POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1910. VOL. XXVII., No. 2726 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should he addressed to THB EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. t. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 8. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the paymen t must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 6 Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences will be inserted at a cost of 8. s. per portrait, and engravings of stolen property at a cost of 6s. per photograph or sketch, unless the article is large or unusually intricate, when the charge will be higher. A remittance of 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 announcement for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only ; they must be in the usual form , and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. The Space being limited, announcements concerning " Missing 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 EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. SPECIAL NOTICE. The following is a copy of the order which governs the circulation, by the Metropolitan Police, of adver- tisements, or reward bills, for the discovery of property or the detection of crime. The Editor inserts it in hope of preventing delays which some- times occur in publishing such notices, on account of their not being in accordance with the regulations in force in the Metropolis :— 1.— Printed hand- bills, or other advertisements, offering a reward for the discovery of property or the detection of crime, whether printed and issued by the Metropolitan Police, or distributed and exhibited, with the sanction of the Commis- sioners, on the application of private persons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points ( a) The amount of the reward. ( A) The conditions on which it is payable. ( c) The name and address of the person by whom it will be paid. (<£) The name and address of the printer must appear thereon. 2.— No expression must be used in such an advertisement in relation to property stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holding out any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the offender being brought to trial, or without enquiry. Attention is particularly directed to the conditions ( a) to ( d), clause 1, as Police Notices are constantly being received by the Metropolitan Police in which the conditions mentioned have not been complied with, especially those marked ( a) and ( c). Such notices are not distributed. NOTE.— There are 191 Stations of the Metropolitan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. The following specimens of bills are inserted for guidance :— £ 5 REWARD. LOST. 17th December. 1899, at Victoria Street, Westminster, A GOLD LEVER WATCH, No. 54963, " J. S." in monogram on back. Information to Mr. John Smith, 500, Victoria Street, West- minster, by whom the above reward will be paid for the recovery of the watch. [ Insert name and address of the Printer.] APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. £ 50 REWARD. STOLEN. 17th December, 1899. JEWELLERY as follows: [ Give full and accurate description.] The above reward will be paid by Mr. John Smith, 500, Victoria Street, Westminster, to any person giving such information aB will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered Information to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W., or to any Police Station. [ Insert name and address of the Printer.] It is to be specially noted that all printed Bills or Circulars • forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office for posting or dis- tribution, whether offering rewards or otherwise, should have the Printer's name and address thereon, as required by the Act 32 and 33 Vic., cap. 24 ( see second Schedule re- enacting sec. 2 of 2 and 3 Vic., cap. 12). METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1— Convict Supervision Office.— WILLIAM TOWNSEND, Office No. 494- 03, Tabular Form, 4th inst. Not now wanted. 2.— S Division.— For obtaining money by false pretences— Dr. MARS ARTOT, a Frenchman, age 50, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, broad shouldered, complexion sallow, flat full face, high cheek bones, hair ( long at back) turning grey, slight moustache grey, eyes dark, pinkish growth on right eyelid, of smart appearance ; dress, black overcoat ( fur collar), blue serge jacket suit, large black soft felt hat, sometimes wears a fur cap. He advertises for hotel managers, secretaries, & c., under the name of " The Polyglot Society of London or Paris. " Warrant issued. 3 — S Division.— For stealing £ 1 6s. from his lodgings, 24th ult.— ERNEST MARSHALL, Office No. 3421- 99, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes hazel, scar left thumb, good teeth, erect carriage, smart appearance; dress, fawn mackintosh, riding breeches, brown gaiters and boots, light green cap. A native of Chelmsford. Suffers from injury to breast or side, and may seek medical attention at hospitals, infirmaries, etc. Warrant will be applied for. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. 4.— Biggleswade ( County).— For obtaining two horses by a worthless cheque at Potton Fair, 31st ult.— J. RICHARDS, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Tatman, Biggleswade. BERKSHIRE. 5.— Reading ( Count)/).— For failing to report — Licence- holder ROBERT KNIGHT, alias WEBB and WEST, Office No. 1774- 02, age 72, height 5 ft. 7i in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers and moustache grey, eyes grey, scar each eyebrow and right thumb, weak- minded, usually dressed in dark clothes. A native of Beenham, Berks. Sentenced at Reading Borough Quarter Sessions, 2nd August, 1907, to 3 years penal servitude for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences. Licensed 23rd December, 1909. Q. h. 189. May be dealt with where found. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Reading. 6.— Wokingham ( County).— For obtaining food and lodging by false pretences, 5th inst., and stealing a green leather purse and 7s. 6d., 7th inst.— — MURPHY, age 24 to 28, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair and moustache light ; dress, brown overcoat with 1 button only, dark striped suit and cap, white muffler, horseshoes thereon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Goddard, Wokingham. 7 — Reading ( Borough). — For stealing a cheque book, containing blank cheques Nos. 187/ A823616- 20, on Lloyds Bank, between 8th ult. and 1st inst.— WILLIAM SLYFIELD, alias SMITH, JOSEPHS, HUNT, ANDERSON, and STANLEY, age 55, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) brown, bald on top, LOVE inside left forearm, dot 2nd and 3rd left fingers, scar right side of neck, mark on face, addicted to drink, wearing grey overcoat, light cap. A gardener, native of Tifehurst, Berks. He served in the Hants Con- stabulary, and was discharged in 1882. Has been convicted at Leighton Buzzard, London, Wells, Maidstone, Aylesbury, Poole, Henley and Reading, of larceny and false pretences. He calls upon tradesmen and represents that he is an agent for a well known lady in the district, orders goods, and tenders a cheque in payment signed " Russell," and asks for commission upon the order. May apply for work in gardens. 8. — Reading ( Borough). — For larceny ( lodgings)— SARAH or KATE PRICE, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., long face, hair ( turning grey on left side) light, upper lip projects, large front teeth, which are wide apart, mole on cheek with a few hairs thereon; dress, long navj' blue " Gibson " coat, blue velvet collar and cuffs thereon, blue skirt, cream colour blouse, black spots, black fur necklet, round sable fur hat, small black shoes, worn down at heels. She took lodgings 20th ult., and absconded on the 27th ult. with a purse containing money. A cook, stated she had been employed at a hotel outside the railway station at Oxford for 8 months, may apply at registry offices for a similar situation. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Henderson, Chief Constable, Reading. BUCKINGHA MS HI RE. $ — High Wycombe ( County).— Vov steal- ing fowls ( recovered)— WILLIAM FEASEY, age 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins, complexion fresh, hair and moustache sandy; dress, light brown jacket and vest, nearly new dark cord trousers, dark cap, blue striped muffler. Is a reservist of the Oxford Light Infantry, is fond of showing his Army papers in Public Houses, usually works with threshing machines or on farms, generally sleeps out or at low lodging- houses. A native of Wheeler End, West Wycombe. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Summers, High Wycombe. CHESHIRE. 10.— Liscard ( County).— For stealing a pair of oil paintings— ISHMAEL JONES, age " about 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, broad shoulders, complexion pale, broad features, hair and moustache dark, of good address, Welsh accent, walks erect; 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1910. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT—( continued). usually wears dark clothes and black bowler hat. Stated he was employed by a firm of picture dealers. Is accompanied by his wife, age 55, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, wearing a fawri colour cape, blue velvet hat with blue ribbon. Warrant issued. 11.— Liscard ( County).— For stealing 3 lady's gold dress rings ( 1 set 5 diamonds, claw setting; 1 set 5 or 7 diamonds; 1 set large sapphire and 2 diamonds each side); 1 gold brooch, flower pattern, set small brilliants; 1 Kruger sovereign ; 1 plain gold hunter watch, keyless, maker supposed Schierwater, Church Street, Liverpool, No. 37119 on movement.— EDWARD LYONS, age 24, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion pale, hair dark, eyes brown, slight impedi- ment in speech, ring tattooed on one finger, ship on one wrist, large scar back of one hand; dress, dark navy blue suit, jacket double- breasted, fawn- colour mackintosh, black hard felt hat, black tie, brown boots. A native of Liverpool. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McHale, Liscard. 12.— Middlewich ( County).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the Congleton Union — WILLIAM WILSON, age about 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light brown, eyes grey. A farm labourer, native of Sandbach, Cheshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Thompson, Middlewich. DERBYSHIRE. 13.— Matlock ( County).— For obtaining 2 boxes containing 10 canaries by false pretences, 7th December, 1909— T. F. VERNON* late of Balham Hill, London, S. W. Believed a native of Croydon. He answers advertisements in poultry papers, agrees to purchase birds, which he asks to be forwarded on approval to a temporary address in London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Clarke, Matlock. DORSETSHIRE. 14.— Beaminster ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings 3 £ 5 notes ; 1 light mackintosh with green velvet collar, and £ 2— A MAN, age 32, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes brown; wearing grey coat, dark vest ( double breasted), and a grey vest, red plaid scarf, dark cap, brown leggings, probably the stolen mackintosh. A North Country man. Has served in the Army; was employed by a horse dealer; attends fairs. Information to Supt. King, Beaminster. ESSEX. 15.— Brentwood ( County). — For stealing, 7th inst., a pair grey tweed trousers; 1 pair lace boots, stamped " B U "— JOHN PALMER, age 19, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair and eyes brown, thick lips; dress, tweed jacket and cap, the stolen trousers and boots. A porter, native of Great Yarmouth. Tramps the country and frequents casual wards. Warrant issued. 16.— Brentwood ( County).— For absconding with workhouse clothing, 4th inst.— WILLIAM WILKINSON, age 58, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes grey; dress, grey tweed suit, black overcoat, stamped " Billericay Union," boots stamped " B U." A labourer, native of Brentwood. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Marden, Brentwood. FLINTSHIRE. 17.— Mold ( County).— For stealing ( servant) a pair of brown cord breeches, with leggings ; 1 comb ; 1 clothes brush; 2 pocket knives; 2 handkerchiefs; 2 hair brushes, from a farmhouse— A MAN, age 18, height 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, cut scar bridge of nose and top of left ear, 3 tattooed right forearm, cross, 2 dots, heart and 147 left forearm; dress, dark grey suit, brown cap, heavy blucher boots. A native of Manchester. Previously convicted at Portmadoc in October and at St. Asaph in November, 1909. Has been in Lostock Junction Industrial School. Information to Supt. Da vies, Mold. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 18.— Cardiff ( City).— For stealing a watch and chain ( recovered)— CHARLES HENRY, a Jew, age about 35, height 5 ft. 1 in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair and moustache black, eyes weak, sore lids, prominent nose; dress, dark green jacket with light stripes, large dark stain on left breast, black trousers, dark cap. A french polisher. Is also wanted in London and Birmingham. Photograph can be seen on application. Warrant issued. 19.— Cardiff ( City).— For stealing, 29th December, 1909, a watch ( recovered)— FLORRIE THOMAS, age about 22, height 5 ft., complexion pale, hair light, wears gold- rimmed glasses; dress, long brown jacket, black skirt, brown straw hat. Warrant issued. 20.— Cardiff ( City).— For obtaining food by false pretences— DAVID THOMAS, alias WILLIAM GEORGE JOCELYN, age about 46, short, complexion fair, oval face, hair light, slight moustache; dress, brown coat and vest, dark striped trousers, blue tie, grey cap. An insurance agent. Warrant issued. 21.— Cardiff ( City).— For failing to surrender to his bail, charged with larceny ( ship)— RICHARD REYNOLDS, alias FREDERICK LAMBERT, RAYMOND, RANDALL and SAGE, Office No. | S/ 14013, age 28, height 5 ft. 6^ in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes brown, clasped hands and flags left, clasped hands, crossed flags, eagle, heart, TRUE LOVE, A. L. E. right forearm. A half- caste, native of Barbadoes. Speaks with foreign accent. Usually dresses in dark clothes and cap, and frequents docks and railway stations. Warrant issued. 22 — Cardiff ( City).— For shopbreaking, 16th ult. — SAMUEL SMITH, Office No. S/ 101652, I age 22, height 5 ft. 2^ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, scar corner left eye, over left eyebrow, and on 4th left finger, dimple in chin, slightly deaf, stutters; dress, dark clothes and cap ( much worn), white muffler. A brushmaker, native of Macclesfield. Usually stays at common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 23.— Aldershot ( County).— For stealing, 8th inst., a 12- 14 De Dion Bouton motor car, No. L. B. 5294, dark blue body, scarlet wheels, plated fittings, four- seated, side entrance, wind screen, Cape cart hood, aluminium dash board, with speedometer and clock attached, luggage rack behind, tool box under each side step, 3 fixed acetylene gas lamps, cocoa- nut mat with red edges in front, red fluffy mat behind— TIMOTHY HEALY, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fair, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes blue; dress, brown tweed suit with dark stripes, greenish motor cap with chin strap, believed wearing a white wrapper, light lace boots, and blue motor coat with 2 rows of white metal buttons. Is a private of the Royal Irish Fusiliers. Native of Paisley. He was accompanied by a private of the 3rd Dragoon Guards, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair auburn, eyes blue, wearing khaki uniform, and is now an absentee. Native of Desborough. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 24.— Fareham ( County).— For not complying with a maintenance order made at Fareham Petty Sessions, 3rd ult.— WILLIAM JAMES PARSONS, , age 29, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue; dress, navy blue jacket and vest, check trousers, green cap, dark overcoat, may be wearing breeches and gaiters. A groom. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Carman, Fareham. 2b.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For stealing £ 3 1.2s., 22nd ult.— THOMAS MAJOR, age 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes hazel, rather large nose; dress, greenish suit, light jacket underneath, cycling stockings, brown shoes, cap or bowler hat. Has been employed as a labourer on the New Dock, Ports- mouth. Photograph may be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Portsmouth. HER TFORDSHIRE. 26.— St. Albans ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings a lady's silver keyless watch, chased back, white dial, black figures HIRST, age about 32, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion and slight moustache dark, hair dark brown, eyes blue, large indentation each side of neck, of military appearance; dress, brown coat and vest, dark tweed trousers, black overcoat, Irish frieze cuffs and collar, check scarf, heavy lace boots. Has served in the Royal Engineers. He obtained lodgings, stated he was employed by the National Telephone Company. Absconded 4th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt.' Reed, County Police Office, St. Albans. KENT. 27.— Canterbury ( City).— For deserting his 2 children, leaving them chargeable to the Blean Union, 21st ult.— ALBERT EDWARD WELLS, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes dark grey; dress, navy blue jacket suit, dark cap or black felt hat. A shoemaker. A reward of £ 1 will be paid by the Guardians, Blean Union, for the arrest of Wells. ' Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Canterbury. 28 — Folkestone ( Borough).— For embezzle- ment— VICTOR HALLE, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., rather stout build, hair and slight moustache brown; dress, dark suit and cap. A native of Maidstone. Is a reservist of the West Kent Regiment. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Folkestone. LANCASHIRE. 29 — Reedley ( County). — For embezzling £ 49 16s. 3d., monies of the Prudential Assurance Co., during January— SAMUEL LEYLAND, age 34, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) dark, heavy moustache ( waxed at ends) inclined to sandy, eyes dark, clean shaved prominent nose; dress, blue serge suit, or light tweed jacket suit. A clerk and cashier. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pincock, Reedley, near Burnley. 30— Liverpool ( City).— For embezzling £ 81, 22nd. ult., and other dates— GEORGE L. TROTT, age 30, height about 5 ft. 8 ins., high fore- head, hair thin in front, clean shaved; dress, dark jacket and trousers, fancy blue striped vest, hard hat, was employed as a butter and confectionery manufacturer's clerk. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. 31 — Barrow- in- Furness ( Borough).— For larceny ( lodgings) — THOMAS GORDON FRANKLIN, age 16, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion fresh, sharp features, hair light; dress, navy blue suit, patches on knees of trousers, light cap with green stripes, grey overcoat, blue muffler, brown boots. A native of Northwich. Information to the Chief Constable, Barrow- in- Furness. 32.— Preston ( Borough).— For failing to report - Licence- holder GEORGE WIIITMORE, Office No. 2612- 02, age 28, height 5 ft. 2f in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, 2 scars forehead, scar nose and each thumb, nose inclined to right. A native of Kirby Bedon. Sentenced at Norwich Assizes, 5th June, 1907, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 8th September, 1909. h. 209. May be dealt with where found. Information to the Chief Constable, Preston. 33.— Warrington ( Borough).— For stealing property described in Case No. 27, 17th December, 1909— HENRY BRYANT, age 29, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion pale, round face, hair dark brown, moustache and eyes brown, flag and wreath tattooed on left upper arm. A native of London. He obtained goods by tendering worthless cheques. Sentenced at Manchester, 3rd February, 1909, to 9 months imprisonment. Is also wanted at Chippen- ham, Wrexham, Southport, and Worthing. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Warrington. LEICES TERSHIRE. 34.— Leicester ( Borough).— For stealing £ 36 and a 50 franc note from a till, 4th inst.— TWO MEN ( 1st), age 40, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., slight build, hair and moustache brown, long nose, badly pockmarked; wearing dark navy or black overcoat, velvet collar, dark trousers, light stripe, silk hat, black tie, gold chain and ring; ( 2nd), age 45, height 5 ft. 7 in., well built, hair brown, wearing black overcoat, hard hat, black tie. Information to the Head Constable, Leicester. NOR THA MPTONSHIRE. 35.— Kettering ( County). — For rape— ARTHUR PERKINS, age 22, height 5 ft. 9 in., good build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, carries his head forward when walking, slightly bow- legged; dress, brown jacket and vest, dark trousers and cap. A labourer, native of Geddington. Warrant issued. 36.— Kettering ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) £ 3 — WILLIAM ERNEST GISSING, alias CHARLES GREEN, age 37, height 5 ft. 5£ in., com- plexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, 2 scars back S:. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. DEVONSHIRE. 37.— Exeter ( City).— For housebreaking, 23rd ( green stripe), brown vest, green cap. A native of ult. — CHARLES EDWARD HATCH, alias Bristol. Has served in the Dorset and other regi- FREDERICK SYMONDS, ARTHUR SAMUEL merits, of military appearance. Frequents common GUELPH, and COLLINSON, Office No. 840- 99, lodging houses and low class public houses, or may Information to the Chief Constable, Merthyr Tydfil. SUSSEX ( East). 42. — Hastings ( Borough). — For bigamy, HENRY EDWARD BARKS, alias ALYEY, age 28, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, CA RNA R VONSHIRE. 39.— Bangor ( County).— For obtaining £ 5 by a forged cheque, August, 1909— FRANCIS ARTHUR low, high vest, small tie, heavy dark grey overcoat, hard felt hat, lace boots. A dental mechanic. Information to the Chief Constable, Gateshead. age 34, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion ruddy, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes grey, scar corner of left eyebrow, each forearm and 2 left of forehead, right elbow contracted; dress, blue coat and trousers be found staying at casual wards. Has been con- victed at Liskeard, Saltash, Gloucester, Oxford, Dorset and Cwmbran. Information to the Chief Constable, Exeter. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 38.— B Division.— For stealing ( servant) £ 138, 28th ult.— THOMAS VALENTINE, age 19, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar over right eyebrow, slovenly gait; dress, PHILLIPS, alios RALPH KERR, MANNERS, & c. ( Case No. 6, 17th September, 1909), age 24 to 28, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., sturdy build, complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved. An architect, native of Chorley, Lanes. In 1906 he opened two high- class fish shops at Walsall, and in the early part of j 1909 was employed as a boot salesman at Horse Fair, Birmingham. Was accompanied by A MAN, age 20, height about 5 ft. 6 in., hair black, clean shaved. Stated he was a medical student at Birmingham University. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Guest, Bangor. CLAMORGA NSHIRE. DURHAM. 40.— Gateshead ( Borough).— On warrant, he being a necessary witness against two men under ' remand on a charge of procuring abortion— AARON TAYLOR, age 25, height about 5 ft. 8 in., very slight build, long thin face, hair dark brown, eyes blue; dress, dark grey suit, square cut jacket, cut slight moustache dark, eyes blue. A bricklayer, native of Derby. An acrobat, has served in the Derbyshire Constabulary. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. SUFFOLK ( East). 13. — Lowestoft ( County).— For obtaining by a worthless cheque, a bay mare, described in Case No. 48, 21st ult. — THOMAS ALEXANDER SYRES, alias THOMAS HARRIS, Office No. S/ 69458, Case Nos. 24, 28th February, 1908, and 4, dark grey jacket suit, black bowler hat, lace boots. A native of Shepherd's Bush. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. 41.- Merthyr Tydfil ( Borough). — For embezzlement— JACOB HARRIS HYMAN, a Jew, age 46 to 48, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) and slight moustache dark, eyes blue, stoops, inclined to weak knees; dress, black morning coat and vest, dark striped trousers, bowler hat. Has been a jeweller, tobacconist, commercial traveller, also a butcher. Warrant issued. 18th October, 1907, age 42, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, lost right leg, and when attending sales, & c., usually wears an artificial one, but after accomplishing his object, takes train to another town, discards the artificial limb, and uses a crutch and walking stick. May be found living in quiet lodgings in a respectable 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1910. PORTRAITS OP PERSONS WANTED ( contd). locality, remaining under cover during the day, making occasional visits to public houses at night. He may also endeavour to secure the tenancy of a small shop in the neighbourhood of markets, with a view to opening a fish and rabbit commission business. Has been convicted at Croydon, Cambridge, and Maidstone. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Lowestoft. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued). crown of head, scar bridge of nose, tattooed faint dots back left forearm ; wearing old dark clothes and cap. A native of Yarmouth. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hooper, Kettering. 44.— Peterborough { City).— For obtaining 10s. by false pretences, 21st ult.— ARTHUR B. COLES, alias BEN DAVIS, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., good build, complexion, hair and moustache ( waxed at ends) dark, of smart appearance; dress, dark green overcoat with black stripes, light tweed or check breeches, brown leather leggings and bowler hat, had with him a brown Gladstone bag. Stated he was a representative of the Yorkshire Manufacturing Clothing Company, Bradford, obtained deposits for suits and overcoats, and absconded. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Peterborough. NOTTINGHA MS HIRE. 45.— Nottingham ( City).— For failing to report— Licence- holder ARTHUR REYNOLDS, alias ROBERT SELBY, Office No. 2096- 09, age 29, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, flower back right, star back left hand, 5 dots right thumb. A native of Leicester. Sentenced at Winchester Assizes, 19th June, 1907, to 3 years penal servitude for accusing of infamous crime to extort money. Licensed lst November, 1909. h. 264. Warrant issued, may be dealt with where found during currency of licence. Information to the Chief Constable, Nottingham. OXFORDSHIRE. 46.— Bur ford ( County).— For stealing, 8th inst., a horse ( recovered)— JAMES RICHENS, age 48, height 5 ft. 3| in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, scar inside right knee and back of left wrist, walks ercct; dress, long brown overcoat, light tweed suit, tight- fitting trousers, large cap, brown lace boots, usually carries a large bamboo cane. A low horse dealer, supposed a native of Shrivenham, Berks. Is also wanted at Faringdon, Berks, for a similar offence, see Case No. 17, 31st December, 1909. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Allmond, Burford. SHROPSHIRE. 47.— Wellington ( Comity).— For stealing at Dawley, 28th ult., a blue suit, spot of white paint on one knee; 1 pair dark trousers; 1 pair woollen drawers; • 1 white handkerchief; 1 blue muffler ; 1 green cotton shirt; 1 brown overcoat; 1 light lace boot, size 8 — RAYMOND CURRIER, aee about 60, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown ( turning grey), eyes blue ( rather small), walks fast and erect; dress, brown overcoat and stolen clothing, odd boots. A fitter, tramps the country seeking work. Sometimes hawks scissors, rings, & c., in public houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Fulcher, Wellington. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 48. — Burslem ( County). — For stealing £ 216s. lid., 3rd inst.— GEORGE EATON, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes brown; dress, light mackintosh, dark plaid jacket and vest, dark grey breeches with red stripe at sides, brown leather leggings ( blacked), peak cap, watertight boots. A farm labourer, native of Fenton, Staffs, has also been employed with roundabouts. Has served in the Yeomanry and may endeavour to join the Army. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hicklin, Buislem. 49.— Smethwick ( County).— For failing to report— Licence holder JAMES WHARTON, alias CHALK, Office No. 2212- 09, age 60, height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, scar forehead, right eye- brow and on nose, mole left cheek. A native of Ireland. Sentenced at Stafford Assizes, 21st July, 1906, to 4 years penal servitude for coining. Licensed 22nd" November, 1909. g. 349. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Goodwin, Smethwick. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 54.— Hull ( City).— For false pretences ( bogus directory)— HAROLD JENKINS, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft 4 or 5 ins., slight build, complexion fair, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes ( believed) blue, generally wears glasses with gold colour rims, cotton wool in left ear, very talkative; dress some- times Norfolk jacket suit, brown leggings, occasion- ally silk hat and frock coat. A native of Hull. May be found canvassing for " The British Merchants, Shippers and Professional Trades Directory and Business Guide." Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 55.- Rotherham ( Borough). For embezzling £• 2 Is. 9d.— F. E. SMITH, age 21, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, hair dark brown, clean shaved; wearing light grey overcoat, blue suit, green fancy vest, red and blue muffler. A journalist, has been employed at Sheffield, Manchester, and Rotherham. Information to the Chief Constable, Rotherhani. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. SURREY. 50— Reigate ( Borough).— For stealing ( bailee), lst inst., a lady's old pattern bicycle, recently enamelled black, free wheel, pedals fastened with nuts on inside, front rim brake, " Hunt's " padded saddle— GEORGE SCOTCHING, age about 28, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion swarthy, hair and moustache brown; dress, dark jacket suit, dark trousers, dark cap, white wrapper, brown boots or shoes. Stated he was a reservist from the Hussars and wished to go to Horley to draw his allowance. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Reigate. SUSSEX ( West). 51.— Worthing ( County).— For attempting to obtain £ 5 by false pretences, 7th inst. RIGBY, age 20, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, thin face, clean shaved, eyes blue, well spoken ; dress, grey overcoat and cap, drab colour gloves, gold watch and ring. He called at houses, engaged rooms, and attempted to obtain money on the pretence that he had a quantity of luggage at the railway station. Said he was the son of Dr. Rigby, of London. He attempted to obtain money in a similar way at Hayward's Heath a few days ago. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. WA R WICKS HI RE. 52.— Longford ( County).— For burglary at Bulkington, 3rd inst., and stealing a silver keyless watch, Swiss make, No. 78486, " Hough, Coventry," on dial; 1 heavy gold curb bracelet; 1 9- ct. gold locket with rope pattern gold chain ; 1 small gold brooch ; 1 postal order for 4s., issued at East Hani, London, probably Plashet Grove Post Office, and £ 1 — FRANCES HENRY NEWMAN, age 21, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., complexion pale, pimples on face, hair light, prominent nose ; dress, dark green jacket, brownish cord breeches, dark leggings, green cap, may be wearing a black overcoat. A native of Aston, Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Drakeley, Longford, Coventry. WORCES TERSHIRE. 53.— Redditch ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, 9th inst., a brown leather brief bag; 1 silver Geneva watch ; 1 lady's do. ; 1 gold albert, long and short links ; 1 gold cricket medal, " Wash- ford Mills Team" engraved thereon ; 1 Post Office Savings Bank book, 1 Metropolitan Bank pass book, both in name of Rosannah Jane Tillslcy; 2 Pru- dential Insurance Policies, Nos. 1412495 and J. 16463209; and 15s.— H. WISE ( supposed false), age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, eyes hazel, prominent nose inclined to right side, one left front upper tooth missing, appearance of a foreigner; dress, navy blue morning jacket, dark knitted vest, with small white spots, dark trousers with close light stripes, cream colour tie with black spots, gold colour safety pin, dark green soft felt hat, gold colour curb pattern watch chain. Stated lie was a furniture dealer, and native of Clifton, Bristol. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hayes, Redditch. CARNAR VONSHIRE. 56.— Bangor ( County).— Remanded ( on bail) till 15th inst., charged with obtaining goods by false pretences — FREDERICK HORNING, age 29, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, I clean shaved, eyes blue. A pork butoher, said to be a native of Dewsbury, and to have been previously convicted at St. Helens. Information to Supt. Guest, Bangor. DERBYSHIRE. 57.— Ch es ter field ( Borouglt). — Committed for trial at ensuing Derbyshire Assizes, charged with stealing billiard balls from a hotel— HERBERT GILL, alias WHITE, GOODHALL, RICKERS, i WILKINSON, and MITCHELL, Office No. 3326- 02, age 33, height 5 ft. 10£ in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes grey, scar left temple and each wrist. Pledged by Gill, and believed stolen, a silver keyless J- plate English lever watch, No. 76285, monogram on back " J. W.," which covers the whole of the case. Information to the Chief Constable, Chesterfield. ESSEX. 58.— Colchester ( Borough), — Remanded, charged with stealing from an officer's club, 2nd inst., an overcoat, & c. ( recovered)— STANLEY JOHNSON, age 34 or 35, height about 6 ft. 1 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache light, eyes blue, dot left forearm, mole right side of neck, He served 14 years in the Army, and was discharged at Belfast, 28th June, 1908, as medically unfit. A clerk. Found in his possession a pawnticket relatin to a watch, Samuel's Acme lever, No. 576155, cappei Geneva silver cases, " G. Higginson " engraved inside of back case, " G. H." on outside case, and a silver open curb albert, pledged 6th ult., he also sold a pair of box calf boots, size 8, nearly new, toecapped, " Box calf" stamped in gilt letters inside left boot, supposed stolen. Believed wanted elsewhere. Information to the Chief Constable, Colchester. SUFFOLK ( East). 59.— Lowestoft ( County). — Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, charged with malicious damage to a plate glass w indow, 2nd inst.— HKNRY ARTHUR BASSETT, age 18, height 5 ft. 3i in., complexion swarthy, hair dark, eyes hazel, small cut scar palm of left hand; dress, blue jacket and guernsey, dark grey striped trousers, white wrapper, light green cap. A ship's cook, native of St. Louis, U. S. A. Stated he came to England 11 years ago, has worked in Jewish restaurants at Poplar, London, also several sea voyages as mess room steward. Sentenced at Marlborough, Wilts, 10th August, 1908, to 14 days imprisonment for larceny. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Lowestoft. WARWICKSHIRE. 60 — Nuneaton ( County).— Committed for trial at Warwick Assizes, charged with stealing fitter's tools from works ( several cases), also for stealing a dressing case from a railway— ARTHUR MASON, alias IVAN ROMANOFF, ALEXANDER CHRIS- TAIN, NICHOLAS IVAN ROMANOFF, FRANCIS A. MASON, ERNEST BAKER and ERNEST A. MASON, age 36, height 5 ft. 3| in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, A native of Birmingham. Information to Supt. Evans, Nuneaton. TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1910. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 61.— P Division.— Since 4th ult., a set of 3 gold studs, set pearls, in blue velvet case, white lining, " Garrard, Hay market," inside case; I pair gold sleeve links, set single stone diamonds ; 1 gold pin, acorn shape, set pearls and diamonds; 1 pair gold earrings, set imitation pearls, convertible to studs; 1 antique metal brooch, about 2J in. long, set 2 rubies and about 6 pearls; 1 long gold neckchain, very fine curb pattern ; 1 pair plain gold solitaires ; 1 plain gold collar stud; 1 silver cigarette case, very thin; 1 ivory elephant charm, f in. long, silver ring attached. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BUCKINGHA MS HIRE. & 20 Reward. 62.— High Wycombe ( Borough).— 29th or 30th ult., a half- hoop diamond ring, set 5 very large stones; 1 diamond and sapphire do., set 2 diamonds and 2 sapphires, 1 sapphire missing; 2 rings, 3 diamonds in each, gipsy setting; 1 diamond bracelet, consisting of a knot of 39 diamonds in shape of a heart; 1 gold curb do.; 1 long gold chain, small links; 1 lady's gold keyless half hunter watch, has been electrified, and is out of order; 1 diamond and pearl star brooch; 1 gold brooch, large cluster of diamonds in centre, pin missing, safety pin attached; 2 gold watches ( 1 Swiss gold filled back, No. 116333, 1 American do., No. 12499367); 1 Ingersoll do.; 1 antique gold do., gold face and numerals, strikes, chimes, and plays tunes, engine turned, No. 236 ; 1 gold curb chain, bar missing, masonic pendant, attached; 1 plain gold English lever, half- hunter, No. 32139. The above reward will be paid by Walter Birch, Esq., High Wycombe, Bucks, to any person giving such information as will lead to the appre- hension and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to the Chief Constable, High Wycombe. ESSEX. 63 — Epping ( County).— 4th inst., by shopbreak- ing, a 14- ct. gold demi- hunter keyless watch, " A. B. R." inside ; 1 do. keyless watch, open face, " U " inside; 1 do., " C. B. R." inside; 1 lady's 18- ct. gold English lever keyless, " F. B. inside; 1 do. 9- ct. Geneva key- less " B. F. E." inside; 1 do. 18- ct. demi- hunter key- wind, " E. B." inside; 1 do. 14- ct. keyless watch, gold dial, " B. W." inside— the letters are all scratched inside. Information to Supt. Laver, Epping. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 64. Bristol ( City).— 5th inst., a reddish pink leather jewel case, about 8 in. by 4 in., containing 1 lady's rather heavy gold neck chain, pendant set 2 amethysts and 6 diamonds attached ; 1 gold brooch, shape of Prince of Wales's feathers, set pearls and brilliants; 1 gold heart- shaped do., set turquoise in shape of a shamrock inside a gold circle; 1 Chinese gold oval do., set 3 pearls and brilliants; 1 clinical thermometer.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 34, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair light, clean shaved, very bad front teeth; wearing dark overcoat, black bowler hat, white muffler. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. Go.— Aldershot ( County).— 8th inst., at Farnborough, 3 overcoats ( 1 dark French grey, blanket material, old English make, fit a man about 6 ft.; 1 dark grey with light stripes, velvet collar; 1 brown mackintosh, oil spot bottom of right side, 1 button missing, armlets on sleeves, usual pockets, containing a pair of green gloves and a blue, mauve and yellow scarf). Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 66.— Aldershot ( County).— Information relat- ing to property, Case No. 66, 7th ult., cancelled, thief arrested. 67.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— During past 12 months, a 15- ct. gold fancy cable Albert, marked 50- 14; 1 18- ct. single gold curb, 843.29; 1 half- hoop ruby and diamond ring, 73.32; 1 do. emerald and do., 96.23; 1 diamond do., 98.3; 1 ruby and dia- mond cluster do., 925.9 ; 1 diamond and pearl treble trefoil brooch, 101.23; 1 gold chain purse, 208.26. Information to the Chief Constable, Portsmouth. KENT. 68.— Folkestone ( Borough).— 7th inst., from a boarding house, a gold keyless hunter watch, No. 10724, white dial " Elgin" thereon, black hands, initials " C. H." on outside; 1 double gold albert, open link pattern; 1 gold- plated sovereign purse, containing £ 2 ; 1 black and white fancy knitted vest — by A MAN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., dark moustache ; wearing dark overcoat, black bowler hat, carried a black handbag. Information to the Chief Constable, Folkestone. 69 — Tunbridge Wells ( Borough). — lst inst., a Rover bicycle, No. D. 54182, black enamelled, wheels picked out red, 2 inverted lever brakes, Lucas carrier at back, 3 spring saddle, tool bag containing card with " Hobbs " thereon. 4th inst., a lady's gold watch, medium size, gold face, chased back; 1 rolled gold brooch, shape of a bird, set imitation seed pearls; and 8s. 3d.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, small moustache dark, pimples on face; dress, blue jacket and trousers, light vest and cap, long white scarf with blue stripes at ends, light brown boots. He took lodgings, and stated he was a railway booking clerk. Is identical with man, Cases Nos. 25 and 79, 28th ult. Information to the Chief Constable. Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 70.— Hurst ( County).— 5th inst., at Denton, a silver teapot, 8 in. high ; 1 do. coffee pot, 14 in. high ; 1 do. sugar basin, 6 in. high; 1 do. cream jug, 4 ins. high ; all chased and stamped. Information to Supt. Hewitt, Hurst. WORCES TERSHSRE. 74 — Worcester ( County). — 29th ult., at Kempsey, a Rudge- Whitworth bicycle, 1900 pattern, No. 47674, black enamelled, 24- in. frame, 28- in. wheels, plated rims, flat handle- bars, celluloid grips, Bowden back brake, mud- guards tied with string, 74 gear, bell, lamp, and pump attached. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 75.— Hull ( City).— During January, 1 lady's 18- ct. gold single stone diamond ring; 1 do. half- hoop 5 stone diamond ring; 1 do. half- hoop 5 stone graduated claw setting diamond ring, " J. W." inside; 1 silver English lever watch, No. 37604, Benson maker; 1 do. lever watch, No. 300957, rolled gold chain ; 1 gold medal, " B. S. A. A." inscribed thereon; 1 silver Geneva watch, No. 33004; 1 gold trellis work expanding bracelet watch, white dial, dark blue numerals, keyless half hunter, " 639 c/=/ — " scratched inside outer case; 1 English lever watch, No. 4002; 1 electro- plated salt cellar, 10 in. round, beaded on top, stands on 3 legs, lion's head at top of each leg. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). IG.— Thornahy - on - Tees ( County).— 29th or 30th ult., from a cabin on the North Eastern Railway at Kirklevington, a black rough overcoat, red and black check lining, two pockets inside ( one large), black bone buttons, nearly new; and a 60 ft. tape measure in brown leather case. Information to Supt. Cook, Thornaby- on- Tees. SURREY. 71.— Chertsey ( County).— 5th inst., from a motor car at Ottersnaw, a grey opossum rug lined bright green cloth. Information to Supt. Mears, Chertsey. SUSSEX. | 72.— Brighton ( Borough).— 5th inst., from a jewellers, 3 single stone diamond rings (" 1590 " scratched inside 2, " 1290" inside other); 2 half- hoop ruby do., diamond points, " G Bros, 10910 " inside ; 1 emerald and diamond crossover do., " 8915 " inside ; 1 do. half- hoop do., 3 emeralds and 4 diamonds, " 18910" inside; 1 3 stone turquoise do., gipsy setting, " 3915" inside; 1 half- hoop diamond do., " 16910" inside; 1 do., " 9915" inside. All the above are 18- ct. gold, and have 1 or more of the following letters scratched inside : " F, O, S, N, D, E, X, U, A, C,"— by A MAN, age about 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair ( brushed very straight) and slight moustache dark; wearing a dark blue overcoat, hard felt hat, appearance of a waiter. He called at a shop on 4th inst. and presented a card bearing name " Carpenter," and left a rolled gold hunter watch to be repaired. He called again 5th inst. and asked to be shown some rings, a tray was placed on the counter which he immediately picked up and decamped. Information to the Chief Constable, Brighton. SUSSEX ( East). 73.— Lewes ( County).— 29th ult., a gold keyless hunter watch, white dial, black figures, gold hands, monogram " A. T." on outside of front case, " Pre- sented to Alfred Tidy, in recognition of valued services, by Newick Cricket Club, Oct. 2nd, 1894," on back case. Information to Supt. Vine, Lewes. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 77.— N Division.— 27th ult., a black gelding, 9 years, 16 hands, thick set, rough coat and mane, short tail, white hairs above near hind coronet, shod behind. In fair condition. 78.— w Division.— 9th inst., a bay gelding, aged, 16 hands 3 in., off hind fetlock white, No. 225 stamped in two places on near fore hoof, 1 leather collar, 1 bridle and harness " WW " thereon. Information to the Metropolitan Police Office New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND. HERTFORDSHIRE. 79.— St. Albans ( County).— Killed on the Great Northern Railway, Hatfield, 4th inst.— A MAN, age 55 to 60, length 5 ft. 9 in., hair turning grey, moustache ginger; dress, black overcoat, trousers and vest, blue jacket, dark brown cap, collar ! and front combined, maker " J. B. Hawes, Stratford," on collar, green tie, brown lace boots. A verdict of found killed, having been run over by a train, was returned at the inquest, 7th inst. Information to Supt. Reed, St. Albans. APPREHENSIONS. 80 — Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office,— GEORGE SMITH, Office No. 1039- 97, Tabular Form, 7th ult, for housebreaking, as GEO. WHITE. 81— Metropolitan Police District, Convict Supervision Office. — JOSEPH RODRIGEUX, Office No. 2017- 02, Tabular Form, 5th December, 1902, at Cardiff, for wounding, as ANTONIO GONZALES. 82.— Metropolitan Police District, B Division.— ANTON CASERA, Case No. 1, 28th ult., and gave name of ANTON CVANCARA, property recovered. 83.— Metropolitan Police District, D Division. — LAWRENCE FREDERICK TAVERNER, Case No. 2, 17th September, 1909. M — Metropolitan Police District, W Division. — DANIEL DELANEY, Office No. S/ 75005, Case No. 2, 3rd July, 1908, and sentenced at County of London Sessions, 3rd inst. to 2 months imprisonment ( 2nd Division), for attempted fraud, as DANIEL JOHN MELANEY. 85.— Bedfordshire, Luton ( County).— SYDNEY WM. WEEDON, Case No. 8, 4th inst. 86 — Cheshire, Hazel Grove ( County). — REGINALD SUMMERS, Case No. 14, 4th inst., and property reoovered. 87 .— Essex, Grays ( County). — DAVID KEMP, Case No. 16, 28th ult. 88— Gloucestershire, Staple Hill ( County). — JOHN EDWARD COLLINGS, Case No. 18, 28th ult. 89 — Gloucestershire, Bristol ( City). — MYER HENRY COHEN alias HARRY OWEN, Case No. 20, 23rd July, 1909. 90 — Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Borough).— ALDOUS, alias JONES, Case No. 23, 28th ult. 91.— Staffordshire, Burslem ( County). — JOSEPH CASE WELL, and aliases, Case No. 46, 17th September, 1909. 92.— Stirlingshire, Stirling ( Burgh).— ROBERT McREYNOLDS and man ( WILLIAM CUTBERTSON), Case No. 47, 21st ult., and most of the property recovered. 93.— Suffolk ( East), Lowestoft ( County). — JAMES ARTHUR BULLEN, Case No. 43, 4th inst. 6 APPREHENSIONS ( continued).— 94 — Sussex ( West), Worthing ( County).— THOMAS JAMES, Case No. 45, 29th October, 1909, at Rye, Sussex. 95.— Westmorland, Appleby ( County). JAMES CROANE, Office No. 1255- 01, dase No. 43, 14th ult., and Tabular Form, 4th inst. 96. — Yorkshire ( West Riding), Wakefield ( City).— JOHN AUSTIN BRIGGS, Case No. 38, 4th inst., and sentenced to 6 months imprisonment. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 97 Convict Supervision Office.— For failing to report— Supervisee SARAH DAVIS, alios ANNIE JUPP, SARAH SMITH, and SARAH BINSTEAD, Office No. 2466- 00, age 52, height 5 ft. 0 in., complexion sallow, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, scar upper lip, mole right of nose, abscess scar right of neck, several moles left cheek. A cook, native of Kent. Sentenced at Middlesex Sessions, lst October, 1904, to 3 years penal servi- tude and 3 years supervision for larceny. Licensed 24th August, 1909. e. 23. Liberated' from Maid- stone Prison, 2nd inst., on a subsequent sentence for failing to report, and stated her intention of pro- ceeding to Sevenoaks, but has not reported. May be dealt with where found during currency of sentence. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. KENT. 98.— Rochester ( City).— For stealing from his lodgings, 12th ult., a lady's silver watch, open face; 1 metal stop watch, gold coloured face ; and an imitation silk handkerchief— ERNEST MARSHALL, alias JAR VIS, Office No. 3421- 99, Case No. 3, current issue, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, scar left thumb; dress, dark suit, double- breasted vest, brown boots ( blacked ; md recently repaired), dark cap with green stripes, light coloured shirt, new flannel undervest. Has been convicted at Braintree, Great Bardfield, Ely, Maidenhead and Chelmsford. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Rochester. 99 .— Maidstone ( Borough).— For stealing 10s. 5d.— DENIS McDONALD, alios HARRY RUSSELL, age 20f, height 5 ft. 3f in., complexion sallow, hair and eyes dark brown, butterfly back of left hand, various letters left forearm, woman's head and crossed hands right forearm, flowers and butter- fly back of right hand, scar above navel and base of sternum; dress, brown jacket, blue trousers, light grey overcoat, black cap. Is an absentee from the Royal West Kent Regiment. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Maidstone. PERSON IN CUSTODY. ESSEX. 100.— Chelmsford ( County). — Remanded charged with larceny ( shop), 3 cases— LOUIS WALLACE, age 35, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, square face, hair brown, eyes hazel, 2 thistles back of each wrist, anchor right forearm, 2 anchors and cross back of left hand; dress, light jacket and vest, brown cord trousers, light cap. A labourer, native of Ashton. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 101 — J Division.— 8th inst., a Stratford cart, nearly new, medium build, painted dark green, picked out light green, paint very dull, rubber tyres, brass fittings, " Potter, Stratford " on wheel caps, i Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANIMALS, & c. j STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRIGT 102.— N Division.— A. chestnut mare, 15 hands, short mane and tail, clipped except legs, small white star on forehead, white spot on nose, chipped both knees. In good condition. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 102.— Essex. Chelmsford ( County).— — HEMMINGS, Case No. 20, 10th December, 1909, and sentenced at Guildford Quarter Sessions, 31st ult., to 3 years' penal servitude, for felony, as CHARLES ROGERS. 103.— Lincolnshire, Grimsby ( Boi- ough).— EDWARD LOVELL, Office No. 1762- 07, Case No. 44, 17th April, and Tabular Form, lst May, 1908, at Farnham, for wilful damage. 101. Yorkshire ( West Riding) Leeds ( City).— JOHN C. CHARLESWORTH, Office No. 1544- 99, Case No. 102, 24th December, 1909, at Wakefield, for false pretences. MISSING. 105.— Since 5th ult., GEORGE COMPTON, age 53, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 ins., slight build, complexion ruddy, hair ( bald in front) dark brown, eyes hazel, addicted to drink, of horsey appearance ; dress, dark grey suit, light mackintosh, grey cap, brown kid gloves. A coachman, native of Wiltshire. It is feared some ill has befallen him. He left Peter- borough 5th ult. for Haslingfield Rectory, and was last seen at Cambridge on 8th ult. May seek employ- ment at hotels or livery stables. Information to the Chief Constable. County Police Office, Leicester. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, for the week ending Feb. 5th, 1910, 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. G, H. M. E. H. M. B, D, T. E, G, T. H, K. . R. D, F, L, Y J, M. R. H, J. E, G, X, Y Y. J. F, T, W. a. 865— 03 BASS, WILLIAM 509 - 02 CARTER, JOHN 2719- 00 829- 05 761— 09 CLARKK, ROBERT CONDON, WALLACE 12 months h. l. 2nd R: b., Wimbledon Pet, P. of C. Act Sess. 3 years p. s. and 5 years 5th Feb., Hants Assizes Housebreaking detention 1 month h. l. 28th Jan., Thames P. Ct. Assaulting police WM BARR Same Name 3 years p. s. and 5 years 5th Feb., Middlesex Sess. detention CUNNINGHAM, FRANCIS 2 months h. l. Burglary and re- Same Name eeiving 806— 02 COOPER, TIMOTHY ,3 months h. l. 363— 04 EDMUNDS, EDWARD 5 years p. s. 699— 01 FRANCIS, GEORGE 16 years p. s. 27th Dec. ' 09, Bishop Auck- Assault and wilful Same Name land P. Ct. damage 17th Jan., Thames P. Ct. Cruelty to horse P. S. Pewsey, C. I. D., V, and P. S. Davis C. I. D., C. O. P. C. Richardson, 33 HR, and P. S. Girdler, C. I. D., H. P. C. Archer, 187 Y, and P. S. West, C. I. D., C. 18th Jan.. Suffolk Assz. 5th Feb., Middlesex Sess. K, N. G. 3414— 97 HARRIS, ERNEST 1520- 99 HORSPOOL, GEORGE 1818— O21HOWLETT, ALFD. WM. 2226— 98.1ACKSON, FRANCIS R. 2872— 00JONES, CHARLES 1632— 00 KEMP, GEORGE 2604— 02KING, MARY ANN 765- 031 LONG, HARRY 663- 07! LOWE, ALFRED 1664— 99MABSHALL, WM. M. 1191— 06' MARTIN, EDWARD 2416— 97 MITCHELL, WILLIAM 2578— 97 NUGENT, GEORGE 167— 97 RICHARDS, GEO. HENRY 3492— 99 SPENCER, HENRY Arson Larceny Railway fraud Fii » ed 40s. or 1 month 28th Jau , Mansion House 1 P. Ct. 1 year h. l. 28th Jan., Mansion House P. of C. Act P. Ct. FRANCIS FAWCETT Same Name Same Name ERNEST JAMES PETER GRAHAM P. C. Bransden, 507 H. Inspr. Dale, T, and P. S. Richardson, C. I. D., H. P. C. Livesey, 192 A, C. P. P. C. llanchett, 334 B, C. P. 18 months impt. 7th Jan., Lincoln Qr. Sess. Larceny 6 months 26th Nov., ' 09, Birmingham P. of C. Act P. Ct. 3 years p. s. and 5 years 2nd Feb., London Sess. Shopbreaking detention 2nd Feb., Wimbledon P. P. of C. Act Sess. 2nd Feb , London Sess. P. of C. Act D, S, T, Y. 4— 07 WARD, ARTHUR 12 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 23 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 3 months h. l. 3 years p. s. 18" months impt. and 5 years suspension 7 years p. s. 3 years p. s. 21 months h. l. 3rd Feb., London Sess. Larceny ( person) lst Feb., North London P. Suspected person Ct, 1st Feb., Yi est London P. Failing to report Ct. 2nd Feb., Clerkenwell P. Ct. P. of C. Act lst Feb., London Sess. Housebreaking 15th Jan., Tribunal de la Larceny Seine 5th Feb., Middlesex Sess. i Larceny 2nd Feb., London Sess. Burglary CHAS. WILTON WM. ARTHUR THOMPSON CHARLES GRAY D. D. Inspr. Badcock, V, a. id P. S. Smith, C. I. D., C. GEORGE WILSON P. S. Gillan, C. I. D., V, and Det. Adams, C. P. MARY ANN JOHNSON P. C. Webb, C. T. D., E, and P. C. Dyer, C. I. D., D. P. C. Wallis, 159 S, and P. C. Stephens, C. I D., E. P. C. Kingshot, 361 J, and P. S. Handlev, C. I. D., J. P. S. Birnie, C. I. D., F. Same Name EDWARD JACKSON Same Name Same Name Same Name GEORGE HARDING Same Name Safne Name lst Feb., London Sess. Housebreaking Same Name P. C. Beart, 244 G., and P. C. Windett, 363 C. P. P. S. Sharp and P. S. Tanner, C. I. D., N. P. S. Tupper and P. S. Davis, C. T. D., N. P. C. Burrows, 730 N, and P. S. Pullen, C. I. D., N. P. C. Kille, 139 C, and P. S. Parsons, C. I. D., F. BENJAMIN SMITH, 3397— 99 POLICE GAZETTE, 14tli Januaiy, 1910, sentence reduced to 18 months h. l. by Court of Appeal, 28th January, 1910. LONDON : PANRRXD FOB HH MAJESTY'S STATIOKVEV OFFIC* BY HARRIM. H IKD SO » H. ST. Muni'S LA ire, W. C.. PRINTERS IF OBDISAHY TO BIS MAJYSTY.