Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-12
ms BMIsENcE ARRESTED.
Wilmington Squire Prescribes fc
"Doctor" Davis.

IA squire HfebcrtDeS Tor
"Doctor" Davis.
From yesterdays Every Evening.
EVERY EVENINGS expose of the "staff
of eminent surgeons on Saturday, cnl-
minated this morning in the arrest of
DIR" Francis II. Davis, the only member
of the staff within the Jurisdiction of the
State; the other physicians, like the Arab
of old, having folded their tent and glided
quietly away. The arrest this morning
was made upon warrant issued by JUS
tice Frank q Smith, wherein State Detec.
tive Walter Witsl made oath that "a GER
tain DIR. Francis II. Davis. on the 18th
day of November, 1891, and divers other
times, was guilty of retailing, compound
ing and dispensing of drugs and medicines
contrary to an act Of the General Assem-
bly, of the State"
Preparatory to the swearing out of the
warrants State Detectives McVey and
Witsil held brief conference with Deputy
Attorney-general Thomas Davis in the
latter's office relative to the issuing of the
warrant The detectives would have made
the arrest on Monday last, but Mr., Davis
desired to satisfy himself upon points of
law, and consequently the arrest was
ordered after much careful consideration
Of the case on the part of the State.
This morning Justice Smith Issued the
warrant and a few minutes before Ii
y
and Walter Witsil, accompanied by a rep
resentative of EVERY EVENING, paid visit
to the office of tho staff of eminent sur
geons" at the southwest corner of Eley-
enth and Market streets. The two detec-
tives and newspaper man were met ut the
door by young lady and ushered into the
Whiting parlor to the right Of the main
entrance.
(which of you gentlemen shall go up
first 2 inquired the young lady Of the trio
who had just entered.
Which doctor is IMP" inquired Detec-
tive McVey.
"Dr. Davis" was the reply whereupon
Messrs. McVey and Witsil decided to
ascend the stairway leading to the doctors
Office while the newspaper man remained
in the parlor down stairs.
Good morning, gentlemen" said DR..
Davis, as the detectives entered the office
of the Eminent Staff "what can do
for you this inorning?"
At this iuncture Detective McVey
stepped forward and stated that he was
very sorry not to be able to receive any of
the medical mans compounds. but this
time he Detective McVey) would do all
the prescribing. The detective then drew
from his pocket the warrant for Dir. Davis
arrest, when the Physicians composure
Immediately forsook him, and, realizing
that he had been neatly caught in the laws
meshes. he concluded togo with the officers
to the magistrates Office.
As the doctor descended the stairway
and was passing the waiting room he
caught sight of the reporter, who, up to
this time, had not put in an appearance.
Walking up to the newspaper man Dr.
Davis stated that he hoped the formers
visit this time was not a pressing one, as
he had an engagement with these two
gentlemen" lthe detectiyesl, and would
not be able TO attend to his patients for
time. Upon the doctors invitation to call
again. the reporter stated that his visit was
not OF sufficient importance to cause him
to leave the two gentlemen" with him for
a moment, and so the scribe alphabetically
withdrew.
When doctor and officer arrived at the
magistrates office the reporter was present
there, and then. for the first time. Dr.
Davis OWNED the reason for the recent
visit of the newspaper man to his office.
William Il. Smaliey, Jr., appeared as DIR.
Davis counsel and waived d hearing for
his client to the upper court. Justice
Smith demanded bail in the sum of $3.50,
in default of which the prisoner was
turned over to the detectives, who will re-
main with him in his office till he may
have telegraphed to New York city for the
pecuniary resources needful to release him
OH bail
While DR.. Davis was waiting in the
magistrates Office for his counsel, Mr..
Smalley to arrive, he asked permission to
go into q saloon near by to get drink.
The request was granted and Detective
Witsil accompanied him to the saloon. As
DIR. Davis left the squire's office he said,
Squire, I'll be back in a few minutes"
That's all right, doctor you're In good
hands" replied the magistrate.
After the arrangement the prisoner was
permitted TO depart, in the custody Of the
detectives, with the understanding that