FOLIC PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FLILDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1905. VOL. XXII., No. 2270. • GUL 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OP 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. 5. 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 5s. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, unless the article is large or unusually intricate, when the engraver's charge will range from 5s. to 10a. 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 0] 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. ATIONS. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be g1"' ranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons < 0 be apprehended or uf 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 form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, Kew 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. SPECIAL NOTICE. The following is a copy of the order which governs the circulation, by the Metropolitan Police, of advertisements, or reward bills, for the discovery of property or the detection of crime. The Editor inserts it, in hope of preventing delays which some- times occur in publishing such notices, on account of their not being in accordance with the regula- tions in force in the Metropolis :— 1.— Printed hand- bills, or other advertisements, offering a reward for the discovery ol property or the detection of crime, whether printed and issued by the Metropolitan Police, or distributed and exhibited, with the sanction of the Commis- sioners, on the application of private persons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points :— ( a) The amount of the reward. ( J) The conditions on which it is payable. ( c) The name and address of the person by whom it will be paid. ( d) The name and address of the printer must appear thereon. 2.— No expression must be used in such an advertisement In relation to property stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holding out any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the offender being brought to trial, or without enquiry. Attention is particularlydirected to the conditions ( a) to ( d), clause 1, as Police Notices are constantly being received by the Metropolitan Police in which the conditions mentioned have not been complied with, especially those marked ( a) and ( c). Such notices are not distributed. NOTE.— There are 191 Stations of the Metro- politan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. The following specimens of bills are inserted for guidance :— £ 5 REWARD. LOST. 17th December, 1899, at Victoria Street, Westminster, A GOLD LEVER WATCH, No. 54963, " J. S." in monogram on back. Information to Mr. John Smith, 500, Victoria Street, West minster, by whom the above reward will be paid for the recovery of the watch. [ Insert name and address of the Printer.] £ 50 REWARD. STOLEN. 17th December, 1899, JEWELLERY as follows: [ Give full and accurate description.] The above reward will be paid by Mr. John Smith, 500, Victoria Street, Westminster, to any person giving such infor- mation as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W., or to any Police Station. [ Insert name and address of the Printer.] It is to be specially noted that all printed Bills or Circulars forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office for posting or dis- tribution, whether offering rewards or otherwise, should have the Printer's name and address thereon, as required by the Act 32 and 33 Vic., cap. 24 ( see second Schedule re- enacting sec. 2 of 2 and 3 Vic., cap. 12). APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— On Provisional Warrants for fraudulent bankruptcy at Johannesburg — SAMUEL SMUELOVITZ, a Jew, age about 30, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark; tisually wears a fawn colour box cloth overcoat and cap.— HYMAN GORDON, a Russian Jew, age 47, height 5 ft. 4in., hair and short bushy beard black ( turning grey), eyes small, slightly corpulent, grey patch on head; dress, usually grey suit and cap. 2.— A Division.— For stealing, in May last, 3 postal letters containing 2 cheques and a postal order to the value of £ 11 5s.— FRANCIS TAYLER, age about 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair dark brown, eyes brown; dress, dark clothes, hard felt hat. Warrant issued. 3.- 7" Division.— For obtaining 3 )> Hi<- « of boots by false pretences, 14th inst.— ERNEST HALL, age 18, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion paie, hair brown; dress, black serge suit, dark bow tie; black hard felt hat, patent leather boots. A native of Poole, Dorsetshire. Warrant issued. 4. — T Division » — For failipg to surrender to his bail at the Central Criminal Court, 12th inst., to plead to an indictment against him for fraud— THOMAS SMITH PAYNTER, late of Elm Lodge, High Street, Southall, age 45, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion and hair dark ( turning grey), dark moustache, peculiar habit of turning his eyes, and sneering expression when spoken to, swinging gait; dress, blue serge jacket suit, white Alpine liat. A bogus advertising home employment agent. He has advertised as North & Co., The Shanty, Teddington, and York Buildings, Adelphi, W.; Thomas & Co., 61 Amyand Park Road, Twickenham; Smith & Co., Elm Lodge, Southall; Paynter & Co., 16 Shaftesbury Avenue, W. C.; and is believed to be connected with bogus agencies at Southend and Torquay. Absconded 23th ult. May endeavour to leave the country. ( See list of doubtful traders in " P. G." 6th January last.) Warrant issued. 5.— IVDivision-— For embezzling ( is 3} d.. 2nd ult.— ARTHUR FAGENCE, age 24, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, broad nose, hair brown, eyes blue, fleshy growth on left cheek, bad teeth : dress, black coat and vest, light trousers, blue cap. A baker's assistant; native of Guildford, Surrey. Warrant issued. 6.— Y Division,— F « r obtaining £ 4 by a worthless cheque— T. H. HARRISON, age 48, Height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, complexion, hair and moustache ( turning grey) and eyes dark; dress, light- dust coat, velvet collar, dark trousers, black felt hat with square top. A native of Torquay. Late proprietor of a hotel at Hamp- stead Heath. Warrant issued. 7.— Y Division.— For stealing, 28th ult., jewellery* & c. ( recovered)— ESTHER WHIT- WORTH, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, eyes blue, scar right cheek; dress, grey costume, black hat, button boots. Supposed a native of Hulme, Lanes. Warrant issued. 8.— Y Division.— For embezzling £ 3 8s. 6d.— CHARLES HOPWOOD, age 21, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, hair light, bow- legged; dress, blue jacket and trousers, red vest, white straw hat. A native of Widdington, Newport, Essex. Warrant issued. 9.— Y Division.— For obtaining £ 2 6e. by false pretences— FREDERICK BARNETT, age 50, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair dark ( turning grey), eyes deep set, bushy eyebrows; wearing dark over- coat, black hard felt hat. A native of Hornsey, Middlesex. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 10— For forging an acquittance and receipt for £ 450— ALEXANDER BYRES, alias DOWNE. age 38, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, hair dark brown, moustache light brown, aquiline nose; dress, light suit, soft felt hat. A mining engineer. Warrant issued. Information to Acting Supt. Holmes, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 11.— Abingdon { County).— For stealing a black serge jacket and vest and a silver brooch— WILLIAM HAMMOND, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, long moustache sandy: dress, dark jacket and cap, grey vest and trousers, lace boots. A baker : native of Fairford, Gloucester. Has served in the Royal Artillery. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Foster, Abingdon. CARNARVONSHIRE. 12. — Conway { County). — For embezzling £ 5 10s., 5th inst, — Expiree FREDERICK GEORGE HARRISON, alias FREDERICK WILLS, FRANK WALLACE, and FREDERICK GEORGE WILLS, Office No. 2962- 98, Case No. 30, 18th December, 1903, age 29, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes brown, scar over each eyebrow, and 3 centre of forehead, tulip, " LOUIE, F. G. H." left fore- arm. A clerk; native of Dundee. Sentenced at Salford Hundred Sessions, 18th February, 1901, 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1905. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— to 3 years penal servitude for obtaining money by false pretences. Has been convicted of larceny and fraud at Gainsborough, Newcastle, Stockton- on- Tees, Durham, Preston, Leeds, and Oxford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rees, Conway. CHESHIRE. li.— Nantwich ( County).— For committing an unnatural offence at Wybunbury, 9th inst.— CHARLES STAPLES, age 25, height 5 ft. 6 in., weight about 12 stones, complexion ruddy, full round face, hair light brown, moustache ( trimmed short) sandy, " Love" tattooed on one wrist; dress, black morning suit with faint grey stripes, black felt hat, flat brim. All assistant game- keeper. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sherwin, Nantwich. DERBYSHIRE. 11— Lang ley Mill ( County).— For embezzl- ing £ 9 0s. 9d., monies of the General Accident Assurance Corporation, at Sandiacre, during Feb- ruary, June, and July last— JOSEPH SAMUEL BAKER, alias COGAL, age 33 to 35, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, takes long strides. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Daybell, Langley Mill. 15.— Chesterfield ( Borough).— For steal- ing ( bailee), 17th inst., a " Raleigh" bicycle, new Departure coaster hub, front rim brake, push down lever, rat- trap pedals, white celluloid handles with black tips, new Miller lamp, " Jupiter" thereon, small Burbury bell, one back stay slightly bent, no mud- guards— WESLEY CRAWFORD, age 21, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion ruddy, hair and eyes dark, clean shaved; dress, brown jacket suit, violet colour tie, check cap. A commercial traveller; native of Dudley. Is well known to ironmongers, & c., in the Midlands. Absconded 17th inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Chester- field. DORSETSHIRE. — Poole ( County).— K> r s - £ 5 Bank of England note and £ 2 10s.— ERNEST HALL, age 16, height 5 ft. to 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes <, i2y, dress, dark suit, hard felt hat, new lace bouts. Warrant issued. 17 . — Poole ( County). — For steal ins:. 2H inst., a lady's gold keyless watch, gold face, chascd back, Roman numerals, long gold colour than, small links, with gold locket, pearl at back, heart, anchor, crown and cross, attached — FRANK RICKMAN, age about 33, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fair, hair ( bald on top) and moustache brown, eyes ( large and protruding) dark brown; dress, dark dust coat, diagonal pockets, dark check suit, hard felt hat with straight brim. A tlsli monger's bl. ck hand; native of Lymington. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brown, Poole. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 18.— Neath ( County\— For scaling £ 75, 9th inst.— WILLIAM HENRY HAMMACOTT, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair dark brown, white patch size of a shilling back of head, moustache dark, girl holding a sword right forearm, girl holding a single stick left forearm, clasped hands on one wrist, bracelet on other, shamrock, thistle, and rose left wrist, burn mark on back of neck, lost several upper teeth, thick upper lip; dress, dark suit, vest double- breasted, brown and blue tie, light lace boots. A painter and tram con- ductor ; native of Exeter. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Menhinick, Neath. 1%.— Cardiff ( Bo> nvgn).— Fr< r <. nemi » mg to obtain 10s. by false pretences— JOSEPH D. A. NESBITT, age 21, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, hair and slight moustache dark brown, slightly deaf, slovenly manner, slouching gait, cut scar under left eye; dress, dark suit with thin stripes, vest double- breasted, dark tie, plaid cap, lace boots. A native of Carmarthen. He calls upon military officers and clergymen, representing himself as the next of kin of a deceased soldier, and that he has to proceed to London to receive a large sum of money. Had in his possession War Office documents which have been altered. ( Is identical with Man, Case No. 42, 1st inst.) Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 20.— Cheltenham ( County).— For stealing pony, & c., described in Case No. 76, 22nd inst.— WILLIAM GASKINS, alias LEWIS and SCAR- RETT, age 43, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion dark, hair brown, eyes hazel, scar right side head, ship, " True Love," and bracelet outside left fore- arm, man's head and star inside left forearm, anchor and rose left upper arm, " 11 " or anchor between left thumb and fore finger, anchor back right hand, man's head and sailor inside right forearm ; dress, light plaid coat, dark cord trousers, light plaid cap, dark muffler, heavy boots. A native of Cheltenham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. 21. — Bristol < rily) — For abduction — JOSEPH SPENCER TRAPNELL, age 25, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion and hair dark, clean shaved, takes long strides; dress, blue suit, midshipman's cap. An expert cyclist. He had a rowing boat about 20 ft. long, painted lead colour, with sail, and may be found with same on the coast. Absconded 15th inst. Description of girl abducted— ALICE MAUD CHAPMAN, age 17i, he- ight 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., rather stout build, complexion and hair dark; dress, blue military coat with brass buttons, white catin blouse, black skirt, red motor cap, shoes with high heels. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HEREFORDSHIRE. 92.— Ledbury ( County).— For stealing £ 10, 18th inst., at Colwall — JAMES EDWARD McHUGH, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion, hair ( wavy), and moustache dark, eyes grey, front teeth missing, lisps, scar over right eye, speaks with North Country accent, addicted to drink; dress, dark red jacket, white cord trousers, new boots, wearing 2 South African medals. A native of Accrington or Burnlev, Lancashire. Has been a millhand. Warrant issued. 23.— Ledbury ( County).— For stealing a bicycle, 2nd inst., at Tan ington— ARTHUR SPIERS, age 26, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, red face, hair and moustache light sandv, eves blue, lower lio cracked in centre, long thin face, larpie irregular teeth, heavy eyebrows ; dress, brown plaid suit, da^ k cap, new boots. A groom or driver; native of Llanfarda, Onwestrv. St^ teH he was a motor driver, and that liis car had broken down. Also reDresented that he was a railway inspector. ( See Case No. 21, 8th inst.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. KENT. — Chatham ( bounty)— For foreint' a cheque for £ 20— C. F. CLEMENCE, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair and eyes dark, sailor's head and shoulders, anchor and heart pierced with spear tattooed on arms, cut scars on one elbow, shot wounds left leg, shoulders and on both hips; dress, dark jacket and vest, military trousers with stripe taken out. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sargent, Chatham. LANCASHIRE. 25.— Bury ( County).— For obtaining £ 2 by fatso presence.-- JOHN BARRACLOUGH, alias WILLIAM HENRY BARRACLOQGH, WIL- LIAM uONES, ERNEST and HARRY CLARKE, WILLIAM HENRY WILLIAM- SON, and HERBERT SANGER, Office No. ^ 85 » - 98, age 31, height 5 ft. 5i in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, mole right siae r. eck, soar rig at cheek. A coachman; native of Brad- ford. Calls on publicans and obtains money by falsely represent. ng himself to be the son of a well known roundabout proprietor. Sentenced at Wakefield Quarter Sessions, 17th October, 1904, to 9 months hard labour for false pretences. Liberated on remission, 24th June last. 19464. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Noblett, Bury. NOR THA MPTONSHIRE. 26.— Northampton ( Borough).— For steal- ing from his lodgings, 23rd inst., a cheque for £ 4 9s. 7d.— FREDERICK ADOLPHUS ALBERT WOODS, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair light, moustache sandy, talkative; dress, old blue striped suit, purple tie, grey cap. May seek employment as an insurance agent or canvasser for soap manufacturers. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Northampton. OXFORDSHIRE. 27. — Banbury ( Borough). — For stealing from his lodgings, 20th inst., a silver lever watch, No. ( supposed) 22392, open face, " W. Maycock" scratched inside case, metal chain, snake pattern, seal with monogram " T. S. M.," attached — HER- BERT ED. QUAINTON, age 25, height 5 ft. 9i in., complexion fr » sh, hair brown, eyes blue, cut scar on bridge of nose, dots tattooed left fore- arm ; dress, dark jacket and vest, dark cord trousers, blue muffler with yellow stripes, dark cap, heavy nailed boots, carried a blue enamelled tea can. A labourer; native of Steeple Claydon, Bucks. Stated he was employed in the neighbour- hood repairing telegraph wires. Information to the Chief Constable, Banbury. SHROPSHIRE. 28.— Bridgnorth ( County).— For larceny at a brickvard at Ironbridge— HENRY DORRI- COTT, alias KENNY, age about 34, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair brown, clean shaved, cast in one eye; dress, dark jacket and vest, moleskin trousers, black hard hat, lace boots.— EDWARD BODEN, age about 26, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, slight moustache; dress, dark jacket and vest, light brown trousers, dark cap, lace boots. Colliers, and natives of ironbridge. May seek employment at brickyards. Absconded 14th inst. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Walters, Bridgnorth. 29.— Wellington ( County 1.-- Kor stealing 19s. at Dawley, 14th inst.— THOMAS WILLIAM BULLOCK, age 19 ( looks older), height about 5 ft. 3 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair, slight moustache, and eyes dark, thick neck, en- larged glands right side, several blue dots oil both forearms, walks erect; dress, grey suit, hard hat, lace boots. A labourer; native of Dawley. May be found in outbuildings, casual wards, or in the neighbourhood of theatres. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on aoplication. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Welling- ton. 3'.— Whitchurch ( CountyV— For stealing. 6th inst., a bicycle ( recovered) — JOSEPH LAWRENCE, age 24, height 5 ft. 6i in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, mole top of left fibula, scar 3 in. long on left loin. Is a deserter from the Royal Horse Artillery, wear- ing uniform. A native of Wrexham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Edge, Whitchurch. SOMERSETSHIRE. 31.— Frome ( County .— For embezzling and stealing money to the amount of £ 19 12s. 4d.— ROBERT YOUNG, a Scotchman, age 45, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) brown, slightly bow- legged; dress, dark grey lounge coat and vest, light brown breeches and gaiters. Has been employed as a farm bailiff. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rawlings, Frome. i52.— llminster ( Count. </ .— For obtaining money by false pretences, 19th inst., at Chard— A WOMAN, age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft., com- plexion ruddy, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, navy blue costume, three- quarter length coat, toque trimmed blue and red, wears gold rimmed pince- nez fastened to an enamelled brooch on breast. She stated she was collecting money for a con- valescent home for firemen. Warrant issued. 33.— llminster ( County).— For larceny— CHARLES LAWRENCE, age 29, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes blue; dress, light brown square- cut coat, light grey vest and trousers, white tie, light p! aid cap, lace boots, had with him a brown dust co- it. A groom. Is a Reservist of the Somerset Light Infantry. Absconded 23rd inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jennings, Ilminster. 31.— Taunton ( County). — For feloniously entering a dwelling house with intent to commit a felony— THOMAS LOSII. age 30 to 35, height about 5 ft., thick set, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark ginger; dress, dark grey mixture suit, dark cap. An engineer's fitter; sunposed a native of Lancashire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Durham, Taunton. 35.— Bridgwater < Porough\— For obtain- ing money by false pretences— A WOMAN, age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft., complexion ruddy, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, navy blue costume, three- quarter length coat, toque trimmed blue and red, wears gold pince- nez fastened to enamelled brooch with small chain. Stated she was collecting money for a convalescent home for firemen. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bridg- water. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1905. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN 36.— 7 Division.— For indecent assault, 18th January last, on a girl age 15— WILLIAM TIDY, alias WILIJAM HENRY TIDY, Office No. S27734, age 25, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in, com- plexion dark, hair black, eyes brown, " I HATE LOVE," " C. VINCE," " I. L. M. W," and heart left forearm, scar left cheek, and 1 ( small) right of mouth; dress, grey suit and cap, blue muffler, lace boots. A horsekeeper; native of London. May POLICE DISTRICT seek employment at tramway, cab, omnibus, or carmen's yards. When wanted is in the habit of tramping the country. Sentenced at Middlesex Sessions, 8th April, 1903, to 9 months hard labour for horse stealing. Liberated on remission, 16th December, 1903. 4657. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. SUSSEX ( East). 40.— Lowes ( County'). — For forging and uttering banker's cheques— WILLIAM GATES, age 29, height 5 ft. 8 in, rather stout build, moustache black, eyes ( slight cast in left) brown, red nose, stoops slightlv, flat feet; dress, dark tweed jacket, light tweed vest and trousers, grey check tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A public house manager; native of Camberwell. May be found at seaside resorts, accompanied by a Woman, age 19. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ESSEX. 39Colohester ( County).— For stealing £ 100, monies of the Brightlingsea Urban District Council, 5th inst, while employed as rate collec- tor— ARTHUR JOHN DURRANT, age about 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in, complexion pale, hair black, full beard, eyes dark, limps, mole under left eye. A watchmaker; native of Brightlingsea. The portrait was taken 16 years ago. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ackers, Colchester. ( Case No. 27, 14th April last), age 64, height 5 ft. in, complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) grey, eyes blue, rather coarse skin and inclined to wrinkle on face, large features, very talkative; dress, brown plaid jacket and vest, light grey 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 larceny ( bailee). Licenced 9th January, 1905. O 11 X b 25. Warrant issued, i Information to Supt. Cooper, Bridlington. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 37.— c Division.— for obtaining money l. y false pretences while employed as General Re- lieving Officer to the Holborn Board of Guardians, Clerkenwell Road— WILLIAM HARRYMAN, age 48, height 6 ft. 1 in, stout build, stoops 38. — K Division . — For stealing £ lo0 — WILLIAM PAYNE JOHNSON, age 36, height 5 ft. 9 in, complexion dark, hair and complexion pale, full face, hair and eyes brown, clean shaved, wears gold pince nez, sometimes a monocular glass, short neck; dress, blue suit with \ vhite stripe, black bowler hat. A native of Lewes. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Lewes. slightly, complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes blue; dress, dark grey jacket suit, black hard felt hat with square top, lace boots. A native of London. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 41.— Bridlington ( County). — 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 gold bar do.; 1 gold horse shoe do.; 4 gold rings ( 1 set 3 pearls; 1 set 3 diamonds; 1 set opals, diamonds between; 1 set opal and diamond, large opal in centre); 1 gold half- hunter watch, Swiss make, No. 277874, pink enamel face, 1 number on face rubbed 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, viz, 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 BERTIE, JAMES RICHARDSON, JAMES CARR, ROBERT JAMES BARNES, ROBERT CARROLL, and BROWN, Office No. 3507- 99, 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER R15, 1905. PORTRAIT OF A PERSON IN CUSTODY. HER TFORDSHIRE. 42. — Hemel Hempstead ( County).— Awaiting trial at St. Albans Quarter Sessions, 17th prox., on two charges of horse stealing— JOHN HILL, age about 28, height 5 ft. 9 In., slightly round shoulders, complexion pale, is consumptive, hair brown, eyes hazel, scar centre of forehead and left temple, mole left side of neck, 3rd joint right forefinger enlarged, scar right elbow and left wrist, left thumb has been badly cut, nail deformed, left thigh badly burnt. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hemp- stead. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued) STAFFORDSHIRE. 43 .— Handsworth ( County). — F > r steal- ing, 8th inst., a set of black nickel plated harness, double ring steel bit, collar has been repaired— HARRY TOWNSEND, age 22, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light, heart and arrow left forearm; dress, dark grey suit, trousers tight fitting, white rubber collar, bluish cap with large peak. A native of Erding- ton, Warwickshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pilliner, Handsworth. 41.— Leek ( County).— For Urceny ( lodgings), — FANNY LOUISA HILTON, age 48, height about 5 ft., stout build, complexion fresh, hair grey; dress, blue and white spotted blouse, grey skirt, brown cape, black hat trimmed red feather. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gilbride, Leek. SURREY. 45.— Godalming ( County .— On commit- ment warrant for one calendar month in default of paying £ 4 15s. 6d., arrears under the Poor Law Amendment Act, 1850 — HERBERT CHARLES PINK, age 30, height 5 ft. 8£ in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache black; dress, dark coat and vest, light tweed trousers, light cap. A carpenter. Absconded from Alton, Hants, 11th inst. Information to Supt. West, Godalming. 47.— Lewes ( County).— For'stealing ( bailee; 4 bicycles ( 1 " Martello OL head and back mud- guard, Palmer tyres, New Departure hub on back, plated rims, 26 in. frame, front rim brake, tool bag and bell attached; 1 free wheel, stop brake on back wheel, Rudge pattern handle bars, 24 in. frame, enamelled black, rat trap pedals, toe clips, 28 in. by 1A in. reliable tyres, '' The Newhaven," a ship, maker, " B. French, High Street, New- haven," on head tube, new bell, Demon lamp; 1 lady's " Meteor," " No. D. 41474 " on seat below lug, Rover tyres, plated rims, 2 brakes, Rover saddle, 22 in. frame, bell and tool bag attached; 1 lady's " Sparkbrook Popular," raised handle bars, 2 inverted lever brakes, rubber pedals, 28 in. by li in. Scot tyres, black enamelled, 25 in. frame, new saddle, yellow and black dress guard, " Sparkbrook Popular Cycle" on head and down tube, free wheel, Demon lamp)— J. SMITH, alias JOE MANSFIELD, age about 24, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair black, clean shaved; dress, dust overcoat, greenish suit, light red tie with thin stripe in centre, black bowler hat. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Lewes. 48. — Hastings ( Borough). — Fors'e ilinp, 12th inst., a " Monopole" roadster bicycle, neaily new, 26 in. frame, free wheel, Monopole Dunlup tyres, plated rims, rubber pedals, flat handle bar, 2 inverted lever rim brakes, white celluloid grips, solid plated fork crown and oval fronI forks, brown Atlas saddle, brown tool bag, Lucas bell, enamelled black, " Monopole " transfer on head, " Monopole " in silver on lower tube of frame, No. " 21427 " stamped under bottom bracket— FRANCIS BEYRAND, age about 21, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, tliiu face, hair dark, clean shaved; dress, dark reefer suit, mauve knitted tie, grey cap. Sup- posed a Frenchman. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WILTSHIRE. 49. — Trowbridge ( County).— For obtain- ing £ 50 by false pretences— W. J. MARSHALL, alias WILSON, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, stubby moustache brown; dress, dark suit, dark ^- length overcoat, dark tie, grey cap or hard felt hat, wore pince- nez with gold frame, plain gold ring and gold Albert chain. He represented himself as a district manager of a Tea Company, had a shop fitted, advertised the company, and obtained the above amount to pay as a guarantee for the purchase of two horses. Absconded 19th inst. Was accom- panied by A WOMAN, age 20 to 25, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion pale, large mouth, hair and eyes brown, prominent teeth ( decayed); dress, blue skirt, pink blouse, lace collar, blue jacket with white piping let into seams, grey tam- o'- shanter, wore gold wire brooch, " Annie"; and A GIRL, age 12, complexion ruddy; dress, grey costume, large strawberry colour hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Tyler, Trowbridge. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 53.— Huddorsfield ( County). — For em- bezzlement— HARRY BIOKERDIKE, age 43, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue, wears glasses, mole each side of nose; dress, dark suit, dark grey overcoat and cap. A native of Farnley, Leeds. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pickard, Huddersfield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. ESSEX. 54 — Chelmsford ( County). — FRED- ERICK PUXLEY, Case No. 59, 15th inst., has been committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, Chelmsford, on 18th prox. The first bicycle has been recovered at Peterborough; the other one identified as having been stolen at the same place. Photograph can be seen oil application. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. WILTSHIRE. 55.— Warminster ( County).— Committed for trial at Wilts Quarter Sessions at Marl- borough, 17th prox., charged with an indecent assault, 21st inst., on a girl age 8 years and 11 months— A MAN, giving name of GEORGE SIM- MONS, age 24, height 6 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark, eyes blue; dress, dark tweed suit, straw hat, old brown boots. A native of Leicester. For the past 4 years he has travelled for a Soap Company of West Drayton, Middlesex. Carried a small hand bag containing samples of soap. Information to Supt. Lane, Warminster. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 56.— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— From a trunk in transit between Southampton and Malta, 26th ult. to 4th inst., a brown leather case containing a necklet of pearls, six rounds supported at intervals by gold bars, set diamonds in a vertical position; and a collection of Roman, Greek, and other foreign coins to the value of £ 50. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BRECONSHIRE. 57. — Brecon ( County). — 12th inst., by burglary, 5 silver tea spoons ( 4 marked " A. J."; 1 " E. B."); 2 salt spoons ( 1 plated, marked " B"; other silver); 2 silver butter knives; 1 old- fashioned silver tea caddy spoon, marked " A. J."; 1 jam spoon, old- fashioned; 1 pair nut crackers, plated, ivory handles. Information to Supt. Hand, Brecon. WO ROES TERSHIRE. 50.— Evesham ( County). — For obtaining credit while an undischarged bankrupt— JOHN CAMPKIN, age 60 to 65, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fair, hair, moustache and beard grey, eyes light brown, lame left leg. A beerhouse keeper. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cope, Evesham. SUSSEX ( East). 46.— Bex hi 11 ( County).— For obtaining £ 30 on 3rd July last, and £ 30 on lst ult., by false pretences — EDWARD REEFANE BENEDICT DOWKIN, age 40 to 45, height about 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair black, clean shaved, eyes ( deep set) dark, broad mouth, wears gold- rimmed glasses; wearing clerical attire with Roman collar. He represented himself as a Bishop, late of Woodstock Road, Oxford. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Elphinstone, Bexhill. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 51.— Hull ( Citys.— For failing to report— Licence- holder ARTHUR SHAW, Office No. 450- 05, age 29, height 5 ft. 3A in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache brown, eves grey, scar on forehead, over each eye and on right cheek. A ship's cook; native of Lincoln. Sentenced at Leeds Assizes, 9th March, 1893, to death ( com- muted to penal servitude for life) for wilful murder. Licenced 16th March last. T 236. 52.— Hull ( nih/\— For failing to report Licence- holder GEORGE WILLIAM FISHER Office No. 2011- 02, age 24, height 5 ft. 5£ in.| complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes brown, scar centre of forehead, mole back neck and right side of nose. A gardener; native of Walton, Suffolk. Sentenced at Winchester Assizes, 6th February, 1903, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 9th May last, d 40. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. DURHAM. 58.— Sunderland ( Borough).— 18th inst., by shopbreaking, 29 silver lever watches, second hand; 12 ladies' silver Geneva watches, flowered dials, second hand; 3 9 ct. Alberts, curb pattern; 5 do. ( 1 large and 4 or 5 small links alternately, second hand); 12 9 ct. solid shank dress rings ( some with plain tops, others set coloured stones); 1 18 ct. gold single diamond ring, claw setting; 1 18 ct. gold dress ring, imitation diamond, gipsy setting; 1 18 ct. gold rine. set small diamond, claw setting; 1 do., buckle ring, plain; 1 lady's 15 ct. gold dress ring, set 3 pearls; 36 ladies' gold dress rings, 9, 15, and 18 ct., various patterns, mostly set pearls; 100 9 ct. gold wedding rings; 100 do. keepers; 12 gold brooches, 9, 15, and 18 ct., various designs; 12 gold filled lockets, each set imitation diamond in centre; 24 gold filled Alberts, various patterns; 4 ladies' 9 ct. long gold guards, secret link pattern; 1 lady's 9 ct. gold dress ring, set 3 rubies in line, small diamonds between; 1 do., set sapphires; 20 silver Alberts, various pat- terns, second hand; 17 ladies' silver Alberts, fancy patterns; 36 silver brooches, various designs, in- cluding florins, cameos, and Kruger half- crowns. Information to the Chief Constable, Sunderland. HAMPSHIRE. 59. — Portsmouth ( Rnnnmh\ — Between 26th and 27th inst., by shopbreaking, 1 pair of tan glace Balmoral boots, size 8; 1 do., size 8; 1 do., fair stitch, size 6; 1 do. glace Derby., size 6; 1 do. Balmoral, fair stitch, size 6; 1 do. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1905 THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued)— Derby do., welted, size 8; 1 do. Balmoral do., size 8; 1 do., tali Derby do., welted, size 8; 1 do. tan glace Balmoral do., size 8; 1 do., size 8; 1 do., tan Derby do., welted, size 8; 1 do., tan glace Balmoral do., size 8; 1 do., size 8; 1 do., welted, size 8; 1 do. tan willow Balmoral welted do., size 8; 1 do. tan calf Balmoral do., size 6; 1 do. tan glace do., fair stitch, size 8; 1 do. tan willow Derby do., size 6; 1 do. black glace kid Balmoral do., fancy goloshed, black buttons, size 8; 1 do. tan willow Derby do., size 8; 1 do. glace Balmoral do., no cap, size 7; 1 do. tan glace Derby do., - welted, size 6; 1 odd boot, tan glace, Balmoral, size 7; " J. L. Tanner, 49 Russell Street, South- sea," marked on the top band of boots; also a quantity of " Caswells " black and tan polish in tins, different sizes; and a quantity of rubber heel pads. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 60.— Southampton ( Borough) — 21st inst., a green leather jewel case, about 12 in. by 9 in., brass handle; 1 lady's gold mourning ring, set amethyst, and inscribed ' Mary Bennett" inside; 1 marquise ring, set amethyst and pearls; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set emeralds and rubies; 1 lady's sapphire and diamond ring; 1 mourning ring, glass centre, " S." thereon, hair underneath; 1 gold ring, chased; 1 large cameo brooch, with earrings to match; 1 mourning brooch, set pearls; 1 gold curb bracelet; 1 pebble bracelet, set in . silver; 2 silver bracelets ( 1 broad, 1 narrow); 1 gold chain necklet, oval gold locket attached. . 22nd inst., a " Swift "' bicycle, No. 266508, free • wheel, Warwick tyres, back one cracked round rim, back brake out of repair, usual parts plated, " No. 4285 " on head. 61.— Southampton ( Borough).— 25th inst., : by housebreaking, a cheque for £ 7 10s., drawn on a bank at Weymouth; 1 cheque for £ 1 Is.; a Post Office Savings Bank book, issued at Witney Post Office, showing credit of £ 5 or £ 6 in favour of John Jones for Edgar H. Jones; 2 gold brooches { 1 oblong; 1 round, chased, with photograph of a lady at back); 1 lady's brown leather purse; 1 pig skin purse; 1 brown leather cash bag; and ^ about £ 11. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HER TFORDSHmE. 62.— HemeI P'e ^ nftead ( Cn n, ty) — 23rd - inst., at Great Berkhampstead, a " Roadster . bicycle, transfer on head " Olympia," 24 in. frame, Bowden back brake, rim front brake, Clincher - tyres, rat- trap pedals, slightly dropped handle bars, felt grips, lamp, mud- guards, and motor horn . attached— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., clean shaved; • wearing dark clothes and cap. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hemp- stead. RAILWAYS. 65 — 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 ' 450 Express rifle, maker, Alexander Henry, Edinburgh, in a brown canvas case, marked " H. P. L." Both addressed ' Leach, West Ken sington," and labelled " Leeds." 19th inst., in transit from Arthington, N. E., to Leeds, 2 double barrel hammerless ejectors, Whit- worth steel barrels, Nos. 3710 and 3711 respec- tively, maker Horsley, York, in a brown leather case, 13 in. wide, 2 ft. 9 in. long, branded " Wick- ham " or " Wickham Boynton, Chestnut Grove, Boston, Spa.— By A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build; dress, dark jacket, grey trousers and cap. ( See Case No. 76, 15th inst.) Information to Supt. Dobie, North Eastern Railway, York. KENT. 63— Sandwich ( County).—'•< » h inst.. at • Walmer, a bicycle, black enamelled, diamond frame, pnuematic tyres, front and back rim brakes, straight handle bars, white celluloid grips, pump, tool bag, and old small lamp attached, transfer on head and back mudguard " Triumph." Information to Supt. Chaney, Sandwich. 6L — Rochester ( Cuyj.— 20L inn , by housebreaking, a gold Geneva watch, open face, gilt dial, thin back, old fashioned; 1 lady's gold keyless watch, open face, maker supposed De la Cour, Chatham; 1 gold curb pattern Albert, spade guinea attached; 1 lady's gold Albert, long link pattern, tassel and half guinea attached; 1 long gold chain, several charms and 3 gold lockets ( 1 with souvenir in blue enamel thereon; attached; 1 solid gold curb pattern bracelet, padlock at- tached; 1 gold buckle pattern do., about 1 in. - wide; 1 gold pin, snake pattern, diamond in centre; 1 do., horse- shoe pattern; 2 pairs gold links and 3 studs, chased; 1 odd link; 1 pair coral sleeve ties with gold clasps; 1 goid oblong brooch, set sapphire in centre and 2 pearls; 1 gold circular brooch, glass at back, dent in front; 1 cairngorm brooch, 3 daggers set in silver; 1 . lady's gold mourning ring, mauve forget- me- nots in centre, " B. J. Buckhurst, died 16 June, 1874," engraved inside; 1 gold half hoop ring, set ruby and diamond; 1 gold ring, set 5 diamonds, claw setting; 1 gold filigree ring; 1 pair gold earrings, butterfly pattern; 1 pair do., gipsy pattern, old fashioned; 1 small gold neck chain, • circular gold locket, with raised ivy leaves thereon, attached; 1 coral bangle, set silver; 2 gold soli- taires; 12 pocket handkerchiefs, marked " A. H."; 2 George sovereigns; several old half crowns; 2 lion shillings; 1 Kruger do. Information to Chief Constable Arnold, Roches- ter. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. £ 5 REWARD. 66— Stoke- on- Trent ( County). — 26th inpt., by shopbreaking, a gold Geneva watch, white dial; 1 lady's do., fancy dial; 1 do., keyless, fancy dial; 1 double gold Albert, open dog- link pattern; 3 double gold Alberts, curb pat- tern ; 6 do., solid curb patterns, most have seals with red and green stones; 7 fancy do., various patterns, seals with red, white, and green stones; 7 ladies' do., fancy patterns; 1 do., 15 ct., made from a necklet, hook on end; 4 ladies' plain gold necklets; 1 do., fine wire pattern, with small heart attached; 1 do. chain bracelet, with padlock, every other 3 links engraved; 2 plain do. curb bracelets, with pad- locks attached; 5 ladies' long do. guards ( 1 very fine pattern, with balls about every two inches; others various patterns). The above reward will be paid by Mr. William Boulton, Stoke- on- Trent, for 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 of property re- covered. Information to Supt. Aldridge, Stoke- on- Trent. SUSSEX ( East). 67.— Ratcham fC" i> nty\— B « - twpen 19ih and 20th inst., from a golf pavilion at Pyecombe, a pair of brown golf shoes, red rubber soles, size ( supposed) 8; 1 pair golf shoes, very wide soles, nailed; 1 pair brown hand- knitted stockings; 1 lady's thin white woollen sweater, hand knitted : 1 nail brush.— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN ( lst, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 2 in.; dress, light blue suit with dark stripes, light cap; 2nd, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 6 in.; dress, cardi- gan jacket, white flannel vest and trousers, golf boots, hob- nailed). Information to Supt. Dalmon, Patcham. WA R WICKSHJRE. G< S — Warwick ( o » my)— 16th inst., it Kenilworth, a lady's 18 ct. half- hunter keyless watch, jewelled holes, maker Dent, No. 42318, monogram " A. A. J." covering back; 1 double gold Albert with compass; gold pencil case ( tele- scope, engraved); 2 old seals ( 1 a topaz, engraved with figure of Paul Pry and legend, " I hope I don't intrude"; the other a green stone, engraved and forget- me- nots); 1 gold curb bracelet with safety pin, " A. A. J." under snap; 1 small gold curb bracelet, 9 ct., with alternate pearls and tur- quoise, alternate links, safety chain, and padlock; 1 heavy double gold curb bangle, with padlock, marked, patent bolt spring, 2 lengths hanging with old gold coins at ends; 1 stiff gold bangle with safety chain, gold bead between each link; 1 gold brooch, set 3 Australian opals and 2 small diamonds; 1 lady's small gold ring, 5 small pearls and ruby, old and discoloured; 1 lady's do., set turquoise, turning green; 2 hair brushes; 2 clothes do., silver backs, engraved " A. A. J." in centre; 1 midget silver case for safety match box; 1 small cut glass toilet pot, plain and silver top; 1 do., engraved silver top; 1 long string of rough corals ; 3 neck chains of wink coral beads ( 1 imita- tion pearls with gold snap; 1 small pink and white beads; 2 old gold coins); 1 lady's brown leather hand bag, about 12 in. long, initials " J. J." on side, leather lining, spring defective. Information to Supt. Ravenhall, Warwick. pattern chain, small horse bit in centre, 1 gold coin, beaded rim, small part of rim broken off, attached; 1 do. cigar cutter and knife combined, chased and engraved each side, initials " R. W. T." thereon; 1 do. sovereign purse, oblong, opens at side, chased with leaves, monogram " R. W. T." thereon; 1 small do. locket, photographs of a lady and gentleman inside. Information to Supt. Daly, Chippenham. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 70.— Hull ( City).— 11th ult., a gold English lever watch, No. 25077. gold dial, 9 ct. gold Albert, long and short links, attached. 12th ult., 1 lady's gold Swiss keyless lever watch, No. 1316848. 15th ult., 1 silver Waltham lever watch, No. 1293177. 17th ult., 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 31731. 19th ult., 1 silver Swiss lever watch, No. 187579. 31st ult., 1 silver English lever watch, No. 357688. 7th inst., 1 do., No. 17114. 10th inst., 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 35152. Information to Major Malcolm, D. S. O., Chief Constable, Hull. WILTSHIRE. 69— Chippenham ( County).— 10th inpt., at Kingsdown Fair, Box, a gold keyless watch, white face, plain back and figures; 1 gold curb YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 71.— Malton ( CountyJ.— 15th inst., by house- breaking at Bilsdale, near Helmsley, a new black jacket suit, with thin brown thread running through, showing faint stripe; 1 light drab mackin- tosh coat, velvet collar, 1 button missing; 1 red, blue, and brown striped Oxford shirt ( nearly new); 1 pair light lace boots ( hand sewn), size 7, plain toe- cap, heel plates, lightly nailed, nearly new, mohair laces; 1 pair grey worsted stockings; 1 gold- plated stud, with spring top; 1 white metal Albert, with silver compass pendant, " John Hetherton, Live Stock Insurance Co., York," thereon; and 1 florin— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache black, rather sore eyes, anchor tattooed back of one wrist; dress, black or navy blue suit, dark cap, old lace boots, may be wearing stolen clothing and boots. Appearance of a ship's stoker. Information to Supt. Heald, Malton. PROPERTY RECOVERED. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 72. — Cheltenham ( County). — Property ( except the 3 lings) described in Case N>\ 63, lst inst., and thieves arrested. WARWICKSHIRE. 73. — Leamington ( Borough).— Watches & c., Case N.>. c9, Ji^ nd inst., and ihiec arreted. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND HAMPSHIRE. 74.— Bournemouth ( County).— 21st inst., drcwned at Boscombe, the body of A MAN, age 45 to 50, length 5 ft. 10 in., hair and moustache brown, eyes grey, scar over left eye, old scar l-* fl shin; dress, blue single- breasted serge jacket, dark tweed trousers, vest, and cap, " J. Astorry, CKeapside, London," on trouser buttons, wbite shirt with blue stripes, violet tie with white spots, ' liope Brothers, Ltd., Ludgate Hill," on shiri and t; 2. merino pants and socks, Derby boots with square toes, recently soled and heeled. Found on body a tobacco pouch, 1 knife, 1 pipe, 1 metal watch, 1 pair spectacles in case, 1 neckerchief, 1 brass clock, 1 black umbrella, 3 brushes, 1 comb, 2 collars, 2 pairs pants, 2 pairs socks. Information to Supt. Hack, Bournemouth. KENT. 75. — Dover ' borough).— Found de d ai a common lodging house, 26th inst., the body of A MAN, age about 65, length 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair, whiskers and mous- tache light brown ( turning grey), eyes hazel, warfc over right eye, both feet deformed, left big toe missing; dress, dark blue diagonal suit, white shirt, white neckerchief with blue spots, plaid cap, lace boots, all old. For several years he fre- quently stayed at a common lodging house at Folkestone. Name supposed John McCann, and is believed to be a pensioner of the Bedfordshire Regiment. Information to the Chief Constable, Dover. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER R15, 1905. APPREHENSIONS. 76.— Metropolitan Polloe District, Convict Supervision Office.— Licence- holder HENRY HAMILTON, Office No. 3685- 97, Case No. 40, 11th nit., and current List of Re- convictions. 77.— Metropolitan Police District, C Division.— C. F. ST. LAWRENCE. Case No. 2, 15th inst. 78 — Metropolitan Police District, J Division. MAN, Case No. 7, 18th ult. 1$— Metropolitan Police District. L Division.— FREDERICK PACKHAM, Case No. 3, 25th ult. 80.— Metropolitan Police District, P Division.— FREDERICK HULLETT, Case No. 7, 8th inst., and gelding recovered. 81— Metropolitan Police District, P Division. — THOMAS WICKENDEN, Case No. 9, 28th April last. 82.— Metropolitan Police District, Y Division.— VRANCIS HAMILTON, Case No. 8, 8th inst. Si.— Derbyshire, Chesterfield ( Borough). — WILLIAM CHESHIRE, alias CHESTEttMAN, Case No. 11, 13th January last, and sentenced, 25th inst., to 23 days imprison- ment for false pretences. 84 .— Kent, Tonbridge ( County).— ALFRED ARTHUR JARVIS, Office No. 53U- 02, Case 34, 11th ult. 85.— Kent, Ramsgate ( Borough).— ERNEST BURNS, Case No. 2i, 25th ult. 86. — Leicestershire, Leicester ( Borough).— SIDNEY BEAMAN, Case No. 21, 22nd inst. ST.— Yorkshire, ( East Riding), Hull ( City).— Licence- holder JOHN KELLY, Office No. 2950- 99, Case No. 99, 22nd inst. LATEST INFORMATION APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. DERBYSHIRE. 88.— Chesterfield ( County).— For steal- ing £ 8 17s. 7d., monies of the Shirebrook Colliery Company—- FREDERICK BOLER, alias BOWI. ER, age about 27, height about 5 ft. 11 in., complexion pale, hair and stubby moustache dark brown, of good address; dress, blue serge square cut jacket suit, cap, heavy nailed boots. A colliery stallman. Is well known in Leicester- shire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Faulkner, County Police Office, Chesterfield. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 89.— Cheltenham ( County).— For horse- stealing— Expiree WILLIAM GASKINS, alias JOHN LEWIS, WILLIAM LEE, and GEORGE SUMMERS, Office No. 597- 01, Tabular Form, 5th June, 1903, age 47, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, dot back left hand, anchor back of right hand, anchor and dot web of left thumb. A dealer; native of Fulham. Sentenced at North London Sessions, 17th May, 1898, to 3 years penal servitude, remanet of a former sentence, and 2 years supervision for lar ceny. Information to the Chief Constable, Chelten- ham. HAMPSHIRE. 90. — Portsmouth ( Borough).— For forg- ing and uttering a banker's cheque for £ 10 on the North and South Wales Bank ( Sefton Park Branch, 433 Smitlidown Road, Liverpool)— Licence- holder ALBERT E. TAYLOR, alias FREDERICK PARKINSON, Office No. 3557- 99, Case No. 34, 4th August last, age 36, height 5 ft. 4i in., complexion pale, hair ( thin on top) brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, nose inclined to right, speaks with strong Yorkshire accent; dress, blue suit and cap. A watchmaker and jeweller; native of Bradford. Sentenced at Chester Quarter Sessions, 15th October, 1902, to 3 years penal servitude for iarcenv ( lodger). Licenced 4th March last, C 465. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Portsmouth. NORFOLK. 91.— Norwich ( City).— For stealing 3 silver watches and 2 chains— Expiree BERTIE GREEN, alias GEORGE GREEN, GEORGE HENRY HORNEY, and WALTER KENTISH, Office No. 42- 02, age 26, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache dark brown, eyes blue, prominent teeth, scar left side of forehead, bow and arrow back left hand, arrow and anchor right forearm, ring on 3rd and 4th left fingers; dress, light check jacket suit, light cap, brown boots ( all new). A bricklayer; native of Swaffham. Sentenced at Ipswich Borough Sessions, 10th : April, 1902, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licence revoked, liberated on expiration of sen- tence, 20th inst. Information to Chief Constable Winch, Nor- wich. NO TTINGHA MS HIRE. 92.— Mansfield ( County).— Licence- holder NATHAN GILES, Office No. 1376- 04, Case No. 27, 30th June last, since deceased. PROPERTY STOLEN. • 4- CHESHIRE. 93.— Runcorn ( County).— 26th inst., by housebreaking at Little Leigh, 2 gold oval brooches; 1 old silver watch; 1 pair gold faced cuff links; 1 gold bracelet; 1 ebony brooch, set 4 brilliants; 1 pair lace boots, size 8A; 1 Kruger florin; 40 old bronze coins; and £ 18— By TWO MEN ( lst, age 25, height 5 ft. 6 in.; wear- ing black coat and vest, light cap. 2nd, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 in.; dress, dark suit and cap). Information to Supt. Ennion, Runcorn. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 94.— Y Division. — 28th inst., 2 horses ( lst, a brown gelding, 16 hands, white star on forehead, near fore knee joint swollen, very long oars, shaggy mane, rat tail. 2nd, a bay gelding, 16 hands, full mane, long tail, wearing a black leather headstall with chain attached). 1 nformation to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Ft lice Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 9b— Metropolitan Police Districtr Convict Supervision Office.— Licence- holder HARRY THOMPSON, Office- No. 2614- 02, Case No. 35, 8th inst. 96.— Gloucestershire, Bristol' ( City). — Licence- holder JOSEPH WRIGHT,. Office No. 2371- 01, Case No. 21, 11th August last,, and sentenced at North London Sessions, 20th inst., to 3 years penal servitude for horse stealing. 97.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— Supervisee ARTHUR MARSHALL, Office No. 370- 03, Case No. 23, 25th ult., at Carnarvon, on a charge of obtaining food, & c., by false pretences. MISSING. 98.— Since 21st inst., from his home at St. Luke's Vicarage, Barton Hill, Bristol— THEO- DORE PERCIVAL CAMERON WILSON, age 17, height 5 ft. 10i in., slight build, complexion pale, hair light brown; dress, dark rough cloth overcoat, black lounge coat, dark trousers. Is believed to be suffering from the effects of over- study. He has written articles for magazines, and may apply to Editors for employment. Will most likely be found at a lodging house. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. List of Lloenoe Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, « v? o have been ro approhandad, tor the week ending September 23th. I905. with the results, eto. Divisions concerned I Ref. to Office iPageand No. Year of ' HO. Ree. NAME. Sentence. Date and Place. Fresu Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. E. L. V, W, E D. P. L. K, fl. T. A, L, E, • J. M, L. 228— 02 239- 05 508- 02 220— 05 3685— 97 107- 05 CAMPION, CHARLES FOSTER, HENRY HAMILTON, HENRY 3398- 99, — HENLEY, MATTHEW MARSH, GEORGE VIcGLUE, JOHN PAYNE, GEORGE I I 2966— 01 218— 05 PERRY, GEORGE > 204— 02 205— 05 727— 00 212— 06 893- 02 112— 05 S. 2095 — 99 ; 251— 05 3415— 02 331G- 02 238— 04 WELLS, GEORGE WHITE, THOMAS WILLIAMS, JOHN 4 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 1 j ears p. s. 20?. or 14 davs h. l. 5 years p. s. 4 years p. s. i months h. l. 23rd Sept., Clerkenwell P. Ct. lLoittring 113th Sept., S. L. Sess. Burglary 14th Sept., C. C. Ct. Larceny ( trick) 13th Sept., Marylebone P. Ct. 13th Sept., C. C. Ct. Burglary 20th Sept., N. L. Sess. 14th Sept., S. L. Sess. • tame Name P. O. Wilson, 440E ; also P. C. Wiggett,. 337 D. j/ yj HENRY HALL P. C. Johnson, 423M ; also P. S. Willis,. C. I. D., M. HENRY FRANCIS P. S. Reid, C. I D., B; also P. S. Cunn- HAMILTON irgham, C. I. D.. G. Disorderly conduct Same Name P. C. llussell, 265 D. Larceny from JOHN COX railway station Laiceny ( goods Same Name exposed for sale) IF. or 7 davs impt.'. 20th Sept., Westminster P. Diunk, & c. Same Name Ct. 21st Sept., Westminster P. Drunk, & c. Same Name Ct. 13th Sept., C. C. Ct. GEORGE VICTOR P. C. Southern, 471V ; also P. C. Gor- MARCH don, C. I. D., P. 10s. or 7 days 2 years h. l. 18 months h. l. 13th Sept., S. L. Sess. Cttering counter- feit coin Larceny ( goods ex- posed) THOMAS WAI KER Same Na- ne P. C. Sargent, 45SR ; also P. S. Gregory,. C. I. D., S. P. C. Davies, 435U ; also P. S Norris i C. I. D., K. P. C. Hughes, 27AR ; also P. S. Watts C. I. D., A. ( P. S. Smith, 25L. P. C. Smith and P. C. Goading, C. I. D.,. 1 H P. C.' Snelling, IS9M ; also P. S. Beard,. C. I. D.. L. LONDON.— PBIHTBD FOB HIS MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE B* J. J. KKLIHSB A Co., LIMITED ; 99, VICTORIA STBEET S. W.; 33, KINO WILLIAM STREET, B. C.; AND MABSHALSKA WOBES,, S. B. 64781