Evening star., 1897-06-08
MAY HAVE BEEN INSANE
Belief Expressed That Charles E. Barbers
Mind Was Unbalanced.
Stories Told Of His Peculiaritfes-The
HIS Half Brother Here.

Charles e. BARRIERS attempted murder
ard subsequent suicide did not greatly
surprise those who knew him best, and
the letters written by him. as printed ex-
clusively in yesterdays Star. confirmed
their suspicion that his mind was affected.
His many queer acts and his strange con-
Duct were recalled by the police, who had
had considerable dealings with him.
In some Of his gambling experiences he
had indulged in fstic combats. and the
police had been called in to act as arbi-
traitors on several occasions. and the same
is true of his fondness for his dogs. 1t
had caused him many petty annoyances
and had been the source of much expense
to him.
Only few months ago Barber came
near being burned to death in his office,
and probably would have lost his life had
1t not been for one Of his pet dogs. He
mad just returned from trip to Chicago
and had gone to sleep in his Office. In
some mysterious way a fire started be-
tween his bed and the door. and he was
unable to get out. The smell of smoke did
not even arouse him from his sleep. but
his little dog pounced upon his face and
awakened him in time for him to climb out
the window. where he could attract the at
tention Of the firemen. But he did not de-
sert his pet dog, for he took the canine in
his arms and the firemen rescued both dog
and master.
Was Roughly Handled.
In some of his escapades Barber was
roughly handled. and the police are only
surprised that he lived long enough to
end his own existence.
This morning Miss Squires' condition was
about the same, although the physician, as
well as members of the family, had reason
to believe there had been a slight change
for the better. She rested well last night.
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effects of the dead man, but there are sew
eral persons who seem willing and anxious
to take charge of his affairs. Barber, it is
stated, had given away his dogs and some
o. d. Barrett says his mind was in such
condition that these gifts amount to notn-
ing. and may have to be turned over to the
estate.
BARRIERS Relatives.
Inspector Hollinberger learned yesterday
afternoon that a half brother of BARRIERS
lived in New York, and he telegraphed
Chief Conlin to have his officers make in
quiry for him. Each policeman was in
structed to inquire on his beat, and late in
the afternoon. just the half brother was
reading newspaper account of the affair,
an officer found him.. His name is Arthur
w. Barber He came here late train,
reaching the city early this morning.
Mrs. Lillian Myers a cousin of the dead
man. was also notified of his death She
nves at 1880 McCulloh street. Baltimore.
sister of the dead man also lives in Bal
timore. Attorney William L. Ambrose who
had been BARRIERS attorney in one of his
dog cases. took charge of the body ycster-
day, and he was looking after his affairs
today.
Undertaken c. Glenn Nichols prepared the
body for burial, and the funeral will take
place from his establishment, corner Of
pennsylvania avenue and I'd street north
east. 1t is possible that the body will be
taken to New York for interment.