THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 1923. No. 96. VOL. X All communications ( or insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should bo addressed to TN COMMISSIONER or POLICE or THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, S. W. 1. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed as directed thereon. In all oaaee the Officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from suoh publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD. The Commissioner o] Police of the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1. Criminal Record Office.— For escaping from Prudhoe Hall Colony, 26th May, 1923.— Ellen Faloon, C. R. O. No. M/ 7196, b. 1906. Pre. con. of a minor offence at NEWCASTLE- UPON- TYNE. > Inf. to above office. 2.— C Division. - For obtaining money by false pretences.- Alice Scott, alias Madam Scott, b. 1868, 5ft. 5in., h. fair ( turning grey), e. grey, slight Irish accent ; fashionably dressed, probably striped silk dress or brown costume, picture hat. Carried on business as a costumier at 17- 21, Dering Street, W. Advertised in the Daily Telegraph for young ladies with deposit to train for the business. Obtained the deposit money and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 4.— M Division.— For stealing ( trick, 2 cases) 5s.— B. Smith ( believed false), b. about 1888, 5ft. 10in., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. fair, clean shaven ; dress, grey suit, brown soft felt hat, carried mackintosh. Inserted advertisement in local paper of rooms to let, visited persons who replied, stated he was estate agents, representative, that he would hand over the key of premises on payment of 5s. deposit, to be returned if rooms were not taken. Received 2 sums of money and gave loser's an address where he said the rooms were situated. Subsequent enquiries showed that there were no vacant rooms at the address given and that he was not known by the estate agents mentioned. Inf. to C. R. O. 5.— R Division.— For stealing ( servant) lady's gold hunter watch, engraved flowers, monogram I. S. G. on cover; lady's rings, brooches, etc.-— James Porter, b. 1873, 5ft. 6in., thin build, h. brown ( turning grey), e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, grey suit, grey trilby hat, blue socks, boots. Inf. to C. R. O. 3.— D Division.— For stealing a Ford motor car, Case No. 107 current issue.— T. E. Statter, b. 1899, 5ft. 5in., medium build, h. brown, e. grey, clean shaven ; dress, navy blue suit, ( white stripe), grey trilby hat, brown shoes. A chauffeur. Wears pince- nez when driving. Was discharged from his situation as chauffeur, afterwards went to his late employer's garage, took the car and absconded. 6.— T Division.— For stealing ( servant) £ 4 10s., 6th inst.— B. G. de Putron, aliases Bert Savill and Graham, b. 1888, 5ft. 9in., slim build, c. fresh, e. blue, clean shaven, round shouldered ; dress, blue suit, grey trilby hat. Was employed as manager of a billiard hall, and took above amount from till. May be accompanied by a woman, short, stout build, c. fair ; believed a prostitute. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. Inf. to C. R. O. 2 POLICE GAZETTE SUPPLEMENFTri Bd. a y, August 17,1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. ABERDEENSHIRE. 7.— Aberdeen ( Co.).— For stealing motor cycle Case No. 109 current issue.— Peter Taylor, C. R. O. No. 12875- 14, b. 1890, 5ft, 6£ in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. brown, scar back of head and cheek, false teeth, aquiline nose ( bent slightly to rt., sqar on bridge), flag, H. M. S. Blake rt. forearm, In memory of my Brother 1. forearm ; dress, yellowish- grey rough tweed suit, sports jacket with sewn on band at back, imitation crocodile leather buttons, white canvas shoes. An engineer; native of Blairgowrie. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud, cycle- stealing and minor offences at PERTH, DING- WALL, STERLING ( Poter Taylor), ELGIN, KILMARNOCK ( Peter Irvine ' Taylor), and LEICESTER ( Peter Tavine Taylor). Inf. to the C. C., Aberdeen. DERBYSHIRE. 8 - Bakewell ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings) £ 3, at Matlock Bath. 9th inst.— Thomas Scott, b. 1864. 5ft. 5 or 6in., well built, c. red, h. and moustache fair ; dress, shabby grey suit, soft collar, tie, boots. A general labourer ; native o{ Ripley. Obtained lodgings, stated he was about to receive a fortune of £ 8000, and had to go to his solicitors at Nottingham to draw the interest thereon. On the strength of his statement borrowed several sums of money from loser, and left ostensibly to go to Nottingham. The above amount was subsequently missed from a box in bedroom. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Campbell, Bakewell. 9.- Chesterfield ( Boro.).- Alexander Scott, Case No. 2, 13- 8- 23, is identical with Alexander Scott, alias Alexander Pringle Scott, C. R. O. No. 6436- 20, b. 1892, 5ft. 6£ in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, nose been broken. Native of Scotland. Pre. con. of larceny on A and 1). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Chesterfield. DURHAM. 10.- Darlington ( Co.).— James Pearson, Case No. 141, 15- 8- 23-, is identical with James Pearson, C. R. O. No. 1651- 05, Cases Nos. 219, Supplement A ( Vol. X.), and 34 current issue for descrip- tion, etc. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Dryden, Darlington. 11.— Felling- on- Tyne ( Co.).— Charles Kemster Pinch, Case No. 103, 8- 8- 23, is identical with Charles Kempster, C. R. O. No. S/ 34171, b. 1872, 5ft. 5fin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown ( blind rt.). A painter ; native of Southend. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at BISHOP'S STORTFORD ( Charles Narcissus Kempster) and on D, G, K and TA. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Gargate, Felling- on- Tyne. 12.— Sunderland ( Boro.).— For forgery, between 2nd and 4th inst,— A Man, b. 1883 to 1888, slim build, dk. moustache. Loser handed an envelope containing cheque for £ 3 7s. 6d., payable to Hugo, through the London Joint City & Midland Bank, Ltd., Sunderland Branch, 2nd inst., to a postman. On 4th inst. the cheque was presented at the London Joint City & Midland Bank, Fawcett Street, for payment of £ 93 7s. 6d., the cheque having been altered to this amount and endorsed F. Hugo. The amount paid out by bank included the following £ 5 Bank of England notes :— M. C. over 26, 232, U over 68 47102 ; 233, D over 27 91266 ; 234, D over 33 14563 ; 235, U over 39 50520 ; 236, D over 27 91463 ; 237, U over 52 98613 ; 238, C over 98 60446 ; 239, B over 93 53593 ; 240, D over 8 66159 ; 241, D over 27 12802 ; 242, D over 43 25808 ; 243, U over 51 34550. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Sunderland. ESSEX. 13.— Colchester ( Boro.).— Albert Sanders, Case No. 6, 13- 8- 23, is identical with Albert George Cooper, C. R. O. No. 14102- 21, b. 1903, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of cycle- stealing and minor offences at CARDIFF ( Alfred Sanders) and on Y. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Colchester. FLINTSHIRE. 14.— Rhyl ( Co.).— Albert Cook, Case No. 106, 8- 8- 23, is identical with Albert Slack, C. R. O. No. 10630- 22, b. 1898, 5ft. 5Jin., c. dk., h. black, e. brown, scar back of neck, tombstone, 2 angels with In memory of my dear Mother rt. forearm. A motor driver ; native of Nantwich. Pre. con. of larceny at CREWE and NANTWICH. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Lindsay, Rhyl. * > Friday, September 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. HERTFORDSHIRE. 15.— Hemel Hempstead ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 13 by false pretences ( worthless cheques).— Percy F. Gault, alias Fred Dawson, b. 1873 to 1878, 5ft. 7 or Sin., proportionate build, c. pale, h. black ( turning grey, bald on top), e. dk., clean shaven ; dress, grey sports coat, brown mixture trousers, It. grey trilby hat ( brim turned down), • white sweater with roll collar, collar, tie, boots. Induced loser to cash cheques, drawn by H. E. Biddulph in favour of P. F. Gault, on Maldon ( Esssex) Branch of Barclay's Bank. The cheques were subsequently returned marked No Account. Has since cashed worthless cheque for £ 10 at Brighton in name of Andrews. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wright, Hemel Hempstead. KENT. 10. Seabrook ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings) at Hythe, 12th inst., It. grey pin stripe flannel suit.— Percy Skiller, b. about 1886, about 5ft. 8in., c. fair; dress, black coat and waistcoat, grey trousers, It. grey trilby hat, linen collar, blue bow, carried brown attache case. Stated he was inspector for the Shell Motor Spirit Company, and that he had a car at Hythe ( false). Left without paying, taking with him above suit. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Russell, Seabrook. 17.— Tunbridge Wells ( Boro.).— Leo Spinney, Case No. 134, 10- 8- 23, is identical with Leopold Spinney, C. R. O. No. 29- 14, b. 1883, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar rt. eyebrow. A french polisher; native of Brighton. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclcstealing and minor offences at BRIGHTON, SOUTHAMPTON, CHICHESTER and on A, F and X. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 18.— Blackpool ( Boro.).- Charlie Hampson, Case No. 82,- 13- 8- 23, is identical with Charles Hampson, C. R. O. No. 3030- 23, b. 1878, 5ft, 4* in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of fraud and embezzlement at MANCHESTER. Warrant issueei. Inf. to the db., Blackpool. 19.— Bolton ( Boro.).— Tom Clarkson, Case No. 145, 15- 8- 23. Amended and additional inf.— b. about 1887, about 5ft. 3 or 4in., c. sallow, h. fair ; dress, It. grey or navy blue suit with pin stripe, grey trilby hat, collar, tie, It. socks, patent shoes, smart appearance. Accompanied by his wife, Jessie ( not wanted), b. about 1893, about 5ft. 6in., good build, c. and h. dk. ; dress, mole or grey check costume, red straw hat, patent shoes ; and a boy, Desmond, age 4 yrs. WaiTant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Bolton. 20.— Fleetwood ( Co.).— For stealing £ 2 15s.' 10th inst.— George Clayton, alias Thomas Clayton' b. 1876, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, lost 1. eye and wears gauze over same; dress, dk. suit ( shabby) and cap, soft collar, tie, boots, slovenly appearance. Took the money from a drawer at Convalescent Centre, St Annes- on- Sea, while left temporarily in charge. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Crapper, Fleetwood. 21.— Hurst Brook ( Co.).— For stealing ( servant) at Lees, 10th inst., lady's gold and platinum wrist watch, gold fingers, black numerals, bangle has broad links ; lady's gold dress ring, set 4 diamonds and 2 other stones ; do., set 5 green stones ( 1 missing) ; lady's gold wedding do. ; lady's gold brooch, oblong, red stone in centre ; pair lady's moleskin gauntlet gloves ; lady's white under skirt; and £ 3.— Jane Smith, alias Lily Smith, b. about 1883, 5ft. 6in., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), no teeth upper jaw ; dress, brown tweed costume, yellow jumper ( embroidered red), brown silk hat, grey stockings, brown shoes. Native of ( stated) Tunstall. Was employed as servant through Corporation Women's Hostel, Manchester, on 28th ult., and absconded 10th inst. Said she had been employed as hand painter at a pottery, and would like to obtain work in service at Blackpool. Inf. to Supt. Proffitt, Hurst Brook. 22.— Manchester ( City).— For obtaining £ 10 by false pretences ( worthless cheque).— James B. Boland, b. 1883 to 1885, 5ft. 10in., c. ruddy, h. fair, clean shaven, sharp features ; dress, brown suit ( double breasted), trilby or pot hat, brown shoes, smart appearance. Called on loser, 24th ult., and asked him to cash cheque for above amount on Lloyd's Bank, Victoria Street, London, Branch, made out on piece of * plain paper, which was subsequently returned marked No account. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, September 14, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. 23.- Manchester ( City).— For stealing, 17th ult., at Chorlton- on- Medlock, bulldog.— Albert Edward Farrell, b. 1883 to 1885, 5ft. 2in., proportionate build, h. fair, clean shaven; dress, coarse dk. tweed suit, trilby hat, soft collar, tie, boots. Was entrusted with the dog to find a purchaser for it. Sold tho dog and failed to pay proceeds to loser. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 24.- Manchester ( City).— For obtaining £ 9 10s. by false pretences, 23rd ult.— Cecil George Cooper, b. 1894, 5ft. 7 or 8in., slim build, h. brown, clean shaven ; dress, black suit ( far worn), green mixture waistcoat, striped soft collar, black tie, pot hat or cap. Entered Post Office having previously made out an official receipt for £ 9 10s., placed Excise stamp on receipt before tendering same and forged signature of principal. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 25 - Old Trafford ( Co.).— For stealing at Prest- wich, 13th inst., pair lady's knickers.— A Man, b. 1893 to 1899, 5ft. 7 or 8in., stiff build, c. dk., h. dk. brown, clean shaven ; dress, dk. grey suit, It. grey cap, collar, tie, boots, respectable appear- ance. x Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 26.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— For stealing motor car ( recovered), 2nd May. 1923.— Henry Hickling, b. 1858, 5ft. 5in., medium build, c. sallow, h. and moustache grey, slightly deaf, very plausible ; dress, dk. suit, trilby hat. collar, tie, boots. Was entrusted with the car to sell, and divide profit with loser. Sold the car, received the money, and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 27.— St. Helens ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 3 10s. by false pretences, 10th inst.— James Williams, b. l888to 1893, 5ft. 8 or 9in., stout build, c. and h. dk.; dress, navy blue trousers and vest, It. print shirt, It. grey cap, boots.— Man, b. 1890 to 1895, 5ft. 6 or 7in. ; dress, dk. trousers and vest, It. shirt, It. trilby hat. Both respectable appearance. Represented they were laying oilcloth in all Walkers public houses and were allowed 1yd. in 10 for themselves. Produced a roll of oilcloth which they stated measured 11yds. ( false), and induced complainant to purchase it for £ 3 10s. The oilcloth was found to be 4Jyds. short. . Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., St. Helens. NORFOLK. 28.— North Walsham ( Co.).— For obtaining 30s., £ 2 and 30s. by false pretences at Stalham and Horning, 23rd, 27th and 28th ult. ; also for stealing ( bailee) at Stalham, 28th ult., black overcoat with white stripes, slip pockets ; post- man's overcoat, no buttons ; pair men's boots, size 9, 1. heel cut down ; 2 knives and 2 forks.— William Patrick Kenny, b. 1891, 5ft. 7in., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. grey, tattooed on forearms ; dress, sports coat, grey flannel trousers, It. cap, white and blue striped shirt, shoes ( worn at heels). An upholsterer ; native of Wisbech. Told loser he could obtain short lengths of upholstering material cheaply, and was handed 30s. for that purpose. Later obtained a further sum of 30s. from same person, saying he wished to visit his wife at Nottingham, who had met with an accident ( false), and £ 2 from his employer on same pretext. Absconded afterwards, taking with him above property. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Carter, North Walsham. NORTHUMBERLAND . 29.— Blyth ( Co.).— W. Hall, Case No. 19, 10- 8- 23, is identical with William John Raine, C. R. O. No. 1789- 22, b. 1891, 5ft. 6Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar rt. cheek, cut scar rt. chin. A clerk ; native of Stamfordham. Pre. con. of fraud at GATESHEAD, LANCHESTER ( William John Raine) and EDINBURGH ( John William Raine). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Hutchison, Blyth. OXFORDSHIRE. .30.— Henley- on- Thames ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 27th ult.— A Man who gave name of F. W. Wootton, b. about 1893, 5ft. 5in., slim build, h. dk., e. brown ; dress, grey coat and cardigan, breeches, white muffler, cap with large peak, canvas leggings with dk. buttons, appearance of a stableman. On 26th ult. called on loser and asked for lodgings, stated he was a stable hand and had accompanied a man from France with a valuable racehorse. Following day asked loser if she had any Treasury notes as he had only foreign money and wished to send a telegram to France. On being refused said he would go to bank and get his money exchanged, returned and said the bank would have to send to Reading to exchange the notes and endeavoured Friday, September 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. to borrow 3<) s. Was refused and absconded. Stated at another house that he was jockey to Lord Derby. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wastie, Henley- on- Thames. STAFFORDSHIRE. 31.— Uttoxeter ( Co.).— Robert Jones, Case No. 9, 13- 8- 23, is identical with Robert Samuel Jones, C. R. O. No. 4897- 19, b. 1901, 5ft. 3£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown ( cast 1.). A carter ; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny, cycle- stealing and a minor offence at HANLEY, HALESOWEN, FENTON and STOKE- ON- TRENT. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Adlem, Uttoxeter. SURREY. 32.- Walton - on- Thames ( Co.).— For house- breaking at Oatlands Park, 13th inst.— Two Men : 1st, b. about 1898, 5ft. 5 or 6in., c. fresh. Jewish appearance ; dress, smart brown sttit, dk. grey trilby hat with black band.— 2nd, b. about 1898, 5ft. 5 or 6in., c. fresh, Jewish appearance ; dress, navy blue suit, brown trilby hat with black band. A dk. blue car ( number unknown) was waiting in vicinity in which was a man, b. 1873 to 1878, stout build, c. sallow, clean shaven ; dress ( believed) dk. grey suit and trilby hat. A green Ford car with dk. hood was also seen in the vicinity. Inf. to Supt. Galloway, Walton- on- Thames. WILTSHIRE. 33. Swindon ( Co.).— For stealing property, Case No. 38, 30- 7- 23.- Edward Alfred Johnson, b. 1898, 5ft., c. pale, h. black ( wavy), small dk. moustache ( may now be clean shaven), Roman nose, walks badly and suffers with rheumatism ; dress, brown suit, grey trilby hat ( black band), soft collar, green and black tie ; had also a grey suit and blue raincoat. Accompanied by his wife, Ethel Johnson ( not wanted, b. 1901, 5ft. 2in., h. dk. brown ( bobbed), lost 4th rt. finger at 2nd joint ; dress, nigger brown costume, brown stockings, brown hat ( trimmed with pink satin), brown suede gloves). Inf. to Supt. Brooks, Swindon. YORKSHIRE. 34.— Hull ( City).— James Pearson Case No. 15, 23- 7- 23, is identical with James Pearson, C. R. O. No. 1651- 05, Case No. 219, Supplememt A ( Vol. X.), b. 1879, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. It, brown, e. grey, nose inclined to rt., mole 1. nostril,. Native of Cleckheaton. Pre. con. of fraud and being a h. c. and larceny at KEIGHLEY ( James Pearson), GRIMSBY, WAKEFIELD, SPALDING, LIN- COLN, BATLEY, BRADFORD ( Herbert Powell), THIRSK ( William Hudson), SCARBOROUGH ( William Ainsworth), MALTON ( William Hains- worth), BIRMINGHAM, FELLING- ON- TYNE ( George Harrison), SALFORD ( Herbert Power), SHEFFIELD ( James Ellison) and on Y. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 35.— York ( City). — For stealing ( bicycle) recovered.— A Man, b. 1893 to 1898, 5ft, 6in., c. dk. ( sunburnt), clean shaven ; dress, blue raincoat with belt, pink socks, brogue shoes. Stole the bicycle from outside an office and sold it to a man in street for 25s. Was paid 3s. on account and asked purchaser to forward the balance to Harry Tomson at a Hull address, which proved to be false. Inf. to the C. C., York. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 36.— At Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City), charged as William Curry with shopbreaking.— William Alcorn Currie, C. R. O. No. 1982- 20, b. 1895, 5ft. 6| in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, scar on nose. A labourer ; native of Glasgow. Pre. con. of a minor offence at EDINBURGH. 37.— Remanded at Eastbourne ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 20th inst,, charged as Frank Jackson with shopbreaking, etc.— Frank Edward Payne, aliases Frederick Edward Lansley, Frederick Lansley and Edward Lansley, C. R. O. No. 20086- 17, Case No. 233, Supplement A ( Vol. X.), b. 1902, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. brown. Native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking, officebreaking, cyclestealing and a minor offence at ST. ALBANS ( Thomas Kally Cooper) and on E, N and T. 2 POLICE GAZETTE SUPPLEMENFTr Bid. ay, August 17,1923. ' PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 38.— Remanded at Eastbourne ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 2<) th inst., charged as Albert Cleary with shop- breaking.- Herbert Hewett, C. R. O. No. 7775- 20, b. 1903, 5ft. 3Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. An engineer's mate ; native of Pontypridd. Pre. con. of burglary, larceny and a minor olfence at CARMARTHEN ( Albert E. Hewitt) and on G. 39.— At Ayr ( Burgh), charged as Sydney Collins with stealing a pocket- book and money. - James McDougall, C. R. O. No. 14952- 21, b. 1898, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. sandy, e. grey, freckled, scar 1. eyebrow. A bookmaker's clerk ; native of Glasgow. Pre. con. of minor offences at NOTTINGHAM, SALFORD ( James Thompson) and SCORTON ( James McDougall). 40.— At Gainsborough ( Co.), charged as Henry Jackson with arson. Charles Edward Lambert, alias Charles Eaton Mitchell, C. R. O. No. 8742- 21, b. 1898, 5ft. 3Jin., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. grey, scar rt. eyebrow, I. ear. A tailor; native of London. Pre. con. of attempted shopbreaking and minor offences on D and X. 41.— Remanded at Grays ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 17th inst., charged as Arthur Malyon with larceny. - Alfred Malyon, C. R. O. No. 4- 14, Case No. 215, Supplement A ( Vol. VII.), b. 1879, 5ft, 4£ in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, mole forehead and rt. cheek, scar 1. lip. A greengrocer; native of Essex. Pre. con. of warehousebreaking, horse- stealing, larceny, receiving, shopbreaking, un- lawful possession and minor offences at SOUTH- END and on H, J, K, M and X. 42.— Remanded at Grays ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 17th inst., charged as John Malyon with larceny.— George White, alias John Murphy, C. R. O. No. 1644- 99, b. 1879, 5ft, 3} in., c. fresh ( freckled), h. brown, e. blue. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of possessing housebreaking implements, larceny, burglary, possessing and uttering counter- feit coin and minor offences at ROMFORD ( John Malyon) and on K, M and R. 43.— At St'a brook ( Co.) charged with stealing ( trick) £ 5. Godwin Harding, alias George Harding, C. R. O. No. 1515- 14. 111. Cir. 105- 23. b. 1871. 5ft. lOin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, mole each cheek. A publican; native of Ramsey. Pre. con. of shopbreaking and conspiracy to defraud in CITY OF LONDON ( Godwin Harding) and on P.- Alfred Charles White, ( no pre. eon. traced), b. 1867, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey.-- Alfred Sneader ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1890, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. Found in possession of Alfred Sneader— 3 single stone diamond rings; large single stone ring; 2 diamond cluster rings ; diamond cluster pin ; gold and platinum chain ( all new). 44.— Remanded at Dover ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 20th inst., charged as Richard John Richards with breaking and entering and larceny.— James Robert Richards, C. R. O. No. 9009- 23, b. 1901, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of cycle- steahng at SOUTHAMPTON. 45.— Remanded at Dover ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 20th inst., eharged with breaking and entering and larceny.— Cyril Baden Crowhurst, C. R. O. No. 21204- 20, b. 1901. 5ft. 5jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny at SOUTHEND. 46.— Remanded at Loddon ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 18th inst., charged as Gersham Meadows with cattlestealing.— George Meadows, C. R. O. No. 2695- 22, b. 1884, 5ft. 8| in., c. fresh, h. and e. grey. A carman; native of Norfolk. Pre. con. of larceny on D. 47.— Remanded at Rushall ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 20th inst., charged as William Baker with larceny. — William Davis, C. R. O. No. S/ 125962, b. 1878, 5ft. 2in., c. fair, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A baker ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at BIRMINGHAM, STONE ( William Davis) and SHEERNESS ( William Burton). 48.— At Bournemouth ( Co.), charged with embezzlement.— Albert Allen, C. R. O. No. 8978- 18, b. 1889, 5ft. 8| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel, stutters. Native of Bournemouth. Pre. con. of minor offences at WOODBRIDGE and on A. 49.— Remanded at Southampton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 17th inst., charged with being concerned with another man ( in custody) in stealing with violence a walking- stick.— William Frazer, C. R. O. No. 5504- 14, b. 1890, 6ft., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A labourer; native of Scotland. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences on A, B and C. 50.— Remanded at South Shields ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 17th inst., charged as George Merricks with being in possession of housebreaking implements. — George Gray, C. R. O. No. 10976- 18, b. 1896, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A seaman ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, robbery, Friday, September 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. warehousebreaking and a minor offence at BIRMINGHAM ( George Gray), SUNDERLAND ( George Merricks), RUGBY ( John Calthorpe) and on L. 51.— Remanded at Steyning ( Co.) P. Sess. till 20th inst., charged as Henry Joseph Fisher with cyclestealing.- Harry Joseph Fisher, alias Harry Fisher, C. R. O. No. 24475- 20, b. 1898, 5ft. 6£ in., c. fresh, h. auburn, e. blue. A fitter ; native of Swindon. Pre. con. of larceny, receiving and a minor offence at OXFORD ( Harry Joseph Fisher) and on V and X. Found in his possession : six string banjo, heavy brass rim, side string missing ; lady's black morocco handbag, 3 inside and 2 outside compartments, lined blue, nickel plated snaj) fasteners, black double leather handles ; lady's dk. brown crocodile leather purse, 6 com- partments, nickel plated snap fastening ; lady's linen handkerchief, green and red striped border ; small pale blue tin, containing face powder; 2 small keys ; gent's bathing costume. 52.— At Hyde ( Boro.), charged with house- breaking.- William Goss, C. R. O. No. 4262- 15, b. 1886, 5ft. 6£ in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A traveller; native of Sedbergh. Pre. con. of fraud, receiving and minor offences at MAN- CHESTER and SALFORD. 53.— Remanded at Chelmsford ( Co.) P. Sess., till 17th inst., charged as Joseph Mariner with larceny.- William Hunt, C. R. O. No. 7606- 17, b. 1899, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue- grey. A seaman; native of London. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at SEAFORTH ( William Hunt), BEACONSFIELD ( Joseph Mariner) and on J, L, M and R. 54. George McDonald, alias John Smith, C. R. O. No. M/ 7194, Case No. 52, 15- 8- 23, is identical with Thomas Brown, C. R. O. No. 8598- 23, b. 1876, 5ft. 6} in., c. sallow, h. brown, e. dk. grey. A labourer; native of Edinburgh. Pre. con. of housebreaking and a minor offence at ROTHER- HAM. 55.— Awaiting trial at next Derbyshire Ass., committed from Chesterfield ( Co.) P. Sess., charged as John Neild with attempted carnal knowledge.— John O'Neill, C. R. O. No. 14422- 22, b. 1899, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny at STRANGEWAYS. 56.— Remanded at Cheltenham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 20th inst., charged as Hilda Gottfrieda Schrieber with obtaining credit by fraud, other than false pretences.— Hilda Instone, C. R. O. No. 335- 17, Case No. 236, Supplement A ( Vol. I.), b. 1881, 5ft. 2Jin., c. pale, h. brown, e. grey. Native of Lowestoft. Pre. con. of fraud, obtaining credit by fraud and larceny at CAMBORNE, TAUNTON ( Hilda Schrieber), SOUTHAMPTON ( Hilda Watson), EXETER ( Hilda Gottfrieda Schrieber), BATH ( Margaret French), GREAT YARMOUTH ( Margaret Fraser), PLYMOUTH ( Mary Bowden), PAIGNTON ( Hilda Instone) and on F. Has visited Bovey Tracey, Paignton, Wells, Bath, Bristol ( Clifton), Weston- super- Mare and Glaston- bury. 57— Remanded at Falmouth ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 18th inst., charged as Harry Day, with office- breaking.- Harry Martin, C. R. O. No. 8135- 20, b. 1895, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A baker; native of Walsall. Pre. con. of larceny at DERBY. 58.— Remanded at Salford ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 21st inst., charged with burglary.— Michael Cooney, C. R. O. No. S/ 103731, b. 1893, 5ft. 9fin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel, scars forehead. A labourer ; native of West Hartlepool. Pre. con. of larceny, receiving and minor offences at THORNABY- ON- TEES, WEST HARTLEPOOL, DARLINGTON and MANCHESTER. 59— Remanded at Harrogate ( W. R.) Pol. Ct. till 17th inst., charged with burglary.— John Parle, C. R. O. No. 67- 16, b. 1885, 5ft. 2fin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, small fleshy mole and 2 scars back of neck. A shoemaker ; native of Keighley. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at KElGHLEY and LEEDS. Has con, for military offence in INDIA. 6 ).— Awaiting trial at Sudbury Q. Sess., committed from Sudbury Pol. Ct., charged as William Moore with larceny.— William James Mason, alias James Cannell, C. R. O. No. 1560- 08, Case No. 387, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1880, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A baker; native of Colchester. Pre. con. of fraud, burglary, cyclestealing, larceny and minor offences at BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IPSWICH, BECCLES ( William James Moore), COLCHESTER, BRAINTREE ( Alexander Houston), GRAYS ( John William Moore), BULLINGDON, WINDSOR, BED- FORD ( Alick Holly), DUNSTABLE, LUTON ( Alexander Holley), WINGHAM ( William Robert Moore), THORPE- LE- STOKEN, in CITY OF LONDON ( William Downey), IPSWICH ( William James Downey), BRENTWOOD ( William James Mason) and on A. 2 POLICE GAZETTE SUPPLEMENFTr Bid. ay, August 17,1923. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 61.— Remanded at Oswestry ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 21st inst., charged with larceny from offertory box.— William Gordon, Lloyd C. R. O. No. 11752- 14, h. 1890, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A clerk ; native of Totland Bay. Pre. con. of cyclestealing at COLCHESTER. 62.— Remanded at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct. till 18th inst., charged with housebreaking.— Clara Smith, C. R. O. No. 1449- 19, b. 1888, 5ft. I. Jin., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. grey, mole on chin. A charwoman; native of Salford where she has con. for a minor offence. 63.— Remanded at Chesterfield ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 18th inst., charged with fraud.— John Downes, C. R. O. No. 51- 18, b. 1884, 4ft, lOJin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. brown, cut scar over rt. eye. A labourer ; native of Mexborough. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at ROTHERHAM, PONTEFRACT, SHEFFIELD, LICHFIELD, PENKRIDGE and CANNOCK. 64.— Remanded at Salford ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 21st inst., charged with burglary.— Thomas Smith, aliases Frederick Smith, Edward Edwards and Henry Jones, C. R. O. No. 535- 10, b. 1888, 5ft. 5in„ c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A labourer ; native of Wigan. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking, shop- breaking, receiving and minor offences at WIGAN ( Michael Duffy), ST. HELENS ( Harry Jones), MANCHESTER ( Thomas Jones), BOLTON ( Thomas Smith) and on B, L, M, P, V and W. 71.— Devonshire, Totnes ( Co.).— Hilda Instone, C. R. O. No. 335- 17, Case No. 76, 13- 8- 23. See also Case No. 56 current issue. 72.- Hampshire, Fareham ( Co.). — Harry Joseph Fisher, C. R. O. No. 24475- 20, Case No. 90, 10- 4- 22. See also Case No. 51 current issue. 73.— Lancashire, Blackpool ( Boro.).— Barbara Pansy Hughes, Case No. 117, 8- 8- 23. and awaiting sentence at next Preston Q. Sess. 74.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— John Askham. C. R. O. No. 14831- 15, Case' No. 13, 13- 7- 23. 75.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— George Abel Reeves, Case No.' 216, 8- 8- 23. 76.-— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— George Houghton, Case No. 144, 25- 7- 23, and identical with Fred Foulds, C. R. O. No. 4969- 14. See also Case No. 135 15- 8- 23. 77.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Thomas Smith, C. R. O. No. 535- 10, Case No. 108, 29- 6- 23. See also Case No. 64 current issue. 78. Sussex ( East), Hastings ( Boro.).— Henry Baker, Case No. 142, 11- 7- 23. 79.— Yorkshire ( W. R.), Leeds ( City).— Henry Barnes, C. R. O. No. 6244- 17, Case No. 11, 3- 8- 23, at Warrington and remanded till 20th inst. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. APPREHENSIONS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. £ 5 REWARD. 80.— Criminal Record Office.— Arthur Doyle, 65.— M. P. D., C. R. O.— Jimmy Colville, C. R. O. No. S/ 86603, Case No. 1, 28- 7- 22. 66.— M. P. D., CO Division.— William Warren, C. R. O. No. S/ l 13446, Case No. 1, 29- 4- 21. 67.— M. P. D., C Division. Cyril T. Dyer, Case No 169, 1- 8- 23. 68.- M. P. D., D Division.— Philip Ernest Witham, Case No. 1, 8- 8- 23, and on 14- 8- 23 discharged. 69 — M. P. D., K Division.— Herbert J. Kettleton, C. R. O. No. M/ 6891, Case No. 36, 22 5- 22, and sentenced at West Ham Pol. Ct., 13- 8- 23, to 3 mos. impt. 70.— Aytshire, Ayr ( Boro.).— James Thomas Mitchie, Case No. 171, 1- 8- 23. C. R. O. No. 22990- 20, Case No. 137, 15- 8- 23. Friday, September 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED— contd. Additional inf.— dress, blue jacket, breeches and hat, grey shirt, grey stockings ( yellow band round toes), army boots. A miner ; native of Ashington. Any persons who apprehend and deliver up the inmate may receive such reward as the Prison Commissioners may consider their services severally justify, not exceeding £ 5 in the whole. Inf. to above office. LANARKSHIRE. 81. Glasgow ( City).— For attempting to obtain £ 100 by false pretences ( confidence trick).— Matthew Bennett, aliases John Matthew Bennett, John Bennett and John Beans Bennett, C. R. O. LANCASHIRE. 82.— Manchester ( City).— Adverting to Case No. 88, 30- 7- 23.— Lazarus or Lue Ezrich, C. R. O. No. M/ 7182 ( no pre. con. traced). Amended and additional inf.— Correct name Lazarus Ezruch, alias Esrag. A Russian subject, Serial No. Q. 3037. No. of registration certificate is 21950, and not as previously shewn. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. SUSSEX ( WEST). 83.— Worthing ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 4 10s. by false pretences, 14th inst.— William Henry Jeffery, aliases W. E. Lansdale, Lucas and Lascelles, No. 1074- 14, b. 1893, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, wart rt. forehead ; usually well dressed. A dealer ; native of Glasgow. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny ( person) and minor offences at NEWCASTLE- ON- TYNE, GATESHEAD, CARLISLE ( John Williamson), EDINBURGH, GLASGOW ( John Matthew Bennett Williamson), MANCHESTER ( John Clyde), YORK, STRANGEWAYS ( Matthew Bennett), GOUROCK ( John William Bennett) and DUBLIN ( John Johnston). Frequents racecourses and makes a book. Sheriff's warrant issued. Inf. to the C. O;, Glasgow. C. R. O. No. S/ 139324, b. 1881, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar top of head, bunch of flowers, Buffalo Bill rt., woman in tights, snake, palm tree 1. forearm ; dress, dk. grey suit, soft collar, tie, dk. grey felt hat. A labourer ; native of Elstead. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud and a minor offence at GUILDFORD, CHICHES- TER, FARNHAM and FAREHAM ( William Henry Jeffery). Called on undertaker, stated his father was dead and wished to make funeral arrangements. Gave name and address ( false), a few miles distant said he wished to purchase some clothes and asked for a loan, and was given above amount. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Bristow, Worthing. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, August 17, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 84.— Criminal Record Office.— 1st inst., from the Lenbach private picture collection, Munich.— Lukas Kranach, original, size 0.42 by 0.32, signature a snake, representing three female figures ( Graces) sitting on tho ground and leaning against a tree trunk, a knight in armour, the horse's bridle fastened to the branch of a tree, behind these an aged Castellain in costume, having a long white beard, a castle in the back- ground, still in very good preservation; Franz Hals, work of youth, original, size 0.25 by 0.20, as signature H., representing a young man with a helmet, laughing, half length ; Hans Holbein, junior, original, size 0.19 by 0.14, representing head of a man with cap, designates Erasmus, Rotterdam ; Teniers, original, size 0.15 by 0.11, signed at the bottom on the rt., representing throe men in conversation, back of a mountain with a small tree, near by a small house ; French Master, name not known, size 0.30 by 0.23, without signature, representing a female figure sitting, and near by a knight in armour ; Rubens, original sketch, triptych, size about 0.45 by 0.35, the centro piece represents the taking down from the Cross of Christ, the rt. wing represents John, and the It. the Madonna ; small picture, by a Master not known, size 0.25 by 0.20, with an old grey wooden frame, representing a monk in an opening in the rocks praying before a Cross, near by lies a lion; Teniers, not signed, size 0.20 by 0.16, represents two men in conversation, in the background an old hut with tree. All the pictures are painted on wood, and have all, with tho exception of two, been taken out of their frames. Inf. to above office. 85.— B Division.— 6th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing front door with instrument).— Large silver salver, Presented to Oscar Theodore Barrow, Esq., C. S. I., C. B. E., by the annuitants of tho Indian Civil Service, thereon; Indian salver ; tankard ; 2 goblets, with crest of bear holding arrow ; 2 teapots, plain ( 1 large, 1 small), sugar basin to match ; milk jug ; Indian coffee pot, milk jug and sugar basin ; sauce boat ; 5 salt spoons ( 2 large, 3 small) ; 5 salt cellars ( 2 large, 3 small) ; 2 pepper boxes; 1 Indian cigarette box, oblong shape ; 2 ash trays ; tea caddy and spoon ; 4 liqueur cups; card case, 18 tea spoons ; 5 egg do. ; 2 sauce ladles ; 4 salt spoons ; 2 mustard do. ; 4 fruit do., handles engraved ; pair nut crackers ; pair sugar tongs ; 2 butter dishes ; sugar basin and sifter ; mustard pot; sugar caster ; 2 napkin rings ; soup ladle ; gravy spoon ; 8 table spoons with crest of double castle with arm holding arrow on top ; 18 dessert do., same crest; 6 table and 11 dessert forks ; 6 tea knives ; 6 dessert knives and forks ; butter knife ; fish slice ; 5 electro plated table spoons, bearing ' crest of bear and arrow ; butter plate ; 12 dessert knives and 11 forks, all plain handles ; 12 fish knives and forks, ivory handles ; 6 large forks, bearing crest as above. Inf. to C. R. O. 86.— S Division.— 14th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing front door with jemmy).— Gent's half- hunter keyless watch, H. W. engraved on back, bought of Messrs. Woodruff & Hossfield, 3, Royal Arcade, Old Bond Street, W., inscribed inside Presented to Mr. Woodford as a mark of esteem from his friends at the Alhambra, March, 1913 ; gent's 18ct. watch chain, curb pattern ; gent's gold sovereign case, with initials H. W. engraved thereon, round shape ; pearl and diamond brooch, set gold, crescent shape, diamond each end, filled in with pearls ; platinum ring, set 3 emeralds and 3 diamonds alternately ; platinum brooch, swallow shape, with ruby eye ; cameo and gold do., oval shape, with ring at top ; gold bar do., set cluster of pearls in centre with coral in middle ; gold crescent shaped do., filled in with small diamonds ; pair gold lorgnettes, long gold chain, 54in., attached; row of pearls with diamond clasp ; gent's gold tie- pin, set pearl ; pearl necklace, with amber drops ; pair gold shoe buckles, set paste ; 3 gold bracelets ( 1 with gold and sapphire bean attached) ; pair diamond and pearl drop earrings ; small gold chain purse, 3in. long, oval shape ; silver cigarette- case, hammered silver, H. W. on top rt. hand corner, with floral panel inside, gilt with perforated flap which lifts up ; silver cigar- case, plain signature, H. Woodford in front and inscribed Presented by the boys of the front of the house of the Alhambra to Mr. Woodford, on the occasion of their Annual Outing ; silver matchbox, plain signature on back, H. Woodford, and inscribed as above; silver matchbox, chased and engraved H. W. on front ; do., fluted pattern ; do., with H. W. engraved in bold block letters on side, enamelled panel with figure of dancer on side ; gent's silver card- case, H. W. engraved thereon ; silver and gold box, small wheel fitted for lighter, antique ; gent's silver wristlet watch, square pattern ; pair silver sugar tongs ; pair silver pepperettes ; and £ 11 14s. Inf. to C. R. O. BERKSHIRE. 87.— Maidenhead ( Co.).— 14th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing door with jemmy).— Sable stole, 40in. long, 18in. wide; white fur; grey do. ; red and black plaid wool travelling coat, grey fur cuffs and collar, Myra Salter, Maidenhead, on tab ; brown satin mackintosh, John Lewis, Oxford 0 Friday, September 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. Street, on tab ; brown velvet dress ; cream silk coat and skirt; grey woollen do., Maison Lawrence, Maidenhead, on tab; black lace evening dress ; green georgette do. ; crescent shaped brooch, diamond, 2in. long ; diamond heart shaped ring, set platinum ; 3- stone diamond do., set gold ; do., set gold, 1 sapphire and diamonds; opal do., diamond each side ; single ruby do. ; diamond do., set 2 large pearls ; pair diamond earrings ; 2 strings of pearls ; lady's blue enamel face wrist watch ; 3 gold curb bracelets ; silver tray, lOin. long, monogram C. E. U. in centre; mirror ; hat brush ; plain brush ; silver brush ; 5 tops of toilet boxes, silver black leather case and contents, marked L. H. U. ; silk coat, navy blue; diamond and ruby watch with brooch; diamond marquise ring; English lever watch, engraved at back E. J. M. ; silver mirror with engraving F. E. U.; 7 tops of powder pots, marked F. E. U. ; number of French and German coins ; silver button- hook; gold bracelet, set pearls; 3 do., set turquoise ; 3 thin gold neckchains ; small imitation pearl necklace ; small ring, motto inside Our Hearts ; pair French pearl earrings ; spray brooch, set French paste blue stone; amethyst do.; pair do. earrings ; silver pencil- case ; moonstone brooch, set diamonds^; pearl pendant, in form of brooch ; necklet to match above, diamond centre ; star brooch, set pearls, large diamond in centre; pair pearl earrings ; gold brooch, set turquoise ; do., enamelled and pearl in centre ; large yellow do., set gold ; silver chain bag ; purse, containing a sovereign ; several earrings and odd pieces of fancy jewellery ; brooch, set jiearls, diamonds and turquoise, set in silver ; small leather vanity- case, containing small brush, comb, etc., for motoring ; silver teapot, inscription thereon— Presented to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Usher on the anniversary of their wedding, 1875- 1901 ; and 6s. Inf. to Supt. Davis, Maidenhead. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 88. Chesham ( Co.).— 6th or 7th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking glass in back window), at Chesham Bois.— Pair men's brown lace boots, True Form make, much worn ; pair men's black do., nearly new ; pair do., worn ( all size 7, 4 fitting) ; pair men's white buckskin tennis shoes, with new pattern composition rubber soles; pair child's black glace dancing shoes, new ; pah- child's black strap do., fastens with buckle, nearly new ; pair child's brown lace walking do., worn ; pair child's black plimsolls, nearly new ; pair child's white tennis shoes, much worn ( all about size 3); pair child's willow calf strap do., fasten with buckle, new, size 11 ; pair child's black lace do., much worn ; 2 bottles of John Haig liqueur Scotch whisky ; old green chenille table cover, fringed. Inf. to Supt. Field, Chesham. CHESHIRE. 89.— Birkenhead ( Boro.).— Adverting to Case No. 33, 13- 8- 23. Additional property— Gent's gold tie- pin, reversible, octagonal shape, 4 turquoise each side, gold bar running through centre, pin fastened to bottom ; lady's gold ring, small, set 9 diamond chippings. Inf. to the C. C., Birkenhead. 90 — Crewe ( Co.).— 13th or 14th inst., from Army canteen ( window insecure).— 275 packets Woodbine cigarettes, in boxes of 50 ; 24 packets Capstan do. ; 40 packets Player's do. ; bottle Martell's Three Star brandy ; half bottle port, G. & F. Greenhall, Ltd., on label; bottle Watson's No. 10 whisky ; and Is. Inf. to Supt. Owen, Crewe. DURHAM. 91.— Darlington ( Co.).-— Between 3rd and 8th inst., from stable.— Wagon cover, about 14ft. by 10ft., small hole in centre, slit on side, eyelet holes round edge with small rope attached, may have Dixon and Stirupp on one corner.— Suspicion is attached to Ernest Lee, b. 1888 to 1893, 5ft. 6 or 7in. proportionate build, c. and h. fair, clean shaven ; dress, brown suit, It. cap, soft collar, blue knitted tie, brown boots. A hawker. In possession of ginger coloured pony, 13 hands, clipped, thin build, near fore fetlock believed out of joint, and small flat spring cart and bow, blue body, yellow wheels, back board, Lee thereon in yellow letters, Rabbits, Fruit, Noted for cheapness on sides. May be accompanied by Mabel Lee ( supposed wife), b. about 1896, 5ft., c. very dk., cast 1. eye, pregnant, gipsy appearance; dress, navy blue costume, round small hat, black stockings and shoes, carried saxe blue coat. Stated native of Nottingham ; and Gladys Lee, aged 7 yrs., h. very dk. ( bobbed), cast 1. eye, wore bangle and signet ring. Inf. to Supt. Dryden, Darlington. ESSEX. 92— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 12th or 13th inst., by burglary ( back door insecure).— 14- day 2 POLICE GAZETTE SUPPLEMENFTri Bd. a y, August 17,1923. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. clock, German make, strikes hours and half hours, It. oak case, about 9in. wide, 12in. high, carved round bottom, made shape of church door, aluminium face, black figures. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. 93- Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 13th or 14th inst., by burglary ( forcing window with instru- ment).— Blackbird fountain- pen ; book con- taining postage stamps ; and quantity Velma chocolates.— Suspicion, in both cases, is attached to A Man, b. about 1898, 5ft. 5 or Oin., medium build ; dress, grey sports coat, trousers and cap, smart appearance, carried small brown leather attache- case. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. 94. Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 13th or 14th inst., by shopbreaking ( supposed duplicate key).— 2 lady's black coney coats, J- length ( 1 lined silk brocade, 1 cotton brocade) ; lady's black silk frock, floral silk decoration round waist, decorated waist band. N Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 05.- Gloucester ( Co.).— 11th inst.. < by house- breaking ( breaking window and slipping catch).— Pair of antique drop earrings with gold top, tortoiseshell inlaid ; pair gold drop do. with moon stone ; silver cross, about 8ki. long, with coloured Scotch stone ; gold safety brooch, large natural pearl ; oval tubular gold do., old, blue stone in ceatre ; Marge porcelain hand painted do., oval ; } x> reelain black and white hand painted do. ; small silver wristlet watch with strap ; large silver wristlet do., in strap ; 2 okl silver watches ; long gold chain with gold closed locket and smaller locket containing hair ; oval shaped gold bracelet ; long string of imitation amber beads ; short do. ; long string of pink beads ; long string of green do. ; long string of black do., mingled with large Japanese beads ; pair lorgnette glasses, imitation tortoise ; pair field- glasses, in black leather case ; gent's new rough tweed black suit, with faint white pin stripe, fit a man about 5ft, 7in. ; pair gent's black leather house shoes, wool lined, fasten across instep with strap. Inf. to the D. C. C., Gloucester. HERTFORDSHIRE. ft6.— Hemel Hempstead ( Co.).— 9th inst., by housebreaking ( 2 cases— windows insecure), at Tring.— Gent's silver watch, very old, double case, keywind, split ring to attach chain, no glass ; lady's old silver do., plain case, size about 5s.- piece ; gent's metal do., case turning yellow ; gent's silver do., keyless, Graves, Sheffield, on face ; Verge do., some old foreign coins ; and £ 4 15s. 6d. Inf. to Supt, Wright, Hemel Hempstead. KENT. 97.— Tunbridge Wells ( Boro.).— Between 5th and 7th inst., by housebreaking.— Skunk pillow muff, 5 strand llin. by 12in., pocket inside, lined brown silk, maker Perrot, Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells ; ivory bracelet, formed of graduated oval medallions, carved small flowers, silver coloured clasp ; heavy Indian silver do., in sections, images of Buddha engraved thereon, broad snap fastening ; fine gold chain necklet, turquoise pendant with pearl drop ; oblong jade pendant, with hole in centre ; gold ring, set pearl ; do., set red stone and pearl ; long necklace of graduated green beads ; pair lady's black lace boots, size 3, nearly new, patent toecaps, maker Allen, Tunbridge Wells ; small silver pincushion, shape of shoe, lin. long ; lady's blue enamel watch, design of convolvulus and butterfly on back, white dial, with brooch ; some pieces of moonstone bracelet, set in gold ; long silk scarf, heavy fringe, with pastel blue, black, grey and white lines ; > manicure set in black box, 3 cut glass jars with silver tops, other articles in silver ; gold elephant, mounted as brooch. Inf. to the C. C., Tunbridge Wells. 98.— Tunbridge Wells ( Boro.).— Between 10th and 13th inst., by shoplifting.— Black silk marocain gown, trimmed cream satin on collar and cuffs and piece side- front of skirt, embroidered black cord; brown duvetyn and satin do., trimmed rose colour and black applique ; long black silk marocain coat, lined blue, red and black ninon, 1 large jet button ; navy crepe- de- chine jumper, pleated sides; navy repp dress with group of | in. tucks about 6in. wide through side of skirt, cable stitching on big collar and cuffs.— Suspicion is attached to Three Women ( one gave name of Baker) : lst, b. 1899 or 1900, 5ft. 3 or 4in„ c. and h. dk., London accent; dress, long loose black coat with large armholes, ruck collar, black dress with transparent sleeves, small black straw hat with small brim and believed black and white rosette in front.— 2nd, * b. 1900 or 1901, 5ft. 3 or 4in., c. pale, h. brown, thin face ; dress, black costume, small black straw hat ( trimmed with piece of black ribbon to form bow at side).— 3rd, b. 1883 to 1888, 5ft. 2 or 3in., stout build, c. medium, h. brown, round face ; dress, black coat, Friday, September 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. small black straw hat ( semi trimmed with black ribbon). Entered shop, asked permission to try on a dress similar to one displayed in window. Later a request was made to try on the dress shewn in window and the assistant left the room to fetch same. On her return they stated the dress was too expensive, that they had decided to purchase first dress and paid deposit of 5s. They did not return and the above property was. subsequently missed. Inf. to the C. C., Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 99.- Lancaster ( Boro.).— Case No. 58, 18- 7- 23, cancelled. Thief arrested. Property not recovered. 100 — Old Trafford ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 88, 15- 8- 23. Additional inf.— No. of wateh 333555, Arabic numerals ( not Roman as previously stated). Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 101— Old Trafford ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 89, 15- 8- 23 : 18ct. bar brooch, sapphire and pearl settings, and 9ct. ear drops, set amethyst and pearls, have been recovered, having been sold to a dealer by A Man who gave name of George Day, and false address, b. 1878 to 1883. 5ft. 4 or 5in., stout build, c. fresh, fair moustache, London accent ; dress, brown suit, believed lt. trilby hat, linen collar, tie. Stated a dealer in old jewellery. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. LEICESTERSHIRE. 102.— Leicester ( City).— 11th or 12th inst., by housebreaking ( breaking glass in French door having { Misted brown paper on beforehand).— Pair fish servers, in case ; 0 fish knives and forks, in case ; ( i tea knives, in case ; silver hot water jug ; silver pickle fork ; christening mug, P. A. S. O. thereon ; silver serviette- ring, Patrick thereon ; silver sugar- basin, 3in. wide, rectangular ; silver do., round on stem ; small brass Japanese snuff- box, loose lining ; Military cross ; General Service medal ; Victory medal ( all miniature) ; full size Military Cross ; pair • black ebony hair brushes ; gold pendant, photograph of officer inside; lady's . gold wedding ring, green stone set on oval ; gent's gold ring, H. O. thereon ; gent's silver watch and chain, Greaves lever, half- franc piece attached to chain ; gold tie- pin, star shaped, set small ruby and 5 or 6 small pearls ; pair Army field- glasses, No. 30857 ; gold horseshoe tie- pin ; brown fibre dressing- case, 24in. by 15in. ; 3 sovereigns; pair brown pigskin leggings ; lady's brown tweed costume, plain skirt with pleat down side. Inf. to the C. C., Leicester. SURREY. 103.— Walton- on- Thames ( Co.).— 13th or 14th inst.. by burglary, at Esher.-— Green compressed fibre cane trunk ; brown leather kit- bag, about 2ft. by 1 Jft. ; gent's black and white thin striped suit; do. blue serge suit; do. Glen brown suit; gent's Glen overcoat, with leg of mutton sleeves, straps at wrists, large draught- board check pattern, American cut ; 2 pairs grey flannel trousers ; gent's covert coat; gent's dk. grey- green mixture blanket motoring coat, lined camel fleece ; 2 pairs worsted striped trousers ; 3 fancy vests ( 1 biscuit colour, white pearl buttons ; 1 brown ; 1 evening dress) ; 2 pairs gent's brown shoes, size 8.45, makers Saxone ; pair brown enamel boots, size 9, makers Ledgard Bros. ; pair gent's black shoes, size 8.45, makers Saxone ; pair gent's black boots, same size and makers ; 2 gent's striped shirts, 16J neckband ; 10 to 15 ncckties, various colours ; 3 or 4 gent's woollen under vests and pants ; gent's black dress coat, vest and trousers ; 12 pairs merino socks ; skunk stole ; do. muff, long hair ; lady's brown blanket motoring coat, with sealskin collar ; lady's covert costume ; lady's gabardine costume ; 5 or 6 lady's silk blouses, various colours ; 6 pairs lady's black silk stockings ; 2 fawn mackintoshes, makers Zambrene ; 2 silver trays ( 1 oval, 1 oblong), filigree pattern ; 18 silver tea spoons ( 6 gilt inside, others plain) ; silver cigarette- case, plain, with W. T. F. in monogram ; large silver chain purse ; plain silver card- case ; 10 bottles Scotch whiskey ; 3 bottles Hennessey's Three Star brandy ; 4 bottles liqueurs ; 2 bottles Old Tom gin ; 2 boxes Corona cigars, each con- taining 50 ; 2 boxes Pedro Murias cigars, each containing 50 ; 4 boxes Cabanas ; box Manual Garcia ; 600 State Express Virginia cigarettes ; 200 Turkish cigarettes ; 100 Player's Oval cigar- ettes ; 12 bottles assorted wine ; black pigskin re- fill pocket- book, containing £ 6 in Treasury notes ; gold fluted pencil- case ; bunch assorted keys. Inf. to Supt, Galloway, Walton- on- Thames. 104.— Woking ( Co.).— 12th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing front door with instrument), at Byfleet.— Silver gilt grace cup, with cover, height 10Jin., weight 26| ozs., chased and enriched with badges of the Tudor Rose, Portcullis and Fleur- de- lys, cover surmounted by Crown Imperial, 14 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, August 17, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN— row tinned. under which are tho arms of France and England quartered, with the lion and greyhound as supporters, 4 bell pendants from cup, inscription inside, Presented by the Barbers and Surgeons Company to Sir Walter Wilkin, 1895 ; silver gilt mace, 22in. long, very plain in design, engraved Ward of Lime Street, City, 1895; gold ring, set single diamond ; gent's plain gold signet do. ; pearl and diamond pin or stud, by Goldsmiths Co. ; star and crescent pin, imitation pink pearls or coral ; pair gold sleeve- links, with heavy cable connections, crested with motto Estate Prudentes ; 3 gold and pearl studs, by Goldsmiths Co. ; gent's gold watch, French quarter repeater, silvered face, keywind ; gent's rolled gold do., open face, Waltham, Bond Street model, keyless, thin gold chain attached, with gold cigar cutter at end ; pearl and diamond pin or stud, by Goldsmiths Co., diamond in centre, surrounded with pearls ; £ 5, £ 2, £ 1, 10s. gold pieces, all dated 1902 ; about £ 45 in pre- Victorian sovereigns and half- sovereigns ( some in poor state of preservation) ; 2 dress suits, fit man 5ft. 9in., nearly new. Inf. to Supt. Boshier, Woking. wheels, Clipper tyre front wheel, Palmer tyre rear wheel, The Olympia transfer on gear- case and rear mudguard, empty tool bag, no pump. Inf. to Supt. Epton, Boston. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES The undermentioned Motor Cars and Motor Cycles have been reported to the Clearing House ( Motors), New Scotland Yard, S. W. I, as stolen, etc. :— MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 107.— D Division.— Adverting to Case No. 101, 15- 8- 23. Additional inf.— Chassis No. 6495432. Payzu, Ltd. printed in small letters on side of car. 0 , SUSSEX ( EAST). 105.— Haywards Heath ( Co.).;— 14th inst., by housebreaking, at Preston Rural,— 9ct, bar brooch, letter L. set small pearly ; 18ct. chased bangle ; gold ring, set pearls. and ruby in centre ; plain gold bar brooch, red stone in centre ; lady's 18ct. ring, set H emeralds and 2 diamonds ; . lady's 9ct. do., rubies and diamond in centre; small gold neckchain, gold. pendants attached, with green stone in centre ; small gold brooch, shape of oak leaf, set pearls ; gold bar do., set green stone iu centre ; long I8ct. guard, locket attached, containing photos of two. men ;, large 18ct. pendant, chain attached, set diamonds and rubies; gold curl) bracelet, gate pattern, set ainethvst each link. . Inf. to Supt. Fairs, Haywards Heath. PROPERTY FOUND. LINCOLNSHIRE. 106.— Boston ( Co.).— lst inst., abandoned at Kirton Fen.— Lady's Olympia bicycle, black enamelled, lined gold, usual parts plated but very rusty, No. 350423 on head of frame, front brake broken, 1. block rear brake missing, 28in. by 1 £ in. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 108.— P Division.— 14th or 15th inst., " Match- less," combination. XL- 544. Engine No. 2- C. 9- A.- 63321. Colour Matchless grey; upholstery grey. Excise Licence attached, date unknown. Regis- tration Book in sidecar. ABERDEENSHIRE. 109.— Aberdeen ( Co.).— 11th inst., " Indian," solo ( but has sidecar fittings attached), 1914 model. SA- 1657. 7- 9 H. P. Engine No. 91- E- 379. Chain drive. Colour red. Twin cylinder 4- stroke engine. Two speed and neutral gear with lever for shifting gears on top of frame. Kick start. Automatic oil pump. Dunlop tyres on both wheels in good order. ' Large Lucas King of the Road acetylene lamp on front, with tube to small bulb at rear. Lucas horn. Tool bag containing tools. Front number plate bent in centre and figures 65 partly obliterated. Excise Licence, £ 4, attached, expires 31- 12- 23, issued by County Clerk, Aberdeen. Loser holds Registration Book. Friday, September 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 15 MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. HAMPSHIRE. 110.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).—" Wolseley," Case No. 197, 8- 8- 23. PROPERTY TRACED TO POSSESSION OF A PRISONER. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 111. Criminal Record Office. - Adverting to Case No. 113, 25- 7- 23. Additional property traced to the possession of William Weatherill, C. R. O. No. 106- 17, Case No. 122, 10- 8- 23, and Alfred Ernest Tragheim, C. R. O. No. 421- 16, Case No. 121 current issue.— Brown suede note wallet; grey suede card- ease ; grey suede wallet; gent's 18ct. signet ring, initials G. E. R. ; gent's 18ct. double albert, round silver matchbox attached ; gent's thin gold ring ; lady's small 18ct. half- hunter watch case, No. 107513 ; 14K gold stud, Krementz thereon ; gent's small horseshoe diamond, pearl and ruby tie- pin ; gent's silver wrist watch, illuminated figures dial, case No. 67793 ; Conklin fountain pen ; set of 9ct. sleeve- links, initials A. G. E. on each link ; 18 small keys on ring ; 11 small keys on ring ; gent's small 18ct. half- hunter Waltham watch, No. 7161121 on works, No. 69341 on case ; fine gold curb chain, white metal matchbox attached ; gent's 18ct. ring, sot seal sardonyx embossed with profile of female's head ; gold pencil- case, festoon flowers at base, engine turned spirals on sides, 4in. long ; half- sovereign, King George V., date 1914 ; and brown imitation crocodile card- case, leather slip in fastener. All property found on prisoners when arrested at Edinburgh on 25th April, 1923. Inf. to above office. MISCELLANEOUS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 112. Criminal Record Office.— The present whereabouts of the undermentioned man is sought with a view to obtaining statement from him in reference to a case of bigamy in which he can give important particulars.— David John Edwards, aliases Thomas William Lewis, John Edwards and Thomas Evans, C. R. O. No. 1559- 08, Case No. 4, Supplement A ( Vol. V.), b. 1888, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. dk., e. blue, long scar 1. cheek. A barber; native of Weston- super- Mare. Pre. con. of robbery with violence, larceny, attempted larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at CARDIFF ( David Edwards), BRISTOL ( Edward Evans), ALDERSHOT ( David John Edwards), in CITY OF LONDON ( Thomas Edwards) and on C, D, P and S. Sometimes frequents seaside resorts with camera, for the purpose of snapping, and selling the photographs to visitors. It is requested that should he be seen steps may be taken to ascertain his address, and telephone above office. RE- CONVICTIONS. 113.— Walter Hearne, C. R. O. No. 402- 99, was sentenced at Newbury ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 10- 8- 23, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny ( dwelling). See Case No. 32, 10- 8- 23. 114.— Robert Wallace, C. R. O. No. 4891- 16, was sentenced at Bow- street Pol. Ct. ( L.), 30- 6- 23, to 12 mos. impt. See Case No. 23, 27- 6- 23. 115.— David Levy, C. R. O. No. 11731- 21, was sentenced at Littlehampton ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 13- 8- 23, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 149, 8- 8- 23. 116.— Herbert Thornton, C. R. O. No. 936- 14, was sentenced at C. L. S., 7- 8- 23, to 18 mos. impt, See Case No. 25, 18- 7- 23. 2 POLICE GAZETTE SUPPLEMENFTri Bd. a y, August 17,1923. RE- CONVICTIONS— continued- 117. George Henry Farrett, C. R. O. No. 12514- 14, was sentenced at West London Pol. Ct., 10- 8- 23, to 3 mos. impt. A similar case at Grimsby was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 16, 8- 8- 23. 118. Charles Hyman Cohen, C. R. O. No. 6029- 22, was sentenced at Littlehampton ( Co.) P. Sess., 13- 8- 23, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 13, 13- 8- 23. 119.- John H. V. Wright, C. R. O. No. 1860- 03, was sentenced at Warrington ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 11- 8- 23, to 4, 4 and 4 mos. impt. ( cons.). Thirty seven other cases were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 148, 8- 8- 23. 120.- Percy Wallace, C. R. O. No. 217- 03, was sentenced at Preston Sess., 8- 8- 23, to 3 yrs. pen. See Case No. 42, 6- 7- 23. 121.— John Smith, C. R. O. No. 1160- 02, was sentenced at Brentford P. Sess., 9- 8- 23, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 138, 8- 8- 23. 122 - Charles Sandilands, C. R. O. No. 21599- 19, was sentenced at Liverpool ( City) Sess., 30- 7- 23, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 20, 18- 6- 23. 123.— John Gwynne, C. R. O. No. 2609- 02, was sentenced at Caxton P. Sess., 10- 8- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 28, 8- 8- 23. 124.— John L. Kinsella, C. R. O. No. 23785- 21, was sentenced at Clacton- on- Sea ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 13- 8- 23, to 14 days impt., for larceny. See Case No. 27, 25- 7- 23. 125.— William Wardle, C. R. O. No. 19567- 19, was sentenced at Terrington ( Co.) P. Sess., 13- 8- 23, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 26, 8- 8- 23. 126.— James Davidson, C. R. O. No. 20661- 19, was sentenced at Terrington ( Co.) P. Sess., 13- 8- 23, to 6 weeks impt. See Case No. 15, 8- 8- 23. 127.- Alfred Ernest Tragheim, C. R. O. No. 421- 16, was sentenced at Edinburgh High Ct., 23- 7- 23, to 4 yrs. pen., and C. C. C., 28- 7- 23, to 6 yrs. pen., for burglary and receiving. See Case No. 44, 2- 5- 23. i 128.- Thomas Morgan, C. R. O. No. 11498- 18, was at Dunster ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 13- 8- 23, fined £ 5. See Case No. 40, 10- 8- 23. 129:— Morris Exham, C. R. O. No. 16218- 15, was sentenced at West London Pol. Ct., 10- 8- 23, to 10 and 10 weeks impt. ( conc.), for larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. 49, 1- 8- 23. 130.— James Cooksley, C. R. O. No. 1828- 02, was sentenced at Scorton ( N. R.) Pol. Ct., 10- 8- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 144, 8- 8- 23. 131. Charles Farmery, C. R. O. No. 702- 03, was sentenced at Blackppol ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 13- 8- 23, to 6 weeks impt. See Case No. 22, 15- 8- 23. 132.— John Hampton Wilson Shaw, C. R. O. No. 1117- 12, was sentenced at Croydon ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 13- 8- 23, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.), for fraud and attempted fraud. See Case No. 27, 10- 8- 23. 133— William Roberts, C. R. O. No. 2391- 01, was sentenced at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct., 9- 8- 23, to 3 mos. impt., for larceny. See Case No. 33, 10- 8- 23. MISSING. SUFFOLK ( WEST). 134.— Newmarket ( Co.).— From her home, since 10th inst.— Hilda Simpson, C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 4057 b. 1905 ( looks younger), 5ft. lin., slim build, c. fair, h. ( bobbed) brown, e. grey, small mole on face ; dress, jazz dress, white Panama hat, fawn stockings, black shoes. Left home on a Raleigh bicycle, stating she was going for a short ride, but failed to return and it is feared some ill may have befallen her. Inf. to Supt. Reeve, Newmarket. Friday, August 17, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 17 LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOL1TAN POLICE DISTRICT. 135.— A Division.— For stealing £ 84 from bank, 7th inst.— James B. Williams, aliases John Jones, Mottier, George Brown, Robert John Selfridge and James Williams, C. R. O. No. 8/ 105141, b. 1859, 5ft. 5Jin., slim build, c. fresh, h. grey, e. blue, small close clipped moustache, well spoken, lump bridge of nose, scar rt. of mouth, long scar back of neck ; dress, It. grey suit and trilby hat, boots, smart appearance. A waiter; native of Glasgow. Pre. con. of larceny and attempted larceny and a minor ofience at LIVERPOOL ( James Bernard Williams) and on B, C, 1) and E. Has laso cons, for attempted larceny in BELGIUM and ITALY. Entered bank, snatched notes from counter and decamped. Inf. to C. R. O. the transaction. Poses as a sergeant, R. E., and that he has won D. C. M., M. M. and Medaille Militaire ( all false). Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. GLAMORGANSHIRE. £ 20 Reward. 139.- Cardiff ( City).— Adverting to Case No. 15, 1- 8- 23. Annie Jones. Additional inf.— The above reward will be paid by the Royal Exchange Assurance Company for information which will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and recovery of the stolen property. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Cardiff. 136.— C Division.— For stealing ( servant) £ 8 16s. - Alma Simmonds, alias Dorothy Merville, C. R. O. No. 3013- 15, b. 1896, 4ft. sjin., slight build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, respectable appearance. A servant; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny on B, F, H and J. Obtained situation as a servant and during absence of housekeeper climbed through a window and took above amount from a drawer. Inf. to C. R. O. 1: 7.— D Division.— For stealing ( bailee) children's clothing.— Marion Jessie Quigley, alias May Marsh and Marion Welding, C. R. O. No. 7464- 20, b .1898, 5ft, 4in., medium build, c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue ; dress, navy blue coat frock, dk. hat, shoes. A dancing mistress. Pre. con. of conspiracy, fraud and minor offences on D. Was entrusted with a quantity of children's clothing on approval, failed to pay for or return them and absconded. Inf. to C. R. O. 138.— M Division.— For attempting to obtain £ 15 by false pretences.- Harry Arthur Curtis, b. 1897, 5ft. lOin., medium build, h. dk, e. blue, clean shaven, walks smartly ; dress, blue serge suit, bowler hat. Represented to Secretary of Rotherhithe Branch of British Legion that he was entering into partnership as a cargo superintendent and required the money to complete GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 140.— Bristol ( City).— For stealing parcel of clothing, 4th inst.— Frederick John Lovell, alias Frederick Lovell, C. R. O. No. 3253- 18, b. 1898, 5ft. 6in., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, scars on forehead. A labourer ; native of Bristol where he has cons, for larceny and minor offences. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Bristol. LANCASHIRE. 141.— Manchester ( City).— For stealing ( lodgings), 13th inst., gent's single stone diamond ring and £ 11.— James Stewart, C. R. O. No. 2459- 02, b. 1883, 5t. 5£ in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, small dk. moustache, scar bridge of nose, 1. eyebrow, 1. of head and back of neck, mole 1. cheek. A shoemaker; native of Bury. Pre. con. of sheepstealing, fowlstealing, larceny, attempted horsestealing, horsestealing, ware- housebreaking at NEW MILLS, BURY, GARSTANG, BARNACRE WITH BONDS, HEYWOOD ( James Stewart), STRANGEWAYS and MANCHESTER ( Jack Smith). Warrant issued." Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. Piinied and Published for His Majesty's S a t i o n e r y Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District, New Scotlind Yard. London, S. W, 1. Friday, August 17, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. is INFORMATION RECEIVED APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 142.— E Division.— For ^ stealing 5 cheques, Nos. FS244, 8249, 8250, 8251, 8256, and forgery.- Harry McGonnell, aliases Harry Ford and Frank Henderson, C. R. O. No. 206- 17, Case No. 142, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1878, 5ft. lOJin., c. fresh, h. grey ( thin on top), e. blue, scar nape of neck ; dress, It. grey tweed sports suit, green felt hat, soft white collar, boots. Native of Isle of Wight. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and attempted fraud at WINCHESTER ( Harry McGonnell), EXETER, PLYMOUTH ( Harry McDonald), TORQUAY ( Charles McDonald) and on ii, E and K. Whilst staying at a boarding house stole the above cheques from a fellow lodger's cheque book and forged owner's signature to cheques Nos. 8249, S250 and 8251, and obtained money in the name of Frank Henderson. Inf. to C. R. O. 143.— E Division.— For failing to report, 27th ult., and stealing ( bailee), 31st ult., Corona typewriter.— Harry de Vene, aliases Henry Gordon, Harry Lyons, Harry Gordon and Herbert Gordon, C. R. O. No. 821- 10, b. 1890, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. An artist; native of Paris. Pre. con. of wounding with intent, shopbreaking, attempted burglary, attempted shopbreaking, oyolestealing and minor offences in CITY OF LONDON ( Harry Clay) and on C, I), E, H, K and T. Was organizing Secretary of International Service Bureau, 27, Chancery- lane ( L.), and was assisted by John Meech, C. R. O. No. 1745- 08, who is shown on the Company's bill heads as general secretary. About 3 months ago loser was introduced to De Vene, who persuaded him to allow De Vene the use of his office. Loser con- sented, and following day Meech was introduced as a person with vast organizing experience. Advertisements were inserted in Daily Telegraph for secretaries for provincial branches. Three were eventually appointed, each of whom paid £ 50 deposit to Leach, who handed the amount (£ 150) to De Vene, who absconded following day, taking the typewriter with him, and accompanied by' Meech. De Vene also opened account at Barclay's Bank, Holborn, and obtained cheque book of 25 cheques. Three of these have been passed by De Vene— one for £ 39 10s., drawn in name of P. Ramsey, passed through Munster & Leinster Bank, Dublin, and two others for £ 12 17s. and £ 2, in name of Ramsey, passed through Hibernian Bank, Dublin. Inf. to C. R. O. GOING TO PRESS— 9.30 am 144.— J Division. For embezzling £ 2 5s.— Frederick George, b. 1893, 5ft. 4in., thick set, h. black, e. brown, clean shaven ; dress, sports coat, khaki breeches, check cap or bowler hat, collar and tie, leather leggings. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. CHESHIRE. 145. Wallasey ( Boro.).— For shopbreaking and stealing £ 34 9s. 5Jd., 10th inst.- Three Men : 1st, b. 1888 to 1893, 5ft. 7 or 8in., slim build, c. sallow, clean shaven, thin face; dress, dk. suit, dk. tweed cap.— 2nd, b. 1893 to 1903, 5ft. 5in„ slim build, clean shaven ; dress, dk. tweed suit.— 3rd, b. 1893 to 1898, thick set, moustache, wore cap. These men were seen tampering with lock of grocer's shop during lunch time. When assistant returned he found the door had been forced with blunt instrument and above amount taken from tills. Inf. to the C. C., Wallasey. DURHAM. 146.-— Gateshead ( Boro.).— For stealing ( bailee) £ 20, 18th ult.— Herbert James Hogg, b. 1886, 5ft. 4Jin., fairly stout build, c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, It. grey striped suit, red and blue tie, collar, dk. brown velour hat, brown socks, brown shoes, smart appearance. A grocer ; native of Gateshead. Was a sergeant in R. E. ( T. F.) and acted as Secretary and Treasurer of N. C. O.' s. mess. Was given a cheque for above amount with which to pay accounts. These, however, are still unpaid and Hogg missing since 25th ult. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Gateshead. HERTFORDSHIRE. 147.— Watford ( Co.).— For obtaining 25s. by false pretences, 1st inst.— R. H. Snook, b. 1895 to 1897, about 5ft. 7in., c., h. and e. dk. ; dress, dk. mixture suit and cap, soft collar, tie, brown boots, carried overcoat. Native of Dorsetshire. Called at tobacconist's shop, made small purchase anil asked assistant if he knew any Dorsetshire- people. Was given loser's address, on whom he called and stated lie was in partnership with his father in wood trade. Falsely said his wallet 2 POLICE GAZETTE SUPPLEMENFTr Bi. d ay, August 17,1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. and money had been stolen and asked for loan of 30s. to return to Dorchester. Promised to return same, but failed to do so. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Moles, Watford. 148.— Watford ( Co.).— For stealing suit ( recovered), 14th inst.— Adrian Ernest Gale, b. 1902, about 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue ; dress, dk. coat, It. trousers, blue striped shirt, soft collar, brown tie, boots. Native of Watford. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Moles, Watford. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 149— Newport ( Boro.),— For obtaining £ 1, by false pretences, 13th inst.- A Man, who gave name of F. Stopford, b. 1883 to 1888, Oft. medium build, o. very bronzed, clean shaven; dress, dk. grey suit, bowler hat, boots, carried walking stick. Told loser he was booking advertisements for the screen at theatre ( false), and received above amount. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Newport. SOMERSETSHIRE. 150.— Taunton ( Co.).— For stealing 2 bicycles ( recovered), 8th and 10th inst.— James Penfold, alias James Adams and James Frankam, b. 1888 to 1893, 5ft. 3 or 4in., slim build, e. fresh, h. It., brown toothbrush moustache, scars bridge of nose, 1. eye slightly discoloured; dress, It. suit, greenish trilby hat with black band, collar, tie, boots, wore discharge badge and silver watch chain, may be wearing medal ribbons. Calls on cycle agents, hires bicycle and fails to return same. Attends show grounds, low class public houses, etc., with crown and anchor board, and stays at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Chapman, Taunton. and stealing £ 3 2s., 13th inst.— A Man, b. 1878 to 1883, 5ft. 8in., stout build, c. red ( sunburnt), large nose, clean shaven, good address ; dress, dk. suit, believed dk. grey trilby hat, boots, respectable appearance. Called at house, which he found temporarily unoccupied, and effected entry as above. Inf. to the C. C., Hove. WORCESTERSHIRE . 152.- Evesham ( Co.).— For obtaining by false pretences, 13th inst., dk. brown horse, age about 30 yrs., 14 hands, short docked, hog mane, broken knees, rather large hoofs, several bald places on bedy ; ordinary driving bridle with straight bar bit, leather collar with dk. leather lining, nickel plated hames ( one ring broken off and fastened at bottom with chain) and small cart pad ( brass studded across top).— Joe Irons ( probably false), b. 1883 to 1888, 5ft. 4 or 5in., stiff build, c. fresh, h. dk., wore gold coloured rings, gold watch chain, spade ace guinea attached; dress, blue suit, black trilby hat, brown boots. Stated he had purchased an orchard of plums, and wanted the pony, etc., to take them to market. Agreed to purchase it for £ 9 and pay on I4th inst., but has not since been seen. Accompanied by a woman ( not wanted), b. about 1898, slim build, c. sallow, h. auburn; dress, blue costume, black high- legged boots, smart appearance. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Pegg, Evesham. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING).. 153.— Middlesbrough ( Boro.).— For obtaining 5s. by false pretences, 4th inst.— William John Raine, alias W. Hall, C. R. O. No. 1789- 22, Case No. 29 current issue, for description, etc. ; dress, grey suit and velour hat. Told loser he was advertising agent for the Catholic Year Book, that he was soliciting orders for advertisements in same, and received above amount in prepayment for an advertisement. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Middlesbrough. SUSSEX ( EAST). 151.— Hove ( Boro.).— For housebreaking ( breaking glass in kitchen window and unfastening catch)