THZI GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 1903. VOL. XX., No. 2050. • GUL 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 apprhension 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. 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 Is. per portrait, and of 5s. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, unless the article is large or unusually intricate, when the engraver's charge will range from 5s. to 10s. .4 remittance of 5s. should be made in the first instance for cost of engraving sketches. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. SLTIOHTS. 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 cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, Xeir Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Offict. 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 nersons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points :— ( a) The amount of the reward. ( 4) The conditions on which it is payable. ( » ) 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 to jroperty stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holding out any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the offender bciug 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. STOLEN. 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 of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Tard, S. W., or to any Police Station. [ Insert name and address of the Printer.] It is to be specially noted that all printed Bills or Circidars 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 sec. 2 of 2 and 3 Vic., cap. 12). APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— For obtaining £ 100 by a worth- less cheque— HARRY WOOD, age 26, height 5 ft. 10J in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes blue, scar back of left hand; well dressed, sometimes wears uniform of the 9th Lancers and South African Con- stabulary. A native of Stratford. Warrant issued. 2 — Convict Supervision Office.— For failure to report— Licence- holder ARTHUR WEST, alios WM. SIMONS, WM. GORMAN, WM. CAREW, GEORGE WALLIS, GEO. WALTERS, and WM. DOWNS, Office No. 673- 01, age 30, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, birthmark left side of nose, dot left wrist and scar first left finger. Sentenced at North London Sessions, 2nd April, 1901, to 3 years' penal servitude for attempted burglary. Licenced 4th July last, b 229. Has also been convicted at most London Police Courts. Notified, 3rd inst., at Southampton his intention of coming by road to London, but has not notified arrival. — C Division.— For stealing, 15th in* t„ a blue serge coat; 1 tweed jacket; 1 do. shooting jacket— TWO MEN, 1st, name supposed — COX. age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light; dress, grey tweed jacket and motor cap, dark trousers. 2nd, age 26 to 28, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark; dress, dark jacket suit, black Alpine hat. Tailors; supposed natives of Edin- burgh or Glasgow. Both are believed to be delegates of the Journeyman Tailors' Union. Warrant issued. 4.— E Division•— For obtaining; 2 suits, I overcoat; 1 fancy vest; and a pair of trousers, by false pretences— HUGH SPENCER DAYIES, alias CYRIL BROUGH and JAMES EDWARDS, age 22, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair light, eyes grey, scar behind left ear, of smart appearance; dress, blue serge suit, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A native of London. Warrant issued. b.— J Division.— For malicious damage— WILLIAM FIELD, alias MUSH, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair light, brown, eyes ( cast in one) grey ; dress, dark jacket and vest, cord trousers, tweed cap. Warrant issued. 6.— N Division. — For fraud— BEATRICE BLOOMFIELD, alias HUNTLEY and SMITH, age 61, height 5 ft. 3 in., very stout, complexion pale, hair grey, brown patch on right side, eyes grey, burn scar both wrists, cut scar right wrist, long scar right middle finger; wearing black alpaca bodice trimmed black satin, black lace bonnet trimmed jet, button boots, carries an umbrella. She obtains lodgings, and represents that she has a large sum of money due to her through a railway accident. May be found at seaside resorts. Warrant issued. 7.— N Division. — For horse stealing— FREDERICK EASTER, alias J. SHAW, and TOD SLONE, age 24, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., slight build, complexion fair, broad face, hair brown, eyes ( rather large) dark, clean shaved, carries his head forward, slouching gait; dress, blue serge suit, Newmarket overcoat, slanting pockets, grey cap, brown shoes. A native of Islington. 8.— N Division.— For attempting to steal a bicycle by trick— ALBERT WALTERS, age 23, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, full face, hair dark brown, slight moustache brown, eyes hazel; dress, black vicuna jacket and vest, grey trousers and cap, lace boots, of military appearance. A native of Loudon. Warrant issued. 9.— x Division .— For obtaining £ 5 by false pretences— GEORGE HAYMANS. age 28. height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair light, clean shaved, flat nose, speaks with American accent; dress, light grey suit, hard felt hat. Is fond of billiards. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. In.— For stealing. 5th inst.. a cheque for £ 199 lis. 6d.— HORACE WALTER MATTHEW NOBBS, age about 28, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair ( wavy) and slight moustache ( curly) dark brown; dress, blue serge jacket suit with thin light stripe, straw hat. A clerk; late of Oakdale Road, South Woodford. Is accompanied by his wife. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. BREC 3NSHIRE. 11- Crickhowell { County).— For stealing a dog ( see Case No. 9, 14th inst.) recovered— GEORGE STEPHENS, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes ( prominent) blue, slightly lame one leg; dress, dark grey coat, cloth vest, dark cord trousers, dark cap. old lace boots. Stated that he had served with the Pembrokeshire Yeomanry in South Africa. May be found on public works, or at farms. Warrant issued. 12 — Crickhowell { County).— For desert- ing his family, leaving them chargeable to the common fund of the Crickhowell Union— WIL- LIAM RUMSEY, age 37, height 5 feet 2 in., sfcff T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, AUGUST 376, 1903. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( nmtimird)— build, complexion fair, hair and moustache light brown, eyes blue, large blue circular scar on forehead, cut mark under centre lower lip, left forefinger crooked, short neck, wide nostrils. A labourer, native of Crickhowell, has been employed at ironworks, colleries, water works, & c., in Mon- mouthshire and Glamorganshire; ( see case No. 14, 31st October, 1902). Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Winterson, Crickhowell. CA RNA R VGNSHIRE. 13. — Pwllheli ( County). — For stealing £ 6 10s. at Llanaelhaiarn, 4th inst.— HARRY CREIG, age about 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache turning grey, eyes grey; dress, dark jacket, brown linen slop, light cloth trousers, cap with pawn tickets inside lining, yellow striped muffler, strong boots, A labourer; supposed a native of Liverpool. May be found tramping the country. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Pwllheli. CHESHIRE* 14.— Liscard ( County\— For stealing from his lodgings, an old silver English lever watch; and 3s.— ITHEL ARTHUR JONES, alias JOHN JONES, and DAVID WALLACE, age about 33, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, blotched face, wears gold rimmed glasses; dress, dark grey jacket suit, dark cap or dark grey soft felt hat, black tie, lace boots. A schoolmaster; recently employed as agent for a Key Registry Association. Supposed a native of Cardiff. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Liscard. DENBIGHSHIRE. 15.— Wrexham ( County). — For stealing ( bailee), 12th inst., 2 bicycles ( 1st, black enamelled, 23 in. frame, Radax tyres, Bowden back brake, front rim do., free- wheel, rat- trap pedals, flat handle bars. 2nd, a New Hudson, No. 82471, enamelled black, Bluemell's front rim brake. Dunlop tyres, rubber pedals. Brooks's saddle, free- wheel, flat handle bars, 22 in. frame, New Hudson saddle bag, containing tools marked " New Hudson ")— A MAN, who gave tlie name of PETER LYON, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 5 in., slight monstaeh* light, wears glasses, wearing dark clothes. Was accompanied by A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion and hair dark ; dress, dark 6uit with liyht stripe. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Wrexham. DERB YSHIRE. 16.— Eckingtcn ( bounty).— For obtaining 14s. 6d. by false pretences, 29th ult., at Holmes- field— A MAN, age about 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stiff build, hair and beard brown, turning grey; dress, brown jacket and vest, black or blue trousers, large brown tweed cap, carried a stick grooved at handle and bottom, and black leather hand bag and a bottle containing petroleum. He calls upon farmers, and represents himself as an agent for a firm of millers at Rotherham. Solicits orders for corn, and offers fowl spice for sale. Sup- posed wanted elsewhere. Warrant issued. H— Eckington ( County). — For stealing £ 1 3s. 6d. from his lodgings at Clown, 15th inst. — BERNARD BENNETT, age 20, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes ( supposed) grey, walks erect; dress, dark striped jacket and vest, black trousers, check scarf, cap with bright peak and gold coloured band, old brown button boots; is supposed to have served in the Army. A collier; native of Bolsover. Previously convicted of larceny at Ipswich and Chesterfield. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Andrew, Eckington. 18— Matlock Bridge ( County). — For stealing a Gladstone bag and contents ( recovered); 1 gold open face watch, keyless, No. 16242, makers Uster & Cole, 10 holes, compensation balance; 1 plain silver chain, 1 long and 3 small links alter- nate— GEORGE WEST, age 25, height 5 ft. 6} in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, oval face, nose has been broken, scar right sid6 of head, anchor tattooed on chest, tattoo mark left arm; dress, black jacket and vest, dark grey trousers with black stripes, grey striped scarf, dark cap, light lace boots. A native of Nottingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Badger, Matlock Bridge. ESSEX. 19.— Chelmsford ( County).— For house- breaking at Rettendon, 10th inst., and stealing an old fine gold necklet, very close links, locket shape of a Maltese cross containing portraits of an elderly gentleman and a middle aged lady, attached; 3 1887 Jubilee coins ( 2s., Is., and 6d.)— TWO MEN, 1st, age 20 to 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair dark, short moustache light, wart centre of upper lip, sore left side of mouth; dress, blue serge coat, dark vest, light trousers, cricketing shirt, dark cap, old military boots, carried a small black shiny leather bag and a small cane. 2nd, age about 20, height 5 ft. 8 in., sunburnt, slight moustache dark; dress, grey tweed jacket, black vest and trousers, blue serge cap, old military boots, wearing medal ribbon, leather wrist strap, and a silver ring. Had Army documents in his possession. Both stated they had served in the Army. 20.— Chelmsford ( County).— For stealing, 6th inst., a watch ( recovered) — ROBERT JOSEPH RICH, alias LEONARD PRIOR, and ARTHUR A. WATSON, age 31, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair brown, moustache light, eyes hazel; dress, navy blue jacket and vest, dark striped trousers, cricketing shirt, dark cap. A carpenter; native of Chelmsford. Previously convicted of larceny at West Ham, 24th April, 1896; at North London Sessions, 7th June, 1898; Lewes Quarter Sessions, 17th October, 1899; Hertford Quarter Sessions, 15th October, 1900; and East Kent Quarter Sessions, 8th April, 1902. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Essex, Chelmsford. GLA MORGA NSHIRE. 21.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For failure to report— icence- holdf- r MICHAEL CUMMINGS, alias CUMMINS, Office ./• o. 789- 1900, age 3*, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair black ( turning grey, thin on top), eyes hazel, scar left side of forehead, bridge of nose, and several on each hand. Sentenced at Lancaster County /. ssizes, 13th March, 1893, to 8 years penal servitude for robbery with violence. Liberated 31st July last, on 2nd licence, which will expire 22nd January next; O. T. 581. Has also been convicted at J iverpool. To be dealt with where found. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 22.— Cheltenham ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) £ 3 10s., 5th inst.— FRANK RICHARD HAMILTON, age 24, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, moustache dark, tattooed on arms; dress, navy blue suit, white straw hat, brown boots. A labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. 23 — Stroud (< J » untv).- r¥ or embezzlement, — FRANK RICHARD HAMILTON, age 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair black, small moustache dark, eyes brown; dress, blue serge suit, white straw hat, brown boots. Is believed to have served in the 2nd Dragoon Guards; he has endeavoured to obtain employ- ment as an asylum attendant at Claybury, Liver- pool, Nottingham, and Hanwell. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Biggs, Stroud. 24.— Bristol ( City).— For failure to report— Licence- holder WALTER WILLIAMS, alias WILLIAM WOODCOCK, CHARLES LLOYD, WALTER GODFREY, WILLIAM ANDERSON, WILLIAM MARSHALL, EDWARD JOHNSON, WALTER ROBINSON, WILLIAM SULLIVAN, WILLIAM THOMAS, WALTER JENKINS, WILLIAM GOODWIN, WILLIAM EVANS, WILLIAM ATKINS, and GEORGE ARM- STRONG, Office No. 2592- 02, age 38, height 5 ft. 2\ in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey ( left droops), scar right eyebrow, right cheek, mole left cheek, lost part of right forefinger. Sentenced at Wells Assizes, 8th June, 1900, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Liberated 25th ult., on 2nd licence which will expire 22nd September next ; A 181. Has also been convicted at Dundee, Bristol, Wellington, Derby, Worcester, Hereford, Liverpool, Shrews- bury, Birmingham, Newport ( Mon.) and Notting- ham. Information to Chief Constable Allbutt, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 25.— Bournemouth ( County).— For steal- ing, 5th inst., a blue serge jacket suit, nearly new, breast pocket of jacket sewn on outside, a return half ticket Bournemouth West to Walsall in one pocket; a whippett " Protean" geared bicycle, 26 in. frame, rubber pedals, metal gear case with round celluloid disc ( broken around spindle), plated rims, plating very dull, front rim brake, Dunlop tyres, Smiths file pattern, band on front tyre, flat wide handle bar, large bell— WILLIAM WAINSCOTT, age 23, height 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion dark, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes brown; wearing the stolen suit, which is probably too small for him, cap with large peak, white shoes or boots, may be wearing a pair of grey striped flannel trousers; he left behind an old brown jacket and a new vest. A waiter. Has been previously convicted. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. 26.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— WOT stealing £ 11, 5th inst.— MORRIS HARRISS, a jew, age 17, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes ( weak) dark, scar under chin; dress, dark grey suit with light stripes, white straw hat, tan colour boots. A tailor's apprentice. Warrant issued. 27. — Portsmouth ( Borough). — For an offence under the Vagrancy Act, 1898— JOHN NORRIS, age 27 or 28, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., stout build, full face; dress, grey suit, yachting cap with shiny peak. Absconded 27th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Ports- mouth. ISLE GF WIGHT. 28.— Newport ( County).— For obtaining £ 10 by a fictitious cheque, No. 3/ B 58277, dated Aug, 4, 1903,' on the London, City & Midland Bank, Charing Cross Branch, drawn in favour of A. E. Drake, signed " Richard Warner & Co., and Walter De Freece "— A. E. DRAKE ( supposed false), age 25 to 27, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion and hair dark, clean shaved, of good address, appearance of an actor or valet. He calls on servants at private houses and obtains the names of tradesmen by stating that he is in the employment of a lady who is taking a house in the neighbourhood. He after- wards presents a cheque to a tradesman, and repre- sents himself as the nephew of a customer. ( Identical with J. W. Green, Case No. 24, 10th ult.; and J. H. Hudson, Case No. 48, 19th June last.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ayres, Quay Street, New- port. KENT. 29.— Canterbury ( County).— For stealing, 18th ult., at Herne Bay, a pale blue cashmere blouse; 1 cream colour blouse; 1 cream colour silk collarette with insertion; 4 white handkerchiefs; 1 lady's gold ring set 2 pearls, red stone in centre; 1 green purse, " K " in silver on outside; 1 pair lady's button boots, size 4— G. WEST, or F. MILNER, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache dark, right hand supposed injured, wrapped in a black hand- kerchief ; dress, dark suit, with small white stripes, long dark tie, white straw hat, supposed black band. He represented that he belonged to a firm at King's Cross, London, sole agents for " Magnesium Carbide," " Roehener's Pharmine," " Drack's Calcium Carbide," and " Acetylene." Carried a brown leather bag about 18 in. long, 12 in. deep. Warrant issued. 30.— Canterbury ( County).— For wilfully neglecting a child, age about 2 months— EMILY THOMAS, or TABRITT, age about 39, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes dark brown, speaks quickly; dress, black skirt, blue bodice, white sailor hat, lace boots. Stated she was a widow and in receipt of a small pension from the War Office. Had with her a boy, age about 4 years, a girl, age about 11 months, and an old perambulator.— Is accompanied by A MAN, age about 43, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion and heavy moustache dark; dress, greyish jacket and vest, white moleskin trousers, grey cap, heavy lace boots. A farm labourer; may be found sleeping in out- buildings, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jacobs, County Police Office, Canterbury. 31 .— Tonbrsdge ( County). — For stealing a hospital collection box and contents— JOSEPH WAITE, alias QUICKSILVER, SILVER JOE, and JEFFERY, age 40, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion, hair, beard, and moustache dark, long thin nose, of German appearance; dress, blue coat, dark trousers, light cap. A native of Yorkshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Styles, Tonbridge. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 377, 1903. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 32.— Newport( Borough).— For embezzlement — WILLIAM JAMES DOWLE, age about 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion sallow, mous- tache ( rather long) black, eyes ( full) dark, stoops; dress, usually blue serge or grey tweed suit. A draper's traveller. The above portrait was taken some years ago. Absconded during the latter part of June. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, Newport. SURREY. ?>?>.— Farnham [ County). — Escaped from custody, 5th inst., while under remand for burglary — CHARLES VINCENT, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache ( rather heavy) brown, eyes blue, of military ap- pearance ; dress, dark jacket and vest, grey trousers, red mixture muffler, lace boots with toecaps, may be wearing a cap. A tailor's porter; native of Glasgow. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 3i— Otley ( County). — For stealing, 25th July last, a safety bicycle, " Yorkshire County Cycle Co." on front pillar, " Hepworth & Co." on driving wheel, mudguard, straight handle bars, cork handles ( damaged), rat- trap pedals, corners filed, 1 has been welded, " No. 309" on head— HERBERT WALTON, alias WARD and RAW- SON, age 24, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, mole left side of forehead, " H. W." left forearm, lump right wrist, cut mark right cheek, blue mark near left ear, Roman nose ; dress, grey coat, brown trousers, cap, brown boots. A native of Bradford. Is wanted else- where for similar offences. Warrant issued. 35 — Otley ( County).— For stealing, 23rd nit., at Fewston, a bay horse cob, age 3 years, 16 hands, hind fetlocks white, long switch tail, shod all round ; a riding saddle, repaired half- way across girth; brown leather bridle with rusty bit, end broken off at bottom; and a halter— RICHARD NICHOLSON, alias SMITH, HOLMES, HARRY SMITH, JOHN COURTNEY and HARDING, age 55, height 5 ft. in., rather stout build, com- plexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) brown, eyes grey, scar left side forehead and above right eyebrow, right little finger amputated at 3rd joint, anchor right arm, flower, basket, & c., left arm, chest has been crushed, several front teeth missing, lisps; dress, dark suit and cap. A notorious horse thief. Native of Bradford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Strain, Otley. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— LANCASHIRE. 30. — Kirkham ( County). — For stealing ( bailee), 13th inst., at Fleetwood, a pneumatic bicycle, " Winner, Clark Brothers, Forest Gate" on front fork, 26 in. frame, 28 in. wheel, new clipper covers on jointless hollow rims, Coventry free- wheel, crutch and Bowden brake to back wheel, 2 clips on handle bar for brakes, 2 brakes front wheel, flat handle bars, 1 in. pitch chain, 1 rubber pedal, 1 rat- trap do— HARRY TAYLOR, age 19 to 21, height 5 ft. 2 in., rather stout bnild. complexion fresh, full face ; dress, bine canvas suit. A ship's steward or fireman, was discharged 12th inst. from a steamship at Liverpool. Warrant issued. Information to Snpt. Ormerod, Kirkham. 37.— Prescot ( County).— For stealing, 11th inst., at Childwall, a silver watch ( recovered); 1 9 ct. gold Albert, curb pattern, with green and red drop pendant attached; 1 blue cloth vest, square pattern— A MAN, age about 21, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., hair and moustache light brown, rather high cheek bones, weak voice, of military appearance; dress, blue serge jacket suit, blue peak cap, side- spring boots. A native of Macclesfield; has served in South Africa with the King's Own Scottish Borderers. May seek employment as a farm labourer. Information to Supt. Baxendale, Prescot. 3Manchester ( City).— TOT larceny— FREDERICK BELL, age about 34, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair, moustache, and eyes ( piercing) dark, short chin; dress, dark navy blue jacket suit, sometimes wears a light colour double- breasted vest and gold guard, dark tight- fitting cap, usually carries a cane. Represented himself as an engineer. He answered an ad- vertisement in a newspaper with a view to matrimony, met complainant 6 weeks ago at Keynsham, near Bath, induced her to withdraw £ 200 from a bank, accompanied her to Man- chester, and absconded. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. 39.— Wig an ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 23 by false pretences, 15th April last — JOHN MANTON, alias JOHN COATES, age 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., stont build, complexion fresh, hair and heavy moustache sandy, turns toes outwards when walking; dress, grey tweed suit, soft felt hat. He sold a horse for £ 23, gave a receipt signed John Manton and a written agree- ment to take back the horse and return the purchase money should the animal prove un- satisfactory. The horse proved worthless and was returned to Manton, who then decamped. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Wigan. LINCOLNSHIRE. 40— Grantham ( Borough).— For stealing ( bailee), 12th inst., two cycles ( recovered)— EDWARD LEEDS, alias F. CROSS, age 28, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache brown, large ears; dress, dark brown or blue suit with small white stripe, black hard hat, brown boots. A native of Wisbech. He hired the cycles, which he afterwards disposed of at a public auction. Is believed to be identical with Edward Leeds, Case No. 5, 15th May last; E. C. Cattle, Case No. 46. 19th June last; Edward Leeds, Case No. 23, 3rd ult.; and F. Martin, Case No. 15, 10th ult. Information to Chief Constable Casburn, Grantham. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. ii.— Daventry ( County). — For stealing, 13th inst., a " Road- Racer " bicycle, dropped handle bars, front rim brake, free wheel, Champion front, Clincher back tyre, usual parts plated, no lamp or mudguards, plated pump and toe- clips, piece of iron tubing under saddle; 1 pair unfinished boots, size 5, livetted, dummy studs, satin hide legs, leather lined, plumb colour top band, toe caps— A MAN, who gave the name of G. W. LINGUARD, age about^ 26, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes blue, tattoo- ing on chest and arms ( harp on one arm); dress, brown or dark overcoat, blue serge vest and trousers, coloured muffler, plaid cap. Stated he was a native of London. Warrant issued. 42.— Daventry ( County).— For deserting his children— GILBERT KINMOND THOMPSON, age 45, height o ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey), heavy moustache, beard ( short) and eyes dark; dress, long grey coat, dark cord trousers, brown motor cap; carried a sack. A labourer on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brown, Daventry. 4 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, AUGUST 378, 1903. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)- 43.— Oundie ( County).— For stealing £ 100— — HORATIO JOHN PHILLIPS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, thin features, hair dark brown, clean shaved, is fond of billiards. A bank clerk; native of Woolwich. Previously employed as a clerk at Woolwich Arsenal. Absconded 7th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hooper, Oundie. NORTHUMBERLAND. 44.— Newcastlo- on- Tyno ( City).— For failure to report— Licence- holder ANN O'BRIEN, alias Cl. ARA LAWSON, MARY LAWSON, ANN MITCHELL and JANE MITCHELL, Office No. 229- 99, age 45, height 5 ft. 2 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, scar outer corner left oye and right eye- brow, face pockmarked. Sentenced at Northum- berland Quarter Sessions, 4th January, 1900, to 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 26th June last, K. Q. U. a. 74. Has also been con- victed at North and South Shields and Durham. To be dealt with where found. Information to be forwirded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. SOMERSETSHIRE. 45.— Bath ( City).— For stealing ( bailee) a motor cycle trailer, " The Millford La Grande," plated adjustable backbone, with rough made clip, white cane body, upholstered in dark blue leather, 26 in. wheels, black enamelled, 1£ in. Dnnlop tyres; and a Depose voltmetre in a chamois leather case — PAUL JOCKEL, alias YOCKEL, age about 28, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion sallow, hair ( short) light, brown, clean shaved, short sighted, wears glasses; dress, dark tweed cycling suit, motor cap. An engineer's draughtsman; native of Hamburg. Ab- sconded 24 ult. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Bath. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 46 — Burton- on- Trent ( County). — For stealing £ 130, 17th inst.— F. WATSON, age about 32, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fair, hair ( curly) and moustache light brown, eyes blue, sharp features, pointed nose; dress, grey jacket suit, grey cloth motor cap, brown button boots. A native of Hull; was employed as a tramways' inspector. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hicklin, Burton- on- Trent. 47.— Lichfield ( County).— For embezzling £ 3 12s., between 29th May and 10th ult.— JOHN RICHARD RIXON, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 in., slightly bow- legged, complexion fresh, hair light brown, long moustache light, eyes brown, addicted to drink; dress, grey mixture tweed suit. A native of Blackwall, Staffs. Stated he had served as a prison warder. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barrett, Lichfield. SURREY. 48.— Reigate ( Borough). — For stealing, between 24th and 25th ult., 3 new paint brushes, 1 marked " 9," others " 4" or " 5"; 3 dusting brushes, marked " Hamilton"; 1 putty knife; 1 chamois leather; 1 lady's silver watch, chased back, dent in back case; 1 pair check trousers, fawn colour— W. HARDER, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., well built, hair and moustache dark, tattoo marks on one arm, including a crest in red and blue; dress, black overcoat and trousers. A carriage painter's labourer. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Reigate. SUSSEX ( East). 49.— Lewes ( County).— For deserting his wife and family— MAURICE PHILLIPS, alias HENRY, MAURICE, and MOGGY MILES, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., broad shoulders, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, supposed clean shaved; dress, dark blue coat and cap, 2 vests ( 1 dark blue, other dark cord), light drab cotton trousers, white wrapper, heavy boots. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Stevens, Lewes. HO.— Patcham ( County).— For stealing, 9th inst., a rainproof overcoat ( recovered)— A MAN, age about 27, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., hair and moustache light brown ; wearing brown jacket and cap. Information to Supt. Dalmon, Patcham, near Brighton. 51.— Hove ( Borough). — For stealing £ 5— LEONARD SMITH, age about 16, height about 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair and eyes dark; dress, old black suit. A house- boy; supposed a native of Cardiff. Previously employed at an hotel at Brighton. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. WILTSHIRE. 5J.— Salisbury ( County).— For failure to report— Licence- holder GEORGE GRAY, alias HY. GRAY, Office No. 495- 02, age 62, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar over right eyebrow, burn scar left side of forehead; dress, light tweed suit and black bowler hat. Sentenced at Winchester Assizes, 13th February, 1901, to 5 years penal servitude for perjury. Licenced 12th February, 1902. b 30. Information to Supt. Longstone, Salisbury. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 53.— Hull ( City).— For failure to report— - Licence- holder GEORGE WILLIAM EAGLE- TON, alias SIMPSON and BRANDON, Office No. 279- 03. ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR, Series 69, Figure 22. Age 63, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair grey ( bald on top), eyes brown. Sentenced at Liverpool Assizes, 27th November, 1897, to 7 years penal servitude for bigamy. Liberated on licence 21st February, 1903. Speaks with subdued voice, styles himself an actor, may assume the name of Nelson, and dye his whiskers and moustache. Has also been convicted at Scarborough, Beverley, and Preston. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). oi.— Thornaby- on- Tees ( County).— For stealing, 20th ult., a lady's silver watch, " Ellen Beadwell, 1896," engraved on inside outer case ; 2 carved white ivory fans, threaded with white ribbon ; 3 silk handkerchiefs, 1 red, 2 blue— A MAN, age about 22, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair light browD, scar right cheek ; dress, brown jacket and vest, brown check breeches, light coloured leggings and cap. A groom, cartman or farm servant. Supposed a native of Bolton, Lancashire. Information to Supt. Cook, Thornaby- on- Tees. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 55.— Saddleworth ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) a black enamelled safety bicycle, B. S. A. pattern, 24 in. frame, horizontal top bar, Clincher B tyres, rat- trap pedals, silver- plated bell, black enamelled lamp, piece about 5 in. long let in front tyre, no mudguards— CHARLES FLETCHER, age 27, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 iift, complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache dark, eyes supposed dark, woman and horse tattooed left arm, grave- stone and " In Memory of my dear Mother," right arm, shot wound left leg; dress, black coat and vest, dark blue trousers, white silk neckerchief, dark brown cap, side- spring boots, of military appear- ance. A labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Prosser, Saddleworth. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. DENBIGHSHIRE. 56.— Wrexham ( County).— Sentenced 8th inst., to 21 days imprisonment for larceny— THi ' MAS GIBBS, age 45, height 5 ft. 6 in., strong build, complexion tanned, square features, hair dark brown, turning grey, eyes light grey, small scar bridge of nose, Burmese woman, stars and stripes, heart inside left forearm, E. W. and P. H. or P. K. ( indistinct) back left forearm, 3 dots base left thumb, faith, hope and charity, T inside right forearm, 6 dots base right thumb; dress moleskin vest, and vest with sleeves, cord front, moleskin back, cord trousers, muffler, cap, strong boots. A ppearance of a labourer. A native of Plymouth or Exeter. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Wrexham. DEVONSHIRE. 57.— Exeter( County).— Sentenced at Dawlish 18th inst., to 14 days imprisonment for attempting to steal a bicycle— GEORGE FREDERICK TAYLOR, age 24, height 5 ft. 2£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes hazel, cut scar on chin, 3rd joint 2nd right finger and inside top left thumb; dress, navy blue jacket suit and cap with glazed peak, " Castle Line" badge thereon. An engineer; native of Newton Abbot. Supposed wanted for bicycle stealing elsewhere. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to the Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. DORSETSHIRE. 58 — WeymOUth( Borough)— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions on 5 charges of larceny and false pretences— THOMAS STEVENSON, alias GEORGE STEVENSON and RUSSELL, age 29, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair black, clean shaved, eyes grey, burn scar back of right hand, scar left shin, dark mole under left ear; dress, dark grey mixture jacket and vest, with small white stripe, dark grey trousers with black stripe, light grey mixture motor cap, brown boots. States he is a native of Waterford, and that he has served 8 years in the Navy. Has been convicted at Totton, Hants, supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to the Chief Constable, Weymouth. HAMPSHIRE. 59.— Southampton ( Borough).— Commit- ted for trial atnext Quarter Sessions forabandoDing her child ( age 2 months) 12th inst.— ALICE Sl'ENCE, age 44, height 5 ft. 1 in, complexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey ; dress, dark brown skirt, trimmed braid at bottom, brown jacket, black straw hat ( all old). A rag and bone gatherer; native of Wandsworth. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. NORFOLK. tiO.— Pulham Market ( County). — Re- manded till 28th inst., for stealing 2 shirts, 12th inst.— THOMAS WALKER, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark, eyes grey, swords and crown tattooed on left forearm ; dress, dark jacket and vest, narrow ribbed cord trousers with rule pocket, cap, military boots. A native of Princes Risborough, Bucks. States he has served in the Army. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Southgate, Pulham Market. WILTSHIRE. 61.— Swindon ( County).— Committed for trial at County Quarter Sessions, for stealing a watch and chain from his lodgings ( see Case No. 68, 29th June, 1900)— Expiree ALFRED GEORGE LD WARDS, Office No. 43772, age 36, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar over left eye, and back of right hand; a painter ; native of London. It is requested that the particulars of any convictions other than the following be communicated as early as possible : 25th July, 1887, Central Criminal Court ( London), forgery, 18 months hard labour; 6th January, 1890, Clerkenwell Police Court, larceny, 3 months hard labour ; 8th April, 1890, North London Sessions, larceny, 3 weeks hard labour; 5th January, 1891, North London Sessions, larceny, 6 monthB hard labour; 8th October, 1891, Croy- don Borough Sessions, larceny, 12 months hard labour and 3 years supervision ; 21st March, 1899, North London Sessions, rogue and vagabond, 4 months hard labour ; 26th September, 1899, West London Police Court, begging and assaulting police, 10 weeks hard labour ; 12th January, 1900, Greenwich Police Court, fraud, 3 months hard labour. Information to Supt. hobinson, Swindon. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 62.— Whitby ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 22nd October next, for larceny— JOHN McKENZIE, alias EDWARD McKENZIE, age 32, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light, eyes brown, H S M, 5 black dots and true love left forearm, forget- me- not, sword, heart, rose, thistle and shamrock and small crown right forearm, rose, thistle and shamrock and flags on chest, large scar left side ; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, grey check trousers, black cap, light lace boots. A blacksmith, native of Bradford. Sentenced at Arundel Petty Sessions, 11th March, 1897, to 6 months imprisonment for stealing jewellery, & c.; at Scarborough Quarter Sessions lith April, 1902, to 21 days imprisonment for shop- breaking ; also sentenced 7th October, 1897, to 12 months imprisonment for fraudulent enlistment. Sup- posed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Pinkney, Whitby. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 379, 1903. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 63.— J Division.— 24th ult., by burglary, a gold oblong brooch, set 20 diamonds; 1 do. crescent, set 12 brilliants; 1 do. curb bracelet, snap fastening; 1 do. stud, set large diamond in centre; 1 do. surrounded with small diamonds ; 1 do. convertible into pin ; 1 lady's gold demi- hunter watch, blue figures on dial, " R. JayB, Essex Road," inside outer case; 1 do. Swiss, chased back, shield thereon; 1 English lever, " John Bennett, No. 73u54," on works; 1 silver sovereign purse. 2 compartments. 64— Y Division. — 6th inst., by house- breaking, a gold bracelet, snake pattern ; 1 lady's gold opal ring ; 1 do. garnet ring, set diamonds ( 2 mifiBing) ; 1 gold ring, buckle pattern, motto " Bihit Dich Gott" ; 1 gold chain, double link pattern, 1 do. gold oriental coin ( oriental writing thereon), attached; 1 gold brooch, shamrock pattern ; 1 lady's silver watch, filigree case marked " M. C." on outside ; 6 silver fruit knives and forks, pointed blades ; 3 prong forks ; 6 silver do., rounded blades ; 2 prong forks, all mother- o'- pearl handles; 1 silver locket and chain, silver cross 6 ins. long, attached; 1 silver bracelet, old- fashioned ; 1 pair silver scissors in silver sheath ; 1 silver crucifix, figure carved in silver thereon ; 1 silver snake pattern chain ; 1 Krugor half- crown ; 1 penny, dated 1878. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 65.— Windsor ( Borough).— 13th inst., a gold double- case hunting watch, crest on back, lion's head and shoulders on the body and tail of a fish; 1 lady's gold open- face watch, gold dial, dark blue enamelled star at back; 1 do. long gold neck chain, small open links; 1 do., small links with gold sliding bead, set turquoise, attached; 1 thick gold curb' chain bracelet with small watch on top; 1 half- hoop diamond ring; 1 do., very small stones; 1 do. ruby and diamond ring; 1 do., set diamonds and rubies or garnets; 1 diamond cluster ring, rather large stones; 1 plain gold ring, twisted at top; 1 small light green leather purse, silver mounted, name and address written inside in ink, containing about £ 2 5s., and 3s. worth of penny postage stamps— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 20, rather tall, slight build; wearing dark vest and trousers, cloth cap. Information to Chief Constable Nicholls, Windsor. DORSETSHIRE. 66.— Weymouth ( Borough).— Between 12th and 14th inst., - i gold rings, 1 lady's large, set 3 diamonds, bars with sapphire in centre ; 1 do. o ra!, discoloured, with turquoise set in diamonds ; 1 do. small, with ruby set in diamonds; 1 do. with sapphire set in diamonds— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 30 to 35, short, stout build, complexion pale, full face, hair dark brown, clean shaved; dress, dark coat and vest, flannel trousers, hard felt hat, or grey coat and vest, straw hat, brown or light tan colour boots. Information to the Chief Constable, Weymouth. ESSEX. 67.— Epping ( County).— 9th inst., by burglary at North Weald, 2 gold brooches ( 1 with small balls on top, other plain); 1 9 ct. gold neck- chain, plain cross attached; 1 lady's tan leather purse con- taining 13s. Od. and 2 halfpenny stamps; 1 watch key; 1 silver top pencil case; half of an eyeglass; 1 fawn colour mackintosh coat, plaid lining; 1 return half G. E. R. ticket, North Weald to Liver- pool St.; and £ 5 13s. 6d. Thief left behind a bicycle lamp reflector. Information to Supt. Amos, Epping. 68.— Romford ( County).— 19th inst., by burglary, at Harold Wood, a square cut- glass decanter ;• 1 box special Virginia cigarettes; 1 pair gold bracelets, spade guinea and Jubilee half- sove- reign attached. Information to Supt. Creasy, Romford. HAMPSHIRE. 69.— Southampton ( Borough).— 17th inst., a " Falcon No. 2 " bicycle, No. 3235, 25 in. frame, Clincher tyres, Hyde free wheel, plated rims, rubber pedals, " Hendy " stamped on back mudguard. 18th inst., a yellow handbag, " R. A. G." in black letters outside, containing £ 407 5s., consisting oi 17 £ 10 Bank of England notes, probable numbers K- 20 London, 12- 9- 02, Nos. 21381 to 21390, 30946 to 36975, and 72271 to 72295; 8 £ 5 Bank of Eng- land notes, stamped with a blue oval stamp; and £ 197 5s. in paper bags, marked " Wilts & Dorset Banking Coy., Ltd." Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 70.— Leominster ( County).— 11th inst.. at Kingsland, a red plaid cotton shirt ( new); 2 blue and white striped flannelette do.; 3 boys' light blue and white striped flannelette do.; 1 pink and white apron; 1 blue pinafore; 1 blue and white striped blouse, pearl buttons; 4 red handkerchiefs. Information to Supt. Price, Leominster. KENT. 71— Rochester ( City).— 12th inst., a Marl- boro' Swift free- wheel bicycle, No. 192384, 2 rim brakes actuated by one lever, Warwick tyres, plated rims, Brooke's saddle. Information to the Chief Constable, Guildhall, Rochester. S TA FFORDSHIRE. 72.— Lichfield ( County).— 13th inst., a safety bicycle, 20 in. frame, 26 in. wheels, B. S. A. fittings, Dunlop detachable tyres, free- wheel, plated rims and spokes, rim brakes, raised handlebar, transfer on head " Briton Cycle Co., Market Buildings, Chelmsford," transfer " The Briton" on bottom tube, Brooks's saddle, tool bag, and black ebonite pump. Information to Supt. Barrett, Lichfield. SURREY. 1?).— Horsham ( County). — 29th ult., by housebreaking, at Esher, a large diamond single stone bracelet; 1 gold bracelet with 5 hearts, variouB stones in each heart; 1 long crystal chain, gold match box " Ada" engraved thereon, sovereign attached ; 1 diamond monkey pendant attached to a long pearl necklace ; 1 short row of pearls; 1 diamond heart brooch; 1 pair pearl earrings ( screws); 1 pair paste diamond earrings ; 1 gold keeper ring ; 1 gold broad ring with corals ; 1 pair gold fancy daisy earrings ; 1 platinum and gold- plated ring; swallow, 2 stars, and bow paste brooches ; 6 gold buttons " A. E. G." thereon ; 1 lady's silver cigarette case, coach and 4 horses thereon ; several fancy brooches and buckles ; 1 £ 5 note. Information to Supt. Boon, Hersham. SUSSEX ( East). 74 — East Grinstead ( County).— 7th inst, at Oakleigh, a silver keyless watch, plain back, maker Payne, Tunbridge Wells; 1 silver watch chain, curb pattern, silver seal with fourpenny piece therein attached; 1 razor, black handle, hollow ground, " King William " thereon, in black case; 1 white handle razor, hollow ground, maker Turner, in black case; 1 silver English lever watch, out of repair; 2 odd cuff links; 1 gunmetal keyless watch, black hands and figures, case worn; 1 silver curb watch chain; 1 silver pin; 2 pair sleeve links; 18 penny stamps, and 6s. 9d. Information to Supt. Relf, East Grinstead. 75.— LOWOS ( County).— 10th inst., a Swift free- wheel bicycle, painted green, Bowden brake, rim brake and front rim brake, Wapshare tyre on hind wheel with repair band about 2 in. wide, 1894 pattern, Dunlop tyre front wheel, 28 in. back wheel, 30 in. front wheel, drop handle bars— By A MAN who gave the name of PAYNE, age about 20, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fair, clean shaved, eyes ( bloodshot) rather large, of military appearance; dress, dark tweed jacket and vest, grey tweed trousers, dark blue cotton wrapper, light tweed cap. 76.— Lewes ( County).— 10th inst., at Seaford, a Singer bicycle, Model A, free- wheel, front rim brake, Singer Bowden rim brake back wheel, War- wick tyres, 24 in. frame, £- in. roller chain, flat handle bars, " Singer " transfer on head, and transfer on back down stem, K. B. No. 168297, and red and gilt bird in centre— By A MAN who gave the name of REEVES, age 24 to 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, supposed light moustache ; wearing dark jacket and hard felt hat. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Stevens, Lewes. £ 50 REWARD. 77.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— 23rd nit., a gold hunter watch, old- fashioned, No. 1447, maker, McCabe, London, lion and monogram, " H. C." on back, gold cable square- edge pattern chain, key at end with green bloodstone attached; 1 heavy gold double- block pattern bracelet, oval gold locket, blue enamel, with anchor set diamonds; 1 crystal heart locket, pearls round edge; 1 oval pink- amethyst brooch, set in gold, filigree leaves round edge; 1 oval blue- amethyst do., set in gold, pearls round edge, supposed 26; 1 long gold chain, small cable pattern, large gold balls at intervals, drop piece to chain, ring at end; 1 thick gold neck chain, with large oval onyx locket set in gold, hair at back, attached; 1 gold pin, set diamond, in blue enamel star; 1 lady's old gold ring, set square garnet, surrounded pearls, graduated garnets either side; 1 small gold ring, set large pure turquoise; 1 lady's half- hoop ring, set 6 or 7 large pearls, small turquoise each side; 1 gold bar brooch, " M " in small pearls; 1 wide gold bangle, embossed, pine design, about 1$ in. wide; 1 lady's rose ring, chased, 1 ruby in centre, 5 pearls round; 2 lady's small chased gold rings, 1 set turquoise, other garnet; 3 small rubies, loose; 1 lady's French gold ring, lozenge shape, blue enamel, seed pearls round edge; 1 gold brooch, 2 oval gold earrings set on bar, black ground, with mosaic flower in green, blue, and white; 1 lady's gold negligee, set garnets; 1 hair bracelet, set yellow topaz, 7 stones, with heart- shape topaz as drop piece, filigree gold; 1 Scotch agate bracelet, set in gold, slide fastening; 1 small oval domino brooch, diamond eyes; 1 square gold brooch, old- fashioned, set garnets, hair in centre; 1 gold vinaigrette, chased; 1 Trinchinoply large gold locket, worked both sides, photograph of a gentleman, and hair inside; 1 gold brooch, 3 white cornelian stones, in dark Morocco leather case, " Lecheminant " inside; 1 large paste heart, set in solid silver; 1 ebony box, 2i in. by 1 in., inlaid mother- o'- pearl, containing 2 round carbuncle sleeve links; 1 gold mourning ring, " E. F. B." on small gold shield; 1 lady's thin gold French ring, set 3 small coloured stones; 1 gold split ring; 1 gold seal with brown stone; 1 gold seal, yellow topaz, with flower forget- me- not; one gold seal with white cor- nelian stone, Cupid and " Hush " thereon; 1 plain gold seal with dark yellow stone, engraved " Res, non verba "; 1 small gold charm, shape of fan, white enamel, bordered with gold, " 1866" en- graved on gold ; 1 small chased gold ring, " Little Ted's Ring, 1830," engraved inside; 1 small gold gnard ring, chased. The above Reward will be paid by Stephen Pearce, Esq., Avenel House, Saffrons Road, East- bourne, to any person giving such information a9 will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to the Chief Constable, Eastbourne. WORCES TERSHIRE. 78— Reddltch ( County). — 12th inst., at Alvechurch, an open face Swiss lever watch, No. 23 inside case, metal case, enclosed in celluloid cases, silver curb chain and key attached; 1 red handkerchief with round white spots, torn in one corner— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN, 1st age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, dark moustache and whiskers ; dress, black jacket, dark vest, brown plaid trousers, black cap, all old, supposed a tramping labourer. 2nd, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, dark short beard, lame, carried a stick ; dress, old brown suit, jacket darker than trousers, black hard hat. A tramping labourer. Information to Supt. Hayes, Redditch. 79.— Sparkhill ( County). — Between 5th and 12th inst., at Acocks Green, a pair of game carvers ; 6 large table knives, white bone handles, worn ; 5 small knives, white bone handles; 1 pair carvers, bone handles ; 1 bread knife, wooden handle, " Bread " thereon ; 1 electro- plated fish knife and fork ; 1 do. butter dish, glass vessel; 1 do. toast rack ; 1 white table cloth, red edges ; 3 tray cloths ( 1 marked " B," 1 red edge, 1 fringe edge) ; several doilies. Information to Supt. Beal, Sparkhill. PROPERTY FOUND. ESSEX. 80- Saffron Walden ( County).— 8th nit., at Rickling ( supposed stolen), an old pneumatic bicycle, 26 in. frame, 26 in. wheels, tangent spokes. Royal Fabric tyre front, Dunlop tyre back wheel, frame and spokes enamelled black, plated handle bar, black grips, no brake or mud guards," Pattern No. 7, Hartford, Hartford Cvcle Co., patented December 6th, 1887, February 6th, 1894," on plate on head, block chain, No. S780 on seat lug, Lucas's pathfinder lamp and small bell attached— The above machine was left at Rickling, 8ih nit., by A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in.; dress, dark suit and cap. Information to the Supt., County Police Station, Saffron Walden. 4 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, AUGUST 380, 1903. ANIMALS, & c., RECOVERED. KENT. 81.— West Mailing { County).— Pony and cart, Case No. 78, 14th inst., and thief arrested. APPREHENSIONS. § 2.— Metropolitan Police District, F Division.— WILLIAM HORATIO IN- WARDS, Case No. 3, 13th March last. 83.— Metropolitan Police District, T Division.— EDWIN JAMES MIZEN, Case No. 5, 12th Juno last. 84.— Cheshire, Hazel Grove { County) — ROBERT CATTERALL, Case No. 10, 12th June last, at Huddersfield. 85.— Cornwall, Launceston { County). — JOHN PENGELLY, Case No. 15, 14th inst. 86.— Devonshire, Torquay { County). — ALBERT HENRY NICHOLLS, Case No. 12, 19th' June last. 87. — Glamorganshire, Cardiff { Borough).— HENRY WEBSTER, Case No. 21, 14th inst. 88.— Isle of Ely, Chatteris { County). — ALFRED REDGRAVE, Case No. 21, 10th ult., and property recovered. SO.— Kent, Dover { Borough).— GEORGE DAVIS, Case No. 31, 22nd May last. 90- Staffordshire, Brierley Hill { County).— GEORGE SWAN, alias EDWARDS, Case No. 40,14th inst., and sentenced to 2 months imprisonment. 91 - Suffolk ( East) Ipswich ( Boro'). — FREDERICK WATSON, Case No. 28, 31st ult., and ANN DEBELL, Case No. 43,14th inst. 92.- Yorkshire ( West Riding), Otley { County).— ARTHUR HOLMES, Case No. 49, 6th February and Case No. 35, 27th February last. 9i. - Yorkshire ( West Riding) Leeds { County).— JOHN BIRD, Case No. 82, 21st April, 1899. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CITY OF LONDON. 94.— For embezzling £ 3 13s. 10d.— CHARLES E. WATSON, age 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair ( short) and moustache light, eyes blue; dress, dark tweed suit, straw hat with coloured band, or black felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 95. — Scarborough { Borough). — For stealing ( bailee) a bicycle ( recovered)— HERBERT RAWSON, alias WALTON and WARD, age 24, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, " H. W." tattooed left forearm, lump on right wrist, cut mark right cheek, blue mark near left ear, mole top of forehead. A labourer; nativ « of Bradford. Is identical with Herbert Walton, Case No. 34. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Basham, Scar- borough. PROPERTY STOLEN. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 96.— Scarborough { Borough).— 15th inst., a lady's gold dress ring, set 2 diamonds and 3 sapphires; 1 lady's turquoise ring, set 5 rather large stones, brilliants round; 1 gold chain necklet, snake pattern, round gold pendant, set pearl in centre, turquoise round edge; 1 gold necklet, about 1 in. wide, made of flat links; 1 pearl necklet, set Parisian diamonds, pearls, and shells round edge; 1 15 ct. gold curb bracelet, rather heavy; 1 amethyst, set in gold rim, used as a pendant. 17th inst., a bicycle, recently enamelled and re- plated, wooden rims, Clincher tyres, Morrow hub, 57 gear, rubber pedals, Eadie convertible handle- bar, cork tips, Standard bell attached. Information to Chief Constable Basham, Scar- borough. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 97.—| f Division•— 11th inst., a bay gelding, 15 hands, white patch on nose, star on forehead, short mane, long tail, in good condition; a set of brass- mounted harness, " J. S." on blinkers; and a pony barrow, painted dark green, " J. Spratt, Albert Road, North Woolwich," on tin plate on off side. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ionoo Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re- apprehended, for tho week ending August 15th, 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. 2772— 97 3043— 01 473- 01 2829- 02 861— 97 232— 02 1173— 99 364- 03 3260- 01 2799— 01 1713— 96 514— 99 1496— 97 2485— 97 1389— 00 3— 03 684— 03 2618— 98 422— 03 278— 00 2584— 01 3002— 00 2200— 02 493— 01 2312— 02 414— 97 825— 02 861— 01 146— 03 441— 02 3074 — 02 BARNES, JOHN BENSON, JOHN BRADFORD, WILLIAM CARLYLE, ARTHUR CARRICK, JAMES CARVELL, CHAS. CHALONER, SEPTIMUS COLEMAN, JOHN DAVIS, WILLIAM FOWLER, KATE HANDLEY, JOHN HARPER, THOS. INGARFIELD, JOHN JONES, JAMES JOHNSON, HENRY JOHNSON, JAMES KING, THOMAS LESTER, ALFRED PETIT, FRANK ROWE. WM. SCOTT, THOS. SHERR1FF, ALFRED SMITH, GEORGE SMITH, JAMES SPENCER, JOHN SYDENHAM, FREDK. WATKINS, WILLIAM WATSON, SARAH WEBB, WM. GEO. WHYMAN, HORACE WILSON, HY. Larceny ( per.) Larceny Larceny ( lodger) Housebreaking Larceny ( per.) and Larceny ( servant) Sus. person ( loitering) Attmpg. to obtain £ 8 by fraud P. of C. Act Larceny ( per.) Larceny ( outside shop) Housebreaking Stealing horse and van Attd. Larceny from Automatic Gas Meter ( P. of C. Act) Larceny ( P. of C. Act) Larceny ( per.) Larceny ( window open) Larceny ( bailee) Attd. larceny ( person) Receiving s. p. Larceny ( from area) Gambling on race course Larceny ( per.) Larceny ( from outside shop)! Burglary Scarry ing loaded firearms Larceny ( per.) ( inside a bank) Housebreaking Larceny ( from inside draper's shop) Larceny ( per.) Larceny ( dwelling house) Larceny ( from outside shop) Same Name CHARLES DIXON Same Name Same Name GEORGE WHINDER Same Name STEVEN VERRICKER CHALONER Same Name Same Name KATE FOWLE CHAS. RUSSELL THOS. LYDEL Same Name Same Name THOMAS JOHNS GEO. WILLIAMS THOS. W. EDWARDS Same Name FRANK PETTIT Same Name HY. WILSON ALFRED SCOTT CHAS. CIALAS JAS. HARRINGTON JOHN JONES FREDK. LAINSON CHARLES WILSON MARY BROWN WM. SMITH Same Name JAS. DOVE Bound over 3 yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 18 months h. l. 3} yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 3 yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 3 months h. l. 2 yrs imprismt. without h. l. 4 months h. l. 3} yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 3 months 21 months h. l. 3} yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 3 months h. l. 23 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 3} yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 18 months h. l. 15 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 5 yrs p. s. and 3 yrs supn. 22 months h. l. 1 month L. l. ( in default of payment of £ 6) 3} yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 12 months h. l. 3i yrs p. s. 3J yrs p. s. 18 months h. l. 20 months h. l. 20 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 22 months h. l. 8th Aug., Middlesex Sess. 11th Aug., N. L. Sess. 8th Aug., Middlesex Sess. 11th Aug., N. L. Sess. 12th Aug., N. L. Sess. 11th Aug., West Ham P. Ct. 11th Aug., N. L. Sess. 12th Aug., Clerkenwell P. Ct. 11th Aug., N. L. Sess. 8 Aug., N. L. P. Ct. 11th Aug., N. L. Sess. 12th Aug., N. L. Sess. 11th Aug., Lambeth P. Ct. 13th Aug., N. L. Sess. 10th Aug., Kingston County Bench 12th Aug., N. L. Sess. 11 Aug., N. L. Sess. 11 Aug., N. L. Sess. 10th Aug., Thames P. Ct. 11th Aug., N. L. Sess. 11th Aug., N. L. Sess. 4th Aug., Kingston Co. Bench. 11th Aug., N. L. Sess. 11th Aug., N. L. Sess. 11th Aug., N. L. Sess. 11th Aug., N. L. Sess. 11th Aug., N. L. Sess. 11th Aug., N. L. Sess. 11th Aug., N. L. Sess. 11th Aug., N. L. Sess. 11th Aug., N. L. Sess. Known to P. C. Weeding, J55T Known to P. C. Smith, C. I. D., A ; also to P. S. Watts, C. I. D.. A. Known to P. C. Chandler, C. I. D., N; also to P. C. Deptford, 204 Y. Known to P. C. Hawcutt, 160 E ; also to P. S. Pedder. C. I. D., E. Known to P. C. Hunt, 369A ; also to P. S. Watts, C. I. D.. A. Known to P. C. Barnes, 529K ; also to P. C. Jeffery, 719K. Known to P. S's Ball and Carlin, C. I. D., C. O.; also to P. S. Hawkins, C. I. D., C. O. Known to P. C. Hayman. C. I. D., E ; also to P. S. Laing, C. I. D., G. Known to P. C. Austin, 224G ; also to Local Insp. Kyd, and P. S. Selby, C. I. D., G. Known to P. C. Goddard, 349J ; also to P. C. Hall, C. I. D., N. Known to P. C. Hawcutt, 160E ; also to P. S. Pedder, C. I. D., E. Known to P. C. Neale, 18HR ; also to P. S. Brown, C. I. D.. K. Known to P. C. Brock, 587P ; also to P. S. Fitzgerald, C. I. D., B. Known to P. C. Wood, 206C ; also to P. C. Bowden, C. I. D., C. Known to P. S. Moore, C. I. D. V ; also to P. S. Pride, C. I. D., G. Known to P. C. Berry. 85E ; also to P. C. Alaway. 412Y. Known to P. C. Bottomley, 468X : also to P. S. Barrett, C. I. D., F. Known to P. C. Glover, 163F ; also to P. C. Henson, 155F. Known to P. C. Wedden, C. I. D., K; also to P. S. Scrimshaw, C. I. D., K. Known to P. S. Davies, C. I. D., E ; also to P. C. Bowden, C. I. D., C. Known to P. C. Perkins, 54B ; also to P. C. Turner, 231K. Known to P. C. Poland, 54VR. Known to P. C. Bartlett, 227D; also to P. S. Grey, C. I. D., D. Known to P. S. Hawthorn, 37E ; also to P. C. Walker, 179E. Known to P. C. Meecham, 366 D ; also to P. S. Pedder, C. I. D., E. Known to P. S. Gough, C. I. D., O. O.; also to Insp. Griffith Edwards, Carnarvonshire Constabulary. Known to P. C. Butter, 191H ; also to P. C. Wakefield, 69KR. Known to P. S. Mew, C. I. D., V.; also to P. S. Pike, C. I. D., CO. Known to P. C. Shuttlsworth, 175E ; also to P. C. ' Knight, 16ER. Known to P. C. Price, 670V; also Det.- Sergt. Marsh, I Cambridge ( Boro') Police. —' 2 Known to P. C. Hern, 584Y; also to P. C. Alexander, 269Y. 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