.80''' GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1903. VOL. XX., No. 2064. X2 G- XJ X. - 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. I. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 6. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be inserted at a cost of 7s. per portrait, and of 5s. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, unless the article is large or unusually intricate, when the engraver's charge will range from 5s. to IOJ. 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 case may be. aLTIOHTS. 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, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Pott Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted on payment; and the charges for the insertion of the same wUl be given on application. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. INDEX TO SPECIAL NOTICES AND CAUTIONS Which have appeared in the POLICE GAZETTE during the past twelve months. ASTORIA, or L. CLEMENT, Dog Dealer, 52 Maida Yale, N. W. ( P. G., No. 1862, November 1st, 1901, and 1952, September 12th, 1902.) BEVINGTON, 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, 1901.) 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. Letters relating to criminal business addressed by other Police Forces to Scotland Yard, are very frequently delayed, owing to the envelopes con- taining them being directed incorrectly or inade- quately. In such cases prompt attention cannot be assured unless the letters are addressed " The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W." APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLIOE DISTRICT 1— Convict Supervision Office.— For failure to report— Licence- holder JOHN MICHAEL CONNER, alias JOHN JOHNSON, JOHN PETERSON, and JOHN WILSON, Office No. 1060- 03, age 44, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion fresh, hair auburn, eyes grey, scar on lip and palm of left hand, nose broken, end of 2nd right finger crushed. A bricklayer. Sentenced at Cardiff Assizes, 16th March, 1901, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( lodger). Licenced 21st July last. b. 87. Convicted at Liverpool and Newcastle, and is now wanted at South Shields for larceny. 2.— J Division.— For larceny ( servant)— ANNIE ROYLE, age 48, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) and eyes ( small) dark, prominent nose, of good address. A native of Emsworth, Hants. Warrant issued. 3.— L Division.— For converting £ 5 3s. lOd. to his own use— CHARLES HITT, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, bloated, hair and straggling beard dark brown, turning grey, eyes ( slight cast in one) blue; dress, black morning coat and vest, striped trousers, black hard felt hat. A native of London. Has canvassed in suburban districts on behalf of a tea company. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 4.— For forging and uttering 3 cheques for £ 369 5s., and stealing £ 103 2s. 4d.— THOMAS GRANT, age 16, height 5 ft. 7 in., thin build, stoops slightly, complexion pale, hair dark; sup- posed wearing a false moustache; dress, light grey jacket suit, white straw hat, with black band, but- ton boots. A native of Love Lane, E. C. Ab- sconded 30th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. A YRSHIRE. 5.— Stevenston ( County).— For forgery and stealing £ 15, 11th ult.— JOHN RAMSAY, age 34, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, hair ( in- clined to curly) light brown, moustache light, slightly lame right ankle; dress, brown tweed jacket and vest, blue serge trousers, black and white striped muffler, blue motor cap, light lace boots. A colliery check weighman; native of Ayrshire. Ab- sconded 18th ult. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable of Ayrshire, Ayr. BERKSHIRE. 6. — Windsor ( Borough). — For stealing between 3rd and 4th inst., a cash box, containing a Post Office Savings Bank book, in name of " Arthur James Robinson "; a marriage certificate bearing same name; a receipt for £ 30; several let- ters; and £ 20 5s.— MARK REVILLE, age 27 height ' 5 ft 8i in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue, dot, cross, and " In memory of my Jessie" left forearm; dress, dark blue vicuna cloth suit, dark grey tweed overcoat with turned- up cuffs and vertical side pockets, white silk tie, dark cap, " Pall Mall " inside. A native of Kilkenny. Is a deserter from the 1st Scots Guards. Information to Chief Constable Nicholls, Wind- sor. BUCKING HA MS HIRE. 7.— Aylesbury ( County).— For sacrilege at Aston Clinton, and stealing a silver Communion bread plate, engraved; 1 silver paten ( recovered); 1 Sheffield plate flagon, coffee- pot pattern, height about 9 in., holds three half- pints, small black wooden handle; and a grey cloth waterproof hand- bag, plated fittings on top— A MAN, age 45 to 55, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion dark, sunburnt, hair, whiskers, and moustache brown ( turning grey), eyes hazel, wears glasses when reading, speaks with Welsh accent, has a habit of biting the ends of his whiskers; dress, dark clothes and cap. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Pitson, Aylesbury. DERBYSHIRE. 8.— Chesterfield ( County).—¥ or stealing from his lodgings, a silver lever watch, maker, " J. G. Harrison, Manchester," on dial, silver chain, curb pattern with small medal, attached; 1 pair shoes, size 8: and a pair of woollen socks— JOHN THOMPSON, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 5 in., hair and moustache grey ; dress, black overcoat with velvet collar, knitted vest with red spots, black trousers, grey motor cap. Supposed a native of Sheffield. Stated he was an Inspector on the Mid- land Railway. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Faulkner. County Police Office, Chesterfield. DEVONSHIRE. 9. — Exeter ( City). — For obtaining, by fraudulent Post Office money orders, 21st ult., money and a lady's 5- stone diamond ring. 18 ct., claw setting, stock No. 417, private mark " L. M.." makers, " D. & F."; 1 plain gold match- box, about 2 in. square, with small ring for chain attachment; 1 plain silver cigarette case, about 3 in. by 2i in., containing a gold- mounted amber cigarette tube, initials " S. M. A- C."— A MAN, who gave the 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1903. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— name of JOHN or R. LEA, age 27 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fresh, rather thin features, prominent nose, heavy moustache dark; dress, dark lounge suit, bowler hat, some- times wears a brownish overcoat. He obtains money orders, and by a chemical process alters the amount to a larger sum, then calls on jewellers, selects articles, and in payment tenders one of the orders for more than the amount of purchase, and receives the balance. The orders he used here were issued at Edgware Road, London. He is also wanted for stealing a gold- filled keyless " Peerless " watch, No. 207934, 21st ult., at Ilfracombe, where he gave the name of ROBERT STEVENS, alias JOHN or R. LEA, and addresses at Edgbaston, Birmingham, and Talbot Road, London, N. Information to the Chief Constable, Court House, Exeter. DURHAM. 10.— Sunderland ( Borough).— For larceny — SAMUEL LANDA, a Jew, age 26, height 5 ft. 9 in., rather stout build, complexion dark, broad face, hair brown, slight moustache light brown; dress, dark striped jacket suit, black and white check bow tie, black felt hat. A tailor, native of Leeds. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Sunder- land. ESSEX. 11.— Brentwood ( County).— For stealing 23rd ult., from the Railway Station, a " Swift" bicycle, about 64 gear, free- wheel, rubber pedals, Velox tyres, Bowden brake back wheel, rim brake front wheel, straight handle- bars, cork handles with black tips ( right handle grazed and tip broken), 2 mudguards, plated rims, roller chain, plated spokes ( rusty), black enamelled frame, transfer " The Swift" on head, acetylene lamp, Swift saddle, Daisy bell, 2 tool bags, 1 tri- angle shape, black enamelled pump, " Colchester " thereon— A MAN, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark; dress, light colour jacket and vest, cord trousers, blue necker- chief, cap. Appearance of a bricklayer or labourer. Information to Supt. Marden, Brentwood._ 1 Southend- on- Sea ( County).— For stealing a churn containing milk ( recovered)— GEORGE RHODES, age 45, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion ruddy, hair brown, moustache ( heavy) and side whiskers dark, eyes hazel; dress, dark grey jacket and vest, dark trousers, black hard felt hat, heavy lace boots. A dairyman; native of Southend- on- Sea. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. 13.— Thorpe ( County). — For larceny ( lodgings), 14th ult., at Kirby- le- Soken- WALTER FREDERICK LANE EDWARDS, age 19, height 5 ft. 9 in., well built, complexion fresh, hair brown, good teeth; dress, dark jacket and vest, dark grey trousers, dark overcoat, hard felt hat. A native of Brixton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Thorpe. 14.— Colchester ( Borough).— For stealing a quantity of grapes— THOMAS WRIGHT, age 24, height 5 ft. 5f in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes blue, left thumb- nail broken; dress, light brown suit, dark cap. A native of Colchester. Warrant issued. For stealing, 17th ult., a black serge over- coat, and a brown mixed tweed suit — • JACK EDMUNDS, age about 24, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., stoops slightly, complexion dark, thin face; dress, dark jacket and vest, khaki trousers, small plaid cap. Stated he was a plumber. Information to the Chief Constable, Colchester. HAMPSHIRE. 15.— Southampton ( Bormigh).— For steal- ing £ 17 17s., 30th ult.— ERNEST CLARKE, alias JOHNSON, age 23£, height 5 ft. 4£ in., com- plexion fresh, hair black, eyes blue, dots tattooed on right forearm; dress, navy blue serge suit, tweed cap, red tie with black spots. A painter; native of Southampton. Is a deserter from the 2nd Devon- shire Regiment. Warrant issued. 16.— Southampton ( Borough).— For steal- ing £ 3 from his lodgings, 5th inst.— JAMES WALLIS, alia.„ WILLIAMS and THOMPSON, age 26, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, scar over each eyebrow, over right temple and front left thumb, prominent nose. ° A tailor; native of Liverpool. Previous convicted at Central Criminal Court and at Hanley. Is wanted elsewhere. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 17.— ROSS ( County).— For larceny, 22nd August last, at Llanwarne — CYPRUS GILES, age 24, height 5 ft. 3 in., thick set, complexion fresh, round face, hair sandy, eyes blue, scar left forearm and back of left hand, left forefinger deformed. A labourer; native of America Previously convicted of horse stealing. ( See Case No. 17, 4th ult.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Marston, Ross. KENT. 18.— Sitting bourne ( County).— For steal- ing £ 21 10s.— DAVID BRODIE, alias KING, age 46, height 5 ft. 5| in., complexion fresh, hair grey, rather heavy moustache auburn, turning grey, eyes hazel, scar right cheek; dress, dark blue suit with white stripes, black hard felt hat, carried a stick. A timekeeper; supposed a native of Stirling. Ab- sconded 3rd inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rhodes, Sittingbourne. 19.— Tonbridge ( County). — For horse- stealing— ALBERT, alias JOCK BARBER, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown; dress, brown jacket suit, hard felt hat. A costermonger. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Styles, Tonbridge. 20. — West Mailing ( County). — FER- DINAND WEHMER, Case No. 19, 6th February last. Warrant withdrawn. 21.— West Mailing ( County).— For obtain- ing, by false pretences, at Burham, 4th inst., a light chestnut gelding Russian pony, aged, about 13 hands, long tail; a set of black leather harness, brass mounts; and a light spring van, painted chocolate colour, door at back, 2 steps, " R. Easterby, Burham," on off side— WALTER HUNTLEY, age about 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., slight build, complexion dark, hair black, clean shaved; dress, black jacket and vest, light tweed trousers, dark cap, heavy lace boots. A labourer; supposed a native of Dover. Had in his posses- sion a great coat, " Private G. Fox, 2nd V. B. Queen's, 4069," stamped thereon. Is accompanied by his wife, 2 children, and a collie dog. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hoare, West Mailing. 22.— Dover ( Borough).- - For unlawfully ex- posing and neglecting their child, age 5 years— THOMAS LENAGAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache sandy; dress, dark diagonal jacket, dark cord trousers, cap— MARY JANE LENAGAN ( wife of above), wearing dark clothes, old shawl, and sailor hat, usually sings in the street, has with her a child, age about 3 years. Stays at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. 23.— Dover ( Borough).— For embezzling £ 2 12s. 6d.— CHARLES BECK, age 18, looks younger, height about 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, full face, arched eyebrows; dress, dark grey jacket, brown trousers, cycling shirt, red mixture tie, cap. Ab- sconded 28th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Dover. 24.— Folkestone ( Borough).— For obtain- ing, 30th ult., £ 10 by a worthless cheque, No. '• T/ B 58268," on the London City and Midland Bank, Charing Cross Branch, drawn by Frank Curzon in favour of H. E. Flint— A MAN, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 10 in., well- built, complexion fresh, hair dark, clean shaved, of good address; dress, dark coat and trousers, hard felt hat, carried a light overcoat, wearing gold ring. The cheque was taken from a cheque book stolen in London some months ago. He obtains from servants the names of their employers, also the names of tradesmen with whom they deal, and states that he is a butler or valet to a person in London, who is about to reside in the neighbour- hood, then fills in the cheques, usually for £ 10, which he asks tradesmen to cash, representing that he is either a son or a nephew of a customer in whose favour the cheque is drawn. Supposed identioal with Man, Case No. 43, 2nd inst. Warrant issued. 25.— Folkestone ( Borough).— For stealing, 16th ult., a lady's silver watch and gold chain ( re- covered) ; 1 pair lady's black cashmere button boots, size 5, nearly new; 1 blue sateen blouse, flowers and white lace across front, slate coloured lining BATES, age 45 to 47, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes blue, wears glasses, front upper teeth missing; dress, mauve blouse, white insertion across front and arms, black sailor hat, had with her a black dress bodice and light skirt. An ironer; stated she came from Manchester. May call at Salvation Army Homes for assistance. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Folkestone. 26.— Margate ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 10, by false pretences— JOHN DINMORE, age 36 or 38, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion swarthy, hair and moustache black A caterer or chef. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Margate. LANCASHIRE. 27.— Liverpool ( City).— For failure to re- port— Licence- holder SAMUEL MORGAN, alias JOHN DOCHERTY and THOMAS McLAUGH- LAN, Office No. 548- 03, age 36, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes brown, scar bridge of nose, left of head, and 3rd left finger. A labourer; native of Middlesbrough. Sentenced at York Assizes, 20th July, 1898, to 6 years penal servitude for robbery with violence. Licenced 11th April last. Y. 256. He left this city 6th August last by boat for Belfast, but failed to report there. May be dealt with wherever found. 28.— Liverpool ( City).— For obtaining £ 47 by false pretences, 19th May last— G. W. SAMUEL, age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 5 in., rather slight build, complexion sallow, thin face, promi- nent nose, beard and moustache grey, of Jewish appearance; dress, black morning suit, silk hat. An oil merchant's traveller. He obtained the above amount by a worthless acceptance. Ab- sconded 23rd ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. 29.— Blackpool ( Borough).— For abandon- ing her child, age 9 weeks— MARY or POLLY BOLSOVER, age 21, height about 5 ft., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey or brown; dress, grey mixture tweed skirt and three- quarter length jacket, flowered blouse, Tam- p'- shanter, or large white straw hat with pink flowers and pink and white ribbon. May seek employment at registry offices. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Derham, Black- pool. 30 — Oldham ( Borough).— For stealing £ 40 — JOSEPH SANDIFORI), age 20, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, red cheeks, hair light brown, thin in places at back of head Queen Victoria, peacock, woman, & c., tattooed nn both arms; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, blue- black cord trousers, green plaid cap, heavy lace boots, may be wearing a blue silk muffler. A native of Oldham. He recently stated his inten- tion of proceeding to Canada. Sometimes visits Carnarvonshire. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Turner, Oldham. LANARKSHIRE. 31. — Glasgow ( City). — For embezzling £ 300— THOMAS HAY, age about 25, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, straight nose, hair and slight moustache dark, eyes brown, stoops slightly, walks quickly; dress, usually dark jacket suit, with light stripes, dark rainproof overcoat, dark round felt hat. May be accompanied by A WOMAN, age 25, hair ( worn on forehead and over ears) dark, complexion sallow, oval features, short snub nose; dress, blue costume, faced with white, deep lace collar, large black hat with black feather. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. 32.— Glasgow ( City).— For obtaining by fraud, 14th and 18th July last, 460 shares ( value about £ 2,000) in the British South African Com- pany and the East Rand Proprietary Mines, Limited— WILLIAM COOK, age 26 to 30, height 5 ft. 6| in., complexion pale, hair light, clean shaved, eyes blue, slightly knock- kneed; dress, usually dark tweed jacket suit and black hard felt hat. A clerk. May endeavour to leave the coun- try. Absconded 26th ult, accompanied by his WIFE, age 26, height about 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair light, eyes blue, and 2 children, viz., a girl, age 2 years; and a boy, age 6 weeks. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Stevenson, Cen- tral Police Chambers, Glasgow. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1903. LANCASHIRE. MURDER. 35 — Manchester City — For murder 6th ult.— THOMAS PRICE, alias ROUTLEDGE, and COCKNEY, age 34 or 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., red face, hair dark brown, moustache ( cut short) PORTRAIT OF A PERSON IN CUSTODY. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 34.— 5 Division.— For stealing horses des- cribed in Case No. 5, 18th ult.— JAMES MEZEN, age 27, height 5 ft. 6| in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, of smart appearance; dress, brown suit with yellow stripe in squares, tight- fitting trousers, light motor cap, brown boots, or blue suit, brown soft felt Alpine hat, lace boots. A native of London. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. • , . ft BE sallow, hair dark, clean shaved, eyes sunken; dress, dark mixture suit, black hat. A grocer's traveller. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Manchester. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— NORFOLK. 37.— Aylsham ( County).— For housebreak- ing at Foulsham, 17th ult., and stealing a lady's silver Geneva watch; 1 gold chain, small links, locket, light colour inside, attached; 1 18 ct. gold dress ring, small balls at top; 1 22 ct. wedding ring, heart shape, open in centre, " I. E. P." en- graved on hearts; 1 new blue and red striped twill shirt, " The Wonder, No. 5," on neck- band; 1 wooden pipe, silver band top of bowl and centre of stem about 1 in. wide, stem 6 in. long— GEORGE CARTER ( supposed false), age 37 or 38, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, clean shaved; dress, black jacket suit, black cap, and the stolen shirt. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Palmer, Aylsham. 38.— Norwich ( County).— For obtaining £ 2 10s. by false pretences, 17th ult. — JOHN CHARLES STEVENS, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., round shoulders, slight build, complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark, eyes dark brown, wears glasses, speaks with North Country accent; dress, black rough morning coat suit, red ti\ black bowler hat, heavy lace boots, wore a gol^ chain pattern ring on 3rd left finger. A commission agent. He advertises in daily papers with a view METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 33.— J Division.— Remanded at Worship Street, charged with wilful murder— CHARLES JEREMIAH SLOWE, alias JERRY HOGAN and CHARLES LYONS, age 28, height 5 ft. 4| in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, scar over left eye, on nose, and 2 on head, birthmark small of back; dress, grey jacket and vest, black trousers, blue socks, lace boots. A dock labourer; native of London. Believed previously convicted. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. sandy, left eyelid droops, one right toe missing, speaks sharply; dress, dark jacket and vest, brown cord trousers, dark tweed cap, red scarf with white spots. A groom; native of Hereford. Has been employed as a dock labourer. 36.— Manchester ( City).— For embezzle- ment, 31st August last— WILLIAM DICKEN- SON, age 28, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1903. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— to invest money or take up partnership, and obtains money for payment of agreement stamp. Has been employed as an advertisement collector. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Flint, County Police Office, Norwich. 39.— Norwich ( City).— Vox stealing from the Cavalry Barracks, between 1st August and 20th ult., clothing ( recovered) — CHARLES JOHN NORMAN, age 24, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion fair, hair reddish brown, slight moustache light, eyes blue, scar right cheek, middle toe right foot contracted, turns feet outwards, well educated; dress, dark grey square- cut jacket, brown knitted woollen vest, yellow silk spots, brass buttons, dark grey trousers, dark cap. supposed a native of Manchester. Is a private, No. 5869, of the 2nd Dragoon Guards. May endeavour to re- enlist or seek employment at shipping offices. Warrant issued. 40.— Norwich ( City).— For stealing, 19th ult., from the railway station, a bag containing a blue and white striped nightdress, with large sailor collar, lace on collar and sleeves; 1 white under bodice, lace round top; 10 new hemstitched hand- kerchiefs; 1 pair natural colour wool combinations, narrow lace round top; 4 pairs black ribbed stock- ings ; 2 narrow brown leather parcel straps; 3 pieces of music; 24 books entitled " Home Com- panion "; 1 dream book; and other property. ( Bag and other property recovered.)— A MAN, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair and moustache light, nose has been broken, recent wound across same, spoke with North Country accent; dress, light mixture jacket suit and cap, black tie, lace boots. Stated he was a hawker of music. Supposed a native of Lanca- shire. Stays at common lodging and low public- houses. May be found in markets, etc. Information to Chief Constable Winch, Guild- hall, Norwich. NOR THAMPTONSHIRE. 41.— Towcester ( County).— For obtaining £ 4 10s., by false pretences, 17th August last— ARTHUR WARING, alias SMITH, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 10 in., stout build, complexion florid, hair dark ( turning grey), eyes grey, an inveterate smoker, speaks with Worcester accent; dress, dark tweed suit, black tie, hard felt hat, carried an um- brella. He takes apartments in a quiet neigh- bourhood, and answers advertisements in a Gar- dener's Chronicle, sends quotations of plants, & c., which he promises to forward on receipt of order and cash. Has letters addressed to a post office. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Norman, Towcester. SHROPSHIRE. 42.— Oswestry ( County). — For stealing, 5th ult., a half- bred brown mare, aged, about 14 hands, white patches on shoulders, lump inside each knee, over on forelegs, in poor condition; and a black leather cart- horse bridle, half- moon brasses on eyelids, brass buckles— THOMAS HUGHES, age about 39, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, moustache light, cut mark one side of face, both arms tattooed, ring on one finger; dress, cord jacket and vest, cord or moleskin trousers, dark cotton neckerchief, dark cap, clogs. A boatman; native of Stafford. Has served in the South Staf- fordshire Regiment. ( See Case No. 32, 18th ult.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lewis, Oswestry. 43.— Wellington ( County).— For stealing £ 10, 29th ult., at Hadley— ALFRED PITKIN, alias CLEAVER, age 23, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes brown; dress, grey jacket, blue serge vest and trousers, grey cap, strong lace boots. A baker. He obtained employment at Hadley, 26th ult., and stated that he had come from Douglas, Isle of Man, and that he had tramped from Liver- pool. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Wel- lington. SOMERSETSHIRE. U.— Bath ( City).— For stealing £ 3 12s., 12th ult.— JOHN VV. SANDERS, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, pointed chin, hair dark brown, slight moustache, scar on bridge of nose and left wrist; dress, blue jacket and vest, black trousers, dark grey jersey, white and brown tie, brown check cap, lace boots. A tailor; stated he arrived from Australia about 6 weeks ago. Ab- sconded 12th nit. Warrant issued. 45.— Bath ( City).— For stealing an antique pistol ( recovered)— THOMAS DYMOND, alias DIAMOND and WILLIAMS, age 25, height 5 ft. 8J in., slight build, complexion freckled, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, 2 scars back of head, 2 moles on forehead, 1 on shoulder, 2 boil marks back of neck, " F. D. T. D." inside and dot " 9. R. W." " 7," and 2 rows of dots back of right forearm, long scar right forefinger, 2 boil marks on side, 2 on breast, and several on right buttock, 2 large scars right groin, " T. D." outside left forearm, several small dots back of left hand, large cut scar top of left little finger; dress, dark grey coat and vest, brown cord trousers, dark cap. Previously convicted at Bristol, and supposed elsewhere. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to the Chief Constable, Bath. S TAFFORDSHIRE. A6.— Brierley Hill ( County).— For stealing ( bailee), a truck of scrap iron— EDWARD HARRY GOODMAN, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, complexion fresh, round face, hair and eyes dark, clean shaved; wearing a peak cap or straw Alpine hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pilliner, Brierley Hill. 47 .— Hanley ( Borough).— For embezzlement — GEORGE DEARDON GOULD, alias WILKIN- SON and WILLIAMS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, high forehead, front teeth decayed, one or two broken; dress, black frock coat with silk facings, black vest, grey striped trousers, dark tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots, wore an old brass chain long and short links alternately with imitation spade ace guinea " In memory of good old times" thereon, as pendant attached. A tailors' assistant. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Hanley. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). b2.— Pontefract ( County).— For stealing £ 6 6s. 5s.— THOMAS LIDDLE, age about 51, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) brown ( turning grey), moustache grey, speaks with North Country accent, leans forward when walking. A miner; supposed a native of County Durham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hollis, Pontefract. SURREY. 48. — Reigate ( Borough). — For obtaining, 15th ult., £ 10, by a fictitious cheque, No. T/ B 58271, on the London, City and Midland Bank, Charing Cross Branch, drawn in favour of " H. E. Candy," signed " Frank Curzon "— H. E. CANDY, alias H. E. SHEPHERD, age 22 or 23, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, of good address; dress, blue serge suit, fancy vest and cap, brown boots, appearance of a valet. He presents a cheque to a tradesman, and represents that he is a nephew of a customer. ( See POLICE GAZETTE, Case No. 48, 19th June, 1903; Case 24, 10th July, 1903; Case 41, 24th July, 1903; and Case 28, 21st August last). Warrant issued. 49.— Reigate ( Borough).— For stealing from his lodgings, 3rd inst., a Kruger 2s. piece, a Chinese coin; and £ 3 2s.— JAMES WALLIS, alias WILLIAMS, THOMPSON, HALL, & c., Office No. 1525- 01, age 26, height 5 ft. 3| in., com- plexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, scar over each eyebrow, right temple, and left thumb, prominent nose. A tailor; native of Liverpool. He took lodgings, representing himself as an employee of the Co- operative Society, then left for the purpose of sending for his box, returned shortly after- wards with a parcel and went to his room, com- mitted larceny, and decamped. ( See also Case No. 95, 24th January last, and Portrait, Case No. 33, 9th January, 1903.) Information to Head Constable Metcalfe, Reigate. SUSSEX ( East). 50.— Hove ( Borough). — For deserting his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the Steyning Union— FREDERICK STEER, age 42, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light, eyes bluish grey. A clerk; native of Brighton. Absconded about 3 years ago. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 51. — Middlesbrough ( Borough). — For stealing, from a Church Army Home, 4th inst., a cash box, containing about £ 6— JOSEPH SMITH, age 40 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion pale, hair dark, moustache dark brown, eyes ( full) restless, left arm has been fractured, front lower teeth left side missing, of military appearance; dress, brown check jacket, black vest and trousers, tartan check muffler, dark full top cap, shoes. A labourer; native of Smeth- wick, Staffs. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Riches, Middles- brough. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT hi.— Criminal investigation De- partment.— Remanded till 10th inst., for obtaining money by worthless cheques— HENRY WOOD, alias CAPTAIN WOOD, LIEUTENANT WOOD, SERGEANT - MAJOR WOOD, and ARTHUR EDWARDS, age 26, height 5 ft. 10^ in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes blue, small scar back of left hand; dress, blue serge suit, blue yachting cap, button boots, sometimes wore uni- form of the Imperial Yeomanry, Scottish Horse, and South African Constabulary. Supposed wanted elsewhere. ( See Case No. 1, 21st August last.) Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. £ 4.— Bedford ( County). — Remanded till 14th inst., charged with attempted burglary, 5th inst.— WILLIAM RENHOLDS, age 21, height 5 ft. 10- J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, small cut mark right elbow, tattooed dots right forearm, 3 small moles left forearm, 1 mole upper arm, small mole on chest, old scar back right leg— ARTHUR SMITH, age 16, height 5 ft., com- plexion fresh, hair light, eyes hazel, small mole back of neck, " I LOVE FLO ELDRIDGE " right forearm, " ILBC ILFE " left forearm— WILLIAM HASSELL, age 16, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar top of head, small wart left side of forehead, scar over left eye, heart and arrow right forearm, " WH " and 5 dots, " ILAE " left forearm, scar back both hands, 6 dots, and " ILST " back of left fingers. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Quenby, Bedford. HEREFORDSHIRE. 55.— Bromyard ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 12th inst., for house- breaking— JAMES WILLIAMS, age 31, height 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, complexion swarthy, hair and moustache sandy, eyes grey, right thumb de- formed. States he is a blacksmith and native of Cradley Heath, Staffs. Information to Supt. Lewis, Bromyard. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 56. — Norman Cross ( County). — Com- mitted for trial at Hunts Quarter Sessions, 20th inst., for housebreaking— THOMAS JONES alias W M. HUNT, age 50, height 5 ft. 6£ in. complex- ion fresh, hair and moustache dark ( turning grey) eyes brown, most of upper front teeth missing, indistinct tattoo mark each fore arm. A slater. ' Information to Supt. Wilson, Norman Cross. STAFFORDSHIRE. 57. — Longton ( County). — Remanded till 12th inst., for larceny ( lodgings), 3rd inst.— WILLIAM PATRICK MITCHELL, alias WILLIAM MURPHY and BADGER, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, slightly pock- marked, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes grey, both arms tattooed, lost right leg; dress, black coat and trousers, brown jersey, white neckerchief, grey cap. A shoemaker; states he is a native of Sheffield. Has been con- victed at Derby, Nottingham, and Goole. Visits fares, etc., selling laces. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. WILTSHIRE. 58.— Swindon ( County).— Remanded till 15th inst., charged with obtaining board and lodging to the amount of £ 18, by false pretences— JOHN MATTHEWS, alias EMMERSON MATTHEWS, age 63, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion fair, hair ( bushy) and eyes grey; dress, dark grey suit, slate colour soft felt hat, carried a silk umbrella, Fox frame, crooked handle, with about 1 in. 18 ct. gold on tip of handle. Supposed a native of Ireland. States he is a fitter. He took lodgings at an hotel, and stated that he had a large quantity of luggage at the railway station; TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1903. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PERSONS IN CUSTODY ( continued)— also that he had a call note on the Bank of Eng- land for £ 8,000, and cheques in his possession for a large amount. He stayed at the hotel a fort- night and decamped without paying his bill. Sen- tenced at Central Criminal Court, 6th March, 1902, to 18 months imprisonment for false pretences, and supposed convicted elsewhere. Was accompanied by A WOMAN, age 40 to 50, height 5 ft., slight build, complexion dark, sharp features, hair ( plaited in small ringlets over forehead) dark; dress, dark blue skirt and bodice, dark grey f- length jacket, small cape attached, bonnet trimmed with black chiffon, yellow straw made into bow at top, had in her possession a black and white plaid dress, and a brown mackintosh, and A BOY, age 13, complexion and hair dark, thick lips, of foreign appearance. Had with them a red greyhound dog, near hind leg has been broken. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 59. — B Division « — 16th ult,, a brown Russian sable cape, slightly topped with dye, about 24 in. long, lined cream satin, plain shape, wide roll collar, " No. 670870 " inside tab. 60.— B Division.— 28th ult., a gold brace- let, set large ruby and 8 brilliants round, as clasp, foreign make; 1 bangle or hoop do., set 24 small brilliants; 1 chain do., set 6 pearls, clasp set 5 pearls and 4 brilliants; 1 curb do., carbuncle clasp, set 1 diamond; 1 double curb do., set 2 large emeralds, long, and 7 smaller, forming bow; 2 bows of 17th century, old Spanish gold settings; 1 chain do., button clasp, set large emerald and 8 smaller, old Spanish gold setting; 1 curb do., emerald clasp, old Spanish gold setting; 1 pearl and brilliant brooch; 1 horseshoe do. ( 15 pearls and brilliants under), minus pin; 1 do., old- fashioned, set 5 large pearls, diamonds round centre pearl, and black enamel; 1 safety pin do., set large emerald and 2 small diamonds; 1 bow do., cross attached as pendant, set 2 large emeralds, 7 smaller, and 25 very small, old gold Spanish 17th century setting; 1 emerald cross do., set 10 large and 2 smaller, old Spanish, fine coloured stones; 2 small do., leaf pattern, old- fashioned, each set 12 emeralds; 1 antique do., set emeralds, with 3 drop pendants; 1 large clasp do., set old Spanish emeralds, 17th century settings; 2 do., Old Louis XVI. ( small), leaf pattern in diamonds; 1 pair earrings, set brilliant in centre, smaller ones round, new screws; 1 pair smaller do., set bril- liants, screws; 1 pair do., set turquoise, surrounded by brilliants; 1 gold oval locket, " M " in bril- liants thereon, photograph of a gentleman inside; 1 onyx heart do., set diamond heart in centre; 1 bar pin, set small diamonds ( fine work); 1 do., set old diamonds; 2 do., joined by small chain, each set 1 old diamond, old; 1 do., a head enam- elled, with mask, diamond eyes, ruby in mouth and rubies round ( old); 1 lady's ( foreign) ring, set large ruby, 10 brilliants round ( first water), and 2 small do. each side of ruby; 1 do., set sap- phire, with 8 brilliants round; 1 do., turquoise, with 2 small brilliants each side, and 12 brilliants round ( first water); 1 do., set large centre brilliant, with small stones at side; 1 do., 5 pearls and 4 brilliants forming centre; 1 do., 2 brilliants and emerald in centre; 1 do., old, large diamond, silver, gilt, or platin setting ( 17th century); 1 old signet do., light stone with crest thereon; 1 do., old signet bloodstone, cracked, coat of arms and crest ( 3 sheaves, hand holding scythe) and " Hinc Garbe Nostre" thereon; 1 pair sleeve- links, set 3 emeralds and 2 brilliants ( new); 1 set of 4 studs, each stud set 1 small pearl; 1 do., set amethyst; 1 set of 4 studs attached to fine gold chain, each stud set emerald and 2 brilliants; 1 pair cuff but- tons, rather large, monogram " M. C." thereon; 1 old seal, " Dina Forget" thereon; 3 studs, old Roman pattern; 3 do., dark blue enamel, dragon thereon; 1 pair do. links; 1 scent bottle, enamelled, cupids and flowers, old; 1 dressing bag, dark green Morocco leather, silver gilt- top fittings, en- graved with coat of arms and crest ( 3 sheaves, hand holding scythe), and " Hinc Garbe Nostre " thereon. 61.— E Division,— 14th ult., from Charing Cross Station, S. E. & C. Railway, a lady's dressing bag, brown pig- skin, covered with black waterproof cloth, silver fittings; 1 large diamond star; 1 dia- mond and ruby brooch, butterfly shape; 1 massive gold bracelet with circular gold shield clasp, sprays of forget- me- nots thereon; 1 cameo clasp, woman's head and serpent, very fine carving in turquoise and shaded gold leaves on shield; 1 brooch, set rose diamonds, shape of a lizard; 1 pin, half- moon shape, set pearl in centre surrounded with small diamonds; 2 pearl pins, joined with thin gold chain; 1 massive gold necklace, safety chain and jhook attached; 1 amethyst and gold necklace, large stones set in gold; 1 silver brooch, Volunteer badge; 2 silver- gilt bracelets, broad bands, Nor- wegian make; 1 pearl necklace, Roman make, 3 rows, circular clasps, studded with pearls; 7 heavy silver toilet fitted tops, " E. S. P. T." and crest, a " lion rampant with flag," on tops; 1 piece of very fine old English lace; several white cambric handkerchiefs, " E. T." thereon; and about £ 15. 62 — J Division.— lst inst., by warehouse- breaking, 48 cast steel type moulds. No. 18 to 66, about 4 in. long ; 450 copper electro- type matrices, marked 3- 1, 36, 48, 60 and B. L. 63.— N Division.— 20th July last, a lady's gold dress ring, set sapphire and large diamond, cross- over setting, small diamonds on each shoul- der, Nos. " 4976 " and " 1282 " inside. ( See Case No. 98, 24th July last.) Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 64.— Since December. 1902 :— several drawings, 8 or 10 of cows and calves in red crayon about 24 in. by 20 in., some signed " H. S. B. " ; 1 pencil study of a bull's head, portrait of artist " H. S. Bisbing" in top left hand corner ; 2 heads of cows in red chalk, size about 13 in. by 18 in.; 2 oxen drawing cart, back ground of trees, photograph of artist " H. S. Bisbing" in upper left hand corner in pencil, about 20 in. by 14 in.; horses drawing plough in black and white water colours, signed " H. S. B." Information to Snpt. McWilliam, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. DERBYSHIRE. 65.— Buxton { County).— 30th ult., a dark red leather jewel case, about 7 in. long, 3 in. deep, 5 in. wide, containing a gold curb bracelet, padlock and chain attached; 1 plain gold do., catch and chain attached; 1 chased do.; 1 fancy gold twisted wire bracelet, small gold knobs on front; 1 18 ct. gold ring; 1 gold ring, set 5 small diamonds, " To Violet " engraved on band; 1 seed pearl heart ring, small sapphire in centre; 1 speckled black and grey purse, containing about 5s.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 60, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion rather sallow, hair, whiskers, and large moustache grey, speaks with strong foreign accent; dress, grey jacket suit, light grey hat with black band, large gold curb chain, carried an umbrella with hook handle. Information to Supt. James, Buxton. GL OUCES TERSHIRE. 66. — Cheltenham ( County). — Between 19th and 21st ult., 2 ladies' " Premier " bicycles, 25 in. frames, " Model 4" on fronts, Dunlop- Welch tyres, frames black japanned, wheels lined red, gear cases on left side, mudguards, plunger brake on front wheel, " No. 134733 " or " 134735 " on bottom brackets, one with black leather saddle and tool- bag, other brown leather. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. 67 — Staple HSU ( County).— lst inst.. at Westbury- on- Trym, a " Leader" bicycle, No. 1347, free- wheel, Cooper back brake, Brooks's saddle, Palmer tyres, front tyre ( punctured) nearly new, no mudguards or lamp, rat- trap pedals, " Clarke, Stapleton Road, Bristol," " Leader " on back tube, straight handle- bars, felt grips, dent under top bar, pump attached. 27th ult., at Shirehampton, 1 heavy hatchet hammer; 1 steel pitcher; 3 mason's trowels ( 12 in., 11A in., and 11 in.); 2 spirit levels, wooden bottoms. Information to Supt. Cooke, Staple Hill. HAMPSHIRE. 68— Southampton ( Borough)— 3rd inst., an " Excellent " safety bicycle, 24 in. frame, patent fluted mudguards, Warwick tyres, plated rims, transfer on head and down tube " Excellent," Sea- brook bell, plated lamp, Bransom and Kent's saddle, plated pump. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. KENT. 69 — Tunhridge Wells ( Borough).— Be- tween 24th and 25th ult., a long gilt chain, fine link pattern, set green, pink and white stones, French make; 1 gold filigree bracelet; 1 silver brooch, set paste stones ( 1 green), in shape of a cross or star, French make. Information to Chief Constable Prior, Tun- bridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. £ 10 REWARD. 70.— Liverpool ( City).- mh nit., a gold pin, ruby and diamond cluster. The above reward will be paid by Head Con- stable Dunning, City Police, Liverpool, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the pin. OXFORDSHIRE. 71.— Henley ( County).— 2nd inst., by bur- glary, at Stokerow, a gold keeper ring, zig- zag pattern, worn thin; 1 lady's small gold ring, set turquoise; 1 gold old- fashioned chain holder; 1 gold brooch, violin shape ( broken); 1 large white metal watch ( glass broken); 1 pair gold- framed spectacles, double bridge, 1 having been broken; 1 spade guinea; several foreign coins, silver and nickel; 1 Papal, size of a shilling, Pope's head on one side; 1 20 centimes, Swiss, nickel; 1 20 do., Belgian, " Leopold II., La Force," on 1 side. Information to Supt. Sorrell, Henley. SURREY. 72.— Reigate ( Borough). — 4th inst., a pair light lace boots, size 9, toe caps— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 38, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion dark, hair black, clean shaved, thin face ; dress, black jacket, dark cord trousers, long black overcoat, light cap. A labourer. 28th ult., by housebreaking, a silver hunter watch, metal curb chain attached, and £ 1. Information to Head Constable Metcalfe, Rei- gate. SUSSEX ( East). 73.— Brighton ( Borough).— Since lst June last, a lady's emerald and diamond cluster ring, oblong, large emerald ( nearly square) in centre, surrounded with small diamonds, " E. D." inside. 23rd August last, a lady's 18 ct. gold 5- stone diamond half- hoop ring, rose points, chased edges, " W. A. A./," scratched inside of shoulder. Since 23rd ult., a lady's gold watch, No. 9015, " H. S. C." on back, half- hunter, small gold pendant attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton. PROPERTY FOUND. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 74. — R Division. — A motor tricycle, enamelled green, De Dion Bouton engine, " Marque Deposee, De Dion Bouton and Ernest Puteaux, 12 Rue Seine," on tank and engine, straight handle- bars, bone grips, Brooks's B. 91 saddle, Dunlop tyres, Westwood rims, rat- trap pedals with toe- clips. right pedal fastened to back fork with wire, Bowden exhaust brake, two brake clips brazed on handle- bars, No. 1 nickel cycle horn, leather wallet containing spanner, screw driver, & c., " No. 248 on bottom head clip. Supposed stolen out of the Metropolitan Police District. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 75 — N Division.— CHILD, Case No. 69, 2nd inst, since dead. CUMBERLAND. 76.— Workington ( Count*/).— 18th ult., in Workington Harbour, the body of A MAN. age 45 to 50, length 5 ft. 81 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, one good tooth in upper jaw, others decayed; dress, rough grey tweed jacket, light grev vest, dungaree trousers, blue- grey pants, dark blue vest, light blue shirt, light grey woollen stockings, light check scarf, lace boots. A ship's fireman; about 10 weeks ago he was with the s. s. " The Nugget," of Glasgow, and was known as TOM. He spoke of Easington, Houghton- le- Springs, Hartlepool, and Castle Eden. Information to Supt. Cheeseman. Workington. APPREHENSIONS. 77.— Metropolitan Police District, W Division.— Supervisee HARRY JONES, Office No. 552- 02, Case No. 86, 2nd inst. 78.— City of London.— ROBERT HUD- SON, Office No. 3042- 02, Case No. 85, 2"> th ult. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1903. APPREHENSIONS ( continued)— 79.— Cardiganshire, Aberystwyth ( County).— GEORGE PEARCE, alias GEORGE HARMER PEARCE, Office No. 3262- 02, Case No. 37, 4th ult., and committed for trial at next County Quarter Sessions. 80.— Cumberland, Cockermouth { County).— MAN, Case No. 52, 18th ult. 81.— Essex, Epping ( County).— FRED ERICK HEAD, Case No. 8, 25th ult. 82. — Essex, Southend - on - Sea { County).— JOHN SHORLAND, Case No. 14 2nd inst. 83.— Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Borough,).— WILLIAM BARRETT, Case No. 19, 18th ult. 84. — Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Borough).— GEORGE THOMAS WOODS, and JOSEPH FARRELL, Case No. 18, 2nd inst. 85.— Kent, West Mailing ( County).— ELIJAH PHILPOTT, Case No. 21, 11th ult. 86. — Kent, Maidstone ( Borough). — Licence- holder JOHN RIDDLE, Office No. 2271- 02, and ALICE SIMMONDS, Case No. 20, 12th June last. 87.— Lancashire, Rochdale ( County). — MAN, Case No. 25, 2nd inst. 88.— Lincolnshire, Lincoln ( City).— GEORGE H. ABBOTT, Case No. 34, 2nd inst., and property recovered. 89.— Pembrokeshire, Haverford- west Castle ( County). — THOMAS DONELLY, Case No. 31, 11th ult. 90.— Staffordshire, Burslem ( County).— ERNEST ASHLEY, alias FRED JONES, Case No. 36, 24th July last. 91. — Yorkshire ( East Riding), Norton ( County).— GEORGE McFADDYAM, alias G. RIKLE and WESLEY, Case No. 28, 4th ult., at Carlisle, and sentenced to 3 months im- prisonment. 92. — Yorkshire ( West Riding), Bradford ( City).— A LBER r SMITH, Case No. 29, 25th ult. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. HAMPSHIRE. 93. — Southampton ( Borough). — For failure to report— Licence- holder FREDERICK HARDY RUFFLE, Office No. 3351- 02, age 45, height 5 ft. in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar front 2nd right finger and nape of neck. A bookbinder; native of Newport, Isle of Wight. Sentenced at Central Criminal Court, 6th March, 1899, to 5 years penal servitude for bigamy. Licenced 6th December, 1902. Z. 109. Convicted at Chelmsford, Portsmouth, and London. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 94.— Scarborough ( Borough).— For steal- ing a bicycle ( recovered), Case No. 48, 2nd inst.— ERNEST WILKINSON, alias HERBERT GILL, ERNEST WHITE, FRED. GOODALL, and HENRY MITCHELL, Office No. 3326- 02, age 33, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, scar left eyebrow and left of upper lip, of smart appearance; well dressed. A traveller; native of Apperley Bridge, Yorks. Hawks floor- cloth at shops and public- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Basham, Scar- borough. PERSON IN CUSTODY. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 95.— Stroud ( County).— Committed for trial at Gloucester County Quarter Sessions, 21st inst., charged with false pretences— JOHN WILLIAMS, alias WILLIAM JONES, Office No. S. 12959, age 28, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes blue; dress, grey mixture suit, brown cap, dark tie. A seaman; native of Sandwich, Kent. Represents himself as a petty officer of H. M. S. Powerful on furlough, and obtains money, food, and lodging on the pretence that he expects £ 90 pay to be sent on to him. Has been convicted at Canterbury and East Kent Quarter Sessions of similar offences. Information to Supt. Biggs, Stroud. PROPERTY RECOVERED. SURREY. 96.— Reigate ( Borough).— Boots, Case No. 72, and MAN arrested. APPREHENSION. 97.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— Supervisee JOHN RIGGS, Office No. 492- 03, Case No. 89,17th April last, at Glasgow, and sentenced to 21 days hard labour, as a suspected person. LOST. £ 2 REWARD. 98.— Since 27th August last, at Horsforth, a gold crescent brooch, set diamonds, the stars are of single stone, plain setting, and very brilliant, short fine gold chain with safety pin attached. Information to Supt. Knight, County Buildings, Park Street, Leeds, by whom the above reward will be paid on the restoration of the brooch. 99.— 11th ult., at Kelso, a blue or slate colour collie bitch, patch back of neck, fore paws and tips of hind paws white, medium coat, inclined to curly, shows teeth when spoken to or touched by strangers. Answers to the name of " Trust." Information to Inspector Jackson, Kelso, N. B. List ot Lioonoe Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending October 3rd, 1903, with the results, etc. Office No. Reference to H. C. Register. NAME. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Result. Date and Place. Name and Division of Officer. 3782— 99 BERRYMAN, JOHN Larceny ( per.) GEORGE ROGERS 15 months h. l. 29th Sept., N. L. Sess. 599— 03 2469— 98 Page Page 96- 03 73- 03 BUFFLER, SOLOMON COOPER, JOHN Possessing house- breaking imple- ments by night Failure to report JOHN PAGTER Same Name 3 years p. s. 12 months h. l. 29th Sept., N. L. Sess. 26th June, Thames P. Ct. 352— 02 3055— 01 DANIELS, ARTHUR FOX, FANNY Housebreaking ( 2 cases) Larceny ( shop) GEO. SMITH ALICE MAY 5 yrs. p. s. 6 months h. l. 30th June, Devon Q. Sess., Exeter 23rd Sept., S. L. Sess. 1148— 97 HAPTED, HARRY Indecent assault HENRY APTED 9 months h. l. 24th Sept., S. L. Sess. 1057— 03 Page 175- 03 HAZEL, WILLIAM P. of C. Act Same Name 1 year h. l. 19th Sept., Clerkenwell P. Ct 2213— 96 JONES, WILLIAM Unlawful poss. WILLIAM KNIGHT 2 months h. l. 29th Sept., Southwark P. Ct. 701— 00 Page 1- 03 KERNAN, FRANCIS L. Warehousebreakng GEO. BROWN 18 months h. l. 29th Sept., N. L. Sess. 1936— 01 Page- 177- 03 KILBY, ARTHUR C. Larceny ( bailee) Same Name 18 months h. l. 29th Sept., N. L. Sess. 1292— 00 3290— 99 Page 133- 03 LLOYD ARTHUR C. MORRISSEY, DANIEL Attd. larceny ( per) P. of C. Act ARTHUR LLOYD Same Name 3 months h. l. and licence revoked 12 months h. l. 16th Sept., Mansion House P Ct. 30th Sept., Worship St. P. Ct. 29th Sept., N. L. Sess. 589— 03 Page 95- 03 O'BRIEN, HENRY Warehousebreakng Same Name 15 months h. l. 3136— 96 — ROLFE, DANIEL Larceny ( out- house) Failure to report GEORGE SORRELL 2 months h. l. 29th Sept., N. L. Sess. 369— 99 Page 1- 03 SMITH, GEORGE Same Name 3 months h. l. 28th Sept., Lambeth P. Ct. 3373— 02 — TAFT, CHARLES Larceny ( visitor) Same Name 12 months h. l. 29th Sept., N. L. Sess. 3356— 01 Page 183- 03 TAYLOR, GEORGE Larceny ( shop) ARTHUR LEE 8 months h. l. 23rd Sept., 958— 03 Page 158- 03 WALKER, GEORGE P. of C. Act WILLIAM THOMPSON 6 months h. l. 23rd Sept., Clerkenwell P. Ct. 1000— 03 1748— 02 Page 165- 03 WHITTAKER. ALFRED WILLIAMS, GEORGE Larceny ( goods exposed) P. of C. Act THOMAS WRIGHT GEORGE JENNINGS 3 months h. l. 12 months h. l. • 28th Sept., Bow St. P. Ct. lst Oct., West Ham P. Ct. 3181— 02 5> 4— 98 3765— 99 Page Page 107- 03 87- 03 WILLIAMH, MARGARET WILLIAMSON, GEORGE WRIGHT, GEORGE 1 Drunk k dis. & c. Assault ( 2 cases) P. of C. Act Same Name JAMES SMITH Same Name 1 month h. l. k placed on hab. drunkards' list 4 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 28th Sept., Bow St. P. Ct. 2nd Oct., N. L. P. Ct. 24th Sept., Lambeth P. Ct. P. S. Long, 43E ; P. C. Cox, C. I. D., G. P. S. Gill, C. I. D., G ; P. C. Hayns, 306D. P. S. Burrell, C. I. D., X; P. S. Walters, C. I. D., L. P. C's. Baker, 291E ; Major, 415P ; and Reid, 19RR, P. C. Goddard, C. I. D., W ; P. S. Martin, 78V. P. C. Legge, 76TR : P. C. Ponder, 214E. P. C. Prior, 115R ; P. C. Addley, 145M. P. C. Cowley, 330G ; P. S. Butters, C. I. D., N. P. S. Scholes, C. I. D., D; P. S. Mercer, C. I. D., C. P. C. Bishop, 781 City; P. S. Ebbage, C. I. D., W. P. C. Smart, C. I. D., H ; P. C. Tyson, C. I. D., H. P. S. Davies, 33G ; P. S. Selbv, C. I. D., G. . P. C. Childs, 73YR ; P. S. Robertson, 8X. 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