THE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1913. VOL. XXX., No. 3050. 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communica- tions relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. 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 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 8s. per portrait, and engravings of stolen property at a cost of 6s. per photograph or sketch unless the article is large or unusually intricate, when the charge will be higher. A remittance of 6s. should be made in the first instance for cost of engraving sketches. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaran- teed 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 pro- perty 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. 7ji all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announce- ment will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be re- ceived not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. The space being limited, announcements concerning " Missing Persons" are only accepted on 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 NOTICE. 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: — ( a) All persons coming within Sections 5, 7, or 8, of the Prevention of Crimes Act, 1871. ( b) 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, < fec. Attempts to obtain goods and money by false pretences. Bankruptcy offences. Being found on enclosed premises. Breaking into churches, houses, shops, warehouses, & c. 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 persons 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 tools. Procuration of women and girls. Prostitution, living on proceeds of ( Vagrancy Act, 1898, Sec 1, p » ra. 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. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— C [ Division. — For obtaining a darkish fawn- colour overcoat; 1 fawn- colour jacket suit; and 2 pairs white polo breeches by a worthless cheque drawn on the Hove Branch of Lloyd's Bank, 3rd inst.— EDWARD SUDLOW, age 45, height 5 ft. 10 ins., complexion fair, hair and moustache ( clipped) light brown, of military ap- pearance; dress, fawn- colour tweed jacket suit, green tie, black bowler hat, darkish fawn- colour overcoat, lace boots. A native of Hove. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. 2.— R Division. - HARRY LEONARD, Office No. 245- 11, Case 6, 21st January, 1913. Not now wanted. BERKSHIRE. 3.— Windsor ( Borough).— For stealing a costermonger's barrow, 16th December, 1912.— BENJAMIN REED, alias JOHN SMITH, age about 40, height 5 ft. 5 ins., thin face, hollow cheeks, clean shaven, cast in one eye. A rag and bone gatherer. He hires a barrow, travels the country, then disposes of the barrow and returns to the Metropolitan Police district. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Windsor. BRECONSHIRE. 4.— Brecon ( County .— For failing to notify change of residence.— MICHAEL HAYES, alias PRICE, Office No. 204- 09, age 39, height 5 ft. ins., complexion fresh, hair brown ( thin on top), eyes blue; scar top of forehead, front right wrist, back right hand, tip of right little finger. Native of Limerick. Sentenced Surrey Assizes, 28th November, 1910, to 3 years' penal servitude for stackfiring. Licensed 3rd inst. k. 574. Information to Supt. Jones, Brecon. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 5.— S lough ( County).— RICHARD L. GOODLIFFE, Case No. 10, 6th May, 1910. Not now wanted. Warrant withdrawn. 6.— High Wycombe ( Borough).— For ob- taining £ 4 and groceries by a worthless cheque, No. G. 13686, Princes Risborough Branch, Capital & Counties Bank, Ltd., High Wycombe, on 7th inst.— LIONEL WEBSTER, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 9 ins., rather stout build, complexion sallow, full face, hair and heavy moustache dark; wearing black or dark overcoat, black bowler hat, scarf pin, horse shoe shape, set blue stones. Web- ster ( with a confederate) took a furnished cottage at Lacey Green, opened an account at Princes Risborough Bank with £ 25 on 25th ult., called upon tradesmen, ordered goods, in payment ten- dered cheques for more than the amounts of purchase and received the balance; the cheques have been returned marked " refer to drawer," the Bank deposit having been withdrawn. Is in possession of a small cheque book on the Capital & Counties Bank. Apparently identical with MAN, Case No. 33,14th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, High Wy- combe. CHESHIRE. 7.— Crewe ( County).— For stealing from a dwelling house, a money box and 3s., 7th inst.— A MAN, age 30 to 35," height about 5 ft. 3 ins., good build, red face, clean shaven, Irish accent, addicted to drink : dress, light green mixture suit, and cap, green tie, large pin. Had with him visits ing cards, " H. B. Angell, The Moorings, Forest Hill," thereon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearson, Crewe. 8— Macclesfield ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, 5th or 6th inst., a black mack- intosh, white lining, chain tab, " Randol Swan, Holly Bank," inside; 1 black and white silk necker- chief; 1 dark Cardigan jacket; 1 silver pin, horse- shoe pattern; 1 do. horse's foot with whip en 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( ctiUinuti.).— twined; 2 wooden pipes ; 1 leather tobacco pouch; 1 meerschaum cigar holder, amber mouthpiece, in case.— JOHN LEWIS HALL, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., complexion pale, hair ( bald on top) and slight moustache brown, lump or cyst on top of left eyelid, glides both, slovenly gait; dress, blue pilot jacket, white moleskin trousers, blue muffler with white spots, brown cap, clogs. A labourer or navvy; supposed a native of Glossop. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ennion, County Police, Macclesfield. DERBYSHIRE. 9.— A! fretort ( County).— For stealing a pair of light blue trousers, at Clay Cross, 8th inst.— ARTHUR BRYNE, age 38, height 5 ft. 4£ ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, heavy bushy mous- tache dark, eyes grey, clasped hands and rose right forearm; dress, long dark brown overcoat, cord vest, dark cap, muffler, old light boots and the stolen trousers. An ironworks labourer; native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Fennell, Alfreton. 10.— Chesterfield ( Borough).— For stealing, 12th inst., 2 bed sheets ( recovered).— ELIZA RICHARDSON, COOPER or CUTTS, age 47, height 5 ft. 2\ ins., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes brown. Stays at common lodging houses. Native of Great Bridge, Staffordshire. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Chesterfield. DURHAM. 11.— Gateshead ( Ccunty).— For obtaining £ 98 17s. 2d. by false pretences at Washington, lst inst.— ROBERT SIMPSON, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 11 ins. or 6 ft., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, of smart appearance; wearing black, dark grey, or brown overcoat, bowler or soft velvet hat; wears diamond pin and ring. He was employed as managing director of the Elite Theatre, Ltd., Stanley & Alexandra Theatre, Washington, and made out a worthless cheque for £ 100, payable to the resident manager at Wash- ington, on Lloyd's Bank, obtained the amount and stated he would have the money made up in separate packages for each artiste; the same even- ing he collected the amount taken at the first performance and absconded in motor car B. K. 196 on plate. May be accompanied by a woman ( not wanted), age about 35, stout build, hair golden; had with her three portmanteaux and two pack- ages. They both left Preston for London on 3rd inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, County Police, Durham. 12 — South Shields ( Borough).— For em- bezzling and stealing £ 16 10s. 7d.— ALFRED ROBINSON, age about 26^ height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., slight build, prominent nose and features, hair inclined to ginger, clean shaven ; dress, dark grey jacket suit, brown check cap, black tie with flowers thereon, lace boots. A painter and paperhanger, native of Wallsend, but recently employed as a barman. Is fond of billiards. Stated his inten- tion of proceeding to Australia. Photograph can be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, South Shields^ ESSEX. 13.— Southend ( County).— For stealing, 8th inet., from his lodgings, £ 1.— PERCY CHARTER, age about 21, height 5 ft. 11 ins., slight build, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes sunken, clean ahaven ; dress, blue serge suit, light check cap, green tie. A barman; native of Sandy, Beds. He was sentenced to 6 weeks' imprisonment at Biggleswade Petty Sessions about 3 years ago for stealing bicycle lamp. Absconded 8th inst., with a Swift bicycle which he hired and has not returned. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Southend. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 14.— A herdare ( County).— For embezzling £ 3 6s., 6th inst.— HAROLD STEVENSON, age about 50, height 5 ft. 6 ins., stout build, com- plexion fresh, hair brown, turning grey, bald on top, clean shaven; usually wears light overcoat, soft hat and brown boots. Native of Glasgow. Has been a traveller for a confectionery firm. Absconded 6th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rees, County Police, Aberdare. 15.— Neath ( County).— For stealing £ 18 from his lodgings at Aberavon, 8th inst.— WILLIAM BURY ADAMS, age 29, height 6 ft. A complexion sallow, hair black, parted in centre, clean shaven, high cheek bones; of military appearance; London accent; dress, old brown suit, trousers patched at seat, cap, lace boots. A drummer; served in Scots' Guards. Supposed to have returned to London 9th. inst. Warrant issued. 16.— Neath ( County).— For stealing, 11th inst., from his lodgings at Cwmgwrach, a silver watch, Swiss make, " S. Morgan, Cifngelly," inscribed on outside of inner case.— ERNEST BELMORE, age about 20, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 ins. light hair, parted in centre, complexion fresh, slight impedi- ment in speech ; dress, green suit with dark stripes, bluish tie, white muffler, brown overcoat, light brown boots; wearing a double golcT albert; had in his possession a lady's gold watch. He stated he had obtained work as an electrical engineer at Aberpergwm Colliery. He is also wanted at Aber- kenfig. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Evans, Neath. 17. — C a r d i ff ( City).— For conspiracy to defraud.— CECIL P. MARSDEN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., good build, complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) dark, eyes brown, clean shaven.— THOMAS ARMSTRONG, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 ins., slight build, com- plexion pale, hair light, eyes grey, clean shaven ; appears to be in ill- health. Both speak with North Country accent. Believed natives of Manchester. These men, with a man named Joseph Dixon ( in custody), took a shop in the centre of this city in September last, in the name of C. P. Marsden, obtained large quantities of goods and failed to pay for same. Marsden absconded 3rd and Arm- strong on 5th inst. Believed to have carried on similar frauds elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Cardiff. GL OUCES TERSHIRE. 18.— Bristol ( City).— For stealing, 8th inst., about 400 American and Canadian dollars in gold, silver and notes; about 2,000 Austrian krones, com- prising 400 or 500 gold, 150 silver, the remainder mostly Crown bills; 70 Russian roubles in 5- rouble bills; 125 Norwegian kroners, gold, silver, and paper; some Finnish money; 20 to 30 obsolete American cent notes ( 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25); about 12 American Confederate cent notes ( 5, 10, and 20); 60 lady's cheap gold dress rings; 24 metal watches.— ALBERT CLAES- SONS ( proper name believed LOUIS PAULUS JOSEPH VAN RAAIJ or RAAY), age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., complexion dark, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes brown; dress, green- ish tweed mixture overcoat, believed navy blue suit, bowler hat.— MARIE CLAESSONS, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., complexion ruddy, hair light, eyes blue. Natives of Antwerp. The former speaks English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Belgian fluently; the latter English, Norwe- gian, Flemish and French. They were employed as managers of the Continental Hotel, Avonmouth, a boarding house for foreign emigrants and passen- gers en route to Canada, America, etc. Absconded 8th inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HA DOING TONS HI RE. 19.— Haddington ( County).— For deserting his wife and family.— ROBERT MILLAR THOM- SON, age 26, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 ins., complexion fresh, longish full face, hair and moustache light brown, eyes blue, swinging and slovenly gait; sometimes wears small earrings. A fisherman; native of North Berwick; generally employed on trawlers. Warrant issued. A reward of £ 1 will be paid by Mr. Thomas Lees, Inspector of Poor, North Berwick, for the arrest of Thomson. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Haddington. HAMPSHIRE. 20.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For ware- housebreaking, and stealing a plain blue suit, 38- in. breast; 1 dark pattern suit, 37- in. breast; 1 plain grey double- breasted overcoat, belted and tabbed; 1 dark pattern overcoat, double- breasted, belted and tabbed; 1 pair of second- hand boots; 2 white sweaters; 3 heavy flannellette shirts; 4 pairs of natural wool pants; 2 natural wool vests; and several pairs of cheap dark socks.— FREDE- RICK SMITH, age 23, height 5 ft. 5 ins., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel.— FRANK GREEN, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue. Both are wearing the stolen clothing. Arrested, see Case No. 106. 21.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For embezzle- ment.— ALBERT WILLIAM CROOMBES, age 38, height 5 ft. 5 ins., complexion fair ( inclined to sandy), slight moustache sandy, eyes blue, rather large thin face, winks when talking; wearing fawn- colour overcoat, grey soft hat, lace boots. A traveller. Warrant issued. 22.— Portsmouth ( Borough). - For obtaining money by false pretences.— ALFRED MIDDLE- TON, alias DALTON, age 40 to 45, height 6 ft. 1 in., powerful build, complexion pale, heavy moustache; London accent. States he has been a prison warder. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Portsmouth. HERTFORDSHIRE. 23.— Hitchin ( County).— For embezzling £ 1 16s. 9d.— ALBERT HAWKINS ( supposed false), age about 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., complexion fair, hair ( bushy) dark brown, eyes believed brown, one right toe deformed, limps; dress, brown jacket suit, fawn- colour vest with red spots, light cap. May have a bicycle with him. Has been employed as a photographer's canvasser. Supposed a native of Warrington, Lanes. Photograph can be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Reed, Hitchin. KENT. 24.— Maidstone ( County).— For stealing, 7th inst., at Hollingbourne, a bicycle, 26- in. frame, 28- in. wheels, Villers 2- speed hub, raised handle bars, roller brakes, plated carrier back and front, Granby tyre front wheel, Clincher Vacuum back, " W. H. Cordingley, Cycle Agent, Hollingbourne," on head and back mudguard, bright mud- flap front, Imperial saddle, No. 22.— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins.; wearing dark navy blue suit and cap. Information to Supt. Fowle, Wren's Cross, Maidstone. 25.— Gravesend '.( Borough).— For house- breaking.— THOMAS MINHINNICK, alias WATSON, Office No. 3080- 97 ( see Illustrated Cir- cular 74, Fig. 5), age 35 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 4£ ins., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes ( cast in right) brown, anchor back of left forearm. A plasterer; native of Islington. Information to the Chief Constable, Gravesend. 26.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— For stealing ( bailee) between 27th December, 1912, and 3rd January, 1913, furniture ( recovered).— ALFRED JOHNSON, age about 45, height about 5 ft. 10 ins., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and mous- tache brown, points toes out when walking; usually wears dark clothes and hard felt hat. A jobbing bricklayer or general labourer; native of Rams- gate. He hired the articles 27th December, 1912, and disposed of same 2nd January, 1913, and after- wards left for London. May be found working on buildings or public works. Spoke of sailing for Canada on 25th inst. Was accompanied by his wife and daughter ( not wanted); wife, age about 40 years, height about 5 ft. 2 ins., slight build, complexion pale, very excitable and eccentric; daughter, age about 20, tall, stout build, com- plexion pale, full face. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Ramsgate. LANCASHIRE. 27.— Old 1 rafford ( County).— For carnally knowing a girl under the age of 16.— PERCY GRANVILLE BANTOM, age 45, height 5 ft. 3 ins., slight build, thin features, hair and mous- tache light brown, turning grey. Is accompanied by a woman, age 20 and a child. During his residence at Prestwich, he built a motor garage, and described himself as a company promoter. Last heard of at Bristol. Warrant issued. 28.— Old Trafford ( County).- For stealing ( trick), 5th inst., a black leather handbag, contain- ing 3 lady's black leather purses; 2 Post Office Savings Bank Books; and £ 23.— TWO MEN: lst, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., complexion fresh ( blotchy), hair and eyes brown; dress, brown Norfolk suit, cap, tie; 2nd, age 25, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 ins., complexion sallow, hair and slight moustache dark, eyes brown ; dress, dark suit, over- coat, black bowler hat, tie. 29.— Old Trafford ( County).— For stealing, 13th inst., at Heaton Mersey, a lady's large gold ring, snake pattern, set with turquoise to repre- sent head and 2 carbuncle stones as eyes; 1 gold diamond ring; both very old and worn.— A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, clean shaven; dress, light tweed jacket suit, grey cap, brown boots', chamois leather gloves, wristlet and watch left wrist. Is identical with MAN, Case No. 26, 21st ult. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY ' 28, 1913. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 21 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 30.— W Divisionm— For forcing and uttering a banker's cheque for £ 5.— GEORGE PEARCE, for description, etc., see Case No. 6, 14th inst. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ABERDEENSHIRE. 31.— Aberdeen ( Ci< y).- For stealing ( servant) £ 7; 1 black leather handbag; a brown leather clasp- fastening purse; 12s. 3d.; 1 postal- order for 5s. ( issued at Swansea); 1 gold- filled expanding bangle; 1 string of amber beads; 1 lady's slate- coloured costume; 1 lady's greenish rainproof coat with straps at wrists; l'brown fitch muff; 1 lady's blue felt hat; 1 green leather waistbelt; and 1 white scarf.— ROSE MARGARET GRIFFITH, alias FRANCES HENDERSON, and THOM- SON, age 16 ( looks 18 to 20), height 5 ft. 1 ins., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes large, brown; scar on forehead and scar on second joint left thumb; believed to be dressed in the stolen clothing. A domestic servant; native of Aberdeen. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Aberdeen. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). M.— Knaresborough ( County).— For fail- ing to surrender to his bail at Leeds Quarter Sessions lst January, 1912, charged with larceny ( hotel).— FRANCIS SHEED ANDERSON, age 38, height 5 ft. 6£ ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue. A clerk or traveller; native of Aberdeen. A few weeks ago he was seen in the district of Ipswich. See Case No. 73, 12th Janu- ary, 1912. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 33.— Wakefield ( County).— For obtaining by false pretences, horse described in Case No. 46, 28th ult.— ALBERT RICHENS, age 41, height 5 ft. 3J ins., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, 2 moles left side of neck, 2 left fingers missing. A native of Longcut, Berks. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, County Police, Wakefield. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT (. continued)— 34.— Old Trafford [ County).— For obtain- ing several sums of money by bogus cheques.— HUGH DUNNICO, alias J. ROBSON, and HER- BERT ECKERSLEY, age 26, height 5 ft. 4 ins., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, large ears, prominent nose and lips. A coal miner; native of Kearsley, near Manchester. Previously convicted of larceny at Hanley, Staffs., and Can- nock. A railway station luggage thief; in Feb- ruary last, stole a bag at Salford, which contained a cheque book on the Union Bank of Manchester, Ltd., Burnley Branch, and has since been filling in cheques for various amounts, and disposing of them to doctors, ministers, etc. Arrested, see Case No. 107. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Keys, Old Trafford. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 35.— Newport ( Borough).- For failing to report, also for obtaining £ 1 by false pretences, 11th inst. — J. HANSON, alias JOHN ORTON, WILSON, CONNER and TAYLOR, Office No. 1060- 03 ( see Tabular Form, 17th January and Illustrated Cir- cular 108, Fig. 26), age 55, height 5 ft. 6f ins., complexion fresh, hair auburn and moustache brown ( turning grey), eyes grey; scar left jaw, nose bent to right, " Mary Ann, 1912," etc., tat- tooed right forearm; dress, blue serge suit, soft green hat, black and white tie. Information to the Chief Constable, Newport ( Mon). NORFOLK. 36..— Holt ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) a horse, trap and harness ( recovered).— BOB GOUL- DEN, alias LEA, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache ginger, may now be clean shaven, eyes grey, cut scar left side of chin and over left eye ; dress, dark jacket, light brown vest, striped trousers. A rag and bone gatherer. May be found with van dwel- lers or at a common lodging house. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lord, Holt. NORTHUMBERLAND. 37.— Cosforth ( County).— For housebreaking and stealing silver, cutlery, clothing, etc.— WIL- LIAM KEENES, age 32, height 5 ft. ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, actress tattooed left, basket of flowers right forearm, bird and ship on breast; wears a Harris tweed Norfolk jacket. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Weddell, Gosforth. STAFFORDSHIRE. 38.— Cannock ( County).— For stealing 4 silver medals for air- gun shooting ( 3 recovered). — JOHN HENRY BROWN, alias GEORGE PEARCE, age about 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 ins., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), mous- tache sandy, left forefinger missing from 2nd joint, bracelet tattooed, half- inch wide, on both wrists, heart back right hand; dress, navy blue serge jacket, black Cardigan do., black vest, dark trou- sers, green and white muffler, green tweed cap, blue overalls, lace boots. A native of Tunstall. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Grove, Cannock. 39.— Lichfield l6W « ty).— For stealing a pair of Derby boots, size 8, at Shenstone, 9th inst.— GEORGE ROGERS, age 40, height 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) brown, eyes hazel, scar centre of forehead, London accent, slight pock marks on cheeks; dress, dark coat and vest, dark cord trousers, muffler with blue fringe; supposed wearing the stolen boots. A native of Rowley Regis. Warrant issued. 40 .— Lichfield ( County). — For stealing, 11th inst., a bicycle, No. 14207 on seat pillar, transfer on head " Clifton Cycle," 24- in. frame, 28- in. wheels, upturned handle bars, usual parts plated, Dunlop tyres, rim brakes.— THOMAS CROW- LEY, an Irishman, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark, tat- tooed both arms; dress, green suit and cap, light tie and mackintosh, brown Derby boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakden, Lichfield. 41.— Tettenhall ( County).— For stealing ( bailee), 21st ult., £ 2.— JO. HN JONES, alias PALMER, age about 45, height about 5 ft. 11 ins., complexion sallow, hair black, moustache turning grey, eyes dark, man's head tattooed left wrist and several tattoo marks on arms; dress, grey short jacket and vest, moleskin trousers, grey cap, clogs. A native of Wolverhampton; accompanied by a woman, height 4 ft. 5 ins., slight build, complexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey, front teeth upper jaw missing, bow legged; dress, black tight- fitting jacket, dark skirt, lace boots; wearing gold- rimmed spectacles; and a girl, age 7. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robotham, Tettenhall. 42.— Stoke- on- Trent ( Borough).— For larceny ( lodgings).— PERCY JAMES LAWTON, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes grey, thick lips, bottom teeth project; dress, dark tweed jacket, dark brown vest, uniform trousers, piece of stripe left at bottoms, bowler hat. A native of Fenton. Warrant issued. 43.— Stoke- on- Trent ( Borough).— For stealing, 19th January last, an overcoat ( recovered) and an umbrella.— JAMES MOSS, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 ins., slight build, complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes brown. Previously convicted at Macclesfield, Hanley and Stoke- on- Trent. A native of Cheddleton, Staffs. Frequents billiard rooms. Information to the Chief Constable, Hanley, Stoke- on- Trent. SUSSEX ( East). 44.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing, 4th inst., 4 grey tweed suits. RADNOR, alias CHARLES PEARSON, GRIST, BANKS, FELLOWS and COATES, Office No. 1569- 01 ( sec- Case 19, 21st ult., and Illustrated Circular No. 96, Fig. 11), age 42, height 5 ft. 3J ins., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, heavy auburn moustache; scar right side of forehead, left thumb dislocated; dress, grey suit, rainproof coat, light brown boots, may be wearing a dark blue suit. Native of Paris. Warrant issued. 45.— Eastbourne ( Borouqh).— For stealing, lst inst., a bicycle, Rudge pattern handle bars, 26- in. frame, Gander & Harris name- plate on head, beaded edge tyres ( Palmer front and Duros back), Eadie coaster brake only, Demon lamp at- tached, Allday & Onions" fittings.— EDWARD CASEY, alias BROWN, Office No. 236- 11, age 26, height 6 ft. 0i in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( white patches at sides), eyes blue; snake tattooed left forearm, Welsh harp, " Faith, Hope and Charity " outside right forearm; of smart appear- ance. A jobbing bootmaker; native of Seaford. Warrant issued. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Morley, Knaresborough. THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 1913. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— 46.— Eastbourne ( Borough). — For obtaining £ 9 by a worthless cheque on the Union of London & Smith's Bank, Ltd., Victoria Street, Westminster ( on a blank bill), purporting to be drawn in favour of F. Stevens, by Edwin Stevens, on the lst inst. — FRANCIS STEVENS, age about 33, height about 5 ft. 5 ins., slight build, complexion sallow, thin face, hair dark brown, clean shaven, 1 tooth missing in front upper jaw; dress, dark fawn loose overcoat, dark lounge suit, and soft fawn- coloured hat. A draper's furnishing salesman ; supposed a native of London. Accompanied by his wife, age about 30, height about 5 ft., hair very dark, com- plexion pale, round face; dress, red felt hat, with black upturned brim, red feather in front, long red coat, black skirt, white silk blouse, or blue coat and skirt, very large black hat, with black, white or blue and white striped ribbon; has also a purple- colour felt hat; wears a thin gold chain, cross attached. A native of Jersey. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Eastbourne. WORSES TERSHIRE. 47.— Halesowen ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) a horse, 7th inst.— ALBERT BILLING- HAM, age 30, height 5 ft. 5i ins., good build, complexion fresh, full face, hair brown, clean shaven; dress, blue serge suit, green felt slouch hat. A groom or farm- hand; native of Nether- ton, near Dudley. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rudnick, Halesowen. 48.— Worcester ( City).— For indecently assaulting a girl, age 10.— JOSEPH BUTLER, age 43, height 4 ft. 9| ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue; dress, light brown coat and vest, light grey trousers, dark overcoat, spot- ted blue muffler, dark cap. A native of Coventry. He is an ex- jockey, and well- known as Tommy Butler at racing establishments. Absconded 8th inst. Warrant issued. 49.— Worcester ( City).— For stealing from his lodgings, 15th inst., a pair of trousers and 1 vest ( recovered); 1 blanket; 1 twill sheet; and 1 linen sheet.— A man who gave the name of FRANK or FREDERICK MORTON, age about 38, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 ins., rather sharp features, hair and moustache dark; dress, reddish brown overcoat, brown coat and vest, dark grey cap. Stated he was a signal fitter in the employ of the Great Western Railway Co., and had been trans- ferred from Swindon to Worcester. Is identical with man wanted at Leamington, who gave the name of MORRISON, 12th March, 1913, for a similar offence. Information to the Chief Constable, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 50.— Hull ( City).- For embezzlement.- STANLEY ROBERT COCKBURN, age 29, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., good build, complexion fair, rather long face, long nose, thick at end, hair and eyes brown, whitish- yellow spot on each eyeball, artificial teeth ( except one or two); of good address; a heavy smoker, is fond of playing the piano, cards and billiards ; dress, brown tweed suit, dark grey over- coat, velvet collar, brown tie, bowler hat; had with him a pair of grey cycling breeches, black leggings, an overcoat and a suit. A commercial traveller ( Henris Cattle Food). Native of Hull. Is en- deavouring to leave the country, believed for Aus- tralia. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( North Ridin /)' 51.— Middlesbrough ( Borough). — For embezzling 15s. 5d.— ALBERT WEBBER, age about 44, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 ins., complexion sal- low, hair ( bald on top) light brown, clean shaven; dress, dark overcoat, short dark jacket, breeches and leggings. A groom ; recently employed as a laundry vanman. Absconded 21st ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Middles- brough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 52. — Doncaster ( County).— For stealing, 13th ult., at Bentley, £ 14 10s. KING, alias G A WITT, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 ins., complexion sallow, hair ( curls on forehead) and eyes dark; dress, black skirt and bodice, three- quarter grey coat, blue cashmere hat, heavy lace boots. A gipsy hawker. Hawks lace and pretends to tell fortunes. Travels the country with husband and 6 young children in van with bow- top canvas cover, " A. King, Sheffield," thereon, drawn by roan cob. Last seen at Darlington, lst inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hickes, County Police, Doncaster. 53.— Rotherham ( County).- For embezzling 8s., between 25th April and 5th December, 1912.— WILLIAM H. HANCOCK, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 ins., stout build, complexion fresh, round face, rather bloated appearance, hair dark brown ( long in front), eyes ( prominent) blue; dress, grey jacket and vest, grey breeches, heather- colour stock- ings, belted overcoat, cap, lace boots. An insurance agent and debt collector. May seek employment as a pianist at low- class halls or public- houses. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Haynes, County Police, Rotherham. 54.— Barnsley ( Borough).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences.— WILLIAM HOPKINS, alias HOPKINSON, age about 26, height 5 ft. 8 ins., good build, complexion fresh, clean shaven, very short finger nails; dress, navy blue serge jacket and vest, dark grey cloth trousers ( seat patched), fawn- colour overcoat, light grey cap. An erector. He represented he was em- ployed by a Liverpool firm of ironfounders as fore- man and was supervising a gang of erectors work- ing in the neighbourhood. Absconded 3rd inst. Warrant issued. 55.— Barnsley ( Borough).— For obtaining' 24th ult., £ 3 12s. by false pretences.— H. JACK- SON, alias HERBERT BRAYSHAW and BR ACE WELL, age about 30, height 5 ft. 11 ins. or 6 ft., good build, complexion, hair and slight moustache dark, may now be clean shaven; dress, dark suit, dark overcoat and bowler hat. A native of Bradford. He called upon a local cycle dealer and stated he was a representative for Messrs. Williams & Co., Gold and Silversmiths, The Wicker, Sheffield," and offered to appoint him sole agent for a plating preparation, described as " Galvanic," the conditions being that the latter should purchase £ 3 12s. worth of the preparation and the accused's " firm " would advertise the arti- cle and distribute free samples of the same within a four miles radius. Previously convicted of fraud and uttering counterfeit coin at Dublin, Liverpool, and at Leeds. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Barnsley. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. ESSEX. 56.— Chelmsford ( County).— Awaiting trial, charged with stealing a bicycle; also two cases of larceny from lodgings.— ERNEST WILLIAM LODGE, Office No. 237- 11 ( see Case 21, 28th ult.), age 23, height 5 ft. ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey; slightly projecting lip; dress, dark grey overcoat, grey cap, blue trousers, blue neckerchief. Has been in the Army. Be- lieved to be wanted for larcenies from lodgings in various parts of the country. Photograph on application. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. HAMPSHIRE. 57.— Bournemouth ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, for obtaining £ 4 10s. by worthless cheques.— RALPH EMER- SON BURNHAM, age 36, height 5 ft. 7f ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, moustache dark ( cut short), slightly bald ( wears false hair on top of head), scar left side of face; very plausible manner; wearing grey suit and soft hat. An American. He stays at first- class hotels, and draws cheques on Parr's Bank, London ( written on hotel note- paper) for amounts exceed- ing his bill. Believed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Hack, Bournemouth. SUSSEX ( East). 58.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— Remanded till 25th inst., charged with stealing ( servant) various articles of clothing, etc. ( recovered).— A woman who gave the name of EMILY SMITH, age 34, height 5 ft. 5 ins., complexion pale, hair dark ( turning grey), eyes grey. A domestic servant and supposed native of Uxbridge. Found in her possession, an Indian lawn handkerchief, hand embroidered, border of drawn thread edged with real Valenciennes, coronet and " Charlotte " em- broidered in corner. Information to the Chief Constable, Eastbourne. PROPERTY^ STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 59.— B Division.— lst inst., 4 brooches ( 1 diamond spray ( see engraving) with flower, 3 petals, set amethysts, 2 set yellow topaz, polished flat, 1 gold, set pearls in diamond shape, 1 Indian, set small turquoise and diamonds, 3 drops, set tur- quoise on thick gold chains, 1 safety- pin, set large carbuncle, pearl set in centre) ; 3 Indian gold neck- laces ( 1 set lapis lazuli, 1 set topaz, 1 set green stones); 3 fine gold neckchains; 2 lady's Indian gold rings ( 1 set bright stones, all round, 1 set 3 pearl daisies); 1 gold double- headed snake ring, set opals; 1 gold heart- shaped locket, monogram " E. G. S." one side, " H. S." the other; 2 silver oval fluted boxes, monogram " E. G. S." on one; 1 gold and platinum curb chain and keyless watch. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. 60.— Biggleswade ( County).— 3rd inst., by burglary, at Upper Stondon, a gold watch, No. 386829, " I. Bull & Co.," on white dial; a gold curb- pattern chain. At Southill, a pair long- drop black jet earrings; 1 lady's gold neckchain with locket; 1 do. gold signet ring, " I. F. C."' thereon; 1 do. gold cameo ring, red seal, shape man's head; 1 small " bee" brooch, wings set pearls.— By TWO MEN: lst, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins.; wearing long dark overcoat and black bowler hat; 2nd, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins.; wearing cap and light fawn- colour overcoat, carry- ing a brown leather handbag. Information to Supt. Nicholson, Biggleswade. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 61.— Chesham ( County).— 7th inst., by house- breaking, at Gerrards Cross, 2 tiger skins ( 1 male, 1 female), heads and tails complete; 2 leopard skins ( each about 8 ft. long); 1 skin ( similar to wild cat), fawn colour, about 3 ft. long from head to tail, " H. C., 23, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, S. W.," on tape attached; all supposed mounted on green cloth. Information to Supt. Bunker, Chesham. 62.— High Wycombe ( County).— 8th inst., by housebreaking, 2 gold bracelets ( 1 curb, pad- lock attached ; 1 ladder pattern, padlock attached); 2 lady's gold dress rings ( 1 set large white stone and 2 rubies; 1 set blue and white stones); 1 silver watch and wrist strap, enamel flowers on back, dial gilt edged; 1 gold twisted chain, pendant ( cross set with brilliants) attached; 2 gilt brooches ( 1 curb, 1 blue centre); 1 Post Office Home Savings Bank, containing 36s. Information to Supt. Trevener, County Police, High Wycombe. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 63.— Cheltenham ( County).— During July last, or between the 13th November, 1912, and the 15th February, 1913, at Tewkesbury, an antique gold repeating watch, key winding, open- work fili- gree cases, steel cap over works, white enamel J al, gold hands, strikes the hours, quarters and eighths; in detachable painted tortoiseshell cases; 1 antique gold chain pendant, chased, man's bust on one side, woman's bust obverse side, about the size of a shil- ling and the thickness of a sovereign, ring to at- tach to chain; 1 gold Elizabethan coin, very thin, about the size of a four- shilling piece, and in a good state of preservation; 1 gold coin, dated 1791; 1 George II. sovereign, dated 1748; 1 Queen Ann do., do. 1710; 1 George III. spade guinea, dated 1788; 1 do., Noble, do. 1803; 1 do. do., do. 1804; 1 gold coin, period about Edward III., size of two- shilling piece, and very thin; 1 gold Roman coin, about the size of a sixpenny- piece, and in good state of preservation. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. 64.— Bristol ( City).— 6th inst., by housebreak- ing, a lady's 18- ct. gold watch, dirty gilt face, en- graved back, " Insall" scratched in inside of outer case, out of repair; 1 18- ct. gold Mizpah ring. Also 11th inst., a lady's 5- stone diamond ring, graduated, in boat setting ( nearly new); 1 do. 18- ct. gold signet ring, has been made from another ring, and has old, indistinct initials showing in- side; 1 9- ct. gold gate- pattern bracelet, with bars and fancy links, some of which are broken and tied with thread, padlock and safety chain at- tached. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 65— Aldershot l( County).— 13th inst., at Farnborough, a Triumph motor cycle, 1912 pat- tern, registration No. A. A. 4134, 3^- H. P., Triumph free engine, No. 19077, frame No. 192548, Kerry FRIDAY, FEBRUARY ' 28, 1913. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 21 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. steel- studded cover, 26 ins. x 2\ ins. back wheel, Lucas lamp and motor horn tied with string. Information to Supt. Davis, Aldershot. HER TFORDSHIRE. 66.— Watford ( County).— 11th inst., by house- breaking, a gold bracelet, plain, 2 twists, shape of hearts, at top; 2 lady's gol3 rings ( 1 set 5 diamonds crown setting; 1 set 2 large and 14 small dia- monds) ; T gold ring, plain; 1 gold pendant and chain, photograph of 2 ladies inside; 1 metal watch, old, silver chain and compass attached; 1 small square trinket box; 1 lady's grey suede handbag, long cord attached; 1 box of 42 cigars, " Bock " brand; 2 gold tie- pins ( 1 set black sparkling stone, 1 diamond shape, set brilliant in centre); 1 black leather pocket book, containing photographs and believed a motor driver's licence. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Watford. KENT. 67.— Ashford ( County).— lst or 2nd inst., at Wye, a cheque on Parr's Bank, Ltd., No. H. 3894, for £ 5, dated 28th February, 1913, payable to B. T. D. Stopford, and signed John E. Minchin ( crossed); and £ 2 14s. 6d. Information to Supt. Jones, Ashford. 68 - Sandwich ( County).— 12th inst., at Deal, a " Royal Enfield " bicycle, road racer, 24- in. frame, enamelled green, 26- in. wheels, upturned handle bars, sloping top tube, Dunlop tyres, En- field saddle, green enamelled gear case. 3- speed gear, Lucas Lucia lamp, revolving musical bell, rubber guard on frame, cyclometer registering 1,000 miles, No. 249627 on bar under saddle. Information to Supt. Stone, Sandwich. LANCASHIRE. £ 5 REWARD. 69 — Manchester ( City).— 25th ult., from a hotel, a silk umbrella, partridge cane crook handle, gold head with initials " J. M. V."; 1 black ebony jewel case, 6 ins. by 3 ins., initials " J. M. V." thereon; 1 22- ct. gold signet ring; 1 18- ct. gold dress ring, very broad, set with 5 pink corals; ,1 9- ct. gold guard, long link pattern; 1 18- ct. gold safety- pin, set with very fine pearl; 1 red morocco leather case, containing a small 18- ct. gold breast pin, set with 1 pearl, twisted over with fine gold wire; 1 black pearl stud; 1 18- ct. gold breast pin, set with small or baby crocodile tooth; 1 18- ct. gold Maori breast pin, with gold ball on top; 1 gold expanding scarf ring; 1 gold pencil case, chased; 1 gunmetal and gold double albert, with jump ring instead of bar, curb pattern; several gold cuff links; 1 pair of smoked glass spectacles; and 3 cut- glass scent bottles, rolled- gold tops, V there- on ; 1 heavy, solid silver, plain cigarette case, *' J. M. V." thereon. The above reward will be paid by Mr. John F. Tipton, Grosvenor Hotel, Manchester, to any per- son giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the stolen property, or a sum in proportion to the amount and value of such property recovered. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. 70.— Blackburn ( Borough).— 11th inst., a 9- ct. gold expanding bracelet, containing a lady's small gold watch, No. 21056, " British make" on edge of bracelet; 1 lady's small silver lever watch in leather wristlet; 1 18- ct. gold 5- stone diamond ring, claw setting; 1 fine gold curb chain bracelet, gold locket attached; 1 fine gold necklet, heart- shaped gilt locket attached; 1 gold brooch, dia- mond shape, small diamond in centre; 1 necklet of coral beads.— By A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., good build, complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaven, good teeth; dress, light brown tweed suit, grey cap, or soft felt hat; wear- ing watch on wrist. Stated he was in the motor business, traded in antique furniture, and had been in America. Left a visiting- card, " H. B. Angell, The Moorings, Forest Hill," thereon. He was shown over a large house advertised for sale, and whilst in a bedroom, sent the servant down- stairs for a tape- measure, during which time the articles described were stolen. Identical with MAN wanted at Crewe, Case 13, 14th March, 1913; also identical with MAN wanted for a simi- lar offence at Southport on 10th inst. Information to the Chief Constable, Blackburn. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 71.— Peterborough ( Liberty of).— 10th inst., by burglary at Glinton, a silver match- box, chased leaves, and " W. G." thereon; 1 small black leather purse; and 2d. Information to Supt. Slaughter, County Police, Peterborough. ri2.— Peterborough ( City).— 4th inst., from a hotel, a small silver vanity bag, fastens at top with small silver chain; 1 gold square- pointed watch, gold hands, pansies chased on back, " Betty Copley " scratched on back of case, black ribbon fob ' B. C." in gold thereon; 1 gold brooch, 2 diamond monkeys attached, green stones in eyes; 1 long thin gold curb chain; 1 thin gold curb chain, gold pendant, " B " engraved thereon, and a photo- graph of a lady inside, attached; 1 gold crescent brooch, studded with emeralds; 1 do. bangle, twisted curb; 1 small do. curb chain; 1 plain do. safety- pin; 1 do. ring, set 5 diamonds; 1 thin do., set pearls and diamonds; 1 do., 3- ring pattern with setting of white, red, and blue stones; 1 do., set with 4 pearls ( 1 stone missing) ; 1 small aigrette box, carved out of a gold nugget; 1 old- fashioned gold bracelet, set with garnets in the shape of pyramids; 1 very small gun- metal button- hole watch ; 1 large gold bull's head scarf- pin.— By A MAN, age 33 to 35, height 5 ft. 5 ins., or 6 ins., slight build, complexion dark, hair and moustache dark; dress, dark suit, dark brown dust coat, black bowler hat, grey 6pats. Stated he was a commercial traveller. Identical with MAN, POLICE GAZETTE, 28th ult., Cases No. 13 and 15. Information to the Chief Constable, Peter borough. NO TTINGHA MS HIRE. 73.— Nottingham ( County).— 8th inst., by housebreaking at Arnold, a set of gold studs, 1 large, chased in centre, 3 small, plain ; 1 lady's gold dress ring, plain, with diamond in centre; 1 do., set 4 diamonds and 3 rubijes, ruby centre and both ends; 1 lady's gold marquise ring, set with 4 dia- monds and 3 rubies ( 2 diamonds and 2 rubies mis- sing) ; 1 gold scarf pin, centre plain gold, gold wire round edge, with 6 gold balls about size of pin's head. 9th inst., at West Bridgford, 9 Masonic jewels ( 1 Past Master, gold, " Pinner Lodge " ; 1 Founder, silver gilt, " Pinner Lodge"; 1 do., Installed Master, silver gilt; 1 Royal Arch, silver gilt; 1 Mark Mason, silver gilt; 3 Charity, Boys' and Girls' Benevolent Institution ; 1 large Charity, size of five- shilling piece, glass back and front, engraved edges, red, white, and blue ribbon); 2 silver gilt broad band bracelets ( 1 buckle pattern, 1 chased); 1 gold bracelet, set with garnets, small chain fas- tener ; 2 gold studs, " G. P." thereon; 2 do., plain; 2 gold sleeve links, " G. P." thereon; 1 gold curb chain brooch; 1 gold brooch, about 2 ins. long, set with stone in centre; 1 gold cord medallion, size of five- shilling piece, photograph of a man and woman on one side, boy and girl other; 2 silver candlesticks, chased, about 6 ins. high; several old gold rings ( broken) ; 1 pair of field glasses, brown leather case, Gortz lens • 1 English silver lever watch, white dial, steel hands, black numer- als, chased back; 1 rolled- gold do., white dial, black numerals, steel hands. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, County Police, Nottingham. SURREY. 74.— O O r k i n g ( County).— 14th inst., by burglary at Betchworth, a crocodile- skin cigar- case, patent fastening; 50 to 60 cigarettes, marked " Couda Ferhat, Cairo, Egypt No. 3 " ; and about £ 15. Information to Supt. Coleman, Dorking. 75.— Reigate ( Borough).— 10th or 11th inst., a pair of boots, size 8, nearly new, toecapped; 1 pair of brown leather gloves; 1 pair of lady's old tweed do. 13th inst., by housebreaking, 3 plain gold rings ( 1 Egyptian, 1 set with 3 stones, 1 set with gar- net) ; 4 brooches ( 1 silver, 1 green Analika, 1 pink ( coral) star, silver setting, 1J ins. diameter, 1 gold bird on black background); and a quantity of cigars, whiskey, and biscuits. Information to the Head Constable, Borough Police, Reigate. WORCESTERSHIRE. 76— Stourbridge ( County).— 10th or 11th inst., by burglary at Pedmore, a silver sugar basin, modern, saw pierced, about 7 ins. high and across top; 1 silver pepper box, blue enamelled shields, about 3| ins. high; 1 pair of silver salts, about 3 ins. across, " W" engraved thereon; 1 pair of massive silver sugar tongs; 1 silver cream jug, hammered, about 3 ins. high; 2 do. toast racks, 5 or 6 ins. long ( 1 plain round wire, 1 square wire); 1 pair of silver serviette rings, plain, with beaded rims; 1 pair of fish carvers, electro- plated, ivory handles, heavy; 1 silver salt spoon; and a pair! of brown boots, " Jaeger," size 7. Information to Supt. Hinde, Stourbridge. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 77.'— Hull ( City).— Between lst and 22nd ult., a silver lever watch, No. 15462645, key wind, white dial. " Fattorina & Sons, Bradford," thereon, " Dreadnought" in red over seconds hand, black Roman numerals, engraved cases; 1 silver Geneva. No. 18471. white dial, key wind; 1 lady's plain gold watch, No. 281503. key wind, flowered back, gold dial, in brown leather wristlet, metal rim; 1 silver centre seconds chronograph watch. No. 24938, " John Clarke, Abraham, makers," and " E. Wise, Manchester." engraved inside case. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. PROPERTY RECOYERED. KENT. 78.— Maidstone ( Borough).— Antique silver bowl, etc., stolen 6th. inst., Case No. 72, 14th. inst., and thief arrested. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 79.— Hull ( City).— Watch, No. 153451, Case No. 67, 24th January last. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. SURREY. 80.— Dorking ( County).— 14th inst., in the mill pond, the body of a newly- born fully- developed FEMALE CHILD, placenta not de- tached, in a cardboard box, tied with string. In- quest held 15th inst. Verdict: " Not sufficient evidence that the child had a separate existence." Information to Supt. Coleman, Dorking. ANIMALS, & c., RECOYERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 81 - H Division.— Mare, Case No. 70, 7th inst. APPREHENSIONS. Metropolitan Police District, Si.— Convict Supervision Office. SARAH ANN GARDNER, Office No. S. 100,028, Case 3, 17th January, 1913. 83 — Convict Supervision Office — ALFRED DAVIS, Office No. 119- 01, Case 4, 14th inst. Si.— Convict Supervision Office.— CHARLES F. BRAND,- Office No. 2147- 09, Tabu- lar Form, 7th inst. 85.— F Division.— LUCIAN LOFORETT, and EMILE WIET, Case No. 2, 31st January last.' Gave the names of John and Arthur Wild. 86.— x Division.— HENRY CECIL HANSFORD, Case No. 7, 14th inst. ST.— Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen ( City).— WILLIAM ALEXANDER WINCHES- TER, S. C. R. 599- 05, Case No. 12, 27th September, 1912, at Blyth, Northumberland. 88.— Buckinghamshire, High Wy- combe ( County).— FRANK PRICE and JOHN FREDERICK BOWLES, Case No. 10, 14th inst., at Rochdale. 89.— Devonshire, Torguav ( County).— FRANK SHIPLEY, Case No. 18, 7th inst. 90.— Essex, Chelmsford ( County).— ERNEST JOHN WARRICKER, Case No. 19, 14th inst. 91—— Essex, Southend ( County).— RICHARD HOWARD, Case No. 22, 14th inst., and sentenced to 4 months' imprisonment. 92— Lancashire, Blackpool ( Borough).— MARY DUNN, Case No. 35, 14th inst., and sentenced to 2 months' imprisonment. 93— Monmouthshire, Pontypool ( County).— WILLIAM PHILLIPS ( identified as WILLIAM PHILLIPS, Office No. 3241- 01) Cwe 94, 24th January, 1913. 94— Nottinghamshire, Nottingham ( City).— ARTHUR ENGLISH Office No. 1606- 06, Tabular Form, 19th January, 1912. 95.— Yorkshire ( East Riding), Hull ( City).— MOSES COOK HANNAH, Case No. 42 7th ult. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. T « TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1913. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 96.— E Division.— For stealing from a hotel, 15th inst., 10 lady's gold rings, set precious stones ( 1 diamond cluster; 1 half- hoog, set 2 diamonds and emeralds; 1 do., set 15 diamonds; 1 solitaire, set single diamond in platinum; 1 half- hoop, set diamond and pearl; 1 do., set diamond and sap- phire ; 1 do., set 5 Ceylon rubies; 1 do., set 5 Cey- lon sapphires; 1 plain band hoop, set half pearls; 1 half- hoop, set pearl and ruby); 4 gold bracelets ( 1 plain gold wire, set carbuncle; 1 plain, chased; 1 band, set seed pearls in two hearts; 1 gold curb, padlock fastening); 6 necklaces ( 1 pearl, consist- ing of 92 pearls, with pearl and diamond acorn- shape drop; 1 peridot, surrounded by diamonds with platinum chain attached • 1 gold chain, 8 diamonds, 4 sapphires and 3 gold bars, form a drop, attached; 1 gold pendant, set peridot and pearls, fine gold chain attached; 1 gold locket, set large carbuncle and hair at back, fine gold chain attached; 1 plain gold, snake pattern) ; 1 large pear- shape pearl pin; 5 gold brooches ( 1 gold and enamel, set peridots and 3 pearl drops, scroll pattern; 1 plain gold bar, set seed pearls; 1 gold, blue enamel, set seed pearls; 1 gold, set pearls and amethyst, shamrock shape; 1 gold swal- low, set brilliants; 1 coral beetle with gold pin; 1 gold clasp, buckle shape, blue velvet band at- tached) ; 1 long gold cable- shape muff chain, gold pencil case and Egyptian corals attached; 3 rled enamel vest buttons, mother- o'- pearl centres; 2 small pearl studs, gold backs.— A MAN ( supposed a Frenchman), age 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., good build, complexion and hair very dark, eyes brown ; dress, blue serge suit, light brown overcoat, black hard felt hat, broad brim, American style. May be accompanied by a man, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 11 ins., complexion, hair, moustache ( slight) and eyes dark, abscess scar right cheek, scar on jaw; dress, blue serge suit, dark overcoat, black hard felt hat. 97.— X Division.— For stealing, 14th inst., a pair of gold earrings, set 1 small brilliant on top of collet and 1 diamond coronet, set in platinum; 4 lady's gold rings ( 1 18- ct. dress, set 3 diamonds, claw setting, centre stone larger than side ones, platinum top to setting; 1 15- ct. crossover, set 2 diamonds, claw setting, one stone larger than other, flawed ; 1 marquise, set flat ruby in centre, pave setting, surrounded small brilliants; 1 cluster, set pearls in centre, surrounded rose diamonds); 1 gold single- stone diamond ring, claw setting 2 flaws in stone.— FREDERICK NORMAN FLACK, age 50, height 5 ft. 4 ins., broad build, complexion florid, hair dark, turning grey, white moustache, drags one leg slightly, very - effeminate. Addicted to drink; dress, grey lounge jacket and vest, grey striped trousers and overcoat ( silk facings), dark tie, lace boots. Formerly secretary and manager for chemists and medical exhibitions. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 98.— For obtaining £ 50 by false pretenees ( substi- tuting worthless jewellery for genuine).— HARRY DAVIS, alias A. R. SAUNDERS, a Jew, age about 35 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., slight build, complexion pale, full face, scar on one cheek, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes grey- ish- blue ; American accent; dress, blue serge suit, light grey overcoat, dark soft hat, lace boots. A dealer in jewellery. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Ottaway, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. CHESHIRE. W.— Altrincham ( County).— JOHN WIL- LIAMS, Office No. 2062- 08, Tabular Form, 7th inst. Not now wanted. STAFFORDSHIRE. 100.— Smethwick ( County).— For stealing, 21st ult., from his lodgings, a watch and chain ( recovered).— WALTER MITCHELL, alias SYD- NEY WYBORN, etc., age 44, height 5 ft. 6 ins., complexion fresh, hair ( thin on top) brown, turn- ing grey, eyes blue, blue mark centre of forehead, scar right side of body. Previously convicted at Aldershot, Worcester, Birmingham, etc. Warrant issued. Information to Sujrt. Campbellj Smethwick. PROPERTY^ STOLEN. CA MBRIDGESHIRE. 101.— Cambridge ( Borough).— Referring to motor cycle, Case No. 66, 14th inst., suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 22 to 25, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., broad features, hair reddish brown, clean shaven; wearing Norfolk jacket, band at back. Appearance of a mechanic. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Cambridge. WARWICKSHIRE. 102 — Solihull ( County).— 18th inst., from a church at Olton, an electro- pattern plate with stand; 1 do. alms' dish, dent on edge; 1 do. flagon with handle and lid, about 12 ins. high; 2 do. Communion cups, 12 ins. high, star on front of one, " Presented by Joseph Wilson, of Acock's Green, to St. Margaret's Church, Olton," engraved on each. Information to Supt. Carbis, Solihull. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. ESSEX. 103.— Rochford ( County).— 16th inst., in a disused brickfield at Great Wakering, the body of A MAN, age 30 to 35, length 5 ft. 2 ins., very slight build, hair and moustache fair, clean shaven ; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, brownish tweed trousers, new grey merino vest. " The Mitre, un- shrinkable," thereon, grey merino pants, white linen shirt, soft front, stiff cuffs, white linen col- lar, " The Wing " stamped inside, black and white silk tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots. In pockets an empty pigskin purse, and a small pocket knife. Supposed dead about 2 months, much decomposed. Inquest held 17th inst. Verdict: " Died from a self- inflicted wound in the throat." Information to Supt. Scott, Rochford. APPREHENSIONS. Metropolitan Police District, 104.— Convict Supervision Office .— WILLIAM HORN, Office No. 897- 04, Tabular Form, 30th August, 1912, at Swansea, on a charge of attempted housebreaking. 105.— Convict Supervision Office*— WILLIAM NICHOLLS, Office No. 1703- 07, Tabu- lar Form, 7th inst., at Saffron Walden, on a charge of shopbreaking. 106 — Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Borough).— FREDERICK SMITH and F. GREEN, Case No. 20, current issue, at Basing- stoke. 107.— L ancashire, [ Old Trafford ( County).— HUGH DUNNICO, Case No. 34, cur- rent issue. 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 report forthwith. be strictly cautioned and directed to Ntune and Metropolitan Office No. • AGB. HEIGHT. OOlfP. HAIB. • TBS. RH! M A RK3, Conviction, Prison Register Number and Date Liberated. LICENCE- HOLDERS. DAY, WILLIAM BOBEBT. Office No. 253— 11. 34 5 8} fresh brn brn Scar right side of forehead, 2 dots right and left wrists. A labourer; native of Islington. Sentenced Chelmesford Assizes 31st January, 1907, to 10 years penal servitude for buggerv. Licensed 6th Feb- ruary, 1911. L 94. SMITH, JOHN, alias CAMPBELL and JONES. Office No. 1160— 02. NEIL, 72 5 4J fresh grey grey Boil mark right base and side or neck, scar right of forehead, back of neck back right thumb, right wrist. Native of Glasgow. ( See Illustrated circular 73 figure 32.) Sentenced Devizes Borough Sessions, 3rd January, 1910, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Released on 2nd license 15th instant which expires 13th Januarv, 1914. k 4. List of Lioanoe- Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, for the week ended 15th March, 1913, with the result, & o, Division • oncemed Office No. NAME. Sentence Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. H. A. G. L. T. G. H. J. D. K. L. B. C. D. E. K. E. M. H. K. N. Y. B. G. T. | 2028— 09 CHAPMAN, GEORGE 1497— 05GIDNEY, WILLIAM JOHNSON, ALFRED LAWRENCE, SAMUEL LEWIS, THOMAS McDONALD, JAMES 1348— 00 MEAGAN, JAMES 463— 07MILLWARD, ALBERT SULLIVAN, JAMES SULLIVAN, JOHN — ml TURNEB, GEORGE H. J. V. I 603— 05| WATSON, ALBERT F. T. - 1090— 021WESTON, HENRY 1537— 08 2015— 01 117— 11 110— 07 527— 01 2102— 02 1142— 02 B. O. £ 10 to come up called upon 14 days h. l. 12 months h. l. 9 months h. l. 2 months h. l. 1 year h. l. 2 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 12 months h. l. 9 months h. l. Fined 3s. 6d. 12 months h. l. 3 months h. l. if 11th March, C. C. Ct. 11th March, Bristol P. Ct. 13th March, North London P. Ct. 5th March, Lewes Assizes 4th March, Thames P. Ct. 7th March, Mansion House P. Ct. 10th March, Winchester City P. Ct. 14th March, Stockton- on- Tees P. Ct. 23rd April, 1912, London Co. Sess. 12th March, Thames P. Ct. Demanding money by menaces Begging P. of C. Act Wounding Assault P. of C. Act Assault P. of C. Act. Incorrigible rogue P. of C. Act. 8th March, Clerkenwell P. CtJDrunk in charge of horse and van 13th March, North Loudon P. of C. Act. P. Ct. 10th March, Middlesex Sess. Larceny Same Name WILLIAM GIBBINEY GEOBGE CARTER Same Name Same Name Same Name Same Name JOHN WEST Same Name Same Name WILLIAM CLARiE ALBERT JAMES SIMPSON Same Name P. S. Pusey, C. I. D., V. P. C. Laudy, 453J, and P. S. 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