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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05
LIGHT WASHABLE CURTAINS
Fabrics Are Chosen for the Summer
That Will Stand
the Tub.

When fitting up the summer cottage
aim to have everything about the win
dows dainty and airy. Danish all
heavy draperies and substitute only
washable sash or long curtains over
the shades of dark holland, advises
household authority.
Select a standard curtain in Irish
point. Marie Antoinette lace or the
newer bonnie femmes in ecru net, with
renaissance motifs, for the drawing
room and library. Dining-room cur
tains of fine grade of ruffled bobbin-
cite are charming, as are also sash
curtains of dotted Swiss or figured net.
Cut them the desired length, hem and
mount them on small rods of brass
For chambers there is an almost end
less variety in ruffled and plain mus
lins and nets which will relieve monot-
ony in furnishing. For instance, there
are dainty, dotted Swiss, with plain
ruffles or profusely trimmed with lace
insertion, with dainty, futed rutfles.
The ruffled nets are very attractive and
possess the advantage that they do not
UuIu OuL 50 QulChly dlleT SedSOuS
use as do those of Swiss.
Window draperies catch such enor-
nous quantities of dust that the wise
housekeeper selects only standard fab
RIGS, which will launder perfectly, and
she has them dainty and well-made,
SO that they will return from the FREE
quent Journeys to the tub exquisitely
fresh.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05
Bread Pudding and Prunes.

Bread pudding and prunes-the two
nightmares of the boarding house table
can be made into very palatable
dessert by the following process: Dry
the bread in the oven or toast it until it
is sufficiently hard enough to crate.
Take raw prunes, remove pits and chop
prunes. Mix in equal proportions, put
in whites and yolks of eggs (allowing
one for every three portions), beaten up
we'll separately. Sugar to taste, flavor
with vanilla, and mince finely the peel
of half lemon. Add this, as well as
juice of the same, and bake pudding one
half hour. Serve plain, or with any pud-
ding sauce preferred.-Boston Budget.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05
OUGHT to BE Grateful.

This story is told of Mr.. Mac, a
wellknown humorist residing at Rock
cliffe, Can, who combines the duties
of station agent and postmaster.
Having given satisfaction by acting
postmaster, but without pay, the M.
P. for the district procured his APP
pointment and the head of the depart
ment wrote him that he had much
pleasure in confirming his position
"the salary to be the same as hereto
fore"
In reply Mr. Mac wrote:
Il feel honored, as in duty bound,
by the confirmation of my appoint
ment. and am glad to know the salary
is to be the same as heretofore, name
ly. nothing a year; for I'd hate like
fury to have to pay anything!"-
adelphia Public Ledger.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05
The Lovers Quarrel.
weren't

Since you desire that we should part.
And, taking each his own,
Should render back with honest heart
What was the others loan,
Before my gems. which at your feet
l poured, 1 want those kisses sweet
l gave hundredfold;
Then when in turn you claim your due
You" will not find that withhold
All those / had from you.
Chicago Tribune
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05
In Search Of Information,

What methodical fellow you are
Dobbs!" said Filkins, who had stepped
into Dobbs' office during the latter's alb
sence.
why, what do you mean?" asked
Dobbs.
TO think that you should lock all
your drawers up when you are only go
ing out for five minutes. 'Tisn't likely
that anybody would NEEDLE with your
papers,"
"Of course not" replied Dobbs; 'but
how did you find out that the drawers
were pitt Bits.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05
e. * k;s'@n I !. ;; "a
Hard Hit.

First Old Lady Tin street Carl
There's a case of love at first sight.
See that young man hanging to that
strap near the door. and that pretty
girl in the corner?
Second Old Lady-Yes
First Old Lady-When she came in
he jumped as if he was shot by dart
straight from Cupid's bow. He jumped
all the way up. too, and gave her his
seat.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05
Injurious Habit.

Habitually sitting with the legs
crossed is apt to do injury. The weight
If the one leg is thrown upon the other,
pressing upon and overheating and in
terfering with the action of the nerves
and blood vessels of the under leg. A
little footstool on which to rest one foot
makes an easy and comfortable position
in sitting.-Medical Talk for the Home,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05
Parental Wisdom.

II shouldn't think the Smiths would
name their new baby 'John'-there are
so many John Smiths"
That's a good thing one way. If
his name ever gets in the police re-
ports folks won't know whether it's
he or some other John Smith. PUCK.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05
Eyaded WALKING.

Silas-Old Bender had a terrible
skate on last night.
Cyrus-That's strange. Thought his
wife said he should never put foot in
her yard il he'd been drinking?
Silas-Oh. he didn't have to put his
foot in it. Some one brought him home
in a Observation-Disclosures Daily
News.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05
The Feminine View.

Mamma asked small Floramay
"was the earth created before man?"
Certainly, my DEAR" replied her
mother.
why was it," continued the little
inquisitor.
1T was probably known" explained
the wise woman, chat it would be the
first thing he'd want after his arrival. =
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05
Judicial Sarcasm.

What is your age, madam" asked the
Judge of a witness.
Thirty" she replied.
Thirty what?" asked his honor.
Thirty years, of course" snapped the
fair witness.
BEG pardon" said, the judge. u
thought perhaps it was 30 months" ~
Chicago Daily News.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05
Rather Indennite.

"Say." exclaimed the front-row pa
tron of burlesque shows as he climbed
into the barber chair, 81 think I'll
have hair cut for change"
Cali right, SIR" rejoined the tom
serial artist. (Which one shall cut,
please ?"-Cinclnnau Enquirer.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05
Olive Sandwiches

Olives and little sour pickles wiped
dry and cut in slices make good sand
wiches. The bread is spread with but
ter mixed with anchoyy paste.-N. Y.
Post.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05
None Omitted.

"My wife told me whay. 1 got in at
two o'clock this mor14ng that she
didn't propose to vast any words on
me-"
"Ah! you were in luck"
"Not much! She didn't waste any
words; she used every one in her vo-
cabulary. Philadelphia Public, Led
ger.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05
A Particular Lady,

Mrs. Nuritch--I think I'll take this
watch. You're sure it's made of refined
gold.
Jeweler-Certainly.
Mrs. Nuritch-Because do detest any
thing that amt refined. Philadelphia
Ledger.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05
His Preference.

Johnnie. what dentist do you prefer
to draw that tooth?"
We'll. grandpop, believe To rather
have one of these here fellers that gives
the absent treatment Chicago Amsri-
| can. go
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05

well. Pat, heard your brother was
sent to prison for life"
"Yis, but he's so delicate he'll never
live to complate tn sintince Chica-
go Journal.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05
Much Ado. Etc.

He hshed alliday and he fshed all night.
With nary nibble and nary bite.
And then to his friends, with his lying
tall.
He made a lot out Of nothing at all.
Cleveland Leader.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05
Affinity,

I'd never seen her face before.
Yet some affinity divine
Us two must link. for as 1 gaze1
She turned her head and that turned mine
N. o. Times-Democrat.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05
90 GOOD TO-DAY.

Whate' ,s kind words you wish you'd
whate'er good deeds you wish you'd
done.
When weeping DER your dear friend.
Give now unto each living one.
For who can tell how soon, how soon
Their morning sun of life may set,
And leave you. as the rest have done,
10 bitter tears and vain regret.
The grave may claim your loving wife,
Your dear child fade like summer flow
ers:
Then. then will haunt your soul for life,
The memory of your passion hours.
o sweet as the breath of flowers at morn,
Is life to him from day to day,
Who plants the rose and plucks the thorn
From his companions weary way.
William Goldsmith Brown. in Baptist
Union.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05
His Miss-rake.

A young strenuous Mr..
Called on maiden and kr.
Said she: Go sleau.
You're not my beau,
To you can be but a ST."
Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05

Say, Mr.. Bear, have you seen my
brother?"
Eyes; if you have got an x-ray ma
chine I'll show him to ou."-Chicago
American.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05

"Prof. Stickinmud is very unfortu-
nate with his inventions. He blew up
with his new gasoline launch and fell
in the lake with his improved air ship"
|-Fliegende Blaetter.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05
Fooled Again.

bought some patent leather shoes.
ut really makes me tired)-
I've only worn them three weeks and
The patent has expired
IN. Y. Telegram.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05
Sorr- He Spoke.

AT least" said the young man who
was getting ready to spring proposal.
I'm sure your heart is in the right
place."
I'm so glad you are sure,' replied
the fair bunch of feminine sweetness,
"for l gave it to your cousin Fred last
night. Chicago Daily News.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05

''Wondah if those girls are talking
about us, old fellaw"
"Dunnaw. awsked 'em, and they
said they were talking about one thing
ana aw."-Chicago Tribune.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05

Carrye-I didn't accept Fred the first
time he proposed.
Edna-I know you didn't-you
weren't there.-Chicago Chronicle.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-10-05
Weak in Acoustics,

"How do you like the new preacher,
Jimmy?"
II think he ort to holler louder; he
don't keep me an pa awake. "-Cincin-
! natl Commercial Tribune.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-09-08
BROTHERS STORE Biz
LAMP EXPLODES
And Fine Residence at Jones'
Vlilo Burned.

JoNrsvuIE. Va. sept 2--The
handsome residence Of Postmaster g.
c. Blaukenship at this place. togeth-
er with larger part Of H. contents.
was destroyed by ERE between eight
and nine o'clock tonight
The 6re was caused by the eVplo-
sion OF a lamp In a bedroom ou the
second floor which was occupied by
children The children found some-
thing wrong with the lamp and caii-
ei Mr.. Biankenship from an aiiniu-
ing room O. eNunguish IL Being un-
able 90 DO SD he ran Co a window to
throw it out, but before he could get
the window open The lamp exploded
iu his hanis throwing burning 90
over the bed and other furniture go
the room. I'm minute the Ere spfang
up and was soon beyond 600 control
and Mr. Blankeusap made "a marrow
escape 60 che stairway with hi, wife
aud children
All the contents of the rooms ON
the second a9or were destroyed. bat
the larger part 90 chat ou che FIRST
floor was saved.
Mr Biaukenship vas iu aight ires.
a; the time the fac occurred, aud. 'r
saving has small children hc wa
compelled Co leave behind ah of hi.
own clothing boz which Was bis pock
et book containing "a small amount OF
money.
The house wa. situated GOA West
Institute street. was o. well finished
two story building containing n.D,
rooms. It wa. comparatively ueu
and wa, valued 90 about : $780,
Insurance ou house and furniture
/ is 1000.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-09-08
CAMPING PARTY.

On 81 .nday morning O. large party
leit here for the cop of Black Noun
tain where they viii spend this week
campiu- near the Jonathan Crcech
place
The party is given by r. e.. Bal
lard Thruston. OF Louisville. in hon
or OF Miss Mary Ballard. also Of Lou
isville.
Those in the party are.
Nr. Is. O.. Ballard Thruston. Mr.
BureaN Ballsrd. Miss Mary Ballard.
of Louisville; Mr.. aud Mrs. }. +. Bul.
litt. Mrs. Jno W. Chaikley. Mise.
Cummins and Matte Bullitt, Mis-.
Laura Kelly. Miss Susie Goodloe
Miss Helen Taggart. Mr. r. f. Tag
gart, Mr. j NJ. Hodge. Rig Ston,
Gap. Mr.. W. $. Palmer, Crab Or
charl.
The party will return to the Gal
on Friday OF Saturday.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-09-08
TO THE PATRONS OF THE
SCHOOL.

Allow me to ask you 70 enter al
children at once 80 that they may get
iaIr start with their school mates.
The legal age for entrance is seven
years, but a child who viii be seven
in September OF ia October. viii be
received now. II the child should
reach the age of seven in November
or December, it is best to wait until
January 10 enter the child.
Respectfully.
r. II, SHEPPE, Prin.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-09-08
PUBLIC SCHOOL.

The public school at this place
opened Goa Monday morning OF this
week with "a fine enrolment OF pupils.
The teachers for the year arc.
Prof. b. d. shcppe principal
Miss Elizabeth Burgess,
Miss Rosa t. Bisuton.
Miss Coruclia Stearues.
Miss Leila Scott.
Mis, Susie Thrift.
Miss Virginia Read
Mr.. d. n. Sheppe
An children viii be brought from
Che / Is y depot ou the train and
taught go the new building.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-09-08

Rev. john pojwell. who has been
pastor of the East Stone Gap Cir
cuit. NJ T. Church. South. the past
year. has been transferred 90 the Miss
souri, Conference. and he left this
week for that state O. take charge Of
the work assigned him
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-09-08

Our school opened on Monday with
a fine prospect for successful yesr.
Over three hundred children reported
at the school building. More books
were bought at the drug store on the
first than in three days last year
This indicates that time will be saw
ed IN getting down 90 class work.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-09-08

Richard Harding Davis and John
Fox. Jr, are preparing 20 leave the
Far East They say tho foreign cor
respondents are so restricted in their
movements bv the japanese authori-
ties that their usefulness is at an
eud.-L0uisr1le Couricr-JounGi.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-09-08
NOTICE

We wish to return our heartfelt
thanks to an friends who assisted MS
during the burning If our house and
for the kindness shown MS.
Very respectfully.
G.. g.. BLNKENsur sND FANuA
Jonosvi'le. Va. Sept. s, 1874
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-09-08
FOR SALE.

y good pair Of fine work mules
Price Sl25.0O. For further partic.
ulsrs address.
w. VI. NoUNo.
35-3s Jasper, Va.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-09-08

PAYNE.s QUICK RELIEF,

Cures Headache Neuralgia, Toothache in minute, Gle
bottle will stiff joints. Il is the medicine that
never fails 10 restore the hearing PRICE, 80 cents
A cure in every bottle.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-09-08
LOCAL ITEMS.

/, s., the Drug Store.
q Nuncy went TO Whitesburg
\ aerk on business.
|w I. Baker. Of Norton. was in
10 Monday.
N. Blair. prominent business
D., Hsr'sn. N.Y. was n town
week ou business
q Huft. Of Abingdon. was reg
,.Jst Hotel Eugene Monday.
H., az Burgess returned last
nom visit 20 relatives at
,aslort. by.
When SOU want the best you viii
,,. know where 90 get H.
Messy IL DAVIS Co.
reu china store carrying a iuil
Il 40 be- established in Big stone
ina fev weeks.
4 ras medicine show in town last
..,...t.5 onite a crowd each
IL.
,.rr las, week
H r.. sbort,. OF Floyd. Va, was
stored 90 Hotel Eugene last Erie
,,,. n.
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-, r..l
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c..t,.
d. ....t
.'t. ,.-e YIN h. .i.t
/ Miss Alice Collier of Norton. is Dol
'.1 , ,e '''''''e "''
We have some nice sweet pota,oe'
~ week.
n.. r..,.a.,..
4 ..'...l.., -,
i"-eit d. Aisovcr, oi otonegs
Fl ''''
A.'' Mary Hsmilton, 90 Sweet
5shn 5. liamblen. In The Can
slye.ti.cmeut oftbe new chin.
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81 o'' D'.' any az ''''''
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ooest Harold. OF Denver. Colo
"'s parents Mr. ana Nir
81 i-''' STONE Gap
" w. iixon. OF Blackwoo8 size,
aday iu town
Va one nj ~ No.. 80.
keasrs If am, rnhi;.'s.l.aoI 80.
TO our town.msn NJ n - ~
VIZ" "non Size Is stopping
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Is at Sweetws,sr r.
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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-09-08

Mis-, Matte McCluug. of Buua
Vista. Na.. am experienced operator.
has accepted position in the tele-
phone exchange at this place
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-09-08

Rev r.. ID. Garland. Of Richmond
preached iu the Baptist Church at
.hi- place last Sunday.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-09-08

Mrs. n. b. Hooks. of Atlanta. is
visiting her sister. Mrs D. e. Good
Doe. in the Gap.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-09-08
PAYNE's NEW DISCOVERY.

Not cure all, but will positively Catarrh,
Rheumatism, Stomach Trouble Kidney and Liver Com
plants, and Piles Of any form. PRICE, sl.00 per
bottle. bottles for $500.
These Remedies are n
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-09-08
he Biz Stone Cap Post.

THURSDAY. SEPT. 5. 1904
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-09-08
PAYNE's INDICATED SOAP.

Cures all skin and scalp troubles
ing. PRICE. 10 eents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
SEIZURE OF THE CHELTENHAM. Action of Russian Navy Upheld by Prise
 Court.

St. Petersburg. Nov. 26.-The Supreme Prize Court today confirmed the legal ity of the seizure of the British steamer Cheltenham and her cargo by the Rus sians in July. VlceAdmiral Avellah. head of the Russian Admiralty depart ment. presided over the deliberations of the prize court. Other members of the court were Professor De Martens and Admiral Kaznakon.
 Counsel for the owners of the Chel- tenham asked that a commission be ap- pointed to ascertain the weight and bulk of the respective portions of the cargo, which consisted of 67,500 sleep CTS and 675 cases of beer. The wood, they claimed, was not necessarily in- tended for war purposes. and 1t was pointed out that the portion of the car go that was of a contraband nature. must exceed that which was not con- traband.
 Somewhat of sensation was caused when the official statement of facts was read, and it was asserted that the cap tain of the Cheltenham informed Rus sian lieutenant that he was under in- structions from the owners of the ves- sel to hold himself at the disposal of the Japanese Government The court deliberated for only few minutes and said 1t could find no reason for the ap- pointment of a commission.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
FATHER SLEVIN CLOSES
 MISSION AT ST. PETERS
Solemn and Imposing Communion Service at Early
 Mass and Two Eloquent Sermons Mark Close of Meeting.

seldom was a more solemn or more imposinr spectacle presented than that of which st Peters Church was the scene at the early mass yesterday morning.
 for accommodating large crowds of worshippers, still 1t was taxed beyond its limits on this occasion. Hundreds of communicants approached the altar rails to receive the bread of life, and at the renewal of the baptismal vows there was one spontaneous outburst of |oommingled love and resolution. Father Slevin was the celebrant of the mass and was assisted at the com munion by Fathers Savage and De Bourne, 8. J.
 Father Slevin addressed a few words spired by the text, well done, thou good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy of the Lord"
 Eternal vigilance Is the price of suc- cess. This is particularly true sof the spiritual combat, where the odds are so great against weak human nature. Therefore to effectually conquer, to preserve the baptismal innocence wherewith we are clothed again today, and which alone will be the assurance of a happy eternity, we must be vigil lant, we must always watch and pray
 The late mass was a Solemn High Mass. Rev. Father Eaton celebrated and was assisted by Rev. Fr. De Bourne, s. J., as deacon. and Rev. Fr. Savage, as sub-deacon, all clad in the purple garments prescribed by the reg. uaItions of the Catholic Church during the advent season. Purple Is a color blended of shades that are dark and light. and is admirably suited to the penitential nature of the present pe- riod: 1t Is employed to show tho world that the darkness of sorrow begets the
 In Catholic liturgy great festivals are preceded by lasts by way of prepa- ration, accordingly the church avoids on certain days as much display as possible. and leaves her altars severely simple. This was a noteworthy fea- ture of the services at St. Peters Church yesterday.
 Rev. Father Slevin preached at the late mass His subject was "The Glo- ries of the Church." With the evil dences of wide and deep research and the graceful elegance, that have been so marked feature of all the Rev. Fathers discourses, he recounted the glories of Christianity with which Catholicity is synonymous.
 Rome" he said in part, was the glory of the world when Christ ap- peared: 1t was the Mecca, of the trav- eler; all roads led to it. and from 1t, as from a surging centre, wave after wave of progress, culture and refine ment. according to pagan notions was waited in never ending series. But what was the boasted civilization of imperial influence? Nothing but the euervating fact of sensualistic teach ing. the polished beauty of Epicurean ideals. Literature scattered her round- ed phrases in praise of some lascivious heather goddess; art ministered to the demands of base morality; the state applauded merely civic virtue: religion was web of cruel mockery and deceit.
 '"The beautiful myth of Psyche wan dering through the temples seeking in vain for truth. is a sad instance of the climax of enlightened reason. The mind had made it's last grand effort
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
s4oo, 900 Loss by Fire.

New York. Nov. 26.--Fire In the Queens County court house today caused damage estimated at $400, 900 and for a time threatened the admin istration building and the jail in which more than a hundred prisoners were confined. Elaborate preparations were made to take the prisoners from the jail if 1t became necessary but the flames were under control before they had reached the jail. Mrs. Pat ton Noble who was accused of the mur- der of her husband. and who was exon- erated by the coroner's jury yesterday. was in the administration building. which adjoins the court house, but this building, as well as the jail, escaped damage.