New-York tribune., 1901-08-11
THE PRISONERS STORY.
CONFESSION BELIEVED TO BEAR ESPE-
CIALLY on DEVERY AND GLENNON
HE SPARED NO ONE.

L.
The confession Of Edgar A. Whitney
duced TO writing in the presence of Justice
Jerome late yesterday afternoon. while con-
ference was being held in the chamber of the
Justice. II was after the justice and Assistant
District Attorney Schurman had returned from
q flying trip to Police Headquarters and to the
police station in West ThirtieJh-st. While
Whitney's statements were being placed in the
form Of an affidavii Assistant District Attor-
neys Cans and Schurman, Frank Moss and
Superintendent McClintock of the Society for
the Prevention Of Crime were present with
Justice Jerome.
Ernest Burgdorf Whtneys partner in the de-
tective agency, was in the room part Of the
time and he made another affidavit. Whitney's
wife, accompanied by a young woman and a
young man. remained in al anteroom with sew
eral detectives Of the Society for the Prevention
Of Crime. Newspaper men, who had been watch
ing proceedings, were not allowed 10 enter the
room, but they heard that Whitneys statement
bore directly against Deputy Police Commits
sioner Devery and against Detective Glennon.
who has been known as Devery's wardman in
the Tenderloin.
Late last night Whitney consented to talk with
q reporter. being allowed TO come to the barred
door Of the Tombs TO do He was haggard
from his long and fatiguing session with Justice
He was asked if the statement which he had
made in the afternoon would incriminate any
one.
7 played no favorites. I didn't give damn
whom II would incriminate," he answered !
wiz rot say who the persons are.
I did not make any agreement with Justice
Jerome or Mr.. Moss under which should be
silent. but I suggested 10 them that inasmuch
as many reporters had already seen me. and
eyix-a
out interviews. While I cannot give any par
ticulars / viii say that I made a full and COM
plete statement Of everything I knew which
might be OF interest to the District Attorney. I
told them all that was in my power to tell them
I did not care whom il affected"
Whitney was asked TO tell what had occurred
in the chambers during his examination, with
out giving the material facts which constituted
his statement He said:
For six hours told my knowledge, every
thing knew. During that time talked to a
stenographer. who took il down. I will not say
who Il was that asked me the questions which
directed my narration. After I had given the
statement I signed il and made oath as in any
deposition Before did that. however, read
II over carefully 10 see that ii was all correct"
In answer TO the question as TO what Burg
dcrfs participation had been in the proceed
II gs Whitney said:
4 sent for him because We are friends and
] thought il would be more pleasant for him
IN the chambers Than in his cell in the Tomhs-
To my knowledge he made no statement /
want 10 say right here that he knew absolutely
nothing Of my operations and that was partly
the reason that desired TO make my statement
We have been partners for some time, and 1
have known him for twelve years. We are
Masons. and members Of the same lodge, and II
my duty to protect him.
DID Burgdorf make any statement which was
IN the nature Of a corroborating afldavit?" was
asked
How could he make any corroborating afi-
oavit?" demanded Whitney. when he knew
absolutely nothing of the occurrences of which
] had spoken in my deposition
'T wish 10 say" said Whitney. in answer to
question concerning his relations with Mr.
Moss, that I did not resign from the Park
hurst society by request but voluntarily. and
received TWO weeks pay in advance. Then
was connected with the Mazet committee. and
later received q pob with John McCullagh as
deputy superintendent Of elections. Mr.. Moss
ana / We're friends after 1 left the society"
whitney IN answer 10 a question to what
use he thought would be made Of his state
Hent. said
have no idea. I cannot say what may be
oone with it, I haven't the least Idea whether
:" not warrants have been issued.
answering final query if he had any further
statement 10 make Whitney said:
Al have 10 say is TO repeat that made
iuA and complete statement OF everything
anew ] played favorites and l didn't give
oarnn whom IL would incriminate."
JEROME IS RETICENT
me conference in Justice Jeromes chambers
'eo until about S O'Clock and then Justice
pihe said 10 the newspaper men who had been
-4ne IN the Court Of Special Sessions:
~. nave thought that might be able
Ess Sone information about the investigation
ssft --as D-en ln progress without interference
trrt az az inquiry that is being made by the Dis
an T.1.oiAey, but after cOnferring with Assist
- -S-afict Attorneys Cans and Schurman /
"a at 10 make any statement would impede
fgnh-Dlsdlci Attorney in the prosecution OF
Ia inquiries II viii naturally occur to you
hf,rs 1Cl d case as the District Attorney has
fssv- AlIn is suggestive Of many things that
Fssiess. careiul and II may be- extended in
wg5tyii ano TO even indicate their character
hs,s ssshaer the investigation difficult and per-
Qefeat its purpose -
say that the defendant has endeavored
Continued