PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 1903. VOL. XX., No. 2052. BE& UZ. U 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to TIIE EDITOR OF TIIE 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 eases 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 apprthension 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 engraver's charge will range from 5s. to 10s. A 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 ease may be. LTIONS. 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 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 / apcr only; tin y must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. AH payments must be in advance, either at the officc, 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. INDEX TO SPECIAL NOTICES MID CAUTIONS Which have appeared in the POLICE GAZETTE dtiring the past twelve months. ASTORIA, or L. CLEMENT, Dog Dealer, 52 Maida Yale. N. W. ( P. G., No. 1862, November 1st, 1901, and 1952, September 12th, 1902.) BEYINGTON, ARTHUR CLAUDE, alias HILTON and THORNTON. ( P. G., No. 1998, February 20th, 1903.) DAVIS & CO.. 9 Peckham Park Road, and ALFRED & CO., 26 Denmark Hill, S. E. ( P. G., No. 1968, November 7th, 1902.) DAY, ERNEST, 439 Old Kent Road, S. E. ( P. G., No. 1868, November 22nd, 1901.) EDOUARD, M. CH., & c. ( P. G., No. 2022, May 15th, 1903). EDWARDS, GEORGE, alias AMERICAN FRANK. ( P. G., No. 1676, January 19th, 1900, and 1876, December 20th, 1901.) GOLD BRICK SWINDLE. ( P. G., No. 1898, March 7th, 1902.) HOFRICHTER, OTTO. ( P. G., No. 1882, January 10th, 1902.) HYPOLITE CO. ( P. G., No. 1746, September 21st, 1900, and 1876, December 20th, 1.901.) SPANISH SWINDLE. ( P. G., No. 1994, February 6th, 1903.) THE CIGARETTE, CEMENT, AND MARKING INK FRAUD. ( P. G., No. 1914, May 2nd, 1902.) SPECIAL NOTICE. In certain cases questions have arisen as to the payment for photographs applied for by Police Forces under Home Office circular of 15th March, 1897. The Registrar of Habitual Criminals is therefore authorised by the Secretary of State to say that, in any ordinary case, a photograph is not necessary to enable his Department to identify a prisoner, the measurements and finger prints being sufficient for the purpose ; but if a photo- graph is applied for, or if, in any rare case, it should be required to complete the identification, the cost will be charged to the Police Force interested. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPGUTAN PZIL3GE DISTRIG 7 1 — Gonviot Supervision Office— For failure to report— Licence- holder JOHN MITCHELL, Office No. 1317- 00 ( see Tabular Form 7th inst.) Sentenced 29th ult., at Peter- borough, to 14 days hard labour for travelling on railway without paying his fare with intent, & c. Released on 11th inst. from H. M. Prison, North- ampton, he has since failed to report his arrival in, or departure from, any Police District, and is to be dealt with wherever found. 2. — R division. — For falsification of accounts— EDWARD BURNEL ANDREWS, age 45 to 50, height 6 ft., stoops, complexion fair, hair and eyes brown ; well dressed. Warrant issued. 3.— K Division*— For stealing ( bailee), 12th inst., a pony barrow ( recovered)-— WILLIAM SMITH, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark; wearing dark trousers, light overcoat, black neckerchief, brown cap, old brown boots. Supposed a native of Wal- worth. Travels the country with a pony and trap in company of A MAN selling rock salt; also deals in old horses. Was seen at Cambridge 12th inst., going in the direction of Newmarket. Warrant issued. 4. — £ Division.— For stealing £ 125 — WILLIAM BURR, age 35, looks older, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion and hair ( turning grey) dark, eyes supposed grey, wart centre of forehead, splay- footed ; dress, grey tv. . ad suit, blue and white tie. Warrant issued. 5.— R Division.— For malicious wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm— WILLIAM SEAGRAVE, age 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion pale, hair, moustache, and side whiskers brown, small eyes, stoops, quarrel- some, boasts of having been arrested on many occasions; dress, light grey tweed suit, black tie, hard felt hat, black slippers. A painter and decorator, occasionally works at blind making; native of Wood Street, London. Has been em- ployed in London and the Provinces, especially towns on the South Coast. May be in custody for drunkenness. 6.— R Division.— For stealing ( servant) £ 20, 20th inst. — WILLIAM CHARLES BOWDEN, age 32, height 5 ft, 7 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes ( deep) grey, tops of first and second right fingers missing; dress, black morning coat and vest, striped trousers, black hard felt hat. A butcher; native of Torquay. Warrant issued. 7.— 5 Biivi& iGn.— For stealing a horse ( recovered)— TED CHILTON, alias TED STEVENS, age 34, height 5 ft. 9f in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light; dress, blue reefer suit, black hard felt hat, brown boots. A native of Bristol. Warrant issued. 8.— X Division.— Escaped from custody 23rd inst., after having been arrested for stealing a bicycle— AMOS EDWARD KEMPSTER, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes dark; dress, blue serge suit, white tennis shirt, dark cap, lace boots. A native of Wingrave, near Aylesbury. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 9.— 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 Jewrv. E. C. BUCK INC HA MS HI RE. 10.— Chesham ( County).— For stealing a dark motor cap; 1 light brown single- breasted covert coat; 1 pair of box calf lace boots, size 9, recently repaired— SAMUEL CHARITY, age about 28, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes brown, square shoulders, military appearance. Supposed native of Shepherd's Bush. Is identical with MAN. Case No. 60, 7th inst. Warrant issued. 11— High Wycombe ( County). — For being concerned with PERCY EDWARDS, alias NELMS, in custody, for burglary at Bedlow Union Schools, 10th inst., and stealing a red hand- kerchief, white spots; 1 pair heavy lace boots ( nearly new), size 8, toe cap left boot recently cut ; 2 or 3 tins of sugar and tea— A LAD. age 15, height 5 ft, 6 in., stout build, complexion pale, hair light; dress, dark suit and cap. white or red neckerchief, shirt marked " Dr. Barnardo's," wear- ing the stolen boots. Absconded from Dr. Barnado's Home 1st inst.. and stated his intention of proceeding to Brighton or Bristol. Is known to workhouse officials on South Coast. A native of Bristol. Information to Supt. Summers. High Wycombe. CARNA R VONSHIRE. 12 — Pwllheli ( County).— HARRY CREIG, Case No. 13, 14th insr., not now wanted. 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 1903. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— CHESHIRE. I'd.— Stockport { Borough).— For stealing £ 1 Os. od. from child, 25 th ult.— GEORGE STEADMAN, alias WALTER READ and GEORGE STEADMANS, Office No. 2664- 02, age 40, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair brown, eyes brown, mole left of neck, and blue spot back right thumb, of smart appearance and plausible manner. Has been convicted at Hertford, West Bromwich, Birmingham, Handsworth, Sheffield, and Nottingham. Tramps country, and steals money from children who have been' sent on an errand. Information to Chief Constable Brindley, Stock- port. DERBYSHIRE. 14.— Chesterfield { County).— For stealing ( bailee), 15th inst., at Shirobrook, a safety bicycle, black enamelled, usual parts plated, transfer blue ground and gold letters, " Cripper" on front, handle bars ( rusty), slightly bent, cork grips, with black ends, head lock broken, rat> trap pedals, no brake, mudguards, bell or tool bag, Clipper or Clincher tyres, Brooks's saddle, 68 or 70 gear, roller chain, fast wheel, in fair condition— BERNARD BENNETT, age 20, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, hair ( worn on forehead) light brown, eyes grey; dress, dark square- cut jacket, with small grey stripe, dark vest, blue black trousers, cap with bright peak, narrow gold band across front, or dark cap with small medal sewn on left side, light lace boots. Was discharged with ignominy from the Royal Artillery. A black- smith ; native of Bolsover. Warant issued. Information to Supt. Faulkner, Chesterfield. ESSEX. 15.— Brentwood { County).— For assault ( 3 cases)— CHARLES TOOKEY, age 21, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark, clean shaved; dress, black jacket and vest, cord trousers, neckerchief, black hard felt hat. A labourer; native of Thundersley. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Marden, Brentwood. 16.— Chelmsford { County).— For obtain- ing £ 1 10s. by false pretences— A WOMAN, who gave the name of — BARTLETT, age 30 to 35, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, rather long thin face, large nose, hair ( worn low round ears) and eyes dark, soft voice, has a habit when standing of clasping hands and leaning head on one side; dress, navy blue dress, short black jacket with large sleeves, velvet band round neck, black toque hat, black veil, light colour gloves. Stated that she had been abroad; she represented that she was secretary to a Cripple and Annuity Asso ciation. ( Is identical with a WOMAN who in 1900 fraudulently obtained money by represent- ing that she was collecting at Chelmsford for a War Fund.) Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Essex, Chelmsford. GL DUCES TERSHIRE. 17 — Cheltenham { County)— For stealing 23rd inst., a long black velvet jacket, trimmed black fur and gimp, " Brunswick House " marked on tab; 1 fawn colour hat, trimmed pale mauve and laburnum flowers, large green velvet bow at back; 1 dark navy blue silk blouse, deep frill back and front, small lace front over white silk, large cream lace collar attached; 1 pair French shoes, patent toe caps, supposed marked " Slade & Sons, Cheltenham "— DOROTHY ROADLEY, age 20, looks older, tall slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark, 1 upper front tooth missing, wearing the stolen jacket and white veil. A domestic ser- vant. Absconded 23rd inst. May visit a Salva- tion Army Registry Office. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. HAMPSHIRE. IS.— Portsmouth { Borough).— For failure to report— Licence- holder KATE O'RILEY, alias O'RIELLY, McKENZIE, WILSON and WALLIS, Office No. 1754- 99, age 36, height 5 ft. 0J in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown, mole right of mouth, back of neck, and each cheek, 3 artificial teeth upper jaw. Sentenced at Winchester Assizes, 28th June, 1901, to 3 years penal servitude for obtaining money by false pretenceB. Licenced 29th June last, b 13. Has also been convicted at Aldershot ( where she is well- known), and in London. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Prickett, Portsmouth. KENT. 19.— Margate { Borough).— For stealing £ 17 WILLIAM HENRY NEWMAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, of smart appearance, " Will" tattooed on one forearm, ring on one finger; dress, square cut navy blue jacket suit, light coloured tie, black hard felt hat, brown boots, wearing double gold chain, imitation gold ball, studded various coloured stones attached, carried dark overcoat, black and white striped lining. A journeyman painter. May be found at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Margate. 20 .— Ramsgate { Borough). — For em- bezzling £ 2 0s. 3d., 21st inst.— WILLIAM ANKINS, age 22, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion and moustache dark, hair brown, woman tattooed right forearm, snake, tree, and flags left forearm ; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, brown trousers, dark motor or blue cap. Enlisted 21st Oct., 1902, in the East Kent Militia, and purchased his discharge 13th May, 1903. May endeavour to re- enlist. A tailor, has been employed as a seaman and carman. Warrant issued. 21 .— Ramsgate { Borough).— For obtaining £ 2 by a fictitious cheque, No. BS54,392, drawn on the Battersea Branch London & South Western Bank, Ltd.— PERCY J. BRYER, age 22, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, slight moustache light; dress, dark blue suit, light stripe, blue check shirt, check cap, brown boots. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Ramsgate. 22,— Tunhridge Wells { Borough).— For burglary, 21st inst., and stealing postage stamps and other property ( recovered)— ERNEST KING POLLARD, age 19, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, long thin face, is subject to epilepsy; dress, dark suit and cap. A grocer's porter; native of London. Information to Chief Constable Prior, Tun- bridge Wells. LEICESTERSHIRE. 23.— Leicester { Borough).— For stealing £ 13' 0, 15th inst.— OLIVER ELLSON, age 23, looks younger, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, erect bearing, complexion pale, hair ( inclined to be curly) light brown, clean shaved, eyes blue; dress, light jacket suit, usually wears a cap. A clerk; will no doubt follow race meetings. Information to Head Constable Lumley, Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. £ 2 2s. REWAPtD. 24.— Grantham { Borough).— For deserting her two children, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Grantham Union— MARY PICKERING, age 26, height about 5 ft 1 in., complexion fair, sharp features, hair ( wavy) brown, eyes blue, bites finger nails, and looks downwards when talking. A domestic servant; native of Wel- bourn. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Grantham Union to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension of above. 25— 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. NORFOLK. 26.— Hunstanton { County).— For stealing ( bailee), 20th iust., an " Excelsior" bicycle, free wheel, Bowden brake, front rim brake, Clincher A1 tyres, mudguards, flat handle bar, rubber pedals, nearly new— A MAN, who gave the name of MAYNARD, age about 27, height 5 ft. 4 in., hair grey, moustache light, eyes light or blue; dress, dark grey suit with stripe, white straw hat, brown boots. He left behind a nearly new Glad- stone bag, a blue tie, and a striped shirt. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Baldwin, Docking. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 27 — OundSe { 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. W7arrant issued. Information to Supt. Hooper, Oundle. NORTHUMBERLAND. 28.— Morpeth { County).— For burglary and stealing a solid silver sugar bowl, fluted, on three feet, and sugar sifter; 2 solid silver mustard pots, one plain, other chased ; 3 solid silver salt cellars, boat- shape, with handles ( very old); 2 solid silver pepper pots, urn- shape, with beading round top ; 1 solid silver butter knife ( plain); 2 solid silver serviette rings, " E. L. G." on one, and " A. A. L." on other ; 1 solid silver salt spoon ( very old); 1 silver- plated cup, with stalk and handle ; 12 silver- plated fish knives and fish forks, with ivory twisted handles, " A. A. L." on one side of plated part and a fish on other; about 24 silver- plated dessert spoons, with letter thereon, beaded on front of handle; about 24 silver- plated large forks ( plain), " L." ( large) thereon ; about 12 silver- plated table spoons, " L." therton, shell pattern ; 1 silver- plated butter kuife, shell engraved thereon; 2 silver- plated sauce ladles ( plain); 2 silver- plated sauce ladles, with lip; 1 silver- plated crumb scoop, handle newly broken off; 1 silver- plated biscuit jar lid ( chased); 4 silver- plated serviette rings ( chased) ; 1 box of large cigars, " JUAN LOPEZ, HABANA"; 2 boxes ordinary sized cigars, " HABANA" on band ; 1 pair brown leather shoeB, size 9 ( in good condition); and one green baize butler's apron, with bib ( new)— Licence- holder WILLIAM BENNETT, alias THOMAS HARTLEY, SMITH, WILLIAM HENDERSON, Office No. 1327- 97, age 45, height 5 ft. 2£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey ; scar over right eyebrow and on lower lip ; mole right cheek and back of neck ; 1st and 2nd right fingers deformed. Sentenced at Northumberland Quarter Sessions, 19th October, 1899, to 5 years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 28th ult., Z 338. Has also been convicted at Penrith, Edinburgh and Dumfries. Information to Capt. . Tames, Chief Constable, Morpeth. PEMBROKESHIRE. 29.— Haverfordwest Castle ( County). — For stealing fish from a trawler at Milford Docks— ERNEST LAMBERT, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, star right forearm, " EL" and cross flags left forearm; dress, blue jersey, fearnought trousers, seaboots, or dark blue suit, cap, shoes. A fisherman; native of Hull. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Haverford- west Castle. S TA FFORDSHIRE. ZO— 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. 31.— Lichfield { County).— tor 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. 32 — Stafford ( County). — For failing to appear to his bail at the Assizes, charged with extorting money and obtaining jewellery by menaces, at Smethwick— JOHN HENRY LEWIS WILLIAMS, age 27, height 5 ft. 10£ in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes hazel, abscess mark right side of chin; dress, black morning coat, light plaid vest, and cycling knickers. A butcher, or slaughterman; native of Old Hill, Rowley Regis. Left Selly Oak 20th ult; may be accompanied by his wife and 3 young children. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Johnson, Smethwick. FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 1903. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 33.— Newport( Boi- ough).— 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. M— 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 YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). Zb.— Otley ( County). — For stealing, 25th July last, a safety bicycle, " Yorkshire County Cycle Co." on front pillar, " Hepworth A 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. 5£ in., complexion fresh, : - r- mm p- W& ffc. kwftmm•-•.•••>:•• a ( 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. 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. 36.— Otley ( County).— For stealing, 23rd ult., 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)- S TA FFORDSHIRE. 37. — stone ( County). — For obtaining a quantity of tiles, etc., by false pretences ( long firm fraud) WINKLE, alia* WILLIAM JAMES TAYLOR, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair and moustache brown • dress, black frock coat and vest, light grey trousers lace boots.— FREDERICK WINKLE, age about 23, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache light; dress, blue serge suit, black hard felt hat, lace boots. They traded as " Winkle, Son and Co., Merchants in Builders' Requisites," and had a small warehouse at Hanwell, Middlesex. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bishop, Stone. SURREY. 38.— Guildford ( County).— For housebreak- ing at Woking, and stealing a gold curb chain, with small locket, shape of a Bible, attached; 1 old verge tortoise shell watch; 2 gold brooches, 1 with blue stones, leaf shape; 1 pair gold links, ivory at ends; 2 flannel undershirts; 1 Oxford shirt— FREDERICK BRISTOW, age 21, height 5ft. 5£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes brown, " F C," etc., right fore- arm ; dress, blue serge suit. A labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Page Guildford. SUSSEX ( West). 39.— Worthing ( County).— For stealing, 25th inst., an oval silver brooch, ornamented in light blue enamel; 1 lady's 15 ct. gold Albert, rope pattern, 3 strands, ball in centre ; 1 lady's 9 ct. gold dress ring, rubies and band of 4 pearls, 1 ruby missing; 1 silver necklet, rope pattern, cross attached, set stones similar to opals, some missing; 1 pair pearl ear tops, made for non- pierced ear; 1 9 ct. gold oval brooch, " H. M." thereon, 6 or 7 pearls set in circle and centre; 1 9 ct. gold brooch, crossed sporting guns, detached; several trinkets; 1 lady's gold watch, gold dial, black figures, chased back ; 1 green Morocco leather pocket case, 2 sides, 5 receptacles, containing papers, blank cheques, etc.— CAPTAIN ARCHIBALD, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion sunburnt, hair turning grey, moustache light, eyes ( peculiarity in left) blue; wearing long fawn colour overcoat, black bowler hat. Stated he came from Folke- stone, and that his wife and sister would join him from Eastbourne. He takes apartments at hotels, commits larceny, and then decamps. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. WO ROES TERSHIRE. 40. — Malvern ( County). — For stealing ( bailee), 15th inst., a free- wheel safety bicycle, diamond frame, 28 in. wheels, Dunlop Welch pat- tern tyres, black Westwood rims, spoon brake front wheel, Sun brake back wheel, rat- trap pedals, cork handles with black tips, handle bar rusty, air pump and plated lamp attached — THOMAS CLAXTON, age 21, height 5 ft. 2£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, anchor, cross flags and badge right forearm, bracelet on wrist, star back right hand, sailing ship, sword, spear and cross flags left forearm, 5 dots back of left hand; dress, brown suit, dark cap. A labourer; native of Norwich. Has served in the 2nd Norfolk Regiment. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Male, Malvern. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). ± l.— 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 brown, 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. 42. — 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; nativt 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. 4 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, AUGUST 390, 1903. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued )- YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). H.— 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 in., 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. 44.— York ( City).— For obtaining £ 6 by worthless cheques— GEORGE E. MORRIS, alias COOK, LEEDMAN, and NORMAN, age about 27, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., short neck, complexion sallow, hair dark, carries head forward, scar over right eyebrow; dress, black double- breasted jacket and vest, grey trousers, check motor cap, sometimes wears brown leggings with circular straps. Had in his possession a cheque book on Beckitt's Bank, York, Nos. " A 271831 " to " A 271860." He visits banks, and states that he desires to transfer a large sum of money from another bank, signs and endorses a cheque for a large sum, in name of George E. Morris. He then presents a cheque for a smaller amount, giving the names of local tradesmen as references.— Is accompanied by A WOMAN, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion pale, thin face ( freckled), hair dark ginger; dress, pale blue dress, f- length grey coat, light grey facings, brass buttons Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, York. 45.— Barnsley ( Borough). — For shop- breaking, 18th inst., and stealing a quantity of silk handkerchiefs— CHARLES ECCLES, alias CHUCK, age 23, height 5 ft. 6* in., complexion fair, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, left fingers missing, '- LOBEN" tattooed left arm, " CE " and indistinct anchor right arm, smart appearance ; may be wearing a new suit. Has been convicted at Leeds and Wakefield. A labourer or hawker. Native of Wakefield.— JAMES KNIGHT, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., rather stout build, complexion sallow, blind right eye ; dress, pepper and salt coat and vest, cord trousers and cap. A hawker. — THOMAS KNIGHT, alias GRAHAM and CLARKE, age 52, height 5 ft. 8£ in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, scar left cheek, each eyebrow, bridge of nose, large cut scar above right elbow. Has been con- victed at Dronfield, Sheffield, Derby, Wakefield, and Nottingham Sessions. A hawker, b ative of Wath. Had with them a hand- barrow, probably hawking brushes or oilcloth. May be found in low beer or common lodging houses. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Barnsley. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. CORNWALL. id.— Launceston ( County). — Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for larceny— ROWLES PATTISON, age 63, height 5 ft. 9J in., complexion pale, hair and moustache white, eyes blue ; dress, pepper and salt tweed knicker suit and cap. A solicitor. Supposed previously con- victed and known in North Devon. Information to Supt. Nicholls, Launceston. DORSETSHIRE. 47. — Dorchester ( County). — Remanded till 1st prox., for obtaining money by false pre- tences— EDWARD JAMES ATKINSON, age about 60, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, turning grey, eyes blue, slightly lame right leg, affable manner; dress, black coat, grey trousers, light cap. Supposed a native of York- shire; usually stays at hotels. Information to Supt. Burden, Dorchester. OXFORDSHIRE. — Woodstock ( County). — Sentenced 25th inst., to 28 days imprisonment for larceny ( till)— WILLIAM SMITH, age 17, height 4 ft. 11 in., stout build, complexion fair, snub nose, hair light brown, eyes blue; dress, dark brown jacket suit, and cap, white stockings, old boots. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Inspector Hope, Woodstock. SHROPSHIRE. 49.— Oswestry ( County).— Sentenced 21st inst., to 21 days imprisonment for stealing wearing apparel from a railway station— BERN- HARD ROCHOCZ, alias ALLEN BARNHARD, age 29, height 5 ft. in., complexion dark, hair and moustache black, eyes dark brown, man hold- ing bar- bells in right hand tattooed left forearm, scar left breast, cut mark left forefinger, 3 dots right upper arm; dress, black frock coat, double- breasted fancy vest, black trousers, black tie, brown boots. States that he is a surgeon and dentist; native of Leipzig, Germany. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Lewis, Oswestry. 50.— Shrewsbury ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, for house- breaking— GEORGE FREEMAN, age 20, height 6 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes blue, " I M X," anchor, and " F " tattooed left fore- arm, wart right wrist, scar left thumb, 2 moles left cheek; dress, black coat and vest, dark striped trousers, military shirt, socks, and boots, dark tie, blue cap. A native of Wavertree, Liverpool. Previously convicted at Liverpool.— ROBERT GRIMSHAW, age 16, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, abscess marks right side of neck, face, and left jaw, wart left thumb; dress, dark mixture suit, dark tie, old lace boots. A native of Gatacre, Liverpool. Previously convicted at Liverpool.— EDWARD McDOUGALL, age 20, height 5 ft. 2 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and slight moustache dark, eyes brown, clasped hands and heart right fore- arm, 2 cut marks forehead, cut mark left thumb; dress, blue serge suit, red, white and blue striped cotton shirt, blue striped tie, blue cap, lace boots. A native of Wavertree, Liverpool. Information to Supt. Griffiths, Mount Pleasant, Shrewsbury. SOMERSETSHIRE. SL.— Bridgowater ( County).— Remanded till 31st inst., charged with housebreaking— ED- WARD LEIGH, or LEE, age 41, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion brown, hair dark brown, turning grey, moustache brown, cut scar right jaw, 3 small moles right cheek, 2 dots, long burn mark right forearm, minus forefinger left hand, 3 dots left forearm, varicose veins both legs; dress, blue serge jacket, dark grey check vest, dark striped trousers, grey motor cap. A tramping tailor; native of Islington, London. Stated he was discharged from the Durham Light Infantry in 1898. Had in his possession the following pawntickets: 1 dated Jan. 29, 1903, for an overcoat, pledged at Pimlico, in the name of Henry George; 1 dated 29- 1- 03, for a suit, pledged at Pimlico, in name of Henry Russell; dated 2- 3- 03, for a coat, pledged at Reading, in the name of Edward Lee; dated 15- 6- 03, for a shirt, pledged at Brighton, in name of Ellis; dated 4- 8- 03, for a silver Albert, pledged at Landport, in name of Edward Lee; dated 4- 8- 03, for a jacket and vest, pledged at Brixton, in name of Edward Lee; dated 7- 8- 03, for a watch, pledged at Kennington, in name of William Lee; dated 8- 8- 03, for a pair of trousers, pledged at Lillie Road, in name of John Lee; dated 10- 8- 03, for a vest, pledged at Reading, in name of Walter Hughes; dated 11- 8- 03, for a pair of scissors, pledged at Oxford, in name of Edward Lee; dated 13- 8- 03, for a coat, pledged at Cheltenham, in name of Edward Leigh; dated 21- 8- 03, for an overcoat, pledged at Exeter, in name of Edward Leigh; dated 22- 8- 03, for an overcoat, pledged at Exeter, in name of Edward Lee; dated 22- 8- 03, for a suit and trousers, pledged at Exeter, in name of Edward Leigh; dated 22- 8- 03, for a dia- mond pin, pledged at Exeter; also found in his possession a silver- plated teaspoon, fancy embossed handle; 1 silver- plated dessert fork, " Barry" scratched on handle; a silver top of bottle, " W. T. S." in monogram thereon; 1 small gold wire pin; 1 pair small scissors; 1 leather Albert watch- guard; 5 collars, marked " 6K," size 16£; several white handkerchiefs; 1 silk do.; 1 lady's long silk scarf. Information to Supt. Vowles, Bridgewater. SUSSEX ( East). 52.— Patcham ( County).— Sentenced 24th inst., to 21 days imprisonment, for larceny, 19th inst.— HENRY PALMER, age 44, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes dark brown, mole back right wrist; dress, brown jacket, cord trousers, dark red wrapper, brown cap, light lace boots. A labourer; native of Chelsea. ( See Case No. 50, 21st inst.) Information to Supt. Dalmon, Patcham, near Brighton. WARWICKSHIRE. ^ 3. — Stratford- on- k von ( County). — Committed for trial at Warwick Quarter Sessions, for stealing ( bailee) a pony, trap, and harness ( recovered)— LANCELOT SIDNEY COOK, alias ARCHIE OSMOND, age 27, height 5 ft. 9| in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes blue, near- sighted, wears gold rimmed glasses, small mole right shoulder, 2 dark moles left side, mole front and outside left arm and right groin, wart over left groin, large scar right shin. A native of Bland- ford. Previously convicted at Oxford and Exeter; may have other convictions. Is wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Lambourne, Stratford- on- Avon. WILTSHIRE. bl.— Swindon ( County). — Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, at Marlborough, 20th October next, for obtaining money by fraud— TOM TAYLOR, alias CURLY TOM and THOMAS ADAMTHWAITE, age 49, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, turning grey, right wrist has been broken, mole back of neck; dress, light grey tweed suit, motor cap to match, silk neckerchief, brown with white spots, wearing small gold curb chain with spade guinea attached. Sen- tenced at Central Criminal Court, 10th February, 1899, to 18 months imprisonment for fraud, as Thomas Adamthwaite.— WILLIAM THOMP- SON, age 49, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar right side of neck, long cut scar left eyebrow. A native of Taunton. Sentenced at Nottingham Quarter Sessions, 4th June, 1895, to 6 months imprisonment for stealing £ 19; at Worcester Quarter Sessions, 21st June, 1896, to 9 months, for obtaining money by false pretences; at Essex Quarter Sessions, 12th Feb- ruary, 1902, for 12 months, for obtaining money by false pretences. ( See Illustrated Circular No. 49, Photograph No. 11, and POLICE GAZETTE, 28th June, 1901, Case No. 36; also see Case No. 38, 24th April last.) Supposed wanted for similar offences elsewhere. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. PROPERTY STOLEN. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 55.— High Wycombe ( County).— Between 13th and 18th inst., at Bourne End, a £ 5 piece; 5 sovereigns; 1 heavy gold filigree pencil; 2 pairs small plain gold double cuff links; 3 diamond studs, old- fashioned gold setting; 1 half hoop dia- mond and turquoise ring, 1 diamond missing; 1 large plain diamond ring, claw setting; 1 diamond and turquoise ring. Information to Supt. Summers, High Wycombe. HAMPSHIRE. 56.— Southampton ( Borough).— 18th inst., a yellow handbag, " R. A. G." in black letters out- side, containing £ 407 5s., consisting of 17 £ 10 Bank of England notes, Nos. 31534 to 31543, 31547 to 31550, 42701 to 42703; 8 £ 5 Bank of England notes, stamped with a blue oval stamp; and £ 197 5s. in paper bags, marked " Wilts and Dorset Banking Coy., Ltd." Information to the Head Constable, South- ampton. KENT. 57.— Dover ( Borough).— 13th inst., a very heavy gold curb chain bracelet, clasp fastening, fine gold chain attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Dover. 58.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— 23rd inst., a pair of black boots ( sewn), size 8, Blakey's boot protectors on sole and 5/ 8— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 6 in., hair and moustache dark ; dress, black jacket and trousers, blue check cotton shirt, dark cap, old lace boots. Information to the Chief Constable, Ramsgate. LINCOLNSHIRE. 59. — Grimsby ( County). — 24th inst., by burglary at Cleethorpes, a silver cup, about 8 in. high, " A. Guttenberg, presented by Mutual Benefit Society, Hull, for 11 years service as treasurer"; 1 gold filled American keyless watch, fancy worked back, weight about 2f oz.; 1 18 ct. gold Albert, open links, with spade ace guinea attached; 12 silver table spoons; 24 plated dessert spoons. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Stennett, Grimsby. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 60.— Monmouth ( County).— 13th inst., a gold double case half hunter watch, plain case, gold and platinum chain, alternate links attached; 1 Indian bracelet, set round with coloured stones, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 391, 1903. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued)— various; 1 red enamel and pearl chain bangle, with red enamel heart, surrounded with diamonds, sus- pended by chain; 1 diamond crescent brooch; 1 gold safety pin brooch, with swallow in diamonds; 1 Indian gold chain, with turquoise ornament attached; 2 strings of imitation pearls, and cross pendant aquamarine; 1 mother- o'- pearl and mar- quise brooch; 1 old miniature brooch, set dia- monds; 1 small brooch, set 2 white crystals; 1 gold bangle, set turquoise, locket, gold key, and blue enamelled pencil case attached; 1 gold and platinum curb bangle, with gold pig, gold bird, and enamelled duck, and horseshoe with turquoise therein attached; 1 gold bangle, enamelled, set 3 diamonds; 1 gold bangle, set ring of diamonds; 1 long paste brooch; 1 silver pin box; 1 do. match- box; 1 pair silver tweezers; 1 glass box, with silver top. Information to Supt. Parker, Monmouth. NOR THUMBERLAND. 61. — Blyth ( County). — 1st inst., a gold English lever watch, No. " 30582, maker G. & T. Davison, No. 1 Side, and 80 Grey Street, New- castle- on- Tyne," thereon. Information to Supt. Jobsou, Blyth. SUFFOLK ( East). 62. — Sfsswich ( Borough). — 24th inst., a lady's gold fancy ring, set 2 rubies and 3 pearls; 1 gold safety pin brooch, set pearls forming letter " E," 3 pearls missing; 1 gold bracelet, heavy, bar and chain pattern ; 1 do., narrow; 1 lady's silver keyless watch, No. 79249, " E. R." in old English on plain back, " Boby & Jannings " inside, 1 small silver chain, ball at end, attached; 4 silver brace- lets ( 2 plain, with knobs at end; 1 flat, with snap fastening; 1 flat, knobs on edge, engraved with 4 crosses and 5 dots); 2 silver buckles ( 1 plain; other chased); 1 silver pencil case, chased; 1 metal " Exchange " purse, containing 8s. 9d.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 39, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, hair ( bald on front), mous- tache, and stubby beard, brown; wearing moleskin trousers. Information to Lieut.- Col. Russell, Chief Con- stable, Ipswich. SUSSEX ( East). 63.— Hastings ( Borough).— Between 13th and 14th inst., 3 new black cardigan jackets, bound black braid, " • '. S. Mens " on tabs ; 4 pairs blue stockings, 4 pink check Oxford shirts, 8 or 9 red handkerchiefs, white spots, all stamped " Hastings Union Workhouse, Infirm Men " ; 3 pairs nailed lace boots; 3 pairs trousers. Sus- picion is attached to tramps. 64 — Hastings ( Borough).— Between 20th and 21st inst., a brown leather purse ( worn), snap fastening, containing £ 3 18s. 6d.; 1 gold ring, set large diamond, star setting. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WARWICKSHIRE. 65. — Stratford- on- Avon ( County). — 22nd inst., at Earlswood, a B. S. A. bicycle, 1903 pat- tern, fixed wheel, dropped handle bars, feather- weight saddle, Palmer tyres— Supposed by A MAN, age about 24, height 5 ft. 4 in., clean shaven; dress, dark round jacket, grey knickers, light straw hat. Information to Supt. Lambourne, Stratford- on- Avon. WORCES TERSHIRE. 66.— Worcester ( City).— Between 11 th and 13th inst., by housebreaking, 5 dessert knives, chased ivy leaf pattern, 1 leaf end of blade, ivy leaf and " berries round ferrule, ivory handles; 6 dessert forks to match; 6 ivory handle fish knives, supposed " Plum, High Street, Worcester," on blades; 6 do. fish forks to match; 1 pair ivory handle fish servers; 1 pair black trousers, black buttons, supposed " Williams, Worcester," thereon ( worn); 1 black vest. All the cutlery is electro- plated. 67.— Worcester ( City).— 20th inst., a silver chain, curb pattern, Kruger half- crown, Jubilee sixpence, and threepenny piece attached; 1 gold ring, set dark red stone, open a little, a joint; 1 white silk handkerchief, " A " in corner; 1 gentle man's umbrella, cherry- wood handle, " Howarth" on top ( nearly new).— By A MAN, age 25 or 26, height about 5 ft. 8 in., thin build, complexion sallow, hair and slight moustache brown; dress, black jacket and vest, striped trousers, cloth cap, black socks, Oxford shoes. He took lodgings, com- mitted larceny, and left, under the pretence of fetching his boxes from railway station. Information to the Chief Constable, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 68.— Cuisborough ( County).— 19th inst.> by burglary at Redcar, 12 gold watches, viz. :— 1 18 ct. gold keyless repeater lever hunter, No. 864 ; 1 do. keyless lever watch, W. E. movement, No. 470815; 1 do. keyless English lever, plain white dial ; 1 14 ct. gold Waltham keyless lever, No. 3770; 1 18 ct. gold lady's lever. No. 18961 ; 1 do., No. 19360; 1 do., No. 19361; 1 do. No. 1471; 1 14 ct. gold lady's Geneva, No. 98031; 1 lady's gold fancy keyless, No. 5899 ; 1 gold filled keyless, No. 11808 ; 1 lady's 9 ct. gold keyless, No. 20680; 5 gold curb Alberts; 9 9 ct. long gold guards, fancy patterns ; 8 ladies'gold Alberts; 12 pairs gold cuff links, engraved and plain ; 1 pair cuff links, set horseshoe of diamonds ; 1 pair links, blue enamel centre ; 12 sets gold cuff links and collar studs, engraved tops : 6 gold thimbles ; 35 22 ct. gold wedding rings, marked ordinary Bir- mingham hall mark stamped " 22 S. B." ; 81 gold keeper and signet rings, various designs; 12 ladies' gold signet rings, designs shield and heart ; 189 ladies' gold dress rings; 15 to 20 gem rings, set diamonds and rubies, opals and diamonds, sapphires and diamonds ; 10 Queen's patent gold expanding bangles, one sovereign case and one watch in centre; 12 gold curb bangles with padlocks, one set pearls and one pearls and turquoise ; 1 gold bangle, set opal and diamond ; 1 gold bangle, set diamond and rubies ; 1 gold bangle, set sapphires and diamonds; 1 gold bangle, curb pattern, paste brilliants on top; 6 fancy gold bracelets : 1 15 ct. fancy gold curb bracelet; 1 fancy gold garter bracelet; 1 15 ct. gold fancy bracelet, links work with hinge; 1 gold sovereign purse ; 1 double gold sovereign purse ; 3 gold scarf pins, pin and ring combined, one set turquoise ; 1 gold scarf pin, set 3 diamond ; 47 gold brooches, plain curb and gem set; 2 15 ct. gold brooches, set large flat opals; 1 19 ct. gold necklet, fancy pattern, opal set pendant; 1 15 ct. gold necklet, rope pattern, three swallows in pearls, sapphire eyes ; 3 gold pearl set pen- dants. Information to Supt. Holmes, Guisborough. 69. — Thornaby- on- Tees ( County). — 18th inst., at Stockton Races, a silver English lever stop- watch No. 43/ 43, white dial, black chapters, gold coloured pointers, maker, Harris, Liverpool ; 9 ct. gold curb Albert attached. Information to Supt. Cook, Thornaby- on- Tees. PROPERTY FOUND. NOR THUMBERLAND. 7 '.— Blyth ( County).— Pledged 20th inst., a lady's 18 ct. gold English lever watch, No. 94415, key wind, gold dial, black pointers and chapters, engraved back, nearly new ( supposed stolen). Information to Supt. Jobson, Blyth. PROPERTY RECOVERED. A YRSHIRE. 71.— Ayr( Courtty).— Silver quaich and mother o'- pearl opera glasses, Case No. 47, 14th ult., and thief arrested. SUFFOLK ( West). 72.— Mildenhall ( County).— Bicycle, Case No. 63. 7th inst. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF A PRISONER. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 73.— Halifax ( Borough).— Found in posses- sion of FREDERICK RAMSDEN RILEY, remanded under Section 7 Prevention of Crimes Act. A lady's gold dress ring, set white stone ; 1 lady's gold keeper ring; 1 lady's gold signet ring, " M. A. R." engraved thereon ; I lady's gold keeper ring, buckle pattern ; 1 heavy 9 ct. plain gold ring; 1 gold brooch, knot pattern, three leaves and ball in centre; 1 lady's long gold guard, flat links, metal swivels ; 1 lady's long gold Albert, twisted link pattern with locket; 1 silver lever watch, No. 11600; 1 silver Geneva watch. No. 64600 ; 1 pair plated cuff links, oval pattern ; 7 small pieces of chain with two swivels. The following property was pawned by Riley :— 1 15 ct. gold ring, set emeralds and pearls ; 1 18 ct. do., set 3 small diamonds; 1 9 ct. do., " Mizpah" thereon ; 1 9 ct. do., set 3 white and 2 red stones; 1 9 ct. do., set 3 white stones ; 1 antique gold split ring ; 1 9 ct. gold Albert, locket attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police Office, Halifax. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. KENT. 74.— Dover ( Borough).— 18th inst., a dark bay gelding pony, age 10 years, 12 to 13 hands, thick set, roughish mane, lnmp size of hazel nnt over right eye. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Dover. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND HER TFORDSHIRE. 75.— Watford ( County).— Found dead with a bullet wound in forehead, A MAN, age about 60, length about 5 ft. 7 in., hair grey, right fore- finger missing, 2 teeth in upper jaw; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, light check trousers, dark striped wrapper, blue Oxford shirt, black hard felt hat, lace boots ( nearly new); found in pockets, a purse, containing 8s. 5id., 2 studs, 1 watch, Swiss make, No. 108, white metal chain attached, 1 pair glasses. Had a 6- chambered revolver in his right hand. Information to Supt. Wood, Watford. APPREHENSIONS. 76.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office. — JOSEPH DALBY, Office No. 1249- 02, Tabular Form, 3rd July last ( see also list of re- apprehen- sions of Licence- holders, & c.) 77.— Metropolitan Police District, C Division.— J. J. ANDERSON, Case No. 2, 5th June last. 78 — Kent, Tunbridge Wells ( Borough)— J. W. GREEN, Case No. 15, 3rd ult. 79. — Lancashire, Ashton- under- Lyne ( Borough). — JOHN BRASSINGTON, Case No. 29, 17th nit., and committed for trial at next Manchester Assizes. 80 •— Staffordshire, Longton( Cminty). — JOHN HALLAM, Case No. 40, 28th November, 1902. 81. — Yorkshire ( West Riding), Barnsley( Borough)— HARRY- WILKINSON, Case No. 51, 6th Feb. last, and cart recovered. LANCASHIRE. 82.— Southport ( Borough).— For failure ro report, and larcenv— Licence- holder HARRY WILLIAMS, alias HENRY WILLIAMS, Office No. 3192- 99, age 35, height 5 ft. 8J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, scar below and behind lobe of right ear; both little fingers bent inwards, blue mark back left wrist. Sentenced, at Chester Quarter Sessions, 18th October, 1900, to 3 years penal servitude for lar- ceny; sentence, with remainder of former sentence, will expire 24th April, 1905. Licenced 17th Jan- uary last, V. A. 137. Has also been convicted at Liverpool. Information to Chief Constable Elliott, South- port. SUSSEX ( East). 83.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For being found on enclosed premises for an unlawful pur- pose, and assault on Police, 22nd inst.— EDWARD FISHER, age about 23, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, slight moustache dark brown, eyes blue, scar right thumb; dress, grey jacket, dark trousers, and cap. Has served in the Army. A labourer; native of Eastbourne. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. PERSON IN CUSTODY. CITY OF LONDON. 84.— Remanded till 2nd prox., for forging and uttering a cheque for £ 26 ISs. 2d.— ALFRED BELL CROXSON, age 39, height 5 ft, 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey; dress, black coat and vest, grey trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A clerk; native of Portsmouth. States he has forced letter- boxes, fixed to office doors, in London, Leeds, Hull, Sheffield, Liverpool, Man- chester, Bradford, & c., since May, 1901. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26 Old Jewry, LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. f 6 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 1903. APPREHENSION. 85— Norfolk, Norwich ( County). — MAUD HUFFEY, Case No. 25, 24th April last. MISSING. — Since 14th inst., SOPHIA FRANCES HICKMAN, of 57, Courtfield Gardens, Ken- sington, W., a surgeon, age 29, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, worn at sides on high forehead, eyes ( large) grey, powerful build, full lips, large feet, a good walker; dress, blue blouse, large turn- down collar, open at neck, dark blue alpaca skirt, no corsets, black and white straw hat, long drab colour mackintosh, velvet collar, no cape, sleeves torn under arms, may be , wearing large gold rimmed glasses. Had in possession a silver watch, with long seconds h short silver chain attached. Is fond of the country and visiting ancient ruins. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. LOST. A YRSHSRE. £ 3 REWARD. 87 — Ayr ( County).— Between 13th and 17th inst., a beetle brooch, about f in. by J in., body formed of 1 large pearl ( cracked T shape, crack covei- ed by gold bands), head formed of a smaller pearl, rubies for eyes, diamonds in gold setting for legs, body carved on upper and lower parts in layers like the natural insect. Is of historical value. The above reward will be paid by Captain Stewart, Neuck Monkton, Ayrshire, to any person giving such information as will lead to the recovery of the brooch. Information to the Chief Constable of Ayrshire, Ayr. List of Licanoo Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re- apprehended, for tha week ending August 22nd, 1903, with the results, etc. NAME. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Result. Date and Place. Name and Division of Officer. 3895- - 99 BERNSTEIN. JOSEPH 896- - 03 BERRY, FREDERICK 2500- - 02 BR AM WELL, CHAS. 1919- - 02 BROWN, GEORGE 3109- - 01 BROWN, WILLIAM 699 - 02 CASSIN, JAMES 1249 — 02 DALBY, JOSEPH 1670 - 01 DERWENT, GERTRUDE C. 2G46 - 02 DESMOND, JOHN 1006- - 02 DEVET, JOHN ALFRED 2342- - 02 • FORSYTH, GEORGE 1222- - 97 GOULD, MARY 1340 - 02 HATCH, GEORGE HENRY 2559- - 02 HAYLES. WILLIAM EDWARD 1747- - 98 HEATH, CHARLES 561- - 03 HISCUT, EMILY 2447- - 01 JAMES, RICHARD 2250- - 01 JONES, THOS. 1024- - 01 KENDRICK, GEORGE 832- - 02 KIRBY, WALTER 1683- - 01 KNOWLES, JOHN 484- - 02 MOORE, SARAH 3581- - 02 MORRIS, THOMAS 42 - 00 NATHAN, JACK 3544- - 02 POOLE, JAMES 724- - 01 REYNOLDS, WM. 3545- 02 RICHARDS, GEORGE 174- 02 SUTTON, ELIZABETH 3230- 01 SYMES, WILLIAM 1365- 02 THOMPSON, GEORGE 941- 00 THORN, EDWARD 2942- 98 TRAINER. WILLIAM 1424- 02 WAIN WRIGHT, JOHN 1918- 02 WATSON, HENRY 2030- 02 WHITE, ALBERT C. 2753- 99 WILKINSON, GEO. 1644- 02 WILLIAMS, ELLEN 288- 00 WOOD, ALFRED 239— 03 YOUNG, WILLIAM Frequenting ( P. of C. Act) Assault on Police Wareliousebreakng Attd. fraud Larceny ( per.) Loitering Larceny ( dwelling) & assault Larceny ( trick) Larceny ( per.) Larceny ( outside shop) Larceny ( lodger) Larceny ( shop door) Attd. pickpockets Obtaining 2s. by false pretences Attd. larceny ( trick) Larceny lodger ( 2 cases) Burglary Assault Unlawful wounding Larceny ( trick) Burglary Larceny ( goods exposed) Sus. person ( P. C. Act) Frequenting ( P. of 0. Act) Shopbreaking Shopbreaking ( 2 cases) being in poss. of house- breaking imple- ments by night, and assltg. Police. Drunk and Dis. P. of C. Act Sus. person Frequenting Larceny ( per.) Drunk, dis., and usiDg obscene language Shopbreaking Att.. shopbreaking and poss. house- breaking imple- ments by night Sus. person Burglary Larceny ( goods exposed) Larceny ( per. and assault) Drunk k disordlv JACOB BARNETT FREDERICK BROOKS CHARLES DIMSDALE JOHN COLLINS HY. BROWN Same Name JOHN WILLIAMS LOUISA PORTER JOHN EDWARDS Same Name CHARLES ALBERT POTTER MARY ANN GOULD Same Name WILLIAM HAYLES HENRY MATTHEWS Same Name Same Name ALBERT ED. JARV1S Same Name Same Name JOHN NUNNS Same Name Same Name JOHN NATHAN JAS. SMITH Same Name GEORGE RICHARDS Same Name WILLIAM AMES JOHN QUINN EDWARD THORN Same Name HARRY STANLEY HENRY DOW ARTHUR WHITE GEO. W. WILKINSON ELLEN WILLIAMS ALBERT DOYLE Same Name 3 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 1 month L. l. 3 yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 3 months h. l. 5 yrs p. s. and 3 yrs supn. 18 months h. l. 3 yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 20 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 2 years h. l. 3 months h. l. 6 mths & 3 mths h. l. ( consect) 5 years p. s. and 3 vis. supn. 2 mouths h. l. Own recog. in £ 10 18 months h. l. 4 years p. s. and 3 yrs. supn. 3 years p. s. and 2 yrs supn. G weeks h. l. 3 months h. l. 5yrs p. s. and 3 yrs supn. 3J yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 5s. or 5 days h. l. 12 month h. l. 3 months h. l. 3 months h. i. fi months h. l. 1 month h. l. 3 yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 12 moutns h. l. 14 days h. l. 12 months h. l. 23 months h. l. 3} r yrs p. s. and 2 yrs Bupn. 10/- or 7 days h. l. 19th Aug., Guildhall P. Ct. 13th Aug, Marlborough St. P. Ct.' 19th Aug., S. L. Sess. 12th Aug., Southwark P. Ct. 14th Aug., N. L. Sess. 31st July, Dublin P. Ct. 12th Aug., N. L. Sess. 12th Aug., N. L. Sess. 19th Aug., S. L. Sess. 20th Aug., S. L. Sess. 19th Aug., S. L. Sess. 19th Aug., S. L. Sess. 4th Aug., Stratford P. Sess. loth July, S. L. Sess. 18th Aug., Southwark P. Ct. ISth Aug., Lambeth P. Ct. 11th Aug., N. L. Sess. 15th Aug., Clerkenwell P. Ct, 12th Aug., N. L. Sese. 19 Aug., S. L. Sess. 20th Aug., S. L. Sess. 19th Aug., S. L. Sess. 18th Aug., Southwark P. Ct. 19th Aug., Guildhall P. Ct. 11th Aug., N. L. Sess. 19th Aug., S. L. Sess. 14th Aug., Marylebone P. Ct. 18th Aug., Thames P. Ct. 21st Aug . Mansion House P. Ct. 29th July, Dublin P. Ct. 12th Aug., Thames P. Ct. 17th Aug., Thames P. Ct. 13th Aug., N. L. Sess. 19th Aug., S. L. Sess. 20th Aug., West Ham P. Ct. 19th Aug., S. L. Sess. lflth Aug., S. L. Sess. 14th Aug., N. L. Sess. 21th Aug., Worship St. P. Ct. Known to P. S. Tyrrell, 13C; also to P. C. Cochrane, 232C. Known to P. C. Dominy, 382L; also to P. C. Cowley, 337C. Known to P. C. Barker, 195E ; also to P. C. Manwaring, 627K. Known to P. C. Whitton, 352C ; also to P. S. Selby, O. I. D., G. Known to P. S. King, C. I. D.. D : also to P. S. Grey, C. I. D., D. Known to P. C. Topson, 313L ; also to P. C. Bracken- bury, 445G. Known to P. C. Prew, 565R ; also to P. S. Andrews, 65W. Known to P. C. Geherran, 307M ; also to P. S. Gould, 10L. Known to P. C. Lloyd, 201L ; also to P. S. Smith, C. I. D.. M. Known to P. C. Bradley, C. I. D.. N : also to P. S. Vanstone, C. I. D.. K. Known to P. S. Hancock. C. I. D., R; also to Dect. Lipscombe, Gravesend ( Borough). Known to P. C. Graydon, 229M. Known to P. S. Willis, C. I. D, P ; also to P. C. Gordon, C. I. D., P. Known to P. S. Crow, 1JR ; also to P. C. Cox, 316X. Known to P. C. Butters, C. I. D.. Y ; also to P. C. Powell, C. I. D., Y. Known to P. C. Powell, C. I. D., Y : also to P. C. Butters C. I. D., Y. Known to P. S. \ Vrinton, C. I. D., R.: also to P. S. Duggan, C. I. D., C. Known to P. C. Bateman, 503P ; also to P. C. Mitchel- more, 104V. Known to P. C. George, 463V ; also to P. S. Moore, C. I. D., V. Known to P. C. Cockburn, 374L : also to P. S. Hawkins, C. I. D., W. Known to Insp. Kyd, C. I. D., G ; also to P. S. Selby, C. I. D., G. Known to P. C. Trusse, 248R ; also to P. S. Cleveland. C. I. D., R. Known to P. S. Handley, C. I. D., H. ; also to P. S. Roberts, 17G. Known to P. C. Golding, 301H. Known to P. C. Woot'tou, 861K.; alsotoI'. S. Lamerton, 9K. Known to Insp. Prince, B. ; also to P. C. Vanner, C. I. D., B. Known to P. C. Lawson, 232L. : also to I'. S. Ryman, 31L. and P. S. Milton, C. I. D., L. Known to P. C. Lawmen, 473K. ; also to P. S. Read, C. I. D., K. Known to P. S. Chas. Bartlett, 50P.; also to P. C. Allen, O. I. D., P. Known to P. C. George, 463V.; also to P. S. Moore, C. I. D., V. Known to P. S. Long. 46E. ; also to P. S. Pedder, C. I. D., E. Known to P. C. Bailey, 428G ; also to P. S. Hodson, C. I. D., G. LONDON I Furimro woK HIS MAJHTY'* SnnomcR* 0 » non BY J. J. KIOIKEI A Co., LIMITKD, 88, VIOTOBIA STBBST, S. W. ; 33, Kiss Wtuuxx STKKKT, B. C.; AKD MARSHALSKA WOHM, S. B. 57540