THE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY , NKW ISKKIKS. FRIDAY, APEIL 12, 1907. i VOL. XXIV., No. 24O0. i. 3. 6. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to TUB EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 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 bk taken upon them by another force. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 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. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be inserted at a cost of 7s. per portrait, and of 5s. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, unless the article is large or unusually intricate, when the engraver's charge will range from 5s to 10s. A remittance of 5s. should be made in the first instance for cost of engraving sketches. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. LTIONS. 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 they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property if, be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any annouee- ment will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. The Space being limited, announcements concerning " Missing Persons" are only accepted on payment, but insertion in the next or any subsequent issue cannot be guaranteed. The charge for such insertions ( if accepted) will be given on application. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. SPECIAL NOTICE. FINGER PRINTS. UNDER the existing arrangements the finger impressions will be taken, and recorded at the Finger Print Department, Convict Supervision Office, New Scotland Yard, of all persons convicted as follows : — ( a) All persons coming within Section 5, 7, or 8 of the Prevention of Crimes Act, 1871. (£) All persons, at Assizes or Quarter Sessions, sentenced to not less than one month's im- prisonment, without option of a fine, for any of the offences shown below. ( c) All persons, at Petty Sessional, Police, or Stipendary Magistrate's Court, sentenced to more than one month's imprisonment, with- out option of a fine, for any of the following offences: — Aliens ( Sec. 3 Aliens Act of 1905). Arson. Assaults with intent to rob. Attempted burglary. Attempted larceny. Attempts to break int8 churches, houses, shops, warehouses, & c. Attempts to obtain goods and money by false pretences. Bankruptcy offences. Being found on enclosed premises. Breaking into churches, houses, thopa, warehouses, & c. Burglary. Cattle stealing. Coining. Conspiracies of all descriptions. Embezzlement. Entering with intent to commit a felony Extortion by threats. Felonious wounding. Forgery. Fraud. Frequenting. Warehousebreaking. Horse stealing. Housebreaking. Inportuning male persons to commit un natural offences ( Vagrancy Act, 1898, Sec. 1, par. b). Indecent assault on female. Lvceny. Mental degenerates. Obtaining goods and money by false pre- tences. Possessing housebreaking tools. Procuration of women and girls. Prostitution, living on proceeds of ( Vagrancy Act, 1898, Sec. 1, par. a). Receiving. Robbery. Sacrilege. Sheep stealing. Shopbreaking. Suspected person. Unlawful possession. Uttering counterfeit coin. Warehousebreaking;. But all offenders of the first Division, and such of the second Division as have never been pre- viously convicted, are exempted from this order. In order to avoid the retention of useless records in the Finger Print Department, the Registrar of Habitual Criminals would be glad if the Chief Constables of Counties, Cities, and Boroughs, will, in future, notify the death of any criminal who has been finger- printed. The notification should contain the full name and aliases, particulars of conviction, or con- victions if possible, also the No. published in the list of Habitual Criminals. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRIC7 l— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— For obtaining money and goods bv false pretences, in Italy— JOHN ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL MASON, age 41, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair ( nearly bald on top) light brown, eyes blue; dress, usually blue suit. Has golf clubs in his possession and is said to be a good player. A native of Baltimore, U. S. A. — MARY ODEL D. MASON, age 35, height 5 ft. 3 in., long features, hair dark brown, eyes brown, pleasant manner; well dressed. A native of Chicago, U. S. A. Extradition warrant issued. 2.— B Division.— For living on proceeds of prostitution, and on suspicion of having stolen, on 31st ult., a bicycle, 26 in. diamond frame, B. S. A. fittings, black mud guards, front rim brake, Bowden back brake, rat- trap pedals, black toe clips, 28 in. wheels, Dunlop tyres, Brampton saddle, 84 in. gear, free wheel, enamelled black, roller chain, plated lamp— GILLIA SERAFINO, alias SERAFINO GILLIA and LOS, an Italian, Office No. 1870- 05, age 29, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes dark, large cut scars front of throat and each side of neck; dress, brown cycling suit, brown fur cap. An engineer. Warrant issued. £ 5 REWARD. 3.— D Division.— Jor stealing, 30th ult., from a hotel, a gold bee brooch, set 3 forget- me- nots in pearls; 1 do. heart in pearls; 1 gold safety pin brooch, shamrock set pearl and ruby ( 1 stone missing); 1 plain gold safety pin; 1 fine gold chain, heart of blue stone, lapis lazuli, monogram " M. B." one side, " W. M." the other, attached; 1 set gold coin studs, square, with round links; 1 small round plain gold locket; 3 coral buttons, set in gold; 1 lady's gold watch, bar and swivel attached; 1 silver cigarette case, monogram " M. B." one side, " W. M." the other; 1 lady's gold watch, rather large, chased; 1 gold chain, long open links, seal set cornelian stone, crest a bird and " Good tidings" thereon; 1 gold Maltese cross, Greek letters thereon; 1 small round pink Naples coral brooch, pieces of coral mounted on white, enamelled raised centre; 1 gold pin, set pink coral; 1 gold curb pattern brooch, in. long; 1 gold bangle, open bar design, set opal; 1 necklet formed of 2 bracelets linked together, imperceptibly raised repousse gold metal work, set turquoise and pearl ornaments; 1 silver badge, City arms, mounted as a brooch, design spread eagle with motto in blue enamel letters; 1 pair side combs, gold curb pat- tern along top— A MAN, age 40, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, hair ( bald on top), moustache ( turned up), and eyes dark; dress, black jacket and vest, grey trousers, black bowler hat, supposed a Hungarian. The above reward will be paid by Miss Ada L. Bird, Abbotsford Hotel, Upper Montague Street, London, W. C., to any person giving such informa- tion as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the above described and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount of such property recovered. 4.— D Division.— For misappropriating a banker's cheque for £ 13 3s. 3d.— MAX HAR- TELT, a German, age about 45, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, screws his mouth up when speaking; dress, slate colour jacket suit, black hard felt hat or grey cap. A cabinet maker. Warrant issued. 5.— L Division.— For embezzling 14s. Id., 6th inst.— FRANCIS WILLIAM PHILPS, age 34, height 5 ft. 7\ in., complexion fresh, hair and moustaohe brown, eyes grey, walks quickly, ad- dicted to drink; dress, dark tweed jacket suit, black bowler hat. A native of Minehead, Somerset. He was employed by a mineral water manufacturer. Warrant issued. 6.— R Division.— For stealing £ 11 17s., 2nd inst. — FREDERICK HINKS, age 43, height 5 ft. 8| in., complexion pale, hair ( curly in front) brown, slight straggling moustache, eyes grey, pock marks on face and body, blue dots left 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 1 2 , 1907. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)- forearm; dress, dark jacket suit, hard felt hat. A canteen steward; native of Lunfield, Sussex. Late of the lst Dorsetshire Regiment. Warrant issued. 7.— R Division.— For obtaining money bv false pretences— RICHARD REGINALD RANDALL, age 20, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair very light, eyes blue; dress, blue serge suit, grey cap. A collector; native of Plumstead, Kent. Warrant issued. Information to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. t.— Wokingham ( bounty).— For stealing a pair of dark trousers with light stripes, and for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 27th ult,— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light; dress, dark jacket, white cord trousers, supposed wearing the stolen pair underneath. He took lodgings and stated he was foreman of a telephone gang. ( Sup- posed identical with Frederick Jennings, Case No. 32, 29th ult.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Goddard, Wokingham. BUG KING HA MS HI RE. 9. — Fenny Stratford ( County). — For stealing, 4th inst., at Stony Stratford, 9 £ 10 Bank of England notes, Nos. £ 69964 to 69972, inclusive; and £ 26— WILLIAM JAMES WICKETT, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, full round face, double chin, hair ( turning grey) dark, moustache sandy, eyes ( very full) blue, twitches both eyelids, abscess scar right side of neck, stammers, bouncing gait; dress, dark brown check coat and vest, blue trousers, grey cap, new light lace boots. A labourer; supposed a native of Bermondsey. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lait, Fenny Stratford. CARNARVONSHIRE. 10.— Bangor ( County).— For obtaining £ 9 6s., by a fictitious cheque— E. S. ALLIN, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes brown; dress, brown suit, black hard felt hat. The cheque was drawn in his favour, alleged by Edward J. Taylor, and was obtained by him from a clergy- man on the pretence of knowing his family. He produced small cards, " E. S. Allin & Co., Manu- facturers and Importers of Dental Materials, Bristol," thereon. ( Supposed identical with Ernest S. Allin, Case No. 10, 22nd ult.) Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Bangor. CHESHIRE. 11 •— Broxton ( County).— For stealing, 20th ult., a " Raleigh " bicycle, 24 in. frame, Brooks' B 28 saddle, Clincher solid rims, black beaded edge tyres, 28— new, " The Empire tyre, Chester and Wrexham" thereon, ratchet free wheel, Vox populi, pull up front lever brake, £ in. pitch Han- Renold chain, rat trap pedals, enamelled black large scratch on top bar, cork grips, oval front forks, small bell ( Lucas' " Burbury "), small black lamp, " Cyclight " thereon, " Made by Joseph Lucas, Birmingham"— — OAKES ( supposed false), age about 20, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com plexion dark sallow, hair dark, clean shaved, bai. teeth, peculiar expression of eyes; dress, dark mix ture suit, felt hat or cap. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hicks, Broxton. 12.— Nantwich ( County). — For stealing, 24th December, 1906, at Barbridge, a shovel ( re- covered)— PERCY ELKIN, age 14, height 4 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey; wearing dark suit, cap, strong lace boots. Will be found in company of canal boatmen. A native of Burslem. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sherwin, Nantwich. DEVONSHIRE. 13.— Barnstaple ( Borough).— For stealing £ 2 lis., monies of the Y. M. C. A., Barnstaple— JOHN WADE, alias WADE ABBOTT, age 35 height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexioi sallow, sharp features, hair ( turning grey) browD. clean shaved, eyes blue, occasionally wears glasses, flat feet. An Insurance Agent. May be found at Y. M. C. A. rooms. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Barnstaple DURHAM. 14 — Stockton - on - Tees ( County).— For stealing, 3rd inst., a gold albert, 2 medals, and a watch ( recovered).— A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache brown; dress, dark mix- ture tweed jacket and trousers, lighter colour vest, felt hat, white shirt with pale blue stripes. He took lodgings, and stated that he had obtained employment at the Home and Colonial Stores, and during the absence of the landlady, decamped with the articles, which were afterwards found pledged at Thornaby- on- Tees. 15.— Stockton - on - Tees ( County).— CHARLES HODGSON, wanted for false pretences and larceny ( Case No. 9, 29th ult.), is identical with GEORGE BOWMAN McKENZIE SPROAT, age 31, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fair, hair ( bald) brown; dress, navy blue suit, light cap, lace boots. A joiner; native of South Shields. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hildreth, Stockton- on- Tees. 16.— Gateshead ( Borough).— For failing to notify change of address — Licence- holder ANNIE WATSON, alias ELIZABETH ALEX- ANDER, ANN HENDERSON, ANN ALEX ANDER, and ELIZABETH HARRISON, Office No. 1207- 00, age 41, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar on left temple, faint birth mark on right arm, scar back of left forefinger; dress, rough black dress and shawl. A charwoman ; native of Dipton. Sentenced at Dur- ham Assizes, 2nd March, 1905, to 3 years penal servitude for burglary. Licensed 9th March, 1907. X f 1. Has also been convicted at New- castle, Bishop Auckland, Sunderland, and Felling. Wan- ant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Gateshead. ESSEX. 17.— Brentwood ( County).— For stealing ( bailee), a bicycle ( recovered)— JOHN SPARKES, age 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., thick set, complexion fresh, full face, hair brown, moustache ginger, eyes blue, bullet wound right hip; dress, blue serge jacket, black cord trousers, P. & O. cap. A labourer; native of Rattlesdon. Has served in the 3rd Suffolk Regiment. Warrant issued. 18.— Brentwood ( County).— For abscond- ing with workhouse clothing, lst inst.— HENRY DANIEL SMITH, age 39, height 5 ft. 6 in., weight 12 stone, complexion dark, large features, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes brown; dress, blue pilot coat, cord vest with sleeves, cord trousers, all stamped " Poplar Union," nailed boots. A labourer; native of Poplar. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Marden, Brentwood. 19.— Grays ( County).— For obtaining 7 yds. navy blue alpaca and 4| yards of blue sateen dress lining, by false pretences, 5th inst.— A WOMAN, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 1 in., complexion pale, full face, hair and eyes ( full) dark; dress, fawn colour three- quarter length jacket, grey skirt with 3 or 4 rows of green braid or velvet at bottom, black velvet hat with white sprays. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. GLA MORGA N SHIRE. 20.— Cardiff ( City).— For wounding— ANASTATIA CIIOMATIONAS, age 23, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, hair lieht, slight moustache, inclined to curl, boil scar on side of neck; dress, dark coat and trousers, grey vest and cap. Of Greek nationality. This man was paid off the s. s. Ethtlwind at Hull on 12th ult. Warrant issued. 21.— Cardiff ( City). — For stealing eight 56 lbs. weights ( recovered)— EDWIN RICHARDS, age 27, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, burn scar centre of fore- head, cut scar over left eye, scar base left thumb, burn scar left side of chest, boil scar right shoulder, 2 brown moles and several pock- marks on back, scar outside left thigh and burn scar left shin; wearing dark clothes and cap. A labourer; native of Newport, Mon. Warrant issued. 22.— Cardiff ( City).— For stealing, lst inst., a horse— ARCHIBALD REES, age 23, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, blue dot base right thumb, scar outside base right index finger, indistinct tattooing base left thumb, scar back lst and 2nd left fingers, 1 small brown moles centre of abdomen, large burn scar outside left leg above ankle. A haulier; native of Llantrissant. Believed to have been convicted at Neath. Warrant issued. 2 5.— Cardiff ( City).— For stealing ( bailee\ 21st ult., a silver watch and gold chain— GEORGE L TAYLOR, age about 23, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, square shoulders, hair inclined to ginger, clean shaved, eyes grey; dress, navy blue suit, bowler liat, brown boots. Usually carries cloves and a stick. Stated he was a contractor. D Warrant issued. 24.— Cardiff (. City).— For absconding with workhouse clothing— ELI WEST, age 50, height 5 ft. 6 in., medium build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark ( turning grey), eyes grey, ruptured; dress, dark tweed coat and vest, cord trousers, all stamped " Cardiff Union." Warrant issued. 25.— Cardiff ( City).— For absconding with workhouse clothing— MICHAEL HAGON, age 66, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, wears a beard; dress, tweed coat and vest, cord trousers, striped Welsh flannel drawers, blucher boots, all stamped " Cardiff Union " or " Ely Workhouse." Warrant issued. 26.— Cardiff ( City).— For stealing £ 1, 9t, h ult.—' WILLIAM HENRY WILLIAMS, age 36, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, moustache brown, large head, walks badly; dress, brown suit, bowler hat. A traveller; native of Newport, Pembroke. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Cardiff. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 27.— Bristol ( City).— For stealing, between 27th January, and 5th March last, a number of carpenter's tools, some may be stamped " T. Olpin " — WALTER SUMMERS, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, full face, bloated, mous- tache brown, may now be clean shaved, addicted to drink; dress, old blue suit, muffler, black bowler hat. A cabinet maker. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 28.— Alton ( County).— For stealing clothing, 6th inst.— WILLIAM REEVES, age 25, height 5 ft. 4| in., complexion fresh, hair red, eyes blue, female and anchor tattooed right forearm, birds, flowers, and " Jamie" left forearm. A native of Marlborough, Wilts.— THOMAS BAYLISS, age 20, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes grey, blue dot back of left hand. A native of Rl^ ymney, Monmouth.— ARTHUR JOSEPH HENDERSON, age 20, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion sallow, hair light brown, eyes grey, scar back of right knee, leg, and left wrist. A native of Limehouse, London. They are deserters from the lst Welsh Regiment. Warrants issued. 29.— Alton ( County).— For stealing £ 13, lst inst.— BERTIE CALE, age 21, height 5 ft. U in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar left thumb and back of left hand; dress, dark blue suit, light cap, brown boots. A native of Birmingham. Is a deserter from the 2nd War- wickshire Regiment. Warrant issued. 30.— Alton ( County).— For larceny ( lodgings) — CHARLES TURNER, age 48, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes grey; dress, dark overcoat, blue serge suit, dark cap. A groom; native of Wandsworth. Absconded from Headley, 4th inst. Warrant issued* Information to Supt. James, Alton. HER TFORDSHIRE. 31.— St. Albans ( CountyV— For obtaining money by false pretences COOK, age 25 to 30, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark, pleasant manner. Stated he was collecting money for a gymnasium, which was about to be started at the local Post Office. ( Is believed identical with Man, Case No. 7, 29th December, 1905, and A. Norris, Case No. 28, 5th inst.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Turner, County Police Office, St. Albans KENT. '> 2. — Chatham ( County). — For obtaining £ 2 by false pretences— MAJOR GRANT, alias BEAUMONT ( supposed false), age about 60, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair ( bald on top) and moustache grey, space between upper front teeth, of military appearance; dress, tweed suit tinged with yellow, cap, black leather leggings. He visits hotels, hires stabling for hunters, then states he is short of money, obtains an advance, and decamps. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rhodes, Chatham.- FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 11( 07. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. .53.— E Division.— For shopbreaking and stealing £ 21 16s. 4d.— Licence- holder EDWARD WYNDHAM MOORE, alias MALLISON, ROSS, GRANT, and GASCOIGNE- MOORE, Office No. 2548- 00, age 42, height 5 ft. lOf in., well built, hair ( going bald) and moustache dark brown ( now clean shaved), eyes hazel, small pock mark on temple, mole back of neck, of smart appearance, is extremely plausible and talkative; dress, dark suit with white stripes, " Record " on trousers but- tons, dark overcoat, velvet collar, black hard felt hat. A builder; native of Ware. Had in his possession a small hand bag. Was seen at Hunger- ford, Wiltshire, 8th inst., and has visited Marl- borough and Swindon. Sentenced at the Central Criminal Court, 25th July, 1904, to 3 years penal servitude for forging and uttering a cheque. Has also been convicted of similar offences and fraud at Norwich, Dorchester, East Kent, Stafford, and Oxford. Licensed 25th October, 1906. P e 280. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 34.— K Division.— For stealing £ 433 6s Id. — JOHN ROBERT VAUGHAN, alias MAR- SHALL, age 50, height about 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache ( cut short) brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, large ears, walks slowly and erect; dress, frock coat, dark vest and trousers, silk hat, dark tie, lace boots, usually wears a gold albert, and carries an umbrella. He was employed as cashier at Stores at Stratford till 14th ult.; supposed a native of Bradford. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)- KENT. 35.— Canterbury ( County).— For obtain- ing food, & c., by false pretences— ALFRED THOMAS TYDINGS, alias JOHN WHITE, age 24, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, hair ( bald patch at back) brown, eyes blue; dress, dark blue serge suit, white wrapper, dark peak cap. A native of Sheerness. Previously convicted at Folkestone. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jacobs, County Police Office, Canterbury. 36.— Sandwich ( County).— For stealing, 24th ult., at Broadstairs, a lady's gold hunter watch, keyless, small safety brooch, makers Blan- ford, London, attached; 1 gold curb bracelet, dia- mond alternate links; and £ 5— A MAN, age 21, height 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, complexion pale, of consumptive appearance, hair light, white hands; dress, blue jacket and vest, black trousers, hard felt hat. An indoor servant. A Frenchman. Information to Supt. Chaney, Sandwich. 37 — Tonbridge ( County\— For obtaining money by false pretences, 9th ult.— A. NORRIS, alias A. HOOKER, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, rather peculiar eyes; dress, dark blue serge suit, hard hat. He calls at large houses and states that he is a clerk from the local Post Office, and solicits subscriptions for the purpose of building a gymnasium for the postmen. Had with him a bicycle. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Styles, Tonbridge. 38.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— For stealing £ 5, lst inst.— H. JOHNSON, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, hair ( long and curly) dark ( bald on top), slight moustache light, large eyes, stoops, walks quickly; wearing dark clothes and cap. Stated he had been employed by a firm of caterers, London, and formerly travelled the country with auctioneers selling cheap jewel- lery. Is believed to have in his possession a reference from an auctioneer, by whom he was employed in Birmingham 6 months ago. Stays at Rowton Houses or common lodging houses, and may be found acting as porter in the vicinity of Commercial Hotels. A painter or porter; native of London. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Ramsgate. LANARKSHIRE. 39.— Glasgow ( City).— For obtaining £ 400 by false pretences— HENRY SHAW, age about 50, height 5 ft. 10 in., well built, hair ( turning grey) dark, greyish moustache; well dressed. A Company promotor, supposed to be travelling Manchester and Birmingham. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. i0.— Liverpool ( City).— For failing to re- port— Licence- holder JAMES HARRISON, alias THOMAS WILLIAMSON, THOMAS WILr LIAMS, JAMES ANDREWS, and HENRY VAUGHAN, Office No. 2771- 02, age 44, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, 2 scars on head, 1 nape of neck, brown mole front of neck, burn scar front of right shoulder, scar between left thumb and finger, face and arms pockmarked. Sentenced at Nottingham Assizes, 3rd March, 1903, to 3 years penal servitude for shopbreaking. Released on second license, 18th February, which expires 25th inst. d 77. To be dealt with where found during currency of sentence. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. 41.— Manchester ( City).— Licence- holder GEORGE HEWISON, Office No. 2339- 99, Case No. 27, 19th January, 1900, not now wanted. 42.— South vort ( Borough).— For stealing 2nd inst., 4 ladies' gold rings, half hoop ( 1 set 4 diamonds and 3 rubies, claw setting; 1 set 2 dia- monds and 3 sapphires, coronation setting; 1 set ruby surrounded with pearls; 1 set one row of tur- quoise and one row of pearls); 1 gold ring, set ruby, claw setting; 1 gold bracelet, engraved; 1 do. curb; 1 lady's fawn colour jacket, threequarter length; 1 blue under skirt; 1 pair black cashmere stockings; 1 black hat, trimmed 2 feather wings; 1 pair lady's house shoes; 1 lady's umbrella, pearl handle, gold hand, " A. Rigby " engraved thereon; 1 lady's fawn colour ruffle"— FLORENCE or ALICE JOHNSON, age about 19, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair brown; probably wearing the stolen clothing. A domestic sei- vant. She spoke of Lichfield and Leicester, and is believed to have been an inmate of a girl's home. Information to the Chief Constable, Southport. LINCOLNSHIRE. 43.— Grantham ( Borough).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 22nd to 24th ult. — HENRY J. NEVILLE, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., com- plexion dark, hair brown, clean shaved; dress, dark jacket and breeches, buckskin inside both knees, brown leggings and cap. Represented himself as lessee and manager of a theatre at Fleet- wood, may be found in the company of theatricals. Assumes the name of the proprietor or lessee of whatever theatre he represents himself to be con- nected with. ( Supposed identical with Man, Case No. 20, 29th March, 1907.) Arrested. ( See Case No. 99.) Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Grantham. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 44.— Nottingham ( CityY— Yor obtaining 5s. by false pretences, 12 th ult.— FRANK BURTON, age about 24, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion pale, hair ( curly in front) dark brown, clean shaved, eyes ( large) brown; dress, dark grey jacket suit, light tie, lace boots, carried a small brown leather hand bag. He took lodgings, repre- sented that he was manager to a Musical Comedy Company, advertised as follows : " Wanted, ladies for chorus, musical comedy, experience un- necessary, write manager." On receipt of an appli- cation he forwarded a printed letter requesting a remittance of 5s. as a matter of good faith, which sum he promised to return with the first week's salary. Warrant issued. ^ Information to the Chief Constable, Notting- ham. SHROPSHIRE. 45.— Brigdnorth ( County).— For cruelty to a child, at Highley, Nth ult.— MARY EGGER- TON, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion pale, hair sandy, wearing large gold colour earrings; dress, red and grey plaid bodice, grey skirt, apron with large stripes, large black hat. She travels the country selling earthenware and enamelled goods. Accompanied by her husband, 2 women, and several children, with 2 large vans, 2 spring carts, and 6 brown horses, " J. Eggerton, Licensed Hawker, Leicester," on one van, " J. Eggerton, Broad Street, Derby, Licensed Hawker," on other and the 2 carts. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walters, Bridgnorth. STAFFORDSHIRE. 46.— Burs/ em ( County). — For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, and for lar- ceny ( lodgings) — ALEXANDER CRICHTON, alias FRASER, age 41, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), curly in front, eyes grey, tattooed rose, thistle, and sham- rock front of right forearm, sailor with flag, bust of female and " L. Mc " front of left forearm, snake entwined around palm tree back of left forearm; dress, dark brown suit ( trousers shiny at knees), square cut jacket, light plaid cap ( nearly new), dark blue muffler with light blue stripe. Had in his possession a dark blue handkerchief with white spots and a pair of light lace boots, cracked across toes. A moulder; supposed native of Larbert, Stirlingshire. Has been convicted at Church and Stockport. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hicklin, Burslem. 1 T H E POLICE GAZETTK. FRIDAY, APRIL 12 19(> 7 APPTI& HDTFDLOTFA SOUPHF continued)— 4cl.— Burtua- un- front ounty). — For obtaining a ^- plate camera, 3 double dark slide6, and 1 single dark slide, by Bellcliff, Manchester; 1 changing box, holding 18 plates with slide to fit box, and a camera, by Wat- son & Son, London; 3- 5 in. focus; Ross symmetrical lense; rectlinear lense, by Dallmyer; tripod, Sciop- ticon Co., with top and universal screw for levelling, by false pretences, at Uttoxeter, 22nd ult.— GEORGE RIVERS, age 60, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache grey ( inclined to sandy); dress, slate coloured over- coat, dark tweed suit, brown bowler hat, lace boots. He obtained the above by answering an advertisement in the " Photographic Journal." Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Moss, Burton- on- Trent. i8.— Wetinesttury ( Coo> y) — For steal- ing, 26th ult., a pony and bridle ( recovered)— SAMUEL WILLIAM WEBSTER, age 29, height 5 ft. 3£ in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes brown, top left forefinger missing, cut scar bridge of nose; dress, black jacket, new cord trousers, dark muffler and cap, new nailed boots. A bolt dresser; native of Darlaston. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Salt, Wednesbury. 49.— West Bromwich County).— For obtaining by false pretences, 3rd inst., 3 type- writing machines ( 1 " Underwood," No. 100529- 5; 1 " Smith Premier," No. 12287; 1 " Royal Bar- lock," No. 109772; 1 " The Williams," No. 16805) — C. CARTER, alias JONES and WOOL- RIDGE ( supposed false), age about 28, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light, moustache brown, eyes ( large) grey, of consumptive appearance, stoops slightly, of good address; dress, black frock coat with silk facings, silk hat, green mixture sac jacket, fancy cream colour vest with white inset, dark trousers, brown overcoat, red tie, dark grey cap, patent leather boots. He took lodgings, represented that he was an antique dealer, and traded as C. Carter & Co.; has bills with ad- dress 152 Beeches Road, West Bromwich, thereon, which he used in obtaining the above machines. Was accompanied by a man, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair, moustache, and eyes dark; dress, navy blue suit, silk hat or cap. Each carried a large brown portmanteau. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Whitehurst, We. it Bromwich. SUFFOLK ( East). 50.— Ipswich ( Borough\— For stealing 5s. and a postal order for 20s.— ARTHUR EYRE, alias WILSON, age about 20, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair, slight moustache, and eyes ( very prominent) dark; dress, grey check suit ( new), hard felt hat, lace boots. He called at a eating house and obtained a business card, he then called on a lady doctor and presented the card, requesting her to see his mother who was ill. While left for a few moments he stole the property from an adjoining room. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Ipswich. WESTMORELAND. 51 — Kendal { Borough).— For stealing, 23rd ult., a gold filled hunter watch, No. 12332523, plain front and back, silver chain, curb pattern, attached; and a bicycle, enamelled black, 2 patches in front cover, straight handle bar, cork grips, rubber pedals, new chain wheel, 1 crank 7 in. long, other 6i in. long, front rim brake, bag, corru- gated mudguards, bell— HARRY BURTON, alias ALLRIDGE, BROWN, NEWSHAM, and GLEDHILL, age 19, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, clean shaved; dress, dark grey jacket suit, jacket square cut and rather long, horse shoe pin with fox's head in centre, greenish cap, yellow button boots. A groom ; native of Heckmond- wike, Yorks. Has been an inmate of Mirfield Re- formatory, near Dewsbury. He takes lodgings at private houses and calls upon farmers and hotel proprietors, canvassing for insurance of live stock Information to the Chief Constable, Kendal. WILTSHIRE. 52.— Swindon ( Cmnty). — For attempted beastiality with a sheep at Burderop, 27th ult.— ALBERT JOHN WINCHCOMBE, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache inclined to sandy; dress, brown jacket, plaid trousers, brown cap, old heavy lace boots. A native of Chisledon, Wilts. Warrant issued. 53.— Swindon ( County^.— For stealing £ 14 from his lodgings, 1st inst.— HERBERT GEORGE JENNINGS, age 31, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair light, moustache inclined to ginger, red mark bridge of nose, is believed to be deaf; dress, dark blue serge jacket suit, green cap with dark stripes. A native of Rugby. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Swindon. 54.— Warminster ( County).— For stealing £ 3 from his lodgings— ALBERT CHURCH, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, one left toe missing, bust of woman tattooed left arm; dress, blue serge suit, bowler hat, light lace boots. A native of Tocken- ham, Wilts. Had with him a Singers' " Model de Luxe " bicycle, No. 153743, 26 in. frame, Dunlop tyres, enamelled black, plated rims, enamelled centres with green lines, Bristol bell, pump, and clips, saddle bag with spanners, which he hired at Westbury. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lane, Warminster.. WO ROES TERSHIRE. 55.— Stourport ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— ALBERT MILLER, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and small moustache sandy, high forehead, 2 large upper front teeth project slightly; dress, black serge jacket and vest, blue and black mixture trousers, grey cap, light tie, brown lace boots, wearing a silver watch and chain, silver medal and locket ( photograph of 2 girls inside) attached. Had with him a basket, 12 in. by 6 in. by 6 in. Represented that he was a booking clerk removed from Moseley to Stourport Railway Station. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walker, Stourport. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 56.— Huddersfield ( County)— For obtain- ing £ 20 by false pretences— FREDERICK ROSE, age 31, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion sallow, hair black, eyes brown, 3 cut scars right wrist and 1 on right thumb; dress, brown Bedford cord suit, black cap, black and white plaid neckerchief, heavy nailed boots. A navvy; native of Barking, Essex. May be found on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Birkhead, Huddersfield. 57.— York ( City). — For embezzlement — JOSEPH HARDACRE, age 35, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion sallow, hair, moustache, and eyes dark; dress, navy blue jacket suit, green mixture tie, grey mixture cap, brown boots. A glass blower. Had with him a " Bradbury" bicycle, nearly new. He was employed as a driller at the North Eastern Railway Company's wagon works, and acted as Secretary to a Benevolent Sick Club connected therewith. May be found in company of prostitutes. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, York. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. HEREFORDSHIRE. 58.— Ross ( County).— Sentenced, 5th inst., to 6 weeks imprisonment for stealing wearing ap- parel— CHARLOTTE DA VIES, alias ELLAMS, MELLOR, and TUCKER, age 42, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, scar over one eye and on one cheek; dress, pale blue jacket, light skirt, brown felt hat with large brim. A native of Silverdale, Staffs. She has been tramp- ing the country with a child and a man. Is believed to be wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Marston, Ross. OXFORDSHIRE. 59.— Oxford ( City).— Remanded till 13th inst., at Bullingdon, for larceny and false pretences — SYDNEY WILLIAM ALLEN, age 45, height 5 ft. 11^ in- j complexion sallow, hair, moustache, and beard ( pointed) dark brown ( turning grey), eyes grey; dress, dark suit, Alpine hat, carried a cherry wood walking stick. Has been in business as a jeweller, supposed at Tunbridge Wells. Talks a great deal of South Africa. Had in his posses- sion 2 antique bowls; a round ebony snuff box; small round chased metal box; ivory handled pocket knife, " W. H. Coldicutt" thereon; clip of South African bullets; black handled razor ( new), " 960" stamped thereon; bunch of 4 keys and tablet, on ring; 3 briar pipes; a pearl pin ( plain); and a quantity of old English prints, apparently torn from the book " Old England " ( supposed stolen). Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Oxford. SHROPSHIRE. 60. — Pontesbury ( County). — Remanded till 13th inst., for larceny— AARON JONES, age 45, heights ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turn- ing grey) and moustache brown; dress, dark coat and vest, old cord trousers, white muffler, cap, lace boots. Native of Shrewsbury. Has a pedlar's certificate in name of Aaron Jones, Abergele, Den- bigh, dated 25th September, 1906, signed by Owen Jones, Inspector, Anglesey.— THOMAS MORAN, alias T. WALSH, T. SMITH, T. KELLY, T. DOVAN, and PATRICK HINES, age 36, height 5 ft. 5f in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, " C. F." tattooed left fore- arm ( faint); dress, old woollen guernsey, dark trousers, blue cap ( new), pink muffler, strong lace boots. Native of Leeds. He travels the country hawking without a licence. Has been convicted at Lincoln, Ashby- de- la^ Zouch, Sheffield ( City), Shrewsbury, Liverpool, and Staleybridge. Information to Supt. Elcock, Pontesbury. WILTSHIRE. 61.— Warminster { County).— Sentenced, 7th inst., to 7 days imprisonment for begging — THOMAS JAMES VARLEY ( supposed false), age 23, height 5 ft. 8 in., oomplexion and hair dark, eyes brown, anchor right arm, yacht and 3 hearts, " Faith, Hope and Charity" left forearm; dress, dark jacket and vest, grey trousers, cap, dark muffler, red stripes, lace boots. A seaman; states he has been 5 yeajs in the Devon and Cornwall Industrial Training Ships; also that he has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment at West- minster for felony; a native of King's Cross, London. Information to Supt. Lane, Warminster. PROPERTY STOLEN. BERKSHIRE. 62.— Windsor ( Borough). — 31st ult., by housebreaking, a lady's small silver watch with wreath of flowers around dial, and " Kent, Maker, Staines," thereon; 3 silver band bracelets, chased; 1 lady's silver watch, plain white dial; 1 silver cased watch, chased back, gold face and figures; 1 do. albert, small pattern; 1 very fine do., with silver connections along same; 1 silver albert with 3 pieces of chain in centre, and single chain at either end; 1 do., heavier make, with tassel at end; 1 do. bracelet, snake pattern, chased; 1 small round gold brooch, chased; 1 gold bracelet, consist- ing of 7 chains, fastening into a clasp; 1 do. long brooch with ruby in centre, and 2 small pearls on either side; 1 pink pebble brooch, oval, set in gold; 1 long gold narrow brooch, horse shoe in centre; 2 round silver brooches, raised leaves or flowers; 1 do., chased, Greek cross inside; 1 oval do., chased; 1 rather large round gold locket, very old, glass with hair beneath in front, gold back; 1 pair long gold ear drops, chased; 1 pair coral ear drops, gold mounted; 1 pair oval sleeve links with link attachment; 1 gold ring with several small roses thereon. Information to the Chief Constable, Windsor. DENBIGHSHIRE. 63.— Denbigh ( County) — 30th nit., at Col- wyn Bay, a lady's red enamel keyless watch, set diamonds, No. 677 and 24498, brooch, set diamonds, attached; 1 do. 18 ct. gold half hunting watch, No. 179231, monogram, " M. R." on back, long gold guard attached; 1 do. gold watch, maker Benson, London, No. 174911, inside of case slightly discoloured; 1 do. Swiss, blue enamel circle on back, guard attached; 1 18 ct. gold heart locket; 1 gold necklet and pearl pendant; 1 gold curb bracelet; 1 do. chain bracelet, two rows; 1 pearl brooch ( about 30 pearls). Information to Supt. Jones, Denbigh. DERBYSHIRE- bl.— Renishaw ( County). — 5th inst., at Barlborough, a " Campion " safety bicycle, " Cam- pion Company's" transfer on head, free wheel, usual parts plated, 25 in. frame, flat handle bars, white grips ( right missing), black tips, Dunlop tyres, black enamelled, gold lines, rubber pedals, 2 rim brakes, rubber missing from one side front brake, Brooks' saddle, right spring broken, black enamelled lamp ( broken), cycle cape strapped to back of seat, tool bag containing wrench and oil can, in good condition. Information to Supt. Andrew, Renishaw. ESSEX. 65.— Grays ( Coutdy).— 29th ult., by house- breaking, a lady's silver watch, plain open face, chased back, maker " Allis, Wine Street, Bristol"; 1 lady's long gold chain, plain links, with gold FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1907. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 12 PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued)— oval locket, chased one side, plain the other, double ball tassel pendant, attached; 1 silver English lever watch, open face, back worn nearly smooth, with a small gold albert ( fetter and 3 links pattern), attached; 1 gun metal watch; 1 gold keeper ring, broad and chased; 1 do. dress ring, set with 5 rubies; 1 do. necklet, plain round links; 1 naval Good Conduct medal, silver, with " Charles Martin Jope" or " C. M. Jope " thereon; 2 silver spoons ( 1 with old English " P" on handle; the other flowered handle) ; 1 silver pencil case, round, 3 or 4 in. long, ' E. M. J." on outer case; 1 pair sleeve links, half of one link missing, gold cased; 1 fine pince nez chain, gold; 1 silk handkerchief, creamy- white, navy blue border, about in. wide, black spots in border; 1 pair of lady's black glazed kid boots, size 7, toecapped; about 12 3d. pieces ( 1 stained); 1 lion shilling, King Edward VII.; about 12 old copper coins, mostly half- pennies ( 2 dated about " 1600"; 1 diamond Jubilee half- crown, florin, shilling, sixpence, and threepenny piece. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. 66.— Thorpe ( County'). — 8th inst., at Little Clacton, a gold keyless half hunter watch, No. 989460, maker Benson, London, " W. H. R." en- graved on back, " Presented to W. H. R. by Green family in memory of Thomas Green," inscribed inside case. Information to Supt. Cowell, Thorpe- le- Soken. HAMPSHIRE. 67.— Bournemouth ( County).— lst inst, a gold keyless lever watch, open face, No. ( sup- posed) 24526, whit © dial, seconds hand, flat plate glass, small dent in back; 1 gold curb pattern chain, links about J in. long. Information to Supt. Hack, Bournemouth. 68.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— 28th ult., by housebreaking, a massive gold coil brooch, set sapphire and 2 diamonds, both uncut, Russian make; 1 heavy gold brooch, scroll pattern, set large diamond, 1 small diamond and 2 uncut rubies, Russian make; 1 dull gold spray brooch ( mistle- toe), 4 large pearls for berries, Danish make; 1 spray of mistletoe leaves, entirely encrusted with rose diamonds, " Xmas " in red enamel; 1 blue enamel brooch, gold cable and anchor, set 2 pearls; 1 brooch, set moonstones ( hearts), knot of blue enamel on top, 1 pearl in top; 1 blue enamel brooch, gold anchor and cable, pearl each side; 1 red do., leaf pattern, single pearl between each leaf; 1 gold brooch, 3 hearts raised in shape of shamrock, set with 24 pearls, 4 turquoise, " and 1 diamond; 1 gold bar brooch, half moon and star, set diamonds and sapphires alternately; 1 gold spray brooch, set diamonds, pearls, and rubies; 1 safety pin brooch, set red enamel heart and dia- mond bow; 1 gold medallion, bust of King Edward VII. and Queen Alexandra, surrounded with white enamel and pearls, inscription on back, " To Com- memorate the Coronation of Their Majesties King Edward and Queen Alexandra, 26th June, 1902 "; 1 gold brooch, representing a house, " Bessie from Fred" engraved on back; 1 round do., " T. T." crossed with " Bessie"; 1 red enamel knot brooch, diamond in centre; 1 safety pin brooch, " V" set with diamonds; 1 gold brooch, " Venezia " in pearls and turquoise; 1 gold horse shoe brooch ; 1 long pendant of blue mosaic; 1 gold heart locket, plain back; 1 gold medallion, King of Denmark; 1 glass pen- dant, set with gold, King one side, Queen the other; 1 black agate earring, set in gold, rose diamond in top; 1 pair large imitation turquoise earrings, set in gold, brilliant tops; 1 lady's silver open face watch, floral dial, initials " B. F." on back; 1 do. gold ring, " B" composed of pearls, raised on ring; 1 thin gold ring, set turquoise; 1 pierced gold ring, set garnet and pearl, " Bessie from Lad, September 14th, 1880," engraved inside; 1 gold ring, set red stone, " S " cut in stone; 1 do., set green stone; 1 gold signet ring, set white stone, star in centre; 1 plain gold do.; 1 brooch, 2 blue enamelled flags, Greece and Crete, crossed by gold anchor; 1 gold oval brooch, with 2 Danish flags; 1 brooch, Danish flag, enamelled, square safety pin, bar of brilliants; 1 small silver owl, ruby eyes; 2 small cut steel buckles; 2 paste buckles, set in silver ( 1 stone missing) ; 1 garnet pin, set in gold; 1 purse, containing ,£ 13 10s. 6d. Information to the Chief Constable, Portsmouth. HER TFORDSH/ RE. Sv.— St. Albans ( City).— 5th inst,, by bur- glary, a silver tea caddy, about 4 in. high, oblong, chased; 1 brass snuff box, oblong, quite plain and very old; 1 small silver salver, circular, standing on foot, beading round edge, crescent in centre, believed early Georgian period; 1 plain silver goblet, engraved " Winifred Joan Burton from F- R-, 1898 " thereon; 1 silver patch box, embossed, about size of a shilling; 1 silver spoon, " Sidney " in centre; 1 Indian silver elephant brooch, about in.; 1 silver brooch, Canadian snow shoes pat- tern; 1 Indian silver cream jug, embossed, snake pattern handles; 3 silver salts, with crest, " Pea- cock on Cap of Maintenance," thereon; 3 silver salt spoons, twisted stems; 1 silver sugar bowl, embossed, about 5 in. in diameter; 1 silver sugar spoon, filigree bowl; 2 silver pepper castors, stand ing on 3 feet, fluted pattern; 1 silver mustard pot, net work pattern, blue glass inside; 1 lady's silver watch, wreath round dial, chased back with long yellow chain, attached; 1 silver tobacco case, long yellow chain, attached; 1 silver tobacco case, oval, with crest, peacock and " H. D. B." initials as above; 1 postal order for 20s., No. ^ 500556. issued at hV St.. James's Str^ r. 30th March, 1907, payable to Enid Burton; 3 Kruger sovereigns; 1 half do.; 1 half- crown; 1 florin; 1 threepenny piece; and about £ 12— Suspicion is at- tached to A MAN, age 40 to 50, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in.; wearing dark clothes, carrying a plumber's carpet bag. Information to the Head Constable, St. Albans. OXFORDSHIRE. 70.— Henley- on- Thames ( County). — 5th inst., a " Royal Sunbeam " bicycle, No. 81331 ( new) 3- speed gear, 27 in. frame, 28 in. by 1J in. wheels, Dunlop tyres, raised handle bars, repair outfit screwed in each end of handle, oil bath gear case, Sunbeam patent transfer on head tube, back mudguard, and gear case, enamelled black, red lined, front rim brake and back pedal brake ( new), celluloid pump. Information to Supt. Porter, Henley- on- Thames. PERTHSHIRE. 71.— Perth ( City).— Between 3rd and 4th inst., by housebreaking, 9 watches ( 1 gold hunter, engraved; 1 lever, Nos. 1298888; 1 gold, 131925; 1 do., 148676; 1 do., 17700; 1 do., 10658; 1 do., 17576; 1 do. lever, 22112; 1 do., 11187); 25 ladies' ( 1 gold Swiss, No. 330; 1 do., 624; 1 gold, 36370; 1 do., 78716; 1 do., 311335; 1 do., 194301; 1 do., 15323; 1 do., 9340; 1 do., 12533; 1 do., 310880; 1 do., 59680; 1 do., 24081; 1 do., 117400; 1 do., 42311; 1 do., 4735; 1 do., 85609; 1 do., 60159; 1 do., 718031; 1 do., 717659; 1 do., 10165; 1 do., 3905; 1 do., 39067; 1 do., 390633; 1 do., 2832; 1 do., 119737), all new; 1 gold filled Waltham, No. 713414, gold curb chain attached; 1 gold centre seconds watch, No. 3422; 1 lady's gold Geneva watch, No. 3290; 1 do. lever, No. 3380; 1 do. Geneva, No. 18571; 1 do. ( all second hand); 3 single stone diamond rings; 30 ladies' rings, set diamonds, gipsy and claw setting; 30 do., rubies and sapphires; 145 do., sapphires and pearls; 14 gold alberts, dog link, fetter, and straight and graduated curb patterns; 16 gold guards, Prince of Wales', secret link, and West End patterns; 104 gold wedding, keeper and mourning rings; 20 gold bangles, some plain bands, set amethysts and pearls, some buckle pattern, set cairngorm and pearls, and some stiff curbs ; 44 do. brooches, set amethysts and cairngorm stones; 12 do. necklets, Prince of Wales, secret link, and West End patterns; 12 do. pendants, set amethysts, pearls, turquoise and topaz; 24 silver alberts, curb, dog, and fetter link patterns— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 53, height 5 ft. 4| in., stout build, hair and moustache reddish, has a nervous twitch in mouth when in conversation; dress, blue serge jacket and trousers, dark vest with light blue spots, black felt hat. Information to the Chief Constable, Perth. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 72. — Burslem ( County). — 30th ult., a bicycle, 24 in. frame, transfer on head, " Merlin Cycle Co., Coventry," and bird, slightly dropped handle bars, front rim brake, rat- trap pedals, Atlas tyres, plain plated rims, tool bag, plated oil lamp, Lucas bell, Lycett saddle, almost new. 4th inst., a " Humber" bicycle, Humber trans- fer on head, 26 in. frame, straight handle bars, 2 rim brakes, inverted lever brake on back wheel, front brake has " Anglo" thereon, rat- trap pedals with toe clips, Duplex chain stay, Reynolds' chain, Dunlop tyres, Brooks' B10 saddle, oil lamp, tool bag containing tools, black celuloid pump, enamel badly knocked off top bar, handle bars rusty, Lucas Burbury bell, No. 818. Information to Chief Supt. Hicklin, Burslem. SURREY. 73.— Godalming ( CountvX— 20th ult,. a gold hunter watch, No. 12914148, initials ' V. D. H." engraved on front case, hinge slightly broken, no glass. Information to Supt. Jennings, Godalming. SUSSEX ( East). 74.- 1/ ok field ( County).- lst inst., at Eridge Races, a silver watch and gold curb chain, gold sovereign purse, " Milford Haven, 1886," in- scribed thereon, attached; 1 silver watch, " Craig, Craig & Co., Glasgow," on face, gold chain, about 11 in. long, long links, spade guinea at- tached ; 1 keyless gun metal watch and double gold chain, spade guinea, small knife, whistle, and seal, attached. Information to Supt. Criddle, Uckfield. lb.— Hastings ( Borough). — 4th inst., a dark brown leather jewel case, 8 in. by 5 in.; 1 lady's gold watch, gold safety pin brooch with gold loop attached, " A. KG." on back of watch; 1 do. dress ring, set 5 turquoise ( 1 missing); 1 do., set red stone, pearls each side; 1 do. small do., set garnet; 1 do. plain moonstone ring, gold broken away one side of stone; 1 pearl horseshoe brooch; 2 gold brooches, supposed red and white stones; 1 do. Maltese brooch; 1 Indian gold bangle with 2 snakes' heads; 1 coral necklace; 1 pearl do. with paste bars, some of the pearls broken; 1 Indian silver necklace, 14 in. long, with silver flowers, and chain to join flowers; 1 head- dress pin with silver balls, 1 broken; 1 pair of pearl screw drop earrings. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 76.- Middlesbrough ( Borough). - 19th ult., by shopbreaking ( see Case No. 67, 29th ult.), a silver English lever watch, No. 506357, black chapters, size of case 18, maker " Max Cohen," or " Stone, Leeds"; 1 lady's silver Geneva, silver dial, No. 17651; 1 do., engraved cases, white dial, " No. 49246, Stock No. 9. L.," also " 1137 B" scratched inside case, maker " Mathey" on move- ment; 1 do., fancy, engraved cases, very small numerals, hands and glass missing-, fancy dial, out of repair; 1 silver lever watch, black numerals, hands and glass missing, white dial, cracked, out of repair, well worn, all second hand. 5th inst., a " Golden Sunbeam" bicycle, No. 55074, 26 in. frame, black enamelled, gold lined, slightly upturned handle bars, cork grips, with black tips, 26 in. wheels, plated rims and spokes, rubber pedals, Brooks' saddle, black mudguards and gear case, " Sunbeam" transfer thereon, slightly delved, Veder cyclometer registering about 4,300 miles, attached, front rim brake, back pedal- ling rim brake, Palmer tyres, black pump, tool bag, had a luggage label, " Northallerton to Middlesbrough," partly obliterated, attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Middles- brough . PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 77.— J Division.— A very dark bay mare, black points, aged, 14 hands in., short mane and tail, large scar, about 3 in. long, top of near hip, when purchased in December last was in poor condition; a chestnut gelding, about 3 years, 15 hands 2 in., white star on forehead, liear fore fetlock white, long mane ( appears to have been pulled), small rupture on stomach close to sheath, poor condition, has had sore shoulders, good action; a set of old brass- mounted harness, patent leather blinkers ( crest has been removed from centre), Liverpool bit, plain brasses, ornamented round outside, " Clinched patent" stamped on brass round forehead, patent collar, leather lined, brass hames chain and swivel at end of traces, patent leather saddle, lined blue, girth unfastens both sides, brown reins, double sewn, unfastens in centre; a set of nearly new brass- mounted harness, patent leather blinkers, Liverpool bit, plain brasses, " Prov. Pat. 8899" on brass round fore- head, patent saddle, lined leather, quilted with blue tufts half way up, girth unfastens both sides, kicking strap, brown reins, double sewn, unfastens in centre; an American trotting gig, painted red, lined black, very thin wheels, rubber tyres, black seat, patent leather on end of shafts, lamp socket on off side; an American buggy, painted black, lined red, rubber tyres, patent leather splash boards, " Robinson & Son " on brass caps, patent leather on end of shafts, lamp sockets both sides, 2 steps each side, 1 candle lamp, enamelled black, copper front, " Snell & Brown, Manufacturers, Birmingham," inside; 1 box cart, painted dark, rubber tyres, brass rails and plugs, brass whip socket, lamp sockets, plain wheel caps, seat inside, name on cart " Smith, Hounslow, Middlesex," partially obliterated, in good condition. Found in possession of TWO MEN, in custody for horse stealing and receiving, supposed to have been stolen. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1907. PROPERTY RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DI STRI CI 78. — A Division. — I gold face button basket, pleat pattern; 1 ring, single stone diamond, claw setting; 4 gold pins ( 1 set emerald surrounded with diamonds, convertible into stud; 1 wish bone shape, set diamonds, 2 missing; 1 shape of Edel- weiss petals, composed of white enamel, centre silver gilt; 1 shape of anchor, set diamonds, silver setting); 1 pair black enamel solitaires, pearls in centr^; 2 do. studs; 1 mother- o'- pearl stud, shape of button with gold threads through. ( See Cases No. 51, 8th ult., and 3, 15th ult.) ANIMALS, & cSTOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 79.—,/ Division.— 31st ult., a dark chestnut gelding, 14 hands, 9 years, hog mane, long tail, white blaze down forehead, 2 white patches on hind fetlocks, small sore inside fore fetlock; a set of brass mounted harness, " C. P." on mounts; and a Governess car, painted green, newly varnished, rubber tyres, green cushions, " C. Plaister, 61 Boleyn Road, Kingsland," on piece of tin on off side shaft. & 0.— If Division.— lst inst., a bay horse pony, 12£ hands, 4 years, ragged mane and tail, broad head, short thick neck, 4 black points, small white patch in centre of back, holds head forward when trotting, in good condition, valuable; a small square Stratford cart, painted black, picked out green lines, rails round top, " Potter, Strat- ford " on wheel caps; 1 new rubber tyre, 1 much worn, small piece of splashboard broken and re- paired; 1 set black leather brass mounted pony harness, 2 brass rosettes on blinkers; 2 green covered hair cushions; 1 small India rubber mat; and 1 pair of brass mounted carriage lamps ( oval glass cracked). Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND ESSEX. 81 .— Southend ( County). — 30th ult., in the general waiting room of the London, Tilbury, and Southend Railway Station, the body of A FEMALE CHILD, fully developed, wrapped in a piece of old bath towel, thin red border one end, tied with white tape about 1 in. wide, wrapped in brown paper tied with string. Information to Supt. Fryke, Southend- on- Sea. APPREHENSIONS. 82.— Metropolitan Poiioe District, Convict Supervision Office.— Supervisee JOHN SHEA, Office No. 350- 97, Tabular Form lst ult., and remanded till 16th inst., at Marylebone Police Court, as a refractory pauper and for assault. 83.— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office— Licence- holder SARAH DAVIS, Office No. 2466- 00, Case No. 1, 16th November, 1906, and current List of Re- convictions. 84 — Metropolitan Police District, A Division.— MAN, Case No. 3, 15th ult., and gave the name of PATRICK JAMES CREE- HAN. Gloucestershire, Bristol ( City) — GEORGE THOMAS TILTON, Office No. 3513- 99, Case No. 20, 22nd ult., at Swansea. 86.— Gloucestershire, Bristol ( City) — GEORGE BENJAMIN BATES, Case No. 22, 5th inst. & 1— Hampshire, Gosport ( County). — MAN, Case No. 24, 5th inst., and property re- covered. 88.— Hampshire , Southampton ( Borough)— GEORGE STEVENSON, Office No. S 44812, and GEORGE BALDWIN, Office No. S 59969, Case No. 39, 5th inst. 89- Rutlandshire, Oakham ( County) — ALFRED S. WRIGHT, Case No. 36, 29th ult. 90- Suffolk ( East), Ipswich ( Borough).— SIDNEY COX, Case No. 39, 8th ult 91- S « ssex ( East), Hastings ( Borough).— YOUTH, Case No. 36, 5th inst., and bicycle recovered. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 92.— 5 Division.— For obtaining charitable contributions by fraud— CONSTANCE CAVEN- DISH CHAPMAN, age 30, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fresh, full face, hair and eyes dark, well educated; dress, dark costume and straw hat, trimmed black feather. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. STAFFORDSHIRE. 93.— Hanley ( Borough).— For stealing. 10th inst., a mare ( recovered)— SAMUEL DUDLEY, age 38, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair black, moustache dark, sore eyes; dress, blue jersey, dark vest and cap, cord trousers, blucher boots. Appearance of a canal boatman; stated he was a native of Willenhall. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hanley. PROPERTY STOLEN. HER TFORDSHIRE . 94.— Watford ( County).— Between 9th and 10th inst., cwt. of copper wire, 3- 16 in. thick; 1 14 lb. coil of brass do.; 2 bands of brass, 1J by £ in. holes drilled therein, weight about 17 lbs.; and a white silk handkerchief with black border, " G. H.' in yellow silk in one corner. 9th inst., 2 French tablecloths, red border; 1 lady's grey tweed costume; 1 pair lady's kid gloves ( brown), size 6; 1 doz. hem- stitched handkerchiefs — Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN ( lst, age about 25, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in.; dress, dark jacket, light colour tight- fitting trousers, light cap. 2nd, age 30, height 5 ft. 3 in.; dress, grey clothes and cap), carrying a sack which contained the stolen property. May be found selling wire puzzles. Information to Supt. Wood, Watford. 95.— Watford ( County).— 4th inst, at Upper Highway, Abbots Langley, 1 lady's pearl ring ( 22 pearls); 1 do. garnet ring, set 2 turquoise; 1 gold brooch, dove and forgeLme- not; 1 mosaic do.; 1 oxydised do.; 1 silver do.; 1 lady's gun- metal watch, bow brooch; 1 do. silver chain brace- let, silver ball; 1 silver bangle, coins and charms attached; 1 coin marked " S. J. D.," and 1 marked " E. R." and " J. R. W."; 1 do. silver watch chain; 6 silver Apostle spoons; 6 do. tea spoons marked " S. A. T.," and 1 pair sugar tongs; 5 new pocket handkerchiefs, marked " J. R."; 6 silver teaspoons and 1 pair do. tongs; 6 do. Apostle spoons; 2 do. salt cellars and 2 spoons; 2 do. jam spoons; 1 do. screw top off sugar sifter; 2 gold studs; 1 silver sugar dredger. Information to Supt. Wood, Watford. NOR THA MPTONSHIRE. 96.— Towcester ( County).— 7th inst., at Blakesley, 1 Newmarket pattern overcoat, dark grey rough cloth, double breasted, very long; 1 pair brown jack boots, nearly new; 1 safety razor in case, and 4 blades. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Tow- cester. 97 — Metropolitan Police District, S Division.— FRED PONCIA, Case No. 4, 9th November, 1906. 98.— Glamorganshire, Cardiff ( City).— Supervisee CYPRUS GILES, Office No. 731- 02, Case No. 13, 4th January, 1907, and Tabular Form, lst February, 1907, and sentenced at Oxfordshire Quarter Sessions, on 9th inst., to 18 months hard labour for housebreaking. 99.— Lincolnshire, Grantham ( Borough).— HENRY J. NEVILLE, Case No. 43, current issue, at Aldershot. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. APPREHENSIONS. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending April 4th, 1907, 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. E. 109- 07 1 BERRY, WILLIAM 14 days h. l. 30th Mar., Stokesley P. Ct. Refractory pauper DANIEL BURNS Y. 513— 06 CLAY, HENRY W. 14 days in default 4th Apr., Marlborough St. Illegal pawning Same Name P. C. Lock. C. I. D., Y; also P. C. Dyer, P. Ct. C. I. D., D. E. 825— 00 COURTNEY, WILLIAM 12 months h. l. 28th Mar., Marlborough St. P. of C. Act. GEORGE FRANKS P. S. Yeo, C. I. D., C. O. ; also P. C. Dyer, P. Ct. C. I. D., D. T. 2466— 00 DAVIS, SARAH 12 months h. l. 5th Apr., Gravesend Qr. Larceny ( lodger) ic SARAH SMITH Sess. larceny ( railway van) D, E. 486— 02 GORDON, GEORGE 14 days h. l. in default 1st Apr., Marylebone P. Ct. Larceny ( goods ex- WILLIAM MORRIS P. C. Kinken, HOOD ; also P. C. Eve- posed) leigb, C. I. D., D. H. 2184— 02 HENSON, JOHN 12 months h. l. 3rd Apr., West Ham P. Ct. P. of C. Act JOSEPH TURNER P. C. Manning, 414K ; also P. S. Glance- field, 19 C. O. L. 2064— 98 HIGGINS, JAMES 2 years h. l. 4th Apr., Leeds City Sess. Attempted larceny WILLIAM HARPER ( person) G. 1053— OC JOHNSON, JAMES 12 months h. l. lst Apr., Marlborough St. P. of C. Act. JAMES PROPERTON P. S. Buxton C. I. D., D ; also P. C P. Ct. Turner, 13FR. D, G, L. 174— 9$ JUDGE, SAMUEL 1 month h. l. 3rd Apr., Marlborough St. Drunk, Jtc. Same Name P. C. Lewis, 348C. L. 1836- 01 STAINTON, RICHARD 1 year h. l. 2nd Apr., Clerkenwell P. Ct Suspected person RICHARD GUERIN P. S. Lock, 33G ; also P. C. Pook, 382X. LONDOHi PBINTKD FOB HIS MUKSTY'S STATIOBEBY Orriaa BY J. J. Kaunas & Co., LTD., 33, S « * Batons Srassr, B. C.; 33, KINS WILLIAM SrassT, U. O.; AND MiH< atMu WOBKS, S. B. 69986