Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-21
SHARPLY QUESTIONED
DETECTIVES PUT CUNL1FFE
THROUGH SWEATING PROCESS.

FITTSBURG, October 21.-Edward -.
Cunliffe who committed the s101,OO0 theft
from the Adams Express Company, and
who was captured Thursday at Bridge
port, Conn, is a thoroughly exhausted and
fatigued person today Upon his arrival
from the east last evening at s o'clock lie
was Immediately taken to the local office
of the Pinkerton detective agency, where
he was put through process of sweat
ing by the officials that lasted until 4:30
o'clock this morning. Whether it was pro-
ductive and disclosed the whereabouts OF
the remaining 81 900 could not be learned.
Cunliffe was lodged in cell at the central
police station at o'clock where he quickly
removed his coat, and, making a pillow
CT it, was soon asleep. Several newspaper
representatives We're permitted to Visit
Cunliffe today.
Il suppose you have had strenuous
time Cunliffe?" was suggested.
Yes" replied cunliffe; I'VE left Bridge
port quite early yesterday morning ana
Travelled all day. Then the Pinkertons put
ME through a terrible racking experience
lasting about eight hours
Cunliffe said lie was tired out, and tx
pressed Willingness for quarters in the
county Jail, where he was told the accom-
modations were more comfortable. He Will
be committed to that place today.
Reports of Cruel Treatment.
1t was reported that Cunliffe had been
cruelty treated during the examination last
night and today. A Pittsburg newspaper
man. who accompanied the party from
Bridgeport, stated that en- route to this
city the authorities did everything possible
for the prisoners comfort. During the ex-
animation last night he was also treated
with consideration.
About 2 o'clock this morning both Gun
life and his inquisitors grew hungry, and
at that hour recess was taken, while mes
sengers were dispatched for something 10
eat
After Cunliffe had been placed in the CEN
trail station he was visited by Harry Moore,
director of public safety, but, out of cour-
tesy to the Pinkertons, who were in charge
of the apprehension of Cuniffe, Director
Moore refrained from questioning him con-
cerning the theft Of the money.
Cunliffe Morally Weak.
Director Moore expressed the belief that
Cunliffe is not constitutionally wicked. He
thinks he is simply morally weak and that
the theft was the result Of an Irresistible
impulse.
While the director did not make dec
laration in as many words, 1t is the inn
pression that he will see that the court
possesses all the information concerning
the man before he is sentenced.
with proper environments believe Gun
life would be honest" said Director Moore.
''In fact, / am sure of it. He is not
felon or a criminal. but the fact remains
certain that he is terribly weak"
Notwithstanding the severe examination
given Cunliffe by the officers, it Us said no
additional admissions were secured from
him. He is unusually stubborn, and seems
to feel that he has already talked too much
for his own good. The prisoner Was eX-
ceedingly aggravated when he was told
nearly $40 600 more of the money was found
wrapped as a laundry package in Bridge
port 1t is believed he will act stubborn
about the remaining $11 600 and will only