PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 1912. VOL. XXIX., No. 2952. 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communica- tions relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOE OF THE POLICB GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted tn 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 payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 6. 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METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— B Division•— For stealing ( l> y trick), 3rd inst., a Premier motor bicycle, 1912 pattern, h. p., light weight model, Dunlop tyres, Lyso rubber belt, tank enamelled aluminium and red, Druid forks, inverted lever brakes, engine No. 2038, frame No. 7117, registered No. L. E. 1289. JOHN LEE MOORE, age about 35, height 5 ft. 8 ins., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light, eyes blue, wears blue pince- nez; dress, light rainproof overcoat, blue trousers, bowler hat. Had in his possession L. C. C. motor driver's licence No. 90882, dated 2nd September, 1911. 2.— JV Division « — For embezzling 19s. 4d., 15th ult.— REGINALD WILDERS, age 25, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., complexion, hair and slight mous- tache dark, full face, eyes brown; dress, blue serge suit, dark cap, heavy lace boots. A native of Sydenham, Kent. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. DERBYSHIRE. 3— Renishaw ( County).— For stealing 18s., at Dronfield, 6th inst. WEBSTER, alios PENDO, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 ins., round shoulders, complexion sallow, hair brown, large protruding eyes, bends knees forward when walking, addicted to drink, an inveterate snuff taker; dress, brown three- quarter length overcoat, blue or slate colour jacket and vest, dark trousers, hard hat with small brim, old brown shoes. A travelling watch repairer, native of Birmingham. Stays at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. ±.— RenishaW ( County).— For stealing part of a reaping machine ( recovered) at Ecking- ton, 26th ult.— ARTHUR HOOTON, age about 34, height 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes blue; dress, brown overcoat ( torn at back), blue cotton jacket, dark cap, black vest, brown cord trousers, all far worn and greasy. A thrashing machine driver or feeder, supposed native of Nottingham. Warrant issued. O.— Renishaw ( County).— For highway robbery at Eckington, 4th January last.— JOHN JAMES TAYLOR, age 26, height 5 ft. 4| ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, clasped hands, heart, " Ellen," outside right forearm, tomb- stone left forearm, scar right of chin; dress, dark blue jacket and vest, cap, brown riding breeches ( worn), and putties. A native of Sheffield. Ts well- known at Barnsley, Pontefract, and Jump. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Andrew, Renishaw. 6 — Chesterfield ( Borough). For obtaining by trick, 4th inst., 4 pairs of boots ( 2 pairs glace kid, whole goloshed, jockey backs, toe caps, ante- lope lined, loop at back stamped " The Moccasin, ' 1 size 1 8; 2 pairs glace kid Derby, soft leather fined, " E. Twelves, Stephenson Place, Chesterfield," stamped in gilt letters inside; 1 pair size stamped 424, as 42, D 53, 7|; 1 size 8, stamped 424 as 42, E 53, 8) in a black wooden box about 27 ins. by 18 ins., by 18 ins., brass corners, leather strap, " E. Twelves, Stephenson Place, Ches- terfield" painted in white on lid, " Moccasin" on side and bottom.— A MAN, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 8 ins., slight build; dress, dark suit, cap. The firm received a telephone message asking that several pairs of boots be sent on approval to a local doctor, this was done, a few minutes later the doctor was rung up and informed that the boots had been sent in error, and that an employee of the firm would call for them. The above described called for same and absconded. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Chesterfield. ESSEX. 7.— Grays [ County).— For embezzlement— FREDERICK ARTHUR WEBB, age 43, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 ins., complexion pale, hair and mous- tache very dark, eyes dark, long thin nose; dress, dark mixture striped suit, scarlet vest bound with black braid, green soft felt hat, fawn colour mackintosh, button boots. A solicitor's clerk, native of Colchester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Laver, Grays. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 8.— Cardiff ( City).— For stealing a lady's 18- ct. gold English lever watch, large, very old, open face, gold dial, chased back, in good condi- tion; 1 do., long neck chain, very fine links; 4 charms, viz., gold spider's web set pink stone in centre, gold lucky bean set blue stone, gold watch key, white stone in centre and gold compass picked out in red enamel attached; three £ 5 Bank of Eng- land Notes; and £ 30.— MAY MORAN, alias BRENNEN, age about 27, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 ins., complexion fresh, oval face, hair ( worn full in front) and eyes dark; dress, long grey striped coat, print dress, black and white straw hat trimmed black silk ribbon. A domestic servant, believed a native of Kilkenny. Supposed accompanied by her husband, age about 27, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., complexion, hair and eyes dark, oval face, Jewish appearance. A marine fireman, but poses as an engineer; dress, blue serge suit, green soft felt hat, turned up at back. Warrant issued. 9.— Cardiff ( City).— For stealing a blue serge suit, nearly new.— WILLIAM ATTRIDGE, age 36, height 5 ft. 6 ins., good build, complexion fresh, hair turning grey, eyes brown ; dress, dark grey suit, dark cap, Derby boots. A labourer, native of London. Warrant issued. 10 — Cardiff ( City).— For stealing clothing — ELLEN PULLEN, age 45, height 5 ft., com- plexion pale, liair grey, wears a wig; wearing fawn colour skirt, large blue hat. A charwoman, native of Bristol. Absconded 15th February laet. Warrant issued. 11 — Cardiff ( City).— For stealing electrical fittings ( recovered).— OSWALD WILLIAMS, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 ins., slight build, complexion dark, oval face, eyes brown, small scar left side of chin, slightly round shoulders; dress, brown mix- ture suit, dark grey overcoat with strap at back, black hard hat.^ JAMES GUINEA, age 18, height 5 ft. 7 ins., square shoulders, complexion dark, oval face, hair very dark, back of neck shaven, eyes dark; dress, black suit, grey tie, black hard hat, imitation Irish frieze coat with strap and 2 buttons at back. Both are clerks and natives of Cardiff. They also stole from their homes ( Guinea) a lady's long 9- ct. gold guard, small round link pattern, 4 oval balls inserted; 1 do. 9- ct. gold chain, small links, twisted wire nattera, large cross attached, initials " O. E. G." thereon, ( Williams); a lady's 9- ct. gold keyless octaeon watch, enamel flower at back, gold bow set 2 red stones attached; 1 9- ct. gold bracelet, set 3 diamonds and 2 rubies; 1 do. graduated curb bracelet, set 2 pearls and one opal; 1 large old fashioned oval locket, photo- graphs of lady and gentleman inside; 1 silver paste pendant, pink stone in centre, pearl hanging. Absconded 3rd inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable. Cardiff. GLOUCES TERSHIREm 12.— Bristol ( City).— For obtaining £ 50 by a worthless cheque drawn on the Union Bank of Scot- land, Ltd., Haymarket Branch, Edinburgh, 26th ult.— R. A. BROWNE, age about 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., square build, complexion fresh, rather long face, square jaw, high forehead, hair ( going bald on top) light brown, large patch of grey hair at back of head, stubby moustache inclined 2 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT [ continued)— to ginger, right fore linger bent, others thick and deformed at ends, short legs, long body, Yorkshire accent; of smart appearance; dress, grey tweed jacket suit, sometimes weal's a grey frieze over- coat, double breasted, or a drab- colour rainproof coat and bowler hat. Is accompanied by a woman ( not wanted), age about 45, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 ins., slight build, complexion and hair dark, Scotch accent. Had with them two long cabin trunks ( 1 grepn, 1 brown), 1 lady's black dress basket, brown fittings with dome top; 1 brown kit bag; 1 ladv's hat box, black with brown fittings, and several small packages. On the 26th ult. he paid a cheque for £ 500 into the Metropolitan Bank, to become a partner in a jacket and mantle business here, at the same time opening a private account with a cheque for £ 250. Both cheques were on the Union Bank of Scotland, Haymarket Branch, Edinburgh, and have been returned marked " no account." He purchased a cheque book, wrote out a cheque for £ 50 which was paid to him in 5 £ 5 Bank of England notes, Nos. T. 87/ 60506 to 60510, and £ 25, afterwards called at a jeweller's, purchased a diamond half hoop ring claw setting; 1 dimond cluster ring; 1 amethyst and pearl brooch pendant; 1 18- ct. double open curb pattern chain, sliding ring in centre; 1 15- ct. pearl necklet, Prince of Wales pattern chain, pearl spray in centre with hook to attach pendant, and a 15- ct. pin, fox head pattern, and paid for same with a cheque on his new account, also obtained a £ 10 note, No. V- 7- 77928, and 2 navy blue dresses, 2 coats ( 1 pale green, 1 Saxe blue) double breasted, 1 with brass buttons, other metal buttons, all to fit a girl about 13 yeare; and a pair of lady's combinations, is identical with R. GRAHAM arid J. R. STEAD, alias W. GRAY, Case No. 46, 3rd November, 1911. Absconded 26th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HER TFORDSHIRE. 13.— Watfortl ( County).— For obtaining 5s. by false pretences, 27th ult.— R. J. FIELD, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., stout build, com- plexion fresh, Fair ( bald on top) dark, turning grey; dress, brown jacket and trousers, new fancy vest, hard left hat, red tie, lace boots. Calls at a Labour Exchange, Public Office, or Library to get the name and address of a gardener or caretaker in want of a situation, whom he afterwards inter- views and engages to take charge of an estate, then obtains 5s. as a security. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Watford. KENT. ii— Sitting hour we. ( County).— For obtain- ing £ 3 by a fictitous cheque.— C. J- CURTIS, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., complexion fresh, hair light; wearing dark overcoat and bowler hat. ( See Case No. 6, 29th December, 1911). Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Crowhurst, Sittingbourne. LANCASHIRE. \ o.— Old Trafford ( County).— For stealing, 21st ult., a gold keyless watch, white dial, dent in outer case, 1 gold double curbed albert, with slide bar, Kruger sovereign attached; 1 lady's 18- ct. gold keeper ring, flower pattern.—& EORGE DADLEY, age 21 to 23, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., complexion fresh, hair ( long) black; dress, dark tweed jacket suit, light cap; may be wearing a dark grey double breasted overcoat with belt. Took lodgings and stated he was an electrician, and employed at the Hippodrome, Manchester. Native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Crossley, Old Trafford- 16.— Manchester ( City).— For failing to notify change of residence.- WILLIAM STAN- LEY, alms HIGGINS, SMITH. JOHNSON, and STANTON, Office No. 2550- 97" ( see Case 18, 22nd December, 1911), age 35, height 5 ft. 5£ ins., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey; scar both cheeks, front of neck, over left eyebrow, base of right thumb; dresses well, and attends race meet- ings. Native of Settle, York. Sentenced Durham Arizes, 24th October, 1908, to 3 years' penal servitude for stealing jewellery, etc.; licensed 6th October, 1911, remanet expires 21st October, 1912, f. i. 214.- HENRY TEAGUE, alia, PARKER and WILSON, Office No. 1140- 03, age 37, height 5 ft. 7} ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes blue grey ; 2 scars above right eyebrow, scar outer angle left eyebrow, inner tip right thumb, front left hand, between 2nd and 2rd joints back left forefinger, tattooed heart pierced with sword front right forearm, parrot back left forearm, bracelet left wrist, cross and 2 hearts pierced with arrow, skull and cross bones, 2 six point stars, " R," crown, and flags front left forearm, left leg shorter than right. Native of Brooklyn, U. S. A.. Sentenced Liverpool City Sessions, 18th October, 1909, to 3 years' penal servitude, for possessing housebreaking imple- ments by night. Sentence expires 8th November, 1912, j 492." 17.— Manchester ( City).— For obtaining £ 5 by a bogus cheque.— JAMES McCALLUM MHOR, alias" GRAY, ETC., Office No. S. 105600, for photograph and description see Case 43, 29th ult. Mlior called upon complainant and represented that he wished to purchase a motor car, and after selecting one valued at £ 500, paid a deposit of £ 200 by cheque drawn on the Commercial Bank of Scotland, Bothwell Street Branch, Glasgow. He did not gain possession of the car, but later obtained £ 5 from complainant for which he gave him a cheque on the above bank. Warrant issued Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. NORFOLK. 18. - S waff ham ( County).— For stealing sheep ( recovered). WALTER THOMPSON, age 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 ins., complexion dark, hair and eyes ( piercing) dark brown, slight moustache dark, W. T. left wrist, ring 2nd left finger, promi- nent Roman nose; dress, dark jacket, light cord trousers, white neckerchief, light cap, leather leg- gings, heavy lace boots. A native of London. May be found at Bethnal Green or Peckham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Flint, Swaffham. N OR THA MPTONSHIRE. 19.— Wellingborough ( County).- For obtaining credit to the amount of £ 57 by fraud ( jointly charged with Daniel Misell, now on re- mand).— P. ROGERS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6i ins., complexion and hair dark, clean shaven, 3 front upper teeth gold filled; dress, blue suit, dark overcoat, soft hat. A native of Mile End, London. They called at a wholesale clothier's establishment, purchased a large quantity of cloth- ing, stating they had a credit account with well- known business houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Macleod, Wellingborough. • 20 — Peterborough City).— For stealing a gold ring, snake pattern ; 2 do. chain pattern; 2 gold wedding rings; 1 gold ring, 2 rubies and 6 pearls in gipsy setting; 1 turquoise and pearl ring; 1 marquise ring set brilliants; 2 single stone diamond rings; 1 gold keeper, buckle pattern, chased sides; 1 lady's gold cased guard.— PERCY PHILLIMORE, age 24, height 5 ft, 9 ins., hair ( long and wavy) dark, shaved back of neck, addioted to djrink; dress, light Donegal itweed jacket and trousers, celluloid collar, dark striped tie, grey mixture cap, light cycling shoes, Boys' Brigade belt with badges of 18th and 20th Hussars attached ; may be wearing a greenish drab motor mackintosh, much worn, and a lady's watch in leather wristlet. A tailor's Dresser, native of Glasgow. He took lodgings 30th ult., absconded 8th inst., stating he was going to Leeds. Also represented that he was a professional musician. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Peterborough. OXFORDSHIRE. 21.— Banbury ( Borough).— For stealing 107 gramaphone records, 41 boxes of needles and 3 gramaphone record cases.-— PEBCY M. HINE, age about 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., slight build, complexion fresh, thin face, hair ( inclined to curly) sandy, consumptive; dress, greyish coat, fancy vest, cycling breeches, stockings and cap. May seek employment in the furniture trade. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Banbury. S TA FFORDSHIRE. 22 — L ichfield ( County).— For stealing watch, etc. ( Case No. 64, 22nd ult.).— FREDERICK WHEELER, age 38, height 5 ft. 6 ins., complexion dark, very red face, pinched features, prominent nose, hair dark brown, small moustache black, eyes brown; wearing dark brown overcoat, dark grey cap. A native of Birmingham. Is an Ex- Sergeant of the 2nd South Staffordshire Regiment. Warrant issued. 23 . — Lichfield ( County).— On commitment warrant for non- payment of £ 5 10s. 7d., fine and costs imposed for keeping carriages without licenses during 1911.— EDGAR SELBY PAYNE, age 32, height 6 ft. 3 ins., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) black, moustache dark, eyes brown, addicted to drink, violent habits; dress, blue lounge suit, soft felt hat. A butcher or farmer, believed a native of Bromley, Kent. Associates with betting men and attends race meetings. Information to Supt. Oakden, Lichfield. 24 — StafforU { County).— For maiming a horse!— HARRY LOCK, age 20 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., complexion dark, hair and slight moustache dark; wearing dirty plaid suit. A gipsy. Camps out with his wife, and two children, has with him a perambulator, and col- lects rabbit skins. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Soendlove, Stafford. 25 — Tetienhaii ( County)— Vox noil pay- ment of £ 209 19s. 6d. maintenance arrears — FREDERICK CROWSON, age 44, height 5 ft. 11 ins., complexion fair, hair and moustache sandy, may be clean shaven, eyes grey, turns his feet outwards, of smart appearance. May be employed as an insurance agent or canvasser. Native of Peterborough. Is a good pianist and violinist. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robotliam, Tettenhall. SUFFOLK. 26.— Ipswich ( Horough).— For stealing brass fittings and leaving his children chargeable to the [ pswich Union. PERCY R. BERRY, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, wearing dark overcoat and cap. A painter, supposed a native of Bristol. Is a reservist of York and Lancaster Regiment. Warrant issued. 27 — Ipswich ( Borough\- For leaving his children chargeable to the parish.— FREDERICK JOSEPH SPORLE, age about 30, height 5 ft. 10 ins., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes ( cast in both) blue, erect bearing, splay feet; dress, dark grey suit, long dark over- coat, black soft felt hat. A plasterer, native of Ipswich. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Ipswich. WO ROES TERSH1RE. 28.— Evesham ( County\— For obtaining clothing bv false pretences, 29th ult.— M. PRITCHARD, age about 36, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., complexion fresh, several front teeth miss- ing ; dress, long black coat, black skirt, heliotrope tcque hat, trimmed flowers. Was accompanied by a boy, age 3 years, hair very light; dress, green jersey suit, light overcoat, green cap. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hill, Evesham. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 29. Hull ( City).— For obtaining 20 canaries by fraud.— EMILY JONES, alias OXLEY, age 25 to 30, height about 5 ft., slight build, complexion pale low forehead, rather large nose, hair and eyes black, of foreign appearance; dress, black coat and skirt, dark velvet hat, carried a satchel. On 19th February last she rented a small shop, stated her husband had been in the bird business in London, advertised in the Cage Birds for canaries, etc., thereby receiving a large number of birds. Absconded 8th ult. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 30 - Leeds ( City).- WILLIAM McCORMICK, Office No. 249- 08, Tabular Form, lst ult. Not now wanted, he has reported at Manchester. 31 .- Sheffield ( City). STEPHENSON, alias JOHN BARGH, etc., described in Case 35, 29th ult., has been identified as JOHN BROWN, alias STOKES and GLOSSOP, Office No. 1824- 07, see Case 12, 16th February, and Tabular Form, 22nd ult. Warrant issued. 32.— Sheffield ( City).— For stealing suit of clothes, etc. RANKIN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 3 ins., complexion dark, hair and moustache dark brown; dre6s, dark suit, grey overcoat, cap, black and white spotted bow tie, laced boots. Carried a green canvas suit bag. He obtains lodg- ings, steals clothing, fete., from bedrooms, and decamps. Warrant issued. 33.— Sheffield ( City).— For stealing paint brushes.— LEONARD BETTS, alias WARD, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey. Usually wears very dark over- coat with belt across back. A painter and paper- hanger. Sentenced at Leeds Assizes, January, 1904, to 9 months' hard labour and 3 months' at Worksop, 9th November, 1910, for false pretences. Warrant issued. FRIDAY, APRIL 12,' 1912. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 3* 4,— T Division.— For larceny ' lodgings) - RICHARD HOOPER, Office No. 1906- 04, Illus- trated Circular 86, figure 13, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 ins., complexion dark, hair brown ( thin on top), eyes grey, mole right side of mouth, several small scars on head and inside right thumb; dress, black overcoat, black hard felt hat, lace boots. Said to be cousins, and speak with north country accent. They call at good class houses in answer to advertisements in local papers, or where cards are exhibited in windows " Anartments to let," and represent that they have just arrived from a 3 ins., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, scar over left eye, draws up left side of mouth when talking, may be cleaai slaved or wearing dark moustache; dress, blue serge suit, Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. LEICES TERSHIRE. 35. Lolooster ( Borough).— For breaking and coal scars back left hand. A clever pawnshop entering a pawnbroker's shop, 27th February, 1912. breaker, usually gaining access by climbing a — JOHN DA VIES, Office No- 1892- 00 ( see Case water pipe and getting through a skylight or hole 46, 23rd February, 1912), age 33, height 5 ft. in the roof; dresses very smartly and stays at 3J ins., complexion sallow, hair dark brown ( thin commercial or temperance hotels; he invariably on top), eyes grey, scar under chin, blue scar carries a suit case or traveller's sample case, right cheek, over right eye, left eyebrow and several Information to the Head Constable, Leicester. brown suit and motor overcoat with strap at back, black bowler hat, white collar and muffler, lace boots; also WILLIAM HARDY, Office No. 1907- 04 ( Illustrated Circular 86, figure 14, and Case 52, 5th January, 1912), age 31, height 5 ft. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued).- 38.— Sheffield ( City).— For stealing a lady's gold watch and chain.— — COURSE, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft 4 or 5 ins., complexion sallow, hair dark, eyes dark ( sunken); dress, dark brown jacket suit, bowler hat, laced boots, blue striped cotton shirt. He called at a house and asked for lodgings and was allowed to go upstairs to wash his hands. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Sheffield. provincial town, and have a situation to go to in London ; the first opportunity that offers one steals the jewellery, etc., while the other engages the landlady in conversation. Arrest also sought on B P and W Divisions. , 2 blank cheques, Nos. 30 over H— 09172 and 3. Barclay & Co., Ltd., Durham, made the latter pay- able to N. Routledge, cashed same, receiving £ 13 16s. Od. and 4 £ 5 Bank of England Notes, Nos. E- 50, 15691- 4, issued in London. Had in his posses- sion a bicycle, black enamelled frame, gold lines, back- pedalling brake, mudguards, maker's name and address at Sunderland supposed on machine. He recently returned from Canada, and has expressed a desire to go to Australia. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Claypath, Durham. SUSSEX ( East). 37.— Hove ( Borough).— For false pretences— GORDON HOSSACK, age 57, height 5 ft. 8 ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache light; dress, grey cycling suit and stockings, brown DURHAM. cap and boots. A traveller, formerly a school- master. Supposed accompanied by a woman, age 21, height 5 ft. 5 ins., complexion pale, hair light brown ; dress, dark blue serge costume, large black hat, shoes. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hove. 36.— D U r h a m ( City).— For uttering a forged cheque for £ 33 16s. 0d., 16th ult., also for stealing a silver curb albert with silver seal, green stone one side, red the other, 1 common metal match box, British Accident, Life, and General Assurance Co., Edinburgh, thereon attached JOHN WILLIAM ROBSON, age 20 to 22, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., slight build, complexion pale consumptive appearance, hair ( inclined to curly in front) dark brown, eyes brown. Has been employed at Saw mills. He stole from his lodgings FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 1912.. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. ESSEX. 39 — Chelmsford ( County).— Remanded, charged with uttering counterfeit florins, 29th ult.— ABY KAPLAN, age 18, height 5 ft. 3 ins., slight build, complexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey; dress, dark suit, white wrapper, light cap. A cabinet maker. Found in his possession 51 counterfeit florins.— MORRIS PRESHNER, age 18, height 5 ft. 3 ins., slight build, complexion pale, hair brown, eyes blue; wearing dark clothes, brown cap, a boot iitting cutter. - ISAAC COHEN, age 18, height 5 ft. 3 ins., complexion pale, hair brown, eves grey; dress, dark suit, grey cap. An umbrella stick maker. Jews, and natives of Lon- don. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 40.— Neath ( County).— Remanded, charged with an offence under Section 5 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1885, — RICHARD EVANS, age 31, height 5 ft. ins., complexion fresh, hair ( fringe on forehead) light brown, eyes grey, inclined to splay feet. A labourer or collier. States he is a native of Westbury, Shropshire, and during the past 11 years has been employed on public" works, Llauwrst Aluminium Works, and Manchester Corporation Tramways. Believed to have been previously convicted, and may be wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Evans, County Police, Neath. LINCOLNSHIRE. 41.— Alford ( County). — Remanded, charged with obtaining food and lodgings on 2nd and 3rd inst., by false pretences.— JOHN HARDING, age 74, height 5 ft. ins. ( stoutish build), complexion fresh, hair, moustache and eyes grey, little finger right hand off at first joint, palm tree on right forearm; dress, brown striped suit, hard hat, or green cap, white muffler, light lace boots, wearing on vest two rows of medal ribbons, Crimean, Turkish, French, Indian Mutiny, Zulu, Afghan, Egyptian Medal and Star. States he is a naval pensioner, supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. A native of Birmingham. Information to Inspector Woolnough, Alford. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 42.— C Division.— 30th ult., or 1st inst., Bags.— 9 9- ct. gold chain : 1 mimosa frame with cabochon sapphires, stock No. 53879, 160.70 grammes; 1 curved frame, square sapphire and brilliants, 54089, 243.10; 1 pierced frame, flowers set rubies and brilliants, 54090, 246.40; 1 plain top, rubies and brilliants, 55053, 270.80; 1 pierced top, rubies and brilliants, 55260, 297.90; 1 plain narrow top, square emeralds and brilliants, 56198, 172.60; 1 pierced top, sapphires and brilliants, 56386, 186; 1 plain top, sapphires and brilliants, with long chain, 3- coloured mesh, 56436, 260.90; 1 plain top, 4 sapphires, 3 brilliants, 56465, 151.60. 2 18- ct. gold chain: 1 plain top, square emeralds and brilliants, green gold, 55233, 333.60; 1 plain top, square sapphires and diamonds, green gold, 56347, 302.40. Brooches.— Set pearls and rose diamonds on platinum and gold: 2558, 2100, 2104, 2304, 1337, 1482, 2337, 1369, 751, 2419, 1809, 2133, 2216, 1553, 1329, 2261, 1411, 650, .1163, 1352, 1347, 2510, 2433, 1994, 2481, 1942, 1762, 1980, 1671, 1818, 2178. Pendants.— Set pearls and rose diamonds on platinum and gold: 1480, 1701, 2837, 2397, 1227, 2416, 1676, 2449, 2645, 2306 2377, 1814, 1371, 2497, 2580, 2609, 1295, 1919, 2357, 2363, 2585, 1636, 2389, 2782, 2914, 2786, 2815, 2822. Purses.— 10 18- ct. gold chain: 1 heart shape, plain top, set sapphires, 50253, 34 ; 1 pierced top, set rose topaz, 2 brilliants, 50276, 36.30; 1 do., set 5 rubies, 50316, 30.40; 1 do., set 1 emerald, 50318, 31.80; 1 do., set 1 ruby, 50345, 37.60; 1 round shape, set sapphires and diamonds, chain and finger ring, 56752, 36.90; 1 do., set rubies and diamonds, chain and finger ring, 56753, 43.50; 1 pierced top, set 5 rubies, 4 diamonds, 100006, 35; 1 small round, set rubies and diamonds, 2 colours gold all round, 100017, 14.60; 1 do., set sapphires and diamond, 2 colours gold and platinum, 100018, 16.30. Gold Bags.— 9- ct. chain: 1 pierced top, 53212, 263.50; 1 do., 53593, 159.40; 1 do., with long chain, 53660, 283.40; wire top, 54363, 130.80; 1 pierced top, with watch, 54481, 194.30; 1 pierced top, 54630, 191.30; 1 do., 54975, 331.40; 1 narrow plain frame, 55048, 190.; 1 do. ( green gold), 55261, 95.30; 1 pierced top, 55266, 197.80; 1 do., 55278, 204.70; 1 narrow, plain top, 55280, 90.90; 1 do., 55336, 140.10; 1 curved, plain top, 55636, 240.50; 1 plain top, 55637, 227.10; 1 pierced top, 55667, 175.20; 1 do., 55668, 181.80; 1 do., 55725, 185.80; 1 do., 55734, 197.10; 1 narrow, plain top, 55779, 278.80; 1 do., 55967, 186.50; 1 do., 55968, 242.10; 1 do., 55969, 252.70; 1 do., 55980, 213.80; 1 do., 56062, 199.80; 1 wire top, plain, 56100, 63.50; 1 plain top, 56102, 66.40; 1 do., 56103, 67.40; 1 ribbon and reed top, 56104, 65.20; 1 plain top, 56107, 204.20; 1 plain narrow top, 56152, 252.70; 1 pierced top, 56154, 160.; 1 plain top, 56155, 205 ; 1 plain, narrow top ( green gold), 56175, 189.60; 1 do., 56176, 218.30; 1 plain top, 56179, 301.; 1 do., 56210, 222.90; 1 do. narrow top, 56248, 103- 40; 1 do. top, 56265, 88.70; 1 do. narrow top, 56305, 236.40; 1 do. ( round), 56307, 84.; 1 do. ( round), 56308, 98.80; 1 do., 56309, 215.80; 1 do. wire top, 56327, 71.60; 1 do., 56328, 69.10; 1 plain top, 56345, 285.10; 1 do. wire top, 56451, 118.30; 1 do. top, 56568, 290.10; 1 do. wire top, 56578, 97-; 1 do. top, 56579, 93.10; 1 do., 56580, 91.30; 1 do., 56581, 125.40; 1 do., 56582, 304.20; 1 do., 56583, 109.30; 1 do., 56584, 144.60; 1 do. ( green gold), 56586, 246.; 1 do. ( green gold), 56587, i 15.30; 1 do. ( narrow, green gold), 56589, 282.90; 1 do. ( narrow, green gold), 56590, 287.50; 1 do. ( narrow), 56591, 244.80; 1 do., 56592, 208.; 1 do., 56612, 136- 70; 1 do. ' ( narrow), 56613, 141.; 1 do. ( narrow, green gold), 56615, 179.50; 1 pierced do., 56616, 247.50; 1 plain do. ( narrow), 56627, 207.10; 1 plain narrow top ( green gold), 56632, 139.50; 1 do., 56652, 144.60; 1 plain wide top, 56653, 153.90; 1 do., 56655, 170.70; 1 do., 56656, 172.50; 1 pierced top, 56657, 155.50; 1 plain top ( green gold). 56673, 148.; 1 do. ( green gold), 56674, 208.30; 1 do., 56675, 208.80; 1 pierced top, 56676, 223.90; 1 plain top, 56680, 171.50; 1 pierced top, 56681, 286.60; 1 do. ( green gold), 56682, 222.30; 1 plain top, 56710, 210.80 ; 1 do., 56711, 221- 50; 1 plain narrow top ( green gold), 56712, 346.60; 1 do. ( 3 coloured mesh), 56713, 157.40; 1 do. ( 3 coloured mesh). 56714, 219.90; 1 do. ( 3 coloured mesh), 56732, 114.30; 1 do., 56746, 241.30: 1 do., 56747, 335.50; 15- ct. chain : 1 plain narrow top ( green gold), 55957, 218.; 1 do., 56387, 139.20; 1 do., 56388, 154.90; 1 do. ( green gold), 56390, 146.60; 1 do., 56685, 200.70; 18- ct. chain: 1 pierced top, 51333, 161.; 1 do., 51382, 215.30; 1 do., 51402, 160.; 1 plain top, 51403, 89.10; 1 do., 53851, 198.50; 1 pierced top, 53861, 213.: 1 plain narrow top ( green gold), 54057, 240.; 1 plain top ( green gold), 54099, 355.70; 1 plain top, 54138, 249.70; 1 plain top, narrow ( green gold), 54732, 2( 20.30: do., 54879, 132.20; plain top, narrow, 54970, 209.; 1 pierced, 56194, 220. ; 1 wire, 50200 145.50; 1 do., 56201, 191.50: 1 plain top, narrow ( 3 coloured mesh), 56440, 234- 40; 1 do., 56441, 184.; 1 plain top ( 2 coloured mesh), 56458, 279.10; 1 plain wire top ( 2 coloured mesh), 56459, 272.80 Gold purses.— Ill 9- ct. chain: 52935, 44.; 54113, 32.; with chain, 54193, 39.70; 54203, 38.90; 54681, 38.30; with chain, 54708, 46.10: 54969, 45.; with chain, 54982, 37.40: 55061, 26.20; 55194, 46.20 55231, 33.10; 55245, 21.60; 55334, 56.90; with chain, 55407, 54.20; 55447, 36.40; 55456, 34.70; 55457, 28.40; 55490, 15.10; 55497, 15.; with chain, 55510, 52.70; with chain, 55565, 40.80; 55575, 20.; 55581, 39.50; 55588, 36.20; with chain, 55611, 41.40; 55623, 25.30; 55651, 35.60; 55676, 41.; 55753, 40.40; 55767, 21- 40; with chain, 55871, 57- 40; 55947, 40.: 55996, 46.50; 56006, 26.40; 56013, 32.; 56021, 28.90; 56032, 37.; 56037, 39.40; with chain, 56079, 69.90 : 56091, 38.90; 56110, 27.70, 56124, 32.20; 56128, 42.40; 56158, 21.10; 56170, 40.20; 56225, 15.60; 56238, 41.50; with 56255, 58.60; with chain, 56260, 56.40; 22.70; 56292, 15.40; 56302, 25.20; with 56304, 58.60; 56313, 15.80: 56321, 48.20; 20.80; 56361, 15.30; 56378, 25.50; 56396, 56405, 20.; 56417, 27.20; 56418, 38.60; 60.40; 56423, 40.20; 56424, 48.70; 56430, 56431, 49.70; 56457, 37.20; 56489, 18.90; 33.70; 56493, 33.60; 56498, 30- 70; 56537, 24.90; 56541, 19.50; 56542 33.40; 56549, 39.70; 56550, 56558, 30.; 56567, 46.50; 28.40; 56604, 34.60; 56617, 56623, 34.30; 56633, 19.80; 17.20; 56642, 29.50; 34.40; 56649, 34.60; 23.10; 56671, 26.10; 41.20; 56701, 15.30; 19.10; 56492, 56500, 37.50; chain, 56273, chain, 56348, 13.80 56420, 21.50; 56490, 25.40; 56554, 26.40; 56618, 20- 20; 30.10; 17.20; 33.60 ; 56547, 29.10; 56600, 25- 50; 56639, 56648, 56669, 56696, 56719, 26.30, 56593, 24.80 56637, 56646, 56665, 56687, 56702, 14.70 51.40; chain, 52408, 50.90; chain, 52454, 58.10; 52497, 35.90; 52629. 34.60; 52644, 22.; 52645, 25.; 52647, 31.20; 52648, 27.20; 53000, 33.20; 53013, 28.; 53014, 26.40; 53017, 24.20; 53024, 28.90; 53051, 23.; 53052, 23.; 53057, 38.70; 53058, 41.10; 53062, 18.70; 53071, 28.40: 53073, 36.60; 53075, 32- 80; 53076, 45.70 ; 53109, 26.; 53136, 21.60; 53163, 20.80; 53166, 23.80 ; 53306, 15.80; 53323, 25.50; 53877, 29.90; 54007, 46.90; 54013, 35.60; 54217, 36.; 54218, 42.50; 54238, 13.80 ; 54243, 34.50; 54290, 35.20; 54291, 38.20; 54292, 38.30; 54294, 46.; 54307, 14.; 54309, 38.90; 54333, 36.90; 54335, 60.10; 54373, 17.50; 54374, 29.60; 54422, 38.80; 54423, 49.80; 54426, 33.40; 54434, 57.50; 54435, 50.30; 54436, 30.60; 54437, 37.20; 54439, 39.10; 54440, 51.40; 54447, 52.50; 54469, 33.80; 54473, 27.70: 54475, 29.60; 54574, 37.30; 54882, 30.; 54886, 43.90; 55325, 59.60: 55327, 85.30; 55356, 42.30: 55357, 37.10; 55358, 40.40: 55367, 51; 55368, 61.70; 55382, 51.70; 55386, 23.10; 55872, 49.; 55873, 54.70; 55874, 60.40; 55875, 57.80; 55876, 66.20: 55877, 60; 55878, 74.; 55911, 52.60; 55912, 58.50; 55913, 58.60; 55926, 46- 30; 56197, 20.50; 56208, 41.80; 56516, 16.80; 56517, 16.80; 56518, 21.90; 56521, 30.10; 56522, 37.; 56523, 37.; 56524, 43.70; 56525, 17.10: 56526, 22.80; 56528, 38.20; 56529, 45.20; 56559, 17.80; 56560, 22.80; 56561, 30.10; 56562, 39.80: 56563, 56.90; 56564, 57- 50; 56565, 54.70; 56566, 78.20; pig, 100000, about 75.; 100005, 29.: 100007, 24.20. Sovereign cases.— Several 9- ct.: Patent No. 25452, 56733, 26.; 56734, 25.60; 56736, 27.10; 56737, 26.30: 56738, 26.30; 56739, 27.30; 56742, 27.70; 56745, 27.80.— The first numbers are stock num- bers, the other numbers show weight in grammes. Also with trade mark PE- in a square. 43.— o Division.— 27th ult., by house- breaking, a pair of diamond drop earrings, 2 diamonds in each, 1 large 1 small; 1 diamond necklace, 50 diamonds ( 47 in necklace, 3 in clasp) in silver setting; 1 pendant, platinum, about the size of a 5s. piece, very fine open work, surrounded with diamonds and pearls alternately, 9 diamonds in centre of pendant ; 6 ladies' dress rings ( 1 platinum set 2 diamonds, each 7. ct., 2 gold, ditto, set 5 diamonds in each; 1 do. set pearls and diamonds; 1 do. set diamond and sapphire; 1 do. set large sapphire, surrounded by about 10 small diamonds); 1 gold bracelet watch, outer case of watch set 5 diamonds and 5 rubies; 1 gold chain bag purse about 8 ins. wide. 14.— Y Division. — Motor cycles ( lst, Rex Jap, 1912, " Premier Cycle Co," by transfer on head, 6 h. p. twin cylinder, 2 speed gear, minus starting handle, free engine, Dunlop tyres, Robertson, Great Portland Street," by transfer, 011 rear mudguard, No. 11454 Ion engine, No. 22234 on frame, identification No. L. E. 1410; 2nd, Douglas, 1912, 2 speed gear, free ; engine, kick starting, twin cylinder, horizontally opposed, 2| h. p., Douglas carburretor, aluminium tank, blue panels, " Douglas " painted thereon, black enamel frame, Hutchinson's rubber studded tyres, fitted with Powell and Hanmer lamp. Veeder trip cyclo- meter, metal twisted hooter, No. 540463 on frame, No. 1429 011 engine, 935 on gear box. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 45.— Cambridge ( Borough).— 6th inst., a lady's Royal Enfield bicycle, No. 228565, 24- inch frame, black enamelled, lined out gold, plated rims, 3 speed gear, 2 rim brakes, saddle scratched on left side, had a basket on front, containing a lady's grey leather bag, with two handles, two small purses, £ 1 10s. Od. in gold, 18s. 6d. in three- penny pieces, 1 lady's 3 stone diamond ring, claw setting, large diamond in centre, with smaller one each side, 1 pair of old nickel rimmed eye glasses, several receipted bills, a small bottle, and an old gun license bearing the name B. H. Jones.— By A YOUNG MAN; dressed in a dark suit, bowler hat, and supposed wearing gloves. Information to Chief Constable, Cambridge. 15.; 56704, 31.10; 56708, 38.30 56720, 29.50; 56721, 29.70; 56723, 39.60; with chain, 56730, 70.; 56757, 33.70; 2 15- ct. chain 5^ 3838, 26- 40; 100010, 27.50; 153 18- ct. chain 24.30; 50019, 10.20; 50084, 16.20; 50191, 50314, 29.80; 50424, 16.90; 50963, 16.30; 28.; 50967, 28.40; 50971, 51.70; 50979 50981, 33- 60; 51337,31.20: 51151,27.30; 29.50; 51155, 29.20: 51158, 31.30: 51177 51214, 16.20; 51218, 26.60: 51219, 24.10; 51223, 36.70; 51224, 36.40; 51254, 36.70; 51255, 30.; 51256, 44.40; 51337, 31.; 51342, 44: 50; 51412, 39.80; 51435, 35.30; 51437 50013, 14.90 50966, 39.50; 51154, 21.40; 51221, 38.60; 51263, 28.70; 51444, 36.30 52343, 26.60; 51245, 30.60 51363, 42.; 39.10; 51450, 26.40; 51733, 25.50; 51739, 51997, 27.80; 52341, 13.20; 52342, 13.20 13.50; 52344, 15.60; chain, 52352, 64.90; chain, 52379, 51.10; 52383, 28.30; chain, 52407, DURHAM. 46.— Gateshead ( County).- Between 2nd and 3rd inst., from a builder's cabin, a black ebony screw plane ( plough), 9 ins. long, blade fastened with screw instead of wedge, screw adjustment; 1 spokeshave, 3 in- blade ; 1 Stanley smoothing plane; 1 paring chisel, about 15 ins. long, \ in- blade, yellow boxwood handle; 1A in. ordinary chisel, round boxwood handle; 1J in. ordinary chisel, octagon handle : 4 gouges, average 3/ 8 in., round beechwood handles; 1 keyhole saw, 18 ins. long, square handle. All the above are stamped " J. Grieve" ; 24 bits, various sizes, stamped " Houldson, Sheffield," were in a brown leather case; 1 ebony mortice gauge, brass stem, black ebony guide, has been split and fastened with screw, stamped " S. Thompson " • 1 bow saw, 1| ft. long, yellow beech wood handle, " S. Thompson " stamped on, whip- cord tightener on top; 1 Stanley iron smoothing FRIDAY, APKII; 12 1912. PROPERTY STOLEN-( covtinued). plane, 1\ in., stamped " S. Thompson"; 20 bits, each stamped " Mathieson "; 2 small punch holes each shank, in brown leather case; i saw set, screw gauge. Information to the Chief Constable, Gateshead. HAMPSHIRE. 47.— Bournemouth ( County).— 81st ult., a diamond ring, set 5 stones; 1 do., set 3 stones; 1 large gold ring, set emeralds and pearls; 1 do., set 3 emeralds encircled with diamonds; 1 sapphire ring set 5 stones; 1 gold ring set 3 sapphires encircled with diamonds; 1 gold snake chain, snake's head set sapphires and pearls; 1 beaded chain; I silver chain, set yellow and mauve stones; 1 very heavy gold curb bracelet, with key. 48.— Bournemouth ( County)— 8th inst., at Westbourne, a lady's gold open' face, keyless watch, gold dial, " E. J. Draper " engraved on back, maker " Vivior" inside baek; 1 diamond stud, claw setting, can be used as a pin; 2 gold cased rheumatic rinjjjs; i brown leather purse, oblong; several ladies' handkerchiefs, " C" in corner of each; and 2s. 6d. Information to Supt. Hack, Bournemouth. 49.— Southampton ( Borough).— By shop- breaking, 5 pairs of hair clippers; 1 old pair clippers, spring between handle, one tooth missing, makers Brown and Sharp; 14 second- hand razors, • including Altor, Fram, Cobat, etc. make; 1 new razor, " R. H. R." thereon; 3 razor strops, Clincher make; 4 shaving brushes; 3 tins tooth powder; 5 sticks shaving soap in tins, maker " Colegate" on tins; 1 heavy silver chain, compass, horseshoe, and threepenny piece, with " Will" engraved thereon attached, a quantity of tobacco and cigarettes, and 17s. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 50.— Hereford ( County). — 6th inst., by burglary at Eaton Bishop, a brown tin box, about 12' ins. long, 8 ins. wide, and 6 ins: deep, Chubb lock, containing a cardboard box; 1 large diamond brooch, with pendant and 2 small drops ( the pen- dant is a long tassel); 1 diamond Crucifix Cross, and 2 diamond earrings, 5 diamonds in one and 4 in the other, both having a centre stone. Also Insurance Policies, one relating to Servants Insur- ance, and several letters from L. L. Walters, solicitor, Kilkenny. Information to Supt. Thomas, Hereford. HER TFORDSHIRE. 51.— Watford ( County).— Between 25th and 29th ult., by housebreaking, at Chorley Wood, a plain silver tankard 7 ins. high, holds about \\ pints; 1 engraved ditto, holds about | pint, monogram A. E. R. thereon. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Watford. ISLE OF WIGHT. £ 100 REWARD. 52.— Ryde ( Borough^. — 9th inst., by house- breaking, a heavy 18- ct. gold bracelet, Renaissance style, enamelled, pierced work, containing 20 pearls with old table brilliants, rectangular links, J- inch long and short one of half that length alternate, broad snap fastening; 1 brooch which originally iormed one of the long links of the above bracelet; 1 circular diamond brooch, convex, about 1J ins. in diameter, large diamond ( colour rather bad) in centre, total weight of diamonds 15£ J cts., Stock No. 81/ 15 may be scratched on back of brooch; 1 fine- link gold neck- chain, 4 to 5 feet long, and set at intervals of 4 or 5 inches with a Russian crystal .( imitation diamond); 1 lady's half- loop diamond ring; 1 do. dress ring, set circle of diamonds in platinum, large one in centre; 1 nlain gold bracelet, • curb pattern, with padlock; 1 do. bangle, set circle of diamonds at centre, large diamond in centre of cluster, snap fastening; 1 gold brooch, circular and convex, set pearls and turquoise, safety chain attached; 1 brooch, gold bars forming frame about 2 ins. long and £ in. wide, set 3 separate circles of gold on each " of which is a small turquoise; 1 gold brooch, circular, rather larger than a shilling, ruby in centre. The thief left behind an iron f in. chisel, straight, 10£ ins. long; 1 pair of common cotton- wool gloves, indigo colour; 1 com- mon fiat electric torch, 3J ins. by ins.; 1 light grey tweed cap, size " 7 " " Hepworth's Top of the Tree" stamped inside. The above reward will be paid by Sir Thomas Brooke- Hitching, Corston House, Ryde, for such information as will lead to the apprehension of the thief and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to the Chief Constable, Ryde. THE POLICE GAZETTE. LINCOLNSHIRE. 53.— Epworth ( County).— 7th inst., by shop- breaking at Garthorpe, 2 pairs strong nailed boots, double row of square headed nails around outside of heels, supposed size 9; 3 or 4 pairs braces; 2 pocket knives ( 1 with staghorn haft, other white); 2 Oxford print shirts and 4s. Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN, lst age about 22, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 ins., complexion ruddy, round face, clean shaven; wearing dark clothing and cap, 2nd age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 ins., moustache ginger; wearing dark clothing. Supposed to be in posses- sion of a small fancy wooden box containing a thin gold chain bracelet; 1 gold brooch set 5 rubies in centre; 3 gold dress rings set various stones; 1 small plain gold locket, 2 gold pins; 1 lady's comb set brilliants, and 2 gold studs. Proceeds of a robbery in Yorkshire. Information to Supt. Hill, Epworth. SUSSEX ( East). 54.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— 6th inst., a " Monopole " bicycle, black enamelled, usual parts plated, " Sturmey Archer" 3 speed gear handle bar control, 28- inch wheels, Dunlop special tyres, rubber pedals, " Brooks " saddle, rim brakes, tool bag, pump and horn attached, No. supposed 31304. Information to the Chief Constable, Eastbourne. PROPERTY RECOVERED. CUMBERLAND. 55.— Carlisle ( County).— Watch, < tc., Case No. 32, 5th inst., and thief arrested. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 56.— Bradford ( City).— Bracelet, Case No. 45, 16th February last. PROPERTY FOUND. GL GUCES TERSHIRE. 57.— Cheltenham ( County).— 7th inst., ( supposed stolen), a bicycle, believed " Royal Enfield," 26- in. frame and wheels, painted dark green, over black enamel, No. 2062 on seat lug, 3- speed gear, girder frame, spring front forks, plated rims, rather rusty flat handle bars, Palmer front tyre, studded back tyre, tri- coaster hub, back brake, i in. roller chain, divided rubber pedals, Pattison's Hygienic saddle fastened to frame by strap. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. ANIMALS, STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 58.— W Division.— 3rd or 4th inst., a thick- set dark bay mare, 15 hands, age 6 years, long mane, medium tail, white blaize down face, four white feet, blister scars on throat, neck, and face, wall eye off side; 1 set brass mounted harness with brown leather collar. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. Metropolitan Police District, 59.— I. Division.— EMIL WEISS, Case No. 4, 26th January last- 60 .— City of London. — WALTER WM. BRINKLEY, Office No. 456- 07, Case 7, 22nd ult. • 31.— Gloucestershire, Bristol ( City) — WILLIAM THOMAS MATTHEWS, Case No. 18, 15th ult. 62 Gloucestershire, Bristol ( City). — RICHARD BABBINGTON, Office No. 424- 07, Case 31, 9th February, 1912. 63 — Kent, Sittingbourne ( County) m — WILLIAM HENRY DANSON, Case No. 11, 5th inst. Qi.- Kent, Sittingbourne ( County).— GEORGE MILLS, Case No. 12, 5th inst., at Chelmsford. 65.— Oxfordshire, Oxford ( City) — JAMES CONNOR, Office No. 722- 00, Case 26, 4th November, 1904, and Tabular Form, 2nd December, 1904, at Wealdstone, on another charge. 66. Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent ( Borough).— ERNEST BANKS, Case No. 23, 5tli inst. 5 67— Staffordshire, Tettenhall ( County)— ARTHUR EDWARD VICKERS, Case No. 39, 8th December, 1911, at Hull, 27th ult. 68.— Sussex ( East), Eastbourne ( Borough) MASON, Case No. 47, 22nd ult., and lst described bracelet recovered. 69 .- Sussex ( East), Hastings ( Borough)— WILLIAM JAMES GOWER, Case No. 50, 29th ult., at Portsmouth, 3rd inst. 70— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Barnsley ( County).— RICHARD CHAMLEY, Case No. 48, 13tli May, 1910. 71— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Sheffield ( City).- TOll HOPK1NSON, Case No. 24, 5th inst. 72.— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Sheffield ( City).— WILLIAM HUNT, CASE No. 25, 5th inst., at Gainsborough. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 73 — K Division.— For stealing, £ 94 10s., 2nd inst.— KATHERINE BOWEN, age 35, height 5 ft. 6ins., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue, long cut scar right side of face; dress, blue velvet three- quarter length jacket, blue serge skirt, large black straw hat, button boots. A native of Bow, London. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BUCKINGHA MS HI RE. 74.— Newport Pagnell ( County)— For obtaining £ 3 10s. Od. by a fictitious cheque drawn on the London City and Midland Bank, Hockley Hill, Birmingham, 27th ult., at Stony Stratford.— EBENEZER WILLSON, age about 28, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 ins., hair ( wavy) dark, of smart appearance; dress, blue jacket and vest, brown riding breeches1, leggings and boots, or grey over- coat and cap, blue trousers, black boots. A grocer, late of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearce, Newport Pagnell. GLAMORGA NSHIRE. 75.— Cardiff ( City).— For stealing n quantity of rope.— GEORGE QUICK, alias WILLIAMS and SULLIVAN, Office No. S. 52661, age 34, height 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey, two warts left cheek, scar left forearm, fleshy mole centre back of neck; has been con- victed at Barry and Swansea.— W. C. EVANS, alias HICKS, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 ins., stout build, complexion, hair and moustache dark; wear- ing dark clothes, muffler, large peak cap. May be found in vicinity of Docks or Shipping Offices. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Cardiff. GL OUCES TERSHIRE. 76.— Cheltenham ( County).— For obtaining food, lodgings and money by false pretences.— MAUD COOLE, alias JONES, PRITCHARD and CARTER, age about 36, height 5 ft. 9 ins., hair ( turning grey) light brown, eyes dark, 3 scars right side of neck, bad front teeth, 3 or 4 left upper teeth missing; dress, long navy blue coat, navy blue skirt, flannelette blouse, purple green and white stripes; heliotrope toque with roses to match, black veil, Oxford shoes, old brown kid gloves. Was accompanied by a boy, age 4 years, complexion fair, heavy appearance about eyes; dress, green jersey, trousers and cap, grey or brown overcoat, white silk neckerchief, brown socks and boots. Stated she was a native of Dean Forest, and came here for the purpose of consulting a solicitor with respect to property left her by a relative; also stated that her home was in Cardiff. Is well- known at Swindon, and was convicted of false pretences at Dorchester in 1911. Absconded 6th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. LANARKSHIRE. 77— Glasgow ( City).— For stealing jewellery, and obtaining money by bogus cheques between lst and 3rd inst.— WILLIAM BAKER, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft 9 ins., complexion pale, hair and small moustache dark brown, may be clean shaven, right eye artificial, waars glasses, well dressed. A native of London. He traded as Baker, Baker, General Dealers, St. George's Road, and advertised extensively. At one time he carried on a similar business in Caledonian Road, Loudon, N. Absconded 3rd inst., accompanied by his son, age 19. May endeavour to leave the country. May 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, FEURUARY 12, 1912. have in his possession a considerable quan- tity of jewellery and a large soim of money. Is identical with J. W. Benson, Case 22, 27th January last. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Glasgow. APPREHENSIONS. Metropolitan Police District, 78.—// Division.— JOHN FROST, Office No. 3174- 00, Tabular Form, 7th April, 1911, at Bristol, on another charge. 79.— Buckinghamshire, Newport Pagnell ( County).— MAJOR C. J. WILSON, Case No. 6, 29th December, 1911, at Lewes. 80.— Staffordshire, Burton- on- Trent ( County).— JOHN MORGAN, Office No. 1820- 04, Case 29, 29th ult. 81.— Surrey, Dorking ( County).— — JONES, Case No. 90, 10th November, 1911, and dealt with at Beckenham, Kent. MISSING. 82.— THOMAS IIAZELL, Case No. 94, 22nd ult., found. 83.— Since 11th March last from London — WILLEM CAREL PLET, age 24, height 5 ft. 9J ins., small shoulders, oomplexion healthy, hair ( curly) fair, eyes brownish grey, round face, upper lip slightly drawn upward, upper teeth rather irregular, clean shaven; clerk, Dutch subject, speaks English, French and German; dress, blue serge suit ( maker Mr. A.), bowler hat. Depressed. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PORTRAIT OF PLET. The undermentioned persons have failed to report under the Prevention of Crimes Act The Registrar of Habitual Criminals requests that wherever they may be found they may be dealt with provided there is sufficient evidence to substantiate a charge of failure to report in that district. Should there not be sufficient evidence to charge they should be strictly cautioned and directed to report forthwith. Name and Metropolitan Office No. AOB. HKIOHT. 1 COUP. 1 11AIR. 1 BYES. REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register Number and Date Liberated. LICENCE- HOLDERS. GIBNEY, WILLIAM, alia* GIBBNEY. GIBSON, and KELLY. Office No. 1497- 05. 45 5 8J iresh ( going grey) lazel Scar back left forearm, back left hand, right forearm. Labourer; native of Dublin. Sentenced Winchester Assizes 19th June, 1907, to 5. years penal servitude for setting fire to a slack. Licensed 29th November, 1911. h 263. HARVEY, FREDERICK. aliai BROWN, O'BRIEN. WINSTANLEY, and MARRON. Office No. 2238- 97. 40 5 6} fresh It brn brn Scar left side of neck, snake tattooed back right fore- arm, clasped bands, " Rose McGough" inside right forearm, " S. G. T. G." outside right forearm. Sentenced Liverpool Assizes 27tb November, 1905, to 7 and 7 years penal servitude ( concurrent) for shop- breaking and larceny. Licensed 21st March, 1911. L f 635. JONES, CHARLES. Office No. 1973- 06 28 5 8J fresh dk brn dk brn Scar each eyebrow, right side of chin, 2 back of neck, tattooed bird carrying letter, figure of a woman & c. back right forearm, " I. L. P. A. " & c. front left fore- arm. ( Warrant issued by Gateshead Borough Police.) Sentenced Central Criminal Court 21st October, 1907, to 5 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licensed 10th November, 1911. h 695. SMITH, FREDERICK. alias BOUGHTON. Office No. 2552- 01 32 5 6J fresh It brn grey Scar outer angle right eye, 2 bod scars right side of neck, 1 centre of forehead, upper lip, " Love" chair, plants, cross flags, cross, " C. b. L." cross " Z" left forearm. Sentenced West Bromwich Quarter Sessions, 2nd Novem- ber, 19 9. to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 5th January, 1912. Z c j 163. SCPERVISEE. BROWN, ALFRED. Office No. 1082- 01. 28 5 2J fresh dk brn blue Scar right eyebrow, top of head, nose flat ( inclined to left) .-. car over left eye, mole left jaw, " I love Violet Wats » n" tattooed back of right hand " l. L. V. W." on fingers right hand. Sentenced Middlesex Sessions 7th April, 1906, to 5 years penal servitude and 2 yejrs pelice supervision for larceny. Licensed 6th September, 1910. bg6! 7. List of Licence- Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, for the week ended 6th April, 1912, with the result, & c Office No. Fresh Offence NAME. Sentence Date and Place. with which charged. Division concerned. Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. D. E. G. L. W Y. N. 3. V. L. K. Y. R. S. H. J. F. X. H. K. L. S. E. V. R. H. L. M. L. M. D. L. H. T. J. K. I 1347— 9!" BAKER, \ VM. 795— 11 BARNES, FREDERICK' 305")— 01 DAVIS, JANE 2690— 01 DESMOND, TIMOTHY 556— 0.') FEAR, HENRY GRAINGER, WILLIAM 885— 07 2826— 00 1599— 01 3403— 01 194— 12 414— 97 724— 01 HARTNEY, HENRY JOHNSON, HENRY KELLY, JOHN KENNY, CHARLES LAINSON, FREDERICK REYNOLDS, WM. 348— 10 SAWYER, HENRY 1292— 09 SMITH, CHARLES 1292— 00 SMITH, CHARLES 1398- 02 SMITH, HARRY 370— 97 SMITH, JAMES 3359— 02STEIN, JULIUS 332— 01 WELSH, JOHN 2612— 02 WHITMORE, GEORGE t> weeks h. l. 12 months h. l. 15 months h. l. 15 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 10 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 23 months h. l. 40s. or 1 month h. l. 10s. or 7 days h. l. 12 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 21 months h. l. Fined £ 10. Fined £ 10, or 1 month h. l. 3 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 1 years p. s. and expulsion 1 month h. l. 6 months h. l. 30th Mar., Newtownard Petty Sess. [ 3rd April, London Co. Sess. 1th April, London Co. Sess. 1th April, London Co. Sess. 2nd April, London Co. Sess. lst April, Greenwich P. Ct. 4th April, London Co. Sess. 2nd April, London Co. Sess. 28th Mar., Westminster P. Ct. 28th Mar., Tower Bridge P Ct 6th April, Bow St. P. Ct. lst April, Greenwich P. Ct. 4th April, London Co. Sess. 13th April, ' 11, Tower Bridge P. Ct. 4th April, Tower Bridge P. Ct. 30th Mar., Oldham Petty Sess. 4th April. London Co. Sess. lst April, Leeds Sessions 27th Mar., Manchester City P. Ct. lst April, Leicester Boro'. Qr. Loitering, etc. Larceny Larceny Larceny Burglary P. of C. Act. Incorrigible rogue Receiving Drunk, etc. Drunkenness P. of C. Act P. of C. Act. 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