PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1904 VOL. XXI., No. 2178 33 < G9- XT Xa 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THI POLICB GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars 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. 8. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby : lentified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and add, 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. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. A. TI Olff S. 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 alphabeticaUy 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 cuses the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announce- ment 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. NOTICE. t.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as fol- lows :— ( a) Regulations at tor* 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. foj Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. Cd) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District, ( 2.) Counties. ( 3.) Cities and Boroughp therein, arranged in alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. Letters relating to criminal business addressed by other Police Forces to Scotland Yard, are very frequently delayed, owing to the envelopes con- taining them being directed incorrectly or inade- quately. In such cases prompt attention cannot be assured unless the letters are addressed " The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, New Scotland Yard, London. S. W." APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DIS IHfoT 1.— Convict Supervision Office. — For failing to report — Licence- holder SAMUEL WALTON KAY, Office No. 1602- 04, age 37, height 5 ft. llf in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald in front, turning grey) light brown, eyes ( cast left) blue, scar palm of left hand. Late a clerk in Holy Orders; a native of Bury, Lanes. Sentenced at Lancaster Quarter Sessions, 15th October, 1900, to 5 years penal servitude for ob- taining money by false pretences. Licenced 10th October, 1904. a 308. To be dealt with where found. 2.— J Division.— For escaping from cus- tody and assaulting police— Expiree FREDERICK CLARK, alias ALBERT COX, Office No. 2686- 99, age 63, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scars back of head, ship left and 3 faint tattoo marks right forearm, nose inclines to left; dress, dark overcoat and cap, light trousers. A baker; native of London. Sen- tenced at North London Sessions, 23rd September, 1889, to 10 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for housebreaking. Liberated on 2nd licence, 3rd February, 1903, which expired 27th November, 1903. yE P 493 — BOB —, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair light; dress, dark clothes, left behind a green cap. Warrants issued. 3.— K Di- ision.— For embezzling £ 6— EDWIN SHAW, age 29, height 5 ft. in., com- plexion fair, hair auburn, eyes grey, walks erect, takes short quick steps; dress, fawn colour Chesterfield overcoat, blue serge jacket suit, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A native of Wakefield. He was employed as manager of a Co- operative Society's Stores. Warrant issued. 4 — N Division.— For obtaining 5 skirts by false pretences— A MAN, age 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., well built, complexion fresh, full round face, moustache ginger, of good address; dress, fawn colour morning coat and vest, grey trousers, black hard felt hat, of shabby appearance. Warrant issued. 5.— S Division.— For attempting to obtain £ 5 by trick— WILLIAM WAKEFORD, age 50 to 60, height 6 ft., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache ( turning grey) light, eyes blue, of good address; dress, grey overcoat, dark trousers, red tie, pearl and diamond pin, grey soft felt hat, lace boots. Has been previously convicted. Warrant issued. 6.— Division.— For stealing a brown leather purse and £ 6 14s.— WILLIAM GOD- DARD, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, thin face, hair, small moustache and eyes dark; dress, dark striped suit. 7— T Division.— For stealing. 1st inst., a bay gelding, 16 hands, black points, hog mane, small patch of hair right side of rump; a set of brass mounted harness, " E. S." on saddle; a box van, body painted black, red wheels, " E. Smith & Son, Fulham," on sides— THOMAS WOOD, alias PATSY ARNOLD, age 52, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache ( turning grey) dark, scar right cheek; dress, long black overcoat, grey mixture suit, black hard felt hat. A carman; supposed a native of Fulham.— JOHN BONIFACE, alias TAYLOR, age 26, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, slouching gait; dress, grey military overcoat, grey mixture suit, grey cap. A carman; native of South Bersted, Sussex. Warrant issued. — X Division.— For stealing a blue melton overcoat, and 3 hammocks — ALBERT CRESSWELL, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue ; dress, black jacket suit, blue melton overcoat, light grey cap, blucher boots. A native of Stockton- on- Tees. Warrant issued. 9 — X Division.— For stealing from his lodgings a Savings Bank Book, forging the depositor's signature thereby obtaining £ 14 19s., the monies of H M. Postmaster General— 0CT0VE GARBUTT, age about 26, height 5 fi. 8* in., com- plexion pale, hair and eyes dark, moustache light, springy gait; dress, dark jacket suit, red muffler, check cap, lace bcots with square toes. A native of London ; formerly employed as a barman. Warrant issued. 1".— X Division . — For bigamy — FREDERICK JAMES COLES, age 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, thin features, hair light, eyes blue; dress, dark grey suit, light grey overcoat, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A barman and cellarman; native of Bath. Has served in the Army. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 11 — Wokingham ( County).— For obtain- ing food and lodgings by false pretences— JOHN alias JACK MURRELL and WATSON, age 54, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, red face, elightly pock marked, large red nose, hair and in oust ache grey ; dress, blue serge suit, black hard hat. A french polisher ; native of Kingston- on- Thames. Carried an overcoat and a brown paper parcel. Warrant issued. Informttiou to Supt. Goddard, Wokingham CHESHIRE. 1 ?.— Rflidd! fswich ( County).— For stealing, 5th inst., at Northwich, a slate colour mackintosh, black bone buttons, vertical pockets; 1 red and white striped silk muffler; 1 white silk handker- chief; 4 white linen do.; " J. B." on corner of 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1904 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( amtinved)- each; 1 pair light lace boots, toe caps, size 7; 1 lady's umbrella, gold mounted, round handle; 1 lady's jacket, black and white specks, vertical pockets; also for obtaining 10s. by false pretences, same date-^ JAMES A. WHITWORTH, age about 42, height about 5 ft. 3 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache ( inclined to curl) black, eyes grey, good teeth, of Jawish appearance; dress, slate colour jacket suit, dark tie, light cap with peak, and the stolen boots. A builder. Had in his possession cards, bill- heads and time sheets with " James A. Whitworth, Builder and Steeple Contractor," thereon and on the cards, " Belfast" added— ESTHER WHITWORTH, age 40 to 42, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion ruddy, hair ( turning grey) brown, 2 vertical scars right forearm, round white mark right side of face; dress, black blouse, light colour skirt, light brown fur, black hat with bluish flower in front, light lace boots, and the stolen jacket. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cooper, Middlewich. DERBYSHIRE. 13.— Buxton ^ County).— For stealing from his lodgings, 14th ult., a silver English chronometer stop watch, No. 4422 ; 1 gold curb chain ; and 1 black rubber tobacco pouch— A MAN, age about 26, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair dark, slight moustache light, prominent teeth; dress, grey jacket suit and cap, grey woollen shirt with turn down collar, brown lace boots ventilated at waist. Information to Supt. James, Buxton. 14.— Derby ( County .— For dealing, 20th ult., at Draycott, a sweep's brush, machine, and scraper ( recovered)— ALFRED PLANT, age about 28, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, cut mark on crown of head; wearing old grey check jacket and cap, blue and white spotted muffler, lace boots. A native of Derby. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Airey, Derby. lh.—£ ckington ( County).— tor an iudecent assault at Totley, 24th ult.— WILLIAM HOOTON or HORTON, age about 26, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, thin face, hair and slight mous- tache dark; dress, dark jacket and vest, mottled cord trousers, light check cap, new neckerchief, strong lace boots. A farm labourer ; supposed a native of Walsall. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Andrew, Eckington, nejr Sheffield. DEVONSHIRE. 16.— Barnstaple ( Borough).— For stealing ( bailee), 5th inst., a gold curb chain ring; 1 lady's gold Albert; 1 gold oval brooch; 1 silver bird brooch; 1 brown travelling bag, and a comb— OLIVE MAUD MORDAUNT RUSSELL, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, hair dark, brown, eyes brown, three artificial teeth in front of upper jaw very prominent; dress, dark grey mackintosh, dark blue skirt with black silk strap- pings, black hat, trimmed black satin ribbon, rosette of blue ribbon on right side, lined black chiffon, kid button boots with patent leather toe caps, large sable fur and muff. States she has been a captain of the Salvation Army. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Eddy, Barn- staple. n.— Devonport ( Borough).— For neglect- ing to maintain his wife and 5 children— JOHN HENRY IvINGWELL, age 47, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., hair dark, beard and moustache sandy, eyes blue. He was heard of at Hastings about 12 months ago. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. ^ Information to Head Constable Matter?, Guild- hall, Devoupcrt. DUMFRIESSHIRE. 1S.— Dumfries ( County). — For larceny ( bailee) — DAVID JAMES GLENDINNING. alias DAVID JOHNSTON* E, age 31, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair flaxen, mousticbe light, eyes grey, circular scar back left elbow joint, scar web left thumb, 2nd joint left little finger deformed, right little finger crooked, hair on right side of chest; wearing long brownish colour overcoat, red tie, black hard felt hat, brown lace boots. May be accompanied by A WOMAN, age 34, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion florid, hair brown ; dress, black skirt, grey jacket, black hat and veil. A native of Dumfries. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, County Police Office, Dumfries. ESSEX. 19. — Southend- on- Sea ( Cmnty). — For forging and uttering 5 Bank Cheques to the value of £ 23 3s., 15th ult.— D. WILLIAMS, age 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion florid, hair dark ; dress, dark tweed suit, dark fawn colour overcoat, cap. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 20. — Cardiff ( Borough). — For larceny ( lodger)— SIDNEY MATTHEWS, Office No. S 54i7, age 24, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, scar left eyebrow and 1 ( small) left side chin. A clerk or steward. Represents that he has taken a medical degree. Is identical with S. MATTHEWS, discharged from s. s. Darleyuale on 12th April last, and is likely to use the discharge to obtain another ship. Sentenced at Central Criminal Court, 25th June, 1901, to 6 months hard labour for embezzlement. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. 21.— Swansea ( Borough).— tor embezzle- ment— LLEWELLYN alias LEWIS JONES, age 33, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion dark, hair and moustache dark brown, cast in left eye; dress, dark suit, black hard felt hat. Was employed by a firm of sewing machine and cycle manufacturers as a collector. May be found at common lodging houses or Church Army homes. Supposed previously convicted in London and elsewhere of similar offences. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Guildhall, Swansea. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 22.— Stroud ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, a pigskin purse; 1 dark grey overcoat; 1 cap ; and £ 15— HARRY ELSMORE, age 20, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, cross flags, & c., tattooed left fore- arm, pierced heart and " True Love" right forearm ; dress, khaki tunic and trousers, dark grey over- coat and cap, brown boots. A driver of the Royal Field Artillery. Native of Rugeley, Staffs. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Biggs, Stroud. 23.— Bristol {(' Hi/).— For failing to report — Licence- holder CHARLES LONG, Office No. 1933- 00, age 47, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, eight pointed star back left hand, half bracelet back right wrist. A fitter; native of Bristol. Sentenced at Bristol City Assizes, 30th November, 1901, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 2nd March, 1904. b 575. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 24.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For steal- ing, 31st ult., 2 pairs hair cutting clippers, makers, Brown and Sharpe, sizes " O" and " I" j 2 pairs scissors, one pair 7£ in. long, stamped " Elmo"; 2 razors, black handles, stamped " Kropp " and " Bengal" respectively— A MAN, who gave the name of — SOLES, age about 36, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, com- plexion fair, thin face, moustache light brown, eyes ( full) dark; dress, dark single- breasted coat and vest, dark trousers, cap, old brown lace boots. A tramping barber. Was accompanied by his wife and a boy, age 3 years. Stated he came from Hastings, and spoke of proceeding to Brighton and Aldershot. Usually stays at common lodging houses. 25 — Portsmouth ( Borough).— For steal- ing, 2nd September last, a cash box containing £ 24 10s., and 2 cheques for £ 2 10s. and £ 1 4s. respectively, made payable to Mrs. Knight— ARTHUR BROOKBANK, age 45, height 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, red face, moustache ginger, small eyes, thick lower lip; dress, blue suit, blue motor cap, lace boots, carried a mackintosh and a brown bag. Is supposed a pensioner of the Royal Engineers. Is well known at Manchester, Leeds, and Aylesbury. Was employed as a barman. Has been employed by Messrs. Vickers, Son & Maxim, Barrow- in- Furness. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 26.— Southampton ( Borough).— For steal- ing a phonograph — HERBERT CECIL CHESHER, age 27, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., well built, complexion sallow, hair dark brown, clean shaved; usually wears heavy pilot jacket and large check motor cap. Is a KeBervist of the 2nd Leinster Regiment. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HER TFORDSHIRE. 27.— Hemel Hempstead ( County).— For embezzlement — J. W. EDWARDS, alias SPINDLER, age 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair ( thin in front) brown, moustache light, addicted to drink ; dress, dark grey striped suit, hard hat, brown gaiters. A draper's assistant and collector ; native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Frogiey, Hemel Hemp- stead. KENT. 28.— Tonbridge ( County).— tor non- pay- ment of maintenance arrears— JOHN GEORGE MARTIN, age 40, height 6 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes grey ; dress, dark grey frock coat, black jacket, fancy vest, light striped trousers, silk hat, lace boots. A clerk ; native ot Southborough. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Styles, Tonbridge. 29.— Dover ( Borough).— For stealing, 23rd ult., a light lawn colour covert coat ; 1 pair striped tweed trousers; 1 pair dark striped cashmere trousers BELPER, age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair and beard ( cut close) grey ; dress ( supposed) blue suit, cap, and boots much too large for him. Warrant issued. 30.— Dover ( Borough).— For stealing from his lo Igings, 24th ult., a brown leather purse, containing 17s. 6d., and for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretenceB— SIDNEY HOVEY, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair ( frizzy in front) and slight moustache dark ; dress, bluish grey jacket suit, motor cap. A canvasser ; supposed a native of Chatham. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Dover. 31.— Gravesend ( Borough).— For stealing on 7th or 8th inst., a gold watch, makers Paul and Johnson, Ludgate Hill, London; 1 gold Albert, long links, with Masonic emblem on end; 1 gold scarf pin, horseshoe pattern, set pearls; and £ 1 14s. 6d.— A MAN, who gave the name of HAW- LEY or HAWKING, age about 40, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion sallow, clean shaved, prominent nose, of theatrical appearance; dress, blue suit, cap, new lace boots, dark overcoat. Left behind a brown portmanteau containing a dark brown mixture travelling rug, 1 pair of lambs- wool pants, 1 cotton shirt, and 1 pair of Army boots. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Gravesend. LAN A RKSHIRE. 32.— Glasgow ( City).— For stealing, be- tween 9th and 11th ult., 4 gold rings, 1 gold bangle, 1 sovereign case. 2 photographs, and £ 1 3s. 6d.— CHARLES BROOM BERG, a Russian Jew. age 25, height 5 ft. 5 in., hair and moustache dark; dress, black and white striped tweed suit, light overcoat, black felt hat, button boots. A cabinet maker. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Stevenson, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 33 — Bury ( County).— For stealing from her lodgings. 4th inst., a black sateen blouse ; 1 blue serge skirt ; 1 pair lace shoes, size 5, nearly new ; and £ 1— A WOMAN, age 44, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair black ; dress, blue velvet blouse, blue skirt, black sailor hat, brown cloak, and the stolen cap and Bhoes. Was accompanied by A MAN, age 45 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, moustache lieht sandy. A pavior. Information to Snpt. Noblett, Bury. 34.— Leigh ( County).— For failing to report - Licence- holder JOHN COX, alias JAMES ROWAN and JAMES MURPHY, Office No. 1708- 04, age 30, height 5 ft. 8£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, scar between eye- brows and under left eye. A labourer ; native of FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1 9 0 4 . T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued.)- Athlone. Sentenced at Llangefni Quarter Sessions, 2nd July, 1902, to 3 years penal servi- tude for burglary. Licenced 22nd October, 1901. C 265. Information to Supt. Cocker, Leigh. 35. — Boot/ a ( Borough). — For embezzling £ 60— HENRY LEWIS age 24, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion sallow, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes blue; dress, dark grey jacket suit, bow tie. A clerk. Has been employed as Man > ger for a cycle and motor dealer. Absconded lst inst. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Bootle. MONMOU TH SHIRE. 36 — Risca ( County).— For ol taining £ 1 by false pretences, 29th ult.— FREDERICK HODG- KISS, alias ALF. HODGKISS and HENRY THOMAS and HOOPER, age about 44, height 5 ft. 5i in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey, bald on top) brown, eyes grey, cross flags and crown left forearm, small cross on side, small crucifix on pedestal left arm, 6ilver plate on top of head, blue dot left side of forehead, brown mark corner of right eye ; dress, grey plaid jacket and vest, brown cord trousers, grey cap, strong nailed boots. A farm labourer ; native of Tenbury. Tramps the country. Has been convicted at Brecon, Usk, and Shrewsbury. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Porter. Risca. NORFOLK. 37 — Norwich ( City). — For stealing £ 13 4s. 10d., 28th ult.— JOHN McFARLANE, age about 30, slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown, moustache light, eyes ( slight cast in one) blue, small scar right cheek, thick lower lip. A native of Edinburgh. Is a sergeant of the 2nd Dragoons, wearing uniform. Absconded 29th ult. Supposed to have gone to Liverpool. Warrant issued. 38. — Norwich ( City). — For obtaining a bicycle by false pretences, 21st ult.— EDWARD LEEDS, alias CROSS, CATTLE, MARTIN, and BARNES, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache brown, large protruding ears ; dress, dark grey jacket suit, red and pale blue mixture tie, dark cap. A cheap- jack ; native of Wisbech. May be found at Market Towns. See Case No. 25, 28th August, 1903. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Winch, Nor- wich. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE- 39.— Northampton ( Borough).— For forg- ing and uttering a cheque for £ 85, on the North- amptonshire Union Bank, Limited, Northampton, 6th ult,— FREDERICK JOHN TARRY, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, hair, moustache and eyes dark, addicted to drink ; dress, dax- k jacket suit, cap or hard hat, - wore gold Albert with medal, shape of Maltese cross, " Northampton Athletic Club," engraved thereon, attached. A clerk, was employed by a builder and contractor. Absconded about 10th ult. May have in his possession 3 cheques, Nos. 201, 203 and 204, on the Northampton Union Bank, Limited, Northampton, with " Edwin Archer, Builder and Contractor, Joinery Works, Northampton," printed thereon. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, Town Hall, Northampton. OXFORDSHIRE . 40.— Witney ( County).— For embezzling £ 5, 22nd ult.— WILLIAM MURRAY, alias YORKY, age 17, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, snub nose, thick lips, large mouth ; dress, navy blue jacket and vest, white stripes, dark cord trousers, blue cap, light lace shoes, silver ring on 3rd right finger. A labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Inpector Allmond, Burford. 41 .— Oxford ( City).— For stealing £ 12, 3rd inst.— ARTHUR SHAWYER, age 24, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stiff build, complexion and mous- tache dark, long scar back of head, left side, 3rd left finger stiff; dress, dark suit and cap. A native of Maldon, Essex. 42— Oxford ( City). — P^ or obtaining £ 10 10s. by a stolen cheque on the London and County Bank, Paddington Branch, No. J 41672, 29th ult. — A MAN, age about 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stiff build, greyish pointed beard; wore a soft felt hat. He induced a boy to take the cheque to a butcher, which was made payable to one of the butcher's customers, together with a note asking for the cheque to be cashed, and on receipt of the money decamped. Information to Chief Constable Cole, City Police, Oxford. RAILWAYS. 43.— Midland Railway .— For forgery— A MAN, who gave the name of V. READ, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., well built, weight about 11^ stones, complexion fresh, fall face, deep dimple in chin, hair brown ; dress, grey suit with rather dark stripes, dark grey thin overcoat, black bowler hat, wore white pique false vest, shewing about an inch at opening of vest. Appearance of an actor. Had with him a small brown bag. He presented a forged order, allowing him to travel to any station on the Midland Railway, purport- ing to be signed by the General Manager of the company. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Godfrey, Midland Rail way, Derby. SHROPSHIRE. 44. - Bridgnorth ( County). — For failing to appear at Ironbridge Petty Sessions, lst inst., to a summons charged with stealing £ 1— GEORGE RODEN,, age 42, height about 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache ( turning grey) dark brown, eyes dark; usually wears dark clothes and cap. A traction engine driver, & c.; native of Stirchley. Absconded from Horsehay, 27th ult. Was accompanied by his wife, age about 40, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion sallow, thin face, hair and eyes dark; dress, brown | length cape with hood, lined Scotch plaid, dark blue skirt, scarlet bodice, white straw sailor hat with black band, usually wears linen collar, fastens with a brooch. Both addicted to drink. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walters, Bridgnorth. 45.— Oswestry ( County). — For stealing ( bailee), 19th ult., a " Hazelwood" bicycle, No. 6589, 24 in. frame, enamelled black, slightly raised handle bars, free wheel, Bowden brake, plated spokes and rims, Warwick tyres, transfer on head " Thomas H. Ellis, Cycle Agent, Salop Road, Oswestry"— SERGEANT EVANS ( sup- posed false), age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, long face, hair light brown, eyes grey, small brown mole right side of nose ; wearing khaki uniform of the Manchester Regi- ment. Stated he was a clarionet player. Sup- posed identical with Fred Short, Case No. 22, 28th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lewis, Oswestry. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 46.— Stafford ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, 26th ult., a black jacket, and a gold pin ( horseshoe and whip pattern)— RICHARD DSAN, age about 27, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, bushy eye- brows, clean shaved, eyes blue, wears glasses, long nose, both little fingers crooked, walks erect; dress, blue serge suit with narrow white stripes, dark grey overcoat, black hard hat. Is be- lieved to have served in the Army. He repre- sented that he was employed in the Surgical Department at the County Asylum, Stafford, and had been transferred from Bicton Asylum. Stated he was a native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Stafford. SUFFOLK ( East). 47.— Lowestoft ( County).— L. THOMP- SON, Case Nc. 46, 29ih April last, not now wanted. Warrant withdrawn. SURREY. ± 8.— Farnham ( County).— I or obtaining £ 2 by a worthless cheque at Frimley, 14th Septem- ber last— HENRY J. GROCOTT,, age about 36, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, high fore- head, prominent nose, hair very dark, eyes dark; dress, dark suit, soft felt hat. A native of Col- chester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. 49. — Hersham ( County). — W. WILSON, Case No. 43, 15th April last. Warrant cancelled. He was sentenced at Chelmsford Quarter Ses- sions, 21st ult., to 6 months imprisonment for threo similar offences ( rose tree frauds). 50.— Reigate ( Borough,).— For stealing 2 jackets, 1 pair trousers, 1 pair knickers, and 2 caps each— WILLIAM SIMPSON, age 17|, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, rather round face, hair light brown, eyes dark brown, straight nose, small mole on chin, slight scar on forehead.— JULIAN BOGGETTI, age 17£, height 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue grey, rather broad nose, serrated teeth; wear- ing the stolen clothing. They absconded from the Philanthropic Farm School, Redhill, on 5th inst. Warrants issued. Information to Head Constable Metcalfe, Rei- gate. SUSSEX ( East). 51.— Hastings { Borough).— For failing to appear to a judgment summons— JOHN PUR- CELL, age 45 to 50, height about 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion very dark, hair iron grey ( long), and moustache; dress, grey jacket suit, shoes. Appearance of a foreigner. A journalist. Ab- sconded 21st ult. Warrant issued. 52.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing a bicycle ( recovered) — A MAN, age about 34, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, thin features, high forehead, hair and thin moustache brown, speaks with North Country accent; drees, dark jacket suit and cap, heavy shoes, very long. States he was employed at Maconi's Wireless Telegraph Siation. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WARWICKSHIRE. 53.— Warwick ( County). — For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— A MAN, age about 36, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes prominent; dress, dark mixture suit, spotted tie, black soft felt hat, lace boots. Stated he was a Detective Inspector of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ravenhall, Warwick. £ 1 REWARD. 54 — Birmingham ( City).— For deserting his wife and children— WILLIAM GILLIVER, age 25, height about 5 ft. 2 in., complexion pale, high cheek bones, slightly pock marked on fore- head, oval face, hair and slight moustache light brown, hollow eyes. A jeweller's engraver; native of Birmingham. He is visiting towns in South Wales, engraving initials, & c., on watches, sticks, & c., at public- houses. Stays at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Board of Guardians, Birmingham, for such information as will lead to the arrest of Gilliver. Information to the Chief Constable, Birming- ham. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 55. — Pickering ( County^. — For larceny between 12th and 21st ult., at Scalby— STEPHEN BRANDE, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion very dark, hair black, clean shaved, eyes brown, of Jewish appearance; dress, black coat and vest, dark trousers. Supposed a native of Surrey.— E. MARYAN BRANDE, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair ( roll in front) light brown, eyes grey; dress, black dress, jacket and bonnet ( trimmed black feather.) They were employed as butler and cook, and may seek similar employment. Both are addicted to drink. Stated they had been on a Wilson liner as steward and stewardess. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Beswick, Pickering. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). b6.— Pontetract ( County).— For rape, 24th ult., at Skelbroke— WILLIAM HEMSW0RTH, age about 56, height about 5 ft. 7 in., slight round shoulders, complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes brown ; dress, black suit and cap. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hollis, Pontefract. 57 - Rotherham ( County).— For uttering counterfeit coin, viz., 5 florins and 1 half- crown ( the florins are of soft metal, but of good imita- tion, stamped " 1900," the half- crown is of rather superior make, stamped " 1902")— TWO MEN ( lst, age 28 to 30, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair ( cut short) and slight moustache light; wearing old black coat and vest. 2nd, age 27 or 28, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., slight build, com- plexion pale, hair and slight moustache light; dress, grey suit, red and white check tie, light cap. They separately visited small shops, made a trivial purchase, and tendered one of the counter- feit coins. Information to Supt. McDonald, Court House, Rotherham. 2 T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1.6, 1904. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. ABERDEENSHIRE. oH — Aberdeen (' > uniy).— In custody, charged with fraud— ALBERT HEINTZ, a German, age about 40, height 5 ft. in., stout build, complexion swarthy, full face, sharp nose, hair ( bald on top, thin over forehead) and mous- tache dark brown, eyes grey, states he is ruptured right side, wearing a truss, speaks with broken accent; dress, grey jacket sun, brownish tweed cap, lace boots. He represented himself as an organ builder. Called on clergymen to whom he stated he had coma to secure a residence for a sister and two nephews, sometimes stated a nephew and niece, that he absconded from Germany to evade Army service and went to America, and on his return recently was arrested by the military authorities and imprisoned, but escaped. Being out of funds for- lodgings appealed for money to be repaid upon his sister's arrival from Germany. Usually mentioned some other clergyman whom he stated had recomim nded him to call. At other times he represented himself as a horse dealer, and related plausible stories to ( btain money. Information to the Chief Constable, County Police Office, Aberdeen. BERKSHIRE. 59.— Wokingham ( County).— Remanded till 14th inst., charged with obtaining 22s. 6d. by false pretences— JOHN WAKELY COOKE, alias JOHN WAKELY, age 32„ height 5 ft. lli in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, 3 pimples right cheek, 2 do. left cheek, lion and boar right forearm, cut mark left thumb, scar left forefinger, long scar side left hand, 3 scars top head, 2 do. right shin; dress, dark suit, cap, lace boots. A carpenter; native of Tottenham. Was employed as an estimating clerk. For some time past he has obtained goods and money from per- sons in various parts of the country by advertising and answering advertisements in the Feathered World. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Goddard, Wokingham. BUCKINGHA MS HIRE. GO.— Buckingham ( County].— Remanded till 15th inst., for stealing a bicycle, 28th ult.— ERNEST MANDERS, age 30, height 5 ft. 6J in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, light grey suit and cap. A native of Water Stratford, Bucks. Has served in the Army. Information to Supt. Bunker, Buckingham. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 61— Cambridge ( Borough). — Sentenced, 7th inst., to one month imprisonment for stealing a jacket and vesWOHN NORTH, age 52, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) grey, eyes blue, right arm amputated at elbow; dress, 1 blue serge jacket, 1 dark plaid jacket, light brown vest, light brown tweed trousers, black hard felt hat, blue neckerchief with white spots, old Blucher boots. A hawker; states he is a native of Birmingham. Supposed previously convicted. Information to the Chief Constable, Cambridge. CA RNA R VON SHIRE. 62.— bagnor ( Comity). — Remanded till 15th inst., for stealing bicycle ( Case No. 44, 28th ult.), recovered— ARTHUR FRANCIS NASH, age 21, height 5 ft. in., well built, complexion sallow, broad features, large mouth, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes grey. A private of the Oxford Light Infantry; native of Maidenhead. Found in his possession a Post Office bank book, No. 17033, Capel Street Post Office, Dublin, deposits £ 1, 28th October; £ 2, 3rd November; 10s., 4th November, name of Richard Fortune, 65 Mary Street, Dublin, Mandoline School, teacher of music; also pawntickets, l- 5th November, 1904, Kingstown, for great coat; 1 lst November, 1904, at Kingsbridge for a watch, No. 732764. Sup- posed identical with Man, Case No. 11, 28th ult. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Harris, Bangor. GLA MORGA N SHIRE. 63.— Swansea ( Borough).— Committed for trial at next Assizes for wounding on the high seas— PIETRO BRUNO, alias PETER BROWN, an Italian, age 37, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown. An able seaman. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Swansea. HEREFORDSHIRE. 64. — Ross ( County).— Sentenced to on< month imprisonment for stealing £ 1— GEORGE TAYLOR, age 33, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, mole back ol neck, end of left middle finger crushed, varicose veins right leg ; dress, brown jacket, cord vest black cord trousers, old grey cap, and strong lac< boots. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Marston, Ross. LINCOLNSHIRE. 65. — Kesteven ( County). — Remanded, charged with shopbreaking— THOMAS SMITH, age 38, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light, eyes grey, scar bridge of nose and chest, " L. F." tattooed right forearm ; dress, old black jacket and vest, blue guernsey, bluish trousers, brown light lace boots. States he is a native of Hartlepool.— THOMAS RYAN, age J3, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey, " 1887 " tattooed back right hand, anchor left forearm, man and woman right forearm, cross flags and shield on chest, several other marks on aims and wrists; dress, old black coat and vest, cord trousers, blucher boots. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Photographs can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Clarke, Lincoln. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. (>(>•— Long ton ( County).— Fined 20s. and costs at Longton Borough Petty Sessions, 8ih inst., for obtaining food and lodgings by fraud— JAMES ARTHUR JONES, alias ARTHUR COLES, age 21 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion pale, hair and slight moustache light, eyes dark, scar outside right eye; dress, dark striped suit, white silk neckerchief, straw sailor hat, brown lace boots. A miner; states he is a native of Oldham, but believed to be Mansfield. ( See Case No. 55, 28th ult.) Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. SUSSEX ( East). 67.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— Committed for trial at Assizes, 22nd inst., for burglary ( see Case No. 66, 18th October, 1901)— GEORGE FOX, age 30, height 5 ft. 8J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, abscess scar right forearm, scar right elbow. A gardener; native of East- bourne. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. SUSSEX ( West). 68.— Steyning ( County).— C< mmittcd for trial at Snssex Assizes, 22nd inst., for larceny— CHARLES STEGGALL, alias LARRY TERENCE DONOGHUE and DRUMMOND, age 23, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair and slight moustache dark brown, eyes ( sunken) grey, both legs have been broken, " CHARLES STEGGALL" and head of woman left forearm, pierced heart and arrow right forearm. A native of Brighton ; has been employed on a farm in Canada, has also been employed as a barman and shop assistant at Brighton and Southwick. Sup- posed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Hooker, SteyniDg. forearm, " J. Marney " and anchor left wrist, star back of left hand, sailor on chest, cross flags, bugle, " B. D." right arm, arm has been broken at elbow. Information to Chief Constable Burrow, York. WILTSHIRE. 69.— Warminster ( County).— Sentenced, 7th inst., to one month imprisonment for stealing a bicycle— CHARLES TOMPSETT, age 25, height 5 ft. 10J in., complexion and hair dark, small moustache, eyes hazel, rather long pointed chin; dress, dark slate colour suit. Supposed a native of Tunbridge Wells.— HAROLD G. LIL- BIGER, age 23, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion fair, hair dark, eyes brown; dress, dark blue jacket with white stripes, grey vest and trousers, dark striped muffler, bowler hat, lace boots. A native of New York. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Lane, Warminster. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 70.— York ( Citj/\— Remanded till 15th inst.. for stealing a silver keyless watch. No. 77712; 1 silver Geneva, No. 46521 ; 1 do., No. 194304; 1 do., No. 53224; 1 metal stop watch; 1 metal centre seconds chronograph stop watch; 1 metal Albert, snake pattern; 1 metal guard, round link pattern; 1 steel Albert, curb pattern— JOSEPH MARNEY, age 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue, bust of a woman left upper arm, " J. B. X, J. M." cross and anchor left PROPERTY STOLEN. ESSEX. 71.— Grays ( County).— 24th nit., a lady's gold keyless demi- hunter Geneva watch, No. 14638, chased back, about size of a h- lf- crown, white inner dial with Roman numerals, blue outer dial enamelled with Arabic numerals, in a black leather wrist band. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. HEREFORDSHIRE- 72— Ledbury ( County).— 5th inst.. a silver English capped hunting lever watch, No. 222751— Supposed by TRAMPS. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. KENT. 73.— Sandwich ( County).— 5th inst., a new " Goodwin Light" pneumatic bicycle, B. S. A. fittings, Dunlop tyres, free wheel, Crabbe brakes, rubber pedals, upturned handle bars, cork grips, black ends, Brampton saddle, Westwood plated rims, black enamelled frame, Bluemell's peerless mudguards, transfer on head and back stay, " Goodwin Light & Earnshaw, The Beach Cycle Works, Deal," new Corsair lamp attached— Sus- picion is attached to A MAN, age about 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, white of left eye is mixed with pupil caused by a cut; dress, light grey jacket suit, dark tie, black and white check cap, brown kid gloves. Information to Supt. Chaney, Sandwich. li.— Maidstone ( Borough).— 4th inst,, a " Sparkbrook Popular" safety bicycle, " Apps, Mailing ( agent)," on head, free wheel, 22 in. frame, 26 in. wheels, Dunlop tyres, flat handle bars, rubber pedals, 68 gear, white grips with black borders, Empire saddle, mudguards, tool bag, clips for pump attached, nearly new. Information to Chief Constable Mackintosh, Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 75. — Salford ( Borough). — 29th ult , by shopbreaking, a blue serge jacket suit, fancy black shank buttons ; 1 double- breasted blue serge jacket suit, black Italian cloth lining, plain polished buttons; 7 tweed jacket suits, various colours, including small grey check and stripes, all have black lining, and some have vertical pockets ; 1 dark slate serge jacket suit, fancy grey buttons, black lining ; 2 black vicuna overcoats, black lining, vertical pockets, seams overlaid, black bone buttons ; 3 pairs of tweed trousers; 3 youth's jacket suits, mixture and stripe patterns ; 1 youth's blue serge jacket and trousers, vertical pockets, black lining, black bone buttons ; 5 pairs Shetland wool pants ; 2 pairs braces, marked " Hand Sewn"; 7 pairs braces, marked Mikado"; 2 white shirts, marked " Metropole " ; 11 white reversible fronts, marked " Metropole"; 5 pairs Shetland wool singlets ; 1 brown leather sample bag, linen lined, pocket about 16 in. long; 6 pairs of gold plated cuff links ; 6 sets of gold plated studs, pearl backs ; J gross of common metal studs, moveable heads; 10 " Ocean" linen collars ; 3 " Ivanhoe" linen collars; 6 " Black Watch" linen collars, all size 15 ; 1 joiner's brace ; 1 screw driver ; 1 axe ; 1 saw ; and 1 gimlet. 16. — Salford ( Borough).— 31st ult., by housebreaking, 12 dinner knives and forks ; 12 dessert do.; 2 sets of carvers ( 1 fluted steel, " Rodgers" maker thereon), all ivory handles; 1 pair electro plated knife rests; 1 dark grey rainproof overcoat, chain hanger, black bone buttons, sleeves have been turned up ; 1 pair box calf button boots, size 7, stitched toe caps; 1 pair women's box calf button boots, patent leather toe caps, size 7 ; 1 pair boys' lace boots, size 2 ; 2 dark green leather cases, each containing 2 serviette rings, " J. H." scratched on outside of 1, plain pattern, other 2 embossed ; 1 set of artificial upper teeth on gold plate, " Lloyd, Regent Road, 1885 " thereon ; 2 white tablecloths, I far worn, iron mould in centre; I red and grey check muffler. Information to Chief Constable Hallam, Salford. OXFORDSHIRE. 11.— Oxford ( City).— lst inst,, an old gold double cased watch, thin cases, maker, Grohe, Geneva, old gold chain attached. Information to Chief Constable Cole, City Police, Oxford. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 11, 1 9 04 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued.)— SURREY. 78. — Chertsey ( County).— 5th inst., by burglary at Bagsliot, a silver lever watch, open face; 1 gold brooch, shape of a coach horn; 1 lady's silver keyless watch, chased back; 1 silver Albert, curb pattern; 5 gold spectacle frames; 1 lady's silver watch chain; 8 or 9 gold eye glass frames; 1 gold seal with 3 stars, 1 comet, 1 blood stone, and 1 magnet attached; 4 gold charms, viz.: pig, goat, elephant, and heart; 3 small silver brace- lets; 1 large telescope; 1 pair silver plated opera glasses, in green leather with handle, in a mauve colour bag with a clasp; several sovereigns, 70 six- pences, 36 shillings, and Is. 6d. bronze. 79.— chertsey {(•'"• nty).— 6th inst., by officebreaking, at Egham Railway Station, a brown leather kit bag, about 2 ft. 6 in. long, " W. J. H." in black letters, and several foreign labels thereon; 1 pair brown lace boots, size 6, canvas lined, left boot half soled; 1 pair black glace kid lace boots, size 6, left boot half soled and repaired inside; 1 pyjama suit, cellular, white with blue stripes, " Hoar & Sons, Staines," thereon; 1 blue print shirt; 1 white shirt, with heliotrope stripe in front; 6 collars, 16£ x 3 m., straight, some by Fitzgerald & Co., Cheapside, " The Nobleman," the others by Roberts & Abbott, Strand, " The Repulse; 1 white pique waistcoat slip; 1 white silk handkerchief; 6 or 7 neckties, makers Hoar & Sons, Staines; 1 pair brown socks, open work in front; 1 pair white washleather gloves; 2 oval hair brushes, white wooden backs; shaving soap in tube, " Colgate, American " thereon; 1 black comb; 1 black handle razor; 1 metal top shaving brush; 1 pair polished steel nail scissors; 1 metal soap box; 1 scent bottle, silver top, enamelled, Japanese girl; 1 tin Nugget black polish; 1 bottle Simpson brown polish; 1 tin Calvert's carbolic tooth powder; 1 white tooth brush; 1 pair white spatts, 4 white buttons thereon; 1 white woollen sweater with collar; 1 lady's costume, fawn coloured cloth, trimmed heliotrope velvet and silk ( new) ; 2 black serge jackets ( new), fit a boy age 12 or 13; and 2 do. waistcoats; 9 silver plated pencil cases; 7 packs playing cards, some have " Joker" thereon; 2 metal money boxes, Daily Mail ( new) ;. 1 oilskin cape, velvet collar, marked inside " W. H. Smith & Sons"; and about 6s.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 20, height 5 ft. 5 to 7 in. ; wearing old clothing, grey cap ( large peak). The thief left behind a pair of old brown boots. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUFFOLK ( West). 80.— C/ g » r& ((^ oti'n/-// v — Since KMi ult., nt Stoke, a half hoop diamond ring, 5 stones set in gold, stones slightly scratched, stones in centre larger than others Information to Supt. Bardwell, Clare. WA R WICK SHIRE m 81.— Stratford - on - A van ( County\— 2nd inst., a street piano, No. 724, 44 hammers, " G. Jaconelle & Co., Manufacturers of Pianos and Organs, 40 and 41, Banbury Street, Birmingham, and Glasgow " on front, carriage painted blue with red and white lines, new felt green leaf cover, new tyre on one wheel— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion, hair and eyes dark; wearing dark cloth- ing, cap and muffler. An Italian. Information to Supt. Lambourne, Stratford- on- Avon. IGORGES TERSHIRE . 82. — Dudley ( Bomugh>. — 8th inst,. by housebreaking, a silver English lever watch, " Pre- sented to Sephy Sadler on his 15th Birthday by his parents " inscribed inside case, " S. J. S." on out- side case. Information to Chief Supt. Speke, Dudley. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 83.— Wiihernsea iCotin/ g).— 3rd or 4th inst.. at Fledon, a " Tourist" bicycle, frame black enamelled. 28 in. wheels, plated rims, Clincher tyres, front rim brake, new departure back pedal brake, " W. Smithson, Charlotte Street, Hull" transfer on head, " The Tourist" in gold letters on centre bar, Brooks's saddle, rat trap pedals, King of the Road lamp. Information to Supt. East, Withernsea. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 84 — Sheffield ( City).— 28th ult., by shop- breaking, S boxes of 50 Intrepida cigars ; 16 do. Delegado ; 3do. Rock ; 6 do. Murias; 6 do. Marcillas ; 4 do. Murias ( sixpenny) ; 2 bundles Coj es'Courts, 100 in each bundle; 8 boxes Ordath cigarettes, containing 10 packets ; 12 do. State Express ; 7 do., containing 25 packets ; 3 do. My Darling, contain- ing 10 packets ; 5 do. Wills' Gold Flake : 2 do. Tortoiseshell; 2 do. Three Castles; 4 do. Richmond Gem; 2 do. Players' Navy • ut, containing 12 packets ; 4 do. Golden Dawn ; 5 boxes Woodbine ; 1 box Ogd ens'Tabs ; 35 packets of tobacco, various brands; 11 briar pipes, silver mounted, amber mouth- pieces ; 2 leather cigarette cases; 1 cigar case with silver corners; 1 navy blue serge jacket. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Sheffield. 85.— York ( City).— 5th inst., a pneumatic bicycle, " Dean Serins " make, transfer on front, Fagan two speed gear, Bowden back brake, front brake removed, half dropped handle bars, white handles, Clipper Reflex tyres, plated rims, 26 in. frame, blue lined, bell broken, plated pump. Information to Chief Constable Barrow, York. PR0PERTY_ FOUND. LEWES TERSHIRE. 86.— Market Harborough ( County).— Left at a Temperance Hotel, ' 8th September last, a safety bicycle, makers, " The Sun Fitting Cycle Co , Birmingham," 25 in. frame, Cambridge tyres, new departure bub, free wheel, front rim brake, i in. pitch roller chain, rat trap pedals, steering fock, flat handle bar, celluloid handles with black tips, Brampton new saddle No. 1, Anchor lamp, pump. Supposed stolen. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Leach, Market Harborough. SURREY. 87. — Horsham ( County). — 21st ult., at Esher, supposed stolen, 45 old coins, consisting of British, British Hong Kong, Imperial British East African Co., Indian, American, Portugese, Straits Settlement. Italian, Chinese, and Dutch. Information to Supt. Marks, Hersham. PROPERTY RECOVERED. SURREY. 8*. — Chertsey ( County). — Bicycle, Case No. 73, ? 8th ult. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 89.— K Division.— 29th ult., a brown mare cob, 14 hands, ragged mane, short tail, scar on inside near fore kneo and outside off hind fetlock ( hair off latter about 6ize of shilling), continually switches its tail ; a set of brass mounted harness, blue padded ; and a governess car, upholstered in dark green morocco leather, painted dark green, green stripe round panels, brass beading round top of car, green spindles painted top of panels, wheels picked out white lines, brass caps, " Sal- mon, Newport Pagnall" thereon, drop seat on door, top right side corner of dashboard has been broken off and repaired, containing 3 green morocco leather cushions ( 1 small, 2 large), 1 waterproof knee apron. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND. DERBYSHIRE. 90.— Eckington ( County).— 27th ult., at Mosborough, the body of A MAN, age about £ 0, length 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair, side whiskers, and eyes grey ; dress, light grey suit, white turned down collar, black and white tie, grey Oxford shirt, red flannel under, grey worsted stockings, hard felt hat, size 6J, makers " Garrett and Haigh, Hatters, Huddersfield" inside, light lace boots. Found in pockets, a wooden pipe, spectacles and case in a piece of paper, " To Car- croft, Adwick Station " written in red ink there- on. Information to Supt. Andrew, Eckington, near Sheffield. HAMPSHIRE. 91.— Portsmouth ( Borough). — 6th inst., at Milton, a newly born MALE CHILD, about 5 days old, well developed, hair black, eyes blue, wrapped in two pieces of twill sheeting, one old towel, small piece of blanket, 1 pink flannelette nightdress ( fit a child about 4 years old), and two pieces of brown paper, in a basket made of black and white plaited straw ( crushed), check pattern. Now in Portsea Island Union. Information to the Chief Constable, Portsmouth. KENT. W.— Ramsgate ( Borough)— 30th ult., the body of a fully developed newly born FEMALE CHILD, wrapped in an old tea cloth, a portion of the Daily Telegraph, lst June, 1904, and two pieces of brown paper, in a brown card board box, heavily marked " 1/ 3,9208, and m/ t" on end in black, " 4 " in blue on bottom. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Rams- gate. APPREHENSIONS. 93.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office— Licence- holder EDWARD O'BRIEN, Office No. 1703- 99, Tabular Form, lst July, 1904, and current List of Apprehensions. 94.— Metropolitan Police District, A Division.— JOHN DUNCAN, Case No. 2, 8th April, 1904. 95.— Metropolitan Police District, D Division. — A. VON WINKLER, Case No. 3,14th ult. 96— Metropolitan Police District, E Division.— MARCUS BARTHOPP, Case No. 4, 24th June, 1904. 97. — City of London. - ALFRED BALDERSON, Case No. 89, 21st ult. 98 — Buckinghamshire, High Wy- combe ( Borough).— ARTHUR JEFFS, Case No. 4, 4th inst., and property recovered. 99. — Cheshire, Macclesfield ( Borough). — Supervisee JOSEPH HORNE, Office No. 2^ 47- 02, Case No. 15, 21st ult. 100. — Derbyshire, Chesterfield ( Borough).— Licence- holder CYRIL MELF0RD, Office No. 1605- 00, Case No. 86, 14th ult., and sentenced, 24th, at Newport ( Mon.), to 9 months hard labour for larceny ( lodger), as LENNOX HARCOURT. 101 .— Glamorganshire, Cardiff ( Borough).— FRED SHORT, Case No. 22, 28th ult., in custody at Newport. 102.— Hertfordshire, St. Albans ( City).— GEORGE BANKS, Case No. 24, 23rd September last. 103— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— Licence- holder PATRICK HUDSON, Office No. 732- 02, Case No. 25, 2nd September last, and sentenced at Tredegar, 27th September, to 3 months hard labour as a suspected person. 10L— Lancashire, Salford ( Borough). — THOMAS WALKER, Case No. 31, 18th Dec- ember, 1903. m.- Shropshire, Oswestry ( County). — CHARLES f'EGG, Case No. 36,27th May, 1904. 106.— StaffordshireStafford( Countij). — Expiree JOHN SHAW, Office No. 3362- 01, Case No. 30, 5th August last. 107. — Surrey, Chertsey ( County).— FRANK GROOM, Case No. 47, 21st ult. 108.— Sussex ( East), Eastbourne ( Borough).— GEORGE FOX, Case No. 66, 18th October, 1901, and FREDERICK W. CHANDLER, Case No. 31,4th inst. 109. — Sussex ( East), Hove ( Borough). — Expiree JAMES BLOW, Office No. 2019 02, Case No. 36, 30th September last, and committed for trial at Lewes Assizes for larceny as JAMES MALONE. 110.— Warwickshire, Birmingham ( City).- CHARLES LANGTON, Case No. 54, 13th July, 1900. 111.— Warwickshire, Warwick ( County).— C. CHIVERS, Case No. 37, 30th September last, and sentenced to 3 mouths imprisonment. 112.— Yorkshire ( North Riding), Scarborough ( Borough,.— J AMES COX, Case Nj. 66, 6tli S ptember, 1901, and PATRICK J. MARTIN, Casd No. 27, 11th Marcn, 1904. 2 T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1.6, 1904. APPREHENSIONS ( continued j- m- Yorkshire ( West Riding), Bradford [ City).— JAMES ALLEN, Case No. 4b, 3rd June, 1904. Ill- Yorkshire ( West Riding), Leeds ( City). — WALTER SEDGEWICK, Office No. 5104, Case No. 53. 12th August last, and sentenced at Birmingham Sessions, 1st inst., to 9 months hard labour, for fraud, as WALTER BROWN. lib.— Yorkshire ( West Riding), York { City). — THOMAS NEWBURY, Case No. 39, 2nd January, 1903, and sentenced to 2 months imprisonment. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 116.— Y Division.— For stealing 134 22 ct. gold wedding rings, BM to BN; 64 18 ct. chased keepers, BM to BN; 64 9 ct. do., E to D; 64 do., MD to UD; 43 ladies' 18 ct. knot rings, DM B and BO; 44 do. gem rings, set diamonds and sapphires, BN to EN; 44 9, 15, and 18 ct. plain signet rings, N to N- BO; 44 ladies' 9 ct. twisted rings, N to Bo; 44 do. 15 ct. gem rings, D; 44 9, 15, and 18 ct. stone signet rings, D to BL; 59 15 ct. hollow signet rings, ID to DD; 64 9 ct. do., E to N; 64 ladies' 9 and 15 ct. gem rings, DD to BN; 59 ladies' 9 ct. dress rings, set paste diamonds, E to DD; 64 do., EN; 64 do., MD to ID; 64 do., N; 5 15 ct. Geneva watches, plain cases, " C. Churchill" on dials, white dials, gold hands, E to TBo; 35 ladies' 9, 15 and 18 ct. Geneva watches, chased cases, BE; 3 ladies' 15 ct. long guards ( 1 Prince of Wales; 1 twisted knot; 1 Alma pattern); 12 9 ct. Alberts, various; 60 gold seals and lockets, D IMM; 15 gold band bracelets, plain and fancy patterns, BN; 30 9 ct. chain bracelets, BN to E; 30 pairs 9 and 15 ct. earrings, small stud pattern on small velvet, B velvet pads— THREE MEN ( 1st, age 23, height 5 ft. 8 in,, stout build, com- plexion fair, short side whiskers, prominent eye- brows; dress, jacket suit, plaid peak cap. 2nd, age 22, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion dark; wearing dark overcoat, black hard felt hat. 3rd, age 29, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, com- plexion dark; wearing dark overcoat, light check cap). Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Offica, New Scotland Yard, S. W. MISSING. 117.— Since 28th ult,, from Abridge, Essex— CHARLES RAYMOND, age 70, height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and side whiskers grey ; dress, black diagonal suit, bard felt hat, lace boots. A grocer's assistant. Is very depressed at the prospect of becoming blind, and has been somewhat eccentric lately. Information to Mr. Gammon, 106 Sandyhill Road, Woolwich. 118.— Since 22nd August last, from Little Bard" field, Essex— EDITH SCARFE, age 25, height 5 ft. 4 in., rather stout build, complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes blue; dress, bluish mixture skirt, black three- quarter length jacket, black sailor hat, shoes, carried an umbrella. Was last seen going in the direction of Braintree. mk: -..> >,'. . " .• V . v y I ' " - < • ... . • Information to Mr. Walter Barker, The Spread Eagle" Inn, Little Birdfield, Braintree, Essex. List of Lloenoo Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re- apprehendad, for the week ending November 5th, 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 289- 04 Page 141- 04 Page 216- 04 Page 23- 04 273- 04 34- 04 254- 03 ADAMS, GEORGE ALEXANDER, WILLIAM AUSTIN, ARTHUR Page Page Page Page Page Page 230- 04 23- 04 38- 04 31- 03 Page 238- 01 Page Page I'age I'age Page Page Page 11- 01 62- 04 108- 01 257 04 202- 04 184- 03 75 03 BENSON, JAMES BURNS, DAVID COOMBES, JAMES COURTNEY, JOHN DUGGAN, JOHN EVANS, THOMAS EVANS, WILLIAM GEORGE GRANT, WILLIAM GRAY, MAUD HALLING, THOMAS HEARD, ARTHUR HIRST, CHARLES HENRY HOPE, WILLIAM HUNT, HENRY JACKSON. GEORGE KNIGHT, FREDERICK LAMBERT, JAMES LYONS, HENRY MARNEY, EDWARD MITCHELL, WILLIAM O'BRIEN, EDWARD OFFORD, HENRY QUA1N, PATRICK SCOTT, WILLIAM SHEA, JOHN SMITH, ALFRED SMITH, THOMAS TALBOT, WILLIAM TOONEY, HENRY WALSH, MAURICE Drunk Unlawful possession 1. Obtaining food and money by false pretences 2. Obtaining money by trick Drunk on licenced premises Attempted larceny ( person) Stealing a till and contents Larceny ( servant) Wilful damage Larceny from ship in dock Embezzlement Drunk and dis. Shoplifting pewter Stealing pot Loitering WALTERS. FREDERICK Warehousbreaking Lar< eny from cart unattended Ass- istiDg to man- age a brothel Larceny ftoiu bath- ing machine Larceny ( per.) Druuk P. of C. Act Larceny ( per.) Larceny ( per.) Burglary and shopbreaking False pretences Drunk and dis. Diunk and dis. P. of C. Act Cycle stealing Shoplifting Larceny P. of C. Act Larceny ( goods exposed for sale) Buiglary THOMAS ADAMS Same Name 1. WILLIAM GOLDSMEAD 2. ARTHUR AUSTIN Same Name Same Name JAMES CROOME Same Name JAMES JOSEPH WHITE Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name ARTHUR CROSSLEY Same Name THOMAS SMITH Same Name JAMES HALL Same Name ARTHUR TRUNDLE Same Name EDWARD MAIN Same Name THOMAS CAMPBELL CHARLES BUTLER Same Name Same Name EDWARD HART Same Name CHARLES SULLIVAN Same Name HENRY TORNEY Same Name WILLIAM HARRISON 5s. or 5 days 5s. or 5 days 1. 3 years p. s. 2. 6 months h. l. Fined 5s. 3 months h. l. 3 years p. 8. 1 month h. l. 3 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 6 months b. l. 5 days impt. 3 months h. l. 15 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 3 years p. s. 3 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 12 months h 1. 15 months h. l. 5s. or 5 days 12 months h. l. 14 days h i. 2 years h. l. 18 months b. l. 8 months h. l. 20s. or 14 days Fined 5s. 12 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 3 months b. l. 21 days h. l. 3 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 2nd Nov., Thames P. Ct. 27th Oct., Tottenham P. Sess. 1. 19th Oct., Chelmsford Qr. Sess. 2. 2nd Nov., Edgware P. Sess. 29th Oct., Southwark P. Ct. 22nd Oct., Thames P. Ct. 17th Oct., Brighton Qr. Sess. 27th Oct., Mansion House P. Ct. 25th Oct., N. L. Sess. 20th Oct., Chelmsford Qr. Sess. 27th Oct., Marylebone P. Ct. 2nd Nov., Thames P. Ct. 2nd Nov., Southwark P. Ct. 25th Oct., N. L. Sess. 5th Nov., Lambeth P. Ct. 19th Oct., Wakefield Sess. 25th Oct., N. L. Sess. j 22nd Aug., Cle lenwell P. Ci 17th Oct., Biighton Qr. Sess. 25th Oct., N. L. Sess. i lbt Nov., Greenwich P. Ct. I 31st Oct., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 27th Oct., Worship Street P. ; ct. 17th Oct., Biigbton Qr. Sess. 25th Oct., N. L. Sess. 28th Oct., Hastings Qr. Sess. 3rd Nov., West London P. Ct. 2nd Nov., Southwark P. Ct. 23th Oct., Lambeth P. Ct. 15th Aug., Lambeth P. Ct. 3rd Nov., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 1st Nov., Bow Street P. Ct. 31st Oct., Lambeth P. Ct. 31st Oct., Clei ken well P. Ct. 24th Oct., N. L. Sess. P. C. Williams, 72NR ; also P. C. Dixon, C. I. D., N. 1. 2. P. S. Burrell and P. C. Ayres, C. I. D., X. P. C. Hawkins. 257 L. P. C. Pye and P. C. Gooding, C. I. D., H. Dct.- Sergt. Newell and P. C. Land, 834. City. P. C. Forbes, 181N ; also P. C. Adam- stone, C. I. D., N. P. C. Criddle, 334 K, and P. C. Barnes, 285 K. P. C. Avres, C. I. D., X ; also P. S. Davis, C. I D„ E. P. C. Hughes, 38HK. P. C. Button, 331L; also Inspr. Ley, L. P. C. Noate, 517S ; also P. C. Grist, C. I. D.. S. P. C. Ball, J87L : also P. S. Gill, 103Y. P. S. Walts. C. l. D., A ; also P. C. Keys, C. I. I), L. P. C Pearce, 86G ; also P. S. Pride, C. I. D . G. P. C. Andrews, 284R. P. C. Brown, 116D; also P. S. Mercer, C. I. D, C. P. C. Housden, 82H. P. C. Skilton. 519J ; also P. S. Thornell, C I. D., M. P. C. Jndd, 590X ; also P. C. Pittaway, C I. D., X. P. C. Whitmore, 34LR; also P. S. King, C I. D., P. P. C. Stovell, 654W ; also P. C. Hunt, C. I. D., W. P. C. Butler, 1410 ; also P. C. Payne, 572Y. P. C. Chapman, 129K, and P. C. Bowd- ler, 127E. P. C. Thomson, ( ill W, and P. C. Christ- mas, 63 WR. P. O. Bamton, 3J3G ; also P. C. Garrard, C. I. D, E. P. C. Bloomfield, 75B ; also P. C. Bennett, 20YR. LOKDON . PH. MT. I* roR His Muuri'I ST4TIO « IH » OOIOI » R J. J. KKLIKIB * O.^.. U « ir* D. VIOI- O » » jra< K.-, S. W ; M, KI » T> WIIUU STBEKT. B. C.; IAO TTARGAIIAKA WO « ,, S. E. 6: 024