GAZETT PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MAY 9, 1902. VOL. XIX., No. 1916. EGUL 1. All aimouTweiMTits for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should be addressed to THE KDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars com lerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they arc 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 ami address of tome person responsible for the payment must be given, and the enact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of 15*. per portrait, and of 7s. 6d. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. 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 ohief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the cou nty, city, or borough, as the case may be. 9. 10. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property mutt be guaranteed by am tfierr ff % at leu rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, ami, 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 onee 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 reeeited 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 Tard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Artnouncements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. B. B HUB?. Editor. INDEX TO SPECIAL NOTICES AND CAUTIONS Which have appeared in the POLICE GAZETTE during the past twelve months. ASTORIA, or L. CLEMENT, Dog Dealer, 52 Maida Vale, N. W. ( P. G., No. 1748, September 28th, 1900, and 1862, November 1st, 1901.) BENNETT BROS., late MAY, GARLAND & CO. ( P. G., No. 17.06, October 26th, 1900.) DAY, ERNEST, 439 Old Kent Road, S. E. ( P. G., No. 1868, November 22nd, 1901.) EDWARDS, GEORGE, alias AMERICAN FRANK. ( P. G., No. 1676, January 19th, 1900, and 1876, December 20th, 1901.) GOLD BRICK SWINDLE. ( P. G., No. 1898, March 7th, 1902.) HALL, WILLIAM FLETCHER, diagnostician and public lecturer. ( P. G., No. 1828, July Sth, 1901.) HENRIKSON, HENRI, alias HENDERSON. ( P. G., No. 1860, October 25th, 1901. HOFRICHTER, OTTO. ( P. G., No. 1882, January 10th, 1902.) HYPOLITE CO. ( P. G., No. 1746, September 21st, 1900, and 1876, December 20th, 1901.) NICHOLSON INSTITUTE, Gunnersbury. ( P. G., No. 1686, February 23rd, 1900, and 1864, November 8th, 1901.) SEYMOUR, DR. HAMILTON. ( P. G., No. 1774, December 28th, 1900.) THE CIGARETTE, CEMENT, AND MARKING INK FRAUD. ( P. G., No. 1914, May 2nd, 1902.) SPECIAL NOTICE. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— For mis- appropriating £ 4,730— JOHN WILLIS SHORE, age 34 ( looks older), height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, long thin features, prominent nose, hair light brown, heavy moustache ( drooping at ends) inclined to ginger, may now be clean shaved, eyes deep set, carries his head forward. Formerly a solicitor. A native of London. Absconded 13th February last. Warrant issued. 2— Convict Supervision Office. - Licence- holder HENRY ATKINS, Office No. 638- 02, Case No. 21, 21st March last, and Tabular Form, 4th ult., not now wanted. 3.— J Division.— For stealing 10 pairs of shoes, and failing to appear to his bail at Chelms- ford Quarter Sessions, 9th ult.— JOHN MYERS, age 23, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion pale, hair dark, eyes brown, 2 indistinct marks in blue ink on right forearm, of Jewish appearance; dress, brown tweed suit, black cap, lace boots. A boot- maker. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 4.— K Division.— For stealing £ 8 13s. 6d., monies of the Trustees of the General Labourers Amalgamated Union— GEORGE FREEMAN, age 42, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes grey, fleshy lump size of a walnut on left side of head ; dress, brown jacket, cord vest and trousers, dark cap. Warrant issued. 5.— T Division.— For buergery, 2lst ult.— A MAN, age 45, height 5 ft. 10 in., well built, hair, whiskers and moustache ( short) light sandy ; dress, black or dark grey cutaway coat, dark grey mixture trousers, black soft felt hat, carried a bundle tied in a red handkerchief. Appearance of a tramping shoemaker or tailor. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. 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 measurements and finger prints being sufficient for the purpose; but if a photo- graph 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. A YRSHIRE. 6.— Ayr ( Burgh). — For stealing, 15th ult., 2 pairs of trousers ( recovered)— JOHN K1NNON, alias KEENAN and GOUDIE, age 31, height about 5 ft. 6 ins., complexion fair, long full face, hair ( short) rather red, slight moustache light, right leg about 5 in. shorter than left, and wears an iron clamp on boot, carries a stick ; dress, dark brown tweed jacket, light brown tweed vest with red check 2 in. square, dark tweed trousers, blue and white spotted muffler, dark peak cap. A tailor ; native of Ayr. Stays at common lodging houses. Has worked at Ardrossan, Belfast, Carlisle, Glasgow and Kilmarnock. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable McKay, Ayr. BERKSHIRE. 7.— Wokingham ( County).— For obtain- ing food and lodgings by false pretences, at Bracknell— ARTHUR RANDELL, age about 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) dark, eyes hazel, deep scar on left cheek, nose bent, walks badly, carries a stick; dress, brown check jacket suit, brown cloth cap, lace boots. He stated he was a pensioner of the Royal Horse Artillery. Warrant issued. 8.— Wokingham ( County).— For larceny ( servant)— JOHN STEAD, age 41, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache black, tinged with grey. Has served in the 7th Dragoon Guards; late of Farnborough, Hants. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Goddard. Wokingham. OA RDIGA NSHIRE. 9. — Aberystwyth ( County). — For ob- taining 10s by false pretences — ROBERT COTTON, alias JONES and B. JONES, age 60 to 65, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion pale, hair ( turning grey) dark, eyes grey, speaks with Irish accent; dress, brown coat, dark slop, cord trousers, brown cap, lace boots, all much worn. Supposed a native of Lancashire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phillips, Aberystwyth. CA RMA R THE NSHIRE. 10— Carmarthen ( County). — For steal- ing ( bailee), 30th January last, a mare ( recovered) — OLIVER DAY, age about 21, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., weight about 9 stones, complexion fresh, hair ( rather thin) black, clean shaved, eyes ( inclined to be sore) brown, prominent nose, good teeth ; dress, navy blue serge jacket and vest, black and - white check breeches, check cap, brown leather gaiters. Supposed a native of London. Has been employed as correspondent to the Sporting World, Shoe Lane, Fleet Street, E. C.; previously employed as a groom. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Carmarthen. DENBIGHSHIRE. 11.— Abergele ( County)— For stealing a dog ( recovered)— DAVID HUGHES, age about 37, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion ruddy, narrow features, hair light brown, moustache sandy; dress, black jacket andcap, oldcordtrousers. A tramping labourer ; native of Acrefair, Ruabon. Has served in the Shropshire Light Infantry. May seek employment on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Denbigh. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 1902. ESSEX. 12.— Chelmsford [ County).— For stealing, 17th ult., from her lodgings, a lady's silver Geneva watch, white dial, steel hands, chased back; 1 white lace collarette ; 1 gold bracelet, | in. wide, chased fern leaves ; 1 silver do., J in. wide; 1 black alpaca skirt, bound with black velvet at bottom ; 1 white linen nightdress; 1 twill do.; 1 blue silk tie; 6 ladies' handkerchiefs, and 19s.— A WOMAN, supposed name ELLEN MAYHEW, age 29, height 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair ( curled on forehead) brown, several right front and back teeth of upper jaw missing, of lady like appearance, fond of cycling; dress, black skirt, light blouse, trimmed black velvet ribbon, dark grey jacket, black patent leather shoes, fastens with 2 straps. A dressmaker; supposed a native of Essex. She poses as a detective. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. 13. — Grays ( County). — For stealing an English lever watch, No. 292843, open face, " G. N." scratched on outside case, 1 silver double curb pattern chain attached; 1 silver Geneva watch, " Kendal & Dent" on face, long gold coloured chain attached; 1 old verge watch, capped, recently dipped gold colour chain at tached ; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, silver face ; 1 gold horseshoe pattern pin— JOSEPH FREE- MAN, age 45, height 5 ft. 10 § in., hair dark, heavy moustache brown, tattooed on arms and hands ; dress, dark blue jacket and vest, dark trousers and cap, neckerchief. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. 14.— Saffron Walden( County).- Oncom- mitment warrant for non- payment of £ 1 lis. 6d., imposed for using obscene language— GEORGE SHEPHERD, age 27, height 5 ft. 5| in., hair brown, eyes hazel. A hawker ; native of Hatfield Broad Oak. Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Walden. FLINTSHIRE. 15.— Mold ( County).— For stealing a brown mackintosh, velvet collar, " Distinguished Water- proof " on tab ; 1 pair grey tweed trousers with patent studs ; 1 blue and white striped silk muffler — HARRY CORBETT, age 24, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion pale, hair and eyes dark, clean shaved ; dress, dark blue jacket, black low- cut vest, side spring boots with high heels, navy blue cap, and the stolen property. A saddler, recently employed as a labourer ; native of Nantwich. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davies, Mold. HAMPSHIRE. 16.— Aldershot ( County).— For forgery— WILLIAM HENRY SOUTHERTON, age 20, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, small features, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes ( small) blue, scar outer side of right eye ; dress, grey tweed suit, cap rather darker than suit, white silk tie, shoes with toe caps. An officer's servant. Is a deserter from the 147th Battery Royal Field Artillery. Had in his possession a blank cheque, No. RA- 120799, on Messrs. Cox & Co.' s Bank. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 17. — Bournemouth ( County).— For neglecting to maintain their children, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Christchurch Union — FREDERICK SIDNEY FOOTE, age 28, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair sandy, eyes hazel. A labourer ; native of Pokesdown.— \ LFRED JOHN HURLEY, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes hazel, gunshot, cross flags, cross anchors and 2 crosses tattooed left forearm, 5 crosses with star in centre, back left hand, star, wheel, and anchor right forearm, bracelet right wrist, cross back right hand, scar left side of head. A labourer; native of Brighton. May be found on public works. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. 18.— Winchester ( City).— For obtaining money by false pretences, 18th ult.— A WOMAN, who save the names of SARAH BURNEY, AYTON and HORTON, age about 30, rather stout build, complexion dark or sallow, hair ( heavy fringe on forehead) dark brown, eyes dark ; dress, green costume, rather large black straw hat, trimmed black silk, white daisies and flowers under brim, wearing an oval silver brooch, " Jennie " thereon, carried a black silk umbrella with white T- shape handle. She called at registry offices, represented herself as a cook, and having obtained names of ladies, called upon them, and, after being engaged, obtained money for the purpose of paying her railway fare. Was at Leamington, Warwickshire, on 23rd ult. Warrant issued. 19.— Winchester ( City).— For stealing, 19th nit., a silver cigarette case, chased, " B. C." engraved thereon ; 1 yellow stone seal, mounted in gold, with 3 sides, 1 side basket, one side lamp with butterfly, and other with hour glass, 1 English and 2 French mottoes on seal— A WOMAN, who gave the names of ALICE TAYLOR and ROSE HOLT, age about 25, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., rather slight build, com- plexion dark, hair ( frizzy over forehead) dark brown, eyes dark, small marks left cheek, small mark upper lip ; dress, black skirt, trimmed 3 rows of black satin ribbon, three- quarter length fawn colour jacket, trimmed with several rows of braid, black straw sailor hat with black band, or black velvet hat with paste buckle. She called at registry offices, represented herself as a cook, and having obtained names of ladies, called upon one of them for the purpose of being engaged, and, during her temporary absence, committed the above larceny. Was at Leamington, Warwick- shire, on 23rd ult., and is believed to be con- cerned with Sarah Burney, Case No. 18. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Felton, Guild- hall, Winchester. 20.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For obtain- ing £ 1 2s. 6d. by false pretences, 17th March last — A. A. BROWN, age about 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair and side whiskers turnirg grey, thin face, prominent cheek bones, of good address; dress, black frock coat suit, soft felt hat, carried a small black hand bag. A commercial traveller, supposed in the picture and picture- frame trade. Was previously employed by a firm of Toy Book Publishers, London. Usually stays at temper- ance hotels. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 21.— Southampton ( Borough).— Escaped from Southampton Poorhouse, 26th ult., while awaiting removal to a Reformatory School, having been convicted of felony, 18th ult.— MAUD WILSON, age 15, height 4 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue ; dress, dark grey jacket, grey fur, black serge skirt with frill round bottom, black satin bodice, black satin petticoat, with frill, or red petticoat, large grey hat trimmed plush. A native of Southampton. May be found sleeping out, or in the company of prostitutes. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 22.— St. Neots ( County).— For embezzl- ing various sums of money— CHAS. ELLIS, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark, eyes brown, short legs, is fond of music. Supposed a native of Hitchin. Has been employed by Singer's Sewing Machine Company at St. Neots. May be accompanied by his wife and 6 children. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Copping, Huntingdon, or to Inspector Wilson, St. Neots. KENT. 23.— Chatham ( County).— For deserting his wife and child, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Medway Union— HENRY COOPER, age 27, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache ginger, lost left eye. A navvy ; native of Merthyr Tydfil. May be found on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sargent, Chatham. LANCASHIRE. 24.— Liverpool ( City).— For stealing from their lodgings, 21st ult., a silver lever watch, maker Henry Levy, Manchester, No. 27646; 1 9 ct. gold curb Albert chain, gold seal, round, red stone one side, green the other; 1 heavy silver curb Albert chain ; I gold pin, round, set red stone— WILLIAM JONES, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, clean shaved, snub nose; dress, blue serge suit, dark tie, hard hat, tan colour boots. Stated he was a native of Dublin.— FREDERICK BRISCOE, age 23, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, hair dark, moustache light, pointed at ends ; dre3S, serge suit, white vest, red tie, hard hat. Stated he was a native of Leeds.— JOSEFH , age 34, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, hair dark, clean shaved, bushy eyebrows ; dress, blue coat, double- breasted vest, blue serge trousers, tight fitting, dark tie, hard hat, button boots. Stated he was a native of Birmingham. They took lodgings, 18th ult., and stated they were electric wiremen in the employ of the Corporation. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. 25.— CHtheroe ( Borough).— For stealing a gold watch ( recovered)— ISRAEL SHORROCKS, alias HARDING, age about 51, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair turning grey, scar on right side of chin, right wrist, fleshy lump about 3 in. long on left side, anchor tattooed on right arm, supposed basket of flowers on left arm, right arm disabled. Stated he had served in the Army. ( See Case No. 101, 24th May, 1901.) Information to Chief Constable Clayton, Clitheroe. LEICES TERSHIRE. 26.— Leicester ( Borough). — For stealing, 2Ist ult., a watch chain and 3 rings— ENOCK PLANT, age 29, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, long face, hair dark brown, fringe on fore- head, eyes hazel. A native of Wolverhampton. Is fond of speaking of having been to India. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leicester. MERIONETHSHIRE. 27. — Dolgeiley ( County). — For larceny ( person)— GEORGE HAYES, alias THOMAS SMITH, GEORGE LEHIFF. JOHN JOHNSON, PAUL CLAUDE, EDWARD EDWARDS, J AMES MEE, JOHN CASEY, ' 1HOMAS JONES, and GEORGE MANNERS, Office No. 172- 00, age 43 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar left forearm, each eyebrow, left side of forehead and left cheek, corporal punishment marks on back; wearing dark brown overcoat, brown cloth cap, tanned leather leggings. A waiter; native of New York. A notorious travelling thief. ( See Fig. 35, special ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR, 2nd series, dated July, 1894.) Previously convicted at Wakefield, Preston, Carlisle, Doncaster, Wrexham, Edinburgh, Car- narvon, Amiens, France ( expelled in 1898), Welshpool and London. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Dolgeiley. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 28.— Newport ( Borough). — For stealing, 26th ult., a fancy china plate, 3 perforated rows around edge, 4 flowers and ferns in centre; 1 binding cover, " History of the Boer War " there- on ; 17 books, viz., Bunyan's Pilgrims' Progress, Prince of the House of David, Throne of David, How London Lives, History of the French Revolution, Life of General Gordon, Pleasant Hours of Good Reading, Great Warriors— Nelson, Wellington, Napoleon, Gulliver's Travels, Wild Animals and Birds, Mungo Park's Travels, Life of Grace Darling, Fateful Night, Familv Medical Adviser, Amid Greenland Snows, The Wide Wide World, Scenes and Sights in Town and Country, " G. Angill'' written, and " Joyce, stationer, High Street, Newport," supposed stamped on all the books— A MAN, who gave the name of EUWIN HERSEN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair and slight moustache black, supposed German accent; dress, black morning coat, black trousers, tie, running flower pattern, pin with stone therein, black yachting cap, silent boots. Had in his possession a fawn colour mackintosh with slanting pockets, and a large brown portmanteau with 2 straps. Stated he was a native of Antwerp. He took lodgings, 25th ult., representing that he was a traveller for'a " Medical Book Company," and that he had been in London, Edinburgh and Bristol, had come from Manchester, and was going to Cardiff. He stated that he belonged to the Lutheran Church and the Salvation Army, and that he had been in this country 5 months. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, New- port. NORFOLK. 29.— Norwich ( City).— For shopbreaking and stealing jewellery, 16th March last— JOHN LANE, alias J. WHALE, AMERICAN, and YANKEE JACK, age 50 to 60, height about 5 ft. 4 in., stoops slightly, square shoulders, complexion sallow, small thin face, hair dark brown ( turning grey), moustache ( turning grey) dark, eyes small and restless, rather red eyelids, artificial teeth badly fitted, speaks with American accent, some- times wears glasses when reading ; may be wear- ing a blue serge suit. He received £ 60 in bank notes for part of the stolen property ; several of the notes had the name and address of a Birming- ham firm on back. See Case No. 30, 11th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Winch, Guild- hall, Norwich. TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 1902. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 30.— C Division,— Yor obtaining£ 20 by con- spiracy and fraud, 27th March last— Licence- holder FRANCES BRUNO KAHLER, alias BRUNO BEHRENS and SINCLAIR, Office No. 3147- 01, age 24, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, birthmark bridge of nose. A music hall artiste; is well known at Oxford, Wolverhampton, and Bedford. A very clever larceny- lodgings thief. Sentenced at Central Criminal Court, 24th July, 1899, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny and receiving. — OSCAR BEHRENS, age 22, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion and hair ( curly) dark; dress, dark frock coat suit, soft felt hat. Germans.— OTTO VOGEL, age about 36, height about 5 ft. 8 in, stout build, complexion fair, full face, hair, heavy moustache, and tuft on chin light; dress, dark ' frock coat suit, silk hat. Supposed a native of Germany. They took a small office, representing that they were cigar and wine merchants, and obtained money under the pretence of appointing a manager for a shop. Warrants issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 31.— F Division*— For obtaining goods, & c, by uttering stolen cheques — WILLIAM scar left temple and inside left wrist; dress, blue serge jacket suit, brown trousers, brown tweed cap. May be found in possession of a stolen JOHNSON, alias ALBERT DOUGALL, WIL- LIAM MAYER and MEYER, a German, Office No. 2834- 99, age 26, height 5 ft. 4 in, complexion very fresh, hair and slight moustache auburn, bicycle with " Welt Rad," lady on bicycle, and " 20339" on head. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 32.— P Division>— Woodcut portrait and description of Expiree JOSEPH THOMBLIN, alias BENJAMIN OTWAY, FRANCIS, YIN- CENT, TOMPKINS, and UNCLE BEN, Office \ mwi V4 • Liverpool and Birmingham. Is a native of Shoreditch. When he absconded he left behind housebreaking implements, including wood wedges. He is known as an expert and danger- ous shooting burglar. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 33.— Newport ( Borough).— For stealing £ 19 10s. from the Empire Music Hall, 19th ult.— ARTHUR TOMBS, alias LONDON, age 32, height about 5 ft. 9 in, slight build, complexion sallow, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes ( right nearly closed) blue, raises right corner of upper lip No. 38838 ( see Case No. 38, 20th May, 1898 -, Case No. 30, 2nd September, 1898 ; and Case No. 32, 27th January, 1899), whose arrest is sought for murder at Peckham on 19th August, 1897, age 52 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 6 in, complexion florid, hair light sandy ( very bald), usually wears a close- cropped ginger moustache ( may now be clean shaven), eyes grey and sunken, bristly eyebrows, top lip short and thick, large nose with enlarged bridge, carries head forward and stoops slightly, scars bridge of nose, both eyebrows, back of head, light knee, side of left knee, and bottom of 1st left finger ( cut), 2 moles left of neck, mole right upper arm, left shoulder blade, and outer side left buttock. Sentenced at Chester Assizes, 21st April, 1882, to 10 years penal servitude for burglary at a pawnbroker's, and shooting at Police at Macclesfield. Released on licence, 26th December, 1889. On 6th February, 1890, he shipped as A. B, at Birkenhead, on s. s. " Oratava " to Valparaiso, South America, and back, and on the same vessel at Tilbury Docks, 6th June, 1890, he shipped as a coal trimmer, deserted at Williams- town, Australia, 17th July, 1890, and went to Creswick, Victoria, where he remained until April, 1896, when he returned to his relatives at Forest Gate, London, and from April, 1897, until the date of the murder, he lived at Peckham on the pros- titution of the murdered woman. Two days after the murder he is said to have been in Great Grimsby; on 30th September, 1897, at Aldgate, City of London ; and on 9th October, 1897, and 9th January, 1898, at Leytonstone, London. Prior to last conviction he was connected with the " Gipsy Coopers," and visited Kingston, Surrey, and hesitates when speaking ; dress, dark square- cut jacket suit, long dark double- breasted overcoat with black bone buttons, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A native of Great Malvern; usually employed as out- porter at shops, hotels, & c. May be found at common lodging houses. Has been convicted at Newport, Mon, Great Malvern, and Ledbury. Absconded 19th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, New- port. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, APRIL ^ 22, 1902. PORTRAIT OF A PERSON IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 34.— L ! Division.— Committed for trial at South London JjSessions, 21st inst., for stealing hair light brown, eyes blue, star in red and blue right forearm; dress, black mixture coat and vest, light striped trousers, brown cap, lace boots. a bicycle— JOSEPH MASDEN ( C. I. D., 158890- 1), age 24, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion sallow, Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office. New Scotland Yard, S. W. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 35.— Northampton ( Borough).— For em bezzling £ 50— CHARLES DUVAL WALKER, age about 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., rather slight build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, mous- tache sandy, may be growing a beard, artificial teeth badly fitted, very noticeable ; wears glasses, of good address. A warehouse manager. Absconded 18th ult. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. \ 36.— Northampton ( Borough). — For ob- taining 18s. by false pretences, 1st inst.— J. B. GOODALL, age 48 to 50, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, supposed pock- marked or scars from eczema on face, well spoken ; wearing brown overcoat, silk hat, carried an umbrella and black leather bag. He called upon a grocer, represented that he was employed by Messrs. Goodall, Back- house & Co., Leeds, produced samples of their " Extract Food," took an order for which he re- ceived payment, but failed to forward the goods. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North- ampton. SHROPSHIRE. 37.— Wellington ( County).— For stealing, 25th ult., at Newport, an old English silver lever watch, No. 10058, and metal Albert chain, twisted links; and 5Jd.— JAMES SMITH, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, rather thick lips, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, dark jacket and vest, cord trousers, dark cap, military braces, blue muffler, lace boots. A native of Aston, Birmingham. Belongs to the Liverpool Militia. May be found at common lodging houses or employed on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Welling- ton. SOMERSETSHIRE. 38.— Frome ( County).— For obtaining goods by false pretences, 1st February last— JANE YEOMAN, age 35, height 5 ft., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey; dress, brown jacket, black dress, black sailor hat. A native of Birmingham. Is tramping the country accompanied by her husband and 3 children ( a boy and 2 girls), age 8 years, 2 years, and 3 months respectively. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rawlings, Frome. 39.— Yeovil ( County).— For stealing, 27th nit., a coat ( recovered)— A MAN, age about 45, height about 5 ft. 9 in., hair and moustache brown ; dress, old blue jacket, black vest, brown trousers, black muffler, brown cap, military boots. A tramping sweep or gasfitter. Information to Supt. Self, Yeovil. 40 — Bridgwater ( Borough).— For obtain- ing £ 210s. by a worthless cheque on the Capital and Counties Bank, Plymouth, 28th ult.— FRANCIS DODSWORTH, age 27, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion dark, clean shaved, teeth broken, scar over right eye and near bridge of nose, of good address; dress, dark jacket and trousers, with narrow white stripes, check double- breasted vest, black and white plaid cap, carried a long grey overcoat. He represented that he was a traveller for the Morning Post, and that he has kept race- horses, and has written a book entitled " The Spendthrift." May call on persons for information for a book he is supposed to be writing. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Barnett, Bridg- water. SUFFOLK ( East). 11.— Ipswich ( County).— For stealing, 28th ult., at Stratford St. Mary, a bay hackney stallion ( recovered)— A MAN, age about 27, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion inclined to sallow, hair and moustache dark, Roman nose, squints slightly ; dress, black diagonal jacket suit, fawn colour rainproof overcoat, hard felt hat, wearing gold colour ring on left little finger, and gold colour watch chain. He left Wickham Market, 28th ult., for Liverpool Street Station. ( Supposed identical with man, Case No. 22,25th ult.) Information to Deputy Chief Constable Fisher, County Police Office, Ipswich. 12.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For deserting his children, leaving them chargeable to the Ipswich Union— HARRY WILLIAM WHIGHT, age 44, height 5 ft. 5| in., weight 9£ stones, complex- ion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache and eyes brown, scar inside right thumb, blotchy face, addicted to drink ; wearing old dark clothing, cap. A cigar maker ; native of Ipswich. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Ipswich. SUSSEX ( East). 43.— Lewes ( County).— For embezzling and stealing £ 13 10s. and other sums amounting to about £ 900 — VALENTINE LUCK, age 44, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair brown ( turning grey), long moustache ginger, eyes supposed blue, can speak French ; dress, usually in grey clothes. A clerk; native of Newhaven. Has been employed at Newhaven Harbour Station Offices. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Stevens, Lewes. 44 — Eastbourne ( Borough).— Vox steal- ing, 24th ult., an order for the payment of £ 90 and cashing same — ALEXANDER DURNO WATSON, age about 31, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair brown, moustache light brown, thin face, speaks rather quickly ; dress, dark grey lounge suit, dark grey Oxford rainproof coat, black hard felt hat. A builder's merchant's clerk. Had in his possession a cheque book on the London and South Western Bank, Eastbourne, No. A 000367 to 76, and a cheque No. A 000364 on same bank ; also the following clothing:— 1 new long dark grey check rainproof coat, loose fitting, velvet collar, shoulders and back with yoke, straight pockets; 1 new dark grey tweed lounge suit; 2 pairs new dark grey trousers; 1 pair American box calf lace boots, with toecaps, size 7 ; 1 pair new brown leather putties; 5 new linen shirts with dark stripes, " Hope & Co., Eastbourne," on tabs; 12 new double collars, " Hope & Co., East- bourne," thereon ; 1 new " Humber " free wheel bicycle, " No. 109790 " on head. Absconded 26th ult. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. 45 — Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing a bicycle ( recovered)— GEORGE PIERRON, age 19, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion pale, hair very dark, clean shaved, well educated, of smart appearance; dress, black jacket and trousers, brown fancy cord vest with brass buttons, black bowler hat, side spring boots. A solicitor's clerk. Supposed well known in the neighbourhood of South Kensington. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. 46.— Hove ( Borough).— For stealing ( bailee) a bicycle, 26 in. frame, black enamelled, double bars to back part, 28 in. wheels, pneumatic tyres, flat handle bars, £ in. pitch roller chain, rubber brake to front wheel, mudguard to back wheel— DANIEL MACORMICK, alias JEFFREYS, age 23, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, woman with " Annie" underneath tattooed on left forearm near wrist; dress, fawn colour double- breasted coat, blue vest, dark cord trousers, dark cap. A bootmaker ; native of London. Has served in the Royal Sussex Regiment. Warrant issued. 47 — Hove ( Borough).— For stealing ( bailee) a bicycle, 24 in. frame, black enamelled, 28 in. wheels, new Warwick tyre on back wheel, gear about 70, drop handles, no brake or mudguards— HENRY JEFFREY, alias PRODGERS, age 18, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue ; dress, light fawn colour jacket, blue vest, dark cap. A labourer; supposed a native of Hastings. Has served in the Navy. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. WARWICKSHIRE. 48.— Nuneaton ( County).— For stealing £ 12 10s. from his lodgings— GEORGE JOHNSON or THOMPSON ( supposed false), age 25, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, clean shaved, front teeth decayed; dress, grey jacket, fawn coloured vest, dark trousers and cap, white tie. He took lodgings and stated he was a clerk employed by the Midland Railway Company. Left behind a parcel containing straw. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Evans, Nuneaton. WORCESTERSHIRE. 49 — Worcester ( County).— For abandon- ing, about 26th March last, at Hallow, her female child, age about 6 months; dress, white linen chemise, white flannel petticoat, blue and white striped cotton do., linen band, pink flannelette dress, white lace round sleeves, white woollen shoes, white woollen bonnet with 5 tassels in front and 1 each end of strings— A WOMAN, who gave the name of ANNIE or ELIZABETH JONES, age 32 to 35, height 5 ft., hair dark; dress, black three- quarter jacket, black skirt, black sailor hat with black band. Stated that she was a native of Oswestry. Supposed tramping the country. Carried a bundle wrapped in an apron. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Wasley, Worcester. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BEDFORDSHIRE. 50. — Bedford ( Borough). — In custody, charged with stealing ( bailee), a bicycle — HENRY GEORGE FOX, alias JOHNSON, age 16, height 5 ft. 2£ in., slight build, complexion fair, thick lips, hair light brown, eyes pale blue. Has committed similar offences at Northampton, Derby, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, and Coventry. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Thody, Bedford. TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 1902. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 DORSETSHIRE. 51 — Poole ( County).— Remanded till 12th inst, for obtaining 5 pairs of shoes and boots by false pretences— AMY OLIVER, alias . JANE HART and AMY OLIVER MOORE, age 38, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion sallow, hair ( turn- ing grey) dark, eyes ( sunken) brown, 2 moles left side of face, cut mark left forefinger ; dress, black skirt trimmed crape, black braided cape, white straw hat with black band, black veil. A native of Honeybrook, Holt, near Wimborne. Previously convicted at Bath, Wareham, Salisbury, Reading and Bournemouth. Information to Supt. Brown, Poole. SHROPSHIRE. 52.— Whitchurch ( County). — Remanded till 14th inst., charged with larceny ( shop)— JOHN HARTNETT ( supposed false), age 20, height 5 ft., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, rose, Nell, I. L. N. and 4 dots tattooed left forearm, blue dots back right hand and middle finger, anchor and 3 dots right forearm, right little finger fractured. States he is a native of Deptford, Kent, and that he has been in custody for housebreaking at Staines, Middlesex, and was discharged into a Home at Blackfriars Road.— HENRY WILLIAM BENSON ( supposed false), age 20, height 5 ft. 1 in, complexion dark, slight build, hair dark brown, eyes brown, H I. and 4 dots tattooed left forearm, red birthmark left cheek, ruptured left side. States he is a native of Plaistow, Essex, and that he has been previously convicted in London and Stratford of larceny, and at Llanfyllin of vagrancy. Information to Mipt. Edge, Whitchurch. SUFFOLK ( East). r> 2.— Stowmarket ( County).— Remanded, charged with obtaining money by false pretences ( long firm frauds)— ROBERT JOHN RIX, age 34, height 6 ft, complexion pale, full face, hair, whiskers and moustache dark, eyes blue, cut scirs right cheek, right forefinger, and palm of right hand; dress, light tweed jacket and vest ( vest lined with red fl. tnnel), navy blue serge trousers, brown cloth cap, lace boots. A native of Crimplesbam, near Downham Market, Norfolk. He advertised bicycles, & c, for sale, and during the past few months has used the following names and addresses : Bradley, 14 Water Lane, Stratford; Bradley, Rix and Garwood, 29 St. Oswald Place, and 41 Durham Street, Upper Kennington Lane ; Wilson, 8 Robin Hood Lane, Poplar ; Burton, 80 Balaam Street, Plaistow, and 81 Beckton Road, Plaistow. Information to Supt. Page, Stowmarket. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 54 — C Division. — 26th ult,, by shop- breaking, 3 gold cigarette cases, plain concave shape, 1 rather thin ; 3 do. chain purses, ball and push fasteners, straight and curved frames ; 1 do. pencil case, plain telescope pattern ; 6 rolled gold cigarette cases, plain, some with turquoise pushes ; 2 chased gold match boxes; 3 rolled gold do, plain and chased patterns, some with turquoise pushes; 5 do. cigarette tubes, plain, with cap ends; 3 do. card cases, concave shape, without lids; 3 do. sovereign cases, plain ; 23 do. safety pins, various sizes ; 9 silver back hair brushes, chased ; 58 do. pen and pencil cases, various patterns, some with knives and rules combined, 13 with 3 coloured pencils, telescopic slides at sides; 1 plain cigar cutter ; 8 silver buckles and clasps, pierced and chased in various designs; 24 do. chain purses, fine, medium and coarse links, straight and curved frames; 30 do. souvenir Coronation spoons, various sizes and designs; 7 do. card cases, concave and fl . t shape, various designs; 14 ladies' do, various designs, lids opening at sides, top in halves, push catch, ivory memo slab inside, some with portrait of a girl on a swing, thereon ; 21 silver cigarette cases, chased, hammered, fluted and engraved designs ; 12 cigar and cigarette tubes, round tubes with ambers enclosed, some with gold mounts, cap ends ; 17 silver sovereign purses, plain, chased and engraved, some with enamel flags on outside ; 28 silver match boxes, plain, engraved and engine- turned patterns; 7 silver fruit knives, mother- o'- pearl, plain, silver and chased handles; 23 opera glasses ( 1 ivory, bracket on side for handle; 1 smoked mother- o'- pearl, 2 female heads thereon ; 1 rose colour do, aluminium frame, 2 female heads thereon, handle attached ; 2 amber shade do, aluminium frames; 1 blue stained mother- o'- pearl do.; 1 red Russia- leather, gilt frame ; 1 engraved aluminium, with design in black there- on ; 2 natural colour mother- o'- pearl. aluminium frames; 1 aluminium frame, blue enamel, with white stars and bunch of flowers thereon; 11 morocco leather covered) ; all the above have one of the following letters and stroke scratched thereon :— CATHORINES. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 55.— Buckingham ( County). — 1st inst, by burglary, at Water Stratford and Shalstone, 2 George III. crown pieces; 1 Jubilee crown piece ; 1 pair strong lace boots, size 9 ; a newspaper, Banbury Guardian, dated 1st May; and about 35s. — Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN, wearing dark cl& thes. A pair of light rivetted lace boots was left behind. Information to Supt. Clarke, Buckingham. FORFARSHIRE. 56.— Dundee ( City).— 26th ult, by house- breaking, an 18 ct. gold watch, No. 28359, white dial, black chapters and seconds, plain cases, nearly new ; 1 lady's 14 ct. gold keyless Geneva watch, gold dial, black chapters, plain cases with small flower in corner of back case, nearly new ; 1 do. silver Geneva watch, white dial, black chapters, carved cases, " A. F." on shield on back ; 1 do, old, white dial, black chapters, gold hands ; 1 gold combination stud and pin, set pearl, enclosed in crimson case ; 1 18 ct. gold diamond ring, large diamond, open claw setting ; 1 lady's 15 ct. gold gem ring, pearl in centre and ruby on each side ; 1 do. 18 ct., set 7 stones, various colours, has been reduced and soldered at joint; 1 small oblong silver medal, figure of a woman on one side and " M " and cross on other; 1 scent bottle in. high, glass enclosed in yellow metal, " Eiffel Tower " engraved thereon ; the following Jubilee ( 1887) coins :— 2 sovereigns, 40 half sovereigns, 2 crown pieces, 10 four- shilling pieces, 8 half- crowns, 20 florins, 40 shillings, and 12 threepenny pieces; 10 George III. crown pieces; 8 crown pieces ( 1897); 6 fourpenny pieces ( 1 1847 and 1 1849) ; 1 twopenny piece and penny piece, both dated 1797; 1 half- penny, dated about 1745 ; 4 Irish halfpennies ; a number of Swiss, German, and French coins, silver, copper, and white metal, including a 5 franc ( French) piece, with punch mark in centre, and a German mark; 1 Jubilee ( 1887) gold £ 5 piece, made into a brooch— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age between 25 and 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in, thin pale face ; dress, dark jacket and vest, grey trousers, light cap. Information to Chief Constable Dewar. Dandle. KENT. N— Gravesend ( Borough).— 2nd inst, a silver English lever watch, rather large. No. 91550, pale cream colour face, ring on bick of case with crown in centre ; 1 brooch, size of a shilling, moss agate stone set in gold and black enamel. 58.— Gravesend ( Borough).— 2nd inst, by housebreaking, a lady's open face silver watch, " M. W." on outside case ; 1 silver watch; 1 mohair guard, with Jubilee shilling attached ; 1 lady's silver watch and chain, Lion shilling with hole therein attached ; 1 silver brooch, Jubilee florin ; 1 silver bangle, broken ; 1 brooch, made of 2 buttons, gold gilt; 1 lady's gold keeper ring, chased; 1 gold signet ring, set green stone; 1 Lion shilling, set in glass frame ; 1 silver cigarette case, '• P. D. Green Armitage " thereon ; 1 lady's gold fob chain ; 1 lady's open face gold watch ; 1 oblong brooch, ivy leaves engraved in centre ; 1 gold brooch, with 3 horse- shoes, pin missing ; 1 lady's silver watch ; 1 silver chain, small links, tassel on end— By A MAN, age about 2b, height 5 ft 7 or 8 in, complexion pale, round face, moustache dark; dress, blue serge suit, square cut jacket, black bowler hat. Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Gravesend. LANCASHIRE. 59.— Salford ( Borough).— During the past six weeks, a pair of Madras muslin figured cream coloured curtains; 1 handkerchief, Torchon lace around, supposed " M. C. L." in ink in one corner; 1 pair lady's new grey kid gloves ; I pair black cashmere stockings; 1 svhite muslin blouse, lacs insertion at neck and wrists; 1 heliotrope and white muslin blouse, yoke of worked muslin in- sertion, also cuffs and neckband; 1 heliotrope and white cambric blouse, small bunches of heliotrope flowers on white ground ; 1 black and white check underskirt, frill round bottom ; about 6 small grey feather tips; 1 white feather do.; and about 1 yard mauve and white silk. 60. — Salford ( Borough). — 4th inst, by housebreaking, an old silver verge watch, double cases, white dial, large numerals, brass hands; 1 silver English lever watch, white dial, gold hands ; 1 Geneva do, " Newhaven," " Made in France " on dial; 2 ladies' old silver Geneva watches, white dials, steel hands; 1 new do.; 1 22 ct. gold wedding ring, small; 2 ladies' 9 ct. gold keepers, curb pattern; 1 do. silver watch chain, consisting of 4 small chains fastened with slide and 2 tassels. 61 . — Salford ( Borough). — Between 29th and 30th ult, by housebreaking, a silver trowel, ivory handle, " Presented to William Hughes, Esq, for laying the foundation stone of the Armitage Board School, Ardwick," on one bide, picture of the school on other ; 1 large magnify- ing glass, electro- plated handle, about 3 in. long ; 1 carved ivory Japanese monkey, about 3 in. long, small piece chipped off one ear. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. LEICES TERSHIRE. 62.— Leicester ( Borough). — 1st inst, a safety bicycle, No. 2180, 24£ in. frame, flit handle bar, leather gear case, new Warwick cover on back wheel, front tyre brake, rat- trap pedals, black enamelled, usual parts plated, makers The Clyde Cycle Company. 63.— Leicester ( Borough). — 5th inst, a safety bicycle, black enamelled, gold lined, 28 by If in. B ' lincher tyres, rat- trap pedals, 75 gear, dropped handle bar, " No. 1190" on handle bar and front fork ends, " 27 " bottom of handle bar. makers " A. & A.. H. Mann, 8 Chestnut Street," and " Crusader" on transfer. 64.— Leicester ( Borough).— 26th ult, a lady's safety bicycle, lJarr 1A, No. 2674, 26 and 28 in. wheels, green enamelled, red lined, usual parts plated, Warwick tyres, rubber pedals, Parr patent gear case— By A WOMAN, who gave the name of HARDBATTLE, age 21, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in, complexion fresh, hair auburn ; dress, black three- quarter jacket, trimm- d astrachan, cashmere dress, straw hat, boots with canvas tops. Information to Chief Constable Lumley, Town Hall, Leicester. OXFORDSHIRE. 65. — Banbury ( County). — 21st ult, by burglary at Adderbury, a crocodile leather cigar case with silver corners ; 1 black Russian leather letter cas3, " C. E. R. d. d. E. M. C." inscribed inside, containing 2 letters ; 1 long fawn colour waterproof overcoat, trade mark " Repellers" thereon; 1 long light tweed overcoat; 1 short black thick overcoat, lined plaid tweed. Information to Supt. Jennings, Banbury. 6G— Deddington ( County).— 18th alt, a silver watch chain, silver medal attached, " J. Wagstaff, presented to him by the Star of Hope Tent for his services," thereon ; 1 pair boots, size 8 ; 1 pair dark brown knitted woollen stockings ; 1 tobacco pouch. Information to the Chief Constable of Oxford- shire, Oxford, or Inspector Cox, Deddiagton. SURREY. 67.— Oxted ( County).— Ist inst, at Lingfield, an old gold watch, plain white face, crest " half leopard rampant" on ba^ k ; 1 gold curb chain. Information to Supt. Brice, Oxted. PROPERTY RECOVERED. DEVONSHIRE. 68.— Exeter ( County).— Silver goblet, Case No. 78, 26th July, 1901. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. WILTSHIRE. 69.— Salisbury ( County).— 5th inst, at Woodfalls, Downton, a dark browu gelding, 8 years, 15 hands 1 in, white face, off fore and both hind feet white, hair rubbed off tail, several white hairs under saddle, in good condition, is a fast trotter; 1 saddle, recently padded ; 1 double rein bridle and halter with leather head— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 in, complexion sallow, thin features, hair dark, beard ( about a month's growth) nearly black, eyes dark, small long head; dress, dark tweed suit, blue cap, nearly new boots. A carpenter, has been a seaman. Is well- known at Southampton, Portsmouth, and Bournemouth. Information to Supt. Longstone, Fisherton, Salisbury. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 1902. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND. ESSEX. 70.— Chelmsford ( County). — Died at Chelmsford Infirmary, 7th inst., from poisoning, A;' f MAN who gave the names of GEORGE MILLER and JACK SMITH, age about 25, length 6 ft., weight about li stones, complexion dark, long face, high cheek bones, hair ( short) brown, clean shaved, good teeth, nose twisted or broken, scar right side top of head, small mole centre and bottom of chest; dress, dark blue double- breasted jacket and vest, bone buttons, one odd button on right side of vest, one missing on left side, velvet collar and back, moleskin trousers, new green, red and brown mixture cloth cap, size 7£, " Newmarket" inside, old red, blue and brown striped shirt, grey worsted socks, legs of blue worsted stockings, heavy lace boots. Supposed a navvy. Stated he came from White- chapel. He was removed from the 5.10 p. m. train at Chelmsford, 6th inst., supposed drunk, but was suffering from phosphorus poisoning, had a railway ticket Liverpool Street to Sudbury. Recently received surgical treatment to his head, probably at a London Hospital. Inquest will be held 9th inst. Photograph can be seen on appli- cation. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. OXFORDSHIRE. 71.— Burford ( County). — 4th inst., in a field— the body of A M \ N, age 65 to 70, length 5 ft. 3 in., hair, whiskers and moustache grey, ruptured; dress, railway fireman's overcoat ( old), dark mixture tweed vest, dark cord trousers, black hard felt hat. A tramp. Information to Inspector Porter, Burford. APPREHENSIONS. 72.— Essex, Saffron Walden ( County). — EDWARD GOWLETT, Case No. 14, 2nd inst. 73.— Lancashire, Bootle ( Borough).— Supervisee HENRY MCCARTHY, Office No. 1742- 99, Case No. 24, 28th February last. 74. — Norfolk, Aylsham ( County).— Licence holder ROBERT LARGE, Office No. 3360- 01, Case No. 32, 2nd inst. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 75.— C Division.— For embezzling £ 57 15s., 5th inst.— PHILIP PEACH, age about 23, height about 5 ft., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey, squints, wears glasses with steel rims, abscess back of neck; dress, dark grey overcoat, dark trousers, black hard felt hat, blucher boots. Warrant issued. 76. — J Division.— For embezzling £ 5 4s. — CHARLES EDWARD SMITH, aged 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, oval face, pointed nose, hair ( bald on top) and moustache dark brown, eyes grey, walks erect ; dress, black diagonal coat and vest, cord trousers, grey tweed cap. A barman ; supposed a native of Ipswich. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office. New Scotland Yard. S. W. BERKSHIRE. 77.— Windsor ( Borough).— For neglecting to maintain his family— GEORGE THOMPSON, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes dark, clean shaved, long nose, dent on bridge ; dress, grey jacket, blue vest, cord trousers, white muffler, P & O cap with cloth peak. A native of Coley, Reading. Sometimes hawks lavender. Left Windsor about 3 weeks ago. May be accompanied by his wife, Sarah Thompson, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair inclined to red, eyes grey; dress, black jacket, red blouse, blue serge skirt, black hat trimmed black flowers. Had with her when she left Windsor, 3rd inst., 2 girls ( 1 age 8, wearing a white shawl, old blue plush jacket, white brewer's cap; other age 5, wearing dark frock, chocolate colour felt hat), both in delicate health and have sore eyes; and an old black basket work bassinette with hood, white handle ( broken), ends tied with string. Has in her possession a pedlar's certificate. Usually stays at common lodging- houses or low beer houses. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Nicholls, Windsor. WARWICKSHIRE. 78.— Longford ( County).— For embezzling about £ 60— PHAROAH BAKER, alias PERCY and PHILLIP BAKER, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache black, eyes dark, mole centre of one cheek, of smart appearance ; dress, fawn colour suit, tan boots, and gaiters with straps, fawn colour or black and white plaid cap. A native of West Bromwich. Was employed as cashier to the Foleshill Brick and Tile Co. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Prosser, Longford, Warwickshire. WORCESTERSHIRE. 79.— Stourport ( County).— For larceny— GEORGE ANDREWS, alias ARMSTRONG, age 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes grey, scar left cheek, inside of right hand and right wrist, anchor tattooed inside left fore- arm, bracelet right wrist. A bookmaker ; native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Long, Stourport. PROPERTY STOLEN. ESSEX. 80— Southend- on- Sea ( County).— 7th inst., by burglary at Prittlewell, an old gold verge watch, chased back, bow missing; 1 silver match box, enamelled with facsimile of visitiDg card, " W. Howel Scratton, Prittlewell Priory, Essex," inscribed thereon ; 1 silver Anadina sledge drawn by two oxen; 3 silver Indian spoons; 1 do. powder box; 1 silver cigar case ( to hold one); 1 do. pear, forming vinaigrette; 1 bone ring with silver bell, " Babbie " inscribed thereon; 1 ruby glass double scent bottle with silver gilt ends, about 7 in. long; 1 flat octagonal Indian silver scent bottle ; 1 filigree egg cup ; 2 silver Indian scent bottles; 1 silver card case, carved to fit vest pocket with slanting opening ; 1 silver Indian scent sprinkler, chased throughout; 2 silver swans, open at bottom, holes in wings; 1 silver card case, chased ; 1 silver hat, forming bon- bon case; 1 do. snuff box, about 4 in. long; 1 do. Swiss agate snuff box; 1 silver sovereign case, rather battered; 1 double Indian cup ; 1 small white silk table cloth cover, creweled with yellow silk. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea. APPREHENSIONS. 81 .— Metropolitan Police District, K Division. GREENWAY, Case No. 3, 2nd inst. 82.— Pembrokeshire, Haverford- west Castle ( County).- E, Y) Wm SMITH, Case No. 53, 26th October, 1900. MISSING. £ 5 REWARD. 83.— Since 23rd ult., from Eastington— SIDNEY THOMAS SMITH, aae 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, moustache and side whiskers light brown ; dress, dark frock coat and vest, light plaid trousers, black hard felt hat, wear- ing a gold watch and imitation gold chain, carried a brown Gladstone bag with initials " S. T. S." there- on. Has been an assistant master at Wright's school, Faversham. He booked to Paddington from Stonehouse by the 12.1 p. m. train 23rd ult. Before leaving he wrote to a relative at South Croydon. It is feared that some ill has befallen him. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Smith, Pear Tree Farm, Eastington, for such information as will lead to the whereabouts of above. Information to Supt. Biggs, Stroud. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending May 3rd, 1902, with the results, etc. Office No. Fresh Offence NAME. with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Result. Date and Place. 182— 02 ^ BRIDGEMAN. THOS. 228— 02 i CAMPION, GEO. cvercx* 34643 CONNOR. JAMES 187— 02 HALL, JAMES 1454— 01 HANWELL, WALTER 2663— 01 JONES, JOHN 2612— 97 JONES, WM. 2071— 01 MORAN, WILLIAM 506— 97 MOULDER, WM. 8666— 96 MURPHY, THOMAS 2890— 97 TAYLOR, JOHN 2062— 01 WILLIS, JOHN 2850— 01 ! WOOD. JOHN Drunk & dis. Larceny Asslting Police P. of C. Act P. of C. Act P. of C. Act Drunk, & c. Disorderly con. P. of C. Act Larceny Attd lar. ( per.) P. of C. Act P. of C. Act Same Name CHARLES CAMPION JAMES O'CONNOR JAMES MOORE WALTER McHALE Same Name CHARLES EVANS Same Name GEORGE GRAY JOHN SULLIVAN JOHN BASS ARTHUR BOULBY Same Name Fined 5s. 1 month h. l. 6 weeks h. l. 12 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 14 days h. l. 5 days h. l. 12 months h. l. Bound over 2 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 27th Apr., W. L. P. Ct. 30tb Apr., Marylebone P. Ct. 28th Apr., Clerkenwell P. Ct. 2nd May, Westminster P. Ct. i 2nd May, Westminster P. Ct. | 2nd May. Westminster P. Ct. i 28th Apr., Clerkenwell P. Ct. | 29th Apr.. W. L. P. Ct. 2nd May. Westminster P. Ct, 2nd May, Maiylebone P. Ct. 19th Apr., Thames P. Ct. Name and Division of Officer. 28th Apr., Hatfield P. Sess. 3rd May, Mansion House Known to Warder Cook. H. M. Prison, Holloway, and P. C. Pittaway, C. I. D., X. Known to Warder Chesterton. H. M. Prison, Wormwood Scrubs : also to P. C. Brown, C. I. D., S. Known to P. C. Jordan. 34YR; also to P. S. Osborne and P. C. Murray, C. I. D., Y. Known on Y and B. Known to Warder Cook, H. M. Prison, Holloway; also to Insp. Fox, C. I. D., P, and on B. Known to Warder Cook. H. M. Prison. Holloway ; also to P. C. Miller, 252B. Known to P. C. Jordan, 34YR; also to P. S. Osborne and P. C. Powell, C. I. D.. Y. j Known to Insp. Tadd, X, and P. S. Chandler and P. C. Pittaway, C I. D.. X. Known to Warder Cook, H. M. Prison, Holloway ; also on B. Known to P. S. Burrell, C. I. D., X. Known to P. S. Ferrett, C. I. D., C. O.; also to P. S. Grey, C. I. D., D, and P. S. Hailstone, C. I. D., T. Known to Insp. Martin. C. I. D., N; also to P. S. Dolden, C. I. D., Y. and P. S. Smith. C. I. D.. N. Known to P. S. Hancock, G'. I. D., L; also to P. C. Pusey, C. I. D., M. and to P. S. Caban, C. I. D., P. LONDON. - PRINTED FOB HIS MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE BY J. J. KELIHF. R SC CO., LTD., 99, VICTORIA STREET, S. W.; 33,| KINO. WIIIIAM STREET, B. C.; AXD MARJJKALSEA WORKS, S. E. 5M0K