GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY, NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 1906. VOL. XXIII., No. 2344 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, cations relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDII OUL and all communi- 5DITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be inserted at a cost of Is. per portrait and of 5s. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, unless the article is large or unusually intricate, when the engraver's charge will range from 5s. to 10s. A remittance of 5s. should be made in the first instance for cost of engraving sketches. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature 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. 4. T 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and as far as practicable they are alphabetically arranged by couniies. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all eases 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 Saturduy 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. .4(( payments must be in advance, either at the office, Sew Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. The Space being limited, announcementx concerning " Musin// Persons" are only accepted on payment, hut insertion in the next or any subsequent issue cannot be quaranteed. The charge for oich insertions '' if accepted) trill he ijioen on application THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. NOTICE. tm— The composition of the Friday No of tho " Police Gazette " will bo found arranged for easy reference as fol- lows i— m) Regulations at top of first page, fb) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged, as far as practicable, in alphabetical order. ( O) Persons In Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. i id) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2.) Counties. ( 3.) Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. IDENTIFICATION OP PRISONERS. THE EDITOR requests that Chief Officers of Police, when forwarding for identification by the Metropolitan Police the Photographs and descrip- tive forms of Persons in custody, will please see that the specific offence is stated, e. g. :— Stealing £ 1,000 from bank ; stealing pair of boots from shop door ; stealing bale of silk, van unattended, & c., & c. This may often prove a ready means of recognition, and Judges have recently complained of the absence of such particulars in dealing with previous convictions. SPECIAL NOTICE. COMPLAINTS are daily received by the Hert- fordshire Constabulary, from all parts of the country, respecting Mrs. M. Henville, of Braugh- ing, Ware, Herts, a begging letter impostor, well known to the Charity Organisation Society; writes to charitably disposed persons stating that she and her family are starving. Corres, C. I. D. 157593— 5. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT 1 — Criminal Investigation De- partment.— For stealing at V'ictorii Australia, £ 200, monies of the Council of Trinity College, Melbourne — ALEXANDER HOLT- ZENDOROFF PERCIVAL, age about 40, height 6 ft., complexion ruddy ( bald in front), moustache light, may be clean shaved, high fore- head, wears glasses with gold rims. Is said to be now in England and engaged in Fire, Marine and possibly Life Insurance work, supposed in name of H. A. Percival. Provisional warrant issued. 2.— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— On provisional warrant for theft by conversion at Johannesburg — ALBERT JAMES STUDD BROWN, age 38, height 6 ft. 1 in., complexion sallow, sunburnt, hair dark brown, 2 or 3 white patches back of head, eyes large and shifty. He is a member of the Trans- vaal Society of Accountants. Left Johannesburg, 8th December last, and was last seen at New- market Races in May. 3.— A Division.— For obtaining 10s. by false pretences, about 12th April last— HENRY WATSON, age about 45, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion rather pale, hair light, moustache sandy. Warrant issued. 4— B Division.— For stealing a quant'ty of linen, knives, & c. ( recovered) — JAMES ARKELL, alias LEWIS, MITCHELL and STEVENS, age 62, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair, beard and moustache brown ( turning grey), eyes weak, sometimes wears a shade; dress, black overcoat, 2 medal ribbons thereon, dark trousers, brown cap, lace boots. May be found selling matches in the street. — HARRIET LEWIS, age 58, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) and eyes dark; dress, black coat, skirt and toque, lace boots. Natives of London. 5. — C Division. — For obtaining by a worthless cheque, 23rd ult., a motor car, described in Case No. 2, 8th inst. ( recovered) — R ASHWORTH, alias WILLIAM KEEN, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache reddish brown ( turning grey), eyes grey; dress, grey jacket suit, grey cap. Supposed a native of Southport. ( Is identi- cal with Frederick Watson, see Portrait, Case No. 30.) Warrant issued. 6.— C Division.— For stealing from a jeweller's shop, 5th inst. ( while under the pretence of selecting wedding presents), a pearl and dia- mond pendant, composed of 2 pearls, weight 2 grains and 1 grain respectively, 1 diamond, 1 or £ ct., and 30 small diamonds, set in silver, platinum chain attached, in red leather case— A WOMAN, who gave the name of — PEACH, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 4 in., good build, complexion and hair dark, full face, pointed nose, of good address; dress, white serge skirt and long open coat with white satin collar, large hat, turned up in front, wore a 5 stone diamond ring on one left finger, a diamond brooch, Staffordshire knot, carried a red leather music case. 7.— D Division.— Fors'ealins: from a hotel, 8th inst., a lady's half- hunter gold keyless watch, engraved case, monogram " R. S. H." thereon, black horse hair chain, round link pattern; 5 ladies' gold dress rings, ( 1 set ruby and 2 diamonds; 1 diamond solitaire, claw setting, narrow twisted band; 1 large opal, surrounded brilliants; 1 half hoop, set 5 turquoise and 8 diamond points; 1 marquise, set sapphire, surrounded by diamonds); 1 gold necklet, set diamonds, converted from bracelet, small round link flexible chain, about 17 in. long; 2 gold crosses ( 1 ornamental end, set diamond in centre, platinum trace pattern chain attached; 1 large twisted pattern); 1 slide, shape of St. Andrew's Cross, set 15 diamonds, worn on velvet band; 5 gold brooches; 1 large oriental amethyst, surrounded by row of diamonds; 1 large single row diamond crescent; 2 bar shape, set 10 diamonds each; 1 large gold tortoise shape peridot centre, with small pearls, head and claws loose; 8 gold bracelets ( 1 thick and heavy, bicycle pattern, long 4 » T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JUNE 224, 1906 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continuedJ — and short links alternately; 1 trace chain pattern; 1 large snaffle curb with padlock; 1 thick gold curb, with heavy gold twisted pencil case attached; 1 gold curb with cornelian scarab attached; 1 flat flexible Milanese plaited wire pattern, about 1 in. wide; 1 Italian gold filigree; 1 stiff spring, set amethysts at end, 3 small pearls each side); 1 heavy long gold trace pattern guard, set large turquoise matrix; 1 pair large solitaire earrings, drop pattern, close claw setting; 1 pair large tur- quoise earrings, surrounded diamonds; 1 circular revolving locket, gold frame, containing 5 coloured photographs; 1 small trefoil of 3 diamonds; 1 large opal pendant, open scroll work, set 39 brilliants and 12 rose diamonds; 2 gold trinkets ( 1 boot; 1 pig); 4 £ 10 Bank of iMigland notes, Nos. ^ 00823— 6, dated 15th November, 1904; 6 £ 5 do., Nos. g 54734 and 6 to 40. dated 29ch September, 1905— A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., thin face, hair ( thick) light; dress, light blue grey suit, white straw hat with black band. Ap- pearance of a Colonial. 8.— E Division.— For stealing, 26th ult., a street piano organ, " Pasquall & Co., Phoenix Place, W. C.," on front, " 466 " stamped on box between shafts, painted blue, left shaft has been repaired WILLIS, age 35, height 4 ft. 11 in., complexion and hair dark; dress, black jacket, cord trousers, dark cap. A native of London. Supposed travelling the country accompanied by his Wife, age 36; and 2 Children, age years and 18 months respectively. Warrant issued. 9.— P Division.— For stealing from his lodgings, 4th inst., a plain gold ring, set large pearl, claw setting; 1 gold signet ring, set green stones ; 4 £ 5 Bank of England notes, of Nos. " 37673 to 7, inclusive; and £ 40— ARTHUR SHAWELL, age about 25, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes dark, speaks with North Country accent; dress, blue serge jacket suit, bow tie, black beaver hat, lace boots. 10.— X Division.— For stealing. 7th inPt., £ 7 7s.; and 2 postal orders — MALCOLM McMILLAN, age 19, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion dark, speckles on face, hair dark brown, eyes brown; dress, dark tweed jacket and vest, dark trousers, tweed cap, lace boots. Supposed a native of Glasgow or John- o'- Groats. 11.— Y Division.— For embezz'ement — WILLIAM YATES, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey; dress, brown cord suit and cap, brown leather leggings. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BUCKINGHA MS HIRE. 12.— High Wycombe ( Borough).— For being concerned with George Wilson, in custody, charged with counting- housebreaking, 4th inst.— A MAN, age 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., com- plexion pale, hair dark, clean shaved, eyes dark blue, 1 front upper tooth deficient, red scar about in. long, J in. wide, over right eye, snake with ivy leaf each side of head, and " B. L. M." under- neath, on right forearm, screws his eyes when talking, appearance of having served in the cavalry; dress, blue jacket and double- breasted vest, brown moleskin trousers, wide bottoms, black silk neckerchief, brown mixture cap, turns up with button at top, nearly new, lace boots, 2 cuts on outside of right boot. ( See Case No. 47, 8th inst.) Information to Head Constable Sparling, High Wycombe. CA RNARVONSHIRE. 13. — Conway ( County). — For embezzling £ 6 lis., 11th inst.— ROBERT THOMAS JONES, age about 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, short moustache dark, eyes brown, scar on left calf; dress, slate colour jacket and vest, navy blue trousers, light grey cap, new boots. A native of Talybont. He was invalided from the 21st Lancers about 4 years ago. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rees, Conway. CHESHIRE. 14.— Crewe ( County).— For stealing £ 12 from his lodgings, between 30th and 31st ult.— ALBERT EDWARD FISHER, age 21, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., rather stiff build, complexion fair, hair brown, slight moustache light brown, dots tattooed left forearm; dress, dark grey mixture suit, grey ( Army) socks, dark grey striped cap, lace boots with square toes. He was trans- ferred from the Dorsetshire Regiment to the Army Reserve in March last. Wan- ant issued. Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. 15.— Hyde ( Borough).— For housebreaking and stealing a silver watch ( recovered); 1 lady's silver Waltham lever watch, small gold cased guard attached; 1 gun metal watch, out of repair; 1 striped woollen shirt, turned down collar; 1 pair grey trousers; 1 light grey jacket with narrow red and green stripes—• RICHARD SMITH, alias HOWARTH ( who pledged the watch, recovered, lst inst., at Ashton- under- Lyne), age about 60, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers ( closely trimmed) and bushy eyebrows white; wearing dark clothing and hard felt hat.— A MAN, age about 46, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., hair dark; wearing black jacket and vest, grey and black mixture cap, blue sateen shirt with white stripes. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hyde. DURHAM. 16.— Stockton - on - Tees ( County).— For obtaining £ 21 10s. by a worthless cheque, 14th ult.— JOSEPH HARWOOD, age 26, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, of good address; wearing black frock coat, silk hat, carried an umbrella. Stated he was travelling for an Electrical Accessory Company. Stays at hotels. May have in his possession a cheque book on the National Provincial Bank of England, York. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hildreth, Stockton- on- Tees. 11 — Sunderland ( Borough).— For appro- priating £ 411 to his own use, lst October, 1905— JOHN APTHORPE BENTHAM, age about 24, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., square build, complexion fresh, round face, hair brown, clean shaved, good teeth, close set, wears pince- nez and occasionally glasses with curved shanks, of good address; dress, dark jacket suit, black felt hat. A solicitor; native of Sunderland. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Sunderland. ESSEX. 18.— Colchester ( County).— For stealing from lodgings, at Marks Tey, between 24th ult. and 6 th inst., jewellery ( recovered)— FRANK LESLIE, age about 24, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion pale, hair ( inclined to curly) light brown; dress, dark grey plaid suit, red tie. Supposed a native of Putney, London. Describes himself as an actor and journalist, writes under the non- de- plume of " Kit Carson " and " Frank Frank."— MAUD LESLIE ( supposed wife of above), age about 22, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., com- plexion dark, hair black, eyes dark, of Jewish appearance; dress, black and white striped blouse, grey skirt, blue felt hat, trimmed white roses both sides. Supposed a native of Bayswater, London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ackers, Colchester. FIFESHIRE. 19— Cupar ( County).— For embezzling £ 34 16s. 6d., between November, 1905, and April, 1906— THOMAS DUNCAN SPENCE, age 23, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair, slight moustache, and eyes ( piercing) dark, carries his head forward, slouching gait, of reserved disposition; dress, dark tweed jacket suit, tweed peak cap, sometimes wears a light grey overcoat. An earthenware manufacturer's traveller, also held agencies for a pottery firm at Newcastle- on- Tyne, and china dealers in London. Absconded 30th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Cupar. HAMPSHIRE. 20. — Alton ( County). — For assault— CHARLES GREEN, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, moustache and eyes brown. A gipsy; native of Farnham. Accompanied by his Wife; 2 Boys; and a Baby. Travels the country with a slate colour cart and a brown pony, collecting old iron, & c. Absconded lst inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. James, Alton. 21.— B ournemouth ( County).— F or forging and uttering 2 cheques ( 1 for £ 12; 1 for £ 5), 8th inst.— A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, rather sunburnt, hair ( slightly bald on top) light brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, cheeks sunken, top of right forefinger slightly deformed; dress, blue jacket and vest, dark grey trousers, light grey soft felt hat, rather broad brim, lace boots. Information to Supt. Hack, Bournemouth. 22.— Gosport ( County).— For embezzling 14s. 4£ d., 5th inst.— ALBERT SMITH, age 19, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes ( sunken) brown, Scotch accent; dress, dark grey lounge jacket and vest, dark trousers, blue cap, lace boots. A grocer's assistant. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Cottle, Gosport. 23.— Southampton ( Borough).— For car- nally knowing a girl under the age of 16 years— TOM SMITH, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., hair and moustache dark; dress, blue serge suit and cap. A labourer. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 24.— Ledbury ( County).— For stealing at Much Marcle, 7th inst., a bicycle ( recovered)— ALBERT EDWARD EVANS, age 21, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair ( cut short) dark brown, eyes hazel, cut scar on nose; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, brown trousers^ black hard hat, brown boots, carried an ash stick. A labourer ; native of Little Hill, Woolhope. He left for South Wales, 12th inst. May endeavour to proceed to Canada. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. HER TFORDSHIRE. 25.— Hertford ( County).— For rape, 11th inst.— CHARLES CHALKLEY, age 18, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair; dress, dark grey suit, dark cap. A native of Tewin, Welwyn. May endeavour to enlist. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Foster, Hertford. KENT. 26.— Tonbridge ( County).— For obtaining, 7th inst., by false pretences, a brown tweed double- breasted reefer suit, size 4; 1 blue serge single- breasted suit, size 4, " Achilles" on white label sewn inside breast pocket; 1 grey Irish tweed suit, single- breasted, size 3; 1 blue serge single- breasted suit, size 3— LOUISA RIDGEWELL, alias RIDGWELL and ALICE CLARK, Office No. S 3370 ( Case No. 45, 6th April last), age 23, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar on first right finger; dress, dark jacket and skirt, black hat. Appearance of a servant. She represented that she was in service at a hotel, and that her master had sent her for the clothes on approval. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Styles, Tonbridge. LANCASHIRE. 27.— Bury ( County).— For stealing ( bailee), 4th inst., a Leco" bicycle, 27 in. frame, £ in. chain, rat trap pedals, " Radax " front tyre, front rim ' brake, " Canfield" Coaster back brake, straight handle bars, black enamelled— JOHN ASHWORTH, age 22 to 25, height 6 ft., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown; dress, dark reefer jacket, cord trousers, cap, scarf, blucher boots. A piecer in cotton factory; native of Bury. Stays at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Noblett, Bury. 28.— Liverpool ( City).— For neglecting to notify their change of residence— Licence- holder STEPHEN SMITH, Office No. 956- 06, age 37, height 5 ft. 9f in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes grey, Union Jack, Stars and Stripes, clasped hands, star, and broad arrow left forearm, scar on left eyebrow, back of left thumb and back of left hand, hairy chest. A clerk; native of Dartmouth, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Sentenced at Chester Assizes, 7th March, 1904, to 3 and 3 years penal servitude ( concurrent), for burglary. Licenced 7th June last. e 73.— Supervisee WILLIAM HAMILTON, Office No. 841- 06, age 21, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, " Albert Burrows" and scar back of right hand, several figures under right arm, clasped hands, " Haynes V. R." right forearm, and right and left forearm tattooed all over, " W. C. Caw- lett" front of left wrist, " C. . Bella," pierced heart, " J. Raven," back of left hand, bust of a man and woman and ballet girl tattooed on chest. A labourer; native of St. Albans. Sentenced at Nottingham Sessions, 29th September, 1905, to 8 months imprisonment, and 1 year supervision, for warehousebreaking and receiving. Discharged from prison, 16th May last, on remission. 1507. Both to be dealt with where found. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 1906. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRIO T 2.1. — E Division.— TV converting to his own use £ 3,681 14s., entrusted to him as a solicitor— THOMAS MONTAGUE RICHARDS, age 49 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 9 in., stout heavy build, complexion fresh, hair ( inclined to curly) grey, good quantity, rather small drooping mous- tache, may be clean shaved, eyes ( supposed) grey, of cheerful disposition; well dressed. Warrant issued. If found abroad extradition will be applied for. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRIC7 30.— G Division.— For oMaininsr by falee pretences, 7th ult., a motor car— FREDERICK WATSON, alias WILLIAM KEEN, Office No. 1457- 05, age 28, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexior fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey, 2n< right finger nail deformed; dress, grey jacket suit, black hard felt hat. A chauffeur and cabman; native of Southport. Had in his possession 6 £ 5 no'es 3 Nos. » ^ l68i0 and 16821 an I ^ 40744 ; 5 £ 10 notes. Nos. ^> 4451, " K' 7 013 " v 12514. 4 515 and 42516 ; 2 £ 20 notes. Sos IWn * ani 112- 7. all stamped " Manchester and Salford Savings Bank." He was at Gravesend, 22nd ult., where he presented a cheque at a bank. Sentenced at Stafford Quarter Sessions, 18th October, 1904, to 12 months hard labour for larceny ( servant), and stealing £ 120; has also been convicted at South- port, Liverpool, and Bedford. Liberated on re- mission, 3rd September, 1905. 3408. ( See Case No. 5.) Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 31 — H Division. — For stealing a cheque for £ 140 15s. 4d., 22nd November, 1905— THOMAS GRINTER, age 21, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, hair light; dress, blue serge suit, cap. A clerk; native of Leytonstone, Essex. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued- LAN CA SHIRE. 32.— Liverpool ( City).— For embezzlement — T. IIARGRAVES, age about 25, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, hair dark sandy. A clerk. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. 33.— Blackpool ( Borough).— For obtlining, 23rd ult., by false pretences, a mare, harness, and car ( recovered)— C. J. SPENCER, age 30 to 35, height about 5 ft. 9 in., well built, complexion and hair ( turning grey) dark, clean shaved; dress, dark tweed suit, grey overcoat.— Accompanied by A WOMAN, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair dark; dress, light grey mixture green tweed saddle back Chesterfield coat, loose fitting, light fawn colour costume, corselet skirt, pale blue blouse with cream colour insertion, short lace sleeves, biscuit colour hat, 2 tea roses at back, light fawn colour kid gloves, long brown fur, brown boots, wearing oval cameo brooch, and about 12 rings. Appearance of a music- hall artist. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Blackpool. .54.— Bootle ( Borough^.— For failing to re- port — Licence- holder GEORGE BOWDEN, alias GEORGE BOARDMAN, Office No. 2044- 02, age 36, height 5 ft. 0£ in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar under ears and chin, scar point of left forefinger. A labourer; native of Liverpool. Sen- tenced at Liverpool Assizes, 25th July, 1902, to 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 1st May, 1906. Has been convicted 8 times of burglary, attempted burglary, and shopbreaking. Information to the Chief Constable, Bootle. 35.— St. Helens ( Bori ugh). — For failing to report, and on a commitment warrant for com- mitting a breach of the peace— Licence- holder THOMAS O'BRIEN, alias THOMAS EDWARDS, KELLY, KENNEDY, and PLATT, Office No. 1759- 00, age 27, height 5 ft. 9| in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes ( left de- formed) brown, scar both eyebrows, left side of forehead, and outer angle of left eye, large scar back of scalp. A labourer; native of Dublin. Sentenced at Kendal Quarter Sessions, 3rd July, 1903, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 26th October, 1905. d 264. May be dealt with where found for failing to report. 36.— St. Helens ( Borough)— For obtaining £ 5 10s. by false pretences, 24th ult.— JOHN DAVIES, alias SMITH, JONES, 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 smoker of cigarettes; dress, dark jacket and trousers, fancy green double- breasted vest, red or yellow spots, with collar, long dark Chesterfield overcoat, brown boots and leggings. He ascertains the addresses of persons having relatives abroad, calls on such persons, states he has just arrived in this country, claims to have known their relatives abroad, who requested him to call, upon the plea that he has lost his money whilst on the boat, and that his boxes, containing a large sum of money and presents from the relatives, which Tiave been entrusted to him to hand over, are in the hands of the Customs' Authorities, he obtains a tem- porary loan of money for the purpose of redeem- ing his boxes. ( Is identical with Man wanted at Birkenhead and Mold for similar offences. See Portrait, Case No. 32, 25th ult.) Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, St. Helens. NORFOLK. 37.— King's Lynn ( Borough .— For steal- ing, 26th April, a bicycle ( recovered)— EDWARD LEEDS, alias W. KEMP and CROSS, age 33 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, thin face, prominent nose, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes grey, large protruding ears; dress, light suit, dark cap, brown boots, may be wearing 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. NO TTINGHA MS HI RE. 38.— Nottingham ( City).— For obtaining, by false pretences, 28th ult., a quantity of groceries; and £ 3 7s. 8d.— AMELIA PROBERT, age about 21, height 5 ft. 1 in., slight build, rather round face, hair and eyes ( piercing) dark, prominent teeth, of smart appearance; wearing light cloak, hat trimmed with roses, and a white veil. She called at a shop on 28th ult., obtained groceries, in payment, tendered a fictitious cheque for £ 3 15s., drawn on the Southampton branch of the National Provincial Bank of England, re- ceived the balance, £ 3 7s. 8d., and absconded. ( She is identical with Edith Cole, alias Margaret Harrison, Fretwell, and Hillyard, who is wanted in various parts of the country for similar frauds, and is said to be accompanied by a man named Frank Middleton. See Cases Nos. 39 and 40, 4th May, 1906.) Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Notting- ham. OXFORDSHIRE. ' M — Caversham ( Count )— Fir ste- dina; 2 skirts and 2 blouses ( recovered, pledged at Read- ing) NASH, alias HARRY JAMES, age 25 or 26, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes grey; dress, black suit ( or pepper and salt colour jacket), grey cap, old navy blue tie, shabby patent leather shoes. May have in his possession a pawn ticket, relating to the stolen articles, dated 7th June, No. 545, in name of Harry James, with Goodacre, Reading. Stated he was employed at the Municipal Build- ings, Reading. Of theatrical appearance. May be found playing a piano at public houses. He left behind a pair of red tights. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Porter, Caversham. 40.— Henley ( Cointy). For obt inirg fo< d and lodgings by false pretences, 15th ult.— A MAN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair, moustache and beard ( cut short) sandy; dress, dark grey suit, dark tweed cap, shoes. Carried a wicker basket, fastened with a steel skewer. Stated he was employed by a firm of jewellers at Reading. Warrant issued. For obtaining £ 1 14s. 9d. by false pretences, 31st ult.— — KING ( supposed false), age about 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair light- brown, eyes weak and inflamed; dress, dark blue mixture suit, black hard felt hat, had with him a bicycle and stick. He calls on small shopkeepers and obtains orders for butter, eggs, & c. Stated he was a farmer * t Reading. ( Supposed identical with Man, Case No. 12, 3rd November, 1905; and Case No. 39, Sth inst.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sorrell, Henley. 41 — Oxford ( City>.— For st< aling, 2nd inst. a " Coventry Cross " bicycle, No. 106387, 24 in. frame, free wheel, 2 rim brakes, Scott tyres, rubber pedals, raised handle bars with inverted levers— A MAN, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 4 in., moustache dark; wearing dark clothes and cap. Appearance of a mechanic. ^ Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Oxford. SOMERSE TSHIRE. 42 — Bath ( City^.— For stealing. 8th inst.. a pair brown boots— FREDERICK SMITH, age about 19, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, warts on back right hand ; dress, dark brown suit, check cap or straw hat, supposed green tie with white stripe, 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 1906. 49.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing a watch, and a pair of opera glasses ( recovered)— HENRY TURNER, alias J. JOHNSON ( sup- posed false), age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, sunburnt, hair dark, cut scar one side of forehead; dress, dark brown jacket suit, pink and white striped flannel collar, red tie with safety pin, black bowler with narrow brim or grey tweed cap. He called at boarding houses, stated he was a valet, and engaged rooms for two officers. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WILTSHIRE. 50.— fi/ Ialmesbury ( bounty).— For cruelty to a bull, at Oaksey, 11th April last— EDWIN HAYWARD, age 27, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache sandy, eyes grey, lizard, female, Union Jack, right forearm, " E. H. WARD," and 2 marks left forearm; dress, brown and red check rough jacket, cord breeches and gaiters, muffler, brown cap, military boots, all old. A native of Ever- green, Gloucester. Is well known in Gloucester- shire and surrounding counties. May be found with roundabouts, or at markets or sales. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Read, Malmesbury. 51. — Swindon ( County). — For Bteflirg clothing ( recovered)— RAYMOND HARRISON, age 21, height 5 ft, 3 or 4 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue, left eye turned through abscess, scar right side of neck, eyes blue; dress, new navy blue suit. A native of Swindon. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Robin- son, Swindon. brown, eyes sunken, 2 front teeth missing, rather bow- legged; dress, blue jacket, dark vest with small red spots and black buttons, grey striped trousers, green cap with stripes, button boots. He was em- ployed as a barman. Supposed a native of Not- tingham. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Sheffield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. LINCOLNSHIRE. 58.— KG Steven ( County).— Committed for trial at Bourne Quarter Sessions, 26th inst., charged with burglary— JOHN SHEPHARD, age 33, height 5 ft. 8f in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey, butterfly encircled with flowers, and large spray of flowers left fore- arm, ring 4th left finger; dress, blue serge square cut jacket, dark double- breasted fancy vest, glass buttons, blue trousers with light stripe, blue neck- erchief with white spots, dark grey cap, light lace boots. Supposed a ship's fireman of London. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Jarvill, Kesteven. OXFORDSHIRE. 59.— WatHn^ ton ( County). — Remanded till 20th inst., charged with assault on Police, & c. — HENRY WOODS, age 32, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, eyes grey or blue. He travels the Midland counties with a brown pony and a costermonger's cart, gathers rags, bones and old metal. Stays at common lodging houses. Sup- posed wanted elsewhere. Was accompanied by a Man, age about 50. Information to Supt. Hope, Watlington. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT CoontinueJ — and the stolen boots. Has been employed as a Reader for the llford Guardian, the Manchester Evening Chronicle, and at the Chronicle Office, Bath. Had in his possession a dark brown port- manteau, about 30 in. by 20 in. by 12 in., with 2 straps outside, 2 with buckles on inner case ( I short); also cards, " Mr. Frederick Waymouth " thereon. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bath. SUFFOLK ( East). 43.— Woodbridge ( Count*/).— For stealing fowls at Wickham Market, 25th April last— FREDERICK HALL, alias WINTER, age 22, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes dark, walks quickly; dress, grey tweed jacket and vest, cord trousers, cap, lace boots. A labourer; native of Wickham Market. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lingley, Woodbridge. SUSSEX ( East). 44. — £ asf Grinstead ( County). — For stealing, 29th ult., at Withyham, a silver English lever watch, and white metal chain— EDWARD SMITH, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion and hair dark, eyes blue; dress, dark jacket, black cord trousers, blue cap, lace boots, carried a fawn colour coat. A tramp- ing labourer; native of Sevenoaks. Has served in the Army. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Anscombe, East Grinstead. 45. — 6£ righion ( Borough). — For et° alii; g 4s. 6d., 11th ult. RENE, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., moustache brown. May be found hawking pirated music. Warrant issued. For incurring a debt and liability by fraud, 10th ult.— REV. EDWARD QUIN COLES, age about 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, thin face, hair dark brown, clean shaved; dress, dark grey overcoat, dark trousers, and some- times wears a white woollen wrap and dark cap. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton. 46.— Eastbourne Borough).— For steal- ing, 21st ult., a bassinette perambulator, " C" springs, brown wood body, lined brown leather; 1 silver- plated cruet, 4 glass bottles; 1 child's patent chair; 1 plain Windsor chair; 1 table, about 3 ft. square, deal top, turned legs; 1 large white quilt; 1 " Singer " sewing machine; 6 table knives; 6 do. forks— ADA STOCKALL, age 29, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, sharp features, hair ( worn rather full in front) brown; dress, light tweed three- quarter length jacket, light silk blouse, dark blue skirt, red plush hat with broad brim, red trimming and feather, large button boots, wore a rather large twisted gold brooch, set small turquoise in centre. Had in her possession a lady's bicycle, B. S. A. fittings, with German silver shield, " The Yeldt, A. S." thereon, a child's light wicker basket fastened on head of machine. Had with her a FEMALE CHILD, age 18 months, hair ( curly) light; wearing light grey cape, white bonnet with a few light daisies. Supposed accom panied by A MAN, age 26, height about 5 ft. 9 in., hair light, clean shaved, weak eyes; dress, dark serge lounge suit, black cap, wore plain round gold pin. A billiard marker or vanman; native of Eastbourne. She may endeavour to proceed to Canada. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 47.— SLastboume ( Borouoh).— For obtain- ing 10s. by false pretences, 16th ult.— A MAN, who gave the name of KING, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 10 in., well built, complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark, scars right side of face and ear; wearing black lounge jacket, black hard felt hat. Had with him a bicycle. He called on a small shopkeeper, stated he kept cows, pigs, fowls, & c., at Three Bridges, obtained 10s. with an order for eggs, & c., and absconded. Warrant issued. 48— Eastbourne ( Borough}.— For obtain- ing £ 10 by a worthless cheque, No. 53/ 388072, on Lloyd's Bank, Cheltenham, 12th ult.— MAX- WELL BARTHROPP, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, rather thin face, hair brown, clean shaved, rolling gait; dress, grey tweed lounge suit and cap. Was accompanied by his WIFE, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 6 in , slight build, complexion pale, hair and eyes dark; dress, mixture check costume. Supposed known at Maidenhead, Old Windsor, Oxford, and Fay- gate. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. WORCES TERSHIRE. 52.— Malvern ( County).— MAN, Case No. 49, 11th ult., not now wanted. Warrant withdrawn. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 53.— Pontefract ( Ciunty)— For dese tin^ his wife and children— WILLIAM THOS. YELLAND, age 27, height 5 ft. 6 in., stiff build, complexion and hair dark, eyes blue, one front upper tooth missing; dress, dark mixture suit and cap. A native of South Wales. Is known at Conisbro', Wath- on- Dearne, and Elsecar. Photograph can be seen on application. Warrant issued. 54. — Pontefract ( County). — For lea\ it. g his wife and 3 children chargeable to the Ponte- fra- ct Poor Law Union— GEORGE LANGSTONE, age 34, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache light, eyes ( prominent) brown, walks erect; dress, navy blue suit, black cap, lace boots. A labourer; native of Merstow Green, Evesham. Warrant issued. A reward of £ 1 will be paid by the Guardians, Poor Law Union, Pontefract, for the arrest of Langstone. Information to Supt. Hollis, Pontefract. 5b.— Leeds ( City).— For stealing haineps cart, lamp, & c. — Licence- holder HARRY THOMPSON, alias HARRY CONWAY, Office No. 842- 02, age 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion swarthy, hair brown, eyes blue, scar under left nostril and left of mouth, " H. C." and 4 dots back left forearm, 2 dots and circle left wrist. A hawker; native of Leeds. Sentenced at Leeds Sessions, 13th October, 1903, to 3 years penal servitude for stealing horse, harness, & c. Licenced 3rd February, 1906. d 437. Warrant issued. '' 6.— Leeds ( City).— For stealing a postal letter, the property of the Postmaster- General— HERBERT NELSON, age 29, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., rather bow- legged, complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light brown, eyes grey, of smart appearance; dress, dark mixture suit, light cap. A native of Leeds. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Leeds. 57. — Sheffield ( City). — For stealing, 9th inst., a gold chronograph stop watch; 1 thick 9 ct. gold curb Albert, Jubilee £ 5 piece attached; 2 18 ct. gold single stone rings, brilliant, cut diamond in star ( 1 heavy gipsy setting, other heavy claw setting); 1 18 ct. gold single stone diamond ring, gipsy setting; 1 lady's silver keyless watch; 1 do., double twisted gold chain, Jubilee sovereign attached; and about £ 50— FRED ELLIS, age about 27, height 5 ft. 4 in., well built, complexion fair, full round face, hair light PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 60.— F Division, — 31st ult., a gold hunter watch, maker, " Reinecker, Burlington Street, Piccadilly," on dial, rising Eagle, " Dum, Spiro, Spero," in centre, at top, " We are not redeemed with corruptable things such as silver and gold, but with the precious Blood of Christ," at bottom " Now is our Salvation nearer than when we Believed," engraved on inside case. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. AYRSHIRE. 61 — Stewarton ( Courtly).— 7th inst., by housebreaking, a silver vase ( Cloisonne ware), en- amelled flowers in pink, white, red, and delicate shades surround the bowl of vase; 1 pair of silver drawing room candlesticks, height about 12 in., oval at base and top; 1 old- fashioned pearl and emerald gold bracelet; 1 pearl and turquoise ex- panding gold bracelet; 1 lady's small old- fashioned gold watch; 1 do. old- fashioned gold watch; 1 pair old- fashioned silver sugar tongs, having spoons FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 1906. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued)- shell pattern; 1 pair of large old- fashioned silver butter knives, plain blades, handles slightly chased; 1 small oval gold cameo brooch with female's head on black ground; 1 gold cameo pin with female's head; 1 gold pin, with either 4 or 6 facets with turquoise in each facet; 1 groove pattern silver cigar case, spring fastens at side; 1 silver buckle for waist belt, butterfly pat- tern, with " S. M. A. S."; 1 gold plated sugar bowl, silver lid with sphinx for knob, the bowl in silver frame surrounded by 4 rams' heads, with small silver chains between; 1 lady's old serpentine pat- tern long gold chain; 1 oval gold locket, one side plain, other set with turquoise, forming pattern resembling forget- me- nots; 1 Kruger sovereign, 1900 issue, with mounting and ring on edge; 2 small round tin banks, the 2 containing about £ 8 in half- sovereigns and a number of sixpences; a collection of silver coins, consisting of Jubilee shillings, 3 half- penny pieces, and 2 penny pieces, five- shilling piece, four- shilling piece, florin, South African Kruger pennies, and other old British and foreign coins; 10 ivory billiard balls ( 3 white, and 1 each of the following colours: red, pink, brown, black, blue, green, and yellow). Information to the Chief Constable of Ayrshire, Ayr. BEDFORDSHIRE. 62. — Bedford ( B) rough). — 29th ult., a bicycle, No. 109570, " Raleigh " transfer on head, tube and mudguards, black enamelled, gold lines, 2 inverted lever rim brakes, free wheel, plated rims with black and red centres, rather large tool bag, fawn colour cape attached to back of machine. 17th ult., a bicycle, " Rudge Whitworth " trans- fer on head, black enamelled, free wheel, " Rudge Whitworth " handle bars, brakes and tyres. Between 19th and 21st ult., 72 cupboard knobs and buttons; 5 pairs of door knobs; 5 do. finger plates; 1 pair large front door handles; 1 box, containing roses and several cornice pole brackets ( all brass and new). Information to the Chief Constable, Bedford. BUCKING HA MS HIRE. 63.— Slough ( County \— 7ili iosc., by bur- glary, at Iver, a silver chain purse, with long silver chain attached, ends of chain soldered together; 1 miniature oil painting of young lady in costume of about 120 years ago, in square red plush frame; 1 do. of young gentleman, in square red plush frame; 1 miniature oil painting, in oval gilt frame, about 6 by 4A in., " Cecil John Rhodes, born July 5th, 1853/ die" d March, 1902," on back; 1 miniature oil painting of elderly lady in square red plush frame; 1 large white metal keyless 8- day carriage watch, similar to a Waterbury watch; 1 square old- fashioned vinaigrette, gold filigree work, lid inside, red pebble top and bottom; 1 white stone seal, about 1A in. long, yellow stone face, " L R " thereon ; 2 small silver boxes, filigree work on lids; 1 small silver stamp box, " Groote Schuur, 1896," on lid; 1 miniature silver candlestick to take wax vestas; 1 silver star shape golf medal, •" Hasting and St. Leonard Golf Club," and prob- ably " Louisa Rhodes" and date thereon; 1 gold Louis 20 franc piece; several small seals ( 1 Cupid • wheeling several hearts in a barrow, and another a key and ladder) ; some small Indian trinkets; and about £ 4. 6th inst., at Eton College, a long thin gold chain with Egyptian enamel charm attached; 1 gold locket, coloured photograph of gentleman in- side; 1 gold mourning ring, hair under glass, " F H L W " inside; 1 old gold ring, hair under glass, pearls round edge; 1 gold snake pattern pendant with large carbuncle; 1 silver star brooch; \ string of pearls, with paste clasp. Information to Supt. Pearman, Slough. 64.— High Wycombe ( Bnmugh\- Z th inst., a Rudge- Whitworth " Standard" bicycle, 25 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, plated rims and spokes, black enamelled frame, 2 inverted lever rim brakes, black celluloid handles, V shaped mudguards, rubber pedals, ordinary saddle, pump on seat bar, large carrier behind, tool bag and usual outfit, ordinary lamp with white metal frame and red and green side lights, ordinary bell, the saddle frame and tyres also transfer are marked " Rudge- Whit- worth," No. 256266. Information to Head Constable Sparling, High Wycombe. DERBYSHIRE. G5.— Renishaw ( Count'/.- 7h ins'., at Dronfield, a bicycle, transfer Vazon, Easterbrook & Co., Sheffield," on front, transfer inside frame " R'unezie," free wheel, back rim brake, front tyre brake with chain, rat trap pedals with toe clips, 1 in. pitch block chain, tyres ( 1 " Midland," the other " Goodyear ") supposed about 70 gear, tool bag attached, containing usual outfit, irame has been buckled, cork handle grips; a small silver Geneva watch, Swiss make, plain white dial, a silver curb Albert with large medal shield, at- tached ; 1 gun metal watch, keyless, maker, Turner, Sheffield, brass Albert attached; 1 pair heavy lace boots, size 7, hob- nailed soles and heels. Information to Supt. Andrew, Renishaw, near Chesterfield. GL OUCES TERSHIRE . 66. — D u r S / e y ( County). — 29th nit., by housebreaking, at Tetbury, a quantity of old coins, mostly bronze, including a Jersey penny and Indian coin, several Charles' half- pennies and George pennies, 1 a Greek bronze coin, about size of a penny, several Irish half- pennies with the harp thereon, and 1 or 2 cents., supposed in a dark red morocco cigar case. 4th inst., at Wotton- under- Edge, a brown leather purse, containing about 5s.; and 2 old- fashioned gold dress rings ( 1 with rubies in centre, surrounded with pearls; 1 with 3 large crystals in centre, set in silver). Information to Supt. Perkins, Dursley. 67.— Bristol ( City).— 31 st ult., by house- breaking, a lady's gold keyless lever watch, No. 151367, engraved case, gilt dial, inscription " Lil from Fred, April, 1904," engraved on dome; 1 lady's long gold guard, small round link pattern, with 5 or 6 long double bars set alternately, a blue enamelled locket and a glass double medallion, containing 2 photographs, attached; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold half- hoop ring, set 7 diamonds, centre one larger than others; 1 lady's plain 15 ct. gold ring, set 5 diamonds. 1st inst., by housebreaking, a very old ring, worn thin inside and set with green stone; 1 pair of black leather opera or field glasses, " Husbands, Bristol," in black leather case, lined blue, ? asten- ing broken. 1st inst., by housebreaking, a lady's gold Geneva watch, chased back, gold face and hands; 2 ladies' long gold chains with cut links ( one with a green enamelled tortoise shaped locket attached, the other with oval locket, with bird engraved thereon); 1 gold brooch with 6 sides, raised flowers thereon and place for photograph at back; 1 spade guinea with ring attached; 2 ladies' gold rings ( 1st, a 15 ct. Mizpah, cracked; 1 18 ct. gold hair ring); 1 lady's large pattern silver necklet with large locket, " B. S." thereon; 1 old white handled razor, " Macdonald, Oxford Street," thereon, in brown case, " Wade and Butcher, Sheffield, England," thereon; 2 American pattern purses ( 1 a soft black leather; the other a brown crocodile). Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 68 .— Aldershot ( County).—' Jth inst., an 18 ct. gold open face watch, No. 2853, maker, Cooper, London, old and rather flat; 1 18 ct. gold curb chain, small silver pencil case attached— By GEORGE CAULFIELD, age 22, height 5 ft. 6^ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue; dress, dark tweed suit with light stripes, light blue tie with red and green flowers, black hard hat, brown boots. A native of Chatham. Is a deserter from the 8th Hussars since 10th inst. 10th inst., an 18 ct. gold keyless half- hunter watch, No. 88550, makers Russell, Ltd., 18 Church Street, Liverpool, monogram, " H. N. M. C." on back of outer case; 1 18 ct. gold curb pattern chain; and about £ 3 10s. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 6".— Southampton ( Borough).— 28th nit, at the Docks, a gold watch, open face, maker Bennett, Cheapside; 1 gold chain with silver pocket book, and half of a Spanish coin at end; 1 gold bracelet with miniature of the Londonderry family, and jewel; 1 gold curb bracelet ( 1 link missing); 1 gun metal watch. 70.- Southampton ( Borough).— 6th inst., a free wheel bicycle, " Hendy's " transfer on down tube, straight handle bars, rubber pedals, 29A in. front wheel, 28 in. back wheel, very small saddle, 2 rim brakes, mudguards to both wheels, bell and pump attached, in good condition. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 71 •— Hereford ( County).— 1st inst., at Stoke Edith, a lady's silver plated waist belt, heavy design, double oblong pattern, broken near one end, tied with white ribbon, oval fastenin~ Information to Supt. Cope, Hereford. KENT. 72.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— Ith inst., a silver keyless watch, No. 753702, " 13501 " in ink on inside case, small flowers on dial, gold Albert with swivel and bar, and white metal chair, at- tached. 5th inst., a silver keyless watch, maker's Spaul & Johnson," on dial, No. 47553, three- quarter plate lever, gold curb double chain with oval locket, containing photograph of a lady, attached; and a rolled gold sovereign purse. 73.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— 7th inst.. a gold patent lever hunter watch, No. 37325, maker Bracebridge, New Bond Street, " Bracebridge" on movement— Suspicion is attached to THREE MEN, ages about 30, who left by the Belle steamer for Southend- on- Sea, 7th inst. Information to the Chief Constable, Ramsgate. LINCOLNSHIRE. 74 Kesteven { County).— 11th inst., by housebreaking, at Bracebridge, a gold Albert with long links, gold medal attached, engraved on medal " H. Bennett, a present from his mother on hii 21st birthday"; 1 gold ring, pleated across top; 1 gold curb Albert, with a £ 2 piece at- tached; 1 silver English lever watch; 1 lady's long gold guard with cross attached; 1 do. with locket attached; 1 5s. piece brooch; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, with long gold guard at- tached, engraved inside of back case, " A present from Grandpa," also " E. R." on outside at back; 2 ladies' fancy gold rings, I gold locket with small chain attached, photograph of a young man one side, lock of hair other; 1 gold bangle; 1 gold brooch; and £ 5 10s. Also by housebreaking at North Hykeham, about the same time, a lady's gold watch; 1 lady's gun metal watch; 1 bracelet, made of coral fish heads, linked together with gold links; 1 silver hanging cash purse; and £ 3 10s.— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN ( 1st, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., clean shaved, hair cut short. 2nd, age about 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., hair long and frizzy; both wearing dark clothes, hard felt hats). Information to Supt. Jarvill, Kesteven. NOR THA MPTONSHIRE. 7o.— Peterborough ( City).— 6th inst.. a bicycle, " Standard Humber," Model 7, Dunlop tyres with basket pattern tread, 25 in. frame, free wheel, 2 roller rim brakes, flat handle bar, No. supposed ' 167016" stamped on head, cyclometer, bell, and tool bag attached, mackintosh, and a parcel containing a pyjama suit, hair brush, and collars, attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Peter- borough. OXFORDSHIRE. 76.— Oxford ( City).— 31st ult.. a gold hunter watch. No. 4678, monogram " E. M." on back, gold link chain attached; 1 silver hunter watch, No. 3842, small and very thin, jewelled in 3 parts, chronometer balance, gold curb chain with a St. Andrew's cross pendant on end, attached, maker Cashmore, Finsbury, London— Suspicion is at- tached to A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair and moustache dark; dress, black morn- ing coat, dark trousers, bowler hat. Information to the Chief Constable, Oxford. SURREY. 77 •— Hersham ( C ty).— 12th inst.. at Walton- on- Thames, a bicycle, No. 2260, free wheel, about 26 in. frame, Dunlop tyres, 28 by in. plated wheels, black enamelled frame, back pedalling brake, front rim brake, rat trap pedals with toe clips, dropped handle bars, cork grips, Brooks's saddle, metal mudguards, black enamelled lamp, green pump, tool bag, containing spanner and oil can, transfer on head " Jarvis, Edgware Road." Information to Supt. Marks, Hersham. SUSSEX ( East). 78-— Brighton ( Borough).— 9th inst.. a gold English lever stop watch, No. 22278, white face, gold hands, black figures, three- quarter plate, spots thereon, ring worn; 1 rolled gold keyless watch, plain case, white dial, No. 59766. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton. 7'^-— Eastbourne ( Borough). — B- tween 3nd and 8th inst., a white ostrich feather boa, about 3 yards long, with gilt chain attached; 1 Russia fur stole, lined ermine, trimmed with tails and 2 heads; 1 pair of " Zeiss Trieder " binocular glasses in brown leather case. 12th inst., by burglary, a plain white metal or silver- plated frame of a preserve dish, oval, chased handle; 1 plain plated mustard pot; 1 plain plated 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JUNE 228, 1906. PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued).— lid and tray of a marmalade glass; 1 pair of plated sugar tongs; 1 plated sugar bowl and sifter, fluted top. Information to Major Teale, Chief Constable, Eastbourne. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 80.— Leeds ( County).— 4th inst., at Cross- gates, 2 silver- plated salt cellars and spoons, en- graved with fem leaves and gold lined; 1 child's silver- plated knife, fork and spoon, ivory handles, marked " K"; 3 ladies' gold dress rings ( 1st, 5 diamonds in claw setting, 1 missing; 2nd, imita- tion flower with 2 leaves formed in small dia- monds ; 3rd, set 3 opals and 4 small diamonds); 1 yellow leather pocket scissors case, lined with blue satin; 1 brown crocodile leather purse, 2 com- partments; and £ 9 6s. Information to Supt. Knight, County Buildings, Park Street, Leeds. 81.— Otley ( County).— 9th inst., by burglary at Baildon, a silver presentation door key, 4 in. long, " W. A. W." and lion engraved thereon; 3 silver trowels ( 1 has " Presented to Alderman Whitehead, on the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone of the Leeds Road Baptist Chapel, Nov. 3rd, 1877," thereon; 1, " Presented to Mrs. W. A. Whitehead," and words relating to the laying of the foundation stone of Baptist Chapel at Carlisle Road, Bradford, thereon; 1, " Presented to William Whitehead, Airton Wesleyan Chapel" thereon; the first two have carved ivory handles, other plain ivory handle); 1 small silver ( Prussian) mug; 1 small silver plant pot; 1 do. tulip vase; 1 silver vase, fish shape, about 8 in. long; 1 old silver fluted scent bottle, flowers embossed thereon; 1 silver menu holder; and an antique brass box, about 6 in. long, round ends, top of lid engraved. Information to Supt. Strain, Otley. PROPERTY FOUND. SUSSEX ( East). 82.— Brighton ( Borough).— Offered in pledge, 8th inst., a gold horse- shoe pin, set 9 pearls; 1 gold pin, shape of a sword, handle and portion of blade, the handle set diamonds, sapphire, and ruby— By A MAN, age about 24, height 5 ft. 8 in., clean shaved; dress, grey suit and straw hat. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND KENT. M.— Dover ( Porough).— 2nd inst., drowned, the body of A MAN, age 40 to 45, length 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache ( inclined to ginger) light, eyes blue; dress, brown mixture coat and vest, blue serge trousers, grey military shirt, grey socks, rubber collar, red striped braces, " G. R. Wood, Outfitter, Folkestone," thereon, blucher boots with toe caps. Found in pocket a pawn ticket relating to a pair of hair clippers, pledged at Canterbury, 13th September, 1905, in name of J. Robinson. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to the Chief Constable, Dover. WORCESTERSHIRE. 84.— Oldbury ( County).— 13th inst., in the Titford Canal, the body of A MAN, age 30 to 40, length 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache sandy, eyes blue; dress, brown mixture jacket, vertical pockets, blue serge vest, grey trousers with narrow dark stripe, white cotton shirt, blue and white front, white cuffs attached, white cotton pants, flannel vest, white linen stand up collar, purple and white knot tie, blue worsted socks, old light lace boots. Found in pocket an ordinary door key. Body in water 9 or 10 days. Information to Supt. Hill, Oldbury. APPREHENSIONS. 85.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office. — Supervisee STANLEY FARRELL, Office No. 1784- 01, Tabular Form, 4th ult., and current List of Re- convictions. 86.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office. — Licence- holder ALBERT EDWARD JONES, Office No. 2269- 99, Tabular Form, 5th January last, and current List of Re- convictions. 87.— Metropolitan Police District, N Division.— Licence- holder FREDERICK WILSON, Office No. 729- 05, Case No. 32, 8th inst. S8— Metropolitan Police District, X Division.— WILLIAM FELTON, Case No. 5, 19th January last. 89. — Buckinghamshire, Slough ( County).— LEWIS TABOUR, Case No. 9, 11th ult. 90. — Essex, Braintree ( County). — WILLIAM GRAY, Case No. 11, 8th inst. 91.— Gloucestershire, Bristol ( City).— GEORGE PRITCHARD, Case No. 15, 25th ult. 92. — Shropshire, Bridgnorth ( County).— BENJAMIN PALMER, Case No. 30, 16th March last. 93. — Sussex ( East), Hastings ( Borough). — JOHN HARKLEY, Office No. 400- 06, Case No. 37, 8th inst. 94._ Worcestershire, Malvern ( County)— WOMAN, Case No. 49,11th ult. 95.— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Pontefract ( County). — WILLIAM TAY- LOR. Case No. 55, 27th April last. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT %•— Convict Supervision Office.— Licence- holder GEORGE BENSON, Office No. 985- 98, Tabular Form, 4th May last, not now wanted by Metropolitan Police, but arrest sought by Wigan. ( See Case No. 100.) 97.— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— For forging and uttering a cheque, thereby obtaining £ 101— WILLIAM EUGENIO NYE MARTINUCCI, alias E. N. MARTUCCI, LORD GEORGE SUIE- WILSON, EDWARD BAILEY, and BILL NYE, Office No. 1845- 02, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, mole right side neck, right ear has been injured, defective teeth; dress, dark jacket suit, brown soft felt hat. A clerk; native of London. Sentenced at Central Criminal Court, 25th March, 1901, to 18 months imprison- ment for forgery. 12676. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard. S. W. HER TFORDSHIRE. 98.— Hertford ( County).— For stealing a gold ring— FREDERICK KNIGHT, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes hazel, wore a white apron. He travels the country and hawks floor cloth from a four- wheeled van. Accompanied by another Man. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Foster, Hertford. LANCASHIRE. 99. — Blackpool ( Borough). — Expiree JOHN SPENCER, Office No. 1036- 96, Case No. 31, 14tli August, 1896, not now wanted, arrested at Huddersfield on a charge of attempted shop- breaking and remanded till 18th inst. 100.— Wigan ( Borough).— For failing to re- port— Licence- holder GEORGE BENSON, alias JOHN BOLTON and THOMAS BINNS, Office No. 985- 98, age 53, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) brown, eyes light blue, burn scar left cheek, nose inclines to left. A blacksmith; native of Leeds. Sentenced at Leeds City Sessions, 7th April, 1902, to 5 years penal servitude for warehousbreaking. Licenced 9th January, 1906. E U c 210. To be dealt with where found. ( See Case No. 96.) Information to the Chief Constable, Wigan. APPREHENSION. 101. — Yorkshire ( West Riding), Dewsbury ( County). — Licence - holder GEORGE HEWITT, Office No. 917- 03, Case No. 51, 6th April last, at Sheffield, on a charge of housebreaking, and committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions. List of Lloenoe Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, tor the week ending June 9th, 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. L, P, W. N, Y. H, N. A, E, L. Q, Y. H, W. L. E. 515— 05 DOYLE, JOHN 1784— 01 FARRELL, STANLEY 2182— 01 FISHER, ABRAHAM 3254— 02 GAYLOR, GEORGE 2269— 99 JONES, ALBERT EDWARD 20- 05 O'CONNOR, FRANCIS 2158— 00TITCH, HENRY 2404— 02 YOUNG, JAMES 1 day's imprisonment 3 months h. l. 1 month in default and licence subsequently revoked 7 days in default 5 years p. s. 6 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 9th June, Lambeth P. Ct. 5th June, Enfield P. Sess. 25th May, Huddersfield P Sess. 2nd June, Marlborough St P. Ct. 7th June, Wilts Assiz. s 7th June, Salisbury Assizes 6th June, Epsom P. Sess. 6th June, Buw Street P. Ct. Failing to report Failing to report Malicious damage Drunk Burglary Attempted suicide P. of C. Act Failing to report Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name ALBERT CHARLES JONES JAMES HARPER Same Name Same Name P. S. Hearn, C. I. D., L; and P. C. Peachey, C. I. D., L. P. S. Bunn, 92N ; also P. S. Goodchild, C. I. D., Y. P. C. Orbell, MOD. P. C. Atkins, 11GR also P. C. Harvey, C. I. D., V. P. S. Callaghan, O. I. D., E; also P. C. Brundle, 20CR. , , LT „ A„ 0 * NN I. MITED- M NE. vBRiD3ESrBK; ET, B. C. 53. KMA WILLIAM STREET, B. C.; ASO MABSSALSEA WOBKS, S. B. LONDON.- PBIHTBD FOB HIS MAJESTY'S STATIOWEBT OFFICE BT J. J. KSLIBBR * Oo., LIMITED, U 87 ll'>-