" 3CHE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 1909. VOL. XXVI., No. 2612. 6. 7. KJBaiJL Ail communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, . NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken, upon them by another force. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 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 dearly stated. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be inserted at a cost of 7s. per portrait, and* i, f 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 of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rani; than Inspector, or analogous thereto. ATIOKrs. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and as far as practicable they are alphabetically arranged by counties. !•. The force u- hich causes particulars concerning deling/ tents 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. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13 The Space being limited, announcements concerning " Missing Persons" are only accepted on payment, but insertion in the next or any subsequent issue cannot be guaranteed. The charge for such insertion ( if accepted) mil be given on application. 14. All copies of the POLICE GAZETTE re- transmitted by Police Forces should be prepaid at the ordinary rate for printed matter sent ! ni post'within the United Kinndmn rdinary ! for matter sent, try post within the United Kingdom. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette " will he found arranged for easy reference as fol- lows : ( a) Regulations at ton of first page. ( A) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged, as far as practicable, in alphabetical order. ( c) Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. ( a) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. SPECIAL NOTICE. LICENCE HOLDERS AND SUPERVISEES In most cases in which Licence- holders and Supervisees residing in the Provinces fail to report themselves and whose arrest is con- sequently desired, the Editor is requested to insert the particulars in the GAZETTE. Arrests on such informations are made subsequently, but the particulars are not always forwarded for the purpose of the original information being can- celled as required by Rule 9 of the Regulations ; the Editor therefore desires to call special atten- tion to this matter with a view to the Rule mentioned being invariably acted upon. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.- Convict Supervision Office. For failing to report— Licence- holder CHARLES PAGE, alias LOUIS CHARLES PAGE, Office No. 154- 03, age 33, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair light brown ( thin), eyes grey, mole each side of face. A shop porter; native of London. Sentenced at Taunton Quarter Sessions, 4th July, 1906, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 15th October, 1908. g 325. May be dealt with where found. 2.— c Division.— For obtaining, 24th ult., £ 10 by a worthless cheque, No. 119 over B. 149575, drawn on the London City and Midland Bank, Newcastle- on- Tyne Branch.— A. H. CLOUGH, age 28, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., good build, complexion very dark, full face, puffed cheeks, hair black, bad teeth, walks erect, of good address; dress, dark suit, black overcoat, bowler hat. Warrant issued. 3• G Division.— For stealing £ 30— WIL LIAM DIXON, alias BONE & CO., age 45, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) brown, addicted to drink; wearing dark clothes. A native of London. He accepted the above amount as a deposit for part partner of his business. Absconded 10th ult. Warrant issued. 4. — P Division.— For living on the earnings of prostitution— AUGUST GOTZ, alias GORTZ, age 51, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes brown, lady in heart, " Aug. Gotz, 1878," in blue ink right forearm; dress, dark grey jacket suit, black hard felt hat, wearing a heavy gold watch chain, £ 2 piece attached. A native of Elberfelt, Germany. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 5.— For forging and uttering an authority for the payment of £ 8 8s.— WILLIAM GUELPHS RUT- LEDGE, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and heavy moustache light, eyes grey; wearing dark clothes. A solicitor's clerk; native of London. May be found in com- pany of socialists. Absconded about 8th December, 1908. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Stark, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. j CHESHIRE. 6.— Birkenhead ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 3 by a worthless cheque— E. T. DAVISON, age 43, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, moustache sandy; dress, black mourning coat and vest, dark striped trousers, narrow legs, black hard felt hat, usually carries a fawn colour mackintosh. An Insurance agent; native of Stockton- on- Tees. Has been connected with Insurance Companies in London, Liverpool, Bradford, Leeds, and New- castle- on- Tyne. Absconded 19th October, 1908. Warrant issued. 1 - Birkenhead ( Borough).— For stealing £ 58 13s. 6d., monies of a burial club, of which he was treasurer— WILLIAM BEGGY, age 41, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair ( turning grey) dark, mous- tache iron- grey; dress, dark jacket and cap, blue overalls. A plumber; native of Birkenhead. Ab- sconded 12th December, 1908. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Birkenhead. 8. Macclesfield ( borough).— For obtain- ing money by false pretences in November last— ALFRED HALFORD, age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., moustaehe and beard turning grey; dress, black suit, black soft felt hat, wears pince nez. He represented himself in the employ of the Royal Fire Insurance Company, Ltd., Manchester, and gave a receipt signed " Alfred Halford, Urmston, Manchester." He stays at private lodgings, pays a portion, and decamps. Wan- ant issued. Information to the Chief Constable. Macclesfield. CUMBERLAND. 9.- Cocker mouth ( County).— For desert- ing his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Cockermouth Union— WILLIAM BRAD- SHAW, age 43, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., sitout build, broad shoulders, complexion fresh, thin face, hair ( turning grey) brown, moustache light brown, eyes blue, small wart right side upper lip. A labourer. May be found on public works or acting as a pedlar. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ulingworth, Cockermouth. 10 .— Penrith ( County).— For stealing, 14th ult., at Catterlen, 2 overcoats ( recovered)— JOSEPH JOHNSTONE, age about 60, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion and hair ( turning grey) dark, marks on face similar to gunpowder marks ; dress, dark jacket and cap, cord trousers, dark muffler, heavy boots. Had in his possession a pedlar's certificate.— — JOHNSTONE ( wife of T H E POLICE GAZETTE. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— above), age about 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion sallow, high cheek bones, hair dark, of masculine appearance; dress, long check jacket, dark dress, white scarf, grey motor cap, heavy boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barron, Penrith. DERBYSHIRE. 11. Derby ( County).— For failing to appear to a witness summons, 11th ult.— BERNARD DOYLE, age 36, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, left hip bone diseased, and leg shorter than right, walks lame. A native of Derby. May seek employment at livery stables or farm houses. Believed to know Manchester and District well. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Richardson, Derby. 12.— Chesterfield ( Borough).— For stealing, from her lodgings, 9th ult., a lady's brown satin cloth three- quarter length coat, brown velvet trim- mings, brown and white striped lining, brown buttons, 2 patch pockets outside; 1 cotton blouse, white spots, black ground— SELINA THOR- LEY, age 18, height about 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair brown, suffers with swollen legs; may be wearing the stolen property. A native of Mosboro'. She was discharged from the Chester- field Union Workhouse, lst ult., and may go into a similar Institution. 13 — Chesterfield ( Borough).— For stealing from his lodgings, 15th ult., a Jubilee sovereign, mounted as pendant— THOMAS SPEED, age 18, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, face pock- marked, hair dark brown, eyes brown. A native of Chesterfield. Has served in the Militia and may endeavour to re- enlist. A good mouth organ player, and may be found playing' in the streets or public houses. Information to the Chief Constable, Chesterfield. DORSETSHIRE. ll.— Wimborne [ County).— For failing to surrender to his bail at Dorset Assizes, 15th October, 1908, charged with rape— GEORGE JAMES SAMMARS, age 39, height 5 ft. 8 in . complexion dark, hair dark brown ( inclined to curly), moustache and full beard, may now be clean shaved, eyes dark, scars top of head, one little finger deformed ; dress, blue serge jacket and vest,, cord breeches, leather gaiters. black soft f « lt liat. A native of Horton, Wimborne. Absconded 13th October, 1908. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ricketts, Wimborne. DURHAM. 15.— J arrow ( County).— For attempting to carnally know a girl under 13 years, 17th ult.— A MAN, age 20 to 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., long pointed face, hair red, curled on forehead, projects from under cap, clean shaved, walks smartly, of pood address; wearing very long grey overcoat, stripes 2 ins. apart, slit pockets, light cap. boots with pointed toes, probably wearing a muffler. Appearance of a theatrical. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Dryden, Jarrow. lfi' South Shields ( County).— For obtain- ing. bv false pretences, 12th ult., a typewriter ( re- covered)—' WILLIAM HORACE POWELL, alias WTLKINS and SINTON, age 33, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes grey: dress, navv blue jacket suit, long light overcoat, light cap and muffler. In possession of cards, " W. Horace Powell,— Maske- lvne & Dewant, St. George's Hall, London, W." An expert tvpist and shorthand writer, and mav sieek emnloyment at agencies or as repairer; native of Stockton- on- Tees. Absconded 14th ult., and wrote from Bishop Auckland, 15th ult. Convicted at York and Huddersfield in 1907 of similar offences. He calls on solicitors and tries to obtain an advance on a legacy. which is due to a young woman bv whom he is accompanied, and who passes as his wife. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, South Shields. Melton overcoat, velvet collar, black bow tie, spring side boots ( pointed). Represents himself to be a signalman on the L. T. & S. Railway. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. ESSEX. 17. Southend- on- Sea ( Con nty\.~ For stealing £ 3 12s. from his lodgings. 21st ult.— ALFRED SMITH, age about 22, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, long thin face, hair light brown, slight, moustache light, eves blue; dress, dark jacket Suit, bowler hat, blue GLA MORGA NSHIRE. is. Cardiff ( City).— Foe housebreaking, 21st ult., and stealing a lady's gold dress ring, set 3 diamonds and 2 rubies, alternately; 1 turquoise and marquise ring, shield shape on back ( 1 tur- quoise missing); 1 lady's 22 ct. gold dress ring, set large diamond, gipsy setting; 1 lady's thin gold ring w ith shield, " V. H. S." thereon; 1 thin gold expanding bangle, filigree work on front, set several small pearls ( few missing); 1 gold pin, size of 3d. piece, set pearl centre ; 1 gold heart shape pendant, large diamond centre, cluster of smaller ones around; 1 long plain gold brooch, " N. C. T. L." thereon ; and a gold brooch, " CHAIR- MAN" and " N. C. T. L." thereon— Supervisee CHARLES CLARKE, alias GILBERT and AMEY, Office No. 2623- 02, age 29, height 5 ft. 6} in., complexion fair, round face, hair brown, eyes black, light eyebrows, clean shaved, of smart appearance, " C. C." right and girl's head left fore- arm, walks erect; dress, dark suit, long grey over- coat, light cap ( sometimes wears a bowler), carries kid gloves. A galvaniser ; native of Glasgow. Sen- tenced at Derby Sessions, 17th October, 1906, to 12 months hard labour and 3 vears supervision for housebreaking. Liberated 31st August, 1908. Has been convicted at Birmingham, Bristol, Liver- pool. and Warwick.— JAMES KITCHEN, alias GIER, MACK, BURKE, BTRD, & c., age 42, height 5 ft. 6 in., strong build, complexion dark, full face, hair and eyes brown, heavy moustache dark, hairy patch from right eyebrow to hair, 2 bum scars left forearm; dress, dark suit, blue Melton overcoat, bowler hat, brown boots, carries gloves. These men are expert afternoon house- breakers, usuallv effecting entrance by forcing the front door with a jemmy. Thev are likely to be found living together in private lodgings, and passing as commercial travellers. Warrants issued. Information to the Head Constable, Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 19. Bournemouth ( County).— For stealing an overcoat ( recovered1)— A MAN, age 21, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., slight build, complexion fair, thin face, hair brown, clean shaved, near- sighted, several front upper teeth missing; dress, blue suit, light cap, white and pink bow tie. A waiter. Information to Supt. Hack, Bournemouth. 20.— Fareham ( County).— For stealing a 9 ct. gold signet ring, set dark red stone; 1 small gold nin, set small diamond; 1 gold horse shoe do.; 1 small plain gold do.; 1 umbrella, cherry wood crooked handle— A MAN, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., weight 13 to 14 stones, complexion sallow, hair dark brown ( bald on top), clean shaved; dress, dark jacket and vest, fancy woollen vest under, dark grey tweed trousers or dark grey tweed riding breeches, laced at bottoms, brown mixture stockings with fancv tops, brown spats, long drab colour mackintosh, brown cap, lace boots, " The Week End " under instep. Information to Supt. Carman, Fareham. 21.— Southamnton ( Borough).— For failing to report— Licenoe^ holder WALTER SILVES- TER, alias SMITH, HOWARD, and WILLIAMS, Office No. 2983- 99 ( ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR 58, Figure 6), age 33, height 5 ft. 4? in., complexion! fresh, hair sandy ( thin), eyes hazel, scar right of face, crossed flags right, anchor, fish, flag, square, compass, flowers, star, and " F. F." left- forearm. A seaffolder: native of Oxford. Sentenced at Chelmsford Quarter Sessions, 16th May, 1900, to 10 vears nenal servitude for larcenv. Licensed 7th November, 1908. W a 14. May be dealt with where found. Tnformation to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. LANCASHIRE. 22.- Ormskirk ( County').— For steali ng. 19th nit., a gold watch and albert ( recovered, pledged at Birkenhead')— A MAN, age about 30. height 5 ft. 8 in., good build, complexion pale, hair dark, clean shaved ; dress, dark grev overcoat, dark cap, gentlemanlv anpearance. well educated. Information to Supt. Hodgson, Ormskirk. LINCOLNSHIRE. 23. Snilshy ( County). For stealing £ 2. 26t, h ult., at Sticknev, while acting as housekeeper— ANNTE COLLEY, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 1 in., slight build, complexion dark; dress, grey jacket and skirt, green gloves, dirty white straw hat, old boots or shoes ( may be wearing new ones). Absconded 26th ult. She was driven to Boston Station and there enquired the time for the train to King's Cross. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Marshall, Spilsby. NOR THA MPTONSHIRE. 24. -- Peterborough ( Liberty <>/). For stealing a lady's gold watch and chain, gold key and locket attached; 1 pearl and turquoise brooch; 1 gold brooch, diamond shape, pearl centre; I gold ring, set pearls; 1 silver locket and chain; 2 rings ( 1 imitation tiger; 1 leopard)— Licence- holder HARRY WILSON, alias " CAPTAIN HADLEIGH," GEORGE ARMSTRONG, HENRY HARVEY, RUSSELL, WALKER, HOLT, CAREW, JOHN GRAHAM, and DURRENT, Office No. 2706- 02 ( Cases Nos. 33 and 34, 24th ult.), age 64, height 5 ft. 8| in., com plexion fresh, hair ( bald) grey, eyes brown, scar right of nose. He took train for King's Cross, London, evening of 13th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Blackman, Peterborough. SHROPSHIRE. 25.— Oswestry ( County).- For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 10th Bit.— — JONES, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 9 in., good build, complexion fresh, rather long features, thick upper lip, sores thereon, large forehead, wrinkled, hair light, clean shaved, eyes blue, piece broken off one front tooth', Welsh accent; dress, dark brown jacket, blue plaid vest, grey breeches, brown leather leggings, light blue or green! cap with dark stripes, heavy nailed boots, light colour leather watch guard, buckle fastener and a lady's silver watch. Had with him a light colour mackintosh, cycle cape, and a bicycle. He represented himself as am agent for the Farmers' Association, took lodg- ings for himself and another man, who would join him the following day. Stayed at Seethrog, near Brecon, 12th and 13th ult., and gave the name of Alleni, stated he was buying horses for a man at Liverpool, and arranged for several to be sent to a hotel, 16th ult. Last in Brecon about 12 months ago, and called himself Captain Allen, then stated he was buying horses for the Govern- ment. Said he had been in the Army, and had served 3 months for assaulting an officer, after which his discharge was purchased by his father. Absconded llt- h ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hamlet, Oswestry. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 26.— Lonyton ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences at Fenton, 19th ult.— T. MAY ( supposed false), age about 45, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers ( cut short) and thick moustache black, eyes dark; dress, long black coat, brown speckled trousers, brown tie, felt hat with high crown and flat top, lace boots. Carried a black glossy hand bag, containing pat- terns of cloth. Canvasses poor districts stating that he represents a local clothier, obtains orders and small deposits. Warrant issued. 27.— Lonyton ( County).— For failing to report - Licence- holder ROBERT MARFLEET, alias WRIGHT and BRASSINGTON, Office No. 1310- 00, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar centre of forehead; dress, blue reefer jacket, vest, and trousers, green cap, blue and white tie, Prison boots. A baker; native of Longton. Sentenced at Slu- ewsbury Assizes, 28th February, 1903, to 7 years penal servitude and remanet of former sen- tence for horse stealing. Liberated on licence, 24th ult., which expires 26th November, 1910. ad 348. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. 28. Walsall ( Borough).— For' failing to re port— Supervisee CHARLES PAYNE, Office No. 594- 99, age 30, height 5 ft. 4| in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, scar each eyebrow. A native of Birmingham. Sentenced at Birmingham Sessions, lst April, 1908, to 9 months hard labour and 2 years supervision for larceny. Liberated 14th November last. 6891. May be dealt, with where found. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Walsall. FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 1900. THE POLICE GAZETTE.' PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. MIDLOTHIAN. — Edinburgh ( City). — For obtaining money by fraud— CHARLES MEYER, alias BERG and MILLER, Office No. S/ 11741, age 30, height 5 ft. 4A in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown ( wears glasses), small scar left eyebrow, fleshy mole right eyelid; dress, dark suit and overcoat, black bowler hat. Several months ago he fitted up premises in this City, calling it " The Equitable Bank of Scotland." In the same vicinity he opened premises ostensibly as a whole- sale fancy goods merchant, under the title of " Charles Berg & Co.," b^ giving the " Bank" as a reference he induced a large number of traders, chiefly on the Continent, to supply him with goods for which he never intended to pay. By adver- tising largely in Provincial newspapers, " Money to Lend," he succeeded in obtaining numerous sums of money from intending borrowers from the so- called " Equitable Bank of Scotland." Sen- tenced at Central Criminal Court, 10th February, 1902, to 9 months hard labour for conspiracy to defraud, and he was concerned with others under the style of " Bankers" and " Advertising Con- tractors " of doubtful repute in Glasgow prior to beginning operations in this Citv. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. In formation to the Chief Constable, Edinburgh. GLOUOES TERSHIRE. 33.— Bristol [ City). For neglecting to main- tain his wife and family— CHARLES HOCKING, age 36, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, hair, and curly moustache dark, may be clean shaved. Is believed to have assumed the name of Clarke, and APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT { continued)— SURREY. 35,— Oxted ( County).— For stealing, 15tli ult., at Merstham, 8 fowls ( 6 recovered)— CHARLES CURTIS, age 46, height 5 ft. 3£ in., complexion fresh, hair ginger, eyes grey, clean shaved. A tramping labourer. Previously convicted at Reigate, Epsom, and Croydon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. West, Oxted. travelling the country with a young woman seek- ing engagements at music halls as a thought reader, or at bioscope shows as an electrician. Warrant issued. A reward of £ 2 2s. will be paid by - the Guardians, Bristol, for the arrest of Hocking. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. OXFORDSHIRE. 34. Oxford ( County).— For fraud— JOHN ELKINGTON TAYLOR,' age about 47, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion sallow, long thin features, high cheek bones, hair ( thick on top) dark brown, clean shaved, one left upper tooth missing, division between two front teeth, very plausible, well edu- cated. He advertised as manager of a medical society at Charlton- on- Otmoor. Has tendered a large number of cheques, which have been dis- honoured. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, County Police Office, Oxford, or to Supt. Bowen, Bicester. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 30.— E Division. - For embezzling £ 1 15s., 26th September last ( while acting as Secretary to the National Society of Telephone Employees)— VINCENT E. MOIR, age 34, height 5 ft. 3 in , 3 1— X Division. - For embezzling £ 238 0s. 5d.— JOHN TAVERNER, age 55, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) grey, complexion and eyes dark, hair and moustache dark brown, slightly deaf left ear, addicted to drink; dress, dark suit and overcoat, dark tie, hard felt hat, lace boots. A native of Glasgow. Fre- quents working men's clubs. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ' ' i eyes brown; dress, blue Melton overcoat, grey jacket and trousers, fancy vest, black felt hat. A native of London. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 32. — Otley { County). — For stealing, 20th November, 1908, at Ilkley, an old type " Lincoln Jeffrey" air rifle, breakdown model, " Lincoln Jeffrey, Steel House Lane, Birmingham " on stock; 1 silver Swiss watch, white dial, black numerals and pointers; 1 9 ct. gold double albert, 3 bar link with 2 or 3 round links between each bar, silver match box attached; 1 yellow tin trunk— JOHN SHELDRAKE, age 22, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown; dress, dark green mixture overcoat, black jacket and vest, black and white check breeches, hat, brown leg gings and boots. An ostler; native of Hull. He has been employed in racing stables, and may seek similar employment. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Strain, Otley. 8 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1909. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— SUSSEX ( East). 36. — Patcham ( County). — For inflicting grievous bodily harm while driving a motor car, 17th May, 1908. at Rottingdean— ARTHUR HENRY CAMPBELL, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark, clean shaved. A chauffeur. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Dalmon, Patcham. 37 .- Eastbourne ( Borough).— For being found on enclosed premises— ERNEST POTTER, Office No. 1055- 04, age 23, height 5 ft. 6f in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, butterfly, man's head with cap, " I LOVE E.," heart, and scroll left, cross right forearm; dre68 ( supposed), dark mixture coat and cap ( prison suit). A labourer; native of Eastbourne. Sentenced at Lewes Quarter Sessions, 17th October, 1905, to 3 years penal servitude for burglary. Will probably use violence to evade arrest. Is a very good cornet player, and may be found playing in the streets. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Eastbourne. 38.— Hove ( Borough).- For fraudulent conver- sion of £ 48— EDMUND GREENFIELD, age 36, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, mole on one cheek; dress, dark striped suit, dark grey overcoat. A grocer; native of Pulborough. Has been employed as manager of a hotel, and ab- sconded with the monies of a club. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hove. WARWICKSHIRE. 39. Birmingham ( City).— For conspiracy ( long firm fraud)— THOMAS or HENRY BARON HOYLE, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion and eyes ( prominent) dark, hair and heavy moustache brown, full round face, very deep voice, swings his arms when walking; dress, dark lounge suit, dark overcoat, black hard felt hat7 usually carries an umbrella with crook handle. A com- mercial traveller. Has traded as a cigar merchant as " Starkings and Company, 3 New Street, Bir- mingham." Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Birming- ham. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 40. Keighley { County).— For deserting his wife and family?— HARRY LEE, age 29, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, hair ( curly) dark brown, eyes brown, " L" tattooed left forearm; dress, blue serge suit, dark grey overcoat, green mixture cap, lace boots. A native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Tebbutt, Court House, Keighley. ll— Pontefract ( County).— For deserting his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the Pontefract Poor Law Union— WILLIAM DICKSON, age 34, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes blue, cut scar left eye, star back of right hand, woman, clasped hands, basket of flowers right forearm, clasped hands, snake, and bird left forearm; dress, dark jacket with white stripe, brown vest and trousers, green cap, lace boots. Warrant issued, 42Pontefract ( County).— For stealing a gold albert, fancy link pattern, gold medal at- tached ; and £ 3, 2nd ult., at South Kirkley— ANDREW LANCELOT EVISON, age 17, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., stout build, complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes grey, eczema marks on face and body, well educated, roving native; dress, dark mixture jacket and vest, dark trousers with light stripes, dark blue muffler, black stripes, dark green cap, lace boots, square toes. A pony driver; native of Gravesend. Has been in a Reformatory. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hollis, Pontefract. 48.- Halifax fRnrnvgh).— For failing to report — Licence- holder JOHN PAYNE, alias MUR- PHY, BARON, and PERRY, Office No. 3081- 00, age 72, height 5 ft. 71 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes licrht hazel, scar left of nose, above left eyebrow, and 3 right of forehead. A native of London. Sentenced at Wells Quarter Sessions, 10th April, 1901, to 5 yea re penal servitude for sacrilege. Liberated on 3rd licence, 28th Novem- ber, 1908, which expires 10th prox. X b 3. Mar be dealt with where found. Information to the Chief Constable, Halifax. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. CA M BRIDGES HIRE. 41— Cambridge ( Borough).— Remanded till 12th inst., charged with obtaining goods by false pretences and larceny ( trick), respectively— ALFRED BLY, alias FRANK BLY, age 32, height 5 ft. 10J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes dark blue; dress, brown tweed jacket, dark tweed trousers and vest, green tie, Heavy rough tweed overcoat, black bowler hat, lace boots. A horse dealer.— WILLIAM SMITH, age 55, height 5 ft. 10 in., very stout, complexion fresh hair brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, second right finger amputated, paralysed right side, walks with a stick; dres6, dark grey suit, green soft felt hat, neckerchief, lac © boots. A contractor. Had in his possession a gold colour American Waltham keyless hunter watch, very heavy double albert, dog and fetter link pattern, large reversible seal attached; 1 lady's gold keyless half- hunter watch, engraved cases, " No. 6797 " on case, lady's gold albert, 3 chains with slide in centre, gold padlock and ball at end, attached; 1 lady's silver albert, similar pat- tern ; 1 cameo safety pin brooch, pin broken; 1 ladv's small 9 ct. gold ring, set 8 white stones; 2 large old- fashioned circular gold drop earrings, each set 2 red stones; 1 very heavy old- fashioned silver necklet, large, oval, silver locket containing photo- graph of a woman, attached. They travel the country) in a caravan, take stabling, advertise horses for sale, order goods from tradesmen, stay a few weeks, and leave without paying. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Photographs can be seen on application. Information to the Chief Constable, Cambridge. HAMPSHIRE. 45.— Bournemouth ( County).— Committed for trial at Bournemouth Borough Quarter Ses- sions, 12th inst., charged with embezzlement— WILLIAM NORMAN PEACHAM, age 38, height 5 ft. 61 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar each knee; dress, navy blue suit, blue Melton overcoat, black hard felt hat, coloured tie. A grocer's assistant; native of Holl- ington, Sussex. Information to Supt. Hack, Bournemouth. LANCASHIRE. 46. — Manchester ( City).— Sentenced at Manchester Police Court, 22nd ult., to 3 months hard labour for failing to report— Licence- holder JAMES HILL, alms JOHN KENT, JAMES BENNETT, and JOSEPH SMETHHURST, Office No. 1509- 01 ( Case No. 28, 20th November, 1908). Found in his possession ( supposed stolen, by house- breaking) a- cheap oxidised watch; 1 silver double chain, curb and dog link pattern; and a silver sovereign case, with 2 compartments, " X 98 O/ L " ( sur> nosed pawnbroker's mark) scratched inside. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. SHROPSHIRE. 17 — Bridgnorth ( County).— Remanded till 11th inst., charged with stealing boots ( shop door), 2nd inst.— CHARLES WILKES ( supposed false), age 36, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes blue, Cut mark over left eye, clasped hands, heart, and " True Love" tat- tooed back right wrist; dress, dark grey jacket, vest, and cap, dark cord trousers, lace boots ( all old). States he served in the Royal Field Artillery from 4th January, 1894, to October, 1897, when he was discharged for defective sight. Information to Supt. Tait, Bridgnorth. SOMERSETSHIRE. 4H.— Bridgwater ( Borough).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, charged with larceny ( dwelling)— GEORGE YOUNG, alias WILD and HERBERT WOOD, age 31, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion fresh, hair ( thin) brown, eyes blue, female's head and anchor right forearm, Indian Chief with battle- axe, and heart and cross left fore- arm, scars comer of left eye, left cheek, and left of upper lip. A painter; native of Birmingham. Information to the Chief Constable, Bridgwater. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 49.- Sheffield ( City).— Remanded till 12th inst., on several charges of false pretences ( long firm frauds)— ROBERT BELCHER, alias WALTER HUDSON, JOHNSON, and LANE, age 26, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar left temple. A grocer; native of Warwickshire. He rented a small shop and obtained quantities of groceries, & c. Traded here in name of Belcher, and at Bradford as Hud- son. Previous to coming to Sheffield he kept a sweet store at Cardiff in name of Walter Johnson, and about 9 months ago he was keeping a provision shop in Birmingham. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to the Chief Constable, Sheffield. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 50.— B Division. - 18th ult., 200 children's smocks and frocks, white silk worked in blue, white worked in white and blue satin, smocks in blue and red linen; 2 bed spreads ( 1 thistle design; 1 linen and lace, lined pink); 3 linen quilts ( 1 group of daffodils; 1 worked all over in green and pink; 1, linen squares, joined lace, lined blue, motto in centre); 2 pairs curtains ( 1 blue silk border of carnations and bows; 1 dark blue serge, big daisies thereon); 20 sachets, linen, silk and satin em- broidered ; 30 tea cloths, white and coloured. 25th ult., a silver cup, gilded, 14 ins. high, " Father Thames " sitting, holding mother- o'- pearl shell, set ring of pearls and rubies alternately, " Grossherzag, Badan Badan " thereon. 51. — R Division. — 16tli ult.. a gold lever watch, white face, black hands, old and worn, No. 1996, Frodsham, maker; 1 18 ct. gold cable link pattern chain, seal attached. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. DERBYSHIRE. o2.— RenishaW ( County). — Between 23rd ajid 24th ult., by officebreaking, at Creswell, a lady's rush dress basket, 2 ft. long, 2 ft. deep, 2 ft. wide, containing a grey striped coat and skirt; 1 navy blue skirt; 1 brown straw hat, trimmed ribbon and quill; 1 sable muff; 1 long black coat; 1 crimson velveteen blouse; 1 white lace blouse; 1 blue and white delaine blouse; 1 white muslin do.; 1 white under skirt, trimmed lace; 1 coloured under skirt; 1 pair lady's lace boots; 1 pair do. slippers; 1 pair do. goloshes; 1 gipsy fancy dress costume; 1 pair gold earrings; 1 rolled gold ring; 4 books; 1 Prayer Book, with " JI. H." on outside cover; 1 fan; 3 ladies' linen collars; a number of handkerchiefs; a quantity of lady's underclothing, stockings, & c.; 3 pairs of gloves. Information to Supt. Andrew, Renishaw, near Chesterfield. DORSETSHIRE. 63.— Shaftesbury ( County).— 30th ult., at Gillingham, a " Singer Model de Luxe" bicycle, No. 192110, Griffin 2- speed gear, 26 in. frame, enamelled black, green lines, flat handle bars, roller lever brakes, plated rims with black lines, odd rubber pedals ( one divided, other straight bars), steel mudguards, " Singer'' transfer on back, small bell, plated lamp, and cyclometer, at- tached. Information to Supt. Bowles, Shaftesbury. ESSEX. 54.— Brentwood ( County).— Between 21st and 25th ult., at Shenfield, a lady's gold snake ring, set 5 diamonds; 3 ladies' gold half hoop rings ( 1 set 12 diamonds; other 2, 5 each); 1 pair gold earrings; 1 large diamond, in claw settings on each; 1 gold curb chain bracelet, set 3 rubies and 2 small diamonds; 1 gold wire bangle, set paste diamonds with sapphire in centre, slightly chipped; 1 necklet of white stones ( 2 stones missing), silver catch fastening; 1 lady's old brass Geneva watch ( has been gilded), open face. Information to Supt. Marden, Brentwood. 55 — Grays ( County).— 2nd inst., at Tilbury Railway Station, a silver watch, No. 45262, " J. G. Graves' Express Lever " on face, " A. Y. New- man " engraved inside back case; 1 metal curb pattern chain. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. Romford ( County).— 2ncl inst., by house- breaking, a silver English lever watch, maker, Lake, Romford "; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch; 1 Mizpah" brooch; 1 18 ct. gold curb bracelet, safety chain and padlock; 1 9 ct, gold bangle with T H E POLICE GAZETTE. O PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued)— safety chain; 1 gold gipsy ring, set small white stone; 1 small gold ring, set red stone and 2 pearls; 1 brown leather purs © ; 1 Jubilee shilling; 1 penny with 2 heads; a number of farthings and foreign coins; and £ 1 4s. 2nd inst., at Hornchurch, a lady's 18 ct. gold half- hunter watch, initials " R. M. R." on back; 1 long gold guard, small links, small locket attached, initials " J. D. H." thereon, both in a green case; 1 gold brooch, diamond in centre; 1 gold opal ring in red plush case; 1 thin gold bangle, gold bells attached; 16s. 6d. in sixpenny and threepenny pieces. 1 gold ring, initials " C. R. M." thereon, in red leather case; 1 gold chain and pendant, set 2 small pearls and 2 green stones; 1 thin gold bangle, Faith, Hope, and Charity" charm, a shilling, and a foreign coin, attached; 1 gold curb bangle, in red leather case. Information to Supt. Jones, Romford. GL OUCES TERSHIRE. :> 7. Stroud ( County).— Between 3rd October, and 18t! h December, 1908, at Randwick, near Stroud, or at Cheltenham, a diamond crescent brooch, in blue velvet case; 2 diamond hoop or half hoop rings; 1 marquise diamond rin< r, sapnhire in centre, and set 5 diamonds. Information to Supt. Biggs, Stroud. HAMPSHIRE. 58.— Peters field { County).— 2nd inst., at Longmoor Camp, a black japanned steel cash box; 1 cheque book on Messrs. Holt & Co.' s Bank, London ( recovered); 1 small cardboard box, con- taining a lady's paste buckle; 1 gold pin, set pink egg shape pearl, very old and valuable; 1 small silver coin, about the size of 3d. piece; 1 green leather pocket book, initials, " A. H. M." in gold; 1 small double case gold watch, key winding, en- graved dial and back; 1 packet of private papers, some addressed, " Lieutenant Alastair Mackintosh, Cameron Highlanders"; 1 small leather cash bag, containing 10s. to £ 1; 2 paper bags, containing £ 9 15s. Information to Supt. Waters, Petersfield. KENT. 59. Ramsgate ( Borough).— Between 31st July and 2nd August., 1908, a heart shape dia- mond scroll pendant, open work, set 32 diamonds, imitation Scotch pearl in centre, stands out, sup- ported by 2 leaves, set 2 or 3 emeralds; 1 platinum neck chain, fine link pattern. Information to the Chief Constable, Ramsgate. NO TTINGHA MS HI RE. 60 — Nottingham { City).— 26th ult., an 18 ct. gold keyless lever watch, No. 16197, " Presented to William Martin, by his sincere friend, John Kirk, Junior," inscribed inside, plain white dial, gold hands, monogram " W. M." in shield at back, " G. & W. Cope, Nottingham," on movement. Information to the Chief Constable, Nottingham. SURREY. 61 — Chertsey { County).— 26th ult., bv house- breaking, at Bagshot, a gold locket ( plain) and thin gold chain; 1 lady's gold watch; 1 gold albert, short links ( broken in two); 1 do., twisted wire; 1 gold chain bracelet, joined with brass ring; 1 gold bar brooch; 1 gold seal, white one side, brown marble the other; 1 silver locket and chain; 1 silver watch chain ( old); 1 oval silver locket; 1 silver pencil case ( stone missing at top). Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( East). 62. Brighton ( Borough). — 21st ult., by housebreaking, a 15 ct. gold pendant, star shape, large pearl in centre, surrounded by about 50 pearls; 1 plain gold ring, turquoise therein; 1 gold sdgnet ring, initials " E. A. J." thereon; 1 pair imitation pearl screw earrings; 1 lady's gold keyless watch, chased, enamel flowers on back, " Louie E. Allen, March 6th, 1901 " engraved in- side case, bow brooch attached, believed rolled gold; 1 small gold horse shoe pin; 1 Post Office bank book, No. 50644A Leicester. 27th ult., a lady's gold mourning ring, oval centre, hair in middle, surrounded with pearls, twisted edge around; 3 brooches ( 1 gold bair, chased; 1 green pebble; 1 gold bar, heart in centre); 1 silver lever watch, key winding; 2 silver pencil cases; 2 silver thimbles. 23rd ult., a " Road Racer" bicycle, black en- amelled, drop handle bars, rat trap pedals, back pedalling brake, front rim brake, Brooks' saddle, Lucas aluminium lamp. 63.— Brighton ( Borough).— 31st ult., a silver teapot; 1 do. cream jug; 1 do. hot water do.; all engraved, nearly new. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton. WARWICKSHIRE. 64.— Solihull ( County).— 16th ult., by house- breaking. at Gilbertsftone, an 18 ot. gold watch bangle, curb pattern, monogram " E " on back of watch ( broken off) ; 1 pair earrings, imitation pearls and diamonds; 1 very small silver- plated 6- chamber revolver, pearl handle; a quantity of cartridges. Information to Supt. Carbis, Solihull. WORCES TERSHIRE. 65.— Stourbridge { County).— 25th ult., by housebreaking, at Kidderminster, an ebonized silver upright candlestick, 3A ins. high; 1 pair do., 6 ins. high; 6 silver Apostle tea spoons; 1 pair silver sugar tongs; 1 pair plain gold studs; 1 red miniature letter box, containing about £ 3; 1 brown leather purse, silver mounted; 1 crocodile leather purse, silver mounted, containing £ 2 9s.; 1 gold ring, set large sapphire in centre, surrounded by 12 diamonds; 1 gold ring, set large opal with diamond each side; 2 silver salt cellars, boat shape, with spoons; 1 salver cigarette case, initials " E. A. E. P. from H. H., 10th Deer., 1906 "; 1 silver card case, engraved back; 1 pair stockings. Information to Supt. Hinde, Stourbridge. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 66.— M Division.— A blue roan mare, 16 hands, age 7 years, medium mane and tail, near hind fetlock white, swelling on near hind leg close to hock, in good condition; a set of black leather cart harness, " Pace" on brass plates: on saddle, and " A. Garnett, maker, Goswell Road," acorn on top of hames and spring tugs. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF A PRISONER. LANCASHIRE. 67.— Manchester ( City).— Found in posses- sion of RICHARD SMITH, awaiting trial at Manchester for larceny : — A pawnticket for a lady's 18 ct. gold Geneva keyless watch, open face, white dial, engraved case, No. 22948; 1 lady's " Alma" pattern gold neck chain; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold ring, set 5 diamonds, gipsy setting; pledged at Liverpool ( supposed stolen). Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. PROPERTY RECOVERED. ESSEX. 68.— Chelmsford ( County). Bicycle, Case No. 47, 1st inst. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND SURREY. 69.— Reigate ( Borough).— Abandoned 24th ult., A MALE CHILD, about 14 days old; dress, brown and blue striped flannelette night dress ( bottom cut off), white woollen shirt, flannel head wrap, white woollen jacket, 3 flannel binders, 1 piece of pink flannelette, a fancy white woollen shawl— By A WOMAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., pale face, hair and eyes dark; dress, dark skirt, jacket, and hat, black gloves ( worn at ends). Ap- pearance of a domestic servant, who at about 8 p. m. on above date deposited an ordinary fruit hamper, 16 by 10 by 6 in., at the Railway Booking Office for local delivery. It was duly delivered to the addressee, who, upon opening it, discovered the child Now in Reigate Union Workhouse. Information to the Chief Constable, Reigate. APPREHENSIONS. 70.— Cheshire, BirkenheadCounty).— — JAMES THRELFALL, alias SMITH,'^ Case No. 14, 8th November, 1907. 71.— Cheshire, Hazel Grove ( County) — GEORGE RICHARDSON. Case No. 11, 24th December, 1908. 72.— Cheshire, Birkenhead ( Borough) — WILLIAM McKNIGHT, Case No. 8, 1st inst. 73.— Essex, Grays ( County).— GEORGE TRLTE, Case No. 13, 1st inst. 74.— Essex, Witham ( CWty).- GEORGE SIJTTON, Case No. 11, 30th October, 1908. 15.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City). — JOHN THOMAS TYLER, Office No. 101- 99, Case No. 71, 1st inst., and sentenced, 4th inst., to 7 days hard labour. 76. Shropshire, Bridgnorth ( County).— ARTHUR HESKETH, Case No. 44, 23rd October, 1908. 77. — Sussex ( East), Hastings ( Borough).— EDWARD BRASIER, Case No. 20, 1st inst. 78.— Westmorland, Kendal ( County). HARRY COLLINS, Case No. 50, 25th September, 1908. W.- Yorkshire ( West Riding), Barns ley ( County) .— ARTHUR ALLOTT, Case No. 49, 24th December, 1908, and property re- covered. 80- Yorkshire ( West Riding), Pontefract ( County).— JOSEPH REDSHAW, alias RENSHAW, Case No. 52, 24th December, 1908. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 81.— C Division.— For fraudulent conversion, 8th and 20th August, 1908, of 5 cinematograph films, viz., " The Love- Lorn Goatherd," " The Astrologer's Dream," " How Can I Escape?" " If Thieves Reformed," and " The Sorrows of a Clown "— ERNEST EVANS, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, rather high cheek bones, hair dark, clean shaved, eyes dark, bushy eye- brows ; dress, supposed blue reefer jacket suit, fawn coloured overcoat, soft collar with safety pin, grey cap. A traveller. Supposed to have served in the Navy. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANTRIM. 82.— Belfast ( City).— For stealing £ 19 from his employer— DON AL LECAILLE, age 37, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion swarthy, hollow cheeks ( fleshy lump right), hair ( strong) dark, stands up on top, moustache dark brown, eyes dark brown ( piercing), rather slovenly gait, suffering from eruptions all over body ( 1 large low down on throat). An ex- champion long- distance cyclist, very fond of fishing and shooting. Well educated, and has a good knowledge of German and other languages. A native of Glasgow. Information to the Detective Director, Royal Irish Constabulary, Belfast. BUCKING HA MS Hi RE. 83. Aylesbury ( County).— For stealing, 5th inst. j an 18 ct. gold ring, set 3 rubies and 4 dia monds; 1 15 ct. do., set 2 rubies and 1 diamond; 1 lady's gold Geneva, watch, No. 55371. about the 18 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1909. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued). 6ize of a penny, with brooch in shape of bow; 1 9 ct. curb bracelet, with padlock and pendant; 1 gold bracelet with blue stones and padlock; 1 large gold brooch, set diamonds and rubies, with patent glass box at back; 1 gold bracelet, half chased; 2 white hair brushes, hollow backs; 1 silk handker- chief, initial " K" in corner; 1 small gold neck- chain, heart shape locket attached — A. ARTHURS, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., stout build, broad shoulders, complexion fresh, hair and eyes dark; dress, Norfolk jacket, knickers, dark stockings with fancy tops, green Shetland woollen vest with grey buttons, Shetland woollen cap, drab spots, lace boots, or dark tweed jacket and trousers, drab colour Melton waterproof over- coat with check lining. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Aylesbury. HAMPSHIRE. 84.— Southampton ( Borough) — For steal- ing from his lodgings 14s.— FRED CAMERON, age 22, height 6 ft. 3 in., clean shaved, bad front teeth, shows upper gums; dress, dark grey jacket and vest, dark brown cord trousers, grey cap. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. LANCASHIRE. 85.— Preston ( Borough).— For stealing, 23rd ult., a motor cycle ( recovered)—- JOSEPH FER- GUSON, alias HODKINSON, LISTER, HILL, and RANDALL, Office No. 1604- 02, age 30, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache sandy, eyes blue, anchor, heart, and " A. P." back right hand; dress, light fawn colour motor mackintosh, dark brown velvet collar, large green motor cap, grey breeches, dark leather leg- gings, brown speckled woollen gloves. A shoe- maker; native of Manchester. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Preston. 86.— Southport ( Borough).— For obtaining .£ 21 10s., by false pretences, 31st ult.— F. TUCKER, age 40 to 45, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache ( turning grey) light; dress, dark jacket suit, blue overcoat, black bowler hat. He represented himself to be a solicitor, wrote to a person who was in the habit of dealing with commercial shares, stating that, ow- ing to the death of a client, he had been instructed to dispose of 40 shares in Boot's Pure Drug Com- pany, received payment, but failed to forward the share certificates. Arranged to receive letters at an office in London, and opened an account a/ t Farrow's Bank, Ltd., No. 1 Cheapside, B. C., so as to enable him to cash the cheques he received. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southport. PROPERTY RECOVERED. 90.- Southpt Case No. 57, 18th i LANCASHIRE. ( Borough).— Jewellery. ort September, 1908. NO TTINGHAMSHIRE. ' Nottingham ( City).— For obtaining £ 5, by a bogus cheque— GEORGE DAY, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey, wears glasses, large front upper teeth prominent; dress, grey tweed Norfolk jacket suit, worsted stockings, soft mixture tweed cap, lace boota On 20th ult. he took a room at a hotel, stated he was a native of Nottingham, and had been to Canada and Australia, returned to England about 4 months ago. He opened an account at the London City and Midland Bank, paying in £ 5, drew a cheque on plain note paper for £ 4, and on 4th inst. a similar cheque for £ 5, which he induced the hotel proprietor to cash, and absconded without paying his bill. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Notting- ham. WORCES TERSHIRE. 88.— Worcester ( City).— For stealing from a sub- post office, 7th ult., 2 £ 1 postal orders ( rer covered)— LOUIS STANISLAUS, Office No. S 66766 ( Case No. 44. 24th, and No. 19, 4th ult.), awe 41, height 5 ft. 7 in., oomplexion fair, hair and stubby moustache light brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, slightly pock- marked, red veins right of nose, anchor left forearm; wearing light brown rainproof overcoat, black bowler hat, button boots, may be wearing a sea- green double- breasted silk vest. Information to the Chief Constable, Worcester. PROPERTY STOLEN. APPREHENSION. i) l Staffordshire, Brier ley Hill { County).— FREDER1CK BARTY, Case No. 28, 13th November, 1908. MISSING. 92.- 22nd October, 1908— EDWARD P. FITCH, Omaha Nebraska, Council Bluffs, Iowa, age 45, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair rather light SUSSEX ( East). 89.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— 2nd inst., a " Swift" bicycle, enamelled black, usual parts plated, rims rusty, upturned handle bars, inverted lever brakes, rubber pedals, mudguards both wheels! ( about an inch broken off back), " Wap- shire" back tyre, brown leather tool bag, piece of mica inserted for name, " No. 192244 " on seat lug, " 908 " on handle bar. Information to the Chief Constable, Eastbourne and thin, moustache light, very near- sighted, one front upper tooth deficient, very refined mari- ner; dress ( probably), dark suit, short Scotch mix- ture overcoat. In possession of watch with hunting case, photograph of a woman in the crystal. A student of art, literature, and archi- tecture. Was secretary to an Insurance Company. On the above date he wrote from Paris stating he was proceeding to London for operation for appen- dicitis. Information to be forward ed to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending January 2nd, 1909, with the result, etc. Division concerned Office No. NAMB. Sentence Date and Place. D, G, J, Y. H, K. G. H. H. H, J. X, H. Y. 99— 01 1785— 05 2325— 99 377— 08 2366— 99 836— 02 1251— 06 2538— 99 548- 03 CARSTA1RS, THOMAS Hi'. COLE, JAMES DAVIS, JAMES GOWNLOCE, WILLIAM GREEN, CHARLES ISAACS, ISAAC JENKINS, JOHN KENNEDY, PATRICK MORGAN, SAMUEL Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name o£ 12 months h. l, 10 days h. l. A months h. l. 12 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 112 months h. l. 6 weeks b. l. I month h. l. indefauh oE fine 12 months h. l. 31st Dec., Halifax P. Ct. 26th Nov., West Ham P. Ct. 30th Dec., Clerkenwell P. Ct. 30th Dec., Thames P. Ct. 30th Dec., Thames P. Ct. 24th Dec., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 29th Dec., Marylebone P. Ct. 2nd Jan., Thames P. Ct. 1st Jan., Bradford Sess. P. of C. Act Larceny Attempted larceny ( person) P. of C. Act P. of C. Act P. of C. Act Suspected person Wilful damage Larceny DUNCAN McNEIL Same Name JAMES CLEARY Same Name CHARLES TANNER JOHN TAYLOR JOHN BARKER FRANK RILEY THOMAS CAIRNS LONDON ; PRINTED FOB HIS MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE BY J. J. KEL. HER 4 Co., 32. NEW BBIDOK 8TR* ET. B. C.; 33, KIKU WILLIAM Name and Division of Officer. P. O. Scott, 497K. P. C. Roberts, 635N ; also P. S. Pullen. O. I. D., N. P. C. Biggs and P. S. Gooding C. I. D., H. P. C. Boreham and P. S. Gooding, C. I. D.. P. C. Clarke, 59C ; also P. C. Adamstone, C. I. D., N. P. C. Payne. 397X ; also P. C. Mandev, C I. D., X. P. C. Stuart, 258H; also P. S. Gooding, C. I. D., H. STREET, E. C.; AID MARSHALS** WORKS, S. K. 756.13