PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1904. VOL. XXI., No. 2096. 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOB OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YABD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprhension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 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. &. 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 par'iculars 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 will be given on application. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. SPECIAL NOTICE. The following is a copy of the order which governs the circulation, by the Metropolitan Police, of advertisements, or reward bills, for the discovery of property or the detection of crime. The Editor inserts it, in hope of preventing delays which some- times occur in publishing such notices, on account of their not being in accordance with the regula- tions in force in the Metropolis :— 1.— Printed hand- bills, or other advertisements, offering a reward for the discovery ot property or the detection of crime, Whether printed and issued by the Aletropolitan Police, or distributed and exhibited, with the sanction of the Commis- sioners, on the application of private persons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points :— ( à) The amount of the reward. ( á) The conditions oil which it is payable. ( e) The name and address of the person by whom it will be paid. (< f) The name and address of the printer must appear thereon. 2.— No expression must be used in such an advertisement in relation to pioperty stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holdine out any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the offender being brought to trial, or without enquiry. Attention is particularlydirected to the conditions ( rt) to ( d), clause 1, as Police Notices are constantly being received by the Metropolitan Police in which the conditions mentioned have not been complied with, especially those marked ( rt) and ( c). Such notices are not distributed. NOTE.— There are 190 Stations of the Metro- politan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. The following specimens of bills are inserted for guidance :— £ 5 REWARD. LOST. 17th December, 1S99, at Victoria Street, Westminster, A GOLD LEVER WATCH, No. 54963, " J. S." in monogram on back. Information to Mr. John Smith, 500, Victoria Street, West- minster, by whom the above reward will be paid for the recovery of the watch. [ Insert name and address of the Printer.] £ 50 REWARD. STOLEN. 17th December, 1899, JEWELLERY as follows: [ Give full and accurate description.] The above reward will be paid by Mr. John Smith, 500, Victoria Street, Westminster, to any person giving such infor- mation as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W., or to any Police Station. [ Insert name anil address of the Printer.] It is to be specially noted that all printed Bills or Circulars forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office for posting or dis- tribution, whether offering rewards or otherwise, should have the Printer's name and address thereon, as required by the Act 32 and 33 Vic., cap. 24 ( see second Schedule re- enacting eec. 2 of 2 and 3 Vic., cap. 12). APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— C Division.— For embezzling £ 3 0s. lid.— WILLIAM GARLICK, alias WILLIAM CHARLOTTES, age about 30, height 6 ft., com- plexion fair, long face ( drawn), high cheek bones, ha i? light, eyes blue, of military appearance; dress, dark cvei- coat and tweed suit, black hard felt hat. A native of Cheltenham. Warrant issued. 2.— D Division. — LEVIE DE HAAN, Case No. 4, lst May, 1903, not to be arrested. Warrant withdrawn. Property recovered. 3.— C Division.— For embezzling £ 2 8s. 2d.— SIDNEY STOCKER, age about 38, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes ( supposed) grey, slight impediment in speech; dress, blue serge suit, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. 4.— N Division.— For embezzling £ 1 14s. 3d., 3rd ult.— FREDERICK TODMAN. age 24, height 5 ft. 11 in., slight build, walks erect, com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, eyes dark, bad teeth; dress, dark blue serge jacket suit, black hard felt hat with wide brim, lace boots. A native of Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Warrant issued. 5.— 5 Division.— For obtaining £ 5 16s. 2£ d. by false pretences— — BARNETT, a Jew, age 20, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion dark, hair and slight moustache dark brown, eyes dark ; dress, dark jacket suit, black hard felt hat. A native of Hampstead. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 6.— For forging and uttering a cheque for £ 198 4s. 6d. on the Dresdner Bank, 65 Old Broad Street, E. C.— S. NATHAN, late of Sun Street, Finsbury, E. C., age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache black; of Jewish appearance; wearing dark overcoat, grey soft felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Stark, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. BEDFORDSHIRE. 7.— Luton ( County). — For obtaining, by false pretences, a greenish- colour waterproof coat, bone buttons, slanting pockets, breast pocket with flap, yoke on shoulders, broad seam down centre of ack, brown lining, " Marks" on tab RICH, age 30 to 32, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache brown, nose slightly bent; drese, dark cloth jacket and trousers, blue cap, striped muffler, old lace boots, patched. Stated he was a carpenter; native of Chelmsford. ( Supposed identical with R. J. Rich. Case No. 20, 14th August, 1903.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Tydeman, Luton. 8.— Luton { Borough).— For housebreaking- 15th inst., and stealing 18 silver plated tea spoons, flowered handles ( 4 recovered); 1 pair sugar tongs; 2 silver salt cellars; 1 gold chased brooch, minus pin; 1 lady's small morocco purse; 1 lady's small handbag, green cord crochet work; also for shooting with intent to do grievous bodily harm— FOUR MEN, lst, age 19 to 21, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fresh, full face, clean shaved; dress, black coat and vest, brown cord trousers. 2nd, age about 25, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, slight moustache light; dress, black overcoat and trousers, cap; had in his possession a pedlar's certificate, granted by the Kent Constabulary ( sup- posed at Maidstone) early in 1903. 3rd, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., stout build, full face; wearing dark clothing. 4th, age about 25, height 5 ft. 6 in; wearing dark clothing. Information to the Chief Constable, Luton. BERKSHIRE. 9.— Wokingham ( County).— For obtain- ing £ 1 6s. by false pretences, 16th ult., at Sand- hurst— WILLIAM REEVES, alias WILLIAMS and KING, age about 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and slight moustache dark brown, eyes hazel : dress, brown Norfolk jacket, cloth trousers and leggings, white neckerchief, black hard hat, heavy boots. For several years he lias carried on a system of fraud upon shopkeepers by representing himself as a farmer, and obtaining orders for rabbits, poultry, potatoes, etc., receiving payment in advance. Usually gives his address as Park Farm, Cobham, Pirbright, or Fleet. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Goddard, Wokingham. BUCKING HA MS HIRE. 10.— Chopping Wycombe ( Borough). -- For non- payment of maintenance arrears— DANIEL SMITH, age 40, height 5 ft. in., slight build, complexion sallow, thin features, hair, slight moustache, and eyes brown; usually wears dark clothes. A chairmaker. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Head Constable Sparling, High Wycombe. CA MBRIDGESHIRE. 11 — Cambridge ( County).— For stealing. 12th inst., £ 27, enclosed in a small brass- colour tin tea- sample box— JANE WINTER, alias WEST- ALL and CHAPMAN, age 36, height 4 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey, addicted ' 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1904. 18.— Bristol ( City^.— For stealing £ 15, 9th inst., CH ASKOLLE GORD, a Russian Jew, age 23, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, full face, hair and slight moustache dark ; speaks very little English ; dress, plaid tweed suit, dark overcoat, light soft felt hat. A cabinet maker. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Central Police Office, Bristol. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— to drink; dress, black dress, black cape with fur round neck, dark rough felt hat, new lace boots. Well known at Chesterfield, and supposed at Derby, Nottingham, and the Midlands. May be found in company of soldiers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Webb, Cambridge. 12.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For obtain- ing £ 20 by worthless cheques, Nos. H7457 and 7459, on the Economic Bank, Limited, 18 Bishops- gate Street Within, E. C., on 20th inst.— A. E. NORTON, alias A. E. TONGE ( supposed false), age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, clean shaved; wearing light grey overcoat, black bowler hat. He calls at houses, ascertains the names of the occupiers, and the tradesmen with whom they deal ( stating he is a butler or a valet, that his employer has hired the next house and will shortly take possession). He then calls on tradesmen and requests them to cash a cheque for £ 10, purporting to be written by one of their customers in favour of above. ( Supposed identical with man described in case 48, 19th June; 24, 10th July; 4, 24th July; 28, 21st August; and 43, 2nd October, 1903.) Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. CARDIGANSHIRE. £ 1 REWARD. 13.— Aberystwyth ( County).— For desert- ing his wife, leaving her chargeable to the Common Fund of the Aberystwyth Union— GEORGE EDWARD GRIFFITHS, age 33, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes brown, thin features, one front upper tooth missing; addicted to drink. A butler; native of Frankwell, Shrewsbury. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Hugh Hughes, Clerk to the Guardians of the Aberyst- wyth Union, for such information as will lead to the arrest of Griffiths. Information to Supt. Phillips, Aberystwyth. CUMBERLAND. 14. — Carlisle ( County). — For stealing £ 2 10s., 12th inst,— THOMAS JAMES MARTIN, age about 20, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, oomplexion pale, hair and slight moustache dark brown, eyes hazel, right leg amputated top of thigh, walks with a crutch and stick; dress, dark jacket suit, old blue tie, dark cap. A tailor; native of Carlisle. Absconded 12th inst. Has been con- victed at Newcastle- on- Tyne. May be found at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 15.— Carlisle ( County).— For stealing, be- tween 22nd and 23rd inst., at Stanwix, a clock, etc. ( recovered)— GEORGE CLARKE, age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion pale, mous- tache and beard ( trimmed) ginger ( turning grey), speaks with Scotch accent; wearing brown or dark overcoat, velvet collar, red scarf, may be wearing dark jacket and vest and hard felt hat; carries a stick. Stated he recently came from Mossbank, Ecclefechan. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Graham, Carlisle. ESSEX. 1 b.— Brentwood ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, 21st inst., a green morocco leather cigar case; 1 silk handkerchief, white centre, fancy border — A MAN, age about 45, height 5 ft, 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turn- ing grey) and moustache dark; dress, black jacket and vest, tweed trousers, green tie, black hard felt hat. A painter and grainer. Information to Supt. Marden, Brentwood. GL DUCES TERSHIRE. £' 10 REWARD. 17 — Chipping Sodbury ( County).— For deserting his three children, leaving them charge- able to the Common Fund of the Chipping Sod- bury Union, in 1896— GEORGE BOWYER, age about 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, quiet manner, walks erect. A stone mason; native of Chipping Sod- bury. My be found employed as a foreman. Was last heard of in South Wales. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Board of Guardians, Chipping Sodbury, to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of Bowyer. Information to Supt. Phelps, Chipping Sodbury. HAMPSHIRE. 19.— Aldershot ( County).— For falsifica- tion of accounts— FRANK A BRICE, age 31, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, small face, hair and moustache light brown, eyes blue, walks rather badly; dress, dark suit, grey overcoat, brown tweed cap, sometimes wears a black bowler hat. A native of Kennington. Has served in Royal Army Medical Corps, was employed as a canteen steward. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 20. — Gosport ( County). — For stealing ( bailee), 17th inst., 2 safety bicycles ( 1 diamond frame, patent adjustable handle bars, 26 in. frame, Bowden back brake, transfer on frame, " Warne, Portsmouth," black enamelled, lined gold, ends of forks recently repaired, Eadie's fittings, pneumatic tyres; 1 with transfer, " Raville and Vince, Fare- ham," on head, pneumatic tyres with British outer covers, flat handle bars, enamelled green, lined gold, front rim brake with short lever, rat- trap pedals, large saddle, cycle component fittings)— HENRY JAMES ADEY, age 17, height 5 ft. 3£ in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, " H " and 2 dots tattooed left forearm, scar back of left wrist. A native of Bright Waltham, Reading— ALFRED CHARLES WILLIS, age 17, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion and hair dark, eyes grey, scar back of left hand. A native of Beaulieu, Hants. Both are deserters from H. M. S. St. Vincent, wear- ing uniform. Absconded 17th inst. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Silver, Gosport. HER TFORDSHIRE. 21.- Bishop's Stortford ( County).— For fraudulently converting £ 30 to his own use— HENRY BAYLEY TAMS, alias HAROLD M. BERKLEY ST. RUTH, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, complexion sallow, full face, hair ( thick and curly), beard, and moustache dark brown, may now be clean shaved, right shoulder and eye drops, of good address; dress, brown knicker suit and cap, wears one gun- metal sleeve link, set 3 turquoise each side. Appearance of an actor, stays at first- class hotels. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Martin, Bishop's Stortford. 22. — Hitchin ( County). — For absconding with workhouse clothing, 8th inst.— GEORGE WOODS, age 74, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair, moustache, full beard, and eyes grey, walks erect; wearing union clothing, stamped " H. U." Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Herts, Hitchin. KENT. 23.— Sevenoaks ( County).— For deserting his wife and 3 children, leaving them chargeable to the Sevenoaks Union— HENRY JOHN HIBBARD, age 28, height about 5 ft. 10 in., com- plexion dark, hair and moustache brown; dress, black coat, grey trousers, white muffier, dark grey cap, brown lace boots. A carman or ostler; native of Riverhead, Sevenoaks. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Taylor, Sevenoaks. 2- 1.— Margate ( Borough).— For stealing 2 pairs of row locks ( recovered)-- ARTHUR TWY- MAN, alias LEFROY and TAYLOR, age 39, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion dark, hair ( inclined to curly), moustache, and beard on chin black, eyes blue, addicted to drink, Arthur," " Lizzie" and two hearts left forearm, slouching gait; dress, pilot jacket, dark trousers, P. and O. cap, may be wearing a blue guernsey. A mariner. Is fond of representing himself as a pilot, and of speaking of what he has done in connection with the Margate lifeboats. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Ellerington, Margate. 25.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— For stealing, 13th inst., £ 15 12s. 2d., and two bankers' cheques ( 1 for £ 17 6d. 10d., 1 for £ 10 18s. lid.) — WILLIAM WELLS, age 28 to 30, height about 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, hair and moustache light; dress, light covert coat, blue serge vest and trousers, brown cap. For the past 2 years he was in the employ of the Morris Beef Coy., and was at their Dover branch until December last. Formerly employed as a gardener. Absconded 13th inst. Warrant issued. 26.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— For embezzl- ing £ 2 7s. 10d., 25th inst. — HENRY JAMES HURST, age 30, height 5 ft. 11 in., hair ( turning grey) brown, slight moustache light, eyes ( rather large) grey, scar on right temple and left little finger, mole supposed on both cheeks; dress, black jacket and vest, white guernsey, dark trousers and cap. A baker; native of Margate. Sometimes employed as a painter. Has served in the Royal Marines, from which he was invalided in 1895. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Ramsgate. LANCASHIRE. 27.— Liverpool ( City).— For obtaining, by false pretences, a Columbia graphaphone, in oak case, handle on top, brass horn, 36 records, packed each side of instrument— THOMAS GOODALL, age 26, height 5 ft. in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light, eyes hazel, cross of pedestal right forearm, is a good billiard player; dress, blue serge jacket suit, black hat. Frequents clubs. A ship's steward. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. LINCOLNSHIRE. 28.— Lincoln ( City).— For larceny ( lodgings), 21st inst.— ALBERT WILSON ( supposed false), age 21, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion sallow, hair, moustache and eyes dark, fingers of left hand discoloured; dress, dark brown jacket suit, black tie, black hard felt hat, light lace boots. He obtained lodgings, and stated that he repre- sented a London firm of upholsterers. Information to the Chief Constable, Lincoln. NORFOLK. 29. — Pulham Market ( County). — For obtaining by false pretences at Diss, 14th inst., 8 yards linoleum ( recovered)— P. COLDHAM ( sup- posed false), age 27 to 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair light; dress, brown overcoat, dark trousers, cap and white apron. Appearance of a mechanic. Represented that he was doing repairs at an hotel, and that he required linoleum. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Southgate, Pulham Market. OXFORDSHIRE. 30.— Woodstock ( County).— For embezzle- ment— A. COLLYER, age about 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair brown, eyes blue or grey. A cycle mechanic. Is a member of the Mercers' Company, London. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Hope, Woodstock. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 31.— Longton { County). — For embezzling £ 1 Is. 6d., 13th inst.— WILIAM VINCENT RUSSELL, age 15, height 4 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion fresh, round face, hair dark brown, eyes brown, large mouth; dress, fawn colour covert coat, cardigan jacket, cord knickers, buttoned at knees, black stockings, strong lace boots. Stated he was a native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longfton. — Stoke- on- Trent ( County). — For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— FRANCES EDITH HODSON, alias EDITH LEYTON, age 20, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion fresh, full face, hair dark brown; dress, dark grey three- quarter length jacket, white sateen blouse, black skirt, long white fur boa, pale blue tam- o'- shanter, with full grey brim and grey quill, lace b'oots. A native of Nuneaton. Is in the theatrical profession. Warrant issued. 33. — stoke- on- Trent ( County). — For stealing, 6th inst., an English lever watch, white dial, black hands, No. 3669, " Sproston " in small letters on edge of inner case, out of repair; 1 double curb silver Albert, 2 silver medals ( 1 heart shape, " G. Graves " on back, other cross shape with gold centre), attached; 1 white metal cigarette case, " T. Sproston " thereon— ARTHUR JOHNSON ( supposed false), age 22, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, thin features, hair brown, clean shaved; dress, round cut jacket double- breasted, vest same material, dark trousers, torn at knee, coloured tie, dark ^- length overcoat, black hard felt hat, narrow brim, size 6 § , brown leggings, button boots, wearing twisted imitation gold ring on left little finger. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gilbride, Stoke- on- Trent. TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1904. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 34.— B Division.— For larceny ( visitor), also for failure to report— Licence- holder WIL- LIAM WALKER, alia* WILLIAM HEAVY- SIDE and F. JOHNSON, Office No. 2394- 00, age 39, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) and eyes brown, scar left of neck, left wrist, and first left finger. Of gentlemanly ap- pearance and good address. Wears moustache only, and mostly carries a stick with silver knob. Is a very expert thief, calls at high- class lodging houses with the ostensible object of taking apart" ments, and usually gains the confidence of the pro- prietors by stating he is an artist engaged on a painting which he is afraid is too large for the rooms; asks for a tape measure, and when left alone steals jewellery, money, or any portable article of value. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 3").— C Division.— For forging and utter- ing a promissory note and obtaining £ 15 — ROBERT BEAUCLERE, alias ROBERT CECIL BROWN CAMPBELL and CANE BROWN CANE, Office No. 1,368- 03, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, dancing girl with tambourine, and " LILY " front, " LILY " and bee on scroll back right forearm, well educated and of good appearance. Has a habit of constantly twisting his moustache when talking. A persistent swindler, who takes rooms at first- class hotels and boarding houses, and on ac- count of his plausible manner is allowed credit, which is invariably the prelude to the passing of a worthless cheque. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. I METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 36.— X Division.— For stealing a gold chain and violent assault — JOHN BRIANT, alias JOHN JONES, JOHN BRAY, JOHN McCARTY, JOHN DRISCOLL, JOSEPH WILLIAMS, and JOHN SARSFIELD, Office No. 1969- 01 ( Case No. 7, 22nd inst., and Ilustrated Circular 47, figure 10), age 47, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, 5 dots left and 7 right forearm, dot and scar back second right finger; dress, black overcoat, dark suit, black hard felt hat, respectable appear- ance. Native of Dublin.- THOMAS PRICE, aim SNOWBALL and STRATFORD, C. S. O., No. S 13581 ( Case No. 6 22nd inst.), age 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair ( thick) and eyes ( cast in left) dark brown, high forehead, large flat nose, left side of mouth drawn, lisps, rolling gait; dress ( supposed) black or grey Raglan overcoat, grey trousers. Appearance of a costermonger. Usually carries a knotted walking stick. Native of Lon- don. Race- course thieves, and may be fouud at race meetings or boxing tournaments. Will prob- ably use violence to avoid arrest. Warrants issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT ' iT.— P Division.— Woodcut portrait and description of Expiree JOSEPH THOMBLIN. alias BENJAMIN OTWAY, FRANCIS, VIN- CENT, TOMPKINS, and UNCLE BEN. Office No. 38838 ( see Case No. 38, 20th May, 1898; Case No. 30, 2nd September, 1898; Case No. 32, 27th January, 1899; and Case No. 33, 30th May, 1902), whose arrest is sought for murder at Peckham on 19th August, 1897, age 54 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion florid, hair light sandy ( very bald), usually wears a close- cropped ginger moustache ( may now be clean shaved), eyes grey and sunken, bristly eyebrows, top lip short and thick, large nose with enlarged bridge, carries head forward and stoops slightly, scars bridge of nose, both eyebrows, back of head, right knee, side of left knee, and bottom of 1st left finger ( cut), 2 moles left of neck, mole right upper arm, left shoulder blade, and outer side left buttock. Sen- tenced at Chester Assizes, 21st April, 1882, to 10 years penal servitude for burglary at a pawn- broker's, and shooting at police at Macclesfield. Released on licence, 26th December, 1889. On 6th February, 1890, he shipped as A. B., at Birken- head, on ss. " Oratava" to Valparaiso, South America, and back, and on the same vessel at Tilbury Docks, 6th June, 1890, he shipped as a coal trimmer, deserted at Williamstown, Australia, Nth July, 1890, and went to Creswick, Victoria, where he remained until April, 1896, when he returned to his relatives at Forest Gate, London, and from April, 1897, until the date of the murder, he lived at Peckham on the prostitution of the murdered woman. Two days after the murder he is said to have been in Great Grimsby; on 30th September, 1897, at Aldgate, City of London; and on 9th October, 1897, and 9th January, 1898, at Leytonstone, London. Prior to last conviction he was connected with the " Gipsy Coopers," and visited Kingston, Surrey, Liverpool, and Birming- ham. Is a native of Shoreditch. When he absconded he left behind housebreaking imple- ments, including wood wedges. He is known as an expert and dangerous shooting burglar. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ' 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1904. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED ( contd.)— SUSSEX ( East). 38.— Hastings { Borough).— For obtaining money by worthless cheques— CECIL RICKMAN LEVERETT, age 33, height 5 ft 11 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light, clean shaved, of good been employed on a steamer. Has been to Aus- tralia, and often expressed a wish to go to New Zealand. About 5 years ago he was employed at Plymouth, since then at Torquay and East Ham. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. WA R WICKS HIRE. 14.— Warwick ( County). — For obtaining £ 3 3s. by false pretences, 31st ult.— H. CARTER ( supposed false), age about 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion bronzed, hair and heavy mous- tache dark brown, lame, wearing grey felt boot on right foot and irons each side of right ankle; dress, dark tweed suit, dark grey or brown over- coat, dark tie, black hard felt hat. Carried a large brown leather bag containing bottles of marking ink. He called on a shopkeeper, and represented that he had appointed him sole agent for Warwick and District, for the sale of a special marking ink. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ravenhall, Warwick. 45.— Coventry ( City).— For stealing from his lodgings, a lady's silver watch and chain— ANDREW BARLOW, alias BARTHAM, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., stout build, com- plexion fresh, hair and slight moustache dark, eyes brown, slight impediment in speech, nose slightly inclined to left side, speaks slowly. Stated that he came from Australia four years ago, and that he had recently been dismissed from employ- ment as driver of an electric tram at Birmingham. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Charsley, Coventry. WORCES TERSHIRE. 46.— Bromsgrove ( County).— For stealing 9th inst., a cart mare ( recovered) — JASON SCARROTT, alias WILLIAM HARRIS, SKERRITT, etc., age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and mous- tache light brown ; dress, light plaid coat and vest, brown cord trousers, short leggings. A gipsy. Absconded from Hartlebnry, 10th inst., leaving his wife and children behind. Is accompanied by a woman, age 21, height 5 ft. 4 in. or 5 in., complexion fresh, rather flat nose, hair brown ; wearing a grey and black plaid shawl. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom Information to Supt. Pitt, Bromsgrove. 47.— Sparkhill ( County).— For obtaining 5s. by false pretences— A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light; wearing light over- coat and cap. He represented that he was an inspector of weights and measures; gave a receipt signed " E. Kynott." Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Beal, Sparkhill. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 48.— Richmond ( Counti/).— For deserting his wife— JOHN BOLTON MYERS, age 54 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, slight moustache light, may now be clean shaved, eyes blue; of smart appearance. A brickmaker; native of Scorton, Richmond. Has served in the Volunteers. May be accompanied by a woman, age about 20, short, slight build, com- plexion fair, hair light brown. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wilson, Richmond. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 49.— Halifax ( County).— For obtaining, by false pretences, at Shelf, 17th ult., a dark blue overcoat, large yellow check lining, and £ 2 10s.— WILLIAM HENRY WILLIAMSON BARRACLOUGH, alias ERNEST CLARKE, WILLIAM JONES, BERRYCLOTH, and HER- BERT SANGER, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, birthmark on left breast; dress, dark mixture suit, double- breasted vest, black and blue tie, cap, button boots. A native of Bradford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Weightman, County Police Office, Halifax. 50.- Keighley ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— LILY CAR- LOSE, age 21, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fresh, hair ginger, eyes ( left weak) blue; wearing dark clothing, black ^- length jacket, white fur, black hat.— GIPSY MUNRO, age 24, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes dark; dress, black costume with waist belt, white fur, large black hat trimmed white insertion under brim, shoes. Both of theatrical appearance. They represented that they were engaged at a local theatre, stayed a few days, and decamped. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Tebbutt, Keighley. 51.— Leeds ( City).— For failure to report— Licence- holder JAMES PAGE, Office No. 2168- 00, age 68, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes grey, scar right thumb and first right finger, mole over left eye. Sentenced at Liverpool Assizes 27th November, 1900, to 3 years penal ser- vitude, and remanet of former sentence for bur- glary. Licenced 28th September, 1903. y a 168. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Leeds. 52.— Wakefield ( City). — For obtaining goods by false pretences— JOHN ALLEN, age 38 or 39, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion fresh, hair and large drooping moustache brown, eyes hazel, top of right little finger deficient, well educated, can speak 2 or 3 languages. May be found employed as a groom or ostler at public houses. Is fond of speaking of horse dealing. Native of St. Boswells, Scotland. Previously convicted at Harrogate and Newcastle- on- Tyne. Warrant issued. Photographs can be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Harris, Wake- field. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. HER TFORDSHIRE. 53. — Hertford ( County). — Remanded till 30th inst., charged with stealing, 22nd inst., a horse and cart ( recovered)— THOMAS JONES, alias ROBERT NICHOLLS, an Irishman, age 31, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes blue, burn scar back right wrist, Y shape scar bridge of nose; dress, dark clothing, boatman's cap. May be wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Foster, Hertford. LINCOLNSHIRE. 54. — Gainsborough ( County). — Com- mitted for trial at next Assizes, for burglary— WILLIAM ARMER, age 32, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion ruddy, hair dark brown, eyes blue, bracelet tattooed left wrist, anchor and straight mark left hand, star right hand. A labourer on public works; native of Queensland.-— THOMAS BAINES, alias WHITTAKER, age 27, height 5 ft. 9i in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar left elbow, flowers, clasped hands, " True love," dagger and sheath tattooed left fore- arm, woman, wreath, flags and butterfly right fore- arm. A labourer; native of Keighley, Yorks. Was discharged with ignominy from the 5th North- umberland Fusiliers in October, 1903. Appearance of tramps. Information to Supt. Edgley, Gainsborough. PROPERTY STOLEN. ESSEX. 55. Epping ( Comity).— 19ili intt., by house- breaking at Abridge, a black overcoat; 1 navy blue serge suit; 1 black box cloth suit; 1 dark tweed suit; 1 vest and trousers, dark tweed; 1 pair check trousers; 5 silk hankerchiefs; and a tin containing old coins— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN ( lst, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion dark, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes hazel; dress, tweed jacket and cap, old cord trousers. A native of Abridge. 2nd, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue. A labourer). Information to Supt. Amos, Epping. 56. — Grays ( County). — About 15th inst., from a trunk on board the S. S. " Orontes," either at Tilbury Docks or while on passage to Plymouth, a diamond star, about 2 in. across, supposed to have 6 points; 1 diamond and ruby butterfly brooch, half diamonds, half rubies; 1 diamond ring, centre diamond and 4 others on outside in shape of Maltese Cross; 1 hoop ring, set emeralds and rubies; 1 pear necklace, small pearls; 1 paste necklace; 1 do. brooch; 2 small gold chains, one with cross, other heart with blue enamel; 1 gold bangle, " H. N." thereon; 1 bangle; 1 plain gold bangle; 1 heart- shape bangle, with moonstone surrounded with pearls; 1 rather heavy gold chain, square gold pendant, engraving resembling Prince of Wales feathers thereon, set diamonds; 3 horse- shoe brooches, plain gold; 1 blue enamel gold heart, rather - large, " Isaac Susanna, 1854," en- graved outside; 1 blue enamel heart, pearls round edge; and several other articles of jewellery. address and plausible manner; dress, navy blue suit, hard felt hat, light lace boots. A native of Newington, uear Edinburgh. Has served in the Royal Horse Guards and East Sussex Constabu- lary. The above is from a photograph taken 13 years ago. ( See Case No. 44, 15th inst.) Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued )- SURREY. 39.— Hersham { County). — For stealing, 13th inst., at Cobham, a watch ( recovered)— JOHN BENNETT ( supposed false), age 39, height 5 ft. 11 ^ in., slight build, complexion pale, long thin nose, hair, moustache and beard brown; dress, dark tweed jacket, vest ( 2 war medal ribbons thereon) and cap, blue trousers. A labourer; stated he had served in the Royal Engineers and that he was now in the 2nd class Reserve. Ab- sconded 13th inst. May be found in Kent, Surrey, or Sussex. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Marks, Hersham. SUSSEX ( East). 40.— Brighton ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 5 3s. 6d. by a worthless cheque, 20th November last— 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 in London, and in 1902 had a milk business in Canonbury, London. Frequents race- courses, some- times acts as a bookmaker's clerk; has letters ad- dressed to letter receiving offices. Absconded 23rd November last. Was accompanied by a woman, age about 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., compelxion fair. Warrant issued. 41 — Brighton ( Bormig/ i).— For embezzle- ment- ERNEST ED WICKER, age 20, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair light, slight moustache, round face, good teeth, walks badly, tattooing both forearms; dress, grey suit and cap. Was invalided from the 11th Hussars. For the past 4 months he has been employed as a vanman. Absconded 18th inst. Warrant issued. 42— Brighton ( Borough).— For stealing a bicycle, " Brunswick " on front fork, maker Ham- mond. Waterloo Street; and £ 10— MARIO MAL- ENNOTTI, an Italian, age 17, height 5 ft 3 in., complexion fresh, eyes hazel, stoops, rather knock- kneed ; wearing light fawn overcoat, black Oxford hat. Was employed as boots at a boarding house. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Gentle, Brigh- ton. 43.— Eastbourne [ Borough).— For bigamy — LAURENCE HAYWARD COOK, age about 45, height about 5 ft. 6 in , rather stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair light brown, heavy moustache light; dress, blue serge lounge suit, light grey overcoat, black felt hat. An insurance agent; supposed a native of Brighton. Is believed to have TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1904. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued)— 57.— Grays ( County).— 15th inst., by office- breaking, a case of drawing instruments, about 8£ by 4£ in., red morocco cover, dark blue velvet lining, blue silk inside of lid, with " Stanley, maker, Great Turnstile, Holborn, London," in garter; 1 pair field glasses, 5 in. long closed, 7 in. extended, black vulcanite covered with black leather in a black leather case ( worn) with handle; 2 66 ft. measuring tapes, in brown leather cases ( 1 nearly new, 1 has been broken 2 or 3 in. from end); and a bunch of 9 or 10 keys, various sizes, on split ring, which is cracked, Scottish National Key Registry tablet attached, " 1040, Police Station, Grays," thereon; 1 pair surgical scissors and a knife. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. HAMPSHIRE. 58.— Winchester ( City).— 13th inst., by housebreaking, a lady's gold English lever keyless watch, white dial, black figures, chased back, maker J. W. Benson, 62 Ludgate Hill, London; 1 very fine gold curb pattern chain with bar, each link stamped 9 ct; 1 small plain gold cross, small red enamelled heart, with gold back, attached; 1 plain gold signet ring, monogram " W. E. B." thereon; 1 gold signet ring, set with a brownish oval stone, fluted near stone; 1 lady's old demi- hunter silver watch, white dial, with blue figures, dent in centre of back case. Information to Head Constable Felton, Win- chester. KENT. 59. — Ash ford ( County). — 17th inst., by housebreaking, a gold guard; 1 lady's gold watch, chased back, gold guard, tassel attached; 1 lady's silver watch, plain back ; 1 lady's gold- plated chain; and a cheque for £ 4 16s. Id. on Lloyd's Bank, No. 369, payable to Mrs. W. G. Benham. Information to Supt. Bailey, Ashford. 60.— Tonhridge ( County).— Between 9th and 10th inst., by housebreaking, at Brenchley, a gold hunter watch; 1 gold Albert, gold locket with initials " C. B." on back, photograph inside, attached; 1 thin gold neck chain with gold locket containing hair, attached; 1 gold signet ring, en- graved " Dien bons garde"; 1 diamond and tur- quoise brooch; 1 gold brooch; 2 gold rings; 2 silver buckles, Indian work; silver top of a jam jar; 2 brass candlesticks, 6 in. high, shape pillar on squares. Supposed by tramps. Information to Supt. Styles, Tonbridge. 61.— Gravesend ( Borough).— Between lst and 17th inst., 2 flutes ( lst, E flat; 2nd, F, makers Hawkes & Son, London) ; 1 piccolo, E flat, in brown leather case, makers Hawkes & Son, London; 1 B flat clarionette, " No. 714" stamped near thumb rest, makers Hawkes & Son; 1 E flat do., " No. 7931 " stamped near thumb rest, Chappel & Son, makers, London — Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 23, heighf 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes grey, cyst right upper eyelid, mole right groin, scar right knuckle. Information to the Chief Constable, Gravesend. LANCASHiRE. 62.— Leigh ( County).— 14th inst., by shop- breaking, at Earlestown, 2 metal K watches, " New Haven, U. S. A." on dial, 156 and 157 N/ W scratched inside outer case; 1 metal watch, K chron., stop centre seconds, 153 R/- scratched inside outer case; 1 do. A/ R scratched inside outer case; 6 ladies' silver Geneva watches, Nos. 86555, 85559, 23709, 771, 26959, 46408 ; 3 do. keyless, Nos. 144528, 88518, 40191 ; 1 set gold studs, in case lined red plush, 44, N/ R on card in case; 1 9 ct. gold dress ring, set pearls and sapphires 86/-, B/- scratched inside; 1 do. 85, W/ E scratched inside; 1 do. brilliants and rubies, 84, B/ R scratched inside. Information to Supt. Cocker, Leigh. SHROPSHIRE. 63.— Wellington ( County).— 4th inst., from a booking office at Shifnal Railway Station, a new black ulster overcoat, dark tweed and red- striped lining, 6 black ivory buttons each side; 4 auto- matic sweetmeat machine keys, Nos. 80, 1570, 3064, 4673; 1 razor, with brown handle, in case; 1 shaving brush, white bone handle, and 2 shoe brushes, military make, all marked " W. F. 7137 "; a cheque for £ 13 0s. 5d. on Lloyd's Bank, Shifnal Branch, No. 22 ? 2743, drawn by F. 8. Brown, payable to G. W. Railway Co.; and £ 2 4s. 5d. Thief left behind a carpenter's inch chisel, " R. H. Marr " stamped on handle. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Welling- ton. SUSSEX ( East). 6±.— Uckfield ( County)— 13th inst., by bur- glarly at Belmont, Easthoathly, 5 Masonic medals; 1 silver antique Indian salt cellar; 1 old- fashioned gold ring, hair in centre, surrounded pearls; 2 or 3 fine long gold chains; 1 large gold ring, set 16 diamonds; 1 plated gold bracelet; 1 heavy gold ring, set large diamond, surrounded by small diar monds; 1 gold ring, set diamond and 2 rubies; 2 large gold horse- shoe bracelets, set diamonds; 1 pair gold sleeve links, crest " eagle with open wings" thereon; 1 silver card case; 1 gold brooch, set pearls; 1 gold pin, set pearls and rubies, in case, " Mappin and Webb " in gold letters inside; 1 gold ring, set 5 pearls, in case; 2 silver serviette rings, " H. B. " on one, " B." on other; 1 small gun- metal carriage clock, shape of watch ; 1 silver button hook; 2 gold bracelets, 1 set onyx, other plain gold; 1 plain gold Roman mosaic bracelet; 1 gold diamond- shape brooch, set sapphires and pearls; 1 gold locket, " I. H. S." outside, containing photo- graph of a boy; 1 gold ring, set opals and rubies; 1 gold bar brooch; 2 silver pennies, dated 1883; set of charms, anchor, heart, and cross, imitation gold; 1 pair silver scissors; 1 ink erasure, set in silver; 1 pocket knife, silver blade, mother- o'- pearl handle; 12 dessert knives, silver blades, " Lion" crest thereon ; 12 dessert forks to match, all mother- o'- pearl handles; 1 pair brass scissors, in brass case; several Indian gold coins; old silver coins; small rings and other trinkets; and £ 5 7s.— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN, rather tall, wearing dark clothing, soft felt hats. Information to Supt. Criddle, Uckfield. 65.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— 25th inst., a free- wheel safety bicycle, 24 in. frame, enamelled black, Kynoch's fittings, small dent on top bar, new departure hub, If pneumatic tyres, transfer on head, " E. T. Heppell, The Finsbury, Station Road, Finsbury Park," on down tube, " The Fins- bury," straight handle bars, Cooper's felt grips, front rim brake, back pedalling brake, plated lamp (" The Ladbury "), rat- trap pedals, horn at- tached. 66. — Eastbourne ( Borough). — Between lst and 14th inst., from a building in course of erection, 1 panel saw ; 1 tenon do., steel back; 1 li in. rabbit plane ; 1 in. bevel edge chisel, box wood handle ( chipped); 1 in. firmer chisel, beech handle, ferrule round top ; 1 f in. do., box wood handle ; 1 in do.; If in. do. ; 1 I in. do. ; 1 in. gouge; 1 £ in do., blade broken ( all stamped " C. P. Nye "); 1 steel brace, stamped " T. Elliott" and " C. P. Nye"; 11 steel twist bits, Ward- Jennings' make, in a red baize bag. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. WO ROES TERSHIRE. 67.— Spark hill ( County).— 11th inst., by housebreaking, a lady's 15 ct. gold keyless Geneva watch, No. 52154, plain white face, gold hands, chased back, slight dent inside case; 1 lady's 9 ct. gold keeper, chased, small heart in centre, " Len " engraved on heart; 1 round gold pin, scalloped edge, small brilliant in centre; 1 oval do., light violet colour stone in rolled gold setting; 1 metal watch chain, small round and long links alternately. Information to Supt. Beal, Sparkhill. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 68.— York ( City).— 17th inst., a gold half hunter watch, " F. W. Sopper, 1902," engraved inside case; silver sovereign case, with charm at- tached, spider in centre; a small gold chain, sup- posed curb pattern with sliding bar attached to watch. Information to Chief Constable Burrow, York. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 09.— K Division.— 17th inst., a dark chest- nut Mare, age about 5 years, 14£ hands, star on forehead white, wire hair legs, splints both fore- legs ; a set of brass mounted harness, silver plated breast collar; a Ralli cart, painted dark blue and green, picked out red, rubber wheels, leather dash and wings, dark blue cushions, " Windover" on brass caps, brass plate on splinter bar," Windover, Paris " thereon, spring holding shaft in body of cart, repaired with plate and bolt; and a pair of electro- plated lamps, 1 glass bevelled, 1 plain. 70.— If Division.— 12th inst., a dark iron- grey gelding, age 6 years, 16 hands, recently docked," No. 31" on small side bone each forefoot, long mane, in good condition. 71.— IV Division.— 16th inst., a chestnut mare, age 5 years, 15 hands 3 in., thick set, short neck, small hoofs, knocks hind fetlock joints, long shaggy hair, may be clipped, full mane, docked, in good condition. 72.— y Division.— 18th inst, 2 horses ( 1 a light chestnut gelding, 7 years, 14 hands, white streak down face, front fetlocks and hind legs white; other a brown mare, 5 years, 13 hands, black points, blind right eye), both medium manes and tails, in good condition; a set of white metal harness, chain trace ends, and a butcher's panel cart, painted chocolate colour, picked out white, red wheels, picked out black, " W. Smith and Co., Family Butchers, The Green, Winchmore Hill," in gold letters on sides. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANIMALS, & c., RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 73.— J Division.— Two mares, Case No. 67, 18th ult. APPREHENSIONS. 74.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office. — Licence- holder JAMES McEVOY, Office No. 3779- 99, Tabular Form, lst and 29th inst. 75.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office.— Expiree HENRY WEAVER, Office No. 1747- 02, Tabular Form, 2nd October, 1903. H — Metropolitan Police District, A Division.— FRED HUDSON, Case No. 79, 10th April, 1903. 77.— Metropolitan Police District, C Division.— Expiree BERTHA BAUDACH, Office No. 575- 99, Case No. 30,15th inst. IS— Metropolitan Police District, E Division. — ALBERT STICKLAND, Case No. 3, 22nd inst. 79.— Metropolitan Police District, L Division.— HENRY WILLIAM WARD. Case No. 7, 8th inst. 80 — Banffshire, Banff ( County).— GEORGE WALLACE FLETT, Case No. 36, 22nd inst. SI— Derbyshire, Derby ( Borough)— Licence- holder WALTER WALKER, Office No. 1166- 03, Case No. 87, 2nd October, 1903, and sen- tenced at Rotherham Boro' Quarter Sessions, 19th inst., to 12 months hard labour for attempted larceny ( person) as James Thompson. 82.— Hampshire, Gosport ( County). — GEORGE BROWN, Case No. 16, 22nd inst. 83. — Yorkshire ( East Riding), Hull ( City).— WILLIAM F. LYON, Case No. 44, 22nd inst. 84. — Yorkshire ( West Riding), Pontefract ( County).— WILLIAM ROBIN SON KELLY, Case No. 47, 22nd inst. ' 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1904. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CITY OF LONDON. 85.— For embezzlement— ARTHUR EDMUND MEEK ( late of Great Tower Street, E. C.), age 33, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light, left hand withered; dress, dark blue serge suit, dark Chesterfield overcoat, silk hat. Warrant issued. 86.— For forging and uttering 3 cheques for £ 75, £ 50, and £ 40 respectively, on Parrs' Bank, Ltd., Bartholomew Lane, E. C.— H. READ, alias HERBERT REUTER ( late of Laitwood Road, Bal- aam, and Shrubbery Road, Streatham, S. W.), age about 45, height 5 ft. 10 in., thick set, complexion pale, long nose, large nostrils, hands, and fingers, wears pince- nez, is a good French scholar; wear- ing dark clothing. An accountant. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Stark, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. HAMPSHIRE. 87.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— Forlarceny, 8tjh inst.— JACK GOLDSTEIN, a Jew, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion hair and eyes dark, usually clean shaved; dress, dark jacket, brown trousers, red muffler, cap. Is fond of dancing. May act as M. C. at dancing es- tablishment. A tailor. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. plexion fresih, round face, hair brown, eyes hazel, scar on forehead, crossed scar right side of face, heart pierced with spear right forearm, " H " left forearm, star back of left hand. ring, dot, and in- distinct ring on left fingers. A navvy. Found in his possession a small 18 ct. gold ring, set garnet; 1 large 9 ct. do., old, has been repaired ( stone miss- ing). Information to Captain Henderson. Chief Con- stable, Reading. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND MISSING. 93— Since 28th December lpst— ROWLAND BROTHERHOOD, age 60, height 5 ft. 4 in., DERBYSHIRE. 89 — Chesterfield { County).— 23rd inst., in the Chesterfield Stockwith Canal at Stavely the body of a Female Child, age about 4 months, rather large flat nose, hair dark, well nourished, wrapped in a grey calico undershirt, plain, a nightgown of similar material with small band of lace work inserted in front, lace round neck, all hand stitched. Body apparently in water about 10 days. Information to Supt. Faulkner, Chesterfield. BERKSHIRE. 90.— Newbury ( County).— Body of MAN Case No. 67, 15th inst., identified. APPREHENSIONS. PERSON IN CUSTODY. BERKSHIRE. SS.— Reading ( Borough).— Remanded till 3rd prox., charged with larceny ( till), 25th inat.— JAMES SHAW, age 33, height 5 ft. 43 in., com- 91 — Metropolitan Police District, A Division.— Hon. A. E. HENLEY, Case No. 1, 15th inst. 92.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— F. J. McADAM, Case No. 21, 22nd inst., at j Buenos Ayres. rather stout build, complexion tanned, hair grey, moustache greyish; dress, dark overcoat, strapped seams, grey knitted cardigan, edged scarlet, brown trousers, white linen shirt, dark green socks, black tie, linen marked " Brotherhood." Stated his intention of proceeding to Manchester. He was in a very depressed state of mind, and it is feared some ill may have befallen liim. Is well known to Contractors in London. May have visited Mon- mouth or Chippenham. Information to Chief Constable Turner, Town Hall, Oldham. Lancashire. List ol Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending January 23rd, 1904, with the results, etc. Office No. Reference to H. C. Register. NAME. FTesh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Result. 21) 49— 00 3672— 02 564- 01 309— 02 374— 01 799— 02 Page 39- 03 Page 141- 03 Page 145- 03 1219- 03 3345- - 02 1619- 03 Page 275- 03 3248- - 01 2804- - 99 K2- - 01 Page 121- 03 3482- - 98 2233- - 00 Page 212- 03 709- - 97 Page 193- 03 3779- - 99 Page 285- 03 3034- - 02 Page 297- 03 1923- - 02 Page 189- 03 434- - 02 — 2271- - 99 — 2991- - 98 Page 295- 03 3085 - 96 , Page 99- 03 761 - 03 1 Page 122- 03 ABRAHAMSON ABRAHAM ANDREWS, FREDERICK BERNSTEIN, JOSEPH BLAKEMAN, THOMAS BURROWS. CHARLES A. CAH1LL. JOHN DENNIS, WILLIAM GALLOWAY. GEORGE HALL, WILLIAM HARPER, WILLIAM HOPKINS, GEORGE JAMES, HARRY JESSOP, JOSEPH JONES, DEWHANNAI LOYF. LL, WILLIAM McEVOY, JAMES MILES, JAMES NEWTON, JOHN O'BRIEN, EDWARD PHILLIPS, JOHN SMITH, CHARLES TAYLOR, JOHN WILLIAMS, HENRY Date and Place. Name and Division of Officer. Receiving ABRAHAM 4 yrs p. p. and 2 ROGOGINSKY vis supn. P. of C. Act Same Name 12 months h. l. Loitering Same Name 3 months b. l. Larceny ( shop) THOMAS MORGAN 23 months h. l. Larceny ( goods JOHN WATERMAN 3 months h. l. exposed) Disorderly conduct Same Name 3 months h. l. and assault on police Larceny JOHN WARNER 3 months h. l. ( door open) P. of C. Act. GEORGE ELTON 6 months hj. Larceny Same Name 12 months h. l. ( from child) Larceny WILLIAM GREEN 12 months h. l. ( door open) Dis. conduct Same Name Fined Ids. or 7 days h. l. Larccny it assault HARRY JONES 3 months h. l. ( drunken person) Larceny ( shop) Same Name Bound over in £ 10. [ Frequenting MARY ANN DAVIS 3 months h. l. Unlawful GEORGE SMITH 2 months h. l. possession Larceny ( per.) JAMES MACK 3 yrs. p. s. Burglary & malici- Same Name 3 months hJ. ous damage Larceny ( goods JOHN NEWMAN Fined 40s. or 3 exposed ) weeks h. l. Attd. burglary Same Name 6 months h. l. ( 2 cases) Larceny Same Name 14 days h. l. ' Larceny ( van) Jc HENRY EVANS 5 months h. l. assault on police Larceny JOHN WILLIAMS 5 yrs. p. s. ( from truck) j Housebreaking Same Name 20 months h. l. 20tli Jan., N. L. Se? s. 14th Jan., Woolwich 1'. Ct. 16th Jan., Thames P. Ct. 19th Jan., N. L. Sess. 18th Jan., Bow St. P. Ct. 19th Jan., Clerkenweil P. Ct. 20th Jan., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 12th Jan.. Guildhall P. Ct. 13th Jan., S. L. Sess. 19th Jan , N. L. Scss. 16th Jan., W. L. P. Ct. 18th Jan., Thames P. Ct. 15th Jan., C. C. Ct. 14th Jan., W. L. P. Ct. 15th Jan., S. W. P. Ct. 19th Jan., N. L. Sess. 11th Jan., C. C. Ct. 11th Jan., Worship St. P. Ct 19th Jan., N. L. Sess. 11th Jan., Greenwich P. Ct. 9th Jan., Thames P. Ct. 13th Jan., C. C. Ct. 19th Jan., N. L. Scss. Sergt. Mennell. Hull City; P. S. Lee, C. I. D., II. P. C. Middleton, 172R ; P. C. I. amb, 6RR. P. C. Wells, 290 H. P. C. Iter tram, 41G ; P. S. Pride, C. I. D., G. P. C. Povey, 245E ; P. C. Wheeler, 302 E. P. C. Crane, 36ER ; P. C. Gammon, 408E. P. C. McEvoy, C. I. D., C ; P. S. Seymour, 11C. P. C. Billing, 312 City. P. S. Hardy, C. I. D., M ; P. S. Davics, C. I. D., M. P. C. Kilsby, 405N ; P. C. Crawley, 370D. P. C. Snell. 27XR. P C. Daft, 284H ; P. C. Cole, 78H. P. S. Martin, 87 V; P. C. Collies, C. I. D., V. P. S. Allen, C. I. D . T ; P. S. Yco, C. I. D., F. P. C. Hand. CID, 1*; P. C. Cooptr, 173W. P. C. Bonner, 154G : Insp. Kyd, C. I. D., G. P. C Faux, C. I. D., J : P. S. Mclvenzie, C. I. D , J. P. C. Moore, 180G. P. C. Carman, 893 City ; P. S. Morgan, 26B. P. C. Broadliurst, 298K. ; P. C. Connor, 179H. P. C. Dyer, 481City. P. S. I'ulfrcv. O I. D., C. O. ; P. C. Pitta- | wav, C. I. D., X. LOUDON I PRIKTED FOB HIS MAJESTY'S STATIOKIRY OJYICE BY 3. 1. 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