CAPTURE OF THE LUNATIC GIBSON.
A telegram from Nelson states that the lunatic Gibson was captured last Sunday night in Pigegn Yalley, Wakefield, About 7 o’clock aMrWadsworth was walking with a young lady, and when near the footbridge he saw a man, barefooted, walk on to the road about 100 yards distant, and feeling sure itjwas Gibson he darted off after hirm , As soon as Gibson saw he was observed, he made off with the intention of gaining the bush, but Wadsworth was too quick, and after a sharp run caught the man, who fortunately was not armed. He offered no resistance. Wadsworth obtained the assistance of some settlers and brqught Gibson to Spring Grove, from whence he was shortly afterwards removed to town. Gibson no signs of exposure and looks the picture of health and strength. He was wearing a bag in place of a coat, his head and arms being thrust through holes cut in it. On being charged with shooting Busch he ■ replied that no one saw him do it and they could not prove it. He seems in no way violent. Wadsworth deserves great praise, as search prrties were out in quite different directions. From the latest reports Busch is progressing satisfactorily.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 1255, 21 October 1884, Page 3
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206CAPTURE OF THE LUNATIC GIBSON. Temuka Leader, Issue 1255, 21 October 1884, Page 3
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