POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 1905. VOL. XXII., No. 2242. RBOUIi I. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 8 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. I. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if lufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 6. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be inserted at a cost of 7s. per portrait, and of Us. 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. o nr 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 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 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 / orm, 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 persons missing can only be accepted on pay- ment; and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. NOTICE. t.— Tho composition of tho Friday No. of the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as fol- lows i— ' a) Regulations at top of first page, ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged, as far as practicable, in alphabetical order. ( o) Persons In Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. id) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2.) Counties. ( 3.) Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in uircular 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 at once notified to the Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. IDENTIFICATION OF PRISONERS. THE EDITOR requests that Chief Officers of Police, when forwarding for identification by the Metropolitan Police the Photographs and descrip- tive forms of Persons in custody, will please see that the specific offence is stated, e. g. :— Stealing £ 1,000 from bank ; stealing pair of boots from shop door ; stealing bale of silk, van unattended, Ac., & c. This may often prove a ready means of recognition, and Judges have recently complained of the absence of such particulars in dealing with previous convictions. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— For obtaining 12s. by falsa pre- tences, 19th ult. COOPER, alias THOMAS GORDON, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald) grey, eyes blue, speaks with slight North Country accent; wearing dark clothes and cap. He sends letters purport- ing to be written by a well- known officer of the Army or Navy residing in the Provinces to officers in London, to the effect that a situation has been found for him in the country, and requesting them to advance him his railway fare, which will be re- funded by writer. On the following day he calls at the address of the person to whom the letter has been forwarded, and states he has received a letter directing him to call for the railway fare. Warrant issued. 2.— A Division.— For stealing from his lodgings, 9th inst., a blue serge suit; 1 dark suit; 3 jackets and vests; 1 pair striped trousers; 2 white shirts; 2 merino undershirts; 1 pair brown shoes; 1 razor; and a 2 in. smoothing nlane — Licence- holder HARRY STRONG, alias GEORGE LOCK, Office No. 1556- 01, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion dark, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes hazel, scar right temple, mole right forearm. A bootmaker; native of Reading. Sentenced at Hants Quarter Sessions at Aldershot, 31st Decern ber, 1901, to 3 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence, for burglary. Licenced 3rd January, 1905. Y b 325. ( See Case No. 3.) 3.— A Division.— For being concerned with Harry Strong ( see Case No. 2) in stealing clothing, & c. ( described therein) — CLARA STRONG, age 24, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fair, hair Iighf, eves blue, subject to fits; dress, black jacket, dark skirt, brown fur boa, dark tam- o'- shanter. A native of Reading. 1— A Division.— For obtaining £ 2 by forging and uttering a banker's cheque— Major HENRY HARTLAND HIGGINSON, age 48 to 50, height 5 ft. 9 in., drooping shoulders, com- plexion dark, hair and moustache reddish brown, eyes hazel, large nose, low voice; dress, dark jacket suit, hard felt hat, shabby genteel appear- ance. A native of London. Warrant issued. •">.— E Division.— For obtaining money by false pretences— FREDERICK YOUNG, age 38, height 5 ft. 8 in., very stout build, complexion fresh, hair black, eyes grey, takes short quick steps; dress, dark blue serge jacket suit, silk hat. Supposed a native of Australia. He advertised in the daliy papers for agents, from whom he ob- tained £ 50 as security, by representing that he was the proprietor and trading as The Durham Publishing House, 84 South wick Road, Sunder- land; Kingsley Chambers, 43 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland; 25 Portland Place, Carlisle; and 1 New Street, Lancaster. Warrant issued. 6.— E Division.— For stealing, 13th inst., 4 insurance policies on the Wesleyan and General Insurance Company, Birmingham— ROSE MET- CALF, nee SHATWELL, age 22, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair ( thick) light brown, eyes blue; dress, long grey coat, large lace col- larette, drab colour costume, black hat trimmed black plumes, of theatrical appearance. A chorus singer and dancer; native of Manchester. Pro- fessionally known as Queenie St. Clair, which name she uses on cards for the purpose of obtaining ad- mission to theatres. Warrant issued. 7.— S Division. — For stealing £ 43 — EDWARD CLAUD MACKRORY, age 17, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, scar on forehead, 1 right upper tooth grow- ing outwards; dress, dark tweed jacket suit and cap, lace boots. A native of Slough. Warrant issued. 8— X Division.— For larceny ( lodgings) — FREDERICK SIMONS, age 33, height 5 ft, 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, indistinct marks in blue ink on left forearm; dress, brown jacket and vest, cord trousers, brown cap, lace boots. Supposed a native of London. May be found working on the new railway near Cromer. — ELLENS DYARS, age 25, height 5 ft. 2£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, cut scar right forearm; dress, brown jacket, black dress and hat. Supposed a native of London. May be found cohabiting with above. Both ab- sconded from bail. Warrants issued. 9.— X Division.— For stealing two £ 5 Bank of England notes, and £ 3 — ARTHUR REGINALI) TREVELYAN PHILLIPS, age 18, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion, hair, and eyes ( large) dark; dress, black jacket and vest, dark grey trousers, pepper and salt colour overcoat, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A native of London. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. 10.— Bedford ( Borough).— For embezzle- ment — ALFRED RICHARDS, age about 27, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, thin oval face, hair brown, slight moustache light: dress, blue serge suit, check cap, lace boots. For some months he was engaged as manager of a branch coal office. Absconded about the end of May. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Thody, Bedford. BRECONSHIRE. 11. — Ystradgynlais ( County). — For attempted carnal knowledge of a girl, age 15— ANDREW MIECLE, a Scotchman, age 20. height ft. 6 in., rather stout build, complexion fair. 23 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1905. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— round full face, hair and moustache light brown, addicted to drink. A collier, has been a shepherd, also a seaman. Absconded 11th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hand, Ystradgynlais. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 12.— Beacons field ( County).— For fail- ing to report — Licence- holder ARTHUR ANDREWS, alias HENRY WALKER, Office No. 1012- 96, age 49, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair ( bald in front, thin on top) light brown, eyes light blue, scar on nose, left eyebrow, back left wrist, and right hand. A painter; native of France. Sentenced at Middlesex Sessions, 9tli January, 1897, to 9 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for housebreaking. Liberated on licence, 30th March, 1905, which expires 25th December, 1907. L Q X 543. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Marks, Beaconsfield. 13. — Slough ( County). — For stealing property described in Case No. 61, 16th inst. — JOHN JAMES ASTOR ( supposed false), age about 30, height about 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, slight moustache light; dress, slate colour suit, bowler hat, carried a brown waterproof coat. Stated he was a bookmaker. The gold watch and chain ( recovered, pledged at Chelsea). Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearman, Slough. 14. — High Wycombe ( Borough). — For embezzling £ 16— ROBERT ARNOLD, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes supposed brown; dress, dark blue serge suit, black bowler hat, carried a brown portmanteau. A butcher's manager. Absconded 12th inst. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 15. — High Wycombe ( Borough). — For stealing from his lodgings, 9th inst., a lady's silver Geneva watch, white face, black numerals, chased; and a leather wrist strap— WILLIAM PALMER, alias — LEE ( supposed false), age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved; wearing dark brown mixture coat and vest, dark cap, light boots. Ap- pearance of a stableman. Supposed wanted else- where. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Head Constable Sparling, Higl: Wycombe. DERBYSHIRE. 20.— Chesterfield ( County).— For steal- ing, 10th inst., at Shirebrook, a lady's 18 ct. gold dress ring, set 3 rubies and 6 diamonds; 1 9 ct. gold signet ring, heart shape, " W. C." engraved thereon; 1 gold pin, heart shape, rose in centre; 1 gold double curb Albert, small pattern, gold heart shape pendant (" W. Clarke" engraved on back) and 1 silver match box ( engraved " W. C.") attached; 1 lady's long gold curb chain; and £ 8 — ARTHUR PERCIVAL, alias WATSON, age 19, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, girl, bear, Maltese cross tattooed left arm, flower and pot, 3 rings hanging from a bar, " Dear Florrie," " Horace," pierced heart, yacht, rose, bracelet, dogs, wreath, woman left forearm, angel, soldier, ballet girl, flags, bird right arm, flag in hand, ballet girl, monument, sailor, flags, yacht, two flowers, dove, bust of girl, " Faith, Hope, and Charity" right forearm, also tat- tooed on legs and body; dress, black vicuna suit with raised check, grey cap, blue tie. A native of Bulwell, Notts. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Faulkner, County Police Office, Chesterfield. 21.— Derby ( County).— Yor forgprv at Mat- lock Bridge— EDGAR STANLEY AULTON, age 32 to 34, height 6 ft., complexion rather muddy, hair light brown, sometimes wears a shade over left eye, speaks quickly and loosely, running the words together. A native of Derby. Recently seen at Sheffield, Burton- on- Trent, and in London. ( See Case No. 29, 6th March, 1903.) Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, County Police Office, Derby. DORSETSHIRE. 22.-— Portland { County).— For stealing from his lodgings, a watch and chain ( recovered, pledged at Bath) and a gold ring, snake pattern— FRED ANDERSON, age about 40, height 5ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( curly in front) light brown, eyes rather small, eczema between right thumb and fore finger; dress, blue diagonal serge jacket, dark vest ( double breasted) with blue spots, dark trousers with white strines, bowler hat, light lace boots. A stone mason; supposed native of Aston, Birmingham. Warra it issued. Information to Supt. Ricketts, Portland. South Africa, that he had a mine and 13,000 acres of land at Zambesi, advertised for a manager and two carpenters to return with liim, from whom he obtained money, which he promised to return to them on arrival at Durban. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Thorpe- le- Soken. FLINTSHIRE. 27. — Mold ( County). — For larceny — CHARLES TAYLOR, alias THOMAS BLAKE and EVANS, age about 35, height 5 ft. 61 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, mole right side of neck near shoulder; dress, grey mixture tweed coat and vest with pale blue stripe, khaki trousers, black tie, black and white check cap, canvas boots. Is a private, No. 8769, of the R. Welsh Fusiliers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davies, Mold. OA M BRIDGES HIRE. 16.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For obtain" ing £ 1 10s. by false pretences, 31st ult.— ALFRED MILLER, age 60 to 65, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion pale, short hair and moustache grey, ad- dicted to drink; dress, grey jacket and trousers, light washable vest, white straw hat with black band, lace boots, carries a stick. He was em- ployed as agent by a London firm of wine shippers and brokers. Absconded 5th inst. Warrant issued. 17.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For obtain- ing food and lodgings bv false pretences, also for larceny from lodgings, 2nd inst.— FREDERICK ARNOLD, alias DODDS, age 29, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion sallow, hair brown; dress, blue serge suit, dark cap, boots. A native of Her- ringswell, near Mildenhall. He obtains lodgings at private and public houses, and commits larceny. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. CA RNA R VONSHIRE. 18.— Carnarvon ( County).— For embezzl ing £ 100 — HENRY McCABE age 33, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved, aquiline nose, small sunken mouth, lower jaw prominent, pointed chin, addicted to drink; dress, light jacket suit and cap, carried a mackin tosh. A clerk; native of Carnarvon. Was em- ployed by the Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry Company. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Griffith, Carnarvon. 19. — Pwllheli ( County). — For stealing ( bailee) a bicycle ( recovered) — WILLIAM THOMAS, age 25 to 30, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion swarthy, hair and eyes ( rather small) dark, rather slovenly appearance; dress, blue serge suit and cap. A seaman; native of Bangor. Has served in the Militia. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Pwllheli. ESSEX. 23.— Chelmslord ( Crunty).— For failing to report — Licence- holder WILLIAM WOOD- WARD, alias GEORGE COOPER and JOHN LEE, Office No. 1228- 02, age 39, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, scar over left eye, nose and 3rd right finger deformed, full- rigged ship right forearm, " W. BILL" left, cross flags back right hand, pierced heart and thistle right, 2 anchors left wrist. A carpenter; native of London. Sentenced at Chelmsford Quarter Sessions, 7th January, 1903, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 20th April last. d 28. To be dealt with where found. Information to the Deput- Chief Constable, Chelmsford. 24.— Grays ( County).— For mis- appropriat- ing £ 6 13s., monies of the Tilbury Progressive Working Men's Club and Institute, 15th April last— ADAM MARTIN, age about 50, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair, heavy moustache and full beard brown ( turning grey), wears glasses, has a habit of taking snuff; dress old morning coat and vest, dark trousers, old lace boots. A tally clerk. May be found working at Docks. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. 25. — Harwich ( County) — For obtaining £ 16, by fraud, at Parkeston, 4th inst.— A CALLENDAR, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, hair ( turning grey), moustache and eyes dark, of Jewish appearance, can speak several languages; dress, dark blue suit, peak cap with pilot's badge in front. Represents himself as Scotchman. A shipping tourist agent. May have in his possession a saloon pass to Great Eastern Railway Company's Doats. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Lunniss, Harwich. 26.— Thorpe- le- Soken i County i.— For obtaining £ 50 by false pretences at Clacton, 16th February last— F. ARMAND FLEXMAN, age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 11 in., broad shoulders, com- plexion fair, thin face, hair light brown, and thin whiskers and moustache ( turning grey), eyes ( small) grey, front teeth missing, of smart ap- pearance ; dress, light morning suit, blue over- coat, black hard felt hat, sometimes a silk hat, usually wears two gold rings ( one a wedding ring the other a curb ring) on one finger of each hand. He took a furnished house, represented that he was in the employ of the Government in Rhodesia, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 28. — Cheltenham ( County). — For em- bezzlement— FRED SMITH ( see Case No. 13, 3rd June, 1904). He is identical with a Man who calls upon farmers in answer to advertisements, states he has been an instructor at the Boys' Orphanage, Cheltenham, and obtains money to enable him to return for his clothing and deferred pay. He has been traced to Herefordshire, South Wales, and on 12th inst. was at Dinder, near Wells, Somerset; dress, dark mixture coat and vest ( double breasted), trousers of a shade lighter material, black tie, brown mixture cap, military boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. 29 — Bristol ( City).— For stealing 10s from his lodging, 6th inst.— EDGAR JAMES DOBLE, alias COLEMAN and HUMPHRIES, age 22, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, lancer mounted on right fore- arm, butterfly right wrist, spray and flowers, in- distinct letters, woman's head with flag and ' Alice" underneath, on left forearm, star be- tween left thumb and forefinger, ring on 2nd and 4tli left fingers, of smart appearance; dress, grey coat and trousers, soft cord vest, grey cap, may be wearing breeches and brown leggings. A groom. Has served in the King's Royal Rifle Corps. Sen- tenced to 6 months imprisonment at Wiltshire Assizes, 2nd June, 1904, for stealing jewellery at Swindon. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 30. — Aldershot ( County). — For stealing, 28th ult., at Ewshott Camp, 2 suits ( 1 a light grey tweed jacket suit; other recovered); and a pair of brown boots— A MAN, age 25, height 5 ft. 8J in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes brown, red mark right cheek, scar right knee; wearing the stolen clothing, grey cap. A native of Bally, co. Antrim. Is a gunner of the Royal Field Artillery. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 31. — Basingstoke ( County). — For burglary, 9th inst., and stealing 100 small cart- ridges; 1 new shoe brush— A MAN, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, moustache dark; dress, dark blue suit, dark cap, carried a stick and umbrella. Is no doubt in possession of keys. He is wanted at Chichester, Alton, Chippenham, & c., for burglary. Had in his possession a small 5 cham- bered revolver ( stolen at Chichester). Warrant issued. 32. — Basingstoke ( County).— For em- bezzling £ 46 14s. 3d., 17th inst. — HARRY MASON, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, moustache light, eyes grey, pock marks on nose and face, teeth black and decayed in upper jaw; dress, dark grey striped jacket suit, bow tie, black bowler hat. He an- swered an advertisement and obtained a situation as a builder's clerk, gave false references and address. Stated he came from London. On 17th inst. he was entrusted with a cheque to cash, which he did and absconded. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hale, Basingstoke. 33.— Bournemouth ( CountyV— For fail- ing to report— Licence- holder HENRY HAMIL- TON, alias THOMAS F. H. WILKINSON, HOWARD W. FORTESCUE, and HENRY F. G. NAPIER, Office No. 3685- 97, Case No. 1, current issue, age 63, height 5 ft. in., com- plexion fresh, hair turning grey, eyes brown, scar bottom lip. A doctor ( foreign degree); native of Canterbury. Sentenced at Bournemouth Quarter Sessions, 20th January, 1903, to 3 years penal servitude, for obtaining books and credit by false pretences. Licenced 25th April last. T d 78. Information to Supt. Hack, Bournemouth. FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1905. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 251 grey), may be clean shaved, eyes grey, slight twitch in eyes, very noticeable when in conversation; dress, black morning coat and vest, light trousers, black hard felt hat. A native of Plymouth. Was employed as Secretary to the London, Glouces- tershire and North Hants Dairy Company, Limited. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Bloom field, Managing Director to the above conpany. Canterbury Road, Brixton, to any person " ivint such information as will lead to the apprehension of Rattenberry. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT iQ.— S Division.— For indecently assault- ing a girl, age 11 years— ALFRED HARVEY LE GRAND, age 26, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion pale, hair ( shiny) black, eyes grey, wears pince- nez with steel frames, brown oblong birth 31 about 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., slightly round shoulders, complexion fair, rather long nose, hair KINROSS- SHIRE 42 — Kinross [ County).— For breaking into Farm Bothy, 10th inst., and stealing 2 £ 5 notes— JOHN FOWLER SMITH, alias JOHN LAW, age 24, height 5 ft. 7| in., complexion ruddy, full round face, eyes blue, cross tattooed back of left hand, dot base of left thumb, scars on arms and right calf, small mole back of right leg above bend of knee, flat feet, which he turns outwards, shuffling gait; dress, dark jacket and vest, blue trousers, grey tweed cap. A farm servant; native of Buckie, Banffshire. Has been previously con- victed. Was in Oakbank Industrial School from 1890 to 1897. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Kinross- shire, Kinross. LANARKSHIRE. 43.— Glasgow ( City).— For failing to report — WILLIAM CARLIN, alias McBRIDE, MURRAY, WILSON, and DAVID CAMPBELL, SCR, No. 695- 01, age 54, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar sometimes wears frock coat and silk hat. An en- gineer's draughtsman; also a church organist and music teacher. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. SHROPSHIRE. 37.— Bridgnorth ( County).— For stealing. 6th March last, a bicycle ( recovered) •— FRED MELLOR, alias HARRY WALTERS, HARRY DAVIES, and GEORGE THEO. SCHULZE, age KENT. 4'.— Rochester ( City).— For failing to re- port — Licence- holder WILLIAM HOWARD WATSON, alias WILLIAM WATSON, WIL- LIAM WALLACE, and WILLIAM HAR- WOOD WATSON, Office No. 733- 05, age 29, height 5 ft. 8| in., complexion dark, hair brown, eyes blue, scar palm right hand and on left thumb. A painter; native of Sutton, Surrey. Sentenced at Lewes Assizes, 21st November, 1902, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 6th ult. C 561. Information to Chief Constable Arnold, Rochester. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 34.— C Division.— On Bench warrant for failing to surrender to recognizances at North London Sessions, 27th ult., while awaiting trial for fraud— HERBERT PERCIVAL SEIVIER, alias PUNCH SEIVIER, age 40, height 6 ft., slight build, complexion sallow, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes brown, cut scar on forehead, over right eye, and on right jaw; dress, blue serge suit, hard felt hat. May be found acting as a bookmaker at provincial race meetings. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ( low on forehead) light brown, eyes blue, scar back of head, back of right hand, right little finger has been crushed, scar on tip, turns his feet outwards, both ankles supposed to have been injured; dress, dark grey suit and overcoat with gauntlet sleeves, black hard felt hat, had with him a motor cap with glazed peak. He left Ironbridge, 6th March last, and has been traced to several towns in Scotland and North of England, thence to Bir- mingham, Reading, and Winchester. In some places he attempted to nurchase motor cars and cycles, at others he represented himself as a motor car driver, obtained food and lodgings at temper- ance and other hotels. Had in his possession a motor driver's licence, in name of George Thomas Schulze, Crown Hotel, Wellington, granted at Shrewsbury, 28th February, 1905. Has been pre- viously convicted of larceny, etc., at Driffield, Broseley, Northwich, Brighton, Basingstoke, Spittlegate, Dorking, and Nottingham. ( See Cases Nos. 41 and 48, 17th March last.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walters, Bridgnorth. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT £ 20 REWARD. 35.— W Division. — For falsification of accounts, and embezzling £ 2,000 — WILLIAM CURTIS RATTENBERRY, alias WILLIAM CURTIS, age 48, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown ( turning mark between left thumb and forefinger; dress, dark jacket suit, black bowler or grey soft felt hat, APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued) HAMPSHIRE. 38.— Winchester ( City).— lor obtaining £ 6 6s., by a worthless cneque, No. ^ 25183^, on the London and Provincial Bank, Bristol Branch, signed " A. W. Morley Harrison "— A. W. MORLEY HARRISON ( supposed false), age about 40, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion ruddy, sunburnt, hair and moustache brown, prominent nose; dress, blue serge jacket and trousers, cream colour striped vest, blue tie, hard felt hat, rather shabby appearance. Had in his possession a bicycle and a small black hand bag. He represented himself as a commercial traveller. The cheque is from a cheque book stolen at Folke- stone. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Felton, Win- chester. 39. — Southampton ( Borough). — For obtaining food by false pretences — WALTER KNOWLES, age 19, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in.; com- plexion fresh, hair light, eyes dark; dress, grey check suit with white stripes, green tie, green check cap, lace boots, wearing a ring ( set stone) on right little finger. Stated he was employed by a dairy company. Warrant issued. 40. — Southampton ( Borough).— F< r obtaining £ 10 by false pretences — A. R. MATTHEWS, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., red face, hair dark, impediment in speech; dress, blue suit. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. 23 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1905. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued )— left thumb, right forearm and right cheek, right little finger somewhat stiff. A native of Glasgow. Sometimes travels as a pedlar. 44.— Glasgow ( City).— For failing to report — Supervisee GEORGE GILBERT, alias FREDERICK CLARKE, GEORGE BART- LETT, and JAMES COOK, Office No. 186- 02, age 49, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( partly bald) dark brown, eyes hazel, scar and mole back of neck, bridge of nose flattened. A jeweller; native of London. Sentenced at North- ampton Borough Quarter Sessions, 23rd October, 1896, to 7 years penal servitude and 2 years super- vision for stealing money from a church. Left Glasgow 29th ult., stating that he was going to Manchester and London. To be dealt with where found. Information to Chief Constable Stevenson, Glas- gow. LANCASHIRE. 45.— Bolton ( County).— MAN, Case No. 10, 12th December 1902, not now wan ed. Warrant withdrawn. 46.— Liverpool ( City).— For failing to re- port — Licence- holder ALFRED BOYD, alias FREDERICK LLOYD, GEORGE F. RAVEN, and GEORGE CAMPBELL, Office No. 721- 97, age 36, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar end of second right finger, on 2nd left finger, and back of neck, left side. A shoemaker; native of Edinburgh. Sen- tenced at Appleby Assizes, 14th January, 1898, to 8 years penal servitude for possessing a mould for the manufacture of counterfeit coin. Licenced 11th ult. R Y 422. To be dealt with where found. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. NORFOLK. • 47.— Docking ( County) — For stealing from lodgings, 27th ult., at Great Massingham, 5 pairs black stockings; 20 knives, white bone handles ( 18 marked " Excelsior, George Hines, Sheffield "); 20 prongs, some plain, others marked " African silver"; 5 serviettes — STEPHEN BUY, age about 31, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, thin features, rather long chin, hair dark brown, moustache brown; dress, navy blue serge suit, dark check cap, small blue tie, light lace boots. A plasterer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Baldwin, Docking. 48. — East Ha r ling ( County). — For threatening his wife at Thetford— FREDERICK JOHNSON, age 39, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, moustache brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, right forefinger missing; dress, black jacket and vest, dark grey trousers and blue over- alls, dark grey motor cap, lace boots. An engineer; native of Ashill. Has travelled the country with steam traction engines. May seek employment with travelling showmen. He left for London 10th inst. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Lowe, Harling, or Inspec- tor Lord, Thetford. 49.— Norwich ( City)— For deserting his wife, leaving her chargeable to the Norwich Poor Law Incorporation — FREDERICK RUM SB Y, age 29, height 5 ft. 6 inv complexion fresh, hair and eyebrows dark, eyes brown, Roman nose, of good address and smart appearance; dress, black morning coat suit, new overcoat, black bow tie, black hard felt hat. A shop assistant; native of Norwich. Warrant issued. 50.— Norwich ( City). — For embezzlement — JOHN BULLARD, age 48, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache ligh* brown ( turning grey); dress, dark mixture jacket suit, coloured tie, black hard hat, lace shoes. May be found with betting men. Absconded 14th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Winch, Norwich. OXFORDSHIRE. bl. — Banbury ( Borough). — For stealing from his lodgings, 14th inst., a gold curb bracelet, round centre piece set with a circle of pearls and a circle of garnets, gold padlock and small gold chain attached — — PALMER, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved; dress, grey tweed suit, grey cap, dark blue tie with pin, appearance of a groom. ne took lodgings, 14th inst., stating he had travelled from Folkestone, then went bo his bed room for the purpose of arranging a bandage on his right shoulder, committed the theft, and left immediately afterwards, stating he was going to fetch his luggage. 52.— Banbury ( Borough).— For obtaining money by fraud, 25th and 26th ult. — F. H. WILSON, age about 26, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion very pale, slight moustache, of good address; dress, dark suit, overcoat, supposed velvet collar, cap. He represented that he was secretary and treasurer of a local cricket club. Supposed identical with — Wilson, Case No. 6, 16th inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Banbury. 5 OMERSE TSHIRE. 53. — Weston- Super- Mare ( County). — For stealing, 13th inst., a lady's gold ring, set 3 opals ( one chipped), with 2 or 3 diamonds between each; 1 gold ring, set diamond; 1 plain do.; 1 old keeper do., floral design engraved thereon; part of an emerald ring, set 1 large and several small stones; 1 gold forget- me not brooch, set 10 small diamonds; 1 old gold and coral do., oval; 1 pair gold ear drops, daisy pattern, set 2 dia- monds in each; 1 gold pin, set large diamond in claw; 1 do., set green stone; 1 old gold coin; 1 pair gold sleeve links; 1 gold oval locket, en- graved inside; 1 gold pendant, made of 2 spade guineas ( smooth, " C. W. M." engraved on one side, view of Windsor Castle on other), containing photograph of a lady— TWO MEN ( lst, age .18, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion ( freckled) and eyes dark, hair inclined to sandy, clean shaved, speaks good English, French, Spanish, and Italian, with German accent; dress, grey or brown suit, with dark spots, dark brown waterproof overcoat, plaid lining, dark tie, motor cap. 2nd, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache ( curled at ends) light brown, eyes brown, speaks broken English, good French, with German accent; wearing dark overcoat, white tie, dark golf cap). Both are ship's stewards; and natives of Cologne. Information to Supt. Brown, Weston- Super- Mare. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 51.— Burslem ( County).— For obtaining 3 blouses and 2 skirts by fraud— A WOMAN, age 22 or 23, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair dark; dress, black jacket and skirt, black sailor hat. Appearance of a domestic servant. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hill, Burslem. 55.— Longton ( County).— For obtaining food lodgings, and 6s., from 17th to 19th, by false pretences— — MORGAN ( supposed false), age about 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, crooked nose, hair and moustache ( turning grey) dark, cast or cataract left eye; dress, dark brown plaid suit, faded red tie, lace boots. He repre- sented that he had come from Leeds to paint the railway station, and required the money to hire scaffolding. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. 56.— Stafford ( County) — Supervisee JOHN R_. C. LYCETT, Office No. 1726- 03, Case No. 44, 17th March last, not now wanted, havine been arrested at Huddersfield for larceny, in the name of John Carter. SURREY. 57.— Guildford ( County).— For failing to report — Supervisee JOHN SMITH, alias SWAITH, NOAKES, SIMMONS, CURTIS, and WILSON, Office No. 3313- 02, age 40, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes hazel. A tinker; native of London. Sentenced at Surrey Quarter Sessions, Kingston, 7th April, 1903, to 2 years hard labour and 12 months police supervision for housebreaking. Liberated on re- mission, 26th November, 1904. This man was sentenced at Chertsey Petty Sessions, 5th April last, to 2 months hard labour for stealing a coat. Liberated from Brixton Prison 3rd inst. Information to be forwarded to Captain Sant Chief Constable, Guildford. SUSSEX ( East). K tHastings ( Borough).— For stealing, lnst-> a gold curb chain bracelet; 1 i; old and turquoise do.; 1 plain gold do., " Alice" thereon; 1 long ruby and garnet brooch; 1 told do., set 3 ivy leaves, pearl in centre ( pin missing); 1 gold locket, cluster of pearls in centre, on gold chain • 1 gold and turquoise pendant and chain; 1 long gold neck chain; 1 short gold chain, tassels at end; 1 gold nugget pin; 1 plain gold ring; 1 red enamel do., set diamonds; 1 old gold do., set amethysts; 1 gold do., set garnets and pearls; 1 lady's gold watch, chased back, gold dial; 1 dark grey mackintosh coat, " East London Rubber Com- pany" on tab; 1 green leather purse— FRANK PRESTON, age about 21, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair ( curly) light, clean shaved, eyes blue, speaks with foreign accent; dress, light grey suit and motor cap. A waiter or boots. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Baker, Hastings. WARWICKSHIRE. 59.- Birmingham ( City).— For stealing ( bailee), £ 676 3s. Id.— WILLIAM FLETCHER BRAGG, age 50, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, broad face, hair ( turning grey) brown, heavy moustache light, speaks in a peremptory manner; dress, shabby black frock coat, striped trousers, black and white straw hat. A grocer's commission agent. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Birming- ham. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). SO.— Richmond ( County).— For desertiDg his family— ALFRED JAMES KINGSLEY, age 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes blue. A joiner; native of Scorton, near Richmond. Usually em- ployed at shipyards, now supposed working as a ship's carpenter. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wilson, Richmond. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 61 .— Doncaster ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) 5 tons of coal— GEORGE TRAVIS, age about 50, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark ( turning grey); dress, dark jacket, vest and cap, dark cord trousers, narrow toed clogs with brass nails. A keel captain; sup- posed a native of Knottingley. Is well known among boatmen. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hickes, Doncaster. 05a. — Knaresborough ( County). — For stealing a " Rudge- Whitworth" bicycle, No. 73455, free wheel, 2 rim brakes, A1 Clincher tyres, rubber pedals, flat handle bars, Challis bell— Supervisee ERNEST SPENCER, alias ERNEST NEWBY, ERNEST EDGAR VARLEY, SAMUEL SMITH, and ALFRED BIRCH, Office No. 976- 04, Case No. 39, 28th October last, age 26, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar on forehead, lumps back of both ears. A pianoforte tuner; native of Huddersfield. Sentenced at Gloucester County Quarter Sessions, 21st October, 1903, to 6 months hard labour and 2 years supervision for cycle stealing. Sentence computed from expiration of 1 of 3 months at Nuneaton Petty Sessions, 15th October, 1903, for cycle stealing. Liberated on remission, 23rd June, 1904. 410 C. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Keel, Knaresborough. 63 — Bradlord ( City).— For embezzlement — HENRY MERCER ROBINSON, age 22, height 5 ft. 4 in., stiff build, complexion fresh, long features, hair light, clean shaved, eyes grey, bow legged, sailor right arm, flower, heart and head left arm; dress, brown and grey mixture jacket suit, black tie, grey cap, light lace boots. A tramcar conductor. He was discharged as medically unfit from H. M. S. Pembroke, on 4th April, 1902. For embezzlement — ORLANDO MAR- SHALL, age 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion fresh, rather long features, hair, slight moustache, and eyes dark; dress, dark mixture jacket suit and cap, red, black, and blue mixture tie. A joiner, recently employed as a tramcar conductor. For stealing two silver watches and a gold guard, 7th inst.— HAROLD BYGOTT CORN- WALL, age 25, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, round features, hair and moustache ( curled) light; dress, light check jacket and trousers, fancy black and white spotted vest, billycock hat. A ship's steward; native of Scarborough. Warrants issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Bradford. 61— Leeds ( City).— For failing to report— — Licence- holder PATRICK VAUGHAN, alias JAMES KELLY and WILLIAM HOWARD, Office No. 1132- 98, age 29, height 5 ft. in., com- plexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey, scar left side FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1905. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 253 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued.)— forehead, left wrist, and base left thumb, dis- colouration, cross, circle and dot inside left fore- arm, of weak intellect. A comedian; native of ( Dublin. Sentenced at ' Norwich City Quarter Sessions, 1st July, 1902, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 31st December, 1904. C 274. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Leeds. 65.— Barnsley ( Borough).— For stealing from his lodgings, 8th inst., a lady's gold lever watch, No. 11108, gold face, figured back; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set 3 rubies and 2 diamonds — JACK MANSFIELD, age 34, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion and hair dark, clean shaved; dress, brown square cut jacket suit, dark grey cap, wore a gold chain and 2 gold rings. Had in his possession a black leather camera case, a book of photographs, and a number of visiting cards, " Jack Mansfield, versatile character comedian," thereon. He took lodgings 7th inst., and stated he had obtained employment at a local firm of photographers. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Butler, Barns- ley. PERSON IN CUSTODY. BRECONSHIRE. 66.— Criokhowell ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 27th inst., charged with larceny— GEORGE SHAW, age 34, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair brown, moustache light brown, eyes light blue, cross, anchor, heart, actress and female tattooed right arm, man, American ensign, crossed hands, shield, cross and female left arm, butterfly left calf, dagger right calf. A labourer; states he is a native of Hadfield, Derbyshire, or Bollington, Cheshire. Is a Reservist of the Royal Field Artillery. Supposed nreviously convicted. Information to Supt. Winterson, Crickhowell. PROPERTY STOLEN. BEDFORDSHIRE. C) 7.— Lelghton Buzzard ( County^.— 10th inst., by officebreaking, an iron cash box, about 9 in. by 4 in., containing £ 6 3s. 6d.; 1 small No. 1 saloon rifle, hexagon barrel, to take No. 1 shot cartridge; a small brown leather hand bag, con- taining a bunch of gas meter keys and a receipt book for hire of gas stoves; and XI 4s. 6d.— Sus- picion is attached to TRAMPS. Information to Supt. Anniwell, Leighton Buzzard. BUG KING HA MS HIRE. 63 — High Wycombe ( County).— 9th inst., at Stokenchurch, a double case, silver Geneva hunter watch, No. 54611, long silver neck chain, 6d., 1 American silver coin, 1 French do., at- tached— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, large red nose, hair light brown, clean shaved; dress, grey mixture suit, cap, blue spotted tie, light boots. Appearance of a stableman. Information to Supt. Summers, High Wycombe. 69. — Slough ( County) — 10th in^ t. from a cricket pavilion at Eton, a gold keyless half hunter repeating watch, monogram " J. J. A." on back, *' J. J. Astor, May 20th, 1899 or 1900, engraved on inside case, maker " Charles Frodsham, 115 New Bond Street, London," on works, gold curb chain, with gold pencil case, rather thin, small iron or gunmetal Maltese cross, three gold shields, Eton coat- of arms " on front, back engraved, 1—" J. J. Astor, winner of single racquets, Eton College, 1904," 1—" J. J. Astor, winner of double racquets, Eton College, 1904," 1 — " J. J. Astor and J. Martin Smith, winners of double racquets, Eton College, 1905," 1 small round gold charm, with stone in centre, attached; 1 thin gunmetal key- less watch, gold face; and £ 3 or £ 4. Information to Supt. Pearman, Slough. OA MB RIDGES HIRE. 70 — Cambridge ( Borough).— 16th inst., a " Sunbeam" bicycle, free wheel, black enamelled, plated rims, rubber pedals, 2 rim brakes, Brooks's saddle, straight handle bars, mud- guards, tool bag, No. 55260, nearly new, black cycling cape at back. Information to the Chief Constable, Cambridge. ESSEX. 71— Brentwood ( County).— 16th inst., by burglary at Great Warley, a small grey summer overcoat, vertical pockets, cuffs turned up, makers, " Tunball & Reeks, 112 Strand," on tab; 1 pair lace boots, size 7, " Treadwell Bros." on tag; a com- plete set of chess ( black and white); 1 silver plated knife; 2 do. jam spoons and 1 do. sardine fork, with a fish engraved thereon, all mother- o'- pearl handles. Information to Supt. Marden, Brentwood. 72. — Chelmsford ( County). — 15th inst., at Danbury, a bicycle, black enamelled frame, large rims, red cushion tyres, 28 in. wheels, straight handle bars, cork grips, black tips, about 60 gear, | in. pitch driving wheel, piece of tin let in one crank, large bell, no mud- guards, chain or brake. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. 73. — Southend- on- Sea ( County). — 12th inst., a gold watch, plain face, " Presented to W. Winters, F. R. H. S., as a token of esteem, from the friends of Ebenezer, Waltham Abbey, August 31st, 1881 or 1884," inscribed inside case. 10th inst., a bicycle, 24 in. frame, green en- amelled, straight handle bars, front rim brake, Dunlop front tyre, " S. F. Hunter" back tyre, B. S. A. free wheel, green hubs, rat trap pedals with toe clips, pump and lamp attached, no mud- guards. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. GLOUCES TERSHIRE. 71.— Staple Hill ( Cimritv).— 14th inst.. at Ivingswood, a silver English lever watch, No. 18461, white face, black figures, hour hand miss- ing, " Robert Reid, 2 Dean Street, Portland Square, Bristol," on works. Information to Supt. Cooke, Staple Hill. KENT. l^.— Sittingbourne ( County).— Between 30th March and 25th inst., in transit between Sheerness and Yarrow- on- Tyne, a pair of naval binocular glasses, No. 16166. Information to Supt. Rhodes, Sittingbourne. 71 .— Margate ( Borough).— 20th it s'., from a hotel, a silver keyless watch, new, engine turned case, place for monogram on back, " No. 0,800" engraved inside case; 1 silver keyless watch, French make, thin case, large dial, locomotive and tender engraved on back, square chasing around, gilt hands; a 12 ct. gold Albert chain, curb pattern, ring instead of bar; 1 silver keyless watch, Swiss make, gold rim and numerals, white dial; 1 white metal chain, long links, medal, shape of a man's head attached; 1 new brown hand bag, about 18 in. long, composition leather, French make, leather handles, 2 straps; and £ 3 lis.— Suspicion is at- tached to A MAN, age 23, height about 5 ft. 3 in., rather stout build, full red face, hair dark brown, bow legged. A German; was employed as kitchen porter at the hotel. Information to Chief Constable Appleyard, Mar- gate. LANCASHIRE. Tl— Salford ( Borough).— 14th inst., a " Royal Sunbeam " bicycle, 25 in. frame, Northern tyres, rat trap pedals, straight handle bars, cork grips, with end off one, Plunger brake on front wheel, celluloid mudguard on front wheel, metal mudguard on back wheel, oil bath gear case, Brooks's B. 28 saddle, with plate off back, " Sun- beam " on transfer, No. 25849, very old, Lucas's King of the Road lamp, pump and tool bag, at- tached. 16th inst., a Sheffield plate cake basket, oblong pattern, handle at both ends badly fixed; 6 silver dessert spoons, plain, en- graved " W"; 6 silver tea spoons, " W" thereon; 1 silver soup ladle; 2 silver sauce ladles; 3 silver table spoons; 1 silver cream and sugar sifter, all with " W" engraved thereon; 4 silver salt spoons, plain; 4 silver mustard spoons, plain; 1 lady's gold keyless watch, No. 26417, chased back, maker " Russell"; 1 coral brooch, oval, 1 coral missing; 1 gold pencil case, pen and pencil at one end; 1 silver gravy ladle, marked " W"; 1 pair of dark blue overalls, splashed with whitewash. Information to the Chief Constable, Salford. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 78 — Newport ( Borough).— 12th inst., from a hotel, 4 £ 5 Bank of England notes, Nos. 79T, 08216 to 9, issued 21st November, 1904, at the Birmingham Branch of the Bank of England. 12th inst., an 18 ct. gold neck chain, very small links, Jubilee sovereign, and 6 do. half- sovereigns attached; 1 lady's gold guard ( 1 link broken); 1 do. Albert; 1 do. Geneva watch, " Annie Wat- kins" engraved on inner case; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold mizpah ring, " S. A. Watkins" engraved inside; 1 18 ct. gold diamond ring; and George III. 5s. pieces, to the value of £ 12. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, New- port. NORFOLK. 79.— Great Yarmouth ( Borough.).— 17th inst., a dark leather jewel case, about 9 in. long, 4i in. wide, 2 in. deep, containing a lady's mar- quise ring, oblong top, rubies in centre, small diamonds round; 1 lady's half hoop ring, set 5 diamonds; 1 lady's diamond ring, 5 diamonds, gipsy setting; 1 ring, large diamond, claw setting; 1 lady's dress ring, ruby in centre, diamond each side; 1 do., set 2 sapphires and 3 diamonds; 1 do. triple ring, set pearls, sapphires, and rubies; 1 lady's dress ring, small diamond in centre, tur- quoise round, oblong top; 1 do., diamond in centre, turquoise round forming star; 1 do., set 6 small diamonds and 3 opals; 1 lady's gold Geneva watch, gold face, chased back, with long gold chain, large locket with fern leaves thereon, .- gold tele- scope pencil case, small gold cross, attached; 1 gold r » in, set pearl in centre, small diamonds round, unscrews to form stud. Information to the Chief Constable, Yarmouth. OXFORDSHIRE. 80.— Woodstock ( County).— 13th inst.. by burglary, at Kidlington. 2 ladies' gold watches, " Rowell, of Oxford," thereon; 2 long gold guards; 4 gold rings ( 1 plain, 1 buckle, 2 with hair inside); 2 gold brooches, set stone; 2 pairs sugar tongs; 1 salt cellar with 3 legs— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 35 to 40, height o ft 9 in., hair, side whiskers and moustache sandy; wearing dark clothes and cap, spotted tie. He left Heyford Station by train for Birmingham. Information to Inspector Cox, Woodstock. SHROPSHIRE. 81.— Oswestry ( County).— 3rd inst., a new " Merlin" bicycle, No. 2688, free wheel, upturned handle bars, plated rims and spokes, Dunlop ( new pattern) tyres, 24 in. frame, black enamelled, gold lined, rat trap pedals, " The Merlin Cycle Co., Coventry," transfer on head and on frame under saddle, two inverted lever Bowden brakes, Brooks's saddle. Information to Supt. Lewis, Oswestry. WORCES TERSHIRE. SI.- Malvern ( County\— Between 16th and 18th inst., a lady's silver English lever watch, silver colour dial, black figures and hands. Information to Supt. Male, Malvern. S3.— Sparkhill ( County).— 9th inst., by housebreaking at Acocks Green, a £ 5 Bank of England note; 1 gold hunter watch, " Edmund Fynney" engraved on works, also supposed date " 1863"; 1 gold locket and chain, photograph of a gentlemen with beard, inside; 1 lady's gold Albert with gold tassel; 1 do. long gold chain, small gold cross, locket with hair inside, and small topaz pendant, attached; 1 lar<* e gold brooch, pearls set in dark blue enamel; 1 small gold brooch, square; 1 do., pearl in centre, set blue enamel; 1 gold brooch, bar shape, pearl set in blue enamel each end; 1 gold brooch, set 4 pearls; 1 gold ring, set cluster of pearls, diamond in centre; 1 gold ring, set turquoise and brilliants in centre; 1 gold ring, set 2 diamonds, set in blue enamel; 1 gold ring with cluster of diamonds and emeralds, set in shape of diamond. Information to Supt. Sherriff, Sparkhill. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 81.— Leeds (^" unlu 1. — B « tweni 10th and 14th inst., at Roundhay, 4 table spoons; 6 dinner forks; 6 dessert do.; 12 small tea spoons, small knobs on handles, in black leather case, lined green satin; 1 pair sugar tongs to match; 1 pickle fork with ivory handle; 1 case, containing 2 fruit spoons, with pearl handles; 1 pair grape scissors, pearl handles: 1 cake knife; 18 dessert spoons; 6 egg spoons; 6 tea spoons, all silver plated. Information to Supt. Knight, Park Street, Leeds. PROPERTY RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DIS TRIO T 8">.~ C Division.— Jewellery, Case No. 82, 2lid and 49, 9th inst., and thieves arrested. 254 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1905. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND METROPOLITAN ROUGE DIS 7RIO 7 £ 2 2s. REWARD. 86.— C Division.— 15th April last, a GIRL, age about 4 years, complexion and hair ( cut short) dark, eyes brown; dress, red frock, white pina- fore, brown coat trimmed brown fur, red tam- o'- shanter, black socks, lace boots. She was left in a public house at Cambridge Circus, London, W., on above date ( the day of the Association Football Cup final tie at the Crystal Palace) by A MAN ( supposed father), age 32, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion dark, oval face, hair black, moustache ( turned up ends) dark, North Country or Midland accent; dress, slate colour overcoat with black velvet collar, dark blue trousers, black bowler hat with broad flat brim, lace boots. He was in favour of the Newcastle United Football team. Appearance of a mechanic. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of Westminster Union to any person giving such information as will lead to the discovery of the whereabouts of the person or persons who deserted the said girl. OXFORDSHIRE. 57,— Oxford ( County).— 12th inst., in the river at Godstow, the body of A MAN, age about 60, length 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and whiskers grey, upper lip shaved; dress, black suit, double breasted vest, cotton shirt and blue shirt with red stripe, 2 coloured neckerchiefs, blue and grey mixture socks, lace boots ( nearly new), found in pockets, 2 pairs spectacles in cases, lead pencil in metal case. Information to the Chief Constable of Oxford- shire, Oxford. APPREHENSIONS. 102.— Shropshire, Oswestry ( County) — GRIFFITH WILLIAMS, Case No. 10, 12th ult. 103— Suffolk ( East), Woodbridge ( County).— 3. TURNER, Case No. 40, 16th inst. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSION SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 88.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office.— Supervisee HENRY TITCH, Office No. 2158- 00, Tabular Form, 3rd February last, and current List of Re- convictions. 89 — Metropolitan Police District, C Division.— Expiree JOSEPH SWINSON, Office No. 3587- 97, Case No. 67, 2nd December, 1904, and discharged. W — Metropolitan Police District, L Divisi on.— HORACE JONES, alias HACK KIT, & c., Case No. 3, 6th March, 1903. 9i — Metropolitan Police District, X Division.— ELI OLLIFFE, Case No. t, 9th in st. 92. — City of London. — FREDERICK BLACKBOORNE, Case No. 11, 22nd July, 1904. 93— Anglesey, Holyhead ( County).— THOMAS JONES, Case No. 4, 13th January last. 94. — Buckinghamshire, Fenny Stratford ( County).— ERNEST and JOHN ADKINS, Case No. 8,16th inst. ^.— Carnarvonshire, Conway ( County).— ELI AS WILLIAMS, Case No. 7, 21st April last. 96. — Derbyshire, Chesterfield ( County).— FRANK WILCOCKSON, Case No. 12, 16th inst. 97.— Derbyshire, Derby ( County).— GEORGE REh. CE, Case No. 13,2tth ult., and sen- tenced, 9ih inst., to 21 dajs imprisonment. 98. — D umfriesshire, Dumfries ( County). — DAVID JAMES Gl. ENDINNING, Case No. 18, llth November 1901. 99.— Hampshire, Aldershot ( County) — GEORGE W. HANDS, Case No. 19, 16th inst,, and bicycle recovered. 100 — Lancashire, Chorley ( County).— TWO MEN, Case No. 68, 16th inst. 101 — Oxfordshire, Oxford ( County). — EMMA SMI TH, Case No. 21, 2nd inst, 104.— T Division.— For stealing ( bailee) furniture on hire— WILLIAM GEORGE DYSON POPPLETON, age 33, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache light, eyes blue. An electrical engineer. Has been employed as a ship's steward on the White Star and Orient Lines. Well known at Bootle, Liverpool, York, Loughborough, Leeds, and Newtown, Montgomery- shire. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PR0PERTYST0LEN. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 105.— York ( City).— 17th inst.. from the Infantry Barracks, a silver lever keyless watch, open face, gilt hands, engine turned cases, " D" scratched on centre shield of back, No. 286,303, four- leaf clover in back case, gold chain, long and short links alternately, with silver sovereign case attached. Information to the Chief Constable, York. PERSONS orBODIES FOUND ROYAL IRISH_ CONSTABULARY. WICK LOW. 1< 6.— Bray ( County).— Committed suicide, 18th ult., at Bray— A MAN, age 40 to 45, length 5 ft. 9i in., complexion rather sallow, large nose, high cheek bones, hair ( bald half way back head) dark ( turning grey), heavy moustache dark brown, eyes grey or blue, scar | in. long above left knee; dress, blue serge coat and vest, dark striped trousers, grey cap, front with stand up collar, grey woollen under vest and pants, blue striped cotton shirt, navy blue socks, brown leather boots, wore gold rimmed pince- nez, silver Geneva watch, No. 14644, gold chain and locket, " Alfred Cooper, Birmingham," on buttons of clothing. Appearance of a mechanic. Found in pockets a blank form of railway advice bill of the East and West Junction and Stratford- on- Avon, Towcester, and Midland Junction Railways. Information to the District Inspector, Bray, co. Wicklow. List of Lloonoa Halclars. Suparvlsees, Expirees, etowho have been re- apprehended, tor the week ending June 17th, 1905, 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. 10? 2— 04 708— 02 1631— 02 1971— 00 1851— 02 47593 1298— 01 1337— 99 3605 - 99 I - 1654- 01 1952- 00 26J- 3— 01 2557- 02 619— 02 2131— 02 44145 2158— 00 1247— 03 2571— 01 Page 179- 04 BOWERS, CHARLES EDWARD Page 34- 05 BROOKS, CHARLES — I CONN ELL, JAMES Page 261- 04 COOTES, HENRY Page 2- 05 CARTER, CHARLES GEORUE CATCHl'OOL, JOHN FRY, EDWARD , GARDINER, ADA 109- 05 HARRIS, MORRIS 190- 04 HARRIS, WILLIAM HART, JOHN HOLLOWAY, JOHN _ INGRAM, PERCY MANNING, HENRY 279- 03 RICHARDS. GEORGE _ T1LDEN, CHARLES 265- 04 TITCH, HENRY 207- 03 WITHERS. HENRY GEORGE — W OOLCOTT, RICHARD Page | Page Page Page Page Suspected person CHARLES FARR 3 months h. l. Stealing cycle tyre>- and fittings Larceny ( pel.) Same Name Same Name 3 months h. l. 18 months h. l. Failing to report Same Name 1 month h. l. Assault Same Name Bound over Unlawful Same Name 2 months h. l. possession P. of C. Act EDWARD DEVEllEUX 6 months h. l. Larceny ( goods exposed for sale) P. of C. Act ELIZABETH SCHRODER GEORGE STANLEY 1 month h. l. 12 months h. l. Larceny from railway station P. of C. Act Same Name Same Name 6 months h. l. 9 months h. l. Larccny ( fhop) WelshiDg JOHN ESAU IIOLLOWAY FREDERICK DUNCAN 4 months h. l. ( i months h. l. Indecent assault HENRY MANTON 4 months h. l. Wilful damage Same Name 2 months h. l. Larceny ( dwelling' JAMFS LAMBERT 6 months h. l. Larceny ( per.) Same Name 11 weeks h. l. Assault on police Same Name 3 months h. l. Cycle stealing RICHARD WALCOTT 2 months h. l. 12th June, Thames P. Ct. 7th June, Clerkonwell P. Ct. | 14th June, S. L. Sess. 6th June, Somerton P. Scss. 12th June, Tower Bridge P. Ct. 13th June, Guildhall P. Ct. 9th June, West Ham P. Ct. 14th June, West Ham P. Ct. 14th June, Worship Street P. Ct. 6th June, N. L. Sess. 7th June, West Ham P. Ct. 13th June, Bow St. P. Ct. 3rd June, Epsom P. Ct. 10th June, Jersey Rojal Ct. 12th June, West Hani P. Ct. 12th June, Norfolk Assizes 14th June, Abergavenny P. Sess. Hth June, Highgate P. Ct. 17th June, Stratford P. Sess. P. C. Campkin and P. S. Read, C. I. D., K. P. C. Wagg, 328G ; also P. C. Hender- son, 515A. P. C. Atkin, 355M ; also P. S. Pusey, C. I. D., M. P. C. Keys, C. I. D., L. P. C. Plosc, 931 City. P. C. Manning, 414K; also Inspr. Nicholla. C. I. D., K. P. C. Walker, 829 K ; also P. S. Scrim- shaw, C. I. D., K. P. C. Mitchell, 363H, and P. C. Maiden, 77H. P. C. Lock and P. S. Goodchild, C. I. D., Y. P. C. Plant. 644K ; also P. S. Eustace. C. I. D., K. P. S. Stephens and P. S. Bissill, C. I. D., E. P. C. Reed, C. I. D., C. O.; also Inspr. Scott, C. I. D., V. P. C. May, 734 K : also P. C. McMullen, C. I D., K. P. C. Bradbery, 373S; flso Stn. P. S. Beckley, 74S. P. C. Petteford, 632N ; also P. C. Spicer, 476K. LONDON.— PRINTED FOR HIS MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE BY J. J. KELIHER & Co., LIMITED, 99, VICTORIA STBEET, S. W.; 33, KING WILLIAM STREET, B. C.; AND MARSHALSKA WORKS, S. E. 64109