He was led into a cell, which was also securely locked with what is known as the three-bond lock, guaranteed by the makers to be burglar proof. Nevertheless, Houdini succeeded in making his escape out of all the irons, also from the cell, in less than 8 minutes. There was no possible chance of confederacy. Signed and sealed by JOHN HAYES, Chief of Police. JOHN HALPIN, Inspector of Detectives. J. C. SNAVLY, Jailer. [Illustration: THE DISAPPEARING ELEPHANT The largest vanish the world has ever known, as invented and presented by Houdini at the New York Hippodrome.] _Daily Express, London, Feb. 3, 1904._ WIZARD IN GAOL. OPENS CELLS AND IS TAKEN FOR THE DEVIL. HIS 61st ESCAPE. I certify that to-day Mr. Harry Houdini showed his abilities in releasing himself from restraint. He had three pairs of handcuffs, one a very close-fitting pair, placed round his wrists, and he was placed in a nude state in a cell which had been previously searched. Within 6 minutes he was free from the handcuffs, had opened the cell door, and had opened the doors of all the other cells in the corridor, had changed a prisoner from one cell to another, and had so securely locked him in that he had to be asked to unlock the door. (Signed) LEONARD DUNNING, Head Constable, Liverpool. Feb. 2, 1902. Mr. Dunning has since been knighted and is now head of the Police Constabulary, being located in London, his official title being His Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary, London, England. * * * * * For him it is literally true that-- Stone walls do not a prison make, Nor iron bars a cage. Were he a criminal--his clear, straightforward eyes negative the suggestion--he would be a nightmare to the police of Britain, for he would walk out of gaol as coolly and smilingly as he did twice out of Liverpool Bridewell yesterday. It was an eventful day at the sinister-looking building that stands off busy Dale Street. High police officials, clever detectives, leading city business men who hold office on the watch committee, all sustained a severe shock by their loss of faith in what they had regarded as an inviolable stronghold. No one has been known previously to escape from the bolts and bars behind which Liverpool quarters its criminals. SURRENDERS TO POLICE. In the afternoon Houdini had a pleasant interview with Head Constable Dunning. "Want to try our locks? Certainly. You're welcome; but, of course, we will take some precautions." "I want you to do so," replied Houdini. "I will strip naked. You can then handcuff me and put me in your strongest cell, and after you have searched me and the cell you leave me, locking the door. I will join you in a minute or two."