m r.'.^ T J PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1907. VOL. XXIV., No. 2484. XJ * H? X 3ST 1. 2. 3. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases wlixre a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for th. e payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. 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This may often prove a ready means of recognition, and Judges have recently complained of the absence of such particulars in dealing with previous convictions. APPREHENSIONS SO UGH 1 METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— G Division.— For stealing iron and brass ware— HARRY MOORE, age 38, height 5 ft 3 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown; dress, dark jacket suit, white muffler, P. & O. cap, lace boots. A native of Manchester. Warrant issued. 2.— S Division.— For stealing clothing from their lodgings— ANDREAS GEORGE PORTER, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( short) light, clean shaved, eyes grey, scar back of head; dress, old blue serge suit, grey cap, lace boots. Fond of talking of Canada. A bricklayer; native of Wood Green.— ELIZA PORTER, nee HOWARD, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair and eyes dark, nose inclined to right, bad teeth; dress, long blue cloak, brown or fawn colour skirt, white silk blouse, brown straw hat, trimmed chiffon. A native of Bishop's Stortford. Accompanied by 2 boys ( twins), age 4; wearing sailor suits, man- of- war hats. Warrant issued. 3.— IW Division.— For embezzling 3s. 8d. — PERCY WEAVERS, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, thin face, hair and moustache dark, eyes brown, addicted to drink; dress, blue serge suit, green cap, brown boots. A baker's roundsman; native of Sudbury. Warrant issued. 4.— W Division.— For obtaining two horses by worthless cheques — THOMAS A. SYRES, age 46, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache brown, one leg missing, usually walks with crutch and stick: dress, dark jacket suit, green cap. A fishmonger and low horse dealer. Supposed a native of Walworth. May be found at horse fairs, & c., in the provinces. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BRECONSHIRE. 5.— Brynmawr ( County).— For obtaining credit by false pretences, between 17th and 21st ult.— — TAYLOR ( supposed false), age about 50, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion very red, hair and whiskers greyish red, wears glasses; dress, black frock coat and vest, shabby, baggy trousers, rubber cuffs, black bowler hat, brown shoes, carried a brown sample bag or case. He repre- sented! that he was an agent for a firm of pub- lishers, Manchester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hand, Brynmawr. CUMBERLAND. 6.— Penrith ( County).— For stealing title deeds, between lst Februarv and 21st September, 1906— SAMUEL ARCHIBALD, alias ARCHI- BALD WILSON and JOHNSTONE, age about 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., corpulent but active, hair and moustache dark, eyes dark brown, nose red and rather thick at end, strong eyebrows, wears glasses. A solicitor's clerk. During the last few months he has had a confectioner's shop in Nottingham, which business his wife managed while he was employed as a chef. Absconded 7th ult. He has obtained money from solicitors and money lenders, and as all the title deeds havel not yet been disposed of, he may attempt to obtain money on those he still possesses. ( See Case No. 16, 2nd November, 1906.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ross, Penrith. DERBYSHIRE. 7.— Chesterfield ( Borough). — For ob- taining, by) false pretences, 28th ult., a dark brown horse, rising, 3 years, 15£ hands, half- legged, white mark down face, from forehead to nose, 2 hind and 1 fore feet white, slight sand crack off forefoot, off hind thigh chafed, turns fore foot inwards, docked, flat shod front, and heels on hind shoes; a grey mare, rising 4 years, 15| hands, half- legged, near hind hock slightly swollen, off hind foot white, small scar outside near hind leg below hock, docked— A MAN, who gave the name of E. WARD, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stiff build, complexion ruddy, hair dark; dress, dark brown suit, black hard hat, wearing a gold curb ring. Accompanied' by a Man, age about 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair light to sandy; dress, greenish suit, cap. He opened an account at the United and Counties Bank, Ltd., Sheffield, 27th ult., in the name of Joseph Lee, by depositing £ 5, and ob- tained a cheque book numbered from B 125281 to B 125311, and) on 28th ult., attended Chesterfield Fair, where he bought the above horses, paying for them with cheques signed E. Ward from this book Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Chester- field. DUMFRIESSHIRE. S.— Dumfries ( County).— FOT fraud, by worthless cheque, 26th ult.— A. H. ROSS, age about 27, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, brown jacket suit, thin grey overcoat, black billycock hat or grey cap, lace boots. Is said to attend dog coursings, steeplechases, & c. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, County Police, Dumfries. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 408, 1907. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continwd)- FORFA RSHIR E. 9.— Dundee ( City\— For stealing goods by trick, between 11th and 27th ult.— A. MUNROE, alias GEORGE CAMPBELL, age 40 to 50, height 6 ft. 1 or 2 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache black: well dressed. A horse dealer; native of Gosforth. He and a woman, May Humble ( in custody), obtained goods on a month's credit and decamped without paying for same. He is also wanted for stealing horses, harness, and a Governess car; was formerly a butcher, and1 is well known among low horse dealers. May be found at fairs, sale yards, & c. He buys horses, hires stables, and advertises in local papers, gives guarantees with horses on trial, which are found to be worthless and returned to him, then refuses to refund the purchase money. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Dundee. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 10 — Cardiff ( City).— For obtaining money by a forged advance note— THOMAS CLARKE, a? e 31, height 5 ft. 3f in., rather stout build, com- plexion fair, hair light, moustache light brown, eyes blue, horseshoe, whip and " Good Luck" right forearm, cut scar right eyebrow, two small boil scars centre back of neck; dress, black morning coat and vest, light trousers, bowler hat. A carpenter; native of Cardiff. May seek employ- ment as a ship's cook Warrant issued 11.— Cardiff ( City).— Tor stealing a shawl — KATE WILKIE, age 24, height 5 ft. 5 in, stout build, complexion fair, large round face, long thin nose, hair light brown; dress, light three- quarter length coat, white bodice, black skirt, brown motor hat with large buckle in front. A prostitute; native of Barry. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Cardiff 12.— Neath ( Borouqh).- Yor embezzlement — E. A. ALLEN, age about 27, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion very fair, clean shaved, peculiar gait; wearing knickers andi stockings. A wine and spirit merchant's traveller; native of Cardiff. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Neath. 13.— Swansea ( Borough).— For failing to report— Licence- holder JOHN DAVIS, alias SUMMERS, HERSON, and DAVIES, Office No. 3502- 98, age 46, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) light brown, eyes light blue, scar over right eye, 4th left finger con- tracted. A tailor; native of Dublin. Sentenced at Central Criminal Court, 19th October, 1903, to 5 years penal servitude for possessing counter- feit coin. Licensed 27th July, 1907. Q U d 26. To be dealt with where found. Information to Chief Constable Colquhoun, Swansea. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 14.- Cheltenham ( County). For stealing a " King Edward" bicycle, 28 in. diamond frame, roller chain, Doughty process tyre front wheel, Welsh patent do. back wheel, green handle grips, mudguards, one Bowden brake left handle, Brooks' spring saddle, front spring broken, very old lamp, new yellow leather strap on tool bag— GRAN- VILLE HARRIS, alias GEORGE ATKINS and BROWN, age 23, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, long curl each side of fore- head, clean shaved, eyes grey, long face, Roman nose; dress, navy blue serge coat and trousers, grey vest, dark muffler ( blue spots), light cap, black cycling shoes, two buckles on each side. A boot- maker; native of Kingswood, Bristol He came to Cheltenham 25th ult. and stayed at a common lodging- house, next day he met a friend with whom he served in the 4th Battalion Gloucester Regiment, Absconded 28th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. 15.— Northleach ' • • ouMy).— For stealing. 17th ult., a safety bicycle, 26 in. frame, handle bars nearly straight, pneumatic front tyre, cushion back tyre, free wheel, rubber pedals, cellu- loid mudguards, fastened with straps, front rim brake, oil lamp attached— EDWARD BOOTH, age 23, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes dark brown, addicted to drink; dress dark coat and vest, cord trousers, dark cap. A native of Dowdeswell, near Cheltenham. Warrant issued. 16.— Northieach ( County).— For stealing ( bailee), 21st ult, at Aldsworth, a lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 1018; and a hunter watch double case HOWARD ( supposed false), age about 27, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh hair and moustache light; dress, brown suit navy blue cap, heavy boots, carried a bag con- taining watch repairing tools and white apron He represented that he was employed by a jeweller; and that he resided at Cirencester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Northleaoh. 17 — Bristol [ City).— For sending an in- decent postcard— Expiree ALBERT JOHN CAROLAN, Office No. 812- 99, Case No. 103, 8th March, 1907, age 43 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, whiskers ( turning grey and pointed at end) aandy, moustache auburn, eyes hazel, wears spectacles; dress, long dark overcoat, dark trousers and cap, carries an umbrella. Was sentenced at Bristol Police Court, 18th October, 1905, to 6 months hard labour for wilful damage to shop blinds, and cushions at a railway station. Warrant issued'. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 18 — Bristol ( City).— For stealing £ 1 \ 10th inst.— WILLIAM SEAGER, age 23, height 6 ft. in., high shoulders, powerful build, complexion fair, hair brown, small moustache, large hands and feet, one toe missing each foot, slouching gait, holds his head downwards; dress, dark coat and vest, trousers of rather darker material, brown worsted guernsey, red1 and blue flowered muffler, light grey cap, heavy nailed boots, wearing a brass albert ( snake pattern), and a lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 8470, had with him a blue serge cap and a light muffler. A labourer; native of Bath. He was in- valided from the Somersetshire Light Infantry at Devonport about two years ago. May be found at common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 19.— Bristol ( City).— For larceny, lst inst. WILLIAM HENRY SARGENT, age 37, height ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark, eyes dark blue; dress, blue serge coat and vest, black and white plaid trousers, plaid muffler, grev mixture cap, lace boots. A shoemaker. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 20.— Bristol ( City).— For embezzling £ 22— WILLIAM HENRY FURZE, aged 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., good build, complexion florid, round features, hair ( bald on top) brown ( nearly grey), moustache light, eyes blue, of smart appearance; dress, blue serge suit, dark brown suit with large red' squares or fine black and white check suit, fawn colour rainproof overcoat, a tab with " Higgins and Sons, Ltd., 60, Park Street, Bristol," thereon, believed sewn on the inside breast pocket of each; also had in his possession a large brown Gladstone bag, some under- linen, black bowler hat and grey cap, was wearing a leather watch guard and oxidised watch. He was employed as a provision merchant's traveller. Absconded 12th inst. Warrant issued. 21 — Bristol ( City). — For stealing £ 22— HENRY CHARLES CLIFFORD, age 37, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, hair ( thin on top) dark brown, slight moustache dark; dress, blue serge suit, greenish cap, blue and white tie, lace boots. shaved, of smart appearance; dress, grey tweed suit and cap, brown boots. A tramping groom. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Turner, County Police Office, St. Albans. 26.— St. ntbans City).- For stealing £ 5 17s., 9th inst.— FREDERICK FIELD, alias HART, age 25, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes brown, scar inside left hand; dress, dark mixture jacket and1 vest, moleskin trousers, black neckerchief and cap; had with him a dark rainproof overcoat with stripes. A labourer; native of Tyttenhanger; Herts. He was formerly employed as a hay carter to and from London. Is a Reservist of the 2nd Bedfordshire Regiment. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, St Albans. A pawnbroker's manager May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 22.— Bournemouth ( County)— For larceny 25th ult.— A MAN, age" 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stiff build, complexion fresh, hair and mous- tache light; dress, pepper and salt colour tweed overcoat, Raglan pattern, cap to match, dark trousers, buckskin shoes, red soles. Supposed an Italian. Information to Supt. Hack, Bournemouth. 23.— Lyndhurst ( County). — For stealing, between 5th and 7th inst., a quantity of wearing apparel from a barge— ALBERT JOSEPH MABEY, alias MAYBEY, Office No. 678- 05, age 36, height 5 ft. 3£ in., complexion fresh, hair ( partly bald) brown, eyes grey, scar on forehead and right side of neck, anchor and shield right forearm; wearing blue clothes and peak cap. A mariner; native of Hampshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wakeford, Lyndhurst. 24.— Woolston ( County\ — For stealing ( bailee), 25th ult., a bicycle ( recovered)— THOMAS DODGHSON, age 21, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, slight mous- tache dark, eyes blue; dress, dark suit, light cap. A native of Ashfield, near Lancaster. Is a de- serter from the Royal Army Medical Corps. Warrant issued. Information to. Supt. Davis, Woolston. HERTFORDSHIRE. 25 — St. Albans ( County).— For stealing £ 3— JAMES SMITH, age about 26, height 5 ft. 1 § in., complexion fair, small features, clean KENT. 27,— Ashford ( County).— For stealing 12th inst., at Lydd Camp, a dark flannel suit; 2 razors, " Finnigan " on each ; 2 collars, " V. J. S." on each; 1 striped cotton shirt, " V. J. S." thereon; 1 pair brown boots; 3 studs with gold wire on heads; 70 penny stamps; and about £ 2 10s. — THOMAS ALLAN, age 22, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eves grey; dress, dark grey flannel suit. A native of Limerick. Is a private of the Royal Garrison Artillery. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bailey, Ashford. 28 — Hartford (<" U/ tt. y . — For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— EDWARD MORVIN, age about 43, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, moustache dark brown, very small feet; dress, short dark striped jacket, blue striped collar and front, green tie, light cap, lace boots. Warrant issued. 2 Dart ford ( County).— For larceny ( lodgings)— GEORGE AUSTIN, age 40 to 45, height about 6 ft., complexion florid, hair light brown, moustache ( slight) brown; wearing dark grey mixture trousers, sleeve vest, grey cap, some- times wears a grey jacket. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Kemp, Dartford. 30.— Margate ( Borough.).— For stealing, 26th August last, a dark tweed jacket suit, square cut jacket with thin red stripes — WILLIAM WADE, age 31, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion sallow, hair ( brushed up on forehead) very dark, eyes dark, addicted to drink; may be wearing the stolen suit. A comedian and dancer; native of Walworth. He is a member of the Royal Ante- deluvian Order of Buffaloes, Grand Surrey Banner and frequently calls at Lodges for assistance. May be found! with coon troupes at seaside towns. His letters are usually addressed " Till called for" at the G. P. O. in the town in which he is employed. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Margate. 31. — Twnbritfge wells ( Borough).— For larceny— ERNEST MERCER, age 18, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion and hair dark, eyes rather weak, sword tattooed one forearm; dress, blue jacket, grey trousers, cap, boots. A porter; native of Langton, Kent. A Sussex Artillery Militiaman. Warrant issued. 32.— Tunbrldge Wells ( Borough).— For stealing, 17th ult., a hand cart, brown body, newly painted, low wheels, 2 handles, about 18 in. long, very high springs, iron band round tqp of body, oak frame, mahogany sides, " Hubble" shows faintly through the paint on sides— HARRY THOMAS SMITH, alias PALMER, age 42, height 5 ft. 2 in., oomplexion ruddy, moustache light, large eyes; dress, dark morning coat, dark mixture vest and trousers, dark brown soft felt hat. Hawks picture postcards, almanacs, & c. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Tunbridge Wells. LANARKSHIRE. 33.— Glasgow ( City).— Escaped from cus- tody, 10th inst.— JAMES WRIGHT, age 24, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue; well dressed. He travels the country with shows and boxing booths. Had been sentenced to 60 days' imprisonment for lar ceny, and escaped from the prison van. Pre- viously sentenced to 6 months' imprisonment for assault on a Constable.— DANIEL CALLIGAN, S. C. R. 380- 07, age 18, height 5 ft. 2£ in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar left side of mouth, 2 large scars centre of back, scar above left knee, below left ankle and above right. May seek employment as a labourer. Previously convicted of assault and robbery. He had been committed to prison pending further inquiry on a charge of assault with intent to rob, and escaped from the prison van. Warrants issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Glasgow. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1907. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. NORFOLK. 31.— Norwich ( Gity^.— For burglary, 13th inst.— Expiree ARTHUR YAXLEY, a lias JAMES WILSON, Office No. 2550- 99, age 38, height 5 ft. 7 in, complexion sallow, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes ( sunken) grey, high cheek bones, scar back of head, mole back of neck, and hairy mole left cheek; dress, dark overcoat, dark jacket and vest, dirty drab trousers, mixed cloth cap, blue wrapper with white spots. Had about £ 10 in silver in his possession, part proceeds of the burglary. Has been previously convicted at Hull, King's Lynn, and Norwich. Information to the Chief Constable, Norwich. LANCASHIRE. £ 20 REWARD 35.— Liverpool ( City).— For conspiracy— SAMUEL ISENSTEIN, alias EISENSTEIN and ENSTONE, a Jew, age 50 to 55, height 5 ft. 8 in, complexion dark, swarthy, rather long " lix- j/' rmoi RADNORSHIRE. 36.— Penybont ( County). — For stealing, between 12th and 31st August last at Llan- drindod, Wells, 2 Japanese ivory carvings ( re- covered)— HERBERT HENRY THOMAS, age about 22, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in, complexion fair, face, full beard and moustache turning grey, rather full eyes, stoops slightly; usually wears dark clothes, long coat, cap, sometimes a. silk hat. He has kept an emigrant boarding- house, is said to be travelling the country as a pedlar, may be found at seaport towns. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable. Liverpool, by whom the above reward, or such part of it as may seem fitting, will be paid for such information as will leadl to the arrest of Isenstein, provided such information is received on or before 31st December, 1907. hair and eyes dark, of smart appearance; dress, dark grey jacket and trousers, fancy fawn colour vest. A grocer; native of Newport, Mon. Fond of horse racing and may be found in company of bookmakers. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Penybont. MONMOU THSHIRE. 37.— Newport ( Borough).— For embezzling £ 100, 28th ult.— CHRISTOPHER SIDNEY MATHER, alias GORDON and HAYES, age 24, height 5 ft. 10 in, slight build, complexion fresh, thin features, hair brown, eyes grey, may be clean, shaved, cut scar right side of forehead and centre of upper lip; dress, blue lounge coat, white fancy vest, blue trousers, light grey tie, gold safety pin, straw hat with brown band, brown boots, had with him a fawn colour mackintosh and tweed cap. He was employed by a firm of clothiers; native of Hull. May be accompanied by a woman who was employed as a photographer's canvasser. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Newport. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)- LANCASHIRE. 38— Kirkham ( County).— For embezzling £ 743 Os. 8d, monies of the Fleetwood Co- operative Society— JAMES THURMAN, age 40, height 5 ft. 8 in, complexion fair, hair and moustache light red, eyes light blue; dresses well, sometimes wears knickers, bowler hat or cap, and usually brown boots. He was seen in London on 12th ult, and then stated he was on his way to Ostend. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ormerod, Kirkham. 39 - Liverpool ( City).— Tor stealing £ 2 by trick, 28th ult.— FRED WALTERS, alias FRED- ERICK WILLIAM BRITNELL, & c. ( Identical with Fred Walters, see Case No. 36, 4th inst.) 40.— Liverpool ( City).— For neglecting to notify his change of residence— Licence- holder JOSEPH JENNINGS, Office No. 1394- 01, age 33, height 5 ft. 3t in, • complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, scar on left side of forehead, left cheek and nose, " W. C," clasped hands, anchor and star tattooed front of right forearm, " W. G," clasped hands, and heart on right wrist, cross, heart, anchor, " E. W." and faint mark on left forearm, scar on left thumb, blue dot between left thumb and forefinger, burn scar on left forearm, " J. J. N. M." on breast. A fireman; native of Liver- pool. Sentenced to 5 years penal servitude at Liverpool Assizes, 26th October, 1903, for felonious wounding. Released on licence 3rd ult. d 603. To be dealt with where found. Information to the Head Constable, Criminal Investigation Department, Liverpool. LEICES TERSHIRE. 41.— Lutterworth ( County).— For obtain- ing 6 bullocks by false pretences, 8th inst.— HARRY CARVELL, age 28, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in, slight build, complexion pale, hair dark brown, moustache ( slight) dark, eyes brown; dress, dark pepper and salt colour mixture jacket suit A clerk and sign writer; native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Childs, Lutterworth. 42.- Market Harborough ( County).— For larceny ( bailee)— A MAN, giving the name of MAJOR H. H. BUTLER, supposed alias 0. H. FULTON, age about 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in, moustache dark grey, waxed at ends, military appearance; dress, grey suit, straw hat. Accom- panied by a Woman, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in, slight build, complexion very fair, hair auburn. These persons are wanted in a number of places for obtaining money by fraud in the following manner:— They took lodgings at a small village near this town, and arranged with a tobacconist to receive letters for them, then answered adver- tisements in the London Morning Post for cook or housemaid, the application being made in the name of Catherine Morgan, and testimonials given Morgan in name of Mrs. Butler. When terms were arranged, Mrs. Butler wrote representing that Morgan was short of money, and asked for railway fare, generally from £ 1 to £ 1 10s, to enable him to get to the place. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chfef Constable, Market Harborough. LINCOLNSHIRE. VS.— Grimsby ( Borough).— For ' failing to report— Licence- holder WAITE LIGHT, alias JOHNSON, Office No. 2436- 02, age 29, height 5 ft. 4| in, complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, 3 small scars on forehead, 1 on left jaw and right cheek, tombstone, cross with ribbon, and " IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY MOTHER " right forearm. A glassblower; native of Leeds. Sen- tenced at Leeds Assizes, 14th March, 1903, to 5 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licensed 12th January, 1907. d 101. To be dealt with where found. Information to Chief Constable Stirling, Grimsby. MONTGOMER YSHIRE. 44.— Newtown ( County).— For obtaining, by fraud, 7th inst, a bicycle, " Globe" make, No. 36091, sloping top bar to frame, inverted lever brakes, enamelled black with red lines, 24 in. frame, rat trap pedals, mudguards, 26 in. wheels, slightly dropped handlebars, " North Road" pat- tern, black lamp REID, age about 24, height 5 ft. 7 in, complexion and moustache dark; dress, blue suit and cap, lace boots, wearing several rings. Stated1 he was a jeweller and had a busi- ness at Shrewsbury. Warrant issued'. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Newtown. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1907. sions, 13th April, 1905, to 3 years penal servitude for malicious wounded. Licensed 15th July, 1907. f 136. Information to Captain Schreiber, Chief Con- stable, Ipswich. SUFFOLK ( West). 52. — Bury Si. Edmunds ( County\— For stealing, 15th inst., a lady's " New Hudson Poplar" bicycle, No. 9660 or 8001, 24 in. frame, black enamelled, 28 in. wheels, plated rims, lined black in centre, Dunlop tandem tyres, upturned handle bars, black grips,- rubber pedals, 2 brakes, carrier on back, lamp and bell attached, " New Hudson" transfer on head, " T. H. Nice & Co." transfer on down tube— A MAN, age about 20, height 5 ft, 5 or 6 in., compleixion pale, hair brown; dress, blue sergeisuit, white muffler, blue can. heavy boots. nn Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Bury St. Edmunds. SURREY. 53.— Chertsey ( County). — For obtaining 3s. by false pretences, at Weybridge, 25th ult.— W. B. PERKS, alias J. W. GIBBS, J. W. EVANS, and J. \ V. STEVENS, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 in. complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark, eyes brown, of good address; dress, dark suit, hard bowler hat. A canvasser. He calls on local auctioneers and house agents, obtains a pro- perty guide, then calls upon tradesmen, produces the book, states he is an agent and canvassing for advertisements for insertion in a guide, for which he collects money and gives receipts. Absconded 25th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( East). 51. — Hastings ( Borough). — For non- jay- maut of £ 2 13s. fine and costs imposed for an offence against the Intoxicating Liquor Laws— JAMES ARCHIBALD, age 35 to 40, height about 6 ft., complexion, hair, moustache and eyes dark; dress, dark jacket and vest, supposed dark trousers, black bowler hat. Has with him a wooden box containing dancing dolls which he hawks in the streets. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WESTMORLAND. 55. — Kendal ( Borough).— For sealing ( bailee), 23rd ult. b a " Swift" bicycle, 26 in. frame, 2 inverted lever brakes, Dunlop tyres, flat handle bar, rather wide, felt grips, new front fork, recently enamelled, frame slightly scratched, steel mudguards, rat trap pedals, new front wheel, moderate saddle— FRED WILDGOOSE, age 17, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion and hair dark; dress, shabby dark clothes, cap and boots. A farm servant; an epileptic, and came from Notting- ham Workhouse to Starnthwaite Colony about 3 years ago. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Kendal. WORCES TERSHIRE. 56.— Worcester ( City). — For attempted fowl stealing— SIDNEY LOVERIDGE, age 26, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, small moustache dark, eyes grey, bugle right forearm, scar on right thumb; dress, dark jacket, grey woollen jersey, cord trousers, plaid cap, heavy nailed boots. A labourer; native of Bambury. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Worcester. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. LINCOLNSHIRE. 61. — Horncastle ( County). — Committed for trial at Lincoln Assizes, 31st inst., charged with rape— ARTHUR FORDE ( supposed false), aged 37, height 5 ft. 11 in., slight build, hair, beard and moustache brown, lion and unicorn tattooed on chest. A tramping labourer; has been employed on farms in Lincolnshire during the last two years. States he has been in the Army. Information to Supt. Peach, Horncastle SOMERSETSHIRE. 62.— Bridgwater ( Borough). — Sentenced to 14 days, for wilful damage to a gas- lamp, 15th inst.-^ GEORGE HARPER, age 38, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache ( thin) light, eyes grey, scars back and right side of head, left hand and 3rd left finger, back of right hand and right thumb; dress, brown suit, cap. States he is a seaman; and a native of Leith. Information to the Chief Constable, Bridg- water. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 63.— B Division. — 27th ult., 1 gold tri- angular pendant, set large pearl in centre, sur- rounded and set round edges with pearls and 1 large drop pearl; 1 gold brooch, shape of 2 hearts, with true lover's knot above, each heart set large pearl, surrounded with diamonds, knot set pearls and diamonds ; 1 gold and black enamel brooch, APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued) NOR THA MPTONSHIRE. ib. - Peterborough ( City).- For stealing a greenish mixture tweed suit, nearly new; 1 silver Geneva watch; 1 silver double albert; 5 foreign coins; 1 threepenny piece with blue stone in centre, and. 7 blue knobs round edge; and £ 2 10s.— FRANK JERRARD, age about 21, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion sallow, eyes crossed, girl's head tattooed left arm. A sailor, fireman, or labourer; native of Hull. Has recently been employed with roundabouts at fairs. Information to the Chief Constable, Peter- borough. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 46. — Nottingham ( County). — For an offence against the Bankruptcy Act, at Rollestan— WILLIAM WALTER HALL, age 38, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., short beard and moustache inclined to sandy, may be clean shaved, leans slightly to right side owing to congenital curvature of spine, left leg shorter than right, sole 3 in. thick on left boot, walks with a stick. Postcards are still being re- ceived from him in all parts of the country. ( See Cases Nos. 33, 28th June, and 43, 6th September last). Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Nottingham. OXFORDSHIRE. M.— Watlington ( County^.— For stealing £ 37 from his lodgings at Nettlebed— ALFRED STIMPSON, age 32, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, bullet wound left side of jaw; dress, blue serge jacket, grey golf cap. Had with him a bicycle. A butcher. Previously convicted at Abingdon and Stow- on- the Wold. ( Is identical with Alfred Stimpson, Case No. 8, 4th inst.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hope, Watlington. PEMBROKESHIRE. 48.- Haverfordwest Oastle ( County). — For stealing, 14tb inst., a brown leather purse; 1 dark plaid double breasted vest, brass buttons; 1 dark peak cap; and £ 2 10s.— ALFRED WILLIAMS, age 28, height 5 ft. 11 in., stout build, full red face, hair dark brown, eyes blue, of military appearance, has served in the Army and Navy, heavily tattooed on arms andl chest; dress, blue serge jacket the stolen vest and cap, check trousers, light check silk muffler, strong nailed boots. A native of Camden Town, London; may endeavour to go to sea. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Evans, Pembroke Dock. SOMERSETSHIRE. 49.— Bridgwater ( County).— For stealing from her lodgings about 24th ult., a grey skirt; 1 pink nightdress; 1 red merino underskirt; 1 white apron; and 3 books ( Married by Proxy, David Forester, and For Her Sake)— LILY GOATCHER, age 20 to 25, height about 5 ft. 3 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, full round face, hair dark brown, eyes dark, very large fleshy arms; dress, cream colour blouse trimmed lace, navy blue skirt ( short) or white washing dress, black straw hat trimmed black and white lace, high- legged lace boots; carried a grey cloth jacket, capes on shoulders, and a brown paper parcel. A cook or housekeeper. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bridgwater. 50 — Bath ( City).— For stealing. 5th inet., a bicycle ( recovered)— WILLIAM GARLAND, age about 22, complexion fresh, hair brown; dress, dark speckled suit, light plaid cap, lace boots. A native of Bristol. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bath. SUFFOLK ( East). 51. — Ipswich ( Borough).— Tor failing to report — Licence- holder ARTHUR BAKER WELHAM, Office No. 1200- 07, age 36, height 5 ft. J in., complexion ruddy, hair ( bald on top) brown, eyes hazel, tumour top of head, first right finger deformed, 2 scars centre of forehead, one on each eyebrow, over right eye, and right side of nose; shabbily dressed. A labourer; native of Ipswich. Sentenced at Ipswich Quarter Ses- YOHKSHiRE ( West Riding). 57.— Tadcaster ( County).— For arson at Spofforth, 4th inst., thereby causing the death of Frederick Bourne— A MAN, age 35, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, fat face, hair ginger, clean shaved; dress, brown suit, light cap, muffler. Information to Supt. Marshall, Tadcaster. 58.— Leeds ( City). — For stealing harness, & c.— ROBERT PEDLEY, Office No. 1859- 06, age 32, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion ruddy, hair brown, eyes grey, scar back of left hand, both arms and left knee deformed, walks lame. Native of Leeds is a low class horse dealer, and may be found in company of horse copers. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Leeds. VJ.— Barnsiey ( Borough). — For stealing, between lst January last and 7th inst., a quantity of gas ( by attaching a rubber pipe to the main)— PETER PIERCE, age 60, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair anidl moustache ( brushed up at ends) grey, occasionally dyes his hair and moustache brown; dress, black vicuna morning coat suit, black bowler hat. Of pood address, nlausible manner. A colliery engineman. About 18 months ago he was emploved at or near Hanley, Staffs. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Barnsley. LANCASHIRE. 60. — Liverpool ( City). — MARGARET SCANLON and JOSEPHINE BIGGANE, Case No. 58, 6th . ult., the former was sentenced on 19th ult., to 6 weeks imprisonment, and the latter was bound over, for obtaining money by false pretences. Prince of Wales's feathers, sphinx, and " 24th January, 1900 " in front, photograph at back. ( See Case No. 46, 4th inst.) Zi.— B Division.—$ th inst, a fine gold Etruscan necklace, small gold chains and spiral shells on end as pendants, dating from 1000 years B. C.; 1 gold medal, of the Military Club of Jamaica, about 1770; 1 pair ear- rings, South American beetle, mounted in gold; 1 Queen Anne TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1907. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued!)— spade guinea, hole therein; 1 small foreign gold coin; £ 10 gold, 20s. silver, Is. bronze ( 1887 Jubilee) coins; 3 Battersea Etuis ( 1 white, 1 blue, 1 green, landscape pictures printed thereon, each mounted in gold); 1 Battersea needl& case enamelled, mounted in gold, 4 landscapes printed thereon; 1 silver snuff box, " Presented to Mr. Alexander Stewart, Treasurer to the Highland Society of Edinburgh as a token of their esteem " thereon; 1 plain silver vinaigrette, " F. S. M." on top; 1 small fcortoiseshell and silver travelling clock; 2 cameo brooches, Thorwaldsen subjects, portrait intaglio of a gentleman, mounted in gold as a clasp, small onyx cameo, head' of a gentleman set as clasp; 1 miniature of a gentleman in military uniform ( blue coat, epaulets and powdered hair, period 1770), surrounded bv blue enamel, hair at back, in oval gold frame; 1 miniature, Christian IV., King of Denmark, in silver Norwegian filigree frame; 1 do., Frederick, King of Denmark, hair in pigtail, silver frame; 1 do., of a man with full face, silver frame; 1 do., Frederick VII., silver frame; 1 square porcelain snuff box, top composed of various enamels; 1 glass inkstand, silver top, filigree mounting; 2 silver shoe horns; 2 button hooks, 1 with long handle; 1 lady's hand mirror, black ebony backed, silver monogram " M. N. C." on back; 1 black and green spangled fan; 1 lady's ivory card case, Latin cross carved each side; 2 watches, old fashioned, period about 1780 ( 1 silver gilt, raised figures on outside case; 1 dark green, much battered); 1 black snuff box, oval, lock of hair under glass on lid, " M." thereon; 1 dark overooat, velvet collar, " Thomson, St. James' Street," on tab. 9th inst., 37 miniatures ( 1 Napoleon 1815, signed by " J. Parent "; 1 " Le Reine Hortensi," by Guerin, in gold and enamel; 1 man in blue coat, gold locket; 1 Charles I., painted and signed by " H. P. Bone"; 1 Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1772, signed and datedi, after Sir Joshua's portrait of himself, by " H. P. Bone"; 1 portrait of Lady Byron; 1 Charles James Fox; 1 Louis XII. in armour; 1 Mrs. Baxter, dated " 1804, by Henry Bone"; 1 Corneille; 1 Edmund Burke; 1 Lady Nugent, " M. N." on back; 1 Cardinal York, on ivory, in ormolu frame, from Kirken, by " Pompeo Battoni," portrait in National Gallery; 1 Dutch woman in silver frame on copper; 1 of Richter, painted 1804, from picture by Pourblei, 1564; 1 French lady; 1 Mr. Ridley Colbourne; 2 round views; 2 small viefws; t3. battle- jields in round gilt frames; 1 Hymen's offering; 1 canaries flight; 1 boy and girl in enamel; 1 flute player; 1 cupids at play, in enamel; 1 river scene; 1 village dance; 1 Dutch scene; 1 woman asleep with cupids; 1 Joseph and Potiphar's wife; 1 woman and child; 1 Susannah and the Elders; 1 shepherd and shepherdess). 65.-—,/ Divi& fon.— 24th ult., by house- breaking, 5 ladies' gold rings ( 1 set 3 rubies and 2 diamonds; 1 set 2 nearls and 3 diamonds; 1 set 3 pearls; 1 plain) ; 6 gold brooches ( 3 fox head shape, ruby eyes; 1 pearl spray forget- me- not; 1 crescent, amethyst in centre) ; 2 gold bracelets ( 1 curb, ivy leaves, set pearl in centre, turquoise each side; 1 plain safety chain, gold shamrock attached); 1 lady's gold watch, chased back, gold face, black figures; 1 do. gold neck chain, small links, pendant attached ( set 8 turquoise, photo- graph of " Miss Lily Abbott, The) Gables, Whipps Cross Road, Leytonstone," in small print on back, and photograph of gentleman inside); 1 pair gold earrings, set pearls in centre; 1 long neck chain, square links; 1 do., pendant attached, chased, child's photograph inside; 1 silver match box, plain, " V. G." in centre. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CHESHIRE. 66. — Runcorn ( County).— 6th inst., by housebreaking, a lady's silver watch, white dial, black numerals and. fingers, chased back, small dent in back case; 1 do., almost black; 1 lady's short gold chain, twisted wire pattern, gold tassel and 2 small pigs ( 1 bog oak; 1 Conemara marble) as pendants; 1 gold brooch, plain raised centre, chased round edge; 1 brown morocco leather purse, 5 compartments inside, 1 outside, fastens with flap at side, " M. Firkins" in ink inside of flap; 1 small black do., 1 compartment, heliotrope lining. The thieves left behind an old iron chisel, about 9 in long, " F. V. & S." stamped thereon, and a plasterer's hammer. Information to Supt. Ennion, Runcorn. DERBYSHIRE. 67. — Re- nisfoaw ( County). — 7th inst,, at Creswell, a " Globe" Special Roadster bicycle, 1906 make, 24 in. frame, black enamelled, red lines, built with weldless steel tubing throughout, com- pression and chain stays are of D section, " No. 35208" stamped on head, 28 in. wheels, plated spokes and rims, front fork box- shaped crown with D section sides, Appleby, J in. pitch roller chain, detachable chain wheel, oval cranks, 7 in. centres, 74 gear, rubber pedals Middlemore L65 plated spring saddle, free wheel, ball bearing rachet, Dunlop tyres, steel forged hubs, straight handle- bars, two rim brakes, actuated by two roller levers on back and front rims, steel mud- guards black enamelled and lined, usual parts plated, " Clarke, Cluley and Co., makers, Well Street, Coventry," Melton acetylene lamp at- tached1. Information to Supt. Andrew Renishaw. ESSEX. 68. — Romford ( County\ — 3rd inst,, at Hornchurch, a carpenter's basket; 2 hand saws, 1 marked " E. J. West"; 2 tenon do., 1 marked " W. H. Coe"; 1 iron spokeshave, black handles, " E. J. West" scratched inside; 1 block plane; 1 trying do.; 1 jack do.; 2 smoothing do.; 5 chisels ( various sizes); 1 screw driver; 1 hammer; 1 saw set; 1 pair of pincers; 2 squares ( 1 12 in., 1 6 in.); 1 Stanley iron plough; 1 pair of compasses; 1 § bead! plane; 4 gouges ( 1 Stanley iron, 1 wood, 2 mortice); 2 double end files; 1 f- socket chisel; 1 oil stone; 1 plumber's bag containing 2 stocks ( 1 with screw broken, If in. dies, the other with 3 sets of dies, f, 1 in.); 1 pair of footprint grips ( marked " T. B."); 1 1- wheel pipe cutter; 2 plumber's dressers; 1 pair of spring compasses; 1 pair of gas tongs, marked' " R. F."; and a number of files, rasps, punches, and a brace. Some of the tools are marked " E. J. West" and some " H. W. Coe." Information to Supt. Jones, Romford. GLA MO ft GA NSHIRE. 69.— Cardiff ( City).— Between 5th August last and 27th ult., by housebreaking a silver vase, 18 in. high, tulip pattern, bell top, tulips em- bossed all round, stands on 3 legs, " Tatem, S. S. Appledore, 1901,'' engraved on bottom; 1 iilver flower vase, 10 in. high, bell top, flowers embossed thereon; 1 silver flower stand. 10th inst., a heavy gold link pattern bracelet, set large amethyst; 1 do, set amethyst and diamond ; 1 small gold bracelet, set amethysts and diamonds; 1 red leather case containing a tourmaline stone necklet; 1 turquoise pin; 1 writing case and clock. Information to the Head Constable. Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 70. — Aldershot ( County). — 9th inst,, a small old fashioned' gold watch, no push piece at top, gold dial, black hands— By A MAN, age 33, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, anchor tattooed back left hand, blue dot right hand, scar on forehead; dress, blue serge suit, dark cap, coloured muffler A ship's fireman; native of London. He has been em- ployed on liners running- from Southampton and may seek similar employment Information to Supt Hawkins, Aldershot HER TFORDSHIRE. 7i.— Hemel Hempstead ( County).— lib. inst., at Flamstead, a brown cash box, lined gold, about 4 in. square, containing £ 6 or £ 7, mostly in sixpences. Information to Supt Frogley, Hemel Hemp- stead. 72 — St. Albans ( County). — 11th inst,, a " New Hudson" bicycle, black enamelled, lined red, free wheel, 26 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, 2 inverted lever brake ® , rat trap pedals, toe clip on left pedal, plated rims, rusty, Moseley front tyre, Dunlop back, spring on left side of saddle broken, tool bag containing spanner, repairing outfit, etc., " New Hudson " on transfer. Sold by Guy Hitchcock, St. Albans," on front bar, black celluloid pump, black enamelled lamp. Information to Supt Turner, County Police Office, St Albans. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 73.— Burslem ( County). — 13th inst., by housebreaking, a lady's American rolled gold hunter watch, " E. B." or " N. B." on front of case; 1 gold pin with small gold knob, about the size of a pea; 2 gold masonic rings ( 1 dark red stone; 1 solid gold top), masonic initials on each; 2 silver plated salt cellars, gold lined; 1 pair silver plated scissors; 1 pair do. nut- crackers; 1 baby's silver bracelet; 1 wooden puzzle jewel box. Information to Chief Supt. Hicklin, Burslem. SURREY. 74.— Reigate ( Borough).— 15th ir Bt., a brown tweed overcoat, red snots outside, black and white plaid inside, no lining, double seams on shoulders, vertical pockets, gauntlet cuffs, double- breasted ; a " Royal Standard Enfield" bicycle, model 82, No. 158214, 26 in. frame, roller brake both wheels, enamelled black, red and gold lines, plated rims, upturned handle bars, " Gough" saddle, parcel carrier, waterproof cape strapped thereon on front, tool bag containing 4 spanners, oil can, and repair outfit, attached. Information to the Head Constable, Reigate. SUSSEX ( East). 15.— Patcham ( County). — Between 29th ult. and 12th insit., by housebreaking, at Fulking, a grey frieze military overcoat ( much worn); 1 dark grey overcoat, usual pockets, chain on collar; 1 pair lace boots, thick soles; 1 pair blue merino socks; 3 silver tea spoons, marked " E. M. B."; 3 silver dessert spoons, marked " E. M. B."; 6 electro- plated forks; 5 do. tea spoons; 6 do. dessert spoons; 2 do>. table spoons; 5 small table knives white handles; 2 carvers, 1 fork, white handles; 2 pairs scissors; 1 bill hook; 1 " Bee " clock, flower pattern face; 2 hollow ground razors, " The Mab" on one; 2 razor strops; 1 Police whistle; 6 brass candle rings; several parts of brass candlesticks; 2 brass spanners; 1 gun metal key. Information to Supt. Dalmon, Patcham. 76.— Hove ( Borough).— 8th inst., a No. 4/ a folding pocket Kodak, with Goerz Dagor lens. No. on lens " 2/ 21,360"— by A MAN, age about 27, height 5 ft. 11 in., slight build, long face drawn, hair light, clean shaved, eyes blue, pock marks on nose; dress, new brown suit, brownish tweed cap. He took apartments, called at a shop and ordered the Kodak to be sent to the address, stating he would pay for same on delivery, he asked the shop assistant into a room on the ground floor, and! under the pretence of shewing the Kodak to his father, absconded. Information to the Chief Constable, Hove. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 77.— Pontefract ( County).— 14th inst, a dark grey overcoat, vertical pockets, black sateen lining, vent at back; 1 dark green do., herring bone pattern, patch pockets with flaps, ( raised seams, dark lining, 3 inside pockets, vent at back. Information to Supt. Hollis, Pontefract. 18.— Donoasfer ( Borough).— 11th inst., by housebreaking, a lady's old Geneva watch, short double chain attached. 13th inst., a lady's silver Geneva watch; 1 lady's short double guard, tassel at end; 1 gold fancy oblong brooch; 1 lady's 15 ct. gold buckle ring set with 2 diamonds; 1 do. dress ring, set emeralds; 1 pair gold ear drops; 1 silver curb albert. Information to the Chief Constable, Doncaster. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOUTA N POLICE OIS TRIG 7 79.— S Division.— 9th inst., 2 horses, lst, a blue roan mare, 4 years, 15| hands, thick set, black points, small star on forehead, no hind shoes, " M " on neck under mane; 2nd, a brown mare, 7 years, 15J hands, white star on forehead, white hair on body, bad splint off foreleg, no hind shoes). Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CARMAR THENSHIRE. SO— Carmarthen ( County).— 19th ult., at the Palace Abergwili, a Selyham terrier bitch, about 14 months old, long white body, short legs, tail longer than ordinary, 3 lemon marks on both ears, left ear falls badly, other usually erect, black spot tip of nose. Answers to the name of " Button." Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Carmarthen. THE POLICE GAZETTEFRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1907. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND. / lit ..• i : i( 0!{ [• OIIbIC. OXFORDSHIRE. 81. — Henley ( County). — 10th inst., in a Wood at Goring Heath, the body of A WOMAN, age 40 to 45, length about 5 ft. 3 in., hair light brown, 2 teeth left upper jaw filled with gold ; dress, blue serge costume ( coat lined plaid), black cloth cape with collar, about 40 in. long, blue and whitei striped blouse, black , felt hat, { trimmed feathers, woollen under- bodice, pearl buttons, corsets about 6 in. deep, appearance of figured leather, chemise, lace down front, cerise petti- coat, black stockings, patent leather shoes ( nearly new), blue silk waist- band, silver clasps, embossed woman and 2 children, one of which she is holding, attached to the band1 by a steel chain is a leather purse, about 4 in. long, containing a piece of gold, crescent shape, and a counterfoil of a postal order , for 10s., blank with " No. I 087376," number under I obliterated; 1 metal pencil case; 1 hypo- dermic syringe, in case; 1 handkerchief with flowers, laundry mark, " 45," in one corner; 1 crescent shaped white metal brooch, 8 stones; 3 hair combs ( 1 set with gold). A small screw stoppered bottle, a phial containing a fluid, and a glass medicine measure, were found near the body. Supposed dead about 12 months. Coroner's jury returned a verdict of " Found dead." Information to Supt. Porter, Henley- on- Thames. MISCELLANEOUS. ELGINSHIRE. 82. — Biffin { County).— On 25th ult., John Barclay Smith was murdered at Lhanbryde, sus- picion is attached to A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion dark or sallow, hair and slight moustache dark, thin face, eyes close set, sunken; dress, dark jacket suit and cap, dark muffler, light stripes, boots studded with pro- tectors. He was seen in company of the deceased, 21st ult., going in the direction of Lhanbryde, and lodged with him till 23rd ult., and worked together breaking road metal in the Mosstowie District, 23rd and 24th ult. The murdered man was last seen alive at 5 p. m., 25th ult., walking towards Lhanbryde. On the morning of 26th ult., the suspected murderer was seen on the main road leading from Lhanbryde to Fochabers, and asked a woman for a shirt. He is said to have a distinct South Country accent, and stated he had been a steward on a sailing ship, had been employed breaking bricks and slag, and was a native of Edinburgh, to which place he was returning. Mav have in his possession, or have disposed of, a double case silver verge watch, No. 514, which belonged to the deceased. Information to the Chief Constable, Elginshire. APPREHENSIONS. J \ I" u • :>. ••• —'.;,•. '/<• MM••••> •• " • 83. — Metropolitan Polloe District, Convict Supervision Office.— Expiree MARY ANN BATES, Office No. 1685- 01, Tabular Form, 5th September, 1902, and current List of Re- convictions. 84— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office.— Licence- holder HENRY HARDING, Office No. 394- 07, Tabular Form, 4th inst., at Alton. 85 — Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office.— Licence- holder HENRY NELSON, Office No. 3562- 99, Tabular Form, 4th inst.., and licence forfeited, at Hull Police Court, 10th inst. 86 — Metropolitan Police District, T Division.— 30H. S WILLIAM BRENNAN, Case No. 5, 9th August, 1907, and Case No. 152, 2nd July, 1907. 87.— Metropolitan Police District, X Division .— JOHN SADD, Case No. 7, 22nd March, 1907. and EDWARD NOiilL CRAVEN, Case No, 7, 20th ult. 88 — City of London. — FRANCESCO PEREZ UGARTE, Case No. 37, 4th inst. 9 — Dorsetshire, Poole ( County).— EDWIN GOFF, Case No. 11, 11th inst. 90.— Essex, Grays ( County).— DANIEL DUGGAN, Case 13,11th inst. 91. — Glamorganshire, Bridgend ( County). — Licence- holder DANIEL H. KIN- SEY, Office No. 2906- 02, Case No. 22, 26th July, 1907, at Broxton, on a charge of sacrilege. 9-'.— Glamorganshire, Cardiff ( City) — FREDERICK GRAHAM, alias BROAD, Case No. 15, 4th inst. 93.— Gloucestershire, Bristol ( City) — JOSEPH and MARY BURGESS. Case No. 12, 27th ult. 94.-# s/ e of Ely, Ely ( County).— E. J. DAYNES, Case No. 19, 4th inst. 95. — Kent, Dover ( Borough). — Expiree THOMAS MOORE, Office No. 1193- 03, Case No. 107, 28th June, 1907, and sentenced at Bow Street Police Court, 24th ult., to one month hard labour for indecent exposure. 96.— Kent, Folkestone ( Borough).— JAMES O. HERLIHY, Case No. 24, 11th inst. 97.— Staff or d shi re r Burslem ( County).— BEATRICE NEWELL, Case No. 33 11th inst., and property recovered. 98.- Yorkshire ( West Riding), Dewshury ( County).— JOHN O. RIOHA RD- S ) N. Cases No. 50, 15th February; No. 49, 1st March ; No. 30, 8th March ; No. 36, 15th March, 1907. 99.— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Barnsley ( Borough). — THOMAS HORS- FALL, alias BLAKE, Case No. 43, 11th inst. LATEST JMFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. HER TFORDSHIRE. 100 — St. Albans ( City).— For obtaining £ 1 10s., by worthless cheque, 12th inst.— CHARLES ESDAILE WYATT, age about 40, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion very fair, oval face, hair light, moustache sandy, first joint of 1 left finger deficient, rests left hand on hip when talking; dress, navy blue suit, fawn colour covert coat, green mixture cap, heavy brown boots ( ap- pears to have been blacked over). An engineer; late of Kingston, Surrey. The cheque was drawn on the Union of London and Smith's Bank, Ches- ham, in favour of Mr. C. E. Wyatt by Henry Daw- son, was cashed by a local" tradesman. Identical with Case No. 34, 6th, and Case No. 21, 20th September last. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, St. Albans. LANCASHIRE. 101.— Liverpool ( City).— For obtaining harness by false pretences, 20th ult. — PHILIP EVANS, age about 37, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, red face, hair dark, moustache ( slight) dark brown, left arm in a sling, slight London accent. He rentedi a stable for a few weeks, and by representing that he was a large team owner and held an important cartage con- tract, obtained possession of the harness. By similar means he also obtained a pony and a large quantity of provender. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. NO TTINGHA MS HIRE. 102.— Nottingham I City).— For obtaining, by false pretences, 7th August last, a quantity of jewellery ( recovered)— MAX. HOFFMAN, a Jew, age 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, thin face, high cheek bones, hair ( slightly bald on top) and moustache light brown, eyes grey; dress, brown suit, light brown overcoat, black hard hat, sometimes wears a light cap. Believed a native of London. On 22nd July last he took a small office, represented himself as an insurance broker, obtained jewellery, & c., from various shopkeepers, stating he required the articles to present to his agents for competition in obtaining insurance business. He afterwards pledged the jewellery, Absconded! 5th ult. Prior ten 22nd July he was employed for a short time as night porter at a hotel. May be accompanied by a woman, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair inclined to ginger; dress, light costume, white hat trimmed black. A native of Ruddington, Notts. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Notting- ham. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been ro- apprehended, for the week ending October 12th, 1907, with the results, etc. Divisions concerned. E. H. G. G, L, W, C, D. H, Y. N. E. N, T. H, J. C, D, T. H, J, M, P, E. H, J, K. R. Office No. NAME. Sentence. Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of 1813— 02 BROWN, GEORGE 3145— 02 DONOVAN, JOHN 1476— 01 FLYNN, MAURICE 1385- 00 HANAFORD, EDWARD 1527— 98 HILL, SAMUEL 418- 04 McCOY, FREDERICK 1731— 01 KACKHAM, ARTHUR 1472— 05 ROSS, EDWARD 2532— 00 SEARLE, JOHN 1733— 01 SHARPER, HARRY 1564- 02 SMITH, ALFRED CHARLES 1816— 98 SMITH, MARY ANN 405— 02 SPINES, GEORGE 1742- 00 WILLIAMS, GEORGE 1 month h. l. 6 months h. l. 3 years p. s. and 2 yeats supn. 3 years p. s. 3 years p. s. 1. 14 day h. l. 2. 1 month h. l. 21 days impt. 5 years p. B. 12 months h. l. 12 months h. l, 7 years p. s. 5 days h. l. & licence subsequently ie- voked 12 months h. l. 7 days h. l. 12th Oct., Clerkenwell P. Ct. 11th Oct., West Ham Boro' Stss. 8th Oct., N. L. Sess. 8th Oct., N. L. Sess. 9th Oct., N. L. Sess. 10th Oct., Epworth P. Sess. 7th Oct., Clerkenwell P. Ct. 9th Oct., N. L. Sess. 9th Oct., N. L. Sess. 7th Oct., Mansion House P. Ct. 9th Oct., N. L. Sess. 7th Oct., Woolwich P. Ct. 14th Oct., Lambeth P. Ct. 5th Oct., Clerkenwell P. Ct. Street begging Larceny ( goods ex- posed) Larceny ( goods ex- posed for sale) Possessing house- breaking imple ments Shopbreaking 1. Drunk, & c. 2. Assault on police Larceny from stall Possessing house breaking imple- ments Housebreaking P. of C. Act. Shopbreaking Drunk, & c. P. of C. Act Larceny ( person) Name and Division of Officer. Same Name Same Name Same Name ANTONIO PIEZZIE JOHN HARTMAN Same Name Same Name GEORGE WILLIAMS JOHN BROWN HENRY SHARPER Same Name Same Name JAMES MEDCALF HENRY NOTTINGHAM P. C. Montgomery, 130E ; also P. C. Campling, C. I. D., N. P. S. Adams, 104 K ; also P. C. Dixon, 124S. P. S. Pulle and P. C. Hall, C. I. D., G. P. C. Curl, 366C, and P. C. Carmody, 158C. P. C. Weckes, 19s D, and P S. Buxton, C. l. D , D. P. C. Watling, I3NR ; also P. S. Tanner, C. l. D., N. P. C. Carmody, 158C ; also P. C. Beslee, C. I. D., C. P. S. Shuttleworth, 918. P. C. Scammell, 621 City. P. C. Wiggett, 337 D; also P. S. Sey- mour, C. I. D., S. P. C. Brock and P. S. Holford, C. 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