GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1903. VOL. XX., No. 2078. E GXTL 1. All communications for insertion in the Pouci GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 8. Particulars concerning persons whose apprhension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLIOS 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. C. 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 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 case may be. &. TIONS. 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 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 vM be given on application. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. NOTICE. Im— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette " will be found arranged for easy reference as fol- lows .*- ( a) Regulations at top of first page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged, as far as practicable, in alphabetical order. ( o) Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2.) Counties. ( 3.) Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. 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 POLICE DISTRICT 1.— B Division.— For stealing £ 76 lis. lid., 7th inst.— JOSEPH WILLIAMSON, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair and slight moustache light, eyes brown ; dress, blue serge jacket suit, dark tie, black hard felt hat. A public house manager ; native of Kettering. Warrant issued. 2.— B Division.— For stealing a quantity of wearing apparel— BLANCHE BANNER, age 20, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, prominent teeth ( discoloured) ; dress, blue serge costume, black jacket trimmed braid, large black hat with blue silk underneath. A domestic servant: native of Liverpool. Warrant issued. 3.— B Division.— For stealing £ 70, 11th inst.— THOMAS JAMES KELLY, age 45, height 5 ft. 10 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) turning grey and heavy moustache black, eyes ( large and dull) dark, 1 front upper tooth deficient; dress, black morning coat and vest, black and grey striped trousers, silk hat. A clerk ; native of Fulham. 4.— C Division.— For stealing, 24th Sep- tember last, a gun, recovered— JOHN THORO- GOOD, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair and eyes dark, addicted to drink; dress, blue serge suit, dark tie, black hard felt hat. A native of Abingdon, Oxford. Warrant issued. 5.— C Division.— For obtaining £ 18 by fraud— M. K. SOUKIKIAN, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion and hair dark; well dressed. A native of Armenia. Warrant issued. 6.— S Division.— For stealing, 22nd inst,, a dark rosewood dressing case 18 by 10, by 6 in., containing 3 bracelets ( 2 silver gilt, 1 filigree); 1 gold filigree brooch, half- moon shape, star in centre ; 1 pair earrings to match ; 1 pair old- fashioned coral do., drop shape; 1 green leather case containing medal representing the Order of St. Lazarus, shape of a cross, made of white enamel with leaf of laurel in gold, green ribbons attached; 1 very large gold masonic, " Brother John Norton" engraved thereon— JOSEPH CZERMAK, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, hair light, eyes blue, large scar inside one finger, very long feet, wearing brown overcoat, black hard felt hat. A native of Marienbad.— KAKL ARTHUR KURT AUGER- MANN, a German, age 21, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and eyes dark, wearing dark clothes. 7.— S Division.— For obtaining 2s. by false pretences 11th inst.— F. ROGERS alias F. JONES, age about 50, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and slight moustache dark ( turning grey), eyes hazel, stoops slightly, carries his head forward ; dress blue serge jacket suit, black hard felt hat, walking stick with crutch handle. Supposed a native of London. He re- presented himself as a canvasser for a directory, and gave a receipt on a small green printed form with white margin. Warrant issued. 8.— x Division.— For stealing from her lodgings, 2 pillow cases, 1 sheet, 1 skirt, and £ 4 16s.— Expiree FLORENCE ETHEL BIRCHALL. alias MARY ELIZABETH HEYWOOD, MARY BATES, and MARY ELIZABETH SOLWAY, Office No. 2024- 02, age 47, height 5 ft. 2 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown ( turning grey), eyes grey ( cast right), scar left forearm, mole right of forehead and right of neck, lost upper and several lower teeth ; dress, black skirt, cape and hat, heliotrope blouse, lace shoes, wears spectacles. A laundress; native of Manchester. Convicted at Oldham, Stockport, Manchester, Birkenhead, Bolton, Bristol, Newport ( Mon.), Durham, Hull and London. Warrant issued. 9.— X Division.— For stealing, 13th inst., a gold square brooch, hair and glass in centre ; 1 chased silver band bracelet; 1 dark green purse, snake's head fastening, and 7s.— EVA REVELL, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair light brown ; dress, long blue black cloak, black dress, black bonnet with white strings. Appear- ance of a hospital nurse. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 10.— For forging and uttering 3 cheques for £ 369 5s., and stealing £ 105 2s. 4d.— THOMAS GRANT, age 17, height about 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, stoops slightly, complexion pale, hair dark; dress, light grey jacket suit and overcoat, black felt hat, button boots. A native of Love Lane, City. Is accompanied by his WIFE, age about 23, height 5 ft. 2 in., stout build; dress, blue serge costume, large flat hat. Supposed of German or French nationality. Had with them a large brown box, wicker basket, brown Gladstone bag, lady's dressing case, and two other packages. ( See Case No. 4, 9th ult.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 11— Windsor ( County).— For obtaining £ 3 by a worthless cheque, 6th inst., at Sunninghill— W. BARTHROPP, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, hair dark; dress, rough brown tweed suit, dark dust coat, light hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Borlase, Clewer, Windsor. 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1903 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— BR EC ONSHIREm 12.— Ystradgynlais ( County).— For steal- ing a watch and chain— RICHARD MASON, alias THOMAS DAVIES, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, red face, hair brown, moustache sandy, large eyes; dress, dark tweed jacket, dark grey trousers, black and blue tie, black hard felt hat, may be wearing a muffler. A haulier or farm labourer; native of Pembrey, Carmarthen. Has been employed as a post- boy. Is well- known in Carmarthenshire. Absconded 28th ult. ( See Case No. 8, 6th inst.) Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Joseph, Brecon, or Sergeant Jarrett, Ystradgynlais. CHESHIRE. 13.— Crewe ( County). — For shopbreaking and stealing 2 rugs ( recovered)— FREDERICK OWEN, age about 28, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light, moustache inclined to sandy, eyes grey, rather large mouth and head; dress, blue coat and vest, brown trousers, muffler, dark cap, old lace boots. A native of Crewe; attends cattle sales, frequents common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. 1 i— Crewe ( County).— For stealing, 14th inst., a pair light lace boots, size 7 or 8, toe- capped, rivetted, " vamps cut through, warranted to toe " stamped on sole, and an old melodeon— ROBERT SPADING, or SPADIS, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, long scar on one side of face; dress, dark jacket, cord trousers, dark cap, heavy boots. A native of Bolton; he tramps the country, and is occasionally employed with roundabouts, etc., at fairs. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. 15.— Hazel Grove ( County).— For stealing £ 2 Is. at Northenden, 22nd inst. — A MAN, age 36, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair ( thin on top, short) and moustache ( rather long) dark, eyes hazel ; dress, dark grey overcoat, dark jacket 6uit, red tie, dark grey motor cap. A native of Congorriff, Roscommon. Information to Supt. McHale, Hazel Grove, near Stockport. DENBIGHSHIRE. 16-— Llanrwst ( County) — For embezzle- ment— DAVID JONES, age 47, height 5 ft. 6 in., square shoulders, hair ( bald on top) and whiskers dark, turning grey, scar top of head; wearing dark clothes, hard felt hat. A solicitor. Is accompanied by his WIFE, age about 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., hair light brown. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jarvis, Llanrwst. DERBYSHIRE. — Bakewell ( County). — For obtaining food and wine by fraud, at Grindleford, between 15th May and lst July last- F. BROOKE, age about 50, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., stout build, com- plexion light, hair ( supposed turning grey), side whiskers and moustache ( turning grey) sandy, eyes ( small) blue, good teeth, of good address. He represented that he was fitting electric light at collieries. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Savory, Bakewell. 18 — Chesterfield ( Borough). — For ob- taining food and lodgings by false pretences, between 3rd and 11th inst.— HANNAH MOR- TON, alias RUBY STANWAY and MARY THOMAS, age about 23, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., stout build, complexion and hair dark, full face; dress, black tailor made skirt, black blouse, fawn three- quarter length coat with small cape, fawn colour felt hat trimmed quill and brown velvet band with white spots, shoes with patent leather toe- caps. Had with her a green tin trunk contain- ing servant's clothing. Stated she was a native of Hawarden. May seek employment as a domestic servant. Warrant issued. 1 Chesterfield ( Borough).— For steal- ing from his lodgings, 3rd inst., a gold double Albert, curb pattern, thin, gold- filled oblong match- box, chased, and a gold badge appendage attached; 1 dark grey three- quarter length overcoat, plain collar; 1 morocco leather pocket book and card case combined— GEORGE BLOOR, age 21, long thin face, clean shaved, eyes dark, one leg withered; dress, navy blue jacket ( red mark down left sleeve)' and vest, dark cord trousers, blue tie with gold stripes, heavy lace boots, shirt and socks stamped " 3rd Battalion Derbyshire Militia." A slater's labourer; native of Farnworth, Lanes.; is believed to have been recently discharged from Normanton Barracks, Derby. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Kilpatrick, Chesterfield. ESSEX. 20.— Thorpe- le- Soken ( County).— For obtaining £ 5 by false pretences ( advertisement fraud). 2nd inst., at Clacton- on- Sea— HENRY HARRISON ( supposed false), age about 60, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion florid, hair grey ( believed to have been dyed), short neck, upper teeth slightly overlaps bottom, of good address, carries his « head slightly forward; dress, dark jacket, trousers and overcoat, shoes with thick soles, gold link chain across vest, wears gold rimmed glasses when reading or writing. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Thorpe- le- Soken. GL OUCES TERSHIRE. 21.— Staple Hill ( County).— Escaped from a reformatory, 27th ult.— WILLIAM DOLLING, age 15, height 5 ft. 1J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, large scar left calf; wear- ing reformatory uniform, viz., drab cord suit, blue cap with small red stripe. A native of Bath. Information to Supt. Cooke, Staple Hill. 22.— Bristol ( City).— For obtaining money, food, and lodgings, by false pretences, 13th inst. — GEORGE BARTON, age about 38, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., stout build, complexion fresh, clean shaved; dress, dark suit and overcoat. He re- presented himself as a London detective. Formerly employed by a London firm as an enquiry agent. Warrant issued 23.— Bristol ( City).— For obtaining credit to the amount of £ 89 7s. 8d., by false pretences— JAMES BEAUFORT, age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 in., stiff build, complexion dark, hair ( bald on top) black, clean shaved, nervous manner when in conversation, of Jewish or foreign appearance, a linguist; dress, dark suit and overcoat with vel- vet collar, black bowler hat, patent leather boots. A wholesale and retail tobacconist. May assume the name of JAMES DELANEY. Warrant issued 24.— Bristol ( City).— For stealing, from his lodgings, 9th inst., a dark brown tweed suit, 1 9 ct. gold shield ring, monogram " J. P." thereon; 1 white linen collar and front, " Bate " thereon; and £ 7 8s. JACKSON, alias ROSEN, age about 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, several pimples on face, hair and moustache black, appeared to be rather deaf; wearing the stolen clothes, grey and blue tie, dark grey overcoat, black bowler hat, silver watch and chain, 2 gold rings ( 1 set large pink stone). May be wearing the South African war ribbon. Had with him 4 razors and a mouth organ. Stated he was an artificial flower maker. Absconded 9th inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 25.— Winchester ( City).— For obtaining 5s., by false pretences, 2nd inst.— Licence- holder JAMES JOHNSTONE, alias FREDERICK RAMSEY, Office No. 2435- 98 ( Case No. 28, 20th inst., and Tabular Form of Apprehensions Sought, 7th August last), age 45 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 7\ in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes blue, sailor left forearm, scar each side of back, left of stomach and right forearm. Licenced 15th May last. Warrant issued Information to Head Constable Felton, Win- chester. 26.— Southampton ( Borough).— For ob- taining a cheque for £ 1 4s., by false pretences—- F. MILNER, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, right hand missing, speaks with Lan- cashire accent; dress, dark suit, and reefer jacket. Warrant issued. 27.— Southampton ( Borough).— For steal- ing £ 5 16s.— GEORGE JAMES, age 19, height 5 ft. 10^ in., mark on bridge of nose; dress, dark grey coat and vest, cord trousers, blue muffler, old boots. A window cleaner. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 28.— Ross ( County).— For obtaining food, lodgings, and money, by false pretences, 13th inst. — ANNIE WEAVER, alias ELIZABETH WILLIAMS, age 20, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion sallow, angular face, hair light brown, eyes blue. A domestic servant; native of Yazod, near Here- ford. She obtains situations through newspaper advertisements, and frequently states that she has been in service at Tredegar. Previously convicted of larceny at Hereford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Marston, Ross. HERTFORDSHIRE. 29. — Watford ( County). — For obtaining money by false pretences, 20th July last, at Rick- mansworth— WILLIAM BELTON, age about 44, height 5 ft. 10 in., stout build, complexion and hair dark, beard and moustache dark auburn, close cropped, of good address; wearing blue Melton overcoat with velvet collar, black hard felt hat. He represented that he was about to publish a port- folio, obtained advertisements from tradesmen for insertion therein, received payment for same, and gave a numbered and printed receipt, signed " Wm. Belton." Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wood, Watford. KENT. £ 1 REWARD. 30.— Ashford ( County).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the West Ashford Union— WALTER ROSSITER, age 29, height 5 ft. 9£ in., complexion dark, hair brown, eyes blue, wart left side of neck; dress, light suit, leggings, and cap, or motor cap. A native of Ashford. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the West Ashford Union for the arrest of Rossiter. Information to Supt. Bailey, Ashford. SI.— Canterbury ( County).— For non- pay- ment of £ 7 4s. maintenance arrears— FRANCIS JACOB VINCENT, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair and small mous- tache light, eyes grey; dress, light grey suit and cap, light lace boots. May now be dressed as a bargeman. A native of Kingston, near Canter- bury. Warrant issued. £ 1 REWARD. 32.— Canterbury ( County).— For non- pay- ment of £ 40 16s. maintenance arrears— JACOB ASHBY, age about 25, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., com- plexion pale, hair ( curly) and eyes brown; dress, bluish grey suit. A hairdresser, late of Whitstable. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by Mrs. Philpott, Ludgate Hill, Whitstable, for the arrest of Ashby. Information to Supt. Jacobs, County Police Office, Canterbury. 33.— Dover ( Borough).— For stealing a black serge jacket; a cap; and £ 7 2s.— RICHARD FLERMAN, a Russian, age about 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair brown, slight moustache light, eyes blue; dress, blue serge square cut jacket, may have " Winter, Dover," on tab, black vest, dark trousers, with blue stripes, black bowlea: hat or motor cap, old canvas shoes. A printer. Absconded 16th inst. May be accom- panied by a German, age 19, height 5 ft., com- plexion and hair dark, very flat nose; dress, dark clothes, overcoat, and bowler hat. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Knott, Dover. 34.— Folkestone ( Borough).— For obtain- ing goods by false pretences— HORATIO MCCARTHY, age 40, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion sallow, thin face, hair, whiskers, and moustache brown, leans forward when walking; usually wears dark suit, bow tie, blue cap with shiny peak, or may be wearing frock coat, silk hat. Represents himself as a contractor and motor car agent, etc. Was lately employed as a road foreman. May endeavour to leave the country, probably for America, where he resided for a number of years. He left London 21st inst., accompanied by his WIFE, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair brown; wearing black clothing. Warrant issued Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Folkestone. 35.— Gravesend ( Borough).— For obtain- ing 5s. by false pretences, 26th ult.— JAMES SMITH, alias W. ROBINSON WILSON, age 30 to 36, hair dark brown; dress, brown jacket and trousers, blue serge cap. A labourer or jobbing gardener. He calls at houses, states he has been sent by the master ( who has just left the town by train) to leave a parcel of rose trees ( which are afterwards found to be ash saplings), and obtains payment for same. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Gravesend. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1903. T H E POLICE GAZETTE 5 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. ESSEX. ' 36.— Colchester ( County).— For failing to surrender to his bail at Essex Quarter Sessions, 21st ult., for larceny ( person) at Parkeston Quay— ABRAHAM BERK, a Russian, age 44, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion pale, pock- marked, hair dark brown, eyes grey, mole left cheek and right lower eyelid, scars right side of neck, right wrist, pock- marks on inside of left arm, pin mark back of head, right side, speaks broken English; dress, dark clothes, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ackers, County Police Office, Colchester. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 37.— Richmond ( County).— For stealing a silver lever watch, No. 8952, white dial, Roman numerals, chased back, small plain circle in centre, with leaf therein, gold pointers ( minute one nearly broken); 2 razors ( 1 black handle, other white), " Butlers' Keen" thereon— MARK DERFIELD, a Russian Jew, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache in- clined to ginger, eyes grey, near sighted, wears glasses at night. A cabinet maker or joiner. He left for Newcastle- on- Tyne, 24th ult, and had with him an old oak stained tin trunk, con taining 2 dark tweed suits ( 1 new), maker " Newis Benson, York House, Richmond, Yorks," on hanger; 1 new overcoat, dark, speckled with white; 1 grey motor cap ; and a tool box, painted reddish yellow, iron handles, 4 feet, containing tools with " R. Yarvill & Sons, York," thereon. Was convicted of larceny at Wisbech in February last. Warrant issued. \ Information to Supt. Wilson, Richmond, Yorks. ., A YRSHIRE. 38.— Kilmarnock ( Burgh). — For fraud between I2th land 19th September last— ED- WARD BOYD/ attas DAY ID ROBERTSON, age about 37, height' 5] ft. 5 to 7' in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, full round face, short nose, hair and moustache light, eyes greyish, apparently well educated, a good penman, very talkative, addicted to drink ; dress, blue tweed jacket and vest, greenish tweed trousers, blue cap, sometimes wears a fawn colour dust coat. An engineer or dealer in second- hand furniture ; native of Bel- fast. In reply to an advertisement in the Machinery Market, he offered 2 steam derrick cranes for sale, obtained £ 50 in part payment of one of the cranes, and absconded. Has been pre- viously convicted of fraud at Belfast. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Hill, Kilmar- nock. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— LANARKSHIRE. 39. — Glasgow ( City). — For uttering 3 forged bills of exchange, thereby obtaining £ 518 Is. 9d., between 15th September and 8th ult.— GEORGE CLOW, age 35 to 40, height 5ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache brown, high cheek bones ; dress, dark tweed or blue serge jacket suit, round felt hat. Absconded 22nd ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Detective Department, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 40.— Bury ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences, at Heywood— GEORGE WILLIAM WHYSALL, alias R. TURNER, age 47, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) brown, scar under left eye, mole under left temple, blue spot centre of left hand. A native of Ripley, Derbyshire. He represented that he was a canvasser for the Lancashire Acci- dent Assurance Co., thereby obtained money and gave a receipt signed " R. Turner."' Has been previously convicted at Huddersfield and Oldham. Warrant issued Information to Supt. Noblett, Bury. 41. — Manchester ( City). — For stealing £ 200— FREDERICK BELL, age about 34, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair, moustache and eyes ( piercing) dark, short chin; dress, navy blue jacket suit, dark cap, occasionally wears a light colour double- breasted vest with gold guard across, usually carries a cane. He answered matrimonial advertisements, and represented him- self as an electrical engineer. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. 42.— Burnley ( Borough).— For false pre- tences— GEORGE WILLIAM WHYSALL, alias R. TURNER, age 47, height 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion sallow, hair brown ( turn ng grey), eyes blue, scar under left eye, mole under left temple, blue spot left hand. An insurance agent. He calls on shopkeepers and others, represents him- self as an agent of the Lancashire Accident Assurance Co., Ltd., induces persons to insure, gives receipts written in pencil on plain paper, and signed " R. Turner." Previously convicted of similar offences at Hudderstield and Oldham. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Burnley. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1903 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— LEICES TERSHIRE. £ 2 REWARD. 43.— Loughborough ( County).— For em- bezzling £ 36 2s., 29th ult., at Sileby— ERNEST GEORGE NASH, age about 30, looks younger, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, of smart appearance; dress, blue suit with dark stripe, grey overcoat with verti- cal pockets, black hard felt hat. A brewer's traveller; native of Northampton; previously em- ployed as a grocer's assistant. Warrant issued. The above Reward will be paid by William Henry Sharpe, Brewer, Sileby, for the arrest of Nash. Information to Chief Constable Holmes, Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 44.— Lincoln ( County).— For stealing, 20th inst., a silver Waltham lever watch; 2 razors, white handles, in black case, lined red; 1 blue serge double- breasted jacket, black bone buttons; and 4s.— A MAN, age 36, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in. stout build, complexion fresh, Roman nose, hair grey, moustache light, slight scar right cheek, tattooing on chest; dress, brown jacket, drab colour jacket under, with paint spots thereon, black and white vest, brown trousers, green tie with white stripes, dark cap, light lace boots. Has served 12 years in the Army. Tramps the country; is occasionally employed as a painter's labourer or engine driver. Information to Supt. Clarke, Lincoln. MONMOU THSHIRE. 45.— Newport ( Borough). — For obtaining 13s. by false pretences, between 20th January and 17th July, 1903— A MAN, who gave the names of R. BROOKE, and B. BROOKS, age about 50, rather slight build, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., mous- tache reddish, whiskers ( pointed at chin) turning grey; dress, dark brown suit, soft felt hat. He represented himself as an agent to a North London Portrait Company, solicited orders for enlarge- ments, for which he received money in advance. Absconded about lst inst., accompanied by a woman, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair supposed frizzed in front; wearing dark clothes; of theatrical appearance. Warrant issued. 46. — Newport ( Bormigh). — For stealing from his lodgings, 12th inst., a watch and chain ( recovered)— FREDERICK WILLIAM DENNIS, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair brown, clean shaved eyes blue; dress, grey tweed suit with thin white stripes, grey tweed overcoat, dark grey soft felt hat, silver chain, snake pattern, had with him a grapevine walking stick. He took lodgings, stating he had purchased his discharge from the Navy, and that he was going to a school at Cardiff, to prepare himself for a certificate in the Merchant Service. He left behind a reference purport- ing to be given by W. G. Harold, Captain, Com- manding R. N. Depot, Portsmouth, dated 20th October, 1903. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, New- port, Mon. NORFOLK. 47.— Great Yarmouth ( Borough).— For stealing a mare, harness, and lorry ( recovered)— JOHN ROLLO, age 22, height 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion fresh, hair, moustache, short stubby beard, and eyes ( cast in right) brown, scar on right cheek, top joint of left little finger missing; dress, dark brown jacket and vest, dark striped trousers, check cap. A native of Fraserburgh. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Parker, Yarmouth. SOMERSETSHIRE. 4* 9. — llminster ( County). — For obtaining by fraud 2 costumes ( 1 cream colour smooth cloth, heavily trimmed with cream colour satin, cream colour cloth institched bands, and coat silk lined, new; 1 black cloth coat and skirt, silk lined)— G. BARTLETT ( supposed false), age about 38, height 5 ft. 3 in., com- plexion pale, small features, hair light, of good address and appearance; dress, fawn colour costume, green cape, light felt hat trimmed brown ribbon and light feather. She took lodgings in London, 14th ult., for one week, and stated that she had been travelling and that she would be leaving for the North of England. She obtained the above goods through an advertisement in the Lacly; she also received many parcels sent by rail and post, which she took with her, 22nd ult. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Jennings, Ilminster. 5 TA FFOROSHIRE. 50.— Burslem ( County). — For obtaining food and lodgings, by fraud, between 7th and 13th inst.— JOHN GRIFFITHS, supposed false, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, complexion dark, hair ( cut short) black, clean shaved, front upper teeth missing; dress, dark mixture coat and vest, dark trousers, plaid scarf and cap, odd boots ( one a football boot). Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem 51.— Longton ( County).— For absconding from Werrington Industrial School, 18th inst.— THOMAS HIGGINS, age 13|, height 4 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey, broad nose, scar on left cheek; dress, blue jacket and trousers, cap, black stockings, lace boots.— CHARLES LEA, age 15, height 5 ft., complexion fresh, freckled, hair brown, eyes grey; dress, brown sailor jacket, cord trousers, brown cap, lace boots. A reward of 10s. will be paid by B. Horth, Esq., Superintendent, Werrington Industrial School, for the arrest of either of the above. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. b2.— Wednesbury ( County).— For steal- ing from his lodgings, 13th inst., a silver Geneva watch, white dial, black fingers, numerals, and seconds hand, No. 11529, 1557, 17484, 0935, or 10, silver Albert chain, curb pattern, 1 silver medal shape of a cross, " T. Wood " on front, and 1 do., square shape, gold centre, attached; and 12s.— FRANK HERBERT REECE, age 28, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, full round face, hair brown, eyes blue, scar left side of neck, bow- legged; dress, dark grey jacket suit with narrow white stripes, dark grey and white stiiped cap, white tie, light lace boots. A native of West Bromwich. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Salt, Wednesbury. 53.— Hanley ( Borough).— For false pretences — DE FRESHAW, age about 33, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes dark; wear- ing dark clothing and overcoat, grey motor cap.— DE FRESHAW, age about 19, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes brown; wearing black clothes and overcoat, red and black tie, dark peak cap. Both- supposed Frenchmen. — DE FRESHAW, age about 30, height about 5 ft., complexion pale, hair sandy, eyes blue; dress, long black jacket, with braid over, black dress, white sailor hat with black band, lace boots. Sup posed a Frenchwoman. Stated they were em- ployed at a local theatre, and that their luggage was at the Railway Station. Warrant issued Information to the Chief Constable, Hanley. SURREY. M.— Oxted ( County).— For stealing £ 38 at Godstone, 30th ult.— CfHARLES RUSH, alias A. J. MAY, age 33, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes blue, black mark on one thumb. A second class stoker, belonging to H. M. S. " Ramil- lies." Absconded 30th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brice, Oxted. SUSSEX ( East). bl .— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For house- breaking, 13th inst., and stealing a cheque book on the Capital and Counties Bank, Eastbourne Branch, Nos. K 17354 to K 17400; and £ 2 10s. — GEORGE WARING, age 45 to 50, height about 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion ruddy, rather long face, hair brown ( turning grey), very bald, moustache ( turning grey) light brown, speaks with North Country accent; dress, brown lounge suit and cap, lace boots. He went to Hastings, 14th inst., represented himself to be an inspector of the Board of Trade, and stated that he had come to make a report of the Hastings Harbour and Foreshore; also as to the accumulation of beach at Dungeness. On 16th inst., he presented to a hotel proprietor one of the stolen cheques ( No K 17356), purport- ing to be drawn in favour of George Waring for £ 6 10s., signed " G. F. Nares," and received cash for same. Warrant issued Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. 58.— Hastings ( Borough).— For obtaining food and lodging by false pretences— WILLIAM FERGUSON, alios MAJOR or CAPTAIN FER- GUSON, age about 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair dark brown, moustache light ( turning grey), wears glasses attached to a piece of black silk, plausible manner, addicted to drink ; dress, grey jacket, black vest and trousers, light fawn colour cap, black overcoat with velvet collar, black tie with white flowers, gold pin, sh ipe of shield, supposed small ruby in centre, brown button leggings with single strap, buckle at top, heavy lace boots. Has served as a sergeant- major in the Army. He engages rooms at hotels for himself and two sisters, orders luncheon for three, but as no other person arrives he dines alone, stays at the hotel until the following morning, and absconds. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. 59.— Hove ( Borough).— For cruelty to his child — CORNELIUS SWAYSLAND, age 54, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., rather stout build, com- plexion swarthy, hair light ( turning grey), mous- tache iron grey, eyes ( very small) blue ; addicted to drink ; dress, light check jacket, black vest and trousers, white neckerchief with large red spots, light tweed cap, lace boots. A bricklayer ; native of Brighton. Absconded 14th inst., stating his intention of committing suicide. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. NOR THUMBERLANO. 48.— Gosforth ( County). — For obtaining 10s. 6d„ by fraud— JAMES ALEXANDER CAMPBELL, alias JAMES MARTIN, ROSE, DIXON, MILLS, SCOTT, and TAYLOR, age 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown; wearing dark brown jacket and vest, small black and white check tie, dark cap. He ordered a quantity of groceries to be sent to a ship at Walls- end Staithes, in payment thereof produced a sea- man's advance note, and received balance of 10s. 6d. The note was afterwards found to be worthless. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, County Police Office, Morpeth, or to Supt. Hay, Gosforth. SUFFOLK ( East). 54.— Lowestoft ( County). — For stealing ( bailee) a bicycle ( recovered) — GEORGE THOMAS WILKINSON, age 16 to 20, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight mous- tache dark, patch one side of head, eyes dark; dress, dark brown jacket with blue check, fine blue serge trousers, striped silk wrapper, black and white check cap, blue Guernsey. Supposed a native of Sheffield. Has been to sea from Grimsby and Hull. He left King's Lynn by boat for Hull on 9th or 10th inst., stating he was going to Sheffield. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. 55.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For stealing £ 175 — HECTOR CHARLES PETTINGILL, age 26, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., weight about 9 stones, complexion fresh, hair ( nearly bald) dark brown, clean shaved ; dress, dark grey overcoat, eac back, dark jacket suit, light check cap. A ledger clerk ; native of Great Yarmouth. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Lieut.- Col. Russell, Chief Con- stable, Ipswich. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 60.— Scarborough ( Borough). — For as- sault on police— GEORGE FERGUSON, age 33 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 9$ in., complexion fresh, hair ( cut short) and moustache grey, eyes blue, of pugilistic appearance ; dress, steel grey morning coat suit, black hard felt hat. A fruiterer ; native of Scarborough. Associates with pugilists and bookmakers. Absconded 27th ult. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Basham, Scar- borough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 61— York ( City).— ALFRED BORTHWICK, Case No. 30, 6th inst. Not now wanted. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. ESSEX. ' 2.— Southend- on- Sea ( County).— Ke- mauded till lst prox. at Southend Borough Petty Sessions, charged with stealing 2 pairs of boots from outside a shop— ROBERT ROBSON, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, large scar left forearm, right wrist and elbow.-- WILLIAM VINCENT, age 31, height 5 ft. 2\ in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown.— WILLIAM MASON, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes ( crossed) grey, mole left ear. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1903. T H E POLICE GAZETTE 5 PERSONS IN CUSTODY ( continued)- HAMPSHIRE. 63.— Southampton ( Borough).— Com- mitted for trial at next Quarter Sessions, for shop- breaking— CHARLES FRASER McINTOSH, age 38, height 5 ft. 8| in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, dot left thumb ; dress, old brown jacket suit, light cap. A native of Inverness. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. SHROPSHIRE. 64.— Oswestry ( County).— Remanded till 30th inst., for larceny— EDITH JOHNSON- WILLIAMS, age 29, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes ( sore) brown, wears glasses; dress, long grey mixture cape, cotton blouse, black skirt and sailor hat. Had a laundry business here for about 12 months in name of the " London Laundry Company." States she is a native of South Woodford, Essex. Supposed pre- viously convicted, and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Lewis, Oswestry. 65.— Wellington ( County). — Committed for trial, at Assizes commencing lst prox., at Shrewsbury, for larceny ( lodgings)— THOMAS BROWN, age 39, height 5 ft. \\ in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache ( turning grey) dark brown, eyes blue, right shoulder blade higher than left, caused through fracture of collar bone, scar right shin and inside left leg. A farm labourer; native of Mayo. Sentenced, at Chester, 10th April, 1902, to 3 months imprisonment for lar- ceny. Supposed to have been previously con- victed and wanted elsewhere Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Welling- ton. PROPERTY STOLEN. BERKSHIRE. 66.— Windsor ( County). — 18th inst., by burglary, at Clewer, a diamond pendant, bow shape, with hanging yellow sapphire, can be worn as 2 brooches; 2 diamond stars, both making either pendant or brooch; 1 bee brooch, diamond with sapphire body; 1 small diamond bar brooch, set in dark blue enamel; 1 gold safety- pin brooch, with round turquoise set in diamonds; 1 gold bracelet, serpent shape, with large square emerald; 1 gold bracelet, with medallions of peridot, set with pearls and small diamonds; 1 gold chain bracelet, with opals surrounded by small diamonds at in- tervals, supposed 6 opals; 1 gold chain bracelet with mis- shapen pearls at intervals, and 1 pearl hanging; 1 gold chain bracelet, coral beads at in- tervals, and 2 coral and gold acorns hanging; 1 gold bracelet, with flower pattern in pearls on front; 1 gold bracelet, set garnets all round; 1 narrow gold curb bracelet, wider in front than behind, with swivel attached; 1 old- fashioned gold bracelet, with gold heart, carbuncle in centre, and space behind for hair, attached; 1 gold chain neck- lace, with 3 chrysophrase pendants, the centre pendant with 4 small pearls over it and a faint scratch on the stone; 1 gold Venetian necklace with small chains, pearls hanging; 1 turquoise necklace, daisy pattern with pendant stones, various stones missing; 1 open- set amethyst chain; 1 thin gold chain, with pearls and cornelians at in- tervals, length about 4 ft ; 3 plain gold chains; 1 coral beads, length 5 ft.; 1 coral beads, pale pink, with faint pattern cut on beads; 1 pearl star with diamond in centre, can be worn either as pendant, brooch or hair pins; 1 crystal heart- shaped locket with " M. C." in pearls thereon; 1 bright blue enamel locket with pearls, glass at back containing • white and black hair; 1 gold locket with blue tur- quoise buckle thereon, photograph inside, 1 tur- quoise missing; 1 gold locket with band of coral and pearls, some stones missing, locket with hair inside; 1 crystal, black enamel, and pearl locket with hair at back; 1 round gold locket, rose diamond in centre, glass behind; 1 round gold locket, 3 tur- quoise, glass behind; 1 pendant, mother- o'- pearl and coloured stones in shape of a ship engraved at back; 1 pendant ( Florentine), black enamel with coloured stones, and enamelled cherub heads in centre; 1 small red enamel heart ( enamel partly worn off), with pearl heart in centre and glass be- hind; 1 garnet cross, supposed 11 stones, set in gold; 1 set of round brooch and studs, grey enamel and pearls; 1 gold half- hunter watch, " M" en- graved thereon, safety pin attached; 1 pair gold hat pins, set turquoise; 1 pair silver ( Hungarian) hat pins, set pearls and small stones; also various other hat pins; 1 turquoise pin; 1 pale blue enamel heart pin; 1 pair gold links, oblong; 1 silver link, 2 cherub heads shape; 1 small turquoise and pearl ring; 1 garnet ring, 2 heart shape; 1 mother- o'- pearl brooch with small pink topaz hanging; 1 square black enamel brooch - with 3 turquoise; 1 round pave turquoise brooch with 4 small pearls, place behind for hair, glass missing; 1 round brooch with turquoise, set open; 1 safety pin brooch, with " 1902 " in pearls; 1 safety pin brooch with 4 pearls and small diamond; 1 safety pin brooch with group of pearls; 1 gold merry thought brooch; 1 gold bar brooch, slightly twisted pattern; 1 bright blue enamel brooch, shape Prince of Wales's feathers, with pearl hang- ing; 1 round brooch, bright blue enamel, serpent shape; 1 gold brooch with blue enamel and pearls; 1 green enamel serpent brooch; 1 safety pin brooch with pink enamel daisy; 1 gold safety pin with horseshoe and whip in pearls; 1 pair old- fashioned gold earrings with owl engraved; 1 pair white daisy ( enamelled) earrings; 1 string amber beads, gold clasp; 1 string large Roman pearls, paste clasp; 1 small diamond pendant, 2 hearts carried by a bird; 1 paste cross, set open; 1 small pearl and amethyst pendant, can be worn as a brooch; 1 round amethyst brooch; 1 gold safety pin brooch, with merry- thought and turquoise; 1 blood- stone heart, with hair inside, " Wodehouse " engraved on fastening. Information to Supt. Borlase, Clewer, Windsor. KENT. 67.— Ashford ( County). — 22nd met, by housebreaking, at Willesborough, 2 bangles ( 1 gold, large stone in centre, other jet black, with silver clasp, Latin words thereon, and a small silver chain, old 4d. piece attached) ; 3 brooches ( 1 pink coral, shape of stump of tree; 1 oval onyx, set in gold; 1 silver, circular pattern, set grey and blood stones, 1 missing); 1 9 ct. gold signet ring, set green and red stone; and £ 6. Information to Supt. Bailey, Ashford. 68.— Maidstone ( Borough).— Between 21st and 23rd inst., a safety bicycle, " Humber " make, by Simpson & Leaver, flat handle bars, Dunlop tyres, Bowden brake to back wheel, rim brake to front wheel, rat- trap pedals with toe- clips, black celluloid pump and mudguards, free- wheel and rifle clip attached to back stay. Information to the Chief Constable, Maidstone. 69.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— 18th inst., by burglary, 2 brass candlesticks, 12 in. high; 1 small white porcelain or china clock, gold face, man's head on top; 1 horseshoe inkstand, silver lid, " D. C. A." entwined with ivy leaf, thereon; 1 silver pen tray; 1 do. calendar frame; 1 small wooden box, 4 in. long, containing old stamps and 1 old coin; 1 nickel- plated letter rack, filigree de- sign, handle on top; 1 black leather blotter with silver corners; 1 reading glass, about 4 in. in dia- meter, small black handle; 1 black dress coat and trousers, " C. T. W." or " W." on handkerchief in pocket; 1 pair blue livery trousers with narrow red stripe; 1 dark grey lounge jacket; 1 white bone handle folding knife with pair of scis- sors and file; 1 small carboard box, " Savory" on outside cover, containing studs. Information to Chief Constable Prior, Tun- bridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 70.— Garstang ( County). — Between 19th October and 2nd inst., a double- barrel, central fire, breech loading hammerless gun, 12 gauge, left barrel modified choke, weight 7 lb., top lever snap action, bar locks, plain brown barrels, patent snap fore end, vulcanite heel plate, made in 1893, No. 1260 on silver shield in stock, maker J. Smythe, Darlington; a Webley pattern Army revolver, central fire, ' 450 bore, blued; a pair of field glasses, by Zeitz, No. 9, plain, black vulcanite. Information to Supt. Proctor, Garstang. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 71.— Newport ( Borough).— 23rd inst., by shopbreaking, a light grey rainproof overcoat, " F. S. May, Newport," on tab ; 1 dark grey do., both new; 1 pair blue serge trousers; 1 pair black do.; " May, Newport," supposed on buttons of each pair ; 1 fancy mixed check Scotch tweed coat and vest; and about £ 5 10s. worth of coins, including 18S7 Jubilee coins, 1 old fourpenny piece, 1 George III. five- shilling piece, & c. 21st inst., a lady's 14 ct. gold keyless Geneva watch, Swiss make, open face, gold dial, chased back; 1 do. 15 ct. gold curb chain bangle close links, with padlock and Kruger half- sovereign attached— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN ( one, age about 19, height about 5 it. 8 in., slight build, clean shaved ; dress, brown suit and cap, blue muffler). Information to Head Constable Sinclair, New- port. NORTH A MPTONSHIRE. 72— Northampton' ( Borough)— Between 13th and 17th inst., a " Roadster " bicycle, transfer " The Nene, maker, Bazeley, Abington Square, Northampton," and a swan, silver shield with " C. S. B." thereon, on head of machine. 26 in. frame, 11 in. head, B. S. A. fittings, free- wheel, new departure back- pedalling brake, large gear case, 7 in. cranks, 28 in. front wheel, 30 in. back, raised handle bars, cork grips with white tips, plated rims, Palmer tyres, black enamelled, usual parts plated, no mud guards. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, Town Hall, Northampton. SURREY. 73.— Chertsey ( County). — Between 17th and 20th inst., from riverside bungalows, at Penton Hook, Thorpe, a silver cigar cutter, plain; 1 amber cigar holder, gold mounted, in silver case; 1 plated cruet, 4 bottles; 1 do. breakfast cruet; about 18 plated tea spoons; several do. table spoons; 12 do. dessert spoons; 12 do. table forks; 12 do. dessert knives; several do. sugar tongs; mustard and salt spoons; about 18 large knives; about 18 small do., white handles, makers Nowell & Sons, Sheffield; about 12 large knives and 6 small do., white handles, makers supposed John Rogers & Co.; 6 tea spoons, 6 dessert do., and 2 or 3 table do., plated; about 12 plated forks; 1 bread knife, wooden handle; 6 china placques, painted; 1 silver fox skin rug, lined red flannel; 1 badger skin do.; 4 cups and saucers, fancy china; 1 air gun, barrel and breech plated; 1 brown leather case, contain- ing 2 brushes, wooden backs; 1 old blue- black Mel- ton overcoat, velvet collar, may have " Skinner & Grant" thereon; 1 blue serge jacket; and 1 or 2 pairs of trousers. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( East). 74.— Steyning ( County). — Between 29th ult. and 9th inst., by housebreaking, 6 linen sheets ( 1 pair with frill, 1 pair with insertion of Torchon lace, 1 pair medium size); 6 cotton sheets ( 2 with Irish em- broidery at top about 20 in. wide; 4 very large fine Irish linen bolster cases; 30 pillow cases ( some linen, some cotton, some with frills, 1 pair hem- stitched); 12 huckaback towels; 1 cream colour table cloth, with 2 small blue lines and fringe around edge; 4 new table cloths with large flower pattern, unhemmed; 1 or 2 blankets; 2 electro salt cellars, horseshoe pattern, with legs, imitation hoofs; 1 very large electro white metal fish dish; 1 pair of old- fashioned snuffers; 1 silver thistle spoon, with a mauve colour clear stone at end of handle; 1 very small Algerian hand mirror, set with turquoise and hung with chains, handle slightly curved; 1 very old- fashioned silver shovel castor spoon; 1 silver bracelet, appearance of oxydised silver; 1 silver bracelet, about 1 in. wide, engraved with flowers; 1 Algerian mahogany box, peculiar geranium perfume, containing odd forks, spoons, and other table requisites; 1 round electro silver salver, about 10 in. across; 1 aluminium hot water plate; 1 electro- plated copper cruet ( without bottles); 1 silver egg stand ( without cups); 1 Algerian tea spoon, set imitation turquoise; 1 old- fashioned large oval brooch; 1 ivory tablet book, with silver cover and ring; 6 pairs of electro nut crackers; 1 very old yellow wooden snuff box, figure of a warrior painted on lid; 2 figures of saints ( 1 very small); 1 old plated copper cup, holds about a gill, plating much worn, bottom edge turned up on one side; 1 very small pebble Pouncet casket; 1 brown earthenware salad bowl with silver rim at top and stag's head each side with ring in mouth. Information to Supt. Hooker, Steyning. 75.— Hove ( Borough).— 20th inst.. a small pneumatic " Rouvelette " bicycle, black enamelled frame, silver plated spokes and rims, rim brake to both wheels, flat handle bars, Empire saddle. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. WILTSHIRE. 76.— Salisbury ( City).— 21st inst., from a carrier's van, a black Gladstone bag, containing a clerical suit, maker Whippell; 1 white linen shirt; 1 white handkerchief; 1 pair dark brown worsted socks; 11 white collars, all marked " Johnson Townley"; 2 razors, with black handles, in case; 1 light hair brush; 1 black comb; 1 waterproof sponge bag, containing sponge, tooth brush, shaving brush, and a small text book; 1 night shirt; 1 pair low shoes; 1 clerical tie— Bv A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion sallow, hair and heavy moustache dark, speaks with foreign accent; dress, dark jacket and vest, supposed dark grey trousers, bard hat. Information to Chief Constable Richardson, Salisbury. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1903. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. LANARKSHIRE. 77.— Glasgow ( City).— 14th inst., a small dark brown pomeranian dog, wearing a leather collar, " Dubs, 1, Park Terrace," thereon, brass tab- let, " City of Glasgow Police, Registration of Dogs, G 312, 1903," inscribed thereon attached to collar. Answers to the name " Bronie." Information to the Chief Constable, Central Police Chambers, Glasgow ANIMALS, & c., RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 78.— L Division.— Van, Case No. 79, 13th inst. APPREHENSIONS. 79.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office.— JAMES WALLIS, Office No. 1525- 01, Case 33, 13th inst., and remanded at Birmingham on charges of larceny ( lodger). 80 — Metropolitan Police District, L Division.— FRED BRUCE SWIFT, Case No. 4, 12th June last. SI.— Metropolitan Police District, R Division.— WILLIAM SEAGRA. VE, Case No. 5, 28th August last. 82.— Metropolitan Police District, X Division.— ALFRED WILSON, Case No. 10, 30th ult. 83. — City of London. — ANTHONY STANLEY ROWE, Case No. 32, 16th January last. Si.— Anglesey, Holyhead ( County).— JOHN WILLIAMS, Case No. 8, 4th September . last, and sentenced, 21st inst., to 3 months imprisonment. 85. — Buckinghamshire, Slough ( County).— EDWARD THORNHILL, Case No. 12, 20th inst. 86.— Hertfordshire, Hemel Hemp- stead ( Co- unty). — WILLIAM McMAHON, Case No. 30, 20th inst. 87.— Shropshire, Ludlow ( County).— Supervisee ROBERT THOMAS, Office No. 841- 00, Case No. 26, 31st July, 1903, and sentenced, 21st inst., to 2 months hard labour. 88. — Sussex ( West), Steyning ( County).— Licence- holder HARRY BAIGENT, Office No. 1058- 03, Case No. 85, 16th ult., and sentenced, at Bedford Assizes, 13th inst., to 2 months hard labour and licence forfeited for larceny as GEORGE KING. 89.- Yorkshire ( North Riding), Richmond ( County).— ALBERT COULSON, Case No. 48, 23rd May, 1902, and sentenced to 8 months imprisonment. 90. — Yorkshire ( West Riding), Bradford ( City).— JAMES BREAKS, Case No. 28, 25th September last. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. SUSSEX ( East). 91.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing an overcoat ( recovered)— ALFRED BENJAMIN OLIVER, age 36, height 5 ft. in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes gney; dress, light brown over- coat, dark trousers, white wrapper, black hard felt hat, heavy lace boots. A rag and bone gatherer; native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. 92. — Eastbourne ( Borough). — Licence- holder DANIEL EDWARD FOSTER, Office No. 3555- 02, Case No. 86, 18th September last, and Tabular Form, 2nd ult. Warrant withdrawn. PERSON IN CUSTODY. NORTHUMBERLAND. 93.— Morpeth ( County).— Committed for trial, at Quarter Sessions, on two charges of break- ing and entering— THOMAS WEBB, alias TOM ROBERTS, age 36, height 5 ft. 8f in., complexion fresh, hair brown, Maltese cross right forearm, crest of 5th Lancers and faith, hope and charity left arm, s « ar right forefinger; dress, dark grey tweed jacket and vest, moleskin trousers, cap. Sup- posed a native of Cork. Was convicted of office breaking at Kendal Quarter Sessions, 9th April last. Information to the Chief Constable, Morpeth. PROPERTY STOLEN. SUSSEX ( East). 94.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— 19th inst., a dark grey double- breasted overcoat, collar of same material, black bone buttons, black and white check lining. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT — W Division.— 13th inst., a dark brown pony, 12 hands, scar on near knee, slightly lame off hind leg, short mane, tail cut square; a set of odd harness; metal hames; rubber curb bit; and a Ralli cart, dark green body, grey wheels, rubber tyres. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANIMALS, & c.. RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 96.— p Division.— Pony, Case No. 68, 20th inst. APPREHENSION. 97.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office.— Licence- holder JOHN MITCHELL, Office No. 1317- 00, Case No. 1, 28th August last, and sentenced at Durham Assizes, 20th inst., to 5 years penal servi- tude for fraud. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending November 21st, 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. 631— 00 48656 — 1600— 01 — 241— 02 Page 239- 03 2791— 97 — 1180— 01 Page 238- 03 1549— 01 — 1306— 01 — 392— 03 Page 64- 03 990— 02 — 3340- 98 Page 195- 03 1121— 03 Page 184- 03 2714— 01 Page 206- 03 3026— 02 — 3612— 99 Page 257- 03 1525— 03 Page 254- 03 174— 03 Page- 28- 03 635— 03 Page 101- 03 1242— 03 Page 207- 03 58S— 02 — 1303— 01 — 1329— 03 Page 223- 03 2394— 99 — 152— 00 — 704— 00 — ALLEN, JOHN BAKER, RICHAKD BALUE, MORRIS BARTON, HARRY CLIVE, CATHERINE COMPTON, JAMES DAVIES, HOWELL PRICE DAY, FREDERICK FERRIS, JAMES FULLER, WILLIAM GEORGE, JAMES HALL, JOHN' THOS. HUNT. HENRY KELLY, ALEXANDEB MATTHEWS, WALTER MURRAY, JOHN ODENEOS, JOSEPH O'SHEA, PATRICK PHILLIPS, HENRY SCOTT, HENRY SMITH, SIDNEY SMITH, WILLIAM WARD, BRIDGET WILLIAMS, JOHN H. WILSON. ALBERT Attd. fraud P. of C. Act Larceny ( per.! Burglary ( 2 cases) Larceny ( 4 cases) Larceny ( goods exposed) Obtaining money by worthless cheques Unlawful poss. & lar. ( door open) Unlawful possession Sus. person Larceny ( shop) Larceny ( per.) Assault 4: robbery P. of C. Act P. of C. Act. Stealing luggage from cab Warehousebreakng Uttering counter- feit coin Attd. larceny ( per.) Larceny ( per.) Larceny ( per.) Larceny Larceny ( per.) Wounding Larceny ( per.) » GEORGE ALLEN Same Name MAURICE ASHDOWN ARTHUR ERNEST HAYCRAFT KATHLEEN EDWARDS Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name JAMES TAYLOR Same Name HENRY DEAN WILLIAM KELLY Same Name Same Name JOSEPH MULLER TIMOTHY HANLAN THOMAS HOLLING- TON MARK SYMONS FREDERICK ANDREWS Same Name Same Name HARRY WILLIAMS FREDERICK WILSON 3 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 3 years p. s. 3 years p. s. 3 yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 15 months h. l. 5 yrs. p. s. and 3 yrs. supn. 5 months h. l. 2 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 3 yrs p.?. and 2 yrs supn. 22" months h. l. 5 years p. s. 12 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 8 months h. l. 3yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 15 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 3 years p. s. 4 years p. s. 12 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 15 months h. l. 3 years p. s. 12th Nov.. Guildhall P. Ct. 20th Nov., Wood Green P. Sess. 16th Nov., C. C. Ct. 18th Nov., S. L. Sess. 28th Oct., Hastings Q. Sess. 10th Nov., N. L. Sess. 12th Nov., N. L. Sesa. 16th Nov., Thames P. Ct. 14th Nov., Clerkenwell P. Ct. 16th Nov., S. W. P. Ct. 10th Nov., N. L. Sess. 18th Nov., S. L. Sess. 18th Nov., C. C. Ct. 18th Nov., Bow St. P. Ct. 14th Nov., Marylebone P. Ct. 18th Nov., S. L. Sess. 18th Nov., S. L. Sess. 16th Nov., C. C. Ct. 17th Nov., Mansion House P. Ct. 16th Nov., C. C. Ct. 16th Nov., C. C. Ct. lNth Nov., S. L. Sess. 7th Nov., Worship St. P. Ct. 18th Nov., S. L. Sess. 16th Nov., C. C. Ct. P. C. Pryke, 889 City. P. S. Willis, C. I. D., P; P. S. Gillott, 94 Y. P. C. Knott, 139 City. P. C. Carrett, 359J; P. C. Edgson, 143W. P. S. Henbest, C. I. D., N ; P. S. Osborne, C. I. D., Y. Ch. Insp. Rankin, Cardiif Police ; P. S. Clarke, C. I. D., C. P. C. Pipe, 514J ; P. C. Cann, 709K. P. C. Hutton, 363G ; P. C. Slade, 449G. P. S. Harvey, C. I. D., V ; P. S. Belcher, C. I. D., V. P. C. Overett, 599S; P. C. Pinnick, 481Y. P. C. Neil, C. I. D., M; P. C. Elliott. 260M. ' P. C. Gordon, 322H ; P. S. Handley, i C. I. D., H. P. C. Temblett, C. I. D., E ; P. C. Webber, ] 256E. vi P. S. Laskey, 84P : P. C. Weston, 376S. 1 PC. Knott, C. I. D., M; P. C. Monk, 288L. P. C. Sharp, C. I. D., C ; P. S. ^ Waters, C. I. U., L. P. S. Jones, C. I. D., B : | P. C. West, 20BR. Dets. Lawrence and Atkins, City. P. C. Ball, 537 City. Det. Newell, City. P. C. Norris, 432A : P. S. Eustace, 15L. P. S. Brogden, C. I. D., H. P. S. Long, C. I. D., L; P. S. Wright, C. I. D., L. Det. Newell, City. LONDON I PRUTTKDI FOR HIS MAJESTY'S STATIOHKBY OFFICK BY J. J. KFXIHBR & Co., LIMITED, 99, VICTORIA STREET, S. W.; 33, KIHQ WLUIAM STREET, B. C.; AHD MARSHALBEA WOBU, S. B. MUl