Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-12
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bill and is decidedly impecunious.
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PHILADELPHIA. August 11.-Baron De
Pardonnet, who claims to have been swim
died out of $500 in Phil Days establish
ment in Long Branch, is resident of this
city, and his escapade is a great surprise to
his numerous friends. to whom he is known
as Baron De Pardonnet and Duke De Guise.
De Pardonnet is we'll known to most of the
prominent Frenchmen in this city, and all
of them believe him to be wealthy and court
his society.
DR.. Eugene P. Bernardy. of 221 South
Seventeenth street, who is a firm believer in
the Baron, said this afternoon, when asked
to state what he knew about De Pardonnet:
Baron De Pardonnet has been in this
country for 20 years. He was compelled to
leave France at the downfall of Napoleon
I'LL, who conferred upon him the title of
Duke De Guise. He is very wealthy and
is perfect gentleman. Any one can tell by
his appearance that he is member of the
aristocracy. fervently believe in the
Baron's story that he was swindled. If it
was not so he would not make such state
ment. He is always, very particular about
what he says, and any of his friends in this
city will voueh for his honor. The Baron
always had plenty of money, and always
treated his friends in royal style. He has
an Office at No. 524 Walnut street. and is
the counsel of the French and Belgian Le-
cations. He is also secretary of large
chemical factory in the CITY,"
THE BARON TOLD HIM so.
The Doctor did not remember what chem
ical works the Baron was secretary of.
'If you could only meet the Baron, the
Doctor continued, .syou could see what a
perfect gentleman he is, and all doubts as
TO his character would at once fade away.
The Baron is one of those very agreeable
companions with whom. one very seldom
meets. He is a very confding fellow. as
most Frenchmen are, and will tell you his
whole history on very short acquaintance.
You see, have known the Baron for four
months snd l know all about him. I had
only known him few weeks before he con-
business enterprises"
'Then what you know about the Baron
he told you himself"
Eyes; that is all any of his friends know
about him. But can assure you that the
Baron tells the truth"
Dr. Charles e. Sagours, of 1882 Chestnut
street, who is the Belgian Consul and is a
friend of De Pardonnet, said: ''There is
no doubt as to the truth of the Baron's
statement. If he says he has been swindled
you may depend upon it that he has. I
know him to be a straightforward gentle
man, and do not believe that any of the
Cfofo &c do oh h Ha
is we'll thought7of by all the Frenchmen in
the city. ,''o
THE LANDLADY's STORY.
The Duke De Guise, up to the time of his
departure for Long Branch, about one
month ago, boarded in the house kept by
Mrs. Wilson. The house itself is apparent
ly not one that wealthy Baron or Duke
would select. The landladv and the board
ers ridicule the idea of his losing So, 800.
In speaking OF the Baron yesterday after
noon Mrs. Wilson, his landlady, said:
'Well, that is certainly the best joke
have heard for long time. 1t amuses me
greatly to hear that the dear Baron has lost
s., 800. / should certainly like to know
where he succeeded in getting it.
While in my house he was consi-
dered to be in great luck if he had s.. He
has boarded with me for about one year, and
during that time it was impossible for me
to get any money out of him, with the ex-
ception of a few dollars, now and then.
When he first came here he was very aristo-
cratic, and ordered everyone to address him
as Baron or Duke. For some time he was
regarded by the boarders, as we'll as myself,
as one with whom it was an honor to be
acquainted. We showed him every atten-
tion and all the servants were at his COM
maDd. He made no attempt to pay his
board, and all OF us finally came to the con-
clusion that
THE BARON WAS N. G.
'I tried every means to get him out of the
house, but it was no use. When he wouldn't
60 by request I moved the things out of his
room and gave him one of the worst in the
house. That proved of no use, and put
him up in the fourth floor back with the
servants, but the Baron still remained with
me. gave it up as a bad job, and came to
the conclusion that would have to take
him into the family. About one month ago
he informed me that he was going to Long
Branch, but would be back in a short time.
He wanted to take his trunk, but I
wouldn't let it 60 till was paid my money.
He went off leaving all his things in the
room, only carrying with him a small
valise.
ga few days ago a young man called and
himself as the Baron's son, and
wanted to take away the trunk. I told him
that when his father paid up he could take
away the things. The larger portion of his
consists of wine, the quality of
which the servant girl can vouch for. I do |
not believe the Baron ever lost that amount |
Of money, and don't think he has had so |
much in his possession for a long time, if |
ever he had it. 1t was certainly very funny,
L - A. I,c l.
afford to pay his board. The titles of Baron |
and Duke / think are an illusion and i'm