TUB PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY., NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MAY 18, 1906. VOL. XXIII., No. 233< J BEGUIi. I. All communications tor 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. t. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehensiin 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. •. 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 gieen, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. i. 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 6s. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, unless the article is large or unusually intricate, when the engraver's charge will range from bs. to 10s. A remittance of 5s. should be made in the first instance for cost of engraving sketches. • . Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. c. i o K s. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an uffictt of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear o number, and as far as practicable they are alphabetically arranged t> » counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen properly 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 <>• » 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, Sew Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Poii Office. ... 4 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 insertions ( if accepted) will be git- en 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 ot 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 :— (< J) The amount of the reward. (&) The conditions on which it is payable. ( e) The name and address of the person by whom it will be paid. (< Z) 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 particularlydirectedto the conditions ( a) to ( rf), 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.] APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT £ 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 Sills 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. 21 ( see second Schedule re- enacting sec. 2 of 2 and 3 Vic., cap. 12). METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— A Division.— For gross indecency with male persons— BASIL JOHN ATTER- BURY, age 40, height 5 ft. 5A in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, wears glasses, bow legged. Warrant issued. 2.— X Division.— For stealing 6 silk skirts : 2 under do.; 3 chemises; 4 pairs of ladies' knickers, marked " H. B."; 1 brown cloth dress; 1 black hat, trimmed chiffon; 1 pair lady's button boots— ESTHER MINNIE MAUD BAILEY, age 23, height 5 ft. 6 in., well built, complexion fair, thin features, round chin, hair dark auburn, eyes brown, thick lower lip, front upper teeth project, erect bearing; dress, dark costume, white tam- o'- shanter, black bow in front, button boots. A domestic servant; native of Swanscombe, Kent. 3.— Y Division.— For stealing a quantity of furniture ( recovered)— LOUISA PARKER, age 26, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes grey; dress, black skirt, fancy blouse, large chiffon hat with strings.— WILLIAM THOMAS, age 21, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair light, clean shaved; dress, grey suit and cap. Natives of London. Warrants issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 4.— Clewer ( County).— For stealing £ 5 from his lodgings at Sunning hill, 10th inst. — ERNEST SRIBER, age 21, height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes blue, birth mark right side of neck, heavy dark eye lashes; dress, fawn colour dust coat ( faded), bluish grey check vest and trousers, grey tweed cap with large peak, button boots. A native of Tooting. Convicted at Chertsey, 21st September, 1904, of larceny, in name of James Harris, and at the South Western Police Court, London, 13th April, 1905. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Holding, Clewer. BUCKINGHA MS HIRE. 5 — Ohasham ( C"> mh/)— F » r embpzzfing £ 230 15s. 6d.— PERCY VICTOR WILLOWS, age 22, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( wavy) and eyes dark brown, nose slightly inclined to left side; dress, dark jacket suit, black hard hat. A timber merchant's clerk; supposed a native of Wisbech, Cambs. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Summers, High Wycombe, or to Inspector Trevener, Chesham. 6. — Slough ( County). — For obtainir g money by false pretences, 1st inst. — LEWIS TABOUR, alias GEORGE CROFT and FRANK LLOYD, age about 35, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, rather broad features, hair light brown, clean shaved; dress, brown jacket suit, dark slate- colour cap, brown leather leggings with buttons in front. He represented he was manager to a London firm, and engaged on the construction of local sewerage works, gave orders for coal, bricks, < fcc., called later and obtained monev by stating he had met with an accident. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearman, Slough. CHESHIRE. 7.— Hazel Grove ( County).— For stealing from lodgings, 7th inst., at Marple, a lady's gold dress ring, set 8 pearls and 1 garnet; 2 silk hand- kerchiefs; and £ 4 4s.— A MAN, age 34, height 5 ft. 9 in., stoops slightly, complexion sallow, prominent nose, hair brown, clean shaved, of deli- cate appearance; dress, grey jacket and trousers, dark fancy vest with red spots, low front, bluish mixture silk neckerchief, grey cap, boots with plain fronts. A weaver; has served in the RoyaJ Artillery, Grenadier Guards, and Lancashire Con stabulary. Is also wanted at Bury, Lanes. — Hazel Grove { U » '* iuy). — F. n- veiling, 6th or 7th inst., a lady's gold watch, white dial, gold numerals, chased back, silver Albert with Jubilee shilling and sixpence, attached; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set seven white stones, centre stone missing—- A WOMAN, age 48, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, wears glasses, 3rd and 4th left fingers deformed; dress, slate colour cape, black bodice with yellow flowers, black skirt, blue hat trimmed with astrachan, shoes. A street singer: has been convicted of larceny at Stockport, Hull, Bristol, Manchester, Oldham, Bolton, and Birkenhead. Information to Supt. McHale, Hazel Grove, near Stockport. 9.— Macclesfield ( County).— For hieli way robbery at Tytherington, 14th inst., and steal- ing a silvier lever watch, maker, " Samuel, Man- chester,'' on dial; and £ 5 — THREE MEN ( 1st, age about 50, height about 6 ft., hair and mous- tache sandy ; dress, dark cord suit, light cap, clogs. Supposed an Irishman. 2nd, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 6 in., hair and moustache ( turned up at ends) dark; wearing old dark clothes and boots. 3rd, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 6 in., hair brown, clean shaved: wearing old dark clothes and boots). Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Downes, Macclesfield. 10.— Chester ( Oiti/\— For failing to report — Licence- holder JOHN REYNOLDS, alias HILLS, MOSS, HILL, and DAVIS, Office No. 3478- 98, age 46, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald in front and on top) brown, eyes T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MAY 1006 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— blue, coal scar back right hand, woman right, man, woman, and table left forearm. A Jitter; native of Hyde, Cheshire. Sentenced at Knutsford Sessions, 6th January, 1904, to 3 years penal servi- tude for cycle stealing. Licenced 17th April, 1906. e 12. To be dealt with where found. Information to Chief Constable Laybourne, Chester. 11 — Macclesfield ( Borough).— For lar- ceny— SARAH ANN PHILLIPS, age about 48, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, red face, high cheek bones, hair dark, worn loose in front and at sides; wearing black jacket and bonnet. Seeks employment as cook or housekeeper. Absconded 4th inst. Information to the Chief Constable, Maccles- field. DURHAM. 12.— Stockton - on - Tees ( County).— For embezzling £ 74 17s. lid., 30th ult.— ANDREW LOWTIIER, age 32, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., rather slight build, round shoulders, com- plexion fresh, hair ( going bald in front) light brown, eyes grey, teeth discoloured, 2 front upper teeth very long, an inveterate cigarette smoker; dress, blue serge suit, three- quarter length overcoat with silk facings, green tie, black felt hat, tan colour boots, ring set bloodstone on right little finger. A clerk or ship's steward. Has been employed as a com- mission agent at Covent Garden. Is believed to be well known to Salvation Army and Mission people. He spoke of proceeding to Canada. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hildreth, Stockton. ESSEX. 13.— Braintree ( County).— For oflicebreak- ing, 4th inst., at Halstead— A MAN, age 50 to 55, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache ( clipped) light ( turning grey), tattooed one leg; dress, light grey coat, large pockets, dark trousers, red scarf, light peak cap. Stated he was a plumber, and native of Colchester. Information to Supt. Terry, Braintree, or In spector Claxton, Halstead. 14— Chelmsford ( County).— For break- ing and entering a dwelling house, between 13th and 14th inst., and stealing £ 5 12s.— ALBERT LORD, age 18, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair brown, eyes blue, large hairy mole inside right forearm, cut scar centre of right hand, right thumb nail deformed; dress, black jacket, dark trousers and cap. A labourer; native of Chelmsford. Absconded 14th inst. Accompanied by A MAN, age 22, height 5 ft. 1 in.; wearing dark clothes. Both may seek em- ployment at livery stables, & c. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. Ib.— Dunmow ( County).— For stealing, 26th ult., a grey jacket suit; 1 cap; 1 pair white stock- ings; 1 under vest; 1 striped shirt; 1 pair lace boots, all believed to be marked " Hammersmith " or " Fulham Union, No. 107"; and £ 2 10s.— ALFRED HUGHES, age 47, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fair, hair light, clean shaved, eyes blue or grey, peculiar gait, leans forward when walking; dressed in the stolen clothing, may now be wearing brown trousers, brown boots, white muffler. A groom; native of Bidford, Warwick, or Cleeve Priors, Worcestershire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barnard, Dunmow. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 16.— Neath ( County).— For embezzlement at Pontardawe— FREDERICK GEORGE GORDON, age about 45, height 5 ft. 81 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) iron grey, moustache turning grey, of military appearance. A commercial traveller, for many years he represented a Liver- pool firm of pianoforte manufacturers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Menhinick, Neath. 17.— Cardiff ( City).— For obtaining £ 11 by a worthless cheque, N/ W 00482, dated 27th April, 1906, for £ 13 5s. 6d., drawn on the National Provincial Bank of England, Hereford, by J. B. Groves in favour of J. Harwood— J. HARWOOD, age about 31, height 5 ft, 10 in., complexion brownish, square chin, thin lips, high forehead, hair reddish brown, clean shaved, eyes ( sunken) dark brown; dress, brown jacket suit, light over- coat, sac back, black bowler hat. A commercial traveller. He stayed at a hotel, presented the above cheque in payment of his bill, and received the balance, £ 11. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Cardiff. GLOUCES TERSHIRE. 18.— Stapla Hill { County}.— For escaping from Brentry Inebriate Home, 12th inst.— WIL- LIAM LEE, age 39, height 5 ft. 5| in., com- plexion dark, hair black ( turning grey), mous- tache dark, eyes hazel; dress, dark jacket and vest, " Royal Victoria Homes, Brentry" on buttons, cord trousers, red stripe down sides, dark cap. A native of Bristol. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cooke, Staple Hill. 1 Bristol ( City).— For failing to report — Licence- holder GEORGE FREDERICK APTED, alias HENRY STANTON, Office No. 3325- 02 ( ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR 69, Figure 32), age 28, height 5 ft. 81 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, " A. B. T. I. E. A. 5.," anchor, and dots left forearm, cut scars right wrist, ling 2nd left finger. A gardener; native of Brighton. Sentenced at Lewes Quarter Ses- sions, 20th September, 1903, to 3 years penal servitude for office breaking. Licenced 20th January, 1906. d 440. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 20.— Alton ( County).— For stealing, 11th inst, a " Royal Enfield" cycle, No. 51051, free wheel, two brakes, Dunlop tyres, 26 in. frame, enamelled black, picked out gold lines, usual parts plated, flat handle bars, white grips, black tips, B90 saddle, plated lamp— A MAN, age 19, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown; dress, dark suit and cap, button boots. A grocer's porter; native of Holborn. Tramping the country. Information to Supt. James, Alton. 21.— Bournemouth ( CountyY— For steal- ing from a boarding house, 8th inst., a lady's gold watch and chain, small locket set diamonds, attached to chain; 2 gold chain pattern bracelets; 1 5s. piece, enamelled black and white, made into brooch; 1 Faulkner diamond brooch; 1 lady's gold watch, monogram " M. E. B.," chased back, double gold curb chain with bar at end, attached; 1 antique gold ring with glass, light hair under, with 2 initials surrounded by diamonds, inside; 1 diamond and sapphire gold ring; 1 gold ring set single sapphire; 1 pair coral earrings, surrounded by pearls; 1 long thin gold chain with gold locket containing photograph of gentleman, attached; 1 gold curb bracelet, with heart attached ; 1 flat Indian necklace, silver gilt, in shaoe of stars; 1 small gold brooch, glass in centre for hair; 1 blue knitted wool jug purse— A MAN, age 20 to 25, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion fair, hair light, of foreign appearance; dress, dark grey tweed suit, lace boots, carried a black stick, silver mounted, crook handle. May be accompanied by A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 8 in., complexion and moustache dark, of foreign appearance; dress, blue serge suit, dark blue yachting cap. Information to Supt. Hack, Bournemouth. 22.— Winchester ( Cify\ - For stealing a registered packet, containing £ 5— WILLIAM HEAD, alias HICKS, age 32, height 5 ft. 2£ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, tattooed both arms and legs; dress, black serge jacket, dark trousers with light stripes, dark vest and cap, light lace boots. A native of Win- chester. Has served in the Navy, and was dis- charged about August, 1905. Absconded 3rd inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Winchester. HEREFORDSHIRE. 23.— Ledbury ( Count " V— For obtaining 5s. by false pretences, 5th inst.— MICHAEL ALLEN, alias TAYLOR, age about 40, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion, hair, and eyes dark, clean shaved, cut marks back of head, bridge of nose has been broken; dress, brown jacket, brown plaid vest with white buttons, dark trousers, brown cap, old boots. A native ofWalsall.— JAMES CULBURT, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light, eyes grey; dress, brown jacket and cap, dark trousers, white patch on one knee, old boots. Both carried rag bags. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. 24.— Wenbley ( County). — For stealing ( bailee) 2 ladies' watches and a gold ring-— — WOOD, age about 50, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, hair ( turning grey) dark brown ; dress, light dust overcoat, dark coat and trousers, black bowler hat, carried an umbrella with large hook handle, and a black bag containing tools for repairing clocks, kc. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Williams, Weobley. ISLE OF WIGHT. '' 5. — Newport ( County\— For larceny, and causing bodily harm— NOAH W1LLETT, alias JAMES, age 30, height 5 ft. 41 in., complexion, hair ( curly in front) and eyes dark, clean shaved, slightly bow legged; dress, check coat and cap, dark cord trousers, black silk neckerchief. A gipsy; native of Brighton. Is said to have been employed oil public works at Glasgow and New- castle. Absconded 10th inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Supt., County Police Office, Newport. KENT. 26.— Maidstone ( Borough).— For obtain- ing £ 1 Is. by false pretences— A. EVANS, age 27 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., long features, hollow cheeks, hair dark, clean shaved, eyes grey, carries his head forward; wearing dark clothing. Appearance of having been in the theatrical pro- fession. ( See Case No. 1, 2nd February, 1906.) Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 27.— Liverpool ( City).— For failing to ap- pear to a summons for feloniously receiving stolen property— THOMAS ALFRED CLARKE, age 50, height 5 ft. 4 in., well built, oomplexion pale, hair sandy, moustache and beard turning grey, abscess back of neck; dress, blue coat suit ( sup- posed blue cloth), yachting cap. A publican. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. 28.— Sallord ( Biirough).— For failing to re- port— Supervisee JAMES WATTS, alias SCHO- FIELD, BURKE, McGUE, BRADLEY, ARTHURS, ANDERSON, MOORE, WOOD, THOMPSON, OATES, & c., Office No. 2023- 00, agf3 40, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes blue, 2 scars left eyebrow, on each cheek, and several on forehead, nose bent. A fitter; native of London. Sentenced at Notting- ham City Sessions, 21st November, 1904, to 9 months hard labour, and 1 year supervision for larceny. Liberated on remission 29th July, 1905. 2176. Information to the Chief Constable, Salford. NORFOLK. 22.— Norwich ( City).— For obtaining 10 £ 10 notes, Nos. % 20668 to 20677, dated '- loth uctober, 1904"; 10 £ 5 notes Mos. ? 54786 to 54795, dated " 28th August, 1905 " ; ana £ 40 ISs. by a forged cheque, 21st April, 1906— JOHN SHEPPARD, age 34, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, thin pale face, consumptive, hair dark, small moustache dark brown, eyes ( sunken) dark, dimple in chin, tat- tooed on one arm, addicted to drink; drees, slate colour morning coat suit, red tie, dark yacht- ing cap, frequently wears a wrapper. Has served in the Marines, and has his discharge papers with him. A hotel porter. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Norwich. 30.— King's Lynn ( Borough).— For steal- ing, 26th ult., a bicycle ( recovered)— EDWARD LEEDS, aluis W. KEMP and CROSS, age 33 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, prominent nose, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes grey, large protruding ears; dress, light suit, dark cap, brown boots, may be wear- ing long light overcoat. A cabinet maker; native of Wisbech, Cambs. Is well known to furniture dealers throughout the country. Has been convicted of obtaining goods by false pre- tences; also of larceny at Wisbech, Ely, Ramsey, and other places. The goods he obtains are sold by public auction at markets. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, King's Lynn. SHROPSHIRE. £ 2 REWARD 31— Whitchurch ( County).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the Market Drayton Union — ROBERT PEARCE, alias SMITH, age 33, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( thin on top) light, large moustache sandy, eyes grey, cut mark back of left knee; dress, blue serge jacket, green mixture vest, double- breasted, moleskin trousers, blue muffler, peak cap, strong lace boots. A labourer. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by J. St. C. Upton, Esq., Clerk to the Guardians, Market Drayton, for such information as will lead to the arrest of Pearce. Information to Supt. Edge, Whitchurch. TUESDAY, MAY 29, 1906. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 32.— J' Division*— For gross indecency with male persons— ERNEST J. MEDCALF or MET- CALF, age about 45, height 5 ft. 10 in., com- plexion sallow, hair ( inclined to curly, thin on top) black, eyes shifty, round shoulders, stoops slightly, small abscess or carbuncle back of left ear, carries his head forward, long thin hands, tender feet, large nipples, hairy body and limbs; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, dark trousers, tight fitting, loose dark grey overcoat, blue silk wrapper, dark grey cap, tan boots, blacked over, wears imitation cluster pin, blue stone, surrounded by diamonds, silver square link watch chain. He obtains admission to hospitals and infirmaries, suffering apparently from a weak heart, there makes friends with youths, and after remaining a few days, takes his discharge and arranges to meet them on their discharge, takes them to his lodg- ings, and commits the offence. He also calls upon charitable persons, and states he is a Jesuit or High Churchman, a teacher of languages, that he recently came from Australia, and is stranded, thereby obtains money and lodgings. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. LANCASHIRE. 33.— Liverpool { City).— For attempting to obtain £ 25 by false pretences— MARGARET HARRISON, alias FRETWELL and HILL- YARD, age about 21, height 5 ft. 1 in., slight build, rather round face, hair and eyes ( piercing) dark, prominent teeth, discoloured; dress, black Eton jacket, black skirt, green blouse, heliotrope straw hat, had with her a red straw hat and dark waterproof. She is accompanied by FRANK MIDDLETON ( see Case No. 40, 4th inst.). They open an account at a bank with a bogus cheque. obtain a cheque book, the following day they pay in another bogus cheque, at the same time try to cash one of the bank's cheques taken from the book; they also open an account at Post Office Savings Banks with a bogus cheque, shor! h' after- wards call at a sub- Post Oifice, and withdraw £ 1 on demand. These persons are now travelling the country, and have committed offences at Liskeard, Gateshead, Salford, Liverpool, Rhyl, Hereford, < fec., and are also defrauding shopkeepers and others by cashing worthless cheques. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. M.— Hnndswarih ( Count/).— For obtain ing £ 150 by false pretences— ENOCH HOLMES, age about 45, height 5 ft. 2 in., stout build, com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, of smart appearance; dress, light suit, tight fitting trousers, black hard felt hat. An auctioneer and valuer; native of Wednesbury. He represented that certain property was free from encumbrance at a time when it was heavily mort- gaged. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Pilliner, Handsworfch. SUSSEX ( West). - Petworth ( County).— For embezzle- ment, 10th inst.— FRANCIS JOSEPH STAN- DEN, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair light, moustache light sandy, eyes blue, of smart appearance; dress, brown Norfolk jacket and knickers, black bowler hat, brown leather leg- gings. He wn employed as assistant overseer at Wisborough Q vsen. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Read, Petworth. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT fcontinued)~ STAFFORDSHIRE. 36.— Burslem ( Ciuuty).— For failing to appear to a summons at Buralem Petty Session* for assault, 27th ult.— GEORGE HOPKINS, age 24, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, round face, hair brown, clean 6haved; dress, black vicuna jacket, dark trousers, dark cap, black and white muffler, lace boots. A native of Hanley. Warrant issued. 37. — Burslem ( County) — For obtaiuing food and lodgings by false pretences— BERTHA SMITH, age 21, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey; dress, black costume, velvet collar, cuffs, buttons, and belt, motor cap. Warrant issued. 38.— Burslem ( Countv^.- For stealing. 9ih inst., a horse ( recovered)— THOMAS BICKER- TON, alias BRUSH, age 47, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, 2nd left finger deformed; usually wears brown suit. A native of Burslem. May be found with low fish hawkers or greengrocers. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hill, Burslem. .' lit.— Stoke - on - Trent ( County).— Y< r shopbreaking, 27th Marcli last, and stealing jewel- lery, Case No. 52, 13th ult. — WILLIAM MAYER, age 20, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, small triangle tattooed right forearm; dress, dark jacket and vest, blue trousers, dark cap, blue muffler with white spots, lace boots. A native of Hanley. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Stafford, or to Supt. Aldridge, Stoke on- Trent. SURREY. 40. — Reigate ( Borough). — F< r u ifining clothing by false pretences, 28th March and 5t- h April last— A MAN, who gave the name of Captain BARNES, age about 60, height about 5 ft. 8 in., hair grey, moustache dark ( turning grey). He took lodgings, ordered goods of trades- men, requesting them to submit their accounts fortnightly, but absconded before the time ex- pired. Also stated he had just returned from abroad and had taken a house in the neighbour- hood. Was accompanied by A MAN ( who re- presented himself as son of the above), age about 30, height about 5 ft. 11 in., clean shaved. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Reigate. SUSSEX ( East). 41. — Brighton ( Borough). — For stealing furniture— Expiree WILLIAM HARRIS, alias WILLIAM JAS. COLES, WILLIAM THOMAS HOLDING, MARSHALL, GOULDIER, and CAMPFIELD, Office No. 1002- 00, Case No. 45, 13th October, 1905, age 34, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, scar right cheek, right eyebrow and bridge of nose. A painter; native of Shirley, Hants. Sentenced at Bournemouth Quarter Sessions, 22nd October, 1901, to 3 years penal servitude for obtaining goods by false pretences. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Gentle, Brighton. 42.— Eastbourne ( Borough*.— For steal- ing ( bailee), 28th ult., a " Flying Scotsman" road racer bicycle, free wheel, enamelled black, gold lines, 24 in. frame, usual parts plated, dropped handle bars ( North Road), dent underneath left side near lug, old pattern Dunlop tyres, 28 in. wheels, plated rims, cork grips with white tips, transfer on head, " Flying Scotsman," made by McKenzie, Upper Street, Islington, Bowden back brake, Crabbe thumb front rim brake, rat trap pedals, long old- fashioned saddle, " Miller's Cyclight" lamp, no mudguards DANN, age about 27, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, full face, hair light, clean shaved; dress, light grey lounge suit, grey cap. Supposed a painter. Warrant issued. 43.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For obtain- ing a cheque for the payment of £ 10 by false pretences, 1st inst.— JAMES THOMSON, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, com- plexion and hair dark, clean shaved, rather small long features; dress, dark suit, black hard felt hat- He represented that he was a clerk at a local bank, and that he wanted the money to pay insurance arrears. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 1906. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT (. cimtinura")— 44.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing 3 pieces of cloth, each yards long ( 1 dark brown tweed; 1 grey check; 1 blue and white stripe)— EDWARD STOAK. ES, age about 60, height about 5 ft. 10 in., hair and moustache grey, walks badly; dress, grey brown tweed coat and vest, light flannel trousers, dark tie, black hard felt hat. A tailor; well known at Ashford and Maid- stone. Warrant issued. • kb.- Hastings ( Borough).— For obtaining 6s. by false pretences — FREDERICK GUS- TAVUS DOBELL, age 59, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion and hair dark, beard and moustache dark brown; dress, black overcoat with velvet collar, black alpaca jacket, dark striped trousers, P. & O. cap, carried a stick with crook handle. Stated he was a ship's captain, that his ship had been run down by the S. S. Dunmore, and that he required money to pay his fare to London. He left as security a worthless draft for £ 1, drawn on the Provincial Bank, and signed " Gustavus Elliott." He also stated that he had been em- ployed by Mr. Elliott, Shipowner, London. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WA R WICKSHIRE. 46.- Ships ton- on- St our ( County).— For embezzling £ 1 3s. lid., 5th inst.— THOMAS LYNES, age 35, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., com- plexion fresli, high cheek bones, hair dark brown, eyes brown, splay feet, carries his arms forward; dress, dark grey suit with light stripes, dark tie. A baker; native of Shipston- on- Stour. May be found in company of betting men. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cusack, Shipston- on- Stour. 47.— Warwick ( Ci. u ty).— Yor obtaining food and money by false pretences, 8th inst. _ Expiree THOMAS BRADBURY, Office No. 1695- 01, age 25, height 5 ft. 6| in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, 2 scars left of forehead, scar left side neck, bad front teeth; dress, navy blue ooat and vest, grey trousers, dark grey cap, lace boots. A collier; native of Warwick. He represents himself to be a railway porter just transferred to the district, and asks for money to enable him to convey his luggage from the station. Sentenced at Salop County Sessions, 6th January, 1903, to 9 months hard labour and 2 years super- vision for false pretences. 1037. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ravenhall, Warwick. 48.— Whitchurch [ County). — GERALD BYLAND, Case No. 35, 18th March, 1901, not now wanted. Warrant cancellfd. 49. — Coventry ( City). — For forgery — HERBERT TAYLOR, alias ARTHUR GROVES, age 43, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, arms and hands tattooed; dress, dark grey or blue serge suit, black hat. A native of Coventry. Has served in the Army. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Coventry. WIL TSHiRE. 50.— Chippenham (' ounty). — Yov ob- taining food, lodgings, and money by false pre- tences; also for larceny — A MAN, age about 38, height about 5 ft. 8J in., well built, complexion rather dark, hair ( short) and eyes dark; dress, blue serge or cloth suit, black bowler hat or plaid cap, lace boots. Stated he was a fitter; and WALTER HENRY BATTEN, alias WALTER CHASE, and WATERFORD JEFFREYS, Office No. 1399- 02. ( See Cases Nos, 95, 27th ult., and 47, 11th inst.) They repre- sented that they were employed at a local en- gineering works. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Daly, Chippenham. WORCES TERSHiRE. 51. Malvern ( County).— For abandonin: a child at a common lodging house, 25th ult.— A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion fair, hair light brown; dress, white cotton slop, light tweed trousers, light cap. Appearance of a painter.— A WOMAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, hair ( wavy at sides) black; dress, grey jacket with large bone buttons, black skirt, white sailor hat with black band. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Male, Malvern. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 52.— Withernsea ( County).— For stealing, 28th ult., at Sutton- on- Hill, a silver- plated cornet, " Besson Prototype, 108 Euston Road, London," engraved on bell end; 1 brown leather case, con- taining 2 gem safety razors; 1 brown leather hand bag, 15 in. long; 1 umbrella; 1 set of drawing instruments in rosewood case; 1 pair opera glasses, brown leather, in morocco leather case; and £ 2— ALFRED BROOKS, age about 27, height about 5 ft. 3 in., complexion, hair, and eyes dark, " A. W." supposed tattooed on one forearm, abscesses on back of neck; drees, grey coat and vest, black trousers with small white stripe, slate colour overcoat, cap, strong lace boots, wide project- ing welts. A nurse; supposed a native of Ireland. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. East, Withernsea, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 53. — Middlesbrough ( Borough). — For failing to report — Licence- holder WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM, alias JAMES WILLIAMS, Office No. 189- 06, age 24, height 5 ft. in., com- plexion sallow, small features, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes grey, man, woman, heart, and wreath right forearm; dress, greyish jacket suit and cap. A labourer; native of Middles- brough. Stays at common lodging houses. May now be following race meetings. Sentenced at Northallerton Sessions, 22nd October, 1903, to 3 years penal servitude for highway robbery. Licenced 3rd February, 1906. d 460. To be dealt with where found. Information to Chief Constable Riches, Middles- brough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 54.— Pontetract \ Cu> nty.- Fur » ualu. g ( baile. e), 7th inst., a bicycle, about 22 in. frame, round back stays, Leicester tyres, wired, 28 in. wheels, block chain, 1 in. pitch, free wheel, nickel plated, 9 teeth, front rim brake with straight lever, rat trap pedals— ALBERT DAWSON, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue; dress, black overcoat and trousers, hard hat, light lace boots. A native of Castleford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hollis, Pontefract. 55.- Wakefield ( City).— For (. bail. ill,' 4s. by false pretences, at Normanton, 31st March, 1906— TWO MEN ( 1st, age 23 or 24, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fair, hair light; dress, brown suit, cap, brown leather leggings. 2nd, age 23 or 24, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, com- plexion and hair dark; dress, dark suit and cap). They took photographs of houses, obtained orders and money, gave receipts, signed " Leslies, High St., Aston, Birmingham," but failed to forward the articles. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lawson, Court House, Wakefield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 56.— C Division.— Committed for trial at North London Sessions, 22nd inst., for stealing 4 rings ( recovered)— CHARLES BOURNE, alias J. ASHWORTH, age 35, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes hazel, slight scar right wrist, blue dot back of left wrist, of smart appearance; dress, blue serge suit, black hard felt hat, button boots. A native of Australia. 57.— Y Division. — demanded till 22i d inst., charged with the unlawful possession of Postal letters, containing Postal Orders and cheque— FREDERICK DOBBS, age 29, height 5 ft. 9| in., complexion pale, hair light, moustache ginger, slightly lame left leg; dress, black jacket and vest, grey striped trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots.— ELSIE DOBBS, age 28, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, hair ( turning grey) brown, eyes hazel; dress, grey skirt, white blouse trimmed cream lace, brown fur hat, button boots. Natives of London. They inserted bogus adver- tisements in the Excliunye and Mart, offering clothing for sale, viz.: Miss Leslie, 3 Mornington Crescent, Hampstead Road; Mrs. Jaffray, 51 North Street, Islington; and Miss Brandson, 50 College Place, Camden Town. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CHESHIRE. 58.— Crewe ( C> mnty\ — Sentenced, 14th inst., to 21 days imprisonment for stealing 9s.— HERBERT RATCLIFFE, age 35, height 5 ft. 2i in., stout build, complexion fresli, hair black, moustache dark, eyes grey, cross, heart, and hands left forearm, seal back of left knuckle, 8 cut marks right forearm, 2 coal marks left, 1 do. right of forehead; wearing dark clothing, cap, and muffler. A collier; native of Silverdale, Staffs.— JOSEPH DOOLEY, age 33, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache light brown, eyes grey, slight burn scars under both ears, cut marks inside of 1st and 2nd Left fingers; wearing dark clothing, striped grey cap, white muffler. A labourer; native of Newcastle, Staffs. Both supposed wanted elsewhere. Photographs can be seen on application. 59.— Crewe ( County).—( Sentenced, 8th inst., to 1 month imprisonment for larceny ( person)— WALTER SHAW, alias WALTER JOHN SHAW, age 24 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 10J in., complexion pale, hair and eye6 brown, ballet girl with fan Left forearm, top of right forefinger missing, moLe right side of chin; wearing dark clothing, cap. Appearanoe of a groom; native of York. He represented himself as a horse dealer, and that he was travelling with an entire. Wa3 accompanied by his wife, age 21, and child, age 15 months. Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. DORSETSHIRE. 60.— Weymouth ( Borough).— Committed for trial at next Assizes for housebreaking — JAMES MALONE, alias JOHN SHIELDfc. JAMES MALONEY, DORAN, BLOW, KIRBY, and McCARTHY, age 64, height 5 ft. 8| in., complexion fresh, hair nearly white, mous tache grey, eyes blue, scar right cheek bone, dot back right wrist. A hawker; native of Brighton. Sentenced at Lewes ASsizes, 29th June, 19U5, to 9 months hard labour for larceny. Has also been convicted at Brighton, Hastings, Maidstone, Newport ( I. of W.), and Winchester. Liberated on remission, 7th March, 1906. 2630. Information to Chief Constable Eacock, Wey- mouth. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. i, l. — Gloucester ( County). — Committed for trial at next Gloucester Assizes for sacrilege ( 4 charges)- THOMAS HENRY JONES, age 29, height 5 ft. 10J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, mermaid, faith, hope, and charity, roses, pierced " heart and snake left fore- arm, ring on left little finger, shamrock, bust of woman, clasped arms right forearm, scar left cheek; dress, blue pilot jacket, grey trousers, brown cap, whitje muffler. A native of Cardiff. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Gloucester. HERTFORDSHIRE. 62. — Heme! Hempstead ( County).— Committed for trial at ensuing Hertford Assizes, for manslaughter at Markyate, 30th ult.— AL- BERT EDWARD CARTER, age 27, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion dark, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes grey. A chaffeur; native of Ashford, Mid- dlesex. Supposed previously oonvioted under the Motor Car Act. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hemp- stead. SHROPSHIRE. 63.— Wellington (' ovnnj .— Hem tnJe i tul 21st inst., charged with sacrilege at Ketley Brook, 12th inst. — JOHN BRITTON ( supposed false), age 27, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, woman on right forearm, cut on left wrist; dress, brown jacket, black vest, dark plaid trousers, dark blue muffler and cap, old lace boots. States he is a native of Wolver- hampton, that he has been tramping the country, and employed as a navvy on public works. Information to Supt. Fulcher, Wellington. SURREY. 64 .— Hersham ( County.- Remanded till 21st inst., charged with larceny ( servant)— BEATRICE GOATER, age 20, complexion fair, hair light, eyes hazel, of good address and smart appearance; dress, dark blue cashmere costume, pale blue silk blouse, brown felt hat. A parlour- maid; native of Findon, near Worthing. 65— Hersham ( County).— Rennude'l till 21st inst., charged with larceny ( servant)— MARY BOWDAGE ( supposed SENIOR), age 36, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, oomplexion fair, hair light, eyes grey, well educated; dr) ess, navy blue costume, green straw hat, trimmed tulle and pink roses. A nurse; supposed a native of Llangenii or Llandudno. Refuses to give any account of herself. Information to Supt. Marks, Hersham. FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1906. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PERSONS IN CUSTODY ( continued)— WILTSHIRE. 66.—€ hip pen Si am ( County).— Remanded till 24th inst., charged with obtaining money by false pretences, 3rd inst— ROBERT WHITE, age 22, height 5 ft. 7i in., complexion fresh, hair dark, clean shaved, eyes dark. Has been hawk- ing margarine ( representing it to be and disposing of it as fresh butter. Is known at Southsea, Worcester, and Woking. Information to Supt. Daly, Chippenham. PROPERTY STOLEN. HAMPSHIRE. 67.— Winchester ( City).— 5th inst., an 18 ct. gold English lever watch, No. 38853, open face, gold dial, black hands and numerals, 3 and 4 slightly scratched, encine turned case, shield in centre with strap around, case and ring stamped " 18 ct." Information to the Head Constable, Winchester. M— Southampton ( B- irongh).— 12th inst, a free wheel safety bicycle, black enamelled, plated rims, 24 in. frame, 28 in. Clincher tyres, rubber pedals, i in. roller chain, " Silver King " lamp, bell, and pouch attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HER TFORDSHIRE. 09.— St. Albans ( County).— 28th ult,, from the United Service College, Harpenden, a tur- quoise pendant, heart shape; 1 gold chain, straight links; 1 gold brooch, turquoise in centre; 1 narrow gold bracelet, set turquoise and pearls; 1 gold locket, diamond centre; 1 necklace of large garnets, set gold, large gold connecting links; 1 garnet pendant cross, set gold; 1 garnet brooch and ear- rings, set pearls; 1 gold brooch, set pearls and turquoise; 1 circular brooch, amethyst centre; 1 pear shape brooch, set gold and jasper; 1 circular silver brooch, yellow centre, small stones, project- ing plate; 1 paste brooch, in carved sandal wood box, 14A by 7 by 3. Information to Supt. Hassell, St. Albans. KENT. ' i^— Cravesend ( Borough).— 5th inst., by housebreaking, an Indian bracelet, mounted with silver; 1 cameo bracelet, mounted with gold; 1 brooch, mounted with silver on ivory; 1 Burmese figure, about 3 in. high, on Burmese rupee; 1 old- fashioned nutmeg grater and box, marked " E. P." on lid; 1 Italian filigree casket, studded with various jewels; 1 bon- bon case, mounted in silver; 1 silver flask, crest and initials, " G. T. P." there- on ; 1 cigarette case, initials " G. P." thereon; 1 card case, initials " G. P." thereon; 1 ash tray, 3 in. square, with blocked initials, " F. R. P." in centre; 4 silver spoons; 1 silver rattle; 1 old- fashioned pencil case, holds folding pencils; 1 Indian ring, with a Two Anna piece mounted on top ; 1 match box, heart shape, initials " F. R. P." on lid; 3 Indian silver bracelets; 1 locket and chain with portrait of a lady inside. 71 — Gravesend ( Borough).— 11th inst., bv housebreaking, a gold Geneva watch, gilt uial, shield engraved on back, " John Ward Hodgkm " engraved on inner case; 1 lady's silver Geneva do., • chased back, '' Benson, London," on dial; 1 do long gold neck chain, close link pattern; 1 pair gold rimmed spectacles. Information to Chief Constable Thornt in, Gravesend. 72.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— 29th ult., a lady's gold Geneva watch, open face, gilt dial, dent in rim of outer case, lady's gold Albert, watch key attached; and 9s. 25th ult., by housebreaking, a gold mount, con- taining hair; 1 silver coffee pot, milk jug, and sugar basin, old English pattern, fluted, mono- gram " H. AM. C." engraved thereon; 1 small beaten silver tea pot, sugar basin, milk jug. and water jug, " V. M. C." engraved thereon; 1 silver spoon and fork, old English pattern, " H. C." on handles; 6 do. tea spoons and pair of sugar tongs, " V. M. C." engraved thereon; 1 round silver christening bowl, scalloped edges, " Violet Mary CrackneO, a present from her godfather, Henry W. Cracknell," engrafed on bottom; 1 silver spoon and fork, old English pattern, chased backs; 1 do. shaving mug, crest, a lion's head, engraved there- on; 1 lady's gold demi- hunter watch, chased back; 1 old- fashioned silver verge watch, " In Fords" engraved thereon; 1 gold band bracelet, fancy front; 1 round gold brooch, chased front; 9 silver tops from trays and pots of a dressing case, crest, a lion, engraved on each; 1 silver ink- pot; 2 do. pepper pots ( 1 chased, 1 plain); 2 do. mustard pots; 2 do. pickle forks; 12 do. teaspoons, old English pattern, " F." engraved thereon; 1 lady's 5- stone half- hoop diamond ring, open setting; 1 gold neck chain, with heart pendant set turquoise, attached; 1 gold mounted red stone seal, " E. F." or " C. S." engraved thereon; 1 metal chain, with charms ( 2 pigs, 1 green do., fish, kettle, and gold locket containing photograph of a boy) attached; 1 gold mourning ring, miniature in front, " Mary Cracknell, obit 17—," engraved on back; 3 dia- mond studs; 3 silver rings; 1 large opal pin; 1 silver hoop shape rattle, with bells, coral handle, with whistle; 1 gold mounted tiger's claw brooch; 1 brown leather dress case, steel mounts and fasten- ings; £ 6; and a postal order for £ 1. Information to the Chief Constable, Ramsgate. LANCASHIRE. 73.— Bury ( County) — 4th inst., by house- breaking at Whitefield, a plain gold bangle, curb pattern; 1 gold bangle, s* et with diamonds and sapphires; 1 silver watch, black numerals— By A MAN, age about 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion dark, large nose, slight mous- tache dark; dress, dark jacket and vest, blue cap. Information to Supt. Noblett, Bury. £ 20 REWARD. 74.— Kirkham ( County).— 11th December 1905, at Lytham, a lady's gold Geneva watch, No. 12879, white dial, Roman figures, engraved case, thin short gold chain attached; 1 silver Waltham lever watch, No. 2560961, silver fingers, engraved case; 1 silver English lever watch, No. 47986, silver fingers, engraved case, maker, Lewis's, Manchester; 1 gold brooch, steering wheel pattern, crown on top, monogram " A. H." on front, " M. B. C., 105 miles in ten hours, A. Hodgkinson, 1895," on back; 1 silver medal ( brooch), shield shape, raised centre, with " A. H." monogram, " MYMCABC " on back, with " 150 miles in 24 hours" underneath; 1 gold brooch, shape of riding whip, horse shoe and fox's head in centre; 1 thin gold chain, small locket, heart shape, silver slipper attached. The above reward will be paid by Mr. A. Hodg- kinson, 27 Shaw Road, South Shore, Blackpool, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to Supt. Onnerod, Kirkham. 75 — Salford ( Borough).— 13th inst.. a gold presentation key, blue enamelled, sliape of shield of David, inscribed " Presented to Aid. Franken- burg by the Talmud Torah School"; 1 silver Albanian chain, about 2 ft. long, consisting of fine strands of silver plaited, has several turquoise and coral stones inlaid; 1 set of Jubilee coins, from £ 5 to a silver penny; 1 old silver chatelaine, fastens with safety pin : 1 pair of old silver spec- tacles ; 2 mother of pearl snufl boxes, mounted in silver ( Turkish); 1 old ivory buckle for lady's belt, mounted with silver; 1 lid of a snuff box, painted scene; 3 old silver snuff boxes; various cameos: 1 silver vinaigrette; 1 Chinese ivory clasp, mounted in silver; a number of foreign coins; and a tortoise- shell violin, 3 or 4 in. long. 76. - Salfo** d ( Bnrovah). — 14th inst, a silver lever watch, white dial, " H. Flowers, Gt. Clowes Street" thereon, plain case, shield in centre; 2 gold rings, each set garnet, claw settings; 1 gold ring, set Alaska diamond, claw setting; 1 George III. quarter- guinea piece; several old silver and copper coins; 1 set gold studs, round tops with snake and coral in centre; 1 plain gold ring; 1 pair gold rimmed eye glasses; 1 gold pin, round top, pearl in Centre; 2 gold pins, set brilliants, claw setting; 1 gold pin, set topaz; 1 silver curb chain, with threepenny piece as pendant; 2 round silver medals, engraved on one side, " Award to H. Driver for a collection of Begonias, to Abbey Park, Horticultural Show, Leicester, 1901- 1902 " : and a grey chamois leather purse, containing £ 5. Information to the Chief Constable, Salford. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 77 — Oaventry ( County).— llth inst., by burglary, at Charwelton, a postal order for 5s., No. w 275775, issued at Devonshire Street, West, Altrincham, on or about 10th February, 1906. Information to Supt. Brown, Daventry. SUFFOLK ( East). 78— Lowestoft ( County).— Between 24th and 27th ult., a silver box, embossed, " 5740" scratched thereon; 1 do. cigar case, " 4437 " over " 5631 " scratched thereon; 3 do. cigarette cases ( 1 with monogram; 1 with spring opening; 1 with " 5615" scratched thereon, ribbed, and set, coloured stone); 1 do. fish slice, Irish hall mark, " 4118" scratched thereon; 1 do. spoon, fork and serviette ring, " 5632" thereon; 1 silver mounted military despatch case, " 5024 " thereon; 1 leather case, containing a large pair silver buckles, " 5734 thereon; 1 pair small silver buckles; 6 silver buttons; 1 pair plated salts, with blue lens, " 5307" thereon; 1 silver mustard pot, silver spoon, glass liner, " 5863" thereon; 3 silver buttons; 6 enamel buttons, set paste ( loose); 1 rococo brooch; 1 Queen's chocolate box, containing Mafeking siege note, " 4121 " thereon ; 2 Boer War medals with clasps; 1 enamel puff box, " 5601 " thereon; a part of an ivory figure; 3 miniatures, painted on ivory, in red leather cases ( 1 with oval metal frame; 1 lady with muff, signed " Adela"' in a square black frame; 1 oval, black frame); 1 miniature on ivory, set in ivory circular box; 5 small framed prints, " 5695 " thereon; 1 pair plated snuffers. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Shipp, Lowestoft. SURREY. 79.— Farnham ( County).— llth inst., by burglary at Heath End, a white alabaster clock with 2 gold figures, representing females, one on each side, white face, gold numerals, about 6 in. high, 5 in. wide; 1 long gold colour chain, with pink and blue beads at intervals of 4 or 5 in., about the size of robin's eggs, oval; 1 lady's flat gold ring, set with several small stones ( 1 stone missing); 1 pen knife; 1 pair of nail scissors; 5 pairs of black stockings, marked " E. O." on white tab inside. 12th inst., by burglary, at Normandy, a gold pin, round top, set turquoise and a small pearl; 1 do., set with fox's tusk, end of tusk broken off; 1 white cameo pin, shape of a man's head, gold rim round; 1 gold heart shape pin, set with a red stone. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. SUSSEX ( East). £ 20 REWARD. SO— Brighton ( Borough).— 3id inst.. 2 strings of pearls, made to fit closely round neck, silk thread, gold mounts with small gold rings, to which the silk thread is attached, clasp fastening set in a large pearl; 1 gold band ring, set diam md in claw setting; 1 lady's gold ring set diamond and two green stones in shape of trefoil; 1 gold mourning ring with hair; 1 do. keeper ring, chased; 1 do. dress ring, set pearls and garnets, 1 stone missing; 1 do. bar brooch, about 2 in. long, set two diamonds and 3 cats'- eyes, " E. T." engraved on back; 1 oblong gold brooch, set 2 diamonds and 3 smooth rubies; 1 Russian rouble do., " Coronation of Alexander III.," pin in silver setting; 1 twisted oval gold do.; 1 small garnet and pearl butterfly do.; 1 gold pipe shape do., with bars of gold on stem; 1 pair single stone diamond earrings, claw setting, screws to fix on ears; 1 pair of large paste do., set in gold; 1 lady's gold Albert, Prince of Wales pattern, part- of tassel missing, oval locket, about size of a shilling, con- taining hair and photo of lady, attached; 1 gold wire bracelet, set amethyst; 1 twisted gold brace- let, safety chain attached; 1 gold curb bracelet, chased; 1 gold bangle, 2 small gold egg shape charms attached ( 1 set ruby with 4 small dia- monds, heart shape charm, spt with turquoise; and a gold mounted dog's claw) : 1 broad silver chased bangle, snap fastening; 1 silver bangle, with about 25 coins attached; 1 painted miniature of male child in paste medallion, with long light hair; 1 small silver smelling salts bottle, " E. G.'- thereon; 1 mourning brooch.— By A MAN, who gave the name of MAYES, age about 24, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fresh, slight moustache light, eyes blue, spoke with a foreign accent, appearance of a waiter; dress, dark grey overcoat, dark trousers, dark grey cap, lace boots, carried dark walking stick with crook handle. Had with him a light brown portmanteau, brass plate with " F. M." or " T. C. M." engraved thereon. The above reward will be paid by Mrs. Emily Garrett, 19 Sillwood Place, Brighton, to any person giving such information as will lead to the appre- hension and conviction of the thief and the re- covery of the property, or in proportion to the amount of property recovered. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton, or at any Police Station. WILTSHIRE. 81.— Chippenham ( Cmmtvy.— 15th inst., at Rudloe, Corsham, a " Hudson " bicycle, 25 in. frame, fixed wheel, celluloid mud- guards, rat- trap pedals, Scott tyre front whesl, Dunlop tyre back wheel, Brampton rim brake front wheel, flat handle bars, cork grips, black tips, black enamel 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MAY 22, 1906. PROPERTY STOLEN { continued)— led frame— By A MAN, age 30 to 35, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion, hair, and slight moustache dark; dress, dark clothes and cap. Information to Supt. Daly, Chippenham. S2 — Marlborough { County).— Ard inst , a lady's gold half- hunter watch, crest, " Pro Patria " in scroll under tree, engraved on back, long gold neck chain, small links with medallion attached; 1 gold locket, set pearls, glass in centre, containing a sprig of white heather, small gold chain attached ; 1 gold curb pattern bracelet; 1 antique flexible gold bracelet; 1 gold half- hoop ring, set 5 dia- monds. Information to Supt. Stevens, Marlborough. 88 — Metropolitan Polico District, Convict Supervision Office.— Supervisee JAMES JONES, Office No. 3353- 01, Tabular Form, 4th August 1905, and current List of Re- convictions. 89.— Metropolitan Police District, Gonvict Supervision Office.— Supervisee WILLIAM DAY, Otfice No.' 321- 02, Tabular Form. 4th inst., and current List of re- convictions. 90.— Metropolitan Police District, L Division*— ROSLYN D'ORSTAN, Case No. 7, 2nd March last. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. HAMPSHIRE. 102. — Southampton { Borough). — For stealing a quantity of dress material— — WIL- SON, a Hungarian, age 30, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion pale, hair and eyes dark; dress, black jacket and skirt, black sailor hat. A cook. — ANNIE WILSON, a Hungarian, age 23, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair light; dress, black jacket and skirt, black sailor hat. A cook. Warrants issued. 10: 1. — Southampton ( Borough). — For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the Common Fund of the Southampton Union— RUDOLPH CHRISTIAN COLLINS, alias YON COLLN, a German, age 42, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light; dress, blue serge suit. A baker. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. PERSON IN CUSTODY. SUSSEX ( East). 104. — Hastings { Borough). — Remanded till 24th inst., charged with offences againsit the Betting- Houses Act, 1853— JOE DRAKE, alias STOCKVIS, age 28, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair, moustache and eyes brown. He advertised as a Turf Accountant, St. Leonards. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. PROPERTY STOLEN. SUSSEX ( East). 105 — Lewes { County).— 14th or 15th inst., at Seaford, a carpenter's bevel; 1 2- ft. rule, edges brass lined; 1 10 in. square, all stamped " G. Gay"; 1 spirit level in zinc case; 1 pair pincers; 1 oil can; 1 pair compasses; 1 white apron. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Stevens,. Lewes. WORGES TERSHIRE. 83.— Bromsgrove { County).— 5th inst., by shopbreaking, 4 pairs women's felt slippers,' patent toe caps, " Is. ll£ d." scratched on soles; 2 pairs boots, " 5s. lid." supposed scratched on soles. Information to Supt. Beal, Bromsgrove. 84 — Worcester ( City).- Uth inst., by burglary, 12 large electro- plated prongs; 12 small do.; 12 electro- plated dessert spoons; 12 tea d> ; 12 soup do.; 6 egg do.; 2 electro- plated sauce ladles; 1 do. large soup do.; 1 do. large butter knife; 3 or 4 salt spoons ( 2 or 3 of these are silver), all have crest, a griffin with hand in mouth on front of handles, " A. l," " B. B.," crown, and " E. P." over " N. S." in shield stamped on back of handles; 3 glass towels, red check; 2 tea cloths with faint pink borders; and 7s. 6d. Information to the Chief Constable, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 85.— Pontefract ( County).— Between 1st and 4th inst., by sacrilege, 2 silver- plated Com- munion plates, 24 in. circumference; 2 do. cups, 7 in. deep, 3i in. diameter; 1 do. stand, 9 in. diameter. Information to Supt. Hollis, Pontefract. PROPERTY RECOVERED. WILTSHIRE. 86.— Swindon { County).— Flagon, & c., Case No. 74, 20th ult., and thief arrested. APPREHENSIONS. 87.— Metropolitan Police District, Criminal Investigation Depart- ment.— BENJAMIN J. BRAND, Case No. 1, 27th ult. 91— Metropolitan Police District, M Division.— FRANK STOKES, Case No. 4, 4th inst. 92.— Metropolitan Police District, W Division.— FREDERICK C. MCGREGOR PAYNE, Case No. 6, 27th ult. 93.— Gloucestershire, Gloucester ( County).— Supervisee JOHV HEXHAM, Office No. 220- 04, Case No. 88, 9th March, 1906, and sentenoed at Liverpool Assizes, 7th inst., to 12 months hard labour for shopbreaking. 94.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( CityJ.- LUCY MATTHEWS, Case No. 28, 11th inst. 95. — Northumberland, Berwick- on - Tweed ( Borough).—) OHN ROBERT MALONE, Case No. 36, lltli inst., and com- mitted for trial at Durham Quarter Sessions, for larceny at Stockton- on- Tees. 9^.— Staffordshire , Longton ( County).— EDWARD SMITH, alias IBBS, Case No. 45, 27th ult., and committed for trial at the next Stafford Assizes. 97- Suffolk ( East), Ipswich ( Borough).— W. INGLIS SIMS, Case No. 10, 11th inst. 9S— Surrey, Hersham ( County).— MAN, Case No. 48, 27th ult. 99. — Sussex ( East), Hailsham ( County).— ARTHUR W. CROWE, Case No. 40 23rd February, 1906. 100.— Worcestershire, Redditch ( County).— EDWARD ANDERTON, Case No. 56, 18th August, 1905. 101.— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Bradford ( City).- SAMUEL BENNETT, Case No. 57, 27th ult. List of Lloonoe Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re~ approhonded, tor the week ending May 12th, 1906, with the results, etc. Divisions concerned. Office No. NAME. Sentence. Date and Place. | Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. T. 2958— 02 CHELTON, WALTER WM. 1 month h. l. 12th May, Brentford P. Sess. Failing to report 1 Same Name P. O. Mullins, C. I. D., T ; also P. S. Bar- rel, C. I. D., V. J, N, T. 321— 02 DAY, WILLIAM 12 months h. l. 11th May, Guildhall P. Ct. P. of C. Act Same Name H. H. 3020— 00 472— 06 DEMP8EY, WILLIAM DESMOND, CHARLES 2 years h. l. 12 months h. l. 8th May, N. L. Sess. 8th May, Thames P. Ct. Larceny ( person) P. of C. Act Same Name Same Name P. C. Singleton, 293J ; also P. S. Hand- ley, C. I. D., J. P. C. Hubbard. 683K ; also P. S. Thomp- son, C. I. D., X. A, X. 2646— 96 EDWARDS, ALFRED 5 days in default 7th May, Westminster P, Ct. Drunk Same Name P. C. Cullum, 596A. D, G. N, S, Y. 648— 01 GLEADOVVE, CHARLES 2 months impt. in de- fault 5th May, Stratford P. Sess. Frequenting a road WILLIAM WESTALL for the purpose of betting ( 2 charges) Sub.- Divl. Insp. Gray, N. T, X. 3207— 01 GREEN, JOHN 1 month h. l. 7th May, W. L. P. Ct. Begging Same Name P. C. Burgess, 102F ; also P. C. Sears, 683T. D, Y. 1654— 01 HARRIS, WILLIAM 12 months h. l. 4th May, Mansion House P. Ct. 4th May, Guildhall P. Ct. P. of C. Act Same Name P. C. Cross, 207 City. H. 2825- 99 JONES, ARTHUR 1 year h. l. P. of C. Act GEORGE REYNOLDS P. C. Minhe, 982 City H, M, S, W. 3353— 01 JONES, JAMES 7^ years p. s. 27th Apr., New York General Sess. 7th May, Guildhall P. Ct. Larceny ( hotel) HENRY JOHNSON H. 2647— 00 LAXTON, JAMES 3 months h. l. Rogue it vagabond THOMAS MOSS P. C. Vincent, 787 City. L, W. 880— 00 McGUINESS. JOHN 18 months h. l. let May, C. C. Ct. Stealing clothes from warehouse PATRICK McGUINESS Det.- Constab.' e Wise, Citv. % E. 3069— 01 McQUIS, DENIS 3 months h. l. 7th May, Guildhall P. Ct. Rogue & vagabond GEORGE MEARN P. C. Martin, 886 City. G. 41026 SMITH, GEORGE 18 months h. l. 8th May, N. L. Bes*. Larceny ( person) Same Name P. C. Hookfiay, J00Y ; also P. S. Good- child, C. I. D., Y. LONDON. - PHIWT. D » OB HIT MAJBMTT'B STATIOHEST OFFICB BT J. J. KTINTR * Oo., LTNUTAD; 32, SS,? B < ID3E STBEET, B. C.; 3J. L£ MA STBKST, 8.0.; AKD MIASAILSSI ffoau, S. B. » « S'> 7