The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-19
REV, VON HERRLICH
Returns Home, After EventfuI
Experiences in New York
SAYS He WAS DUPEO
By Stranger Who Attempted
Forgery on Wichita Bank.

Rev. John T. Won Herrlich, pastor OF ST.
Johns Episcopal church, returned last
night from his trip to the east, where ne
had journeyed for the purpos Of raising
money 10 release his church from debt.
While in New York the reverend gentle
man met with an experience which at the
time caused him no little nOtoriety and a
great deal Of inconvenience. The New
York papers making a needless uproar
about it and sending startling queries TO
this city as 20 his authority and stand
ing His experience in New York and the
subsequent treble and notOriety were re-
lated TO an Eagle reporter last night by
Mr.. Won Herrlich in his room a the Man
haitian hotel, and in substance was that
on his arrival in New York Mr.. Won
Herrlich registered at the Bancroft hotel,
where he always stayed when in New
York. While there he became acquainted
with a very polished and wealthy appear
ing gentleman Of middle life, who seemed
greatly interested in church work and
gave his name as c. w. Paltri. The casual
meeting ripened into friendship and both
gentlemen became fast friends a few
weeks after they first met. Mr.. Paltri in
a very delicate manner made known 70
Mr.. Won Herrlich that he was short Of
change, and would Ike 20 borrow s25,
which he would promptly return as soon
as he cashed a draft for 1850 which he
held on the Wall Street banking firm of
Brown Bros, and at the same time would
give his check for $3.50 to the church fund
for the favor rendered. Mr.. Won Herrlich
having no reason whatever to suspect any
wrong on his friends part, readily loaned
him the money, passing II of as a ght
embarrassment which might naturally
occur, and only too gad to think Of receiv-
ing an addition TO his fund. The days
passed and no money was forthcoming
from Pattri, who in his suave manner
made repeated excuses and promises,
which he failed 20 keep. At last, having
finished his arrangements in New York,
Mr.. Won Herrhch decided to leave and so
impaired to Mr.. Pattri who ppea-ed sur
prised and Immediately started down
town. as he said. and secure enough
money 70 repay the loan. and as the dav
was wet, asked Mr.. Won Herrlich for the
loan Of his rubbers. Mr.. Won Herrlich.
still confident in Pattri's honesty and
friendship. gave him the key 70 his room
and instructed him 10 helf himself. which
Mr.. Pattr did 70 the extent of A watch
and chain, which were not included in
Mr.. Won Herrlich's Injunction. Psttrf re-
turned the key with profuse thanks.
promising 10 return in a few minutes.
which promise was one Of the many he
failed to keep. Upon retiring 10 his room
Mr. Won Herrlich was quick to notice his
loss. and for the first time suspected his
friend. and instantly notified CAPTAIN
Price Of the detective force. and from the
description given and the name Of GEN
tleman friend Of whom he had frequently
spoken, he was soon arrested. the stolen
watch and chain being found on him. He
made no denial thar the watch belonged
to Mr.. Won Herrlich but claimed to he
wearing # for pastime.
He was Immediately locked no and the
police set about 10 obtain evidence against
him and astounded Mr. Won Herrlich nv
informing him that Patri had blank checks
IN his possession, drawn on a Wichita
bank. and il then occurred 70 Mr.. Won
Herrlich that his room had been entered
and the checks stolen by Patri and on
that he had forged Mr. Won Herrlich's
name TO a check for $50. drawn on the
Fourth National bank OF this CITY. and
had attempted 10 pass Il on his friend at
whose house ne was arrested. not hav-
ing money at the time. He sent II on 70
this city where it was protested. The Of
fcials doubling its authenticvity. Mr..
Won Herr,ich's eyes were AZ last opened to
the smooth tongue Of Patri whom ne de-
cided 10 prosecute Cor larceny and for
gerry but friends prevailed upon him not
TO go into court but 70 let the matter
drop as it would probably take some time
to settle and having made previous en-
elsewhere Mr.. Won Herrlich de-
ci5ed 20 let his case drop and left for
Geneva. Ohio 10 visit his sister The man
Papers at once concluded when he failed
70 put in appearance at Jefferson police
court that he had been foully dealt with
70 keen him from testifying. and others
questioned his strange conduct in making
. hasty departure. all OF which Mr. Won
Herrlich explained by saying he had pur-
chased his ticket and could not remain 10
prosecute. unless the case was tried i'm
mediately. Thus the notoriety was spread.
NTr. Won Herrlich was very anxious that
the theory he dispelIed Of his carrying
large amounts OF money on his person, as
IL vas paid IN checks only. He reports his
trip great financial success
SIIFS THF MODERN T0NTIFS