Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-13
The Roston.Powen Libel Case.
JUDGE SMELL DIsMlssEs IT.

To-day was set down for the arguments in the
charge OF criminal libel brought by Mrs Anna N.
Boston, the colored school teacher, against Mrs.
Julia A. Powell also colored. The charge was
brought in consequence OF letter written by Mrs
Powell to- Public School Trustee Brooks, alleging
that Mrs. Boston was guilty of immoral actions
and was untruthful, and was not a ut person to
teach school The evfdence1n the case was heard
In the Police Court last Saturday. as reported at
the time In THE STAR. This morning Mr.. VIM. A.
Cook appeared for the defendant, and MI. Charles
''This case lacks the one element necessary to
make out even prima facie case. II the allega-
ton contained in the letter had been made to any
person except the trustees the case would have
been different 1t was the duty OF the trustees to
examine these charges, and that does away with
expense on the government to send the case to the
grand jury and If 1t is done it will be done over my
head. The case Is dismissed"
ART AND EPICURIsM.-Among the various I'M
provements made in Washington during the sum-
servable in the famous Aman restaurant on 9Th
street The change is so great that but for the
familiar faces to be seen on every hand even old
front room has been newly painted, papered and
decorated in handsome style, and number OF new
and very attractive pictures have been hung on
It's walls, though many OF the old favortes have
Deen kept In place. Among the former may be
seen several fac smile reproductions of the best
artists De Melville and Detaille. The dining room
In the rear has also been renovated and redeco-
rated In handsome STYLE and other changes calcu-
lated to adorn the establishment and add to the
pleasure and comfort OF its patrons are to be no
ticed on all sides. The gem OF the place is, how
been created between the lunch counter and the
main dining room. Here hangs under most ad-
HYantageous light, superb copy, by Armor. OF
and Satyr," now belonging to the Hoffman House,
New York. 1t is the same size as the original, and
IS remarkably fine and faithful reproduction
Indeed, when 1t is considered that it was made by
an artist who may be said to be almost without
technical training, and who worked also without
opportunities for close and constant study OF and
comparison with the original, as is usually the
case, it Is really an extraordinary Work. and one
we'll worth studying, whether one has seen the
original or not 1t IS not at all surprising that
this painting is constantly surrounded by an adj
mtring throng, and it really forms nearly great
an attraction where 1t hangs as the original Is to
the place Of its owner in New York.
events OF the season will be the appearance Of
Marie Prescott in the new play OF "Belmont's
Bride" on Monday evening and throughout the
strong comedy, fully suited to the wonderful emo
tional powers OF MISS Prescott who is well remem-
She gave salvini. The scene Of the pay is Amer
lean, and located In Kentucky at the beginning OF
the war. The company appears to be an excellent
with the late Adelaide Nelson, being the principal
support of Miss Prescott Among the others are
excellent audiences elsewhere, and cannot fail to
meet deserved success here.
SMYRNA CARPETS AND RUGS AT AUCTIoN.-Thos
Bowling will sell at his auction rooms on Monday
next, splendid assortment OF Smyrna carpets
and rugs, comprising about 200 lots Also, some
very superior pieces OF parlor and other furniture
IN Which is magnificent mahogany S1debOard.
THEATER COMIQCE.-To-night will be the last ap-
pearance at the cosy Theater COmique of the "Two
Johns" combination. Next week Miners famous
comedy company will hold the boards and present
a very interesting performance.