Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
lie WAS MURDERED.
so SAY THE JURY IN THE CASE OF
CHARLES TEMPLE.
The skeleton Believed 90 Have Been That
of the Missing Man--Personai and
Other Manchester News.

satisfied that Cnarles Tempe, Nne negIo
who disappeared from Clover Hill very
mystcriously some weeks ago. was muir
dered. An inquest has been held over the
skeleton found last week on heap of
charred coal near the old mines and the
conclusion reached by tho jury was that
the old man was foully dealt with. Mr..
p. V. Cogbill, the Commemorative ATT
torney. conducted the examination and
these were the Jurors CT. Henley, sidney
Rudd. Beverly Hancock (colQred), George
w. Garbett. Page Cashon. ana sam JACK
son (colored). a.,
The evidence. while sufficient to satisfy
the Jury that the skeleton was that OF
Temple. was not OF character 10 inlph-
cate any particular person.
ouARRYLLRp BEFORE DISAPPEARING.
II will DO remembered that Temple DIS
spneared from Clover Hull about three
months ago, Just subsequent to an alterca-
ton with several other negroes. one OF
whom is now confined IN the county JAIL
awaiting the action of the grand jury. and
up TO the time of the finding OF the bones
last week his disappearance continued 10
be q mystery.
The supposition all along has been that
the negro was murdered. and it was be-
lieved that the body had been thrown INTO
one of the old dormant mines around the
village, in order that the truth concerning
his disappearance would never be known,
and tins opinion was the most popular one
up TO the discovery OF the skeleton. III
was also reported that Temple had stolen
horse and left the country, but the
owner of the animal afterward recovered
his steed. IL is very evident that temples
assassius dragged HIN to the coal-bank,
which was then on fire. and threw pile
of brush over his body in order that y
might be concealed until II was consumed
by the flames but the fire passed over the
spot before the remains were totaily ue-
stroved. The bushes, ETC., which were
used 10 hide the body were consumer anu
the skeleton was left exposed. There IS
considerable passing near where the re-
mans were found and people reside within
400 wards of the spot. The authorities
have no important clue in the case. but IL
is probable that all of the men with whom
Temple was fighting on the night Oh MS |
disappearance will be arrested
DIR. WHITFIELD TO LOCATE HERE.
DIR. James Morehead Whitfield has ten |
dered his resignation as assistant surgeon |
was married to Miss Mary Mathews,
daughter of DR.. r. p. Mathews. OF
this city, several weeks ago. ana ne ana |
his bride are now away on their tour. Inc |
Young surgeon sewers his connection WIN
the navy 10 practice IN Manchester. ~ Is
nartnership with Drs. L. p. and William |
i. Mathews. the father and brother; re-
snectiyelv. of Mrs Whitfield. Dr, WHIT
field has already gaiHed considerable repu-
tation in his chosen profession
DRlEF ITEMS OF INTEREST.
The Board of Supervisors of Chester
fold we're in session yesterday. Only |
routine business was transacted such rs
the auditing OF numerous blils' etc.
Of
Cont began yesterday--Judge John II:
INGRAM presiding. All of the criminal
cases were continued until the January
term. THIS term will be very short one,
as only chancery matters Will be consld-
cred. c..u.
whose death was nOte0 In SUNDAYS DIS
PATCH. took place from the Meade Memo
rial church SUNDAY afternoon at o'cloek.
The services were conducted by Rev. j. y.
Clopton. and the burial took place at
Maury cemetery. 80
MIR. r.. Z. Michaels secretary OF the Rail-
roar Branch of the Dung Mems Christian
ASSOCIATION, conducted services at the
Clopton-Street Baptist church Sunday
morning. and Rev. Mr.. Hayes occupled
the pulpit at the evening service. Inc
church ls now without pastor. Key. De
catur Edwards having resigned; MT. Ed
wards has received call 10 frederlcks-
burg, which he now has under considera-
ton.
Tho Ladies' Auxiliary of Manchester
Iodre No. II, A. +. and A. NJ, Will meet
at the Temple this afternoon at O'Clock.
a full attendance IS desired
Park Keeper Swift, at Forest Hill, has
reoorted about twenty-five Swansboro'
hoys for using profane and indecent Ian
puaoe to him at the resort on SUNDAY at
ternoon to the annoyance of the guests;
Between the November and December
terms of the Hastings Court there were
thirty-two deeds admitted TO record IN the
Hastings Court Clerks office.
The Circuit Court of Chesterfield Will
meet in special session to-day.
Calhe Hatcher (colored) was before the
MAYORS Court Yesterday morning, charged
with petit larceny. She was acquitted.
4 difficulty occurred on one of the Hull
Street electric-cars Sunday, in which seye-
raj white men were engaged. Those VINO
took part IN the distur Dance Will nave q
hearing before Mayor Maurice this morn
ing.
The committee appointed by the Balm
bridge-Street Baptist Sunday school to Sc
cure the services of chorlster for the
school have been as vet unable 10 get
man for that position.
PERSONAL GLEANINGs.
Mr.. George II. Jewett, of Midlothian,
was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. william l. Clopton is quite sick at
her home, on Twelfth street.
Rev. J. f. jackson and MIR. John Lester,
of Chesterfield, were in Manchester yes
terday.
dence on Eleventh street between Semmes
and Railroad streets.
Dr. John W. Brodnax has just completed
some very fine anatomical drawings tor
the Medical College of Virginia.
MIR. X. V. Owen has been detained at
home for several days on account OF sick
ness.
Rev. E. T. Dadmun, pastor Of West-End
Methodist church. who has been indis-
posed for several DAYS, was able TO conduct
services at his church Sunday.
Miss Alice Walker, who has been attend
ing Swarthmore College, Pennsylvania,
has returned home to spend the HOLIDAYS.
accompanied by her cousin Miss Hilder-
gard Brooks.
Common wealth's-Attorney w. HAY Gar
nett. of this city, is associated with Mr..
". l.. Justis. DR., of Richmond. as cOun-
sci for John Houseman. who IS being tried
tor a criminal assault upon his 14-year-old
daughter.
General Thomas L. Rosser, of Charlottes-
vile, was in Manchester yesterday morn
ing. He came over to confer with City
Engineer Lipscomb relative 10 the Waring
sewer system, which has been adopted
here. Charlottesville has appropriated
-lO,UuU lOI btMtiS, anu OtuClui ltOSoUi 10
here in the interest OF that city.
Clerk II. T.. DuVal, of the Hastings
Court. issued three marriage licenses yes.
terday as follows: William w. Archer and
Blanche V. Archer, William f. Oliver and
Mollie L. Jenkins, and William II. Smith
and Matte X Browder.
MIR. Lewis, formerly superintendent of
the coal-mi at Midlothian, has accepted
similar position at Glover Hill, in Ches-
terfeld, where he assumes charge of the
mines for Mr. F. G. Deninney.
Mr.. Samuel Richardson, of Chester, has
been enjoying q successful deer-hunt with
DIR. Fowlkes. of Winterpock, Chesterfield,
for the past few DAYS
Mrs. J. T. Jewett has returned from
Salisbury, n. c., where she has been on
visit 10 her sister, Mrs Charles w. Lee.
Rev. DR.. Ii. NJ. Wharton, Of Baltimore,
gave very interesting lecture at Leader
Hall last night on his travels Through
Palestine" He appeared III a genuine
Asiatic costume, and greatly amused his
audience by reeiting various experiences
of his travels in that country. He was in
troduced by Mayor II. A. Maurice and
was listened 10 by large and appreciative
audience. His lecture was one OF great
interest. The proceeds will be devoted 20
Dnaw. 49, H. d.