PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 1904. VOL. XXL, No. 2116. 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICI GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THI EDITOR OF THH POLICE GAZBTTB, NSW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. S. Particulars concerning persons whose apprhension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLIOB GAZBTTI, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. I. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise insert> ' one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby iden '• 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address o) , ome person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exaet conditions must be clearly stated. 5. 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 bs. 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 10*. A remittance of 5s. should be made in the first instance for cost of engraving sketches. 8. 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. A. TIOHTS, 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and as far as practicable they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLIOI 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 fcr 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, lltey 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, iy Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 18. 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, NOTICE. I.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette " will bo found arranged for easy reference as fol- lows i— ( a) Regulations at top of first page. fb) 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. IN certain cases questions have arisen as to the payment for photographs applied for by Police Forces under Home Office circular of 15th March, 1897. The Registrar of Habitual Criminals is therefore authorised by the Secretary of State to say that, in any ordinary case, a photograph is not necessary to enable his Department to identify a prisoner, the measurements and finger prints being sufficient for the purpose ; but if a photo- graph is applied for, or if, in any rare case, it should be required to complete the identification, the cost will be charged to the Police Force interested. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— A Division•— For attempted carnal knowledge of a girl, age 8 years— WILLIAM TAYLOR, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion dark, thin face, hair ( turning grey) and eyes dark brown, hollow cheeks ; dress, old dark clothes, blue serge cap. A native of Canterbury. Warrant issued. 2.— A Division.— For stealing £ 8— JOHN DUNCAN, age 23, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light, eyes blue, small pimple on right eyelid ; dress, blue serge jacket, green and black plaid vest, dark trousers, bow tie, black bowler hat. A native of Edin burgh. Warrant issued. 3 — c Division.— For obtaining £ 6 7s. 9d., 8th ult., by false pretences— HERMAN GROS, a German, age 27, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( curly) very dark, thin moustache brown, turned at ends, wears pince- nez, quick in his movements; dress, dark grey suit and overcoat, silk hat. A clerk. Warrant issued. 4.— C Division.— For obtaining £ 4 by a worthless cheque, drawn by F. Arnold on Lloyd's Bank, Coventry— H. C. PACKWOOD, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark ; dress, blue serge suit, light grey overcoat, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. 5.— E Division.— For procuring a girl, age 16 years, for immoral purposes — PIERRE ABULET, alias HOBLET and D'ELOUVAIN, age 25, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion and eyes ( small) dark, hair and moustache black, speaks very little English ; dresB, dark jacket suit, may be wearing dark overcoat, black hard felt hat, brown ( American) boots. A native of Belgium. May endeavour to proceed to France or Belgium. Warrant issued. 6.— H Division.— For keeping a common gaming house— JACOB WOOLF, a Russian, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion florid, hair brown, very corpulent, suffers with asthma, hoarse voice, speaks with difficulty; dress, dark tweed jacket suit. May be found as a restaurant keeper in Jewish quarters of large provincial towns. Warrant issued. 7.— v Division.— Vor embezzling £ 7 10s. — WILLIAM STAFFORD, age 36 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion and hair dark, quick in his movements, shifty expression, well spoken, walks erect; dress, black frock coat, silk facings, dark trousers, silk hat. A clerk and can- vasser for advertisements. Warrant issued. 8.— V Division.— For embezzling £ 8 4b. 6d.— GEORGE EDGAR ROBERTS, age 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 3 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, drawl in speech, drags his toes when walking; dress, usually dark blue lounge sait, silk hat. A clerk. Warrant issued. 9— If Division.— For embezzling 6e. 5d. — ROBERT VINCE, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion ruddy, hair light, eyes grey; dress, dark jacket and vest, light striped trousers, light covert coat, black hard felt hat. A milk carrier. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 10.— Reading ( Borough).— For ringing the changes— ROBERT CORDELL EDWARDS, age 42, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion sallow, oval face, hair brown, eyes grey, large abscess scar right side of face, scar over left eye; dress, dark suit, long Raglan overcoat, hard felt hat with wide brim. A flower hawker ; native of London. Sentenced at St. Alban's Quarter Ses- sions, 31st December, 1901, to 12 months im- prisonment for a similar offence. Information to Capt. Henderson, Chief Con- stable, Reading. CARNARVONSHIRE. 11 — Carnarvon ( County).— For stealing, 4th ult., at Llanberis, 2 pairs stockings ; 1 scarf; 1 pair leather gloves, and a hazelwood walking stick — JOHN WILLIAMS, alias WILLIAM STAUN- TON, JOHN ELLIS, OWEN and JACK CYNWYD, age 55, height 5 ft. 7f in., complexion fresh, long narrow face, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, eyes hazel, cut left eyebrow, mole both arm- pits and left side, large mole right breast aid shoulder, 2 moles on chest; drees, blue jacket, fuatain vest and troasers, cap with ear flaps. A native of Cynwyd, Merionethshire. Convicted of housebreaking at Welshpool in 1879, and at Wrex- ham in 1886 and 1889, of larceny at Dolgelly in 1897, and at Carnarvon in 1898. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Griffith, Carnarvon. CHESHIRE. 12.— Crewe ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, 23rd ult., a silver English lever stop watch, " Morrison, Manchester" on dial, No. 14422; 1 silver English lever, makers Powell & Bates— THOMAS RIGBY, age 25, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, speaks with London accent, tattooed both arms; dress, black jacket and vest, dark blue mixture 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1904. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued )- trousers, grey cap, light blucher boots with pointed toes. Is a deserter from the Royal Welsh Fusiliers at Wrexham, left his uniform behind. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. DENBIGHSHIRE. / IS— Wrexham ( County).— For stealing a watch and chain ( recovered)— THOMAS RIGBY, age height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, elaborate tattooing on both arms, star on right wrist. A musician ; native of Walworth. Is a deserter from the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. ( See Case No. 6, lst inst.) Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Wrexham. DERBYSHIRE. 14.— Chesterfield ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) £ 3 5s. at Glapwell, 18th ult.— CHARLES PAGE, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., stiff build com- plexion fresh, rather full face, hair and moustache dark, walks erect, anchor tattooed left forearm, bracelet under left wrist. A fireman, labourer, or navvy ; native of Dover. Usually employed on public works. Stated his intention of proceeding to Durham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Faulkner, County Police Office, Chesterfield. DORSETSHIRE. lb.— Shaftesbury ( County).— For stealing £ 5 10s. from his lodgings, 19th ult,— A MAN, name supposed HERBERT WHEATLEY, age 30 to 35, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair brown ( curl in front), eyes ( full) blue, turns his toes slightly outwards, appeared to suffer from tender feet, both arms tattooed, including woman, horse shoe, and " True love" ; dress, dark brown jacket, grey vest, dark brown cord trousers, dark cap, blue muffler with red stripe, blucher boots, silver watch (" Sans Rival" on face) and silver curb pattern chain. Stated he belonged to Frome and that he was discharged from the Royal Artillery a few months ago. Absconded 19th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Dennett, Shaftesbury. 16.— Weymouth ( Borough).— For failing to appear to a witness summons, 25th ult.. in a case of brothel keeping.— LUCY KATE FLISHER, age 23 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., com- Elexion pale ; dress, black skirt with white stripes, rown cape, black sailor hat with black band. Absconded 25th ult., accompanied by her son, age about 6 years; dress, serge sailor suit and cap. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Eacock, Wevmouth. DUMFRIESSHIRE. 17.— Dumfries ( County).— For stealing metal ( recovered).— JAMES HOWARD, age 40, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., stout build, square shoulders, complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark, eyes grey; dress, grey tweed coat, broad raised seams, several rows of stitches on cuffs, vest of same material, brown tweed trousers, with raised seams, muffler, greenish motor cap, lace boots. A native of Carlisle or Lancastei ; hawks wax cloth. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, County Buildings, Dumfries. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 18.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 4 10s. by two forged advance notes— GEORGE VULGARIS, a Greek, age 29, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion and slight moustache dark, hair dark brown, blind right eye, wears gla » es, speaks very good English; dress, long dark grey overcoat, dark blue jacket suit, black bowler hat. An engine fitter. Frequents Greek Cafes, and is fond of gambling with cards. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 19.— Petersfield ( County). — EDGAR WATTS, Case No. 10, lst inst. Warrant withdrawn. 20 — Winchester ( City).— For obtaining, 25th ult., £ 10 by a worthless cheque, No. H 7467 on the Economic Bank, Limited, 18 Bishopsgate Street, Within, E. C., signed A. E. Littledale — A. E. LITTLEDALE ( false), alias A. E. NORTON, A. E. TONGE, A. E. COLLINS, and J. H. HUDSON, age about 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, full face, hair brown, clean shaved ; dress, light grey overcoat, fancy vest, dark trousers with light stripe, red tie, grey cap, brown boots or shoes, wore a supposed diamond ring on 3rd right finger. He calls at houses and informs the servants that his master is about to take a house in the neighbour- hood, obtains the names of tradesmen with whom their employer deals, then calls on one of the tradesman, usually a butcher or grocer, presents a cheque and obtains cash for same by representing himself to be the nephew of one of their customers. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Guildhall, Winchester. 21.— Southampton ( Borough).— For steal- ing 6 gold rings ; 1 gold brooch ; and 1 gold neck- chain— 1TERESA CASINELLI, an Italian, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., well built, complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, long thin nose. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HERTFORDSHIRE. 22.— Bishop's stortford ( County).— For fraudulently converting £ 30 to his own use— HENRY BAYLEY TAMS, alias HAROLD M. BERKLEY ST. RUTH and C. B. DE LISLE, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, com- plexion sallow, full face, hair ( thick and curly), beard and moustache dark brown, may now be clean shaved, right shoulder and eye droops, of good address ; wears a gun metal sleeve link, set 3 turquoise each side, brown knicker suit and cap ; appearance of an actor. ( See Case No. 18, 22nd January last). He has recently uttered fictitious cheques, at St. Ives, Cornwall, Bath and Plymouth, and will no doubt endeavour to obtain money by similar means elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Martin, Bishop's Stortford. KENT. 23.— Gravesend ( Borough).— For obtain- ing money by false pretences— JAMES SMITH, alias W. ROBINSON WILSON, age 30 to 36, hair dark brown; dress, brown jacket and trousers, blue serge cap. A labourer or jobbing gardener. He calls at houses, states he had been sent by the occupier ( who has just left the town by train) to leave a parcel of rose trees, which are afterwards found to be ash saplings, and obtains payment for same. ( See Case No. 34, 20th November, 1903.) Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Gravesend. 24.- Tun bridge Wells ( Borough).— For stealing, from their lodgings, 9th ult., wearing apparel ( recovered) — JACK RUSSELL, alias CHARLES RUSSELL, and JACK JONES, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair and long moustache light; dress, dark frock coat, dull red fancy vest with brass buttons, grey trousers, silk hat, patent leather boots, wearing a gold or gilt watch chain. A native of Hastings. — QUEENIE RUSSELL, alias MRS. JONES, age 28 to 30, complexion fresh, hair ( curled on forehead) dark, teeth discoloured ; dress, dark green tweed costume, long train to skirt, dark fur necklet, dark brown or black velvet toque, trimmed pale blue bows, veil with large black spots. Warrants issued. Information to Chief Constable Prior, Tun- bridge Wells. 30 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, hair, and moustache ( clipped short) dark; dress, dark tweed jacket suit. He presented the order at the General Post Office same day, forged the name of John Anderson, and obtained payment. Information to the Chief Constable, Detective Department, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. £ 100 REWARD. 27.— Widnes ( County).— For stealing £ 450, by violence, 25th ult.— TWO MEN ( lst, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, long features, rather prominent nose, high cheek bones, hair light brown, slight moustache light; wearing dark brown overcoat with velvet collar, speckled jacket, low cut vest, black bow tie, black hard felt hat. 2nd, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, full round face, moustache dark, scratch about f in. long on left side of nose ; dress, coachman's light colour overcoat, light trousers, navy blue tie with white spots, dark soft felt hat. They escaped by means of a horse and trap which had been stolen and afterwards found abandoned near St. Helen's, where they left" be- hind a pair of old green cord trousers ( similar to those worn by railway porters), a grey and red check mixture jacket, slate colour buttons, and an old navy blue serge jacket. They were traced to Ashton- in- Makerfield, and then had with them a small brown hand bag. The above reward will be paid by the United Alkali Company, Limited, Widnes, for the appre- hension and conviction of the thieves. Information to Acting Supt. Strickland, Widnes. 28 — Manchester ( City).— For failing to report— Licence- holder JAMES WOOD, alias THOMAS LYNCH, THOMAS MADDEN, JAMES SMITH, JAMES EVERITT, JOHN McINTOSH, JOHN CLAYTON, JOHN TAY- LOR, JAMES MCCARTHY, JAMES HAR- GREAVES, THOMAS PARKS, THOMAS O'SHAUGHNESSEY, JOHN WILSON and JOHN GILBERT, Office No. 43- 98, age 55, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald) and eye « grey, scar top c « ntre of forehead, 2 centre and 2 right side forehead, nose, 1 each eyebrow, bridge of nose broken, 1 right cheek. A laboures ; native of Leeds. Sentenced at Salford Hundred Sessions, 2nd December, 1901, to 3 yuars penal servitude for stealing 2s. Licensed 4th March, 1904. E b 1245. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 29.— Grimsby ( Borough).— For embezzle- ment— RICHARD WILFRED HERD, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, hair brown, moustache light brown, short sighted, wears glasses, of good address, speaks slowly and deliberately, walks quickly ; wearing dark over- coat with velvet collar, black bowler hat. A grocer, is well known at Leeds, Liverpool, and Birkenhead. May be found in company of book- makers. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Grimsby. LANARKSHIRE. 25. — Glasgow ( City).— For embezzling £ 1,300 — DAVID C. FISHER, age 21, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair ( curly) and slight moustache light, eyes blue; dress, blue jacket suit, dark grey overcoat, felt hat. A stockbrokers' cashier. Absconded 27th January last. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. 26.— Glasgow ( City).— For stealing from a letter box, 31st ult,, a number of letters, one con- tained a crossed cheque for £ 17 Is. 8d.; drawn on the London, City and Midland Bank, Thread- needle Street, London, No. L I/ C 468431, in favour of John Anderson, dated 31st March 1904; 1 contained a Post Office Order for £ 15 9s. 10d., payable to John Anderson— A MAN, age SHROPSHIRE. 30.— Ludlow ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, 31st ult,, a silver watch and chain ( recovered)— EDWIN JOHN LYDIATE, age 18, height 5 ft. 6 in., round features, hair light; dress, blue coat and vest ( double- breasted), dark grey trousers, patch of black and white check cloth on seat, fawn colour mackintosh, dark peak cap. A groom. Absconded 31st ult. Had with him a parcel containing a navy blue suit and a pair of shoes. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Perry, Ludlow. 31.— Oswestry ( County).— For obtaining food by false pretences, 21st ult. — HARRY WOOD, age 18 to 20, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion ruddy, long features, hair ( bushy in front) dark brown, eyes supposed grey, large teeth, decayed in front, one in upper jaw broken, of good address ; dress, black cloth jacket and vest, light grey trousers, with narrow dark stripe, black tie with red and blue spots, red and brown plaid cap, brown kid gloves, light lace boots, gold colour pin, large silver double watch chain, silver watch, minute hand broken, gold ring. Stated he was a musician, and a native of Leicester ( false). He takes lodgings, and states that he has obtained employment as a musician, leaves next morning on the pretence of going to the parish church to play the organ, opens offertory boxes, steals contents, and absconds. Supposed wanted for similar offences elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lewis, Oswestry. 5 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLIOE DISTRIOT. 32.— C Division.— For stealing and receiv- ing, 18th ult., a pearl pin, value £ 600 ( recovered) — DAVID JACOBS, alias " STICKS," Office No. S. 22119, age 41, height 5 ft. 3j in., stout bnild, complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, mole right side of neck, nose inclines to left; dress, dark grey pepper and salt colour overcoat, dark jacket suit, black hard felt hat, turned down collar, coloured tie. Sentenced at South London Sessions, 11th November, 1898, to 10 months hard labour for receiving ( silks, & c.) Jacobs, who is a Russian by birth, is a well known dealer in jewellery and receiver of stolen property. May be found attending sale rooms or associating with foreign dealers in jewellery. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. a LANARKSHIRE. 33. — Glasgow ( City).— For stealing from „ Theatre, 28th ult., £ 240, consisting of £ 30 in gold, remainder in English banknotes— JOHN ADRIAN MAULE, age 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, clean shaved, speaks with Scotch accent, bad impediment in speech, lisps ; dress, light brown or fawn colour overcoat, dark grey check jacket suit, red tie, brown hard felt hat, lace boots. A theatrical clerk. May be accompanied by two men ( 1st, age 26 to 30, height 5 ft, 5 or 6 in., hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, lisps; dress, dark square- cut jacket suit, black felt hat; 2nd, tall, hair auburn, heavy moustache light, scar left cheek ; wearing long black overcoat, blac k felt hat). Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Detective Department, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 34.— Manchester ( City).— For misappro- priating large sums of money— GEORGE THORPE STANLEY, age 58, height 5 ft, 3 or 4 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair and beard ( cut short) grey. Has been an Alderman. Until recently he carried on business as a wholesale fish and game dealer at Man- chester; also at Birmingham. Is well- known to fish, game, and oyster dealers throughout the country. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Manchester. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( covtinu* d)- SOMERSETSHIRE. 35.- Frome ( County).— For obtaining £ 1 bv false pretences— A. SOANE, alias JOHN HAYES and A. EDSER, age 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion dark, hair turning grey; wearing black jacket and vest, brown or black gaiters, hard felt hat. ( See Cafe No. 85, 26th February.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rawlings, Frome. STAFFORDSHIRE. 36.— Burslem ( County). — For stealing from his lodgings, 2nd inst., a silver Geneva watch, dent on side of case, black hands and numerals, long silver guard attached— RICHARD WILD, age 16, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion sallow, hair dark, cut mark left side of forehead ; dtesp, brown coat and vest, cord trousers, blue mnlller with yellow and green stripes, dark blue cap, brown overcoat, new lace boots. Supposed a native of Stockport. Warrant issued. 37.— Burslem ( County).— For failing to appear to a summons, 14th ult., for assault— THOMAS WILLIAM DOBBS, age 34, height about 6 ft., stout build, broad set, complexion fresh, full round face, hair ( turning grey) light, 1 knee injured and may walk lame; dress, black suit, dark overcoat, and black hard hat, sometimes wears a red tie. An insurance broker. Has served in the Army. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt, Hill, Burslem. 3 « .— Burton- on- Trent ( County).— For stealing, 18th ult., at Draycott, a horse and trap ( recovered)— HENRY SHAKESPEARE, age 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, varicose veins both legs, splay feet, limps ; dress, black jacket, 2 vests ( one light, other dark), 2 pairs trousers ( one pair light, other dark), black hard hat, lace boots. A native of London. Warrant issued. 39.— Burton- on- Trent ( County).— For stealing ( bailee), 28th ult., a safety bicycle, 24 in. frame, Warwick tyres, celluloid mudguards, 84 gear, free wheel, front rim brake, raised handle bars with cork grips— FRED MORRIS, age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in.,' complexion fresh, hair ( curly) dark grey, moustache dark brown, eyes grey ; dress, blue serge suit, black overcoat, hard felt hat, lace boots. ( Is identical with MAN, Case No. 66, 25th ult.) Warrant issued. 4Burton- on- Trent ( County).— For stealing ( bailee), 4th February last at Alrewas, a silver English lever, No. 160291, " F. W. R. Smith " and " Getler Lichfield " on dome— WIL- LIAM BENNETT, age 25, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar over left eye. A native of Walsall. Is a deserter from I I. M. S. Pembroke; wearing uniform. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hicklin, Burton- on- Trent. 41 — wednesbury ( County).— For stealing ( from their lodgings) a silver brooch, set 9 crystals; 6 German silver tea spoons; 6 do. prongs; 1 pair scissors, fancy pattern, handles have been gilded; 1 grey cap — ERNEST RUSHTON, age about 24, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair ( long) black, abscess mark right jaw; dress, black frock coat, double- breasted black serge vest, brownish colour trousers, slate colour soft felt hat. He sells sweets or cheap jewellery at markets, & c.— DAISY RUSHTON, age about 20, height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion pale, thin features, hair light; wearing brown costume, hat trimmed brown velvet and feathers. A native of Coalville, Leicester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Salt, Wednesbttry. SURREY. 42.— Chertsey ( County).— For obtaining by a worthless cheque, 12th ult., a dark brown horse, age 9 years, 17 bands, white star on forehead, very large neck— ROBERT TAIT, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., stout build, moustache light, good teeth, of smart appearance; dress, dark tweed suit ( high cut vest), black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Hackman, Chertsey. 13.— Hersham ( County). — For obtaining 10s. 3d. by false pretences at Walton- on- Thames 30th ult.— W. WILSON ( supposed false), age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, small features, hair dark brown, clean shaved; dress, long dark overcoat, trousers and cap, blue and white neckerchief, lace boots. Appearance of a gardener. He called at houses and stated to the servants that he had brought 10s. worth of rose 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1904. 8th ult. May endeavour to leave the country. He has also obtained several sums of money by post dated promissory notes. Warrant issued. Not to be apprehended out of the United King- dom. 50.— Hull ( City). — For uttering a forged banker's cheque, 26th January last— ALBERT EDWARD FOX, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion florid, full red face, hair and moustache black. A labourer ; native of Rotherham. Is well known in the West Riding. Warrant issued. Not to be apprehended out of the United King- dom. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— trees which their master had ordered, obtained payment and decamped. The trees were after- wards found to be ash saplings. ( See Case No. 13, lst inst). Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Marks, Hersham. SUSSEX ( East). ii.— Uckfield ( County). — For stealing a razor ( recovered), and obtaining 6s. by false pretences— PHILIP KNOWLES, alias ALFRED SMITH, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache ( curled at ends) dark, woman tattooed on one forearm," True love " back of one wrist; dress, drab or dark grey jacket and vest, brown plaid trousers, blue wrapper, grey motor cap, heavy boots. A native of Burwash. He takes lodgings stating he is going to work in the neighbourhood, obtains money for the purpose of fetching his box from the railway station and decamps. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Criddle, Uckfield. WARWICKSHIRE. 45. — Aston Manor ( County). — For stealing, 25th ult., a gold hunter watch, No. 47482, and a gold neck chain— SAMSON PEM- BERTON PROSSER, age 34, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( curly) black, eyes dark. A doctor; native of Birmingham, but has lately been travelling with theatricals as advance agent or manager. Is well known to theatricals in London. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hannah, Aston Manor. 46.— Warwick ( County).— For embezzle- ment— CHARLES BRADFORD, age 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes light brown, high forehead, speaks quickly, takes short quick steps; dress, light jacket and vest, grey cycling knickers and stockings, grey cap, lace boots. A stonemason; native of Leamington. Has been engaged in the cycle trade at Stratford- on- Avon about 10 years. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ravenhall, Warwick. 47.— Leamington ( Borough).— For steal- ing ( lodgings), a lady's gold ring, set pearls around glass containing hair ; 1 do. dress ring, set with supposed diamonds; 1 plain gold brooch, 1 in. long, $ in. wide, with glass containing hair ; 1 round gold brooch, set with 9 or 12 pearls around glass containing hair ; 1 gold brooch, about 1 in. square, set small black stones around glass con- taining hair; 1 long twisted brooch, set pearls around stone in centre ; 1 lady's fine rolled gold watch guard, horseshoe pendant, set rubies, attached— A MAN, who gave the name of C. BARRINGTON, age about 35, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion ruddy, skin peeling off nose, hair inclined to curly ( turninggrey), moustache ( turn- ing grey) light, hooked nose, of good address ; dress, dark navy blue lounge suit, dark pepper and salt colour overcoat, black bowler hat, wearing a large ( supposed diamond) pin. He called at a house, 24th ult., engaged 2 bedrooms and a sitting- room, and stated that he was secretary to a gentleman who would arrive the following day. He left behind an envelope " H. Winsford, Esq., Grove House, Marine Parade, Bognor," thereon. Information to Chief Constable Earnshaw, Leamington. WORCES TERSHIRE. 48.— King's Heath ( County).— For steal- ing a cash box containing £ 3 10s. and 2 cheques on Lloyd's Bank, Birmingham— TWO YOUTHS, both age 18 to 20, height about 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion dark ; wearing dark overcoats, kid gloves, light grey caps. They call at houses during the evening and present a list shewing names of sup- posed subscribers to junior cricket clubs, and in some cases obtained money. The above cheques were returned to owner, the envelope bearing post mark " London. N." Information to Supt. Chare, King's Heath. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 49.— Hull ( City).— For obtaining a diamond ring by false pretences, 23rd Februarv last— LOUIS JAMES MARK, age about 50, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion dark, hair ( long) black, clean shaved, eyes black, wears gold glasses, walks badly, cjn speak several languages ; dress, grey jacket suit, black reefer overcoat, double- breasted, dark motor cap. A picture dealer. Absconded PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BERKSHIRE. 51.— Faringdon ( County).— Sentenced at Faringdon Petty Sessions, 5th inst., to 3 months imprisonment for fowlstealing and assaulting police— JOHN SMITH ( supposed false), age 30, height 5 ft. 9£ in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes grey ; dress, dark jacket and vest, cord trousers, black hard felt hat. Found in his possession a pedlar's certificate in name of John Smith, issued by the Herefordshire Constabulary, lst October, 1903, since cancelled. Information to Supt. Gamble, Faringdon. ESSEX. 52. — Brentwood ( County). — Sentenced, 31st ult., to 6 months imprisonment for abandon- ing her illegitimate child— KATE GARDNER, alius HARRIS and CROMBIE, age 22, height 4 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, sharp features, hair and eyes dark brown, mole left side of chin ; dress, blue jacket, black skirt, large black hat, trimmed leaves. A native of North- ampton. Previously convicted of felony at Northampton, 3rd April, 1897, and sentenced to 3 years at a reformatory school; to 6 months at Colchester, 21st October, 1902 ; and to 14 days at Maldon, 21st January, 1903, for false pretences. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Marden, Brentwood. HAMPSHIRE. 53. — Bournemouth ( County). — Re- manded, charged with obtaining £ 250 and £ 125 by false pretences— FRANCIS LOBEL BRESLEUR, alias W. L. BRESLAURER, L. B. LEWIS, NICOLL, HAMILTON, and FRANK SMITH, age 62, height 5 ft. 7| in., stout build, complexion florid, hair ( thin on top) brown, moustache and beard light brown, eyes blue, 4 blue moles right side of neck ; dress, black frock coat and vest, dark grey trousers, grey spats, blue tie, black silk hat. A native of Silesia, Prussia, speaks English fluently. He represented that he was manager for the Devon and Sussex Shipping Contractors, Limited. Has been endeavouring to float a Shipping Company to carry on a service of steamers between Poole, Bournemouth, Channel Islands, and Brittany. He advertised for an engineer, purser, & c., and induced them to take up shares. Is believed to have carried on similar frauds at seaside towns in England and Scotland. Is stated to have been convicted at Lewes Assizes in 1899. Found in his possession an 18 ct. gold double case keyless stop watch, No. 17533, maker " John Lecomber, Liverpool;" 1 silver keyless watch, No. 1560684 ; 1 15 ct. gold Albert, compass pendant attached ; 1 18 ct. gold ring, set 2 turquoise and 1 diamond ; 1 do. double snake ring, 1 head set 2 diamonds, other set 2 rubies ; 1 gold combination pen and pencil case; 1 gold pin, set turquoise and 2 rubies, surmounted with 6 pearls, shape of crown. Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 54.— C Division.— 3rd inst, a motor car, 12 b. p., Derracq, tunnel double cylinder, " No. A 3 > 17 " on plates at front and rear, Tonneau body, varnished, bonnet, wheels and springs painted red, 2 seats at front, 2 behind, upholstered in black leather, patent anti- skidding appliance at- tached, consisting of a small wheel at rear, which drops automatically, containing 2 inner rubber • wheel tubes, 6 spanners ( various), a complete tyre repairing outfit, and a non- skidding wheel, 2 brass lamps in front of bonnet and 1 tail lamp. 55 — D Division.— 25th ult., by house- breaking, 4 watches ( 1 double case, gold hunter, keyless stop, " G. H. Williams, Bloemfontein, O. S. F." engraved on dome ; 2 ladies' gold keyless ( 1 on curb bracelet, " G. S. B. to L. W." many happy returns" engraved on back; 1 " Lala" engraved on back, gunmetal chain, copper balls at intervals, attached, 1 round crystal with small gold chain attached) ; 12 rings ( 1 gold Mizpah " P. G. S." engraved inside ; 1 signet, spade, shovel and pick, " Equiva" engraved underneath ; 1 marquise, set rubies surrounded with diamonds ; 9 ladies' dress, 1 set diamond and 2 sapphires, gipsy setting, " Lala from Mother" thereon; 1 half- hoop, set 5 diamonds; 1 set diamond, claw setting; 1 set 6 black Cape garnets ( 1 deficient) in rose diamonds ; 1 set large sapphire, surrounded with diamonds; 1 set 3 black Cape Garnets and 4 diamonds; 1 old- fashioned, set 3 garnets and pearls; 1 set mother- o'- pearl ; 1 plain, set 3 diamonds, gipsy setting) ; 1 pair large gold ear- rings, set large gold sapphire, surrounded with diamonds ; 8 brooches ( 1 gold bar, diamond spray in silver setting, yellow diamond at one end ; 1 large gold nugget, set on safety pin; 1 2 safety- pins, each attached by a gold chain with nuggets thereon ; 1 ruby do., set 6 or 7 stones on bar ; 1 formed of chrysolite, shape of butterfly with gold horns ; 1 square do., in. by I in., formed of a piece of garnet with gold band ; 1 gold, two horse- shoes, set in rubies or garnets, one with large stones, other small; 1 made of a Kruger 5s. piece); 4 bracelets ( 1 9 ct, set of 3 rubies ; 118] ct., with charmes attached, gold padlock, nugget with uncut diamond, gold plate shape of a sovereign with pearl star and " May this be your lucky star" thereon; 1 small pink Alpine stone; 1 small glass with 3 silver dice) ; 1 chain bracelet with little gold bell attached ; 1 double curb do., with gold heart, locket, and kangaroo attached ; 2 gold chains ( 1 neck, Kruger sovereign, 1895 attached ; 1 muff, with rolled gold book, gold tee- to- tum with marguerite, " He loves me, He loves me not, etc." all round, gilt knife, spoon, and fork, gold ladder, enamelled frog, C. I. V. gold hat attached) ; 3 gold studs, set pearls ; 2 ear studs, set small ruby ; 2 gold lockets ( 1 oval, old fashioned, set large diamond, monogram " M. F. W." on back, surrounded by " from your loving ( or affectionate) husband, G. H. Williams," gold chain attached ; 1 do., made of George III. guinea, containing hair, green stone one side " G. H. W." monogram and motto thereon) ; 6 pins ( 2 set 3 diamonds, 1 large and 2 small in silver ; 1 with 3 garnets set cross- wise ; 1 with crossed oars, platinum band on handles, garnet in centre ; 1 nugget pin ; 1 double, shape of shamrock, set chrysolite, connected by small gold chain) ; 1 small piece of quartz, con- taining a piece of rough gold ; several Kruger pennies and 5s.- pieces. 56.— N Division » — 3rd inst., a silver tea and coffee service, Queen Anne pattern, chased, black handles and knobs; 6 do. teaspoons, plain ; 6 do. dessert knives, ivory handles, bunch of grapes on blades; 6 do. forks, ivory handles; 1 do. waiter, oval, square handles, stands on four feet; 1 do. cake knife, ivory handle ; 12 do. fish knives atid forks ; 1 set carvers, ivory handles ; 1 pair plated spurs, J in. rowels ; 1 black Raglan overcoat, lined black silk, " Lynes & Co., Moor- gate Street," on tab. 57.— v Division>— 2nd inst., an old oak box, 24 by 18 in., brass mounts, ebony edges, containing 1 bar brooch with 3 diamonds in open gold setting; 1 do. green enamelled leaf with 7 diamond drops; 1 ring, set 3 large diamonds, in old silver setting ; 1 do., set 3 diamonds in claws, recently altered; 1 do., set single diamond, platinum setting; 1 do. with small diamond, gipsy setting ; 1 child's ring, set diamond in platinum ; 1 do. cameo, with Hebrew characters ; 1 gold cross, set 5 diamonds in platinum, small gold chain attached ; 1 pair drop earrings, each set diamond ; 1 lady's old gold Waltham watch, " L H H," thereon ; 1 small old gold English lever, " W B McG " thereon; 1 lady's gold chain, small links with knobs; 1 flat gold chain brace- let, with tassels attached ; 5 silver George Wash- ington Souvenir spoons ( 1 Lucy, 1 William, 1 Alice, 2 Lylie, thereon) all marked " Tiffany" ; 1 old silver apostle spoon ; 3 lockets ( 1 plain oval gold, containing 2 photographs ; 1 small, round gold, set diamond and 4 turquoise in form of cross; 1 crystal, mounted in gold, containing blue bird; 1 gold cross, old fashioned, filigree pattern, 3 in. long) ; 2 ladies' gold watch chains ( 1 fancy with notches on each link, 1 small, gold bauble attached) ; 2 pins ( 1 small, enamelled fancy head ; 1 coral parrot on gold ball); 1 small gold oval bauble ; 1 gold dollar, mounted ; 1 complete set of Jubilee coinage; Canadian Jubilee postage stamps; American Columbus dollar and cent stamps; 2 Post Office Savings Bank books, in names of " Mortimer and Lylie Horton McGrath"; 1 gold pendant, green enamelled shamrock with pearl centre thereon ; 1 gold brooch, shamrock with pearl centre ; 5 gold dress studs ; 3 onyx do.; 1 silver souvenir spoon, medallion at end ; 1 black fan, mounted in mother- o'- pearl, blue FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 1 9 04 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued.)— figures thereon ; 5 fluted coffee spoons in small box ; A withdrawal forms for 3 City of Hamilton bonds for £ 100 each in name of " Lylie McGrath Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE- 58.— Reading ( Borough).— Between 20th February and 3rd inst, 3 wooden boxes containing antique articles, viz. :— 2 Sheffield plated upright candlesticks; 1 do. bedroom do.; 1 pair do snuffers and tray; 1 pair do. sugar tongs ; 1 festoon ivory ware teapot with plated rim and cover; 1 sugar basin and cream jug with plated rims and 12 cups and saucers to match ; 1 blue crown Derby china butter dish with silver- plated handles and cover ; 1 engraved cream jug ( plated) ; 1 fluted do.; 1 glass jam dish on plated stand ; 1 claret jug with plated handle, rims and cover ; 1 round, plated inkstand, stag's head in centre ; 1 plated breakfast cruet ; 1 do. teapot ( engraved) ; 1 child's solid silver knife and fork in brown leather case ; 1 pair bronze equestrian figures ; 1 mahogany and 2 Japanese brackets; 1 very old Japanese bowl ; 15 china tea and coffee cups and saucers, with painted ivy leaves and glazed ; 1 pair of blue Japanese vases ( upright); 1 copper kettle, holds about 2 quarts; 2 heavy cut glass decanters; 2 English cut grog glasses ; 8 do. sherry do., engraved ; 1 etching, " River Scene," in white fluted frame ; 1 small coloured engraving, " Baxter's Masterpiece," subject " Crucifix." 59.— Reading ( Borough).— 2nd inst., bicycle, 28 in. wheels, Westwood rims, Warwick tyres, re- covered, round handle bars, Crabb brake, free wheel, Lycett saddle, " No 360455 " on tool bag, roller chain, adjustable back stays, two nuts on end, box crown to front forks, fitted with mudguards— By A MAN, who gave the name of JONES, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light, spoke with London accent; dress, dark blue suit, rather tight- fitting trousers, black bowler hat. 3rd inst, a " Compton " bicycle, 2o in. frame, 28 in. wheels, Wapshare tyres, rat- trap pedals, 1 in. pitch block chain, flat handle bars, cork grips, no brake and mudguards— By A MAN, who gave the name of AUSTIN, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion, hair and slight moustache dark; dress, dark blue jacket suit, blue cap, and wrapper. Appearance of a labourer. Information to Capt. Henderson, Chief Constable, Reading. DERBYSHIRE. 60.— Chesterfield ( Borough).— 5th inst, a " Royal Enfield " safety bicycle, new, 26 in. girder frame, Dunlop tyres, front rim brake, Eadie combination hub back wheel, flat handle bar with white celluloid grips, No. 79711, Brooks's B 20 saddle with plated springs, tool bag attached to frame. Information to the Chief Constable, Chesterfield. HAMPSHIRE. 61.— Southampton ( Borough).— A silver Geneva keyless watch, St. George and Dragon embossed on back of case, No. 5892. 26th ult., a safety bicycle, black enamelled, gold lines, low frame, celluloid mudguards, Clincher A 1 tyres, new departure hub, straight handle bars, cork grips, rubber pedals, plated pump, Brooks's saddle, Brampton chain, " Ayres" transfer on head, common lamp. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 62.— Ledbury ( County).— 30th ult., a red leather case, view of Malvern thereon ; 1 lady's small gold watch and Albert chain, horse attached; 3 small gold bangles; 2 ladies' old small silver watches, broken, I gold ring, set corals; 1 do., set green stones ; 1 ^ old buckle ring ; 1 do. keeper, small ivy leaves thereon ; 1 sinall gold diamond ring; 1 small gold ring, heart on top. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. KENT. 63.— Dover ( Borough).— 28th ult., by house- breaking, a small oval silver teapot, black handle, knob to lid chased, date " 1781" thereon ; and an oval silver stand, beading around edge, initials in centre, supposed chased— TWO MEN are committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 11th inst., for the offenc, atate they sold the teapot between Canter- br-. y and Chatham to A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 cr 9 in., slight build ; dress, brown jacket, cord vest with sleeves, cord trousers, white straps around legs. Information to the Chief Constable, Dover. LANARKSHIRE. Glasgow ( City).— 17th ult., a lady's gold ring, set 3 single diamonds in a row ; 1 do., set 5 do. ; 1 do., set 5 large diamonds, smaller ones each side ; 1 do., set moonstone, baby's face carved thereon, sapphire and diamond either side; 1 gold chain purse; 1 pair folding eye glasses, blue enamelled frame ; 1 gold muff chain, small round links, set 7 pearls ( one missing); 1 lady's gold lever watch, No. 12154, " Rait, Buchanan Street," thereon; a Russia leather cigar case, lined brown silk. Information to the Chief Constable, Detective Department, Glasgow. SUSSEX ( East). 65. — Eastbourne ( Borough). — Between 24th and 25th ult., by burglary, a thick double breasted coarse black overcoat, bone buttons ( 1 dark green), velvet collar, black lining which has been repaired, may have " Walker, Albemarle Street, Piccadilly," on tab ; 1 black hard felt hat, size 7, white satin lining, makers " Hope Bros., London," stamped inside ; 1 silver demi- hunter watch, No. 942424, maker Benson, inside glass broken, small gold chain with locket containing photograph of a lady attached ; 1 mirror, about size of a 5s.- piece, set in silver, chased, " TDY" there- on ; 1 old hunter watch, discoloured— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, moustache brown; dress, old dark suit, square cut jacket, light cap, may be wearing the stolen hat and overcoat. Supposed an Irishman. 23rd ult., a lady's tiara, set paste diamonds; 1 gold Mizpah ring, set diamond ; 1 gold dress ring, set 5 stones ( 3 blue); 3 do., set stones ; 1 round gold brooch, about the size of a shilling, place for hair in front ; 1 small knife, about in. long, silver handle, ring at end, " H. Lewis " on back ; 1 lady's silver watch, chased back, " L. H. " en- graved thereon, white dial, black figures, gold hands, silver chain, close link pattern, with tassel at end, small boat and other trinkets attached ; 1 black and gold cash box, about 12 in. long, 6 in. wide, 2£ in. deep, 3 compartments, containing about £ 50 ; 1 white handkerchief, hem stitched, initials " H. G." in red on a piece of tape, con- taining about £ 20 ; 1 postal order for £ 1. 18tli ult., by shopbreaking, 2 carved negro head bent meerschaum pipes, amber mouth pieces; 6 plain straight meerschaum pipes, amber mouth- pieces, in cases," " supposed stamped on cases ; 4 straight meerschaum and amber cigar tubes, and 4 do. cigarette tubes in cases, lined red velvet. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. WA R WICKS HIRE. 66.— Leamington ( Borough).— 25th ult., by burglary, a fawn colour overcoat, sacque back; 1 blue cloth double- breasted pilot overcoat; 1 oak and 1 hazel stick, T shape handles; 3 bunches safe keys; 1 pair lace boots, size 8, nearly new, " Hercules " stamped in gilt letters inside ; cheque book on Lloyds Bank, Leamington Branch, Nos. 4/ 96901 to 96960, about 10 or 12 cheques have been drawn ; 1 silver medal, about size of a crown piece, " James R. Garrett," a Latin inscription and " presented by the Royal Academical Institution, Belfast" engraved thereon; 1 silver engraved vinaigrette, gold lined; 1 silver shell box, slightly larger than a walnut ; 1 silver spoon, thistle handle, embossed bowl; 1 silver ash tray, about 4 in. long, Punch and Toby there- on ; 1 pair of scissors, embossed silver handles; 1 silver coin, about size of a florin, foreign characters thereon ; 1 silver pencil case ; 1 do. fruit knife with pearl handle ; 1 old Turkish knife, ivory snake handle, scimitar blade; 2 pairs brown kid gloves, worn ; 1 black oxidized watch; 1 red wax candle; about 100 cigars, some have " Juan Lopez, Habana, Flor Fina Extra" on bands ; £ 5 in gold and some silver. The thieves left behind a pair of old brown button boots, size 8, " Dixon and Parker, Lister Gate, Nottingham," stamped on each ; 1 shoemaker's knife; 1 old black vicuna overcoat, velvet collar.— Suspicion is attached to TRAMPS. Information to Chief Constable Earnshaw, Leamington. 67.— Solihull ( County).— 29th ult., by house- breaking at Olton, a lady's diamond half hoop ring, set 5 large stones and 8 small do., engraved around setting; 1 do. half- hoop ring, set 3 sapphires and diamonds; 1 gold muff chain, 60 in. long, small plain links, gold ball about every 10 in., swing locket pendant, with topaz in centre of one side, other side opens and lined blue silk, attached ; 2 gold collar studs ( one plain, other engraved) ; 1 gold brooch, engraved in centre ; 1 do. pencil case, 2 or 3 in. long; 1 silver locket and chain, flat square links; 1 silver match box holder, engraved ; 1 lady's fur necklace, 3 martin tails each side ; 1 Irish lace collarette; 1 large Maltese lace do.; 1 black broche silk dress length ; black overcoat, bone buttons, cloth covered centres; 4 white ostrich feathers, fiat and un- dressed ; 1 pair opera glasses, covered with brown leather, pointed at centre, dent on one rim ; 1 old dark leather purse, and a second- class season ticket, No. 7729, Olton to Birmingham, in favour of Mrs. Annie J. Griffiths. Information to Supt. Carbis, Solihull. WORCESTERSHIRE. 68. — Dudley ( Borough). — 27th ult., by housebreaking, 3 ladies' rings ( 1 diamond, new, 5 stones in ?. straight row, claw settings; 1 set large pearl in centre, sapphire each side, then another pearl each side ( one half pearl); 1 set row of pearls across centre, row of rubies across top and bottom); 9 brooches ( 1 gold, rather large, oval horse shoe shape, fancy pattern with violet and very pale green stones, small gold chain and small drop attached ; 1 oval, rows of garnets set in gold; 1 cameo, lady's head, with old- fashioned gold setting; 1 gold, round, guinea gold; 1 French paste, basket of flowers, white, pink and green stones; 1 silver oblong, flowers, buds, leaves, uncommon; 1 do., Norwegian, very bright; 1 crescent, brilliant; I small silver, 3 birds in a row); 3 pendants ( 1 small silver man with movable limbs ; 1 small violet glass scent bottle, silver top ; 1 small square silver scent bottle) ; 1 gold cross, new, engraved, about lj in. long; 1 mother- o'- pearl cross, silver at top, If in. long; 1 small box of odd brooches, & c., row of peculiar beads, a very brilliant fastening for lady's scarf, and other small steel and brilliant brooches. Information to Chief Supt. Speke, Dudley. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 69.— Hull ( City).— 20th December, 1903, an 18 ct. gold single stone diamond ring, claw setting, small stone, " No. 20362" scratched inside. 20th January last, a silver lever watch, No. 50729. 16th ult., a German gold lever hunter watch, keyless, No. 49373, gold open curb pattern Albert with ring fastening, attached. 19th ult., a Swedish Geneva metal watch, No. 123. 20th ult., a silver English lever watch, No. 3297, maker Jackson, Goole. 21st ult., a lady's 18 ct. gold f- hoop dress ring, set 3 corals; 1 do. dull gold double snake ring, snakes reversed, set 2 opals, 1 near each head, " Depose" stamped inside; 1 gold cased keyless hunter. No. 26548. 22nd ult., a silver Express lever, No. 484096, " J. Graves" on dial. 70.— Hull ( City).— 21st ult., a safety bicycle> " The Raleigh" " No. 77015" under seat pillar, diamond frame, black enamelled, Kennington's transfer thereon, Dunlop- Welsh tyres, half plated rims, free wheel, 2 rim brakes, usual parts piated, straight handle bars, cork grips, celluloid tips, metal gear case, " Raleigh" thereon, rat- trap pedals, gear 70, Brooks's saddle ; a lady's safety bicycle, German make, swan neck frame, black enamelled, may have Kennington's transfer there- on, Clincher tyres, up- turned handle bars, cork grips, metal plated parts. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. PR0PERTY_ FOUND. HERTFORDSHIRE. 71 - St. Alban's ( City).- Bicycle, Case No. 74, 25th ult., has been owned. It was stolen at Belfast. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. SURREY. 72.— Godalming ( County).— 3rd inst., at Thursley, an iron ' grey mare pony, age 4 years, 13£ hands, black head and points, scurvy mark between saddle and collar ( right side), clipped about 6 months ago ( except legs), long dark mane and tail; in good condition. Information to Supt. Collis, Godalming. ANIMALS, & C., RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 73— K Division.— Grey gelding, Case No. 65, 22nd January last. MISCELLANEOUS. CUMBERLAND. JF. U.— Cockermouth ( GWNTY).— Informa- tion is desired as to the whereabouts of JAMES KENNEDY, who is required as the principal witness in a charge of bigamy, age about 45, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark. / A coal miner or labourer. Information to. Supt. Graham, Cockermouth. 6 FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 1904. APPREHENSIONS. lb.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office. — GEORGE NUGENT, Office No. 2578- 97, Tabular Form, 5th February last, and current List of Apprehensions. 76.— Metropolitan Police District, C Division.— ALFRED R. CLARKE, Case No. 3, 6th November last. Indentical with Expiree ALFRED CLARKE, Office No. 2782- 01. 77.— Metropolitan Police District, N Division.— FRANCES LAMBE, Case No. 31,18th ult. 78— Metropolitan Police District, N Division.— JOHN ELLIOTT, Case No. 4, 12th February last. 79. — Denbighshire, Denbigh ( County).— THOMAS JAMES BUSHELL, Case No., 11, 25th ult. 80. — Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Borough).— FREDERICK ATTFIELD, Case No. 29, 21th December, 1903. 81— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Licence- holder CHARLES WHALLEY, Office No. 757- 00, Case No. 25, 19th February last, and sentenced 5th inst., to 3 months hard labour for frequenting, as WARREN HARVEY. 82. — Monmouthshire Ne wp ort ( Borough).— Licence- holder GEORGE ADAMS, Office No. 56- 01, Case No. 25, 22nd January last. ( See current Tabular Form of apprehensions). M— Norfolk, Walsingham ( County). — SIDNEY ROBERT HILL, Case No. 21,1st inst. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. LANCASHIRE. U— Ormskirk ( County).— For stealing a silver cigarette case, 3 in. by 2i in., chased back and front, " Presented to Stanley Mewburn Brown, M. B., by the Nurses of the Salford Royal Hospital, April, 1895" — ALICE MATHEWS, age 30, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, mole centre of forehead, boil mark left wrist; dress, dark grey mixture i coat, collar with pointed ends at front, plain black dress, light grey tam- o'- shanter, black swede gloves. She calls at the houses of medical men during their absence, makes a pretence to be shewn into consulting- room, shortly after- wards leaves stating she cannot wait longer, it is found that some article has been stolen. Sentenced at Preston Quarter Sessions, lst February, 1903, to 3 months imprisonment for a similar offence at Preston. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jervis, Ormskirk. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 85.— Leeds ( County).— For failing to report - Licence- holder JOHN LIMBERT, alias JOHN EDWARD LIMBERT and JOHN DODSWORTH, Office No. 2978- 98, age 32, height 5 ft. 8j in., com- plexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, cut scar back left hand, scar outer angle right eye. A clerk or clothiers' traveller; native of Crossgates, near Leeds. Sentenced at Leed « City Sessions, 16th October, 1901, to 3 years penal servitude for lar- ceny. Licenced 10th February, 1904. b 412. Information to Supt. Wright, County Police Office, Leeds. PROPERTY STOLEN. LANCASHIRE. 86.— Ormskirk ( County). — 5th inst., at Birkdale, a £ 5 Bank of England note, No. 65282, dated Liverpool, 8th September, 1903; 1 small green crocodile leather cigarette case, lined fawn colour material ; 1 box containing 100 Intimidad cigars ; about Is. 6d. worth of Id. and £ d. stamps, and about £ 6. Information to Supt. Jervis, Ormskirk. JERSEY. 87.— St. Holier.— lst inst., at Noirmont, St. Brelades, the body of A MAN, age about 30, length 6 ft., slight built, hair brown, slight hands, long fingers, 2 teeth stopped with gold ; dress, dark grey tweed overcoat " B. C. & Co., Limited, Lon- don " " Domine Deirge Nos" on tab, blue serge suit, vest double breasted, " W. Waycott & Sons, Devonport" on trouser buttons, striped cotton shirt, maker F. C. Bayley, 34 & 53 Strand, grey woollen vests and pants, makers John Fox & Co., 137 High Holborn, 4 fold Fitzwilliam collar, 2J by 15^, maker F. C. Bayler, brown cap, maker F. C. Bayley, Broad Street House, City, lace boots, makers " Munfield & Son, Grande Prix, Paris, 1900" on tab, " 1068, 831 and 2908" stamped inside. Supposed the body of an Englishman who arrived at St. Aubins, 29th January last, a revolver of American make, marked " Hannington and Richardson Arms Company, Worcester, Mass., U. S. A." was found in right hand. He left at a hotel a new brown Gladstone bag containing a quantity of wearing apparel, a gold or gilt hunter watch, No. 154129, 2 £ 5 Bank of England notes, £ 79971 endorsed " Royal Patriotic Fund Corporation," 21.1.04, £, 12748, endorsed " G. F. G. Pass" ; 1 purse containing £ 5 ; 1 pair opera glasses ; 1 black bowler hat, size 6£, " The Plastic " marked thereon. Information to the Chief of the Police, rwn Hall, Jersey. MISSING. 88.— Since 2nd March— WILLIAM GILLETT, age 46, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion tiorid, hair brown, eyes grey, birth mark on one wrist; dress, navy blue jacket suit, long pilot cloth over- coat, cream colour neckerchief, check cap, lace boots, No. " 777 " on pants. Is a pensioner from the 3rd Battalion Somerset Light Infantry. Very depressed. Information to Chief Constable Mic'gley, Col- chester. 89.— Since 24th ult., from Greenock— THOMAS MACAULAY, age about 15, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair light, eyes grey; dress, check knicker suit, light check overcoat, buttons close to neck, dark blue cap with " Greenock Higher Grade" badge. He left his | home to evade going to school, and had in hia possession sufficient money to maintain him for several weeks, may stay at a Temperance Hotel. Information to Chief Constable Angus, Greenock. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending March 31st, 1904, with the results, etc. Reference to H. C. Register. NAME. Fiesh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Result. Date and Place. Name and Division of Officer. Page 291- 03 Page 115- 03 Page 239- 03 Page Page 64- 03 72- 04 Page 65- 04 Page 14- 04 Page 196- 03 Page 11- 04 Page 134- 03 Page 57- 04 ADAMS, GEORGE BUNDACH, BKRTHA BROWNING, HENRY CUTHBERT, THOMAS DONOVAN, DANIEL DUNN, SAMUEL FERRIS, JAMES FEWINS, GEORGE HOLMES, WILLIAM JACKSON, GEORGE JACOBS, LOUIS JENNY, JAMES JONES, CATHERINE LEVY, EDWARD MALONE, MICHAEL NUGENT, GEORGE O'SHEA, JEREMIAH PHILLIPS, GEORGE A. SETCHF1ELD. ALFRED F. SMITH, THOMAS fHOMAS, WILLIAM Highway robbery i JACK BROWN Manslaughter ' Same Name ( procuring abortion) Larceny ( goods ! HENRY BRENNAN exposed) | P. of C. Act | Same Name P. of C. Act P. of C. Act Shopbreaking Shopbreaking ( breaking window) P. of C. Act Assault SUS. ,:'. « > 1 Larceny ( from c. i' •) Larceny ( sho, ) j Obstruction ( st reet betting) , Wilful damage Frequenting ( hotels) Begging JOHN SULLIVAN Same Name JAMES HORRIGAN Same Name Same Name EDWARD COLLINS LEWIS JACOBS JAMES LESLIE I CATHERINE McSWEENEY Same Name I j HENRY MARR FREDERICK HANSON j Same Name CHARLES BROOKS Larceny ( tailway station) | Obtaining money Same Name by false pre- j t ences ( 4 cases) j Wareliousebreakng; LOUIS CHARLTON Assault THOMPSON, GEORGE I Unlawful possession ( lead piping) TITTMOUSE, P. of C. Act WILLIAM ( attd. larceny) Same Name JAMES JONES WILLIAM COOK 5 yrs p. s. and 5 yrs supn. 7 years p. s. 3 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 11 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 2 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 2 months h. l. 3 months h. l. £ 5 or 1 month 22s. 6d. or 14 days 3 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 12 months b. l. 5 years p. s. 6 months h. l. 2 months h. l. 2 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 22nd Mar., C. C. Ct. 25th Mar., C. C. Ct, 21st Mar., Woolwich P. Ct. 26th Mar., Thames P. Ct. 26th Mar., Thames P. Ct. 26th Mar., N. L. P. Ct. 23rd Mar., C. C. Ct. 22nd Mar., N. L. Sess. 30th Mar., Bow St. P. Ct. 29th Mar., Bow St. P. Ct. 30th Mar., Guildhall P. Ct. 23rd Mar., W. L. P. Ct. 28th Mar., Lambeth P. Ct. 25th Mar., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 18th Mar., Westminster P. Ct. 26th Mar., Bow St. P. Ct. 29th Mar., Greenwich P. Ct. 22nd Mar., N. L. Sess. 24th Mar., N. L. Sess. 22nd Mar., C. C. Ct. 26th Mai., Greenwich P. Ct. 30th Mar., Lambeth P. Ct. 28th Mar.. Marlborough St. P. C. Wise, 357H ; also P. C. Haynes 63H. P. S. Clarke, C. I. D., C ; also P. S. Hodg- son, C. I. D., G. P. C. Howlett, 29RR ; also P. S. Hoi- ford, C. I. D.. P. P. C. Milson, 429K ; also P. C. Campkia C. I. D., K. P. C. Wood, 666K ; also P. C. Mercy 187K. P. C. Ansel 1, 279J ; also P. S. Rosen- treter, C. I. D., J. P. C. Ashford, 207H ; also P. C. Rice. 411D. P. C. Harvey, 250E ; also P. C. Barr, C. I. D.. E. P. C. Hill, 177E ; also P. C. Chandler, 306L. Det. P. S. Stewart, City. P. C. Mead, 124F ; also P. C. Hambrook, C. I. D., F. P. C. Austin, 323M : P. S. Neil, C. I. D., M. P. C. Hawkins, 108C. P. C. Edge, 169B ; also P. C. Tanner, C. I. D.. B. P. S. Tappenden, C. I. Di, A : also Local Insp. Scott, V. I P. C. Ebeary, C. I. D., 1' ; also P. C. Prior, 115R. P. C. Dring, 203Y ; also P. C. Hender- 1 son, 545A. Insp. Smale, and P. S. Cunningham, C. I. D., C. O. P. S. Ward, 75 City. I'. S. Thornell, C. I. D., M : also P. C. Bishop, C. I. D., M. P. C. Gunner. 303L : also P. C. Rix, 253L. P. S. Dixon, 27C ; also P. C. Sharp,- C. I. D., C. LONDON . PKIKTBD FOB HIS MAJBSTT'S STATIONKEI OFHOK BY 1. J. KELIHBB A Co., LIMITED, » , VICTOBIA STBBET, S. W.; 33, KINO WLLIJAM STBKET, B. C.; AWD MABSHAISKA WORM. S. B. 59631