POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES MONDAY, APRIL 23, 1923. No. 48, VOL. X. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THE COMMISSIONER or POLICE or THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, S. W. 1. ^ Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed as directed thereon. In all oases the Officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD, The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. SPECIAL NOTICE WAR CHARITIES. The London County Council has refused to register the undermentioned Charity, being satisfied that the Charity was not established in good faith lor charitable purposes, and that it would not be properly administered :— Name of Charity— The League of Officers. Central Office— Regency House, Warwick Street, Regent Street, W. l. Date of Establishment— 23rd September, 1922. Date of Refusal to Register— 16th March, 1923. Hon. Secretary— Captain R. R. Pargiter, 34, Cambridge Gardens, Battersea Park, S. W. 1L Treasurer - Captain J. O. Cooper, 24, Warwick Street, Regent Street, W. l. Chairman— J. E. Birks, The Rosary, Bognor. Previous Chairman— Colonel Fitzjohn, Lynden Gardens Hotel, Lynden Gardens, W. 2. ( Resigned 10th November, 1922). Acting Chairman — Captain P. Stanley, 95a, Jermyn Street, S. W. i, 10th November, 1922, to 8th December, 1922; Brig.- Gen. C. A H Maclean, D. S. O., 8th December, 1922, to 14th February, 1923; 16, Redcliffe Square, Redcliffe Gardens, S. W. 16. 0 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— Criminal Record Office.— Case No. 1, 26- 2- 23, cancelled. David William Taylor, C. R. O. No. 325- 02, not now wanted. CHESHIRE. 2.— Macclesfield ( Co.).— For stealing ( servant), at Sutton, 19th inst., 18ct. keeper ring ; 9ct. neck- chain, very fine, lOin. long ; white silk jumper ; 2 camisoles; morning and afternoon aprons; black dress, new ; grey overall do. ; 3 white caps ; pair It. grey suede shoes, size 4, steel buckles, high heels ; brown leather suit- case, 18 x 12in.— Ivy Brassington, b. 1903, about 5ft., c. very fresh, h. dk. brown ( cut short at ears), very talkative ; dress, small navy blue hat with 2 green bows each side ( tight fitting), red coat with gold or yellow stripe ( 4 brass buttons down front, 2 side pockets and 1. top pocket), grey skirt ( very short), grey silk stockings, stolen shoes, brown kid gauntlet gloves ( fasten with strap at wrist). Carried long nigger brown coat ( 2 flowers each side worked in silk), It. brown imitation leather suit- case ( 24in. by 12in.), and stolen case. Inf. to Supt. Hindley, Macclesfield. 3.— Northwich ( Co.).— For housebreaking and stealing, 13th or 14th inst., gold stud ; 2 gold scarf- pins ; 1 plain gold bar for tie; 2 gold neck- chains ; gold brooch, set pearls ; cameo do. ; gold ring, set corals ; gold bar brooch, set sapphires ; do., set stone ; lady's gold ring, set 5 diamonds ; do., set 3 rubies and 4 diamonds ; do., set 4 dia 196 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, April 18, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. monds and 2 pink corals ; gold chain and locket; 2 imitation pearl beads ; lady's gold Waltham watch, white face, back half chased and half plain ; dk. grey overcoat; fawn do. ; grey cap ; dk. green trilby hat; 2 suits ( pinhead grey) to fit man 5ft. 9in. ; 2 pairs gent's shoes, size 9J ; gent's undervest; and £ 4 10s.— A Man who gave name of Andrew Gerratt, alias James Curry, b. 1893 to 1898, 5ft. lOin. to 6ft., medium build, h. dk. brown, clean shaven, pointed chin, Scotch accent; dress, grey pinhead suit, grey tweed cap, dk. grey over- coat, shoes ( all stolen property) ; appearance of tramp. Inf. to Supt. Richardson, Northwich. C. R. O. No. 3890- 18, b. 1900, 5ft. lin., c. pale, h. black ( long, brushed back), e. brown, cut scar rt. hand ; dress, dirty sports coat, dk. trousers, trench coat with belt, soft collar and tie, grey cloth hat, old boots. A motor mechanic or labourer ; native of Middlesbrough. Pre. con. of larceny, receiving and fraud at MIDDLESBROUGH and REDCAR ( David Franklin Hamilton). Obtained lodgings, stating he was an agent for the Raleigh Cycle Co. Left on 13th inst., saying he would be back in ten minutes, but did not return, and it was later found that drawer in bedroom had been forced and above described articles stolen. Is in possession of Raleigh bicycle. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Headen, Bishop Auckland. 4. Stockport ( Boro.).— For obtaining suit- case by false pretences.- Allen Crawshaw, C. R. O. No. 0180- 20, Case No. 102, 20- 4- 23, b. 1896, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. auburn, e. brown. A painter ; native of Glossop. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and cyclestealing at ASHTON- UNDER- LYNE ( Allen Crawshaw), STOCKPORT ( Percy McDonald), DENTON, HYDE, BREDBURY and GLOSSOP ( Harold Wood Newton). Also suspected of stealing, 16th inst., from outside dwelling.— Gent's bicycle, No. 368444, black enamelled, red lined, 26in. frame, 28in. wheels, Dunlop Magnum tyre back, Warwick tyre front whoel, upturned handle- bars ( rusty), new red saddle ( steel plate cushioned), rat- trap pedals ( 1. strained), roller lever brakes ( back one broken). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Stockport. DERBYSHIRE. 5 Chesterfield ( Co.). George Arthur Bagley, Case No. 127, 11- 4- 23, is identical with George Baggley, C. R. O. No. 17844- 17, b. 1899, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A labourer; native of Eckington. Pre. con. of larceny and arson at BARNSLEY, BRISTOL, BEDFORD, DEWSBURY, OSSETT and on R. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Stone, Chesterfield. DURHAM. 6.— Bishop Auckland ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodg- ings), 13th inst., gent's gold filled keyless watch ; gold filled double curb albert with small gold padlock attached ; plain wedding ring, believed 18ct. ; and gent's gold signet ring, with diamond.— David Franklin Hamilton, alias Harry Robson, HERTFORDSHIRE. 7.- Hertford ( Co.).— For stealing at Staines' Green, 16th inst., silver watch and chain, makers, Samuels, Manchester, and £ 5 10s.— Harry King, b. about 1883, 5ft. 6 or 7in., c. sallow, h. and moustache dk., wound scar rt. side forehead; dress, dk. mixture sports coat, dk. grey flannel trousers, bowler hat, grey socks, shoes. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Stacey, Hertford. KENT. 8.— Dover ( Boro.).— For stealing ( servant) £ 34 8s.— John A. Harris, b. 1890, 5ft. 9in., stoutish build, c. sallow, h. ( very bald) dk. brown, e. grey, full face, small bluish scar in line with rt. eye, swinging gait, droops rt. shoulder; dress, It. tweed suit, It. trilby hat, double collar, black tie, pearl tie- pin. Was employed as a general foreman by firm of contractors, and absconded 18th inst. with above sum which he had been entrusted to him for petty cash. Was formerly a major in Royal Engineers. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Dover. 9.— Maidstone ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 10 by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 5th inst.— Thomas Charles Gant, C. R. O. No. 12158- 16, b. 1889, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, scar under chin, 1st rt. and 2nd 1. finger. A salesman ; native of Norfolk. Pre. con. of fraud at PLY- MOUTH. Was employed by firm of cheque machine manufacturers in London and since his discharge in December, 1922, has been calling on firm's customers on pretence of examining cheque Wednesday, April 18, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 23 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. machines supplied by firm, and endeavoured to obtain money by presenting worthless cheque. Warrant issued. Inf. to tho C. C., Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. . 10.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— For stealing ( person), 12th inst., green velvet handbag, red beads one side, black handle, containing 2 cotton handker- chiefs, small round silver powder case, penknife, door key, nail file, purse and Is. 1 Jd.— Two Youths, both about 1904, 5ft. 3 or 4in. ; dress, overcoats, It. caps, respectable appearance. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 11.— Northampton ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 250 by false pretences.- Ambrose William Mills, alias Matthews, b. about 1881, 5ft. 7 or 8in„ c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. brown, very prominent nose, suffers with malaria; dress, usually black suit, soft collar, trilby hat. Kept company with a young woman and under promise of marriage obtained above sum to purchase a business. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Brumby, Northampton. NORTHUMBERLAND. 12.- Berwick ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings and £ 2 by false pretences.— Man who gave name of Laurence Hope, b. 1898, 5ft. llin., slender build, c. sallow, clean shaven, South country accent; dress, dk. suit and overcoat, It. trilby hat, black boots. Took lodgings in hotel about a fort- night ago, and said liis father was in business in Leicester and that ho had come for a holiday. After staying a week proprietor of hotel got telephone message saying Hope's father was coming to Berwick and would pay his son's bills and later received another telephone message to the effect that Hope's father had met with motor accident and was delayed. Proprietor became suspicious and questioned Hope about messages. Shortly afterwards accused disappeared and it has since been ascertained that telephone messages were sent by himself. In an attache- case which be left behind was found an Army discharge in name of Laurence Larrington Southwell, letter from lady named Betty W. Forsyth, c/ o Mrs. Nichol, 34, Marchmont Crescent, Edinburgh; visiting card in name of Jim A. Inglis, 57, Graham Street, Garnet Hill, Glasgow ; diary of his journeyings showing that on 1st February last he was at Radcliffe- on- Trent, and at Doncaster on 20th February where he worked for five days. He was seen near Belford going South on the night of the 16th inst. Warrant issued. ' Inf. to Supt. Halliday, Berwick. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 13.— At Glasgow ( City), charged with safe- breaking. Charles McFayden, C. R. O. No. S/ 45752, S. C. R. No. 672- 95, b. 1877, 5ft. 5£ in„ c. fresh, h. fair, e. grey. A shipwright and joiner ; native of Glasgow. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking, possessing housebreaking implements, firing with intent to murder and minor offences at GLASGOW, DUMBARTON ( Charles McFadyen) and HAMILTON ( Charles McFadden). 14.— Remanded at Guildford ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 23rd inst., charged as David Jones with burglary. — Thomas Jackson, C. R. O. No. 15634- 21, b. 1892, 5ft. 7jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey. Acarman ; native of Cardiff. Pre. con. of larceny, cycle- stealing and minor offences at BRISTOL ( Thomas Jackson), CARDIFF ( Arthur Jackson), OXFORD ( Arthur Johnson) and on B, C and E. 15.— At Windsor ( Boro.), charged as James Luther Martin with burglary.— Luther Martin, C. R. O. No. 2761- 20, b. 1903, 5ft. 7iin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, scar back of neck, 1. of fore- head. A motor driver ; native of Haverfordwest, where he has cons, for larceny. 16.— Remanded at Holbeach ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 26th inst., charged with larceny.— Bertram Fuller, C. R. O. No. S/ 130815, b. 1889, 5ft. 5in., c. ruddy, h. It. brown, e. grey, lost roof of mouth. A labourer ; native of Bedford. Pre. con. of larceny, fowlstealing, storebreaking and cyclestealing at LEEDS, BEDFORD and COLCHESTER. 17.— Remanded at Leamington ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 23rd inst., charged as James Roberts with larceny.— James Edward Roberts, C. R. O. No. 4004- 17, b. 1882, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, lost 4th rt. finger. A clerk ; native of Stafford. Pre. con. of bigamy at LIVERPOOL. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, April 18, 1923. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 18.— Remanded at Rotherham ( W. R.) Pol. Ct. till 24th inst., charged with gross indecency.— Arthur Edward Trueman, C. R. O. No. 46- 17, b. 1882, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. fair ( thin on top), e. blue. A collier ; native of Ilkeston. Pre. con. of indecent assault on male and attempted buggery at MANSFIELD and CHESTERFIELD. 19.— Remanded at Marylebone Pol. Ct. ( L.)— S Division Case— till 25th inst., charged as Charles Miles with stealing and receiving.— Charles Kemp, C. R. O. No. S/ 123837, b. 1882, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A publisher ; native of South- ampton. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud and a minor offence at SAFFRON WALDEN ( James Birch) and on W. 20.— Remanded at Carlisle ( City) Pol. Ct. till 23rd inst., charged with being found on enclosed premises.— James McAleese, C. R. O. No. 1675- 22, b. 1891, 5ft. 5| in., c. fresh, h. turning grey, e. brown. A ship's barkeeper ; native of Glasgow. Pre. con of larceny ( person) at MANCHESTER. 21.— At Chesterfield ( Co.), charged with frequenting.— Harry Cottam, C. R. O. No. 15683- 18, b. 1897, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A shoemaker; native of Sheffield. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at SHEFFIELD and LIVERPOOL. 22.— Remanded at Bowgrave ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 26th inst., charged with fraud.— Arthur Jackson, C. R. O. No. 1573- 13, b. 1880, 5ft. 9Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, scar 1. neck. A painter ; native of Leeds. Pre. oon. of fraud, attempted fraud, larceny and cyclestealing at HEDON, HULL, WETHERBY, WAKEFIELD, FILEY, PONTEFRACT, YORK, BARNSLEY ( Arthur Jackson) and KEIGHLEY ( Ernest Watson). 23.— Remanded at Gloucester ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 23rd inst., charged as Albert Radford Gee with obtaining charitable contributions by fraud.— Horace Albert Jee, C. R. O. No. 20127- 22, b. 1886, 5ft. 4in., o. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of a minor offence at BIRMINGHAM. 24.— Remanded at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 26th ingt., charged with being on premises with intent and larceny.— Edith May Bowler, alias May Bowler, C. R. O. No. 13901- 15, b. 1896, 5ft. 3iin., o. olive, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A laundress ; native of • Shrewsbury. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at PETERBOROUGH, NORTHAMPTON ( Edith May Bowler) and on A, E, P and X. 25.— Remanded at Derby ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 26th inst., charged with larceny.— Cyril John Greenaway, C. R. O. No. 2234- 22, b. 1902, 5ft. 9| in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, rt. foot deformed. A labourer ; native of Ramsgate. Pre. con. of larceny at MARGATE. 26.— Remanded at Wolverhampton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 26th inst., charged as John Webster Walker, with attempted fraud.— John Walker, C. R. O. No. 128- 18, b. 1894, 5ft. 9| in„ c. fresh, h. auburn, e. blue. A horsedealer ; native of Rotherham. Pre. con. of larcenv at BRIGG and APPLEBY. 27.— At Stourbridge ( Co.)., charged as Patrick Kelly with attempted shopbreaking.— Thomas George Rice, C. R. O. No. S/ 132376, b. 1877, 5ft. 3£ in., c. fresh, h. and e. grey. A hairdresser ; native of Kingstown. Pre. con. of larceny, cycle- stealing and minor offences at LYNDHURST ( Thomas Stuart Rice), ROCHFORD ( Thomas Rice), WARMINSTER ( Frederick Kelly), MAN. CHESTER, BIRMINGHAM, OLDHAM, SAL- FORD, LOFTUS, LANCASTER, WIGAN, STOKE, BARNSLEY, WILLENHALL, STOUR- PORT and OXTED ( Patrick Kelly) and on L and T. 28.— Remanded at Wolverhampton ( Boro.). Pol. Ct. till 26th inst., charged with attempted fraud.— William McNichol, C. R. O. No. 594- 07, Case No. 336, Supplement A ( Vol. I.), b. 1881, 5ft. 6£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, W. W. rt. forearm. A horsedealer ; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny, horsestealing, fraud, attempted fraud and a minor offence at HULL, LEEDS, RIPON, SUNDERLAND ( William McNichol), LINCOLN ( George Williamson) and MARKET HARBOROUGH ( John Turner). 29.— Remanded at Clacton- on- Sea ( Co.) P. Sess. till 23rd inst., charged as James Porter with burglary.— Joseph Sully, alias Joseph Driver, C. R. O. No. 1444- 06, Case No. 396, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1846, 5ft. 6in., c. fair, li. grey ( bald top), e. grey, fleshy mole middle of forehead, cut scar base 1. thumb. A dealer ; native of London. Pre. con. of horsestealing, cattlestealing, fowl- stealing, burglary, storebreaking, larceny, receiving and minor offences at DORKING ( Joseph Sully), REIGATE ( Joseph Sulley), GUILDFORD ( James Porter), BROMLEY ( Joseph Walker), SUTTON ( Joseph Mace) and on V and W. Wodnesday, April 18, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. > 30. - Criminal Record Office.— For stealing ( confidence trick) £ 325,16th inst.— Francis O'Brien, aliases Tobin and O'Connor, C. R. O. No. M/ 7129 ( no pro. con. traced), b. about 1884, 6ft. lin., c. pale, h. dk. brown, good teeth, gold crown upper rt. jaw. Inf. to above office. LANCASHIRE. 31.— Prescot ( Co.).— Thomas Daniel Grubb, C. R. O. No. M/ 7130 ( no pre. con. traced), Case No. 106, 20- 4- 23. APPREHENSIONS. 32.— M. P. D., C. R. O.— Louis Levy, Case No. 2, 23- 2- 23. 33.— M. P. D., L Division.— Lucy Rhoda Brown, Case No. 1, 26- 3- 23, and sentenced at South Western Pol. Ct. ( L.), 16- 4- 23, to 3 mos. impt. 34.— Cheshire, Crewe ( Co.).— Man who gave name of E. P. Johnston, Case No. 51, 18- 4- 23. See also Case No. 33, 20- 4- 23. 35.- Cheshire, Hyde ( Boro.).— Stanley Waywell, Case No. 2, 14- 12- 21, at Manchester, charged as John Stanley Ernest Waywell with embezzlement, and remanded till 28th inst. 36.— Derbyshire, Derby ( Boro.).— Frederic Pearson, C. R. O. No. 18152- 20, Case No. 79, 25- 11- 21, and as Fred Pearson at Nottingham ( Co.). P. Sess., 14- 4- 23, fined £ 2 or 1 mo. impt. for larceny. 37.— Glamorganshire, Swansea ( Boro.).— John Evans, C. R. O. No. 10336- 20, Case No. 6, 13- 4- 23. 38.— Lanarkshire, Glasgow ( City).— Thomas Anderson, C. R. O. No. S/ 168367, Case No. 99, 16- 3- 23, and sentenced, 10- 4- 23, to 1 yr. impt. 39.— Shropshire, Oswestry ( Co.).— William Owen Jones, C. R. O. No. 20242- 21, Cases Nos. 11, 12- 3- 23 and 103 ( Widnes), 16- 3- 23, and remanded at Oswestry ( Boro.) P. Sess. till 27th inst. 40.— Yorkshire, York ( City).— William Cavanagh, Case No. 20, 21- 7- 22. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 41.— P Division.— 12 plated table spoons ; 12 plated dessert do. ; 1 plated gravy do. ; plated soup ladle ; 2 plated sauce do. ; 1 pair plated sugar tongs ; 6 plated egg spoons ; 4 salt plated do. ; plated butter knife ; 10 plated tea spoons ; 12 plated dessert forks ; 12 plated table do., all above are rat- tail pattern and stamped B. ; 12 large knives, 12 small do., Harrods on blades. Inf. to C. R. O. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Garvey, Prescot. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, April 23, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 42. Chesham ( Co.).— 13th or 14th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing door by bodily pressure) at Denham.— Diamond bracelet, floral design; emerald ring, square emerald surrounded by diamonds ; ruby do., oval ruby with 2 circuits of diamonds ; Roman coin do. ; diamond brooch, form of Maltese cross ; string pearls ; pair paste earrings, old, drops 2in. long ; pair gold and enamel cuff links; pair gent's brown boots, size 10; about 12 gent's dress shirts, pleated fronts, makers Robinson & Cleaver, Belfast and London, laundry mark 44 or 46 in mauve cotton ; 2 diamond rings ; sapphire and diamond do. ; gold keeper do., chain pattern; gold locket, chased, photo of man and child inside, chain attached.— Suspicion is attached to Harold George Webb, b. about 1887, about oft. 10in., c. pale, h. fair ( bald on top), e. large, clean shaven, bad legs, limps, looks ill; dress, grey sports coat, brown trilby hat, soft collar ; usually wore discharged soldier's badge in coat. Accompanied by his wife, b. about 1888, short and stout, c. inclined to dk. ; and 3 children : girl, aged 3 yrs., boy, aged 18 mos., and baby. Stays at common lodging houses. Prior to loth ult., he was engaged as a gardener at the house. Last heard of at Uxbridge, about a month ago. Inf. to Supt. Field, Chesham. CHESHIRE. 43. Chester ( City).— Between 29th ult. and 1st inst., by housebreaking ; also between 10th and 12th inst., by same means ( forcing window with instrument).— 18ct. pendant, and small spray, sot pearls, star shaped, size of 5s.- piece, thin gold chain attached ; 2 heavy curb bracelets, gold lockets attached, initials A. L. on each ; amethyst pendant, inlaid pearls ; 18ct. engagement ring, set 3 diamonds and 2 rubies ; gold pendant, green one side and red the other ; topaz and gold heart; plain gold bracelet, with locket attached ; gold safety- pin ; 2 18ct. rings, set 3 diamonds and 2 rubies ; lady's antique gold chain, with locket attached ; set of earrings, amber and gold drops ; do., gold and pearl drops ; silver medal, inscribed K. S. C., Novices Swim, A. R. Clemence; do., K. S. C.. Juniors Swim, A. R. Clemence; do., plain ; 2 silver matchboxes, initials A. R. C. on each ; and £ 8.— Suspicion is attached to A Man who gave name of Arthur Turner, Case No 1, 18- 4- 23. Inf. to the C'. t., Chester. 44.— Chester ( City).— 12th inst., from work- shop.— Jack plane, believed stamped H. G., stained beech- red colour ; smoothing do. ; several bevelled edge chisels, various sizes ; 2 oilstones ( one black slate) ; small tack hammer, cane handle. — Suspicion is attached to Elias Hurst, b. 1878. 5ft. 7in., h. brown, e. grey ( weak), lost joint • first 1. finger Native of Widnes. Inf. to the C. C., Chester. LANCASHIRE. 45.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 86, 16- 4- 23. Amended inf.— Should read Case No. 51, and not 53 as shewn. 46.— Rochdale ( Co.).— 14th inst., from dwelling house ( insecure cellar door or slipping back bolt with long nail) at Norden.— 17 £ 1 Treasury notes, sovereign and half- sovereign. Left behind 2 keys on small ring ( 1 ordinary house door key, 1 Yale key, No. 4890 or 4891). Inf. to Supt. Kenyon, Rochdale. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 47.- - Northampton ( Boro.).— 18th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing scullery window with jemmy).— 18ct. 5- stone diamond ring ; do. keeper do., very thin ; 9ct. signet do., E. D. thereon ; 9ct. do., stone missing ( broken); bracelet, 9ct., emerald eyes ; 18ct. neckchain, flat and twisted links alternately, thin and broken ; fawn coloured leather purse, containing £ 5 Bank of England note, 10s. Treasury note and £ 1 in silver and coppers. Inf. to the C. C., Northampton. SOMERSETSHIRE. 48.— Taunton ( Co.).— 19th inst., from outside library.— Gent's Fleet bicycle, 3- speed gear, 24in. frame, black enamelled, 28in. wheels, Dunlop tyres ( front tyre rather worn), usual parts plated, double note revolving bell, toolbag fastened to saddle with piece of string, small faint crack on cross bar near saddle, No. 14584 on frame under- neath saddle.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1883 to 1888, 5ft. 6 or 7in., slim build, clean shaven; dress, brown mixture suit with medal ribbons, respectable appearance. Inf. j'to Supt. Chapman, Taunton. 0 Wodnesday, April 18, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 201 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. SURREY. 49.— Woking ( Co.).— 18th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing front door with instrument).— Lady's velour coat, biscuit colour, 2 side pockets ; gabardine do., biscuit colour, with belt, gathered round waist; 2 black silk do., trimmed black silk braid ; grey fox fur ; portmanteau ; Gladstone bag ; gold ring, set pearl ruby ; old gold locket; 3 silver backed clothes brushes ; silver cream- jug ; gold curb chain bracelet, with small padlock ; chased gold bangle ; gold twisted fancy bracelet; plain gold bangle; very long gold neckchain; lady's gold dress ring, set diamonds and emeralds ; do., set ruby ; do., set 5 turquoises; do., set garnets ; gold brooch, set pearls and turquoise ; lady's gold watch, chased, M. G. C. on back, white face, slightly discoloured ; 2 plain silver candle- sticks, 4in. high; chased silver trinket box; 3 glass powder pots, chased silver tops ; plain silver ring stand; plated rose bowl, inscribed Woking Chess Club, Presented by Mrs. Crofts ; set false teeth, gold settings; 2 silver photo- frames ( 1 round, 1 oval) ; 2 plain silver candle- sticks, 6in. high ; 2 silver salt cellars ; 2 small salt spoons, inscribed A. A. ; silver lid and handle of glass biscuit barrel, inscribed H. C. R., 1919; gent's dk. grey overcoat; pair grey suede gloves ; blue serge lounge coat and vest ( all geitt's clothing marked M. S. Gotlop, 32A, Charing Cross, Whitehall S. W.) ; and £ 12 5s.— Suspicion is attached to A Gang of Men, b. from 1893 to 1898, Jewish appearance ; well dressed, who travel about in Ford car, No. XM- 9692, spare wheel back, with identification plate in centre. Inf. to Supt. Boshier, Woking. PROPERTY RECOVERED. LANCASHIRE. 50.— Accrington ( Boro.).— Property, Case No. 53, 9- 3- 23, and thieves arrested, at Haslingden. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES The undermentioned Motor Cars and Motor Cycles have been reported to the Clearing House ( Motors), New Scotland Yard, S. W. I, as stolen, etc. :— MOTOR CYCLES. KENT. 52.— Tonbridge ( Co.).— Between 13th and 18th inst., " Triumph" and Gloria sidecar, 1919 model. KN- 5253. Frame No. 305014. Engine No. 65464. 4 H. P. Chain- cum- belt drive. Colour— cycle black, sidecar Singer blue and black with 3in. border at back of sidecar, usual parts plated. Lucas bulb horn. W. D. head lamp. Aluminium sidecar and rear lamp. Sidecar lamp has a metal disc in place of red glass with Cardon & Co. Ltd., Penshurst Causeway, thereon. One generator in place another one loose, attached to back. Metal casing round clutch wire much larger than usual. Dunlop heavy studded tyres. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 23, attached. Loser holds Registration Book.— Suspicion is attaohed to Two Men : 1st, b. about 1897, 5ft. llin., c. fresh, clean shaven ; dress, It. grey suit and trilby hat.— 2nd, b. about 1897, 5ft. 6in., c. very dk., angular features, Jewish appearance. Stated they were dealers from Sevenoaks. Machine was advertised for sale in Motor Cycle issue 13th inst., and same day two men called at the works with a nearly new two- seater motor car and asked to see the cycle, and stated they would decide as to purchase by 12 noon next day. Since been ascertained that above men called at loser's house again on Sunday 15th inst., together with another man whose description cannot be given, and about mid- day two men were seen driving small grey two- seater car ( number believed ME and two numbers) and a man driving a motor cycle and sidecar behind. DEATH. 51.— John Routledge, C. R. O. No. 1567- 06, died at Doncaster. Pre. con. of wounding with intent, larceny and minor offences at DONCASTER ( John Routledge), BARNSLEY ( John W. Routledge) and NOTTINGHAM ( John W. Webster). WARWICKSHIRE. 53.— Coventry ( City).— 18th or 19th inst., " Triumph," solo, 1923 model R. HP- 5045. Frame No. 325523. Engine No. 86779. 3£ H. P. Chain drive. Colour— usual Triumph colour, grey, tank grey with green panels ; frame enamelled black. Tool and repair outfits in tool bags. Dunlop cord tyres 26 x 3. Lucas electric lamps front and rear ( no bulb in rear lamp). Back stand bent. Both footrests and kick starter slightly bent. f f \> 8 THELPOLICE GAZETTE. Monday, April 23, 1923. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES— contd. Two exhaust pipes leading from engine to silencer. Excise Licence, issued 9- 2- 23, expires 31- 12- 23, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. YORKSHIRE. 54, Sheffield ( City).— 18th inst., " B. S. A.," solo, 1923 model. WA- 7341. Frame No. D. 631. Engine No. 644. 2J H. P. Colour— frame enamelled black, tank green, Single cylinder engine. Amac carburettor. 26 x 2£ in. wheels. Dunlop tyres. B. S. A. 3- speed gear box. Footrests. PROPERTY FOUND BERKSHIRE. X 55 — Reading ( Co.).— 17th inst., at Satterley.— Gent's all black gold lined B. S. A. bicycle, No. 167842, 26in. frame, 2 roller lever brakes ( front brake broken at centre of handle- bars and lower portion is missing), mudguards with side exten- sions ( front one has also a forward extension), Duidop Magnum tyre with one band on back and Dunlop Roadster tyre front wheel ( both worn), 28in. by ljin. wheels, Brooks' R77 saddle ( one spring broken), B. S. A. toolbag, B. S. A. 3- speed gear ( adjuster broken), black carrier, small plated bell, handle grip missing. Inf. to Supt. Wiggins, Reading. ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 56.— S Division.— 19th or 20th inst., froma field. — Two horses : 1st, dk. bay mare pony, aged, 11 hands, long black mane and tail, white saddle mark on back, newly shod all round, in good condition ; 2nd, dun coloured horse, 15 hands, age 9 yrs., hog mane, long tail, white spot under saddle, long hair on fetlocks, shod all round, half rubber on front, in good condition. Inf. to C. R. O. > RE- CONVICTIONS. 57.— Ernest Brailey, C. R. O. No. 9722- 18, was sentenced at C. C. C., 17- 4- 23, to 3 yrs. pen. for larceny and receiving ( 3 cases). A case of larceny at Nottingham was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 44, 4- 4- 23. 58.— George Whiteley, C. R. O. No. 3138- 18, was sentenced at Liverpool ( Co.) Q. Sess., 17- 4- 23, to 3 yrs. Borstal Detention. Five other cases of cyclestealing were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 82, 4- 4- 23. 59.— William George Andrews, C. R. O. No. 17919- 21, was sentenced at South Western Pol. Ct. ( L.), 17- 4- 23, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.) for larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. 24, 13- 4- 23. 60.— Charles Yapp, C. R. O. No. 3614- 23, was sentenced at Hull ( City) P. Sess., 17- 4- 23, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 18, 13- 4- 23. 61 — Charles James King, C. R. O. No. S/ 128416, was sentenced as Charles James Ridley at C. C. C., 17- 4- 23, to 6 mos. impt. for larceny— dwelling. Pre. con. of larceny at SALISBURY. 62.— James Kirby, C. R. O. No. 1836- 10, was, at Doncaster ( W. R.) Pol. Ct., 14- 4- 23, fined 25s. See Case No. 29, 18- 4- 23. 63.— Walter Dillon, aliases George Edward Dudley and Douglas, C. R. O. No. 625- 13, was sentenced as George Dudley, at Greenock Sheriff Ct., 10- 4- 23, to 6 mos. impt., to date from 28- 3- 23, for fraud ( 2 cases) and larceny ( 2 cases). Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at WALSALL ( Joshua McTighe), CREWE ( Walter Dillon) and on A and M. 64.— James Begg, alias Beck, C. R. O. No. 259- 21, was sentenced at Cardiff ( City) Q. Sess., 6- 4- 23, to 3 yrs. pen. for larceny— dwelling. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and minor offences at PENARTH, DARLINGTON, SUNDERLAND, LINLITH- GOW, HULL, SOUTHEND, COOLE, CARDIFF, LIVERPOOL ( James Begg) and SWANSEA ( William James Begg). 65.— William Thompson, C. R. O. No. 21615- 21, was sentenced at Blyth ( Co.) P. Sess., 17- 4- 23, to 6, 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.) for larceny ( 3 cases). See Case No. 16, 13- 4- 23.