THE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1912. VOL. XXIX., No. 2930. 1. Alt communication* for intortion m the Pouci GAIITTI, and all communica- tion* relating to th* m, thould bt addrttttd to THI EDITOR or THI POLICI GAZBTTB, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 9. Par ticulars concerning perton* who** apprehtntion u tought will be inserted in one issue of th* POLIOI GAZRTTE, if they ar* tuficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 5. Particular* a* to stolen property will be likewise inserted tn one issue, if tuftoient to enable the article in question to b* thereby identified. 4. In all cast* where a reward is offered, th* name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 6. Portrait* of Perton* whose apprehension is sought for serious offences will be inserted at a cost of 8s. per portrait, and engravings of stolen property at a cost of 6t. per photograph or sketch, unless the article is large or unusually intricate, when the charge will be higher. A remittance of 6s. should be made in the first instance for cost of engraving sketches. 8. 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 i « required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of net lets rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all person* to be apprehended or of ttolen property bear a number, and as far a* practicable they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in th* Pouci QITNII, mutt, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcomtnt 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. The Space being limited, announcements concerning " Missing Persons" are only accepted on payment, but insertion in the next or any subsequent issue cannot be guaranteed. The charge for such insertion ( if accepted) will be given on application. 9 All copies of the POLICE GAZETTE re- transmitted by Police Forces should b* prepaid at the ordinary rate for printed matter sent by post within the United Kingdom. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. 13 14 NOTICE. 1. The composition of the Friday No. of the." Police Gazette " wiii be found arranged for easy reference as fol- lows:— ( a) Regulations at top of first page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1.) Metropolitan Police District. ( 2.) Counties. ( 3.) Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged as far as practicable, in alphabetical order. ( c) Persons in Custody. ( 1.) Metropolitan Police District. ( 2.) Counties. ( 3.) Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1.) Metropolitan Police District. ( 2.) Counties. ( 3.) Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. 2 . Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. IDENTIFICATION OF PRISONERS. THE EDITOR requests that Chief Officers of Police, when forwarding for identification by the Metropolitan Police, the Photographs and de- scriptive forms of Persons in custody, will please see that the specific offence is stated, e. g.:— Steal- ing £ 1,000 from bank; stealing pair of boots from shop door; stealing bale of silk, van unattended, & c., & c. This may often prove a ready means of recognition, and Judges have recently complained of the absence of such particulars in dealing with previous convictions. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT l— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— For murder at Chicago, U. S. A.— GEORGE RABENAU, alias TOWHEAD, age 21, height 5 ft. 7£ ins., hair light, supposed clean shaven, eyes blue, large head, swaggering gait, usually has hands in trousers pockets.— JOHN STACEY, age 24, height 5 ft. 7| ins., hair dark brown, eyes dark blue, hard hands, scratches on finger nails, marks on body. A bricklayer, was born in South Africa. Provisional warrant granted. 2.— F Division.— For stealing ( dwelling) 11th inst., a round gold brooch, shape of a large daisy, set 4 or 5 rows of pearls, diamond in oentre; 1 pair gold earrings, star and crescent, set pearls; 2 small gun- metal watches; 1 lady's 18- ct. keyless hunter watch, A. B. R. in monogram on back, photo- graphs of lady and gent, pasted inside; 1 long gold neck- chain, gold pencil case attached; 1 lady's gold ring, set 3 or 4 large pearls, diamond points, initials H. M. B. and A. B. R. inside; 1 antique pen- dant, set garnet, surrounded by paste stones, fine gold neck- chain attached; 1 long silver neck- chain, set paste stones— A MAN, age 40 to 45, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) and eyes dark; dress, dark overcoat, jacket suit, hard felt hat. Represented that he had been engaged to clean the windows. S.— J Division.— For stealing, 20th inst., a lady's gold watch, gold dial, chased; 1 do. neckchain; 1 do. round locket, black enamelled at top; 2 pairs of earrings, ( set turquoise, 15- ct. mount, 1 15- ct. long drop)— ERNEST BROOKS, alias MEREDITH,, age 20 to 22, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 ins., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes blue, speaks French fluently; dress, green striped jacket, suit and cap, dark tweed overcoat, blucher boots. Supposed a native of Newcastle. 4.— L Division.— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— EMIL WEISS, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 8 ins., sloping shoulders, com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes grey; dress dark brown jacket suit, light grey overcoat or mackintosh, hard felt hat. A native of Denmark. Stated he was employed as a pianoforte tuner. Warrant issued. 5— N Division.— For stealing, 9th inst., a lady's 18- ct. gold half- hoop ring, set 5 diamonds; 1 do. bangle, set 3 diamonds, ruby in centre; 1 do. curb bracelet; 1 lady's gold nock- chain, small links, square photograph frame, surrounded with rubies attached; 3 Bank of England notes, 2 for £ 20, Nos. 16284 and 5, dated 16th May, 1910, 1 for £ 10, No. 12230, dated 14th March, 1910, and £ 45.— PHILLIP ISEMAN, alias PHILLIPS, age 27, height 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion sallow, hair ( curly) brown, moustache light brown, may be clean shaven, eyes grey, dent centre of chin, slight 6car right side of face; dress, light brown overcoat, blue serge or grey jacket suit, grey or black bowler hat. A boot repairer, native of Lodz, Poland. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 6. — For obtaining goods by fraud during August, 1911— SPENCER COTTERILL, age 40 to 44, height 6 ft., complexion ruddy, hair and moustache light, of smart appearance : dress, grey suit, black hard felt hat, brown leggings. Late of Carleton Read, Tufnell Park, N. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Ottaway, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. « •— Windsor ( Borough). — For obtaining a gold watch by false pretences, 12th inst.— TWO WTOMEN, 1st, age 24, height 5 ft. 5 ins., rather stout build, complexion and hair dark, wearing long brown coat, open at back, large black straw hat, worn low on forehead, boots with high heels, wore a double- headed diamond snake ring on left little finger— 2nd, age 22, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 ins., slight build, complexion and hair very dark; wear- ing long black coat, black felt or beaver hat with cluster of cord in front. Both of smart appear- ance, and are believed to be daughters of SARAH SMITH, alias DAVIS ( in custody).— A MAN, age about 23, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 ins., complexion fair, slight moustache light; dress, grey fawn- colour jacket suit, trousers turned up, several rows of stitching around bottoms. Had with him a brown horse and light cart, painted dark, containing car- pets and rugs, covered with a small green cloth. They travel the country in caravans bearing names of FRANK LOVELL, OXFORD. SMITH COATS, and DAVIS, speak of an approaching wedding, that they want to purchase presents, or that they are placing a large amount of work in the district, thereby induces shopkeepers to pur- chase a rug or carpet for three or four times its value. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Windsor. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1912. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)—. BUCKINGHA MS HI RE. S.— Chesham { County).— For obtaining £ 5 and £ 2 10s. by worthless cheques on the National Bank, Ltd., Islington Branch, 19th inst.— WIL- LIAM BURNETT, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 2 ins., complexion fresh, hail- ( curly) dark brown, eyes hazel, bad teeth; dress, dark overcoat, grey trousers ( tight fitting), black hard hat. A native of London. Has been a ship's steward. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Trevener, Chesham. CHESHIRE. 9.— Crewe { County).— For neglecting his two children— JAMES ROBERTS, alias FROG- GATT, age 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., complexion fresh, hair ( inclined to curly), dark, clean shaven, eagle, bust of woman and Edith right forearm, anchor and other marks left forearm; dress, dark overcoat and cap, blue vest and trousers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. 10.— Hazel Grove { County).— For stealing, between 6th and 9th inst., a portmanteau ( recov- ered)— FLORENCE RILEY, age 29, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 ins., stout build, complexion dark, hair black, eyes brown, bridge of nose very narrow; dress, dark heliotrope costume, long coat, large black beaver hat, trimmed 2 large black ostrich feathers, brown sealskin stole and muff, white lining. A domestic servant; native of Swinton, Lanes. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Dutton, Hazel Grove. 11.— Stockport { Borough).— For stealing ( servant) £ 140— CHARLES HODSON, age 30, height 5 ft. ins., complexion swarthy, long thin features, hair ( bald on top) black, eyes hazel, slouching gait, toes turned inwards, quiet dis- position; dress, dark jacket suit, dark tweed cap. A clerk; native of Longsight, Manchester. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Stockport. DERBYSHIRE- 12.— Renlshaw ( County).— For stealing £ 4 10s. at Creswell, 5th inst.— JOSEPH ROBERTS, age 21, height 5 ft. 5 ins., complexion pale, hair ( long) dark, eyes brown; dress, dark greenish suit, light cap and mackintosh. A native of Adwy, near Wrexham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Andrew, Renishaw, near Chesterfield. DEVONSHIRE. 13.— Exeter ( City).— For obtaining food and lodging by false pretences— EDWARD ANDER- SON DOUGLAS, Office No. 1930- 08, age 35, height 5 ft. ins.. complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, heavy dark moustache, hands hairy on back, mole under left eye, scar outside right forefinger; dress, blue suit with light stripe, bowler hat, double collar and front combined, dark helitrope tie, aimy shirt. A native of Birmingham. Has been a soldier, and is well- known at Tiverton and Barns- taple. May be found at soldiers' and sailors' insti- tutes or low public houses. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Exeter. DURHAM. 14.— Consett { County).— For burglary, 15th inst., and stealing 2 gold bangles; about 11 lady's gold gem dress rings, 9 to 18- ct., 1 to 5 stones in each, different colours— THOMAS WILLIAM GRAHAM, alias RICHARD GRAHAM, St. CLAIR, and SYLVESTER, age 23, height 5 ft. 4 ins., alight build, complexion fair, rather thin features, hair ( stands up on forehead) brown, eyes light blue; dress, grey jacket suit, fawn colour Or brown ovtercoat, tjrown soft felt hati, white muffler, fancy socks, shoes, brown gloves, green tie. A fitter, native of Consett. Recently liberated from Wormwood Scrubbs prison. Had with him an old brown leather portmanteau, a number of old labels thereon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Dryden, Consett, or to the Chief Constable, County Police, Durham. ESSEX. 15.— Brentwood ( Comity).— For absconding, 21st inst. with a cord waistcoat, 1 pair cord trou- pers, 1 cotton shirt, and a pair of nailed boots marked " P. B. W." ( workhouse clothing)— ERNEST HAWKINS, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 ins., com- plexion, hair and moustache dark, eyes brown; dress, tweed coat and the stolen articles. A la- bourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cowell, Brentwood. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 16.— Pontypridd ( County). - For stealing from his lodgings 18th ult., a purse containing 38s., and other articles— FREDERICK CHAS. WHEATON, alias JONES, MOGG, Office No. 636- 02, age 33, height 5 ft. 4£ ins., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes blue, bust of female back right forearm, eagle, Union Jack, Stars and Stripes, cannon and spears forearm, scar back right little finger and right forefinger, 2 hearts, dagger, " True Love" in wreath, and " W" ( faint) back left forearm. A labourer; native of Cardiff. Has been convicted at Manchester, Salford, Liver- pool, Birkenhead, Chester, Grimsby, Swansea, Monmouth, etc., Information to Supt. Williams, Pontypridd. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 17.— Cheltenham ( County).— For stealing a copper furnace— HARRY FOSTER, age about 22, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 ins., oomplexion fresh, hair dark, clean shaven; dress, new dark suit, and over- coat, light cap. A rag and bone gatherer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. 18.— Bristol ( City).— For obtaining goods and money, by false pretences, 16th ult.— JOHN MEGSON, alias WILLIAM BODDINGTON, LEIGH, PIGGOTT, COTTINGHAM, etc., Office No., 444- 01 ( see Tabular Form, current issue, and Illustrated Circular 72, figure 14), age 58, height 5 ft. 61 ins., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes blue ( of good address), scar end of right middle finger, on 1st and 2nd fingers of right hand and back left forefinger. A native of Leeds. He engaged rooms in the suburbs, took a shop and warehouse, and had a quantity of letter paper headed " John Megson & Co., Importers of new and Rare Seeds and Bulbs, 26, Campbell Street, City Road, Bristol," making use of the paper to obtain goods and money by advertisements in the Bazaar of the " Exchange and Mart." Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 19.— Bristol ( City).— For stealing, 10th inst., from the Salvation Army shelter, a dark brown overcoat, rough material, strip at back and on each sleeve, flaps to outside pockets; 1 brown cap, broad crown, size 7; 1 black bowler hat, size 7, 1 pair black Derby pattern boots, toe caps, size 10, cloth lining, rubber pads on heels, 1 dark mixture muffler; 1 pair new woollen gloves with leather lining, and about £ 3— WILLIAM CHALMERS CRESSER, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 ins., good build, complexion sallow, full face, hair dark brown, may be growing a moustache, cast in one eye, female tattooed each arm ( one in red, one blue); dress, blue serge jacket, grey knitted vest, with green binding, dark brown trousers, dark green soft felt hat, may be wearing the stolen boots. Stated he was a native of Australia, and had served as a veterinary lieutenant in a colonial regi- ment during the South African War. Appears to be well acquainted with Yorkshire. Has been employed as a night watchman. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 20.— Alton ( County).— For stealing at Bordon, 12th inst., a Special Alder bicycle, No. 13361, 23 in ' dropped frame, enamelled black, red lines, plated rims, rat- trap pedals, Dunlop tyres, North Road upturned handlebars, lever brakes, mud- guards, Mansfield saddle, transfer, " Phillip Bros., Aldershot, Special Alder," on head and back mud- guard, nearly new— ARTHUR JOHN PARKYN, age 19, height 5 ft. 8 ins., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, anchor right forearm. Is a deserter from the 142nd Battery Royal Field Artillery; wearing khaki uniform. Arrested, see Case No. 89. 21.— Gosport ( County).— On commitment warrant for non- payment of £ 1 Is. fine and costs imposed for wilful damage— WILLIAM WAT- SON, age 29, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes grey; dress, black jacket with velvet collar, black vest, white cord trousers, black silk muffler, black cap, nailed boots. A navvy. Native of Gosport. Absconded 6th De- cember. ' • - f. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Abel, Gosport. 22 — p ortsmouth ( Borough).— For deserting his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the Parish— ARCHIBALD ERNEST WHITE, age 31, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., complexion fair, heavy moustache light, eyes bluish grey, tattooed spot right wrist. Dressed as a labourer, but usually wears a naval jersey, with naval flannel underneath. Has been employed as a brewer's cellarman; formerly served as a stoker in the Royal Navy for 12 years. Warrant issued. 23.— p ortsmouth ( Borough).— For deserting his children, leaving them chargeable to the Parish— WILLIAM FREDERICK DOL LERY, age 40, height 5 ft. 10 ins., complexion fresh, . long haggard face, hair and eyes brown, moustache dark. Dressed as a labourer. Tramps the country, and may be found at common lodging houses or casual wards. Has been a seaman. Warrant issued. 24.— Portsmouth { Borough).— For stealing, 3rd inst., a silver Waltham lever watch, No. X42436; a double gold albert, round locket about the size of a shilling, photograph of a boy inside — GEORGE WALES, age 31 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 9 or 10 ins., complexion sallow, hair ( inclined to wavy) and moustache black, several teeth artificial; dress, black coat and vest, light trousers and cap. A valet; has served in the Army. Believed a native of Newport, Isle of Wight. Warrant issued. 25.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For failing to surrender to his bail at the Portsmouth Quarter Sessions 4th inst., charged with obtaining money by false pretences— GEORGE TILLEY, alias SEYMOUR, Office No. SI 16023, age 30, height 5 ft. 4J ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, bridge of nose very prominent; wearing dark three- quarter length overcoat, and hard felt hat. A house agent; native of London. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Ports- mouth. KENT. 26.— Canterbury ( County).— For stealing, 15th inst., at Herne Bay, a Swift bicycle, 26 in. wheels, 24 in. frame, Dunlop back tyre, Palmer front tyre, Bowden brake, upturned handlebars, frame painted green over black, rat- trap pedals, Brookes' saddle, three- cornered tool- bag— JOHN PANTON, age 23, height 5 ft. 3 ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, Jack and other marks right forearm, of smart appearance; dress, rough dark grey overcoat, grey striped trousers, light cap, with green spots. A labourer or stable- man. Recently employed by the National Tele- phone Company. Has served in the Bedfordshire Regiment. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Heard, County Police, Canterbury. Il.— Tonbridge ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, a dressing case; 1 gold brooch and a pair of sleeve links— HEINRICII PAUL HAHN, a German, age 23, height 6 ft 2 ins., com- plexion pale, hair light, wears gold rimmed pince- nez, speaks English with foreign accent; dress, long grey overcoat, dark suit, striped woollen scarf, black bowler hat, brown boots. Had with him a brown leather kit bag, well worn. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Neaves, Tonbridge. 28.— Maidstone ( Borough).— For obtaining 2s. 6d. by false pretences.— ROY, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 ins., complexion fresh, hair dark; dress, green coat and vest, blue serge trousers, canvas shirt and collar, mauve tie and cap. He called at the residence of a man who had be- friended him, stated to the wife that he had been sent by her husband, and that she was to give him 2s. 6d. for food, etc. Sells music in the streets, and occasionally does mat mending. Warrant issued. 29.-- Maidstone ( Borough).— For obtaining 10s. 6d. by false pretences.— A. R. BURNEY, age 23 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins* moustache dark; wearing dark overcoat, light grey cap ( without peak), yellow boots, carried a silver mounted walking stick. Represents he is of A. R. Burney's, International Introductory Agency, 87, Gray's Inn Road, Holborn, W. C. Purports to introduce gentlemen to persons advertising or letting apart- ments, collects 10s. 6d. fee, gives some local person as reference, produces a printed entry form and gives receipt with printed heading as above. Warrant issued. 30.— Maidstone ( Borough).— For obtaining a clock by false pretences— HERBERT SMITH, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ips., complexion fresh, hair black, limps, of smart appearance; dress, blue serge suit, name of a Tunbridge Wells tradesman inside bowler, hat, sometimes wears goloshes. A traveller or grocer. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Maidstone. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 191- 2. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. LANCASHIRE. 31.— Liverpool ( City)-— For defilement of a girl under 13 years of age— ALFRED KAYE, alias KAMOSKI, a Jew, age 20, height 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion pale, hair ( curly) dark, clean shaven, eyes blue, scar on right jaw, and at bot- ( see Case 18, 12th inst.), age 41, height 5 ft. 10£ ins., complexion fresh, hair light brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, tattooed palm tree outside left 33.— Oswestry ( County).— For burglary— EDWARD GRIFFITHS, Office No. 1239- 10 ( Case 55, 5th inst.), age 27, height 5 ft. 71 ins., com- plexion sallow, hair brown, clean shaven, eyes blue, scars right of head and cheek, wart left thumb, | dress, dark grey jacket, brown mixture vest, I torn of left HEfle finger. Is suffering from venereal disease, and may be under treatment at a hospital. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. London and at Oxford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Peach, Grantham. cardigan jacket, old grey mixture trousers, greenish cap, white muffler with red spots, strong boots. Last seen at Bromborough, near Birkenhead, 10th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hamlet, Oswestry. 3 GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 34.— Bristol { City).— For embezzlement— FRANCIS MOORE McCULLOUGH EWING, age 28, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 ins., good build, com- plexion fair, high cheek bones, clean shaven; dress, blue serge suit, greenish overcoat, black bowler hat. A fruit salesman; native of Bristol. Ab- sconded 8th inst. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT (. continued)— So.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— For obtaining goods by false pretences between 12th and 21st November, 1910 — KATE LEVESON, alias LEWIS, JACOBSEN, DAVIS, MADAM AM- BROS, LEE, WHEELER, and STOCKDALE, a JEWESS, height about 5 ft. 2 ins., stout build, complexion sallow, hair grey, eyes dark, very shifty when in conversation, large nose, artificial teeth, of good address, has a habit of biting her finger nails She obtained a sftuatioil as' housekeeper companion to a lad}', obtained linen, wearing ap- parel, blankets, and jewellery, which she pledged and otherwise disposed of. Absconded 13th Feb- ruary, 1911, May take a villa in the residential part of a town, furnish on the hire system, adver- tise as a Parisian dressmaker, obtain material on credit, sell same to customers at less than cost price, and abscond. She was at Rugby from July to 22 December last. Is fond of conversing with music hall artists. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable, Ramsgate. LANCASHIRE. 36.— Barrow- in- Furness ( Borough).— For embezzlement — JOSEPH WAKEFIELD, age 26, height 5 ft. 5i ins., good build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, clean shaven, eyes grey, cut mark right cheek; dress, blue serge suit, green cap. A fish salesman; native of Barrow- in- Fur- ness. Fond of billiards. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Barrow- in- Furness. NORFOLK. 37.— Norwich ( City).— For obtaining money by false pretences WADHAM, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 ins., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes blue, ( rather full); dress, dark overcoat, with belt at back, black bone button in centre, dark trousers, hard felt hat, lace boots.— J. WADHAM, age 40 to 45, height about 5 ft. 7 ins., good build, complexion fresh, big features, square jaw, hair dark brown, tinged with grey, moustache dark brown ( drooping), eye- brows dark; dress, dark three- quarter length over- coat, dark trousers, hard felt hat, lace boots. These men came to Norwich on 2nd December last, hired rooms, aud advertised in Daily Mail poultry, etc , for sale, received postal orders, but failed to for- ward the goods. Absconded 20th ult. Both fre- quently spoke of East Ham and Manor Park. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Norwich. NOR THA MP TONSHIRE. 38.— Wellingborough ( County).— For stealing from lodging house three grev blankets, with red border ( 2 recovered), and one white sheet LINCOLNSHIRE. 32.— Grantham { County).-¥ or housebreaking, upper arm, scar on jaw; dress, navy blue suit. 23rd ult.— GEORGE VICTOR SUMMERS, alias A painter ( formerly a clerk). May be found at ANSCOMBE and MARTIN, Office No. 2055- 08 common lodging houses. Has been convicted in SHROPSHIRE. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1912. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued).- — GEORGE NEAL, age about 32, height 5 ft. 4 ins., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark, eyes hazel; dress, dark suit, black overcoat, hard hat. A native of Leicester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Macleod, Wellingborough. 89 — Peterborough ( City). — For stealing from his lodgings on the 23rd inst., a 9- ct. gold curb chain, graduated pattern, with swivel and drop; 1 silver cigarette case, concave, shield in centre of lid, with " G. W." engraved thereon— HARRY MAYHO, age about 23, height 5 ft. 10 ins, complexion sallow, clean shaven, high cheek bones, sunken cheeks, hair dark, artificial teeth upper jaw, tattooed on chest, " Lily," etc., on one arm, cross, " In memory of dear father," serpent and other designs on other arm, Lancashire accent; dress, old brown suit, with dark braid round cuffs, grey overcoat, believed gauntlet cuffs, dark mix- ture coloured tie, dark grey mixture cap, shoes. Stated that he was in the Royal Navy Reserve. He took lodgings 10th inst., represented that he was a paperhanger and decorator, out of employ- ment, stated he had worked at Birmingham, Man- chester, and Liverpool. While here he sold a case containing a pair of meat carvers, a pair of fowl carvers, and steel, bearing trade mark, a crown, and maker, Sterling & Son, silversmiths, Sheffield, silver mounted, with horn handles. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Peterborough. 40.— Northampton ( Borough).— F. W. MOFFATT and — HANCOCK, described in Case 20 12th inst, have been identified as FREDERICK WILLIAM DAVIES, Office No. 1213- 11, and THOMAS E. WHITTAKER, Office No. 858- 01, respectively ( see also Cases 26, 24th November; 21, 1st; 39, 15th; and 76, 22nd December, 1911.) Information to the Chief Constable, Northamp- ton. NO TTINGHA MS HIRE. 41. Nottingham ( City).— For obtaining by false pretences, between l^ th and 29th December, 1911, a lady's large gold diamond ring, 2 large stones; 1 cross over, 5 diamonds on each shoulder, diamonds are a little off colour, engraved in the shank, No. 6800; 1 15- ct. gold pull- out expanding watch bracelet; 1 do. round wire safety brooch; 1 oval turquoise pin, 6301 scratched thereon; 1 pair of 15- ct. gold plain oval flat links, 1817 scratched thereon; 1 gold filled half hunter Waltham watch, 1935 scratched inside dome; 1 pig- skin gold mounted albert; 1 square silver cigarette case, engine- turned, concave, gilt inside, 1614 scratched thereon.— CHARLES LINTON, age about 45, height 5 ft. 2 ins., complexion pale, hair and moustache light brown, of Jewish appear- ance, talks very rapidly; dress, light brown tweed suit, dark brown overcoat, with velvet collar, bowler hat, chamois leather gloves, carried a light coloured cane. He took lodgings at a first- class boarding- house, went to a large firm of jewellers, from whom he obtained the jewellery, stating that he wanted the articles for presents, by falsely representing that he was engaged as an art expert at the local University. He mentioned a firm of well- known Nottingham solicitors, and said he was a client of theirs, and that a prominent architect here was an old friend of his. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Nottingham. SUFFOLK ( East). 44.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For obtaining by a worthless cheque, a pair of diamond and pearl earrings, set in gold, and a gold match box— CHARLES H. MANSFIELD, alias MAJOR WILSON, LEWIS, and LEMOINE, age about 40, height 5 ft. 9 ins., rather stout build, com- plexion fair, ruddy, hair dark brown, heavy mous- tache brown, of good address; wearing dark over- coat, green alpine hat. He handed to the jeweller a card, " Mr. Charles H. Mansfield, Sidcup, Kent, Junior Constitutional Club," printed thereon, and iu payment of the articles tendered a cheque on the Union of London and Smith's Bank, Kentish Branch, Maidstone, No. A374264, for £ 13, which has been returned, stating the cheque is from a book obtained by fraud. Appears identical with MAN, Case No." 6, 29th December, 1911. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Ipswich. SHROPSHIRE. 42.— Bridgnorth ( Ctunty).- For obtaining a quantity of damsons, between 3rd and 10th Sep- tember, 1911, JOHN SMITH, altas_ ISAAC Mc- CANN, and McCEEN, age 27 to 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 ins., good build, complexion, hair and mous- tache dark;, dress, dark sleeve vest, brown cord trousers, muffler, dark peak cap, strong boots. Travels the country buying scrap iron, sheep skins, etc., sometimes with a pony and trap, at other times with a bicycle. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Tait, Bridgnorth. STAFFORDSHIRE. 48.- Lichfield ( County).— For stealing at Whittington, 15th inst., a gold hunter watch; 1 gold and platinum chain; 1 gold cigarette lighter; 1 do. matchbox; 1 silver watch, top lifts up, face and works screw out; 1 silver waist chain; 1 sover- eign purse; 1 Burberry rainproof overcoat; 1 pair patent leather boots; 1 cap; 1 walking stick; and a cheque book on Cox & Co.— FREDERICK WIL- LIAM BOGGISS, age 19£, height 5 ft. 61 ins., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes hazel; dress, green suit, cap, lace boots. A native of Great Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk. Is a deserter from the West Yorkshire Regiment. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Lichfield. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 45.— Bradford ( County).— Failing to notify change of residence— HERBERT WILLIAM BULLOCK, Office No. 2119- 05 ( see Case 41, 19th inst.), age 28, height 5 ft. ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, Roman nose; scar right side of head, right jaw, left side of neck, back right ring finger, mole inside right forearm, 2 moles left forearm. Native of Hilgay, Isle of Ely; sentenced Leeds Sessions, 29th September, 1909, to 3 years' penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 30th November, 1911. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Morley, Bradford. 46.— DeWSbury ( County).— For stealing at Gomersal 8th December, 1911, a bicycle ( recovered) — WILLIAM EVELYN BOLLAND, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 ins., slight build, complexion pale, hair light brown, clean shaven, eyes blue, stoops slightly. A native of Gomersal. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Marshall, County Police, Dewsbury. 47.— K e I g h I e y ( County).— For stealing from their lodgings at Bingley, 19th inst., a lady's gold watch, small gold neckchain attached; 1 gold wedding ring; 1 broad do., American stamp in- side; 1 small gold keeper ring, engraved; 1 gold ring set red, white and blue stones ( blue stone missing); 1 white delaine blouse, satin stripe, sailor collar, lace insertion— JOHN WILLIAM CLOUGH, alias WILSON, PATE, PARKER, HUXLEY, PILLING, and HARRY GREN- VILLE, age 25, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 ins., complexion pale, hair light brown, clean shaven; dress, black jacket suit, with blue stripes, blue and black striped overcoat, grey mixture cap, light mackin- tosh. A weaving overlooker; native of Bradford. — FLORRIE GRENVILLE, age 22, height 5 ft., complexion dark, hair dark brown; dress, navy blue costume, long coat, grey felt hat with blue silk band, clogs with ankle strap, dark grey shawl, carrying a green tin box, small bass, and parcel. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Birkhead, Courthouse, Keighley. £ 25 REWARD. 48 Rotherham ( Borough).— For embezzling about £ 1,000— WILLIAM PRICE THORNHILL, age 34, height about 5 ft. 9 ins., weight about 13 stones, complexion ruddy, full face, hair ( bald on top) light, moustache inclined to ginger, eyes light blue, slightly knock- kneed; dress, blue serge suit, dark frieze overcoat, black bowler hat; had with him a brown portmanteau containing a black suit and fawn colour mackintosh, and may have in his possession a large sum of money. A wine and spirit merchant's manager and secretary. Ab sconded 12th inst., may endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by Messrs. A. P. Hirst & Co., Ltd., Wine and Spirit Merchants, Rotherham, for information that will lead to the arrest of Thornhill. Information to the Chief Constable, Rotherham 49 — Bradford ( City).— JAMES DENNIE, Case No. 55, 13th October, 1911. Warrant with- drawn. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. HEREFORDSHIRE. oO.- Weobley( Couniy)- Vha. rge& with stealing 205 lbs. of lead— JOHN JONES, alias POTTER, age 32, height 5 ft. 8 ins., complexion fresh, hair ( very thick) dark brown, eyes grey, bust of woman left forearm; dress, brown jacket and vest, cord trousers, clogs. States he has served in the army FREDERICK DIXON, alias WILLIAMS, age 35, height 5 ft. 8J ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes ( cast in left) hazel. Supposed natives of North Wales. They are also wanted for larceny in Shropshire, and believed elsewhere. Information to Supt. Weaver, Weobley, or to Sergeant Baugh, Kington. 51.— Leominster ( County).— Committed foi' trial at Hereford Assizes 7th prox., for the wil- ful murder of her newly born child at Bodenham, 7th December last— ANNIE SMITH or WATTS, age 34, height 5 ft. 2 ins., very slight build, com- plexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes dark; dress, three- quarter length jacket, pale blue dress and fawn coloured motor cap, all much worn. Has with her a girl, age about 3 years; tramped the country for the past 8 years. Accompanied by a man. A native of Bedminster Downs, Bristol. Information to Supt. Rooke, Leominster. SURREY. 52— Chertsey ( County).— Committed for trial at the Surrey Assizes, 22nd prox., for larceny, from a dwelling house— WALTER McDONALD, alias FOSTER, and WARD, Office No. 316- 11, age 32, height 5 ft. 10J ins., powerful build, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar right forearm, wearing earrings. Native of Caterham, Surrey. Has been convicted at Portsmouth, Witham, and Gloucester. Information to Supt. Mears, Chertsey. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 53.— B a r n S I e y ( Borough).— Remanded, charged with attempting to obtain a gold watch by false pretences ( false entry in annual 6ports) 21st August, 1911— GEORGE WILLIAM HOP- KIN, alios ARTHUR WILLIAM HALL, age 29, height 5 ft. 6 ins., complexion fresh, hair nearly black, clean shaven, female in tights tattooed right forearm, A twist hand in the lace trade; native of Long Eaton, Derbyshire. Has served in the Scottish Fusiliers. Is said to have been previously convicted of larceny at various places, including Clay Cross, Derbyshire, and Mansfield, Notts. Sometimes employed as a public house waiter; is also a professional sprinter. 54.— B a r n S I e y ( Borough).— Remanded, charged with stealing from her lodgings 12th inst., a navy blue skirt, machine stitched around bottom; 1 new brown combined dress, princess robe, short sleeves, trimmed brown braid and silk; 1 pair of lady's lace boots, size 8, well worn— -— BERRIN- GER, age about 35, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 ins., com- plexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, walks erect, fairly well educated, American accent; dress, black braided coat, black hat and the stolen s'kirt. States she came from the United States for a short holiday. Found in her possession— a common light brown portmanteau, 2 ft. long, 1 ft. wide, 6 ins. deep, 2 straps attached, " Mrs. Sarah Jane Narey," in ink on one. Information to the Chief Constable, Barnsley. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 55.— F Division. — 13th inst., 2 silver cream jugs ( 1 boat shape, A. F. on bottom, 1 chased); 1 silver mustard pot, boat shape, crest, boar's head; 2 do. salt cellars, fluted, 4 claw feet; 2 do. coffee spoons; 1 do. table fork; 1 plated sauce ladle, 4 do. table spoons, 8 do. dessert spoons, all marked with crest, lion and eagle; 6 do. tea spoons, 4 do. egg spoons, 2 do. salt spoons; 1 pair lady's gold rimmed spectacles; 1 dark grey Blisset tweed overcoat, Selvt's pockets, raised seams, Chas. Dyke & Co., Hanover Square on tabe in pocket. 56.— T Division.— 14th inst., 6 silver tea spoons, H. A. C. engraved thereon; 1 gold pin, set diamonds, pearl in centre; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, gold curb chain attached; 1 gold necklet, locket attached, with glass front, contain- ing hair; 8 masonic orders, 1 roll call lodge, pre- sented to Henry Thomas Cooper, thereon, 1 ditto, from Elliott's lodge, others various; 1 silver rattle; 1 gold brooch, old- fashioned, set Cornelian stone; 1 gold masonic pin, square and compass on front; 1 Volunteers silver medal, presented to H. C. Cooper, long service and good conduct engraved thereon; 4 gold rings ( 1 lady's, set diamonds, 1 do. set turquoise, 1 plain, masonic sign thereon, 1 do., set onyx); 1 pair gold sleeve links; 1 pair lady's patent leather shoes, with toe- caps, size 5, Walk Over, stamped inside; 1 pair patent leather lace boots, with toe caps, size 8; 1 silver serviette ring, D. M. C., May 7th, 1905, engraved thereon; 2 razors, white handles, in black paper- mache case; a quantity of coins, various. £ 100 REWARD. 57.— Y Division.- 18th inst. by shopbreaking, 67 bracelets ( 9- ct.); 23 flexible watch, 24 stiff ditto, set with various stones; 12 ditto, with buckles; 8 FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1912. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOLEN—( continued). curb pattern, with padlocks attached, P. and M. stamped on padlocks; 30 double alberts ( 9 and 18- ct.), curb and fetter link pattern; 35 lady's guards ( 9- ct.), patterns various; 80 gold necklets, patterns various; 30 gold pins, paste settings, pat- terns various; 94 rings ( 40 18- ct.) signet, 5 ditto, band, set one diamond, stamped W. L., 8 ditto, solid band, weight 7 dwts. each, stamped W. M. 8 ditto, Belcher, weight 8 dwts., each, stamped W. M., 8 ditto, hollow Belcher, weight 4 dwts. each, stamped H. F., 8 ditto, hollow band, weight 4£ dwts. each, stamped H. F., 4 ditto, snake ( 3 set 5 diamonds, 1 set 2 diamonds), stamped W. L., 4 9- ct. snake set 2 garnets, stamped W. L., 9 9- ct. ladies' signet); 57 watches, 9 and 18- ct. gold ( 6 demi- hunters, 3 ditto, open face); 48 lady's ( 6 demi- hunters, 42 open face) ( 39 with gilt dials, 3 with white dials). All new and marked with one or more of the following letters, LOVE, INDUS- TRY, which is scratched thereon. The . above reward will be paid by Mr. H. Nash, manufactur- ing jeweller, 8, Cheapside, High Road, Wood Green, N., to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the pro- perty, or in proportion to the amount of such property recovered. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. 53.— Bed fort! ( Borough).— 20th inst., a Rudge- Whitworth bicycle, road racer, 24 in. frame, black enamelled, free wheel, North Road upturned handlebars, dwarf lever brake on front wheel, " Palmer" tyres, plated rims, rubber pedals, " Rudge- Whitworth " saddle, and inner tubes, black enamelled mudguards, No. 466699. Information to the Chief Constable, Bedford. BERKSHIRE. 59.— Reading ( Borough).— 14th inst., by housebreaking, a gold pin, 15- ct. ( circular head) with small point of gold in centre, size of 3d. fiece; 1 gold and pearl necklace, floral pattern; do. pendant, attached ( star shaped); 1 9- ct. gold albert, long links, with gold pendant attached in shape of Swiss Cross, red cross on white in centre; 1 pair of gold sleeve links ( 9- ct.), torpedo shape, quite plain; 1 silver matchbox, chased . initials " F. A." on plain surface; 1 turquoise and pearl pen- dant, one drop and two set ( attached to small gold chain); 1 gold brooch, square, glass in centre, very old fashioned; 1 gold curb do. ( plain); 1 gold chain ( very small), small heart attached, set with pearls, and about £ 6. Information to the Chief Constable, Reading. ESSEX. 60.— Chelmsford ( County). — Between 14th and 19th inst., at Ingatestone, a bicycle, sup- posed Royal Rover, 25 in., black enamelled frame, 25 in. wheels, black rims, flat handlebars, New Departure back- pedalling brake, and front rim brake, Palmer tyre back wheel, rubber pedals, Bluemel celluloid mudguards, bell aud toolbag attached. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. tH.— Sowthand- on- Sea ( County).- 22nd in6t., by housebreaking at Westcliffe- on- Sea, a gold bar brooch, pearls in centre; 1 silver neck- chain, with blue and green enamellpd pendant attached, some of the enamel chipped off; 1 silver Dolph china Dutch brooch, with two small shoes thereon; 1 blue enamel brooch, bow pattern, with initials Y. A. U. thereon; 1 silver medallion, 2i ins. iu diameter, 3 figures on one side, and one on the other, holding a scroll, " Tit- Bits Medal" presented to W. Gibbs for Bis success in competi- tion, 1902, thereon; 1 pair of silver cuff links, flat embossed surface. Information to Supt. Marden, Southend- on- Sea. HAMPSHIRE. St.— Aldershot ^ Comity).— 18th inst,., 6 silver soup spoons; 4 do. dessert spoons; 4 do. forks; 8 do. dinner forks; 4 do. fish forks; 1 do. knife. All King's pattern and bear the Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry crest, viz., " Ox standing on a ford"; the fish knives and forks have a crown over the crest. 63.— Aldershot ( County).— 22nd or 23rd inst., a new brown leather dressing case, about 2 ft. 6 ins., by 1 ft. 6 ins., makers J. A. and Navy Stores, " A. W. D. Bentinck, Coldstream Guards," itt black on one side, containing a pair of jack boots and trees; 1 pair brown brogue shoes; 1 pair brown slippers; 1 pair Oxford shoes, all J. A. a* d Navy Stores make, 1 pair untanned leather boots, maker, "—'- Cairo "; 1 white cricket shirt, " A. Bentinck" on tab on collar; about 12 hand- kerchiefs, some marked " A. B.'' some " A. W. B. D." some " A. Bentinck." Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 4 ins., bow legged, hair inclined to sandy; wearing dark grey frieze overcoat, band at back, black yellow and red muffler, dark motor cap. 16 said to have served in the Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Information to Supt. Davis, Aldershot. LEICES TERSHIRE. 64— Melton Mowbray ( County).— 16th inst., by housebreaking at Wymondham, a lady's green enamelled watch, set diamonds, at- tached to a long gold chain, set pearls and green enamelled cubes. In green velvet heart- shaped case, " Le Roy & Sons, Bond Street, London," on case; 1 do., pale blue enamelled watch, set pearls round face, diamond in centre, attached to a blue ename'lled bow set diamonds. In blue velvet case, " Le Roy & Sons, Bond Street, London," stamped inside case; 1 plain gold double- cased hunter, en- gine turned case, crest of tiger engraved on front case, makers, " Arnold & Co., London," very old; 1 small turquoise and diamond brooch, button shaped, in square red case, " Parkes, Vigo Street, London," stamped on case; 3 gold safety pins, con- verted from studs, set red carbuncles and diamonds, very old fashioned, in brown leather case; 1 solid silver sandwich box, oblong, very heavy, crest of unicorn engraved thereon, initials underneath crest " C. A. C." lined with gilt, " Southcombe, 131, Jer- myn Street, London," stamped on box; 1 gold wire bangle, with horseshoe set rubies and pearls, hooked fastener; 1 gold chatelaine, very antique, had at- tached enamel watch, pansy shape and colour, diamond in centre, makers " Howell and James, Piccadilly, London," two gilt keys also attached to chatelaine; 1 silver cigarette case, " Edythe" engraved thereon; 1 silver skeleton matchbox hol- der, embossed, 3 ins. by 2 ins.; 1 gold safety hunt- ing pin, turquoise at each end; 1 gold safety pin brooch, set blister pearl in form of a duck. Wings and head set diamond, duck surrounded with small pearls; 1 18- ct. gold bar brooch. Information to Supt. Hinman, Melton Mow- bray. SURREY. 65.— Famham ( County).— 18th inst., at Hindhead, a dark overcoat with velvet collar, light brown lining to pockets; 1 blue mixture necker- chief with red squares; 1 dark green leather cigar case, nickel fastening.— By A MAN, age 26 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., complexion dark, clean shaven, rather full top lip, hair dark, rather long at back, prominent cheek bones, thin face, fresh scar on nose; dress, dark blue suit with small light stripe. Last heard of at Portsmouth on 21st inst. Supposed identical with man wanted at Chichester, Fareham, and other places for similar offences. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. WORCES TERSHIRE. 66. — Evesham ( County).— loth or 16th inst., at Broadway, A lady's 18- ct. gold ring, large black pearl surrounded with small diamonds; 1 lady's gold chain purse, long gold and turquoise chain attached; 1 pair of pearl stud earrings, in grey leather case; 1 pair of platinum earrings, set diamonds and pearls, 1 inch long ( drop pat- tern) ; 1 long platinum neckchain, small links, pendant attached ( large pearl shape of acorn, set with 3 large diamonds); 1 lady's plain gold watch ( small) monogram M. C. A., in brown leather strap or wristlet, keyless;; 1 lady's 18- ct gold pin, set diamond, sapphire, and ruby, three small horse- shoes ; one bracelet, gold squares, small nuggets of gold on squares; 1 jade stone pendant, long drops, with plain gdld neck chain attached. Information to Supt. Hill, Evesham. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). SI.— Bradford ( City).— 20th inst., by house- breaking, a silver lever watch, white dial, black hands and numerals, " H. Newton" engraved in- side; 1 silver Geneva do., white dial, black hands and numerals; 1 gun metal do., white dial, black hands and numerals; 1 rolled gold curb chain, with rolled gold shield shaped medal attached; 1 silver curb do., with 2 medals attached, 1 tar- get and crossed guns and 1 shield shaped; 2 gold wedding rings, much worn, " L. M." inscribed inside one; 1 9- ct. gold dress ring, setting for 3 stone's, which are missing; 1 lady's brass watch, brass hands and gilt numerals ; 1 rolled gold brooch, fern- leaf design, set with about 12 violetcoloured stones; 1 rolled gold neckchain, with pendant set with a brilliant" m centre attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Bradford. 68.— Sheffield ( City).— 21st inst., by house- breaking, a round diamond pendant or necklet, knife- edge mounted circle, 1 large diamond in centre, border set with about 10 smaller diamonds, 2 diamond drops, one containing a large diamond and smaller one, the other large diamond and two smaller ones, all set in platinum and platinum chain attached; 1 lady's plain gold ring with 5 diamonds set in platinum, milligram setting, num- ber inside 15510; 1 sterling silver chain satchel; 1 do, hair brush; 1 do. hand mirror, with initials " A. E." thereon; 1 pair of round plain gold gipsy earrings; 1 flexible gold bracelet, fancy pattern, set with pearls; 1 plain sterling silver cream jug, stamped " C. C. P." lion, shield, and small letter " q"; 1 George III. guinea, gold mounted; 1 foreign made crocodile purse, about 3£ ins. long by 2 ins. deep, flap fastener, one compartment, and slot for cards, contained an early Victorian penny piece in two halves, which can be united, known as a trick penny; 1 gold and enamelled snuff box, square, filigree work on side, 1 gold albert, curb pattern, links graduated from oentre. Information to the Chief Constable, Sheffield. PROPERTY FOUND. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 69.— Dewshury ( County).— Traced to the possession of FRED BENTLEY ( see Case No. 34, 15th December, 1911), who is now awaiting trial for larceny, at Harrogate.. A lady's double gold watch chain, 2 feet 11 inches long, plain straight links, no swivel. Information to Supt. Marshall, County Police, Dewsbury. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF A PRISONER. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 70.— Beverley ( Borough).— In possession of FREDERICK REYNOLDS ( remanded until 29th inst.), age 40, height 5 ft. 10 ins., thin face, blotchy, heavy moustache brown, pierced heart, R. F. J. M., star, and anchor right arm, cross keys, etc., left arm. States he is a labourer; native of Consett. A large silver matchbox, initials G. from I. there- on ( supposed stolen). Information to the Head Constable, Beverley. ANIMALS, Jrc., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 71.— R Division .— 19th inst., a black mare, aged, 16 hands 2 ins., white point behind, short mane, long tail, off hind leg swollen, in fair condition, and a bay gelding, 4 years, 16 hands, long mane and tail, in good condition. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. Metropolitan Police District, 72.— Convict Supervision Office.— ANNIE WILSON, Office No. 2573- 00, Tabular Form, 2nd June; Case 24, 22nd September 1911, and current list of re- convictions. 73.— Cheshire, Broxton ( County).— GEORGE STEVENS, Case No. 7, 3rd February, 1911, at Altrincham. 74.— Derbyshire, Chesterfield ( County)— WALTER HARTLEY, Case No. 12, 19th inst. 75.— Essex, Chelmsford ( County).— GEORGE WEIL, Office No. S122778, Case 88, 19th inst. 76 — Kent, Canterbury ( County).— PHILMER E. COLLARD, Case No. 27. 13th December, 1907. 77.- Oxfordshire, Thame ( County).— GEORGE BASS, Case No. 34, 3rd November, 1911. 78.— Staffordshire, Leek ( CountyJ.- HAROLD MORGAN, Case No. 28, 19th inst., at Stoke- on- Trent. 79.— Suffolk ( East), Lowestoft ( Count y)— ED W A RD WILLIAM BRISTER. Case No. 24, lltli August, 1911, at Grimsby, and sentenced to 2 months' imprisonment. 80.— Warwickshire, Warwick ( County)— THOMAS McCANN, Case No. 37, 19th inst., nt Leicester. si.— Westmorland, Kendal ( Borough). — F. SWAN, Case No. 41, 29tli December, 1911, at Belfast. 82.— Worcestershire, Halesowen ( County)— WILLIAM JONES, Case No. 25, 5th inst, and property recovered. 83.— Yorkshire ( East Riding), Hull ( City).— JOHN WILLIAM WILES, Case No. 27, 24th November, 1911. 84.— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Barnsley ( Borough).— HE RBE RT SMITH, Case No. 42, 19th inst., and is now undergoing a month's imprisonment for offences committed at Bradford. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1912. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. NOR THA MP TONSHIREm 85.— Northampton ( County).— For stealing JE6; a lady's gold watch, gold face, chased back, " M. W." engraved on shield; long gold neck chain, link and bar pattern; a gold pin, pyramid pat- tern; 1 lady's gold ring.— ALEXANDER MOR- LEY, alias MONTGOMERY, JONES, and KENDRICK, Office No. 2422- 02 ( see Illustrated Circular, 82, figure 24), age 26, height 5 ft. 1\ ins., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes grey; clasped hands, heart, " True Love," " Sarah," 9 dots right forearm, " A. M." and anchor left fore- arm ; dress, dark grey jacket suit, brown mackin- tosh, coat, green muffler, grey cap. A native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Butlin, Northampton. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. ESSEX. 86.— Braintree ( County).— Committed for trial at Essex Assizes, 3rd prox., charged with obtaining money by a worthless cheque.— ROBERT EDGAR TRAVIS, alias TRAVERS, RAYNOR, HOLLOWAY, ETC., Office No. 64- 02 ( see Illus- trated Circular 83, figure 14), age 33, height 6 ft. | ins., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes blue; dress, dark jacket suit, fawn colour mackintosh, hard felt hat. A traveller; native of Leyton, Essex. He represents himself as a wholesale clothier, obtains miscellaneous goods by question- able methods ( for which he fails to pay), and disposes of them wholesale. May be wanted in the Midlands. Information to Supt. Cowell, Braintree. Sl.- Southend- on- Sea ( County).— Com- mitted for trial at Essex Assizes, 3rd prox., for being found in possession of housebreaking imple- ments, and attempted burglary, 4th inst.— THOS. WILSON, alias MORTON, and STANLEY, Office No. 630- 98 ( see Illustrated Circular 81, figure 21), age 71, height 5 ft. 5 ins., complexion fresh, hair ( bald) light brown, turning grey, scar back of neck. A shoemaker; native of London. Information to Supt. Marden, Southend- on- Sea. APPREHENSIONS. Metropolitan Police District, 88.— y Division. — WILLIAM BEBT ELCOCK, Office No. 2497- 00, Case No. 77, 29kk December, 1911. 89.— Hampshire, Alton ( County).- MAN and WOMAN, Case No. 54, 15th December, 1911, and ARTHUR JOHN PAEKYN, Case No. 20, current issue. 90 — Lancashire, Warrington ( Borough).— JOHN HATTON, Case No. 18 7tk July, 1911. 91 Staffordshire, Stoke- on- Trent ( Borough).— WILLIAM COTTON, Office 3763- 98, Case No. 89, 8th December, 1911. Yorkshire 0East Riding), Hull ( City).— ARTHUR WEBB, Office No. 3224- 02, Tabular Form, 17th November, 1911, at Beverley, on another charge. The undermentioned persons have failed to report under the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Registrar of Habitual Criminals requests that wherever they may be found they may be dealt with provided there is sufficient evidence to substantiate a charge of failure to report in that district. Should there not be sufficient evidence to charge they should be strictly cautioned and directed to report forthwith. Name and Metropolitan Office No. AGE. HEIGHT. COMP. 1 HAIR. EYES REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register Number and Date Liberated. SUPERVISEE. MASON, JOSEPH, alias DREW and MORGAN. Office No. 192- 02. 65 5 5i fresh grey grey Scar bridge of nose, right of forehead, right and left eyebrows, mole front of forehead, hairy mole left cheek, right little finger disjointed. Native of London. Sentenced Cardiff Sessions, 28th June, 1904, to 7 years penal servitude and 5 years police supervision. Licensed 26th December, 1911. GLSXe 305. List of Licence- Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, for the week ended 20th January, 1912, with the result, & c. Division • encerned. Office No. NAME. T. 1421— 05 H. J. R. 831— 07 L. M. 3400— 00 X. 2641— 02 G. 458— 08 E. W. 827— 02 G. 3386— 99 2533— 00 D. W. 582— 08 L. M. W. 878— 10 G. 1790— 11 L. N. 690— 08 T. 739— 06 L. 752— 99 V. 707— 05 L. V. W. 327— 08 J. 1086— 04 E. 102— 0? O. H. N. 1338—'. 9 V. ! 111— 02 H. K. 4 > 4— 03 C. V. ' 573— 00 BROWN, JOHN FOSTER, GEORGE FRANKLIN, GEORGE Sentence Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. KEEFE, LUKE McGCIRE, FRANCIS MERRY, FREDK. I NASH, RICHARD PHILLIPS, BENJAMIN PL1MMER, REUBEN SMITH, CHAS. HERBERT SMITH, THOMAS TAYLOR, JOHN WATTS, FREDERICK WEST, ARTHUR WILLIAMS, JOHN WILSON, ANNIE lis. 6d. or 7 days h. l. 14 days h. l. 12 months h. l. 18 months h. l. and 18 months h. l. ( con- current) 12 months h. l. £ 4 10s. or 1 month h. l. 6 months h. l. 9 months h. l. 7 days h. l. 3 months h. l. 7 years p. B. 3 years p. s. 14 days h. l. and 7 days h. l. ( consecutive) 5 months £ 1 & 2s. costs or 14 days 20s. and 2s. costs 23 months h. l. 3 years p. s. 18 months h. l. 10 days h. l. 3 years p. s. and 5 years detention 15 years p. s. 19th Jan., Bristol P. Ct. loth Jan., Old St. P. Ct. 19th Jan., C. C. Ct. 16th Jan., Bucks Assizes 16th Jan., Bow St. P. Ct. 6th Jan., Lambeth P. Ct. 18th Jan., Old St. P. Ct. 13th June, 1911, London Co. Sess. 10th Jan., Mortlake Petty Sess. 17th Jan., Westminster P. Ct. 20th Jan., C. C. Ct. 9th Jan., Banbury Qr. Sess. 2nd Jan., Hants Qr. Sess. 12th Jan., C. C. Ct. 13th Jan., Peterborough City P Ct. 5th Jan., Bow St P. Ct. 16th Jan., London Co. Sess. 3rd Jan., Preston Qr. Sess. 10th Jan., C. C. Ct. 20th Jan., Bristol P. Ct. 16th Jan., London Co. Sess. 16th Jan., Edinburgh High Court Drunk, etc. Absconding with workhouse clothing Burglary Larceny Pi of C. Act Wilful damage etc. Assault Incorrigible rogue Suspected person, etc. Suspected person, etc. Robbery with violence Fraud Larceny and failing to report Attempted suicide Fraud on railway Obtaining H. C. driver's licence by fraud Larceny Housebreaking Larceny Begging Burglary it habitual criminal Fraud WM. HENDERSON HENRY CROSSFIELD ALFRED TAYLOR Same Name JOHN WILLIAMS Same Name JAMES TULLY GEORGE THOMPSON JOHN EVANS WM. FITZGERALD Same Name FREDK. BARRETT Same Name Same Name HARRY PLIMJ1ER Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name ARTHUR CANNON THOMAS LLOYD • IANE ALICE SAXTON or CLIFFORD P. C. Eley, 456G. P. C. Redhead, 20MR, and P. C. Grimes, 174P. P. S. Gillard, C. I. D., E, and P. S. Read, C. I. D., X. P. C. Baker, 439L. P. C. Selby, C. I. D., G. P. C. Hutchings, 750V, and P. C. Palmer, 817 V. P. C. Knapman, 945W, and P. C. Young. 108L. P. C. Rayner, 130B. _ P. S. Cornish, and T. S. Stepheas, C. I. D., C. O. P C. Gooch, 219C., C P. Divl Det.- lnspr. Pike, X. P. C. Greenslade, 273 AC. P, and P. C. Rutter, C. I. D., H. Det.- Constable Exell, C. P. Divl. Det.- lnspr. Wallace, S, and P. S. Sharp, C. I. D., N. LO. M ON: PIIMN. ROR HI* MAJOTT'S STATIONKHY OFFior BY J. J. KKMIIKV A Co., LTD., 33, KINO WILLIAM STRUCT, K. C„ CRAVEN HOUSR, KIXOSWAY, W. C., & MAR « HALSEA WORKS, S. K.