t u b GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1903. VOL. XX., No. 2086. EGXJL 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 GAZBTTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 5. 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 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. ions to oe apprehended or of stolen property bear a practicable they are alphabetically arranged by ITIONS. 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 be numberx and as far as 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 wUl be given on application. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. NOTICE. I.— 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. ( h) 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. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. IDENTIFICATION OF PRISONERS. THE EDITOR requests that Chief Officers of Police, when'forwarding for identification by the Metropolitan Police the Photographs and descrip- tive forms of Persons in custody, will please see that the specific offence is stated, e. g. :— Stealing £ 1,000 from bank; stealing pair of boots from shop door ; stealing bale of silk, van unattended, & c., & c. This may often prove a ready means of recognition, and Judges have recently complained of the absence of such particulars in dealing with previous convictions. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRIC 7 1— Convict Supervision Office.— Licence- holder JA. UES CARNEY, Office No. 3183- 00, Tabular Form 3rd July last, not now wanted. 2.— B Division « — For stealing, 11th inst., 9 9 and 15 ct. gold rings ( 2 plain buckle, 2 Mizpah thereon, 5 signet, set red and green stones) ; 5 lady's gold dress ( lset coral); 1 pearls and rubies; 1 pearl and diamond; 1 buckle crystal; 1 9 ct. plain; 20 gold- mounted charms; 1 crystal heart; 2 green enamel hearts; 2 do. set pearls; 4 red enamel hearts, ( 1 set pearl, 1 set 3 pearls), 9 blue enamel hearts, set 1 and 3 pearls; 1 white and blue enamel heart; 1 gold heart; 13 gold charms ( 1 pistol, 1 enamel ivy leaf, beetle in centre, 4 plain, 2 watch keys, 1 coral, 2 hearts, 1 pig, 1 dog); 25 9 and 15 ct. gold curb bracelets ( 1 set pink topaz in centre, 8 brilliants round, 1 set turquoise in centre, 8 brilliants round, 1 lapis and pearls, 2 turquoise and pearls, 20 pad- lock and snap fastenings; 1 cameo bracelet; 5 fancy gold do.; 2 turquoise and 4 crystal do.; 6 gold ban- gles ( 1 white enamel swan on top, 1 coral and pearl, 2 plain, 1 lapiz and pearl, and 1 with daisy); 7 gold lockets ( 2 large heart shape diamond spray thereon, 2 hearts set coloured stones, 1 enamel blue cross, 2 plain); 73 gold brooches ( 1 enamel flag, 1 diamond bar, 1 " 1887 " in brilliants thereon, 1 boy's head painted on porcelain, 2 safety with leaves, 1 cameo, 1 composed of 2 oval drops of earrings, 1 safety bar " C " in rose diamonds, 1 round set pearls and lapis, 1 bird, 1 leaf, old- fashioned, 2 bar, birds thereon, 1 tennis pattern, 3 filigree, 1 box, 2 enamel, 1 crescent, 2 curb, 2 arrow, 1 spray of pearls, 1 onyx, 1 Jubilee, 3 plain safety; 1 set corals and pearls, 1 set pearls, 1 enamel, 3 horse- shoe, 1 leaf on bar, 1 set sapphire, 22 fancy, 1 bar set pearl, 1 gold and platinum curb, 1 set pearls, 4 enamel birds thereon, 1 enamel Japanese fan, 1 do., 2 small fans. 1 coral); 17 pairs of gold links ( 1 set pebbles, 1 coral, 4 opal, 1 lapiz, 9 plain, 1 set moonstone); 56 gold studs ( collar and front) ( 2 set rose diamonds, 2 pearl, 6 opal, 46 plain); gold pins ( 17 horse- shoe, 2 set pearls, 4 ruby and rose diamonds, 3 plain, 3 set diamonds, 2 set rubies and 3 set sapphires, 3 round plain, 1 ball, 1 opal and emerald, 1 lapiz and rose diamond, 1 butterfly, 1 pearl and rose diamonds, 1 coral and rose diamonds, 1 chrysophase, 1 crest, 1 rose diamond, 1 opal, 2 coral and snake, 1 coral lapiz and pearl, 1 sapphire, ruby, and diamond, 1 pearl, ruby, and emerald, 1 large garnet, 6 opal, 1 pearl and diamond " acorn," 1 pin and stud com- bined, set pearl); 27 gold chains ( 17 various pat- terns, 9, 15, and 18 ct.); 1 long eyeglass; 1 with ball at end; 1 long opal and crystal thereon; 1 do., pearl and garnet, 1 17 in. long; 1 do., set opals; 2 long plain and 2 gold wash; 1 gold neck chain, pearl pendant; 1 small gold seal; 2 gold tie clips: 1 carved opal cameo; 1 pair gold buckles; 2 gold miniature rims; 2 small gold locks, 6 mother- o'- pearl buttons mounted in gold, set turquoise; 1 nar- row, silver mounting, set 5 brilliants, 6 holes between each; 1 miniature painting of an old gentleman with bald head, blue eyes; 1 gold cross; 1 gold onyx cross; 1 scent bottle, gold mounted; 3 necklaces; 1 turqoise, crystals between; 1 opal and crystal; 1 amethyst and crystal; 1 imitation pearl collarette of 9 rows, with 4 or 5 fancy paste ornaments, bar fastening ; 1 old- fashioned gold chatelaine, with gold enamel scent bottle attached; 3 ladies gold watches ( 1 half hunter, No. 17 § 48934; 1 do., lever. No. 57811; 1 do., No. 28284); 22 gold watches ( 9 Genevas, Nos. 5405, 48614, 14726, 31060, 8030, 13104, 32254, 32333, 55019, 2 gold hunters, 1 No. 98688 and 1 keyless enamelled, 1 keyless eight- day, No. 51588, 1 blue enamel, No. 109918, 3 lever, Nos. 99019, 6383, 12080, 1 hunter black enamel, 1 small gold enamel, 1 blue enamel, 1 do., red enamel, No. 153467, 1 do., blue enamel, No. 163469); 5 steel watches, Nos. 242, 30055, 110550, 37150; 20 silver watches ( 1 blue enamel, No. 120775, 1 green do., No. 120763, 1 half hunter keyless, No. 36662, 1 lever, No. 1029 1 half hunter, No. 98152, 1 with calender. No. 29129, 14 Geneva, Nos. 416234. 69471, 6820, 127716, 12294, 85638,99438. 8285, 33171. 3546, 32022, 2586, 127910. 50561— WILLIAM SHAW, alias G. WILLIAMS, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight mous- tache dark, slanting eyes, female and snake tattooed back left hand, tattoo marks back of right hand ; dress, dark brown check suit, dark grey cheviot overcoat, velvet collar, black hard felt hat. A porter. May endeavour to leave the country. 3.— B Division.— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— FREDERICK MORRISON, alias SERGEANT- MAJOR MOR RISON. age 45, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair ( bald on top) light brown, turning grey, moustache ( twisted at ends) and eyes brown, scar right temple and left cheek; dress, dark serge jacket and vestr dark striped trousers, black hard felt hat. brown lace boots, sometimes wears khaki uniform breeches and leggings, brown boots with pointed toes. 4 medals, and the V. C. ribbon. He represents himself to be a Sergeant- Ma jor of the 1st Dragoon Guards. Wan- ant issued. 4— K Division.— For stpaHne ( bailee), 4th inst., a bicycle— CARL HENTCHEL, age 26. height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark, speaks with German accent; dress, blue suit, light dust coat, P. and O. cap. sometimes wears uniform with brass buttons, anchor in cap Stated he was a Naval Cadet studying for an English certificate. Warrant issued. 5.— P Division. — For horsestealing — HENRY HULL, alias THOMAS SMITH and HENRY BIRCH. Office No. 2165- 96, age 38. height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, lost tip of first left finger: dress, grey tweed suit and cap.— BENJAMIN HULL, Office No. 196- 02. age 35. height 5 ft. 2 in, complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes grev, right eyelid droops, stroke left wrist, 2 dots and " Y E'O" back left hand. " B. E. N.," " I. H.," " H. C. E," " Q. E. G." left fore- arm ; dress, grey coat, cord trousers, lace boots, grey 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1903 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— cap. These men, who are brothers, are also wanted at Daventry for horse stealing. 6 — P Division.— For obtaining money by false pretences— J. W. BETTS, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion, hair and moustache ( turning grey) dark, of good address; wearing long fawn colour rainproof overcoat, black hard felt hat. He represented himself as an advertising agent to a firm of chemists. Warrant issued. 7.— R Division.— For obtaining £ 5 by false pretences— JOHN O'CONNOR, age about 55, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fair, thin face, hair light, nearly blind; wearing long brown overcoat, cap with shiny peak. He travels the country with a piano organ. Is accompanied by his daughter, age 22. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 8.— Reading ( Borough). — For obtaining credit by fraud, and stealing a bicycle, 28th ult.— A MAN, who gave the name of FREDERICK A. NEWELL, age 20 to 22, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaven, eyes grey, long eyelashes, small hands, top front teeth missing; dress, dark striped jacket suit, dark cap, may be wearing long black and white mixture overcoat, and silk hat. Stated he was a boxing instructor. Warrant issued. 9.— Reading ( Borough). — For obtaining 2s. by false pretences, 11th inst.— A WOMAN, who gave the name of WATSON, age 50, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, wearing gold frame pince- nez; dress, dark clothes and black bonnet, carried an umbrella and a small brown parcel. She called on a clergyman, and repre- sented that her husband was a solicitor, who had been struck off the Rolls, and that her brother was a clergyman in North Devon. Is identical with JESSIE CLIFDEN, convicted at Exeter, and JESSIE FUSSELL, convicted at Oxford, of similar frauds. Warrant issued. 10. — Reading ( Borough).— For obtaining credit to the amount of £ 3 15s. and food and lodgings, by false pretences— A MAN, who gave the name of JOE NORRINGTON, age 27, height 6 ft. 1 in., round shoulders, stoops slightly, complexion fair, hair auburn, clean shaved, hollow cheeks, high cheek bones, long thin face, very large feet; dress, dark jacket suit ( grey stripes), green tie with red spots, wearing a pin, shape of cow's head ( supposed ivory), grey cap, boots with square toes. Stated he was a chemist, and that his father was a vicar at Exeter. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Henderson, Chief Con- stable, Reading. 3 REG DNS HIRE. 11.— Brecon ( County),— For stealing ( bailee) 3 watches ( 1 a silver English lever, No. 11029, double cases, " Graves, Sheffield ")— LEWIS THOMPSON, alias STEPHEN SMITH, age 35, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown ( bald both sides of forehead), light moustache, eyes blue, dimple on chin, several front tipper teeth deficient, " " tattooed left forearm, woman supposed on right forearm, lump on left forefinger, walks erect; dress, light grey coat and vest, dark brown cord trousers, grey motor cap, blue muffler, nailed boots. Supposed a native of Birmingham. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Joseph, Brecon, or Sergeant Watkins, Builth. BUCKINGHA MS HI RE. 12.— High Wycombe ( Borough). — For stealing, from a Temperance Hotel, 9th inst., a pair lace boots, size 6, hand sewn, half tips on heels— TWO MEN ( lst, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, complexion fresh, moustache and slight side whiskers black; 2nd, age about 20, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in.); each wearing long black coat, black hard felt hat. Information to Head Constable Sparling, High Wycombe. DERBYSHIRE. 13.— Chesterfield ( Borough).— For failing to • appear to a summons for assault, 12th inst.— WILLIAM KNIGHT, age 31, height 5 ft. 4 in., stiff build, complexion pale, hair brown, eyes blue, slightly bow- legged, coal mark on forehead, scar right wrist and back of left hand. A collier or carter. Sometimes associates with low horse- dealers. Warrant issued. H.— Chesterfield ( Borough).— For desert- ing his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Chesterfield Union, about November, 1896— JAMES ALLEN HAYES, age 53, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, eyes grey, scar on forehead and bridge of nose, left little finger deformed. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Kilpatrick, Chesterfield. DEVONSHIRE. 15.— Cullompton ( County).— For deserting his wife and 3 children, leaving them charge- able to the Common Fund of the Tiverton Union—- CHARLES COWBURN, age 32, height 5 ft. 8J or 9 in., complexion fair, hair, moustache, and side whiskers brown, addicted to drink; dress, dark grey overcoat, grey dress coat and vest, brown tweed trousers, dark silk neckerchief, grey cap, light lace boots. A gardener. Is fond of playing a whistle and singing at public houses. Absconded 27th October last. Warrant issued. 16.— Cullompton ( County)— For assault on police at Hockworthy, 25th ult. — HENRY HOLLAND, a gipsy, age 32, height 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion dark, hair dark brown, worn on forehead, slight moustache light, beard about a week's growth; dress, dark double- breasted coat and vest, vest buttons from shoulder to waist both sides, nearly new cord trousers, lace boots ( nailed). A pedlar, travels the country. Warrant issued. 17.— Cullompton ( County).— For obtain- ing £ 1 10s. by a worthless cheque on the Lanca- shire and Yorkshire Bank, Ltd., Cheetham — LEWIS MUSCOVITCH, age about 30, slight build, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion, mous- tache, beard, and eyes dark, hair black, speaks with foreign accent; dress, dark serge suit, plaid cap, brown boots blacked over. A hawker of cheap jewellery. Had with him two small brown leather hand bags ( one half round). Absconded 11th September last. Warrant issued. 18 — Cullompton ( County). — For em- bezzlement— ROBERT WINSBORROW, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., rather slight build, com- plexion sallow, hair ( bald patches at back) and moustache dark brown, cut mark on bottom lip. A painter; native of Silverton, Devon. Was Secre- tary to the United Ancient Order of Druids' Club. Absconded 27th June last. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Collins, Cullompton. DORSETSHIRE. 19.— Blandford ( County). — For stealing 10s., 7th inst., at Winterborne Kingston— FRANK COOMBS, age 34, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair light brown, moustache sandy, hairy chest, slightly lame; dress, black suit, long black overcoat, red and dark muffler, black bowler hat, light lace boots. A labourer and steam roller driver. Native of Cucklington, Somer- set. Warraut issued. Information to Supt. Elford, Blandford. DURHAM. 20.— Durham ( County).— For stealing a pony ( recovered)— JOHN WALLACE, age 34, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, rather high cheek bones, hair and moustache light brown, takes short quick steps, addicted to drink; dress, blue or slate colour jacket suit, brown cap, old lace boots. Has worked as a butcher, horse slaughterer, mason's labourer, and a coke drawer. 21. — Durham ( County). — For larceny— JOSEPH NEWHAM or NEWBY, age about* 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, slight moustache, light, eyes light blue, impediment in speech; dress, old brown mix- ture jacket suit, white muffler, grey cap, strong lace boots. A rag and bone gatherer, usually carries a sack. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, County Police Office, Durham. 22.— Stockton- on- Tees ( County).— For bigamy— LUKE BROOK MIDGELEY, age 34 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair ( thin) and moustache ( cropped short) light, small red mark on right temple, large scar under right arm and down right side of nipple; dress, black jacket and vest, blue cord trousers, heavy blue cloth ( railway) overcoat, red and black check lining, fawn colour cloth leggings, black or blue and white check muffler, check cap, Blucher boots. A native of Bradford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hildreth, Stockton- on- Tees. 23.— Sunderland ( Borough).— For obtain- ing food and lodgings by false pretences— MORTON WELDON, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, round face, high forehead, hair black, eyes dark, clean shaved, small feet, walks badly, speaks with Southern accent; dress, grey mixture jacket and vest, do. trousers of different material, grey soft felt hat, grey three- quarter length Chesterfield overcoat. Represented that he was in the theatrical profession. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Sunder- land. ESSEX. 24.— Chelmsford ( County).— For assault, 13th inst.— ALEX. OLAF HENDERSON, alias O. A. de ROHAN, age 19, height about 5 ft. in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown ( curly on forehead), clean shaved; dress dark tweed jacket suit and cap. An electrical engineer's as- sistant. Was employed until 16th inst. at Shore- ditch Electric Lighting Station. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Essex, Chelmsford. 25.— Southminster ( County).— On com- mitment warrant for non- payment of 20s. fine and 5s. costs, imposed for refusing to quit licensed premises— THOMAS POLLEY, age 25, height 5 ft. 10J in., hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, short nose; dress, dark jacket and vest, light cord trousers, grey cap. A labourer; native of Latchingdon. Information to Supt. Gibbons, Southminster. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 26 — Bristol ( City).— For stealing, 14th ult., a suit of livery, & c. ( recovered)— GILBERT PAR- SONS, alias HARMAN, age 23, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion rather pale, high cheek bones, long features, hair dark, clean shaved ; dress, supposed black coat and vest, light trousers, bowler hat, or grey coat, and dark trousers. Has served in the Yeomanry. Is accompanied by his brother, age 20, height about 5 ft. 7 in., slight build ; dress, dark striped suit, cap. Both were employed as painters until August last, when Gilbert obtained a situations a coachman. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 27.— Fareham ( County).— For obtaining £ 4 10s. by a worthless cheque, 12th inst., at Havant — W. CANNON, age about 3( 7, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey; dress, dark overcoat, pepper and salt colour trousers, black hard felt hat, with broad rim, lace boots, wearing gold twisted ring on one finger. Supposed identical with THOMAS TAYLOR, alias BROWN and RICHARDS, convicted of conspiracy at Hants Assizes, November, 1901.— F. BISHOP, alias T. RICHARDS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stiff build, hair dark brown, eyes brown; dress, dark overcoat and suit, black hard felt hat, with broad brim, brown lace boots, wearing a gold colour ring with stone. Stated he was a native of South- ampton. Appearance of horse dealers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. 28— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For desert- ing his wife and family, 19th September last— CECIL JOHN AUGUSTUS WILLIS, age 36, height 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, hair ( thin on top) and moustache brown, beard ( close cut) turning grey, front teeth rather wide apart, pleasant manner, burn scar on chest, anchor on forearm; dress, dark suit and cap, greenish- grey Chester- field overcoat. A waiter, for several years has been employed as a salesman in the cycle and motor trade. Is an expert motor car driver. May be accompanied by a woman, age 32, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion and hair ( brushed back from forehead and worn in coil behind) dark; and a boy, age 6 years. Warrant issued. 29.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For desert- ing his children, 28th August last— FREDERICK ATTFIELD, age 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair and moustache dark; dress, dark double- breasted coat, dark vest, cord trousers, black hard felt hat. Usually wears red and black check scarf. Is ac- companied by his wife, age 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, full red face, hair brushed back from forehead, worn in coil at back; wearing dark clothing, black straw hat. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1903. THE POLICE GAZETTE PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. GLAMORGANSHIRE. : 10 — Merthyr Tydfil { County). — For burglary, 25th ult. — Licence- holder GEORGE DEVEREUX, alias GEORGE WILSON and GEORGE DAVIS, Office No. 865- 98, age 34, height 5 ft. OA in., complexion fresh, hair ( thin on top) and eyes brown, scar front of first left finger, " G. D." right forearm, now wearing moustache only ( trimmed short); writes with his left hand. A brass caster; native of Birmingham. Liberated on licence into Metropolitan Police District 28th October last, and subsequently reported at Bir- mingham. Has been convicted at Cambridge and Warwick. Information to Supt. Townsend, Merthyr Tydfil. dark, clean shaved; dress, blue serge suit, double- breasted reefer jacket, and cap. A baritone vocalist. AVas accompanied by his wife, age about 30, rather stout build, complexion fair. Will probably stay at first- class commercial hotels. ( See Case No. 57). Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hudders- field. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). M— Huddersfie Id ( Borough). — For obtaining food, by false pretences, also £ 3 by a worthless cheque— POST MASON, an American, age 32 to 35, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— HAMPSHIRE. 33. — Portsmouth ( Borough). — For em- bezzlement — JOHN EDWARD ARMSTRONG, age 43, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache ( wavy) dark brown, eyes ( supposed) grey; dress, dark brown suit, hard felt hat. Late Assistant Superintendent of the Refuge Assurance Company. Absconded 20th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Portsmouth. SUSSEX ( East). r 31.— Hay ward's Heath ( County).— For obtaining a pair of boots, and ill by false pre- tences, at Cuckfield, 3rd ult.— FREDERICK HARRIS, alias GEORGE HARRIS. WILLIAM SMITH, PHILLIPS, WILSON, JONES, and JOSEPH ROBINSON, age 37, height 5 ft. in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes hazel, cut mark back of head, boil mark left shoulder, small of back, right side and shin, skin on chest and back stained; dress, short dark jacket suit, light tie, black bowler hat, old lace boots. A tramp; native of Westminster. Has been con- victed of larceny, fraud, and begging continually since 1880. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brooman, Hayward's Heath. HEREFORDSHIRE. 34.— Hereford ( County). — For stealing a cash box and contents, 9th inst., at Yowchurch— JOHN ROGERS, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fair, hair ( cut short) brown, beavy moustache light sandy, eyes blue or grey, rose in red and blue ink inside each forearm, of military appearance; dress, grey dust coat, dark vest, brown small cord trousers, old brown or dark overcoat, old black soft felt hat, nailed boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cope, Hereford. ISLE OF ELY. 35.— March ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, 16th inst., a lady's silver watch, minute hand missing; 1 do. short silver Albert, tassel at end; 3 white chemises; 1 flannelette do.; 3 pairs white knickers ( one pair marked " L. Morley "); 1 old chain purse — HENRY SCRUTTON. alias SUTTON, age 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, small moustache light, artificial roof to moutli, shot wound one hand; dress, brown jacket and vest, grey trousers, or drab cord trousers ( maybe wearing both pairs), grey cap. white muffler with black spots, blucher boots. Supposed a native of Ipswich. Has served in the 2nd Devon- shire Regiment. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Nixon. March. KENT. 36. — Canterbury ( City).— For stealing £ 11 10s., 16th inst.— JAMES MACKEN, age 26. height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, hair black, eyes blue, scar on chin. A native of Brighton. Is a corporal of the 7th Hussars, from which he is a deserter, wore uniform and cycling knickers; may now be wearing plain clothes. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farmery, Canter- bury. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1903 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( cvntinued)- M — Maidstone ( Borough).— For neglect- ing his 2 children in a manner likely to cause them unnecessary suffering, 8th inst.— GEORGE BURR, age 27, height about 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fair, eyes grey; dress, black lounge jacket and vest, mix- ture trousers with khaki overalls, black overcoat with velvet collar, navy blue muffler, cap, light boots. A bricklayer; native of Maidstone. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 38. — Liverpool ( City). — For unlawful wounding, 2nd mst.— BERNARD ROSE, a Ger- man or Roumanian Jew, age about 45, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., very stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair and moustache light; dress, brown suit, short brown overcoat, tweed cap, sometimes wears a dark soft felt hat. A sailor's outfitter; may bi employed as a tailors' or boarding house keepers' runner. Absconded about 3rd inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. 39 — Manchester { City).— For larceny— MARTIN JOHN GIBBONS, age 49, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark ( turning grey), heavy eyebrows, of military appearance; dress, dark green suit, khaki jacket under. A tailor. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. 40.— Salford ( Borouy/ i) — For steaing £ 38, the monies of the Manchester, No. 1 Branch of the National Amalgamated Society of Operative House and Ship Painters and Decorators— THOMAS WALKER, age 38, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, long features, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, slight moustache in- clined to sandy, high cheek bones, prominent nose, large ears, round shoulders, stoops slightly, long scar back of head; dress, light brown suit, brown hat and boots. A painter. He was secretary for one of the districts of the above Society. Supposed to have had with him about £ 30. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Salford. LINCOLNSHIRE. 41.— Boston ( County).— For stealing several sums of money during October last— ALFRED J. W. BENT, age 26, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., hair and moustache brown, defective sight, wears gold- rimmed glasses; usually wears brown cycling suit. A clerk. May endeavour to proceed to Canada. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Costar, Boston. MIDLOTHIAN. 42.— Edinburgh ( City).— For stealing £ 83 4s. ( confidence trick), 26th ult.— ADOLPH CAR- BONI, alias AUGUSTO MARETTI, an Italian, age about 45, height 5 ft. 6 in., rather stout build, complexion swarthy, hair dark, clean shaved; dress, short black overcoat, dark jacket suit, reddish tie, black felt hat. Identical with A. CARBONI, Case No. 34, 6th June, 1902.— ANTONIO BARTOLDI, an Italian, age 26 to 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion swarthy, hair dark, clean shaved; dress, brown overcoat, dark trousers, coloured tie, black felt hat. Identical with A. BARTOLDI, Case No. 10, 13th June, 1902. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Edinburgh. MONMOUTHSHIRE. • i3.— Abergavenny ( County).— For de- serting his wife and children, leaving them charge- able to the Abergavenny Union— ROBERT MARTIN, age 52, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, moustache brown, eyes blue, blue dot left wrist, " R. M." right forearm, birthmark " a fish " between shoulder blades; dress, black jacket and vest, light trousers, grey motor cap, shoes nearly new. A china rivetter and umbrella repairer; native of London. Absconded 17th October last. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davies, Abergavenny. NOR THA MPTONSHIRE. u.— Peterborough ( City).— For stealing from his lodgings, 14th inst., a silver express lever watch, No. 154667; 1 do. hunter lever, " A. Baxter" scratched inside back case, plain cases; 1 metal watch, " The Centurion" lever; 1 metal curb Albert; 1 silver double curb do.; 2 silver medals with gold centres, " A. Baker " engraved thereon, attached; 1 blue serge suit ( vest double breasted); 1 grey Talmer rainproof overcoat; 1 red, blue and white silk neckerchief; 1 blue cap, and a pair of box calf boots, size 8— ERNEST WALTER RICHARDSON, age 23, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion, moustache and eyes dark, hair black, red spots on face, thick top lip, lump on right forearm, one ankle injured; wearing the stolen clothing. A labourer. Has served in the Shropshire Light Infantry, and is in receipt of a pension through injuries received during the South African War. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Lawson, Peter- borough. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 4').— Nottingham ( City).— For sealing. 8th inst., a lady's 9 ct. gold chain, 9 ct. gold heart shape locket attached; 1 15 ct. gold brooch, bird set pearls in centre, leaves around pearl in each leaf : 1 do. bar brooch, set diamonds and rubies; 3 ladies' 18 ct. gold rings ( 1 set 5 diamonds; 1 dress, set 5 diamonds, 1 missing, claw setting; 1 do. set sapphire, claw setting); 3 9 ct. gold bracelets ( 1 gold curb, chased, padlock and safety chain at- tached; 1 do. set 3 opals, 1 missing, and 2 rubies; 1 chased) ; 1 9 ct. gold pin, set pearl; 1 do set 2 or 3 pearls and ruby; 1 gold pin, set brilliant, claw setting; 3 9 ct. gold studs— CARL HENT- SCHEL, a German, age 26, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion fair, hair brown, slight moustache light, eyes blue, right little finger has been broken, speaks English fluently; wearing navy blue reefer jacket with brass buttons, seaman's cap. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Nottingham. OXFORDSHIRE. 46. Oxford ( City).— For obtaining food and lodgings, to the amount of £ 2 Is. 2d., by fraud— A MAN, who gave the name of N. R. HILL, age about 45, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark, slightly turning grey, grey patch about size of a crown piece on side of head, of good address, nervous manner; dress, dark grey suit, dark tweed alpine hat, brown boots. Sup- posed a native of North Devon. He stated that he had been several years in South Afrca. Ab sconded 7th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Cole, Oxford. SHROPSHIRE. 47.— Oswestry ( County).— For stealing a lady's silver English lever watch, No. 7263, rose, shamrock, thorn, thistle and leaves engraved on back— A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes sunken, narrow jaw, tattooed left wrist, small fleshy mole back of one ear, addicted to drink; dress, blue or black suit, motor cap, button boots. A tramping labourer; native of Albrighton; occa- sionally sleeps in outbuildings. Information to Supt. Lewis, Oswestry. SOMERSETSHIRE. iS.— Bath ( City). — For stealing 10s. ( by trick), 23rd ult.— A MAN, age about 26, height 5 ft, 4 or 5 in., rather stout build, round face, hair and moustache dark brown; dress, dark jacket suit, check cap, black tie. He called on a shopkeeper, and asked him if he could oblige a neighbouring tradesmen with change of half- a- sovereign for a customer who was waiting, obtained the amount, and decamped. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bath. STAFFORDSHIRE. 49 — Wolverhampton ( Borough). — For being concerned with a man in custody for steal- ing £ 5 2s. 6d. from the person with violence, 30th ult.— THOMAS KELLY, age about 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes dark; dress, dark jacket an! vest, brown cord trousers, light striped muffler, military shirt and boots, dark cap. A japanner; native of Birmingham. Was accompanied by A WOMAN, age about 22, height about 5 ft., slight build, hair sandy. A prostitute. May be found at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Capt. Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. SUFFOLK ( East). 50.— Stowmarket ( County).— For stealing 10s. by trick, 3rd inst., at Eye—' — ATKINSON ( supposed false), age about 55, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 iu., slight build, complexion pale, hair and mous- tache ( clipped) dark, impediment in speech; dress, light tweed jacket and trousers, brown cord vest, coloured silk neckerchief. Appearance of a farmer. He stated that he was purchasing large quantities of barley straw in the District, and sending it away by rail. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Page, Stowmarket. SURREY. £ 2 REWARD. 51.— Chertsey ( County).— For neglecting to maintain his 2 children, leaving them charge- able to the Common Fund of the Old Windsor Union— JOHN MONTGOMERY MACKINNEY, age 32, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes dark brown, scald scar right foreariii; wearing old dark tweed clothing. A labourer. Was arrested at Leicester in 1901. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Old Windsor Union for the arrest of Mac- Kinney. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. 52.— Ox ted [ County 1.— For malicious wound- ing at Bletchingley— ALBERT SMITH, age 52 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, rather large nose and mouth, hair and mous- tache light brown, eyes brown, woman and anchor supposed tattooed on one arm, slouching gait; dress, dark jacket and vest, light brown cord trousers, black soft felt hat, heavy boots. Absconded 8th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brice, Oxted. SUSSEX ( East). 53.— Brighton ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 5 3s. 6d., by a worthless cheque, 20th ult — ARTHUR CAMP, alias F. HARRIS, age 32, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and mous- tache dark brown. Has been an omnibus driver, and in 1902 had a milk business at Canonbury, London. Frequents race- courses, and sometimes employed as a bookmakers' clerk. Has his letters addressed to receiving offices. Absconded 23rd ult. Is accompanied by a woman, age about 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Gentle, Brighton. 54.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing 6s. lid.— GEORGE WATTS, age about 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, full round face, hair very dark, clean shaved; dress, dark rough jacket or dress coat, dark trousers, with few white spots, black hard hat. A waiter. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. 55.— Hastings ( Borough).— For obtaining 2s. 6d., by false pretences— JAMES RAMSAY, age 30 to 35, height 6 ft., hair ( bald on top) and heavy moustache sandy; dress, long dark overcoat, brown mixture trousers, grey mixture motor cap, light lace boots. He calls at boarding houses, represents himself as an agent for a Directory, and obtains small sums as payment for advertisements. Warrant issued. 56.— Hastings ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences- -- WILLIAMS, age about 35, medium height, complexion, hair, and slight moustache dark, plausible manner; wearing long dark overcoat, black bowler hat. He called at private houses and represented himself as collector for the Post Office Christmas Box Fund. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Hastings. WARWICKSHIRE. 57. — Birmingham ( City). — For ob- taining £ 12 6s. by a worthless cheque on the Lon- don and County Bank — POST MASON, an American, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes dark, oval face. A baritone singer. May be found in company of music hall artistes. ( See Case No. 32.) Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Rafter, Birming- ham. WESTMORLAND. 58.— Kendal ( Borough). — For obtaining money by false pretences— MICHAEL ROBBINS, alias PARKER ROBSON, etc., age 30, height ;) ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey, scar bridge of nose, large scar right forearm, walks quickly; dress, dark jacket suit, dark tie, hard felt hat. A native of West Meath. He calls upon tradesmen, hotel THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1 9 0 3. T H E POLICE GAZETTE 5 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT-:'• ontimed)— proprietors, etc., represents himself as agent for the Northern Counties Trades' Directory Co., obtains money for insertion of advertisements, giving re- ceipts in names of William Adamson, James Parker, James Armstrong, etc. Was sentenced to 4 months imprisonment at Workington in July last for a similar offence. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Berry, Kendal. WORCESTERSHIRE. 59.— Bromsgrove ( County).— For steal- ing, 11th inst, an overcoat ( recovered)— A MAN, age 50 to 55, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, round face, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, long moustache, sight tuft on chin and side whiskers grey; dress, dark grey suit, Norfolk jacket with band, blue and white spotted muffler, black hard hat with wide brim, heavy boots. A tramp; stated he had been a number of years in America. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Pitt, Bromsgrove. 60— Malvern ( flonnty\— For obtaining 2 sets of harness by false pretences, at Upton- on- Severn — HENRY JAMES, age 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown. A gipsy. Is now supposed to be travelling with baskets, etc., in South Wales. Has with him a horse and wagon, " Ishmael James" or " Samuel Smith " thereon. Is accompanied by a woman, age 29, rather fair complexion. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Male, Malvern; or Inspec- tor Hardwick, Upton- on- Severn. 61.— Worcester ( City).- For stealing, 9th inst., a violin ( recovered), and a Royal Enfield bicycle, " Grappler " front tyre, Dunlop back, rat trap pedals ( right bent), portion of left handle missing, nickel hubs, Crabbe's front rim brake, free wheel, no mudguards— HENRY LYONS, alias LENDON, WILLIAMS, and LINES, age 26 or 27, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, two scars outside right forearm, blue mark outside upper arm, heart, arrow, anchor, cross, star and 3 dots left forearm, dark mole bend of left leg; wearing khaki uniform of the Worcester Regiment. A native of Birmingham. Is said to be a good musician, formerly served in the Shrop- shire Light Infantry. May endeavour to re- enlist. Has been previously convicted. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Byrne, Wor- cester. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding), 62.— Malton ( County). — For obtaining 2 sets of harness and horse clothing, by false pre- tences — JOHN CHARLES HAGUE, alms CHARLES HAGUE, SIDNEY DENT, and BROOKES, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9in., complexion dark, bloated, hair ( short) black, clean shaved, eyes brown, appearance of a pugilist. A tripe dresser; native of Middlesbrough. He came to Slingsby, 19th October last, called on shop- keepers, ordered goods, which he forwarded to other towns for sale. Advertised horses, giving a war- ranty and 14 days approval, sent an unsound horse for trial, and when returned, failed to refund the money. Was accompanied by a woman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Silversides, Malton. 63.— Richmond ( County).— For stealing, 6th inst., a chamois leather purse, 2 compartments; 1 dark grey overcoat, single breasted, dark blue check lining; and £ 20, including a £ 5 Bank of England note ( No., supposed, 912755); 2 new pennies; 2 do. half- pennies; and 2 farthings, dated 1901— WILLIAM McATEER, age 20 to 22, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion and hair ( cut short) dark, clean shaved, prominent lips and forehead, 2 front upper teeth missing; dress, dark grey suit, cap to match, patent leather collar with brown stripes, and the stolen overcoat which is too large for him. A farm labourer; stated he was a native of Belfast. May endeavour to proceed to America. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wilson, Richmond. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 64 — Sheffield ( County).— For stealing, 3rd inst., at Gleadless, a brown mare ( recovered)— E. WATSON ( supposed false), age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, speaks with London accent, of gipsy appearance; dress, blue pilot three- quarter overcoat, dark trousers, silk muffler ( supposed purple with white spots), hard felt hat with broad brim— E. PAGE, alias MASON ( sup- posed false), age about 33, height 5 ft. 7 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown, wart right cheek near ear; dress, drab mixture suit, fawn colour covert coat, silk muffler, cap, lace boots, check pattern gaiters. Appearance of horse dealers. Watson sent the animal to Southampton, but Page obtained possession of it at Redbridge, near Southampton, by presenting a letter to the station master, purporting that the mare was for a person at Millbrook. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bielby, County Police Office, Sheffield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. DERBYSHIRE. 65.— Eckington ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 6th prox., for stealing fitter's tools, ' 14th inst. ( 2 charges)— SAMUEL GRIFFITHS, age 32, height 5 ft. 10£ in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, cut scar back left thumb. A fitter; native of Wrexham. Has tramped Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Nottingham- shire, Derbyshire, and South Wales. Plays a tin whistle at public- houses, and stays at common lodging houses. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Andrew, Eckington, near Sheffield. ESSEX. 66. — Chelmsford ( County).— Sentenced, 18th inst. to one month imprisonment for beg- ging— WILLIAM HEWITTSON, alias R. WILr SON, age 42, height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, lost right foot, wears wooden stump. States he is a native of Quebec. Is a begging impostor, wears several war medal ibbors. also a sham ambulance badge. He stated that he had lost his foot in the South African War, and made pretence of having a fit in the street. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Essex, Chelmsford. MONTGOMER YSHIRE. 67.— Newtown ( County).— Remanded till 31st inst., for larceny— WILLIAM THOMAS ( supposed false), age 37, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion fresh, slightly pock marked, hair and eyes brown, birthmark on left cheek, girl tattooed and a blue mark left forearm. A canal boatman. Sup- posed previously convicted, and wanted elsewhere. Information to the Chief Constable, Newtown, Montgomeryshire. PROPERTY STOLEN. BERKSHIRE. 68.— Reading ( Borou, gh). — 14th inst., an 18 ct. gold signet ring, set with large blood stone; and about 30s.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 28, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., full face, hair ( long and curly) and small moustache dark; dress, dark suit, dark overcoat, soft felt hat. — TWO WOMEN, lst, age about 24, height about 5 ft. 3 in., hair black, long thin face, long nose, wears glasses; dress, black dress, black bodice, black jacket, blue tam- o'- shanter hat. 2nd, age about 20, height about 5 ft., complexion fair, hair light; dress, light grey dress, long light grey jacket, red tam-' o- shanter hat; and A GIRL, age about 14, height 4 ft. 10 in., full face, hair ( hanging down back) black; dress, short black skirt, black jacket, black tam- o'- shanter hat. 15th inst., a dark grey Chesterfield overcoat, velvet collar, black lining, bone buttons, " Poyester and Co., Cheapside, London," on tab. Information to Capt. Henderson, Chief Constable, Reading. ISLE OF WIGHT. 69.— Newport ( County).— 18th inst. at Vent- nor, a green leather case, 7 in. by 4 in., in. deep, containing 3 £ 5 Bank of England notes, Nos. 38807, 38808, and 38809; 1 gold ring set diamonds; 2 gold brooches, set pearls, white hair at back of one; 1 gold heart shape pendant, and £ 5. Information to Supt. Hale, Newport. 70.— Ryde [ Borough).— 18th inst., a Dresden china stand candelabra for two candles ( socket of one has been repaired), china ornamentation on stem, woman climbing a ladder, holding a branch. Information to Chief Constable Greenstreet, Ryde. KENT. 71. — Gra vesen d ( Borr/ ugh). — 14th inst., from a sale room, 6 table forks, silver tipped; 12 dessert do.; 6 plated egg spoons. Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Gravesend. NO TTINGHA MS HIRE. 72.— Nottingham ( City).— 17th inst., by shopbreaking, 29 ladies' silver Geneva watches, Nos. 48649, 92216, 80234, 615921, 4266, 599602, 25779, 33230, 76654, 252847, 30626, 47944, 52192, 53726, 22523, 141976, 55739, 75091, 31428, 60369, 38475, 37965, 8831, 100567, 29165, 22829, 371307, 627756, and 55056; 6 silver Genevas, Nos. 267451, 98, 75110, 371238, 742858, 45967; 1 silver keyless, 228526; 1 silver Geneva, 7906; 8 silver English levers, 103063, 45828, 66599, 451952, 55736, 44775, 202318, 342273, " J. Harris, Manchester," thereon; 1 Greaves Midland lever, 17681; 2 Boston levers, 171918, 111939; 112 gold rings ( 21 wedding, 18 keepers, 13 signets, 60 ladies' dress); 12 gold brooches ( mostly bar and fancy patterns); 7 gold seals ( 1 10 carat, bloodstone with lion on top, 6 bloodstone); 7 medals ( 2 gold, 5 silver, fancy patterns, shields in centre); 1 gold necklet, Belcher pattern; 1 gold bracelet, oblongs about £ in. long. 2 fancy curb links between each oblong; 7 ladies' gold tassel Alberts; 1 pair gold sleeve links; new and second- hand jewellery; all bear one or more of the following letters scratched insida, M, U, K, N, E, A, G, R, I. S. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Nottingham. SURREY. 73.— Chertsey ( County).— 14th inst., at Weybridge, a brown leather collar; 1 sponge; 6 chamois leathers; 3 footballs; 2 whip thongs; 1 clothes brush; 1 leather wrist strap; 1 webb belt, brown strpe in centre; 1 snaffle bit, nickel plated; 1 pair knee caps; 2 leather purses; 1 brown leather do. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 74.— Wakefield ( City).— Between 19th and 20th inst., a lady's brown sealskin jacket, f- length, nearly new, lined brown satin, pocket on left inside, chain hanger, mark down right sleeve ( supposed scorched); 1 print loose blouse, black with white figured pattern, festoon shape, no collar. — Suspicion is attached to THREE WOMEN, lst, of middle age, height about 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion pale ( bloated), low hoarse voice; dress, fancy blouse, trimmed blue silk, long black skirt, grey mixture jacket, black hat trimmed ostrich feathers. 2nd, age about 22, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair light, of theatrical appearance ; dress, fawn colour coat braided with silk a little darker than material, black skirt, fawn suede gloves; stated she had been an inmate of a London Hospital. 3rd, age 21 or 22, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, thin face, hair black; dress, black coat, dress, feather boa, and hat trimmed ostrich feathers, sometimes wears a red and white woollen golf jersey. They were accompanied by a man. age about 27, well built, complexion and moustache dark; wearing black clothing. The first described woman and the man booked to Leeds. The other women spoke of Birmingham. Information to Chief Constable Harris. Wake- field. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND KENT. 75. — Canterbury ( County). — Body of MAN, Case No. 70, 11th inst. Identified. APPREHENSIONS. IS — Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office.— Licence- holder JAMES WILLIAMS. Office No. 1411- 03, Tabular Form 4th inst., and sentenced, at Man- chester, 16th inst., to 1 month hard labour for failure to report.— Expiree THOMAS GLAN- VILLE, Office No. 307S- 02, Tabular Form 4th September last, and current list of apprehensions. 6 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1903. APPREHENSIONS ( continuedJ— 77.— Metropolitan Police District, A Division*— HERBERT CHARLEs) HALE, Case No. 2, 20th ult. 78.— Dorsetshire, Sturminster Newton ( County).— WILLIAM LANE, Case No. 16, 30th October last. 79.—£ ssex, Grays ( CWy).- ARTHUR J. SANDLE, Case No. 14,18th inst. 80. — Staffordshire, Burslem ( County).— JOHN BRISTOWE READE, Case No. 30, 30th December, 1898, and discharged.-- GEORGE BENTLEY, Case No. 40, 13th ult., and sentenced to one month imprisonment. 81.— Worcestershire, Broms grove ( County). — FREDERICK STRIDE, alias SMITH, Case No. 45, 18th inst. McMANUS, alias JOSEPH SIMONS, JOHN WILLIAMS, and CHARLES SUMMERGILL, Office No. 3213- 99; age 34, height 5 ft. 8J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar centre and each side of forehead, " A. Smith " left fore- arm, " 1330 " back 3rd left finger. A native of Pontefract. Sentenced at Leeds Assizes 12th March, 1900, to 5 years' penal servitude, and remanet of former sentence for larceny. Released from Wakefield Prison 30th ult., after undergoing 14 days hard labour for failure to report, and has not notified his place of residence. Has been con- victed at Bradford and Durham. To be dealt with where found. 83.— x Division,— For obtaining £ 1 by fraud— W. E. PELHAM CLINTON, age 26, height 6 ft., slight build, complexion fair, hair light, consumptive appearance, well educated; wearing black overcoat ( astrachan collar and cuffs), silk hat. He obtained the above amount under the pretence of giving employment. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ± PORTRAIT OF A PERSON WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 85— G Division.— For stealing £ 331 6s. 7d., 9th inst.— EDWARD PHILLIP BOAM, a Jew, age 26, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair black, ^ es brown; takes short quick steps; LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 82— Convict Supervision Office.— For failure to report, Licence- holder CHARLES LANCASHIRE. 84.— Bolton { Borough).— For failure to re- port. Licence- holder PATRICK MARKEY, alias McKAY and McCAY, Office No. 2739- 99, age 42, j height 5 ft. 2f in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey, scar forehead and root of nose, " P. M." and " A. G." back left hand, " bracelet" left wrist. A bricklayer; native of Dublin. Sentenced at Lancaster Quarter Sessions, 2nd July, 1900, to 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 2nd October last, J. O. A. 192. Convicted at Salford and Preston. Stated his intention of proceeding to Manchester 14th ult., but did not report there. Information to the Chief Constable, Bolton. dress, dark tweed suit, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A native of London. Is fond of billiards and horse racing. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending December 19th, 1903, with the results, etc. Office No. Reference to H. C. Register. 858— 00 [ Page 1524— 03 Page 3422— 00 1607— 03 644— 01 3426— 01 1476— 01 508— 02 1177— 03 3078- 02 1912— 96 2003— 02 1110— 01 1072— 03 996— 03 1699— 02 2843— 02 1211— 02 33- 03 254- 03 269- 03 Page 264- 03 Page 276- 03 Page 196- 03 Page Page Page 93- 03 178- 03 165- 03 403— 02 1073— 99 NAME. Fresh Oflence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Result. Date and Place. 2148- 02 1603— 01 2205— 01 484— 97 1510— 03 Page 137- 03 Page 130- 03 Page 251- 03 APPLEGATE, JOHN BULL, JOHN CLARK, JOHN DAVIDSON, CHARLES DAVIES, HARRY EAMES, GEORGE FLYNN, MAURICE FOSTER, HENRY GILL, SIDNEY GLANVILLE. THOMAS HAYES, THOMAS HOOPER, HENRY HDTCHINGS, CHAS. HUZZEY, FREDERICK JONES, WILLIAM LEE, JOHN LLOYD, WILLIAM MARLER, HENRY MULLEY, HERBERT PATCHETT, HEWSON PHILLIPS, FREDERICK SADLER, EDWARD THOMPSON, JOHN TUCKER, GEORGE TURNER, JAMES Larceny ( dwelling) Warehousebreakng Larceny ( van) Larceny ( shop) P. of C. Act • P. of C. Act Larceny ( truck unattended) Burglary Larceny Forging and utter- ing cheques Attd. larceny ( drunken person) Larceny ( goods exposed) Robbery with violence Larceny ( till) Housebreaking Drunk and begging Housebreaking Larceny False pretences ( 4 cases) Larceny ( from gas meter) ( 2 cases) Stealing jewellery from shop Assault on police P. of C. Act Larceny ( goods exposed) Burglary WILLIAM SAUNDERS JOHN BENNETT Same Name Same Name HARRY DAVIS HENRY ELLIOTT Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name HENRY WOOLLEY Same Name Same Name CHARLES FISHER JOHN MACK Same Name HENRY SMITH Same Name JAMES PUDGET ALFRED LINDSAY Same Name JOHN SMITH GEORGE LAWRENCE JAMES SMITH Name and Division of Officer. 6 months h. l. 1 i months h. l. 12 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 3 years p. s. 15 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 5 years p. s. 3 months h. l. 21 days h. L 5 yrs p. s. and 3 yrs. supn. 12 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 21 days h. l. 12 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 4 years p. s. 3J yrs. p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 3 yrs p. s. and 2 yrs supn. 3 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 4 months h. l. 5 yrs. p. s. 8th Dec., N. L. Sess. 8th Dec., N. L. Sess. 8th Dec., N. L. Sess. 8th Dec., N. L. Sess. 9th Dec., Greenwich P. Ct. 1st Dec., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 8th Dec., N. L. Sess. 16th Dec., S. L. Sess. 8th Nov., N. L. Sess. 15th Dec., C. C. Ct. 10th Dec., Thames P. Ct. 10th Dec., Thames P. Ct. 9th Dec., N. L. Sess. 11th Dec.. West Ham Boro' Sess. 15th Dec., C. C. Ct. 14th Dec., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 11th Dec., West Hain Q. Sess. 15th Dec., C. C. Ct. 12th Dec., West Ham Boro' Sess. 16th Dec., S. L. Sess. 16th Dec., S. L. Sess. 9th Dec., Marylebone P. Ct. 10th Dec., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 16th Dec., S. L. Sess. 11th Dec., West Ham Q. Sess. P. C. Dyer, C. I. D., D; P. C. Pullen, C. I. D. D. P. C. Primett, 806 City ; P. S. Selby, C. I. D., G. P. C. Graver, C. I. D., J ; P. C. Bailey, 66G. P. C. Powell, C. I. D., Y; P. S. Allison, 29 Y. P. C. Julian, 241L : P. C. Horton, 623P. Insp. Drew, C. I. D., C ; Insp. Kyd, C. I. D.. G. P. C. Tuffs, 440G ; P. S. Hodson, C. I. D., I G" P. C. Kellow, 174L ; P. C. Walsh, 325L. P. S. Hodson, C. I. D., G; P. S. Pride, ' C. I. IX, G. P. S. Bedford. C. I. D., T; P. C. Chatt, j C. I. D.. B. P. C. Norris, 313H ; P. C. Crothall, 1891 H. P. C. Rees, 483H. P. C. Cridland, C. 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