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acle-laden detectives last
8 Tuesday evening, I reach
ed the back of Chase's
stage and accosted Mr.. Harry Hou-
DIM, the 'Handcuff King" to whom
! disclosed my identity and men
toned my opinion of his stunt.
when can we geJ together for
a wordfest?" | inquired.
Right now, if you like" he re-
piled with an energetic manner
that aroused my admiration.
Tomorrow mornlng will do" I
hedged. IF you can make it early
enough"
I usually sleep until seven-thir-
ty,' he said, apologetcaIy. but if
you want to see me earlier than
that"
Heaven forbid" I interrupted.
with a shiyer. Let us compromise
on eleven" And we did.
At the Regent next morning I
found him with his wife. who is his
stage partner. and their diminutive
pet dog. who. as Mrs. Houdini ex-
planned plaintively, seems to be the
only living creature that does not
insist upon bringing manacles TO
bind her husbands limbs. 1t struck
me that / had a look-in on the dogs
rating, but I did not urge the point.
you impressed the detectives very
much last night" / told Houdini. i
heard one Of them declare most en-
phatically that you were on the
dead level
The handouts they tried on HE
were easy" he replied.
Evidently the stationhouse in
which they locked you up was
equally easy" I said. adlniringly. u
should like to know how you get
out Il might be useful informa-
ton.
Il took a long chance there, he
said, and there was a noticeable
tinge of Bitterness in his voice.
How was that?'
They didn't give me a square
deal" he replied. Il went to them
The Washington times., 1906-01-07
Found him with his wlte, who
is his stage partner.

locked up" he answered, with a
laugh.
In the solitude of my den, l eX-
amined critically the imposing stack
OF police admissions TO defeat at the
hands OF Houdini After all, it does
seem as if the sleuths are not as IN
vincible as the authors of ten-eent
literature would have US believe
FRANK MORSE.
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when | was youngster, but my
mother took me out and apprenticed
me to a locksmith. That is where
| got my first knowledge of the
weakness of locks. discovered A
method of opening them which |
kept TO myself. One day the sheriff
OF the town brought in a prisoner
handcuffed and asked my employer
to remove the manacles as the KEY
had been broken. was told to file
them off and set to work. TIE
sheriff and my employer went out
TO get drink and left me at work.
The steel was very tough and
made practically no progress at me
filing. Then it occurred to me to
open the lock by means of my secret
process. l did so without difficulty.
but In doing so, of course, | gave the
secret away To the prlsonef He is
the only person in the worid boside
my wife VINO knows how open
locks, and l have never heard from
him since. / became tired of the
locksmith business and ran awav
with a circus. One of nv tricks
was escaping from ropes that had
been bound around my arms. On
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Here is some literature you might
like TO lake along" he said, produc-
ing a collection of pamphlets, cover
ing his doings in foreign lands, az
well as the story OF his life from
the time of his birth, April 6. 1873,
in Appleton. Wis. to the present
day. We shook hands cordially, and
Houdini accompanied me down the
hall to show me the proper stairway.
i suppose if l get locked in any
of these rooms yoa would get me
out. / called back 10 him.
Send for me any time you get
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NAMED for Washington to treat me
like a common malefactor."
Il gather that you are not favor
ably impressed by the Capital po-
lice" / observed.
The fact that my wife is present
prevents me from telling you ex-
aetly what | do think of that lien
tenant and his assistants" he repIi
ed You can probably guess what
would say if she were not in the
Tell me something about your
self" suggested. How did you
break into vaudeville?"
i started in the show business
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- licking my way nervously
through a group of man
acle-laden detectives last
Tuesday evening, l reach
ed the back of Chase's
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-13
WILL. FILL VACANCY.
Conservative Democrats Propose Z
Dictate as to Walsh's Successor.

Special 10 Tlmes-Republican.
Des Moines, Sept. l8.-Chairman c..
W. Miller, Of the democratic state CEN
trail committee yesterday said that the
national central committee will fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of
Charles Walsh of Iowa, but that the
national committee will consult the
state committee and will undoubtedly
take the advise of the state committee
This statement from Miller is taken
by the radical Bryan democrats to
mean nothing else than that the con-
sentative democrats mean to die.
tate the successor to Walsh.
1t will be remembered that Walsh
was selected by state delegation of
which majority were radical Bryan
men. That the conservatives propose
now to dictate the selection of Walsh's
successor is an indication or great sig
nificance to the radicals and still
further convincing argument to them
that the corporations are in control of
the democratic party in Iowa. The
radical element that is in thorough ac-
cord with Bryan's anti-corporation
sentiments can see no reason why the
nomination of a successor to Walsh
should be pressed at this time. The
national democratic party will not
have any meetings this year and there
will be no necessity for committee
man from this state to act in any ca
Dacity
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-13
Thomas Jackson,o fSpencer,,sup-
posed to Have Been Drowned,
Tried For Theft
CASE WILL AGAIN BE TRIED
Was Accused of Stealing Gasoline En-
CINE and Quantity of Sporting Goods
From Boat on Lost Island Jury
Stood to 5 for conviction--spencer
Woman Indicted.
Special to Times-Republican.

Spencer, Sept. 13-The district court,
which has been in session here the
past week. with Judge Quorton, of Al
coma, presiding. tried the least number
only case of any Importance was that
of the state of Iowa VS.. Thos. Jackson.
Some two, years ago, it will be remem-
bered. jackson was arrested for steal
ing gasoline engine. together with
guns and other sporting goods from a
boat on Lost Island lake, few miles
east of here. jackson was then let out
on bail for his appearance in the next
term of court.
Later 1t was supposed that he had
drowned himself in West Okopoji lake,
having hired q boat and gone to some
secluded place where he left the boat,
part OF his clothing and other personal
effects. 10 Indicate or leave the i'm
preston that he had drowned himself
to escape the pending trial.
Some weeks afterwards he was To-
Gated by Sheriff Price at Sioux City,
and was brought back to Clay county
to face the indictment. His trial came
UP in the last term of court, but was
continued for lack of witnesses. The
case however, was tried In this term
and resulted in q disagreement OF the
jury. The vote was for conviction
and for acquittal. The case will be
continued and will likely come up
again In the next term of court.
Only one Indictment was returned
by the grand jury. being against a
Mrs. Porter, of this city, for conduct
ing house of Ill fame. 1t has now
come to light that Mrs. Porter has
flown without leaving any direction as
to her whereabouts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-13
A Rin DAMAGE Case.

Abba, Sept. 12.-Tomlinspn & Price
have sued A. G. Parry for $4,000 dam
ages, and w. r.. Giltner for the same
amount. Among other things their pc
tition alleges that defendants wil.ully
and maliciously and with the intent
to injure the name, standing and repu-
tation of the plaintiffs. made FALSE
statements and declarations concerning
these plaintiffs TO other members of
the bar in Abba. That the plaintiffs
had been guilty of using offensive per-
sonalities toward other members OF
the bar that they had encouraged and
commenced actions from motives of
passion and interest, and for prestige:
that they were guilty of breaking the
confidence of clients. and with the in
tention of deceiving some of the judges
of the district court: that they We're
guilty of receNing money for their
clients and refusing to account OF de-
liver the same to them; that all OF
said statements and declarations were
false and that they were made willfully
and maliciously.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-13
Husband of Mitchellville Wom-
an Is Suing HI For Divorce,
Alleging Intidelity
HE is ARRESTED FOR PERJURY
Mrs. Anna {. Epps Claims Her Plain
tiff Spouse is Not Only Guilty Of
This Charge, But Also Of Illegal Re-
lations With an Omaha Woman,
Who Passed as His Wife.
Special to Tlnles-Republlcan.

Special to Times Republican,.
Council Bluffs Sept. 13.-Mrs. Anna
C. Epps, OF Mitchellville, who is be-
ing sued for divorce by her husband,
C.. A. Epps. of this city and Omaha,
has filed cross bill which is likely
to result in interesting developments.
Monday she had her husband ar
rested on a charge of perjury, and to-
day the bill was filed. The charge
of perjury is based on Epps' declara-
ton that his residence was in this city
at the time he began divorce proceed
ings. Mrs Epps, in, her cross BILL re-
cites the fact that in the last two tel
ephone directories of the city of Oma-
ha Epps' name appears and his resi-
dence is given as 2034 North Nine
tenth street. Previous to that time
the telephone at that number was in
the name of Mrs Ella Hale. Mrs.
Epps further concludes and recites
that her husband and Mrs. Hale have
been maintaining the relations of hus-
band and wife, and that they have held
themselves out to the public as the
only Mr.. and Mrs. Epps.
Mr.. Epps, when learning of the cross
bill. intimated quite strongly that his
wife would be given an opportunity
to explain to Mrs. Hale and prove her
charges. Epps, who is a salared man
with the Bankers Union, is asked to
contribute to the support of his wife.
He has made charges of infidelty
against her.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-13
The Sheffield News.

Special to Times-Republican.
Sheffield, Sept. 13.-Mr. and Mrs. J..
Zimmerman, Of Meservey, spent Sun
day with relatives here.
A great many of the Sheffield peo-
pie are attending the Franklin county
fair. Only eight high school pupils
were present yesterday out of an en-
rollment Of about forty
L. S. Sullivan has rented the Harry
Boughlin residence, and will take pos
session October /.
r. H. Chichester and family leave for
Wisconsin this week. where Mr.. C. has
purchased a fruit farm.
Mr.. Howe Bowen, of Brook haven
Miss, accompanied by Mr.. McGraw
visited friends and relatives here thu
first of the week, being en- route to the
Yellowstone park. MIR. Bowen was at
one time editor Of the Sheffield Press
and is now engaged in newspaper work
at Brookhaven.
Butler Throssel returned from his
Texas trip Tuesday evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-13
FOUNDING OF NEVADA
Granite Marker Placed by City Fed
Grafton on Exact Spot Where FRS.
House Was Built, in 1s5a-Monu-
ment Unveiled by Early Settler.

Special to Times Republican.
Nevada Sept 13.-The City Fedora
ton, which at its August meeting con-
cluded that the founding of the town
of Nevada ought to be commemorated
in some suitable, lasting manner. de-
cided to erect granite marker bear
ing the inscription: Nevada founded
here by T. E. and Hannah Alderman,
September IL, 1853" 1t is an ideal
place now, being on the southwest cor
ner of the court house lawn.
The following program was carried
out:
Chorus-"Iowa."
Address, Beginnings" f. d.
Address, "Results''-U. S. Alderman.
dwelling of memorial stone by Mrs.
Hannah Kellogg.
Decoration of stone.
Chorus-"Home. Sweet Home"
Presentation Of stone to the city and
acceptance by the mayor
Dedication: We, the people of Ne
vada, dedicate this permanent stone to
the perpetual memory of the Begin
nings of Nevada, and to the promotion
of that spirit of progress and patriot
ism which characterized the pioneers.
Prayer-Rev. Arthur Boyd.
Chorus America"
+. D. Thompson gave a short de-
scription Jof the laying out of counties
in Iowa and the changes in boundary
lines before Story county was finally
divided as it now is, thru the location
of the county seat and the first house
raising, there being one man, Mr.. w.
X. Woods, who assisted in erecting
that building, present
Mrs. Kellogg, who unveiled the stone,
is one of the oldest lady residents
among the early settlers. and her
daughter. Mrs. Matte Dyer, was the
first girl baby born in Nevada. She
was assisted in decorating the marker
by grandchildren of the Oldest set-
tiers,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-13
ELpoRA ENROLMENT GOOD.
Many Former High School Student
Go Away to School Also.

Special to Times-Republlcan.
Eldora, Sept. 13-The Eldora public
schools are now running in perfect or
der, with competent corps of teachers
headed by Superintendent Cavana. The
high school and all of the grades are
well filled, with a total attendance Of
535. Former high school students who
have gone away to school for the conf
ing year are Irwin Devendorf, Dean
Peisen, Cornell Mt. Vernon; George
Wills, Ames; Fay Sheffield, Fred Boo-
dy, Clayton Haas. Roy Clampitt, G.
Day Smith, Hal Hardin, Richard Mick
oils, Harry Marks, Roy Lockwood Vir-
ginia Haas, Mildred Smith, Ruby Mar
tin, Grinnell; Josephine Gilman, Mason
City; Ethel Slack, st. Joseph's, Des
Moines; John Crossan, Guy Bridgens,
Iowa City.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-13
DUBUQUE NEXT YEAR.
German Catholics Of the United States
VIII Meet in Iowa.

Will Meet in Iowa.
Springfield, ILL.,. Sept. 1S.-The Unit
ed German Catholic societies of the
United States, at the convention yes
terday afternoon, selected Dubuque as
the place for the next annual conven-
ton, which will be held in September.
1907.
Rev. Father Nagelwiser, of New
York, addressed the convention, and
said a site on West Twenty-third
street, New York, had been purchased
for $1,000 on which it was proposed
to replace old Leo house with new
one for the German Catholic inlmi-
grants Rev. Father Held, of San An
tonic. Tex, stated that a similar house
would be erected by the Catholics Of
Galveston, Tex.
Anthony ,Matre, of st. Louis, scores
tary of the National Federation OF
Catholic Societies, spoke Of the defeat
of the Bard amendment IN congress
intended to take away the right OF
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-13
TO SUPPORT CUMMINS
Chairman j. T. Ross, of a Guthrie
County Township, Claims Demo-
Gratis Will Give Governor More
Votes Than Ever Accorded Any Re-
publican Before.

Special TO Times Republican.
Bayard, Sept 13-J. 4. Ross, who
has been the democratic chairman Of
Highland township for the past ten
or twelve years, says that A. b. Cum
Minis will receive more democratic
votes in Guthrie county than have
ever been accorded any republican
governor. 1--WE are disappointed" said
Mr.. Ross, that Judge Wade or some
other good, sound democrat did not
accept the nomination. and we will
support A. B. Cummins.'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-13

he allowed to Vote the caucus ticket on
any kind of paper he chose. The
amendment was voted down. The or
iginal motion carried by 80 to "a. On
vote Berry received 81 and Foster 80
Several speeches We're held in the
progressive vein and the name Of the
governor was loudly cheered when
ever mentioned
Mr.. Foster made a very progressive
speech as did j. II. Allen, candidate
for senator.
j. H. Allen on clutches, was present
at the caucus.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-13
Tho searsboro News.

Searsboro, Sept. 13.-Mr. Albert Fly
ett who was so seriously hurt by fall
ing from the hay NOW onto the horns
of COW in the barn below, is resting
easy at present Altho he is in criti-
cal condition, the doctor thinks he will
recover
The body of Mrs Williams was talk
en- to Lynnvile for burial. n
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Binegar are par
ents of an eight and quarter
pounds girl. Mother and babe are do
ins fine.
School opened with full attendance
and prospects are for a good school
wear
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-13
LARGE VOTE AT PRIMARY.

List Of Candidates Elected to County
Offices, at Emmetsburg Meeting.
Special to Times-Republican.
Emmetsburg, Sept. 13.-The primary
here passed off quietly. A large vote
was polled, and the following were the
successful candidates:
For representative. j. B. Bergerson; for
county attorney. Capt. j. r. Williams;
for county clerk. d. e. Collins; for re-
corder. Pearl Richardson. for superin-
tendent. Ethel Randall; for sheriff.
William Coakly; for treasurer. r.. G..
Kelly; for surveyor, LIE Roy Grout. and
for coroner, ]. l.. Van Gordon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-13
SLATED FOR OIL INSPECTOR.
:. N. Gregory, Mason City, Comes in
Under Soldiers Preference Law.

OnQ6F 0OlCIGTS CICISISuCS Law
Special to Times publican.
Mason City, Sept. 13.-F. Nj. Gregory
of this city, and a prominent member
of the G. A. b. is slated for the office
of oil inspector for this district, so it
is announced. TO succeed Frank W.
Rogers, of Britt, who has had the
position for the past five years. MI
Gregory Is one of the early settlers
of the county, and has been farmer.
but of late years retired. 1t is UNI
derstood that Mr.. Rogers was a can
didate to succeed himself, but Mr..
Gregory deciding to enter the race.
was, Of course, preferred under the
soldiers preference law. He was a
member OF the Eighth Illinois cavalry
and served during the war. winning
the commission Of captain. He is one
of the popular citizens OF the city,
genial and of sterling character
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-13

Catholic Indians to eXpend portion
OF the ration money they received in
sending their children to Catholic
schools A reference to a great union
of Catholics in all civilized countries
for moral influence upon govern
ments which should restore the tenn
poral power to the pope was cheered.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-13
STORM LAKE REPUBLICANS.
Central Committee Of County Meets
9O7 Votes Polled at Primary.

Special to Times-Republican
Storm Lake, Sept. 13.-The repub-
lican central committee of the county
met and canvassed the vote at the
recent primary, 907 votes being lpolled
in the entire county. The result is
the same as announced, except that
Ralph I'll. Parker M. D., is nominated
for coroner, having received twenty
six votes. No name was printed on
the, ballot for coroner. For represen-
tative. Buckingham received 426 votes;
Iodine 35e. In Coon township no
election was held, not enough votes
having co1re to the polling places to
form an election board.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-13
HUMBOLDT COUNTY FAIR.

Hon. Z. S. Coffin, Prohibition Candl-
date for Governor, Spoke.
Special to Times Republican.
Humboldt, Sept. 13.-Yesterday was
very successful day for the Hum
boldt county fair While it was cool
and threatened rain, there was a large
Attendance accounted for partly by it
being children's free day. In the after
noon, Hon. L. S. Coffin, prohibition
candidate for governor. spoke on the
issues of the present campaign. The
first ball game of the series for the
championship of Humboldt county,
was played. Beaver defeated Rutland
by a score of z to 4.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-13
TO HONOR EXPLORER.
Historic Spot Where Dubuque Landed
Gnunh& hu q "A q

Historic Spot Where Dubuque Landed
Sought by D. A. r.
Dubuque, Sept. 12.-An effort is be-
ing made by the Daughters of the Am :
erican Revolution of the state of Iowa
to find in or about this city some his
toric point on which to place a me-
mortal tablet. 1t is thought a piece sf
bronze will be placed on or as near
as possible the landing place of julien
Dubuque, and an effort is being made
to secure the desired information By
the members of the committee Of tie
state organization which has the mat
ter in charge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-13
Very Low Rate. to the West.

The Chicago Great Western Railway
will sell tickets to points in Alberta,
Ari4ona, British Columbia, California.
Colorado, Idaho. Montana. Nevada,
Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyom-
ing at about one-half the usual fare.
Tickets on sale daily August 9th to
October 31st, inclusive. Get full in
fern alton from j. R. Harding, agent.
Narshalltown. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-13

The laxative effect of Chamberlains
Stomach and Liver Tablets is so
agreeable and so natural you can hard
ly realize that it is produced by q
medicine. These tablets also cure in
digestion. For sale by all druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-13
DAVENPORT DISTRICT MEETING.
Methodist Episcopal Conference to Be
Held at Camanche, Sept. 17-18.
Snaeial - Times f2enl1hlican


Clinton, Sept 13.-The sixty-sev-
enth annual session of the Davenport
district conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church will be held in the
town of Camanche, September 18th
and 18th. and the program OF the
event has just made its appearance.
large gathering of preachers. ex-
horters, Sunday school superintendent,
class leaders, Epworth Leaguers and
presidents OF Sunday schools and La
dies Aid societies is expected to be in
attendance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-13
DRAGGED BY HER HAIR.
ottumwa Woman Seeking Divo- :,
Alleges Brutal Treatment.


Alleges Brutal Treatment.
Special to- Times -publlcan.
Ottumwa, Sept 13.-Cruel and in
human treatment and wanton abuse,
including being dragged across the
floor by her hair, are charged against
her husband by Mrs. Belle Willereth.
who has filed petition for divorce
decree. In her petition the plaintiff
states that she and the defendant
Charles III. Willereth, were married
January 81, 1900. She states that on
August 30 her husband struck her
repeatedly OH the head and dragged
her across the floor by the hair of her
head. She claims that since her mar
riage Willereth has become an habitual
drunkard and she also charges lack OF
support.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-13
Keosauqua Postmaster Dead.
Special 10 Tlmes. Republican.

Keosauqua, Sept. 13-The postmas-
ter here, Captain A. Wilkin, who died
yesterday of heart failure. was Ill only
a few minutes. Mr.. Wilkin had been
in the post office yesterday and last
evening attending to the duties of the
office and appeared to be in his usual
health.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-13
CAUCUS AT PocAHoNTAs.
Home Fight Was For County Attorney,
Berry Winning.
2necial to Times X en,1hlican

Berry Winning.
Special to Times Republican.
Pocahontas, Sept 13.-The caucus Of
Center township was held Tuesday
night at the court house. Macom
and Winegarden. candidates for treas
urer and supervisor We're allowed to
pick their delegates for the county
convention.
The home fight OF the caucus was
fer county attorney. ]. NJ. Berry and B.
B. Foster amended this motion with the
paratory to voting the motion was
made by Berry that the voting be dona
with an official marked ballot and 8.
b. Foster amende this motion with the
following amendment, that everybody