THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1928. No. 117, VOL. X. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to Th » 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 cases the Officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD, The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— T Division.— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences.— William John Sanford, alias Baker, C. R. O. No. 8375- 22, b. 1889, 5ft. lOJin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, gap between 2 upper front teeth ; dress, blue pin stripe suit, navy blue overcoat, It. grey cap, It. socks, patent shoes, carried suit- case. A workhouse labour master ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of fraud at WELLINGBOROUGH. Represented he was a C. I. D. officer from Birmingham, and left without paying. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 2.— V Division.— For stealing ( bailee) gent's overcoat,' black diagonal cloth, velvet collar.— Herbert George Burford, C. R. O. No. 119- 08, Case No. 268, Supplement A ( Vol. X.), b. 1876, 5ft. 7| in., medium build, c. fair, h. It. brown, e. grey, slight- fair moustache, H. B. 1. forearm ; dress, dk. grey check suit, whito shirt with blue stripe, grey silk tie, grey cap, boots. A painter ; native of London. Pre. con. of forgery, larceny and fraud at ROM- FORD, SPALDING, BOSTON, CHERTSEY ( Herbert George Burford), CANTERBURY ( Robert George Burford), MONMOUTH ( Herbert Burford) and on N; R, S and V. Lodged with loser, obtained permission to wear the coat, and absconded. Inf. to C. R. O. 3.— Y Division.— For obtaining Cubitt motor car, by false pretences ( worthless cheque). — Leonard Frederick, aliases Frederick Lee, A. Clark, Dick Draper, Dick Lee and Dick Wait, C. R. O. No. 7677- 17, b. 1899, 5ft. 6in., slim build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, slight moustache ( inclined ginger), scar nose, walks and speaks quickly ; dress, dk. blue suit, It. grey overcoat wdth black velvet collar, stiff collar, It. felt hat. A shop assistant; native of Hastings. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, fraud and a minor offence at CLACTON, DISS ( Leonard Frederick), GLASGOW ( Albert Smith), ALDERSHOT ( Leonard Frederick Lee) and on Y. Accosted loser in street when in possession of motor car. Finding that loser's car was for sale agreed, to purchase it for £ 150, paying with cheque drawn on Williams Deacon's Bank, Cheapside Branch, No. B 39083. Is travelling the country, visited St. Ives, Spalding, Skegness in each of which places he has passed worthless cheques. Poses as a man of means and resides at hotels. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. ABERDEENSHIRE. 4.— Aberdeen ( City).— For stealing motor car ( recovered) at Ellon, 4- 4- 22 — Alfred William Spark, b. 1894, about 5ft. 8in., slender build, h. It. brown, lo/ ig thin face, sharp features, usually clean shaven ) well dressed, smart appearance. A motor mechanic ; native of Aberdeen. Sold car, which he had on hire from London firm. Accompanied by his wife, Agnes Herd ( not wanted), b. 1897, smart appearance. Native of Aberdeen. Sheriff's warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Aberdeen. ARGYLLSHIRE. 5.— Lochgilphead ( Co.).— For stealing ( bailee) between 1- 1- 1910 and 1- 8- 22, 8 clocks; £ 41 watches ; 5 watch chains ; 4 brooches ; inskstand ; 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, October 5, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. clock pendulum and pointers.-- John Lindsay, b. about 1869, 5ft. 7 or 8in., slight build, c. sallow, h., moustache and e. grey, wooden 1. leg ; dressed usually in dk. blue suit and grey cap. A watch- maker ; native of Glasgow. Was given the property to repair and absconded from Inverary, August, 1922. Sheriff's warrant issued. Inf. to tho C. C., Lochgilphead. walking- stick and sometimes wears monocle. An agent; native of London. Pre. con. of cycle- stealing and fraud at WINDSOR, WIDNES and GLOUCESTER ( Harry Burton Sanders).' Falsely represented to a tradesman that he had control of advertising rights to the local Hippodrome programme, and obtained above amount for advertisement therein. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Bristol. DURHAM. 6. Stockton- on- Tees ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 76, 1- 10- 23. Stamp. Amended and addi- tional inf.— Correct name Charles Henry Cotterill, b. 1904, 5ft. 8 or 9in., slim build, c. fair, clean shaven ; dress, grey sports coat, dk. £ rey flannel trousers, fawn overcoat, fancy socks, shoes. Native of Middlesbrough. Called at cement works near Brough, 27th ult., and tried to borrow a lamp. Whilst being interrogated, he decamped, leaving stolen machine behind. Played trial game for Boston Football Club, 18th ult., but was not signed on. Last heard of at Hull, 29th ult. Inf. to Supt. Hammond, Stockton- on- Tees. ESSEX. 7. Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 1, 10th ult., by false pretences.— Edith Smith, b. 1873 to 1883, 5ft. 6 or 7in., good build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown ; dress, lt. skirt, mole jumper, round lt. straw hat, or brown costume and hat, carrying raincoat. Called on a clergyman, stated she was a cook in the employ of the Reverend Canon Lake, Chelmsford, Essex ( false), that she was on holiday and left her handbag containing her money in a railway carriage, and required the money to pay her expenses until she could get in touch with her employer. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. i • 8.— Bristol ( City).-^ For obtaining £ 1 10s. by false protences, 28th Aug., 1923.— Harry Burton Sanders, aliases H. Stopford and Henry Burton, C. R. O. No. 5128- 16, b. 1879, 6ft,. OMn., good build, c, fresh, h. black ( turning grey), e. brown, clean shaven, gold tooth upper jaw, pock marks believed rt. of neck ; dress, grey check suit, collar, black knitted tie, bowler hat, carried raincoat and KENT. 9.— Margate ( Boro.).— Alfred Alexander Ricketts, C. R. O. No. M/ 7221, Case No. 34, 1- 10- 23, is identical with Alfred Alexander Ricketts, C. R. O. No. 18857- 17, b. 1890, 5ft. 10in„ c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny and a minor offence on X. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Margate. LANCASHIRE. 10.— Manchester ( City).— For fraudulent con- version of 15s., 23rd July.— John T. C. Ashurst, b. 1873 to 1878, 5ft. 6in., proportionate build, h. and moustache brown ( turning grey), squint 1. eye ; dress, grey suit ( shabby), pot or trilby hat, collar, tie, boots. Was employed to collect accounts, and converted above amount to his own use. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. NORFOLK. 11.— Great Yarmouth ( Boro.).— For obtaining food by false pretences between 6th and 13th ult.— Fred Garner, alias Thomas Roberts. C. R. O. No. 2748- 16, Cases Nos. 207, Supplement A ( Vol. VIII.), and 9, 21- 9- 23,. b. 1895, 5ft. 3Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar rt. cheek and 1. jaw, 3 moles rt. cheek and 1. of nose ; dress, grey or fawn flannel suit, fawn trilby hat, soft collar, tie, lt. socks, brown shoes. A baker ; native of Feltham. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and cyclestealing at MIDDLETON ( Fred Garner), BEDFORD ( Fred Lawrence), GUILDFORD ( Frederick Lawrence), MISTLEY, WINCHESTER ( Frederick John Lawrence) and on X. Engaged lodgings representing he had been appointed inspector of local gas company. Remained a week, was supplied with Wednesday, November 28, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. food, loft house 13th ult. stating he would return later but failed to do so. Warrant issued. Inf. to tho C. C., Groat Yarmouth. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 12— Pocklington ( Co.).— Case No. 93, 29- 12- 20, cancelled. Charles William Willard not now wanted. Property recovered. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 13. Scarborough ( Boro.).— For stealing ( ser- vant) £ 18, 3rd inst.- Leonard Hoare, b. 1896, 5ft. 2in., c. pale, h. and e. dk., clean shaven, pointed features, cut scaj upper lip, false teeth, Jewish appearance ; dress, grey rainproof coat, blue jacket and vest, grey trousers, brown trilby hat, butterfly collar, black bow, boots. Native of Birmingham. Was employed in cafe and received from manager cash box containing £ 28. Absconded same day and tho above amount was found to be missing from cash box. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Scarborough. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 14.— Rotherham ( Boro.).— For stealing insur- ance stamps ( recovered).- Mark Heath, b. 1893, 5ft. 8in., stiff build, c. fresh, e. nearly blind rt. ( wears rimless spectacles), clean shaven, round face, well spoken ; dress, navy blue jacket and trousers, grey vest, bowler hat, linen collar, black knitted tie, A timekeeper. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Rotherham. 15. ^ Sheffield ( City).— For being concerned with I. Pollard ( in custody), for stealing between 1- 8- 22 and 21- 5- 23, 4 army medals; and 34s.— Michael Harris, C. R. O. No. 16364- 21, b. 1896, 5ft. 6Jin., c. pale, h. and e. brown, clean shaven, consumptive appearance ; dress ( usually), dirty grey suit, may carry walking- stick. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of pavilionbreaking and larceny at LEICESTER, Canvassed persons for framing memorials and medals of deceased soldiers. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 16.— At Edinburgh ( City), charged as Marion Smith with larceny.— Marion Black, C. R. O. No. 12004- 19, b. 1891, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny at LANCASTER. 17.— Arthur George Rowland Hill, Case No. 127, 3- 10- 23, is identical with Richard Harry Taylor Powell, C. R. O. No. 4550- 16, Case No. 14, Supple- ment A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1882, 6ft. lin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar rt. of chin. An engineer ; native of South Africa. Pre. con, of fraud at SCARBOROUGH. 18,- Awaiting trial at Autumn Assizes, committed from Chester ( City) Pol. Ct., charged as Bertrand Edward Piper with bigamy.— Donald Stuart, C. R. O. No. 4464- 14, b. 1884, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. dk. grey. A butler ; native of Edinburgh. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at MELTON MOWBRA^ ( Edward Wilberforce Piper), EAST DEREHAM ( Bertrand Edward Wilberforce Piper) and HAREWOOD END ( Donald Stuart). 19.— At Atherstone ( Co.), charged with with- holding money collected for Quarrymen's Union. — William Newitt, C. R. O. No. 667- 10, b. 1889, 5ft. 8Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, mole under rt. eye. A baker ; native of Stretton- on- Fosse. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, and burglary at HINCKLEY, MARKET BOSWORTH, ASHBY- DE- LA- ZOUCH, LOUGHBOROUGH, ATHER- STONE and OTLEY. 20.— Remanded at Derby ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 6th inst., charged as Patrick Mahoney with being found on enclosed premises.— George Gardner, alias Albert Jones, C. R. O. No. 2831- 02, Case No. 362, Supplement A ( Vol. VIII.), b. 1881, 5ft. 2Jin., c. fresh, h. grey, e. blue. A stoker ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, receiving, house- breaking, warehousebreaking and minor offences at BEDFORD, LUTON ( George Gardener), RUGBY ( George Gardiner) and on J and W. 21.— Remanded at Withernsea ( E. R.) Pol. Ct. till 8th inst., charged with fraud.— Lewis Thomas Howells, C. R. O. No. 16374- 20, b. 1883, 5ft. 8in., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. grey, blue spots on fore- head, coal scar below rt. eye and 4th rt. finger. A collier; native of Tonyrefail. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny at BRISTOL, PORTH, NEATH ( Lewis Thomas Howells) and AXBRIDGE ( Louis Thomas Howell). 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. \ Friday, October 5, 1923. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 22.— Remanded at Wellingborough ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 5th inst., charged with burglary.— Frederick Gerald Darkin, alias Frederick John Darkin, C. R. O. No. 6786- 20, b. 1900, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, scar under chin and over 1. eyebrow, slightly deaf. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences on A and K. 23.— Remanded at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct. till 5th inst., charged as Thomas Hill with unlawful possession.— James Carey, C. R. O. No. 19717- 19, b. 1880, 5ft. 2fin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel. A barman ; native of Salford. Pro. con. of larceny and a minor offence at BOLTON ( James Carey) and BURY ( Thomas Hill). 24.— Remanded at Axbridge ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 8th inst., charged as George Harris with larceny.— Alexander Coborn, aliases Frank Williams and James Hall, C. R. O. No. 1315- 04, b. 1860, 5ft. 7Jin., c. sallow, h. brown ( turning grey), e. brown. An engine fitter; native of Bristol., Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, embezzlement, forgery and minor offences at SOUTHAMPTON ( Samuel Baker), NEWPORT PAGNELL, SALISBURY, EXETER ( Frank Davis), SWINDON ( George Alexander), BRISTOL, WORTHING ( Samuel Courtney), TROWBRIDGE, NAILSWORTH ( George Harris), BEDFORD ( Samuel Harding), CHELTENHAM ( Alexander Coborn) and on S and T. 25.— At Saddleworth ( Co.), charged as William Barlow with burglary.— John Duffy, aliases Joseph Hargreaves, John Barlow, William Jones and John Ford, C. R. O. No. 716- 05, b. 1884, 5ft. 3£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A labourer; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking, housebreaking and minor offences at MANCHESTER, YORK, WAKEFIELD, STRANGEWAYS, SALFORD ( William Har- greaves) and BRADFORD ( John Duffy). 26.— Remanded at Bow Street Pol. Ct. ( L.)— E Division case— till 9th inst., charged as John Charles Cecil Cotes with larceny ( servant). Was employed as a traveller and sent out with a motor car and samples of Alabaster jars, Venetian glass, and mosaic work, beads, etc., to obtain orders, and disposed of the property. Has travelled the Midlands in a motor car, accompanied by a woman who posod as his wife, visited Shifhall, Salop, Rawtenstall, Banbury, Chester, Rhyl, Manchester and Birmingham.— John Charles Cecil Coates, alias Jack C. Cotes, C. R. O. No. 17276- 21, b. 1890, 5ft. 10in., stout build, c. fresh, h. and e. brown, clean shaven, wears iron boot 1. foot, well spoken ; dress, blue serge suit, navy blue mackintosh, striped shirt, black knitted tie, grey trilby hat. A traveller. Pre. con. of fraud at BIRKENHEAD. 27.— Remanded at Brixham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged as Violet Maud Kelly with larceny. — Violet Jewell, C. R. O. No. 18751- 17, b. 1899, 4ft. 10in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel. A servant; native of Devonport. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at MANCHESTER, STRANGE- WAYS ( Violet Jewell), PLYMOUTH and ALTRINCHAM ( Violet Maud Jewell). 28.— Remanded at Leek ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged with cyclestealing.— William Lancaster, C. R. O. No. 13636- 19, b. 1903, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, scar under chin and 1. of nose. A labourer ; native of Barnolds- wick. Pre. con. of larcenv at SKIPTON and BURNLEY. 29.— Remanded at Sandwich ( Co.) P. Sess. till 8th inst., charged with obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences. Engaged lodgings at 3 different houses, represented iri one case that he was starting work on a bridge which is in course of erection, and in the other cases that he was a bank clerk on leave from Australia, and that his luggage would arrive later.— John William Rudd, alias Edward Frederick Wallace, C. R. O. No. 7414- 21, b. 1897, 5ft. 10in., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, crossed flags, clasped hands through heart with Rosey rt., ship with crossed flags, Faith, Hope and Charity 1. forearm ; dress, It. grey sports jacket, grey flannel trousers, no cap, white shirt with thick blue stripes, soft collar, mauve tie, boots, very respectable appearance. A crane driver; native of Briston. Pre. con. of fraud at SCUNTHORPE and WARRINGTON. 30.— At Dewsbury ( Boro.). charged with ware- housebreaking and shopbreaking.— Bertrand Pearson, C. R. O. No. 19640- 19, b. 1900, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scars upper lip, point of chin and back of rt. hand. A shoemaker ; native of Batley. Pre. con. of larceny and cycle- stealing at WHITCHURCH, and DEWSBURY. 31.— Remanded at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct. till 5th inst., charged as James McGrath with unlawful possession of ring.— Patrick Murphy, C. R. O. No. 16095- 17, b. 1888, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of a minor offence at PORT TALBOT. Wednesday, November 28, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. \ 32.— At St. Albans ( City), charged with fraud. — Arnold Cavendish Poyner, C. R. O. No. 10569- 20, b. 1890, 5ft. 7in„ c. fresh, h. black, e. brown. A clerk ; native of Cannock. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at BIRMINGHAM. 33.— Remanded at Ryde ( Boro.) P. Sess. till 8th inst., charged with cyclestealing.— Robert William Lister, C. R. O. No. 11199- 14, b. 1895, 5ft. 3| in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, small scar on forehead, mole on face and 1. cheek. A labourer ; native of Billingham. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and cyclestealing at NEWCASTLE and MOOT- HALL. 34.— Remanded at Wakefield ( City) Pol. Ct. till 8th inst., charged with larceny.— Edward Ingham, C. R. O. No. 18820- 16, b. 1900, 5ft, 6£ in., thin build, c. pale, h. and e. brown ; dress, blue serge suit, It. cap, no collar, black tie, boots. Native of Burnley. Pre. con. of larceny at HALIFAX and BURNLEY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 35.— C Division.— Remanded at Marlborough Street Pol. Ct. ( L.), till 9th inst., charged with larceny ( trick). Wrote to firms in the name of her late mistress, asking for goods to be sent to hotels ; also wrote to hotels requesting that the parcels be re addressed to London.— Maud Mary Annie Stott ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1894, 5ft. 5in., thin build, h. auburn, e. brown, blotchy chin, very 0 well spoken ; dress, grey woollen coat and skirt, brown straw hat, brown suede shoes. Inf. to C. R. O. APPREHENSIONS. 36.- Carmarthen, Llandilo ( Co.).— Benjamin Richards, C. R. O. No. 2281- 15, Case No. 5, 21- 9- 23, at Neath. 37.— Essex, Saffron Walden ( Co.).— A. G. Rowland Hill, Case No. 69, 22- 1- 23, ane identical with Richard Harry Taylor Powell, C. R. O. No. 4550- 16. See also Case No. 17 current issue. No. 1, 14- 7- 22 and sentenced at Nottingham ( Co.) P. Sess., 19- 9- 23, to 1 mo. impt., for indecency. 39.— Kent, Dover ( Boro.).— George Henry Allen, Case No. 126, 26- 9- 23, and identical with William Henry Jeffrey, C. R. O. No. S/ 139324. See also Case No. 80 current issue. 40.— Kent, Maidstone ( Boro.).— Man, Case No. 8, 28- 9- 23, and identical with William Henry Jeffrey, C. R. O. No. S/ 139324. See also Case No. 80 current issue. 41.— Lancashire, Blackpool ( Boro.).— Elizabeth Campbell, Case No. 97, 28- 9- 23. 42.— Lancashire, Bolton ( Co.).— Man, Case No. 139, 19- 7- 22, and — Williams, Case No. 113, 24- 1- 23, and identical with George Day, C. R. O. No. S/ 41415, at St. Helens, charged with larceny. 43.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— John William Gattenby, Case No. 9,19- 9- 23, and identical with John William Gattenby, C. R. O. No. 23619- 21. See also Case No. 48, 26- 9- 23. 44.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— George Whelan, Case No. 10, 26- 9- 23, at Liverpool. 45.— Lancashire, Old Trafford ( Co.).— M. H. Howard, Case No. 13, 10- 11- 20, and identical with George Day, C. R. O. No. S/ 41415, at St. Helens, charged with larceny. 46.— Lancashire, Preston ( Boro.).— Henry Parker, Case No. 14, 31- 8- 23, and sentenced 21- 9- 23 to 3 mos. impt. Now C. R. O. No. 15996- 23. 47— Northamptonshire, Wellingborough ( Co). — Man, Cas& irNo. 94, 27- 8- 23, and identical with Leonard Buckley, C. R. O. No. S/ 173866. See also Case No. 55, 3- 10- 23. 48.— Nottinghamshire. Nottingham ( Co.).— George Bellamy, Case No. 13, 19- 9- 23. 49.— Warwickshire, Warwick ( Co.).— Albert Leonard Perks, Case No. 12, 20- 9- 22. « 38.— Glamorganshire, Swansea ( Boro.).— Thomas Melmoth, C. R. O. No. 13390- 14, Case 50— Worcestershire, Halesowen ( Co.).— Leslie George Owen, C. R. O. No. 8590- 22, Cases Nos. 4, 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, October 5, 1923. APPREHENSIONS- continued. PROPERTY STOLEN. 20- 7- 23,18 ( Burton- on- Trent), 31- 8- 23, 12 ( Wigan), 7- 9- 23, and 99 ( Warrington), 7- 9- 23, and sentenced at Gateshead ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 26- 9- 23, to 3 mos. impt. for fraud. x PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. LANCASHIRE. 51.— Liverpool ( City).— For stealing ( servant), lady's old gold colour sports suit, knitted silk and cotton ; lady's moira silk and dk. blue gabardine costume, trimmed with moira silk braid, long tight sleeves, lined with white satin, French model; lady's brown silk dress, floating loose panels, lined with orange silk, short shoulders sleeves ; 5 lady's white cambric nightdresses, lace on neck, bust and sleeves ; lady's grey watered silk handbag, lined blue satin embroidered with roses, round, ivoral carrier ; pair lady's boots, size 5h glace kid uppers, patent golosh, Louis heel, with Laird stamped inside upper; 3 pairs lady's white cambric knickers ; 2 suits of lady's combinations, mixture of cotton and wool ; 3 pairs silk stockings, fawn, black and brown ; lady's pale blue crepe de chine camisole ; pair maternity corsets ; pair gauntlet gloves, white kid, black and white fringe ; pair cream coloured chamois leather do. ; pair heavy black silk bloomers ; 6 lady's white linen hand- kerchiefs ; lady's blue velvet hat, trimmed with gold braid ; pair lady's shoes, size 5£, plain glace kid ; small chamois leather cash bag ; and £ 14.— Agnes Higgins, aliases Jackson, Gray and Nash, METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 52.— S Division.— 1st inst., from luggage of train in transit between Birmingham and London.— 2 jeweller's brown leather sample cases, 16in. x lOin. x 9in., open at top with 2 folding lids, 2 side clips and centre lock, S. B. in black letters on lids, containing 25doz. gold necklets, 9, 15 and 18ct., 17in. long, some set 8 pearls, others imitation pearls., plain and fancy design ; 500 gold watch- bracelets ( minus watches), 9ct. expanding and slide ; 90 Milanese bracelets, with buckle and slide ; lOdoz. silver necklets, 17in. long, curb, trace and beat pattern ; 24 pairs platinoid earrings, with tassels ; 4doz. electro plated mesh bags, 7in. frames, silk lining, knob fastening,' fringe at bottom; 3 coloured leather cases, each containing fancy cigarette ash tray and holder ; 2 plain card- cases, containing about 3doz. religious articles, consisting of elctro plated rosaries, set with coloured beads, and small plated purses, similar to powder puff boxes, with the heads of Saints embossed on lids ; ldoz. Milanese gold fob chains ; quantity of cata- logues and stock books bearing the name of S. B. Schlesinger & Co. Inf. to C. R. O. DURHAM. 53.— West Hartlepool ( Co.).— 28th or 29th ult., from lorry left unattended, at Elswick.— Bosch magneto, type Z. U. 4, No. 2842660. Inf. to Supt. Thomas, West Hartlepool. C. R. O. No. 5848- 20, Case No. 1, 27- 7- 23, b. 1890, 5ft. 4in., medium build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, large nose and mouth, long face, no upper teeth, deaf, scar over 1. eye ; may be wearing stolen property. A servant; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny at LIVERPOOL and LYTHAM. Absconded 29th ult. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. ESSEX. 54.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— Between 11th and 27th ult.— Lady's 18ct. ring, set 3 diamonds and 3 sapphires, 2 sapphires missing. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. 55. — Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 29th ult.— Lady's 9ct. wrist watch, in black moire band, J- plate, open face, plain black English figures, initials S. M. thereon. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. 56- Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 30th ult., by housebreaking ( forcing kitchen window with Wednesday, November 28, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. instrument).— Lady's gold watch, Waltham lever, keyless, doublo case, ordinary dial ; lady's rolled gold watch, keyless, double case, chased front and back, pink dial, ordinary figures; lady's silver and red enamel watch, keyless, red enamel round edge of dial; gent's metal half- hunter watch, keyless, double case ; lady's silver bar chain ; lady's curb pattern silver do. ; and 8s. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. 57. Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 30th ult., by housebreaking ( forcing window at back with instrument).— Gent's 18ct. signet ring, engraving in shape of dog as seal; 15ct. do., green heart shape stone ; gent's rolled gold hunter watch, Waltham lever, keyless, plain case, mainspring broken ; gent's white metal do., keyless, Tngersoll on dial; gent's gold tiepin, set diamond in claw setting, stem broken ; 2 small 9ct. dress studs ; gent's single curb chain, mixture of 9ct. and 18ct. links ; pair small earrings, with amber drops ; silver paste brooch, butterfly pattern, turquoise colour stones ; silver bar do., 1 Jin. long, white paste stones ; 2 or 3 articles of manicure set with tortoiseshell handles ; Victory medal, with No. 271583 and Pte. J. E. Brown, Herts R. thereon. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. HAMPSHIRE. 58.— Ringwood ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 74, 26- 9- 23. Additional property: 2 plated forks ; 11 plated spoons ; silver spoon ; pair plated sugar tongs ; pair silver do. ; short gold neckchain, with round pendant attached ; amber bracelet.; masonic jewel, little larger than half crown, inscribed Presented to Bro. William A. Wimbledon, Grand Lodge Mark Master Masons, on silver gilt, obverse, blue enamel with symbolic sign. Inf. to Supt. Pragnell, Ringwood. « > HERTFORDSHIRE . 0 59.— Hitchin ( Co.).— 26th ult., from farm, at Aston.— Double barrel sporting hammer gun, .12 bore, top lever, pheasants engraved on grip, slight opening between stock and body ( a misfit), Smith, Pall Mall or Strand, on barrel. 27th ult., from bedroom at Chalkdell Farm.— White metal army watch. Inf. to Supt. Warren, Hitchin. LANCASHIRE. 60— Fleetwood ( Co.).— Between 3- 8- 23 and 28th ult., by housebreaking ( bath room window insecure), at Lytham.— Lady's 18ct. 3- stone diamond ring ; lady's opal do., large opal, diamond each side ; child's gilt do. ; child's silver do. ; lady's 18ct. bracelet, small padlock, key and safety chain attached ; lady's 18ct. long link pattern do., set about 50 opals ; 9ct. brooch, oval, flower in centre, minus pin ; small drop opal pendant, fine gold chain attached ; round gold do., 3 amethysts in centre, about size of halfpenny, loose gold chain ; small oxydised do., set imitation turquoise ; 4 18ct. plain cuff links ; lady's silver keyless watch, about size of 2s. piece, white dial, ordinary black numerals, figure 12 red, out of order, brown leather wristlet strap attached; small black anchor, Le Havre in gold coloured letters ( letter a supposed missing). Inf. to Supt. Crapper, Fleetwood. 61.— Sketton ( Co.).— Between 20th and 28th June.— 18ct. English lever watch, open face, plain white dial without glass, Roman numerals, heavily chased, hand engraved on back, small shield in centre, engraved diamond shape round edges, 2 pawnshop marks inside inner case. Inf. to Supt. Jackson, Skerton. SOMERSETSHIRE. 62.— Yeovil ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 84, 3- 10- 23. Additional property.— foolscap size envelope, containing set ( 6 to 8) photographic postcards of different types of De Haviland aeroplanes, D. H. and type numbers believed on the front of cards ; foolscap size envelope con- taining set ( 6 to 8) photographic postcards of Westland aeroplanes, Westland, Wagtail, Weasel, Limousine and Seaplane different types of West- land Aircraft written on in block letters ; foolscap size envelope, containing snapshot photographs, 4Jin. by 3| in., also postcard photos of amateur theatrical companies, some The Dogs of Devon and Aladdin Company ; envelope, with balance sheet for 1922 of Mr. Hancock's business at Sparkford. Inf. to Supt. Williams, Yeovil. 1] THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, October 8,1923. 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. 63.— M Division.— 2nd inst., " Talbot," 1917 model. BY- 2565. Engine and chassis Nos. 61797. Colour saxe blue. Aluminium bonnet. Mica windscreen on rear seats. Twin tyres on rear wheels. Speedometer. Excise Licence, issued 3- 2- 23. attached. Loser holds Registration Book. LANCASHIRE. 64 — Manchester ( City).— lst inst., " Austin," 1920 model. N- 225 Chassis No. PT- 1696. 20 H. P. Worm drive. Five seater open touring body. Colour It. green. Upholstery black American cloth. Khaki hood ( patched). Tyres : Dunlop Cord, Dunlop Magnum, and Dennison. Spare wheels with Michelin and Dunlop tyres. Excise licence, 31- 12- 22, attached. Loser holds Regis- tration Book. * > •• 1' . i •* SURREY. 65 — Hersbam ( Co.).— 2nd inst., " Rover," 1922" model. PC- 6692. Two seater body with Cape Cart hood. Worm drive. Colour dark blue body, wheels and mudguards black. Upholstery black leather. Chassis No. 85549. Engine No. L. C. 85549. 8 H. P. Three speeds. R. A. C. badge and Red Imp mascot on bonnet. Avon tyres. Spare wheel with Avon tyre. Lucas lighting set. Two head lamps, 1 rear lamp. Excise Licence, issued January, 1923, expires 31- 12- 23, attached. Registration Book believed to have been stolen with car. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CYCLES. DURHAM. • 66. Stockton- on- Tees ( Co.).—" Sirrah," Case No. 51, 1- 10- 23. PROPERTY FOUND. KENT. 67.— Maidstone ( Boro.).— 29th ult.— Gent's racing bicycle, enamelled purple, 22in. dropped frame, Fly transfer on head and back tube, brake to front wheel stamped The Hardness Rodele Depose, Challis bell, red rubber grips, rat- trap pedals, fixed gear, 26in. wheels fitted with 26in. by ljin. Reflex Clipper Speed tyres, plated rims, Empire saddle, no mudguards; gent's racing bicycle, No. 1167, enamelled black, lined red, 22in. dropped frame, Royal England transfer on head and back tube, half- dropped handle- bars, pull- up Crabbe brake to front wheel, Challis bell, black rubber grips, rat- trap pedals, right pedal hanging on lamp bracket, right crank bent, free wheel, mudguard to back wheel only, Siteeze saddle, 26in. wheels, Dunlop tyres. Inf. to the C. C., Maidstone. MISCELLANEOUS. LANCASHIRE. • 68.— Preston ( Boro.).— Stopped, offered in pledge, 28th ult.— Lady's" 18ct. 3- stone diamond ring, large stone in centre, gipsy setting ; lady's 18ct. single stone diamond do., gipsy setting.— By A Man, b. 1878 to 1880, 5ft. 9 or lOin., c. fresh, h. sandy ; dress, dk. coat and vest, cap and muffler. Inf. to the C. C., Preston. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 69.— Leven ( Co.).— The whereabouts of the below- described person is sought for the purpose of serving a summons under the Married Women Act,— Walter Watling, b. 1897, 5ft. 8Jin., thin build, c. fair, e. grt? y ; dress, grey suit, soft collar, tie, grey trilby hat. A pedlar ; native of South Shields. In possession of pedlar's certificate granted at Hull, and travels country selling stationery, combs, thread, etc. Is an army reservist of 5th Yorks. Regiment. Inf. to Supt. Cooper, Leven. RE- CONVICTIONS. 70.— Edward Farrell, C. R. O. No. S/ 147078, was, at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct., 26- 9- 23, discharged. See Case No. 9, 24- 9- 23. Wednesday, November 28, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 RE- CONVICTIONS- - continued. 71— John Carter, C. R. O. No. 1408- 09, was sentenced as William Staveley at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct., 25- 9- 23, to 2 mos. impt. for loitering. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, burglary, housebreaking, larceny and minor offences at BIRKENHEAD ( William Griffiths Staveley), CHESTER ( William Staveley), MANCHESTER ( William Stones) and LIVERPOOL ( John Carter). 72.— Jeremiah Collins, C. R. O. No. 6& 02- 14, was sentenced at Guildford ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 1- 10- 23, to 14 days impt. for larceny. See Case No. 17, 3- 10- 23. 73- Charles Scott, C. R. O. No. 653- 07, was sentenced at Middlesex Sess., 29- 9- 23, to 12 mos. impt. for housebreaking and larceny. A case of larceny servant at Plymouth was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 57, 19- 9- 23. 74— Joseph Wymark, C. R. O. No. 313- 16, was sentenced at Lambeth Pol. Ct. ( L.), 27- 9- 23, to 6, 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.), for fraud— worthless cheque ( 3 cases). Cases of fraud at Guildford, Gosport and Brighton were taken into considera- tion when sentence was passed. See Case No. 27, 22- 8- 23. 75.— George Rayner, C. R. O. No. 10491- 20, was sentenced at Chertsey P. Sess., 26- 9- 23, to 6 mos. impt. for fraud and attempted fraud. See Case No. 12, 24- 9- 23. 76.— Cyril Elderson, C. R. O. No. 5408- 15, was sentenced at Birmingham Sess., 24- 9,23, to 8 mos. impt. See Case No. 39, 22- 8- 23. 77.- Francis George Cope, C. R. O. No. 4898- 17, was, at Ilkeston ( Co.) Pol. Ct., discharged. Handed over to Birmingham ( City) Police and was sentenced at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct., 27- 9- 23, to 6 mos. impt. for cyclestealing and larceny. See Case No. 21, 17- 9- 23. 78.— John Burns, C. R. O. No. 1531- 08, was sen- tenced at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct., 27- 9- 23, to 1 day impt. See Case No. 63, 24- 9- 23. 79.- Harry Simpson, C. R. O. No. 6638- 21, was sentenced at Epsom P. Sess., 1- 10- 23, to 2 and 2 mos. impt. ( cons.) for larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. 18, 1- 10- 23. 80.— William Henry Jeffery, C. R. O. No. S/ 139324, was sentenced at Maidstone ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 2- 10- 23, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 39, 3- 10- 23. 81.— Alfred Humphreys, C. R. O. No. 20922- 22, was, at Ryde ( I. of W.) P. Sess., 2- 10- 23, bound over for 6 mos. See Case No. 22, 1- 10- 23. 82.— Robert Edward Owen, C. R. O. No. 18684- 17, was sentenced at Grimstone ( Co.) P. Sess., 1- 10- 23, to 14 days impt. See Case No. 22, 24- 9- 23. 83.— Madelein Lloyd, C. R. O. No. 554- 07, was sentenced at Bournemouth ( Co.) P. Sess., 25- 9- 23, to 6, 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.) for larceny ( 3 cases). See Case No. 20, 17- 9- 23. 84.— George Reynolds, C. R. O. No. 2058- 04, was sentenced at C. L. S., 26- 9- 23, to 3 yrs. pen. and 5 yrs. p. d. for flatbreaking, larceny and being a h. c. See Case No. 37, 12- 9- 23. 85.— George Macdonald, C. R. O. No. 394- 05, was sentenced at Birmingham Sess., 24- 9- 23, to 9 mos. impt. See Case No. 10, 17- 9- 23. 86.— Daniel McGrath, C. R. O. No. 1236- 12, was sentenced as Daniel McGarth at Newcastle upon- Tyne Pol. Ct., 27- 9- 23, to 6 and 6 mos. ( cons.) and 6 mos. impt. ( conc.) for shopbreaking ( 2 cases) and loitering Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking and minor offences at NEWCASTLE, GILLING, WOOLER and on C, H, M and V. 87.— Benjamin Gregory, C. R. O. No. 257- 22, was sentenced at Denbigh ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 25- 9- 23, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 48. 19- 9- 23. 88.— Edith Robinson, C. R. O. No. 1664- 12, was sentenced at Glasgow Sheriff Ct., 19- 9- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 16, 14- 9- 23. 89.— William Lynch, C. R. O. No. 211- 08, was sentenced at Llanelly ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 24- 9- 23, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 16, 21- 9- 23. 90.- George Brown, C. R. O. No. 12- 00, was sentenced at Oxford ( City) P. Sess., 28- 9- 23, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 18, 24- 9- 23. 91.— Frank Green, C. R. O. No. 639- 05, was sentenced at Birmingham Sess., 24- 9- 23, to 5 yrs. pen. See Case No. 33, 7- 9- 23. 92.— John Allison, C. R. O. No. 470- 14, was sentenced at Bangor ( Co.) P. Sess., 2- 10- 23, to 3 mos. impt. § £ e Case No. 25, 1- 10- 23. 93.— William James Mason, C. R. O. No. 1560- 08, was sentenced at Sudbury ( Boro.) Q. Sess., 2- 10- 23, to 12 mos. impt. See Case No. 60, 17- 8- 23. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, October 5, 1923. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. HAMPSHIRE. 94.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— Adverting to Case No. 5, 28- 9- 23.— A Man. Additional inf.-^ name John Joseph Stead.— Also wanted for being concerned with above, A Man, b. t893 to 1898, 5ft. 6 or 7in., olean shaven; dress, dk. suit, old grey cap, no oollar or tie. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. LANCASHIRE. 95.— Warrington ( Boro.).— Louis Dudley, Case No. 129, 26- 9- 23, is identical with Lawrence Dudley, O. R. O. No. 9903- 17, b. 1870, 5ft 4| in., o. sallow, h. brown ( turning grey), e. blue. A labourer ; native of Kingswinford. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at COVENTRY( Lawrence Dudley) and BIRMINGHAM ( George Douglas). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Warrington. WARWICKSHIRE. 96.— Birmingham ( City).— For stealing £ 100 note, No. H. A. 27- 191, 32- Y 39100 ; do., No. H. A. 27- 192, 32- Y 39101 ; do., No. H. A. 27- 193, 32- Y 39102 ; do., No. H. A. 27- 194, 32- Y 39118; £ 50 do., No. H. A. 27- 149, 26- X 08927; do., No. H. A. 27- 154, 26- X 08932 ; £ 5 do., No. 4620, U. 37 76646 ; do., No. 4621, U. 65 68635 ; do., No. U- 65 70201 ; do., No. 4623, U- 83 03592 ; and £ 50 Treasury notes.— James Reginald Goode, aliases Sidney Reginald Edmunds, William Deacon, Richard Henry Edwards and Arthur Wells, C. R. O. No. 451- 13, Case No. 280, Supplement A ( Vol. I.), b. 1891, 5ft. 10Jin., c. dk., h. black, e. brown, toothbrush moustache, scar rt. temple, well spoken, walks erectly ; dress, blue serge suit, soft collar and tie, grey overcoat, It. trilby hat, black shoes, smart appearance. A secretary ; native of Walsall Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud, forgery and larceny at IPSWICH ( Reginald Goode), BATH ( Reginald Wilson), STRATFORD- ON- AVON, BOURNEMOUTH ( James Reginald Goode), SHEFFIELD ( James Roberts) and on E and L. Met loser through her daughter, who was employed at an office where Goode was managing director, to whom he stated he was a single man, and promised marriage. Told complainant that he had the option to purchase the assets of a picture palace for £ 1150, and induced her to take up half the interest. Was given 2 open cheques for £ 287 10s. respectively, drawn on the London City and Midland Bank, Stratford Road, Birmingham, for the half share, cashed the cheques for the above numbered notes with a banker and absconded. Believed to have gone to London. May endeavour to obtain passport and leave the country. Inf. to the C. C., Birmingham. D Printed and Published for His Majesty's Stationery Office, by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police Disuict, New Scotland Yard. London, S. W, 1. Wednesday, November 28, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS 9.30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. DERBYSHIRE. 97.— Chesterfield ( Co.).— For stealing bicycle lamp ( recovered) at Glapwell, 26th ult.- Ernest Green, alias Puddler, b. 1905, 5ft, 8 or 9in., well liuilt, c. and h. It., o. blue, clean shaven, round face ; dress, blue serge suit, It. cap, white muffler, boots. A miner. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt, Stone, Chesterfield. 98.- Woodville ( Co.).—[' For failing to report, lst inst.— Frank Rowley, alias Joseph Griffen, C. R. O. No. 14843- 15, Case No. 113, Supple- ment A ( Vol. VII.), b. 1897, 5ft. 4Jin„ c. sallow, h. black, e. brown, scar oil nose, mole rt, cheek. A carpenter; native of Burton- on- Trent. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny, cyclestealing, fraud and forgery at BURTON- ON- TRENT, LEICESTER, WALSALL, LOWESTOFT, MANS- FIELD, SHEFFIELD and| BLACKPOOL. Particulars will appear next issue, Supple- ment B. Tnf. to Supt. Wood, Woodville. DURHAM. 99- West Hartlepool ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 3 12s. by false pretences. Ernest Swallow, alias E. Thompson, C. R. O. No. 5209- 21, Case No. 79. 25- 6- 23, b. 1883, 5ft. 5 Jin., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, clean shaven ; dress,, brown suit with white pin stripe, bowler hat, soft collar, tie, fawn raincoat, brown shoes. A photographer ; native of Skerton. Pre. con. of fraud at CHORLEY and STOKE- ON- TRENT. Visits high- cla> s residential quarters, shews unfinished photos he has tak< n of premises elsewhere, and offers to take photo of house and grounds. Later produces unfinished proof and then obtains money to buy materials and promises to deliver the photos in 14 days. Gives receipt and signed himself as E. Thompson, but the photos are not delivered. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Thomas, West Hartlepool. 5ft. 9in.. stout build, h. ( bald < 5n top) dk. brown, clean shaven, square face, Roman nose, scar over 1. eye. Deserted his legal wife in July, 1914, and proceeded to New Zealand where he worked as marine fireman, and deserted the bigamous wife at West Hartlepool in June, 1920. Warrant issued. Inf. to Insp. Denny, Romford. 101— Romford ( Co.).— For false pretences, at Upminster, 2lst and 22nd ult.— James Lane, b. about 1883, 5ft. ( i or 7in., stout build, h. ( short) dk. brown, e. blue, thick ( Ik. eyebrows, high fore- head, full face, thick lips, good teeth, North country accent; dress, brown suit, soft collar, knitted tie, dk. cap. brown boots. Represented himself as telephone mechanic on L. M. & S. Railway on transfer from Derby, and that he knew loser's brother. Obtained food and lodgings, and following morning represented to loser's wife that he had been requested by her sister- in- law to obtain some meat, and en pretence that he had not Hufiieient money induced her to lend him £ L Also represented that he was in charge of a motor lorry containing army aeroplanes which he had brought from Derby, secured lodgings and obtained £ 1, stating he was short of petrol. Warrant issued. Tnf. to Insp. Denny, Romford. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 102.— Bristol ( City).— For obtaining £ 2 by false pretences, 17th ult.- William Jones, b. 1893, 5ft. 10in., c. and h. dk., clean shaven, Canadian accent; dress, brown or blue suit, grey trilby hat, collar, tie, brown shoes with buckle fastening, smart appearance. Called on loser to whom he represented himself as seconel mate of s. s. Tritonia lying at Avonmouth ( false), and obtained loan of above amount on a bogus advance note, promising to return the money in 2 days but failed to do so. Also obtained £ 2 from another person by similar means on 16th ult. Warrant issued. Tnf. to the C. C., Bristol. " LANCASHIRE. ESSEX. 103 - - Bury ( Co.).— For stealing from Wellington 100.—' Romford ( Co.).— For bigamy, 9- 10- 17.— Barracks recruiting office, 24th ult., pair black William Baird Stewart, b. 1884 ( looks about 50), army boots, size 8, been repaired with studs, 12 THE POLICE GAZETTE. We dnesday, November 28, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. W. l). and broad arrow stamped inside uppers piece about size qf florin cut out of ankle rt. boot • gent's It. grey check cap, well worn ; gent's black serge overcoat, single breasted, 3 bone buttons down front, 2 outside flap and ticket pockets, well worn : canary coloured silk scarf, about 2yds. long, fringe each end ; gent's dk. brown suit, faint blue stripe, 2 side pockets and hip do., to fit man 5ft. 9in. high, in fair condition.- William Howarth, b. 1901, 5ft. 7in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, clean shaven, well ' spoken and plausible; dress, stolen clothing and boots. Presented himself for enlistment, 20th ult., and was allowed to remain at barracks till 24th ult., when ho was rejected. Left behind his own clothing. Stated bo was a clerk and could speak Spanish and Hindustani. May endeavour to enlist at other recruiting offices. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 104. Southport ( Boro.).— For stealing ( servant), 13th ult., £ 5.— James Murphy, b. 1895, 5ft. 10in., slim build, h. brown, e. It. blue, clean shaven ; dress, brown suit, cap, striped shirt, soft collar, boots. Native of Ireland. Was employed as indoor servant and was sent shopping but did not return. Inf. to the C. C., Southport. 105. - Southport ( Boro.).— For stealing ( servant), 8th ult., £ 1.— Robert Robinson, b. 1899, 5ft. 2in., c. and h. dk., olean shaven ; dress, blue check suit ( faded), grey cap, soft collar, dk. tie, boots. An assistant bakor or restaurant doorman ; native of Manchester. Warrant issued. Tnf. to the C. C., Southport. 106. Southport ( Boro.).— For stealing ( bailee), 10th ult., dk. bay gelding, about 13 hands, blind one eye, lump rt. knee ; brown leather halter and saddle, black breeehings ; flat topped spring cart, dk. brown body, blue wheels, William Cannon painted one side ; plaid horse rug ; and gent's old overcoat- Joseph Gresty, alias Cresty, b. about 1858, 5ft. 7in., thin build, ginger moustache; dress, dk. suit, hard hat, clogs. A rag gatherer or hawker. Hired the property for the day and failed to return it. Inf. to the C. C., Southport. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 107.— Newport ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodgings), 27th ult., 9ot. expanding wristlet watch ; gent's grey suit, Alexandra on tab ; fawn trilby hat.— Fred Evans, b. 1900, 5ft. 4in., slight build, h. fair ( bushy in front), e. blue, thin features, Welsh accent; dress, navy bluo suit, It. cap, black and white striped shirt, soft collar, black knitted tie, or stolen suit. Obtained lodgings, stated he had - driven a wedding party from Llandrindod Wells, and that his motor car was at a local garage ( false). After his departure the above property was missed from another lodger's bedroom. Also disposed of gent's G. W. S. Federation bicycle, No. 10641, 26in. frame with red and gold lines, Sturmey- Archer 3- speed gear, rim brakes, rubber pedals, 28in. wheels, Federation tyres and saddle, nearly new. Warrant issued. Tnf. to the C. C., Newport. STAFFORDSHIRE. 108.- Bilston ( Co.).— For stealing from field at Willenhall, 2 horses— John Twist, C. R. O. No. 19195- 18, b. 1900,5ft. 4Jin., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, cut scar end of nose, centre forehead and 1. eye ; dress, It. suit and cay), boots. A general dealer ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny, horsestealing, warehousebreaking and a minor offence at BIR- MINGHAM and OLD HILL. Disposed of the horses to a horse slaughterer at Birmingham. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Higgs, Bilston. SUFFOLK ( EAST). 109.— Lowestoft ( Co.).— For obtaining food by false pretences, between 22nd and 24th ult.— Fred Garner, C. R. O. No. 2748- 16, Cases Nos. 207, Supplement A ( Vol. VIII.), and 11 current issue, for description, etc. , dress, greenish- grey suit ( bluo silk handkerchief in breast pocket), brownish- grey felt trilby hat with raw edge, soft collar, grey tie, grey ribbed socks, brown shoes ( well polished), sometimes wears spectacles. On 22nd ult., engaged lodgings, stating he was relieving manager at local co- operative stores ( false). Said his luggage was at railway station, and he had arranged for it to be delivered, and that he had a motor oar at local garage. Went out morning of 24th ult., and failed to return. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Newson, Lowestoft.