Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-29
COUNT N~O-ACCOUNT.
BaId-Headed Case Of False Pretenses
.--HOw a Michigan Belle Was
Deceived Thereby.
speoiel Dispatch Cincinnati EnQuiror.l

Speciel Dispatch Cincinnati Enquirer.l
P~ITTsBURG, May 26.-The case of a
shrewd little doctor, with numerous
aliases, who was arrested upon the
superstition that he was a Boston hotel
thief, was reported you two or three
weeks ago. He got out Of that scrape,
but a Pittsburg detective is now at
Port Clinton, Ohio, after him for OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses
from three different parties here. 1t
also turns out that in the far West
The Little Dutch Doctor" as he is
known-and he is really a doctor with
a splendid education-had some rO-
mantle exploits, and the authorities of
Grand Rapids, Mich, were to-day
notified Of his whereabouts, as it is
believed he is wanted there.
About three years ago the fashion
able world of Grand Rapids was
thrown into a Autter of excitement
through the sudden appearance in
their circle of one who registered at
the principal hotel as Count Marc
neck. OF good address and winning
ways, having the appearance of leisure,
knocking about for recreation, he soon
caused the hearts Of the aristOcratic
female Michiganders to palpitate, and
his society was eagerly sought after.
After a short round Of pleasure Herr
Maroneek centered his affections on a
refined, educated and beautiful young
lady named Estina Sexton, who was
now the envy of her friends. After a
short courtship-duriHg which visions
Of a pleasure trip to the ancestral
home Of her betrothed in far away
Germany, cards with countess" pre-.
fixed to her new name, etc, rose be-
fore her-the day fixed for the r~ealiza.
ton of her happy dream arrived, and
they were married, the wedding being
a grand affair.
After the ceremony trunks were
packed and preparations made for a
trip over the old briny" to Father.
land. Good. bys and well.wishes were
freely lavished on the couple as they
boarded the train which was to take
them to the Western metropolis,
Chicago. Here the Count con-
cluded he would tarry for a while to
see the sights, and apartments we're
secured in the Sherman House.
Everything was lovely for a couple of.
weeks, the newly welded pair living
on the fat of the hotel cuisine. At
the end of the second week. however,
the landlord began to think that it
would be well to make some inquiries
as to the financial status of his new
guests, and presented him with the
bill. The "Count" said it would be
all right in a day or two, my boy"
when a draft would arrive from Ma
rOneek, ST. The smooth manner and
immense cheek of the man got him a
respite for a short time. when mine
host again tackled him. Meeting with
similar treatment as on the first occa.
sion, he concluded to give the pseudo
count the q. B., which conclusion was
carried into execution.
The deceived lady, however, was
10th to open her eyes, and put all her
trust in her husband, believing that it
was an act of cruelty on the part of
the landlord not to let them remain
until the draft arrived, which she
firmly believed would come. In order
to liquidate the bill the lady left a
portion of her jewelry and wardrobe.
and the couple, instead of coming
East, took a ride back to Grand Rap
ids, she minus her trunks, and he in a
very uneasy frame of mind. The
sudden appearance of the count and
his bride so o in Grand Rapids
created some comment, and sensible
people began to smell a mice" and
determined to make some inquiries.
These suspicious began to be pretty
freely ventilated, and reached the ears
of the count who concluded to
vamOose. Being without funds. he
soon hit upon a plan to raise the wind,
and one night, it is alleged, %appropria-
ted the remainder Of his wife s iewelry
and left for Detroit. This last act
caused the scales to drop from the toe
confding young lady eyes, who, while
still believing hat all would be well.
was not little shocked. Her friends
however, determined to bring the gen.
tleman to justice, and Sheriff Peck. Of
Grand Rapids, sent a deputy to De.
troit, who returned with his man anc
put him in Jail. Here he remained
for several weeks, being well earec
for, his assumed position giving hin
the best of treatment at the hands 0
the Jail officials. lie was brought int,
court and managed to procure bail
which he jumped, aud shook the dus
Of Grand Rapids from his feet forever
The young hdy's dream of thes,
events was knocked into smithereen.
and instead of her European tour sh.
proceeded to a lawyers office an,
made application for a divorce. whicI
will shortly be granted.