The San Francisco call., 1896-11-27
SAFE ONCE MORE
ON NATIVE SOIL
Return of the Castles on
the Steamer Havel
From Abroad.
The Unfortunate Woman Recov.
ering From Her Imprison-
ment at London.
Mr.. Castle Explains The Illness of
His Wife and Expresses Graft.
tude for Kind Acts

NEW YORK, n. Y, Nov. 26.-Mrs.
Ella Castle, the wealthy California woman
whose recent unfortunate experience in
London, where she was convicted of
shopliiting, arrived here to-day on the
steamer Havel. Accompanying her were
her hus band, Walter Michael Castle, and
their 10-year- old son Frederick.
Mrs. Castle, who was suffering severely
from nervous prOstration and excitement
when she embarked on the Havel at
Southampton on November Is, was greatly
improved by the voyage. She had not,
however, entirely recovered from the eff
fects of the terrible ordeal.
The Havel had a rough passage for sew
eral days, the wind ami waves being un-
usually high. Notwithstanding this
Mrs Castle was not sick. She appeared
for meals every dey, and during the lat
ter part of the voyage she spent consider
able time on deck.
Although it was stated in cables from
London that the Castles had sailed under
the name of "Michaels," as a matter of
fact their real names appeared on the
passenger-iist. 1t was explained that
aels" he signed his right surname to his
llSkStt dnQ tAO ROL II
in that way.
The presence of the unfortunate woman
on the steamer was known to the other
passengers, and those who met her per-
sonally proffered their deepest sympathy.
DR.. Krotoszyner of San Francisco and his
wife happened to be aboard the steamer,
and the doctor attended on Mrs. Castle
when necessary during the voyage, and
Mrs. Krotoszyner was with her constantly,
comforting her as much as possible.
Mrs. Castles face plainly shows the
marks of the ordeal she has just under
gone. Her manner is naturally nervous
and there is evidence of a pained express
sion on her once handsome face. She was
heavily veiled when she stepped from the
steamer. The onlv person to greet the
couple was Albert E. Castle, brother of
Mr.. Castle.
He had journeyed from San Francisco to
welcome them home to America. Mrs.
Castle with Mrs. KrotosZyner left the
steamer quietly and no one on the dock
recognized her. She hurried to waiting
cab and was driven away, while her hus-
band and his brother remained behind to
look after the baggage.
1t is the intention of the Castles to re-
main in this city week or more with
friends after which they expect to go to
their Pacific Coast home. Where they
will stay while here Mrs. Castle refused to
state. Mr.. Castle himself, aside from
slight nervousness, is none the worse for
his unpleasant experience.
He was met in the cabin of the Havel
when she arrived at quarantine by rep
resentative OF the United Associated
Presses. He was cordial in manner and
warmly expressed his appreciation of the
kind words which came from America
during his hour of trouble.
Indeed, am very glad to get back to
this country" he declared. "It is a
good enough place for me. I think the
trip has benefited Mrs. Castle great deal.
She is naturally very nervous, and does
not sleep very much. In fact, the great
trouble now is insomnia. She still suffers
some from hysteria, too"
.Have you made any preparations to
have your wife treated for kleptomania7"
was asked.
II shall consult with my family before
making any arrangements" replied Mr..
Castle. "She was examined by the ablest
experts of England and we will now very
likely call in the experts of this county.
''My wife's trouble comes from certain
physical causes which were fully explained
TO me by the London physicians. think
the effect on her nervous system of rush.
ing through in a trip of four months that
should have occupied four years was what
brought on her mental crisis. While we
were in Paris she was very i'll, and later,
in Vienna, she was i'll again.
1--WE left San Francisco last April and
went to England. After staving there
five weeks we made Continental tour,
returning to England in September, and
then happened this unfortunate affair.""
sHow do you regard your treatment by
the English officials?"
ut has been good. have nothing to
say against any of them. AS soon as they
found out they had got hold of the wrong
people they treated US as courteously as
possible"
ibid you regard the 100000 bail in
which yourself and wife were held as ex.
cessiveY'
ST do not wish to say anything about
that. suppose it is their custom"
Mr.. Castle said that Embassador Bayard
had proven q good friend, as had also
James Roosevelt, the first secretary of
the American legation in London.
"Wili you go back to San Francisco
directly from New York;" asked the re-
porter.
ooh, yes," replied Mr.. Castle, ''tnat's
where belong"
Continuing, ne said: sBut shall keep
m wife very uuiat for the rrasont The