The New York herald., 1877-10-27
LEFT TO DIE.

THE CHARGES AGAINST OFFICER HUss IN RELA-
TON TO THE DEATH OF JAMES p. GIBSON
Captain Mount Of the Ninetsenth precinct. yester.
day preferred before Superintendent walliug serious
cnarges against Ocer Huss Of his precinct for Official
neglect OF duty regard 10 the case OF James r. Go-
SON, who was found doad in the hallway OF No. 2ol
East Ftieth street the morning Of Friday week at
nvs O'Clock.
TIE LAST SPREE.
James r. Gibson forty three years old and uu.
married Ho was the eldest Of Gibson, proprietor
OF the Russian baths. On the night Of his death he
went 10 the Union Square Hotel, and by one O'Clock
was SO far overcome by drink bc unable to take
care OF himself Bennett the barkseper, took him 10
charge and escorted him the way TO the cars, in
tending to put MIN aboard and send him TO
his residence ~ No. 20 Beskman place
When they reached Third avcuue and
got ear TO stop the conductor refused 10 admit
Gibson unless Bennett would also 20 and take charge
Of him. Bennett consented do this and took Gibson
aboard. They got Fftleth street. BY this time
Gibson utterly helpless 10 pe even unable TO
tell just whore he lived Bennett knew that he lived
in that nelghborhood somewhere but ignorant OF
the exact locality Still Bennett stuck to his com,
he could. O'Brien. Third avenue drug
gist, seeing the two in their sad plight
way out Of tho street. About this time onicsr Huss
came along, and Bennett stated his trouble 70 him.
Huss permitted Bennett TO take Gibson INTO the na
way Of No 20l East Fifticth street, and ne went IN
there along with thcm. The policeman and bennett
remained with Gibson IN the hallway until about iout
O'Clock Then Bennett told Huss that he could not
remain there any longer, gave him - 70 remain WIN
and look after Gibson until either ho Eooered up or
help should come, took his watch and 500 IN money
from his person Tor safe Keeping gave Huss MS caro-
for reference and lett Gibson and Huss together IN sne
hallway.
AS soon as Bennett lett Huss went away also and
deserted the helpless and lonely Gibson aud went
upon his beat About hve O'Clock the policeman
went into the hallway again TO see how his charge
was getting along, and was amazed 10 ma MN dead
When he satisfied OF this he went to the station
house, which was 0uiy block aud halt away. and
reported that while on his beat and passing No 2Ol
East Ftieth street DO went TO Try sho door 70 see
If il WAS fastened, when he SAW the icot
Of man sticking OUT aud that utoa
making examination he found an un-
known dead man IN the hallway Xne
tho station mouse as that oi an unknown man, and
notice accordingly sent 10 the Central oflice In
the station house exaInination OF the dcceAscds
person was made resulting IN the discovery OF 800 oO
In cash in inside pocket, aud Of two bank books,
representing credits OF So 900 aud, OF course OF tue
idsnl dca.ion OF the body. Huss oil this time said
his position OF entire ignorance In tho matter.
The family took charge OF the remaina Coronvr
Woltman, assisted by Deputy Coroner DR.. Cushman,
made posLmOrtom examination, and pronounced
death have been the result oi Brighps disease OF
the kidneys and serous enason upon tho BRAIN
fta THE CHAR0ES.
The charges preferred against Oticer Huss involve
serious failure tho discharge OF his duty, through
which he Jailed 70 either take Gibson to the station
house. where real condition could havc been ascer
tanned, deliver q notice there, both OF which be
was bou nd TO do Of desertng sick and helpless
and leaving him exposed In hallway TO die, 70 be
robbed or perhap murdered, knowing all the while
false evidence and OF wiliuily concealng important
facts from bis testimony.