The Washington times., 1909-05-08

explained series Of financial operations,
tcWard the unraveling of which the
police and detectives from District At
torney Bakers Office are now devoting
their entire attention.
Brother Locked Up.
Martin T. Davis, who was brought
into the case during the morning, was
locked up at the First precinct station
shortly before noon today.
Early this morning the amount in
volved in the alleged irregular trans
actions or the two brothers was esti-
mated at 100000, but developments fol-
lowed each other so closely during the
day that late this afternoon It was esu-
mated that 10000 would probably be
nearer the amount
All day long persons filed into the
District Attorneys office and Police
Headquarters with stories abSut how
John c. Davis had obtained money from
them under various representations.
Case Is Tangled.
Davis. II was said not only oper-
sted in Washington. but also got money
from persons living in other cities. In
just what manner Martin T. Davis is
involved in the tangled affairs OF his
brother Is not known as yet.
The money. IL is claimed. was obtained
on various representations. and it is
alleged that Davis has not given a salts
factory accounting to any 7f the per-
sons advancing funds.
Or. Wilkins and Mr.. Sisson understood
that the money was to be used in pro-
noting building operations. The diff
ference or profit between the cost OF
material and the price which the build
ings were sold Cor. he told them, he
would divide. DIR. Wilkins also said that
psvis had obtained money from other
persons in Alexandria.
Had Seventy Cents.
Davis has handled these vast sums Of
money for his clients recently. he had
only 70 cents upon his person when ar
rested. after an exciting chase through
the streets OF Washington. by Detectives
Baur and Cornwel.
Yes, I have plenty OF mo ~" said
Davis lightly, as he was being photo
graphed at Police Headquarters this
morning. Give me a checkbook and
III write you a check for a million"
''on what bank?' he was asked
'On the Bank Of Heaven-the strong
est financial institution in the universe
came the reply. Davis would give the
police no lucid answers to any ques-
ton. He said that he could tell the
police nothing until he was provided
with Bible and hymn book. Davis
actions and his conversation did not
appear rational. but the police were in
clined to the belief that they were af-
feeted.
Investigation Begun.
Arrested on the specific charge OF
obtaining $3.50 from Miss Nellie Nc
Keown, OF 1879 Q street northwest, upon
representation that the money would be
invested in an apartment house. an in
yestigation OF Davis conduct was be-
gun by the District Attorney this morn
ing. Letters found in the possession Of
Davis, said to contain demands for an
accounting. soon convinced the authori-
that the amount involved would be
r lars ally, ii was said that
$1,000" would represent the
L lr 1ey is claimed to have
10, for estment purposes and
ni fr men clients, in recent /
ncd handsome suite of Of /
ths Go umbian building, on
street. is said that he had a I
oer al clients, many OF whom 1
)se money he invested |
ou not frequently seen in |
Leaned Of Warrant.
Da-s hae IDENTIFY got on to the
fac that rar ant had been issued for
srfc a hat the police were on
shortly after 3 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon when District At /
torney Baker sent for Detectives Baur
and Cornwell and gave them the war |
rant TO serve. It was after midnight
when Davis was finally brought 20 |
headquarters The arrest was made |
after an exciting chase in a cab.
Davis lived with his brother. NJ. T. |
Davis, secretary of the Potomac Build |
ing and Loan Association, Sic Twelfth |
street northwest, at 9S2 X street north |
vest.
The detectives were unable to find
Davis at his office. and the letters in
his pockets indicated that a number of
women had been unsuccessfully seek
ing him st the Columbian building in
the hope OF getting a sett ,ement At
the X street house Il was said he was
not at home. but the detectives felt Ger
tain that he would not leave the CITY
without communicating with mis-
brother.
Located By Detective
Detective Baur located NJ T Davis
making his way up Ninth street in a
bugg - Tenth and - streets his
brother joined him. The detectives saw
that Davis had been hiding behind tree
boxes and in the shadow OF buildings.
turning around at every step as II he
feared he was being shadowed
Just as the two brothers got into the
buggy. At Tenth and G streets his
tective CornweIl, who had been on guard
at the X street house. put in an ap-
pearance. lie and Baur started to run
after the buggy, bEt the Davis brothers
!. whipped their horse ano the police
looked like they were PLAYING loosirg
game.
Marshal Collins. who used 10 be car
or the COndLit road. is now driving a
might liner in VNaghinVfon Tn. TO-