PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 1913. VOL. XXX., No. 3056. 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. 6. 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. 8. 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. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announce- ment will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be 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 b$ 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: — ( 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, & c. Attempts to obtain goods and money by false pretences. Bankruptcy offences. Being found on enclosed premises. Breaking into churches, houses, shops, warehouses, < fec. 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, para. a). Receiving. Robbery. Sacrilege. Sheep stealing. Shopbreaking. Suspected person. Unlawful possession. Uttering counterfeit coin. Warehousebreaking. But all offenders of the first Divifion, 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 l — Convict Supervision Office — For failing to report.— WILLIAM FOWLER, alias ARTHUR SKINNER, Office No. 816- 96, age 35, height 5 ft. 4| ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, dot right hand, flower, flags, crown, M. L. and part bracelet left forearm. A labourer; native of Wood Green. Sentenced at the Central Criminal Court, 16th October, 1905, to 7 years' penal servitude for burglary. Libe- rated on 2nd licence 2nd October, 1912, which expires 20th September, 1913. f. 516. 2.— Convict Supervision Office.— For failing to comply with the conditions of his licence which has been revoked.— HENRY WAR- REN, alias HENRY WILLIAM WARREN, Office No. S/ 133431, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 ins., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, scar on right cheek, indistinct tattoq marks left forearm. Sentenced at Middlesex Sessions, 8th April, 1911, to 3 years' detention in a Borstal Institution for shop and housebreaking. Licensed to the care of the Borstal Association 12th March last and was found a berth on a boat at Cardiff on the 26th ult., dut disappeared two days later. If arrested a telegram or telephonic communication should be sent to the Governor, Pentonville Prison, who will send an escort for him. Not t> o be arrested after the 7th October, 1914, on which date his licence will expire. 3.— B D i V i S / O n .— For stealing ( hotel visitor), 29th ult., 3 bracelets ( 1 gold, set 3 opals, surrounded by diamonds; 1 gold curb, flexible, set pearl in centre, diamond each side, smaller ones be- tween ; 1 gold band, set row of rubies graduating from centre, row diamonds each side) ; 3 brooches ( 1 gold bar, diamond and sapphire set alternately; 1 gold, two cocks fighting, set diamonds; 1 shell shape, pearl in centre, surrounded by diamonds); 1 peridot necklet, large peridot at throat, with pear- shape do. hanging; 1 neckslide, set diamonds; 1 lady's dress ring, 3 bands ( set sapphire, dia- mond each side, on one; pearl, diamond each side on second; ruby, diamond each side third); 1 pair solitaire earrings, set diamonds, screw fasten- ing; 1 lady's gold watch, chased keyless, ruined abbey, " Presented to Isabella Torrance by her affectionate Father, 1844."— EDMUND de OZANNY, supposed a Frenchman, age 25, height 5 ft. 5 ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, high cheek bones, large scars under right jaw; wearing dark blue overcoat, rough green felt Al- pine hat or silk hat, lace boots, gold ring, set large green stone. 4.— c Division.— CHARLES J. BEAVER, Case No. 3, 4th inst. Not now wanted. 5 — N Division.— For obtaining money by Seaman's bogus advance notes.— GEORGE ED- WARD COSSAR, Office No. 1580- 09, age 44, height 5 ft. 7 ins., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache brown, eyes hazel; dress, dark brown suit ( shabby), dark neckerchief, cap; may be wearing uniform of a ship's steward. Warrant issued. 6 — v Division.— For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences.— T. WILLIAMS, alias H. HILL, E. S. HILL and HERBERT WILLIAMS, Office No. 593- 12, age 42, height 5 ft. 10 ins., complexion sallow, hair and moustache ginger, eyes blue; dress, blue serge suit, soft felt hat, dark overcoat. He calls upon teachers, etc., represents that he is producing a scholastic map and obtains money on account. A native of Stagferd, Devonshire. Warrant issued. 7.— W Division.— For burglary.— WIL- LIAM LIDSTONE, Office No. 1694- 11, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 ins., good build, complexion fresh", hair brown, eyes blue, good teeth; wearing heavy dark overcoat, bowler hat; of smart appearance. A native of Redhill. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANGLESEY. 8— Holyhead ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences.— WILLIAM BIRKETT, Office No. 1091- 12, age 34, height 5 ft. 8J ins., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) and 4 T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. T « TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1913. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued).- moustache dark brown, eyes blue, scar left side of neck. Represents himself as Lord Logan. A native of Stockton- on- Tees. Previously convicted at Windsor. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Prothero, Holyhead. BEDFORDSHIRE. 9.— Bed ford ( Borough).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences.-— JOHN Mc- DONALD, a Scotchman, age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft. 6 ins., complexion sallow, hair ( going bald in front) dark, clean shaven, woman right forearm ; dress, dark striped suit, light tweed cap, lace boots. Has served in the Army. Stated he was a cooper and had obtained employment at a local brewery. Warrant issued. 10.— Bedford ( Borough).— For obtaining a quantity of builder's materials by false pretences, between 12th and 31st ult.— J. LOWINGS, age 55, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., good build, complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaven, very talkative; dress, dark brown suit, bowler hat. He negotiated with the owner of two plots of ground, obtained a contract signed by the owner, then induced a firm of timber merchants to supply him with a quantity of wood, slates, etc., which he had re- moved the following day to a neighbouring town and disposed of same, stating he was a builder's agent. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bedford. BERKSHIRE. 11.— Windsor ( Borough).— For obtaining a plated fluted tea set by false pretences, 17th ult. — STEVENS, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., rather stout build, hair and moustache dark, quiet impressive manner; wearing dark coat and soft felt hat. Believed identical with MAN, Case No. 33, 14th February last. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Windsor. BUG KING HA MS HIRE. 12.— Newport Pagnell ( County).— For obtaining £ 188 by false pretences at Bradwell, about 28th February, 1912, and other dates.— LILIAN NORAH BROWN, age 26, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 ins., stout build, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, smart appearance, small cut scar on upper lip, small mole on right cheek and over left eye, 2 gold teeth left side lower jaw, 1 left side of upper jaw, small hands; wearing a blue serge costume, large black picture hat, trimmed with wreath of red roses, black shoes, high heels, size 3, large gold earrings. Represented to an old- age pen- sioner that the Government was enquiring as to her means and her house was going to be searched, and obtained the amount as stated. Is fond of theatres and music- halls. Absconded 21st ult. Warrant issued. 13.— Newport Pagnell ( County).— For stealing, 8th inst., at Stoke Goldington, a New Hudson cycle, drop frame, black enamelled, gold lines, plated rims, raised handle bars, 26- in. wheels, No. 31148 on frame near saddle, " Fred Botterill " on tool- bag.— JOHN CHAPMAN, age 31, stout build, dark hair and heavy light moustache, very full face, tattooed on both arms and ring on one little finger, has served in the Northamptonshire Regiment; dress, dark grey suit, muffler. May seek employment as a labourer. Absconded 8th inst. Apprehended. See Case No. 88. Warrant issued. 14.— Newport Pagnell ( County).— For using threats at Stoke Goldington, 7th inst.— JOSEPH CHAPMAN, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 ins., slight build, hair ( curled on forehead) and mous- tache dark; has served in the Northamptonshire Regiment; dress, old dark jacket and vest, cotd trousers, heavy nailed shoes. Absconded 7th inst. Apprehended. See Case No. 88. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearce, Newport Pagnell. ESSEX. 15.— Grays ( County).— For obtaining food and 3s. 6d. by false pretences at Chadwell St. Mary, 5th, 6th, and 7th inst.— GWENDOLINE DAWES, age 34, height about 5 ft? 2 ins., com- plexion fresh, hair rather dark auburn, several upper front teeth missing; dress, long navy blue coat, blue facings, black skirt, faint black and white blouse, trimmed Paisley delaine, black vel- vet bow, navy blue trimming in hat, lace boots. Had with her a child, age 1 year and 9 months; wearing electric blue coat, bonnet to match, brown socks and shoes. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Laver, Grays. 16.— Roohford ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences at Rayleigh, lst inst. — ROBERTS, age about 40, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 ins., red face blotchy, hair ( turning grey) brown, slight moustache ginger; dress, grey tweed overcoat, grey and green mixture suit, green tie, green soft hat, lace boots. Represented him- self as a Government Inspector of Sewerage, took lodgings 29th ult., and absconded lst inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Scott, Rochford. 17.— 5 OU t h en d ( County).— For obtaining timber to the value of £ 11 9s. 6d., by false pre- tences, 21st and 24th February last.— J. LOWING, age 50 to 55, height 5 ft. 4 ins., stout build, com- plexion fresh, round face, hair grey, clean shaven, eyes ( believed) blue; wearing grey rainproof over- coat, black hard felt hat. A builder ; late of Selby Road, Leytonstone. Warrant issued. 18.— Southend ( County).— For stealing from a dwelling « house, 25th ult., a gold neckchain, locket and cross ( recovered) ; 1 gold curb bracelet; 1 gold brooch; and 7s. 6d.— EDWARD YOUNG, alias WALTER WILSON, age 50 height 5 ft. 10 or 11 ins., stout build, complexion florid, round face, hair and moustache dark brown, turning grey, limps, addicted to drink; wearing fawn- colour Raglan overcoat, tweed or Alpine hat. A native of London. Warrant issued. 19.— Southend ( County).— For stealing 8s- from his lodgings, lst inst.— GEORGE ARNOLD, age 24, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 ins., slight build, com- plexion pale, long face, hair dark brown, eyes be- lieved brown, large cut scar left side of head at back, nearly all upper teeth missing; dress, dark jacket, blue striped trousers ( tight- fitting), light brown cap, flat in front, red silk wrapper. A flower seller; native of Nuneaton, Warwickshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Southend. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 20.— Treharris ( County).— For being con- cerned, 25th ult., with Albert George West ( in custody), in breaking and entering railway booking office at Brithdir and stealing therefrom a safe containing £ 27 13s. lHd., 24 penny stamps, and 24 half- penny do.— JOHN MORTIMER, alias THOMAS SMITH, age 22, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., complexion very fresh, clean shaven, military ap- pearance, swings his arms when walking; dress, new suit, cap and brown boots. A native of London. Has served in the Army. Is well- known amongst boxing promoters. Warrant issued. 21.— Treharris ( County).— For stealing £ 9 9s. from his lodgings, 2nd inst.— EDWARD WHITWORTH, alias GWILYM HAYDEN GRIFFITHS, GWILYM EDWARDS, GWILYM JONES, " FARROW- BACH," THOMAS BUR- TON EDWARDS, " SCOTCH TOMMY," and THOMAS HINTON BEITH, Office No. 1908- 99 and Case 20, 15th November, 1912, age 65, height 5 ft. 2 ins., complexion fresh, hair brown ( bald on top), eyes brown, coal scar back of left hand and on face, 2 very protruding teeth in upper jaw; of good address; dress, dark green coat and vest, blue trousers, light cap, white muffler and light lace boots; also wears spectacles and a ring. A collier; native of Pengam. Has been convicted at Monmouth, Caerphilly, Pontypool, Merthyr, Dur- ham, Swansea, Usk, Pontardawe, Carmarthen and Cardiff. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gill, Treharris. 22 — Cardiff ( City).— For failing to join his ship after cashing his advance note.— HARRY RIDLEY, age 35 to 40, complexion fresh, hair dark, clean shaven, eyes blue ; dress, brown jacket, brown dungaree trousers, cap, sweater. A fireman. Warrant issued. 23.— Cardiff ( City).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences.— ALFRED ASH- MAN, age about 20, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., com- plexion fresh, round face, hair ( inclined to curly) black, clean shaven; dress, navy blue serge suit, black and white check cap, lace boots, grey spats. Warrant issued. 24.— Cardiff ( City).— For failing to join his ship after cashing his advance note.— WILLIAM REID, age about 45, height 5 ft. 9 ins., stout build, complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes brown; dress, old blue serge suit, dark cap. A fireman. Warrant issued. 25.— Cardiff ( City).— For embezzlement.— ALBERT HOLMES, alios ARTHUR HOMES, and FRED BLAKE, age 20, height 5 ft. ins., strong build, complexion fresh, round face, hair ( curly) brown, clean shaven, eyes hazel, butterfly right forearm, Lady Godiva left forearm; dress, old grey coat, blue trousers with raised seam, white muffler, " S. S." in corner, tweed cap, brown boots. A seaman or labourer; native of West Kensington. I9 a deserter from the 2nd Middlesex Regiment, at Warley. A further charge of stealing ( bailee), a lady's black enamelled bicycle, Rudge- Whit- worth, front mudguard missing, gearcase broken, rim only remaining, handles black enamelled, will be preferred against him. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Cardiff. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 26 — Bristol ( City).— For embezzling £ 2 10s., 25th ult.— ALBERT SPARKES, age about 25, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, rather full face, clean shaven, small eyes, London accent; dress, dark coat with small white spots, black vest, dark cord breeches, black leg- gings, brown cap, grey tie, lace boots. A butcher. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HEREFORDSHIRE. 27.— Weohley ( County).— For obtaining food, lodgings, and 7s. by false pretences at Staunton, 31st ult.— CHARLES BEAUCHAMP ( supposed false), age about 60, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., complexion sallow, hair and moustache ( cropped short) grey, eyes brown, twitches his mouth when speaking; dress, dark pilot coat, old blue slop, brown cord trousers, dark cap, boots with plain fronts, size 6; appearance of an engine driver. See Case No. 81, 4th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Weaver, Weobley. HER TFORDSHIRE. 28.— Hemel Hempstead ( County).— For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences.— J. HARRIS, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., good build, com- plexion fair, clean shaven; wearing grey cycling suit, cap and mackintosh. He called upon the secretary of C. E. M. S., stated he was a member and obtained the above amount. See Case 62, 3rd January last. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hassell, Hemel Hempstead. ISLE OF ELY. 29.— Wisbech ( Borough).— For stealing £ 2 10s.— JAMES ARTHUR BULLEN, alias COOPER, age 24, height 5 ft. 7| ins., slight build, complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes blue, long thin face, clean shaven, scar inside left forearm near elbow, malformed nail 2nd finger right hand; dress, dark clothing, green tie and pin, light Doots ( pointed toes). A baker; native of Colchester. May be found at common lodging houses. Has been convicted at Norwich, Holt and Lowestoft. Photograph can be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Roythorne, Wisbech. KENT. 30.— Faversham ( County).— For stealing a coat and vest ( recovered), 2 pairs of sheets, 2 pil- low slips, a lady's umbrella and basket.— BERTfiA THOMAS, alias ANN ROYAL BERTHA HAR- RIS, EVANS and ROYLE, Office No. 1280- 08, age 38, height 5 ft. 2 ins., complexion dark, hair grey, eyes ( weak) brown, ears pierced, slightly round shoulders; dress, black skirt and three- quarter black jacket, small black bonnet, grey fur round neck, shoes; wears a very heavy wed- ding ring. A cook ; native of Dublin. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gaunt, Faversham. U — Folkestone ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 2 6s. by a worthless cheque, 31st ult.— G. WEBB, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 ins., slight build, complexion pale, hair and moustache brown; wearing dark fawn- colour overcoat, black bowler hat, carried an umbrella. He called upon a tradesman, selected a pair of boots and in pay- ment tendered a cheque drawn on the London & South Western Bank, Wimbledon Common branch, payable to self, signed G. Webb, for more than the amount of purchase and received the balance. See Cases Nos. 9, 20th December, 1912; 23 3rd, and 31, 17th January; 32 and 33, 14th February, 1913. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Folkestone. LINCOLNSHIRE. 32.— Boston ( County).— For stealing, 28th ult., £ 1.— WALTER MOULE, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaven; dress, small check jacket, cord vest, dark check trousers, dark cap, cream- colour knitted tie, light- coloured cloth leggings, old boots. A tramping labourer; native of Whittlesford, Cam- bridgeshire. May be accompanied by a woman, age 25 to 30, rather stout. Both fond of drink,, and frequently stay at common lodging houses. Information to Supt. Costar, Boston. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY ' 28, 1913. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 11 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 88.— C Division « — For stealing 4 diamond rings by trick, 29th ult.— WALTER LEWIS, Case 4, 4th inst. Warrant issued. alias THORNTON, DONALY, MORRIS and YOUNG, Office No. 2498- 01 ( for description see 84.— Stalybritlge ( Borough).— For receiving, 22nd ult., 5 sheets of stolen platinum, and steal- ing 7 cwts. of sheet lead, 13th January last.— HARRY BROADBENT, alias THOMAS HENRY BROADBENT and TOMMY SMITH, age 32, height 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair brown, 35.— Bristol ( City)-— For stealing from his lodgings, lst inst., 2 gold rings, a purse and £ 2 10s. — ARTHUR HENRY JONES, Office No. 1074- 02, and Case 25, 28th ult., age 29, height 5 ft. | 7 ins., stiff build, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, clean shaven, scar left side of face, left | Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Yotland Yard, S. W. eyes grey, hairy mole front of right forearm. A general dealer; native of Leeds. Has resided in Manchester and Sheffield and has travelled throughout England. See Case No. 19, 28th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Stalybridge. little finger deformed, small piece missing from top of left ear; dress, grey suit with dark stripes, black tie, white silk neckerchief, brown cap, lace boots, wore a black armlet. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. LANCASHIRE. 36.— B U r y ( County).— For misappropriating £ 100 entrusted to him as secretary of the Miners' Association, Radcliffe.— JOHN LOMAX, age 40, height 5 ft. 3 ins., rather slight build, complexion sallow, hair dark brown, several coal marks on face, growth on back of one fineer, weak squeaky voice. A miner; native of Racfcliffe. Warrant issued. 37.— Bury County).— For misappropriating £ 100 entrusted to him as treasurer of the Miners' Association, Radcliffe.— JAMES JACKSON, age 36, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., complexion sallow, hair brown, large red birthmark left side of no6e and cheek. A miner; native of Radcliffe. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pickering, Bury. PORTRAIT OF A PERSON IN CUSTODY. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 38.— Bristol ( City).— Remanded, charged with obtaining two sums of £ 5 by false pretences.— ROBERT ALEXANDER, alias ROBERT SHEL- DON and SHAW, Office No. S/ 8619, age 32, height 5 ft. 8 ins., slight build, complexion fresh, hair auburn, eyes ( crossed) blue; wears gold- rim- med spectacles. A commercial traveller; native of Kirkdale, Liverpool. He took a furnished room, had bills printed, styling himself " R. Alex- ander & Co., wholesale druggists and drysalters, Bristol and Cardiff," and called upon shopkeepers selling pills, snuff, etc. He subsequently adver- tised in a local paper for a traveller- collector for Bristol with small cash security and obtained money from two of the applicants under pretence of engaging them as travellers and immediately absconded. Has been convicted at Presteign, Liverpool, and London. Is believed to be wanted elsewhere. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. CHESHIRE. GL OUCES TERSHIRE. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FKIDAY, APRIL 11, 1913. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED.— continued. NORFOLK. 39.— Norwich { City).— For obtaining £ 250by false pretences.— HENRY NIXON, age about 43, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., stout build, round shoul- ders, complexion dark ruddy, coarse features, blotchy skin, red nose, hair ( bald on top) dark, turning grey, clean shaven, eyes ( small) brown"; thin lips, teeth discoloured, slightly knock- kneed, walks slowly, an inveterate cigarette smoker ; dress, England, Norwich Branch, stamped in blue ink, " For and on behalf of the Norwich Graphic, Ltd., Director, Secretary," which he may ne- gotiate. Absconded 17th ult., and is believed to have in his possession £ 500 gold, and cheque- books on Barclay's Bank, Norwich and North Walsham Branches, and London City & Midland Bank, Norwich Branch. Formerly a journalist at dark grey frieze overcoat, double- breasted, brown lounge suit, dark tie, hard felt hat; may be wear- ing a dark grey tweed lounge suit, carried a small brown leather suit case. In July, 1912, he opened a Picturedrome at North Walsham, which he sold in February last, came to Norwich, promoted the Norwich Graphic Company, advertised for a secre- tary and induced an applicant to deposit £ 250, on the pretence that he was depositing £ 1,000 in the company, abstracted two cheques from the company's book and with one drew out the re- mainder of the monies ; may have in his possession cheque No. 59663, National Provincial Bank of Sheffield. May be accompanied by his wife ( not wanted), age about 34, height 5 ft. 7 ins., com- plexion pale, large mouth, hair very yellow; dress, long black coney seal coat, lace frills around neck, navy blue costume, violet hat; and a child, age 18 months; had with her a large brown wicker hamper, a green tin trunk, brown portmanteau, 2 large brownish trunks, brown canvas covers, a perambulator, sewing machine, and bicycle. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Guildhall, Norwich. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— 40.— Lincoln South ( County).— For obtain- ing food and lodgings by false pretences at Brace- bridge Heath, 11th and 12th ult.— JACK WIL- LIAMS, Case 36, 28th ult., has been identified as JOHN PARKER, alias JOHN JONES, Office No. 158- 11, age 38, height 5 ft. 6$ ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, boil scar right side and large wart left side neck. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jarvill, Lincoln South. MONTGOMER YSHIRE. 41.— Newton ( County).— For housebreaking and stealing £ 3, 2 gold rings, 1 gold brooch and 1 gold locket and chain.— FRED GLOVER, age 17, complexion fresh, hair fair; dress, dark coat and vest, brown ribbed trousers, green cap, brown socks, heavy nailed blucher boots. Carried a sack- bag containing a suit of clothes, with dark green stripes. An agricultural labourer. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Newton. SURREY. 42.— Chertsey ( County).— For embezzlement. — FRANK BURNELL, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 10 ins., complexion fair, freckled, hair auburn. A butcher's assistant; native of Chert- sey. Absconded 1st inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Mears, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( East). 43.— Hastings ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 2 by false pretences.— HERBERT THOMAS, alias H. J. THOMAS and SAUNDERS, age about 37, height 5 ft. 10 ins., slight build, complexion, hair and eyes dark, thin face, clean shaven, tender feet, walks badly ; dress, light colour suit and over- coat, black bowler hat, boots and grey spats. He advertises for a male servant, obtains cash security and decamps. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. SUSSEX ( West.) 44.— Mil! hurst ( County).— For embezzlement. — ALFRED HARDING, age 56, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache turning grey, Roman nose, thin face, small chin ; dress, dark grey suit with green stripe, fawn- colour mackintosh, black bowler Bat, green tie, lace boots. Addicted to drink; may be found * at race meetings; native of Harting, Sussex. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bristow, Midhurst. 47.— Hull ( City).— For stealing from his lodgings a silver watch, etc.— HARRY BIGGINS, alias STUART, STEWART, Office No. 2104- 06, age 34, height 5 ft. 6 ins., complexion fresh, Bair and eyes brown, H. Stuart, sailor and girl, good- bye back of right forearm, female in short costume front of right forearm, sailor and anchor, clasped hands, etc., back of left forearm, scar right side of neck, scar back of neck and on lower lip. A mechanic; native of Liverpool. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 48.- Knaresborough {{ County).— For ob- taining money by a worthless cheque.— EDWARD BROOKS, alias F. E. CLARKE, " DOCTOR" FRYER, FRANK FRYER and EDWARD RO- BERT BROOKS, Office No. 2603- 01 ( description, etc,, see Case 3, 15th November, 1912, and Illus- trated Circular 64, Fig. 21). He went to a girls' school in Harrogate, made arrangements with the lady principal to send his daughters to the school and asked her to cash him a cheque for £ 10 which she refused to do. Returning to the school shortly afterwards he asked one of the mistresses to tele- phone to a shop in Harrogate and request them to cash the cheque, then called at the shop and cashed the cheque, made payable to F. E. Clarke, on the London & South Western Bank, and ab- sconded. Is identical with photograph, Case 38, 5th July, 1912. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Morley, Knaresborough. 49.— Settle ( County). — For larceny between 29th and 31st ult.— JAMES HORACE COLLINS, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 to 9 ins., complexion fresh, hair light brown, slight moustache sandy, eyes blue; dress, light grey tweed suit, herring- bone pattern, greenish grey soft hat, light fawn- colour raincoat, brown boots and leggings. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Arundel, Settle. 50.— Sheffield ( County).— For robbery at Wadsley Bridge, 23rd ult., and stealing £ 7 10s.— PETER KELLY, alias PETER SUTTON, Office No. S/ 126120, age 25, height 5 ft. 3$ ins., com- plexion fresh, hair black, eyes brown, scar centre of forehead, corner of right eye and bottom lip, parrot and " Polly" right forearm, dot web right thumb, M. S. P. T. and dots left forearm. A shoe- maker; native of Sheffield. Is usually well- dressed in blue suit. Previously convicted at Liverpool and Sheffield. Was concerned with two other men committed for trial at the next Leeds Assizes. Is an associate of race- course thieves. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Slack, West Riding Police, Sheffield. WORCESTERSHIRE. 4a.— Worcester ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) 8s. 8d., at Grimley, 28th ult.— WILLIAM RUSSELL, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 ins., slight build, complexion fresh, very thin face,- eczema under each eye, moustache sandy, supposed slight side whiskers turning grey; dress, dark clothes, light boots. A farm labourer; may be found working in hop yards, etc. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, County Police, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 46 — Hull ( City).— For obtaining £ 1 19s. 6$ d and a quantity of web and tacks.— ALEXANDER COOK, age about 65, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., broad build, face broad and ruddy, hair ( thin on top, long behind) and beard grey, very talkative; dress, blue serge jacket, grey trousers and vest, light- colour dust or i- ainproof overcoat, black hat. Car ried a brown leather hand- bag, containing a pair of scissors and a few patterns. An upholsterer. Stated his wife, two daughters and son died of consumption. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. PERSON IN CUSTODY. DORSETSHIRE. 51.— Beaminster ( County).— Committed for trial at Dorset Assizes, charged with arson.— HENRY JOHN SIMS, age 43, height 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, Buffalo Bill, dagped hands, woman, cross and rock of ages left arm. A native of Bristol. Information to Supt. King, Beaminster. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT £ 50 REWARD. 52.— W Division.— 13th ult., at Sutton, the contents of a jewel case, comprising a diamond and ruby bracelet; 1 diamond and sapphire brace- let ; 1 gold- jointed bracelet with 8 amethysts; 1 gold expanding bracelet; 1 opal ring with dia- monds round; 1 cluster diamond ring; 1 large 5- stone diamond ring; 2 small do. ( 5 stones each); 1 large single- stone diamond ring; 1 ruby and dia- mond ring ( 3 rubies and 2 diamonds); 1 sapphire and diamond ring ( 1 sapphire and 2 diamonds) ;; 1 do. ( 3 sapphires with cluster diamond round); 1 garnet ring ( 3stones); 1 chased gold keeper ring; 1 pair single- drop diamond earrings; 1 pair sap- phire and cluster diamond earrings; 1 lady' gold hunter watch ( monogram M. H.), long gold chain attached; 1 metal cycle watch; 1 fancy pendant watch, imitation ruby and diamond back, white face, pearls round; 1 pearl card case; 1 small gold locket, spray ivy leaf; 1 green enamel and gold pencil case; 1 gold and diamond brooch; 1 blue butterfly brooch; 1 paste diamond necklace and heart ( fine stones); 1 paste spray brooch; 1 pink enamel and paste brooch; 1 blue stone paste brooch; 1 crescent- shaped paste brooch; 1 paste diamond and pearl brooch, 3 charms; 1 small pistol and cartridges; 1 gold eyeglass chain; and £ 10. The above reward will be paid by Messrs. Hil FRIDAY, FEBRUARY ' 28, 1913. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. leary, 5, Fenchurch Buildings, London, E. C., solicitors for the owner, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the property stolen, or in proportion to the amount of such property recovered. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 53.— Windsor ( Borough).— 22nd ult., from a hotel, a gold snake' chain necklace, with 5 gold drops about the size of a shilling, the centres of which are raised and studded with turquoise, each drop has 5 small gold chains, like a fringe, sus- pended, and is surrounded with fine gold work; 1 very thick heavy gold necklace, with locket, set with dark red stones, attached; 1 gold bracelet, set with large mauve stones ; 1 chrysophrise locket, about the size of a shilling; 1 half- hoop diamond ring, originally set with 5 good- class diamonds, centre one now missing; 1 half- hoop diamond ring, not good- coloured stones; 1 gold ring, set alternately with pearls and corals, ring bound with cotton; 1 gold brooch, in the form of a Cin- derella slipper, set around front top edge with small diamonds, diamond and ruby bow on front, very fine workmanship in gold; 1 round gold brooch, with silver centre, set with stones.— Sus- picion is attached to a SWISS, who was employed for one week as a luggage porter, age 23, height about 5 ft. 8 ins.; is believed to speak English, French, and German. Left here 24th March last and may possibly obtain similar employment at a " season " hotel, and endeavour to dispose of the stolen property. Information to the Chief Constable, Windsor. DERBYSHIRE. 54.— Ashbourne [ County).— 2nd inst., at Ednaston races, a gold hunter watch, No. 2922, maker Dent, crest engraved on outer case, figure of a man with oak leaves around waist; 1 open- link gold albert chain with short drop chain with antique gold seal crest, a cock, thereon, attached; 1 gold watch chain, cable pattern ; 1 old gun- metal watch, number and letters scratched on case on one end; 1 silver match- box, 3 ins. by 2 ins., initials K. B. C engraved in centre and 3 small keys at other end; 1 pair Zeiss field glasses and case " R. S. Gower, Norman- ton Barracks," on latter. Information to Supt. Burford, Ashbourne. 55.— Renishaw ( County). - 7th or 8th inst., by burglary at Clowne, a silver lever watch, No. 276209, white dial, black numerals, gold fingers, " Kay's Patent Lever " engraved on dial; 1 metal stop watch, seconds finger broken off. 5G.— Renishaw ( County).— 7th or 8th inst. at Creswell, a bicycle, 26- in. frame, 28- in. wheels, Bowden back brake, upturned handle bars, black grip left side, right grip missing, black enamelled, except handle bars, old front tyre, new Liberty back tyre, oil lamp and tool- bag attached. Information to Supt. Andrew, Renishaw, near Chesterfield. ESSEX. 57.— Chelmsford ( County1.— 3rd inst., from a case in the Free Library, the hoof of a rhino- ceros, about 8 ins. high, 6 or 7 ins. across bottom, believed 5 nails, copper cup in top, silver plate with " Presented to the Mayor and Burgesses of Chelmsford by Sir Claude de" Crespigny," thereon. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. 58.— Romford ( County).— 24th ult., a bicycle, black enamelled, 28- in. wheels, 26- in. frame, up- turned handle bars, free wheel, mudguards, Cam- bridge tyres, rubber pedals, carrier on back, tool- bag and oil lamp attached. 31st ult., a Rover bicycle, 24- in. black enamelled frame, inverted lever brakes, new S pattern Palmer tyres, special tubular carrier on back stays, 2 steps, Lucas King of the Road lamp ( new). 3rd inst., a bicycle, old, black enamelled frame, flat handle bars, dents therein, plated rims, rubber pedals, 2 bells, carrier at back with straps, acety- lene gas lamp. Information to Supt. Hailstone, Romford. HAMPSHIRE. 59.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— 26th ult., a 3i- H. P. Triumph motor cycle, identification No. D. U. 3670, 1910 model, It, lack enamelled, green aluminium tank, Palmer back tyre, Dunlop front, left foot> rest bent, cut- out lever broken off, 2 gene- rators, April 4th, 1910, on left cylinder, Brooks motor saddle, Powell & Hanmer's acetylene lamp, crack in top spring of fork, No. 153196 stamped on engine, base of cylinder.— By A MAN, age about 23, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., slight build, complexion fair, round face, hair dark, clean shaven ; dress, light brown mackintosh, dark trou- sers and cap; wears his cap reversed. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. LANCASHIRE. 60.— Liverpool ( City).— 20th ult., a 3- stone diamond bar brooch, knife wire bar, middle dia- mond about 1 carat, others smaller, platinum coro- net settings, T. 5077es/ ax/- scratch? ® on back.— By A WOMAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 3 ins., sharp features, hair and eyes dark; , dress, blue costume, three- quarter length coat with fur cuffs and collar. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. 61.— Salford ( Borough).— 5th inst , by house- breaking, a lady's marquise ring set 25 diamonds; 1 pair of silver- plated candlesticks, plain stems, tops and bottoms embossed, square bottoms; 2 silver gravy bowls, Queen Anne pattern, curved legs; 1 silver sugar sifter, about 9 ins. high; 12 silver- mounted fish knives and forks with ivory handles; 2 silver salt cellars and spoons, shell shape; 6 silver teaspoons, embossed handles; 1 set of silver- plated salad servers, ivory prongs, silver handles; 1 silver sweet dish, oyster pattern; 1 case containing two large spoons, silver- plated, embossed bowls, gilt inside; 2 clothes brushes and 3 hair brushes, silver backs and white bristles; 1 round hand mirror; 1 box containing 6 silver tea- spoons with embossed handles; 1 gold brooch, scroll pattern, with ivy leaves at each side and Mizpah in centre; 6 tea knives, silver handles, shell pat- tern; 1 pair silver sugar tongs; 2 small plain silver flower vases; 1 case of silver fruit spoons, embossed gilt bowls; 1 antique silver serviette ring, Egyptian make, filigree pattern; 2 fruit knives and forks, white handles, " E. P." on blades; 1 lady's 18- ct. gold signet ring, plain and broad, small; 1 Kruger half- sovereign;' and a brown leather portmanteau, " E. T. M." in black letters on side, top corners rounded, size about 24 ins. by 20 ins. Information to the Chief Constable, Salford. RUTLANDSHIRE. 62.— Oakham ( County).— 3rd inst., at Market Overton, a bicycle, 22- in. frame, black enamelled, red lined, new plated rims, black centres, new cushion tyres, new plated upturned handle bars, 2 rim brakes, rat- trap pedals ( wrapped in sacking), new mudguards.— By A MAN, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins.; wearing dark coat, white cord trousers, brown hard hat with high crown. Information to the Chief Constable, Oakham. SURREY. 63.— Farnham ( County).— 4th inst., at Cam- berley, a Douglas motor bicycle, identification No. P. 5640, 1912 pattern, twin cylinder, 2J- H. P., kick start, free engine, No. 4955, No. 5255 on frame, footboards and large knee flaps, two- speed gear, Hutchinson front tyre, Avon back tyre, chain and belt drive, electric and acetylene gas lamps, Cowey speedometer, " A. A." badge, carrier at back, with new spare belt wrapped in a piece of white mackin- tosh, nearly new.— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN; wearing light brownish overalls. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding), 64.— Scarborough ( Borough).— 25th ult., a diamond and pearl pendant, fine platinum chain attached.— Suspicion is attached to A WOMAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 ins., complexion pale, well educated, very plausible; dress, dark costume, black hat, sable colour fur with tails. Information to the Chief Constable, Scarb- orough. PROPERTY RECOVERED. 5 TA FFORDSHIR F. So.— Tettenhall ( County).— Cardcase, & c., Case No. 55, 4th inst. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 66— Nottingham ( County).— 30th ult., believed stolen, a pawnticket relating to a lady's 18- ct. half- hoop diamond ring, set 5 stones, pledged with L. Thomas, 708, Woolwich Road, Charlton; 1 do., single curb- pattern chain, weighing 1 oz., pawned with A. E. Barker, 91, Houndsditch, 13th Feb- ruary, 1913 ; 1 18- ct. curb- pattern chain, with run- through ring, swivel one end, bolt ring the other, weighing about 2 ozs. 8 dwts.; 1 18- ct. double curb- pattern chain, mounted sovereign attached ; 2 9- ct. rings, each set garnet, claw setting; 1 9- ct. gold wedding ring; 1 silver vesta box, with gold centre; 1 plain silver cigarette- case, " F. E." engraved thereon; 1 silver cigarette- case, chased; 1 pearl- handle pocket fruit knife, silver blade; 1 white metal keyless watch, raised leaves on back, electro- plated dial, Mitar thereon; 1 yellow metal watch, Viris Watch thereon; 1 white metal sovereign purse; 1 Dot stylo pen; 1 silver- mounted vulcanite cigarette- tube; 1 brown leather valise, " A. L. F." thereon; 2 leather wallets.— Found in possession of TWO MEN, sentenced to 2 and 3 months' impri- sonment respectively, 5th inst. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, County Police, Nottingham. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. KENT. 67 .- Do V e r ( Borough).— 4th f^ inst • found drowned.— The body of A MAN, age 26 to 30, length 5 ft. 10 ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaven, eyes hazel; dress, black serge jacket and vest, black trousers with narrow grey stripes, grey overcoat with narrow green and red stripes, black figured wrapper, lace boots, size 9, " Chrome Calf" marked inside, rubber heels, double collar, size 14£, No. 332 thereon, dark blue figured tie, blue striped Oxford shirt, size 1, marked ou neck, new cotton pants, fleecy lined undervest, " Reliable Underwear" on front, Reg. No. 374475 and trade- mark " W. S. C." on tab, dark woollen socks. Information to the Chief Constable, Dover. ANIMALS, & c. f STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 68.— V Division.— A dun colour mare, unbroken, 3 years, 13 hands 2 ins., faint white streak on forehead, long mane and tail, black streak down back, no shoes. In good condition. 69.— x Division.— 3rd inst., a bay cob, 14| hands, short thick black mane and tail, four white points, recently clipped trace high. In good condition. 4th inst., a dark bay Shetland mare pony, 2 years, 8 or 9 hands, long coat, mane and tail, un-> broken, no shoes. In good condition. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. Metropolitan Police District, 70 — Convict Supervision Office.— JAMES ELLIS, Office No. 864- 10, Tabular Form, 17th January, 1913, at Derby, on a charge of loitering. ' iL— Convict Supervision Office.— GEORGE MORRIS, Office No. 277- 97, Tabular Form, 6th September, 1912, and current list of rftr_ convictions. 72 — Convict Supervision Office.— HENRY WOOD, alias FRANK LESTER Officer No. S/ 72405, Case 4, 28th February last, sen- tenced at Blackburn, 2nd inst., to 3 " months' for- loitering with intent, as FRANK LESTER. 75.— Breconshire, Brecon \ County).— MICHAEL HAYES, Office No. 204- 09 Case 4' 21st ult, 74 - Cheshire, Middlewich ( County).— GEORGE EDWARD CARRING- TON, Case No. 13, 4th inst. 15.— Derbyshire, Alfreton ( County).— THOMAS INWOOD, Case No. 17, 24th January last, and committed for trial. 76.— Gloucestershire, Cheltenham ( County).— ARCHIBALD BARTLEMAN, Case No. 8, 27th December, 1912, at Hereford. 77— Lancashire, Barrow- in- Fur- ness ( Borough).— THOMAS ROSS McVEY, Case No. 21, 6th September, 1913, at Glasgow. 78.— Lancashire, ' Salford ( Borough).— THOMAS JONES, Office No. 2969- 00, Case 26, 7th February last at Oswestry for frequenting. 79— Shropshire, Wellington ( County).— THOMAS DELANEY, Case No. 29, 7th ult., and property recovered. 80— 5 taffordshire, Lichfield ( County).— THOMAS CROWLEY, Case No 45 28th ult. Hl.— S u r r e y , Chertsey ( County).— ALFRED ERNEST WAKEFORD, Case No. 35, 4th inst., at Liverpool. 4 T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. T « TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1913. APPREHENSIONS Ccontinued).— 82 — Sussex ( East), Hastings ( Borough).— EDWARD BILSBY, Case No. 36, 6th December, 1912. 83.— Worcest rshire, Worcester ( City).— FRANK or FREDERICK " 5T0RT0N, Case No. 49, 21st ult., ar" BristoT. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. ESSEX. 84.— Southend ( County).- Yor stealing ( bailee) 13th February last, a bicycle ( recovered).— REU- BEN CROSSMAN, age 47, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 ins., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown. A contractor's foreman. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Jones, Southend- on- Sea. 85.— Colchester ( Borough).— For stealing, 8th ult., a pair of field glasses and a revolver.— L. RIDGE ( supposed false), age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., hair and moustache dark, North Country accent; wearing dark clothing and cap. He advertised in various papers, offering to ex- change a camera, etc., for other articles, obtained the above goods but failed to send the camera. Absconded about 14th ult. Was accompanied by his wife ( not wanted), and was also visited by a woman ( not wanted), age 18 to 20, medium height, good build, round face, hair light. They are be- lieved to be identical with persons against whom complaints have been received by police in con- nection with advertising frauds. Warrant issued. 86.— Colchester ( Borough).— For stealing- from his lodgings, a suit ( recovered).— GEORGE WILSON, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 ins., good build, hair and moustache light, eyes deeply sunk, overhanging eyebrows; dress ( supposed), short blue overcoat, dark serge jacket, light tweed trou- sers, flannel collar, blucher boots, light cap, " List, St. Botolph Street," inside. A rag anfl bone gatherer; may have in his possession a box on two wheels, handles painted green. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Colchester. LANCASHIRE. 87.— Wigan ( Borough,).— For obtaining 13s., a gun- case and a dress length by fraud.— FREDE- RICK GEORGE BISSELL, Office No. 477/ 13, age 32, height 5 ft. 10 ins., slight build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, lost right thumb and first right finger ( which he endeavours to con- ceal), tombstone and snake right forearm. A native of Wednesbury. He represented himself as a pensioned warder, called upon the wife of a, man undergoing imprisonment, and, under pre- tence of getting up a petition for her husband's release, induced her to part with the above- men- tioned money and articles. Previously convicted at Wednesbury, Tipton, Walsall, West Brom- wich, Bury, Warrington, and Liverpool. Was discharged from Liverpool Prison 25th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Wigan. APPREHENSIONS. 88.— Buckinghamshire, Newport Pagnell ( County).— JOHN CHAPMAN, Case No. 13, and JOSEPH CHAPMAN, Case No. 14, current 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 be strictly cautioned and directed to report forthwith. Name and Metropolitan Office No. AGE. HEIGHT. COMP. HAIR. EYES. REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register Number and Date Liberated. LICENCE- HOLDERS. HALDEN, PATRICK, alias BEN- JAMIN SCANLON and ROBERT ASHCROFT. Office No. 1618— 10, McIVER, ROBERT, alias JONES Office No. 1898— 07 37 46 5 5J 5 4f fresh fresh brn brn ( bald) blue blue Slight impediment in speech, small scar on nose. A painter. Native of Navan. Small sear right cheek, scar corner right eye, left thumb nail deformed. Sentenced Dublin City Sessions, 6th February, 1912, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 31st March, 1913. E 127. Sentenced Liverpool County Sessions 12th July, 1910, to 3 years penal servitude and 1 day ( concurrent) for possessing housebreaking implements by night and attempted shopbreaking. Licensed 23rd October, 1912, k 322, Sentenced at Kingston on Thames Quarter Sessions, 81st Decern! er, 1907,5 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for burglary. Licensed 14th May, 1912. Licence expires 6th December, 1913. o e h 213. Sentenced Swansea Assizes, 3rd December, 1908, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Released on second licence, 11th February, 1913, which expires 21st instant, i 713. SMITH, HARRY, alias EDWARD FORD. Office No. 1335— 04. STEWART. GEORGE, alias PATRICK and HENRY NOLAN, and JOHN DAVIS. Office No. 384— 11. 41 50 5 3J 5 6} sallow sallow dk brn ( bald) on top) brn blugrj hazel Two scars right side of forehead, fieshy mole right of neck and three do. back right hand. A carpenter; native of Exeter. Scar over left eye, " Hetty" tattooed back right forearm. Native of Manchester. SUPERVISEES. HATTON, FRANCIS HEWITT, alias FRANK FISHER, FREDERICK HATTON, FREDERICK HODG- K1NSON, FRANCIS HATTON. Office No. 351— 13. KING, JOHN, alias JOHN SMITH. Office No. 930— 12. 23 27 5 6} 5 9J fresh fresh brn brn blue grey Abscess mark right side of neck, scar on left temple, two scars left side of neck. Bald patch on crown, 5 dots left forearm Sentenced Birmingham Sessions, lst May, 1912 to 12 months hard labour and 1 year police supervision for larceny. Liberated on supervision 15th March, 1913. Prison Reg. No. 5992. Sentenced Northampton Borough Quarter Sessions, 12th April, 1912, to 3 months hard labour and It? months police supervision for shopbreaking. Liberated 27th June, 1912. 3943. List of LioenoO'Holdors, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, for the week ended 5th April, 1913, with the result, & o. Division concerned. Office No. NAME. Sentence. Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. O. K. A. R. T. W. X r. S. Y. N. K. D. W. G. H. L. T. O. J. N. Y. H. J. K. D. tf. N. X. G. L. M. H. W. L. E. L. N. R. L. W. B. II. • G. H. L. 1271— 01 BAKER, ALFRED S024— 01 BARRY, EDWARD 1616— 04 BECKETT, JAMES 40— 09 CHRISTIE, ALBERT 155— 96 DEVESON, THOMAS 580— 04 DUFFY, JAMES 3145— 00 EDGAR, CHARLES 3091— OllFIELDER, WILLIAM 1337— 09 GREEN, JOHN 2037— 02 HUMPHRIES, HARRY 1529— 06 JOHNSON, ALFRED 3101- 02 LAMPEY, JOHN 1114— 03 LEE, RICHARD 2117— 05 MORAN, JOSEPH 277— 97 MORRIS, GEORGE 2141— 05 MIJRCH, HENRY JAMES 1703— 07 N1CHOLLS, WILLIAM 1293— 10 PUTNAM, JOSEPH 2413— 97 RICHARDS, JAMES 1439— 02 ROACH, HARRY 5 years imprisonment 18 months h. l. B. O. £ 5 for 12 months 2 months h. l. 5 years p. s. 12 months h. l. 6 months imprison- ment and B. O. £ 50 and 1 Surety £ 50, or a further 6 months imprisonment 12 months h. l. 2 years h. l. 5 years p. s. 6 months h. l. 6 months h. l. 9 months h. l. 14th March, Lille, France 31st March, Croydon Boro'. Sess. lst April, Clerkenwell P. Ct. 29th March, Bullingdon Petty Sess. 2nd April, C. C. Ct. 3rd April, Sunderland Qr. Sess. 1st April, C. C. Ct. 2nd April, C. C. Ct. 5th April, C. C. Ct. lst April, C. C. Ct. 3rd April, C. C. Ct. 27th March, Marlboro'. St. P. Ct. lst April, C. C. Ct. 3 & 3 years p. s., 12 months ( concurrent) and 5 years detention 6 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 12 months h. l. 1 month in default B. O. £ 5 for 12 months 3 months h. l. and B. O. £ 5 for 12 months Larceny ( Post Office) Larceny Same Name Same Name Assault JAMES COLE Assault ALBERT SMITH Shopbreaking Same Name Shopbreaking Same Name Publishing a Same Name P. C. Brotherton. 659W, and P. C. Osgood, 157V. Inspr. Ashton, Y. P. S. Norton, 43K, and P. S. Marshall, C. I. D., K. 31st March, Leeds Sess. 2nd April, Leicester P. Ct. lst April, Lambeth P. Ct. 2nd April, Saffron Walden Boro'. Qr. Sess. 3rd April, Lambeth P. Ct. 4th April, Old St. P. Ct. 31st March, Bow St. P. Ct. defamatory libel Demanding money by menaces Attempted carnal knowledge Uttering counterfeit coin, etc. Obtaining goods by worthless cheque Larceny Uttering counterfeit coin Receiving, etc. and habitual criminal Failing to report Failing to reporti Shopbreaking Loitering for betting Unlawful possession Same Name JOHN SHEPHERD GEORGE SULLIVAN WILLIAM PEAROE Same Name Same Name THOMAS MOODY Same Name Same Name WILLIAM EDMEADS Same Name JAMES JONES Suspeoted person Same Name and P. of C. Act I D. Inspr. Mercer, C. O. P. S. Wesley, C. I. D., N, and P. C. Taylor, 260N. P. S. Helby, C. I. D., K. P. S. McHattie, C. I. D., X, and P. S. Sudbury, C. I. D., F. P. C. Jarman, C. I. D., P. P. C. Bull, 436L. P. S. Ward, C. I. D., L. P. C. Allen, C. I D., L, and P. S. Arnum, C. I. D., J. P. S. Johns, 48 L. P. C. Rayner, C. I. D., H. P. C. Crawley. C. I. D., E, and P. C. Woollett, 202 L. LONDON: PBINTED FOB HIS MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE BY J. J. KF. LIHER A Co., LTD., 33, KING WILLIAM STBEET, B. C., CRAVEN HOUSE, KINGSWAY, W. C., 4 MARSHALSEA WORES, S B.