The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-11-27

Copyright. 1896, by tho Associated Prcss.)
NEW YORK, Nov. 26.-Walter NJ.
Castle, OF San Francisco, with his wife
and little boy, and whose trouble in
London has been fully told in the AS
sociatcd Press dispatches. from Lon
don, arrived here to-day on the steamer
Havel.
Mr.. Castle furnished the Associated
Press with signed statement, telling
in his own language his experiences
abroad. This covered the departure OF
Mr.. Castle and his wife and boy for
Europe, and of their cordial reception
In London. The round Of festivities be-
Ing more than his wife was aoCustom-
cd to Mt home. where she had been for
n year past, her health began to fail.
He took his wife TO n physician, who
told her rest was absolutely necessary,
although Mr.. Castle says his wife never
informed him of this advice. After
five weeks stay in England. Mr.. Castle
and his wife started on tour OF the
continent, leaving the son at school in
London. During the journey there was a
and himself one night as to the amount
Of ventilation necessary in the car.
The excitement caused his wife to be-
come hysterical, and she contracted 4
facial neuralgia.
At Milan Mrs. Castle complained Of
pains in her head and Mr.. Castle says
he noticed all through the trip an an
creaslng condition of Eritability In his
wlfe's temperament. Upon reaching
Paris Mrs. Castle began to prepare for
the return home. This necessitated q
vast amount Of dressmaking, and the
consequent fatigue broke her down. La
ter they left for London.
In London, Mr.. Castle again devoted
portion OF his time TO business, the
remaining time being entirely passed
with his wife and boy in visiting che
various shops ut his wife's request.
There was also 4 repetition of the ar
duous social duties. At times his wife
was obliged 10 remain in bed n por-
ton OF the day owing TO her physical
condition. Mr.. Castle then recounts the
preparations for departure for home
and @tp having invited q large company
OF friends 10 an entertainment at his
hotel that night.
Between 5 and o'clock there was q
knock at the door. Upon responding to
the same, n number OF men entered the
room. l questioned them as 10 their
business and what they wanted. They
replied: IT means that you are arrested
for stealing furS; come with us quietly,
so as not to alarm the house; We will
take you to the furrier concerned to eX-
plain the matter
Mr.. Castle then goes over the ground
leading up to the trial and the proceed
ings of it. Mr.. Castle states that when
the facts were fully known the author!-
ties treated him with consideration;
thanks all his friends for their kindness.
Says he has received hundreds of letters
from strangers In all parts of England
expressing sympathy, and In many
cases. detailing similar experiences. He
expresses surprise at the promptnesS
with which the home office acceded to
the request and representations Of the
American embassy, and other friends.
The embassy had been especially kind to
him throughout his entire trouble. Mr..
Castle declares that his wife's health has
been In 4 precarious condition since her
release. The statement concludes as
follows:
II also desire to add that have with
me sealed opinions from some OF the
leading medical authorities in England,
In which they state their views and ad-
vice concerning my wlfe's condition.
These ! shall submit 10 some of the lead
ing American physicians in order that
these opinions will be tantamount to n
cOnsultaton-when place my wife un-
der n course OF treatment, as ! shall i'm
mediately do"