Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-30
ChRpMan's Dismissal from the
White House,.

THE ALLEGED IMMORTALITY WHICH LED TO 1T.
week before the 1st OF the present month
Charles Chapman, better known as "Charlie," :"
was notified that his services would, after the
lst, be no longer required at the White House.
He was one OF the executive clerks. He was
dismissed for immortality. For the past four or
five years his conduct has been such as to cause
his name to be notorious In affairs connected
with the opposite sex. The President knew
nothing about his doings until the matter was
reported to him by some one in the White
House. Chapman'S conduct, particularly as re-
garded certain young lady with golden hair,
came to the Presidents ears. He was promptly
dismissed He has handsome wife and two or
three children. but nevertheless took the young
lady to New York on several occasions and
roomed with her. In certain room in this
city he and member OF Congress are reported
to have kept such high carnival with improper
women that the neighborS interfered and
asked them to leave the locality. Other cases
OF the misdoings OF Chapman could be
mentioned. He did not, however, as re-
ported, ruin young girls who came to
the White House 20 obtain government posi-
may have met them outside, but as
clerk in the executive office he had
no no opportuniIy OF approaching them.
Der or Congress, who was wont to go around
with him. The essential fact is that Chapman
was very loose man in morals and was dis
missed as soon as the President ascertalned his
character. Chapman was formerly clerk In
the Paymaster Generals Office.
lie obtained his appointment at the White
House during Grants administration.
SECRETARY SHERMAN will leave this evening.
at ,:40, for Columbus, Ohio He Will return next
Monday.
GENERAL SHERMAN will leave next Thursday
for Chicago He goes 10 consult with General
Sheridan about making preparations for remoy-
Ing the Ctes from their present reservation in
tolorado. In accordance with the I'te agree
ment OF Secretary Schurz, which will be ratified
without much doubt. 1t has always been that
IN removing Indians from their reservation
trouble has arisen. In the case Of the Utes the
trouble promises TO assume formidable pro-
portions. General sherman is anxious to be
prepared. No trouble from any other quarter
Is anticipates; consequently all available mill.
tary forces will be used inColorado.
THE PAY FOR THE PRINTERs.-The resolution
anticipating the appropriation of 100000 for
the public printer, reached the President yes
terday, but not In time to be signed by him pre-
yious to his leaving for New York. This fact
may delay the payment OF the salaries OF the
employees OF the public printer some days after
the end OF the month.
GEN. GRANT will arrive in Hot Springs about
the 18th OF April, on his way north.
tBMcManus, formerly Catholic priest in
canada, who was confined in police station aft
Chicago, Sunday night, while under the in
liuence OF liquor, was found dead In his cell yes
terday morning.
II MT. John F. Humphreys is the democratic
nominee for mayor OF LeadviIle, Colorado, His
father was the democratic sherin of Prince
georges county, Nd, for sixteen years In sue
CeSSiOn. - 'No'
@T The New York anti-third term republican.
met last night and issued a call for primary
elections, Tor the purpose OF forming state
for third term. NA'
~ In the United States court at Lynchburp.
Va, yesterday In the case OF Judge Grimm 9f
Roanoke, for refusing to put negroes on Iuries.
the jury failed 70 agree and were discharged.
e1-A Chicago clothier advertises for q nm
bald heads on which to paint advertisements