POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1913. VOL. XXX., No. 3048. X. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communica- tions relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOE OF THB POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 8. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension it 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. t. 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. Portraits of Persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences will be inserted at a cost of 8a. per portrait, and engravings of stolen properly at a cost of 6s. per photograph or sketch, unless the article is large or % tnusually intricate, when the charge will be higher. A remittance of 6j. thould be made in the first instance for cost of engraving sketches. 8. 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 uf 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 eases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announce- ment 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 6 « prepaid at the ordinary rate for printed matter sent by post within the United Kingdom. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1 Convict Supervision Office.— JOSEPH A THURSBY, Office No. 3414- 01, Tabu- lar Form, 24th January, 1913. Xot now wanted. Sentence expired. 2.— Convict Supervision Office.— For failing to notify change of residence.— ALICE PHILLIPS, alias GROVES, ANSON, PEAR- MAN, HANSON, ELLIS and DONOVAN, Office No. 2269- 98 ( see Illustrated Circular 80, Fig. 12), age 36, height 5 ft. 1 ins., complexion sallow, hair brown to grey, eyes blue; ears pierced, mole left of neck and left wrist. Native of Hythe. Sen- tenced County of London Sessions, 7th February, 1911, to 3 years' penal servitude for larceny; licensed 8th February, 1913. W. c. l. 18. 3.— C Division.— For stealing ( sevvant), 7th inst., a lady's blue enamel watch, set small dia- monds around dial and outside back case, 3 rose diamond centre of back case, " Roland & Frazer, Regent Street," on works, " From One to his Queen" engraved inside of case- 1 gold cigarette case, " N. M." thereon; 1 do. bar brooch, with dra- gonfly and " N. M." thereon; 1 small gold match- box, " Nina" thereon; 1 do. case for cigarette- holder, " Nina" thereon; 1 gold- covered note book with pencil, " Nina" thereon; 1 small spangled fan, " Nina " thereon ; 1 silver card case, " J. N. M." thereon; 1 do., fish, do.; 1 do. stamp box, do.; 1 old silver pierced spoon, do.; 2 silver- back clothes brushes, " N. J. M." thereon; 1 do. paper- knife, magnifying glass in handle, a foot- rule engraved on blade, " N. J. M." thereon; 1 amber bead chain, jade ball attached; 1 Chinese mandarin chain; 1 black fox stole; 1 pair of lady's shoes " Smith, Sloane Street," inside.— ADOLF WENZKE ( be- lieved a German), age 25, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 ins., complexion pale, hair ( long in front) black, eyes dark brown, very long fingers; dress, greenish grey jacket suit, grey soft hat, dark tie. A kitchen porter. i.— C Division.— For failing to report.— ALFRED DAVIS, alias HICKLING, Office No. 119- 01, age 43, height 5 ft. 8 § ins., complexion fresh, hair dark ( turning grey), eyes blue, scar left eyebrow, right forearm and wrist. Sentenced Coventry Quarter Sessions, 20th October, 1910, to 3 years' penal servitude for larceny; licensed 31st January, 1913. c. k. 125. 5.— N ' Division•— For attempted larceny, 27th ult.— SIDNEY WILLIS, age 14, height 5 ft. 5J ins., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown; dress, dark green mixture tweed jacket and vest, dark blue trousers, celluloid collar, blue and white bow, light tweed cap, lace boots. A native of Walthamstow. He escaped from a home of deten- tion while on remand. 6.— W Division.— For forging and uttering a banker's cheque for £ 5.— GEORGE PEARCE, age 15, height 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue, scar on forehead, keeps teeth closed when speaking; dress, old grey jacket and vest, shabby black overcoat and cap, lace boots. May endeavour to obtain employment at sea. A native of Croydon. Warrant issued. 7.— X Division.— For stealing, 29th January last, from his lodgings, a gold chain, locket and ring.— HENRY CECIL HANSFORD, age 19, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., complexion sallow, hair black, brushed back; dress, light grey jacket suit and cap, black overcoat, with fur collar and cuffs. A native of Bournemouth. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. 8.— Luton ( BoroughI.— For stealing, 3rd inst., from a hotel, 2 gold bracelets ( 1 9- ct. curb with padlock and safety chain; 1 braided chain, snap fastening, with safety chain which is broken and tied with piece of white thread) ; 1 lady's 15- ct. half- hunter watch, gold case, attached to a gold brooch, shamrock leaf pattern. " Carrington " sup- posed inside case; 1 heavy gold signet ring, 9- ct., with " M. D. W." on shield; and about 10s.— A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., slight build, hair and moustache very dark; dress, brown overcoat, dark suit, black bowler hat, grey spats. He left behind a 16- inch brown leather Gladstone bag ( old), containing a blue jacket suit, copy of Answers, Bradshaw's Guide for January, 1913, with name, Mr. Dundonald, in pencil, written in- side, A. B. C. Railway Guide. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to the Chief Constable, Luton. BERKSHIRE. 9.— Windsor ( Borough).— For stealing a costermonger's barrow, 16th December, 1912.— BENJAMIN REED, alias JOHN SMITH, age about 40, height 5 ft. 5 ins., thin face, hollow cheeks, clean shaven, cast in one eye. A rag and bone gatherer. He hires a barrow, travels the country, then disposes of the barrow and returns to the Metropolitan Police district. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Windsor. BUCKINGHA MS HI RE. \ 0.— High Wycombe ( County).— For steal- ing. 17th ult., llcwt. of potatoes ( recovered).— FRANK PRICE, age 40, height 5 ft. 10 ins., stout build, complexion fair, hair and heavy moustache very light brown, eyes blue; dress, greyish jacket suit, cap, muffler, black leggings with straps, heavy boots.— JOHN FREDERICK BOWLES, age 32 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 10 ins., complexion fresh, hair and heavy moustache brown, eyes hazel, ex- tensive tattoo marks both arms; dress, long dark overcoat, cord trousers, cap, white muffler, heavy nailed boots. Vegetable and fruit dealers; natives of Marlow, which place they left 20th ult., with a small brown pony and cart ( may have " W " or " Frank Price, Marlow," painted thereon). Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Trevener, County Police High Wycombe. Newport Pagnell ( County).- For obtaining a quantity of turnips and potatoes by false pretences on 1st and 8th January last re- spectively.— HARRY HUMPHRIES, ' alias THOMPSON, age 35, height 5ft. 2* iAs., good build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown eyes brown, left foot slightly deformed, " Jane Cooper" left forearm; wearing grey coat and cap. He visits towns, rents small sheds, represents himself as a wholesale and retail fruit, pea and potato salesman, obtains goods, disposes of same and ab- sconds. Previously convicted at Bedford, Cam- bridge and Chesterfield. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearce, Newport Pagnell. 12. - High Wycombe ( Borough).— For ob- taining £ 4 and groceries by a worthless cheque No. G. 13686, Princes Risborough Branch Capital' & Counties Bank, Ltd., High Wycombe on 7th inst. LIONEL WEBSTER, age about 40, height about 5 ft 9 ins., rather stout build, complexion sallow, full face, hair and heavy moustache dark • wearing black or dark overcoat, black bowler hat' scarf pin, horse shoe shape, set blue stones. Web' ster ( with a confederate) took a furnished cottar at Lacey Green, opened an account at Princes Risborough Bank with £ 25 on 25th ult,, called upon tradesmen, ordered goods, in payment ten- dered cheques for more than the amounts of purchase and received the balance; the cheques have been returned marked " refer to drawer" the Bank deposit having been withdrawn. Is i'n possession of a small cheque book on the Capital & 2 * • PV ; T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1913. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( cntinued).— Counties Bank. Apparently identical with MAN, Case No. 33, 14th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, High Wy- combe. CHESHIRE. 13.— Crewe ( County).— For stealing from a dwelling house, a money box and 3s., 7th inst.— A MAN, age 30 to 35, height about 5 ft. 3 ins., good build, red face, clean shaven, Irish accent, addicted to drink; dress, light green mixture suit, and cap, green tie, large pin. Had with him visit- ing cards, " H. B. Angell, The Moorings, Forest Hill," thereon. Warrant issued. . Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. 14. — Macclesfield ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, 5th or 6th inst., a black mack- intosh, white lining, chain tab, " Randol Swan, Holly Bank," inside; 1 black and white silk necker- chief; 1 dark Cardigan jacket; 1 silver pin, horse- shoe pattern; 1 do. horse's foot with whip en- twined ; 2 wooden pipes ; 1 leather tobacco pouch; 1 meerschaum cigar holder, amber mouthpiece, in case.— JOHN LEWIS HALL, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., complexion pale, hair ( bald on top) and slight moustache brown, lump or cyst on top of left eyelid, glides both, slovenly gait; dress, blue pilot jacket, white moleskin trousers, blue muffler with white spots, brown cap, clogs. A labourer or navvy; supposed a native of Glossop. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ennion, County Police, Macclesfield. 15.— Stockport ( Borough).— For embezzling £ 5 6s. 5d.— GEORGE HARVEY, age 57, height • 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., stout build, complexion fair, hair and moustache light brown; dress, dark morning coat and vest, grey striped trousers, hard felt hat. A clothier's manager; of good address. Ab- sconded 18tli ult. Warrant issued. 16.— Stockport ( Borough).— For stealing a bank book, forging withdrawal order and obtain- ing £ 20 by false pretences on 24th ult.— THOMAS WILD, alias WILLIAM GRAHAM, age 29, height 5 ft. ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaven, eyes hazel; wearing light suit, fawn- colour rain- coat. May seek employment as motor driver or barman. Has been convicted of larceny several times. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Stockport. CUMBERLAND. 1".— Whitehaven ( County).— For office- breaking at Lamplugh, 21st or 22nd ult.— A MAN, age 37, height 5 ft. ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaven, large dimple in chin, slouching gait; wearing old dark clothing. Has served in the Army. A native of Workington. Information to Supt. Hogg, Whitehaven. DURHAM. 18 — South Shields ( Borough).— For em- bezzling and stealing £ 16 10s. 7d.— ALFRED ROBINSON, age about 26, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., slight build, prominent nose and features, hair inclined to ginger, clean shaven ; dress, dark grey jacket suit, brown check cap, black tie with flowers thereon, lace boots. A painter and paperhanger, native of Wallsend, but recently employed as a barman. Is fond of billiards. Stated his inten- tion of proceeding to Australia. Photograph can be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, South Shields. ESSEX. 19.— Chelmsford ( County).— For deserting his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the Union, 19th August, 1912.— ERNEST JOHN WARRICKER, age 37, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., stout build, complexion fresh, full round face, hair brown, eyes grey. A labourer; native of Chelms- ford. May be found on public works. Warrant issued. 20.— Chelmsford ( County).— For deserting his wife and child, leaving them chargeable to the Union, 2nd January last.— ALFRED WIND LEY, age 31, height 5 ft. 10 ins., slight build, round shoulders, complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) brown, clean shaven, eyes grey, upper teeth project, scar back of right hand. A cowman. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. 21.— Southend ( CountyV— For stealing, 8th inst., from his lodgings, £ 1.— PERCY CHARTER age about 21, height 5 ft. 11 ins., slight build, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes sunken, clean shaven ; dress, blue serge suit, light check cap, green tie. A barman; native of Sandy, Beds. He was sentenced to 6 weeks' imprisonment at Biggleswade Petty Sessions about 3 years ago for stealing bicycle lamp. Absconded 8th inst., with a Swift bicycle which he hired and has not returned. Warrant issued. 22.— Southend ( County).— For receiving, 7th January last and on 24th ult., 3 pairs of shoes; 1 pair of boots; and 1 pair of slippers ( recovered). RICHARD HOWARD, age about 43, height 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, turning grey, moustache brown; wearing dark grey over- coat, hard felt hat. A decorator. Warrant issued. 23.— Southend ( County).— For embezzling 16s. lid., 27th ult.— HENRY CROMPTON, age about 26, height about 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion fresh, hair light brown, slight moustache light, eyes believed grey, addicted to drink; dress, dark suit and cap. A butcher's roundsman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Southend. GLAM ORG A N SHIRE. 24.— Neath ( County).— For stealing £ 18 from his lodgings at Aberavon, 8th inst.— WILLIAM BURY ADAMS, age 29, height 6 ft. k complexion sallow, hair black, parted in centre, clean shaven, high cheek bones; of military appearance; London accent; dress, old brown suit, trousers patched at seat, cap, laced boots. A drummer; served in Scots' Guards. Supposed to have returned to London 9th. inst. Warrant issued. 25.— Neath ( County).— For stealing, 11th inst., from his lodgings at Cwmgwrach, a silver watch, Swiss make, " S. Morgan, Cifngelly," inscribed on outside of inner case.— ERNEST" BELMORE, age about 20, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 ins., light hair, parted in centre, complexion fresh, slight impedi- ment in speech; dress, green suit with dark stripes, bluish tie, white muffler, brown overcoat, light brown boots; wearing a double gold albert; had in his possession a lady's gold watch. He stated he had obtained work as an electrical engineer at Aberpergwm Colliery. He is also wanted at Aber- kenfig. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Evans, Neath. 26. — Cardiff ( City). — For conspiracy to defraud.— CECIL P. MARSDEN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., good build, complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) dark, eyes brown, clean shaven.— THOMAS ARMSTRONG, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 ins., slight build, com- plexion pale, hair light, eyes grey, clean shaven ; appears to be in ill- health. Both speak with North Country accent. Believed natives of Manchester. These men, with a man named Joseph Dixon ( in custody), took a shop in the centre of this city in September last, in the name of C. P. Marsden, obtained large quantities of goods and failed to pay for same. Marsden absconded 3rd and Arm- strong on 5th inst. Believed to have carried on similar frauds elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Cardiff. GLOUCES TERSHIRE. 27.— Bristol ( City).— For stealing, Oth inst., about 400 American and Canadian dollars in gold, silver and notes; about 2,000 Austrian krones, com- prising 400 or 500 gold, 150 silver, the remainder mostly Crown bills; 70 Russian roubles in 5- rouble bills; 125 Norwegian kroners, gold, silver, and paper; some Finnish money; 60 lady's cheap gold dress rings; 24 metal watches.— ALBERT CLAES- SONS ( proper name believed LOUIS PAULUS JOSEPH VAN RAAIJ or RAAY), age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., complexion dark, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes brown; dress, green- ish tweed mixture overcoat, believed navy blue suit, bowler hat.— MARIE CLAESSONS, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., complexion ruddy, hair light, eyes blue. Natives of Antwerp. The former speaks English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Belgian fluently; the latt'/ r English, Norwe- gian, Flemish and French. They were employed as managers of the Continental Hotel, Avonmouth, a boarding house for foreign emigrants and passen- gers en route to Canada, America, etc. Absconded 8th inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 2S.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— J. OAKES, Case No. 93, 24th January last. Not now wanted. Warrant withdrawn. HEREFORDSHIRE. 29.— Leominster ( County).— For obtaining £ 2 7s. 6d. by false pretences, 26th ult.— DAVIES, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, rather heavy moustache brown, one eye missing; dress, old grey suit and cap. A drover; attends fairs, auctions, and farm sales. Supposed a native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rooke, Leominster. 30. Hereford ( City).— For stealing ( servant) £ 8, 15th ult.— WILFRED COBBLEDICK, age 14, height about 5 ft. 5 ins., good build; dress, grey knicker suit, cycling stockings, dark overcoat, strap at back, Eton collar, pale green tie. Is believed to have gone to South Wales. Was em- ployed in a builder's office. Information to the Chief Constable, Hereford. KENT. 31.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— lor stealing ( bailee) between 27th December, 1912, and 3rd January, 1913, furniture ( recovered).— ALFRED JOHNSON, age about 45, height about 5 ft. 10 ins., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and mous- tache brown, points toes out when walking; usually wears dark clothes and hard felt hat. A jobbing bricklayer or general labourer; native of Rams- gate. He hired the articles 27th December, 1912, and disposed of same 2nd January, 1913, and after- wards left for London. May be found working on buildings or public works. Spoke of sailing for Canada on 25th inst. Was accompanied by his wife and daughter ( not wanted) ; wife, age about 40 years, height about 5 ft. 2 ins., slight build, complexion pale, very excitable and eccentric; daughter, age about 20, tall, stout build, com- plexion pale, full face. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Ramsgate. KING A RDINESHIRE. 32.— Stonehaven ( County).— For house breaking, 19th December, 1912.— ALFRED JACKSON ARMSTRONG, S. C. R. 773- 12, age 37, height 5 ft. 4| ins., rather stout build, erect bear- ing, hair dark, " Jeannie" right forearm, " Agnes Murray" and scroll left forearm, tattoo marks both legs, 3rd right finger amputated; dress, blue jacket, greenish trousers and cap, white muffler or sweater. A fireman; native of Dundee. He calls upon clergymen and ex- military men for assistance. May be accompanied by a woman, age 26, height 5 ft., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark brown. Warrant issued. 33.— Stonehaven ( County).— For stealing, lst ult., a bicycle ( recovered).— PETER TAYLOR, age 23 or 24, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaven, be- lieved artificial teeth which do not appear to fit well; dress, navy blue jacket suit, greenish peak cap, light boots. A chauffeur; native of Rattray, Blairgowrie. May seek employment at cycle shops. Is also wanted in Lanarkshire, Perthshire, Ar- broath and Aberdeen. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Stonehaven. LANCASHIRE. 34.— Old Trafford ( County).- For stealing ( trick), 5th inst., a black leather handbag, contain- ing 3 lady's black leather purses; 2 Post Office Savings Bank Books; and £ 23.— TWO MEN: lst, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., complexion fresh ( blotchy), hair and eyes brown; dress, brown Norfolk suit, cap, tie; 2nd, age 25, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 ins., complexion sallow, hair and slight moustache dark, eyes brown ; dress, dark suit, over- coat, black bowler hat, tie. Information to Supt. Keys, Old Trafford. 35.— Blackpool ( Borough).— For stealing, 21st ult., £ 8.— MARY DUNN, age about 55, height 5 ft. 5| ins., complexion sallow, hair grey, full face, thick lips, addicted to drink; dress, dark blue skirt, black blouse, ankle- strap slippers; wears a green plaid shawl and spectacles. Late of Blackpool. May seek employment as cook or general servant. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Blackpool. 36.— Oldham ( Borough).— For stealing, 27th or 28th ult., a grey mixture overcoat, black velvet collar, plain turn- back cuffs, single breasted ( nearly new); 1 pipe; 1 tobacco pouch ; 1 black cloth waist- coat ; 1 pair of dark grey trousers; 1 very fine curb double albert guard, imitation gold, red stone attached; 1 hair brush; 1 white comb; 1 razor ( Cowvan); 1 lady's metal watch; 1 box of adver- tising slides and some cards for a Leeds firm; and some letters addressed to Mr. Ernest Bottomley. A MAN who gave the name of VICTOR, age 34, height 5 ft. 10 ins., powerful build, long features, pointed chin, complexion tanned, hair grey, prom- inent teeth upper jaw; dress, light grey suit, FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1913. T H E P O L I C E G A Z K I T E. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. A BERDEENSHIRE. 37.— Aberdeen ( City).- For stealing ( servant) £ 7; 1 black leather handbag; a brown leather clasp- fastening purse; 12s. 3d.; 1 postal- order for 5s. ( issued at Swansea); 1 gold- filled expanding bangle; 1 string of amber beads; 1 lady's slate- coloured costume; 1 lady's greenish rainproof coat with straps at wrists; 1 brown fitch muff; 1 lady's blue felt hat; 1 green leather waistbelt; and 1 and those selected would have to find a cash se- curity. On 17th August, 1911, he obtained a situation, stating he had just returned from Bos- ton, U. S. A., but" left 10 weeks later. The follow- ing is a copy of a pamphlet issued by him: " A Startling Discovery.— Badly fitting artificial teeth are a most uncomfortable and ugly feeling, don't pay large fees for re- modelling them, get Dentu- rite, which you can apply to the plate yourself, it will make the case cling close to the gums and adhere firmly to the palate, acts instantly, gives comfort to wear and to eat, improves appearance of mouth and is lasting, makes plate like new. Send postal- order for one- shilling for Denturite and full instructions to Maclauehlan, 19, Gannon Street, Manchester. Satisfaction guaranteed or money returned." Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 39.— Wakefield ( County).— For obtaining by false pretences, horse described in Case No. 46, 28th ult.-- ALBERT RICHENS, age 41, height j 5 ft. 3| ins., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, 2 moles left side of neck, 2 left fingers missing. A native of Longcut, Berks. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, County Police, Wakefield. white scarf.— ROSE MARGARET GRIFFITH, alias FRANCES HENDERSON, and THOM SON, age 16 ( looks 18 to 20), height 5 ft. 1 ins., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes large, brown; scar on forehead and scar on second joint left, thumb; believed to be dressed in the stolen clothing. A domestic servant; native of Aberdeen. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Aberdeen. LANCASHIRE. 38— Manchester ( City).— For obtaining £ 10 by false pretences, 8th ult.— THOMAS MAC- LAUGHLAN, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 9 ins., slight build, complexion and hair ( wavy) dark, clean shaven, stern features, thin lips, straight mouth, speaks with his teeth closed, an inveterate cigarette smoker; dress, blue suit, light fancy vest, soft grey hat, gold watch and chain ; may have with him a grey suit and hard hat. Is a good singer and pianoforte player; speaks of having played with a first- class football team. During the past 7 weeks he has rented an office and ad- vertised for men to collect professional accounts, APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ^ vMvnued,)— glossy peaked sailor cap, green front tie and boots. Said he was a cook on board S. S. " Shropshire," due to leave Manchester Ship Canal 2nd inst., for Australia. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Oldham. LINCOLNSHIRE. 40.— Spilsby ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) a gold watch chain and pendant ( recovered) ; also for stealing a Raleigh cycle, No. 292057 on seat lug; 1 cycle, North Road upturned handle bars, roller lever brakes, Relyabull front tyre, Palmer back.— WILLIAM HORRY, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 9 ins., rather stout build, full face, com- plexion florid, mole on face, nair dark, clean shaven; dress, blue serge jacket suit, light lace boots. An insurance agent; native of Skegness. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Marshall, SpiTsby. 41.— Grimsby ( Borough). — For obtaining, 28th ult., £ 5 6s., by false pretences ( seaman's bogus advance note).— H. BROWN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., good build, rather large mouth, complexion, curly hair, and moustache dark; dress, dark overcoat with belt at back, blue serge suit, ship's officer's cap. He called on a tradesman, represented himself as chief mate of the S. S. " Sal- mo " ( Wilson Line), ordered goods to the value of 14s. to be forwarded to an address, in payment pre- sented a seaman's advance note for £ 6, payable on Messrs. Thos. Wilson Sons & Co., Ltd., Steam- ship Owners, Grimsby, and received the change, £ 5 6s. See Cases 12 and 24, 13th December, 38, 27th December, 1912; 63, 3rd January, 42, 10th January; 86, 14th February; and 16, 28th Feb- ruary, 1913. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Grimsby. NORFOLK. 42.— Holt ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) a horse, trap and harness ( recovered).-— BOB GOUL- DEN, alias LEA, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache ginger, may now be clean shaven, eyes grey, cut scar left side of chin and over left eye; dress, dark jacket, light brown vest, striped trousers. A rag and bone gatherer. May be found with van dwel- lers or at a common lodging house. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lord, Holt. NOR THUMBERLA NO. 43.— GoSforth ( County).— For housebreaking and stealing silver, cutlery, clothing, etc.— WIL- LIAM KEENES, age 32, height 5 ft. 7i ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, actress tattooed left, basket of flowers right forearm, bird and ship on breast; wears a Harris tweed Norfolk jacket. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Weddell, Gosforth. SHROPSHIRE. 44.— Bridgnorth ( County).— For leaving their wives and children chargeable to the Union since October, 1912.— THOMAS HENRY EVANS, age 37, height 5 ft. 4i ins., complexion sallow, hair and moustache brown, eyes hazel, ex- tensively tattooed both arms. A collier; native of Iron Bridge.— WILLIAM WALL, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaven, eyes blue. A labourer; may be found at Collieries, iron or public works. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Tait, Bridgnorth. STAFFORDSHIRE. 45 — Smethwick ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, 21st ult., a watch and chain ( recovered).— A MAN, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 5 ins., complexion fresh, hair and short stubby moustache iron grey; wears glasses, dark overcoat, hard hat. Stated he was an engineer. Information to Supt. Grove, Smethwick. ± 6.— Tettenhall ( County).— For stealing ^ AT6 ® ). 21st ult., £ 2.— JOHN JONES, alias ^ ALMfcK, age about 45, height about 5 ft. 11 ins complexion sallow, hair black, moustache turning grey, eyes dark, man's head tattooed left wrist and several tattoo marks on arms; dress, grey short jacket and vest, moleskin trousers, grey cap, clogs. A native of Wolverhampton; accompanied by a woman, height 4 ft. 5 ins., slight build, complexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey, front teeth upper jaw missing, bow legged; dress, black tight- fitting jacket, dark skirt, lace boots; wearing gold- rimmed spectacles; and a girl, age 7. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robotham, Tettenhall. 47.— Stoke- on- Trent ( Borough).— For larceny ( lodgings).— PERCY JAMES LAWTON, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes grey, thick lips, bottom'teeth project; dress, dark tweed jacket, dark brown vest, uniform trousers, piece of stripe left at bottoms' bowler hat. A native of Fenton. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Stoke- on- Trent. SUSSEX ( East). 48.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing, 4th inst., 4 grey tweed suits.- RADNOR, alms CHARLES PEARSON, GRIST, BANKS, FELLOWS and COATES, Office No. 1569- 01 ( see Case 19, 21st ult., and Illustrated Circular No. 96, Fig. 11), age 42, height 5 ft. 3f ins., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, heavy auburn moustache; scar right side of forehead, left thumb dislocated; dress, grey suit, rainproof coat, light brown boots, may be wearing a dark blue suit. Native of Paris. Warrant issued. 49.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing, lst inst., a bicycle, Rudge pattern handle bars, 26- in. frame, Gander & Harris name- plate on head, beaded edge tyres ( Palmer front and Duros back), Eadie coaster brake only, Demon lamp at- tached, Allday & Onions fittings.— EDWARD CASEY, alias BROWN, Office No. 236- 11, age 26, height 6 ft. 0| in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( white patches at sides), eyes blue; snake tattooed left forearm, Welsh harp, " Faith, Hope and Charity " outside right forearm ; of smart appear- ance. A jobbing bootmaker; native of Seaford. Warrant issued. 50.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 9 by a worthless cheque on the Union of London & Smith's Bank, Ltd., Victoria Street, Westminster ( on a blank bill), purporting to be drawn in favour of F. Stevens, by Edwin Stevens, on the lst inst. — FRANCIS STEVENS, age about 33, height about 5 ft. 5 ins., slight build, complexion sallow, thin face, hair dark brown, clean shaven, 1 tooth missing in front upper jaw; dress, dark fawn loose overcoat, dark lounge suit, and soft fawn- coloured hat. A draper's furnishing salesman; supposed a native of London. Accompanied by his wife, age about 30, height about 5 ft., hair very dark, com- plexion pale, round face; dress, red felt- hat, with black upturned brim, red feather in front, long red coat, black skirt, white silk blouse, or blue coat and skirt, very large black hat. with black, white or blue and white striped ribbon; has also a purple- colour felt hat; wears a thin gold chain, cross attached. A native of Jersey. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Eastbourne. YORKSHIRE ( North Ridin y). 61 — Middlesbrough ( Borough). — For embezzling 15s. 5d.— ALBERT WEBBER, age about 44, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 ins., complexion sal- low, hair ( bald on top) light brown, clean shaven; dress, dark overcoat, short dark jacket, breeches and leggings. A groom; recently employed as a laundry vanman. Absconded 21st ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Middles- brough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 52.— Doncaster ( County).— For stealing, 13th ult., at Bentley, £ 14 10s. KING alias GAWITT, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in* ' 14 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1913. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— complexion sallow, hair ( curls on forehead) an$ eyes dark; dress, black skirt and bodice, three- quarter grey coat, blue cashmere hat, heavy lace boots. A gipsy hawker. Hawks lace and pretends to tell fortunes. Travels the country with husband and 6 young children in van with bow- top canvas cover, " A. King, Sheffield," thereon, drawn by roan cob. Last seen at Darlington, lst inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hickes, County Police, Doncaster. 53.— Rotherham ( C'< unty).- For embezzling 8s., between 25th April and 5th December, 1912.— WILLIAM H. HANCOCK, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 ins., stout build, complexion fresh, round face, rather bloated appearance, hair dark brown ( long in front), eyes ( prominent) blue; dress, grey jacket and vest, grey breeches, heather- colour stock- ings, belted overcoat, cap, lace boots. An insurance agent and debt collector. May seek employment as a pianist at low- class halls or public- houses. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Haynes, County Police, Rotherham. 5 L- Leeds ( City).- TOM CRAWSHAW, Office No. 253- 01, Case 56, 14th September, and Tabular Form, 5th October, 1906. Not now wanted. 55.— Barnsley ( Borough). - For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences.- WILLIAM HOPKINS, alias HOPKINSON, age about 26, height 5 ft. 8 ins., good build, complexion fresh, clean shaven, very short finger nails; dress, navy blue serge jacket and vest, dark grey cloth trousers ( seat patched), fawn- colour overcoat, light grey cap. An erector. He represented he was em- ployed by a Liverpool firm of ironfounders as fore- man and was supervising a gang of erectors work- ing in the neighbourhood. Absconded 3rd inst. Warrant issued. 56.— Barnsley ( Borough). — For obtaining, 24th ult., £ 3 12s. by false pretences.— H. JACK- SON, alias HERBERT BRAYSHAW and BRACE WELL, age about 30, height 5 ft. 11 ins. or 6 ft., good build, complexion, hair and slight moustache dark, may now be clean shaven; dress, dark suit, dark overcoat and bowler hat. A native of Bradford. He called upon a local cycle dealer and stated he was a representative for Messrs. Williams & Co., Gold and Silversmiths, The Wicker, Sheffield," and offered to appoint him sole agent for a plating preparation, described as " Galvanic," the conditions being that the latter should purchase £ 3 12s. worth of the preparation and the accused's " firm " would advertise the arti- cle and distribute free samples of the same within a four miles radius. Previously convicted of fraud and uttering counterfeit coin at Dublin, Liverpool, and at Leeds. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Barnsley. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. WA R WICKSHIRE. 57.— Solihull ( County).— Committed for trial at Warwick Quarter Sessions, charged with shop- breaking, 13th ult.— HERBERT HARVEY, age 23, height 5 ft. 3 ins., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes blue, spot left forearm, fingers stiff; dress, dark brown suit, dark overcoat. A native of Bir mingham. States he has been tramping the coun- try lor the past three years. Information to Supt. Carbis, Solihull. WILTSHIRE. 58.— Marlborough ( CountyX— Remanded til' 18th inst., on a charge of stealing a horse, trap and harness.— CRAVEN, alias FRED ARNOLD, OSBORNE, DUNN, HARCOURT and CAMPBELL, Office No. 1893- 10 ( see Case 34, 30th June, 1911, and Illustrated Circular 99, Fig. 6), age 47, height 6 ft. 1J ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue; wearing blue Melton overcoat, grey soft hat; of smart appearance. There is no doubt this man has been operating all over the country, obtaining horses, vehicles, tents, oil engines, etc., etc. Information to Supt. Mackie, Marlborough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 59.— B a r n S I ey ( Borough).— Remanded, charged with horsestealing, 26th ult.— ALICE DAY, age 51, height 5 ft. 1 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown. A native of Chester.— HARRY GOLD- THORPE, age 38, height 5 ft. 8£ ins., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes blue; cut scar bridge of nose, small mole right cheek. A miner; native of Silkstone, Yorks. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Barnsley. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 60.— C Division.— lst inst., a Persian silk rug, fawn and mauve colour, 6 ft. by 3 ft., design leaves and flowers. 61.— C Division.— 2nd inst., by shopbreak- ing, 100 sets gold links and studs, set various stones; 10 sets pearl studs and pins; 15 alberts ( 1 gold knot, do. twisted bar, 2 close ring double, 2 platinum and gold, double, 1 lady's knot, 1 do. plain trace, 13- row Prince of Wales, 1 bright oval link, 3 fetter link, 1 close wove, turquoise in centre, 1 curved do.); 90 15- ct. or 18- ct. gold and fancy stone necklets, 10 in cases; 7 chatelaines ( 5- silver, 2 antique gilt with pendants) ; 2 gold chain bag purses ( 1 large, 1 small); 100 scarf pins, set diamonds, pearls and gems; 49 watches ( 30 silver, 12 oxydised, 5 gold, 2 bracelet); 300 pearl, dia- mond and gold brooches and pendants; quantity of gold safety- pins; 40 pairs gold; 12 wedding rings; 7 keepers; 5 gem rings; 4 antique fans; 2 cases turquoise; 7 cases loose stones, various; 4 gold pen and pencil cases; 8 pencil- cases; 6 gold bracelets, set pearls and turquoise; 200 paste buckles, brooches and pendants; 20 imitation pearl necklaces; 3 seed pearl necklaces; 400 pieces silver, consisting of necklets, buckles, bracelets, chate laines and boxes; antique basin; tortoiseshell mir ror with gold monogram; pair tortoiseshell eye- glasses; several platinum and alloy necklets; 4 dozen ivory- handle table knives; quantity of rolled- gold safety- pins. All marked with one or more of the following letters: G. O. D. H. E. L. P. U. S. 62.— c Division. 25th ult., 148 rings ( 5 ruby and diamond fancy; 1 do. crossover; 1 pearl; 16 fancy; 1 diamond, ruby and pearl; 1 5- stone half- hoop; 1 turquoise; 1 3- stone star, set gipsy; 1 ruby and diamond; 1 3 diamonds and 2 sap- phires ; 1 amethyst and diamond; 1 single stone; 1 olivine and diamond; 1 diamond and pearl; 1 5- stone boat- set; 1 pearl and diamond half- hoop; 1 ruby and diamond half- hoop; 1 diamond and emerald; 1 5- stone half- hoop; 1 diamond and ruby marquise; 1 single stone; 1 6 diamonds and 1 sapphire; 2 pearl and diamond crosover; 1 emer- ald and diamond half- hoop; 3 sapphire and dia- mond gipsy; 1 pearl and diamond marquise; 1 sapphire and diamond; 1 3 opals and 6 diamonds; 1 sapphire and diamond gipsy; 1 diamond Kaif- hoop; 1 emerald half- hoop; 1 single- stone; 1 dia- mond cluster; 1 3- stone diamond; 2 diamonds and sapphire; 1 fancy ruby and diamonds; 1 2 bril- liants and 3 emeralds half- hoop; 1 oval opal and 2 brilliants; 1 emerald and diamond half- hoop; 1 diamond lialf- hoop; 1 single- stone; 1 sapphire and diamond; 1 sapphire, diamond and pearl; 1 2 brilliants and turquoise gipsy; 1 crossover; 1 sapphire and diamond half- hoop; 1 pearl and diamond; 1 do. marquise; 1 single- stone; 1 3- row fancy; 1 brilliant and 2 rubies gipsy; 1 tourma- line ; 1 diamond and ruby; 1 emerald and dia- mond ; 1 single- stone claw; 1 2 brilliants and 2 rubies fancy; 1 ruby and diamond; 1 do., carved; 1 sapphire and diamond ; 1 do. gipsy; 1 ruby and diamond; 1 do. marquise; 1 sapphire and dia- mond; 1 diamond and ruby half- hoop; 1 diamond marquise; 1 opal and rose; 1 ruby rose half- hoop; 1 twin; 2 diamond and pearl; 1 diamond and ruby 3- stone; 1 ruby and diamond half- hoop; 1 sapphire and diamond gipsy ; 1 diamond and pearl; 1 ruby crossover; 1 diamond and ruUy half- hoop; 1 do. fancy; 1 diamond and emerald; 1 ruby half- hoop ; 1 opal and diamond; 1 single- stone, boat- set ; 2 single- stone; 1 emerald and diamond; 1 5- stone half- hoop; 1 ruby and diamond half- hoop; 1 snake; 1 diamond half- hoop; 1 turquoise half- hoop ; 1 ruby and diamond; 2 emerald and dia- mond ; lsingle- stone; 1 carved half- hoop; 1 dia- mond half- hoop; 1 ruby and diamond; 1 3- stone, star set; 1 2- pearl fancy; 1 trefoil diamond, ruby and pearl; 1 ruby and pearl; 1 5- stone diamond half- hoop; 1 emerald and diamond; 1 sapphire and diamond half- hoop; 1 diamond and opal 3- stone; 1 emerald and diamond fancy; 1 ruby and diamond gipsy; 1 2- brilliant crossover; 1 ruby and diamond half- hoop; 1 sapphire and diamond gipsy ; 1 diamond half- hoop ; 1 6- diamond and sap- phire ; 1 single- stone; 1 diamond half- hoop, plati- num lined; 1 sappliire aVic! diamond bar; 1 opal and diamond half- hoop; 2 empty shanks. All bearing one or more of the following letters: P. A. L. M. E. R. S. T. O. N. scratched inside. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. 63.— Biggleswade ( County).— 3rd inst., by burglary, at Upper Stondon, a gold watch, No. 386829, " I. Bull & Co.," on white dial; a gold curb- pattern chain. At Southill, a pair long- drop Black jet earrings; 1 lady's gold neckchain with locket; 1 do. gold signet ring, " I. F. C.'" thereon; 1 do. gold cameo ring, red seal, shape man's head; 1 small " bee" | brooch, wings set pearls.— By TWO MEN: lst, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins.; wearing long dark overcoat and black bowler hat; 2nd, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins.; wearing cap and light fawn- colour overcoat, carry- ing a brown leather handbag. Information to Supt. Nicholson, Biggleswade. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 64.- Chesham ( County).— 7th inst., by house- breaking, at Gerrards Cross, 2 tiger skins ( 1 male, 1 female), heads and tails complete; 2 leopard skins ( each about 8 ft. long); 1 skin ( similar to wild cat), fawn colour, about 3 ft. long from head to tail, " H. C., 23, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, S. W.," oil tape attached; all supposed mounted on green cloth. Information to Supt. Bunker, Chesham. 65.— High Wycombe ( County).— 8th inst., by housebreaking, 2 gold bracelets ( 1 curb, pad- lock attached ; 1 ladder pattern, padlock attached); 2 lady's gold dress rings ( 1 set large white stone and 2 rubies; 1 set blue and white stones) ; 1 silver watch and wrist strap, enamel flowers on back, dial gilt edged; 1 gold twisted chain, pendant ( cross set with brilliants) attached; 2 gilt brooches ( 1 curb, 1 blue centre); 1 Post Office Home Savings Bank, containing 36s. Information to Supt. Trevener, County Police, High Wycombe. CA MBRIDGESHIRE. Go. — Cambridge ( Borough).— 10th inst., a Douglas motor bicycle, registered No. C. E. 2345, engine No. 7574, frame No. 7211, gear No. 3782, 2i,- H. P., 1913 pattern, black enamelled, blue and white tank. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Cambridge. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 67 — Cheltenham ( County).— During July last, or between the 13th November, 1912, and the 15th February, 1913, at Tewkesbury, an antique gold repeating watch, key winding, open- work fili- gree cases, steel cap over works, white enamel d'al, gold hands, strikes the hours, quarters and eighths ; in detachable painted tortoiseshell cases; 1 antique gold chain pendant, chased, man's bust on one side, woman's bust obverse side, about the size of a shil- ling and the thickness of a sovereign, ring to at- tach to chain; 1 gold Elizabethan coin, very thin, about the size of a four- shilling piece, and in a good state of preservation; 1 gold coin, dated 1791; 1 George II. sovereign, dated 1748; 1 Queen Ann do., do. 1710; 1 George III. spade guinea, dated 1788; 1 do., Nobl. e,. do. 1803; 1 do. do., do. 1804; 1 gold coin, period about Edward III., size of two- shilling piece, and very thin; 1 gold Roman coin, about the size of a sixpenny- piece, and in good state of preservation. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. 68.— Bristol ( City).— 6th inst., by housebreak- ing, a lady's 18- ct. gold watch, dirty gilt face, en- graved back, " Insall " scratched in inside of outer case, out of repair; 1 18- ct. gold Mizpah ring. Also 11th inst., a lady's S^ stone diamond ring, graduated, in boat setting ( nearly new) ; 1 do. 18- ct. gold signet ring, has been made from another ring, and has old, indistinct initials showing in- side; 1 9- ct. gold gate- pattern bracelet, with bars and fancy links, some of which are broken and tied with thread, padlock and safety chain at- tached. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 69.— A Idershot ( County).— 6th inst., a Triumph motor bicycle, identification mark and No. P. 7790, free engine, 3i horse- power, transfer " Crow Bros., Guildford," on front mudguard, new Dunlop back tyre, petrol tank painted green, re- cently soldered at top, square corners, gold and red lined, right pedal bent, gauge at side leaks if unscrewed, cylinder cracked at top and bottom; speedometer attached, cable disconnected, H. P. lamp.— By A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., clean shaven ; wearing blue overalls, peak cap. Information to Supt. Davis, Aldershot. HER TFORDSHIRE. 70.— Watford ( County).— 11th inst., by house- breaking, a gold bracelet, plain, 2 twists, shape of hearts, at top; 2 lady's golH rings ( 1 set 5 diamonds crown setting; 1 set 2 large and 14 smaTI dia- monds); T gold ring, plain; 1 gold pendSnt and chain, photograph of 2 ladies inside; 1 metal watch, old, silver chain and compass attached; 1 small square trinket box; 1 lady's grey suede handbag, long cord attached; 1 box of 42 cigars, " Bock" brand; 2 gold tie- pins ( 1 set black sparkling stone, 1 diamond shape, set brilliant in centre) ; 1 black leather pocket book, containing photographs and believed a motor driver's licence. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Watford. 6 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. PROPERTY STOLEN— KENT. 71.— Ash ford ( County).— 1st or 2nd inst., at Wye, a cheque on Parr's Bank, Ltd., No. H. 3894, for £ 5, dated 28th February, 1913, payable to B. T. D. Stopford, and signed John E. Minchin ( crossed); and £ 2 14s. 6d. Information to Supt. Jones, Ashford. 72. Maidstone IBorough).— 6th inst., by housebreaking, a small antique silver bowl with 2 handles; 1 small silver mug with handle; 1 pair of small silver sugar tongs, shape of a bird's claws; 1 pair of sugar tongs ( oxidized), rather large flat pincers; 1 small Indian silver sugar basin, pointed edges; 1 silver tea spoon, Maidstone Borough Arms on handle; 1 Boer War souvenir spoon, handle in shape of a rifle; 1 small silver candle extinguisher, 3 legs; 1 black and white horn Scotch hour- box ( oval), large Cairngorm stone in centre; 1 antique inlaid silver card case, dark colour and has the appearance of leather. 8th inst., by housebreaking, a green leather clasp- fastening purse; 2 half- sovereigns; 23s. in silver; 1 shilling's worth of penny stamps; 1 postal- order value 4s. 6d., issued at Maidstone; 1 18- ct. gold brooch, " F" set pearls; 1 18- ct. gold safety- pin brooch, beetle in centre; 1 silver pencil case ; 1 gold bangle, engraved on the outside; and 1 plain gold safety- pin brooch, twisted in centre. Information to the Chief Constable, Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. £ 5 REWARD. 78— Manchester ( City).— 25th ult., from a hotel, a silk umbrella, partridge cane crook handle, gold head with initials " J. M. V."; 1 black ebony jewel case, 6 ins. by 3 ins., initials " J. M. V." thereon; 1 22- ct. gold signet ring; 1 18- ct. gold dress ring, very broad, set with 5 pink corals; 1 9- ct. gold guard, long link pattern; 1 18- ct. gold safety- pin, set with very fine pearl; 1 red morocco leather case, containing a small 18- ct. gold breast pin, set with 1 pearl, twisted over with fine gold wire; 1 black pearl stud; 1 18- ct. gold breast pin, set with small or baby crocodile tooth; 1 18- ct. gold Maori breast pin, with gold ball on top; 1 gold expanding scarf ring; 1 gold pencil case, chased; 1 gunmetal and gold double albert, with jump ring instead of bar, curb pattern ; several gold cuff links; 1 pair of smoked glass spectacles; and 3 cut- glass scent bottles, rolled- gold tops, V there- on ; 1 heavy, solid silver, plain cigarette case, " J. M. V." thereon. The above reward will be paid by Mr. John F. Tipton, Grosvenor Hotel, Manchester, to any per- son giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the stolen property, or a sum in proportion to the amount and value of such property recovered. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. NORFOLK. 74.— Norwich ( City).— 4th inst., a " B. S. A." motor bicycle, 3J- H. P. free engine, No. 1396, black enamelled frame, No. 1211, lined out gold, black and gold mudguards, green tank, plated rims, Dunlop tyreSj front tyre 26 x back tyre 26 x 2jj, spare driving belt on back carrier, silencer under engine bent up, Brooks saddle, Lucas lamp and tool- bag attached, containing repair outfit, " A. A." sign affixed at extreme end of front mudguard, 1912 model, index plates " C. L. 1033," good condi- tion.— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN : 1st, age 20 to 25, height about 5 ft. 6 ins., complexion fair, hair light, clean shaven; dress, new set of fawn rubber overalls, with straps under instep of boots, grey cap; 2nd, age about 24, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 ins., slight build, complexion believed fair, and clean shaven; dress, dark mixture suit, Ciip. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Norwich. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 75.— O a V e n t r y ( County).— 3rd inst., at Braunston, a bicycle, 24- in. frame, black enamel- led, lined red and gold, 28- in. wheels, plated rims, with black centres, lined red, flat handle bars, Coaster 2- speed gear, control round, like clock face, on handle bars, lighting- up table thereon, gear- case and mudguards, rubber pedals, back car- rier which had on it a small parcel, containing two pieces of cretonne, wrapped in yellow paper.— By A MAN, age about 28, height 5 ft. 10 ins., slight build; wearing a blue suit and light cap. Information to Supt. Birrill, Daventry. 7d.— Peterborough ( City).— 4th inst., from a hotel, a small silver vanity bag, fastens at top with small silver chain; 1 gold square- pointed watch, gold hands, pansies chased on back, " Betty Copley " scratched on back of case, black ribbon fob " B. C." in gold thereon; 1 gold brooch, 2 diamond monkeys attached, green stones in eyes; 1 long thin gold curb chain; 1 thin gold curb chain, gold pendant, " B " engraved thereon, and a photo- graph of a lady inside, attached; 1 gold crescent brooch, studded with emeralds; 1 do. bangle, twisted curb; 1 small do. curb chain; 1 plain do. safety- pin; 1 do. ring, set 5 diamonds; 1 thin do., set pearls and diamonds; 1 do., 3- ring pattern with setting of white, red, and blue stones; 1 do., set with 4 pearls ( 1 stone missing); 1 small aigrette Jjox, carved out of a gold nugget; 1 old- fashioned gold bracelet, set with garnets in the shape of pyramids; 1 very small gun- metal button- hole watch; 1 large gold bull's head scarf- pin.— By A MAN, age 33 to 35, height 5 ft. 5 ins., or 6 ins., slight build, complexion dark, hair and moustache dark; dress, dark suit, dark brown dust coat, black bowler hat, grey spats. Stated he was a commercial traveller. Identical with MAN, POLICE GAZETTE, 28th ult., Cases No. 13 and 15. Information to the Chief Constable, Peter- borough. NO TT INC HA MS HIRE. 77.— Nottingham ( County).— 8th inst., by housebreaking at Arnold, a set of gold studs, 1 large, chased in centre, 3 small, plain ; 1 lady's gold dress ring, plain, with diamond in centre; 1 do., set 4 diamonds and 3 rubies, ruby centre and both ends; 1 lady's gold marquise ring, set with 4 dia- monds and 3 rubies ( 2 diamonds and 2 rubies mis- sing) ; 1 gold scarf pin, centre plain gold, gold wire round edge, with 6 gold balls about size of pin's head. 9th inst., at West Bridgford, 9 Masonic jewels ( 1 Past Master, gold, " Pinner Lodge " ; 1 Founder, silver gilt, " Pinner Lodge"; 1 do., Installed Master, silver gilt; 1 Royal Arch, silver gilt; 1 Mark Mason, silver gilt; 3 Charity, Boys' and Girls' Benevolent Institution; 1 large Charity, size of five- shilling piece, glass back and front, engraved edges, red, white, and blue ribbon); 2 silver gilt broad band bracelets ( 1 buckle pattern, 1 chased); 1 gold bracelet, set with garnets, small chain fas- tener; 2 gold studs, " G. P." thereon; 2 do., plain; 2 gold sleeve links, " G. P." thereon; 1 gold curb chain brooch; 1 gold brooch, about 2 ins. long, set with stone in centre; 1 gold cord medallion, size of five- shilling piece, photograph of a man and woman on one side, boy and girl other; 2 silver candlesticks, chased, about 6 ins. high; several old gold rings ( broken) ; 1 pair of field glasses, brown leather case, Gortz lens- 1 English silver lever watch, white dial, steel hands, black numer- als, chased back; 1 rolled- gold do., white dial, black numerals, steel hands. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, County Police, Nottingham. OXFORDSHIRE. IS.— Henley ( County).— 26th ult., a gold Swiss lever watch, No. 90922, and gold chain with very small links, formerly used as a lady's muff chain ; 1 gold tie pin, small pearl in centre; 3 lady's gold dress rings ( 1 opal and ruby, 1 singie cTiamond, 1 small garnet); 1 lady's gold bracelet, chased; £ 3 16s.; three^ shillings worth of farthings; 1 ten- shilling postal- order.— By TWO MEN: 1st, age about 28, height about 5 ft. 4 ins., complexion pale, hair very dark, slight moustache dark; dress, dark navy suit, white waistcoat, dark silk muffler, dark overcoat, Black bowler hat, carrying smalT hand bag; 2nd, age about 25, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 ins., complexion sallow, hair and moustache light, eyes blue; dress, light suit, dark overcoat, light cap. They took lodgings 25th ult., and absconded 26th ult. Information to Supt. Porter, Henley. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 79.— Stafford ( County).— 4th inst., from a sub- post office, 50 postal- orders ( 17 for 20s. each, Nos. W/ 35.874696 to 874712, inclusive; 3 for 18s. each, Nos. U/ 7- 682178, 682179 and 682180; 9 for 13s. each, Nos. 0/ 9- 229766 to 229770 and 135782 to 135785; 17 for 15s. each, Nos. R/ 28- 825124 to 825140; 4 for 18s. 6d. each, Nos. 3/ U- 471187 to 471190); about 320 sixpenny stamps; about 240 fourpenny do.; about £ 25 worth of penny and half- penny do.; about £ 35 in gold and £ 5 in silver. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Stafford. SUSSEX ( East). SO.— Portslade ( County).— 25th or 26th ult., at Rottingdean, a red leather jewel case, 7x5 ins.; 2 gold chain bracelets, charms, whistle, pea, 2 lockets, horseshoe, crescent, spoon, water can, 2 dice, attached ; 1 gold watch, gold chain attached; 1 Jubilee medal; 1 Jubilee sixpence; 2 gold balls, silver kettle and pencil case attached ; 1 plain gold locket and chain; 3 old gold rings; 1 gold ring, set sapphire and opal; 1 marquise ring; 3 gold brooches ( 2 plain, 1 pearl in centre); 1 very fine gold watch chain; 1 gold brooch, twisted pattern; 1 gold safety- pin brooch; several old broken silver brooches; 7 Consol certificates and a cancelled Post Office Bank book, in name of Agnes Biffen. Information to Supt. Suter, Portelade. PROPERTY RECOYERED. KENT. SI.— Maidstone ( Borough).— Jacket and vest of suit, Case No. 24, 7th inst. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. SUSSEX ( East). 82.— Hastings ( Borough).— 6th inst., on fore* shore at Hastings, the body of A MAN, age about 50, length 5 ft. 4 ins., complexion and hair dark, clean shaven, false teeth upper, no teeth lower jaw, tattooed bracelet left wrist, bust of woman and man inside right forearm, bouquet and bracelet right wrist, indistinct marks 3 fingers right hand ; dress, black cloth trousers, Ghing Fong, Shanghai, on buttons, blue guernsey, blue dungaree jacket, wool- len pants, white flannel shirt, navy pattern, flannel waistbelt, black merino socks, " Indiana " in red cotton on one; pair suspenders and elastic braces. Appearance of a seaman. In pockets, l| d. Sup- posed in water 10 days. Inquest held 8th inst. Verdict: " Found drowned." Information to the Chief Constable, Borough. Police, Hastings. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 83.— K Division.— 6th inst., brown Irish mare, 6 years, 15 hands 1, white star on forehead, S- shape scar on middle of face, scar above right eye, mottled on each shoulder blade, grey on near hind tendons, old shoes. In good condition; set of brass- mounted harness ( minus hames and traces), patent leather pad and collar, lined blue cloth. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ESSEX. 84. — Epping ( County).— Between 28th ult. and 2nd inst., at Stapleford Abbots, a dark brown mare, cob, rising 6 years, 15 hands, short mane, swish tail, both shoulders wrung and hair rubbed off, scar on rump, rather rough coat, no shoes. In fair condition. Information to Supt. Terry, Epping. APPREHENSIONS. 85.— Berkshire, Newbury ( County).— ALFRED J. LEWIS, Case No. 4, 31st January last, in London. 86— Derbyshire, Alfreton ( County).— HERBERT HALMSHAW, alias VELVET, Case No. 10, 31st January last, and committed for trial at Derbyshire Quarter Sessions. Gloucestershire, Cheltenham ( County).— HERBERT BERRY, Case No. 25, 17th January last, and committed for trial. 88.- Kent, Ramsgate ( borough).— F BARTON, Case No. 25, 7th inst. 89 — Monmouthshire, Pontypool ( Coiinty).— WILLIAM PHILLIPS, alms SCHE- MER, etc., Case No. 31, 7th ult., at Builth, and sentenced to one month's imprisonment for steal- ing cutlery. 90.— Shropshire, Oswestry ( County) — ABRAHAM HILL, Case No. 31, 28th ult., and property recovered. 91— Sussex ( East), Eastbourne ( Borough).— WOMAN, Case No. 38, 7th inst., and property recovered. 92.— Wiltshire, Chippenham ( County).— WILLIAM TAYLOR, Case No. 42, 7th inst. 98.— Wiltshire, Marlborough ( County).— BERT OSBORNE, alias DUNN, etc., Case No. 56, 23rd August last. ' 6 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1913. Jn LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. Qi.— High Wycombe ( County).— RUTTER, described in Case No. 7, 17th January last, has been identified as ANNIE LANCASTER, alias BAKER, SMITH, LONG, etc., Office No. 1580- 06, for description, etc., see Case 14, 28th ult., and Illustrated Circular 107, Fig. 17. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Trevener, County Police, High Wycombe. DERBYSHIRE. 95.— Alfreton ( County).— For stealing a pair of light blue trousers, at Clay Cross, 8th inst.— ARTHUR BRYNE, age 38, height 5 ft. 4£ ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, heavy bushy mous- tache dark, eyes grey, clasped hands and rose right forearm; dress, long dark brown overcoat, cord vest, dark cap, muffler, old light boots and the stolen trousers. An ironworks labourer; native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Fennell, Alfreton. PROPERTY STOLEN. HAMPSHIRE. 96.— Aldershot \( County).— 18th inst., at Farnborough, a Triumph motor cycle, 1912 pat- tern, registration No. A. A. 4134, 3A- H. P., Triumph free engine, No. 19077, frame No". 192548, Kerry steel- studded cover, 26 ins. x ins. back wheel, Lucas lamp and motor horn tied with string. Information to Supt. Davis, Aldershot. APPREHENSIONS. Metropolitan Police District* 97.— Convlot Supervision Office.— JOHN WILSON, Office No. 2738- 01, Tabular Form, 28th February; sentenced to 3 months' hard labour, at Manchester, 10th inst., for frequenting, etc. 98.— E S S ex, Southend ( County).— MARY EDGAR, Office No. 32- 08, Case 13, 14th ult., at Dover. 99-— Glamorganshire, Treharris ( County).— SWAINSTON WEST, Office No. 1314- 12, Tabular Form, 7th inst. 100 — Hampshire, Bournemouth ( County).— ERNEST SIDNEY HALL, Office No. 741- 10, Case 22, 29th November, 1912. 101- Yorkshire ( West Riding), Leeds ( City).— STEPHEN HERON, Office No. 393- 02, Tabular Form, 7th inst. 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. 1 • OB. HEIQHT. COUP, HAIR. ETBS. REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register Number and Date Liberated. LICENCE- HOLDERS. DANIELS, FREDERICK, alias ROBINSON. Office No. 2861— 99. 54 5 31 fresh bin ( turng grey) blue Cross swords, crown, anchor and butterfly tattooed left forearm, shield tack left hand, left leg short. Native of Portsmouth. Sentenced Leeds Sessions, 7th July, 1903 to 7 years penal servitude for counting- housebreaking. Released on third licensed, 26th ultimo which expires 9th prox. J S d 382. DILLON, MICHAEL alias DEAN. Office No. 3142— 00. 35 5 2| fresh dk brn ( thin on top} brn Flower, 3 dots, woman's face, " I love S. R." front right forearm, 3 dots back right wrist, heart and crossed hands back right hand, 2 scars right side of face, 5 dots, bust of female and crossed hands front left forearm. Native of Bradford. Sentenced Hull Sessions, 27th April, 1909, to 3 years penal servitude for shopbreaking. Released on second licence 5th instant whioh expires 22nd April, 1913, d g j 24. DIX, GEORGE, alias BAILEY. Office No. 17- 02. 56 5 5J fresh tng gy ( thin on top] blue Scar back of neck and each little finger. Native of Staffordshire. Sentenced Chester County Quarter Sessions, 28th October, 1908, to 5 years penal servitude and 1 and 1 days hard labour concurrent, for housebreaking and larceny,. Released on licence 4th July, 1912. W c i 366. List of Licence- Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, for the week ended 8th March, 1913, with the result, & o. Division • oncerned. Office No. NAME. Sentence Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. Y. 437— 07 3ARKER, GEORGE years p. s. 8th March, Middlesex Sess. Housebreaking JAMES ARMSTRONG P. C. Pax ton, 454X, and P. S. Taylor, C. I D., T. D. Inspr. Storey, S, and P. S. Hubbard, C. I. D., K. P. S. Housden, C. I. D., H. E. G. Y. G. H. 354— 03 2047— 02 SELL, GEORGE EDWARD BINGHAM, ARTHUR : years p. s. : months h. l. 5th March, C. C. Ct. 5th March, London Co. Sess. Housebreaking bailing to report PERCY ALEXANDER VICTOR KNELL Same Name A. D. G. 3350— 01 1711- 02 BOLEYN, WILLIAM BRENNAN, THOMAS years p. s. ! months h. l. ( ith March, C. C. Ct. 4th March, Clerktnwell P. Ct. Jttering & possess- ing counterfeit coin Larceny ( person) JAMES VALENTINE Same Name P. C. Reed, 370D, and D. Inspr. Scholes, Y. P. C. Peach, 292G. Y. 1616— 08 GROSS, CHARLES . year h. l. 4th March, Clerkenwell P. Ct. P. of C. Act Same Name P. C. Lilley, 939Y, and P. S. Bowden, 119N. P. C. Hunt, 742V, and D. Inspr. Pride, V G. H. K. L. X 3076— 01 DENMAN, GEORGE } years p. s. 7th March, C. C. Ct. Housebreaking Same Name E. G. 3117— 99 DUTTON, GEORGE ? years p. s. 6th March, C. C. Ct. Assault with intent to rob Burglary Failing to report Same Name P. C. Sneyd, 18GR. B. D. G. T. 1470— 01 2558— 00 CSROSVENOR, JOHN HINGSTON, HARRY J years p. s. 5 weeks h. l. 6th March, London Co. Sess. 3rd March, Exeter City P. Ct. 6th March, West Ham P. Ct. 4th March, Middlesbrough P. Ct. 5th March, Northampton Boro'. P. Ct. 5th March, London Co. Sess. Same Name Same Name P. C. Sanderson, 879R, and D. D. Inspr. Brown, R. X. G. S. Y. Y. G. Y. 1131— 02 3318— 02 2612— 97 4— 02 HUDSON, EDWIN JONES, CHARLES JONES, WILLIAM MARTIN, EDWARD 12 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 14 days h. l. 21 months h. l. P. of C. Act. Failing to produce his licence Larceny Larceny EDWIN COOK Same Name CHARLES EVANS MANUEL EMANUEL P. C. Hudson, 973K, and P. S. Scrimshaw, C. I. D., K. P. C. Stone, 476G. H. 2095— 01 MARTIN, HENRY 1 month h. l. 6th March, Thames P. Ct. Larceny Same Name P. C. Chapman, C. I. D., H. H. N. 1412— 09 MASON, JOHN 2 months h. l. 4th March, Thames P. Ct. Assault GEORGE GILBERT P. C. Maiden, 77HR. F. K. X. 1685— 05 MATTHEWS, SAMUEL B. O. £ 5 for 6 months 3rd March, Marlboro'. St. P. Ct. 4th March, London Co. Sess Attempted suicide Same Name P. C. Cartwright, 340C. E. Y. 3120— 99 MOORE, THOMAS 12 months h. l. Larceny MAURICE HOGAN P. C. Woolerton, 531E, andiP. S. Allum, C. I. D., C. N. Y. H. J. K. 1422— 07 26— 9£ POULTON, ARTHUR HENRY ( SEAFORTH, ARTHUR 4 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 28th February, Clerkenwell P. Ct. 7th March, Manchester City P. Ct. 3rd March, Thames P. Ct. Larceny Frequenting Same Name WILLIAM LAWRENCE P. C. Reed, C. I. D., Y. H. T. 26— lOlSMITH, TOM 2 months h. l. Wilful damage Same Name P. C. Wood, 540H. J. 1292— 0 2 WILLIAMS, THOMAS 4 years p. s. 3rd March, Leeds Aesizes Possessing counter- feit coin and im- plements Attempted fraud Same Name A. 1905— 9 ( WILSON, JOHN | l2 months h. l. 6th March, London Co. Sess JOHN JOHNSON P. C. Tegg, 462L. LONDON: PRINTED FOR HIS MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE BY J. J. KELIHER & Co., LTD., 33, KINS WILLIAM STREET, B. C., CRAVEN HOUSE, KINGSWAY, W. C., 4 MARSHALSEA WORKS, S B.