THE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1909. VOL. XXVI., No. 2632. i. 2. 3E3 C3r U 2Ln . 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, LORYJON, S. W. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 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. ] n all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be inserted at a cost of 7s. per portrait, and of 5s. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, unless the article is large or unusually intricate, when the engraver's charge will range from 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 farce 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. TIOXS. S. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a J ' J as practicable they are alphabetically arranged by as far 9. 10. 11. 12. 13 14. numfkr, and counties. 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 icholly 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 GAZETTE 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. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette " will be found arranged for easy reference as fol- lows:— ( a) Regulations at top of first page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged, as far as practicable, in alphabetical order. ( c) Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 8). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any complaints as to non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of de- livery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. , IN certain cases questions have arisen as to the payment for photographs applied for by Police Forces under Home Office circular of 15th March, 1897. The Registrar of Habitual Criminals is therefore authorised by the Secretary of State to say that, in any ordinary case, a photograph is not necessary to enable his Department to identify a prisoner, the finger prints alone being sufficient for the purpose; but if a photograph is applied for, or if, in any rare case, it should be required to ' complete the identification, the cost will be charged to the Police Force interested. SPECIAL NOTICE. MURDER. DURHAM. 1. — Sunderland ( Borough). — About 7.30 p. m., Sth inst— HERMAN COHEN, a Jewish moneylender, was found murdered in a room ( used as an office) in a dwelling house. He was 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. MAX OBERLANDER, Office No. 2228- 07, Tabular Form, 3rd July, 1908, not now wanted. 8.— Convict Supervision Office For failing to report— Licence- holder ALFRED WILLIAM HOWLETT, Office No. 1818- 02, age 62, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair and eyes grey ( blind right), nose has been broken. A lighterman. Sentenced at Central Criminal Court, 2nd May, 1881, to penal servitude for life for wounding. Licensed 22nd ult. Z H 127. Re- ported, at Maidstone, Kent, 24th ult., his intention of walking to London, via Dartford, but has failed to report anywhere since. May be dealt with where found. 4.— X Division.— For obtaining £ 64 10s. 9d. by fraud ( Post Office Savings Bank book)— EDWIN BAILEY, age 50, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hollow cheeks, hair grey, walks quickly; usually wears frock coat and silk hat. Warrant issued. 5.— Y Division. — I r obtaining, by a worthless cheque for £ 4, 6th ult., a folding Kodak pocket camera, No. 3 postcard size, in black leather case " Cairo" inside, 4 spools, and a telescopic tripod— W. R. WILCOCKSON, alias W. JAMES, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion sallow, hair ( wavy) brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, wears pince nez, 2 front teeth prominent, plausible manner; dress, grey check overcoat, dark suit, black hard felt hat, white woollen gloves, carried an umbrella with crook handle. Appearance of an actor. He calls on persons advertising cameras in the Exchange and Mart and photography and focua periodicals, and pays for them with worthless cheques. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 6.— For embezzling £ 490— A. E. BONSALL, age 36, height 5 ft. 8 in., corpulent, board shoulders, complexion ruddy, high cheek bones, full face, hair dark brown, moustache lighter; dress, black frock coat, dark trousers, silk hat, fawn colour mackintosh, patent leather boots. A solicitor's clerk. In possession of a number of Bank of England notes ( 2 £ 50, Nos. 03544 and 5, dated 7- 7- 08; 5 £ 20, Noe. 03131— 5, dated 12- 9- 07; 19 £ 10, Nos. 76827— 45, dated 14- 1- 08). Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ottaway, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. BEDFORDSHIRE. 7. — Bedford ( Borough). — For stealing ( bailee), 20th inst., a " Globe" bicycle, Globe fittings throughout— JOSEPH FERN, age 22, height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, woman tattooed both arms. A miner; is a deserter from the lst Leinster Regi- ment. Information to the Chief Constable, Bedford. BERKSHIRE. 8— Wokingham ( County).— For house- breaking, and stealing a grey rainproof overcoat; 1 telescope, 2 ft. long ( when extended); 1 gold oval brooch, set 7 pearls; 1 gold ring, set 3 dia- monds; 1 gold chased ring— A MAN, age 25 to 27, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair and slight moustache light brown; dress, dark jacket, grey trousers and cap. Information to Supt. Goddard, Wokingham. CA MBRIDGESHIRE. 9— Cambridge ( Borough).— For stealing from his lodgings, 7th inst., a round tortoiseshell snuff box, carved and gold ^ Swan fountain pen; and 2s. 6d.— ARTHUR BOL1 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1009 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued).— ( supposed false), age about 26, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair and heavy moustache brown, eyes blue, stoops slightly when walking; dress, dark Chesterfield overcoat, dark grey morn- ing coat, blue trousers, grey cap, cardigan jacket, blue front and collar. lie 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.— Macclesfield [ Borough).— For stealing ( bailee) a watch and chain ( recovered)— JAMES BUNTING, age 19, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, round face, hair dark brown., anchor left forearm, " H. L. O." right do.; dress, grey round jacket, green striped trousers, cap. A labourer. Information to the Chief Constable, Macclesfield. DEVONSHIRE. 11.— Torquay [ County).— For obtaining 15s. by false pretences, 30th July, 1908— WILLIAM BELTON. age about 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion ruddy, thin features, hair, whiskers, and moustache dark; dress, dark coat and vest, dark striped trousers, black bowler hat. He calls on hotel proprietors and offers to place a " Belton" writing portfolio ( of which he is the patentee) in a certain number of roomsi, free, obtains a letter from the proprietor to the effect that this has been done, and receives sums of money from tradesmen, who supply the hotel, on the pre- tence of inserting an advertisement in the port- folio, for which he gives a printed receipt, signed " William Belton." He has carried on similar frauds for years, and is now travelling the country. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Roberts, Torquay. ESSEX. 12.— Brentwood ( County).— For failing to report— Licence- holder EDWARD GARLAND, alios 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 bone ® , " A. O. M." right forearm, dot between each thumb and finger; dross, 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 1st ult. May be dealt with where found. Information to Supt. Marden, Brentwood. I 3.— 1 lirtvnc ( County). — For deserting his wife and children, 20th September, 1908, leaving them chargeable to iho Tendring Union— ALBERT GEORGE GOSLING, age 36, height 5 ft. 6 in., stent build, complexion fresh, round face, hair brown, eyes grey, 2 anchors tattooed left forearm. A labourer; native of St. Osyth. He frequently seeks employment on public works. Has served in the Imperial Yeomanry. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. A reward of £ 1 will be paid by The Guardians, Tendring Union, for the arrest of Gosling. Information to Supt. Cowell, Thorpe. HAMPSHIRE. 14.— Alton ( Comity).— For stealing, 4th inst., a " Popular Alder " bicycle, " No. 11241" on head, 23 in. frame, black enamelled, lined red, North Road handle bars, rat trap pedals, 2 roller lever brakes, transfer, " Phillip Bros., Aldershot," on head and back mudguard— ALBERT EDWARD JONES, age 19, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair brown, eyes grey, 2 dots left forearm. Is an absentee from the lst East Yorkshire Regi- ment, wearing khaki uniform. Information to Supt. Reuben, Alton. 15.— Kingsdere ( County).— For obtaining 5s. 6d. by false pretences, 2nd inst,, at East Wlood- hay— WILLIAM HENRY WADE, age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., round shoulders, complexion pale, hair and moustache grey; dress, dark over- coat, dark suit, hard hat, carried an umbrella and a bag. A jobbing watch and clock repairer. He called at a house and represented he was employed by a local watch maker, and received the above amount, which was due. Believed identical with H. Pickett, Case No. 36, 12th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Littlewood, Kingsolere. 16.— Winchester ( City).— For stealing Buffalo Regalia ( Case No. 56, 12th inst., since recovered at Portsmouth)— HENRY JAMES ( supposed false), age about 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, rather long thin features, hair ( wavy, brushed up in front, rather long at back) brown, slight moustache light brown, aquiline nose, broad even teeth, eyes supposed hazel, of good address, turns his feet outwards when walking, of smart appearance; dress, navy blue coat and vest, light trousers, dark tie with ring, light motor cap, dark striped muffler, mili- tary boots, wide tread, plain gold ring, set red stone, on left little finger. Carried a new rush basket, edges bound with webbing. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Winchester. 17.— 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. 7f 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. 18.— 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. 19.— Ledbury ( County).— For stealing £ 2 17s. 6d., 13th inst.— FRED SMITH, alias WILSON, age 28, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion, hair, moustache, and eyes dark; dress, dark striped jacket, dark double- breasted vest, dark trousers and cap, strong nailed boots. A tramping labourer; native of Hyde, Cheshire. He works at farm houses for short periods. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. HER TFORDSHIRE. 20.— St. Albans ( City).— For cruelty to a horse— GEORGE BENTON, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes grey; wearing old dark clothes, grey cap. A car- man or labourer; native of Hendon. Has been employed on public works in various parts of the county. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, St. Albans. KENT. 21.— Canterbury ( County). — For stealing ( bailee), 9th inst., at Whitstable, a " Rudge- Whitr worth " bicycle, black enamelled, 24 in. frame, 28 by in. wheels, plated rims and spokes, Rudge- Whitworth front tyre, A. l Clincher back tyre, half celluloid grips, inverted lever brakes, flat handle bare, rubber pedals, tool bag fastens with ring— F. WILLIAMS-, age about 25, height 5 ft, 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved, cast in right eye; dress, light brown suit, dark brown cap, bright red wrapper, lace boots. A mariner. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Heard, County Police Office, Canterbury. 22.— Seabrook ( County).— For stealing a cow and calf ( recovered)— FREDERICK WIL- LIAM WILSON, age 52, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache turning grey, right forefinger and 3rd and 4th left fingers deficient; dress, navy blue jacket and vest, light cord breeches, long brown overcoat, grey cap, brown leggings, light lace boots. A native of Alkham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hollands, Seabrook. 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. 25.— 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 neck and right fore- arm. A painter; native of Manchester. Sen- tenced at Knutsford Sessions, 15th October, 1906, to 3 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licensed 25th January last, g 440. May be dealt with where found. Information to the Chief Constable, Wigan. LANCASHIRE. 23.— Bury ( County).— For larceny ( lodgings) 2nd inst.— THOMAS DAYIES, 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. 16 a deserter from the 4th King's Royal Rifle Corps and Lan- cashire Fusiliers. May endeavour to re- enlist. Information to Supt. Noblett, Bury. 24 — Reedley ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) £ 2 0s. 4d., at Barrowford— IRAM WINCUP, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair ( inclined curly) dark; LINCOLNSHIRE. 26.— 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 Lanoers" supposed tattooed left 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. 27.— Grimsby ( Borough).-— F'or stealing, 10th inst., 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 pianist, can also play the piccolo, and has been employed as a musician on Ocean steamers. Absconded 11th inst. Information to the Chief Constable, Grimsby. OXFORDSHIRE. 28.— 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 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 & c., to repair, and in some cases fails to return same. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Oxford. PEMBROKESHIRE. VS.— 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 fea- 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 REWARD. 30.— 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. SOMERSE TSHIRE. 31.— Bath ( City).— For stealing a number of blankets and sheets, also lady's underclothing— MARY JAMES, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair ( tinged with grey) dark, upper teeth missing, addicted to drink; dress, dark grey three- quarter length jacket, black or green skirt, white knitted wrap, biscuit colour straw hat, trimmed black. A domestic servant. She obtains situations, stays about a month, and after leaving, property is missed, and on inquiry being made found to have been pledged by her. Information to the Chief Constable, Bath. FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1909. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 113 YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 86, — 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 11 stones, complexion fresh, hair ( slightly bald in front) and moustache grey, eyes blue, prominent forehead, stoops slightly; dress, slate grey or blue jacket suit, grey overcoat, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A head school teacher; native of Sheffield. Is a mem- ber of the National Association of Head Teachers PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. LANCASHIRE. — Sal ford ( Borough). — For forgery — ALBERT RESTALL ( not ARTHUR, See Case No. 28, 5th inst.), age 30, height 5 ft. 9 in , complexion pale, hair brown, believed to have a slight cast in one eye, addicted to drink; dress, navy blue jacket suit, lace boots. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Salford. 32 - Edinburgh ( City).— For failing to report— Licence- holder ALEXANDER PATER- SON, alias WILSON, H. C. R. No. S 12998, S. C K 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. 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 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. 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. PERTHSHIRE. 84. Perth ( County).— For embezzling .£ 611, ' believed to be accompanied by a Woman, age 27, monies of the School Board and Parish Council of height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, Kincardine— WILLIAM HARVEY SANDS, age 33 height 5 ft. 9 in., weight 17 stones, inclined to be' corpulent, complexion fresh, hair dark brown eyes dark blue; dress, dark blue jacket suit, dark overcoat, black felt hat, light lace boots. A native of Thornhill, Perthshire. Has in his possession a considerable sum of money, and may endeavour to go abroad. Absconded 30th January last. Is slight cast in right eye; dress, navy blue costume, fawn colour hat. A native of Fifeshira Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Perth. and a Fellow of the Chemical Society. Is believed to have a good sum of money in his possession. Mav endeavour to leave the country. The above portrait was taken about 8 years ago, and is now a fair likeness. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Middles- brough. „._.,.., 4 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED ( contd.)— YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 37.— Skipton ( County). — For unlawfully mis- applying £ 80— MATTHEW SANDERSON BEN- JAMIN, age about 29, height about 5 ft. 1\ in., complexion, hair, and moustache dark, eyes brown ; drees, very dark jacket and trousers with small light stripes, knitted black and white woollen vest, long black serge overcoat, yellow and blue tie, grey cap. A native of Earby, Yorks. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lumb, Skipton. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— S TA FFORDSHIRE. 88.— Forebridge ( County).— For failing to report—- Licence- holder PATRICK O'HARA, alias DAGE and GEORGE CLARKE, Office No. 1503- 03, age 45, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes blue, several scars on face, " H" and 6 dots left forearm, lst right finger deformed; dress, old dark blue overcoat, dark trousers, light muffler, black hard hat. A hawker; native of Sheffield. Sentenced at Stafford Sessions, 30th November, 1906, to 3 years penal servitude for false pretences. Licensed 2nd inst. g 555. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Bishop, Forebridge. 39.— Longton ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, a pair of boots, size 8, Derby pattern, toe caps, 12th inst.— JAMES BUNTING, age 19, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion fresh, round face, hair dark brown, eyes grey, anchor left forearm, " H. L. O." right do.; dress, brownish- grey jacket, dirty green striped trousers, cap, and the stolen boots. A miner; supposed a native of Nottingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. iO.— Smethwick ( County). — For burglary and failing to report— Licence- holder JAMES FELLOWS, alias FALLOWS, BURTON, and OWEN, Office No. 652- 01, age 33, height 5 ft. 8f in., complexion fresh, eyes hazel ( right glass), crossed flags, pierced heart and 2 diamonds, and " R. S. MARY " left forearm; wearing dark cloth- ing, black hard felt hat. A native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Goodwin, Smethwick. 41. — Wolverhampton ( Borough . — For misappropriating £ 3— J. T. TYRES, age about 45, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., slight build, complexion pale, long thin face, hair and moustache iron grey, abscess scar on chin; dress, navy blue suit, grey shabby overcoat, hard felt hat. An Insur- ance agent; believed a native of Nottingham. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Captain Burnett, Chief Con- stable, Wolverhampton. SUSSEX ( West). 42.— Arundel ( County).— For larceny and false pretences— JAMES F. LAWLER, age 48, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair white, moustache dyed, eyes grey, appearance of a heavy drinker; dress, brown suit, fancy vest, brown felt hat, wear- ing a gold watch chain with diamond hanging from centre, may be wearing 2 or 3 rings. Absconded 26th ult., has been seen in London on several occasions, visits hotels, and is fond of hiring taxi- cabs. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. White, Arundel. WORCES TERSHIRE. 43.— Worcester ( City).— For stealing from the Empire Hall, 3rd inst., two cinematograph spools, each containing about 980 feet of film ( 1 spool representing three scene ® , " Voyage on the Nile," " Poverty and Compassion," and " Amateur T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 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 bonee 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. 44 — Kidderminster ( Borough).— For fail- ing to report—- Supervisee DAVID SHELDON, alms HAROLD PERCIVAL, Office No. 155- 06, age 27, height 5 ft. 2f 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). 45.— Hull ( City).— For obtaining £ 1, by 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, 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. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BERKSHIRE. 46.— Wokingham ( County).— Remanded till 22nd inst., charged with obtaining money by false pretences ( applying for situations and obtaining money for railway and cab fares she has not in- curred)— HELEN MORTON GORDON, alias ETHEL GORDON, MARY CAMERON, ETHEL WATSON, EDITH HARPER, MAUD WALLACE, ELSIE MORTON, and BLACKE, Office No. S/ 91002 ( ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR 56, Figure 29), age 41, height 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair light ( turning grey), eyes hazel; dress, dark toque, dress, and black fur jacket. Information to Supt. Goddard, Wokingham. DORSETSHIRE. 47.— Weymouth ( Borough).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, charged with malicious damage— JOHN HENRY DAVIS ( supposed false), age 60, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion sallow, thin face, hair dark brown, beard and moustache brown, tinged with grey, eyes grey, raised mole right cheek, scar outer angle left eye, across cheek, about 4 ins. long, only; 1 tooth left upper jaw, 3 small stumps centre lower jaw; drees, dark morning jacket, dark vest, grey trousers, black bowler hat, all very old and tied together with string and tape. States he is a native of Bolsover, Derby. A tramp. Information to the Chief Constable, Weymouth. GL OUGES TERSHIRE. 48.— Gloucester ( County).— Committed for trial at Gloucester City Quarter Sessions, charged with stealing a show case, containing artificial teeth— CHARLES DICKENS, alias HORACE BURNBY, ST. AUGUSTINE WILKIN, HER- BERT CAMPBELL, SIDNEY WILKS, ADAM ADAMS, and AUGUSTINE WILKIN, age 39, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair light brown, eyes blue, mole left forearm. A tailor; native of Southwark, London. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Gloucester. SHROPSHIRE. 49.— Wellington ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Salop Quarter Sessions, charged with embezzling £ 2 14s. 9| d.— JOSEPH WIL- SON, age 36, height 5 ft. 9| in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes hazel. A grocer's assistant; native of Tamworth. Convicted at Ipswich, 18th June, 1900, and at Dudley, 10th August, 1904, of similar offences. Information to Supt. Fulcher, Wellington. FRIDAY* MARGW- 19, 1909. WORCES TERSHIRE. 50 — Redditch { County).- Sentenced, 10th inst., to 1 month hard labour for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, between 15th and 24th ult.— HENRY MORRIS, age 23 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 11J in., slight build, com- plexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, scar near right eye, outside right forearm, 4 left upper teeth missing; dress, blue serge suit, dark tweed overcoat, light cap, light lace boots. A factory labourer; states he is a native of Aberavcm, South Wales. Previously convicted at Market Harboro', 17th December, 1907. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Hayes. Redditch. 51.— Worcester ( County).— Remanded till 24th inst., charged with child stealing and obtain- ing food and lodgings by false pretences— JOHN PARKER, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, small scar left wrist; dress, blue jacket and vest, dark tweed trousers, blue cap, green tie, old lace boots. A farm labourer. He calls at houses of working classes and obtains lodgings, stating that he is working for a telephone company, erecting wires, & c., that he is a foreman over 3 men, stays a week, and absconds. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Worcester. PROPERTY STOLEN. BERKSHIRE. 52.— Windsor ( County).— 7th icst., at Clewer, a gold locket, gold cross attached; 1 gold ring, set emeralds and diamonds, old setting, 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 leaves; 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. BRECONSHIRE. 53.— Brecon ( County).— Since 23rd Novem- ber, 1908, in transit by Midland Railway from Brecon to St. Pancras, 3 real sable ( neck) stoles ( 2 large, 1 small), heads and tails on front, and tails at back; 1 straight seal cloth jacket. Parteel addressed, " Messrs. Hitchcock, Williams & Co., St. Paul's Churchyard, London." Traced to Bir- mingham. Information to Supt. Flye, Brecon. ESSEX. 54.— Brentwood ( County).— 6th inst., at Warley Barracks, a pair of field glasses, No 53538, maker Dolland; and a box of 50 cigars. Information to Supt. Marden, Brentwood. GL OUCES TERSHIRE. 55.— 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. 56.- Cheltenham ( County).— 14th inst, by housebreaking, a gold match box, " J. T." and a date in 1908 written on front; 1 fine gold neck chain, small links; 1 pearl and peridot ( Russian stone, moss green colour), pendant with 5 pearl drops, peridot encircled with pearls; 1 double silver necklet, small balls joined with 2 clasps, 3 loops in front, 2 loops in back; 1 lady's long silver watch chain, bars joined with small links; 1 dull gold serpent brooch, ruby head, upstanding, diamond eyes and twisted body; 1 go- Id and pearl brooch, arrow piercing heart; 1 gold tiara brooch; 1 gold brooch, arrow supporting pearl horse shoe; 1 do., safety pin with fly, sapphire body, pearl head, diamond eyes; 1 do. bar brooch, set 4 pearls and 4 turquoise alternately; 1 do. bracelet, con- sisting of 4 rings joined with charms on a ring; 1 old- fashioned gold double chain bracelet, with gold engraved ball and ornaments at intervals, with a TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 1909. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PROPERTY STOLEN ( continued).— padlock, " Emily" thereon; 1 gold curb bracelet; 1 Masonic Steward's badge; 1 gold and pearl horse shoe pin; 1 gold pin, 2 white shells attached; 1 silver curb bracelet, fastens with ball, gold spots on curb; 1 gold wire ring, shape, Staffordshire knot; 1 Phoenix Park Racing Club badge, gilt enamel; 1 silver box, oblong, 4 ins. by ins., plain centre, embossed ends. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. 57.— Bristol ( City).— 1 Sthjjinst, a large dark grey overcoat, plain collar, square side pockets, black lining, stitched underneath arms, silver- plated chain tab, believed slit at back— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 40_ to 50, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion ruddy, full round face, hair and moustache ( turning grey) sandy, beard about a fortnight's growth, small grey eyes; dress, dark grey mixture shooting coat ( short tail, large pockets at sides), trousers and vest, tall hat, cream coloured muffler, heavy boots, very high instep, wearing an imitation gold and diamond pin, carried a crook handle umbrella and small brown leather hand bag. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 58.— Aldershot ( County).— Micrometer, & c., Case No. 48, 19th ult. Information cancelled. HEREFORDSHIRE. 59.— Hereford ( County).— 14th inst., by bur- glary, at Mad ley, a lady's dark brown leather hand satchel, steel chain attached; and about 19s. Information to Supt. Cope, Hereford. HER TFORDSHIRE. 60.— 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 do.; 2 jam do.; all old and silver plated; 12 small knives; 12 large do.; 12 plated forks, silver mounted, ivory handles; 2 serviettes, marked " H. R. Anson"; 2 plain silver serviette ring.,; 1 case 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, 3A 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. 61.— 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 silver watch chain, very fine links; 1 sot of gilt studs; 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. Stone, Sandwich. 62.— Sittingbourne ( County).— About 10th inst., from H. M. S. Endymion, off Margate, a silver watch, No. 45519, enclosed in a small mahogany case, covered with broad arrows, " E. Dent" en- graved on case. Information to Supt. Crowhurst, Sittingbourne. LANCASHIRE. 63.— 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. 64.— 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. £ 5 REWARD. 65 — Liverpool ( 6%).— 10th inst., 3 bioscope films ( 1 about 900 ft. long, entitled, " Wilbur Wright's Airship"; 1, " The Little Violinist"; 1, " The Servant of an Acrobatic Family "), each film is on a 12- in. metal spool— By A MAN, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, high cheek bones, hair dark, clean shaved, Bir- mingham accent; dress, greenish suit with dark stripes, grey cap, brown boots, far worn. ( Is identical with Man, wanted at Bedford, Worcester, Oldham, and eleswhere.) Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool, by, whom the above reward, or such part of it as may seem fitting to him, will be paid for informa- tion leading to the recovery of the films and the apprehension of the thief. The reward will only hold good until 30th June, 1909. £ 100 REWARD. 66 — Liverpool ( City).— lUh inst., a Bank of England note for £ 500, No. 15978, dated Liver- pool, 30th January, 1906. On 12th inst. the note was tendered to a bookmaker on a race course, but he declined to accept it. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool, by whom the above reward, or such part of it as may seem fitting to him, for information leading to the apprehension of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the note. The reward will only hold good until 30th September, 1909. 67.— 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. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, 68.— Nottingham ( City).— 12th ult., from the Great Central Railway Station, 3 new silver crystal keyless Swiss watches, split seconds, Nos. 131622, 132071, 53873. 69.— Nottingham ( City).— Between 13th and 15th inst., £ 57, obtained by sawing off corner of safe. Left behind a large hammer; 3 blades of saw, used for cutting through iron, " Click Clack " on blades; 1 small cocoa tin box, containing gun- powder; 1 fuse; 1 narrow strip of red blotting paper, prepared for fusing purposes; 1 piece of wadding; and a part of an old coloured scarf. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Nottingham. SOMERSETSHIRE. 70.— Bath { City).— During the past week, a ladv's gold English lever watch, gold open face, black numerals, " E. Leaver" or " Gray" scratched inside case, " 1896 x 8" on dome, out of repair. Information to the Chief Constable, Bath. SURREY. 71 .— Hersham ( County).— 4th inst.. by burg- lary, at Walton- on- Thames, a lady's " Sin) ger" 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 made of 2 columns of mercury, about 3 in. long, Roman numerals; 1 paper knife composed of brass and copper, bulrushes supposed engraved on blade, monkey's' heads on handle; 1 lady's tor- toiseshell work case with gold fittings, " E. W." inr scribed on gold plate on outside; 1 antique gold watch, supposed verge; 1 small antique silver sugar sifter; 1 oxidised silver jewel casket, lined blue satin; 2 hand magnifying glasses ( 1 plain, 1 embossed). Information to Supt. Coleman, Hersham. 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. Fraser 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 nurs « . Not to be arrested unless the • property can be traced to her possession. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding), 73.— 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). 74.— 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 Feathers 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 pit tern, swivel bent and partly open; 1 small red Russian leather purse; 1 Kruger shilling; an J ill. Information to the Chief Constable, Middles- brough. . YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 75.— Sheffield ( City).—; 2nd inst, by house- breaking, a dark blue chatelaine bag, containing a gold locket, chased monogram, " F. M. B." there- on, necklet attached; 1 gold curb bangle ( 2 links crushed), fastens with padlock; 1 silver Geneva watch, No. 29096. 10th inst., by shopbreaking, a Sportsman's pocket knife, stag haft, may be marked " Worth, Stand Works " or " Nowell." 11th inst., a lady's silver watch, No. 33637, " Ariel " on dial. Between 11th and 12th inst., by shopbreaking, 6 common glass cutters, wooden hafts ( some black, others walnut colour), steel wheels, may have " E. R. J. E." thereon; 1 sportsman's knife, stag handle, " Harrison Bros. & Howson" and trade mark, " Alpha," on blade; 4 folding razor strops, " Alderman Tourist Razor Strop, Patent, No. 2904, Universal Manufacturing Co., New York, U. S. A.," and figure of " Uncle Sam" as trade mark thereon; 72 cheap folding corkscrews, loop handles. Between 11th and 12th inst., by housebreaking, a lady's 22 ct. gold engagement ring, set 6 dia- monds, graduated from centre, raised settings; 1 gold brooch, made from sovereign, dated " 1872." Information to the Chief Constable, Sheffield. PROPERTY RECOVERED. SUSSEX ( East). 72— 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 HER TFORDSHIRE. 76. — Weobley ( County).— Razor, Case No. 57, 5th inst., and thief arrested and committed for trial. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. WILTSHIRE. 77.— Chippenham ' County).— 13th inst., at New Zealand, near Hilmarton, 16 hen pheasants; 4 cock do. ( 2 without tails); all had a leather strap with brass stud across left wing. Information to Supt. Moore, Chippenham. 116 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 1909. APPREHENSIONS. 78. — Breconshire, Brynmawr ( County).— — SEYMOUR, alias SEIFRESS, Case No. 10, 28th August, 1908, and sentenced to one month imprisonment. 79.— Essex, Epping ( County).— HARRY ANSELL, Case No. 15, 27th November, 1908. SO.— Gloucestershire, Staple Hill ( County).— FREDERICK PAYNE, alias DAYID JAMES, Case No. 19, 25th January, 1907. 81.— Hampshire, Aldershot ( County). — CHARLES BALL, Case No. 15, 13th Novem- ber, 1908; WILLIAM McILRAITH, Case No. 16; and ISAAC MILLERSHIP, Case No. 17, 12th inst. 82. — Kent, Ramsgate ( Borough). — ALBERT WOOD, Case No. 29, 22nd January last. 83. — Leicestershire, Leicester ( Borough).— HARRY SMITH, Office No. 1398- 02, Case No. 30, 12th ult., and Tabular Form, 5th inst., at Bradford, for larceny. 84.— Northumberland, Blyth ( County) — EDWARD LASCELLES THOMPSON, Case No. 22, 19th ult., in London, and remanded at Bow Street Police Court on similar charges. 85.— Wiltshire, Swindon ( County).— FRED CRONEY, Case No. 59, 12th inst., and prop- erty recovered. 86— Yorkshire ( East Riding), Pocklington ( County).— ERNEST HALL, Case No. 50, 26th ult., at Ripon, Yorks, and property recovered. 87.— Yorks h ir e ( West Riding), Sheffield ( City).— EMMA RITCHIE, Case No. 57, 12th ult., and dealt with under the Pro- bation of Offenders Act, and placed under super- vision for 6 months.— ERNEST HALL, alias HAWYALL, Case No. 51, 5th inst., and sentenced to 3 months imprisonment as Ernest Zyl. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. HAMPSHIRE. 88.— Peters field ( County).— For disobedienc6 of a bastardy order— ALBERT BEER, age 25, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion, hair, and eyes dark; dress, brown suit and tie Supposed . to be travel- ling the country with two men ( one a photo- grapher) canvassing for orders for photographs, & c. Photograph can be 6een on application. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Waters, Petersfield. LANCASHIRE. 89.— Manchester ( City).- Eor failing to re- port— Licence- holder JAMES HILL, alias SMITH, SMETHHURST, aid BENNETT, Office No. 1509- 01, age 56, height 5 ft. 2£ in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( partly bald) grey, eyes blue, flag, sailor, and sword right forearm, crossed flags back left hand A native of Manchester. Sen- tenced at Liverpool Assizes, 25th July, 1901, to 7 years penal servitude and remanet of former sen- tence for burglary. Licence expires 17th March, 1911. X ENS b 435. May be dealt with where found. For failing to report— Licence- holder SARAH JANE COOK, Office No. 2407- 00, age 50, height 4 ft. 1\ in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, scar under right eye, and left of fore- head, 3rd right finger nail crushed A weaver; native of BLackburtn Sentenced at Manchester Assizes, 8th November, 1905, to 5 years penal servitude for attempted abortion. Licensed 10th inst. X f 6. May be dealt with where found. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 90.— Sheffield ( City).— For stealing £ 1 8s., from his lodgings, 9th inst.— HENRY STEWART, alias WILSON, STUART, and BIGGINS, Office No. 2104- 06 ( See Case No 91, current issue), age 29, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes brown, birth mark left cheek, " H. Stuart," sailor, girl, and " Good- bye " right, " H," clasped hands, heart, and " True Love " left fore- arm; dress, brown suit and cap, blue fisherman's guernsey ( under vest), pink front, green tie ( with pin). A fisherman; native of Hull. Has been convicted at Hull, Manchester, and Beverley. Warrant issued Information to the Chief Constable, Sheffield. 91.— York ( City).— For stealing from his lodg- ings, 13th inst., a silver chain, curb pattern, Kru- ger shilling aaid medal, " B. Mennell" thereon, at- tached ; 1 silver albert, very heavy, curb pattern; 1 gold pin, round pearl centre, 4 roses thereon; 1 gold pin, shield shape, diamond centre; 1 silver cigarette case, " Leonard Mennell" thereon — HENRY STEWART, alias WILSON, STUART, and BIGGINS, Office No. 2104- 06 ( See Case No. 90, current issue), age 29, height 5 ft. 6£ in., com- plexion fresh, hair black, eyes brown, birth mark left cheek, " H. Stuart," sailor, girl, and " Good- bye" right, " H," clasped hands, heart, and " True Love" left forearm; dress, brown suit and cap, grey overcoat. A fisherman; native of Hull. Left York 13th inst. Warrant issued Information to the Chief Constable, York. PROPERTY STOLEN. CHESHIRE. 92.— Crewe ( County).— 17th inst., a " Rudge Whitworth" bicycle, " Pathfinder," black handle bars, celluloid grips, 26 in. wheels, wood rims, § pitch chain, ordinary gear, fixed wheel, iron toe clip left pedal, black leather tool bag attached. 17th inst., a pneumatic bicycle, " James, Model de Lux" pattern, black enamelled, lined green, " James " transfer on head and back mudguard, 28 in. wheels, Dunlop beaded tyres, roller brake, oil bath in gear case, Sturmey Archer three speed gear, handle bars slightly upturned, oil can in one handle, outfit in the other, cyclometer attached. Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. APPREHENSIONS. 93 — Lancashire, Burnley ( Borough).— WILLIAM DALEY, Office No. 44249, Case No. 13, 4th August, 1893. 94.— Yorkshire ( East Riding), Withernsea ( County).— FRED ROWE, Case No. 45, 5th inst. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending March 13th, 1909, with the result, etc. Division concerned. Office No. NAME. Sentence Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. H, L, M. X. 793— 98 182— 02 BENNETT. JOSEPH BRIDGMAN, THOMAS Licence forfeited 3 yearB p. s. 11th Mar., Lambeth P. Ct. 10th Mar., London Co. Sees. bailing to report , Larceny J. 2743— 98 BUSBY, ROBERT FRANCIS 4 years p. s. 9th Mar., London Co. Sess. Shopbreaking C, D, S. 1719— 08 BYFIELD, HENRY 3 months h. l. 8th Mar., Marlborough St. P. Ct. 10th Mar., Liverpool Assizes Keeping a brothel L. 727— 00 COX, JOHN 4 years p. s. Possession of base coin P. of C. Aet G. 2472 - 97 CURTIS, DANIEL 1 year h. l. 10th Mar., Mansion House P. Ct. 3rd Mar., C. C. Ct. L, M. 2000— 96 DAVIS, GEORGE 2 months h. l. LarceDy G. 666— 06 FENLEY, HENRY 1 year h. l. 10th Mar., Mansion House P. Ct. lst Mar., Lambeth P. Ct. 12th Mar., London Co. Sess. 6th Mar., Middlesex Sess. 8th Mar., Farekam P. Ct. 26th Feb , Hanley Boro' Sess. 6th Mar., N. L. P. Ct. P. of C. Act L. C, D. J. L. J, K. J, N. 1274— Of. 961— 00 3240— 02 145— 01 332— 01 2325— 01 GILES, FREDERICK JOHNSON, WILLIAM JOHNSON, WILLIAM KNIGHT, WILLIAM HENRY MCCARTHY, JOHN MEAD, JAMES 6 months h. l. 3 years p. s. 7 years p. s. and 3 years supn. 1 month h. l. 12 months h. l. 3 months h. l. Failing to report Attempted shop- breaking & house- breaking Stealing jewellery Failing to report Larceny ( person; Larceny J. 2215— 98 MILLARD, FREDERICK 40s. or 1 month 2nd Mar., Thames P. Ct. Drunk, & c. A, L, M. 2587— 02 MORGAN, JOHN 4 years p. s. 9th Mar-, London Co. Sess. Larceny G. G. G. 1481— 04 652— 02 1171— 04 NIEMAN, WILLIAM NORTON, WILLIAM FREDERICK REED, JOHN 12 months h. l. and ex- pulsion recommended 4 years p. s. 1 year h. l. 9th Mar., London Co. Sese. 5th Mar., Banbury Boro' Qr. Sess. 10th Mar., Mansion House P. Ct. 11th Mar., Clerkenwell P. Ct. Larceny ( 3 cases) Shopbreaking P. of C. Act E. 3495— 02 SCULLY, CHARLES 12 months h. l. P. of O. Act H. 1257— 07 SHEA, JOHN 21 months h. l. 9th Mar., London Co. Sess. Horse stealing G. J, N. 1365- 02 1071— 03 SMITH, JOHN SMITH, WILLIAM 6 months h. l. 1 month h. l. lst Mar., Bow St. P. Ct. 6th Mar., Stratford P. Sess. P. of C. Act. Failing to report J. 1911- 02 SPRAGG, HENRY 5 years p. s. 8th Mar., Middlesex Sess. Larceny Re- convicted in Same of Name and Division of Officer. THOMPSON P. O. Whitmore, C. I. D., L. P. S. Burrell and P. S. Buxton, C. I. D., X.. P. S. Shepherd, ICR ; also P. O. Owen, C. I. D., 0. Sub.- Divl. Insp. Shepard, D ; al3o P. O.. Owen, C. I. D., C. ANDREWS EDWARD LLOYD Same Name GEORGE BROWN Same Name Same Name JOHN STANLEY Same Name Same Name JOHN TURNER Det.- Oon. Butcher, City. P. C. Brewer, 213K ; also P. S. Watts, C. I. D., A. Det.- Cen. Butcher, City. P. S. Jeffery, C. I. D., L. P. C. Woods, 156C ; also PS. Barrow, 1FR. P. C. Sutherland, C. I. D., T; also P. S- Mitchell, 81V. P. S. Munday. 64N, and P. O. Adam- stone, C. I. D., N. P. C. King, 143D, and P. C. Beresford. C. I. D., D. P. C. Fisher, 345N, and P. S. Pullea, C. I. D., N. Det.- Con. Gunner, City. P. C. Greensrass, 477E, and P. S. Hay- man, C. I. D., E. P. C. Wiltshire, 380 K ; also P. S. Hay nee, 64 R. P. C. Edwards, C. I. D.. E. Det.- lnsp. Eustace, N, and P. C. Mar- keil, C. I. D., N. P. S. Logan, 97T, and P. S. Loader, C. I. D., T. LONDON ! PBINTKD TOB HIS MAJESTY'S STATIONER? Orno « BV J. J. KKLIHEB 4 OI„ 33, Ss » BBIDGK STB. KT, B. C.; 33, Kino WILLIAM STBEKT, B. C.; AKD MARSHALS. A WOBKS, S. B. 76249