The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-13

From what could be learned of his
statements after being taken into Gus
tody at the depot. Barney claimed that
Iorbeer approached him and without
any warning OF his Intentions suddenly
struck him Barney, knocking him
down. and then jumped on top Of him.
He called to him to get off him which
Lorbeer refused TO do. He then reached
to his hip pocket with his right hand
and drew "A 3S-calibre revolver and
placing Il against Lorbeer's body fired.
As Lorbeer still held him down, he fired
a second ball into the man whom he
claims was the assailant. He claims
that Lorbeer first struck him before he
had any intention of doing bodily harm
and says he would not have used such
extreme measures had not Lorbeer per-
sisted in pinning him 20 the ground.
Yesterday afternoon an Advertiser
reporter was admitted to his cell. He
was not closly confined. the grated door
being allowed TO remain open. When
the reporter entered the cell. Barney
was lying upon his back on the board
platform which serves as couch and
seat Barney had his coat and vest OF
and rolled up for pillow. His collar
and tie had also been removed and he
had made himself as comfortable as
circumstances permitted. He rose to
sitting posture when the Deputy Sher-
III, turnkey and the reporter entered
and greeted all with a Good afternoon,
gentlemen"
He was dressed plainly and evidently
had donned his Sunday clothes for the
excursion. las face seemed slightly
drawn about the lips. and his eyes in
dIcated that he was resigned 10 await
whatever was In store for him when
he shall be tried by Jury of his peers.
81 would like to inform you. Mr..
Du h. H.
ly, that Lorbeer Is uead.'
After a moments painful silence Bar
ney leaned his head to one side and
said with a sigh. Yes, i know 1t. Cap
tain Fox told me So" He shook his
head as IL to answer some mental query
and began to trace his finger along the
platform.
He was asked II he wished TO make
any statements In regard to himself for
publication. excepting anything that
had TO do directly with the affair which
eliminated In having a charge OF muir
der placed against his name.
mo. I don't believe have anything
TO say now" he answered. II may
later, but you see / haven't conferred
with an attorney in regard to my case
and I would prefer to make my first
statement to him. I never had an ex-
perience Of this kind before In my life
No, I never have. I want to give the
truth and the facts. ] am not afraid
to tell the truth. and I do not antici-
pate II will do me any harm"
"Can you tell me when he died?
uueried Barney. He was told tha'
death came to Lorbeer shortly aftei
noon
IT did not think he was so badly
|, hurt" said Barney sadly. We haC
been on friendly terms and ] was di
rectly under him for the past few
: To fnIx rOa 4
hear that he was dead. I am yer!
sorry indeed I am. But then"-and h
sighed again. that does not help eth
: er OF our cases to say that l feel sorr.
|, more on his account than on mine. tn
: matter OF killing a man, for / under
: stand that is what I am charged with
IL n mighty serious affair for one, n
matter how II is done. I am sorry {
= hear that Lorbeer Is dead"
When questioned as to when he pre-
=. cured the revolver. and how II happen
: ed he carried II yesterday. Barne
!. stated that II was one he had owne
: for some time, but that the cartridge
: were bought on Saturday. AS he wa
: 20 have been one OF the party on IN
: railroad mems excursion yesterday h
q had carried thee revolver along wit
= him. thinking he might have an oppol
y tunity TO shoot at some birds or othe
= target marks, he said.
LORBEER'S GOOD CHARACTER.
n John w. Lorbeer was born IN low
% thirty-eight years ago. He had live
y most OF his life time In California,
J. Pomona, Los Angeles county. whel
" his father and mother. Mr.. and MT
Lr John Lorbeer. as well as a number
he brothers and sisters OF the murder.
lie man now live. For several years N
d Lorbeer was city marshal OF Pornon
10 and he was a member Of Pomona Lodt
r No. 246. /. q. o. r.
,e Two years ago in July he came to u
n Islands. together with Capt. Walt
5e Kinder. an old intimate friend. on u
schooner John ID. Spreckels. For
r. time he was an assistant to James
SO Taylor. the civil engineer, VINO was Of
& Of his Oldest friends. at Honolulu plal
IN tation. About eight months ago
r. went TO work for the Oahu Railws
e. Company as n conductor. and abo
ed two months ago he was promoted TO Z
position of yardmaster.