POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 1909. VOL. XXVI., No. 2674. 4. 6. 1. AU communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and IH^ S^ ST relating to ihem, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OP THE POLICE GAZETTE NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. ASW 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue another force TE' V the* are su$ cienf t° enable action to be taken upon them by 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. 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 slated 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 ^. t a cost of per photograph or sketch, unless the article is large or unusually intricate, when the charge will be higher. A remittance of 6 s. should be made in the first instance for cost of engraving sketches. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed 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, citu, i r borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto RJE3 Cr" CJL A. TIOHT S, & LL com m umn. n± i n n <• « a ^ ™ , „.„<,. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and "/ « « • a-? practicable they are alphabetically arranged by counties J. I he 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 Jor insertion in th^ iext 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. 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. AIL 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. 13 14 METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1— Criminal Investigation Department.~ For stealing-, 3rd inst, .£ 500 in gold, and other sums, the money of His Majesty's Admiralty— EDWARD HAVES, Staff- Paymaster, R. N., late of H. M. S." 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Has stayed at hotels in the names of EDWARD LEE and THOMAS LORRIMER, and has with him the following luggage:— A black canvas cabin trunk, brown leather corners, lock broken and covered with brown leather flap; also a brown leather portmanteau, 33 ms. by 14 ins. by 15 ins., which may contain some of the stolen money. , Invarilbly drinks brandy and soda, and may be ^^^/^ r^ lvmoith good class hotels, staying in an assumed name. Absconded from Plymouth 3fnLmaSrTontbeSSfoerdwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. 317 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1909. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 2.— C Division.— For obtaining by false pretences, 1 green cabin trunk, brown leather corners; 1 pair brown shoes, No. 955471; 1 pair black enamelled boots, No. 046721, " Peal & Co." stamped thereon.— G. R. SCOTT, alias T. F. LANE, a, ge 50 to 55, height 6 ft., heavy build, complexion florid, hair dark ( turning grey), eyes grey, affable manner, well spoken; dress, brown striped lounge suit, black bowler hat, brown shoes. Warrant issued. I ! 3.— 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. 4.— C Division.— For obtaining by false pretences 5 lady's 18- ct. half hoop diamond rings, 4 set 5 diamonds, 1 set double row 10 or 12 stones— Licence holder WILLIAM ANDERSON, alias JACKSON and HAWKINS, Office No. 1215- 09 ( Tabular Form 6th inst.), age 36, height 5 ft. 2£ in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes hazel, scars back of neck and each forearm, flat feet; dress, dark grey suit, white straw hat. A native of Surrey. He obtained the above- mentioned articles by falsely representing that he was employed by a pawnbroker. Very talkative. Warrant issued. 5.— T Division*— For stealing ( bailee) £ 31 7s.— JOSEPH GORDON, age 52, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache grey, eyes brown, military appearance, a musician; dress, dark jacket and vest, dark grey trousers, black hard felt hat or grey tweed cap. A native of Canterbury, Kent. Warrant issued. 6.— 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, jiiausi Die 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. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANGLESEY. 7.— Menai Bridge ( County).— For larceny ( bailee)— ROBERT THOMAS, alias BOB KONG, age 57, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache dark ( turning grey), eyes dark, walks very lame, shabbily dressed. A native of Beaumaris, Anglesey. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Jones, Menai Bridge, or Sergt. Thomas, Beaumaris. DERBYSHIRE. 8.— Renishaw ( County).— For stealing, 6th inst., at Dore, a Raleigh bicycle, Eadie hub, No. 200788 on frame under saddle, silver plated handle- bars, 26 in. wheels, 22 in. frame, Palmer tyres, front rim brake, No. 601588 thereon, back pedalling brake, weight about 27 lbs., nearly new, tool bag ( fastened to machine with new strap), silver plated oil lamp, cape attached.— WILLIAM LEE, age about 33, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., rather stiff build, complexion fair, hair brown, moustache light curly, smart appear- ance ; dress, brown coat, vest and trousers, cap, white muffler, very old boots. A labourer. Supposed a native of Sheffield. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Andrew, Renishaw, near Chesterfield. a mackintosh and brown handbag. Stated he was a traveller in gas mantles. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. ESSEX. 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 KENT. 12.— Maidstone ( Borough).— For stealing, 6th inst., by shopbreaking, a 9- ct. gold Swiss lever watch, No. 25012; 1 gold filled English lever watch, No. 119879 ; 1 do. Walt ham TIO^- NQ. 11702042 ; 12 lady's 9- ct. gold Swiss watches, Nos. 106674, 117164, 117161, 306666T~ 221153, 16W1, 348743, 28749^- 67- 322^ 77431, 91382, 105016 r 17 lady's silver watches, the Nos. of 12 41601, 166232, 16787, 507499, 16253, 21139, 18740, 16594, 158927, 8235, 117471, 122052 , 2 silver enamelled watches; 1 oxydized wristlet watch with strap attached, No. 141818; 1 oxydized wristlet watch with strap attached; 4 lady's oxydized keyless watches ; 8 assorted curb and fancy chain bracelets ; 2 flat engraved bracelets ( 1 narrow and 1 medium width); 7 lady's 9- ct. short gold alberts; about 30 9- ct. cheap gold dress rings, set assorted stones; 44 gold cased wedding rings— A MAN, age 30 to 35, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light; dress, dark jacket and trousers, light plaid vest, light coloured tie, white straw hat, black band. Identical with man Case No. 18, 6th inst. Information to the Chief Constable, Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 13.— Skerton ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— Licence- holder JOHN SMITH, alias TAYLOR, WILLIAMS, and WILSON, Office No. 414- 09, Case Nos. 24, 4th June, and 21, 6th August, 1909, age 29, height 6 ft. lj in., com- plexion sallow, hair light brown, eyes dark brown, clean shaven, scar bridge of nose, 2 men boxing, clasped hands, heart, Japanese woman with fan, and bust of man left forearm ; dress, grey mixture over- coat, blue serge trousers, yellow boots ( narrow toes, cracked across instep), greenish colour cap. A native of Huddersfield. He obtains money by calling upon persons who have friends abroad, represents that he has just come from the same place and knows them well, and that he is in temporary need of assistance to obtain his luggage which he has to leave at a neighbouring railway station owing to being charged excess fare, which he could not then pay. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barnett, Skerton. 14.— Manchester ( City).— For incurring a certain liability to the amount of £ 273 16s. 8d., with intent to defraud— ARTHUR FIELD, age 30 to 33, height 5 ft. 3£ in., slight build, complexion dark, rather thin features, hair very dark, slight moustache waxed at ends, eyes dark, Jewish nose, pointed chin ; dress, light grey suit and straw hat. For about 8 months Field has been the occupier of a warehouse in this city as a dealer in soft goods, and after in- spiring confidence by paying small accounts, has obtained considerable quantities of goods ( grey cloth, & c.), and disappeared a few days ago— Accompanied by A WOMAN, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight HEREFORDSHIRE. 10.— Hereford ( City).— For stealing from her lodgings, 2nd inst., a set of underclothing, white long cloth, trimmed embroidery; 1 black and white striped petticoat; 1 long sleeve Spencer; 1 cream- coloured tucked nun's veiling blouse; 1 brown dust cloak; a number of handkerchiefs ; 1 lady's brown mackintosh coat; and£ 2 12s.— ADDIS ROBERTS, alias LYDIA ABIGAIL ROBERTS, age 23, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes grey; dress, black skirt ( short), greenish striped blouse, burnt colour straw French sailor hat, and the stolen mackin- tosh coat. A dressmaker. Native of Smethwick, Staffs. Sentenced to 2 months' hard labour at Bir- mingham Petty Sessions, 27th September, 1905, for obtaining 2s. by fraud ; 1 day at Aston Petty Sessions, 27th November, 1905, for stealing a blouse, & c. ; 4 months hard labour at Worcester County Sessions, 2nd April, 1906, for obtaining goods by false pre- tences; and bound over, 8th February, 1908, at Worcester City Assizes for stealing a money- box, & c. Information to the Chief Constable, Hereford. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 11.— Stanground ( County).— For stealing, 7th inst., at Old Fletton, a Waltham lever watch : 1 silver chain, curb pattern, fancy silver medal attached; and 10s.— A MAN, age 34, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., heavy brown moustache, a lump, almost like a cherry, right upper lip, slight impediment in speech, splay feet; dress, greenish colour striped trousers and vest, grey jacket, light cap, brown boots. A painter. May be found tramping the country for work. Information to Supt. Wilson, Stanground, Peter- borough. build, dark complexion and long face, hair very dark eyes large dark, Jewish nose. " Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. lb.— Warrington ( Borough).— For stealing £ 80 and other sums— THOMAS WHITESIDE BARBER, age 40 to 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in. rather broad face, hair short ( iron grey), may be wearing a wig, clean shaved, small eyes ( shifty) wearing clerical attire or dark Oxford knicker suit! A clerk in Holy Orders. In possession of several Bank of England notes, including one for £ 50. Accompanied by A WOMAN, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., full face, hair light brown, full promi- nent eyes ; dress, grey or fawn- coloured dress, dark velvet cuffs to coat. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Warrington. LINCOLNSHIRE. 16— Gainsborough ( County).— For stealing a lady's rush dress basket, containing 2 youths' black serge suits ( nearly new), each jacket has a vent at back, tight fitting trousers; 3 shirts ( 1 flannelette dark green, 1 fancy blue and white stripe, 1 flannelette undershirt); 2 pairs socks ( darned); 2 caps ( 1 black, 1 green); 5 handkerchiefs ( 2 white, 3 red and white dots); 1 blue and red muffler ; 3 ties ( 2 black, 1 cream colour sporting); 1 pair black lace boots, patent toe- caps, rubber heels, size 8; 1 watch in celluloid case ( Marshall's check No. 1075 inside case); 1 silver curb chain; 1 gold pin, small stone in centre; and 6s. 6d.— A. JOHNSON, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 5 to 7 in., complexion very sunburnt, hair turning grey, moustache brown or ginger, abscess scar left- cheek, near mouth; dress, black jacket and vest, narrow white stripe ( jacket torn back right shoulder), dark grey trousers, light cap, red and black muffler,' lace boots. A boiler laggar. He engaged a man for a Birmingham firm at Lincoln, induced him to leave his clothing at the railway cloak room, obtained the ticket and absconded with the clothing. ITT • 1 W arrant issued. Information to Supt. Wilkinson, Gainsborough. MONTGOMER YSHIRE. 17.— Newtown ( County).— For deserting her children— LAVINA GOODWIN^ SY^ t^' 5 ft. J^ L- ILLI-. ' rnn- rTj ffrir 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, Newtown. NOR THA MPTONSHIRE. 18.— Kettering ( County).— For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences, 2nd inst.— H. A. PRYCE BROWNE, age about 25, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stiff build, rather full face, hair and moustache light, front teeth much discoloured and finger very much stained owing to cigarette smoking, mole ( size of a pea) front left side of neck, peculiar gait, appearance of one leg shorter than the other; dress, brown jacket suit and cap, brown boots ( nearly new), some- times wears glasses. He obtained lodgings stating he was a member of a firm of accountants whose head office is in London and branches at Luton, South- port, Wolverhampton, Preston and Chesterfield, who were going to open a branch in this district. Calls at Young Men's Christian Associations for references for rooms. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hooper, Kettering. NOTTINGHA MS HIRE. 19.— Nottingham ( City).— For false pre- tences ( several charges)— WILLIAM ROBERTS, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair dark brown ( very thick), short heavy moustache dark, teeth very dis- coloured ; dress, dark jacket and trousers, cream coloured vest with black braid, blue striped cuffs, dark cap, carries a small brown bag and overcoat, and may be in possession of a bicycle. He called on a number of people, chiefly small shopkeepers, repre- sented himself to be an insurance inspector in the employ of the Prudential Insurance Company, and induced them to part with sums of money varying from 2s. 6d. to 10s., promising them a bonus of £ 50. He gave each person a coupon filled in as follows, viz.:—" Received of ( name) the sum of 5s. for certificate of £ 50, £ 5 to be paid out on the 6th Aug., 1909, for advertisement. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Nottingham. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS IN CUSTODY. 23.— Wokingham { County).— Committed for trial at Berks Quarter Sessions for being concerned with Frederick Nestor, Office No. 2887- 01, charged BERKSHIRE. hair dark brown, eyes blue, large abscess right jaw, scar right forearm, 4 scars forehead, nose disfigured; dress, pink striped dress, short blue jacket, SURREY. • 2l.— Reigate ( Borough). — For embezzling £ 22 14s. 3d., monies of a Slate Club, between 4th January and 20th June, 1909,— JOHN WADEY, age about 34, height about 5 ft. 6 ins., slight build, complexion pale, hair brown, moustache light, pro- minent nose, of delicate appearance. A tailor, late beerhouse keeper. Has served in the C. I. V. May associate with betting men. Warrant issued. • Information to the Head Constable, Reigate. SUSSEX ( East). 28.— Battle ( County).— For obtaining a banker's cheque for £ 12 by false pretences— LOUIS SAIRS, alias ALFRED BISHOP, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, hair dark and curly, eyes light blue, short sighted ; dress, blue serge coat, vest and cap, light box cloth riding breeches and gaiters, lace boots. A groom. Native of Faversham, Kent. Likely to be found at racing stables. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Plumb, Battle. with stealing £ 18 and jewellery — KATE ELIZABETH NESTOR, alias BESSIE LESTER ( false), age 29, height 5 ft. 6} in., complexion fresfi, white broad brimmed hat, in possession of a blue ^ Information to Supt. Goddard, Wokingham. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 29.— Coole ( County).— For stealing at Rawcliffe, 24th ult., a bicycle ( recovered)— ELI CHALLENGER, age 30, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache ginger, eyes blue, third right finger missing, dressed as a labourer. A native of Rawcliffe, near Goole. May be found working on a farm in North Lincolnshire or the East Riding. Warrant issued. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued) — 29. Liverpool tt'ify).— For embezzlement— GEORGE R. CURSON, age 32, height 5 ft. 0 or build, hair ( nearly bald- in front) and brown, military appearance; dress, grey suit, bowler hat. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. SHROPSHIRE. 25.— Wellington ( County).— For leaving his wife and child chargeable to the Newport Union — JOHN HALES, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight- build, complexion dark, thin features, hair black, slight moustache ( dark), eyaa blue, small abscess mark left jaw; dress, light mixture suit, greenish colour cap, lace boots. A labourer. Warrant issued. 26.— Wellington ( County).— For embezzling £ 6 at Newport— WILLIAM ' HERBERT WAL- FORD, age 47, height 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, com- plexion ruddy, hair and moustache grey, eyes ( large) grey, walks quickly, slightly bow- legged; dress, black jacket and vest, light grey trousers, green or red tie, black bowler hat, lace boots. Has been rate collector for Newport Urban District Council and secretary of an Oddfellows' Lodge. Native of ! Tibberton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Fulcher, Wellington. FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 1909. TTTT? T^ TT ™ -. ^ . „ 1 H E POLICE GAZETTE. LANCASHIRE. 21.— Liverpool ( City).— Far 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. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. CITY OF LONDON. 20.— For stealing ( servant) £ 84 19s 7 id — FERDINAND EDGAR BANKS, age 26, height o ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes dark, clean shaven, leans backward when walking, 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. A YRSHIRE. Cumnock ( County).— In custody, charged with obtaining board and lodgings by fraud— JOHN MILLAR, alias ANDREW or ROBERT SCOTT, Scottish Criminal Register, No. 393- 08, age 20^ height 5 ft. 7\ in., complexion fresh ( long features), hair and eyes dark brown, butterfly, bust of female (" Mary " thereon) tattooed left forearm in red and blue ink, bust of female and bird right forearm; dress, new blue serge jacket suit, check tweed cap, red striped tie, dark heliotrope muffler, brown lace boots ( new), wearing a silver watch and curb pattern albert. Liberated from Ayr Prison 3rd ult. Information to the Chief Constable, Ayrshire Constabulary, Ayr. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 1901^ APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued).- 30.-— Goole ( County).— For embezzling £ 17 16s, about 31st May last— GEORGE TAYLOR, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in, slight build, complexion pale, hair and moustache light, turns one foot inwards when walking; dress, blue suit, straw hat. A furnishing company's salesman, supposed a native of London. Abscoiided 26th ult. from Hull, in possession of a bicycle, green enamelled, No. 4049. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Minty, Goole. 31- Wakefield ( City). — For stealing, 6th inst, a gold Waltham lever keyless watch, " Waltham Lever " on white dial, black numerals, gold hands, engine- turned case— JACK MILLER, age 22 or 23, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in, hair fair ( parted in centre), large blue eyes, prominent nose, clean shaven ; dress, brown mixture suit, dark grey cap, black laced boots ( square toes). He obtained lodgings, stating he was about to appear at the Opera House, Wakefield, and absconded shortly afterwards. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Wakefield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey; dress, blue uniform and nurse's bonnet. A native of Skegness. Addicted to drink. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Biggs, Stroud. BEDFORDSHIRE. 32. Bedford ( Borough).— Sentenced to 2 months hard labour, 6th inst, charged with false pretences— GEORGE WILDGOOSE, alias ALLIN- SON, age 29, height 5 ft. 9 in, complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, flesh mole right cheek. He obtains lodgings stating he is a chafi'eur, that his motor has broken down, and has been taken to a local garage for repairs. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to the Chief Constable, Bedford. OA MBRIDGESHIRE. 33.— Cambridge ( County).— Remanded till 14th inst, charged with stealing £ 8— GEORGE FRANKLIN, age 51, height 5 ft. 8 § in, stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), brown moustache, 3 warty growths behind neck, scars from abscess either side of windpipe, large scar under left ck, cheek and right side of neck, 2 scar^ i loft sLin, t dot. tattooed left forearm; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, grey trousers, straw hat, carried a drab mackin- tosh and a small brown leather bag. A native of Middlesex. GEORGE ARNOLD, alias WALTER FRANCIS APPLEBY, age 21, height 5 ft. 10 in, slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes brown, scars centre of forehead, back of neck, lst and 2nd right fingers, mole inside right muscle and on shoulder, 2 moles back left muscle, scar right shin; dress, dark suit and cap, brown leather leggings. A native of Hackney. They visited public houses, represented themselves as travellers in agricultural products, ask for change, steal money, and decamp. In possession of a list of names of several towns in Kent, Herts, and Oxon, where markets and fairs are held. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Castle Hill, Cambridge. KENT. 37 — West Mailing ( County).— Committed for trial at the next West Kent Quarter Sessions, 21st October, 1909, charged with obtaining vege- i tables, poultry, and farm produce by false pretences ( 5 cases)— WILLIAM HUDSON, alias HARDING, DAY, etc, age 41, height 5 ft. Sin, complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, anchor and 3 dots tattooed left forearm. A clerk, native of Lewisham. He answered advertisements in local papers by post- cards bearing a London address representing to be general cartage contractors in names of George Day & Son; Arthur Ellis ; John Taylor & Son ; George Harding; Richard Noakes, etc, obtained goods and asked same to be consigned to different London railway stations. Information to Supt. Ford, West Mailing. SHROPSHIRE. 38.— Bridgnorth ( County).-— Remanded till 17th inst, charged with larceny, lodgings—• CHARLES POWIS, age 31, height 5 ft. 4^ in, complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light brown, eyes brown. States he is a native of Eaton Bishop, Herefordshire, and was convicted for embezzle- ment in 1901 at Cardiff, since when he has been tramping the country. Supposed previously con- victed and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Tait, Bridgnorth. WA R WICKS HI RE. 39.— Nuneaton ( County).— Sentenced to 6 weeks hard labour, 5th inst, at Nuneaton Petty Sessions, charged with stealing 10s.— HOWARD SUNTER, age 28, height 5 ft. 0J in, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue ; dress, dark mixture suit. A native of Walsall, Staffs. 40.— Nuneaton ( County).— Remanded till 12th inst, charged with obtaining £ 2 5s. bv false pre- tences— JOHN HOWELL COLEB^— roftas— OOHN HOWELL n- nd JOHN COLES, age 28, height CA MBRIDGESHIRE. 44.- Cambridge ( Borough).— 8th inst, by shopbreaking, 7 or 8 cheap metal keyless watches ( one glass cracked, hands moved by pressing a knob on winder, others hands moved by pressing small knob at side), and £ 1 10s. Left behind a white handkerchief with border torn off; " Levy " worked on same. 7th inst, 1 " Acme" watch, maker's name " Samuel, Manchester"; " W. Walker" engraved on second case. Information to the Chief Constable, Cambridge. CHESHIRE. 45.— Macclesfield ( County).— Between 19th ult. and 3rd inst. by housebreaking at Wilmslow, 1 silver pickle fork, straight handle, engraved, hall mark on back above prongs; 1 do. pencil case, engraved, loose ends, flat; 2 do. fruit knives, pearl handles, 1 curved, the other straight, in morocco cases, lined green plush; 1 do. jam spoon, curved handle, engraved, shell pattern bowl; 1 do. sugar sifter, do, ribbed gold, gilt bowl; 2 do. serviette rings, engraved, very heavy, stamped " Walker and Hall," flag initials " H. A. J. " on 1 and " A. M. J." on the other; 2 electro- plated souveniers, ] a cup with 3 handles, the other cauldron shape, loose handle over top, enamelled coat of arms on each, 1 Swansea, the other London; 1 Worcester ware vase, urn shape; 1 fancy brass photograph frame; 1 oxydised and brass photograph frame; 1 small Goss ware souvenir milk jug, Alderley Edge coat of arms thereon; 1 18- ct. gold pin, filigree outside circle, small diamond in centre; 1 clinical thermometer in case; 1 pin tray ( china), from duchess set, red and gold; 1 set of gold topped studs and sleeve links; 1 pin tray ( silver) oval, plain centre, filigree ends ; 1 red morocco case, with 2 divisions, containing: 1 lady's 9- ct. gold watch chain, bar pendant ( tassel), 3 fine chains ( gold block), 4 fine chains ( gold block), 3 fine chains, and swivel; 1 set 3 studs, 18- ct. gold, garnet in each, claw setting; 3 18- ct. gold studs, engraved top, 2 dress and 1 collar; 1 lady's antique gold dress ring, set 5 garnets; 1 18- ct. gold brooch, filigree centre, strengthened at back; 1 9- ct. do, oblong; 1 do. do, large pearl in centre, circle of small pearls around; 1 silver do, gold ivy leaves; 1 9- ct. gold necklace clasp ; 1 18- ct. gold dress ring, gipsy setting, 2 corals and 3 pearls; 5 ft. 8J; in, complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes blue, several small scars on forehead, several upper teeth missing, deformed chest, wart between shoulder blades; dress, greenish colour striped suit. A native of Slough. He calls upon stationers representing himself as a traveller for a large firm, and obtains money. Information to Supt. Evans, Nuneaton. ± l— Stratford- on- A mitted for trial at next Warw charged with wilful damage to lst inst.— FRANK KING, age slight build, complexion sallow, ( turning grey), eyes hazel, scar tattooed right forearm, dot left Information to Supt. Cusack, VOn( County).— Com- ick Quarter Sessions, 2 plate glass windows, 62, height 5 ft. 3| in, long face, hair brown left side of face, cross forearm. Stratford- on- Avon. CA RNA R VONSHIRE. 34.— Bangor ( County).— Remanded till 17th inst, charged with forgery and false pretences— HARRY WILLIAMS, alias EDWARDS, PARRY, DUTTON, THOMAS, & c, age 34, height 5 ft. 0£ in, complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes hazel. A clerk. Native of Bangor. Has been tramping the country for the last 3 or 4 years forging and uttering letters, telegrams, & c, and obtaining money by false pre- tences. ( Case No. 9, 27th November, 1908.) Sup- posed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Guest, Bangor. ESSEX. .35.- Dunmow ( County).— Remanded till 18th inst., charged with stealing 13 gun cartridges— ROBERT GRANGE TODD, age 24, height 5 ft. 8 in, slight build, complexion pale, long thin face, hair very dark brown, eyes brown, T. I. and crossed flags tattooed right wrist, I love Nell Apaff, clasped hands and true love over flags left forearm, scar left shoulder ; dress, dark tweed jacket and vest, brown cord breeches and gaiters, light cap. A labourer. Has resided at Canning Town, London. Information to Supt. Scott, Dunmow. WILTSHIRE. 42.— Marlborough ( County). — Sentenced, 9th inst, to 1 month's hard labour for stealing, 6th inst, 3 razors and 12s. ( recovered)— GEORGE WILFRED BARBER, alias BOWKER, age 32, height 5 ft. Of in, complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, bow- legged; dress, navy blue suit, dark blue or black cap, white canvas boots. A native of Wolverhampton. This man was employed with roundabouts, & c, and may be wanted for similar offences elsewhere. Came from Maidenhead, Reading, I & c. Information to Supt. Mackie, Marlborough. _ 3 lady's dress ornaments. '^ cb '' t^ llinni- brooch pm attaBTEcf; 1 lady s 9- ct. gold keeper ring; 1 do. knot ring; 2 cut steel dress shoe buckles; 1 sardine fort, with long silver handle and four electro- plated prongs. Information to Supt. Hoole, Macclesfield. ESSEX. 46.— Thorpe ( County).— lst inst, at Frinton- on- Sea. A nearly new roadster bicycle, 24- in. frame, raised handle- bars, back and front roller brakes, Palmer roadster tyres, Sturmey- Archer three- speed gear with handle- bar control, plated rims, enamelled centres, patent mud- guards fixed with one bolt only, Brooks' saddle, enamelled black and lined either red and gold, or red and green, No. 44168 stamped oil bottom bracket, transfer " The Reliable," Ratcliffe Bros, Frinton- on- Sea, on back mud- guard. Information to Supt. Cowell, Thorpe, GLOUCES TERSHIRE. 17.- Cheltenham ( County).— 7th inst. I ' a " Challenge " bicycle, transfer on head, 22- in. frame, flat handle- bars, plated rims, 2 brakes, front rim brake, Bowden back do, free wheel, bell, thumb piece broken off, 2 mudguards, enamelled black, lamp and plated pump. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. PROPERTY STOLEN. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 36.— Stroud ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for stealing several articles of jewellery, wearing apparel, bed linen, & c. — EDITH ELEANOR WYLES, age 37, height 5 ft. BERKSHIRE. 43.— Reading ( Borough).— 31st ult., a " Victa " bicycle, 24- in. frame, 28- in. wheels, aluminium rims, frame enamelled black, lined red and gold, slightly raised handle- bars, B. S. A. fittings throughout, 3- speed Sturmey- Archer tri- coaster gear, lever fixed to right handle- bar, transfer on head " Yicta " lion in red and black. 30th ult, an " Eclipse " bicycle, enamelled green, usual parts plated, Dunlop tyres ( new), flat handle- bars ( curved), coaster hub back wheel, front rim brake, rat- trap pedals, " Gale " transfer on head and mud- guard, No. 1440 stamped on head. Information to the Chief Constable, Reading. HAMPSHIRE. 48 - Southampton ( Borough).— 2nd inst, by housebreaking, 1 small chamois leather purse, gold mounted, containing £ 20 gold and £ 5 Bank of England note; 1 single- case English lever watch ( gold), No. 22155 on case, and 8898 on works, makers " French, Royal Exchange, London "; 1 gold albert, curb and oblong links alternately; 1 do. pencil case, " J. Robinson" engraved thereon; 1 do. oval locket, case raised and engraved; 1 set gold studs in leather case, carbuncles, comprised as follows : 3 cir cular studs, 1 set oval links, 1 centre circular stud worked gold borders; 1 gold ring, set human hair, under glass, inscription inside ; 1 do. pin, set small ruby; 1 small/ gold watch key ; 1 silver cigarette case, engraved " P. R. R." on left hand corner; 1 gold pin and stud combined, set cluster of diamonds, pearl in centre; 1 silver English lever watch, No. 8848, makers " Thomas Clapham, 13, Strand, London." Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 1909. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOLEN { continued).— KENT. 49. — Sandwich ( County). — 4th inst., by housebreaking at Guston, 1 lady's small silver watch, chased back ; 1 do. chain, made of two anna pieces • 2 do. brooches— one represents a thistle, the other made of Burmese coin, about the size of a shilling • 1 blue ruby; 4 sapphires; 1 Burmese stone, all uncut, about the size of a cherry stone; 1 gold stone brooch' mounted silver, oval, If in. by in.; and about 5s. Information to Supt. Stone, Sandwich. OXFORD. 50 — Oxford ( County).—' 7th inst., at Rose Hill, Cowley, a Rudge Whitworth bicycle, 26- in. frame, Rudge tyre on front wheel, roller brakes, back one broken, chain and back mud- guard loose, recently enamelled black, tool bag and bell attached, No 372868. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Oxford. 51 — WatHngton ( County).— 6th inst., by burglary at Aston Rowant, 3 small old silver salt cellars, 3 legs chased, " Made year 1809" stamped thereon ; 10 packets Woodbine cigarettes— supposed by THREE MEN on tramp, very slim build ; dressed, dark greasy clothes. Point of small pen- knife broken and left on window ledge, where entrance was effected. Information to Supt. Hope, Watlington. STAFFORDSHIRE. 52— Longton ( County).— 9th inst., at Norton Canes, 1 gent's bicycle, 2 speed gear, B. S. A. fittings, 26 in. frame, Palmer tyres, black enamelled, usual parts plated, rubber pedals, speed gear on right handle- bar, roller brakes, transfer " The Rose by Buckley, Cannock," on head, " J. B. Cockayne, Agent," on back mud- guard, leather tool bag containing B. S. A. tools. Information to Supt. Oakden, Longton. SUFFOLK. 53.— Clare ( County).— Between 25th and 31st ult., 1 French carriage clock, about 5-| in. high, in o- laaa orilf orlo- fta. eiffht dav moyement. handle r. r> top, enclosed in a red cover with loop on top. — Supposed by A MAN, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 Jn-, hair and moustache dark; dress, darrir cyclirig suit, straw hat, clerical collar « rtd black cravat. Clerical appearance. AVas riding a bicycle, red star on front upright, brown canvas bag attached. Information to Supt. Bardwell, Clare. SURREY. 54.— Ghertsey ( County).— 31st ult., at Brook- lands Track, Weybridge, 1 tourist's Trophy Triumph motor bicycle, h. p. ( magneto- ignition engine No. 5951). No. on frame 140225, aluminium tank with green sides, 26 in. by 2-|- in. wheels, wired- on Dunlop tyres, racing handle- bars, Brooks' saddle, inverted lever brakes ( Bowden) and back pedalling brake, both sides of carburettor has been cut away. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( East). 55.— Lewes ( County).— 6th inst., 1 lady's gold open face geneva watch, No. 22352, initials C. H. D. engraved on back; 1 lady's long gold chain, seal attached, monogram A. D. C. thereon ; 1 gold locket, containing hair, Y. W. C. A. badge attached; 1 lady's gold heart- shaped sapphire ring; 1 gold ring set large carbuncles; 1 small brooch, set very small pearls ; 1 Mavabo dish, Sheffield plate, oblong, fluted edge, plain centre, about 8 in. by 4 in. Information to Supt. Vine, Lewes. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 56.— Hull ( City).— 21st ult., by housebreaking, 1 silver Waltham lever watch, No. 6611443, initials J. F. R. on back of outer case; 1 gold signet ring, R thereon; 1 lady's 9- ct. gold bracelet, twisted pattern one side, the other plain, set 3 diamonds and 2 rubies; 1 lady's 9- ct. gold curb ring; 1 do. 18- ct. gold engagement ring, set 3 diamonds. 5th inst., by housebreaking, 1 gold oval medal, inscribed " To C. H. Robertson from the A. F. C., 1890"; 1 gold pin, set 1 ruby; 1 gold brooch, curb pattern, 2 hearts joined together thereon, set small pearl in centre of each heart; 1 lady's gold ring, set 3 sapphires and 3 diamonds, " From C. H. R. to H. C. McD., 1894," inscribed inside; 1 9- ct. gold curb bracelet, padlock attached, may have " H. C. R. thereon; 1 lady's long gold guard, small fancy link pattern. < th June last, 1 silver English lever watch, 320345. 5th June last, 1 lady's silver geneva watch, 91399. lst April last, 1 silver Verge, 592, loose cases; 1 silver Express lever, 285 on works. 298564 MarCh kSt' 1 kdy' 8 g° ld g6neVa watch> 22nd ult., 1 lady's English geneva watch, 99315. lst inst., 6 silver tea- spoons, " Apostle" pattern. 6th inst., 1 lady's small 18- ct. gold single stone ( large) diamond ring, gipsy setting, " Arthur, 24th June 1904, and " Semper Fidelis," inscribed inside. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 57-— Middlesbrough ( Borough).— 7th inst. by housebreaking, 1 lady's long gold guard, small link pattern; 1 lady's gold cluster ring, set 7 diamonds and 1 ruby in centre; 1 gold buckle ring, engraved ; 1 18- ct. gold bar brooch, heart in centre, about 2 in. long, repaired at back; 1 silver brooch, " Hilda" thereon; 1 pair trousers, dark brown with green and white stripes ; 1 blue and white striped Oxford shirt, machine made. 7th inst. by housebreaking, 1 gold curb bracelet, medium links, padlock attached; 1 lady's 18- ct. gold ring, set 1 diamond, gipsy setting; 1 lady's silver watch, blue and red enamelled, flowered back, white dial; 1 old- fashioned silver chain, gilded; 1 gold charm, heart shape; 1 pair blue serge trousers and vest; 1 pair glace kid button boots, size 8, well worn. Information to the Chief Constable, Middlesbrough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 58.—, Sheffield ( City).— 2nd or 3rd inst., by burglary, 1 lady's 18- ct. gold ring, set 7 diamonds; 1 do., set 4 diamonds; 1 9- ct. gold chain bracelet, locket attached, initials " M. C. H," centre of locket; 1 do. turquoise bracelet; 1 do. chain bracelet, gold charms attached; 1 do. bracelet, set various stones; 1 do. long guard, locket attached; 1 do. chain, diamond locket attached; 1 pair 9- ct. gold earrings, shape of a bottle; 1 do. earrings; ' 1 15- ct. gold safety- pin brooch, set 1 turquoise; 1 pair box- calf lace boots, size 8, toe- caps; 1 pair glace kid lace boots ; 1 fawn- coloured mackintosh. 4th inst.. 1 J. ( T. Graves Express lever watch, nice dial, black numerals, " gold pointoro, TSTo. 9Q6 inside outer case; 1 silver cnrh_ alb< » ' t, silver medal with gold plated shield in centre attached. 8th or 9th inst., by burglary, 1 lady's silver keyless watch, No. 127129, fancy dial. Information to the Chief Constable, Sheffield. 59.— Wakefield ( City).— 7th inst., a black tin cash box, 10 in. by 4 in., gilt lines, containing £ 8 gold and £ 17 silver, a post office savings bank book, and Yorkshire Penny Bank book. Information to the Chief Constable, Wakefield. PROPERTY FOUND IN P0S= SESSION OF A PRISONER. CITY OF LONDON. 60.— Found in possession of JOSEPH LOUIS MITCHELL, Sackville Street, Reading, committed for trial at Central Criminal Court, 7th prox., for receiving 12 German silver fruit spoons, twisted handles, baby's face on each side of handle, No. 800 on back; 6 do. dessert spoons, chased handles, E. D. Hamburg, No. 800 on back; 2 do. soup ladles, marked do.; 2 do. fruit servers, marked do.; 2 sets do. salad servers, chased; 1 set do. fish servers, Stahl and No. 800 on back; 1 German silver fruit ladle, twisted handle; 2 do. butter silver knives, engraved No. 800 on back; 1 do. bread knife, engraved do.; 1 do. pickle fork, engraved do.; 1 do. asparagus tongs, engraved do.; 1 bone and German silver handle salad server ; 1 German silver cheese scoop, engraved; 1 do. egg cutter, repre- senting a cockerel; 1 do. nut pick; 2 do. wine stoppers, No. 800 thereon; 1 do. match box, enamelled on sides, mauve colour; 2 ivory card counters, silver mounts; 1 plated match box, I. L. M. engraved thereon; 3 dark green lady's purses beaver calf skin, gold plated mounts; 6 silver and white enamel dress buttons, violets painted on front; 6 do., sunflowers painted on front; 6 do., carnation painted on front; 6 do., rose painted on front; 1 gold miniature stud watch; 14 foreign notes; and a number of silver, white metal, and copper foreign coins. Supposed proceeds of burglary and house- 1,1 Information to Supt. Ottaway, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. ANIMALS LOST or STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT Division.— 6th inst., a mottled grey gelding, 9 years, 15 hands, half shoes on fore, no bind shoes, recently blistered on forelegs, medium mane and tail, very fat. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 62.- !•— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office. — FRANK WILLIAMS, Office No. 763- 03, Tabular Form, 2nd ult., and remanded at Lambeth Police Court for burglary, as Arthur Gregory. 6 5 Metropolitan Police District, A Division.— PHILLIP CAMPBELL, Case No. 2, 15th May, 1908. 64.— Metropolitan Police District, S Division.— LEIGH ONSLOW, Case No. 92, 30th ult. < oo — Berkshire, Wokingham ( County). — WILLIAM LINCOLN, Case No 3, 30th October, 1908. 66.— C arnarvonshire, Bangor ( County). — HARRY WILLIAMS, Case No 9, 27th November, 1908, and remanded. 67 — Cheshire, Nantwich ( County).— CHARLES WILLIAM THOMAS, Case No. 18, 14th August, 1908. 68.— Flintshire, Holywell ( County).— ELIZABETH PARRY; Case No. 11, 30th ult. 69 — Lancashire, St. Helens ( Borough). — ALBERT EDWARD ROWLANDS, alias DIXON and JACKSON, Case No. 42, 24th January, 1908. 70— Pembrokeshire, Haverford- west Castle ( County). — WILLIAM ELI PRIOR, Case No. 29, 6th inst. 71 Yorkshire ( East Riding), Hull ( City).— GEORGE WILLIAMS alias GEORGE WILLIAM WARD, Case No. 46, 24th December, 1908. 72.— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Sheffield ( City).— ALBERT PALMER, Case Ku. or, OOLII ult. ——— 73— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Sheffield ( City).— JOSEPH GREY, Case No. 57, 14th May last. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 74.— Tredegar ( County).— For failing to report - Licence- holder WILLIAM SMITH, alias HEN- DERSON, Office No. 2553- 02, age 27, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar left cheek, " I. L. B. H." and flower left forearm; dress, new suit. A native of London. Sentenced at Middlesex Sessions, 21st February, 1903, to 8 years penal servitude and 3 years supervision for burglary. Licensed 7th June, 1909, d. 168. His mother resides at 2, Ealing Cottages, St. Mary's Road, South Ealing, Middlesex. May be dealt with where found. Information to Supt. Saunders, Tredegar. SOMERSETSHIRE. 75.— Bath ( City).— For obtaining money by false pretences— ARTHUR B. COLES ( supposed false), age about 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair and moustache dark; dress, dark suit ( double- breasted vest), plaid tie, bowler hat, lace boots, wearing a gold ring left little finger, in possession of a brown and black leather bag. He solicited orders for men's clothing, stating that he was a canvasser for the Yorkshire Manufacturing Credit Clothing Company, Bradford, and had cards in his possession bearing this name. Supposed to have recently visited Kidderminster, Bristol, and Gloucester. Lodged here from 25th to 29th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bath. 5 TAFFORDSHIRE. 76 — Leek ( County).— For obtaining 5s. by false pretences, 5th inst.— CHARLES ARTHUR HALL, alias JAMES T. MURRAY, age 37 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh ( sunburnt), hair brown, slouching gait, of good appearance and address ; dress, pepper and salt coloured suit ( JSorfolk jacket, trousers baggy at knees). He obtained the money by representing himself to be a Freemason. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gilbride, Leek. 6 PERSONS IN CUSTODY. ESSEX. 77.— Southend- on- Sea ( County). — Re- manded, charged with burglary ( 5 cases)— WILLIAM HENRY C. WEST, alias GEORGE GROVES, Office No. 217- 98, age 30, height 5 ft. 6f in, com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, 2 scars on cheek, several dots left forearm. A painter. Native _ of Shrewsbury. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. PROPERTY STOLEN. KENT. 78.— Sittingbourne ( County).— 11th or 12th inst., at Tunstall, a half- moon diamond brooch, very valuable; 3 silver serviette rings ( 1 plain, " A. De W." engraved thereon; 1 chased, " E. De W." engraved thereon; 1 do. " J. De W." engraved thereon); 1 silver candlestick; 1 military hair brush, silver back; 2 silver bottle tops, from lady's dressing case, " Amy " engraved thereon ; 1 silver cup, holds about | pint, wine glass shape, " Presented by A. P. Macewan" and several names engraved thereon; some silver from the front of a mirror; 2 fancy vests ( 1 dark blue worsted ; 1 black and white silk). Information to Supt. Crowhurst, Sittingbourne. 79.— Margate ( Bwough).— 12th inst, a single stone diamond ring, claw setting, slight notch on table of ring, F. C. engraved inside. Information to the Chief Constable, Margate. LANCASHIRE. £ 100 Reward. SO — 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 Jialf- 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, ; i 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. twis' front do, 7; 3 9- ct. gold twist front bracelets t 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, 20, l aftnnunrt- bracelet, " 49 : 1 diamond eLa. w_-. set do, 32 ; 1 do, 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; l 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 Ho' 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. SOMERSETSHIRE. 81.— Bath ( City).— 10th inst, a black enamelled free- wheel bicycle, No. 1413, large carrier at back, " The Eclipse " transfer on front bar and back mud- guard also stamped on pedal cranks, rat- trap pedals, slightly dropped handle- bars, white grips, brown tips 26 - in. frame, chocolate colour rims, Brooks' saddle large Lucas lamp attached. 82 — Bath ( City).— 7th inst, a fixed wheel bicycle, 24 in. frame, " The Bellman" transfer on frame, dropped handle- bars, rubber pedals, canvas patch front tyre, black enamelled, bell and oil lamp | attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Bath. 5 TA FFORDSHRIE. 83.— Leek ( County).— 10th inst, by house- breaking, 2 lady's silver Geneva watches, white dials, chased backs, Nos. 77624 and 25634; 1 do. gold neck chain, small close links, fastens with a slide ring; 1 do metal neck chain, small links; 1 gold curb albert, revolving gold seal, with red and green J] ffiormafion to Supt. Gil bride, Leek. APPREHENSIONS. 84.— Derbyshire, Renishaw ( County). — JOEL BROWN, Case No. 11, 6th inst. 85 — Hampshire, Fareham ( County).— JOHN WALTER BREWER, Case No. 25, 9th July, 1909. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re apprehended, for the week ending Aug. 7th, 1909, with the result, & c. Division concerned Office No. NAME. Y. W. H. H. E. E, H. H. D, G. J. H, J. H. G. L. D, G. L, W. G. L. K. 1268— 07 AUGUSTUS, WM. HENRY 1828— 02 COOKSLEY, JAMES j 3145— 02DONOVAN, JOHN Sentence. Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. 3218— 01 600— 01 GARDNER, HENRY JOHNSON, CHARLES 2825— 99 JONES, ARTHUR 1909- 04 MEADOWS, ALBERT EDWD. MILLARD, FREDERICK 2215— 98 686— 98 3342— 02 14 days h. l. 6 months 3 months 3 months h. l. 9 months h. l. 7 years p. s. 1 year h. l. 3 years p. s. MURPHY, JOHN . MDRPHY, THOMAS 2420— 01: PAYNE, HERBERT 752- 99 PHILLIPS, BENJAMIN 23— 97| SMITH, JOHN 347— 06 SULLIYAN, SAML. 900— 02 WHITE, WALTER 3258— 02 WOODS, CHARLES 1st March, Berlin 26th July, Berlin 4th Aug, Chelmsford Adj. Qr. Sess. 21st July, Swansea Assz. 23rd July, Edinburgh High l Ct. 3rd Aug, Guildhall P. Ct. 9th Aug, Salford H. Scss. B. O. for 2 years, or 4 2nd Aug, Old Street P. Ct. months h .1. in default 3 years p. s. 4th Aug, Essex Adj. Sess. 6 months h. l. 6th Aug., Mansion House P. Ct. Fined 42s, or 1 month 3rd Aug, Old Street P. Ct. h. l. 2 months 4th Aug., Mansion House | P. Ct. 9 months h. l. 21st July, Manchester City I Sess. 1 month h. l. 3rd Aug, Westminster P. Ct. 3 months h. l. 5th Aug, Hinckley Pet. Sess. 3 months h. l. 30tli July, W. Hartlepool Pet. Sess. Pedlar without licence Larceny Forgery J Larceny THOMAS MAY THOS. HUMPHREY Same Name Tool stealing Housebreaking Same Name Same Name P. of C. Act Larceny GEO WHITE Same Name Using threats Same Name Burglary Same Name P. of C. Act JOSEPH COLE Assault Same Name Wilful damage Same Name Warehouse breaking JOHN MEEHAN Begging ALBERT HOOK Frequenting Larceny ( person) Same Name GEO. GRIFFIN A P. C. Bligh, 967 C. P. P. S. Edwards, C. I. D, J. P. C. Friend, C. I. D, J, and P. S. Taylor, C. I. D, J. Det. Freacham, C. P. Det. P. S. Brown, C. P, and P. C. Ambrose, 718 C. P. P. C. Marshall, 517 W, and P. S. Watts, C. I. D, A. LONDON : PRINTED FOR HIS MAJESTY'S STATIONARY OFFICII BY HARRISOM AND SONS, ST. MARTIN'S LANE, W O, PIUNTEKS IN ORDINA* Y TO HIS MAJBSTY.