GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1905. VOL. XXII., No. 2266. uaui. 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. _ _ , 1. 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. 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 os. 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. 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. 6. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 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. 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. 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. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only; they must be in the usual form} and accompanied by a covering letter. 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. 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. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— B Division.— For stealing ( trick), 8th inst., 3 bracelets ( 1 18 ct. gold band, with buckle, set diamonds and rubies, marked inside " 52 L/- /-"; 1 curb pattern and platinum alternately, marked " 51 A/ Y/ O"; 1 gold curb, set 9 pink tourmalines, marked inside " 86 W/ L/ O") — ARTHUR J. RHEINHARDT, age 27, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, occasionally speaks with American accent, of smart appearance; dress, light jacket suit, straw hat. 2.— C Division.— For obtaining £ 6 7s. by false pretences— C. F. ST. LAWRENCE, age 32, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair ( going bald) and small curly moustache brown, face rather blotchy, small nose, prominent chin; dress, dark frock coat, silk facings, dark fancy vest, grey trousers, high hat. A manufacturing confectioner's traveller. Warrant issued. 3.— D Division.— For obiaining £ 15, 31st ult., by false pretences— M. B. MAITLAND, age 45 to 50, short, stout build, complexion fresh, round face, hair turning grey ( thin, fastened top of head), wears gold rimmed glasses, artificial teeth ( projects); dress, black over white, fitted with white tucks front and hips, black hat, trimmed grey. Had with her a large dark crucifix, figures of 3 women at foot, and photographs of nurses. She represented she had lost her purse containing £ 28. ( Supposed identical with Expiree Mary Beatrice Manning, Office No. 2324- 98, Case No. 13, 28th July last; ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR, No. 74, Figure 32.) Warrant issued. 4.— S Division.— For stealing £ 21 10s.— WILLIAM STOREY, age 30, height 5 ft. 8J in., complexion fair, thin features, hair and moustache light, full eyes, large cut scar back of one hand; dress, pepper and salt colour jacket suit, black hard felt hat, new brown lace boots. A native of Raunds, Northamptonshire. Warrant issued. 5.— W Division » — For larceny flodsinps), 24th ult.— ERNEST TEMPLAR, alias TAYLOR, age 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair ( bald on top) black, eyes blue, thin hands, fingers double jointed, hairy wrists, speaks with North Country accent, of smart appearance; dress, black vicuna jacket suit, light grey cap, patent leather boots, carried a black ebony stick with silver crook handle. May pose as a civil engineer or doctor. Supposed a native of Liver- pool. — W Division.— For stealing from his lodgings, 30th ult., a lady's silver watch, and 2 £ 5 Bank of England notes— WILLIAM SMITH, age 21, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes ( weak, usually half closed) blue, near sighted, sometimes wears glasses; dress, dark brown suit, greenish mackintosh, grey cap, button boots. May seek employment as a vocalist at variety entertainments in the Provinces. Supposed a native of Southampton. Warrant issued. 7.— W Division.— For stealings bicycle— STANLEY FOX, age 19, height 5 ft. 8£ in., com- plexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar left eyebrow, 2 moles left cheek; wearing dark clothes. A native of Brixton. Warrant issued. 8.— X Division.— For stealing from his lodgings, 4 gold half- hoop rings ( 1 set 3 diamonds, others 5 stones); 1 lady's half- hoop ring, set 3 pearls and 2 diamonds ( 1 chip missing); 1 do., set ruby and diamond; 1 gold strap bracelet, set pearls and turquoise, gold locket ( hair inside) attached; 2 gold chains ( 1 set 9 turquoise; 1 set 3 or 4 diamonds with charms, gold spoon, gold locket, photograph of a man inside, Manx coin); 1 long gold filigree neck chain, heart locket and 3 mother- o'- pearl charms attached; 1 gold brooch, set diamonds and rubies, butterfly shape: 1 plain gold do., set pearl : 1 small gold chain, small link pattern, coin, charm, " Good luck, My Dears," thereon, attached; 1 round gold locket, photo- graph of man inside; 1 gold curb bracelet, 2 sovereigns ( 1 English, 1 Kruger) attached; 1 gold safety pin, set pearl: 1 gold horse shoe do., set 7 pearls and 1 diamond— HENRY SYMONDS, age 25 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion and eyes dark, hair brown, abscess left cheek, large abscess scar right cheek, bad teeth, slightly bow- legged : dress, dark grey tweed jacket suit, straw hat, lace boots. A native of Hammersmith. Information to be for\ varded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W7. BEDFORDSHIRE. 9.— Luton ( Coitnti/).— For stealing. 5th inpt., at Kensworth, a lady's gold keyless Geneva watch, open face, crystal glass, Roman figures, plain case, gold dome, No. 166575, " D 106" scratched inside rim of back, monogram " M. M." engraved on back, " Presented to Mary Morton by the Nursing Staff of Leicester Infirmary, 1896," engraved inside case ; 1 gold watch chain, 3d. piece and small ring at- tached ; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch; 1 small silver trinket box; 1 silver bracelet, gilded; 1 Jubilee 1887 half- crown brooch: 1 pair blue and gold sleeve links; 1 butterfly brooch— A MAN, age 34, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, hair and moustache dark, broad accent; dress, dark clothes, bowler hat. Information to Supt. Panter, County Police Office, Luton. CARNARVONSHIRE. 1C. — Bangor ( County). — For stealing a bicycle ( recovered)— HUGH THOMAS, age 30 to 33, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, full face, heavy moustache light: dress, dark blue serge suit and cap. A native of Tynygroes. Is said to have recently been to sea and supposed to have in his possession a discharge book, " ss. Orrissa, Leyland Line," thereon. Is also wanted for ob- taining money by fraud. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Bangor. CHESHIRE. 11-— Crewe ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 1st inst.— WALTER NEVILLE, alias JOEL BLADEN, FREDERICK KING, CHARLES HENRY LATTIMER, ARTHUR DUNVILLE, CHARLES HENRY GRAHAM, and JACK GRAHAM, Office No. S 959 ( Case No. 11, 8th inst.), age 34, height 6 ft. 0^ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes bluish- grey ( rather weak), wears spectacles, scar under left jaw, suffers from rheumatic gout in feet; dress, dark suit, blue vest with white spots, medal ribbon stitched thereon, dark grey soft felt hat, carried a cloth bag. Stated he was a joiner and French polisher; native of Portsmouth. Sentenced at Oldham Borough Police Court, 4th February last, to 3 months hard labour, for obtaining food by false- pretences; has also been convicted at Longton, Worcester, Stafford, Carlisle, Exeter, Torquay,, and Chester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. DERBYSHIRE. 12.— Chesterfield ( Borough).— For non- payment of £ 5 15s. bastardy arrears — GEORGE RICHARDSON, age 41, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) and moustache light brown, eyes blue; usually wears a square cut jacket, and an engineer's cap with patent leather peak. A gas stoker; native of Carlby, Lincoln- shire. May be accompanied by a Woman ( who sings at public houses), rather slight build, hair very light. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Chesterfield. DORSETSHIRE. 13.— Weymouth ( Borough).— For neglect- ing his 3 children in a manner likely to cause them unnecessarv suffering— EDWARD WIL- LIAM LAKER, " age 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, slight moustache ginger, eyes blue; dress, dark grey coat and trousers, dark brown vest, brown cap, blue tie. A labourer, formerly a grocer's assistant. Absconded on or about 1st ult. May be found on public waterworks. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Eacock, Wey- mouth. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1905. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— DUMFRIESSHIRE 14.— Dumfries ( County).— For stealing a grey skin carriage rug, tails attached, lined blue cloth; and £ 2 0s. 6d.— HENRY CLARK, age 19, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, hair dark, eyee grey; dress, dark grey jacket suit, cap, wore a long black curly wig and blue glasses. A footman; native of London. Is believed to have been em- ployed at music halls and theatres. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, County Police, Dumfries. ESSEX. 15— Brentwood ( County).— For obtaining 10s by false pretences, at South Weald, 29th July last— GEORGE WATTS or WATSON ( sup- posed false), age about 28, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark, eyes brown; dress, brown suit and cap. Stated he was collect- ing on behalf of the Brentwood Postmen's Fete and Sports. Warrant issued. Information to Supt Marden, Brentwood. 16.— Grays ( County).— For stealing 10s. 9d. from his lodgings WALTON, age 40 to 45, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, slight impediment in speecn, peculiar twitching of eyes when speaking; dress, dark blue serge suit, bow tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots. Warrant issued. 17.— Grays ( County).— For stealing ( bailee), 4th inst., a bicycle, 26 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, Atlas tyres, 2 inverted lever brakes, steel mud- guards, flat handle bar, plated rims, right crank slightly bent, old saddle, enamelled black, green lines, " New Century" transfer on hea* and bottom tube — EDWARD HEYMER, age 20, height 5 ft. 7J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, stutters, mole below right ear; dress, dark clothes, cap, lace boots. A shop assistant or clerk; native of Grays. May en- deavour to enlist. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. 18.— Southminster ( County).— J \ BEZ NASH, Case No. 14, 5th December, 1902, not now • wanted. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 19.— Cardiff ( Borouuh) — For failing to re- port — Supervisee JOHN THOMPSON, ulias JOHN HENRY THOMPSON, Office No. 1105- 05, age 36, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, eyes brown. A plumber; native of Stourbridge. Sentenced at Birmingham Sessions, 27th October, 1904, to 9 months hard labour and 1 year supervision for housebreaking. Liberated on remission, 5th July last. 10251. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 20.— Bournemouth { County).— For break- ing into a bathing machine office, 9th inst., and stealing a small bee clock; 1 cream colour sweater; 1 red snirt; 2 splicing prickers; and 7s.— A MAN, age about 24, height about 5 ft. 5 in., thin face ( sunburnt), clean shaved; dress, blue serge suit, blue motor cap with shiny peak, strap across top, military socks. Stated he belonged to Mel- borne, Australia, that he had served in the Navy, and intended joining the Army. Information to Supt. Hack, Bournemouth. 21.— Southampton ( Borough). — For leav- ing their wives and children chargeable to the Common Fund of the Southampton Union— FRANK DYMOND, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey. A seaman ; native of Southampton,— SILAS JAMES WHITFORD, age 43 or 44, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair ginger. A native of Southamp- ton.— THOMAS METCHER, age 43, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair brown. Warrants issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. County Quarter Sessions, 16th October, 1902, to 3 years penal servitude and remanet of a former sen- tence for larceny. Liberated on licence, 8th ult., which expires 14th July, 1906. Z c 337. " Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Reynolds, Hatfield. — Hertford ( County).— For obtaining, by false pretences, 11th inst., a bicycle, green enamelled, gold lined, pneumatic tyres, rubber pedals, drop handle bars, large gear wheel, small bell, pump, free wheel, front rim brake, transfer on bar, " The Favourite"— A MAN, who gave the name of ARCHER, age about 25, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair and slight moustache brown; dress, black jacket and vest, navy blue serge trousers, lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Foster, Hertford. KENT. 24.— Dartford ( County).— For stealine a blue serge coat and vest; 1 white silk handkerchief; 1 white woollen jersey— DANIEL CARLARN, age 21 or 22, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fair, hair light, right little finger deformed, hair worn on forehead ; dress, blue serge coat and vest, light trousers with red spots, greenish cap, silk neckerchief, football boots. A native of Poplar. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Kemp, Dartford. 2").— Folkestone ( Borough > — For obtain- ing money by a worthless cheque— J. H. HARRI- SON, alias PETERS, and GEORGE HARVEY, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion ruddy, prominent nose ; dress, dark suit and over- coat, black bowler hat. Had in his possession green printed cards, " Commercial Motor Car Com- pany, Ltd., Head Quarters, 42 Deansgate, Brisling- ton, Bristol, and Worthington Place, Tallow Hill, Worcester, represented by G. Harvey." The cheques are on the London and Provincial Bank, Bristol Branch, and are from a cheque book which was stolen at Folkestone in May last. Usually stays at commercial hotels, sometimes has with him a bicycle, at other times states he has a motor car or cycle at a local garage. He is also wanted at Lewes, Cranbrook, Hailsham, Lyndhurst, Win- chester, and Hastings. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Reeve, Folke- stone. : 6.— Gravesend ( Borough).— For obtain- ing, by false pretences, a gold demi- hunter keyless watch, No. 13401, dial screwed on outside, porce- lain dial inside case, back plate of movement spotted and engraved, " Especially Good Kew 82" — H. FLAXMAN, age 50 to 55, height about 5 ft. 11 in., square shoulders, complexion sallow, full face ( freckled), moustache grey, freckles on hands. Stated he was a pensioner. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Gravesend. 27 — Margate { Bo • ' » gl>).— For stealing £ 2 10s. 6d.— WILHELM HEIKAMPF, a German, age 19, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, of delicate appear- ance, large dark brown mole left side of neck; dress, new dark mixture tweed suit, check cap. Was employed as kitchen porter at a hotel. Absconded 30th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Margate. 28— Tunbridge Welts ( Bormioh .— For obtaining £ 3 by a worthless cheque on the London and Provincial Bank, Ltd., Gosport Branch, 10th ult,— ARTHUR H. SIMCOE, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, complexion fair, red face, hair and slight moustache light ( may now be clean shaved), high forehead, wears an eye glass attached to a black cord, one leg stiff, ad- dicted to drink, twitches the top part of head when in conversation ; dress, light flannel or blue serge suit. Supposed a native of Curdridge, Botley, Hants. Stated he was going to take a dairy business. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Tunbridge Wells. Cruelty to Children. Supposed a native of the North of Ireland. ( Information, Case No. 28, 8th inst., is cancelled.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Whittaker, Chorley. 31.— Manchester ( City).— For failing to report— Licence- holder ROBERT BRUCE, alia » ROBT. SMITH, GEORGE WALLIS or WALLACE, and ROBERT BURNS, Office No. 528- 01, age 56, height 5 ft. 7f in., oomplexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, mole right eyebrow and 2 each side neck. A saddler; native of Edin- burgh. Sentenced at Salford Hundred Sessions, 15th April, 1903, to 3 years penal servitude for shopbreaking. Licenced 10th ult. Y d 516. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. 32, LEICESTERSHIRE. - Leicester ( Borough). — For stealing HER TFORDSHIRE. 22.— Hatfield ( County).— For ob'aining 15s. by false pretences, 7th inst.— Licence- holder ARTHUR POTTER, alias CHARLES CLARK, COOPER, and COLLINS, Office No. 199- 02 ( Case No. 19, l3t inst.), age 37, height 5 ft. 0J in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue grey, 2nd and 3rd right fingers marked through poison- ing, lost 2nd, 3rd and 4th left fingers; dress, dark grey jacket, vest and cap, blue serge trousers, red and blue striped silk neckerchief, lace boots. A cooper; native of Brighton. Stated he was taking a carting contract for new buildings, and required stabling for 6 months. Sentenced at Chelmsford £ 30, 31st uU.., monies of the Leicester Corpora- tion— JESSE TARRY, age 25, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion sallow, round face, hair ( rather long and curly) brown, clean shaved; wear- ing dark overcoat, plaid cap. 33— Leicester ( Birrough).— For embezzle- ment, and falsification of accounts — SYDNEY BEAMAN, age 35, height 5 ft, 7 or 8 in., com- plexion sallow, round face, hair ( tuft in front) dark, moustache dark red. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 34.— Grimsby ( Borough).— For shopbreak- ing between 5th and 7th ult., and stealing a quantity of clothing — ALFRED STORER, age 27, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes blue, " John," cross, 2 flags, heart and arrow left forearm, rings lst, 2nd, and 3rd left fingers, girl, anchor, 2 flags, heart and arrow right forearm, full- rigged ship on chest. — HARRY BUSHNELL, age 26, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, female, clasped hands and heart, cross flags, figure of woman with scroll " England for ever," 2 female figures, and " HESEM2" right forearm, rings on all fingres. Natives of Nottingham. — EDWARD GLYNN, age 26, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar left elbow, 2 dots and line left forearm, 3 dots and cross right forearm, scars right shin. A native of Wedne9- burv; all wearing blue reefer suits. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Grimsby. LANCASHIRE. 29. — Chorley ( County). — Licence- holder THOM'S Cn BIN. Offic° No. 536- 01, Case No. 29. 8th inst., not now wanted. 3".— Ohof ley ( bounty).— For embezzlement — WILLIAM McATEER, age 45 to 50, height 6 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion sallow, thin features, long nose, hair ( turning grey) and moustache ' ( waxed at ends) dark, prominent teeth, of smart appearance; dress, dark check jacket and vest, black and white check trousers, dark grey rain proof overcoat, light grey soft felt hat, usually carries a stick, is well known to Police at Warring- ton, Widnes, and Runcorn, where he was an in spector of the National Society of Prevention of NORFOLK. 35.— Holt ( County).— For stealing, 3rd inst., from the Grand Hotel at Sheringliam, a gold butterfly brooch on bar, set 6 sapphires, 2 rubies, and 3 pearls; 1 gold crest with " J. G." on bottom, " Sans Diew Rien " on scroll; 1 pair brown Derby boots, size 9; 1 pair boots, size 9; 1 grey overcoat, lined with dark material, " C. B. I) avie3" on collar; 1 black do., velvet collar, " Shi.- igleton," maker, on collar; 2 tin boxes of cigarettes, " H. C." on box, " Virginia Straight Cut '' on cigarettes; 1 " Humber " bicycle, 24 in. frame, black enamelled with small gold lines, black spokes, plated rims, black mudguards ( back and front), ' Humber'' trade mark on back mud- guard, also The Standard Humber Ltd., Coventry, England," leather saddle, " Brooks" iu white metal letters thereon, tool bag attached, " Humber " thereon, plated pedals with rubbers, plated handle bars, black and white handles, faded pink stripe near the black ends, also " Humber" stamped on end of handles, brakes back and front, free wheal, pump (" Humber stamp") attached to upright bar with plated fastenings ( rusted), Dunlop tyres with band on hind tyre, ordinary bell; £ 92 in notes, gold, silver and copper, 2 of the notes are for £ 5, Ncs. 66053 and 66054, all bearing the " Grand Hotel " stamp— JOSEPH KELLER, a German- Swiss, age 25 to 26, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh ( freckled), hair light ( curly), moustache ginger ( curly), speaks broken English ; wearing long light overcoat, black hard hat. A hotel porter. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Lewis, Holt. NOR THUMBERLA ND. 3C.— Gos forth ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— R. PILSON, age 40 to 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair light, one front UDper tooth projects. He represented that he was a traveller for a firm at Newcastle- on- Tyne, solicited orders for drapery, grocery, & c., obtained deposits, and gave typed receipts, signed R. Pilson. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Morpeth. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1905. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 37.— Convict Supervision Office.— Special attention is called to Licence- holder HARRY THOMPSON, alias HERERT RANKIN, Office No. 2614- 02, Case No. 6, 11th ult., who is travelling various parts of the country committing Larcenies, and obtaining money by false pretences. His method is to call on professional gentlemen, tradesmen, & c., and solicit subscriptions for football, cricket, and athletic clubs, inducing them to become subscribers by using the name of a local gentleman as presi- dent of the club. He commits the larcenies of jewellery, & c., when left alone in a room. Is identical with MAN, Case No. 12, 4th ult., and believed identical with MAN, Cases Nos. 18 of fth and 41 and 75, 25th ult. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 38.— X Division. — For embezzling £ L5 17s. 4d., monies of a Sick Benefit Society— GEORGE FOSTER, age 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion cap, vest, breeches, and brown leather leggings, A groom; native of Loughborough, Leicester. May be found in billiard rooms, or at race meetings. Had in his possession 5 £ 100 Bank of England notes, Nos. 55260 to 4, London, 18- 3- 04. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Perry, Dunster. WARWICKSHIRE. 40.— Coventry ( City).— For fa'sification of accounts at Lloyd's Bank — JOSEPH STEPHEN WEATnERILT, age 45, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout square build, complexion sallow, hair ( close cropped), beard and moustache brown ( turning fair, hair and moustache light, eyes grey; dress, dark jacket suit, black hard or soft felt hat. A trunk maker; supposed a native of London. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. SOMERSETSHIRE. 39. — Dunster ( Countv\ — For obtaining £ 500 by fraud at Minehead, 27th July— THOMAS BARSBY, age about 48, height about 5 ft. 10 in., broad shoulders, stoops slightly, complexion, and hair ( turning grey) light, clean shaved, a heavy smoker; usually wears lounge coat, light brown grey), nose slightly turned up, speaks quickly, slouching gait; dress, navy blue suit, motor cap, untidy appearance. A banker's accountant clerk. Absconded 28th ult. The above portrait was taken 20 years ago. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Coventry. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued) SHROPSHIRE. IT. — Cswestry [ County).— For embezzle- ment at Welshampton, 26th June last— WIL- LIAM WALTON, age about 38, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, stubby moustache light brown, eyes hazel; dress, dark grey tweed jacket and vest, dark trousers, dark blue cap. A carter, has travelled with an entire horse, has also been employed by a haulier at Marsden, near Huddersfield. Ab- sconded 30th June last. Photograph can be seen on application. Warrant issued. 42.— Oswestry ( County).— For stealing, 13th April last, a horse ( recovered)— ARTHUR SPIERS, age about 22, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion fair, long thin features, peculiar mouth, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, large irregular teeth, heavy eyelashes. A groom; native of Llanforda. ( See Case No. 27, 9th June last.) Warrant issued. £ 14'. — Oswestry ( County). — For assault, 18th ult. — CHARLES WILLIAMS, alias DAVIES ( supposed false), age about 34, height about 5 ft. 6 in., well built, complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light brown or sandy, scars on bridge of nose and over right eyebrow. Ab- sconded 19th ult. ( See Case No. 27, 25th ult.) Warrant issutd. Information to Supt. Lewis, Oswestry. 14.— Pontesbury ( t runty). — For stealing ( bailee), 21st September, 1904, a watch ( recovered) - LEWIS VICTOR ELLSON, alias JOHN THOMAS, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion sallow, long features, hair and eyes brown, cross hands and " True Love" tattooed left forearm, stoops slightly, untidy appearance. A labourer; native of Ellesmere. He represents himself as a watch and clock cleaner, obtains watches for re- pair and disposes of same. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Elcock, Pontesbury. £ TA FFORDSHIRE. 45.— Bits ton ( County). — For obtaining money by false pretences— MARY ANN MAT- THEWS, age about 37, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion ruddy, hair brown; dress, heliotrope blouse, black skirt, straw hat. She represented that her husband died in June last at Cheveleys, Fleetwood, leaving a deposit of £ 170 in the Post Office Savings Bank, and requested a solicitor to take out letters of administration on her behalf. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Spendlove, Bilston. 46.— Burslem ( County).— For stealing, 6th inst., an umbrella, and a blue poplin blouse with white trimmings— BARBARA LLOYD, age 34, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, round face ( blotchy), hair and eyes brown; dress, brown double- breasted jacket, black skirt, brown hat. A pianist, plays at public houses; native of Tunstall. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Burslem. • il.— Longton ( County). — For cruelty to children— HENRY JONES, age 35, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache light, eyes grey; dress, black coat and vest, cord trousers ( patch on right knee), blue cotton muffler, black and grey cap. A circular sawyer or labourer; native of Darlaston. Absconded 3rd ult. Stated his intention of going to South Wales. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. 48 — Wolverhampton ( Borough).— For forgery— ALEXANDER WALTON, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache black, eyes dark brown, prominent nose, dent in chin, walks erect; dress, dark lounge suit, Panama hat, brown lace boots. A consults ing engineer; native of Madeley, Salop. He calls on first- class tradesmen, orders goods, and in pay- ment tenders forged cheoues. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Captain Burnett, Chief Con- stable, Wolverhampton. SURREY. 49.- Chertsey ( County).— For larceny ( lodgings), 8th inst.— F. A. HILTON, alias FREDERICK TAGG, WRIGHT, and PEPPER, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light, moustache inclined to ginger, top of one left finger missing. A painter. Is fond of sing- ing at public houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( East). 50.— Lewes ( County).— For embezzlement — WILLIAM WINTER, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair ( wavy in front) light brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, large burn scar on face and neck; dress, dark blue suit, bluish cap, brown boots. A brewer's carman; native of New- haven. Warrant issued. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBERR15, 1905. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— 51.— Lewos ( County).— For stealing from lodgings, 2 Post Office Saving Bank books; several old gun and dog liconcos; 1 old silver English lever watch, No. 2127, " Sheppard, High St., Lewes," on works, silvor curb chain, 3 coins ( 1 6d., " H. S." scratched thereon; 1 Moorish coin; 1 Spanish do.), attached; and £ 3— A MAN, ago about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion dark, rather long thin face, hair black, moustache dark, speaks with foreign accent; dress, dark grey ovorcoat, dark tweed suit, dark soft felt hat, light boots. Warrant, issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Stevens, Lowes. WILTSHIRE. 52.— Malmesbury ( County).— For stealing ( by trick), 6th inst., at Minety, a roan colour pony, 12 years, about 12 hands, white star on forehead; and a dun colour cob, aged, about 14 J hands, scar over ono eye and on right hip, knees chipped, abrasion withers and back; and a set of brass mounted harness with nickel bit— JOHN RAY, alias JOHN SLENDER, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dftrk brown, small stubby moustache, eyes grey, long features, rather high clioek bones, North Country accent, very talkative; dress, brown sleeve vest, brown cord trousers, light neckerchief, brown cap, heavy nailed boots. Ho travels the country in an old cart drawn by an old chestnut cob, about 14A hands, both knocs chipped, wearing knee caps. Distributes small leaflets, " Edward Slender," thereon, afterwards calls for the leaflets and col- lects old iron, brass, lead, & c. Ho agreed to pur- chase tho horses, payed a deposit of 5s. to bind the bargain, tusked to try the animals, and de- camped. Accompanied bv A MAN, age 20, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, complexion and hair dark, eyes supposed dark; dress, dark suit and cap, black horse buttons on vest, large flaps to pockets; and A LAD, age 14. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Read, Malmesbury. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 53.— Bridlington ( Connty). — For steal- ing from a Hydro, 9th inst., a gold spray brooch; 1 diamond swallow do., silver mounted, red eyes; 1 turquoise and diamond large crescent do.; 1 gold safety pin do., with opal in centre; 1 PERSONSJN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 55.— X Division.— Remanded till 21st inst., at Willesden Petty Sessions, charged with obtain- ing money by false pretences— GEORGE LAW- RENCE, alias P. C. CHRISTIE and J. MITCHELL, age 33, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes grey; dress, grey frock coat, fancy vest, dark striped cashmere trousers, silk hat, button boots. A native of Dublin. He represented that he was a traveller for wholesale firms, and collected outstanding accounts from customers. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. 18 th gold bar do.; 1 gold horse shoo do.; 4 gold rings ( 1 set 3 pearls; 1 set 3 diamonds; 1 set opals, diamonds between; 1 sot opal and diamond, large opal in centre); 1 gold half- hunter watch, Swiss make, No. 277874, pink enamel face, 1 number on face nibbed off, " EDITH" engraved on back of case ; 1 pearl necklace and pendant; 1 gold chain with charms, gold heart and ball; 1 long gold chain, turquoise at intervals of a few inches with charms, vis., gold heart, Staffordshire knot, initials, " B. W. R." and 1 pendant with white heather; 2 gold bangles, filigree work; 1 gold pendant with pink coral— Licence- holder JAMES ROBERTSON, alias ANDREW STEPHENSON. JAMES BARTON, JAMES ALEXANDER BKRTIE, JAMES RICHARDSON, JAMES CARR, ROBERT JAMES BARNES, ROBERT CARROLL, and BROWN. Office No. 3507- 99. ( Case No. 27, 14th April last), age 64, height 5 ft. 7J in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) grey, eyes blue, rather coarse skin and inclined to wrinkle 011 face, large features, very talkative; dress, brown plaid jacket aud vest, light grev trousers, dark tie, dark grey or black soft felt- hat. A book- binder; native of Liverpool. Sentenced at Chester County Quarter Sessions. 10th April. 1901, to 5 years penal servitude for larcenv ( bailee). Licenced 9th January, 1905. O R X b 25. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cooper. Bridlington. BERKSHIRE. 56.— Newbury ( County).— Remanded till inst., for attempting,£ 0 obtain £ 3 by fa pretences, at Hungerford,. 10th inst.— HENRY LAWRENCE, age 42, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) and moustache brown, eyes grey, cut scar right side of head, palm of right hand, and left temple, abscess mark left forearm, twitches his eyes when speaking; dress, navy blue diagonal double- breasted jacket, brown vest with red spots, dark grey trousers, black tie with red spots, grey cap, lace boots. A tramping gardener. Information to Supt. Gamble, Newbury. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 57.— Cambridge ( Cou ' ty).— Committed for trial, 20th prox., for burglary— GEORGE WRIGHT, alias SMITH, age 35, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion fresh, oval face, hair ( thin 011 top) brown, eyes grey, large scar right side of forehead. A groom; native of Bunwell, Norfolk. Supposed previously convicted and wanted else- where. Information to Supt. Webb, Cambridge. ESSEX. 58.— Brentwood ( County). — Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for larceny ( lodg- ings)— Licence- holder JOHN SCOTT, alias JOHN H1NES SHERWOOD, HARRY THOMAS, and JOHN YORKE, Office No. 1463- 99, age 38, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue grey, moles between eyebrows, dot web left thumb, of smart appearance; dress, dark grey suit and cap. An actor; native of Yorkshire. Sen- tenced at Kingston ( Surrey) Sessions, 7th April, 1903, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 7th July last. T d 26. Has also been convicted at Darlington, Stockport, West Hartle- pool, Newcastle, St. Albans, Market Harboro, Leicester, and in London. Information to Supt. Marden, Brentwood. 5 Chelmsford ( County).— Remanded to Petty Sessions at Chelmsford, charged with stealing ( bailee), 19th ult., a pneumatic bicycle ( nearly new), 25 in. frame, B. S. A. fittings, black enamelled frame, rims and mudguards, Eadie Coaster hub. Palmer tyres, Brooks's B 28 saddle, rat trap pedals, flat handle bare— FREDERICK PUXLEY, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair aud eyes brown, clean shaved; dress, dark tweed suit and cap. A fitter; native of Chelmsford. He was apprehended at Gloucester, 7th inst., while endeavouring to sell a bicycle, 22 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, Clincher Atlas tyre6, bright rims, rat trap pedals, free wheel, front record brake, low gear, old Excelsior saddle, Rudge Whitworth handle bars, Demon lamp. Supposed stolen, or may have been exchanged for the first described machine. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somer set, Chelmsford. PROPERTY STOLEN. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 62. — Slough ( County).— 12th inst. by burglary at Eton, a set of silver Communion plate ( in case) with inscription, " Presented to the Rev. Evan Evans by David Jenkins"; 1 silver ink stand with beaded tray; 1 do. Sheffield pen tray; 1 do. mounted paper knife; 1 do. Charles II. cup; 2 do. serviette rings, engraved " Crocodile," " Malabar," and " Malwar " inside; 1 do. ash tray; 9 do. forks, large; 12 do., small; 14 do. teaspoons; 7 do. table do.; 6 do. salt do.; 2 do. egg do.; 1 do. jam do.; 1 do. fish slice and fork; 1 do. Queen Anne sugar basin; 1 do. butter knife; 3 do. pickle forks; 1 magnifying glass, in case; 1 pair plated nut crackers; 1 damask table cloth with crest, Eagle and Cross "; a quantity of postage stamps; and the contents of a missionary box. The greater part of the property is stamped with a crest, " Eagle with Cross, and a Leopard's Head." Information to Supt. Pearman, Slough. ESSEX. 63.— Brentwood ( County).— 11th inst., l. y housebreaking at Basildon, a new black frock coat suit, black cloth buttons, maker's name on tab ( supposed), " Baker & Co., Scotch House, Upper Street, Islington, London"; 6 large and 6 small white handle knives; 6 large and 6 small prongs; 2 table spoons; 6 dessert do.; 1 mustard do.; 1 salt do., all electro- plated, maker's name stamped thereon, " W. E. Watts & Co., Whit- minster, Bristol." Information to Supt. Marden, Brentwood. HAMPSHIRE. 64. — Portsmouth ( Borough). — Between 15th and 31st ult., by housebreaking, a diamond ring, claw setting; 1 18 ct. gold signet ring; 1 pair, 18 ot. gold links; 2 silver serviette rings, " S. C." and " P. C." thereon; 1 plain silver brace- let; 1 silver pencil case, " S. Cady" engraved thereon; 1 lady's half- hunter watch; 1 pair small silver opera glasses; 1 green morocco leather cigar case, silver rim; 1 22 ct. gold wedding ring; 1 plain gold brooch, heart shape; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set pearls and sapphires; 1 pair silver links; 1 gold brooch, shape of fern leaf, sapphires in centre ( 1 missing). t5.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— IstineL. by warehousebreaking, a complete set of Whitworth stocks, dies, and taps; 1 do. American stocks, dies, and taps ( patent for screwing gas pipes); 30 odd taps, from 1 to H in.; 4 large hand hammers; 1 pad saw; 2 pairs grips; 2 screw drivers; 1 pair gas pliers; 1 pair cutting pliers; 5 wood chisels; 1 large pair stilsons; 4 bradawls; 6 screw drivers; a number of centre and screw bits; 6 cold chisels; 1 rachet brace; 2 soldering irons; 36 drills; 1 set taps from 1A in.; 1 larcre stock; 1 small do.; 4 wrenches; 1 3- wheel and 1 1- wheel pipe cutters; a number of gimlets and pincers, some of the tools marked " Southey M.," some " W. D." Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 66.— Southampton ( Borough). — 11th inst., a " Triumph " safety bicycle, back pedalling brake, Sibros N. S. A. make, front rim brake, Clincher back tyre, new inner tube, Gough saddle, Lucas lamp, tool bag, carrier on back wheel with new cycling cape thereon, recently enamelled. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). M'— Donoaster ( County).— For stealing a silver Geneva watch, No. 676225, gold pointers, black numerals; 1 silver Albert, link pattern. ' 2 silver medals ( 1 sold centre) attached— TOM MARTIN, « / M* WILLIAM HOWARTH and F. W. MARSDEN, age 38. height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes brown, slightly lame from rheumatism, carries a stick : drees, black tweed jacket and vest with narrow grev stripe, trousers of coarse material, black felt hat. light lace boots, wears snake pattern gold ring on 4th left finger. Supposed a native of Rochdale. A vocalist. seeks engagements at public houses. Jtc. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hickes, Doncaster. KENT. 60.— Sandwich (( Jw « / m\— Committed for trial at next East Kent Sessions, 17th prox., for housebreaking at St. Nicholas. Thanet— SAMUEL JONES, age 3S, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes haiel, scars both groins: dressed as a labourer. Information to Supt. Chaney, Sandwich. SOMERSETSHIRE. 61 — Bridg water ( Borough).— Sentenced to 21 days imprisonment for drunkenness— JOHN BALSTON, age 51, height 6 ft. 2 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes ( crossed) haxel, abscess and cut scars right side forehead. A tramping scissors grinder" Was accompanied bv A WOMAN, age about 25, height about 5 ft", slight build, complexion pale; and a Child, a° e about 12 months. Information to the Chief Constable, Bridgwater. HEREFORDSHIRE. 67.— Leominster- ( » W » » / » /\— 5th inst-. by housebreaking at Ashton, a silver double case hunter watch, No. 4794; 1 1897 Jubilee shilling; 1 plain silver ring: 1 silver buckle ring; 3 silver brooches ( 1 made from 1887 Jubilee shilling, no pin; 2 shape of dove with olive leaf, no pin); 1 gold brooch, stone in centre, can be removed for photo- graphs; and an I. O. U. for £ 20 in name of Sarah Williams. and £ 2.— Suspicion is attached to TRAMPS. Information to Supt. Price, Leominster. HERTFORDSHIRE. 6S.— St. Albans ( County).— 12th inst., by housebreaking, a 15 ct. gold bracelet, with heart and padlock clasp, gold key, chain, and miniature envelope hanging therefrom; 1 lady's opal and diamond dress ring, set 3 opals and diamonds ( claw setting); 1 lady's diamond dress ring; 1 turquoise and pearl crescent brooch ( has been re- paired inside), with gold cross of beads thereon, photograph of a gentleman and a child inside. Information to Supt. Hassell. Countv Police Office, St. Albans. 69—. Watford ( Count*).— Uh inst., a gold sovereign case " J. D. R. Xrnas 190- " engraved thereon ; 1 gold pencil case, chased. Information to Supt. Wood, Watford EREDAY; SEPTEMBER JO; 1905. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. PROPBKTY STOLEN ( continued)— KENT. 70.— Sandwich ( County).— 15th ult., at Walmer, a gold band bracelet, set 7 uncut emeralds, polished, plain transparent settings, centre emerald larger than others, small guard chain attached. Information to Supt. Chaney, Sandwich. 71.— Dovot* ( Bitrougti.— 7th inst., a " Rudge Whitworth " bicycle, " No. 264751 " on head, plated rims, crook handle bars, green celluloid grips, 2 rim brakes, black pump. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Dover. 72.— Folkestone ( Borough). — 10th inst., 6 silver tea spoons, Apostle pattern; 4 do. dessert knives, silver handles, with scroll at end; 1 oval open work silver mustard pot, about 2 in. high, plain lid and handle, filled with glass lining; 1 3- slide brass telescope, opens to about 15 in., lens about 1 in. diameter; and £ 1 2s. Information to the Chief Constable, Folkestone. 73.— 7unbridge Wells ( Borough).-! th ult., a lady's half- hunter American lever gold watch, chased back, Roman and ordinary numerals on dial, No. 2473239; 1 gold curb chain bracelet, safety chain attached, chased links, each link marked " 18 ct." 13th inst., a lady's 18 ct, gold Swiss keyless watch, maker, Benson, Ludgate Hill, No. 26020, attached to a long 18 ct. gold chain, small links; 1 18 ct. gold bracelet, old- fashioned, | in. wide, plain gold, with safety flexible chain; 1 18 ct. gold curb chain bracelet, massive; 1 gold neck chain with 5 gold coins ( spade half- guineas and guineas) attached; 1 diamond star, set in silver, gold back, convertible into a brooch or hair pin; 1 opal and diamond scarf pin, oval, convertible into a stud; 1 ruby scarf pin, pear shape, single stone; 1 gipsy ring, set with 3 corals; 1 large plain gold brooch, size of a crown, with a shrew's head thereon; 1 gold brooch, in. long, i in. wide, with small gold balls in front, fancy edging; 1 gold chatelaine locket, pencil case attached to each chain; 1 small plain gold pencil case; 1 gold Mordaunt pencil case, set with pearls and turquoise, about 6 stone in all; 1 pair of gold sleeve links, small and old- fashioned; 1 plain gold ring, old and small; 1 plain gold mourning ring, old and smail; 1 lion George sovereign, new; 1 black leather jewel case, lined with blue velvet; 1 black leather case, brass handle, 14 in. by 12 in. by .. 4 in. , -{ i.... _ Information to the Chief Constable, Tunbridge WelLs. LANCASHIRE. 74.— Salford ( Borough).— 9th inst., a rtd Morocco leather jewel case, with gold plated handle let in on lid, containing a lady's gold watch ( supposed lever), engraved cases, gold dial; 3 ladies' gold Alberts ( 2 composed of very small links, and tassels at end; the other very short, composed of 2 strands fastened together at ends, has a gold ball at ends) ; 1 gold safety pin brooch, with the " LINCOLN IMP" with 2 small dia- monds as eyes on centre; 1 lady's gold half- hoop ring, set 5 corals, claw setting; 1 small slate coloured ring box, with " Godsby, Silver Street, Lincoln," thereon; 1 gold half- hoop ring, 1 garnet in centre, flower engraved each side; 1 do., set pearls and sapphires alternately, stones show through inside ring; 1 gold curb bracelet, thin gold chain fastener, in case with " Godsby, Lin- coln," thereon; 1 gold bracelet with large flat ring mounted on top, set 3 pearls and flowers engraved inside, in box " Godsby, Lincoln," thereon; 1 silver curb bracelet with padlock attached; 1 black aluminium bangle, silver wire coiled round; 1 plain gold bracelet, set with a number of imitation diamonds and small gold chain as fastener; 1 silver bracelet, ring pattern, 2 silver balls at- tached ; 1 gold pencil case, chased pattern; 1 amber bead necklace; 2 pearl necklaces ( 1 tied with blue ribbon ; other fastened with 3 bars, set brilliants); 1 black muff cord, ornamented with steel and imitation turquoise beads; 1 single strand coral necklace; 1 large gilt hat pin, imita- tion ruby head, surrounded with imitation dia- monds; 1 gold wire bangle with socket on top, containing a small pencil fastened with blue silk cord; 1 very thick silver Egyptian bracelet, ser- pent pattern with head each end ; 1 imitation gold heart shaped charm, large ( plain one side, butterfly other); 1 string of blue and clear glass beads with locket to match, fastened on black elastic; 1 enamel brooch, shape of K, in various colours; 1 silver filigree butterfly brooch; 1 large silver star brooch, set clear glass stone; 1 silver brooch, straight bar pattern, glass each end and large pearl in centre : 1 tortoise shell box, about 4 in. long, 2 in. wide, lined dark green velvet; 1 white metal fluted pin tray, small handle each . end, 4 small feet underneath; 1 small dark blue velvet hair pin box, lined with silk to match, flat lid, with figure of child's head thereon, and 2 gold cords across. Information to the Chief Constable, Salford. OXFORDSHIRE. lb.— Oxford ( City). — During the past two weeks, a lady's gold mourning ring, set pearls with hair in centre; 1 do. ring, set with sapphires and diamonds, 1 diamond in centre; 1 do. bangle, half scroll and half plain; 1 silver mounted crocodile cigarette case; 1 white metal watch, with silver curb chain attached; 1 English lever watch, " J. D." thereon, maker, Graves, Sheffield; 1 gold Waltham lever watch, open face, half back en- graved, other half plain, fine gold chain and silver sovereign purse attached, a piece of granite, en- circled with gold, " Rhodes" thereon, suspended to centre of chain; 1 lady's plain gold ring, with ruby and small seed pearls set in centre; 1 gold curb bracelet, locket fitt^ ihed; 1 oval gold brooch, diamond in centra1 Ikdy's silver watch and chain; 1 do. small gold'Jkeyless watch; 1 very fine gold neck chain, gold heart attached; 1 do. Albert chain, tassel attached; 1 gold brooch, about 2 in. long, £ in. wide; 1 philosopher's stone, set in gold; 1 gold brooch, flowers engraved thereon ; 1 lady's gold ring, set turquoise and pearls; 1 do., set small rubies; 1 silver locket, monogram, " M. A. P." on back, and engraving of fuchsias. 6th inst., a " Sunbeam" bicycle, No. 66293, Little oil bath and 2 speed gear attached. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Oxford. RAILWAYS. 76. — North Eastern Railway, York.— 6th inst.. in transit between Harrogate and Leeds, a double barrel breech- loading gun, 12 bore, No. 11918, maker, " Purdy, London, in a brown leather case, marked, " H. P. L."; and a double- barrel, decimal 450, Express rifle, maker, Alexander Henry, Edinburgh, in a brown canvas case, marked " H. P. L." Both addressed, " Leach, West Kensington," and labelled " Leeds "— By A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, slight moustache dark; dress, dark jacket, grey trousers and cap. Is be- lieved to have had a ticket, Ripon to King's Cross. Information to Supt. Dobie, North- Eastern Railway, York. SHROPSHIRE. £ 5 REWARD. 77.— Oswestry ( County).— 23rd nit., by housebreaking at Ellesmere, a lady's 18 ct. gold hunter watch, French make, No. 46512^ 1 silver watch, with flowered face, engraved back; 1 silver lever do., hunter case, plain; 1 long 15 ct. gold twisted chain, with the following pendants;.— 1 small plain round gold photograph frame, with photograph; 1 old gold coin, " Carolus," ( struck at the time of the Great Plague of London), hole therein; 1 gold Maltese cross; 1 gold American dollar; 1 gold French ( Louis) coin set with scroll and ring; 2 small gold split rings, held with small gold chain. 1 long hand- made fine link gold muff chain, set with 6 or 8 uncut turquoise; 1 heavy 18 ct. gold ring, plain; 1 9 ct. do.; 3 razors, hollow ground ( 1st, aluminium handle; 2nd, ivory handle; 3rd, black handle); 1 shaving brush ( badger hair). Information to Supt. Lewis, Oswestry, by whom the above reward will be paid to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. SURREY. 78.- - Chertsey ( County).— 8th inst.. by bur- glary, at Sunningdale, 4 silver salt cellars, Queen Anne pattern, marked, " W. and H." and small flag; 4 silver salt spoons, chased; 2 do. pepper boxes, acorn pattern, very small, stands on 3 balls; 2 briar pipes, silver mounted ( 1 with black mouthpiece; other, large amber); and about 18 postage stamps. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. 9.— Hersham ( Cmmtv^.— nth it s .. at Walton- on- Thames, 2 round silver sweet dishes, crinkled edges, fluted and open work around sides, about 5f in. in diameter; 2 small oblong silver do., fluted, about 2 in. long: 1 glass smelling salts bottle, plain silver top, blue, glass inside, monogram " M. A." thereon. Information to Supt. Marks, Hersham. SUSSEX ( East). 80 — Eastbourne* < P » r « * igh). — 7th inst., by burglary, a gold English lever watch, No. 9266, open face, white dial, gold hands, engine turned ease; 1 heavy 18 ct. gold fetter and 3 link single Albert, weight about 4 ozs.; 1 greenish grey large waterproof overcoat, large check lining. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. WORCESTERSHIRE. 81.— Worcester ( City).— 5th inst., a pair light trousers; 1 pair Oxford shoes, size 8; 1 ash stick, knob at top— By A MAN, age 25 to 26, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, near- sighted, wears glasses. Stated he was a native of Edinburgh. Spoke with Scotch accent. He took lodgings, 2nd inst., and stated that he had been engaged by a firm of confectioners as a cook. 82.— Worcester ( City).— Between 2nd and 9th inst., by housebreaking, a solid silver tea pot, oval, hand chased, forget- me- not pattern, " W" engraved thereon, by Elkington & Co., makers, No. on bottom " 18824 "; 8 silver spoons ( 1st, Norwegian, crook handle, translucent enamel let in at top; 2nd, bearing dates, " 17 Sept. 1878 and 17 Sept., 1903," shield at top; 3rd, Irish, shamrock on top of handle; 4th, English, spray of holly handle; 5th, Austrian, silver gilt bowl, silver handle, figure of woman, and Victory hold- ing a wreath of laurels over head, crown cf Austria on top; 6th, Scotch, white heather, ter- minating in oak tree; 7th, Geneva, full arms cf Geneva, dark key at top; 8th, Swiss, Canton, terminating in a goat with horns, standing out); 1 gold bracelet, about 1 in. wide, set pearls in centre, small cluster each side, 3 screws inside to fasten the pearls; 1 black morning coat and vest; 1 round black jacket; 1 do. vest; 1 pair black trousers; 1 overcoat, single- breasted, velvet collar, nearly black, new. Between 1st and 5th inst., by housebreaking, a silver backed mirror, embossed; 1 silver match box holder; 1 silver topped glass toilet bottle; 1 pair brown leather shooting boots, leather lined, royal coat of arms, and " W. D. Slade, Worcester and Cheltenham " inside top band, square toes, soles about i in. thick, size 9 ( nearly new); 1 pair lace boots, size 9; 1 brown leather brief bag; 1 do. Gladstone bag, old, 2 straps round, a quantity of Swiss hotel labels attached ; 1 fawn colour Chesterfield overcoat, whole back, brown velvet collar, slit at sides. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Worcester. PROPERTY RECOVERED. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 83.— Stroud ( Cmnty).— Sable miDx collar, Case No. 64,1st inst, LANCASHIRE. 84.— Bury ( Comity*.— Bicycle, Case No. 67, 16th June last, and thief arrested. PROPERTY FOUND. KENT. 85.— Sandwich ( County).— 2nd inst., at Deal ( supposed stolen), a red plush box, contain- ing a lady's gold and diamond cluster ring, and an opal brooch. Information to Supt. Chaney, Sandwich. LANCASHIRE. 86.— Accrington ( Borough).— 18th inst., supposed stolen, a bicycle, B. S. A. - attern, new Departure hub, free wheel, black celluloid Dunloo inhaler pump, straight handle bars, black hand grips with white tips, front rim brake, enamelled blue centre rims, rat trap petals, odd tyres, tool bag, cape, and bell, " No. 10017" stamped on bottom fork, several pieces cf string cn handle bars which have had parcel labels attached, but the labels have been torn off, leaving eyelet holes, with " Henry Blacklock & Co., Limited," attached. 87. — Accrington { B- rough). — Supposed stolen, 6 dessert knives, white bone handles, well finished, makers, Pinder Brcs., silversmiths and cutlers, Sheffield; 6 dessert forks; 6 tea spoons, electro- plated, " W. P." stamped thereon, all new; 1 white metal watch, No. 12008, " M 31805 " scratched inside dome, horseshoe stamped inside outer case, " Beaucourt " thereon. The above articles were pledged, 6th iust., by A MAN, who gave the name of PARKINSON, age about 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair and moustache dark, of smart appearance; wearing grey J tweed over- coat, carried a small handbag which contained a black dress coat. Information to Chief Constable Sinclair, Ac- rington. 6 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 190.5. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF A PRISONER. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). Si.— York ( City).— Found in possession of Licence- holder CHARLES HENRY COWPER, alias CHARLES COOPER, CHARLES PETERS, and CHARLES JOHNSON, Office No. 600- 01 ( in custody for housebreaking), age 68, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( thin on top, turning grey) dark brown, eyes grey, long cut scar on forehead. A basket maker; native of North Shields. Sentenced at Newcastle Assizes, 6th July, 1901, to 4 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for burglary. Liberated on licence 19th April, 1905, which expires 21st July, 1906, a gold diamond pin, large stone in centre, sur- rounded by 8 small ones; 4 serviette rings ( 2 chased, with plain centre for initial; 1 plain centre, ribbed edges; 1 floral design, initials " J. K." there- on); 1 linen table centre; 1 silver match box with large silver rings, " J " engraved thereon; 2 brass Alberts; 1 lady's black silk umbrella, steel frame, round gun metal handle; 1 metal case, containing 3 pencils in metal cases with coloured glass ends; 2 razors ( 1 white; 1 black handle); 1 pair scissors; 1 white handle pocket knife, 2 blades; 1 pin, figure of fish enamelled; 1 travelling rug ( 1 side green with white squares ; the other brown with red and white stripes); 1 muffler, blue with white stripes; 1 piece of nun's white veiling; 6 pocket handkerchiefs, marked " A. S. Paul," " G. Paul," and " GUY' PAUL"; 1 small mirror in case; 2 metal pencil cases ( 1 round ; other flat); 1 pair aluminium opera glasses in case; 1 white serviette. Information to Chief Constable Burrow, York. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 89.- J Division.— 8th inst., a bay gelding, 13 hands 2 in.; a set of brass mounted harness; a lady's driving car, rubber tyres, lined light green cloth, containing rubber mat, " H. P.-' thereon, waterproof apron, ivory mounted whip and heavy blue horse cloth, " H. C. P." thereon. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND SOMERSETSHIRE. 90.— Bridgwater { Borough).— Died sud- denly, 7th inst.— JOSEPH SCHLEMAN, alias SLEEMAN, age about 60, length 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey), whiskers, and moustache brown, several front teeth missing, large scar below right knee. A publisher's canvasser. Is supposed to have lost his wife in Australia some years ago. For several years he has been in the South and West of England. Information to the Chief Constable, Bridgwater,. APPREHENSIONS. 91— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office.— Licence- holder ELIZABETH YOUNG, Office No. 1663- 04, Tabular Form, 7th July last, and current List of Re- convictions. 92 — Metropolitan Police District, Criminal Investigation Depart- ment.— ALFRED CHARLES DEARLOYE, Case No. 38, 4th ult. 93 — Metropolitan Police District, A Division.— WILLIAM FAIRBTJRN, Case No. 3, 8th inst. 94.— Metropolitan Police District, K Division.— J. H. MASON, Case No. 8, 21st July last. Tz.— Metropolita n Police District, N Division.— LIZZIE H1GGS, Case No. 9 18th ult. 96 — Metropolitan Police District, T Division.— THOMAS CHAPMAN, Case No. 7, 5th May last, 97— Metropolitan Police District, X Division.— ALBERT JAMES ENT- WISTLE, Office No. 824- 05, Case No. 6, 25th ult., at Horsham, and committed for trial, 19th prox., charged with obtaining money by false pretences. VS.— Ayrshire, Ayr ( County).— HUGH McLEAN, alias DAVIDSON, Case No. 6, 29th January, 1897. 99.— Essex, Grays ( County). MAN, Case No. 20, 1st inst., and brooch recovered. 100.— Essex, Southminster ( County). MAN and WOMAN, Case No. 17, 8ih inst. 101.— Glamorganshire, Cardiff ( Borough). — Licence - holder JOHN JONES, Office No. 2686 02, Case No. 21, 18th ult., and sentenced at Brecon Quarter Sessions, 27th June last, to 4 months hard labour for larceny as JOHN DEW. 102.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Licence- holder HENRY GREEN, Office No. 2257- 01, Case No. 33, 4th ult., at Dukinfield, on a charge of larceny ( lodger). 103. — Nottinghamshire, Notting- ham ( City).— Supervisee CHARLES ELLES- WORTH, Office No. 2362- 02, Case No. 80, 21st April, 1905, and sentenced, 11th inst., at Scar- borough Petty Sessions, to 3 months hard labour for false pretences as George Mowbray, and further committed for trial at York Assizes for highway robbery. 104 - Suffolk ( East), Lowestoft ( Cownty).- GEORGE HARVEY, Case No. 29, 7th July last. 105.— Suffolk ( East), Ipswich ( Borougn).— EDWARD ELLISTON, Case No. 51, 18th ult. m.- Suffolk ( East), Ipswich ( Borough).— Licence- holder SAMUEL JOHNS, Office No. 587- 05, Case No. 45, 8th inst. 107.— Surrey, Guildford ( County).— Supervisee JOHN SMITH, Office No. 3313- 02, Case No. 57, 23rd June last, and sentenced at Chertsey Petty Sessions, 6th inst., to one month hard labour. 108— Westmorland, Kendal ( Borough).— ROBERT KNOWLES, Case No. 43, 30th December, 1904. MISSING. 109.— Since 22nd nit., from Parson Drove, Wis- bech— ELLEN PLESENCE, age 22, medium height, rather stout build, complexion fair, slightly freckled, auburn hair, eyes brown; dress, puce custume, trimmed pale silk, white silk blouse, broad slate colour hat, trimmed 2 colour silks, wore a watch and chain, and 2 rings, under linen marked " E. Plesence." Had with her a Post Office Savings Bank book, issued at Wisbech. It is feared some ill has befallen her, as she was in a weak state of mind. Information to Deputy Chief Constable' Dockerill, Wisbech. List of Lloenoe Holder ® , Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, for tho week ending September 9th, 1905, with the results, etc. Divisions concerned. Office No. Ref. to Page and Year of I HC. K » S. NAME. Sentence. Date and Place. Frean Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. J. 492— 01 50— 04 iLLEN, THOMAS months h. l. Y, E, G. ! 399— 02 153- 05' 3BOWN. JOHN years p. s. EDWARD G. 659— 05 107- - 05 3HEESE, JAMES months h. l. G. 1741— 02' 96- 05 CLARKE, JOHN 23 months h. l. H. 293— 05 51- - 05 CRONIN, MICHAEL .5 months h. l. M, H. 2869— 00 224- - 05 DONOVAN, JAMES lis months h. l. O, H, J. , 2370- 01 205- - 05 HOPKINS, LAWRENCE ^ 8 months h. l. H, G. 289— 00 — JACKSON, JOHN 5 months h. l. R. 1209— 00 213- - 05 KNOWLES, HENRY 7 days h. l. and licence revoked B. 709— 02 172- - 05 LYNCH, JAMES I mouth h. l. G, S. 1495— 01 236- - 03 MANN, JAMES 1. 2 days im- prisonment. 2. 1 day imprison- ment. H, J. 3771— 99 96- - 05 MILLS, WILLIAM 12 months h. l. G. 4- 02 193 - 05 MINSTREL, EDWARD 12 months h. l. A, L. 2803- 00 11!) - 04 PARKER, JAMES 12 months h. l. 1 FREDERICK H. 3161— 9! 191 - o; THOMPSON, EDWARD 12 months h. l. N. 2935- 0 273 - 0 WAPLE, ALBERT 13 months h. l. ILLIDGE L, M. 1065— 02 156 - 0 WATSON, JOHN 10 weeks h. l. E, X, F. 2111— 9 ; 154 - Oc WARD, JOHN 15 months h. l. D, B, M. 1663— 0 274 — 04 VOCNG, ELIZABETH 14 dajs h. l. anc licence ievoke< Ct. Ct. Frequenting Shopbreaking Ringing the changes Larceny ( person) Housebreaking P. of C. Act Assault on police Same Name Same Name Same Name ALBERT WATERS Same Name WILLIAM JOHNSON 30th Aug., Maidstone P. Sess. 4th Sept., Greenwich P. Ct, 1. 6th Sept., N. L. Sess. 2. ( ith Sept., Worship St. P. Ct. Ist Sept., Mansion House P. Ct. Ist Sept., Mansion House P. Ct. 9th Sept., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 1st Sept., Mansion House P. Ct. 6th Sept., Barnet P. Sess. 1th Sept., Tower Bridge P. Ct. 5th Sept., N. L. Sess. 31st Aug., Marlborough St. P. Ct. Larceny ( confidence JAMES WILSON trick) PATRICK MCGINAHAN P. C. Chinnock, 178H ; also P. S. Brog- den, C. I. D., h. Drunk Drunk, & c, 1. Assault 2. Failing to report P. of C. Act P. of C. Act P. of C. Act P. of C. Act Suspected person P. of C. Act Larceny ( from area) Begging Det.- Constable Brown, City. P. S. King. C. I. D., D ; also P. S. Sey- mour. C. I. D., S. [ P. C. Railhby and P. S. Hodion, C. I. D., G. P. C. Church, 7GR; also P. S. Selby, C. I. D., G. n | P. C. Smith aud P. S. Wenslev, C. I. D., H. Det. Constable Brown, City. Same Name Same Name 1. JAMES ROBERTS 2. Same Name DANIEL GRAY EDWARD JACKSON JAM US DELANEY Same Name ALBERT WAPLE P. C. Clark, 298R. ; P. C. Pickering, 115H ; also P. S. Laiug, ! C. I. D., G. Det.- Constable Brown, City. Det.- Constable Brown, City. P. C. Smith. 423A; also P. S. Watts, C. I. D., A. Det.- Constable Brown, City. P. S. Leach, C. I. D., G ; nlso P. C. Har- vey, C. I. D., V. GEORGE CRAWLEY P. C. Simonds, 197M ; also P. C. Fox, 407N. Same Name , P. S. Barnaby aud P. S. Rose, C. I. D., F. Same Name LONDON.- PRINTED FOB BIS M./ KSTV'S STATIONERY Ornoi BT J. J. KRLIHKK ft Oo., LIMITED, 99, VICTORIA STBKBT, S. W.; 33, KINS WILLIAM STREET, B. C.; AND MARSHALS** WOBKS, S. B. 64695