PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY NEW SERIES. FRIDAY MARCH, 15, 1907. VOL. XXIV., No. 2422. XX. 3E3 C3S- XT T. AH communications for insertion tn the POLICI GAZITTS, and all communi- • ali* N « relating to them, should be addressed to TB « EDITOR O » THE POLICI « A » ITT « , N « W SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. Particular! concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted • « • issue of the FOLIC* GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to ts taken upon them by another force. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if cient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address uf some person t. spansible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must 4>. clearly stated. Portraits of persons whose apprehension it sought for serious offences, and tnsravings of stolen property, will be inserted at a cost of 7s. per portrait and of 6s. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, unless the article ii iargt or unusually intricate, when the engraver's charge will range from to 10 « . A remittance of G » . should be made in the first instance for cost •/ engraving sketches. Bvtry announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed fcy the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and if 4km name of such person i* required to be inserted and no warrant is in f* re. airainst him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of p. Hci, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the « « » » may be. kTionrs. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an ojliiv of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear • number, and as far as practicable they are alphabetically arranged by counties. S. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension tr recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any unnounr* ment will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result ( r< r » such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded to as to be receiwi 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 papit only; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office. New Scotland Yard, by i'ostal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Poii Office. 13. The Space being limited, announcements concerning " Missing Persons" are only accepted on payment, but insertion in the nex t or any subsequent issue cannot b* guaranteed. The charge for such insertions ( if accepted) ioi/ 1 he given on application TH* EDITOR, New HcotUnd Yard, London, S. W NOTICE. f.— Tho composition of tho Friday Mo. mt tho " PoUoo Gasstia" will bo found arranged for easy roforonoo mm fol- low* i— ( m) Regulations at ton of first page. ( b) Approhonslons 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. id) Property Stolon. ( 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. Letters relating to criminal business addressed by other Police Forces to Scotland Yard, are very frequently delayed, owing to the envelopes con- taining them being directed incorrectly or inade- quately. In such cases prompt attention cannot be assured unless the letters are addressed " The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, New Scotland Yard, London. S. W." APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— For obtaining £ 7 by a worthless cheque— G. W. COVEY, age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresli, hair and moustache iron grey, eyes ( small) blue, stoops slightly, long thin legs : dress, dark jacket and vest, striped trousers grey overcoat, may be wearing silk or bowler hat. Supposed a native of Hampshire. Warrant issued. 2.— Criminal Investigation De- partment — For fraudulent bankruptcy— EDWARD ALBERT WEBB, age about 40, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion sallow, hair ( cut close) brown, eyes very small; wearing dark clothes, black hard felt hat. A native of London. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested ovt of the United Kingdom. 3.— A Division.— For stealing property described in Case No. 51, 8th inst; also 4 gold pins ( 1 dog shape, studded with diamonds; 1 anchor shape, set diamonds, silver setting; 1 dumbbell shape, pearl at each end; 1 shape of Edelweiss, petals composed of white enamel, centre silver gilt); 1 postal order for 20s., issued January last at Burley, Rutland; 1 small brown stiff kit bag, lined white canvas, several black stains on top, brass fittings, single handle, containing 2 coats ( 1 black worsted dress, 1 do. morning); 1 brown mixture jacket suit, all partly made up, minus fittings; 3 circular photograph frames ( 2 containing photo- graphs of gentlemen, 1 of a lady)— A MAN, age about 26, height 6 ft. 2 or 3 in., well built, broad shoulders, complexion pale, thin face, hair ( short and thick) dark, clean shaved, sunken cheeks, pointed chin; wearing dark overcoat with black velvet collar, grey bow tie, grey tweed cap. Sup- posed an Irishman. Appearance of a valet. 4.— E Division.— For stealing £ 79, 8th inst.— AGNES MATHERS, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion pale, hair very dark, eyes ( large) brown, speaks French and Italian fluently; dress, black jacket, skirt, and hat, trimmed crape. A native of Kentish Town, London. Warrant issued. 5.— K Division.— For obtaining £ 1 bv a bogus advance note, 29th January last— JAMES MITCHELL, alias CAMPBELL," age 36, height. 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache brown, cast ill one eye; wearing dark blue over- coat, white sweater, dark cap. A ship's fireman ; su^ ncsed a native of South Shields. Warrant issued. 6 — N Division. — For embPzzlemon*— THOMAS GENTLE, alias ARCHER ZEPH GENTLE, age 25, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes ( weak) blue; dress, brown tweed suit, red tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A native of Cottenham, Cambridge- shire. Warrant issued. 7— T Division. — For stealing a purse containing £ 25, gold, from a child, under the pretext of wrapping the money in paper for safety - WILLIAM HENRY WOOD, alias GEORGE WILSON and WILLIAM BROWN, Office No. 405- 04 ( ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR, No. 73, Figure 33), age 38, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, pointed moustache, dot back left hand, cross back right forearm; dress, black overcoat, brown cape, dark trousers, black hard felt hat, brown boots. Has been convicted in London, and at Liverpool and Manchester. A stoker; native of London. Warrant issued. 8.— T Division- — For embezzlement— EDWARD JAMES JOSEPH BARNETT, age 29, height 5 ft. 2 in., stout build, complexion fresh, round face, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, takes short quick steps; dress, green mixture jacket suit, light fawn colour covert coat. A baker's roundsman : native of London. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 9.— For embezzlement and stealing £ 148 16s. 4d. GEORGE RALPH POTTS, age 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, erect bearing, complexion sallow, hair and moustache ( slight) dark, eyes ( piercing) black, high cheek bones, speaks quietly; wearing dark grey overcoat, hard felt hat. A superintendent of catering depots; late of First Avenue, Hoe Street, Walthamstow. May be ac- companied by A WOMAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion pale, hair very dark, teeth bad in front, of good address. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Stark, 26 Old Jewry, Lon don, E. C. CA MBRIDGESHIRE. 10 - Cambridge ( Borough).— For stealing, 2nd inst., a gold keyless watch, very thin, gold dial, maker, " J. Lattes, Geneva, Caire," on dial, engraved back, monogram " H. H." thereon; 1 reversible seal with 2 amethysts set in gold snake setting, " H. H." on one side— E. A. MORRIS, alias TOWNSEND, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., rather broad shoulders, complexion sallow, hair dark, heavy moustache brown; dress, brown jacket suit and cap, gold safety pin in tie, brown boots. Has been employed as indoor 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY. MARCH 15, 1907 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)- servant at a school as Eastbourne. Absconded 2nd inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Cambridge. CHESHIRE. ll.— Dukinfieid ( County). — For stealing from his lodgings, 9th inst., a silver English lever watch, No. 54452, white dial, steel hands, flat glass, engine turned case, maker's name, supposed " Gibson, Belfast"; 1 short silver chain, curb pat- tern, small links; 1 silk neckerchief, 36 in. square, small check, indigo blue and white— THOMAS TAYLOR ( proper name supposed FREDERICK PROFFITT), age 36 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 4 in., compleion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, slight moustache brown; dress, grey suit ( double- breasted vest, trousers stitched right knee), grey tweed cap, blue silk neckerchief, lace boots. A silk weaver; native of Macclesfield. Occasionally works in cotton mills. Was discharged with ignominy from the Army in 1906. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Croghan, Dukinfield. CORNWALL. 12.— Falmouth ( County).— For obtaining, £ 11 14s., by false pretences ( fictitious cheque), 4t'n inst.— ERNEST S. ALLIN, age 24, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes brown, rather high narrow forehead; dress, overcoat, green shade, brown check suit, white woollen scarf, black hard felt hat. Is said to be a dealer in dental instruments and other requisites, and employed by a firm at Bristol. He visits towns where his father ( who was a Minister, now deceased) was formerly stationed, gains the confidence of people, and induces them to advance cash or cheques purporting to be drawn in his favour, but which are fictitious. Photograph can be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Endean, Falmouth. CUMBERLAND. 13.— Penrith ( Coanty).— For obtaining, by false pretences, 23rd ult., a gold hunter, f plate, keyless English lever watch, No. 33699, " Wilson, 29 Middlegate, Penrith, 33699," on dial and move- ments; 3 Viyella coloured day shirts, '' Yiyella, N. Arnison & Sons, shirtmakers, Penrith, 5," stamped on inside of necks; 1 greenish grey cap, " N. Arnison & Son, Penrith," on inside— A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair and moustache dark, of smart annearance; dress, dark blue serge suit, tweed caD, diamond pin shape of a pheasant, with enamelled head, carried a fawn colour overcoat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ross, Penrith. DERBYSHIRE. 14.— Chesterfield ( Borough). — For ob- taining by false pretences, 24th July, 1905, a quantity of picks, shovels, & c. ( recovered)— WIL- LIAM BALM, alias HARRY WILLIAMS, age 46, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., good build, moustache dark; may be wearing a beard, long scar left thumb and on 2nd right finger. A ganger. He represented that he was a sub- contractor and re- quired the articles for use on some works in the neighbourhood. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Chesterfield. ESSEX. 15.— Grays ( County).— For soliciting and enticing a maidservant to steal jewellery— HARRY OSBORN, age 27, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., rather slight build, hair light brown, moustache light, eyes blue, fir tree tattooed right forearm; dress, light brown jacket, brown striped tweed trousers, dark cap, white neckerchief, heavy lace boots. Is a Reservist of the 2nd Royal Irish Fusiliers. Car- ried a waterproof parcel, and had a revolver in his possession. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 16.— Swansea ( Borough).— For failing to surrender to his bail charged with embezzling £ 1 4s. 4d.— ALFRED CHARLES RICHARDS, age 33, height 6 ft., complexion, hair, and mous- tache dark, eyes grey. A native of Swansea. Well educated and of good appearance. May seek em- ployment in solicitor's office. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Swansea. GLOUCES TERSHIRE . 17.— Chipping Sodhury ( County).— Yor stealing 10 sacks of oats— JOHN JUDGE, age about 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes dark, clean shaved, crucifix tattooed on chest; wearing brown tweed riding suit. A coachman; has served in Royal Field Artillery. Believed native of Glasgow or Edinburgh. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phelps, Chipping Sodbury. 1*.— Stroud ( Uouuly).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— WALTER CRADDOCIC, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., hair and slight moustache dark; dress, striped flannel suit, cap, brown boots. — WAL- LACE WEST, age about 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair brown, large head; dress, dark jacket and vest, check trousers, patches on boots. They answer advertisements in theatrical newspapers, offering articles advertised for, obtain payment for same, but fail to supply the goods. Had with them two bicycles ( lst, " The King " transfer on head, Rudge- Whitworth handle bars, New Deparr ture back pedalling brake, plated rims, British tyres ( front one cut), flaw in gear wheel, Brooks' saddle. 2nd, raised handle bars, no tips, New Departure back pedalling brake, Clincher tyres, jointless front rim, Clincher back rim, Lycett saddle, rat- trap pedals), which they hired and may have now disposed of. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Biggs, Stroud. HAMPSHIRE. 19 .— Aldershot ( County).— For stealing £ 15, llth inst.— WILLIAM BROWN REID, age 20i, height 5 ft. 7^ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache ( slight) dark, eyes brown, large boil right cheek, mole under right armpit, of smart appearance; wearing uniform of 2nd Scottish Rifles, from which regiment he deserted. A native of Glasgow. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 20.— Andover ( County).— For stealing a suit of clothes; 1 " Coventry Challenge" bicycle; and £ 3 10s.— ALBERT FRASER, age 21, height 5 ft. 3^ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, " True love" and pierced heart ( supposed) left arm; dress, blue tweed suit with grey squares ( trousers much too large for him). A native of Liverpool. Is a deserter from the 2nd Royal Scots Fusiliers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bowles, Andover. 21 .— Fareham ( County).— For obtaining, by false pretences, 8th inst., a horse; landau; wagonette; and 2 sets of harness— W. GAS- COIGNE, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown; dress, blue serge suit, blue overcoat, black hard felt hat, sometimes wears a cap. A horse coper; supposed a native of London. He rents stabling and attends markets, sales, purchases horses, & c., in payment of which he tenders cheques drawn on a local bank, where he has opened a small account, the cheques are invariably returned marked insufficient. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Carman, Fareham. 22.— Lyndhurst ( County).— For stealing, 21st February last, at Milton, a bicycle ( re- covered); 1 pair brown boots, size 8; and £ 10— FRED LUPTON, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair very light, complexion pale, thin face, clean shaved; dress, overcoat, dark suit of clothes, black bowler hat, button or the stolen boots. Has been employed at hotels and may seek similar employment. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wakeford, Lyndhurst. 23.— Ringwood ( County).— For burglary, 23rd ult., and stealing property described in Case No. 58, 8th inst. JAMES, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, moustache ginger; wearing dark overcoat and tweed cap. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Mayes, Ringwood. 24. — Portsmouth ( Borough). — For em- bezzlement— WILLIAM P. YINN, age 23 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion florid, hair light brown, slight moustache brown, eyes hazel ; believed wearing a light, gr° v tweed overcoat with squares, cap. A photographer's canvasser. Ab- sconded 22nd January last. May be accompanied b- his wife, short, wears gold framed glasses. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Portsmouth. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 25.— Stanground ( County).— For obtain- ing 16s. 6d., by false pretences, at Fletton, 26th ult. — W. H. SMITH ( supposed false), age 25 bo 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., moustache ( waxed at ends) light brown, impediment in speech; gearing brown overcoat and cap. He called on small shopkeepers, represented himself as a photographer's canvasser, and stated that owing to slackness of trade his employer was reducing his price for photographs. Had several price lists in his possession. ( Is identical with Man, described in Case No. 35, lst inst.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wilson, Stanground, Peterborough. KENT. 26.— West Mailing ( County).— For ob- taining food and lodgings by false pretences, at Wrotham, 4th ult.— EMMA BARBER, alias ALICE FOSTER, age 38 to 40, height about 5 ft., complexion fresh, rather full round face, high forehead, hair and eyes dark, several front teeth missing; dress, dark grey three- quarter length jacket, black skirt, red jersey with large brass buttons, French sailor hat, trimmed green plaid ribbon and grey spotted feathers, fur, black gloves, lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ford, West Mailing. 27 — Ramsgate ( Borough).— Yor stealing a bicycle ( recovered)— WILLIAM SMITH, age about 50, height about 5 ft. 9 in., moustache and side whiskers ginger, wears glasses; dress, long black overcoat, light jacket, dark trousers, P. & O. cap with shiny peak. He came from Deal on 3rd inst., and has been collecting rags and bones. Ab- sconded llth inst. Accompanied by a Woman, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 2 in., stout build, complexion dark; dress, grey sacque back coat, black skirt, white silk blouse, black sailor hat and black fur necklet. Had in her possession 2 light jackets with ivory buttons. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Ramsgate. LANARKSHIRE. 28.— Glasgow ( City).— For obtaining dia- monds and opals to the value of £ 219, by fraud— G. BURCOTT, a Jew, age 35, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache black, speaks English well; dress, light tweed suit, dark tie with small pearl pin, black bowler hat. He took lodgings, represented that he was a travelling jeweller, and on various dates, between 26th January and 9th ult., obtained the jewellery, part of which he paid for by a worthless cheque. Warrant issued. i9.— GlastfOW ( City).— For embezzling £ 42 lis. 8d., between 10th December, 1906, and 18th ult.— WILLIAM MENZIES, age 45, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache reddish, eyes dark brown; dress, dark tweed jacket suit, dark overcoat, lace boots. A grocer; native of Stanley, Perthshire. He was employed as a traveller and collector. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE- 30.— Liverpool ( City).— Yor neglecting to notify his change of residence— Licence- holder MAURICE SHEEHAN, alias ROBERT COUGHLAN, Office No. 474- 06, age 28, height 5 ft. 9 § in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes hazel, 2 scars centre of forehead, 1 over left eyebrow, and on head over left ear, 2 moles and scar front of left forearm, 2 moles on outside of left arm. Sen- tenced at Cork County Assizes, 20th March, 1902, to 5, 5, and 3 years penal seritude ( concurrent) for sacrilege ( 2 cases) and wounding., Released on second license 14th February, 1907, which expires 14th May, 1907. D 366. To be dealt with where found. Information to the Head Constable, Criminal Investigation Department, Liverpool. 31. — Liverpool ( City). — Licence- holder WILLAM JONES, Office No. 318- 07, Case No. 25, 8th inst., not now wanted. NORFOLK. 32.— Norwich ( City).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— BERT KAY, age 20, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., rather thick set, com- plexion fresh, hair ( rather long) light, clean shaved, large eyes and mouth slightly lame; dress, dark grey suit with white stripes, heavy dark overcoat, soft blue collar, dark green tie, dark cap with shiny peak. He has been travelling for a Photographic . Company. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Norwich. FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1907. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 grey jacket suit, maker, Teeds, Manchester, brown under linen. Was employed as manager to a firm of Canadian timber merchants. He is well known to most of the timber merchants in London, Liver- pool, Hull, & c. Was last seen on 5th inst. May endeavour to leave the country. Hij total defal- cations amount to £ 3,000. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. BERKSHIRE. 35 — Wokingham ( County).— For obtain- ing money by false pretences—- WILLIAM REEVES, alias WILLIAMS and KING, age about 46, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache dark brown, eyes blue or grey, scar back of right hand, mole on right cheek near chin, second left toe has been fractured; dress, usually jacket suit and leggings when cycling, sometimes wears overcoat and hard hat. He de- frauds small shopkeepers by obtaining payment in advance for potatoes, eggs, apples, rabbits, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Goddard, Wokingham. YORKSHIRE ( West RhHng). 36.— Dewsbury ( County).— For obtaining £ 200 by false pretences, at Morley, 6th ult.— leigh, 18th October, 1906— WILLIAM HENRY WARR, age 44, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., square shoulders, complexion sallow, hair and eyes brown, pointed beard light brown, carries his head fer- ward, bad front teeth, appearance of a French- man; dress, black coat and vest, dark trousers, grey overcoat, black Alpine hat. A schoolmaster; native of Southampton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davis, Woolston. APPREHENSION SOUGHT ( ctrdinuedy- NOR THA MPTONSHIRE. 38.— Kettering ( County).— For obtaining 15a., by false pretences, 25th ult.— CAN THOMAS ROBBERTS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, long thin face, hair and moustache brown, complexion pale; dress, fawn colour covert coot, dark trousers, light cap. He calls upon small shopbeeperB, states that he represents tea merchants of Nottingham, distributes bills, and gives printed receipto; he sells tea at 3e. per haJf pound, under the pretence that the first 5 purchasers would receive £ 1 each from the firm. Warrant issuod. 39.— Kettering ( Cmnty). — For stealing 20th ult., a white silk muffler, 2 ft. square, grey- hounds worked thereon; and a pair of boots, size 9— FRED SHARPE, age about 34, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, clean shaved, hair brown, splay feet, walks badly; dress, light covert coat, grey check jacket and vest, dark check trousers, light cap, blue and black muffler, may be wearing the stolen articles. A groom. Was employed at an hotel. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hooper, Kettering. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 40 Nottingham < City . — For stenling £ 29, 26th ult.— THREE MEN ( lst, age about 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, supposed light moustache, London accent; dress, grey suit, light cap, gold colour chain. 2nd, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion dark, believed clean shaved, front teeth black and decayed, London accent; wearing dark overcoat, black hard hat. 3rd, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, clean shaved, of Jewish appear- ance ; wearing dark clothes, black bowler hat). The first described man called at a shop and asked the assistant to change some money, which he did from a bag taken from a drawer; the second man entered and asked the assistant the price of an article in the window, and while both went out- side to view same, the first man re- entered the shop and took the money from the drawer. Information to the Chief Constable, Notting- ham. brown, prominent larynx, hairy chest and arms, head inclines to left sfde, slightly bow- legged, deep husky voice, of smart appearance; dress, blue or JOHN J. RICHARDSON, alias JOHN LAW- TON, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, moustache ( waxed at ends) light, cross flags, and head of Queen Victoria one arm, " Faith, Hope, and Charity" on other; dress, dark coat and vest, light trousers, brown leggings and boots, wears gold ring, set dark stone on right little finger. Had in his possession a pair of gold spectacles. ( See Case No. 49, lst inst.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Midgley, Dewsbury. STAFFORDSHIRE. 41.— Longton ( County).— For deserting his wife and children— JOHN MORAN, age 42, height 5 ft. 3 in., stiff build, complexion and hair dark, eyes ( one grey, one blue); dress, fawn colour dust coat, black jacket suit, with light stripes, white muffler, grey cap, old shoes. A miner; native of Halifax. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 33.— R Division.— For stealing a registered letter containing £ 5— CHARLES WALTER STANTON, age 24, height 6 ft. 1 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, tomb stone and cross, " In loving memory of my HAMPSHIRE. N.- Woolston ( County).— For forging a cheque for £ 110, with intent to defraud, at East- LANCASHIRE. 34.— Manchester { City).— For embezzling £ 147 6s., 11th July, 1905— LEWIS ALEX- ANDER GRANT, age 45, height 5 ft. 10 in., dear Sister" right forearm, Prince of Wales's feathers, and woman's head left forearm; dress, dark grey suit and cap. A native of Battersea. Has served in the Army. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. weight about 12 stones, square build, complexion tanned, oval face, hair and moustache black, eyes 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. « FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1907. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( coriinued)- SURREY. 42.— Hersham ( County).— For stealing, 2nd inst., from a hockey club dressing room, a plain silver sovereign purse; and £ 21— A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, com- plexion fair, hair and moustache ( slight) light; dress, greenish mixture overcoat, dark trousers, black hard felt hat. Carried a small brown Glad- stone bag. arrived with the team, and whilst the match was in progress committed the larceny. May be found at football and other sports grounds. Information to Supt. Marks, Hersham. SUSSEX ( East.) 43 .— Hailsham ( County).— For stealing 76 brass sockets and screws from drain rods, at Hail- sham Union, about 18th ult.— JAMES BEENEY, age about 45, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, full face, hair turning grey; dress, black jacket with velvet collar, light brown cord trousers and vest. A navvy; native of Hollington. May be found at Casual Wards or common lodging houses. The articles were offered for sale at Hastings, 23rd ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Willard, Hailsham. 44.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For steal- ing, 2nd inst., from a hair dresser's shop, 2 razors ( 1 white, 1 black handle), in black leather case, lined red, " Crown and Castle " on lining, market} " 10/ 6"; 1 do., black handle, " Best Sheffield steel, Hollow ground" on blade; 25 packets of cigarettes, Wills' and Players'; 1 box of do., " Higher Grade, Virginia Blend "; several packets of St. Julian and R. C. B. tobacco— WILLIAM DANTER, age 16 or 17, height about 4 ft. 10 in.^ complexion fair, wears glasses; wearing grey over- coat and cap. Is believed to have been employed as a hair dresser. May be found selling picture postcards, and may stay at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Eastbourne. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). ± 5.— Hull ( City)— For stealing £ 260, 22nd ult. — PERCY HUNT, age about 24, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion pale, clean shaved, of smart ap- pearance; drass, dark suit, overcoat, black hard hat. A clerk; native of Hull. Carried a leather handbag. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 46.— Guisborough ( County).— For steal- ing, 26th ult., a silver lever watch ( recovered)— ALBERT BARRETT, age 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes light blue; dress, navy blue serge jacket suit, dark cap. A labourer or miner; native of Whitby. Is a Reser- ist of the Yorkshire Regiment, his paper has been stamped at West Hartlepool, Stanley, Loftus, and Guisborough. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rose, Guisborough. 47.— Middlesbrough ( Borough). — For stealing, 9th inst., an " Elswick" bicycle ( new), No. 34295, 24 in. frame, painted pale green, 2 inverted brakes, straight handle bars, free wheel, " Wm. Evison, Marton Rd., Middlesbrough," on top bar, gear about 85, rat trap pedals, mudguards, saddle, tool bag, lamp with round top, black celluloid pump; and embezzling £ 2 10s. — CARL MEYERS, alias ERNEST NELSON, a German, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark; dress, dark grey, Norfolk jacket, blue serge trousers, fawn and gold colour jersey or light flannel shirt, sailor cap with bright peak, dark grey overcoat. Speaks English imperfectly. Goes to sea as cook, fireman, or A. B. Has a ship's dis- charge in his possession. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Middles- brough. ; YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 48 — Pontefraot ( County).— For stealing, 6th inst., at Featherstone, a watch ( recovered)— GEORGE WILLIAM LORD, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 in.; complexion fair, hair light brown, moustache ( cut short) sandy, eyes grey; dress, slate colour suit, dark cap, red and black neckerchief, light lace boots. A labourer. Had in his possessioni a mandoline, which he may be found playing at public houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hollis, Pontefract. W.— Barnsloy ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences — ALFRED BALL, alias BALLIE, age 37, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, several large scars under chin; wearing old dark suit. Is an associate of racing men. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Barnsley. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. ESSEX. 50.— Epping ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 10th April, charged with at- tempting to commit suicide at Epping, 6th inst. — ALBERT DOYE, age 69, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, round face, clean shaved, hair ( bald on top) grey, eyes blue; dress, dark grey overcoat with chain tab, black jacket suit, cloth buttons, lace boots. He refuses to give any account of himself. Supposed to have wandered away from home. Information to Supt. Laver, Epping. MONTGOMER Y SHIRE. 51— Newtown ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, charged with indecent assault— JOHN BEACH, age 33, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, bracelet on left wrist, blue mark back of left hand, small mole rieht side of nose. A native of Long- den, Salop. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Newtown. SHROPSHIRE. 52.— Bridgnorth ( County)— Remanded til} 18th inst., charged with obtaining clothing by false pretences— ALICE STRUTT, cdias MARY ALICE HUGHES ( supposed false), age 45, height 5 ft. 5 in., rather stout build, complexion pale, hair ( frizzy) dark ( turning grey); dress, dark grey jacket, black and white striped bodice, black cloth figured skirt, black hat, trimmed flowers, feather and larger buckle, side spring boots. Information to Supt. Walters, Bridgnorth. STAFFORDSHIRE. 53. — L O n g t O n ( County). — Remanded, charged with larceny, 25th ult.— KATE KEN- NEDY ( correct name supposed BRIDGETT CAVANAGH), age 33, height 5 ft. 3 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, broad features, mole left cheek, impediment in speech; A tailoress; native of Enniskillen. She has visited Newcastle, Staffs, Crewe, Nantwich, Stoke, and Hanley, and was accompanied by her 2 Children ( a Girl, age 7, and a Boy, a^ e 3 years). Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRIC1 54.— A Division.— Since August, 1906, ai; plain silver fluted column table candlestick, Charles II. style, detachable nozzle, height 10\ in., ISO. ——— weight 29 ozs., " the York rose surrounded by garter containing ' Honi Soit qui mal y pense,-' sur-. mounted by a Royal Prince's coronet," engraved on^ base. 55.— D Division. — Ist inst., 28 silver cigarette cases ( 1 flat, flush shutting lid, secret photograph lid, heavy case, 3r\ by 2x9ff by £ in., No. 136 or 03667 scratched thereon; 1 wedge shape, match box at top, No. 173 or 03668, and a/ fa/ w ; 1 box shape, engine turned, fluted, push up button to open, 3 by If by 205 or 03673 e/ t'a/ w ; 1 plain concave, shutting on silver bezel, 5J by 3} by f, 206 or 03674, e/ t'n/ s ; 1 plain Hat, opens V shape, match box at top, 210 or 0: 676, e/ tn/ s; 1 plain concave, elastic each half, 3^ by by I) or 03677, f/ fn/ s; 1 plain concave, place outside for cards, 3£ by 1- J by 2: 4 or 03680, e/ x/ w ; 1 plain flat, elastic each half, 3T8ff by by 225 or 03681, e/ x/ w ; 1 do., 3} by 2* by 229 ori03t, 82, e/ x/ w ; 1 plain flat, silver spring arm in each half, 3^ by 2| by g, 231 or 036 » J, e/ t'c/ w ; 1 plain, rounued ends, match box at end, tube with tinder running through back, Russian pattern, 236 or 03686, s/ t'c/ w ; 1 flat, thin case, flush lid, match box at end, engine turned lines aud bands, 3i by 2| by 233 or 036^?, m/ i! n/ s ; 1 plain con- cave, 2g by by 241 or U3689, ta/ s ; 3 Russian pattern 242 or 0. s6i' 0, e/ u/ w; 2. U or U3691, s/ fc/ w ; 245 or 03692, a/ fc/ w ; 1 concave, gold points and push pieces, elastic in each halt, 3ry by 2| by - fV, 246 or 03693, r/ fa/ w ; 1 flat, 3j£ by Vf by TV, ^ 48 or 03695, e/ a/ w ; 1 do., 3g by 2^, with push out draw and bottom of drawer rises, 0 3697, e/ fa/ w ; 1 square Hat, gold joint aud push piece, spring arm at side, 08699, e/ fn/ s ; 1 flat, by 3f, elastic each half, 03700, e/ cn/ s ; 1 do , secret photo inside one half, 03701, e/ fn/ s; 1 flat, secret opening, gold revolving disc in centre of lid, engine turned, tine barley, 03702, a/ fa/ w; 1 con- cave, spring to spring in joint, shutting on bezel, 3| by t>> I, 07u3, e/ x; 1 do., push piece, 03704, e/ x; 1 do., flat, 03705 e/ x; 2 concave, with push piece, 3g by 2 by § in., 03706 ana 03707, f/ fs/ s; 1, Chinese jade sides ( mutton fat and jade colour sides), gold frame, not hall marked; 1, moss agate sides, in silver gilt frame; 3 silver menu stands ( 1 round, silver gilt enamel- led centre, wire top, 6901, f/ a; 1 do., top forming wish bone, 6903, f/ s/ x; 1 do., 6904, f/ s/ x; 2 silver muffineers ( 1 Cromwell pattern, 7244, r/ fo/ s; 1 fossilised apple do., 7253, f/ o/ s); 2 chatelaines ( 1 silver wire work, 3 oval link chains and swivels, 7479, r/ fr/ s; 1 do., 5 oval link chains, 7480 r/ fo/ s); 1 silver collapsible drinking cup ( small), 7527, f/ fe/ s; 1 round silver tobacco box, 3i> in. diameter, 1 in. deep, 7596, r/ x/ s; 1 oval do., 7597, r/ x/ w; 1 silver wire work waist buckle, 7749, f/ r/ s; 1 do., 7751, f/ n/ s; 3 silver photo frames ( 1 oval gilt and burnished miniature dioned green glass border, 8930, f/ fn/ s; 1 butterfly miniature do., 8681, f/ fc/ w; 1 cabinet size do., wire mounts, 0161, f/ fc/ w); 1 oblong silver case with enamel disc X, to hold court plaster, 03530, f/ a/ s; 1 silver table cigar cutter, 5£ in. long, box opener at end, 04271, f/ fr/ s; 1 do., 2 in. long, ring at end, 04267, -/ fo/ s; 1 shears do., 04275, -/ fc/ s; 1 do., 04261, -/ fc/ s; 1 round silver snuff box, mirror inside, pio- ture top, 04338, -/ fn/ s; 1 do., 04339, -/ fn/ s; 1 do., 04341, -/ fn/ s; 1 do., 04343, f/ x/-; 6 do., Cr. G. C., af/ a/ s/, o/ fe/-; 6 do., aex/ 6, 1/ fa/-; 1 do., -/ fn/ s; 1 silver collapsible case to hold 1 cigar, 03895, f/ s/ x; 1 do., 03896, f/ s/ x; 1 silver case for 1 cigar, opens in half, 03897, f/ n/ s; 1 flat silver cigar case, elastic each half, by 3- j^ by I, 03901, e/ o/ s; 1 cigarette box, 6f by 4g by yachting code painted on porcelain forming lid, inlaid, 04131, m/ a/-; 1 cigarette box, 7g by 5 by If, picture in lid, 04135, a/ fc/-; 1 do., 3| by 2f by If, m/ a/-; 1 cigarette box, 7f by 5 by If, picture in lid, 04135, a/ fe/-; 1 do., 3f by 2f by lg, " Help yourself" on top, secret drawer inside, 04161, e/ fn/ s; 1 silver cake saw, 7 in. long, ivory handle, 04952, -/ fn/ s; 1 do., 04953, -/ fn/ s; 1 silver tooth pick case, ring at end, 05018, -/ fa/-; 1 silver case to hold pocket knife and pencil, 4450, 05028, -/ fm/ s; 1 do., 4451 or 05029, -/ fm/ s; 1 do., 4472 or 05037, -/ fm/ s; 1 do., 4473 or 05038, -/ fm/ s; 1 electro plated German silver box, 3J by 2| by 1 in., 4452 or 05030; 1 silver shoe lift, 4470 or 05036, f/ a/ w; 1 pair silver whist markers, 4506 and 4507 or 0542 or 05043, e/ a/-; 1 silver case partition fitted with memo, book and pencil, and place for bank notes, 4520 or 05046, r/ fn/ s; 1 silver electric lamp for pocket, 4521 or 05047, f/ fa/ w; 1 silver shoe buckle, 4541 or 05051, f/ r/ s; 2 hat pins, silver knobs, a/ s/ x, 4550 or 05053, -/ fe/; 1 silver chatelaine bag mount, 4583 or 05710, m,/ a/-; 1 do., 4584 or 05711, r/ fa/ m; 1 silver paper knife, 8} in. long, blue enamel handle, in. long, 3093 or 05656, f/ fn/ s; 1 large do., 3094 or 04657, r/ a/-; 1 lady's oxydised card case, 4 in. by by g, 3334 or 04720, f/ fn/ s; 1 do. silver card case, 3| by 2f by J, 3359 or 54721, f/ s/ x; 1 do., 3365 or 04722, f/ s/ x; 1 do., opens in half, gold point and push piece, 4 by by i, 3369 or 04724, e/ fa/-; 1 silver ash tray, wire cigar rests round inside, 3877 or 04896, r/ a/-; 1 silver hammered match box, 1$ by lg by. 1^ 2146, or 04498, f/ x/. s; 1 silver match box, engine turned, fine barley, gold revolving disc in centre of lid, forming secret opening, 2147 or 04499, e/ fn/ s; 1 silver round tinder box, 2260 or 04500, f/ fn/ s; TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 1907. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued) — 1 horsehoe shape tinder box, 2263 or 04501, f/ fo/ s; 1 silver match box, rounded ends, 04505, -/ fn/ s; 1 do., 04506, -/ fn/ s; 1 calendar letter clip on white onyx base, 2937 or 0459, f/ s/ s; 1 do., Gonnemara base, 2944 or 04591, f/ s/ s; 1 silver match box, long concave ring at top, by 1 § by g, 2090 or 04471, -/ fn/ s; 1 horsehoe do., tinder round inside, ring at top, 2092 or 04473, f/ fn/ s; 1 do., 2093 or 04474, f/ fn/ s; 1 do., 2104 or 04476, f/ fn/ s; 1 small oblong do., 2110 or 04478, -/ fe/ s; 1 long do., " Raye," 2111 or 04479, -/ fn/ s; 1 horseshoe do., 2114 or 04481, -/ fa/ s; 1 silver oblong do., 2129 or 04486, -/ fa/ s; 1 silver do., with tinder in tube at side, 2130 or 04487, f/ n/ s; 1 A shape silver do., tinder, engine turned, shield in centre, 2136 or 04489, f/ fu/ s; 1 plain do., opens at end, 1960 or 04458, -/ fa/ s; 1 do., 1960 or 04459, -/ fa/ s; 1 do., sliding lid, piece of tinder at back, Alma pattern, 1973 or 04461, r/ a/-; 1 heart do., 2003 or 04462, -/ fa/ s; 1 do., pivoted lid, 2$ by iiJ. kOll or 0( 463, f/ m/-; 1 flat do., gold joint, 2 by H by A, 2058 or 04465, f/ m; 1 do., engine turne'd, fine fluted, 2077 or 04468, f/ fa/-; 1 do., fine barley, 2078 or 04469, f/ fa/-; 1 silver enamelled do., shape of steamship funnel, and enamnielled " Cunard Liner," 2068 or 04467, r/-/-; 1 silver combination match box, knife, cigar cutter, and button hook, 1928 or 04456, e/ fa/-; 1 silver match box, secret photo inside lid, opens on short end, 2 by 1| by A, 2137 or 014!>(> <-/ x/ ; 1 do.. l^ S i « y by TV. 21^ 8 or 04491, -/ fe/ s; 1 do., 2 by U by i, 21^ 39 or 04492, -/ fa/ s; 1 do., 2140 or 0449_ 3, -/ fa/ s; 1 do., with secret drawer, enamelled on top, " Help your- self," 2141 or 04494, r/ fc/-; 1 do., 04502, r/ fc/-; 1 do., 04503, r/ fc/-; 1 do., 04504, r/ fc/-; 1 do. silver match i> ox. 2T'ff hy 1T7R t y T7ff BHnet opening. 2143 or 04495, r/ fa./-; 1 silver match sheath, 3 by 2 by lT'ff. picture top, 5746 or 06305, f/ r/ s; 1 18 ct ordinary do., uv ^ hv A. 2l- U or 04496. s/ w/ w; 1 9 ct. do., 2145 or 04497," e/ fa/-; 1 heart shape silver bonbonierre, 5112 or 05947, f/ fa/ w; 1 oblong do, by lg by 1, 5119 or 05948, f/ fe/ w; 1 heart shape do., secret opening, engine turned, rye, 5124 or 05950, a/ fa/ w; 1 marquise shape do., gilt and burnished enamel top, 5128 or 05951, r/ a/ w; 1 silver bookmarker, photo top, and a pencil, 9022 or 06083, -,/ fn/ s; 1 small scent bottle, enamelled for the glove, 5412 or 06186, f/ fa/-; 1 pillar crystal seal, with enamelled snake In 18 ct. gold, 05349, r/ x/-; 1 foreign silver round chased box, 05068, f/ fe's; 2 do. shoes, a/ fs, x, 05069 and 05070, f/ fr/ s; 1 do. muffineer, 05842, f/ r/ s; 1 flint sut bottle, flushed silver cap with crystal cap, 06176, r/ fr/ s; 1 oblong silver purse, pull- out drawer to take coins, 3J by 1 by j!, 4586 or 05064. e/ fa/-; 1 crystal seal, 18 ct. wire mounts top and bottom, 05347, f fc/-; 1 silver thermometer, wire and head ornament, 05143, r/ x/-; 1 bookmarker with pencil and pair of wings as ornament, 06084, -/ fu/ s; 1 reading glass, pencil in handle, 06440, f/ fs/ s; 1 silver gilt cigarette case, mounted bands outside, in which are set turquoise, e/ fc/-; 3 cig arette cases, patent push piece, r/ a/-: 1 flat cigar- ette case, spring arm, gold point and push piece, e/ fa/-; e/ fc/-; 1 lady's card case, gold joint and push piece, e/ fc/ s; 1 small round gilt puff box. f/ fa/' s; 1 pinch back pattern tobacco box, enamel- led Prince of Wales, " G," and feathers, e/ n/ s; 2 silver waist chains, a/ fa./-; 1 silver cigarette case, opens at top, double flap, e/ o/ s; 1 combination sovereign purse and match box, f/ fc/ s; 1 silver watch, " Benson," f/ x/-; 2 American gilt do., fo/-/-/ s; 1 silver keyless do., -/ fa/-; 2 antique • silver buckles, a/ fa/-. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CHESHIRE. 56.— Hazel Grove ( Gour> t. i/\— 3rd inst., at Whaley Bridge, a lady's old gold watch, No. • 9577, maker, " Hammond, Manchester"; 1 gold neck chain, fine long link pattern; 1 do. locket, containing photograph of gentleman; 2 do. wedding rings ( much worn); 1 15 ct. bracelet, ends en- graved, set rubies and pearls; 1 silver bracelet, H in. wide, birds engraved thereon; 2 silver bangles ( 1 bar pattern; lock and chain attached to other); 1 silver neck chain, silver locket at- tached; 1 white metal brooch, set imitation moss and stone; 1 bronze breast pin, set 3 stones; 1 white metal medal, stamped " Wrexham Exhibi- tion "; and £ 2 7s. 6d. Information to Supt. McHale, Hazel Grove. DORSETSHIRE. 57.— Shaftesbury ( Gountv\— 2nd inst., a free wheel bicycle, nearly new, 24 in. frame, flat handle bars, bent forward, 2 speed gear, " Clincher A Won " tyres, rustless rims, inverted lever brakes, rubber pedals, transfer on head, " W. H. Light, maker, Gillingham, Dorset," and drawing of a magnet. The thief left behind ail old bicycle, free wheel, 26 in. frame, flat handle bars, front rim brake, Clipper Reflex tyre front wheel, Rudge Whitworth do. back wheel, rubber pedals, black , celluloid nump, " Bluemell's no weight" thereon. Information to Supt. Bowles, Shaftesbury. ESSEX. 58.— Chelmsford { County).— 5th inst., a gold English lever keyless watch, centre seconds, maker, J. W. Benson, No. 56423. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. 59.— Romford { County). — 8th inst., by housebreaking, a pair dark grey trousers, dark blue stripes; 1 grey flannel suit, double- breasted vest; 1 white shirt, " Austin, Withers < fc Co., 22 Wal- brook, E. C., opposite Cannon Street Station," in red on back of neck, " J. W. S. 3 " in ink on tab, " 406" on collar; 2 or 3 plain white silk handker- chiefs; 6 white linen do., " J. W. S." and a number in corner of each— Suspicion is attached to THREE MEN, who were hawking flowers and roots ( lst, height about 6 ft., moustache ginger. 2nd, a little shorter. 3rd, much shorter). One carried a basket; other two hand boxes. 6th inst., by housebreaking, a lady's gold watch, gold dial and hands, open face, part of back chased, initials " W. C. to E. C." on back; 1 gold bracelet, set 3 diamonds and 2 rubies, small gold pendant attached, wishbone shape, turquoise in centre; 1 gold brooch, knot shape, 4 rubies in centre; 1 small gold oblong brooch; 1 silver bracelet with foreign coins ( principally Chinese) attached; 1 do., English coins attached; 1 gold locket, plain cross on front; 1 short gold neck chain, very fine links; 1 brown crocodile leather purse, " E. Cook, Delf House, Whittlesea," in ink inside; several receipts; and 5s. Information to Supt. Jones, Romford. HAMPSHIRE. 60.— Aldershot { County). — 10th inst., a free wheel " Elmsdale " bicycle, No. 44172, black enamelled, usual parts plated, 24 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, B. S. A. fittings, butterfly handle bars, celluloid grips ( right one missing), rubber pedals, cap of right pedal broken off, back tyre patched and split near rim. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 6'.— Potersfleld ( County).— 4th inst., at Longmoor Camp, a cash box, " S. V. Wasborough, 2nd Somerset Regiment," thereon; 1 cheque book, Cox & Co.' s Bank, 16 & 17 Charing Cross, London, Nos. from 608451 to 608500; 1 beaten silver cigarette case; 1 silver card case, both have initials " S. V. W." thereon; 1 pair gold links, crest a bull, and initials " S. V. W." thereon; several gold and pearl studs; 1 thin gold chain; and £ 6. Information to Supt. King, Petersfield. 62.— Portsmouth ( Borouoh).— 8th inst., a gold keyless English lever watch, plain face, mono- gram, " W. B." on back; 1 9 ct. gold curb chain, £ 2 Jubilee piece attached; 2 gold curb chain brace- lets, 9 ct., very heavy. Information to the Chief Constable, Portsmouth. 63. — Southampton ( Borough). — 13th iust., a gold watch chain, links and bars alternately, George III. sovereign and a pencil case attached ; 1 rolled gold Waltham lever watch, double case; 1 gold watch, ' F. H. G." on back, open face, " Pre- sented to Grayland by members of the Brockley Hockey Club, April, 1906," inscribed inside; 1 gold albert chain, curb pattern; 1 sovereign purse; 1 silver watch, gold curb chain, soverign purse at- tached ; 1 gold stud; 1 grey overcoat with velvet collar; 1 yellow and blue striped muffler; 1 brown leather kit bag, marked " E. J., passenger to St. Malo"; 1 do., marked " Lyons, St. Malo."— Bv TWO MEN ( lst, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 in", hair and stubby moustache dark; dress, dark blue serge suit and cap, may be wearing the stolen over- coat. 2nd, age about 25, height 5 ft. 9 in., clean shaved; wearing long light coat and soft felt hat). Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 61.— Ross ( County).— Between 5th nit., and 2nd inst., a gold bangle, set pearl shape carbuncle, surrounded pearls, small pattern. Information to Supt. Marston, Ross. KENT. 65.— Gravesend ( Borough).— 8th inst., a small silver card case, " A. H. G." on face; 1 silver sovereign case; 1 silver cigarette case, " A. H. E. G. from S. E., Christmas, 1905," thereon; 1 long gold curb watch chain, 1A ft. long, leather strap at- tached, gold whistle on end, with " F. A. C." on front; 1 green lounge suit, new, cut long in front; 1 ruby and diamond pin; 1 pearl and diamond do.; 1 plain gold do.; 1 single diamond do.; 1 plain gold cigarette case, lid opens in 2 parts, initials " S. E. H." thereon; 1 gold chain, with gold knife, pencil, cigar cutter, and tube, gold match box, with " S. E. H." thereon, attached; 1 thin gold chain, a halfpenny on each end; 1 pair gold links; 1 case containing tie clips, and gold safety pins; 1 green tweed cap, maker " Ross, Exeter," inside; 2 small gold studs. Information to the Chief Constable, Gravesend. 66— Margate ( Borough)— 25th ult,, at Margate College, a gold tipped tiger's claw brooch, small tiger on top, shamrock, thistle, and rose in gold, set between claws; 1 gold brooch, made from diamond shape sleeve link, set 2 garnets; 1 silver medal, " Edgar Falcnor, Rifle Brigade," engraved thereon, converted into brooch; 1 small gold cross brooch; 1 gold sleeve link; 1 old silver brooch; 1 oblong magnifying glass— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., moustache light; dress, dark overcoat, light trousers, hard hat. Information to the Chief Constable, Margate. LANCASHIRE. £ 10 REWARD. 67. — Liverpool ( City). — Since 29th December, 1906, a real sable fur stole collarette, length, not including tails, 53 to 54 in.; 1 do. fur tie length, not including tails, 70 to 72 in. Information to the Head Constable, City Police, Liverpool, by whom the above reward will be paid for such information as will lead to the apprehen- sion and conviction of the thief and the recovery of the property. The offer of the reward will hold good until 30th June, 1907. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 68.— Northampton ( County).—* 5th ult. by sacrilege, a solid silver chalice, about 6 in. high, chased border, 1 in. deep round top, very old and thin, split at foot; 1 do. paten, about 5 in. across, Maltese cross thereon; 1 pair brass candelabra, about 9 in. high, hold 3 candles each; 1 pair brass candlesticks, about 7 in. high; 2 brass almsgiving plates, about 14 in. across, " Divine Majesty" en- graved on one; 1 pewter plate, lacquered, about 10 in. across; 1 Baptism shell, 3 or 4 in. across, silver handle. Information to Supt. Butlin, Northampton. STAFFORDSHIRE. W.— Longton C County).— 2nd inst., a lady's gold Geneva watch, No. 8560; 1 lady's twisted gold chain; 1 gold curb Albert; 1 old silver chain, twisted links, worn very thin, Kruger shilling at- tached; 1 lady's gold ring, set diamond; 1 do., set pearls. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. SURREY. 70. — Guildford ( County). — 28th ult,, at Woking, a diamond ring, set 5 stones; 1 sapphire do., set 5 stones; 1 ruby do.; 1 opal do.; 1 tur- quoise do.; 1 turquoise and pearl do., " The Lord giveth Wisdom " written inside; 1 turquoise clasp; 1 turquoise safety pin; 1 locket, set 3 turquoise, photograph inside; 1 amethyst brooch with 2 drops; 1 amethyst pendant; 1 do. pin; 1 pearl horse shoe pin, small; 1 turquoise pin; 1 moon- stone pin; 1 rolled gold barcelet, set turquoise and pearls— Supposed by A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair lighl brown, moustache about a week's growth; wearing black overcoat, black or dark brown Alpine hat, glace kid shoes. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Guildford. H — Hersham ( County^.— 2nd inst., a gold hunter watch, keyless, engine turned case, " Hawley, Holborn," supposed on face; 1 plain gold link chain; 1 silver sovereign purse, mono- gram " W H. B." thereon; 1 gold pencil case. Information to Supt. Marks, Hersham. SUSSEX ( East). 72.— Hove ( Borough).— 3rd inst, by house breaking, a lady's gold Geneva watch ( out of order); 1 silver watch ( out of order), ring loose or missing; 3 gold studs, set turquoise ( 1 bent); 1 gold pin, dog's head; 1 small gold brooch, set green stone; 1 large gold wedding ring; 1 chased silver back hair brush; 1 do clothes brush; 1 circular ivory purse, about 2 in. in diameter, silver mounted, " A B" thereon; 1 old silver mounted beaded do., about 4 by 3 in.; 1 bronze Coronation medal, in case; 2 silver " Victoria" 60 years' reign medals; 1 Jubilee half- sovereign attached to very fine gold chain; a number of English and foreign silver and copper coins, in- cluding Queen Elizabeth shilling, 5s., and 2s. 6d. pieces, Charles II., George III. and IV.; 1 5s. piece, early Victorian reign; 1 4s. Jubilee piece; lion shillings and sixpences; silver and copper coins, William and Mary, George I., II., III., and IV.; and some old 4d. pieces. 13th ult., an 18 ct. English lever keyless watch, No. 32199, monogram ( supposed " J. H.") on back. Information to the Chief Constable, Hove. 15 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. « FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1907. PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued)— WORCES TERSHIRE. Ti.— Bromsgrove ( County).— 10th inst., by housebreaking, a lady's gold English lever watch, " M. E. P., 1875," engraved on dome, gold chain with small links, attached; 1 gold bangle, narrow band; 1 do. bracelet, curb pattern; 1 do. locket, plain one side, Maltese cross impression on other, containing a photograph of a gentleman; 1 small oval do., containing lock of hair; 1 gold crescent brooch, size of a 5s. piece, set 5 pink corals and 1 pearl star ; 1 lady's gold ring, set 3 garnets and 2 pearls in a line; 1 do., ribbed, set 3 small diamonds and 2 amethysts. Information to Supt. Beal, Bromsgrove. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). U— Sheffield ( City).— Between 11th and 12th inst., by warehousebreaking, 36 pairs electro- plated German silver candle sticks ( 6 pairs 6 in. high; 3 do. 8 in.; 3 do. 5 in.: 3 do. 12 in.; 1 do. 5b in.; 3 do. or 6 in.; 2 do. 4i or 5i in.; 3 do. Ah in.; 1 do. 7A" in.; 1 pillar do. 18~ in.; 1 do. 19 in.). All various designs and shapes. Information to the Chief Constable, Sheffield. " ib— Barnsley ( Borough,). — 9th inst, a 9 ct. gold curb Albert, small link pattern, gold oblong medal and silver match box, " F. H." en- graved on each, attached; 1 silver English lever watch, brass bow fastened with ordinary safety pin, 9 ct. gold curb chain and seal, green one side, red the other, attached; 1 do.. No. 165829, white dial, maker's name worn off, bold black numerals; 1 9 ct. gold Albert, weight 3 ozs., and a gilded medal, " B. A. F. U." on one side, " Challenge Cup Winners, Season 1904- 5" on other; 1 silver Waltham lever watch, No. 8085079, 9 ct. gold curb albert with seal, green one side, red the other, attached; 1 rolled gold keyless Waltham lever watch, white dial, 9 ct. gold curb albert, gold medal with raised centre, " C. E." engraved thereon, ap- pended ; 1 small washleather bag, containing 2 £ 10 Bank of England notes, Nos. 72127 and 72128, issued at Manchester; and £ 5— Suspicion is at- tached to TWO MEN ( 1st, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, thin features, hair Vrowu, clean shaved, stoops: dress, old dark over- coat, dark suit, dark speckled tweed cap. 2nd, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, heavy moustache dark, of smart appearance; wearing dark overcoat and suit, black bowler hat witi mourning band. Information to the Chief Constable, Barnsley. PROPERTY RECOVERED. LANCASHIRE. 76. — Bootle ( Borough). — 6 electro- plated fish knives and forks, ivory handles, in leather case; 6 silver tea spoons, with sugar tongs, plain, " W. E. W." thereon, in leather case; 6 do., plain, in leather case; 6 do., chased, open carved handles ; 1 jam spoon, bowl scalloped round edge, open carved handle. Case No. 59, lst inst. SUSSEX ( East). 77.— Hastings ( Borough).— Carriage clock' Case No. 69, 8th inst, 88.— Yorkshire ( West Riding). Barnsley ( Borough). — THOMAS JOHN- fcON, Case No. 5 15th ult. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 78.— J Division. — 9ili inst,, a black mare, 6 years, 15 hands, short mane and tail, off hind hoof white, fiat in front ( caused bv clicking), streak of white under saddle, slightly cap hocked off hind leg, small lump inside near hind leg, in good con- dition ; a set of black brass mounted harness; a nearly new dog cart, painted dark green, lined black, wipple bar, Clincher rubber tyres, brass mounts, strip of brass and green oil cloth on edge of tailboard, " J. D." on back, off side splash board damaged; 1 lady's silver mounted whip; 1 blue waterproof knee apron ; 1 do. horse rug ( red bind- ing) ; 1 pair of carriage lamps, black enamelled, brass oval mounts. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. LATEST JFORSMTiON. APPREHENSION SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 89.— V Division .— For embezzling £ 10 — HORACE JAMES STICKLEY, age 32, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and eyes dark; dress, grey suit and cap, blue overcoat, lace boots. A milk carrier; native of Surbiton. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSON IN CUSTODY. 79.— Anglesey, Holyhead ( County).— FRANK AINSWORTH, Case No 3, 22nd Feb- ruary, 1907. 80.- jJ n gles e y , Menai Bridge ( County).— OWEN THOMAS, Case No. 9, 24th August, 1906. 81.— Derbyshire, Matlock Bridge ( County).— MAN, Case No. 13, 20th April, 1906. ' 82.— Lancashire, Bury ( County).— J. HUGHES, Case No. 17, 4th January last, and sentenced, 14th inst., to 3 months imprisonment. 83 .— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— HENRY DOUGLAS ANDERSON, Case No. 35, 21st September, 1906. M.- Northamptonshire, Welling- borough ( County).— NINETY SMITH, Case No. 33, 8th inst. 85- Suffolk ( West), Bury St. Edmund's ( County). — Expiree THOMAS BRADSHAW, Office No. 2457- 01, Case No. 90, 16th June, 1905, and current List of Re- con- victions. 86. — Worcestershire, B r o m s - grove ( County).— MARY ANN SPARKES, Case No. 44, 8th inst., and watch recovered. 87- Yorkshire ( West Riding), Pontefract ( County).— THOMAS FLEM- ING, Case No. 55, 17th August, 1906, and No. 41, 9th November, 1906. HAMPSHIRE. 90 — Southampton ( Borough)— Remanded till 20th inst., charged with burglary and assault on police— WALTER HENRY BATTEN, alias CHASE and WATERFORD JEFFRIES, age 37, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, top of second right finger miss- ing ; dress, dark grey overcoat, dark suit, cap. A native of Southampton. Has been travelling the country for the past 12 months. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 91.— C Division.— 7th inst., 23 lorgnettes ( 1 jewelled, 1 figured and jewelled, 1 set diamond, 2 chased, 2 plain, 1 engraved, 2 flowered, 1 leaves, 1 figured, all gold; 1 octagonal, 1 flowered, 2 chased, 1 plain, 1 small, 1 small with spring, 1 raised flowers, 1 oxydised flower, all silver gilt; 2 oxydised steel, all Louis XVI. pattern). 92.— G Division.— t'rh inst., a brown croco- dile leather dressing case, 15 by 11 in., with glass and silver fittings, initials " N. F." and " Pounds, Regent Street," on case, monogram " N. F." on fittings; 1 small silver flask, " N. F." thereon; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold half hunter watch, crest dove holding olive branch on cap of maintenance; 1 gold brooch of hunting whip, hom and fox's head ( ruby eyes); 2 fur muffs ( 1 grey Russian squirrel, 1 brown marten tail) ; 1 small oblong silver chased trinket box ; 1 ivory back hair brush. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. List of Lloonoo Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have boon ro- approhonded, tor the week ending March 9th, 1907, with the results, otc. Divisions concerned. Office No. NAME. Sentence. Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. E. < 157- 01 1 BRADSHAW, THOMAS J months h. l. 7th Mar., Leeds AesUes GREEN, EDWARD GRIFFITHS. JOHN tj years p. s. and 2 years supn. i months h. l. 5th Mar., N. L. Sess. llth Mir., Tower Bridge P. Ct. Jth Mar., West Ham P. Ct. G. A, K, L. 1272— 02 1829- 98 K. 1561- 00 MATTHEWS, ALFRED I month h 1. G. 1324- 02 VlcSOLLOUGH, GEORGE 1 years p. s. 1th Mar., C, C. Ct. J. H. 1952— 06 1606- 00 McMANUS, ARTHUR FRANCIS M1LLEE, GEORjE 1 years p. a. 7 years p. s. 5th Mar., N. L. Sess. 9th Mar., Middlesex Sess. A. E, G, W, X. J. 1685 - 02 68G— 98 MORGAN, GEORGE MURPHY, JOHN i years p. s. i year3 p. a. "> th Mar., N. L. Sess. • » th Mar., N. L. Sess. S. 2317— 98 [ UFSLAGER, FREDERICK 9 months h. l. 7th Mar., N. L. Ses-. G. 3318— 02 ROBERTS, GEORGE t n onths h. l. tjth Mar, N. L. 15, G. 2100— 99 SELVIDGE, WILLIAM 1 month 5th Mar., Clerkenwell P. Ct, T, 1353— 01 SMITH, JOHN WILLIAM 12 months h. l. 11th Mar., Penge P. ? ess. K. 1127— 00 STOKES, JOHN 15 months h. l Sth Mar., N. L. Sets. V. 359— 04 i < WARNER. WILLIAM 12 months h. l. 7th Mar., N. L. Scss. stealing an over- Same Name coat Larceny ( person) Same Name I Larceny ( goods ex- Same Name posed) Assault and wilful Same Name damage forging and utter- Same Name ing a cheque Larceny Same Name Burglary Shopbreaking Burglary Housebreaking Saire Name HESRY NOBLE Same Name ART HIT. WILLIS Larceny ( goods ex- CHARLES SIMPSON posed) Larceny ( goods < x WILLIAM GAHRAD poted) P. of C. Act P. C. Hannington, 142T : also P. S Wo' I mack. C. I D. A. P. C. Mills, 392L ; also P. S. Watts, ' C. I. D., A. P. S. Hill, 7SK, and P. C. Ball, 335K. Det. Insp. Murphy, City. P. C. Hawkins, 421G ; also P. S. Hod- son, C. I. D.. O. P. C. Underdown, 1I2S; also P. C. Alien. C. I. D., 0. P. C. Thomas. 438N ; also P. S. Ken-- ward. C. I. D.. N. P. C. Carter, 395J : also P. S. Pride, C. I. I)., J. P. S. Nursey, C. I. D, T; alto Insp. Simmons, O. I. D., D. P. C. Page and P. S. Miiton, C. I. D., Y. P. C. Clements, 6e3S ; a'so P. S. Gregory, C. I. D.. S. JOHN HENRY WILSON P. C. Fettis. 059 P ; also P. C. Steggles, C. I. D., X. Stealing pnts fiom CHARLES SMITH ' P. S. Richardson and P. C. Smith, public house C. I. D., H. Stealing lead from Same Name inoccupied house' & wilful damage ' P. S. Morlev, 57 f; also P. C. Smith, C. I. D., Y". LONDON: PBIKTED FOB HIS MAJKBTY'S STATIOHEBY OFFICE BY J. J. KELIHEB 4 Co., LTD., 32, HEW BRIDGE STB* ET, B. C.; 38, KI » « WILLIAM STBBBT, B. C.; AND MARSHALSEA WOTTKB, S. B. 697 7 «