The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-27
THE CASTLES RETURN.
American Shop Lifters Return Home,
Sailing Under the Name of "Mic.
s"..TrOubled with Nervousness.

New York, Nov. 26.-Mrs. Ella Castle
the wealthy California woman, whose
recent unfortunes experience in Lon
don, where she was convicted of shop
lifting, arrived here today on the
steamship Havel Accompanying her
were her husband, Walter Michaels
Castle, and their 10-year-old son. Fred
crick. Mrs. Castle, who was suffering
severely from nervousness and excite
ment, when she embarked on the Havel
at Southampton on Nov. 1S was great
ly improved by the voyage. She had
not, however. entirely recovered from
the effect of the terrible ordeal. The
steamship had a rough passage. for
several davs the wind and waves be-
ing unusually high. Notwithstanding
this, Mrs. Castle was not sea sick
She appeared for meals every day and
during the latter part of the voyage
spent considerable time on deck.
Although it was stated in cables
from London that the Castles sailed
under the name of "Nichaels" as @
matter of fact their real names ap-
peared on the passenger list. 1t was
explained that while Mr.. Castle had
booked as "Michaels'' he had signed
his right surname to his ticket and
the steamship officials got it in that
way.
The presence of the unfortunate wo-
man in the steamship was known to
the other passengers, and those who
met her personally proffered their deep
est sympathy.
DR.. krotos2yner. of San Francisco
and his wife happened to be aboard the
steamship and the doctor attended Mrs
Castle when necessary during the voy-
age. and Mrs. KrotOsZyner was with
hon OF f.,, t,,.r
much as possible Mrs. Castles face
plainly shows the marks of the ordeal
she has lust undergone. Her manner
is naturally nervous and there Is evil
dence of a Dained expression on her
once handsome face. She was heavily
yelled when she stepped from the
steamer.
The only one present to greet the
returning couple was Alfred L.. Cactle
brother of Mr.. Castle. He had jour-
neyed from San Francisco to welcome
them back to America. Mrs. Castle
with Mrs. krotoszyner left the steamer
quietly. and no one on the dock rec
ognized her. She hurried to- wait
ing cab and was driven away. Her
husband and his brother remained be-
hind to look after the baggage 1t is
the intention of the Castles to remain
in this city week or more with friends
after which thev expect to go to their
Pacific coast home. Where they will
stay while here. Mr.. Castle refused to
state.
Mr.. Castle himself. aside from a
slight nervousness, seemed none the
worse for his unpleasant experience. He
was met in the cabin of the Hayel
when she arrived at Quarantine. by "a
representative of the United Associated
Presses. He was cordial in his man
ner and warml, expressed his appre-
citation 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. ut Is
a good enough place for me. I think
the trip has benefited Mrs. Castle a
great deal. She is naturally still very
nervous. and does not sleep much. In
fact, the great trouble now Is insOmia.
She still suffers some from hysteria,
too"
Have you made any preparations to
have your wife treated for kleptoma-
nia?" was asked.
II shall consult with my family be-
fore making any arrangements" re-
piled Mr.. Castle. "She was examined
by the abest experts of England and
now we will very likely call in the ex-
perts Of this country. My wife's trou-
bic comes from certain physical causes,