THE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1908. VOL. XXV., No. 2584. i. 2 4. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOH OP 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. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be inserted at a cost of 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 5- i 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 oi police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 6. NTS. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and as far as practicable they are alphabetically arranyed by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to 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 announce- ment will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11 Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than 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. 1* 2. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, Sew Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13 The Space being limited, 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 insertion ( if accepted> will be given on application. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT l— Criminal Investigation De- part m e n t .— For conspiracy to defraud— JAMES O'CONNOR, age 45, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., very heavy build, complexion fresh, hair brown; dress, dark jacket suit, black soft felt hat. Warrant issued. PI 2.— A Divisionm— Forstealing £ 100, between 5th and 25 th August— ERNE ST JAMES BEN- NING, age 45, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark ( turning grey), eyes brown, artificial teeth, prominent; dress, blue serge lounge suit, dark tie, black hard felt hat. A native of London. Warrant issued. 3.— B Division •— For stealing ( servant) £ 2 15s., 25th ult.— JAMES WALSH or WELSH, age 30, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion and eyes dark, hair black; dress, grey jacket, fancy red vest, black or blue trousers, black hard hat. A native of London. Warrant issued. 4.-.- P Division. — For stealing £ 29, 22nd ult.— ERNEST LANCASTER, age 19, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes hazel; dress, brown jacket and trousers, red and green fancy vest, black hard felt hat, brown boots. A native of London. Accompanied by a Woman, age 18, height 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, complexion fair; dress, black skirt, white bodice, grey three- quarter length jacket, yellow straw hat, trimmed red roses. Warrant issued. 5.—^ Division m— For obtaining 2 new motor tyres and inner tubes, by a worthless cheque on Barclay's Bank, Limited— JOSIAH HOOY- DONK, age 27, height 5 ft. > 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue; dress, dark blue suit, black bowler hat.— L. B. WILSON, age 35, height 6 ft., complexion, hair, and eyes dark; dress, grey tweed jacket suit, dark cap, brown boots. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 6.— For stealing ( servant), 2 bankers' cheques for £ 4 16s. Id. and £ 2 5s. 3d. respectively, and £ 17 1 Is.— WILLIAM E. BRIGGS, age 23, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, long thin face, hair brown, eyes dark, bracelet with horse shoe in centre ip. blue ink on left wrist, of consumptive appearance; dress, black jacket suit, dark muffler and cap, lace boots. A porter; native of Loudon. Has been in York Industrial School. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 7.— For feloniously receiving, 28th August last, 2 £ 1 postal orders— HERBERT VANCE BROWN, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 11 in., stout build, com- plexion pale, clean shaved, of military appearance; wearing dark clothes. A clerk; native of London. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 8.— For obtaining £ 58 by false pretences— ELI LAWRENCE, age 46, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., good build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown ( turning grey); wearing dark clothes. A bookmaker, well known at race course enclosures; late of Basinghall Street and Ennis Road, Finsbury Park. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Stark, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. BEDFORDSHIRE. 9.— Bedford ( Borough).— For obtaining an Amazon parrot and cage by false pretences, 19th August— J. S. SUMMERS, age about 22, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion and hair ( wavy) dark, clean shaved; dress, grey flannel jacket suit, sometimes wears a black frock coat. Appearance of a clerk. He answers advertisements in the " Exchange and Mart," giving addresses in London. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bedford. CA M BRIDGES HIRE. 10.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For obtaining a pair of reddish- brown boots, size 8; ajid a pair of brown hogskin puttee leggings, by false pretences, 15th ult. CLARK, alias WILSON, age about 23, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, of pleasant address-; dress, light plaid Norfolk jacket, check pattern, brown buttons, brown plaid breeches ( both new), grey cap, and the stolen articles. Absconded 16th ult. Had with him a " Rea Roadster" bicycle, 26 in. frame, black en- amelled, lined red and green, plated rims, blade centres, blue transfer, roller brakes, free wheel, rubber pedals, raised handle bars, lamp brackets on head and front spindle, Powell and Hamner acetylene gas lamp, white light front, red Back, Brooks' B18 saddle, Mackintosh Standard tyre Ho left behind a " New Hudson" bicycle, Royal Diamond model, road racer, No. C29936, up- ' turned handles, front rim brake, green grips, roller chain, rat- trap pedals, Middlemore saddle, 26 by 1J in. wheels, free wheel. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Cambridge. CHESHIRE. 11.— Altrinoham ( County).— For embezzle- ment— JOHN COATES, age 26 to 28, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark, scars on face and bridge of nose; dress, blue coat and vest, dark trousers and cap. A greengrocer's assistant. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Okell, Altrincham. 12 .— Crewe ( County).— For stealing, 22nd or 23rd ult., a " Rudge- Whitworth" bicycle, 26 in. frame and wheels, black enamelled, wheels plated, red centre, turned down handles, plated lamp, cape in clip at back— BERT. DYER, alias GRIND- LEY, age about 25, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., com- plexion and hair ( rather bushy in front) dark, long features, clean shaved, of military appear- ance; dress, grey mingled coat and vest, bluish trousers, muffler with white squares, cap, light lace boote. Stated he was a football player, calls upon officials of football clubs, to whom he offers his services, and if engaged and while enquiries are being made as to references, he commits an offence and absconds. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. 13-— Hazel Grove ( County). — For shop- breaking, between 14th and 15th ult., at Bred- bury, and stealing a pair of white football boots, size 8; 1 pocket knife, metal handlet 2 blades, cork screw; cigar cutter; and a quantity of tobacco and cigarettes— A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown; drees, dark coat and vest, dark trousers with light stripes, dark brown cap, and the stolen boots. Information to Supt. McHale, Hazel Grove, near Stockport. 14. Congleton ( Borough).— For failing to report— Licence holder JOSEPH MACHIN, alias TOM JONES and THOMAS JONES, Office No. 1608- 96, age 63, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes brown, scar each eyebrow. A collier; native of Man- chester. Sentenced at Derby County Quarter Sessions, C^- April, 1903, to 7 years penal servi- tude and 3 } < > supervision for housebreaking. Licen- od 11th July. 1908. Y L S d 953. May b dealt with who " und. Ini'i ma: n i Chief Constable, Congleton. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1908. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)- CORNWALL. 15.— Falmouth { County).— For obtaining £ 5 and goods to the value of £ 4 19s. 5d., by a worth- less cheque— G. TURNER, alias A. SCOTT, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, hair brown, stubby moustache light, small eyes, rather large front teeth and thick lower lip, pe- culiar speech, stoops slightly, wears gold- rimmed glasses; dress, light grey striped jaoket suit or dark grey Norfolk suit, several buttons on legs of breeches, golf cap. Had with him a bicycle, makers Richards, Wolverhampton; 1 small black port- manteau ; and a cheque book on the Wilts and Dorset Banking Co., Bridgwater. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Nicholls, Falmouth. DERBYSHIRE. 16.— Retlishaw { County).— For stealing .£ 19 10s.,' 13th ult., at Beighton— ELIZABETH MAUD, age 19, height 5 ft. 2 in., rather good build, complexion fair, hair brown, eyes blue, front upper and lower teeth discoloured; dress, brown costume, pink straw hat, trimmed pink flowers and ribbon, long white gloves, shoes with straps and buttons, wearing gold guard with gold heart as pendant, carried an umbrella. A native of Little Eaton. For stealing 4s. 9d., 13th ult., at Beighton— LILIAN CROOK, age 16, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair ( plaited and worn down back) light brown, tied with blue ribbon, eyes blue, front upper and lower teeth slightly decayed; dress, blade coat and skirt, blue blouse, blue mingled straw hat, trimmed cream colour chiffon and white roses, slate colour gloves, brown lace boots, wearing round gold colour brooch with brilliants, gold guard with gold heart as pendant, carried a long grey tweed coat and umbrella. A native of Beighton. Absconded 13th ult. Accompanied by the first described. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Andrew, Renishaw, near Chesterfield. DEVONSHIRE. 17.— Exeter { City).— For converting to his own use, £ 1 4s. and other sums— JOHN LAWRENCE, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fair, hair light, moustache sandy, eyes blue, rather large mole right cheek, takes short quick steps, of smart appearance; dress, light mixture Norfolk suit and cap, or dark suit and soft hat. A can- vasser and debt collector. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Exeter. DURHAM. 18.— Durham { County).— For stealing money and 3 registered letters, the property of the Post- master- General, at Ferry Hill, 19th ult.— EVELYN ROBERT SPARKE, age 18, height about 6 ft., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes blue, lisps slightly; dress, dark brown square cut jacket suit, blue tie, light grey cap with large peak. A native of West Hartlepool. He purchased his discharge from the Grenadier Guards about 4 months ago. May endeavour to re- enlist. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, County Police Office, Durham. 19.-- Stockton- on- Tees { County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, between 15th August and'. 3rd ulto.— ROBERT CRUTCHLEY, alias WILLIS and RICHLIEU, age 34, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, com- plexion pale, prominent nose, hair ( turning grey), and sli~ ht scraggy moustache brown, eyes blue, small scar base of left thumb, wart near left elbow, rather large teeth, splay feet, large ears, narrow chest, slightly round shoulders; dress, dark jacket and vest, old blue trousers, blue front and collar combined, dark peak cap with white spots and braid, blucher boots ( one cut in front), carries a 2 ft. rule in vest pocket. A labourer; native of Stockton- on- Tees. He took lodgings, stating he had been a second engineer at sea, and had obtained employment as an electrician with a Glasgow firm, who were doing work at Middles- brough, engaged men to assist him, to whom he produced checks made out of Post Office withdrawal forms, and represented that they were post dated. Previously convicted at Stockton and West Hartle- pool. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hildreth, Stockton- on- Tees. ESSEX. 20.— Colchester { County).— For obtaining a gold watch by a worthless cheque at Dovercourt, 31st August— RODNEY L. STEWART, alias VAN AREDALE, age about 24, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, erect bearing, complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey; dress, navy blue or black suit, white straw hat. A native of the United States. Had in his possession a cheque book issued by the Wilts' and Dorset Bank, Teign- mouth. He was accompanied by a woman ( believed his wife), age 22, height 5 ft. 1 in. Wa/ rrant issued. Information to Supt. Ackers, Colchester; or to Inspector Coppin, Harwich. 21.— Thorpe { County).— For stealing ( bailee), at Clacton- on- Sea, 3rd August, a safety bicycle, makers, Allday & Onions, upturned handle bars, rubber pedals, 27 in. frame, 28 by 1J in. wheels, Manx back tyre, Warwick front tyre, micrometer free wheel, Bowden brakes, enamelled black, usual parts plated, pump, Demon lamp, and tool wallet containing tools, attached— STANLEY VIN- CENT, age 28, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown; dress, blue serge suit. A painter; native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Stock, Thorpe- le- Soken. GLA MORGA NSHIRE. 22 — Cardiff { City).— For stealing £ 88 17s. Id. — JOHN CHRISTIE THOMPSON, age about 55, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair brown, heavy eyebrows, moustache turn- ing grey, very talkative; usually wears a frock coat and brown soft felt hat. An insurance agent. Absconded July last. Warrant issued. 23.— Cardiff { City).— For stealing, 20tli ult.. a light bay mare, 6 years, 12 hands 3 ins., several scars near shoulder below collar, long mane, docked tail— GEORGE DAVIES, age 28, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair dark brown, moustache light brown; dress, dark coat and vest, green cord trousers, light cap and muffler, old lace boots. Had with him a new black oil- skin coat. A labourer; believed a native of Cardiff. Warrant issued. 24.— Cardiff { City).— For obtaining £ 3 by a forged cheque— G. CAISTER, alias JEFFS, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fresh, rather thin face, hair dark brown, clean shaved, strong London accent; dress, blue serge suit, cap. A marine engineer or electrician. Stated he was in the employ of the Westinghouse Electric Supply Co., Manchester, and that he was going to erect an electrical fan at a colliery at Swansea; also that about 12 months ago he erected a switchboard at Southampton Docks, and for a few months prior to July he was employed at the Franco- British Exhibition. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Cardiff. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 25.— Oursley { County).— For stealing from his lodgings, a lady's silver watch chain, and 15s. 2d. — FREDERICK LAMBERT, age 28, height 5 ft. 8£ in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark; dress, dark grey jacket and vest with yellow stripes, light cord trousers, cap, heavy nailed boots. Supposed a native of South Wales. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Perkins, Dursley. 26.— Bristol { City).— For obtaining, by false pretences, 17th ult., a motor cycle, 3| H. P., N. S. U. make, green petrol tank, black enamelled, " N. S. U." in one- inch letters on tank, " No. 195198" stamped in several places. It was seen on 19th inst. with identification plate " Y93" attached— D. HAGGARD, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion pale, long thin face, hair ( very thick) dark, moustache dark sandy; dress, green tweed suit and cap, new brown shoes, may be wearing a light fawn colour mackintosh with red straps on cuffs and over shoulders. Stated he represented the Ford Motor Company, Long Acre, London, and wanted to purchase a motor bicycle, had in his possession a motor cycle with identification plate " Y93" thereon, which he asked the manager to take in part payment for the machine he was purchasing. Absconded 19th ult. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 27 — Aldershot \{ County). — PETER POT- TER, Case No. 19, 18th January, 1907; LEONARD SIMPSON, Case No. 30, 21st August, 1908; LEWIS F. BROOKINGS, Case No. 2b. and HARRY NEWCOMBE, Case No. 26, 25th ult. Informations cancelled. 28. — Basingstoke { County). — For the abduction of Albert Jacob George, age 10, at Pamber, 25th ult.— JANE MUSKEY, age about 70, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion dark. A cripple, walks with a crutch.— EDWARD MUS- KEY, age about 20 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., slight build, complexion pale. A cripple, walks with a stick. They are gipsies, and travel the country with a donkey and coster- monger's barrow, and sleep in a tent. Stated their intention of going to Bristol. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Reynolds, Basingstoke. VS.— Bournemouth { County).— For obtain- ing goods & c., by false pretences— CECIL WARD, age 21, height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion fresh, full face, rather freckled, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes hazel; dress, blue ribbed serge suit, brass buttons, crown and anchor thereon, blue cap with gold braid and flag with " Elder & Fyffee" thereon, brown tie. He calls upon clergymen, and states that a letter containing money from hi6 father has not arrived, and obtains money for the purpose of joining his ship forthwith. Has visit- ing cards with " Cecil Ward, 3rd officer, s. s. Nicoya, Manchester," thereon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hack, Bournemouth. 30 — Fareham { County).— F. A. SPENCER, Case No. 14, 19th July, 1907, not to be arrested. Warrant cancelled. 31.— Portsmouth { Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences, 11th August, 1908— CYRIL VERNON ( correct name EMANUEL WOLRAUCH), age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stoops slightly, complexion sallow, hair ( rather long at back) black, clean shaved, impediment in speech; dress, grey suit, may be wearing dark vest, cap. He represents himself as a theatrical agent, and engages persons to take a part, and asks for £ 4 as a deposit. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Portsmouth. 82. Southampton { Borough).— For obtain- ing goods by false pretences ( worthless cheques on Farrow's Bank, Cheapside, London)— Licence- holder SOPHIA ANNIE WATSON, alms ANNIE STUART, and ANNIE WATSON, Office No. 2573- 00 ( ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR 69, Figure 18, Tabular Form, 7th August last, and Case No. 30, 19th ult.), age 44, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion fresh, hair auburn, eyes blue, scar right temple, mole left cheek, 3rd joint of right forefinger stiff; dress, navy blue costume, long fitting, trimmed with velvet collar, black silk braid, light vest, gold and blue tinsel braid on front, pleated skirt, black hat and trimmings, and black veil. A native of London. ( For further particulars see Case No. 30, 19th ult.) Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 33.— Bromyard { County).— For obtaining £ 12, by fraud, from the National Provincial Bank, 16th ult.— JAMES ALLAN BRYANT, age about 50, height 5 ft. 9 in., hair ( bald on top) dark brown, beard and moustache ( waxed at ends) turn- ing grey; dress, grey Norfolk jacket, dark cycling knickers, brown stockings, grey soft hat. Repre- sented himself as Chief Inspector of the Local Government Board. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lewis, Bromyard. ISLE OF ELY. 34.— Ely { County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 18th ult.— HERBERT BULLOCK, alias FRED GRIFFIN, age 25, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, large prominent nose, thick upper lip, in- clined to protrude right side, 1 left upper tooth missing, lisps slightly; dress, dark grey jacket suit with small light stripes, cap to match, small bow tie, brown button boots. A native of Manea. Stated he was a railway clerk, and had been trans- ferred from the relieving staff. Previously con- victed at Bradford, Peterborough, Grantham, Cambridge, and Sheffield. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Roythorne, Ely. ISLE OF WIGHT. 35 — Newport { County).— For obtaining £ 2 by false pretences, 21st ult.— ALEX SWAN, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, hair light, clean shaved; dress, dark coat, light grey trousers, grey soft felt hat. A variety artist, works in company of a woman, and known as Swan and Stanley, Facial Artists, at music- halls and seaside pavilions in the South. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Newport, Isle of Wight. . FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1908. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. LANCASHIRE. 36. — Liverpool ( City) — For shopbreaking, and failing to surrender to his bail, 17th uIt.— PETER MERRIN or MERV1N, a Russian Jew, age 36, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and long flowing beard ( which he may have shaved off) BERKSHIRE. 37.— Wokingham ( County).— For foiging and uttering cheques, thereby obtaining large sums of money— WILLIAM JAMES STREET, age 36, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, sunken cheeks, tattoo marks left forearm and wrist; dress, dark grey suit and cap, or blue serge suit and cap, black tie. A butler; native of Sheffield, where he has been previously convicted. May endeavour to go to Canada. ( See Cases Nos. 2 and 7, 25th ult.) Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Sunt. Goddard, Wokingham. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT (. oontinued)- JERSEY. 38 .— St, Helierm — For non- appearance to bail, charged with serious assault— HARRY CARLO, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 8 in., thick set, completion sallow, hair dark, clean shaved, mouth twisted to one side. An acrobat, known as Lack of the Lack and Ford Trio. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief of Police, Jersey. KENT. 89.— Chatham ( County).— For obtaining £ 132 by false pretences, at Gillingham, 18th ult.— ROBERT CHANNER, age 35, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion ruddy, hair light, eyes blue, 2 marks on forehead ( 1 straight, 1 curved); dress, dark lounge suit with faint grey stripes, green tie, white straw hat with black band.— RUTH CHANNER, height about 5 ft., complexion, hair, and eyes ( shifty expression) dark; dress, black 6kirt, blue check blouse, fawn colour waterproof, brown, eyes blue, speaks broken English, walks quickly; dress, dark brown suit with stripes, dark peak cap. Supposed to be making for the Con- tinent. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. * black hat, trimmed pink roses ( faded). They ob- tained the above amount by the fraudulent sale of a grocery business. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Rhodes, Chatham. LANCASHIRE. W.— S alford ( Borotigh).— JAMES PAGE Office No. 908- 08, Case No 100, 11th ult., not now wanted. LEICES TERSHIRE. 41.— Leicester ( Borough).- For stealing £ 38 10s.— JOSEPH FRANK FLAVELL, age 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., hair and moustache black, stoops slightly, well educated, of good address. A loan office manager. May seek employment as a clerk. Absconded 23rd ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Leicester. MIDLOTHIAN. 42.— Edinburgh ( City).— For stealing £ 100, 23rd ult.— WILLIAM MANSFIELD WARREN, age 35, height 5 ft. 5 in., rather stout, square build, high forehead, hair light, clean shaved, eyes light grey, addicted to drink; dress, blue suit, grey cap, red tie, and handkerchief. A clerk, was employed by the Popular Amusements Syndicate, Scottish National Exhibition, and was sent to a bank to cash a cheque for £ 100, which he did, and decamped. May endeavour to go abroad. Photograph can be seen on application. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Edinburgh. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 43.— Abergavenny ( County)— For stealing, 21st ult., a horse ( recovered)— ARTHUR KID- NER, alias CROMBIE ( supposed false), age 25 or 26, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair and moustache dark; dress, dark suit, bowler hat. Carried a mackintosh or coat. Warrant, issued. Information to Supt. Davies, Abergavenny. NOR 1HAMPTONSHIRE. 44.— Kettering { County).— For obtaining 7s. 6d., by false pretences, 22nd August, at Rothwell— NEEDHAM CARTE, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, pimples on face, hair and moustache black, eyes dark, bad teeth; wearing dark clothes and cap. Until 2 months ago he was employed by the Royal Key and Property Registry, Newcastle- on- Tyne, and continues to collect money by representing that he is still em- ployed by the firm. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hooper, Kettering. 45.- Northampton ( Borough).— For stealing £ 10 9s., 25th August, monies of a Sick and Dividend Club— LEONARD HOLT, age 39, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., rather round face, hair dark brown, moustache dark, small side whiskers, addicted to drink; dress, black morning coat and vest, grey mixture trousers, green cap, black canvas shoes. A gear case maker. He was Secre- tary of the Club, and was entrusted with the amount to bank. Absconded 15th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Northamp- ton. NO TTINGHA MS HIRE. 4*>. — Nottingham ( City). For larceny— EDGAR GERALD MEADS, alias LUCAS, age about 34, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., good build, complexion pale, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes brown, short- sighted, wears pince- nez, slightly bow- legged, very plausible; may be wearing blue serge or grey suit, with tight- fitting trousers. A cashier. Frequents hotels and good class public houses. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Notting- ham. PEMBROKESHIRE. 47. Pembroke Dock ( County).— For ob- taining food and lodgings by false pretences, at Tenby, 28th August - SHEPHERD, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair brown, 4 front upper teeth missing, Scotch accent; drees, dark brown jacket suit, rather shabby, black bowler hat, brown lace boots. Supposed identical with — Shepherd, Case No. 17, 11th ult., not Alfred J. Harrison, Case No. 19, 11th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Thomas, Pembroke Dock. SHROPSHIRE. £ 10 REWARD. 48.- Bridgnorth ( County). — For stealing ( bailee), 25th ult., £ 34 3s. 6d.— FREDERICK . HOWARD, age 54, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, very muscular, complexion fresh, hair ( cropped close) grey, clean shaved, small eyes, slightly deaf left side; dress, light grey overcoat, jacket, and trousers, fancy vest, black hard hat, brown lace boots. A builder's foreman; native of Manr chester. The money was handed to him for the purpose of ( laying wages. Is well known to builders at Manchester, Liverpool, Blackpool, and Birmingham. Photograph can be seen on application. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by Mr. T. J. Mason, Bridgnorth, for the apprehension of Howard. Information to Supt. Tait, Bridgnorth. SOMERSE TSHIRE. 49.— Flax Bourton ( County).— For stealing iron to the value of £ 22, at Backwell, between 17th August and 7th ult.— GEORGE HARRIS, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, hair and moustache sandy; dress, light suit, black bowler hat, sometimes wears dark suit and cap. May be found at brick works or in the employ of railway contractors. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pitman, Flax Bourton. SUSSEX ( East). 50.— Hove ( Borough).— For stealing a gold watch— HENRY DYKE, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, thin nose, high forehead, large prominent ears, teeth much discoloured; dress, blue serge suit, black bowler hat, black sailor knot tie, lace boots, wears close double curb pattern gold chain. A butler, has been employed as a coachman. Accompanied by his Wife, age about 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion pale. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hove. SUSSEX ( West). 51. — Midhurst ( County).— For fraud, 8th ult.— A MAN, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion florid, hair light brown, short thick hands; dress, brown mixture suit, white straw hat with black braid, carried a brown square bag. Appearance of a commercial traveller. He calls on grocers and general shopkeepers, states he repre- sents the firm of Beecham, St. Helens, and that the firm are introducing a powder for the cure of indigestion, produces a sample box, and induces 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 1908. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT Ccontinued) the shopkeeper to purchase same for Is. 3d. oi- ls. 6d., gives a receipt ou paper with heading, " Beecham's Pills, & c." thereon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Webling, Midhurst. WORGES TERSHIRE. 52.— StOUrpOft ( County).— For stealing, 25th July, 1908, a leather bag containing clothing ( re- covered)— SIDNEY FRANK ROBATHAN, age 32, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., rather round shoulders, complexion fair, hair brown, heavy eyebrows, clean shaved, eyes ( large) grey, speaks quickly, twitches right side of face, '' Mildred " tattooed one fore- arm; dress, brown suit, light cap. An electric tram- oar fitter. Had in his possession a character given by Mr. Maliood, Electric Power Station, Smethwick. Photograph can be seen on applica- tion. Absconded 12th ult. Accompanied by a Woman, age about 30, height about 5 ft. G in., good build, complexio/ n fair, hair ( inclined to sandy) golden. Had with her a new green tin box, a dark tin box, 2 long grey coats, 3 dresses ( 1 brown, 1 black, 1 blue), 2 hats ( 1 pink, 1 blue). Warrant issued. ( See Case No. 33, 4th ult.) Information to Supt. Walker, SLourport. YORKSHIRE ( East Rilling). 53. Hull ( City).— For failing to report— Licence- holder FREDERICK ROBINSON, alias GEORGE GORDON, Office No. 885- 99, age 42, height 5 ft. 4J ' in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes hazel- grey, ring 3rd finger both hands, anchor forearm, and line across left wrist. A fireman; native of Quetta, India. Sen- tenced at Northampton Borough Sessions, 23rd October, 1903, to 5 years penal servitude and 2 years supervision, for false pretences. Licensed 24th July, 1907. P d 282. May be dealt with where found. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). St.- Thornaby- on- Tees ( County).— For obtaining lodgings by false pretences, from 19th to 21st ult.— ROBERT CRUTCHLEY, alias WILLIS, RICHLIEU, and SMITH, age 34, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion pale, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, prominent nose, large ears, large splay feet, narrow chest, round shoulders, small scar base left thumb, wart inside left arm near elbow; dress, dark cloth jacket and vest, old blue trousers ( newly seated and patched at bottoms), blue collar and front combined, dark peak cap, hlucher boots. Stated he was a fitter on the North Eastern Railway. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cook, Thornaby- on Tees. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 55.— Hudders field ( Horough)— For stealing, 5th ult., from the custody of its guardians, Joseph Thompson, age 3 years, hair ( cut short) very light, eyes blue; wearing green mixture frock, front trimmed green velvet, new blue and black striped cap, black socks ( one longer than other), lace boots, red flannel singlet, flannelette shirt, pink do. skirts — JIM BAKER, age about 50, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache light, eyes blue, left leg lias been broken and in- clined outwards, Southern accent; dress, dark blue jacket and vest, cord trousers, blue or red muffler with white spots, new grey cap with narrow green stripes, clogs, usually carries a black bag, made of Italian cloth. Mostly engaged on public works. — ANNIE BAKER, age about 50, height about 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair light, eyes dark, large burn scar one side of neck; dress, dark mixture skirt, red velvet blouse, worked with white material, dark grey three- quarter length jacket, black hat, clogs. Warrants issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hudders- field. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BERKSHIRE. 56.— Wokingham { County).— Committed for trial at Berks Quarter Sessions, Reading, charged with obtaining food by false pretences— ERNEST EDWARD CLARK, alias ERNEST MASON and TAYLOR, age 27, height 5 ft. in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, prominent ears and nose, scar bridge of nose, under right eye, and left forefinger, dot back right forearm, and both legs; drese, dark suit, hard hat. Carried a light mackintosh and stick. A native of Southampton. Stated he was a Government Surveyor, and his luggage and companion would follow. Previously convicted at Southampton, Cambridge, Blandford, Pool, Bath, and Hants Assizes. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Goddard, Wokingham. CARDIGANSHIRE. 57. — A berystwyth { County). — Sentenced, 16th ult., to 6 months imprisonment for larceny — WILLIAM WATSON, alias OTHON VON DER ELST, age 32, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair and eyes dark brown; dress, dark grey jacket suit, white straw hat, patent leather boots. A native of Belgium. Found in his pos- session ( supposed stolen) a " Lea & Francis" bicycle, No. 21235; 1 lady's gold filled keyless ( American Waltham Watch Co.) watch, " No. 217572 " inside inner case, " Safety Barrel, 9249708 " on works; 1 lady's half hunter keyless silver watch, " 16999 1035 " inside case, short gold neck chain attached; 1 small diamond scarf pin; 1 gold wire brooch, " Ethel"; 1 silver bow brooch ; 1 silver button hook ; 1 gold pendant, with a lady's photograph on each side; 1 pair gold sleeve links; 1 small white metal book mirror; 1 leather- and gold cigarette case; 1 bunch of 11 keys on heart shaped ring. Pre- viously convicted at Brussels and Southwark, Lon- don. ( See Cases Nos. 59, 11th ult., and 16 and 78, 21st August, 1908.) Information to Supt. Jones, Aberystwyth. ESSEX. 58.— Epping ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 21st inst., charged with stealing a coarse jacket, lined coarse plaid flannel; 2 do. serge yests; 2 pair brown cord trousers, flap fronts, lined white twill, black bone buttons; 1 dark mixture cap; 1 pair spectacles, with small round ticket, bearing figures " " thereon, all new— WILLIAM PIPER, iMat JOHN WHITE, WARREN, and KING, age 65, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair and eyes grey, scar small of back; dress, serge jacket, brown cord trousers, grey cap, heavy lace boots. A wood- chopper; native of Islington. Information to Supt. Laver, Epping. GLOUCES TERSHIRE. 59.— Stroud { Comity).— Committed for trial, charged with sacrilege— GEORGE DOUGLAS, alias GEORGE DOUGLAS GORDON, age 35, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, burn marks calf and front of right leg. States he is a groom; native of London. — RICHARD DEAN, alias COLIN CAMP- BELL, age 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, liaii- dark brown, eyes grey, mole back of neck. States he is a labourer; native of Halifax. Both are of the tramping class, and supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Biggs, Stroud. HE REFORDSHIRE. 60. — Bromyard { County).— Committed for trial at Hereford Assizes, charged with arson— ALFRED GILES, age 26, height 5 ft. 3 in., hair and eyes brown: dress, old brown suit, grey cap, very old boots. A native of Cowbridge, Glamor- ganshire. Information to Supt. Lewis, Bromyard. NORFOLK. 61. — Harleston ( County). — Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, charged with housebreak- ing— ROBERT EVANS, age 42, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion swarthy, hair dark brown, eyes grey, right foot missing, walks with a crutch and stick; wearing brown jacket, vest, and cap. A native of Merthyr Tydvil. Information to Supt. Southgate, Harleston. SUSSEX ( East). 62.— Eastbourne { Borough).— Committed for trial at Lewes Quarter Sessions, 20th prox., charged with stealing ( bailee) a bicycle— ARTHUR ROSS, alias MORRIS, age 16, height 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion pale, hair brown, eyes hazed, of good address; dress, d/ ark stripeid tlweed jacket and trousers, tweed cap. A student. Previously con- victed at Canterbury, and supposed wanted else- where. Information to the Chief Constable, Eastbourne. PROPERTY STOLEN. ANGLESEY. W.— Menai Bridge ( County).— 22nd ult., from a Chapel at Llangefni, a French black marble clock, brass dial, dark Roman letters, steel hands, 2 pedestals on each side of dial. Information to Inspector Jones, Menai Bridge, or Sergeant Williams, Llangefni. ESSEX. 64. — Brentwood { County).— 16th ult., by burglary, at North Benfleet, a 3- bottle oak liqueur stand, silver mounts and plate, " To Wilfred from Uncle Frank, October 1st, 1906," engraved there- on; 1 electro- plated 6- bottle cruet ( mustard bottle missing); 1 do. egg frame, 4 cups; 1 do. set of fish carvers, in case, 5 pieces, makers, Mappin and Wobb, London; 12 white handled oheese knives; 1 pair gold rimmed spectacles, in case, makers, Boatman & Sous, Grays and Southend; 1 double . barrel breech- loading gun, makers, Bristow & Co., Leonards- on- Sea; 1 umbrella, straight handle, gilt mounts; 1 lady's do.; 1 red and white plaid knee rug; 1 white damask table cloth, " A. D." stamped in ink; 2 grey woollen under vests, " H. King" stamped on fronts; 1 lady's grey rainproof coat, velvet collar; 2 pairs do. slippers ( 1 pail- blue quilted ; 1 pair fawn colour, check); 3 pairs do. lace boots, " J. Spence & Co." on lining ( 1 pair with |> atent leather toe caps) ; 1 pair patent leather slippers, size 5. Information to Supt. Maiden, Brentwood. HERTFORDSHIRE . 65.— St. Albans tCounty).- 24th ult., by shopbreaking, at Harpenden, a " Premier " bicycle, new, i, 6 in. frame, black enamelled, lined red, raised handle bars, roller lever brakes, free wheel, clipper tyres, rubber pedals; a " Quadrant" bicycle, 26 in. frame, 2 speed gear, chain repaired, flat handle bars, roller brakes, Clincher tyres, Brooks' saddle, carrier on back, 3 new spokes in back wheel; 6 " Oleo " sparking plugs, in round boxes, about ins. long, prices marked on bottom of each; 3 blue mackintosh cycling capes. Information to Supt. Turner, St. Albans. 66.— Ware ( County).— 25th ult., by burglary, at Rushden, 3 war medals; 1 Japan c& sh box, " F. M. M." thereon; 1 small china teapot stand, man with pipe in mouth thereon; 12 red and blue china plates; 1 large china dish, with 6 egg cups; 1 red china jug; 2 Indian daggers, about 1 ft. long ( 1 in Shagerine case; other in wooden case); 2 red and blue china vases; 2 wooden Chinese gods, painted and gilded; 1 small travelling clock, in leather case; 1 silver Indian box, 1 ft. long; 3 plated snuffer trays; 1 pair snuffers; 1 silver candlestick, chased; 1 silver card case, " M. F. M." thereon; 1 spectacle case; 1 silver pocket knife, chased, blade broken; 1 Norwegian hair pin; 3 silver tea spoons ( 1 broken); 1 small Coronation spoon; 1 gold seal, yellow stone, " M." thereon; 2 china plates, Minton ware; 1 large china dish, 4 small ones inside; 1 silver rattle; 1 small silver box; 1 silver Crucifix; and about 17s. Information to Supt. Duke, Ware. LINCOLNSHIRE. 67.— Epworth ( County).— 26th ult., at Keadby Grange, a " New Hudson " bicycle, " No. 30549 " on tube under siaddle, flat handle bars, inverted lever brakes, free wheel, mudguards, diamond tyres, marked " Guaranteed," bright rims and spokes ( rather rusty), black en- amelled, red and black lined, usual part ® plated, tool bag and bright oil lamp attached— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark; dress, black jacket and vest, brown cord trousers, dark cap, white rubber front, coloured neckerchief, heavy lace boots. A tramping labourer. Information to Supt. Spofforth, Epworth. SURREY. 68.— Reigate ( Borough).— 23rd ult., a lady's 12 in. brown hand bag, initials " E. M. H." thereon; 1 24 in. brown Gladstone bag, new straps; 1 plated tea pot; 1 do. sugar basin; 1 do. milk jug; 1 do. salt cellar; 1 silver medal, engraved " Presented to Charles Nicholas"; 1 gold brooch, set amethyst and pearls; 1 pair plated salad servers; 1 hand mirror, silver back; 1 set of plated fish carvers; 1 plated egg cruet, 4 cups ( 1 missing); several old coins. Information to the Head Constable, Reigate. SUSSEX ( East). M.— Patcham ( County).— 18th or 19tb ult., a lady's gold neck chain, pendant attached, coloured photograph of a gentleman inside; 1 lady's gold marquise half- hoop ring; 1 lady's . FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1908. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 laundry mark on white handkerchief, " P. 433," " B. M." inside shirt collar, laced boots, of shabby genteel appearance. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hempstead. APPREHENSIONS. 74. Metropolitan Police District, W Division.— FREDERICK HESTER, Case No. 7, 6th March last. 75.— City of London.- ALBERT RAT- CLIFFE ALDERTON, Case No. 38, 24th January, 1908. 76.— Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury ( County). — HERBERT WILLIAM THOMAS, Case No. 8, 25th ult., and committed for trial at ensuing assizes. 77.— Cumberland, Penrith ( County).— STEPHEN BAIRSTOW, Case No. 13, 11th ult. 78.— Derbyshire, Renishaw ( County). — THOMAS WILTSHIRE, alias WILSHAW, Case No. 39, 21st August last. 79.- Essex, Romford ( County). — BEN- JAMIN WOODHOUSE, Case No. 15, 11th ult. 80 — Glamorganshire, Cardiff ( City) — W. E. WEST, Case No. 16, 11th ult. Hi.— Gloucestershire, Bristol ( City). — FRANCIS CHARLES BOLD, Case No. 23, 25th ult. 82. — Herefordshire, Ledbury ( County).— VICTOR BARNETT, Case No. 37, 21st February, 1908. 83. — Kent, Margate ( Borough).— ARTHUR LAWTON, Office No. S 1555, Case No. 37, 21st August last, at Margate, and committed for trial. 84 .— Kent, Tunbridge Wells ( Borough) GRAHAM, Case No. 39, 14th August last. 85.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City) — WILLIAM WALKER, Office No. 2611- 02, Case No. 23, 18th ult., at Stockport, for shopbreaking, as Albert Walker. 86 — Lancashire, Wig an ( Borough).— THOMAS WOOD, Office No. 1177- 02, Case No. 71, 7th August last, and sentenced, 22nd August, to 1 month and 14 days ( consecutive), for failing to report, and not paying railway fare, as James Buckley. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSION SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICY 90. — Criminal Investigation De- partment. - For forging 13 transfer notices on the London and South Western Bank, Harlesden Branch, thereby obtaining on 23rd ult. £ 290 from each of 8 branches of the Bank in South London— DAVITT STANLEY WINDELL, age 24, height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair ( short at sides, thick and wavy on top) brown, clean shaved, wears gold rimmed pince- nez; dress, black jacket suit, long light coloured overcoat, silk hat. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSON IN CUSTODY. ESSEX. 91.— Chelmsford ( County).— Committed for trial at Essex Quarter Sessions, 21st inst., charged with indecently assaulting a female— JOHN CON- NOR DRUCE, age 32, height 5 ft. 2 in., slight build, complexion fresh, oval face, hair brown, eyes blue, wears glasses; dress, dark jacket suit, black hard hat. A canvasser; native of Isleworth, Middlesex. Has been lately employed as an In- surance Asrent by the London, Edinburgh, and Glasgow Insurance Company. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 92.— Guisborough ( County). — Remanded till 5th inst., charged with larceny ( lodgings)— HETTIE HODGSON, age 22, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes dark brown, bad front teeth; dress, green jacket and skirt, green motor cap. A native of Brotten- in- Cleveland. 93.— Guisborough ( County),— Committed for trial at Northallerton Quarter Sessions, 22nd inst., charged with stealing a pair of field glasses— GEORGE HENRY GRIMMETT, alias GEORGE WILSON and G. MANN, Office No. S 60055 ( Case No. 64, 18th ult.), age 21, height 5 ft. 7J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, rash left side of face. A mill hand; native of Bradford. Has been convicted at Tadcaster, Brad- ford, Dewsbury, and Caistor. Information to Supt. Rose, Guisborough. ANIMALS, & c., RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 94.— J Division. - Pony, < fcc., Case No. 71, 18th ult. PROPERTY STOLEN- continued. ( lover's knot ring; 1 lady's ruby and pearl circle ring, broken; 3 steel money boxes, painted black, " Faxrows Bank, Old Steine, Brighton," thereon, • containing about 4s. Information to Supt. Dalmon, Patcham. WORCES TERSHIRE. 70.— Evesham ( County).— 28th ult., a road- ster bicycle, enamelled black, usual parts plated, transfer on front, " Wiffin & Ashplant, 22 Bridge Street, Evesham," 24 in. frame, 2 roller lever brakes, 2 mudguards ( front been broken and plate rivetted on), Dunlop tyre back wheel, rat trap pedals— By A MAN, age about 20, rather short, rosy face. Information to Supt. Cope, Evesham. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 71.— York ( City).— 12th ult., from the Railway Station, a lady's green crocodile leather dressing case ( recovered), in a black waterproof clover, initials " G. H. B." thereon, gold fittings, contain- ing a lady's gold hunting watch and chain, curb pattern, initials " A. M. M."; 1 do. small red en- amelled and seed pearl Bijou watch, red] enamel brooch attached; 1 gold and pearl muff chain, gold pencil attached; 1 gold1 emerald and diamond cluster ring, large emerald surrounded bv small diamonds; 1 gold oval ring, set ruby with large diamond each side; 1 do. marquise ring, set large sannhire, surrounded with diamonds; 1 black enamel and single diamond ring; 1 turquoise and diamond cluster ring; 1 small gold clock, initials " E. H. B.," to fit in a dressing case. Information to the Chief Constable, York. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. BERKSHIRE. 72.— Reading ( County).— 29th ult., on the ' Great Western Railway, at Purley, the body of A MAN, age about 44, length about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, small thick moustache, slightly grey; dress, blue serge siuit, white shirt, pants, and socks, white collar and tie, lace boots ( nearly new), size 6. Found in pockets:— A metal handle knife, " White and Mackay's Special Scotch " on handle; 1 pencil in flat case; 1 6 in. rule, cut from a 2 ft. clasp rule; 1 key; 1 ring; 1 watch key; and 1 white silk handkerchief. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, • County Police Office, Reading. HER TFORDSHIRE. 73.— Hemel Hempstead ( County).— 29th ult., in a field with his throat cut, the body of A MAN, age 35 to 40, length 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair ( very short) dark brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, several upper teeth missing, both legs ulcerated; dress, grey dust coat, black jacket and vest, dark grey striped trousers, black hard felt hat, size 61, small , rim, brown socks, collar marked " Sullivan," 87 Midlothian, Edinburgh ( City).— JAMES GRANT, Case No. 48, 10th July, 1908, and property recovered. 88— Shropshire, Wellington ( County) — WILLIAM BISHOP, Case No. 80, 4tli ult. 89 — Sussex ( East) , Eastbourne ( Borough).— A. MORRIS, Case No. 48, 31st July last. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND HAMPSHIRE. 95.— Aldershot ( County).— Abandoned in a gravel nit at Farnborough, 28th ult., a newly- born MALE CHILD, fully developed, apparently been born about 2 hours, but had received no attention at birth. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending September 26th, 1908, with the result, etc. Division conoerned. Office No. NAME. Sentence Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. He- convicted in Name of : X, Y. L. 378— 08 1( 300— 01 ARNOLD, JAMES ASHDOWN, MAURICE 1 month h. l. 3 months h. l. 22nd Sept., Marlborough St P. Ot. 18th Sept., Manchester P. Ct. D, E. T. 9is8— 05 397— 06 BERGER, VON FRANZ CHUTEIl, EDWARD 7 years impt., and 6 years loss of civil lights 12 years p. s. — Munich 20th Sept., Middlesex Sess. L, W. 1002— 03 GRANT, THOMAS 15 months b. l. 23rd Sept., S. L. Sess. A, L. 362— 03 HAGAN, JOHN Licence forfeited 22nd Sept., Tonbridge P. Sess. A, D, K. 17— 05 HARGERSON, JOHN 3 years p. s. 23rd S pt., S. L. Sess. F, L. V, W. 2226— 98 75— 01 JACKSON, FRANCIS RICHARD KAILEY, WILLIAM 6 months h. l. 21 months h. l. 28th Sept., Westminster P. Ct. 25th Sept., S. L. Sess. N. 1875— 07 MARLEY, ALBERT MARS 23 months h. l. 23rd Sept, S. L. Sess. Y, M. 328- 08 1919- 02 MATTHEWS, WILLIAM WESTON, GEORGE 4 years p. s. and 4 years supn. 21 months h. l. 19th Sept., Middlesex Sess. 24th Sept., S. L. Sess. T. . 143— 03 WHITE, JOHN 6 aontbs h. l. 25th Sept., W. L. P. Ct. Name and Division of Officer. Begging Fraud ( promise oi marriage) burglary ( 3 cases) Attempt to break A: enter ( shop) Failing to report Larceny ( trick) P. of C. Act Countinghouse- breaking Housebreaking fowl- stealingl Larceny ( till) Assault Same Name GEORGE EDWARDS EMANUEL BORGES Same Name JOHN WILSON Same Name Same Name JOHN FRANCIS MURPHif WILLIAM HAVEh- F1ELD MILES ALBERT MARLEY Same Nauie GEORGE WESTON Same Name P C. Brown, 424C. P S. Hailstone and P. C. Mullens, C. I. D.. T. P. C. Fowle, 354 W: also P. C. Riddiford, C. I. D., W. P. C. Cronk and P. S. Pusey, C. I. D., M. P. S. Stemp, 30B ; also P. C. Woodward, C. I. D., B. P. C. Heard and P. C. Pritehard, C. I. D.. V. P. C. Moll, 348P : also P. S. Blackmore, C. I. D.. P. Acting P. S. Wa'klate, 619Y ; also P. C. Summers, C. I. D., Y. P. C. Coombs, 23MR; also P. S. Pusey, C. I. D., M. P. C. Bine, 703X ; also P. C. Hutt, C. I. U., X. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1908. The apprehension of the undermentioned persons is sought for failing to report under the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Police Force requiring the capture is notified under the name of the person, with the exception of the Metropolitan District, which is shown by the letters C. 0. ( Convict Office). In all cases where a warrant has been granted, notification will follow name of Force desiring capture. In the event of the capture of persons circulated from C. 0. information is to be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Convict Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. The remainder to the Chief Constable of the Police District named. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., and Force Desiring Capture. LICENCE- HOLDERS. DAVEY, WILLIAM, alias HENRY WIL- LIAMS, GEORGE EDWARDS, GEORGE STEVENS, GEORGE WATSON, and HENRY CAVENDISH. 229- 02. C. O. HUGHES, GEORGE WILLIAM, alias GEORGE HUGHES, GEORGE AN- DREWS, WILLIAM CARROLL, GEORGE WILLIAM COWARD, GEORGE WILLIAM CARROLL, and FREDERICK WHITE. 2064- 02. C. O. KENNEDY, THOMAS, alias THOMAS JONES and BROWN. 645- 02. C. O. Warrant issued. NELSON, ALICE, alias AMELIA WEBB and ELLEN WEBB. 175- 02. C. O. O'BRIEN, HENRY, alias HENRY WIL LIAMS and TWINHAM. 589- 03. C. O. RAMSEY. FREDERICK JAMES, alias JAMES MCKENZIE, JOHN LARWARD SMITH, JOHN LLANWARNE SMITH, JAMES LLANWARNE, JAMES HAMIL- TON, JOHN HILL SMITH, and JAMES JOHNSTONE. 2435- 98. C. O. SHORTER, CHARLES, alias CHARLES THOMAS. 1859- 07. C. O. SUMRULE, WILLIAM, alias WILLIAM FLEGG, CHAMBERS, FLAG, and HORSE- TINE. 270- 08. C. O. TASNEY, FREDERICK, alias FREDERICK TERRY. 2824- 00. C. O. CARTER, MATTHIAS, alias CHARLES STANLEf and HARRY LAUDER. 1391- 04. Wakefield ( City). To be dealt with where found. DALY, JOHN, alias MICHAEL HORAN and JOHN MUNROE. 2143- 06. Pontefract ( County). To be dealt with where found. DEED, WILLIAM, alias WILLIAM KEARNS, DEE, and DEEDS. 2604- 01. Tredegar ( County). To be dealt with wheie found. HALL, WILLIAM, alias THOMAS HALL, HENRY HALL, HENRY HARRISON, WILLIAM HARRISON, HENRY LOGAN, WILLIAM HALL, and LOGAN HENDER- SON. 2844- 01. Liverpool ( City). To be dealt with where found. THOMPSON. WILLIAM, alias CHARLES HARTLEY and ROBERT THOMPSON. 2952- 02. Manchester ( City). To be dealt with where found. THORNE, GEORGE EDWARD. 930- 98. Stafford ( County). Warrant issued. SUPERVISEES. STEWART, JOHN, alias SAMUEL HOW- DEN, JAMES WEST, JOHN HOWDEN, PHILLIPS, and HOUGHTON. 3095- 02. C. O. To be dealt with where found. COSTER, JOHN, alias JOHN PHILLIP COSTER an- l JOHN COXON. 532- 06. Wareham ( County). To be dealt with where found. ROBINSON, JAMES, alias JAMES RYAN, JOHN TAYLOR, JAMES CARLTON, JAMES HARDY, and JAMES BROWN 2 < 60- 00. Gloucester ( County). To be dealt with where found. WALLACE, PERCY, alias PERCY BEAVIS. 217- 03. Nottingham ( City). To be dealt with where found. WALSH, MAURICE, alias MORRIS WALSH, WILLIAM WALSH, JOHN MILLINER, and CHRISTOPHER C< HC- i. 3022- 00. bo'.' on ( Couuly). To bi alt with .. ^> re > nd. AOS. HEIGHT. COM. HAIR. 66 26 2$ 51 24 56 40 60 26 28 33 31 54 59 34 36 31 32 23 31 5 5] 5 4 J 5 6 J 5 0 5 5 5 7} 5 81 4 11} 5 7} 5 5} 5 5j 5 0 5 4| 5 5 5 6} 5 8| 5 10 5 1} 5 6 5 7J fresh fresh fresh sallow fresh sallow fresh sallow fresh fresh fresh fresh fresh fresh sallow fresh fresh dark grey ( going bald) brn brn ( curly) dk brn dk brn grey dk bra ( trng grey) grey ( bald on top) bra brn dk bra dk brn ( going bald) turng grey ( bald on top) grey dk brn dk bra brn dk bra ( bald on top) brn very It brn EYKS. hazel hazel blue Qt de fctve) hazel hazel blue bra hazel blue blue brn hazel brn dk brn blue Tombstone, " MY LOVE," Buffalo Bill rt, " I LOVE FEABE JETTER, G R,' crossed swords, " I L E R" and " I L M A O" It forearm 2 scars rt, sailor It forearm grey blue grey grey dt bl ( catret rt) REMARKS. Conviction. Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. Scar rt eyebrow ; Britannia rt, wreath, American eagle, and scroll It forearm Scar on forehead and bridge of nose; " I L N S " It forearm Scar over rt eyebrow ; " I." 4th, " A." 3rd, " C." 2nd, and " K." 1st rt fingers, half ring 2nd It finger Mole rt of face ; birthmark on nose Scar bridge of nose ; nose inclines to It Face pock marked ; impediment in speech Scar back of rt hand, 2 scars It forearm Scar rt eyebrow Face pock marked ; scar It forehead and eyebrow Scar It of chin; head of woman pierced heart rt forearm and Scar bridge of nose and rt of neck Scar base It thumb ' M MEAD" rt, ship and bust of sailor It forearm ; lost end of rt thumb Bird each thumb J R" rt, 3 dots and " SB" It forearm end of 1st rt finger missing Scar It eyebrow Left eyelid droops ; scar It eyebrow and temple North London Sessions, 12th April, 1904, 3 years penal servitude for burglary. Liberated on 2nd licence 31st July, 1908, which exDires 6th October, 1908. e 200. ' "*" Middlesex Sessions, 9th April, 1904, 5 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for burglary. Licensed 10th August, 1908, which ex- pires 6th July, 1909. a e 312. Noith London Sessions, 15th September, 1903, 5 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Liberated on licence 24th June, 1907, which ex- pired 14th ult. d 547. I Middlesex Sessions, ? 4th May, 1902, 5J years penal servitude and 3 years supervision for larceny. Liberated on 2nd licence 8th August, 1908. R V o 38. North London Sessions, 25th April, 1905, 3 years penal servitude and 2 years supervision for larceny ( person). Liberated on 2nd licence 21st August, 1908. f 184. Lincoln Sessions, 22nd October, 1904, 5 years penal servitude for false pretences. Licensed 25th July, 1908. b e 208. Middlesex Sessions, 9th January, 1904, 5 years penal servitude and 3 years supervision for housebreak- ing. Licensed 22nd October, 1907. e 87. Central Criminal Court, 8th February, 1897, 12 years penal servitude for arson. Licensed 21st February, 1908. x F x 112. North London Sessions, 1st August, 1905, 3J years penal servitude, remanet of former sentence, and 2 years supervision for larceny. Licensed 11th August, 1908. d f 26. Preston Sessions. 1st December, 1904, 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Liberated on 2nd licence 29th August, 1908, which expires 2nd November, 1908. e 539. North London Sessions, 3rd March, 1903, 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Liberated on 2nd licence 29th August, 1908, which expires 14th December, 1908. d 188. Central Criminal Court, 11th January, 1904, 5 years penal servitude, remanet of former sentence, and 3 • years supervision for burglary. Licensed 22nd February, 1908. X e 486. Liverpool Assizes, 25th July, 1904, 3 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for utter- ing a forged order. Liberated on 2nd licence 13th August, 1908, which expires 8th October, 1908. Nee 125. Manchester Sessions, 2nd October, 1905, 3 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for housebreaking. Liberated on licence 14th August, 1908, which expires 22nd July 1909. B I Xd f 1018. Stafford Sessions, 8th March, 1906, 3 years penal servitude for horsa stealing. Licensed 25th July, 1908. g 101. South London Sessions, 20th July, 1904, 3j years penal servitude and 2 years supervision for shop- breaking. Licensed 12th March, 1907. e 380. Dorset SeEsions, 8th April, 1908, 6 months hard labour and 2 years supervision for larceny, Liberated 8th September, 1908, 859. Gloucester Sessions, 8th April, 1908, 6 months hard labour and 2 years supervision for larceny. Liberated 11th September, 1908. 947. Nottingham Sessions, 12th December, 1907, 6 months hard labour and 1 year supervision for shopbreak- ing. Liberated 18tb May, 1908. 1871. j North London Sessions, 26th April, 1904, 3 years penal servitude and 2 years supervision for re ceiving. Licensed 4th August, 1906. e 206. 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