THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FKIDAY, JANUARY 19, 1906. VOL. XXIII., No. 2J02. • QUI. 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. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be inserted at a cost of 7s. per portrait, and of 5s. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, unless the article is large or unusually intricate, when the engraver's charge will range from 5s. to 10s. A remittance of os. should be made in the first instance for cost of engraving sketches. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. k. T IONS. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and as far as practicable they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announce- ment will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only; they must be in the usual form; and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, Xew Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. The Space being limited, announcements concerning " Missing Persons" are only accepted on payment, but insertion in the next or any subsequent issue cannot be guaranteed. The charge for such inertions Cif accepted) will be i/ icen 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 tne 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. ( i) 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, holdine 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.— F Division.— For obtaining £ 20 by false pretences— HENRY CHARLES JAMES, alias CHARLES HOSKEN, age about 38, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, hair ( long, curly, and slightly bald on top) dark brown, eyes ( prominent) brown, erect bearing, soft voice, can use foreign accent when necessary; dress, blue jacket suit, or dark grey frock coat and vest, dark grey trousers, grey herring bone Chesterfield Raglan overcoat, black hard felt or silk hat. A native of Helston, Cornwall. Warrant issued. 2.— L Division.— For unlawfully withhold- ing £ 1, monies of the United Order of General Labourers of London— SAMUEL CARTER, age 40, height 5 ft. 4 in., thick set, complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved, large head; dress, blue nilot jacket, cord vest and trousers, dark cap. A labourer; native of Aldershot. Warrant issued. 3.— IV Division.— For withholding £ 36, monies of the Star of Brixton Slate Club — WILLIAM MERCHANT, age 50, height 5 ft. 7i in., complexion fresh, hair turning grey, eyes brown; dress, pepper and salt colour jacket and trousers, dark grey soft felt hat. A native of Stroud, Glos. Warrant issued. 4. — X Division.— For being concerned with THOMAS BROCKETT, in custody, charged with conspiracy and fraud to obtain horses, har- ness, and povender— ALFRED PAYNE, alias GOODWIN and CHIPPY, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark, eyes brown; wearing long black overcoat, black hard felt hat, lace boots. Appearance of a coster- monger. — WILLIAM DOWNTON, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresli, hair brown, moustache light, eyes grey; dress, blue serge suit, long grey overcoat, dark cap. A carman and contractor. Both natives of Kilburn, London. Warrant issued. 5. — X Division. — For being concerned with others in stealing, 11th inst., 2 horses ( re- covered)— WILLIAM FELTON, age about 40, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes ( weak, bottom of one drawn down) grey; dress, dark clothes, long fawn colour over- coat, black hard felt hat. lace boots. An omni- bus driver; native of Kilburn, London. Warrant issued. 6— Y Division.— For obtaining £ 2 15s. by a worthless cheque. No. 0- J00^ 70, on National Bank, Ltd. Elgin Avenue, Harrow Road, W., 26th ult.— WILLIAM SPENCER GRANT, Office No. M8877, age 31, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion fresh, thin face, hair ( inclined to curl) dark brown, eyes ( cataract left** dark, long nose; wearing fawn colour overcoat, bow tie, hard felt hat, carried brown kid gloves and silver- mounted walk- ing stick. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 7.— Hungerfortl( County).— For deserting his wife and family, 31st May, 1905— EDWIN HARRY WATTS, age 35, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, woman's head and " K. M." tattooed left arm; dress, dark jacket and vest, light cord trousers, white neckerchief, brown cap. A native of Ink- pen. Warrant issued. 8 — Hungerford ( County).— For obtain- ing food, lodgings, and monev by false pretences— CHARLES ' GILLMORE "( supposed false), age 50 to 53, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion, hair, moustache ( turning- grey), and eyes dark, third right finger deformed; dress, long dark overcoat, cloth straps at wrists, dark jacket, car- digan vest, dark cord trousers, blue neckerchief with red spots or stripes, blue cap with cloth strap across, heavy boots. Stated he was fore- man of a telephone gang. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gamble. Hungerford. CHESHIRE. 9 — Birkenhead ( County\- For stealing a chisel; 1 trowel; and 2 hammers— EDWARD WILLIAMS, alias EDWARD CARNEY and WM. MURPHY, age 64, height 5 ft. 7} in., complexion fresh, hair, short whiskers, and mous- tache dark grey, eyes blue, blue scar bridge of nose, 2 boil scars on forehead; dress, dark morn- ing coat, mole skin trousers, dark cap, old lace boots, tops cut. A native of co. Wicklow. Has been convicted of similar offences at Liverpool, Prescot, Todmorden, and Birkenhead. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sutherland, Birkenhead. 10.— Macclesfield ( County\— For steal- ing, 12th inst., at Wilmslow, a horse ( recovered)—• J. HEATH, age about 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion dark sallow, hair, moustache, and slight side whiskers dark, eyes ( small) blue or black; wearing blue reefer overcoat, old cap, collar, and scarf. Appearance of a farm labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Downes, County Pnlica Office, Macclesfield. 4 T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1906. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)- 11.— Runoom ( County).— For embezzling £ 1 15s. 7d.— WILLIAM HARDER, age 26 to 28, height 5 ft. 10£ in., complexion fair, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes grey; dress, dark blue jacket suit, grey overcoat, black bowler hat or grey cap. A photographer's traveller or collector; sup- posed a native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ennion, Runcorn. 12.— Stockport ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences— WILLIAM WILSON CAIRNS, alias TURNER, age about 50, height 5 ft. 7 in., red nose, hair turning grey, clean shaved; dress, dark speckled jacket, dark blue trousers, black overcoat, black hard felt hat, old boots. He represented that he had opened a Clothing Club, and for money paid to him he gave a green receipt with an address in ' tjhe Borough stamped thereon. On the receipt he marked the amount of clothing to be given to bearer at a fixed time later in the day. Has been convicted at Lone- ton, Staffs, Kilmarnock, Leeds, Wakefield, and in Ayrshire. Is also wanted elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Stockport. CUMBERLAND. 13.— Workington ( County).— Vor obtain ing 3 pairs boots ( 1 pair recovered) ( 1 pair box calf, Derby pattern, size 6, plain soles; 1 pair glace kid, button, size 6, plain soles), by false pre- tences, 10th inst— THOMAS SCOTT, age 18, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion fresh, smooth face, hair dark, of good address; dress, dark overcoat, black knickers, white silk muffler, dark cap, supposed wearing the stolen button boots. Has served in small coasting vessels. Left Workington 13th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cheesman, Workington. 14.— Carlisle ( City).— Supervisee THOMAS S. SHERLOCK, Office No. 1888- 97, Case No. 18, 14th July, 1905, not now wanted. ESSEX. 15.— Braintree ( County). — For stealing ( lodgings) a pair brown soft leather leggings, new, steel spring fastening, small strap and buckle at top; 2 9 ct. gold pins, small ( 1 mounted as fox's head; other shamrock); and a bunch of small keys — A MAN, who gave the name of BAKER, age 20, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes grey; dress, grey over- coat and trousers, black jacket, grey tweed cap, turned down at back, pink or red tie, lace boots. Stated he was a native of Reading. Information to Supt. Terry, Braintree. 1 &.— Southend- on- Sea ( C< t>,\— For larceny ( bailee)— WILLIAM BEVERLEY, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, carries his head to one side, well educated; dress, grey jacket suit, grey overcoat, black hard felt hat. An antique china and picture repairer; native of Bristol. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. GL O UCES TERSHIRE. 17.— Cheltenham ( County) — For stealing. 3rd inst., a bay horse, 6 years, 16 hands, white star on forehead, hog mane, short tail, a good hunter, slight whistler; a saddle, " Harmer, Ciren- cester," under flap; and a snaffle bit bridle, may have " G. V. F." stamped on head, and a martingale — A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, sharp features, slightly bald, several upper teeth missing, pock- marked, can speak German; dress, blue suit and cap. A groom. Is known at Swindon, Warwick, and Lambourne, Berks. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. 18.— Bristol ( City).— For larceny ( lodgings) — EDITH CLARK, age 19, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., stout build, full round face, hair light brown, eyes blue; dress, blue cape with red lining, black skirt and bodice, blue tam- o'- shanter hat, may be wearing light grey jacket - with metal buttons, strap across back, long brown stole. She repre sented herself as a Lieutenant of the Salvation Army. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 19. — Andovor ( CountyX— For stealing £ 6 — GEORGE HERBERT NEW, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, stars and stripes tattooed back of one hand, clasped hands back of other, addicted to drink; dress, black suit with white stripes, black bowler hat. A native of London. Has served in the Navy. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bowles, Andover. 20— Fareham ( County).— For obtaining £ 5 by a worthless cheque at Havant, 15th August, 1904 — G. B. GIRVAN FINDLAY, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., thick set, complexion, hair, and long moustache dark, well educated; wearing grey overcoat, black bowler hat, brown boots. Usually stays at hotels or boarding houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Carman, Fareham. 21.— Southampton ( Borough).— For steal- ing £ 49 3s. 7d., monies of a Boilermakers' Society — WILLIAM JAMES CLARKE, age 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache iron grey, rather deaf; wearing old dark overcoat. A boilermaker; native of South- ampton. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. KENT. 22. — Sandwich ( C> unty).— For stealing ( bailee), 12th inst., 2 bicycles ( 1st, 27 in. frame, black enamelled, green lined, Chater Lea fittings, flat handle bars, Crabbe rim brakes front and back, pull- up lever, rat- trap pedals, " Bradstow. D. Hastings, Broadstairs, Kent," transfer on head and tube, Lucas lamp, Pathfinder, black en- amelled, 2nd, a lady's, 25 in. frame, black en- amelled, B. S. A. fittings, trade mark on rest tube in gold, upturned handle bars, inverted lever back ( Crabbe) stay brake, front rim brake ( Crabbe), plated rims, Clincher A- Won tyres, wired edge, Brooks's saddle— A MAN, who gave the name of MASON. ( For description see Case No. 47, 12th inst.) He hired the machines 12th inst., and took them to Holborn Viaduct Station, Lon- don. Warrant issued. 23.— Sandwich ( County).— For deserting his children at Minster Thanet, 6th February, 1905 — THOMAS DAVIS, age about 39, tall," slight build, hair dark. A native of Canterbury. Hawks lavender, & c. Stays at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Chaney, Sandwich. 24. — Sitting bourne ' r.>/ 1. — Korpm- bezzling £ 3 7s. 6d.— THOMAS HARDCASTLE, age about 43, height about 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes dark, carries his head forward; dress, dark jacket, light trousers. A carman. Was employed by a Cement Company. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rhodes, Sittiugbourne. 25.— Maidstone ( Borough).— tor stealing £ 1 16s. 4£ d.-- Licence- holder CHARLES ALBERT SISSONS, Office No. 1964- 04, age 34, height 5 ft, 9 in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes brown, 2 scars under left jaw, 1st right finger amputated at 1st joint, sailor right, female's head and wreath left forearm. An engine driver and fireman; native of Sheffield. Sentenced at Bristol Assizes, 20tli February, 1901, to 5 years penal servitude for bigamy. Licenced 10th December, 1904. b 68. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Mackintosh, Maidstone. 26.— Margate ( Biro'gh).— For stealing ( bailee) 2 bicycles ( 1st, 24 in. frame, 28 by li in. wheels, free wheel, 2 inverted lever brakes, plated rims, flat handle bars, cork grips, rat trap pedals, 3- coil spring saddle, black en- amelled mudguards and lamp, Challis bell, trans- fer on head and back mudguard, <: Raleigh Gazelle, No. 2." 2nd, lady's, 28 by in. wheels, enamelled centres, 22 in. frame, B. S. A. Coaster hub, front rim brake, inverted lever Reved chain guard, black lace dress guard, rubber pedals, up- turned handle bars, " In Equilibric " transfer on head)— A MAN, who gave the name of MASON, age 21 to 25, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion sallow, clean shaved; wearing dark jacket, grey trousers, dark cap, brown boots and leggings. He hires 2 machines ( 1 a lady's) for a few hours, despatches them from the nearest railway station to London, and telegraphs to a confederate to fetch them. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Margate. LANARKSHIRE. 27.— Govan ( Burgh)— For embezzling £ 37 17s. 9d.— JOHN LAWSON, age 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion and hair dark, clean shaved; dress, dark tweed jacket suit, dark overcoat, black felt hat, generally carries gloves in one hand, speaks with slight east country accent. A traveller and collector. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Govan. LEICESTERSHIRE. 28.— Leicester ( Borough).— For obtaining. £ 250 by false pretences, 12th February, 1903 — WALTER FRANCIS JACKSON, age 33,. height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, sloping shoulders, complexion rather pale, hair dark tinged with red, eyes prominent, long neck. A solicitor; native of Leicester. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Head Constable, Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 29.— Spilsby ( County). — For failing to surrender to his bail at Lindsey Quarter Sessions, Lincoln, 5th inst., for larceny ( see Case No. 26, 13th October, 1905) — JAMES BIRKETT, alias BIRKWOOD' and MELVILLE, age 25, height 5 ft. 10i in., slight build, complexion fair, hair ginger, clean shaved, eyes blue grey; dress, light brown or fawn colour overcoat, dark brown suit, black hard hat, light lace boots. A native of Walthamstow, Essex. Recently employed as an insurance agent at Mexborough, Doncaster. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Marshall, Spilsby. 30.— Lincoln ( City).— " or obtaining food, & c., by false pretences, and stealing 3s., 6th ult.— - ELLIOTT, alias JOHN CHAMBERS, age about 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, com- plexion dark, hair ( rather long) and heavy mous- tache and beard black, no teeth in upper jaw; dress, dark overcoat, old dark grey mixture jacket suit, black and white check muffler, old light lace boots, old brown kid gloves. He repre- sented that he was an electrical engineer, and about to lay electric plant at a mansion. Is- wanted elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Lincoln. NO TTINGHA MS HIRE. 31.— Nottingham ( City).— For failing to report— Supervisee THOMAS GASKILL, alias- JOHNSON, Office No. 3517- 02, age 60, height 5 ft. 9i in., complexion sallow, hair and eyes grey, long thin nose ( slightly inclined to left), blue dot back right hand, 4th finger and right thumb have been injured. A painter; native of Manchester. Sentenced at Derby County Quarter Sessions, 5th April, 1905, to 6 months hard labour and 2 years supervision for stealing money. To dealt with where found. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Clay, Notting- ham. OXFORDSHIRE. 32.— Henley - on - Thames ( County).— On commitment warrant for non- payment of £ 2" 2s. and Is. 6d. costs imposed for cruelty to a pony — JOHN BOFFA, an Italian, age 25 to" 27, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in.,, slight build, complexion dark, thin features, hair, slight moustache, and eyes dark, hangs his head when walking, speaks English im- perfectly. Travels the country with an organ, accompanied by his WIFE ( an Englishwoman), ago 19 or 20, " height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., full face, hair light brown: dressed in Italian style. A native of Maidenhead. Information to Snpt. Sorrell, Henley- on- Thames. STAFFORDSHIRE. 33— Bilston ( County).— For stealing, 2nd inst., a horse ( recovered)— WILLIAM GRIFFIN,. alias ROBERTS, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair light; dress., light coat and vest, dark trousers, light cap, strong lace boots. A native of Acocks Green, Birmingham. Warrant issued. 31 - — Bilston ( County). — For obtaining money by false pretences A MAN, age 21 or 22, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, thin features, turned up nose, hair dark brown, clean' shaved ; dress, dark suit and cap, light boots with' toe- caps. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Spendlove, Bilston. 35. — Burslem UiountvK— For obtaining furniture by false pretences, 15th ultl— ROBERT HOWLETT MARSHALL, age 32 to 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., good build, complexion inclined to dark, hair and heavy moustache dark brown; wearing dark overcoat and black hard hat. A ticket writer; supposed a native of London. Stays at common lodging houses. He obtained the' goods by stating he was opening' a business as a sign writer, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief1 Constable Hill; Burslem. FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 1906. T H E ; P O L I C E G A Z E T TE 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLIOE DISTRICT. 3i.— C Divisionm— Vor stealing from a hotel 30th ult., a gold chain satchel, knob fastening, small gold mirror attached; 1 gold chain purse, set diamond, sapphire, and emerald, monogram " A. E. P." one side; 1 long gold chain, fancy link pattern, set large irregular shape pearls at in-> tervals; 1 pair lorgnettes, rim and handle of open work, gold monogram " A. E. P." thereon; 1 lady's 18 ct. demi- hunter keyless watch, white dial, maker Asprey, New Bond Street, blue enamelled outer front case— Expiree FREDERICK BROOKS. alias WILLIAM GEORGE NORTON, Office No. 546- 03 ( Case No. 3, 22nd ult., ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR 69, Figure 27), age 41, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion sallow, hair ( thin on top) brown, rather long moustache lieht brown, eyes hazel, of delicate appearance, quiet voice; dress, yellow and brown mixture rough tweed jacket suit. An American journalist. He usually selects first- class hotels, is a very clever thief. Sentenced at North London Sessions, 3rd April, 1900, to 4 years penal servitude for stealing jewellery from a hotel. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 37. — T Division*— For stealing £ 450 monies of a slate club, at Fulwell, Middlesex— WILLIAM FRANCIS VOLANT YOUNG, age about 45, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, round face, thin lips, hair ( turning grey) and slight moustache dark, short side whiskers, eye£ blue, pointed chin, good teeth; wearing dark clothes and cap. An electric tram car driver. May endeavour to leave the country. Absconded 22nd ult. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 38 .— Cuisborough ( County).— For ob- taining £ 6 14s. by false pretences, at Salt, burn, 24th November, 1905— Expiree MARY BEA- TRICE MANNING, alias MARY SHAW BEELEY, M. B. MAITLAND, MAYNE, MAUD ELLIOTT, BLUNT, HARRIS, HUNT, ROSSITER, MOULSHAM, COWARD, HAM ILTON, PENNY, MOYNHAM, MIDDLE- TON, DUDLEY, BRYAN, HOLMES, GRE- GORY, and HARTLEY, Office No. 2324- 98 ( Case No. 13, 28th July last, and ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR 74, Figure 32), ago about 37 ( looks older), height 5 ft., stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes blue- grey, thick lips, was wearing gold rimmed glasses, prominent teeth ( 8 artificial in upper jaw), scar back of right hand and right, of forehead, 3 moles ri< jht of neck; dress, blue costume jacket faced with silver em broidery, brownish grey check Inverness cape, and black hat. Said to be a nurse; and a native of Sheffield. Sentenced at Central Criminal Court, 30th April, 1900, to 5 years penal servi- tude for false pretences. She is a clever swindler, and is wanted elsewhere for similar frauds. Calls at liigh- class schools, states she is desirous of sending her daughter and nephew to school, and that she intends to take a large house in the district, that she has several servants, & c., thereby generally obtains a loan of money. Had in her possession a black American trunk, about 3 ft. long by 2 ft. deep, brass mounted, with 2 light colour wooden bands across lid; 1 black wicker basket, 2 ft. 6 in. long, leather strap fastening; 1 black leather bonnet box, 2 ft. long. Left Whitby and booked to York on 25th November. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rose, Guisborough. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 39.— D Division.- - For obtaining £;£ 5 IOH. 9d., by a worthless cheque, 26th October, 1905— LEWIS GREENE TEWKESBURY, age 42, height 5 ft. lli in., complexion pale, hair and moustache ( twisted at ends) dark brown, eyes blue, of military appearance; dress, black morning coat • suit, dark grey overcoat, bow tie. A native of Manchester, New Hampshire, U. S. A. Associates with company promoters and outside stockbrokers, ' util recently he was the proprietor of the Invest- ment Corporation of England, Blomfield Street, E. C. VIOLET AUBREY TEWKESBURY, age about 33, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair golden ( supposed dyed), eyes blue, American accent, of theatrical appearance; dress, three- quarter sable jacket and toque, black skirt. A native of Denmark. ( See Case No. 3, 8th ult.) Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ESSEX. AO.— Southend- on- Sea ( Co• « •• » / » /").— For forgery— EDWARD L. ELGAR, age 52, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and whiskers black, eyes ( cast in one) brown, carries his head 4 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1906. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED Ccontd.)— forward; dress, dark jacket suit, black overcoat. A native of Ramsgate. Has been employed as a builder's manager and certified architect. Sup- posed accompanied by A WOMAN, age 38, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, full face, hair brown; wearing a light jacket. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. £ 10 REWARD. 41.— Stoke - on - Trent ( County).— For embezzlement, 27th December, 1905— ALBERT BASNETT, age 41, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion and eyes dark, hair dark brown, moustache black, several front teeth missing, others much discoloured ; dress, dark grey overcoat, black morn- ing coat suit with stripes, black bowler bat, lace boots. A brewer's cashier. Absconded 1st inst. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Harry Shaw, Copeland Street, St^ ke- on- Trent, to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of Basnett. Information to the Chief Constable, Stafford, or to Supt. Aldridgo, Stoke- on- Trent. red and black neckerchief, light plaid shawl, white apron, spring side boots. Stated she was a native of Oldbury. She called at a house, 25th ult., and feigned illness, stated she had received a telegram requesting her to come to West Bromwich to re- ceive £ 200 compensation as the result of a fatal accident to her son, and obtained the above amount to purchase stamps, which were required for death duties. Absconded 2nd inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Whitehurst, West Bromwich. SUFFOLK ( West). 15.— Bury St. Edmund's ( County).— For steaNng ( bailee), Sth instt, a " Premier" bicycle, 24 in. frame, Helical tubing, Butterfly rat- trap pedals, Magnet back rim brake Micro- meter free wheel, Dunlop basket pattern tyres, black Westwood rims, front Plunger brake, flat handle bar, chain on left side of machine, lamp and black celluloid pump attached—- A MAN, who gave the name of W. J. SMITH, age about 35, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes dark, left elbow deformed : dress, blue plaid suit, plated horse- shoe buttons on jacket., 3 buttons each lap, velvet collar on jacket and vest, trousers wide at bottoms, red and black silk neckerchief, tweed cap. Was em- ployed as an engine driver by a showman of animated pictures. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Emmer- son, Bury St. Edmunds. SURREY. 1( 5.— Guildford ( County).— For etealu g pheasants from a " pheasantry \ at Wanborough, 2ud inst. JOHN KEMP, alias HEWETT. age about 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, full face, hair dark brown, slight stubby moustache dark, wears earrings, scar on forehead, cross flags and sailor right forearm, woman left forearm; dress, dark pilot coat, dark blue guernsey and cap, white moleskin trousers. A navvy. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Guildford. SUSSEX ( East) 47.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing a £ 5 Bank of England note, and £ 10— — MILLER, age 55 to 60, height 4 ft. G or 7 in., complexion sallow, rather snub nose, hair brown ( turning grey); dress, black dress, black cape, lined fur, black bonnet supposed violet flowers thereon. A housekeeper. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. gives addresses at Mission Services, & c. Is well known to . showmen, for whom lie paints | ajnd decorates roundabouts and show vans. He left behind a card, " A. Thomas, builder and decora- tor, plumber, gas, hot water, and sanitary en- gineer. A trial solicited," thereon. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to the (,' hief Constable, Salisbury. WORCESTERSHIRE. M— Kings Heath ( County). — For burglary and assault, 5th inst.— TWO MEN ( 1st, age 19, height 5 ft., complexion fresh, long face, slightly freckled, prominent forehead, hair light brown, eyes brown, 4 dots left forearm, " T. D." right forearm, slightly deaf; wearing grey over- coat, dark cap. Formerly an inmate of Saltley Reformatory. 2nd, age about 21, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion dark; dress, dark brown suit, dark cap, lace boots. May be found sleeping out). Information to Supt. Chare, King's Heath. 53. — Oldbury ( Cou? ity).— For failing to re- port — Supervisee FREDERICK BARTON, alias ARTHUR PEARMAN, JAMES READER, ARTHUR BRADLEY, PEARMAN, and JOSEPH WOOD, Office No. 348- 03, age 27, height 5 ft. 5A in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, mole under right jaw, 3rd right finger crooked, walks erect, talks freely, boasts of having been left a sum of money. A baker; native of Birmingham. Sentenced at Birmingham Sessions, 28th October, 1903, to 12 months hard labour and 2 years supervision for cycle stealing. Subse- quently convicted, and liberated on remission, 2nd November, 1905. 3266. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hill, Oldbury. PERSONS IN- CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 54.— Thames Division .— Remanded till 23rd inst., charged with the unlawful possession of 2 bicycles ( 1st, The Bradstow," " D. Hastings, maker, Broadstairs, Kent," on head, Re£. No. 341992, Lycett saddle, plated rims front wheel, back wheel enamelled black, green lines, free wheel, rat trap pedals, detachable celluloid mudguards, patent tool bag with mica front over name- space, front and back Crabbo brakes, Lucas Pathfinder lamp, New Departure bell, " Chater Lea Manu- facturing Company," on head screw; 2ud, lady's nearly new, " Reg. No. 433267 " on brake head, B. S. A. fittings, Bowdcn brakes front and rear, patent head lock, free wheel, patent gear ease, circular picce of mica round axle part, Brooks's saddle Lucas Pathfinder lamp, plated rims, black cnamellod frame, turned- up handle bars, celluloid handles, green)— ARTHUR HARRIS, alius BEN- JAMIN " ISAACS, age 19, looks 23, height 5 ft. 7^' in., complexion sallow, full face, dimple in chin, hair ( long) and eyes ( large) dark brown, small scars on face and back of left hand, speaks good English; dress, dark brown and igreem striped jacket ( square corners) and vest, grey striped riding breeches, brown leather leggings, brown boots. A Russian Jew. Traced to his possession: A lady's bicycle, B. S. A. fittings, black enamelled frame, Clincher tyres front and back, Bartlett's patent, manufactured bv North British Rubber Co., 28- in. wheels, Crabbe thumb brake front, Bowden brake back, Bluemel's celluloid detach- able mudguards back and front, Lycett saddle, plated rims. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued) - STAFFORDSHIRE. 42.— Longton ( County). — For fraud, 1st November, 1905— WILLIAM MATTHEW GILL, age 48, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown ( turning grey), bad teeth, stoops, walks badly. He was employed as a ticket inspector on the Bradford City Tramways from 1st July, 1904, to 10th October", 1905, and obtained a crate of ware by representing that be was still so engaged. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longtou. 13. — Stafford ( County). — For stealing a cheque for £ 15 10s., 1st inst.— A MAN, who gave the name of — HAMILL, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, thin features, heavy moustache dark, bad teeth ; dress, dark navy blue serge suit, dark grey overcoat, brown tie, grey motor cap, lace boots. Had with him a bicycle. On 2ud iust. he purchased a 9 ct. gold English lever watch, No. 85695, keyless, crystal glass, " Mottrani, Stafford" on works ; 1 do. double Albert, graduated liuk pattern, gold seal attached, aud presented the stolen cheque in payment. Dur- ing the night of 2nd inst. he stole from his lodg- ings a lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 23319, out of repair, " T. II. Garrity" inside outer case. He stated he had a motor car at a local garage. Is believed to be au expert thief. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Stafford. H - IVesr Bromwich ( County). — For obtaining 3s. 9d. by false pretences — KATE O'CONNELLY ( supposed" false), age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., stout build, complexion fail', hair ( turning grey in front) dark, eyes blue, wart on left cheek boue, front upper teeth missing, plausible manner, Lancashire dialect; dress, black alpaca figured skirt, black bodice trimmed braid, WARWICKSHIRE. 18.— Solihull ( County).— For sLeep- stealing and failing to surrender to his bail at Quarter Sessions, 2nd inst.— WILLIAM RICHARDSON, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes grey, scar over right eye, mole on left forearm. A butcher or dealer; native of Leicester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Carbis, Solihull. 49- — Birmingham ( City). — For stealing £ 10, 10th October, 1905— FREDERICK A. WARNER, age 54, height 6 ft., slight build, complexion fresh, long thin face, hair aud mous- tache iron grey, artificial teeth; dress, usually frock coat, light trousers, silk hat. An Insur auce Company's manager; native of Lancashire. Absconded 18th December, 1905. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Birming- ham. WILTSHIRE. 50.— Salisbury ( City).— For sailing two alms boxes and contents-- A MAN, who gave the name of WHITE, age 25 or 26, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., hair and moustache dark, slight cast in left eye, speaks with London accent; dress, dark suit, green tie, black bowler hat. 51 — Salisbury ( City).— For bigamy— EDWARD GARRETT, alias ARTHUR ED- WARD THOMAS, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion dark, hair and heavy mous- tache dark brown, eyes irrey, first, joint left fore- linger stiff, left little tinker crooked, several scars left leg, scar right shoulder, mole back of neck left side; dress, black square- cut coat and vest, dark grey trousers, light spotted lie, black button boots, carried a black aud brown knotted stick, wore South African war medal ribbons on vest. A shoemaker and a house decorator. Has served in the Royal Marine Li< dit Infantry. He takes lodgings with widows, and offers them marriage, STAFFORDSHIRE. 55. — Longton ( County).— Remanded till 23rd iust., charged with larceny, 15th inst. — ARTHUR MOLE, age 48, height 5 ft. 6i in., complexion fresh, hair grey, moustache light, eyes brown, cut mark inside both forearms, boil scar left arm; dress, blue jacket, black vest, light cord trousers, spotted muffler, light peak can. light lace boots. A labourer; native of West Brom- wich. He was discharged from the North Stafford- shire Regiment in 1884, has since tramped the country. 56. — Longton ( Couuty).— Remanded till 23id iust., charged with larceny, 16th inst. JOHN LEONARD ( supposed false), age 26, height 5 ft. 1 in., coinolexiou fresh, hair dark sliglil moustache brown, eves grey; dress, brown jackct, black vest, grey trousers, blue muffler, light plaid cap, lace boots. A labourer; native ot Blackburn. Tramps the country, stays at com- mon lodging houses. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longtou. FRIDAY, JANUARY L'J, 1906. T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. 5 PERSONS IN CUSTODY (' continued,— SUSSEX ( East). 57.— Hastings ( Borough).— Sentenced, 10th inst., to 1 month hard labour for larceny ( goods exposed for sale)— Expiree WILLIAM MOSS, alias REED, SMITH, JONES, and ROBERTS, Office No. 2759- 01 ( ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR 79, Figure 27), age 36, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, eyes hazel, face pock- marked, scar bridge of nose and on left eyebrow, mole on forehead, star and blue marks back right forearm. A labourer; native of Poplar. He is a till thief and burglar. Sentenced at Maidstone Assizes, 28th November, 1902, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( till). Information to Chief Constable Baker, Hast- ings. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 58.— F Divisiona— 2nd inst., 2 guns, " Nos. 5105 and 5106 " thereon, hammerless ejector single trigger, by Boss, St. James Street, in leather case with canvas cover, " W. M. B." thereon. 59— M Division. — Between 5ih and 9th December, 1905, while in transit between Paris and London, a lady's Russian sable coat, short, large bishop sleeves and turn- down collar, lined very pale blue satin, crossing in front, and fastening with fancy gold buttons, " Kate Riley, 11 Dover Street," on lining. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BUCKINGHA MS HIRE. GO.— High Wycombe ( Borough).— Since 9th September, 1905, a silver cream ewer, Queen Anne pattern, of George III. date, weight 5 to 6 ozs. Information to the Chief Constable, High Wycombe. ESSEX. Kl.- Southend- on- Sea ( County).— 4th inst., by housebreaking, a 9 ct. gold bangle, fastens with padlock, initials " C. E. F." on lock; 1 gold pin, set brilliants, shape of a tennis racket and ball; 1 do., set brilliants and ruby in centre; 1 18 ct. small gold brooch, knob in centre: 1 rolled gold Albert, gold compass attached; 1 lady's small silver hunter watch, " A. Frost" engraved inside case, maker, James McCabe, Exchange, London; 1 lady's silver watch, chased back, flowered dial; 1 silver watch, open face, makers, Kendall and Dent; 1 silver bracelet, 1A in. wide, Burmese make; 1 gas ring with green cased tube; and several silver rings. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. GLA MORGA NSHIRE. 62 — Cardiff ( City).— 13th inst., by office- breaking, a " Smith Premier" typewriter, No. 51882, size 4, complete with base board and cover. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Car- diff. GLOUCES TERSHIRE. 63— Bristol ( City).— 15th inst,, a gold lever watch, No. 17786, white dial, " Cromey, Bristol," on dial, shield on back of case. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 64.— Southampton ( Borough).— 4rh inst., by housebreaking, a gold half- moon brooch, set 5 brilliants; 1 gold signet ring, monogram " R. F." thereon; 1 lady's gold ring, set 2 white stones ( 1 missing); 1 lady's gold watch, open face, white dial, black hands, inside back of case tarnished; and about £ 15 5s. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. KENT. 65.— Dartford ( County).— Between 8th and 9th inst., by burglary at Sutton- at- Hone, a dark grey overcoat, light stripe, side pockets, double cuffs; 1 silver Geneva keyless watch, engraved, old fashioned; 2 silver cigarette cases, one en- graved " J. D. C."; 1 box of cigars, " Avoca" on bands. " J. Sananda & J. S. & Co., Ltd."; 1 black hard felt hat; 1 tortoise- shell case containing scissors and other articles for fancy work; 1 white shirt, " J. D. C." or " Crawford " marked in ink; 1 pair fawn colour driving gloves— Sus- picion is attached to A MAN, age 30 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in.; wearing short dark jacket, light trousers, probably wearing some of the stolen clothing. M.— Darttord ( County\— 6th inst.. a dark steel- grey overcoat, single breasted, double cuffs, side pockets ; 1 English lever watch, maker, Arnold Forrester— By A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, scar upper lip, heart and arrow left wrist; dress, speckled jacket, double breasted vest, blue serge trousers, grey cap, lace boots. Information to Supt. Kemp, Dartford. 67.— Dover ( Borough) — 13th inet., by house- breaking, a lady's gold watch, No. 107939; 1 do. long gold guard, twisted pattern; 1 do. gold ring, " Mizpah " thereon, cracked iu centre : ] gold ring, set dark red stone, piece broken off; 1 silver brooch, " Elsie " thereon ; 1 do., bee there- on; 1 do., made of a Jubilee half- crown; 1 gold cable chain, 2 links repaired with wire; 1 string of pearls; 1 gold locket, heart shape; 1 sand- stone brooch; 1 brown purse: 1 cash box, con- taining papers, and an artificial tooth set in gold plate, " No. 383." Information to the Chief Constable, Dover. 68.— Gravesend ( P » iough\— lith inst., by housebreaking, a lady's silver watch, plain open face ; 1 silver watch chain, tassel at end; 1 pair gold earrings; 1 half hoop paste diamond brooch— By TWO MEN ( 1st, age about 24, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build; wearing dark overcoat, hard felt hat. 2nd, age 25 or 26, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., rather stout build, moustache dark; wearing dark overcoat, red tie, hard felt hat. Information to the Chief Constable. Gravesend. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 69.— Newport ( Borough).— 5th inst., by housebreaking, a solid silver candlestick, pillar shape, square top and bottom, round centre, chased; 1 silver backed hair brush; 1 do. hat brush; 1 silver glove stretcher; 1 do. mounted pomade bottle; and £ 4 Is. 9d. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, New- port. NOR THA MP TONS HIRE. 70.— Peterborough ( City\— 15th inst.. b\ housebreaking ( 3 cases), a gold pin, set 4 rubies ; 1 South African medal, No. 7163, 4 bars, Volun- teer Company; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold English lever watch; 1 silver do.; 2 silver Geneva do.; 1 gold brooch, oblong; 1 do., set green stones and brilliants; 1 do:., 2 in. long^ £ hi. wide; 1 18 ct. gold ring, dark stone with white lines across ; 1 ladv's gold dress ring, broken in 2 places; 1 gold brooch, hair in front and inscription on back, " Presented to Wm. Smale"; 1 18 ot. gold bangle, nlait \ in. wide; 1 small round gold pin; 1 silver bird brooch; and about £ 35. Information to the Chief Constable, Peter- borough. SOMERSE TSHIRE. 7\.— Frome ( County).— 5th inst., a " Riley " safety bicycle, nearly new, enamelled black, red stripes, 25 in. frame, free wheel. Rudge- Whitworth handle bar, 2 inverted brakes, reflex clipper tyres; a lady's " Rudge- Whitworth " safety bicycle, 25 in. frame, plated rims, green lines, Bartlett Clincher tyres, upturned handle bar, front rim brake, part of back brake without levers. — By A MAN, height about 5 ft. 5 in., hair and eyes dark, clean shaved, well spoken, of smart appearance. Information to Supt. Rawlings, Frome. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. £ 5 REWARD. 72 .— Handsworth ( County).— 4th inst., by burglary, a light brown wooden case, 2 ft. long, 15 in. wide, scalloped ends, containing 12 large steel knives, ivory handles, silver- mounted, en- graved shape of a lily: 12 small do.; 12 large electro prongs; 12 small do.; 6 gold tea spoons, round handles, small knob at ends, bowls and handles engraved; 1 small odd gold do., handle and bowl engraved; 4 silver salt spoons, fluted pattern; 3 silver mustard spoons, round handles, knot at end: 3 plain silver mustard pots, stands on 3 feet; 2 silver soup spoons, rat tail pattern, " H " in old English engraved thereon; a number of electro- plated prongs and dessert spoons, ' H " in old English engraved on each. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Frank Hughes, Lea Bridge House, Handsworth, 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 of property recovered. Information to Supt. Pilliner, Handsworth. SUSSEX ( East), li.— Hastings ( Borough). — 11th inst., a cardboard box, 2 in. by l'l in., " Samuel " on lid; 1 15 ct. gold brooch, oblong, with 3 horse shoes, centre one set diamonds and sapphires, other two pearls, space at back for hair; 1 string of imita- tion white pearls, paste clasp— Suspicion is at- tached to TWO MEN ( 1st, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair light ( inclined to red): wearing a long light plaid overcoat and peak cap. 2nd, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion dark, rather long features, clean shaved; dress, dark jacket suit). Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WILTSHIRE. 74. — Warminster ( County). — Between 21st and 22nd ult., a crossed cheque on Coutts' Bank, payable to Messrs. Walton & Company. Limited, lor £ 4 3s. 9d.„ No. J 048* 1; between £ 3 and £ 4 in gold; 1 gold keyless com- pensated hunter watch. Dent, No. 31192, a gold double curb chain attached; 1 gold locket , with initials and the photograph of Her Grace the Duchess of Somerset therein; 1 grey silk vest and pants; 1 gold band bracelet, with emeralds set with diamonds; 1 small silver box with a sovereign set in lid on top. See Case 61, 29th December, 1905. Information to Supt. Lane, Warminster. WORCES TERSHIRE. 75.— Kings Heath ( County).— Between 2nd and 3rd inst., by burglary, at Moseley, a pair of silver candle sticks, about 6 in. high, square base, pillar pattern: 2 silver goblets, " Harlech and 1902" inscribed thereon; 1 do. cup, gold lined, " Harlech, August. 1902," inscribed there- on ; 1 small whiskey measure, supposed white metal; 1 small silver knife, fork, and spoon, chased, pearl handles; 1 electro- plated fork and spoon, chased; 1 silver tea spoon; 1 pair do. sugar tongs, marked " J. W. over F. C. W." on handle ; 1 silver christening cup, marked " A. B. W." in old English on outside; 1 light grey overcoat, with dark squares, vertical pockets; 1 dark grey over- coat with light stripes; 1 pair slate colour kid gloves : 1 silver marmalade spoon, chased handle. Information to Supt. Chare, King's Heath. PROPERTY RECOVERED. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 76. — Fenny Stratford ( County).— Minor, & c., Cat- e No 48. 2' Jth December. 1905. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND HEREFORDSHIRE. 77. — Hereford ( County).— 12th inst., at Much Birch, and died in Hereford Union In- firmary, 14th inst.— A MAN, who gave the name of MONTAGUE SCOTT MATHESON, age 52, length 5 ft. 11 in., complexion sallow, rather long face, hair ( slightly curly) grey; wearing dark melton overcoat, brown tweed Norfolk jacket, maker, Macnaughton, Woollen Manufacturers, Pitlockry. N. B.," on tab, fancy woollen vest, brown boots, maker, H. Healey, 102 George Street, Edinburgh," all nearly new. Stated he was a. Scotchman, and that he had been sheep farming in Canada and Australia. Information to Supt. Cope, Hereford. OXFORDSHIRE. IS. — Henley- on- Thames ( Countp). — Certified 21st December, 1905, to be a wandering lunatic, and sent to Littlemore ( Oxon) Asvlum MICHAEL SLATER, age 32, height 5 ft.' 10 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eves blue: dress, brown overcoat, double- breasted tartan vest, moleskin trousers, grey cap, 2 Oxford shirts (" J. Grew, 50, 52, and 54 Church Street, Croydon, No. 6," on 1), black neckerchief, grey worsted socks. Supposed a native of Ireland. Stated he had served in the Dublin Fusiliers. Information to Supt. Sorrell, Henley- on- Thames. • 2 T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. FRIDAY, JANUARY * 26, 1906. APPREHENSIONS. 79.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office. — Expiree GEORGE JONES, Office No. J 655- 0 i, Tabular iForm 5th May last, and current List of Re- convictions. 60.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office.— Supervisee HKNRY BROWN, 879- 01, Case No. 2, 22nd ult, 81.— Metropolitan Police District. E Division.— Expiree STANLEY GARNER, Office No. 3017- 00, Case No. 2, 1st ult., and current List of Re- convictions. 82.— Metropolitan Police District. MDivision. - WILLIAM HENRY FUN T KB, alias PAYNTER, Case No. 4, 12th inst. 83. — Ayrshire, Ayr ( County).— THOMAS FOXLEY, Case No. 6, 3rd November, 1905. 84.— Berkshire, Reading ( Borough). — Licence- holder FREDERICK TILL, Office No. 2255- 01, Case No. 12, 15th ult., and current L; st of Re- convictions. 85. — Cheshire, Crewe ( County).— JOHN BARRACLOUGH, Office No. 2858- 98, Case No. 14, 27th October, 1905, and sentenced at Salford Hundred Sessions, 8th inst., to 12 months imprisonment for false pretences as Harry Clarke. 86— Cheshire, Crewe ( County).— Ex- piree FREDERICK GEORGE HARRISON, Office No. 2962- 98, Case No. 97, 27th October, 1905, and sentenced at Stafford Assizes, 5th ult., to 3 years penal servitude for false pretences, sen- tence to commence at expiration of one of 12 months passed upon him at Stafford Sessions, 30th November last. 37. — Cheshire, Crewe ( County).— JOSEPH GRANT, Case No. 6,13th January, 1905. 88.— Cumberland, Workington ( County).— JAMES WHITE, Case No. 15, 1st December, 1905. 89.— Gloucestershire, Staple Hill ( County). — PATRICK THOMAS CROWLEY, Case No. 20, 22nd December, 1905. 90. — Lancashire, Bury ( County).— YOUTH, Case No. 2/, l() th November, 1905. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. VI— Leicestershire. Hinckley ( County). — Licence- holder JOHN RICHARD- SON1, Office No. 663- 05, Case No. 41, 14th July 1905, and licence forfeited. 92 .— Wiltshire, M almesbury ( Oownii/).— WILLIAM MARTIN, Case No. 52, 12th inst., and sentenced to 6 weeks imprisonment. 93.— Yorkshire ( North Riding), Thornaby- on- Tees (< ounty).— GEuRGE LLOYD, Case No. 51, '.' 2nd December, 1905. 94. — Yorkshire ( West Riding), Rotherham ( County).— MAN, Case No. 43, 2nd December, 1904. — Yorkshire, ( West Riding), Doncaster ( Borough). — GEORGE CROSS- LEY, Case No. 41, 29th December, 1905. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 96.— Convict Supervision Office.— Licence- holder ALFRED THOMAS BILSON, Office No. 2707- 97, Tabular Form, 1st September, 1905. Not now wanted. 97.— R Division. — For obtaining money by false pretences— EDWARD CONNOLLY, age about 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache grey; dress, dark suit, long grey overcoat, soft felt hat. A brewer's or wine merchant's traveller. Is said to have left Greenwich, 4th inst., for Tunbridge Wells. Has resided in the Midlands. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. GL OUCES TERSHIRE. 98— Cheltenham ( Coun'v).- FRED SMITH, Case No. 13, 3rd June,. 1904, not now wanted, having been arrested and sentenced at West Riding Quarter Sessions, Sheffield, 5th inst., to 2 months imprisonment upon 2 charges of lar- ceny ( to run consecutively). METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 99.— A Division.— Charged with larceny ( trick)— SAMUEL MORRIS, Office No. S 19604, age 27, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, hair light, eyes grey, scar bridge of nose; dress, dark grey tweed jacket and vest, dark trousers, light tweed cap. A native of London. He calls on house furnishers, represents that he can weave borders to carpets, obtains property, and gives false addresses. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ESSEX. 100. — Chelmsford ( Count]/). — Charged with obtaining money by false pretences—- Expiree ERNEST JOHN THOMAS, alias WARDE THOMAS and DR. NEWMAN THOMAS, Office No. 959- 02 ( ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR 68, Figure 1), age 36, height 5 ft. 8J in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, wears gold rimmed pince nez, mole left cheek; dress, dark grey overcoat, black frock coat, grey trousers, silk hat. An electrical engineer; native of Exeter. He repre- sents himself as President of a Scientific Temper- ance League, with offices at 16 Seaford Road, Ealing ( false), and solicits subscriptions to pay expenses incurred in lecturing. Sentenced at Devon Assizes, 2nd January, 1900, to 3 years penal servitude for obtaining goods by false pre- tences. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. PROPERTY STOLEN. WORCES TERSHIRE. 101.— Worcester ( City).— Between 1st and 9th inst., a 9 ct. gold Albert, old pattern, pendant set topaz, attached; 1 small round gold pin, set small diamond in centre. Between 16th and 17th inst., a silver sugar spoon, fancy pattern, shovel shape, chased handle ( old); 1 silver mustard spoon, initials " F. C. W." on handle ( old). Information to the Chief Constable, Worcester. List of Lloenoo Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, for the wook ending January 13th, 1906, with the results, eto. Divisions concerned. G. K. W. X. E, W. V. C, D. E. L, V. K. G, L. N, Y. N. H. H, J, K. Y. L, T. Office No. NAME. Sentence. Date and Place. Fresn Offence with which charged. 1860— 05 1627— 03 ALLEN, WILLIAM CLARK, HENRY 5 years p. s. and 4 10th Jan., S. L. Sess. Larceny ( person) years supn. Re- convicted in Name of WILLIAM SMITH Name and Division of Officer. 876— 01 DEALING, JOSEPH 3246— 02 ELTON, HENRY 3047— 00 GARNER, STANLEY 3072— 01 GOLDER. EDWARD 3344— 02 GRIEYSON, JOHN COULSON 1497— 01 HEATHCOTE, ARTHUR 805- 01 HIRON, HENRY 1655— 00JONES, GEORGE 2958— 00 MAHONEY, JOHN 862— 05 MORRICE, JANE 2353- 00 NEWMAN. GEORGE 2545— 01 POWELL, JOHN 48666 SHAW, JOHN 2403— 99 SINCLAIR, WILLIAM 2255- 01 TILL, FREDERICK E, H. 2995— 99 WILLIAMS, THOMAS o years p. s. 12 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 9 months h. l. 1 years p. s. and 2 years tupn. 3 years p. s. 12 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 1 n oath h. l. 2 years h. l. i months h. l. 9 months h. l. 18 months h. l. and 2 years supn. Licence forfeited 3 months h. l. • tth Jan., C. C. Ct. 4th Jan., Cioydon Qr. Sess. 4th Jan., Marylebone P. Ct. 19th Jan., C. C. Ct. 10th Jan, Oxford City Qr. Sess. 4th Jan., N. L. Sess. 5th Jan., West Riding Sess., Sheffield ltb Jan., N. L. Sess. 17th Oct., 1905, Hants Qr Sess. 19th Dec., N. L. Sess. 11th Jan., Clerkenwell P. Ct 6th Jan., Middlesex Sess. 8th Jan., Thames P. Ct. 9th Jan., C. C. Ct. 6th Jan., Middlesex Sess. 23rd Dec., Forfar P. Ct. 9th Jan., Bristol P. Ct. Possessing moulds for makine and possessing counter- feit coin P. of C. Act Stealing rubber tyre trom cab Obtaining money by false pretences Shopbreaking Officebreaking Obtaining goods by false pretences Offences against the Bankruptcy Act Attempted larceny Attempted house- breaking Failing to report Wilfal damage Larceny ( person) Malicious wcundiDg Housebreaking Failing to report Failing to report Same Name Same Name WILLIAM STEVEN'S STANLEY GARDNER Same Name GEORGE MAYHEW Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name JOHN ALFRED BRIDGES ROBERT JONES Same Name Same Name P. C. Boldeiow, 148L; also P. S. Beard, C. I. D., L. P. C. Wedden, C. I. D.. K ; also P. C. Collingridge, 313 K. P. C. Yates. 513W ; also P. C. Sharp, C. I. D., W. P. C. Wale, 198F : also P. S. Watchorn. . 381'. . P. S. Callaghan and P. S. Steuhens. C. I. D., E. P. C. Miles, C. I. D., S ; also P. S. Draper, : C. I. D., D. Insp. Kemp and P. 8. Lewis, C. I. D., C. O. P. C. Cluer, 457G ; also P. S * Selby, C. I. D., G. P. S. Osborne, C. I. D., Y; also P. S. Davis, C. I. D., N. P. C. DawBon, 122N ; also P. S. Davis, C. I. D., N. P. C. Pryke, 769K ; also P. S. Norris, C1I. D., K. P. S. Helson and P. C. Cridland, C. I. D., . H. P. S. Monahan'and P. C. Powell, C. I. D., Y. L > NDOH. — PainriD roa His MAJBSTY'S STAIIOMKBY Orvioc BT J. J. Kenans * Co., LIMITED; iU, NttwBIUDOKSTREET, B. C.. 33. Kiss WLUIH STBKBT B. O.; AID MAKSHALSKA WORKS, S. K. M7- M