.! I JIH GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1911. VOL. XXVIII., No. 2920 3. 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communica- tions relating to them, should be addressed to TUB EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person r< sponsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. Portraits of Persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences will be insirted at a cost of 8i. per portrait, and engravings of stolen property at a cost of 6s. per photograph or sketch, unless the article is large or unusually intricate, when the charge will be higher. A remittance of 65. should be made in the first instance for cost of engraving sketches. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the ease may be. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and as far as practicable they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announce- ment will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. The Space being limited, announcements concerning " Missing Persons" are only accepted on paym'nt. but insertion in the next or any subsequent issue cannot be guaranteed. The charge for such insertion ( if accepted) will be given on application. 14. All copies of the POLICE GAZETTE re- transmitted by Police Forces should be prepaid at the ordinary rate for printed matter sent by post within the United Kingdom. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— A Division.— For being concerned with FRANK ELLIS ( in custody) in stealing, 20th ult., jewellery value £ 5,500 ( see Case 44, lst inst).— WILLIAM RUFUS BANGHAM, alias RUFUS, LAMBERT, BINGHAM, DIMTHORN, and EDMUNDS, Office No. 618- 00, age 32, height 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion fresh ( flushed through drink), hair light, moustache ginger, waxed at ends, eyes grey; scar centre of upper lip; dress, blue melton overcoat, bowler hat, double collar; of smart ap- pearance. Native of London. 2.— F Division.— For stealing from a boarding house, a gold bar brooch, 2 ins. long, two birds set pearls; 1 do., set large opal; 1 do., set amethyst; 1 round gold do., set large brilliant; 1 large oval gold do., enamelled edges, emerald sur- rounded pearls in centre; 1 gold leaf do., antique, set 7 or 8 pearls in centre; 1 oblong jet do., large pearl surrounded with smaller ones in centre; 1 gold pin, set large carbuncle; 1 black enamel pin, diamond shape, lined gold enamel, set diamonds, heart shaped back; 1 gold mourning ring, black and white enamel, with glass containing hair; 1 gold neckchain, long double link cable, spade guinea, small oval gold locket, and green stone heart; 1 gold watch, antique, white face, heavy; 1 oblong silver locket, photograph of a lady inside; 1 silver neckchain, large links, picked out flowers in gold— supposed — JENTZEN, a German, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 9 ins., complexion fresh, hair light, speaks fair English, stooping gait; dress, grey or dark blue serge suit, black and white striped tie, bowler hat, brown boots. 8.— N Division.— For larceny ( bailee) — REUBEN CHARLES POOLE, age 31, height 5 ft. 9 ins., complexion pale, hair light, eyes blue, addicted to drink; dress, dark check suit, bowler hat, of smart appearance. A picture frame maker's traveller; native of London. Warrant issued. 4.— P Division.— For obtaining £ 1 4s. by a worthless cheque on London County and West- minster Bank, Sudbury, Suffolk— F. W. ROBIN- SON, age 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 ins., complexion sallow, hair brown, clean shaven, nose has been broken; dress, fawn colour mackintosh, dark jacket suit, green soft felt hat. A native of Sudbury. Warrant issued. 5.— T Division.— For stealing from their lodgings, 5th inst., an old black leather purse con- taining £ 6' 10s. 0d.; 1 brown leather jewel box, about 3 ins. square, containing £ 2 16s. Od.; 1 plain 9- ct. gold dress ring, old, set 3 small diamonds; 1 18- ct. keeper ring, ivy leaf pattern— MASON, age 38, height 5 ft. 6 ins., complexion fair, hair light, slight moustache brown, north- country accent; dress, dark jacket suit and overcoat, red tie, white spots, bowler hat, yellow metal watch chain, occa- sionally wears pince- nez.— DAY, age 31, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., slight build, complexion, hair and slight moustache dark, north- country accent; dress, dark jacket suit and overcoat, red neckerchief, bow- ler hat, yellow metal watch chain, occasionally wears pince- nez. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 6.- For embezzling £ 6 19s. 8d.— G. W. SHEP- HERD, age 24, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 ins., complexion fair, hair light; dress, brown jacket suit, grey over- coat, black felt hat, lace boots, wears pince- nez with gold rims. A traveller. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Ottaway, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 7.— Maidenhead ( County).— For obtaining £ 1 8s. Od. by false pretences— F. H. SMITH, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., hair and mous- tache brown, eyes blue ; dress, brown jacket, dark grey trousers and cap.— A. H. THOMPSON, age 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 ins., hair and moustache dark; dress, navy blue jacket, dark trousers, bowler hat, or dark cap; both carrying flat open baskets. Stated they were fanners, obtained orders for eggs and in payment received the above amount, each gave a receipt, the first for 18/-, signed F. H. Smith, the second for 10/- signed A. H. Thomp- son. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davis, Maidenhead. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 8.— New/ tori Pagnell ( County)'.— For obtaining £ 5 by a fictitious cheque on the Mer- cantile Bank of London, North Audley Street Branch, at Castlethorpe, on 6th inst.,— MAJOR C. J. WILSON, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., complexion fresh, hair and moustache ( clipped short), light, of good address; dress, blue serge suit, green soft felt hat, grey overcoat. Has been in correspondence with house agents, with a view to renting a hunting box, obtained an order to do so, cashed the cheque, and absconded. Gave ad- dress Knightsbridge Green, London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearce, Newport Pagnell. CARDIGANSHIRE. d.— Aberysiyth '[( County).— For burglary at Llangwyryfon, and stealing an old 5/- piece; 10/- in threepenny pieces; about 10/- bronze; 3 flannel shirts; 2 pairs of pants, about 18 mufflers; 1 pair of Holdfast boots; 1 oilskin hat; and about 6 flannelette collars— THOMAS MASON, age 26 to 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., complexion fair, full round face, hair brown, eyes grey, large scar right shoulder, scar under chin, monument tattooed right forearm; dress, dark jacket and vest, new brown moleskin trousers, brown cap, new boots heavily nailed. A tailor; supposed a native of Manches- ter ; usually employed as a farm labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phillips, Aberystwyth. CHESHIRE. 10— Crewe ( County).— For stealing, 16th inst., while in transit on the railway, a quantity of whisky and brandy ( recovered) — GEORGE MOULTON, age 25, height 5 ft. 4 ins., com- plexion sallow, hair ( curly in front) black; dress, brown coat and vest, dark trousers, dark green cap; DAVID BARKER, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., complexion fair, hair light; dress, black coat and vest, brown trousers, white scarf. They es- caped from custody of railway police. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. DURHAM. 11 — South Shields ( Borough).— For shopbreaking, 3rd or 4th inst., and stealing a blue serge jacket suit, size 3 or 4; 1 brown tweed over- coat, size 3; 1 pair of American braces " Presi- dent " make; 4 pairs of sock suspenders ( 1 lavender check, 1 sky and black check, 2 black and white check); 15 knitted silk ties; 12 poplin ties, as- sorted ; 2 woollen shirts, blue- grey ground with blue and purple stripe and green and purple stripe; 1 pair tan lace boots, Balmoral fronts, plain soles, size 6; 4 pairs brown woollen gloves, bound with leather ; 1 black bowler hat: 12 silk mufflers, as- sorted, all new — FREDERICK THOMAS HERON, age 34, height 5 ft. 5 ins., complexion fresh, round face, hair ( thin on top) light brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, fleshy lump one side of neck, slightly bow- legged, carries his head to one side, is subject to erysipelas during the winter, and may seek admission to workhouse hospitals. A tailor, native of South Shields, has been employed as a dairyman, may be wearing some of the stolen clothing. Information to the Chief Constable, South Shields. 2 T H E P O L I C E 4 G A Z E T T E . FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1911. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT tcontinued)— ESSEX. 12.— Chelmsford ( County).— For obtaining 5s. lOd. by false pretences about 13th ult.— J. E. COOPER, alias L. STAPEL, age 24 to 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., complexion fresh, clean shaven, of smart appearance; dress, dark overcoat, blue suit. A canvasser. Stated he represented a tea company of Acre Lane, Brixton, London, obtained orders, and payment in advance, also stated the tea would be forwarded, and gave receipt on a busi- ness card, signed J. E. Cooper. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy ChiefB Constable, Chelmsford. HAMPSHIRE. 13— Aldershot ( County).— WILLIAM E. HOLMES, Case No. 23, 15th inst., information cancelled. 14 .— Aldershot ( County).— For stealing, 16th inst., a bicycle ( recovered) — GEORGE PIPER, age 19, height 5 ft. 3? ins., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown,, scar left arm and left side of neck. Is an absentee from the 4th Royal Fusiliers. Information to Supt. Davis, Aldershot. HER TFOROSHIRE. 15.— St. Albans ( City).— For stealing from his lodgings 9th inst. a pair of light Derby boots, size 9 ( patch on right)— ALFRED RICHARD TURB1N, age 19, height 5 ft. 9 ins., complexion fresh, full face, hair ( long in front) brown, eyes blue, deep cut scar top of nose; dress, dark green suit, light cap, white woollen chest protector, car- ried a black overcoat, uniform pattern. A painter, Stated he had been in a boy's home, and was em- ployed by a local farmer. Calls upon clergymen, etc., with a view to lodgings being found for him. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, St. Albans LANCASHIRE. 16.— Bury ( County).— For stealing, 19th Feb- ruary last ( see Case No. 54, 3rd March), a gold keyless hunter watch, No. 87929, maker T. R. Rus- sell,. Liverpool ( monogram " N. D." on front case, a crest, encircled by a belt, on back case, which bears a motto, " Health of body, peace of mind, clean shirt, and a guinea "); 1 lady's gold keyless hunter watch, small, No. 14323, engraved cases, " A. A." inscribed on outside case, " November 24th, 1898 " inside back case, makers, W. Batty & Sons, Man- chester; 1 lady's gold fob watch chain, curb pattern a gold jewelled ball set with two diamonds, one sapphire, and one ruby; a gold dog, a gold barrel, a gold pencil case, and a sixpenny piece engraved " N. D." attached; 1 ditto silver watch, plain face, engraved case, out of repair; 1 gold bar brooch, lovers' knot in small diamonds in centre, also set sapphire at each end of brooch, and one in the knot; 1 ditto bird in centre; 1 ditto bird at each end; 1 plain gold bracelet, hinged, had attached a small square gold charm, set with garnets in shape of a shamrock, which fastens to the top of bracelet by a link; 1 diamond breast pin and stud, convertible; 1 gold pin, set small dia- mond in centre; 1 pair gold cuff links, oval en- graved, one chain broken; 1 pair of cuff links, various pieces of gold chains; 1 plain oval silver locket, 5 silver peppers ( 4 engraved, 1 plain), 2 have initial " D" thereon; 2 silver salts, round, with three feet; 1 lady's silver card case, monogram " A. A." thereon; 1 plain silver cigarette case, 1 silver backed hand mirror, 1 ditto hair brush, 2 ditto clothes brushes, 1 child's silver spoon, fork, and serviette ring, ( rat tail pattern, all inscribed " Aline"), 2 silver serviette rings ( one inscribed " D"), 1 gold golf pendant, size of a shilling, en- circled by a thin curb chain, both sides protected by a bevelled glass, design of a golfer on one side, reverse side inscribed " Presented by R. Magin- nis "; 1 heavy silver necklet of Eastern design, with engraved pieces attached; 1 green leather satchel, 1 three- quarter length grey squirrel fur, lined fur, and muff to match, 1 pair of ladv's black court slippers, and £ 6—- NELLIE INGHAM, alias FLORRIE JACKSON ( see portraits and descrip- tion, Case No. 34, 15th inst.}. Also wanted for re- ceiving part of above stolen property— ERED BENTLEY, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 ins., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark,, wear- ing black suit. He was employed by a firm at Bradford, doing patent concrete flooring; also worked at a mill at Stockport. Information to Supt. Pickering, Bury. 17 — Llv* » rOOOl ( City).— For fraudulent con version of £ 30, monies of the Registrar of the Court of Passage, Liverpool, 22nd April, 1910— ^ PATRICK KEATING, alias WOODS, age 55, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 ins., broad shoulders, com 7? T plexion fresh, sharp' fejCtur& s, father long nose, hair ( slightly bald in front) grey, clean shaven; wears tight fitting trousers and cap. Appearance of a horse dealer. May be accompanied by a woman. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. IS.— Manchester ( City).— For till robbery and assault— WJLLIAM STANLEY, alias HlG- GINS, Office No. 2550- 97, age 35, height 5 ft. 5£ ins, complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, scar cheeks, right side of neck, over left eyebrow, base of right thumb, three moles right forearm; a French polisher; ALBERT CLAYTON, alias BOOTH, Office No. 816- 03, ( see Illustrated Circu- lar, 76, figure 19), age 32, height 5 ft. 4£ ins., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, both sides of nose indented; a tinsmith and clerk; also FREDERICK BEYENS, alias JOHN MAY, Office No. 105- 98 ( see Illustrated Circular 86, figure 35), age 36, height 5 ft. 9$ ing., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar over both eye- brows, female, star, sailor with flag, shield and wreath tattooed left forearm, sailor right forearm. Believed to have visited Newcastle- on- Tyne since the offence was committed, but left 8th inst for Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire. Information to the Chief Constable, Manches- ter. 19. - St. Helens ' Borough).— For stealing, 14th inst., a horse ( recovered)— HERBERT COUGHTREY. aZww JAMES DAVIES, age 49, height 5 ft. ins., complexion dark, hair grey, eyes brown, cut scar back of right hand, and near left forefinger; shabbily dressed. A native of St. Helens; usually employed by horse dealers, butchers, etc. Stays at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. 20.— St. Helens ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 1 8s., by false pretences, 13th inst.— CICERO KNOWLES, alias C. KENWORTHY, and SAMUEL SMITH ( see portrait and modus oper- andi, Case No. 37, 15th inst), age 31, height 5 ft. 3J ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, may have slight moustache, large protruding eyes grey, nose has been broken; mole right side of face; dress, dark overcoat and suit, bowler hat, lace boots, had with him a traveller's brown leather sample bag about 20 ins. by 14 ins. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Cons'table, St. Helens. LINCOLNSHIRE. 21.— Spllshy ( County). For obtaining by a worthless cheque, No. c/ o 78- 1220, on the Lon- don and Provincial Bank, Ltd., South Tottenham Branch, at Friskney, 9th inst., 4 horses ( 1 dark brown, strong, half legged gelding, rising 4 years, about 15 hands 2 ins., old wound on off shoulder point, slight curb on each hock, in good condition; very dark brown cart mare, aged, white legs, face and patch under body off- side, large body, may be in foal; 1 dark bay carriage horse, aged, 16 hands, white star orl forehead, near fore hoof de- forced; 1 dark bay half legged gelding,, aged, 15 hands 3 ins., old wound between off knee and fet- lock, patch of grey hair on chine, hair on face turning grey, one hind foot white)— B. CLARK, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 ins., complexion fresh, hair and heavy moustache dark brown, car- ries his head forward, rather sleepy appearance; dress, dark blue overcoat, dark trousers, hard felt hat, carried a knotted cane. Is identical with MAN Case No. 5, 29th September last. The horses were advertised for sale in a local paper; Clark answered the advertisement, and consigned the animals to King's Cross. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Marshall, Spilsby. 22.— Stamford ( County).— For stealing ( bailee), 27th September last, a " Harper" bicycle, green- enamelled, gold and white lines, 24 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, upturned handlebar, free wheel, lever brakes, rubber pedals, Harper tyres, mudguards, transfer on front tube and back mudguard, " Har- per Cycle Company, Leicester,"— FREDERICK ARTHUR DENNISON, age 38, height 5 ft. 11 ins., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, and mous- tache brown, two moles left cheek; dress, brown check Norfolk jacket, dark grey trousers, light grey cap, light lace boots. A native of Stamford. Is well- known in the Notting Dale and Shepherds Bush districts. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Theaker, Stamford. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 28.— Kotterina ( Conniy)— For steal ins? from a lock- up room at Corby, 17th inst., 36 rings, as- sorted ladies' 5- stone 9 ct. gold Fnsrlish hall marked; 72 do., do., better quality, do.; 10 wide twist and shot rinjgs; 1 14- ct. belcher ( heavy square); 12 9- ct. gold wedding rings ( heavy); 13 9- ct. gold keepers; 1 22- ct. gold wedding ring ( se- cond hand) ; 30 9- ct. gold signet and hollow lady's wedding rings; 3 18- ct. gold half- hoop rings; 9 15- ct. gold gem rings; 24 J8- ct. gold do.; 36 18- ct gold dress rings; 16 9- ct. gold long guards; 1 rolled gold curb bracelet, marked " Perfection," set with stones; 1 9- ct. gold do., basket pattern, on card C 13/ 3; 1 do. do., in card 719, set with stones; 6 9- ct. gold do., basket curb pattern; 8 9- ct. gold curb chains, about 3 second hand; 3 gold pendants with miniatures inside, girls' heads; 1 cigarette case, silver; 3 silver matchboxes; 8 lady's silver guards, long, different patterns; 12 silver English hall marked curb chains; 25 gold pins, horse shoes with pearls, coral and leaf diamond, garnet, etc. • 9 small silver brooches, enamel front, gilt backs • oval and square; 15 English lever watches, hall marked, including small chased hunter; 1 silver watch, with bow of heliotrope squares on front GEORGE BALL, alias LEONARD BALL, age 20, height 5 ft. 9 ins., complexion fair, hair ligt brown, clean saven, scar left side of face, coloured flags on one arm; dress, brown suit, dark grey waterproof overcoat, black bowler hat, brown but- ton boots. A native of Rushden. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hooper, Kettering. 2\ — Peterborough ( City).— For stealing, 14th inst., a pair of light leather boots, believed size 8, toecaps, " Exact and K" on tab; 1 bradawl; 1 heel dummy, and 10s.,— HARRY WEBSTER, age x. bout 28, height 5 ft. 11 iiis. or 6 ft., round shoul- ders, complexion sallow, hair dark brown, clean shaven, takes long strides, wears imitation gold rimmed glasses; dress, dark Norfolk jacket, brown mixture trousers, with double light stripes, dark cap, may be wearing the stolen boots. A tramping shoemaker; stays at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Peterborough. NO TTINGHA MS HIRE. 25.— Mansfield ( Ciunty).— For obtaining by a worthless cheque, No. C/ Q 781217, on the London and Provincial Bank, Ltd., South Totten- ham Branch, signed H. Tattersalls, 11th inst., a grey mare pony, 9 years, 14 hands 3 ins., short mane and tail, slightly sore near shoulder, in poor condition; and a brown mare pony, aged, 14 hands 2 ins., rather short mane, tail docked, white mark down forehead, white fetlock near side, small white spot on one fore foot, in fair condition— — CLARKE, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 ins., drooping shoulders, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, carries his head downwards; dress, dark blue overcoat, dark trousers, hard felt hat. A native of Melbourne, Cambs. Stated he worked on commission for Tattersalls, and resided at Not- tingham. Is identical with F. HUBBARD, Case No. 4, 7th July, and G. BROWN, No. 5, 29th Sep- tember last. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rogers, Mansfield. 26.— Nottingham ( City).— For obtaining by false pretences, 8th inst., a Remington typewriter No. 7 pattern, foolscap size, serial number 141357 — J. W. BENSON, age 45 to 50, height 6 ft., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair ( bald on top), and moustache light, eyes ( short- sighted) blue; dress, grey tweed suit, green soft felt hat; may be wearing a dark grey overcoat, and pince- nez or spectacles. Is said to be well educated. He took lodgings lst inst., had cards printed with " Teacher of Shorthand and Typewriting; Repairs by practical man with 20 years' experience in the typewriting business," thereon. On 8th inst he' called upon a firm, and obtained the machine. Is also believed to be wanted at Newcastle- on- Tyne. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Nottingham. OXFORDSHIRE. 27.— Oxford ( City).— For obtaining by false pretences, an Irish tweed lounge coat, brown green mixture, slit back, side pockets patched with flaps, short belt, sleeves lined cotton ; 1 pair grey trou- sers, white label, " Hookham & Co." and " R. Ure" written thereon, under inside seam; 1 green golf ja^ ckest, jersey knitted, 4 pockets, 2 upper fasten with buttons, the 2 lower with flaps, probably " Walsco and Globe" on tab; 1 pair grey flannel trousers,— H. S. WOLFF, alias ROBERT URE, age about 38, height 5 ft. 8 ins., stout build, clean shaven, of Jewish appearance; is fond of boasting of his strength. On 15th ult, he took lodgings, stat- ing he was a representative of a firm of motor car manufacturers, had cards printed bearing Mr. Robert Ure, Cadowan Lodge, Stepps, N. B., and 11, Beaumont Street, Oxford; then called upon tradesmen and obtained goods. In one case a Glas- gow house was communicated with, who stated that Mr. Ure was worthy of credit. Absconded 19th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Oxford. o PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. LANCASHIRE. 28.— Rochdale ( Borough).— Yov obtaining PERCY RUPERT STANLEY, age 27, height 5 £ 3 15s. Od., by false pretences ( worthless cheque)— ft. 7 ins., complexion pale, hair and eyes brown, AUBREY HOWARD CHARLTON, alios several artificial teeth in upper jaw, anchor right forearm, dot left middle finger, 2 dots left forearm, scars centre forehead, right of upper lip and cheek. A traveller or photographer, native of Northumber- land. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Rochdale. CHESHIRE. 30.— Birkenhead { County).— For obtaining 14/-, by false pretences, 18th ult. — CICERO KNOWLES, alias C. KENWORTIIY and SAM- UEL SMITH, age 31, height 5 ft. 34 ins., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, nose broken, eyes grey, mole right side of face; dress, light fawn- colour overcoat, dark suit and light cap, sometimes wears a dark overcoat and bowler hat.. A canvasser, native of Blackburn, convicted of larceny ( trick), at Oldham, 8th April, 1911, and at Ashton, 8th May, 1911, of false pretences. Usually carries a brown traveller's bag. He calls upon_ shopkeepers, states he is a representative of the Daily Mirror and that he is giving lectures to school children on the use of " Phototint " in connection with a competition supposed arranged by the Daily Mir- ror; induces them to purchase large quantities of a worthless article, and gives receipts usually signed " C. K." p. p. Kenworthy Brothers. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable. Birkenhead. HAMPSHIRE. 31. - Portsmouth { Borough*. For embezzle- ment— FREDERICK ARTHUR ENGLAND, age 26, height 6 ft., awkward build, rather broad shoulders, stoops slightly, complexion, hair and eyes dark, rather large and splay feet; dress, brown suit, dark tweed overcoat, green cap. Has been employed by a firm of provision merchants; ab sconded 30th ult. May endeavour to obtaiu em- ployment as a carman. Is accompanied by his wife ( not wanted) age about 25, height about 5 ft. 5 ins., complexion fair, hair light; dress, dark costume, blue hat, black fur and muff. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. YORKSHIRE Otley ( County).— For stealing at Baildon, 10th inst., a 18- ct. gold signet ring, marked " C. H. B. "; 1 lady's gold keeper ring; 1 do. gold dress ring, set 3 pearls and 3 black stones; 1 gold pin, snake pattern; 1 silver drinking cup, " C. H. B., Eccleshill," thereon; 1 long silver chain; 1 silver backed hair brush, plain back; 1 silver hair comb; 1 silver pin tray, swan engraved thereon; 4 silver dessert spoons, " C. H. B.," " A. B.," and " C. J. B. " thereon; 12 silver fish eaters, " B." thereon, in wood case; 2 silver pencil cases; 1 blue sugar basin, silver stand; 1 silver cake stand; 2 black ebony hand mirrors; 1 alarm clock, wood frame; 1 grey ( West Riding). She answered an advertisement in the Sheffield Daily Telegraph 29th Nov. last, for a servant, from Newcastle- on- Tyne, and gave as a reference a person named Bennet or Bentley, of Newcastle- on- Tyne. Left behind a new tin trunk, painted green, label thereon, with " Newcastle, L. & N. W." No doubt accompanied by A MAN, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 ins., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark ; wearing black suit. He worked for a firm at Bradford who do patent concrete flooring work, as well as at Clegg's Mill, Stockport, three years ago. Is a good billiard player. A native of Cleckheaton, Yorkshire, who spent the day in a local hotel at Taken 7 years ago. satin dress, trimmed with braid; 1 black silk under- skirt; 1 silver oval embossed tea caddy; 1 silver- plated water jug; 2 overcoats, 1 dark mixture serge, black sateen lining, 1 dark grey mixture rainproof, fit man 6 ft. lin., 18 stones weight; 1 pair of lady's black lace " K " boots, purple lining. NELLIE INGHAM, alias- FLORRIE JACK- SON and ANNIE BURNS, age 27, height 5 ft 5 or 6 ins., slight build, complexion fair, long face, hair light brown, eyes blue, slight scar left side of mouth; dress, biscuit straw hat, two bands around of same shade, fawn rainproof coat, white blouse, black skirt and earrings. Taken 5 years ago. Baildon, on day of robbery, and spoke of an ap- pointment in the evening at the house where Ing- ham was employed. These persons appear to take J either apartments or lodgings at private houses. The woman then answers advertisements for ser- vants and gives false characters written either by herself or the man. If engaged she stays a few days, and when left alone absconds with all she can steal, and is, no doubt, joined after by the man. Also wanted at Harrogate. Information to Superintendent Strain, Otley; or to the Chief Constable, Wakefield. JLCt.' U-. lacLa. " h ftp tie. rfJUAJLcL W- aXAf if^ ufJL SPECIMEN OF INGHAM'S HANDWRITING. 2 T H E P O L I C E 4 GAZETTE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1911. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED— continued. LANCASHIRE. 32.— Liverpool ( City).— For obtaining money by false pretences, 25th September last ( clothing club fraud)— THOMAS EDMUND WHIT- TAKER, age 34, height 5 ft 5 ins, complexion fresh, hair ( going bald) and moustache brown, turn- ing grey, eyes grey.— FREDERICK WILLIAM DAVIES, age 41, height 5 ft. 5 ins, complexion fresh, hair and moustache sandy. Stated they represented the Bond of Union Supply Co. Re- cently traded as the Nottingham Lace Curtain Com- pany, and used the names of Snape and Harwood. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. NORFOLK. 33.— Great Yarmouth ( Borough).— wanted on Bench warrant for failing to appear at the Norfolk Assizes on a charge of carnal know- ledge of a girl under 16 years.— FREDERICK ELLIOTT, age 31, height 6 ft. 1 in, complexion 69 and 88, 8th inst,), age 48, height 5 ft. 7 ins, complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, tinged v ith grey, eyes grey, high forehead ; dresses well. Native of Woking. Photograph on application. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Ox- ford SHROPSHIRE. 35.— Oswestry ( County).— For obtaining a zither banjo by false pretences— ERIC MORTON, I age about 20, height about 5 ft. 2 ins, complexion pale, hair ( very thick) light brown, large abscess scar right side of neck, small do. left side, slightly J bow- legged; dress, black frock coat, fancy vest, grey striped trousers, green soft hat, light lace boots. A native of Fallowfield, Manchester. He was em- ployed as property man at a theatre. Is said to have sold hair restorer at markets in Lancashire. Is also wanted for larceny at Rochdale. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Hamlet, Oswestry. fresh, hair and eyes brown; of smart appearance and good address. A music master, native of London. Has served in the army. Information to the Chief Constable, Great Yar- mouth. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( cmtvnuei).- OXFORDSHIRE. 31 . — Oxford ( County).— For house and office" breaking— WILLIAM JOHN BAKER, Office No. 724- 05 ( Case 72, 16th June, 50, 4th August, SUSSEX ( East.) 36.— East Grinstead ( County).— For ob- taining £ 10 4s. by a worthless cheque No. B- 127- 300, on the London and South- Western Bank, Ltd, Vauxhall Branch, drawn in favour of G. H. Aus- ten, Esq, by H. Foster & Sons, which was returned marked " No account,"— G. H. AUSTEN, age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins, rather stout build, complexion fair, hair ( bald on top), and moustache turning grey; dress, dark suit and cap, carried a small brown bag and a small wooden box. Stated he was a commercial traveller. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Anscombe, East Grin- stead. 37.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For failing to surrender to his bail at Lewes Assizes, 8th inst, on a charge of larceny— WILLIAM WEBB, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 ins, complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top), and heavy moustache brown, eyes grey, cross flags, anchor, and 2 dots right forearm, boil scars on neck. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Eastbourne. WILTSHIRE. 38.— Trowbridge ( County).— For stealing a white serge jacket suit and one shirt— HER- BERT BARRY, alias BERRY and THOMPSON, Office No. 226- 03, age 26, height 5 ft. 10i ins, complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved or may have slight moustache, eyes brown; tattooed fe- male, fish, and sailor right upper arm, horse's head, shoe, female's head, clasped hands, and heart right forearm, female's head back right hand, female, bust of female upper left arm, snake, broken dag- ger, etc, left forearm, dagger and flower back left hand; dress, grey jacket ( rather short), and trou- sers, cap and muffler ( shabby). Of military ap- pearance. A native of Frome, Somerset. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Maloney, Trowbridge. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 39.— DeWSbury ( County).— For stealing at Liversedge, 16th inst., a silver English lever watch, No. 67146, " Fattorini, Bradford," on works, white dial, gold hands; 1 green mixture striped jacket; 1 brown mixture vest with green stripes; a green cotton handkerchief; 1 pair light lace boots, size 7; 1 light green vest; 1 brown leather bag purse, fastens with ring; 2 photographs ( one of a youth by Mansfield, Bradford, the other of a youth and boy) ; 1 old brown cap, and 8s.— WILLIAM CON- DON, age 16, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 ins, complexion pale, hair very dark, W. West, and a flower tat- tooed left forearm, tattoo marks right forearm; dress, dark grey mixture jacket and trousers; brown vest with green stripes, old brown cap, " Sherburn " written inside, light lace boots, may also be wearing a green mixture striped jacket and light greeu vest. A native of South Shields. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom Information to Supt. Marshall, County Police, Dewsbury. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. HERTFORDSHIRE. 40.— St. Albans ( City).— Charged with obtaining monev by worthless cheques— EDWARD NAUGHTON, Office No. S. 139623, age 23, height 5 ft. 8i ins, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown; dress, brown striped suit, black over- coat, green plush soft hat, of smart appearance.— EDWARD JOHN FENNER, Office No. 703- 11, age 38, height 5 ft. ins, complexion fresh, hair light brown, turning grey ( thin on top of head), eyes grey; tattooed " M. L." and vase of flowers right forearm, bust of woman and basket of flowers left forearm; dress, dark check suit, dark grey overcoat, black bowler hat. Has been convicted at Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, London and Exeter. They called upon tradesmen, and ordered goods ( to be sent to an address the following day), ten- dering cheques drawn by " E. J. Kellett" in favour of " William Wilson," on the London and South- western Bank, Fleet Street Branch, since found to have been stolen in a case of robbery in the City of London. Believed wanted elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, St. Albans. KENT. 41.— Sevenoaks ( County) — Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 4th prox, for indecently assaulting a female— RICHARD EVERESTT, age 31, height 5 ft. 3 ins, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue; dress, dark jacket and vest, green cord trousers, dark cap, old boots. A tramp- ing labourer. 42.- Sevenoaks ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 4tli prox, for unlawfully and knowingly uttering a cheque on the Dingley Pethybridge White and Dingley Bankers, Tavi- stock,— GEORGE EDWARD SPECKETT, age 39, height 5 ft ins, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel; dress, grey jacket and trousers, fancy blue vest with white spots, dark overcoat, fancy blue knitted tie. A native of Chipstead, Kent. Is identical with MAN, Case No. 28, 15th inst. Information to Supt. Fowle, Sevenoaks. LANCASHIRE. 43.— Liverpool ( City).— Charged with un- lawful possession of 13 £ 5 Bank of England notes — SUSAN NESBIT, age 30, height 5 ft. 3 ins, complexion fresh, hair black, eyes brown, LOHB over SPSH, and heart left forearm, thistle on breast; ADA SMITH, age 29, height 5 ft. Tin, complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown. Photo- graphs can be seen on application. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 44.— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— Since October last, from Verviers BELGIUM, 2 statuettes in copper or silver gilt, 1st about 13£ ins. high, of The Saviour, sitting on a seat with back and arms, wearing long tunic, and holding the symbolic globe in left hand, right hand raised forward, two first fingers are also raised ; 2nd about 10J ins. high, of the Apostle St. Paul, holding sword, wearing a long tunic, with a book and collar, set stones. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CA MBRIDGESHIRE. 45.— Cambridge ( County).— 16th inst, a 2J h. p. 1911 Douglas motor bicycle, model E, two speeds, free engine and clutch, starting handle, No. CE 1558, no pedals, long footboards, 26 by 2 in. tyres, Avon studded tyre front wheel, Hutchinson tyre back wheel, butt- end tube, P. & H. acetylene gas lamp and generator. Serpentine horn,— By A MAN, giving names WALTERS and SCOTT, age 19, 5 ft. 7 ins, thin face, complexion pasty, dark eyes and eyebrows, long hair black, slight build, walks slovenly, broad accent; dress, grey overcoat, dark grey cap, dark suit, heavy boots, appear to be too large, brown leggings, rubber collar, dark bow tie, brown mackintosh; wears brass watch chain with yellow glass stone in pendant. May have a pair of new dark trousers and a waistcoat in parcel on bicycle. Supposed arrived here on 14th inst, riding a nearly new B. S. A. bicycle. Left with stolen motor cycle 19tli inst, on which date he was seen at Spalding, and was enquiring for the north. Is believed to be a tailor. Has let- ters addressed to him at post offices. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Castle Hill, Cambridge. CHESHIRE. 16.— Crewe ( County).— 6th inst, by house breaking, a 9- et. gold neckchain, double links, oval chased locket attached; 1 15- ct. gold bracelet, chain pattern, set 2 pearls and 1 turquoise; 1 gold ring, set 3 turquoise; 1 gold wedding ring; 1 gold brooch, blue stone in centre, surrounded by small brill iauts; 1 round gold locket, treble ring edge, with glass for hair or photograuh, old- fashioned ; 1 heavy silver thimble; 1 9- ct. gold do, in case, may have " Marsh, Shrewsbury," in case; 2 small . FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, L9il. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. tw O ,. JPBOPERTY 8TOLEN-( w/ iii « u « i). j common brooches, one contains photograph of lady, the other of gentleman; a few foreign coins, and about £ 9. Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. DURHAM. 47.— Gateshead ( Borough).— 16th inst., by housebreaking, a lady's gold keyless demi- hunter . watch, No. 56208, black pointers, blue enamelled • numerals outside front case, monogram " I. J." on back; 1 gold watch, key wind, white dial, black chapters, gold pointers, engraved back, shield in centre for monogram; watch out of repair; 1 lady's : lqng gold guard, plain link, and curb alternately, ring catch, appendages, 1 small gold locket, oval, engraved, photograph of lady and gentleman in- side; 1 small square gold locket, book design, plain; 1, gold cross; 1 gold watch key, yellow stone one side, dark green stone the other, minus steel end; 1 lady's gold neckchain, fine small links; had at- tached a gold heart- shaped pendant, set turquoise and pearls, pearl drop at bottom; 1 lady's gold brooch, in. long, round shield in centre, set with red stone surrounded by 5 pearls, engraved each Bide, place in back for hair; 1 lady's gold dress ring, very old, set three pearls and two diamonds at each side of pearls; 1 lady's brown morocco leather purse, silver bands on corners, silver catch; 1 George five- shilling piece; 1 spade guinea; and the following Jubilee coins— 2 sovereigns; 2 half- sovereigns; 1 five- shilling piece; 2 half- crowns; 2 single shillings; 1 gold bar brooch, about 2 ins. long, and J in. broad, cross piece fixed in slanting position on centre, set with ruby in centre and a pearl at each side, small loop at top and bottom of brooch, dull gold, polished at end9; small safety chain attached; 1 gold pin brooch, swallow in cen- tre, set pearls; 1 silver crescent brooch, star at one end, brilliant in centre. Information to the Chief Constable, Gateshead. ESSEX. 48.— Grays ( CountyV— 18th inst., at South Ockendon, a black enamelled bicycle, 24 in. frame, 28- in. wheels, old- fashioned rims; Bowden back rim brake, North Road raised handlebars, replated, Silvertown tyres, celluloid mudguards, rubber pedals. Information to Supt. Laver, Grays. id.— Southend ( County).— 15th inst., by housebreaking, A 9- ct. neckchain, long, secret link pattern, with 8 or 9 trinkets, consisting of a mouse- trap, elephant, dog, box, horse and small ame- thyst, attached; 1 18- ct Geneva watch, very old, open face, gold dial, gold hands, engine turned, key winding; 1 15- ct. Geneva watch, gold dial, gold hands, key winding, engraved case, with' — M. R. on back; 1 lady's 18- ct. half- hoop, 5 stone diamond ring; 1 do. 18- ct. pe » rl ring, whole pearls, one missing, blue enamelled shank, chipped; 1 pair of 9- ct. earrings, trumpet shape, set row of tur- quoise, and a gold ball drop; 1 gold brooch, ob- long, set one diamond in centre; 1 15- ct. neckchain, small pendant attached, containing photograph of man and woman; 1 15- ct. curb pattern bracelet, with padlock attached; 1 9- ct. twisted Bracelet, knot at centre; 1 12- ct bracelet, formerly an albert, with a round gold locket attached ; 1 pair of gold rimmed spectacles; 1 silver spectacle case, hook at end; 1 silver chatelaine, 1 pair of silver scissors, 1 silver thimble case, 1 silver scent bottle, attached ; 1 silver mounted hairbrush; 1 ebonv hairbrush; 1 silver notebook, about 2 inches wide. Information to Supt. Marden, Southend. HER TFORDSHIRE. 50.— Hitchin ( County). - 18th inst., a Triumph bicycle, black enamelled, plated rims and spokes, rather rusty, 26 in. wheels, slightly dropped han- dlebars, rat- trap pedals, new Warwick front tyre, Palmer back tyre, inverted lever brakes ( front one out of order), free wheel, celluloid pump.— By a MAN, age about 20, height about 5 ft. 9 ins., good build, complexion fresh, full face and eyes, clean shaven, wearing cap and long dark overcoat. Is believed identical with a man wanted for laroeny lodgings at St. Albans. Information to Actg.- Supt. Peck, Hitchin. KENT. 51 — Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— 14th inst., a Hudson " All- Weather" bicycle, No. 98057, enamelled black, usual bright parts enamelled black, 3- speed gear, roller lever rim brakes, front and rear, 24- inch frame, 28- inch wheels, aluminium rims, raised handlebars, steering lock, mudguard with front extension, oil bath gear case, carrier on back, New Hudson tyres, acetylene lamp. Information to the Chief Constable, Tunbridge Wells. OXFORDSHIRE. 52.— Oxford ( County\— Particulars, re table cloths stolen, Case No. 54, 17th ult. Cancelled. SOMERSETSHIRE. 53._ Bath ( CitjA.— 15t. h inst., bv housebreaking, 2 gold twisted bangles, old coins and keys attached ; 1 gold cross, set emeralds and diamonds, pearls at each end, about two inches long; 1 lady's gold ring, 6et 5 large emeralds; 1 do., set 5 diamonds; 1 do., set pearls, surrounded with diamonds; 1 do., mar- quise and diamond ring; 1 do. gold ring, set sap- phires and diamonds; 1 do. Mizpah ring; 1 do., curb pattern ring; 1 do., ring, set 5 or 6 pearls, shape of a cross; 1 gold pendant with photograph of a little girl one side; 1 old- fashioned crystal and gold brooch; 1 large matrix turquoise necklet; 1 lady's gold keyless watch, gold dial, chased back; 1 gold mourning locket, " In Memory," and cross on one side, other side chased; 1 gold bracelet, about an inch wide, with edge shape of beads; 1 blue enamelled locket, with pearls shape of a de- sign; 2 turquoise and pearl necklets; 1 plain gold ring; 1 gold neckchain; 1 small gold chain; also about £ 9. Information to the Chief Constable, Bath. SUSSEX ( East). 54.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— Between 1st March and 30th November, 1911. a diamond scroll and cluster brooch pendant, No. 1733; 1 yellow sapphire and diamond brooch, No. 6/ 4626; 1 dia- mond circular brooch, with bow loop, No. 6/ 4736; 1 diamond horseshoe scarfpin, No. 21737 ; 1 5- stone carved half- hoop diamond ring, No. 22807; 1 do., No. 22903; 1 diamond cluster and sides, No. 9778 and 554; 1 3- stone diamond silver collet set; No. 9873; 1 18- ct. curb double albert, maker's mark, M. & M., No. 12641 ; 1 18- ct. fetter and three albert do., 12644 ; 1 18- ct. close curb double albert, do., No. 12711; 1 18- ct. single curb albert, do., No. 12715; 1 18- ct. curb snap bracelet ( solid), do., No. 17022; I 18- ct. plain cigarette case, maker's mark, D. & F., No. 12830; 1 18- ct. cigarette case, No. 24713; 1 18- ct. matchbox ( plain) No. 24069; 1 18- cfc. do., do., maker's name, W. N., No. 24684. Information to the Chief Constable, Eastbourne. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). • £ 100 REWARD. 55.— Hull ( City).— 16tli inst., from a jeweller's shop, two carved Oak trays, covered with light coloured velvet, one about 14 ins. by 8 ins., other about 4 ins., by 4£ ins., oblong pattern, containing: Stock No. 535, Cost m/ p/- 18- ct. diamond cluster ring, one diamond each side; 579 m/ p/- do. cluster ring, one ruby centre, diamond round; 716 m/-/- do. ring, 2 rubies, 2 diamonds between 1 diamond each end; 768 t/-/- do. do., 5- stone diamond half hoop; 869 t/ p/- do. do.; 887 t/ t/ t do., 2 rubies and 1 diamond gipsy; 940 m/ e/- do., diamond and sap- phire cluster; 945 i/ e/- do., diamond and sapphire marquise; 946 i/ e/- do., diamond and ruby mar- quise; 998 d/ gt/- do. diamond and ruby half- hoop, carved setting; 14 h/- do. diamond and turquoise cluster; 204 h/ p/- do. 5- stone diamond half- hoop claw setting; 305 t/ i/- do., do.; 306 h/ t/- do., do.; 328 t/-/- do., do.; 436 t/-/- do. 3- stone diamond gipsy; 454 w/ i/ t do., 2 diamonds and 1 sapphire; 456 i/ gh/ t do. 1 diamond and 2 sapphires; 519 gm/ p-/ do. diamond and emerald half- hoop, carved sides; 549 gg/-/- do. 3- stone diamond; 562 w/-/- do. 3 sapphires and 4 diamonds; 591 p/-/- do. diamond marquise 21 brilliants; 592 gt/-/- do. 5 stone diamond half- hoop; 662 gm/ gi/- do., do.; 663 m/ i/- do., do.; 672 t/-/-~ do., star gipsy; 742 gd/-/- do., cluster set with 8 diamonds and 1 sapphire in centre; 789 w/ p/- 3 rubies and 2 diamonds; 794 t/ gi/- do., 3 diamonds and 2 olivines half- hoop; 799 i/ p/- 18- ct. double- headed snake; 800 w/-/- do., do., set with 2 diamonds; 811 t/ gi/- do. 5- stone diamond half- hoop; 832 t/ i/- do. 3- stone diamond, claw setting; 833 t/ h/- do. 3- stone diamond, gipsy setting- 847 m/-/- do. 2 diamonds and 3 sapphires, half- hoop, carved sides; 865 p/-/- do. 5- stone diamond half hoop, boat setting; 939 i/ d/- do. diamond and ruby cluster; 894 t/ p/- do. cluster 8 diamonds an< 5 1 pearl; 898 gi/-/- do. 5- stone diamond half hoop; 928 p/ p- do., diamond and ruby cluster; 949 h/-/- do. 5- stone diamond half- hoop, claw set- ting; 1088 t/-/- do. 5- stone diamond, boat setting, claw mount; 1189 i/ o/ t do. 5- stone diamond, boat setting; 1192 dm/ h/ t do. single stone diamond, 1. J, 1/ 32, 1/ 64; 1194 gm/ gd'tdo., single stone diamond, split shank, }, j, 1/ 16, 1/ 64; 1196 gm/ w/ t do. single stone diamond, platinum, claw setting, flat shank, 1/ 16; 1195 go/ gw-/ do. single stone diamond, claw setting, 1/ 16, 1/ 32; 1272 m/ gh/ t do. 5- stone diamond,' carved setting; 1277 gm/ p/ t do. 2- stone cross- over dia- mond, 1, J, 1/ 16, 1/ 64; 1279 e/ gi/ t do. single stone diamond, split shank, J, 1/ 32; 1280 gg/ o/ t do., single stone diamond, split shank. A, i; 1281 gw/ e/ t do., do., 1, 1/ 64; 1282 oe/ w/- do", do., 2, J, 1/ 64; 1283 ge/ gi/- do. do., 1, 1/ 64 •' 1284 dd / o J - do., do., 2, i, 1/ 64; 1295. t/-/- do., diamond and sapphire cluster, 9 diamonds and 1 sapphire: 1323 p/ p/- do. diamond cluster, split shank.—^ By TWO MEN, 1st a? e about 35. slight build, hair dark, moustache brown, wearing an overcoat; 2nd age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., complexion dark, of Jewish appearance, wearing navy blue overcoat, black hard felt hat: was carrv- ing a black leather handbag, very old- fashioned, about 18 or 20 ins., nearly square. The first described entered the shop and pur- chased a silver brooch, and showed four or five sovereigns; he then made reference to gold initial brooch which was in the window, stating he would show the assistant, and both went outside. He held the assistant in conversation, and immediately afterwards two ladies entered the shop, when they saw second described man closing the handbag, and coming from behind the counter. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull, by whom the above reward will be naid to any person or persons giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thieves and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 56.— Halifax ( County).— 17th inst., by house- breaking at Hipperholme, a gold horseshoe brooch, set 8 or 9 pearls, sapphire in centre; 1 lady's double gold chain, twisted links one inch long, screw in each link; 1 small heart- shaped silver enamelled brooch, double plait hair chain, mounted in gold, 6 or 8 gold links on bar end, bar forms watch key shape of pencil, white stone on end; 1 silver hunter watch; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, black numer- als, plain case; 1 long Abysinnian gold chain, curb pattern. Information to Supt. Brown, Halifax. 57.— Bradford ( City).— 10th inst., by house- breaking.— A black leather purse containing £ 2, 1 small key; 1 small crocodile leather purse, contain- ing 5s., 3 compartments, had attached a long gold neck chain ( old- fashioned long links), and massive oval plain gold locket, " H. C." raised outside, con- taining photographs of 2 ladies and gentleman 1 old- fashioned gold brooch, oval, set 3 amethysts and amethyst pendant; 2 cameo brooches, gold setting, one figure of woman, the other figure of man and woman; 1 large gold mourning brooch, oval, hair in centre, set round with pearls, en- graved at back " In memory of T. Metcalfe, J. Gibbs, B. Casson"; 1 thin gold neck chain, had attached a gold heart shaped pendant, red stone in centre; 1 large gold bar brooch, set with 3 corals, pearl in centre of each; 1 old gold brooch, round filigree work on top; had attached a small chain and 2 tassels; 2 gold earrings, long filigree work to match above; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, white face, flowered, black hands and numerals, engraved back; 1 tortoiseshell and gold spectacle case; 1 gold brooch and pendant, set amethyst; 2 pairs sleeve links, coral and gold; 1 do., do., with dia- mond in centre; 6 studs, coral and gold; I small gold locket, containing miniature; 1 large do., con- taining 2 miniatures ; 1 gold horseshoe bangle. 13th inst., by housebreaking, A silver watch, No. 671167, gold hands, black numerals, " J. G. Graves" on front; 1 silver chain, open curb pattern, had attached a heart shaped medal, with " Harrier " on one side; a shield shaped do., two gold bars across; 1 metal chain with brownish red drop; also 6 keys on ring. 16th inst., by housebreaking, A gold pendant, bird in centre, with gold drop attached; 1 lady's 18- ct. gold ring, set 2 diamonds and 1 ruby;" 1 lady's half hoop gold ring, set garnets and pearls; 1 star shaped pendant, set brilliants; 1 silver curb bracelet, gold dipped, with coins attached, one coin engraved " September 15th, 1907, P. W." scratched thereon; 1 long blue enamelled brooch; 1 gold bar brooch, with wishbone thereon. 1 gold bangle, set ruby and 5 pearls; 1 rolled gold bangle, had attached a turquoise wishbone; 1 silver bangle set Co'rnelian stones; 1 silver brooch, tennis racket and ball pattern : 1 silver enamelled brooch, oblong; 1 gold pin, ball top; 1 gold button hook, claw han- dle, Cornelian ball in centre; 2 silver pencil cases, one set amethyst; 1 lady's gold oval locket. 15th inst., by housebreaking, A silver Geneva watch, marked 10 rubv " inside, white face, black hands and numerals; 1 white metal chain, curb pattern, had attached a silver medal marked " Shef- field Equalized Independent Order of Druids " on one side, and the club coat of arms on the other; 1 Jubilee shilling, one side gilded, other side in different colours, attached to a chain with horse- shoe with silver border; 1 leather purse, snap fas- tener, containing £ 1 16s. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Bradford. PROPERTY RECOVERED. ESSEX. 58.— Southend ( County).— Watch, etc., stolen at Westcliff- on- Sea, Case No. 50, 15th inst. and thief arrested. OXFORDSHIRE. 59.— Oxford ( County's.— Two shooting jacket. ® , 1 grey iacket and 1 pair brown golf shoes, Case No. 49, 24th ult., at Warwick. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 60.— R Division*— 18th inst., 2 light bay geldings, both aged, ( one 16 hands, star on fore- head, hind heels white, medium mane and tail; other 15 hands, off hind leg white, star on forehead, medium mane and tail). Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. MISCELLANEOUS. LANCASHIRE. 61.— Liverpool ( City).— Pledged 14th inst., by A MAN, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 ins., hair and moustache dark, wearing dark clothing, hard hat, a heavy 9- ct. gold plain cigarette case, with hand painted panel outside representing a female and 2 small Cupid figures. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. APPREHENSIONS. Metropolitan Police District, 62 — Convict Supervision Office.— WALTER YOXALL, Office No. 202- 03, Tabular Form, 2nd June, 1911, at Ashby- de- la- Zouch, for uttering counterfeit coin, etc. 63.— J Division.— FRANCIS BAXTER, Case No. 6, 15th inst. 64.- 5 Division.— ALFRED RUSSILL, Case No. 9, 8th inst. 65.— Y Division.— HAROLD TRICKETT, Case No. 6, 10th ult. 66.— Hampshire, Cosport ( County).— W. F. SEARLE, Case No. 21, 8th inst. 67.— Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Borough)— FREDERICK GILBERT, Case No. 18, 21st July last. 68.— H ampshire, Portsmouth ( Borough)— THOMAS GODDARD, alias FRANK GODDARD, Case No. 22, 8th inst., at Winches- ter. 69.— K e n t, Folkestone ( Borough).— ROBERT SHRIMPTON, Case No. 29, 8th inst. 70 — Lincolnshire, Spilsby ( County),— BERNARD RANKIN, Case No. 35, 8th inst. 71— Monmouthshire, Newport ( Borough)— REGINALD MAURICE MORTI- MER, alias MAURICE SINCLAIR, Case No. 36, 18th March, 1910, and sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment at County of London Sessions for larceny. " it— Norfolk, Holt ( County).— ARM1NE MOUNTAIN, Case No. 37, 8th inst. 73.— Warwickshire, Birmingham ( City)— THOMAS MACDONALD, Office No. 601- 02, Case 29, 8th September, 1911, sentenced at the County of London Sessions, 28th Septem- ber, 1911, to 14 months' hard labour for larceny. MISSING. 74.— Body of ELEANOR COATES, Case No. 74, 15th inst., found drowned. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. NORTHUMBERLAND. 75.— Blyth ( County).— For failing to report — JOSEPH SMITH, alias SINCLAIR, SAMSON, and NOLAN, Office No. 1408- 97, age 41. height 5 ft. 9| ins., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, scar front right forearm. Native of London. Sen- tenced Leeds Sessions, 11th October, 1904, to 6 years' penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 16th November, 1910, remanet expires 5th December, 1912. S. X. e. 86. Information to Supt. Tough, Blyth. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 76.— Dewshury ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— F. LITTLEWOOD, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., slight build, com- plexion fair, hair and moustache light ginger; dress, brown overcoat, dark vest and trousers, hard felt hat.— THOMAS RACE, age 38 to 10, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., complexion fresh, round face, small features, hair dark; dress, dark grey overcoat, dark vest and trousers, green soft hat. They canvassed Batley on 16th inst., stated they represented the Yorkshire Curtain Co., who were opening a shop in Dewsbury, 19th inst., and were issuing as an advertisement, a limited number of 1checks, ar. d that all holders of numbers 1 to : 00 woj'. a recive a pair of 3/ 11 curtains without further payment. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Marshall, County Police, Dewsbury. 77.— Dewsbury ( Borough).— For false pre- tences— SIDNEY ROBINSON, age about 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., slight build, complexion pale, thin features, straight prominent nose, thin lips, hair dark brown, clean shaven, Midland ac- cent. He called at an hotel 15th ult., represented that he was a traveller in children's toys, for his father, trading as Messrs. Robinson & Son, Oxford Street, London, arranged to rent the coa. rli iiou? e as a store room, then presented a cheque Lir £ 3 15s. on Messrs. Prescott, Cave, Loder & Co., Bankers, Threadneedle Street, London, payable to Sidney Robinson, account of Robinson & Son, Oxford St. r signed Peter Robinson. The cheque lias since been returned through the bank marked " Nojj ac- count, drawn upon a stolen form." Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Dewsbury. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. GLOUCES TERSHIRE. 78.— Stroud { County).— Committed^- for trial at the next Gloucester Assizes, charged with steal- ing a quantity of cloth, and causing grievous bodi- ly harm to a police officer— WILLIAM McJN- TOSH SMITH, alias McINTOSH, Office No. S. 32035, ( S. C. R. 210- 04), age 37, height 5 ft. 5 ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey. Na- tive of Kirkcaldy, and speaks with a strong Scotch accent; dress, dark serge suit, light nixture tweed cap, lace boots.— Also WILLIAM MACFAR- LANE, charged in conjunction with The above- named with receiving the stolen property, * ge 39, height 5 ft. 4 ins., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown. A native of Kirkcaldy, and also speaks with a strong Scotch accent; dress, dark mixture suit and cap, black lace boots. May be wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt Biggs, Stroud. PR0PERTY~ ST0LEl CITY OF LONDON. 79.— 20th ult., from a public house, a cheque book on the London and South Western Bank, Fleet Street Branch, containing 42 blank cheques, Nos. C. 132759 to 132800 inclusive. Information to Supt. Ottaway, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. APPREHENSIONS. 80 - City of London. — RUSSELL KING, Case No. 4, 24th ult. 81.— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Sheffield ( City).— HAROLD TRICKETT, Case No. 37, 17th ult., in Londou. List of Licence- Holders, Supervisees, ended 16th Expirees, December, who have been re- apprehended, 1911. with the result, & o* for the week Division concerned. Office No. NAME. Sentence Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. E. G. Y. N. G. J- T. G. E. J. ^ F. G. S. T. X. D. E. Y. L. S. L. S. T. X. L. P. R. X. G. J. H J. M. P, H. H. K. P. X. E. T. J. N. Y. R. A. K. L. 340- 00 BENSON, THOMAS 1324— 10 CRAWLEY, GEORGE STANLEY • 2949— 01 DAY, GEORGE 2715— 00 FELIX, GEORGE 1310— 07 FINNEY, THOS. 1539— 11 FULLER, JOHN 1272— 02 GREEN, EDWARD 1843— 06 GRIFFITHS, HENRY 1329— 06 HARRIS, FREDERICK 3270- 97 HUNT, JOHN 2368— 01 JOHNSON, THOMAS 3579— 99 PROCTOR, JOHN 296— 11 ROBINSON, WILLIAM 904— 07 ROMAYNE, MARGARET 1250— 04 SHEEHAN, DANIEL 1764— 99 SMITH, GEORGE 1816— 98 SMITH, MARY ANN 60— 03SPENCER, WILLIAM 1761— 99 STANLEY, HENRY 392— 10 STEERS, ROBERT 384- 11 STEWART, GEORGE 354— OH WARWICK, GEORGE 1764— 05 WHITE, WILLIAM 413— 04 WILSON, THOMAS 3 months h. l. 4 years p. s. 18 months h. l. 3 months h. l. Bound over 3 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 12 months h. l. £ 25 5s. or 6 weeks h. l 18 months h. l. 3 months h. l. Bound over 1 month h. l. 1 month h. l. 12 months h. l. 7 days h. l. 18 months h. l. 3 years p. s. ( consecutive) 12 months h. l. 2 months h. l. 9 months h. l. 5s. and 6s. costs or 7 days h. l. 1 month h. l. 6 months h. l. 14th Dec., Marylebone P. Ct. 23rd Dec., Kent Assizes 7th Dec., C. C. Ct. 12th Dec., Old Street P. Ct. 13th Dec., Towe? Bridge P. Ct. 11th Dec., Feltham Petty Scss. 13th Dec., Clerkenwell P. Ct. 14th Dec., Marylebone P. Ct 7th Dec., C. C. Ct. 15th Dec., Bow St. P. Ct. 11th Dec., C. C. Ct. 12th Dec., Tower Bridge P Ct. 8th Dec., Bow St P. Ct. 27th Nov., Willesden Petty Sess. 12th Dec., Lambeth P. Ct. 14th Dec., Mansion House P. Ct. 6th Dec., Bromley Petty Se- s. 16th Die., C. C. Ct. 14th Dec., Guildhall P. Ct. 13th Dec., Clerkenwell P. Ct. lst Dec.. Birmingham Assizes 14th Dec.. Tottenham Petty STTOS. 14th Dec., Greenwich P. Ct. 11th Dec., Westminster P. Ct. Suspected person Obtaining money by false pretences Shopbreaking Larceny Failing to report Larceny P. of C. Act. Suspected person and P. of C. Act | Shop breaking Keeping a brothel Uttering forged cheque Living on earnings of prostitution Failing to report Drank Assault P. of C. Act. Begging Rioting and wounding P. of C. Act Unlawful possession Larceny ( Railway Station) Using obscene language Assault Failing to report GEORGE GILBERT Same Name GEORGE THOMPSON CHARLES PLUME Same Name Same Name Same Name JOHN COLLINS Same Name Same Name THOMAS CRINIAN Same Name Same Name AGNES DORIS Same Name GEORGE DAY MARi" ANN KENNEDY Same Name HARRY WILLIAMS Same Name JOHN DAVIES jSame Name Same Namf CHARLES BALLAR P. C. Mallett, C. I. D., D. Divl.- Det.- Inspr. Haigh, J. P. C. Cawthorne, 319B. CP P. C. Harris, 366G, and P. C. Pearyr C. I. D.. G. P. S. Webber, C. I. D., M, and P. S. Handlej, C. I. D., J. P. C. Collins, 399T, and P. C. Stanghon, 513T. P. C. Selby, C. I. D., G, and P. S. Hurn, C. I. D , M. P. C Mallett, C. I. D., D, and P. C. Barr, C. I. D.. K. P. C. Cawthorne, 319B, GP. Divl.- Det.- Inspr. Fowler, C, and P. S. Gittens, C. I. D., N. Inspr. Brennan, L. Inspr. Belcher and P. S. McDonald, C. I. D., CO. P. S. Hoy, 9X. P. C. Woodford, 450P, and P. S. Bissill, C. I. D., P. P. C. Horton, 53B, CP. [ Divl.- Det.- Inspr. Wensley, H. P. C. Seabrooke, 414C, C. P. IP. C. Parker, 214S, and P. C. Ewart, C. I. D., S. P. S. floodman, 59N. P. S Beavis, C. I. D., R. P. v Cornelius, C. I D., A., and P. C. Big- s, 853S. LONDON— PRINTF. D FOR His MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE BY J. J. KKLIIIER < ST Co., LTD., CRAVEN HOUSE, KINGSWAY, W. C.; 3H, ICING WILLIAM STREET, E. C.; & MARSHALSKA WORKS, S. E.