GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1909. VOL. XXVI., No. 2G24. DEfcJES CS-" CX LATIO KT £ 8. 1. Ail communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cat ions relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR 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. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases 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. f>. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be inserted at a cost of 7s. per portrait, and of 5s. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, unless the article is large or unusually intricate, when the engraver's charge will range from 5s to 10s. A remittance of 5s. should be made in the first instance for cost of engraving sketches. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or'his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 6. 7. 10. 11 12. 13 14 i. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear u. number, and as far as practicable they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 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. 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. 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. The Space being limited, announcements concerning " Missing Persons " are only accepted on payment, but insertion in the next or any subsequent issue cannot be guaranteed. The charge for such insertion ( if accepted) will be given on application. All copies of the POLICE OAZETTE re- transmitted by Police Forces should be prepaid at the ordinary rate for printed matter sent by post within the United Kingdom. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. SPECIAL NOTICE. THE following is a copy of the order whicl governs the circulation, by the Metropolitan Police, of advertisements, or reward bills, for the discovery of property or the detection of crime. The Editor inserts it, in hope of preventing delays which sometimes occur in publishing such notices, on account of their not being in accordance with the regulations in force in the Metropolis:— 1.— Printed hand- bills, or other advertisements, offering a reward for the discovery oi property or the detection of crime, whether printed and issued by the Metropolitan Police, or distributed and exhibited, with trie sanction of the Commis- sioners, on the application of private persons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points :— ( a) The amount of the reward. ( i) The conditions on which it is payable. ( c) The name and address of the person by whom it will be paid. ( d) The name and address of the printer must appear thereon. 2.— No expression must be used in such an advertisement in relation to property stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holdine out any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the offender being brought to trial, or without enquiry. Attention is particularly directed to the con- ditions ( a) to ( d), clause 1, as Police Notices are constantly being received by the Metropolitan Police in which the conditions mentioned have not been complied with, especially those marked ( a) and ( c). Such notices are not distributed. NOTE.— There are 191 Stations of the Metropolitan Police Ftn- ce at which Notices can be posted. The following specimens of bills are inserttd for guidance :— £ 5 REWARD. LOST. 17th December, 1899, at Victoria Street, Westminster. A GOLD LEVER WATCH. No. 54963, " J. S." in monogram on back. Information to Mr. John Smith, 500, Victoria Street, Westminster, by whom the above reward will be paid for the recovery of the watc h. [ Inuert name and address of the Printer.] £ 50 REWARD. STOLEN. 17th December, 1899, JEWELLERY as follows: [ Give full and accurate description.] The above reward will be paid by Mr John Smith, 500, Victoria Street, Westminster, to any person giving such infor- mation as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W'., or to any Police Station. [ Insert name and address of the Printer.] It is to be specially noted that all printed Bills or Circulars forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office for posting or distribution, whether offering rewards or otherwise should have the Printers name and address thereon, as required by th- i Act 32 and 33 Vio , oap. 24 ( see second Schedule Ms- enacting see. 2 of i and 2 Vie., la.) APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— Convict Supervision Office.— GEORGE SPENCER, Office No. 1053- 08, Case No. 3, 22nd ult., and Tabular Form, 5th inst., not now wanted. 2.— K Division*— For stealing ( servant) £ 7 16s. 3d.— ALFRED E. LONGLEY, age 22, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, sharp pointed nose, ears close to head, speaks softly, slightly deaf; dress, blue serge suit, black over- coat, dark cap. A barman; supposed a native of London. Warrant issued. S.— K Division m— For attempting to obtain £ 2 by falsely representing himself to be a prison warder THOMPSON, age 32, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion sallow, hair and mous- tache dark; wearing light overcoat, dark cap, brown boots. Appearance of a clerk. Warrant issued. 4.— N Division. — For stealing an old carved oak mantelpiece, about 7 ft. 3 ins. long, 5 ft. 3 ins. high, 16 ins. wide, carved lightly, painted stone colour— A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight mous- tache light, eyes grey; dress, black jacket and vest, brown trousers, dark muffler and cap. Ap- pearance of a horse coper. He called at a house, asked to look at some rooms which were to let, and on a subsequent date came with 4 men and a horse and van, stated he had taken one of the rooms, in which he wanted to put a partition, obtained admission, and stole the above. 5. - X Division. — For embezzling £ 9 9s 6d„ 11th January, 1908— DAVID MORGAN JONES, age 38, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair very dark brown, slight moustache dark; dress, dark jacket suit, blue overcoat, black bowler hat. A native of Mountain Ash, Glamorganshire. Fcrmerly employed as night timekeeper at a colliery. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. 6.— Bedford ( Borough) — For stealing, 11th inst., a pony, ralli car, and set of harness ( re- covered) ROBERTS ( supposed false), age 30 to 35, height about 5 ft. 8 in., rather stiff build, complexion very fresh, full face, hair brown, clean shaved; dress, 2 jackets ( 1 dark grey) and vest, dark trousers, grey cap, red tie, heavy nailed boots. He sold the cax at Rugby, 12th inst. Appearance of a country dealer. May be found staying at a beer house. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bedford. BRECONSHIRE. 7.— Brynmawr { County).— For stealing a Postal Order for £ 1, a s- uit, and 5s.— WILLIAM FRANCIS FAULKNER, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey at sides) and moustache dark, eyes brown, short- sighted, wears glasses; dress, blue serge suit, cord ribbed cap, smart appearance. A musician, and has been employed at music halls, plays a cornet or violin; native of Southend- on- Sea, Essex. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Brynmawr. BUCKINGHA MS HI RE. 8.— Aylesbury ( County).— For stealing a phonograph and records ( recovered)— ARTHUR MARRIOTT, age 24 or 25, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair brown, slouching gait; dress, black jacket, cord trousers, brown overcoat and cap. A canal boatman. Is well known on the Grand Junction and other canals. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Aylesbury. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 9 — Cambridge ( Borough).- For stealing, 6th inst., an overcoat ( recovered) — JOHN DELLAR, alias G. GIFFEN and WATTS, age 26, height 5 ft. 3| in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, 2 moles right lower jaw; dress, dark striped jacket suit ( nearly new), light coloured overcoat, black hard felt hat, new boots. He left here 11th inst., and may endeavour to obtain a situation as barman by presenting false testimonials. Has been previously convicted. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Cambridge. CHESHIRE. 10— Birkenhead ( County).- For stealing ( by trick, fortune telling) £ 5 Is., at Lower Bebing- ton— BESSIE COOPER, a gipsy, age 56, height 5 ft. 1 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) brown, eyes grey, small mole inside right bottom eyelid; dress, long black cloak, black shawl ( sometimes worn over head), black 4 - T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1909. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued).— skirt, blue apron, white spots, grey motor cap, lace boots. Travels with a van hawking basket- chairs, & c., also laces and small goods, and tells fortunes. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sutherland, Birkenhead. 11 .— Macclesfield [ Borough).— For ware- housebreaking and stealing 5 chairs ( recovered)— EDWIN BARR, alias HARRY TIMMS, age 23, height 5 ft. in., complexion sallow, oval face, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar right thumb, man's head right arm, woman's head and clasped hands left arm, " True love" and " Bella" right forearm, cross on hand and " B. L." A cotton hand; native of Macclesfield. Warrant issued. 12.— Macclesfield ( Borough).— For neglect- ing her child, age 14 months, 8th ult.— AMELIA PHEASEY or RABONE, age 26, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., stoutish build, complexion fair, peculiar shifty eyes. Aocompanied by her Husband, age about 40, slight build, complexion fresh, clean shaved. A travelling comedian. Both sing and play at public houses, and were at Walsall about 3 weeks ago. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Maccles- field. DERBYSHIRE. 13.— Derby ( County).— For failing to report— Licence- holder WALTER GILLIBRAND, alias DAVID SCARISBRICK, Office No. 1235- 08, age 32, height 4 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, 2 moles back of neck, scar left eyebrow, weak- minded. A native of St. Helens* Sentenced at Northampton Assizes, 14th Novem- ber, 1904, to 5 years penal servitude for arson ( stack). Licensed 12th August, 1908. e 555. May be dealt with where found. Information to Supt. Richardson, Derby. 14.— Chesterfield ( Borough).— For stealing £ 2 5s. from his lodgings, 6th inst.— — REC- KETTS, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, haij- very dark brown, clean shaved; dress, blue jacket and trousers, fancy grey vest with spots, dark grey overcoat, bow tie, hard hat, coloured linen cuffs, low shoes. A native of Pottersfury, Northampton. Has been employed as a brass finisher at the L. & N. W. Railway Carriage Works, Wolverton. Stated he was an electrical engineer, and that he had obtained work at a local power station. He will no doubt have a recent wound on one finger, as one was bleeding when he came downstairs shortly before the box which con- tained the money was found broken open, ( Is identical with James Rice, sentenced at Linsdale Sessions, 19th November, 1906, to 3 months im- prisonment for larceny and false pretences, also with James Ismay, convicted at Northallerton Sessions, 2nd January, 1908, on 4 charges of false pretences, and sentenced to 2 months in each case ( consecutive)). Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Chesterfield. 15.— Derby ( Borough).— For embezzlement— ALFRED MILES, age 42 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion pale, hair light, eyes grey, small mouth, thin lips, bad teeth, wearing black frock coat, silk hat or black soft felt do., of good address. Well known among theatricals. A native of Worcester. Was employed by the " Derby Mer- cury and Express, Ltd.," as canvasser for advertise- ments. Absconded 14th January, 1908. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Derby. HAMPSHIRE. 16.— Winchester ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) a horse and cart ( recovered)— GEORGE HILLIER, age 49, height 5 ft. 4 in., very slight build, complexion fair, hair ( turning grey) light; dress, blue jacket, black trousers, drab colour mackintosh, lace boots ( all old). A native of Alresford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Smith, Winchester. KENT. 17.— Dover ( Borough).— For stealing 10s. from a slot gasmeter, 5th inst.— JOHN THOMAS WATSON, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, 3rd and 4th left fingers missing, scar left side of face, and back of neck, 2 dots and anchor right forearm, " J. W." left forearm; dress, shabby light brown suit, cap, large peak, white neckerchief. A rag and bone gatherer. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Dover. LANCASHIRE. 18.— Bury ( County".— For embezzlement and falsification of accounts— WILLIAM ACTON TURNER, age 28, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache dark brown, of smart appearance, upper teeth artificial; dress, tweed suit, may be wearing sleeve links made of Kruger sovereigns. A native of Heywood. Late rate collector for the Corporation of Heywood. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Noblett, Bury. 19— Rawtenstall ( County). — For failing to report— Licence- holder THOMAS WILKIN- SON, Office No. 1668- 01, age 53, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair ( partly bald) and eyes ( cast left) grey, birthmark right eyebrow, scar bridge of nose. A native of Haslington. Sentenced at Salford Quarter Sessions, 9th April, 1906, to 3 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licensed 15th July, 1908. J P b g 459. May be dealt with where found. Information to Supt. McLean, Rawtenstall. 20.— Southport ( Borough).— For shop- breaking and stealing, 10th or 11th inst., a lady's gold cluster ring, set green stone, surrounded with diamonds, " E/-/-" thereon; 1 diamond half- hoop ring, " Au/ s/-"; 1 diamond collet necklet, con- sisting of about 50 graduated diamonds; 1 dia- mond necklet, fancy flower and leaf pattern, " L z/-/-" thereon; 1 single stone diamond ring, about ct., " vu/-/-"; 1 lady's 3- stone diamond ring, " u t/-/-"; 1 lady's half- hoop 5- stone diamond ring, " VR/ S/-"; 1 diamond pendant; 1 lady's gold ring, set 3 opals and several small diamonds, " R/ S/-"; 1 pair of gold earrings, set 1 pearl sur- rounded by diamonds, " 3/-/-"; 1 large emerald and diamond pendant, short diamond and gold chain attached; 1 Louis XVI. pendant, set dia- monds, emeralds, and pearls; 1 long rope sea pearls; 1 small necklet sea pearls; 1 large single stone diamond bracelet— THREE MEN ( lst, age 30 to 35, height about 5 ft. 9 in., strong build, hair black, clean shaved, eyes dark, pro- minent lower jaw, slight foreign accent; dress, dark blue jacket suit, dark blue or black overcoat, black velvet or astrachan collar, black hard felt hat, dark tie, lace boots, wearing a plain gold signet ring right little finger. In possession of a soft brown felt hat and umbrella 2nd, age about 40, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache brown, cut mark right cheek, a foreigner, speaks English badly; dress, dark blue suit, dark overcoat ( black velvet collar), black hard felt hat, lace boots. In possession of a brown cap and umbrella. 3rd, GEORGE —, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., hair brown, moustache light brown, a foreigner, speaks English badly; dress, dark suit, black hard felt hat, lace boots. Nos. 1 and 2 took lodgings at a company house here, 5th inst. They were joined by the 3rd man 9th inst. On 10th inst. they all went to new lodgings, leaving there 11th inst., where was found material for taking impressions of keys. Tbey also possessed 2 kit bags ( 1 heavy). Information to the Chief Constable, Southport. NORFOLK. 21.— Norwich ( City).— For stealing a bicycle ( recovered)— HENRY PLATTEN, alias BLAX- TER, MELFORD, and THOMPSON, Office No. 2947- 02 ( Case No. 16, 7th August, and Tabular Form, 4th September, 1908), age 50, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair grey ( curly at back), clean shaved, eyes hazel, scar above right eyebrow, back of neck and left hand; dress, dark blue jacket 6uit, black rough cloth overcoat with velvet collar, cat) or trilby hat. A native of Norwich. May represent himself to be an agent. Has been convicted at Hull, Portsmouth, and in Norfolk. On 6th inst. he hired a bicycle ( nearly new, 23 in. frame, black enamelled, lined gold, slightly turned up handle bars, roller rim brake front wheel, Eadie hub, rubber pedals ( 4 divisions), green com- position handles, " A MUSKETT, Norwich," on transfer on head and rear mudguard). Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Norwich. NORTHUMBERLAND. 22.— Blyth ( County).— For obtaining £ o by false pretences, at Seaton Delavel, 15th December, 1908— EDWARD LASCELLES THOMPSON, age about 21, height 5 ft. 10 in., slightly round shoulders, complexion pale, hair light brown, mole on chin, turns one foot inwards when walking, well educated; usually well dressed. A native of Bentley Hill, Yarm, Yorkshire. He frequents race meetings and sometimes reports sporting in- formation to newspapers. He sent a telegram from London to a clergyman ( purporting to be from the latter's son) asking that £ 5 be wired, which was done, and the order cashed. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Morpeth, or to Supt. Tough, Blyth. RENFREWSHIRE. ' I'd.— Paisley ( County).— For stealing at Cath- cart, 24th October last, a cycle ( recovered)— ROBERT HOGG, alias ROBERT JAMES LAING and GEORGE WILSON, Office No. 1421- 08, age 23, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, thin features, hair light brown, eyes blue, clean shaved; dress, light Harris tweed Norfolk knicker suit, light cap, or may be wearing a blue serge suit, of smart appearance. A gardener; native of Hawick. Frequents music halls posing as a scenic artist, and disposes of stolen property to the artistes. Has been convicted at Glasgow, Leicester, Manchester, Eccles, Birkenhead, and Liverpool. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Paisley. RUTLANDSHIRE. 24.— Oakham { County). - For stealing ( bailee) a dark iron- grey nag colt, 15 hands 3 ius., thick set, rising 5 years, switch tail, long mane white mark one hind fetlock, small sand crack ons hind foot, hind shoes fitted to receive frost studs; a snaffle bridle with new head piece, shabby riding saddle, leather girth ( bandage wrapped around)— G. JOHNSON ( supposed false), age about 30, height about 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, clean shaved; dress, short light brown or fawn colour covert coat ( another coat under), dark ( supposed navy blue) trousers, brown tie ( pin with large crystal), black and white check cap, brown leather leggings ( nearly new), strong lace Army or Blucher boots, carried an ash stick. Stated that his master wanted stabling for 13 horses for the remainder of the hunting season, and ordered hay, straw, & c., to be sent to some empty stables. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Oakham. SOMERSETSHIRE. 25.— Bath ( City).— For obtaining, by false pre- tences, 8th inst., a banker's cheque, value 15s.— J. W. GATES, alias EWARDES, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 10 in. to 6 ft., rather stout build, hair and moustache dark, may be wearing short beard; wearing dark grey overcoat, black bowler hat, carried a stick. Stated he was canvasser for a London firm, and was opening a house agent office in this city. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bath. SUSSEX ( West). 26.— Horsham ( County)— For obtaining a horse by false pretences, 22nd ult.— GEORGE THOMPSON, alias GEORGE NEWNHAM and HARRY OLIVER, age 36, height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, slight moustache light, eyes blue, lump over right eye, large burn scar front of right hand, mole left upper arm, scar base left thumb; dress, grey overcoat, black stripes, dark trousers, blue stripes, black hard hat, brown boots. A native of Staffordshire. He answers advertisements relating to the sale of horses, & c., makes appointment with persons ad- vertising, to whom he states he is buying for a firm of contractors, and in payment presents a cheque on Farrow's Bank, Old Steine, Brighton. Attends auction sales, markets, & c. Convicted, 11th September, 1906, Central Criminal Court, to 15 months hard labour for harbouring a person knowing he had committed a felony; also con- victed at Warwick Assizes of stealing cattle; Worcester Sessions of fraud; Lichfield of larceny; and Leicester County of larceny. ( See Case No. 47, 12th inst.) Photograph can be seen on application. Warrant issued. 27.— Horsham ( County).— For obtaining a cow and calf by false pretences, 21st ult., at Warn- ham— PETER GOOD, age about 26, height 5 ft. 10 in., oomplexion and slight moustache dark; dress, blue suit and overcoat, light cap. He pre- sented a cheque on Parr's Bank, Ltd., Hastings, which has been returned " No funds." ( Good and Thompson, Case No. 26, current issue, are con- federates.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Goldring, Horsham. WILTSHIRE. 28.— Warminster ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, a silver English lever watch, " E. Hares" on inside case; and £ 2 4s. 6d.— WILLIAM HILL, age 27, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, small mous- tache dark; dress, dark jacket and vest, dark cord trousers, small ribsi, dark cap and muffler, plain boots. A native of Stratton, Wilts. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lane, Warminster. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1909. THE P O L I C E GAZETTE. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS IN CUSTODY. 29.— Liverpool { City)— Charged with loitering with intent to commit a felony ( attempted satchel opening)— JOHN BRADLEY, age 20, height 5 ft. LANCASHIRE. 6 in., complexion, fresh, hair brown, eyes grey.— JOHN ROTHWELL, alias SEDGROVE, age 22, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes grey. Believed to be wanted in various parts of the country for housebreaking. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. 30.— Liverpool { City).— For house- breaking— THOMAS BARKER, alias AUSTIN and LEICESTER, Office No. 622- 05, age 27, height LANCASHIRE. 5 ft. 9J in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown. — JOHN O'REILLY, age 23, height 5 ft. 2f in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey. Believed to be travelling housebreakers and wanted else- where. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. LANCASHIRE. 31.— Liverpool ( City).— Remanded till 23rd inst., charged with stealing overcoats from hotels and cafes— JAMES ELLIS, alias DANIEL CHRISTIE, age 34, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion Believed wanted far fresh, hair and eyes brown, similar offences elsewhere. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. AP PREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( mntinued)— YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). M.— Pocklington ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, 8th inst., a dark brown morocco cigar case, 6 by 3J ins., " F. R." in gold. Old English, on top, containing several cards, " Fred Rowe, Ordnance Survey" thereon; 1 blue and white spotted tie— ERNEST HALL, age 27, height 5 ft 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes dark, walks erect, of delicate appearance; dress, black suit, hard felt hat, carries a knotted stick. Stated he was agent for Cad- bury's cocoa. Has in his possession a revolver and cartridges. ( Supposed identical with E. Hall, Case No. 28, 12th inst.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Stephenson, Pocklington. YORKSHIRE < West Riding). 33. — Doncaster \ < ' onnty).— For arson. 22nd December, 1908, at Scawthorpe— JOHN WALSH, age 26 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, cut scar under right ear; dress, dark jacket and vest, light cord trousers, cap. A native of Bunbee, Balla, Castle Bar, co. Mayo. May be found working on a farm or in a coal mine. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hickes, Doncaster. JOHN B Mmes ec 4 - T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1909. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT> 34.— T Division.— For larceny— ARTHUR j District, states he has travelled a great distance to JONES, alias BRADSHAW, FISTER, & c., take up a responsible position in the neighbour- Office No. 3222- 01 ( Case No. 39, 6th November hood, engages apartments or lodgings, and during last), age 45, height 5 ft. 9f in., complexion fresh, the temporary absence of the occupier, steals hair brown, eyes blue, large red nose, well edu- jewellery, & c., and decamps. cated. He calls at small hotels and good- class Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan houses, where apartments are to let, just within p0iice office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. and beyond the borders of the Metropolitan Police LANCASHIRE. 85.— Liverpool { City).— For obtaining money, food and lodgings by false pretences, 21st and 22nd ult.— Licence- holder HENRY FITZCLARENCE, alias H. A. LESLIE, LEE, DOUGLAS, ALEX- ANDER, HALL, BURTON, BERESFORD, SIMS, DE LACEY, DE BRACY, and ELLIS, Office No. 2377- 01, Case No. 33, 29th ult., age 63, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair grey, partly bald, eyes brown, scar right cheek and under left ear, each little finger deformed. A seaman; native of Dublin. Obtains lodgings by posing as a chief warrant officer of the Navy, sent from head- quarters to carry out some new arrangements. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Consiftbl*, Liverpool. r APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 86.-- Sheffield [ City).— GEORGE WALTON, Case No. 62, 23rd October, 1908. Warrant with- drawn. Sentenced at Grimsby, 8th inst., to 6 months imprisonment on two charges of false pre- tences, in name of John Morris Priestman. 37.— Sheffield ( Cih/).- For st aling ( bene- ficial owner) £ 12 5s., 7th December, 1908— JOHN HENRY SCHOLEY, age about 37, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache ginger, walks badly as though suffering with tender feet; dress, black morning suit, black tie, hard hat, lace boots. A manager. Was Secretary to a Sick and Funeral Dividing Society. Spoke of going to Canada. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BEDFORDSHIRE. 39. Luton ( Countyt.— Committed for trial at next Assizes, charged with arson ( stack)— JOHN LEE, age 52, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes grey, right forefinger missing, scar left shin. States he is a shoeing smith; native of Norwich, that he has been tramping the country for several years, and has been convicted of beg- ging at Lincoln and elsewhere. Information to Supt. Panter, Luton. GL OUCES TERSHIRE. 40.— Stroud ( County).— Remanded till 22nd inst., at Nailsworth Petty' Sessions, charged with stealing a box of cartridges ( recovered)— WIL- LIAM JONES, age 40, height 5 ft. 10! in.; slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache dark, eyes hazel, cut scar bridge of nose, fingers crooked, very small arms; dress, slate colour three quarter length overcoat, dark jacket, dark cord trousers, dark brown cap, light boots. A native of Buckly, Flintshire. Information to Supt. Biggs, Stroud. 38 — Sheffield ( City).-¥ ov embezzling £ 2 18s.— LOUIS C. SHARPE, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, slight moustache light, cast left eye, slightly knock- kneed: dress tweed suit darlr trrmr nvprmai ha- rA hat or cap. A warehouseman; native of Ban- SHROPSHIRE. bury. Absconded 6th inst. | 41.- Church Stretton ( County).— Sen- Warrant issued. tenced, 11th inst., to 1 month imprisonment for Information to the Chief Constable, Sheffield. larceny— JOHN FOX, alias CARTER, age 28, height 5 ft. 8| in., complexion fresh, hair ( worn low on forehead) sandy, eyes hazel, tomb stone, inscribed " I. H. S." and " LIZZIE" outside right forearm, sphinx head back of right hand, cross flags, " B," and flowers inside left forearm, flowers outside left forearm and back of left hand; dress, dark coat and vest, bunches of small buttons down front of coat, brown cord trousers, green silk muffler, brown cap, strong lace boots. A native of Birmingham. States he has served in the Army. Tramps the country collecting rags, & c. Pre- viously convicted at Brierly Hill, Birmingham, and Stourport. Information to Inspector Francis, Church Stretton. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 42.— Criminal Investigation De- partment* During the past twelve months, E. Ashmole, " Antiquities of Berkshire," 3 vols., 8vo., Lond., 1719: A tall copy bound in whole dark coloured calf; Francis Bacon (" Instauratio Magna. Pars Secunda . . Novum Organum," fol. 1620; Bound in half- green morocco, a few leaves in facsimile, chiefly half- titles to sections; " Sylva Sylvarum," published by W. Rawley, D. D., bound in whole calf ( old), fol., Lond., 1627; " Operum Moralium et Civilium Tomus" : Bound in whole calf ( old), fol., Lond., 1638; " Of the Advance- ment of Learning, interpreted by Gilbert Wats ": Bound in whole calf ( old), fol., Oxford, 1640; " History of . . Henry the Seventh ": Bound in whole calf ( old), fol., Lond., 1622); " The New Testament in Englishe, after the Greek Trans- lation. . . Whereunto is added a kalendar and an exhortation . . by Erasmus," 8vo., Lond. in off. Thomae Gaultier, pro J. C., 1550; " Charles I.," Eikon Basilike, 12mo., 1648; " Praiers used by his Majestie . . delivered to Dr. Juxon . . , also a Letter from the Prince," 12mo., 1649 : These two books bound together in old black morocco); Sir John Hay ward (" The Lives of the three Normans, Kings of England," 4to., Loud., 1613; " The First Part of the Life and Raigne of King Henry IIII.," 4to., Lond., 1599; " The Life and Raigne of King Edward the Sixth," 4to., Lond., 1630: These three books bound together in whole brown calf, with three lettering- pieces on the back); John Milton, " Pro Populo Anglicano D&- fensio contra Claudii Anonymi Defensionem Regiam," 12mo., London, 1651: Bound in half maroon morocco. All the above books should have a library stamp on the bottom panel of the back ( unless obliterated), and on the inside of the front cover at the bottom right- hand corner, a mark thus \/. Binding, 4 § by long primer type, gilt edges. 43. T Division.— loth inst., a large gold Jubilee spoon; 1 £ 2 piece; 1 Garter sovereign; 1 guinea; 1 long silver tray, " L. B." thereon; 1 silver cabinet with 4 legs, lined velvet; 1 do. vase, cup shape; 1 do. cup, 12 ins. high, " Sunningdale Handicap Prize" thereon; 1 do. knife handle, chased; 1 do. small bowl, do.; 1 do. miniature pair slippers; 3 do. fish; 1 do. pigeon; 2 do. camels'; 1 do. stag; 2 do. cows; 1 do. hare; 1 do. boar; 2 do. elephants; 2 do. donkeys; 1 do. China- man carrying a basket; 1 do. windmill; 1 do. bath- ing machine; 1 do. coach and 4 horses; 1 do. waggon and 2 oxen; 1 do. violin; 1 do. peg top; 3 silver Maundy coins; 1 do. Charles I. 5s. piece; 1 do. James I. 5s. do.; 1 do. Queen Anne do.; and about 12 other coins, various; 1 silver tray with miniature coffee set thereon; 1 do. Nurem- berg cup; 1 do. pepper box; 2 do. large Dutch spoons; 1 do. ash tray; 1 do. salver; 1 do. box, 12 ins. long, T shape handle, 3 compartments, " Cigars, Cigarettes, Matches" thereon; 2 do. candlesticks, square pattern, 12 ins. high; 1 large biscuit bowl, 2 handles; 1 silver 8- day carriage clock with small electric lamp over face; 1 ivory Chinese fisherman, net over shoulders, about 18 ins. high; 1 ivory man with basket on back, with sticks, about 12 ins. high; 1 folding pocket Kodac camera; 1 cushion cover, brocaded front, green back; 6 antimacassars; 3 table centres ( 2 gold fringe; 1 yellow fringe); 1 umbrella, gold mounted; 1 meerschaum pipe; 1 wicker basket. 44.- Y Division.- 29th ult., in transit be- tween Sunderland and King's Cross, Great Northern Railway, 3 black fox stoles ( 1 composed of 3 skins, 4 tails, 1 head; 1 do. 2 skins, 4 tails, 3 heads; 1 do. 1 skin, 3 tails, 1 head), black steel fasteners attached; 2 black fox muffs ( 1 composed of 2 skins, 2 tails, 2 heads; 1 do. 1 skin, 2 tails, 2 heads); 1 pair black corsets, elastic hips, fancy blue edges, " Celebrated Bembo " thereon; 3 pairs natural woollen pants; 3 do. undervests, " The Jay Finish, made in England," bird in oval, stamped thereon. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1909. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued)— ANGLESEY. 45.— Holyhead ( County).— 9th icst., from a passenger's luggage at Holyhead Railway Station, a brooch, " Jack" in diamonds; 1 watch, very old, face surrounded with diamonds, gun metal back; 1 diamond clasp for fastening watch; 1 topaz ring, set 5 large yellow stones; 1 diamond hoop ring, set diamonds all round; 1 mourning ring, un- common design, several scrolls, black enamel joined by " M," 1 square diamond set at back, inscrip- tion, " John Hurford, died 12th October, 1753 "; 2 diamond rings, claw setting, 5 stones each; 1 scroll ring, 8 diamonds, 4 stones, each side ( 2 middle very large); 1 3- fold ring; 1 gold keeper and wedding rings, joined by small gold brooch; 1 brooch, 3 crystals set in jet; 2 plain jet brooches; 1 diamond paste waist buckle and belt; a Court suit buckle, very old- fashioned, set in steel in back; a cash box, containing £ 20; 2 silver trinket boxes ( 1 round; 1 heart shape); 1 diamond fox's head safety pin brooch; 1 silver purse ( new); 1 6ilver- mounted perfume bottle, green glass; 1 do., square, white glass, crest, out- stretched arm and hand thereon; 1 seal, silver and cornelian, " Anne" in white stones; 1 chased silver hair pin box, button hook, glove stretchers, shoe horn, all to match; 6 plain silver tea spoons; 7 old real lace handkerchiefs; 48 new embroidered do.; 1 night dress, embroidered, and other articles of underclothing; 3 lace frills, narrow lace; 1 pair lady's fur lined motor gloves ( Gamage's); 1 leather blotter, inside pocket containing a number of re- ceipted bills in name of Mrs. Pugh Evans. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Holyhead. CHESHIRE. 46.— Macclesfield ( Borough).— 10th inst., by housebreaking, a lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 196, white dial, black numerals, engraved back, gilt neck chain attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Maccles- field. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 47 - Cheltenham ( County).— 8th inst., a bicycle, black enamelled, front wheel rusty, 28 in. wheels, Sackville front tyre, heavy roadster on back, rat trap pedals, teeth filed off one side of both pedals, celluloid mudguards, back one fastened with brass wire, back rim brake rusty, flat handle bars, white grips, bag and outfit en- closed, black pump, John Lucas gas lamp, plated bell ( plate worn off), flag on top. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. HAMPSHIRE. 48.— Aldershot ( County).-— 15th inst., from the offices of the Army Service Corps, an inside micrometer, No. 120, set B. 2 to 12 b; 1 mino- meter, 2 ins., No. 45 with ratchet atop, in a case; 1 feeler guage, No. 1770 B. 8 blades; 1 screw pitch guage, No. 7 W, Whitworth peletes; 1 Columbus slide guage, No. 2, reading a 5VTT ; 1 revolution counter, 81 R/ I, 2 spindles; 1 " Model- de- Luxe " B. S. A. bicycle, " Elmsdale " transfer on head and back mudguard, 27 in. frame, green en- amelled, gold lined, 3 speed gear, No. 59889, up- turned handle bars, 2 roller brakes, rubber pedals; 1 gun metal watch, " Army " on face. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 49.— Southampton ( Borough).— 14th inst., a heavy green overcoat, double breasted, lined camel skin ( new), pair of binocular glasses in brown leather case, marked " M. H. W." with ad- justable eye- shades, in one pocket; 1 light fawn colour overcoat, lined camel skin; 1 sealskin cap with ear- flaps; 1 gold mounted crocodile skin cigar case, 7 ins. long. 4 ins. wide, gold mounted corners. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HER TFORDSHIRE. 50.— Watford ( County),— 15tli inst., by house- breaking, a lady's silver watch, Theophilus White- horn on works; 1 pair lady's brown boots on trees, ' Sturman, Watford," thereon; 1 open face silver English lever watch; 1 gold brooch, set cameo, rope shape; 1 large gold brooch, set 20 pearls, gold back, hair in centre; 1 gold brooch, shape of ivy leaf; 1 silver brooch, set blue and green enamel; 1 very old gold brooch, shield and " N " in centre; 1 silver brooch, set 9 moonstones; 1 gold brooch, inlaid with enamel, various colours; 1 mosaic brooch, brass setting; 1 large gold neck chain, mother- o'- pearl cross, lucky bean set in green stone attached; 1 small gold chain, gold cross attached; 1 lady's silver fancy watch chain, composed of 3 strands, 3d., 4d., and 6d. pieces attached; 1 Indian gold bead necklet, cream, blue, and pink beads; 2 short gold chains with lockets, heart shape, at- tached; 1 silver bangle, 2 gold shamrock leaves and Irish harp thereon; 2 eilver curb bangles; 1 lady's gold ring, set 1 diamond and 2 sapphires; 1 plain gold signet ring, " A. A. B." thereon; 1 lady's silver beaded purse; 1 old- fashioned inlaid wood ring box; several cheap and broken brooches; and about 13s. 6d. 10th inst., by housebreaking, a set of gold studs in box; 1 9 ct. gold albert; 1 gold pencil case; 2 silver pencil cases; 1 small gold locket; 1 gold pin, set green beetle; 1 gold trinket, shape of a violin; various silver and bronze coins. 51-— Watford ( County).— 4th inst., by house- breaking, a lady's gold ring, cat's- eye and diamond centre; 1 do., set 5 turquoise; 1 pin, gold setting drop on small ring; 1 do., pearls round head; 1 gold bracelet with padlock; 1 black leather purse; 1 long gold safety pin brooch, harp centre; 1 gold horse shoe brooch, set garnet; 1 gold chain brooch; 1 silver hairpin case; 1 gold watch chain, snake pattern; 1 silver fruit knife; 1 Oriental muff, chain flap, blue stones set in gold; 1 tortoise- shell brooch, inlaid gold, key pattern, horse shoe centre; 1 old silver French brooch; 1 opal pin and several old silver coins, mostly Jersey and French. £ 25 REWARD. 52.— Watford ( County).— 4th inst, by shop- breaking, a card containing 40 22 ct. gold wedding rings; 1 do. 30 9 ct. do.; 1 do. 30 9 ct. keeper do.; 1 do. 24 18 ct. do. 1 do. 30 9 ct. and 15 ct. signet do.; 1 do. 30 9ct. and 15 ct. gem do.; each scratched inside with one of the following marks: —" e/ r 1/- 1/ r f/- f/ r o/- o/ r r/ r g/- g/ r a/ r i/- i/ r n/- n/ r sx/- sx/ r se/- si/- sf/- so/- so/ r sr/- sir/* sg/- sg/ r sa/- sa/ r si/- s/-/- s/ s/- s/ e/- s/ 1/-"; 1 single stone diamond ring, E/-/- scratched inside; 1 double- headed diamond snake ring, Li/-/-; 1 small single stone diamond ring, A/-; 1 18 ct. signet ring, SE/-; 1 do., shield, SR/-; 1 lady's diamond and ruby gem ring, S/ E/ L; 1 18 ct. knot ring, SO/-; 1 massive 9 ct. signet ring ( plain), SL/-; 1 lady's diamond and sapphire gem ring, S/ S/ X/ L; 1 do. diamond and ruby do., S/ E/-; 1 18 ct. chain ring, SE/-; 1 18 ct. gem ring, turquoise, SO/-; 1 do., SL/-; 1 do., SF/-; 1 do., SO/-; 1 18 ct. diamond and ruby gem ring, SE/-; 1 do., S/ N/-; 1 15 ct. gem ring, O/-; 1 18 ct. do., SX/-; 1 15 ct. do., N/-; 1 turquoise ring, F/-; 12 9 ct. gold brooches, various patterns, following marks scratched there- on:—" E/ R L/- L/ R F/- F/ R Of- O/ R R/- R/ R G/- G/ R"; 13 9 ct. gold pins, various patterns, similar private marks scratched on back of pins; 1 engraved fluted cigarette case, " S E "' scratched on inside; 7 ladies' gold ( 14 and 18 ct.) watches, " S/ = /= S/-/- SO/= S/=/= SL/- SO/ = S/ L/ = ," white dials and gilt dials; 1 14 ct. gold hunting watch, ship engraved on outside case, " S/ N/ = "; 12 9 ct. gold alberts, curbs, and fetter and link pattern, gilt tabs on ends, with one of the following marks thereon:—" S/ SO/= S/ S~ G/ R S/ SA/ R E/=/= E/ E/ R E/ O- E/ G/ R E/ N/= E/ SO/= L/ E/-"; 8 gold neck chains, " N/- SO/- S/ SO/- E/-/- C/ 0/= E/ S 0/ = E/ N/ = J/ E/= "; 1 15 ct. gold bangle, " S/ 0/ = ," twist pattern; 36 silver Geneva watches, with one of the following marks scratched on outside case:—" O/- O/ R- R/- R/ R G/- G/ R A/- A/ R V/- N/- S/ = /= F/-"; 1 gold pencil, 9 ct., marked " O/-"; 1 22- in. cowhide Gladstone bag, brown, 2 straps, marked under tab, " S X/-" or " S E/-." The above reward will be paid by Messrs. Hiar- man & Shoosmith, Queen's Road, Watford, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount of such property recovered. Information to Supt. Wood, Watford. LANCASHIRE. 53. Bowyrave ( Comity).— 12th inst.. Pt Fulwood, an old silver verge watch; 1 old silver watch, ins. thick, very thick glass; 1 silver snuff box, about 4 ins. long, ins. deep, 2| ins. wide, plain top, filigree edges, lined inside; 1 old round do., plain, about 2| ins. high, li ins. diameter; 1 thin silver medal, a plough engraved thereon, also " Andrew Brown, Stirlingshire"; 4 plated serviette rings; 1 silk muffler, dark chocolate and blue stripes; 1 pair lace boots, 6ize 8i, recently soled and heeled; 1 pair silver sugar tongs, per- forated, very old; 1 silver whistle, shape of dog's head; 1 plain silver ferrule; 1 round silver brooch, Preston coat- of- arms and " Guild, 1882," thereon; 1 pair motor gauntlets; 1 pair small china scent bottles, imitation silver tops. A pair of old boots, size 6, " West End, Wear Guaranteed " stamped inside, were left behind. Information to Supt. Pickering, Bowgrave. 54^.— Sal ford ( Borough).— Between 12tli and 17th ult., a lady's 18 ct. gold 3- stone diamond ring, boat setting one side, stone flawed; 1 do. 12- stone diamond ring, reversed marquise pattern; 1 do. 18 ct. gold English lever watch, No. 6468, sunk centre, white dial, engraved case; 1 9 ct. gold bangle, broken in 3 parts; 1 18 ct. gold fine necklet, set pearls, front piece floral design. Information to the Chief Constable, Salford. LINCOLNSHIRE. 55.— Grimsby ( Borough).— 16th inst., by housebreaking, a crocodile leather purse, salver- mounted; 1 IS ct. purse, hanging on gold chain, set with turquoise; 1 gold round sovereign purse with monogram " G. R. P."; 1 gold match box and sovereign purse combined; 1 plain 18 ct. rolled long muff chain, small links with bars between ; 1 gold albert; 1 18 ct. long bar brooch, set 23 or 25 diamonds j 1 18 ct. turquoise and pearl brooch, circular; 1 bar shape turquoise and gold brooch; 1 gold star brooch with setting of sea pearls and diamond in centre; 1 diamond and sapphire brooch; 1 gold and pearl brooch, true lovers' knot; 1 gold and turquoise drees holder; 1 gold safety pill, turquoise at end; 3 small gold safety pins, turquoise in centre of each; 1 gold locket, conr taining 2 photographs; 1 gold pendant, set pearls and 2 emeralds, on a chain, set heliotrope stones; 2 18 ct. single stone diamond earrings, long, claw setting; 1 18 ct. single diamond ring, claw setting; 1 do. turquoise and diamond ring; 1 do. diamond and sapphire ring; 1 pair of gold cuff links with monogram " G. R. P."; 1 gold bracelet, curb pat- tern, with bull dog charm attached; 1 gold brace- let, curb pattern, gold heart and locket attached; 1 gold bracelet, curb pattern, Kruger sovereign, French sovereign, 2 Jubilee sovereigns, and a Greek coin ( over 200 years old) attached; 1 plain gold bracelet; 1 turquoise and pearl gold expand- ing bangle, works on glass; 1 ordinary solid gold bangle, set pearls; 1 silver card case, with inscrip- tion, " L. Mc. G., April 24th"; 1 silver card case\, chased with fern leaves on back; and about £ 20. Information to the Chief Constable, Grimsby. SURREY. 56.— Oxted ( County).— 10th inst., at Merstham, 8 silver fish knives; 8 do. forks; 2 silver tea knives; 1 plated dessert knife; 3 do. forks; all handles broken off arid recovered; 2 bases of silver cups ( cups broken off and recovered); 1 half- pint silver goblet; 1 silver goblet, 9| ins. high; 1 do.,, 7 A ins. high, engraved, " Presented to P. S. Stephen, Harrow " 2 silver serviette rings, Oriental pattern; 1 do., engraved, woman's head; 2 silver salt spoons; 1 do. sugar basin; 1 do. sugar spoon; 1 do. asparagus clip, ivory handle; about 30 cigars, " Flor- de- Tobacos " brand ; a quantity of cigarettes, makers, Simon Artz, Port Said, and Cairo, No. 70 L., and Abdulla & Co., Ltd., 9 New Bond Street, W., and Cairo, No. 4. Information to Supt. West, Oxted. WA R WICKS HIRE. 57 — Leamington ( Borough).— 27th or 28th ult., by shopbreaking, 20 gold watches; 80 ladies' do,, 9, 14, and 18 ct., a No. between " 71 and 561," scratched inside of each; 9 oxidised watches, " Chandler, Leamington" on dials; 457 rings, 9, 15, and 18 ct., various patterns, 6et pearls, diamonds, rubies,, sapphires, garnets, blood- stone, turquoise, emeralds, moonstone, cat's- eye, sardonyx, cornelian, opal, olivine, a No. between 77 and 3903" scratched inside of each; 98 gold wedding rings, 9, 18, and 22 ct.; 91 bracelets, 9 and 15 ct., various patterns, some set diamonds, turquoise, rubies, pearls, peridots, sapphires, emeralds, amethyst, opals, a No., between " 190 and 1677 " scratched inside of each; 99 brooches, 9 and 15 ct., various patterns, set diamonds, tur- quoise, pearls, opals, sapphires, rubies, amethyst, tourmalines, corals, garnets, emeralds, topaz, a No. between " 139 and 2656," scratched on each; 6 9 ct. watch brooches ( 1, No. 2575, S. 8075; 1, 2576, S. 8071; 1, 2577, S. 8064; 1, 2578, S. 8072; 1, 2579, S. 8073; 1, 2580, S. 8015); 54 chains, 9, 10, 15, and 18 ct., various patterns, a No. between " 74 and 1021" scratched on each; 111 charms and appendages, 9 and 15 ct., including hearts, lockets, seals, match boxes, pencils, sovereign purses, photograph pendants, wheels, stars, scrolls, trefoils, crosses, circles, chain bags, brooch and wire pendants, note book and pencil, cigarette case, basinette, model pig, some set pearls, garnets, diamonds, amethysts, turquoise, opals, olivine, tourmaline, peridots, a No. between " 2142 and 5437 " scratched on each; 1 15 ct. dreee stud, set ruby, No. 244; 1 pair 15 ct. oval engraved links, No. 488; 1 pair 9 ct. do., No. 760; 1 9 ct. torpedo and oblong, No. 783; 16 necklets ( 1 15 ct. blue onyx and trace chain, " 65 " scratched there- on: 1 9 ct. P. of W., with pearl centre, No. 375; 1 15 ct. trace, with row of pearls and large pearl pendant, No. 377; 1 15 ct. P. of W. pearl cluster and diamond, No. 382; 1 15 ct. do., scroll and pendant with rubies, No. 383; 1 platinum trace, with diamond, pearl, and ruby pendant, No. 386; 1 trace and fetter necklet, gold and platinum, No. 492; 1 9 ct. trace, with pearl pen- dant, 3 peridots and rubies, No. 695; 1 9 ct. trace and knot, No. 700; 1 9 ct. trace, No. 735; 1 9 ct. Alma, No. 764; 1 9 ct„ P. of W., No. 777; 1 9 ct. trace, No. 790; 1 15 ct. trace, 7 amethyst drops, No. 798; 1 9 ct. trace, pearl and peridot, wire pendant, No. 802; 1 9 ct. trace, p « axl 4 - T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1909. PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued).— pendant, No. 821); 51 pins, various patterns, 9 and 15 ct., set pearls, diamonds, turquoise, sap- phires, rubies, opals, and topaz, a No. between " 70 and 647 " scratched on each. All the above are new, and have, in addition to the numbers, one or more of the following letters scratched thereon:—" C SXNTMEFL Z." A steel jemmy ( gun barrel finish); a Jenning's twisted | bit; 3 gimlets; and a common wheel glass cutter, were left behind— A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., good build, high cheek bones, heavy moustache dark; wearing blue overcoat and hard hat, was seen loitering in the vicinity. Informaition to the Chief Constable, Leamington. WORCES TERSHIRE. 58. - Bromsgrove ( County).— 14th inst., a large acetylene cycle lamp, makers, " The Empire Manufacturing Co.," round front, reflector cracked left side, spring broken and repaired with Bowden brake springs. Information to Supt. Beal, Bromsgrove. 59.— Oldbury ( County). — 10th inst., by house- breaking, a silver Geneva watch, No. 147104, works screw into front of case; 1 lady's do., key winding, flowers engraved on back; 1 old silver verge, supposed " William Sparkes, West Brom- wich," engraved in back of case; 1 lady's watch, brown case, in brown leather wrist strap; 1 brace- let, gold cased, curb chain, a 9 ct. gold lock, heart, and locket ( 2 frames to hold photograph inside) attached; 1 lady's gold neck chain, worn very thin; 1 lady's gold ring, worn very thin. 10th inst., by burglary, at Langley, a grey and white coat, usual pocekts, " Vernon & Co., Tailors, Oldbury," inside; 1 do. navy blue, do.; 1 pair boots, size 8, much worn, " Collins, Broad Street, Birmingham," on loop at back. 11th inst., by housebreaking, at Warley, a lady's neck chain, 9 ct. gold, set imitation diamonds and pearls; 1 do., set imitation rubies; 1 do. 9 ct. gold locket, heart shape, monogram " B. S. B.," at- tached; 1 do., old, very small links, gold nuggets and imitation rubies; 1 do., rolled gold, large link?, imitation turquoise set in each link; 1 locket, 9 ct. gold, round, engraved with leaves; 1 earring, 9 ct. gold, set a bunch of corals. Information to Supt. Hill, Oldbury. do. sauce ladles, crest stamped on back; 1 pair plated do., engraved handles; 1 silver fish knife, blade perforated. The crest is a man standing in armour with ring in one hand and a lion's foot in the other. Information to Supt. Heald, Malton. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND SURREY. 61.— Reigate ( Borough).— 5th inst., in a 3rd class compartment in the 4.11 p. m. train from Charing Cross to Redhill, A MALE CHILD, age about 4 months, appears to have been neg- lected; dress, new white Llama frock, grey flannel shirt, 2 petticoats ( 1 flannelette, 1 flannelette bodice wih flannel skirt), new white imitation fur pelisse and cape, lined flannel, cap to match, white flannel shoes ( 1 with burn mark at toe). Now in the Reigate Union Workhouse. Information to the Head Constable, Reigate. Sparkhill FRAZER, Case YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 60. — IVlalton ( County).— 13th inst., by bur- glary, a plain silver teapot, oval, black ebony handle, knob on top, capacity one pint: 1 silver teapot, round, chased, black ebony handle, knob on top; 4 large heavy silver candlesticks, 12 to 14 ins. high, large bottoms with scroll work, 2 have been repaired and slightly lighter than others; 1 brown leather case, containing 4 small round plain silver salts, gilt lined, and 4 spoons : 1 dark leather case, containing 4 small silver salts, 4- corner shape, with 4 spoons, case damaged and difficult to open; 1 silver rose bowl, fluted sides, gilt inside, about 9 ins. high, 10 or 12 ins. wide; 1 pair large silver dredgers; 1 silver ornament, dredger shape; 5 silver tea spoons, crest stamped thereon; 16 silver table sipoons, do.; 13 silver dessert spoons, do.; 4 silver table forks, 4 prongs, do.; 12 do., 3 prongs, do.; 1 dark leather case, lined blue plush, containing 12 plain silver dessert knives and forks, mother- o'- pearl handles; 1 brown leather case, lined plush, containing a pair of plain silver jam spoons; 1 dark leather case, lined plush, containing a pair of jam spoons, broad flat ends; I 1 plain silver butter knife, silver handle; 1 pair APPREHENSIONS, tB, Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office.— THOMAS KELLY, Office No. 995- 05, Tabular Form, 5th inst. 63.— Metropolitan Police District, C Division.— OSMUND APPLEYARD, Case No. 2, 29th ult., and property recovered. 64 City of London.— Walter DAR- BY, Case No. 93, 17th April, 1908. 65. — City of London. — JOSEPH ALLEYNE ROGERS, Cose No. 6, 17th January, 1918, and sentenced to 9 months imprisonment at Leeds Assizes, 4th inst., for forgery. Warrant with- drawn. 66. - City of London. - ANNIE CLEVERLY, alios VERBEECK, Case No. 6, 28rd October, 1908. 67. - Berkshire, Windsor ( Borough).— GEORGE TOMS, Case No. 5, 12th inst. 68.— Denbighshire, Colwyn Bay ( County).— E. GEORGE FENN1NG, Case No. 10, 29ih ult. 69. — Gloucestershire, Chipping Sodbury [ County).— GEORGE H. BOLT. C se No. 20, 9th October, 1908, at Brighton, charged with embezzlement, and committed for trial. 70 — Hampshire, Ringwood County)— WILLIAM CALLAWAY, Case No. 25, 10th July 1908, sentenced to 6 months imprisonment ( bicycle recovered .— HARRY POPE, Case No. 20, 24tli Dec- ember, 1908, and sentenced to 2 months imprison- ment. 71— Lanarkshire, Glasgow ( City).— THOMAS MOOR SMALL, Case No. 24, 29th ult. 12- Lanarkshire, Glasgow ( City)- — ALEXANDER M. McCOLL, Office No. S/ 37599, Case No. 20, 5th inst., at Belfast for housebreaking as John Robinson. 73 — Lincolnshire, Alford ( County).-- WILLIAM WOODS, Ca* e No. 31, 12th inst. • 74— Oxfordshire, Banbury ( Borough). — ALFRED DAWSON, Case No. 40, 29th ult. 75.— Staffordshire, Stafford ( County). — FREDERICK GEORGE HEBBERT. Case No. 39, 25th January, 1907. 76.— Worcestershire, ( County).— ERNEST GILBERT No. 49, 12th inst. 77 — Yorkshire ( East Riding), Hull ( City).— JAMES MOYERLEY, Case No. 51, 12th inst. 78 — Yo rks h ire ( North Riding), Thornaby - on - Tees ( County). - j. HARRIS, Case 53, 12th inst., and sentenced to 3 months imprisonment at Darlington, 12th inst., in name of John Joseph Iley. IS — Yorkshire ( West Riding), Bradford ( County).— GEORGE HARRISON, Case No. 54, 12th inst 80— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Doncaster ( County).- J AMES MILLS, Case No. 40, 4th September, 1908. 81— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Wakefield ( County).— STEVEN KINGSTON MILES, Case. No. 41, 4th September, 1908. 82 - Yorkshire ( West Riding), Bradford ( City).— JOHN CARTER, Office No. 1726- 03, Case No. 45, 18th December, 1908, at Hednesford. 83— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Sheffield ( City).— ETHEL HALL, Case No. 48, 13th November, 1908, at Belfast, and remanded. Pro- perty recovered. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT Si.— Convict Supervision Office — For failing to report— Licence- holder ARTHUR BLANCHARD, alias ERNEST HODGSON, Office No. 1291- 08, age 27, height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion fresh, hair auburn, eyes blue, scar back of neck, 3 dots between left tbumb and finger. A native of Castletown, Ireland. Sentenced at Northumberland Assizes, 17th November, 1904, to 5 years penal servitude for arson ( stack). Licensed 19th August, 1908. e 518. Left Middlesbrough, 28th ult., for Newcastle- on- Tyne. May be dealt with where found. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. HAMPSHIRE. 85.- Southampton ( Horouah) — For failing to reportr— Licence- holder GEORGE KENT, Office No. 661- 05, age 67, height 5 ft. 2f in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes hazel, bracelet each wrist, man left forearm. A seaman; native of Bedford. Sentenced at Bedford Quarter Sessions, 30th October, 1906, to 3 years penal servitude for lar- ceny. Licensed 30th ult. B d g 1426. May be dealt with where found. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton HEREFORDSHIRE. 86.— Ledbury ( County).— For obtaining cloth- ing by false pretences, 11th inst. THOMP- SON, age 43, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion dark, hair brown, eyes dark; dress, black jacket, skirt, and hat, strong boots. A tramp; native of Wor- cestershire. Accompanied by 3 daughters, ages 20, 18, and 10, respectively. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. List ot Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending February 13th, 1909, with the result, etc. Division concerned Office No. NAME. P. R. I, K. K. 8. T. E, K. C. G, N. H. E, G. G, H, J, K. 440— 00B K N N E IT HAROLD 1205— 98 BURKE, EDWARD 826- 00 DESMOND, ERNEST 1016— 00 LKTCH, CHARLES 1256- 07 LIPS'JOMBE, JOHN 3080— 97 M1NHINNICK, THOMAS 3314— 02 MORTON, ALF1ED CECIL 358— 02 PAYNE, JAMES 714— 03 SMITH, JOHN 2474— 00SYMES, WILLIAM 34193 WALSH, MAURICE 1440- 99 WILSON, ALFRED Sentence Date and Place. Fresh Oifence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of 3 months b. l. [ 23 months b. l. I2I months h. l. | l month h. l. 23 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 6 months h. l. j8 years p. s. ! years supn. 10 years p. s. years supn. • 12 months h. l. Il2 months h. l. and 3 and 3 9th F b., Ciovdon P. Ct. 11th Feb., Lot don Co. Scss. 11th Feb., London Co. Sess. 10th Feb., West Ham P. Ct. 10th Feb., London Co. Sefs. 3th Feb., N. L. P. Ct. 10th Feb., Bingley P. Ct. 5th Feb., Tower Bridge P. Ct. 6th Feb., Middlesex Sess. 8th Feb., Middlesex Sess. 9th Feb., Loudon Co. Sess. 11th Feb., Marlborough St. Laicenj ( lodge)) Larceny ( shop) Attempted burglary Assault Larceny Failing to report Fraud and P. of C. Act P. of C. Act Larceny ( ringing the changes) Burglary Incoirigible rogue P. of C. Act Same Name -< ame Name Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name JAMES JOHNSON JOHN WOODMAN FRANK VILLARS MORRIS WALSH JOHN WATSON Name and Division of Officer. PS. Baker. C. I. D., W. P C Edwards, 377R, and P. C. Helby, C. I. D . R. P. C. Gresty, C. I. D., W; also P. C. Edwards, 139E. P. C. Maico m, 449K, and P. S. Cleve- land. C. I. D., K. P. C. Bird, 389S, and P. S. Hexa* er, C. I. D.. X. P. C. Gosling. C. I. D., Y; also P. C. Brown. J12N. P. S. Pve and P. S. Goode, C. I. D., M. P S. Rfad, C. I. D., X ; also P. C. Eames, 845Y. P. C. Clark, 312X; also P. C. Friend, C. I. D., J. P. C. Amos, 471 E. P. C. 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