The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-11-07

morning to take charge Of her case She
was clad in the hospital garb, ana was
given comfortable bed. the nurses in
attendance being especially Instructed to
treat her with great care. She became
more calm later II the evening. though
she constantly rclapsed into hyster1cai
outbreaks, crying:
why don't some one take me home
sswhere am II" 81 don't belong here
..wiH nobody help me-"
The prison doctor said: This woman Is
not right. This IL surely case for the
home Office officials
II is thought Mrs. Castle Is not likely to
be released for ten days. but this Is con-
Seizure. The informant from whom this
opinion came stated that even the OIL
cials of the prison. who are accustomed
TO such scenes. were deeply sympathetic.
Mrs. Castles sentence being for three
months only. she VIII not be obliged TO
submit to having her hair cropped.
Deep sympathy From Spectators.
The rnatron OF Clerkenweli prison. who
had been In attendance upon Mrs. Castle.
said the prisoner had been n q very bad
vay after sentence, and that at one time
ii was thought she was dying. The mat
ron added that Mrs. Castle would have
careful treatment at Wormwood Scrubs,
where she wiz be paced in the woman's
hospital.
In the court room after Mrs. Castle was
removed there was quite a connection. and
expressions of sympathy and dissatisfac-
ton with the verdict. DR.. Scott said he
was surprised at the result in view OF the
evidence. intimating that he had expected
a much lighter sentence. He added, how
ever. that the prisoner would be under
doctors care at Norwood Scrubs, ana
everything possible done for her. As the
court room was being cleared the witness
es gathered in groups, eagerly discussing
the case.
e. A. Mergra. OF Mergra, Silas & Co..
furriers, on Mortimer street, who had tes-
titled to Mrs. Castle having visited hts
store, after which he had missed some
furs, which he subsequently identified at
Marlborough street police court with his
private mark on, having been found
leaving sessions house: Il am satisfied
the poor woman Is of unsound mind, anu
! fully expected her acQuittal."
T. c. Cook, another furrier who recov-
cred stolen goods, and Mrs. Gustav Elliott,
furrier who testified against Mrs. Castle
as well as other witnesses, echoed the sem
timent of Mr.. Mergra.
Bernard Abrahams, one Of the counsel
for the defense, remarked: Measures
have already been taken to secure a re-
prieve."
Mr.. Castle, after the sentence remarked:
Il am so unnerved that scarcely know
what to say of my wife's terrible condi-
ton. But l wish to thank our friends,
many Of whom were in court. for their
continued kindness. So soon as am able
to do so shall sail direct for America.
but do not know when shall be enabled
to co.
Among the friends of the Castles who
were present in court today were Maj. c.
p. Egan, OF San Francisco: Col. Halves,
agent OF the New York Life Insurance
Company; H. L. Liebus. of the Northwest
Seal Commercial Company: NJ. L. NAL
comson, of Fresno. CAL; ]. Joseph, of San
Francisco. and Sir George Lampson.
During the trial copy of the San Fran
cisco Wasp. containing an article regard
Ing the Castles, was handed by Sir Edward
Clarke to Sir Frank Lockwood. with the
remark: This was sent to me by a friend
who said, i ANA hard-headed Scotchman.
and believe that a thief Is thief. no mat
ter how wealthy"
Friends Working for . Pardon.
Mr.. Hodson, of the United States en-
bassy. on leaving the sessions house re-
marked: I'VE will get her out within a
week"
AT the United States embassy the great
es, activity was noticeable. Sir George
Lampson. whose mother was a Miss Sib-
ley. OF Sutton. Mass. drove to the en-
passy this afternoon and had . long iu-
terview with United States Ambassador
bayaro In order 10 urge prompt action
upon the part OF all concerned. Bernard
Aorahams also ca led at the United States
embassy. and afterward drove to the home
once TO lay the medical testimony in the
case before the authorities there.
Mr.. Bayard, 1t was learned, has written
long letter to the home secretary. Sir
Matthew Ridley. This will be sent to the
home office late today. It is understood
TO review the facts in the case, pointing
TO Mr. Castles high position and the ILL
health of his wife. and expressing a belief
that the medica, report is such as to lead
TO the exercise of royal clemency.
The Westminster Gazette this afternoon
says that the expenses OF the Castles in
providing for their defense will amount to
$Jc.o0o
Washington City. Nov. 6-Secretary Oh
ney this afternoon received the following
cablegram from Ambassador Bayard:
The prosecution against Castle has been
Withdrawn and Mrs. Castle sentenced, on
a formal plea. 10 the minimum imprison-
ment. without labor. An application for
total remission will be instantly urged.
Mental disorder is unquestionable.
Football game today, p. m.