POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 1923. No. 87, VOL. X All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to Tn 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 direoted tlunon. In all eases 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 Commisnontr of Police ef the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT.^ METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— B Division.— For stealing ( servant) £ 157 6s. 4 « 1. and cheque for 1000 lire, drawn on the Banca Commerciale Italiano, Regent Street, W., and made payable to Antonio Favret.— Agrippino Denis, b. 1892, 5ft. 6in., medium build, h. dk. and curly, e. brown, clean shaven, Roman nose, voluble ; dress, navy blue serge suit, fawn trilby hat. striped shirt and collar, green silk tie. An Italian. Was employed as head waiter at hotel and absconded with collecting box for tips, containing above amount, with which he was entrusted. May endeavour to secure employment at hotels at seaside resorts. Inf. to C. R. O. 2.— M Division.— For stealing ( lodgings), set wireless headphones ( recovered), 12th inst.— Charles Henry Vickers, b. 1878 to 1883, 5ft. 10in., stout build, h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. grey, small dk. moustache, very plausible, walks with head bent forward ; dress, grey tweed suit, grey soft felt hat, soft collar, tie, brown shoes. Inf. to C. R. O. 3.— P Division.— For stealing ( bailee) gent's gold watch.- Harold Cockle, b. 1897, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue ; dress, navy blue suit, grey trilby hat, black boots. Inf. to C. R. O. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 4.— Bletchley ( Co.).— For non- payment of Bastardy arrears to amount of £ 13 12s., at Newport Pagnell.— George Burgoyne, b. 1896, 5ft. 7in., medium build, h. dk. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, boxer, clasped hands, heart and cross rt. forearm. A labourer; native of Bedford. May seek work on farms. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Callaway, Bletchley. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 5.— Cardiff ( City).— For bigamy, 24- 12- 20.— Walter Henry James, b. 1884, 6ft., slim build, c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. brown, dk. moustache, thin face, pointed nose, slouching walk, fishing smack back of ( believed) 1. hand ; dress, blue serge coat and vest, corduroy trousers, It. cap, coloured muffler, brown boots. A horse slaughterer. He is of the gipsy type and lives with his wife and girl, b. about 1910, in tents which he carries on horse and cart, W. James, Newport, printed on piece white cardboard fixed to side of cart. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C, Cardiff. 6.— Gowerton ( Co.).— Henry Turner, Case No. 136, 11- 7- 23, is identical with Claude Jackson, alias Harry Turner, C. R. O. No. 1305- 09, b. 1880, 5ft. 6fin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, 4 scars on forehead and 1. temple, female and clasped hands 1. forearm. A fireman ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and fraud at CAMEL- FORD ( Claude Jackson), TORQUAY, EXETER ( Francis Henry Harris), CREDITON ( Henry Crossman Harris), PLYMOUTH ( Francis 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 25, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. Henry Grossman Harris), STONEHOUSE ( Archie Reginald Staddon) and BRISTOL ( Claud Jackson). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Smith, Gowerton. HERTFORDSHIRE. 7 — Hertford ( Co.).— Case No. 7, 23- 4- 23, cancelled. Harry King not now wanted. Warrant withdrawn. ISLE OF WIGHT. 8.— Newport ( Co.).— Hugh Vernon, Case No. 130, 18- 7- 23 is identical with Pedro Armithroea, C. R. O. No. 11480- 20, Case Nd. 153, Supplement A ( Vol. X.). b. 1883, 5ft. 8in., c. fair, h. and e. brown. A ship's steward ; native of Peru. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and cyclestealing at WITHAM ( Pedro Armithroea),' ALDERSHOT ( Claude Barrington), TUNBRIDGE WELLS, DARTFORD and DOVER ( Claude Vernon). Bicycle recovered. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Newport. KENT. 9.— Faversham ( Co.).— For being concerned with Henry Dyce ( in custody) in shopbreaking, 22nd inst., and stealing £ 3 silver, 10s. in 3d. pieces, and quantity of cigarettes, etc.— Edward Dolan, aliases Duggan and Deelan, b. 1893, 5ft. 8 or 9in., slim build, c. fresh, h. fair, e. ( believed) blue, lost top 1st finger ( believed rt.) ; dress, grey suit, check cap and brown boots, respectable appearance. Native of Ireland. Inf. to Supt. Bennett, Faversham. LANCASHIRE. 10 — Manchester ( City).— Arthur Pilling, Case No. 7, 23- 7- 23, is identical with Arthur Pilling, C. R. O. No. 17682- 21, b. 1895, 5ft. 3 Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar. 1. jaw. A tailor's cutter ; native of Bacup. Pre. con. of fraud at MORE- CAMBE, BLACKPOOL and HEREFORD. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. LEICESTERSHIRE . 11.— Hinckley ( Co.).— For obtaining 349 pairs of boots by false pretences, 11th inst.— C. Crichton, b. 1855, 5ft. 8| in. to 5ft. 9Jin., medium build, h. ( practically bald) grey, rather heavy moustache ( untrained and reddish brown under nose), e. ( believed) blue ( small), wears spectacles when reading, stoops when walking; dress, black coat, tweed trousers, bowler hat, boots ( strong, square toes), carried fawn raincoat and walking stick. Native of ( stated) Ireland. Called at a boot factory with introductory letter purporting to be from Henry Lyons & Co., Sligo, said he was buying for that firm, obtained the boots and gave a cheque for £ 96 5s. on National Bank of Sligo, signed Albert Fanis, Managing Director. The cheque, which was a stolen one, was later returned marked No Account, and Messrs. Lyons repudiate any knowledge of the matter. The boots were packed in 4 cases with Bailey & Simmons, Hinckley, stencilled thereon in black. Crichton booked to Liverpool on 11th inst. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Rigby, Hinckley. SHROPSHIRE. 12.— Whitchurch ( Co.).— For non- payment of fine of £ 25 for larceny at Wem.— Anthony Lawrence Harmse, b. 1896, 5ft. 1 lin., c. sallow, clean shaven, very thick lips, stoops when walking ; dress, brown Norfolk jacket and vest, Bedford breeches, khaki puttees, brown trilby hat. Believed to be a Dutch subject and speaks broken English. Associates with boxing men. Resided at Crewe till February last, when he stated he was going to Warrington. Has been employed as a canvasser selling metal polish. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Jones, Whitchurch. 13.— Whitchurch ( Co.).— For leaving his wife and child chargeable to Union at Wem.— John Jones, b. 1887, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, wears spectacles ; dress, grey suit, brown trilby hat, boots ( strong). A painter, and may seek employment on housing schemes. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt, Jones, Whitchurch. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 14.— Hull ( City).— For obtaining £ 2 by false pretences, 21st inst.— Frank Toyne, aliases B. Oldroyd, Frank Hardwicke, Frank Brearley and Wednesday, July 4, 1 <> 23. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. Frank Brady, b. 1893 to 1896, 5ft. 6in., c. sallow, peculiar appearance to rt. eye, long nose ; dress, navy blue suit, soft collar, tie, trilby hat, boots. Loser advertised for situation as butcher and offered to deposit a security. Toyne interviewed him and stated he was a butcher at Beverley and would give him a situation, but required £ 10 security. Obtained the above amount saying that it was to ensure loser putting in an appearance. On 11th inst. obtained 35s. from a band conductor by stating he had an opportunity of purchasing 3 clarionettes at Brough. In this case gave name of B. Oldroyd and false address, obtained a place in loser's orchestra, attended rehearsals to gain confidence. Was entrusted with a B flat clar- ionette with C sharp key attached, Sold by Hawkes & Son, Denman- street, Piccadilly, London, on bell, and with which he absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hull. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 15.— Remanded at Bexhill ( Co.) Pol.^ Ct. till 27th inst., charged as Frederick Henry Drummond- Hay with cyclestealing. — Frederick Harry Drummond- Hay,' C. R. O. No. S/ 162952, b. 1890, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny at CHATHAM and STIRLING. 16.— At Salisbury ( City), charged as Jonah Rogers with loitering with intent, etc.— Thomas Lane, C. R. O. No. 707- 01, Case No. 132, Supple- ment A ( Vol. VI.), b. 1852, 5ft. 5in., c. pale, h. grey ( bald on top), e. hazel, mole rt. side of nose, indistinct star back 1. hand. A bricklayer ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of housebreaking, burglary, larcenv and minor offences at ASTON, TAUNTON, BIRMINGHAM, SMETHWICK ( Thomas Lane), WARWICK ( Henry Cope), LEEDS ( John White), CHRISTCHURCH ( Thomas Johnson), BOSTON ( Charles Smith) and PORTSMOUTH ( Jonah Rogers). 17.— Awaiting trial at Q. Sess., committed from High Wycombe ( Boro.), charged with shopbreaking. - Reuben Davis, C. R. O. No. 68- 06, Case No. 19, 16- 4- 23, for portrait, b. 1884, 5ft. 4Jin., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar outer corner 1. eye, on upper lip and back 1. hand, Harry, crossed flags, etc., rt. forearm. A baker; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, housebreaking, larceny, possessing housebreaking implements by night and minor offences at LEEDS, SALFORD, WOKINGHAM ( Reuben Davis) and WAKE- FIELD ( Reuben Davies). 18.— At Glasgow ( City), charged with fraud.— John West, C. R. O. No. S/ 61734, Case No. 202, Supplement A ( Vol. X.), b. 1884, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, 2 moles near rt. ear, scar rt. cheek and bottom lip, lost fingers of rt. hand. A clerk ; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at LEEDS, YORK, PERTH ( John West), RIPON, HULL ( James Smith) and on WT. 19— Remanded at Rochford ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 26th inst., charged with garagebreaking and stealing motor car.— William James De Cort, C. R. O. No. 4523- 15, b. 1896, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, scar rt. of forehead and back rt. wrist. A motor driver ; native of London. Pre. con. of cyclestealing and minor offences at YORK and on N and Y. 20.— At Aberdeen ( City), charged with theft of watch.— Archibald Campbell Trail, C. R. O. No. 21721- 20, b. 1892, 5ft. 3| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A butcher; native of Fraserburgh. Pre. con. of attempted shopbreaking, larceny and minor offences at GREAT YARMOUTH and FRASERBURGH. 21.— At Manchester ( City), charged as Harry Wilson with housebreaking.— Solomon Morris, C. R. O. No. 13067- 20, b. 1900, 5ft. 3£ in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A butcher ; native of London. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, warehousebreaking, housebreaking, larceny and minor offences at CARDIFF ( Solomon Morris) and MANCHESTER ( Harry Wilson). 22.— Remanded at Rochford ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 26th inst., charged with garagebreaking and stealing motor car.— Charles Carsberg, C. R. O. No. 312- 21, b. 1875, 5ft. 2in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A dealer; native of London. Pre. con. of receiving, larceny and minor offences on E, G, J, S and Y. 23.— Remanded at Southport ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 25th inst., charged as James Albert Weston with fraud.— Albert Edward Thynne, C. R. O. No. 12789- 18, Case No. 37, 13- 4- 23, for portrait, b. 1900, 5ft. 5in., c. pale, h. brown, e. grey, scar rt. cheek. A fireman; native of Sheffield. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and minor offences at SHEFFIELD, ROTHERHAM and GLASGOW. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 25, 1923. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 24.— Remanded at Cheltenham ( Co.) P. Sess. till 26th inst., charged as Joseph Rogers with larceny. — James Smith, C. R. O. No. S/ 131043, b. 1886, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar rt. eyebrow. Labourer ; native of Linlithgow. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny and cyclestealing at KENDAL ( James Smith), GALASHIELS, BRAMPTON, DUNDEE, JEDBURGH, EDIN- BURGH ( Walter Dryden) and MIDDLES- BROUGH ( George Gracie). 25.— At Merthyr Tydfil ( Boro.) charged as Charles William Henry Scholls with stealing ( trick) 6 bottles of wine.— William Prescott, alias William Henry Prescod, C. R. O. No. S- 131441, b. 1880, 5ft. bin., h. black, e. brown, man of colour, scar over rt. eye, outside 1. eye and back 1. hand, lost top 3rd rt. finger. An engineer; native of Barbadoes ( West Indies). Pre. con. of larceny, fraud, attempted fraud, wounding and a minor offonce at BURTON- ON- TRENT ( William Prescott), SOUTHSHIELDS, SWANSEA. NEW- PORT ( MON.) ( William Frederick Prescod) and BRISTOL ( William Frederick Henry Prescod). 26— Remanded at Trowbridge ( Co.") Pol. Ct. till ' 26th inst., charged as Frank McCulloch with cycle- stealing.— Frank MacDonald, C. R. O. No. 10124- 20, b. 1895, 5ft. 6Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A collier ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at GARSTANG, PRESTON, BERKLEY ( Frank MacDonald), WEST HARTLEPOOL ( Frank McCullock) and on B and W. 27.— Remanded at Clacton- on- Sea ( Co.) P. Sess. till 30th inst., charged as Edward Patrick Hayes with officebreaking.— John Leonard Kinsella, C. R. O. No. 23785- 21, b. 1894, 5ft. 6£ in„ c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel. Pre. con. of wilful damage at STONE. 28— Remanded at Croydon Pol. Ct. ( L.)— Z Division— till 28th inst., charged with being a suspected person and breaking and entering pavilion and stealing cigarettes and chocolates, etc.— Frederick Charles Taylor, C. R. O. No. 21659- 20 b. 1904, 5ft. 8in., sturdy build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, clean shaven, mole rt. temple and each cheek, scar back of neck; dress, dk. mixture suit, dk. cap, boots. A coal screener; native of Dover. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at CANTERBURY, FOLKESTONE, MARGATE, DOVER and on M. 29.— Remanded at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct. till 26th inst., charged as Charles Ernest Lane with fraud.— Charles Ernest Lawson, C. R. O. No. 11268- 22, b. 1896, 5ft. 8| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar rt. of forehead and 1. of chin. A jeweller; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of fraud on C. 30.— Remanded at Woodbridge ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 26th inst., charged as Alfred John Thomas with larceny.— Alfred Thomas, alias George Roberts, C. R. O. No. 16470- 22, b. 1905, 5ft. 2Jin., c. pale, h. fair, e. blue. Pre. con. of attempted fraud and cyclestealing on N. 31.— Remanded at Southport ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 27th inst., charged with golf clubhousebreaking. — William Anderson, C. R. O. No. 674- 15, b. 1878, 5ft. 6 J in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, 3 small cut scars rt. forehead, cut scar 1. temple, top 2nd rt. finger and back 1. thumb. A fitter; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of countinghousebreaking, larceny and minor offences at SWANSEA, PONTY- POOT, ABERDARE, MONMOUTH, WAR- RINGTON, NEWPORT ( MON.), BIRKENHEAD ( Co.) ( William Anderson), SEAFORTH ( John Jones), CARDIFF ( William Pearson), STOCKTON ON- TEES ( William Murphy), RUNCORN and CHELTENHAM ( Henry Mansfield). 32.— Remanded at Royton ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 25th inst., charged with clubhousebreaking.— Valentine King, C. R. O. No. 9320- 23, b. 1879, 5ft. 4| in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny at STRANGEWAYS. 33.— Remanded at Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., till 31st inst., charged with fraud.— Richard Hogan, C. R. O. No. 14829- 19, b. 1863, 5ft. 5fin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar rt. of forehead and 1. cheek. A labourer ; native of Chatham, where he has cons, for larceny, wounding, indecent assault and minor offences. 34.— Remanded at Bow Street Pol. Pol. Ct. ( L.) — A Division case— till 25th inst., charged with stealing money from coffee stall.— William Edward Mullen, C. R. O. No. 12169- 21, b. 1904, 5ft. 2in., slim build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, clean shaven ; dress, blue jacket piped with red, blue trousers, grey cap, soft white collar, black boots, shabby appearance. A labourer ; native of Wednesday, July 25, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny at MAN- CHESTER, HAWARDEN and HEDON. 40.— Cheshire, Runcorn ( Co.).— Charles James Medhurst, Case No. 89, 3- 1- 23, and identical with James Wilson Woollatt, C. R. O. No. 8061- 23, at Warrington charged with fraud and remanded till 25th inst. 35.— Awaiting trial at Q. Sess., committed from Cheltenham ( Co.), charged with burglary and larceny. George Bick, C. R. O. No. 863- 14, Case No. 424, Supplement A ( Vol. IX.), b. 1896, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar 1. chin, May outside 1. wrist. A tinsmith ; native of Gloucester. Pre. con of shopbreaking, housebreaking, larceny and cyclestealing at GLOUCESTER, WHITE- HILL, NORTHAMPTON, LERWICK ( George Henry Bick) and BRISTOL ( George Bick). 41.— Gloucestershire, Bristol ( City).— Montague Osborne Tynte Pratt, C. R. O. No. M/ 7170, Case No. 104, 13- 7- 23. 42.— Hampshire, Alton ( Co.).— Edward Max- worthy, Case No. 10, 18- 7- 23, and identical with Ernest Maxworthy, C. R. O. No. 9466- 23, and sentenced 20- 7- 23 to 2 mos. impt. for larceny. LANCASHIRE. 36.— Liverpool ( City).— Remanded till 27th inst., charged with larceny from pawnbroker's shop. Entered shop and asked to be shown a breast pin with view to purchase and whilst assistant was attending to another customer he stole 3 breast pins ( recovered) and absconded.- Ernest Lee, alias James Johnson, C. R. O. No. M/ 7178, b. about 1901, 5ft. 8} in., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. haze), scar 1. cheek, W. E. L. rt. forearm, stammers Native of Glasgow. Stated he resided at Newcastle- on- Tyne and left there about 5 mos. ago, since when he has been following race meetings as bookmaker. Has recently visited Manchester, Blackpool and the Isle of Man. Portrait will appear next issue. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. 43.— Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Boro.).— Frank Pooley, Case No. 9, 18- 5- 20, and identical with Frank Pooley, C. R. O. No. 13976- 20, at Heswall ( Co.) and remanded till 26th inst. 44.— Kent, Dover ( Boro.).— Edwin Thomas Pope, Case No. 148, 9- 5- 23, at Rye. 45.— Kent, West Malling ( Co.).— George Braumer or Brooks, Case No. 7, 14- 5- 23, and identical with George Fay, C. R. O. No. 10505- 15, See Case No. 99, 20- 7- 23. 46.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Solomon Morris, C. R. O. No. 13067- 20, Case No. 13, 20- 7- 23. See also Case No. 21 current issue. 47.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Albert Carew, C. R. O. No. 18005- 22, Case No. Ill, 18- 7- 23. APPREHENSIONS. 37.— M. P. D., C. R .0.— Albert Edward Thynne, C. R. O. No. 12789- 18, Case No. 37, 13- 4- 23. See also Case No. 23 current issue. 38.— M. P. D., R Division.— Jack Jarvis, C. R. O. No. S/ 137755, Case No. 1, 1- 5- 14. 39.— Berkshire, Reading ( Boro.). — Charles Vickers, C. R. O. No. S/ 93430, Case No. 5, 9- 6- 22. 48.— Lancashire, Widnes ( Co.).— Man who gave name of Dr. Wilson, Case No. 129, 20- 7- 23. 49.— Staffordshire, Stoke- on- Trent ( Boro.).— Philip Trow, Case No. 22, 4- 7- 23. 50.— Staffordshire, Stoke- on- Trent ( Boro.).— William George Browning, Case No. 106,24- 2- 22. 51. Sussex ( East), Bexhill ( Co.).— Man, Case No. 133, 18- 7- 23. Bicycle recovered. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 25, 1923. APPREHENSIONS— continued. 52. Sussex ( West), Midhurst ( Co.).— George Beacher, Case No. 14, 23- 7- 23, and property recovered. 53.— Worcestershire, Kidderminster ( Boro.).— Man who gave name of Harold Baxter, Case No. 120, 28- 3- 23, and identical with Harold Baxter, C. R. O. No. 13907- 18, and sentenced. 4- 7- 23. to 1 mo. impt. for larceny. 54.— Yorkshire ( N. R.), Malton ( Co.).— Man who gave name of Bertram Hare, Case No. 48, 4- 5- 23, and bicycle recovered. it PORTRAIT OF PERSON WANTED. LINLITHUOWSHIRE. 55.— Linlithgow ( Co.).— For embezzling £ 32 12s., 25th ult., and contravention of Children Act, 1908. — James Kerr Smith, C. R. O. No. M/ 7177 ( no pre. A ^ ^ l ' jt v i 4 con. traced), b. 1885, 5ft. 6 or 7in., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, clean shaven, false teeth upper jaw, no teeth lower jaw, long scar one jaw, scar hack of neck ; dress, navy blue suit, It. grey tweed cap, white soft collar, blue and red striped tie, It. boots, may have fawn waterproof coat. Was secretary to local branch of British Legion and may frequent similar clubs. Warrant issued. Inf. to D. C. C., Linlithgow. RUTLAND. 56 — Oakham ( Co.).— Hugh Goodridge, Case NO. 6, 16- 7- 23, is identical with Reginald North, C. R. O. No. 16467- 14, b. 1890, 5ft, lOfin., c. fresh, h. brown e. blue. Pre. con. of bigamy at MANCHESTER. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Oakham. PROPERTY STOLEN. ABERDEENSHIRE. 57.— Aberdeen ( Co.).— 6th inst.. lady's crossover ring, 2 diamonds Jet., weight together 1.06cts., 3546 and S. G. H. scratched inside ring. Inf. to the C. C., Aberdeen. AYRSHIRE. 58.— Ayr ( Burgh).— Between 14th and 17th inst., from the person.— Silver English lever watch, No. 82928, John Forrest, London, on dial, and gold garter on back ; Elgin gold filled do., white dial, black Roman characters, E. Madden engraved on case, a single 9ct. curb albert and gold appendage ( stone missing) attached. Also from hotel bed- rooms.— Lt. grey tweed overcoat, black velvet collar, half lined, tab hanger on which may be Paiter, Newcastle ; pair of Carl Zeiss field- glasses, one eyepiece chipped; pair of do., chip inside 1. lense; cheque book of Bank of Liverpool and Martins Ltd., King- street Branch, South Shields, containing about 20 blank cheques ; brown leather suit- case, about 30 by 20 by 8in., may have Dickens & Jones, Regent- street, inside, J. W. outside, new, 2 locks ( one on each side), clasp in centre, containing lady's mole fur coat with kit Wednesday, July 25, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. fox collar, brown mink do. ( lined brown chiffon with velvet flowers thereon, label inside with a name and Vienna Exhibition), No. 2A Brownie Kodak camera, small ebony hair- pin box with silver W. on lid, ivory hair brush and comb ; brown leather attache- ease, size about 20in., lined dk. blue, pocket in lid containing two portraits of gentlemen in silver frames, containing blue leather roll- up manicure set in gilt and ivory, ivory and silver cigarette- holder, string of ivory beads, onyx and paste braei'let, pair of crystal earrings, spirit flask in black leather, with silver drinking cup. Inf. to the C. C., Ayr. CHESHIRE. 59.— Macclesfield ( Co.).— 21st inst., from motor cars ( unattended) at Upton.— Clock, Smith's, nickel plated, about the size of a man's watch, white face, slight crack on dial, ring over figure 6, and not over figure 12; watch, white nickel, keyless, white face, black numerals, Swiss make, snap at back. Inf. to Supt. Hindley, Macclesfield. \ 60.— Middlewich ( Co.).— 18th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking scullery window and releasing catch) at Bradfield Green.— Gent's silver wristlet watch, white face, luminous. Roman numerals, seconds finger missing, part of radium on minute finger missing, keyless : gent's black lace box calf boots, toecaps, size 8 ; pair green woollen socks, tine thread. Two Steeples marked on tab ; and £ 3 5s.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1883 to 1893, 5ft, 7in., clean shaven, broad features ; dress, dk. clothing, cap ( too small). Appearance of tramp. Inf. to Supt. Cash, Middlewich. 61— Middlewich ( Co.).— Five medals ( one about size of 5s.- piece, plain edge, scroll of leaves round outside with name C. Plumb across one side, W. & E.. M. C. & F. on other siele ; other four ornamental meelals, about size of 2s.- piece, three of which bear initials C. P. and W. & E. M. C. & F.). Inf. to Supt. Cash, Middlewich. 62.— Stalybridge ( Boro.).— 21st inst., from public house.— Gent's dk. slate grey overcoat, new, Raglan shape, loose belt, 2 pockets inside anel 2 vertical pockets outside, red tab inside back of neck with Sartorial thereon, to fit man about 5ft. 10in', in one of the pockets were a Peterson f * \> pipe ( straight mouthpiece, with Jin. gold mount) and a tan Cape rubber lined tobacco pouch, the belt of the overcoat was also in one of the pockets. Inf. to the C. C., Stalybridge. 63 — Stockport ( Boro.).— 18th or 19th inst., by housebreaking ( window insecurely fastened).— Silver Egyptian watch chain, 4in. squares joined together by small links ; 9ct. bangle, dog- link pattern, chased, heart, cross, anchor and small padlock attached ; 9ct. ring, set turquoise ; 9ct. do., set 15 sapphires and diamonds ( one row of sapphires and two rows of diamonds); 9ct. do., 2 rubies and diamonds in gipsy setting ; 22ct. wedding do., old, set diamond ; 9ct. do., set ruby surrounded by diamonds ; about 35 old English coins ; 2 sovereigns ( 1914 and 1916); and £ 5 Treasury notes. Inf. to the C. C., Stockport. 64 - Stockport ( Boro.).— 18th or 19th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing window with instrument). — 9et. signet ring, initials E. W. thereon ; 18ct. engagement do., set 3 sapphires and 2 diamonds ; 3 old French coins ; dented shilling ; do. sixpence ; pair small nail scissors ; and small black leather purse. Inf. to the C. C., Stockport. CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND. 65.— Whitehaven ( Co.).— 3rd or 4th inst., from jeweller's shop.— 20 yis. gold filled Elgin watch, demi- hunter ; 4 silver wristlet watches and straps ; silver wristlet watch, square front, and silver bracelet; screw front watch, American Elgin ; 2 gold filled wristlet watches and bracelets ; 3 lady's golel pocket watches; silver centre seconds nurse's watch ; 12 gent's silver pocket watches ; black case hunting watch ; 2 black case watches with Russell, Liverpool, on dial; silent Kee Less clock on brass stand, no main springs ; black do. on wood stand ; 2 Big Ben alarm clocks ; 6 gent's lever metal watches ; Duplex alarum clock, repeat ; Courier do. ; Globe time dust prove case; automobile watch- clock ; 2 small bedroom clocks ; brass alarum, big bell on top ; alarum clock, black dial, luminous hands, night and day : square wood bedroom clock ; 3 wood cased keyless clocks, small size ; 5 9ct. keeper rings ; 3 do. buckle do. ; 10 22ct. wedding do. ; 6 gent's silver alberts ; 6 white metal do. ; 9 silver shell do. ; 8 pairs scissors, large and small; field- glasses in case with strap ; 2 telescopes ; 4 reading glasses ; 24 tea anel dessert spoons ; show- case of eyeglasses and spectacles, about 50 pairs; E. P. N. S. handbag purse; 24 men's purses on THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 25, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. cards ; square ebony hand mirror; about 12 gold and silver brooches on cards ; square American alarum clock, Best Make, Parker on box ; glass bottles and glass salts with spoons ; and ther- mometers. Inf. to Supt. Melville, Whitehaven. DERBYSHIRE. 06.— Alfreton ( Co.).— 17th inst., from outfitter's shop.— Cricket ball, leather, painted red, marked M. C. C. ; lady's grey sports hat with black band ; lady's tennis hair net.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, who gave name of William Smith, b. about 1883, 5ft. 6in., broad build, c. tanned ( dirty), not recently shaved, high cheek bones ; dress, long dk. coat and vest, brown cord trousers, dk. cap, army boots. Stayed at Chester- field hostel, 17th inst., and talked of proceeding in diiection of Derby. Inf. to Supt. Fennell, Alfreton. 67.— Chapel- en- le- Frith ( Co.).— 15th or 16th inst., from a hut ( window insecure), at New Mills.— 3 bread knives, about Sin. long, black and white horn handles ; tin opener, bull's heacl pattern ; 5 ordinary grey or brown army blankets ( 2 have a piece of red tape stitched in one corner); 2 pieces American cloth, marble coloured pattern ( 9yds. in one piece and 3yds. in the other) ; and lOlbs. of soap, in 2in. square tablets, Calvert's White Windsor stamped on one. Inf. to Supt. MacDonald, Chapel- en- le- Frith. HAMPSHIRE. 68.— Kingsclere ( Co.).— 20th or 21st inst,, by burglary ( unfastened scullery window) at South- ington Overton.— Lady's fawn mackintosh, fit a person about 5ft, 4in., two vertical pockets outside; lady's fawn skirt, faint dk. stripe, imitation patch pocket on each hip ; lady's dk. blue overall with small white spots, cut out but not made up ; 2 pairs lady's black stockings ; pair gent's fawn socks ; lady's grey dress, with tab ( Made by Liberty, Regent Street, London, thereon) ; lady's It. green dress, roll collar, white silk waistband ; white pillow slip; white apron ; part of a lady's white petticoat, insertion taken off the bottom. Inf. to Supt. Sackley, Kingsclere. 69.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— 20th inst., by house- breaking ( window insecure).— Solid gold bangle, curb pattern, stamped 18ct. on each link, safety chain attached, snap fastening ; band bracelet, has straight line of filligree work at top of same, hinge fastening ; gold ring, set 5 opals, large size, claw setting, opal in centre is larger than others, which are graduated ; gold keeper ring, fancy knob pattern, about 5 in number ; gold dress ring, set 2 turquoises and 3 diamonds, gipsy setting ; small silver ring, diamond shape front with glass, with blue butterfly wing under glass ; fine gold double neckchain, link pattern, very long, with fastener at back ; gold neckchain, plain, has gold cross attached ; gold pendant, star shaped, about 8 in number, set turquoise and pearls, graduated to point of each star, can be made into a brooch ; beaten silver vanity bag, oblong shape, with chain attached, has mirror fixed inside, about 3£ x 2Jin., plain pattern.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1882, 5ft. 6 or 7in., well built, clean shaven ; dress, navy blue suit and grey felt hat. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. 70.— Southampton ( Boro.).— Between 14th and 16th inst., from stewards' quarters of s. s. Leviathan. — 18ct. watch, Richard H. Healey engraved inside, and chain. Inf. to the C. C., Southampton. KENT. 71.— Margate ( Boro.).— 15th inst., from bathing hut.— Lady's 2- stone diamond and platinum ring, crossover claw setting, weight of diamonds between 4 and 5 carats. Inf. to the C. C., Margate. 72.— Ramsgate ( Boro.).— 19th inst.— Gent's O'Brien Coventry Challenger bicycle, model 3- R, Reg. No. 320649, enamelled black, gold lined, usual parts plated, B. S. A. 3- speed gear, lever brakes, Dunlop tyres, rubber pedals, large transfer and leather extension on rear mudguard, upturned handle- bars, nickel plated oil lamp in front, black pump, name J. T. Bowles on card in tool- bag. New condition.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1893, tall and thin, who called at the resi- dence of owner, outside which bicycle was left, and enquired for apartments. Inf. to the C. C., Ramsgate. LANCASHIRE. 73.— Bolton ( Co.). — 20th inst, by larceny ( dwelling, door insecure), at Farnworth.— 9ct. double albert, 2 gold, medals attached, bearing Wednesday, July 25, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. following letters and numbers, 1st, F. A. SS.— A. R. A. F. C. 1920 & 21 League on back and W. S. in centre on front.— 2nd, F. S. S. L. Albert Road F. C. W. S. 1922 & 23 on back and red unicorn in centre of shield on front; Canadian gold double albert, 9ct, oval shaped locket attached, photo of boy inside; gent's silver lever watch, white dial, Roman numerals, gold fingers, Thomas Russell & Sons on dial, keywind, No. 1270573 ; lady's silver watch, white dial, Roman numerals, black fingers, chased back, out of order ; grey suede lap over • cigarette- case, fastens with 2 studs. Inf. to Supt. Turner, Bolton. 74.- Burnley ( Boro.).— 5th inst., from shop.— 3Jyds. of It. grey worsted cloth, with blue pin stripe; 3| yds. of dk. grey do., herring bone pattern ; 3| yds. of fine blue serge, with faint stripe ; 3| yds. of It. grey whipcord cloth. Inf. to the C. C., Burnley 75- Bury ( Co.).— 20th inst., from hutfitter' shop at Radeliffe.— Pair gent's brown worsted trousers with dk. blue and It. brown stripe, 44in. waist, 28in. leg, 2 side pockets, 1 hip pocket; gent's waistcoat of the same material, fastened with brown glass buttons which have metal edges, 4 outside and 1 inside pocket. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 76.— Liverpool ( City).— 12th or 13th inst., by housebreaking ( window insecure). Four large silver dinner forks, King's pattern, I. stamped on handle ; 5 small do. dessert ; silver fish knife and fork, King's pattern, I. stamped on ; do. dessert, with mother- o'- pearl handle; do. sauce ladle, King's pattern, I. stamped on ; do. large soup do., I. stamped on handle, 18in. long ; 3 plain silver serviette- rings ( one has crest with 5 a rows thereon and number of letters around); 2 large silver spoons, King's pattern, I. stamped on ; 5 do. dessert, King's pattern, I. stamped on ; 4 do. afternoon tea, stamped with figure of man at end, known as Apostle pattern ; large tea do., King's pattern, I. stamped on ; 4 large fancy do., lOin. long ; 6 ice do., about Sin. long; old silver cheese scoop; silver salver, about Sin. across, standing on 3 feet; do. sugar sifter, large size ; 2 silver flower vases, about 7in. high. All the above articles are chased on handles, except where otherwise stated. Inf.. to the C. C., Liverpool. 77.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 13th or 14th inst,, by oflicebreaking ( breaking window), at Failsworth.— £ 174 10s. lid., consisting of 159 £ 1 notes, £ 5 Bank of England note ( number coming between D/ 26 76884- 9 and D/ 26 76890- 2), 5 10s. notes, and £ 8 0s. lid. silver and bronze. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 78.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 16th inst., from a dye works, at Eccles.— Gent's fawn raincoat, rubber lined, fit man 5ft. 6in. ; bath towel, red stripes at end ; bicycle tyre, studded, 28 x ljin., beaded edge; and 5 bicycle spanners, various sizes.— Suspicion is attached to William McClear, b. 1906, 5ft. 5in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue; dress, dirty jacket and vest, corduroy trousers and black boots ( far worn), slovenly appearance. A labourer. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 79 — Ormskirk ( Co.).— Between 11th and 20th inst>, by larceny ( dwelling, cutting glass from window), at Aughton.— 6 plain and 6 engraved silvei tea spoons ; 12 fish knives and forks, plated, with ivory handles ; 12 silver fish knives and forks, pearl handles, knives engraved with bird, etc. ; pair lady's brown brogue shoes, size 6 ; 2 pairs boy's black boots, both pairs newly soled. Inf. to Supt. Pagett, Ormskirk. 80.— Rawtenstall ( Co.).— 18th or 19th inst., by housebreaking ( window insecurely fastened), at Haslingden.— Pair gold rimmed eye- glasses ; black imitation leather note- case with 3 pockets, con- taining motor driver's licence in name of Cyril Stork, The Trees, Helmshore, dated April, 1923, issued at County Offices,' Preston ; also several letters bearing same name, together with 3s. Inf. to Supt. Linaker, Rawtenstall. 81.— Rawtenstall ( Co.).— 19th or 20th inst., by officebreaking ( breaking window at rear of premises), at Waterfoot.— Empire typewriter, in wooden oak coloured carrier cover, white enamel of keys O and S broken off ; £ 3 worth of Jd., Id., ljd. and 2d. postage stamps ; full box of cigars and box containing about 20 cigars, all La Grande brand. Inf. to Supt. Linaker, Rawtenstall. 82.— Reedley ( Co.).— 21st inst., by larceny ( dwelling, duplicate key) at Colne.— Lady's gold chain, about 60in. long, believed 9ct., rope pattern, long link with gold knob at end and rope pattern alternately, had attached 18ct. locket, square pattern, engraved with exception of centre, containing photo of boy and girl, gold bar on toy of locket, also attached green mottled luckp stone, about 2in. long, gold knob and swivel at 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 25, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. end of stone ; miniature 9ct. violin without bow, lin. long; miniature silver do. without bow, lin. long ; and silver violin bow. Inf. to Supt. Cleal, Reedley. 83.- Rochdale ( Co.).— Between 8th and 10th inst., from bedroom of public- house.— Gent's 9ct. double curb albert, had attached a Buffalo gold medal, raised centre, inscribed Philanthropic Lodge, No. 349, Presented to William Howarth for attendance, 3rd degree ; 1 Buffalo gold medal,, plain, with inscription Presented to William Howarth, for attendance, for same lodge ; 1 gold tilled sovereign- case, containing 2 sovereigns and 4 half- sovereigns; I metal cigar- cutter, bottle shape. Inf. to Supt. Kenyon, Rochdale. LINCOLNSHIRE. 84.- Bourne ( Co.).— Between 6th and 12th inst., from outhouse.— Double- barrelled sporting gun, 12in. bore, faulty ejector, long barrels, words of engraving on metal of stock partly worn off, stock much older than barrels, has 2 small file cuts in wood under butt. Inf. to Supt. Duffin, Bourne. SOMERSET. 85.- Bath ( City).— 14th or 15th inst., by burglary ( forcing back window with instrument). — 12 Georgian silver coins, principally sixpences and shillings ; spade guinea, in very good preser- vation ; 6 Bank of England £ 5 notes, issued at Bristol 24- 11- 21, and numbered U/ 39 66963, 4, 7, 8, or between U/ 39 84851 and 84860 ; and about £ 5 15s. ; 1 packet of cigarettes, very large size, Paradaki Bros., Samos, Turkey, Non Plus Ultra, Sultans, on each cigarette. Inf. to the C. C., Bath. 86.— Bath ( City).— 16th inst., by housebreaking ( believed forcing front door bodily pressure).— Lady's old- fashioned gold watch, chased face, keywinding ; old- fashioned gold ring, set 2 small white stones ; gold curb bracelet, small locket attached ; heavy plain gold wedding ring, believed 22ct. Inf. to the C. C., Bath. 87- Bath ( City).— 16th inst., from hall of dwelling house.— Jacobean oak clock, new, Doric model, wood pillar each side, size lOin. by lOfin. by 4Jin., No. 942. This clock was packed in a cardboard box with Newbridge Clocks and Con- trollers, Newbridge Works, Bath, printed thereon. Inf. to the C. C., Bath. 88.— Yeovil ( Co.).— 19th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing side door bodily pressure).— Gold chain bracelet, small round links ; gold plain do., round; 2 small watch guards, about 1ft. in length, gold ; gold locket, A. G. S. on front, con- taining 2 photos ( 1 lady and 1 child) ; do., oval shape, opens at back, containing lady's photo, fancy front; gold bar brooch, 2 pearls set in centre in circle ; gold brooch, 2 ivy leaves ; do. with 2 bells, one sapphire in centre leaf, set pearls ; gold safety pin do., true lover's knot set in pearls ; platinum brooch with brilliants set in shape of daisy, It. ruby in centre of daisy ; old do. with corals; old do. with crystaline stones ; small pearl necklace, 18in. long, with clasp ; gold ring, shape of small signet with hair inside glass ; do., garnet in centre surrounded by pearls, with chased gold round ; gold band do., 1 diamond and 1 ruby, 1 diamond missing, this ring is cut open ; gold narrow band do., oval ruby in centre ; diamond do., small stones ; 2 gold keeper do. ; 2 memorial do., one engraved Peter, Ludgate, with date on it about 1790 ; lady's small oxydised watch ; and £ 12.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : 1st, b. about 1883, about 5ft. lOin. ; wearing blue suit.— 2nd, about 5ft. 6in. ; wearing grey mack- intosh and ( believe d) trilby hat. Inf. to Supt. Williams, Yeovil. SUFFOLK ( EAST). 89.— Ipswich ( Boro.).— 20th inst., by shop- breaking ( removing glass from window at rear of shop and unfastening catch).— Brownie Gillette safety razor; Tuckaway Gillette do. ; leather case Gillette do. ; 2 Richwood Gillette do. ; Valet Auto Strop do. ; New Gillette do. ; safety blade stropping machine; 3 packets of Valet Auto Strop safety razor blades, each packet containing 5 blades ; nickel penknife, 2 blades, Wragg, Garwood- street, Sheffield, on blade ; 3 pocket knives, smooth handles, believed 2 black and 1 white, capped ends ; 3 ivory handle pen- knives, 2 blades ; 5 metal sports knives, con- taining 2 blades, corkscrew, etc. ; stag handle do. ; pearl and silver handle fruit knife, Harrison Brothers & Howson believed to be on blade ; 3 ivory handle penknives, 2 blades, F. Newton, Sheffield, on blade ; ivory handle penknife, H. Robinson & Co., Sheffield, on blade ; pearl handle penknife, H. Robinson & Co., Sheffield, on blade ; very small pearl handle penknife, capped Wednesday, July 25, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. end, Butler & Co. and Key on blade ; 8 ivory and pearl penknives, some with 2 blades and scissors ; micrometer, marked 3 M., Starrett, At hoi, Mass. ; do., marked No. 2, Starrett, Athol, Mass. ; Colgate's shaving stick, in nickelled ease ; fountain pen ; and about £ 7. Inf. to the C. C., Ipswich. SURREY. 90.- Dorking ( Co.).— Between 22nd ult. and 17th inst., from private stables at Capel.— Two gent's riding saddles ( 1 large buff, by Owen ; 1 small pigskin, by Tompkins, Bicester, on brass plate) ; f> air of hock caps, new ; yellow jersey ; and a pair of fancy socks. Inf. to Supt. Barnard, Dorking. 91.- Dorking ( Co.).— Between 14th and 17th inst., from dwelling ( forcing kitchen window with instrument) at Chipstead.— J doz. silver tea spoons and a pair of silver sugar tongs to match, small shell pattern on top of handle ; 1 doz. fish knives and forks, ivory handles with silver band round ; 1 doz. small silver tea do. ; J doz. small stainless steel knives, Frank Cobb and Co., Cutlers,-. Sheffield, makers, on blades ; 5 large stainless steel knives, Frank Cobb and Co., Cutlers, Sheffield, makers, on blades; £ doz. souvenir tea spoons ; 4 small stainless steel knives ; small silver bowl, small handles on side, Harpendon inscribed thereon ; antique oblong silver snuff- box, crossed and chased on top ; J doz. waistcoat buttons, green enamelled and gold with mother- o'- pearl centre ; small silver necklace, set amethyst; silver City badge, marked Carpenters Company ; 4 white ivory handle razors, Mappin & Webb, makers ; 2 small pocket knives ; 2 silver muffineers, about 5in. high ; J doz. fruit knives and forks, with mother- o'- pearl handles ; Lachenal concertina, silver keys ; clarionet, in a black American cloth case ; small pocket Kodak camera. Inf. to Supt. Barnard, Dorking. 92. Guildford ( Co.).— 20th inst., by shop- breaking, at Gomshall.— Pair men's black boots, size 7 ; 6 pairs lady's white silk stockings ; 7 pairs grey do. ; grey cap ; mole tie; 6 pairs leather laces ; 70 hat- pins, with imitation silver tops ; 3s. in bronze ( including several farthings); and quantity of tobacco and cigarettes.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1893 to 1898, 5ft. 7in. ; dress, sports coat ( one button fastener), grey cap ( stolen), and grey flannel trousers, respectable appearance. Inf. to the D. C. C., Guildford. 93 — Guildford ( Co.).— 21st inst., by burglary ( breaking window and forcing catch) at Artington. — Old silver cigarette- box, rounded corners and edges, monogram on lid, gilded inside, containing Russian cigarettes, Barkoff brand; 2 Burmese tobacco- boxes, copper and bronze, with cocoanut wood outside; small silver tray, inscribed Presented to Capt. Younger by the 2nd East Riding of York- shire R. G. A. Volunteers; and Royal Surrey County Hospital collecting box. Inf. to the D. C. C., Guildford. SUSSEX ( EAST). 94.— Eastbourne ( Boro.).— During past 6 months from a jewel- case.— Gold chain necklace, with single diamond drops, two in centre, with fine chain loop between each drop, snap fatening; heart shaped tie- pin, moonstone in centre with diamonds around ; gold tie- pin, in form of two golf clubs with pearl in centre. Inf. to the C. C., Eastbourne. SUSSEX ( WEST). 95.— Worthing ( Co.).— 21st inst.— Pair gent's brown brogue shoes, size 10, rubber soles ; pair of gent's brown shoes, size 10 ; pair of gent's black boots, size 10 ; gent's heavy Burberry overcoat, Raglan pattern, fawn grey colour ; gent's brown mixture do., diagonal pattern ; lady's Burberry do. colour shot purple brown ; ( gent's overcoats are a very large size, fit man 6ft. or more, and were used for motoring).— Suspicion is attached to A Man, tall; dress, believed grey suit, trilby hat. This man was seen to cross the lawn at back of house from which the property was stolen, and was carrying a bundle under his arm. Inf. to Supt. Bristowe, Worthing. PROPERTY RECOVERED. ESSEX. 96.— Grays ( Co.).— Property, Case No. 66, 6- 6- 23. LANCASHIRE. 97.— Rochdale ( Co.).— Property, Case No. 61, 18- 7- 23. C * \> 12 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 25, 1923. 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. 1, as stolen, etc. :— CHESHIRE. 102.— Macclesfield ( Boro.).— 14th or 15th inst.. " Sun Villiers," solo. M- 8942. colour, black, tank lined gold. Sun transfer on head of machine and tank. Rear mudguard spliced. Left spring of saddle broken. Two- speed gear. No clutch. Dunlop tyres, rear tyre cut. Push start. Excise Licence expired 31- 12- 22. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CARS. LANCASHIRE. 98.— Liverpool ( City).— Between 1st and 30th April, " Ford." KB- 7926. Engine No. 2327015. 22.9 H. P. Bevel drive. Van body. Colour red. R. Baird, Confectioner and Scotch Scone Maker, 22, Scotland Road, Liverpool, painted thereon. The car was obtained on the hire purchase system. The Registration Book is in possession of the hirer who is alleged to have disposed of the car. CORNWALL. 103.— Liskeard ( Co.).— 20th or 21st., " B. S. A." Combination, 1923 model. AF- 7139. Frame No. B. 6515. Engine No. 8193. 4£ H. P. Chain drive. Model H. 2 side car. Colour : sidecar dk. green, black mudguards, brown waterproof cover- ing ; cycle black, plated handle- bars, tank green panels cream. Cylinder cracked, discharging oil 1. side of engine. Mark in front of splashboard caused by erasing dent. Machine nearly new. Excise Licence, 4- 6- 23, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CYCLES. \ METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 99.— M Division.— 23rd inst. " Douglas," combination. 1919 model. XF- 2444. Frame No. 8997. Engine No. 7993. 4 H. P. Chain- cum- belt drive. Slipper shaped sidecar. Colour, cycle black sidecar blue. Upholstery black. Excise Licence expires 30- 9- 23. attached. Loser holds Registration Book. ESSEX. 104.— Southend ( Boro.).— Between 14th and 16th inst., " Wolf," solo, 1920 model. HJ- 1506. Frame No. 435002. Engine No. A. 3726. 2f H. P. Chain- cum- belt drive. Colour black, lined gold. Wolf transfer on petrol tank. Tank soldered at bottom near side corner. Wheels 26 x 2J. Dunlop tyres. Pedley belt. Acetylene lamp attached, slightly damaged. Excise Licence, issued 15- 1- 23,, expires 31- 12- 23. Loser holds Registration Book. 100.— P Division.— 22nd inst., " Triumph," 1920 model. PB- 812. Usual Triumph colour. Frame No. 305851. Engine No. 66220. 4 H. P. Belt drive, Lamps front and rear. Carrier at rear. Foot and hand brakes. Right heel clutch instead of hand clutch. Three speed gear. Eight spokes broken in rear wheel. Excise Licence, 15- 1- 23, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. 101.— W Division.— 21st or 22nd inst., " Triumph, Cycle and " Stevens " canoelet sidecar, W. D. model. XD- 425. Engine No. Y. T. P. 47425. Straight handle- bars. Acetylene lighting. Low built machine. Wide chassis. Enclosed spare wheel. Sidecar painted grey, black edging. Upholstery Bedford cord. Goodrich tyre on side- car. Heavy Dunlop on rear. Avon on front. Head spring broken. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 23, attached. SURREY. 105.— Chertsey ( Co.).— 21st inst. " Triumph," solo. 1923 model R. ME- 9790. Frame No. 330131. Engine No. 89628. 3| H. P. Chain drive. Usual Triumph colour. Handle- bars reversed on head lug. Bowden controls. Dunlop tyres, Schrader valves in Avon inner tubes. O. H. valves. Two exhausts from cylinder. Excise Licence, 22- 5- 23, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 106.— Sheffield ( City).— 20th or 21st inst., " Triumph," with Douglas sidecar, 1919 model. W- 8946. Frame No. 289061. Engine No. E. 61584.. 4 H. P. Chain- cum- belt drive. Colour, tank Wednesday, July 25, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES— contd. grey with green panels, sidecar green. Upholstery brown leather ( new). Brooks saddle. Dunlop tyres on back wheel and sidecar. Beldam tyre on front wheel. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 23, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. No. 138510, Goerz Tenax on outside, folding type, Dagor lens, No. 1.6.8. F. 12.5. C. M. 431066 under- neath lens, D R ., No. 25846, D. R. G. M., Compur. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 107.- M Division.—" Daimler," Case No. 36 23- 7- 23. SURREY. 108. Chertsey ( Co.).—" Standard," Case No. 69, 18- 7- 23. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 109— T Division. -" Sunbeam," Cases No. 60, 13- 7- 23, and 76, 20- 7- 23. 110.— X Division.—" F. N.," Case No. 47, 9- 7- 23. PROPERTY FOUND. LANCASHIRE. 111.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 12th inst,, abandoned at Urmston.— Gent's bicycle, 26in. frame, 28in. wheels, straight handle- bars, Brooks saddle, rat- trap pedals, celluloid mudguards, Pericles tyre front, Warwick tyre back, no bell, tool- bag or pump, in dilapidated condition. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. PROPERTY FOUND IN THE POSSESSION OF A PRISONER. HAMPSHIRE. 112.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— Found in the possession of James Owen Connor, remanded till 25th inst., charged with larceny.— Camera, PROPERTY TRACED TO THE POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 113.— C. O. Division.— Property traced to the possession of William Weatherill, C. R. O. No. 106- 17, Alfred Ernest Tragheim, C. R. O. No. 421- 16, Case No. 44, 2- 5- 23, Arthur Randall, James Rogers and Cecil Larlham, awaiting trial for burglary at country mansions and receiving.— Gold ring, formed 2 thin rings joined, one set 2 gold hearts and one mounted a right hand set on turquoise on sleeve; 18ct. belcher do., set small diamond ; peridot and pearl pendant, on 15ct. gold chain ; pair wire earrings, shape of fly, set paste pearls, white stones wings and ruby eyes ; yellow metal ring, set red stones ; black leather wallet, silver corner ; small brilliant ; silver clasp, rose shape, set 13 brilliants ; do., oval, Jin. long, set oval ruby, surrounded 10 small brilliants ; small pearl, round ; do., pear shaped ; gent's gold pin, mounted large round pearl, pin has been broken and repaired ; gent's gold dress stud, round, set 4 pearls and 5 turquoise ; well cut topaz, pear shaped, lin. long, fin. t base ; hexagonal box, white enamel on gold, festoon pink roses round lid, each side of hexagon lin., fin. deep ; oval gold brooch, fin. by Jin., plaited hair under glass, surrounded 12 small pearls, pin missing ; gold cigarette- case, 3in. by 3Jin., convex, 2 blue enamel key pattern diagonal bands, blue stone press ; cigarette holder, 9ct., cup shape quill mouthpiece ; 9ct. do., conical shape, minus mouthpiece ; pair scissors charm, gold sheath, lin. long ; lady's gold watch guard, 4ft. 6in. long, swivel attachment; gold pencil- case, shape of pillar, by S. Mordan & Co., griffin seal at base ; do., extending pendant, silver and gold alternate extensions, makers Hamilton & Co., London and Calcutta, 1326, scratched thereon ; Swan pen, gold covered barrel ; fob seal, set onyx, shield shape, bar with 3 fleur- de- lys and rose either side bar, attached black ribbon, gold pen ; 2 18ct. dress studs ; silver fruit fork, folding, 2 prongs, mother- o'- pearl handle ; do. fruit knife, folding, mother- o'- pearl handle ; do. matchbox, oval chatelaine, 2fin. long, fitted knife, button hook and pencil, makers Thornhill & Co., 144, New Bond Street; do pencil- case, extending, by S. Mordan & Co., fitted pencil and pen, gilt J nib ; do. snuff box, oval, 2fin. by 1 15/ 16in., embossed lid, woman reclining with dog; 14 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 25, 1923. TRACED TO POSSESSION OF PRISONERS— cntd. do. antique spoon, shell pattern, 2Jin. diameter, handle 2in. long representing basket of flowers sur- mounted cherubim's head : do. vinaigrette, oblong, 2in. by fin. by 3/ 16in., 7 leaves engraved top and bottom ; box, metal filigree, ljin. by ljin. by lin., top inlaid black and light brown stone, cat's- eye each side in gilt setting; yellow metal brooch, small, set 11 imitation pearls; do., 2Jin. bar, set oval ruby red stone ; card case, crocodile leather, 4 9ct. gold corners ; Kodak camera, 3A, No. D. R. G. M. 371939, black leather ease and straps ; dressing case, pigskin, 18in. by 13in. by 7in., fitted glass bottles, etc., with metal cap, lined red silk ; amber cigar holder, 2Jin. long, gold mount, red leather case ; amber do., new, 3Jin. long, gold mount, black leather case ; cigarette box, yellow metal Japanese, 3Jin. by 2Jin. by IJin., black enamel maple leaves on lid and sides, 4 birds inside lid, cockerel inside bottom, bird and bamboo plant bottom ; cigarette case, fawn leather, 3Jin. by 3in., purse pattern, snap fastener, pouch for matches inside, edge of flap . mounted yellow metal, monogram m'ssing; charm, white metal, Chinese characters; chatelaine, egg shaped, white metal, small china doll inside; clock, 8- day, 2Jin. by I fin., French movements, white face, small dial, black hands and numerals ; yellow metal fob, 5Jin. long, mesh pattern ; pomade pot, glass, 1 Jin. diameter, silver and green enamel push on lid> maker L. & S., Birmingham, date 1810- 11 ; small ivory egg, contains small chessmen ; needle case, steel, I Jin. long; pair opera glasses, rigid frame, by Chevalier, gilt and mother- o'- pearl, in grey suede pouch, lined red ; pair do., straight rigid frame, gilt and fawn leather, in oblong white silk fold over case, decorated steel beads ; yellow metal pendant, candelabra shape, mounted white enamel spots, 4 blue enamel drops ; china snuff box, shape of hamper bound white metal edges and sides, flowers painted top and sides, picture of mandarin in garden inside lid ; thermometer, mounted on marble obelisk, 4in. high ; cut glass vinaigrette, 3Jin. long, glass stopper, silver screw- on cap, probable date 1777 ; glass do., 2in. long, glass stopper, silver hinged cap, mounted blue butterfly wing, makers L. & S., Birmingham, 1814- 15; porcelaine do., tube shape, festoon roses round sides, gilt perforated cap, Dyrose, Maker, on bottom ; brown leather wallet, combined note holder, crossover straps ; rigid pigskin note wallet, lined light brown watered silk, maker Walter Jones ; white metal wrist watch, Swiss make, luminous hands and numerals, glass and open metal guard ; 2 chronograph watches, gunmetal; gold brooch, set topaz, fin. by 9/ 16in., surrounded 2 rows seed pearls ; red enamel locket, set chip diamonds, laurel leaves, back missing; bed warmer, miniature, old- fashioned, long handle; silver box, 3in. long, lid studded turquoise, maker C. & W. S., Bir- mingham, 1879 ; snuff box, porcelain, bird on lid, beetle front, 1570 and anchor on bottom ; ivory patch box, oblong, lid set round well cut topaz, line pale blue velvet, fitted oblong mirror ; lid of box, circular porcelain, figures of two Chinamen thereon ; cameo brooch, bust of woman, set yellow metal; do., woman with Cupid, ljin. by 1 Jin. ; do., woman's head set gold frame pendant, surrounded 2 snakes, ljin. by ljin. ; do., woman's bust, 1 fin. by lfin. ; 2 antique buckles, yellow metal; 1 oval do., steel, set steel studs ; round cameo, man's head, T. Sauelini on edge ; do., woman's head ; old steel fob on black ribbon, old steel watch key and seal attached; fruit knife, folding, tortoiseshell handle ; plaque, oval, 3in. by 2Jin., raised head of woman ; miniature, oval, Marie Antoinette, 2Jin. by 2in., Firenze written on back ; do., oval, lady, side curls, blue fringe dress, 2fin. by 3Jin., gold pendant frame, T. Tremlett, Paris, on back ; do., oval, gent, white hair, dark coat, lace cravat, plaited hair at back, gold pendant frame, 2fin. by 2Jin. ; do., oblong, 2Jin. by lfin., lady in early 16th Century costume and head- dress, pearls round neck ; do., oval, 2Jin. by lfin., boy, long hair, lace collar and brown coat ; do., oval, IJin. by ljin., Hindu or Pathan dancing group and musicians ; do., oval, natural marble outline of trees and hedge, 2Jin. by ljin. ; do., oval, gent, wig, lace ruff, dark grey high collared coat, in gold pendant frame, 2Jin. by lfin., green plush at back; do., oval, probably Duke of Marlborough, in dark oils, yellow metal frame, 2Jin. by 2in. ; do., oval, lady in Elizabethan costume, brooch frame mounted steel beads ; do., oval, lady, fair curls, white dress, bare shoulders, neckchain with small heart and key attached, in gold frame, 3J? n. by 3in., glass back, containing brown plaited hair ; do., oval, lady, dark curls, emerald and pearl necklace, covered glass, 3Jin. by 2fin. ; do., oval, young girl, fair hair, white dress, threaded black ribbon, covered glass, 2Jin. by 2in. ; do., oval, lady, coral necklace, covered glass in gold frame, 3in. by 2Jin., green plush at back ; do., oval, on metal, gent, Stuart period, brass frame, 3in. by 2fin. ; do., oval, on porcelain, 2Jin. by 2in., Louise Marie Adelaide de Bourbon, 65/ 3606A, on gum label back; do., oval, on porcelain, 2in. by ljin., La Marquise de Visconti ; do., oval, gent wearing wig in frame, lfin. by ljin., enclosed green case, with snap fastening ; do., oval, lfin. by ljin., metal pendant case, soldier; do., oval, on porcelaine, lady, white cap and ruff, 2in. long, 51/ 2082 A. and 431/ 5 on back in ink ; do., oval, on bone, gent, white hair, blue coat, white cravat, 2Jin. by 2Jin. ; do., oval, on bone, gent, wig, cravat, blue coat braided across front, lfin. by ljin. ; do., oval, gent, long dk. wig, plaid round shoulders, in metal pendant covered glass, fin. by fin. ; do., oval, girl with flower, glass locket back, the whole Wednesday, July 25, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 15 TRACED TO POSSESSION OF PRISONERS— cntd. surrounded silver scrolls, set rubies and pearls and pendant lover's knot, set 1 large pearl and rubies ; do., portrait, period Henry VIII., red and gold costume and hat, sable collar, on bone, 2Jin. by 1 Jin. ; do., metal, painting of Christ- wearing Crown of Thorns, 2in. by lfin. ; do., oval, metal, painting of Madonna and Child, ljin. by 1 jin. ; do., oval, painting in sepia on bone, cracked, mounted cardboard, woman sitting dove on right hand, heron near feet ; do., oval, painting on bone, 1 Jin. by ljin., Afghan chieftain in bright colours ; round plaque, cedar wood, Madonna and Child, Russian characters, covered glass dome, red plush at back ; chatelaine, red glass covered yellow metal work, chain and ring attached. Inf. to C. R. O. ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. MKTROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 114.— X Division.— Case No. 82, 20- 7- 23, can- celled. Two horses recovered. MISCELLANEOUS. LANCASHIRE. 115.— Liverpool ( City).— Offered in pledge, 13th inst., silver cigarette- case, concave, engraved both sides, initials W. H. P. in old English across top 1. corner.— By Joseph Oakes, b. 1899, 5ft. lOJin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue ; dress, khaki trousers, brown jacket and vest, army boots. Is an absentee from the Scots Guards, Caterham, and has been handed over to the military authorities. States he stole a coat and cigarette- case from motor lorry on which he rode from London to Birmingham. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. NORFOLK. 116.— Norwich ( City).— Case No. 66, 13- 7- 23, cancelled. Rose Linsey has been located. RE- CONVICTIONS. 118.— Patrick Lynch, C. R. O. No. 18547- 21, was sentenced at Chester ( Co.) Q. Sess., 2- 7- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 20, 30- 5- 23. 119.— Victor Alexander, C. R. O. No. 13403- 21, was sentenced at Surrey Q. Sess., 3- 7- 23, to 9 mos. impt. for officebreaking and larceny. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and housebreaking at HAYWARDS HEATH and on T. 120.— George Greenfield, C. R. O. No. 1488- 20, was sentenced at Lyndhurst ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 4- 7- 23, to 14 days impt. for being a suspected person. See Case No. 50, 4- 7- 23. 121.— George Sribbins, C. R. O. No. 1455- 19, was sentenced at Hants Ass., 3- 7- 23, to 4 days impt. See Case No. 22, 9- 3- 23. 122 — George Burns, C. R. O. No. 3242- 19, was sentenced at Edinburgh Sheriff Ct,, 3- 7- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 49, 15- 6- 23. 123.— Richard Shorter Forbes Fleming Lackey, C. R. O. No. 12724- 19, was sentenced at Winchester Ass., 2- 7- 23, to 12 mos. impt. See Case No. 153, 9- 5- 23. 124.— Joe Morgan, C. R. O. No. 2876- 20, was sentenced at Surrey Q. Sess., 3- 7- 23, to 18 mos. impt. See Case No. 25, 20- 6- 23. 125.— Sidney Harold Wales, C. R. O. No. 17870- 21, was sentenced at Burton- on- Trent ( Co.) Sess., 9- 7- 23, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 17, 30- 4- 23. 126.— Frank Hoole, C. R. O. No. 8799- 21, was sentenced at Burton- on- Trent ( Co.) Sess., 9- 7- 23, to 4 mos. impt. See Case No. 56, 4- 7- 23. 127 — George Thomas Drake, C. R. O. No. 361- 16, was sentenced at Maidstone Ass., 30- 6- 23, to 2 yrs. impt. for conspiracy. Offered prison warders money to convey letters. Pre. con. of robbery with violence and receiving at NORWICH. MISSING. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 117.- Leeds ( City).— Case No. 57, 16- 7- 23, cancelled. Brenda Walker, C. R. O. Ref. No. M' 7173, has been found. 128.— Alfred Bradbury, C. R. O. No. 8051- 20, was sentenced at Warwick Ass., 6- 7- 23, to 10 mos. impt. See Case No. 11,30- 3- 23. 129.— Walter George Hendy, C. R. O. No. 19018- 22, was sentenced at Salford ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 5- 7- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 27, 29- 6- 23. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 25, 1923. RE- CONVICTIONS— continued. 130.- Jasper Pilbean, C. R. O. No. 6022- 23, was sentenced at Essex Q. Sess., 4- 7- 23, to 9 mos. impt. See Case No. 24, 20- 6- 23. 131. George Henry Venn Horton, C. R. O. No. 290- 20, was sentenced at Sheffield ( W. R.) Sess., 6- 7- 23, to 18 mos. impt. See Case No. 27, 4- 7- 23. 132 - William Hayes, C. R. O. No. 181- 22, was sentenced at Carmarthen ( Co.) Q. Sess., 6- 7- 23, to 12 and 12 mos. impt. ( cons.). See Case No. 40, 6- 6- 23. 133 - Margaret Smith, C. R. O. No. 11424- 20, was, at Tower Bridge Pol. Ct. ( L.)-, 29- 6- 23, discharged and handed over to Derby ( Boro.) Police, and sentenced, 2- 7- 23, to 6 mos. impt., for larceny— shoplifting. See Case No. 27, 22- 6- 23. 134.— Peggy O'Neill, C. R. O. No. 3900- 20, was at Tower Bridge Pol. Ct. ( L.), 29- 6- 23, discharged and handed over to Derby ( Boro.) Police, and on 2- 7- 23, sentenced to 2 mos. impt., for larceny— shoplifting. See Case No. 27, 22- 6- 23. ( worthless cheque). Pre. con. of larceny, larceny ( trick), cyclestealing and fraud at IPSWICH and on D and N. 137.— Lily Dalley, C. R. O. No. S/ 59312, was, at Tower Bridge Pol Ct. ( L.), 29- 6- 23, discharged and handed over to Derby ( Boro.) Police, and sentenced, 2- 7- 23, to 4 mos. impt., for larceny— shoplifting. See. Case No. 27, 22- 6- 23. 138.— Adverting to Case No. 91, 13- 7- 23. Frank Stanley, C. R. O. No. 254- 18 ; sentence should read 12 mos. impt., and not 4 mos. as previously shown. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS. 139 — Staffordshire, Brierley Hill ( Co.).— Laura While, C. R. O. No. 329- 21, Cases Nos. 67, 16- 7- 23 ( property recovered) and 131 ( Oldbury), 20- 7- 23, at Wolverhampton and remanded till 30th inst. 135.- Margaret Spinks, C. R. O. No. 8299- 20, was, at Tower Bridge Pol. Ct. ( L.), 29- 6- 23, discharged and handed over to Derby ( Boro.) Police, and sentenced, 2- 7- 23, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny— shoplifting. See Case No. 27, 22- 6- 23. 136.— George Harold Morland, Case No. 36, 18- 7- 23, identical with George Harold Morland, C. R. O. No. 18526- 15, and sentenced at Blackpool ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 20- 7- 23, to 6 mos. impt. for fraud DEATH. 140.— Joseph Edward Dyson, C. R. O. No. 1303- 06, died at Preston, 10- 7- 23. Pre. con. of shop- breaking, housebreaking, larceny, receiving and a minor offence at NELSON, BAKEWELL, SKIP- TON ( Joseph Edward Dyson) and OLDHAM ( Joseph Dyson). Printed and Published f ir His Majesty's Stationery Office by the Beceirer for the Metropolitan Police District, New Scotland Yard London, S. W. 1. Wednesday, July 25, 1023. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 17 INFORMATION RECEIVED QOINQ TO PRE88- 9.30 ajm. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. DERBYSHIRE. 141.— Derby ( Co.). For obtaining food and lodging^ by false pretences, at Belper, between Kith and 21st inst. Fernby, b. about 1901, 5ft, 9in., stiff build, c. sallow, h. dk., e. ( deep set) brown, clean shaven, lost part rt. foot but does not affect walk ; dress, brown suit, It. grey trilby hat, soft collar, dk. tie, black boots ( wom). Obtained lodgings, stating he was travelling for Austin's. Grocers, London. When pressed for payment, told loser that he was expecting letter with money from his firm. The letter did not arrive and he absconded. Warrant issuod. Inf. to Supt. Richardson, Derby.' HAMPSHIRE. X 142.— Portsmouth ( Boro.').— For obtaining £ 5 I Is. ( id. and a raincoat by false pretences, 9- 5- 2: 1.— A Man who gave name of T. Harrison, b. about 1878, 5ft. 10 or I lin., well built, believed clean shaven ; dress, blue suit and bowler hat. Advertised a gun for sale in the Exchange and Mart and obtained money order foi £ 9 10s. ( post dated) from prospective purchaser. Accused failed to forward the gun and absconded. Payment of money order was stopped, but later Harrison obtained above amount, etc., by tendering the order on the representation that same would be payable within 7 days of issue. Warrant issuod. Inf. to tho C. C., Portsmouth. LANCASHIRE. 143.— Bolton ( Co.).— For obtaining 4s. 41d. by false pretences, at Westhoughton, 19th inst. - John Varey, alias Thomas Dainty, b. 1873, 5ft. 5in., slim build, c, fresh, h. and moustache sandy ; dress, dirty dk. suit and cap. Left Bolton on morning of tho 20th inst., travels from town to town selling tin ware and salt, etc. Called at branch shop of loser's, told manageress he had brought parcel of rock salt, which her employer had ordered, and she had to pay him at the rate of 3Jd. per lb. ( false). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Turner, Bolton. 144.— Manchester ( City). For stealing £( i ( is. 3d. George Houghton, l>. 1878, 5ft. 8in., slim build, h. dk. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, slouching gait, speaks quickly ; dress, dk. grey suit, collar arid tie, cap, and black boots. Loser answered newspaper advertisement for partner in business. Partnership was arranged for business in the gold leaf substitute. An agreement was signed and loser paid £ 0 ( is. 3d., being half the amount for current stock. An office was rented and loser arranged to see Houghton there on 16th inst. Houghton failed to keep the appointment. H<>:; been engaged as a traveller for Mellins Food. Warrant issued. lid', to the C. C., Manchester. 155. Ormskirk ( Co.).— For obtaining 10s. by false pretences, 23rd inst.— Richard Barrow, b. 1877, 5ft. 7| in., c. fresh, h. and moustache dk. brown ( turning grey), e. brown, cut mark on fore- head and chin ; dress, shabby white cotton corduroy trousers, dk. tweed jacket and vest, dk. muffler, grey cap, old black boots. A brick- layer ; native of Ormskirk. Called on loser, stated he had been doing some work for her husband who had sent him to her for payment, received same and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Pagett, Ormskirk. MIDLOTHIAN. I4( i. Edinburgh ( City).— For housebreaking ( breaking window and releasing bolt), 22nd inst.. and stealing motor car ( recovered).— John Lawrie McLuskie, b. 1906, 5ft. 6 or 7in., thin build, h. inclined fair ( believed long) ; dress, blue suit with white stripe, fawn rainproof overcoat ( blood stain inside at front), grey cap soft collar and tic ; simple appearance, Native of Linlithgow. May be found in common lodging houses. Escaped from Parkhead Reformatory in August, 1922, and has not since been recaptured. Sheriff's warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Edinburgh. 147. Edinburgh ( City).— For obtaining £ 50 by false pretences, between. 7th and 2litli inst.— James McMillan, aliases Thomas B. MacMillan and Colville, C. R. O. No. 9277- 21, S. C. R. 79/ 21, I). 1895, 5ft. 6Jin., medium build, c. fair, h. brown, e. blue, small fair moustache, mole rt. cheek, 18 THE POLICE GAZETTE. F r i d a y , September 14, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT - continued. sear below Iij>; dress, It. grey suit or It. plus four suit, soft felt hat, soft collar, tic. A traveller; native of Renfrew. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny, cyclestealing and bigamy at GLASGOW. EDINBURGH. GRANTHAM (.' lames MdMillan) and WIGTON ( John McMillan). May seek em- ployment as canvasser. Advertised in local paj er for a partner in business. Accompanied by his wife ( not wanted), b. Ij898 to 1900, 5ft. 2 or 3in'.. stout build, e. fresh, h. ( bobbed) reddish fair, e. blue ; dress, fawn costume, silk covered black hat ( turned up at front), or grey costume and blue silk hat with fringe at side. Sheriff's warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Edinburgh. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). I4H Wakefield ( City).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, between 25th and 29th ult.- Frederick Charles Grey, aliases Fred Charles Grey, Frederick Gray and Charles Frederick Francis Gray, C. R. O. No. 1722- 08, Case No. 9, Supplement A ( Vol. 11.), b. 1872, 5ft. ( JJin., stiff build, c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey, bald on top), e. blue, clemn shaven, 3 moles rt. of neck, mole under 1. ear, scar 1. side ncck, false teeth front upper jaw. slight deformity rt, leg ( causes limp), very plausible; dress, dk. grey suit ( low cut waistcoat), dk. brown velour hat, wing collar, black satin tie, black boots. An engineer ; native of Redditch. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud, forgery, embezzlement, bigamy and a minor offence' at PRESTON, EDIN- BURGH, NORTHWICH, STRANGEWAYS ( Frederick Charles Grey), MANCHESTER ( Charles Frederick Grey) and WOLVERHAMPTON ( Frederick Garnett). Has also con. for fraud in U. S. A. Obtained lodgings stating he was employed by local engineering firm as foreman and travelled about erecting machinery. Stated his luggage would arrive later and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Wakefield.