POLICE GAZETT PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1902. VOL. XIX., No. 1958. Eiaui. 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZISTTB, and all communications relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE. NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought, will he inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article ill question to be thereby identified, i. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment mvst be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated, o. 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 Is. 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 chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case ma y be. LTIONS. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not lea rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended, or of . stolen property bear a number, and, as far as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, mutt, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wediusday, 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, yew Scotland Yard, ly Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted on • the insei " payment, and the charges for t insertion of the same will be given on application. TnE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. NOTICE. t.— Tho composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as fol- lows ( a) Regulations at ton 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. i 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints 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 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, bt* . charged, to the Police Force interested. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1— Convict Supervision Office. - Licence- holder ALFRED BAMBRIDGE, Office No. 1971- 02. See GAZETTE, lst August last ( Tabular Form), not now wanted. 2 — Convict Supervision Office. — Supervisee RICHARD GODSON, Office No, 728- 00. See GAZETTE, 2nd May last ( Tabular Form), not now wanted. 3 — J Division. — For wilful damage— ROBERT WEBSTEH, H. C. R. No. S 6733, age 23, height 5 ft. 8} in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scars bridge of nose and front left wrist, large swelling left side of neck ; dress, light tweed coat, light cord trousers, tweed cap, cycling shoes. A native of South Woodford. Warrant issued. 4.— L Division.— For obtaining money by false pretences— JOSEPH SAMUEL STODDON, alias ST ADDON, PETER O'ROURKE and BLYTH, age 61, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes brown, stoops when walking, abscess wounds lower part of back ; wearing dark clothes, black hard felt hat, carries an umbrella. He represented that he was entitled to a large sum of money and estates in Ireland and America. Warrant issued. 5.— N Division.— For larceny ( bailee)— REUBEN GIBBS, age about 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes grey ; dress, dark tweed suit, light cap, brown lace boots. Warrant issued. 6.— W Division. — For embezzling £ 11 17s. 2£ d. — HARRY CULLUM, age 20 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes brown, rolling gait; dress, brown jacket and vest, light trousers, black hard felt hat, tan boots. A native of Newbury, Berks. May seek employment as a butcher. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. DUMFRIESSHIRE. 7.— Dumfries ( Burgh).— For stealing, 22nd ult., a " Standard Rudge Whitworth " bicycle, 23 in. frame, Clipper tyre, jointless rims, No. " 134544" on seat— FREDERIC SALAMOND, a Jew, age 26, short stout build, complexion swarthy; dress, brown suit, light drab overcoat with velvet collar, underclothing marked " T. Salamond," black cap, lace boots. Late an inmate of Dum- fries Lunatic Asylum. Is known at Maybole, Glasgow, Birmingham, & c. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Dumfries. ESSEX. IS.— Epping ( County).— For being concerned with two men, in custody, for stealing straw ( recovered), 9th ult., at Harlow— ALEXANDRIA DAVEY, alias JOHN HALE, age 22, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( inclined to curl) light brown, slight moustache light; dress, dark jacket and vest, new dark cord trousers, blue and white neckerchief, dark cap, light lace boots. A hay carter; native of Allen Green, Sawbridgeworth, Herts. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Epping; or to Inspector Gardiner, Harlow. 9.— Romford ( County).— For embezzling £ 1 17s. Id., about 20th ult.— PHILIP READ, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair ( inclined to auburn) light brown ( slightly bald on top), heavy moustache and eyes brown, piece of right ear missing, abscess scars back neck, several cut scars on hands ; dress, blue serge suit, black hard felt hat, sometimes wears a cap, usually wears tan leather leggings when at work. A journeyman butcher; native of Weston Zoyland, near Bridgewater. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Creasy, Romford. FLINTSHIRE. 10.— Holywell ( County). — For stealing 3 bullocks ( recovered)— GEORGE HARRISON or HARRIS, an Irishman, age 26 to 30, height about 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair and slight moustache dark, eyes ( full) brown, scar' left cheek, left knee joint stiff, rather splay feet; dress, blue indigo twilled serge sac suit ( new), Sblack composition buttons, dark blue and white figured silk tie, heather colour worsted socks, black hat or blue serge cap. A farm labourer. Was employed as a groom and gardener. He received payment for the bullocks in £ 5 Bank of England notes, dated 10th July, 1902. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Holywell. HAMPSHIRE. 11.— Alton ( County).— For stealing a silver watch, gold Albert chain attached ; 1 white metal keyless watch ; 1 pair cord trousers; 1 cardigan jacket; 1 pair heavv boots ( new), size 9— THOMAS MORRIS, an Irishman, age 32, height 5 ft. 8J in., complexion dark, hair and eyes brown. A navvy. May seek employment on public works. Frequents low beer and common lodging houses. Absconded 28th ult. Warrant issued. Information tp Supt. James, Alton. HERTFORDSHIRE. 12. — Ware ( County). — For burglary at Broxbourne Post Office,- 19th ult., and stealing £ 7 6s.; 9 small pocket knives; 12 compass 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1902. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— pencils, l. J in. long, brass screw at one end— THREE MEN, 1st, age about 20, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., small face, hair dark, large nose; dress, grey coat and vest, dark trousers, black hard felt hat. 2nd, age 23, height about 5 ft. 6 in., broad features, hair black ; dress, old blue jacket, dark trouserB, black hard felt hat. A house porter. 3rd, age 18, height about 5 ft. 3 in.; dress, black jacket, dark trousers, cap. A locksmith. Germans. The two latter cannot speak English. Information to Supt. Duke, Ware. KENT. IS.— Chatham ( County).— For fraudulently converting £ 9 19s. 3d. to his own use, 25th ult.— CHARLES AVERY, age 29, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes grey; dress, light tweed jacket and vest, dark striped trousers, hard felt hat. A native of Gillingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sargent, Chatham. 1 Maidstone { Borough).— For stealing ( bailee), a bicycle ( recovered)— ALBERT HENRY STRATTON, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion dark ; dress, navy blue suit, sometimes wears overalls. Has been em- ployed as an electrical engineer's labourer. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Maidstone. 15,— Margate { Borough).— For larceny, 1st ult.— JOHN LYNCH, age 20, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes light, flowers, heart, and crossed hands right forearm, bullet wound right thigh, left eye weak and in- flamed, sometimes wears green patch over eye ; dress, dark lounge suit, dark cap, brown canvas shoes blacked over. Was discharged from the Leinster Regiment at Dover in July last. May endeavour to re- enlist. It).— Margate { Borough).— For stealing, 28tli ult., a " Swift bicycle, free wheel, about 68 gear, 23 in. frame, rim brakes, in good condition ; 1 gold English lever hunter watch, engine turned case, circular space on front for monogram, maker, sup- posed, Oliphant & Batsford, key winding; 1 fawn colour overcoat; 2 pairs nearly new lace boots; 10s. worth of stamps ; and about £ 6.— F. BUHLENS, a Frenchman, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, moustache light, eyes ( large and prominent) blue; clress, old blue serge suit, dark cap, and probably a pair of the stolen boots and the coat. Was employed at a college as porter. Information to the Chief Constable, Margate. 17.— Tunbridgo Wells' { Borough).— For stealing from a hotel, 30th ult., a dark brown overcoat, straight cut pockets, lined black silk, cloth buttons, " Olive, Bristol," on tab ; 1 box cloth Chesterfield overcoat, straight cut pockets, lined grey check cloth, velvet collar, chain hanger, maker Walker, Moorgate Street, London; 2 boxes of " La Diamantina" cigars, 25 in each, maker Alvarez, Habana; 1 black silk umbrella, handle shape of a dog's head in ivory, face half white, half black ; and £ 13 5s.— A MAN, who gave the name of CARL KIMM, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., thin features, moustache dark, spoke with foreign accent, supposed German; dress, black frock coat, light trousers, silk hat. lS.— Tunbridge Wells { Borough).— For stealing, 3rd ult., a brown leather sword belt and sword, scabbard and hilt nickel plated, " No. 1 " stamped on or near handle, brown leather sword knot— GEORGE BRIGGS, age about 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion and hair dark, full face, clean shaved, both hands contracted, turns his toes inwards; wearing khaki uniform of the Australian Contingent, with crests, also ribbons of the South African War medal and Victoria Cross. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Prior, Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 19.— Bury { County).— For fraudulently en- dorsing a banker's cheque for the payment of £ 18— GEORGE WHITTAKER, age 23, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes blue. Is a good athlete ; native of Blackburn. Has been employed as collector for an assurance company. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Noblett, Bury. £ 6 REWARD. 20 — Liverpool { City).— For forging and uttering a cheque for £ 298 17s. 5d., 19th ult.— EDWARD SCOTT, age about 31, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light, bad front teeth, projecting ears, slight blue mark on bridge of nose, leans forward when walking, consumptive appearance; dress, blue jacket suit, may be wearing a dark morning coat. A clerk. Absconded 20th ult., accompanied by his wife, age 27, height about 4 ft., complexion dark, hair black. His luggage consisted of a black leather travelling trunk, basket and parcel. May en- deavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Henry Loftus, A8 and 9 Liverpool and London Chambers, Dale Street, Liverpool, to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of Scott. 21.— Liverpool { City).— For misappropriat- ing £ 800, entrusted to him to invest on mortgage, 5th July, 1899— HORACE CLAUD VICTOR BIELBY, age about 37, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion fresh, thin face, hair and moustache turning grey, wears gold spectacles. A solicitor. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. LEICES TERSHIRE. 22.— Leicester { County).— For obtaining £ 90 by false pretences, 13th August last, at Birstall— ARTHUR HAWLEY, aZtas WILFORD, age about 45, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hooked nose, hair brown, eyes grey, large scar back 1 hand, 1 3rd finger contracted ; usually wears frock coat, silk hat. He advertised in newspapers for a wife, and thereby got into corres- pondence with a widow, upon whom he called and represented that he was a civil engineer in business at Manchester. After a short acquaint- ance he stated that he had purchased a house for £ 2,000, and to enable him to pay for it had borrowed £ 100 from a friend, to whom he had promised to refund the money the following day, and induced her to let him have £ 90, for which he gave an unstamped acknowledgment. On 14th August last a telegram was received from him from Manchester, and on 16th August a further telegram was received from Calais. Supposed known at Manchester, Hull, Birmingham and Cheltenham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ormiston, County Police Office, Leicester. NORFOLK. 23. — Norwich { City).— For embezzling £ 1 2s., between 18th and 22nd August last— HERBERT HENRY KING, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., well built, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache brown ; dress, dark grey morning suit, white straw hat with black band, or black morning coat and vest, dark grey trousers, black hard hat. A native of Norwich. May seek employment as a barman, or an insurance or coal agent. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Winch, Guild- hall, Norwich. OXFORDSHIRE. 24.— Henley { County).— For stealing, 8th ult., at Hailey, Ipsden, a plain gold bangle; 1 long gold watch chain, round links; 1 gold bangle, engraved ivy leaves ; 1 white petticoat, laced in frills; 1 pair new black open work stockings ; and £ 7 10s.— MARGARET ELFORD, age 20, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion ( freckled) pale, hair ( frizzy) dark, eyes brown ; dress, black skirt, frill at bottom, white muslin blouse, red and blue flowers thereon, black jacket, open sleeves at cuffs, white straw hat trimmed yellow flowers, large velvet bow in front, lace boots. A native of Little Down, near Andover, Hants. She booked from Goring to Paddington on 8th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sorrell, Henley. SHROPSHIRE. 25.— Wellington { County).— For stealing, 18th ult., at Newport, £ 5 7s. 6d., monies of the Hearts of Oak Friendlv Society— JAMES EDWARD THOMPSON, age 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, slightly pock- marked, hair brown, moustache light brown, slight side whiskers, eyes grey ; dress, black coat and vest, dark grey tweed trousers, dark tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots. An insurance agent; native of Wilnecote, Warwickshire. May seek employ- ment as a barman or clothier's traveller. Is well known at Coventry, Newcastle, and Han ley. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. F] dwards, Welling- ton. STAFFORDSHIRE. 26.— Leek { County).— For failing to report- Supervisee ROBERT THOMAS, Office No. 841- 00, age 35, height 5 ft. 3j| in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, scar right of forehead," 98," Staffordshire knot, girl underneath left arm, bust of woman left wrist. A collier; native of Hanley. Sentenced at Hanley Sessions, 30th June, 1899, to 10 months hard labour and 5 years supervision for larceny. 1595. Information to Supt. Breton, Leek. 21.— Longton { County).— For obtaining £ 1 17s. 6d., by fraud, 16th ult.— A MAN, who gave the name of GEORGE HARRIS, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, of gOod address. He answered an advertisement in the Feathered World, 12th ult., for a pigeon cote, by a letter with printed headings, " George Harris, Wine and Spirit Merchant, Stapleton Road, Bristol," and offered a pigeon cote for sale for 37s. 6d. A Postal Order for that amount was forwarded to him; he acknowledged same, and promised " to forward the cote on 18th ult., which he failed to do. The address given was where he had arranged to have his letters delivered; they were called for by a lad, age about 11, wearing dark suit, and usually brown overcoat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. SURREY. 28,— Chertsey { County).— For neglecting to maintain his four children, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Chertsey Union— HARRY MACE, age 41, height5ft. 7| in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, tattooing on wrists. A labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( East). 29.— Haywards Heath { County).- For non- appearance to a summons charged with dis- turbing public worship at Lindfield— GEORGE LOVELL, alias BILLY LOVELL, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 6 in., rather stout build, round shoulders, thick neck, complexion fair, hair light brown, slight moustache, one little finger stiff, addicted to drink ; dress, pepper and salt colour suit, light cap, lace boots, or old brown jacket and cap, cord trousers. A native of Fare- ham, Hants. May seek employment as a carter or at cab yards. Absconded 14th ult. Warrant issued. M.— Haywards Heath { County).— For leaving his child chargeable to the Cuckfield Union— THOMAS COMPTON, age about 60, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, long beard and moustache ; dress, old black frock coat and vest, dark grey tweed trousers, hard felt hat, lace boots. A tailor. Has been employed at Cuckfield for about 2 years, previous to which he was employed at Shoreham, Ports- mouth and Cowes, Isle of Wight. Absconded during July last. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brooman, Hay wards Heath. 31.— Hastings { Borough).— On commitment warrant for non- payment of £ 2 9s. 2d., District rate and costs— JOHN STONHAM, ago 53, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fair, full face, hair, whiskers and moustache bushy, shaved under chin, eyes blue; dress, dark suit, hard felt hat, lace boots. A wheelwright. 32.— Hastings { Borough).— For neglecting to maintain his child— RICHARD KING, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, full round face, hair, whiskers and moustache light brown, turning grey, eyes blue, low soft voice; dress, light plaid suit and cap. May seek employment at hotels. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. SUSSEX ( West). 33.— Worthing ( Ccnmty).— For obtaining money by false pretences— J. SNELLING, age 35, height5 ft. 9 in., complexion and hair ( turning grey) dark, moustache dark brown; dress, dark brown tweed jacket suit, brown Hoft felt hat, carries a black stick with silver knob. He advertised in newspapers under the name of " J. Snelling, Willey Farm, Whitehill. near Redhill, Surrey," offering to forward poultry to any address, carriage paid on receipt of order and amount as advertised. Letters were received at 107 Brighton Road, Redhill, up to 10th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bridgor, W( rthing. FKIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1902. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 34.— H Division.— Escaped from custody 13th ult, while being conveyed to Leman Street Police Station on a charge of receiving stolen property— Expiree ROBERT LEIGH, Office No. 44675, age 38, height 5 ft. 8 in, complexion fair, hair ( bald on top) light brown, may be wearing a wig, eyes blue, long broad nose, scar right side of forehead, mole left side of face, 2 moles front of right arm above elbow ; dress, blue serge suit, black hard felt hat, wears a massive gold Albert, with a £ 2 piece attached. A native of London. Late of the Earl Devon P. H, Devons Road, Bromley- by- Bow. May be found at Margate or Dover, or endeavour to leave the country. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. SUSSEX ( East). 35.— Hastings ( Borough). — For house- breaking between ^ Oih August and i 6th ult, and stealing a case of gold studs, set pearls, gold wire centre of pearl; 1 gold brooch, large topaz set in filigree surrounded by small stones, ring at top ; 1 gold brooch, set large amethyst, in filigree, gold and pearls; 1 do. set cameo head ; 1 do. with painting in turquoise ; 1 gold antique thumb ring, plain, heavy; 1 gold brooch, wreath of gold leaves, set pearls and turquoise; 1 lady's small gold ring, set 3 turquoise ; 1 spade guinea ; 1 half do.; 1 William I. penny piece; 1 Que< n Ann farthing; 1 gold Manx charm ; 1 silvei cross, black enamel centre ; 1 small plain gold compass ; 1 pair ivory opera glasses, gilt mounts, in black leather case ; 1 cut glass spirit flask ; 2 gilt bracelets, photograph in centre surrounded by Maltese filigree ; 1 large stamp album con- taining foreign stamps of all descriptions; 1 old- fashioned almanac dated " 1820"; 1 pair lady's black lace boots, nearly new, " Bective " stamped thereon— GEORGE MILLS, supposed false, age 30 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins, slight build, long thin face, hair dark, turning grey, slight mous- tache brown, eyes blue ; dress, dark coat and vest, grey trousers, check cap, dark overcoat. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued j— WESTMORLAND. \ 36.— Appleby ( County). — For obtaining money by false pretences, 9th ult. — ISAAC COATES, age about 28, height about 6 ft, slight build, complexion fresh, hair light, clean shaved, eyes blue, addicted to drink, lump on 3rd left finger, has a peculiar habit of showing teeth when speaking; dress, dark jacket and vest, dark mix- lure check trousers, black hard hat, lace boot.-. Stated that he has served in the Imperial Yeomanry in South Africa. He stayed at an hotel, 9th ult, and induced the manageress to cash a cheque for £ 5 on the York City and County Bank, Guis- borough Branch, which was afterwards found to be worthless. May seek employment at a farm or endeavour to enlist. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cheeseman, Appleby. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 37.— Thornaby- on- Tees ( County).— For non- payment of bastardy arrears, amounting to £ 101 12s. 6d.— JAMES SMITH, age 38, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in, complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey. A labourer; native of Darlington. May seek employment at a farm. Absconded 15th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cook, Thornaby- on- Tees. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 38.— R Division. — Remanded till 6th inst., charged with larceny— FREDERICK RISBY, alias GAERTNER, age 18, height 5 ft. o\ in., complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar left cheek, and back of neck left side ; dress, dark jacket suit, light check cap, lace boots. A native of Germany; has lived in England since childhood. States that he is an acrobat, and that he has performed in most provincial towns. 39.— Y Division. — Remanded on bail to Highgate Petty Sessions, 8th inst, for larceny and unlawful possession— JOHN LASHMORE, age 60, height 5 ft. 2 in, complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey); dress, black jacket and vest, grey 6triped trousers, black hard felt hat, lace shoes. A native of Highgate. Found in his possession, a lady's gold watch, No. 87177 ; 1 silver G' neva hunter, 2676; I English lever, 13228; 1 do, 13972, " Halfhide, New Cross," on dial ; 1 new keyless, 53190, minus winder ; 1 gold keyless watch, old fashioned, fancy gold hands and dial, cylinder remontour, 19179; 2 silver Genevas, 44107 and 2998, " Examined by De la Couer, High Street, Chatham," on inside of outer case; 1 silver keyless, 4579 ; 1 silver Geneva, 231; 1 do., minus bow, 408647 ; 1 do, half- hunter, 40290," George Dyer, 90 Regent street," on dome; 1 silver Geneva, 23216 ( has been altered from 23226); 1 do., J- plate, 45781; 1 do, 38605, minus bow; 1 do, 7602 ; 1 do, 8843, " S. Selverston & Co," on dial; 1 do, 11128 ; 1 do, ; 1 do, " 918 " in- side dome, " 1918" inside outer case ; 1 do, 8848, " Gouveneen, Geneve," on dial ; 1 do, ¥ aT ; 1 do, " 34395" and " 0800" in garter; 1 do, 1085; 1 do, 19266, " L. F. B." on case; 1 do, 21947; 1 verge, " John Granbey, 1225," on works, in new silver cases; 1 silver Geneva, " 4621" and " 3375" scratched on inside inner case; 1 do, 13718, " J. H. Klahn, Hamburg," on dome, " F. W." on outer case; 1 Waltham lever, " 3366134 " on works, in new silver cases, 186 ; 1 silver Geneva, 4- sj—; 1 do, " 1190" and " 19793" inside outer cases, " 0611" inside dome; 1 do, 48031, " Stoart, Geneve," on cases, " 21305" and " Stoart" on works; 1 do, 35528, metal dome; 1 English lever, 8957; 1 Geneva, 13899 ; 1 silver do, Oscabar, - 18^ f- 7 ; 1 Geneva hunter, 18577; 1 do, 28371; 1 Geneva, 12554; 1 do, 1006; 1 lever, 89508, minus dial; 1 do, 58469; 1 do, 58495, " AncraLigane Remonter and Aupinee, 15 Joyeax," on works, minus dial; 1 do, 172 ; 1 silver Geneva, 6286; 1 do, 41002 ; 1 do, 33036 ; 1 do, " 27704 " on works, minus dial; I do, 57970, " J. Young, Knasborough," on works; 1 do, 71962 ( altered to 71961), " Remonder, Cylinder" on dome, keyless, " B. Tappe, Baarn," on face ; 1 silver Swiss lever, 84865, " Marine Exhibition " on dome ; 1 silver half- hunter, chased flowers, 16864, " 329 " inside outer case, " 25" and a No. partly obliterated insideinter case, minus bow; 1 lady'ssilver Geneva, 329 ; 1 do, 28970 ; 1 do, 58089, chased back ; 1 do, 483, minus bow and dial; 1 do, keyless, 19405, " La Merville " on dial ; 1 do, 8593, minus dial; 1 do, 7023 ; 1 do, 2600 ; 1 do, 15862 ; 1 lady's half- hunter, 23090; 1 do, Geneva, gilt face, 51665; 1 do, 55047, ininu* dial; 1 do, 14642, " Berringer, maker," on works; 1 black oxidised keyless, 24, " Eureka " on dome ; 1 do, yellow metal; 1 do, keyless, 6462 ; 1 do.^ torpedo and ship engraved on works, " C. Balchan 162 Lambeth Walk, S. E," on dial; 1 keyless do ' 20091 ; 1 yellow metal do, 137; 1 lady's silver Geneva, 83636 ; 2 ladies' blnck oxidised keylrfu 10388 and 91038 ; 1 silver Geneva, 360l » ;, minus dial; 1 lady's yellow metal keyless half- hunter, 88118; 1 oxidised watch, 26, shield on back; 1 do., " Z " inside outer case, minus winder; 1 do, " N " stamped inside inner case, minus winder; 1 white metal keyless chronometer ; 1 lady's yellow metal watch, 116157, " Niagra " inside case, chased back ; 1 white metal lever, Swiss make, " F " inside outer case, " Tell" outside inner case; 1 yellow metal, 4406, " Galler, Bardaon, Ablerey," outside inner case ; 1 silver watch case, 9098 • 1 do, 41188, " H. S. Cox, June 24, 1896, from dear Mother," on dome; 1 do, 278620; 1 do, 36360 half- hunter; 1 do, 14082; 1 do, 5283; 1 do.^ 143940, " J. F. Weedon" inside outer case ; 1 do ' 1020190; 1 do, 61261; 1 do, 89543 and 80518 • 1 do, 22306 ; 1 hunter do, 46202, " R. Harsons" engraved inside outer case ; 1 do, 2459, keyless • 1 do.. 4610; 1 do., 22608; 1 do, 41404, hunter ; 1 do , 8013 : 1 do, 22145 ; 1 do, 54376 and 0915; 1 do., 1461754 ; 1 do, 0034; 1 d< » „ J. W.; 1 do, 13008 and 20135 ; 1 do, 7568 ; 1 do, 7852 and 32759, half- hunter; 1 do., 9517. also on backs of cases Nos. " 9034. 3 "> 677, 4610, 3538, 21605, 21145, 3696, 16637" ; 1 lady's case, 98995. " W. Philcock. High Street, Wandsworth," on dome, " E. L. T. C." on back case ; 1 do, 2411; 1 do, 26211, " Combs, Westminster Bridge Road," on dome; 1 do., 46031, chased back; 1 do, 208; 1 do, " 76151" on back, " 76175" on dome; 1 do, 61913. half- hunter, blue enamelled figures; 1 do, 29 3 ; 1 do.. 5932, keyless; .1 do, 45956; 1 do, 45970, chased back ; 1 do, D. L.; 3 metal cases, 403016, 23145, keyless; 1 lady's case, 10877; 1 old brass round carriage clock; the following works of watches, viz, 1 Geneva patent chrono- graph, 13134; 1 do, 38495; 1 do, " Moulia, Geneva" on dial ; 1 do. keyless Geneva," Globia" on works; 1 do. lever, 1272851; 1 do. Geneva, 541540; 1 do, 49547, " Mathey Freres, Geneva," on works; 1 do, " Compensation balance" on works; 1 do, 39039 ; 1 do, 225333 ; 1 do, 7749; 1 do, 10378; 1 do, 5490 ; 1 do. lady's, 31406; 1 do, ifsio . i do, 5293 ; 1 do. keyless, 40424; 1 do., ; 1 do, 22026, Waltham Geneva ; 1 do, " Waltham" on works; 1 do, 5490; 1 do, " Matthey, Geneva," on works; 1 do. keyless, 11947 ; 1 do, 76707 ; 1 do, j^ fthr; 1 do., " Nicol, Geneva," on works; 1 do, 5707 ; 1 do, " Llanin, Geneva," on works; 1 do. lady's, 42994, " Vaquerez, Geneva," on works; 1 do., 3867 ; 1 do., 12223; 1 do, 42813; 1 do, 4853; 1 do, 38948 ; 1 do, 33622 ; 1 do, 3040 ; 1 do.. 2630; 1 do, 389 ; 1 do, 2190 ; 1 do, " Nicol Freres " on works ; 1 do, keyless, 7231," Celceflis Chainaun " and " C. P. E." on works ; 1 do., " Geneva" on dial ; 1 do, 2404 ; 1 do., 9980 ; 1 do, . i do, 3822 ; 1 do, 43888 ; 1 do, 3334; 1 do, " Malaga, Geneva" on dial; 1 do, " Haas, Prevat, Chaux de fonds, 5292" on dial; 1 do, gold dial, " H. Samines, Geneva," on dial; 1 do, keyless, 9249 5; 1 do., 90162; 1 do. Waltham lever, A. W. & Co., Sterling, Waltham, Mass, 1071740; 1 lady's old- fashioned do, " Thomas Rigby, London, 23766," on works; 1 English lever, maker John Walker, Cornhill and Regent Street, 8395; 1 do, small, " John Wood, Liver- pool," on works, 3573 ; 1 do, 178276, maker W. E. Cheref ; 1 old- fashioned do, maker Jos. Turner, London, 10078; 1 do., 31755 ; 1 do, 11488, maker Jos. Sargent, Jermyn Street, London; 1 do, Geneva, " Ernest & Co., Geneva," on dial; 1 do, 23669, maker F. Dent, 61 Strand ; 1 do., 37527 ; 1 do, 17030 ; 1 do.. 93363, maker Richard Snow, Ripon; 1 do, 7,97; 1 do., 141694 ; 1 do, old, makers Matthew & Thonns Dutton, London, 1558 ; 1 do, 5164, makers J. & W. Marshall, Edin- burgh ; 1 lady's do, 1807; 1 do, 68974. The works are complete but have been taken out of cases. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office. New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 40.— Newbury ( County). — Committed for trial at Reading Quarter Sessions, for stealing a horse ( recovered)— WILLIAM HOWE, age 49, height 5 ft. 11 in, complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark, moustache sandy, eyes grey, left 2nd finger deformed, bridge of nose appears to have been broken, speaks with North Country accent; dress, brown check suit. A hawker ; supposed a native of Yorkshire, and is believed to have been previously convicted. He travels the country with a van, accompanied by another hawker. Information to Supt. Robotham, Newbury. • 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1902. PERSONS IN CUSTODY ( conthmed)- GLOUCES TERSHIRE. 41.— Chipping Campden ( County).— Commuted lor trial, 14th inst.. for shopbreaking — GEORGE COURT, age 46, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes ( small) grey, bad teeth ( irregular), faint cut scar 1 in. long on right side of nose, back of right hand has been injured, walks erect; dress, grey tweed jacket and vest, moleskin trousers, piaid cap. A tramping black- smith. States he is a native of Newham, Kent, but has resided at Holloway, London, for the past 20 years. Information to Supt. Jones, Chipping Campden. HEREFORDSHIRE. 42.— Bromyard ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions at Hereford, for in- flicting grievous bodily harm— JOHN DAVIES, age 32, height 5 ft. 9 in., hair brown, eyes hazel; dress, black jacket and vest, brown trousers, boots, all old. A labourer. States he is a native of Ponty pool. Information to Superintendent Lewis, Brom- yard. HER TFORDSHIRE. 43.— Ware ( County).— Committed for trial at Herts Assizes, 18th prox., for uttering counter- feit coin— ALFRED HOTHAM, alias ARTHUR WELLESLEY PETERS, age 73. height 5 ft. 2£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark grey, eyes hazel, right wrist deformed, varicose veins left calf, breast bone projects, nose inclines to right side; dress, old dark blue overcoat, raised seams, dark trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots with plain fronts. A native of Bath. Was sentenced at the Central Criminal Court, 13th January last, to 6 months imprisonment for uttering counterfeit coin.— JAMES BLAKE, age 39, height 5 ft. 4 in, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, mole outside of right forearm, cut scar top of head, 2 scars left stiin, 1 on left knee and bridge of nose, indistinct tattoo marks left forearm ; dress, old brown jacket, dark trousers, cap, lace boots with plain fronts. A shoemaker ; native of Bethnal Green. Photographs can be seen on application. Information to Snpt. Duke, Ware. LANCASHIRE. 44.— Liverpool ( City).— Remanded in custody, charged with obtaining money by false pretences— JAMES GRAY, age 34, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, 2 small- moles on left cheek, scar from horse bite on front of left leg. A native of Glasgow. He obtained money by canvassing for advertisements in The Joiners' and Builders' Year Book and Guide; had an office at Moorfields, in the name of Austin Gray. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. 45.— Sal ford ( Borough). — Licence- holder ANNIE WH1TTAKER, Office No. 1491- 02, sentenced at Salford, 24th ult., to forfeiture of licence for failing to report. LINCOLNSHIRE. 46.— Lincoln ( City).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for larceny ( person)— ANDREW WHITE, alias WILLIAM LUCAS, WEST, PARKER, WALKER, BEEYOR, JOHN HALE and EBENEZER TURNER, age 69, height 5 ft. 7J in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, scar back left wrist, 1st and 2nd right fingers, 3 scars on forehead, scar right thumb, 2 scars back right hand, ruptured left groin, flesh lump left side, scar outside left calf. A hawker. Has been previously convicted of similar offences at Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham, Leicester and Liverpool. ( See Case No. 67). Photograph can be seen on application. 47.— Lincoln ( City).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for attempted shopbreaking — WILLIAM HANNAH, alias HANNAY and FERGUSON, age 34, height 5 ft. 7i in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, 6 dots tattooed on left forearm, scar right side neck and jaw, mole left cheek. A labourer. Has been convicted at Manchester, Leeds, Salford and Liverpool. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to the Chief Constable, Lincoln. NOR THUMBERLAND. 48.— Berwick- on- Tweed ( Borough).— Committed tor trial at next Quarter Sessions for shopbreaking— JAMES BURGE ( supposed false), age 19, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, hair light, eyes brown, woman's head on a crown, in a heart- shaped ring, on right arm, flowers on wrist, bird and flags back rigbt hand, woman's head and shoulders on left arm, flowers on wrist, clasped hands back of left hand. States he is a native of Nottingham. He enlisted in the King's Own Scottish Borderers on 3rd June last. Is an expert thief.— JAMES WALLS, age 19, height 5 ft. in., complexion and eyes dark, hair black, heart with flags across, bugle, drum, female, snake and tree tattooed on right arm, clasped hands on wrist, mermaid and female on left arm. A native of Dumfries. He t nlisted in the King's Own Scottish Borderers 28th August last. Previously served in a Militia Regiment in South Africa. Information to Chief Constable Nicholson, Berwick- on- Tweed. SUSSEX ( East). 49.— Uckfield ( County).— Sentenced to 21 days imprisonment for obtaining money by trick — JOHN HOBBS, age 60, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fair, hair ( bald on top) and moustache light brown, turning grey, eyes blue, tattoo marks on back of left wrist; dress, blue jacket and cap, pepper and salt colour trousers and vest, coloured wrapper, light lace boots. Supposed wanted else- where. Information to Supt. Criddle, Uckfield. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 50.— D Division.— Since 8th August last, supposed in transit between the Norfolk Broads, Folkestone, and Boulogne, 2 diamond stars ( 1 large, white stone in centre ; 1 small, consisting of fine white stones; ; 1 18 ct. gold safety pin, large emerald thereon, surrounded with diamonds, heart shape ; 1 gold ring, set large sapphire, sur- rounded with diamonds, heart shape. 51.— 5 Division.— 3 watches ( 1 lady's gold keyless half- huuter, " No. 3739, Examined by Clerke, Geneva lever," on works; 1 do. silver keyless lever, " No. 4850, Examined by Clerke, Geneva lever," on works ; 1 do. silver Geneva) ; 3 gold chains ( 1 gold and platinum links alternately ; 1 all gold, long and short links; 1 gold Albert chain, plain links). 52.— Y Division.— 25th ult., a lady's gold demi- hunter watch, makers Kendal & Dent; 4 gold rings ( 1 lady's dress, set cat's eye and diamond ; 1 do. marquise, set 15 diamonds; 1 single stone diamond, claw setting) ; 4 gold chains ( 1 lady's twisted, long link pattern ; 2 ladies' fine Alberts, various charms attached ; 1 Albert, cable pattern) ; 1 gold heart shape locket, diamond in centre, 4 leaf shamrock inside ; 3 gold brooches ( 1 set pearls and turquoise ; 1 sapphire fly; 1 horseshoe, set pearls), all on safety pins ; 2 necklaces ( 1 coral ; 1 orient pearls); 2 gold bracelets ( 1 open curb ; 1 close do., 1 link broken near fastening) ; 4 gold pins ( 1 set pear shape coral; 1 plain round, diamond in centre ; 1 large 3- faced carbuncle ; 1 loop, holding bar); 3 studs ( 2 set single diamond; 1 coral)— Sus- picion is attached to A MAN, age 35, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark ; dress, black jacket, brown trousers, black bowler hat, carried a rush basket containing tools. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 53.— Since 1st December, 1901 ( from stock), 1 Brazilian diamond heart brooch, stt 43 brilliants, 39 roses, close or puvee set, silver front, centre diamond about carats, " 474, KJ ASAY" scratched thereon; 1 diamond and turquoise brooch or pendant, oval turquoise surrounded by 2 rows of 36 diamonds, with detachable loop, weight of turquoise 2£ carats, brilliants | carats, set in silver, " 462" stamped on pendant and loop, " RJMST " scratched thereon ; 1 lady's 5 stone half- hoop diamond ring, claw or coronet setting, " 942" stamped," NTYA" scratched inside; 1 do. 3 stone do., carved, claw setting," 656 " engraved," PTYA" scratched inside; 1 lady's 2 stone sapphire and diamond cross over ring, claw setting, weight of sapphire £ ^ carats, diamond £ i carats, " 415" stamped, " RD" scratched inside ; 1 lady's 5 stone sapphire and diamond half- hoop ring, claw set- ting, set 2 sapphires ( 2 carats), and 3 diamonds ( 1 i i carats)," 424 " stamped, " ROTSJ " scratched inside ; 1 lady's 3 stone half- hoop diamond ring, claw setting, brilliants very fine, weight 2 £ ^ carats," 941" stamped, " ROYY " scratched inside. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. ESSEX. 51. — Southend- on- Sea ( County). — 24th ult., a gold hunter watch, " G. F. H." and maker " Palmer, London," thereon. Informatioa to Inspector Brown, Southend- on- Sea. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 55.— Cheltenham ( County).— Since 25th ult., a lady's gold ring, set Malachite stone ; 1 do., set pearl in centre surrounded with red and green stones; and £ 3 10s— By A MAN, age about 27, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark; dress, black morning coat, dark striped trousers, plaid cap. He takes lodgings and obtains employment as a painter or clock repairer. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. HAMPSHIRE. 56.— Bournemouth ( County).— 27th ult., a bicycle, " The Little Champion" on transfer, " No. 58353" on top of seat pillar tube, flat handle bars, green felt grips with silver tips, 2 Bowden rim brakes attached, free wheel, small bell left side handle bar, Brooks's saddle, rat- trap pedals, Clincher tyres, Eccentric bottom bracket, adjustment of chain, black gear case half celluloid, frame enamelled black, plated rims, black circle inside, " Pooss, maker, Triangle, Bournemouth," on back stay, no mudguards, lamp or pump. 29th ult., by burglary, 11 watches ( 1 lady's gold keyless, fancy dial pale green, chased back; 3 do. silver keyless, chased backs; 3 nickel keyless, glass inside back case ; 3 nickel key- winding ; 1 nickel lever, engine- turned case). Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. 57 — Southampton ( Borough).— 25th ult., a bicycle, black enamelled frame, usual parts plated, black enamelled wheels picked out red, cork grips to handle bars, rubber pedals, mud- guards to both wheels, front tyre brake, bell and lamp attached, " Lee Francis" stamped on head of machine. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 58.— Hereford ( County). — 24th ult,, by housebreaking at Fownhope, a lady's horizontal watch, hall marked, English cases, tinted dial, No. 38096, with steel Albert chain and bunch of small keys attached, and £ 8 9s.— By TWO MEN, 1st, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion freckled, hair brown, clean shaved ; dress, old dark coat, new dark cord trousers, new military shirt, dark cloth or cord cap. 2nd, age about 18, height 5 feet 1 or 2 in., complexion sunburnt, hair brown ; dress, old dark clothes, new military shirt, dark cloth or cord cap, new strong nailed boots. Both wearing belts with heavy buckles. Supposed to be colliers from South Wales who have been in Herefordshire hop picking. Information to Superintendent Cope, Hereford. HERTFORDSHIRE. 59.— Watford ( County). — 24th ult., by housebreaking, a silver hunter watch, No. 5017, monogram " F. C. R." on back, case much worn; 1 do. lever, Birmingham make; 1 silver watch, old English verge, double cased, figures 1, 2, 3, & c., on dial; 1 lady's silver watch, white dial with flowers around, black hands and numerals, chased back, short silver chain attached ; 2 silver chains, curb pattern ; 1 gold bracelet, curb pattern, padlock attached; 1 round silver plated cake basket with handle; and about £ 9— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in. ; dress, dark jacket suit, brown cap. Information to Supt. Wood, Watford. ISLE OF WIGHT. & 0.— Newport ( County).— Between 10th and 16th ult., at Cowes, a diamond half- hoop ring, 5 stones, 1 or 2 rather loose, " F. B. W. to K. J., 23rd December, 1889," engraved inside. Between 17th and 20th ult., in transit between Scarborough, London and Cowes, a black leather jewel case, size about 5 by 4 in., 1£ in- ^ eeP> lined crimson satin and velvet, containing a large double half- hoop diamond bracelet; 1 diamond star ; 1 pearl bracelet in daisy design ; 1 pearl hair ornament; 1 pearl harp brooch ; 1 single pearl pin; 1 gold and enamelled watch, silver chain attached. Information to Supt. Ayres, Quay Street, Newport. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1902. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued)— LANCASHIRE- 61 .— Garstang [ County).— Between 26th and 28th ult., a lady's gold dress ring, raised scroll in centre, with 10 small diamonds in 2 rows of 5 parallel with hoop; 1 18 ct. do., set 6 stones, graduated from centre in row parallel with hoop, 1 stone missing; 1 lady's ring, set diamond and ruby each side; 1 solid gold bracelet, curb pattern, heavy, small safety chain and small padlock attached. Information to Supt Procter, Garstang. 62.— Oldham ( Borough).— 29th ult., by trick, a lady's 18 ct. gold 5- stone diamond ring ; 1 do. diamond ruby cluster ring, shape of tablet ring, ruby in each shoulder. 3 rubies, remainder diamonds ; 1 do. rose diamond ruby cluster ring, ruby each side, 3 rubies, remainder diamonds, in bright red leather cases; 1 do. half- hoop diamond ring, set 5 diamonds, " AZ/-" marked inside, in a celluloid case— By A MAN, who gave the name of GEORGE BANKS, age about 21, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, thin features, slight moustache supposed sandy ; dress, grey trousers, supposed blue serge sac back coat and vest, tan boots. Is a good pianist. He took lodgings, 29th ult., stated that he was an electrician and was opening a shop in the town. He called on jewellers, selected rings and asked that they be sent to his address for selection. Information to the Chief Constable, Oldham. SURREY. - 63.— Chertsey ( County).— 22nd ult., by • burglary at Chobham, a gold hunter watch, white dial," McCabe, Royal Exchange," thereon ; 1 cash box containing money, including nearly a whole set of 1887 Jubilee coins; £ 1 in threepenny pieces; a Queen Anne 4s. piece ; 1 do. shilling; several lion shillings and sixpenny pieces ; a number of silver coins with holes therein ; 1 silver coin, size of a threepenny piece, a prayer engraved on back, " Stephen Mayer " at bottom; and 2 pocket books. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( East). 64.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— 22nd ult., a gold keeper ring, chased with £ in. squares and supposed forget- me- nots thereon; 1 do. round and chased, nearly new. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 65.— Oewsbury ( Cou^ ity).— Between 22nd and 23rd ult., by officebreaking at Mirfield, 3 bankers drafts ( 1 10 days draft for £ 338 12s., payable to M. Bottomley & Co., drawn on the Bradford Banking Co., Ltd., dated 18th September, endorsed " Pay to . Tas. Walker & Sons, Ltd.," signed " M. Bottomley & Co." ; 1 14 days draft for £ 182 2s. 6d., drawn on the Bradford Banking Co., Ltd., dated 11th Sept., payable to T. V. Goodwin & Co., endorsed " Pay to Jas. Walker & Sons, Ltd., or order, signed T. V. Goodwin & Co."; 1 14 days draft for £ 36 16s. 6d., drawn on the same Banking Co., dated 18th Sept., payable to the order of Jas. Walker & Sons, Ltd.) ; 1 6 months bill for £ 62 12s., dated Sept. 11th, drawn by Jas. Walker & Sons, Ltd., on Cleghorn, Harris & Co., 85, Golden Lane, London, E. C.; £ 2 worth postage stamps; and £ 12. Information to Supt. Midgley, Dewsbury. PROPERTY RECOVERED. NORTHUMBERLAND. 66.— Berwick- on- Tweed ( Borough).— Jacket, stamps, and medals. Case No. 63, 8th August last. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF A PRISONER. LINCOLNSHIRE. 67. — Lincoln ( City).— In possession of ANDREW WHITE, alias WM. LUCAS, & c., & c. ( See Case No. 46), a lady's 14 ct. gold keyless watch, No. 8209, chased back, gold dial ( chased), black hands and figures ; 1 9 ct. gold open curb Albert, spade ace guinea, Geo. III., 1790, attached; 1 brown leather hand bag. Information to the Chief Constable, Lincoln. — ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. ESSEX. Southend- on- Sea ( County).— 24th ult., at Rawreth, a light chestnut thoroughbred mare, rising 7 years, 15 hands 1 in., 1 hind foot and large blaze down face white, has splints, blistered, lame in front legs, medium mane, short tail ( undocked); 2nd, a dark bay mare, aged, 15 hands, white blaze down face, chafed and cracked by girth behind near foreleg, recently had sore withers, bare place, size of half- crown, I slightly raised at end of spine, slightly broken in wind, recently had strangles and lanced in throat, medium mane, short tail, docked ; and 2 driving bridles ( 1 brass mounted, 1 silver- plated) ; 1 driving rein, black leather buckle on both ends ; 1 riding rein ; 1 Scotch bluish black wool knee rug ; 2 horse rollers, white with blue lines. Information to Inspector Brown, Southend- on- Sea. | PERSONS or BODIES FOUND KENT. 69— Gravesend ( Borough). — 27th ult., found dead at a common lodging house— A MAN, age 50, length 5 ft, 7 in., hair dark, turning grey, 1 front tooth in upper jaw missing ; dress, brown cardigan jacket, green vest, green cord trousers, j blue striped cotton shirt, heavy nailed boots. Information to the Chief Constable, Gravesend. , APPREHENSIONS. 70 — Metropolitan Police District, P Division.— Expiree ROBERT WILLIAMS, Office No. 2947- 00, Case No. 9, lst August last. 71.—, Metropolitan Police District, T Division. — ROBERT SMITH, alias GRATTON, Case No. 4, 5th ult. 72. — Cheshire, Stalybridge ( Borough).— CHARLES PLANT, Case No. 36, 20th June last. 73. — Hampshire, Southampton [ Borough).— ERNEST EDWARD STUBBING- TON, Case No. 14, 26th ult. U — Kent, Canterbury ( City).— GEORGE AMOS HOLTUM, Case No. 29, 25th October, 1901. 75. — Lancashire , Manchester ( City).— WILLI AM LOVICK, a/ i'as FREDERICK STANDLEY, Case No. 35, 12th ult., at Bury. 76. — Leicestershire, Leices ter ( Borough).— WILLIAM A. GREEN, Case No. 23, 26th ult. 77.— Lincolnshire, Louth ( Borough). — WALTER FRED ATKIN, Case No. 30, 12th ult. 78.— Roxburghshire, Jedburgh ( County).— R. PAUL JUDIFEIND, Case No. 52, 26th July, 1901. 79.— Shropshire, Ludlow ( County).— HENRY PARDOE, Case No. 30, 26th ult. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT S0.— M Division.— For stealing £ 200— FRANK ROBINSON, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light, carries his head forward when walking, nervous manner in speech; dress, black morning coat and vest, dark striped trousers, black hard felt hat. Supposed a native of Farningham, Kent. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. WORCES TERSHIRE. 81.— Bromsgrove ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, a silver Swiss lever watch, No. 347819 ; 1 silver curb pattern Albert; and £ 3— ALBERT BROOKS, alias JAMES WALLIS, WILLIAMS, and THOMPSON, Office No. 1525- 01 ( see Cases 29 and 31, 5th ult.), age 26, height 5 ft. 3f in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, scar over both eyebrows, right temple, and left thumb, prominent nose, decayed teeth; dress, dark jacket and vest, dark grey trousers, black and white plaid cap, old brown cycling shoes ; was wearing the ring described in Case No. 43, 19th ult. Stated he was a grocer's assistant in the employ of the Melin Stores, at Worcester, and had been sent here to recruit his health. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pitt, Bromsgrove. LOST. £ 10 REWARD. 82.— 17th ult., at Goytre Parish. Monmouthshire, a small white fox terrier dog, ears partly lemon colour. Answers to the name of " Spring." Information to be given to Miss Evans, Xanty- derry, Monmouth, by whom the above reward will be paid on the restoration of the dog. The apprehension of the undermentioned persons is sought for failing to report under the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Police Force requiring the capture is notified under the name of the person, with the exception of the Metropolitan District, which is shown by the letters C. 0. ( Convict Office). In all cases where a warrant has been granted, notification will follow name of Force desiring capture. In the event of the capture of persons circulated from C. 0. information is to be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Convict Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. The remainder to the Chief Constable of the Police District named. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No. and Force Desiring Capture. AGE. HEIGHT. COM. HAIR. EYES. REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. LICENCE- HOLDERS. THOMAS GRIFFITHS. 2101- 02. C. O. JOHN JAMES BABB, alias JOHN BABBS and JAMES TAYLOR. 750- 02. C. O. ALBERT ROBERTS, alias FREDERICK MESSENGER, FREDK. HOGG, FREDK. SMITH. FREDK. ISAACS, and FREDK. MAY. 1895- 02. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. 32 27 29 5 2\ 5 5 5 4 fresh fresh fresh dk brn dk brn dk brn ( bald) blue dk gry blue Scar It temple, It eyebrow, outer angle It eye, It thumb, and 3rd rt finger ; 7 dots It, and " T " rt forearm, dot back It hand ; 3rd rt finger slightly contracted Scar back of head, rt of neck, and 2 3rd rt finger ; fish, flower, and star It forearm, " R" It, and bracelet rt wrist, anchor back It hand ; lost 1 front tooth Scar bridge of nose, rt eyebrow, it forearm, lst and 3rd It and lst and 4th rt fingers, and rt wrist ; dot rt forearm ; birthmark rt nipple] Central Criminal Court, 24th Ockiber, 1898, 5 years penal servitude for possessing counterfeit coin. Licenced 4th August, 1902. Y 482. Central Criminal Court, 20th November, 1899,3 years penal servitude for burglaiv. Licenced 14th March, 1902. Z 601. North Loudon Sessions, 6th September, 1898, 4 years penal servitude for wounding, l icenccd 7th July. 1902. T Y 220. THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1902. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT FOR FAILING TO REPORT, & C.— continued. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., and Force Desiring Capture. THOMAS JONES, alias QEORGE THOMP- SON, RICHARD TRIPP, and THOMAS CARTER. 2107- 02. C. O. JOHN RAITH, alias JOHN ERRINGTON. 3058- 01. C. O. • JESSIE McFARLAND McAMAA, alias MARY BOND, JESSIE MITCHELL, FLORENCE BOND, JESSIE LONG- HURST, FLORENCE HAYES WATSON, JESSIE WARD, KATE REYNOLDS, CATHERINE WATSON, and WINI- FRED MITCHELL. 1907- 02. C. O. CHARLES SMITH, alias RICHARD RUBY, RICHARD ROBERTS, and RICHARD WILLIAMS. 1833- 02. C. O. STEPHEN POWERS, alias ALFRED DUBOIS, JOHN BLISBY, and JOHN O'CONNOR. 2310- 02. C. O. HENRY MAURICE WOOLF, « Zmj HENRY MEYER, ALBERT KELLER, and HARRY WOOLF. 2261- 02. C. O. JOHN SPENCER, alias CHARLES WOOD, JOHN WESTON, and CHARLES COOKE. 2312- 02. C. O. JOSEPH BRADFORD. 1247- 02. Notting- ham ( City). Wan- ant issued. JAMES BLOW, alias JOHN SHIELDS, JAMES MALONE, JAMES MALONEY, JAMES DOR AN, an. l JAMES MC CARTHY. 2019- 02. Brighton. ( Borough). Warrant issued. SUPERVISEES. GEORGE WILLIAMS, alias GEORGE STUBLEY, HENRY WILLIAMS, WIL- LIAM HAYNES, GEORGE STUBBING, GEORGE MITCHELL, FRANK NOR- TON, and GEORGE SMITH. 2267- 01.! C. O. WILLIAM GIBSON. 1068- 00. C. O. AGE. HEIGHT. 34 45 64 40 69 42 54 44 64 58 20 5 31 5 4 COM. HAIR. EYES. REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. sallow fresh 5 0} ; fresh 5 5} Ifresh t 5 9 5 2| 5 3; 5 5 5 9} fresh dark fresh fresh ruddy 5 0} ' sallow 5 4 fresh dk brn It brn ( thiR) grey fair ( bald) grey dk brn grey ( thin on top) dk brn ( bald) grey brn brn hazel bl gry grey dk bl brn dk brn hazel grey grey Scar rt of forehead, each eyebrow, and It of neck bracelet back It, blue mark rt wrist, star back It hand, ring 2nd, 3rd and 4th It fingers Scar bridge of nose, centre of head, It thumb, 1st and 2nd rt fingers ; 4 moles It of neck : 1st It finger stiff ; very small ears Scar rt of neck ( under jaw); rt wrist fractured; varicose veins both legs 2 blue marks each forearm ; mole rt forearm and on neck; double ruptured Scar It eyebrow, It back of neck, and 1st rt finger ; mole back It forearm Scar each eyebrow, 1st and 3rd It, and 2nd rt fingers, and front rt wrist 2 scars top of forehead, each eyebrow, and bridge of nose, and back each hand; bracelet with bust of female each wrist: ruptured rt side Scar 1st It and 2nd rt fingers, and rt shin Scar each eyebrow aud rt thumb i tattoo marks It fore- arm ; varicose veins both legs Liverpool Assizes, 2nd May, 1900, 3 years penal aer- ritude for larceny. Licenced 2nd August, 1902. a 171. •! Norfolk Assizes, lltli November, 1887, 22 years penal servitude for shooting with intent and horsestealing. Licenced 9th November, 1901. A H N 942. Bridgnorth Quarter Sessions, 11th April, 1899, 3 yeari penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 5th July, 1902. Z 5. brn brn Edinburgh High Court, 23rd March, 1900, 3 years penal servitude for theft. Licenced 24th June, 1902. 1157. Central Criminal Court, 21st November, 1898, 5 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licenced 26th August, 1902. Y 503. North London Sessions, 15th November, 1898, 4 yeari ( and remanet of former sentence) penal servitude for housebreaking. Licenced 19th August, 1902. Y Y 122. Central Criminal Court, 22nd July, 1895, 5 years penal servitude for warehouse- breaking. Liberated on 2nd licence, 22nd August, 1902, which expires 24th December, 1902. T V 185. Warwick Assizes, 23rd July, 1898, 5 years penal set- vitude for rape. Licenced 2nd May, 1902. Y 269, Hampshire County Sessions, 19th October, 1898, 5 years penal servitude for receiving. Licenced 19th July, 1902. z N T Y 907. Scar across nose, rt of face and back rt hand ; mole It forearm and It shoulder Cut sear centre of forehead and rt forearm ; 3 dots It forearm Nottingham City Sessions, 8th October, 1900, 12 months hard labour and 2 years supervision for larceny ( person). 1046. Spalding Sessions, 19th October, 1899, 6 months hard labour and 3 years supervision for larceny. 1248 W, List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re apprehended, for the week ending September 27th, 1902, with the results, etc. Office No. NAME. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Result. Date and Place. Name and Division of Officer. 1971— 02 2484— 02 2504— 02 1576— 99 2576— 00 507— 99 2190— 97 596— 01 1732- 01 207— 02 1806— 01 1229— 00 307— 01 1272— 02 2066— 01 1439— 02 2447— 01 79- 02 405— 97 506— 01 328— 97 BAMBRIDGE, ALFD. False pretences BAXTER, JOHN EDWN BIRD. MARY Larceny Suspected per. & unlawful poss. BISHOP. ALBERT F. 1 Burglary BLANCHARD, ERNST. BRILL, JAMES COLE, RICHARD COLLINS, EDWARD COLLINS, PATRICK COOK, JOSEPH DAVIS, EDWARD DONOVAN, JOHN EDWARDS. ERNEST GREEN, EDWARD GREGORY. JAMES HAZLIN, WILLIAM JAMES, RICHARD JONES, FRED IJNES, ALBERT READ, ELLA SANDELL, ALBERT EDWARD Pos. housebreak ing implmts Assault Assault on police Larceny P. of C. Act I. ar. ( jewellery) Wounding Drunk, & c. Larceny ( till) Larceny ( van) Drunk k assault on police Lar. ( hotel) Gambling Attd. lar. ( per.) P. of C. Act Fraud and lar. ( bailee) Threats to police WILLIAM BURGE Same Name Same Name GEORGE NEWMAN GEORGE SMITH Same Name ROBERT PATTEN EDWARD COLLISON JOSEPH MORIARTY Same Name Same Name Same Name HENRY CLYDE Same Name Same Name HARRY LANG Same Name HENRY JONES GEORGE GREEN Same Name ALBERT SANDALL 43921 SMITH. SAMUEL Larceny 1999— 02 1602— 01 SMITH, WILLIAM WAR, EDWARD Larceny ( per.) Larceny • 1948— 01 WARREN, ARTHUR J. Larceny 3733— 98 2947— 00 WEBB, LOUISA J. WILLIAMS, ROBERT False pretences Burglary 1569— 02 WILLOUGHBY, WM. Larceny 491- 02 WOODS, WILLIAM M. Drunk and asslt. on police 20 months h. l. 23rd Sept., N. L. Sess. 18th Sept., Thames P. Ct. 26th Sept., Thames P. Ct. 3 months h. l. 3 months k 2 months ( con- secutively) 12 months h. l. 17th Sept., S. L. Sess. 18 months h. l. 23rd Sept., N. L. Sess. Known to P. C. German, 29FR ; aL- o to P. C. Enticknap, C. I. D., F. Known to P. C. Reid, 413H ; also to P. C. Lines, 197H. Known to P. S. Studlev, 11H ; also to P. S. Pusey. C. I. D., M. 1 month h. l. 3 months h. l. 21 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 2 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 26th Sept., Woolwich P. Ct. 1st Sept., Worship St. P. Ct. 24th Sept.. N. L. Sess. 23rd Sept., W. L. P. Ct. 21th Sept.. N. L. Sess. 19th Sept., N. L. P. Ct. 26th Sept.. Woolwich P. Ct. 12 months h. l. : 21th Sept., N. L. Sess. 3 yrs p. s. and 2 23rd Sept., N. L. Scss. yrs supn. 3 months h. l. I 26th Sept., Thames P. Ct. Same Name WILLIAM DUNP. AR EDWARD WARR Same Name JANE WEST HARRY JACKSON WILLIAM BYCOLE WILLOUGHBY WILLIAM STEARY i> years p. s. Fined 10s. 1 month h. l. 6 months h. l. j 12 months h. l. 1 surety in £ 10 for 12 months or 3 months h. l. in default 6 months h. l. 22 months h. l. 21 days h. l. 15 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 7 years p. s. Acquitted 1 and 2 months ( consecutively) 23rd Sept.. N. L. Sess. 22ndSept„ Worship St. P. Ct. ISthSept., Worship St. P. Ct 21th Sept., Thames P. Ct. 10th Sept., N. L. Sess. 2,". th Sept.. Thames P. Ct. 24th Sept., Thames P. Ct. 23rd Sept., N. L. Sess. 20th Sept., Clerkenwell P. Ct. 23rd Sept., N. L. Sess. • 24th Sept., N. L. Sess. 13th Sept., C. C. Ct. 23rd Sept., N. L. Sess. 25th Sept., Marylebone P. Ct. Known to Warder Harman, II. M. Prison, Wandsworth ; also to P. C. Nieliolls, 720V. Known to P. S. Huggins, 4FR : also to Insp. Bryson, L. Known to P. S. Holford, C. I. D., R. Known to P. S. Pride, C. I. D., G ; also to P. C. Dyke, C. I. D., N. Known to P. C. Selby, C. I. D., G ; also to Lancaster Police. Known to P. C. Brown, 275T ; also to P. S. Allen, C. I. D., T. Known to P. S. Burnham, C. I. D., F ; also to P. C. Enticknap, C. I. D., F Known to P. C. Gosling, 632Y ; also to P. C. Hall, C. I. D., N, Known to P. C. Rogers, 52RR ; also to P. S. Holford, C. I. B., R. Known to P. S. Hollands, 9G ; also to P. C. Selby, C. I. D., G, and Leeds Police. Known to P. C. Heard, 279G ; also to P. C. Wright, C. I. D, G. Known to P. S. Richardson, 16H . also to P. C. Durkin, 320H. Known to P. C. Cassidy, 18ER : also to P. S. Bissill, O. I. D., E. Known to P. S. Brown, and P. S. Handley, C. I. D.. J. Known to P. C. Crews, 182H ; also on J. Known to P. C. Munro, 572K. Known to P. C. Leonard, C. I. D., B ; also to P. S. Duggan, C. I. D.. C. Known to P. S. Burton, C. I. D., K. Known to P. C. Wedden, C. I. D., K ; also to P. S. Burton, C. I. D., K. Known to P. C. Holder, 94G ; also to P. S. Pride, C. I. D., G. Known to P. C. Grosse. 61G ; also to P. C. Sims, 236G. Known to P. S. Tobutt, C. I. D., N ; also to P. O. Adamstone, C. I. D., N. Known to P. C. Barnard, 687T ; also to P. C. McLean, 289T, Known to P. O. Drewett, 511W; also to P. S. Hawkins, C. I. D., W, and P. S. Haigh, C. I. D., P. • f Known to P. C. Burton, C. I. D., C ; also to P. C. Sharp, C. I. D., C. Known to P. C. Wallace, 414D ; also to P: C. Wheeler, 249D. LONDON.— PRINTED TOR HIB MAJESTY'S STATIOSH. BT OFTIOK BT J. J. KELIHER 4 Co., LTD., 99, VICTORIA STRBCT S. W.; 33, KING WILLIAM STREET, B. C.; AND MAHSHALSKA WORKS, S. B. 64371