POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FKIDAY, MAY 25, 1906. VOL. XXIII., No. 2338. 1. ill communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAIETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. J. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. I. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if 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. 4. 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 6s. to 10s. A remittance of 5s. should be made in the first instance for cost of engraving sketches. • i 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 cate may be. LT IONS. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an ofittr 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 at practicable they are alphabetically arranged t> ir 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 tht number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announe- 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 jtap't only; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter 12. 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APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— N Division.— For stealing, 17th ins^., a dark grey rainproof overcoat; £ 4; and a cheque book on London and Provincial Bank, Stamford Hill Branch, comaining 35 cheques, Nos. " JJt"' to 8;/ r — Licence- holder FREUEliiCK WIL- SON, alias FIELD, FISHER, and VALEN- TINE, Office No. 729- 05, age 26, height 5 ft, 6J in., complexion fresh, hair auburn, eyes grey, blue mark outer angle left eye, small red scar bridge of nose, 2 scars web of right thumb; dress, dark brown coat and vest, light grey striped trousers, grey cap, brown canvas shoes. A baker; native of Stalybridge. Sentenced at Ipswich Assizes, 14th November, 1902, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( bailee). Liberated on 2nd licpnce, 5th May, 1906, which expires 18th June, 1906. C 543. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 2.— Reading 1 Borough).— For embezzling £ 30— SIDNEY GEORGE WEBB, age 17, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fair, round facie, hair light brown, eyes blue, rather large teeth, sailor tattooed left forearm; dress, grey mixture jacket and vest, dark check tweed trousers, light brown cap, brown boots. A baker; has served 12 months on the U'arspite. May endeavour to enlist in the Army or Navy. Absconded 16th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Capt, Henderson, Chief Con- stable, Reading. BUTESHIRE. 3 — Rothesay ( County).— For stealing £ 43 10s., including 37 Royal Bank of Scotland £ 1 notes— DAVID HERON, age 18, height about 5 ft. 6 in., good build, hair dark, slightly bow- legged; dress, dark tweed suit and cap. He was sent to the bank to cash a cheque, 18th inst., and absconded. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Rothesay. CHESHIRE. 4.— 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 Royal Artillery, Grenadier Guards, and Lancashire Con- stabulary. Is also wanted at Bury, Lanes. 5.— Hazel Grove ( County).— For stealing, 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. 6.— Macclesfield ( County).— For high- way robbery at Tytherington, 14th inst., and steal- ing a silver 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. 7— Oakmere ( CountyV— For embezzling £ 5 4s. 9d.— JOSEPH HINDE, age 25, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) and slight moustache dark, may be clean shaved, rather short sighted, sometimes wears spectacles ; dress, navy blue suit, plaid cap, brown boots. A tailor; native of Tarporley. Has been employed as a coal salesman at Beeston and Tar- porley. A good cornet player. Has served in the Yeomanry. May be found racing men. Yeomen, or grooms. April, 1906. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Beeley, Northwicli. in company of Absconded ' 20th Oakmere, near DEVONSHIRE. * — Exeter ( Co* mty\— For breaking into a dwelling house, at Heavitree, 13th inst., and steal- ing a pair of brown box calf lace boots, hand sewn, lined brown kid, plain fronts, nearly new— A MAN, age 40 to 45, height about 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion fresh, full face, hair brown, rather heavy moustache sandy : dress, dark grey suit and cap. and the stolen boots. Carried a parcel tied in green or bluish material, about 12 in. long, 3 or 4 in. wide, tied with cord. Appearance of a tramp. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Exeter. 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 1906. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— DURHAM- 9.— Darlington ( County).— For ob. aining £ 37 18s. 73., by false pretences, 30th ult.— PROFESSOR H. BROWNE, age about 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair ( long at back) and mousta- che dark, eyes ( supposed) blue, crucifix on one arm, American accent; dress, dark blue overcoat with beaver collar, cuffs and lining, grey frock coat, dark striped trousers, silk hat, lace boots with narrow toes, wore a gold watch and Albert with a number of old- fashioned seals as appendages. He represented that he was an American medical specialist, and gave a written guarantee that he would cure in 3 months a child 5 years of age who was unable to walk. Was accompanied by A WOMAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in.; wearing a light grey dress. And A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion sallow, hair ( long) black, American accent; wearing light overcoat, drab colour soft felt hat. Had with them 3 boxes and a dress basket. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davison, Darlington. ESSEX. 10.— Brentwood { County).— For abscond- ing with clothing from the Poplar Branch Work- house, at Dunton— ALFRED GEORGE BELL, age 46, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion dark, hair and eyes brown, long wrinkled face, ruptured ; dress, dark tweed jacket and vest, light cord trousers, red canvas braces, cap, bluclier boots with hobnails. A native o- f Bow. Tramps the country gathering mandrake or brine roots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harden, Brentwood. 11 - Southend- on- Sea ( County).— For housebreaking, and stealing jewellery ( recovered) — WILLIAM GEORGE THOMPSON, alios GEORGE THOMPSON, Office No. 3317- 97, age 27, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, bracelet right, ship, " F. T.," whip, shoe, cross flags, and " L. F. TURNER" left wrist; dress, dark blue jacket suit, black hard felt hat. A tailor; native of Ramsgate. Sen- tenced at South London Sessions, 20th April, 1904, to 15 months hard labour for housebreaking. Liberated on remission, 13th May, 1905. 959. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. FLINTSHIRE. 12.— Holywell ( County).— For st alins? a quantity of lead piping ( recovered)— JAMES BYARD, alias JIM WILKINSON, age 25, height 5 ft. 8i in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache light, eyes blue; dress, dark jacket and vest, white cord trousers, white muffler, brown plaid cap. A native of Birming- ham. Had in his possession a Pedlar's certificate, granted at Holywell, 27th February, 1906. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Holywell. GLOUCES TERSHIRE. 13.— Dursley ( County).— For stealing £">— ADA WOODMAN, age 24-, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark; dress, light grey three- quarter length coat, dark pepper and salt skirt, large black chiffon hat with large black feather in front. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Perkins, DursLey. 14.— Bristol ( C'ty).— 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. 8| in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, " A. B. T. I. E. A. 5.," anchor, and dots left forearm, cut scars right wrist, ring 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. lb.— Bristol ( City).— For uttM- ing, 12th inst., a banker's cheque for £ 29 6s., well knowing same to have been forged— GEORGE PRIT CHARD, age 30, height 5^ ft. 8 in., strong build, complexion fresh, hair light sandy, rather heavy moustache sandy, carries head slightly forward, of sly disposition. A well sinker; native of Iron Acton. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 16.— Alton ( County).— For burglary, J8ih inst., at Selborne, and stealing a " Coventry Chal- lenge O'Brian " bicycle, plated rims : 1 English lever watch, " Gadon & Son, Upper Norwood " on dial; 1 gold pin; 1 black overcoat; 1 razor and case; 1 blue jacket, square cut; and a pair boots, size 9— DICK WHITTINGTON, age 29, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion sallow, hair, mous- tache and eyes ( full) brown, nose fi'actured, scar on right wrist; wearing dark clothing, hard felt hat. A painter; native of Sydenham. Has served in the East Surrey Regiment. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. James, Alton. 17. — 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. IS. — Southampton ( Borough). — For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the Common Fund of the Southampton Union— RUDOLPH CHRISTIAN COLLINS, alias VON 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. HEREFORDSHIRE. 19.— Ledbury { County).— 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. 2Q.— Weobley ( County). —¥ or 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 fjr repairing clocks, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Williams, Weobley. ISLE OF WIGHT. 21.— Newport ( County).— For larceny, and causing bodily harm— NOAH WILLETT, alias JAMES, age 30, height 5 ft. 4i in., complexion, hair ( curly in front) and eyes dark, clean shaved, slightly bow legged; dress, check coat and cap, dark corcl trousers, black silk neckerchief. A gipsy; native of Brighton. Is said to have been employed on public works at Glasgow and New- castle. Absconded 10th inst. Warrant issued. 22 — Newport ( County}.— For obtaining £.' 5 15s. by false pretences— ALICE ROBERTSON, age about 22, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes ( piercing) dark brown, prominent teeth, of smart appearance ; dress, dark skirt, light blouse, light three- quarter length jacket — ALFttED ROBERTSON, age about 45, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, hair ( turning grey) dark, stubby moustache, of good address; dress, brown jacket, grey vest and trousers, white boots or shoes. They took furnished apartments, the woman then called upon tradesmen, ordered goods to be delivered, and in payment presented a worthless cheque, drawn on National Provincial Bank of England, Ltd., Shirley, Southampton Branch, and received the balance. ( See Cases Nos. 39 and 40, 4th inst.) Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Newport. LANCASHIRE. 23.— Bolton ( County).— For stealing 3 lady's 9 ot. gold watch chains, and £ 23— CHARLES GREGORY, age 28, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, slight moustache brown, eyes brown ; dress, dark suit with brown stripes, light brown overcoat, dark blue tie, black hat. button boots. A native of Famwortli. He was employed as salesman in the furniture depart- ment at the Farnworth Co- Operative Society. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Leeming, County Police Office, Boltoii. 24.— Liverpool ( City).— Fox failing to ap- pear to a summons for feloniously reoeiving stolen' property—' THOMAS ALFRED CLARKE, ag » 50, height 5 ft. 4 in., well built, complexion 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. 25 — Saltord ( Borough).— 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, age 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. MONTGOMER YSHIRE. 2< .— Newtown ( County).— For stealing 70 lbs. of wool— JOHN WILDING, alias MILLS, age 26 to 28, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., oomplexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes dark, slightly bow- legged, weak voice; dress, dark jacket, dark cord trousers, old dark cap, strong boots. A farm labourer; native of Llanbister, Radnorshire. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable,. Newtown. NOR THA MP TONSHIRE. 27.— Wellingborough ( County). — For failing to report— Supervisee ALFRED OWEN, alias ALFRED BOILEY, Office No. 1671- 05, age 27, height 5 ft. 0 J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, sailor right, " A," anchor, and cross left forearm; dress, dark grey suit, hard felt hat or cap. A baker; native of Birmingham. Sentenced at Northampton County Quarter Sessions, 6th April, 1905, to 6 months hard labour and 3 years supervision for larceny. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Alexander, Welling- borough. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 28.— Nottingham ( City).— For failing t » report — Supervisee AMOS MANNS, alius CUNEA, CUNER, HENNINGS, CUNES, NEWBY, and BATES, Office No. 3138- 99, age 49, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) turning grey, and eyes brown, mole right cheek, scar on forehead, nose inclines to right, flat feet. A labourer; native of Northampton. Sentenced at Sleaford Quarter Sessions, 5th April 1905, to 12 months hard labour and one year supervision for larceny ( person). Liberated on remission 19th February, 1906. 3595. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Clay, Notting- ham. ROYAL IRISH CONSTABULARY. 29.— Longford ( Counly).— For embezzling £ 58 4s. 7d., 12th inst.— JOSEPH SMEDLEY, age 35, height 5 ft. 9 ill., slight build, complexion fair, long face, heavy under jaw, hair light, flat fiet, slightly round shoulders, knock- kneed, eyes light blue; dress, light brown tweed coat and trousers, fancy vest, tweed cap. A canteen steward; native of Derby. He was invalided from the Royal Horse Artillery. Warrant issued. Information to the District Inspector, Long- ford. SHROPSHIRE. 30. - Whitchurch ( County). - GERALD BYLAND, Case No. 35, 18th March, li() 4, not now wanted. Warrant cancelled. £ 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, Mai- ket Drayton, for such information as will lead to the arrest of Pearce. Information to Supt. Edge, Whitchurch. FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1908. THE POLICE GAZETTE. N 0) PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. FLINTSHIRE. SUSSEX ( West). ' M-— Peiworth ( CffU'ltl/'.— r' r " • \> '// A . ment, 10th inst.— FRANCIS JOSEPH STAN- DEN, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion 32.— Mold ( County).— For obtaining £ 5 by false pretences, and for stealing a telescope, at Hope — JOHN DAVIES, alias SMITH and CUBA WILSON, age about 28, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion and hair dark, clean shaved, peculiar twist of mouth when talking, an inveterate cigarette smoker; dress, dark jacket and trousers, fancy dark green double breasted vest, red or yellow spots with collar, long dark Chester- field overcoat, dark grey soft felt hat, nearly new, " W. Thomas & Sons, Hatters, Wrexham and Flint," inside. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Mold. RADNORSHIRE. 33.— Knighton ( County).— For embezzling 21 cheques, viz.:— 1 for £ 2 2s. 9d., dated 26th March, 1906, drawn by George Strawson, on the N. and S. Wales Bank, Bishop's Castle; 1 for £ 1 10s., 26th March, 1906, drawn by Miss Wall, on B. D. & C. Bank, Knighton ( dealt with); 1 for £ 3 15s. 3d., dated 26th March, 1906, drawn by Joseph Blower, on N. & S. Wales Bank, Knighton ( dealt with); 1 for £ 3 7s. Id., 26th March, 1906, drawn by Rix & Co., on N. & S. Wales Bank, Ludlow; 1 for £ 3 14s. 8d., dated 26th March, 1906, drawn by Arthur Whittall, on N. & S. Wales Bank, Knighton; 1 for £ 1 2s. 6d., datal 6th April, drawn by H. T. Jones, on N. & S. Wales Bank, Knighton; 1 for £ 1 4s., 6th April, drawn by Mark Lloyd, on N. P. Bank, Builth; 1 for £ 2 10s. 2d., 6th April, drawn by Arthur Owen, on B. B. & C. Bank, Knighton ( dealt with); 1 for £ 3 16s. 6d., 9th May, drawn by Mrs. Harrison, on B. D. & C. Bank, Knighton; 1 for £ 3 4s. lid., 9th May, drawn by Official Receiver ( Mr. J. G. Scobie), on Lloyds, Hereford; 1 for £ 6 6s. 3d., 9th May, drawn by E. H. Deacon, on N. & S. Wales Bank, Knighton ( cashed at Head Office, Liverpool, 15th May); 1 for £ 3, 9th May, drawn by South II'ales Daily News-, 1 for £ 1 4s, 9t. h May, drawn by Emma Evans, on N. & S. Wales Bank, Knighton; 1 for £ 1 8s. 9d., 9th May, drawn by Edward Roberts, on N. & S. Wales Bank, Knighton ; 1 for £ 1 10s., 9th May, drawn by P. A. Lushington, on B. D. & C. Bank, Knighton; 1 for 12s. 6d., 9th May, drawn by Teme. R. D. Council, on N. & S. Wales Bank, Knighton; 1 for 12s. 6iL, 9th May, drawn by Knighton R. D. Council, on N. & S. Wales Bank, Knighton; 1 for £ 1 4s., 9th May, drawn by Executors, Miss Archibald, on B. D. & C. Bank, Knighton; 1 for £ 2 lis. 6d., 9th May, drawn by F. W. Walker, on Lloyd's Bank, all payable to John Jones; 1 for 7s. 6d., 9th May, drawn by George Griffiths, on K. & R. Bank, Llandrindod, payable to Frank Evans; and 1 for £ 1 Is. 4d., 9th May, drawn by Trustees, Green- Price, Settled Estate ( Dansey and Green- Price), on N. & S. Wales Bank, Knighton, pay- able to Richard Anthony— JENKIN WILLIAM EVANS, age about 23, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, slight moustache light, eyes blue, tobacco stains on fingers, of smart appearance; dress, blue serge suit, gre" mixture overcoat, grey plaid cap, brown boots, gold ring on 3rd right finger, and one on left little finger. An accountant's clerk. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Jones, Knighton. 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 wrs employed as assistant overseer at Wisborough G„- ® en. Warrant issuod. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Read, Petworth. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 36. — Middlesbrough ( B>- vg*>). — F.. r offences under the Merchandise Marks' Act — JOHN MARDON, age about 50, height about 5 ft. 9 in., weight about 13 stones, STAFFORDSHIRE. U.— Handsworth ( County).— 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, Handsworth. complexion sallow, hair, whiskers, and mous- tache dark ( turning grey), stentorian voice, walks erect; dress, grey coat suit, black hard felt hat. A provision dealer. Is well known to pro- vision importers iu the North of England. May be found retailing goods at public markets. Absconded 16th inst. Photograph taken about 10 years ago. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Middles- brough. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— S TA FFO RDSHIRE. ' H.— Burslem ( Cmnty).— For failing to appear to a summons at Burslem Petty Sessions 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 shaved; dress, black vicuna jacket, dark trousers, dark cap, black and white muffler, lace boots. A native of Hanley. Warrant issued. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MAY 22, 1906. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)- 36. — Burslem ( County). — For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— BERTHA SMITH, age 21, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyee grey; drees, black costume, velvet collar, cuffs, buttons, and belt, motor cap. Warrant issued. 39.— Burslem ( County^. - For stealing, 9. h 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. iO. — Longton ( County^.— For n n-] ay orient of £ 21 13s. 6d. maintenance arrears— JAMES WILLIAMS, age 41, height 5 ft. 1CU in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, 2 scars top of head, several coal scars each forearm, nail of right forefinger missing; usually dressed as a coal- miner. A native of Hereford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. 41.- Stoke - on - Trent ( County).— F< r shopbreaking, 27th March 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. 42.— Wolverhampton ( Borough).— For embezzlement— THOMAS REEVES, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair and slight moustache dark brown, several front upper teeth missing; wearing black rough overcoat, motor cap, brown leather leggings. A coach builder's labourer; native of Birming- ham. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Captain Burnett, Chief Con- stable, Wolverhampton. SURREY. 43. — Reigate ( Borough). — For obtaining clothing by false pretences, 28th March and 5th 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 .— Lewes ( County).— For stealing property described in Case No. 105, 18th inst.— A MAN, who gave the name of JOHN WATKINS, age about 50, height 5 ft. 10 in., square build, hair and moustache turning grey; wearing old clothing. Appearance of a labourer. The spirit level and 10 in. square were pledged at Hastings by above man. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Stevens, Lewes. 45. — Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing 3 pieces of cloth, each 3^ yards long ( 1 dark brown tweed; 1 grey check; 1 blue and white stripe)— EDWARD STOAKES, 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. 16.- 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, biack 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 boen 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 WICKS HI RE. 47.— Shipston- on- Stour ( County).— For embezzling £ 1 3s. lid., 5th inet.— THOMAS LYNES, age 35, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., com- plexion fresh, 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. 48.— Birmingham ( City).— For embezzl- ing £ 17 10s.— ERNEST SMITH, age 20, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fresh, oval face, hair light, eyes blue; dress, fawn colour coat, dark striped trousers, grey tweed cap. A tailor's porter; native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Birming- ham. WESTMORLAND. 49.— Appleby ( County).— For 1. aving his wife and cnildren chargeable to the West Ward Union— JOSEPH IRVING TINKLER, age 24, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., stout build, complexion fresh, round face, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes grey; dress, dark jacket suit, cap with peak, strong lace boots. May seek employment at farms, quarries, or public works, or as a mason's or bricklayer's labourer. A native of Westmor- land; frequents the counties of Durham, North and West Ridings of Yorkshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Johnstone, Appleby. WILTSHIRE. 50.— Trowbridge ( County^.— For stealing ( bailee), £ 20, 14th inst.— WALTER ARNOLD, age 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair ( curly in front) light brown, slight moustache light, front teeth decayed ; dress, blue serge suit, black bowler hat, brown boots blacked over. A grocer's assistant; supposed a native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Tyler, Trowbridge. WO ROES TERSHIRE. 51.— Worcester ( County).— For stealn g silver plate and wearing apparel, 22nd inst.— FRED WALSH, age 33, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, large ears, hair and pointed moustache brown, eyes blue; dress, dark overcoat, navy blue suit, black bowler hat, brown boots, carried a fawn colour mackintosh, lined red, had with him a large travelling box with wood binding, and a large light brown leather Gladstone bag, and a season ticket from Grimsby to Hamburg, may have " ( F'red Walsh) Heeuan & Froude, Ltd., Worcester," printed thereon. An engineer. May be accompanied by A Woman. He deserted his wife, 22nd inst., after obtaining from a pawn- broker a loan of £ 100 on valuable plate and furni- ture. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Wasley, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 52.— Doncaster ( County^.— For stealing a cloth hearth rug, 6 ft. by 4 ft., hand made— IIENRY GLENN, age about 38, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark brown, heavy moustache, walks erect; dress, blue serge suit, grey check overcoat, black felt hat, lace boots. A labourer; native of London. Sometimes employed with roundabouts, shows, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hickes, Doncaster. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. DEVONSHIRE. 53.— Exeter ( City).— Sentenced, 11th inst., to 1 month imprisonment for wilfully breaking a plate glass window— GEORGE THOMAS ( sup- posed false), a Scotchman, age about 40, height 6 ft., rather slight build, complexion fresh, eyes blue, cut scar back of left hand and front of right wrist, old scar front of right leg, varicose veins front of left leg; dress, old dark morning jacket, dark trousers, soft hat. Had with him 2 bundles containing old clothing, note paper, & c. He travels from town to town and stays at common lodging and low public houses. Supposed pre- viously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Exeter. DORSETSHIRE. 54.— Weymouth ( Borough).— Committed for trial at next Assizes for housebreaking — JAMES MALONE, alias JOHN SHIELDS, JAMES MALONEY, DORAN, BLOW, KIRBY, and MCCARTHY, Office No. 2019- 02, age 64, height 5 ft. 8| in., complexion fresh, hair nearly white, moustache grey, eyes blue, scar right cheek bone, dot back right wrist. A hawker; native of Brighton. Sentenced at Lewes Assizes, 29th June, 1905, 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 Consable Eacock, Wey- mouth. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 55.— Cheltenham ( County).— Remanded, charged with stealing a brown leather case, fastens with strap and buckle, containing a quantity of artificial flies for fishing— HENRY THOMPSON, age 30, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyies grey, nose flattened at bridge, scars back of each little finger, first joints of forefingers enlarged; dress, old brownish coat and vest, dark trousers, green plaid cap, blue muffler with white spots. States he is a native of Brecon, and has travelled with boxing booths, also states that he has been previously convicted, but refuses to 6ay where. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. 56. — North/ each ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, for breaking into a school, and larceny— JOSEPH BARNES, alias JOHN TAYLOR and HENRY CASTLE, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, crooked nose, abscess mark right side of face, scar left forearm, both little fingers contracted. A native of Cherrington, Warwick. Previously convicted at Shipston- on- Stour, Coven- try, and Oxford. 57 .— Nor thleach ( County).— Committed for trial at next Gloucester Quarter Sessions for horse stealing— Licence- holder JAMES BARN- DEN, alias WILLIAM SMITH, Office No, 216- 06, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hairless, eyes brown, mole front of neck, 2nd right finger deformed, red scar, heart, clasped hands, pierced heart, and " T. D." left forearm, " W.," dot, " SMITH," anchor, and pierced heart back left hand; dress, dark suit, cap, and neckerchief. A labourer; native of East Peckham. Sentenced at Maidstone Sessions, 22nd October, 1903, to 3 years penal servitude, and 3 years supervision for cycle stealing. Licenced 7th February, 1906. d 453. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Northleach. ISLE OF WIGHT. 58— Newport ( County). — Sentenced 5th inst., 6 months imprisonment for larceny ( person) — THOMAS JOHN BROWN, alias MOSS, age 42, height 5 ft. in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, large dot between right thumb and finger, right thumb dis- located, nail of left forefinger split, wart front of left ear, large nose, of Jewish appearance.— HARRY WOOD, alias JOHNSON, CROM- WELL, DUCK, STONE, COOK, and SMITH, age 53, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes brown, white spot inside left forearm, fleshy mole right cheek, cut scar over right eye and on left cheek. Sentenced, 12th inst., to 2 months imprisonment for welshing— FRANK WREN, alias HARRY DAVIES, & c., age 39, height 5 ft. 3 in., com- plexion and hair dark, eyes hazel, 2 dots back left hand, mole left temple, scar left shin. Sentenced, 12th inst., to 21 days imprisonment for three- card trick — JOHN LEAT, alias CHARLES LEAF and JOHN SWEENEY, age 41, height 5 ft. 6i in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes hazel, anchor right forearm, " W " left forearm.— JOSEPH DENNIS, alias DENNISON and DENNIS O'LEARY, age 61, height 5 ft. 4J, in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, right little finger missing, 4 dots back left hand, scar right cheek. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Gallar way, Newport. SUFFOLK ( East). 59.— Lowestoft ( County).— Remanded till 28th inst., charged with stealing a pair of boots, 21st inst.— WILLIAM WOODGER, alias JOHN WODGER, age 23, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair dark, eyes brown, wreath, rose, thistles, FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1906. THE POLICE GAZETTE. r* O PERSONS IN CUSTODY ( continued,)- and shamrock 011 chest, round designs, " Heaven's light our Guide" both shoulders, full rigged ship supported by flags, clasped hands, sun, 3 butter- flies, pot of flowers, lizard, woman, and snake right arm, Maltese cross between thumb and forefinger, ring on 3rd finger, spray of flowers, bird with wings outspread, serpent, beetle with wings out- spread, full rigged ship, " Friendship," clasped hands, English and American flags, under flags, clasped hands, man in Highland dress, head of a Japanese woman in a wreath of flowers left arm, dragon right leg, scar right side of forehead, bad upper teeth; dress, blue serge reefer jacket suit, white flannel naval shirt, supposed " W. Sunlop " stamped in black ink 011 flap, blue guernsey, blue serge cap, black silk wrapper, lace boots. A native of Aberdeen. States he has been a ship's fireman, also worked on fishing boats, and that lie came here in a vessel about 14 days' ago. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Lowestoft. WILTSHIRE. tO.— Devizes ( County).— Sentenced, 18th inst., to 2 months imprisonment for stealing a quantity of lead, & c.— JOHN WILLIS, alias AUGUSTUS WALTON, age 36, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, slight moustache light, eyes blue, abscess right arm pit, scar left hip, tree, snake, hands and heart tattooed right forearm, a Dragoon in full dress left fore- arm, flower left wrist; dress, dark brown military jersey, light cord trousers, 2 vest ( with sleeves, South- Western Railway buttons thereon, other dark cloth), plaid cap, lace boots. A rag and bone gatherer; native of Walthamstow.- HENRY GEORGE LAKIN, age 24, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion dark, hair dark brown, slight moustache, eyes hazel, basket of flowers, Maltese dagger, bust of woman, King Edward and a peacock right arm, bust of woman, actress, peacock, left arm, " I. L. E. F." on left forefinger; dress, sleeve vest with buttons of the Somerset Joint Railway Co., thereon, blue trousers, blue muffler with white spots, brown cap, old boots. A native of Bermond- sey. Had with them a pair of grey tweed trousers : 1 vest with green and white lines ; and a screw iron spanner ( believed stolen). Both sup- posed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Everett, Devizes. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 61.— Whitby ( County). — Sentenced, 19th inst., to 2 months imprisonment for larceny ( shop) — JAMES MAHER, age 32, height 5 ft. 8i in., complexion fresh, hair ( thin in front) brown, eyes grey, 2 small scars 011 forehead, 2 011 chest, cross and willow tree, " In memory of my Mother, 1892," tattooed right forearm, " A. M." and indistinct marks left forearm ; dress, brown mixture jacket, grey vest, moleskin trousers, blue neckerchief, cap, lace boots. A labourer; native of Crossmolina, Mayo. States lie served 12 years in the Highland Light Infantry, and has tramped the country since 1902. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Pinkney, Whitby. 62. — Guisborough ( Borough). — Com mitted for trial at next Quarter Sessions, charged with stealing 3 pairs of boots— JOHN SIDNEY CLACKSON, alias GEORGE MONCRISTO, OSCAR KING, and JOHN WINDSOR, age 39, height 5 ft. lOf in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scare on each shoulder, impedi- ment in speech; dress, black frock coat, satin collar, dark trousers, grey soft felt hat, button boots. A native of Worcester. Has been convicted at Worcester, Wolverhampton, Kidderminster, Walsall, Stafford, and Linooln. Information to Supt. Rose, Guisborough. PROPERTYSTOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 63.— R Division.— 18th inst., by house breaking, a match box, embossed, stands 011 4 feet; 1 cigarette case, lady and gentlemen at tea table, in brown enamel, space for matches at corner; 1 card case, " W. A. C." in monogram; 1 ash tray, girl's head in centre; 1 round tobacco box, " W. A. C." 011 lid; 2 menu holders, figures of dragons, oriental; 2 sweet servers, open work handles; 2 bon- bon dishes, chased; 1 cigar case, fluted; 2 fruit knives; 2 miniature Jersey milk cans, about li in. high, all silver. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 6t.— Reading ( Borough).— During the past 6 weeks, a large round gold brooch; 1 gold brooch, purple stone; 1 gold brooch, set mauve stone; 1 do. ring, set carbuncle and 2 brilliants; 1 do., surrounded with snake; 1 gold bracelet, plain, old- fashioned links; 1 do. curb, fixed links, hinged centre; 1 gold neck chain, about 18 in. long, twisted pattern. 18th inst., a " Rover" Roadster bicycle, 26 in. frame, 28 in. wheel, Dunlop tyres, raised handle bare, white celluloid grips, black tips, inverted lever brakes, metal gear case, rubber pedals ( divided), Brooks's B 75 saddle, enamelled black, lined red, " Rover " plated transfer on head, red transfer 011 mudguard and gear case, Westwo. d rims, plated tracks, fitted cyclometer and Sea brook bell, No. C 73099. 65.— Reading ( Borough).— 21 Bt inst., a safety bicycle, black gear case, New Departure back pedalling brake, Crabbe brake front wheel, recently re- enamelled and plated, broken head lock, rat trap pedals with toe clips, new tyre front wheel, fitted mudguards, " Bluemell" in gold letters thereon, cork handles, black tips, Brooks's sad, die, tool bag lamp, and bell ( without spring) attached; a safety bicycle, Handsworth make, 25 in. frame, lined gold clipper reflex tyres, plated rims, Reynold's double butted tubes, Reynold's chain, flat forward handle bar, black handles, white caps, one missing, 2 rims with inverted levers, rat trap pedals. Information to Capt. Henderson, Chief Con- stable, Reading. CHESHIRE. 66.— Oakmere ( County\— 14th inst., at Tarvin, a " Special Triumph" bicycle, No. 1 Roadster, " No. 88814" 011 top of bracket, 25 in. frame, black enamelled, lined red and green, raised handle bare, green colour grips, 28 in. wheels, Scott tyres, free wheel, 2 rim brakes, 2 speed gear, " Lucas" plated back carrier with brown cycling cape strapped thereon, " Powell and Hanmers " Revenge acetylene lamp. Information to Supt. Beeley, Oakmere, near North wich. DEVONSHIRE. 67. — Exeter ( City). — 12th inst., a new " Hudson Popular " bicycle, 24 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, rubber pedals on top of rat traps, flat forward handle bars, Cambridge tyres, new Dnulop tubes, Westwood rims, plated with black enamelled centre, japan lamp, plated pump, 2 bells, front mudguard missing, No. B 30750— Suspicion is at- tached to TWO MEN ( 1st, age about 19, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair light, supposed clean shaved. 2nd, age 20 to 21, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., hair dark, clean shaved; dress, grey cycling suits, one slightly darker than other). They are identical with Men wanted at Stroud for stealing 2 bicycles, 9th and 10th inst.) Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Exeter. ESSEX. 68. — Braintree ( County\— 16th inst., at Great Yeldliam, a pair of driving reins, plated buckles, nearly new; 1 pony headstall, brown leather, white metal buckles, rope leader attached; 1 plated bicycle pump, nearly new; 1 black enamelled bicycle lamp, nearly new. Information to Supt. Terry, Braintree. 69 - Saffron Walden ( County).— IS h inst., by burglary, a silver cigarette case, concave, about 3 in. by 3i in., believed " B. L. A. from F. A. W." thereon; 1 silver cigarette case, flat, " B. L. Ackland from Herbert Gardener, 1749," thereon; 1 silver tobacco box, " Bryans Ackland, token from Sir Walter Gilbey, Bart.," inside lid, orown, " Edward VII. Coronation Gift " outside lid; 1 silver snuff box, antique, embossed, " Mr. Thomas Thompson, M. eopham, Kent," thereon ; 1 silver cigarette box, about 4 by 3 in., lined with cedar wood, monogram " B. A. from A. W." raised 011 outside ( may have " 1900" 011 lid) : 1 silver medal, in case, medal about If in. in diameter, has Greek inscription, " B. L. Ackland, second prize, Public School Sports," therpon; 1 boat- swain's silver whistle: 1 silver sealing wax holder; 1 black overcoat, vertical pockets, 1 breast pocket, and 1 small ticket pocket inside left side. Information to Supt. Hailstone, Saffron Walden. HAMPSHIRE. 70.— Portsmouth ( Bomugh).— VMh. inst.. a silver Greenwich lever watch, No. 2309367; 1 gold curb chain, double, gold medal, initials, " H. H. W." on front, " Bournemouth Regatta, 1899," on back; 1 gold square locket, chased, J by 4 in., photographs of a lady and gentleman inside, silver match box attached; 1 silver curb chain, liall marked, small silver ring attached; 1 Kropp razor, black handle, in black leather case, " H. Williams " thereon— By A MAN, who gave the name of — WILLIAMS, age about 25, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair brown, heavy moustache dark, scar 011 top of nose; dress, light grey suit, brown cap, green tie, brown shoes. He took lodgings, stated he was a car- penter and absconded the following morning. 18th inst., 5 9 ct. gold Alberts ( 1 curb; 1 open; 1 West End; 1 small; 1 secret link pattern); 1 15 ct. do., grooved bangle pattern; 6 ladiefa 9 ct. gold guards ( 1 long bangle; 1 pillar bead bangle; 1 bangle; 1 pillar and bangle; I Spanish tie; 1 curb pattern); 1 do. 18 ct. gold photograph pen- dant, round, set pearls; 1 do. gold diamond and sapphire ring; 3 silver curb chains, blood stone seals; 7 silver chains, fancy pattern*.. Information to the Chief Constable, Portsinou: h. HER TFORDSHIRE. 71.— Hertford ( County).— 20th inst., from a church vestry, a black vicuna overcoat, usual pockets, containing a pair ol reindeer gloves; 1 grey travelling cap; a return half railway ticket, Hertford to King's Cross; and a bill from the Water Hotel ( receipted). 20th inst., from the Y. M. C. A., a blue box cloth overcoat, velvet collar, chain tab, " Johns, Tailor, Hertford," inside under tab. Information to Supt. Foster, Hertford. KENT. 72.— Chatham IOowly).— Between 10ih and 11th inst., by shopbreaking, at Gillingham, a lady's diamond and ruby ring ( 3 diamonds and 2 rubies), boat setting, diamonds very yellow; 1 single diamond ring, claw setting; 1 lady's ring, set diamonds, rubies, and sapphires; 1 9 ct. double curb Albert, hall marked; 1 gold chain, long and heavy; 1 masonic ring, 18 ct., engraved with compass and square, heavy; a few cheap gold brooches, stones in centre; about 12 gold watches ( some ladies'); about 12 gold Alberts; a quantity of 9 ct. s; old rings; and about 15s. Each article has stock mark, thus: " G. A. M. H. E. R. S. T. P. B." Information to Supt. Sargent, Chatham. £ 10 REWARD. Trt.— Ramsgaie tBorough).— 25th ult., by housebreaking, a gold mount, containing hair; 1 silver coffee pot, milk jug, and sugar basin, old English pattern, fluted, mono- gram " H. A. M. 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 Marv Cracknell, a present from her godfather, Henry W. Cracknell," engraved 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, " Jn. 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 pot6; 2 do. pickle forks; 12 do. teaspoons, old English pattern, " F." engraved thereon: 4 do. salt cellar stands, open work, 4 feet to each, one repaired at foot, " H. C.'" and " A. M. C." 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 gipsy ring, set 3 pearls; 1 brown leather dress case, siteel mounts and fastenings; £ 6; and a postal ord| er for £ 1. The above reward will be paid by Mrs. Augusta Mary Cracknell, 6 Theodore Terrace, Margate Road, Ramsgate, to any person giving such infor- mation as will lead to the apprehenson and con- viction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount of property recovered. Information to the Chief Constable, Ramsgate. SOMERSETSHIRE. 74.— llminster ( Count. iA.— 16th inst, at Crewkerne Race Course, a small 18 ct. gold double case watch, old- fashioned, " Goldsmith"' engraved 011 inside front case, 9 ct. gold curb pattern Albert, with gilded sovereign purse, attached : 1 gold lever watch, Benson's make, " Presented to William Lanp by Inhabitants of South Cadbury and Neigh- bourhood " engraved on inside case. Information to Supt. Jennings. Ilminster. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 75.— Scarborough ( Borough).— 17th inst., a lady's gold Geneva watch, key winding, chased back, black pointers and gold face, maker " Monoah 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MAY 194, 1906. PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued)— Rhodes, Bradford," a small gold Albert with gold tassel, attached; 1 gold fountain pen, maker " Maber and Todd"; 1 diamond pendant, heart shape, fine gold chain, set pearls, attached; 1 gold filigree chain; 1 do. filigree bracelet, set emeralds; 1 do. chased bangle, small guard chain attached; 1 plain gold bangle; 1 gold swallow brooch, s, e> t pearls; 1 large round gold brooch, diamond in centre; 2 old- fashioned round gold brooches, centre setting missing; 1 old- fashioned oval gold brooch; 2 mosaic brooches ( one depicting the Roman Coli- seum, other white flowers on a blue ground); 1 gold coin brooch, head on one side, enamel work other; 1 gold chain bracelet, heart shape charm attached, grey hair let in at back, green ston, e on reverse side, also solid gold urn- shaped charm al> tached; 1 coral necklace; 1 memorial ring, dark hair plaited all round under gold lattice work ; I small shield in black enamel, small pearl in centre, " In Memory of Sara Forth Burnley, 1891," in- scribed thereon; 1 lady's gold opal ring, set bril- liants around stone; 1 lady's gold ring, set emeralds and brilliants, 1 emerald missing; 1 do., set red stones and brilliants; 1 coral and paste chain; 1 gold diamond pin; 1 gold match box, chased, initials " E. S." engraved thereon; 1 string of Venetian blue beads, fine gold beaded tassel at- tached; 1 gold and enamel memorial ring, " John Burnley" inscribed thereon; 1 gold and enamel memorial ring, " In Memory of Charles Burnley, 1891," inscribed thereon; 1 gold stud, star shape, diamond in centre, convertible into pin; 1 plain silver card case, 9hape of envelope— By A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion, hair, and eyes dark, slight mous- tache black; dress, dark frock coat, dark vest and trousers, bowler hat, lace boots. Information to the Chief Constable, Scar- borough. PROPERTY FOUND. CHESHIRE. 76.— Oakmere {(' oun( y).— 18th int- t., at a hotel at Tarporley ( s- upposed stolen or unlawfully obtained), a " Rover" bicycle, 25 in. frame, black enamelled, red lines, 28 in. wheels, YVestwood rims, full roadster tyres, make " The Irish Tyre," 8 in. cranks, rat trap pedals, free wheel, rim brakes, inverted levers, tin gear case, same colour as frame, flat handle bars, forward lug, whife cellu- loid grips, Brooks's B. 18 saddle, " Burber " bell, tool bag containing spanner and oil can, small plated ' Lucent" lamp, " Rover" transfer on head and back mudguard, " No. 24829 " on side of frame under saddle. Information to Supt. Beeley, Oakmere, near Northwich. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. ESSEX. 11.— Eppintt ( County).— 20th inst., at Nazeinp, a dark bay gelding, about 15 hands 2 in., thick set, small pimple on off hind foot, which is white, hairy legs, long mane, tail, and foretop, small scar on one shoulder; a high light spring cart, painted dark green, with tail board, seat fixed with straps, double step on each side, " Hal King, North Street, Nazeing," on zinc plate on off side; a brown leather collar, check lined ( nearly new), black liames, light black bridle with piece of leather down front, rusty snaffle bit, black saddle and crupper, black leather reins with brass buckle; a new waterproof kn, 3e rug; and a cart cushion, with cord cover. Information to Supt. Laver, Epping. APPREHENSIONS. 78.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office. — Licence- holder GEORGE WILKINSON, Office No. 3046- 02, Tabular Form, 4th inst., and current List of Re- convictions. 79.— Metropolitan Police District, D Division.— ELFHINSTO^ E ALBERT MORRIS, Office No. 2599- 02, Case No. 3, 23rd March, 1906, and sentenced at Central Criminal Court, 21st inst., to 18 months hard labour for obtaining goods and money by worthless cheques, as Arthur Mason. 80.— Metropolitan Police District, W Division.— WILLI A M MERCHANT, Case No. 3. l^ th January last. 8.— Essex. Chelmsford ( C ttn'i/).— ALBERT LORD. Case No. 14, l^ th inst., and re- manded till 27th inst. 82.— Hampshire, Winchester ( City). — WILLIAM HEAD, Case No. 18th inst. 83— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— ROBERT .1. MORRIS, Case No. 36, 27th ult, 8y — Norfolk, Norwich ( City).— I RICHARD A. JARVIS, Case No. 35, 11th inst. 85.— Somersetshire, llminster ( Courttv\— WOMAN. Case No. 32, and CHARLES LAWRENCE, Cas- No. 33, 23th September, 1905. 85. — Sussex ( East). Eastbourne ( Borough).— F. BARTINGTON, Case No. 41, 6th nit. and — DANN, Case No. 42, 18th inst., acd bicycle recovered. 87 — Yorkshire ( East Riding), Hull ( City).— MARTI N RETTREN, Case No. 41 22nd September, 1905; HARRY LEAKE or' B1BBY, Case No. 35, 2nd June, 1905; and ROBERT SCOTT, Case No. 47, 22nd December, I 1905. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 88.— X Division.— For Miibezzline £ 5 4s. 21st inst.— WILLIAM ROBERTS,, age 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion fresh, square chin, hair dark brown, large eyes, stoops slightly; dress, dark suit and cap. A native of Exeter. Was employed as a butcher's roundsman. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 89.— For stealing ( servant), £ 62 — JOHN NOEL BROOKS, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, thin features, hair and moustache light, eyes blue, bad teeth ( one prominent), stoops slightly; dress, dark grey lounge suit, long dark sac pattern overcoat, dark green tie. Late of Seven Kings, Essex. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Stark, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. PROPERTY STOLEN. HAMPSHIRE. 90.— Winchester ((?%).— 23rd iust., from St. Mary's College, a gold signet ring, set oval red stone, " M. J. R." in monogram thereon; 1 large heavy plain gold ring, serpent's head thereon; 1 heavy gold ring, old- fashioned, set graduated pearls round two- thirds of edge of ring; and £ 3 10s. Information to Head Constable Felton, Win- chester. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 91.— J Division.— 17th inst.. a Welsh ches- nut mare pony, age 6 years, 12 hands 3 in., rough coat, grey patch centre of mane, short tail. In good condition. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. MISSING. 92.—^ inre 21st Ari'i), 1906, from Snnthampton — WILLIAM SMITH, alias GILLESPIE, age about 70, height about 6 ft. 2 in., hair and long beard grey, top of third right finger missing. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. List of Lloenoe Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been ro~ apprehondod, tor the week ending May 19th, 1906, with the results, eto. Divisions concerned. Office No. NAME. 1 Sentence. Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. G, L. G, Y. 2416— 01 408— 03 1 ARMADALE, FRANK BURTON, GEORGE 7 years p. s. and 3 years supn. 3 months h. l. 16th May, S. L. Sess. 14th May, Lambeth P. Ct. Burglary Living on earnings of prostitution Same Name GEORGE ANDERSON P. S. Hedges, C. I. D., P : also P. S. Brog- den. C. I. D., H. P. C. Kemp, 338L; also P. S. Barrett, C. I. D., L. D. 2922— 00 DAMER, MICHAEL Fined 20s. 14th May,", Marlborough St. P. Ct. 15th May, Clerkenwell P. Ct. 18th May, S. L. Sess. 16th May, S. L. Sess. Gambling Same Name G. R. i K, R. 288— 00 709— 02 970— 04 DOYLE, ALBERT LYNCH, JAMES MALONEY, PATRICK 6 months b. l. 1 years p. s. and 3 years supn. 12 months h. l. Assault on police Burglary Shopbreaking ALFRED DOYLE Same Name Same Name P. S. llissill. C. I. D., E ; also P. S. Good- child, C. I. D., Y. P. S. Blackmore and P. S. Holford, C. I. D., P. P. C. Eaton, 545K ; and P. C. Gall, 264R. V, W. D, G. 1630— 03 522— 01 MILLS. ARTHUR MURRAY, GEORGE 3 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 14th May, Kingston Boro' Bench 16th May, S. L. Sese. P. of C. Act Stealing jewellery from jeweller's shop window Same Name JOHN DAllBY P. C. Syrett, 726V ; also P. C. Hood, C. I. D., T. P. C. Pareonson, U2W; also P. C. Atter- soll, 266E. H, X. 3403- 01 O'BRIAN, JOHN 18 months h. l. 7th May, C. C. Ct. Maliciously wound- ing Police JOHN O'BRIEN P. C. Nice, 37XR; also P. S. Burrell, C. I. D., X. M. 1753— 05 PLUMMER, EDWARD 5 days in default 17th May, Tower Bridge P. Ct. 16th May, S. L. Sess. 18th May, Lambeth P. Ct. Drunk, kc. Same Name P. C. Knight, 278L. M. L. 777— 02 403— 06 SMITH, JOHN STACEY, JOHN 9 months h. l. Licence forfeited Warehousebreaking Failing to report JOSEPH GUBBINS Same Name P. S. Darby. C. I. D., M ; also P. C. Hale, 325 M. P. S. Barrett, and P. C. Whitmore, C. I. D., L. P. C. Key, 283M ; also P. C. Benton, 339K. P. S. Tar bard and P. S. Hancock, C. I. D., R. H. 3247— 01 VINCENT, RICHARD 2 years h. l. 17th May, S. L. Sess. Attempted burglary RICHARD LANGRIDGE R. 3016- 02 W1LKKNSON, GEORGE 3 months h. l. 15th May, Woolwich P. Ct. Failing to report Same Name LONDON.— PHIWTBD FOB HIS MAJESTY'S ST* HONEST OFFICE BT J. J. KKLIUBR 4 Co., UVITKD; 32, Nkw BRIDGE STKEKT, B. C. 33, Kiss WILLIAM STRSST. B. C.; AKD MAHSHALKA WORKS, S. K. tW « ' U