GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 1909. VOL. XXVI., No. 2672. REGULATIONS. 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should he addressed to THE EDITOR OP THE POLICE GAZETTE NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will he inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them bu another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences will be inserted at a cost of 8s. per portrait, and engravings of stolen property at a cost of 6s. per photograph or sketch, unless the article is large or unusually intricate, when the charge will be higher. A remittance of 6.?. should he made in the first instance for cost of engraving sketches. 6. livery announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent ; and if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must he guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property hear 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 he 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 announcement 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 Ptrsons" 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. 14. 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. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. scar side of left eye, appearance of a music hall artist. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ottaway, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— F Division. — For stealing ( servant) 15th ult., 5 lady's gold rings ( 1 set old rose diamonds, A. D. 1718 thereon ; 1 set 5 large diamonds, claw setting; 1 set 2 sapphires, 1 diamond do.; 1 set 1 diamond, star setting; 1 set 1 emerald surrounded by small diamonds); 1 gold seal set amethyst, en- graved " Spes " and Cross ; 1 heart- shape gold locket, how attached, photograph of a boy one side, hair the other— FREDERICK CHARLES LEWIS, age about 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion dark sallow, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes large blue, of smart appearance; dress, dark lounge suit, grey cap, lace boots. An artist's model. Native of London. 2.— M Division.— For stealing £ 6 4s. 6d. JAMES SHEPPERD, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, bust of woman and serpent in red and blue ink on both arms, of military appearance; dress, brown jacket suit with dark stripes, blue tie, dark cap, lace boots. He was employed as a potman. A native of Bury, Sussex. Warrant issued. L* w. 3.— 5 Division.— For obtaining books and stationery by false pretences— LEIGH ONSLOW, age about 55, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) brown, eyes grey, stoops; dress, blue lounge jacket, dark striped trousers, silk hat, rather shabby appearance. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 4— For obtaining £ 1,909 19s. by false pretences — JAMES CAMPBELL, age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion florid, hair ( thin on top) and short moustache grey, stout build; has in his possession 2 £ 500 Bank of England notes, Nos. 90921 and 90922, dated 19- 8-' 08; 40 £ 10 notes, Nos. 44001 to 44040, dated 14- 5-' 08; 30 £ 10 notes, Nos. 74486 to 74515, dated 14- 4-' 08; 3 £ 5 notes, Nos. 93898 to 93900, dated 3- 7-' 08; 17 £ 5 notes, Nos. 97051 to 97067, dated 7- 7-' 08. Warrant issued. 5.— For embezzling, 29th June, 1909, £ 11 18s. 2d. — SEPTIMUS WIELIUS HORNCASTLE, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes dark; dress, dark jacket suit, black hard felt hat. Native of London, a contractor's manager, very smart appearance. Warrant issued. 6.— For obtaining, 23rd ult., by worthless cheque, a bay mare, 16£ hands, age 11 years, 4 white feet, Yorkshire shoes, hoofs stamped 8883— DOUGLAS E. KELMAN, age 30 to 36, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion dark, hair dark, clean shaven, eyes dark, CA MBRIDGESHIRE. 7.— Cambridge ( Borough). — For stealing, 31st ult. or 1st inst., 8s.— A MAN, age 27 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 to 9 in., complexion very dark sunburnt, hair dark, peculiar face, very thick upper lip, shows his teeth when talking; dress, dark tweed suit, cap. He stated he was from London, asked to leave his bicycle—" Ilford " on transfer, black enamelled, usual parts plated, dent right handle bar, straps on pedals ( supposed stolen)— and during the absence of the owner, 1st inst., absconded on the bicycle. Left behind a pair of old black stockings which he wore over his boots. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Cambridge. CHESHIRE. 8.— Birkenhead ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences at Higher Bebington, between 22nd and 29th ult.— BRIDGET CAVANAGH, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 5 in. com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, turning grey, eyes blue; dress, crushed strawberry dress, black band round bottom, white silk blouse, red belt, black coat, black motor hat, low shoes. Native of Co. Cavan. Accom- panied by a boy and girl. Boy, age 5, hair light brown; " dress, grey suit, green vest with square buttons, white collar. Girl, age 9, hair dark; dress, grey skirt and blouse, brown coat, strap across back, white Tam- o'- shanter. Warrant issued. 9.— Birkenhead ( County).,— For obtaining two sums of 2s. 6d. by false pretences at Lower Bebington, 5th and 12th May, 1909 — JOHN OLDEN, age 30 to 32, height 5 ft. in., com- plexion very dark, eyes ( large) grey, walks erect and active, of intemperate habits. Supposed a native of Liverpool. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sutherland, Birkenhead. DERBYSHIRE. 10. — Matlock Bridge ( County). — For stealing from his lodgings at Matlock, 29th ult., 1 gent's silver watch, No. ( believed) 181, C. W. and Co. on dial, Congress Watch Company on works, minus hands and glass; 1 gent's silver Express lever do., maker J. G. Greaves, Sheffield; 1 gent's silver albert, twisted links, alternate small and long WILLIAMS, age 50 to 60, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache grey, supposed scar on left cheek near eye; dress, dark cloth coat, grey trousers and vest, Oxford cotton shirt, black lace boots; wears spectacles when indoors. He obtained lodgings by representing he was engaged to paint the local railway station premises. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Clarke, Matlock Bridge. 11.— Renishaw ( County).— For stealing at Beighton, 21st ult., 3 fire grates and a kitchen range ( recovered)— JOEL BROWN, age 32, height 5 ft. 10| in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, scar on each eyebrow, pierced heart right fore- arm, several dots left forearm ; dress, dark suit and cap, muffler. A bricklayer, native of Sheffield. Has served in the Grenadier Guards. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Andrew, Renishaw, near Chesterfield. DEVONSHIRE. 12.— Tort/ uay ( County).-— For stealing ( bailee) a Royal Sunbeam bicycle, about 1905 model, 2- speed gear in bottom bracket, 25 in. frame, black enamelled, green and gold lined, rather wide flat handle bars, Sunbeam Bowden back brake, Sunbeam roller front do., Brooks' saddle, saddle bag and tools, lady's cape strapped with new carrier strap, black oil lamp, Bluemel pump, in good condition— J. MEECH, age 25, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair ( rather curly) and slight moustache light, may be clean shaved, well spoken; dress, light grey flannel suit, straw hat. He called on several high- class hair- dressers, stating that he was cleaning and repairing wax figures, obtained 2 figures, which he left at a hotel. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Roberts, Torquay. ESSEX. 13.— Brentwood ( County).— For stealing a postal order for 12s. 6cl., No. 5/ N 774954— A MAN, age about 33, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion dark, hair and moustache ( clipped short) dark, eyes brown, wearing dark blue jacket and cap. He called at the Post Office, Herongate, 29th ult., and was served with an order for 12s. Gd., a registered envelope, and 2 postcards. He put something into the envelope and stated he had not sufficient by 2s. 6d. to pay, and would obtain it from a friend outside, and absconded on his bicycle. Information to Supt. Marden, Brentwood. 14.— Dunmow ( County).— For obtaining a gramophone by false pretences— G. TAYLOR, alias ALFRED LAWSON and SCOTT, age 23, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, cut mark centre of forehead, 2 boil marks right side of neck, scar right forearm; dress, blue serge suit, white straw hat, brown boots, cloth uppers. An auctioneer's clerk, native of Southport. He answered an advertisement in the Exchange and Mart for a gramophone, received same, and paid for it with a cheque ( stolen) on the Bank of Liverpool. Wanted at Barrow- in- Furness, Case No. 32, 23rd ult. Photograph can be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Scott, Dunmow. 15— Southend- on- Sea ( County).— For obtaining 6 lady's chemises; 4 pairs lady's shoes, size 3; Ity false pretences— BEATRICE STANDLEY, age 35, height 4 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1909. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued).— brown, eyes ( 1 blue, 1 brown), scar bridge and tip of nose, mole lobe left ear and corner of mouth; wearing black clothes, sailor hat. Identical with woman, Case No. 93, 30th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. GLA MORGA NSHIRE. 16.— Cardiff ( City).— For obtaining money by false pretences— ALFRED PARISH, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 in, slight build, complexion sallow, moustache, right fingers defective; dress, light tweed suit and cap, boots well worn. Stated he was a postman, and has been invalided through an accident. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 17.— Gosport ( County).— For failing to report — Licence holder JOHN PARDOE THOMAS, alias WRIGHT, LEWIS and HARRIES, Office No. 352- 01, age 40, height 5 ft. 5f in, complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, mole right temple; dress, blue serge suit, brown cap, green tie. A miner, native of Pembrokeshire. Sentenced at Swansea Assizes, 25th July, 1904, to 3 years penal servitude, and remanet of former sen- tence, for larceny and false pretences. Liberated on 2nd licence, 15th ult, which expires 25th inst. Y b e 376. May be dealt with where found. Information to Supt. Cottle, Gosport. KENT. 18.— Canterbury ( County).— For stealing, 30th or 31st ult, at Heme Bay, 1 Burbery overcoat, green shade; 2 fancy vests; 2 light green plaid caps; 8 pairs socks, purple and black; 6 caps ; 6 green socks ; 1 grey check cap ; 1 Bandana handkerchief; 12 fancy border handkerchiefs; 1 pair white flannel trousers ;- jl grey striped do.; 1 water- proof coat; 1 brown faint check cap; 1 coat and vest, dark stripe; 1 dark green cap; 19 Ceylon flannel shirts ; 4 tunic shirts; 1 light grey plaid cap; 1 blue serge suit length; 5 pairs silk braces; 3 silk fancy border handkerchiefs; 2 boxes collars ; 2 ties, black with white stripes; 1 brown stripe tie; 1 green do.; 5 summer vests ; 3 pairs brown suede gloves; and 12s. cash; 1 bicycle, free wheel, 26- in. frame, black enamelled, rat- trap pedals, black carrier on back, B. S. A. fittings, flat celluloid handle- bars, black grips, very large driving wheel, Dunlop tyres, front very much worn, band round same, 28- in. wheels, saddle nearly new— — FREEMAN, age about 26, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in, complexion pale, hair and slight moustache light, eyes brown, tattooed flag back right hand, 2 upper front teeth deficient; dress, dark brown lounge suit, double collar and tie, white straw hat ( black band), now black lace boots ( toe caps and rubber heel pads). ' Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Heard, Canterbury. 19.— Dartford ( County). — For obtaining 3 night- dresses by false pretences 20th inst.— BEATRICE ALLISON MAJOR, alias MAY MAJOR, PRENTICE, ALLISTER, BROWN, and H. BARTON, Office No. 354- 01, ( Illustrated Circular, 93, Figure 16), age 35, height 4 ft. 9 in, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes ( odd) blue, scar on nose, mole corner of mouth and left ear, wearing black clothing, sailor hat. Has been convicted at Colchester, Rochester, Blackburn, and London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Poole, Dartford. LANCASHIRE. 20 .— Ormskirk ( County).— For stealing, 30th ult, at Birkdale, a lady's gold dress ring, set 5 turquoise ( one very dark) and small diamonds ; 1 do, set turquoise, very old fashioned; 1 do, set pink corals and pearls; 1 plain gold keeper; 1 long fine gold chain, set green stones ; 1 gold oval locket, blue enamel centre, set large diamond, attached a fine gold chain; 1 gold heart- shaped locket, set torquoise, glass at back, attached a fine gold chain; 1 gold plated on silver bracelet, about 1 in. in width, ears of wheat raised all round, fastens with clasp; 1 gold bracelet, basket pattern; 1 plain gold bangle; 1 plain gold pin, small gold chain and image attached; 1 gold oval brooch, set pink corals; 1 small square gold brooch, set red corals, gold back; 1 green stone brooch, gold ends, letters N. Z. in centre of stone; 1 gold bar brooch, set 3 opals, and small diamond each end of opals; 1 plain gold brooch, 1 \ in. long, pointed at ends, set pearl in centre; 1 square gold brooch, filigree edge, set 4 turquoise, 2 much darker than the others; 1 gold safety pin horse- shoe brooch, set pearls and blue stones; 1 double bar gold brooch, set cat's eye stone, surrounded small dia- monds ; 1 pair of gold earrings, made out of vest buttons; 2 old- fashioned gent's seals ; 5 old 5s. pieces ; 2 black silk blouses ( 1 nearly new); 2 black silk dress skirts ( 1 nearly new), both kilted; 1 plain black silk petticoat, frill at bottom ; 1 pair of cotton i combinations; 1 pair black cotton stockings; 1 white ! cotton petticoat; 1 pair lady's button boots, size 5, glace kid, patent leather toe caps; 1 small green leather jewel case, initials M. A. in gold on 1 corner of lid.— EDITH WOODHEA1), servant, age 30, height 5 ft. 2 in, complexion pale, hair dark, eyes brown, j several teeth in upper jaw missing; dress, dark coat and skirt, white blouse, black boa, dark blue hat trimmed with blue ribbon and flower, and stolen boots. She pledged a gold watch same date. Sup- j posed a native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hodgson, Ormskirk. 21.— Skerton ( County).— For obtaining £ 5 10s. by false pretences— J. JONES, an American, age about 32, height about 5 ft. 10 in, complexion sallow, j hair very dark, clean shaved; dress, grey mixture ! overcoat, blue serge trousers, yellow boots ( narrow toes, cracked across instep), greenish colour cap. Represented himself as a veterinary surgeon, and had i come to England to dispose of some property, that ; he was short of money, and that his luggage was detained at Liverpool. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barnett, Skerton. 22.— Liverpool ( City).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, from 24th May last to 22nd ult.— DANIEL DALY, aged 26, height 5 ft. 8 in, complexion fresh, full face, hair dark, moustache sandy. Stated to be a Naval pensioner. He represented that he was a warder at Liverpool Prison. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. 23.— Manchester ( City).— For larceny— EDWARD ASHTON, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in, complexion fresh, hair light, heavy moustache light or sandy, addicted to drink; dress, light grey mixture jacket suit, pot hat, brown boots. Supposed a tipster or commission agent. He took a small warehouse, paid a month's rent in advance, then ordered large quantities of grey cloth, sheep skin rugs, & c, from manufacturers, stating the goods would be paid for on 23rd inst, but on that date he absconded. The goods were removed by A MAN, age about 35, very tall, one leg shorter than other, thick sole to one boot, appearance of a farmer. Used a light red lorry with broad wheels. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. LEICESTERSHIRE. 24.— Loughborough ( County).— For steal- ing, 9th ult, a Raglan bicycle, No. 29030, 24 in. frame, new black enamelled, red lines, upturned handle- bars, Cambridge back tyre, plain front do, rubber pedals, bell pump and bag attached, a cheque book on the London City and Midland Bank ( Loughborough Branch), containing 5 blank cheques, presented at various banks in London, signed Stevenson and Tufnell— A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in, complexion fair, hair light brown, appeared well educated; dress, blue serge suit, round soft mixture tweed hat. Was seen at Aldershot 29th ult. Information to the Chief Constable, County Police Office, Leicester, or Supt. Agar, Loughborough. LINCOLNSHIRE. 25.— Boston ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences, 28th ult.— Licence- holder JESSIE | FLORENCE CREWE, alias BOND, MITCHELL, LONGHURST, WATSON, WARD, REYNOLDS, McFARLAND, ELLIOTSON, CLIFTON, FUSSELL and CAREW, Office No. 1907- 02, Case No. 2, 14th May, 1909 ( Illustrated Circular, 83, Fig. 19), age 75, height 5 ft, complexion sallow, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, scar right jaw, abscess scar on neck, right wrist been fractured. Calls at private houses with a plausible tale of distress and asks for assistance. States that she is the widow of a solicitor who com- mitted suicide, and that she is the daughter of a colonel in the army. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Boston. NORFOLK. 26.— Norwich ( City).— THOMAS BRIGHAM and FREDERICK BATLEY, Case No. 25, 4th September, 1908. Not now wanted. PEMBROKESHIRE. 27— Pembroke Dock ( County). — For indecent assault— THOMAS NICHOLAS, age 20, height 5 ft 2 or 3 in, complexion fresh ( freckled), hair brown, eyes grey, slightly bow- legged, round shouldered. A good cyclist. May be found at athletic sports. A blacksmith and cycle repairer, native of Loveston, Pembrokeshire. Warrant issued. 28.— Pembroke Dock ( County). — For obtaining £ 2 by false pretences— F. WALSH ( supposed false), age about 58, height 5 ft. 8 in, good build, complexion fair, hair and moustache sandy ( turning grey), eyes blue; dress, light grey suit, white straw hat with black band. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Thomas, Pembroke Dock. 29.— Haverfordwest Castle ( County). — For stealing £ 14 at Neyland, on 27th ult.— WILLIAM ELI PRIOR, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 in, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, thick set, small abscess scar right cheek; dress, brown striped suit, blue print shirt, blue socks, light green cap. A ship's cook. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Haverfordwest. SOMERSETSHIRE. 30.— Dunster ( County).— For embezzlement— ARTHUR REED, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 3 in, complexion fair, hair light, horse's head and reins believed tattooed left arm; dress, nearly new navy serge suit and cap, may be wearing a light suit. A baker, native of Cutcombe. Has served in the Navy. Previously convicted at Ilminster. May endeavour to join the Army. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Perry, Ilminster. SUFFOLK ( East). 31.— Framlingham ( County).— For stealing at Fressingfield, 26th ult, a bay mare ( recovered)— WILLIAM GIBSON, age 45, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in, slight build, complexion dark, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey; dress, black rough jacket, brown vest, black trousers with white vertical stripes, dark green cap, blue and white washable tie, light lace boots ( believed cut). Heavy drinker and fond of bell- ringing. Well known at Diss, Ipswich. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Mann, Framlingham. SUSSEX ( East). 32.— Uckfield ( County).— For obtaining, 5th ult, a quantity of cigars and £ 3 3s. by a worthless cheque— C. CAMPBELL, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in, complexion very pale, hair and heavy moustache dark ( deep parting in centre), eyes dark ; dress, slate colour suit, straw hat, black band, brown worsted vest bound with brown braid, green tie with red spots, brown boots. He purchased 2 boxes of cigars at a tobacconists and tendered a cheque for £ 5 on the Birkbeck Bank, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W. C, signed John Edmunds, and made payable to C. Campbell, Esq, dated 3rd July, 1909. " The cheque is one of a book of 12 which was issued to Samuel C. Fisher in June, 1908. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Criddle, Uckfield. 33.— Eastbourne ( Boi- ough).— For embezzle- ment— FRED WHITE, age about 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in, complexion sallow, hair dark, thin face, front teeth much decayed, tattooed " F. W." and " M. W. " inside left forearm; dress, blue serge coat, blue vest with 5 fancy buttons ( horse's head thereon), new dark stripe tweed trousers, dark green cap, brown button boots, dark sailor knot tie. A hawker of fruit and song books. Absconded 2nd inst. May be found at common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Eastbourne. WESTMORLAND. 34.— Kendal ( Borough).— For stealing wool ( recovered)— JOHN KELLY, age 33, height 5 ft. 4£ in, slight build, hair brown, eyes blue, small B tattooed front right forearm, right wrist has been injured, nose has been broken, high at bridge, very conspicuous; dress, grey clothes, cap and scarf. A native of Wigan. Has been several years in the Kendal district, gathering rags, wool, & c. Frequents common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. 35 — Kendal ( Borough).— For stealing 20th ult, a thin gold neck chain ( recovered); 1 lady's Geneva watch, No. 38987 ; 1 gold keeper ring— MAGGIE PARSONS, supposed RAWNSON, age 40 to 45, height about 5 ft, good build, hair almost white, conspicuous scar left cheek which extends to the eye, causing a peculiar twitching, which is very noticeable; of intemperate habits; wearing a black f- length jacket, man's cap. Carried a large square basket. Frequents common lodging- houses. Information to the Chief Constable, Kendal. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 36.— Sheffield ( County).— For failing to ob- serve conditions of Probation Order— EDWARD ALBERT SHILLITO, alias COOKE, age 24, height 5 ft. 8f in, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 1909. THE POLICE GAZETTE. LANCASHIRE. 38.— Liverpool ( City).— For stealing £ 64, 17th ult.— ORFORD PURVIS, age 22, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, round face, moustache light, may now be clean shaved, swaggering gait; dress, light or brown tweed suit with dark stripes. A clerk. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS IN CUSTODY. LANCASHIRE. 39. — Liverpool ( City). — Charged with unlawful possession of 4 silver candlesticks— BENJAMIN LEYINSON, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair black, brown. Believed a travelling housebreaker burglar. eyes and BRECONSHIRE. 42 — Brecon ( County).— Sentenced at Brecon Police Court, 23rd ult., to 1 month's hard labour for larceny— FREDERICK WILLIAMS, alias WHITE- MAN and CONWAY, Office No. 1922- 08, age 27, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion dark, hair and eyes dark brown. Committed for trial at next Brecon Quarter Sessions for stealing a jacket— WILLIAM DEAN, Office No. 3132- 01, age 39, height 5 ft. 9 § in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark ( turning grey), eyes hazel, abscess scars on neck. Information to Supt. Flye, Brecon. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 43 — Stroud ( County).— Remanded till 6th inst. at Stroud Petty Sessions, charged with shopbreaking and stealing a pair of boots ( recovered) and about £ 3 15s.— WILLIAM JOSEPH HARRISON, age 19, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes grey, cut mark over right eye and right instep, right leg slightly shorter than left, lame; dress, greenish colour suit, old dark cap, purple tie, old boots. Supposed a native of Swansea or Neath. Information to Supt. Biggs, Stroud. HAMPSHIRE. 44.— Gosport ( County).— Sentenced to 14 days imprisonment, charged with begging, 30th ult.— JOSEPH HARDS, age 21, height 5 ft. in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, horseshoe, horse's head, cap, whip, horn and heart left forearm, 3 moles left cheek ; dress, grey suit, old brown mackin- tosh. A native of Kingston- on- Thames. FREDERICK JOSEPH COOPER, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, scar back left hand; dress, old blue suit. A native of Guild- ford. Found in possession ( supposed stolen) 7 knives, 4 white handles, 2 black do., makers Richard- son and Co., Sheffield; 1 plated fish knife; 6 plated forks ( 3 chased handles stamped C and Co. on back, and engraved C on front; 3 beaded edged handles stamped HH and S, star S and EP, JE and SRP, H. H. and S., S. L. and E. P.); 1 glass salt cellar; 6 table napkins marked Paul and Collard; 1 glass cloth marked " hire." Information to Supt. Cottle, Gosport. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. CITY OF LONDON. 37.— For stealing ( servant) £ 84 19s 71d — ™ > INAND BANKS, age 26, Sgbt o tt. J or 10 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes dark, clean shaven, leans backward when wa king, walks heavily. A cashier ; dress, dark grey jacket suit, white straw hat or black bowler, double collar. Has resided in Hong Kong. Warrant issued. Not to be apprehended outside the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Ottaway, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT (, continued).- Sf^ cut scar corner right eye. A native of Sheffield. See Case No. 34, 4th September, 1908. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bielby, Sheffield. U — Bradford ( City).— For stealing 2 hair- cutting machines, 5 razors, and a pair of scissors- Licence holder ERNEST SCHOFIELI), Office No. 915- 09, age 23, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar right cheek. A hair- dresser, native of Bradford. ( Apprehended, see Case No. 84, current issue.) Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bradford. PERSONS IN CUSTODY, 40 — Liverpool ( City)-— Charged taining money by false pretences- EDWARD ROWLANDS, age 40, height 5 with ob- ALBERT ft. 9 in., that he had not sufficient money to have it repaired, on other occasions he obtained money by stating that he had bought a horse and had not sufficient money SHROPSHIRE. 45.— Bridgnorth ( County).— Remanded till 9th inst., charged with feloniously wounding a police constable by stabbing him— GEORGE DAVIES ( supposed false), age 39, height 5 ft. 8| in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), moustache light brown, eyes grey. Tattooed cross and anchor back right forearm, dot base of both thumbs. Speaks with a slight Irish- American accent. States he has served in the Army in the name of Mark Pierce. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. 46 — Bridgnorth ( County).— Remanded till 7th inst., charged with stealing £ 8 from his lodgings, 29th ult.— CHARLES TOWNSHEND, age 52, height 6 ft. 1 in., hair dark brown, eyes grey, complexion fair, mole left cheek and inside upper left arm, scar right side forehead, dimple in chin, long features. Has been travelling the Midland Counties represent ing the " Ingersoll," watch manufacturers, London. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Tait, Bridgnorth. 47.— Ponteshury ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions, charged with larceny ( 3 cases)— ARTHUR KENYON, age 21, height 4 ft. 10| in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes brown. A labourer, native of \\ hitting- ham, Lancashire. Convicted at Preston Sessions, 17th May, 1905, for stealing a watch, and sentenced to 2 months hard labour; also at Preston Sessions, 13th November, 1905, for stealing a watch, and sentenced to 7 months hard labour. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Irfformation to Supt. Elcock, Pon tesbury. WILTSHIRE. i8- Salisbury ( C^ y).- Remanded till 9th inst., charged with burglary— CHARLES COHEN> alias CRAWFORD and CROWFOOT, age 29, heigh 5 ft. 6i in., good build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes light blue; sword tattooed to pay for same. Believed wanted elsewhere. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. complexion sallow, hair light, turning grey, eyes brown, appearance of a groom. He obtained money on the pretence that his trap had been damaged and i THE POLICE GAZETTE. PERSONS IN CUSTODY—( continued). inside left forearm, clasped hands and heart right wrist, ring second left finger; dress, brown striped suit, light green cap, white muffler. A native of King's Cross, well known at Southampton. HENRY GREY, alias HARRY GREY, age 26, height 5 ft. 2\ in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair light, clean shaved, eyes grey; heart and ILEB right fore- arm, ILEB and HC left ditto, crucifix back left hand ; dress, green and grey striped suit, green cap, white muffler, shoes. In possession of a new white silk handkerchief, fancy heliotrope and pale blue border; 1 pair wire and tin cutters; 1 pair pliers; 1 pair large pincers; 1 old pocket knife, broken handle. They have been travelling the country visiting seaside resorts. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to the Chief Constable, Salisbury. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 49— Sheffield ( City).— Committed to the j Quarter Sessions charged with stealing a horse— JOSEPH HIRST, age 43, height 5 ft. 3 ins., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar right temple and over right eyebrow, scar left elbow; dress, dark coat, vest and trousers, hard felt hat, muffler. A general dealer. Native of Battersea, London. Has been living here with a licence holder. May be wanted elsewhere. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to the Chief Constable, Sheffield. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT £ 50 Reward. 50.— Y Division.— A brown canvas dressing case, 24 in. by 20 in. by 10 in., fastened by 8 small straps, 2 brass clasps, M. K. W. thereon in black letters, containing 1 green- covered case, Mrs. Kenneth Wilson, Little Tranby, Beverley, in gold letters thereon ; 1 string Oriental pearls, diamond fastening; 60 white handkerchiefs; 1 manicure set; 2 gold- plated hair- brushes ; 2 white wood do.; 4 tortoiseshell combs; 2 common do.; 5 gold- plated hairpin trays; 3 or 4 nail polishers ; 2 gold- plated clothes brushes ; 1 small brandy flask, half gold plate, half glass; 1 small brass travelling clock in green leather case; 1 gold- plated powder box ; 1 gold- plated trinket case, 10 in. by 5 in. by 5 in.; 1 red velvet pin- cushion, mirror at top; 2 gold- plated photograph frames, photographs of lady and gentleman therein.—( All marked " Molly.") 2 scent bottles (" Molly " , thereon); 2 gold- plated candlesticks, 1 6 in. high, 1 4 in. (" Molly " thereon); 1 miniature brass clock, in red leather case (" Molly " on face); 1 gold- plated shoe- horn; 2 do. riding boot hooks; 1 do. smelling salt case, 4 in. high; 1 do. calendar frame, photo- graph of dog, Charlie on frame; 3 do. oval photograph frames ; 1 black leather case; 1 pair scissors; 1 button hook; 1 stilletto.—( All marked " Molly.") The above reward will be paid by Mr. Kenneth Wilson, Little Tranby, Beverley, Yorks, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount of such property recovered. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ESSEX. 51.-— Southend ( County). — 31st ult., a bicycle, 24 - in. frame, black enamelled, 26- in. wheels, plated rims, Dunlop tyres, B. S. A. fittings, back pedalling brake, slightly dropped handle- bars, no grips, celluloid mud- guard on back, rat- trap pedals, triangular tool bag containing spanner and oil can, black oil lamp, bell attached. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. KENT. 52.-— Ashford ( County).— 1st inst., by burglary, at Smeeth, 1 gold English keyless half- hunter non- magnetic watch, No. 77343, purchased from Bowman, Ltd., 68 and 70, Goswell- road, London, E. C., which may be stamped thereon; 1 18- ct. gold curb pattern double albert, gold pendant attached, chain missing; 1 silver match box and sovereign case combined, attached to end of chain, Frank Hobbs engraved thereon— by A MAN, age about 30, medium height, complexion dark, beard and moustache dark; dress, black serge suit, dark cap. He left behind a red and white check duster, marked A in red cotton on corner. Information to Supt. Jones, Ashford. 53.— Maidstone ( Borough).— 3rd inst., a lady's gold watch, in gold wire band bracelet; 1 small silver match box; 1 small silver oblong box; 1 greyish bag purse, initials N. L. in one corner, containing about £ 1 and some visiting cards, " Mrs. Levy" j printed thereon ; 1 small box, containing farthings. Information to the Chief Constable, Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. £ 100 Reward. 54.— Bolton ( Borough).— 24th or 25th ult., by shopbreaking, ladies rings, 1 18- ct. gold 5 diamond square set gipsy ring, 2 ; 1 do. do., 2a; 1 do. 5 dia- mond half- hoop, lOx; 1 do. 3 diamond star set gipsy ring 18- 1 do. 5 diamond half- hoop, 19; 1 do. do., 20; 1 do. 2 diamond ring, 49; 1 do. 5 diamond half- hoop, 53; 1 do. do., 56; 1 do. do., 57; 1 do. do., 76 ; 1 do. 3 diamond cross set, 80 ; 1 do. 5 diamond half- hoop, 112; 1 do. 5 diamond boat set ring 127 ; 1 do. 5 diamond half- hoop, 192 ; 1 do. do., 195 ; 1 do. do., 201; 1 do. do., 9431 ; 1 do. 3 dia- mond half- hoop, 211; 1 do. 5 diamond half- hoop, 220; 1 do. 5 diamond boat set ring, 252 ; 1 do. star set cluster, 287; 1 do. 5 diamond 3 bar ring, 290; 1 do. 5 diamond half- hoop, 294; 1 do. do., 303; 1 do. 9 diamond ring, 323; 1 do. 6 diamond half- hoop, 330; 1 do. 5 diamond half- hoop, 331 ; 1 do. 3 diamond half- hoop, 342; 1 do. do., 345; 1 do 5 diamond half- hoop, 347; 1 do. do., 351 ; 1 do. diamond cluster, 357 ; 1 do. do., 359 ; 1 do. do., 360 ; 1 do. 8 diamond cross set ring, 371; 1 do. diamond double cluster ring, 372; 1 do. 5 diamond half- hoop, 393; 1 do. do., 394; 1 do. do., 397 ; 1 do. 3 diamond half- hoop, 398; 1 do. diamond cluster, 406 ; 1 do. do., 407 ; 1 do. do., 409 ; 1 do. 5 diamond half- hoop; 12 do. diamond rings; 28 do. rings, set diamonds, opals, sapphires, & c. ; 1 do. ruby and diamond ring, 40; 1 do. ruby and diamond cluster, 41; 1 do. do., 42 ; 19 do. diamond and ruby rings; 1 do. 4 diamonds and 3 emeralds ring, 42; 1 do. 2 diamonds and 1 emerald cross- over, 43 ; 1 diamond and emerald cluster, 46; 1 do. do., 48; 1 do. do., 49 ; 1 do. do., 50 ; 1 do. 1 ruby and 2 diamonds, 2 ; 1 do. 4 diamonds and 2 rubies, 3; 1 do. 3 rubies and 2 diamonds, 4; 1 do. do., 5; 1 do. 4 rubies and 2 diamonds, 7; 1 do. 2 rubies and 14 diamonds, 8; 1 do. 3 rubies and 10 diamonds, 10 ; 1 do. 4 rubies and 6 diamonds, 13; 1 do. 1 ruby and 2 diamonds, 14x; 1 do. 1 ruby and 6 diamonds, 17; 1 do. 3 diamonds, 2 pearls and 2 rubies, 6909; 1 do. 4 diamonds and 3 rubies, 21 ; 1 do. 1 diamond and 2 rubies, 24; 1 do. 3 diamonds and 2 rubies, 25 ; 1 do. diamond and ruby cluster, 27 ; 1 do. do., 28; 1 do. 2 diamonds and 1 ruby cross- over, 29; 1 do. do., 30; 1 do. 3 diamonds and 2 rubies, 31x; 1 do. 2 diamonds and 3 rubies, 31 ; 1 do. 4 diamonds and 3 rubies, 32 ; 1 do. diamond and ruby cluster, 34; 1 do. 4 rubies and 5 diamonds, 35; 1 do. diamond and tourmaline ring, 36; 1 do. do., 37; 1 do. 3 diamonds and 2 rubies, 39; 47 15- ct. and 18- ct. gipsy set rings, rose diamonds, rubies, & c.; 1 18- ct. gold pearl and diamond cluster ring, 9 ; 1 do. diamond and turquoise cluster ring, 13 ; 1 do. 2 diamonds and 3 turquoise half- hoop, 15 ; 1 do. 1 diamond and 2 turquoise half- hoop, 17 ; 1 do. dia- mond and turquoise cluster, 18 ; 1 do. 6 diamonds and turquoise ring, 19 ; 1 do. 6 diamonds and 2 turquoise, 20; 1 do. 5 turquoise; 1 do. turquoise and pearl ring; 1 do. 3 diamonds and 2 emeralds boat set ring, 9; 1 do. 1 emerald and 8 diamonds, 11; 1 do. 3 emeralds and 2 diamonds, 14; 1 do. 4 emeralds and 3 diamonds, 16 ; 1 do. 2 emeralds and 3 diamonds, 19; 1 do. 2 emeralds and 1 diamond, 20; 1 do. 1 emerald and 2 diamonds, 21; 1 do. diamond and emerald cluster, 26 ; 1 do. 3 diamonds and 2 emeralds half- hoop, 30; 1 do. 3 olivine and 2 diamonds half- hoop, 37 ; 1 do. diamond and peridot, 39 ; 1 do. gipsy set diamond ring, 11 ; 1 do. gent's claw set ring, 21 ; 1 do. do., 23; 1 do. do., 27 ; 1 do. do., 32 ; 1 do. do., 46; 1 platinum set weights, 2 1/ 4 1/ 32 cts.; 1 15- ct. gold filigree bracelet, 1 ; 1 do. twist front do., 7; 3 9- ct. gold twist front bracelets; 1 do. engraved bracelet; 18 do. fancy bracelets; 3 diamond bracelets 1 ; 2 ruby and 1 diamond bracelet, 6 ; 14 diamond and 3 sapphire do., 8 ; 5 diamond bracelets, 9; 1 diamond and 2 sapphire do., 16; 5 diamond do., 26; 1 diamond and 1 opal bracelet, 29 ; 1 diamond claw- set do., 32 ; 1 do., 33 ; 3 diamond do., 34; 5 diamond do., 35; 1 diamond do., 36; 3 diamond do., 38; 3 diamond claw- set do., 39 ; 9 diamond 3 bar do., 40 ; 2 diamond and 1 opal do., 41; 1 diamond and opal cluster set, 42 ; 1 opal and diamond do., 44; 3 ruby and 2 row diamond bracelet, 45; 3 ruby and dia- crescent set, 46; 1 ruby and 7 diamonds do., 47; 1 diamond and opal claw- set, 48; 1 olivine snake bracelet, 56; 1 amethyst and pearl coraulet, 57 ; 4 15- ct. gold bracelets ; 5 9- ct. gold do.; 1 single- stone diamond pin, 37 ( stone weighs 1 ct. 1/ 32); 1 do., 30 ( platinum set, 1 3/ 4, 1/ 8, 1/ 16); 1 diamond and olivine pendant, 3 ; 1 diamond and turquoise do., 3 ; 1 diamond and 2 opals do., 11; 1 diamond and 1 opal do., 10 ; 1 pearl and turquoise do., 39; 1 do. do., 73; 1 do. do., 15; 1 do. do., 9; 1 do. do., 9; 1 pearl and amethyst do., 75 ; 1 pearl, olivine and amethyst do., 84 ; ,1 do. do., 87; 1 silver watch, 3154, with suede wristlet ( bezzle left); 23 9- ct. gold lockets, square, oval, round, plain, and engraved; 17 do! fancy alberts, double— 73, 131, 132, 138, 139 140 146, 152, 168, 178, 187, 188, 191, 194, 195, 200, 206 ; 2 do. pillar and ball guard ; 3 do. secret guards, pillar and ball; 1 do. plain secret guard; 1 do! diamond bit guard; 1 do. double dog link, with £ 2 piece on end, scroll mount ( 1887, Jubilee). The whole of the jewellery, except the alberts, are etched or punched with some of the above letters and private marks. The above reward will be paid by Mary Preston, Higher House, Lostock Park, and Robert J. Tyson', Hazlehurst Green Lane, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and con- viction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Bolton. 55.— Bootle ( Borough).— 26th ult., by house- breaking, 8 silver candlesticks, 7 in. long, 4 plain and 4 engraved; 2 silver candlestick tops, 4 in. long; 2 do vases, plain, about 5 in. long; 1 do. cream jug, engraved; 1 small do. toast rack, plain; 2 do. salt cases, about 2 in. in diameter; 1 electro- plated cake basket, engraved ; 4 do. dessert spoons; 2 do. dinner forks; 1 silver cabinet photograph frame, about 6 in. long ; 1 pair black lace boots, size 7, newly soled and heeled, " Williams, Richmond Street, Liverpool" stamped inside uppers. Left behind a pair of black glace kid lace boots, size 8, " Real Glace Kid— Fine Wear— Graves, Ltd., Sheffield" stamped inside uppers, " Real Glace Kid— Easy Wear " on tab. Information to the Chief Constable, Bootle. NORFOLK, V 56.- Norwich ( City).— 29th or 30th ult. by housebreaking, 1 electro- plated sugar basin, oval shaped, engraved around near edge, medium size; 1 do. cream jug, same pattern as sugar basin; 1 do. teapot, engraved handle of same metal, round; 8 do. table spoons, rather small ( 4 plain and 4 of the King pattern); I claret- coloured glass sugar sifter, electro- plated top ; 1 wooden pipe, inscription relating to South African War thereon. Information to the Chief Constable, Norwich. SHROPSHIRE. 57.— Ponteshury ( County).— 23rd ult., by housebreaking at Dorrington, 1 small dark coloured wood box, containing £ 1 lis.; 1 pale blue knitted money bag; 1 lady's silver watch chain, medal attached— by A MAN, age 45 to 50, height about 6 ft., sandy moustache, medium build ; dark clothes and cap. Has large feet, which he turns out when walking; was carrying a rough stick. Information to Supt. Elcock, Pontesbury. SUFFOLK ( East). 58.— Lowestoft ( County).— 29th ult., 1 gold brooch, arrow shape, set brilliants, bird on brooch, 1 eye missing; 1 gold locket, set pearls, miniature of boy inside, fine gold neck chain attached, antique pattern; 1 gold pin brooch, red stone in centre, small pearls around; 1 gold locket, glass back and front, hair inside, small pearls round gold rim, very fine gold neck chain attached ; 1 small gold handbag with very small leather purse inside, containing about £ 4 10s., papers, letter and key. Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN, ages between 30 and 40, respectably dressed, wearing hard felt hats. Information to Deputy Chief Constable, Lowestoft. SUSSEX ( East). 59.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— 29th or 30th ult., 2 jubilee ( 1887) sovereigns, reversed, set in gold frames made into a brooch ; 1 gilt pendant surrounded with paste stones, containing photographs of two ladies, 1 with and 1 without hat, fine link gilt chain attached. 31st ult., a Model de Lux Singer bicycle, 26 in. frame, black enamelled, lined red and green, No. 205773 on seat pin tube, Dunlop tyres, Sturmey- Archer 3- speed gear, upturned handle- bars, roller lever brakes, metal gear case, rubber pedals, Brooks' saddle, supposed name under saddle " J. Gosden, Montague Lodge," black celluloid pump, Lucas lamp. 2nd inst., a gent's dark green rough material over- coat, buttons to match, single breasted, 2 outside pockets with flaps, one inside breast pocket, turned- back cuffs, green lining. 2nd inst., from a cricket pavilion, 1 gent's silver Swiss geneva watch, key wind, gold hands, black minute hand, white dial, 2 small dents left side of hands, chased back, shield in centre. Information to the Chief Constable, Eastbourne. 60.— Hastings ( Boivugh).— Between 5th and 23rd ult., 1 dark brown hair bracelet, 3 strands, massive 18- ct. gold chased fastener with locket in centre, containing miniature photographs of a lady and gentleman, Prince of Wales' plume in hair under- neath fastened with tiny pearls; 1 18- ct. gold bracelet 1} in. wide; 1 gold filigree bracelet with amethyst drops set in gold; 1 fancy 3- string coral bracelet with 3- fold chased gold clasp; 1 gold brooch with amethyst in centre, and gold fringe; 1 massive old- fashioned 18- ct. gold brooch, plain, child's fair hair in centre, Annie at back; 1 small silver scarf pin, pattern St. George and the Dragon; 1 small black Whitby jet heart with gold ring attached; 1 silver brooch, thistle shaped in middle, cairngorm in centre and other Scotch stones inset; 1 small filigree gold locket with hair; 1 lady's gold seal, bloodstone, engraved F. C.; 1 chased silver thimble; 1 beaded Eton coat, lined silk, sabot sleeves; 1 brown figured velveteen bone blouse with blue silk spots, cream FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 1909. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PROPERTY STOLEN-— continued. coloured lace front and cuffs, with wide sky- blue ribbon bow m front, « Heathfield " on band at waist • 1 small check silk foulard blouse, dark blue and fawn with fawn coloured lace; 1 china silk mauve blouse, with dark cream coloured lace insertion in front and on sleeves; 1 new black and white check glace silk blouse ; 1 china silk blouse, white with cream coloured lace insertion, and black velvet collar • 1 striped grey glace silk blouse trimmed black velvet and black lace, Mrs. Funnell, maker's name, on band ; ] white . cotton petticoat with 2 embroidered flounces; 1 purple and black moirette petticoat, quite new'; 1 small old brown leather expanding portmanteau about 2 feet long, with 2 straps. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WA R WICKS Hi RE. 61 — Shipston - on - Staur ( County).— 26th ult., by housebreaking, 1 oval silver locket, chased with flowers on front, plain back, 1A in. by 1 in. ; 1 silver watch chain pendant, shape of a jockey's cap, round compass about the size of a sixpence inside. Information to Supt. Hawkes, Shipston- on- Stour. WORSES TERSHIRE. 62.- Stourbridge ( County).— 2nd inst., by housebreaking, 3 £ 5 Bank of England notes, one note No. 58591 ; 1 Jubilee half- crown; 2 Jubilee shillings; 2 Jubilee sixpences; 1 gold filigree worked brooch, oval, opal in centre, surrounded by 7 diamonds — supposed by A MAN, age about" 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion sallow, hair and mous- tache dark, round face; dress, dark overcoat, dark jacket and vest, black bowler hat. Information to Supt. Hinde, Stourbridge. No" 8> 15th January, 1909, and hair brushes and 2 bracelets recovered 23rd ult., at Maidstone. Crewe ( County).— FRANK FURBER, Case No. 11, 16th ult, at Bath. w'V^* ® *^ Chelmsford ( County).— invijnl^ Y alias H" J ANDREWS J. JOYBELL, and ARTHUR BELCHER, at Maiden- head, horse, harness and waggonette, recovered at 1 unbndge Wells. If ' pSaniorganshire, Cardiff ( City). - WILLIAM COLfRTNEY, Office No. 721- 09, Case No. 18, 14th May, 1909, and sentenced at Swansea Assizes, 16th ult, to 5 years penal servitude. / » 73 Tx H? ™ t> shire, Portsmouth ( Borough).— J. HUDSON, Case No. 22, 23rd ult. 71 Lancashire, Manchester ( City). — JAMES HARRISON, Case No. 27, 11th June, 1909. • J - Y Yorkshire ( North Riding), M/ ddieshrough ( Borough).— THOMAS BROWN, Office No. 2361- 01, Case No. 51, 26th October, and Tabular Form, 2nd November, 1906, and sentenced at Leeds, 26th ult, to 5 weeks hard labour as a suspected person as John Smith. 76.- Yorkshire ( West Riding), Otley ( County). — J OHN SHELDRAKE, Case No. 21, lst January, 1909, and sentenced to 2 months imprisonment on 2 charges of false pretences. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. PROPERTY RECOVERED, ^^ outan police district KENT. 63.— Dover ( Boiough).— Jewellery, Case No. 88, 29th January, 1909 ( except Charles II. 5 guinea piece and Jubilee coins), and thief arrested. LANCASHIRE. 64.— Liverpool ( City).—£ 500 bank note, Case No. 66, 19th March, 1909, at Bank of England from Paris. ANIMALS & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 65.— C Division.— 30th ult, a black gelding, 8 years, about 14 hands, hind fetlocks white, patch on face, mane about 3 in, short tail, bruise on hip and over eyebrows, high spirited, in good condition; a gig, painted black, picked out green; 2 sets brass mounted pony harness, patent leather pads and blinkers ; set plain leather trotting harness. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 66.— Metropolitan Police District. — Convict Supervision Office — WILLIAM STUTTER, Office No. 86- 09, Tabular Form, 2nd ult, at Aldershot. 67.— Metropolitan Police District. — Convict Supervision Office— WILLIAM GATHER- COLE, Office No. 1882- 00, Tabular Form lst Novem- ber, 1907, and committed to County of London Sessions, 10th inst, for burglary as Charles Mears. 68.— Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury 77.— D Division.— For stealing £ 70 by means of a trick— OSCAR FOLLMI, age 29, height 5 ft. 4 in, complexion and hair fair, clean shaved, eyes grey, wears glasses; dress, dark jacket suit. A native of Zurich, Switzerland. Not to be apprehended outside the United Kingdom. 78.— V Division.— Concerned together with obtaining £ 5 13s. 6d, by false pretences— ERNEST MILESON, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 in, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes hazel; dress, light grey lounge suit, straw hat, wearing a large diamond ring left hand— ARTHUR W. BERESFORD, age 43, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in, com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, plausible manner; dress, dark brown lounge suit, light fancy vest, straw hat. Mileson represented himself as purchaser of a piano, and Beresford represented that he was in business in a shop at Hammersmith. Warrants issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ESSEX. 79 - Southend- on- Sea ( County). — For stealing ( bailee), 29th ult, a bay mare pony, 14 hands, aged, arched mane, white star on forehead, white near hind foot; a set of black leather harness, brass mounted, B. A. on saddle pad, and blinkers; a governess car, stained light colour, square body, new shafts, brown springs, plated wheel caps, dark cord cushions FRANCIS, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 in, complexion fair, thin face, moustache light; dress, brown tweed jacket suit, brown soft felt hat, carried a mackintosh and brown handbag. Stated he was a traveller in gas mantles. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. MONTGOMER YSHIRE. 80.— Newtown ( County).— For deserting her children— LAVINA GOODWIN, age 33, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in, complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes grey ; dress, black skirt, light blouse, blue Eton coat, brown motor cap. A native of Berriew. She- was discharged from Forden Union, 21st June last in company of a man, large wound in leg; dress! dark coat and vest, brown cord breeches. Supposed strawberry or hop picking. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, JN ewtown. PERSON IN CUSTODY. SUSSEX ( West) 81.— Worthing ( County).— Committed for trial charged with housebreaking— JOHN JAMES WAT- SON, age 30, height 5 ft. 4£ in, complexion sallow, hair and eyes dark brown, mole left lower jaw and right side of chin, a tailor. THOMAS HAYES, age- 29, height 5 ft. 7£ in, complexion ruddy, hair brown, moustache ginger, eyes blue, nose has been split, bust of woman tattooed inside right forearm, eagle with snake in beak outside forearm, lst and 2nd toes deformed; Japanese woman inside left forearm, A. E. T. and dagger piercing flesh outside left forearm, Scotch woman with kilt and sporran on left muscle, a labourer. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. APPREHENSIONS! 82 — Lincolnshire, Boston ( Bormqh).— HENRY HALES, Office No. 797- 03, Case No.' 94, 9th ult. 83-— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Sheffield ( City).— JAMES MURPHY, Office No. 581- 04, Case No. 50, 18th June, 1909. 84— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Bradford ( City). — ERNEST SCHOFIELD,, Office No. 915- 09, Case No. 41, current issue. MISSING. 85.— Since 30th December last— WILLIAM DAYIES, age 39, height 5 ft. in, complexion, sallow, hair dark brown,^ turning grey, eyes brown, clean shaved. Last heard of from Wellington, New Zealand, stating that he was sailing for London. In possession of a considerable sum of money. Information to Chief of Police, St. Heliers, Jersey. The apprehension of the undermentioned persons is sought for failing to report under the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Police Force requiring the capture is notified under the name ofthe nerson with the exception of the Metropolitan District, which is shown by the letters C. O. ( Convict Office). In all cases where a warrant has been granted, notification will follow name of Force desiring capture, n the event of the capture of persons circulated from C. O. information is to be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Convict Supervision Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. The remainder to the Chief Constable of the Police District named. Division in which known. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No, and Force Desiring Capture. AGE. HEIGHT. c. B. L, M. LICENCE- HOLDERS. ANDERSON, WM, alias WM. JACKSON and WM. HAWKINS. 12L5- 09. C. O. BROWN ROBERT, alias ROBERT BEN JAMIN BROWN. 119- 02. C. O. BUTLER, SUSAN, alias MARY PER GUSON, SUSAN WILLIS, BUCKLEY, SEAMAN, ROBINSON, ROBKRl^ ON and SEYMOUR, and SUSANNAH ROBERTSON. 407- 96. C. O. 36 53 70 5 3 5 7 4 6 HAIR. : EYES. fresh It brn hazel REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. fresh grey ( nrly bald) sallow grey blue hazel Scar rt temple and centre of forehead Central Criminal Court, 12th September, 1905, 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 16th June, iy09. f 440. Central Criminal Court, 27th April, 1903, 5 years penal servitude for receiving. Liberated on 2nd licence, lst May, 1909, which expires 22nd August, 1909. L U d 156. South London Sessions, 22nd August, 1906, 4 years penal servitude and 2 years supervision for larceny. Licensed lst May, 1909. g 15. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 1909. o Apprehension of persons sought for failing to report under the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Act— conti nued. Division in which known. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No. and Force Desiring Capture. AGS. HEIGHT. COM. HAIR. EYES REMARIJS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. G. T. K. H/ J. H, Y. C. W. R. S. S, Y. D, H, K, L. T, X. F, X. LICENCE- HOLDERS— contd. DARRELL, RICHARD, alias RICHARD BROWN, RICHARD CASSON, RICHD. DURRELL, and CLAUDE DARRELL. 1817- 02. C. O. DURANT, LUKE LOCKE, alias LUKE REO JAMES DURANT, JOHN LOCKE, and EDWARD GRAY. 1637- 03. C. O. HALEY, MATTHEW. 147- 08. CO. JARVIS, HARRY, alias HARRY JAMES, 1343- 05. C. O. Warrant issued. JONES, JOHN, alias CHARLES WOOD. JOHN WESTON and JOHN SPENCER, and CHARLES COOKE. 2312- 02. C. O. MORRIS, ALBERT. 1096- 09. C. O. ROBERTS, HARRY, alias ARNOLD ROBERTS, and HARRY CROWSON. 1171- 09. C. O. SHIMMELS, HARRY. 1232- 01. C. O. STEWART, ROBERT EDWIN, alias RO BERT EDW1N WILLIAM STEVENS. 1131- 06. C. O. STRATTON, THOMAS. 304- 05. C. O. BELCHER, ARTHUR, alias BECKETT and WHITMAN. 1002- 05. Aylesbury ( County). To be dealtwith where found. BLAYMtRE, GILBERT, alias JOHN BURTON, GILBERT HALL, ARTHUR WILSON and GILBERT BLAYMIRES 1013- 98. Dewsbury ( Borough). To be dealt with where found. DAV1ES, DAVID, alias DANIEL DA VIES, WM. HALL and WALTER EVANS. 1625- 02. Crewe. ( County). GARNER, GEORGE, alias GEORGE STEPHENSON, GEO. CURRY, GEO. RUTHERFORD and GEO. HENRY GARNER. 2879 - 97. Wakefield ( County). To be dealt with where found. JONES, JOHN alias JOHN McFADYEN, JOHN MURRAY and JAMES GRAY. 1636- 04. Middlesbrough ( Borough) KNIGHT, GEORGE, alias GEORGE DODDS. 1883- 02. Sunderland ( Borough). To be dealt with where found. NERO, LAONA, alias DONALD PUEVEANA, STEPHO DUEVEANA and WM. and THOS. TAYLOR. 1025- 06. Coekermouth ( County). To be dealt with where found. WEST, GEORGE, alias HARRY BAI- GENT, HARRY STONES and GEO KING. 1058- 03. Steyning ( County). SUPERVISEES. DEED, WILLIAM, alias WILLIAM KEARNS, WILLIAM DEE and WILLIAM DEEDS. 2604- 01. C. O. HAWES, CHARLES, alias THOMAS SCOTT and HENRY JOHNSON. 559- 07. C. O. To be dealt, with where found. PEARSON, WM., alias FREDERICK BROWNLOW, FREDK. JAS. WILSON and WM. BROWNLOW. 167- 04. C. O BISHOP. CHARLES, alias CIIAS. JOHN BRIDLE BISHOP. 1048- 09. Durslej ( County). To be dealt with where found CLEAVER, JOSEPH, alias JO- EPB CLEAVERS. 2383- 02. Peterborougt ( City). To be dealt witli where found. MIDDLETON, ARTHUR. 1039- 02 Chesterfield ( County). Warrant issued. O'BLEARNEY, PATRICK, alias PATRICE MURPHY, MICHAEL O'BLARNEY and OLIVER YOUNG. 1275- 08. Card. fi ( City). Warrant issued. 38 36 37 29 65 57 31 30 26 42 29 40 67 32 34 46 38 47 32 51 31 26 48 42 23 5 1 5 9 5 4 5 1 5 4 5 5 5 11 5 8 5 9 5 7 5 7 5 <? 5 6 5 6 5 5 5 10 5 3 5 3 5 0 5 5 5 8 5 7 5 3 5 7 5 7 sallow fresh dark fresh fresh pale iresh fresh Fresh fresh fresh fresh fresh fresh fair fresh fresh fresh fresh sallow fresh fresh fresh fresh pale dk brn brn ( trng grey thin top) dk brn dk brn grey ( p « y bald) urn It brn dk brn It brn dk brn ( thin) slack brn grey ( bald top) dk brn brn It brn black ( thin top) grey ( thin top) dk brn ( ptly bald) grey brown It brn brn dk brr brn brn grey grey brn hazel hazel blue hazel grey ) lue blue grey grey blue hazel blue blue blue brown hazel grey hazel blue brn grey blue Tumour rt neck Man and anchor It forearm Bracelet and sailor's head rt, bracelet and female's head It wrist Scar It cheek Scar It of forehead H. S. It forearm Red birthmark rt forearm Woman, & c., each arm Scar corner rt eye Blue scar rt temple Scar on nose and It of forehead man It forearm Rt elbow deformed, 3 dots web It thumb It ear deformed Heart and dagger rt forearm Woman's head rt forearm Scar each temple Dagger It forearm Scar over It eye Scar each eyebrow,, mole It cheek " BRIDGET FOR EVER," & e., rt " GOOD LUCK," & e„ It forearm North London Sessions, 24th April, 1906, 3 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for larceny. Licensed 28th April, 1909, which expires 22nd April, 1910. Z d g 117. Central Criminal Court, 2nd April, 1906, 4 years penal servitude for false pretences. Licensed 22nd April, 1909. g 198. Central Criminal Court; 9th January, 1893, 20 years penal servitude for wounding Licensed 4tli February, 1908. T 52. Middlesex Sessions, 1st August, 1902, 4 years penal servitude and 3 years supervision for larceny ( person). Licensed 16th August, 1905. c 486. North London Sessions, 12th June, 1906, 3 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for attempted shopbreaking. Licensed 11th May 1909, which expires 21st April, 1910. T V d g I85! Central Criminal Court, 24th July, 1905, 5 years penal servitude tor false pretences. Licensed' 7th June 1909. f 323. ' Kingston Quarter Sessions, 1st January, 1907, 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 9th June 1909. h 42. Leeds Assizes, 5tli December, 1906, 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 27th May, 1909 g 620. Preston Sessions, 20th February, 1907, 3 years penal servitude for warehouse breaking. Licensed 9th June, 1909. h 92. Middlesex Sessions, 23rd February, 1907, 3 years penal servitude and 3 years supervision for larceny Licensed 25th May, 1909. li 231. Bucks Assizes, 2nd February, 1907, 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 19th June, 1909 h 55. Lincoln Quarter Sessions, 21st. October, 1904, 5 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licensed 7th September, 1908. e 436. Knuteford Quarter Seasons, 13th October, 1902, 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Liberated on 3rd licence 2nd July, 1909, which expires 2nd October, 1909. X DN e 889. West Riding Sessions, Sheffield, 4th January, 1907, 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 17th April, 1909. h 8. Durham Quarter Sessions, 15th October, 1906, 3 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licensed 12th June, 1909. g 482. Durham Sessions, 6th April, 1903, 7 years penal servitude for warehouse breaking and shopbreaking. Licensed 30th June, 1908. U Z d 97. Lincoln Assizes, 22nd November, 1894, 15 years penal servitude for rape. Liberated on 2nd licence 30th March, 19J9, which expires 21st November, 1909. U 500. Winchester Assizes, 20th November, 1906, 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 20th February, 1909. T b g 390. Central Criminal Court, lltli January, 1904, 5 years penal seryitude and 3 years supervision for bur- glary. Licensed 22nd E ebruary, 1908. X e 486. Middlesex Sessions, 8tli April, 1903, 4 years penal servitude and 3 years supervision for horse- stealing. Licensed 6th April, 1907. d. 170 North London Sessions, 20t, h March, 1906, 3 years penal servitude and 2 years supervision for con- spiracy and fraud. Licensed 4 Ju'y, 1908. g 179. Gloucester County Quarter Sessions, 7th April, 1909, 2 months hard labour, and 1 year supervision for larceny. Liberated 28th May, 1909. 1085. Lincoln City Sessions, 24th October, 1908, 9 months hard labour and 2 years supervision for larceny. Liberated 9th June, 1909. 2148. Derby County Quarter Sessions, 16th October, 1907, 12 months hard labour and 2 years supervision for larceny. Liberated 21st September, 1308. 871. Gloucester County Quarter Sessions, 6th January, 1909, 6 months hard labour and 1 year supervision for fowl stealing. Liberated 5th June, 1909. 805. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, lor the week ending July 31st, 1909, with the result, & c. Division concerned. Office No. NAME. Sentence. Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- oonvicted in Name of S. 2826— OOHARTNEY, HENRY 14 days h. l. E. 268— 99 0' LEARY, JOHN 5 years p. s. Y. 189— 04 ROUTON, JOHN 12 months h. l. H. 1734— O6 TREVILLION, JAMES 3 months h. l. K' D, H, K. 811— 09 TURNER, GEORGE 6 months h. l. G. 1699— 07WHITAKER, RICHARD 1 month h. l. RYDER X. 3186— 99 WILLIAMS, MARY ANN 3 months h. l. 24th July, Barnet P. Sess. 1st July, Burnley Qr. Sess. 27th July, Clerkenwell P. Ct. 22nd July, Mansion House P. Ct. 22nd July, " W. Ham P. Ct. 28th July, West London P. Ct. 24th May, Woolwich P. Ct. Loitering Shopbreaking P. of C. Act Frequenting P. of C. Act Drunk and assaulting police Larceny Name and Division of Officer. Same Name Same Name WM. STRONG WALTER CONNELLY 3EORGE SKINNER Same Name ANNIE POPE P. C. Rasey, 765 S, and P. S. Wilson, C. I. D., S. P. C. Townsend, 692 N., and P. S. Powell, C. I. D., Y. » P. C. Keeble, 582 K, and P. S. Hutton, C. I. D., K. P. C. White, 553 X. P. C. Checksfield, 462 R., and P. O. Goddard, C. I. D., R. LONDON : PRINTED FOR HIS MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE BY HARRISON AND SONS, ST. MARTIN'S LANE, W, 0„ PRINTERS IN ORDINARY TO HIS MAJESTY.