THE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, AUGUST 16. 1912. VOL. XXIX.. No. 2988 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communica- tions relating to them, should be addressed to TUB EDITOR OF TIU 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. 8. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward ia offered, the name and address of some, person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 6. 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All payments must be in advance, either at the office, Sew Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 18. The Space being limited, announcements concerning " Missing l'erson's " are only accepted on payment but insertion in the next or any subsequent issue cannot be. guaranteed. The charge for such insertion ( if accepted) wiU bt given on application. 14. All copies of the Poucc CAEBTTE re- transmitted by Police Forces should bo prepaid at the ordinary rate for printed matter sent by post within the United Kingdom. TH » EDITOE, New Scotland Yard, LO » don, S. W. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITA N POLICE DIS TRIG T 1.— C Division.— For stealing, 8th inst., £ 5 8s.— WALTER HARRY HOLDER, Office No. 799- 10, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 ins., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes blue; dress, grey suit and cap. Native of Sevenoaks, Kent; also well known at Chatham. 2.— K Division.— For obtaining grocery, value 5s. li£ d., by false pretences.— IVY HEDGE, age 45, height 5 ft. 7 ins., slight build, complexion sallow, long straight nose, hair dark brown, eyes brown', Scotch accent; dress, green blouse and skirt, green leather belt, biscuit- coloured straw hat, trim- med roses, lace shoes, piece of black velvet around neck, badge brooch thereon. Represents herself to be secretary to the Thistle and Forget- me- not Leagues, hiring rooms for poor children during their holidays, and obtains goods and money. Warrant issued. 3 — M Division.— For absconding whilst on bail for receiving six casks of oil, value £ 60.— MAX SIMONS, age 48, height 5 ft. 6 ins., stout build, complexion dark, full face, hair black, eyes brown, heavy black beard and moustache, wears glasses; dress, blue serge suit, bowler hat, lace boots. A Russian. Warrant issued. 4.- M Division.— For stealing ( sevvant) leather and grindery between 6th March and 4th July, 1912.— GEORGE ANDREWS, age 40, height 5 ft. 10 ins., complexion pale, hair and moustache fair, eyes blue; walks very quickly; heavy drinker; may be found in company of prosti- tutes; dress, blue serge suit, dark green Alpine hat, light fawn mackintosh. Warrant issued. 5 — N Division.— For obtaining money by false pretences.— EDWARD NUTBROWN, alias A. E. ASHTON, Office No. S/ 10279, age 31, height 5 ft. ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, anchor left forearm; dress, light check suit, cloth cap, collar and tie and light tan boots. A printer; native of Sheffield. Representing himself as a corporal of the 2nd Dragoon Guards, called on a clergyman and said he had reserve pay due to him, he then wrote a letter to officer in charge of cavalry records, requesting the money to be forwarded to the victimised person. Warrant issued. 6,— N Division.— For embezzling £ 3 10s. 8d.— WILLIAM GEORGE SEABROOK, age 18, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 ins., complexion fair, round face, thick lips, hair light brown, eyes grey; dress, light jacket suit, grey cap, patent shoes, wearing signet and snake gold l ings. A native of Edmonton. Warrant issued. 7.— W Division.— For stealing, 3rd inst., a gent's " Bradbury " motor cycle, index number BY 1202, number 39572, Brooks' saddle, foot rests, rubber pedals, two- speed free engine, belt- driven, plated rims, black centre, " H & B " lamp, serpent horn, enamelled black.— GEORGE DESMOND, alias HERBERT PARKER, Office No. 1527- 05, age 27, height 5 ft. 3£ ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar over right eyebrow and back right hand, T and two dots back left forearm. A motor fitter; native of Westminster. Sentenced as HERBERT LEONARD PARKER at Northampton Sessions, 2nd January, 1908, to 15 months' hard labour and three years' police supervision for cycle stealing. Warrant issued. 8. — X Division.— For obtaining a situation by a false character.— WILLIAM PEFFER, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 ins., complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes grey; dress, blue serge suit, bow- ler hat. A barman. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. A BERDEENSHIRE. 9.— Aberdeen ( City).— For failing to sur- render to their bail, on charge of fraud between the 3rd and 9th May, 1912.— GEORGE HEWES, Office No. S. 139524, age 34, height 5 ft. 11 ins., complexion swarthy, hair black ( long), eyes grey, clean shaven, slender build; and ALICE JONES or HEWES ( wife of the above), age about 40, height 5 ft. 4 ins., complexion fresh, hair fair, stout build, small mole side of nose, little finger left hand crooked. Thev caused advertisements to be inserted in the local newspapers, of bicycles, furs, and gramophones to be sold at great sacrifice, and in this way disposed of about 30 worthless bi- cycles and absconded, but in due course were arres- ted at Blackpool, and committed to take their trial on the 13th inst., bail being allowed. May be found residing with their two children, the elder of whom is named George Hewes, age 14 years. They may also have with them a woman named Maud Flory, age about 26, tall and dark. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom Information to the Chief Constable, Aberdeen. ANTRIM. 10 .— Belly menu. — For fraudulently converting to his own use two sums of money, amounting to £ 539, between 16th December, 1911, and 19th March, 1912.— HUGH BOAL, age about 32, height 5 ft. 8 ins., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue; dress, dark suit, hard felt hat. Supposed to have absconded about 14th July. Fond of horse- racing and cards ; northern accent. A solicitor; native of Ballymena. WTarrant issued. Information to Inspector James Ross, District Inspector's Office, Ballymena. BERKSHIRE. 11 — Faringdon ( County).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the Faringdon Union.— JAMES EDWIN BLIGHT, age 48, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., complexion dark, hair turning grey ( going bald), eyes grey, first finger left hand short, small hole inside nose, walks badly; dress, navy blue coat, black trousers, bowler hat. Carried a small cloth bag. Native of Cornwall. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Maunders, Faringdon. 12.— Windsor ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 10 by false pretences ( worthless cheque)— GILBERT L. HANKEY, age about 45, height 5 ft, 11 ins., good build, clean shaven thick lips, appearance of a heavy drinker, hair dark brown; dress, grey suit, bowler hat, but generally wears a cap. Ac- companied by his wife ( not wanted), age 50, height 5 ft. 3 ins., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes blue. Both addicted to heavy drinking. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Windsor- CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 13.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For stealing £ 4 from a dwelling house, 3rd inst.— ARTHUR BULLEN, age 22, height 5 ft. 9 ins., complexion fair, moustache ( slight) fair; dress, grey tweed jacket, black trousers, tweed cap. Previously con- victed at Norwich and Hull. Supposed a native of Colchester. May be found at common lodging houses. 14.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For stealing 2nd inst., 1 pair of plated nut- crackers; 2 plated fish knives and forks; 6 do. tea- spoons, twisted handles, " E" engraved on back; 1 butter knife, mother- o'- pearl handle; 1 hair brush, black back, " E" thereon; 2 plated salt spoons.— HERBERT WILLSTON, age 19 to 22, height 5 ft. 9 ins., slight build, clean shaven, hair ginger, eyes blue; dress, blue serge suit, dark grey cap. Information to the" Chief Constable, Borough Police, Cambridge. CHESHIRE. 15.— Birkenhead ( County).— For deserting his family.— CHARLES WRIGHT, age 37, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., good build, complexion fair, hair brown, slight light moustache, eyes blue, scar left eye, bad teeth; dress, navy blue suit, dark green cap. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Farnworth, Birkenhead. ... 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, AUGUST L( J, 1912. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( cvUiitutd)— 16.— Macclesfield ( Borough).- For stealing, 9th inst., a brown wooden box, 14 ins. by 9 ins., containing a small cash box and £ 24.— EDITH GOODWIN, age 18, height 4 ft. 10 ins., good build^ complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, ab- scess scar right jaw; dress, black f- length jacket, white blouse, black hat, shoes. A domestic ser- vant. Has been convicted at Manchester and Macclesfield. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Macclesfield. DURHAM. 17.— Durham ( County).— For stealing at Old Quarrington training stables, 20th ult., a light fawn rainproof coat, red check lining, two pockets outside, 1 large and 1 small do. inside, bone but- tons, maker's name on hanger,' letters worked in green; 1 pair dark kid gloves.— PATRICK O'BOYLE, age 20 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., complexion fair, very prominent nose, good teeth, hair light, eyes blue, stoops slightly; dress, dark grey suit, light cap.. A stableman. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, County Police Office, Durham. ESSEX. 18.— Grays ( County).— For obtaining 6.1. by false pretences, 30th ult.— GRAVE HEDGES, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., slight build, complexion sallow, thin face, hair dark; dress, dark green costume, leather belt, biscuit> coloured straw hat, turned up all round, bunch of straw at side, trimmed dark ribbon, wearing a badge of coloured ribbon on breast. Represents she is engaging lodgings for lodgers in connection with a paper called Forget- me- not, and endeavours to obtain money by getting people to take shares in this paper. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Laver, Grays. 19— Southend- on- Sea ( County).— For stealing a gold and silk fob, spade guinea, etc., 27th ult. ( recovered). See Case 56, lst par., 9th inst.— PERCY GIGGS, alias HARRY BROWN, age 20, height 5 ft. 5 ins., complexion sunburnt, clean shaven, hair dark, eyes dark brown; dress, greenish grey jacket, dark cloth trousers and vest, cap, white rubber shoes blacked over. A hawker; native of Forest Gate. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Marden, Southend- on- Sea. 20.— Witham ( County).— For obtaining 2s. by false pretences, at Tolleshunt Major, 15th ult.— WILLIAM STUBBINGS, alias BRAYBRICK and FREDERICK BRAYBROOK, age about 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., complexion fresh, long face, hair brown, walks with a stoop; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, naval trousers. A labourer; native of Maldon, Essex. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Coppin, Witham. 45, height 5 ft. 6 or S ins., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, moustache brown ( heavy); dress, dark jacket and vest, cord trousers, patched at knees. Works at farm- houses pea- picking and tur- nip- hoeing. Yorkshire accent. Absconded 18th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Thomas, Hereford. 2^.- Hereford ( C'i7y)- For obtaining £ 5 10s. by a worthless cheque, 6th inst.— THOMAS T1LLEY, alias FORD, TILLEY, and THOMAS F. TIL- LEY, age 38, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 ins., red face, moustache fair, rather large teeth; dress, dark tweed coat and vest, grey breeches, black leggings, brown cap, " Norton & Son, Broad Street, Hereford," inside crown. He goes to a bank and states he has an account, with one of their branches, generally Bristol,- and that he has left home without his cheque book, then buys a cheque over the counter, this he fills in and goes to a shop and purchases some articles ancl tenders the cheque in payment, draws the balance and decamps. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hereford. HER TFORDSHIRE. 26.- <? t. Albans ( Citv\ - JAMES LAWRENCE, Office No. 240- 09, Tabular Form. 9th inst. Not now wanted. He has reported. KENT. 27.— Cranbrook ( County).— For stealing, 2nd inst., at Goudhurst, a New Standard Quadrant bicycle, No. 146973, 28 in. frame, Stoll tyres, star square cranks, rubber pedals, free wheel, Brooks' saddle, gas lamp, upturned handlebars, nickel- plated carrier, tool bag— HENRY RUS- SELL, aje 22, height 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey; extensively tattooed, has crucifixion on chest. REES WILLIAMS, age 18, height 5 ft. 4 ins., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar left wrist. Both men wore khaki uniform, and are deserters from the South Wales Borderers. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Fowle, Cranbrook. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 21.— Neath ( County).— For an offence under the Punishment of Incest Act, 1908, at Taibach, 27th ult.— EDWARD WAKEFIELD, age 42. height 5 ft. 10 ins., complexion ruddy, hair dark, moustache ( heavy) dark. Absconded 28th ult. Has in his possession his National Insurance card, which must be deposited at a Labour Exchange before obtaining employment. A native of Chel tenham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Evans. Neath. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 22.— Dursley ( County).— For embezzling £ 5 lis.— JAMES ALFRED KEEFE, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 ins., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes grey, hushy eyebrows, large Roman nose, protruding ears; dress, grey suit, straw hat, brown band, light lace- up boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Perkins, Dursley. 23.— Stroud I County).— For uttering a forged money order. COATES, alias STRONG, age about 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 ins., complexion fresh, high cheek bones, hair light, dark brown moustache, eyes sunken, carries head slightly for- ward ; dress, light grey suit, bowler hat. Carries a small wooden sample case. He stayed at an hotel and induced the book- keeper to cash a money order, which had been fraudently altered from Is. 3d. to £ 4 Is. 3d. Usually stays at good- class hotels. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Biggs, Stroud. HEREFORDSHIRE. 24— Hereford '( County).— For manslau<* ht< at Wellington, 17th ult.— TOM GRIFFITHS, age trimmed faded pink flowers and green leaves, or may be wearing a dark blue plain cloth dress with white blouse, gold eyeglasses, thick veil. Stated she was a nurse at the Royal Infirmary, Manches- ter. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Blackpool 34.— St. Helens ( Borough).- For stealing, 3rd inst., a green suit of clothes; 1 pair boots, size 9; 1 grey mackintosh with cape; 1 white cot- ton and silk muffler, 1 red, white and blue striped cotton shirt; 1 pair of braces.— CHARLES DUD- LEY, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion sal- low, clean shaven, hair dark brown, eyes blue; dress, light green jacket, blue serge trousers, brown cap, and the stolen boots. A native of Stockport. Previously convicted at Liverpool, Stockport, etc. 35.— St. Helens ( Borough).— For stealing 5s. ( by trick), 3rd inst.— ANNIE JACKSON, age about 29, height 5 ft. 4 ins., stout build, round face, complexion and hair fair; dress, heavy black costume, grey shawl, pink crinoline hat with black velvet bow, low button shoes, patent toe- caps, left shoe cut at toe, abscess below larynx, red mark bridge of nose. Information to the Chief Constable, St. Helens. LEICES TERSHIRE. 36.— Melton Mowbray ( County).— For stealing, 4th inst., at Garthorpe, a bicycle, free wheel, 26- in. frame, 28- in. wheels, old tyre back wheel, new tyre and inner tube front wheel, black enamelled, plated parts gone rusty, crimped handle bars, right tip missing, front lever brake.— JOHN DRAYCOTT, age about 30, height oft. 8 ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, round shoul- ders, front teeth decayed, figure of woman right forearm; dress, brown check cloth suit, cap, heavy nailed boots. A farm labourer; native of Slea- ford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hinman. Meltou Mowbray. LANCASHIRE. 28.— Manchester ( City).— For failing to report.— GEORGE HENRY PADMORE, Office No. 2830- 97, age 46, height 5 ft. 4J ins., complexion sallow, hair brown ( turning grey, bald top), eyes blue, two dots back right hand, lost part lst left finger. Sentenced at Wolverhampton Sessions, 10th April, 1908, to five years' penal servitude for house- breaking. Liberated 16th May, 1912, on second licence, which expires 5th November, 1913. Prison Reg. No. MTYi 314. 29 — Manchester ( City). - For failing to report.— JOHN TAYLOR, alias WATSON, LLOYD, GLOVER, TILLEY. SLATER, etc. Office No. 1730- 03, age 62, height 5 ft. 8 ins., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, turning grey, eyes hazel, ' P," heart, E. W. B., left forearm, dot web left thumb. Sentenced at Northampton Sessions, 7th April, 1910, to three years' penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 7th June, 1912. Prison Reg. No. k. 184. 30.— Manchester ( City).— For stealing £ 2 12s., and a black portmanteau.— NELLIE BUR- ROWS, alias WROE, age 17£, height 5 ft., stout build, complexion pale, hair light brown, rather curly, eyes dark brown ( full), mole left cheek; wearing black knitted coat. Accompanied by- George Wroe ( not wanted); a canvasser and photo- grapher, age 21 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 8 ins., complexion dark, full face with red pimples, hair black, eyes brown; dress, grey or blue serge suit, soft hat. Warrant issued. Bl.— Manchester ( City).— For failing to notify change of residence.— WILLIAM HENRY TAYLOR, Office No. 563- 00, age 47, height 5 ft. lOf ins., complexion fresh, hair and eyes grey, scar back left thumb. Native of Barrow- in- Fur ness. Sentenced Bolton Borough Sessions, 7th April, 1910, to 3, 3, 3, and 3 years' penal servi- tude ( concurrent) for housebreaking and larceny ( 4 cases). Licence expires 30th April, 1913. ( 24 days as appellant), k. 162. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. 32.— Blackpool ( Borough).— For stealing ( servant) £ 28 Is. 3d., 1 cheque for £ 9 15s., and postal- orders for £ 5 9s. 4d.— FREDERICK CHESSWORTH, height 5 ft. 6 ins., complexion pale, hair brown, near sighted, wears steel- rimmed spectacles; dress, dark suit, green cap, laced boots ( all new). An errand- boy. Warrant issued. 33.— Blackpool ( Borough).— For obtaining food and lodging by false pretences.— LENA THORNTON, alias LOUIE LORRAINE, age 26 height 5 ft. 7 ins., good build, complexion fair high cheek bones, hair dark, eyes brown; dress black and white print dress, fawn satin straw hat. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 37.— Newport ( Borough\— For stealing from his lodgings, 10th inst., a lady's 18- ct. gold key- less English lever watch, white dial, sunk in centre black steel hands, engraved back; 1 lady's 15- ct. gold watch guard, fancy beaded pattern.— THO- MAS BOOTH, age 24 to 26, height 5 ft.. 3 to 5 s., hair dark brown, clean shaven, nose slightly turned up; dress, dark suit, light gaiters, dark cap and overcoat, strap at back and sleeves. Ab- sconded 10th inst. Warrant issued. 38 — Newport ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 7th inst.— THOMAS TILLEY, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 ins., complexion florid, hair brown, mous- tache fair, large teeth in front; dress, dark tweed coat and vest, grey breeches, black leggings, brown cap. A farm bailiff or labourer. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Newport. NO TTINGHA MS HIRE. 39 — Nottingham ( City).- For housebreaking, 28th ult., and stealing wearing apparel, which in- cluded a dark green check overcoat ( which he may be wearing), bone buttons, 2 flap pockets out- side, ticket pocket inside, black lining; also for failing to notify change of r esidence.— FRED- ERICK JOHNSON, alias FARRELL and WOOD WARD, Office No. 1492- 05, age 27, height 5 ft. 5f ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar right side of head, small mole back left side of neck, woman's head tattooed inside left forearm, heart and 3 dots outside left forearm. May be found in common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Notting- ham. STAFFORDSHIRE. 40.— Leek ( County).— For rape at Bucknall, 29th ult,— HERBERT HENRY JOHNSON, alias HERBERT THOMPSON, age 34, height 5 ft. 3^ ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar on nose and right cheek, tip of third finger left hand missing. Native of Fenton, Staff . Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hicklin, Leek. 41.— Newcastle ( County).— For intimidation at Talke, 2nd May last.— FRANK SKELLERN, alias SKELLON, age 27, height 5 ft. 8£ ins., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaven; dress, blue or brown suit, brown boots, light cap. Sup- posed native of Wigan, Lanes. Warrant issued. 42.— Newcastle ( County).— For leaving his wife and child chargeable to the Common Fund of Wolstanton and Burslem Union.— HERBERT GATER, age 27, height 5 ft. 8 ins., good build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes brown, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 327, 1912. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. KENT. 18.— Margate ( Borough).— For leaving his wife and family chargeable to the Isle of Thanet Union since 11th June last.— ERNEST JOHN BAKER, age 29, height 5 ft. 4 ins., complexion pale, hair brown. A carpenter and painter; native of Margate. Warrant issued Information to the Chief Constable, Margate. LANCASHIRE. 44.— Liver/ tool ( City).— For stealing between 13th and 31st ult., an Irish frieze grey double- breasted coat, lined with light grey tweed, " Lewis's, Liverpool," on tab; 1 lady's black silk dress skirt, silk corded; 1 dress skirt, fawn covered coating; 1 black silk underskirt, full flounce; 1 vicuna din- ner suit, silk facings, " W. Griffiths, North John Street," on tab; 1 black vicuna coat and vest, '• West End Tailors, Castle Street, Liverpool," on tab; 13 twill sheets and 3 pairs of blankets, marked " Humphrys, 17, Y'tree," stitched thereon; 1 cot- ton eiderdown quilt, Paisley pattern; 2 white shirts, size 2, 14 neck; 1 white marcella pattern quilt; 3 pairs dark woollen socks; 1 brown leather portmanteau, " A. H. H." thereon; dozen electro- plated spoons, some marked " Brazilian Silver, D. and A."; li dozen electro- plated small forks; J dozen electro- plated large forks; ^ dozen electro- plated table spoons; 2 dozen teaspoons, some electro- plated and others Indian silver; J dozen dinner knives, ivorine handles, makers " Parry & Co., Sheffield"; dozen dessert knives, some " J. Rogers & Son," others " Parry & Co., Sheffield," ivorine handles; | dozen toilet towels; £- plate camera; 2 light wooden clothes brushes; 3 white flannel nightdresses; 2 white woollen combinations ; 1 pair of dark grey fur- lined gloves; 1 pair Cana- dian snow boots, size 7; 1 pair lady's goloshes; 1 pair half golosh; 1 brown leather dressing case, containing a black ebony clothes brush, black ebony shaving glass, 2 black ebony handled razors, but- ton hook, nail scissors, nail trimmers, nickel- plated soap box, black handled tooth brush, in a nickel case, 1 nickel- plated handled shaving brush; 6 white damask tablecloths, 2 are very large; 1 dozen pillow slips, " Humphreys " thereon; A dozen linen teacloths, hand crotchet work; 11 Damask serviettes with spots and fancy border; 6 fish knives and forks, " E. P. N. S." thereon, in a black leather case, emerald green lining.— JAMES CHARLES YOUNG, age about 28, height about 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion pale, hair light brown, wavy, false teeth upper jaw, an inveterate smoker; wearing grey Donegal tweed suit.— A WOMAN ( supposed wife of Young), age about 25, short and stout build, complexion fresh, hair light, some false teeth upper jaw. The tenant of a house advertised it to be let furnished, and the accused took same on the 13th ult. The man then in the name of Humphreys and Young, advertised for clerks, managers and canvassers for the dentistry business. All the persons who applied for the posts were told they would be appointed, and he received from each XI as a security. They absconded 30th ult., and upon the return of the tenant of the house, the above mentioned goods were found to have been stolen. Young is also wanted on warrant for obtaining money by false pretences. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 45.— Dewsbury ( Coun'. y).— For stealing 4th or 5th inst., a silver English lever watch, No. 295181, white dial, black fgures, gold pointers, " H. Stone, Leeds," on dial; 1 silver double- curb albert, 3 silver medals attached, 1 plain, gold centre; 1 blue enamelled do., " Fred Moss, Batting, 1909," thereon, the other blue enamelled rim with " Upper Hopton, An Eleven," on one side, " Fred Moss, Fielding Prize," the other; 1 bronze cross; also £ 5 4s.— GEORGE WILLIAM JOHNSON, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 ins., slight build, complexion pale, hair and eyes dark; dress, blue cloth suit with thin white stripe, cap, green overcoat, belt at back. A hurrier. Has been an inmate of the Boys' Shelter Home, 134, Camberwell Road, S. E. Information to Supt. Marshall, Dewsbury. • LQ.— Keighley ( County).— For stealing be- tween lst and 6th ult., 7 gramophone records, 1 lady's gold- plated watch, 1 do. plain gold dress ring, and a bottom set of artificial teeth.— ARCHI- BALD McINTYRE McGREGOR TAYLOR, age 24, height 5 ft. 5 ins., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes brown, bust of woman right arm, snake, tree, sun, butterfly, anchor, etc., right forearm, " Dolly Parker," soldier, etc., left forearm, " George and Dragon " chest. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Birkhead, Keighley. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued).- snake right forearm, bird left do.; dress, dark brown coat, light vest, blue trousers, heavy laced boots, cap. A blacksmith; native of Kidsgrove, Staffs. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Biddulph, County Police Office, Newcastle, Staffs. SUFFOLK ( East). ± 7— Ipswich ( Borough).— For leaving his children chargeable to the Parish.— FREDERICK JOSEPH SPORLE, age about 30, height 5 ft. 10 ins., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes ( cast in both) blue, erect bearing, splay feet; dress, dark grey suit, long dark over- coat, black soft felt hat. A plasterer; native of Ipswich. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Ipswich. SUFFOLK ( West). iS.— lxworth ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, 29th ult., a suit of clothes; 1 rain- pi oof coat; 1 pair boots; 1 gold pin.— WILLIAM FREDERICK WADE, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, 2 scars on forehead; dress, light suit, green cap, black kid lace boots ( stolen property). Is a deserter from the Royal Marines. A musician; native of Wal- thamstow, Essex. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Reeve, Ixworth. WILTSHIRE. 49.— Swindon ( County).— For obtaining £ 4 Is. 3d., by uttering a forged and altered money- order, originally issued for Is. 3d.— HENRY ED- WARD CLARKE KING, olios DENNISON, WILLIAMS, SMITH, etc., Office No. 2781- 01. For photograph and description see Case 32, 14th June last; dress, light grey suit, double collar, very light blue tie and black bowler hat. Representing himself as a commercial traveller and carrying a black wooden sample case, he stayed at a commer- cial hotel in Swindon and presented a card with G. H. Thomas & Sons, Chemists, Holland House, Bristol, thereon, upon which was written " salary and commission up to date, £ 4 Is. 3d, signed G. H. Thomas," and purporting to come from that firm. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Swindon. 50.— Trowbridge ( County).- Yot embezzling £ 11.— GEORGE MORTHEN, age about 23, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., complexion dark, hair and mous- tache dark, bad teeth in frc> pt ( some missing), slightly bow- legged, north country accent; dress, grey suit and cap, carried an overcoat. A clerk; supposed a native of Dewsbury. Warrant issued. bl-— Trowbridge ( County).— For stealing a " Gamage " bicycle, nearly new, black enamelled, 26- in. frame, plated rims with black centres, 2 roller lever rim brakes, upturned handle bars, black grips, rubber pedals ( one rubber on right pedal tied with wire), " Holborn " tyres, " Gam- age " transfer on head and back mudguard, acety- lele lamp, pump, bell, and tool bag containing spanners attached. LEWIS, age 26, heigh' 5 ft. 4 or 5 ins., stout build, prominent chin, hair dark, long on forehead, curling over peak of cap, slight dark moustache; appearance of a miner; dress, dark suit and cap; wearing leather wristlet on one arm. Information to Supt. Moloney, Trowbridge. 52.— Salisbury ( City).— For stealing a pony, harness, and trap ( recovered except harness).— ISAAC ROSSENBLUMM, alias HILDABRA- HAM, JOHN SMITH, etc., age 30 to 35, height about 5 ft. 9 ins., stout build, moustache dark, thick lips, one tooth missing in front; wearing dark mixture suit, soft hat. Absconded 20th June last. A tailor's presser, but has of late sold second- hand clothing at markets, etc. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Salisbury. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 53.— Scarborough ( County).— For stealing ( trick) postal- orders, between 26th July and 3rd inst.— J. MARSTON, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft, 10 or 11 ins., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes grey, moustache black, short beard; dress, brown check tweed Norfolk jacket, grey vest, grey knickers and white canvas shoes, or white flannel trousers, brown laced boots, dark grey cap. Accompanied by a woman ( not wanted), supposed wife, age 26 to 30, height 5i ft. 4 or 5 ins., complexion fresh, round face, hair brown; dress, blue linen or print dress, cream silk blouse, with short sleeves, or brown mix- / J 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1912. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— ture coat and skirt, white straw hat with black velvet band and white plume. On the 26th ult., he advertised in the Exchange and Mart, a camera for sale, and received numerous applications for the same to be forwarded on approval, and in each case he wrote refusing to send it on those condi- tions, stating that he would settle with the first customer remitting postal- order, in reply to which he received several remittances, but not in any case was the advertised article forwarded. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Scar- borough. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BERKSHIRE. 54.— Abingdon ( County).— Committed for trial at Berks Assizes for arson ( stack firing).— HARRY WATTS, alias HARRY WHITE, age 43, height 5 ft. ins., complexion fresh, hair dark, turning grey, eyes hazel, scar centre right hand and over left eye; dress, black suit and over- coat, tweed cap. A steeplejack; native of Leeds. Information to Supt. Foster, Abingdon. LANCASHIRE. oS— Bar row- in- Furness ( Borough) .— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions at Lancas- ter on two charges of stealing bicycles.— HARRY LEROY PRIMROSE, alias HARRY SPRAT- LEY, age 27, height 5 ft. 9 ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, flowers with DORA in centre right forearm, DORA left forearm, birth- mark right side of nose. An electrician. Native of Calis, U. S. A. Believed wanted elsewhere- Photograph can be seen on application. Information to the Chief Constable, Barrow- in- Furness. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 56.— Oundle ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, charged with stealing £ 8.—- JACK BAKER, age 17, height 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue; dress, old brown suit and cap. Believed to have been previously convicted. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Tebbey, Oundle. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 57.— Barnsley ( Borough).— Remanded in custody, charged with living upon earnings of prostitution.— FRANK WEBSTER, age 32, height 5 ft. 9 ins., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, moustache ginger, eyes blue, bust of female, crossed hands, heart right forearm, tombstone, crossed flags, heart, etc., left forearm, star and dots base of left thumb. A shoemaker; native of Derby. Believed wanted elsewhere. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to the Chief Constable, Barnsley. PROPERTY^ STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 58.— B Division.— 8th inst., 8 gold watches, 1 14- ct., centre seconds, No. 583928, 1 18- ct. plain hunter, Benson, Ludgate Hill, No. 5166, 1 18- ct. demi- hunter, Cook & Burchett, No. 31776, 1 18- ct,, Thomas Russell & Sons, No. 105660, 1 18- ct., thin, No. 118075, 1 14- ct. engine- turned hunter, No. 101064, 1 10- ct. plain demi- hunter, Waltham, Hill- siHe, No. 4652253, 1 9- ct. keyless, Myers, No. 2012596; 8 lady's gold watches: 1 18- ct. keyless, No. 91572, 1 do., small plain demi- hunter, No. 56587, 1 18- ct. keyless, enamel pansy back, set diamonds, No. 11256845, 1 do., demi hunter, No. 28563, 1 do., keyless, silver dial, No. 88480, 1 do., plain demihunter, No. 74000, 1 do. do., No. 59019, 1 18- ct., sunk dial, Russell & Sons, No. 64778; a quantity of rings, 9- ct. keeper and gem; a quan- tity of pins, brooches, and signet rings, 9- ct., 15- ct., and 18- ct.; two- pound piece; guinea do.; old coins; gold neckchains and alberts; lockets, charms, and pendants, 9- ct., 15- ct., and 18- ct.; silver watches. All property with one or more of the following letters: BEMINDFULO; 1 auction pledge entry book by Waterlow, 12i by commencing April 15th, 1912. 59.— F Division-— 1 gold bangle, set diamond and 2 sapphires; 2 gold pendants, 1 square, 1 Victorian, set emerald and 4 diamonds in small gold flower; 2 brooches, 1 gold, set turquoise, 1 small round florentine, design pansy with stalk and leaves inlaid in black stone, thin gold rim; 2 gold neckchains, 1 17 ins. long, 1 14 ins. long, 1 miniature, |- face of man with powdered hair, greenish- blue coat and cravat, C. S. 1751 thereon, antique frame, set pearls; 7 antique silver coffee spoons, 5 with initials A. B., 2 with C. B.; 2 antique salt spoons, heart pierced with 3 arrows; 2 silver snuff- boxes, 1 plain hinged lid, 3£ by 2\ ins., 1 shape of match box, I. G-. L. thereon; 2 old silver watches, 1 flat with very small face, 1 plain face, detachable silver cover on front; 1 cheque book containing 50 blank cheques, Nos. II. 364051 to 100 inclusive, on Cox & Co.' s Bank, 16, Charing Cross, S. W. Some of these cheques have been cashed at Reading and Taunton, and it is believed that the thieves are travelling in the West of England for the sole purpose of cashing as many of the cheques as possible. 60.— V Division.— 6 sets of carriage harness, 3 full size, 1 with " E. A." in brass on blinkers and pad; 3 cob size, 1 with brass eagle upside dewn and 1 with bird in brass thereon. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 61.— Windsor ( Borough).— 8rd inst, a Min- otaur bicycle, rather heavy build, enamelled black with gold lines, usual parts plated, " Minotaur" transfer on head, upturned handle bar, rat trap pedals, rather rusty, Minotaur tyres, extension to mudguard over front wheel. Information to the Chief Constable, Windsor- DERBYSHIRE. 62.— Alfreton ( County).— 10th inst., a Britannic bicycle, black enamelled, 26- in. frame, gold lined, ( believed) " Britannic Works, Birming- ham," on head, 28- in. wheels, tyres 28 by ljj- in., two rim brakes, mudguards, rear one dented near the stays, rat trap pedals, plated pump ( far worn) attached, " The Demon " plated oil lamp, bell, tool bag. In fair condition. Information to Supt. Fennell, Alfreton. 63. - Chesterfield ( Borough).— 2nd inst., a " Champion" bicycle, No. 43812, 24- in. frame, 28- in. wheels, black enamelled, black rims, two rim brakes, free wheel, gear case, rubber pedals, up- turned handle bars, usual parts plated, " Brooks " saddle, Dunlop tyres, tool bag and small bell at- tached, lamp bracket has been broken. In good condition. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Chesterfield. ESSEX. 64.— CI acton- on- Sea ( County). — 3rd inst,, a Challenge bicycle, black enamelled, 3- speed gear, upturned handle bars, rubber pedals, Palmer tyres. Information to Supt. Mules, Clacton- on- Sea. 65.— Epping ( County). - 4th inst., 2 bicycles, lst, a " B. S. A." 3- speed gear, 23- in. frame, black enamelled, " Shirley" dropped handle bars, Pal- mer tyres, 2 Crabbe lever brakes, transfer on head, " Turner Bros., Shepherd's Bush"; 2nd, an " Arrow " road racer, 22- in. frame, black enamel- led, red rubber tyres, yellow wooden rims, " Shir- ley " dropped handle bars, transfer on head and both back stays, " Kirk & Merrifield, makers, Bir- mingham." Information to Supt. Terry, Epping. M.— Southend- on- Sea ( County).— 10th inst., a silver English lever watch, No. 10505, makers, " Mears," Bishopsgate Street, London, on face, small gold curb chain attached. Has been mended with piece of gold wire; 1 gold lockot ( chased); a six- chambered revolver, American make. 5th inst., a gold English lever watch, No. 10443, open face, gold curb albert attached and seal with green and red stone. Information to Supt. Marden, Southend- on- Sea. HAMPSHIRE. 67.— Bournemouth ( County).— 3rd inst., by housebreaking, at Westbourne, a lady's silver watch, open face, key winding, black figures, en- graved back. 68. — Bournemouth ( County).— bth inst., by burglary at Westbourne, an amethyst and pearl necklace, Indian make; 1 heavy turquoise matrix do., hung on pearls; 2 pairs of gold sleeve links, heavily chased ( 1 pair imitation acorns), Indian make; 1 yellow topaz necklace, set pearls; 1 ruby and diamond ring; 1 pearl and turquoise brooch; 1 large brooch, 2i in. by 1J in., made from a gold and silver bangle; 1 miniature of gentleman set in gold; 1 long garnet chain, with heavy pearl- shaned crystal; 1 18- ct. gold bangle, strap and buckle pat- tern; 1 15- ct. gold bangle, chased; 1 onyx neck- lace; 1 small purple purse, brass fastening; 1 green prayer and hymn book in white case, label inside, " Times Book Club, Oxford Street, Lon- don," thereon. The above articles were contained in a small black enamelled cashbox, gold lined, 8 in. by 4 in.; brass plate inside with " Spencer, Madras," there- on. Information to Supt. Hack, Bournemouth. HERTFORDSHIRE. 69.— Bishop S tort ford ( County). - 8th inst., £ 23 16s. 6d. ( cash); 1 postal- order, value 3s., number unknown, and the undermentioned cheques; 1 on Capital and Counties Bank, Bishops Stortford Branch, for £ 14 12s., drawn by J. E. Spink, dated 6th August, 1912; 2 do. do. do. do. do., for £ 2 18s., drawn by Bishops Stortford Col- lege, dated 6th August, 1912; 3 on London, County and Westminster Bank, Bishops Stort- ford Branch, for £ 12 5s. 9d., drawn by Albert Scarfe, dated 2nd August, 1912; 4, do. do., Bishops Stortford Branch, for £ 2 lis. 6d., drawn by Harry Cox, dated 2nd August, 1912; 5, on Barclay & Co.' s Bank, Chelmsford Branch, for £ 47 12s., drawn by Cramphorn, Ltd., dated 2nd August, 1912; 6, on Barclay & Co.' s do., Bishops Stortford Branch, for £ 16, drawn by Rogers & Co., dated 5th August, 1912; 7, on National Bank of Scotland, 37, Nicholas Lane, London, E. C., for £ 4 10s., drawn by A. G. S. Chaplin, dated lst August, 1912; 8, on London County & West- minster Bank, Bishops Stortford, for £ 1 4s., drawn by H. Driver, dated 7th August, 1912; 9, do. do. do. do. do., for £ 1 2s. 6d., drawn by H. Driver, dated 7tli August, 1912; 10, drawn by Barclay, Gaston Green, for £ 1, bank and date unknown. Information to Supt. Foster, Bishops Stortford. KENT. 70.— Sandwich ( County).— 2nd inst., from an office at Broadstairs, a cash- box containing £ 17 3s. 6d.; 1 £ 5 Bank of England note, No. either 70619 or 70616, marked London & County Bank, Putney; 1 cheque for £ 2 10s., drawn by Philpott; 1 for £ 5 drawn by Carey, and 1 for £ 2 8s. 6d. by Wrightson, all made payable to Deveson & Co., on Capital & Counties Bank.— By TWO MEN : lst, age 36 to 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., complexion and hair very fair; wearing grey suit; 2nd, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., hair black ( curly), clean shaven; dress, grey suit, cap, sometimes wears dark suit and bowler hat. The boy in charge of the office received a telephone call to go to a neighbouring tradesman with a message that a relative had met with an accident, and on return- ing found cash- box missing. Information to Supt. Stone, Police Office, Sand- wich. 71 — Canterbury ( City).— A " Singer" cycle,' Singer transfer on head, black enamelled, lined gold, 28- iu. wheels, 26- in. frame, plated rims ( rusty), 3- speed gear, 2 lever brakes, Michelin tyre hind wheel, Dunlop tyre front wheel, flat handle bars, black grips to brakes, left one missing, rubber pedals, carrier at back, to which was attached a parcel containing a hand mirror and business papers. Information to the Chief Constable, Canterbury. 72.— Margate ( Borough).— Between 23rd and 28th ult., a green leather card case, silver- mounted corners, contained cards with " F. W. Mallard, 14, Barnsloe Road, Gillingham," thereon; 1 lady's gold half- hunter keyless watch, has no ring at top ( broken off and piece left in stem), " B " or " B. W." at back, No. 48458, was in a brown leather wrist- strap; 1 grey striped suit, with dark stripe; jacket, American cut with 2 buttons, deep revers, square corners, plain sleeves, 2 buttons each wrist, 2 hip pockets, 2 inside breast pockets, 1 inside ticket pocket, made by Lockwood, Bradley & Co., Ltd., Notting Hill Gate, W.; trousers, 1 hip pocket, 2 ordinary pockets, 3 loops of same material at waist for a belt, bottoms turned and sewn up; vest has 4 ordinary pockets and band at back; 1 pair of brown lace boots, Derby fronts, size 6, dirty oil stain on right boot near little toe, Freeman, Hardy k Willis on tab; 1 dark blue enamel pendant watch ( keyless), shape of a ball, filigree work, enamel and pearl neckchain attached. 73 — Margate ( Borough).— 30th ult., from a bathing machine, a lady's gold keyless watch, No. 118249/ 6, " M" back of case, white dial, gold figures, chased back, 1 small round link chain with square locket, set diamond in centre, contained coloured photograph of a baby and a faded photo- graph of a naval officer; 1 small brilliant brooch, set small red stone in centre. Information to the Chief Constable, Margate. SUSSEX ( East). a — East Grinstead ( County).— 31st ult., a lady's Lea & Francis bicycle, black enamelled, red lines, slightly raised handle bars, 28- in. wheels, 22- in. frame, rubber pedals, Dunlop tyres, front lift brake, back pedal brake, plated rims, Brooks' saddle, celluloid gear case, black cord lacing, Lucas lamp, plated bell. In good condition. Information to Supt. Budgen, East Grinstead. FKIDAY, AUGUST 16, 1912. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOLEN- teWi^). SUSSEX ( East). £ 25 REWARD. 75.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— 10th inst., from a dwelling house, a tin cash box, size about 8 ins. by 4 ins., containing 1 cheque book on Lon- don County & Westminster Bank, Meads, East- bourne, containing a number of blank cheque forms, Nos. B 26600 to B 26625, and two or three books of counterfoils; 1 do. do., containing 1 • cheque book on London & Provincial Bank, East- bourne containing a number of blank cheque forms, Nos. GZ 408826 to 48, and a number of cancelled cheques drawn by Flora Cox, several books of counterfoils; 1 lady's half- hoop diamond ring ( 5 large diamonds); 1 do. gold do., set about 5 stones, diamonds and sapphires alternately; 1 single- stone diamond ring ( rather large stone); 1 lady's half- hoop diamond and emerald ring, scratched inside 20655 kb/ sd/-; 1 do. gold ring, set large round opal surrounded with small dia- monds; 1 gold necklet, flat, flexible band, about I in. wide, fastens with a split ring; 1 pearl spray brooch, in dark case; 1 miniature of a child in gold heart- shaped pendant, edged with brilliants, gold chain attached; 1 gold band bracelet with hinge, raised blue enamel thereon with pearls; 1 plain gold band bracelet, raised lozenge- shaped pattern; 1 gold bar brooch, set 1 large amethyst, surrounded with small seed pearls, in dark red leather case. The above reward will be paid by Messrs. Bockett. Stunt k Bockett, Solicitors, 60, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, to any person giving such in- formation as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and recovery of the prop- erty, or, in proportion to the amount recovered. 76 — Eastbourne ( Borough).— 10th inst,, a nearly new free- wheel " Swift Imperial" bicycle, black enamelled, gold lines, 25- in. frame, front and back rim brakes, upturned handle bars, beaded mudguards, front extension, " Warwick" tyres, No. 473009, and on handle bar No. 2696, " Swift " plated spring saddle, double bell. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Eastbourne. SUSSEX ( West). 77.— Worthing { County).— 26th ult., from a jeweller's shop, a diamond about the size of a three- penny piece, white with tinge of straw colour, cut and polished, weighs 4J 1/ 64 carat.— Supposed by A MAN, who went into the shop and asked to be shown some fancy buttons, which necessitated the jeweller to look under the counter. The man purchased a set of buttons, and requested them to be got ready for him to post, stating he would call for them later; after he had gone the diamond was missed; age about 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., stoutish build, clean shaven, complexion dark, full face; wearing dark clothes, believed straw hat; speaks with a slight foreign accent. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. WARWICKSHIRE. IS.— Rugby ( County).— lst inst., a B. S. A. bicycle, No. 118575, 26- in. frame, black enamelled and green lined, 3- speed gear, Brooks saddle, B 90, size 1, upturned handle bars, 2 rim brakes, carrier on back, Dunlop tyres, rubber pedals, much worn, 3 small pieces of enamel chipped off right front fork, old acetylene lamp attached. Information to Supt. Clarke, Rugby. vz.— shlpston- on- stour ( County). — 30th ult., at Loxley, a Coventry Challenge bicycle, No. 165164, O'Brien, Coventry, on transfer on head, Coventry Challenge on down tube, black en- amelled, 22- in. frame, half- drop handle bars, usual parts plated, centre of rims black with red lines, roller lever brakes, 80 gear, Dunlop tyres, Middle- more & Lam pi ugh saddle, mudguard has front ex- tension, rubber pedals, machine is quite new.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 19, height 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion dark, hair dark brown, • eyes grey, clean shaven; wearing blue striped suit, chauffeur's cap. Information to Supt. Hawkes, Shipeton- on- Stour. WILTSHIRE. 80.— Swindon ( County).— 27th or 28th ult. from a Post Office, stamps to the value of £ 2 3s. 8 § d., and about XI 10s. 27th ult., a Rudge- Whitworth bicycle, 3- speed gear, Palmer tyres, new one on back wheel, plated rims, raised handle bars, 2 lever brakes, rat trap pedals, white metal pump, " Robert Bunkum, Cycle Works, Highbridge," on back mudguard. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Swindon. I YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). SI.— Middlesbrough ( Borough).— Between 3rd and 4th inst., a brown compressed fibre sample case, 18 in. by 12£ in. by 6 in., handle on top, fastens with two straps, partly worn through at one side, containing 3 men's Oxford shirts, 1 with double cuffs, 1 with single cuffs, unlined, 1 do., lined, all white ground with stripes, linen collars, pearl buttons, trade mark " Bull Dog's Head, Duro Dye, Wright & Wrigglesworth, Hatters, Hosiers and Shirt Makers, 81, Albert Road, Middlesbro' ", on tabs inside back of neck; 2 woollen undervests, " Nelson Unshrinkable " on back of neck; 1 pair of lady's black cashmere " Llama" stockings; 2 pairs men's knitted stock- ings, heather mixture; 2 pairs do. do. socks, heather mixture; 6 pairs do. cashmere socks, some black and others fancy; 1 Chesterfield tweed over- coat, single breasted, green and brown stripes, 34 or 36 breast, factory made, lined brown Italian cloth, usual pockets; a number of cotton handker- chiefs, small, fancy borders; 20 mercerised handerchiefs, full size, blue borders with white spots; 5 red Jap. silk handerchiefs, hemstitched, various; 4 white do., hemstitched; a number of white linen handkerchiefs, some plain and others hemstitched; 4 or 5 square silk do., diamond pat- terns, different shades, 1 green ground,, 1 gold ground, 1 red ground, and the other pink; 5 or 6 red madder silk squares, blue ground, about 20 ins. square; 2 cotton mufflers, blue ground with white spots, hemstitched; 4 Repp do., with silk checks or stripes, different patterns; 3 silk mufflers; 2 ties, about 40 ins. by 4 ins. wide, 1 black ground with red design; 2 pairs lady's black cashmere stockings, 1 pair striped the other clocks; 3 or 4 soft cotton double collars, coloured, size 15|; a number of fancy plated lady's belts; studs and safety pins. Information to the Chief Constable, Middles- brough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 82.— Bradford ( City).— 2nd inst.. by house- breaking, a lady's small 9- ct. gold watch, white face, black hands and numerals, large blue enamal- led pansy with diamond in centre at back, had at- tached a 9- ct. gold brooch, 3 small pansies with diamond centre; 1 plain 9- ct. gold bracelet, snap fastener, 3 diamonds in centre and 6 sapphires at each side; 1 15- ct. gold bangle, small curb pattern, 18 ins long, padlock attached; 1 plain 9- ct. gold curb bracelet, padlock attached ; 1 lady's 9- ct. gold dress ring, ruby in centre, opal each side; 1 long gold muff chain, small link pattern; 1 small gold tie- pin, sailors' knot, with pearl centre; 1 gold brooch, " V" in pearls, ( 18- ct.) gold crown on either side; 1 gold brooch, made from two drop earrings; 1 pair of gold gipsy earrings: 1 15- ct. gold brooch ( bar), set with pearls; 1 15- ct. gold buckle brooch, hair in centre; 1 gold and red en- amelled heart- shaped brooch, safety- pin design; 1 9- ct. gold dress ring, red carbuncle stone in centre; 1 gold and platinum curb dress ring; 1 silver bangle with 50 three- penny pieces attached, all engraved with different names; 1 9- ct. gold dress ring, set with pearls and rubies; 1 lady's leather purse. Information to the Chief Constable, Bradford. PROPERTY FOUND. DERBYSHIRE. 83 .— Alfreton ( County).— Abandoned 23rd June last at Sherland ( believed to have been stolen), a bicycle, 26- in. black enamelled cross frame, 28 in. by in. wheels, " Wimbourne" tyres, " New Departure" coaster hub back, lever rim brake front wheel, 8 in. cranks, rubber pedals, flat handle bars, cork handles with white tips. Empire" saddle, mudguard back wheel, pump clips down tube. Information to Supt. Fennell, Alfreton. PROPERTY RECOVERED. WARWICKSHIRE. M — Leamington ( Borough).— First three described bicycles, Case No. 72, 9th inst., and thief arrested. ANIMALS, & c., RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 85.-£ f Division. - Gelding and harness, Case No. 57, 2nd inst. APPREHENSIONS. Metropolitan Police District, 86— Convict Supervision Office*— JAMES WEBSTER, Office No. 686- 12, Tabular Form, 24th May, 1912. 87.— Convict Supervision Office.— GEORGE SMITH, Office No. 1051- 01, Tabular Form, lst March, 1912, and current list of re- convictions. 88.— Convict Supervision Office.— CHARLES A. BUSHELL, Office No. S/ 144187, Case 98, 28th June last, at Leek, Staffs, and re- manded until 14th inst., on a charge of housebreak- ing. 89.— F Division.— CARL GROESSMAN, Case No. 95, 12th ult., and sentenced to 6 month), and 3 months hard labour ( concurrent). 90.— Y Division.— THOMAS BONE, Case No. 8, 9th inst. 91 — Cheshire, Liscard ( County).— A. G. HOWLETT, alias SEPTIMUS BRIGHT, Office No. 1168- 01, Cases 70, 2nd inst., and 94, 18th June, 1909. 92.— E s s e x , Southend- on- Sea ( County).— ALICE THOMAS, Case No. 10, 26th ult. 93.— Gloucestershire, Bristol ( City).— MARY ELIZABETH FINNIMORE, Case No. 18, 28th June, 1912. 84— Gloucestershire, Bristol ( City).— SEPTIMUS BRIGHT, Office No. 1168- 01, Case 94, 18th June, 1909. Hampshire, Gosport ( County).— HENRY QUARTERMAIN, Case No. 21, 27th March, 1908. 96.— Kent, Dartford ( County).— ALBERT GRACE, Case No. 20, 17th February, 1911, at West Mailing. 97— Lincolnshire, Stamford ( County).— CHARLES COOK, Case No. 25, 29th March, 1912. 98.— Northamptonshire, Kettering ( County).— MRS. HILTON, alias HELEN GOR- DON, Office No. 2415- 09, Case 97, 12th ult., at Kington, Herefordshire, and remanded until 16th inst. 99.— Oxfordshire, Witney ( County).— JAMES VINER, Case 23, 10th March, 1911. 100— Staffordshire, Stafford ( County).— WILLIAM JAMES STOKES Case No. 44, 9th inst. 101 — Staffordshire, Newcastle- under- Lyme ( Borough).- JOHN WILSON, Office No. 1199- 04, Case 86, 31st May last, . and sentenced, 13th June last, to 1 month for false pretences as HARRY FORD, also at Otley, 4th June last to 3 months hard labour for attempted false pretences ( sentences concurrent). 102— Stirlingshire, Stirling ( County). — ALFRED HAYES, alias JOHNSON, Case 40, 10th November, 1911, at Liverpool, on another charge. 108— Surrey, Chertsey ( County).— FRANK ARTHUR COTTAGE, Case No. 34, 26th ult., in London. 104— 5 u r r e y , Dorking ( County).— EMILY CAIN, Case No. 39, 9th February, 1912. 105. - Yorkshire ( West Riding), Barnsiey ( Borough — THOMAS LYTH, Office No. 664- 11, Case 47, 12tli May. 1911. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT, METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 106— 4 Division.— WILLIAM RILEY, Office No. 5- 01, Tabular Form, 2nd inst. Not now wanted. He has reported. BUCKING HA MS HIRE. 107 — Chepping Wycombe ( Borough).— For leaving his wife and family chargeable to the Wycombe Union— ALBERT JAMES BRIS- TOW, age 42, height 5ft. 4J ins., complexion fresh, hair grey ( bald on top), eyes ( prominent) grey, moustache sandy, scar right side jaw. A jobbing gardener or labourer. Native of Totteridge. Ab- sconded 2nd inst. Has been convicted at Hi^ h Wycombe, Exeter, Amersham, and Slough. Warrant issued. 2 T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1912. LATEST INFORMATION ( continued).— 108.— Chepping Wycombe ( Borough).— For leaving his wife and family chargeable to the Wycombe Union.— PHILIP ARTHUR HENRY, age 44, height 5 ft 8 ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, bust of three females right fore- arm, 2 do. and flower left do., palm tree, lion, etc., left leg. A labourer; native of High Wy- combe. Absconded 31st ult. Has been convicted at Amersham. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Chepping Wycombe. CHESHIRE. 109.— Crewe ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences.— GAVE TAYLOR, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft 5 or 6 ins., complexion fair, hair dark brown ( bald on top), clean shaven, prominent teeth, slight cut scar top lip. York- shire accent; dress, dark stripe suit, straw hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. LANCASHIRE. 110.— Old Trafford ( County).— For obtaining £ 4 10s. 3id., by false pretences ( worthless cheque). — G. CROSS, age 50 to 55, height 5 ft. 8 ins., complexion sallow, hair, moustache and side whis- kers grey; dress, grey tweecl suit, double- breasted jacket, bowler hat. Warrant issued. Information to Actg.- Supt. Howarth, Old Traf- ford. 111.— Liverpool ( City).— For obtaining £ 15 by false pretences, 15th ult.— ROBERT SHEL- DON, age 30, height about 5 ft. 10 ins., slight build, complexion sallow, hair brown, moustache ( slight) fair, teeth decayed, slight cast left eye, which he partly closes when speaking, wears gold- rimmed spectacles. A drysalter. May seek em- ployment as insurance agent, photographer's can- vasser, or hotel waiter. He advertised for a can- vasser and absconded after obtaining from an applicant above sum as security. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. 5 TA FFORDSHIRE. 112.— Lichfield ( County).— For neglecting his family since 4th inst.— FREEMAN JONES, age 32, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 ins., complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes brown. Has served in the North Staffs Regiment. A labourer or furnaceman; native of Smallthorne. Information to Supt. Oakden, Lichfield. APPREHENSIONS. Metropolitan Police District, 113.— iv Division.— GEORGE BENNETT, Office No. 2307- 02, Tabular Form, 7th June, 1912. 111.— Y Division.— GEORGE TURNER, alias ELLIS, Office No. 2098- 07, Case 12, 31st May, 1912. 115— Lancashire, Southport ( Borough).— JAMES S. GORDON, alias HARRI- SON Office No. 366- 02, Case .29, 19tli ult. 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. 1 AOE. HEIGHT. COM P. HAIR. KYES. REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register Number and Date Liberated. LICENCE- HOLDERS. CANEY, JOHN, alias JOHN BOOR MAN and GEORGE OSBORNE. Office No. 1697- 05. 26 5 5} dark dk brn grey Scar each eyebrow, " ILE " and 3 dots It forearm Sentenced at Maidstone Sessions, 9th Aprd, 1910, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 27th June, 1912. k 193. MURPHY, WILLIAM, alia* GRANT, DAVIES, JACKSON. Office No. 289- 05. 54 5 3} sallow grey brn Scar left back of head, inside left forefinger, tattooed flag outside right forearm, anchor inside left forearm. Sentenced Gloucester Assizes, 12tb February, 1910, to 3 years penal servitude for obtaining money and food by false pretences. Licensed 3rd May, 1912. k 142. JOHNSON, WILLIAM HENRY. Office No. 982— 03. 47 5 6J fresh dk brn bazel Mole right side of neck, tattooed bust of man inside right arm, bust of woman inside left arm. Native of Stafford. Sentenced Hereford Assizes, 24th February, 1910, to 3 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licensed 16 May, 1912. ek. 295. WILSON, ARTHUR, alias GLANCET, Office No. 929- 12. 34 5 4} fresh brn blue Scar right side of forehead, bridge of nose, under right eye, right cheek, 4 scars back of ntck, 2 back of head, surgical tube inserted in throat, " Jane Glancey " tattooed front right forearm. Sentenced Leeds Assizes, 2nd May, 1910, to 3 years penal servitude for uttering counterfeit coin, & c. Licensed 2nd ultimo, k 236. SUPERVISEE. COLE, WIILIAM, alias GILKS. Office No. 1005- 12. 32 5 3 fresh brn brn Scar left eyebrow and point of chin, left arm deformed. A carter; native of Birmingham. Sentenced Grantham Borough Quarter Sessions, 3id November, 1911, to 10 months hard labour and 1 year's police supervision for shopbreaking. Supervision expires 14th July, 1913. Prison No. 2639. FRANKS, HENRY alias GOODCHILD. Office No. 954— 99. 47 5 3} fresh turng grey grey Blind right eye, partly bald, Bear top head. ( Franks was released from Wormwood Scrubs Prison 10th inst. but was not directed to report to the Police.) Sentenced North London Sessions, 24th October, 1905, to 5 yfars penal servitude, anil 3 years police supervision for burglaiy. Supervision txpires 23rd October, 1913. LQUf. 122. List of Lioence- Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, for the week ended lOth August, 1912, with the result, & o. Division concerned. Office No. NAME. Sentence Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. R. T. H. r. R. T. D. F. X. X. D. G. H. K. G. H. H. H. A. B. L. P. A. B. D. Y E. H. K. E. V. W. 1855— 04 CAIN, SIMON 1336— 09 CLARKE, HENRY 1734— 06CRANHAM, WALTER 1343— 02CUMMINGS, WM. 3041— 02 FREEMAN, HENRY 3023— 99GANT, HENRY 1912— 09 JACKS, CHARLES 952— 01 LEE, DAVIDi 2414- 02 LEE, WILLIAM 327— C2 MORRIS, JOHN 3276— 01 O'BRIEN, DAVID 2545— 01 POWELL, JOHN 3064— 01 SHAW, JOHN 3399- 97 SHAY, DENNIS 1051— 01 SMITH, GEORGE 1282— 0; SQUIRES, HENRY 347— 10 WESTGARTH, JOHN 111— 12 WILLIAMSON, GEORGE 14- 06 WOODS, JAMES 3 years p. s. and 5 years detention 5 days' imprisonment in default 1 month h. l. 1 month h. l. 6 months h. l. 21 months h. l. 3} years p. s. 21 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 2 months h. l. 9 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 10 days h. l. 3 months h. l. 3 months h. l. 21 days h. l. 15 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 1 month h. l. 9th August, London Co. Sess, 30th July, Cleikenwell P. Ct. 10th August, Stratford Petty Sess. 12th August, Marlborough St. P. Ct. 5th August, Old St. P. Ct. 6th August, London Co. Sess th August, Middlesex Sess. 7th August, London Co. Sess. 10th August, Stratford Petty Sess. 7th August. Hampstead Petty Sess. 7th August. London Co. Sess 10th August, Stratford Petty Sess. 2nd August, Woolwich P. Ct, 10th August. Westminster P. Ct. 3rd August, Chichester P. Ct. 12th August, Mai lb< rough St. PCt. 6th August. London Co. Sess. 6th August, Thames P. Ct. 8th August, Bow St. P Ct. Larceny and habitual criminal Drunkenness, etc. P. of C. Act. Drunk and riotous P. of C. Act Shopbreaking Burglary Larceny ( Railway Station) P. of C. Act. Wilful dan. age Attempted Larceny V. of C. Act. Begging Suspected person Larceny Begging Warehouse breaking Assault Assault Same Name THOMAS ELLIS Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name CHAS. CARPENTER Same Name JOHN WILSON JOHN ALEXANDER Same Name Same Name Same Name DENNIS SHEA GEORGE WM. SMITH Same Name Same Name WILLIAM COOPER Same Name P. C. Bouchard, 680R, and P. S. Bcavis, C. I. D., 11. P. C. Bridger, 278G. P. C. Coblev, C. I. D., J, and P. S. Taylor, C. I. D., J. P. C. l'earce, C. I. D., C, and P. C. Scott, 200C. P. S. Garrard, C. I. D.. G, aud P. S. Stephens, C. I. D, E. P. C. Harvey, 148D, and P. C. Hadlow, C. I. D., D. P. C. Bowler, 452X, and P. C. Fox, C. I. U., X. P. 8. Butters, C. I. D., Y. S.- D. Inspr. Ellis, J. P. C. Batley, 802X, and P. S. Worsfold, C. I. D., S. Det. Beechey, City. P. S. Taylor, C. I. D., J, and P. S. Pride, C. I. D., N. P. C. Skate, 457B. P. C. Cuss, 221C. P. C. Jeffery, C. I. D., H. P. C. Mitchell, C. I. D., H. Stn. P. S. Woodhouse, 31E. LOHDOM: PMKTITD JOB His MAJIWITS STATIONERY ORRIOK BT J. J. KKLIBM & Co., LTD., 33, KIHO WILLIAM STRUCT, H. O„ CRAVIH House, KIHOSWAY, W. C., & MARSHALSKA W » HSS. S. B.