The New York herald., 1870-09-26


be grasp OF police there is every reason TO be-
leve that the young man placed under arrest IL to
some extent insane, and that he Is totally ire
sponsibe fef any statement he has made
connecting hun with the terrible crime
that has so startled The community. The enormity
OF The foul murder, the scKening incidents OF ITS
peEpetraucn, its dark and strange surround
ings have aroused the public mind to
greater extent than similar butchery that has
taken place for years, and it is not, therefore, to be
wondered at that the capture of a man, however
remotely supposed to be identified with the VII
aanous ana dastartlly outrage should
be hailed with universal joy. Indeed,
the news of the arrest of the person
al schuykl Haven caused much excitement through
out the city, and considering the nature OF the IN
formation furnished. II was generally supposed that
at least satisfactory clue had last been obtained.
But an indignant public is yet doomed TO wait, ana
perhaps wait in vain for the welcome day when the
coldblooded scoundrel viii be led TO the gallows 10
expiate the crlDe which his avarlce and cruelty SO
heartessy brought about
Tie facts "a published yesterday set forth that
Francis j. Kipling went to Scnuylklll Haven on the
18Th OF August aud that immediately after his arri-
val he made anxious inquiries relative to the Nathan
murder; that his general demeanor was marked by
much uneasness, and that he finally admitted
to boarder at Epllngs Hotel. where he had been
staying, that he adjacent to Mr.. Nathan
when that Inflated gentleman was battered TO death.
als admissions, moreover, went even further show
ing according to his own statement that he had
TIE IRpN "DoG" IN HIS HAND
short time before the murder committed. and
shat he could at any time lay his hand
the murderer. Being urged, alleged, to
give information 10 the authorities. he re-
fused saying that If certain partyMdld
not de the right thing he would IN
a short time expose the whore affair, Consider.
ing the great notoriety which the murder had OBJ
tained--ior the narrowing details have long this
Deen spread broadcast throughout many lands-and
al 30 the state OF public feeling to say nothing of the
large reward offered for the capture OF the
derer. such statements naturally created much
attention. suspicion seized me minds oflhs listen
ers, and kipiing at once placed under close sur
veillance. Some minor circumstances contributed
to raise the alarm. and many were OF the opinion
that The culprit had woven the net by which he
would readily be entrapped. He was known TO have
IN his possession
and so great was the chain wound around him chat
nali washed bloody clothing said TO have
Deen discovered amongst his apparel He claimed
also that he had been barkeeper IN this city
ana that he was the son OF Mr.. Robert Kephng,
well known lapdary VINO carries on business at No.
"a Maiden lane. The police OF Schuylkill ascertain
ing all these facts at once communicated with the
authorities here and detective was despatched 10
the locality. The young man was arrested and
veyed to this city. Such In brief the clrcum-
stances that led to the capture of what one might
reauly suppose 10 be at least party to the crime.
WHAT THE POLICE THOUGHT AND KNEW
Some ten days ago superintendent J0urdan
puU IN possession OF the Information given yes
terdays HERALD concerning the suspicious con-
duct OF young Keeling and Immediately made
rangements for his arrest The belief was enter
tanned at Police Headquarters that there might be
something IN lt, but The police have been SO cIten
sold they were cautions in expressing their opinions
as to the guilt or innocence OF the suspected man.
Ii was only ascertained tlat he never alleged
kept bar in the saloon named, ana hat no one there
knew bIm. But
A SINGULAR CIRCUMSTANCE
connected with his movements is that while ne had
in mis- possession railroad passes TO FMS city tie
here by canal. He was quite shabby dressed, but
had in hls baggage full outdt OF genteel clothing.
AT an early hour Yesterday morning Harmon Ma
than. OF the murdered gentleman, applied at
Police Headquarters for information, but was
ferred to superintendent Jourdan, who Is confined
to MS residence from indispositlon
STATEMENTS OF THE ACCUSED
seemed more or less crimnating, and TO those un-
accustomed the startling reports and apparently
cIrcumstantial evidence which characterized the
event, the fate of Francis J. Kepling seemed be
doomed. To extrcate him looked an impessibility,
and at length after six weeks patient waiting the
officers OF the law appeared to have finally pounced
upon md firmly cuched the much sought for VIC
TIM Tie laudatIon OF the community would surely
be immense and henceforth the police authorities
would be regarded with respect and admiration. But
here
TIE BUBBLE BURST.
HERALD reporter proceeded yesterday to the
country residence of Mr.. Robert Kepling-he whom
The accused aimed TO be his father. Reaching Eliza
bethin the evening IL was there asceraned that Mr..
Keping "A ylrtuoso in gems and precious stones,
whose business establishment was In Maiden lane
dwet with his family at Roselle. pretty little village
some three miles diantirom Elizabeth. 1t was nota
tedious but painful drive, for this gentlemen mialt
not have heard Of the intelligence and whether the
accused was his son or not the announcement
would not surely be welcome one 1t was q neat |
Nttle mansion and as darkness had now set in the
silence OF tue place was undsturDed, for the
ringing Of the bells Of the adjoining church, sum-
moning the faithful to evening service On inquIrng
for Mr. Keping it was found that he had just gone
forth to his devoons, but being " hered in, Young
lady, evidently much moved, advanced SAYING
Replying in the affirmative, and intimating the
proceeded 10 set forth the subjoined facts which
leave but little doubt to the complete innocence
OF the accused, however extraordinary his raving
almost incOmprehensiDle statements The young lady
seemed 70 feel deeply the awkward and unpleasant
situation into which, through the fooshness of her
but frankly told the story, which substantially
cOrroborated by Mr.. Keeping, whO in beng sum
moned from the church, repaired to his house
NO MYSTERY ABOUT 1T.
Pain, unvarnished, intelliglble, yet tinged with
gne1 aud mortihcauon TIE narrative OF both father
and daughter at once disarmed suspicion aud
could not fail to awaken sympathy for faniy that
had done much Tor wild and prodigal son. II
appeared that young Kepnng, now under
arrest is only twenty-five years oid a delicate aud
smly built young fellow, below the ordinary sta.
ture, He received good education at Betnishem,
Pa and was subsequently, placed under the care OF
two different private tutors. Even az early age
he began TO exhibit
TRIMS OF CHARACTER
which would not al all JUSTIFY the impression that
than year ago his iather engaged hun as clerk in
his lapdary IN Maiden lane a business which Mr..
kepling has carried on there over forty years;
but being rather ambitious in his ideas the
lad wished to enter into commercial enter
pllse5 Oh MS own account, and having been fur
ulshed with the necessary funds by his father
entered into partnership with a Mr. Regaun and
opened lapidary also In Maiden lane adjacent 20
that Of Mr.. Kepnng Sr. For some months
he went on steadily, but finally dissolved
partnership with Mr.. Regain and entered into
business with another, still, however, occupying the
premises In Maiden Lane. Meanwhile the young
man contracted some private debts which, however
were not extensive. they were all settled by his
father. During all this time he had betrayed q con-
siderable amount OF restlessness, brought on either
by dissipation or the growing lunacy
which At times marked his actions. ne
MARRIED FARMER'S DAUGHTER
while carrying on business Ia Marden lane, and
subsequently,, having some difficulty with his wife,
gave up his house at Elizabeth, she going to her
lather's house This the position OF affairs a
few months ago. And Ii on former occasions he
mad exhibited o sort OF madness his movements
at this period clearly indicated that his mind was