THE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1912. VOL. XXIX., No. 3026. 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communica- tions relating to them, should be addressed to TUE EDITOR OF TUB POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 3. 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. S. 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 ail cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of Persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences will be inserted at a cost of 8 « . per portrait, and engravings of stolen property at a cost of 6s. per photograph or sketch, unless the article is large or unusually intricate, when the charge will be higher. .4 remittance of 6s. thould be made in the first instance for cost of engraving sketches. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and as far as practicable they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all eases 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 on<• side of the paper only; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office. New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. The Space being limited, announcements concerning " Missing Persons" are only accepted on 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. 14. All copies of the POLICE GAZETTE re- transmitted by Police Forces should be prepaid at the ordinary rate for printed matter sent by post within the United Kingdom. THE EDITOR, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. SPECIAL JIOTICE. FINGER PRINTS. UNDER the existing arrangements the finger impressions will be taken, and recorded at the Finger Print Department, Convict Supervision Office, New Scotland Yard, of all persons convicted as follows: — ( à) All persons coming within Sections 5, 7, or 8, of the Prevention of Crimes Act, 1871. ( á) All persons, at Assizes or Quarter Sessions, sentenced to not less than one month's impris- onment, without option of a fine, for any of the offences shown below. ( c) All persons, at Petty Sessional, Police, or Stipendiary Magistrate's Court, sentenced to more than one month's imprisonment, without option of a fine, for any of the following offences: — Aliens ( Sec. 3 Aliens Act of 1905). Arson. Assaults with intent to rob. Attempted burglary. Attempted larceny. Attempts to break into churches, houses, shops, warehouses, & c. Attempts to obtain goods and money by false pretences. Bankruptcy offences. Being found on enclosed premises. Breaking into churches, houses, shops, warehouses, < fcc. Burglary. Cattle stealing. Coining. Conspiracies of all descriptions. Embezzlement. Entering with intent to commit a felony. Extortion by threats. Felonious wounding. Forgery. Fraud. ^ Frequenting. Horse stealing. Housebreaking. Importuning male persona to commit un- natural offences ( Vagrancy Act, 1898, Sec. 1, par. b). Indecent assault on female. Larceny. Mental degenerates. Obtaining goods and money by false pre- tences. Possessing housebreaking toolr Procuration of women and girls. Prostitution, living on proceeds of ( Vagrancy Act, 1898, S » c 1, para. a). Receiving. Robbery. Sacrilege. Sheep stealing. Shopbreaking. Suspected person. Unlawful possession. Uttering counterfeit coin. Warehousebreaking. But all offenders of the first Division, and such of the second Division as have never been previously convicted, are exempted from this order. In order to avoid the retention of useless records in the Finger Print Department, the Registrar of Habitual Criminals would be glad if the Chief Constables of Counties, Cities, and Boroughs, will, in future, notify the death of any criminal who has been finger- printed. The notification should contain the full name and aliases, particulars of conviction, or convictions if possible, also the number published in the List of Habitual Criminals. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. BEDFORDSHIRE. 1 •— A mpthlll ( County).— For being concerned with HARRY MANN ( in custody) in stealing a bicycle ( recovered).— JOE GARF1TT, age about 20, height 5 ft. 2 ins., complexion pale, hair ( long and curly) black, eyes brown, bow legged, walks lame, Yorkshire dialect; dress, dark jacket suit, drab- colour cap, white muffler. Has been employed with a travelling show and will probably be found in London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Matthews, Ampthill. BERKSHIRE. 2.— Newbury ( County).— For obtaining £ 50 by false pretences, 9th inst.— MAJOR ARTHUR OLIPHANT LUTTRELL, alias PHILIP ANTRO- BUS and ARTHUR OILPHANT, age 40 to 45, height 6 ft., complexion pale, sliehtly pock- marked, hair brown, heavy moustache waxed at ends, well educated; dress, blue flannel suit with stripes, grey and white overcoat, white wollen muffler, brown soft hat, fawn- colour spats. Had with him a brown suit case, L. R. M. in black outside, contain- ing handkerchiefs, " L. R. Majendie" thereon. He called upon a clergyman, represented that he was at college with him, related several incidents which occurred there; also stated that he was employed in the Service on the North West Fron- tier of India. Before leaving he wrote out several cheques on note paper on Stuckey's Bank, Bide- ford Branch, obtained the above amount and ab- sconded 10th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gamble, Newbury. 3.— Reading ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 2 19s. by a worthless cheque, 8th inst.— C. S. ORRIN, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 ins., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes blue; wearing greenish grey rainproof coat, appearance of having served in the Army. He called at a shop, selected a side of bacon which he ordered to be delivered at a false address, tendered in payment a cheque, No. D. 86663, on the National Provincial Bank, Savoy Court, Strand, W. C., for £ 4 5s., drawn by J. B. Stoneham, in favour of C. S. Orrin, and received £ 2 19s. change, cheque since returned marked " No account," and is one of a book which was lost or stolen in July last in London, Nos. from D. 86653/ 97. Is identical with F. JOHNSON, wanted at Maidstone. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Reading. BUCKINGHA MS HIRE. 4.— Newport Pagnell ( County).— For rape, at Sherington.— ALBERT WILLIAM HOLTON, age about 45, height 5 ft. 11 ins., com- plexion fresh, long face and small features, hair and moustache iron grey, eyes brown, erect bear- ing; dress, brown jacket and vest, dark grey breeches, old brown leather leggings with buttons, heavy boots with tips and nails. A native of Little Horwood. Has served in the 16th Lancers. Has been employed as groom, farm labourer, and navvy. Absconded 15th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearce, Newport Pagnell. DERBYSHIRE. 5.— Chesterfield ( County).— For stealing at Wingerworth, 13th inst., a " Fleet" bicycle, 26- in. frame, black enamelled, " Liberty" tyres, dropped handle bars, extension and mud splasher on front mudguard, rat trap pedals, double- chime bell fitted on top bar, brown mackintosh cape fast- ened with strap on back.— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 ins., complexion and small mous- tache dark, hair dark brown; dress, brown jacket and vest, dark trousers, grey cap, check necker- chief, red paint spots on jacket. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, County Police, Chesterfield. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. [ FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1912. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— ESSEX. 6.— Colchester ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, 21st inst., a pair of kid boots, size 9, ' Walk Easy" on tab; 1 brown mixture overcoat, dark bone buttons, belt at back.— JOHN MILLER, age 37, " I love Carrie" left forearm, tattoo marks both arms; dress, slate- colour suit, black wrapper, green mixture cap. Has served in the Army. He took lodgings, 11th ult., stating he came from Dovercourt. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lennon, County Police, Colchester. GLA MORGANSHSRE. 7.— Cardiff ( City).— HENRY CORN WELL. Office No. 1622- 00, Tabular Form, 22nd November, 1912, not now wanted, he has reported. GL a USES TER SHIRE. fx— Cheltenham I ( County).— For deserting his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the Tewkesbury Union. — ARCHIBALD BARTLEMAN, age 45, height 5 ft. 6 ins., com- plexion florid, hair ( turning grey) and moustache brown, addicted to drink. A carpenter and joiner. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. 9.— Bristol ( City).— For converting 7s. to his own use during August and September last.— HENRY ARTHUR SMITH, age 53, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., complexion pale, hair and moustache dark; dress, dark blue suit, black bowler hat, carried an umbrella. He was employed as agent by the General Accident, Fire & Life Assurance Corporation, Ltd., induced small shopkeepers to insure their stock, etc., and converted the money to his own use. May be found staying at refresh- ment houses. Absconded about 6th inst. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 10.— ASdershot ( County).— For stealing £ 20, 19th inst.— SYDNEY ARTHUR OSBORN, age 27, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown; dress, brown lounge suit, light cap. He belongs to the 5th Dragoon Guards and was employed as an officer's servant. Information to Supt. Davis, Aldershot. 1! p ortsmouth ( Borough).— JAMES GILLINGHAM, Case No. 13, 30th August last. Particulars cancelled. 12.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For obtaining credit by fraud.— JAMES LEWIS FUTCHER, age about 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., complexion sallow, slight moustache dark, holds his head on one side; dress, blue suit, light cap or soft green hat. He writes to firms, chiefly in Scotland, re- questing them to forward goods to him with ac- count, and after receipt of the articles he fails to answer letters. Absconded 5th inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Portsmouth. HEREFORDSHIRE. 13.— Hereford ( City).— For stealing 12s., 12th inst.— A man who gave the name of G. W. LEWIS, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 ins., com- plexion sallow or pale, hair dark, clean shaven, eyes blue, front teeth decayed; dress, light navy blue suit, rather shabby. He stated he had a horse coming by rail from Ludlow and required the money to pay the fare as he had left his purse at home. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hereford. KENT. 11 — Folkestone ( Borough).— For stealing 17th inst., from his lodgings, a lady's half- hoop ring, set 3 turquoise and 2 pearls; 1 do., set 3 and 5 small diamonds; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set 3 brilliants; 1 gold snake- pattern ring; 1 gold and brilliant pendant, containing ivory miniature of baby, fine gold chain attached; 1 rolled- gold pen- dant, containing photographs of 2 gentlemen, gold snake- pattern chain attached; 1 long gold neck- chain, small link pattern; 1 small silver spoon, imitation opal attached; 1 silver English lever watch, cases worn, gold chain, long and short links alternately, attached; 1 gold oval pendant.— RICHARD WILSON, alias MARTIN, Office No. 315- 10 ( see Illustrated Circular 106, Fig. 34, and Case 83, POLICE GAZETTE, 18th October, 1912), age 31, height 5 ft. 8J ins., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey; wearing thick dark over- coat, bowler hat, white muffler. Information to the Chief Constable, Folkestone. 15 .— Ramsgate ( Borough).— For obtaining coal by false pretences, 16th ult.— HILL, age about 45, tall, thin face; dress, peacock blue costume, white lace trimmings on front of skirt, believed blue straw hat, white motor veil, white wrapper with tassels at end, carried a Dorothy bag, and umbrella. She took lodgings, stated she was forming a girls' club for the purpose of dressing dolls for a sale of work in connection with the Dumb Friends' League, obtained entrance fees from girls, and goods from tradesmen on similar representations. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Ramsgate. LANCASHIRE. 16.— Liverpool ( City).— For stealing ( servant) £ 50, 17th inst.— THOMAS ROCHE, age about 33, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., slight build, complexion pale, rather long face, high forehead, long nose, hair brown, thin lips, protruding ears; shabbily dressed. A book- keeper and cashier. May be found at race meetings or endeavour to leave the country. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. 17.— Blackpool i( Borough).— For embezzle- ment.— JAMES SANDERSON, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 ins., stout build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache sandy, eyes blue, slouching gait; dress, dark suit, black overcoat. A carter or laundry vanman. Warrant issued. 18.— Blackpool ( Borough).— For making a false declaration to procure a marriage, 11th ult. — CHARLES WILLIAMS, alias KARL PETER- SON, age 42, height 5 ft., good build, complexion fresh, round face, hair light, inclined to ginger, clean shaven, slightly bow legged; dress, shabby light suit, cap and overcoat. A mariner or bar- man; native of Denmark. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Central Police Office, Blackpool. 19 - Salford ( Borough).— JAMES ALBERT RILEY, Office No. 1875- 11, Case 14, 5th January, 1912, not now wanted. His arrest is, however, sought for failing to report; to be dealt with where found; see Tabular Form, current issue. to.— St* Helens ( Borough.).— For stealing £ 3 15s. from his lodgings, 4th inst.— ERNEST JONES, age about 28, height 5 ft. 5 ins., good build, complexion fair, hair brown, clean shaven; dress, dark grey jacket and vest, brown trousers and cap, light lace boots. A labourer; native of St. Helens. Is a member of the 5th Battalion South Lancashire Regiment. Absconded 7th inst. Photograph can be seen on application. Warrant issued. 21.— St. Helens ( Borough).— For stealing 3s. from his lodgings, 17th inst., and obtaining food, lodgings, and Is. by false pretences, 16th and 17th inst.— H. WILSON, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 ins., complexion sallow, prominent cheek bones, heavy moustache light, eyes blue; dress, blue pilot overcoat, " L. N. W." on collar, dark vest, brown trousers, gun- metal watch, white metal chain. Stated he was an engineer on the L. & N. Wl Railway, and belonged to Swindon. 22.— St. Helens ( Borough).— For stealing from his lodgings,, 17th inst., a pair of lace boots, Derby pattern, size 8.— THOMAS OR HENRY WEBB, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 ins., good build, complexion pale, hair and moustache dark; dress, dark serge suit, hard felt hat. A native of Wol- verhampton. Has in his possession a pedlar's certificate, issude in London and expires June, 1913. Visits small shops and public- houses, selling small packets of Lion cement. Information to the Chief Constable, St. Helens. 23.— Warrington ( Borough).— For stealing, 9th inst., a grey mare pony, thick set, 14 or 15 hands, three- quarter tail, one heel cracked, a set of plain black harness, leather traces, silver- plated mounts, " E. Connor " stamped on bit and billot of reins; and a high- standing dog- cart, painted dark blue, red lines, blue cushions, pair of D's on ends of shafts for tandem.— S. FORSTER ( probably false), age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., complexion fresh, rather long face, hair and moustache grey; wearing dark overcoat, bowler hat. Was accompanied by a man ( not wanted), age 33 to 35, height 5 ft. 3 ins., full round face, hair dark brown, clean shaven; wearing fawn- colour overcoat, bowler hat. Appearance of a groom. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Warrington. LEICES TERSHIRE. 24.— Loughborough ( County).— For utter- ing counterfeit coin, 14th ult.— A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 ins., good build, complexion fresh, hair very dark, moustache dark, of smart appearance; wearing dark overcoat. Information to Supt. Agar, Loughborough. , iO fTINGHA MS HIRE. 25.— Nottingham ( City).— For stealing, 3rd inst., a lady's 18- ct. gold ring, set cluster of 7 dia- monds, claw setting, No. 320 scratched inside.— HERBERT JACKSON, alias JOHNSON, Office No. 1303- 05, age 27, height 5 ft. 6| ins., com plexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, clean shaven, H tattooed back left forearm, brown mole front right forearm. He called at a jeweller's shop, represented himself to be a doctor at a local hospi- tal, and asked the shop assistant to allow him to look at a ring which was in the window, the request was complied with and he immediately put the ring on his finger and decamped. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Notting- ham. OXFORDSHIRE. 26.— Witney ( County).— For stealing £ 7 anil a bicycle, black enamelled, Brooks saddle, clips on front forks for fixing carrier, tool- bag tied on with string.— SARTORI LUIGI, alias FRED JAMES, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., complexion very fresh, clean shaven, hair black ( thin in front), eyes dark brown; dress, greenish grey suit, hard felt hat. Has travelled with a boxing- booth. A native of Italy; speaks English. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Smith, Witney. SHROPSHIRE. 27.— Whitchurch ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) at Market Drayton, a watch ( recovered). — JOHN ROBERTSON, alias SCOTT, age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft. 4 ins., hunch back, hair and moustache light brown; dress, brown suit, hard felt hat, lace boots. A travelling watch and clock repairer. Stays at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lucas, Whitchurch. SOMERSETSHIRE. 28.— Glastonbury ( County) — For an offence under the Children Act, 1903.— ELIZA JANE IIOBBS, age about 33, height about 5 ft. 3 ins., complexion dark, high cheek bones, thin features, tyair ( turning grey in front) dark brown, upper tieeth artificial ( one broken), walks erect; dress, cjark blue costume, white straw hat with narrow black band, slate- colour fur, lace boots, sometimes \ years a black satin blouse and grey felt hat trim- iped two wings to match. Had in her possession an oak- colour tin trunk, rather large and a grey Qr straw- colour dress- basket, containing a dark red costume and other clothing. Was accompanied by two children ( adopted): lst, a boy, age 4, round features, complexion fresh, hair light brown; \ yearing brown coat, light blue hat; 2nd, a girl, age 10 months, hair red; wearing cream- colour clothing. Absconded 16th inst. Supposed a native of Weston- super- Mare. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sparkes, Glastonbury. 5 TAFFORDSHIRE. 29.— Smethwick ( County).— For stealing money, etc., from lodgings at Smethwick, 23rd November last.— GEORGE HUGHES, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., complexion fresh, hair dark, slight moustache, eyes blue; two prominent front teeth; dress, dark grey suit, black hard hat, lace boots. A native of Droitwich. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Grove, Smethwick. 30.— Tettenhall ( County).— For stealing £ 2 2s. 6d. at Essington, 19th ult.— JOHN PLANT, age 37, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, heavy, moustache reddish brown, eyes dark brown, turns his feet outwards; dress, grey jacket and vest, blue trousers, dark grey cap, blue over- coat, heavy nailed lace boots. A farm labourer; native of Wheaton Aston, near Stafford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robotham, Tettenhall. SUFFOLK ( East). % 81.— Beccles ( County).— For deserting his wife and children, 16th September last, leaving them chargeable to the Wangford Union.— ALBERT LING, age 24, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 : ns., complexion sallow, hair dark, eyes blue, right leg deformed, walks lame; usually wears dark cloth- ing. A shoemaker; native of Beccles. Was member of the Salvation Army band. Warrant issued. A reward of £ 2 2s. will be paid by tho Guar- dians, Wangford Union, for the arrest of Ling. Information to Supt. Newson, Beccles. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. — Con viol Supervision Office.— FREDERICK FAULDRUFF, Office No. A. 173, being a person against whom an Expulsion Order has been made, is believed to be again in this country and committing crime. On the 21st November last an advertisement appeared in the Daily Telegraph for a German correspondent to start as a " volunteer," i. e., work- ing in return for being taught a business. An modation address, in response to a telegram asking for the money to provide bail, and that a woman had called for and been handed the reply telegram. The writing in the case has been identified as that of Fauldruff, and the cases similar to this, which have occurred in London and provincial towns, are undoubtedly the work of this man. The letters and telegrams in these cases have been received at accommodation addresses ( mostly small applicant in response to the advertisement gave full particulars of himself, his family, and their residence in Germany. Nothing further was heard from the advertiser, but applicant's parents in due course notified him that they had, as requested, sent 500 marks to Kew, Surrey. Enquiry showed that the money had been telegraphed to an acco- shops where letters may be addressed on the pay- ment of a small fee), and a female has called for them. If found, he should be arrested and charged under the Aliens Act and information communi- cated to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scot- land Yard, S. W. CA MBRIDGESHIRE. ISLE OF ELY. 38.— Wisbech ( County).— For stealing a travelling rug and £ 3 10s.— ELIZA ANN POR- TER, dlias DOROTHY HOWARD, Office No. 1451- 08, age 33, height 5 ft. 24 ins., complexion seek employment as housekeeper or servant with elderly persons, or take lodgings, commit larceny and decamp. Has been convicted of similar of- ferees at Coventrv. London and Cambridge. See S, - dark, hair dark brown, eyes grey; wearing long green coat with lighter green facings, large black hat. A native of Weston Colville, Cambs. May Case No. 99, 13th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Roythorne, Wisbech. CHESHIRE. 34.— A It r i n c h a m ( County).— J AMES SPENCER, described in Case 7, 6th inst., has been identified as WILLIAM FOWLER, alias plexion fresh, hair, moustache ( cropped short) and eyes brown; mole left cheek; dress, brown mixture tweed suit, peak cap. Native of Preston, Lanes. COULHURST and BROWN, Office No. S. 37427, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 ins., powerful build, corn- Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sutherland, Altrincham. LANCASHIRE. 35.— Bootle ( Borough).— For stealing £ 34, 7th inst.— ANNIE SLAVOSKY, alias HARRIS and ROSE, a Russian Jewess, age about 28, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 ins., very stout build, full bust, complexion fresh, hair black or dark brown, speaks broken English; dress, black or blue felt hat, purple veil, set of grey furs, supposed dark navy blue coscuine; sometimes wears grey costume. During the past two months she has been associating with a man ( not wanted), age 32, height 5 ft. ins., com- plexion fresh, clean shaven, eyes blue; dress, fawn- colour overcoat, navy blue suit, green soft hat, wore a gold- colour guard. A Jew. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bootle. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— SURREY. 36.— Dorking ( County).— For obtaining two pairs of boots and £ 2 3s. 6d. by a worthless cheque. — JOHN MARSHALL, alias ARTHUR COOMBES, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 ins., complexion fresh, moustache ( waxed at ends) dark, well dressed. Is in possession of a cheque- book, P. 01182 to 0.1205, Mercantile Bank, 42, North Audley Street, W. Is identical with a man wanted for similar frauds at Sevenoaks, Southamp- ton, Portsmouth, Leighton Buzzard and Notting Hill, London. Absconded 7th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Coleman, Dorking. 37.— Woking ( County\— For obtaining £ 10 by a worthless cheque on the London & South Western Bank, Wimbledon Branch, 2nd inst.— ERNEST FRY, age 26 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., good build, complexion fresh, high cheek bones, hair dark brown, clean shaven, protruding lips, wears rimless pince- nez, of good address; dress, dark overcoat, dark mixture suit, dark cap, too large and pinned at back. A seaman. Warrant issued. 38 — Woking ( County).— For obtaining £ 10 13s. 6d. by a seaman's worthless advance note, 14th inst.— G. BOOTH, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., complexion and hair ( curly) very dark, slight moustache dark, appearance of a foreigner: Stated he was chief mate on the S. S. Avon; wear- ing dark grey overcoat, vest with brass but- tons, black hard felt or green Alpine hat. Be- lieved a seaman. He took lodgings, called upon two tradesmen, made purchase, and in each case tendered a £ 6 note in payment and received the balance. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Marks, Woking. 39.— Reigate ( Borough).— For stealing ( bailee) £ 1 2s. 6d.— JAMES SMITH, age 25 to 30, height about 5 ft. 6 ins., complexion very dark, thin fea- tures, lisps slightly when excited; dress, dark jacket and vest, dark brown cord trousers, light grey cap, red neckerchief, leather strap right wrist. A golf caddie; sometimes gathers rags and bones. Fre- quents golf- links around South London and stays at Common Lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Reigate. SUSSEX ( West.) 40.— Chichester ( County).— For stealing from her lodgings at Bognor, 21st inst., a small black leather purse containing £ 2 ; 1 white night- dress, and a black skirt, lined black satin.— A WOMAN who gave the name of HOWARD, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 5 ins., complexion pale, prominent nose, flat bridge, hair very dark, large eyes, slight dark hair on upper lip, wears gold- rimmed glasses, of good address; dress, navy blue costume, white silk blouse, black hat, bunch of Royal blue feathers on one side, sealskin muff THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1012. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED.— continued. WARWICKSHIRE. n Birmingham ( City).— For shopbreak- ing.— CORNELIUS JUKES, alias BROWN, Office No. 1269- 07, age 29, height 5 ft. ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, not now wearing expert shop and safe breaker; has at times worked in the cycle trade and may endeavour to obtain similar employment. Is likely to be found in the company of expert professional thieves and is fond a moustache, eyes hazel; scar bridge of nose and forehead, " T. R." and cross left forearm, flag, " N. J." and pierced heart back left forearm; may be wearing a Raglan waterproof coat. Is an of racing and women. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, ham. Birming- APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued).— with tassel in front, carried a dark red leather Dorothy bag with chain, a small black hand- bag, a paper parcel with straps, and an umbrella. Probably identical with WOMAN, Case No. 44, 20th inst. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chichester. WA R WICKSHIRE. 42.— Warwick ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences.— LAWRENCE GEE, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 10 ins., complexion fresh, long features, pointed nose, hair brown, heavy moustache sandy, addicted to drink; dress, grey mixture knicker suit, stockings and shoes, blue tie, green woollen scarf, round dark green hat, narrow brim, grey mackintosh. A native of Hayfield, Derbyshire. Stated his father was a farmer and magistrate and that ho was engaged to judge the Birmingham Cattle Show. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ravenliall, Warwick. WILTSHIRE. 43.— Swindon ( County).— For obtaining goods and money by a worthless cheque, No. 483807, on the Capital and Counties Bank, Marlborough Branch, for £ 4 5s., drawn by J. Stevens, made payable to and endorsed J. Foster, on 6th inst.— J. FOSTER, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 ins., complexion dark, full face, heavy mous- tache, of good address and smart appearance; wearing fawn- colour overcoat, light soft grey hat. He called at a shop, used the name of a doctor in the neighbourhood, asked to be supplied with good= for which he tendered the above cheque and re- ceived £ 2 8s. change, the chqeue was returned from the Bank marked " No account." Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Swindon. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 44.— Leeds ( City).— For stealing JE11 3s. 6d. from a dwelling house.— Supervisee GEORGE TAYLOR, alias FOWLER, Office No. 434- 01 ( see Case 33, 26th July, 1912), age 33, height 5 ft. 41 ins., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey; 2 anchors and " J " back left forearm, cross flags back left hand, bust of female inside, ribbon, bear- ing " Good luck, Eliza," etc., back right forearm, " Eliza" front right forearm; scar left of fore- head. Native of Addingham. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Leeds. 45.— York ( City). — For obtaining several sums of money by false pretences ( dishonoured cheques). — WILLIAM DENT WILLIAMS, age 48, height 5 ft. 4 ins., rather stout build, square shoulders, complexion ruddy, full face, hair sandy, bald at top, grey patch at back of head which he some- times dyes, moustache sandy, turned up at etids, eyes blue, turns his toes inwards, of smart appear- ance; dress, when he left here, 30th November, dark grey jacket suit, covert coat, brown soft hat, but dresses different almost daily. He frequents middle- class hotels, talks about racing and boasts of being wealthy. Is accompanied by his wife, age about 50, height 5 ft. 2 ins., complexion pale. May be found in hoarding- houses or good private apart- ments. He took a house here in August last, furn ished it on the hire- purchase system and opened a banking account 2nd November, deposited about £ 63, obtained two cheque books on the United Counties Banking Company, and on the 26th of November he withdrew all except £ 4 and before absconding cashed cheques with tradesmen and obtained over £ 30. He may try to dispose of the unused cheques. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, York. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 46.— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— Committed for trial at Central Criminal Court, 7th January, charged with pro- curing his wife to become a common prostitute. — TIMOTHY PATRICK O'CONNOR, alias HUGHES, T. T. HEALY and MURPHY, age 40 ( looks much older), height 5 ft. 10£ ins., slightly bandy, complexion pale, hair grey, eyes blue, wart over left eye; dress, dark suit, fawn- colour mackin- tosh, green soft felt hat. Supposed a native of Castlebar. 47.— F Division.— For forging and uttering cheques on the London County & Westminster Bank, 133, Westbourne Grove, London, W., and obtaining a motor cycle and cash by stolen cheques, series 423451- 500.— SIDNEY ARTHUR FAYRER, Office No. S/ 127968 ( see Cases 5, 20th September last; 2, 1st November last, and 3, 20th inst.), age 30, height 5 ft. 10 ins., complexion fresh, hair light ( inclined to be curly and long), eyes grey, prominent teeth; dress, brown lounge suit, blue Melton overcoat, grey cap. A native of London. This mail obtained goods, etc., by means of forged cheques and is identical with W. J. BOTSMAN, E. R. SHOTTOCK, WATTS, etc., vide above circulations. Remanded at Mary- lebone Police Court till 28th inst. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 48.— Stroud ( County).— Remanded, charged with obtaining food and lodgings by false pre- tences, and larceny ( lodgings).— JAMES DAVIS, age 21, height 5 ft. 6| ins., complexion fresh, hair black, clean shaven, eyes grey, dots both forearms, half rings on three left fingers, dots base of both thumbs; dress, dark blue coat and vest, grey trou- sers, cap and muffler. A native of Abertillery. States he has been convicted at Blaina and has been in custody at Hereford. Information to Supt. Biggs, Stroud. PROPERTY STOLEN. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 49-— High Wycombe ( Borough).— 11th inst., from a chapel, a fawn- colour mackintosh, lined green plaid, straps inside for legs, " The Destingue Waterproof " on tab, No. 42486, lew spots of indelible ink down front; 1 do., slit out- side left pocket; 1 do., handkerchief marked R. T. in one corner in pocket; 1 green fawn- colour do., rather heavy make, large round tab, trade- mark " C. S." thereon, nearly new, pair of grey suede gloves in one pocket; 1 dark grey overcoat with faint green stripes, nearly new, " Hull, Looseley & Pearce," on tab, pair of brown kid gloves, lined, and handkerchief in pocket; 1 lady's fawn- colour mackintosh, trade- mark inside " Coat of Arms, An- dersons' Guaranteed Waterproof Andersons, Lon- don," " Eidermaux," white gauze sewn in back, chain tab, straps on wrists. Information to the Head Constable, High Wy- combe. CHESHIRE. 50.— Hazel Grove ( County).— 15th inst., by housebreaking at Bramliall, a fawn- colour rain- proof overcoat, " Werner, Moseley Street, Manches- ter," inside back; 3 18- ct. gold dress studs, in small case; and 2s. 6d. 51 — Hazel Grove [ County).— 17th inst., at Bredbury, an 18- ct. gold watch, white dial, black numerals, black fingers, No. 109123, made in Coventry, a centre second stop watch. Had at- tached a 9- ct. gold curb albert, swivel pendant with square stone, green one side brown the other. Information to Supt. Dutton, Hazel Grove. GLOUCES TERSHIRE. 52.— Cheltenham ( County).— 21st inst., a Raleigh bicycle, No. 324407, black enamelled, 26- in. frame, oil bath gear- case, 3- speed gear, mud- guards with very wide flap on front, inverted lever brakes, cyclometer registering 1,080 miles, small carrier on back with cycling cape attached.— By A MAN, age 20 to 30, height about 5 ft. 7 ins.; dress, dark jacket suit and cap. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. HAMPSHIRE. 53.— Alton { County).— 14th inst., at Boidon, a Kildare Club bicycle, No. 26307 on seat pillar, 27 or 28- in. frame, black enamelled, lined red, plated rims, black and red centres, black enamel- led spokes, rat trap pedals, North Road upturned handlebars, 2 roller lever brakes, transfer White- ley's Kildare Club Cycle, on head and back mud- guard, plated oil lamp attached.— By ROBERT ALFRED WELLS, age 19, height 5 ft. 5J ins., complexion fresh, long face, hair brown, eyes blue, long scar right cheek. Is an absentee from the 142nd Battery Royal Field Artillery; wearing khaki uniform. Information to Supt. Reuben, Alton. 54.— Fareham ( County).— 24th inst., from the goods office at Swanwick railway station, 1 gold brooch, set pearl, ivy- leaf pattern; 1 do. old- fash- ioned brooch, round place at back for photograph; 1 gold brooch, set small brilliant in centre; 1 round do., set white and blue stone in centre; 1 fancy gold ring, set brilliants, bird shape; 1 diamond and sapphire do., supposed 18- ct., set 3 sapphires and 4 diamonds, claw setting; 1 lady's gold ring, set opal; 1 small 9- ct. gold ring, set red and white stone; 1 wide silver bracelet, chased, gold flowers thereon; 1 silver double- curb pattern chain do., 12 foreign coins attached, 1 set green stone; 2 gold- curb do., medium- size links, both chased, one has small charm attached, set greenish white stone; 3 gold bangles, 1 plain, 1 buckle, 1 chased; 1 lady's 18- ct. gold watch, chased back, gold dial, black Roman numerals, " Hansford, Poole," on works inside, long gold neck- chain attached; 1 gold locket, square chased gold neck- chain attached; 1 string small blue beads; 1 white hair brush, silver back; 1 black hair comb, 4 rows of brilliants on back; 1 tin shaving- soap case, containing 120 threepenny- pieces and 1 fourpenny- piece; 1 fawn- colour rain- proof overcoat, Bayden Bros., Market Street, Man- chester, on tab, usual pockets; 1 lady's long black coat, black silk collar, " Tailor- made" on tab, 2 outside pockets; 1 do. fawn- colour rainpfroof coat, 2 outside pockets ; 1 black and white check dres- sing gown; 1 lady's blue do., lace around sleeves and collar; 1 black skirt, braid inside at bottom; 1 red leather case, flat, lined blue velvet; 1 red case, flat, containing a glove- stretcher, button- hook and shoe- horn ( all silver). Information to Supt. Carman, Fareham. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1912. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PROPERTY STOLEN- crtiiae< i, KENT. 55 — Folkestone ( Borough).— 20th inst., by burglary, 20 gold expanding watch bracelets; 20 gold wedding rings; 10 do. flexible watch brace- lets; 20 15- ct. gold stiff bracelets; 50 9- and 15- ct. flexible gold bracelets; 21 18- ct. gold signet rings; 50 gold brooches; 30 pearl- set safety- pin brooches; 12 9- ct. gold cigarette- cases; 12 9- ct. gold match- boxes; 6 pairs fancy stone earrings; 3 9- ct. gold card- cases; 3 pearl and platinum long guards; 1 3- row pearl and platinum bracelet; 1 2 do. do.; 1 platinum and aquamarine do; 1 diamond plaque pendant; 2 pairs 4- pearl drop earrings; 2 aqua- marine and diamond drop necklets; 1 platinum sun's ray pendant; 1 18- ct. gold half- hunter Eng- lish lever watch; 1 platinum spider's web pendant; 1 diamond wreath with aqua drops; 1 18- ct. gold half- hunter Swiss lever watch; 1 do. open face gold do.; 20 9- and 15- ct. long gold guards; 1 amethyst and pearl pendant; 1 peridot and pearl do.; 1 long diamond and pearl brooch; 1 square do. do.; 1 pearl and diamond pendant, pearl and platinum chain attached; 1 diamond lizard brooch with pearl back; 1 lady's large opal and 6- diamond ring; 5 ladies' diamond half hoop rings; 1 plati- num, pearl and peridot 7- drop necklet; 1 diamond and pearl cluster pin and stud; 1 pearl and dia- mond do. do. All these goods are marked with a stock number, and letter or letters from Weightman. Information to the Chief Constable, Folkestone. 56— TunhridKJQ Wells ( Borough).— 7th inst., a lady's " Raleigh" bicycle, black enamelled, 3- speed gear, handle bar control, plated rims with red lines, flat handle bar with black vulcanite grips, black leather gear case, 2 inverted lever brakes, heart- shaped saddle, plated oil lamp.— By A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 3 to 6 ins,, complexion pale, hair brown, clean shaven; dress, dark grey or brown overcoat with a light stripe about f- in. wide, bowler hat, sup- posed black tie, who was seen with the bicycle at Hildenborough, Kent, and joined a train at Seven- oaks for London. Between the 14th and 16th inst., a " Rudge Whitworth" bicycle, 24- in. frame, all parts black enamelled, Sturmey Archer 3- speed gear, back pedalling brake, raised handle bar, rat trap pedals, " Renovated by Powell, High Street, Tunbridge Wells," on front of machine, box carrier, 10 ins. by 6 ins., on back. Information to the Chief Constable, Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. ol— Aocrington [( County).— 10th inst., at Oswaldtwistle, a blue and white china patch box, gold lined, oval; 1 square black enamelled inlaid snuff box; 1 do. silver embossed box, supposed castle of William Tell engraved on top, German make, all small and antique; 1 Warren patent meerschaum pipe, bent stem, amber mouthpiece, well coloured, dent in bowl, green case; 1 lady's small silver watch, black numerals and hands; 2s. 6d. Insurance stamps, and lis. Information to Supt. Palmer, Accrington. 58.— Ashion- under- Lyne ( Borough).— 22nd inst., by housebreaking, 1 convertible pin, set diamonds, in case, " Housley, Stamford Street," thereon; 1 18- ct. gold plain do.; 1 lady's gold watch, " B " on back of outer case, H. Pidduck, Hanley, inside case, gold safety- pin attached; 1 do. gold plain bracelet, set 21 pearls in a row; 1 do. bracelet, open curb pattern; 1 do. brooch, sel opal in centre; 1 do. dress ring, set 2 large pearls; 1 do. do., set 3 diamonds; 1 do. do., set pearls and rubies; 1 15- ct. gold pendant, set blue enamel and pearls, pearl tassels attached; 1 18- ct. gold neck- chain; 1 9- ct. gold knot brooch, set turquoise in centre; 1 platinum pendant, set pearls, platinum chain attached; 1 lady's silver chain, tassel at- tached; 9 solid silver tea- spoons, 6 chased handles, 3 chased edges; 6 do. dessert knives, plain handles; 1 pair of solid silver fish servers, pearl handles; 1 silver fruit knift, pearl handle; 1 solid silver gravy ladle; 1 do. cigarette- case, stamped " R. W."; 1 do. butter knife, pearl handle; 1 do. pickle fork, pearl handle; 4 electro- plated dessert knives, silver embossed handles; 6 do. fish knives and forks, a fish engraved on blades; 6 do. egg- spoons, gilt lined, stamped Mappin & Webb - 4 do. tea- spoons; 9 do. cjessert spoons, stamped Mappin & Webb; 8 do. dessert forks, do.; 8 do. dinner- forks, do.; 2 do. jam- spoons, 1 engraved and 1 scoop shape; 1 green cloth, containing 8 large and 6 small dinner- knives, stamped T. H. Church & Co., Shef- field, on blades; 1 umbrella, silk cover, light polished cane, crook handle, " Walmsley, Man- chester," inside cover; 2 solid silver serviette rings containing serviettes, rings plain with raised edge, serviettes marked " W" in corner; 1 silver chain- work purse, set turquoise, mirror in lid, lined blue silk; 1 lady's brown Morocco handbag, fastens with clasp; 1 do. brown purse with silver mount; 1 do. green purse with gold clasp; 1 small sugar sifter, stamped Mappin k Webb; a quantity of Mozart cigars and £ 5. Information to the Chief Constable, Ashton- under- Lyne. LINCOLNSHIRE. 59.— Lincoln South ( County).— 13th inst., by housebreaking at Bracebridge, 3 ladies' gold rings ( 1 18- ct., set 5 turquoise; 1 9- ct., set 5 emer- alds and 8 diamond chips; 1 do., initials R. A. on top); 1 gold brooch, set sapphires and pearls; 1 pair gold earrings; 1 9- ct. curb bangle with pad- lock; 1 old green morocco purse, initials E. M. H. in several places; 1 Kruger shilling; 2 old lion do.; 1 lion shilling with loop to fasten on chain, and £ 10. Information to Supt. Jarvill, Lincoln South. NORFOLK. 60— Norwich ( City).— 15th inst., by house- breaking, a lady's 15- ct. gold dress ring, thin, set pearl in centre, turquoise each side; 1 gold locket, heart shape, chased, attached to a lady's thin gold neck- chain, ordinary small link pattern; 1 silver gilt bracelet, one half plain, other half chased, about 1 in. broad, fastens with snap, has dent in plain part; 3 small narrow silver bangles, Indian pattern, chased; 1 oxidised brooch, half- inch wide, 2 ins. long, 6 coloured stones hanging therefrom. — Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 30 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 ins., rather good build, hair brown, clean shaven, rather pale face, full eyes; wearing plain dark overcoat, greenish soft felt hat ( turned down). Information to the Chief Constable, Norwich. OXFORDSHIRE. 61.— Watlington ( County).— 12tli inst., a double- breasted black jacket, buttons off except two at bottom; 1 long dark top coat, with green stripes, patch between shoulders, fit a boy age about 15; 16th inst., at Little Milton, a hunts- man's old red coat, dyed black, cloth- covered but- tons stitched on left shoulder; 1 grey shirt, white stripes, red and white lining inside shoulders; 1 pair merino pants; 1 blue shirt, patch along shoul- ders; 1 pair blue socks, darned at heels; from a clothes- line at Stadhampton, a blue and white striped shirt, lined with calico; 1 white flannel shirt, short sleeves; 1 pair blue socks.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 33, height 5 ft. 7 ins., hair dark^ eyes dark hazel, large scar right thumb, scar back right hand and corner left eye. A tramp. Has been convicted at Abingdon, Thame, Witney, Wokingham and Oxford. Information to Supt. Hope, Watlington. SURREY. 62.— Reigate ( Borough).— 17th inst., a new black tarpaulin, 9 ft. by 5 ft. 6 ins.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft., good build, moustache ginger, London accent; dress, black jacket and vest, old trousers. Information to the Head Constable, Reigate. WILTSHIRE. 63.— Salisbury ( City).— 13th inst., by house- breaking ( 2 cases), a gold safety- pin, star centre and pearl in middle; 1 gold brooch with serrated edge, set cluster of diamonds in centre; 1 gold crescent shaped do., set with a row of paste through middle; 1 long gold neckchain, square links and oval pearl about every 10 inches, plain 18- ct. gold cross about 2 ins. long attached; 1 gold small- link neckchain, about 2 yards long, been repaired by ordinary plain gold rings in 4 or 5 places; 1 gold bangle, slightly broken at fastening; 1 gold curb bracelet, fastened with heart- shaped padlock; 1 gold flat gipsy ring, originally set with 5 dia- monds, 2 missing; 1 narrow gold ring, set imitation amethyst; 2 small gold shirt studs, round tops; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, engine- turned case, black hands and numerals, white dial; 1 red leather purse, with silver- edged corners, contain- ing £ 1 14s.; 1 string of pearls; 1 pair of gold ear- rings, drops missing, pear shaped, with filigree bottom.— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN : lst, age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., rather stout build, dark moustache; wearing dark overcoat and cap; 2nd, age 32 to 35, height about 5 ft. 10 ins., slight build, believed brown moustache, fairly good address. Information to the Chief Constable, Salisbury. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). Gi ~ Knaresborough ( County).- 14th inst., at Harrogate, a gold oval locket, set in front with diamonds, monogram " S. M." in raised gold on reverse side, two photographs inside, very massive old- fashioned gold flat neckchain, half- inch wide, attached; 1 pair of diamond and opal earrings, opal at bottom; 1 pearl and coral brooch; 1 round open brooch, set tourmaline and aquamarines; 2 diamond studs, single- diamond setting, one of the diamonds loose; 1 solid gold elephant seal; 3 gold brooches, one made of two earrings with small diamond missing from each, other two oval, each raised in centre; 1 coloured enamel brooch, oval, filigree edge, figure of lady in enamel on front; 1 bunch of trinkets, comprising a gold knob, piece of coral, 2 blue and white glass balls, Jubilee 4s. piece," and a spade ace guinea, dated 1737; 1 lady's half- hoop diamond and sapphire ring; 12 silver spoons, embossed shanks, each has initials " M. M." in front of shank; 1 case of silver des- sert knives and forks, carved pearl handles; 1 pair of peridot earrings; 1 pin, diamond shape, set ruby; 1 part of gold albert, with 2 tassels; 1 box, containing gold swivels and several small pieces of gold; 2 silver watches, one in leather wristlet; 1 silver and tortoiseshell purse, silver in- laid in shell; 1 gold pencil- case; 1 diamond brooch, set 7 diamonds, straight knife edge bar, claw set- ting; 1 plaited hair bracelet, with broad gold clasp; 1 silver chain purse; 1 lady's sealskin coat, with large sable collar. Information to Supt. Morley, Knaresborough. 65.— Ooncaster ( Borough).— 16th inst., from a temperance hotel, a lady's gold watch, English lever, gold face, plain back, " E. L." thereon; 1 do. do., glass missing, gold face; 1 curb bracelet, 9- ct. gold, has attached gold seal and small gold heart with pearl in centre; 1 gold band bracelet, 9- ct., chased; 2 gold band do., gold cross attached to one; 1 chain bracelet, with gold padlock and locket attached; 1 lady's gold ring, 6et diamond and 2 sapphires; 1 gold brooch, set pearls; 1 old- fashioned brooch; 1 lady's gold chain, heart, set 3 pearls, attached; 1 do. gold ring, set turquoise and 2 pearls; 1 do. do., set pink corals, 1 small diamond; 1 do., sable fur boa with 2 tails.— By A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 8 ins., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, eyes ( small) brown, wearing pince- nez ; dress, dark suit, greyish brown overcoat with belt at back, black hard hat, latest pattern, navy blue striped muffler, soft cream- colour collar, wear- ing gold ring, appearance of a commercial traveller. He called at the hotel, engaged a room for the night, asked to be shown same, then left, stating he would go to the station and bring his luggage, returned shortly afterwards with a new green dressing- case, which he left behind, and on being opened was found to contain potatoes; it has been ascertained that after committing the larceny, he returned to Hull, which place he left 17th inst., accompanied by a woman, age about 22, height 5 ft. 9 ins., slight build, complexion very pale; dress, grey tweed costume, black hat trimmed with silk violets and wearing a sable fur and veil. Had with them two dressing- cases similar to the one left in this borough. No doubt identical with MAN, Case No. 53, 13th inst. Information to the Chief Constable, Doncaster. PROPERTY RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 66.— Y Division.— Motor car, Case No. 87, 29th ult. GLOUCES TERSHIRE. 67.— c he 11 en ham ( County).— Sunbeam bicycle, Case No. 62, 20th inst. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 6S.— Middlesbrough ( Borough).— Bicycle, Case No. 70, 20th inst. SPECIAL NOTICE. MURDER. 69.— Referring to Case No. 1, 6th inst., A MAN, known as JOHN SMITH ( stated on 27th or 28th ult., that he committed the crime), age about 35, height 5 ft. 9 ins., stiff build, complexion and short moustache dark, full face; dress, dark coat and vest, brown cord trousers, light cap, dark muffler with red spots ( sometimes wears a collar and tie), strong nailed boots. He has worked at the Silver- wood Colliery and the Parkgate Iron and Steel Works, Rotherham, has no fixed abode and stays at common lodging houses. On 13th inst., he was seen on the Nottingham road and then stated he was going to Leicester. Information to the Chief Constable, Rotherham. APPREHENSIONS. 70.— Glamorganshire, Aberdare ( County).— DAYID RICHARD DAYIES, Office No. 150239, Case 10, 6th inst. 71.— Hampshire, Basingstoke ( County).— CHARLES PALMER, Case No. 63, 20th inst., and property recovered. \ T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1912. APPREHENSIONS ( continued).— t . .. ... J i Ik ... , * w It * 72.— Kent, Chatham ( County).— HARRY WILLIAM SIDDERS, aZias ROBERT HENRY SHILLING, Case No. 27, 8th ult. .- Lancashire, Blackpool ( Borough).— CHARLES BATESON, alias SCHO- FIELD, Case No. 22, 20th inst. 7i - Oxfordshire, Witney ( County).— HARRY SMITH, Case No. 19, 5th April, 1912. 75 — Staffordshire, Tettenhall ( County).— ARTHUR SIDNEY WORKMAN, Case No. 42, 29th ult., at Gloucester and sentenced to 3, and 3 months' imprisonment ( consecutive) on 19th inst., in name of ARTHUR WILLIAM MARK WORKMAN. 70.— Worcestershire, Evesham ( County).— ERNEST RICHARD HOPKINS, Case No. 37, 6th inst. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSION SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 77.— Convict Supervision Office — JOHN HARRISON, Office No. 1651- 05, Tabular Form, 8th November, not now wanted. Sentence expired. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 78.— Sheffield ( City).— Found in possession of THOMAS WILLIAMS, alias CHALK, Office No. 1292- 02, and BEATRICE SMITH, alias CLARA SMITH and NORA LEYLAND, Office No. S. 113738, awaiting trial at the Leeds Assizes for coinage offences, a lady's 3- row dress ring, set 5 sapphires in centre row and 28 small diamonds in a row on each side of the sapphire, French make; 1 do. half- hoop 18- ct. gold dress ring, set 5 diamonds which graduate slightly in size from centre, gipsy setting; 1 9- ct. gold bracelet watcE, No. 133043, Geneva keyless, plain white dial, plain figures, the " 12 " being red, is attached to a 9- ct. gold expanding bracelet, has " 9- ct. Patent, Lon- don Made," stamped inside; 1 15- ct. gold bangle, Latin design, small safety chain attached; 1 9- ct. gold necklet chain, Spanish knot pattern; 1 9- ct. gold round locket, flowers engraved thereon, about the size of a penny; 1 15- ct. gold brooch, imita- tion whip- stock with fox on the front; 1 9- ct. double gold albert, dog- cliain pattern; 1 silver lever hunter watch, No. 40615, makers " Neilson 6 Lawrence, 40, Churton Street, Pimlico, Lon- don," on dial; 1 gold £ 2 piece, dated 1893, has a 9- ct. gold scroll mount; 1 lady's solid silver chate- laine purse, 5£ ins. long and 4i ins. deep, fancy top, has a thin silver chain handle with ring, size of a penny, at top; 1 lady's 18- ct. gold ring, me- dium size, set with a large opal surrounded with 12 diamonds; 1 18- ct. gold 8- stone cluster ring, mixed with stones, some being square cut, plain shoulders, no marks, has been well worn; 1 18- ct. gold double chain, single chain pattern, weighing 21 pennyweights, much worn. Information to the Chief Constable, Sheffield. APPREHENSIONS. Metropolitan Police District, 79.— Convict Supervision Office,— GEORGE BROOKS, Office No. 206- 08, Tabular Form, 26th July last, and FREDERICK BAY- LISS, Office " No. 826- 99, Tabular Form, 20th inst. 8C — Oxfordshire, Witney ( County).— GEORGE PRATLEY, Office No. 2306- 01, Case No. 30, 20th inst. 81.— Somersetshire, Glastonbury ( County).— KATE COUSINS, Office No. S. 1739 Case No. 33, 13th May, 1910, at Aldershot. MISSING. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 82.— 17th inst., EATON JOHN CALDBECK, age 60, height 5 ft. 10 ins., complexion fresh, hair grey, heavy reddish moustache, military appear- ance, lame, wears surgical boot one foot; dress, supposed blue suit. Carried malacca swordstick. Desponding through ill- health. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. 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. • OB. HEIGHT. COMP. HAIR. BYES. REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register Number and Date Liberated. LICENCE- HOLDERS. '" V ' » O'BRIEN, WILLIAM Office No. 3413- 01. 73 5 8} fresh grey grey Fleshy mole right side of neck, scar left eyebrow, below left eye, front of nose, right little finger con tracted, right forefinger disjointed at third joint. Native of Cork. Sentenced Leeds Assizes, 5th December, 1906, to 7 years penal servitude on each of 4 charges ( concurrent) for burglary. Remanet expires 30th January, 1915. G M T c g 935. RILEY. JAMES ALBERT Office No. 1875- 11. 39 5 li fresh dk brn ( bald ontop) hazel Mole right cheek, outer angle left eye, tattooed 5 point star back right middle finger, anchor and 4 strokes back base right thumb, " X" heart and anchor, bust of female & c. front right forearm, nude female back left hand. Sentenced Manchester Assizes, 12th February, 1908, to 5 and 5 years penal servitude ( concurrent ) for making counterfeit coin lie. Licensed 9th November 19U i 99. List of Licence- Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, for the week ended 21st December, 1912, with the result, Ac. Division concerned. Office No. NAME. Sentence Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. F. 2827— 02 BARRY, MICHAEL 3 months h. l. 11 October, West London P. Ct. Kith December. Clei ken well P. Ct. 19th December, London Co. Sess. 12th December, West Ham P. Ct. 17th December, London Co. Sess. 17th December, London Co. Sess. 17th December, London Co. Sess. 26th November, Hertford Assizes. 12th December, Guildhall P. Ct. 18th December, London Co. Sess. 11th December, West London P. Ct. 17th December, London Co. Sess. Begging Same Name P. C. Dew, 262F. E. G. 799— 02 CAHILL, JOHN 2 months h. l. Larceny JOHN SULLIVAN P C. Ashburner, 156E. A. G. H. N. A. D. H. 1921— 99 1575— 04 CONNOR, RICHARD GIBBY, BENJAMIN J. 12 months h. l. 3 months h. l. Larceny Suspected person WILLIAM HENRY ROSE BENJAMIN GIBBY P. C. Strange, 3T7M. and l'g Marriott, C. I. D., W. P. C. Noith, 66KR. FT. 541— 12 GREEN, ARTHUR 12 months h. l. Larceny Same Name P. C. Wilder, 388X. H. 2608— 01 MACK, WALTER 3 years p. s. Larceny Same Name P. C. Haywood, 283H. X. R. T. E. G. W. 719— 09 1259— 06 3260— 01 ORDERS, WILLIAM PERRY, CHARLES SMITH, WILLIAM 21 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 6 months h. l. Shopbreaking Larceny Larceny WILLIAM CORDRET WILLIAM CARTER WILLIAM BANNISTER Inspr. Dauncey, X, and P. C. Mander, C. I. D., X. P. C. Chapman, 377B, City. J. B. T. a. F. x. 529— 08 1843— 04 2111— 97 THOMPSON, HENRY WATSON, WILLIAM WILLIAMS, JOHN 1 years p. s. . j 3 months h. l. 18 months h. l. Larceny Living on prostitution Larceny Same Name Same Name JOHN WARD P. C. Whiting, 169F, and P. S. Owen C. I. D., X. P. C. Piior, 68BR, and P. C. Searle 489F. IP. C. Simpson, 27BR, and PC. j Moore, 7IF. GEORGE, RICHES 253C— 99, Gazette, 6th inst., sentence reduced by the Court of Criminal Appeal to 6 years p. s. LOKDON: PRINTED FOR Ills MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE BY J. J. KELIHBR I Co., LTD., 33, KING WILIUM SI* KET, E. C., CKAYZK HOISI, KINGSWAT, W. C., 4 M. IKSBAISIA WORKS, S. E. I