PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1908. VOL. XXV., No. 2600. RJEJGrXJL. 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOII OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, ! NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. B. 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. hi 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. 6. 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 os. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, unless the article is large or unusually intricate, when the engraver's charge will range from 5s to 10s. A remittance of 5s. should be made in the first instance for cost of engraving sketches. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and if the name of such person is required tu be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. . TIONS. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by ait officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. S. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and as far us practicable they are alphabetically arranged by counties. y. 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 ol the fact, rejernng 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 luter than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, Sew Scotland Yard, ' oy 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 ncepted) will be given on application. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, Loudon S. W. ( IMPORTANT) MURDER. £ 50 REWARD. The Chief Officer of every Police Force throughout the United Kingdom is urgently requested to specially bring to the notice of each member of his Force the particulars appearing in Cases No. 2, of the " Police Gazette" of the 13th inst., and No. 5 of the 20th inst., re WILLIAM WARD, wanted far murder in the Metropolitan Police District. The man referred to is still at large. He is believed to be practically without means, and to be tramping the country. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT l.— Convict Supervision Office.— GEORGE CLARKE, Office No. 252- 96, Case No. 1, 30th ult., and Tabular Form, 6th inst., not now wanted. 2— X Division.— Foi obtaining 10s. by false pretences— EDWARD THOMAS, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion, hair, and moustache dark, eyes brown; dress, dark jacket suit. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 3.— For embezzling £ 119 10s.— REGINALD JOHN CURTIS, age 22, height 5 ft. 10 in., good build, complexion pale, hair very dark, slight moustache dark, eyes sunken; dress, dark brown suit, dark overcoat, hard felt hat. A clerk; native of London. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Stark, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. A YRSHIRE. 4.— Ayr ( County). — For obtaining money by false pretences, between 21st and 30th ult.— JAMES WILSON, age about 43, height about 5 ft. 5 in., square build, oomplexion fresh, hair and moustache ( mixed with grey) brown, left elbow joint ulcerated, one or more fingers of both hands missing, slightly lame one leg, of good address; wearing long grey tweed overcoat, soft green hat, light boots. Stated he was a photographer. He called at houses, asked to see the occupiers, to whom he exhibited his injuries, and stated he had to give up indoor employment on account of his being con- sumptive, and was soliciting subscriptions with a view to purchasing a photographic outfit to enable him to follow outdoor employment; also presented a manuscript book, bearing an inscription corres- ponding with the statements. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Ayrshire, Ayr. BEDFORDSHIRE. 5.— Lelghton Buzzard ( County).— For stealing 15s. and postage stamps to the value of 8s. 6d.— TWO MEN ( lst, age about 28, height, about 5 ft. 3 in., complexion, hair, and eyes ( piercing) dark; wearing dark overcoat and black bowler hat. 2nd. age about 24, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair brown, clean shaved; 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13. 1908. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT f continue- wealing dark jacket, light cap). Both of good ad- dress. They called at a solicitor's office, at 8 a. m., 24th inst., and represented to the cleaner that they had come to measure the windows for new blinds. VV arrant issued. Information to Supt. Woods, Leighton Buzzard. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 6.— Great Mar tow ( County).— For steal- ing from his lodgings at Bourne End, 17th inst., a church service bound in black, Presented to H. J. Rose on the occasion of his wedding " written on lly leaf— JAMES EDWARDS, age 21, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair black, clean shaved, only 2 teeth in front upper jaw, large scar right forearm; dress, grey overcoat, 2 jackets ( 1 black, 1 brown), grey trousers with mixture of red and green, greasy, dark red tie, large green cap, black scarf, lace boots. A tramping motor driver; native of Glasgow. May seek employment at garages. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Summers, High Wycombe. CARMARTHENSHIREv 7.— LI and Ho ( County).— For stealing, 24 th August last, a silver watch, " T. J." engraved on back; 1 lady's long gold guard, large gold locket attached; 1 pair trousers; 1 navy blue vest and cap; and — BENJAMIN MORRIS, alias EVANS and EVAN RICHARDS, age 29, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, scar back of head and over left eye, blue dot back of right hand, top of right little linger crushed. A native of Pembrey. 8.— LI and Ho ( County).— For stealing £ 13, 12th inst.— ALBERT E. LONGLEY, age 21, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue. A native of London. Has been in an Industrial School. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Llandilo. CARNARVONSHIRE. 9.— Bangor ( County).— For obtaining money by forged letters and telegrams— HARRY WIL- LIAMS, age 34, height 5 ft. 0J in., complexion fresh, hair brown. A native of Bangor. Was a timekeeper on the L. and N. W. Railway, also a chorister ( baritone). Convicted of larceny at Llandudno in August, 1905. May be found sing- ing on licensed premises or at Church Army Homes, & c. He obtained the money from church officials in name of Edward Edwards. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Bangor. CHESHIRE. 10.— Oukin field ( County). — For stealing, 16th inst., at Hollingworth, mare, & c., Case No. 13, 20th inst. ( recovered)— GEORGE EDWARD NICHOLSON, age about 20, height about 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion and hair dark, clean shaved, full face, well educated; dress, dark grey check suit, light mackintosh, green cap, tie fastens with gold ring, brown boots, may be wearing a white muffler, wore a gold watch and chain. Has been a turf and commission agent; supposed a native of Halifax. Has stayed at Pendleton, Old- ham, Whitchurch, and Southoweram, near Halifax. Frequents race meetings. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Croghan, Dukinfield. 11.— Haze! Grove ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings at Cheadle, 17th inst., 3 plain gold studs; 1 pair brown shoes, fancy fronts, white canvas lining, stamped " Jager" in gold, size 9; 1 pair patent leather boots, elastic sides, size 9; and £ 1 10s.— A MAN, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, high cheek bones, thin features, hair dark brown, supposed clean shaved, cut mark left cheek, birth mark on nose; dress, dark jacket, buff colour vest, dark tweed trousers, green peak cap, dark grey tweed over- coat, small gold keyless watch. He took temporary lodgings and stated he was going to reside at a local villa permanently. ( Supposed identical with Man, Case No. 14, 20th inst.) Information to Supt. Dutton, Hazel Grove. 12.— Lisoard ( County).— For obtaining 7s. 6d by false pretences— EMILY JONES, age 40 to 45, height 15 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion and hair dark, of good address; dress, short dark tight> fitting jacket, black skirt, black straw sailor hat, bog oak brooch ( shape of hand), fastened at top of jacket. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McHale, Liscard. 13.— Northwich ( County).— For obtaining a cheque anu oruer lor payment of Ju la lbs. bd. by iraud upon the Principal ol a Girls' College, v* incham, and 4 Hank ot Lngland notes :— Mancliester 10th April, 19U7, ' J* No. Z4456; Manchester, same aate, I" No. S4oOd; Manchester, lltn ApnJ, la07, No. 5U402, and Plymouth, 2utli SepteniDer, ItfUO, iNo. 30238— GEORGE STANTON TRELOAR, alius TtlEODOKE CAMPBELL, COULSON, and IJAVID MCKINNON, Office No. S 74073 ( Case No. 36, ^ 8th August last), age 58, height 5 ft. b in., slight build, complexion sallow, thin features, hair ( bald on crown) grey, eyes bluish- grey, well eaucated, Scotch accent; dress, frock coat, dark overcoat with stripe, green tie, dark stripe trousers, silk hat, brown kid gloves, supposed patent leather boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cooper, Northwich. DEVONSHIRE. 14.— Exeter ( City).— D'or obtaining food and lodgings' by lalse pretences, and failing to report— Licence- holder GEORGE FOW- L. ER, alias AKTHUH TAYLOR, Office No. 434- 01, age 28, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes hazel, ballet girl, heart, wreath, " ELIZA and clasped hands right, flower in pot left forearm, crossed nags left hand; dress, dark blue suit and cap. A native of Addingham, Yorks. Sentenced at Bridgwater Quarter Sessions, 24th October, 1905, to 4 years penal servitude for larceny and false pretences. Licensed 5 th inst. He takes lodg- ings and represents he lias recently been discharged from the Artillery on pension. He also describes himself as a groom in the employ of an army officer. Has been convicted at Skipton, Preston, Leeds, and Exeter. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Exeter. ESSEX. 15.— Epping ( County).— For obtaining 21 pigs, by a worthless cheque— HARRY ANSELL, age about 26, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion pale, hair brown, slight moustache light; wearing light brown overcoat, sometimes wears a light colour mackintosh, hard felt hat. Warrant issued. 16.— Epping ( County).— For obtaining a dark green Raili car, lined broad black, rubber tyres, brass fittings, " Saward Epping" on wheel caps, by a worthless cheque, 7th inst.— HARRY AN- SELL, age about 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, complexion florid, hair and heavy mous- tache dark brown, eyes grey or blue; dress1, black overcoat, dark trousers with light stripes, black hard hat, sometimes a soft felt hat, wore a gold colour curb pattern watch chain. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Laver, Epping. 17. — Houthminster ( County). — On two warrants for non- payment of £ 2 9s. and 9s., or in default 1 month and 7 days imprisonment for wilful damage and refusing to quit licensed pre- mises respectively— THOMAS BARKER, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes grey. A labourer; native of Wood- ham Ferris. Will probably be accompanied by a Woman, age 18, short, complexion dark. Information to Supt. Gibbons, Southminster. HER TFORDSHIRE. 18.- Hemel Hempstead ( County).— For stealing £ 16 Is., 19th inst.— ALICE SETCHELL, ago 22, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion dark, hair auburn ( dyed), eyes dark brown; dress, blue cloak, dark brown, striped dress, large black hat. A barmaid; native of Stetchworth, Cambridge- shire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hemp- stead. KENT. 19 — Canterbury ( City).— For stealing, 22nd inst., a dark waterproof cloth overcoat, gauntlet cuffs, 2 outside vertical pockets, 2 inside breast do., 1 ticket do., " L. Price, Brecon" supposed on tab; 1 single- breasted dark mixture tweed jacket suit, red stripe running through; 1 pair dark grey riding breeches, leather strappings, " Larkin, Brecon " stamped on buttons; and £ 18— WALTER GEORGE HUGHES, age 18, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, hammer toe left foot, round scar size of half- crown between shoulder blades; dress, brown tweed lounge suit, brown tie, black hard felt hat, light brown boots, wearing a leather watch guard with horn snaffle bit in centre. An absentee from the 21st Lancers; native of Rochester, Kent. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Canterbury. LANCASHIRE. 20. - Liverpool (^ uy>-— For stealing a suit, from his lodgings, 6th inst.— HENRY WOOD- WARD, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion ruduy, long thin lace, hair ( curly) dark, clean shaved, fcicotch accent. Stated he was a theatrical scenery painter. 21.— Liverpool ( City).— For failing to report — Licence- holder ELIZABETH TURNER, alias MARGARET GRAHAM, ROGERS, RYLANCE, THERESA MACK, and BLACK, Office No. 133- 99, age 50, height 4 ft. 10| in., complexion pale, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, scar lobe right ear, under left eye, and front of neck. A charwoman; native of Liverpool. Sentenced at Knutsford Quarter Sessions, loth October, 1906, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed loth ult. g 16. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. 22 .— Manchester ( City).— For obtaining £ 10 by false pretences— WILLIAM KELLY, alias JONES and C. H. HORLEY, age 60, height 5 ft. 9 in., round shoulders, slight build, complexion sallow, clear cut features, bald on top and strag- gling moustache grey, flat chest, lisps slightly; dress, grey coat, double- breasted, dark green trousers, wore a large pin in tie. He inserted in a local daily paper the following advertisement: — " Wanted, smart useful man to collect rents, & c.; state age and last employment. Address, No. — at the printers." Later he met complainant by arrangement at a dwelling house ( where he had engaged a room for two days) in a suburb of the City, and induced him to deposit £ 10 as security prior to being given an appointment. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. 23.— Preston ( Borouyh).— For stealing from his lodgings, 16th inst., a lady's dressing case ( re- covered) ; and a brown mackintosh— JOHN FORD, age about 36, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, clean shaved; dress, blue jacket suit, button boots. Appearance of a come- dian. Stated he was engaged at the Hippodrome. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Preston. 24.— Wig an ( Borouyh).— For stealing a silver cigar case, and uttering a worthless cheque, No. 56279 on the London and County Bank, Covent Garden Branch, London— WILLIAM WOOL- LEN, alias WILLIAM WILLIAMS, THOMAS LACY, GORDON KEMP, NEGIL KEMP, NEGIL VICTOR, DUDLEY MILLER, and HENRY LONSDALE, age 33, height 5 ft. 9£ in., complexion pale, hair brown, front teeth project, mole left cheek, near point of jaw, scar on chin, small round scar centre of forehead, 1 do. right of forehead; wearing a light brown mackintosh, brown lace boots. Supposed a native of Sheffield. ( See Case No. 40, 20th inst.) Information to the Chief Constable, Wigan. LINCOLNSHIRE. 25.— Boston ( County).— For stealing, at Skir- beck Quarter, 14th inst., a " Raleigh" bicycle, No. 195673, nearly new, 22 in. frame, 26 in. wheels, raised handle bars, inverted lever brakes. in. rat trap pedals, Brooks' saddle, black en- amelled, lined red— STEWART LEST IE, age 27, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion and hair ( very thin) dark, clean shaved ( has with him artificial nose, whiskers and moustache), large ears and hands, well educated, London accent; dress, striped tweed suit and cap. Supposed a native of London. He has been to sea as cook and deck hand on a trawler. Visits Port Missionaries and Sailors' Homes. Sings at concerts and public houses. Stated he had been with pierrot troupes at Blackpool and Bournemouth. Photograph can be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Costar, Boston NORFOLK. King's Lynn ( Borough).— Fov stealing ( by trick), 21st inst., a silver English lever watch, white dial, thin gold hands, case rather worn, glass slightly scratched, No. 14040, makers " Licker & Ketterer, Norwich," " Charles Watts" engraved inside case, white metal curb chain with bronze ambulance medallion, " Bernard C. Watts" en- graved thereon, attached— NED ALLEN, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, long thin face, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes brown, sharp nose, stoops slightly, walks badly, well educated; dress, light brown jacket and vest, dark blue trousers, blue muffler with white diamond spots, green check cap, Derby boots. Stated he was a native of Derby. He came to Lynn on Friday stated he had come from North Walsham, and that he was a telegraph linesman on the Midland and G. N. Railway at South Lynn. Had in his posses- sion a " Rudge- Whitworth " bicycle. Information to the Chief Constable, King's Lynn. FKIUAY, NOVEMUEK 27, 1908 T H E POLICE GAZETTE PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. PERTHSHIRE. 27.— Perih^ Cc. unty .— For stealing wine, and obtaining a situation by a false character— ALBERT TIVENDALE, alias THOMAS TIVEN- DALE, Office No. S/ 16313, age 42, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue. He obtains situations as butler to a country family by means address. of false characters sent from a bogus Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Perth. SUSSEX ( West). 21.— Arundel ( County).— For stealing, 30th ult., 20 fowls ( recovered)— JESSE HAWES, age 53, height 6 ft. 2 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes hazel, carried his head forward, is said to be consumptive; dress, light brown three- quarter length jacket with large pockets, cord trousers, tied below knees, white wrapper, cap, nailed boots, nearly new. A native of Littlehampton. Previously convicted at Arun- del and Worthing. May be found at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. White Arundel. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued j ~ OXFORDSHIRE. 29.— Banbury ( Borough).— For stealing, 22nd inst., a £ 10 Bank of England note, endorsed Faulks, Tubb & Co.; and £ 48 10s.— ARTHUR FISHER, alias STANLEY FOX and HENRY FOX, age 23 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion pale, hair very dark, clean shaved, eyes grey, very husky voice, appeal's asthmatical, ad- dicted to drink, well educated; dress, light check jacket suit, cap, grey overcoat ( old), brown boots. A pianoforte maker; native of London. Traced to Cricklewood, London, day of offence. Con- victed at Weston- super- Mare of larceny, and Perth of uttering a forged cheque. Information to the Head Constable, Banbury. PEMBROKESHIRE. 30.— Haverfordwest Castle ( County). — For cruelty to a horse at Narberth ( having been sentenced to two months imprisonment)— DANIEL JOHN, alias JONGHS, age 45, height 5 ft. 10J in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes hazel. A native of Crundale, Haverfordwest. Has worked in Carmarthenshire and Glamorganshire as a plate- layer on the G. W. Railway; also served in the Army. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Thomas, Pembroke Dock. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 31.— Longton ( County).— For failins to appear to a summons for playing a game of chance, 8th inst.— SAMUEL THORNTON, age 31, height about 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes grey; dress, dark suit, dark mixture overcoat, dark grey cap. A collier; native of Fenton or Hindley. Supposed in Lancashire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. WARWICKSHIRE. 32 — Leamington ( Borough).— For obtaining by false pretences, 14th inst., a gold watch ( re- covered)— Licence- holder HENRY FRANCIS HAMILTON, alias FORTESCUE, WILKINSON, WYNDHAM, and NAPIER, Office No. 3685- 97 ( ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR 90, Figure 14), age 64, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes brown, fleshy growth bottom lip; dress, light rough tweed jacket suit, green cap, may be wear- ing a silk hat and frock coat. Gave the name of Dr. Graham, and called on tradesmen, had goods sent to a boarding house, where he stayed from 12th to 16th inst., representing that he had taken a " shoot" in the neighbourhood. Had in his possession a canvas covered flat trunk, brass bound, leather handles, and a brown paper parcel. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Leamington. 33.— Nuneaton ( County).— For attempting to obtain a travelling case and kit bag by a worthless cheque, No. J, 86253, on the London County Ranking Co., Ltd., Covent Garden— WILLIAM WOOLLEN, alias WILLIAM WILLIAMS, THOMAS LACY, GORDON KEMP, NEGIL KEMP, NEGIL VICTOR, and DUDLEY MILLER, age 33, height 5 ft. 9J in., oomplexion -> ale, hair brown, front teeth project, mole left cheek near point of jaw, scar on chin, small round scar centre of forehead, one right of forehead; wearing a light brown motor mackintosh, brown lace boots. Supposed a native of Sheffield. ( See Case No. 42, 13th inst.) Warrant issued. 31. — Nuneaton ( County). — For stealing oailee) a bicycle, 21 in. frame, " Abbey " transfer on head, 26 in. wheels, plated rims, B. S. A. road racing measurements, bridged stays, thumb lever brake, rat trap pedals— A MAN, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion and hair fair, crooked no6e; dress, blue jacket and vest, dark trousers and cap, blue collar and front, striped tie. A bicycle builder; has worked at Liverpool and Manchester. Warrant issued. 35.— Nuneaton County).— For stealing A' 7 2s. 6d.— FREDERICK PARSONS, age 17, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, " F. P." and anchor left forearm, 4 dote right forearm, ring on both middle fingers; dress, dark grey suit, red cotton scarf, light grey cap, heavy lace boots. A native of Glascote, Warwick. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Evans, Nuneaton. WORCES TERSHIRE. 36. — Malvern ( County).— For stealing, 17th inst., a gold brooch ( recovered)— LIZZIE BAR- LOW, age about 45, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair black and wavy, front upper teeth miss- ing; dress, grey mixture three- quarter length jacket, black or grey skirt, black hat, brown trim- mings. A domestic servant. Accompanied by a Man, age about 55, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, hair black, moustache grey; dress, grey suit, fre- quents common lodging houses. Warrant issued. 37 — Malvern { County r— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— — GRAVES, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair ( short) dark brown, clean shaved, eyes very small; dress, dark brown suit, light cap, sometimes wears a muffler. He represented that he was employed at a local brewery repairing a boiler. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Male, Malvern. 38.— Stourbridge ( County).— For larceny ( lodgings), 22nd ult.— RICHARD HOOPER.', Office No. 1906- 04 ( ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR 86, Figure 13, and Case No. 56, 30th ult.), age 24, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion dark, hair ( thin) and eyes brown, mole right of mouth. A stable- man ; native of Manchester. — WILLIAM HARDY, Office No. 1907- 04 ( ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR 86, Figure 14), age 24, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion dark, hair and eyes dark brown, scar over left eye, left ear protrudes. A gardener; native of Bootle, Lanes. Convicted together at Gloucester Quarter Sessions, 5th April, 1905, and each sentenced to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Warrant issued. 39.- Stourbridge { County).— For stealing £ 10, 11th inst., from a van at Lye— PETER —, an Irishman, age 21, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, long face, hair ( cut very short) light, clean shaved, knock- kneed, walks badly; dress, grey jacket, double- breasted vest, black trousers, grey cap. green muffler, lace boots. Supposed a native of Liverpool. Talks of racing. May be found in company of showmen at fairs. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hinde, Stourbridge. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). io.— cuisborough ( CountyV- For obtain- ing Is. 6d. by false pretences, 10th inst.— A MAN, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 11 in., complexion dark or sallow, hair and moustache dark, large nose; wearing an old black mackintosh, cape at- tached, black felt hat, lace boots with broad toes. Had with him a brown Gladstone bag, containing patterns of boots, suitings, & c. He represented that he was travelling for a firm at Middlesbrough, obtained orders for goods, collected money on account, and gave receipts signed " J. May," and promised to forward the goods, which he failed to do. Warrant issued. Information to Supt.. Rose, Guisborough. 41. — Richmond 1 County). — For stealing ( bailee), 5th inst., 6 heifers ( recovered)— JAMES SCULLION, an Irishman, age about 50, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, addicted to drink; dress, dark suit, trousers repaired at knees with green worsted, fawn colour overcoat, blue and white collar, hard felt hat with wide brim. Stays at common lodging houses. A cattle drover. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wilson, Richmond. 4 I l iE POLICE GAZETTE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27, 1908. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continmd)- 42. — Middlesbrough ( Borough,). — For stealing, 16th inst., a fine black serge suit, black bone buttons, " G. F. Davidson, the Smart Tailor " in gilt letters on tab of jacket— SAMUEL HEW- SON, Office No. 1526- 08 ( see Case No. 33, current issue), age 20, height 5 ft. in., oomplexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar left eyiebrow and 2 left of forehead; dress, blue serge suit, light tie, black bowler hat, wearing a double gold curb watch chain, carried a greenish colour overcoat. A native of Bristol. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Middles brough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 43.— Leeds ( County).— For stealing ( servant), at Rawdon, 20th inst., a Post Office tin savings box, containing a Jubilee florin with hole therein; 1 florin; and 3 shillings; a green crocodile leather purse, containing 12 half- crowns; 1 black leather purse, containing a 4s. piece; 1 sixpence with hole therein; and a penny— ELIZABETH LISTER, alias WADE, age 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion fair, hair grey, eyes dark, stoops slightly, walks badly; dress, blue or black skirt, black three- quarter length jacket, brown straw sailor hat, brown ribbon around. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Knight Park Street, Leeds. 44.— Sheffield ( City).— For obtaining credit on grocers, & c., by false pretences ( Long Firm fraud)— ROBERT BELCHER, age about 27, height about 5 ft. 6 in., oomplexion lair, hair brown, eyes small ( peculiar), sharp features; dress, light grey suit, hard hat, or navy blue suit and cap. He rents a shop, usually a lock- up one, which he has painted and lettered in conspicuous colours, then orders Jarge quantities of groceries from various places. Left here 19th ult., and had goods consigned to Leeds per Midland Railway, from where they were removed and signed for in the name of " R. Belcher." Warrant issued. \ 45.— Sheffield ( City).— For failing to report — Supervisee JOHN JAMES McKONE, alias COWEN, Office No. 1628- 05, age 23, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey ( prominent), scar right cheek, " L" left forearm, dots back of left hand. A native of Derby. Sen- tenced at Nottingham Sesions, 20th February, 1908, to 9 months hard labour and 2 years super- vision for warehousebreaking. Liberated 6th ult. 121. May be dealt with where found. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Sheffield. 46.— Barnslev ( BoroughFor obtaining money by false pretences, 16th inst. SMITH, age about 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion very fresh, hair sandy, clean shaved, Yorkshire accent, very plausible; dress, blue serge suit, brown three- quarter length overcoat, green tie, black bowler hat. He called on shopkeepers, represented that he had been asked by the Vicar to invite them to advertise in the " Parish Magazine," which could be done for a fee of 5s., and in several cases ob- tained the money. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Barnsley. 47.— Oewsbury ' Borough\ For obtaining clothing by false pretences— — SIMPSON, age about 50 height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion ruddy, hair and moustache iron grey; wearing a heavy blue coat, double- breasted, pilot cap, muffler, heavy lace boots. He uses memoranda forms of a firm at Huddersfield, on which he writes to tradesmen representing himself as one of the firm, stating that a Mr. Simpson is authorised to spend £ 5, being compensation money, also encloses order form of the Golcar Urban District Council, then calls upon tradesmen and obtains the goods. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Dewsbury. PERSONS IN- CUSTODY. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 48. — Cambridge ( Borough).— Remanded till 2nd prox., charged with stealing, 16th inst., 2 bicycles ( recovered)— WILLIE WARE, alias WILLIAM DAVIS, age 20, height 5 ft. 2 in., oomplexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, burn scar right cheek, scars both hands; dress, light check jacket suit, light overcoat, bow tie, large black and white check cap, " Walk- over" boots, nearly new. A stableman; native of Newmarket. States he has been employed by a trainer at New- market, and has attended all race meetings in Eng- land and Scotland.— ALFRED WILLIAM HENRY ROBERTS, age 20, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes blue, branch, " Jess " right forearm, small scar outside right eye, left leg has been broken above ankle; dress, brown jacket siuit, light cap, lace boots. States he has been a ship's fireman and served in the Navy until April last. 49.— Cambridge ( Borough).— Charged with stealing, 23rd inst., a bicycle ( recovered)— FRANCIS TALBOT, age 25, height 5 ft. 8£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, abscess scar left jaw, milkmaid, clasped hands, dagger, heart with " Rosie " in scroll, and butterfly right forearm, small scar right middle finger, cross and anchor with " H. Talbot" in scroll under- neath on left bicep, mask, woman, " H. Talbot," " S," 7 dots, heart, and arrow left forearm, heart, clasped hands, and " True Love," cross, and " In memory " left wrist, ring on left little finger, St. George and dragon ( unfinished) on chest; dress, dark grey check suit with red stripes, blue necker- chief with white spots, light grey cap, old lace boots, Derby fronts. States he has been a ship's steward. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to the Chief Constable, Cambridge. DERBYSHIRE. 50. Buxton ( County.— Remanded, chavgeJ with attempting to obtain money from banks, 18th inst., by worthless cheques— MONTAGUE FREDERICK ELY, alias PHILIP HARDY, Office No. S/ 74176, age 30, height 5 ft. 7f in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes ( sunken) grey, slight moustache, of good address; dress, dark check suit, light grey cap and light rainproof over- coat. A native of Camberwell, London.— HENRY DRUMMOND, alias ARTHUR HAMBLETON, age 34, height 5 ft. 7f in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( partly bald), slight moustache, eyes hazel, broad forehead; dress, navy blue serge suit, green Scotch tweed cap, light green striped tweed overcoat. A native of Portsmouth. Wanted at Leamington and supposed elsewhere. Information to Supt. James, Buxton. ESSEX. 51,— Southend — On— Sea ( County).— Sen- tenced to 3 months imprisonment for stealing purses and money— ETHEL GOLDING, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, high cheek bones, freckled, hair dark, cut close ( wearing black false hair), eyes grey. In possession of 3 costumes ( 1 red, 1 blue, 1 grey). A milliner. Enters occupied houses, and if found states she has called at the wrong house. Believed to have been to Brighton, Margate, Ramsgate, and other seaside towns. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. SHROPSHIRE. 52 — Church Stretton ( County).— Sen- tenced, 20th inst., to 1 month imprisonment for stealing spectacles from a public house— THOMAS GREEN, age 47, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache light brown, eyes blue, nose has been broken, abscess mark left side of neck, ooal scars both knees; dress, old dark clothes and cap, strong lace boots. Sometimes works as a cattle drover or rag and bone gatherer. Information to Inspector Francis, Church Stretton. SOMERSETSHIRE. 53. — Bridgwater ( Borough) — Sentenced, 13th inst., to 3 months imprisonment for larceny ( person)— JAMES ASTON, age 29, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, mous- tache brown, eyes blue, scar right eyebrow and under chin, ballet girl right forearm; dress, brown coat and vest, grey trousers, slouch hat, blucher boots. A labourer; native of Walsall. Information to the Chief Constable, Bridgwater. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 54. — Smethwick ( County). — Remanded, charged with stealing 10s. by trick, 20th inst.— ERNEST LAMUEL BEST, alias CART- WRIGHT, age 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes ( cast in left) blue, mole on both cheeks, burn mark inside left forearm; dress, blue jacket and vest, grey mixture trousers, grey cap, lace boots. A baker; native of Glou- cester. He called on a pawnbroker, asked for £ 5 in exchange for silver, and while the pawnbroker was counting the silver he substituted a half- sovereign for a sovereign and said he had only received £ 4 10s. He admits committing offences at Birmingham, Walsall, Great Bridge, Oldbury, Handsworth, West Bromwich, and Wednesbury. Information to Supt. Goodwin, Smethwick. SURREY. 55— Woking ( County).— Remanded ( on bail) till 5th prox., charged with larceny ( 2 cases)— FRANK SAMUEL PICKFORD, age 42, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair ( bald on top) and moustache brown, scar across left knuckles, good address; dress, black frock coat and vest, light tweed trousers, black hard felt hat. An auctioneer, formerly a clerk. Stated he served in South Africa with the Imperial Yeomanry. Believed previously convicted of fraud. Information to Supt. Marks, Woking. SUSSEX ( East). 56. — Brighton ( Borough). — Remanded, charged on suspicion of stealing a silver circular pierced cake basket, engraved centre, beaded handle, Sheffield Hall mark, date, letter " W." Victoria, weight 20 ozs.— O T T O CARL AUGUST WEINHOLTZ, a German, age 24, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, clean shaved. A waiter. States he pur- chased the above from a man ( unknown) in Shaftes- bury Avenue, London, about a month ago. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton. WORCES TERSHIRE. 57.— Evesham ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions, charged with stealing a bicycle, 12th inst.— JOHN HAY- WARD, age 19, height 5 ft. 6f in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes blue," cut scar on forehead over left eye, large scar back left hand; dress, grey jacket and vest, brown cord trousers, rubber collar, dark cap, heavy nailed boots. A labourer; native of Greenwich, London. Information to Supt. Cope, Evesham. YORKSHIRE( North Riding). 58.— Guisborough ( County).— Sentenced, 24th inst., to 14 days imprisonment for larceny— GEORGE THOMPSON, age 38, height 5 ft. 7t iu. j complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey. A labourer; states he is a native of Glasgow. Information to Supt. Rose, Guisborough. 59. — Middlesbrough ( Borough). — Sen- tenced, 18th inst., to 3 and 3 months ( concurrent) for larceny, and 1 month imprisonment ( consecu- tive) for false pretences— JOHN CHARLES BAKER, age 33, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark, clean shaved, eyes hazel, crossed flags, crown, and indistinct tattoo marks left forearm, clasped hands and heart, " A. S. J. B." left wrist, burn scar right elbow; dress, dark three- quarter length overcoat, blue serge jacket and vest, brown knickerbockers, brown cycling stockings, lace boots with patent leather toe caps. A native of Wa> rington. Has served in the Army. Has been employed at hotels as billiard marker, barman, boots, & c. Photograph can bo seen on application. Information to the Chief Constable, Middles- brough. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 60.— F Division.— 19th inst., motor tyres ( 1 size 935 by 135, No. 47768/ 11973; 3, size 120 by 120, Nos. 50977/ 11975, 50659/ 11947. 50574/ 11939; 4, size 880 by 120, Nos. 43262/ 11971; 43215/ 11956, 43247/ 11954, 43100/ 11949; 1, size 875 by 105, No. 50842/ 11974; 1, size 870 by 90, No. 40924/ 11961; 2, size 810 by 90, Nos. 48269/ 11963 and 41890/ 11821); all stamped " Palla- dium," and fitted with concave steel studs. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 61. — High Wycombe ( Borough). — 23rd inst., by burglary, 2 overcoats ( 1 very dark grey, thick and heavy, black velvet collar, satin lined, black bone buttons, believed to have " Gibbs " on tab; 1 dark grey summer, collar of same material, silk lapels and linings, " Gibbs" inside); 1 pair black button boots, size 9; 1 silver tea pot, fluted sides, black handle; 1 silver cream jug to match; 4 do. egg spoons; 1 do. salt spoon; 1 plated salt cellar; 3 silver pepper boxes; 1 do. mustard pot; TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1908 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PROPERTY STOLEN eontinu- d.— 4 do. afternoon, tea spoons, engraved on front; 1 heavy silver dessert fork, " R. G." on handle; 2 dessert knives with pearl handles; 1 silver sauce ladle; 3 plated dessertspoons; 6 do. table spoons, " E. E. G." thereon, one top broken off by thieves; 1 heavy silver gravy spoon with initial thereon; 6 plated dessert spoons; 2 silver table spoons; 1 case of carvers ( 1 pair meat; 1 pair poultry; and steel; all ivory handles and silver mounted, case lined blue velvet and lid with satin) ; 1 small silver sugar tongs; 1 silver photograph frame, which con- tained the photograph of an elderly lady; 1 silver screw top of smelling bottle; 1 lady's silver card case, engraved; 1 tortoise shell cigar case, inlaid with gold; 1 silver vinaigrette, lined gold; 1 silver shell butter dish; 1 small silver spice box, egg shaped; 1 silver serviette ring, ribbed centre, beaded edges, " R. G." thereon; 1 white centre table cloth, with crochet work across and around border; about 50 cigars, German manufacture. Information to the Chief Constable, High Wycombe. DERBYSHIRE. 02. — Renishaw ( County). - 4th inst, at Whitwell, a bicycle, No. 127366, silent running, free wheel, 27 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, black enamelled frame, lined red, plated rims, North Road handle bars, 3 in. drop, inverted lever brakes, 2 rim do., wired in tyres, usual parts plated, " Star Cycle Co., Wolverhampton," on front tube and back mudguard, " Horace Barkes, East Kirby," on frame, both rims dented, nearly new. Information to Supt. Andrews, Renishaw, near Chesterfield. CL OUCES TERSHIRE. 63.— Bristol ( City).- 23rd inst., by housebreak- ') g, a lady's single diamond gold ring, claw setting; 1 do., gipsy setting; 1 do. heavy' gold ring, twisted knot pattern — By A M A N, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 to 9 in., strong build, reddish sandy hair, clean shaved, believed a dimple in chin, bow- legged; dress, dark overcoat, loose fitting trousers, large light green mixture cap. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 64.— Aldershot \ County). ) 9tli inst., a gold cigarette case, to hold 5 cigarettes, initials " U. E. G. J." in diamonds in left corner; 1 silver cigarette case, to hold 10 cigarettes, plain; 1 silver card case, crocodile on front with initials U. E. G. J." on crocodile; 1 silver match box, chased. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. ISLE OF WIGHT. 65.— Newport ( County).— 16th inst., by bur glary, a gold star pendant brooch, set pearls; 1 solid gold curb brooch; 1 pair gold cuff studs; 1 gold signet ring, set cat's- eye; 2 sets Jubilee ( 1887) silver coins, from 6d. to 5s.; a graceless florin ( minus Queen Victoria's head); about £ 2 in 3d. pieces; 5 Norwegian silver spoons; several enamel vest buttons; a number of foreign silver coins ( some gilded). Supposed by TRAMPS. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Newport. NO TTINGHA MS HIRE. 66.- Mansfield ( County). — 17th inst., by shopbreaking, at Sutton- in- Ashfield, a small safe ( recovered); a cheque ( rather large and pink) for £ 2 8s., on the Union of London and Smith's Bank, from the Sutton- in- Ashfield Urban District Council payable to C. J. Burton, endorsed C. J. Burton; a number of drab canvas bags, about 6 ins. wide, 8 or 9 ins. deep ( 1 marked " Smith"; 1 " Randall"); and £ 170 8s. 6| d. Information to Supt. Rodgers, Mansfield. OXFORDSHIRE. 67.— Oxford ( County).— 22nd inst., at Cowley Barracks, a grey mixture jacket and vest; 1 pair blue serge trousers; 1 green and brown mixture overcoat; 1 dark tweed cap; 1 pocket knife, brown bone handle, split; and 18s. 6d.— Suspicion is at- tached to TWO MEN ( lst, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6| in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes hazel; supposed wearing the stolen clothing, Army boots, socks, shirt, and pants, cap. A painter. 2nd, age 18 or 19, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair brown; dress, blue serge suit, dark muffler, cap, light lace boots). Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, County Police Office, Oxford. 5 TAFFORDSHIRE. 68.— Stafford ( County).— 2nd ult., in transit between Shrewsbury and Barlaston, near Stone, rid Stafford, a diamond and sapphire pendant ( be- lieved 7 sapphires), rose shape, 6 points, fine plain gold neck chain, 16 to 18 ins. long, attached, in a khaki colour leather case, oval, 6 to 8 ins. long, probably " Thompson, Jeweller, Bond Street," inside. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Stafford. SUSSEX ( East). 69.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— Between 13th and 22nd inst., an old 18 ct. gold dress ring, setting for 5 stones ( 3 missing); 1 lady's gold watch chain, rather thick links, with gold Mordan pencil case attached; 1 old silver lever watch ( small), open face, engine turned case, No. 1493 ( very much worn); 1 stamp box; 1 silver chain purse; 1 brown mixture tweed overcoat, no lining, black and white striped lining to sleeves, gauntlet cuffs, 2 large outside patch pockets with buttons, chain hanger tab on inside, with maker's name, " Ross & Co., Exeter," also " E. Cree" written in ink; 1 khaki coloured motor cap; 1 white woollen motor scarf; 1 pair of ladies' black button boots, size 5 or small 6, pointed toes, 2 protectors on right sole. 16th inst., a " Rover " bicycle, fixed wheel, black enamelled, drop handle bars, no grips, Bowden back brake, zigzag pattern front tyre, Warwick back tyre, rubber pedals, black celluloid pump black lamp, Bright Boys" thereon, no mud- guards, maker's name enamelled over. 22nd inst., by sacrilege, 2 plain solid silver Com- munion cups; 2 do. plates; 1 glass flagon, with silver rim at bottom, silver band around centre, silver handle and lid. All supposed to have " St. Philip's Church" or " Presented to St. Philip's Church by the Vicar and Congregation of Holy Trinity," thereon. Information to the Chief Constable, Eastbourne, WORCESTt RSHIRE. 70. — Bromsgrove ( County).— 15th inst., by housebreaking, a gold brooch, similar to a lover's double knot, set rubies ( 1 missing), and 2 gold drops, bell shape; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set 3 small diamonds, encircled with small turquoise; 1 gold watch chain very massive, twisted links; 1 lady's gold watch, English lever, No. 16840, " J. & S. Mole" engraved on works; 1 gold necklet; 5 gold pendants with coral centre and drops; 1 silver necklet, wide band with small embossed silver pieces; and £ 12 to £ 15, including Jubilee coins from 3d. piece to a sovereign. Information to Supt. Beal, Bromsgrove. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 71.— Leeds ( County).— Between 23rd and 24th inst., at Roundhay, a silver tea service, flat bottom, no feet, " Griffin on Crown " engraved on each piece, Hall marked, Victoria " y"; 1 pair silver sugar tongs, engraved, George pattern; 2 silver salt spoons, shovel shape, George pattern 3 silver serviette rings, marked " E. K. O. A. N. O." and " Leslie Owen"; 1 silver sugar sifter, Old English handle ( heavy); 1 silver cigar case, en- graved, " Presented to William Owen by the Em- ployees of Owen and Robinson, Ltd."; 4 silver tea knives, silver handles; 1 plated hot water jug " E. P. B. M."; 1 pair silver- plated sugar tongs; 2 silver- plated Old English salt spoons; 3 plated serviette rings, old, engine- turned, Nos. 1, 4, 5 1 dark grey overcoat, velvet collar; 2 pairs lace boots, no toe caps, hand sewn, size ( soled) 1 pair brown boots, size 8£; 2 pairs gloves; 1 white table cloth ( with patch). Information to Supt. Knight, Park Street, Leeds. PROPERTY RECOVERED. CHESHIRE. 72.- Dukinfield ( County).— Mare, < fcc., Case No. 13, 20th inst. ISLE OF WIGHT. 73.— Newport ( County).— Bank notes, ic. i Case No. ( 53, 9th ult., and thief arrested. SUSSEX ( East). 74.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— Triedei bin- oculars, Case No. 75, 31st July last, and overcoat, Case No. 55, 30th ult., and thieves arrested. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 75.— Goole ( County) - A large portion of the property, Case No. 71, 14th August last, and MAN ( ALFRED BELL CROXTON) arrested, and committed for trial at next Leeds Assizes. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 76 — C Division.— 11th inst, a red roan mare, 6 years, 15 hands, long mane and tail, off hind fetlock white, arrow burnt on near hind quarters; a dealer's ( or Reading) cart, painted dark green, picked out black, rubber tyres, brass wheel caps, " Durrant and Son, Warwick Road, Kensington " thereon, " A. C." on panels; set of black leather harness white metal mounts; and whip. 77.— K Division.— 16th inst_, a blue roan gelding, age 5 years, 16 hands, short mane and tail, white face, 1 hind hoof and 1 fore do. white, near fore leg blistered, no hind shoes. In good condition, valuable. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 78.— Metropolitan Police District, X Division.— FRED LETCH, Case No. 8, 8th May last, and gave name of Marsh Norrington Letch. 79 — Metropolitan Police District, X Division.— HARRY JACOBS, Case No. 8, 20th inst. SO.— Metropolitan Police District, Y Division. — E. KING, Case No. 6, 13th March last. 81— Cheshire, Birkenhead ( County). — WOMAN, Case No. 11, 23rd ult. 82. — Dorsetshire, Shaftesbury ( County).— GEORGE WILLIAMS, Case No. 12, 9th ult. 83. — Essex, Brentwood ( County). — GEORGE BARNES, Case No. ly, 20 h ipst. 84— Essex, Chelmsford ICounty).— HARRY MOUNTFORD HILLS, Case No 16, 9th ult. 85.— Gloucestershire, Bristol ( City). — WILLIAM ARMITAGE, alias A. MAVOR BROWN, Case No. 18, 20th March, 1908. 66.— Kent, Canterbury ( City).- MAN, Case No. 44, 24tli July Last, at Aberystwyth. 87.— Kent, Dover ( Borough,).- SAMUEL PIERCE, Case No. 46, 24th July last. 88.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City). - HENRY LANE, Office No. 3593- 02, Case No. 25, and Tabular Form, 6th inst., and current List of Re- convictions. 89.— Lancashire, Manchester yCity). — AMOS BRIGGS, Office No. 1379- 00, Case No. 27, 17th July last, and current List of Recon- victions. 90.— Leicestershire, Lough- borough ( County).— CHARLES JONES, Office No. 582- 08, Case No. 84, 30th ult., and Tabular Form, 6th inst. 91 — Lincolnshire, Epworth ( County). — THOMAS BRIGHAM, Case No. 28, 11th Septem- ber last. 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13. 1908. APPREHENSIONS ( continued).— 92.— Northumberland, Newcastle- upon- Tyne ( County). — RALPH BATEY, Office No. 28- 06, Case No. 38, 20th inst. 93.— Staffordshire, Long ton ( County). RICHARD HARDY, Case No. .! 4. 10th July last, and discharged.— WILLIAM ELLISON CHAl)- WICH, Case No. 82, 17th July last and sentenced to one month imprisonment, 94. — Sussex ( East), Brighton ( Borough).— SOPHIA A. WATSON, Office No. 2573- 00, C se No. 33, 6th inst., and remanded at Bath ( City) for false pretences. 95. — Sussex { East), Hastings ( Borough).— EDWARD HARKER, Office No. 1475- 00, Case No. 44, 14th December, 1906, and sentenced at Clerkenwell Police Court, 11th inst., to 1 month hard labour for being drunk and dis- orderly. 96. — Warwickshire, Warwick ( County).— FLORENCE HAYWARD, Case No. 35, 30th ult., and sentenced to 2 months im- prisonment for larceny at Birmingham, 23rd inst., in name of Hannah Abbotts. 97.— Warwickshire, Leamington ( Borough).— ARTHUR BLANCHARD, Case No. 47, 9th ult. 98.— Westmoreland, Kendal ( County).— JAMES McVITIE, Case No. 49, 26th June last. 99.— Yorkshire ( East Riding), Hull ( City).— EDWARD DALE, Office No. 1546- 03, Case No. 50, 26th June, 1908, and remanded at Thames Police Court, London, for failing to report and produce his licence. 100 — Yorkshire, ( North Riding), Thornaby- on- Tees ( County). - ROBERT ICETON, Case No. 37, 6th inst., and sentenced, 24th inst., to 6 months imprisonment. 101— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Bradford ( County).— JOSEPH ALLEYNE RODGERS, Case No. 45, 13th inst. 102.— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Pontefract ( County).— JOHN DALY, Office No. 2143- 06, Case No. 35, 11th September last, and current List of Re- convictions. 103- Yorkshire ( West Riding), Sheffield ( City).— McEVERY, alias JONES Case No. 46, 20th inst., and dealt with under the Probation of Offenders' Act, in name of Herbert Edward Lewis. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. BERKSHIRE. 104.— Reading ( Borough).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— JOHN WILSON, age about 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion sallow, hair ( very thin in front) and moustache dark, eyes blue, double jointed at elbows and others parts of body, slightly bow- legged; dress, blue sersre coat, dark buttons, dark knitted fancy vest, velvet collar, blue collar and front, brown cord trousers, dark cap, braid on neak. Appear- ance of a railway servant. He engaged lodgings, representing that he was a railway- man from Chester, and requested lodgings for a fellow work- man, stayed a day or two, then absconded. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Reading. DERBYSHIRE. 105.— Chesterfield ( Borough). — For being concerned with Arthur Green ( committed for trial at the next Derbyshire Quarter Sessions) in stealing jewellery— JOHN RAYNOR, age 43, height 5 ft. 9 in., stiff build, complexion fresh, full face, hair grey, clean shaved, eyes brown, scar on nose and left of chin. A butcher or cattle drover. Well known to butchers and cattle dealers in Notting- hamshire and Derbyshire. Information to the Chief Constable, Chesterfield. ESSEX. 106.- Southend- on- Sea ( County). — For obtaining goods by false pretences ( Long Firm frauds)— JAMES SCULTHORPE and S. E. PRATT, alias BROWN BROTHERS ( lst, age about 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion sallow, thin face, hair and moustache light brown, eyes grey, bow- legged; dress, dark jacket suit, bowler hat, brown leggings. 2nd, age about 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, com- plexion sallow, long thin face, hair ( turning grey) dark, clean shaved, eyes grey, one front upper tooth broken; dress, dark jacket suit). Iron- mongers; natives of East London. They represent themselves to be wholesale ironmongers and hard- I ware dealers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. HAMPSHIRE. 107.— Southampton ( Borough). — BENJA- MIN ERNEST FORROW, Case No. 26, 28th August last. Information cancelled. © YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 108.— Bradford ( City).- For failing to report - Licence- holder ROBERT BENTLEY, alias ARTHUR JONES, Office No. 3345- 00, age 48, height 5 ft. 3£ in., complexion fresh, eyes brown, scar centre of forehead and 2 on bridge of nose, crown, shield, 2 flags, star, and " M. M." each fore- arm, part ring lst and 2nd left fingers. A shoe- maker; native of Birmingham. Sentenced at Leeds Assizes, 3rd December, 1904, to 5 years penal servitude for coining. Licensed 14th September last, e 588. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bradford. PROPERTY STOLEN. BERKSHIRE. 109. — Reading ( Borough). — 23rd inst., a " Premier" bicycle, 24 in. frame, raised handle Inrs, black grips, plated rims ( rather rusty), new Dunlop tyres, roller lever brakes, enamelled black, lined red, enamel worn off several places, " Premier" transfer on head, small tool bag, new back mud- guard, No. 225411. 16th inst., a lady's 18 ct. gold ring, set 3 dia- monds, gipsy setting; 1 do. plain gold chased nnlg. Information to the Chief Constable, Reading. HAMPSHIRE. 110.— Southampton ( Borough).— 19th inst., a " Standard Humber" bicycle, 28 in. wheels, 25 in. frame, black enamelled, plated rims, black centres, straight handle bars, new Brooks' B. 75 spring saddle, Lucas Holophote lamp, tool bag containing 2 spanners and sorew hammer, No. 211771 ( the last figure may be taken for a 2). 20th inst., a " New Hudson" bicycle, 2 speed gear, upturned handle bars, carrier with straps on handle, 24 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, Dunlop tyres, enamelled black, red lines, plated hub, rubber pedals, 2 roller brakes, No. 56941. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. APPREHENSION. Hi-— Metropolitan Police District, N Division. - FRANK FARR, alias LEACH, Case No. 5, 17th June, 1904. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending November 21st, 1908, with the result, etc. Division concerne. 1 Office No. NAME. Sentence Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. " - iS? n 14th Nov., Lewes Assizes H. 512— 05 ATTENBOAM, HENKY 7 years p. s. Stealingjjewellery HENRY MYERS L. 1305— 01 BENSON, JAMES 3 months h. l. 21st Nov., Westminster P. Ct. Larceny Same Name P. O. Lioyd, 201L; also P. S. Gillan, C. I. D., V. Det.- Insp. Ottaway, City. P. C. Stevenson, 818X. E. X. 3397— 00 260— 01 BERNARD, HENRY P. BONNEY, FREDERICK 5 years p. s. 3 months h. l. 13th Nov., C. C. Ct. 18th Nov., W. L. P. Ct. False pretences Assault on police HENRY WARWICK GYDE Same Name M. 2113— 06 DALY, JOHN 8 months h. l. 16th Nov., Nottingham Sess. Larceny ( person) JOHN MUNROE L. H. L, W. T, X. 589— 01 585— 00 2876— 02 759— 01 DOKE, HENRY GOODSON, JAMES HART, EDWARD HARVEY, CHARLES 18 months h. l. 3 month h. l 21 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 18th Nov., S. L. Sess. 19th Nov., Old Street P. Ct. 20th Nov., S. L. Sess. 18th Nov., S. L. Sess. Burglary Larceny Receiving Housebreaking Same Name DANIEL O'BRIEN JOHN O'SHEA CHARLES AMBROS P. S. Hedges, C. I. D., P ; also P. S. Beard, C. I. D., L. P. O. Vince, 50HR; also P. C. Smart; C. I. D., H. P. C. Morris. C. I. D., M ; also P. S. Hol- ford, C. I. D., P. P. C. Aubrey, 318W; also P. S. Allen, C. I. D., T. P. S. Rixon, C. I. D., D; also P. S. Mel- ville, C. I. D.. R. P. C; Cox, 257V; also P. C. Pritchard, C. I. D., V. B. V. X. 1470— 01 84— 02 3593— 02 HAWOOD, CHARLES HOOPER, FREDERICK LANE, HENRY 3 years p. s. 3 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 18th Nov., S. L. Sess. 21st Nov., S. W. P. Ct. 11th Nov., Nottingham P. Ct. Burglary Larceny Failing to report JOHN GROSVENOR Same Name Same Name L. 709— 97 LOVELL, WILLIAM 21 months h. l. 18th Nov., S. L. Sen. Larceny Same Name P. C. Snell, 691R; also P. C. Waters, 258L. P. C. Williams, 215J ; also P. S. Norris, C. I. D., K. P S. Steggals, C. I. D., E ; also P. S. Stephens, C. I. D., E. P. C. Thorley, 41 DR. H, K. 898— 02 MAY, GEORGE 2 month h. l. 20th Nov., Thames P. Ct. Unlawful possession EDWARD DRAKE G. D. 3168— 02 39— 01 NELSON, HENRY QUINLAN, PATRICK 3 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 16th Nov., Bow St. P. Ct. 16th Nov., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 19th Nov., C. C. Ct. 16th Nov., Derbyshire Assizes Attempted larceny ( person) Assault on police HENRY JACKSON Same Name R. H, W. 2878- 00 20— 05 THOMAS, GEORGE WILSON, JOHN 4 years p. s. 9 months h. l. False pretences Larceny ( person) GEORGE WILLIAM FROST HENRY DONLON Det.- Insp. Murphy, City. J. ONDON: PRINTED FOR HIS MAJESTV' STATIOKERT OFFICE B7 J. J. KELIHER 4 Co., 3i, NEW BRIDGE STREET, 0. C,; 33, KINO WILLIAM STREET, B. C.; IND MARSHALSEA WORKS, S. B. 75317