I GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1904. VOL. XXI., No. 2158. EGUL 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZMTTB, NEW SCOTLAND YAED, LONDON, S. W. B. Particular* concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. I. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 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 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. 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. TIONS. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and as far as practicable they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted on payment; and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN ROUGE DISTRICT 1.— Convict Supervision Office. - Licence- holder CHARLES HART BURLEIGH, Office No. 854- 03, Case No. 1, 7th August, 1903. Not now wanted. 2.— E Division.— For embezzling £ 1 7s. 9d.— MARTIN RYAN, an Irishman, age 43, height 5 ft. 11| in., complexion ruddy, hair black, eyes dark, scar centre of forehead, addicted to drink, of military appearance ; dress, black coat and trousers, blue cap, lace boots. Warrant issued. 3 ,— E Division .— For stealing ( bailee) £ 2 10s., 19th ult.— ALFRED WORMS,, age 19, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, slightly bow legged, takes long steps; dress, brown suit, cap, and boots. A native of Clerkenwell, London. Warrant issued. 4.— jN Divisionm— For assault and stealing a gold English lever watch, No. 15738, engine turned case, bow worn very thin; and portion of a gold curb chain — A MAN, age about 50, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion, hair and whiskers ( about a week's growth) dark ( turn- ing grey), of delicate appearance; wearing old clothing, carried a stick. Had with him a dog, white with black spots, cross between an otter hound and fox terrier. 5.— R Division. — For stealing ( bailee), 12th ult., a chestnut mare pony, 13 hands ; a set of brass mounted harness ; and a black dog- cart, picked out yellow, 2 cushions, whip, nosebag and fibre mat— WALTER JAMES BISHOP, age 31, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fair, hair dark, eyes grey, stoops slightly ; dress, navy blue serge suit, white straw hat with red and green band, lace boots. Warrant issued. 6.—. s lii vision.— For stealing £ 10— CEORGE DUNN, age 23, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion pale, hair ginger, eyes ( weak) grey, left thumb deformed; dress, dark grey suit and cap. A journeyman baker ; native of Yarmouth. 7.— S Division.— For stealing, between 25th and 29th ult., a cigar box containing £ 15 in silver coin ( William and George); 1 gold pin, set diamond, can be used as a stud; 1 diamond stud, gold setting; 1 fancy hair brush, silver back; 1 ivory card case, carved figures thereon; 1 pic- ture on ivory, ormolu all round, sea scene one side. Italian figures the other; 1 large brown hand bag; 1 brown portmanteau, " A. W." thereon; 1 dress suit; 1 black frock coat; 1 khaki jacket; 4 vests; ( 1 light grey; 1 black, blue spots; 2 white silk dress); 19 shirts ( 15 white, 4 blue, " E. W. H." on collar); 18 linen collars; 4 pairs dark striped trousers; 1 silk hat; 24 ties, various; 12 handkerchiefs, " E " thereon; 4 suits pink silk pyjamas; 3 silk vests; 3 do. pants; 8 pairs socks; 1 light grey and black mixture overcoat— OSCAR PORNSHAFT, alias ARTHUR VON SCHICKH and FRITZ ARENT, age 19. height 5 ft. 8 or 9 iu., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes brown; dress ( supposed)., frock coat, light grey vest, dark striped trousers, silk hat. A native of Munich, Bavaria. 8.— T Division.— For stealing £ 19 2s. 10d., monies of the Postmaster- General— THOMAS EDWARD THACKER, age 26, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache sandy, eyes hazel, growth in front of right ear, of smart appearance; dress, blue serge jacket suit, light tie, black bowler hat, tan colour lace boots. An Army Reservist of the 2nd Dorset Regiment. Native of Hounslow. May seek employment as a milkman or baker's assistant. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 9.— For uttering, 29th ult.. at moneychangers, a number of forged 100 lire Banco di Napoli notes — TWO MEN, ( lst, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 iu., complexion sallow, thin face, hair, slight moustache, and pointed beard ( brushed forward) light, spoke Italian and broken English; dress, black morning coat, light trousers, straw hat. 2nd, age 50, height 5 ft. 8 in., moustache and sup- posed side whiskers grey, spoke French with Italian accent; well dressed. On the forged notes the word meaning " Cashier " is spelt " Cassiepe " instead of Cassiere,, the " t" in the words " Decreti Ministeriale " is not crossed on the forged notes; in the name of the printers " Bradbury, Wilkinson A; Co.," at the bottom of the forged notes, the "& " is upside down, and alterations in some of the cipher letters, and additions to the numbers have apparently been made on some with a pen. They may endeavour to utter more of the notes at money changers in London and the provinces. Information to Supt. Stark, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. A YRS HI RE. 10.— Saltcoats ( County).— For stealing, 20tli July last, a horse, harness and lorry ( re- covered)— WALTER HEBSON, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., square shoulders, long face, hair dark brown, clean shaved, well educated; dress, slate colour jacket suit, spotted muffler, grey cap, usually wears leggings. A vanman or hawker; native of Leeds. Frequents the South of Scotland and North of England. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Ayrshire, Ayr. CHESHIRE. £ 1 REWARD. 11.— Macclesfield ( Borough).— For leav- ing his wife and family chargeable to the Common Fund of the Macclesfield Poor Law Union — JAMES EDWARDS, age 27„ height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion light, hair and moustache brown. A labourer. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Macclesfield Union for such information as will lead to the arrest of Edwards. Information to Chief Constable Berry, Maccles- field. DENBIGHSHIRE. 12. — Llanrwst ( uounty).— For deserting his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Llanrwst Union.— JOHN THOMAS HUGHES, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue, teeth rather prominent and irregular. A clogger; native of Carnarvon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Roberts, Llanrwst. DERBYSHIRE. 13— Derby ( Borough).— For stealing £ 14— PETER DAWSON, age about 45, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion dark, clean shaved, woman tat- tooed on one forearm, woman's head on other; dress, dark mixture coat, dark brown vest with red spots, brass buttons, tight fitting trousers, coloured neckerchief, grey cap with red stripes, brown boots. A groom. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Haywood, Chief Con- stable, Derby. DEVONSHIRE. 14.— Torquay ( County). — For obtaining money by false pretences at Paignton, 14th July last— JOSEPH McCOY, age 3 » , height 5 ft. 8| in., stout build, complexion fresh, full round fa ce, hair light brown, moustache sandy, may now be clean shaved, large head and feet, eyes blue, short sighted; dress, black or blue- black suit, lounge coat, old red tie, white straw hat with black band, makers " Perkins Bros." inside, blucher boots. A pugilist, conjurer and heavy weight lifter, frequents fairs and low public houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Roberts, Torquay. DORSETSHIRE. 15.— Shaftesbury ( County).— For failing to appear to a summons at Petty Sessions, 16th ult., for an offence under the Poaching Preven- tion Act— SAMUEL GEORGE ALFORD, age about 32, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, moustache and eyes brown; usually wears brown jacket and vest, brown breeches or brown trousers, brown cap, may be wearing long tight fitting overcoat. A fish hawker; native of Cam. Supposed accompanied by A MAN age about 40, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh,' hair ( cut short) light brown, clean shaved, eyes supposed brown, oval face, high cheek bones; dress, old brown jacket and vest, light brown or 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER ti, 1 9 0 4 . APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued j- cord trousers, blue muffler, brown cap. May have with them 3 lurcher dogs ( 1 black). Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Dennett, Shaftesbury. ESSEX. 16.— Brentv/ OOd ( County).— For stealing a deed box, containing Government books ( recovered) ; a paying- in book on the London & County Bank, Brentwood Branch ; and £ 1— A MAN, age 24, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes ( crossed) brown, female tattooed on one arm ; dress, drab jacket suit and cap. A native of Stroud. Gloucester- shire. Information to Supt. Marden, Brentwood. HAMPSHIRE. 17. — Aldershot ( bounty). — 27th ult., a safety bicycle, No. 93878, maker Hudson, Birming- ham, pneumatic tyres, dropped handle bars, plated rims, rubber pedals,, Bowden brake back wheel, brown leather tool bag, containing oil can, at- tached ; 1 silver watch, " Kendal and Dent" en- graved inside of outer case, minute hand missing, double silver Albert attached; 1 silver Geneva watch, dial cracked, small silver chain, threepenny piece, dated 1883, attached; 1 lady's silver watch, plain case, " Bennett " engraved inside, and metal chain attached— FRANK BUCKTIIORPE, age 19, height 5 ft. 4| in., complexion fresh, hair ginger, eyes brown, heart and anchor left forearm, heart and dot right forearm; dress, khaki uniform. A bandsman; is an absentee from the lst East Surrey Regiment. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 18.— Fareham ( County).— For stealing a bicycle ( recovered)— HARRY TALBOT, age 23 or 24, height 5 ft. 7 iD., complexion fresh, hair dark, clean shaved, " Harry Talbot" tattooed on one arm; dress, grey suit, light cap, may be wearing cord trousers. A labourer ; native of Locks Heath. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. HERTFORDSHIRE. 19.- Bishops Stortford ( County)— For embezzlement at Sawbridgeworth— CHARLES ROBERT TOWNSEND, age about 32. height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, carries his head erect, very talkative; dress, dark grey striped suit, grey striped bow tie, white straw hat with light colour band, brown boots. An out- fitters' assistant and traveller. Is fond of billiards. Stated he had served in the Yeomanry. Had with him a bicycle. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Martin, Bishops Stortf< rd. 20,— Hitchitl ( County).— For Mealing, 24- h ult., at Walton, a bicycle ( recoveied)— FRED- ERICK WILSON, age k'S, height 5 ft. 5 or t5 in , slight build, complexion fair, hair light, ey « s ( supposed) blue ; dress, dark jacket suit, with light stripes ( new), hard felt hat. A groom. Is supposed to have gone to the Channel Islands. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Herts, Ilitchin. ISLE OF ELY. 21.— March ( County\— For obtaining food, lodgings, and cigars by false pretences at a tem- perance hotel, 28th ult.— FREDERICK THOMP SON, age 22, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion pale, hair light brown ( cut short), slight moustache; dress, black jacket and vest, dark trousers with light stripes, white composition collar and front, black tie, black cap, light box- calf boots. He represented that he was a detective of Rotherham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Nixon, March. KENT. 22.— Canterbury ( City).— For larceny— EDWARD CHARLES COOMBER. age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache ( waxed at ends) light, eyes blue, several moles on back, bick of right arm and left groin; dress, dark navy blue jacket suit, black bowler bat. A sergeant of the E- n- t Kent Regiment; native of Brighton. Absconded 28th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farmery Canterbury. 23 — Maidstone ( Borough).— For leaving his two children chargeable to the Common Fund of the Maidstone Union— JOSEPH ARNOLD, age 55, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, mous- tache grey, eyes blue, addicted to drink; dress, black jacket and trousers, blue cap with shiny peak. A labourer. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Maidstone. LANCASHIRE, '. i — Bury ( County).— For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences — Expiree JOSEPH MORRIS, alias GEORGE MORTON and J. WATSON, Office No. 174- 97, age 45, height 5 ft. 4£ in., com- plexion fresh, hair and heavy moustache brown, eyes blue, small scar centre of forehead and back of neck; wearing dark overcoat, black billycock hat, brown leather leggings. A canvasser; native of Withnell, near Chorley. Represented he was the son of a local photographer, obtained orders for enlarging photography, and received payment advance. Has been convicted of similar offences. Sentenced at Blackburn Sessions, 17th October, 1902, to 12 months hard labour for false pretences. Liberated on remission, 2nd September, 1903. 1881. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Noblett, Bury. 25.— Liverpool ( City). — For failing to report— Licence- holder GEORGE HOWE, alias PERCY G. GLYNN, GEORGE MYERS, PERCY MAPLETON, and SERGEANT G. GLYNN, Office No. 2174- 98, age 41, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, sailor, flag and barrel tattooed on left forearm, scar on both eyebrows, right elbow deformed, bridge of nose broken. Sentenced at Shrewsbury, Salop County Sessions, lGth October, 1900, to 5 years penal servitude for stealing a bicycle and receiving. Licenced ICth July last. U a 4' 3. Licence- holder PATRICK HUDSON, alias SAMUEL HUDSON, Office No. 732- 02, age 40, height 5 ft. 7J in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar bridge of nose, long scar right 6ide of nose, burn mark left side of cheek, large scar corner left shoulder . blade. Sen- tenced at Liverpool Assizes, 29th April, 1902, to 3 years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced Gth ult. C 196. To be dealt with where found. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Depaitment, Liverpool. NO TTING HA Ml S Hi RE. 2 .— Nottingham ( City).— For stealing be- tween 3rd and 10th ult., a silver Geneva watch, No. 56778, " Ford Galloway, Birmingham" on nial ( worn); 1 pair patent golosh boots, size 7, pointed toes ; 1 pair button glace kid boots, size 7, pointed toes ; 1 pair olack cycling shoes, size 7, narrow toes, strap fastening ; 1 pair lady's patent leather shoes, size 4, with toe caps ( all the boots and shoes are new) ; 1 new safety bicycle, 26 in. frame, enamelled olive green, mudguards to match, slightly bent handle bar, free wheel, Bow- den brake back, rim brake front wheel, " Cripps & Co., Nottingham" on transfer, " No. 884" stamped on one of the jaws where the back wheel tits in ; 1 ' Bee& ton Humber " road racer bicycle, dropped handle bar, free wheel, cross frame, Bow len brake back wheel, Westwood rims with crimson band, Dunlop open side tyres, rat trap pedals ; 1 lady's bicycle, Little John " transfer, raised handle bar, " No. 169" in centre of handle bar, leather gear case ; 1 safety bicycle " Singer Model- de- Luxe," 26 in. frame, black enamelled gold lines, Dunlop tyre?, long flat handle bar, rub- ber pedals, free wheel, 3 brakes ( rim brake of front wheel clicks loudly when rnnniDg)— GEORiiE S YATES, alias ERNEST WEBSTER, PERCY SMITH SON, STEVENS, BROAD, and MORRIS, age about 3', height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light brown, reserve! manner ; dres.*, dark suit, black hard felt hat. He took lodgings in name of Ern? 6t Webster, advertised several articles for sale through tbe Exchange <£• Mart, and obtained Post Office Money Orders in payment, but failed to forward the goods. He then wrote to various tradesmen, ordered goods to be sent to Parcels Offices at different railway stations till called for and enclosed the above mentioned money orders On the money orders being presented for pay- ment the tradesmen were informed that they were not payable to them, also that they had been stopped. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Guildhall Nottingham. farm or mason's labourer. A native of Pembroke shire. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Haverford- west Castle. SOMERSE TSHIRE. 28. - - Bath ( City). — For stealing £ 3, 23rd ult.— FRANK BRITTEN, alias SMITH, age 22, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, hair dark, slight moustache light, Queen's head, shamrock, rose, thistle, and woman tattooed on right arm, woman and supposed a harp on left arm; dress, brown green suit, dark blue tie, black and grey cap, lace boots, wearing South African War medal with two or three bars. May seek employment as an electric tram driver. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bath. S TA FFOROSHIRE. 29.— B(/ rsiem ( County).— For stealing, at Wolstanton, 18th ult., a bicycle ( recovered) — FREDERICK AD vMS, alias POVEY, CLAUDE ROBERTS, and GEORGE EVANS, age 29, height 5 ft. 7- j- in., complexion iresb, liair brown ; dress, dark coat and vesr, dark grey trousers, black hard hat, brown boots. Stated he was a gamier of the Royal Aitillery on furlough. ( See Case No. 29, 19th ult.). Warrant issued. 30.— ISsJB'sism { County).— For failing to appear at But> iem Petty Sessions, charged with being drunk and disorderly— GEORGE BENT- LEY, - cge 28, In ight 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes grey ; dress, grey coaf, and vest wiih raised seauas, brown cord trousers, cap with peak, lace bjots. A scissors grinder ; native of Burslem. lie frequents fairs, may be found at boxing booths. Is also wanted fur stealing ferrets. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hill, Burslem. 31. — Longton ( County). — For stealing ( bailee), 18tli ult., at Fenton, a safety bicycle— JEORGE ROGERS, age 20, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, slight moustache, eyes bine ; dress, navy blue suit, dark tie, white hat. An engineer's apprentice ; native of Feoton. Warrant issued. 32. — Longtosi ( County'. — For failing to appear to a summons for p; n offence under the Poaching Prevention Act, at Trentham, 20th ult. FRANK WRIGHT, alias DRAYCOTT, age 38, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, blue pilot coat and vest, brown cord trousers, red neckerchief, plaid cap, heavy lace boots. A labourer; native of Longton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. 33 - West tiromwiah ( Cuanti/).— For stealing engine brasses— WALTER BAGGOTT, age 22, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, boil on left cheek; dress, blue serge jacket ( double shoulders), dark vest, grey striped trousers, dark grey motor can, lace boots. A fitter; native of Dudley. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Whitehurst, West Bromwich. 34.— Wolverhampton ( Borough).— For stealing, 17th ult., a cow ( recovered) — BEN- JAMIN SMITH, alias HENRY WRIGHT, age 38, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh,, hair dark brown, eyes brown, cut scar left eyebrow, back of right hand near thumb, two blue dots left wrist; dress, grey jacket, cord trousers and vest, plaid scarf and cap, lace boots. A butcher; native of Stourbridge. May be found in company of drovers at cattle markets and fairs. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Burnett, Chief Con- stable, Wolverhampton. PEMBROKESHIRE. 27 — Haverfordwest Castle ( County) — For non- payment of maintenance arrears— WILLIAM EVANS, age 34, height 5 ft. in. complexion fair, hair ( curly) and moustache light brown, eyes blue, freckles on face and hands addicted to drink. May saek employment as SUSSEX ( East). 35. — Hailsham ( County). — For stealing, 24th ult., a " Atlas" hand sewing machine; 2 counterpanes ; 2 pairs blankets ; 2 pairs of sheets, and 2 pairs of curtains— ELLEN HUDSON FINCH, age 38, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes dark ; dress, black skirt and bodice with white silk front, black hat, lace boots. A native of Eastbourne. Had in her possession a brown tin box, a canvas covered box, and 2 packing cases. She left Eastbourne, 24th ult., accompanied by her Daughter, age 13, and a Man, age 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion sallow, slight moustache light, eyes light, disfigurement of upper lip ; dress, black suit, hard felt hat, lace boots. A dealer and labourer. Had with him a long camphor wood travelling chest. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Willard, Hailsham. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1904. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT M.— Convict Supervision Office. — For larceny ( dwelling) EDWARD CHRIST- ENSEN, alias ALEXANDER VON DER HAYDEN RUHLAND and VON DER HURST, Office No. S33384, age 25, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey, wears pince- nez, small scar centre of forehead; usually well dressed. A German. He calls at the private residences of professional men at times other than their consulting hours, and in their absence makes an excuse to write a note, is per- mitted to use the reception room for that purpose, and on being left alone steals any easily concealed article of value, which he disposes of at local pawnbrokers. Sentenced at Central Criminal Court, 9th February, 1903, to 18 months hard labour for larceny ( dwelling). Liberated on re- mission, 10th May, 1904. 12727. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. KENT. 37 — Chatham ( County). — For bigamy — HENRY ARTHUR BLANN, alias HENRY ARTHUR SMI I II BLANN, age 31, height 0 ft. 2 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes grey, 3 moles left cheek, birthmark and scar back o\ right hand, of smart appearance; wearing blue pilot overcoat with velvet collar, navy blue serge jacket, white tie with red stripes, black soft felt hat, light lace boots; a tram- car motor man. Native of Beeding, Sussex. Has served in the Royal Marine Artillery. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sargent, Chatham. dark tweed sait ( vest double- breasted), hard fell hat, brown boots. Milk carriers and stablemen ; natives of Hove. Absconded 20th ult. Warrants issued. 39.— Hove ( Borough).— For leaving their families chargeable to the Common Fund of the Steyning Union- THOMAS MISKIN, age 49, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair ( bald on top) grey, whiskers and moustache turning grey, eyes blue, mark on right ear, prominent nose; dress, probably check suit. A painter or moulder.— JOHN PETERS, age 36, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, com- plexion fair, hair light brown. A painter; was formerly employed bv the Bermondsey Ragged School Mission. — JOHN WAITE, age 38, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, com- plexion fair, hair light brown, slight moustache light, eyes blue, rather Hat feet; dress, pepper and salt colour jacket and vest, white cord trousers, black cotton wrapper, light grey Alpine hat. A navvy. May be found employed on the railway in neighbourhood of Horley. Warrants issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued) — SUSSEX ( East). '. iS.— Hove ( Borough).— For embezzlement— PERCY BURDEN, age 18, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair dark ; dress, dark blue serge suit cap, brown bootp.— GEORGE VO CE, age 19, height abont 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, com- plexion fair, hair light, eyes grey, woman tattooed left forearm, various marks right arm, leaf on one hand, abscess mark left side of neck; dress, WORCES TERSHIRE. 40.— Bromsgrove ( County).— For steal- ing a pair of flesh colour woollen pants, nearly new, and 10s.— A MAN, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, spoke with London accent; dress, light stable suit, dark tie, light cap, wore a Good Templar's recognition badge. Appearance of a groom. Information to Supt. Beal, Bromsgrove. 41.— Evesham ( County). — tor obtainii g £ 6 7s. by false pretences, 16th ult.— CHARLES WILLIAM ANDERSON, alias JAMES AINSLEY, DAVID DAVIDSON, and JAMES WHIT WORTH, age about 47, height about 5 ft. 2\ in., complexion fresh, hair black, stubby mous- tache dark, eyes blue, small scar right cheek; dress, light slate colour suit, dark tie, white straw hat, with black band. A steeple- jack. Native of Kil- marnock. ( See Case No. 29, 26th ult.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cope, Evesham. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). ± 2.— Withernsea ( County).— For leaving his four children chargeable to the Patrington Uniotfc— ARTHUR BEADLE, age 34, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache and side whiskers light brown, burn scar right side of neck. A farm labourer; native of Thorngum- bald. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. East, Witherusea. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 43.— Leeds ( County).— For escaping from Leeds Reformatory, Adel, 28 h ult., housebreaking and stealing a fine ribbed blue serge suit; I slate grey suit; 1 pair black trousers; 1 dark golf cap; 1 grey do.; 1 lady's gold watch chain, about 9 in. long, twisted pattern, tassels at end— FRANK SLATER, age 16, height about 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, anchor tattooed left forearm. A native of Bradford.— HARRY BAXTER, age 17, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair red, eyes grey. A native of Thorner, near Leedp. Has b en previously convicted of larceny, arson and house- breaking. Both are no doubt wearing some of the stolen clothing. Information to Sapt. Knight, Park Street, Leeds. 44. — Wakefield ( City). — For failing to report on discharge from H. M. Prison, Wakefield, 23rd ult.— Licence- holder GEORGE BRADBURY alias HENRY WATSON and HENRY BRAD- BURY, Office No. 1657- 03, age 51, height 5 ft. 4| in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top, turn- ing grey) dark brown, eyes blue, scar each eyebrow, right of forehead, and bridge of nose. A labourer; native of Manchester. Sentenced at Manchester Assizes, 9th July, 1898, to 7 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licenced 20th November, 1903. D Y 1366. To be dealt with where found. Information to Chief Constable Harris, City Police, Wakefield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 4"> — Bridgend ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for housebreaking — SIDNEY MARTIN, age 29, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, cut mark right side of forehead, 2 scars back of head. A native of Wednesbury, Staffs.— JOHN MASON, alias GEORGE GODSELL, GODSALL, JOHN WILSON, THOMAS, SAUNDERS, & c, age 28, height 5 ft. 1\ in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, palm tree and snake tattooed left fore arm, ring left middle finger. A tinman; native of Lambeth, London. Was sentenced at Central Criminal Court, 7th February, 1898, to 18 months imprisonment for arson, and at South London Sessions, 16th July, 1902, to 9 months for larceny, and supposed elsewhere. Information to Supt. Davis, Bridgend. HAMPSHIRE. 46.— Southampton ( Borough). — Com- mitted for trial at ensuing Quarter Sessions, charged with burglary- GEORGE SMITH, alias C \ RL SMIDT, age 212, height 5 ft. 6* in., hair ight brown, eyes grey, scar right eyebrow, 2 under left eye, 3 front left forefinger, 4 back 2nd joint right ring finger, 5 hack right little finger. A ship's steward ; native of Berlin. 47.— Southampton ( Borough). — Com- mitted for trial at ensuing Quarter Sessions, charged with stealing a clock— JAMES JONES alias JOHN JAM ES JONES, age 28, height 5 ft. 10£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, " G. B." tattooed left forearm. A labourer ; native of Dublin. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 48— Hereford ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, charged with breaking into a school and stealing a pair of scissors and a pencil case— THOMAS SIMS0N, alias SAMUEL GRIFFITHS, age 32, height 5 ft. 10 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, mole left side of body, faint blue dot back left wrist, scar ball left thumb and end of left middle finger, left little finger contracted; wearing black coat, blue overalls, grey cap. A fitter; native of Wtexham. Sentenced at Derby Quarter Sessions, 6th January last, to 3 months imprisonment for larceny. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Cope, Hereford. KENT. v .- West Mailing [ County). — Com- mitted for trial at next West Kent Quarter Sessions for housebreaking— JOSEPH HEVVS0N, age 41, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes hazel, small scar right eyebrow, both cheeks, left eye, 2 on right wri^ t; dres3, grey jacket with large hip pockets, blue serge vest, grey trousers, blue and white tip, soft felt hat, old buff boots. A hawker.— WILLIAM THOMP- SON, age 42, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1904. PERSONS IN CUSTODY ( continuedj— sallow, hair dark brown, eyes light blue, scars both eyebrows, over left eye, large abscess scar left side of neck ; dress, black jacket, blue serge vest and trousers, brown tweed cap, blue and white tie, blucher boots. A tinker.— GEORGINA EVANS, age 40, height 4 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, eyes ( cataract left) brown ; dress, short grey jacket, purple bodice trimmed black braid and beads, ulack dress, white str w hat trimmed light blue, lace shoes. Information to Supt. Hoare, West Mailing. SUSSEX ( East). 50— Hastings ( Borough)— Committed for trial at next Borough Quarter Sessions for an indecent assault on a female— HENRY ALFRED ELLIS, age 47, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey), whiskers and moustache brown, eyes blue; bress, brown coat and vest, brown mixture trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A sewing machine repairer; native of Rye. 51.-- Hastings ( Borough).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, for wilful damage— THOMAs BOYLAN, age 20, height 5 ft. in., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes brown, speaks with northern accent, large burn scar right side of face, right fore and upper arm, head and bust of woman tattooed left fore- arm ; drees, blue serge jacket, 1 grey tweed vest, 1 black tweed do., dark blue trousers, white muffler, grey cap, old lace boots. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. PROPERTY STOLEN. BEDFORDSHIRE. 52.— Bedford ( Borough). — 15th ult., a " Meteor Rover" safety bicycle, 24 in. frame, black enamelled, free wheel, flat handle bars, shield with " Meteor Rover" thereon on front part of frame, Dunlop tyres, " Dunlop tyre" marked all round back one, rubber pedals, two hand brakes, " Silver King of the Road " lamp, bell and pump attached. Information to Chief Constable Thody, Bedford. DEVONSHIRE. 53.— Torquay ( County). — 13th ult., at Paignton, a gold watch, about 100 years old, weight about 8 ozs., " J. Souther" engraved on inside of case, white dial, gold hands and gold seconds hand, No. 7789, maker " Barrand," London; and a gold curb chain, bar in centre, with a silver embossed sovereign purse 1 in. in diameter, containing two sovereigns, attached. Information to Snpt Roberts, Torquay. HAMPSHIRE. 54,— Bournemouth ( County).— Between 4th and 2(> th ult., 2 gold flexible bracelets, antique, elastic running through, each set large red stone, supposed garnet; 2 do., each set amber coloured stone ; 1 long antique gold watch chain, short links, rather heavy ; 1 fawn colour woollen plaid shawl, with fringe ; 1 white blanket. Information to Acting Supt. White, Bourne- mouth. HEREFORDSHIRE. 55. — Hereford ( County). — 24th ult., by housebreaking at Lyde, a white nightdrass ; 1 do. bed sheet; 1 do. vest ; 4 black silk neckerchiefs ; 1 blue and white plaid do.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair ( curl on forehead) and moustache light sandy ; dress, dark coat, dark grey trousers, grey cap, wore ring on left little finger. A tramp. 29th ult., by housebreaking at Shelwick, a silver Albert, long links, silver key and seal attached; 1 old metal keyless watch, ring broken ; 1 old metal Geneva watch ; and 10s. Information to Supt. Cope, Hereford. HERTFORDSHIRE. 56.— St. Alban's ( County).- 24th ult., by housebreaking, at Harpenden, a lady's silver watch, mainspring broken, maker l3ent, No. 3380 ; 1 ladj's silver chain, broad links ; 1 lady's lft ct. gold ring, set 1 red and 2 white stones ; 1 old verge watch, rim and glass missing ; 1 leather ink case. Information to Supt. Hassell, County Police Offce, St. Alban's. KENT. bl.— Chatham ( County).— 24th or 25th ult., by burglary at Shorne, a presentation medal" Lord Hugh M. F. Hussey" thereon ; 1 round silver puff box ; 1 scent bottle, gold top, red carbuncle thereon ; 1 double scent bottle, silver top, chased, " M L M S" thereon; 1 silver link dog collar, about 14 in. long, 2 in. wide ; 1 crucifix, mother- o'- pearl with ivory balls at end of cross ; 2 velvet wristlets with enamelled clasps on copper ; 1 black velvet bag, silver mounted with initials " IMS"; 1 gold pedometer, glass broken; 1 gold bracelet, snake jointed pearls on head ; 1 gold cross, opens at end ; 2 old 5s. pieces ; 1 silver christening cup with 2 handles, " E. J. H. 19t 2 " and " God Save the King" stamped thereon ; 1 rosewood work box, gold fittings, containing 1 pair scissors ( broken); 1 chatelaine with filigree open needle case, about 3 in. long; 1 silver telescope ; 1 peg top pencil; 1 large round silver tablet with lion and unicorn thereon ; 1 small silver pig ; 1 6mall square memo tablet, chased ivy leaves; 1 Indian gold ornament, egg shape, studded pearls and turquoise; and a silver bracelets. Information to Supt. Sargent, Chatham. 58.— West Mailing ( County).— 29th ult., by housebreaking at Wateringbury, 4 watches, viz.:— 1 lady's small keyless, imitation gold, plain face, long imitation gold chain attached; 1 old verge watch; 1 small silver watch, chased back; 1 keyless Waterbury watch; 1 silver curb pattern chain, with heart, 3d. piece, and 2 annas attached; 1 presentation facsimile Coronation spooa, hall marked; 1 silver bracelet; 1 pair silver earring^, shamrock pattern, 3 white stones in each; 1 Jubilee 6d.; 3 l^ d. pieces; 1 black jacket and vest; 1 pair light grey tweed trousers; 1 white silk handkerchief; 1 blue and white do.; and 46 farthings. Information to Supt. Hoare, West Mailing. 59.— Gravesend ( Borough).— 24th ult., a pneumatic bicycle, enamelled black, Palmer tyres on jointless plated rims, 72 gear, 7 in. cranks, com- bined free wheel, B. S. A. hub, Appleby £ in. roller chain, rat trap pedals, tip- up handle bars with cork grips, B. S. A. fittings throughout, Brooks's saddle with plated springs, hooter on handle bars, " W " on back of tool bag, " Pelham Cycle " trans- fer on back mudguard. Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Gravesend. steel, and copper, in form of coat- of- arms; 2 filigree gold cornelian pins ( old); 2 gold pins, 1J in. long; 1 gold pin, shape of fly, red body, pearl wings, 2 in. long; 1 dagger brooch, gold and mother- of pearls in sheath, 4 in. long, " Corsica Yandetta" there- ou; 1 gold brooch, two bars set with three garnets; 1 gold pearl and turquoise brooch, one gold clasp set with hair; 1 gold brooch shield, St. Bartholo- mew's Hospital coat- of- arms thereon ; 1 gold brooch, set with seed pearl and plait of hair ( old) ; 1 black jewel case lined with green silk; and other gold rings and brooches. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. WILTSHIRE. 63.— Chippenham ( County). — Between 3rd and 24th ult. by burglary, at Lacock, a gold pin, snake with diamond eyes, hinge, fastens with spring; 1 gold pencil case, 7 in. long, seal at top ; 1 silver match box, " T. P." thereon ; 1 silver watch ; 1 gold bangle ; 1 do. locket, oval, black enamel outside, containing grey hair ; 1 plain gold locket, broken, glass missing ; 1 do. with photograph of a girl; 1 small gold locket, he.\ rt shape ; 1 plain gold locket with raised buckle, grey hair in back ; 2 gold wedding rings ( I thin, 1 broad); 1 amethyst ring; 1 pearl and ruby ring; 1 gold ring, brown hair therein; 1 onyx bracelet, with silver chain ( stones about size of a shilling, joined by chain) ; 1 silver fruit knife ; 1 gold safety pin brooch ; 1 large gold brooch, pearl and ruby centre ; 1 small hair brush with 2 rows of pearls round ; 1 gold watch chain, 18 in. long ; 1 pearl necklace, 1 row, fastens with gold clasp ; 2 silver serviette rings ; 1 silver filigree pendant, on pin, shape of a da'sy, knob of gold in centre ; 1 silver vinaigrette case, book sh ipe. gold lined, sponge inside; 1 pair old fashioned gold ear- rings; 1 black enamelled brooch, oval, gold back, cluster of pearls in centre; 1 gold ring, set rubies and diamonds. 22nd ult., from a house in course of erection, a carpenter's side filister plane, " Z. Stanley " stamped thereon. Inf rmation to Supt. Daly, Chippenham. LANCASHIRE. 60.— Salford ( Borough). — Between 20th and 24th ult., by housebreaking, a black jacket and vest with a faint white stripe, black bone buttons and black Italian lining, much worn; 5 silver teaspoons, monogram " M. B." stamped on front of handle, crown, " K.," lion, and " H. B. ' stamped on back; 12 knives, white handles, new; 12 forks, do.; 1 silver curb pattern Albert; 1 lady's jet chaiu; 1 do. gold neckchain, small link pattern, oval gold chased locket; 1 do. gold chain, small link pattern, square gold chased locket attached; 1 do. old silver Geneva watch ( hunter), chased back; 1 pearl necklet with silver clasp; 2 silver bangles; 1 silver medal, gold centre; 1 dark green leather cigar case, marked " G. R. W."; 1 grey flannel shirt; 1 black and white Oxford shirt; 1 lady's chemise, embroidered down front; 1 pair of black trousers, with vest to match; 1 pair of brown mixture trousers and vest, with stripes; 1 black billycock hat, maker, Pellett, Manchester; 1 black and blue striped silk muffler; 1 gold cameo pin, with the figure of a man's head carved thereon. Information to Chief Constable Hallam, Sal- ford. SUFFOLK ( East). 61.- Lowestoft ( County). — Between 25th and 27th ult., a very old naval chronometer, pinch beck cases, long shank, maker, Haddock, Bath, date 1715; 1 oval cut glass soap dish ( broken), with silver top, " O. G. E. P." thereon; 1 lady's gold keyless half hunter Geneva lever watch, Arabic dial, opal Arabic dial, blue fingers outside, " W. Gadsby, 46 Silver Street, Lincoln," on dome, buckle and garter ornament and Swiss above, in side, monogram " A. R." on back, No. 155910; 1 15 ct. gold curb bracelet, safety chain broken, repaired with cotton. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Shipp, Lowestoft. SURREY. 62. — Chertsey ( County). — 22nd ult., at Egham, a gold chain bracelet with padlock, green stone and hair attached; 1 red coral necklace with gold clasp ( old); 1 pearl bead necklace, bugle and round shape, about 8,000 pearls ( old); 1 gold hair pin with two large pearls ( old); 1 gold wedding ring, narrow and plain ( old); 1 lady's gold ring set carbuncle; 1 lady's gold ring, set 8 diamonds and 16 pearls; 1 pin, Poledo work, formed of gold WORCESTERSHIRE. 64.— King's Heath ( County). — Between 25th and 27th ult., by housebreaking; a lady's long gold chain, rope pattern, Jubilee half sovereign, gold heart, gold bean, small gold pad- lock and key, small silver locket with blue stones attached; 1 9 ct. gold expanding bracelet ( plain) ; 1 9 ct. gold curb bracelet, 15 ct. gold padlock attached; 1 lady's 15 cfc. gold memorial ring, set with forget- me- not, pearls, initials inside " J. M. O.," ' J." and " A. E. D." ; 1 do. diamond and turquoise ring, 4 diamonds and 3 turquoise; 1 gold heart- shape locket ( plain), 2 photographs of gentle- man and lady therein; 1 lady's Mizpah ring, set 3 diamonds; i do. 9 ct. diamond and sapphire ring; gold brooch, 2 swallows and 3 pearls; 1 gold bar brooch, set cluster of garnets; 1 fancy gold brooch, chased basket of flowers in centre; 2 silver matchboxes, one engraved " J. F. W." in monogram within shield, the other had ring for watch chain attached. Information to Supt. Chare, King's Heath. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 65.— Middlesbrough ( Borough).— 24th ult., a " Special Ranelagli Swift" bicycle, No. 191703, black enamelled, Dunlop tyres, free wheel, wheels lined green and straw, plated rims and spokes, straight handle bar with cork grips, black celluloid ends, " Swift " on top cross bar, black gear case, " Swift" thereon, single lever with double action, rubber pedals, Brooks's saddle, brown tool bag, containing card with " Fred Pollock, Howcroft " thereon, mudguards, plated lamp, and black celluloid puinp attached. Information to Chief Constable Riches, Middles- brough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). M.— York ( City).— During the Racea on 23rd, 24th, and 25th ults., an old gold English lever watch, engraved back, maker, Benson, London; 1 18 ct. gold cased English lever watch, flowered gold dial; 1 silver English lever watch, maker, Samuel, Manchester, small dent inside case, seconds hand missing; 1 gold hunter watch, initials " J. N. on front of case, rampant lion and " Rodger, Market Drayton," inside of case, number 2368. Information to Chief Constable Burrow, York. PROPERTY RECOVERED. ISLE OF WIGHT. 67. — Newport ( Town). — Jewellery and money, Case No. 69, 12th ult., recovered, and thieves arrested. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1904 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PERSONS or BODIES FOUND BEDFORDSHIRE. (>&.— Biggleswade ( County).— 28th ult., drowned in the river Ivel, at Sandy— A MAN, age about 58, length 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., rather stout build, hair dark brown, moustache and beard grey, eyes brown; dress, black coat and vest, dark tweed trousers, old button boots, linen collar, marked " L290," Oxford check shirt, elastic braces, " J. H. Candell, 1 Clarendon Square, London," there- on. Found in pockets a pair of spectacles, metal rims, papier mache snuffbox, forget- me- nots on lid, pocket book, items respecting work, and " Epping Forest, Woodford, Chiswick, Darby, Ast- wick, Horkerill, Potton, Biggleswade, St. Neot's, and Bedford," written therein. Appearance of a travelling mechanic. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Baldwin, Biggleswade. APPREHENSIONS. 69.— Metropolitan Folic ® District, Criminal Investigation Depart- ment. — GEORGE JOHNSON, Office No. S 7759, Case No. 1, 12th ult. 70.— Metropolitan Police District, N Division. — BEATRICE HARRISON, Case No. 4, 26th ult. 71.— Metropolitan Police District, S Division. ADAMS, Case No. 4, 19th ult. 72.— Metropolitan Police District, S Division.— FREDERICK JAM- S WIL- SON, Office No. 167- 04, Case No. 4, 10th June, 1904. 73.— Berkshire, Rssdsetg ( County).— TWO MEN, Case No. 10, 19th ult. 74.— Cheshire, Qakntore ( County).— W. H. NICHOLS, Case No. 12, 29th July last. 75. — Oheshsre, MaoclesfseleS ( Borough).— SAM MATTHEWS, Case No. 9, 26th ult. 7^.— Derbyshire, OhasterfieSd ( County).— BERNARD BENNETT, Case No. 14, 28th August, 1903. 77. — Hampshire, Bournemouth ( County). — SAMUEL alias JACOB MAJOR, Case No. 20, 11th December, 1903. 78.— Kent, Chatham ( County).- JOHN G. HARRIS, Case No. 17, 26th ult. 79.— Monmouthshire, Aberga- venny ( County).— ARTHUR DAVIE i, alias E. MORGAN, Case No. 21, 17th June last. 80. — Staffordshire, Burslem ( County).— WILLIAM MATTHEWS, Case No. 36, 15th January last, and sentenced to 2 months imprisonment. 81.— Worcestershire, Broms- grove ( County). — JASON SCAROTT, Case No. 43, 19th February last, and committed for trial at ensuing Quarter Sessions. 82. — Worcestershire, King's Heath ( County). — Expiree EDWARD AN- DREWS, Office No. 3552- 02, Case No. 92, 19th ult. 83.— Yorkshire ( East Riding), Hull ( City).— THOMAS GARNELL, A. SIMP- SON, and — JACKSON, Case No. 37, 10th June last. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSION SOUGHT. LANCASHIRE. 84.— Liverpool ( City).— For failing to re- port— Licence- holder WILLIAM BLENKHORN, alias BLINKHORN, WATSON, BARROW, SCOTT, NEWMAN, and EDWARD COWELL, Office No. 2346- 00, age 50, height 5 ft. 0$ in., complexion fresh, hair ginger ( bald), eyes brown, scar back of right hand, front of right and back of left forearm. A tinsmith ; native of Wigan. Sentenced at Carlisle Quarter Sessions, 9th April, 1902, to 3 years penal servitude of housebreaking. Licenced 18th July last. M U c 388. To be dealt with where fonnd. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. PROPERTY FOUND. PROPERTY JVIISSING. 86.— Missing from Wirksworth, a diamond star, about size of a florin, six rays, large diamond in centre, single stone between each ray, set in gold, with front of setting silvered, loop at back which moves on an hinge;, pin and an attachment for fixing on hair pin, in a dark maroon velvet case, bottom lifts up showing space for pin. Information to Supt. Richardson, Derbyshire Constabulary, Matlock Bridge. MISSING. £ 5 REWARD. 87. — Since 11th July last — GERTRUDE GERALDINE MARY FERGUSON, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, hair light, eyes grey, OXFORDSHIRE. 85.— 3icestar ( County).— 13tli ult., between Oxford and Bicester, a camera, with lenses complete, in a brown canvas bag. Information to Supt. Bowen, Bicester. limps, surgical boot on left foot, wearing wedding ring, thin gold ring, cut in facets, and single stone diamond ring, all on same finger. Is said to have relatives at Bournemouth, Chelsea, and Bradford. Information to Roger Greene, Esq., Solicitor, 11 Wellington Quay, Dublin, by whom the above reward will be paid to any person giving such in- formation as will lead to the whereabouts of the above. The apprehension of the undermentioned persons is sought for failing to report under the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Police Force requiring the capture is notified under the name of the person, with the exception of the Metropolitan District, which is shown by the letters C. 0. ( Convict Office). In all cases where a warrant has been granted, notification will follow name of Force desiring capture. In the event of the capture of persons circulated from C. O. information is to be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Convict Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. The remainder to the Chief Constable of the Police District named. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No. and Force Desiring Capture. AGE. HEIGHT. COM. UAIR. LICENCE HOLDERS. CART WRIGHT, GEORGE, alias GEORGE WORCESTER, GEORGE CLARK, and JAMES ADAMS. 3130- 1) 6. C. O. JONES, EDWARD. 723- 01. C. O. KELLY, JOHN, alias JOHN JAMES PERRY, JOHN KING, and JOHN MOORE. ( 586- 99. C. O. LAWRENCE, JOHN, alias JOHN ADAMS. 2994- 01. C. O. Warrant issued. LYSTER, GEORGE, alias GEORGE LISTER, GEORGE FISHER, and WALTER MORRIS. 2056- 02. C. O. NEWBOLD, JAMES, alias THOMAS GREEN, CHARLES PAGE, CHARLES JONES, and WILLIAM SMITH. 1345- 00. C. O. SEYMOUR, HENRY, alias GEORGE THOMPSON and HARRY SEYMOUR. 9G7- 01. C. O. BLAKE, JAMES, alias JAMES SHAW, ERNEST WILKINSON, and CHARLES TAYLOR. 1091- 99. Carlisle ( City). DAVIES, ALBERT. ( Borough). To be found. 907- 04. Oldham dealt with where I 62 i 37 29 I 41 34 ] 60 I 31 28 | 30 ! 5 5} 5 3J 5 2 5 4 j 5 9J 5 6J 5 103 4 I0J 5 4 EYES. REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Begister No. and Date Liberated. fresh It brn I ( bald) fresh brn fresh ( thin on top] dk bin dark black fresh ( trn,< grey) dk brn ( thin front) fair grey ( thin oil top) fresh It brn fresh brn fallow brn rcy Face deeply pockmarked It blue Cross, anchor, and stroke rt, flag, 2 anchors, - ailor and ship It frm, flag rt hand, stroke It wrist blue 2 dots, " J J P," and crossed flags It frm hazel " EMI " It wrist, " I L," rose and star black It hand ; scar each eyebrow and rt cheek hazel Jagged scar It thumb, scar each side of head : mole back of neck hazel 4th rt linger deformed blue Scar rt cheek brn Curvature of spine ; chest defor. ueJ grey 2 scars rt cyebro . v : 2 flesh moles back o neck I Middlesex Sessions, 20th October, 1900, 5 years penal servitude for false pretences. Licenced' 21st July, 1901. a 461. South London Sessions, 9th October, 1901, -! years penal servitude for robbery from the person. Licenced 13th July, 1904. b' 609. Central Criminal Court, 23rd July, 1S00, 5 years penal servitude for robbery with violence. Licenced 6th July, 1904. a 326. Central Criminal Court. 10th January, 5 years penal scrvitnde for larceny. Liberated on 2nd licence, which expired 22nd August, 1901. S y 208. Central Criminal Court, 21th October, 1S98, 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Liberated on 2nd licence, 7th July, 190), which expires 27tn October, 1901. S y 37. Surrey Sessions, 3rd Februaiy, 1379, 20 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Liberated on 2nd licence, 21st May, 1900, which expires 30th July, 1907. T F 158. Central Criminal Court, 11th December, 1S99. 6 years penal servitude for burglarv. Licenced 22nd June, 1901. Z 522 Newcastle Assizes, 6th July, 1899, 5 years penal servitude for arson. Liberated on 2nd licence, 8th April, 1903, which expires 18th November, 1001. Z 228. South London Sessions, 12th March, 1902, 3 years penal servitude for false pretences. Licenced I lth June, 1904. C 189. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1904. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT FOR FAILING TO REPORT, & c.— continued. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., and Force Desiring Capture. LICENCE- HOLDERS— contd. KAY, WALLACE, alias FRANCIS WALSH, FRANCIS LEE, FRANK LEE, GEORGE SMITH, and WALLACE CAVE. 1833- 99. Tynemouth ( Borough) Wftrrftnt issued KING, THOMAS, alia* THOMAS WRIGHT, THOMAS RIGHT, and FRANK FELT- HAM. 972- 99. Aldershot ( County). To be dealt with where found. McGUIRE, JOHN. 482- 01. Manchester ( City). RAMSBOTTOM, EDWARD, alias FRDK. JENKINS, FREDERICK WILSON, and FREDERICK THORPE WILSON. 3405- 98. Manchester ( City). SHAW, JOHN, alia* JAMES MURPHY, and PATRICK FYE. 3362- 01. Stafford ( County). To be dealt with where found. WATSON, JOSEPH, head ( Borough). 1511- 00. Birken- SUPERVISEES. SILVESTER, CHARLES, alias JULIAN SILVERMAN. 3108- 01. C. O. Warrant issued. SUTTON, ELIZABETH, alias ELIZABETH SMITH, ELIZABETH JONES, and ELIZABETH HOPKINS. 174- 02. C. O. WINTERS, GEORGE, alias WILLIAM MIDDLETON, WILLIAM NICHOLSON. JOHN WINTERS, and ALFRED BAKER. 1261- 02. C. O. AGE. HEIGHT. 28 60 14 44 38 24 28 64 43 5 3 5 5} 5 1 4 10} 5 2 5 9} COM. sallow fair fair sallow swthy HAIB. dk brn BYES. brn brn grey ( turng grey) bru ( thin on top, turing grey) dk brn blue blue brn blue dark black hazel Scar centre of forehead Scar It forehead and 2 back neck Dot centre and scar rt of forehead, rt eyebrow, and nose I I i 5 4| sallow black brn 4 11} fresh It brn grey 5 3] sallow brn dk gry '( thin on top); REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. Northumberland Quarter Sessions, 4th July, 1900, 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced illth July, 1904. a 211. Middlesex Sessions, 23rd November, 1901, 3J years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 9th Julv 1904. V b 82. Manchester City Sessions, 2nd October, 1901, 3 years penal servitude for shopbreaking. Licenced 23rd January, 1904. H N V b 803. Mole centre of forehead : slnns deformed Scar centre of forehead, each eyebrow, bridge and rt of nose : mole under rt eye Scar centre of forehead ; cross and 3 dots rt forearm Face pockmarked Abscess scar on neck : mole It cheek : scar rt of facc Scar rt forehead, rt eyebrow, and It cheek Salford Hundred Sessions, 20th August, 1900, 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced Ith Julv 1904. I O a 615. Leeds Assizes, 11th March, 1898, 5 years penal servi- tude for arson and indecent assault. Liberated on 2nd licence, 20th July, 1904, which expiies 9th November, 1904. U Y 277. Birkenhead Borough Sessions, 31st December, 1901, 3 years penal servitude for warehousebreaking. Licenced 19th April, 1904. b C05. North London Sessions, 21st February, 1899, 3J years penal servitude and 2 yeais supervision for house- breaking. Licenced 19th December, 1901. TZ435. Central Criminal Court, 10th March, 1902, 15 months hard labour and 2 years supervision for larceny. Liberated 3rd April, 1903. 26764. ..- IIOMJ South London Sessions, 13th September, 1899, 3 J years penal servitude and 3 years supervision for housebreaking. Liberated on 2nd licence, 18th June, 1904. N S Z 257. List of Lloonoe Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, eto., who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending August 27th, 1904, with the results, etc. Office No. Reference to H. C. Register. NAME. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Result. Date and Place. Name and Division of Officer. Page 151- 04 Page 143- 04 Page 68- 03 3285— 02 Page 251- 03 2772- 97 3607— 97 1592— 99 2241— 98 152— 03 2082— 00 579- 02 726— 00 1017— 99 1322- 02 — 2881— 02 Page 58- 04 2912— 00 — 1778- 03 | Page 298- 03 3201— 99 — 1514— 97 j Page 163- 03 333— 04 Page 53- 04 2371— 02 | — 807— 99 ! Page 6- 03 372— 99 1 - 3677— 96 1843— 03 2566— 02 1161- 03 3517— 99 3G82— 96 2965— 02 1089— 02 1653— 01 ANSTEY, RICHARD BARNES, JOHN BEANY, WILLIAM BERESFORD. GEORGE BROCKLEY. JAMES BROWN, WILLIAM JAMES CHANDLER, HENRY COOPER, GEORGE CORBETT, WILLIAM DONNELLY, JOHN Larceny ( per.) Suspected person Larceny Cycle stealing Shoplifting Burglary Larceny ( goods exposed for sale) Suspected person P. of C. Act. Larceny from barge Burglary DRISCOLL, FREDERICK FAGG, FLORENCE Larceny ( lodger) ELIZABETH GRANVILLE, JAMES Larceny ( per.) GRESHAM, EDITH HOLT, JAMES HOWARD, JOHN JACOBS, AARON LEE, GEORGE Larceny ( visitor) P. of C. Act P. of C. Act Larceny ( per.) P. of C. Act. Page 309- 03 Page 136- 04 Page 193- 03 Page 176- 04 Page 65- 04 MAYNAllD, BEATRICE Larceny ( dwelling LESLIE and larceny j ( visitor) MURPHY, WILLIAM Larceny ( goods exposed for sale) OCKENDEN, Larceny ( bailee) WILLIAM PARKHOUSE, Larceny ( dwelling) CHARLES ALBERT SHAIL, WILLIAM Disorderly- duct SHEEHAN, EDWARD Drunk. & c. Same Name Same Name WILLIAM RANSLEY ALFRED WEST JOHN LEE GEORGE JAMES SMITH Same Name CHARLES COOK Same Name FLORINCE FITZ- GERALD WILLIAM SEYMOUR ELIZABETH WILLIAMS Same Name EDITH POWELL JAMES WESTON JOHN WELCH Same Name GEORGE FltATER BEATRICE DE ST LYSLE Same Name 3} years p. s. 2 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 12 months h. l. 2 months h. l. 9 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 3 months h. l. I month h. l. 9 months h. l. 3 years p. s. 3 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 3 months h. l. II months h. l. Licence forfeited 15 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 5 yrs. p. s. 1 month h. l. EDMUND OCKENDEN 3 months h. l. SHORT, GEORGE SMITH, JOHN SULLIVAN, DANIEL WATSON, WILLIAM WILSON, JAMES Burglary Suspected person Larceny from a barge P. of C. Act Larceny ( per.) Same Name WILLIAM HALES Same Name GEORGE SOMERS GEORGE HALL Same Name WILLIAM THOMPSON Same Name 12 months h. l. 24th Aug., N. L. Sess. 4th July, West Ham P. Ct. 22nd Aug., Bromley P. Sess. 24th Aug., N. L. Sess. 23rd Aug., N. L. Sess. 24th Aug., N. L. Sess. 23id Aug., N. L. Sess. 19th Aug., N. L. P. Ct. 24th Aug., Southwark P. Ct. 23rd Aug., N. L. Sess. 23rd Aug., N. L. Sess. 24th Aug., N. L. Sess. 2Ird Aug., N. L. Sess. 15th Aug., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 20th Aug., Thames P. Ct. 20th Aug., Thames P. Ct. 23rd Aug., N. L. Sess. 26th Aug., N. L. P. Ct. 25th Aug., N. L. Sess. 23rd Aug., N. L. Sess. 22nd Aug., Epsom P. Sess. 26th Aug., N. L. Sess. Bound over in 23rd Aug., Worship Street P. £ 10 for 12 Ct. months or 3 months h. l. Fined 10s. P. S. Laiug and P. S. Wright, C. I. D., G. P. C. Payne, 463K. P. C. Butcher, C. I. D., R; also P. S. Bunting, C. I. D., P. P. C. Ladbrook, 219F; also P. S. AUum, C. I. D., S. P. C. Stevens, 588J ; also P. C. Lee, C. I. D.. J. P. S. Duffin, 6H ; also P. C. Eames, 46H. P. C. Hill, 123Y ; also P. C. Powell, C. I. D., Y. P. C. Knight, 57YR ; also P. S. Good- child, C. I. D., Y. P. C. Logan, 327M ; also P. C. Lloyd 201L. P. C. Mascall, 208TA ; also P. S. Whit- mill, 2H. P. C. Henry, 330D ; also P. S. Watts, C. I. D., A. P. C. Godly and P. C. Leech, C. I. D., G. P. S. Richards and P. S. Selby, C. I. D., G. P. C. Durrant, C. I. D., D; also P. C. Lock, C. I. D., Y. P. C. McHenry, 176H. and P. C. Richard- son, 221H. P. C. Goodivg and P. C. Smart, C. I. D., H. P. C. Biggs, 246H, and P. C. Mallet, 135H. P. C. Grosse, C. I. D., Y ; also Insp. Haizelden, J. P. S. Bedford, C. I. D., T; also P. S. Davis, C. I. D., E. P. C. Willis, 36Ylt : also P. S. Richards, C. I. D., G. P. C. Taylor, 56WR ; also P. C. Gallo- way, 630V. P. S. ' Hicks, 30E ; also P. S. Davis, C. I. D., E. P. C. Bartram, 41G ; also P. S. Pride, C. I. D., G. 3 yrs. p. s. 3 months h. l. 4 years p. s. 12 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 19th Aug., Greenwich P. Ct. 23rd Aug., N. L. Sess. 2nd Aug., West Ham P. Ct. 23rd Aug., N. L. Sess. 20th Aug., Thames P. Ct. '. I i 23rd Aug., N. L. Sess. P. S. Tweed, 25WDD. P. C. Bryan, 686S ; also P. S. Ballard, C. I. D., S. P. C. Martin, 151K. P, S. Helden, C. I. D., TA ; also P. S, Lee, C. I. D., H. P. C. Pye and P. S. Leeson, C. I. D., H. P. S. Pride and P. S. Hodson, C. I. D., G. LONDON I PRIKTBD FOB HIS MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE BY J. J. KELIRBR 4 Co.. LIMITED, W, VICTORIA STRKET, S. W. ; 33, KINO WILLIAM STRBET, E. C.; AND MARSHALSEA WORKS, 9. B. 81307