THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1925. No. 58, VOL. XII. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE OF THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, S. W. I. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed'as directed thereon. In all eases 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.— D Division.— For stealing ( servant), silver tray, 24 x 15in., crest— rampant lion holding knot, jlnd motto— Audaces Fortuna Juvat thereon; doz. silver dessert spoons ; doz. large silver forks ; doz. small silver do., bearing crest of dolphin and rampant lion holding knot; 2 silver jugs, plain ; 3 sauce boats ( 1 heavily chased) ; sugar sifter ; small silver bowl ; silver cigar box, and tray to match, with crest of rampant lion holding knot; silver cigar lighter ; doz. tea spoons, crested with dolphin ; 2 silver toast racks : and 4 silver plated soup plates.— Frank Dennison, b. 1893, 5ft. 10in., medium build, h. ginger, clean shaven, prominent teeth, bushy eyebrows ; dress, black coat and vest, striped trousers, soft collar, black tie, bowler hat, boots. Obtained work as butler and during absence of his employer stole the property and absconded. Inf. to C. R. O. London. Pre. con. of larceny, fraudulent con- version and minor offences at EDINBURGH ( Frank Turner), POOLE, EXETER ( Francis Turner) and on A, C, D and Y. Made loser's ( an artist) acquaintance, said he was in a position to obtain commissions for her, was handed the articles as specimens, promised to return them same day, but failed to do so. Inf. to C. R. O. 3.— G Division.— For embezzling £ 13, 9th inst. — Frederick Ronald Charles Burden, b. 1895, 6ft., medium build, h. fair, e. blue, thin face, lost top 1st rt. finger, heart with dagger through 1. forearm ; dress, grey suit and overcoat, bowler hat, black socks, boots ( patent toes). Military appearance. Believed native of Lancashire and may be found at Bootle. Was employed as a collector salesman, and on 9th inst. collected various sums of money for and on behalf of his employers and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 2.— B Division.— For stealing ( bailee), two ivory miniatures, oval, both heads of girls, and signed Anna Douglas, and the date ; 2 water colours, unframed, of country scenes ( one 14 x 10 and one 6 x Tin.), and signed Anna Douglas.— Francis Turner, aliases William Turner, Francis Vera! Turner, Francis Verl Turner, Francis Vernl Turner, Frank Turner and Paul Chesney, C. R. O. No. 577- 14, Case No. 47, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1890, oft. 7iin., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, nose been broken, scar rt. cheek and chin, well spoken ; dress, blue serge suit, grey Trilby hat. An engineer ; native of DEVONSHIRE. 4.— Exeter ( Co.).— For escaping from St. Thomas Workhouse, 13th inst.— Sidney Beckley, b. 1878, 5ft. lin., thick set, h. dk. ( turning grey), e. weak and blinks, round features ; dress, fawn corduroy suit, grey cap, underclothing marked No. 27, St. Thomas Union. A cattle drover; native of Launcells. Was admitted to above institution from Exeter Prison under Mental Deficiency Act. Inf. to the D. C. C., Exeter. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, May 20, 1925. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. DUMFRIES- SHIRE . 5.— Dumfries ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 10 18s. 8d. by fraud, at Sanquhar, 15th inst.— William Jardine Wylie, b. 1902, 5ft, 6in„ medium build, h. and e. dk., clean shaven, slightty lame, Scottish accent, bird in flight palm 1. hand, bird with letter in bill, web both hands, rear admiral's flag, bust of woman, butterfly, heart, Madge 1., stars and stripes, lighthouse, thistle, Rolling home to Bonnie Scotland rt. arm ; dress, grey check suit and cap, white soft collar, tie, boots with square rubber heels. An ex- navy man. Called at a colliery office, produced letter purporting to have been written by an employee authorising bearer to receive the pay due to the writer and four others. Was given the money, and absconded. May endeavour to go to sea. Sheriff's warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Dumfries. HAMPSHIRE. 6.-— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 4 15s. 4d. by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 25th ult. George Ford, aliases John Rawlings, Charles Russell and C. H. Randall, C. R. O. No. 2743- 9( 5, Cases Nos. 306, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), and 6, 24- 4- 25, b. 1843, 5ft. Ojin., c. fresh, h. white, e. blue, scar nose, 2nd 1. finger deformed. A journalist; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, forgery, bigamy, larceny and a minor offence at SOUTHEND, RAMSGATE ( Frederick Henry Charles Clarke), HASTINGS, LEWES ( Edward Dawson), GREAT YARMOUTH ( Charles Bennett Jackson), FOLKESTONE ( George Ford) and in M. P. D. Obtained wines and spirits on credit, and gave in payment a worthless cheque, drawn on the Midland Bank, Sydenham branch, for an amount in excess of the account, and received the balance in cash. The cheque book was obtained from above bank by false representations, and contained cheques Nos. DB/ 33 over F. 4/ 15121/ 50. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. 7— Southampton ( Boro.).— For uttering a forged seaman's advance note.— H. Voke, b. about 1900, 5ft. 7 or Sin., thin build, c. fair, clean shaven ; dress, blue suit, khaki shirt. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Southampton. KENT. 8.— Ashford ( Co.).— For wife maintenance arrears, £ 26 2s.— Jack Love, alias Clement James Love, C. R. O. No. 3277- 25, b. 1890, 6ft., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey ; dress, grey sports coat and trousers, respectable appearance. Native of Chartham. Pre. con. of larceny at HITCHEN. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Pattenden, Ashford. 9 — Chatham ( Co.).— For stealing ( trick), 12th inst., 3 dressing gowns, various designs ; 5 cream tennis shirts ; 5 pairs flannel trousers ( 2 fawTi, 3 grey) ; 7 pairs gent's socks, various colours ; 7 suits pyjamas, various designs, all marked on tab with name George H. Leavey & Co., Stratford, Woolwich and Gillingham ; suit- case, about 26in., dk. brown leather cover, brass fittings.— A Man, b. 1903 to 1905, 5ft. 8 or 9in., c. pale, h. fair, well spoken ; dress, It. grey suit and cap, fancy woollen pullover ; smart appearance. Telephoned loser, and asked for above articles to be sent to a certain address, intercepted the messenger and took the parcel from him. It was later found that he did not reside at the address given. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt, Paramour, Chatham. 10.— West Mailing ( Co.).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to Common Fund of Union.— Richard Ernest David, b. 1887, 5ft. llin., proportionate build, c. fresh, li. brown, e. blue, heart and clasped hands 1., star rt. arm ; dress, dk. suit, boots. A blacksmith ; native of Snod- land. May be found in colliery districts. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wratten, West Malling. LINCOLNSHIRE. 11.— Boston ( Co.).— T. Leonard, Case No. 10, 15- 5- 25 is identical with Patrick Leonard, C. R. O. No. 438- 09, Case No. 236, Supplement A ( Vol. II.), b. 1851, 5ft, liin., c. fresh, h. and e. grey, scar forehead, pigeon chest. A canvasser ; native of Portarlington. Pre. con. of fraud and a minor offence at ABERDEEN. BARNSLEY, ST. HELENS, MANCHESTER, SLEAFORD ( Patrick Leonard), WHITBY ( James Winters), BISHOP AUCKLAND ( William Stewart), KIDDER- MINSTER ( George Wilson), LICHFIELD and BURTON- ON- TRENT ( Fred Harris) Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Hutchinson, Boston. Wednesday, May 20, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— conlin tied. SOMERSETSHIRE. 12.— Glastonbury ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 9, 4- 5- 25.— Frank Morgan. Additional inf.— The bicycle left at a garage has since been ident'fied as one hired by him at Plymouth, and has now been returned to owner. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Munro, Glastonbury. 13.— Taunton ( Co.).—' William Whittock, Case No. 97, 13- 5- 25, is identical with Frederick Albert Simpson, C. R. O. No. 10624- 21, b. 1901, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, tombstone, In memory of my dear Sister, anchor, lifebuoy, clasped hands rt., Death before Dishonour, dagger through heart, flower, Mabel 1. forearm. Native of Cardiff. Pre. con. of cyclestealing and a minor offence at RICHMOND ( N. R.) ( Fred- erick Albert Simpson) and CREWE ( William Albert Charles Whittock). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Chapman, Taunton. SUSSEX ( EAST). 14.— Lewes ( Co.).— Robert Hartigan, Case No. 98. 13- 5- 25, is identical with Harry George Russell, alias Dick Pierpoint, C. R. O. No. 12246- 21, Case No. 6, 4- 5- 25, b. 1899, 5ft. 9in., c. dk., h. black, e. brown, scar back of head. A stableman ; native of New Milton. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and minor offences at SOUTHAMPTON ( Henry George Russell), BATH, WEYMOUTH, LYDNEY, STROUD, SWANSEA, BRISTOL, BEVERLEY ( Harry George Russell) and on K and S. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Waghorn, Lewes. WORCESTERSHIRE . 15.— Evesham ( Co.).— For stealing from lodging house, 16th or 17th inst., brown leather flap puree, containing about 13s.— William Smith, alias Felix, b. about 1880, about 5ft. 4in., c. pale, h. dk. ( bald top), clean shaven, thin features, stutters, lost several teeth, stated silver plate in head. Stole the property from coat pocket of fellow lodger. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Pegg, Evesham. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 16.— Hull ( City).— For obtaining food by false pretences, between 5th and 8th inst. Wilfred Turner, alias W. Mallinson, C. R. O. No. 14603- 18, b. 1892, Oft. 2in., thin build, c. dk., h. black, e. grey, bushy eyebrows, clean shaven ; dress, blue coat and vest, striped trousers, soft collar, tie, check cap, coloured muffler ; wore belcher ring 3rd 1. finger and lady's silver wristlet watch ; in possession of cycle. A cook ; native of Wigan. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, bigamy and larceny at CHORLEY ( Wilfred Turner), BRANKSOME ( George Wilfred Turner) and CAMBRIDGE ( George Taylor). Said he had come from York, was a bricklayer, and had secured work with local builder ( false). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hull. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 17.— Remanded at Salisbury ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 23rd inst., charged as Charles Loveday with fraud. — Charles Noble, alias Charles Henry Noble, C. R. O. No. 459- 16, Case No. 426, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), b. 1845, 5ft. 5| in., c. fair, h. grey, e. blue, mole over rt., flags, anchor back rt. hand, bust of woman 1. forearm, arrow 1. wrist. A draper; native of U. S. A. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud, fraudulent conversion and obtaining credit by fraud at CARNARVON ( James Kirk), WAR- RINGTON ( Louis Clifford), DEVONPORT ( William Hinton Gardner), BRISTOL ( Charles Henry Hilton), GREENOCK ( Charles Henry Hartwell), BOOTLE ( Henry Charles Lovett), LEEDS ( Charles Henry Longday), PORTS- MOUTH, BARROW- IN- FURNESS ( Charles Nobles), BOSTON ( Arthur William Rouse) and on N. 18.— At Glasgow ( City), charged with theft and fraud— John Frederick Ellis, C. R. O. No. 14099- 24, b. 1903, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny on F. 19.— Remanded at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 21st inst., charged with stealing watches ( was given watches to repair and disposed of them).— Samuel TilL r. R. O. No. 1319- 06, b. 1850, 5ft. Uin., c. sallow, h. black ( turning grey), e. brown, 4th 1. finger deformed. A watchmaker; native of Derby. Pre. con. of larceny, indecent assault and 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, April 29, 1925. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. minor offences at BIRMINGHAM, BRYNMAWR, WORCESTER, SHEFFIELD, OLDBURY and TUNSTALL. 20— Remanded at Mansfield ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 21st inst., charged as Richard Smith with shop- breaking. George Hirst, C. R. O. No. 10125- 19, b. 1896, 5ft. 4iin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A labourer; native of Sheffield. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking and minor offences at SHEFFIELD ( Robert Smith McGibbon), BELPER and STOCKTON ( George Hirst). 21.— Remanded at West Ham Pol. Ct. ( L.)— K Division case— till 22nd inst., charged as David Ross with larceny and receiving.— John Murray, aliases David Pearson, Daniel Parsons, Donald Porter, Ross McDonald, John Ross and Donald Ross, C. R. O. No. 1400- 05, Case No. 18, Supplement A ( Vol. IX.), b. 1877, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, flags and cross rt., flags, flowers and heart 1. forearm. A labourer; native of Scotland. Pre. con. of warehousebreaking, larceny, housebreaking, shopbreaking and a minor offence at PORTSMOUTH ( John Laing), WATFORD ( John Murray) and on K and N. 22.— Remanded at Oswestry ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 21st inst., charged with housebreaking and larceny. Michael Burke, C. R. O. No. S/ 58141, b. 1874, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. black ( turning grey), e. brown ( lost 1.). Pre. con. of larceny and fraud on railway at NELSON, LEIGH, BIRKENHEAD ( Michael Burke) and LANCASTER ( Michael Flynn). 23.— Remanded at Hendon P. Sess. ( L.)— S Division case— till 21st inst., charged with stealing jewellery from dwelling house ( entered by door left open). With Thomas George, C. R. O. No. 21982- 22, gains access to houses by open doors and windows, proceeds to bedrooms and steals jewellery. It is believed that they have been travelling about the various districts on bicycles.— Patrick Cavanagh, aliases Walter Cavanagh, James Patrick Walter Cavanagh and Frank Harris, C. R. O. No. 3883- 18, Case No. 375, Supplement A ( Vol. XI.), b. 1901, 5ft. 6fin., stiff build, c. fresh, h. and e. brown, clean shaven, woman, crossed flags, anchor, horseshoe rt., bull dog, Union Jack, harp 1. forearm ; dress, dk. green suit ( double- breasted jacket), brown Trilby hat, smart appearance. An engineer; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, house- breaking, causing bodily harm and minor offences on D and F. 24.— Remanded at Seabrook ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 21st inst., charged as Bert Peer with robbery with violence ( assaulted and robbed a female on the highway).— Bert Hagger, C. R. O. No. 12167- 21, b. 1899, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A carman ; native of London. Pre. con. of cycle- stealing on Y. 25.— Remanded at Worthing ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 21st inst., charged with being a suspected person.— Frederick Neal, alias Healey, C. R. O. No. 1373- 14, b. 1882, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar over 1. eye. A cook ; native of West Bromwich. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, larceny, embezzlement and fraud at CHICHESTER ( Frederick Neal), NOTTINGHAM ( Timothy Frederick Neal), LEICESTER ( William Davis), BURTON- ON- TRENT, SWADLINCOTE, ASH- BY- DE- LA- ZOUCH ( Frederick Timothy Neale), BIRMINGHAM, BRIERLEY HILL ( Frederick Neale), LINCOLN ( Edward Williams) and on V. 26.— Remanded at Worcester ( City) Pol. Ct. till 25th inst., charged with larceny.— John Sullivan, C. R. O. No. 17797- 17, b. 1888, 5ft. 6iin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, clean shaven. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny, shopbreaking, cyclestealing, making false statement to obtain unemployment benefit and minor offences at PERSHORE ( John Sullivan), WEDNESBURY ( Frederick Simmonds), CAR- DIFF ( Sidney Frederick Simmons), CHESTER ( Sidney Frederick Whiteman), BIRMINGHAM ( Patrick Sullivan) and WORCESTER ( Sidney Francis Whiteman). 27.— Remanded at Chichester ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 23rd inst., charged with obtaining credit by fraud.— Walter Birks, C. R. O. No. S/ 162518, b. 1863, 5ft. 6£ in., c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. grey, butterfly 1. forearm, mole 1. of forehead. A leather worker ; native of Sheffield. Pre. con. of fraud, conspiracy, attempted buggery, indecent assault on male and minor offences at LINCOLN NOTTINGHAM, CARLISLE, RIPON, LEEDS, in CITY OF LONDON ( Walter Birks), BAN- BURY ( Walter Stuart Birks) and on C. O. 28.— Remanded at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged with obtaining credit by fraud ( forged signature of his father as guarantor for the hire purchase of motor car, paid deposit, took car away and sold it).— Dennis Walton Joberns, C. R. O* No. 17647- 24, b. 1901, 5ft. 8in„ c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of fraud at CHESTER ( Dennis Walton Joberns) and DUBLIN ( J. D. Kendrick). Wednesday, June 10, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 29.— Remanded at Croydon ( Boro.) Pol. Ct.— Z Division case— till 25th inst., charged with con- ducting a lottery.— Henry Harrison, aliases Henry Sylvester and Henry Jackson, C. R. O. No. 1052- 09, Case No. 382, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), b. 1886, 5ft. 2in., c. fresh, h. brown ( bald on top), e. blue- grey, female, butterfly, bust of man, bird carrying letter rt,, female, palm, scroll, I. L. M. T. 1. forearm, dots base 1. thumb. A fitter ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny, possessing base coin, horsestealing and minor offences in CITY OF LONDON ( Harry Harrison), CHATHAM ( George Sylvester) and on B, D, E, H, P and Y. 30.— Remanded at Aberdare ( Co.) Pol. Ct, till 20th inst., charged with burglary ( smashing shop window, and stealing jewellery).— Evan Wile, C. R. O. No. S/ 174581, b. 1892, 5ft. 4in„ c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, serpent, tree, boxer rt., bust of woman, wine glass 1. forearm. A collier; native of Pontgcymmer. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, attempted beastiality and minor offences at CARDIFF, CAMBERLEY, BRIDGEND, YSTRAD and ABERDARE. 31.— Remanded at Cranbrook ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 21st inst., charged as John Patrick Murphy with larceny ( trick).— Lewis John Whatman, C. R. O. No. 13876- 23, b. 1878, 5ft. 6| in., c. dk.. h. dk. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny at CHICHESTER. 32.— Remanded at Ryde ( I. of W.) Pol. a. till 25th inst., charged as Frederick James Carey with larceny ( lodgings).— Frederick Charles Maxwell, aliases Frederick Charles Elliott and Basil Frederick Windom, C. R. O. No. 590- 14, Case No. 485, Supplement A ( Vol. XI.), b. 1879, 5ft. 9fin., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. grey, fleshy mole 1. neck, lame 1. leg. An engineer ; native of Marlborough. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny, cyclestealing and a minor offence at CHESTER ( Theodore George Schomberg), PLYMOUTH ( Basil Frederick Wyndham), BRISTOL ( George Frederick Elliott), SWANSEA, ACCRINGTON ( Frederick Charles Maxwell), NEWBURY ( Frederick Percival Stark), DARTMOUTH ( Frederick St. Clair Bradshaw), BATH ( Frederick James Fairfax), GAINSBOROUGH ( Fred Edmunds) and on K, L, N, S and V. 33.— Remanded at Tunbridge Wells ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 25th inst., charged as Mary Jordan with larceny from schools.— Mary Esther Jordan, C. R. O. No. 4274- 20, b. 1899, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Native of Devonport. Pre. con. of a minor offence at WINCHESTER. LANCASHIRE. 34.— Liverpool ( City).— Remanded till 23rd inst., charged with stealing parcel from motor car, 15th inst.— John Lane, b. 1888, 5ft. 6| in., proportionate build, c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. grey, tattooed 1. forearm. A labourer; native of Huddersfield.— Alfred Joseph Baxter, b. 1898, 5ft. 2iin., propor- tionate build, c. swarthy, h. black, e. brown. A labourer ; native of Hull. Lane has been travelling country since 1919 and for the past 5 weeks in company with Baxter. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. LEICESTERSHIRE . 35 — Ashby- de- la- Zouch ( Co.).— Remanded till 22nd inst., charged with stealing from his lodgings lady's mackintosh and purse, and 2s. lOd.— Tom Jones, alias Sutton, b. 1860, 5ft. 3in., propor- tionate build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, clean shaven, lame, scar 1. of head and on bridge of nose, T. and dot back rt,, S. and dot back 1. hand, rings 2nd fingers. States native of Leeds. Inf. to Supt. Dobney, Ashby- de- la- Zouch. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. DERBYSHIRE. 36.— Glossop ( Boro.).- Frank Furniss, C. R. O. No. M/ 7557 ( no pre. con. traced), Case No. 69, 18- 5- 25. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Glossop. THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, May 20, 1925. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED— amid. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 37.— Bristol ( City).— For embezzlement.— Ainsley Charles Fishlock, alias Ainsley Fishlock, YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). ' 39.— Guisborough ( Co.).— Richard Joseph Edward Canham, C. R. O. No. 4994- 14, Case No. 0, 18- 5- 25. C. R. O. No. 9562- 10, Cases No 78, 15- 5- 25 and 7, 24- 4- 25, b. 1894, 5ft. " in., c. fresh, h. It blown, e. blue. A farmer ; native of Liverpool. Pre. con. of fraud, embezzlement and a minor offence at LIVERPOOL ( Ainsley Charles Fishlock i and PORTSMOUTH ( Bernard Sinclair), Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Bristol. Inf. to Supt. Thornton, Guisborough. APPREHENSIONS. William Crooks, Case 40 M. P. D., T Division. No. I, 25- 2- 25. 41 M. P. D.. Y Division. - Jesse Walter Hayes, C. R. O. No. 1981- 05, Case No. 2. 15- 5- 25. WORCESTERSHIRE. 38. Worcester i'' it\ George Richaid Paxton, C. R. O. No. 19019 IS. Case No. 72. 18- 5- 25. 42.— Berkshire. Newbury ( Co.).— Thomas Benson. Case No. 5, 12- 9- 23, and awaiting trial at West Kent Q. Sess., 2- 7- 25, charged with larceny. 43— Essex. Clacton- on- Sea ( Co l — Frederick George Danes. C. R. O. No. 6U29- 25, Case No. 79, 15- 5- 25. 44 Gloucestershire. Bristol ( Cit\ i — Frederick Charles Maxwell, C. R. O. No. 590.14" Case No. 13, 15- 4- 25. See also Case No. 32 current issue. 45 Hampshire, Southampton ( Boro.).— R. J. O'Sullivan, Case No. 110. 23- 5- 24 46 - Kent, Cranbrook ( C< — John Patrick Murphy, Case No. 113. 17- 9- 24. and identical with Lewis John Whatman. C. R. O. No. 13876- 23. S « - also Case No. 31 current issue. Inf to the C. C.. Worcester. 4T Lancashire. Manchester ( City) — Arthur Malackey Case No. 8, 11- 5- 25. Wednesday, May 20, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 APPREHENSIONS continued. 48.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City). Alec Hoffer, C. R. O. No. M/ 7549, Case No. 31. 29- 4- 25. 49.— Lancashire. Old Trafford ( Co.).— William Garner, Cases Nos. 65. 13- 5- 25, and 59, 15- 5- 25, and identical with William Garner, C. R. O. No. 18537- 23. 50.— Lancashire. Old Trafford ( Co.).— Alexander Whitworth, Case No. 58, 15- 5- 25. 51.— Northamptonshire. Northampton ( Boro.).— Eric Swallow and William George Cattle, Case No. 89, 27- 4- 25. 52.— Warwickshire, Birmingham ( City).— Dennis Walton Joberns, C. R. O. No. 17047- 24," Cases Nos. 20, 8- 4- 25, and 3 ( Ayr), 15- 5- 25. See also Case No. 28 current issue. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 53.— F Division.— 9th inst., b}' burglary ( lifting bathroom window).— Two bracelets ( 1 gold chain, set large diamonds ; 1 gold, set large opal, surrounded pearls and diamonds) ; brooch, ivy spray, lOin. long, consisting of 12 graduated ivy leaves, each leaf set diamonds, with large diamond in centre, 7 of the largest leaves detachable, and can be worn separately as brooches, set gold or silver ; necklace, large, diamond, fancy pattern ; lady's dress ring, set 3 large diamonds ; set Maundy money, gold ; lady's gold watch, keyless, half hunter, K. M. on back ; share certificates of holdings in the following companies : Buenos Ayres Great Southern Railway, Buenos Ayres Pacific Railway, Buenos Ayres Western Railway, Canadian National Railway ( Grand Trunk 4 per cent. Debenture Stock), Canadian Pacific Railway, Central Argentine Railway, London & North Eastern Railway, London, Midland & Scottish Railway, Ryland & Sons Limited. Inf. to C. R. O. 54.— S Division.— 9th inst., from dwelling ( window open).— 2 bracelets ( 1 gold, set turquoise ; 1 gold expanding, very old, thin, set 3 diamonds, about l/ 8in. apart); necklace, thin gold chain, about 20 moonstones in double row; 2 brooches ( 1 scorpion, gold, set 3 moonstones on back, safety chain attached ; 1 bar pattern, set 5 diamonds, safety clip on pin) ; lady's gold expanding wristlet watch, small ordinary numerals, figure 12 red ; lady's gold dress ring, sot opal ; silver clock, about 2Jin. square, plain face, black Roman numerals ; small piece of jade ; 2 gold links attached to thin gold chain ; round gold locket, F. G. C. in mono- gram, painting of gent and photo of lady inside ; gold chain bracelet, locket attached, A. V. S. H. on locket. Inf. to C. R. O. 55.— S Division.— 14th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing scullery window with jemmy).— Plain gold bangle ; thin gold neckchain, with pendant and 2 drop pearls attached ; round silver photo frame, containing photo of a soldier. Inf. to C. R. O. 50.— S Division— 14th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing kitchen window with jemmy).— Small gold brooch, in form of a Southern Cross, set 7 white sapphires ; lady's gold marquise ring, set blue turquoise; lady's 18ct. half hoop crystal do., Jessop engraved inside ; lady's antique gold do., in form of crossed hands, set in enamel.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1895, 5ft. 10in., c. ruddy, h. fair ; dress, grey suit, soft collar, tie. In posses- sion of a bicycle. Inf. to C. R. O. BRECONSHIRE. 57.— Brecon ( Co.).— 13th or 14th inst., from Llansaintffraed Church, Talybont- on- Usk.— An electro plated box, about 3in. long, ljin. wide and 1 in. deep, lid rests on top of the box and is not hinged, crest on one of the long sides, this box is a part of the Communion plate and is used to hold Communion wafers ; also white silk bag, used to cover the Communion cup. Inf. to the D. C. C., Brecon. CHESHIRE. 58.— Heswall ( Co.).— 14th or 15th inst., by burglary ( insecure back window), at Ellesmere Port.— Gent's black boots, size 7 ; brown football do., size 9 ; gent's black do., lace up, size 7 ; gent's white silk neckerchief ; quantity of bread, butter, and cow's heart ( cooked).— Suspicion is attached to Frank Villars, aliases William Smith, Spencer, Symes, Frank Smith, John Walker and Frank White. C. R. O. No. 2474- 00. Case No. 31, 3- 4- 25, b. 1852, 5ft. 3in., good build, c. fresh, h. grey, e. blue. A labourer; native of london. 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, May 20, 1925. PROPERTY STOLEN- continued. Pre. con. of burglary, shopbreaking, larceny, fowlstealing at STRANGE WAYS. BIR- KENHEAD ( Frank Villars), ELLESMERE PORT ( Frank Villirs) and on J, K, N, W and X. Inf. to Supt. Ennion, Heswall. DERBYSHIRE. 59.— Alfreton ( Co.).— 16th or 17th inst., by shopbreaking ( forcing door lock with instrument). — 4 boxes of Woodbine cigarettes, each con- taining 50 packets; 2 boxes Gold Flake do., containing packets of 10 ; 1 box Three Castles do., containing packets of 20 ; 1 box of Robin do., containing packets of 10 ; and Is. 8d.— Suspicion is attached to Patrick Francis Moody, b. 1890, 5ft. 9in., clean shaven, thin face ; dress, dk. grey suit, grey check cap. In possession of pair blue overalls, and carried black leather bag over shoulder with hammer through handles. Inf. to Supt, Campbell, Alfreton. ESSEX. 60.— Romford ( Co. j.— 16th inst., from motor car at Gidea Park Golf Club.— Gent's brown leather suit- case, 2 or 3 indented marks on bottom ; containing gent's blue pin striped suit ; evening dress suit ; pair of flannel trousers and shirt ; pair of grey flannel do. ; pair of pyjamas, blue and white stripe ; pair of hair brushes ; Gillette razor ; gent's grey overcoat, makers' name inside pocket, Anderson & Shepherd, 13, Saville Row, owner's name underneath C. B. Salmon. Inf. to the D. C. C., Romford. 61.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 16th inst,, by housebreaking, at Leigh- on- Sea.— Lady's 15ct. watch, small size, chased back, gold hands, Roman figures, keyless ; ISct. chain, fine links, about 3ft. long ; lady's 18ct. marquise ring, large emerald in centre, surrounded witb pearls ; lady's 18ct. dress do., set diamonds and turquoise ; 15ct, bracelet, 4 links, gold padlock attached; 9ct. do., chased, set turquoise and pearls ; 15ct. pendant, large amethyst in centre, also some pearls, has 3 drop chains, set amethyst and pearls ; 9ct. brooch, 2in. long, amethyst in centre, surrounded by pearls ; gent's ISct. tie- pin, large diamond in centre ; 2 pearl studs and about 20 small cigars. Inf. t o the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. 62.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 16th inst., by housebreaking, at Leigh- on- Sea.— Lady's 18ct. cluster ring, flat claw setting ; Oct. bar brooch, peridot in centre, pin loose ; 9ct. curb bangle, small size, safety chain attached, has been mended in one or two places with cotton ; gold screw stud, can be used as tie- pin ; half sovereign ; pair rolled gold earrings, screw pattern ; small 9ct. brooch, set pearls, gold bow in centre, also set pearls ; set of gold studs in case, marked Trigg, Mare Street, Hackney ; lady's silver dress ring, French paste and pearls ; brown stone, oval, unmounted ; nickel plated money- box, contained about 10s. in sixpences ; long electric torch, very thick, push up to light. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. 63.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 16th inst., by shopbreaking ( forcing front door with instrument). — Lady's fawn coat, full length, brown fur collar, lined flowered pattern silk, blue cotton pocket inside, fastens with 2 buttons at side ; gent's It. blue- grey jacket, double breasted, sleeves unstitched at bottom, 6 buttons ; gent's dk. grey tweed do., single breasted ; gent's dk. grey overcoat, double breasted, 3 buttons, belt at back, small size, new ; gent's dk. grey do., single breasted ; gent's blue melton do., double breasted, pockets ripped out, very old ; boy's blue flannel blazer, double breasted, C. C. on pocket; boy's dk. grey whipcord jacket, ready to fit on ; and a gent's black do., half made, no sleeves. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. LANCASHIRE. 64— Reedley ( Co.).— 12th inst., from tramway parcels office ( door insecure) at Nelson.— Two parcels : 1st, addressed Hollinrake, 105, Clayton street, Nelson, containing 3fyds. of indigo blue serge, suit length ; 2nd, addressed Miss Digdale, Open Market, Nelson, containing 7yds. bleached cotton cloth ; 8yds. blue striped gingham ; 4yds. red do. ; 9yds. pink do. ; 3yds. brown do. ; 6yds. white crepe cloth; 7yds. brown sponge cloth ; 3yds. blue do. ; 4yds. fawn and black striped cloth; 10yds, flowered moracain do. ; 20yds. check gingham ; 4yds. grey poplin cloth. Inf. to Acting Supt. Houghton, Reedley. 65.— Rochdale ( Co.).— 15th inst., by office- breaking at Milnrow.— Inlaid mahogany mantel- piece clock, about lOin. long, 7in. high and 3in. deep, Swiss Make on back ; pair of scissors; and a pocket knife, with 5 or 6 blades, cork- screws, etc., brown bone handle, German make. Inf. t o Supt. Kenyon, Rochdale. Wednesday, June 10, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. 66.— St. Helens ( Boro.).— 15th or 16th inst., by warehousebreaking ( removing catch of back window).— 6 boxes of 50 Player's Navy Cut cigarettes ; 4 tins of 50 Army Club do. ; 3 tins of 50 Capstan Navy Cut do. ; 10 packets 20 Player's White Label do. ; 21 do. 10 do. ; 60 do. 20 Capstan Medium do. ; 90 do. 10 do. ; 2 boxes 50 do. ; 20 packets 10 Gold Flake do. ; 1 tin 100 do. ; 40 packets 10 Star do. ; 50 do. 5 Woodbine do.; 5 boxes 100 Capstan Medium do. ; 10 packets 20 Player's Medium do. ; 40 do. 10 do. ; 10 do. 20 Craven A do. ; 40 do. 10 Robin do. ; 20 do. 10 Park Drive do. ; 21bs. Maltese Cross thick twist tobacco ; £ lb. A brand thick twist do. ; 2ozs. thin brown twist do. Left behind black beaded silk Albert, fancy pattern, and pair small scissors. Inf. to the C. C., St. Helens. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 67.— Towcester ( Co.).— 17th or 18th inst., by burglary ( using ladder and through open bedroom window).— Modern Britannia Hall- marked silver tankard, weight 50ozs., crest— stag's head, six antlers each side ; set 4 silver candlesticks, square base, date 1776, ram's head, V. Festoon ; pepper grinding machine, engine turned ; pair George III. muffineers, date 1782, weight 3- 7iozs. and 5- l^ ozs., crest— dog's head with something in mouth and tail curled up ; inlaid tortoiseshell trinket box ; heart shaped shell trinket box ; long paper knife, similar in shape to sword ; Scotch snuff box ; large electro plated salver, willow pattern, engraved ; Waterman fountain pen, in cardboard box, No. 8306 on bottom of box. Inf. to Supt. Butler, Towcester. OXFORDSHIRE. 68— Oxford ( City).— 16th inst., from counter of jeweller's shop, seed pearl necklace.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1885, 5ft. llin., small fair moustache, refined ; dress, brown suit, Trilby hat, Leander tie. Inf. to the C. C., Oxford. SURREY. 69.— Farnham ( Co.).— 15th inst., from a dwelling house, at Camberley.— Diamond ring, set 3 dia- monds ( 1 large, 2 small) ; diamond cluster do. ; turquoise half- hoop do., set diamonds and tur- quoise alternately ; ring, set 5 turquoise ; gold and black enamelled do., set diamonds in the shape of forget- me- nots ; gold do., set pearls and diamonds ; gold do., set 2 diamonds and 3 pearls ; gent's single stone diamond do. ; tur- quoise and pearl half- hoop do. ; diamond bar brooch, with 5 large diamonds ; gold do., set diamonds and opals, leaf pattern, point of 1 opal broken off ; silver crest do. ; ruby and diamond safety- pin do. ; gold knot do., with small pearl; gold and green anchor do., with side of dull gold, other side bright gold ; gold cameo do., figure of woman holding dove thereon, reddish brown ; amethyst and pearl do., composed of large amethyst surrounded by small pearls set in gold ; gold Roman bar do., with scarab beetle in enamel, green and red in centre ; gold Italian do., with small figure painted in centre ; silver ivy leaf do. ; diamond do., set 1 large diamond surrounded by small diamonds ; coral bar do. ; gold and green stone bar do. ; button do., Manchester Regiment; silver butterfly do. ; silver Norwegian, do. ; brown enamelled butterfly do. ; silver do. basket pattern, with pink and green stones; silver Norwegian do., made of three Norwegian coins ; coloured mosaic do., with round pattern of flowers thereon ; brooch, of unpolished tur- quoise on silver bar; diamond pendant, set gold and platinum, pin brooch, set in blue leather case ; pearl do., with small pearls set in mother- o'- pearl; moonstone do., mounted in silver; pearl and olivine do. ; gold chain opal necklet, with 9 opals hanging from chain ; seed pearl do., with 7 or 8 rows ; 2 imitation pearl do. ; tur- quoise do., with small chain hanging in front; moonstone heart shaped locket, set in gold; gold oval do., set emerald and pearls, portrait of a male and female inside ; small gold chased do., with hair and portrait of a lady inside ; tur- quoise and pearl do., with glass back and hair inside ; very long Indian gold chain, with chased clasp ; short very fine gold do. ; short thick gold do., very close pattern ; silver gilt Maltese cross ; plain gold do. ; coral do. ; silver do., filigree pattern ; chased silver do. ; gent's silver lever watch, probably has F. P. C. on back ; gold keyless wristlet do., figure 12 in red, gold minute marked, with gold expanding bracelet ( square flat links) ; pair silver sleeve- links, crested ; pair silver chased do. ; gold bangle, set small diamonds ; 3 or 4 silver do. ; onyx and gold scarf- pin ; gold and green stone do., with fine chain and heart shaped pendant attached ; 3 ruby studs; silver Indian link bracelet; V. A. D. badge, East Riding or Yorkshire ; heart shaped piece of blue and green shell; brown morocco purse- bag, with morocco note- case inside, double handled ; browm leather suit- case, marked E. L. C. ; green crocodile leather jewel- case, about 12 x 8in., lined with green velvet; very dk. green leather4- 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, April 29, 1925. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. jewel- case, 8 x 5in., lined green ; cash box, 5 x 3iin., and 2iin. deep ; about £ 40 ; lady's It. brown tweed costume, Mrs. Crawshaw inside one sleeve, and Maker' name Nicoll, Regent Street, inside back of coat; lady's white silk shirt; new pair fawn silk stockings ; fawn silk jumper ; orange silk do. ; It. silk do. ; grey crepe- de- chine dress ; nun's veiling nightdress, partly worn ; nightdress case to match.— Suspicion is attached to Annie Isabella Curtis, b. 1898, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. chestnut ( in coils), e. blue, upper front teeth missing, square chin, walks erect and briskly, pronounced Scottish accent. May be wearing the stolen clothing. A servant. Inf. to Supt. Lucas, Farnham. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 70.— Sheffield ( City).— 16th or 17th inst., by shopbreaking ( climbing fall pipe and through insecure window).— Lady's pale blue blouse ; peach pink do. ; ivory silk do. ; 4 striped print shirt do. ; 3 ivory knitted jumpers ; 3 black do.; grey do. ; pink do. ; champagne do. ; brown and gold mixture do. ; 3f doz. gent's assorted silk ties ; 1 doz. striped do. ; 1 doz. black poplin do. ; 11 doz. striped silk knitted do. ; i doz. fancy do. ; 1 doz. black do. ; about 100 pairs lady's silk hose, Pinnacle, Eclipse or Gem thereon ; 6 pairs black silk do., Blue Bird thereon ; 8 pairs shoe grey do., Sylkon thereon ; 36 pairs coloured do., no name ; 12 pairs black and white silk do. ; 4 pairs cinnamon do. ; 6 pairs children's $ black hose, Wheatsheaf Hosiery thereon ; 6 pairs gent's black cashmere half hose, C. W. S. thereon ; 2 grey fleecy under skirts ; 5 moire do. ; 5 pairs lady's cream ribbed combinations, various qualities ; 12yds. white crepe- de- chine ; 12yds. black do. ; 4 hanks corn coloured silk; 4 hanks gold do. ; 4yds. cream Jap silk; 6 pairs white lace curtains, C. W. S. on tickets ; 4 white silk fronts, Snowesita and H. 4 thereon ; 3 pairs children's white lawn knickers ; 12 pairs children's brown nappa gloves ; 24 pairs lady's do. ; 4 pairs lady's washleather gloves ; 14 pairs unbleached sheets, full size; 2 blue and white quilts, full size ; 3 gent's striped tunic shirts, C. W. S., Our Own Make thereon, lined ; 6 pairs gent's natural vests ; 6 pairs gent's natural pants ; 2 pairs boy's shoes, patent toecaps, size 11. Guaranteed All Leather stamped on soles ; 2 pairs do., self cap ; 5 pairs girl's button boots, self cap ; 2 pairs gent's tan Derby boots, Damp Proof on soles ; pair gent's black shoes, self cap, Goodyear on sole ; 3 pairs lady's patent bar shoes ; pair girl's white canvas bar shoes ; 3 pairs lady's felt slippers, navy and red ; 3 pairs lady's glace bar shoes, size 4 ; 26 white handkerchiefs. Unity thereon ; coloured do. ; 6 boy's striped cricket ties ; 2 black poplin shirt blouses ; 6 pairs lady's white silk hose. Eclipse thereon ; 2 mara- bouts, brown feathers, brown silk lining ; cream knitted scarf ; 2 fancy do., ice wool; 3 lady's belted print overalls, fancy pattern. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. 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 CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 71.— Y Division.— 16th inst.. " Levis," solo. ME- 1512. Frame No. 9229. Engine No. 11249. 2J H. P. Chain case of magneto rubbed through friction with mudguard. Silencer tightened with copper wire. Bracket under petrol tank broken. New brown leather saddle. Excise Licence, issued 19- 1- 25, expiring 31- 12- 25, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. NORTHUMBERLAND. 7 2.— Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City).— 15th inst., " N. U. T.," solo, 1923 model. NL- 5798. Frame No. A. 557. Engine No. A. 557. Chain drive. Colour brown. T. T. handle- bars. Electric lighting. Tyres : rear Dunlop ; front Goodrich. No back stand. Bulb horn. Three- speed gear. Clutch and kick start. Foot rests. R. A. C. badge. Cycle in dirty condition. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 25, attached to 1. handle- bar. Loser holds Registra- tion Book. SUFFOLK. 73.— Ipswich ( Boro.).— 16th inst., " New Im- perial." DX- 4646. Frame No. 7141. Engine No. F. E. 27959. Colour : enamelled black, green panel on tank. Avon tyres. Miller acetylene Wednesday, May 20, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 MOTOR8— continued. lighting set. Internal expanding brakes. Disc wheels. Spring of saddle broken. " Wakeling, Ipswich," by transfer on head and rear mud- guard. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 74.— C Division.—" Standard," Case No. 34, 18- 5- 25. 75.— P Division.—" Morris Cowley," Case No. 70, 8- 5- 25. MOTOR CYCLES. KENT. 76.— Sittingbourne ( Co.).—" Campion," Case No. 48, 3- 4- 25. SURREY. 77.— Guildford ( Boro.).— 4' Triumph," Case No. 73, 13- 5- 25. PROPERTY RECOVERED. LANCASHIRE. 78.— Church ( Co.).— Cycle, Case No. 61, 8- 5- 25. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. ESSEX. 79.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 14th inst., in a ditch, at Prittlewell.— The body of a newly born Female Child, wrapped in a sheet plain brown paper and Sunday Express newspaper, dated 19th ult., and contained in mat rush bag, about 22in. by 18in. At an inquest held 18th inst., a verdict that the child died from asphyxia but there was no evidence to show the cause of same, was returned. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. LINCOLNSHIRE. 80.— Boston ( Co.).— 15th inst., in river Witham. — Body of Man, in advanced state of decom- position, b. about 1880, 5ft. 6in. long, stout build, h. grey, small moustache, good teeth ; dress, dk. corduroy trousers ( lined), dk. jacket and vest, plain fronted nailed boots good condition, Army pattern, size 8, C. W. S. on tabs), brown mixture wool socks, flannel shirt ( grey striped, and lined to waist, Byworth trademark on inside of collar), white material undervest ( Stella Unshrinkable trademark), flannel body belt, wide webbing body belt over shirt, white collar and front combined. In pockets : two coloured handkerchiefs, leather purse, 12s. silver, 6d. bronze. Inf. to Supt. Hutchinson, Boston. MISCELLANEOUS LANCASHIRE. 81.— Blackburn ( Co.).— Owner wanted for gent's black enamelled bicycle, roughly enamelled, 24in. frame, 28 x 1 Jin. wheels, rubber pedals, Taxi tyre front wheel, Redfern Challenger tyre back wheel, back lever brake ( new), no front brake, Siteeze saddle, Miller oil lamp on front, metal mudguards, straight handle- bars, metal pump, leather tool bag containing repair outfit, oilcan and screwdriver or key. This bicycle was left at a house at Billington, 13th April, by the after- described man who said he would call for same a few daj's later but has not been heard of since. The bicycle is now at County Police Station, Wilpshire, near Blackburn.— B. about 1898, 5ft. 6 or 7in., slim build, c. fresh, clean shaven ; dress, navy blue suit, It. cap, dk. muffler, boots. Inf. to Supt. Linaker, Blackburn. STAFFORDSHIRE. 82.— Stone ( Co.).— On Tuesday, 28th April, it is alleged that some person inflicted mortal injuries upon a valuable heifer at Stanley Farm, 12 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, May 20, 1925. MISCELLANEOUS— cont in ued. Blythe Bridge. The injuries to the beast are supposed to have been inflicted with the shaft of a pitchfork kept in the cow- shed. A post- mortem revealed perforation of the rectum about 24in. up the passage, which the veterinary surgeon says is consistent with the shaft of the pitchfork having been inserted with great force. A letter dated 9th April, and signed Simon Smallbrain ( no address was given in the letter) applying for the situation of farm labourer, was received by the owner of the heifer who had inserted an advertisement in the Staffordshire Sentinel for a farm labourer.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1885 to 1890, 5ft. 6 or Tin., medium build, stoops slightly ; dress, brown overcoat ( rough material), brown Trilby hat ( brim turned down all round). Inf. to Supt. Adams, Stone. RE- CONVICTIONS. 8.3.— George Orchiston, C. R. O. No. 22115- 21, was sentenced at Edinburgh Sheriff Ct., 7- 5- 25, to 3 mos. impt . See Case No. 34, 6- 5- 25. 84.— Margaret Spence, alias Margaret Winnie Frances Spence, C. R. O. No. 1938- 19, was sentenced as Margaret Bennett, at Bow Street Pol. Ct. ( L.), 14- 5- 25, to 6 weeks impt., for attempted false pretences. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and attempted fraud at ABERDEEN ( Margaret Spence), SOUTHAMPTON ( Jessie Barnett) and on A and E. 85. - Thomas Craik Davison, C. R. O. No. 1519- 16, was sentenced as Thomas Craik Davidson, at Chester Pol. Ct., 8- 5- 25, to 3 and 1 mos. impt, ( cons.), for frequenting and larceny. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny and minor offences at SCORTON, GLASGOW ( Thomas Craik Davison), NEWCASTLE ( Thomas Craig Davison), TAGESHEAD ( Thomas Craik Davidson) and YORK ( Thomas Davison). 86.— Edward McManus, C. R. O. No. 17503- 23, was at Keswick P. Sess., 16- 5- 25, bound over in £ 5 for 12 mos., for larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. 91, 13- 5- 25. 87.— Mary Miller, C. R. O. No. 6500- 21, was sentenced at Oldham Q. Sess., 1- 5- 25, to 3 yrs. pen. See Case No. 25, 20- 2- 25. 88. Frank Collings, C. R. O. No. 1722- 12, was sentenced at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct., 14- 5- 25, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 13, 11- 5- 25. SO— Robert Welsh, C. R. O. No. 6333- 16, was sentenced as John Joseph Welsh, at Chester Pol. Ct., 8- 5- 25, to 3 mos. impt., for frequenting. Pre. con. of larceny, assault by stabbing, assault and attempted robbery and minor offences at GLASGOW ( John Rankine). UTTOXETER ( James Walsh), LICHFIELD ( John Joseph Welch), THORNABY- ON- TEES, DONCASTER and CHESTER ( John Joseph Walsh). • « ).— James Ellis, C. R. O. No. 864- 10, was sentenced at Edinburgh Sheriff Ct., 7- 5- 25, to 6 mos. impt. for housebreaking with intent. See Case No. 104, 6- 5- 25. 01. - Stanley Albert Barrett. C. R. O. No. 15732- 23, was sentenced at Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.) P. Sess., 15- 5- 25, to 2, 2 and 2 mos. impt. ( cons.), for cyclestealing ( 3 cases). See Case No. 11, 11- 5- 25. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 92.— C Division.— For stealing lady's 2- stone diamond ring, claw setting in platinum ; gold crossover do., set 14 brilliants, with 2 unpolished emeralds ; lady's keyless wrist watch, set diamonds round edge, French make, on moire silk ribbon ; gent's 18ct. demi hunter keyless watch, blue enamel on case, makers Goldsmiths and Silver- smiths Co., Regent Street, thereon ; gent's very fine platinum watch chain, curb pattern ; string of cornelian beads ; row of Ciro pearls ; rough turquoise drop pendant, set silver ; lady's 22ct. wedding ring, M. N., 1913, inside ; small brown jewel box, lined green velvet.— Mary Jenkins, b. 1900, 5ft., slim build, h. ( bobbed) brown ; dress, navy blue serge dress ( embroidered cuffs and front). Obtained situation as daily maid and during absence of her mistress absconded with the property. Believed identical with Helen Dorcas Scarlett, C. R. O. No. 12782- 19, Case No. 1. 15- 4- 25. Inf. to C. R. O. Wednesday, May 20, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 LATER INFORMATION— continued. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. LANCASHIRE. 93.— Fleetwood ( Co.).— For indecent exposure at St. Anne's, 14th inst.— George Stuart, 1>. 1908, 5ft. 4 or 5in., slim build, c. pale, thick lips ; dress, brown suit, grey cap, soft collar, tie. A stained glass worker. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Crapper, Fleetwood. WORCESTERSHIRE. 94.— Worcester ( City).— Adverting to Case No. 72, 18- 5- 25, Harry Dyers should read Harry Dyas and not as previously shewn. Inf. to the C. C., Worcester. MISSING. ESSEX. 95 — Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 6th inst., from his home.— John George William Gant, C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 7558, b. 1884, 5ft. 6 or 7in., medium build, c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, 4th rt. linger deformed ; dress, dk. suit, grey Trilby hat with black band, turned down linen collar, bow. Last heard of 7th inst., when he wrote from Staines, saying he had lost some money. Has been worried of late over money matters, and it is feared some ill may have befallen him. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. 1' rinted and Published for His M a j e s t y ' s S t a t i o n e r y Office by the Receiver f o r t h e Metropolitan Police Distrlot, Mew Scotland Yard, London, S. W. I. Wednesday, May 20, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE 14 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS 9.30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. DERBYSHIRE. 96.— Chapel- en- le- Frith ( Co.).— For leaving his wife and family chargeable to Common Fund of Union, 31st. March.— John Henry Beaumont, 1). 1902, 5ft. 3in., proportionate build, h. brown, e. grey, bracelet., rose, thistle, shamrock one wrist and bracelet on other, cross, In memory of my mother one, cross and sword other arm ; dress, brown suit, blue overcoat, blue striped suit. A builder's labourer. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. McDonald, Chapel- en- le- Frith. 97.— Bakewell ( Co.).— For stealing at Matlock, 16th inst., 3 boxes of Woodbine cigarettes ( 50 packets in each box).- - Patrick Francis Moody, b. about 1890, 5ft, 7 or 8m., medium build, c. sallow, h. dk. ( curly and turning grey), clean shaven, thin face, Bertha one forearm ; dress, check or plaid cap, blue coat with pin stripe,- grey trousers, blue overalls, neckerchief, boots. States a bricklayer : native of Manchester. Was in loser's yard when boy went to deliver cigarettes. On the boy obtaining no answer to his knock at the door Moody said the people were out and offered to look after the cigarettes, which he told the boy to leave in a washhouse. He was later seen carrying the parcel away. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt, Aves, Bakewell. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 98.— Cheltenham ( Co.).- For stealing 112 lis. 3d., 16thinst Albert Edward Willmott, l » . 1891, 5ft. Sin., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk., ginger moustache, Emily with small bird underneath rt., girl in a flower 1 forearm ; dress, It, grey suit, It. Trilby hat, dk. grey overcoat, collar, tie, shoes. A lorry driver ; native of Manchester. Was residing with his brother- in- law and during Ills absence forced open a chest of drawers in a bedroom with a chisel, stole £ 12 lis. 3d. and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. LANCASHIRE. 99— Salford ( Boro.).— For obtaining 5s. ( id. by false pretences, 12th inst Mis. Bennett, b. 1880> 5ft, 4in., stout build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( turning grey) ; dress, long blue coat, black hat, green skirt, small moleskin fur. Answered advertise- ment in Manchester Guardian for a cook, called on loser, gave references and said she had incurred 5s. 6( 1. expenses coming from Northwich ( false). Was handed that sum, said she was unable to start work that day, left the house, and has not since been seen. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Salford. SHROPSHIRE. 100.— Shrewsbury ( Boro.).— For obtaining 27s. by false pretences ( worthless cheque) from a blind man, 16th inst,- William Edward Stanway, b. 1900, 5ft. 5 or 6in., c. fresh, h. tlk. brown, e. dk ( piercing), small nose, clean shaven ; dress, dk. grey overcoat ( velvet collar), black coat and vest ( worn), grey flannel trousers, grey Trilby hat ( dirty), collar, tie, brown boots. A cycle dealer or mechanic ; native of Shrewsbury. Warrant issued. Lif. to the C. C., Shrewsbury. SURREY. 101— Guildford ( Boro.).— For incurring a debt of £ 8 10s. by means of fraud.— Cyril Frank Reeves, alias Arthur Everett, C. R. O. No. 1526- 12, Case No. 273, Supplement A ( Vol. V.), b. 1891, 5ft.' 6£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, wreath, star, R. L. 1. forearm, dot 3rd 1. finger, top 2nd rt. linger crushed : dress, sports coat, flannel trousers, cap, fancy socks, brown shoes, or navy blue suit ( new) with It. pin stripe, It. grey felt hat, or may be wearing grey tweed riding breeches. A groom and gardener: native of Shepton Mallet. Pre. con. of schoolbreaking, larceny, housebreaking, horsestealing, cyclestealing and rape at SHEPTON MALLET. WELLS, SOUTHEND- ON- SEA, WAR- MINSTER. TORPOINT ( Cyril Frank Reeves), CORK and PLYMOUTH ( Frederick Charles Reeves). Gained the confidence of an outfitter by paying cash with order; called a few days later and was allowed to take goods value £ 8 10s. on approval. Also suspected of committing burglary on 15th inst., and stealing two lady's handbags and contents ( recovered), with the exception of a small black leather puree and about £ 5 10s. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Guildford.