POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1909 VOL. XXVI., No. 2690. 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOE OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, KEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 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 6.?. per photograph or sketch, unless the article is large or unusually intricate, when the charge will be higher. A remittance of 6s. 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, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and as far as practicable they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announce ment 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 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. 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 EDITOE, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as fol- lows ( a) Regulations at top of first page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1.) Metropolitan Police District. ( 2.) Counties. ( 3.) Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged as far as practicable, in alphabetical order. ( c) Persons in Custody. ( 1.) Metropolitan Police District. ( 2.) Counties. ( 3.) Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1.) Metropolitan Police District. ( 2.) Counties. ( 3.) Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any complaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. IN certain cases questions have arisen as to the payment for photographs applied for by Police Forces under Home Office circular of 15th March, 1897. The Registrar of Habitual Criminals is therefore authorised by the Secretary of State to say that, in any ordinary case, a photograph is not necessary to enable his Department to identify a prisoner, the finger prints alone being sufficient for the purpose; but if a photograph is applied for, or if, in any rare case, it should be required to complete the identification, the cost will be charged to the Police Force interested. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. SPECIAL NOTICE. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT l Criminal Investigation De- partment. — ALOYSIUS FISCHER, alias ALOIS FISCHER, C. S. O. No. 859/ 02, age 44, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, 3 moles on right cheek, scar on eyebrow, scar and 5 moles on left cheek, scar between thumb and forefinger of right hand, scar back of thumb and forefinger of left hand. A chef, native of Munich. Convicted at Bournemouth Quarter Sessions on 8th July, 1908, of larceny, and certified for deportation, after previous convictions. This man left London for Rotterdam under the expulsion order on the 8th June last, accompanied by his wife and children. A letter has since been received by the Authorities from his wife in Germany giving information to the effect that Fischer deserted her and his family there on or about 10th September, and is believed to have returned to the United Kingdom. If found, he should be arrested for contravention of the expulsion order and dealt with where found, under the Aliens Act, 1905, and information sent to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. A YRSHIRE. 2.— Ayr ( County).-— For obtaining £ 80 by false pretences at Symington, 16th July last— THOMAS KENDAL, age 35, height 5 ft. 3 in., stout build, complexion pale, full round face, hair dark, clean shaved, large teeth with gold stoppings, of good address and smart appearance ; dress, light grey suit, dark grey soft felt hat. He advertised in the " Weekly Scotsman " and other papers as follows :— " Advertiser seeks the loan of £ 80 for purely business purposes. No moneylenders need apply, substantial security, £ 16 given for one month. Thomas Kendal, 1, Bellfield, Pnrtobello"; thereby obtained the £ 80 from an elderly woman, leaving with her as security jewellery of comparatively little value ( apparently manufactured to deceive) which he represented was worth fully £ 1,000, stating that it was given to his wife by a Maharajah while in India. He stayed at the above address 2 weeks. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Ayrshire, Ayr. BEDFORDSHIRE. 3.— Bedford ( County).— For absconding from Beds. Reformatory School, Carlton, 4th inst.— — IBBETSON, age 16, height 5 ft., complexion dark, sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown, very thin, very large ears and mouth.— — HURRELL, age 16, height 4 ft. 10 in., sturdy build, complexion fresh, ruddy, large face, hair dark, eyes dark brown; both wearing cord jackets with red piping, cord breeches, worsted stockings, Glengarry caps, heavy boots. Information to Supt. Anniwell, County Police Office, Bedford. 4.— Bedford ( Borough).— For stealing, by trick, 28th ult., a cheque for £ 150 ( since cashed)— RODNEY CHESTER, age about 26, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, rather high cheek bones, hair very dark or black, clean shaved, well educated, of smart appearance; dress, blue serge jacket suit, patent leather shoes. He visited here 28th ult., and had with him a 30- 40 h. p. Daimler motor car, painted and upholstered red, fitted with hood and glass screen, identification mark L. D. 530 roughly painted thereon, which he stated he was selling for a Captain Bell, obtained the cheque from a dealer, and absconded. May endeavour to again offer the car for sale, or leave the country. 5.— Bedford ( Borough).— For stealing, 25th ult., a rush basket containing a new white Norfolk jersey, " Wright, Richmond," on ticket; 1 new pair tan gloves; 1 night dress; seveial handkerchiefs marked " K. O'Callaghan " ; 1 large petticoat; 1 pair doll's shoes; 2 pairs white socks; 1 large white shawl; 1 pair lady's slippers, cross strapped; 1 silk handkerchief, " B" in corner; 1 cotton blouse; 1 brush and comb, and a quantity of babies' garments — ARTHUR EDWARD DEACON, age 13, wearing dark jacket and knickers, Eton collar, green cap. A native of Northampton. Will no doubt be found touting at railway stations. Information to the Chief Constable, Bedford. BRECONSHIRE. 6.— Brynmawr ( County).— For failing to- report— Supervisee JESSIE SHORT, alias THOMAS MORRIS, Office No. 961- 09, age 23, height 5 ft. 4| in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes blue, scar centre of forehead, bunch of flowers right forearm; dress, dark suit, light grey cap and muffler. A haulier or collier, native of Felling- on- Tyne. Sentenced at Hereford Quarter Sessions, 29th June, 1908, to 12 months hard labour and 7 years supervision for larceny. Liberated 15th May, 1909. 391. Information to Supt. Hand, Brynmawr. CHESHIRE. 7.— Altrincham ( County). — For stealing ( bailee) 9 sides of bacon and one bale of parchment paper ( recovered)— OSWALD ROBERTS, alias RICHARD HOLT, age 35, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey; dress, dark grey jacket and vest, brown cord trousers, strong lace boots. A farm labourer, native of Timperley. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Okell, Altrincham. 8.— Crewe ( County).— For obtaining 3s. 6d. by false pretences, 28th ult.— A MAN, age 31, height 5 ft. 11 in. or 6 ft., complexion sallow, hair 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 391, 1909. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued).— dark brown, eyes ( peculiarity in left) brown, well spoken; dress, dark overcoat and trousers, light vest, brown tie, greenish cap, brown boots. He called on a person, stated he knew her brother- in- law in Canada, that his boxes were detained at Hull, obtained the above amount to enable him to travel to Heaton Mersey where he could get £ 7, the amount required to get his boxes. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. 9.— DukinfieSd ( County). — For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, lst inst.— JAMES WILLIAM CLEGG, alias CONNOR, THOMAS BRADSHAW, and ALFRED J. HUNT, Office No. 1119- 06, age 29, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, flower, dagger and heart right, heart, anchor, head, hands, " J. C.," bracelet and " TRUE LOVE" left forearm; dress, navy blue serge jacket and vest ( double breasted), light cord trousers ( patched knees), green cap, red tie. A native of Clayton- le- Moor. Stated he was a fitter and had been sent by a firm of engineers at Accrington to fix up machinery at an adjoining cotton mill. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Croghan, Dukinfield. DERBYSHIRE. 10.— Renishaw ( County).— For stealing a spirit level at Whitwell, 28th ult.— HERBERT FORTESCUE, age about 45, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, long thin features, hair light brown, slight imoustache light; dress, light brown striped jacket and vest, light cord trousers, and cap. A bricklayer, native of Nottingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Andrew, Renishaw, near Chesterfield. ESSEX. 11 — Saffron Walden ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings at Birchanger, 22nd ult., a lady's silver lever watch ; 1 do. on white metal chain, twisted pattern, 4 foreign coins attached, and 5s.— GEORGE COOPER, age about 33, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion, hair ( cut short) and small moustache dark; dress, navy blue serge suit, dark tie with red, white and green spots, grey cap, kid boots, wore a gold curb chain, and gold ring on right little finger. Has served in the army. " He left behind a dark grey overcoat, with thin black stripes 2 in. apart, dark buttons, strap on each cuff, brass chain tab, " Rain proof yet Porous Deloraine, high- class finish " thereon, and 7 small keys on ring. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hailstone, Saffron Walden. 12.— Southend ( County).— For stealing a purse containing £ i 0s. 6d. from his lodgings 28th ult.— — BAKER, age 36 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion dark, round full face, clean shaved, hair steel grey, eyes brown, North Country accent; dress, dark brown and green plaid suit, tight- fitting trousers, button boots ( glace kid), plaid motor cap. Had with him a nearly new " Tiniture " free- wheel bicycle. A native of Bournemouth. 13.— Southend ( County).— For embezzlement at Leigh- on- Sea— CHARLES EDWARDS, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, complexion ruddy, full round face, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes ( cast in one) brown, very short thick neck; dress, blue serge suit, fawn colour covert coat, black bowler hat, lace boots. A canvasser. Warrant issued. 14.— Southend ( County).— For stealing at Southchurch 21st ult. a child ( recovered)— LILY CLOWES, alias DAVENPORT and DRIVER, Office No. 46- 09, Case No. 17, 24th ult., age 20, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fair, hair ( short, wears light colour wig, curly in front) sandy, eyes grey; dress, long blue jacket ( trimmed velvet), grey mixture skirt, large blue straw hat ( turned up at side, trimmed blue ribbon, yellow buckle, set paste stones), light lace boots. A native of Hampstead. See Case No. 17, 24th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. FLINTSHIRE. 15.— Holywell ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings a dark green tweed coat and vest, with red stripes, nearly new; 1 pepper and salt colour over- coat, saddle back, chain tab— FRANK VALLENDER, age about 23, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., one shoulder slightly raised, complexion ruddy, long features, hair sandy, eyes brown, small teeth decayed. He took lodgings at a boarding house at Rhyl, 28th ult., and left lst inst. See Cases No. 52, 17th, and 7, 24th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Holy- well. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 16 — Cheltenham ( County).— For embezzle- ment— FREDERICK N. PETERS, age 26 to 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., round shoulders, complexion, hair and moustache dark, walks badly ; dress, brown suit and overcoat, green cap. He was employed as a credit draper's traveller. Absconded 15th ult. Warrant issued. 17 — Cheltenham ( County).— For embezzle- ment— CHARLES SMITH, age 36 to 40, height 5 ft. 11 in. or 6 ft., complexion fresh, wrinkled face, hair light brown, moustache ginger; dress, dark pepper and salt colour coat and vest, black and blue striped trousers, brown soft felt hat, blue and white striped muffler, heavy nailed boots, carries a frail with a piece of unbleached calico sewn on bottom, contain- ing shirts, socks, and mufflers ( stolen). Was employed as deputy at a common lodging house, stated he was a gamekeeper. Absconded 4th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. 18 — Gloucester ( County).— For stealing^ a quantity of brass, & c. ( recovered)— JOHN COLLINS, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light, eyes blue, walks erect, short quick steps ; dress, short brown overcoat, may have blue jacket, moleskin trousers, cap, black and white muffler, old lace boots. Has served in the Army. A native of Gloucester. Warrant issued. 19.— Gloucester ( County). — For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— DIGBY HEPWORTH, age 31 or 32, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, well educated, of smart appearance; dress, dark lounge suit and cap. Supposed a native of Surbiton, Surrey. He represented himself as a Captain in the army, that his father was a Colonel, also that he had lost his luggage in transit, left the hotel and rang up the proprietor on the telephone, gave the name of a local gentleman inviting Captain Hepworth to dinner. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Gloucester. 20 — Bristol ( City).— For burglary, lst inst., and stealing a silver lever watch, monogram " E F S " on back, 4993 scratched inside case; 1 dark grey three- quarter length overcoat, dark lining, vertical pockets, repaired across top of left sleeve; 1 brown jacket, with green and red stripes and 3 faint purple stripes alternately ; 1 pair brown boots, blacked, 2 patches on bottom of each, and a number of horse- shoe shape protectors in each; 1 black bowler hat, size 6£, " F. J. Sparks" written on leather band inside; 1 black handle pocket knife, stamped " Green, Bristol " ; 1 dark silk muffler with yellow stripes; 1 calabash pipe— JOHN AREND, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., good build, complexion and hair dark, supposed clean shaved; believed wearing the stolen jacket, hat and boots. Had in his possession a seaman's book of discharges in name of John Arend, and is supposed a German sailor. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. ,21.— Alton ( County).— For stealing, 29th ult., a bicycle, 26- in. frame, black enamelled, straight handle- bars, white grips, Bowden back brake, 28- in. wheels, rims painted aluminium, slightly worn off, 2 oil lamps ( 1 nickel plated, other black), black pump carrier on back; 1 dark tweed motor overcoat, side pockets, with strap of same material on each sleeve fastened with large button; 1 pair scissors " War- ranted forged steel" thereon ; 2 towels; 1 white comb— ALBERT STEGERS, a German, age 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache and eyes dark, may now be clean shaved; dress, dark grey suit, sac jacket, brown boots with chamois leather tops. A hairdresser. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Reuben, Alton. 22.— Fareham ( County).— For wilful and cor- rupt perjury, 23rd August last— ARTHUR TUTT, age 22, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved ; dress, grey check suit, cap. A stableman or ' bus conductor, native of Gosport. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Carman, Fareham. HEREFORDSHIRE. 23 - Weobley ( County).— For stealing a lady's silver watch, small dent in case, and lis. 6d.— JAMES KINDER, age 46, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion fresh, hair black, supposed tattooed right forearm; dress, dark grey striped lounge jacket, black vest, dark striped trousers, bowler hat, heavy nailed boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Williams, Weobley. HER TFORDSHIRE. 24.-— Hertford ( County).— For absconding from Tregewan Farm, Davidstow, Camelford, Cornwall, 3rd inst., while on licence from Herts Reformatory School— ALFRED CHARLES DIMMOCK, age 17, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes hazel, large scar left cheek, small scar on forehead; dress ( probably) dark tweed suit, cap, lace boots. A native of Peckham, London, 25.— Hertford ( County). — For obtaining 2 boxes of cigars and £ 1 5s. by a fictitious cheque drawn on the London and South- Western Bank, Stepney Branch — A MAN who gave the name of S. Johnson, age 40 to 45', medium height, complexion and hair dark; dress, dark jacket suit, fancy light striped vest. The cheque is one of eight stolen at Stepney on 10th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Foster, Hertford. 26.— Hitchin ( County).— For stealing ( servant) a metal keyless watch and £ 5 at Preston, 22nd ult., — GEORGE HUNT, age 18f, height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair light, eyes blue; dress, dark suit, green cap, flannel collar. A native of Malmesbury, Wilts. Is a private of the 3rd Somerset Light Infantry. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Hitchin. KENT. 27.— Maidstone ( Borough).— For obtaining by false ' pretences, 28th ult., a pair of military brushes, ebony; 1 pair do.; 1 flat pigskin case; 1 round solid leather brown case— A MAN, age 20, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion and hair dark; dress, dark suit and cap. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 28.— Barrow- in- Furness ( Borough).— For stealing from his lodgings, 29th ult., a silver geneva watch, makers " Pain Bros., Hastings," white dial, black numerals and pointers, engine- turned case — TOM DING WELL, age 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair ( bald on top) and slight moustache dark; dress, dark clothing with green stripes, black tie, bowler hat. A mill fitter, native of Dundee. Was a member of the Y. M. C. A. Information to the Chief Constable, Barrow- in- Furness. 29.— St. Helens ( Borougli).— For obtaining £ 9 by false pretences— CUBA WILSON, alias JACK DAVIES ( see portrait, Case No. 33, lst June, 1906), age 31, height 6 ft., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes ( drowsy, peculiarity in left) brown, cross back of rigbt forearm, two men boxing, crossed hands and heart left forearm, well spoken; dress, grey suit, cap, brown boots. He calls upon persons who have relatives in Canada or America, states he has just returned, and that he was requested to call on them, he being a personal friend of the relative; then alleges that his boxes are detained at a shipping port for payment of dues, and obtains money for the purpose of regaining possession of them. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, St. Helens. NOR THA MPTONSHIRE. 30.— Daventry ( County). — For stealing a greenish brown mackintosh, 1 walking cane and £ 7 10s.— ROBERT PEPLOW, age about 38, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion sallow, hair, moustache and small side whiskers dark, tattooed both arms, rings back of right fingers ; dress, brown tweed suit, hard bowler hat. A native of Stratford- on- Avon. Is an Army Reservist. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Fryer, Daventry. OXFORDSHIRE. 31.— Bicester ( County).— For obtaining £ 1 and a rainproof overcoat by false pretences at Stratton Audley, 21st ult., GUY STEWART SELB Y, age about 30, rather short, hair light yellow, well educated, of good address ; dress, blue striped flannel coat and vest, black trousers, tweed cap, lace boots. Stated he had been discharged from the navy, and required the money to enable him to return to his home at Torquay; also called at several houses and asked for a ticket of admission to a hospital. He was accompanied by a man who was wearing the stolen coat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bowen, Bicester. PEMBROKESHIRE. ^ 32.— Haverfordwest Castle ( County).— For stealing a pair of lace boots, size 8, recently soled ; TUESDAY, OCTOBER 392, 1909. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 33.-— K Division— For attempted murder of j scar back of right hand, tattoo marks each forearm, a woman by cutting her throat, with whom he was | is a very quick and erect walker; dress, blue serge stated he was a medical masseur, chiropodist and nurse, and produced a card bearing same. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Lichfield. 39.— Hartley ( Borough).— For stealing from his lodgings 24th ult., a hand- bag; 2 cash- bags; a quantity of stationery, and about £ 7— JOHN FARRER, age about 32, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion, hair, and eyes dark, clean shaved, anchor left forearm, cut mark end of left forefinger, upper lip appeared thick and slightly turned to right side ; dress, dark blue serge suit, slit back of jacket, hard felt hat, brown lace boots. A photographer's can- vasser. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hanley. cohabiting— WILLIAM BROWN, alias ARTHUR THOMAS and WILLIAM QUICK, Office No. 914- 08 ( Illustrated Circular 90, figure 22), age 30, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, suit, grey or brown cap, double collar and bow tie. A native of London. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ISLE OF WIGHT. 34.— Newport ( County).— For obtaining money by fraud, at Sandown, 30th June last— EDITH SARAH JAMES, age about 40, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, wears glasses, addicted to drink ; dress, blue coat and skirt, SUSSEX ( East). 35— Haywards Heath ( County). — For embezzlement— HARRY WINDCHEFFEL, alios EDEN, age 32, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion and neck very red, thin features, high forehead, prominent nose, point turns slightly to left side, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, walks erect and sharply ; dress, fawn colour three- quarter length coat, velvet collar, dark mixture suit, green tie, collar and tie. An authoress, native of Manchester. Is well known at Bognor and Winchester. Will probably be accompanied by an invalid woman. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Newport, Isle of Wight. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued) — 1 white cycling shirt; 1 blue silk handkerchief, red flowers thereon BAKER, alias F. N. WILLIAMS, age 22, height 5 ft. 4 ins., stout build, complexion, hair, and eyes dark, sores on face ; dress, brown suit, green cap, brown tie and boots. Had with him a bicycle with small wheels. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brinn, Fishguard. SHROPSHIRE. 36.— Ludlow ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences and stealing a pair of black and brown trousers, 1 vest, and 10s. at Crave; Arms, 24th ult.— WILLIAM BENJAMIN BETTLEY SHAW, alias HAMMOND, Office No. 2098- 02, age 30, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown ( may now be clean shaved), eyes brown, scar right chin ; dress, dark grey tweed suit, green cap with brown stripe. A native of Greenock. Stated he was a son of the stationmaster at Crewe, employed on the railway and was going to work at Craven Arms Station for a week. Left behind a piece of brown mixture dress material, 6 yrds., double width, which he stated he had found in the train. Has been convicted of similar offences brown boots, gold bugle pin, wore a lady's long imitation gold chain, small links, locket attached, gold colour American watch, " man riding a bicycle " engraved on back. A native of Marylebone, London. Was employed as foreman in a livery yard. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brooman, Haywards Heath. at Tipton, Handsworth, Aston, Salford, Bradford, Much Wenlock, Exeter and Plymouth. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Perry, Ludlow. 37.— Pontes bury ( County).— For stealing, 21st ult., a bicycle and tools ( recovered)— RICHARD WILSON, age 20 to 24, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., slight build, complexion, hair and slight moustache dark, long thin face, sharp nose, wears hair low down on forehead, Lancashire accent; dress, black jacket, fancy vest with white stripes and fancy buttons, dark striped trousers, dark cap. An organ grinder. Is well known amongst Italians, has worked at Chester, Hanley and Newcastle- under- Lyme. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Elcock, Pontesbury. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 38.— Lichfield ( County). — For obtaining 2s. l£ d. by false pretences, 28th ult.— R. LACEY, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion pale, hair brown, moustache rather sandy, bad teeth ; dress, black coat, light vest, dark trousers, black bowler hat. He represented himself as agent for the " Universal Non- poisonous Weed and Moss Destroyer," obtained the above amount for a tin which he said would be delivered the following day; also SURREY. 40 — Chertsey ( County).— For failing to report— Licence- holder EDWARD GOLDER, Office No. 3072- 01, age 38, height 5 ft. 5f in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, " I. L. A. C." right, crossed flags left forearm, clasped hands and heart right, " E. T. W." and " LIZZIE " left hand. A brush maker, native of Kingston- on- Thames. Sentenced at Reading Assizes, 30th January, 1907, to 3 years penal servitude fcr housebreaking. Licensed 5th May, 1909. h 57. May be dealt with where found. Licence- holder WILLIAM SIMPSON, alias JOHN- SON, CHELTON, and SHELTON, Office No. 2958- 02, age 33, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, flowers right arm. A brush maker, native of Wales. Sentenced at Middlesex Sessions, 4th August, 1906, to 4 years penal servi- tude and 2 years supervision for larceny. Licensed 17th August, 1909. d G 57. May be dealt with where found. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. 41.— Woking ( County).— For obtaining 5s. by false pretences— ALBERT JOHN WICKS, age 31, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light ginger, eyes grey, " A. Wicks " tattooed right wrist, tattoo marks both arms. A labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Marks, Woking. SUSSEX ( East). 42.— Hailsham ( County).— For stealing, at Polegate, 25th ult., a new Edlin Sinclair bicycle, No. 20839 on bottom bracket, 28- in. wheels, plated rims, upturned handle- bars, black enamelled inverted brakes, rat- trap pedals, mud- guards, plated pump, black oil can, bell and tool bag— A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion dark, clean shaved; dress, brown suit, green cap. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Willard, Hailsham. 43.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing, 26th ult., a dark green leather folding purse, clasp fastening, containing £ 29 ; 1 cream silk blouse, trimmed fine embroidery ; 1 cream delaine do., trimmed 3 shades of green; 1 pair lady's button boots, size 4, square toes, flat heels; 1 pair do. new glace kid house shoes, size 4— GRACE WALLACE, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fair, hair light, artificial teeth, Scotch accent; dress, black dress, long black and white check Inverness coat with black velvet collar, large black hat, 2 black wings at side. A domestic servant. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Eastbourne. WORCESTERSHIRE. U.— Oldbury ( County).— For stealing 4 fowls at Cakemore, 25th ult.— EDWARD GOULDING, age 24, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue. A labourer. Native of Black- heath, Staffs. Warrant issued. 45.— Oldbury ( County).— For obtaining 14s. by false pretences at Gorsty Hill, 10th ult.— MARK ISAACS, alias MARK CHARLES JONES and M. ROBERTS, age 30, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, snake around branch tattooed left arm; dress, dark overcoat, dark suit, black hard hat with straight brim. A traveller, native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hill, Oldbury. 46.— Sparkhill ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, 27th ult., at Yardley, 1 15- ct. brooch, filigree sides, set large oval amethyst, claw setting, safety chain attached; 1 18- ct. gold pin, pearl and diamond cluster; 1 15- ct. gold signet ring, spade shape shield, monogram " F. H." thereon, shell pattern shoulders; 1 15- ct. gold tablet ring, diamond in centre, ruby each side diamond; 1 15- ct. gold half round buckle ring, set single diamond; 1 gold ring, set single turquoise on a shield ; 1 18- ct. gold signet ring, oval shield, carved shoulders, monogram " H. A. H." thereon ; 1 lady's 15- ct. do. half round gipsy ring, pearl in centre, ruby each side; 1 18- ct. gold diamond and ruby gipsy ring, set rose diamond with hollow head ; 1 9- ct. gold single stone garnet ring, claw THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 393, 1909. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued). setting; 1 lady's 18- ct. gold " Mizpah " ring, diamond in centre; 1 gold gilt photograph pendant, with boy and girl photograph pendant and rolled gold chain attached; 1 lady's silver watch, No. white enamelled face, black figures ; 1 do. old silver watch, silver face, engraved, one hand missing; 1 do. rolled gold watch guard, small oval links; 1 gold safety pin, opal, claw setting; 1 small gold arrow brooch— a man who gave the name of LIONEL LEO HOLMES, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 ins., com- plexion sallow, hair dark, moustache black, eyes ( large) dark, high cheek bones, scar right forearm; dress, dark blue coat and vest, dark grey trousers, cap, light lace boots. Identical with HENRY JONES, Case No. 31, 27th August last. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sheriff, Sparkhill. 47.— Dudley ( Borough).— For stealing £ 32, 3rd or 4th inst.— JuSEPH HADEN, age 16, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, mole right temple, indistinct tattoo marks left forearm; dress, grey striped suit, light grey cap, with green squares, heliotrope tie, lace boots. He has communicated with variety agents in London with a view to joining the music hall or theatrical profession. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Supt. Speke, Dudley. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 48.— Hull ( City).— For obtaining 24 Koh- i- noor pencils by false pretences 24th ult. WHITE, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair brown, clean shaved; dress, dark grey mixture suit, hard felt hat, carried a small crocodile leather handbag. Supposed a stationer's traveller. He called at stationers shops, and obtained the pencils by stating he had been sent by a well- known firm of solicitors. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 49.— Scarborough ( Boiough).— For obtain- ing £ 19 10s. by a worthless cheque, 19th July last— GEORGE MARRIOTT WESSON, alias GREY, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair ( cut short) brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, prominent nose, impediment in speech, addicted to drink; dress, dark grey knicker suit, grey cap, brown boots. The cheque was from a book he stole at Southend- on- Sea during April last. A native of Nottingham. Associates • with prostitutes. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Scarborough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 50.— Bradford ( City).— For embezzling £ 3 7s. 6d.— HAROLD DICKENSON, age 25, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion pale, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes supposed blue; dress, brown suit, soft felt hat, lace boots. A boot dealer's manager, native of Bradford. May assume the name of LIGHT- OWLER. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 51 .— Bradford( City).— For failing to report— Licence- holder ALFRED BRIGGS, alias HARRY HILL and ALFRED HEATON, Office No. 1218- 09, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, crown and anchor right, anchor and bracelet left forearm, clasped hands, heart and " LOVE " right wrist. A salesman, native of Bradford. Sentenced at Glasgow High Court, 4th January, 1907, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( confidence trick). Licensed 12th June, 1909. 1673. Warrant issued. 52 — Bradford ( City).— For bigamy— JOHN WILLIAM HOLDSWORTH, alias BEN HUDSON, age 39, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache black, eyes ( piercing) dark, artificial teeth, small white scar on bridge of nose ; dress, very dark mixture suit. A railway ballast guard, native of Leeds. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Bradford. 53.— Sheffield ( City).— For obtaining £ 3 by false pretences, 29th ult.— GEORGE HEWES, age 54, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes brown, scar under left chin, large cut scar inside right wrist, right ring and little fingers deformed, enlarged joints base of both thumbs. A general dealer, native of Colchester. He pledges or exchanges cheap jewellery, concerning the value of which he makes false representations. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Sheffield. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 54.— Cheltenham ( County).— Committed for trial at Gloster County Quarter Sessions, 20th inst., charged with smashing a plate- glass window— HER- BERT GEO. SHARPE, Office No. 133- 08, age 34, height 5 ft. 9| in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, " MAUD, SELINA," left forearm. A painter, native of Lincoln. Has been convicted at Lincoln, Hedon, Hull, Northallerton, Herts, and London. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. MERIONETHSHIRE. 55.— Corwen ( County).— Committed for trial at Ruthin Assizes, 15th inst., charged with house- breaking — THOMAS HARRIS, age 21, height 5 ft. 4i in., good build, complexion fresh, square features, hair ( cut short) and eyes brown, flower and Ellen tattooed left forearm, dot web of right hand, scar on chin and left forefinger. Has been employed as a labourer, also on the railway. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Bala. SHROPSHIRE. 56.— Pontesbury ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 19th inst., charged with warehouse- breaking — JOHN JOSEPH DAVIES, age 36, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes hazel, left arm deformed and wasted, tattoo mark right forearm. An organ grinder, native of Salford. Information to Supt. Elcock, Pontesbury. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 57.— Lichfield ( County).— Remanded till 13th inst., charged with stealing a garden fork at Brown- hills, 5th inst.— JOHN COLEMAN, age 49, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown ( turning grey), eyes grfey, shield and cross flags tattooed inside left forearm, crown outside right forearm, marks each side of nose. A native of Leamington, supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Oakden, Lichfield. SURREY. 58.— Oxted ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 19th inst., charged with obtaining credit by false pretences— GEORGE CALLAM, age 55, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes grey, large scar inside right leg. Believed previously convicted of embezzlement. Information to Supt. West, Oxted. 59.— Woking ( County).— Remanded till 9th inst., charged with forging and uttering a cheque for £ 2 14s. 5d.— ANNIE MATTHEWS, age 38, height 5 ft. 4 ins., complexion dark, thin face, hair ( inclined to curly) black, eyes light blue, mole right cheek, burn scar back of left hand, of good address. A cook, native of Basingstoke. Information to Supt. Marks, Woking. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 60.— B Division.— nth ult., in transit be- tween Victoria and Hove, L. B. & S. C. Rly., a kit bag, cow hide, nearly new, 30 in. by 18 in., brass mounted, containing: 1 dress suit; 2 lounge suits ( 1 dark grey); 1 brown covert coat; 2 pairs dark cord riding breeches; 2 pairs brown leather leggings; 5 pairs socks ( various); 2 pairs black silk dress socks ; 18 collars; 3 pants and vests; 4 ties ( various); 1 pair patent leather boots; 1 pair calf do.; 1 pair dress shoes; 1 pair trouser stretchers ; 2 pairs brown kid gloves; 4 silver table and 6 dessert spoons, Queen Anne pattern; 1 carriage clock, brass, in leather case ( maker, Benson); 1 pair field glasses, " Zeiss Achro- matic " ; 1 pair razors in case ( Sprocks); 1 gold pin, virgin nugget, weight 17 dwts.; 1 pair gold sleeve links, crest boar's head, Deo Duce thereon; 1 pair gold rimmed eyeglasses in case; 3 dress shirts, 6 white do., 2 suits pyjamas, 1 pair ebony brushes, silver mounted, and 10 white handkerchiefs, all marked H. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. DENBIGHSHIRE. 62 — Colwyn Bay ( County).— 2nd inst., a large keyless gunmetal watch, with discs on face to set date, moon, & c. ( glass missing), out of order; 1 do., large figures on face; 1 bottle of whisky, labelled very special old Highland whisky.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 23, height about 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion and moustache dark; dress, grey suit, and cap with large peak, carried an overcoat. Information to Supt. Beresford, Colwyn Bay. DORSETSHIRE. 63.— Beaminster ( County).— 22nd ult., at Lyme Regis, a lady's gold cluster ring, large pearl surrounded with diamonds; 1 gold solitaire ring, set large diamond ( split); 1 18- ct. gold curb bracelet, gold pencil case attached; 1 gold bracelet, rope pattern; 1 do., set rubies and pearls ( part of band open work); 1 lady's washed gold chain, with small cameo gold locket— suspicion is attached to A WOMAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair gold colour, of smart appearance; dress, grey costume, large blue sailor hat, thick veil. Information to Chief Supt. King. Beaminster ESSEX. 64— Chelmsford ( County).— 2nd inst., 3 18- ct. plain gold studs; 1 18- ct. plain gold safety pin; 1 mother- o'- pearl pendant, gold band round, fine gold chain attached; 1 pearl brooch, pearls set in gold ring; 1 small gold do., small gold leaves, small pearls thereon; 1 gold safety pin do., with blue enamel star; 2 small gold do., set corals ; 1 gold pin, set 3 corals ; 1 white- metal star pin ; 1 do., with blue stone. Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 36, height about 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion sallow, long face, hair light, clean shaved, eyes brown, pronounced eyebrows; dress, brown suit, black hard felt hat, purple tie. Tramps the country. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. 65.— Romford ( County). — 17th ult., from a hotel yard, a Golden Sunbeam bicycle No. 91017, black enamelled, 26 in. frame, lined out gold, 28 in. wheels, Palmer Tyres, rubber pedals, 3- speed gear, straight handle bars, Bowden brakes. Transfer on gear case " A. Ainsworth and Co., Romford," silver " King of the Road " lamp attached. Information to Supt. Jones, Romford. 66.— Southend ( County).— Between 1st Janu- ary and 1st September last, a large round silver brooch, stag's head raised in centre, about 4 in. diameter, " Gordon Highlanders " engraved in large letters; 1 silver mounted dagger, 6 in. long, set yellow stone in handle, black leather sheath ; 1 silver safety pin, 5 in. long; 2 pairs of spurs, silver plated ( 1 pair hunting, other light racing). Information to Supt. Pryke, Southend- on- Sea. G LAM ORG A NSHIRE. 67.— Cardiff ( City).— 24th ult., by burglary, a silver vase, embossed pattern, half filigree top; 1 top of silver jam dish, plain pattern, silver wish bone on top as handle; 1 silver spoon; 1 do. bread fork, twisted pattern; 7 do. serviette rings, plain with filigree edge, 6 have one of the following letters thereon— E G P H M J; 1 do. mounted card case; 1 do. bonbon tray, fancy edge; 1 electro- plated top of a biscuit barrel, plain pattern; 1 round gun metal clock; 1 silver cream jug, plain pattern; 3 large table cloths, hem stitched, shamrock pattern; 4 electro- plated tea spoons, " R" on each; 1 do. egg spoon, filigree pattern; 1 fawn colour overcoat, patch pockets to button, gauntlet cuffs, light bone buttons ; 1 grey lounge coat; 1 pair lace boots, size 7, nearly new; 3 caps, various patterns, size 6|. The thieves left behind a white tablecloth, " Booth S. S. Co." stamped thereon, and an old dark grey jacket, badge of the National Sailors' and Firemen's Union in buttonhole, and a brown cap. Information to the Head Constable, Cardiff. BUCKINGHA MS HIRE. 61— Slough ( County). 19th ult., from the dressing room oT a golf club at Burnham, an 18- ct. gold watch, nearly new, full hunting case, " S. Smith & Son, Ltd., 9, Strand, London," engraved on dial and plate, numbered on dial and stamped on case " A over 87128," white dial, gold hands, crest falcon standing on serpent surrounded with motto " In Domino Con- fido" engraved on case; 1 gold albert, open curb pattern, links worn thin at ends. Information to Supt. Pearman, Slough. HAMPSHIRE. 68.— Aldershot ( County).— By housebreaking, a brown leather kit bag, white metal fastening; 1 greenish tweed jacket and trousers; 1 pair black tweed trousers, with light stripes; 1 brown check vest; 1 silver Swiss lever watch, open face, " Graves, Sheffield" on dial, Roman numerals, chased back, silver curb pattern chain attached; 1 metal match box containing penny postage stamps— by A MAN, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., hair and slight moustache light, of military appearance; dress, light grey suit, light Scotch plaid tie, light cap. 22nd or 23rd ult., by burglary, a pair of brown boots, Derby pattern, cloth lined, size 8, nearly new; 1 pair button boots, size 8, with toe- caps, rather worn; a Sunbeam bicycle, 2- speed gear, 26- in. frame, 28- in. wheels, Dunlop tyres, plated rims, flat handle- bars, back pedalling brake, front pull- up brake, oil bath, gear case bottom dented and soldered, one back spoke broken, and about 15a. 27th ult., a very old gold watch, open face, gold hands, black Roman numerals, key winding, makers, " Messrs. Cousins, Matthews and Thorpe, London," leather guard attached ; a small keyless gun metal TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1909. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. watch, rusty at back, in leather wrist strap ; a safety razor in dark green case; 2 white handle razors, blades push up, in an old case ; 1 dark violet colour coat and vest with green and dark stripes, low cut jacket slit in centre of back. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 69.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— 15th ult., a gold open face watch, f- lever, size 15 lens, makers " Hunter and Rokell, Bond Street," monogram M. S. T. on back, No. 11710; and a silver wrist watch No. 2538335. Information to the Chief Constable, Portsmouth. 70.— Southampton ( Borough).-— 22nd ult., by housebreaking, a small travelling clock, brass case, glass back and front, in a green morocco case ; 1 round plated clock, 3 in. diameter, hands broken; 2 hollow- ground razors. 28th ult., a gold English lever watch, demi- hunter, " E. C." engraved on back, inside case engraved " Eleanor Child, from her Mother on her 21st birth- day "; 1 bottle of smelling salts in silver case; 1 thin gold wedding ring ; 1 silver- plated slop basin; 2 plated hot water jugs; 1 Sheffield- plate jewel casket; 1 small silver waiter ; 2 tea and coffee services, plated ( one engraved); 10 silver- plated teaspoons, beaded pattern; 12 plated dessertspoons; 6 tablespoons ; 12 dessert forks; 12 large forks; 10 plated teaspoons, " J. Child" engraved thereon'; 12 dessert spoons; 12 do. forks ; 12 large forks; 6 large spoons ; 1 soup ladle; 3 small ladles ; 4 egg spoons, engraved ; 2 damask tablecloths marked " Child " ; 6 plated fish knives; 6 do. forks; 24 small knives ; 1 silver mani- cure set, in black case ; 1 plated dinner cruet, 6- holed, cut- glass; 1 plated toast rack; 1 brown skin rug; 1 long gold chain, £ 2- piece, spade guinea and half- guinea attached; 1 lady's small gold Geneva watch, maker " Johnson" inside; 24 large ivory handle knives. 27th ult., a new Hudson bicycle, black enamelled, red and white lines, upturned handle- bars, 24- in. frame, rat- trap pedals, rim brakes with lever grips, rims rusty, " Silver King " lamp, front mud- guard missing, tool bag with 3 spanners attached, No. C 27283 on frame under saddle. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. by in., each containing postage stamps, value together Is. lljd.; about 5s. worth loose postage stamps; money order forms and advices ( blank), " St. Stephens, Norwich," printed on top of each If Nos. 637 to 700 ; seal and date stamps, dated 24th September, 1909 ; and about £ 2. 25th ult., a Sun bicycle, black enamelled frame, lined green, " Sun " transfer on head and mud- guard, usual parts plated, flat handle- bars, black grips, rubber pedals, Brooks' saddle, New Departure hub, front rim brake, steel mud- guards, believed Dunlop tyres. Suspicion is attached to— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion and hair dark; dress, old grey suit and cap, appearance of a low- class dealer. Information to the Chief Constable, Norwich. S TA FFORDS HIRE. '^•— Longton ( County).— lst inst., by shop- breaking at Longton, 11 silver geneva watches, Nos. 501430, 89976, 242357, 60396, 33117, 244220, ' 25155, 25750, 637807, 47370, 646013 ; 4 lady's do., Nos. 265210,1827, 19874, 81762; 1 Graves silver lever HEREFORDSHIRE. 71.— Hereford ( County).— 2nd inst., by shop- breaking at Mordiford, several 1 oz. packets of Stanfield and B. D. V. tobacco; several ^ lb. packets of Globe tea. Information to Supt. Cope, Hereford. HER TFORDSHIRE. 72.- Hitch in ( County).— 27th ult., by office breaking, a japanned cash box, yellow lines, contain- ing £ 9 ( gold) and £ 1 ( silver); a small keyless gun- metal watch, No. 879136, Roman figures, about size of half- crown. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Hitchin. KENT„ 73.— Canterbury ( County).— Between 24th and 25th ult., from a dressing shed at Heme Bay, 1 English concertina, silver mountings, Russia leather thumb strap, ivory keys, maker " Lachelanal." In mahogany case, which has been repaired top and bottom. Information to Supt. Heard, Canterbury. LANCASHIRE. 74.— Bury ( County).— 28th ult., by housebreak- ing, a cheque for £ 10 on the L. and Y. Bank, No. J 55891, dated 18.9.09, endorsed Joshua Mansergh, £ 21 gold and £ 9 silver. Information to Supt. Noblett, Bury. NORFOLK. 75 — Norwich ( City).— 24th or 25th ult., from a sub- Post Office, 15 small red- covered books, 2^ in. do., No. 376182 ; 1 silver keyless watch, No. 81916; 2 Express Graves lever do., Nos. 353226 and 12851 ; 3 lever do., Nos. 51590, 62117, and 125340; 2 English lever do., Nos. 567009 and 119966; 2 metal chrono- graph watches ( scratched in case), Nos. 140 and 154; 3 keyless metal watches, Nos. 178, 179, and 207 ; 4 metal lever do., Nos. 190, 288, 317, and 320 ; 2 metal chronograph do., Nos. 221 and 234 ; 1 silver geneva do., No. 428871 ; 1 pair cased silver verge, No. 256; 4 22- ct. wedding rings; 1 9- ct. do.; 2 9- ct. keeper do.; 1 9- ct. signet do.; 2 9- ct. fancy do.; 1 9- ct. gold brooch; 1 silver ring; 1 pair 9- ct. gold ear- drops ; 1 9- ct. gold locket; 4 silver medals; 1 do. matchbox; 19 silver alberts ( 5 with swivels off), 1 lady's , do., 1 9- ct. gold medal; 1 silver guard. The rings, alberts, & c., have one of the following private marks on:— o. x. r. Y. n. Z. S. CLL./. Information to Supt. Grove, Longton. SURREY. 77.— Farnham ( County).— 4th inst., an old bicycle, No. 26738, black enamelled, 28 in. wheels, black rims, rubber pedals, front rim and back- pedalling brakes, straight handle- bars, Brooks' saddle, tool bag attached under frame, " King of the Road " oil lamp. During past month, at Camberley, a gold pin, with catseye stone surrounded with four diamonds. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. SUSSEX ( East). 78.— Brighton ( Borough).— 23rd ult., a Royal Sunbeam bicycle, No. 84886 on seat pillar lug left side, lined red and green, three- speed gear, oil bath, Dunlop tyres, back pedal brake, front rim brake, Brooks' B/ 32 saddle, raised handle- bars, gear case. 21st ult., a Diamond bicycle, Palmer tyres, Bowden brakes back and front, rubber pedals, bell attached. 21st ult., by housebreaking, a 9- ct. gold signet ring, small piece broken off, set dark stone; 1 rolled gold band bracelet, set blue and white stones; 1 silver pin, shield shape; 1 silver curb chain, 2 silver coins (" one dine " on one) attached ; 1 oval silver locket, flowers engraved thereon, containing photographs of a soldier and a woman ; 1 silver round pattern neck chain. 19th ult., a black overcoat, rather thin, full silk facings, lined black, striped lining to sleeves, covered buttons, two hip pockets, breast and ticket pockets. 4th inst., a New Hudson bicycle, No. 32459, 25 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, rubber pedals, front and back brakes, mudguard back wheel, three- speed gear ( broken), Armstrong triplex speed, very rusty rims, bag containing tools attached. 15 inst., a Royal Enfield bicycle, black enamelled, No. 156819, lined red, usual parts plated, outer edge of rims plated, Sturmey- Archer three- speed gear, gear case, bell and black pump attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton. WORCES TERSHIRE. 79 — Dudley ( Bwough).— 30th ult., by house- breaking. 1 lady's gold keyless watch, K. B. in mono- gram on shield oti back, " A gift from Mother " en- graved inside case, attached a 15- ct. gold chain, Prince of Wales pattern, Jubilee half sovereign, and gold trinket bag of wheat, with " Best English Wheat" engraved thereon; 1 15 ct. gold neck chain, with pendant set green stone, pearls around; 1 gold brooch, shamrock, set 3 topaz; 1 small diamond brooch; 1 gold neck chain, thin gold cross attached; 1 gold curb bracelet; 1 pair amethyst earrings ; 1 9- ct. gold albert; 1 lady's brown leather purse containing £ 2 13s. 5th inst., a 9- ct. double albert chain, long links, silver swivel one end, gold the other, dark stone seal as pendant; 1 lady's 18- ct. gold hunter watch, double case, American make, white dial, engraved both cases; 1 lady's 9 or 18- ct. long gold chain, small links.— By A MAN, age about 36, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache dark; dress, dark grey jacket, fancy vest, blue serge trousers, tweed cap, patent leather boots, wearing a gold chain with small links. He took lodgings, stated he was the son of a hotel proprietor at Cardiff, and was a friend of the manager of a theatrical company performing in Dudley. Information to Chief Supt. Speke, Dudley. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 80— Doncaster ( County).— 29th ult., at Hickleton, a Star bicycle, green enamelled frame and wheels ( star enamelled over), drop handle- bars, front lever brake, strap back brake, roller chain, white bar grips, rat- trap pedals, Celtic back tyre, Victor front tyre, black mudguards. Information to Supt. Hickes, Doncaster. 81 — Sheffield ( City).— 24th ult. by house- breaking, 1 silver cake basket, saw pierced; 1 Thermos hot water jug ; 1 silver fruit dish, gilt lined, embossed with fruit ; 1 lid from biscuit caddy ; 1 silver egg boiler, oval; 1 silver fruit dish, sugar and cream, shell shape; 4 silver plated fish eaters, ivory handles, plain pattern; 3 knives to match; 6 fancy " afternoon " teaspoons; 2 silver fruit spoons, gold lined, pierced handles; 1 set of carvers, ivory handles ; 1 lady's gold locket, E. A. A. in monogram ; 1 lady's necklet chain, fancy; 1 gold earring, set pearl in centre; 1 Swedish kroner piece, gilded and made into brooch ; 1 lady's fawn mackintosh, maker's name " J. Walsh" on collar ; 1 fawn mackintosh, brown velvet collar. 21st ult., 12 silver teaspoons; 2 silver jelly spoons; 1 silver butter knife, pearl handle; a child's silver knife, fork and spoon, ivory handles; 1 carving fork, stag horn handle, gold tips; 1 bread knife; 1 cake knife ; 2 gold curb brooches, one with small knob at each end, minus pin ; 1 gold curb bangle, small padlock attached; 1 silver Geneva watch, white dial, black numerals, metal chain, long links, attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Sheffield. PROPERTY FOUND. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 82.— Bristol ( City).— Found in a common lodging house, 17th ult. ( supposed stolen), 2 Georgian circular silver salt cellars, weight 4 ozs. each, 3 lions masks with claw feet supports, dove crest, initials " H. R. M." In good condition. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. PROPERTY RECOVERED. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 83.— Bristol ( City)-— Bicycle, Case No. 24th ult., and thief arrested. 78, ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITA N POLICE DISTRIG T 84.— N Division.— 23rd ult., a bay mare, age 10 years, 14 hands, long mane and tail, near hind fetlock white, white mark across off hind leg, does not run straight in cart, in good condition ; an open spring cart painted dark blue, picked out chocolate and dark red, rubber tyres, tailboard with rounded corners, with flange inside and outside ; 4 large carriage lamps, brass fittings; 3 sets brass mounted harness; 1 riding saddle and bridle; 1 black water- proof knee rug; 1 fibre nose bag, marked R. A. in black ink. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 85.— Cheltenham ( County).— 4th or 5th inst., a chestnut pony, aged, 12 or 13 hands, white stripe down face, short tail, long mane, scar believed on right shoulder; a set black harness, nickel plated fittings, rather old; 1 small spring trap, painted dark green, yellow lines, new front board unpainted, " J. Sabbatella, Tewkesbury Rd.," on right side; 2 black lamps, brass mountings, right one repaired with solder. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. KENT. 86.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— loth ult., a dark brown gelding ( blood), aged, about 16 hands, white star on forehead, very thin neck, short tail, in good condition; a set black plated harness with crest, uplifted hand holding a piece of wood on bridle and saddle, brass hames, chain bottom, very large oval brass buckles, reins tied in centre with a string; a dark green panel Canterbury cart, picked out thin red lines, to seat four, cover on back of seat torn off, one brass oval lamp, brass caps to wheels, double folding tailboard in bad condition, dark green cloth cushion, 2 black waterproof aprons, blue lining, black cane whip, old dark grev rug with lighter grey border, cocoanut nosebag— by A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion sallow, thin face, moustache dark, well spoken ; dress, dark blue serge suit, dark tie, bowler hat. Appear- ance of a commercial traveller, carried a rather large brown hand bag, well polished. Information to the Chief Constable, Tunbridge Wells. ANIMALS, & c., RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 87.— M Division.— Mare and bridle, Case No. 84, 10th ult. RADNORSHIRE. 88. — Llandrindod Wells ( County). Horse, Case No. 61, lst inst., and thief arrested. 6 PERSONS or BODIES FOUND. ESSEX. 89 — Thorpe - le - Soken ( County).— Body of MAN, Case No. 63, » lst inst, identified as ARTHUR NEVILLE. APPREHENSIONS. Act, and for failing to report— Licence- holder THOMAS BROWN, alias JOHN CARR BALD- WIN, Office No. 283- 05, aged 66, height 5 ft. 6 in, complexion fresh, hair ( partly bald) brown, eyes grey, blue mark on nose, scar right eyebrow, 2 on right check, mole left cheek. A native of Aylesbury. Is a notorious poacher and thief. Sentenced at Middle- sex Sessions, 8th March, 1905, to 5 years penal servitude and 2 years supervision for burglary. Licensed 8th March, 1909. f 209. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Aylesbury. 90 Metropolitan Police District, C Division. — ALFRED SHEW, Case No. 84, 1st inst. 91.— Cheshire, Crewe ( County).— TWO MEN, Case No. 11, 1st inst. 92— Essex, Colchester ( County). — GEORGE WM. FISHER, Office No. 2011- 02, Case No. 14, 3rd ult. 93. — Essex, Dun mow ( County). — G. TAYLOR, alias ALFRED LAWSON and SCOTT, Case No. 14, 6th August last, and property recovered. 94 — Essex, Romford ( CWy).- GEORGE WILCOX, Case No. 13, 3rd ult. 95. Flintshire, Holywell ( County).— ELIZABETH BUTTLER, Case No. 20, 24th ult. 96— Hampshire, Romsey ( County).— CHARLES DIFFEY, Case No. 84, 30th April last. 97— Herefordshire, Hereford ( City). — GEORGE T. THOMPSON, Office No. 1709- 03, Case No. 89, 3rd ult, and Tabular Form, 1st inst, at Andover, for arson. 98— Lanarkshire, Glasgow ( City).— JAMES HIGGINS, Office No. 1298- 05, Case No. 22, 1st inst. 99— Lincolnshire, Lincoln ( City).— HENRY WINTER and HARRIS EDWIN TOLLERTON, Case No. 32, 3rd ult. 100. — Staffordshire, Smethwick ( County).— SAMUEL WHILES, Office No. 1775- 05, and JANE STOKES, Case 47, 17th ult, at Middle wich, and committed for trial at ensuing Stafford Sessions. 101 — Yorkshire ( West Riding). Rotherham ( County). — CHARLES DUN- WORTH, Case No. 34, 4th June last. 1- Yorkshire ( West Riding), Sheffield ( City).— LEONARD PARK, Office No. S/ 32677, Case No. 42, 4th June last. LATEST INFORMATION, APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 103.— Convict Supervision Office. — WILLIAM DEED, Office No. 2604- 01, Case No. 2, 1st inst. Not now wanted. BUCKINGHA MS HIRE. 104.— Aylesbury ( County).— On commitment warrant for an offence under the Poaching Prevention DERBYSHIRE. 105.— Chesterfield ( County).— For stealing ( bailee), 30th Mav last, at Shirebrook, a bicycle ( recovered)— ARTHUR READ, age 35, height 5 ft. 2 in, complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark brown, boil scar left side of mouth. An assistant schoolmaster. Absconded 2nd ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, County Police Office, Chesterfield. 106.-— Chesterfield ( Borough).— For obtain- ing an 18- ct. gold English lever watch, white dial, No. 4987 or 49877, by false pretences, 30th ult.— GEORGE HEWES, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in, slight build, complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved, stoops slightly; dress, navy blue suit, bowler hat. A jockey, supposed a native of London. Is well known at low race meetings. Warrant issued. 107.— Chesterfield ( Borough).— For obtain- ing £ 5 by false pretences 30th ult.— GEORGE HEWES, age 54, height 5 ft. 8£ in, complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes brown, scar left chin, large cut scar inside right wrist, large joint base of both thumbs ; dress, navy blue suit, hard hat. A native of Colchester. Is well known as the owner of horses which run at low race meetings. Hewes and his son ( described in Case No. 106, current issue), represent themselves to be travellers in woollen goods for a London firm. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Chesterfield. LANCASHIRE. 108.— Bury ( County).— For stealing, 28th ult, at Ramsbottom, a silver geneva watch, No. 58500, " J. Schofield, Ramsbottom," on dial, silver chain, plain link pattern, St. John's Ambulance medallion as pendant, No. 118177, " John Bailey" inscribed thereon, attached— JAMES WILLIAM CLEGG, alias JOHN W. CLEGG, CONNOR, HUNT, and BRADSHAW, Office No. 1119- 06 ( see Case No. 9, current issue), age 29, height 5 ft. 7 in, complexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue, bullet mark centre of fore head, anchor, bracelet, J. C, and true love left arm; dress, black jacket and vest, white cord trousers ( may be wearing blue overalls), cap, and shoes. A native of Rawtenstall. He called at a house, asked for a cup of tea, and stated he had been employed all night breaking up iron at a mill in the neighbourhood. Stays at common lodging- houses. Information to Supt. Noblett, Bury. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 109 — Hull ( City). — For failing to report— Licence- holder GEORGE MACHIN, alius ft MIT- CHELL, McCLEAN, and McLEAN, Office No. 705- 07, age 50, height 5 ft. in, complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes blue, scar left of forehead. A fitter, native of Burslem. Sentenced at Usk Quarter Sessions, 10th April, 1907, to 3 years penal servitude for false pretences. Licensed 28th August last h 139. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT Iio.— S Division.— 22nd ult, a bay mare, aged, 14 hands, medium mane and tail, white star on forehead, mark on point of near shoulder, broken- winded. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. Ill — Essex, Epping ( County).— ARTHUR JONES, Office No. 2974- 97, Case No. 12, 10th ult. Tabular Form 1st inst, and sentenced at Chelmsford Petty Sessions 1st inst. to 1 month's imprisonment. MISSING. 112.— Since 14th August last from Plumstead, Kent, MINA SHEATH age 45, height 5 ft. 3 in, complexion florid, hair dark brown, eyes grey ; dress, dark violet dress, light blouse, black hat, stockings and shoes, wearing wedding and keeper rings. Desponding, and may have become mentally de- ranged, Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending Oct. 2nd, 1909, with the result, & c. Division concerned. Office No. NAME. Sentence. Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. N. E, K. E, G, W, Y. N. G. H, J, K. G. T, X. G. N. G, N. J, K. P. D. E, Y. V. 1480— 06 BOLLAND, GEORGE 3 months h. l. HENRY 215— O6BOWD, JNO. 2399— 02 BROWN, JOHN 664— 03 COLE, GEORGE 3076— 02 CONNOR, JAMES 2154— 02COSTELLO, DANIEL 1817— 02 DARRELL, RICHARD 2186— 99HAR. UER, RICHARD 2750— OOROBINSON, JAMES 509- 07 SANDS, WALTER 3195— 98: SHAKMAN, SIDNEY 557— 07SLADE, JOHN 5 years p. s. and 2 years supn. 12 months h. l. 6 years p. s. and 3 years supn. 3 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 14 months h. l. 3 years p. s. and 5 years detention 15 months h. l. 6 years p. s. and 3 years supn. 18 months h. l. 1383— 05 1149- 00 1361— 02 3112— 99 SMITH, GEORGE STEAD, CHARLES ALFRED TAPLEY, FREDK. WRAY, EDWARD 5 years p. s. and 2 years supn. 3 months h. l. 3 months h. l. Fined 20s, or 2 months h. l. 30th Sept, North London P. Ct. 27th Sept, Middlesex Sess. 29th Sept, Swansea Qr. Sess. 25th Sept, Middlesex Sess. 23rd Sept, Old Street P. Ct. 2nd Oct, Old Street P. Ct. 5th Sept, Bow Street P. Ct 27tli Sept, Middlesex SeBs. 27th Sent, Folkestone Boro' Sess. 25th Sept, Middlesex Sess. 25tli Sept, Middlesex Sess. 25th Sept, Middlesex Sess. 27th Sept, Middlesex Sess. 2nd Oct, West London P. Ct. 27th Sept, Lambeth P. Ct. Larceny . Housebreaking, and receiving Attempted shop- breaking Housebreaking Larceny ( person) Suspected person Failing to report Larceny Larceny Attempted burglary Housebreaking Attempted burglary Housebreaking Suspected person Larceny GEORGE BOLLAND JNO. BOYD 30th Sept, Marlborough Attempting to ob- Street P. 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