THE NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1904. VOL. XXI., No. 2188 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. GAZETTE Ruaui. 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOK OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YAIID, 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. 3. 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 o; 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. ATIOST s. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guurunleed by an ufficer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. S. 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 anitounce- ment will be wliolly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should he 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. Sew Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Purl'uiment Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only he accepted on payment; and the charges for the insertion of the same wiU be given on application. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London. S. W. SPECIAL NOTICES. NUMEROUS complaints have been received by the Glasgow Police regarding the Scottish Photo- graph Touring and Pictorial Post Card Company, 74 Broomielaw, Glasgow. This business is carried on by ALFRED FRY and his wife. Fry, who was declared a bankrupt in August, 1903, travels the United Kingdom iu company of one or two men soliciting orders for photographs and pictorial post cards, a female usually follows them and receives deposits on orders taken. The orders are forwarded to Glasgow and are not executed until after many months' delay. CITY OF LONDON. — For conspiracy and fraud — JOHN O. ABRAHAMS, age 35, height 5 ft. 11 in., com- plexion pale, long thin face, hair and moustache brown; wearing dark clothes and silk hat.— — WOLLERMAN, age 35, height 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion florid, hair, moustache and beard dark brown; dress, brown morning suit, dark overcoat, hard felt liat.— AUGUSTUS J. ABRAHAMS, age 65, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair, beard and moustache grey, walks slowly; usually wears dark clothes, silk hat. Lately traded as the Merchants' Legal Aid Society, 46 Queen Victoria Street, E. C. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Stark, 26 Old Jewry E. C. button boots with patent fronts, or may be wear- ing grey cap, brown coat.— FRED RAWLINGS, age about 22, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown ; dress, dark suit, white woollen sweater, black button boots. Stated he was a native of Dublin. Stablemen. Information to Capt. Henderson, Chief Con- stable, Reading. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 9.— Cambridge ( Borough).— Yor obtain- ing two silk handkerchiefs by false pretences, 30th ult.— A MAN, who gave the name of JACKSON, age about 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., thick set, liair dark brown, moustache dark; dress, black melton jacket, brown cord trousers, dark cap, blue cotton jacket. Appearance of an engine- driver or a mechanic. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Cambridge. CHESHIRE. 10 — Crewe ( County). — For obtaining- money bv false pretences— JOHN THOMAS GIBSON, alias JOHN WILLIAMS, Office No. 1834- 00, age 30, height 5 ft. lj in., complexion fresh, hair ( thin on top) light brown, eyes grey, scar back right hand, on and above left eyebrow, mole back neck, face and back of hands freckled, high cheek bones; dress, blue ( double- breasted) jacket suit, dark grey cap with black stripe, white satin tie with red flower, strong lace boots. An engineer; native of Congleton. He took lodgings at Shavington, 14th ult., stating he was a foreman engineer from the Westinghouse Co., Old Trafford, and had come to instal the eiectric light at a residence. Borrowed Is. from the landlady, and absconded 18th ult. Sentenced at Stafford Quarter Sessions, lst December, 1903, to 12 months hard labour for obtaining goods bv false pretences. Liberated on remission, 17tii October last. 4906. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. 11 — Macclesfield ( Borough).— For bal- ing, 25th ult., a bicycle, " Smiths of Saltley " on head, and " The Saltley " on bottom tube, Bowden brake, roller free wheel, new Dunlop front tyre. Dunlop tandem back tyre, stamped " Clearance " inside, rims 28 by lg, bottom tube of frame damaged near head, flat handle bars, white centre and brown tipped handles LOWE, age about 26, height about 5 ft. 2 in., thin face, clean shaved; dress, dark tweed suit, tan boots, brown leggings. NUMEROUS complaints have been received by the Glasgow Police regarding CRAIG, CRAIG < Sr CO. and MITCHELL < fc CO., Jewellers and Musical Instrument Dealers, & c., 55 Bath Street, Glasgow. Both businesses are conducted by the same persons; they advertise extensively, the advertisements being so framed as to lead credu- lous people to believe that the articles will be for- warded on receipt of a deposit of sixpence, but this is not so, as the article is only said to be secured on payment of the deposit, and set aside till the balance of the price. Is paid. Persons who have paid the deposit, on writing for an explana- tion, are invariably informed that unless the regulations as regards quoting the registered number are observed, no notice can be taken of any communication. As these complaints are outside Police inter- ference, persons complaining should take proceed- ings in a Civil Court. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— c Division.— For fraudulently converting £ 55 and £ 57 to his own use— FREDERIC!! BROOKE, age 55, very stout build, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion pale, hair and eyes brown, of smart appearance; dress, grey mixture suit, grey covert coat, black hard felt hat. Supposed a native of Yorkshire. Warrant issued. 2.— P Division. — For obtaining £ 2 Ss. 6d. by fraud, 21st ult.— R. THOMAS, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion pale, hair light ; dress, long dark overcoat, grey striped trousers, black hard felt hat, tail colour gloves. He represented himself as an agent to the Pru- dential Assurance Company. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. 4.— Bedford ( Borough For an indecent assault, 31st October last— JOHN HOBBS, age about 45, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, liair and moustache light brown, nose slightly turned up, inclined to be stout. A tailor. Warrant issued. 5.— Redfnrd ( Borough). — For embezzle- ment— VINCENT JOHN BARLOW, alias PERCY WARNER, age 40, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes grey, small lump back of head and on top of right ear. Warrant is" » u<- d Information to Chief Constable Thody, Bedford. BERKSHIRE. 6. — Reading ( County). — For obtaining mouey by false pretences, 14th ult.—. TAMES GEORGE SHEARER., age about 28, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes blue; dress, dark suit, soft felt clerical hat. A native of Reading. Represents himself as a clergy- man, gains the confidence of the clergy, then sug- gests collecting subscriptions in aid of some charity, for which he receives money and absconds. Warrant issued. 7.— Reading ( County).— For stealing. 20th ult., a watch ( recovered)-- LYD RAWLINGS. age about 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache light brown, slightly bow learned, impediment in speech; dress, dark suit, overcoat and cap. A stableman; native of Wincanton, Somerset. May seek employment at livery yards or with horse dealers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davis, County Police Office, Reading. 8.— Reading ( Borough).— For scaling from their lodgings, between 19th and 24th ult., a 5 string zither banjo in black leather case, with self- locking locks— MICHAEL HOWDEN, age about 28, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, hair black, clean shaved, slight Irish accent: dress, grey- coat, blue overcoat, dark trousers, motor cap. 12.— Macclesfield ( Pnrough^— Vor Steal- ing, 28th ult., 6 silk handkerchiefs ( some dark red with white cross, some blue with red cross there- on)— FREDERICK PROFFITT, age about 28 height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair, mous tache ( slight) and eyes brown; dress, black square cut jacket, grey double- breasted vest, grey trousers 2 T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1.6, 1904. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( coiUinued)- print tie, dark mixture cap, Blucher boots.— EDWARD LATHAM, age about 50, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., long face, high cheek bones, hair ( turn- ing grey) and heavy moustache sandy; dress, short black jacket, black vest, new brown cord trousers, black and cardinal cotton silk muffler, blue cap, strong lace boots. Silk weavers. 13— Macclesfield ( Borough).— For steal- ing from his lodgings, 5th and 6th inst., a pair of pepper and salt colour trousers; 1 do. vest ( nearly new); 1 silver Trenton lever watch, No. 7955, white face, gold hands, chased back; 1 silver Albert, small curb pattern, silver medal ( Maltese cross) and oval gold centre pendant— STEVENS ( supposed false), age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, full face, complexion, hair and moustache dark, two of left fingers con- tracted or deformed; dress, dark coat, probably wearing the stolen trousers and vest, and a gold watch chain. He takes lodgings, states he has horses to sell at a fair, or that he is repairing signals on the railway. Information to Chief Constable Berry, Maccles- field. DUMFRIESSHIRE. 14.— Dumfries ' Borough).— Kor obtaining an overcoat and money by false pretences— Licence- holder HENRY A. CARTER, Office No. 2706- 02, described in Case No. 57, Current Issue. On this occasion he described himself as Major Clayton, of the 9th Lancers. Wan- ant issued. Information to Chief Constable Lipp, Dumfries. ESSEX. 15.— Grays ( County).— For obtaining money and goods by a seaman's forged advance note— THOMAS NEILSON ( supposed false), age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion and heavy moustache dark, speaks with foreign accent; wear- ing a dark overcoat. Appearance of a seaman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. IS.— Southend- on- Sea ( County).— For stealing from their lodgings, 20th ult., a black serge jacket and vest; 1 pair light check trousers; 1 drab colour fancy vest with red spots; 1 black frock coat; 6 white shirts, collar size 15, maker, Gardiner & Co., London; 1 print night shirt; 2 pairs full size Witney blankets, blue borders, nearly new— BENJAMIN SMITH, alias GEO. HICKS, age 36, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion ruddy, full face, hair dark, speaks with north country accent; dress, black jacket and vest, light trousers, black overcoat, wearing hard hat or cap. ROSE HICKS, age 36, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair dark, wears fringe, impediment in speech; dress, black skirt, white bodice, black hat. Was accom- panied by a Woman, age about 36, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair dark, impediment in speech. Had with her a Boy called Teddy, age about 2i years. They committed a similar offence at Gravesend, and left for London, 8th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Se. i. GLA MORGA NSHIRE. 17.— Bridgend ( County). — For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Bridgend and Cowbridge Union— BETHNAL HEYCOCK DAVID, age 37, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, right arm deformed at elbow, " B. H. D. W. E. D. and S. A. D." in a ring, heart and cross tattooed left forearm. A haulier. Is a trombone player and belongs to the Glamorgan Artillery Reserve. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davis, Bridgend. GLOUCES TERSHIRE. 18— Staple Hill ^ County).— For larceny— THOMAS MORRIS, age 17, height 5 ft., com- plexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes dark, nose turned upwards; dress, dark coat and trousers, fancy green tweed vest, round green buttons with white line, rubber collar and front, black tie with white flowers, lace boots. A native of Bedminster. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cooke, Staple Hill. * HAMPSHIRE. 19 — Alton ( County). — For deserting his family, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Alton Union— THOMAS HOLDEN, age 37, height 5 ft. 10J in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark brown, eves hazel, cut mark bridge of nose. A labourer; native of Mid- hurst. May seek employment at farms. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. James, Alton. ZO. — Petersfield ( County). — For em- bezzling 7s. lid. at Liss, 19th November, 1904— FREDERICK ALFRED BRISTOW, age about 32, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and small moustache dark; dress, black diagonal jacket and vest, dark trousers, black bowler hat. A harness maker and saddler; native of Milton, Kent. Absconded 7th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. King, Petersfield. 21 — Southampton ( Borough).— For steal- ing from his lodgings, a watch ( recovered)— CLAUDE HAWLEY, age 21, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair licht brown; dress, light tweed suit, brown boots. A native of Poole. Warrant issued. 22.— Southampton ( Borough).— For em- bezzling £ 3 8s. 9d. — SAMUEL STARES, age 50, height 5 ft- 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light, scar about the size of a sixpence on one side of forehead, red and white ensign tattooed on one arm, anchor on other. A cook and baker. Warrant issued. 23.— Southampton ( Borough).— For ob- taining 5s. by false pretences TAYLOR, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair dark brown, promi- uent nose; wearing dark clothes, hard hat. He travels the country soliciting orders for clothing, and states that he represents a firm at Reading. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 24 — Leominster ( C" untu1.— For i- t- almg, 7th inst., a brown overcoat, " Morgan, Brecon," on tab, nearly new; 1 dark tweed cap, " Ventair" labelled inside; 1 pair brown kid gloves A MAN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fair, hair light, rather heavy moustache inclined to sandy, red face, prominent nose; dress, light jacket and vest, dark trousers, grey cap, or may be wear- ing the stolen coat and cap. Stated he was a stage carpenter, and that he had been employed in Wales. Information to Supt. Price, Leominster. HERTFORDSHIRE. 25. — Bishops Stortford ( County).— For obtaining a hammer and screwdriver by false pretences, 29th ult.— A MAN, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark sallow, long nose, rather pointed, hair and mous tache dark, stoops slightly; dress, dark suit and cap, jersey. Appearance of an engine driver. He calls on shopkeepers, states he is employed as an engine driver in the neighbourhood, and that his employer sent him for the articles. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Martin, Bishops Stortford. 26.— Hertford ( County).— For stealing, 5th inst., a red roan pony ( rig.) 13 hands, chipped knees, white star on forehead, small hole in fore- head, clipped except legs, medium mane and tail; a set of black leather harness, silver mounts, square turrets, chain ends to traces; and a spring cart, painted dark green, picked out light green, recently varnished, wheel caps supposed plain, con- taining two rugs ( 1 mackintosh, other woollen plaid), nose bag; steel lined whip, pair of lamps, oval glass, brass mounts— A MAN, age 23 to 27, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion pale, clean shaved, sore on left side of upper lip; wearing dark clothing. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Foster, Hertford. KENT. 27.— Canterbury ( County).— For obtain- ing food and lodgings to the value of 4s. lid. by false pretences— ENOCK GRICE, age about 32, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, high cheek bones, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes brown, is a good singer; dress, old blue jacket, brown riding breeches, brown leather leggings, brown boots, motor cap, wore thin gold wire ring on one little finger. Appearance of a groom. A native of Snodland. He hired a coach- house at a public house at Hackington, and represented that he required it for a motor car, which was being forwarded by rail to the nearest station. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jacobs, County Police Office, Canterbury. 28. — Chatham ( County). — For larceny ( bailee) and failing to report— Licence- holder HARRY EDWARDS, alias HARRY PAXTON and NEWMAN, Office No. 2637- 01, age 31, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair black, eyes hazel, several small scars front of chin, scar ( abscess) right jaw, cross back left forearm ; dresa, dark tweed suit, turn down collar, red tie. A labourer; native of Birmingham. Sentenced at Salop Assizes, 25th February, 1902, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 6th June, 1904. C 61. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sargent, Chatham. 29.— Dover \ Boruuyt\).— For stealing £, 30— FREDERICK ARMSTRONG, age 19, height 5 ft. 4 in., hair and moustache dark, eyes hazel, scar on forehead and on right knee; dress, blue serge suit and cap. Had with him a greenish striped coat and trousers, and a fancy green vest with brass buttons. A private of the 2nd East Kent Regiment. Native of Woolwich. Was em- ployed in the Officers' Mess. Absconded 7th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Knott, Dover. 30.-- Gravesend ( Borough).— For stealing from their lodgings, 8th inst., 2 lady's silver key- less watches; 2 pairs boots ( lady's) sizes 3 and 4, lined with scarlet silk; 1 pair of lace shoes ( lady's), size 4; 1 lady's black jacket, short, with deep silk collar; 1 large brown tin hat- box; 1 Holland skirt; 1 white counterpane; several night dresses; 4 blouses ( 2 white and 2 grey, honeycomb); 1 pink flannelette night dress; 1 dark brown fur tam- o'shanter hat; 1 silk umbrella; 1 dark suit, with blue and grey stripe; 1 pair of dark trousers with small white stripe; 1 fancy vest, red, with green check, brass buttons; 1 pair of boots, box calf, size 7; 1 small brown hand bag; 1 dark overcoat, " J. Rose" on tab; 2 gold pins, each set with 8 stones, one missing from each ; 1 red silk handker- chief; 12 ties ( various colours); 1 lambswool under- vest JOHNSON ( supposed false), age 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 ill., complexion, hair, slight moustache and eyes dark, bald on top; wearing blue melton overcoat, light cap.— MRS. JOHN- SON ( supposed false), age 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light, eyes ( large) blue, impediment in speech ; wearing black jacket, black sailor hat. Accompanied by her Son, age 2i years.— MRS. SMITH ( supposed false), age 24, height 5 ft., hair and eyes dark, round face, impediment in speech; dress, black jacket, black skirt, brown sable fur, black sailor hat They are no doubt wearing some of the stolen pro- perty. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Gravesend. LANCASHIRE. 31 .— Baoup ( County). — For stealing £ 10 15s. 6d.— JAMES ENTWISTLE, age about 34, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, bloated face, hair and moustache light, slightly bow legged, of good address. An insurance agent, recently cm- ployed as a collector. Is fond of horse racing. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bacup. 32.— Bury 1 County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences at Ains- worth, between 30th October and 25 th ult. — JOHN PASQUALL, age 23, height 5 ft., bow legged, stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( curly) and moustache dark, leans forward when walking. Has been employed by a pot dealer at Bolton. Warrant issued. 33.— Bury ounty).— For being concerned with 2 men in custody charged with obtaining money by false pretences ( selling margarine as butter)— THOMAS FLYNN ( has several aliases), age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, Roman nose, hair ( sometimes frizzed or curled, brushed up in front) and eyebrows black, clean shaved, two upper front teeth show signs of decay, one left upper tooth missing, of smart appearance; dress, navy blue jacket suit, soft felt hat. He was one of a gang who opened butter shops under various names in different parts of the country and sold margarine as butter. He has also been summoned for 3 different offences under the Food and Drugs' Act, for hearing at Bury 22nd inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Noblett, Bury. 34.— Sal ford ( Borough).— For failing to re- port— Supervisee JOHN DOWNES, alias JOHN DYSON, JAMES FIELDING, WILLIAM DANIELS, HERBERT THOMPSON, HENRY WALKER, JOHN WILSON, and WILLIAM DYSON, Office No. 2401- 00, age 46, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, mole each cheek. A labourer; native of Sheffield. Sentenced at Sheffield City Sessions, 18th April, 1895, to 7 years penal servitude and 5 years supervision for larceny ( person). Licence twice revoked. Liberated on expiration of penal servitude, 29th June, 1904. J V 580. Information to Chief Constable Ilallam. Salford. FRIDAY, N O V E M B E R 11, 1 9 0 4 . T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 35.— E Division . - For btealiiifr ( servant), 27th ult., £ 29 17s. 11 Jd.— LOUIS FURLA- NETTI, alias FORNALETTI, an Italian, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair ( bald on top) light brown, clean shaved, eyes brown, small round face, speaks English and French fairly w:: l ; dress, black morning coat, fancy knitted striped vest, striped trousers, dark overcoat, small roun 1 hard felt hat. Supposed a native of Venice. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CHESHIRE. 36. — Crewe ( County). — For non- payment of maintenance arrears- - WILLIAM I1ULLAND, alias HOLLAND, age 52, height 5 ft. 10 in., rather stout build, broad shoulders, complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) light brown, moustache inclined to sandy, scar end of one thumb, may be wearing earrings; well dressed, sometimes wears breeches. A cabinet maker. He had a farm near Preston, and until September last a furniture shop at Chorley, Lanes. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Pearson, Crewe. LANCASHIRE. 37.— Salford ( Borough).— For stealing £ 47 while secretary of the Broughton Branch of the National Union of Paper Mill Workers of Great Britain and Ireland JOHN JAMES WADDI- COR, age 36, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion and hair dark. A machine man; native of Darwen. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. SUSSEX ( East). • 58.— Hove ( Borough).— For deserting his children— WILLIAM OR AM, age about 42, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion ruddy, hair ( turning grey) dark, grey patch top front of head; wearing reefer coat and vest, grey cap. A bricklayer or labourer; native of Hove. Has served in the Navy. May be found at Portsmouth or in Lon- don. Warrant issued. A reward of £ 1 Is. will be paid by the Steyning Guardians for such information as will lead to the arrest of Oram. 39.— Hove ( Borough).— For deserting hi- wife and three children FREDERICK STEER, age 43, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, hair light. A clerk; native of Devonshire. Warrant issued. A reward of £ 1 Is. will be paid by the Steyning Guardians for such information as will lead to the arrest of above. Information to Major Teevan. Chief Constable, Hove. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( ontiwid)- LEIOES TERSHIRE, 40. — Leicester ( Borough). — For dis- obedience to a summons for stealing £ 10, 22nd August last— THOMAS HEATH, age 45, height 5 ft. 6 in., rather stout, moustache and pointed beard light, eyes blue. Until recently he was a partner in a firm of wood machinery makers at Ossett, Yorkshire. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. iirantham (< — For deserting liis wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Claypole Union— WIL- LIAM FENTON, age about 52, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., round face, hair dark brown, may be weal- ing dark moustache, takes quick steps, carries his head forward; dress, old dark clothes and cap, Blucher boots. A chimney sweep. Is an Army pensioner. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cabourn, Grantham. KUfifOLK. ii— Horw. ch ( City).- For stealing, 15th October last, a copper kettle ( recovered)— FREDERICK FOSTER, age about 48, height • 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., stout build, complexion dark, hair and moustache dark brown, of gipsy appearance; wearing brown jacket, dark cap. A tatter; sup pesed a native of Norwich. Is believed to be travelling Norfolk and Suffolk purchasing old clothing, metal, & c. 43 — 11 rwich ( Citi/ i — F>' i- enibezz^ mpui— JOHN WINFIELD, age 32, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light brown, snake left wrist, of military appearance; dress, dark mixture morning coat suit, dark grey overcoat, black felt hat. A fruit salesman; sup posed a native of Birmingham. Absconded 2nd inst. Warrant issued. 41 — N& rwich C 11/).— For nub/. z'emeiit— JAMES WILLIAM TAYLOR, age 41, heigh' 5 ft. 4 in., stout buUd, slightly round shoulders complexion fresh, hair dark brown eyes brownish grey, moustache light brown; dress, blue serge suit, dark rough overcoat with black velvet collar, dark brown tie, black hard hat, heavy lace boots. A coal merchant's clerk; native of Norwich. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Guildhall, Norwich. NOR THA MP TONS HIRE. 45.— Peterborough ( City).— For stealing from his lodgings, 3rd inst., a silver lever watch, " Examined by Mortlock Brothers, Clare" en- graved on inside case, silver Albert, link pattern, two fourpenny pieces, enamel silver locket and watch key attached; 1 grey and red check shirt, and £ 1 5s.— A. PITTOCK, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair light, moustache sandy, right arm contracted, very long fingers; dress, black jacket and double- breasted vest, light grey trousers, red tie with small gold colour pin, light check cap, lace boots. Stated he was a carpenter and joiner. Supposed identical with — ANDREWS, Case No. 36, 2nd inst. Information to Chief Constable Lawson, Peter- borough. NO TTINGHA MS HIRE. 4*!.— Nottingham ( City).— For obtaining 25 by false pretences, 23rd October last— oTUART LEIGH, alias GUMLEY, age 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair ( curly) brown, stammers badly; dress, dark grey striped suit, light check cap, brown overcoat, sometimes wears brown leggings. He rented an office, anil rcprc sented himself as secretary of the Motor Finance Syndicate, advertised for a clerk at £ 2 per week on condition that £ 25 was deposited as security, returnable at the termination of service. Is fond of horse racing; makes small speculations on the Stock Exchange. Has acted as advance agent to a theatrical company. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Clay. Notting- ham. PEMBROKESHIRE. AT.- Haverfordwest iCwh,\ — For stealing * s. GEORGE DAVIES, age about 36, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., heavy moustache light; dress, dark coat and vest, black cord trousers, cap. — ROBERT DAVIES, ace about 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight moustache brown, nail and part of right thumb missing; r'ress, dark coat and vest, (' ark cord trousers, cap. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Haverford- west Castle. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1.6, 1904. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued )- SHROPSHIRE. it — Shrewsbury ( County).— For forging a withdrawal notice and obtaining £ 7 Is. 9d. at Wem Post Office, 7th July last— GEORGE WIL- LIAMS, alias CORWEN, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, stoops; dress, black jacket and vest, cotton cord trousers, muffler and cap. Supposed a native of Liverpool. Travels with shows, attends fairs, < SEC. Is well known in the pottery districts of Staffordshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Griffiths, Mount Pleasant, Shrewsbury. If — Whitchurch ( County).— For obtain- ing food, lodgings and money by false pretences at Adderley, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd ults.— JOHN THOMAS GIBSON, alias JOHN WILLIAMS, and JAMES T. HOBSON, Office No. 1834- 00, Case No. 11, Current Issue, age 30, height 5 ft. li in., complexion fresh, hair ( thin on top) light brown, slight moustache sandy, scar back right hand and on and above left eyebrow, mole back of neck, face and hands freckled, high cheek bones; dress, blue cloth double- breasted jacket suit and cap, white silk tie with red spots. An engineer; native of Congleton. Represented that he was fore- man to an electrical engineering company at Macclesfield, and had been sent to the neighbour- hood to fix the electric light in a flour mill ( false). Sentenced at Stafford Quarter Sessions, 1st December, 1903, to 12 months hard labour for ob- taining goods by false pretences. Liberated on remission, 17th October last. 4906. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Edge, Whitchurch. STAFFORDSHIRE. 50,— Forobridgo ( County).— For obtaining 5s. by false pretences at Stafford, 10th inst.—• ALFRED MORGAN, age about 35. height about 5 ft. 10 in-, complexion fresh, hair and heavy moustache dark brown, burn mark or scar left side of face, speaks with north country accent; wearing Scot- ch tweed overcoat, black hard felt hat, brown lace boots. He represented that he was an advance agent for a theatrical company. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Bishop, Forebridge, Stafford. 51. - Stoke- on- Trent ( County). — Fo larceny— JOHN MARSDEN, age about 55, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and mous- tache ( turning grey) brown, eyes grey, right thumb has been smashed near 1st joint; dress, old black morning jacket, black vest, light tweed trousers, dark cap, lace boots. A mill furnaceman. Sup- posed a native of Stalybridge. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gilbride, Stoke- on- Trent- 5' 1— Wetfnesbwy ( County).— For steal- ing £ 1, 24th ult.— A YOUTH, age'l4, height 4 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, " H. H." tattooed left forearm, one forearm has been fractured; dress, black jacket, cord trousers, muffler, brown plaid cap, lace boots. A native of Wednesbury. • 13.— Wednesbury ( County).— For leaving his wife and family chargeable to the West Brom- wich Union- BENJAMIN BAUGII, age about 46, height 5 ft. 9 in., weight about 14 stones, com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, stoops, splay feet. A native of Moxley. May seek employment as a puddler or shingler. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Salt, Wednesbury. SUFFOLK ( East)- 54.— Ipswich ( Borough). — For stealing a bicycle ( recovered) L. IIAAR, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., weight lli stones, com- plexion fair, hair and full frizzy moustache light, speaks with foreign accent, supposed German or Dutch, extensively tattooed on legs and body; wearing dark clothes and cap. Is believed to have travelled the country with shows, & c., accompanied by a Woman, who is similarly tattooed. Had in liis possession picture postcards with photograph as lie exhibits, viz., wearing only short knickers and slippers, " L'homme Tatoue " printed on cards. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Col. Russell, Chief Con- stable, Ipswich. SUFFOLK ( West). M.— Bury St. Edmunds ( County).— For embezzling £ 8 Is. 7JUL, 14th ult., at Barrow CLIFFORD HARRY" STEADMAN, age ' height 5 ft, 5 in., complexion pale, hair and mous- tache dark brown, eyes brown, walks badly, carries head downwards; dress, dark check suit, dark grey cap, sometimes wears hard hat. A shop assistant; native of Earls Colne, Essex. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Bury St. Edmunds. SURREY. 56. — Farnham ( County). — For stealing, between 19th and 20th ult., a cash box containing about £ 8 10s.— CHARLES FREDERICK TAY- LOR, age 18, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, com- plexion pale, blotchy face, hair dark brown; wear- ing dark clothes and grey cap. A native of Guild- ford. Hs been employed as an indoor servant. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 57.— Leeds ( C) unly).— For obtaining food, lodgings and £ 10 by false pretences— Licence- holder HENRY ARTHUR CARTER, alia* HENRY HARVEY, HARRY HOLT, HARRY RUSSELL^ HENRY GEORGE HARVEY, GEORGE ARMSTRONG, HENRY ARTHUR WALKER, JOHN GRAHAM, CAPTAIN BRANCOMBE, MAJOR BRISCOE, CAP- TAIN TROY, R. E., & c., Office No. 2706- 02, Cases Nos. 15, 4th, 40, 18th ults., and 26, and Tabular Form 2nd inst., age 60 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair ( bald on top, turning grey) dark brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, mole left cheek, scar right side nose; dress, black serge suit, brown check cap, lace boots, nearly new. A traveller; native of Dublin. Sen- tenced at Dover Quarter Sessions, 19th February, 1900, to 3i years penal servitude for false pre- tences Liberated on 2nd licence, 15th October last, which expires 2nd prox. Under supervision on a subsequent sentence till 6r'i April, 1906. See Case No. 14. Warrant issued. Information to Supt Knight, Leeds. 58— Todmorden ( County).— For stealing £ 8 2s. 6d., 5th inst— WILLIAM DUGDALE, alias BILL RIMMER, age about 22, height 5 ft, 8 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, slight moustache black, eyes dark; dress, dark coat and vest, drab cord trousers, cotton neckerchief, black cap, heavy lace clogs, may be wearing a military shirt. A farm labourer; native of Burnley. Has served in the West Riding Regiment. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brown, Todmorden. 59. — Leeds ( Cai/).— For fnlii. g i< » rep. it— Licence- holder THOMAS BRENNAN, alias JOHN BURNS, ARTHUR DOYLE, THOMAS ANTHONY, ANTHONY FERGUSON, and THOMAS JAMES, Office No. 677- 00, age 25, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey, abscess scar back of right ear, flesh mole left side nose, mole left cheek, dot be- tween left thumb and finger. A tailor; native of Liverpool or London. Sentenced at Leeds Assizes, 8th March, 1902, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 23rd June, 1904. C 116. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Leeds. < 0— Oamsley ( Bormiyh).— For stealing 22nd ult., a pair of flannel drawers, 1 pair stock- ings, and 4s. Id.— WILLIAM GLOVER, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, moustache brown, one front upper tooth miss- ing; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, black trousers, grey striped cap with flaps buttoned at sides, light lace boots. A stoker; native of London. He represents himself as a member of the Salvation Army, obtains lodg- ings with another member, stays a few days, com- mits larceny, and decamps. May be found at Salvation Army shelters. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Barnsley. 61.— Dowshury { Borough).— For embezzl- ing £ 1 9s. 7d. and £ 1 5s. 6d.— THOMAS WHITE- HEAD, age 22, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown; dress, blue serge suit, cap. A native of Dewsbury. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Dewsbury. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE OISTRIC1 62.— Y Division.— Committed for trial at Middlesex Sessions, 6th prox.. for burglary— HER BERT WILLIAMS, alias DOUGLAS, age 36, height 5 ft. 6i in-, complexion fresh, hair ( thin on top) brown, eyes blue, mole and birthmark left cheek, part of anchor and dot back left fore- arm ; dress, blue serge jacket, grey vest, brown trousers, grey cap, brown canvas shoes. A native of London.— BROOK MANSLEY, age 33, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes blue; dress, two coats ( 1 black, 1 brown), black vest, brown striped trousers, grey cap, brown button boots. A native of Halifax. Appearance of tramps. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. HAMPSHIRE- 63. — Bournemouth ( County). — Com- mitted for trial for shopbreaking, 1st inst., and stealing boots— ERNEST JONES, age 21, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes hazel, scar left eye; wearing dark clothes and cap. A native of Grimsby. He belongs to the 4th Battalion Lincoln Regiment ( Militia). Has been convicted of vagrancy in different parts of the country. Information to Supt. Hack, Bournemouth. KENT. GJ.— West Mailing ( County).— Remanded, charged with obtaining stable utensils by false pre- tences and larceny ( lodgings) — HENRY STANLEY, age 24, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes grey, wide mouth, several teeth defective, cut scar about 2 in. long front of right thigh, flower pot tattooed right forearm, clasped hands and cross flags left forearm; dress, drab colour mackintosh, black serge lounge jacket and vest, grey cloth breeches, brown leather gaiters, grey jockey cap. Had in his possession a silver lever watch, No. 39448, " R. J. P." on case, and a gold mourning ring, engraved " H. G. G. and James Faulkner, June, 1814." A horse trainer. He represented that his master's horses were coming from Ireland. Information to Supt. Hoare, West Mailing. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 65.— Longton ( County) — Sentenced. 12th inst., to one month imprisonment for loitering with intent— THOMAS COOPER, alias JOHN BROWN and TOM BROWN, Case No. 60, 9th inst. Has been previously convicted of larceny at Chesterfield and Derby. Supposed wanted else- where. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLiCE DISTRICT 66.— T Division » — Since 1st inst.. a Governess car, light colour wood throughout, plain varnish, bright shaft fittings, black lamp sockets, " Turrell" or " Windover" on wheel caps; 2 cushions; 2 cloth covers; 1 pair lamps, plated edges; 1 black wool carriage mat, lined black canvas. 67. — x Division,— 12th inst., by house- breaking, a lady's black leather dressing bag, silver top fittings, " E. G." thereon; 1 bossed silver trinket box; 5 brooches ( 1 diamond leaf pattern ; 1 oblong, glass, hair inside, surrounded with rubies; 1 bar, heart pendant attached, tur- quoise in centre; 1 Masonic bar; 1 plain gold bar); 1 gold oval plate bangle, 15 diamonds there- on ; 1 gold curb bracelet, padlock and key attached, " E. B. B." thereon; 3 band bracelets, chased; 3 pearl safety pins; 6 pins ( 1 opal; 1 diamond and sapphire, can be used as a stud ; 1 coral; 1 pearl; 3 moonstone); 1 set of coral studs; 1 necklace of Roman pearls, opal pendant attached; 1 lady's ring, set large turquoise; 1 ring, set small tur- quoise; 1 signet, set 2 garnets; 1 flexible gold neck chain; 1 curb do., with heart pendant, diamond in centre, attached; 1 gold oval locket, " E. G." there- on ; 1 pair gold sleeve links ; 4 hair brushes, silver backs; 1 clothes brush; 1 hand mirror; 2 silver mounted combs; 1 silver buttonhook, " E. G." on each ; 1 silver manicure set; 1 silver mounted scent bottle; 1 travelling clock, " Austin" engraved on face; 3 Post Office Savings Bank books in names of Ethel B. Goddard, Percy Goddard, and Austin Goddard. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. 68.— Bedford ( Borough). — Between 2nd and 3rd inst., a gold bracelet, set red stones and pearls, small gold chain attached; 1 old round gold bracelet, fastens on top with two knobs; 3 chased silver bangles; 1 gold heart shape locket, one side set turquoise, fine gold neck chain attached; 1 old square gold brooch, glass in centre containing grey hair; 2 gold dress rings ( 1 set large red stone, other set rubies and pearls); 1 gold hair ring, heart, initials " E. J. B." thereon. Information to Chief Constable Thody, Bedford. FRIDAY DECEMBER I< 3 1 9 04 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. PROPERTY STOLEN f continued)— BERKSHIRE- f> 9. — Reading ( Borough). — 9th inat., an Indian mascot ring, green stone inlaid with gold thread, hunting design, " Frank from dearie" en- graved oil inside; 1 22 ct. Masonic ring; 1 lady's gold ring, " F. W." engraved thereon; 1 do. mar- quis ring, set yellow stone; 1 do. small diamond ling, " J. D." engraved on inside; 1 do. ring, set 3 jarge diamonds and 3 emeralds, claw setting, engraved inside " Yours only, Frank, April 15th, 1903," and a £ 5 note Information to Captain Henderson. Chief Con- futable, Reading. DORSE TSHIRE. 70.— Weymouth ( Jioruuyh).— Between 11th a* d 12th inst., by burglary, Gold Watches ( 1 chronograph, private mark inside outer case, Kh/-; 1 18 ct. lever, C/-/-; 1 18 ct. limiting, E/ KS/ C; 1 keyless, by Graves, €>/-/-; 1 18 ct. English lever, E/-/-; 1 18 ct. demi- hunting, E/-/-; 1 14 ct. hunting, S/-/-; 1 18 ct. gold watch, S-/ K/-; 1 lady's 18 ct. Geneva, O/-/-; 1 do., O/ K/- ; 1 do. Geneva, O/ K/-; 1 do. 18 ct. Geneva, S/ KS/-; 1 do. 18 ct., KP/-; 1 do. 14 ct., O/ K/-; 1 do. 18 ct. keyless, S/-/-; 1 do. Geneva, KO/ R; 1 do. 18 ct., S/ KS/-; 1 do., O/ K/-; 1 do. keyless, S/ K/-; 1 do. 18 ct. dcmi- hunter, O/ R/ C/; 1 do. gold, O/-/-; 1 do. keyless, O/ K/-; 1 do., O/-/-; 1 do. 18 ct. Geneva, S/-/-; 1 do. gold, 0./ L/- J 1 do. 18 ct., KA/-; 1 do., S/-/-). Rings ( 1 amethyst and pearls, KP/ C; 1 diamond and ruby, O/ K/-; 1 diamond and pearl, h/-; 1 pearl and turquoise, KO/-; 7 splid gold signet; 1 18 ct. snake, diamond eyes, S/-/-;; 3 gold fancy; 1 pearl jacinth, R/-; 1 sap- phire and diamond, KP/-; 1 emerald and doublet, A/ C; 1 half hoop ruby, H/-; 1 18 ct. snake, K/-; 1 18 ct. diamond, K/-; 1 diamond, L/-; 1 18 ct. diamond and sapphire, K/-; 1 pearl and sardonyx, R/-; 1 pearl and ruby, P/ C; 1 garnet, K/-; 1 15 ct. sapphire, K/-; 1 gold and coral, S/ C; 1 opal and pearl, H/-; 4 gold signet; 1 gold mourning, S/-/-; 10 fancy). Gold Alberts ( 1 15 ct.; 1 9 ct.; 11 ladies'; 2 do. long gold guards; 1 9 ct.; 6 Alberts; 3 long guards; 2 9 ct. gold necklets). 9 pairs gold earrings. Brooches ( 1 gold Scotch pebble, L/-; 1 turquoise, C/-; 1 fancy gold, h/-; 1 gold, P/-; 1 diamond, K/-; 1 gold, P/ R ; 46 various, gold). Pins ( 1 ruby, C/-; 1 gold, A/ -; 1 coral, O/' C; 1 diamond and sapphire, KH/-; 7 stone diamond, O/-/-; 1 ttirquoise, E/-; 4 gold; 24 gold, various); 16 sets of studs, some with stones; 1 spade guinea; 1 diamond locket, fine coral snap; 1 gold bangle; 1 15 ct. gold stud; 1 diamond and ruby bangle; 1 Louis gold coin; 1 pair gold folders; 1 gold pencil case ; 3 pairs gold ear wires; 3 gold charms; 1 pair gold and paste earrings; 2 pairs earrings; about 60 9 ct. wedding ri? igs ; about 20 22 ct. do. ; 24 silver Geneva watches ( some ladies') ; 5 rolled gold chains; 1 do. brooch; 1 do. pendant; 1 set of studs:; 1 watch. Rings ( 1 18 ct. fancy, Kh/-; 1 pearl and turquoise, O K '-: 1 amethyst and pearl, O/-; 1 gold mourning, C -; 1 15 ct. gold and pearl. A/-;. 1 15 ct. ruby. 5 stones, O/ K '-; 1 gold and fapphire, K/-; 1 do. and coral, K/-; 1 do. and bloodstone, C/'-; 1 15 ct. pearl and coral, K/-; 1 diamond and garnet, C/-; 1 c'o. and sapphire, A/-; 1 garnet, E/-; 1 ruby and pearl, R/ C; 1 garnet and pearl, h/-; 1 diamond, E/-; 1 turquoise, C/-; 1 do., heart, h/ R; 1 18 ct. mourning, O/-/-; 1 15 ct. amethyst, A/-; 1 garnet and opal, C/-: 1 diamond. L/-: 1 22 rt. keeper, Kh/-; 1 diamond and emerald, Kh/-; 1 bloodstone signet. C/-: 1 antique gold. A/-; 1 gold onyx and nearls. h/ R: 1 turauoise, E/-; 1 15 ct. diamond, 11/ h/-; 1 diamond and pearl, L./-; 1 diamond keeper, h/-; 1 diamond and emerald, O/- -; 1 15 ct. emerald, C!/-; 1 soli^ Indian gold, KO/-; 1 diamond buckle, h/-; 1 gold and paste, K/ G: 1 18 ct. mourning. R/-; 1 18 ct. snake, with diamond eves, O/-/-; 1 gold and turouoise, li/-. Silver watches ( 1 lever, by Benson, marked inside outer case, K/-: 1 ? plate. KP/-; 1 lever, Kh/-: 1 English lever, O/-/-; 1 keyless, C/ R; 1 lever. KS/ C; 1 do., KN/- Kh /-; 1 do., h/-; 1 keyless, K/-; 1 do.. K/-; 1 do., by Vincent, KC/-; 1 chronograph, R/-; 1 lever, O/-/*; 1 keyless. K/-; 1 lady's Geneva, J plate, A/-; 1 do., KL/-; 1 lever, Kh/-; 1 do., by Upright, O/-/-; 1 Waltham lever, KS/ C; 1 do., KS/-; 1 English lever. Samuel, O /'-/-; 1 ? plate, K/-; 1 lever, by Wallis < fe Co., O/-/-; 1 do., by Yabsley, O/-/-; 1 kevless, Kli/-: 1 lever ( Carisbrook) KL/-; 1 English lever, Kh/' C; 1 Geneva, Kh/-; 1 lever, bv Dent. KS/ C; 4 levers, by Graves, O/-/-). Rings CI 18 ct. mourning, KS/-; 2 18 ct. solid, plain'. O/ O/-; 1 18 ct. diamond and garnet, KS/-; 1 antique gold signet, L/-; 1 gold signet, A/ C) ( all second hand)— Suspicion is attached to THREE MEN ( lst, age about 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) light brown, clean shaved; dress, light grey spcckled suit, brown overcoat, blue bow tie, bowler hat with flat rim, lace boots. 2nd, age about 24. height 5 ft. 2 in., hair ( very long) dark brown, clean shaved; dress, dark grey suit, bowler hat with flat rim, button boots. 3rd, age about 28, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion rather pale, thin face; dress ( supposed) grey suit, grey or brown overcoat, bowler hat with flat rim. Had in their possession a quantity of pirated music. Information to Chief Constable Eacock, Wey- mouth. GLA MORGANS HIRE. 71. — Bridgend ( County).— 8th inst., a " Thrasher" bicycle, nickel plated rims, green in centre, Clipper tyres, free wheel, front rim brake, straight handle bars, rat trap pedals with steel toe clips, '' Thrasher " transfer on head and back mud- guard, bell and lamp attached, cycling cape strapped on back of saddle— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion and moustache dark ; dress, black suit and cap. Information to Supt Davis, Bridgend. HAMPSHIRE. £ 5 REWARD. 72.— Woolston ( County). — 22nd ult., at Ridgemount Basset, a very long blue cloth over- coat, deep collar and cuffs of beaver fur, lined throughout with very dark brown fur. Information to Supt. Jacobs, Woolston, by whom the above reward will be paid for such in- formation as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recov,- rv of the coat. LEICES TERSHIRE. 73.— Leicester ( Borough).— 2nd inst., a safety bicycle, black enamelled, usual parts plated, green handles, brake lever thereon, two rim brakes, rubber pedals, Dunlop tyres, mudguards, gear- case, some enamel scraped off top bar near centre, black pump attached to frame, " Raleigh " transfer on head, registered No- 344398, nickel plated lamp, light brown cape strapped to saddle. Information to the Chief Constable, Leicester. NOR THA MPTONSHIRE. 74.— Peterborough ( City).— 4th inst., a silver lever watch, No. 1235, black cord attached; a black leather purse containing a half sovereign,, 1 sixpence, and a few bronze coins; 1 leather case containing 2 Post Office Savings Bank books, Nos. 296 and 236 or 232, account opened at Eastfield Road, Peterborough,; a St. Mary's Church Mis- sionary box containing a few bronze coins— Sus- picion is attached to TR AMPS. Information to Chief Constable Lawson, Peter- borough. SURREY. 75.— Chertsey t< • » <" « /•/ p.—""> th inst., at Sunningdale, a pair of steel rimmed spectacles in dark case, " Gardener, Broad Street, Reading," thereon; 1 blue melton overcoat, velvet collar; 4 bricklaying trowels; 2 pointing trowels; 3 spirit levels; 2 sets of lines and pins; 1 new pick; 1 two- foot boxwood rule; 1 new four- fold boxwood rule, bevelled edge; 1 pocket knife, buckhorn handle; 1 level ( dark wood); 1 four- fold boxwood rule; 1 pointing trowel, marked " J. T. S." and 3 legs, 3 notches cut in handle; 1 pointing trowel, thin handle; 1 two- fold boxwood rule, bevelled edge inside. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( East). 7t; — Hailsham ( County).— 12th inst., by housebreaking, at Polegate, a verge watch, No. 104, made at Maidstone, small piece chipped off dial near figure 3; 1 half- crown Jubilee brooch, dated 1887 ; 1 dark red plush case containing a heart shape brooch made from a piece of rock, silver gun on front which screws into the rock; 1 shilling, dated 1818; 1 lion sixpence; and £ 5 18s. 6d. Information to Supt. Willard, Hailsham. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 77.— Doncaster ( County).— 23rd ult.. at Hatfield, a gold half hunter lever watch, No. 1154 ; 1 gold curb pattern Albert. Information to Inspector Watson, Doncaster. PROPERTY RECOVERED. PROPERTY FOUND. SUSSEX ( East). 79.— Brighton ( Borough).- 3 pawn tickets ( 1 for a lady's open face keyless English lever watch, gold dial, black figures and hands, J plate, No. 6304, and " Lavinia Sylvester, 24 September, 1883," engraved on works, pledged 3rd February, 1904; 1 do. for a lady's demi- hunter watch, 14 ct., pink enamel with blue figures, metal dome, No. 81364, pledged 25th June. 1904; 1 do. for a ladys single stone diamond 18 ct. gold band ring, circular claw setting, pledged 22nd June, 1904). Sup- posed stolen. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND SUSSEX ( East). 80.— Patcham ( Cfn'- iy).— 7th inst.. on the beach at Blackrock, Rottingdean, the body of A MAN, age about 50, length 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) brown, moustache ( turn- ing grey) ginger, eyes brown; dress, blue serge trousers, blue and red striped elastic braces, 2 pairs white cotton pants, white cotton socks, blue and white striped Oxford shirt, black silk wrapper, thin lace boots. Appearance of a seaman. Bodv sup- posed in water about a fortnight. Information to Supt. Dalmon. Patcham. SURREY. 78.— Chertsey ( County).— Property, Case No. 79, 11th ult., and thief arrested. APPREHENSIONS. 81.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office.— Licence- holder JOHN BALL, Office No. 2370- 97, Tabular Form, 4th ult., and current list of Appre- hensions. 82.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office. — Licence- holder JOHN PAGET, Office No. 79- 97, Tabular Form, ith ult., and current List of Apprehensions. 83.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office. — Supervisee JOHN BOWLING, Office No. 2727- 01, Tabular Form, 4th September, 1903, and current List of Apprehensions. 84.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office— Licence- holder WILLIAM LANE, Office No. 3104- 01, Tabular Form, 7th October last, and current List of Apprehensions. 85.— Metropolitan Police District, H Division.— JACOB WOOLF, Case No. 6, 8th April, 19ul. 86— Metropolitan Police District, K Division.— THOMAS COLE, Case No. 1, 2f> th ult. 87.— Metropolitan Police District, N Division.— MAN, Case 4, lith ult. 88 — City of London. — ALBERT EDWARD WRIGHT, Case No. 11,18th ult. 89— Cheshire, Crewe ( County).— ALEX WESTWOOD, Case No. li, 28th October last, and sentenced at Preston Sessions to 3 years penal servitude. 90. — Hampshire, Bournemouth ( County).— ALFRED HURLkY, Case No. 28, 28th October last, and ARNO BACHMANN, Case No. 23, l& th nit. 91 — Isle of Ely, March ( County).— HENRY SCRUTTON or SUTTON, Case No. 35 2ith December, 1903, and property recovered. 92.— Kent, Dover ( Borough).— SAMUEL CHARITY, Case No. 17, 9th inst., and bicycle recovered. 93.— Lanarkshire, Glasgow , City) PERCY HAMILTON, Office No. 1425- 03, Case No. 68, 2nd inst. 91— Lancashire, Manchester ( City) Licence- holder HEKBERT AUSTIN, Office No. 3193- 01, Cases No. 86, Sth July, and 26, 5th August last, and charged at Rochdale with false pretences. 95.— Shropshire, Oswestry ( County) — JANE A. JONES, Case No. 31, 7th October last. 96. — Shropshire, Wellington ( County).— WILLIAM HENRY GRIFFITHS, Case No. 30, 9th inst. 97. — Sussex ( East), Eastbourne ( Borough).— GEORGE WHITE, Case No. 47, 23rd September last, and sentenced to ti moi. ths imprisonment. 2 T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1.6, 1 9 0 4. APPREHENSIONS ( continued j- 98. — Sussex ( East), Hastings ( Borough).- GEORGE TALBOT, Case No. 41- 5, 7th October last. 99. — Worcestershire, Evesham ( County). — CHARLES W. ANDERSON, Case No. 29, 26th August last. 100.— Yorkshire ( East Riding), Norton [ County).— WILLIAM S. TROTTER, Case No. 55, 9th inst. 101 - Yorkshire ( West Riding), Barnsley ( Borough).— HENRY BARNETT, Case No. 56, 9th inst. clothes, black hard felt hat, may be wearing gaiters. They have the appearance of horse dealers, are believed to be in the Provinces, and may be found at cattle markets, fairs, & c., in company of horse thieves. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 102 — K Division.— ftpaline cob. ( recovered), Case No. 89, 11th ult.— Expiree. THOMAS LEIGH, alms THOMAS BIRD. THOMAS JAMES, and LEE, Office No. 2067- 97, age 26, height 5 ft. 9^' in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes grey, scar both sides of forehead and back of head ; dress, dark clothes, bow tie. A notorious and violent horse thief ; native of London. Sentenced at Ipswich Sessions, 28th July, 1900, to 3 years penal servi tude for larceny. - F. ROSE, age 30 to 35, height I about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, narrow face, liatr lisflit brown, clean shaved; dress, dark 1 DEVONSHIRE. 103-— Exeter ( City).— For failing to report Supervisee THOMAS'TILLEY, alias ROBERT SMITH, ROBERT STACEY, and FRANK DAY, Office No. 2473- 02, age 38, height 5 ft. 8 in., rather stout build, complexion pale, hair brown, eyes blue, jockey back of left forearm, woman front of both forearms, scar on left eye; dress, black lounge coat, dark trousers, muffler, dark cap. A labourer; native of London. Sen- tenced at Devon Sessions, 7th April, 1903, to 2 years hard labour and 5 years supervision for bur- glary. Liberated on remission 21st ult. 609. To be dealt with where found. He left Exeter on 28th ult. accompanied by A MAN, who was dis- charged from prison about the same time, after undergoing a sentence for burglary. They resemble each other in appearance and dress, but Tilley is the stouter of the two. Information to the Chief Constable. Exeter. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 104.— C Division.— 4 volumes Oassell's Books, " Book on Birds"; 3 volumes, Works of Antonio Cavana; 2 volumes Shaw's, dress and decoration; 2 do. Perrot's, History of Art in Sardinia; 1 do. in Thygia; 1 do. in Persia; 2 do. Harper's Stage Coach and Mail; 1 do. St. Augus- tine's Confession; 1 do. Desmore's " How Nature Cures"; 1 do. De Vine's, " Invention of Print- ing"; 1 do. Roseberry's " Napoleon Last Phase"; 1 do. Erman's " Life ill Ancient Egypt''; 1 do., Robinson's " Principles of Mechanism"; 1 Far- long's Short Studies in the Science of Comparatiro Religions; 1 do. Geikie's " Fragments of Earth Lore"; 1 do. Day's " The Horse"; 1 do. Heron » - Allens, Omar Khayyam; 1 do., Gasquet's, Henry VIII. and English Monasteries; 1 do Eve of the Reformation; 1 do. Okeys Venice and its Story; 1 do. Menpes, World Pictures; 1 do. Reeces, Medical Guide; 1 do. Balfour's " Founda- tion of Belief " ; 1 do. Facsimilie of the Book of Common Prayer; 1 do. Morris's " Well at the World's End '; 1 do. Redgrave's Catalogue of Water Colour Paintings; 1 do. Architecture of Vetruvius; 1 do. Whitten's " London in Song"; 1 do. Schliemann's, Teryns; 1 do. Davie's " Other Men's Minds"; 2 clo. Planclie's " Costumes"; I do. Lacey's " Costumes"; 1 do.. Costumes His- toriques. All stamped " St. Martin's Public Library " on covers and various leaves. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. LOST. £ 10 REWARD. 105.— 24th November. 1901. a diamond cros*, about 1] or 1| in. square, each arm about ^ in. wide. Information to Chief Constable Gentle, Borougfc Police, Brighton, by whom the above reward wiH be paid for the recovery of the cross. List of Lloenoe Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been ro- apprehendod, for tho weak ending December lOth, 1904, with the results, etc. Office No. Reference to H. C. Register. NAME. 2822— 99 Page 289- 04 117H- 01 — 499— 0.' l Page 323- 04 1220- 02 — 3940— 98 374— 01 1855— 04 8819 - 00 1415— 01 590 - 02 864- 04 2727— 01 365- 99 930 - 04 3532— 98 3855— 02 Page 305- 04 l'aje 146- 03 Page 283- 01 Page 139- 04 Page 145- 03 Page 155- 04 Page 178- 04 11U6- 04 j Tage 268- 04 Fresh Offence with which charged. Be- convicted in Name of Kesult. Date and Place. Name and Division of Officer. 1619- 99 I Page 18- 03 2066— 01 — 458— 04 Page 72- 04 806- 04 Page 129- 04 1036 - 03 Page 172- 03 2250- 01 , — 3104— 01 1 Page 215- 04 3996— 01 I Page 89- 04 1636— 02 Page 239 04 162S 03 Page 272- 03 1566— 02 79— 97 Page 286- 04 2991— 98 Page 217- 04 43243 — 1071— 03 Page 178- 03 ADAMS, GEORGE ADAMS, WILLIAM ELLIS AMBROSE. GEORGE BAILEY, JAMES BROCK, MARK BURROWS, CHARLES ARTHUR CAIN, SIMON CLARKE, ELLEN CLARKE, WILLIAM COLLINS, THOMAS DACRE, FRANK DOWLING, JOHN DROUGHT, THOMAS DWYER, JOHN ELLIOTT, THOMAS FORD. GEORGE FOX, JAME9 GREEN'. MARY ANN GREGORY, JAMES J ACQUEST, HENRY JONES, HENRY JONES, HENRY JONES, THOMAS LANE, WILLIAM MITCHELL. JOHN MORTIMER, GEORGE MURRAY, JOHN NORRIS, HERBERT PAGET, JOHN SMITH, CHARLES I SMITH, JOHN SMITH, WILLIAM Larceny ( per.) Stealing workhouse clothing Wilful damage Drunk and dis. Larceny Larceny ( goods exposed for sale) Disorderly conduct 4c. Indecency Shopbreaking Shopbreaking Unlawful possession Larceny (. per.) Drunk, kc. Suspected person Larceny ( lodger) Larceny ( goods exposed for sale) Larceny ( goods exposal for sale) Larceny ( shop door open) Larcenv from stall Cycle stealing Assault Larceny from shop Stealing tobacco pipes Larceny (. person) Larceny from van Burglary Larceny ( per ) Larceny ( per.) Failing to repu t Larceny from van Larceny ( goods exposed for sale) Warehousebrcakn THOMAS BULLMAN WILLIAM ELLIS Same Name Same Name JAMES SIMMOUN CHAltLES HOWARD Same Name ELLEN " GIBBS Same Name JAMES MCCARTHY GODFREY HERBERT CLINTON JOHN MARTIN Same Name Same Name Same Name GEORGE BEDFORD JAMES JONES 21 months h. l. 14 days h. l. 2 months h. l. 1 month h. L 4 find 2 sureties, or in default 6 months ! Bound over 3 months h. l. j 5s. or 5 days 40s. or 1 month 15 months h. L I 3 years p. s. 6 weeks h. L 12 months h I. 21 days b. l. ! II days b. l. 14 days h. l. 20s. or 14 days h. l. 3 months h. l. Same Name Same Name WILLIAM J ACQUEST Same Name ALFRED SMITH ALBERT JAKVIS JOHN FERRIS JOHN WHITE Same Name 22 monthe b. l. GEORGE WILLIAMS 18 months h. l. HENRY GALLAl'ENT 12 months h. L 2 years h 1. 3 months h. L 9 months h. l. Bound over 18 months h. l. i is months b. l. From 1 to 2 J yrs. iinpt. 12 months h. l. WILLIAM lilDLY CAltR Same Name DANIEL KALEHF. R Same Nam • 12 months h. 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