GAZETTE NEW SERIES. PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 1909. VOL. XXVI., No. 2630. as- aa O- TT 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communi- cations relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 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. 8. 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. fi. 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. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed (>. i/ the signat ure of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and if th*• 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. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer ^ of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. TIOMTS. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property beur a 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. 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 tssu « cannot be guaranteed. The charge for such insertion ( if accepted) will be given on application. 14. All copies of the 1' OLICB GAZETTE re- transmitted by Police Forces should be prepaid at the. ordinary rate for printed matter sent hy post within the United Kingdom. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. SPECIAL NOTICE. FINGER PRINTS. UNDER the existing arrangements the finger impressions will be taken, and recorded at the Finger Print Department, Convict Supervision Office, New Scotland Yard, of all persons oonvicted as follows: — ( a) All persons coming within Section 5, 7, or 8 of the Prevention of Crimes Act, 1871. ( b) All persons, at Assizes or Quarter Sessions, sentenced to not less than one month's im- prisonment, without option of a fine, for any of the offences shown below. ( c) All persons, at Petty Sessional, Police, or Stipendiary Magistrate s Court, sentenced to more than one month's imprisonment, with- out option of a fine, for any of the following offences: — Aliens ( Sec. 3 Aliens' Act of 1905). Arson. Assaults with intent to rob. Attempted burglary. Attempted larceny. Attempts to break into churches, houses, shops, warehouses, & c. Attempts to obtain goods and money by false pretences. Bankruptcy offences. Being found on enclosed premises. Breaking into churches, houses, shops, warehouses, & c. Burglary. Cattle stealing. Coining. Conspiracies of all descriptions. Embezzlement. Entering with intent to commit a felony. Extortion by threats. Felonious wounding. Forgery. Fraud. Frequenting. Horse stealing. Housebreaking. Importuning male persons to eommit un- natural offences ( Vagrancy Act, 1898, Sec. 1, par. b). Indecent assault on female. Larceny. Mental degenerates. Obtaining goods and money by false pre- tences. Possessing housebreaking tools. Procuration of women and girls. Prostitution, living on proceeds of ( Vagrancy Act, 1898, Sec. 1, par. a). Receiving. Robbery. Sacrilege. Sheep stealing. Shopbreaking. Suspected person. Unlawful possession. Uttering counterfeit coin. Warehousebreaking. But all offenders of the first Division, and such of the second Division as have never been pre- viously convicted, are exempted from this order. In order to avoid the retention of useless records in the Finger Print Department, the Registrar of Habitual Criminals would be glad if the Chief Constables of Counties, Cities, and Boroughs, will, in future, notify the death of any criminal who has been finger- printed. The notification should contain the full name and aliases, particulars of conviction, or con- victions if possible, also the No. published in the list of Habitual Criminals. SPECIAL NOTICE. MURDER. DURHAM. 1. — Sunderland ( Borough). — About 7.30 p. m., 8th inst— HERMAN COHEN, a Jewish moneylender, was found murdered in a room ( used as an office) in a dwelling house. He was1 at the time of the murder, and had been during the greater part of the afternoon, engaged with clients, and it is supposed that the murderer had obtained access to the room on real or pretended business. The deceased was last seen alive in the front pas- sage conversing with A MAN ( supposed a cus- tomer), age about 40, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., square build, hair and pointed moustache light; wearing a long light overcoat, collar and tie, black bowler hat. At this time Mr. Cohen had two new cheap cotton shirts, grey ground with narrow dark stripes about an inch apart, white cotton neck bands with studs back and front, unlined, which the murderer may be found wearing or may have disposed of. Information to the Chief Constable. Sunderland. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 2 — Convict Supervision Office.— HENRY KNOWLES, Office No. 1209- 00, Tabu- lar Form, 5th inst., not now wanted. 3.— Convict Supervision Office. — For failing to report— Licence- holder MICHAEL DUFFY, alias FRED MARTIN, an Irishman, Office No. 1943- 05, age 35, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair very dark brown, eyes light blue, scar over each eyebrow. A groom. Sentenced at Belfast Assizes, 4th December, 1897, to 10 years penal servitude for rape. Liberated on 2nd licence, 15th ult., which expires 17th August, 1909. X 506. May be dealt with where found. 4.— E Division.— For obtaining by false pretences, a diamond ring; 1 half hoop do.; 1 18 ct. gold double albert; 1 diamond and pearl pendant; 1 18 ot. gold minute repeater and chronograph watch— JAMES F. LAWLER, age 48, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, appearance of a heavy drinker, hair nearly white, moustache dark ( prob- ably dyed), eyes grey, strutty action when walk- ing; dress, grey- brown suit, fancy vest, black hard felt hat, wore a gold watch chain and diamond ring. Supposed a native of Sussex. Warrant issued. 5.— K Division.— For obtaining £ 5 5s. by false pretences, 4th ult.— SIDNEY WATSON, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, hair light, moustache ( long) ginger; wearing dark overcoat, velvet collar, hard felt hat. He eiir gages a room, states he is an architect and sur- veyor, writes to builders, invites tenders for a large building to be erected in provinces, asks for cheque to be sent as a guarantee, calls for the letters, and absconds. Warrant issued. 6.— 5 Division.— For obtaining goods and money by worthless cheques, on Farrow's Bank, Cheapside, drawn bv Herbert' Denham, and payable to H. C. Barnard— HENRY C. BARNARD, alias Rev. HERBERT DENHAM, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion dark, sharp features, hair dark, clean shaved, eyes blue, very talkative, speaks quickly; dress, blue serge jacket suit, black soft or hard felt hat. Warrant issued. l.- V Division. — For stealing ( servant) £ 1 7s. 6d.— JOHN HUMPHRIES, age 39, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexioii fresh, long face, high cheek bones, hollow cheeks, hair dark brown, mo- usr tache light, eyes blue, teeth discoloured; drees, dark suit and overcoat, red tie, light cap, stout ' 1 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 1909. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— box calf boots, Derby pattern, of smart appearance. A gardener; native of Wadhurst, Sussex. " Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. 8-— Bedford ( Borough).— For stealing ( bailee) £ 3 13s. 9£ d., 15th ult.— ROBERT THOMAS FREEMAN, ago 36, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., very slight build, complexion pallid, rather peculiar face, hair and small moustache brown, thick bottom lip, drops. A hairdresser, but has recently been employed as agent for Insurance and Sewing Machine Companies. Is prominent amongst Socialist and Labour Unions. Absconded 24th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bedford. OA MBRIDGESHIRE. 9.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For stealing from his lodgings, 7th inst., a round tortoiseshell snuff box, carved and gold mounted, very old; 1 Swan fountain pen; and 2s. 6d.— ARTHUR BOLT ( supposed false), age about 26, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair and heavy moustache brown, eves blue, stoops slightly when walking; dress, dark Chesterfield overcoat, dark grey morn- ing coat, blue trousers, grey cap, cardigan jacket, blue front and collar. He took lodgings at a public house, 2nd inst., stating he was an electrician and had obtained work at the local power station.. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Cambridge. CHESHIRE. 10.— Birkenhead ( County).— For embezzling £ 2 13s.— JOHN CONWAY, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache grey, walks badly, stoops; dress, black suit, grey dust coat, grey cap. Recently employed as clerk and traveller for a corn miller at Higher Bebington. ( Apprehended, see Case No. 99.) Warrant issued. GLAM ORG A MS HIRE. 15.— Treharr is ( County).— For embezzle- ment— DAVID JOHN JONES, age 32, height about 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair ( bald on top) brown, moustache light ( inclined to sandy), eyes grey, addicted to drink; dress, blue serge suit, bowler hat, brown boots. Has been employed as a grocer's assistant at Blaina, Trede- gar, and Bargoed; native of Ebbw Vale, Mon. Absconded 15th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gill, Treharris. HAMPSHIRE. 16 - Afdershot ( County).— For stealing, 18th ult., a bicycle ( recovered) — WILLIAM McILRAITH, age 21, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, butterfly out- side right forearm, ship outside left forearm; dress, blue suit and cap. A fitter; native of Glasgow. May seek employment at motor garages. Is a deserter from the Army Service Corps. 17.— Aldershot ( County).— For stealing, 7th insfc., from Mandora Barracks, a " Speed Iron Rudge- Whitworth" bicycle, 24 in. dropped frame, 26 in. wheels, beaded edge tyres ( front Rudge- Whitworth, large cut therein), back pedallin( g brake, straight black celluloid cased handle bars, rat- trap pedals, $ 4 gear, large bell and tool bag attached— ISAAC MILLERSHIP, age 22, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey; wearing khaki uniform and putties. An absentee from the 2nd King's Own Yorkshire L. I. A miner; native of Cradley Heath, Dudley. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 18.— Bournemouth ( County) — For stealing a £ 100 Bank of England note, No, 76781, dated 18th August, 1906; 1 £ 50 do., No. 29159, dated 17th May, 1906; 9 £ 5 do., Nos. 11711 to 11719, dated 21st December, 1907, all stamped " London 6 County Bank, Bournemouth "— A MAN, age 20 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., thick set, complexion fresh, full red face, hair dark, clean shaved, eyes grey; dress, blue jacket, blue jumper ( torn at side), old dark trousers, grey cap, white muffler. A labourer; native of Brighton. Information to Supt. Hack, Bournemouth. 11— Birkenhead ( County).—¥ or stealing ( servant) £ 5, at Heswall— CHARLES SIZER, age 25, height 5 ft. in,., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue; wearing dark clothes and light cap. A native of Hull. Recently employed as a window cleaner, has been a ship's steward and cab driver. Is a Reservist of the Royal Field Artillery, identity No. S. 829/ a. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sutherland, County Hall, Birkenhead. 12. - Middlewich ( County).— For stealing ( bailee), 25th ult., at Astbury, a bicycle ( re- covered)— JAMES BUNTING, age about 20, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, grey suit, blue stripe, dark cap. Supposed a native of Nottingham; late of Macclesfield. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Thompson, Middlewich. DERBYSHIRE. 13. — Chesterfield ( Borough).— For stealing, ( person), 27th ult., a purse containing a sovereign — GEORGE MASON, alias STEDMAN and WALTER REED, Office No. 2664- 02 ( ILLUS- TRATED CIRCULAR 84, Figure 30), age 42, height 5 ft. 3£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, dot back right hand, mole left of neck; dress, dark clothing, rather shabby appearance. A native of Manchester. He stops children on errands outside shops and steals their money, sends them on bogus messages, and decamps. Information to the Chief Constable, Chesterfield. 19-— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For house- breaking, 10th ult., and stealing a quantity of gas fittings, ( fee. ( recovered)— JOHN STEARS, Office No. 1537- 07, age 26, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes blue, clean shaved, sullen disposition; dress, dark suit, light cap. A native of Portsmouth. 20 — Southampton ( Borough).— For failing to report— Licence- holder HENRY JOHNSON, alias COX, BISHOP, WILSON, and MOFFIA, Office No. 700- 00, age 31, height 5 ft, 7| in., com- plexion fresh, hair very dark brown, eyes hazel, scar bridge of nose, 4 dots right forearm and 7 dots on left. A dealer; native of London. Sen- tenced at Central Criminal Court, 6th March, 1905, to 5 years penal servitude for coining. Licensed 26th December, 1908. f 145. May be dealt with where found. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 21.— Bromyard ( County).— For embezzling 10s.— JOHN MORRIS, age about 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in,, stout build, complexion pale, hair ( bald on top, turning grey) and moustache light; dress, light dust coat, grey mixture jacket and vest, old brown trousers, grey cap, strong nailed boots. A baker; supposed a native of Selly Oak. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lewis, Bromyard. HER TFORDSHIRE. age 28, height 4 ft. 11| in., complexion dark, round face, nose inclined to left, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes light grey, walks smartly, a voluble talker, " E. T." left forearm, female covering letters " A. D. J. T. D. D." right forearm, near elbow. He was deported from America recently, and has ex- pressed his intention of returning to the United States, which he may do by way of Canada. ' Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. M.— Bury ( County).— For larceny ( lodgings) 2nd inst.— THOMAS DAVIE S, alias DICKIE BOND, age 18, height 5 ft. 3 in,, complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, scar left knee, supposed tat- tooed left forearm; dress, dark grey tweed suit, jacket square cut, " John Cox" on tab, black silk muffler, green cap. A native of Preston. Is also wanted at Old Trafford and Bolton. Is a deserter from the 4th King's Royal Rifle Corps and Lan- cashire Fusiliers. May endeavour to re- enlist. Information to Supt. Noblett, Bury. 25. - Old Trafford ( County).— For stealing 23rd ult., at Stretford, a mackintosh ( recovered); 1 silver English lever watch, No. 875015, maker, Russell, Liverpool; 1 gold guard, long link pattern, 2 seals attached ( 1 with " Prenez Garde"; 1 " N" thereon); 2 hair brushes, black backs; 1 " Mab" razor, black handle; 1 shaving brush— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., stout build, complexion fresh, clean shaved; dress, brown suit, blue tie, green striped cap, brown gloves, lace boots, lie took lodgings 22nd ult., and left 23rd ult. Stated he was a clerk in a shipping office. ( Identical with Man, Case No. 60, 11th December, 1908.) Information to Supt. Keys, Old Trafford. x6 — Reedley ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) £ 2 0s. 4d., at Barrowford— IRAM WINCUP, ago 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair ( inclined curly) dark; dress, long grey mixture overcoat, brown cord sleeved vest, cord trousers, green cap, red silk neckerchief. Supposed a native of Bingley, Yorks. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pincock, Reedley, near Burnley. 27 — Barrow- in- Furness ( Borough).— For larceny — GEORGE OLIPHANT, alias JOSEPH NICHOLSON and GEORGE WIL- LIAM DAWSON, age 29, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, oomplexion and hair ( thin in front) dark, clean shaved, rather bow- legged; dress, dark grey suit, reddish- brown cap, dark blue muffler, red stripe, lace boots. A painter; native of Sunder- land. Appearance of a groom, is a good conjuror, and plays a cornet. Information to the Chief Constable, Barrow- in- Furness. LINCOLNSHIRE. 28.— Brigg ( County).— For stealing a pair of black and white check printed moleskin trousers, flap front; 1 single breasted vest, same material ( vest recovered pledged at Beverley, 6th inst)— A MAN, age 38, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes grey, rather flat nose, " 5th Lancers" supposed tattooed loft- forearm ; dress, black jacket and vest, old cardi- gan jacket, half sleeves, dark plaid trousers, dark peak cap with band on brim, light lace boots. An Irishman; tramping labourer. Information to Supt. Reed, Brigg. 29.— Lincoln ( City).— For obtaining money by false pretences— J. H. HISLOP, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., clean shaved, well spoken, of smart aopearance. He advertised in the Poultry IF oriel from Dellsmere House, Stanground, Peterborough ( empty), and had his letters for- warded to " Albion Hotel," Gray's Inn Road, London. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Lincoln. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 30 — Risca ( County).— For failing to report - Licence- holder ALBERT BATT, alias BRIT- TON, Office No. 38- 08, age 25, height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion fresh, rather large head and fullface, hair brown, eyes blue, " S. H. 477," 2 dots, " I. N. D. T." right, " M. T. A. B.," " R, T." left fore- arm; supposed wearing dark clothes and cap. A native of Staplehill, Bristol; generally works as a collier or labourer. Sentened at Gloucester Assizes, 30th June, 1906, to 3 years' penal servitude for un- natural offence. Licensed 31st December, 1907. g 300. Left Ysysddn, 3rd inst. Information to Supt. Porter, Risca. ESSEX. 14.— Brentwood ( County).— For failing to report— Licence- holder EDWARD GARLAND, alias WALLACE, SIMPSON, OGILVIE, and LYLE, Office No. 1460- 01, age 52, height 5 ft. 6^ in., complexion fresh, hair ( partly bald) and moustache very grey, eyes brown, high cheek bones, " A. O. M." right forearm, dot between each thumb and finger; dress, dark tweed suit and over- coat, blue serge cap. A carpenter; native of Edin- burgh. He calls on Scotch farmers and obtains money on the pretext of buying tools. Sentenced at Chelmsford Quarter Sessions, 21st October, 1903, to 7 years penal servitude and 7 years super- vision for housebreaking. F P T d 816. Left Brentwood lst ult. May be dealt with where found. Information to Supt. Marden, Brentwood. 22.— St. Albans ( City).— For obtaining goods and money by a worthless cheque, 19th ult.— A. C. CAMPBELL, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, full round face, hair and moustache ( twisted at ends) brown, of good address; wearing a light grey overcoat, single- breasted, dark grey cap. He presented for pay- ment of goods a cheque for more than the amount of purchase and received the balance. ( See Cases Nos. 35, 12th ult., and 16, 26th ult.) Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, St. Albans. LANARKSHIRE. 23.— Glasgow ( City).— For escaping from H. M. Prison, Duke Street, Glasgow, 27th ult., while undergoing 3 years penal servitude— EDWARD TOYE, alias FRASER, S. C. R., 897- 98, T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1009 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 31 T Division.— For stealing, 2nd January, a Post Office Savings Bank book— JOHN STOWELL, alias JACK ESSEX, WALTERS, FITZGERALD, ARMSTRONG, and WEEKS, Office No. 966- 02 ( Case No. 101, 28th February last, and ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR 87, Figure 19), age 46, height 5 ft. 11£ in., complexion pale, hair brown ( thin, turning grey), eyes hazel, delicate appearance, usually dyes moustache black; dress, grey overcoat with black velvet collar, dark trousers, grey cap, very shabby, may be wearing gold rimmed glasses, and found hawking cheap fountain pens and pencils. Has been a dispenser; is well educated and of good address. Has been convicted at Oxford, Devizes, Jersey, Aldershot, Essex, Colchester, and Portsmouth. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. 32 - Edinburgh { City). For failing to report— Licence- holder ALEXANDER PATER- SON, alias WILSON, H. C. R. No. S 12998, S. C. R, No. 835- 05, age 38, height 5 ft, 10£ in., com- plxion swarthy, hair grey, eyes dark, walks Tame, except when he thinks he is being regarded with suspicion. An engineer; native of Edinburgh. 33.— 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 suit, black rough cloth overcoat with velvet collar, cap or soft felt hat. A native of Norwich. Liberated 23rd February, 1909. Licence expires 19th November, 1909. An accomplished house- breaker. Sometimes represents himself to be an insurance canvasser, sometimes a plumber. May be dealt with where found. Information to the Chief Constable, Edinburgh May represent himself to be an agent. Has been convicted at Hull, Portsmouth, and in Norfolk. On 6th ult. he hired a bicycle ( nearly new, 23 in. frame, black enamelled, lined gold, slightly turned up handle bars, roller rim brake front wheel, Eadies hub, rubber pedals ( 4 divisions), green com- position handles, " A. Muskett, Norwich," on trans- fer on head and back mudguard). Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Norwich. FIFESHIRE. MURDER. £ 100 REWARD. 34.— Cupar ( County).— For murder, 19th ult., at East Wemyss, and stealing a bag containing 25 £ 1 Royal Bank of Scotland notes; 40 half- sovereigns; £ 40 in silver in canvas bags, with brass rings around neck, each containing £ 5— ALEX- ANDER EDMONSTONE, age 23, height 5 ft. 9 or No. 1. 10 in., slight build, complexion ruddy, full face, hair auburn or reddish brown, clean shaved, eyes dark, 3 front upper teeth missing, " A. E." tattooed right forearm, is said to have suffered from mental aberration during last summer. A miner or carter; native of Edinburgh On the day of the murder he purchased at Strathmiglo a mottled yellow- brown tweed jacket suit; a dark grey showerproof coat, single- breasted, turned over cuffs, black bone buttons., sleeve lining, black, blue, and white stripes, usual pockets., slanting side No. 2. pockets; 1 dark grey cap, single peak, size 7 or 7^, " The Dunkeld " stamped inside, black on yellow lining; 1 dark green silk muffler, of white broken pattern, and was given a mauve, grey, and brown striped long tie. He may be wearing this clothing or part of it, or may have purchased a fresh outfit. A white metal keyless watch, white dial, black hands and numerals, and white metal chain, worn by deceased, is also missing. Both photographs are said by his companions to be like him. No. 1, taken some 3 years ago, shows the head well up and the nose consequently looks shorter than in No. 2, taken in November, 1908, which shows him in working attire. He will, no doubt, endeavour to go abroad. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Fifeshire, Cupar, by whom the above reward will be paid to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons who committed the crime. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ' continued).— NORFOLK. 35.— Norwich ( City).— For stealing silver spoons, & c., between 2nd and 11th ult.— — CROWE, age 40 to 50, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion dark; dress, black jacket, black dress with cross tucks at bottom, black hat, wearing pince- nez or spectacles. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to the Chief Constable, Guildhall, Norwich. OXFORDSHIRE. 36.— Oxford ( County).— For obtaining, by false pretences at Little Milton, 24th ult., a gun- metal keyless watch, open face, small screw of in- side works missing— A MAN, who gave the name of H. PICKETT, age 50 to 60, height 5 ft. 6 MIDLOTHIAN. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 1909. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)- or 7 in., shoulders inclined to be round, com- plexion pale, hair and moustache dark, turning grey, of fairly good address; wearing dark grey three- quarter- length overcoat, black bowler hat, carried a brown or black bag. A jobbing watch and clock repairer. Calls at houses for watches < fcc., to repair, and in some cases fails to return same. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Oxford. PEMBROKESHIRE. 37 — Haverfordwest Castle ( County). — For stealing an imitation pigskin leather purse, containing 13s. 6d.— CHARLES WREN, age 17, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, full round fear tures, hair and eyes ( crossed) dark; dress, dark grey Norfolk suit, blue guernsey, cap, lace boots. Was recently at a Boys' Home at Padcroft, Yiews- ley, Middlesex. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brinn, Fishguard. RUTLANDSHIRE. £ 3 REWARr. 38.— Oakham ( County). — For stealing ( bailee) a nag colt, saddle and bridle, 16th ult. ( recovered at Rotherham)— ROBERT MARFLEET, Office No. 1310- 00, Case No. 40, 5th inst. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Chief Con- stable of Rutlandshire, Oakham, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehen- sion and conviction of the thief. The £ 10 reward offered in Case No. 40, 5th inst,., is hereby cancelled. Information to the Chief Constable, Oakham. WILTSHIRE. 39.— Swindon ( County).— For stealing from racing stables, at Foxhill, lst inst., a black over- coat, velvet collar, double cuffs, nearly new; 1 dark green L'ish tweed jacket and vest, with red and black stripes, nearly new; 1 brown leather hand bag, about 14 ins. long— FRED CRONEY, age 20 to 22, height about 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair dark, clean shaved; wearing brown striped trousers, rather short, green cap, and supposed the stolen clothing. A stableman. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Swindon. eyes supposed blue; dress, brown mixture tweed suit, cap. He represents himself as a County Court bailiff, and induces persons to part with money for the purpose of taking out judgment sum- monses, etc., against their debtors. Warrant issued. 44.— Hull ( City).— For stealing ( bailee) a lady's bicycle, lst August, 1908— WILFRED ' LYNN, age 29 or 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., good build, complexion fair, round face, hair ( mingled with grey) dark brown, moustache dark, eyes blue, slight scar left side of chin, one front upper tooth missing, of smart appearance; dress, light green mixture trousers, dark grey overcoat, black hard hat. A native of Dewsbury; has been a prison warder. May be found dealing in cycles or farm produce. May endeavour to leave the country. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 45,— Middlesbrough ( Borough). — For attempted carnal knowledge of a girl under 16 years — WILLIAM GODDARD, age 51, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., weight about 12 stone, complexion fresh, hair ( slightly bald in front) and moustache grey, eyes blue, stoops slightly; dress, slate grey or blue jacket suit, supposed grey over- coat, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A head school teacher; native of Sheffield. Is a member of the National Association of Head Teachers and a Fellow of the Chemical Society. Is believed to have a good sum of money in his possession. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Middles- brough. YORKSHIRE West Riding). 46.— Leeds ( City).— For failing to report— Supervisee DANIEL FOSTER, alias JACK LOFTUS and LOFTHOUSE, Office No. 35- 09, age 39, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar each eyebrow and back left hand, face pockmarked. A native of Liverpool. Sentenced at Nottingham City Sessions1, 30th April, 1908, to 10 months hard labour and 2 years supervision for larceny. Liberated 10th January last. 508. To be dealt with where found. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Leeds. England notes, Nos. A- 80 30231 to 30330, each dated 13th February, 1908; £ 2,000 in sovereigns, half- sovereigns, and silver. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE . 51.— Bedford ( Borough,.— 26th u, t.. 2 cine- matograph spools, each containing about 1,000 feet of film ( 1 represents two scenes, " The face on the bar room floor" and " 100 Dollar Bill"; 1 do. " The beginning of the Serpentine" and " The barrow race ")— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., good build, complexion fresh, prominent cheek bones, North Country accent; wearing dark clothes, cap, over- coat, coloured neckerchief. Stated he was advance agent for a picture company. Information to the Chief Constable, Bedford. BERKSHIRE. 52.— Windsor ( County).— 7th ii St., at Clewer, a gold locket, gold cross attached; 1 gold ring, set emeralds and diamonds, old seating, 3 emeralds missing; 1 gold ring, set turquoise; 1 gold medal- lion, 2 photographs, a girl and family group; 1 gold locket, set large cairngorm stone and thistle leaves1; 1 lady's gold watch, fancy face; 1 gold brooch, set pearls, birds and ivy leaves; 1 do. silver watch, 2 gold chains and gold cross attached; 1 silver heart; 1 do. ring; 5 keys on a ring. Information to Supt. Holding, Windsor. ESSEX. 53. — Brentwood ( County).— 6th inst., at War ley Barracks, a pair of field glasses, No 53538, maker Dolland; and a box of 50 cigars. Information to Supt. Marden, Brentwood. GL DUCES TERSHIRE. 54— Cheltenham ( County).— 7th inst., by housebreaking, a gold bracelet, set rubies, com- posed of 3 bars, fastens with spring, padlock, and chain attached; 1 silver bracelet, composed of 4d. pieces, padlock and chain attached; 1 lady's gold keyless watch, engraved back, gold face and hands, black numerals; 2 plain gold keeper rings; 1 plain gold ring, set blue stones ( 1 missing); 1 long gold chain, gold oval locket, containing hair, attached; 1 lady's long gold chain; 1 short gold neck do., cross, engraved, containing lead pencil, attached; 1 silver do., old fashioned; 1 gold brooch, buckle thereon; 1 gold curb brooch; 1 brooch, composed of 4 3d. pieces, gilded; 1 do., made up of a 5s. piece, very old; 1 pair gold earrings, old fashioned, composed of 3 graduated links; 1 pair silver fan shape earrings, bird in centre; 1 pair black jet earrings and solitaires, old fashioned; 5 old 4d. pieces; a half set of artificial teeth. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. 55. — Chipping Sodhury ( County). — 9th inst., at Falfield, a " Coventry Eagle" pneu- matic safety bicycle, No. 65880, black enamelled, about 26J in. frame, Clipper rim brakes, rubber pedals, black mud guards, oil lamp. Information to Supt. Phelps, Chipping Sodbury. HAMPSHIRE. 56.— Winchester ( City). — 8th or 9oh inst., Buffalo Friendly Society regalia : a Knight of Merit collar and gauntlets to match, green velvet, gold lace trimming, " K. O. M." in gold on collar and gauntlets; 1 Knight of Merit apron, red silk with white silk centre, a buffalo's head in centre, " K. O. M." on lapel; 1 Knight of the Order of Merit, silver, shape of Maltese cross, blue enamel band in centre, surrounding a buffalo's head, ribbon attached with 3 gold bars; 1 Primo's jewel, silver, shape of eight pointed star, " Primo" in centre in enamel, ribbon attached; 1 Propaganda jewel, silver, gilt centre, monogram " R. A. O. B." thereon, ribbon attached; 1 silver Buffalo jewel, oval , ribbon attached; the jewels have " Henry W. Mace" en- graved on back of each, and are attached to above collar— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 8 in., rather long thin fea- tures, aquiline nose, hair brown, eyes dark; dress, navy blue coat and vest, light trousers, dark tie with ring, light motor cap, dark striped muffler, wide welted boots. Carried a rush basket, edges bound with webbine. Information to the Head Constable, Winchester 57 - Southampton ( Borough).- 24th ult., by housebreaking, a lady's open face gold watch, gold dial, chased back; 1 small gold chain, pendant containing photograph of a lady attached; 1 gold watch, open face, " W. M." on back; 1 gold bangle, J in. wide, chased; 1 lady's gold keyless watch, open face, gold dial, chased back; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set 3 diamonds; 1 gold necklet, pendant containing photograph of a lady attached; 1 enamel brooch, shape of a ship's wheel, " Houlder WORCESTERSHIRE. 40. — fiedditch ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, between 15th and 24th ult. — HARRY MORRIS ( supposed false), age 23 or 24, height 5 ft 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair dark; dress, dark navy blue suit, dark overcoat, grey cap. Stated he had obtained em- ployment as checker at the railway station. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hayes, Redditch. 41.— Worcester ( City).- For stealing from the Empire Hall, 3rd inst., two cinematograph spools, each containing about 980 feet of film ( 1 spool representing three scenes, " Voyage on the Nile," " Poverty and Compassion," and " Amateur Brigands"; 1 do., " Poor unlucky thief," " Working Men's Dream," and " Wild- goose Chase") — A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., good build, complexion sallow, long face, cheek bones and chin prominent, hair dark brown, clean shaved; wearing dark or black overcoat, believed black soft felt hat, white muffler, gold colour chain, link pattern, coin hanging in centre, gold snake ring and signet ring on .. right little finger, North Country accent, has a habit of turning his head and eyes upwards when smoking Stated he was an operator, and a native of Derby. He attempted to dispose of one of the films at Bristol same day. Is identical with man, case No. 53, 5th inst. Information to the Chief Constable, Worcester. 42.— Kidderminster ( Borough).— For fail- ing to report— Supervisee DAVID SHELDON, alias IIABOLD PERCIVAL, Office No. 155- 06, age 27, height 5 ft. 2| in., complexion pale, hair ( thin) and eyes dark brown, scar right and fleshy mole left of neck. A caster; native of Walsall. Sentenced at Walsall Quarter Sessions, lst May, 1906, to 12 months hard labour and 2 years super- vision for shopbreaking. Supervision expires 18th inst. May be dealt with where found. Information to the Chief Constable, Kidder- minster. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 43 — Hull ( City).— For obtaining £ 1, bv false pretences, 25th January last— ARTHUR LUM- LEY, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 7 in.., stout build, full round face, hair dark, clean shaved, PERSONS IN CUSTODY. CA ft DIG A NSHIRE. 47.- Aberystwith ( County).— Committed for trial at the ensuing Quarter Sessions, charged with malicious damage— THOMAS JOSEPH HANNAN, alias HARRINGTON and HAYES, age 35, height 5 ft. 11 in., " complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, " True Love," clasped hands and head tattooed right forearm, star between thumb and forefinger right hand, " T. J. H.," heart and shamrock tattooed left forearm. A native of Galway. He was sentenced to 6 months hard labour at Prestign, Radnorshire, 16th June, 1903, for robbery with violence. Supposed wanted else- where. 48.— Aberystwith ( County).— Committed for trial at the ensuing Quarter Sessions, charged with burglary and housebreaking— GEORGE BEN- NETT/ alias MARRIOTT, age 47, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, scar on chin, woman, wreath, and bird sur- rounded with flowers tattooed on chest, scar on breast. A native of Wandsworth, Surrey. Pre- viously convicted at Cardiganshire, Carmarthen- shire, and Radnorshire. Information to Supt. Jones, Aberystwith. KENT. W— Cranbrook ( Courtty).— Cornmitted for trial at Tenterden Quarter Sessions, charged with breaking and entering a storeroom at a Workhouse and stealing clothing — JOHN O'CONNOR, age 49, height 5 ft. 6A in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes brown, " W. M.," cross swords and crown right forearm; dress, grev jacket, cord trousers, dark cap, lace boots. A native of London. Supposed pre- viously convicted. Information to Supt. Fowle, Cranbrook. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 50 Criminal Investigation De- partment. — Since 20th ult., on H. M. S. Indomitable, off Sheerness, 100 £ 5 Bank of T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 10, YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 71 — Hull { City).— Silver watch, No. 4368648, and single stone diamond ling, Case No. 78, 12tli ult. PROPERTY STOLEN (. continued).— Line" engraved thereon; 1 lady's brown leather purse, containing 2s. 6d., and a visiting card, •' Dr. W. O. Slater, B. Sc., University Club, Edin- burgh " and " L. Moses, ' Coningsby,' Bond Road, Bitterne Park " thereon. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. HER TFORDSHIRE. 58.— St. Albans ( County).— 8th inst, by burglary, at Sandridge, a brass motor clock, 6 in. high, 4 in. wide; 3 ladles ( 1 soup, 2 sauce); 1 butter knife; 1 bread fork; 1 sardine do.; 4 large and 2 small forks; 2 salt spoons; 7 table do.; 6 dessert do.; 2 tea do.; 2 coffee ao.; 2 jam do.; all old and silver plated; 12 small knives; 12 large do.; 12 plateu forks, silver mounted, ivory handles; 2 serviettes, marked " H. R. Anson"; 2 plain silver serviette ringo; 1 casjo containing fish slice and fork; 1 silver poaching ladle, fork and spoon, ebony handles; 1 silver plated entree dish and cover ( minus handle); 1 pair brass candlesticks; 1 open- work linen cloth; 1 brass bowl, 3i in. diameter; 1 striped silk rug; 1 red linen table cloth; 1 fawn colour shawl; 1 brown fountain pen; 1 Indian stamp box, containing 2s. worth of postage stamps ; 3 antimacassars; 1 brown Derby ink stamp; 1 string purse containing £ 7. Information to Supt. Reed, County Police Office, St. Albans. KENT. 59.— Sandwich ( County).— lst inst., at Fort Burgoyne, near Dover, a green tie; 1 blue do.; 1 mixture do.; 6 silver medals, " R. A. T. A." there- on; 1 lady's silv ® r watch chain, very fine links; 1 set of gilt studa; 1 set of cuff links, in plush case; 2 silk handkerchiefs, " M " in corner; 3 large white linen handkerchiefs; a postal order for 4s., issued at Lydd; and £ 2 15s. Information to Supt. Stont, Sandwich. LANCASHIRE. 60 — Bury ( County).— 5th inst., 198 combina- tion opera and reading glasses— Suspicion is at- tached to A MAN, age' 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., hair and moustache sandy; dress, brown tweed coat, black trousers, old boots. Information to Supt. Noblett, Bury. 61 .— Reedley ( County).— 7th inst., by house- breaking, at Nelson, 2 ladies' 18 ct. gold dress rings ( 1 set 2 emeralds and 3 diamonds; 1 set 3 opals and 2 diamonds); 1 long gold brooch, set 3 diamonds in centre, small fan at each end; 1 gold plated brooch, set 3 moonstones; 1 small gold heart shape locket, flowered back, containing hair, small thin gold chain attached; 1 silver centre seconds chronograph watch, gold hands, plain back; 1 silver English lever, " David Atkinson" on dome; 2 silver curb alberts; 1 silver pendant, en- amelled blue, set pearls round rim, opens at back; 1 lady's imitation gold watch and long imitation gold chain; 1 long green lap- over purse; 1 brown lap- over do., " Mrs. R. J. Thornton, 3 Manchester Street, Nelson," in gold letters on outside; a Post Office Savings Bank book ( showing deposit of only a few shillings), in name of Margaret Thornton; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set 5 diamonds; and £ 2. Information to Supt. Pincock, Reedley, near Burnley. 62 — Salford ( Borough).— 6th inst , a lady's 18 ct. gold half hoop 5 stone diamond ring; 1 do. 5 stone do., gipsy setting; 1 do. half hoop dress do., set 3 turquoise and 2 small diamonds; 1 do. curb bracelet, safety chain and padlock, ivy leaf in green enamel, attached; 2 gold lockets ( 1 heart shape, other contained a photograph of a man and boy, glass broken; 1 red rose in enamel, green leaves attached; 1 18 ct. gold curb bracelet safety chain, fastens with small round ring, 2 turquoise and 3 pearls on some of the links, some pearls missing; 1 American gold dollar piece. Information to the Chief Constable, Salford. SURREY. QS.— Hersham ( County).— 4th inst.. by burg- iLary, at Walbon- on- Thames, a lady's " Singer" bicycle, 1899 pattern, black enamelled, fixed wheel, gold lined, plated rims; 1 do. " Rudge- Whitworth," black enamelled, two- speed gear; 1 briar pipe, straight stem, gold mounted, in leather case, " Loewe, 62 Haymarket," inscribed inside case; 33 ivory billiard balls ( 1 set new); 1 ormolu clock, about 15 in. high, glass sides, balance mad* of 2 columns of mercury, about 3 in. long, Roman numerals; 1 paper knife composed of brass and copper, bulrushes supposed « n graved on blade, monkey's' heads on handle; 1 ^ lady's ^ tor- toiseshell work case with gold fittings, " E. W." in- scribed on gold plate on outside; 1 antique gold watch, supposed verge; 1 small antique salver sugar sifter; 1 oxidised silver jewel casket, lined blue satin; 2 hand magnifying glasses ( 1 plain, 1 embossed). Information to Supt. Coleman, Hersham. SUSSEX ( East). 64 — Brighton ( Borough).— 26th ult., from boarding houses, a lady's very dark brown seal- skin coat, loose fitting, threequarter length, red and black brocade lining, both sides in front have been relined, small pocket inside left side, tape hanger; and a tailor- made costume, with three plain folds around bottom, not lined, fastens at the back; also on the 27th ult., a lady's silver key- less watch in strap leather wristlet. The photo- graph of Mary Fraser, alias Isaacs, Scott, and Coltman, Office No. 3015- 02 ( ILLUSTRATED CIRCU- LAR 67, Figure 32), has been identified as the person who called at the boarding houses and stated she required apartments for herself and a lady and gentleman who would arrive next day. Eraser gave the name of Thorpe and Thornton. She remained in the house a short time, then left, stating she was going to the railway station about her luggage, and did not return. The above de- scribed property was afterwards missed from visitors' rooms. When calling at the first boarding house she was dressed in a long dark cloak, toque hat and motor veil. The second house she was wearing a sealskin coat, believed to be the stolen coat. On the lst inst. she was dressed in a long dark cloak, bonnet and veil, and had the appearance of a nurse. Not to be arrested unless the property can be traced to her possession. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton. WORCES TERSHIRE. 65.— Malvern ( County).— Between 20th and 24th ult., a lady's motor coat, full length, black and grey herring- bone tweed, three- quarter Jaegar lining, green collar and cuffs, brown leather buttons. Supposed by TRAMPS. Information to Supt. Male, Malvern. 66.— Stourbridge ( County).— Between 27th ult. and lst inst., a gold expanding bracelet, gold watch in centre, white face, black figures; 3 dia- mond rings ( 1, green stones; 1 with pearls and diamonds; 1, topaz); 1 lady's small gold watch, No. 26117, white face, 2 gold pendants attached ( 1, diamond and blue stones; 1, gold heart and pearls); 1 gold twisted brooch; 6 silver Apostle spoons; 1 pair silver sugar tongs; 6 linen hand- kerchiefs. Information to Supt. Hinde, Stourbridge. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding) 67. — Hull ( City).— Between 9th ult., and 5th inst., a silver English lever watch, No. 15213; 1 lady's silver Geneva, No. 19722; 1 silver English lever, No. 123693, " Charles Collins" on inside of outer case; 1 do., No. 130976, " J. G. Graves" on dial; 1 do., No. 8854. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 68.— Middlesbrough ( Borough).— 6th or 7th inst., by housebreaking, a rupee scarf pin, Indian words thereon; 1 thin gold wedding ring, broken; 1 small opal and small gold stone; 1 gold pin, old fashioned, 2 pins chained together, 1 smaller than other; 1 small gold do., design rope tied in a knot, small diamond in centre; 1 18 ct. gold snake ring, 2 coils, turquoise head, diamond eyes, head disjointed from body; 1 small gold pin, head loose, set 4 small diamonds and pearl in centre; 1 silver plated skewer, Prince of Wales Feathers1 supposed on top; 1 old silver lever watch, consists of 3 figures, pointers off and inside glass; 1 meerschaum or amber cigar holder in case, " 17F" or " 17C" on ticket on back of case; 1 set of Indian gold collar studs, 1 large and 3 small; 1 long thin silver guard, small links, curb pattern, swivel bent and partly open; 1 small red Russian leather purse; 1 Kruger shilling; and £ 11. Information to the Chief Constable, Middles- brough. PROPERTY RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 69. - Criminal tnvestigation De- K artment. Books, Case No. 65, 26th ult. HAMPSHIRE. 10— Portsmouth ( Borough).— Bracelet etc., Case No. 55, 5tli ult., and thief arrested. PROPERTY FOUND. BEDFORDSHIRE. 72-— Luton ( County).— Left at Houghton Regis, for repairs, about the end of January last ( supposed stolen), a roadster bicycle, 25 in. frame, transfer on head, ' Bicycle Wheel, Kinch, Tring," 28 in. plated wheels, Warwick front tyre, Dunlop back tyre, front brake, rubber pedals, upturned handle bars— By A MAN, age about 18, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build; dress, blue suit, dark cap. He gave the name of Taylor and a false address. Information to Supt. Panter, Luton. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 13.— N Division » — 18th ult., at Walthamstow, a dark chastnut mare pony, 12j^ hands, hog mane, medium tail, set fast off side of back, shod with rubber both fore feet ( worn), in good condition; a set of black leather harness, brass mounted, rosettes on bridle; a polo cart, painted brown, dark green wheels, rubber tyres; 1 pair scales. 74.— } f Division.— 9th inst., a bay horse pony, 7 years, 14 hands, near knee slightly swollen, scar above near hind hook, thick coat, short mane and tail; a set of brass mounted harness; very light trotting pad; and a ralli car, painted dark green, picked out white, rubber tyres, upholstered dark green cloth, 2 cushions, 1 lamp. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. GLOUCES TERSHIRE. 75.— Dursley ( County).— 5tli inst., in a shed at Heathfield, near Berkeley, the bodyl of A MAN ( supposed THOMAS WELLS), age 40 to 45, length 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., hair ( partly bald on top) and heavy moustache dark; dress, blue plaid coat, and cardigan jacket, dark vest, old cord trousers, blue muffler, grey cap, heavy nailed boots. Found in pockets, an ad- mission ticket to casual ward,, issued at Gloucester 26th February, bearing name of Thomas Wells, and stating he was travelling from Chepstow, Mon., to Bristol, and a pawn ticket relating to a shirt and singlet pledged with Ed- mond Kelly, 5, My ton Gate, Hull, on 12th Oc- tober, 1908, in name of Tom Wills, Bleacket Row, Hull. The deceased stayed at Dursley Workhouse, 27th February. Information to Supt. Perkins, Dursley. HER TFORDSHIRE. 76.— Heme! Hempstead ( County).— 7th inst., the body of A MAN, age about 50, length 5 ft. 5 in., hair grey, whiskers and moustache brown, turning grey; dress, 2 dark grey jackets, very old, dark trousers, grey vest, dark cap, lace boots. Appearance of a tramp. Photograph can be seen on application. Inquest held 8th inst., and a verdict of death from " heart failure through exposure" was re- turned. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hemp- stead. APPREHENSIONS. 77.— Metropolitan Police District, K Division. - ALFRED E. LONG LEY, Case No. 2, 19th ult. 78. — Anglesea, Menai Bridge ( County).— WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Case No. 6, 5th inst. 79.— Buckinghamshire, Chesham ( County).-^ HENRY BROOKER, Office No. 1047- 02, Case No. 5, 5th ult., at F* ringdon. 80. — Cheshire, Hazel Grove ( County).— SIMON PENNOR, Case No. 11, 22nd January last. 81.— Essex., Brentwood ( County).— ISAAC SHELDON, Case No. 15, 26tli ult. 6 T I I E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 1909. APPREHENSIONS ( continued).— S2.- Gloucestershire, Chelten- ham ( County).— DAVID JAMES, Case No. 16, 18th January, 1907. - Hampshire, Winchester [ County). — WILLIAM HENRY KNIGHT, Office No. 145- 01, Case. No. 20, 5th inst., at Cosham, Hants. Hampshire, Portsmouth { Borough),— C. LLOYD, alias PRICE LEWIS LLOYI), Case No. 22, 5th inst. and property traced. 85. Midlothian, Edinburgh ( City).— DANIEL MONCUR, Case No. 47, 10th July, 1908. 86.— Monmouthshire, Abertillery ( County).— HENRY TUDOR, Office No. 1724- 00, Case No. 38, 5th inst., at Pembridge, Hereford, and remanded, for housebreaking. 87. — Surrey, Oxted ( County). — CHARLES CURTIS, Case No. 27, lst January last. 88.— Warwickshire, Birmingham ( City).— JOHN HART, Office No. 2000- 01, and THOMAS LANE, Cas « No. 43, 15th January, 1909. 89- Yorkshire ( East Riding), Hull ( City).— GEORGE ARTHUR WALLACE STANLEY, alias WEST, Case No. 50, 12th ult. 90- Yorkshire ( West Riding), Barnsley ( County).— ERNEST HALL, Case No. 4.8, 5th inst. 91- Yorkshire ( West Piding), Sheffield ( City).— SAMUEL EYRE, Case No. 50, 5th inst, and sentenced to 6 months imprison ment. Licensed 25th January last, g 440. May be dealt with where found. Information to the Chief Constable, Wigan. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. LANCASHIRE. 92.— Wigan ( Borough).— For failing to report - Licence- holder RICHARD DEAKIN, alias THOMAS JONES, Office No. 3057- 02, age 77, height 5 ft. If in., complexion pale, hair and eyes grey, scar right side of meek and right fore- arm. A painter; native of Manchester. Sen- tenced at Knutsford Sessions, 15th October, 1906, to 3 years penal servitude for housebreaking. LINCOLNSHIRE. 93.— Grimsby ( Borough).— For stealing, 10t, h inet., a new brown leather purse; and £ 17 17s.— FRED SLADDIN, age 24, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in.., complexion pale, high forehead, hair ( bald on top) light, impediment, in speech; dress, dark Raglan, overcoat, brown lounge jacket, fancy grey trousers, small grey tie, brown boots ( blacked). A tailor. Is a good pianisit, can also play the piccolo, and has been employed as a musician on Ocean steamers. Absconded llt- h inst. Information to the Chief Constable, Grimsby. PERSON IN CUSTODY. SUSSEX ( East). 91 .— Lewes ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 6th prox., charged with obtain- ing money by false pretences— JOHN DADFORD, alias HUNTER and SANDERS, age 63, height 5 ft. 2f in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes grey, scar left thumb and right side of neck, mole left hip; dress, long grey overcoat, grey mixture Nor- folk jacket, grey mixture trousers, hard felt hat, brown shoes. A photographer; native of Wor- cester. He called at houses, stated he had taken the photograph of same, solicited orders, obtained money ( usually small amounts), gave a postcard with a false name and address thereon, and stated the photographs would be forwarded. Previously convicted of false pretences at Bristol, 12th February, 1896; at Oakham, 6th April, 1899; and Liverpool, 25th July, 1902. Information to Acting Supt. Seal, Lewes. PROPERTY STOLEN. diamonds; 1 plain; 1 memorial, " In Memory of loving Father" thereon; 1 snake, 6 coil, turquoise head, ruby eyes); 1 cut silver ring; 2 gold brace- lets ( 1 small plain; 1 set graduated pearls); 1 gold curb bangle; 5 gold brooches ( 1 pearl butter- fly; 1 leaf pattern, set pearls; 1 shamrock, large pearl in centre, small pearls round edge; 1 large old- fashioned, large amethyst in centre; 1 square amethyst, surrounded with small pearls); 1 old- fashioned silver brooch; 3 jet brooches; I thin gold neck chain ; 1 imitation pearl necklace, stone missing from clasp; 1 rolled gold chain, amethyst and pearl pendant with 2 amethyst drops. 96.- J Divison. — 10th inst., by housebreak- ing- a 9 ct. gold dress chain; 1 gold necklet, gold crucifix attached; 2 ladies' gold rings ( 1 set 3 stones; 1 marquise); 3 gold brooches ( 1 with pad- lock in centre; 1 bar pattern, set 5 small pearls); 1 silver locket and chain; 1 long silver cross; 1 gold bangle, horseshoe in centre; 2 ladies' silver watches ( 1 " Murdock, Farringdon Road," on dial; other gold face); 1 IS ct. gold pin; and £ 17. 97.— P Division « — 10th inst., by housebreak- ing, a lady's gold English lever watch, monogram " M. B. H." on outside case, " Grimshaw and Baxter, makers," on works; 1 18 ct. long gold albert, twisted rope pattern, tassel attached; 1 Indian gold mohur brooch, beaded edges; 2 um- brellas ( 1 crook handle, partridge cane; 1 lady's, Indian silver, chased handle, " B. H." - in mono- gram on top); 1 6tick, silver- mounted; and £ 2. 98.— V Division.— 10th inst , by housebreak- ing, a lady's gold neck chain, small curb pattern, small gold watch key and seal attached; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set 3 red stones and 4 pearlsl; 1 small gold heart shape locket, containing photo- graphs of a boy and girl; 1 yellow metal chain, small round gold pendant attached, containing photographs of 2 ladies; 1 silver brooch, '' Lydia" set in brilliants; 4 yards of gold lace; and £ 2 5s. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 95.— C Divison.— 9th inst., 3 lady's gold watches ( 1 chased back, No. 98595, rolled gold chain, with spade half- guinea attached; 1 small keyless, blue enamel figures, plain back, long gold old- fashioned snake pattern neck chain attached; I old, chased back, figures indistinct, rolled gold chain with heart, locket, and 2 seals attached); II ladies' gold rings ( 1 Mizpah; 1, set emerald, surrounded with pearls; 1 half- hoop, set ruby and diamond each side; 1 sfignet, set sardonyx; 1 wedding; 1 5- stone paste and ruby; 1 knot; 1 olcl- fashioned, set turquoise, surrounded with small APPREHENSIONS. 99 — Cheshire, Birkenhead ( Count*/. — JOHN CONWAY, Case No. 10, Current Issue. 100.— Gloucestershire, Bristol ( City). — CHARLES DOE, alias EDWARD ARR, FORD and ALAN WEST, Gtse No. 16, 5th inst. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expire 3s, who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending March 6th, 1909, with the result, etc. Division concerned K. J, K. X. Y.. A, L. C, E. B, E, G, H, J. K. D, W. Office No. NAME. Sentence Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of 2277— 01 ANTHONY, ARTHUR 416— or. GARTER, CHARLES 444— 03 CULSHAW, JEFFREY 1440- 04 GURNEY, CHARLES 362- 03 HAGAN, JOHN 995— 05 KELLY, THOMAS 83— 02 PARSONS, ARTHUR 419- 96 WHEELER, HENRY a - r 1 month h. l. 6 months h. l. 2 months h. l. 14 days h. l. 3 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 5 years p. s. 6 months h. l. 5 years p. s. Name and Division of Officer. 3rd Mar., C. C. Ct. 3rd Mar.. C. C. Ct. 22nd Feb., Marylebone P. Ct. 4th Mar., Kingston P. Sess. 17th Feb., Westminster P. Ct. 3rd Mar , C. C. Ct. 3rd Mar., C. C. Ct. 3rd Mar., C. C. Ct. 6th Mar., Middlesex Sess. I Larceny i ' Larceny Wilful damage Refractory pauper Assault on Police Inciting to steal Larceny ( jewellery) Larceny ( ship) and assault Malicious damage 84- 09 WILLIAMS, GEORGE Erratum.— WILLIAM CLIFFORD, 3585- 97, Tabular Form, 26th February, 1909, sentence should read— P. O. 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