THE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 1913 VOL. XXX., No. 3052. 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communica- tions relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of Persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences will be inserted at a cost of 8s. per portrait, and engravings of stolen property at a cost of 6s. per photograph or sketch unless the article is large or unusually intricate, when the. charge will be higher. A remittance of 6s. should be made in the first instance for cost of engraving sketches. < j. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaran- teed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent ; and if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. 9. 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. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen pro- perty to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any 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 re- ceived not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. The space being limited, announcements concerning " Missing Persons " are only accepted on payment, but insertion in the next or any subsequent issue cannot be guaranteed. The charge for such insertion { if accepted) will be given on application. All copies of the POLICE GAZETTE re- transmitted by Police Forces should be prepaid at the ordinary rate for printed matter sent by post within the United Kingdom. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. 13. 14. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— Convict Supervision Office.— JOHN SMITH, Office No. 1160- 02, Tabular Form, 21st inst. Not now wanted; be has reported. 2.— Convict Supervision Office.— For failing to report.— WILLIAM SAUNDERS, alias BROWN, Office No. 607- 04, age 29, height 5 ft. 4J ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown ; scar left of jaw, left eyebrow, under left ear, " W" tattooed back right forearm. A labourer; native of Kilburn. Sentenced, Worces- ter County Sessions, 10th October, 1910, to 3 years' penal servitude for warehousebreaking. Licensed 6th February, 1913. k. 442. 3.— Convict Supervision Office.— For failing to report.— WILLIAM FREDERICK HECKFORD, alias HICKFORD, CLARKE, L'ESTRANGE, JONES and BOOTH, Office No. 1844- 05 ( see Illustrated Circular 96, Fig. 23), age 31, height 5 ft. 11£ ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey; crossed swords tattooed right forearm, crossed swords, 4 dots, 2 anchors, heart and " 14 M" left forearm, " W. H." left thumb. Sentenced, Wakefield Quarter Sessions, 17th October, 1910, to 3 and 3 years' penal servitude ( concurrent) for fraud and larceny. Licensed 5th February, 1913. k. 514. 4.— C Division.— For being concerned with another in a case of shopbreaking and stealing furs.— ALFRED BROWN, dias ADAMS and COCKY BROWN, Office No. 2026- 06, age 33, height 5 ft. ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel; 2" moles left cheek, scars front right fore and middle fingers, bird front right forearm, flags and figures front left forearm. Native of London. 5.— C Division.— For obtaining a darkish fawn- colour overcoat; 1 fawn- colour jacket suit; and 2 pairs white polo breeches by a worthless cheque drawn on the Hove Branch of Lloyd's Bank, 3rd inst.— EDWARD SUDLOW, age 45, height 5 ft. 10 ins., complexion fair, hair and moustache ( clipped) light brown, of military ap- pearance; dress, fawn- colour tweed jacket suit, green tie, black bowler hat, darkish fawn- colour overcoat, lace boots. A native of Hove. Warrant issued. 6.— E Division.— For stealing from a hotel, 15th inst., 10 lady's gold rings, set precious stones ( 1 diamond cluster; 1 half- hoop, set 2 diamonds and emeralds; 1 do., set 15 diamonds; 1 solitaire, set single diamond in platinum; 1 half- hoop, set diamond and pearl; 1 do., set diamond and sap- phire; 1 do., set 5 Ceylon rubies; 1 do., set 5 Cey- lon sapphires; 1 plain band hoop, set half pearls; 1 half- hoop, set pearl and ruby); 4 gold bracelets ( 1 plain gold wire, set carbuncle; 1 plain, chased; 1 band, set seed pearls in two hearts; 1 gold curb, padlock fastening); 6 necklaces ( 1 pearl, consist- ing of 92 pearls, with pearl and diamond acorn- shape drop; 1 peridot, surrounded by diamonds with platinum chain attached; 1 gold chain, 8 diamonds, 4 sapphires and 3 gold bars, form a drop, attached; 1 gold pendant, set peridot and pearls, fine gold chain attached; 1 gold locket, set large carbuncle and hair at back, fine gold chain attached; 1 plain gold, snake pattern) ; 1 large pear- shape pearl pin; 5 gold brooches ( 1 gold and enamel, set peridots and 3 pearl drops, scroll pattern; 1 plain gold bar, set seed pearls; 1 gold, blue enamel, set seed pearls; 1 gold, set pearls and amethyst, shamrock shape; 1 gold swal- low, set brilliants; 1 coral beetle with gold pin; 1 gold clasp, buckle shape, blue velvet band at- tached); 1 long gold cable- shape muff chain, gold pencil case and Egyptian corals attached; 3 rted enamel vest buttons, mother- o'- pearl centres; 2 small pearl studs, gold backs.— A MAN ( supposed a Frenchman), age 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., good build, complexion and hair very dark, eyes brown ; dress, blue serge suit, light brown overcoat, black hard felt hat, broad brim, American style. May be accompanied by a man, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 11 ins., complexion, hair, moustache ( slight) and eyes dark, abscess scar right cheek, scar on jaw; dress, blue serge suit, dark overcoat, black hard felt hat. 7.— F Division.— For stealing ( servant), 20th inst., 5 lady's gold rings ( 1 marquise, set 14 diamonds and 1 sapphire; 1 set diamond crescent and star; 1 half- hoop, set 5 diamonds; 1 set 3 opals— one chipped— and 4 diamonds; 1 band, " M. H." in raised letters thereon); 1 18- ct. gold curb bangle; 1 gold bangle, twin snake with one head and tail; 1 lady's 14- ct. gold watch, green enamel back, set diamond star: 1 9- ct. long gold chain, small square links; 1 black leather hand- bag, 2 handles, lined purple.— PIERRE VER- DI ER ( supposed a Frenchman'), age 20, height 5 ft. 4 ins., complexion pale, hair light, may be dyed, eyes grey, speaks English well: dress, blue overcoat with strap at back, brown trousers, bow- ler hat, lace boots. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. S.— J Division.— For stealing. 18th inst , 2 cows ( recovered).— HENRY WHITE, Office No. 1629- 00, age 64, height 5 ft. 7? ins., complexion dark, hair grey ( partly bald), eyes brown, small- pock marks on nose, scar left cheek, cluster of scars back of neck and head ; dress, dark clothing, black hard felt hat, dark tweed Chesterfield overcoat, lace boots. Native of Loughton. 9.— J Division.— For stealing £ 1 bv trick. — FRED SIMPSON, alias ROBSON and CHICK, Office No. 848- 06, age 37, height 5 ft. 8 ins., com- plexion fresh, hair and slight moustache dark brown, eyes blue; tattooed anchor back left fore- arm, left ring and little fingers have been broken; wearing dark overcoat and cap. Native of Essex. 10.— x Division.— For stealing £ 45 12s. 8d. — JAMES JOHN MACKAY, age 63, height 5 ft. 6 ins., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair and moustache grey, eyes grey blue; dress, blue Melton overcoat, blue serge jacket suit, bowler hat, lace boots. A native of Paddington. Warrant issued. 11.— X Division .— For embezzlement.— A. G. BEACH, age 37, height 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion pale, hair, moustache ( curled at ends) and eyes brown; dress, blue Melton overcoat, blue serge suit, lace boots. A native of West Kilbum. Warrant issued. 12.— X Division.— For embezzlement.— DOROTHY MINNEY, age 24, height 5 ft. 4 ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, blue serge costume, large black hat. A native of Kentish Town. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 13.— For obtaining £ 50 by false pretences ( substi- tuting worthless jewellery for genuine).— HARRY DAVIS, alias A. R. SAUNDERS, a Jew, age about 35 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., slight build, complexion pale, full face, scar on one cheek, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes grey- ish- blue; American accent; dress, blue serge suit, light grey overcoat, dark soft hat, lace boots. A dealer in jewellery. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Ottaway, 26, Old Jewry E. C. BEDFORDSHIRE. 14.— Bedford ( Borough\ — For obtaining £ 3 10s. and a quantity of cutlery by a worthless cheque, No. G. 13690, Capital & Counties Bank, Princes Risborough Branch.— LIONEL WEB 2 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued).— STER, age about 40, height 5 ft. 9 ins., stout build, complexion sallow, full face, hair and heavy moustache dark; wearing black overcoat and bow- ler hat. Is identical with MAN, Cases Nos. 12 and 33, 14th inst. Warrant issued. 15.— Bedford ( Borough).- For obtaining money and goods ( 2 cases) by worthless cheques, 20th inst.— G. E. MINTER, age 35, height about 5 ft. 11 ins., slight build, complexion pale, hair and moustache brown; dress, dark overooat and suit, bowler hat. He called on tradesmen, obtained goods and cash as change for cheques tendered in payment. Is identical with G. WALL, Case No. 32, 14th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Bedford. BRECONSHIRE. 1G.— Brecon ( County).— For failing to notify change of residence.— MICHAEL HAYES, alias PRICE, Office No. 204- 09, age 39, height 5 ft. 6J ins., complexion fresh, hair brown ( thin on top), eyes blue; scar top of forehead, front right wrist, back right hand, tip of right little finger. Native of Limerick. Sentenced Surrey Assizes, 28th November, 1910, to 3 years' penal servitude for stackfiring. Licensed 3rd inst. k. 574. Information to Supt. Jones, Brecon. BUCKING HA MS HI RE. n.— Chesham ( County).— For obtaining 27s. by false pretences ( advertisement in Feathered World), 11th inst.— ARTHUR PAGE, age 22, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., complexion pale, hair dark, paralysed left side; dress, dark blue serge suit, cap and light boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bunker, Chesham. 18 .— Newport Pagnell ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, between 11th and 15th inst., at Hanslope.— R. S. COLES, age 30 to 35, height about 5 ft. 6 ins., complexion and hair dark, clean shaven, bad teeth, bandage left wrist, probably wearing glasses; dress, dark overcoat with band at back, dark jacket and vest, dark striped trousers, black silk tie, brown kid gloves, hard felt hat, lace boots. Represented that he was employed by a dentist at Northamp- ton and that he ad been in business in South Wales. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearce, Newport Pagnell. CHESHIRE. 19.— Stalybridge ( Borough).— For receiving 5 sheets of platinum, 22nd ult., and stealing 7 cwts. of sheet lead.— HARRY BROADBENT, alias TOMMY SMITH, age about 29, height about 5 ft. 5 ins., rather stout build, complexion fair, hair brown, moustache light, slightly bow- legged, Yorkshire accent. Deals in old sacks and butter tubs; sometimes hawks onions. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Stalybridge. DERBYSHIRE. 20.— Chesterfield ( Borough).— For stealing 12tli inst., 2 bed sheets ( recovered).— ELIZA- RICHARDSON, COOPER or CUTTS, age 47, height 5 ft. 2J ins., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes brown. Stays at common lodging houses. Native of Great Bridge, Staffordshire. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Chesterfield. DEVONSHIRE. 21— Torquay ( County).— MAN, Case No. 9, 14th ult. Information cancelled. DURHAM. 22.— Gateshead ( Crunty).— For obtaining £ 93 17s. 2d. by false pretences at Washington, 1st inst.— ROBERT SIMPSON, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 11 ins. or 6 ft., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, of smart appearance; wearing black, dark grey, or brown overcoat, bowler or soft velvet hat; wears diamond pin and ring. He was employed as managing director of the Elite Theatre, Ltd., Stanley < fc Alexandra Theatre, Washington, and made out a worthless cheque for £ 100, payable to the resident manager at Wash- ington, on Lloyd's Bank, obtained the amount and stated he would have the money made up in separate packages for each artiste; the same even- ing he collected the amount taken at the first performance and absconded in motor car B. K. 196 on plate. May be accompanied by a woman ( not wanted), age about 35, stout build, hair golden; had with her three portmanteaux and two pack- ages. They both left Preston for London on 3rd inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, County Police, Durham. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 23.— Aberdare ( County).— For embezzling J8 6s., 6th inst.— HAROLD STEVENSON, age about 50, height 5 ft. 6 ins., stout build, com- plexion fresh, hair brown, turning grey, bald on log, clean shaven; usually wears light overcoat, soft hat and brown boots. Native of Glasgow. been a traveller for a confectionery firm. Absoonded 6th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rees, County Police, Abeadare. 24.— Bridgend ( County).— For stealing at Blackmill, 23rd inst., a motor cycle, 1912 pattern, single cylinder, engine No. 4204, Dunlop front tyre, Continental back tyre, Jones speedometer, F. R. S. headlight, " X. L. all" saddle with back rest, Brooks bag and carrier, maker, James, 3|- horse- power, identification No. L. 93.— A man, who gave the name of T. WILLIAMS, age 28 to 30, height about 5 ft. 9 ins., rather full face, clean shaven, hair believed fair; wearing mackintosh overalls, leather waist belt, grey cap. Accom- panied by a man, age about 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., clean shaven; wearing overalls; was riding a free- engine Triumph motor cycle with Miller's head- light. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Dav'ies, Bridgend. 25.— Cardiff ( City).— For shopbreaking and stealing, 14th inst., clothing and boots.— ARTHUR HENRY JONES, Office No. 1074- 02, age 29, height 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue; scar left side of face, small piece of top of left ear missing, left little finger deformed. A gardener; native of Chipping Sod- bury; and A MAN, age about 24, height 5 ft. 6 ins., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes blue, clean shaven. May be found at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 26.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For embezzle- ment.— ALBERT WILLIAM CROOMBES, age 38, height 5 ft. 5 ins., complexion fair ( inclined to sandy), slight moustache sandy, eyes blue, rather large thin face, winks when talking; wearing fawn- colour overcoat, grey soft hat, lace boots. A traveller. Warrant issued. 27.— Portsmouth ( Borough). - For obtaining money by false pretences.— ALFRED MIDDLE- TON, alias DALTOfr, age 40 to 45, height 6 ft. 1 in., powerful build, complexion pale, heavy moustache; London accent. States he has been a prison warder. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Portsmouth. HERTFORDSHIRE. ' 28.— Hitch in ( County).— For embezzling £ 1 16s. 9d.— ALBERT HAWKINS ( supposed false), age about 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., complexion fair, hair ( bushy) dark brown, eyes believed brown, one right toe deformed, limps; dress, brown jacket suit, fawn- colour vest with red spots, light cap. May have a bicycle with him. Has been employed as a photographer's canvasser. Supposed a native of Warrington, Lanes. Photograph can be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Reed, Hitchin. KENT. 29.— Dart ford ( County).— For obtaining 3s.( id. by false pretences.— CHARLES GREEN, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 3 ins., complexion and hair dark, turning grey, 1st joint of right finger mis- sing ; dressed as a mechanic. He calls at houses, states he is employed by the Singer Sewing Ma- chine Co., examines machines and obtains money on the pretence that the machines require cleaning. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Hayward, Dartford. 30.— Maidstone ( County).— For stealing, 7th inst., at Hollingbourne, a bicycle, 26- in. frame, 28- in. wheels, Villers 2- speed hub, raised handle bars, roller brakes, plated carrier back and front, Granby tyre front wheel, Clincher Vacuum back, " W. H. Cordingley, Cycle Agent, Hollingbourne," on head and back mudguard, bright mud- flap front, Imperial saddle, No. 22.— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins.; wearing dark navy blue suit and cap. Information to Supt. Fowle, Wren's Cross, Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 31.— Old Trafford ( Ctunty).— For embez- zlement— HORATIO MATHER, age 28, height 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair light brown, clean shaven; dress, grey striped suit, dark grey mixture overcoat, grey cap, lace boots. A native of Heaton Park, near Manchester. Warrant issued. 32.— Old Trafford ( County).— For stealing £ 50, 19th inst.— GEORGE HOWIE, age about 45, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., complexion fitesh, wears glasses; dress, navy blue suit, lace boots; wearing a double gold guard. A cashier. Warrant issued. 88 .— Old 1 raff or d ( County).— For carnally knowing a girl under the age of 16.— PERCY GRANVILLE BANTOM, age 45, height 5 ft. 3 ins., slight build, thin features, hair and mous- tache light brown, turning grey. Is accompanied by a woman, age 20 and a child. During his residence at Prestwich, he built a motor garage, and described himself as a company promoter. Last heard of at Bristol. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Keys, Old Trafford. 34.— Liverpool ( City).— For attempting to obtain money by false pretences, 20th ult.— A MAN, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 8 ins., complexion pale, hair ( inclined to curly at sides) light, slight moustache. He called upon a pawn- broker, offered in pledge a heavy gold- cased belcher ring ( loaded with metal), bearing a forged 18- ct. Government stamp. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. 35.— St. Helens ( Borough).— For stealing ( bailee) £ 1 16s. Id., 20tli inst.— ALFRED ROSS, age 19, height 5 ft. 8i ins., slight build, complexion and hair dark, long thin face, clean shaven, eyes blue- grey, London accent, bone projecting from right shoulder, scar bend of left arm; dress, green jacket, browii vest, dark grey trousers with thick green stripes, dark grey cap, lace boots. A labourer; stated he had served in the Army. At- tends temperance halls, Salvation Army shelters and religious meetings. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, St. Helens. LINCOLNSHIRE. 36.— Lincoln South ( County).— For obtain- ing food and lodgings by false pretences at Brace- bridge Heath, 11th and 12th inst.— JACK WIL LIAMS, age 31, height 5 ft. 8 ins., complexion dark, hair dark brown, moustache brown; wear- ing finger of an astraclian glove right forefinger; dress, dark jacket, dark serge jacket, red stripes ( similar to a postman's) underneath, 2 dark waist- coats, brown cord trousers, with a pair of dark trousers underneath, light grey cap, red or check tie, muffler, lace boots; wearing a silver- colour watch chain. He stated he was a foreman of a gang of men who were repairing telegraph wires in the district; Suffolk accent. Absconded 12th iust. Committed a similar offence at Thur- maston, Leicestershire, on the 20th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jarvill, Lincoln South. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 37.— Newport ( Borough).- For failing to report, also for obtaining £ 1 by false pretences, 11th inst. — J. HANSON, alias JOHN ORTON, WILSON, CONNER and TAYLOR, Office No. 1060- 03 ( see Tabular Form, 17th January and Illustrated Cir- cular 108, Fig. 26), age 55, height 5 ft. 6| ins., complexion fresh, hair auburn and moustache brown ( turning grey), eyes grey; scar left jaw, nose bent to right, " Mary Ann, 1912," etc., tat- tooed right forearm; dress, blue serge suit, soft green hat, black and white tie. Information to the Chief Constable, Newport ( Mon). _ S TA FFORDSHIRE. ' AH.— Cannock ( County\— For stealing 4 silver medals for air- gun shooting ( 3 recovered). — JOHN HENRY BROWN, alias GEORGE PEARCE, age about 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 ins., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), mous- tache sandy, left forefinger missing from 2nd joint, bracelet tattooed, half- inch wide, on both wrists, heart back right hand; dress, navy blue serge jacket, black Cardigan do., black vest, dark trou- sers, green and white muffler, green tweed cap, blue overalls, lace boots. A native of Tunstall. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Grove, Cannock. 39.— Lichfield ( County).— For stealing a pair of Derby boots size 8, at Shenstone, 9th inst.— GEORGE ROGERS, age 40, height 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) brown, eyes hazel, scar centre of forehead, London accent, slight pock marks on cheeks; dress, dark coat FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 1913. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. KENT. 40.— Gravesend ( Borough).— For house- breaking.— THOMAS MINHINNICK, alias ins., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes ( cast in right) brown, anchor back of left forearm. WATSON, Office No. 3080- 97 ( see Illustrated Cir- cular 74, Fig. 5), age 35 ( looks older), height 5 ft. METROPOLIS A N POUSSE OSS TRIG T 41.— IV Division.— For forging and uttering a banker's cheque for £ 5.— GEORGE PEARCE, for description, etc., see Case No. 6, 14th inst. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 42. — C ardiff ( 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 A plasterer; native of Islington. Information to the Chief Constable, Gravesend. 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. LEICES T£ RSHIRE. 43.— Leicester ( Borough).— For converting £ 100 to his own use, 12th inst.— CORNELIUS JAMES CHARLES, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 9 ins., slight build, complexion and moustache dark, ' hair ( very thick) black, turning grey, long head, rather thin face, small hole one side of neck near chin bone, wears gold- rimmed glasses; well dressed. A secretary. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Head Constable, Leicester. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 44.— Knaresborough ( County).— For fail- ing to surrender to his bail at Leeds Quarter Sessions lst January, 1912, charged with larceny ( hotel).— FRANCIS SHEED ANDERSON, age 38, height 5 ft. ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue. A clerk or traveller; native of Aberdeen. A few weeks ago he was seen in the district of Ipswich. See Case No. 73, 12th Janu- ary, 1912. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Morley, Knaresborough. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT and vest, dark cord trousers, muffler with blue fringe; supposed wearing the stolen boots. A native of Rowley Regis. Warrant issued. 45 — Lichfield ( County).— For stealing, 11th inst., a bicycle, No. 14207 on seat pillar, transfer on head " Clifton Cycle," 24- in. frame, 28- in. wheels, upturned handle bars, usual parts plated, Dunlop tyres, rim brakes.— THOMAS CROW- LEY, an Irishman, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark tat- tooed both arms; dress, green suit and cap, light tie and mackintosh, brown Derby boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Lichfield. 46.— Smethwick ( County).— For stealing. 21st ult., from his lodgings, a watch and chain ( recovered).— WALTER MITCHELL alias SYD- NEY WYBORN, etc., age 44, height 5 ft. 6 ins., complexion fresh, hair ( thin on top) brown, turn- ing grey, eyes blue, blue mark centre of forehead, scar right side of body. Previously convicted at Aldershot, Worcester, Birmingham, etc. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Campbell, Smethwick. 47 .- Stoke- on- Trent ( Borough).— For stealing, 19th January last, an overcoat ( recovered) and an umbrella.— JAMES MOSS, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 ins., slight build, complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes brown. Previously convicted at. Macclesfield, Hanley and Stoke- on- Trent, A native of Cheddleton, Staffs. Frequents billiard rooms. 48 .- Stoke- on- Trent ( Borough).— For carnally knowing a girl between 13 and 16 years of age.— THOMAS FINNEY, age 41, height 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion pale, hair and moustache dark brown, slightly lame; dress, black or blue suit, cap, muffler, heavy nailed boots. A coal dealer or collier; native of Longton. Has stated his in- tention of going to New Zealand. Information to the Chief Constable, Hanley, Stoke- on- Trent. SUSSEX ( East). 49.— Lewes ( County).— For obtaining Postal orders by false pretences.— ARTHUR PAGE, age about 22, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark, paralysed left side, dress, dark blue serge suit, cap, light lace boots. He advertised poultry for sale in the Poultri/ World and Exchange and Mart, received postal- orders and absconded. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Vine, Lewes. THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 1913. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— WORCES TERSHIRE. 50.— Halesowen ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) a horse, 7th inst.— ALBERT BILLING- HAM, age 30, height 5 ft. 5J ins., good build, complexion fresh, full face, hair brown, clean shaven; dress, blue serge suit, green felt slouch hat. A groom or farm- hand; native of Nether- ton, near Dudley. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rudnick, Halesowen. 51.— 1Worcester ( City).— For indecently assaulting a girl, age 10.— JOSEPH BUTLER, age 43, height 4 ft. ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue; dress, light brown coat and vest, light grey trousers, dark overcoat, spot- ted blue muffler, dark cap. A native of Coventry. He is an ex- jockey, and well- known as Tommy Butler at racing establishments. Absconded 8th inst. Warrant issued. 52.— 1Worcester ( City).— For stealing from his lodgings, 15th inst., a pair of trousers and 1 vest ( recovered); 1 blanket; 1 twill sheet; and 1 linen sheet.— A man who gave the name of FRANK or FREDERICK MORTON, age about 38, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 ins., rather sharp features, hair and moustache dark; dress, reddish brown overcoat, brown coat and vest, dark grey cap. Stated he was a signal fitter in the employ of the Great Western Railway Co., and had been trans- ferred from Swindon to Worcester. Is identical with man wanted at Leamington, who gave the name of MORRISON, 12th March, 1913, for a similar offence. Information to the Chief Constable, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 53.— Hull ( Citv\- For embezzlement.- ST ANLEY ROBERT COCKBURN, age 29, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., good build, complexion fair, rather long face, long nose, thick at end, hair and eyes brown, whitish- yellow spot on each eyeball, artificial teeth ( except one or two); of good address; a heavy smoker, is fond of playing the piano, cards and billiards; dress, brown tweed suit, dark grey over- coat, velvet collar, brown tie, bowler hat; had with him a pair of grey cycling breeches, black leggings, an overcoat and a suit. A commercial traveller ( Henris Cattle Food). Native of Hull. Is en- deavouring to leave the country, believed for Aus- tralia. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 54.— Sheffield ( City).— For uttering a forged order for the payment of £ 6.— G. BROWN, alias HENRY WILLIAM MARCK, Office No. 1517- 99, age 49, height 5 ft. 5 ins., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown^ scar and mole left eyebrow, scar back of right hand, top left middle finger. A seaman; native of Southampton ; wear, ing ( when last seen) heavy dark overcoat, soft tweed hat; sometimes wears ship's officer's cap. He called upon a tradesman and ordered goods to the value of lis. 10d., stating that he was chief mate on the S. S. " Kolpino," and tendered in payment a seaman's advance note for £ 6. ( Arrest also sought at Leicester). Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Sheffield. 55.— Barnsley ( Borough).— For obtaining JE3 12s. by false pretences.— H. JACKSON, alias BRAYSHAW and BRACEWELL, Office No. S. 95624, age 30, height 6 ft., complexion, hair and slight moustache dark ( may be clean shaven); dress, dg, rk overcoat and suit, bowler hat. Called upon a local cycle dealer and, describing himself as the representative of Messrs. Williams & Co., gold and silversmiths, The Wicker, Sheffield, ap- pointed the cycle dealer sole agent for a plating preparation described as " Galvanic," the condition being that he should purchase the preparation to the value of £ 3 12s., the " firm" undertaking to advertise the article and distribute free samples in the district. Previously convicted at Dublin, Liverpool, and Leeds. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Barnsley. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. GLOUCES TERSHIRE. 56.— Gloucester ( County).— Committed for trial at City Quarter Sessions, April next, charged with obtaining credit by fraud.— CHARLES HAMILTON GEORGE DUNBAR, age 32, height 5 ft. 4 ins., complexion fresh, hair ( slightly bald on top) brown, eyes grey; dress, black jacket, dark grey trousers, bowler hat. A mechanical engin- eer ; states he is a native of Kirkcaldy, Fifeshire. Appears to be conversant with police court pro- ceedings. Information to Supt. Harrison, Gloucester. KENT. 57.— Wing ham ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Deal ( Borough) Quarter Sessions for stealing jewellery from lodgings.— RICHARD HENRY HOOPER, Office No. 190G- 04, ( see Illus- trated Circular No. 86, Fig. 13), age 29, height 5 ft. 4 ins., complexion dark, hair and eyes dark brown ; dress, green striped jacket suit, dark grey striped double- breasted overcoat, black bowler hat, lace boots, carried a silver- mounted crook- handled umbrella; and WILLIAM DONALD HARDY, Office No. 1907- 04 ( see Illustrated Circular No. 86, Fig. 14), age 29, height 5 ft. 3 ins., complexion dark, hair and eyes dark brown ; burn scar right and left forearm; dress, blue serge single- breasted suit, dark grey double- breasted overcoat, grey cap, lace boots, carried a silver- mounted crook- handle walking stick. Information to Supt. Stone, Sandwich. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 58.— B Division.— lst inst., 4 brooches ( 1 diamond spray ( see engraving) with flower, 3 petals, set amethysts, 2 set yellow topaz, polished flat, 1 gold, set pearls in diamond shape, 1 Indian, set small turquoise and diamonds, 3 drops, set tur- quoise on thick gold chains, 1 safety- pin, set large carbuncle, pearl set in centre) ; 3 Indian gold neck- laces ( 1 set lapis lazuli, 1 set topaz, 1 set green stones); 3 fine gold neckchains; 2 lady's Indian gold rings ( 1 set bright stones, all round, 1 set 3 pearl daisies); 1 gold double- headed snake ring, set opals; 1 gold heart- shaped locket, monogram " E. G. S." one side, " H. S. the other; 2 silver oval fluted boxes, monogram " E. G. S." on one; 1 gold and platinum curb chain and keyless watch. 59.— D Division.— 18th inst., a gold medal, South African College, " E. G. Little" thereon; 2 silver photograph frames with photographs of a lady therein; 2 do.; 1 flat oxydised clock; 1 silver inkstand; 1 tortoiseshell and silver tray; 1 pair silver candlesticks; 2 do. decanter stands, wooden bottoms; 12 silver coffee spoons, plain; 6 ornamented do.; 12 fruit knives and forks; 1 silver fish slice and fork ; 1 silver tea set, Queen Anne pattern ; 1 silver cream jug and basin, with crest— bull rampant; 1 set of carvers, silver- bound horn handles; 4 silver salt- cellars and spoons; 1 case, containing 2 pepper, 2 salt, 1 mustard pots; 1 set of hammered silver, consisting of pepper, salt, and mustard pots; 3 silver- cased pepper- pots; 12 do. fruit knives and forks, mother- o'- pearl handles; 1 Indian silver serviette ring; 1 grey waterproof overcoat, " Norton & Sons, 44, Cond- Jit Street," on tab; 2 overcoats ( 1 dark brown, 1 dark grey), maker, " Lovegrove, 98, Piccadilly," thereon. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Yotland Yard, S. W. BUCKING HA MS HIRE. GO.— Newport Pagnell ( County).— 23rd or 24th inst., by housebreaking at Stony Stratford, a cash- box, 10 by 5 by 5, containing 5s., bronze; 1 gold pin, set small ruby in centre; 1 do., siet small diamond ; 1 Post Office Savings Bank book, issued at Buckingham Post Office, in name of Ellen Louisa Tailby ( deposits about £ 25); 1 do., in name of Arthur Amos Tailby; 2 endowment as- surance policies in the Prudential Company for Arthur Amos Tailby for £ 100 and £ 50 respect- ively ; the lease of premises situated at 59, Wolver- ton Road, Stony Stratford; 1 I. O. U. for £ 15. Information to Supt. Pearce, Newport Pagnell. CHESHIRE. 61.— Hazel Grove ( County).— 23rd inst., at Stockport Etchells, a Dursley Pedersen bicycle, black enamelled, red lined, 28- in. diagonal frame, 28- in. wheels, centre of rims green, Dunlop tyres, 3- speed gear, gear case with oil bath, extensive hub back wheel, transfer " Dursley Pedersen " on front and back, " Briggs, Hillgate, Stockport," I oil front tube, Miller's oil lamp, tool- bag and black oil- cloth cycling cape attached. Information to Supt. Dutton, Hazel Grove. DERBYSHIRE. 62.— Renishaw ( County).— Between lst and 24th March, at Bradway, a Raleigh safety bicycle, 26- in. frame, 28- in. wheels, Sturmey Archer 3- speed gear, back- pedal brake and Raleigh front rim brake, upturned handle bars, black grips, end of left grip missing, black enamelled frame with single gold line. Information to Supt. Andrew, Renishaw, near Chesterfield. ESSEX. 63.— Chelmsford ( County).— 19th inst., a black enamelled bicycle, transfer Gamage Popular Holborn on head, usual parts plated, 26- in. frame, 28- in. wheels, 1912 model, upturned handle bars, Gamage Holborn tyres, rubber pedals, rim brakes, double gong bell, front and back mudguards. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. 64.— Grays ( County).— 19th inst., a " Quadrant" bicycle, No. 143517, black enamelled, lined red, 3- speed gear, upturned handle bars, 2 brakes, front one out of order, wheels bright, red centres to rims, " Scott S. A. 3 " tyres, rubber pedals, Brooks saddle, roller chain, Quadrant transfer on frame and back mudguard, round oil lamp. Information to Supt. Laver, Grays. KENT. Go.— Sandwich ( County).— 22nd or 28rd inst., by office breaking at Shepherdswell, a girl's new navy blue coat, lined sateen, belt at back, black buttons, pocket each side; 1 white plush muff, rather large; 1 new Excelda handkerchief; 3 packets of wax candles; 2 pairs of combinations, cream colour, trimmed lace, new; 1 greenish suit; 2 new shirts; 1 pair nailed boots, size 7; and 5s. lid. Information to Supt. Stone, Sandwich. 66 — Dover ( Borough).— 17th inst., at Citadel Barracks, a gold half- hunter chronoifleter stop watch, maker J. Benson, " To Wallace from his father and mother," or " A present from father and mother, September 29th, 1907," inscribed on outside of inner case; 1 gold double albert, long and short links alternately; 1 round silver sover- eign purse, catch broken, containing an old Irish farthing. Information to the Chief Constable, Dover. 67.— Gravesend ( Borough).— 16th inst., a dark brown double- breasted overcoat, chain tab attached, maker " Varico, London Street, Fen- church Street, E. C.," thereon; 1 umbrella, ram's horn handle, with small silver band. Information to the Chief Constable, Gravesend. LANCASHIRE. 68.— Blackburn ( Borough).— 11th inst., a 9- ct. gold expanding bracelet, containing a lady's small gold watch, No. 21056, " British make" on edge of bracelet; 1 lady's small silver lever watch in leather wristlet; 1 18- ct. gold 5- stone diamond ring, claw setting; 1 fine gold curb chain bracelet, gold locket attached; 1 fine gold necklet, hearts shaped gilt locket attached; 1 gold brooch, dia- mond shape, small diamond in centre; 1 necklet of coral beads.— By A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., good build, complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaven, good teeth; dress, light brown tweed suit, grey cap, or soft felt hat; wear- ing watch on wrist. Stated he was in the motor business, traded in antique furniture, and had been in America. Left a visiting- card, " H. B. Angell, The Moorings, Forest Hill," thereon. He was shown over a large house advertised for sale, and whilst in a bedroom, sent the servant down- stairs for a tape- measure, during which time the articles described were stolen. Identical with MAN wanted at Crewe, Case 13, 14th March, 1913; also identical with MAN wanted for a simi- lar offence at Southport on 10th inst. Information to the Chief Constable, Blackburn. LEICES TERSHIRE. 69.— Leicester ( Borough).— 14th inst., by housebreaking, 12 silver tea spoons, plain, rather large; 4 do. salt spoons, plain; 4 do. salt cellars, fancy pattern; 6 do. cake or tea knives, small, fancy handles, one knife has a four penny piece tied on with a piece of linen; 1 do. card case, fancy pattern; 1 pair of do. muffineers, large; 1 do. pepper box, fancy pattern; 1 do. mustard pot, fancy pattern; 1 do. bread fork, plain; 1 lady's long gold neckchain with diamonds inset, has a long pearl cased in gold, a gold dollar piece ( five dollar), a gold bugle, and other charms at- tached ; 1 nugget of gold, square, with uncut dia- mond in centre; 1 gold bar brooch, set 3 pearls 5 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. and 2 diamonds, safety chain and pin attached; 1 gold brooch, " L. J. S." in monogram thereon; 1 gold filigree brooch, fancy pattern; 1 do., 2 or 3 opals in front; 1 do., set pearls and turquoise; 1 lady's gold neck chain, thin, 2 pearls attached; 4 or 5 gold dress rings, from which the diamonds have been removed; 1 gold signet ring, light stone in centre; 1 gold ring, 3 diamonds in centre, stone missing from one side; a number of German coins, amongst which is a gold 20- mark piece. Information to the Head Constable, Leicester. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 70— Peterborough ( Liberty of).— 10th inst., by burglary at Glinton, a silver match- box, chased leaves, and " W. G." thereon; 1 small black leather purse; and 2d. Information to Supt. Slaughter, County Police, Peterborough. SHROPSHIRE. 71.— Bridgnorth ( County).— 20th [ inst., by burglary at Quatford, a silver card case; 1 do. watch, Benson maker; 1 do. ash tray ; 1 do. tea measure; 1 do. pen wiper; 1 do. sealing- wax holder; 1 do. top off a pepper box; 1 ivory card case; 1 do. figure of a priest; 1 do. figure of a bird; 1 pair do.- handle fish carvers; 1 blue enamel- led paper box; 1 silver pint cup, engraved " Bridg- north, Southfield, Mr. Cooper, Aston Eyres, pre- sented by his employees on leaving Aston Eyres, 1902."— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., slight builcfy moustache brown, very thin face, sunken eyes. Information to Supt. Tait, Bridgnorth. SOMERSE TSHIRE. 72.— Bath ( City).— 21st inst., by housebreaking' a lady's 22- ct. gold watch, keyless, plain face, back slightly engraved; 1 silver curb albert chain, bar missing; 1 silver- plated tea- pot, fluted, ebony handle, " E. P. N. S." stamped on bottom; 1 do. coffee- pot, about 12 ins. high; 1 silver- plated milk jug; 1 do. butter knife; 1 silver shoe horn; 2 fancy china cups. Information to the Chief Constable, Bath. S TAFFORDS HIRE. 73.— Stafford ( County).— Particulars, re postal- orders, etc., Case No. 79, 14th inst., can- celled. SURREY. 74.-— Dorking [( County).— 19th inst., by burglary at Kingswood, a gold wedding ring ( old); 1 do. pendant, set opals and pearls; 1 do. curb bracelet; 1 do. lady's watch, old- fashioned; 1 do. crescent moon brooch; 2 do. and opal tie clips; 2 do. pins, pearl in centres; 1 set of 5 onyx studs; 1 pearl bead necklace; 2 children's silver thimbles; 1 gold Eagle pin; 1 do. and opal bracelet; 1 do. chain bracelet, and flexible charms; 1 do. lady's chain; 1 do. brooch, pearl in centre; 1 do. and opal tie pin; several gold studs ; 3 silver thimbles ; 1 leather letter wallet; 1 tobacco pouch, " W. H. T."; 1 gold pin, containing dog's hair, inscription on back ; 1 do. lady's chain, small heart, set turquoise, attached; 1 do. match box, monogram '' W. H. T.'' thereon; 1 do., set greenstone waistcoat buttons; 3 do. children's pendants and chains, 1 with pearl drop; 2 do. children's brooches, set pearls; 1 silver cigarette case, monogram ' W. H. T." thereon; 1 do. gilt Japanese coin bracelet; 1 large clothes brush, mahogany back; £ 2 10s. in gold and 8s. silver. 18th inst., by burglary at Kingswood, 1 pair gold- rimmed pince- nez; 1 box ( 50) Egyptian cigar- ettes ; 1 pair gold- rimmed pince- nez; 1 Swan foun- tain pen, with gold band; 2 hat brushes, plain silver backs, monogram ' J. R." thereon; 1 silver- plated oval mirror; 1 do. hair brush; 3 small metal trinket pots ( 1 heart- shape, 2 oblong): 1 small brown brief bag, brass fittings ; and 9s. 2^ d. Information to Supt. Coleman, Dorking. 75.— Oxted ( County}— 20th inst., by burglary at Chaldon, a pearl bead necklace, gold clasp; 6 brooches ( 1 French diamond crescent, old, set in silver; 1 gold crescent, set 1 row of diamonds and 1 row of emeralds; 1 heart- shape, set ame- thyst and pearls; 1 crescent, set 2 rows of garnets, pin broken ; 1 gold snipe safety- pin ; 1 gold safety- pin, plain square); 2 gold bracelets, set with shamrock leaves in black ; 1 gold gipsy ring, set 1 diamond; 2 silver cigarette cases ( 1 heavily em- bossed, 1 " Pax" thereon); 6 plated fish knives, ivory handles; 6 do. forks; 6 plated dessert knives, mother- o'- pearl handles; 6 do. forks; 6 table knives, ivory handles ; 1 electric lamp with accumu- lator in mahogany case, about 6 ins. high; 1 large Bull Dog revolver, 6 chambers, plated; 1 greenish double- breasted overcoat, " J. L. Watson" sewn inside one pocket, maker, Steward, London, sleeves lined buff colour Selvet sateen; 1 black dress suit; 1 3s. postal- order issued at Merstham, 20th inst.; and £ 25. Information to Supt. West, Oxted. SUSSEX ( East). 76.— Uck field ( County).— 22nd inst., a Royal Enfield bicycle, model No. 92, registered No. 239974, 24- in. frame, black enamelled, lined red, 28- in. wheels, plated rims, black spokes, slightly upturned plated handle bars, black grips, Clipper Dunlop tyres, back tube repaired with red rubber, rim brakes, about 72 gear, Brooks saddle, black pump, cyclometer on left front fork, nickel- plated oil lamp, bell and tool- bag. Information to Supt. Criddle, Uckfield. WARWICKSHIRE. 77.— Solihull ( County).— 18th inst., from a church at Olton, an electro- pattern plate with stand; 1 do. alms' dish, dent on edge; 1 do. flagon with handle and lid, about 12 ins. high; 2 do. Communion cups, 12 ins. high, star on front of one, " Presented by Joseph Wilson, of Acock's Green, to St. Margaret's Church. Olton," engraved on each. Information to Supt. Carbis, Solihull. WORCESTERSHIRE. is. stourbridge ( County).— 10th or 11th inst., by burglary at Pedmore, a silver sugar basin, modern, saw pierced, about 7 ins. high and across top; 1 silver pepper box, blue enamelled shields, about 3| ins. high; 1 pair of silver salts, about 3 ins. across, " W" engraved thereon; 1 pair of massive silver sugar tongs; 1 silver cream jug, hammered, about 3 ins. high; 2 do. toast racks, 5 or 6 ins. long ( 1 plain round wire, 1 square wire); 1 pair of silver serviette rings, plain, with beaded rims; 1 pair of fish carvers, electro- plated, ivory handles, heavy; 1 silver salt spoon; and a pair1 of brown boots, " Jaeger," size 7. Information to Supt. Hinde, Stourbridge. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 79.— Hull ( City).— Between lst and 22nd ult., a silver lever watch, No. 15462645, key wind, white dial. " Fattorina < Sc Sons, Bradford," thereon, " Dreadnought" in red over seconds hand, black Roman numerals, engraved cases; 1 silver Geneva. No. 18471. white dial, key wind; 1 lady's plain gold watch, No. 281503. key wind, flowered back, gold dial, in brown leather wristlet, metal rim; 1 silver centre seconds chronograph watch. No. 24938, " John Clarke, Abraham, makers," and " E. Wise, Manchester." engraved inside case. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). SO.— Middlesbrough ( Borough).— 18th inst., a Royal Enfield bicycle, No. 232297, 23- in. black enamelled frame, with red and green lines, upturned handle bars, metal gearcase, 3- speed gear, rubber pedals, Enfield back tyre. Buchaneer front tyre, Enfield transfer on head, red reflector on back fork, nearly new. 19tli inst., by burglary, a postal- order for Is., payable to and signed " C. Budgeon," issued at South Shields on the 24th December, 1912; 1 pair of light lace boots, size 7J, pointed toes, " Saxone " inside uppers; 1 green leather tobacco pouch; and about 30s. Information to the Chief Constable, Middles- brough. PROPERTY RECOYERED. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 81.— Daventry '( County).— Bicycle, Case No. 75 14th inst., and thief arrested and sentenced at Wolverhampton to 21 days' imprisonment for another offence. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF A PRISONER. ESSEX. 82 — Clacton- on- sea ( County).— Found in possession of CHARLES PEARSON, alias GRIST, Office No. 1569- 01 ( remanded until 31st inst., charged with obtaining credit by fraud), sup- posed stolen, 1 lady's chased silver- plated round hand- mirror with bevelled 6- in. diameter glass; 1 do. large gilt chain purse, knob fastening, handle missing ; 1 do. linen embroidered handkerchief with lace border, initials " E. M." worked in one corner; 1 blue striped cotton shirt, starched cuffs, nearly new, trade- mark supposed " Napier," de- faced; 1 brown leather travelling bag, 18ins. x 9 ins., square ends, striped lining, brass lock and clasps, letter " A" scratched on plate of both clasps; 1 metal magnifying glass, 2 ins. diameter, with folding handle; 1 plain safety razor and 6 blades. Information to Supt. Mules, Clacton- on- Sea. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND, ESSEX. 83 — Rochford ( County).— Body of man, Case No. 103, 21st inst., identified as that of Edward Hammond. MISCELLANEOUS. LANCASHIRE. si.— Liverpool ( City).— Offered for sale, 13th inst., a lady's small gold watch, No. 36960, back enamelled green, and set with diamonds, pearls round back and front of case, green enamelled and gold bow attached ( supposed stolen).— By a man, who gave name of GEORGE ANDERSON, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., good build, full round face, square chin, complexion pale, clean shaven. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. SPECIAL NOTICE. WA R WICKSHIRE. 85.— Nuneaton ( County).— During the night of 15th March, 1913, LUCY ASKHAM, age about 38, a scenic artist, native of Cambridge, who had been travelling the country with a street paving artist, making small water- colour drawings and hawking same, was murdered, and her body thrown in a ditch on the Hinckley Road. Information to Supt. Evans, Nuneaton. APPREHENSIONS. Metropolitan Police District, 86.— X UfV/ s/ o » .- FREDERICK NORMAN FLACK, Case No. 97, 21st inst., and property recovered. 87.— Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury ( County). — WILLIAM MORTON, alias CLARKE, etc., Office No. 2000- 06, Case 15, 28th February; also Case 8, 7th inst. ( Bedford). 88.— Devonshire, Exeter ( County).— G. JAMIESON, alias PEARSON, Office No. 1569- 01, Cases 19, 21st February, 1913, and 48, 14th inst. 89. - Dumfriesshire, Dumfries ( County).— GEORGE CRAIG, Case No. 10, 14th ult 90.- Durham, South Shields ( Borough).— ALFRED ROBINSON, Case No. 12, 21st inst. 91.— Essex, Southend ( County).— PERCY CHARTERS, Case No. 21, 14th inst., and remanded till lst prox. 92.— L ancashire, Old Trafford ( County).— First- described MAN, Case No. 28, 21st inst., and committed for trial. 93.— Nottinghamshire, Nottingham ( City).— WILLIAM EGERTON, Office No. 731- 05, Tabular Form, 9th December, 1910, at Shef- field, on a charge of fraud. 91Yorkshire ( West Riding), K eig h ley ( County).— ROBERT SHAW HUDSON, Office No. 2480- 98, Case 35, 28th ult., at Harrowgate, on a charge of larceny. 6 LATEST INFORMATION. PROPERTY STOLEN. DERBYSHIRE. 95.— Renishaw ( County).— Between 20th and 24th inst., at Park Pits, Eckington, a Roxoe lubri- cator, 9 ins. long, 3 ins. wide, weight about 10 lbs.; 1 crank pin do., 4 ins. long, 3 ins. wide, weight about 3 lbs.; 1 cylinder do., 7 ins. long, 3£ ins. wide, weight 7 to 9 lbs.; all brass. Information to Supt. Andrew, Renishaw, near Chesterfield. 96.— Chesterfield ( Borough,).— 22nd inst., by office breaking, a postal- order for 8s. 6d., No. 10 over J/ 130297, issued at Chesterfield, 19th March, 1913, 4 penny stamps added; and about £ 5, including 10s. worth of three penny pieces; an iron safe was removed from the premises, broken open, and left on waste land close by. 22nd inst., from a shop door, a pair of boots, chrome leather, Derby fronts, toe- caps, size 7, No. 13 stamped on sole of each. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Chesterfield. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 97.— Halifax ( County).— 25th inst., by shop- breaking, at Brighouse, 8 silver watches, second- hand ( 1 Perfection lever, No. 41293, " C" marked inside case; 1 plain, No. 1042, " W. T." inside case; 1 with " H. E.' Beck " on dial, No. 111422, " H/-" inside case; 1 lever, No. 31175, " D. W/-" inside case; 1 do., " Harris Bernstein engraved on works, No. 45431, " B. J/-" inside case; 1 Boston, No. 206487; 1 capped Geneva, No. 000163, both have " C" inside case; 1 Waltham lever, No. 13505567, " B. Y. X " inside case); 1 9- ct. gold key- less watch, enamelled back, No. 31979, " B. T. T." inside case; 1 9- ct. gold thin Belcher guard, new, " B/ RU/ Y" on ticket attached; 1 long gold guard, square, secret Ifnk pattern, new, " U/ X/ X" on ticket; 1 gold flat secret link do., flat swivef, has been renewed, " U/ E" on ticket; 1 long gold do., secret link pattern, " T5VR." on ticket; 1 single- stone diamond ring, claw setting. " J. R." on shank; 1 gold single albert, dog link pattern, " U/ R " on ticket; 1 do. curb pattern, 44 dwts., " W. Y. T." on ticket; 1 do., " W/ T/ T" on ticket; 1 do. grad- uated link pattern, " U/ BU/ T" on'ticket; 1 do. massive curb albert, " W/ PT/-" on ticket; 2 9- ct. gold bajigles ( 1 plain curb, B/ B/ X" on ticket; 1 plain and chased links alternately, " B/ H/ T" on ticket). 98.— Halifax {( County).— Between 20th and 25th inst., by housebreaking at Lightcliffe, a lady's silver card- case, 4 ins. by 3 ins., " A. H." one side, " 18th August, 1910," the other, red morocco leather lining, containing a silver pencil and ivory writing tablet, wrist chain attached; 1 silver ring- box, oval, stands on 4 claws, red plush lining, plain top; 1 lady's 18- ct. gold ring, " Mizpah " thereon; 1 small pearl necklace, pearls about the size of peas, spring fastener; 1 lady's gold chased ring, heart in centre, " A. D." thereon 9- ct. gold medal, raised centre, " J. A. H." one side, " James Adam Hardy, lst prize, North Cheshire Cycling Club," on other; 2 silver ring- cases ( 1 oval, 1 round), " Arnold & Lewis, jewellers, Manchester," thereon. Information to the Chief Constable, C6unty Police Office, Wakefield. APPREHENSION. Metropolitan Police District, 99.— L Division.— HENRY J. MURCH, Office No. 2141- 05, 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. HElOHT. COM p. HAIR. ( CTES. REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register Number and Date Liberated. LICENCE- HOLDERS. HOLMSHAW, WILLIAM. Office No. 271— 06. SMITH, CHARLES, alias LANE. COPE, WHITE and JOHNSON. Office No. 707— 01. 34 61 5 3 fresh 5 5} fresh brn brn grey jbrn ( bald , on top) Scar left eyebrow, flowers and " Jennie" tattooed right forearm, bust of female left forearm. Native of Sheffield. Scar right eyebrow, right of neck, left eyebrow, bridge of nose, top of head, cross, woman with bird, man's arm, flower in pot right wrist, dog right forearm, woman on ball, wreath, woman on horse, etc., left forearm. ( See Illustrated Circular 70. figure 1"). Sentenced Sheffield City Sessions, 31st December, 1908, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Released on second licence 24th ultimo, which expires 2nd May, 1913. i 719. Sentenced Lincoln County Assizes, 30th October, 1907, to 7 years penal servitude for burglary. Licensed 27th January, 1913. Y d h 380. List of Lioenoe- Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, for the week ended 22nd March, 1913, with the result, & o. Division concerned. Office No. NAME Sentence Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer, H. J. 1913— 00 H. J. K. 735— 08 G. Y. 209— 02 J. K. 1637— 98 H. 3479— 02 V. 1345— 97 C. L. S. 213— 03 N. 777— 97 E. H. N. 2159— 99 H. J. 1343— 05 G. 3949— 96 F. N. X. 1436— 02 G. 1499— 98 G. N. Y. 3396— 98 E. H. 3480— 02 K. 2713- 01 H. V. 3140— 00 V. 106— 03 V. 106— 03 BRUSSELL, ROBERT BURROWS, GEORGE CARPENTER, EDWARD CRONIN, WILLIAM J. DAWSON, HENRY CHARLES FRANKLIN, HENRY GORDON, JAMES A. HOWARD, ALFRED CROWE JARVIS, HARRY JONES, CHARLES JONES, THOMAS LAWSON, JOHN MARTIN, ALFRED MILLS, JOHN SMITH, JOSEPH SULLIVAN, JOHN WELSH, EDWARD WELSH, EDWARD 6 months h. l. 3 years p. s. 15 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 9 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 18 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 18 months h. l. 3 years p. s. 3 months h. l. 5 days in default 12 months h. l. 21 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 21 days in default 3 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 22nd March, Bow St. P. Ct. 14th March, Glamorgan Assizes 20th March, London Co. Sess. 22nd March, Bow St. P. Ct. 18th March, London Co. Sess. 17th March, Cheltenham P. Ct. 18th March, London Co. Sess. 17th March, Higligate Petty Sess. 18th March, London Co. Sess. 14th March, C. C. Ct. 18th March, Marylebone P. Ct. 18th March, Greenwich P. Ct. 18th March, London Co. Sess. 19th March, London Co. Scss. 17th March, Bow St. P. Ct. 17th March, Thames P. Ct. 14th February, Sheffield, W. R. Petty Sess. 25th April, 1912, West London P. Ct. 52nd March, West London P. Ct. P. of C. Act Same Name Larceny ROBERT BRASSELL Larceny STEPHEN WILSON P. of C. Act Same Name Larceny, etc. WILLIAM CRONIN Loitering HENRY DAWSON Larceny GEORGE HARVEY Larceny JAMES GORDON Larceny ALFRED IRELAND Larceny JOHN EVANS Frequenting Same Name Acting as pedlar without a certificate Shopbreaking THOMAS EARNSHAW GEORGE JOHNSON Conspiracy CHARLES JONES P. of C. Act. Same Name Assault ( Police) JOSEPH CARPENTER Drunkenness Same Name Begging EDWARD WALSH Rogue < fe Vagabond Same Name P. S. Joslin, C. I. D., V. P. S. Allum, C. I. D., C. and P. S. Durrant, C. I. D., N. P. C. King, 233K. P. S. Hill. C. I. D., C, and D. C. Adams, City. P. C. Frost. C. I. D., D, and P. C. Dyer, C. I. D., D. P. C. Davey, 636Y, and P. S. Whitfield, C. I. D., Y. P. C. Maslen. 160J. and P. S. Cox, 38M. D. C. Beale, City. P. C. Prosser, 226 D. P. S. Free, C. I. D., P. P. C. Ayling, 38ER. P. C. Chubb, 1401). P. C. Phillips, C. I. D., E, and P. S. See, 21H. P. C. Andrews, 450K. P. C. Christopher, 393F. P. C. Hill, 144 F. LONDON: PRINTED FOE HIS MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE J. J. KBLIHER A Co.. LW>., 33, KING WILLIAM STREET, B. C., CRAVEN HOUSE, KINGSWAT, W. C., t MARSHALSEA WOREB, 6 K.