PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY; NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MARCH B, 1903. VOL. XX., No. 2002. E GXJL l 2. 3. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZBTTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. Particula s concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 6. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, 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' 1 charge will range from 5s. to 10s. A remittance of 5s. should be made in the first instance for cost of en- graving sketches. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and if the name of such person is required to be, inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 6. ( SLTIONS. 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 arc 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. hi 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 su « h 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 can 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. SPECIAL NOTICE. The following is a copy of the order which governs the circulation, by the Metropolitan Police, of advertisements, or reward bills, for the discovery of property or the detection of crime. The Editor inserts it, in hope of preventing delays which some- times occur in publishing such notices, on account of their not being in accordance with the regula- tions in force in the Metropolis :— 1 . Printed hand- bills, or other advertisements, offering a reward for the discovery ot property or the detection of crime, whether printed and issued by the Metropolitan Police, or distributed and exhibited, with the sanction of the Commis- sioners, on the application of private persons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points :— ( a) The amount o£ the reward, ( i) The conditions on which it is payable, ( e) The name and address of the person by whom it will be paid. ( d) The name and address of the printer must appear thereon. 2. No expression must be used in such an advertisement in relation lo property stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holdinu out any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the offender being brought to trial, or - without enquiry. Attention is particularlydirected to the conditions ( a) to ( d), clause 1, as Police Notices are constantly being received by the Metropolitan Police in which the conditions mentioned have not been complied with, especially those marked ( a) and ( c). Such notices are not distributed. NOTE.— There are 190 Stations of the Metro- politan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. The following specimens of bills are inserted for guidance :— £ 5 REWARD. LOST. 17th December, 1899, at Victoria Street, Westminster, A GOLD LEVER WATCH, No. 54963, " J. S." in monogram on back. Information to Mr. John Smith, 500, Victoria Street, West- minster, by whom the above reward will be paid for the recovery of the watch. [ Insert name and address of the Printer.] £ 50 REWARD. STOLE N. 17th December, 1899, JEWELLERY as follows: [ Give full and accurate description.] The above reward will be paid by Mr, John Smith, 500. Victoria Street, Westminster, to any person giving such infor- mation as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and recovery o£ the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W,, or to any Police Station. [ Insert name and address of the Printer.] It is to be specially noted that all printed Hills or Circulars forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office for posting or dis- tribution, whether offering rewards or otherwise, should have the Printer's name and address thereon, as required by the Act 32 and 33 Vic., cap. 24 ( see second Schedule re- enacting Sep. i of 2 und 3 Vic., cap. 12). APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1. — B Division. — For stealing £ 375 — WILLY STEINECKK, age 28, height 6 ft., complexion fair, hair, beard ( short and pointed) and moustache ( turned up at ends) light, eyes blue, speaks English fluently, of smart appear- ance ; dress, black frock coat and vest, dark tweed trousers, high silk hat. A native of Cassel, Germany. Absconded 21st ult. Was accom- panied by his wife, age 22, height 5 ft! 1 or 2 in., complexion pale, hair ( worn over forehead) black ; dress, blue skirt, scalloped edges, brown felt hat ; and a child, age 12 months. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 2.— K Division,— For larceny ( s° rvant)— HAROLD PRE-> TON YORES, age 21, height 5 ft. 7\ in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey, scar on left little finger ; dress, grey Norfolk suit, grey cap, brown stockings and boots. Warrant issued. 3.— L Division.— For obtaining money by false pretences— HORACE . JONES, alias HAC- KETT and E. SIRED, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, very plau- sible manner ; dress, dark jacket suit, black hard felt hat. A waste paper dealer. He represented to persons in the provinces that be could supply them with a quantity of old magazines, obtained payment for same, but failed to forward the goods. Warrant issued. 1.— N Division.— For stealing ( bailee) a diamond ring— EDWARD ATTWELL, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, grey tweed suit, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. 5.— R Division. — For obtaining lis. by false pretences— G. F. SCOVELL, age 3), height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue ; wearing dark clothes. A clerk ; native of Coventry. He called oil clergymen, represented himself as an Inland Revenue Officer at Coventry, and obtained money by stating that he had lost his railway ticket. Warrant issued. 6.— H Division.— For embezzling 2s. 4d. and other sums to the amount of £ 20— HARRY WATERS, age 21, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue-; dress, grey tweed suit, hard felt hat, lace boots. A milk carrier ; native of Winterbourne Stoke, Wilts. Warrant issued. l.— T Division.— For stealing, 16th ult., 13 books from railway bookstall — GEORGE HENRY WILSON, alias GEORGE THOMAS WILSON, EDWARD PESKETT, CHARLES STIRLING, EDWARD KESTERTON, and FREDERICK SIMMONDS, Office No. 1488- 99, age 48, height 5 ft. 3j in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers and moustache dark brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, mole right cheek, 2 moles between 3rd and 4th left fingers, 5 flesh lumps back of neck ; dress, long black overcoat, dark trousers, black hard felt hat ( flat top), and Blucher boots. Has been convicted at Man- chester, Cheltenham, Winchester, Warwick, Reading, Nottingham, Preston, Guildford, Bath, and other places. Photograph appears in ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR No. 18, Series 67. Warrant issued. 8.— X Division.— For assault and stealing a purse containing 5s. 4d.— Expiree ARTHUR ATKINSON, alias DANIEL DONOVAN, Office No. 3266- 00, age 28, height 5 ft. 3£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel," I. L. C. I. A. C.," and " I LOVE ANNIE," left, and " M. B." right forearm ; dress, dark clothes, grey tweed cap, blue and white spotted muffler, lace boots. A flower seller. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANGLESEY. 9 — Holyhead ( County).— For fraudulently converting £ 270 to his own use. 13th ult., on H. M. S. " Resolution "— JAMES NEVIL USHER, age 38, heirhfc 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion sallow, hair ( inclined to curl), moustache ( curly) and eyes dark, rather nervous, slightly knock- kneed; dress, blue serge suit ( much worn). Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Holyhead. CA MB RIDGES HIRE. 10— Cambridge ( Borough).— For obtain- ing 4s. 9d. by false pretences, 2nd inst.— A MAN, who gave the name of G. THOMAS, age 40 to 15, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion sallow, slight moustache, left leg shorter than right, bends left knee inwards when walking, very talkative ; dress, dark grey mixture morning coat and trousers, new light check tie, cap. Absconded 2nd inst. Supposed accompanied by a woman, age about 35 ; dress, black skirt, fawn colour coat, black sailor hat; and a girl, age about 18 months, wearing red cloak and hat. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. CARNA R VONSHIRE. 1L— Conway ( County).— For obtaining 30s. by false pretences, 24th ult.— A. C. HEMMINGS ( supposed false), age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., high shoulders, complexion auburn, oval 6 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1903. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— face, hair dark brown, moustache light, eyes brown ; dress, dark blue lounge suit, dark and white striped tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots. He represented himself as a civil engineer, and stated that he had recently returned from South Africa. He called upon a house agent at Llandudno, agreed to rent a house, and obtained the above amount by a worthless cheque made payable to self, for £ 4, at the Metropolitan Bank, which was returned marked " no account." Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rees, Conway. DERBYSHIRE. 12.— Chesterfield { County). — For non- payment of maintenance arrears — EDWARD MAYNELL CLAY, age 64, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair brown, wears a wig on top hair of which is of rather different colour to his own, full beard and moustache, turning grey, eyes blue. A retired electrical engineer; native of Draycott, Derby. Warrant issued. 13.— Chesterfield { County).— For non- payment of maintenance arrears— CHARLES EDWARD BIDDLE, age 27, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue, lump and cut scars on left side of forehead, left leg bent; dress, blue serge suit, cardigan jacket, light tie with dark spots or a dark blue tie with white spots. A collier ; native of Bumble Hole, Dudley. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Faulkner, County Police Office, Chesterfield. DURHAM. 14.— Darlington { County). — For failure to report— Licence- holder THOMAS MORAN, alio* JOHN ROONEY and THOMAS MARRIN, MARRON, MALONEY, MORRISON, RILEY and BROWN, Office No. 2713- 02, age 70, height 5 ft. 2f in., complexion fresh, hair grey ( thin on top), eyes blue, bracelet each wrist, ring on each left and on 2nd and 4th right fingers, two large scars left of forehead, one on bridge of nose, which has been broken; inner angle left eyelid deformed. Sentenced, at Northallerton Sessions, 5th July, 1900, to 3 years penal servitude for receiving stolen property. Licenced 6th October last. M a 142. Has also been convicted at most of the Northern towns. Information to Supt. Davison, Darlington. 15 — South Shields { Borough). — For bigamy— JOHN WILLIAM CRABTREE, age about 41, height about 5 ft. 5 in., bow- legged, complexion and moustache dark, small tuft of beard on chin, boil scar right jaw ; dress, dark suit, silk hat. A dyer; recently employed as a life insurance agent. Is well known in Brad- ford and Leeds. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, South Shields. ESSEX. 16.— Epping { County).— For obtaining by false pretences, 20th ult., at Chipping Ongar, a pair of boots, size 8, marked " 10s. 6d."; 1 do., size 9, marked " 8s. lid."; 3 pairs girls' boots, sizes 11,12, and 13 ( 1 pair button, marked " 5s. 6d."; 1 pair lace, marked " 4s. lid." ; 1 do., marked " 3s. 7d.")— A MAN, age 36 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in,, hair and moustache dark, carried one arm in a sling ; wearing light dust coat and cap. Appearance of a mechanic. He called at a boot shop and produced a letter purporting to have come from a vicar, requesting that boots may be sent to him by bearer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Epping, or to Inspector Burrell, Ongar. 17.— Romford { County). — For failing to appear to a summons for wilful damage— GEORGE SMITH, age about 22, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fair, hair and moustache light; dress, dark overcoat, light trousers, coloured neckerchief, check cap. He travels the country in an old van, " S. Smith " thereon, accompanied by a woman, age 61, an elderly man, and several children.— HENRY SMITH, age about 32, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion, hair and slight moustache dark; dress, long dark overcoat, brown trousers, old neckerchief and cap, lace boots; travels the country in a covered van, top painted chocolate colour, body green, " S. Smith " thereon. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Creasy, Romford. A. DOUGLAS, age about 40, slight build, com- plexion and hair ( turning grey) dark. She poses as an invalid, stays at hotels and boarding houses, and endeavours to make the acquaintance of Anglo- Indians, especially those visiting this country from Calcutta. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. HER TFORDSHIRE. 19.— Ware { County).— For stealing from his lodgings at High Cross, 21st ult., a nearly new cotton shirt with blue lines forming squares; 1 blue serge cap; and 3s. 2d.— A MAN, age 28 to 30, height about 5 ft. 7 in., stiff build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown; dress, light tweed jacket and cap, cord trousers, lace boots. A farm labourer; is believed to have served in the Army. A Scotchman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Duke, Ware. LANCASHIRE. 20.— Roohdale { Borough).— For embezzle- ment— WILLIAM J. PARRY, age 40, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion [ fresh, hair light brown, moustache ( thin) sandy, eyes brown, narrow features, of good address ; dress, navy blue jacket suit, light overcoat, black hat. A printer's clerk ; supposed a native of Manchester. Absconded 17th January last. Warrant issued 21.— Rochdale { Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences— WALTER TAYLOR, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar over right eye, fore- head and top of left shoulder, birthmark left elbow and below right knee. A private of the Royal Irish Rifles ; wearing plain clothes. Native of Rochdale. Warrant issued. 22.— Rochdale { Borough).— For attempting to carnally know a girl under 13 years of age, and cruelty to a child— BAMFORD STOTT, age 34, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, cut mark right wrist, white dot on both forearms. A butcher ; native of Rochdale. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Barry, Rochdale. PERTHSHIRE. 23. — Perth { County). — For failing to surrender to his bail, 23rd ult., for forgery and fraud, at Scone, 26th November, 1902— COLIN CRUICKSHANK BROWN, age 41, height 5 ft 8 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair ( thin oil top) dark, moustache ( usually waxed at ends) dark brown, eyes grey; wearing dark clothes, black felt hat. A book canvasser and clerk; native of Scone. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Macpherson, Perth. HAMPSHIRE. 18.— Portsmouth { Borough).— For obtain- ing £ 25 by false pretences, 25th February, 1902— 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 24.— Lichfield { County).— For stealing, 28th January last, a saddle and fittings ( recovered)— WILLIAM WALLACE VEST, age24, height 5 ft. 6| in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar right knee cap, nail of third left finger injured ; dress, dark suit, white silk muffler, black and white check cap, military boots ( altered to pointed toes). A native of London. Is a deserter from the South Staffordshire Regiment. Has in his possession the South Africa War medal. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barrett, Lichfield. 25.— Wolverhampton { Borough). — For obtaining money by fraud, 17th ult.— N. LAN- DAUK, a German Jew, age about 23, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, complexion sallow, round face, hair light, clean shaved; wearing brown overcoat, black hard hat, lace boots. He calls upon ministers, & c., representing that he is a missionary. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Burnett, Chief Con- stable, Wolverhampton. SUSSEX ( East). 26.— Hastings { Borough).— On commitment warrant for non- payment of £ 2 16s. district rate and costs— JOHN PRUCE, age about 38, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache reddish, rather small eyes, walks badly; dress, light pepper and salt colour suit, skull cap. A harness maker. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WARWICKSHIRE. 27.— Birmingham { City).— For obtaining jewellery by false pretences— JOHN HAROLD PHILLIPS, age 24, height 5 ft, 6 or 7 in., com- plexion fresh, round face, hair light, eyes blue ; dress, dark lounge suit, dark overcoat, black hard felt hat. A clerk ; native of West Bromwich. Is a good athlete, frequents race meetings, football and boxing matches. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Rafter, Bir- mingham. 28. — Coventry { City). — For unlawful wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm — VINCENZO CIRQUA, an Italian, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., square shoulders, com- plexion fresh, high cheek bones, hair brown, slight moustache. An organ grinder and ice cream vendor. Warrant issued. 29.— Coventry { City).— For attempting to obtain £ 4,000 by false representations— EDGAR STANLEY AULTON, age about 32, height 6 ft., weight 20 stones, complexion fresh, hair light brown, may be growing a moustache and beard, sometimes wears a shade over left eye. Is fond of horse racing and billiards. A solicitor; believed a native of Derby. May practice as a veterinary surgeon. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Charsley, Coventry. WILTSHIRE. 30.— Swindon { County).— For being con- cerned with JOHN BAKER, alias SIDNEY GROVES and BRISTOL SID ( in custody) for stealing ( by trick) a cheque for £ 23 12s., and obtaining £ 17 10s. by fraud— TOM TAYLOR, age about 45, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, com- plexion fresh, moustache light brown, curled at ends; wearing short black overcoat, motor cap; carried a thick bamboo stick.— A MAN, age 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., inclined to be stout, slight moustache brown ; usually wears a brown over- coat.— BILL TOMPKINS, age 40 to 50, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion dark, hair turning grey, clean shaved. Low horse dealers. One of the above men offered a horse for sale for a certain sum; a confederate then offered to repurchase same for a larger sum, at the same time showing a ( juantity of gold ; the dupe then gave the former a cheque, which lie afterwards cashed. They then absconded, leaving behind an old horse of little value. Baker has been previously con- victed at Bristol, January, 1894, and at Norwich, June, 1902, of conspiracy. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. WORC ES TERSHIRE. 31. — Redditch { County).— For obtaining a ham by false pretences, 16th ult.— FRANK EDKINS, age 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache light, eyes grey; dress, dark jacket and vest, grey breeches and leggings, light cap. A groom or farm labourer; native of Studley, Warwickshire. He left Studley 24th ult,, stating he was going to enlist. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hayes, Redditch. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 32. — Scarborough { Borough).— For larceny-- ARTHUR WILLIAMS, alias GEORDIE, age 26, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, slight moustache, " F. H. C." anchor, cross, and heart right forearm; dress, dark suit, white jersey. A rag gatherer; sometimes hawks songs. Stays at common lodging houses. Native of Newcastle- on- Tyne. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Basham, Scar- borough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 3' i-— Knaresborough { County).— CHARLES PEARCE, alias PRESTON, & c., Case No. 34, 27th ult. Warrant withdrawn. 3±— Barnsley { Borough).— For stealing a quantity of timber— MORRIS FEELDMAN, age about 32, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion swarthy, hair dark, knock- kneed, flat feet, stoops slightly; dress, dark suit, black overcoat, black bowler hat, brown leather leggings, lace boots. A cabinet maker; absconded 26th ult. Is said to be well known at Sheffield and Liverpool. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Barnsley. FRIDAY, M A H O H 13, 1 9 0 3 . T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 35. — p Division. — For attempting to carnally know a girl under 13 years of a<* e— HENRY JOHN MILTON, alias JOHN MILTON, age 27 ( looks older), height 5 ft. in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, dot in blue ink " right forearm ; wearing brown overcoat, A jobbing gardener ; native of black hard hat. Upper Norwood. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 36.— Portrait, and specimen of handwriting of MAURICE DE BOSDARI, alias COUNT Di£ BOSDARI. an Italian, whose apprehension is sought for forgery to a large amount, age 45, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair and moustache light, takes short quick steps, • can speak several languages ; usually wears a silk hat. A collector of curios; late of Hay Hill, Dover Street, Piccadilly. Is well known to high class curio and art dealers ; absconded 2nd February, 1903. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 37.— F Division.— Remanded till 9th inst. for uttering a worthless cheque, thereby obtaining £ 8— MARGARET HANSON, alias MARGARET MULLINS, age 29, height 5 ft. 9J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, 2 moies on left and 1 on right cheek; dress, black double- breasted jacket, tight fitting, yellow nun's veiling blouse, flowers thereon, black skirt, black straw hat trimmed black satin ribbon, shoes with 2 straps. A native of Ireland. States she is a lady's maid. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. Aylesbury ( County).— Sentenced, 2nd inst., to 1 month imprisonment, for being found on enclosed premises for an unlawful purpose.— JAMES WILSON ( supposed false), age 39, looks older, height 5 ft. in. complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, nose has been broken and inclines to right; dress, black jacket and vest, grey trousers, with small blue stripe, blue overcoat, velvet collar, black- hard felt hat, grey woollen scarf, old side spring boots. States he is a native of Birmingham, and that he is a professional billiard player, recently returned from Australia. Supposed wanted else- where. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Pitson, Aylesbury. ESSEX. 39. — Braintree ( County). — Sentenced, 24th ult., at Halstead Petty Sessions to one month imprisonment, for larceny ( shop) — HENRY DEW, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, prominent ears; dress, drab- colour coat, dark tweed jacket, cord trousers, light tweed cap, lace boots. A painter; states he is a native of Ilford. Supposed previously con- victed of burglary and larceny. Information to Supt. Terry, Braintree. GLA MORGA NSHIRE. M.— Merthyr Tydfil ( Comity). — Com- mitted for trial at Glamorgan Assizes, 16th inst., charged with having in his possession house- breaking implements — LOUIS CALEB, or KARPH. height 5 ft. in., complexion sallow, hair black, eyes brown, scar over right eyebrow, boil mark back of head. A tailor's presser; native of Warsaw. States he has been in this country about 18 months, and until about a month ago he was employed at Lower Chapman Street, Commercial Road, London. Information to Supt. Townsend, Merthyr Tydfil. HER TFORDSHIRE. 41.— Hitchin ( County).— Committed fc* trial at next Hertford Assizes for breaking into the Salvation Armv Barracks, 19ch ult., and stealing £ 1 4s.— HENRY JOHNSON THOMPSON, age 26, height 5 ft. 9£ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes brown, wears glasses and small gold wire earrings, several front upper teeth deficient, wearing old dark clothes, hard felt hat. A native of Tillicoultry, Clackmannan. Information to Deputy- Chief Constable Rey- nolds, Hitchin. SUFFOLK ( East). 42.— Framlingham ( County)— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, charged with larceny ( lodgings)— ARTHUR HILL CALVERT, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown. A tramping tailor. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Lingley, Framlingham. WESTMORLAND. M.— Appleby ( County).— Remanded till 9th inst. for office breaking— TOM ROBERTS, age 32, height 5 ft. 9£ in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light, eyes blue, cross tattooed right forearm, " Faith, Hope, and Charity, 5 L.," harp and shamrock left forearm. Of smart appearance. A native of Richmond, Surrey. Has served in the 5th Lancers. States he has been employed with horse dealers at Regent's Park, London, with the London Omnibus Company, at an ironworks, Ebbw Vale, Monmouth, and on public works. Information to Supt. Johnstone, Appleby. 6 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1903. PERSONS IN CUSTODY ( continued)— WO ROES TERSHIRE. 44.— Redditch ( County). — Committed for trial at Worcester Sessions, 6th prox., for stealing fowls and wearing apparel — JOHN WILSON ( supposed false), age 38, height f> ft. in., Btiff build, complexion ( inclined to sallow) fresh, broad features, sunken cheeks, hair ( thin on top) and slight moustache brown, eyes grey, cut scars back of head, small abscess scars lett side of jaw , and outer corner of left eye, large varicose veins both legs; dress, old dark suit, silk mutller, brown tweed cap, old lace boots. States he is a ship's fireman, and a native of Scarborough ; also that he has been employed on boats plying between various seaports in England and New York. Has been tramping the country, accompanied by a woman, leathering rags and bones, sometimes working on farms; stayed at common lodging houses. Information to Supt. Hayes, Redditch. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 15.— 0 Division. — 27th ult., by shop- breaking, 53 gold rings, ruby and diamond, and sapphire and diamond; 51 do., set diamonds; 34 do., diamond and pearl ; 31 do., single stone diamond; 27 do., snake, set gems; 37 do., opal and diamonds; 11 do., emerald and diamond; 6- 1 do., signets, all various carats; 40 22 ct. gold wedding rings; 56 pairs links, 15 and 18 ct., various shapes: 5 pairs diamond earrings; 12 diamond pins and studs combined ; 37 9, 15 and 18 ct. gold Alberts; 15 9 and 18 ct. gold match- boxes and sovereiga purses ; 9 gold cigar cutters ; 6 bracelets, set precious stones; 3 necklets, diamond, pearl, opal and turquoise ; 37 brooches, set various stones ; 10 fusee boxes, all have Nos. and one or more of the following letters scratched thereon :" KLMNOPQRST and X." 46.— N Division.— 18th ult., by burglary, a silver sauce bowl, shell pattern, monogram " E. S. R." thereon, filigree work at top, stands on 3 feet, old English " F. and W. S." on bottom; 5 silver serviette rings ( 1 stamped " W. T."; 1 " Mother"; 1 " Winnie, from Grandma, Feb. 3rd 1 " E. L. C." 1 " Doris"); 4 gold- plated salt spoons, cockle- shell pattern; 2 microscopic eye- glasses; 1 object glass; about 90 cigars, some labelled " J. S. Murias, Y. C. A. Habana "; 1 dark grey overcoat, lined green Italian cloth ; 1 black bowler beaver hat, long nap, " City of Cork Hat Co." stamped inside. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. DERBYSHIRE. Vi.— Eckington ( County).— 24th ult., at Whitweli, a safety bicycle, " The Hazlewood," " No. 5059," stamped on bottom of front head, straight handle bars, I in., right handle crushed or beat, 1 in. stem with forward lug, 24 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, Dunlop pneumatic tyres, black enamelled with Coronation red lines, Westwood rims, 4 in. divided rubber pedals, 7 in. cranks, 74 in. gear. New Departure hub, back pedalling brake, £ in. pitch roller chain, celluloid handles, white centres, black tips, mudguards, steering lock, fitted throughout with " The Hazlewood" fittings, transfer " ' 1 he Hazlewood " on seat tube and front head. " Sold by E. Bland, Worksop " st tmped on top tube near handle bare. Information to Sopt. Andrews, Eckington. DEVONSHIRE. £ 20 REWARD. 48.— Exeter ( City).— Between 18th and 19th nit., by burglary, 4 gold watches ( 1 18 ct. chrono- graph," Coe, Teignmouth," on worksanddial; 1 do., open face lever, white dial, cracked, seconds hands left side, by Hunt & Roskell; 2 9 ct. metal domes, open face) ; 12 ladies' gold watches ( 2 18 ct. demi- hunter Genevas; 1 14ct. do.; 6 do., keyless, metal domes ; I 18 ct. open face, keyless, white dial; 2 do., metal domes) ; 15 Alberts ( 1 15 ct. gold Albert, fancy fetter link; 1 heavy 18 ct. fetter link, not hall marked ; 1 15 ct. open curb double Albert; 1 18 ct. open curb, about 2 ozs., and 11 others) ; 3 gold guards ( 1 15 ct., snake pattern ; 1 9 ct. do.; 1 9 ct., round links); 3 bracelets ( 1 diamond, 9 stones; 1 do., 7 stones; 1 do., sapphireandchryo- baryl) ; 7 9 ct. wedding rings ; 7 do., keepers ; 30 fancy rings, various patterns ; 3 18 ct. diamond rings, single stones ; 1 double- headed snake ring ; 2 large diamonds ; 1 antique do., marquise shape, ivory painted centre; 12 9 ct. fancy rings, set pearl and turquoise, and about 30 others ( old); 1 pearl horse shoe pin, large pearl surrounded with diamonds; 1 diamond crescent pin ; 20goldstuds ( 1 Hit of three, pearl in centre ; 1 do., with coral: 3 onyx, and 11 others); 1 pair earrings, set crystal; 1 do., rose diamonds, and .12 others ; 1 seal, 18 ct. ribbed mount, crystal stone ; 1 9 ct. do., large plain, arched, coat of arms engraved on bloodstone ; 1 18 ct. do., ribbed, red stone ; 1 engraved " Deer- hound on antlers of stag"; about 12 lockets and pendants, 7 or S patterns ; 8 Kruger sovereigns ; 4 crown guineas; 2 Napoleons; 1 William IY. £ 2 piece : 15 George and William sovereigns ; I 7s. piece and 2 J- guineas George I. and III.; 9 or 10 silver lever watches, marked with either of the following letters " BI0JHTNRML" — Suspicion is attached to THREE MEN, 1st, age about 30, height 5 fr. 7 or 8 in., moustache dark; 2nd, age about 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., supposed dark moustache; 3rd, age about 26, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., moustache light brown, all wearing dark overcoats, hard hats. They booked to Waterloo, 19th inst., but left the train at Templecombe. Had in their possession a small black bag. The above reward will be paid by Messrs. Brooking A Son, Pawnbrokers, Gandy Street, Exeter, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the pro- perty, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to Chief Constable Williams, Court House, Exeter. DORSETSHIRE. 49.— Weymouth ( Borough).— Between 27th and 28th ult., by shopbreaking, a gold semi- hunter keyless watch, plain case, No. 111090; 1 do., en- graved, 111091: 1 do., enamel dial, metal dome, 61460; 1 do., semi- hunter, keyless, 2304; ldo.. china dial, fancy hands, 16289 ; 1 do., lever, open face, 13633; 1 do., lever, open face, enamelled dial, 1719; 7 open face lever watches, gold dial, Nos. 30825, 44651, 22615, 1794, 33715, 1729, 30O32; 9 gold Geneva do., gold dial. Nos. 25095, 60120, 43244, 115151,115156,14655, 25093, 36841, 29650; 1 gold keyless Geneva, gold dial, No. 16290 ; 2 do., open face, Nos. 3969 and 95558 ; 9 gold English levers, open face, Nos. 569, 216, 741, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1009, 1593 ( all ladies' watches), numbers scratched inside of watches are prefaced by letter " W."; 130 gem rings ( including 1 3 stone diamond ring. No. 729 ; 1 5 stone diamond and ruby, 727; 1 square of pearls, diamond centre, sapphire shoulders, 726 ; 1 pea pod, 3 sapphires, 2 diamonds, 725 ; 1 leaf of sapphires and 2 diamonds. 724 ; 1 3 sapphires and 2 dia- monds, 714; 1 5 stone opal, 715; 1 3 sapphires and 4 diamonds, 716 ; 1 buckle with 2 diamonds, 718; 1 single diamond, 721: 1 single diamond, 722 : 1 1 diamond and 2 sapphires, 723; 1 2 sapphires and 1 brilliant, 713 ; 1 5 stone sapphire and diamond, 704 ; 14 set pearls, ruby and pearls, sapphire and pearls, Nos. 690 to 703; 1 single brilliant, No. 658 ; 1 turquoise and diamond half- hoop, 712: 1 sapphire and diamond half- hoop, 711: 1 do., 709; 1 turquoise and diamond half- hoop, 708 ; 1 3 sapphires and 2 diamonds, 707 ; 1 star of diamonds, 706 ; 1 cluster of diamonds, 705 ; 1 sapphire and diamonds, 654 ; 1 do., 655 ; 1 3 diamonds. 634; 1 1 diamond, 635; 1 1 diamond and 1 ruby, 636 ; 1 1 diamond, 637 ; 1 3 sapphires and diamonds, 645; 1 do., 646; 1 do., 647; 1 5 stone brilliant, 611; 1 ruby and diamond half- hoop, 612; 15 stone dia- mond, 588; 1 square, set sapphires and 2 brilliants, 594 ; 1 5 stone brilliant, claw setting, half- hoop, 576; 1 3 stone brilliant gipsy, 577 ; 1 1 stone brilliant, 579 ; 1 cluster of brilliants, 596 ; 1 basket pattern with stones, 597 ; 1 3 sapphires and 4 diamonds, 522 ; 1 double row of diamonds; 4 large single diamonds); about 60 22 ct. wedding rings, Nos. between 250 and 369 ; about 90 18 ct. keeper rings, Nos. between 300 and 500; about 50 9 and 18 ct. signet rings, set with bloodstones and sardonyx, and shield- shape tops in various patterns and stones, Nos. between 352 and 393 ; 3 signet rings, set onyx, Nos. 273, 274 and 275 ; about 25 9 and 18 ct. knot rings ; 80 gold brooches ( coils with turquoise and other stones; long, set with diamonds and various stones in centres ; 1 3 swallow on bar with pearls ; 1 1 swallow on bar with pearls; and various other patterns, all with Nos. scratched thereon) ; 25 9 ct. gold curb pattern bracelets and 34 9 ct. gold bangles, Nos. between " 300 and 418" scratched thereon ; 20 pairs 9 and 15 ct. gold links and 30 do. solitaires, Nos. between " 40 and 111 " scratched thereon ; 70 9 and 15 ct. gold pins, various patterns; 36 sets 9 and 15 ct. gold studs, some set diamonds, some pearls; 100 9, 15 and 18 ct. gold Alberts, various patterns, with tabs ; 20 long gold chains ( secret links, Belcher, Prince of Wales, and various other patterns, principally 9 ct.); several hundred gold charms, various designs, bearing private marks— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN, 1st, age 30 to 35, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, rather red nose, hair and slight moustache dark ; wearing dark clothes, dark overcoat, black bowler hat with broad brim. 2nd, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, rather round shoulders, complexion fair, hair light, clean shaved, long neck, rather large peculiar shaped head; dress, blue serge jacket suit, dark overcoat, black broad brim bowler hat, box calf boots. They left behind a set of burglar's tools. Description of a supposed con- federate of above : age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in. slight build, hair dark ( turning grey), mous- tache grey, eyes dark ; dress, dark overcoat, dark striped trousers, dark mixture plaid cap, dark muffler, lace boots. Had in his possession a brown paper parcel, about 20 by 12 by 8 in., tied with cord. He booked for Waterloo by the 10.5 a. m. train, 28th ult. Information to the Chief Constable, Weymouth. ESSEX. 50.— Brentwood ( County). — 25th ult., at Warley Barracks, a small silver watch, " A, C. R." deeply eDgraved on back, and a small gold chain, cable pattern. Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood. 51.— Grays ( County). — Between 21st and 23rd ult., by shopbreaking at Rainham, a pair of stocks : 6 pairs of dies (£, g, J, J, and 1 in.): l! plug taps ; 6 taper taps, all gas thread. Information to Supt. Jordau, Grays. HERTFORDSHIRE. 52. — Hatfield ( County). — 26th ult., by housebreaking at Woodhiil, a Punjaub Frontier medal, 1897- 9S; 1 Army Temperance Association medal, inscribed " Prince Albert's Own Hussars"; a 2 years Army Temperance Association bar, inscribed " Fidelity"; 1 3 year do.; 14 year do., inscribed " Excelsior"; 1 5 year do. star, blue enamelled centre; 1 6 year do. shield, lion in centre; 1 7 year do. Maltese cross; I set sleeve links, made of 2 anna pieces, dated 1897; 1 Kruger sixpence: 3 small keys: 1 blue square cut cloth jacket, usual pockets; 1 grey double- breasted vest; 1 flute, 8 keys, cracked at mouth ; I army razor, black handle, in case; 1 white hollow ground razor in case; 1 pair shoes. Information to Supt. Reynolds, Hatfield. SUSSEX ( East). 53.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— 3rd inst., a single- breasted dark grey rainproof overcoat, sac back, seamless shoulders, slit pockets, 2 inside, with flaps and buttons, strip of lining 3 or 4 in. wide each side, 1 pair single button kid gloves in pocket. 54.— Eastbourne { Borough).— 2nd inst., a large oval gold locket, set several diamonds, containing photographs of 2 gentlemen ( 1 in dressing- gown), finechain and char m, 7 small chains with stone at end of each attached ; 1 do. brooch, old- fashioned, monogram " G. C. E." chased round edge, containing 2 photographs ( 1 an elderly lady, other a lady and child), in a brown leather case ; 1 lady's gold ring, set emerald and 6 diamonds around; 1 do., 12 diamonds; 1 lady's blue enamel and pearl ring with box inside back for hair; 1 do. plain gold chased guard ring; 1 do. buckle ring, 2 stones ( supposed ruby and diamond); 2 gold seals, " Sarah" supposed on one; 1 gold watch key, on split ring : 1 small square gold and black enamel brooch," Mrs. Mary Ann Cheel and dates" eDgraved on back: 1 pair gold earrings, old- fashioned : 1 piece gold curb pattern chain, swivel at end : 1 fancy silver initial brooch, in. deep, " R. C." mounted in gold, pin through letters with pearl at end ; 2 Rhine stone brooches, set in gold ( 1 with 4 stones); several small pearl and other fancy pins ; 1 dark grey single- breasted overcoat, rounded fhoulders, slit sidepockets, black lining, maker Jorden, Amsterdam, and about £ 2— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 8 in., supposed clean shaved, wearing dark overcoat, black and white check cap. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 55.— Hull { City).— 3rd December last, a gold keyless Waltham lever hunter watch, No. 2100092. 23rd December, a silver English lever watch, No. 70061. 27th December, a silver special horizontal lever watch, " J. G. Graves" on dial, No. 28103; 1 silver English lever watch," A. King, Hull," Arc., on dial, No. 3050. 1st January last, a silver patent lever watch. No. 4513; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold Geneva watch, gold dial, No. 31713. 17th January, a silver English lever watch, No. 31013. 5th ult., a silver Waltham lever watch, " Fattorini, Brad- ford," on dial, No. 4068815. 21st ult., by house- breaking, a blue serge dress, waist trimmed black and white check ; 1 blue slate colour dress, trimmed white chiffon on bodice and sleeves; 1 FRIDAY, M A H O H 13, 1903. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued)— plain grey cloth skirt, bound round bottom with black velvet ; 1 black serge bodice, trimmed black jet, fastens with pearl buttons ; 1 red check flan- nelette blouse, pearl buttons ; 1 blue print blouse, tucked at sleeves, pearl buttons ; 1 pink flannelette nightdress, embroidery on neck and cuffs ; 2 white linen chemises, insertion on sleeves, neck and front; 1 lady's light fawn colour mackintosh, velvet collar, " Kay, Worcester" on hanger; 2 crazy patchwork cushions, with silk cord round edge; 3 print check aprons; 2 white muslin aprons with bibs and needlework thereon ; 1 cream colour table cloth, chrysanthemum pattern, about 9 ft. by 6 ; 2 white twill pillow covers; 1 roller towel; 1 lady's brown cloth Eton coat, collar same material; 6 bright steel buttons ; 1 white under- skirt, embroidery round bottom ; 2 white linen nightdresses, sailor collars, insertion thereon, all nearly new; 1 blue cloth suit, jacket square cut, single- breasted, black Italian lining, bone buttons, vest with turn- down collar, trousers lined to knee, fly fronts, side and hip pockets; 1 light grey check suit, jacket round cut, lining to match, bone buttons, vest, turn- down collar, trousers lined to knee, fly front, may have '• Palmer & Sons, tailors, Whitefriargate, Hull " on hanger of jacket, and on trousers buttons; 1 pair smooth black cloth trousers, lined to knee, side and hip pockets, metal buttons ; 2 blue print shirts, white bone buttons, 2 on each cuff ; 7 pairs stockings, several marked " G. T.", some ladies'; 1 white flannel singlet; 1 brass telescope, red wood outer cover; 1 navy blue muffler with white flowers ; 1 lady's 9 ct. gold keeper buckle ring, flowered pattern; 1 black leather ring case, " Barnby & Rust, & c.." thereon; 1 pen knife, pearl handle, 2 blades; 1 silver glove hook, set 1 blue and 1 red stone ; 2 black jet brooches, " Susan " thereon ; 1 plain square do.; 1 2 ft. boxwood rule, 4- fold; 4 razors in cases ; 1 pair white cord trousers. 56. — Hull ( City). — 12th ult., a pneumatic " Road Racer " safety bicycle, " No. 3111" on seat pillar lug, 1900 pattern, " Thompson, maker, Anlaby Road, Hull," in gilt letters on down tube, " Thompson's Transfer" on head, almost obliterated, black enamelled 2- 1 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, jointless hollow rims, Clipper reflex tyre on front wheel, Clincher A 1 tyre on back wheel, tangent spokes, dropped handle bars, cork grips, black tips ( right missing), block head front forks, with fancy transfer each side, Eadie's rat- trap pedals, with toe clips, 80 gear, Brampton's brown leather saddle on plated springs, Garrard's half- inch pitch roller chain, Eadie's fittings through- out, " Pylaid " oil lamp, leather tool bag, contain- ing spanner, oil can, & c., no mud guard or brake. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. PROPERTY RECOVERED. ANIMALS,_& c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 53.— p Division.— 27th ult., at Beckenham, a bay mare, aged, 14£ hands, black points, large blood gall under both shoulders, large patch of hair rubbed off top of tail, no shoes, in fair con- dition. 59.— s Division.— Since 17th ult., 5 horses ( lst, a dark brown mare, 16 hands, short mane and tail; 2nd, a bay gelding, 15 hands, wound on point of near shoulder, short mane and tail; 3rd, a brown mare, 15 hands, large scar on near fetlock joint, long mane, short tail; 4th, a light bay gelding, aged, 16 hands, 2 white heels, white star on fore- head, recentlv fired on near fetlock ; 5th, a l'ght bay mare, 15 hands, 2 heels, near fore coronet, blaze down face and speck on withers, white), lst, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th have no hind shoes. All in good condition. 60.— X Division.— 21th ult., a dark chestnut gelding, age 6 years. 14 hands 2 in., star on fore- head, and one hind fetlock white, docked, rough coat, no shoes ; in poor condition. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 6J .— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office. — JOHN WILLIAMS, Office No. 1855- 00, Case No. 1, 6th ult., and sentenced at Doncaster, 10th ult., to 28 days hard labour for attempted larceny. 62.— Metropolitan Police District, P Division.— EDGAR TOM GODWARD, Case No. 33, 13th June, 1902. 63 . — Hampshire, Basingstoke ( County).— JOSEPH F. HILL, Case No. 14, 23rd January last, anil property recovered. 64 — Hampshire , Southampton ( Borough).— JACQUE PATRICK ALLEN, Case No. 23, 27th ult. 65.— Isle of Ely, March ( County).— MAN, Case No. 20, 20th ult. 66.— Lancashire, Chorley ( County).— WALTER SYRE, Case No. 29, 27th ult. 67.— Wiltshire, S wind an ( County).— THOMAS TOWNSEND, Case No. 51, 27th ult., and committed for trial at Quarter Sessions. 68.— Wiltshire, Swindon ( County).— MAN, who gave the names of FIELD and SMITH, Case No. 52, 27th ult. 69. — Yorkshire ( East Riding), Pocklington ( County).— WALTER PL AX- TON PASSMORE, Case No. 49, 24th October, 1902. 70.— Yorkshire ( East Riding), Hull ( City)— MARY ELLA, alias MADAME ELY, Case No. 57, 16th February, 1900. WITHERS and JACKSON, Office No. 2201- 01, age 36, height 5 ft. 8J i » ., complexion dark, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, scar bridge of nose, left thumb, forefinger, and between 3rd and 4th left fingers, " SARAH " and dot left fore- arm, and dct left wrist. Sentenced at Central Criminal Court, 25th October, 1897, to 5 years penal servitude for robbery. X 444. Has also been convicted at other London Courts. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somer- set, Chelmsford. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 57.— Newport ( Borough). — Watches, & c., Case No. 61, 20th ult. STAFFORDSHIRE. 72.— Lichfield ( County).— For failure to report — Licence- Holder JOHN LAWRENCE, alias EDWARD CAINE, JOHN EDWARD CAlNE, JOHN EDWARD CRANE, and J JlIN SMITH, CANE, and HARRIS, Office No. 3130- 99, age 35, height 5 ft. 4± in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes brown, scar above and on left eyebrow and each middle finger, blue dot at outer angle of right eye. Sentenced at Leicester Borough Quarter Sessions, 17th October, 1903, to 3 years penal servitude for stealing money and cheques. Licenced 21st February last. Ia 6.9. Has also been convicted at Willenhall, Stafford, Sheffield, Nottingham, Edinburgh and Derby. Information to Supt. Barrett, Lichfield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BERKSHIRE. 73.— Reading ( Borough).— Remanded till 10th inst., for stealing a horse, cart, and harness ( recover d)— GEORGE THOMAS SCOTT, alias LAURENCE, HOWSE, and HAWES, age 45, height 5 ft. oj in., slight build, complexion fresh, long thin face, hair ( turning grey) brown, eyes blue, double ruptured, wears a trass. States he has been previously convicted.— MARY SCOTT, alias HAWES and LAWRENCE age 42, h- ight 5 ft. 2£ in., complexion fresh, long thin face, hair ( turning grey) and eyes brown, mole on right side of face, advanced in preguancy. They have been travelling the country as man and wife, a c > m- panied by a girl, age 12. Both supposed wanted elsewhere. Photographs can be seen on application. Information to Captain Henderson, Chief C •!!- stable, Reading. MISSING. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. ESSEX. 71. — Chelmsford ( Coxmty). — For em- bezzlement— Expiree GEORGE JOHNSON, alias 74.— Since 20th ult., from Harrington Gardens, London, W„ CHARLES PHARAZYN, age 61, height 6 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top), whiskers, and moustache grey, middle finger of each hand contracted ; dress, black suit. Desponding. Information to Supt. Ferrett, Metropolitan Police Station, Harrow Road, London, W. 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. LOUIS BLOOM, alias PETER HEANEY and PETER MORRISON. 3553- 02. C. O. ABRAHAM COHEN, alias SAMUEL KOMINSKI. 3417- 02. C. O. JOSEPH HENRY HUMPHREY, alias JOSEPH HENRY HENRY. 408- 02. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. 44 30 05 5 5 5 3} 5 8 sallow fresh fresh brn ^ trng grey) dk brn grey grey brn grey Bald spot back of head Scar lst and 4th It fingers and thumb Scar centre forehead, back It hand, It thumb, aud be- tween rt thumb and finger Dublin, 1st August, 1899, 3 years penal servitude aild iemanct of former sentence for larceny. Liberated on licence, 26th August, 1902, which expires 24tb August, 1903. D 190. North London Sessions, 4th September, 1900, 3 years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 12th December, 1902. W a 383. Essex Assizes, 4th February, 1899, 4 years penal servitude for bigamy. Licenced 6th February. 1902. Z 16. JAMES KING, alias JAMES RENNIE, JAMES RAYNER, JAMES WILLMOTT. and JAMES WILSON. 1890- 02. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. 57 5 6 sallow grey ( bald) blue Scar It forehead and 2 rt of neck ; nose inclines to rt Central Criminal Court, 8th February, 1892, 10 years penal servitude for burglary. Licence re- voked. Liberated on 2nd licence, 5th Julv. 1902. which expired 6th February, 1903. C S 590. RICHARD JOHN LEWIS, alias RICHARD HARRIS and RICHARD JOHNSON. 807- 01. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. 42 5 7 fresh dk bru hazel Scar It forearm, on nos: and back of head Central Criminal Court, 7th February, 1898, 5 veirs penal servitude for fraud. Licenced 25th Maivh. 1901. Y 122, 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1903. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT FOR FAILING TO REPORT, & c.— continued. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., and Force Desiring Capture. LICENCE- HOLDERS— continued. JOSEPH LYNN, alias JOSEPH FLYNN. JOSEPH LOFTSKI, JOSEPH LOOFSKI, and JOSEPH KOSTOPSKI. 3132- 98. C. O. HENRY MIDDLETON, auas HENRY HITCHOCK and HENRY HITCHCOCK. 1617- 02. C. O. EDWARD McNALLY, alias EDWARD MCDONALD. 3115- 02. C. O. Seirtcnce expired. Warrant issued. HENRY WILLIAMS, alias HENRY WIL- LIAM SELBY and HENRY SALTER. 2910- 02. C. O. WILLIAM RUSSELL, JONES, WILLIAM THOMAS TAYLOR. ( County). JAMES WILKINSON, HALL and CHARLES alias WILLIAM JOHNSON and 15- 99. Stafford alius THOMAS WILSON. 3487- 02. Newcastle, Staffs ( Borough). SUPERVISEES. JOHN JACKSON, alias JAMES MARTIN and JOHN JONES. 289- 00. C. O. Sen- tence expired. Warrant issued. THOMAS BAKRATT, alius THOMAS BARROW, HENRY RILEY, HENRY WELSH, and HENRY WEST. 3167- 01. Gravesend ( Borough). NATHANIEL BISSELL, alias WILLIAM BISSELL. 1119- 02. Wolverhampton ( Borough). Warrant issued. HENRY U1NGER, alias GEORGE HENRY BENNETT and HENRY E. GARROD. 2975- 00. Can be dealt with wherever fo[> nd. WILLIAM JOHNSON, alias JOHN CHORLTON, ana JOHN CHARLTON 2362- 01. Salford ( Rorough). WILLIAM WALLHEAD. 1268- 02. Briilg- water. ( Borough), AGE. HEIGHT 28 33 52 53 82 67 63 39 16 36 41 19 5 33 5 4$ 5 6j 5 51 5 7 5 2} 5 2} 5 2} 5 5} 5 Of COM. sallow dark fresh fresh fresh fresh sallow fresh fresh dark fresh 5 3} fresh dk brn black dark grey ( thin on top) grey grey ( bald on top) grey It brn brn ( oald) black black ( trng grey) brn brn It hazl grey grey blue hazel brn blue blue brn} grey blue REMARKS. 2 crosses and 13 dots back It, 1 dot back rt forearm scar under It temple and point of It eyebrow Scar above It eye ; indistinct tattoo marks It frm Blue dot between It thumb and linger; nails thumb and 3rd rt finger deformed i very deal' Scar It eyebrow, bridge of nose and rt side of forehead lost tip 4 th It finger Scar over rt eyebrow and over It temple Scar It temple ; 2 red moles on neck ; brown birthmark rt of neck ; nose inclined to it Scar It eyebrow, above nose, It wrist, and back It hand HWEW It frm Cross flags, drum and bugle rt, wreath, 2 crowns, cross, ship, bracelet, giil, and anchor It forearm Scar each eyebrow ; mole It forearm Several scars on forehead ; spot rt and 3 It forearm Scar It eyebrow, below rt eye, and on It hand ; ring 4th It finger Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. North London Sessions, 5th April, 1899, 5 years penal servitude for attempted warehouse- breakin" Licenced 9th January, 1903. Z 125. Middlesex Sessions, 7th January, 1899, 4} years penal servitude and 3 years supervision for larceny ( person). Licenced 10th June, 1902. Z 33. North London Sessions, 6th May, 1895, 5 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for larceny ( person). Liberated on 2nd licence, 15th Novem- ber, 1902, which expired 9th February, 1903. z II V 910. North London Sessions, 23rd April, 1894, 6 years penal servitude, rcmanet of former sentence and 2 years supervision for warehousc- breakiDg. Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence, 25th October, 1902, which expires 11th April, 1903. I 0 lT 382. Worcester Quarter Sessions, 15th October, 1900, 3 years penal servitude for fowl- stealing. Licenced 15th January, 1903. H L a 611. Stafford Sessions, 28th November, 1899, 4 years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 20th December. 1902. z I Z 95. North London Sessions, 6th September, 1898, 20 months hard labour and 3 years supervision for larceny ( person). Liberated 3rd February, 1900. 25853. Gravesend Quarter Sessions, 25th July, 1902, 6 months hard labour and 1 year supervision for larceny; under supervision on a former sentence till 14th November, 1903. 9902. Wolverhampton Quarter Sessions, 28th June, 1901, 12 months hard labour and 5 years supervision for larceny. Liberated 14th May, 1902. 1202. Maidstone Sessions, 11th April, 1895, 5 years penal servitude and 3 years supervision for larceny. Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence, 1st November. 1900, which expired 9th May, 1901. V 106. Shrewsbury Borough Sessions, loth October, 1900, 12 months hard labour and 3 years supervision for housebreaking. Liberated 31st August, 1901. 535, Derby County Sessions, 1st January, 1902, 4 months hard labour and 2 years supervision for larceny. Liberated 30th April, 1902. 1799. List of Lloonoo Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending February 28th, 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. 1 — P- 4 I 3082— 02 - BAILEY, JOHN 2542— 97 BURGESS, WILLIAM 1522— 00 BURNS, JOHN 47826 CLANCEY, EDWARD 1451— 97 CRISP, WILLIAM 2999— 02 CRONIN, JOHN 1535— 00 DONOVAN, WILLIAM 2542— 01 FITZGERALD. JOHN 2965— 01 GARRETT, WILLIAM 1166— 97 GRUNDY, WILLIAM 1269— 01 HICKS, JOSEPH 3095— 02 HOUGHTON, JOHN 3— 02 JAMES, HENRY 435— 99 JARRATT, MARK 626— 02 LANE, THOMAS 2354— 00 O NEIL, CORNELIUS 2840— 02 SIMONS, JACOB 2991— 98 698— 02 2890- 97 SMITH, CHARLES SPENCER, JAMES TAYLOR, JOHN 479— 9' J 1240 - 96 WEST, ANNIE WESTON, ALDEN ('. Assaulting police Stealing lead from builder's yard Larceny Soliciting male ' persons Larceny ( goods exposed) P. of C. Act Larceny ( goods exposed) Drunk, & c. Embezzlement and larceny Stealing horse, trap, and set of harness Burglary Assault Burglary ( false key) P. of C. Act Failure to report Sus. person Sus. person Assault Uttering C. C. P. of C. Act Larceny ( per.) Fraud and con- spiracy Same Name Same Name 10 days h. l. 12 months h. l. Same Name 3 months h. l. EDWARD SEYMOUR | 3 months h. l. Same Name JOHN JAMES MICHAEL RE DON Same Name 3 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 14 days h. l. WILLI A M GARRATT 3 yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. WILLIAM WILLIS 18 months h. l. JOSEPH CHUTER JOHN HOWDEN HENRY GEORGE JOHN JONES Same Name Same Name SEISKIN ROSENBLUM CHARLES SMITH WILLIAM KIIRONE JOHN BRYAN ANNIE WHISTLER DOUGLAS HALE 8 years p. s. 2 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 1 year h. l. 1 month h. l. 3 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 2 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 9 months h. l. 25th Feb., Thames P. Ct. 23rd Feb., Maidskne Ass. 24th Feb., Westminster P. Ct. 25th Feb., Marlborough St. P Ct 25th Feb., S. W. P. Ct. 21st Feb., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 21st Feb.. Marylebone P. Ct. 21st Feb., Bow St. P. Ct. 21st Feb., Middlesex Sess. 21st Feb., Middlesex Sess. 21st Feb., Middlesex Sess. 23rd Feb., Lambeth P. Ct. 17th Feb., N. L. Sess. 19th Feb., Lambeth P.| 0t. 23rd Feb., Clerkenwell P. Ct. 23rd Feb., Clerkenwell P. Ct. 23rd Feb., Thames P. Ct. 27th Feb., Thames P. Ct. 23rd Feb., Maidstone Ass. 24th Feb., Bow St. I'. Ct. 21st Feb., Lambeth P. Ct. 12th Feb., C. C. Ct. Known to P. C. Eversfield, 474H. Known to P. C. Allen, C. I. D., P ; also to Insp. Badcock, P. Known to P. S. Watts, C. I. D., A ; also to P. C. Smith, C. I. D., A. Known to P. C. Hawkes, 303A ; also to P. C. Sullens, 272A. Known to P. C. Hillman, 239V ; also to P. C. Cox, 257V. I Known to P. C. Hollands, 422C ; also to P. S. Tupper, C. I. D., C. Known to P. C. Aldridge, 247D; also to P. C. Betteridge, 199 D. Known to P. C. Chapman, 129E ; also to P. S. Darby, C. I. D., E. Known to P. S. Wood, C. I. D., N : also to P. C. Dixon, C. I. D., N. Known to P. C. Dentry, C. I. D., Y ; also to P. C. Hook. 303V. Known to Station Scrgt. Earp, 65X ; also to P. C. Rolfe, 321X. Known to P. C. Buckley, 358L ; also to P. C. Rhodes, 333 L. Known to P. C. Shepherd, 443 D: also to P. O. Goldup, 290Y. Known to P. C. Rand. C. I. D.. P : also to P. C. Selby, C. I. D., G. Known to P. S. Pedder, C. I. D., E; also to P. C. Maslen, 46RR. Known to P. C. Dickerson, 203E ; also to P. C. Hamlin, 231E. Known to P. C. Lines, 197H ; also to P. C. Turner, 280H. Known to Insp. Sanders, H. Known to P. C. I'oxton, 412P; also to Insp. Badcock, P. Known to P. C. Backhurst, C. I. D., C. O.; also to Insp. Kemp, C. I. D., C. O. Known to P. C. Wells, 330L. Known to P. S. Williamson, C. I. D., C. O. : also to Insp. Stockley, C. I. D., C. O. ERRATUM. 36- 02— HOLDEN, CORBET ( see list of 16th Jan. last), sentence altered by Judge, at Middlesex Sessions, 21st February, to one of 12 days hard labour ( which prisoner had already undergone), and further sentence of 7 years penal servitude and 3 years supervision imposed for larccny, of which he was convicted 22nd February last ygar, at the same Court, being on that occasion " Bound over." Sentence dates from 21st ult. !/> NDON : FRI. TTKP FOB HIS MA/ KSTT'PI STATiosnnr OFFICK Rt J. J. KBLIHSR 4 Co., LIMIT ™ , 99, VICTORIA STRKET, S. W.; 33, KING WILLIAM STRKRT, B. C.; AND MARSBALSRA WORKS, S. E. 53743 i • . i . '