PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY; NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1903. YOL. XX., No. 1998. EGrUL 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cations 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 uill be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be inserted at a cost of 7s. per portrait, and of 5s. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, unless the article is large or unusually intricate, when the engravers' charge will range from 5.?. to 10s. A remittance of os. should be made in the first instance for cost of en- graving sketches. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a persont must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. %_ TIOKT S. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be. apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and as far as practicable they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cas " i the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing con only be accepted on payment; and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. 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 Yale, N. W. ( P. G., No. 1862, November 1st, 1901, and 1952, September 12th, 1902.) DAVIS & CO., 9 Peckham Park Road, and ALKRED & CO., 26 Denmark Hill, S. E. ( P. G., No. 1968, November 7th, 1902.) 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.) 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 186- t, November 8 h, 1901.) SPANISH SWINDLE. ( P. G., No. 1994, February 6th, 190! i.) THE CIGARETTE, CEMENT, AND MARKING INK FRAUD. ( P. G., No. 1914, May 2nd, 1902.) SPECIAL NOTICE. IDENTIFICATION OF PRISONERS. THE EDITOR requests that Chief Officers of Police, when forwarding for identification by the Metropolitan Police the Photographs and descrip- tive forms of Persons in custody, will please see that the specific offence is stated, e. g. :— Stealing £ 1,000 from bank ; stealing pair of boots from shop door ; stealing bale of silk, van unattended, & c., & c. This may often prove a ready means of recognition, and Judges have recently complained of the absence of such particulars in dealing with previous convictions. SPECIAL NOTICE. SWINDLERS. THE attention'of Police is called to ARTHUR CLAUDE BEVINGTON, alias HILTON and THORNTON ( See Case No. 7, 19th December, 1902). Amended description : age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( curly) and moustache light brown, may have grown a beard, two or more upper teeth project, of good address, plausible manner ; dresses well, may be wearing a black hard felt or silk hat. He obtains possession of shops by false references, and secures a stock of goods on credit, then trades as a bogus company, generally in the incandescent burner and mantle business, also advertises for managers, from whom he obtains money as security and then absconds. This man traded in the Borough and also in Old Kent Road, London, as the Imperial Gas Light Burner Company, and at Margate as the National Incandescent Supply Company. He usually resides in a quiet neighbourhood away from the shops, with his wife, 2 sons, ages 15 and 17, and a daughter age 22. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— Convict Supervision Office.— — For failure to report— Licence- holder SAMUEL ELLIOTT, Office No. 3554- 02, age 47, height 5 ft. 2| in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, scar bridge of nose, both cheeks, back each wrist, and front and back 3rd right finger, which is deformed. Sentenced at North- ampton Assizes, 21st June, 1900, to 3 years penal servitude for arson. Released 29th December, 1902, on licence, which will expire 20th June next, a 196. Has also been convicted at Eccleshall and Chester. To be dealt with wherever found. 2 .— Criminal Investigation De- partmentm— For forgery, and obtaining mon^ y by a forged deed— RHYS GORING THOMAS, age 38, height 5 ft. 8J in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair ( wavy) dark brown, large mouth, thick lips, dilated nostrils, limps slightly on left leg ; well dressed. Supposed a native of Wales. Warrant issued. ' d.— T Division For attempted rape, 8th inst.— JOE WALTERS, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 9 in., broad shoulders, complexion dark, hair and moustache dark brown, carries his head forward, slightly knock- kneed ; dress, grey plaid jacket, double- breasted vest, moleskin trousers ( tight- fitting), black silk neckerchief, dark cap or black hard felt hat, lace boots.— ARTHUR FIELD, age 24. height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, full round face, hair and slight moustache light, small lump under one ear; dress, blue or black jacket, light cord trousers and vest, print neckerchief, dark cap, lace boots. Both are navvies, and may be found on public works. Warrant issued. i.— X Division.— For stealing, 13th inst. a dark brown horse, 15 hands, large scar on off side rump, white star on forehead, short mane and tail, recently shod all round— WILLIAM TIDY, age 23, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion dark, high fore- head, hair dark brown, " I LOVE L. VINCE " in blue ink left forearm; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, black trousers, long blue overcoat, black and blue muffler, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A native of Paddington. 5.— X Division. — For embezzlement— WILLIAM MEAD, age 25, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion and hair dark, eyes grey; dress, grey suit, lace boots. A milk carrier; native of Chelmsford. Absconded 15th inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 6.— For forgery and uttering 2 bills of exchange for large amounts — MAURICE DK BOSDARI, alias COUNT BOSDARI, an Italian, age 45, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair and moustache light. A dealer in curios. Supposed well known in the West End of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 7.— Wokingham ( County).— for house- breaking at Warfield, and stealing a pocket- book with metal edges and clasp; 1 lady's short silver watch chain with tassel; 1 do. long imitation gold neck chain ; 1 white metal Albert chain, and 6s. 6d. — A MAN, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., com- plexion and hair dark, side whiskers and mous- tache, right forefinger missing; dress, long dark overcoat, dark cord trousers, dark cap with shiny peak. A tramping labourer. Information to Inspector Goddard, Wokingham iS — Windsor ( Borough).— For obtaining 10s. by false pretences, 31st December, 1902— WILLIAM REEVES, alias TAYLOR, age 41, height 5 ft, 9 in., complexion fresh, hair ' dark brown, moustache brown, eyes hazel; dress, blue Melton overcoat, dark trousers, brown leather leggings ( rather short), black hard felt hat, usually carries a small brown bag. He calls 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. ' TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1903. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— upon greengrocers, represents that he has a farm in the neighbourhood, and offers potatoes, & c., for sale. Has been convicted at Winchester, Reading and Greenwich. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Nicholls, Windsor. BUCKING HA MS HI RE. 9.— Slough ( County).— For stealing from their lodgings, 22nd ult., a lady's silver English lever watch, flowers chased on back : 1 do. gold Albert, with tassel, gold cross, small harp, and a red stone heart attached ; 1 white metal brooch, shape of a cross, " Women's Help Society" en- graved thereon ; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set 3 stones ( 1 missing) ; 2 blankets ; 2 pillow slips ; 1 table cloth ; 2 towels— WILLIAM GOULD, alias KING, age 27, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, hair ( cnrly in front) dark brown, eyes brown. King and Queen tattooed on chest, figures on both forearms ; dress, black coat and vest, striped or dark cord trousers, dark blue cap, wears 2 silver rings on left little finger, Indian Frontier medal ribbon on vest. A native of Kent. Is an Army Reservist of the 1st West Kent Regiment.— — GOULD, alias KING ( wife of above), age 29, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale ( coarse), hair dark brown ; wearing dark clothes and sailor hat, trimmed black feathers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearman, Slough. CA SV! BRIDGES HIRE. 10.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For stealing, 14th inst., a pneumatic bicycle, 26 in. frame, black enamelled, usual parts plated, upturned handlebars, rather wide, white handles with black tips, rat- trap pedals, mudguards, headlock nut missing— A MAN, who gave the name of — WATKINSON, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., full face, hair brown, moustache ginger; dress, blue jacket suit, blue tie with white spots, drab colour soft felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Cambridge. CA RDIGA NSHIREm 11.— Aberystwyth ( County).— For obtain- ing food, lodging and 5s. 6d. by false pretences— — HARRIES ( supposed false), age about 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair brown ; dress, black jacket and trousers, fancy vest, brown cap with large peak, black nap over- coat with velvet collar, brown leather leggings with bnttons, kid button boots with patent leather toecaps. He represented himself as an electrician and civil engineer, and stated that he had been sent to purchase electric light or gas works, and that his employer was coming from Liverpool. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phillips, Aberystwyth. CA RNA R VONSHIRE. 12.— Bangor ( County). — For obtaining money by false pretences LLOYD JAMES, alias CHARLES GRIFFITHS, age 45, height 5 ft. 10 in., very stout, complexion dark, hair, whiskers and moustache black; wearing dark clothes and an Inverness cape. He advertised ferrets for sale in the Exchange and Mart, 21st November last, re- ceived postal orders in payment, but failed to forward the ferrets. Until the beginning of De- cember last he had letters addressed to 28, Car- burton Street, London, W. Supposed identical with Charles Griffiths, Office No. 3275. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Harris, Bangor. CORNWALL. Camborne ( County).— For stealing a quantity of foreign and English stamps to the value of £ 130 ( long firm fraud)— MALCOLM CAMPBELL, age 24, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, hair, whiskers, and eyes brown. He represents himself as a land surveyor, shipping agent, etc. Had in his possession correspondence cards headed " M. Campbell, shipping agent, & c., Nexborough." He occasionally visits Ardrossan and Glasgow. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Vercoe, Camborne. ESSEX. M — Epping ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) 2 grey geldings, age 5 years, about 15 hands; 3 dark brown geldings, from 14 hands to 14 hands 3 in.; 1 light bay gelding, age 4 years, 15 hands; 1 dark bay mare, age 6 years, 15 hands— JAMES STREET, alias COLLY STREET, age about 36, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache dark. A general dealer. May be found in company of low horse dealers. Some- times travels with a van, accompanied by his wife and child ( age about 2 years). Had with him a grey pony and a costermonger's barrow. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Epping. £ 2 REWARD. 15.— Saffron Walden ( County). — For neglecting to maintain his wife, leaving her charge- able to the Common Fund of the Saffron Walden Union— THOMAS HENRY WALTON, age 45, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, and moustache dark. A carpenter; native of Great Chesterford. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Saffron Walden Poor Law Union to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension of Walton. Information to Supt. Daniels, Saffron Walden. GLA MORGA NSHIRE. 16.— Cardiff [ Borough). — For larceny — Supervisee AKTHUR HENRY JONES, Office No. 1071- 02, age 19, height 5 ft. in., com- plexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, burn scar left cheek and front left wrist, scar point of nose, back right hand, lobe of left ear, and on left forefinger, left little finger contracted, 2 dots, heart, and square tattooed back of left hand. Sentenced at Gloucester County Quarter Sessions, 16th October, 1901, to 6 months imprisonment and 1 year supervision for stealing a bicycle. Information to the Chief Constable, Cardiff. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 17.— Chipping Sodbury ( County).— For stealing a bicycle, enamelled green, gold lines, 23 in. frame, free wheel, " Truskcott & Son, Wicliffe," transfer, Bowden rim brake, front tyre brake, Palmer tyres and rims, non- slipping bands, raised handle- bars, bone handles with grey tips, £ in. pitch roller chain, ribbed mud guards, rat- trap pedals, Bluemel's new spring saddle, electric bell, Lucas lamp— A MAN, who gave the name of ERNEST SPENCER, age about 25, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight mous- tache dark, spoke with northern accent; dress, dark blue serge suit, black bowler hat, lace boots. A pianoforte tuner and repairer. May be found staying at country inns. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phelps, Chipping Sodbury. HAMPSHIRE. \ S.— Aldershot ( County).— For attempted murder, 11th inst.— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., rather stout build, full round face, moustache brown, of military appearance; dress, dark overcoat and suit, black hard felt hat. Stated he had served in the 2nd Battalion West Surrey Regiment. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 19. — Southampton ( Borough).— I'or falsification of accounts— EDWARD HENRY TOWNSEND, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey. A butcher's manager. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. ISLE OF ELY. 20.— March ( County).— For stealing, 11th inst., a silver watch and chain ( recovered)— A MAN, age about 50, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., com- plexion sallow, hair ( bald on top) light, moustache close clipped, eyes large and prominent, addicted to drink; dress, dark suit, brown overcoat, black hard felt hat with large brim, lace boots, carried a stick with hook handle. A native of Rushden, Northants. Has been a commercial traveller in the boot trade. Information to Supt. Nixon, March. KENT. 21.— Sandwich ( County).— For deserting his wife and children— WILLIAM HENRY MORANT, age 27, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, moustache brown, eyes blue, female in military uniform, and a ship tattooed on right forearm, " Lizzie" on left forearm. Supposed a native of Ramsgate. Has been employed as an electric tramcar driver. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Chaney, Sandwich. 22.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— For neglecting his children— SAMUEL THOMAS HALSEY, age about 39, height 5 ft. 3^ in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes blue. A fisherman. He left Lowestoft on 8th ult., and will, no doubt, endeavour to obtain a berth on a fishing smack or steam fish carrier. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Ramsgate. KING A RDINESHIRE. 23.— Stonehaven ( County).— For obtain- ing £ 15 by a forged bank cheque, 1st September, 1902— CHARLES E. OSWALD, age 45 to 50, height about 5 ft. 11 in., stout build, complexion ruddy, hair ( bald on top) and whiskers light brown, turning grey, beard and whiskers cropped short; he styled himself " Captain " Oswald, and stated he had served in the Royal Navy. Is fond of betting; prior to August, 1902, was employed in London as a solicitor's clerk. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Stonehaven. LANCASHIRE. 24 .— Chorley ( County).— For stealing, 9th inst., 3 medals ( 1 gold, 1 silver, both issued by the Humane Society, for saving life, each with " Sir James de Hoghton " on rim; other for Coomassia Expedition, 1875, with " Lieutenant Sir James de Hoghton" on rim); 1 lady's Inverness cloak, green, white and black plaid; 1 do. gold ring, set long opal, small diamond each side; 2 £ 20 Bank of England notes, and £ 10— WALTER SYRE, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, clean shaved, good teeth, shrugs shoulders when talking, speaks German fluently ; dress, dark jacket suit, dark overcoat, " Vienna " on tab, wearing metal watch, silver chain, cable pattern. A footman. Has resided at Vienna and Cairo. He took train for Euston 9th inst., had with him a new black canvas trunk, brown leather comers and straps, and an old brown kit bag. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 25 — Liverpool ( City).— On several charges of stealing clothing, & c„ from his lodgings, 20th ult. and other dates— CHARLES TURNER, alias FRED WALLACE, age 60, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) brown. A printer ; native of Liverpool. Has been convicted of similar offences at Birkenhead, Blackburn, Bolton, Chester, Oldham, and Salford. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. 26.— Oldham ( Borough). — For obtaining 30s., and a pair of gloves by false pretences— CHARLES ALDERSON, alias WILSON, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, thin features, hair dark brown, pointed beard; dress, black coat and vest, grey trousers, overcoat, soft felt hat. May be accompanied by his wife, ag3 30 to 40, complexion rather sallow, hair brown; dress, navy blue skirt, red woollen blouse, bonnet with heliotrope flowers, cape or jacket ; and a daughter, age 2 years and 5 months. He was employed in Bradford as an organist from No- vember to January last, then came to Oldham, took apartments for himself, wife and child, and had cards printed styling himself, " Organist and professor of music; pianofortes tuned; pupils re- ceived, etc." On 5th inst. he presented a crossed cheque ( from the London, City and Midland Bank, Ltd., Laisterdyke Branch, Bradford, for £ 3 5s, made out in name of C. Alderson, and signed W. Hudson) to a tradesman in payment of a pair of gloves, received 30s. in change, and was told to call later for the remainder, which he failed to do. The cheque was returned from the Bank marked " No account." Had in his possession a number of worthless cheques. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Oldham. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 27.— Pontypool ( County).— For stealing a blue Melton overcoat, with velvet collar; 1 blue cloth jacket; 1 moleskin vest with white bone buttons, jean back and sleeves; 1 light and 1 dark colour flannel shirt; 2 silk neckerchiefs; 2 pocket knives, 1 white, other brown handle; 1 dark grey cap; 3 handkerchiefs with blue borders— ALFRED HUNT, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion dark, Roman nose, hair ( turning grey) and moustache black, slouching gait; dress, old grey coat and vest, striped trousers, or some of the stolen clothing. A labourer, or fireman in ironworks. Supposed a native of Staffordshire. Absconded 7th inst. Warrant issued. 28. — Pontypool ( County). — For stealing ( bailee) a silver watch ( recovered)— DAVID WEBB, alias MOTIIERSOL, age about 55, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion, hair ( turning grey), whiskers and moustache dark, eyes watery; dress, navy blue jacket and vest, plaid trousers, light plaid cap. A watch and clock repairer. Tramps the country, stays at common lodging houses. Ab- sconded 29th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. James, Pontypool. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1903. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS IN CUSTODY. YORKSHIRE ( 29.— Richmond ( County).— Committed for trial at York Assizes, 10th prox., for robbery with vio! ence, 3rd ult., and stealing 2 watches and 3s.— ARTHUR JAMES, alias CHARLES HAROLD HIRST, age 23, height 5 ft. 5J in., lorth Riding). complexion rather sallow, hair and moustache brown, eyes hazel, woman tattooed on right fore- arm, several dots left forearm. A native of Leeds. He joined the Yorkshire Regiment at Bradford on 4th December, 1902, and is known to have deserted from the Lancashire Fusiliers at Malta in November, 1901.— FRED WATSON, alius CRUST and GEORGE BECKETT, age 29, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes ( prominent) brown, woman's bust, with hat, Union Jack, flags tattooed on right forearm, blue dots left wrist, 1 front lower tooth missing, others bad and' irregular. A native of Wath- on Dearne. He joined the Yorkshire Regiment at Bradford 4th December, 1902, and is said to have frequently enlisted into and deserted from other Regiments. Information to Supt. Wilson, Richmond. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 30. — Knaresborough ( County). — For stealing, 27th ult., at Harrogate, a diamond ring ( recovered)— CHARLES PEARCE, alias PRES- TON, WILSON, and JOHNSON, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar left cheek, " M. L." left forearm, flesh mole left shoulder blade, small brown mole left side of throat, scar centre of back. A native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Kiel, Knaresborough. KENT. 31.— Folkestone ( Borough).- For stealing property described in Case No. 15, 30th ult ALFRED FLEISCHHAIJER; a German, age about 22, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, slight moustache light, thin nose, good teeth, speaks English imperfectly; supposed wearing one of the stolen suits, overcoat, and brown boots. Had in his possession a silver watch, " Fleischhauer " on dial. Was employed as a butler. Absconded 12th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Reeve, Folke- stone. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)- OXFORDSHIRE. M— Deddington ( County).— For obtaining a £ 1 Postal Order for 10s. by trick ( ringing the changes) at Barford St. Michael, 12th inst.— A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown, supposed clean shaved; dress, blue serge suit ( nearly new), hard felt hat, lace boots. Appear- ance of a commercial traveller. The order was cashed at Deddington, and signed '' William Stock- well.'' Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Cox, Deddington. PEMBROKESHIRE. 33.— Haverfordwest Castle [ County). — For bigamy— EVAN EVANS, alms RICHARD ROBERT WILLIAMS, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, hair and moustache ( close clipped) dark brown, eyes dark, broad chin, smart appearance ; dress, usually grey jacket suit, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A timberman at a colliery. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Haverford- west Castle. SHROPSHIRE. 34— Bridgnorth ( County).— For stealing from shop doors, 4th inst., 11 flannelette shirts ( 3 recovered) and a boy's blue serge overcoat— JAMES RYAN, age 27, height 5 ft. 5£ in., com- plexion fresh, irregular features, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes hazel, mole right cheek, scar on top and back of head, nose has been broken, girl danc- ing tattooed on right forearm, clasped hands, heart and " True Love " outside left forearm, blue dot between left thumb and forefinger; dress, dark jacket, brown cord trousers and vest, peak cap, military boots. Stated he was a native of Bristol and that he had served 6 years in the King's Royal Rifle Corps. Frequents common lodging houses Was convicted of larceny at Huddersfield in December, 1902. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walters, Bridgnorth. 4 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. ' TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1903. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( cimtiwd)— 35.— Wellington ( County). For stealing £ 9, 5th inst.— ALICE THOMPSON, age 21, height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair black, eyes grey ; dress, dark grey three- quarter length jacket, black alpaca dress, white sailor hat with black band, lace boots. Is accompanied by her husband, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, hair black, slight moostache dark, eyes brown, scar left side of fore- head ; dress, dark grey overcoat, morning suit, black tie with blue spots, old light lace brown boots ( blacked over). A billiard marker or barman. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Welling- ton. ST A FF ORDSHIRE. 36.— Brierley Hill ( County).— For stealing £ 17 17s. 6d., from a van— WILLIAM ASPINALL, age IS, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, " W. A." tattooed on one arm ; dress, blue coat, dark vest, flaps to pockets, 9 dark bone buttons, brown cord trousers, rather tight fitting, blue silk muffler, dark peak cap. A native of Southport. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Spendlove, Brierley Hill. 37.— Leek ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) £ 2 12s. 6d.— WILLIAM BROWNSWORD, alias BROWN and BOURNE, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark, slovenly gait; dress, dark mixture overcoat, dark cord vest with alpaca sleeves, cord trousers, dark cap, strong lace boots. A native of Cheadle. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Breton, Leek. 38.— Longton ( County).— For obtaining 12s. by fraud, 16th ult., at Fenton— GEORGE LAM- BERT, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., com- plexion fair, broad cheek bones, hair light brown, eyes grey, strong voice ; dress, dark grey suit, black hat, carried a black bag, 15 in. by 10 in. He called on a shopkeeper, asked him to become an agent for a cigarette firm, and induced him to pay 9s. as security and 3s. for a register, then stated that a supply of cigarettes would be delivered next day, but which have not been received. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. SURREY. 39.— Chertsey ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences at Weybridge, 4th inst.— MAUD GARDENER, age 20 to 25, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, heavy fringe; dress, black dress, black or grey jacket, sailor hat, sometimes wears a veil. She obtains at Registry Offices the names of persons requiring a cook or general servant, then calls at the address, and, after being engaged, states she has insuffi- cient money to pay her railway fare. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( East). 40.— Hay ward's Heath ( County).— For obtaining pair of boots and a pair of slippers by fake pretences— JAMES SMITH, age about 24, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, sharp features, large head, small ears, hair ( brushed back) dark brown, clean shaved, eyes violet, heavy eyebrows, can speak German ; dress, dark chester- field overcoat, brown breeches and leggings, dark brown cap, brown button boots. A groom; native of Windsor. Has been employed in London and Scotland. Had with him a tin box. Will probably t seek employment at private stables or livery yards. Absconded 27th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brooman, Hay wards Heath. 41.— Hastings ( Borough). — For stealing, 13th inst., a light dun colour gelding cob, age 6 years, 14 hands, fawn colour mark centre of face, hog- mane; a set of brown leather harness, brass fittings, " B. II." on pad and blinkers, and a Ralli cart, dark body, red under- carriage, wheels and springs picked out black, leather C springs behind " B. II." on body of cart, " Dupont, Brighton," on wheel caps — A MAN, who gave the name of BOYLE, age about 32, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache light, inclined to be red; dress, dark suit, slate colour overcoat, single- breasted, velvet collar, black bowler hat. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. 12. — Hove ( Borough). — For stealing, 2nd inst., a inare, harness and Ralli car ( recovered)— A MAN, who gave the name of NIS1I, age about 27, height abont 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, slight moustache dark, of Jewish appearance; dress, greyish suit, grey dust coat, bowler hat. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. WARWICKSHIRE. 43.—. Birmingham ( City).— For obtaining £ 10 by a forged cheque, 24th December, 1902— MAUD MARLOW, alias GLADYS AUSTIN, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, hair light, Roman nose, thin face ; dress, blue cloth dress, light cape, dark soft felt hat with feather. A school teacher; native of Stourbridge. She obtained a blank cheque from a tradesman, then filled it in. forged the signature, and induced another tradesman to cash same by representing that Bhe had been sent by a customer. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Birming- ham. WESTMORLAND. 44. — Kendal ( Borough). — For obtaining stamps to the value of £ 39 by false pretences, between 16th and 22nd ult. ( Long Firm fraud) — MALCOLM CAMPBELL, age 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair brown, supposed clean shaved, eyes dark brown, small scar back of right wrist, 3 small scars right side of forehead. For 2 years previous to December last he resided at Mexboro', obtained various articles without payment through the Exchange and Mart, which he afterwards disposed of. Had correspondence cards headed " M. Campbell, Shipping Agent, Mexboro." He booked to Belfast on 22nd ult. Has been convicted of fraud at Gains- borough. Is accompanied by his wife, age about 22, of theatrical appearance; wears large velvet hat or tartan Tam- o'- Shanter. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Berry, Kendal. WILTSHIRE. £ 1 REWARD. 45.— Chippenham ( County).— For desert- ing his wife and 2 children, 7th ult., leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Chippen- ham Union— GEORGE EDWARD WILLIAM BEAMES, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, left thumb amputated, left forefinger scarred. A quarryman ; native of Box. Has served in the Army. May seek employment as a builder's labourer, or at a farm. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Chippenham Union, to any peison giviug such information as will lead to the arrest of Beames. Information to Supt. Daly, Chippenham. 46. — Swindon J( County). — For stealing ( bailee), a quantity of bedclothing and linen ( re- covered)— THOMAS TOWNSEND, age about 40, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, lame; dress, brown jacket and vest, dark grey trousers, brown overcoat, dark muffler, dark cap, all old. A groom. Warrant issued. 47.— Swindon ( County).— For obtaining a cheque for £ 23 12s. by trick— A MAN, who gave the names of FIELD and SMITH, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., thick set, complexion ruddy, hair and moustache brown; wearing f- length chocolate colour overcoat ( velvet collar), black bowler hat, brown boots— A MAN, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., inclined to be stout, complexion dark, supposed clean shaved; dress, dark plaid suit, rather old, brown overcoat, dark bowler hat, carried a knotted cane. Appearance of a horse coper. The 1st man asked a farmer to sell a horse for him for £ 28, the 2nd man then appeared and offered to purchase the animal from the farmer for £ 30, to which he agreed; the 1st man then asked for his money and received a cheque for £ 23 12s. as part payment of the £ 28, he then cashed the cheque at a bank, and both absconded. They left behind an old horse, value about £ 5. Warrant issued. 48.— Swindon ( County).— For housebreak- ing, 11th inst., at Upper Stratton, and stealing 12s. 6d.— A MAN, age about 45, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., hair light brown, clean shaved, rather long neck, with hollow down centre at back, turns right foot outwards ; dress, rather long dark grey coat, grey trousers, black hard felt hat, light lace boots, carried a thick yellowish colour stick. May have in his possession a bunch of keys on a large split ring. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. WORCESTERSHIRE. 49.— Worcester ( City).— For stealing from his lodgings, 31st ult., a black coat and vest; a pair of light grey plaid trousers; dark cap ; and a pair of light lace boots— EDWARD FREEMAN, age about 24, height 5 ft. 5 cr 6 in., complexion, hair ( fringe on forehead), slight moustache and eyes dark, large hole from abscess on right side of face; supposed wearing the stolen clothing. A boatman. Warrant issued. Information toChief Constable Byrne, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 50.— York ( City).— For obtaining money by false pretences— H. N. McVAIN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stiff build, complexion fresh, moustache light brown, of good apoearance and ad- dress ; wearing light brown overcoat, hard felt hat. He called on plumbers and gasfitters, 4th inst., and represented that he was a traveller for a firm at Manchester, thereby obtaining £ 6 15s. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Burrow, York. PERSONS IN_ CUSTODY. ESSEX. 51. — Witham ( County). — Remanded till 24 th inst., for larceny ( bailee) — GEORGE ERNEST WALKER, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair dark, eyes hazel; dress, pilot jacket, dark cord trousers, dark cap, lace boots. He served in the Army, and has lately been travelling the country with gipsies. Information to Supt. Harrington, Witham. HAMPSHIRE. 52. — Southampton ( Borough).— Re- manded till 24th inst., for stealing ( bailee), 7th inst., a " Royal Wellington" bicycle, Garrard's fittings, free wheel, band brake, front crab brake, odd tyres, tube slightly dented close to lugs, flat handlebars, left bent, Brooks's saddle, 24 in. frame, 84 gear, \ in. pitch chain, rubber pedals, transfer on head " Bust of Shakespeare "; and 9th inst., a safety bicycle, enamelled black, flat handlebars, white grips, black tips, 28 in. wheels, £ in. pitch chain, rubber pedals, Westwood rims, Warwick tyre front wheel, 25 in. chain, transfer on head " R. MOSS, cycle dealer, Northam."— WILLIAM JACKSON, age 22, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, hair auburn, eyes hazel; dress, dark jacket, trousers with white stripes, dark worsted, double- breasted vest with white spots, black and white tie, dark cap. A bookmaker's clerk; native of Croydon. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. HERTFORDSHIRE. 53.— Hertford ( County).— Remanded, till 26th inst., for stealing £ 1 12s. 9d.— GEORGE SIMS, age 43, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, com- plexion fresh, hair and eyes dark brown; dress, black morning coat and vest, dark trousers, black cap, lace boots. Information to Supt. Shore, Hertford. SUSSEX ( East). 54.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— Committed for trial at Lewes Quarter Sessions, for stealing ( bailee) a lady's bicycle— HANNAH COLLINS, alias SIMMONS, BROWN and SMITH, age 34, height 5 ft. If in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, turning grey, eyes brown. An ironer ; native of Rye. Information to the Chief Constable, Eastbourne. WORCES TER SHIRE. bb.— Redditch ( County).— Remanded till 25th inst., charged with stealing wearing apparel. 5th inst., and 9 fowls, 13th inst.- JOHN WILSON, supposed false, age 38, height 5 ft. in., stiff build, complexion ( inclined to sallow) fresh, rather broad features, sunken cheeks, hair ( thin on top) brown, eyes grey, cut scars each side back of head, small ab- scess scars left side of jaw aud outside corner left eye, large varicose veins both legs; dress, old dark suit, silk muffler, brown cap, lace boots. States he is a ship's fireman and a native of Scarborough. Has for several years been tramping the country accom- panied by a woman, gathering rags and bones. Usually stays at common lodging houses. Information to Supt. Hayes, Redditch. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1903. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOLEN. HAMPSHIRE. 56.— Ale/ ershot { County).— 2nd or 3rd inst., a gold double- case English lever hunter watch, old and thin, Presented to Henry Wray, as a token of esteem" date ( supposed) " ( 58 or 78, Wool- wich " and other inscriptions engraved inside of case ; 1 15 ct. gold chain, fancy pattern. 5th inst., a gold keyless double- case Geneva hunter watch, glass inside of back case shewing works, " Tiffney, Geneva " on dial, crest, a " Griffin holding arrow " on outside of front case ; 1 double- case silver hunter lever watch, crest " Griffin holding arrow" on front case, maker Davis, Woolwich ; 1 18 ct. gold curb pattern Albert. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 57.— Portsmouth { Borough).— 5th inst., by housebreaking, a gold chronometer, No. 460- 13755 ; 1 lady's gold half- hunter watch, gold chain and charms attached ; 1 Geneva watch, No. 7 35- 2 ; 1 lady's gold do., No. 3472, " H. B." on back ; 1 lady's emerald ring, set round with pearls; 1 do. diamond ring, 3 large stones ; 1 do. ruby 5- stone ring ; 1 do. diamond ring, half- hoop ; 1 do. ring, large ruby set round with diamonds; 1 do., small ruby, diamonds each side ; " 1 do. sapphire ring, 5 stones ; 1 do. small half- hoop pearl ring, 1 stone missing ; 1 do. amethyst ring, 1 stone missing ; 1 do. double half- hoop diamond ring, 1 stone missing ; 1 do. large pearl ring, 5 stones ; 1 do. marquise gold ring, set 3 turquoise ; 1 fancy gold brooch, leaves ; 1 gold locket and brooch, Roman, fly thereon ; 1 thick gold chain bracelet ; 1 do., band and clasp ; 1 small gold brooch, shape of shamrock leaf; 1 do. bar with pearl in centre ; 1 gold brooch, hair in centre, row of pearls and row of turquoise round ; 1 small gold locket, with knobs round, and chain ; 1 garnet necklace and pendant, 1 bracelet to match ; 5 gold bangles; 1 gold brooch, with large amethyst, star shape ; 1 large silver chatelaine, with locket, scissors, knife, viuaigrette, medallion of " St. Michael and Dragon," tablet, pencil, & c., attached ; silver bangles ; 1 silver watch chain, Norwegian charm and bronze medal attached ; 1 do. Norwegian brooch ; 1 flat silver neck chain, with small cross ; 2 rows of large onyx beads ; 1 gold and onyx locket ; several small gold lockets ( 1 with photograph of dog therein), Russian cross at- tached, " H. B." on back ; 1 large gold Indian brooch, with lapis- lazuli and gold stone in centre ; 1 gold brooch with topaz, Greek cross shape, can be used as pendant ; 1 gold necklet, serpent's head, ruby eyes for clasp ; 1 rich gold chain bracelet, fastens by locket, set turquoise ; 1 gold pin, coral bar on top-; 1 small gold chain bracelet ; 1 gold cable chain and ring, with 3 small seals, small cross and pearl pendant; 1 gold ring, set 5 rubies, 1 chipped : ] small gold cable chain, small gold pendant with fly thereon ; 1 set onyx beads, with locket set in gold : 1 gold brooch, round, onyx in centre ; 1 antique pendant, set topaz and pearls ; 2 round gold clasps, with " M. A. B." engraved thereon ; 1 silver waistband clasp : 1 do. bracelet, broad ; 1 small dark box, inlaid with mother- o'- pearl ; several " Primrose League" decorations. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 58. — Norman Cross { County). — 12th inst., at Woodwatton, a brown cord jacket, nearly uew— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 26, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., knock kneed; dress, light cord suit, lace boots ( fronts cut). A tramping labourer. Information to Supt. Allen, Norman Cross, Peterborough. LANCASHIRE, b^.— Oldham { Borough). — 7tb inst., by housebreaking, a silver centre second stop watch, out of repair; 1 small gunmetal keyless watch; 1 Waterbury watch; 1 silver watch guard, curb pattern; 1 gold pin, snake pattern, set sardonyx; gold links and studs; 1 lady's gold guard, supposed 15 ct., ball in centre, ball with small chains as tassels at ends; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold ring, set 3 small diamonds in squares; 1 new silver ring, engraved; 1 brooch, made from fox's tooth, mounted with gold at ends; 1 silver brooch, shape of a violin; lady's gold links; 1 silver locket, oval, fancy short neck chain attached; 1 expanding gold bracelet, about 1 in. wide; 2 silver bracelets, snake pattern ; 3 sets pearl beads; 3 silver teaspoons, 1 with teeth marks therein; 3 large tablespoons, supposed silver, " H " engraved thereon; 1 sealskki purse; 1 new brown leather do., fastens with two knobs at top, contain- ing 30s., nearly all new money; and a quantity of old silver coins, damaged. Information to the Chief Constable, Olclham. LINCOLNSHIRE. 60.— Grantham ( Borough).— 3rd inst., a 9 ct. fine gold neck chain; 1 15 ct. gold locket, heart shape, set ruby in centre, pearls round; 1 miniature with 9 ct. gold rim ; 1 long 15 ct. gold watch chain with trinkets, toothpick, pencil case, cross, locket ( all 9 ct.). stone swivel; 1 diamond and sapphire brooch, 15 ct.; 1 horse- shoe and curb brooch ; 1 brooch made from medal with " Grantham Coat of Arms " thereon ; 1 long straight paste brooch ; 1 wish bone brooch ; 1 string pearl beads ; 1 pair 18 ct. gold links, " E. M." thereon ; 1 pair 9 ct. do., shape of dumb- bell ; 1 diamond and sapphire ring, claw setting; 1 single stone diamond ring, " Q" outside; 1 5 stone do., claw setting; 1 diamond and ruby ring, claw setting; 1 garnet and pearl do., gipsy setting ; 1 gold bracelet, set 5 diamonds; 1 curb do. with a half- guinea and scent amulet ( 9 or 15 ct.) attached ; 1 half curb and half plain bracelet. Information to the Chief Constable, Grantham. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 61— Newport { Borough).— Between 16th and 17th inst., by shopbreaking, a rolled gold Wal- tham lever watch, " Waltham " on dial, keyless; 3 white metal watches, " Corma " on dial; 1 white metal watch; 1 set gold plated studs and links; I white handle pocket knife; 1 blue cap, leather peak, oak leaf band, " 200 " and " Griffiths Bros." on lining of crown; 1 overcoat, blue or black, " Griffiths Bros." on hanger; 4 silk mufflers, dark fancy patterns; 15 brocaded silk squares, all cream colour; 6 small silk squares with initials thereon; 1 pair dark colour knitted gloves; 1 pair lace boots, goloshed, size 8, " Griffiths Brothers" in gold letters on tops of uppers ; all new. The thief left behind an old pair boots, a knife, razor in case, and a spanner. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, New- port. OXFORDSHIRE. 62. — Deddington ( County). — 11th inst., a brown flannel shirt with white stripes, " Hodg- kinson, Pall Mall, St. James's, C. C. D." thereon; 1 white shirt marked " C. C. D."; 1 linen apron, marked " M. J." ; 1 blue flannelette night dress with white stripes, trimmed lace. Information to Inspector Cox, Deddington. SUSSEX ( East). 63.— Hay ward's Heath ( County).— 26th ult., at Wivelsfield, a lady's small silver Geneva watch, " S. S.'' scratched on back; 1 long gold snake- pattern chain with a Kruger sixpence, gold heart set blue stone in centre, 1 gold piece, 1 gold French coin, and 1 amber letter stamp attached, and 13s. 2| d.- - Suspicion is attached to JAMES SMITH ( see Case No. 40.) He left behind a silver verge watch, hunting case, No. 62278, maker " Adams, London," scratched inside of case, Nos. 14448, 65467531281, 4376, 290, R6581, 4588 ( supposed stolen). Information to Supt. Brooman, Hayward's Heath. 64. — Hastings { Borough). — During the present month, a pearl pendant ( can be used as a brooch), star with 8 points, 5 pearls in each point, graduating from centre, 3 pearls between each point ( 1 pearl missing), single stone diamond in centre. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. 65.— Hove ( Borough).— 16th inst., a lady's gold keyless watch, open face, white dial, hair chain with charms, a gilt boot, watch key and pair of opera glasses, attached; 1 lady's key winding do., old fashioned, gold dial; 1 plain gold brooch, horse- shoe pattern; 1 small curb pattern bracelet, gold watercan charm attached; 1 gold horseshoe pattern do., cluster of pearls with diamond in centre, and safety chain attached; 1 plain gold curb pattern do., safety chain attached; 1 plain gold bangle, ' From W. H. P. to S. E. D.'' engraved inside; 1 gold neck chain, pearls at intervals of 5 of 6 in., large gold locket with 3 charms, a kitten with tur- quoise ball, spade guinea, and gold scent ball, " 1901" thereon, attached; 1 small gold ring. " Darling " in black letters thereon; 1 green enamel shamrock brooch, set brilliant in centre; 1 flat silver pencil case, " H. M." thereon.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 37 or 38, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, clean shaved; dress, dark tweed mixture overcoat, dark trousers, black hard hat. He called at houses in the neighbourhood, soliciting orders for drapery, etc. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. WORCESTERSHIRE. 66. — Worcester { City).- 10th inst., by housebreaking, a gold English lever watch, No. 4923, with inscription, " Presented by Messrs. Stringer Bros, to Henry Long, on the occasion of his marriage, Dudley, 21st March, 1871," " H. L." in old English on back; 1 lady's gold lever watch, gold dial and hands," Woodward, Worces- ter " on works, " 0. E." engraved on back; 1 do. long gold neck chain, faceted flat link pattern; 1 do. half hoop, 5- stone diamond ring, claw setting; 1 do. single stone diamond ring, gipsy setting; 1 do. gold mourning ring, inlaid black enamel, " Ann Taylor " and elate 1700 or there- abouts on same; 1 gold wedding ring, set garnet and 2 pearls, and £ 4 10s. —^ aij Information to Chief Constable Byrne, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( West Rilling). M— York ( City).— lith inst., by house- breaking, a lady's small silver Geneva watch, silver dial, glass missing, out of repair; 1 old- fashioned gold Albert, small links, plain and fancy sections; 1 copper coin with silver centre, about the size of a sixpence; 1 yellow metal brooch, fancy edge, plain raised centre; 1 old gold seal, oblong, with red stone; 1 hydro electric medical chain; 2 £ 5 Bank of England notes; 1 1887 Jubilee sixpence, and £ 13 7s. Information to the Chief Constable, York. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. STAFFORDSHIRE. 68.— Burslem ( County).— Since 12th inst., a chestnut mare, 14£ hands, blaze down face and fore feet white; and a dark brown Welsh mare, 14 hands, unshod. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. APPREHENSIONS. 69 — Gloucestershire, Gloucester ( Cuuvty).- Supervisee WILLIAM SMITH, Office No. 117- 01, Case No. 88, 19th April last, and sen- tenced, 10th inst., as William Butcher, at Central Criminal Court, to 5 years penal servitude for receiving. 70. — Monmouthshire, Newport (- Borowjr/ i).— ARTHUR TOMBS, alias LONDON, Case No. 38, 25th April, 1902. 7L — Monmouthshire, Newport (- Bonmjr/ t).— ROBERT OWEN HARRIS, Case No. 23, 23rd ult., and property recovered. 72- Norfolk, Put ham Market ( County).— WILLIAM HARDIMENT, Case No. 14,12th December last. 73- Warwickshire, Aston Manor ( Cotwty).— HERBERT BRADLEY, Case No. 15, 13th inst. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. HEREFORDSHIRE. 74— Hereford ( City).— For failure to re- port— Licence- holder JAMES SULLIVAN aim SUMNERS, Office No. 52- 03, age 40, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eye6 light hazel, scar left temple, right eyebrow, left thumb, and right wrist. Sentenced, at Hereford Assizes, 11th July, 1898, to 5 years penal servitude for arson ( buildings). Released 7th January last, on licence, which will expire 10th July next. Y 233. Has also been convicted at Whitehaven, Warring- ton, Kingston- on- Thames, Winchester, Upton- on- Severn, Oldham, and Droitwich. Classified by prison authorities as " weak- minded." Information to Chief Constable Richardson, Hereford. KENT. 1~)- Gravesend ( Borough).- YoT failure to report— Supervisee THOMAS BARRETT alias BARROW and BARRATT. and HENRY RILEY WELSH, and WEST, Office No. 3167- 01 age 39' 6 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. ' TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1903. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— height 5 ft. 2i in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, " H. W. E. W." left forearm. Sentenced at Gravesend Quarter Sessions, 25th July, 1902, to 6 months hard labour and 1 year supervision for larceny. Has also been convicted at Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, and various London police courts. Suspected of housebreaking Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Gravesend. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 76. — N Division.— 18th inst., a locket, shamrock shape; 1 thin bangle, set pearls and rubies: 1 earring, diamond shape, beaded edges; 1 oval pin, raised centre; 1 brooch, set 7 brilliants; n piece of an Albert, 10 in. long, charms attached ( all gold); 1 lady's long fine gold neckchain; 1 imitation pearl necklace, imitation brilliant clasp ; 1 gun metal watch, size of a florin; 2 London School Board medals, ' For Regular Attendance, Leonard Baseden " thereon; 1 6- chamber bulldog revolver. 77.— S Division.— hith inst., 7 knives ( 1 sdver dinner, " J. W. T." in monogram thereon, 3 dessert, silver mounted, mother- o'- pearl handles, fern on blade); 8 forks ( 1 silver pickle, 3 do. dessert, " J. W. T." in monogram thereon, 4 dessert, silver mounted, mother- o'- pearl handles, fern on prongs); 14 spoons ( 1 silver jam, 4 do. table, 4 do. dessert, monogram " J. W. T." thereon, 5 | plated tea). 78.— v Division.— 18th inst., by house-. breaking, a lady's gold ring, set 3 diamonds and 2 , sapphires; 1 gold curb bracelet, small padlock at- tached ; 1 gold fetter link Albert, seal attached; 1 lady's silver keyless watch and chain; 1 fawn colour leather purse, containing £ 1. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. PROPERTY RECOVERED. LINCOLNSHIRE. 79.— Grantham ( Borough). — Gold chain, & c.. Case No. tiO, and thief arrested. 80.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office. — Licence- holder HENRY JAMES, Office No. 3- 02. Tabular form 7th November last, and sentenced 17th inst. at North London Sessions as HENRY GEORGE to 18 months hard labour for burglary ( false key). 81.- Gloucestershire, Bristol [ City). — J. W. BENSON, Case No. 1">, 1st August, 1902. MISCELLANEOUS. HERTFORDSHIRE. 82. — Hitchln ( County). — Supposed stolen prior to December, 1902, by TWO MEN who were convicted of larceny at Hertford Assizes, 11th inst, a double- barrel breech- loading gun, No. 3991, 12 bore, hammerless top lever, makers, " E. & G. Higham, 9, Ranelagh, Liverpool," piece of metal on stock at grip. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Reynolds, Hitchin. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending February 14th, 1903, 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. 3572— 02 ANDREWS, FREDK. 1680— 01 BLACKMORE, HENRY 31814 BRADSHAW, GEORGE 709— 02 1985— 02 3661— 99 47818 3577— 02 SMS— 99 3279— 02 990— 02 3084— 02 2313— 02 261— 00 BRYAN. GEORGE COLLINS, THOMAS DALEY. JAMES DELANEY, FREDERICK DONOVAN, JOHN DURBANT, WILLIAM EASTBERG. PETER FULLER. WILLIAM GAU. LEWIS VICTOR GRAHAM, EDWARD GRAHAM. JOHN 2066— 01 3101— 02 GREGORY, JAMES GRIFFITHS, THOMAS 3211— 01 GURNEY, VICTOR 2810— 02 3356— 01 HOWARD, SIDNEY LACEY, RALPH 1016— 00 LEE, CHARLES 2056— 02 LYSTER, GEORGE 3044— 02 MALIN, PERCY 45671 NYE, JOSEPH 2948— 02 POOLE, JOSEPH 2482— 02 PORTLEY, WILLIAM 2727— 02 PRICE, HENRY 281— 02 REYNOLDS, RICHARD 1975— 00 SAUNDERS, FREDK. 1327— 99 SAUNDERS, GEO. C. 2991— 98 SMITH, CHARLES 3161— 98 SMITH, HENRY 2361— 02 SMITH, WILLIAM 117— 01 SMITH, WILLIAM 2503— 01 SPENCER, ALBERT 3020— 01 STOCK DALE, HENRY J 527— 01 SULLIVAN. JAMES 673— 99 THOMAS, THOMAS 2719— 00 WALLACE, ROBERT 2721— 02 WEST, CHARLES 1021— 01 WILLIAMS, THOMAS 8- 96 WILSON. EDWARD 1081— 02 WILSON, FREDERICK 999— 02 WftlGHT, THOMAS Larceny Contravention of Merchant Shipping Act ( S. 539) Burglary Shopbreaking Housebreaking P. of C. Act Larceny ( beer- house) p. of C. Act P. of C. Act Larceny ( dwell- ing house) Unlawful poss. Failing to report Attd. lar.( per.)& P. of C. Act Possng. house- brking impls. by night Unlawful poss. Failing to report Disorderly con- duct, 4 c. Shopbreaking Larceny ( goods exposed) Poss. hou. sebkg. implements by night Stealg. cash box Larceny ( from schoolhouse) Larcenv Failing to report Burglary Stealg. chest of tea from van P. of C. Act Larceny Larcer, y (. ship) Drunk, & c. Larceny ( per. l Attd. lar. ( per.) k P. of C. Act Receiving horse, harness, & c. P. of C. Act Larceny Burglary Sus. per eon Larceny ( per.) Larceny ( goods exposed) Attd. lar. ( per.) and P. of C. Act Frequenting Forging . V utter- ing order for goods Robbery with violence Same Name Same Name ALFRED ARISS JAMES LYNCH Same Name JAMES DALY FREDERICK MATTHEWS Same Name Same Name PETER OSTBERG Same Name LOUIS VICTOR BEAUREGARD EDWARD SEYMOUR GEORGE GRAHAM Same Name Same Name Same Name GEORGE MOORE GEORGE TAYLOR CHARLES LETCH WALTER MORRIS PERCY MALINS FREDK. BALDOCK Same Name WILLIAM FURNESS Same Name GEORGE SMALLEY THOMAS JONES GEORGE CONROY HENRY EVERETT EDWARD THOMPSON Same Name WILLIAM BUTCHER ALBERT JACKSON Same Name Bame Name Same Name CHARLES ROBERT HOWARD HENRY WEST THOMAS ANSON JOHN SMITH Same Name Same Name 6 months h. l. 1 monlti h. l. in dfaul t of pay- ing £ 5 fine k 2s. costs 3 years p. s. 3 years p. s. 21 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 3} yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 1 month h. l. 2 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 21 months h. l. 7 weeks h. l. 1 year h. l. 10s. k costs or 14 days h. l. 3 years p. s. 6 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 21 months h. l. 3 months h. l. Cautioned 18 months h. l. 21 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 15 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 5s. or 5 days h. l. 3 years p. s. 6 months h. l. 5 years p. s. 12 months h. l. 9 months h. l. 15 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 14 days b. l. 12 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 15 months h. l. & 2 yrs. supn. 5 years p. s. 6th Feb., Woolwich P. Ct. 6th Feb., Greenwich P. Ct. 11th Feb., C. C. Ct. 11th Feb., S. L. Sess. 5th Feb., N. L. Sess. 13th Feb., Clerkenwell P. Ct. 6th Feb., West Ham Boro' Sess. 14th Feb., Lambeth P. Ct. 7th Feb.. S. W. P. Ct. 11th Feb., S. L. Sess. 10th Feb., S. W. P. Ct. 7th Feb., Westminster P. Ct. 10th Feb., Worship St. P. Ct. 11th Feb., S. L. Sess. 10th Feb., Thames I*. Ct. 9th Feb., Westminster 1'. . Ct. 5th Feb., Tottenham P. Sess 11th Feb., C. C. Ct. 11th Feb., 8. L. Sess. 6th Feb., West Ham Boro' Sess. 31st Jan., Kingston County Bench 11th Feb., S. L. Sess. 9 June, 1902, Guildhall P. Ct. 10th Feb., Woolwich P. Ct. Uth Feb., S. L. Sess. 11th Feb., S. L. Sess. 3rd Feb., Lambeth P. Ct. 11th Feb., S. L. Sess. 12th Feb., S. L. Sess. 10th Feb., Thames P. Ct. 9th Feb., C. C. Ct. 13th Feb., Worship St. P. Ct. 10th Feb., C. C. Ct. 9th Feb., Westminster P. Ct. 6th Feb., West Ham Boro' Known to P. C. Wilkinson, 396R ; also to P. S. Ryde, 91R. Known to Insp. Reed, C. I. D., TA ; also to Insp. ( 3rd) Freshwater, C. I. D., TA. Known to P. C. Hall, C. I. D., N; also to P. C. Wollard, C. I. D., R. Known to P. S. Sergeant, C. I. D., R ; also to P. C. Gall, 264R. Known to P. C. Bowden, C. I. D., C. Known to P. C. Trott, HOG : also to P. C. Whiley, 29."- E. Known to P. C. Maine, 659K. Known to P. C. Crabb, 158P; also to P. C. Thompson, C. I. D., P. Known to P. C. Stevens, lo6V ; also to P. S. Gilbert, 31V. Known to P. C. Barnard, 175L ; also to P. S. Waters, C. I. D., L. Known to P. C. Pilfold, 39VR : also to P. S. Grumbridge, C. I. D., V. Known to P. S. Yeo, C. I. D., F : also to Insp. Knell, C. I. D., F. Known to P. S. Pride, C. I. D., G. Known to P. C. Charles, 147P : also to P. C. Clements, 986 ( City of London). Known to P. S. Richardson, 1611. Known to P. S. Watts, C I. D., A : also to P. S. Burch, C. O., C. I. D. Known to P. C. Shears, 253N. IvnowD to P. C. Lintott, 357N : also to P. S. Tobutt, ( ID., N. Known to P. C. Hewitt, 261M ; also to P. S. Neil, C. I. D., M. Known to P. C. Kersey. 532K ; also to P. C. Martin, 151K. 11th Feb., S. L. Sess. 10th Feb., Worship St. P. Ct. 9th Feb., Lambeth P Ct. 28th Jan., Stratford I\ Sess. 11th Feb., Worship St P. Ct. 13th Feb , Salford P. Ct. 9th Feb., C. C. Ct. 9th Feb., C. C. Ct. Known to P. C. Silver, 33WR: also to P. C. Hunt, C. I. D., W. Known to P. S. Herringshaw, II. Known to P. S. Ebbage, C. I. D, W; also to P. S. Smith, C'. I. D., M. Known to P. C. Smith, 271M : also to P. S. Wensley. C. I. D., H. Known to P. S. Holford, C. I. D., 1'; also to Insp. Kyd, C. I. D., G. Known to P. S. Monahan, C. I. D., M: also to P. S. Pusey, C. I. D.. M. Known to P. S. Judge, 33WDD : also to P. C. Aloe, WDD. Known to P. S. Vaughan, 2911; also to P. S. Hancock, C. I. D., R. Known to P. S. Brown, 4J. Known to P. C. Hall, C. I. D., G ; also to P. S. Gould, C. I. D., H. Known to P. C. Carse, 157B ; also to P. C. Hancorn, 83B. Known to P. C. Gore, 717K ; also to P. C. Collins, 590K. Known to P. S. Hawkins, C. I. D., W; also to P. C. Rich, 236C. Known to P. C. Reynolds, 277G : also to P. S. Pride, C. I. I)., G. Known to P. C. Trincler, 326P. Known to P. C. Young, 607K. Known to P. C. Hall, C. I. D., G : also P. C. Kenward, C. I. D,. G. Known to P. C, Pittaway, C. I. D,, X ; also to P. S. Burrell, C. I. D., X. Known to P. O. White, 616Y ; also to P. C. Bloomfield, 471Y. JT/ ONDON : PHIMTID FOR BLF MAJRITT •„ STATIOXKRY OFFICE BY J. J. KKUIIKK 4 Co., LIMITED, 99, VICTORIA STRKKT, S. W.; 33, Ki* a WILLIAM STBIET, E. C.; AND MARSHALSEA WORKS, S. E. 55606