair light brown, eyes grey; dress, grey mixture suit, green cap, black and white muffler. A farm labourer, native of Wem, Salop. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Dutton, Hazel Grove. 9.— Runcorn { County).— For stealing a horse, cart, and harness ( recovered).— A MAN, age 27 or 28, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion sallow, hair dark, clean shaved ; dress, grey suit, light mackintosh or overcoat, cap. He ' phoned from Stockton Heath to a cab proprietor at Warrington, requesting that a horse and trap be sent to Stockton, took possession of same from driver and drove to Chester where he stabled them and absconded. Warrant issued. 10.— Runcorn { County).— For stealing ( by trick) £ 3, 20th inst.— BLATHANIEL SMITH, alias BRITTANIA SMITH and BOSWELL, age about 35, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion dark, hair ( worn low on forehead) blaok, rather long face, red nose, wore earrings appearance of farthings, silver plated, coral beads around neck; dress, red blouse with double squares, black or dark blue skirt, black sateen apron, dark shawl, fawn colour cord motor cap, strong lace 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1910. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued). boots, large gold brooch, appearance of a gipsy. May have a pedlar's certificate, carries a large square bas- ket containing lace, & c. She obtained the above amount by stating it would prevent her from under- going a serious operation. Travels the country in a dark red van " Boswell, Worcester," painted thereon, drawn by a bay horse. Accompanied by her husband age about 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, slight moustache brown, and five children ( 2 girls and 3 boys). Warrant issued, Information to Supt. Ennion, Runcorn. DENBIGHSHIRE. 11J— Wrexham { County).— For stealing £ 73, 21st inst.— HAROLD PALMER, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion pale, hair ( turning grey) and moustache ( about 3 weeks' growth) dark; dress, dark jacket or fawn colour suit, dark grey rainproof overcoat, hard hat, lace boots. A native of London. Until a few months ago he was employed as manager for Furnishing Company at Tooting, London. Stated he was going to Canada. Warrant issued. 12.— Wrexham { County).— For embezzling £ 5— WILLIAM GRAYSON SELKIRK, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., stiff build, flushed face, hair ( curly at back, bald in front) turning grey, clean shaved, eyes light blue; dress, blue coat and vest, black and white striped trousers, grey soft hat, sometimes a brown soft hat, said to be a native of Manchester. He was employed at a fair, in charge of fortune telling machine, and is believed well known at pleasure grounds in the North and Midlands. Absconded 25th inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Wrexham. DERBYSHIRE. 13.— Matlock Bridge { County). — For obtaining £ 2 15s. by false pretences, 13th inst.— ANN RIGLEY, alias RIDLEY, age about 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fair, hair light brown; dress, long brown jacket, black skirt, brown hat with black band, broad gold colour ring on 3rd left finger. ALICE SMITH, alias GRAIN, age 26 to 30, height about 5 ft. 2 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes dark or hazel; dress, velvet bodice, black skirt and apron, black hat. Gipsy hawkers. They called upon a shopkeeper, stated they were having a lot of decorating, & c., done, asked them to supply the workmen with groceries, & c., then introduced a carpet for which they ask a high price, which was purchased, and then decamped. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Clarke, Matlock Bridge. DEVONSHIRE. 14.— Exeter { City).— For obtaining £ 6, by false pretences.— A. MILLER, alias MUNRO and WELFORD, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., rather stiff build, complexion fresh, square prominent jaw, hair sandy or auburn, clean shaved, addicted to drink and betting. A motor engineer and chauffeur, supposed a native of London. In September last he obtained a situation here by forged testimonials, produced a printed billhead " W. & G. Grimes, Automobile and Marine Engineers, Tarring Road, Worthing, Sussex," thereon and purported to have been in their employ for 3£ years. While here he had bill- heads printed " W. H. Gould and Sons, Automobile Engineers, Clifton Road, Exeter," thereon, absconded 7th February last, and will endeavour to obtain employment by means of these bill- heads. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Exeter. ESSEX. 17.— Chelmsford { County).— For deserting his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the Chelmsford Union — FREDERICK CHARLES CLARKE, age 32, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fresh, thin face, hair brown, eyes dark brown, butterfly, hand and bird right forearm, woman dancing left forearm, cut scar left elbow, addicted to drink; dress, black overcoat, morning coat, trousers and cap. A groom and gardener, native of Norwich. Warrant issued. 18.— Chelmsford { County).— For stealing ( bailee), a dark bay gelding, about 9 years old, 14 or i5 hands, knees cut, in fair condition, a light spring cart, painted dark green, left rail partly broken, " G. Abbott, Chelmsford," on off shaft, and a set of black leather harness— CHARLES DOWSETT, alias BOULDER, age 33, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes hazel, square face, woman, sword, shield and Gertie right forearm, sometimes wears glasses, addicted to drink; wearing dark overcoat and cap. A groom, native of Chelms- ford. Has been previously convicted, has served in the York and Lancaster Regiment. Photograph can be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. 19.— Dun snow { County).— For obtaining by false pretences, 8th ult., a dark chestnut mare, little white down face, rather thick set, 15 hands 2 in., half clipped, hair rubbed off tail— J. SMITH ( is identical with WILLIAM LOVEDAY, office No. S/ 97836, Case No. 41, 15th inst.), age 40 to 45, height about 5 ft. 5 in., rather good build, complexion and moustache dark, hair brown, speaks softly, walks badly ; dress, blue serge suit, black hard felt hat, brown boots, carried an umbrella. He answered an advertisement in a local paper, stated he was a farmer at Royston Hall, Herts, and that he had a shop in Kingsland where he sent his produce. Sentenced at Essex Assizes, 30th November, 1889, to 6 months, and at Cambridge Borough Sessions, 13th April, 1908, to 7 months imprisonment, for stealing a horse, cart and harness, and obtaining 2 horses by false pretences respectively. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Scott, Dunmow. 20.— Southend { County).— For stealing from his lodgings, 15th inst., a silver lever watch, No. 27880, makers Hopwood and Son, Colchester, open face, white dial, large hand bent, and £ 2— HARRY HILL, age 19, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, wart left little finger, tattooed both forearms ; dress, orown coat and vest, blue tweed trousers, green cap, brown boots ( blacked), all much worn. A labourer, native of Walsall. Has served in the 1st Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Absconded 15th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. DURHAM. 15.— South Shields { Borough).— For steal- ing ( servant) £ 25.— HARRY FRANKLIN, age 49, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top, curly, turning grey) dark, heavy moustache light brown, prominent dimple in chin, eyes grey, Roman nose, boil scar right side of neck, of smart appearance, walks erect, a public house manager, native of Halifax. Warrant issued. 16.— South Shields { Borough).— For making a false declaration under the Statutory Declarations Act, 1835.— ROBERT LAIDLER, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, thin face, low forehead, long thin nose, pointed chin, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, may be clean shaved, eyes brown, blue dot web of right thumb, R. L. and bust of man left forearm, ring second left finger, a labourer, native of South Shields, has served in the Special Reserve. Previously convicted of indecent exposure. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, South Shields. GLA MORGA NSHIRE. 21.— Cardiff ( City).— For failing to report— Licence- holder DAVID MATHERS, alias MICHAEL STEPHbNSON, MICHAEL McEVOY, THOMAS JONES, GEORGE GILBERT, HENRY HAZELL, GEORGE ANSELM and GEORGE LLEWELLYN, Office No. 3272- 01, age 57, height 5 ft. in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( thin on top) grey, eyes hazel- grey, scar each eyebrow, on nose and right cheek. A bookbinder, native of Scotland. Sentenced at Kingston Sessions, 20th October, 1903, to 3 and 3 years penal servitude ( consecutive) for burglary. Liberated on second licence, 16th inst., which expires 1st September, 1910. E. K. d. 513. Warrant issued. 22.— Cardiff ( City).— For failing to report— Licence- holder PATRICK NOLAN, alias WILLIAM PRICE, PATRICK FEENEY and JAMES RYAN, Office No. 1200- 03, age 41, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, nose flat, scar on bridge, female right forearm, clasped hands and heart left forearm, harp, crown and shamrock right hand, dot and scar left wrist. A labourer, native of Stourbridge. Sentenced at Worcester Sessions, 18th June, 1906, to 5 years penal servitude for shop breaking. Licensed 19th ult. R. g. 404. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 23.— Gosport { County).— For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences, 23rd inst.— JOHN KEEN, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, clean shaved; dress, dark coat and vest, light trousers, blue neckerchief with white spots, brown cap and boots. A navvy, native of Gosport. Has served in the Royal Marine Light Infantry, may be found on public works. He represented that he had to pass an examination at Southampton to enable him to obtain a situation at Singapore. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cottle, Gosport. 24.— Portsmouth { Borough).— For stealing a counterpane ( recovered) and for failing to report Licence- holdcr ALFRED SMITH, Office No. 562- 04, age 36, height 5 ft. 7| in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache ginger, eyes blue, coat of arms and cross lances right forearm, 4 dots left forearm, scar 1st right finger, ring 2nd left finger; dress, shabby light jacket, dark trousers and cap. A printer and bookbinder, native of London. Sentenced at Win- chester Assizes, 19th June, 1907, to 3 years' penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 21st September 1909. h. 265. Information to the Chief Constable, Portsmouth. HERTFORDSHIRE. 25.— Watford ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) clothing— PERCY CAYFORD, age 25 or 26, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., rather round shoulders, complexion pale, blotchy, hair light, clean shaved, eyes blue; wearing light check overcoat, brown gaiters, black bowler hat. A native of King's Cross, London — ELIZABETH LINES, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair dark ; dress, navy blue costume, large black hat. A native of Barnet. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wood, Watford. KENT. 2S.— Cranbrook { County).— For stealing £ 2 from a bedroom, and obtaining food and lodgings, by false pretences— HARRY NORTH ( supposed false), age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion ruddy, hair ( turning grey) dark, prominent nose; dress, navy blue suit, black tie, grey plaid cap. Stated his motorcar had broken and was being repaired. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Fowle, Cranbrook. LANCASHIRE. 27.— Reedley { County).— For carnally knowing two girls under 13 years of age, at Colne, about 25th ult.— RICHARD HOWARTH, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion sallow, moustache dark, eyes brown; dress, brown mixture suit, lace boots. A fire beater, native of Colne. He spoke of going to America. On 11th inst. he stated he had obtained employment at Blackburn. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pincock, Reedley, near Burnley. 28.— Preston { Borough).— For stealing from his lodgings, 23rd inst., a lady's 18- ct. gold ring, set diamond in centre and 6 rubies ( 2 missing); 1 15- ct. gold safety pin brooch, ruby in centre; 1 gold brooch, set 3 topaz stones; 1 9- ct. gold necklet, locket con- taining photographs of two ladies, and initials " S. R." thereon attached; 1 lady's 9- ct. gold keyless watch, out of repair ; 1 gold cross— A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, large head, hair ( bald on top) and moustache brown, left arm deformed; dress, blue suit, hard felt hat, Blucher boots. Stated he was a painter. Information to the Chief Constable, Preston. 29.— Warrington { Borough).— For neglect- ing his children, and leaving them chargeable to the Poor Law authorities— JOHN BARRY, age 27, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, oval face, hair and eyes dark brown, heavy moustache dark, scar on nose, lame, right foot weak or deformed, wearing dark tweed jacket and vest, cap and clogs. A tanner's labourer, native of Warrington. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Warrington. NORFOLK. 30. — Norwich { City). — For forging and uttering a cheque for £ 2 15s. 31st ult.— ERNEST JOHN ROSHER, age 24, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion fresh, hair ( wavy) auburn, eyes grey. A native of Ipswich. Is a deserter from the 16th Lancers, and was wearing uniform when he absconded 1st inst. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Norwich. SHROPSHIRE. 31— Wellington { County).— For stealing a cash box containing £ 5, and a Postal Order for 2s. issued at Peplow Post Office.— HARRY TAYLOR, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., rather stout build, complexion very fresh, full face, hair light brown, moustache ( cropped) sandy, hands and arms freckled, addicted to drink; dress, grey jacket and vest, grey trousers with dark stripes, blue muffler TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 1910. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. 32.— Manchester ( City).— For with another person to deceive His LANCASHIRE. conspiring I age 45, height 5 Majesty's ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair ( partly bald) brown, eyes blue. A mantle- maker, Secretary of State for the Home Department with intent to pervert the [ administration of the Aliens Act, 1905, by forging and uttering a certain memorial— ABRAHAM WOLIS, Office No. S/ 103089, native of Poland, and may probably be found in a Jewish quarter. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. A YRSHIRE. 33.— Dairy ( County).— For embezzling £ 66 lis. WILLIAM CARRICK, age 41, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, now florid and somewhat bloated owing to drink, hair dark brown, slight moustache, of smart appearance; dress, brown tweed jacket suit 25th February, a pair of prismatic binoculars, modern Zeiss model pattern, in black leather, 2 pieces jointed in centre so as to bend in different angles, about 5£ in. long when closed, shoulder strap attached ; 1 blue jacket and vest with white stripes ; 1 brass door key; 1 iron do.— DAVID GRAHAM, alias GORDON, HENDERSON, JAMES POTTS, and SCOTT, S. C. R. 623/ 04, age 56, height 5 ft. 6 in., thin features, sharp Roman nose, hair and moustache grey, may be wearing a short beard or clean shaved, eyes grey, point of 2nd right finger damaged, top of left forefinger bent, thistle below left knee; will probably be wearing the stolen jacket and vest. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Elgin. HERTFORDSHIRE. 35 — St. Albans ( City).— For stealing £ 58 ( including 3 cheques to the value of £ 11 5s.), 19th inst.— HARRY CHILDS, age 25 to 27, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, ihair light brown, clean shaved; dress, dark suit, large light cap, military gait. with grey stripes, dark tweed overcoat, dark tie, dark hard felt hat, light lace boots. Lately employed as a Registrar and Inspector of the Poor, Dairy. Is a keen golfer, bowler, and fisher. Absconded 22nd ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McCreath, Dairy, or to the Chief Constable of A)' rshire, Ayr. ELGINSHIRE. 34.— Elgin ( Count)/).— For stealing from 3 unoccupied houses at Stotfiold, between 18th and Is fond of horse racing. A clerk, native of St. Albans. The cheques were returned to owner per registered letter, posted at Gower Street, London, at 5.45 p. m., 19th inst. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, St. Albans. LANCASHIRE. 36 — Liverpool ( City).— For stealing a bicycle from his lodgings, 28th ult.— THOMAS CRAIG WATSON WATT, alias JOHN SEYMOUR, HEP- PELL, JENNINGS, and KENNEDY, aged 29, height about 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, complexion pale,' hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes ( piercing) dark, flat feet, limps slightly, one lower front tooth missing, suffers from a weak heart. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT—( continued). with white spots, brown cap, blucher boots. A labourer or drover, native of Hanley, Staffordshire. Was employed a few years ago by the Empire Porcelain Co., Ltd., Shelton, Stoke- on- Trent, usually stops at common lodging houses. Warrant Issued. Information to Supt. Fulcher, Wellington. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 37.— Newcastle ( County).— For obtaining 6s. by false pretences at Wolstanton, 23rd ult.— ALEXANDER WEBSTER, age 54, height 5 ft. 8 in., rather stout build complexion fresh, hair, moustache and eyes grey, scar bridge of nose, dot between 1st and 2nd left fingers; dress, blue suit, light brown overcoat, black hard felt hat. A native of Elgin. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Biddulph, Newcastle, Staffs. 38 .— Uttoxeter ( County).— For stealing a quantity of iron ( recovered).— JAMES BLOOR, age 23, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair ( curly) and short moustache black, eyes grey, woman's head, Buffalo Bill's head and clasped hands right forearm; dress, dark serge jacket and vest, black cord trousers, dark cap, clogs. A native of Uttoxeter. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hodkinson, Uttoxeter. 39. — Newcastle - under - Lyme ( Borough).— For stealing £ 1 5s. Od., 15th inst.— THOMAS ARNOLD, age about 46, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, round face, clean shaved, several front lower teeth missing; dress, dark clothing, overcoat and cap, plaid scarf. Believed a native of Leicester, has been employed carrying advertisement boards in the streets. Warrant issued. 40. — Newcastle - under - Lyme ( Borough).— For abandoning his two children, 13th inst.— JOHN JACKSON, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair and moustache brown, right forefinger and part of right thumb missing. A rag gatherer, believed a native of Newcastle- under- Lyme. Warrant issued. 41. — Newcastle - under - Lyme ( Borough).— For fraudulently converting £ 10 to his own use, 22nd ult.— JOHN ADDISON WHIT- TINGHAM, age 26, height 5 ft. 7 or S in., complexion ruddy, round face, hair and moustache sandy; dress, green or light brown suit with stripes, slouch hat, tan- colour boots, sometimes wears black and white plaid breeches. An electrical engineer, native of Newcastle- under- Lyme. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Newcastle- under- Lyme. SURREY. 42. — Guildford ( County).— For larceny— EMMA RALPH, alias COOPER, age 38, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and eyes dark, small nose, scald scar right forearm; dress, blue costume, may be wearing a drab colour coat, blue hat EDWARD GOODSON, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., hair, moustache, and eyes dark. A tailor. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Guildford. 43— Hersham ( County).— For forging a certificate of character for the purpose of obtaining a situation as nurse— KATHLEEN H. KIMBER, age 28, height about 5 ft. 2 in., slight build, complexion 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 152, 1910. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued,). fresh, eyes dark brown, takes long strides; wearing long dark blue coat, dark blue tweed hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Coleman, Hersham. travels the country, obtains lodgings by stating he is employed by the N. E. Railway Company laying pipes, & c. Stays a few days and absconds. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rose, Guisborough. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 59.— B Division.— Since 10th ult., a gun, double barrel, 12- bore, top lever hammerless ejector, breech loading, Damascus barrels, butt end of stock lengthened, No. 2383 on stock and barrel, No. 2 on brass in front of stock, " William Evans, 63, Pall Mall, maker " thereon. 6th inst., in transit between Brompton Road, S. W., and Dorking, an 18- ct. gold watch, stem winder, large heavy case, plain, " W. B." thereon in large letters, old pattern. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. 60.— Bedford ( Borough).— 26th inst., from a hotel yard, a Raleigh bicycle, black enamelled, lined red and white, 26- in. frame, aluminium rims, black centres, non- rust spokes, Raleigh fork crown, 2 hand brakes, front projecting mud- guard broken off, brake fitting, back mud- guard slightly bent to near side, stay also bent, rat- trap pedals rather worn, nearly new heavy Dunlop back tyre, " Raleigh Gazelle " transfer on front frame, flat handle bars, sloping handles, 2 new back spokes. Information to the Chief Constable, Bedford. BUCKINGHA MS HIRE. 61 •— Chesham ( County).— 21 St April, 1910, by burglary, 4 silver salt spoons; 1 do. jam spoon ( shell pattern); 1 do. jam spoon ( shape of shovel); 2 do. mustard spoons; 2 do. butter knives; 4 do. salt stands; I do. crumb scoop ( horn handle); 1 do. bread fork; 1 bread knife ( silver handle); 2 silver fruit knives; 2 E. P. fruit knives ; 1 cucumber knife, silver blade, handle shape of cucumber; 24 do. coffee spoons, 3 different patterns ; 1 do. jam spoon, pearl handle ; 1 do. pickle fork; 1 do. hot water pint jug; 2 do. table spoons; 6 do. fruit knives and forks, white handles; 1 small nickel plated clock, about 3 in. in diameter; 6 fish knives and forks; 1 new brown Gladstone bag about 18 in. long; 1 canvas bag with some sealing wax on 6ame, sewn up on one side with white string, holds about 1 bushel, and 42s. Information to Supt. Trevener, Chesham. WORCES TERSHIRE. 44.— Bromsgrove ( County).— For obtaining £ 7 by a worthless cheque— FRANCIS HANSON ( supposed false), age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, full face, hair and very heavy moustache dark, of good address ; dress, dark over- coat with white stripes, dark trousers, black bowler hat, lace boots. Apprehended, see Case No. 94. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Beal, Bromsgrove. 45.— Stourbridge ( County).— For obtaining by false pretences, at Broom, 20th inst., a horse ( recovered)— ARTHUR PERRY, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., hair ( curly in front) black,' turning grey, clean shaved, eyes blue, long nose rather flat and turned up, sunken cheeks, full forehead ( wrinkled), bad teeth, slightly splay feet, an inveterate cigarette smoker; appearance of a butler or coachman ; dress, dark grey stableman's suit, large grey cap. A native of Chaddesley Corbett. Absconded 22nd inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hinde, Stourbridge. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 46.— Pocklington ( County).— For attempted rape at Kirby Underdale, 17th inst.— HARRY COLE, alias CO WLES and JOSEPH DAY, age about 31, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, broad features, hair ( tuft on forehead) black, clean shaved, eyes blue, walks erect, of smart appearance; dress, brown suit with stripes, grey cap, strong lace boots. Supposed a native of Wymondham, Norfolk. May seek employment at Farms or with joiners. Warrant issued. 47.— Pocklington ( County).— For stealing at Seaton Ross, 19th inst., a bicycle, black enamelled, 26 in. frame, shield on head " Dean & Co., Selby," thereon, flat handle- bars, white grips, Manchester front tyre, Clincher A 1 back tyre, back mud- guard, top half broken off, perforated saddle, plated parts rusty.— CHARLES JOSEPH DOWNEY, age 20, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, walks erect; dress, dark grey jacket and vest, light grey trousers, dark cap, old lace boots. Has served in the Army, a native of Birkenhead. He was discharged from the Market Weighton Reformatory School in November 1908, and may have in his possession a testimonial from the Superintendent. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Stephenson, Pocklington. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). — Guisborough ( County).— For deserting their wives— ALBERT BARRETT, age 30, height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, butterfly left forearm, scar left armpit, left thigh, 3 burn scars right elbow, has served in the army. A fireman, native of Carlin, How. Previously convicted of larceny at iGuisborough, of housebreaking at Durham and Newcastle, and of burglary at Northallerton — CHARLES ADOLPHUS NORRIS, age 32, height 5 ft. 4 to 6 in., rather stout build, complexion and hair dark, eyes blue, cut scar top of head. A labourer or fisherman, supposed a native of Hull ROBERT ADAMS, ago 43, height 5 ft. 10£ in., slight build, complexion fair, hair ( turning grey) and heavy moustache light brown, eyes grey, cut scar below left eye. A fireman or labourer, native of Skelton in Cleveland. Warrants issued. 49. — Guisborough ( County). — For non- payment of bastardy arrears— ARTHUR NELMES, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes blue. A miner. JOHN SCOTT, age about 34, height about 5 ft. 7 in., rather square shoulders, complexion sallow or dark, hair ( worn low on forehead) dark, eyes brown, scar on forehead, large hands. A miner or labourer. Warrants issued. 50. — Guisborough ( Counti/). — For non- payment of maintenance arrears— ALBERT DAY, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown. A labourer or ironworker, native of Marske. Warrant issued. 51— Guisborough ( County).— For false pre- tences — WALTER GRAHAM, alias BAXTER, ELLIOTT, and DREWERY, age 35, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion rather pale, hair brown, eyes ( peculiar) blue, boil scar on choek, mole mark on buttock. A labourer, native of Lackenby, Grangetown. Ho YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 52.— Selby ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences, 7 th inst.— Licence- holder FREDERICK ATKINSON, alias WILLIAM MILLIGAN, WILLIAM ATKINSON, WILLIAM GREAVES, FRED BROWN, HARRY KEMP, FREDERICK LOVETT, HENRY MARRIOTT, and FREDERICK CRANFIELD, Office No. 664- 02 ( Illustrated Circular 92, figure 15), age 51, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) brown, eyes grey, scar on forehead, centre of upper lip and 1st right finger, lump nape of neck, left arm amputated at elbow; dress, light grey suit with green stripe, light grey cap, box cloth leggings, black tie with white spots. A labourer, native of Nottinghamshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Myers, Selby. 53.— Todmorden ( County).— For stealing, 18th inst., a large grey shawl ( nearly new).— ELIZABETH ELLISON, age 46 or 47, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) brown, bold forehead; dress, blue and black narrow striped blouse, black skirt, button boots, and probably the stolen shawl Supposed a native of Bolton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hollis, Todmorden. 54.— Sheffield ( City).— For inciting another person to obtain £ 1 by false pretences, 8th inst.— JAMES FLOOD, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair black, clean shaved, eyes sunken, fleshy lump on one side of jaw; dress, black clothing. A canvasser or agent. He canvasses for bogus directories, supposed well known in the North and Midlands. Warrant issued. 55.— Sheffield ( City).— For stealing ( servant) 3 swing boats, 26th ult.— ALFRED EVANS, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, full red face. Attends fairs, galas, etc., and will no doubt seek employment with roundabout proprietors. Is believed to have removed to Lancashire. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Sheffield. 56.— Barnsley ( Borough). — For obtaining food and lodgings, by false pretences, 22nd inst. — GEORGE FISH, alias THOMAS SMITH, Office No. 654- 07, age 32, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, long scar centre of forehead, 1st right finger recently injured and probably bandaged, 4th left finger nail missing; dress, grey mixture jacket and vest, dark trousers, grey cap, dark scarf, green woollen shirt. A collier, native of Wombwell, Yorkshire. Has been convicted at Barnsley, Derby, Glossop, Brigg, Wakefield, Bradford and Lincoln Linc^ ey Quarter Sessions. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Barnsley. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. HER TFORDSHIRE. 57.— Hertford { County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, charged with larceny ( dwelling)— HARRY FOX, alias ROBERT ALBERT QUARTERMAS, age 20, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown ; dress, dark tweed suit. A native of Boxmoor. Recently travelled with a Music Hall Company. GEORGE FARCER, alias E. W. HALL, age 20, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue; dress, dark tweed suit and cap. A native of Leighton Buzzard. Information to Supt. Foster, Hertford. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 58.— Mai ton ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions at Northallerton, charged with burglary and stealing 5 keys, steel tablet and ring attached.— FRED NORRIS, alias FRANK NORUIS, a Welshman, age 18, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, rather round face, hair brown, eyes dark blue; dress, dark grey overcoat, black jaoket and vest, dark striped trousers, brown check cap with large peak. A labourer. Convicted at Marylebone Police Court 5th March, 1910, of refusing to perform his allotted task at a workhouse, has since tramped the country. Photograph can be soen on application. Information to Supt. Heald, Malton. CA MBRIDGESHIRE. 62.— Cambridge ( Borough).— nth or 18th inst., by shopbreaking, a lady's silver gilt keyless watch, No. 400685, enamelled Cambridge blue; 1 do., No. 400589, enamelled red, fleur- de- lis on back; 1 do. mosaic silver gilt keyless Geneva watch, No. 236145 ; 1 do. silver Niclo keyless watch, No. 25265; 1 gold pin ( stem broken), pick, shovel, pail, rope and nugget; 4 silver Geneva keyless watches; 6 silver curb alberts ( a small silver shield pendant attached to 2, a 3d. piece enamelled, in case, attached to 1); 6 lady's long rolled gold guards; 3 metal watches ( 1 shows a blacksmith at work); about 12 pairs of rolled gold spectacle frames and folders, very dirty; 1 lady's gunmetal watch. Information to the Chief Constable, Cambridge. DURHAM. 63.— South Shields ( Borough).— 14th inst., a silver English lever keyless watch, J plate, white dial, Roman numerals, black pointers, " Sheridan, Newcastle- on- Tyne," on dial, No. 374016, double curb silver albert, seal ( one stone missing) and silver matchbox, attached; 1 bicycle, 26 in. frame black enamelled, 28 in. wheels, dropped handle- bars, plated rat trap pedals, with toe clips, leather saddle, " Well- bury " thereon, free wheel, Dunlop tyres, Bowden back brake, " Eagle Cycle Co., Birmingham " on front fork, scarcely discernable.— By A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 6 in., square shoulders, full round face, hair and moustache dark brown, heavy eyebrows meet, short neck; dress, blue serge suit, raised seams, blue or green tie, blue check muffler, green tweed cap. He took lodgings 12th inst., stated he was employed by a firm at Sheffield. 22nd or 23rd inst., from ships at Tyne Dock, a 14- ct. gold hunting Waltham lever watch, " No. 5836259'' on works, " No. 452849" on outer case, photograph of a child inside outer case; 1 silver anchor lever watch, Swiss make, 2 gold rims around case, white dial, gold pointers, black chapters, engraved on inner case " 14 rubies"; 1 gold albert, double link pattern. Information to the Chief Constable, South Shields. ESSEX. 64— Chelmsford ( County).— 26th inst., a red loather jewel case, about 4 in. long, 3 in. deep, 3 in. wide, containing £ 3 14s.; 1 gold brooch, set FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1910. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. opal; 1 silver green and blue enamel brooch; 2 do. pins; 1 black leather purse, steel ends; several old silver brooches, minus pins ; 1 purple colour purse ; 1 thin gold neck chain, small gold heart shape locket attached.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 8 in, slight build, com- plexion pale, long face, hair light; dress, blue suit and cap. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 65.— Staple Hill ( County).— 22nd inst, a lady's 9- ct. gold open face keyless watch, gold dome, gilt dial; 1 9- ct gold small open face keyless watch, white enamel dial; 1 9- ct. gold keyless watch, " 0" size, metal dome, gilt dial; 1 gilt expanding bracelet keyless watch, opal dial; 1 18- ct. gold half- hoop diamond ring, white stones; 1 18- ct. gold 5- stone rose diamond ring, star setting; 1 18- ct. gold gipsy ring, 3 brilliants, carved shoulder; 1 do, small brilliants; 1 do, very dark brilliants; fancy night stones, very fine; 2 18- ct. gold plain gipsy rings, single stone brilliants; 2 do, carved shoulders, single brilliant in centre; 1 18- ct. gold diamond and ruby gipsy ring; 1 18- ct. gold ring, claw setting; 1 single whole real pearl; 1 18- ct. gold mourning ring; 1 18- ct. gold gipsy ring, single brilliant, star setting, very nice stone ; 1 22- ct. 5£ dwt. gold wedding ring; 2 18- ct. gold chased pattern wide keeper rings; 1 18- ct. gold slight made gipsy ring, single rose diamond ; 1 9- ct. gold half- hoop ring, set with real pearl; 1 9- ct. gold ring, opal and ruby setting; 1 9- ct. gold half- hoop ring, claw setting, paste diamond and ruby ; 1 do. paste diamond and emerald; 1 do. pearl and sapphire; 1 do. pearl and emerald; 1 George III. half- guinea piece, crown pattern; 1 9- ct. gold hollow wide wedding ring; 1 gold cased rheumatic ring; 1 9- ct. gold half- hoop, carved galerie settings, garnet ring; 1 9- ct. gold half- hoop ring, claw setting, real Cape ruby; 1 9- ct. gold hollow half- hoop ring, paste diamond; 1 9- ct. gold hollow ring, paste diamond cluster; 2 9- ct. solid gold signet rings; 1 9- ct. gold toothpick turquoise slide; 1 9- ct. brooch, set with real pearls and real garnet drop in claw setting; 1 9- ct. gold curb bangle. All the rings have " G. Bros" stamped on inside. Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN— first, age 50 to 60, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in, beard and moustache grey, wearing dark green overcoat and light soft hat; second, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in, dark moustache. Information to Supt. Cooke, Staple Hill. 66.— Stroud ( County).— 15th inst, by house- breaking at Stonehouse, a silver watch No. 424758, by Kendal and Dent, Cheapside, London, and a silver curb- pattern chain. Information to Supt. Biggs, Stroud. KENT. & 7.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— 21st inst, a ladv's half- hoop diamond ring, 5 stones, " H. C. W, 2nd October, 1908" engraved inside; 1 lady's ring set 3 sapphires and 2 diamonds. Information to the Chief Constable, Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 68.— Hurst ( County).— 20th inst, by house- breaking at Mossley, a lady's brown leather satchel with small purse fastened inside by a chain; 1 do. dark brown satchel; 1 do. aluminum chain purse ; 1 do. gold ring set 5 diamonds in a row; 1 do. 3 green stones ; 1 do. 3 Moon Stones; 1 do. Albert chain consisting of 4 chains fastened in centre with gold ornament and tassel at end; 2 pairs of ear- rings, gold, round pattern, raised in centre with small pearl in centre of each, and £ 6 12s. 9d. cash. Information to Supt. Hewitt, Hurst, Ashton- under- Lyne. NOTTINGHA MS HIRE. 69 — Nottingham ( City).— 18th or 19th inst, by shopbreaking, 1 expanding 9- ct. gold watch bracelet, No. 774275, gold hands, black numerals, plain case ; 12 ladies 9- ct. gold long chains, Belcher, secret link, fetter and knot, double pillar and bead and fancy patterns; 2 gold- mounted hair chains; 10 9- ct. gold alberts, several single and double curb, close and open patterns, others fetter and fancy; 20 9- ct. and 15- ct. gold pins, some set pearls, others rubies or small rose diamonds. Information to the Chief Constable, Nottingham. SURREY. 70. — Dorking ( County). — 14th inst, at Charlwood, a drab box cloth knee rug, drab lining; 1 plaid do, mixture of black, green and gold stripes ; 1 white mackintosh, white velvet collar, nearly new; 1 carriage hand glass with ivory back; 1 black over- coat ( velvet collar), grey lining, large pocket on the left ( inside) and do. ( outside) on both sides ; several packets of vegetable and flower seeds, " Sutton and Sons," and " Toogood " on packets. 12th or 13th inst, at Effingham, a double barrelled • breech loading gun, 12 bore, rebounding locks, bull head nipples, pistol grip stock, " Demon" on plate, flat rib between barrels, makers Midland Gun Company. 15 th inst., a gold brooch with pearl spray; 1 do. curb do.; and 1 do. large round do, all with pins apart from brooches ; 1 gold safety brooch set large opal; 1 green enamel do. ; 1 do. pendant; 1 large gold brooch set 5 or 6 large turquoise around edge, several diamonds in centre, aperture for photograph at back; 1 gold ring set 2 rubies and diamond; 1 do. set 3 small diamonds ; 1 do. single curb bracelet; 1 do. double do., very light colour; 1 gold chain and pendant, green stone in centre; 1 rosewood box, about 9 by 7, brass rim, " E. Todd" on brass diamond in centre. Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN : 1st, age about 35, tall, hair very light; dress, light grey suit, white muffler, black bowler hat; other wearing dark overcoat and black bowler hat. Information to Supt. Boon, Dorking. 71.— Reigate ( Borough).— 18th inst, from a bedroom, 2 18- ct. gold gipsy rings, set 5 diamonds; 1 18- ct. gold half- hoop ring, set 5 do.; 1 diamond crescent brooch, believed set 7 diamonds in silver; 1 lady's gold half- hunter watch, gold face, blue numerals, chased back, with initials " H. E. M. W." on shield; 1 lady's 18- ct. gold neck chain ( long) round links; 1 gold Albert, 1 long and 1 short link alternately, very heavy; 1 Indian gold necklace, small Indian coins attached; 1 very long thin gold chain, alternate square and 2 small links, filigree pattern with cross attached ; 1 rope of sea corals, 2 tassels at each end; 1 gold bracelet, 18- ct, snake pattern, very old; 2 18- ct. gold curb bracelets, ordinary fastening; 1 gold wire woven bracelet, 1 white elephant attached ; 1 gold band bracelet, 18- ct, half filigree half plain, f- in. wide; 1 lady's round 18- ct. gold bangle, plain with ends chased; 1 curious moss agate stone necklace, square stones with knobs at each corner and joined together with gold silk ; 1 string of moss agate round beads; 1 large gold cross, about 3 in. long, set with mosaic ; 1 gold pin, 2 pearl hearts set thereon ; 1 Indian gold locket, photograph of gentleman with bald head inside, embossed with an idol, about in. long; 1 gold bar brooch, 18- ct, circular ends, chased centre; 1 small washleather purse and £ 6 10s. ; 1 black jewel case 12 in. by 10 in. by 8 in.— Supposed by A MAN, age about 40, tall, clean shaved, complexion fair; wearing dark clothes and bowler hat. Information to the Chief Constable, Reigate. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 72. — Middlesbrough ( Borough). — 16th inst, a Royal Enfield bicycle, No. 192591, Duplex girder, 26 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, black enamelled, gold lined, nickle rims, Dunlop tyres, " Made by the Doughty Process," thereon, rubber pedals, free wheel, 3 speed gear, straight handle- bars, black grips, brown saddle, scratched on top, tool bag and bell attached. 23rd inst, by housebreaking, an Indian rupee; 1 Kruger shilling; 1 lion shilling ; 1 gilt necklace set green stones; 1 lady's gold Geneva watch, gold dial, round dull mark about the size of a pea on dial, no glass, black pointers and numerals, out of repair, 30 years old ; 1 silver Geneva watch, " Poole " on dial, outer case broken off, out of repair; 1 lady's 9- ct. gold fancy dress ring, 2 stones ( 1 missing), other ruby, claw set; 1 gold tassell; 1 9- ct. gold " Mizpah " ring; 1 gold horseshoe pin; 1 child's silver rattle, 4 small round bells ( 1 bent), coral handle partly broken; 1 small charm design, a pearl hafted knife with 2 blades about £ in. long; 1 silver wire ring; 1 pair of black leather covered opera glasses, large; 1 black leather covered case lined blue silk, containing 2 black hafted razors, one maker Joseph Rodgers, Sheffield, other George Westenholme & Sons, Sheffield, and has design of a " smoking pipe" stamped thereon ; 1 wooden money box about 5 in. long, 4 in. high, 2£ in. wide, polished green, label " St. Michaels Church " thereon, containing about 5s.; 11 boxes of Vulcan matches; and 5s. 23rd inst, a free wheel bicycle, made by Allday and Onions, no transfer, about 24 or 25 in. frame, 48 in. wheels, in. front tyre Ryland, back tyre Midland, black enamelled, rat- trap pedals, curved handle- bars with white celluloid grips and red tips, Bowden brake on hind wheel ( horse shoe), piece of copper wire fastened around stays on both back and front mud- guards, attached an Acetylene lamp, bell, plated inflator, and a brown bag with " Swift" thereon, containing 6 or 7 keys. In fair condition. Information to the Chief Constable, Middlesbrough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 73.— Donoaster ( County).— 20th inst, at Brodsworth Colliery, a black enamelled bicycle, gold lined, straight handle- bars, slightly rusty, black tips, left tip has lighting up table stamped thereon, rubber pedals, left pedal minus 2 nuts at end, mud- guard on back wheel, front rim brake, Brooks saddle. Information to Supt. Hicks, Doncaster. 74 — Bradford ' City).— 23rd inst, by house- breaking, a lady's gold Waltham lever watch, figured back, plain face, roman numerals, No. 3047355; 1 do. old fashioned silver chain, fine link pattern, with con- necting pieces of silver; 1 do. long gold guard, cable pattern; 1 do. gold brooch, circular diamond in centre; 1 do. oval mourning brooch, jet in gold frame, set pearls in form of star in centre of jet; 1 silver filigree brooch; 1 gold pin, imitation fox's head, ruby eyes; 2 plain gold studs; 1 silver manx brooch enamelled legs; 1 brown pebble brooch in silver setting, bar pattern ; 1 lady's silver filigree pin; 1 old English silver lever watch, white dial, black numerals, out of repair; 1 silver Geneva watch, white dial, black hands, out of repair; 1 silver Scotch pebble brooch, diamond shape. Information to the Chief Constable, Bradford. 75.— Sheffield ( City).— 20th inst, a Raleigh road racer bicycle, No. 228115, " Raleigh " transfer on head, 26- in. wheels, black enamelled frame, plated rims red lined, Dunlop tyres, slightly dropped handle- bars, black celluloid grips, front rim brake, fixed wheel, 72- in. gear, rat- trap pedals, toe- clips, Brooks' B. 10 saddle, black celluloid pump, celluloid mud- guards, oblong tool bag, Lucas bell. A Rudge- Whitworth bicycle, Nos. 459443 and 444/ B, 25- in. frame, free wheel, straight handle- bars, cork grips with white celluloid bands, back mud- guard cracked in centre, plated rims, beaded tyres, 1 brake which acts on both wheels, small bell, tool bag attached to saddle. Between 23rd and 26th inst, by shopbreaking, 1 pair of black leather covered field glasses, marked " More "; 1 do. marked " Ross "; 4 do. ( 3 change), marked " Opera, Field and Marine"; 1 do. marked " Made in France "; 1 do. large; 9 do. opera glasses, various sizes, marked " 12 lens "; 4 do. black leather covered monoculars, in black ieather cases; 1 do. ladies' ivory covered opera glasses, ivory handle; 3 do. ladies' pearl covered opera glasses, pearl handles; 12 do. black leather covered opera glasses; 2 do. tortoiseshell covered opera glasses, tortoiseshell handles; 3 do. fancy ( inlaid with gold) opera glasses ; 12 do. ivory covered opera and field glasses, assorted ; 1 do. black leather covered opera glasses ; 86 do. opera glasses, various sizes, mostly ivory covered, probably marked " Chadburn Brothers"; 2 do. mathematical instruments, in black leather case, blue plush lined; 3 do. dividers, not in case. Between 5th and 8th inst, a lady's long gold guard, watch key set opaque stone, and seal with yellow stone attached ; 1 gold curb bracelet, padlock and safety chain attached; 1 do. set ruby and pearl, padlock attached; 1 Indian 18- ct. gold 5- stone diamond ring, claw setting; 1 do. gold ring, set 1 diamond and 5 pearls, filigree pattern ; 1 brilliant and sapphire oval brooch; 1 solid silver Georgian cream jug- Information to the Chief Constable, Sheffield. PROPERTY FOUND IN P0S= SESSION OF A PRISONER. LANCASHIRE. 76. — Skerton ( County).— In possession of JAMES THOMSPON, alias HENRY STEWART WEATHERS, McALPINE, CLARK and JAMES MAKENZIE, committed for trial at Liverpool Assizes, charged with fraud, a silver mounted umbrella and cover, large silver knob on end ; 1 red silk handker- chief, with white spots in centre, blue outer border, initials " F. B. " in white silk in one corner; 1 pair of eye glasses in leather case " Charles Cronsberg, 24 Manchester Street, 2 and 3 Exchange Station, Liverpool," on case; 1 cheap metal watch, and' steel guard; 1 grey tweed overcoat, black velvet collar, silk facings, piece added to sleeves, lined blue and white satin, black satin lining to body; 1 brown tweed overcoat, brown velvet collar, brown and blue striped lining, flaps to outside pockets ; 1 grey worsted lappel overcoat, 2 buttons" at back, 4 in front. Thompson has been recently liberated from prison after serving 12 months hard labour for larceny. Information to Supt. Barnett, Skerton. 6 T H E P O L I C E GAZET1E. FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1910. PROPERTY RECOVERED. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 77.— Lichfield ( County).— Bicycle, Case No. 59, 22nd inst. APPREHENSIONS. 78 — Gloucestershire, Bristol ( City). — GOODMAN HIRSCH and R. SYKES, Case No. 34, 22nd inst., at Birmingham. VZ. — Hampshire, Ringwooi! ( County).— SAMUEL THOMAS PROUD, Case No. 14, 22nd inst., and sentenced to 1 month imprison- ment. 80— Lanarkshire, Glasgow ( City).— WILLIAM ALBERT CROMAR, Case No. 37, 8th inst., at Stockport. 81.— Monmouthshire, Monmouth ( County).— GEORGE LOCKWOOD, Case No. 26, 6th April, 1900. 82.— Staffordshire, Lichfield ( County).— JOHN HOLLAND, THOMAS HOL- LAND, and JONAS BUTLER, Case No. 30, 22nd inst. 83.— Staffordshire, Walsall ( Borough). — HARRY NOBLE, Office No. 1685- 02, Case No. 24, 25th ult., at Liverpool, for larceny, as GEORGE MORRIS. 84.- 5 u s s e x ( East), Brighton ( Borough).— RUDOLPH BERMAN, Case No. 36, lst inst. 85.- 5 u s s e x ( East), Hastings ( Borough). — PERCY JENKINS, Case No. 43, 8th inst. 86.— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Sheffield ( City). — LAWRENCE HENRY JAMES, Office No. 1731- 05, Case No. 37, 22nd inst. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 87.— Convict Supervision Office. — WILLIAM BROCKLESBY, Office No. 1669- 00. Tabular Form, 18th ult. Not now wanted. 88.— C Division*— For warehouse- breaking— WILLIAM OWEN, alias WILLIAM NIGHT- INGALE GREEN, HALL and SHEPHERD, Office No. 485- 08, age 26, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, crossed flags right forearm, tip of lst right finger crushed; dress, grey jacket suit, black bowler hat. A boot repairer, native of Birmingham. Has been convicted at London, Bir mingham and Brighton. Licence- holder FREDERICK COOPER, alias FREDERICK DOUBLE and GEORGE HANSON, Office No. 2551- 02 ( Illustrated Circular 64, figure 9), age 29, height 5 ft. 7f in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes dark brown, scar upper lip, nose been broken, woman and wreath right wrist, I. L. N. B. left forearm; dress, dark jacket suit, black bowler hat. A painter, native of Wood Green, London. Cooper's arrest is also sought for failing to report, see Tabular Form, 4th ult. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CHESHIRE. 89.— Crewe ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings between 26th and 27th inst., a Post Office Savings Bank book, No. 20366, amount deposited £ 38— JOHN SEYMOUR, age about 34, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair dark brown, clean shaved, high forehead, several lower ! teeth missing, small white hands, splay feet, limps, nervous manner; dress, brown and grey mixture jacket and vest, dark brown plaid trousers, light mackintosh, light grey cap, carried a black leather bag with brown straps, nearly new. Stated he was a valet. On 27th inst., dressed in female attire, he hired a conveyance and drove to Willaston Post Office, signed a post office form for £ 10, which he received, the bank book being handed back to him, then drove back to Crewe, changed his clothing, and absconded. Is identical with Man, Case No. 8, 22nd inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. SURREY. 90.— Chertsey ( County).— For false pretences — A. VERNON, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., good build, complexion fresh, hair auburn, clean shaved, square prominent jaw, addicted to drink and betting. A cycle and motor mechanic. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Mears, Chertsey. PERSON IN CUSTODY. BEDFORDSHIRE. 91.— Luton ( County).— Committed for trial at next Assizes, charged with arson— JAMES MAC- DONALD, age 23, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes grey, butterfly and beetle back of right hand, heart right forearm. States he is a native of Falkirk, and has been convicted of begging in Scotland. Information to Supt. Panton, Luton. PROPERTY STOLEN. SURREY. 92.— Chertsey ( County).— 17th inst., at Wey- bridge, a lady's " Swift" bicycle, enamelled black, green stripes, plated rims, black gear case, free wheel, green dress cords, high frame, nearly new. Information to Supt. Mears, Chertsey. APPREHENSIONS. 93 — Metropolitan Police District, S Division.- FRANK CALLAGHAN, Case No. 1, 18th February last. 94 — Worcestershire, Bromsgrove ( County).— FRANCIS HANSON, Case No. 44, current issue. The undermentioned persons have failed to report under the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Registrar of Habitual Criminals requests that wherever they may be found they may be dealt with provided there is sufficient evidence to substantiate a charge of failure to report in that district. Should theie not be sufficient evidence 10 cnarge they should be strictly cautioned and directed to report forthwith. Name and Metropolitan Office Number. AGE. HEIGHT. COUP. HAIB. EYES. REMARKS. Conviotion, Prison Register Number and Date Liberated. LICENCE- HOLDER-). BARWELL, CHARLES, alias CHARLES WALKER and WILLIAM JOHNSON. Office No. 1284- 02 ( Illustrated Circular 91, figure 7). BAXTER, HENRY, alias JOHN WIL- LIAMS, WILLIAM OLIVER, WILLIAM PARKER, HENRY BONNER, HENRY WEBSTER, HENRY LAWRENCE, HENRY FOSTER, WILLIAM ROBIN- SON, and WILLIAM HENRY HAR- DING. Office No. 1518- 02. WILSON, JOHN, alias ALFRED JOHN- SON, ALFRED WHITE and JOHN WALKER. Office No. 379- 04. SUPERVISEES. HORTON, HENRY ERNEST, alias WILLIAMS. Office No. 653- 06. MIDDLETON, ARTHUR, Office No. 1039- 02. 32 69 36 31 43 5 7 5 3i 5 9J 5 5J 5 6i dark fresh fresh fresh ruddy i brn grey brn ( thin m t'p) brn dk brn grey grey blue grey < rey sc on forehead rt eyebrow It cheek rt hand and lst It finder, blue mirk over It eye and on rt forearm. A baker, native of Emprin^ ham. Left Chesterfield, 18th inst., without reporting. sc over It eyebrow blue mark on forehead ; dress, three- quarter length overcoat with velvet collar, dark trousers, black bowler hat, black boots ( nearly new). A tailor, natiie of Lor. don. Reported at Basing- stoke, 8th inst., intention of proceeding to Win- chester en route for Southampton, but has not since reported. sc on upper lip under rt eyebrow on forehead on 2nd and 3rd rt lingers and 4th It finger. A labourer, native of Chelsea. Laft Barnsley 28th January, 1910, without reporting. sc on forehead mole under rt eye 2 moles It cheek blue line rt forearm. sc eaoh eyebrow mole It cheek. Left Chesterfield, 11th inst., without reporting. Boston Sessions, 25th June, 1906, 3 years penal servitude for burglary. Liberated on 2nd licence 15th inst., which expires 17th June, 1910. g 29G. Wells Sessions, 17th October, 1906, 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Liberated on 2nd licence, 29th ult., which expires 4th June, 1910. e. g. 500. Leeds Sessions, 2nd October, 1907, 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licensed lst January, 1910. h. 365. Nottingham Sessions, 11th October, 1909, 6 months impr^ onment and 1 year police supervision for cycle stealing. Liberated 12th ult. 1188. Derby County Quarter Sessions, 16th October, 1907, 12 months imprisonment and 2 years polii e super- vision. Liberated 21st September, 1908. 871. Has subsequently been convicted at Sleaford and Derby County Sessions. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re apprehended, for the week ending April 23rd, WW, with the result, & c. Division concerned. Office No. NAME. Sentence. Date and Place. Fresh Offence 0 , , He- convicted in with which nT . , , i . Name of charged. Name and Division of Officer. H. H. E. P. S, T. F, H, J. W. ! 1987- 08 276— 98 1325— 09 674- 10 1620— 05 929- 97 762— 09 ABRAHAMS, HARRY BtlOMLEY, SAML. BRUCE, WM. HENRY GADD, FRANCIS JONES, JOHN LAWNOR, ELIZABETH MULLEN, PATRICK 3 years p. s. 3 years p s. and 5 years detention 4 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 2 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 3 mouths h. l. lPth April, London Co. Sess. 21st April, London Co. Sess. 29th Nov., ' 09, Seine Tri- bunal Ct. 13th April, Croydon Police 19th April, Marylebone P. Ct. 20th April, London Co. Sess. 19th April, Westminster PCt. Larceny ( person) Burglary Larceny Suspected person Failing to report Larceny Failing to report Same Name Same Name LOUIS WALTER MOTT Same Name Same Name ANNIE CONNOR PATK. MURPHY P. C. Beadle, 117 H. P. C. HumiJirey, 228 K, and P. S. Gooding, C. I. D., H. P. C. Dunn, 149 W, and P. S. Sharp, C. I. D., W. P. S. ( irookshanks, and P. S. Hciamer, C. I. D., S. P. C. Hawtins, C. I. D., C. P. S. Goggin, C. I. D., W, and P. C. Clark, 287 W. ALEXR. GORDON, 1289— 97, POLICE GAZETTE, 18th February, 1910, the sentence i » reduced to 3 years penal servitude by Court of Criminal Appeal. UUOUIlH S PHUTOD FOB Bid liAjBdrV'H Sl ATIIlHKBT Omol BT HABB1HO • A* I> Sum. Sr. M » ITI » B Liar W. U., PBIJtTKBS II OBDHABT TO HU MaJ. HTT